成都七中2018-2019年高三二诊模拟考试(英语)

成都七中 2018-2019 学年度下期高 2019 届二诊模拟考试英语试卷考试时间：120分钟满分：150分注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。

3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.When is the weatherreport?A.At8:35.B.At9:00.C. At9:25.2.What does the manneed?A. Anewcomputer.B. Anewkeyboard.C. A newmouse. 3.Where does the conversation probably takeplace?A. Atawedding.B. At abirthdayparty.C. At a baby shower. 4.What does the man say about his newjob?A.It’s verystressful.B.It’s a position in abank.C.The pay isn’t thatsatisfying.5.What does the man think the woman shoulddo?pletely rewrite herpaper.B.Remove the markedplaces.C.Make a fewcorrections.共 12 页第 1 页第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。

成都七中高2019届高三下期入学考试英语试题答案I.听力1-5 CCABA 6-10 BBAAC 11-15 ACCAC 16-20 AACBBII.阅读21-23 ABD 24-27 DBCB 28-31 DBAC 32-35 BDACIII.七选五36-40 ABFDGIV.完型填空41~45 DBACC 46~50 BADAC 51~55 ACDAB 56~60 BADCAV.语法填空61. a 62. to work 63. frightened 64. was astonished 65. unbelievably 66. holding 67. from 68. colleagues 69. injury 70. itVI.改错1.think-thought2. countryside前面加the3. or-and4. as-with5. 删除been6.seriously-serious7. airs-air8. Much-Many9. protect-protecting 10. you-us VII.作文One possible version:As we all know, the Spring Festival is actually the Chinese New Y ear, always falling on the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar, However, few know the changes taking place recently.Usually there are rich feasts for family reunion, but nowadays, people prefer eating in a restaurant. In addition, it’s becoming a trend to go traveling anywhere instead of just staying at home chatting or watching TV. Last but not least, many firecrackers used to be set off everywhere but to protect the environment, this practice is now only permitted in the remote countryside.It’s certain that more and more new changes will be seen in the future, thanks to the rapid development of technology and economy. (118)。

成都七中2018-2019学年度下期高2019届二诊模拟考试英语试卷考试时间：120分钟满分：150分注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2. 作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。

3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.When is the weather report?A. At 8:35.B. At 9:00.C. At 9:25.2.What does the man need?A. A new computer.B. A new keyboard.C. A new mouse.3.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a wedding.B. At a birthday party.C. At a baby shower.4.What does the man say about his new job?A. It’s very stressful.B. It’s a position in a bank.C. The pay isn’t that satisfying.5.What does the man think the woman should do?A. Completely rewrite her paper.B. Remove the marked places.C. Make a few corrections.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

【全国百强校首发】四川省成都市第七中学2019届高三二诊模拟考试英语答案成都七中2018-2019学年度下期高2019届二诊模拟考试英语答案1-5 CBACC 6-10 BBCAA11-15 CCBAC 16-20 BACBC21-23 CBD 24-27 CDCA28-31 BCDA32-35 CCDB 36-40 BDAGF41-45 CDABD 46-50 ADCBA 51-55 BCABD 56-60 CABCD61. by 62. survivors 63. using 64. teeth 65. put 66. less67. if/when/once 68. him 69. the 70. is reserved短文改错Teachers and students are the main parts in education, so it’s essential to handle the relationship between teachers and students wise. As educators, teachers need to aware that they are the key towisely Λbemake the teaching process function well. We should undertake the important responsibility to making They educate students from various backgrounds and with different academic level. Only by being patientlevelsand thoughtful can they cultivate a future hope of this country. Students, on the other hand, plays athe play vital role in learning. It is critical for them to respect their teachers, that is becoming less popularwhichnowadays. It’s agreed that students learning better if they trust and respect their teachers. All in all,learna harmonious teacher-student relationship benefits from education greatly.书面表达One possible version (123 words)Dear James,I am delighted to hear from you and feel excited about your intention of university study in China. Y ou are warmly welcome!Peking University is on top of my recommendation list. It’s appealing to students home and abroad because of its high academic level and abundant cultural diversity. So it has been my ideal university, for which I have worked hard many years. To be frank, studying for a degree in a di fferent country isn’t easy. Y ou’d better equip yourself with the basic Chinese language skill s in addition to some core knowledge about Chinese customs. Of course, your wonderful academic competency is a must as well.Let’s work hard together and hope to meet you there!Best wishes,Y ours,Li Hua听力文本：Text 1M: It’s 8:20. I know the station give s a 10-minute news update every hour on the hour, but when is the weather report?W: 15 minutes after the news.Text 2M: Would you like to come with me to get a keyboard? Mine keeps shutting off.W: Sure, that sounds like a good idea. I’ve been thinking about getting a new mouse for my computer, and they have both of those at the electronics store.Text 3M: The music and flowers are lovely.W: Y es, and the bride is so beautiful. Look at the groom. He looks so happy.M: Y es. They were meant to be together.Text 4W: Do you still work for the bank?M: No. There was too much pressure, so I quit.W: How is your new job?M: It’s not stressful at all, but I’m paid much less now.Text 5W: What do you think of my paper, Professor Wang?M: It’s good, but you can still do better.W: Y ou mean I need to completely rewrite the paper?M: No, you just need to make a few corrections. I’ve marked the places for you.Text 6W: Of course I’ll pick you up, Kevin. Y ou’re my favorite cousin. Great. I’ll see you at three o’c lock! Have a great trip! Bye. (Phone rings.) Hello?M: Claudia？It’s Professor Albee.W: Oh, hi, Professor Albee.M: Well, Ms Leska is sick today. She has a class from 2 to 4pm. Can you teach her class?W: Oh, sorry. My cousin is visiting this week from Seattle and he arrives today at three. Well…wait. Ms Leska always helps me—I’d love to help her out. Listen, my roommate Tara can go to the bus station and meet my cousin.M: That’s great! Thanks a lot. See you at 1:30.Text 7M: What did you think of the comedy, Ellen?W：The lines were very humorous. But the plo t was not so good. I think that they usually don’t have a good story to tell, but I really liked the leading male character.M: I agree with you. I also thought the music was great—it was so beautiful, and the scenes in the movie were fantastic. Anyway, I think it was definitely worth watching.W: So would you recommend this movie to anyone?M: Y es, I think I’ll recommend it to David.W: But adventure is always his favorite.M: Y es. But this comedy may help him with his writing project. Did you know that he is writing a drama?W: Ah, yes, that’s right.Text 8W: Who wrote this? It’s completely wrong!M: What do you mean?W: Just look at it! The accident wasn’t on Thursday! It was on Tuesday! The accid ent happened at lunchtime! Don’t you remember what happen ed? It was a girl, not a boy, lying on the road, and she hadn’t tripped over anything. She had just slipped because the road was wet from the rain.M: OK. Everything about the truck and the car is right?W: Why do you think there was a truck? It was a minibus, and the minibus driver was fine. The person who flew out of the minibus was a passenger sitting at the front.M: So it was the passenger on the minibus who was injured.I guess the information about the car is correct?W: It is, but I think that is personal information and we shouldn’t print it in the newspaper, so cancel the entire paragraph.M: OK.Text 9W: Would you please describe the nature of your farm?M: Sure.I mainly grow corn and wheat for feed crops. I do only grow cotton when the cotton pri ces are better.W: How many employees do you have?M: 10 together. Seven of them are part-time employees.W: do you pay them hourly or are they salaried?M:I pay them by the hour because sometimes they only work a few hours and other times they work many hours. Therefore, it wouldn’t be fair for them to get a weekly or monthly salary year round.W: How many hours do you work as the owner?M: In the winter I work eight hours a day, but in the spring, summer and autumn I work 12 to 13 hours a day. Many times our work depends on the weather. For example, if the crops need water and it hasn’t rained, the employees must irrigate the fields which can take many hours. At other times, I spend my time in checking my fields for pests, and if I find any,I have to apply farm chemicals. If my machinery breaks down, I have to call in the repairman to fix it. Of course, I must also make sure any crops get harvested when they are ready.W：If you were to start a new farm, what changes would you make?M: I wouldn’t make many changes. Right now my farm is very successful.Text 10Thank you for coming to our school today. Our school is the most well-known public high school in the city. It has a long history and its origin can be traced back to the early twentieth century. We have prepared some events that we hope you willenjoy.At 9.15 am, our headmaster will give a welcome speech in the school hall. The speech will end at9.30 am. After the speech, a few students will put on performances in the school hall. Y ou’ll leave the hall by 10.30 am. After leaving the school hall, you’ll take a guided tour of the school. The tour will last an hour. After the tour, you’ll go to an exhibition at 11.40, where you’ll learn a lit tle more about the history of our school. Y ou’ll be able to explore the exhibition until 12.20. after that, you’ll go to the dining hall and have lunch there. Lunch will last for 45 minutes. There will be a 20-minute break after lunch, after which you’ll be shown to the school library, where you can have a look at our collections of books, magazines and newspapers. And that will be the end of the arrangements for today. Now please follow me.。

X七中高202X届高三“二诊〞模拟考试英语真题本卷子分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两局部。

总分值150分，考试时间120分钟。

第一卷第一局部听力(共两节，总分值30分)第一节(共5小题；每题1.5分，总分值7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在卷子的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the woman planning to do this summer？A. Travel.B. Work in Europe.C. Attend a summer camp.2. Which does the man probably prefer?A. Serious movies.B. Funny movies.C. Horrible movies.3. What does the woman need?A. Some meat.B. Some candies.C. Some vegetables.4. Where are the speakers?A. At home.B. In a restaurant.C. At a movie theater.5. What does the man want most?A. To meet the woman’s brother.B. To watch a football game.C. To learn something new.第二节(共15小题；每题1.5分，总分值22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在卷子的相应位置。

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。

都七中2018年度上期高2019届半期考试英语试卷第Ⅰ卷（选择题共95分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。

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’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Daughter and father.B. Boss and employee.C. Student and teacher.2. What’s the time?A. 4:30.B. 4:35.C. 4:25.3. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man didn’t make any suggestions.B. The woman followed the man’s advice.C. The man didn’t want the woman to buy the air conditioner.4. In what class did the student break the school rules?A. In chemistry class.B. In biology class.C. In physics class.5. Who is Dame Morrison?A. Tom’s doctor.B. Mary’s doctor.C. Tom’s boss.第二节（共15小题，满分15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。

成都七中2018-2019 学年度下期高2019届二诊模拟考试英语试卷考试时间：120分钟满分：150分注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2. 作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。

3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分7.5 分）听下面5 段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.When is the w e ather report?A. At 8:35.B. At 9:00.C. At 9:25.2.What does the man need?A. A new computer.B. A new keyboard.C. A new mouse.3.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a w e dding.B. At a birthday party.C. At a baby show e r.4.What does the man say about his new job?A. It’s very stressful.B. It’s a position in a bank.C. The pay isn’t that satisfying.5.What does the man think the w o man should do?A. Completely rew r ite her paper.B. Remove the marked places.C. Make a few corrections.第二节（共15 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分22.5 分）听下面5 段对话或独白。

成都七中高2019届二诊模拟英语试卷考试时间：120 分钟满分：150 分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共 5 小题；每小题l.5 分，满分7.5 分）听下面5 段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Quit her job.B. Find another restaurant to work in.C. Work three nights a week.2. What are the speakers doing?A. Cooking.B. Having a meal at home.C. Eating in a restaurant.3. What car does the man have?A. An Audi.B. A Ford.C. A Ferrari.4. Who will begin the lecture now?A. Dr. White.B. Prof. Brookings.C. Dr. Mildens.5. What are the speakers discussing?A. Animal fur.B. Some coats.C. A free diamond.第二节(共15 小题; 每小题1.5 分，满分22.5 分)听下面5 段对话。

每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，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，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话读两遍。

宜宾市高2019届第二次高考适应性考试英语试题第I卷（100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）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。

AAsk Jeffers This month Dr. Jeffers is answering questions about the human brainand how it works.Dear Dr. Jeffers,One of my colleagues, Felix Moeller, told me that scientists are learning to use computer to “read minds”. Is there any truth to this story—Jane Leon, New York, USA Dear Ms. Leon,Well, a lot of research is being conducted in this area, but so far, the brain scanning equipment and corresponding computer programs haven’t been able to actually read thoughts. In one experiment, test subjects were connected to scanning equipment and shown two numbers on a screen. They were then asked to choose between adding or subtracting (减) the two numbers. Using this method, researchers were able to follow brain processes and make the correct assumptions 70 percent of the time. It’s not quite mind reading, but it’s certainly a first step.—Dr. J. Dear Dr. Jeffers,My three-year-old son loves it when I dig my fingers into his sides and tickle (胳肢）him until he laughs uncontrollably. The other day I noticed him trying to tickle himself but he couldn’t do it. Why not—Glenn Lewis, Vancouver, Canada Dear Mr. Lewis,It’s because of how the brain works. The brain is trained to know what to pay attention to and what to ignore. It causes us to ignore physical feelings we expect to happen, but it causes a mild panic reaction when there is an unexpected feeling. For examp le, you don’t notice how you shoulder feels while you’re walking down the street. But if someone comes up behind you and touches you lightly on the shoulder, you may jump in fear. It’s that unexpected part that causes the tickle reaction.—Dr. J.21. What can we learn from the answer to the first questionA. Some equipment is able to read human minds.B. Computer programs can copy brain processes.C. Some progress has been made in mind reading.D. Test subjects have been used to make decisions.22. People laugh when tickled by others because the feeling is .A. comfortableB. unexpectedC. funnyD. painful23. Who has got a little child according to the textA. Ms. Leon.B. Mr. MoellerC. Dr. JeffersD. Mr. LewisBSeeing a volcano erupt is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the heat by climbing to the summit of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua, giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along it sold streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won' t miss the Pacaya-tour companies.But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2,560 meters high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-bac k movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above. Steaming, hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you near the active summit: the Mckenney Cone (火山堆). Just as though you were going to walk over to the edge of the cone, the road turns to the left and up to the relative safety of the old, inactive summit.Many tours are timed so that you arrive at the cone of the volcano in plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava and, the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting, The active mouth boils, sending red lava and over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot steams up to 100 meters into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even. if you take care to be up wind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night, the burning lava quietly falls down the side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down.24. Antigua is a city .A. that gives a close- up view of PacayaB. that is famous for its tour agenciesC. where the daring Pacaya tour startsD. where people can enjoy cultural festivals25. Climbing to the Mc Kenney Cone, people will .A. walk directly to the active summitB. hear the continuous loud noise from aboveC. make greater efforts than to other summitsD. see a path lined with remains of earlier eruptions26. Many tours are timed for people to .A. get down the mountain in ,time when night fallsB. avoid the smell from the up wind directionC. enjoy the fantastic eruption against the darkening skyD. appreciate the scenery of the Pacaya mountain27. What is the main purpose of this passageA To attract tourists to Pacaya. B. To describe the beauty of Pacaya.C. To introduce guided tours to Pacaya.D. To explain the power of nature at Pacaya.CDiet Coke, diet Pepsi, diet pills, no-fat diet, vegetable diet... We are surrounded by the word diet everywhere we look and listen. We have so easily been attracted by the promise and potential of diet products that we have stopped thinking about what diet products are doing to us. We are paying for products that harm us psychologically and physically.Diet products significantly weaken us psychologic ally. On one level, we are not allowing our brains to admit that our weight problems lie not in actually losing the weight, but in controlling the consumption of fatty, high-calorie, unhealthy foods. Diet products allow us to jump over the thinking stage and go straight for the scale(称) instead. All we have to do is to swallow or recognize the world “diet” in food labels.On another level, diet products have greater psychological effects. Every time we have a zero-calorie drink, we are telling ourselves without our awareness that we don’t have to work to get results. Diet products. make people believe that gain comes without pain, and that life can be without resistance and struggle.The danger of diet products lies not only in the psychological effects they have on us, but also in the physical harm that they cause. Diet foods can indirectly harm our bodies because consuming them instead of healthy foods means we are preventing our bodies from having basic nutrients. Diet foods and diet pills contain zero calorie only because the diet industry has created chemicals to produce these wonder products. Diet products may not be nutritional, and the chemicals that go into diet products are potentially dangerous.Now that we are aw are of the effects that diet products have on us, it, is time to seriously think about buying them. Losing weight lies in the power of minds, not in the power of chemicals. Once we realize this, we will be much better able to resist diet products, and therefore prevent the psychologic al and physical harm that comes from using them.28. From Paragraph j, we can learn that .A. people are fed up with diet productsB. diet products are misleading peopleC. diet products fail to bring out people's potentialD. people have difficulty in choosing diet products29. One psychological effect of diet products is that people tend to.A. try out a variety of diet foodsB. hesitate before they enjoy diet foodsC. watch their w eight rather than their dietD. pay attention to their own eating habits30. In Paragraph 3, gain comes without pain” probably means .A. diet products bring no harmB. diet products have no calorieC. it costs little to stay healthyD. losing weight is effortless31. Diet products indirectly affect people physically because such products .A. lack basic nutrientsB. are over-consumedC. are short of chemicalsD. provide too much energyDThe values of artistic works, according to cultural relativism (相对主义), are simply reflections of local and economic conditions. Such a view, however, fails to explain the ability of some works of art to excite the human mind across cultures and through centuries.History has witnessed the endless production of Shakespearean plays in every major language of the world. It is never rare to find that Mozart packs Japanese concert hall, as Japanese painter Hiroshige does Paris galleries. Unique works of this kind are different from today’s popular art, even if they began as works of popular art. They have set themselves apart in their timeless appeal and will probably be enjoyed for centuries into the future.In a 1757 essay, the philosopher David Hume argued that because “the general principles of tastes are uniform (不变的) in human nature”, the value of some works of art might be essentially permanent. He observed that Homer was still admired after 2000 years. Works of this type, he believed, spoke to deep and. unvarying features of human nature and could continue to exist over centuries.Now researchers are applying scientific methods to the study. of the universality of art. For example, evolutionary psychology is being used .by literary scholars to explain the long-lasting themes and plot devices in fiction. The structures of musical pieces are now open to experimental analysis as never before. Research findings seem to indicate that the creation by a great artist is as permanent an achievement as the discovery by a great Scientist.32. According to the passage, what do we know about cultural relativismA. It explains the history of artistic works.B. It introduces different cultural values.C. It relates artistic values to local conditions.D. It excites the human mind throughout the world.33. In Paragraph 2, the artists are mentioned to show that.A. great arts start as popular artsB. popular arts are hardly different from great artsC. the charm of great arts is universal and lastingD. great artists are skilled at combing various cultures34. According to Hume, some works of art can exist for centuries because_A. they are results of scientific studyB. they establish general principles of artC. they are created by the world’s greatest artistsD. they appeal to unchanging features of human nature35. Which of the following. serve as the title of the passageA. Are Popular Arts UniversalB. Are Great Arts PermanentC. Is Human Nature UniformD. Is Cultural Relativism Scientific第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

2019-2020学年成都七中高三英语二模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AWashington D.C. SightseeingWith the information below, you’re not missing anything in D.C.! Click Here to find the perfect hotel for your stay as well.The Old Town Trolley TourIt offers something for the whole family. Not only will it give them something fun to do, but it will give them a history lesson. This tour will last about three hours and it’s proper for people of all ages.African American History TourBe sure to take this tour because African Americans have had an important role in the making of our country. Take this historical four-hour tour, where you will visit some important sites including Museum of African American History and Culture.Comedy Walks Washington D.C.This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the capital in a new way. The walking tour lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes, which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.D.C. Twilight TourCheck out the D.C. Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites! What makes this two-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!1.Which tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?A.The Old Town Trolley TourB.African American History Touredy Walks WashingtonD.C. D.D.C. Twilight Tour2.Which tour lasts longest?A.The Old Town Trolley TourB.African American History Touredy Walks WashingtonD.C. D.D.C. Twilight Tour3.Where will you read this text most likely?A.In a guidebook.B.In a magazine.C.In a newspaper.D.On the Internet.BDo you ever listen to the songs that your parents like? Chances are that you don’t. You probably think the music that they like is old and boring and that the songs on your playlist are muchcooler. But scientists found that people’s music taste changes as time goes by. So it is likely that your own musical preferences will follow a similar path to your parents’, whether you like it or not.We used to think that culture and personality (个性) are the only reasons for different music choices. But researchers at the University of Cambridge noticed that as people enter into different age groups, their social environment changes, and so does their music taste. There are some musical periods that people go through in their life.The first period comes in the teenage years, during which people like strong music such as punk and rock, because teenagers tend to be aggressive or want to be independent.But as people move into early adulthood, their lifestyles change they want to build close relationships with others. As a result, they become fonder of contemporary music, such as pop and R&.B, which is usually uplifting and danceable.When middle age comes, most people have settled down. During this period, people prefer music, such as jazz and classical, as well as music like country, folk and blues.As for old people, they prefer old songs in their childhoods. They generally listen to relaxing music, such as country music and jazz music. But you must be questioning. “Aren’t there old people who are still interested in or even crazy about rock music?” Of course there are. But their reasons for listening to rock music may have changed. At that age people may listen to remind themselves of their youth.4. What do young people usually think of the songs their parents enjoy?A. They are actually less cool.B. They are worth listening to.C. They are especially serious.D. They are hard to understand.5. How many musical periods are there that people go through in their life?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.6. People who want to make friends mostly prefer ________.A. jazz musicB. country musicC. rock musicD. pop music7. What is the best title for the text?A. People Have Different Opinions on MusicB. People Listen to Music for the Same ReasonC. People’s Taste in Music Changes with TimeD. People’s Lifestyle Can Be Changed by MusicCHenry Cavill: Bring Superman to LifeHenry Cavill knew that he wanted to be a star at 16 years of age, after a chance meeting with movie star Russell Crowe who inspired hispassion for acting. But for the British-born actor, the bright lights and attraction ofHollywoodwere a long way away. Supported by his secretary mother and stockbroker father, he decided to study drama during high school. His journey to super star began.Before gaining the international recognition he has now, Cavill tried out for roles in the Harry Potter and Twilight series but failed to get either. He would have to keep waiting for his big chance.Determined as ever, Cavill took any acting jobs he could get his hands on and appeared in several low-budget horror movies and TV shows in hopes of getting noticed. It almost worked. In the early 2000s, at just 22 years old, he narrowly missed out on becoming the new James Bond. Finally, in 2007, his hard work paid off. He won a leading role as the first Duke of Suffolk in the period showThe Tudors. The TV show was very popular and helped to raise Cavill's popularity inAmerica.In 2011, Cavil landed his breakout role, playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe. He hasn't looked back and has since starred in many hit films, such asMission: Impossible- Fallout.More recently, he stepped back on to the small screen. Since 2019, he has starred in the popular seriesThe Witcher, adapted from the book series and video games of the same name. In the TV show, Cavill played a brave monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia, which was the perfect role for Cavill because he was a fan of the video games. Cavill also got a chance to play a classic English character — master detective Sherlock Holmes — in 2020'sEnola Holmes.However, Cavill isn't just a good guy on screen. His charity work also makes him a real-life hero. In 2014, he took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge while wearing his full Superman suit to support the ALS Association. Currently, he is an ambassador for the UK's Royal Marines Charity, which supports war veterans (退伍军人). Why does he do it? He love to make people feel good and bring smiles to people' faces. Indeed, Henry Cavill in living proof that you don't always need to wear a cape (斗篷) to act like a hero.8. Why did Cavil act in low-budget film and TV works early in his career?A. He was too polite to refuse.B. He was hoping to get noticed.C. He was encouraged to do so by his parents.D. He was friends with the directors of the projects.9. The role of the monster hunter was the perfect for Cavill because ________ .A. he had experienced hunting monstersB. he had played the same role in a movieC. he knew the writer of the books personallyD. he enjoyed the video games that the show was rooted in10. Which of the following words can best describe Cavill?A. Modest and friendly.B. Determined and kind.C. Talented and faithful.D. Honest and considerate.11. What made Cavill a real-life hero?A. Being a successful actor.B. Playing Superman on screen.C. Devoting to charities.D. Wearing a cape to take part in activities.DAt the age of 50, Nina Schoen expects to have a long lifeahead of her, but has thought a lot about death—and why people are so reluctant to talk about it: “It’s going to happen to all of us,” she says, “but it should be a more positive experience than the fear we put into it.”When she first heard about a new end-of-life process that turns the body into compost (堆肥), “I was really moved by the idea,” says Schoen, who became one of the first to reserve a spot with a Seattle-based company called Recompose, the county’s first funeral home to offer human composting.Last year Recompose began transforming bodies to soil, more formally known as natural organic reduction. Before that, end-of-life options in the U.S. were limited to burial or cremation (火化), both of which come with environmental costs—U.S. cremations alone dump 1.7 billion pounds of carbon dioxide into theatmosphere every year.Katrina Spade pioneering the composting movement has spent a decade developing the process in hopes of offering people a greener option for death care. “I wondered, ‘What if we had a choice that helps the planetrather than harms it?’” Spade tells PEOPLE. “To know that the last gesture you’ll make will be gentle and beneficial and it just feels like the right thing to do.”After she had her own two sons, she began to wonder what she might do with her body after death. A friend who knew her interest in the topic reminded her that farmers sometimes compost the body of cows, and thatsparkedan idea for her theory: “If you can compost a cow, you can probably compost a human,” she thought, and she set about designing a facility to do just that.“This is about giving people another choice,” Spade says. “At first, people react with shock—‘You really can do that?’ But so many people today are looking at their impact on the Earth. This is a popular thing because when you die, you can give back to the planet.”12. How do people react when it comes to death according to paragraph 1?A. They are unwilling to comment.B. They can face it without fear.C. They feel it a positive experience.D. They would like to compost their bodies.13. What can we know about the company Recompose?A. Its CEO is Katrina Spade.B. It is located in Seattle.C. It was founded to resist cremation.D. It has spent 10 years composting bodies.14. What does the underlined word “sparked” probably mean?A. Changed.B. Compromised.C. Quitted.D. Inspired.15. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A. A little things in our life can bring in big outcomes.B. We human beings should do all we can to help the earth.C. Composting is so popular that we should reserve a spot soon.D. We should reject burial because of its harm to environment.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。