辽宁省实验中学东戴河分校2019_2020学年高二英语上学期第六次周测试题201911290196

2019-2020学年高二上英语期中模拟试卷含答案第一部分听力第一节单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

21．Mr. White graduated from ________ Cambridge University with a degree in ________ physics.A．the; a B．a; a C．a; the D．/; /22．With tags（标签）________ to the luggage, it won’t take long for the passengers to find theirs correctly..A．attaching B．attached C．to attach D．attaches23．You’d better not phone me between two and six o’clock this afterno on; I ________ a speech then.A．will give B．will have been givingC．will be giving D．will have given24．Mary ________ be in London because I saw her in town just now.A．mustn’t B．isn’t able to C．needn’t D．can’t25．While ________ in tea with that dealer, Mr. Smith had himself ________.A．trading; ripped off B．buying; ripping offC．selling; ripped off D．purchasing; rip off26．This picture was taken when my father was a child and even I myself couldn’t ________.A．find him out B．pick him out C．put him out D．take him out27．He is the lawyer who you took photos ________ you were in the Forbidden City.A．when B．of when C．where D．of where28．I could hardly tell the twins apart because their appearances are only ________ different.A．slightly B．gradually C．personally D．extremely29．The Roman Empire ________ for several centuries.A．exists B．existed C．was existed D．is existing30．________, Mother will wait for him to have dinner together.A．However late is he B．However he is lateC．However is he late D．However late he is31．Your body language ________ your real emotion.A．gave in B．gave up C．gave away D．gave out32．Jane nearly missed the flight ________ doing too much shopping.A．as a result of B．on top of C．in front of D．in need of33．–Did a letter come for me?–Yes, ________ came for you this morning.A．that B．it C．one D．the letter34．We forgot to bring our tickets, but please let us enter, ________?A．do you B．can we C．will you D．shall we35．—I think you should phone Jenny and say sorry to her.— ________.It was her fault.A．No way B．Not impossible C．No chance D．Not at all第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2019-2020学年辽宁省实验中学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AYou have to praise the smoothness（顺畅）of ants on the move. No matter how many of them are going toward a place, there's never a hold-up. A new research paper shows how ants keep traffic flowing by changing their behavior to meet changing conditions.For their experiments, researchers from the University of Toulouse focused on Argentine ants, animals that often move from colony（群落）to colony depending on where the food is. Making use of Argentine ants' talent for fast travel, the researchers built bridges connecting their colonies. The bridges were different in width from a fifth to three-quarters of an inch. The colonies, too, were of different sizes, ranging from 400 to more than 25,000 ants.Then the researchers sat back andmonitoredthe traffic. To their surprise, even when those narrower bridges were full of ants, there were no "traffic accidents". "When the number of ants on the bridge increased, ants seemed to be able to understand the situation and adjusted（调整）their speed accordingly to avoid making the traffic flow stop. "the authors note. "Moreover, ants avoided entering a busy road and made sure that the bridge was never too packed to cross.”The lesson for humans? The traffic problem may lie in our inability to adjust our driving habits for the good of the whole. Driving is fun when there are few cars on the road. Then the traffic moves very slowly. And yet, some impatient driver still acts like he's alone on the road.The research suggests that projects, like the ever-widening of highways, may never free us from traffic jams. As long as we drive along with our own habits, no matter how many other people are on the road, we'll always end up in a traffic jam. Indeed, less space may actually be a good thing. It leaves less room for individual choice and forces us to take a page from the driving book of ants.1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The results of the experiments.B. The purpose of the experimentsC. The preparation of the experiments.D. The requirements of the experiments2. What does the underlined word "monitor" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. watch and check.B. seek and improveC. design and planD. discuss and practise3. What is the best title for the text?A. Is widening highways a solution?B. Why don't ants need traffic lights?C. Can we learn safe driving from ants?D. What can ants teach us about traffic jams?BWhether for a special holiday, as a way of showing gratitude or just a way of letting someone know you care, gift giving is a universal custom Though the purpose may be similar from place to place, traditions vary widely from one country to the next. A behavior that shows respect in one place might be consideredoffensivesomewhere else. Take a look at unique gifting traditions from around the world.Here in theUS, a set of kitchen knives seems like the perfect gift idea for a wedding. However, in certain European countries likeGermany, people believe that a knife presented as a gift will cut off your friendship. There is a way to break it: Tie a coin to the knife or gift box. The receiver then returns the coin to you as a “payment”to remove the bad luck.There's a well-known Italian wedding tradition where the groom's (新郎) tie is cut into a number of tiny pieces. Wedding guests can then "buy” these tie pieces in exchange for cash. It's a fun way to give money to the new couple thatleaves guests with a wedding souvenir.As left hands are considered unclean in Indian culture, behaviors such as touching, passing money, or giving gifts are to be done with the right hand. Different from some other cultures , an odd number (奇数) of thingsor currency represents good luck. For example, £11 should be given rather than £10.InZimbabwe, it is common to directly ask for a gift. When you receive a gift without asking for it, even if the giver's family is poor, it's the worst way to reject the offering. Also, expressing thanks with actions is better than giving thanks orally (口头地).These may include jumping up and down, dancing, or whistling.4. What does the underlined word “offensive“ in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Rude.B. Creative.C. Suitable.D. Caring.5. How do people prevent friendship breaking down when giving gifts like knives?A. The guests cut the groom's tie into pieces.B. The receiver returns the coin to the giver.C. The giver gives gifts with the right hand.D. The receiver expresses thanks by dancing.6. What can we learn about the gift giving inZimbabwe?A. It is not proper to ask for a gift directly.B. It's better to reject a gift from a poor family.C. One can express thanks by writing letters.D. Showing gratitude with actions is better than words.7. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. The Wayof Showing GratitudeB. A Fun Behavior to Respect PeopleC. Various Gift Giving TraditionsD. A Special Custom of Gift GivingCLarry was on another of his underwater expeditions(探险)but this time, it was different. He decided to take his daughter along with him. She was only ten years old. This would be her first trip with her father on what he had always been famous for.Larry first began diving when he was his daughter’s age. Similarly, his father had taken him along on one of his expeditions. Since then, he had never looked back. Larry started out by renting diving suits from the small diving shop just along the shore. He had hated them. They were either too big or too small. Then, there was the instructor. He gave him a short lesson before allowing him into the water with his father. He had made an exception. Larry would never have been able to go down without at least five hours of theory and another similar number of hours on practical lessons with a guide. Children of his age were not even allowed to dive.After the first expedition, Larry’s later diving adventures only got better and better. There was never a dull moment. In his black and blue suit and with an oxygen tank fastened on his back, Larry dived from boats into the middle of the ocean. Dangerous areas did not prevent him from continuing his search. Sometimes, he was limited to a cage underwater but that did not bother him. At least, he was still able to take photographs of the underwater creatures.Larry’s first expedition without his father was in the Cayman Islands. There were numerous diving spots in the area and Larry was determined to visit all of them .Fortunately for him, a man offered to take him around the different spots for rry didn’t even know what the time was, how many spots he dived into or how many photographs he had taken.The diving spots afforded such a wide range of fish and sea creatures that Larry sawmore than thirty varieties of creatures.Larry looked at his daughter. She looked as excited as he had been when he was her age. He hoped she would be able to continue the family tradition. Already, she looked like she was much braver than had been then. This was the key to a successful underwater expedition.8. In what way was this expedition different for Larry?A. His daughter had grown up.B. He had become a famous diver.C. His father would dive with him.D. His daughter would dive with him.9. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?A. Larry had some special right.B. Larry liked the rented diving suits.C. Divers had to buy diving equipment.D. Ten-year-old children were permitted to dive.10. What can be learned from the underlined sentence?A. Larry didn’t wear a watch.B. Larry was not good at math.C. Larry had a poor memory.D. Larry enjoyed the adventure.11. What did Larry expect his daughter to do?A. Become a successful diver.B. Make a good diving guide.C. Take a lot of photo underwater.D. Have longer hours of training.DIn recent years, with the development of technology, it is common to see robots into our homes in the form of toys and vacuums (吸尘器) without question. Children’s toys that rely on robotics for both entertainment and education are becoming more popular and more easily accessible. Robot vacuums, too, are so popular that the Roomba has even earned itself a name in popular television.A selection of other household wares can be purchased and owned for a reasonable cost, but they all look and perform like vacuums. Our domestic helpers are currently designed to vacuuming, mopping, sweeping and mowing.Of course the best known of these is the Roomba, but there is actually some competition amongst the autonomous vacuum manufacturers. Roomba, made by iRobot, now comes in several designs and has been through many versions of improvements. The basic model is just about $400, but there’s a more attractive version, complete with a wireless command center to control the robot from anywhere in the home. Samsung also has avacuum, called the Smart Tango, which makes increased improvements on the Roomba by including brushes for cleaning corners. It’s possible that some of the less well-known vacuums might be even more exciting, like the Neato Robotics XV that takes on a square shape to better clean corners. Incremental (增值的) improvements are what drive the home robot industry.Now that domestic robots are becoming more popular, the near future should be exciting. If we are going to welcome robots into our lives and our homes, we should expect them to work for it, and work hard. It’s the dawn of the robot revolution, whether we like it or not, and it would be great to see that technology put to use in more innovative(创新的) ways.12. What does Roomba in the passage mean?A. A man’s name who has bought a domestic robot.B. A name of a big company who makes robots.C. A type of vacuum whose name is Roomba.D. A place where people can buy proper robots.13. The Smart Tango is different from other types in that ________.A. it has a wireless command centerB. it has brushes for cleaning cornersC. it is more famous and excitingD. it is driven without electricity14. What can we infer according to the last paragraph?A. Domestic robots will free us from housework.B. Domestic robots will become cheaper and cheaper.C. Domestic robots have brought environmental revolution.D. Domestic robots takes the lead in science and technology.15. What does the author intend to tell in the passage?A. Domestic robots are closely related to our daily life.B. It is interesting to see domestic robots at home.C. Domestic robots are too expensive for most people.D. It is convenient to buy a domestic robot.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。

辽宁省实验中学东戴河校区高三上学期英语周测试题（六）一、阅读理解：（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）AMokpo City is holding the 17th Korea﹣China﹣Japan Sport Complex Competition，and looking for 50interpreters （口译者）for this event．This event will be held from August 23rd to August 29th．Korean，Japanese and Chinese high school students who are under the age of 18 will take part in the competition．Anyone who is interested in the job is welcomed to apply．Application Period：May 20th ﹣May 29thInterpreters needed：20 Chinese interpreters，20 Japanese interpreters and10 reserve interpretersApplication Steps*The 1st step：Look over submitted （递交的）documents*The 2nd step：InterviewRequirements*Only Koreans or foreigners who are in Korea can apply．*Foreigners applying must be fluent in Korean．How to Apply*Applicants can submit their application forms by emailing to happy3837@korea．kr，by mail or in person at Mokpo City Hall．*Reception desk：Office of Korea﹣China﹣Japan Junior Competition，Dept．of Sport Industries at Mokpo City Hall*Send mail to：Yangeulro 271，Mokpo﹣si，Jeollanam﹣do （Postal code：530﹣701）Notice：Applicants who submit their application forms by email have to make sure their e﹣mails have been received by calling at 061﹣270﹣3402，3682，8280 （Person in charge：Kim，Ju﹣yeong）．Required Documents*One copy of the application form （The official form is attached．）*One copy of the certificate of language qualification （语言资格证书）Schedule of Interview and Announcement*Interview：Thursday，June 4th，10：00 am*Final announcement：Wednesday，June 10th athttp://www．mokpo．go．krWorking Conditions*Uniform，accommodations and meals will be provided．*80，000 WON per day will be paid．*The interpreting certificate of this activity will be given．For more information，please contact the Dept．of Sport Industries （061﹣270﹣3402，3628，8280）1.How long will the event last？A．Six days．B．Seven days．C．Nine days．D．Ten days．2.How do applicants make sure their emails have been received？A．By waiting for a call from Mokpo City Hall．B．By going to the reception desk in person．C．By sending another email to confirm it．D．By calling Kim，Ju﹣yeong，the person in charge．3.When will the applicants know the final results？A．On June 10th．B．On May 29th．C．On June 4th．D．On August 29th．4 .What can be learned from the passage？A.The interpreters are from all over the worldB. The interpreters must be good at Chinese．C．The interpreters must prepare their meals themselves．D．The interpreters can get an interpreting certificate．BI realized I would not see a real person named Sophie at Sophie's Eatery because，like most new restaurants these days，Sophie's is a robot﹣restaurant．When I walked in，a cute little manager robot appeared，looking rather like a toaster with blinking （眨）blue eyes．It escorted me to a nice table in theback．The menu monitor popped out of my table and showed me pictures of my dining choices．I tapped my choices and clicked OK，and the screen slid back down．I watched as full plates rode the conveyer belts that moved along each aisle （过道）of tables．In just a few minutes，my dish stopped at my table，and I took it from the belt．Later，I placed my empty plate back on the conveyer belt，and it was taken away into kitchen to be cleaned．I watched the little toaster showing customers to tables while I ate my main dish．The food was delicious，but I was starting to feel extremely angry because dealing with robots always makes me feel inhuman．Pretty soon，I wanted to talk to someone real，even if it was just a few sentences．So when my dessert arrived，I took action．I dropped my plate on the floor with a satisfying crash．I was so happy when I saw the manager toaster's blinking red eyes﹣at last，a real live person would arrive!But instead，a crew of two robots quickly appeared．A robot broom rushed over and started to sweep the piece of the broken plate into a robot garbage can．They finished and moved back into the kitchen．My plan to get a little reality into Sophie's Eatery failed．I hope the robo﹣restaurant trend ends soon．I want to deal with people again!5.What does the underlined word "escorted" in paragraph 2 mean？A．Registered．B．Guided．C．Conducted．D．Rushed6. What is the purpose of the author crashing his plate？A．To deal with a real human．B．To catch attention from the robots．C．To play jokes on the robots．D．To complain about the bad service．7. Which of the following best describes the author's feeling at Sophie's Eatery？A．Satisfied．B．Shocked．C．Annoyed．D．Curious．8. What is the text mainly about？A．The trend of dining with robots．B．The advantage of robot﹣restaurants．C．The food variety of a robot﹣restaurant．D．The dining experience at a robot﹣restaurant．CMany people feel that dream is unique to humans．However，many dog owners will likely disagree on that．They have noticed that their dogs at varioustimes during the sleep may shake legs，snort （哼）and sometimes growl （低声吼叫）which gives the impression that they are dreaming．These things may wonder us about whether dogs dream．Scientists confirm that dogs probably do dream．It turns out that dog brains and human brains have many similarities during sleep cycles．Researchers used special machines to measure electrical activity in a dog's brain and human's brain．Scientists already knew that when humans dream，a certain part of the brain is active during sleep．Researchers discovered that the same part of the brain is active in sleeping dogs．Scientists have other data that back up these findings．Many people dream that they are trying to move but cannot．Interestingly，part of that experience is not a dream．When people sleep，the brain produces a chemical that causes the dreamer to become temporarily paralyzed （使麻痹）．Researchers think this happens so that people cannot physically act out dreams while they are sleeping．Dog brains make the same chemical．In one study during which this chemical was blocked，sleeping test dogs performed physical activities，such as standing up，sniffing around the room for imaginary rabbits，or chasing imaginary balls．Because of these similarities，researchers believe that the content of a dog's dream might come from the same source as a human's dream．"People's dreams are usually based on things they did that day，" says Dr．Samantha Hudspith．"So there is reason to believe that dogs dream about the things they've done that day．Of course，there will never be a way to prove this．Dogs cannot describe their dreams the way that humans can．"9.What does the underlined phrase "back up" mean in the second paragraph？A．Disagree．B．Support．C．Record．D．Show．10.What happened to a sleeping dog when this chemical mentioned in paragraph 3was cut off？A．It woke up．B．It stopped dreaming．C．It acted out its dream．D．It couldn't move its body．11. How is the text mainly developed？A．By telling stories B．By giving examples．C．By comparing details D．By listing differences．12.What is the best title for the text？A．Do Dogs Dream？B．Why Do Dogs Dream？C．Signs of Dog Dreams D．Similarities Between Humans and DogsDThe fried foods，salty snacks and meat are major foods of the Western diet，which account for about 30 percent of heart attack risk (风险) across the world.Meanwhile，a diet rich in fruits and vegetables，the so-called “Prudent” diet，can lower the risk of heart attack，according to a study.The research which looked at dietary habits in 52 countries，found people who ate a Western diet had a 35 percent greater risk of having a heart attack，compared to those who ate little or no fried foods and meat.Those who followed a “Prudent” diet had a 30 percent lower risk of heart attack，compared to those who eat little fruits and vegetables.The authors also looked at an “Oriental” d iet，rich in tofu，soy and other sauces (酱类)，and found it did not increase or decrease the risk of a heart attack.Previous studies have reached similar conclusions about the “Prudent” and Western diet in the United States and Europe，but did not include the Oriental pattern of eating.While some food of the Oriental diet may protect against heart trouble，the higher sodium (钠)content of sauces counter(抵消) that benefit.“This study indicates that the same relationships that are observed in western countries exist in different regions of the world，”a professor of medicine at McMaster University said.Canadian researchers analyzed risk factors in food choices and the risk of heart attack in about 16，000 people in 52 countries.Almost 6，000 people had heart attacks，while the rest had no heart disease.13.According to the passage，the can lower the risk of heart attack by 30%.A.Western dietB.“Prudent” dietC.“Oriental” dietD.not mentioned14.The “Oriental” diet mainly includes the following foods EXCEPT .A.fried foodsB.tofuC.soyD.sauces15.The underlined word “relationships” mentioned in the last but one paragraph refers to “ ”.A.study and dietB.diet and heart attackC.the Western diet and the “Oriental” dietD.the United States and Europe二、七选五（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）Which do you like better：breakfast or lunch？16 Brunch gets its name from the first two letters of breakfast （br﹣）and the last four letters of lunch （﹣unch）．17____ They liked to go hunting，During the hunting break，they wouldenjoy a mid-morning meal that included meat，eggs and many other things．Today，it is a meal eaten around late morning to early afternoon，usually on weekends．It might seem like a simple meal，but sometimes it raises breakfast to an artistic level．For example，ordinary pancakes might be changed to blueberry pancakes．In Melbourne，brunch culture is also being welcomed．I decided to try it with my friend．We visited a cafe that is famous for its flower theme．18This theme is also shown in its food and drinks．The pink rose tea latte （拿铁）had real rose petals （花瓣）on top．19For the main course （主菜），I chose the soft﹣shell crab．The crab was placed in a bread bowl with some fried crab claws （爪）on the top．The brunch greatly satisfied my appetite （食欲）．20A．It tasted as sweet as it looked．B．Lack of food is the main cause of brunch．C．Well，with brunch you don't have to choose!D．Though I was full，I still wanted to have another one．E．Rich British people are believed to have invented brunch．F．Even if I was busy with work，I still spent enough time having breakfast．G．There was a wall full of various types of fresh and colorful flowers．三、完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）A weak old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and a four-year old grandson. The old man’s hands21 and his eyesight was poor. The family ate together at table, but the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands made eating rather22 Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, often __23____ spilled (泼洒) on the tablecloth.The son and daughter-in-law became 24 at the mess (脏乱). “We must do 25 about grandfather,” said the son. I’ve had enough of his spilled milk and food on the floor. So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family had their dinner at the dinner table ___26 . Since grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a 27_ bowl. Sometimes when the family glanced in grandfather’s 28 , he had a tear in his eye. Still, the couple always blamed him when he 29 a spoon or spilledfood. The four-year-old watched it all in 30 .One evening before supper, the father 31 his son playing with small wood pieces. He asked the child sweetly, “What are you making ?” The boy 32 __, “Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and mama to eat your food from when I grow up.” The words so 33 __ the couple that they were speechless. Then tears started to 34____. down their cheeks. Though no word was 35_____, both knew what must be d one. That evening the husband took grandfather’s hand and led him back to the family dinner table gently. From then on, the grandfather ate every meal with the family.21. A. trembled B. covered C. raised D. pushed22. A. interesting B. convenient C. amusing D. difficult23. A. juice B. milk C. soup D. water24. A. shocked B. disappointed C. angry D. surprised25. A. anything B. everything C. nothing D. something26. A. seriously B. happily C. sadly D. slowly27. A. plastic B. small C. wooden D. cheap28. A. way B. direction C. sight D. situation29. A. dropped B. threw C. chose D. touched30. A. peace B. relief C. danger D. silence31. A. noticed B. kept C. heard D. suggested32. responded B. caught C. hit D. pushed33. A. attracted B. stuck C. struck D. absorbed34.A. stream B. go C. fall D. flood35. A. taught B. told C. spoken D. written四、语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）Jan Tchamani，an English teacher in Brimingham，UK，suddenly developed a serious illness．At age 50，she found herself out of work and 36 （stick）at home．After a while，she discovered that 37（surf）the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored．She could do everything online．She also joined 38 online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice 39others. She realized that one of the greatest 40 （benefit）of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance 41 usually exists between people．She 42 （inspire）by the people online，started an IT club and taught some older people how to use the Internet．She and her friends organized events and collected money 43 （pay）for private teachers．Also，Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society 44___（good）. Jan's life has been 45 （great）improved by the Internet!五、附加题（共15小题，语法填空每小题1.5分，单句语法填空每小题1分，满分20分）(一)、语法填空Since Brad Ryan began to take grandma Joy on trips to the breathtaking landscapes of America, they ____46____ (go) through dozens of cross-country adventures.In 2015, Brad Ryan visited his 85-year-old grandma ____47____ (live) a simple life on her own, and then he hoped that spending some quality family time with her would help to lift her spirits. When he told ____48____ (story) of his travels to his grandma, she regretted not seeing more of the world. Then Ryan invited his grandma _____49___ (hike) with him, and she accepted his idea ___50____(cheerful). From then on, the pair travelled to29 National Parks in total, and had many adventures along the way, ___51_____ has even affected his way of life."Life for her now is a lot ____52____ (rich). It was the look in her eyes that impressed me a lot. "Ryan said, " love my grandma. She has taught me how to live, I've learned to slow down and see the world in ____53___ different way There are so many viewpoints and knowledge we can gain ___54___ our elders. Even if some day she does pass away, I can go hack to these places to feel her spirit and feel ____55____ (connect) to her.(二)、单句语法填空1. Up to now, a great many physical activities ___________ (hold) in the new stadium.2. When Yang took off from Jiuquan in northwest China at 9 am yesterday, China became the third nation _______ (send) a man into space.3. it was the third time that he ________ (ask) the same question.4. When this happens, the important thing is to try not to let a calm discussion turn into a heated _________. (argue)5. ________ (face) with so much trouble, we failed to complete the task on time.阅读2.5*20=50分1-4 BDAD 5-8 BACD 9-12 BCCA 13-15 BAB16-20 CEGAD完型1*15=15分21-25 ADBCD 26-30BCBAD 31-35 ABDAC语法填空1.5*10=15分36.stuck37surfing38 an39from 40 benefits41which/that 42.was inspired43.to pay 44.better45.greatly附加题46 have gone 47 living 48 stories 49 to hike 50 cheerfully 51 which 52 richer53 a 54 from 55 connected单句1 have been held2 to send3 had asked4 argument5 Faced。

辽宁省葫芦岛市实验中学东戴河分校2019-2020高二下学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________Our favorite tech gifts of 2019When it comes time for the holiday shopping season, we’re extra choosy about the countless technology products that we will buy and give to friends and family. Here’s what impressed editors, reporters and producers the most in 2019.Lumos MatrixI recently bought a Lumos Matrix helmet (头盔) ($229) with built-in lights to make riding my bike at night a lot safer and less stressfu l. It’s a regular pain point for bikers like me to make sure absent-minded drivers see you, especially when it’s dark. This definitely helps.— Matt mcfarland, Writer Goodreads appAlthough this isn’t a gift, the free Goodreads app is a gamechanger.At the beginning of 2019, I promised myself I’d read at least one new book every month. I set a goal of 12 books on Goodreads and used it to track my progress, keep a list of books I’m interested in and check out what friends and others on the app were recommend ing. I read 35 books this year! (That’s up from five books last year.) Goodreads feels like one of the rare feel-good social networks.— Kaya Yurieff, Tech Reporter Ember coffee cupI drink my coffee slowly so it has routinely cooled by the time I get halfway through it. For my birthday, my mum bought me a cup ($99), which keeps my coffee warm until I finish it without trips to the microwave for reheating. I can also set the specific temperature I want. It makes my mornings so much easier.— Millie Dent, Intern 1．What is the main advantage of Lumos Matrix helmet?A．Helping drivers concentrate. B．Managing the bad weather. C．Making night riding safer. D．Making bikers less painful.2．What does the writer mean by referring to the Goodreads app as “a gamechanger”?A．It changes some readers’ reading rules.B．It provides readers with free internet games.C．It limits the number of books a reader can read.D．It inspires readers to read more through interactions.3．Which of the following can best describe Ember coffee cup?A．Eco-friendly. B．Convenient.C．Expensive. D．Simple.With golden sunshine and a gentle breeze（微风）, autumn is the most beautiful seasons in the year. This is a great time to go outside and have fun. Go to a valley to see red maple trees,go and pick fruit in an orchard or find an open field to fly your kite in.However, for many high school students, these great activities may be just a dream. With plenty of work to do, they spend all their hours indoors, struggling for a high mark in their exams. Of course, study is one of the most important things for teenagers. But life is definitely much more than that.Sometimes we spend so much time studying that we forget how to make life wonderful. In doing so, we lose the real purpose of life —to be a valuable and happy person. To enjoy just how great it is to be alive, we have to put down our books and pens and look around us. Students, take some exercise to improve your health, talk with your parents and friends for understanding and walk around outside to refresh（振作）our body and mind.Going out and enjoying the beautiful countryside often helps our creativity in our work. Chinese craftsman, Lu Ban created a saw to help woodworkers. But if he hadn’t walked outside, he would not have been inspired by a kind of toothed（锯齿状的）grass. We could also suppose if Newton hadn’t rested under that apple tree, then he wouldn’t have been hit by an apple, and his classic（经典的）theories would not have come out.Going out is not only a break from hard work, but a chance to add to life experience. So come on, give your brain a good rest. Step out of the books and get your bag ready for an autumn outing. We are sure you will get much more than knowledge from the exciting journey. 4．In which paragraph does the writer make a summary about his opinion?A．Paragraph 1. B．Paragraph 2.C．Paragraph 4. D．Paragraph 5.5．Why is going out a dream for many high school students?A．They are unhappy to do so.B．They have too much work to do for getting high marks in the exams.C．Their parents do n’t allow them to do so.D．They think study is the most important thing for them.6．The passage is developed mainly by______________.A．describing the beautiful scenery in AutumnB．pointing out the present situation of high school studentsC．making predictionsD．reasoning and giving examples7．What message can you learn from the passage?A．Going out can make high school students get more.B．Nature is power.C．All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.D．The author isn’t happy with our education at all.Every year, the brightest young scientists from around the globe come together to participate in the world’s largest pre-college science competition, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). They demonstrate their knowledge of science and engineering to improve the way we work and live.One of 2019’s winners, Katie Lu, found a method for removing oil from water. This concept can also be applied to the removal of microplastics from our oceans as well.Here is what Katie told reporters:My experience at Intel ISEF was amazing! I remember on judging day, walking the exhibit hall and looking at the people gathered outside waiting to get in. My teacher turned to me and said, “That’s the future right there.” It was so amazing to spend time with all of these participants who are going to do amazing things in the future.My scientific career has taught me not to fear failure and not to be afraid to ask for help. It’s really easy to be overwhelmed (挫败) and wonder if what you’re doing is going t o work out, but even if it doesn’t, it’s OK! Always look on the positive side! A failure now doesn’t mean you’re a failure forever. Failure makes success feel earned when it comes. Also, asking for help is good when you’re struggling. You learn how to do t hings a lot faster and more efficiently.I’m shocked that some people are still skeptical about climate change. It is real, it is dangerous and it is one of the most important issues of our generation. Reducing carbonemissions isn’t a “should”, it is a “must” to continue living on the planet. Additionally, people aren’t really worried about their personal impact on the earth in terms of littering, overusing plastic or wasting resources. If we don’t curb harmful human activity before it’s too late, it will be a problem that affects all humans, not just those that contribute.8．What seems to concern Katie most?A．Ocean exploration.B．The overpopulation on the earth.C．Environmental problems.D．The shortage of natural energy.9．What can we learn from what Kati e’s teacher said?A．No Intel ISEF, no future.B．All the talents are at the Intel ISEF.C．The participants will make the future amazing.D．Katie should try to do better than the other participants.10．What does Paragraph 5 mainly tell us？A．The setbacks Katie experienced in her science.B．The relationship between failure and success.C．Seeking help is a shortcut to doing things well.D．What Katie has gained from her scientific career.11．What does the underlined word “curb” in the last paragraph most probably mean? A．Punish. B．Control.C．Deny. D．Measure.If you’ve ever been on a fishing boat, you’ve probably seen crowds of birds following it, hoping to catch a snack. Now scientists use those birds’ behavior to track illegal fishing boats.Researchers attached data loggers to the backs of 169 albatrosses(信天翁) in Indian oceans. Weighing only 42 grams, the devices included a GPS, which enabled them to detect the presence and intensity of radar signals emitting from boats. That information was then sent by satellite, so the researchers could track the location of the birds—and thus the radar-emitting boats—in real time.The scientists then cross-checked that data against the known locations of boats, collectedfrom a system boats use to declare themselves, called the Automatic Identification System (AIS). And noticeable differences appeared frequently.More than a third of the times the birds “loggers” detected radar signals, and therefore a boat, but no such boat appeared in the official log—meaning that the vehicles had likely switched off their AIS—something that probably happens in illegal fishing operations.The work suggests birds could be an effective boat-monitoring tool as long as illegal fishing operations don’t target the birds.Fortunately, such a task would be difficult. Around fishing boats,you can find hundreds of birds at any one time that are flying around. And the birds with loggers are not marked in any way. So it’s not really possible for fishermen to pick out a specific bird.But what concerns researchers is that albatrosses often get caught by some fishing boats. Though regulations have been established to protect against that happening—with success—illegal boats don’t necessarily obey. So scientists might be underestimating the risk posed to albatross populations.12．What characteristic of albatrosses do scientists take advantage of in their research? A．Their feeding patterns.B．Their sense of direction.C．Their greedy behaviors.D．Their habit of following fishing boats.13．For what purpose does a boat shut off its AIS?A．To seek more fishes.B．To have it mistaken for another.C．To avoid being detected.D．To save the trouble of declaring itself.14．What does “such a task” in Paragraph 6 refer to?A．Identifying birds with loggers.B．Monitoring illegal boats.C．Tracking radar signals automatically.D．Fishing illegally.15．What could be the best title for the text?A．AIS: an Effective System to Locate BoatsB．Humans Are Good at Discovering Birds’ NatureC．Data Loggers Help Fishermen Get a Good HarvestD．Scientists Use Birds to Track Illegal Fishing OperationsThe Slow Food Movement started in Rome, Italy in 1986. When a new McDonalds was opening near a beautiful historic place, some people stood outside the restaurant and shouted, “We do not want fast food, we want slow food!”16．One day Carlo Petrini went to a restaurant to eat a traditional meal. But the food didn’t taste the same as he remembered. He learned that the peppers were shipped from abroad because the prices were low. This deeply concerned Carlo.Carlo wanted people to care about where their foods came from and how their foods made their culture special. So he started a group to encourage this idea. It soon became the Slow Food Movement. 17．First, what is good food? Good food is fresh. The vegetables are eaten close to the place where they are grown. The fish hasn’t been sitting for days before it is eaten. Good food is seasonable. 18．Good food satisfies the senses. It should look good, smell good and taste good. And finally, good food is cultural food. Each country has special foods that make it different.Second, food should be clean. Today, there are great concerns about the way people grow and produce food. Farmers use chemicals to kill insects and feed plants. But the chemicals can also harm the natural environment around farms. 19．Clean food means food that does not harm our bodies or the environment.And third, food should be fair. 20．All people should be able to purchase healthy food. The people who grow and make food should be paid fairly for their work. They should work in safe, healthy conditions.A．Food should not cost too much money.B．Its goal is to have good, clean, fair food for all people.C．Over time, they can cause health problems in people too.D．That was how the Slow Food Movement came into being.E.It should be grown at the best time of the year for that food.F.Today the Slow Food Movement has already expanded out of Italy.G.This event wasn’t the only thing that started the Slow Food Movement.My twin sister, Dawn, born with cerebral palsy (脑瘫), has to wear braces (吊带) onher legs and walk with the help of a stick, often causing people to 21 and point.As Dawn was the only “different” child in our neighborhood, we were constant ly picked on. We never had any friends because of her condition. I began to 22 Dawn and was embarrassed to be seen with her. So I did everything to get her into trouble to 23 her being born mentally and physically disabled.When I turned twelve, my mother was so displeased with my behavior. She figured I was 24 enough to know better. One day she threw me in my bedroom and gave me a thick yellow book. What I saw in that book 25 the way I viewed my disabled sister.There were many baby 26 of Dawn and me dressed alike, the only 27 : I looked small and peaceful while Dawn was hooked up to tubes and needles and machines. If you looked closely, you could see the 28 in her eyes though she was always smiling. One picture stood out:we were 29 each other. The words below read, “I’m so happy to have a twin sister, Netti. The doctors make me cry. She makes me 30 .” Looking back, I realized how 31 I had been! I had never put myself in Dawn’s shoes! Feeling32 , I cried myself to sleep.Later, Dawn came to wake me up for dinner. I kissed her and hugged her 33 like in the picture.From then on, I was Dawn’s 34 . No one was going to hurt her for any reason. We were 35 . I am her the other half and she is my world.21．A．complain B．wander C．stare D．envy 22．A．hate B．pity C．disturb D．warn 23．A．put up with B．make use of C．keep track of D．get back at 24．A．patient B．old C．clever D．confident 25．A．formed B．changed C．explained D．confirmed 26．A．pictures B．clothes C．toys D．stories 27．A．problem B．spotlight C．similarity D．difference 28．A．courage B．disappointment C．pain D．concern 29．A．hugging B．supporting C．comforting D．praising 30．A．improve B．think C．laugh D．survive 31．A．rude B．selfish C．responsible D．innocent 32．A．helpless B．unhappy C．desperate D．ashamed 33．A．politely B．seriously C．tightly D．purposely34．A．protector B．assistant C．educator D．consultant 35．A．irreplaceable B．undefeatable C．unimaginable D．inseparable阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2019-2020学年辽宁省实验中学高三英语模拟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ABored with your life? Dreaming of something different? I always wonder what life would be like400 kmabove my head. That's where the International Space Station orbits the earth, with six astronauts living and working on board, for months at a time.How do they sleep? They spend the night floating in a sleeping bag inside a small cubicle (小隔间) on the ceiling. American astronaut Sunita Williams explains, “It's like a little phone booth, but it's pretty comfortable and it doesn't matter if I turn overand sleep upside down. I don't have any sensation (感觉) in my head that tells me I'm upside down.”Brushing your teeth in a place where you can't have a tap or a sink can be a challenge. Can you imagine the mess that running water would make in zero gravity? Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield uses a straw to put a big blob of water from a sealed bag onto an ordinary toothbrush and adds a little toothpaste which he has to swallow when he's done.Daily exercise is essential. The lack of gravity makes bones more fragile and muscles lose strength — so astronauts are encouraged to work out for at least two hours a day.The role of astronauts in the International Space Station is to act as lab technicians for scientists back on earth. So they spend their time maintaining their environment and performing and monitoring experiments in a confined space about the size of a Boeing 747. Almost every task is carefully planned by mission control — although most astronauts spend their first days losing things until they get used to sticking everything they use to the walls with Velcro, duct tape (强力胶带) or clips (夹子)．One of their most valued perks (额外待遇) is the view from “the office”, dominated by that gigantic blue ball down there, sitting in the darkness of space. Wow! Absolutely breathtaking!1. When they sleep upside down, the astronauts willnot get dizzy because ________.A. they don't feel itB. they sleep in the daytimeC. they sleep in special sleeping bagsD. they are trained to adapt to the conditions of weightlessness2. What parts become weak if astronauts don't exercise?A. Their teeth and bones.B. Their brains and bones.C. Their bones and muscles.D. Their teeth and muscles.3. What is the passage mainly about?A. The Problems We Met in Space.B. Living and Working in Space.C. How to Become an Astronaut.D. The International Space Station.BJennifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree. That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor's(学士) degree.Jennifer grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children. Her dad worked at a job away from the farm, and her mother ran the farm with the kids. After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education. After graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own. She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing. She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids. Jennifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills, and her 68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors. Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲) a lot to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study. “Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers,” she says. However, her children have learned animportant lesson, witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspiration to her family—and that's pretty powerful.4. What did Jennifer do after high school?A. She helped her dad with his work.B. She ran the family farm on her own.C. She taught her sisters and brothers.D. She supported herself through college.5. Why did she choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital?A. To learn from the best nurses.B. To take care of her kids easily at night.C. To save money for her parents.D. To find a well-paid job there.6. What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?A. Her health.B. Her chance of promotion.C Her reputation. D. Her time with family.7. What can we learn from Jennifer's story?A. Hard work pays off.B. Love breaks down barriers.C. Time is money.D. Education is the key to success.COne day about eight years ago in the departure lounge (休息室) of a flight from New York's LaGuardia airport to O'Hare in Chicago, I found a young boy in tears and his mother at his side also appeared upset, I walked to them and invited them to our VIP lounge.As it turned out, the boy, Miles and his mom were returning to their home in Kansas City. Miles has had some health problems. Though he had received more than thirty operations in a Jewish Hospital in New York, he would be back for more.Miles enjoyed spending his time in our VIP lounge looking at the entire wall filled with the pictures of many celebrities (名人) who often came to our office. We soon added Miles' picture to the wall among those celebrities.Among the celebrities, Miles like the country singer Garth Brooks best. Miles would just sit and stare at Garth's picture,Oneday, Mr. Brooks was waiting in the lounge for his flight. As he looked at the collection of photographs, Garth asked about the youngster with the big smile. We told him about Miles. We also told him how much Miles loved and respected (尊重) him. He nodded and left.About six months later, Garth was going to be performing in Kansas City and he asked our workers to help him get in touch with the family. He wanted Miles to be his guest. That evening, not only did Miles sit in the front row, but he and Garth also had a private meeting after the performance.Although Miles would receive many more treatments after that special evening, his smile greeted us with every following visit. The face of a sick boy was changed by the joy of a stranger.8. What does the author probably do?A. A worker at an airport.B. A killed photographer.C. A country music singer.D. A doctor in a Jewish hospital.9. What did Miles enjoy doing in the VIP lounge?A. Interviewing celebrities he saw there.B. Seeing pictures of celebrities on the wall.C. Drawing pictures of the celebrities there.D. Singing together with his favorite singer.10. Which words can best describe Garth Brooks?A. Determined and generous.B. Proud and selfish.C. Kind and helpful.D. Powerful and rich.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. Importance of Good ServiceB. Kindness from StrangersC. A Serious Health ProblemD. A Helpless MotherDJake Oldershaw and his daughter Mollie from Birmingham, Britain have asthma (哮喘). Mollie, 11, has required hospital treatment several times while Jake Says he always finds breathing more difficult when there is heavy traffic. Air quality has an enormous impact on their lives and both noticed a marked improvement during the spring lockdown because of the epidemic (疫情). Jake said, “During lockdown there was a noticeable difference in air quality. I didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period. These days you can feel the effects.”However, under current COVID-19 restrictions in the UK this winter, many people probably will have to work from home. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) says while emissions (排放) have dropped this year because we've been travelling less and doing less, the expected use ofgas boilers to provide heating and hot water could rise by more than half.Heating accounts for nearly 37% of the UK's total carbon emissions. Modelling by the ECIU suggests a 56% increase in boiler usage this winter resulting in a 12% increase in emissions of carbon. The ECIU says that's enough to offset the last two years' worth of progress on reducing traffic emissions.Jess Ralston, author of the analysis for the ECIU, said, “Working from home and having increased gas use in the home could be really critical for air pollution and also climate change. The way we heat our homes needs tochange if we are to get to net zero by 2050.”Jess Ralston said, “The increase in pollution from gas boilers expected this winter provides a graphic illustration (图解) of their forgotten role in air pollution. And it is a role set to continue without practical policies to decarbonize home heating. ”The government is set to publish its Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Strategy in a few weeks which is expected to give details on plans to try to switch British homes to cleaner sources of heat.12. How did the spring lockdown in the UK affect Jake?A. He was cured of his asthma.B. He had to go to hospital for retreatment.C. He suffered a noticeable difficulty in study.D. He didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period.13. What is concerning the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit?A. The epidemic will become worse.B. Air pollution will get worse this winter.C. People may have to work from home longer.D. There is less energy for gas boilers in winter.14. What would Jess Ralston agree with?A. People prefer to work from home in winter.B. The government failed to protect the environment.C. People tend to ignore the harmful effect of home heating.D. The climate has suffered a lot from the epidemic this year.15. How to improve air quality during winter according to Jess Ralston?A. A warmer winter season.B. Less and less gas boilers.C. Practical plans from the government.D. Improved awareness of cutting down pollution.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。

辽宁省实验中学东戴河分校2019-2020学年高一英语上学期第六次周测试题考试时间：50分钟满分100分第一部分: 阅读理解（共两节；满分25分）第一节:（共6小题，每题2.5分，满分15分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将本题涂黑。

AOne year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized their importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished.Gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, he said，“You don’t say！”“You don’t say！”I was puzzled. I thought perhaps this was not an appropriate topic. I’d better change the topic. So I said to him，“Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there？”“Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was magnificent.”He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide.“The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it.”Soon I was interrupted again by his words“You don’t say！”I couldn’t help asking，“Why do you ask me not to talk about it？”“Well, I didn’t ask you to do so，”he answered, greatly surprised. I said，“Didn’t you say ‘You don’t say！’？”Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears.He began to explain，“‘You don’t say！’actually means‘Really！’ It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don’t payattention to English idioms.”Only then did I know I had made a fool of myself. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions. Remember: what the English teachers said is always right to us students.1．At first, on hearing“You don’t say！”I thought the foreigner meant________．A．he was not interested in the topicB．he was only interested in the Great WallC．I had talked too muchD．I had to stop talking at once2．After the Englishman explained the idiom, ________．A．I felt proud of my understandingB．the Englishman made a fool of himselfC．I felt very sillyD．I became more careful in everything3．What does the writer try to tell us?A．When you are speaking to a foreigner, you should be careful.B．English idioms are important.C．Foreigners are hard to understand.D．Learning a foreign language is difficult.BA nickname is a shortened form of a person’s name. A nickname can also be a descriptive name for a person, place or thing. Many American cities have nicknames.Los Angeles has several nicknames. One is simply the city’s initials, LA.It is also called “The City of Angels” because Los Angeles means “the angels” in Spanish.Los Angeles often has warm, sunny weather. So another nickname is “City of Flowers and Sunshine”. New York is called“The Big Apple”. So Los Angeles is sometimes called“The Big Orange”because of the fruit that grows in that city’s warm climate.The American motion picture and television industries are based in Los Angeles. So it is not surprising that it is called“The Entertainment Capital of the World”．Many films are made in the area of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millionsof people visit the area. No trip to Los Angeles is complete without seeing the word “Hollywood”spelled out in huge letters on a hillside.Many movie stars live in Los Angeles. The city is sometimes called “Tinseltown”．This nickname comes from the shiny, bright and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry.Another nickname for Los Angeles is“La­La Land”， using the first letters of Los and Angeles.This means a place that is fun and not serious, and maybe even out of touch with reality．The city of Los Angeles is part of Los Angeles County. There are many smaller cities in the county. Beverly Hills, with its rich people, is one of them. So is Pasadena, with its Rose Parade each New Year’s Day.A good place for watching unusual­looking people is Venice, an area on the west side of Los Angeles. A system of waterways designed after the Italian city of Venice has been built there.4．What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?A．To tell us what a nickname is.B．To prove that nicknames are popular.C．To lead us into the topic to be presented.D．To tell us some people’s nicknames.5．Which of the following is NOT the nickname for Los Angeles in the passage?A．LA.B．City of Flowers and Sunshine.C．The City of Angels.D．The Big Apple.6．The underlined part “out of touch with reality” in Paragraph 6 can probably be replaced by “________”．A．real B．False C．fantastic D．practical 第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

辽宁省实验中学东戴河分校2019-2020学年高二12月月考英语试卷英语试题第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项AFrom the V&A's landmark fashion exhibitions to a collection of VanB Gogh's finest works:these are the London exhibitions you can't miss right now.Mary QuantThe fashion exhibition at the V&A this summer moves to street-smart designer Mary Quant,who's considered highly influential in the trends of the 1960s,playing a big part in the popular ity of the mini-skirts and hot pants. In this exhibition，see more than 200 clothing pieces as well as photographs and designs that will transport you back to the decade.Tickets :￡12Dates: Saturday,6 April ,2019-Sunday16,February,2020V an Gogh and BritainThe exhibition at the Tate Britain brings together 50 pieces of Van Gogh's classic works. His relationship with Britain is an early focus: he spoke and read English well and was devoted to British literature. "My whole life is aimed at making the things from everyday life that Dickens describes ,"he wrote. See Van Gogh's collection of British books before arriving at his paintings.Tickets:￡22Dates :Wednesday，27 March,2019-Sunday，11 August，2019Diane Arbus: In the BeginningThis display of Diane Arbus' works has been put on by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Titled Diαne Arbus: In the Beginning, it covers the first half of her career ,featuring more than 100 photographs taken across New York landmarks such as Times Square and Coney Island，more than two-thirds of which haven't been seen in the UK before.Tickets :￡14Dates: Until Monday,6 May，2019Don McCullinMore than 250 photos taken by British photojournalist Don McCullin over the past six decades are on display at the Tate Britain. See shots from one of the UK's most famous war photographer's reporting in Vietnam and Northern Ireland ,as well as photos taken of working class life in London's East End. The pictures offer a fascinating insight into more than 60 years of conflict and poverty around the world.Tickets :￡18Dates :Tuesday ,5 February,2019-Monday，6 May，20191.Which exhibition brings you back to the 1960s?A.Mary Quant.B. Van Gogh and Britain.C. Diane Arbus: In the Beginning.D. Don McCullin.2.How much do you need to pay for one ticket if you're interested in paintings?A. ￡12.B. ￡22.C.￡14.D.￡18.3.What can you see at the exhibition of Diane Arbus?A. Designs and photos of clothing.B. Van Gogh's collection of British books.C. Shots of famous New York sights.D. Photos reflecting poverty around the world.BOn March 16,2018, eight -year-old Tanitoluwa Adewumi, known as Tani, defeated 73 young competitors to win the New York State Chess Championship in his age category-kindergarten to third grade. While the achievement is remarkable in itself，what makes it even more so is that the youngster，who was homeless at the time，began learning the game less than a year ago.Tani and his family arrived in New York City from Nigeria in 2017,seeking protection. An organization helped find the family four spaces in a homeless shelter and soon after，Tani entered the local elementary school. It was here that the young talent was first introduced to the basics of chess by a part-time teacher. Attracted by the game，the then seven-year-old begged his mother，Oluwatoyin ,to allow him to join the school's chess club.Concerned the family would be unable to afford the fees and expenses，which add up to thousands of dollars，Oluwatoyin emailed Russel Makofsky，who ran the club. T o her surprise and delight，Makofsky agreed to waive all costs for young Tani. The rest，as they say，is history. The young boy，who has got seven prizes in less than a year，currently ranks 27th in America in his age category.Though the chess club certainly helps, it is Tani's devotion to the game that is largely responsible for his great success. Notsurprisingly, Tani's incredible story，first reported by The New York Times，has resulted in an outpouring of support from the American public. It has raised $200，000 in just ten days ，far more than the original goal of $50 ，000 ，and the funds keep coming.Since they now have a home，the Adewumis have decided to "pay it forward" and donate the over $200,000 collected on GoFundMe. They plan to give 10 percent of the funds raised to the oraganization that has supported them. The rest will be placed in the newly-created Tanitoluwa Adewumi Trust and given to African immigrants to America who are struggling the way the family was.4. What made Tani's achievement especially remarkable?A. His quick learning.B. His young age.C. Support from his family.D. Help from his teacher.5.What does the underlined part "to waive all costs for young Tani" in Paragraph 2 mean?A.To teach Tani free of chargeB. To raise money for Tani's family.C. To pay for Tani's schooling.D.To spend more on Tani's training.6.What's Paragraph 3 mainly about?A.Reports of the media.B. Activities of the chess club.C. Tani's devotion to the game.D. Public reaction to Tani's story.7.What does the last paragraph tell us about the family?A.They are poorB. They are kind.C. They are honest.D. They are pitiful .CA child who suffers bullying(霸凌) usually has low self-esteem and their ability to learn and be successful at school is greatly lessened. Therefore, bullying must be stopped.The best and most obvious way to stop bullying in schools is for parents to change the way they raise their children at home. Of course, this is much easier said than done and everyone raises their children differently. Bullies, however, come from homes where physical punishment is used and children have been taught that physical violence is the way to handle problems and “get their way”. Bullies usually also come from homes where the parents fight a lot, so children have been modeled on such violence. Parental involvement is often lackin g in bullies’ lives and there seems to be little warmth.Early intervention (干预) is truly the best way to stop bullying, but parents of the victims or therapists(治疗师) can’t alter the bully’s home environment. Some things can be done at the school level, however. Most school programs that address bullying apply a multi-faceted(多层面的) method to the problem.Hand out questionnaires to all students and teachers and discuss if bullying is occurring. Define exactly what constitutes(构成) bullying at school. The questionnaire is a wonderful tool that allows the school to see how widespread bullying is and what forms it is taking. It is a good way to start to solve the problem.Get the children’s parents involved in a bullying program. If parents of the bullies and the victims are not aware of what is going on at school, then the whole bullying program will not beeffective. Stopping bullying in school takes teamwork and concentrated effort on everyone’s part. Bullying also should be discussed during parent-teacher conferences and PTA meetings. Parental awareness is the key.In the classroom setting, all teachers should work with the students on bullying. Oftentimes even the teacher is being bullied in the classroom and a program should be set up to teach about bullying. Children understand modeling behaviors and role-play and acting out bullying situations is a very effective tool. Have students role-play a bullying situation.8．In the author’s opinion, bu llies usually _____________.A．have extremely high self-esteemB．know little of the harm of violenceC．look forward to parental involvementD．experience or witness violence at home9．What does the underlined word “alter” in paragraph 3 mean?A．understand B．change C．remove D．approach10．Paragraph 5 suggests tha t it’s important to ______________.A．make a punishment program effectiveB．let parents know their children are bulliesC．find the key to improving security at schoolD．make parents conscious of bullying at school11．What is the passage mainly about?A．How to stop bullying in school. B．What leads to violence in schools.C．What parents can do to stop bullying. D．How to comfort those who are bullied.DThose concerned that robots are taking over the world can rest easy-for now. Though the androids have proved useful at performing ordinary tasks，t hey are not ready for prime time. At least that appears to be the case at Japan's cutting-edge Henn-na Hotel chain where over half of the robot staff is being replaced by humans.The first Henn-na Hotel opened in July 2015,where guests were greeted and checked-in by either a family-friendly English-speaking dinosaur robot or a Japanese-speaking humanoid. Autonomous robots stood ready to help guests carry luggage to their rooms，while a cute doll-shaped android called Churi，placed inside each room，provided them with information about nearby attractions. Even the hotel's garbage cans were robotic.Not surprisingly，t he lodging，,r ecognized in 2016 as the world's first robot-staffed hotel by Guinness World Records，d rew in curious visitors from all around the world.But as the years have passed，t he hotel's main draw-its employees-are becoming less of a novelty( 新颖) a nd more of a bother. Also as the robots are "aging" ，t hey are costing more to repair and maintain. Earlier this month ，the hotel chain's parent company H.I.S. announced that it had decided to "fire" over half of the robot employees and replace them with humans. Among them are the chain's two robot receptionists. In addition to scaring young guests ，they are also unable to photocopy guests' passports —a requirement when checking into a Japanese hotel-forcing human employees to step in each time. Also，out are the cute Churi robots ，which have proved unable to answer even the simplest questions and annoyed guests by interrupting their conversations.While this is a setback ,the company's officials are notdiscouraged. They plan to continue with their ambitious expansion plans and believe the human-robot interaction is a learning process. "When you actually use robots，you realize there are places where they aren't needed." said one of the officials.12.What could robots in the first Henn-na Hotel do?A.Offer guests traffic information.B. Help guests pack their luggage.C. Greet guests in English or Japanese.D. Direct guests to check in at the front desk13.What's one of the problems of the "fired" robots?A.They cause trouble to customers.B. They ignore instructions.C. They annoy human employees.D. They are beyond repair.14. What can be inferred about the officials of Henn-na Hotel chain?A.They think highly of their interaction with customers .B.They are against the use of state-of-the-art equipment.C.They plan to hire more cute Churi robots.D. They've realized the limitations of robots.15.What is the best title for the text?A.Robot Employees-Ready for Prime TimeB.Japanese Hotel Chain Expands AmbitiouslyC.Robot Employees-a New Novelty for HotelsD.Japanese Hotel Chain "Fires" Robot Employees第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

辽宁省实验中学2019--2020学年度上学期期中阶段测试高二英语试卷考试时间：120分钟试题满分：150分选择题部分第一部分：听力理解（共两节,满分30分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话，仅读一遍。

1.What is the woman going to do next?A.Have a meeting.B. See the manager.C. Do some translation.2.How did the woman feel about her performance?A.Satisfied.B. Disappointed.C. Worried.3.What was Tom doing?A.Talking with the postman.B.Running around the corner.C.Helping the postman with his work.4.Where are the speakers?A.At a library.B. At a computer lab.C. At a print shop.5.Why does the man come to the woman?A.To take a picture of her.B. To ask for a new ID card.C. To fill out a form.第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题6.What does the woman think of the necklace?A.It is too old.B. It is beautiful.C. It is very fancy.7.What will the man probably do next?A.Take a break.B. Show the woman a ring.C. Give the woman a discount.听第7 段材料，回答第8、9题8.What does the woman like to do?A.Give zoo animals names.B. Save endangered animals.C. Play with animals.9.What does the woman say about her brother?A.He loves animals.B. He keeps a monkey.C. He is very naughty.听第8段材料，回答第10 至12 题10.What does Bob want to do?A.Borrow some money.B. Go to a football game.C. Give an interview.11.What does Bob’s father do?A. A postman.B. A journalist.C. A farmer.12.Where is Bob?A.In New York.B. In Los Angeles.C. In Manhattan.听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题13.Where is the brand name of the briefcase?A.In the middle of the back.B.At the top in the right-hand corner.C.At the bottom in the left-hand corner.14.What is inside the briefcase?A.The house keys.B. The iPad.C. The wallet.15.Where did the woman lose the briefcase?A.In a bike shop.B. On the platform.C. In the subway.16.What does the woman say about the briefcase?A.It is made of leather.B. It was locked.C. It’s a heavy box type.听第10段材料，回答第17 至20题17.What time will the lunch break start?A.At 11:40.B. At 11:50.C. At 12:0018.When will the changes take place?A.Next Wednesday.B. Next Thursday.C. Next Friday.19.What are the listeners asked to do?A.Visit the s peaker’s office.B. Take a sheet of information.C. Select food to order.20.What’s the speaker mainly talking about?A. A new product.B. Office hours.C. A recycling program.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

辽宁省实验中学东戴河校区2019--2020学年度（上学期）高三年级10月份月考英语试卷试题总分：150分考试时间：120分钟注意事项：1.本试卷分第一卷（阅读理解和英语知识运用）和第二卷（英语知识运用和写作）两部分，答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名，学号填写在答题卡上，条形码粘贴在条码区。

2.作答时，将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

第I卷第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AFeeling hungry but don’t have the time to get in line for food? Why not just grab and go? Here are the best places for takeout in this city. Try choosing your takeaway food by referring to the following feedbacks from the customers:New Garden: Shop 6A, G/F, Sen Fat Bldg, 6 Bonham StrandRileen Chua: Beef egg toasted sandwich! Good for the takeaway as you skip the queue! So time-saving!Chris Chua: Must order their sandwiches and red bean ice! Classic!Fuyuhiko Takaya: English service available. My favorite Chinese-Western fusion restaurant! Pololi: 35-39 Graham Street (Hollywood Road)Max Lmn: Great healthy takeaway spot!Alfonso Castillo: Loved the food. Very healthy and not so expensive. I would recommend it to betaken away rather than actually eaten there. 11:30 all the way to 02:00, good for late night snacks!Will C: Friendly staff, well knowledge of their products and offer samples to try. Had the avocado spicy tuna, wasabi Mayo and salad. If you like fresh healthy food, you won't be disappointed.Feast (Food by EAST): 1/F, EAST, Hong Kong, 29 Taikoo Shing RdShari McCullough: The to-go counter is great for picking up a fresh, yummy salad or sandwich for takeaway.Berla King: Cupcakes turned out to be the densest and heaviest ever. Suggest you pass on the takeaway counter for more desserts. Closes at 21:00.La Rotisserie: Shop B, G/F, Manhattan Avenue, 25 Queen's Rd C, Sheung WanBart Verkoeijen: It's for takeaway or on the go only. You get the chicken wrapped in aluminum foil, and it is still hot after 15 minutes. Opens 14:00 – 23:00.John Chew: It is a great lunch takeaway. I love the chicken with pasta. People are crazy about its chocolate cake which I will have to try one of these days.Tink Wong: Yummy! Probably not the healthiest but the potatoes were delicious. The chicken was juicy and very well-seasoned. Will go back for sure! Tea set is worth every dollar.Click “more” if you want other recommendations. Treat yourself!1. Who is this passage intended for?A. People who don’t want to wait for food.B. People who are hungry.C. People who are too lazy to go out eating.D. People who are particular about food.2. What made New Garden special among the best places for takeaway?A. Customers can experience different food cultures.B. It only offers takeaway food.C. Only fresh healthy food is served.D. Customers can enjoy excellent service.3.You can go to________ to choose fresh healthy food at 22:00.A. New GardenB. PololiC. FeastD. La RotisserieBI realized something this morning. I have been writing now for 34 years. It all started when I was just 18 years old. As a boy I had read literally hundreds of books. I had a thirst for knowledge that seemingly could never fade. Then suddenly I found I had something I wanted to share. I tried to ignore it, but as any writer will tell you once the ideas awaken inside of you they won't leave you alone until you write them down. I didn't have a computer, word processor, or even a typewriter. Still, I grabbed a pen and lined notebook paper and wrote everything that was burning inside of me.When I was done I didn't know how to share it. There was no Internet back then, no smart phones, and no social media. I sought out the editor of my local county newspaper and asked him to print what I had written. He was a good man full of both wisdom and kindness. He not only printed my first story but agreed to publish anything else I was willing to write. I continued to write new articles each week and shared them first with other local papers and later online as well. Years later at the urging of my readers I even self-published two collections of my stories in book form.Through my writing I slowly became more than I was. In my writings I encountered my highest self. In my writings I discovered the goodness and light that lie in us all. In my writings I found great love and joy and encouraged others to choose love and joy as well. I also found that we all are writers whether we put pen to paper or not. With every choice we make, with every thought we hold, and with everything we do, we are writing our own life story.Lance Wubbels once wrote: "I hope you realize your life is truly your life. It belongs to you. It is your story to write with love. Day by day, line by line, write it well."4. As a boy, when the author found he had something to share, ________.A. he wrote it downB. he ignored itC. he shared it on social mediaD. he told it to a writer5. How did the author begin his writing career?A. He was hired as a newspaper editor.B. He put his stories online by himself.C. He self-published two books.D. He was helped by a local newspaper editor.6. What does the author think of writing?A. Writing takes practice and efforts.B. Writing can benefit oneself and others.C. Writing helps people tell right from wrong.D. Only with a pen can one write his life story.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. A Way to be a WriterB. A Way to Share IdeasC. Living is WritingD. Writing is the Source of LoveCAs Congress and the public wrestle with the Facebook scandal(丑闻), many people are now realizing the risks of data collection to them. Facebook recently admitted that nearly all of its 2.2 billion users have had data scraped(篡改) by “ill-natured” people or companies. The firm itself has joined calls for better privacy(隐私) regulations.For years, watchdogs have been warning about sharing information with data-collecting companies. Most casual Internet users are only now realizing how easy and common it is for irresponsible and unknown organizations to collect detailed digital data of them. They do this by combining the separate bits of information consumers have given up to e-tailers, health sites, quiz apps and countless other digital services.A study from researchers at the University of Queensland shows that staying off of Facebook for five days can actually lower levels of the stress in the body. Yet despite the study, and the recent DeleteFacebook movement, Facebook user statistics remain strong.As scholars of public responsibility and digital media systems, we know that the business of social media is based on user data and offering it for sale. There’s no single way for them to protect data as many users might expect. Like the social pollution of fake news, bullying(欺诈) and junk mail that Facebook’s platform spreads, the company’s privacy crisis also results from a power imbalance—Facebook knows nearly everything about its users, who know little to nothing about it.It’s not enough for people to delete their Facebook accounts. Nor is it likely that anyone will successfully replace it with a nonprofit alternative centering on privacy and responsibility. Besides, this problem is not specific just to Facebook! Other companies, including Google and Amazon, also gather and use extensive personal data, and are locked in a digital arms race that we believe threatens to destroy privacy altogether.8.What does the underlined word “this” in the second paragraph refer to?A.Sharing information with data-collecting.B.Collecting detailed digital data of consumers.bining the separate information of companies.D.Quiz apps and countless other digital services.9.We can infer from the text that protecting personal data is .A.difficultB.easyC.voluntaryD.dangerous10.What would be the best title for the text?A.The Personal Data of People.B.The Online Quiz App.C.The Business of Facebook.D.Facebook’s Privacy Troubles.11.What will the writer most probably discuss next?A.Policy for Google and Amazon.B.Business pattern of Facebook.C.Age range of Facebook consumers.D.Measures about personal data security.DNot only does the use of plastic water bottles hurt your wallet,it also increases pollution and wastes energy and water. Only 23 % of all plastic in America ends up in a recycling bin, meaning over $ 1 billion worth of plastic is treated as rubbish a year. Recently, Skipping Rocks Lab has invented a kind of water bottle called Ooho.It is a convenient, clear water bottle that can either be drunken or eaten. To drink it, you can either peel off the membrane(薄膜)or tear a hole in the membrane with your teeth to pour the water into your mouth. To eat it, you put the whole bottle in your mouth. One problem the scientists have run into is how to ship large amounts of Ooho bubbles(水泡)without arriving with a very wet truck. However, they have attempted to package units of individual bubbles together inside a larger and thicker membrane. It is targeting large outdoor events such as marathons music festivals, and sporting events, where tons of plastic bottles are used, and frequently left behind as litter. And too much plastic is sure to do harm to the environment,which could account for their purpose of such a new invention.The team has been working for the past two years to develop the technology and materials needed to produce Ooho; they have recently applied for a patent for their new advancement. The price for an individual bubble or a unit of bubbles has not been set yet, but they cost about two cents to create a unit, which is cheaper than plastic bottles. It has appeared at events in London, San Francisco , Boston, at conferences, festivals,and so on.Ooho is catching many people’s attention and has raised over $ 1 million and gained 1,000 investors in only three days. It is mostly being sold at events at the moment to keep the consumer’sinterest while the production machine is running. It is quickly making a rise, so keep an eye out this year for these bottles of the future.12. How is most plastic dealt with in America?A. It’s sold.B. It’s recycled.C. It’s buried.D. It’s wasted.13.Why did the team invent Ooho?A. To make a profit for a company.B. To protect the environment.C. To make people eat as they drink.D. To reduce the cost of plastic bottle.14.What can we infer about Ooho from the text?A. It is easy and safe to ship it in large amounts.B. It has become popular since it began to be sold.C. It might be sold at a lower price than plastic bottles.D. It cost the team a lot of money to develop the technology.15.What does the author really want to say in the last paragraph?A. Ooho is to be a success in the future.B. Ooho is being supported by smart people.C. Ooho is taking the place of plastic bottles now.D. Ooho is being produced to attract more investors.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

辽宁省实验中学东戴河分校2019-2020学年高三英语上学期期初摸底考试试题说明：1、本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，第Ⅰ卷第（1）页至第（8）页，第Ⅱ卷第（9）页至第（10）页。

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AMany people like to explore the Internet．Exploring the Internet is one of the most important activities of the day．The Internet brings the outside world closer to people's homes．Some people say the world is smaller than before because of the Internet．What's going on in other countries？How do people live in places far away？Is there a good sports game somewhere？What's life like in the deepest part of the sea？If you want to answer all these questions，just come to the Internet．Of course，people can also learn through reading or listening to the radio．But with the Internet they can learn better and more easily．A lot of information can be collected at a great speed．Can we go shopping without leaving home？Can we see a doctor without going to the hospital？Can we study without going to school？Can we draw money without going to the bank？All these things seemed to be impossible，but now have become true．The Internet helps us to open our eyes． The Internet also helps to open our minds．The Internet often gives us new ideas．In a word，it helps us in many ways．Great changes have taken place in our life since the use of the Internet．1.What's the main idea of the second paragraph？ ______A. We can learn only through reading or listening to the radio．B. We can know everything through the Internet．C. A lot of information can be collected at a great speed through the Internet．D. We can become wise because of the Internet．2.According to the third paragraph，we can do the following on the Internet EXCEPT______ ．A. go shoping without leaving homeB. see a doctor without going to the hospitalC. study without going to schoolD. draw money without banks3.The underlined sentence"The Internet also helps to open our minds．"means ______ ．A. we cannot think without the InternetB. something is wrong with our minds because of the InternetC. our minds can't be opened unless we search the InternetD. we can get some new ideas from the Internet4.The passage mainly tells us ______ ．A. the Internet helps us a lot in many waysB. we don't need banks，schools or hospitalsC. the Internet is everythingD. we cannot live without the Internet．BSports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature．However，whether you areon the mountains，in the waves，or on the grassland，you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment．Some sports are resource-hungry．Golf，as you may know，eats up not only large areas of countryside，but also tons of water．Besides，all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses（球场）in good condition．This causes major environmental effects．For example，in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain，golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas．There are many environment-friendly sports．Power walking is one of them that you could take up today．You don't need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes；and you don't have to worry about resources and your purse．Simple and free，power walking can also keep you fit．If you walk regularly，it will be good for your heart and bones．Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious，sleep well and have better weight control．Whatever sport you take up，you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from reused materials．But the final goal should be"green gyms"．They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers．Members of green gyms play sports outdoors，in the countryside or other open spaces．There is no special requirement for you to start your membership．And best of all，it's free．5.Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of？ ______A. Cycling around a lake．B. Motor racing in the desert．C. Playing basketball in a gymD. Swimming in a sports center．6.What do we know about golf from the passage？ ______A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain．B. It causes water shortages around the world．C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes．D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green．7.The author uses power walking as an example mainly because ______ ．A. it is an outdoor sportB. it improves our healthC. it uses fewer resourcesD. it is recommended by experts8.The author writes the passage to ______ ．A. show us the function of major sportsB. encourage us to go in for green sportsC. discuss the major influence of popular sportsD. introduce different types of environment-friendly sportsCAlthough most hitchhikers （搭便车的人） are people， passers-by tend to ignore them because they are cautious about giving rides to strangers． But what will they do if they come across a hitchhiking robot？ Will they take it to its destination or will they just leave the helpless machine by the wayside？That is the answer Canadian professors， David Harris Smith and Frauke Zeller， who study the relationship between humans and technology， are seeking for after they came up with the idea of building a hitchhiking robot．HitchBOT is built with cheap household items． Thanks to a PC tablet， GPS tracker and camera， hitchBOT not only can send its thoughts and pictures to the general public，but also can answer general questions and keep drivers entertained with small talks． The smart robot is even able to quote interesting facts about the areas it has passed through．Not surprisingly， many people are doubtful about hitchBOT's ability． Most people think the cute robot will be damaged by someone． Actually， they are all wrong． The robot hitchhiked all the way from Halifax， Nova Scotia， to Victoria， British Columbia， a distance of 3，700 miles． It was first picked up on July 27th by an elderly couple． It not only reached its destination on August 21st， but also had some amazing adventures along the way． It visited national parks， went fishing，went camping， and even attended a wedding where it experienced its first dance and interrupted the bride's speech．In addition to helping it get to its destination， its Canadian fans have gone outto ensure its safety from covering the robot with a plastic cape （披肩） to help keep it dry to ensuring that it stays healthy with motor oil．9.Why is the hitchhiking robot built？ ______A. To find out how people might react to it．B. To help passers-by reach their destinations．C. To see if it will give rides to strangers．D. To entertain drivers on their way．10.The hitchBOT can do all of the following except ______ ．A. talking with the driver．B. dancing with people．C. answering any question raised．D. sending its thoughts and pictures．11.How long did it take the hitchBOT to reach its destination？ ______A. Over one month．B. Nearly a month．C. Two months．D. One week．12.What can we learn about the hitchBOT？ ______A. It was ignored by an elderly couple．B. It didn't meet with any danger along the way．C. It will be put into the market quickly．D. It experienced a long and amazing journey．DThere is an old Chinese proverb that states “One Generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and daughter is sometimes confusing. If close, the relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include a hierarchy(等级) of responsibility and unconditional love, which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.M arina, 27 years old, says, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friendsdon’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don’t tell y ou how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship canˈt be very close and satisfying.While some adult relationships are still troubled, many find them to be extremely rewarding. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of the workforce and technology, which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. The mother and child relationship is closer than any other. There is not an equal relationship. Daughters should not feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. It isn’t that they don’t care deeply about their mothers. It’s just that they shouldn’t be burdened with their mother’s well being.The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. Mother always “trumps”(王牌) friend.13.What does the underlined word “preclude” in Paragraph 1 proba bly mean?A. Differ.B. Prevent.C. Benefit.D. Change.14.What do we know from the text?A. The mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend.B. A mother’s love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.C. The mother and daughter r elationship goes beyond best friends’ friendship.D. Marina has a troubled relationship with her mother.15.How does the author mainly prove his statements?A. By listing data.B. By giving explanations.C. By quoting sayings.D. By making examples.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。