宁夏中卫市第一中学2019-2020学年高二上学期第四次月考(期末)英语试题

2019年宁夏某校高考英语四模试卷二.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共4小题；每小题6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．1. MelbourneWhy Melboune? Having long lived in the shadow of Sydney, Melbourne has become a mecca （圣地） or fashion and design and the cultural centre of Australia, with an enjoyable programme of festivals．What to see． The city centre's grid （格子） system of streets conceals a maze of lanes and turn﹣of ﹣the ﹣century arcades where you will find the best cafes, bars and boutique shopping． The Hidden Secrets Tour （00 613 9329 9665, hiddensecretstours． com）guides will make sure you find what you're after, whether it's fashion, art and design or wine． From ￡48 per person．Where to eat． Melbourne is a ________ for gourmands （美食者）, and its top chefs use fresh produce and have a talent for the experimental, But for something different, indulge your culinary senses with an Australian Wine Tour Company trip． Departing from the city centre daily, you'll taste wines at four of the region's best vineyards． It costs from￡48 per person, including wine tasting, lunch and a visit to Domaine Chandon （00 613 9419 4444, austwinetourco．com．au）．Where to stay． The Nunnery is an old convent（女修道院） on the edge of the city． It has double rooms with breakfast from￡54 per night （00 613 94198637, nunnery．com．au）．How to get there． Qantas （0845 7 747 767, qantas． com． au） flies from Heathrow to Melbourne twice daily from￡766 return, including taxes．More information． Contact the official tourism site for Melbourne at visitmelbourne． com/uk．Use the links below for more on．Destination guide: MelbourneClick here for our Melbourne page．48 hours in Melbourne．（1）To get more information about Hidden Secrets Tour， you should call________．A 00 613 9329 9665B 00 613 9419 4444C 00 613 9419 8637D 0845 7 747 767．（2）If you are interested in tasting Australian wines， you have to pay________．A ￡34B ￡48C ￡54D ￡766．（3）The passage is written to________．A tell readers how to travel in AustraliaB inform readers about what to see in MelbourneC introduce the history and culture about AustraliaD offer tourists some information about Melbourne．2. The first men and women came to Britain over two and a half million years ago． They were hunters and gatherers of food who used stone tools and weapons． But the BritishIsles only became islands separate from the rest of Europe about 8, 500 years ago, when melting ice formed the English Channel!3, 000 years after Britain became an island, new tribes who came by boat from the mainland introduced farming． These tribes built earthworks for protection and as tombsfor their dead． Many of these ________s can still be seen．Later on, people learned to build stone monuments． The most amazing is Stonehenge, a circle of huge stones begun about 4, 500 years ago． Stonehenge is the world's most famous prehistoric monument． We don't know what it meant or what it was used for, though many different suggestions have been made．3, 000 years ago the climate in Britain became colder and wetter than before, and people had to move down from high ground． A bit later iron started to be sued for tools and weapons instead of bronze． Knowledge of ironworking may have been brought by the Celts, a new wave of immigrants who started to arrive from southern Europe in about 500 BC．What we know about the first people in Britain has been worked out by archaeologists from the remains they left behind them． Pytheas, a Greek, was the first person who could read and write to come to Britain． His visit was in about 330 BC, over 2000 years after Stonehenge was begun． Unfortunately, what Pytheas wrote has been lost, so we don't have any written record of Britain until the Romans came, almost 300 years after he did!（1）This passage mainly tells us________．A The dawn of history in BritainB How English Channel was formedC How the British made a living millions of years agoD When humans appeared on the British Isles．（2）In this passage "the man﹣made hill" probably refers to________．A The small islands in BritainB Earthworks for protection and as tombsC The amazing StonehengeD The farms opened up by the first man．（3）Why did people move to low ground 3，000 years ago？________A Because iron tools were used for farmingB Because the climate made it unfit for manto live there C Because more people arrived from southern Europe D Because the Celts forced them to do so．（4）Only after________ do people have written records about Britain．A the arrival of the CeltsB Stonehenge was begunC Pytheas's visitD the Romans came．3. The spread of Western eating habits around the world is bad for human health and the environment． These findings come from a new report in the journal Nature．David Tilman, a professor of ecology at the University of Minnesota, America, examined information from 100 countries to identify what people ate and how a diet affected health． He noted a movement beginning in the 1960s． He found that as nations industrialized（工业化）, population increased and earnings rose, more people began to adopt what has been called the Western diet．The Western diet is high in sugar, fat, oil and meat． By eating these foods, people beganto get fatter and sicker． David Tilman says overweight people are at greater risk of noninfectious diseases like diabetes（糖尿病）and heart disease．Unfortunately when people become industrialized, if they adopt this Western diet, theyare going to have these health problems, especially in developing countries in Asia． Chinais an example where the number of diabetes cases has been jumping from less than one percent to 10 percent of the population as they began to industrialize over a 20﹣year period． And that is happening all across the world, in Mexico, in Nigeria and so on．And, a diet bad for human beings is also bad for the environment． As the world's population grows, more forests and tropical（热带的）areas will become farmlands for crops or grasslands for cattle． We are likely to have more greenhouse gas in the future from agriculture than that coming out of all forms of transportation right now．Mr Tilman calls the link between the diet, the environment and human health, "a trilemma"﹣a problem offering a difficult choice． He says one possible solution is leavingthe Western diet behind．（1）According to the passage， more greenhouse gas might be given off in the futurefrom________．A transportationB developing countriesC agricultureD developed countries．（2）David Tilman believes that________．A the diet， the environment and human health are closely connectedB the Western diet is the only choice as the nation industrializesC people in tropical areas are more likely to have heart diseaseD traditional diets are more balanced than the Western diet．（3）We can infer from the passage that________．A Nigeria has the largest number of diabetes casesB overweight people are at higher risk of infectious diseasesC the examined information comes from developing countriesD industrialization contributes to the spread of the Western diet．（4）The main purpose of the passage is to________．A call on us to protect the environmentB warn us of the danger of the Westerndiet C remind us of the importance of health D advise us to have a balanced diet．4. Mr． Selfridge, the Wisconsin﹣born retailer （零售商） who left school at 14, rose to become a partner in Marshall Field's． Chicago． Founded in 1852, it was one of the first and most ambitious US department scores． Mr． Selfridge had done well with Marshall Field's． He liked to say, "The customer is always right, " which made the Chicago store popular． And he is believed to have invented the phrase "Only [so many] Shopping Daysuntil Christmas"．When he visited London on holiday in 1906 he was surprised to find most of the city's department stores were no match of their American and Parisian competitors． This led Selfridge to leave the US and establish Selfridges． a department store named after him． at the west end of London's Oxford Street． In Oxford Street, Selfridge's design team shaped an ambitious classical palacc building with a wall of plate glass windows．Opened in 1909, Selfridges offered customers a hundred departments along withrestaurants, a roof garden, reading and writing rooms, reception areas for foreign visitors, a first aid room and． most importantly, a small army of knowledgeable floor﹣walking assistants who served as guides as well as being thoroughly instructed in the art of making a sale．Mr． Selfridge did much to make the department store a destination rather than just a big and comprehensively stocked city shop． It became a place to meet and for ladies to lunch． Mr． Selfridge later introduced the department store as a key element of the 20th Century culture, and Chaplin acknowledged the growing trend for shopping in the department store in his film The Floorwalker．（1）What can be learned about Mr． Selfridge from Paragraph I ？________A lie was well﹣educated．B He was a gifted businessman．C He was a modest man．D He was dishonest．．（2）What made Selfridge build a department store in London？________A The large population in London．B His desire to own a departmentstore． C His confidence in business success． D Affection for London architecture．．（3）What was Selfridges' most impressive characteristic？________A The number of departments．B The broad choice of goods．C The small group of guards．D The well﹣trained sales guides．．（4）What is the main purpose of the article？________A To introduce the history of Selfridge．B To compare different department stores．C To encourage readers to spend more．D To explain how to start a department store．三.第二节（共1小题；每题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项．5.Home on the WayPeople need homes． Children assume their parents' place as home； boarders call school "home" on weekdays；married couples work together to build new homes…But travelers have no place to call "home"， at least for a few nights．（1）_______Don't they have the right to have a home？ Of course they do．Some regular travelers take their own belongings like bed sheets， pillowcases and family photos to make them have the feel of home no matter where they are； some stay for long periods in the same hotel and as a result become very familiar with its service and attendants；（2）_______Furthermore， driving a camping car during one's travels and sleeping in the vehicle at night are just like home﹣only mobile!And how about keeping relationships while in transit？（3）_______Some send letters and postcards， or even photos； others may just call and say hi， just to let their friends knowthat they're still alive and well． People find ways to keep in touch． Making friends on the way helps travelers feel more or less at home．（4）_______Nowadays， fewer people are working in their local towns， so how do they develop a sense of belonging？ Whenever we step out of our local boundaries， there is always another "home" waiting to be found．（5）_______A． Hostels provide a clean and safe place to stay while you are traveling around the world．B． others may simply put some flowers by the hotel window to make it more homely．C． Backpackers in youth hostel may become very good friends， even closer than siblings （手足）．D． So how about people who have to travel for extended periods of time？E． No matter where you go in the world， hotels are there， too．F． Some keep contact with their friends via the Internet．G． Wherever we are， with just a little bit of effort and imagination we can make the place we stay in "home"．四.第三部分：英语知识应用（共两节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（共1小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．6. Yesterday I heard about a single mom with two kids that I barely know． She was pleading for help to pay her phone （1）_______ so it wouldn't get （2）_______． I have seen her help many others （3）_______the past months． She struggles to make ends meet but （4）_______a smile so her children won't （5）_______． She has no family near her so if she loses her （6）_______, her children will have no way to get in （7）_______with her． After reading her plead, I （8）_______it all night and it broke my heart．This morning I contacted her and （9）_______ her I wanted to help． I called and paid her phone bill （10）_______she would not lose it． She wrote me one of the most sincere lettersI have（11）_______received, telling me how （12）_______she was． She cried and said that I would never know how much it （13）_______to her that a stranger would be so （14）_______． She had nowhere to go and didn't know where to turn． I （15）_______to her that she was a kind heart and it is especially important to me to help （16）_______people like her． I am very glad to have been able to （17）_______ Her tears of joy and heartfelt appreciation were （18）_______enough thanks for me．（19）_______we do for someone else, big or small, （20）_______ such a big difference． I am thankful I was able to pay it forward today!（1）A orderB billC menuD note（2）A paidB repairedC disconnectedD charged（3）A withB throughC toD over（4）A puts onB gives inC calls forD leaves out（5）A argueB botherC worryD regret（6）A jobB letterC wayD pone（7）A stepB paceC touchD need（8）A thought aboutB cared aboutC ran afterD took over（9）A believedB NoticedC replacedD told（10）A in caseB so thatC as ifD as soon as（11）A everB neverC evenD still（12）A thankfulB poorC sadD strange（13）A offeredB meantC owedD apologized（14）A seriousB particularC kindD attractive（15）A whisperedB explainedC pointedD introduced（16）A wonderfulB dishonestC determinedD satisfied（17）A act outB help outC give upD stay up（18）A less thanB more thanC other thanD rather than（19）A NothingB SomethingC EverythingD Anything（20）A makesB developsC causedD gained六、第三部分英语知识运用第二节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式．7. It was last summer that I （1）________（begin） the biggest adventure of my life． I moved from a tiny city in England to Beijing， one of the biggest cities in the world．As the plane touched down in Beijing， I felt it （2）________comfort that I had finally arrived after months of careful planning． One of the first things I did was to visit the city's hutongs highly （3）________（recommend） by my friends． Walking around the street ， I enjoyed the warm air （4）________ was filled with the smell of delicious food．Beijing couldn't be more different from my home city ， Preston， which has one widestreet （5）________（measure） around 500 meters from one end to the other． On Sunday，all the shops close at 4：00 pm． There aren't a lot of （6）________（choose） when it comes to restaurants， either． However， in Beijing，（7）________ a fan of food， I amstill （8）________（occupy） in working my way through the city's countless restaurants to figure my favorite dish out．I am slowly getting used to the fast﹣paced lifestyle and different way of life． In the future，I hope to buy a motorbike and travel around the （9）________ （amaze） beautiful city，taking photos （10）________ meeting new people along the way．七、第一节短文改错(共1小题:每小题10分，满分10分)8. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文．短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处．错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．Dear Andrew，How nice to hear from you again!I think it is natural for you not to get used to live there．Here，I have some suggestion for you．First of all，you should respect the local customs and try to involve yourself to the natives' lives．Secondly，don't be afraid to communicate with American students and make friends with us． Friendship will bring you happiness．What's more，it was better for you to join more outdoor activities with your friends．Those activities may help you relax and have a fun，that is of great benefit．Finally，mind your own manners and remain modest andhonesty when getting along with your friends．I sincere hope my advice will help．May you adapt to your new life and enjoy your stay there．Yours，Li Hua第二节书面表达（满分25分）9. 假如你是学生会主席李华，请写一封倡议书：高三马上毕业，同学们有好多书本不再用得上，建议将不再使用的书本纸张集中放在一个地方，而不是丢在垃圾桶里，便于回收．这样做既可以循环利用资源，又可以保护环境，减少水污染．注意：（1）词数100左右（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；（3）倡议书格式及开头已经给出，不计入总词数．A Letter of AppealDear fellow students，______Students' Union2019年宁夏某校高考英语四模试卷答案1. ABD2. ABBD3. CADB4. CBDA5. D,B,F,C,G6. BCDACDCADBAABCBABBDA7. began,a,recommended,which/that,measuring,choices,as,occupied,amazingly,and8. Dear Andrew，How nice to hear from you again!I think it is natural for you not to get used to live there．Here，I have some suggestion for you．First of all，you should respect the local customs and try to involve yourself to the natives' lives．Secondly，don't be afraid to communicate with American students and make friends with us． Friendship will bring you happiness．What's more，it was better for you to join ∧ more outdoor activities with your friends．Those activities may help you relax and have a fun，that is of great benefit．Finally，mind your own manners and remain modest and honesty when getting along with your friends．I sincere hope my advice will help．May you adapt to your new life and enjoy your stay there．Yours，Li Hua详1. 1ive改为living．get used to意为"习惯于……"，to是介词，后接动词时用动名词形式．2． suggestion改为suggestions．suggestion是可数名词，其前有some修饰时要用复数形式．3． to改为in．involve sb．in意为"使某人卷入（使某人陷入）"，是固定搭配．4． us改为them．考查代词．them指代文中提到的American students．5． was改为is．考查动词时态．此处讲述的是一般事实，用一般现在时态．6．加in．考查词语用法．join in 是及物动词短语，用于"参加"活动，join 是及物动词，词义为"与…结合在一起"、"加入（人群或组织）．此处是前者．7．去掉a．考查固定搭配．have fun意为"玩得高兴，过得快活"，是固定搭配．8． that改为which．考查定语从句．分析句子结构可知这是一个定语从句，先行词是前面整个句子，在从句中作主语，用关系代词which，that不可用于非限制性定语从句中．9． honesty改为honest．考查形容词．and是并列连词，它前后连接两个相同的语法成分，remain是连系动词，modest和honest都是形容词作表语．10． sincere改为sincerely．考查副词．hope是动词，要用副词修饰．9. Dear fellow students，I'm Li Hua ， president of the Student Union of our school．（自我介绍） Today，I want to call on everybody in Senior Three to do a meaningful thing：Approaching graduation，everybody has many books and a lot of paper that you will not use any more．【高分句型一】（发出号召） I suggest we should put them to a fixed place instead of into dustbins．For one thing，we can recycle the materials；for another thing，we can protect our environment．【高分句型二】 What's more，it can reduce water pollution．（解释原因）Come on． Let's take immediate action．（再次呼吁）。

2019-2020学年中卫市第一中学高三英语二模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AShopping centers，stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.ACaliforniacompany called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime. Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope. He says，"These robot security guards will change the world. Our planet has more than seven billion people on it. It's going to quickly get to nine billion people. The security equipmentthat we have globally is just not going to develop that fast. The company's Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement（执法）.""You want them to be machines plus humans. Let. the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision-making work，so it's always working all together."The machines do not carry weapons but they have day and night video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.Some people may become concerned about their privacy, especially in connection with the video recordings. Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet. Eugene Volokh, a law professor at the UCLA School of Law, says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in theUS. Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market. At least 25 other countries are also interested in these robot security guards.1. What can this new tool do for humans?A. Make strategic decisions.B. Keep watching day and night.C. Carry heavy weapons.D. Stop crime autonomously.2. Why are some people worried about the new robots?A. Their privacy may be let out.B. The robots are very expensive.C. Robots will replace humans.D. They will be out of work soon.3. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. Robots Are Becoming More PopularB. Robots Contribute aLotto the WorldC. Robots Are in Great Demand NowD. Security Robots Could Help Cut CrimeBIt is a question people have been asking for ages. Is there a way to turn back the aging process?For centuries, people have been looking for a “fountain of youth”. The idea is that if you find a magical fountain, and drink from its waters, you will not age.Researchers in New York did not find an actual fountain of youth, but they may have found a way to turn back the aging process. It appears the answer may be hidden right between your eyes, in an area called the hypothalamus (下丘脑). The hypothalamus is part of your brain. It controls important activities within the body.Researchers at New York’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that hypothalamus neural (神经的) stem cells also influence how fast aging takes place in the body.What are stem cells(干细胞)? They are simple cells that can develop into specialized cells, like blood or skin cells. Stem cells can also repair damaged tissues and organs.Dongsheng Cai is a professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was the lead researcher in a study on aging in mice. He and his team reported their findings in the journal Nature, Cai explained when hypothalamus function is in decline, particularly the loss of hypothalamus stem cells, and this protection against the aging development is lost. it eventually leads to aging.Using this information, the researchers began trying to activate, or energize, the hypothalamus laboratory mice. They did this by injecting the animals with stem cells, Later, the researchers examined tissues and tested for changes in behavior. They looked for changes in the strength and coordination (协调) of the animals muscles. They also studied the social behavior and cognitive ability of the mice. The researchers say the results show that the treatment slowed aging in the animals, Cai says injecting middle-aged mice with stem cells from younger mice helped the older animals live longer.But these results were just from studying mice in a laboratory. If the mice can live longer, does that meanpeople could have longer lives? The next step is to see if the anti-aging effects also work in.4. In Paragraph 2 a “fountain of youth” is mentioned to ________.A. introduce the main topicB. show a hidden secret.C. describe scientists researchD. recommend a way to stay young5. Aging takes place in the body when _______.A. stem cells develop into specialized cellsB. there are important activities within the bodyC. hypothalamus neural stem cells fail to protect against agingD. the hypothalamus fails to repair damaged tissues and organs6. What do we know about the researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from the text?A. They did experiments to see how stem cells work.B. They studied mice to find their connection with humans.C. They have found a possible way to slow the aging progress.D. They have found no changes in mice s behavior during the experiment7. What will the researchers probably do next?A. They will help some animals live longer.B. They will announce the fountain of youth doesn’t existC. They will develop products to help people live a longer life immediatelyD. They will do research to see if what they have found in mice will apply to humans.CMany of us were delighted to learn that a high school senior Kwasi Enin was accepted to all eight Ivy League universities. To our surprise, he wasn't excited as expected, but appeared extra calm. He announced that he would revisit the universities to find the best suitable in music or medicine. He also wanted to compare their financial aid packages.Kwasi's success story is rare, but his reaction is not. After the admission letters arrive at home, students have 30 days to really think about what kind of school would help them grow as a person, which school would best prepare them for the future, and at which school they would be happiest. And they also have to think about whether they can afford the school they choose.But how to answer the questions about which school is the best suitable university? Some young people are attracted to large universities with great school spirit and a list of offerings. But besides those advantages, many of these universities focus on graduate work and research, with undergraduates taught mostly by part-time instructors. Others are attracted to smaller boarding schools with discussion-based classes. But some of these schools will have much limitation for students who want a high-energy city life experience.Many students today seem to think they should pick the university where they will get the diploma that will help them get the most highly paid job. This is a sad misunderstanding of what a college education should provide.A good college education should prepare them to overcome any difficulty andthrivein society. It helps them to form the habit of creative mind and spirit that will continue to develop far beyond their university years. So when you choose college, you should consider if it is filled with useful learning to help create new spaces for different possibilities of growth.8. What can we know about Kwasi Enin from paragraph 1?A. He was from a very poor family.B. He would choose the top university.C. He was too excited to calm himself at the good news.D. He considered his interests when choosing his university.9. What can you infer from paragraph 2?A. Few students can be admitted to university.B. Many students face the choices like Kwasi.C. Top universities are the first choice for most students.D. American students can afford their university by themselves.10. Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “thrive” in paragraph 4?A. FailB. SucceedC. ResearchD. Work11. What should the best university be like according to the text?A. Very large and have good instructors.B. Small boarding schools with discussion-based classes.C. It will offerthe diploma to get the most highly paid job.D. It will help continue to develop far beyond university years.DA Bridge Linking Art and the AudienceAccording to a 2018 report, people aged between 16 and 24 make up about 15 percent of the population but only 10 percent of museum-goers. Similarly, people aged over35 go half as much as you would expect from their population size. We have reached the point of recognising the disconnection between art and the audience but haven’t yet determined how to bridge the gap. Two answers to tackling this challenge lie in telling a greater diversity of art histories and communicating these stories in more accessible ways.In 2018, a radio program called Art Matters was started with the aim of discussing art from a pop-culture viewpoint with topics that would engage younger and more diverse audience. It offers an accessible pathway to art history with conversations on different topics. Art history is about storytelling; art content shines when there is an effort to bring audience along for the discussion.More traditional institutions are paying attention. Recently theGettyMuseumissued a social-media challenge for people to recreate paintings using items they had at home. Users displayed incredible creativity, and the museum was flooded with submissions. This reaction proves that there is a potential desire for the audience to engage with art topics if the format is appealing. Since many people feelintimidatedand think that there’s a base level of understanding required to join the conversation, the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.Another result of the Getty challenge was the exposure given to a diversity of artworks. The famous opera singer Peter Brathwaite, for example, made scores of attractive recreations highlighting centuries of black paintings. His efforts opposed the idea that there were not many historical paintings of black figures. It is extremely important that we do a better job of showing the complex and diverse stories that are represented in art.Social media have offered a platform for people who have not traditionally had a seat at the table. Anyone can recognise a gap in the field and address it. Accounts have gathered tens of thousands of followers. They are the proof that there is hunger to hear these art histories, and these themes work brilliantly for museum programming.But there is only so much that can be done without the museums and galleries changing meaningfully from within. We need to see a better balance of these stories represented in permanent collections. We also need a much wider diversity of people and interests represented on board. Ensuring that art-and writing and talking about art-is able to continue on the rising generation of storytellers, inside and outside of institutions, getting the funding and support they need to paint a brighter picture for the part.12. What challenge is the author trying to tackle?A. People doubt a great diversity of artworks.B. Fewer and fewer young people go to museums.C. Art appears too distant from common audience.D. Adult audience has a different understanding of art.13. What does the underlined word “intimidated” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Tired.B. Worried.C. Annoyed.D. Surprised.14. In the author’s opinion, the museums and galleries should ________.A. make the art history stories accessible in a traditional way.B. change meaningfully for activities like the Getty challenge.C. limit the number of storytellers both in and out of institutions.D. improve the permanent collections by adding famous artworks.15. We can conclude from the passage that common audience ________.A. lacks the channels to understand and talk about art history.B. prefers to view artworks and hear art stories on social media.C. feels satisfied with people and interests represented on board.D. refuses to engage with diverse art topics and art history stories.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。

第一部分听力（20×1.5=30分）第一节请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1.How much money did the man lend Helen?A. 300 dollarsB. 3,000 dollarsC. 30,000 dollars2. What are the speakers waiting for?A. Being servedB. Having lessonsC. Attending a wedding3. How does the woman find the film?A. Just so-soB. WorstC. Best4. Why can’t the woman send an e-mail to her brother?A. Her computer is out of orderB. She doesn’t like to use the InternetC. Her brother can’t use the internet in the army5. What would the man like to do?A. Buy a ticketB. Confirm his flightC. Correct some information其次节 (共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段对话,回答第6至7题。

6. How did the woman come here?A. By bus.B. By bike.C. On foot.7. What doesn’t the woman bring to the m an?A. ApplesB. OrangesC. Pears听第7段对话,回答第8至9题。

8. Where is Mrs. Robinson? A. She is in the kitchenB. She is out doing shoppingC. She is o=in the living room9. What gift does the woman bring to the man?A. Some flowersB. A bottle of wineC. A valuable picture听第8段对话,回答第10至12题。

第一部分：听力（20×1.5=30分）第一节请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1. What kind of pet does the woman suggest？A. A dog.B. A fish.C. A cat.2. Which place is the woman looking for？A. A grocery store.B. A movie theater.C. The railway station.3. What did the man buy for the woman’s birthday？A. A fruit cake.B. Some apple pies.C. A bunch of flowers.4. What is the relationship between the speakers？A. Classmates.B. Parent and child.C. Teacher and student.5. Where is the woman？A. In a car.B. In an elevator.C. In a bookstore.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What does the man offer to do for the woman？A. Stay home with her.B. Make her some food.C. Drive her to a friend’s house.7. How did the woman probably get sick？A. From John.B. From the man.C. From her colleague.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. What does the woman probably do for a living？A. She owns a restaurant.B. She runs a clothing shop.C. She works in a shoe store.9. What does the man want the woman to do？A. Lend him some money.B. Talk to his father for him.C. Buy him some new T-shirts.听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。

2019-2020学年宁夏银川一中高三英语第四次联考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AIt was a weeknight and one of my twin daughters marched into the room, waving a book she'd finished. “Dad, why are books with science in them always about boys?” she asked.I told her that simply wasn't true; there were loads of great science fictions with girls in them. She agreed, but argued that in those stories it was the boys who were doing science, and the girls were justalong for the ride. My other daughter took her sister's side and challenged me to give an example.This left me in a difficult position. I could either go through our library to point out some wonderful examples of female-led science fictions, or just admit they were right and remain in my comfortable chair.I've been asked several times how I came up with the idea forA Problematic Paradoxand my answer is always the same: it came to me in a moment of inspiration. I like that answer because it's simple and makes me seem very creative. The fact that this explanation is not true bothers me from time to time. Here's the truth: the story wasn't my idea. It was my daughters who suggested I write something for them that had a girl doing science.My daughters were at an age when many young women turn away from STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), believing those areas of study unfriendly or out-of-the-norm for girls. I also read about how important role models can be to young people. It's one thing to tell a person they can do something, but seeing someone like them doing that thing can be more powerful.So, I kept two guidelines for the book in mind: First, the story had to be fun for anyone, because it's as important for boys to understand that science is for everyone. Second, I wanted the main character, Nikola, to be imperfect. She should be someone with shortcomings as we all have. I think this not only makes a story more interesting to read, but also helps make it clear that the most extraordinary things can be done by ordinary people.1. What does the underlined phrase “along for the ride” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Entering a bike race.B. Offering vital help.C. Doing unimportant things.D. Playing the leading role.2. What do we know about the bookA Problematic Paradox1?A. Its main character is perfect.B. It is a female-led science fiction.C. It is intended to appeal to girls only.D. Its idea comes from the author's inspiration.3. Which of the following best describes the author's book?A. Serious and abstract.B. Simple and practical.C. Creative and well-organized.D. Inspiring and interesting.BIn someareas ofCalifornia, it’s so dry that farmers aren’t willing to plant crops this season. Growers, north ofSan Francisco, have begun pulling out of local farmers markets.CountyLineHarvest, which farms more than 30 acres inPetaluma, hasn’t had enough water to grow all the peppers, lettuces and other produce for a long time, according to a video on its Instagram page. Nearby farms arc saying the same, emphasizing (强调) the effect of theextendeddry periods.Californiagrows a third of theUnited States' vegetables and two-thirds of the nation's fruits and nuts. If dry weather prevents farmers from growing plants, that could lead to pushing up the price of food that's already starting to affect theU.S.economy.“Due to severe drought, for the first time in 21 years, we will not be able to grow this summer inPetaluma,"CountyLinesaid in its post.Drew Lerner, president of World Weather Inc. inKansas, saidCalifornia“missed the rainy season" and won't see much moisture (水分) over the next several months.A La Nina weather pattern in the Pacific pushed winter storms north and away from the state, leaving it with less moisture than usual. AsCaliforniagets most of its water from winter storms, little relief is expected before October.That has left growers such as Shao Shan Fann in a bind. The business can’t offer the selection of Asian vegetables and Bay Area staples it usually grows at its Bolinas location, according to its website.Nearby, Green Valley Community Farm has access to only about 5% of the water it usually relies on, owner David Plescia said. He’s looking for new land with enough water to use, and also has a permit in the works to grow cannabis to make up for the lost income. If it doesn’t make it, he’ll leave the fields empty.“It’s part of our generation’s cross to bear, figuring out how to run small — or medium-scale farm businesses in this kind of atmosphere of highly variable rainfall,” Andrew said.4. What does the underlined word “extended” in the second paragraph mean?A. Hot.B. Short.C. Long.D. Wonderful.5. Which is the result if the dry weather stops famers from planting crops?A. Theincreaseinthe priceof food.B. The growth of economy inU.S.C.Lessmoisture than usual.D. The low price of Asian vegetables.6. From what Andrew said, we can infer (推断) all of the following statements EXCEPT that________.A. The climate is not very goodB. It is part of the burden for people of his generationC. It is hard for him to run his farm businesses insuch bad climateD. He is sure that the serious drought will come to an end soon7. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. How do the famers run businesses inCalifornia.B. How does the owner look for new land with enough waterC. California farmers facing drought choose not to plant crops.D. The farm economy of theUnited Stateshas changed a lot.CAn ancient tomb was recently discovered in southern Siberia in which there may be treasure, priceless objects, and the 3, 000-year-old remains of an ice mummy.Swiss scientist Gino Caspari with the University of Bern was looking carefully at the pictures of the area in the Russian Tuva Republic, when he came across what appeared to be a tomb. It is a tomb of the Scythians, an ancient group of Eurasians.This summer, together with researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Hermitage Museum, a dig at the site not only proved Caspari's idea, but told us the site is the largest and oldest of its kind ever discovered in what's increasingly known as the “Siberian Valley of the Kings.”While any discovery dating back to a period between the Iron Age and Bronze Age is exciting, it's the nature of this site that makes scientists want to begin carefully clearing away the layers of rock and earth. First, the tomb appears to have never been dug, because it is in a Siberian wetland faraway from the nearest place where people live. Second, and most important, is its possible resting place under a thick layer of permafrost.“There's permafrost in the area,” Caspari said. “There are really only a handful of permafrost tombs and very few that have not been damaged, where there have been ice mummies in good condition, and all the things in the tomb are untouched.”While not as large, other tombs discovered in the area have produced fantastical treasures and objects, including thousands of gold objects and other things about the past. By studying all these tombs, researchers hope to have a better understanding of the Scythian people.Caspari said his team is in a race against time to uncover the tomb and find out its secrets. “We now have to act fast,” he said, “because with the rising temperatures, the permafrost could melt and damage all the things in that tomb. And these are things that are over 3,000 years old, that look like new, like they were put there yesterday.”8. How did Caspari discover the tomb?A. By studying pictures.B. By visiting a Russian area.C. By talking with Russian researchers.D. By comparing other scientists,ideas.9. Why has the tomb remained untouched?A. It is covered by a lot of rocks.B. It is well kept by the Scythians.C. It is too small to draw attention.D. It is hidden in a wild cold place.10. Why do scientists want to uncover the tomb?A. To better protect the tomb.B. To save the treasures inside.C. To learn more about the Scythians.D. To have a good understanding of mummies.11. Why is Caspari's team racing against time to dig the tomb?A. The tomb is too old.B. It is getting hotter and hotter.C. Some treasures are being damaged.D. They want to save time for other tombs.DI was in the second year of my Ph. D. program when a colleague asked what I would do if I had an extra hour every day. Without much consideration, I said I would use it to help others. The question kept coming to my mind. Like many graduate students, I was overwhelmed (难以承受的) with research, teaching, coursework, and some attempt at a personal life. Still, I asked myself, "Do I really need a 25th hour to help other people-or do I need to make better use of the 24 hours I have?"I needed something to help me return to my old self. After that conversation with my colleague, I googled (谷歌搜索) “volunteer opportunities near me”. A local organization that drives people to stores or appointments was looking for volunteers. Having grown up in a rural village where everyone knew oneanother and my grandparents were always close by, I thought serving senior citizens in my new hometown might be just what I needed.A short time later, I started to volunteer for an organization that provides transportation for senior citizens and people with disabilities. To my surprise, adding this activity to my busy life was just what I needed to calm the confusion I was feeling as a first-generation international graduate student.I started to volunteer about 3 hours every weekend, the time I otherwise would have wasted oversleeping orscrolling (滚屏) through social media. Sharing stories with my riders was much more rewarding. What they told me about their lives helped me realize that in every corner of the world, humans are connected with the languageof emotions. And seeing how eager my riders were to spend time out and about inspired me to think about how to spend my time, which used to slip away. My previously overwhelming schedule began to feel manageable.I'm proud of who I have become, and I continue to reflect on how I'm using the most valuable thing in life: my time.12. Why did the author ask himself the question in Paragraph 1?A. He wanted to return to normal life.B. He was busy but wanted to help others.C. He couldn't bear too much school work.D. He couldn't answer his colleague's question.13. How did the author find the volunteer job?A. A colleague recommended it.B. A local organization offered it.C. He got it from his grandparents.D. He got it by surfing on the Internet.14. What made the author feel his volunteer job was worth doing?A. Communicating with his riders.B. Improving his language learning.C. Meeting his grandparents often.D. Realizing his previous dream.15. How did volunteering influence the author?A. It helped himbecome confident and efficient.B. He found a good way to live a free and quiet life.C. He realized he had wasted too much time pursuing his Ph.D.D. It inspired him to spare more time to accompany his grandparents.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。

海原一中2019—2020学年高二第二学期期末考试英语试卷（测试时间：120分钟 满分150分）第I 卷（选择题，共115分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）一、听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅 读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.答案是Co1. Where does this conversation probably take place?2. What does the woman mean?A. She can't find her notes.B. It is no use reading the notes.C. Mr. Smith didn't come today.3. Whafs the probable relationship between the two speakers?4. What are the two speakers talking about?5. How much should the woman pay? 二、听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. Where will the woman go for her holiday?B. Sanya.C. £ 9.15. A. In the lift.B. On the stairs.C. In the car.A. Guide and visitor.B. Manager and salesman.C. Teacher and student. A. A new apartment. B. A trip to Manhattan.C. An interesting story. A. 3 dollars.B. 4 dollars.C. 5 dollars. A. Xiamen. C. Xi'an.B. £ 9.18.7.How is the woman traveling most probably?A.By plane.B. By train.C. By car.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

2017-2018学年宁夏中卫市中卫一中第一学期第四次月考高二英语试卷第一部分：听力（20×1.5=30分）第一节请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1. What kind of pet does the woman suggest?A. A dog.B. A fish.C. A cat.2. Which place is the woman looking for?A. A grocery store.B. A movie theater.C. The railway station.3. What did the man buy for the woman’s birthday?A. A fruit cake.B. Some apple pies.C. A bunch of flowers.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Parent and child.C. Teacher and student.5. Where is the woman?A. In a car.B. In an elevator.C. In a bookstore.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What does the man offer to do for the woman?A. Stay home with her.B. Make her some food.C. Drive her to a friend’s house.7. How did the woman probably get sick?A. From John.B. From the man.C. From her colleague.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. What does the woman probably do for a living?A. She owns a restaurant.B. She runs a clothing shop.C. She works in a shoe store.9. What does the man want the woman to do?A. Lend him some money.B. Talk to his father for him.C. Buy him some new T-shirts. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。

2019-2020学年中卫市第一中学高三英语上学期期末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AGetting your kid to bed at night is seriously one of the most challenging things you'll ever have to do. Most kids are just so full of energy that they'll tire you out before they're halfway through their store of energy. An easy thing to calm down your child to get into bed is giving in and allowing some iPad screen time. However, it's really not a great idea, just like you thought.Researchers at theArizonaStateUniversityconducted a study with 547 kids between the ages of 7 to 9. Their parents tracked how much screen time the kids were allowed along with their sleep patterns. The study found that kids who did not engage in screen time before bed slept for 23 more minutes every week and also went to sleep about 34 minutes earlier than those playing with iPad. Although that might not seem like so much more time, quality of sleep is vastly important in Children's development.The CDC's (美国疾病控制中心)2018 National Youth Risk Survey outlines that good quality sleep can impact a child's life in many ways, including affecting grades and also weight gain. Students with an "A" average slept for 30 or more minutes per night than those with a "D" or"F" average.A 2018PennsylvaniaStateUniversitystudy showed that children with irregular bedtimes had a higher risk of having increased body weight. Those with consistent and age-appropriate bedtimes when they were 9 years old had a healthier BMI (体质指数)at age 15 than those with irregular bedtimes.Hard as it is, it's really important not to give in and hand over an iPad to your child who is about to go to bed. Just like it's important for adults to go to sleep without any distractions, it's even more important for kids.1. What do the findings of the researchers at theArizonaStateUniversitysuggest?A. More sleep is necessary for children's development.B. Enough sleep helps improve academic performances.C. Screen time before bed leads to later and less sleep.D. Children sleeping irregularly are easy to gain weight.2. What is the text mainly about?A. How is screen time affecting teenagers?B. What are negative effects of irregular bedtimes?C. When should you get your kid to bed at night?D. Why is screen time before bed a bad idea for kids?3. Who is the text intended for?A. Parents.B. Children.C. Teachers.D. Researchers.BChancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne said yesterday he would use the autumn spending review to increase Britain’s￡12bn-a-year aid budget towards humanitarian(人道主义的) causes in the wake of the European refugee(难民) crisis.Britainpromised to spend 0.7 percent of state general product on aid, meaning the budget could rise sharply by the end of the decade as the economy grows.Mr Osborne also said more of the aid budget could be given to help local government with housing costs for incomers, without breaking international guidelines.“We will use the foreign aid budget to help with the costs of these refugees. People ask about the pressure on public services; we’ll have extra money to help with that.”The government was unable to give a figure for how much aid money could be handed to local authorities: it would depend on how many refugees are accepted.David Cameron, Prime Minister, will set out his position on aid for refugees today. It is reported thatBritainwill accept at least 10,000 extra people from camps on theSyriaborder. He will use a statement in the House of Commons to flesh out plans — announced inMadridon Friday — to take more people.A report inThe Sunday Timesthat the UK would take 15,000 Syrians, not far from the 18,000 figure demanded by the EU, was described by “Downing Street” as a “guess”.TheUKwill offer to resettle Syrians directly from refugee camps inJordan,LebanonandTurkey— but not those who have already reached the EU.4. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Britain tried to help refugees.B. People doubtBritain’s kindness.C. Britain tried to explain its behavior.D. Refugees like to live inBritain.5. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?A. Britain’s economy grows rapidly.B. Britain will use little of its money to help refugees.C. Most countries are not willing to help refugees.D.Britainwill use more money to help refugees.6. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Britain will use foreign money to help refugees.B. Britain helps refugees following international guidelines.C. Britain will use foreign money to develop themselves.D. People ask to use public service money to help refugees.7. What can we know from the passage?A. Britain can hold 10,000 refugees at most.B. The number of refugees to be received is uncertain.C. House of Commons declare a general plan.D.Britaincan hold 15,000 refugees at most.CThe idea came to him when he least expected it. Alvin Irby was at a barbershop when he saw one of his former students sitting in the shop with a bored look on his face. That’s when Irby realized that by pairing barbershops and books, he might be able to inspire young boys to read.Alvin Irby, a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher, knows how important it is for young children to read. He also knows that young boys in particular often don’t have adult male role models who inspire them to read. “Many young boys may literally never see a man reading in school during the years when they’re learning to read because there are so few male elementary school teachers,” Irby toldMashable.That’s where the barbershops come in. Four years ago, Irby launched Barbershop Books as a way to not just get books into the hands of young boys, but also to create community reading spaces in a place where kids go frequently. Since itsinceptionin 2013, the program has created kid-friendly reading spaces in 50 barbershops in 12 states throughout the United States.Irby isn’t the first person to see the connection between barbershops and books and boys. Hair stylist Courtney Holmes, launched a program a few years ago offering free haircuts to kids as long as they read to him while he cuts their hair.That’s the kind of environment that Irby wants to promote with his program. The reading spaces created byBarbershop Books help to spark an interest in books by showing kids that reading is about more than just spelling and vocabulary skills, it’s about making reading a low-stress activity that can help them relax, laugh and have fun.“Our belief is that if we can create positive reading experiences early and often for young boys, then they will choose to read for fun,” Irby noted, adding, “This is really what Barbershop Books is about, getting young boys to say three words: I’m a reader.”8. What happened to Alvin when he was at a barbershop?A. He found it easy for young people to get bored.B. He offered a barbershop to his former student.C. He thought of a way to encourage young readers.D. He realized the importance of reading for young boys.9. What is the function of Barbershop Books?A. To attract more customers who love films.B. To provide free haircuts to book lovers.C. To show the influence of reading on children.D. To create a reading environment fbr children.10. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. reading is a low-stress activity that is relaxingB. Barbershop Books is only suitable for young boysC. Irby attaches great importance to school educationD. Barbershop Books can arouse (引起) young people’s interest in reading11. What does the underlined word “inception” in the 3rdparagraph mean?A. discovery.B. success.C. popularity.D. beginning.DA team of engineers atHarvardUniversity in trying to create the first robotic fly. Designed to do what a fly does naturally, the tiny is the size of a fat housefly. Its mini wings allow it to stay in the air and perform controlled flight tasks."The added difficulty with a project like this is that actually none of its components is off the shelf and so we have to develop them all on our own’ said Robert Wood, a Harvard engineering professor.They engineered a series of systems to start and drive the robotic fly. “The seemingly simple system whichjust moves the wings hasa number of interdependencies (相互依赖）on the individual components, each of which individually has to perform well, but then has to be matched well to everything it d connected to,” said Wood.While this first robotic flyer is linked to a small, off-board power source, the goal is eventually to equip it with a built-in power source, so that it might someday perform data-gathering work at rescue sites，in farmers’ fields or on the battlefield. "Basically it should be able to take off, land and fly around，” he said.Wood says the design offers a new way to study flight mechanics and control at insect-scale. Yet, the power, sensing and computation technologies on board could have much broader applications.“You can start thinking about using them to answer open scientific questions, you know, to study biology in ways that would be difficult with the animal，but using these robots instead” he said. "So there are a lot of technologies and open interesting scientific questions that are really what drives us on a day-to-day basis.”12. What is the typical characteristic of the robotic fly?A. It's automatic.B.It's very small.C. It's controllable.D. It's quite powerful.13. We can infer from the passage that the robotic flyer can____ .A. act as a spy planeB. help do farm workC.fly at a very high speedD. answer many scientific questions14. What is Wood's idea about the robotic fly according to the last paragraph?A. It is highly questionable.B. It has wide practical applications.C. It gives scientists interest in flying machines.D. It points to a new direction in studying biology.15. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Harvand's Study in the Field of Insects.B. A Breakthrough in Engineering ScienceC. An Interesting Invention一Robotic FlyD. Robotic Fly一a Copy of Real Life Insect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学年中卫市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试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AWashingtonD.C.SightseeingWith the information below, you’re not missing anything in D.C.! Click Here to find the perfect hotel for your stay as well.TheOldTownTrolley TourIt offers something for the whole family. Not only will it give them something fun to do, but it will give them a history lesson. This tour will last about three hours and it’s proper for people of all ages.African American History TourBe sure to take this tour because African Americans have had an important role in the making of our country. Take this historical four-hour tour, where you will visit some important sites includingMuseumofAfrican American Historyand Culture.Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C.This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the capital in a new way. The walking tour lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes, which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.D.C. Twilight TourCheck out the D.C. Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites! What makes this two-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!1. Which tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?A. TheOldTownTrolley TourB. African American History TourC. Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C. D. D.C. Twilight Tour2. Which tour lasts longest?A. TheOldTownTrolley TourB. African American History TourC. Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C. D. D.C. Twilight Tour3. Where will you read this text most likely?A. In a guidebook.B. In a magazine.C. In a newspaper.D. On the Internet.BFor centuries , tea has been used for far more than quenching thirst. Around the world people drink it to relax, reinvigorate and relieve, and it's something we need now more than ever.Even in the United States, a long coffee-dominated country, tea drinking is growing in popularity, with the country consuming 0.4 kilograms (14 ounces) of tea leaves per person a year compared with 0. 36 kilograms(12. 7 ounces) in 2007 according to the United Nations, as people switch away from soda，milk and fruit drinks.Scientists are beginning to look into just how tea might affect mood and cognition. Specifically, they're investigating whether its relaxing and refreshing effects are a direct biological outcome of the compounds in tea or whetherthey come from the context in which the drink is consumed—preparing your tea, choosing your favorite cup and sitting down for a brief break from the world. Or both.Drinking green tea has been found to improve brain function in healthy people, said Stefan Borgward, chair and director of the department of psychiatry and psychotherapy at the University of Lubeck, Germany.In a 2014 study, he gave one or two cups of green tea to 12 healthy volunteers and imaged their brains to analyze changes in connectivity inside certain brain regions.“We noticed an increased connectivity in regions of the brain associated with working memory,” he said via email.And a 2017 review of more than 100 studies he coauthored found that green tea can impact the brain in three ways: It can influence psychopathological state such as reducing anxiety; cognition by benefiting memory and attention; and brain function, specifically memory.That review concluded that "it would be desirable" for more Westerners to consume at least 100 milliliters(3.3 fluid ounces) of green tea each day “to protect neurocognitive function.”However, Borgward, cautioned that the effects aren't large, and the evidence is mainly provided by small-scale studies.4. How does the author introduce the tendency of drinking in the U.S.?A. By showing examples.B. By explaining reasons.C. By making a comparison.D. By checking existing facts.5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Scientists are looking into why tea makes people relaxed and refreshed.B. The context in which the drink is consumed is very important.C. People's relaxation is the direct biological outcome of the ingredients in tea.D. Preparing tea, choosing a cup and sitting down for a brief rest is amazing.6. What can we conclude from Stefan's research?A. Tea is a cure for a neurocognitive disease.B. Green tea is particularly beneficial to our memory.C. Drinking tea every day can prevent us from getting ill.D. Westerners drink less than 100 milliliters of green tea.7. What is the researcher'sattitude towards the finding?A. SupportiveB. Doubtful.C. Unclear.D. Objective.CNarasimha Das is on his way to feed 169,379 hungry children. Das is in charge of a kitchen in Vrindaban. The town is about a three-hour drive fromIndia’s capital,New Delhi. Das gets to work at 3:00 a.m. Thirty workers are already working to make tens of thousands of rounds of bread. It will be brought to 1,516 schools in and around Vrindaban.A Growing ProblemGoing to school is difficult for more than 13 million children inIndia. They must go to work instead, or go hungry. That’s whyIndiabegan the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, the largest school-lunch program in the world. A free lunch encourages children to come to school and gives them the energy they need for learning. The program began in the 1960s.The kitchen in Vrindaban is run by the Akshaya Patra Foundation. It is one of the lunch program’s biggest partners. “Just $11.50 can feed one child for an entire year,” said Madhu Sridhar, president of the Akshaya Patra Foundation.Lunch Is Served!The Akshaya Patra food truck arrives atGopalgarhPrimary School. Since the program started, the number of underweight children has gone down. The children get foods they need — as long as they finish what’s on their plates.8. What does Narasimha Das do？A. A waiter.B. A salesman.C. A cook.D. A shopkeeper.9. The kitchen in Vrindaban supplies food to ________.A. the poorB. school childrenC. college studentsD. the old10. Why is it difficult for children to go to school inIndia?A. Because they have to work to make money.B. Because there are not enough schools.C. Because there are not enough teachers.D. Because their parents refuse to send them to school.11. Which of the following about the Mid-Day Meal Scheme is NOT true?A. It is to encourage children to go to school.B. It has been carried out for about 50 years.C. It is run by Narasimha Das.D. It is the largest school-lunch program in the world.DIf you’re looking for a reason to care about tree loss, this summer’s record-breaking heat waves might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to arecent study. But tree cover in US cities is shrinking (缩减). A study published last year by the US Forest Service found that we lost 36 million trees annually from urban and rural communities over a five-year period. “If we continue on this path, cities will become warmer, more polluted and generally unhealthier for inhabitants,” said David Nowak, a senior US Forest Service scientist and co-author of the study. Nowak says there are many reasons why our tree cover is declining, including hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, insects and disease. But the one reason for tree loss that humans can control is sensible development.Nowak says there is a downside to trees too, such as pollen allergy (花粉过敏) or large tailing branches in storms, and people don’t like sweeping leaves. But, he says, there are ways cities and counties can manage trees to help communities thrive (繁荣). Urban forests especially need our help to replace fallen trees. Unlike rural areas, it is very difficult for trees to repopulate themselves in a city environment with so much pavement and asphalt (沥青). “A lot of our native trees can’t actually find a place to drop a seed so they can regenerate,” explains Greg Levine, co-executivedirector of Trees Atlanta. “That’s why the community has to go in and actually plant a tree because the areas just aren’t natural anymore.”Nowak says the first step is caring for the trees on your own property (财产). “We think we pay for our house, and sowe must maintain it. But because we don’t pay for nature, we don’t need to. And that’s not necessarily true.”12. Why does the author mention “trees can lower summer daytime temperatures”?A. To tell the temperatures in summer are high.B. To explain the reason of tree loss.C. To tell trees are helpful.D. To introduce the topic.13. How can humans control tree loss according to Nowak?A. Develop cities in reasonable ways.B. Prevent fires form damaging trees.C. Improve climate to let trees grow.D. Decrease insects in cities.14. Why do forests in cities need our help?A. Because trees don’t grow in a city environment.B. Because native trees don’t drop seeds any more.C. Because trees in urban areas can’t regenerate naturally.D. Because humans want to plant more trees.15. What is the purpose of this passage?A. Describe the importance of trees in cities.B. Appeal people to protect trees in their surroundings.C. Ask people to plant trees with the author.D. Show the number of trees in theUSis declining.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学年中卫市第一中学高三英语期末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ALooking to the future, we are now focusing on next year's tours. We are not presently taking bookings, but if a specific tour lifts your spirits, why not mark your interest and we will contact you when the time is right.JapanOctober 2021A centre for technology with natural beauty, Japan is a must-see destination for science and nature lovers. Join us on a special journey across the country during its fantastic autumn to see its amazing landscapes, visit leading scientific institutions and experience robotics and AI.AntarcticaApril to September 2021Join us aboard the Magellan Explorer for an exciting adventure to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, exploring the world's largest ocean reserve and best ocean ecosystem. Follow in the footstepsof the great scientists while marveling（惊叹）at icebergs, ancient glaciers and ice flies onto volcanic beaches.ItalyMarch and June 2021Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance on a cultural adventure across two of its cities, Florence and Bologna. Enjoy beautiful surroundings as you take in the wonderful collections, buildings and churches that demonstrate the period across architecture and paintings.Czech RepublicMay and July 2021Discover the legacy（遗产）of Kepler and Brahe in Prague, a city where astronomy, maths, medicine and architecture connect. Kepler became the father of modern astronomy supported by the observational data from Brahe.1. What can travelers do in Japan?A. Experience space travel.B. Enjoy its spring landscape.C. Visit its scientific institutions .D. Learn about its traditional culture.2. Which of the following can you choose if you are free in August?A. Japan.B. Italy.C. Antarctica.D. Czech Republic .3. What do Italy and Czech Republic havein common?A. Astronomy.B. Architecture.C. Paintings.D. Medicine .BSpain's tourism industry is looking to Chinese tourists for its high-endmarket, according to Rafael Cascales, president of the Spain-China Tourism Association (ATEC). “It is the kind of tourism that is not only interested in the sun, beach and the “all-included” culture. They enjoy culture, wine, history and nature, and the new Chinese tourists would also want to spend more money in Spain," said Cascales in a recent interview with Xinhua.“They are younger, more women travel and they are more cosmopolitan (见多识广的).They also travel on their own or in couples or in smaller groups. The old-fashioned large groups of visitors have not disappeared, but this new form of traveling is becoming more important,55he said.Speaking of the consumption pattern of the new kind of Chinese tourists, Cascales said, “The money they spend is distributed better because they will book one flight with one airline, the hotel with another company and the restaurant with another.” In his eyes, “Chinese tourists are very important because they combine two things: there are a large number of them and they spend more money than anyone else — almost four times more than tourists from other countries." They not only travel abroad in the summer months when Spain has to compete with the sun and beaches in countries such as Turkey and Egypt, but also travel in the off-peak seasons of a year, according to Cascales.In 2017, Spain is the second most popular tourist destination in the world, only after France. It attracted about 82 million visitors, 700,000 of them from China, a number which is estimated to rise to about 2.2 million by 2022.“We are ready; we have the infrastructure (基础设施) at every level, especially in hotel capacity. Here those visitors can find what they are looking for, including the luxury items which distinguish them,” Cascales noted.4. What are the features of the new Chinese tourists according to Cascales?A. They are cautious about spending money in Spain.B. They are likely to travel in smaller groups now.C. They are only interested in the sun and beach.D. They are mainly male visitors of middle age.5. What can we learn about the consumption pattern of new Chinese tourists?A. They will reserve flights and hotels with different companies.B. They will spend less money than tourists from other countries.C. They will travel abroad only during the off-peak seasons.D. They will spend the money in different cities.6. What is done to meet the demands of Chinese tourists?A. Local cultures in Spain are promoted.B. Well-furnished hotels are provided.C. Best and expensive items are offered for free.D. More shopping sites are constructed.7. What is the purpose of this text?A. To introduce the tourism industry of Spain.B. To show Spain's desire to attract Chinese tourists.C. To describe the features of Chinese tourists.D. To advertise Spain as a top tourist destination.CDoctors are known to be terrible pilots. They don’t listen because they already know it all, I was lucky: I became a pilot in 1970, almost ten years before I graduated from medical school. I didn’t realize then, but becoming a pilot makes me a better surgeon. I loved flying. As 1 flew bigger, faster planes, and in worse weather, I learned about crew resource management (机组资源管理), or CRM, a new idea to make flying safer. It means that crew members should listen and speak up for a good result, regardless of positions.I first read about CRM in 1980. Not long after that, an attending doctor and I were flying in bad weather. The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready. The attending doctor was flying; I was safety pilot. He was so busy because of the bad turn, he had forgotten to put the landing gear (起落架) down. He was a better pilot—and my boss—so it felt unusual to speak up. But I had to: Our lives were in danger. I put aside my uneasiness sand said, we need to put the landing gear down now! That was my first real lesson in the power of CRM, and I’ve used it in the operating room ever since.CRM requires that the pilot/surgeon encourage others to speak up. It further requires that when opinions are from the opposite, the doctor doesn’t overreact, which might prevent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again. So when I’m in the operating room, I ask for ideas and help from others. Sometimes they’re not willing to speak up. But I hope that if I continue to encourage them, someday someone will keep me from landing gear up.8. What does the author say about doctors in general?A. They like flying by themselves.B. They are quick learners of CRM.C. They pretend to be good pilots.D. They are unwilling to take advice.9. The author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM when .A. his boss landed the plane too lateB. he was in charge of a flying taskC. he saved the plane by speaking upD. his boss operated on a patient10. In the last paragraph landing gear up probably means .A. following flying requirementsB. making a mistake that may cost livesC. listening to what fellow doctors sayD. overreacting to different opinions11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. CRM: A New Way to Make Flying SafeB. A Pilot-Turned DoctorC. The Making of a Good PilotD. Flying Makes Me a Better DoctorDA single toy catches a child's attention for a limited period of time, but a box of items that allows a child to build their own toys will catch their imagination for years to come. This brilliant idea already exists in real product form, and it's called Toyi.Toyi is described as an eco-friendly creative building kit, and it recently won the well-known IF Design Award. It came from Istanbul, Turkish, where a young female designer named Elif Atmaca first came up with the idea for itwhen she wanted to help the kids living in disadvantaged areas. These children do not have access to the variety of interesting toys that wealthier children do.Toyi Atmaca's design allows children to transform what are around them into clever toys. It consists of sticks, junction parts, flexible connectors, toy body parts like feet, eyes, hands, and wheels that can be used to turn old water bottles, cups, boxes, towels, etc. into cute, clever, and unique playthings. This toy kit upcycles(升级利用) materials that would otherwise go to waste, turning a recycling bin into a treasure container.“Our initial target was to deliver Toyi kits to only disadvantaged children in Turkish,” Atmaca told the media. But during a research conducted with around300 children, .she realized that the restriction on being creative went beyond any boundary. “I saw that everything was planned and shaped by grown-ups, blocking the kids' imagination in a significant way,” said Atmaca.Atmaca concluded that each kid needed space where he or she could freely create. She explained the entire process should be left to kids’ creativity, reminding teachers and all grown-ups that child-led play was an excellent way for children to develop lifelong skills.Toyi's creators are now considering distributing the kits to as many children as possible around the world through different international NGOs. Atmaca notes that for each Toyi kit sold out, they will also donate one kit toa disadvantaged child through different partnerships around the world.12. Why did Atmaca design Toyi at first?A. To win the famous IF Design Award.B. To help poor kids make their own toys.C. To protect the environment in Istanbul.D. To recycle all the waste in the dustbin.13. Which is probably the product made with the toy kit of Toyi?A. A new picture of a young boy.B. A computer with high technology.C. A treasure container from a dustbin:D. A six-armed “robot” from a water bottle.14. How do the toy kits help improve the children's ability?A. It provides the kids various types of toys.B. It offers space for the kids’ creative minds.C. It changes the poor kids' living conditions.D. It teaches the kids to share joys with others.15. What is the new target for Atmaca and her partners?A. Donating toykits to more poor children.B. Selling toy kits to every kid in the world.C. Designing new toy kits for kids and adults.D. Doing further research on the kids' demands.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。