湖南省长沙市2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题牛津译林版

湖南省郴州市北湖区等5地2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题一、听力第一节听下面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．（1.5分）What did the woman do in England？A.A farmer.B.A dancer.C.A teacher.2．（1.5分）What is the weather like now？A.It's sunny.B.It's rainy.C.It's windy.3．（1.5分）How do actors know where to go in a shot？A.Someone tells them.B.Someone gives them a signal.C.Someone places a mark er for their feet.4．（1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about？A.A virtual party.B.A health concern.C.An annual tradition.5．（1.5分）When does the conversation take place？A.At lunchtime.B.In the morning.C.In the evening.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

6．（3分）（1）What color suit will the man buy？A.Yellow.B.Black.C.Brown.（2）How much will the man pay for the suit？A.＄300.B.＄240.C.＄160.7．（3分）（1）Why does the man refuse to dance？A.He feels tired.B.He thinks it is boring.C.He isn't good at playing.（2）What do the speakers decide to do in the end？A.Play bridge.B.See a movie.C.Play computer games.8．（4.5分）（1）What's the relationship between the speakers？A.Friends.B.Husband and wife.C.Brother and sister.（2）Why may people lose hair according to the man？A.Family hair loss history.B.Excessive sun exposure.C.Long﹣term stress and improper diet.（3）What does the man suggest the woman do in the end？A.Get enough sleep.B.Eat more vegetables.C.Try a hair recovery product.9．（6分）（1）What task will Edward be in charge of？anizing the singers.B.Doing online marketing.C.Sending out the invitations.（2）What is the woman going to do first？A.Draw the posters.B.Design the invitations.C.Make the guest list.（3）Who will make the room reservations？A.Tim.B.John.C.Nancy.（4）Where is Nancy now？A.In the hotel.B.On the train.C.In the hospital.10．（6分）（1）How does the speaker feel about the last fire practice？A.Unsatisfied.B.Pleased.C.Frightened.（2）When will the fire practice start next Monday？A.9：45.B.10：00.C.10：15.（3）What should the students do during the fire practice？A.Take their coats along.B.Open the windows first.C.Leave by the front door.（4）Where should the students get together during the firepractice？A.Near the library.B.Near the car park.C.Near the school building.二、阅读阅读下列短文，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。

湖南省怀化市2012-2013学年高一英语下学期期末教学质量统一检测试题牛津译林版第一部分听力技能（共两节，满分20分）做听力部分时，请先在试题卷上作答。

听力技能结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将第1至第16小题的答案转涂到答题卡上，将第17至20小题的答案转写到答题卡上。

第一节听力理解（共16小题；每小题1分，满分16分）听下面9段对话。

每段对话后有一个或一个以上小题，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。

例：How much is the shirt？A. £ 19.15.B. £ 9.18.C. £ 9.15.答案是C。

听下面一段对话，回答第1小题。

1. What will the weather be like soon?A. Sunny.B.Windy. C. Cloudy.听下面一段对话，回答第2小题。

2. What happened to Laura’s mother ?A. She was absent from school.B. She had to take care of Laura.C. She had an operation in hospital.听下面一段对话，回答第3小题。

3. What are the children probably doing now?A. Visiting the zoo.B. WatchingTV. C. Visiting the monkey hill.听下面一段对话，回答第4小题。

4. When will they get to the theater?A. 9:00.B.10:00. C. 10:30.听下面一段对话，回答第5小题。

5. Why does the boy want money?A. To buy toys.B. To buycandies. C. To help poor students.听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7两个小题。

长郡中学2020学年高一下学期期末考试英语时量：120分钟满分：100分第一部分听力（共两节，满分12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4小题;每小题1分，满分4分）听下面4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。

例:How much is the shirt?A.£ 19.15.B. £ 9.18.C. £ 9.15.答案是C.1.Which item will Liam bring to the party?A.Food.B. Games.C. Gifts.2.What does Mike want to do?A. Get his schedule.B. Study with Susan.C. Eat lunch with Susan.3.Which material made the man sick?A. The peanut oil.B. The nuts.C. The walnuts.4.Where does the conversation take place?A. Outside a theater.B. In a bathroom.C. At a snack bar. 第二节（共16小题;每小题0. 5分，满分8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5段材料，回答第5至7题。

5.What does the man plan to do?A.Learn French.B.Visit China.C.Interview his neighbors.6.What parts of Chinese culture will the man study?A.Food and holidays.B.Music and education.nguage and traditions.7.When is the homework due?A. In a week.B. In two weeks.C. In three weeks.听第6段材料，回答第8至10题。

2020年长沙外国语学校高三英语下学期期末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ABook reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits. For young adults who love to read, finding some good books to read is very essential. Writing a book review can help you to improve your language and writing skills.The Book ThiefListed onThe New York Times Children’s Best Seller List for over 100 weeks, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War II. So, if you love history and wish to learn how the life was during Adolf Hitler’s time, read this historic book.The Diary of Young GirlEven Anne Frank can not have imagined that her personal diary written during World War II would become such a popular book. It’s a must read that describes the situation of a family in the evils of wars through the eyes of a teenager.Animal FarmAnimal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell. It is just a reflection of the Stalin and World War II period that has been so creatively presented in this book. It is an interesting example of how literature can be used to present conditions common in the society.Adventures of Huckleberry FinnMark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in history, and is certainly a great pick for young adults. Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the color1 ful description of people around theMississippi Rivermake this novel a great book to read.1.Which book describes the author’s own experiences according to this passage?A.The Book ThiefB.The Diary of Young GirlC.Animal FarmD.Adventures of Huckleberry Finn2.What do the first three books have in common?A.All of them are about wars.B.All of them are about farms.C.All of them are intended for history lovers.D.All of them were written during World War II.3.The purpose of this passage is to _________.A.instruct youngsters how to improve skillsB.tell youngsters some wonderful reading habitsC.introduce several good books to youngstersD.give youngsters advice on writing a book reviewBPlease take a few seconds and think of your personal biggest goal. Imagine telling someone you meet today what you’re going to do. Imagine their congratulations and their high image of you. Doesn’t it feel good to say it out loud? Don’t you feel one step closer already? Well, bad news: you should have kept your mouth shut, because that good feeling will make you less likely to do it.Any time you have a goal, there is some work that needs to be done to achieve it. Ideally, you would not be satisfied until you’d actually done the work. But when you tell someone your goal and he acknowledges(认可) it, psychologists have found it’s called a “social reality”. The mind is kind of tricked into feeling that it’s already done. And then, because you’ve felt that satisfaction, you’re less motivated to do the actual hard work necessary. This goes againstthe traditional wisdom that we should tell our friends our goals, right?In 1982, Peter Gollwitzer, a Professor of Psychology, wrote a whole book about this. And in 2009, he did some new tests that were published. It goes like this: 163 people across four separate tests—everyone wrote down their personal goal. Then half of them announced their commitment(许诺) to this goal to the room, and half didn’t. Then everyone was given 45 minutes of work that would directly lead them towards their goal, but they were told that they could stop at any time. Now those who kept their mouths shut worked the entire 45 minutes on average, and when asked afterwards, said they felt they had a long way to go to achieve their goal. But those who had announced it quit after only 33 minutes on average, and when asked afterwards, said that they felt much closer to achieving their goal.4. What do the words “social reality” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Completion of the goal.B. Necessary hard work.C. People's acknowledgement.D. A sense of satisfaction.5. What does Peter Gollwitzer try to tell us?A. Writing down the goal is very helpful.B. Achieving personal goal needs more time.C. Keeping the goal secret makes people work harder.D. Making the goal public makes people less satisfied.6. How did Peter Gollwitzer prove his idea about people’s goal?A. By giving figures.B. By giving examples.C. By making a survey.D. By making comparison tests.7. What will probably happen if you tell your friends your goal?A. You will be more confident.B. You will not gain satisfaction.C. You are less likely to realize it.D. You’ll be much moremotivated.C"Long time no see." is a very interesting sentence. When I first read this sentence from an American friend's e-mail, I laughed. I thought it was a perfect example of Chinglish.Obviously, it is a word-by-word literal translation of the Chinese greeting with wrong English grammar and structure! Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American greeting. I was too surprised to believe her. Her words were unbelievable at all. So I did research onGoogle. com. To my surprise, there are over 60 thousand web pages containing "Long time no see." Though it is sort of informal, it is part of the language that Americans use daily. Interestingly, if you type this phrase in Microsoft Word, the software will tell you that the grammar needs to be corrected.Nobody knows the origin of this Chinglish sentence. Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chan's movies. In the 1930s, Hollywood moviemakers successfully created a worldwide famous Chinese detective named "Charlie Chan" on wide screens. Detective Chan liked to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting Confucius. "Long time no see." was his symbol. Soon after Charlie Chan, "Long time no see." became a popular expression in America thanks to the popularity of these movies.Some scholars compare America to a hugemelting pot. All kinds of cultures are mixed in the pot together, and they change the colour and taste of each other. Language is usually the first thing to be influenced in the mixed pot.You can have some examples from other countries such as pizza from Italian, sushi from Japanese, and déjà vu from French etc. There is a long list! Since Americans admire Chinese culture more and more nowadays, I believe more Chinese words will become American English in the future. In this way, the American's melting pot keeps adding richness and flavour.8. What did the writer himself feel surprised at?A. The Chinglish expression "Long time no see."B. So many literal translations of the expressions used in America.C. "Long time no see." is used as a standard American English greeting.D. Finding out Americans use the expression every day.9. What do the underlined words "melting pot" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Confucius's words.B. Culture mixture.C. A kind of cooked dish.D. American changing cultures.10. According to the passage, what can be inferred?A. Detectives translated the phrase "Long time no see."B. Cultures cannot be changed in the huge melting pot.C. The huge melting pot greatly affects all kinds of languages.D. Hollywood made "Long time no see." popular.11. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Some Chinese expressions are introduced into English.B. You'll not be surprised at a tofu and peanut butter hamburger in a restaurant in America.C. Some American expressions can be used in China.D. American English keeps being enriched by different cultures.DAmerica---that glorious symbol of multiculturalism, the great melting pot---qualifies as part of the developed world, right? Not quite, if we consider the state of second language learning in schools across the country. According to a 2018 study, Europe often tops the U.S. in foreign language education in school. 92% of European students are learning a foreign language in school. In America it’s only 20%. In more than 20 European countries, studying a foreign language for at least one year is compulsory. In comparison, only 10 states and D.C. require learning a foreign language for graduation.I went to a public school in Pennsylvania that ranked onNewsweek’s list of America’s top high schools in 2015. Foreign language learning was not a graduation requirement. A common response to such stories and statistics is: So what? Why should Americans care about learning another language when English has recently seemed to dominate as the official language of the world?The world is globalizing faster than we can imagine. More than half of the world’s population speaks morethan one language. It is also increasingly becoming the need for success in this globalizing world. Having the ability to speak a second language opens up the possibility of travelling and immersing yourself in another part of the world. This means people can feel other cultures, and traditions in places you were previously kept away because you could not communicate in the language.The teaching of foreign languages can be instrumental in bringing about peace and unity in the country we live in. Learning a second language can be an efficient vehicle to help to bridge communities. To speak another language means having access to a universe of different experiences and world views of another community of people.12. Why does the writer mention Europe?A. America makes studying a foreign language compulsory.B. America is the glorious symbol of multiculturalism.C. America isn’t really qualified as the developed world.D. America doesn’t focus on foreign language education13. What is American’s attitude towards education of foreign languages?A. Less concerned.B. More worried.C. Quite doubtful.D. Very supportive.14. What can visiting people do if they can speak the language where they visit?A. Make the world globalizing.B. Achieve success in business.C. Experience people’s real life there.D. Keep away their own culture.15. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Using a second language can bring harmony.B. Communities of people enjoy the great views.C. Speaking another language is reallynecessary.D. Learning a second language can be difficult.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。

语法填空考点分析及解题技巧一、有提示词的解题技巧①形容词：Ⅰ.冠词+形容词+中心语Ⅱ.形容词的比较级（even、than）、最高级变化②副词：be extremely excited（形容词）、be wildly known（分词）、communicate freely （动词）③名词：单复数变化④动词：须小心谨慎二、无提示词的解题技巧①冠词：Ⅰ.冠词+形容词+中心语Ⅱ.填a、an、the（名词前填冠词）②介词：Ⅰ.with的复合宾语结构Ⅱ.than比较级Ⅲ.固定搭配中的介词③连词与从句引导词：and、but、or / that、which / what / whre、when、why/ not...until / not ...but④代词：Ⅰ.作形式主语：It is+adj+for sb to do sthⅡ.作形式宾语：find it +adj+for sb to do sth典型例题1.China is （wide）known for its ancient civilization _____ has continued all the way .【考察】形容词与副词的转化、定语从句引导词2.At the beginning, written Chinese was _____ picture-based language.【考察】冠词+adj+名词3.Ancient Chinese people carved ______（ symbol） on animal bones and shells.【考察】名词变复数4.At that time, people lived in different places,______ （ lead） to many varieties of dialects and characters.【考察】动词的分词形式，在句子中作结果状语5.Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one country where the Chinese writing system began to develop _____one direction.【考察】介词在固定搭配的运用in one direction 朝一个方向6.The writing system was of great _____（important） in uniting the Chinese people and culture.【考察】结构be of（great）+名词7.Even today, they can communicate______ （free） in writing.【考察】副词修饰动词8. be connected with （it）past.【考察】形容词物主代词9.People in modem times can read classic works that_____（write） by Chinese in ancient times.【分析】定语从句当中的谓语10.The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form,________（ know） as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.【分析】提示词前的句子已经存在谓语了，提示词前的标点为逗号，没有连词连接，动词know只能充当非谓语成分，根据句意，逻辑主语art form与know是被动关系（艺术形式被人们所知），所以填known精读China is widely known for its ancient civilization [that has continued all the way through into modern times.] There are many reasons why this has been possible.At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. Ancient Chinese people carved symbols on animal bones and shells. By the Shang Dynasty, a well-developed writing system had come into being. At that time, people lived in different places,leading to many varieties of dialects（方言）and characters.Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one country [where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction]. The writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, wherever Chinese people live or whatever dialect they speak, they can communicate freely in writing.Written Chinese has also become a significant approach by which China's present is connected with its past. People in modem times can read classic works [that were written by Chinese in ancient times]. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form,known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture. Today, the Chinese writing system is still an vital part of Chinese culture.【知识储备】1.is widely known for被广泛熟知2.ancient civilization古代文明3.modern现代的4.carve 雕刻5.bone骨头bond纽带、联系shell贝壳6. well-developed发展得好的poorly-developed发展得差7.emperor皇帝8.unite联合、团圆、团聚9.major （adj.）主要的、主修的（n.）专业e into being形成11.the writing system 书写系统12.character 文字、性格、角色13.a significant approach 重要的方法14.Chinese calligraphy中国书法15.vital至关重要的[变式训练]China is (wide) known for its ancient civilization which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main (factor) has been the Chinese writing system. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years the use of language —animal bones and shells on symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still (see) in today’s hanzi.By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BC), these symbols had become well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically (lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207BC).Emperor Qinshihuang (unite) the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing. As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an (increase) number of international students are attempting (appreciate) China’s culture and history through this amazing language.课堂练习【长沙市一中2020年高一秋季第一次月考】Table tennis first appeared during Victorian England. Table tennis didn't become a competitive sport 1988. Now table tennis not only is matter of competition but also provides an opportunity for people to play together no matter what their ages are.There is a day for people love table tennis to spread their love for the sport. It is called World Table Tennis Day.So far, The International Table Tennis Federation (improve) table tennis to a completely new level.ITTF tries to help table tennis get its (recognize) around the world. (achieve) this goal, in 2015,ITTF created World Table Tennis Day to get people (attract) to table tennis. Since then it has been celebrating the day so that more people can learn about the sport.World Table Tennis Day is celebrated by (organize) activities in the streets,clubs, bars,schools, workplaces etc. People can register all these events on the Internet to join in the worldwide celebration. If you're looking for other ways to celebrate World Table Tennis Day,you can choose to watch the (amaze) table tennis games on TV on the day and tell your friends what day it is.【长铁一中2020年高一秋季第一次月考】Today is the start of a new term. The path ahead of you leads to a world full of ______(challenge). You will have the opportunity ______(acquire) great knowledge and broaden your horizons. Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential.What is potential?______(simple), it is your natural ability that can____(develop) when you try hard enough. The possibilities are endless, and I have ____(confident) that you are able to make difference. Over the next three years, you will discover your potential while you develop as a student and as a person.To fully realize your potential, ______ is important for you to make the most of our school resource. Good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude ______(be) of equal importance. Carefully plan your study, set clear goals and balance your schoolwork with other activities. Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations.You need to make a continuous effort to train your mind and develop your character. Senior school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone take responsibility ______ realizing your great potential.【长沙市一中2020年高一秋季第一次月考】Although sometimes it may seem impossible to get along as a family, you can take actions to improve the situation. The key to ________(keep) the peace is regular and honest ________ (communicate). When you disagree with your parents, take a minute ________ (calm) down and try to understand the situation from their point of view. Perhaps they have experienced something similar ________ do not want you to go through the same pain. After you have thought ________ through, explain your actions and feelings calmly, listen ________ (care), and address（处理）their concerns. ________this kind of healthy discussion, you will learn when to back down and when to ask your parents to relax their control.Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress that parent-child tensions create, and _______ you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship. The good news is that this _________(storm) period will not last. Everything （turn）out all right in the end, and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood【长郡中学2020年高一秋季第一次月考】We know that being a teenager ________ (be) sometimes difficult. So, we have designed TeenHealthWeb ___________ (help) you along the journey to adulthood. Our website has many articles about teenager’s ___________(physic s) and mental health. You can look _________ these articles to find advice on your problem. It may not have been addressed before, ____________ don’t worry. You can visit ________ “teen health” forum（论坛）on our website instead. We are proud to say this forum is the heart of our website. Users __________ (encourage) to post their problems, and they will get _________(advise) from our health experts and other forum users. Before you write your post, however, _________(take) a look at other users ‘ posts first. It is likely that the matter has already been discussed on our forum. If your problem is a new one, write a post about it. Our health experts will be extremely delighted to tell you what ______ (step) you can take to improve your situation. 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湖南省怀化市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解We can tall be professional footballers but one thing that makes football great is that everyone can play. A program at Full ham Football Club in London is working with a group of children who haven’t always been able to be part of a team.What’s happening at Fullham?Once a week for the last three years, trainers at Full ham have been working with a group children. Each week, the children meet up for a training session which concentrates on the basic skills of football—passing, control, teamwork. Occasionally, they play matches against other teams. There are training sessions like this at Premier League clubs but what makes this Full ham team special is that the children in this group all have Down’s syndrome. The Full ham Badgers, as the team is known, are the first Down’s syndrome team in the country.What is Down’s syndrome?Down’s syndrome affects about one in a thousand people and causes learning difficulties. People with Down’s syndrome a so sometimes have problems taking part in physical activities. Because of this，and because they look different, children with Down’s syndrome haven’t always had the chance to do what other children do and join in with team sports.Making opportunities.The Fullham project lets the young people train regularly and get the chance to improve their self-confidence as part of the team. It’s important to show that football is not only about winning cups and scoring goals. It can also help break down the barriers that these youngsters experience in everyday life.Support from the players.Top Full ham players have also been training with the children. Footballers such as the Norwegian international Erik Nevland have lent support to the team. After working with the youngsters in a penalty shoot-out, Erik Nevland said, “I love doing this. It’s good to come out in the community and let people see who you really are.”1．What do we know about the children at Full ham?A．They meet up for a training session once a week.B．They focus on practicing advanced football skills.C．They often play matches with top footballers.D．They don’t have chances to play football at all.2．Why is the Full ham team unique?A．It has been built for more than three years.B．It aims to train children to be professionals.C．It is specially for children with Down’s syndrome.D．It makes no difference to children’s mental health.3．What is the author’s purpose of writing this text?A．To give children advice on playing football.B．To call on children to do more sports.C．To show people’s opinion about Full ham.D．To introduce a program at Full ham Football Club.When Stanford University student Ellen Xu, now 18, was a five-year-old in San Diego, California, she vividly recalls her parents rushing her little sister to the hospital. Three-year-old Kate had fallen seriously ill; she had a fever, reddened eyes, a rash (皮疹) and some swelling in her hands and tongue.At first the puzzled doctors thoughts he had the flu, but when her condition didn’t improve, the Xus returned to the emergency room, where a doctor by chance had similar experience with a serious inflammatory (炎症) reaction in the blood vessels known as Kawasaki disease. Though rare, it’s the leading cause of acquired heart disease in babies and young children, and its cause remains somewhat mysterious.The doctor knew how to treat it and eventually Kate shook off the illness without suffering damage to her heart. Xu remembers being curious about her sister’s dramatic condition and was amazed that the grown-ups couldn’t answer her questions about why it was so hard to detect. “In my mind, it was this mystery,” she says. “It was a puzzle I wanted to solve. A decade later, wanting to enter a high school science fair, she had an idea: “What if we had a doctor in our pocket?” So she created just that: Using AI, Xu designed an algorithm (算法) that uses visual datato diagnose Kawasaki disease based on five physical symptoms.The technology works the same way as apps that can identify birds and plants with photos you’ve taken on your cellphone. Worried parents can upload a photo that they have taken of their child, and the technology will scan the image for symptoms of Kawasaki disease, which often have a strong visual element, such as a rash or a swollen tongue.Xu’s invention has been used as a web app on the Kawasaki Disease Foundation’s website. “The technology could also be developed for recognizing auto-immune and rheumatological diseases,” she says. “It means a lot to me. I want to use AI to help people live happier and healthier lives.” Xu says.4．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A．The doctors had no difficulty recognizing Kate’s illness.B．Kate suffered from a common disease among children.C．Kawasaki disease is the only cause of acquired heart disease.D．The cause of Kawasaki disease is not quite known yet.5．What kind of person is Ellen Xu?A．Curious and creative.B．Caring and cheerful.C．Ambitious and outgoing D．Humorous and 1g generous.6．What is Paragraph 4 mainly talking about?A．The benefits of Xu’s algorithm B．The symptoms of Kawasaki disease.C．The worries that most parents have.D．The way Xu’s invention works.7．What message does Ellen Xu’s story convey?A．Opportunity knocks but once.B．Curiosity can make a difference.C．Failure is the mother of success.D．God helps those who help themselves.Mountaineering has always been favored by adventure seekers, which also brings about people’s concern about environmental problems and safety. Luckily, as the 2024 Himalayan mountaineering season gets underway, another high-altitude project is in the works: removing tons of trash from Mount Everest.According to the Nepali army, the Mountain Cleanup Campaign collected 110 tons of waste between 2019, when the program started, and 2023. The army, which conducts the cleanupinitiative partnership with the multinational brand Unilever, will head up the campaign again this year. Twelve members of the military, supported by eighteen Sherpas, will arrive at Everest Base Camp on April 14 to begin the work. In addition to removing an estimated 10 tons of garbage, the army said in a state me that they plan to bring five dead bodies off of the mountain. These bodies are of climbers who died while attempting to summit the world’s highest peak.In 2023, 12 climbers were confirmed to have died on Everest, additional five still officially unaccounted for. Currently, the majority of those who try to climb the 8,849-meter (29, 032-foot) Himalayan peak do so via Nepal. Last year, the Nepali government gave out a record-high 478 Everest hiking permits. However, that is not the total number of people who will be on the mountain, as Sherpa guides, support staffers and others are present with climbing groups. As a result overcrowding and trash have been two of the biggest problems plaguing Everest in recent years. One of the biggest environmental issues has been human waste.The 2024 climbing season will be the first to require all climbers to use government-distributed poop hags and bring their waste back down with them from the higher mountain camps. “Each person produces 250 grams of waste a day and they will spend two weeks on the higher camps for the summit push,” Diwas Pokhrel, first vice president of Everest Summiteers Association, told CNN last month. In addition, 2024 will be the first time that all Everest climbers are issued tracking chips, which can aid in search and rescue missions. 8．What does the author say about Mountain Cleanup Campaign?A．It was set up at least 10 years ago by Sherpas.B．Its main aim is to clear rubbish on EverestC．The Nepali army will lead it for the first time.D．Altogether 30 people will conduct the cleanup.9．What does the underlined word plaguing in Para. 3 mean?A．Bothering B．Delighting.C．Amazing.D．Destroying. 10．What can be inferred from the passage?A．Government attaches little importance to environmental protectionB．Mountaineering at Everest will be more environmentally friendly.C．More human waste will be left on Everest by rescue members.D．More people will show interest in doing mountaineering at Everest.11．Where is the passage probably taken from?A．An academic article.B．A tourist guideline.C．A survey report.D．An environmental article.Doctors have transplanted a pig kidney (肾) into a 62-year-oldman living with end-stage kidney disease. The patient Richard Slayman, was recovering well and was expected to be discharged from the hospital within days.Strictly speaking, this isn’t the first ever pig-to-human kidney transplant. The procedure has been performed five times in the past, all in people who were declared brain-dead and kept on life support. The most recent of those took place in July 2023 by Robert Montgomery at NYU Langone Health and his workmates. However, Slayman’s operation is the first time that a pig kidney has been transplanted into a living human. Thanks to the efforts by thousands of scientists and physicians over several decades the operation is a great success, which makes it a significant milestone in the field of the transfer of animal organs to humans.Slayman has type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. He had previously received a human kidney from a donor in December 2018. However, the organs showed signs of failure about five years later. He started dialysis (透析) in May last year, but experienced complications, requiring visits to the hospital every two weeks.The organ was provided by a company called e Genesis, which raises pigs genetically engineered to carry certain human genes and to lack a particular set of pig genes that are harmful to humans. These genetic changes reduce the possibility of transplant rejection, when the immune system attacks the organ and causes it to fail. Slayman is also receiving a cocktail of immune-suppressing drugs to further lower the risk. So far, there is no sign of rejection and Slayman is able to walk on his own.More than 100,000 people in the US are waiting for an organ transplant, 17 of whom die each day. The US Food and Drug Administration authorized the experimental transplant for Slayman due to a lack of other treatment choices. “Our hope is that this transplant approach will offer a lifeline to millions of patients worldwide who are suffering from kidney failure.” said Tatsuo Kawai at Massachusetts General Hospital in a statement.12．Why is the pig kidney transplant considered a milestone?A．No animal-to-human organ transplant has been done before.B．It is the result of many scientists and physicians’ joint efforts.C．It is the first successful pig kidney transplant into a human.D．It has been performed in people who are declared brain-dead.13．What can we know from the passage?A．Slayman has received kidney transplant only once.B．Pigs used for transplant carry no human genes.C．Many people in need of organ transplant.D．Slayman needn’t take any drugs after the transplant.14．What is Tatsuo Kawai’s attitude towards pig kidney transplant?A．Optimistic.B．Doubtful.C．Critical D．Uninterested 15．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．Why is Kidney Transplant Important B．Human Receives Pig KidneyC．The Future of Kidney Transplant D．A Milestone in Human HistoryReading is a practice that has been encouraged ever since we were kids. People generally believe it improves our vocabulary, grammar and general grasp on language. 16 Reading helps us stay focused. Reading a book needs us to pay a tent on to every detail and movement in the storyline. Whatever were reading, we are following the stream of thought of someone else, the writer. 17 And reading teaches us this much needed ability to pay attention to detail.18 When reading a book, we go on a journey with the characters. Were member every place our favorite character has been, people they’ve met and all the events that have taken place in their lives. Being truly invested in the journey leads the mind to grasp quicker and hold on for longer, leading to a sharper brain.Reading builds empathy and cultural understanding.People from all over the world come together to contribute to literature with their own style, views and opinions. When we read a book from an author from the other comer of the world, we’re not just reading a story. 19 There’s something to learn in almost every book you’ll ever pick up.Reading inspires creativity. 20 It’s our creativity that helps us imagine every detail.Everything we read gives us a different perspective. Read ng takes us places we’ve never seen. And the imaginary thinking ability can help us even professional in ways we night never seen. And the imaginary thinking ability can help us even professionally in ways we might never thought of.To keep reading is to keep growing. So how about we pick another one!A．Reading sharpens the mind.B．Reading enables us to stay in good mood.C．And that requires us to stay focused through it all.D．The following are some ways that helps us read better.E．However, its outcome and the change it brings is far deeper.F．When reading a book, we imagine every scene described in the book.G．We are stepping into a world of different cultures, traditions and values.二、完形填空Michael Evans was standing in line at line at the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office in Detroit last August, waiting to pay his taxes. Suddenly he heard a 21 sound ahead of him. An elderly woman at the window was crying —and so was the cashier helping her. Then Evans learned why: He heard the cashier 22 the woman that her house had to be sold if she failed to pay the taxes. He also heard the woman tell the cashier that her 23 had recently died. Evans couldn’t stand the 24 of this woman losing her home right after losing her child. He 25 the window. I don’t mean to interrupt,” he said to the cashier, ‘‘but if you can get her house back, I’ll pay for her 26 .”The two women were 27 . Their despair turned to disbelief. The cashier left for a moment to 28 the amount and that it was all right for Evans to pay it. Evans 29 to go straight to the bank and come right back with the money. And he did.But when he returned to the treasurer’s office, he asked someone else waiting in line to 30 the $5, 000 check to the cashier. Evans was trying to 31 quietly. “I didn’t want this attention, he explains.Evans often finds himself on the giving end of 32 situations, though for years hewent unrecognized for it. “We help people,” Evans says. “We send ache a check; we walk into funeral (葬礼) homes and just pay for the whole funeral. We try to help our community. Why do does Evans give so much to 33 ? It’s a question he never 34 answers. “To be honest, I don’t like putting money in the 35 ,” he says. “Doing things with your money is better. 21．A．disturbing B．delighted C．sweet D．horrible 22．A．warn B．inform C．teach D．cheat 23．A．husband B．mother C．neighbor D．daughter 24．A．lie B．joke C．idea D．humor 25．A．opened B．approached C．closed D．beat 26．A．snacks B．clothes C．food D．taxes 27．A．disappointed B．scared C．shocked D．anxious 28．A．collect B．confirm C．throw D．buy 29．A．hesitated B．advised C．promised D．refused 30．A．return B．lend C．sell D．hand31．A．slip away B．give up C．come back D．get up 32．A．dangerous B．charitable C．tricky D．impossible 33．A．relatives B．friends C．strangers D．families 34．A．proudly B．cautiously C．confidently D．fully 35．A．banks B．offices C．cars D．houses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。

高一英语下学期开学考试试题时间 120分钟分值150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）（共20小题；每小题1.5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 size jacket is the man wearing now?A. Small.B. Medium.C. Large.2. What did the man buy for his new flat?A. A chair.B. A bed.C. A table.3. Who is the woman probably?A. A receptionist.B. A director.C. A sales manager.4. What will the woman do?A. Reserve the book.B. Buy a book.C. Borrow the book.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A project.B. A program.C. Food.请听下面5段对话或独白。

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

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。

每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. Where will the man go on Tuesday?A. To Edinburgh.B. To Paris.C. To London.7. When will the man interview the main speaker?A. On Tuesday morning.B. On Tuesday afternoon.C. On Wednesday afternoon听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

2020-2021学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题试题说明：1、本试题满分 150 分，答题时间 120 分钟。

2、请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。

第Ⅰ卷选择题部分第一部分听力（共两小节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节听下面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 Sue do on Monday?A. Go to a movie.B. Get ready for a trip.C. Have a job interview.2. How did the speakers go to the capital?A. By train.B. By bus.C. By car.3. Why does the girl want a new camera?A. Her camera is old.B. Her camera is broken.C. Her camera was given to someone else.4. Who does the man want to talk to?A. Fiona Wright.B. Jill Smith.C. Sara Jones.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Mother and son.C. Classmates.第二节听下面 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。

湖南省长沙市田家炳实验中学2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题第一部分：听力理解SECTION AConversation 11. Why does the man love Sundays?A He can watch sports on TV.B He can play basketballC He needn’t do any cleaning.2. What does the woman expect the man to do?A. To have a good rest.B. To watch a game on TVC. To help with housework.Conversation 23. When will the plane take off?A. At 9:00.B. At 9:15.C. At 9:30.4. What will the man do after the conversation?A. Fasten his seat belt.B. Take his seat.C. Find a proper seat. Conversation 35. What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Teacher and student.C. Doctor and patient.6. Which is NOT true according to the conversation?A. The woman is afraid of being laughed at.B. The woman makes mistakes when she opens her mouth.C. The woman enjoys practicing spoken English.Conversation 47. How long has the man moved here ?A. For about two days.B. For about half a month.C. For about one month.8. What do we know about the man?A. He has many childrenB. His daughter is seven.C. He does paper work.9. What does the woman most probably do?A. She is a teacher.B. She is a nurse.C. She is a policewoman.Conversation 510. Why does the woman advise the man to cut down on cokes ?A. Because the coke is a soft drink.B. Because of the caffeine in cokes.C. Because the sugar and caffeine are not good.11. How does the man feel if he goes without a coke every day?A. Trembling and tenseB. Tired and excited.C. Shaky and tired.12. What relation is the woman to the man ?A. His colleagueB. His friendC. His wife. Conversation 613. What are the two speakers talking about ?A. Christmas giftB. Christmas stress.C. The origin of Christmas.14. How soon will the Christmas Day come?A. In a monthB. In two weeks.C. In a week.15. How much do the man’s family spend on Christmas?A. About ＄1,100B. About ＄250C. About ＄150 SECTION BTips for staying at a youth hostel(招待所) in _16_____ city第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15）21. She was happy to devote herself _____________gymnastics.A. forB. aboutC. inD. to22. -----The last one ___________the office turns off all the lights and locks the door.-------Agreed !A. leavesB. to leaveC. leavingD. left 23．New Zealand ________________the Maori tribe.A. is the home toB. is home toC. settle down inD. is a home of24. Now let me tell you the work I have been doing with them. My job withthe UN is not paid, but voluntary and as I said ______________, I mainly visit countries where the UN has programs to help people.A. beforeB. althoughC. evenD. in case25．Though ______ money, their parents managed to send them to university.A. lackedB. lacking ofC. lackingD. lacked in26. Could it be in the restaurant _________ you had dinner with me yesterday _______ you left behind your keys and wallet?A. that; whereB. where; thatC. which; thatD. that; when 27．______, he decided to write again.A. Not having received a replyB. Having not received a replyC. Not having a replyD. Not received a reply28. I will appreciate ____ if you can carry the luggage for me.A. itB. thatC. theseD. them29. Asked if he could come over and have dinner with us, ______.A. no response was madeB. nothing was said by him.C. Tom nodded his headD. we heard him say yes 30．The terminal building put into use one month ago is _______________poor condition.A. onB. inC. underD. with31. We don’t doubt ____ he will succeed in the research work.A. thatB. whetherC. howD. what32. ___________ the city lies the famous beautiful mountain.A. 20 miles southeast toB. To 20 miles southeast ofC. Southeast 20 miles toD. To southeast 20 miles of33. People feel shocked that a university student _______________do that to awoman.A. mustB. mayC. canD. should34. I like the after-school activities__________ students can develop friendship.A. thatB. whoseC. whenD. where35. I ________ in the countryside for 20 years , but now I’ve got used to the city life now.A. liveB. have livedC. have been livingD. lived完型填空A businessman was on a business trip to Tokyo. One day he went to36 some gifts for his employees (雇员) back in his country. He 37 a supermarket. A lady smiled and welcomed him. He was very touched, and felt good .Because he was not able to 38 the warmth of her smile, he was watching her as he was 39 . She was giving the same 40 to all the people who walked into the supermarket.The businessman started thinking if she hated doing the same thing. So he asked, “My dear lady, are you 41 of doing this job?” The lady smiled and said, “No, sir, I have 42 here for the last 10 years and I love my job.” The businessman was surprised and asked, “Why have youstayed here for ten years, and why do you like your job 43 much?” The lady said, “Because I am doing something good for my 44 .” The businessman found this interesting. He asked, “Why?” The lady said, “As most of our customers are 45 , they spend foreign currency here. So our country has a lot of money and becomes richer. People who are happy with our service will 46 _____ more often and spend more money in our country.”Surprised by her 47 , the businessman thanked her. After returning to his own country he worked hard to introduce the same attitude (态度) to his workers, and today his company is one of the best companies in the world.36. A. buy B. order C. make D. pay37. A. opened B. cleaned C. entered D. checked38. A. require B. enjoy C. hide D. forget39. A. traveling B. working C. singing D. shopping40. A. feeling B. smile C. warmth D. watching41. A. fond B. tired C. proud D. afraid42. A. stood B. learned C. worked D. lived43. A. so B. very C. even D. enough44. A. home B. country C. supermarket D. boss45. A. millionaires B. managers C. strangers D. foreigners46. A. praise B. visit C. talk D. save47. A. action B. service C. attitude D. help完成短文（一空一词）If you’ve set your eyes on that new Apple iPhone 4, maybe it’s time to get rid of your old sell phone, 48, don’t throw your regular cell phone away because it contains a lot of personal information and data. 49 the device accidentally comes into the hands of a bad person, all this data could be misused. Moreover, cell phones also contain some materials that is 50 to the environment, so you should handle them correctly.To deal with an old cell phone, first of all, you must remove all personal information from 51 device. Once you’ve removed your personal data, you can 52 resell the cell phone to a dealer(商人) 53 deals with used cell phones, or you can sell it to someone willing to buy it from you.54 is better to contact a relevant charity and get them to help you. The charity will donate your cell phone to someone 55 need of a cell phone, or recycle the phone or some parts of it。

2020届长沙市第一中学高三英语下学期期末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ASome of the world’s most talented musicians have played concerts atLincolnCenter. On September 10, the center hosted a unique class of star musicians: kids and teens. The young players are part of the World Peace Orchestra, or WPO. The group held its first Music for Peace concert inNew York City, with 134 students from more than 60 countries taking part. Musicians were chosen from all over the world.The World Peace Orchestra began in 2013. The nonprofit group brings kids together using the common language of music. To be considered for the orchestra, students first had to be recommended by their teachers and then audition online for a group of judges. Once chosen, professional musicians and teachers then worked with the players to improve their skills.Some of the young musicians played classical instruments, such as violins and flutes. Others played instruments unique to their home country. For example, Amold Mugo, 16, fromKenya, played an instrument called the djembe. The drum is originally fromWest Africa. Mugo said he was shocked when he learned he was chosen for the orchestra. “I can’t express how I felt. I was rolling on the floor. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said.Adomas Hendrixson, 13, fromLithuania, played piano for the WPO. Before theNew York Cityperformance, Hendrixson talked about what he hoped to take away from the event. “Fun and joy-- people smiling and clapping,” he said.“This is one of the only times in your life this could happen and I'm very excited.”Mugo says his favorite part of the WPO is making new friends from around the world. “I hope when I go home, I just take a little bit of every friend that I made here-- Brazil, Portugal, Queens,” Mugo said, “I hope that I take part of their culture home with me so I understand them more.”1. Who is most likely to have played for the WPO according to this passage?A. Li Ming, 16, a student fromChina.B. Daniel, 44, a judge fromAmerica.C. Edward, 21, a clerk fromAustralia.D. Catherine, 32, a teacher fromEngland.2. We can learn from the last paragraph that Mugo ________.A.performed best for the WPO.B. has learned some foreign culture.C. was eager to be chosen for a second time.D. received a great award for his performance.3. What would be the best title for this passage?A. Kids were good at playing music.B. Mugo liked making foreign friends.C. Concerts were played atLincolncentre.D. Young musicians played for peace.BWhat do you think of 80s pop music? Do the names George Michael, Madonna and Michael Jackson sound familiar? Well, these are just some of the names that were well-known in the music scene of the 80s and early 90s. The 80s pop musicscene was an important step to the popularity (普及) of present-day music. A new wave in the music scene was introduced, which made such music styles as punk rock, rap music and the MTV popular. Although it was an end to the old 60s and 70s styles, it was also the beginning of something big. The popularity of music videos meant that artists now replaced their guitar-based music with visual displays. A new wave of artists came on the scene and the entire industry developed quickly.The most famous 80s pop music video is Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Introduced in 1982, few people can forget the video not only because of its never-be-foreseen images, but also because of the popularity it received. Think of how 80s pop music changed the lives of people who grew up in the 80s. Ask a young man today to tell you the names of the “New Kids on the Block” and he will start talking about the neighbor kids who just moved in. These are not the answers you might have heard in the 80s. Though today’s young men do not recognize how cool 80s pop music was, most people will always remember it for what it was and these are happy memories they will always love.Some of the 80s pop music legends (传奇人物) include Madonna, U2, AeroSmith and of course the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Let’s not forget Prince, Tina Turner, Phil Collins and Motown’s Lionel Ritchie. Some of these musicians played music that has stood the test of time. Undoubtedly, the 80s pop music scene will live on for many more years to come.4. What is the text mainly about?A. The characters of 80s pop music.B. What made 80s pop music popular.C. 80s pop music’s steps to popularity.D. The effects of 80s pop music.5. 80s pop music mainly includes the following styles EXCEPT ________.A. guitar-based musicB. the MTVC. rap musicD. punk rock6. Michael Jackson’s Thriller impressed people so deeply mainly because ________.A. it changed the lives of peopleB. he sang it in a special styleC. it was made into a music videoD. it left people with happy memories7. The purpose of the last paragraph is to tell readers that ________.A. 80s pop music is and will remain popularB. 80s pop music has many faultsC. 80s pop music is now out of dateD. we shouldn’t forget the great musicians of the 80sCIt’s a big change from homeless teen to Yale (耶鲁)medical school student, butperseverancepaid off for Chelesa Fearce of Clayton County, Georgia.Fearce was a fourth grader when her mom was diagnosed (诊断) with Lymphoma (淋巴瘤).That began a hard time for the family. They had to move in and out of shelters,hotels and even the family car.“I know I have been made stronger. I was homeless. My family slept on the floor and we were lucky if we got more than one full meal a day. Getting a shower, food and clean clothes was an everyday struggle,” Fearce said in a speech she gave at her high school graduation ceremony. Fearce overcame her day-to-day struggles by focusing on a better day. “I just told myself to keep working, because the future will not be like this anymore. And that helped me get through,” she told WSBTV.Fearce was determined to be a good role model for her younger sister. She found inspiration in her late grandmother, struggling with deadly diseases, who gave Fearce emotional support. In her junior and senior year, Fearce took both high school and college courses, missing out on the free meals she depended on so she could get to her college classes. Despite having to use her cellphone to study after the shelter lights were turned off at night, she not only graduated as valedictorian (毕业生代表) of her 2013 class with a 4.5 grade average, but was also given a ride scholarship—including a meal plan to Spelman College in Atlanta.After graduation, she worked full time for two years at the National Institutes for Health inBethesda,Maryland,doing research on drugs. Last fall, she entered Yale and set a course to earn both a PhD and medical degree.8. What does the underlined word “perseverance” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. instant passion.B. continuous efforts.C. great patience.D. selfless ambitions.9. How did Fearce feel facing the sufferings?A. Sad and disappointed.B. Stressed and defeated.C. Determined and confident.D. Joyous and contented.10. What can we know about Fearce’s learning experience?A. Her grandma encouraged her to study medicine.B. Her high school offered her free meals and courses.C. She failed to study late due to frequent power cut.D. She gained remarkable high school achievement.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. From Homeless to YaleB. Meet American’s Top GirlC. Disabled but not DefeatedD. Chelesa Fearce: A Girl of Many TalentsDA trip to thelibrary was like a great journey to a different country. To get there, we had to walk a mile. But our weekly journeys to the library were a piece of perfection. I had around me at one time all the people I loved best-my father and mother and brothers and sister--and all the things I loved best- quiet, space and books.I read a lot of books about science: not the spaceships my brothers preferred, but the birds and the bees--literally. I brought home a book of birds and searched the trees for anything other than robins (知更鸟). I went through a phrase of loving books with practical science experiments and used up a whole bottle of white vinegar by pouring it on the sides of our apartment building to prove that it was constructed of limestone (石灰石).One Saturday, as I wandered through the young adult section, I saw a title: Little Women, by Lousia May Alcott. I had learned from experience that titles weren’t everything. A book that sounded great on the shelf could be dull once you got it home. So I sat in a chair near the shelves to skim the first paragraphs.I read and read and read Little Women until it was time to walk home, and, except for a few essential interruptions like sleeping and eating, I did not put it down until the end. Even the freedom to watch weekend television held no appeal for me in the wake of Alcott' s story. It was about girls, for one thing, girls who could almost be like me, especially Jo. I had found someone who thought and felt the way I did.12. What can we say about the author’s family?A. They enjoyed traveling abroad.B. They were library frequenters.C. They were very fond of walking.D. They led a perfectly quiet life.13. What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 2?A. Her different hobbies from her brothers.B. How she conducted science experiments.C. Why she loved books about the birds and the bees.D. Her reading interests during a particular period of time.14. What opinion does the author hold on books?A. Book titles can sometimes be misleading.B. Science books are as interesting as novels.C. The first few paragraphs of a book are attractive.D. Books seem duller when read in libraries than at home.15. How would the author describe Little Women?A. It helped her to discover her true character.B. It made her forget about food and sleep.C. It inspired confidence in her.D. It kept her absorbed.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。