西安石油大学《大学英语(大二上册)》期中试题C及其答案

2020届陕西省石油化工学校高三英语期中试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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ANo one knows when the first printing press was invented or who invented it. but the oldest known printed text originated in China during the first millennium (千年) AD.The Diamond Sutra (《金刚经》), a Buddhist book from Dunhuang, China during the Tang Dynasty, is said to be the oldest known printed book.The Diamond Sutrawas created with a method known as block printing (雕版印刷), which used boards of hand-carved wood blocks in reverse.It was said that the moveable type was developed by Bi Sheng. He was fromYingshan,Hubei,China, living from 970 to 1051 AD. His method replaced panels of printing blocks with moveable individual Chinese characters that could be reused. The first moveable Chinese Characters were carved into clay and baked into hard blocks that were then arranged onto an iron frame that was pressed against an iron plate.The earliest mention of Bi Sheng’s printing press is in the bookDream Pool Essays, written in 1086 by Shen Kuo, who noted that his nephews came into possession of Bi Sheng’s typefaces (字体) after his death. Shen Kuo explained that Bi Sheng did not use wood because the texture is inconsistent (不一致的) and absorbs wetness too easily.By the time of the Southern Song Dynasty, which ruled from 1127 to 1279 AD, books had become popular in society and helped create a scholarly class of citizens who had the capabilities to become civil servants. Large printed book collections also became a status symbol for the wealthy class.1. When was Bi Sheng’s printing press first introduced in history?A. After Bi Sheng died and his nephews owned his typefaces.B. When books became popular in the Southern Song Dynasty.C. After the block printing was replaced by the moveable type printing.D. WhenThe Diamond Sutrawas printed into a book.2. What can we infer from the passage?A. Shen Kuo made great contributions to printing.B. The moveable type printing was invented earlier than block printing.C. Printed books were hard to get in the Song Dynasty.D. By the Southern Song Dynasty, books had helped people get to higher social positions.3. Why does the author write this passage?A. To show that Buddhism was popular in the Tang Dynasty.B. To introduce the early history of printing.C. To memorize Bi Sheng, developing the moveable type printing.D. To indicate the advantages of moveable type printing.BThe relationship between humans and the Amazon Rainforest has not always been a harmonious one. However, recent research suggests that the native peoples ofthe Putumayo region helped to protect the rainforest, leaving it unchanged for 5,000 years. Perhaps humans’ coexisting with nature is possible after all.The study, published in PNAS, looked at soil samples in the Putumayo region of the Amazon in Peru to find how humans influenced the land. The researchers found that the trees still growing in the region today have been growing there for the last 5,000 years — evidence that the area has not been home to cities and farmland in that time. Traces of charcoal(木炭) found in the, soil, however, indicate that people did live there; they just did so in a way that had minimum influence on their environment.To come to these conclusions the team dug a 0.6-0.9 meter deep column into the ground, taking samples of soilfrom different heights along the column. Back in the lab, samples were carbon- dated to determine their age and then sorted under a microscope to look for microscopic mineral particles, known as phytoliths (植硅体). Phytoliths are essential evidence of plants— they remained in the soil thousands of years after the plant died. So researchers can use them to tell which plants have grown in an area in the past.Over 5,000 years’ worth of samples, no species loss was detected. These findings suggest that contrary to common belief, the Amazon is not untouched by humans, but rather has been protected by them for thousands of years. The management of the rainforest by native peoples appears to have been vital in preserving its biodiversity and will continue to be important in the fight to prevent it from acollapse.As Nigel Pitman, a co-author on the paper, said: “Since this particular forest is still being protected by native peoples, I hope this study reminds us all how important it is to support their work.”4. How did native peoples deal with the rainforest in the region of Putumayo?A. They always destroyed the rainforest.B. They had a side effect on the rainforest.C. They never lived in the area of the forest.D. They had been in harmony with the forest.5. What did the researchers try to find in the Amazon forest in Peru?A. The diversity of the plants in the rainforest.B. The evidence of human influence on the forest.C. The nutrition of the soil samples in the rainforest.D. The survival age of growing trees in the rainforest.6. What does the underlined word “collapse” mean in Paragraph 4?A. Sudden decrease.B. Bad management.C. Poor preservation.D. Over development.7. What can be inferred from Nigel Pitman's words?A. Native peoples should protectthe rainforest.B. We should help protect the Amazon Rainforest.C. More science research should be done on rainforest.D We should make good use of the Amazon Rainforest.CGlobal food demand will double by 2050, according to a new projection, and the farming techniques used to meet that unprecedented(空前的) demand will significantly determine how severe the impact is on the environment, researchers said.The study researchers warned that meeting the demand for food would clear more land, increase nitrogen(氮) use and significantly add to carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions.“Agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions could double by2050 if current trends in global food production continue,” study researcher David Tilman, of theUniversityofMinnesota, said in a statement. “This would be a major problem, since global agriculture already accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions.”The researchers studied various ways in which the increasing food demand could be mentioned. They found that the most environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach would be for more food producers to adopt the nitrogen-efficient “intensive” farming method, which involves the heavy use of labor and the production of more crops per acre.This approach was shown to be more effective than the “extensive” farming currently practiced by many poor nations, a method that includes clearing more new land to produce more food.Different farming methods produce significantly different yields, the researchers found — in 2005, the cropyields for the wealthiest nations were more than 300 percent higher than what the poorest nations produced.According to their analysis of the effects of extensive farming, if poorer nations continue using this method, by 2050theywill have cleared an area larger than theUnited States, about 2.5 billion acres. However, if wealthy nations help poorer nations to improve food yields by incorporating(吸收) intensive farming practices, that number could be reduced to half a billion acres.The researchers stress that the environmental effects of meeting future food demand depend on how global agriculture expands and develops.“Our analyses show that we cansave most of the Earth’s remaining ecosystems by helping the poorer nations of the world feed themselves,” Tilman said.8. What is the best title of this passage?A. The World Will Need Double Food by 2050B. Man Will Face the Risk of Lacking Food in the FutureC. Future Farmers Hold Environment’s Fate in Their HandsD. Different Farming Methods Produce Significantly Different Yields9. The character of the extensive farming is ________.A. very cost-effectiveB. to produce more crops per acreC. at cost of more new land to produce more foodD. very environmentally friendly10. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. poorer nations mainly use the intensive farmingB. wealthy nations mainly use the extensive farmingC. the intensive farming needs less food producersD. the extensive farming has a worse effect on ecosystems11. According to the passage, the underlined word “they” in the 7th paragraph refers to “________”.A. poorer nationsB. the effects of extensive farmingC. wealthy nationsD.future food demandDKids ages 6 to13 inCape Town,South Africa, really do dig learning at school! With the help of the Earthchild Project, which is offered in schools in two townships, students make worm(蠕虫) farms. The worms break down food waste and make the soil richer. Kids grow seedlings(幼苗) in containers and learn about the importance of good nutrition.The school program also offers yoga(瑜伽). Teachers find that the exercises help students focus better. The students enjoy Earthchild activities. “The children gets so excited”, says teacher Vuyelwa Rola.“The society we are in has a lot of noise. When students are taking part in the Earthchild Project, they feel calm.”Director Janna Kretzmar came up with the idea for the project in 2005. She read about schools inIndiathat involved kids in yoga and learning outside the classroom. She developed the Earthchild Project to offer similar activities inCape Townschools.“We hope the Earthchild Project can help students find solutions to all the challenges they are facing in the world today,” Kretzmar said. “The best place to create change is with the youth, through education.”The Earthchild Project combines schoolwork with hiking, gardening, healthy living, and yoga. “We need more than just math and science to become happy, healthy, inspired, and active citizens of our communities,” says Kretzmar. In some communities inCape Town, children live in poverty. They must walk long distances to get clean drinking water. Life is hard. But according to the Earthchild Project’s Carly Appleby, the project works to give hope to every child. “Students who have hope,” she says, “aim for bigger goals”.12. What do students benefit from yoga?A. It helps them calm down.B. It helps them concentrate.C. They can learn some living skills.D. They can learn about the importance of nutrition.13. What are students’ attitude towards the Earthchild Project?A. Uncaring.B. Doubtful.C. Supportive.D. Negative.14. What do you know about the Earthchild Project?A. It was founded in 2005.B. It only offers outside activities.C. The idea came up by Vuyelwa Rola.D. It is aimed at helping students find solutions to challenges.15. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Hard Life inSouth Africa.B. Students’ school life inCape Town.C. Hope from Earthchild Project inCape Town.D. The differences between traditional lessons and Earthchild Project.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。

2021年陕西省石油化工学校高三英语期中试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASan Francisco Bay Area is a great place if you're a sports fan as you'll find several events all year round and plenty of team pride. If you are anywhere close to the area during a game,these fantastic sports events are here for you.San Francisco Giants BaseballThe San Francisco Giants baseball team plays in SF at Oracle Park. This is a fun ballpark because it's always packed with great energy and offers views of the bay. It's one of the most popular San Francisco sports events. The Giants are part of the National League West Division. Since their arrival here in 1958,they have been World Series Champions three times.Golden State Warriors BasketballThe fan base of the Golden State Warriors distributes the whole San Francisco Bay Area as this region's only NBA team.Their regular season runs from late October through mid-April, and all home games are played at the Chase Center in San Francisco.In total, the Warriors has won six NBA championships.San Francisco 49ers FootballThe 49ers are San Francisco's NFL team, though they have recently moved to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, about an hour south of SF. The football team was named for the prospectors (探矿者) who arrived in the area in 1849 for the Gold Rush. They’ve won 5 Super Bowl championships, all between 1981 and 1994.San Jose Sharks HockeyThe San Jose Sharks represent the Bay Area in hockey (冰球).They were founded in 1991 as the only Bay Area team to compete in the NHL. Sharks fans love going to these San Francisco sports events at the SAP Center,which they call the Shark Tank,located about an hour southeast of SF.1.Where can a sports fan have a good view of the area?A.The Oracle Park.B.The Chase Center.C.Levi's Stadium.D.The SAP Center2.Which team has claimed the most titles according to the text?A.The Giants.B.The Golden State Warriors.C.The 49ers.D.The San Jose Sharks.3.Where is the passage probably taken from?A.A book review.B.A news report.C.A science fiction.D.A tourist magazine.BImagine that youare a superhero. Your superpowers are activated by a special suit. The suit communicates with your brain. It allows you to do amazing things with only a thought. By concentrating on strength, for example, you can kick a soccer ball across a field. By focusing on swift actions, you can jump to the top of a tree.Such a connection between mind and machine may sound like a fantasy. To scientists, though, it is a very real goal. They are creating machines that let disabled monkeys walk. These machines may soon help disabled humans do the same. Unlike other bionic devices, these robotic “super suits” do not communicate with muscles and nerves. Instead, they have a direct line to the brain.In 2005, doctors drilled a hole in the skull of Hutchinson, who had lost her right arm in an accident. Then they inserted a sensor onto her motor cortex (大脑皮层运动区). Wires connected the sensor to a receiver on her head. After she recovered, researchers pluggedHutchinson’s receiver into a cable that relayed signals from her brain to computers. Then they connected a robotic arm to the computers. The computerscould interpretHutchinson’s brain signals to move the arm.Soon,Hutchinson, the computer, and the robotic arm became a team.Hutchinsonwas even able to lift her hand and drink from a cup. “She smiled when she put down that drink—that’s everything.” says Donoghue, a brain scientist.Today other scientists are building on that success. One of those scientists is Dr. Miguel Nicolelis, who designed a whole-body bionic equipment. In 2014, a disabled former athlete kicked the first ball of the World Cup Games wearing one of Miguel’s full-body exoskeletons.The exoskeleton was connected to brain signal sensors in the man’s cap. By thinking about kicking, he sent signals to a computer on his back. The computer then translated the signal into an exoskeleton-aided kick. Such designs may become common as scientists keep merging mind and machine.4.Which can best describe the tone of paragraph 1?A. Narrative and serious.B. Persuasive and critical.C. Informative and objective.D. Descriptive and imaginative.5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Reason of the experiment.B. Results of the experiment.C. Process of the experiment.D. Significance of the experiment.6. Why is Dr. Miguel’s exoskeleton special?A. It can be used on animals.B. It can move the whole body.C. It was supported by computers.D. It was connected directly to the brain.7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Robotic suits may be widely used to help disabled people.B. Exoskeleton is more common thanHutchinson’s bionic arm.C.Scientific experiments are commonly carried out in football fields.D. Disabled athletes can now play football again with the help of computer.CThe relationship between humans and the Amazon Rainforest has not always been a harmonious one. However, recent research suggests that the native peoples ofthe Putumayo region helped to protect the rainforest, leaving it unchanged for 5,000 years. Perhaps humans’ coexisting with nature is possible after all.The study, published in PNAS, looked at soil samples in the Putumayo region of the Amazon in Peru to find how humans influenced the land. The researchers found that the trees still growing in the region today have been growing there for the last 5,000 years — evidence that the area has not been home to cities and farmland in that time. Traces of charcoal(木炭) found in the, soil, however, indicate that people did live there; they just did so in a way that had minimum influence on their environment.To come to these conclusions the team dug a 0.6-0.9 meter deep column into the ground, taking samples of soilfrom different heights along the column. Back in the lab, samples were carbon- dated to determine their age and then sorted under a microscope to look for microscopic mineral particles, known as phytoliths (植硅体). Phytoliths are essential evidence of plants— they remained in the soil thousands of years after the plant died. So researchers can use them to tell which plants have grown in an area in the past.Over 5,000 years’ worth of samples, no species loss was detected. These findings suggest that contrary to common belief, the Amazon is not untouched by humans, but rather has been protected by them for thousands ofyears. The management of the rainforest by native peoples appears to have been vital in preserving its biodiversity and will continue to be important in the fight to prevent it from acollapse.As Nigel Pitman, a co-author on the paper, said: “Since this particular forest is still being protected by native peoples, I hope this study reminds us all how important it is to support their work.”8. How did native peoples deal with the rainforest in the region of Putumayo?A. They always destroyed the rainforest.B. They had a side effect on the rainforest.C. They never lived in the area of the forest.D. They had been in harmony with the forest.9. What did the researchers try to find in the Amazon forest in Peru?A. The diversity of the plants in the rainforest.B. The evidence of human influence on the forest.C. The nutrition of the soil samples in the rainforest.D. The survival age of growing trees in the rainforest.10. What does the underlined word “collapse” mean in Paragraph 4?A. Sudden decrease.B. Bad management.C. Poor preservation.D. Over development.11. What can be inferred from Nigel Pitman's words?A. Native peoples should protectthe rainforest.B. We should help protect the Amazon Rainforest.C. More science research should be done on rainforest.D We should make good use of the Amazon Rainforest.DDo 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 intheir 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.12. 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.13. How many musical periods are there that people go through in their life?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.14. People who want to make friends mostly prefer ________.A. jazz musicB. country musicC. rock musicD. pop music15. 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 Music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。

第 1 页 共 10 页一、听力阅读 Section A Directions: In this section you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read only once . Then there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four suggested choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is closest in meaning to the sentence you have just heard. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) The electrician came to repair the lamp. B) The lamp was taken to the repair shop. C) She had Mike fix the lamp. D) The lamp was replaced. 2. A) That the man has bought the book. B) To borrow the book from the man. C) That the man has taken the book home. D) That the man will return her the book. 3. A) She is not a pleasant person. B) She does not talk very much. C) She is a special friend. D) She is pleasant to talk with. 4. A) He has none at present. B) He has bought a new one. C) He has only an old one. D) He His brother has given him one. 5. A) About a month. B) More than two weeks. C) Less than two weeks. D) Just a week. 6. A) 8:50. B) 7:30. C) 8:00. D) 8: 15. 7. A) To turn his radio down. B) To have his radio fixed. C) To return his radio to his brother. D) To do away with his radio. 8. A) At school. B) At the office. C) He is out for lunch. D) At home. 9. A) Book a room at the hotel for the woman. B) Meet her at the airport. C) Order a taxi fore the woman. D) Pick the woman up and drive her to the airport. 10. A) John ’s brother got them. B) They ’re still at the laundry. C) John forgot them at home. D) They were picked up on Tuesday.班级学号姓名命题教师 教研室（系）主任审核(签字) ---------------------------------------------装-----------------------------------------订----------------------------------------线-------------------------------------------- 装订线以内不准作任何标记2010/2011学年第一学期期中试题（卷）Section BDirections: In this section you will hear 2 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be spoken two times. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Questions 11 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard11.A) Only for her family.B) Only for her friend.C) For herself and a friend.D) For several other people.12.A) Because she likes to.B) Because her friend always asks her to do so.C) Because her friend was ill.D) Because her friend was very busy.13. A) One. B) A lot of. C) Three. D) None.14. A) They were too expensive.B) There was something wrong with them.C) The shopkeeper was not helpful.D) The glasses were bought for her friend.15.A) She is a careless woman.B) She is a kind and careful woman.C) She is a crude woman.D) She is carefree with her money.Questions 16 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) With highways.B) With rivers or channels.C) With railroads.D) With airlines.17. A) By train. B) By bus. C) By boat. D) By sledge.18. A) 50 days. B) 40 days. C) 15 days. D) 30 days.19. A) Half. B) One third.C) One quarter. D) Two thirds.20.A) The country of a thousand islands.B) The country of sixty thousand lakes.C) The country of vast forests.D) The country without sunrise.第 2 页共10 页第 3 页 共 10 页二、单项选择 1. The police still hadn ’t enough ______ to prove him guilty so they set him free in the end. A) conclusion B) approach C) sincerity D) evidence 2. The president made a _______ speech at the opening ceremony of the sports meeting, which encouraged the sportsmen greatly. A) vigorous B) tedious C) flat D) harsh 3. Careless drivers are _______ to meet with accidents. A) like B) liable C) feasible D) flexible4. The workers ’ demands are ______ ; they are asking for only a small increase in their wages. A) particular B) moderate C) intermediate D) numerous5. This disease is caused by a(n) _______ of vitamin C. A) endurance B)formation C) deficiency D) phenomenon6. The first, second, and third prizes went to James, John, and Tom _______. A) respectably B) respectfully C) respected D) respectively7. Power in business is derived _______ confidence. A) from B) in C) of D) by8. His relationship with Smith _______ four stages. A) went through B) went by C) went over D) went out9. I ’m old enough not to let my troubles _______ with my work. A) trouble B) bother C) interfere D) disturb 10. In Britain people _______ four million tons of potatoes every year. A) swallow B) dispose C) consume D)exhaust 11. The government took over the railways, hoping to ________ confusion and inefficiency. A) select B) adopt C) stem D) remedy 12. A healthy life is frequently thought to be _______with the open countryside and homegrown food. A) tied B) bound C) involved D) associated 13. The rain was heavy and _______ the land was flooded. A) consequently B) continuously C) constantly D) consistently 14. After running to the bus stop, he was almost out of _______ . A) fatigue B) breath C) tie D) exhaustion 15. The court considers a financial ______ to be an appropriate way of punishing him. A) payment B) obligation C) option D) penalty班级 学号姓名---------------------------------------------装-----------------------------------------订----------------------------------------线-------------------------------------------- 装订线以 内不准作任何 标记16. Meals also have to be ______ so that they will have a beneficialeffect on the body.A) bound B) modified C) adopted D) derived17. The employment problem tends to be a city ______.A) shortcomings B) efficiency C) phenomenon D) interaction18. The considerations mentioned above may be _______ in a few words.A) resulted in B) led to C) summed up D) absorbed in19. Many English words are ______ from French and Latin words.A) obtained B) generated C) stem D) derived20. The European Union countries were worried that they would not have _____supplies of petroleum.A) proficient B) efficient C) potential D) sufficient21. Not having a good command of English can be a serious _______preventing you from achieving your goals.A) obstacle B) fault C) offense D) distress22. This range of computers is very fast but their _____ will be even faster.A) concession B) depression C) succession D) confession23. Although she was disappointed about not getting the job, Jane soon _______.A) took in B) bounced back C) threw up D) checked on24. Their economy has expanded enormously in the past five years, whereas ours,_______ , has declined.A) in general B) in contrast C) in case D) in addition25. The new generation would be more intelligent, enjoy better healthand ______ more energy.( A) reuse B) speculate C) possess D) imply26. Success in one area made them have confidence in ______ other challenges.A) tackling B) disposing C) dealing D) exhibiting27. The doctor have ______ the cause of the illness _____ an unknown virus.A) contributed ; to B) attributed ; toC) concentrated ; on D) resulted ; in28. Scientific discoveries are often applied ____industrial production methods.A) for B) by C) to D) with29. Share prices were _______ by reports of the president’s recovery.A) neglected B) implied C) boosted D) provided30. This article, though very useful and informative, is much too ______for the average reader.A) logical B) academic C) primary D) beneficial第 4 页共10 页第 5 页 共 10 页三、阅读理解 一. ADBCD 二. CCDBA 三. DCABD 四. C . D . A . C . B 第一篇 The surface of the Earth is the shore of the cosmic ocean. From it we have learned most of what we know about space. Recently, we have waded a little out to sea, enough to dampen our toes or, at most, wet our ankles. The water seems inviting. The ocean calls. The dimensions of the cosmos are so large that using familiar units of distance, such as meters or miles, chosen for their utility on Earth, would make little sense. Instead we measure distance with the speed of light. In one second a beam of light travels 186,000 miles, nearly 300,000 kilometers, o r seven times around the Earth. In eight minutes it will travel from the Sun to the Earth. We can say the Sun is eight light-minutes away. In a year, it crosses nearly ten trillion kilometers, about six trillion miles, of intervening space. That unit of length, the distance light goes in a year, is called a light year. It measures not time but distances, enormous distances. The Earth is a place. It is by no means the only place. It is not even a typical place. No planet or star or galaxy can be typical because most of the cosmos is empty. The only typical place is within the vast, cold universal vacuum, the ever-lasting night of intergalactic space, so strange and desolate that by comparison, planets and stars and galaxies seem achingly rare and lovely. If we were randomly inserted into the cosmos, the chance that we would find ourselves on or near a planet would be less than one in a billion trillion. Worlds are precious. 1. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage? A) The Cosmic Ocean B) Sunbeams C) The Speed of Light D) Random Numbers 2. If the author’s analogy in the first paragraph were extended, which of the following means of transportation would be most appropriate for a trip into space? A) A train. B) An airplane. C) A wagon. D) A ship. 3. It can be inferred from the passage that earthly units of measure are not used for intergalactic distance because these units of measure are ________. A) unfamiliar to astronomers B) too smaller C) inaccurate for measuring distance D) underestimated by scientists 4. According to the passage, how long does it take light to travel from the Sun to the Earth? A) An hour B) A year. C) Eight minutes. D) Seven days. 5. According to the passage, where would one find the most ordinary place in the cosmos? A) On a star. B) On a planet. C) In the ocean. D) In the intergalactic space.班级 学号姓名---------------------------------------------装-----------------------------------------订----------------------------------------线-------------------------------------------- 装订线以 内不准作任何 标记第二篇The United States population is growing older. In 1987, 12 percent of Americans were 65 years old or older, compared with 8 percent in 1950. Population experts at the U.S. Bureau of the Census expect this percentage to continue to rise gradually, reaching 14 percent in 2010, then to skyrocket during the next 20 years, reaching21 percent by 2030. This “graying of America” has generated concerns about whetherthe best really is yet to be, about how well off tomorrow’s elderly will be. There also are questions about the impact of an aging population on the rest of society.The graying of America has two causes. First, advances in medical care have enable people to live longer. In the United States in 1900, the average life expectancy at birth was 47.7 years. By, 1985, the latest year for which figures are available, it has climbed to 74.7 years.Second, the U.S. birthrate rose in the mid-1900s, interrupting a long, slow decline.A dramatic increase occurred during this brief rise. From 1945 to 1947, the rate jumpedfrom 20.4 births for every 1,000 people to 26.6. In 1957, the birthrate was still high - 25.3 - but then began to decline. The birthrate dropped to the 1933 level of18.4 in 1966, and by 1985, was 15.7. Most experts see little change in the downwardtrend of the birthrate in the foreseeable future.1. What is the author’s main purpose in the passage?A) To bring attention to the needs of the elderly.B) To contrast birthrates and life expectancy rates.C) To explain how and why the American population is agingD) To show the percentages of age groups in general population2. During which period of time will the percentage of Americans 65 years old or olderincrease the most? A) 1970-1990 B) 1990-2010 C) 2010-2030 D)2030-20503. In the first paragraph, the phrase “this graying of America” refers to ________.A) the uncertainty of the future for older AmericansB) the effects of population on the health of the elderlyC) statistics released by the U.S. Bureau of the CensusD) the increasing number of elderly people in the population4. About how long did it take the birthrate to return to the 1933 level?A) 20 years B) 30 years C) 40 years D) 50 years5. Which of the following conclusions about the birthrate is supported by the passage?A) The long-range decline in the birthrate will continue in the next century.B) Another dramatic increase in the birthrate will occur before the 215 century.C) The birthrate will continue to vary greatly.D) An increase in the birthrate depends mainly on advances in medical care.第 6 页共10 页第 7 页 共 10 页第三篇 The whole industrial process, which makes many of the goods and machines we need and use in our daily lives, is bound to create a number of waste products which upset the environment balance, or the ecological balance as it is also known. Many of these waste products can be prevented or disposed of sensibly, but clearly while more and more new goods are produced and made complex, there will be new, dangerous wastes to be disposed of, for example the waste products from nuclear power stations. Many people, therefore, see pollution as only part of a larger and more complex problem, that is, the whole process of industrial production and consumption of goods. Others again see the problem mainly in connection with agriculture, where new methods are helping farmers grow more and more on their land to feed our ever increasing populations. However, the land itself is gradually becoming worn out as it is being used, in some cases, too heavily, and artificial fertilizers cannot restore the balance. Whatever its underlying reasons, there is no doubt that much of the pollution caused could be controlled if only companies, individuals and governments would make more efforts. In the home there is an obvious need to control litter and waste. Food comes wrapped up three or four times in packages that all have to be disposed of; drinks are increasingly sold in bottles or tins which cannot be reused. This not only causes a litter problem, but also is a great waste of resources, in terms of glass, metals and paper. Advertising has helped this process by persuading many of us not only to buy things we neither want nor need, but also to throw away much of what we do buy. Pollution and waste combine to be a problem everyone can help to solve by cutting out unnecessary buying, excess consumption and careless disposal of the products we use in our daily lives. (61.4%) 1. What do you think will destroy the environment balance? A) Waste products .B) The whole industrial process. C) Many of the goods we use. D) Some machines we need and use in our daily life. 2. The waste products from nuclear power stations are ________. A) new and complex B) new and dangerous C) hard to be disposed of D) easy to be disposed of 3. Problems in agriculture are caused by ________. A) the use of artificial fertilizers B) the land itself which is becoming worn out C) the land which is being used too heavily D) the introduction of new farming methods 4. Food packages, bottles and tins for drinks can cause ________. A) air pollution B) both a litter problem and a waste of resources C) excess consumption D) unnecessary buying 5. Which of the following is not suggested in the passage? A) People have been buying too many things. B) People consume far too many things than are necessary. C) People put away waste products carelessly. D) No one can help to solve the problem of pollution and waste.班级 学号姓名---------------------------------------------装-----------------------------------------订----------------------------------------线--------------------------------------------装订线以 内不准作任何 标记第四篇Some psychologists maintain that mental acts such as thinking are not performed in the brain alone, but that one’s muscles also participate. It may be said that we think with our muscles in somewhat the same way that we listen to music with our bodies.You surely are not surprised to be told that you usually listen to music not only with your ears but with your whole body. Few people can listen to music that is more or less familiar without moving their body or, more specifically, some part of their body. Often when one listens to a symphonic (交响乐的) concert on the radio, he is tempted to direct the orchestra (乐队) even though he knows there is a competent conductor on the job.Strange as this behavior may be, there is a very good reason for it. One cannot derive all possible enjoyment from music unless he participates, so to speak, in its performance. The listener “feels” himself into the music with more or less pronounced motions of the body.The muscles of the body actually participate in the mental process of thinking in the same way, but this participation is less obvious because it is less pronounced.1.T he process of thinking is different from that of listening in that __________.A) the former is more serious B) the latter is more enjoyableC) muscle participation is less apparent to the formerD) the former is a mental process while the latter not2.S ome psychologists believe that thinking is __________.A)only a mental process in the brainB)much more of a physical process than a mental actionC)a process performed by the entire bodya process involving the muscles as well as the brain3.T he “pronounced motions” of the body is a music listener’s way of __________.A)enjoying and participating in the musicB)expressing how he likes he musicC)directing the orchestra playing the musicD)performing with his body4.P eople enjoy the music fully with __________.A) their ears B) their hands directing C) their body movements D) theireyes and ears5.T he best possible title of the passage could be __________.A) Music Appreciation B) How Muscles Participate in Mental ActsC) Thinking Process D) Participation in Music Performance四、完形填空“The average woman takes in only two thirds of the recommended daily ___1___ for iron,” notes another expert. “For a woman who already has a poor iron ___2___ , any additional iron loss from exercise may be enough to tip her over the edge into a more serious deficiency,” notes the expert.第8 页共10 页Exercise can ___3___iron loss through ___4___mechanisms. Some iron is lost in sweat, and, for unknown reasons, intense endurance exercise is sometimes ___5___ with bleeding of the digestive system. Athletes in high-impact sports such as running may also lose iron through a phenomenon where small blood vessels in the feet leak blood.There are three stages of iron deficiency. The first and most common is having low iron ___6___, a condition that ___7___has no symptoms. Fatigue and poor performance may begin to appear in the second stage of deficiency, when not enough iron is present to form the molecules of blood protein that ___8___oxygen to the working muscles. In the third and final stage, people often feel weak, tired, and ___9___ ---- and exercise performance is severely ___10___ .1. A) permission B) margin C) allowance D) admission2. A)status B)statue C)studio D)state3. A)result in B)result from C)come in D)come from4. A) a lot of B) a variety of C)plenty of D) a series of5. A)connected B)linked C)attached D)associated6. A)storages B)reserves C)percentages D)amounts7. A)only B)conveniently C)conventionally D)typically8. A)send B)transport C)deliver D)transmitC)out of breath D)in one breath9. A)short of breath B)Lack ofbreath10. A)compromised B)composed C)compound D)complicated（2）However, most people with low iron reserves don’t know they have a 1 , because traditional methods of calculating the amount of iron in blood (by checking levels of the blood protein that 2 oxygen) are not 3 , Beard states. 4 , it’s important to check levels of a different compound, which 5 the amount of storage of iron in the blood. While active, child-bearing age women are most 6 to have low iron stores, he notes, “Men are not safe, especially if they don’t eat meat and have a high level of 7 activity.” (An 8 15 percent of male long distance runners have low iron stores.) Beard and other experts say it’s 9 for people in these groups to have a 10 blood test to check blood iron reserves.1. A). defect B). deficiency C). defence D). deficit2. A). translate B). transport C). transmit D). transform3.A). abundant B). congest C). sufficient D). efficient4.A). Instead B). Otherwise C). Therefore D). In addition5.A) implies B). induces C). includes D). indicates6.A). possibly B). likely C). probably D). lively7.A).body B). brain C). physical D). mental8 A).valued B). estimated C). guessed D). evaluated9.A) advisable B). proper C). suitable D). appropriate10A) annual B). annually C). year D). yearly第9 页共10 页(3)Human studies have ___1___ primarily on older adults and suggest that ___2___esercise can improve the speed with which the brain ___3___ information. Measurements made by Arthur Kramer at the university of Illionis demonstrated that inactive adults, aged 63 to 82, could hit buttons faster in ___4___ to a tone after they ___5___ a 10-week water exercise course. A corresponding control group that didn’t exercise showed no improvement.The boost in reaction time after exercise training may ___6___ because declines associated with getting old could actually ___7___declines in physical condition. Some scientists ___8___the reduction in mental function often ___9___ getting old may really be a penalty of neglecting to stay physically active, ___10___ related factors such as medicines and poor diet.1. A) centralized B) focused C) centered D) condensed2. A)frequent B)constant C)often D)regular3. A)processes B)possesses C)analysis D)separates4. A)answer B)reply C)reaction D)response5. A)went along B)went after C)went through D)went by6. A)happen B)occur C)take place D)appear7. A)stem from B)stem out of C)grow from D)grow out of8. A)infer B)deduce C)speculate D)introduce9. A)contribute to B)attribute to C)devote to D)convert to10. A)in addition to B)in addition C)except for D)except五、写作论节假日消费高涨Holiday EconomyAs we see, the extended holidays have caused unexpected great travel craze and brisk economic activities.But there are many debates on the advantages and disadvantages of this kind of holiday economy.Many people,especially some economists,are in favor of the holiday economy.They believe that tourism-based holiday economy has raised consumption and helped to spur the domestic demands.In addition,transportation,catering,hotels and service industries become flourishing during long holidays.However,many others argue that the holiday economy do more harm than good.First,the travel craze puts a heavy burden on the traffic system.Second,thousands of tourists full scenic spots causing over crowdedness and safety problems.As to me,I believe the advantages of holiday economy outweigh its disadvantages.After all,holiday economy greatly benefits the development of our overall economy.Besides,consumers can enjoy more colourful commodities and more preferential policies provided by the merchants.But the government should take effective measures to reduce the side effects of holiday economy.第10 页共10 页。

西安⽯油⼤学《⼤学英语（⼤⼆上册）》期中试题C及其答案第 1 页共 12 页⼀、听⼒阅读 Section A Directions: In this section you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read only once . Then there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four suggested choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is closest in meaning to the sentence you have just heard. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) He left his notes in class. B) He borrowed the notes from his classmate. C) He needn ’t have the exam. D) A classmate borrowed his notes. 2. A) He has a better idea. B) It would be better if Mary could come with him. C) He thinks Mary ’s idea is the best. D) Mary should come up with a better idea. 3. A) Finish the work B) Wait until next morning. C) Go home. D) Have a rest there. 4. A) They want to go downtown. B) They want to go to a park. C) The man doesn ’t know where to park the car. D) The man wants to know where the park is. 5. A) He wants to join the others. B) He is behind in his work. C) He missed work when he was ill. D) He will catch up with his friends later. 6. A) She felt sleepy during the lecture. B) She didn ’t like the lecture. C) She felt asleep also. D) She found the lecture interesting. 7. A) The woman had chosen a color. B) The man doesn ’t care which color is chosen. C) The man is concerned about the color. D) The man has chosen a different color. 8. A) No one has a friend like Tom. B) Everyone is Tom ’s good friend. C) The man feels lucky to have Tom as a friend. D) The woman doesn ’t like any of the man ’s friend. 9. A) The man thinks the book is excellent. B) All the papers say that the book is good, too. C) The woman thinks the book is excellent. D) Reactions to the book are different.班级学号姓名命题教师教研室（系）主任审核(签字) -------------------------------------装-----------------------------------------------------线-------------------------------------------- 装订线以内不准作任何标记C) Getting the room back into shape. D) Exercising.Section BDirections: In this section you will hear 2 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage 1.11. A) At Sydney. B) At Chicago.C) At Hong Kong. D) At Melbourne.12. A) A number of iron boxes. B) A pile of woolen goods.C) A number of wooden boxes. D) Some clothing.13. A) A box. B) A cat. C) A woman. D) A man.14. A) After the plane left London. B) Before the plane left London.C) Two days ago. D) That morning.15. A) ￡345. B) ￡435 C) ￡230 D) ￡335Passage 216. A) By taxi. B) By bus. C) On foot. D) By car.17. A) Buckingham Palace. B) Oxford Street.C) The National Gallery. D) The British museum.18. A) Have some very good meals. B) Go shopping.C) See some very good plays. D) Do sightseeing.19. A) They thought English food was bad.B) They will visit London again.C) They visited London last October.D) They didn’t take their umbrella last year.20. A) The couple enjoyed themselves very much in London.B) London is the best place to visit.C) The couple saw a lot in London. D) It often rains in London.Keys 1 – 10 DCACB ABCDD 11 – 20 ACDBA CDCAD第 2 页共12 页第 3 页共 12 页⼆、单项选择 1. It is suggested that students should take an active part in social events ______ those event do not interfere with their studies. A) lest B) though C) unless D) provided 2. There was once a town in this country where all life seemed to live in ________ with its surroundings. A) coincidence B) harmony C) uniform D) alliance 3. When we are together there is no competition; neither of us feel better than or ________ to the other. A) interior B) internal C) inherit D) inferior 4. The author introduced an entirely different ________ to language teaching. A) approach B) admission C) entrance D) access 5. Professor Wang has been ________ a lot of pressure on me to change my mind. A) contributing B) exerting C) demonstrating D) tolerating 6. As all the members of the committee except the chairman were in favor of the suggestion, he9. Some scientists believe that language has a great impact ______ people’s thinking. A) to B) on C) of D) with 10. In Japan the western deadline approach is secondary _______ a thorough job. A) to B) of C) with D) by 11. Professor Taylor’s talk has indicated that science has a very strong ______on the everyday life of non-scientists as well as scientists. A) motivation B) perspective C) impression D) impact 12. I wouldn’t think it _______ to ask him to join the club ——he will only refuse. A) worthwhile B) worthless C) worth D) worthy班级学号姓名---------------------------------------------装------------------------------订----------------------------------------线------------------------------------- 装订线以内不准作任何标记13. The value of the industrial _______ dropped from about 70 billion dollars to slightly more than 31 billion.A) outcome B) output C) outlook D) outset14. However, _______ weight is not an inevitable part of getting older.A) obtaining B) gaining C) getting D) developing15. They must know how to make use of and when necessary to discardthe old ______ rules.A) conventional B) conditional C) flexible D) feasible16. Originally the play was _______ for October 2004, but had to be cancelled.A) convinced B) scheduled C) suspended D) enrolled17. One of Magritte’s paintings is of a man with his hat ______ inmid-air above his head.A) prepared B) participated C) operated D) suspended18. The problem is so difficult that we cannot ______ it _____ withoutthe help of our teacher.A) work ; out B) work ; at C) operate ; at D) agree ; to19. Today the most difficult and ________ questions about the economic crisisof the late 1990s concern its deeper causes, both domestic and international.A) preliminary B) controversial C) fruitful D) capable20. We have to do our ______ to make the process as simply as possible.it won’t take many minutes to fill in but your answers willgive us a good idea of what is wanted and what is not.A) complicated B) comprehensive C) controversial D) preliminary22. The lord mayor has ______ a fund for the victims of the disaster.A) set up B) set out C) set aside D) set in23. The building became ______ a fish market, a cheap restaurant,a small hotel and finally a supermarket.A) continuously B) continually C) successively D) fundamentally24. She _______ all her old clothes when she moved to a new city.A) dismissed B) disposed C) discarded D) displaced25. From my point of view this approach is _______ to that one.A) better B) worse C) superior D) best26. Unless they get the right approach they would _______,and their competitors are already years ahead of them.A) feel behind B) feel through C) lag behind D) lag through27. Finally the murder case was dismissed ________ to lack of evidence.A) because B) as C) thereby D) owing第 4 页共12 页第 5 页共 12 页28. I realized what I was doing and decided to have this problem ________, and I traced it back to when I was in hospital asa child. A) different B) consulted C) reformed D) analysed 29. The course was cancelled although over the students’_______. A) arguments B) quarrels C) protests D) conflicts 30. Held up in a traffic jam, we ______ the planners for not having the foresight to have built a five-lane motorway. A) strained B) attended C) achieved D) cursed 31. With a standard bulb, only 5% of the electricity is ______ to light —— the rest is wasted away as heat. A) compressed B) converted C) exhausted D) confined 32. Colour-blind people often find it difficult to _____ between blue and green. A) separate B) distinguish C) compare D) contrast 33. We welcome rain, but a(n) ______ large amount of rainfall will cause floods. A) constantly B) extensively C) specially D) extremely 34. Being a pop star can be quite a hard life, with a lot of traveling _____ heavy schedules. A) with regard to B) as to C) in relation to D) owing to 35. Henry’s news report covering the conference was so______ that nothing had been omitted. A) clear B) moderate C) comprehensive D) understandable 36. He is ______ about his chances of winning a good medal in the Olympics next year. A) optimistic B) optional C) outstanding D) obvious 37. During the process, great care has to be taken to protect ______ silk from damage. A) sensitive B) tender C) delicate D) sensible 三、阅读理解第⼀篇 DBCBB During the rest of sleep, the fatigue of the body disappears and recuperation (复原) begins. The tired mind gathers new energy; the memory improves; and annoyance and problems are seen correctly. Some adults require little sleep, others need eight to ten hours in every twenty-four. Infants sleep sixteen to eighteen hours daily, the amount gradually decreasing as they grow older. Young students may need twelve hours; university students may need ten.班级学号姓名----------------------------------------装-----------------------------订----------------------------------------线-------------------------------------------- 装订线以内不准作任何标记A worker with a physically demanding job may also need ten, whereas an executive working under great pressure may manage on six to eight. Many famous people are well known to have required little sleep. Napoleon Bonaparte, Thomas Edison, and Charles Darwin apparently averaged only four to six hours a night.Investigators have tried to find out how long a person can go without sleep. Several people have reached more than 115 hours -- nearly five days. Whatever the limit, it is absolute. Animals kept awake for from five to eight days have died of exhaustion. The limit for human beings is probably about a week.1. It is implied in the passage that _______.A) a light sleep is as refreshing as a deep one B) memory is greatly improved during sleepC) famous people need less sleep than ordinary peopleD) sleep is important for good mental and physical health2. It can be concluded from the passage that the amount of sleep required ________.A) depends on the bed one sleeps in B) varies greatly from one individual to anotherC) can be predicted from the type of job one hasD) is closely related to the amount of pressure one suffers3. The word “formula” (line 3, paragraph 3) most probably means ________.A) a prescription B) a mathematical ruleC) a fixed method or approach D) an expression of the elements of a compound4. A person should _______ in order to sleep well.A) go to bed early B) follow his sleep routineC) sleep as much as he can D) do a physically demanding job5. The longest time a human being can survive without sleep is probably _______A) five days B) seven days C) ten days D) twelve days第⼆篇 A. D. C. B. BArtificial flowers are used for scientific as well as decorative purposes. They are made from a variety of materials, such as wax and glass, so skillfully that they can scarcely be distinguished from natural flowers. In making such models, hard work and artistry (艺术才能) are called for, as well as thorough knowledge of plant structures. The collection of glass flowers in the Botanical Museum of Harvard University is the most famous in North America and is widely known throughout the scientific world. In all, there are several thousand models in colored glass, the work of two artist-naturalists. Leopold Blaschka and his son Rudolph.The intention was to have the collection represent at least one member of each flower family native to the United States. Although it was never completed, it contains more than seven hundred species representing 164 families of flowering plants, a group of第 6 页共12 页第 7 页共 12 页fruits showing the effect of fungus diseases, and thousands of flower plants and magnified details. Every detail of these is accurately reproduced in color and structure. The models are kept in locked cases as they too valuable and weak for classroom use. 1. W hich of the following is the best title for the passage? A 、An Extensive Collection of Glass Flowers B 、The Lives of Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka C 、Flowers Native to the United States D 、Materials Used for Artificial Flowers 2. I n making artificial flowers it requires __________. A) wax and glass B) the work of Leopold Blaschka and Rudolph C) hard work and artistry D) perfect knowledge of plant structure, hard work and artistry 3. W hich of the following statements about Leopold Blaschka and Rudolph is NOT true? A) They didn’t complete th e whole collection though they worked hard. B) They made the collection in colored glass. C) They made the collection both for display and for classroom use. D) They were well known in the circle of scientists. 4. I n Paragraph 2, “Although it was never completed…” here the “it”refers to __________. A) “The intention” B) “the collection” C) “one member” D) “each flower family” 5. W hich of the following is NOT included in the display at the Botanical Museum of Harvard University? A) Models of 164 families of flowering plants.championship from Paddy Ryan in a bare fisted battle marked by hitting, scratching, and biting without any rule.班级学号姓名---------------------------------------------装-----------------------------------订----------------------------------------线-------------------------------------------- 装订线以内何标记Five years later, while fighting Patsy Cardiff at Minneapolis, Sullivan broke his right arm in the third round, but he continued fighting to the sixth round and won. In 1889, Sullivan defeated Jade Kilrain with his bare fists in another championship fight, winning twenty thousand dollars and a diamond prize medal. His admirers talked of runninghim for the next governor, but he traveled to Australia for a boxing tour instead, coming back only to lose his title in a twenty-one-round match with a young Californian named James J. Corbett.“Gentleman James” victory in this match marked a t urning point, for it showed scientific boxing was over strength. But Corbett’s title ended in 1897, when another boxer, Bob Fitzsimmons, in less than three seconds, achieved his feats and then Fitzsimmons knocked out an Irishman, won the heavyweight championship of the world, and invented the terrible “solar plexus punch.”1. Boxing matches in the early days were ________.A) short and bloody B) usually spare-time competitionsC) governed by strict rules D) cruel2. Sullivan held the world’s heavyweight title for ________.A) at least seven years B) only a year C) five years D) twenty-one years3. Sullivan’s fight with Kilrain was ________.A)the first boxing championship matchB) a bare-fisted championship fightB)the last boxing match to be fought bare-fistedD) a six-round match4.Sullivan was so popular that his admirers ________.A) encouraged him to be a governor B) raised twenty thousand dollarsfor himC) advised him to take boxing tour of Australia D) refused to believe he couldbe defeated5. According to the passage, which of the following statements istrue?A) Boxing was long viewed interestingB) Sullivan invented the terrible “solar plexus punch.”C) The fighting was usually done with bare fists in the early years.D) While fighting Patsy Cardiff at Minneapolis, Sullivan broke his left arm in the third round.第四篇1. A 2. D 3.D 4.B 5. DIt is inescapable fact that to most people there comes a time when failing powers of mind第8 页共12 页from children, other relatives, or occasionally friends. When an old person or old couple gives up an independent home and becomes part of another household it does not mean that all the problems of old age are automatically solved; the problems are different, not so pressing perhaps, and their solution lies more with the younger relatives than with the older people themselves.Caring for aged requires skills as well as goodwill. Much advice is now available for those caring for young children and babies, and there are numerous books to help mothers in bringing up their families, but as far as I know little has been written about the day-to-day care of old people. Fortunately the first essentials, sympathy and affection, are very often to be found, and will carry relatives, friends and old people a long way, but not the whole way, without these two virtues the work of caring for the old can be onerous (繁重) and unrewarding.Probably the first thing for anyone to learn who had old people to care for is the need to allow them the freedom of action, to realize that their personality is still individual and that social significance is essential to happiness. It is all too easy to take the attitude that the old are past doing anything and to encourage resting and doing nothing. This is mistaken kindness, though it may be an easy way of satisfying the conscience compared with the more exacting way of continual encouragement to be active, to go out, to find worthwhile occupation. The latter course, however, is much more likely to promote happiness.1.T o solve the problems of the old __________.A、younger relatives should play a key roleB、old people should live with youngerrelativesC、old people should live in an independent homeD、younger relatives should visit the old occasionally2.A dvice about bringing up families is mentioned in the second paragraph to show that__________.A)it is the first essential to care for the oldB)it is easier to care for the young than the oldC)goodwill and skill are required in caring for the oldD)there are not enough suggestions about caring for the old3.W hich of the following statements will the author probably agree with?A)It is mistaken kindness to encourage the old to look for a job.B)Young people are more concerned with social significance than the old.C)With failing powers of mind or body, the old should be encouraged to rest.D)Younger relatives often, but not always feel sympathy and affection for the old.4.W hich of the following is closest in meaning to the word “pressing” (Para.1)?A) independent B) urgent C) automatic D) essential5.W hat is the best title for the passage?A) Personalities of the Old B) Problems of the OldC) Housing of the Old D) Caring for the OldExplaining his approach to education, Joe Gauld says the conventional education system cannot be ___1___. He notes “no amount of change” with the horse and carriage “will produce an automobile”. The Hyde School assumes “every human being has a unique potential” that is based on character, not intelligence or wealth. Conscience and hard work are valued. Success is ___2___by growth, not academic achievement. Students are ___3___to take responsibility for each other. To avoid the controversy of other character programs used in US schools, Gauld says the concept of doing your best has nothing to do with forcing the students to accept a particular set of ___4___ or religious values.Commitment among parents is a key ___5___ in the Hyde mixture. For the students to gain admission, parents also must agree to accept and demonstrate the school’s philosophies and outlook. The parents agree in writing to meet monthly in one of 20 religious groups, go to a yearly three-day regional retreat, and ___6___ at least three times a year in workshops, discussion groups and ___7___ at Bath. Parents of Main students have an ___8___ rate of 95% in the many sessions. Joe and Makcolm Gauld both say children tend to do their ___9___ when they see their parents making similar ___10__ . The biggest obstacle for many parents, they say, is to realize their own weaknesses.1. A) changed B) shifted C) reformed D) modified2. A) made B)measured C)valued D)took3. A) required B)inquired C)acquired D)questioned4. A)models B)morals C)moulds D)modes5. A)initiative B)invention C)integration D)ingredient6. A)spend B)cost C)use D)consume7. A)commitments B)conferences C)seminars D)schedules8. A)appearance B)attendance C)approaches D)agreements9. A)outwork B)outset C)upgrade D)utmost10. A)offences B)efficiency C)effects D)efforts（2）The process for public school parents is still 1 , with a lot more difficulty because it is difficult to 2 parents that it is 3 for them to participate. 4 the 100 students enrolled in New Haven, about 30%of the parents attend special meetings. The low attendance is 5 commitments they made at the outset of the program when Hyde officials interviewed 300 families.One 6 inner-city high school teacher who now works in the New Haven program, says teachers also 7 . “Here we really begin to 8 on having a fruitful relationship with each student. Our focus is really about teacher to student and then we together deal with t he…academics. In the traditional high school setting, it’s teacher to the material and then to the student.” The teacher-student relationship is taken even 9 at Hyde. Faculty 10 are conducted by the students.第10 页共12 页1. A). to work out B). worked out C). being worked out D). working out2. A). conform B). convince C). appeal D). attract3.A). worth B). worthy C). worthy of D). worthwhile4. A). Of B). Among C). In D). Along5. A). in spite of B). because of C). a result of D). relevant to6. A). form B). formal C). former D). before7. A). profit B). benefit C). fulfill D). satisfy8. A). make an effort B). do our utmost C). pay attention D). focusThe Japanese business person works to achieve harmony, ___1___the deal falls through, and will spend ___2___ time is necessary to determine a “you to you” approach, communicating personal views only indirectly and directly.This places time in a different ___3___ . In Japan the Western deadline approach is secondary to a thorough job. ___4___ this difference in emphasis, the Japanese are thorough in their meetings ___5___ in their production. Thus Americans are often frustrated by the many ___6___ meetings in many Japanese businesses. But where the American is pressing for a specific decision, the Japanese is trying to devise a rather broad direction.___7___ once a given agreement is made, it is the Japanese who sometimes wonder at the slow pace ___8___ Westerners implement the decision. The Japanese are eager to move __9___ and Westerners, perhaps lag ___10___ as they take the time for in-depth planning.1. A) even if B) as if C) while D) unless2. A)what B)whatever C)much D)how ever3. A)opinion B)outlook C)idea D)perspective4. A)In spite of B)In addition to C)Except for D)Owing to5. A)as well B)as well as C)as yet D)as long as6. A)continual B)continuous C)successive D)serial7. A)In a word B)By the way C)On the otherhand D)On thecontrary8. A)which B)in which C)that D)in that9. A)forward B)upward C)ahead D)forth10. A)back B)slowly C)behind D)down五、写作关于挫折与困难的四级英语作⽂1．有些⼈认为挫折是坏事2．更多的⼈并不认为挫折是坏事3．我的看法第11 页共12 页Is Frustration a Bad Thing?According to The New Oxford Dictionary of English, frustration, by definition, means the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something. Since frustration seems to be a negative feeling, some people may be tempted to think that frustration is bad for people. They believe that constant frustration may cause serious mental problems. People suffering from such psychological problems often resort to violence or suicide, which poses a big threat to the people around them and thus causes instability to the whole society.Others, however, hold a different view. They maintain that it is beneficial to people. It goes side by side with success. It inspires people to overcome hardships and difficulties and achieve the final success. People with this view even go so far as to say that no frustration, no success. Indeed, we cannot always hope to embrace success and never accept failure. And most importantly, only if we learn from many a failure can we do things better and finally overcome such a bad feeling as frustration.第12 页共12 页。

2021届陕西省石油化工学校高三英语期中试题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ABest of British：Outdoor CinemasLuna Beach Cinema, BrightonOn the beaches of Brighton this summer, you can enjoy the lapping of waves as you take inFinding Dory, Moana and Sharknadoover a month-long residency. This spot boasts the highest definition outdoor LED screen in the country. stretching to an impressive 33 feet!Moonlight Flicks, ChesterThe biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England, Moonlight Flicks will be showing some serious blockbusters（大片）this summer, including A Star Is Born and singalong crowd-pleaser, The Greatest Showman. Cinephiles can gather on the lawn and plug into wireless headphones to ensure perfect sound quality.Rooftop Film Club, LondonEnjoy cult classics and family favorites while looking out on a view of London's skyline with the city's unique Rooftop Film Club. The current programme only runs until June 30 and our top picks include The Breakfast Club, Fargo and a special 65th anniversary showing of Rear Window.Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North WalesThe 11th-century Chirk Castle was first built under the reign o£ Edward I, but now it's the destination for Silly Walk superfans, as they put on screenings of the cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Has there ever been a more perfect surrounding to enjoy the comedy capers of King Arthur and his dozy squire?1. What can you enjoy in the biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England?A.Finding DoryB.A Star Is BornC.The Breakfast ClubD.Monty Python and the Holy Grail.2. Where can you enjoy a special anniversary show?A. Luna Beach Cinema, Brighton.B. Moonlight Flicks, Chester.C. Rooftop Film Club, London.D. Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North Wales3. What's the purpose of writing the text?A. To encourage summer activities.B. To advertise several cult classics.C. To recommend some blockbusters.D. To introduce outdoor cinemas.BSonoma County is adding artificial intelligence to its wildfire fighting. The county has entered into an agreement with the South Korean firm Alchera to equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software that detects wildfire activity and then issues a warning to authorities.The technology examines past and current images of terrain (地形;地势) and searches for certain changes, such as flames burning in darkness, said Chris Godley, the county’s director of emergency management. But emergency workers will first have to“teach”the system to distinguish between images that show fire smoke, and others that might show clouds, fog etc. The software will use feedback from humans to improve its algorithm(算法) and will eventually be able to detect fires on its own — or at least that’s what county officials hope.“It’s kind of like learning how to read,”Godley said. “What letters can I put together to make up a word?” The county activated the technology Wednesday and received 16 positive reports of smoke — all of which turned out to be permitted burns, he said. Once a seasonal ban on controlled burns goes into effect in April or May, the county plans to speed up the testing and feedback phase. The hope is that by November, the system will no longer need to be taught and can start providing reliable intelligence. Godley said. “It’s going to take us a while to make sure weget the bugs outand that we really can depend on it because ultimately this is a lifesaving mission.”The technology is intended to help officials investigate potential fire starts earlier so they can get personnel out to them more quickly and issue necessary warnings. Officials expect other places will adopt it if the technology is successful, particularly because it plugs into the camera network that’s already in place statewide.“We ultimately believe its potential could be realized in a year or two,” Godley said. “And it could really havea dramatic impact here in California.”4. What does the system first have to do before being put into work?A. Equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software.B. Learn to tell between images of fire smoke and other pictures.C. Use feedbacks to improve its ability to detect fire independently.D. Examine images of the terrain and search for any possible changes.5. What do local officials expect the technology to accomplish?A. Be able to make positive reports of smoke.B. Be able to control seasonal burns in the area.C. Help them spot potential fire starts as soon as possible.D. Learn how to distinguish pictures of flames from clouds.6. What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 mean?A. kill all the bugs.B. get rid of mistakesC. provide reliable informationD. speed up testing process7. What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. AI is creating a dramatic impact in California.B. AI is applied to monitor terrains in California.C. A new tool to help detect wildfire in California.D. A new way to put an end to wildfire in California.CWhile the start of a new school year is always exciting, this year was even more so for some elementary school students inAuckland,New Zealand. They became the world’s first kids to be “taught” by a digital teacher.Before you start imagining a human-like robot walking around the classroom, Will is just an avatar that appears on the student’s desktop, or smartphone screen, when ordered to come.The autonomous animation platform has been modeled after the human brain and nervous system, allowing it to show human-like behavior. The digital teacher is assigned to teach Vector’s “Be sustainable with energy”— a free program forAucklandelementary schools.Just like the humans it replaced, Will is able to instantly react to the students’ responses to the topic. Thanks to a webcam and microphone, the avatar not only responds to questions the kids may have, but also picks up non-verbal cues. For instance, if a student smiles at Will, he responds by smiling back. This two-way interaction not only helps attract the students’ attention, but also allows the program’s developers to monitor their engagement, and make changes if needed.Nikhil Ravishankar believes that Will-like avatars could be a novel way to catch the attention of the next generation. He says, “I have a lot of hope in this technology as a means to deliver cost-effective, rich, educational experience in the future.”The program, in place since August 2018, has been a great success thus far. Ravishankar says, “ What was fascinating to me was the reaction of the children to Will. The way they look at the world is so creative and different, and Will really captured their attention.” However, regardless of how popular it becomes, Will is unlikely to replace human educators any time soon.8. What was special for some elementary school students inAuckland?A. A digital teacher taught them.B. They first saw something digital.C. This was the start of a new school year.D. They could get close to smartphone screen.9. What is the benefit of this two-way interaction?A. It can smile back.B. It can use microphone.C. It can talk any topic for free.D. It can change if necessary.10. What’s Ravishankar’s attitude to Will’s replacing Human educators soon?A. Optimistic.B. Doubtful.C. Unclear.D. Disapproving.11. What might be the best title for the passage?A. New High-tech Contributes to EducationB. The World’s First Digital Teacher Appears in Classroom.C. The World’s First Digital Teacher, a Help to StudentsD.New ZealandWill Replace Teachers in ClassroomsDWhen my friend suggested going to the op shop (二手商店)，instantly I thought “I hope no one I know sees me”. It was the same when my cousin commented on my new furniture and Japanese, fine-bone-china bowls and asked where I got them. They were from the local op shop but instead I said “from the antique shop”.Many people in my Greek-Cypriot community would look down on me if I said I shopped at the op shop. They may pity me, consider me poor, a failure. Immigrants sacrificed their families and homes for a better life. Buying a house and having enough money to live comfortably, to educate your children and see them also live comfortably, are a big part of the immigrant dream, But has this dream made us materialistic at the cost of our own planet?Our love for purchasing the latest trendy clothes or furniture, then donating them when we are tired of them has become normal. I was once like this. But after watching the documentaryThe True CostI learned donated clothes that don’t get sold are sent to developing nations, many of them ending up in landfills (垃圾填埋地). In addition, your new dress requires electricity and materials to make. But if you buy a second-hand dress, that’s one less dress in a landfill and one less new dress to be made.A friend introduced me to op shopping only a few years ago. My firstitem was a dress she gifted me. It was lovely and I loved it. Nobody could tell it was second-hand. This opened me up to purchasing more second-handhigh quality branded clothes. Once I visited a friend and was impressed by how she decorated her apartment. “It’s all second-hand,” she said. I couldn’t believe it. The truth is a lot of things sold at the op shop are in new or almost new condition. That’s when I made the decision to only buy second-hand things.Selling second-hand things isn’t anything new butwhat the planet needs is more buyers. There is so much excess (过量) production in the world. So stop feeling ashamed, and let’s get shopping.12. What kind of feeling is expressed in Paragraph 1?A. Pride.B. Embarrassment.C. Delight.D. Sympathy.13. Whatare many people in the author’s community like?A. They are probably materialistic.B. They care about the environment.C. They think highly of op shopping.D. They look down upon immigrants.14. What was the author encouraged to do after visiting her friend’s apartment?A. Watch the documentaryThe True Cost.B. Donate more to local charities.C. Avoid shopping too much.D. Stop buying new things.15. What’s the purpose of the text?A. To entertain.B. To advertise.C. To persuade.D. To describe.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。

第 1 页 共 9 页一，听力理解 Section A Directions : In this section you will hear 10 statements. Each statement will be read only once. Then there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four suggested choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is closest in meaning to the sentence you have just heard. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) His English book is behind him. B) His English book is lost. C) He forgot to take his English book. D) He didn ’t read his English book. 2.A) The medicine doesn ’t have any effect. B) The medicine doesn ’t work. C) The medicine cure the sick man. D) The medicine makes the disease develop slowly. 3.A) It is dangerous when the traffic light is red. B) Don ’t cross the street when the red light is on. C) It is dangerous to drive without the red traffic light. D) Wait until the red light is on. 4.A) This book cost me a lot. B) The book I read last week was more interesting. C) I ’m interested in these two books. D) I prefer this book to the one I read last week. 5.A) He paid the writer last month. B) All the typewriters were repaired last month. C) He used all the typewriters in the office last month. D) All the typewriters were examined last month. 6. A) He enjoyed the party. B) He enjoyed meeting interesting people at the party. C) All the people enjoyed the party. D) It was a pleasure for him to talk with people at the party. 7.A) She went to bed after she finished reading the book. B)She went to bed after she finished writing the book. C) She went to her bed to get the book. D) She read the book in her hand.班级学号姓名命题教师 教研室（系）主任审核(签字) ---------------------------------------------装-----------------------------------------订----------------------------------------线-------------------------------------------- 装订线以内不准作任何标记2009 /2010 学年第一学期期末考试题（卷）8.A) You will buy the tickets in ten days.B) The play is not free.C) All the tickets were sold out ten days ago.D) You’d better book the tickets well in advance.9.A) Joe doesn’t know how to read a book.B) Joe often loses his books.C) Joe often loses his way after he reads books.D) Joe is so interested in his books that he forgets his surroundings.10.A)The policemen caught five men.B) The policemen got to know from a report that five men had stopped a car.C) The policemen received a report that five cars had been stopped.D) It was reported that five men had been caught.Section BDirections: In this section you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.11. A) At the market.B) In the kitchen.C) In the restaurant.D) In the department store.12. A) The radio needs repairing.B) He repaired the radio by himself.C) A repairman repaired the radio.D) His brother repaired the radio.13. A) He hurt himself.B) His car was out of order.C) His car was stolen.D) He had an accident.14. A) John used to play basketball.B) John was used to playing basketball.C) John doesn’t play basketball very well.D) John doesn’t play basketball as he used to.15. A) The man.B) A girl.C) Bob.D) The speaker.16. A) They want to drink something.B) They want to find a shelter.C) They can have a rest.D) They are thirsty and tired.第 2 页共9 页17.17. A) A cake and a cup of coffee.B) A cake and a cup of milk.C) A sandwich and a cup of coffee.D) A sandwich and a cup of milk.18. A) Write an article.B) Type a few letters.C) Write a report.D) Mail some letters.19. A) She has to finish her work tonight.B) She doesn’t like to go with him.C) She doesn’t like him.D) She has seen the new film.20.A) 5:10. B) 5:00. C) 10:05. D) 9:55.二，单项选择1.1. The scientist that everyone was at risk of that disease.A) pointed B) was put forward C) emphasized D) lectured2. These photos, which were to her last E-mail, were all about her travel across Europe.A) fixed B) tied C) fastened D) attached3. In that country, all men between 18 and 45 without are expected to serve in the army during the war.A) excuse B) exception C) expiration D) explanation4. Some of armed attacks are seldom able to identify their offenders because their attention focuses on the guns, rather than on their users.A) targets B) aims C) goals D) victims5. The two boys a coin into the air and waited patiently for it to drop onto the ground.A) bounced B) jumped C) pushed D) tossed6. The train is just the station, so we shall be in time to meet her.A) pulling out B) pulling off C) pulling up D) pulling into7. Dogs were brought in to the area for survivors.A) research B) look for C) search D) find8. He was woken up by an phone call early in the morning, when he was sleeping soundly.A) unexpected B) expected C) extra D) exceptional9. According to many educators, folk tales often help to develop a child’s .A) mind B) heart C) imagination D) thought10. There are serious problems in the United States.A) human kind B) racial C) human type D) human tribe11. National wealth depends to a high degree on a country’s standards.A) teaching B)learning C) studying D) educational12. With the money given by her father, she could a house in the town nearby.A)cost B) spend C) afford D) bargain第 3 页共9 页第 4 页 共 9 页13. When I saw the job announced in the paper, I wrote to the company to ask for the ___ of it. A) managers B) employers C) employees D) details 14. She looked a bit _____ when you called her middle-aged. A) raged B) offended C) delighted D) cautious 15. People know that babies cry by _____ when they are hungry. A) institute B) institution C) distinct D) instinct 16. The sea has been _____ away at the rock for years. A) eating B) taking C) washing D) rushing 17. The car moved sideways on the ice and went ____ control, hitting a coming truck head on. A) out B) out of C) under D) away from 18. The work needs some _____ help; we cannot finish the task alone in such a short period of time. A) traditional B) fashionable C) additional D) behavioral 19. He looked about thirty, tall and _____. In my opinion, he looks like a normal artist. A) shaved B) shocked C) trembled D) polished 20. The doctor will be here _____. We might as well get everything well prepared before he arrives. A) currently B) presently C) unexpectedly D) previously 21. All these experiences have taught me a great deal about life and . A) fact B) reality C) practice D) true 22. It was all a wrong understanding; he had meant no . A) harm B) damage C) loss D) wound 23. He is clever enough to have some ideas. A) original B) wise C) high D) created 24. The two teaching buildings are 200 meters . A) apart B) separate C) far D) set aside 25. Most leaders at the meeting ______ pollution control to protect the environment. A) advanced B) conveyed C) advocated D) expressed 26. Even as a child, he showed an intention to _____ over other children. A) eliminate B) determine C) donate D) dominate 27. Needs of the poor, disease and _____ remain major problems. This is especially true in the third world countries. A) literacy B) innocence C) ignorance D) idiot 28. I have _____ an attacker in my imagination, not in reality. A) conflicted B) confessed C) conducted D) confronted 29. The government hopes that all _____ will be running on electricity by the end of next decade. A) transportation B) cashiers C) automobiles D) robbery 30. Jane felt most _____ while the teacher talked to her mother about her poor achievement at school. A) cozy B) dozy C) uncomfortable D) odd班级 学号姓名---------------------------------------------装-----------------------------------------订----------------------------------------线--------------------------------------------装订线以 内不准作任何 标记三，阅读理解（一）ABDBBIs your family interested in buying a dog? A dog can be a happy addition to your family, but if you choose the wrong kind of dog, it can cause a lot of trouble.Families should sit down and thoroughly discuss the problems involved before buying a dog. Even if the children in your family are the ones who want the dog, the parents are ones who are really responsible for seeing that the animal is properly cared for. If you don’t know much about dogs, it’s a good idea to go to the library or the ASPCA (美国动物保护协会)for books about various kinds of dogs, as well as books about how to train a puppy. In reading about the different kinds, you should know that a dog described as very alert may be too jumpy and bouncy. When a book describes a dog as an ideal hunting dog, it probably means that the dog won’t be happy living in a small apartment. Dogs of different kinds vary in popularity as the years go by. One of the most popular dogs these days is the German shepherd. This is because it provides protection as well as companionship. The family should be warned that these dogs grow up to be very big, and may be too powerful for children to handle. If space is limited, a toy dog may be a good choice. These dogs are very small and easy to train. They don’t need to be walked daily, since they can exercise in the space available in the home.1. The main topic of the passage is ________.A) the care and proper selection of dogs for family petsB) different breeds of dogsC) responsibility for seeing that dogs are properly cared forD) different kinds of books about dogs2. According to the passage, who is really responsible for the dog’s welfare?A) Children. B) Parents. C) Family D) ASPCA3. The writer suggests one can get information about the different kinds of dogs _________.A) from the ASPCA B) from the libraryC) by buying a dog from a pet store D) by reading books about dogs4. According to the passage, why is the German shepherd a popular dog?A) Because they are big and aggressive.B) Because they provide companionship as well as protection.C) Because most people are afraid of them.D) Because they are easy to train.5. The toy dog is a good choice when ________.A) you have small children B) your living space is not largeC) you are afraid of large dogs D) you live in the city（二）CACBCSarah Winchester was a very rich woman. She didn’t buy many jewels or fancy clothes. Instead, she spent millions of dollars to build a house. The strange thing about Sarah’s house was that it was never finished. Work on the house went on for 38 years because Sarah was afraid to stop building it.Sarah’s house was near San Jose, California. Every day, a crew of carpenters, plumbers, and other workers arrived there. Sarah wanted more rooms and more doors and more windows, so the workers kept on building them. The house was seven floors high and had 160 rooms. There were 2,000 doors and 10,000 windows. There were also three elevators, nine kitchens, 47 fireplaces.第 5 页共9 页第 6 页 共 9 页Why did Sarah want a house that kept getting bigger? The reason seemed to be that Sarah was afraid of dying. She thought she would die when the house was finished, so she made certain that it never finished. Sarah Winchester ’s plan seemed to have worked because she lived to be 83 years old. Finally, her house finished. 1. What did Sarah keep doing her house? A) Making it cleaner. B) Making it quieter. C) Making it bigger. D) Making it more beautiful. 2. The story says that Sarah ’s house had ________. A) 7 floors B) 40 floors C) 160 floors D) 3 floors 3. Who did the work on Sarah ’s house? A) Sarah herself and other workers. B) Sarah ’s children and other workers. C) Carpenters and plumbers and other workers. D) Engineers and other workers. 4. How long did the work on the house continue? A) For 7 years. B) For 38 years C) For 83 years. D) The story doesn ’t tell 5. Sarah ’s house was finally finished ________. A) when she moved in B) when she spent all her money C) when she died D) when she was seriously ill （三） BADCB We live in the ―Computer Age .‖ Just 35 years ago, computers couldn ’t do much. They were huge and costly. They used a lot of energy. Only a few people were interested in them. Today computers are smaller and cheaper. They can do some amazing things. Computers have become important for many reasons. They work faster than humans and make fewer mistakes. They can ―remember ‖ huge amounts of information. A computer can solve millions of problems in a few seconds. A person might need years to solve the same number of problems. Computers are used in nearly every kind of work. Police use them to check on stolen cars. Companies use them to keep track of supplies. Planes and trains are guided by computers. So are telephone calls and traffic lights. Small computers are being used in schools and homes. In 1981 there were 30,000 computers in our classrooms. Today there are over 700,000 computers in our classrooms. The use of computers in growing. More computers will mean more jobs for many people. People will needed to run and repair them.班级 学号姓名---------------------------------------------装-----------------------------------------订----------------------------------------线--------------------------------------------装订线以 内不准作任何 标记1. Computers weren’t popular at first because ________.A) no one could understand them B) they were too big and expensiveC) they used no energy D) they had too many wires2. Compared with a person, a computer ________.A) works faster B) speaks louderC) remembers less D) makes more mistakes3. The passage says that computers are now in ________.A) kitchen B) phone booths C) stores D) classrooms4. According to the story, What kind of work will grow?A) Flying planes. B) Building traffic lights.C) Fixing computers D) Repairing telephones.5. How many computers are used in classrooms today?A) About 500,000. B) More than 700,000.C) About 50,000. D) More than 60,000.（四）ACDCCEach May the quiet city of Indianapolis is jammed with people. They come to watch the ―Indy 500.‖ This 500-mile race is the most famous of all auto races.The motor race track is on the spot where an old farm once stood. A man named Carl Fisher bought the land in 1909. The car was a new invention at that time. Hardly anyone took the idea of car racing seriously. Yet Fisher pushed ahead with his plan to build a track.In two years the track was finished. It took 450 workers, 300 mules, and seven giant steamrollers to do the job. First, the ground was made perfectly flat. Then gravel was spread over the two-and-a-half-mile track. The top layer was made of crushed stone and tar. Grandstands to hold 15,000 people were build.The first races at the track were a disaster. The road broke under the speeding autos. Dust and rocks flew into drivers faces. There were several accidents. Some drivers and even some fans were killed.Auto racing might have ended after that. But Carl Fisher promised to make the track safer. This was done by paving it with 3,000 bricks. Safer grandstands were also built. Now they hold 300,000 fans who attend the race each year.1. What kind land was the auto track built on?A) Farmland. B) Park land. C) City land. D) Swamp land.2. In 1909, most people hadn’t seen any ________.A) roads B) mules C) car races D) farmers3. The trace tack was covered with ________.A) tar and grass B) wood and stoneC) tar and plastic D) stone and tar4. What happened at first races?A) No one showed up. B) Cars ran out of gas.C) People were killed in accidents. D) Auto racing ended.5. The race track was paved with bricks to make I t________.A) quicker B) bigger C) safer D) faster.第7 页共9 页四，完形填空(1)When I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was ___1__ crippled and very short, __2__ we walked together, his hand on my arm __3__balance, people would stare. I would __4__ struggle at the unwanted attention. __5__ he ever noticed or was bothered, he never let on.It was difficult to take our steps together-- __6__, mine impatient – and __7__ that, we didn’t say much as we went along. __8__ as we started out, he always said, ―You fix the speed. I will try to change my speed and keep up to yours.‖Our __9__ walk was to or from the subway on which he traveled to work. He went to work sick. He almost never __10__ a day, and would arrive in time at the office even if others could not. A matter of pride.1. A) probably B) nearly C) severely D) likely2. A) after B) and when C) and D) when3. A) for B) with C) to D) before4. A) directly B) formally C) anxiously D) inwardly5. A) Although B) If C) As D) While6.A) his was halted B) his halted C) his halting D) his was halting7. A) instead of B) except for C) in place of D) because of8. A) But B) Once C) Unless D) Since9. A) apparent B) usual C) current D) relative10. A) considered B) regarded C) missed D) forgot(2)When snow was on the ground, it was impossible for my father to walk, even with help. At such times my sisters or I __1__ pull him through the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y., on a child’s wagon with steel runners to the subway entrance. __2__ there, he would cling __3__ the had-rail until he reached the __4__ that the warmer tunnel air kept __5__ ice. In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office building, and he would not have to go outside again __6__ we met him in Brooklyn on his way home.__7__ I think of it now, I am amazed at how much courage __ 8__ must have taken for a grown man to experience such shame and stress. And __9__ how he did it—without bitterness or complaint.He never talked about himself as a(n) __10__ of pity, nor did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a ―good heart‖, and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him.1. A) should B) would C) could D) might2. A) Once B) Since C) till D) After3. A) in B) with C) to D) of4. A) deep B) low C) down D) lower5. A) far from B) free of C) aware of D) worthy6. A) until B) as C) while D) where7. A) Because B) However C) When D) And第8 页共9 页8. A) which B) this C) that D) it9. A) about B) at C) by D) for10. A) matter C) issue C) account D) objectIt was dusk when the young Marine walked into the entrance lobby of Kings county Hospital. A nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside.―Your son is here,‖ she said to the old man. She had to repeat the words several times __1__ the patient’s eyes opened. The medicine he had been given because of the pain __2__ his heart attack made his eyes __3__ and he only dimly saw the young man __4__ Marine Corps uniform standing outside the oxygen tent. He __5__ his hand. The Marine __6__ his strong fingers around the old man’s limp ones, squeezing a __7__ of love and encouragement. The nurse brought a chair, so the Marine could sit by the bed.Nights are long in hospital, __8__ all through the night the young Marine sat there in the dimly-lit ward, __9__ the old man’s hand and __10__ words of hope and strength. Occasionally, the nurse urged the Marine to rest for a while. He refused.1. A) when B) after C) before D) since2. A) for B) from C) through D) upon3. A) adequate B) boring C) weak D) remote4. A) with B) by C) on D) in5. A) extended B) absorbed C) contributed D) displayed6. A) depended B) applied C) wrapped D) passed7. A) permission B) message C) request D) behavior8. A) but B) however C) so D) so that9. A) hold B) holding C) held D) holds10. A) offered B) to offer C) offer D) offering第9 页共9 页。

2019-2020学年陕西省石油化工学校高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AEast Yorkshire has typical unpredictable British weather. So here are some ideas to keep everybody happy when the weather is not the most ideal.William's Den, North CaveThe outdoor and indoor areas are suitable for children of all ages to have fun.There are nests to explore, rope bridges to cross, a tree-house and a slide. The attached Kitchen provides fresh food made from locally sourced ingredients serving a selection of treats.East Riding Leisure CentresKnown for a fun learner pool alongside an incredible fun zone with two slides as well, it is perfect for kids to find their feet in the water, have fun and explore. Its 6 climbing walls offer a different challenge on each. This place is suitable for anyone over the age of 4 and you can refuel at cafe with fresh food, snacks and cakes.Sewerby Hall and GardensWhen the weather’s not sure, take cover in the Hall and learn how life was in the early 1900’s for the residents and workers of the house. Then explore the zoo and meet the pigs, parrots and penguins! Kids of all ages are welcome.Withernsea LighthouseThere’s no limitation to the age of kids to climb Withernsea Lighthouse, which is 144 steps to the top, with full views of the East Yorkshire Coast at the top of it. Enjoy the museum on the ground floor and learn what life is like working and living in a lighthouse. The souvenir shop provides attractive gifts for visitors at a fair price.1.Which one is unsuitable for kids of all ages?A.William’s Den, North Cave.B.East Riding Leisure Centres.C.Sewerby Hall and Gardens.D.Withernsea Lighthouse.2.Where can kids enjoy food?A.In William’s Den, North Cave and Sewerby Hall and Gardens.B.In East Riding Leisure Centres and Withernsea LighthouseC.In William’s Den, North Cave and East RidingLeisure Centres.D.In Sewerby Hall and Gardens and Withernsea Lighthouse.3.Where does this passage probably come from?A.A geography textbook.B.A science report.C.A finance magazine.D.A travel brochure.BWhen almost everyone has a mobile phone, why are more than half of Australian homes still paying for a landline（座机）?These days you’d be hard pressed to find anyone in Australia over the age of 15 who doesn’t own a mobile phone. In fact plenty of younger kids have one in their pocket. Practically everyone can make and receive calls anywhere, anytime.Still, 55 percent of Australians have a landline phone at home and only just over a quarter（29%）rely only on their smartphones according to a survey（调查）. Of those Australians who still have a landline, a thirdconcedethat it’s not really necessary and they’re keeping it as a security blanket — 19 percent say they never use it while a further13 percent keep it in case of emergencies. I think my home falls into that category.More than half of Australian homes are still choosing to stick with their home phone. Age is naturally a factor （因素）— only 58 percent of Generation Ys still use landlinesnow and then, compared to 84 percent of Baby Boomers who’ve perhaps had the same home number for 50 years. Age isn’t the only factor; I’d say it’s also to do with the makeup of your household.Generation Xers with young families, like my wife and I, can still find it convenient to have a home phone rather than providing a mobile phone for every family member. That said, to be honest the only people who ever ring our home phone are our Baby Boomers parents, to the point where we play a game and guess who iscalling before we pick up the phone（using Caller ID would take the fun out of it）.How attached are you to your landline? How long until they go the way of gas street lamps and morning milk deliveries?4. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about mobilephones?A. Their target users.B. Their wide popularity.C. Their major functions.D. Their complex design.5. What does the underlined word “concede” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Admit.B. Argue.C. Remember.D. Remark.6. What can we say about Baby Boomers?A. They like smartphone games.B. They enjoy guessing callers’ identity.C. They keep using landline phones.D. They are attached to their family.7. What can be inferred about the landline from the last paragraph?A. It remains a family necessity.B. Itwill fall out of use some day.C. It may increase daily expenses.D. It is as important as the gas light.CTyphoons can be deadly — in 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, the strongest ever recorded, was responsible for 6,340 deaths—and cost billions in damages. Current forecast modelscan only predict these storms 10 days in advance, at most, and they cannot precisely predict how intense the storms will become.An international team of researchers has developed a model that analyzes nearly a quarter of Earth’s surface and atmosphere in order to better predict the conditions that birth typoons.“The target problem of this study is how to foretell the birth of typhoons,” said paper author Mingkui Li, associate professor in the Key Laboratory of Physical Oceanography in the Ocean University of China and the Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (QNLM). “We specifically address three aspects: the beginning time, inner pressure and maximum wind speed.”The researchers also accounted for the influence of one variable(变量) on another, such as wind speed on sea surface temperature. This influence is well understood and accounted for in climate predictions and in weather forecasts, butithas not been fully applied in understanding how long-term climate affects day-to-day weather, according to Li. “We aimed to provide insights on the time scale that can be used to forecast typhoons in advance.”From their study, the researchers determined that a model with the ability to better understand the relationship between warm sea surface temperatures and weak wind movement— conditions that favor typhoon formation—could improve typhoon predictability.“Our goal is to develop a 10 to 30-day prediction system that will lead to seamless(无缝的) weather-climate predictions.” Shaoqing Zhang, paper author and professor in the Key Laboratory of Physical Oceanography, said. 8. What is the problem with the present forecast system?A. It cannot foretell storms in advance.B. It is ineffective in accuracy and timeliness.C. It costs too much and causes great damages.D. It can hardly predict the intensity of typhoons.9. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to?A. The variable.B. The climateC. The temperature.D. The influence.10. What is the purpose of the study?A. To advance the prediction system.B. To figure out the three main aspects.C. To know how climate affects daily weather.D. To understand the influence of the variables.11. Where is this text most likely from?A. Awork diary.B. A travel guidebook.C. A science magazine.D. A fantasy fiction.DIt's the near future.Animal populations have fallen sharply and 80% of species are extinct.The forests are so rare that you need to make a booking to visit one. Birds also face extinction.The Arctic terns,a species evolved to fly across the world on4000kmannual journeys，are on their last migration (迁徙) to Antarctica.The Last Migrationby the Sydney-based writer Charlotte McConaghy is a different sort of climate novel，one in which the heroine's(女主人公)damaged soul is as much a story as the damaged environment This is McConaghy's first work of literary fiction,after a history publishing in science fiction and a romantic fantasy series."I wanted to try and engage with the climate crisis closely,"she said."It's hard to nail down where he book came from.But I had Toni Morrison's words in my head:'If there's a book you really want to read,but i hasn't been written yet,then you must write it.'I love that. It really speaks to me.""I wanted to write about the way the natural world is disappearing but I didn't know a way in."The way in”, she says, was to"go travelling.I went to Ireland and Iceland,and thought about these incredible journeys of the terns and these people who study hes journeys."The book became a story of a double journey: the migration of the birds,and a broken woman's travelling tothe end of the earth.Much of the book is told in flashbacks, the action jumping between the south coast of New South Wales to the west coast of Ireland and to Greenland."I've always been fascinated with Ireland: the landscape, the people and the poetry and music.I was fascinated with writing a character from there. It was a way to connect more with the place."McConaghy says she also wanted to have a character who was"of two places"."I had lived in 21 houses by the time I was 21, as a result I definitely know how it feels to feel as if you are not sure where you belong and feeling as if you are between two worlds."12. How isThe Last Migrationdifferent from other climate novels?A. It forecasts environmental destruction.B. It features a bird's cross-continental migration.C It combines science fiction well with romantic fantasy.D. It attaches equal importance to the heroine's broken soul.13. What did McConaghy think of Toni Morrison's words?A. Inspirational.B. One-sided.C. Authoritative.D. Casual.14. Why did McConaghy go travelling?A. To appreciate the landscape of Ireland.B. To follow the migration of the birds.C. To get away from her tiresome life.D. To find ideas for her new book.15. How might a character "of two places"feel?A. Content and carefree.B. More connected with nature.C. Lacking in a sense of belonging.D. Knowledgeable about the world.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。

I have never seen Mrs. Clark before, nut I know from her medical chart and the report I received from the ___1___ shift that tonight she will die.She is too weak for conversation, so without asking, I go about ___2___ for her needs. Picking her up in my arms ___3___ a child, I turn her on her side. Naked, ___4___ a light hospital gown, she is so very small and light __5___ she seems like a victim of some terrible ___6___. I removed the lid from a jar of skin cream and put some on the ___7___ of my hand. Carefully, to avoid ___8___ her, I rub cream into the yellow skin, which rolls freely over the bones, feeling perfectly the ___9___ of each bone in the back. Placing a pillow between her legs, I notice that these too are ice cold, and ___10___ I run my hand up over her knees do I feel any of the life-giving warmth of blood.1. A) above B) ahead C) previous D) preceding2. A)preparing B)providing C)supplying D)offering3. A)like B)as C)such as D)as if4. A)except B)except for C)besides D)in addition to5. A)as B)what C)that D)which6. A)hunger B)famine C)starvation D)poverty7. A)finger B)thumb C)fist D)palm8. A)hurting B)damaging C)spoiling D)injuring9. A)outline B)frame C)structure D)skeleton10. A)not only B)only C)not until D)until(3---5A-1)When I am finished, I pull a chair up beside the bed to face her and, taking her free hand between mine, again notice the long, thin fingers. Graceful. I wonder briefly if she has any family, and I see that there are 1 flowers, nor pictures of rainbows and butterflies drawn by any children, nor cards. There is no 2 in the room 3 that this is a person who is loved. 4 she is a mind reader, Mrs. Clark answers my thoughts and quickly tells me, “I sent …my family …home …tonight …didn’t want …them …to see …” Having 5 her last ounce of strength she cannot go on, but I have understood what she has done. Not knowing what to say, I say nothing. Again she seems to sense my thoughts, “You …stay …”Time seems to stand still. In the total 6 , I feel my own pulse 7 and hear my breathing as it begins to match hers, breath for uneven breath. Our eyes meet and somehow, together, we 8 aware that this is a special moment between two human beings …Her long fingers curl easily around my hand and I nod my head slowly, smiling. 9 words, through yellowed eyes, I ___10____my thank you and her eyes slowly close.1. A). no B). not C). none D). neither2. A). sign B). hint C). clue D). signal3.A). somewhere B). nowhere C). anywhere D). everywhere4.A). As though B). Even though C). Even if D). Although5.A). spent B). cost C). exhausted D). applied6. A). quiet B). calm C). peace D). silence7.A) fasten B). quicken C). weaken D). strengthen8. A). come B). turn C). become D). seem9. A). With B). Without C). Within D). in10.A). receive B). get C). accept D). obtain(3----5A-2)In 95 percent of the cases a ___1___ , reasonable decision can be made after appropriate discussion. In 5 percent of cases where such a judgment cannot immediately be ___2___ . the proper decision will become apparent after a few days or weeks of basic treatm ent, observing the patient’s progress.Let me sound one note of warning. Neither families nor doctors like to make life-death decisions. But there is no question that if ___3___ party ___4___ bringing in a so-called” ___5___”third party ( usually some representative of the state or legal profession ), ___6___ will the process take longer, in many instances it will be more arbitrary and less sympathetic.What we are trying to avoid is neutrality; the only people with any qualification to decide are those ___7___ know the patient intimately and can put his or her ___8___ first. If there’s one place from which the ___9___ of lawyers and government officials should be barred, it’s from the rooms of ___10___ ill patients.1. A) symptomatic B) sympathetic C) symbolic D) synthetic2. A)arrived B)got C)reached D)obtained3. A)either B)both C)one D)neither4. A)insist of B)insist on C)persist of D)persist on5. A)numeral B)neutral C)mutual D)mature6. A)as if B)even if C)not until D)not only7. A)who B)they C)people D)whom8. A)benefits B)profits C)gains D)interests9. A)interruption B)disturbance C)trouble D)interference10. A)critically B)obviously C)actually D)eventually(3---5B)。

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第 1 页 共 11 页一、听力阅读 Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) Eat before the film. B) Eat after the film. C) Grab something to eat during the movie. D) Finish her bite of food. 2. A) To the hospital. B) To the beach C) To a department store. D) To a parking area. 3. A) He bought a new red car. B) He sold a car. C) He closed for the day. D) He sold Kathy a new red car at full price. 4. A) Guard her apartment for her. B) Move to the new hotel downtown. C) Be on the lookout for an apartment for her. D) Show her an apartment in the new hotel. 5. A) For the woman to like his friends. B) To have a party. C) To arrange everything. D) To take care of his friends. 6. A) She made it herself. B) She had it remade. C) In a supermarket. D) At a hotel. 7. A) Finish the book. B) Wait for the due date. C) Find the book. D) Pay the fine. 8. A) Missed her friends. B) Made up a story. C) Timed her job. D) Worked over the weekend. 9. A) Registration. B) When the line breaks. C) People who don ’t wait their turn. D) How long the line is.班级学号姓名命题教师 教研室（系）主任审核(签字) ---------------------------------------------装-----------------------------------------订----------------------------------------线-------------------------------------------- 装订线以内不准作任何标记2010/2011学年第一学期期中试题（卷）10. A) Composers like things other than music.B) Not every composer likes only music.C) Composers like to listen to music a lot.D) Composers usually like records.Section BDirections: In this section you will hear 2 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage 111. A) Animals. B) Policemen. C) Children. D) Soldiers.12. A) He hoped to get ideas. B) He wanted to avoid a visitor.C) He was feeling lazy. D) He could not finish a story.13. A) To steal something. B) To have a drink.C) To see Tom. D) To read Tom’s story.14. A) Drank a cup of tea. B) Left Tom some advice.C) Paid for his cigarettes. D) Left Tom some money.15. A) To meet Tom. B) To get more ideas from him.C) To have stories stolen. D) To be robbed more often.Passage 216. A) A piece of news. B) An advertisement.C) A little story. D) A picture of a car.17. A) ￡45.19 B) ￡54.99 C) ￡34.79 D) ￡74.8918. A) A pump. B) A girl. C) A lamp. D) An extra.19. A) Because the lamp was in the advertisement but not included in the price.B) Because there was a girl in the advertisement.C) Because the price was too high.D) Because the shopkeeper didn’t want to sell the bicycle to him.20. A) There is no lamp on the bicycle in the advertisement.B) There is a lamp on the bicycle.C) There is not a girl on the bicycle.D) There is also a girl in the advertisement, but we don’t supply one withthe bicycle either.Key 1 – 10 ABBCB BDDCA 11 – 20 BDABB BBCAD第 2 页共11 页第 3 页 共 11 页二、单项选择 1. The bridge was named _______ the hero who gave his life for the cause of the people. A) after B) with C) by D) from 2. Lewis had a(n) ______ manner of lecturing, which was not greatly changed over the years. A) statistic B) critical C) distinctive D) delicate 3. The committee did not ____ of the plan to build a new bridge over the river. A) agree B) grant C) permit D) approve 4. The pupils love the bright, colourful ______ in their books. A) illustrations B) demonstrations C) identifications D) conventions 5. The “New Army” was ______ volunteers only, who poured into recruiting stations in their thousands. A) consisted B) insisted C) comprised D) compromised 6. I applied for the job but they _______ me _____ because I didn’t know German. A) turned ; in B) turned ; down C) turned ; on D) turned ; off 7. In 1914, an apparently insignificant event in a remote part of Eastern Europe ______ Europe into a great war. A) inserted B) imposed C) pitched D) plunged 8. His application for a position with that company was _______. A) turned on B) turned down C) turned off D) turned up 9. Very few experts _______ with completely new answers to the world’s economic problems. A) come to B) come round C) come up D) come on 10. Bernard has _______ admiration and affection at Westminster with his good humor. (3---4A*) A) made B) taken C) earned D) followed 11. Wright is correct to see Paisley’s _______ of liberty as a development of this view. A) interpretation B) investigation C) infection D) injection 12. I don’t like the department chairman’s _______ to the teachers who are not in his favor. A) determination B) permission C) intelligence D) indifference 13. Generally, there are three different _______ of what happened, and no one knows which one is true. A) versions B) evolutions C) formations D) distributions班级 学号姓名---------------------------------------------装-----------------------------------------订----------------------------------------线--------------------------------------------装订线以 内不准作任何标 记14. Baltimore enjoyed a national and international _______ as an exampleof successful inner-city regeneration.A) reputation B) evolution C) succession D) inference15. The Statue of Liberty had just arrived from Paris and was being _______so it was not in New York harbor when they arrived.A) approved B) operated C) assembled D) resembled16. The new president said she would ______ herself to protecting therights of the old, the sick and the homeless.A) determine B) decide C) undertake D) dedicate17. Hitler’s invasion of Poland led to the _______ of the World War II;millions upon millions of people died in the war.A) settlement B) tragedy C) statue D) miserable18. Charlie Chaplin is a famous actor of _______ appeal;people from all corners of the world enjoy his performances.A) grave B) universal C) fantastic D) brilliant19. I always think that it is best to pour the tea into milk in the cupas this _______ the milk more evenly.A) crushes B) utters C) distributes D) fames20. The pressure cannot ______ me; it forces me to think.A) feature B) elaborate C) crush D) plunge21. The downstairs restaurant where breakfast is served has walls _______with paintings of people dressed in traditional local costumes.A) decorated B) classified C) featured D) disguised22. As the world gets more complicated, it is nice to have old fashionedstuff around to help people ________ the demands of modern life.A) cope with B) go against C) go ahead D) show off23. He was greatly disappointed when someone suggested that he should ______the copyrights of his newly-published biography to the publisher.A) grant B) permit C) allow D) license24. Despite her success, her feet are ______ firmly on the ground.A) grown B) planted C) fed D) nursed25. They were ______ to find club owners u sing the city’s violent reputationas a tourist attraction.A) surprising B) astonishing C) ignorant D) grave26. Grant Wood instantly rose to _____ with his painting American Gothic.A) fame B) famous C) humor D) portrait27. The fame she gained from the famous painting saved her ______a very boring life. A) of B) by C) with D) from28. A quarrel was inevitable because she expressed no ______ for his support.A) feeling B) emotion C) gratitude D) mood29. This reaction to the event is rather ______ but on the other handthere’s something in it.A) true B) exaggerated C) critical D) ignorant第 4 页共11 页第 5 页 共 11 页30. The government should be playing a more __ role in promoting human right. A) prominent B) impressing C) moderate D) universal 31. Peter thought the world was flat until I _______ him. A) enforced B) encircled C) ensured D) enlightened 32. It was a rabbit, not a lion; you are _______ as usual. A) exaggerating B) extending C) exclaiming D) exploring 33. Floods cause billions of dollars worth of property damage _______. A) relatively B) actually C) annually D) comparatively 34. There was a ______ drop in support for the Union in the 1974 election. A) delicate B) distinct C) distant D) downward 35. Henry’s news report covering the conference was so ______ that nothing had been omitted. A) clear B) moderate C) comprehensive D) understandable 三、阅读理解 第一篇 1970 was World Conservation Year. The United Nations wanted everyone to know that the world is in danger. They hoped that governments would act quickly in order to “conserve” nature. Here is one example of the problem. At one time there were 1, 300 different plants, trees and flowers in Holland, but now only 866 remain. The others have been destroyed by modern man and his technology. We are changing the earth, the air and water, and everything that grows and lives. We can’t live without these things. If we continue like this, we shall destroy ourselves. What will happen in the future? Perhaps it is more important to ask, “What must we do now?” The people who will be living in the world of tomorrow are the young of today. A lot of them know that conservation is necessary. Many are helping to save our world. They plant trees, build bridges across rivers in forests, and so on. In a small town in the United States a large group of girls cleaned the banks of 11 kilometers of their river. Young people may hear about conservation through a record called “No one’s going to change our world”. It was made by the Beat les, Cliff Richard and other singers. The money from it will help to conserve wild animals. I . “No one’s going to change our world” was _____C___. A) an important book published in 1970 B) an idea that nobody would accept C) a record calling on people to conserve nature D) a rule worked out by the United Nations 2. What is the most important thing for us to do to save our world? D A) We should plant more trees and flowers. B) We should clean the banks of our rivers. C) We should know what will happen in the future. D) We should know what we must do and begin to do it now.班级 学号姓名 ---------------------------------------------装-----------------------------------------订----------------------------------------线-------------------------------------------- 装订线 以 内不准作任何标 记3. What’s the main idea of the passage? CA) 1970 was World Conservation Year.B) The United Nations wanted everyone to know that the world is in danger.C) Conservation is necessary.D) It is the young people who are helping to save our world.4. How many species died away in Holland in the past? CA) 1, 300 B) 866 C) 434 D) 2,1665. What did many young people do to conserve the nature? DA) They plant trees. B) They build bridges across rivers in forests.C) They cleaned the banks of 11 kilometers of theirriver.D) All the above.第二篇 1.C 2.B 3.B 4.C 5.DIn many ways, our society is simply not geared for the kinds of lives that the elderly must lead. We have made medical advances that allow people to live longer than ever before, but we do not seem to know what to do with them after we have saved their lives. Too little allowance is made for the person who is no longer earning a living, who cannot walk long distances or drive a car, or who may have physical or mental disabilities that keep him from communicating with others. The institutional care we give our older people is a good reflection of the overall attitude of our society toward the aged. In the past few years, nursing homes have received wide attention as being, meaningless places where old people often have little else to do but wait for the end of their lives. Senile wards in mental hospitals are even worse. One of the most shocking things about nursing homes has been the unwillingness of people on the outside to show earl concern for what happens in these institutions. Even people who are entrusting a parent to the care of a home rarely ask about the nurse-patient ratio, about the kinds of creative facilities or physical therapy equipment available, or even about the frequency of doctor’s visits. And the government has provided federal money without enforcing high standards of care. In fact federal standards were lowered in 1974. Therefore, in some sense our concern for the aged seems to be moving backward, not forward. This picture is in striking contrast to the treatment of venerable patriarchs and matriarchs in many societies.1.What would the most appropriate title be for the selection?A) Institutional Care B) The elderlyC) Failure of Care for the elderly D) A national Disgrace2.W hich sentence best states the main ides of the selection?A)Our society has failed to provide adequately for aged people.B)Our society is not geared for the kinds of lives the elderly must lead.C)Out treatment of aged people is in striking contrast to that of many societies.D)Government standards have been lowered, not raised, in caring for the aged.第 6 页共11 页第 7 页 共 11 页3. T he writer believes that children who place a parent in a nursing home should __________. A 、demand higher government standards B 、investigate first C 、be ashamed of not keeping the parent in their own home D 、consider the example set in other countries4. W e can conclude from this passage that the writer feels __________. A) nursing homes should be abolished B) children have no gratitude toward their parent C) a country that can help people live longer should also be able to care for them better D) our society’s institutions need to be reformed5. T he writer complains __________ A) about the indifference of some people toward nursing homes B) about the inadequacy of equipment in nursing homes C) that nursing homes keep the aged from communicating with others D) both A) and B) 第三篇 Drug-taking is widespread. It is apparently very easy for sportsmen and sportswomen to get drugs. The strangest thing about the use of drugs in sports is the fact that there is no real evidence to show that they improve athletic performance. And they can cause liver cancer, and have led to the death of two world-class athletes. Now taking urine samples of athletes is practiced worldwide, yet drugtaking remains a serious problem. To combat it the Sports Council in Britain has started in-and-out-of-competition drug testing programme. Competitors were tested at random before, which means a few people were selected without knowing beforehand. This was mostly done during matches. Now, athletes can be tested when they train as well. This way the authorities will be able to catch more drug-takers, who will never know beforehand when they have to take a drug test. Many people think of drugs as something only found in chemicals. But even cough medicine, alcohol and caffeine, which is found in coffee, are considered drugs if a test shows an athlete has taken too much. Of course, an athlete is allowed to drink coffee. For some drugs, a certain amount is permitted. For other drugs, such as steroids (类固醇), any amount in urine samples leads to a ban. 1. What conclusion can we draw from the first paragraph? A) Drug-taking is a worldwide problem. B) Sportsmen can easily be suspected as drug-takers. C) Drug-taking will lead to poor performance in sports field. D) Both A) and C).班级 学号姓名---------------------------------------------装-----------------------------------------订----------------------------------------线--------------------------------------------装订线以 内不准作任何 标记2. What’s new about the drug testing program as compared with the previous practice?A) Urine samples of athletes are taken and tested.B) Athletes are tested during and after the competition.C) More and more athletes are selected and tested during matches.D) Athletes are tested in training as well as during competition.3. To make the result of the drug test negative, sportsmen must, before taking a test ________.A) avoid being selected for testing B) not take medicineC) give up drinking D) limit intake of liquids that are also considered to be drugs4. Which of the following is the reason for athlete to take drugs?A) Athletes want to win the game. B) Drug-taking is widespread.C) It is easy for athletes to get drugs. D) Drugs are in the drinks.5. According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?A) Both sportsmen and sportswomen are easily getting the habit of taking drugs.B) Drug-taking can improve the sportsmen’s performance.C) More competitors have to take in-and-out-of-competition drug testing program.D) Sportsmen lose in competition as a result of drug-taking.第四篇 CDCDDMicrosoft Corporation is the leading developer of personal-computer software systems and applications. The company also publishes books and multimedia titles and offers electronic mail services. It has sales offices throughout the world but does virtually all of its research and development at its corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington, U. S.In 1975 Bill Gates and Paul G. Allen, two boyhood friends from Seattle, converted BASIC, a popular mainframe programming language, for use on an early personal computer (PC), the Altair. Shortly afterward Gates and Allen founded Microsoft, deriving the name from the words “microcomputer” and “software.” During the next few years they refined BASIC and developed other programming languages. In 1980 International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) asked Microsoft to produce the essential software, or operating system, for its first personal computer, the IBM PC. Microsoft purchased an operating system from another company, modified it, and renamed it MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System). MS-DOS was released with the IBM PC in 1981. Thereafter, most manufacturers of personal computers licensed MS-DOS as their operating system, generating vast revenues for Microsoft; by the early 1990s it had sold more than 100 million copies of the program and defeated rival operating systems such as CP/M, which it displaced in the early 1980s, and later OS/2. Microsoft deepened its position in operating systems with its Windows graphical command program, whose third version, released in 1990, gained a wide following.By 1993, Windows 3.0 and its subsequent versions were selling at a rate of one million copies per month, and nearly 90 percent of the world’s PCs ran on a Microsoft operating system. In 1995 the company released Windows第8 页共11 页95, which for the first time fully integrated MSDOS with Windows and effectively matched in ease of use Apple Computer’s Macintosh OS. It al-so became the leader in productivity software such as word-processing and spreadsheet programs, outdistancing long-time rivals Lotus and WordPerfect in the process.1.What is the role of Microsoft Corporation in the world of software systems andapplications?A) It’s the biggest multinational corporation.B) It’s the founder of personalcomputers.C) It’s the leading developer.D) It’s the largest bookseller inAmerica.2.Besides software systems and applications, what else does Microsoft dealin?A) Publishing books and multimedia titles. B) Offering electronic mailservices.C) Inventing program languages. D) Both A and B.3. Who established Microsoft?A) Bill Gates. B) Paul G. Allen.C) Bill Gates and Paul G. Allen. D) A group of computer experts.4. In 1980 IBM asked Microsoft to produce the operating system, they ________.A)invented it alone B) refused to do itC) wanted to make a perfect one, but they failedD) bought one from another company and made a little change5. What does the passage imply?A) Windows 3.0 fully integrated MS-DOS with Windows.B) By 1990, nearly 90 percent o f the world’s PCs had run on Windows 3.0.C) IBM asked Microsoft to develop Windows 95.D) Microsoft surpassed Lotus and WordPerfect till 1995.四、完形填空(1)Today，American coins honor prominent ___1___ of the US government --- mostly famous ___2___ presidents. But the Buffalo nickel, produced from 1913 to 1938, ___3___ a pair of connected tragedies from the ___4___ of the American frontier --- the destruction of the buffalo ___5___ and American Indians.While white people had ___6___ been used as models for most American coins, famed artist James Earle Fraser went against tradition by using three actual American Indians as第9 页共11 页models for his ___7___ .For the buffalo on the other side, since buffalo no longer ___8___ about the great grasslands, Fraser was forced to ___9___ an aging buffalo from New York City’s Central Park Zoo. Two years later, in 1915, this animal was sold for $100 and killed for meat, a hide ,and a wall ___10___ made from its horns.1. A) figures B) fingers C) features D) feathers2. A)formal B)former C)normal D)moral3. A)gloried B)praised C)pleased D)honored4. A)population B)development C)cultivation D)settlement5. A)flocks B)herds C)groups D)crowds6. A)obviously B)absolutely C)previously D)precisely7. A)creation B)invention C)discovery D)finding8. A)wandered B)wondered C)wounded D)winded9. A)stretch B)spread C)sketch D)scratch10. A)design B)decoration C)equipment D)pattern（2）In the 1 , French artist Frederic August Bartholdi was working on an 2 project called Liberty 3 the World, a monument celebrating US independence and the France-America alliance. At the same time, he was in love with a woman he had met in Canada. His mother could not 4 of his son’s affection for a woman she had never met, but Bartholdi 5 and married his love in 1876.The same year Bartholdi had 6 the statue’s right arm and 7 , and displayed them in Philadelphia. It is said that he had used his wife’s arm 8 the model, but felt her face was too beautiful for the statue. He needed someone 9 face represented suffering 10 strength, someone more severe than beautiful. He chose his mother.1.A).middle-1870s B).middle-1970 C). mid-1870s D). mid-18702.A) enormous B).extreme C). numerous D). tremendous3.A).lighting B) lit C). enlightening D). enlightened4.A) agree B).approve C). prove D). appreciate5 A) went on B). went along C). went forward D). went ahead6 A) assembled B). built C). constructed D). made7.A) lamp B). light C). torch D). lantern8. A). for B). as C). from D). to9. A). her B). whose C). whom D). his10A). while B). therefore C). and D). yet(3)Mary Engelbreit was a ___1___ but struggling artist in her mid-twenties when she flew to New York from her native Sai nt Louis, hoping to find work illustrating children’s books --- her life’s goal. So she was disappointing when all the book publishers she visited第10 页共11 页___2___ her down. One even suggested her drawings might be better ___3___ greeting cards.Once you know Engel breit’s ___4___ style, you can ___5___ her cards from 20 paces away --- bright, funny, and ___6___ the past. Her cards usually have elaborate border designs ___7___ repeated images: hearts, flowers, peaches, and teapots, for example. Most often, there’s Ann Estelle, a woman with short, straight hair, big glasses, hat and an ___8___ tongue. Ann Estelle,( ___9___ her grandmother ) is the ___10___ representative of Mary’s outlook.1. A) clever B) wise C) intelligent D) talented2. A) refused B) denied C) turned D) rejected3. A) suited B) suited to C) fitted D) fitted to4. A) distinct B) distinctive C) instinct D) instinctive5. A) recognize B) realize C) discover D) find6. A) with an eyeto B) with an eyeonC) keep an eyetoD) keep an eye on7. A) composed of B) made of C) comprised of D) compound of8. A) sharp B) biting C) sour D) acid9. A) called B) named C) called after D) named after10. A) thinking B) recalling C) imaginary D) imaginative五、写作关于出国留学观点英语作文1. 现在每年有学生出国留学2. 有人觉得留学是个人发展的最好选择，而有人认为在国内也有好的发展。

智慧树知到《大学英语（西安石油大学）》章节测试附答案第一章测试1、We often ( ) that when other people do the same things as we do, they do them for the same reasons; but this assumption is not always reasonable.A、exploreB、emergeC、enrichD、assume正确答案：D2、He ( ) the gift of imagination from his family, but he lacked the driving power to take action.A、inheritedB、acquiredC、overwhelmedD、pursue正确答案：A3、After a(n) ( ) physical exam, my doctor said I was in good condition except that my blood pressure was a little high.A、availableB、giantC、comprehensiveD、unique正确答案：C4、Our bodies have greater ( ) than most of us realize, and we can benefit by remembering this.A、confidenceB、potentialC、innocenceD、approach正确答案：B5、He was proud of being chosen to ( ) in the game, and he promised that he would try as hard as possible.A、participateB、evolveC、bondD、embrace正确答案：A第二章测试1、City residents the housing price is unreasonably high.A、complain aboutB、complain ofC、complain thatD、complain to正确答案：C2、Don’t just ‘wrong with it; s uggest some positive ways to solve the problem.A、complain aboutB、complain ofC、complain thatD、complain to正确答案：A3、He intends to quit the job, not that he dislikes it, but that he is too old for it. 可翻译为：他打算辞职，不是因为他讨厌这项工作，而是因为他年纪太大了，不适合这项工作。

2020年陕西省石油化工学校高三英语期中试题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ASpeaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days. Most people use e-mail or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone. Sometimes, though, making a call is unavoidable. This simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people. Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought. If this sounds familiar to you, you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobia—the fear of speaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiety, although people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia. When speaking face-to-face, we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help each other follow the conversation. This is not the case over the phone. And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes people terrified that they will freeze up, stumble over their words（失言）, or lose control of the conversation and look foolish In fact, telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on a performance in front of a big audience. However, there are things that one suffering from thin condition can do to reduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile. It may sound silly, but smiling before doing something stressful can help you feel more relaxed. It won't delete the anxiety altogether, but it will take the edge off it.Similarly, imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly. Running through a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems. There's no need to spend hours on this, just a few minutes thinking up a general idea of what you want to say. You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points. This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally, when faced with receiving a call, you don't always have to pick up. There's nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing, remember—speaking on the phone doesn't have to make you sweat. The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.1. According to the article, which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B. Performing in front of a large audience.C. Running in a race without proper shoes.D. Using a messaging app while on the subway.2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telephobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B. Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C. Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D. Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.3. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To present ways to ease telephobia.B. To explain the development of telephobiaC. To introduce the influence of telephobia.D. To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.BWe have most friends at the age of 26 afterhaving spent the first quarter of our lives building up our friendship circle, new research has claimed.The research into friendship shows that our social circle peaks at 26 years and 7 months, at which we typically have five close friends. Women are most popular at 25 years and 10 months, with men hitting the highest friendship point a little later at 27 years and 3 months.The research, by Forever Friends, shows that about a third of adults meet their closest friends while at school, with about a fifth saying they meet them at work.Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter now also play a major role in building new friendship. The research points out that 25 to 34-year-olds make 22 friends via Facebook, compared to 18 to 24-year-olds who make 12, and 35 to 44-year-olds who make just four.Forever Friends' relationship coach Sam Owen says, “It is no coincidence that over a third of us meet our best friends at school. It is a key time in our lives when friendship is growing through sharing notes, giving gifts, seeing each other regularly and laughing a lot. As adults we can often forget how powerful these small things are and how the little things can make a difference."Later in life we find ourselves losing friends. Over half of us lose friendship through moving, while 36% saythat over time they grow apart from close pals. Having children also causes 19% todrift away fromchildhood friends.With growing pressure being put on friendship these days, it's important to make time for our friendship.4. How many friends can a 20-year-old college student make via Facebook?A. 22.B. 18.C. 12.D. 4.5. In Paragraph 5, the author is trying to tell the readers ________.A. how important making friends isB. school time is an important period to develop friendshipC. how much has been done to keep friendshipD. that friendship is not easy to keep6. The underlined phrase "drift away from" in Paragraph 6 means ________.A. make sense ofB. make up withC. feel sorry forD. lose touch with7. This passage is mostprobably taken from ________.A. a newspaperB. an advertisementC. a textbookD. Facebook or TwitterCJules Verne was born on 8 February1828 inthe French city of Nantes. From an early age, he had a fascination with exploration and discovery. When he was six, his teacher, Madame Sambin, told him stories about her husband, who disappeared while traveling the world on a ship 30 years before. She told her class that he was like Robinson Crusoe, a fictional castaway who lived on a desert island. Verne would later write stories about similar characters.In 1847, Verne was sent by his family to study law at a university in Paris, but he preferred to write novels, poems and plays. After graduating, he realized he wanted to write adventure stories based on science and technology.Thishad never been done before, but Verne was sure that it would be a success. His first story, Five Weeks in a Balloon, was published in September 1862. His career lasted for more than 40 years, during which time he wrote more than 60 gripping stories.To begin with, Verne wrote positive and optimistic books. Many of these were to be his most popular creations. Although some included fantastical elements, they were usually based in scientific fact, making thembelievable. These happy stories weren’t to last. As he got older, Verne became less confident in the idea that science and technology were always good for the planet. His books started to include more scientists who used technology for their own-sometimes evil - purposes. Verne died on 24 March 1905, but new books continued to be published until 1919. These stories were based on ideas Verne had written about while he was still alive, but featured new characters and plots created by his son, Michel.In the 20th century, his books were translated into more than 140 languages and several successful film versions were released. His creations have been recognized as an inspiration for many scientists and inventors. Many of the futuristic ideas from his most popular books have since come true.8. What is the purpose of Paragraph 1?A To show Verne’s discovery.B. To offer the background information of Verne.C. To tell of the adventure of Sambin’s husband.D. To explain how Verne began his writing career.9. What does the underlined word “This” refer to in Paragraph 2:A. Writing novels, poems and plays.B. Studying law.C. Graduating from university.D. Wring adventure stories.10. What can be learned about Verne’s late works?A. They covered happy elements.B. They were unbelievable stories.C. They revealed Verne’s doubt on science.D. They were partly written by Berne’s son.11. Which of the following best describes Verne?A. Talented and productive.B. Popular and caring.C. Optimistic and generous.D. Friendly and honest.DTen years ago, I set out to examine luck. I wanted to know why some people were always in the right place atthe right time, while others consistently experienced ill fortune. I placed advertisements in national newspapers asking for people who felt consistently lucky or unlucky. Hundreds of extraordinary men and women volunteered for my research. Over the years I have interviewed them, monitored their lives and had them take part in various experiments.In one of the experiments, I gave both lucky and unlucky people a newspaper, asking them to look through it and tell me how many photographs were inside. I had secretly placed a large message halfway through the newspaper, saying, “Tell the experimenter you have seen this and you will win $50.” This message took up half of the page and was written in type that was more than two inches high. It was staring everyone in the face, but the unlucky people tended to miss it and the lucky people tended to spot it.Unlucky people are generally more nervous than lucky people, and this anxiety affects their ability to notice the unexpected. As a result, they miss opportunities because they are too focused on looking for something else. They go to gatherings concentrating on finding their perfect partners and miss opportunities to make good friends. They look through newspapers determined to find certain types of job advertisements and miss other types of jobs.Lucky people are more relaxed and open, and therefore see what is there rather than just what they are looking for. My research eventually showed that lucky people are skilled at noticing opportunities, make lucky decisions by listening to their intuition (直觉), are open to new experiences, and adopt a never-say-die attitude that transforms bad luck into good luck.12. What’s the purpose of the author’s research?A. To discover what luck means to people.B. To find lucky people and unlucky people.C. To distinguish between good luck and bad luck.D. To figure out why people are always lucky or unlucky.13. Why did the unlucky people miss the message in the experiment?A. There was too much information to be read in detail.B. They were too focused on looking for photographs.C. It took too much time to go through newspapers.D. The words were too small to be noticed.14. What leads to lucky people’s good fortune?A. Their ability to spot opportunities.B. Their ability to become relaxed.C. Their ability to communicate.D. Their ability to make friends.15. What’s the key message of the last paragraph?A. What lucky people are looking for.B. How lucky people generate good luck.C. What lucky people can do with opportunities.D How lucky people transform bad luck into good luck.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。

2019-2020学年陕西省石油化工学校高三英语期中考试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AStaying-at-home proves to be effective in slowing the spread of the virus, but loneliness can be tough for many. Luckily, in the age of social media, we are never truly alone. And with the extra time spent indoors, artists are stepping up to help us all with the following clubs.Drawing from Distance by Sarah Beth MorganLet’s shine some light during this trying time and encourage social distancing! I’m starting this tomorrow myself — but from what I offer, take whatever you please. No rules! Just have fun!Stayathome Art Club byCarsonEllisHello! I’ll be posting art homework here every weekday morning when I can. They’ll be designed for kids and grownups alike. Here is your first homework: Draw a picture of yourself from the shoulders up. You can follow some useful examples. If you want to share or see other people’s self-picture, use these hashtags: #Stayathomeartclub# QACselfportrait30-Day indoor Art by Danielle KrysaOne month of avoiding crowds? I’m in! I challenge you to use this time inside to make one piece every day from now until mid April. Please join me in playing around with some painting ideas that have been rolling around in my head but haven’t found their way onto paper yet. Stay at home, make art, save someone’s life.DIY from Illustoria MagazineWe have been so inspired to see our community come together to provide easy art projects for families during this stay-at-home-time! DIY is actually a fantastic way tosparkyour imagination without breaking a sweat. A video every day will teach you how to DIY something.1. What do we know about Sarah Beth Morgan?A. She is a strict artist.B. She aims at training more artists.C. She prefers to work at home office.D. She will provide a wide range of choices.2. What are you expected to do if you join Stayathome Art Club?A. Hand in homework every day.B. Share other people’s pictures.C. Draw a picture of yourself.D. Show up in person occasionally.3. What does “spark”in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Set off.B. Set down.C. Set aside.D. Set about.BParents and math teachers regularly asked by their school-aged charges whether math matters inreal life now have an answer.In a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research this week, Harvard Kennedy School Policy Professor Joshua Goodman took a look at what happened to students whose high schools were required in the 1980s to increase the minimum level of coursework required to graduate. What he found is that the students were more likely to increase the number of math courses they took as a result of the change in standards and that translated into higher earnings down the line.Put simply: About 15 years after they graduated, the high school graduates who went to school when these changes took effect saw their average earnings increase about 10% for every extra year of math coursework. The findings may add fuel to the steady drum of education experts, policy makers and others calling for an increased focus on science and math education.The increase in required math courses didn’t necessarily produce rocket scientists, Goodman notes, because the extra coursework wasn’t at a particularly high level. But becoming familiar with and practicing ly basic math skills allowed high school graduates to pursue and excel at jobs that required some level of computational knowledge, he said.Goodman acknowledged that the earnings boost for the students connected with the up tick （上升）in math education may be dependent on the state of the economy. When Goodman checked in the late 1990s and early 2000s on the earnings of the students who graduated in the late 1985，he found that their earnings increased significantly if they took more math.4. What does Joshua Goodman’s study find?A. High school graduates earn more.B. High school students prefer math.C. Math matters a lot in one’s income.D. Math is a compulsory course in school.5. Why is increase in required math courses useful?A. It produced rocket scientists.B. It makes high school students smarter.C. It meets the requirements of the government.D. It enables high school graduates to get better jobs.6. What might be the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To give a warning to policy makers.B. To seek help for high school students’ problems.C. To show the great importance of learning math.D. To tell a struggling history of high school students.7. What could be the best title for the text?A. Efforts matter mostB. Math makes moneyC. Earnings of different graduatesD. Changes of high school coursesCI started out in life with few advantages. I didn't graduate from high school. I worked at menial (不体面的) jobs. I had limited education, limited skills and a limited future.And then I began asking, "Why are some people more successful than others?" This question changed my life.Over the years, I have read thousands of books and articles on the subjects of success and achievement(成就). It seems that the reasons have been discussed and written about for more than two thousand years, in every possible way. One quality that most philosophers, teachers and experts agree on is the importance of self-discipline (自律). As Al Tomsik summarized it years ago, "Success is tons of discipline."Some years ago, I attended a conference in Washington. It was the lunch break and I was eating at a nearby food fair. The area was crowded and I sat down at the last open table by myself, even though it was a table for four.A few minutes later, an older gentleman and a younger woman who was his assistant came along carrying trays of food, obviously looking for a place to sit. With plenty of room at my table, I immediately invited the older gentleman to join me. He was hesitant (犹豫), but I insisted. Finally, thanking me as he sat down, we began to chat over lunch.It turned out that his name was Kop Kopmeyer. As it happened, I immediately knew who he was. He was a legend in the field of success and achievement. Kop Kopmeyer had written four large books, each of which contained 250 success principles that he had obtained from more than fifty years of research and study. I had read all four books from cover to cover, more than once.After we had chatted for a while, I asked him the question that many people in this situation would ask, "Of all the one thousand success principles that you have discovered, which do you think is the most important?”He smiled at me, as if he had been asked this question many times, and replied, without hesitating, "The most important success principle of all was stated by Thomas Huxley many years ago. He said, 'Do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.'"He went on to say, "There are 999 other success principles that I have found in my reading and experience, but without self-discipline, none of them work."8. Why did the writer ask the question in Paragraph 2 ?A. Because he wasn't satisfied with himself.B. Because he was a person of self-discipline.C. Because he dislike those successful people.D. Because he wanted to share his idea on success.9. What made the writer invite the older gentleman to join him ?A. His great kindness.B. The gentleman's fame.C. His eagerness for success.D. The gentleman's habit.10. What are the four large books about ?A. Personal changesB. The secret of successC. Sayings of wisdomD. The gentleman's manners.11. What's the best title for the text ?A. The Magic of ReadingB. An Unexpected ConversationC. A Question that Changed MyLifeD. The Power of Self-disciplineDIf you could travel back in time, which period of history would you visit? It’s a great question to ask your friends, and time travel is the subject of many science fiction films. Of course, sci-fi is familiar to most of us, butwhat is cli-fi? The simple answer is climate fiction which focuses on the subject of climate change.Many of the cli-fi examples we watch tend to be disaster films. It could be solar flares (太阳耀斑), ice agesdevastating (摧毁) the planet, extreme flooding swamping the earth with water, or super-storms that threaten life as we know it. While films and novels of this style are often subject to the typical images of a hero or heroine battling to save the day, what sets it apart from most sci-fi films is that the plots will often draw on apparently reasonable outcomes in the near future.Climate change and the potential threats have long been established. Some believe that the issue of climate change has even led to more fans watching films to learn more about what's happening to the world – seeing it as a form of edutainment. A study conducted by the Yale programme on Climate Change Communication tested the effects that two climate fiction novels can have on its readers and found “significant positive effects” in terms of their attitudes and beliefs towards the climate crisis – for example, understanding global warming will harm them and future generations.Most climate films are not only extremely popular action films, but also cause our fear of what some see as the approaching end of the world. This sounds bad, but according to a study conducted on 310 adults in the US, watching such scary films can help us feel more prepared and less alone in situations such as the pandemic (疫情). So, it looks like cli-fi is hereto stay – and there seem to be some benefits. Whether it’s there to educate, entertain or prepare you for a climate crisis, it might have a role to play.12. Which of the following may be the subject of cli-fi?A. Time travel.B. Global warming.C. Weather forecast.D. Economic climate.13. What can we learn about cli-fi films from paragraph 2?A. They are often about extreme natural disasters.B. They want to show that man can conquer nature.C. They usually have similar plots with sci-fi films.D. They can show the true near future of the world.14. Why is the study conducted by the Yale programme mentioned in paragraph 3?A. To prove that climate change has potential threats.B. To show that people like climate fiction novels.C. To tell that cli-fi novels have positive effects on readers.D. To explain how the climate crisis affect the human being.15. What does the writer mainly want to tell us in the last paragraph?A. Cli-fi films are very popular as action films.B. A study was conducted on 310 adults in theUS.C. The pandemic make people scared and alone.D. Cli-fi films are useful and will be here to stay.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。

西安石油大学大二上英语题库9UNIT FOUR1. The bridge was named _______ the hero who gave his life for the cause of the people.(3---4A#)A) after B) withC) by D) from2. Lewis had a(n) ______ manner of lecturing, which was not greatly changed over theyears. (3---4B*)A) statistic B) criticalC) distinctive D) delicate3. The committee did not _______ of the plan to build a new bridge over the river.(3---4A*)A) agree B) grantC) permit D) approve4. The pupils love the bright, colourful ______ in their books. (3---4B#)A) illustrations B) demonstrationsC) identifications D) conventions5. The “New Army” was ______ volunteers only, who poured into recruiting stations intheir thousands. (3---4B*)A) consisted B) insistedC) comprised D) compromised6. I applied for the job but they _______ me _____ because I didn’t know German.(3---4B#)A) turned ; in B) turned ; downC) turned ; on D) turned ; off7. In 1914, an apparently insignificant event in a remote part of Eastern Europe ______Europe into a great war. (3---4B#)A) inserted B) imposedC) pitched D) plunged8. His application for a position with that company was _______. (3---4B#)A) turned on B) turned downC) turned off D) turned up9. Very few experts _______ with completely new answers to the world’s economic problems. (3---4A#)A) come to B) come roundC) come up D) come on10. Bernard has _______ admiration and affection at Westminster with his good humor.(3---4A*)A) made B) takenC) earned D) followed11. Wright is correct to see Paisley’s _______ of liberty as a development of this view.(3---4A*)A) interpretation B) investigationC) infection D) injection12. I don’t like the department chairman’s _______ to the teachers who are not in hisfavor. (3---4A#)A) determination B) permissionC) intelligence D) indifference13. Generally, there are three different _______ of what happened, and no one knowswhich one is true. (3---4A#)A) versions B) evolutionsC) formations D) distributions14. Baltimore enjoyed a national and international _______ as an example of successfulinner-city regeneration. (3---4A#)A) reputation B) evolutionC) succession D) inference15. The Statue of Liberty had just arrived from Paris and was being _______ so it was notin New York harbor when they arrived. (3---4A*)A) approved B) operatedC) assembled D) resembled16. The new president said she would ______ herself to protecting the rights of the old,the sick and the homeless. (3---4A#)A) determine B) decideC) undertake D) dedicate17. Hitler’s invasion of Poland led to the _______ of the World War II; millions uponmillions of people died in the war. (3---4A#)A) settlement B) tragedyC) statue D) miserable18. Charlie Chaplin is a famous actor of _______ appeal; people from all corners of theworld enjoy his performances. (3---4A#)A) grave B) universalC) fantastic D) brilliant19. I always think that it is best to pour the tea into milk in the cup as this _______ themilk more evenly. (3---4B#)A) crushes B) uttersC) distributes D) fames20. The pressure cannot ______ me; it forces me to think. (3---4B#)A) feature B) elaborateC) crush D) plunge21. The downstairs restaurant where breakfast is served has walls _______ with paintingsof people dressed in traditional local costumes. (3---4B#)A) decorated B) classifiedC) featured D) disguised22. As the world gets more complicated, it is nice to have old fashioned stuff around tohelp people ________ the demands of modern life. (3---4B#)A) cope with B) go againstC) go ahead D) show off23. He was greatly disappointed when someone suggested that he should ______ thecopyrights of his newly-published biography to the publisher. (3---4B#)A) grant B) permitC) allow D) license24. Despite her success, her feet are ______ firmly on the ground. (3---4B#)A) grown B) plantedC) fed D) nursed25. They were ______ to find club owners using the city’sviolent reputation as a touristattraction. (3---4B#)A) surprising B) astonishingC) ignorant D) grave26. Grant Wood instantly rose to _____ with his painting American Gothic. (3---4A#)A) fame B) famousC) humor D) portrait27. The fame she gained from the famous painting saved her ______ a very boring life.(3---4A#)A) of B) byC) with D) from28. A quarrel was inevitable because she expressed no ______ for his support. (3---4B#)A) feeling B) emotionC) gratitude D) mood29. This reaction to the event is rather ______ but on the other hand there’s something in it.(3---4A*)A) true B) exaggeratedC) critical D) ignorant30. The government should be playing a more _______ role in promoting human right.(3---4A#)A) prominent B) impressingC) moderate D) universal31. Peter thought the world was flat until I _______ him. (3---4A#)A) enforced B) encircledC) ensured D) enlightened32. It was a rabbit, not a lion; you are _______ as usual. (3---4A#)A) exaggerating B) extendingC) exclaiming D) exploring33. Floods cause billions of dollars worth of property damage _______. (3---4B#)A) relatively B) actuallyC) annually D) comparatively34. There was a ______ drop in support for the Union in the 1974 election. (3---4B#)A) delicate B) distinctC) distant D) downward。

2021年陕西省石油化工学校高三英语期中试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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AAlthough Adrian Wood had already sent her three oldest children off toWhiteOakElementary SchoolinEdenton,North Carolina, she was anxious when it was her youngest son Amos's turn to start classes.Adriansaid, “Sending Amos to school was such a different path. He was 3 when he started school. He had autism(自闭症)and he didn't speak."Amos struggled to make friends and fit in, but there was always one person there who was very happy to see him. Raymond Brown has worked at the school as a guard for the past 15 years. All of the students know and love him, and he's truly a friend to all. He started callingAdrian's son “Famous Amos” on day one. To the mom's surprise, Amos quickly began responding with a cheerful "Hey, Brown” whenever he saw him. "He wasn't even saying 'daddy' at home, so it was really something, "Adriansaid.“Amos is a hard friend to have,"Adrianexplained, "He takes a lot more than he gives and that's tough for children. But those kids saw that he was popular and loved, and they started fighting over who would get to hold Amos' hand on the way to the classroom. It meant so much to me that he was favored by the other children at school, and Mr. Brown had a big hand in that.”About a year ago, school officials nominated Mr. Brown forNorth Carolina's School Hero, a $20,000 prize. When the results came out and he didn't win,Adrianwas heartbroken. She couldn't let the disappointing results stand, so she took to Facebook and created an annual “Famous Amos” prize for Mr. Brown in their community. Her neighbors answered the call, donating $35,000 in just one week! Townspeople and school officials gathered in March to celebrate Mr. Brown and give him the money they'd raised. Principal Michelle handed him a giant check and thanked him for everything he does to help kids like Amos find their way.1. What madeAdrianworried?A. Her youngest son's bad behavior.B. Her family's heavy financial burden.C. Her youngest son's mental problem.D. Her three sons' poor performance at school.2. What change did Mr. Brown bring to Amos?A. Amos became a top student at school.B. Amos got more attention from other kids.C. Amos learned to share and care about others.D. Amos had a better relationship with his family members.3. What did Mr. Brown get in the end?A. The “Famous Amos” prize.B. A check from the local government.C.North Carolina's School Hero prize.D. A small donation from the community.BIt is not only praise or punishment that determines a child's level of confidence.There are some other important ways we shape our kids — particularly by giving instructions and commands in a negative or positive choice of words.For example, we can say to a child “Don't run into traffic！” or “Stay on the footpath close to me.” In using the latter, you will be helping your kids to think and act positively, and to feel competent in a wide range of situations, because they know what to do, and aren't scaring themselves with what not to do.Actually, it is all in the way the human mind works.What we think, we automatically rehearse.For example, if someone offered you a million dollars not to think of a blue monkey for two minutes, you wouldn't be able to do it.When a child is told “Don't fall off the tree，” he will think of two things：“don't” and “fall off the tree”. That is, he will automatically create the picture of falling off the tree in his mind.A child who is vividly imagining falling off the tree is much more likely to fall off.So it is far better to use “Hold on to the tree carefully.”Clear, positive instructions help kids to understand the right way to do things.Kids do not always know how to be safe, or how to react to the warning of the danger in negative words.So parents should make their commands positive.“Sam, hold on firmly to the side of the boat” is much more useful than “Don't you dare to fall out of the boat？” or “How do you think I'll feel if you drown？” The changes are small but the difference is obvious.Children learn how to guide and organize themselves from the way we guide them with our words, so it pays to be positive.4. Positive choice of words helps kids to ________.A. learn in different situationsB. do things carefullyC. build up their confidenceD. improve their imagination5. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A. A child will act on what is instructed.B. One can't help imagining what is heard.C. A child will fall off the tree when told not to.D. One won't think of a blue monkey when given money.6. Which of the following commands helps kids to be safe?A. How do you think I'll feel if you get hurt?B. Don't play by the lake.C. Don't you dare to walk through the red light?D. Fasten your seat belt.7. The main idea of the passage is that ________.A. positive instructions guide kidsB. praise makes kids confidentC right instructions keep kids safe D. clear commands make kids differentCItaly's fashion capital is gray — not only because of the blocks of stone buildings，but also due to its often-gray sky, which traps pollution. ButMilannow wants to change it.The city has an ambitious plan to plant 3 million new trees by 2030 - a move that experts say could offer relief from the city's hot weather. Some projects have already contributed to environmental improvements. Architect Stefano Boeri’s Vertical Forest residential (居民的) tower, completed in 2014, aims to improve not only air quality but the quality of life for Milan residents. Boeri created a smallisland of greenery in the heart ofMilan, filling every balcony with plants that absorb carbon dioxide.“I think forestation is one of the best chances that we have today. It is one of the most effective ways we have to fight climate change, because everyone can plant trees, Boeri said.Damiano Di Simine, a member of the environmental group Legambiente , said the greenMilanproject will lower temperatures in a city where the nighttime temperature can be 6 degrees Celsius higher than in the surrounding area. City show thatMilanexperiences 35 hot nights a year. Because the city lies close to theAlps, Milin gets very little wind to lower the city's temperatures. "Planting trees will help this," Di said.TheVerticalForesthas attracted more than 20 species of birds. And the shade provided by the 800 trees and 15,000 plants means that residents rarely have to put on air conditioning, even in hot summers. TheVerticalForest's total greenery- can absorb 30 metric tons of carbon dioxide every year. The presence of green trees has a very important effect on people's health and psychological state, as has already been proved.8. What change doesMilanplan to make?A. Planting more trees.B. Creating a new fashion style.C. Pulling down more gray stone buildings.D. Doing more surveys to study global wanning.9. What's Boeri's opinion on the city's plan?A. It costs a lot.B. It is unpractical.C. It fails to attract people's attention.D. It is helpful to fight against climate change.10. What is Di Simine's attitude toward the city's plan?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Disappointed.D. Unconcerned.11. What does the last paragraph focus on?A. Specifics of the city's plan.B. Challenges faced by the city.C. The aim of theVerticalForestproject.D. The positive effect of theVerticalForestproject.DClara Daly was seated on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when a flight attendant asked an urgent(紧急的) question over the loudspeaker: “Does anyone on board know American Body Language?” She knew she needed to help.Clara, 15 at the time, pressed the call button. The flight attendant came by and explained the situation. “We have a passenger on the plane who’s blind and deaf,” she said. The passenger seemed to want something, but he was traveling alone and the flight attendants couldn’t understand what he needed, according to PEOPLE magazine.Clara had been studying ASL for the past year to help with her dyslexia (阅读障碍) and knew she’d be able to spell on the man’s palm(手掌) by finger. So she unbuckled her seat belt, walked toward the front of the plane, and knelt by the aisle seat of Tim Cook, then 64. Gently taking his hand, she wrote, “How are you? Are you OK?” Cook asked for some water. When it arrived, Clara returned to her seat. She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third visit, she stopped and stayed for a while.“He didn’t need anything. He was lonely and wanted to talk,” Clara said. So for the next hour, that was what they did. She talked about her family and her plans for the future (she wants to be a politician). Cook told Clarahow he had gradually become blind over time and shared stories of his days as a traveling salesman. Even though he couldn’t see her, she “looked attentively at his face with such kindness”, a passenger reported.“Clara was amazing,” a flight attendant told Alaska Airlines in a blog interview. “You could tell Cook was very excited to have someone he could speak to, and she was such a warm-hearted girl.” Cook’s reaction: “Best trip I’ve ever had.”Looking for ways to offer help? Start with this random(随时的) act of kindness that can change someone’s life right now.12. The flight attendant asked an urgent question because ________.A. the passenger was traveling aloneB. the plane was in a dangerous situationC. the passenger asked for something suddenlyD. none of the flight attendants could communicate with the passenger13. Why did Clara talk about her plans for the future?A. Because the flight attendant asked her to do so.B. Because she needed topics to go on talking with Cook.C. Because Cook hoped to understand teenagers better.D. Because she wanted to show her dream for the future.14. Which of the following words can best describe Clara?A. Kind and caring.B. Warm-hearted and brave.C. careful and calm.D. opened-minded and confident.15. The passage is mainly written to ________.A. tell a touching story of an amazing girlB. show the great importance of American Body LanguageC. encourage readers to give a hand kindly and randomlyD. show how kind the flight attendant was to help Cook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。

2020年陕西省石油化工学校高三英语期中考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIt's time to put your two-wheeler to good use on these fun bike paths — each varying in distance and difficulty. Just choose one fit for you.• Paulinskill Valley TrailCheck out Paulinskill Valley Trail, filled with forests, wetlands, and small townsalong this 25- mile route. While the trail is mostly flat, you can do a quick ride. You're likely to catch sight of beautiful birds, considering more than 100 species find a home in the land near the path. Check out the trail in the fall - prime time for pretty sights.•AlaHele MakalaeOn theislandofKaui, you'll find a bike path with lots of beachy views that'll leave you feeling accomplished yet calm. The name translates to “The Path that Goes By Coast,” and, as you might guess, the seven-mile path hugs the shoreline. Start early enough and you'll witness an incredible sunrise to make it even more amazing,• TheCheaha RouteThis ride covers up to 126 miles, with steep climbs and extreme downhills along the way. So prepare for a thrilling ride - one that’s not necessarily for the inexperienced or those looking for an easy, casual ride. Along the route, you'll pedal through five towns. The journey is worth it, though, because you get some of the most scenic views in the state.• The Whitefish TrailFamous for its countless route options, whether you’re a new biker looking for smooth tracks or you have more experience and want to play around on rocky, more technical land, this bike path brings in lots of visitors. The 43-mile route offers beautiful green scenery. Around every comer, you’ll see a new jaw-dropping landscape, from glassy lakes to green mountains.1. When is the best time to visit Paulinskill Valley Trail?A. In Autumn.B. All year round.C. On early mornings.D. On sunny days.2. Which route is not fit for someone new to cycling?A. The Whitefish Trail.B. Ala Hele Makalae.C. Paulinskill Valley Trail.D. TheCheaha Route.3. What's the common feature of the four routes?A. They are full of challenges.B. Various route options are offered.C. They have beautiful scenery.D. Different species can be found there.BThe climate change is already eating into the output of the world's agricultural systems, with productivity much lower than it would have been if humans hadn't rapidly heated the planet, new research has found.Advances in technology, fertilizer (化肥)use and global trade have allowed food production to keep pace with an increasing global population since the 1960s. But rising temperatures in this time have acted as a handbrake (手刹) to farming productivity of crops, according to the new research, published in Nature Climate Change. Productivity has actuallyslumpedby 21% since 1961, compared to if the world hadn't been affected by global heating.With the global population set to rise to more than 9 billion by 205, the UN'S Food and Agriculture Organization has estimated that food production will have to increase by about 70%,with annual crop production increasing by almost 1 billion tons and meat production by more than200mtons a year by this point. Meanwhile, global temperatures are rising at a rate that scientists warn is extremely dangerous for human civilization.“The impact already is larger than I thought it would be,” said Ariel Ortiz-Bobea, an economist atCornellUniversitywho led the research. “It was a big surprise to me. The worry I have is that research and development in agriculture takes decades to translate into higher productivity. The projected temperature increase is so fast that I don't know if we are going to keep pace with that.”Weston Anderson, a researcher of food security (安全) and climate at Columbia University who didn't take part in the study, said the new research provides fresh insight into the importance of the impact upon agriculture.“The regions that this paper highlights as experiencing the largest reductions in agricultural productivity-CentralAmericaand theSahel- contain some of the least food secure countries in the world, which is a real concern,” he said.4. What does the underlined word “slumped” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Fallen.B. Gathered.C. Approached.D. Benefited.5. What is Ariel Ortiz-Bobea worried about?A. Fertilizer is used in food production.B. Population will rise to over 9 billion.C. Global temperatures are rising too fast.D. Agricultural research needs many years.6. What can we learn about Weston Anderson?A. He puts forward a different solution.B. He proposes carrying on with the research.C. He pays more attention to food insecure regions.D. He supports improving agricultural productivity.7. What is the best title for the text?A. The Impact of Growth in Farm ProductivityB. Productivity in Agriculture is GrowingC. Causes and Effects of Global HeatingD. Rapid Global Heating is Hurting Farm ProductivityCI don’t think I can recall a time whenI wasn’t aware of the beauty of the ocean. Growing up inAustralia, I had the good fortune of having the sea at my side. The first time I went toHalfmoonBay,I suddenly had the feeling of not being able to feel the ground with my feet anymore.For my 10th birthday, my sister and I were taken out to theGreat Barrier Reef. There were fish in different color1 s, caves and layers of coral. They made such an impression on me. When I learned that only one percent ofAustralia’sCoral Seawas protected, I was shocked. Australian marine (海洋的) life is particularly important because the reefs have more marine species than any other country on earth. But sadly, only 45% of the world’s reefs are considered healthy.This statistic is depressing, so it’s important for usto do everything to protect them. The hope that theCoral Searemains a complete ecosystem has led me to take action. I’ve become involved with the Protect Our Coral Sea activity, which aims to create the largest marine park in the world. It would serve as a place where the ocean’s species will all have a safe place forever.Together, Angus and I created a little video and we hope it will inspire people to be part of the movement. Angus also shares many beautiful childhood memories of the ocean as a young boy, who grew up sailing, admiring the beauty of the ocean, and trying to find the secrets of ocean species.8. What can we learn about the author from the underlined sentence inPara. 1?A. He seldom went surfing at the sea.B. He forgot his experiences about the ocean.C. He never went back to his hometown.D. He had a wonderful impression ofHalfmoonBay.9. What is Australian marine life like according to the second paragraph?A. It is escaping from theCoral Seagradually.B. It depends on reefs for living greatly.C. It may be faced with danger.D. It is protected better than that in other oceans.10. What’s the purpose of The Protect Our Coral Sea activity?A. It is intended to contribute to a complete ecosystem.B. It is intended to prevent more marine species being endangered.C. It is intended to set up a large nature reserve for reefs.D. It is intended to raise more teenagers’ environmental awareness.11. Why do Angus and the author create a little video?A. To urge more people to take action toprotect the marine species.B. To inspire more people to explore the secret of the ocean.C. To share their childhood experiences about the ocean.D. To bring back to people their memory of ocean species.DOlder adults with a better sense of smell may live longer than thosewho have a poor sense of smell, a new study suggests. The study was a project of researchers in theUnited Statesthat was ongoing for over 13 years. They asked nearly 2,300 men and women to identify 12 common smells. All the subjects were from 71 to 82 years of age. The researchers gave the adults scores, from 0 to as high as 12, based on how many smells they identified correctly.During the years of follow-up investigation, over 1,200 of the subjects died. When the study was launched, none of the adults were weak. They could walk a little under half a kilometer, climb 10 steps and independently complete daily activities. In the latest findings, the researchers noted that those with a weak nose were 30 percent more likely to die than people with a good sense of smell. The findings were reported last month in the scientific publication Annals of Internal Medicine.Honglei Chen, a doctor withMichiganStateUniversityinEast Lansing,Michigan, was the lead writer of a report on the study. He said the connection between a poor sense of smell and an increased risk of dying was limited to adults who first reported good-to-excellent health. This suggests that a poor sense of smell is an early and sensitive sign for worsening health before it is recognizable in medical tests. With a poor sense of smell, people are more likely to die of brain and heart diseases, but not of cancer or breathing disorders.The results also suggest that a poor sense of smell may be an early warning for poor health in older age that goesbeyond dementia or other neurodegenerative(神经变性的) diseases. These often signal the beginning of a weakening of the mind or body.12. What do you know about the study mentioned?A. The study involved researchers from the world.B. All the participants were of different ages.C. The study began to be performed about 13 years ago.D. 2 ,300 men and women were young and healthy.13. What was the situation like at the beginning of the study?A. More than 1,200 of the participants passed away.B. Many of the subjects were found with health problems.C. All the subjects were independent of others when walking.D. One third of the participants had a poor smell sense.14. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A. People with a poor sense of smell have heart disease.B. You should be careful with your health if you smell poorly.C. People with a poor sense of smell won't suffer from cancer.D. Most of the elder people may have the dementia disease.15. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Strong Sense of Smell May Be Linked to Longer LifeB. Old People Tend to Have a Poor Sense of SmellC. A Number of Factors Result in Longer LifeD. Being Ill Means Losing the Sense of Smell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。

2020届陕西省石油化工学校高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（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AThe COVID -19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life, including the way we travel. But for those who are looking to expand their horizons while still staying safe, the following three travel trends in 2021 may provide inspirations. Let’s take a look.StaycationWith many travel restrictions during the pandemic, people preferred traveling to nearby places in 2020. This trend continues in 2021. According to search data, 62 percent of people are interested in taking a vacation within driving distance of home. People who live in large cities want to get back in touch with nature. Travelers are looking for places different from their everyday accommodations, for example, farm stays, villas and cottages.Pod travelWhile 2020 saw a rise in solo travel and isolated adventures, 2021 shows that people want to be more connected. “Pod travel”, or gathering in isolated spaces with loved ones, is growing in popularity. 85 percent of survey respondents favor traveling with family or friends, and over half of the trips searched include three or more people. Pod travel is here to stay for those who want to safely be together while reducing risks associated with socializing with others.Remote working and travelingMany people worked and learned from home in 2020 because of the pandemic. Remote working blurs the line between working and traveling. There was a 128 percent increase in the mention of phrases such as “relocation”, “relocate”, “remote work” and “trying a new neighborhood”. People are actively booking longer stays (e. g. two plus week trips) in small to mid—size cities with access to immersive natural surroundings and wide—open spaces.1.What can we learn about Staycation?A.Travelling to the countryside.B.Taking an isolated adventure.CHaving holidays in nearby places. D.Staying indoors all by oneself.2.What’s special about Pod travel?A.Traveling alone.B.Traveling far away.C.Traveling while working.D.Traveling with loved ones.3.Where might we find the text in a magazine?A.Medicine.cation.C.TourismD.Career.BBy mid-century there will likely be 9 billion people on the planet, using ever more resources and leading ever more technologically complex lives. What will our cities be like? How much will artificialintelligence (AI) advance? Will global warming cause disastrous changes, or will we be able to engineer our way out of the climate change issues? Recently, the magazineBig Thinkasked top minds from a variety of fields to weigh in on what the future holds 40 years from now. The result is as follows.It's likely that by 2050 the majority of the people in the world will live in urban areas and will have a much higher average age than people today. Cities theorist Richard thinks urbanization will transform the education system of, making our economy less houses driven and removing the divisions between home and work.And rapidly advancing technology will continue ever more rapidly. Cities of the future won't look like “some sort of science-fiction fantasy”, but it's likely that technological advances and information overlays (VR and AR) will greatly change how we live. Self-driving cars will make the roads safer and provide faster transports. A larger version of driverless cars-driverless trucks — may make long-distance drivers out of date.Some long view predictions are completelydire. Environmentalist Bill says that if we don't make great progress in fighting global warming, it's likely we could see out-of- control rises in sea levels, huge crop shortfalls and wars over limited freshwater resources.In terms of how we will eat, green markets founder and “real food" supporter Nina believes that there will be more small milk processing plants and more regional food operations and we'll be healthier as a result.New York Timeswriter Mark thinks that people will eat fewer processed foods and eat foods grown closer to where they live. And more people will be aware of the ethical responsibility" to grow foods.4. What may happen by 2050 based on the magazineBig Think ?A. Education will be driven by economy.B. The majority of people will be taller.C. AI will cause disastrous changes.D. Most people will live in big cities.5. What do we know about technology in the future according to Paragraph 3?A. It will make people live in science-fiction fantasy.B. It will ensure safer transports due to faster cars.C. It will greatly change the way in which people live.D. It will increase the number of long-distance drivers.6. What does the underlined word "dire" in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Magical.B. Terrible.C. Ridiculous.D. Meaningful.7. What does Nina think of foods in the future?A. People will eat healthier and fresher foods.B. Land-raised farm systems will be improved.C. There will be smaller regional food operations,D. Food supplies will become much more limited.CItaly's fashion capital is gray — not only because of the blocks of stone buildings，but also due to its often-gray sky, which traps pollution. ButMilannow wants to change it.The city has an ambitious plan to plant 3 million new trees by 2030 - a move that experts say could offer relief from the city's hot weather. Some projects have already contributed to environmental improvements. Architect Stefano Boeri’s Vertical Forest residential (居民的) tower, completed in 2014, aims to improve not only air quality but the quality of life for Milan residents. Boeri created a smallisland of greenery in the heart ofMilan, filling every balcony with plants that absorb carbon dioxide.“I think forestation is one of the best chances that we have today. It is one of the most effective ways we have to fight climate change, because everyone can plant trees, Boeri said.Damiano Di Simine, a member of the environmental group Legambiente , said the greenMilanproject will lower temperatures in a city where the nighttime temperature can be 6 degrees Celsius higher than in the surrounding area. City show thatMilanexperiences 35 hot nights a year. Because the city lies close to theAlps, Milin gets very little wind to lower the city's temperatures. "Planting trees will help this," Di said.TheVerticalForesthas attracted more than 20 species of birds. And the shade provided by the 800 trees and 15,000 plants means that residents rarely have to put on air conditioning, even in hot summers. TheVerticalForest's total greenery- can absorb 30 metric tons of carbon dioxide every year. The presence of green trees has a very important effect on people's health and psychological state, as has already been proved.8. What change doesMilanplan to make?A. Planting more trees.B. Creating a new fashion style.C. Pulling down more gray stone buildings.D. Doing more surveys to study global wanning.9. What's Boeri's opinion on the city's plan?A. It costs a lot.B. It is unpractical.C. It fails to attract people's attention.D. It is helpful to fight against climate change.10. What is Di Simine's attitude toward the city's plan?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Disappointed.D. Unconcerned.11. What does the last paragraph focus on?A. Specifics of the city's plan.B. Challenges faced by the city.C. The aim of theVerticalForestproject.D. The positive effect of theVerticalForestproject.DBeing a teacher is a rewarding career when it comes to changing lives, but it’s obviously one that comes with plenty of stresses and difficulties too.Seeking help for a child who is so obviously in need isn’t easy. Often, you feel ignored by the government. You feel upset that there isn’t anything you could personally do to help a needy and sensitive member of your class.That’s exactly how Chelsea Haley, aged 24 at the time, felt when she met fourth-grade student Jerome Robinson while working for Teach forAmericainLouisianafor the first time.The pair didn’t get off to the best start, with Jerome, the “problem child”, almost drivingChelseafrom teaching. But whenChelseaput her foot down and became determined to work more closely with Jerome, she learned the cause of his rude behavior: a bad home situation.Chelseawas eager to help Jerome, and realized that he needed more than just academic support.By 2016, a year after meeting him, Chelsea had adopted (收养) Jerome and his brother Jace.Adopting a child doesn’t come cheap, andChelseaspent all the money in her bank to see the process through.In her first few years of raising the boys, she lived on credit cards and postponed her student loan.AsChelsealived with her two adopted sons, she worked hard to repay her debts. She took on extra tutoringjobs outside of school hours, moved in with her parents, and even delivered groceries for cash. Along the way, she was learning how to be the best mom to Jerome and Jace, cooking for them and cheering them on at football matches.And now, just five years later,Chelseacan proudly say that she has paid off nearly $50, 000 of debt. Now that she’s finally out of debt,Chelseahas plans to buy a house and save up for the boys’ college education.“It allows me to focus on the boys’ future,” she said. “Saving money for them, and not spending it on my past.”12. What do we know from paragraph 4?A. Jerome’s family was less fortunate.B. The brothers were in the same class.C. When helping Jerome,Chelseafelt hopeless.D.Chelseagot along well with Jerome from the very start.13. What didChelseado to pay off her debts?A. Borrow money from her parents.B. Do part-time jobs.C. Train students to play football.D. Cook for customers.14. How old wasChelseawhen she paid off nearly all of her debts?A. 24.B. 28.C. 29.D. 30.15. Which of the following can best describeChelsea?A. Lucky and lovely.B. Sensitive and ambitious.C. Selfless and determined.D. Warmhearted and strict.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。