上海市金山中学2020┄2021学年高一上学期期末考试 英语试题

金山中学2021-2021学年度高一英语第一学期期末考试试卷第一局部：听力〔一共两节，满分是10分〕做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

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每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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1．Where did this conversation most probably take place?A．At a concert. B．At a flower shop. C．At a restaurant.2．What did Paul do morning?A．He had a history lesson. B．He had a chemistry lesson. C．He attended a meeting. 3．What can we learn about the man from the conversation?A．He’s anxious to see his sister.B．He wrote to his sister last month.C．He’s expecting a letter from his sister.4．At what time does the to Leeds leave?A．3:00 B．3:15 C．5:005．W hat is the man’s problem?A．He can’t decide how to go.B．He can’t drive himself.C．H e doesn’t like travelling by train.第二节〔一共15小题；每一小题分，满分是分〕听下面5段对话或者独白。

2020-2021学年上海市金山中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AEast Yorkshire has typical unpredictable British weather. So here are some ideas to keep everybody happy when the weather is not the most ideal.William's Den, North CaveThe outdoor and indoor areas are suitable for children of all ages to have fun.There are nests to explore, rope bridges to cross, a tree-house and a slide. The attached Kitchen provides fresh food made from locally sourced ingredients serving a selection of treats.East Riding Leisure CentresKnown for a fun learner pool alongside an incredible fun zone with two slides as well, it is perfect for kids to find their feet in the water, have fun and explore. Its 6 climbing walls offer a different challenge on each. This place is suitable for anyone over the age of 4 and you can refuel at cafe with fresh food, snacks and cakes.Sewerby Hall and GardensWhen the weather’s not sure, take cover in the Hall and learn how life was in the early 1900’s for the residents and workers of the house. Then explore the zoo and meet the pigs, parrots and penguins! Kids of all ages are welcome.Withernsea LighthouseThere’s no limitation to the age of kids to climb Withernsea Lighthouse, which is 144 steps to the top, with full views of the East Yorkshire Coast at the top of it. Enjoy the museum on the ground floor and learn what life is like working and living in a lighthouse. The souvenir shop provides attractive gifts for visitors at a fair price.1.Which one is unsuitable for kids of all ages?A.William’s Den, North Cave.B.East Riding Leisure Centres.C.Sewerby Hall and Gardens.D.Withernsea Lighthouse.2.Where can kids enjoy food?A.In William’s Den, North Cave and Sewerby Hall and Gardens.B.In East Riding Leisure Centres and Withernsea LighthouseC.In William’s Den, North Cave and East RidingLeisure Centres.D.In Sewerby Hall and Gardens and Withernsea Lighthouse.3.Where does this passage probably come from?A.A geography textbook.B.A science report.C.A finance magazine.D.A travel brochure.BI am a part of the Windward Robotics team known as the Omnicats, one of the many clubs offered at my school. My eight teammates and I started out by watching the robotics qualifiers and finals of Chinese teams. We used these robotics videos for inspiration and drew up mind maps of what our team wanted to do.We meet every day for two hours after school in order to build our robots. Typically, adultsoverseewhat students are building, but my school lets teens take control. It leaves room for more errors, but we're prouder of our final product.Before our first real match, a practice was offered at the actual site. My sub-team had been further along than other teams but quickly fell behind. When we arrived on that big day, I immediately felt my teammates' nervousness. Our first match was in three minutes. All of us glanced around at each other since we were not prepared at all. Our robot was still sitting in a box. Two of our teammates rushed to take the robot for an official examination as the rest of us discussed our strategy (策略).Our team captain explained that we all should try driving the robot now, while it was early in the season. She gave me the remote. I had only driven for a limited amount of time in practice so I was extremely nervous. Our autonomous code (自动代码) beganto run almost immediately after our short discussion. Despite all the drama, we ended up winning the match.Not too bad for the first match! I was so proud. I did not enjoy the pressure of driving but liked building the robot behind the scenes instead.We have transferred to a different type of robotics at the end of the semester, which involves the whole team designing one giant robot with large tools. I am a part of the electrical team now, so I make sure the motherboard (母板) can supply the robot's energy needs. We have all enjoyed the rest of the season and learned that robotics it never dull!4. What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. InspectB. AdmireC. OverlookD. Assume5. Why did her teammatesfed so nervous before first match?A. Because it was really too difficult for them.B. Because they didn't prepare for it at all.C. Because they didn't know what the match would be like.D. Because they didn't make full preparations before the match.6. How did the author feel about their first robotics match?A. It was tiring but exciting.B. It was stressful but wonderful.C. It was terrible but powerful.D. It was boring but professional7. What is the best title for the text?A. A Girl Who Loves RobotsB. My First Robotics MatchC. Teamwork for RobotsD. Robotics Is Never DullCAfter finishing his dinner, Lin Xu opened a WeChat mini-programcalled "Clear Plate" on his phone and took a picture of the empty plates. He was then awarded 157 credit points after the image was uploaded and recognized by artificial intelligence. The credit points can be used to buy gifts, such as books, cellphones and red wine, or to purchase charity meals donated to children in poor rural areas.The "Clear Plate" mini-program has become popular among young Chinese. Similar campaigns like an "empty plate challenge" are alsoon the horizonin many Chinese universities."Technological innovation is a good way to reduce food waste," said Liu Jichen. Founder of the start-up that developed the app. The idea popped up at a dinner in 2017, when Liu found that the restaurant owner would give diners who polished off their food a card and offer small gifts after a certain number of cards had been collected. "Everyone who values food is bound to enjoy a sense of gain at a lower cost," Liu mentioned this case, noting that such an idea could potentially be realized online.He formeda team to work on the project. Yet it was quite a challenge for the AI system to assess whether the uploaded photos showed empty plates. To make the AI system smarter，Liu and his team, assisted by more than 1, 000 others, spent half a year collecting over100,000 samples from canteens and restaurants across the country and analyzed the data. Dozens of enterprises, institutions and restaurants have contacted the start-up to cooperate on the project. Through the digitalized, visualized mini-program, people can clearly see the good results of saving food, which will effectively reduce food waste. "We hope our efforts can start a new trend among the younger generation, encouraging them to develop the habit of thrift(节约)," Liu said.8. What does the underlined phrase "on the horizon" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Likely to decrease.B. Likely to succeed.C. Likely to change.D. Likely to appear.9. What caused Liu Jichen to develop the "Clear Plate" app?A. Food waste afterdinner.B. The idea of the restaurant owner.C. Small gifts sent by his friends.D. Charity meals donated to children.10. What was difficult for the project Liu's team worked on?A. Making the AI system smarter.B. Assessing the uploaded photos.C. Collecting samples from canteens and restaurants.D. Encouraging people to develop the habit of thrift.11. What is the text mainly about?A. AI programs becoming popular.B. AI programs appearing in many Chinese universities.C. AI programs encouraging diners toclear their plates.D. AI programs collecting pictures of clearing diners' plates.DScientists have long sought to prevent sharp memories from dulling with age, but the problem remains unsettled. Now research published in Scientific Reports suggests virtual reality might help older people recall facts and events based on specific details.The study involved 42 healthy older adults from the San Francisco Bay Area. Half spent a dozen hours over four weeks playing a virtual-reality game called Labyrinth; they wore headsets and walked in place, walking virtual neighborhoods while completing small tasks. The other half, in the control group, used electronic tablets to play games that did not require recalling details. After 15 sessions (期), the latter performed roughly the same as before on a long-term memory test. But the Labyrinth players gain an improvement in memory through the VR game. A scientist Peter Wais of the University of California said the improvements brought them up to the level of another group of younger adults taking the same memory tests.Meredith Thompson, an education researcher, studies learning through VR games but was not involved in the new study. It would be great to actually follow people over time and see what this type of game does for long-term memory. She says, adding VR can provide greater involvement than other games. Wais's team is now investigating how long the observed effects last and which elements of the training have the most impact.A cognitive (认知)psychologist, Daniel Simons, who was also not involved in the study, notes experiments with other games that claim to train the brain have often failed to evaluate this. And it remains unclear how test performance in a laboratorysetting might translate to real-world situations. The outcome, Simons notes, “needs to be repeated, ideally with a much larger group, before it’s treated as a strong finding.”For now, Wais says, the team hopes its studies with similar-sized groups will help draw funding to test the game in a larger pool of participants.12. What is the passage mainly about?A. People's memory gradually fails as they age.B. People of different ages should play VR games.C. Virtual reality changes people's memory.D. Virtual reality improves older adults' memory.13. What is Meredith Thompson's attitude toward the research?A. satisfied.B. enthusiastic.C. cautious.D. concerned.14. According to the scientists, the research needs to be improved due to ________.A. the lack of financial support.B. the limited pool of participants.C. the unsatisfying test performance.D. the impractical application in real world.15. Where may the passage come from?A. A novel.B. A review.C. A magazine.D. A guidebook.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020-2021学年上海市金山中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI started working with my hands at a young age. The youngest of five brothers, I took on the role as a “maintenance (维修) man” at an early age for our family’s small grocery store. Often my dad wouldn’t give me a clear idea of how something shouldbe done, so I just had to figure it out by researching or through trial and error.Fast forward to 2016 and those problem-solving skills would become the focus of Tippecanoe High School’s Homebuilding class. I knew I wanted to teach the students skills that went beyond just being able to hammer nails or cut pieces of two-by-fours. The problem was that we didn’t have the resources at the time to do much else. The idea of attracting some type of funding seemed very important. Designing, building and selling a tiny house on wheels seemed like the perfect project to accomplishthe task. I reached out to a number of local businesses and most of them responded with the greatest support for what x k w we were doing.This year we added a new element to the program. Through one of our partners, we were able to connect with the nonprofit Veteran’s Ananda Incorporated. Students in the Homebuilding class are leading the design and production of micro houses to be donated to this organization. The new partnership gives the students another focus to consider when designing and building the houses.There has been no shortage of students since our first year. Three years ago we had 41 students, the next 191, and this year it was limited to just over 160 students so we could have a safe and manageable classroom environment. The number of girls taking the class has risen steadily over the last few years as well. This class offers something for everyone and the skills are universal.1. How can we describe the young author?A. He opened a small grocery store.B. He did a lot of research in the lab.C. He enjoyed doing hands-on activities.D. He learnt about maintenance from his father.2. What do the underlined words “the task” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Getting some financial support.B. Selling a tiny house on wheels.C. Reaching out to many local businesses.D. Offering the students some problem-solving skills.3. What can be inferred about the Homebuilding class from the last paragraph?A. Its size needs increasing.B. Itis popular with the students.C. It has caused some safety concerns.D. Its classroom environment is hard to manage.BThe headmaster of a primary school showed on television to support her idea that parents should “dress appropriately in daywear” when they drop off and pick up their kids from school.Kate Chisholm, head teacher atSkerneParkAcademyin Darlington, theU.K., sent a letter home asking parents to set a better example for their children.“I have noticed there has been an increasing tendency for parents to drop off and pick up their kids from school while still wearing their pajamas (睡衣),” Chisholm wrote.“Could I please ask that when you are sending your children, you take the time to dress appropriately in daywear that is suitable for the weather conditions?”Kate Chisholm wants parents at her school to dress nicer. She appeared on British television station ITV to further explain her decision, saying she had started noticing the pajama trend had been picked up by “30 or 40” parents at school.Despite her determination to make school a nicer place to be, Chisholm admits that she can't demand that parents dress up-such as Karen Routh, 49, who wore pajamas to drop off her 8-ycar-old daughter Holly, because she was running late and didn't feel well.“I imagine there might be some people who keep up wearing pajamas for the next six months to prove a point,” Chisholm said. “I can't force people to get dressed but I will keep sending letters home in the hope that they decide to put on a pair of jeans.”Wearing pajamas in public has also become a hot issue for some schools and States in theU.S.In 2015, aFloridaschool board member insisted on a dress rule for parents who showed up in the school in sleepwear.4. The headmaster asks parents to pay attention to ______.A. the way they dressB. the relations with teachersC. the way they treat their kidsD. the clothes they buy for their kids5. How does Chisholm try to change this situation?A. Asking kids to set examples.B. Keeping them out of school.C. Sending letters to persuade them.D. Forcing them to change by laws.6. Why did Kate Chisholm appear on ITV?A. She wanted to force Karen to dress properly.B. Parents spent less time on their clothes.C. She wanted to explain her decision about the parents' dress.D. She wanted to tell us more and more parents wear pajamas to school.7. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ______.A. strict laws should be passed to stop pajamasB. aFloridaschool will force parents to wear jeansC. people wearing pajamas in public will be punishedD. more and more people are concerned about dressing properly in publicCThe air is thin and we have to rest several times on the shore hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we stay here.Tibetan antelopes live mainly on the plains of Tibet. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted illegally for their valuable fur.My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a safe place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We're not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we're trying to save ourselves.”In the 1980s and 1990s the population of Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make money. Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.In order to save Tibetan antelopes, the Chinese government placed them under national protection. Zhaxiand volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope wasremovedfrom the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection program since the threat to the Tibetan antelope has not yet disappeared. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.8. What can we learn from Zhaxi's words in paragraph 3?A. Protecting the animals can make money.B. Protecting the animals is protecting ourselves.C. He is not fond of protecting the animals.D. The reserve is only safe for wild animals.9. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?A. Why hunters hunt Tibetan antelopes.B. Why antelopes' living places changed.C. Why antelopes' number dropped greatly.D. Why the 1980s and the 1990s are unusual.10. What does the underlined word “removed” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Deleted.B. Changed.C. Migrated.D. Recognized.11. What might be the future condition of Tibetan antelopes according to the last paragraph?A. They will be over-populated.B. They will be a threat to man and other wildlife.C. They will be on the endangered species list again.D. They will be in harmony with nature and humans.D36-year-old Juan Dual likes to joke that he’s empty inside. Juan’s story began when he was only 13. It was then that he was diagnosed with a terrible disease, which left him with a 99.8% chance of developing cancer of the digestive system. At age 19, right after finishing high-school, Juan underwent a tough operation to take away his colon and rectum. Sadly, it was only the beginning. By age 28, Juan’s disease had affected his stomach and gallbladder so he had to go under the knife again.Having just recovered from several serious surgeries, Juan Dual decided to accept the invitation of some friends of his parents and travel to Japan. It was there that things started to change for the better. He didn’t speak a word of Japanese, so he spent most of his time walking his dog. One day, the dog pulled harder, and Juan realized that he was still able to jog, and he started to do just that.Months later, he found himself working in a small, peaceful town in England. There was little in terms ofentertainment, but the town was surrounded by hills, so he devoted even more of his time to running. He befriended some like-minded folks and told them what he’d been through, and they seemed amazed at the fact that he was still alive, let alone that he was pushing himself to exercise. That’s when the idea of focusing on motivating others took root in his mind.With the help of Pepa, a nutritionist, Juan Dual slowly relearned how to eat to keep his energy level high enough to sustain him during physical activity. Eight months after his last operation, he finished the Barcelona half marathon in two hours. He then started training for mountain running and ultra-marathons.12. Why does Juan Dual say he is empty inside?A. Because he has no desire for anything.B. Because he doesn’t have much knowledge.C. Because he always suffers from great hunger.D. Because many of his organs have been removed.13. What made Juan Dual aware that he could still run?A. His parents’ support.B. A walk with his dog.C. The idea of challenging himself.D. His quick recovery from surgeries.14. When did Juan Dual decide to inspire others with his story?A. After finishing the Barcelona half marathon.B After being introduced to a nutritionist named Pepa.C. After sharing it with his friends in an English town.D. After making friends with people with similar sufferings.15. Which of the following words can best describe Juan Dual?A. Ambitious and intelligent.B. Inspiring and responsible.C. Unfortunate but determined.D. Confident but stubborn.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2021-2022学年上海市金山区高一（上）期末英语试卷1.（问答题，1分）A.In a bank.B.In a hospital.C.At a hotel.D.In a school.2.（问答题，1分）A.Doctor and patient.B.Husband and wife.C.Student and teacher.D.Shop assistant and customer.3.（问答题，1分）A.This morning.B.Tomorrow.C.Next month.D.Next Wednesday.4.（问答题，1分）A.Transfer to a new department.B.Take a week off from studying.C.Take a walk on the campus.D.Ask for help from more people.5.（问答题，1分）A.Put her report on his desk.B.Improve some parts of her paper.C.Mail her report to the professor.D.Read some papers he recommended.6.（问答题，1分）A.She thought it a failure.B.She thought it excellent.C.She thought it a waste of time.D.She thought everyone enjoyed it.7.（问答题，1分）A.He is on a diet,too.B.He decides to follow her.C.He admires the woman's determination.D.He thinks it's a very good choice for her.8.（问答题，1分）A.She has got everything ready.B.She needs more time for packing.C.She hates packing by herself.D.She never hesitates over what to take.9.（问答题，1分）A.The man is running a store.B.It is not convenient to get bread at night.C.The convenience store opens day and night.D.The convenience store is far away from home.10.（问答题，1分）A.The man is having an interview.B.The man is good at programming.C.The woman is checking the man's identity.D.The woman believes the man is responsible.11.（问答题，4.5分）（1）A.Gas.B.Solar energy.C.Alcohol.D.Electricity.（2）A.Road conditions.B.New traffic rules.C.Air traffic conditions.D.Traffic jams on highways.（3）A.Go through a health check.B.Carry little luggage.C.Arrive early for boarding.D.Have security checks.12.（问答题，4.5分）（1）A.It serves as a suitable gift.B.It strengthens business relations.C.It helps improve the state of mind.D.It works as an effective medicine.（2）A.He knows the importance of research.B.He learns from shops of similar types.C.He has the support of many big names.D.He has a lot of marketing experience.（3）A.The Cocoa Series.B.The Foreign Series.C.The Alcohol Series.D.The Sichuan Series.13.（问答题，6分）（1）A.Whether the game is the hottest mobile game.B.Whether the game affects children's growth.C.Whether the game includes some wrong history.D.Whether the game is a nice game for the young.（2）A.The game makes people crazy.B.The game is very popular among us.C.The game was questioned by officials.D.The game takes up much of our spare time.（3）A.It helps people learn to set goals.B.It helps people learn to control time.C.It helps people learn to fight for success.D.It helps people learn to cooperate with others.（4）A.The way to play this game.B.The importance of this game.C.The advantages of this game.D.The disadvantages about this game.14.（填空题，10分）When you walk into a bakery,the mere smell from the oven is often enough to invite you to purchase sweets.The sights,sounds,and smells of the modern marketplace are rarely accidents.More likely,they are tools of a strategy of psychological marketing called "sensory marketing"（1）___ （design）to win your heart and,most of all,your dollars."Sensory marketing" is an advertising method.It is intended to appeal to one or more of thefive human senses of sight,hearing,smell,taste,and touch（2）___ （create） an emotional association with a specific product or brand.Sensory branding dates back to the 1940s,（3）___ marketers began exploring the role of sight in advertising.At the time,the main forms of visual advertising were printed posters and billboards,and research （4）___ （focus） on the effects of various colors and fonts（字体）within them.As television began finding its way into virtually every American home,advertisers began appealing to consumers' sense of sound.（5）___ （note） the growing popularity of aromatherapy （芳香疗法）and its connectionto color therapy,marketers began researching the use of smell in advertising and brand promotion during the 1970s.They found that carefully selected scents （6）___ make their products more appealing to consumers.More recently,retailers （7）___ （see） that certain nice smells throughout their stores could increase sales.The popularity of multi-sensory marketing is on the rise.As an approach that appeals to the senses instead of logic,sensory marketing can affect people in a way that traditional mass marketing cannot.Classic mass marketing works on the belief that people—as consumers-will behave reasonably （8）___ faced with purchasing decisions.Sensory marketing,by contrast,assumes that consumers will act according to their emotional desire more than to their objective reasoning.In this way,an effective sensory marketing effort can result in consumers choosing to buy a certain product, （9）___ an equal but less expensive alternative.Today,the most successful sensory marketing campaigns appeal to multiple senses.The more senses appealed to,（10）___ （effective） the branding and advertising will be.Two major brands noted for their multi-sensory marketing campaigns are Apple and Starbucks.15.（问答题，10分）A.afford B.attention C.beneficial D.incredibly E.lowers F.memoryG.opposite H.priority I.regularly J.schedule K.significantHow Does Exercise Improve Academic Performance？You already know that regular exercise is important for controlling weight and avoiding a variety of health conditions.But it can also improve your academic performance.As an expert said,"What we know is that students who exercise（1）___ ，at least 3 times a week,graduateat higher rates than those who do not exercise."It's tempting to think you're so busy that you can't（2）___ to exercise.However,the exact （3）___ is true：you will have to deal with many problems because of lack of exercise.Even if youcan't spare 30 minutes,5- or 10-minute exercises during the course of the day could make a（4）___ difference in your academic performance.Five-minute walking every hour had a positive impact on mood,fatigue（极度疲劳），and hunger at the end of a day.This may be particularly （5）___ to students who also work a full-time job and study in the evening and nighttime hours. Exercise（6）___ stress and anxiety while increasing focus.A study by researchers at the University of Illinois found that physical activity increased the ability of elementary school students to pay （7）___ ，and also increased their academic performance.Exercise also improves academic performance in other ways.1.Exercise requires time management.Arranging for exercise forces students to also（8）___ study time and this teaches them the importance of block timing,and urges them to give （9）___ to their studies.2.Exercise reduces stress.These reductions are very important to students,because too much stress is badto memory production and your ability to sleep：two key things needed to score high on exams.3.Exercise leads to a better quality of sleep.Better sleep means moving your studies from short term to long term （10）___ during REM，a period of sleep.That way,on test day you remember that tiny fact that gets you the scores you need.16.（填空题，15分）At the start of every vacation,many parents spend their time wondering：What will the children do？When I was a child in the 1950s,the answer was easy.The children would play.We played freely with other children,in our own chosen ways,away fromadults.When we got bored,we found ways to overcome it.We took up （1）___ ，tookrisks,sometimes hurt ourselves,got into trouble,and（2）___ how to get out of it.During such play,we acquired knowledge and skills that couldn't be taught to us in school.We learned how to take（3）___ ，make our own decisions,solve our own problems,get along with peers as equals,experience fear and then find ways to manage it,experience anger and then find ways to overcome it.We also discovered our interests,（4）___ them,and became skilled at them - interests that for many of us later became（5）___ .Over the past 60 years,however,we've seen a huge（6）___ in children's freedom and opportunity to play on their own.Over this same period,we've also seen a dramatic increase in the rates of （7）___ and anxiety disorders among young people - five to eight times what they were in the 1950s.Our children love to play in moderately（8）___ ways.Through such play,they acquire the physical,social and emotional capacities required for healthy development.They learn to get along with one another by playing socially,and they learn to deal with emergencies by playing in ways that involve risk.Why is such play so（9）___ ？It can cause injury,so why hasn't natural selection （10）___ the inner desire for it？We have some clues from laboratory experiments.Researchers have found that when young rats or monkeys are deprived（剥夺）of play during critical periods in their development,the animals grow up as emotional cripples（跛者）.They are（11）___ disabled when placed in new,slightly frightening environments towhich normally raised animals would （12）___ .They repeated between incapacitating fear and inappropriate aggression when placed with（13）___ peers.So it is no surprise to me that play-deprived human children grow up insufficient in the social and emotional skills required to deal well with life's inevitable stressors （应激源）.They may also grow up（14）___ the abilities to think creatively,take initiative,and assume responsibility.We have deprived children of free,risky play,probably for their own good.In the process we have denied them the opportunity to learn how to be（15）___ by playing in risky ways.Our children need more freedom,not more adult control.（1）A.expeditions B.adventures C.violence D.disasters（2）A.figured out B.looked over C.made for D.turned out （3）A.measures B.action C.initiative D.risks（4）A.created B.pursued C.captured D.demonstrated （5）A.addictions B.predictions C.expectations D.careers（6）A.increase B.amount C.decline D.demand（7）A.depression B.obesity C.digestion D.cancer（8）A.friendly B.funny C.risky D.learned（9）A.dangerous B.frustrating C.striking D.appealing （10）A.strengthened B.eliminated C.multiplied D.identified （11）A.psychologically B.physically C.medically D.biologically （12）A.devote B.stick C.adapt D.seek（13）A.identical B.modest C.miserable D.unfamiliar （14）A.missing B.involving cking D.showing （15）A.obedient B.adaptable C.optimistic D.practical17.（填空题，8分）There is a traditional view that a degree from top universities can in itself place you on the highest career path.If your career playing field is assessed purely bysalary,then the data support this view：Oxford and Cambridge graduates have the highest median incomes of all employed graduates,five years after leaving university.In any event,it is not just university choice that affects your career outcome.Sometimes, biases exist.For example,on Wall Street,male applicants from upper-middle-class backgrounds with an interest in team sports are particularly preferred.Some employers are leveling the playing field,actively seeking graduates from other well-known universities,to increase diversity and perhaps because the courses at these universities offer their students advantages,including vocational elements.Other employers are trying out "background blind" admissions,removing from applications references to schools or universities.While there may be peer or family pressure to study at certain universities,your long-term career success depends on more than the brand name,including what you can demonstrate in terms of technical and employability skills.Research all leading universities to decide which course would suit you best,including the content,style and intensity of teaching,and examination methods.You may also consider which institution would provide the best extra-curricular（课程以外的）opportunities.Even if Oxbridge doors close for you,other doors will open：employers will be impressed bywhat you do with the opportunities you actually had,not what might have been.（1）The word "biases" in Paragraph 2 most probably means___ .A.unexpected career outcomesB.emphasis on culture awarenessmon employing practicesD.tendencies to like someone better（2）Paragraphs 2，3 and 4 are intended to illustrate that___ .A.one's career outcome is affected by more factors than his university choiceB.it is better to apply to the companies that care less about educational backgroundsC.well-known institutions prefer university graduates with proper vocational trainingD.job applicants must provide potential employers with references to universities（3）When deciding the most suitable course to take,you should take into consideration___ .A.your learning styleB.the brand name of the courseC.the way of examinationsD.the style of the teaching content（4）Who are supposed to be the targeted readers？ ___A.Coaches in playing field.B.Teachers in certain universities.C.Students in senior high schools.D.Employers from famous companies.18.（填空题，6分）60.（1）Where can you find the above passage？ ___A.In a leaflet.B.On a website.C.On a shopping list.D.In a printed copy.（2）If you want to buy a gift for a creative kid,how much do you pay？ ___A.﹩ 10.99.B.﹩ 19.97.C.﹩ 38.65.D.﹩ 11.99.（3）What can you infer about Mary if she buys all of the 3 items listed in the chart？ ___A.She is ready to attend a Christmas party.B.She is in charge of the New Year's decorations.C.She has a kid at home who probably likes Lego products.D.She is creating the atmosphere for a happy new year in winter.19.（填空题，8分）According to the majority of Americans,women are every bit as capable of being good political leaders as men.The same can be said of their ability to dominate thecorporate boardroom.And according to a new Pew Research Center survey on women and leadership,most Americans find no difference between women and men on key leadership qualities such as intelligence and capacity for innovation,with many saying they're stronger than men in terms of being passionate and organized leaders.So why,then,are women in short supply at the top of government and business in the United States？According to the public,at least,it's not that they lack toughness,management talent or proper skill sets.It's also not all about work-life balance.Although economic research and previous survey findings have shown that career interruptions related to motherhood may make it harder for women to advance in their careers and compete for top executive jobs,relatively few adults in the recent survey point to this as a key barrier for women seeking leadership roles.Only about 20% say women's family responsibilities are a major reason why there aren't more females in top leadership positions in business and politics.Instead,topping the list of reasons,about 40% Americans point to a double standard for women hoping to climb to the highest levels of either politics or business,where they have to do more than their male workmates to prove themselves.Similar shares say the electorate（选民）and American companies are just not ready to put more women in top leadership positions.As a result,the public is divided about whether the imbalance in American companies will change in the foreseeable future,even though women have made major advances in the workplace.While 53% believe men will continue to hold more top executive positions in business in the future,44% say it's only a matter of time before as many women are in top executive positions as men.Americans are less doubtful when it comes to politics：73% expect to see a female president in their lifetime.（1）What do we learn from previous survey findings about women seeking leadership roles？___A.They have unconquerable difficulties on their way to success.B.They are lacking in confidence when competing with men.C.Their failures may have something to do with family duties.D.Relatively few are held back in their career advancement.（2）What does the passage say about American companies in the near future？ ___A.More and more women will sit in the boardroom.B.Gender imbalance in leadership is likely to change.C.The public is undecided about whether women will make good leaders.D.People have opposing opinions as to whether they will have more women leaders.（3）What do most Americans expect to see soon on America's political stage？ ___A.A woman in the highest position of government.B.More and more women actively engaged in politics.C.A majority of women voting for a female president.D.As many women in top government positions as men.（4）What is the passage mainly about？ ___A.What do most Americans think of women leaders？B.How to balance work and life for working women？C.When can women achieve equality in the workplace？D.Why are women leaders fewer in companies or governments？20.（填空题，8分）Smokejumpers are a special type of firefighter.（1）___ They parachute （跳伞） in as the first line of defense to fight the fire.（2）___ Their main goal is to stop a fire from spreading or to slow its progress untilfull,ground-based firefighters ing basic equipment,smokejumpers clear land of burnable material,like dry grass and dead trees.They carry water with them,too,but only a limited amount.To get hired as a smokejumper,one must already have experience fighting wildfires on the ground.Green hands need to already know how to use wildfire-fighting tools,be in peak physical condition,and be able to stay calm under severe stress.Although the majority of smokejumpers are men,more women are joining now.（3）___ Smokejumpers employed in the United States,for example,must be between 54 and 91 kilograms so they don't get blown away by the strong winds or get hurt when they land.Smokejumpers must also be capable of surviving in the wilderness.In Russia,many smokejumpers know how to find food in the forest and can even make simple furniture from trees.The work is dangerous,and the hours are long.（4）___ They love being able to jump out of planes,fight fires,and live in the forest.As Alexi,a 28-year-old Russian smokejumper,says, "This is the best job for tough guys."A.The most important factors are your height and weight.B.But for these firefighters,smoke jumping isn't just an occupation.C.All of them should receive some training and must pass a fitness test.D.At a fire site,smokejumpers first examine the land and decide how to fight the fire.E.Besides firefighting tools,smokejumpers take food,water,and other supplies for three days.F.When lightning,or a careless camper,sparks a wildfire in a remote,roadlessplace,smokejumpers are sent there by helicopters.21.（问答题，15分）Directions：Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point（s） of the passage in no more than 60 e your own words as far as possible.Decision fatigueDecision fatigue occurs when people feel very tired from making too manychoices.Psychologists have found that,even though we generally like having choices,having to make too many decisions in a short amount of time may lead us to make decisions that are less than ideal.Many of us would probably guess that we'd be happier with more options（选择）.However,researchers have found that this isn't necessarily true - in some cases,we actually seem to do better when we have a more limited set of options.In one researchpaper,psychologists looked at the consequences of being given either many or few choices of jams.The researchers found that participants who had seen the display with more choices were much less likely to actually buy a jar of jam,compared to participants who saw the more limited display - suggesting that having too many choices may not be a good thing for consumers.While choosing jams may seem like a relatively small choice,it turns out that people who have to make too many decisions may make poor decisions - or even put off making a decision.Luckily,researchers have found that decision fatigue does not often happen；instead,choice overload（过量）seems to occur when the decisions we have to make are especially difficult.But if it really occurs,what can we do about it？One way to avoid decision fatigue can be to streamline （使成流线型）the choices we make and find habits and routines that work for us - instead of making new choices each day.The principle here is to limit how much of our day is spent making choices that aren't personally important to us.Other suggestions for managing decision fatigue include making key decisions earlier in the day and knowing when you might need to take a nap and revisit a problem with fresh eyes.22.（问答题，3分）这个优秀的教师成功地激发出了学生对英语的兴趣。

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第一部分听力（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。

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1. What will the speakers do next?A. Ship the goods.B. Have a meeting.C. Discuss a report.2. How much does a buffet meal cost at 7:00 pm?A. $5.B. $8.C. $10.3. What does the man think of his work?A. Boring.B. Satisfactory.C. Tough.4. Whom has the man sent an invitation to?A. Laura.B. Rosa.C. Maria.5. What is the man doing?A. Looking for a car.B. Visiting a company.C. Picking up the woman.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

上海市金山中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期末英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．—Remember the first time we met, Jack?— Of course I do. You ______ in the library.A．have read B．read C．had read D．were reading 2．My dictionary ________ . I have looked for it everywhere but still ______ it .A．has lost ; do not find B．is missing ; do not findC．has lost ; have not found D．is missing ; have not found3．Guilin is such a beautiful place ______ people all over the world are eager to visit it. A．where B．as C．that D．for4．The price of diamond rings has risen sharply, ______ the price of gold rings has gone down. A．when B．which C．while D．otherwise 5．You will find taxis waiting at the bus station ______ you can hire to reach your host family. A．which B．what C．when D．how6．She was looking for her bicycle key ______ she thought she might have put it. A．whenever B．wherever C．whichever D．whatever 7．Last month, part of Southeast Asia was struck by floods, ______ effects people are still suffering from.A．that B．those C．which D．whose 8．The thought of going back home was all ______ kept him happy while he was working abroad.A．which B．where C．how D．that9．______ the medicine works in human body is a question ______ not everyone can fully understand.A．How; that B．That; which C．What; which D．How; what 10．—I prefer shutting myself in and listening to music all day on Sunday.—That is ______ I don’t agree to. You should have a more active life.A．which B．how C．why D．what二、用单词的适当形式完成短文Directions: Read the following two passages. Fill in each blank with one proper word or theproper form of the given word to make the passage coherent. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.The Origin of New Year’s ResolutionsHappy New Year! For many in the UK, if the New Year means anything, it means 11．(turn) over new leaf. And to do this, many of us make New Year’s resolutions-a list of ways 12．we intend to improve ourselves in the year ahead. We reflect on our past mistakes and make up our minds not to do them again. 13．(give) up smoking is ever popular, as is a promise to take up more exercise or spend more time with family.But have you ever wondered when the idea of a New Year’s resolution comes from? The answer might lie in ancient Babylonia, according to History. com. The Babylonians 14．(believe) to be the first to hold recorded celebrations for the New Year. The 12 day-long celebration, 15．(name) Akitu, allowed them not only 16．(show) their loyalty to the King, but also to appeal to the gods to pay their debts and return the borrowed objects.The ancient Romans too had similar traditions. New Year’s Day was a time 17．all government officers would take an oath(发誓) that they 18．obey the laws and support the city leader. Incidentally, the month of January is named after the Roman god Janus. He is the god of beginnings, transitions and time, among other things and is described as having two faces-one looking to the past and 19．facing forward to the future.Whether you’re looking at a quick behavioral change 20．a huge personality checkup, you’re taking part in a tradition that goes back centuries. I wish you all the best sticking to your resolutions. Happy New Year!三、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.It was 21．that students did not write details of how they arrived at their answers or conclusions. I decided to help students write in more detail about what they were thinking when they solved their problems or when they wrote about their ideas.I chose a common, everyday task that all of us 22．in: choosing what to wear. When Iasked them how they decided what they wore that day, there was a(n) 23．moment of silence. It seemed a 24．silly question. A few just said “they wore what they wore.” This was a perfect beginning as it was the same kind of response they were giving as to how they were getting their math answers. I told them how I decided what I wore that day.First I checked the weather in the paper and by looking outside. I had to decide between wearing a dress or skirt since either one could make a difference in the 25．I wish to give. Most of the girls related to this one. I had to be sure what I wanted to wear was clean and ironed. They 26．no one ironed clothes any more. I had to check to see if I had shoes that went with the possible outfit. I thought about what I had worn 27．as I usually don’t wear the same clothes in the same week. I thought about the color I felt like wearing. I thought about the 28．I would be doing that day both at school and after school.Each new consideration brought out comments from the students. I could expand on each or just mention it and go on, 29．on how long I wanted the lesson to go. After this discussion, it was clear to students that their thinking process is richer than they first suspected. It was a good lesson for showing details of the thinking process of which we weren’t 30．.四、完形填空When you say that someone has a good memory, what exactly do you mean? Are you saying that the person has fast recall or that he or she 31 information quickly? Or maybe you just mean that the person remembers a lot about her or his childhood. The truth is that it is 32 to say exactly what memory is. Even scientists who have been studying memory for decades say they are still trying to 33 exactly what it is. But we do know that a particular memory is not just one thing stored somewhere in the brain. 34 , a memory is made up of bits and pieces of information stored all over the brain. Perhaps the best way to 35 memory is to say that it is a process-a process of recording, storing, and getting back information. Practice and repetition can help to 36 the pieces that make up our memory of that information.Memory can be negatively affected by a number of things. 37 nutrition can affect a person’s ability to store information. Excessive alcohol use can also 38 memory and cause permanent 39 to the brain over the long term. A vision or hearing problem may affect a person’s ability to notice certain things, thus making it 40 to register information in the brain.When people talk about memory, they often 41 both short-term memory and long-term memory. If you want to call a store or an office that you don’t call often, you look in the telephone book for the number. You dial the number, and then you forget it! You use your short-term memory to remember the number. Your short-term memory lasts about 30 seconds, or half a minute. 42 , you don’t need to look in the telephone book for your best friend’s number, because you already know it. This number is in your long-term memory, which 43 information about things you have learned and experienced through the years.Why do you forget things sometimes? The major reason for forgetting something is that you did not learn it well enough 44 . For example, if you meet some new people and right away forget their names, it is because you did not 45 the names at the first few seconds when you heard them.31．A．collects B．examines C．publishes D．absorbs 32．A．necessary B．important C．difficult D．convenient 33．A．figure out B．take out C．put out D．give out 34．A．After all B．Instead C．By contrast D．Besides 35．A．recall B．refresh C．describe D．decrease 36．A．lose B．organize C．identify D．strengthen 37．A．Poor B．Adequate C．Special D．Various 38．A．increase B．weaken C．promote D．maintain 39．A．benefit B．offence C．effect D．damage 40．A．easier B．more impressive C．harder D．more convenient 41．A．refer to B．apply for C．come across D．break down 42．A．Furthermore B．However C．Consequently D．Otherwise 43．A．leaks B．transmits C．checks D．stores 44．A．in the middle B．at the end C．in the beginning D．ahead of time 45．A．restore B．record C．replace D．respond五、阅读选择Now, let’s talk about earthquakes on our planet. Some countries have large numbers of earthquakes. Japan is one of them. Others do not have many. For example, there are few earthquakes in Britain. There is often a great noise during an earthquake. The ground vibrates(震动). Houses fall down. Trains run off the lines. Sometimes, there is a heavy loss of human lives.Earthquakes often happen near volcanoes, but this is not always true. The centers of some earthquakes are under the sea. The bottom of the sea suddenly moves. The powerful forces inside the earth break the rocks. The coast is shaken and great waves appear. These waves, also known as seismic waves(地震波), or tsunamis(海啸) can travel long distances and rush over the land when they reach it. They are strong enough to break down houses and other buildings. Very often fires follow the most serious earthquakes. In 1906, the numbers of fires were burning in the city. The water pipes were also shaken and broken, so it was not possible to put the fire out. There was no water. The Tokyo Earthquake of 1923 happened just before noon. People were cooking meals on their fires at that time. When the ground shook, the fires shook, too. Hot materials were thrown on the different parts of the houses, some of which were made of wood. Soon 134 fires were burning in the city.What kind of building stands up best in an earthquake? A building with concrete walls is perhaps the best. A steel frame will make it even stronger. The frame holds the different parts together and the walls so not easily fall. There is less chance of fire because concrete and steel do not burn. Over the years, scientists studied the results of the earthquake in different parts of the world, and they are convinced that this kind of building is the safest.46．What can we know about earthquake from the first paragraph?A．Britain has large numbers of earthquake.B．There is often a great noise during an earthquake.C．There is a heavy loss of human lives in every earthquake.D．Trains will not run off the lines during the earthquake.47．Some of the undersea earthquakes were caused by ______.A．the breakout of the volcano B．the seismic wavesC．the tsunami D．the powerful forces inside the earth 48．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．A building with concrete walls and a steel frame stands up best in an earthquake. B．There is no chance of fire in a building with concrete walls.C．Scientist studied the causes of the earthquake to get the conclusion.D．A steel frame has no help in making the house stronger.49．This text is probably a ______.A．book review B．popular science report C．newspaper ad D．fairy taleWe Want you!CONTACT INFORMATIONDESCRIPTIONEmbassy Suites Hotel San Luis is currently accepting applications for front Desk Services Agent. Full time day and part time night positions open.Availability must include weekends and holidays.This position has a combination of duties mainly related, but not limited to checking-in hotel guests.We are seeking candidates who have the ability to:⊙ Understand guest inquires and provide responses in a helpful, courteous(礼貌的) manner.⊙ Promote positive relations with all individuals who approach the Front Desk and enter the hotel.⊙ Focus on the guest needs remaining calm and courteous.⊙ Work well under pressure.⊙ Input and access data in the computer.⊙ Ensure security and confidentiality of guest and hotel information.⊙ Work cooperatively with other departments and co-workers as part of a team. REQUIREMENTSCustomer service experience preferredPlease apply online by submitting a resume, including a cover letter.OR:Apply in person, by submitting an application for employment, from the executive offices located within the hotel.50．Those interested in this job may contact Rebecca Hyre ______.A．by e-mail B．by faxC．by sending short messages D．by post51．Which of the following is needed for the job?A．College diploma or above. B．Necessary PC skills.C．Speaking at least three languages. D．Five-year working experience. 52．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A．The job candidates are expected to work during holidays.B．The candidates can only apply online by submitting an application.C．The job has a combination of duties limited to hotel guests.D．People without customer service experience cannot apply for the position.The name of the race comes from the name of an Alaska gold rush town, Iditarod. It means “distant” or “distant place.” It comes from one of the languages of native Alaskans.More than sixty sled teams begin the race in Anchorage. When the teams reach the outskirts(郊外) of town, they get a taste of Alaska’s wilderness. Fo r about two weeks, they will fight the unbearable cold, wind, snow, and ice to complete the race. The temperature on the trail is often well below zero degrees. The Iditarod trail extends for about a thousand miles. It has many rendezvous points. At these meeting places, the race teams “check in” to let the officials know how they are doing. Some teams get into trouble along the way. Officials will stop them and give them the help they need. For example, officials might stop a team’s progress to give first aid, or to collect an injured or tired dog. These dogs are well cared for and will be reunited with their owners after the race.The Iditarod trail is an important part of Alaska’s history. A part of the trail was used by some heroic dogs and humans in 1925. In Nome, Alaska, many people were catching the deadly disease Diphtheria. So the whole town was in quarantine, or isolation, in order to stop this disease. The only way to get medicine to Nome was by dogsled. About twenty "mushers, "or dogsled drivers, offered to help. They wanted to save the people of Nome from this terrible disease.Today the Iditarod race shows honors to this special heroic journey and to all of the journeys on the famous trail. As the race organizers say, the Iditarod is “the last great race on Earth.”53．Which of the following is TRUE about the Iditarod race?A．It is held every year in the downtown streets in Anchorage.B．It usually lasts about two weeks in freezing cold weather.C．It is held to honor the gold seekers who once lived in Iditarod.D．Its trail is totally different from the one used by some heroic dogs.54．In the race, it’s possible for a seriously injured dog ______.A．to finish the race unnoticed B．to meet its owner againC．to work for a new owner D．to get timely treatment55．When a town is in quarantine (in Paragraph 3), people in the town ______.A．can get whatever they want easily B．have to exchange gold for medicine C．are not allowed to go out freely D．will be remembered as heroes 56．The passage is mainly about ______.A．life in Alaska B．a dogsled race of AlaskaC．a period of Alaska’s history D．heroic dogs and people in Alaska六、六选四Directions: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable sentences to fill in the blanks and complete the passage. There are two extra sentences you do not need.On a typical hot August day in Xianyou County, Fujian Province, Zeng Demei, a retired worker in his seventies, hurries down a busy street. In his hand is a black leather bag. Zeng opens his bag, taking out two forms. 57．Each of the forms contains detailed information of a student. On his arrival two hours later a woman greets him and leads him to her office where another man is waiting. They are the two village officials. They inspect the forms handed to them by Zeng and immediately recognize the girls. 58．“It’s a pity but it doesn’t matter,” says Zeng, who wastes no time in deciding to look for the remaining child, Su Qinju.After half an hour, they stop outside a small house made of mud brick. A middle-aged man and a girl in a faded pink dress greet them. Su Qiuju is eight years old. She was forced to drop out of school after both her parents died. She is now living with her uncle who cannot afford hisown children’s education. However, the year of education Su Qiuju did complete was a successful one. 59．When they are about to leave, Zeng says, “I must find a supporter for this girl to sponsor her education.” Zeng has made it his retirement task to help children complete their schooling. Back in 1999, Zeng took part in a campaign started by the local women’s organization to help students from poor families. He was so overcome by the tough situation of many poor children that he donated all his money to help out a girl.His task had begun and since then he has spent his time persuading his friends and neighbors and others to donate money. “To me, children’s education is the most important. 60．I have to find sufficient funding before the school opens in September.”When asked how long he will keep up his vital work as the community’s guardian angel, he has a simple reply, “Not until my eyes can’t see, and my feet can’t move.”A．They were having problems with their school work.B．These are for the two girls he’s going to visit this morning.C．They live in a small village not very far, though only one of the girls is still living at home. D．She displayed a talent for handwriting, writing her three-character name neatly and beautifully.E.The thought of students dropping out of school bothers me so much that I can’t get to sleep at night.F.Of course, some people question why I would want to give up my retirement to go to so much trouble.七、汉译英Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.61．金山中学的梦想剧场可以容纳大约600人。

上海市金山区2021-2022学年高一上学期期末质量检测英语试题一、句子翻译1．这个优秀的教师成功地激发出了学生对英语的兴趣。

(stimulate)（汉译英）2．比起线上交流，线下的人际关系更有益于青少年的精神健康。

(likely) （汉译英）3．把剪刀放到伸手够不到的范围，否则对于孩子而言是个潜在的威胁。

(threat) （汉译英）4．预测极端天气事件在全球范围内仍然是一项挑战，因为它涉及到很多因素。

(involve) （汉译英）5．今年11月周冠宇终于实现了他的梦想，成为中国第一位F1车手，创造了赛道汽车赛(motor racing)的历史。

(which) （汉译英）二、完形填空At the start of every vacation, many parents spend their time wondering: What will the children do? When I was a child in the 1950s, the answer was easy．The children would play．We played feely with other children, in our own chosen ways, away from adults．When we got bored, we found ways to overcome it．We took up 6．, took risks, sometimes hurt ourselves, got into trouble, and 7．how to get out of it．During such play, we acquired knowledge and skills that couldn’t be taught to us in school．We learned how to take 8．, make our own decisions, solve our own problems, get along with peers as equals, experience fear and then find ways to manage it, experience anger and then find ways to overcome it．We also discovered our interests, 9．them, and became skilled at them—interests that for many of us later became 10．．Over the past 60 years, however, we’ve seen a huge 11 in children’s freedom and opportunity to play on their own．Over this same period, we’ve also seen a dramatic increase in the rates of 12 and anxiety disorders among young people- five to eight times what they were in the 1950s．Our children love to play in moderately 13 ways．Through such play, they acquire the physical, social and emotional capacities required for healthy development．They learn to get along with one another by playing socially, and they learn to deal with emergencies by playing in ways that involve risk．Why is such play so 14 ? It can cause injury, so why hasn’t natural selection 15 the inner desire for it? We have some clues from laboratory experiments．Researchers have found that when young rats or monkeys are deprived (剥夺) of play during critical periods in their development, the animals grow up as emotional cripples (跛者)．They are 16 disabled when placed in new, slightly frightening environments to which normally raised animals would 17 ．They repeated between incapacitating fear and inappropriate aggression when placed with 18 peers．So it is no surprise to me that play-deprived human children grow up insufficient in the social and emotional skills required to deal well with life’s inevitable stressors (应激源)．They may also grow up 19 the abilities to think creatively, take initiative, and assume responsibility．We have deprived children of free, risky play, probably for their own good．In the process we have denied them the opportunity to learn how to be 20 by playing in risky ways．Our children need more freedom, not more adult control．6．A．expeditions B．adventures C．violence D．disasters7．A．figured out B．looked over C．made for D．turned out8．A．measures B．action C．initiative D．risks9．A．created B．pursued C．captured D．demonstrated 10．A．addictions B．predictions C．expectations D．careers11A．increase B．amount C．decline D．demand12A．depression B．obesity C．digestion D．cancer13A．friendly B．funny C．risky D．learned14A．dangerous B．frustrating C．striking D．appealing15A．strengthened B．eliminated C．multiplied D．identified16A．psychologically B．physically C．medically D．biologically17A．devote B．stick C．adapt D．seek18A．identical B．modest C．miserable D．unfamiliar19A．missing B．involving C．lacking D．showing20A．obedient B．adaptable C．optimistic D．practical三、阅读理解There is a traditional view that a degree from top universities can in itself place you on the highest careerpath．If your career playing field is assessed purely by salary, then the data support this view: Oxford and Cambridge graduates have the highest median incomes of all employed graduates, five years after leaving university．In any event, it is not just university choice that affects your career outcome．Sometimes, biases exist．For example, on Wall Street, male applicants form upper-middle-class backgrounds with an interest in team sports are particularly preferred．Some employers are leveling the playing field, actively seeking graduates from other well-known universities, to increase diversity and perhaps because the courses at these universities offer their students advantages, including vocational elements．Other employers are trying out “background blind” admissions, removing from applications references to schools or universities．While there may be peer or family pressure to study at certain universities, your long-term career success depends on more than the brand name, including what you can demonstrate in terms of technical and employability skills．Research all leading universities to decide which course would suit you best, including the content, style and intensity of teaching, and examination methods．You may also consider which institution would provide the best extra-curricular (课程以外的) opportunities．Even if Oxbridge doors close for you, other doors will open: employers will be impressed by what you do with the opportunities you actually had, not what might have been．21．The word “biases” in Paragraph 2 most probably meansA．unexpected career outcomes B．emphasis on culture awarenessC．common employing practices D．tendencies to like someone better22．Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 are intended to illustrate that ________．A．one’s career outcome is affected by more factors than his university choiceB．it is better to apply to the companies that care less about educational backgroundsC．well-known institutions prefer university graduates with proper vocational trainingD．job applicants must provide potential employers with references to universities23．When deciding the most suitable course to take, you should take ________ into consideration．A．your learning style B．the brand name of the courseC．the way of examinations D．the style of the teaching content##4##．Who are supposed to be the targeted readers?A．Coaches in playing field．B．Teachers in certain universities．C．Students in senior high schools．D．Employers from famous companies．24．Where can you find the above passage?A．Ina leaflet．B．On a website．C．On a shopping list．D．In a printed copy．25．If you want to buy a gift for a creative kid, how much do you pay?A．$10.99 B．$19.97 C．$38.65 D．$11.9926．What can you infer about Mary if she buys all of the 3 items listed in the chart?A．She is ready to attend a Christmas party．B．She is in charge of the New Year’s decorations．C．She has a kid at home who probably likes Lego products．D．She is creating the atmosphere for a happy new year in winter．四、书面表达27.科技的发展在很多方面帮助人们提高了工作或学习效率，但长时间在电子屏前也给人们带来了很多问题，比如久坐不动、视力下降等。

金山中学2021-2021学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题〔含解析〕本套试卷8页，满分是150分，用时120分钟。

考前须知：1. 答卷前，所有考生必须将本人的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写上在答题卡上。

2. 答题选择题时，选出每一小题答案后，需要用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目的选项之答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。

3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或者签字笔答题，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来之答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求答题之答案无效。

第一卷选择题局部(满分是100分)第一局部听力理解 (5段一共15小题，满分是15分)每段播放两遍。

各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每一小题有5秒钟的阅读时间是。

请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项里面，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听第一段对话，答复第1〜3题。

1. What is the man doing?A. Asking about an evening school.B. Asking for information on reading habits.C. Exchanging reading experience with the woman.2. How much does the woman spend a week reading newspapers?A. About two or three hours.B. About four or five hours.C. about seven or eight hours.3. What does the woman like best?A. Newspapers.B. Textbooks.C. Novels.听第二段对话，答复第4 ~ 6题。

4. Where does the man want to live?A. In a big city.B. In the country.C. In the mountain.5. Why is it so quiet there?A. It is a developed area.B. There is a wood factory.C. There are no factories.6. Why couldn’t the woman sleep well last night?A. She was not used to the silence.B. She was too tired to go to sleep.C. She was afraid of the noise made by the birds.听第三段对话，答复第7〜9题。

2020～2021年度第一学期期末考试高一英语注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的名字、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。

第一部分听力（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，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What will the woman do this evening?A. Go to the theater.B. Go over her lessons.C. Listen to the music.2. How does the man find the problem?A. Quite difficult.B. Very interesting.C. Too easy.3. Where will Steve probably be during the holiday?A. On the sunny beach.B. In the mountains.C. At home.4. Who is good at fixing the bicycle?A. The man speaker.B. The woman speaker.C. Tony.5. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Young volunteers.B. Cleaning up after the party.C. How to work together.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。

2020~2021学年第一学期高一年级期末考试英语试卷（考试时间：上午10:30-12:00)说明：本试卷为闭卷笔答，答题时间90分钟，满分100分。

请将第I卷试題答案填在第1卷卷首的相应位置。

第1卷（共65分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分15分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

答案写在答题卡上。

例：How much is the shirn?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C.1.How long did the man spend reading the short story?A.About 30 minutes.B.About one hour.C.About two hours.2.What will the man probably do?A. Buy an apartment.B.Book a popular hotel.C.Live with the woman's parents.3. Which of the following does the woman mean?A. As busy as a bee.B.Kill two birds with one stone.C. When the cat's away, the mice will play.4.What's the possible relationship between the two speakers?A.Parents.B.Strangers.C.Friends.5.Why isn't the woman interested in spoken English?A.Because she is not good at it.B.Because she thinks it is useless.C.Because she is interested in written English.第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面3段对话或独白。

2020-2021学年上海市金山区高三（上）期末英语试卷（一模）1.（问答题，1分）A. A journalist.B. An astronaut.C. A writer.D. A worker.2.（问答题，1分）A. In a restaurant.B. On a train.C. On a plane.D. In a cigarette shop.3.（问答题，1分）A. She's dependable.B. She's time-conscious.C. She's frequently late.D. She's good at sports.4.（问答题，1分）A. She will help the man pay for the opera tickets.B. She would like to go with the man to the opera.C. There is no time left to order opera tickets.D. Going to the opera is time-consuming.5.（问答题，1分）A. Go out to eat when the museum closes.B. Check if the museum cafeteria is open.C. Meet each other later in the day.D. Leave the museum temporarily.6.（问答题，1分）A. The man will find a job if he perseveres.B. The man should keep his current job.C. The man can get a job where the woman works.D. The man should look for a job in a different field.7.（问答题，1分）A. She will get her money back from the shop.B. She will have to talk to the manager about it.C. She can exchange the T-shirt for a larger one.D. She can complain to the after-sale service department.8.（问答题，1分）A．It is a hot and smoggy day.B．There is a traffic jam on King Street.C．A vehicle is polluting the air.D．The man is reading a report online.9.（问答题，1分）A. The price for rent is beyond them.B. The neighborhood is not near enough.C. They can rent it as soon as possible.D. They don't need a new apartment.10.（问答题，1分）A. They are its regular customers.B. They like the Italian food best.C. They prefer the new chef there.D. They are disappointed at its changes.11.（问答题，4.5分）（1）A. There is not enough parking space.B. Parking on the street is not allowed.C. New drivers may not find the museums.D. It is not environmental-friendly to drive.（2）A. 8：30.B. 9：00.C. 9：30.D. 10：00.（3）A. By attending school.B. By using the Internet.C. By conducting studies.D. By arranging activities.12.（问答题，4.5分）（1）A.Coffee beans.B.Unique coffee drinks.C.Excellent service.D.A comfortable atmosphere.（2）A.Offering high quality coffee to customers.B.Introducing European brands to America.C.Giving customers a complete satisfying experience.D.Selling expensive coffee to make the brand unique.（3）A.The current worth of Starbucks.B.The development of Starbucks.C.The co-founder of Starbucks.D.The first branch of Starbucks.13.（问答题，6分）（1）A. Because he needs a luxury car to show off.B. Because his own car is not available.C. Because the meeting place is far away.D. Because he cannot drive a manual car.（2）A. 3，600 yuan.B. 4，000 yuan.C. 7，600 yuan.D. 10，000 yuan.（3）A. Refill the tank of the gas.B. Present a valid credit card.C. Mail the key to the rental company.D. Drive the car back to where he rents it.（4）A. Driving skills.B. Car rental.C. Insurance policy.D. Car brands.14.（填空题，10分）Melbourne：So lovely.So…livable.Every year,the Economist Intelligence Unit （EIU） releases a list of 140 cities and ranks them in terms of their "livability".Melbourne （1）___ （top） the list for the fifth year running. The rankings rate "relative comfort" for more than 30 factors across five categories：stability,health care,education,infrastructure （基础设施），and culture and environment.The final scores（2）___ （calculate） as a percentage ranging from 1（"intolerable"） to a perfect score of 100 （"ideal"）.Take a look at the top 10 cities,and you will find that half of （3）___ are in Australia and New Zealand,three in Canada,and two in Europe.They're all medium-size cities in prosperous countries,（4）___ relatively low population densities.It's an equation （平衡，制衡局面）that leads to low crime rates and a functional infrastructure.Does that mean non-Melbournians should all pack up and move to the world's（5）___ （livable）metropolis？Not necessarily.（6）___ the top 10 cities in the EIU's rankings may be pleasant to live in,they're not high on most people's lists of top cities to visit.After all,they are not cities（7）___ （describe）as dynamic（充满活力的）.Before Melbourne assumed the No.1 ranking,it was Vancouver（8）___ came out on top for almost a decade its incredible stability."I find Melbourne a really boring town,so more livable means really dull," said a policeman in Australia. "I live in Sydney because it's interesting,not because it's comfortable."Raised is the question whether you want to live in a livable city or a dynamic one.Big citieslike Tokyo,London and New York suffer in the rankings because of higher crime rates and overburdened infrastructure,（9）___ drags down the rating of how "comfortable" they are.Yet they're hard（10）___ （beat） - when it comes to recreational offerings,includingnightlife,culture and entertainment .15.（问答题，10分）How Big is the Ecological Footprint of Your Food？There is no doubt that eating less meat is good for our planet. However,if you are not ready to give up meat entirely, how to make a more （1）___ choice？ Or have you ever thought about where the fish in your soup comes from？ Or have you ever wondered how to reduce environmental impact of your meals？"We are what we eat!" confirms the important notion that food and human are（2）___ . Food is culture,a sense of identity and a personal preference. But globally,our food system accountsfor（3）___ a quarter of manmade greenhouse gas emissions. That's why we should rethink our food consumption and include "the good food for the planet Earth" into our next recipe!An expert from WWF Sweden（瑞典世界自然基金会） discussed the role of WWF at one meeting about future food. WWF Sweden aims to （4）___ production and consumption of food to increase sustainability. There are three interesting tools（5）___ by WWF Sweden that can help you to make the right choice on food consumption."Our Planet Plate" is a campaign with which WWF Sweden hopes to raise climate change（6）___ about food consumption. Aiming to address the goal of the Paris Agreement to limit globalwarming to 1.5 degrees, WWF provides information on how much greenhouse gases a meal should release to achieve the goal.WWF Food Calculator is a tool that gives you an idea of how much greenhouse gas emissions your breakfast,lunch or dinner leads to. This tool can（7）___ how much carbon dioxide is released from the ingredients you use to cook. If you want to reach the goal of 1.5 degrees emission reduction,you are looking at having approximately 11 kg of CO2 equivalent food per week. You do not have to be（8）___ to reach this goal,but you have to be creative with your recipes. For instance,you could choose free-range meat or opt for local fish over mass-produced meat or （9）___ fish.Initiated by SLU， a "Meat-Guide" has been taken up and expanded by WWF Sweden since 2015. The Meat-Guide bases on five （10）___ of climate, biodiversity, chemical pesticides, animal welfare and antibiotics. You can download the Meat-Guide app onto your phone and useit the next time you do your groceries.16.（填空题，15分）Ecotourism is often regarded as a form of nature-based tourism and has become an important alternative source of tourists.It is broadly defined as low （1）___ travelto endangered and often undisturbed locations.It is different from traditional tourism because it allows the traveler to become educated about the areas.And it often provides funds for conservation and （2）___ the economic development of places that are frequently poverty-stricken.Ecotourism and other forms of sustainable travel have their （3）___ with the environmental movement of the 1970s.Ecotourism itself did not become prevalent （流行的） as a travel concept until the late 1980s.During that time,increasing environmental awareness and a desireto travel to natural locations as （4）___ to built up tourist locations made ecotourism desirable. Since then,several different organizations specializing in ecotourism have developed and many different people have become experts on it.Martha D.Honey,PhD，a co-founder of the Center for Responsible Tourism,（5）___ ，is just one of many ecotourism experts.Opportunities for ecotourism exist in many different locations worldwide and its activitiescan vary （6）___ .Madagascar,for instance,is famous for its ecotourist activity as it is a biodiversity hotspot,but also has a high priority for environmental conservation and is devoted to reducingpoverty.Conservation International says that 80% of the country's animals and 90% of its plants are （7）___ to the island.Madagascar's lemurs （马达加斯加狐猴） are just one of many （8）___ that people visit the island to see.Because the island's government is （9）___ to conservation,ecotourism is allowed in small numbers because education and funds from the travel will make it easier in the future. （10）___ ，this tourist revenue also aids in reducing the country's poverty.Despite the popularity of ecotourism in the above-mentioned examples,there are several（11）___ of ecotourism as well.The first of these is that there is no one definition of the term so it isdifficult to know which trips are （12）___ considered ecotourism.Critics of ecotourism also cite that increased tourism to （13）___ areas or ecosystems without proper planning and management can actually harm the ecosystem and its species because the infrastructure needed to sustain tourism such as roads can contribute to environmental degradation （恶化）.Ecotourism is also said by critics to have a negative impact on （14）___ communities because the arrival of foreign visitors and wealth can shift political and economic conditions and sometimes make the area （15）___ tourism instead of the domestic economic practices.Regardless of these criticisms though,ecotourism and tourism,in general,are increasing in popularity all over the globe and tourism plays a large role in many worldwide economies.（1）A.impact B.frequency C.standard D.profit（2）A.undergoes B.supervises C.benefits D.ignores （3）A.agencies B.impacts C.obstacles D.origins （4）A.addicted B.opposed C.reduced D.attached （5）A.in particular B.in a sense C.as a result D.for example （6）A.widely B.accordingly C.respectively D.naturally （7）A.subject B.fatal C.peculiar D.close（8）A.residents B.species C.properties D.locations （9）A.restricted B.accustomed C.connected mitted （10）A.After all B.On occasion C.By contrast D.In addition （11）A.perspectives B.consequences C.criticisms D.methods （12）A.briefly B.truly C.luckily D.carefully （13）A.sensitive B.inaccessible C.cultivated D.vast（14）A.agricultural B.remote C.local D.divided （15）A.depend on B.differ from C.deal with D.dig into 17.（填空题，8分）One rainy afternoon,I was on a crosstown bus when a young woman jumped on.She had a child with her who must have been about 3 or 4 years old.The bus was full,bumpy,and it soon got noisy as her kid began crying because he couldn't sit next to his mother.There were a couple of open seats,but they weren't together.She was flustered and looked embarrassed.Then another woman,a little older,stood up and moved so that the mother and child could sit together.The mom smiled as a thank-you.And then three words came out of the older woman's mouth that elevated the entire energy of that bus ride： "I've been there".Simple,undramatic and honest.In that moment,it seemed to unite people.Why？Because almost all experiences are shared human experiences.We forget that,as we forge（前进）through life,focused on our own troubles and needs-which are actually less unique than wethink.How can these three words create more connection in your life？Ask yourself： "Where am I holding back？One thing I know for sure is this：Healing others helps heal yourself.I noticed this recently with my friend,Tracy,who took a new friend who had suffered a miscarriage under herwing.Tracy had three of them before having her daughter two years ago.Our intellect needs a doctor to explain the medical side of things,yes.But our souls need human connection to help us along.No one can do that better than someone who has been exactly where you are.Can the essence of these three words help you make a small difference right now？It can be as simple as volunteering your seat,sharing some helpful advice or even lightening the mood with a joke when you notice that someone's uncomfortable-because we're all in this together.（1）The underlined word "flustered" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ___ .A.angryB.anxiousC.scaredD.upset（2）What does the woman mean by saying "I've been there" in the third paragraph？ ___A.The woman was on the bus and saw what had happened to the boy.B.The woman got to her destination and was ready to get off the bus.C.The woman once had the similar experience with that mother.D.The woman took the exact seat that the boy was on just now.（3）Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage？ ___A.Everyone has his or her own unique problem that is difficult to solve.B.Doctors can help us get through when we have mental or physical problems.C.The author's friend Tracy felt better after she was comforted by her new friend.D.One can indeed make a difference to those in need of help by doing simple things.（4）The passage is intended to ___ .A.show a harmonious world by telling some touching storiesB.praise those who are willing to help others in emergenciesC.appeal to readers to give timely help to those in needD.illustrate some ways of helping others in detail18.（填空题，6分）VersonShock® U.S Patent #US8，555，526 B2. May be eligible for Medicare reimbursement. This product is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. ＄30 off applies to orders of ＄100 or more for a limited time. Cannot be combined with other offers. 9% CA sales tax applies to orders in California. Shoes must be returned within 30 days in like-new condition for full refund or exchange. Credit card authorization required. See website for complete details.following parts except___ .A. Ankle.B. Neck.C. Knee.D. Back.（2）Which of the following is TRUE of the shoes？___A. Women have more choices of shoe colour than men.B. One can enjoy ＄30 off if his order is more than ＄100.C. Consumers can return shoes within 30 days for full refund.D. Those who place orders in California don't need to pay extra sales tax.（3）Where does this passage most probably appear？___A. A science journal.B. A travel brochure.C. An advertisement column.D. An entertainment magazine.19.（填空题，8分）A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Centre showed that a mere 16% of Americans think that a four-year degree course prepares students very well for a high-paying job in the modern economy.But technology also seems to be complicating the picture.A paper published by a trio （三人小组）of Canadian economists,Paul Beaudry,David Green and Benjamin Sand,questions optimistic assumptions about demand for non-routine work and shows that since 2000 the share of employment accounted for by high-skilled jobs in America has been falling.This analysis supports the view that technology has come as a blow to employment.Skilled and unskilled workers alike are in trouble.Those with a better education are still more likely to find work,but there is now a fair chance that it will be unenjoyable.Those who never made it to college face being squeezed out of the workforce altogether.This is the argument of the techno-pessimists.There is another,less pessimistic possibility.James Bessen,an economist at Boston University,finds that since 1980 employment has been growing faster in occupations that use computers than in those that do not.Partial automation can actually increase demand by reducing costs.But even though technology may not destroy jobs in all,it does force change upon many people.In many occupations it has become essential to acquire new skills as established ones become out-of-date.Burning Glass Technologies,a Boston-based startup that analyses labor markets by obtaining data from online job advertisements,finds that the biggest demand is for new combinations of skills-what its boss,Matt Sigelman,calls "hybrid jobs".The composition of new jobs is also changing rapidly.A college degree at the start of a working career does not answer the need for the continuous acquisition of new skills,especially as career spans（持续时间）are lengthening.Vocational training is good at giving people job-specific skills,but those,too,will need to be updated over and over again during a career lasting decades.Vocational training has a role,but trainingsomeone early to do one thing all their lives is not the answer to lifelong learning.Add all of this up,and it becomes clear that times have got tougher for workers of all kinds.A college degree is still a prerequisite（必备条件）for many jobs,but employers often do not trust it enough to hire workers just on the strength of that,without experience.In many occupations workers on company payrolls face the prospect that their existing skills will become outdated,yet it is often not obvious how they can gain new ones.（1）We can learn from the paper conducted by the Canadian economists that ___ .A.employment has been shaken by technologyB.college degree is a necessity in career successC.skilled workers are no longer required in most American industriesD.techno-pessimism paves the way for future technology development（2）James Bessen believes that ___ .A.increased demand can bring about cost reductionB.progressive automation is beneficial to companiesC.technology advancement has a positive impact on most peopleputer has always been an essential factor in employment（3）Burning Glass Technologies is mentioned as an example to show that ___ .A.online job advertisements require a precise data analysisB.acquisition of new skills is essential in current job marketC.the composition of new jobs is shaped by technologyD.Matt Sigelman predicts a bright future of job market（4）Which of the following is the best title for the text？ ___A.Lifelong Learning：an Economic PriorityB.Technology Revolution：the Way to SuccessC.College Degree：a Guarantee for Career ChangeD.Vocational Training：a Blessing for Job Seekers20.（填空题，8分）How to Leave Work at WorkSome jobs have very clear lines between when you're "on" and when you're "off," while in others the lines are vague - or potentially nonexistent. （1）___As a time management coach, I've found these three steps can help. I encourage you to challenge yourself to gradually implement these changes and see how much you can leave your work at work-both physically and mentally-in 2020.Step 1： Define "After Hours"If you have a traditional 9-to-5 job, your hours are set for you. （2）___ If your employer hasa certain number of hours that you're expected to work each week,start by seeing how to fit those hours around your fixed personal commitments, like taking your kids to school or extracurricular activities. When do you need to start and stop to put in the proper work time？Step 2： Have Mental ClarityNext, make sure you have mental clarity on what needs to get done and when you will complete it. This includes having a place where you write down the many tasks that you need to do, whether that's in a notebook, a task management app, a project management system, or in your calendar. （3）___ Then once you have this list, plan out your work. This planning reduce anxiety that something will fall through the cracks or that you'll miss a deadline. The final partof increasing your mental clarity is to have an end-of-workday wrap-up.Step 3： Get Work Done at WorkIt may seem crazy to say this, but I want to encourage you to give yourself permission to do work at work. For many, they perceive "real work" as something they reserve for post-5 or 6 pm, after everyone else has left the office or after they've tucked their kids in bed for the night. （4）___ But if you want to stop feeling distracted by work after hours, you need to actually do your work during the day.As individuals,we need a mental break to do our best work,and taking time for ourselves without the distraction of work can help us become our best selves. I can't guarantee that thoughts about work will never cross your mind, but with these four steps, you can reduce how much you're distracted by work after hours.21.（问答题，10分）Directions： Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point（s） of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Will people reduce car use in 20 years？Nowadays,the ownership of cars is no longer being recognized as a symbol of one's wealthand social position. Tracking back to the past when only the rich were qualified to possess private cars,we couldn't help marveling at the historic change such a convenient invention brought to people's daily lives. Nevertheless,the increase in the number of car owners is spelling many negative effects. These rising problems also cause some people to predict that the use of cars might be reduced in two decades.Above all, the use of cars remarkably threatens our environment,if such a tendency is not brought under control in time, the Earth will no longer be a suitable place for humans to survive in the future. People have to face the consequence. It is a reality from which no one is able to escape. Every day,thousands of private cars are emitting tons of exhausted gas that seriously pollutes the air. The carbon dioxide leads to the worldwide greenhouse effect, which causes the sea level to rise and produces negative impacts on weather. In addition, more energy is being wasted because of the production of private cars. In order to build a resource-conserving and environment-friendly society, people ought to reduce the use of cars.In fact, diversified measures are being taken by the government to limit the use of cars. If such a tendency continues, the effect will be shown in the near future. For example,to reach the goalof building a safe and harmonious society, Beijing Traffic Management Bureau has restricted regional traffic in rush hours on working days. A number of private cars are prohibited on no-driving-days.Last, the advancement of public transportation systems also helps change car owners' way of travelling. Efforts are being made to construct more agreeable networks of buses, subways, trains and airplanes. In the meanwhile, advances in technology might help cut down the cost of travelling in public vehicles.22.（问答题，3分）仅仅靠旅游来拓宽我们的视野是远远不够的。

金山中学 2022 学年度第一学期高一年级英语学科期末考试卷(考试时间：120 分钟满分：150 分)I.Listening Comprehension(25%)Section A Short conversationsDirections:In section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers in your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. A television. B. A computer. elevator.2. A. In a cosmetic shop. B. In a pharmacy.3. A. Caught colds.C. Traveled overseas.4. A. He is kind.C. He is somewhat busy.5. A. Take a break.C. Keep trying.6. A. He wants to ride to school with the woman.C. A telescope.D. AnC. In a supermarket.D. At home.B. Watered Julie’s plants.D. Disapproved of her plan.B. He is impolite.D. She has no comments.B. Go to work.D. Do other problems.B. He prefers to take the bus to school.C. He has to stand on the bus if he takes it to school.D. He doesn’t think the traffic is a problem.7. A. He is going on vacation.B. He has not registered for any class yet.C. He does not plan to study.D. He has a very busy schedule.8. A. Allow the woman to go ahead of him. B. Accept the woman’s apology.C. Go to the front of the line.D. Apologize to the woman.9. A. He is willing to help her.B. He will help her after he finishes his assignment.C. He is too busy to help her.D. His car broke down and he couldn’t afford a new one.10. A. More people like dancing. B. There is going to be a party.C. More people should learn dancing.D. Big parties are great fun.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two passages and one longer conversation.After each passage or conversation,you will be asked several questions.The passages and conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read thefour possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11. A. Because he failed in the match. B. Because he liked to dream there.C. Because he had no money.D. Because he could see the hotel there.12. A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Tuesday. D. On Saturday.13. A. Because he didn’t like the warm and soft bed.B. Because he liked to sleep in the park.C. Because he wanted to have a good dream.D. Because he couldn’t pay for it.Questions14through17are based on the following passage.14. A. The relationship between business and people.B. Now business goes green.C.Shopping habits are changing.C. Green products in the supermarket.15. A. About half. B. About 20000.C. About two out of five.D. About one third.16. A. Public caring for the environment. B. Companies’ desire for big sales.C. New ways of doing business.D. Rapid growth of supermarket.17. A. The selling point for the consumers. B. The charming company name.C. A great demand for healthy food.D. The manufacturing of green products.Questions18through20are based on the following conversation.18. A. Archeology. B. Chinese culture. C. Chinese. D. Architecture.19. A. 2. B. 12. C. 24. D. 10.20. A. In January. B. In December. C. In April. D. In July.II.Grammar and Vocabulary(40%)Section A(20%)Directions:Choose the best answer to each question.21. The flowers ________ sweet in the garden and they attract the visitors to the beauty of nature.A. smellsB. smellC. smeltD. are smelt22. By the end of last year, another new gymnasium ________in Beijing.A. would be completedB. was being completedC. has been completedD. had been completed23. She is pleased with ________ you have given her and all ________ you have told.A. that; thatB. what; whichC. what; thatD. all; what24. Mr Li has three daughters, none of ________ is an engineer.A. themB. whichC. thatD. whom25. The teacher could not make himself ________ because the students were so noisy.A. hearB. heardC. to hearD. to be heard26. A modern city has been set up in ________was a wasteland ten years ago.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. where27. John is the only one of the students who ________ French．A. knowB. knowsC. knowingD. known28. Time passed quickly, and three weeks went by _______ we knew it.A. beforeB. afterC. whenD. till29. The boy was dreaming___________ he was awakened by a tremendous noiseA. untilB. whenC. asD. while30. __________there, the old house can remind us of the past now and then.A. LeavingB. Having leftC. LeftD. To be left31. Tom ________ in the library every night over the last three months.A. worksB. workedC. has been workingD. had been working32. Children who are not active, or _______ diet is high in fat will gain weight quickly.A. whatB. whoseC. whichD. that33. I’m calling to enquire about the position _________ in yesterday’s China Daily.A. advertisedB. to be advertisedC. advertisingD. having advertised34. You may use the room as you like _______ you clean it up afterwards.A. so far asB. so long asC. in caseD. even if35. Send my regards to your lovely wife when you ________ home.A. wroteB. will writeC. have writtenD. write36. One advantage of playing the guitar is ________ it can give you a great deal of pleasure.A. howB. whyC. thatD. when37. At first he hated the new job but decided to give himself a few months to see ________ it got any better.A. whenB. ifC. howD. why38. _______ at the photos, illustrations, title and headings and you can guess what the reading is about.A. To lookB. LookingC. Having lookedD. Look39. The map is one of the best tools a man has _________ he goes to a new place.A. wheneverB. whateverC. whereverD. however40. The rare fish, _______ from the cooking pot, has been returned to the sea.A. savedB. savingC. to be savedD. having savedSection B(10%)Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the properform of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that bestfits each blank.Children of One GodBina and Adil came from neighboring villages.They went to the same school between the two villages.Things went smoothly, until the Headman of Adil’s village, (41) _______ was a rich merchant, decided to renovate (翻新) the school. He wanted the school to be named (42) _______ him.The Headman of Bina’s village objected to this.“The school,”he said, “belongs as much to us as to them. We shall not allow them (43) _______ (have) control over it. ”The villagers agreed. A fight started over this small issue. It got increasingly (44) _______(bad) until the adults and even the children from Adil’s village refused to have anything to do with people from Bina’s village.The villagers prevented the children from (45) ________ (talk) to each other.Bina and Adil were terribly upset. Mr. Pillai, their history teacher, (46) ________ (call) them to his room.On entering his room,Bina burst into tears. “Why are people behaving like this? Are they mad?”“Yes,” answered Mr. Pillai. “They are! But there is a medicine to cure them. And you children can help me.” The two children were prepared to do anything they (47) ________.Next day, at the assembly, Mr. Pillai said, “You are all children of one God. You are the flowers in his garden. His garden will look ugly (48) ________ you turn your face away from each other. Next month, on Children’s Day, let us stage a play—Unity in Diversity.”Everyone wanted to participate in the play. Mr. Pillai made sure that every child had a part to play. The play was based on the Freedom Struggle (49) _______ _______ men, women and children of different religions joined hands to drive away enemies from their motherland.All the parents from both villages (50) ________ (invite) to witness the play.The play began.Many elders shed tears as scenes from the past flashed before their eyes.At the end of the play,the Headmaster of the school thanked the children and addressed the villagers. He said that the children had taught all of them a lesson.Section C10%Directions:Complete thefollowing passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need.Family Patterns in Modern BritainThere are many different family patterns in modern Britain.The family is a central institution of modern British society, at least in the _____51_____that almost everybody has had experience of living in a family at some time in their lives.One pattern that was_____52_____in the 1950s and covers about one in eight families today is where the parents and married children live____53___together but in separate houses. The family bond_____54_____strong and mothers and daughters are____55_____to meet each other most days to talk or help each other. This pattern____56_____more often in settled communities rather than in______57____ones, in the north of England rather than in the south, and in working class rather than middle-class families.Another pattern is where parents and married children live further apart (usually about an hour’s car____58_____from each other). Many of them meet only once or twice a month but keep in____59____by telephone and help each other when necessary. This pattern is growing and ____60_____about half of the population.It is found especially in middle-class families in the south-east of England.III Reading ComprehensionSection A15%Directions:For each blank in thefollowing passage there arefour words or phrases marked A,B, C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that bestfits the context.Architects have long had the feeling that the places we live in can affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. But now scientists are giving this feeling an empirical (经验的, 实证的)basis. They are discovering how to design spaces that promote creativity, keep people focused,and lead to 61 .Researches show that aspects of the ____62____ environment can influence creativity. In 2007, Joan MeyersLevy at the University of Minnesota, reported that the height of a room's ceiling ( 天 花 板 ) ____63____ how people think. Her research indicates that higher ceilings encourage people to think more ___64_____, which may lead them to make more abstract connections. Low ceilings, ____65____, may inspire a more detailed outlook.In addition to ceiling height, the view you can _____66___ in a building may influence an occupant's ability to concentrate. Nancy Wells and her colleagues at Cornell University found in their study that kids who ____67____ the greatest increase in greenness as a result of a family move made the most gains on a standard test of attention.Using nature to improve focus of attention ought to pay off _____68_____, and it seems to, according to a study led by C. Kenneth Tanner, head of the School Design & Planning Laboratory at the University of Georgia. Tanner and his team found that students in classrooms with ____69____ views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores on tests of vocabulary, language arts and maths than did students whose classrooms primarily ___70_____ roads and parking lots (停车场) .Recent study on room ____71____ design suggests that dim(昏暗的) light helps people to loosen up. If that is true generally, keeping the light low during dinner or at parties could 72 relaxation. Researchers of Harvard Medical School also discovered that furniture with rounded edges could help visitors ____73____.So far scientists have focused mainly on public buildings. "We have a very ____74____ number of studies, so we're almost looking at the problem through a straw ( 吸 管 ),"architect David Allison says."How do you take answers to very specific questions and make ____75____, generalized use of them? That's what we're all struggling with."61.A. friendship B. production C. relaxation D. achievement62.A. physical B. chemical C. historical D. psychological63.A. balances B. translates C. graduates D. affects64.A. mainly B. freely C. practically D. originally65.A. on the other hand B. in addition C. what ’s more D. as a result66.A. reflect B. glance C. enjoy D. contact67.A. experienced B. endured C. ensured D. abandoned68.A. traditionally B. environmentally C. comparatively D. academically69.A. imbalanced B. unblocked C. unrelated D. unpolluted70.A. separated B. overlooked C. connected D. reminded71.A. blowing B. sighing C. lighting D. listening72.A. decrease B. weaken C. confuse D. increase____ ____ ____ ____73.A. relax B. stress C. regret D. consider74.A. limited B. flexible C. impolite D. subtle75.A. absolute B. broad C. narrow D. healthySection BDirections Read the followingfour passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there arefour choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one thatfits best according to the information given in the passage you havejust read.(A)When a child is told he is "uncool",it can be very painful.He may say he doesn't care,and even act in ways that are opposite of cool on purpose.But ultimately,these are simply ways to handle sadness by pretending it's not there.Helping a child feel better in school had to be careful.If you say,"Why are you worried about what other children think about you?It doesn't matter!"children know that it does matter. Instead, an active way may be best. You could say, "I'm going to do a couple of things for you to help you feel better in school."If a boy is having trouble making friends,the teacher can help him.The teacher can arrange things so that he has chances to use his abilities to contribute to class projects.This is how the other children learn how to value his good qualities and to like him. A teacher can also raise a child's popularity in the group by showing that he values that child.It even helps to put him in a seat next to a very popular child, or let him be a partner with that child in activities, etc.There are things that parents can do at home,too.Be friendly when your child brings others home to play.Encourage him to invite friends to meals and then serve the dishes they consider "super".When you plan trips,picnics,movies,and other shows,invite another child with whom your child wants to be friends.What you can do is to give him a chance to join a group that may be shutting him out. Then, if he has good qualities, he can start to build real friendship of his own.76. A child who has been informed of being "uncool" may _____.A. care nothing about itB. develop a sense of angerC. do something uncool purposelyD. pretend to get hurt very much77. A teacher can help an unpopular child by _____.A. seeing the child as the teacher's favouriteB. asking the child to do something for partnersC. forcing other children to make friends with the childD. offering the child chances to show his good qualities78. How can parents help their child fit in better?A. By cooking delicious food for him.B. By being kind to his schoolmates.C. By forcing him to invite friends home.D. By taking him to have picnics in the park.79. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Children don't care about others' comments on them.B. It's only a teacher's work to make children popular.C. Parents should take their children out for picnic and shows more often.D. Inviting children's friends to family activities is good for them to make friends.(B)80. We can conclude from the passage that Teen Ink is a __________.A. magazineB. publishing houseC. research centreD. advertising company81. What can be learned from the passage?A.They must ask for your permission before having your work published.B. The copyrights will be shared by Teen Ink and Pepsi.C. They only accept your written work.D. The Pepsi Company sponsors (赞助) Teen Ink.82. Choose a suitable title for this piece of advertisement.A.JOIN TEEN INKB.SPONSOR (赞助) TEEN INKC.SEND US YOUR WORKD.KEEP IN TOUCH WITH TEEN INK(C)Ever walked to the shops only to find,once there,you’ve completely forgotten what you went for?Or struggled to remember the name of an old friend?For years we’ve accepted that a forgetful brain is as much a part of ageing as wrinkles (皱纹)and grey hair.But now a new book suggests that we’ve got it all wrong.According to The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain,by science writer Barbara Strauch, when it comes to the important things,our brains actually get better with age.In fact,she argues that some studies have found that our brain hits its peak between our 40s and 60s—much later than previously thought.Furthermore,rather than losing many brain cells as we age,we keep them,and even produce new ones well into middle age.For years it’s been assumed that brain,much like the body, declines with age.But the longest,largest study into what happens to people as they age suggests otherwise.This continuing research has followed 6,000people since 1956,testing them every seven years.It has found that on average,participants performed better on cognitive (认知的)tests in their 40s and 50s than they had done in their 20s. Specifically,older people did better on tests of vocabulary,verbal memory (how many words you can remember)and problem solving.Where they performed less well was number ability and perceptual speed—how fast you can push a button when ordered.However,with more complex tasks such as problem-solving and language,we are at our best at middle age and beyond.In short,researchers are now coming up with scientific proof that we do get wiser with age.Neuroscientists are also finding that we are happier with ageing. A recent US study found older people were much better at controlling and balancing their emotions.It is thought that when we’re younger we need to focus more on the negative aspects of life in order to learn about the possible dangers in the world, but as we get older we’ve learned our lessons and are aware that we have less time left in life: therefore, it becomes more important for us to be happy.83. Barbara Strauch probably agrees that_______.A.the young are better at handling important thingsB. People’s brains work best between their 40s and 60sC. ageing leads to the decline of the function of the brainD. wrinkles and grey hair are the only symbols of ageing84. The continuing research has found older people perform better on_______.A. body balanceB. number abilityC. perceptual speedD. vocabulary tests85. People are happier with age because_______.A.they cannot focus on negative aspectsB. they know how to share feelingsC. they learn to value the time leftD. they do not realize the possible dangers86. What is the main idea of the passage?A. People get wiser with ageB. People get more forgetful with ageC. People get happier with ageD. People get more self-aware with ageSection C(8%)Directions:Read the following passage and choose the most suitable sentences to fill in the blanks and complete the passage.There are two extra sentences you do not need.Mouth bacteria grow fast in airless conditions. Oxygen rich saliva ( 唾液) keeps their numbers down. When we sleep, for example, the saliva stream slows, and sulfur producing bacteria gains the upper hand, producing classic “morning breath” .Alcohol drinking,too much talking,breathing through the mouth during exercise,anything that dries the mouth produces bad breath. _____87_____. Some people’s breath turns sour every time they go on a job interview.______88_____.This explains why the elderly have more bad breath trouble than younger people.Babies,however,who make plenty of saliva and whose mouths contain relatively few bacteria have characteristically sweet breath.For most of us, the simple, dry mouth variety of bad breath is easily cured. Eating or drinking starts saliva and sweeps away many of the bacteria. _____89_____. Those with constant dry mouth find that it helps to keep gum, hard candy, or a bottle of water or juice around. Brushing the teeth wipes out dry mouth bad breath because it clears away many of the offending bacteria._____90_____. The liquid can mask bad breath smell with its own smell, but the effect lasts no more than an hour.Some mouthwashes claim to kill the bacteria responsible for bad breath.The trouble is,they don’t necessarily reach all offending germs.Most bacteria are well protected from mouthwash under thick layers of mucus (粘液). If the mouthwash contains alcohol—as most do—it can worsen the problem by drying out the mouth.II40I.Translation:(15%)3+3+3+3+3Directions:Translate thefollowing sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.91. 我每天复习英语要花一小时。

2020-2021学年上海中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项APeople in the Middle Ages did eat with their hands. Personal utensils (餐具) were mostly unheard of, especially forks. There were spoons to help serve, but only special guests would receive a knife from the host. Everyone else would be expected to bring their own. Of course, eating with one's hands can be quite a sticky situation, so towels were provided to help diners stay at least somewhat clean as they ate.Still, dining was often a messy affair. At special occasions in the wealthiest households, women tended to dine alone, separate from the men. Women were expected to uphold a quality of grace. Eating greasy meat by hand would certainly not help! Once the men and women had finished their meals, they would come together to socialize.Dietary scholars of the Middle Ages believed that the foods in a meal needed to be served and eaten in order of heaviness. The lightest and most easily digested foods, such as fruits and cheeses, were eaten first to help the digestive (消化) system get started. Once digestion was underway, greens and light meats, such as lettuce, cabbage and chicken, could be eaten. Last came the heavier vegetables and meats, such as carrots, beans, beef, pork, and mutton. This method was considered the most healthful way to eat.The main and largest meal of the day was supper, and it was eaten at midday. Dinner was a light meal, and many of those in nobility (贵族) -the highest levels of the Middle Ages society-skipped breakfast altogether. Breakfast was considered unnecessary for those who did not perform physical work. Snacks and any other eating during the day were viewed the same way. Commoners, or the working class, were allowed to eat breakfast and small meals throughout the day.1. What did people in the Middle Ages usually do at the dinner table?A. They cleaned hands before meals.B. They used personal utensils.C. They had to use knives at dinner.D. They ate mostly with hands.2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The order of eating foods.B. The weight of various foods.C. The principles of digesting foods.D. The list of healthy foods.3. Why did the nobility avoid eating breakfast?A. Breakfast was wasted for the nobility.B. Breakfast was viewed as unnecessary.C. Breakfast was considered as a light meal.D. Breakfast was saved for commoners.BSonoma County is adding artificial intelligence to its wildfire fighting. The county has entered into an agreement with the South Korean firm Alchera to equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software that detects wildfire activity and then issues a warning to authorities.The technology examines past and current images of terrain (地形;地势) and searches for certain changes, such as flames burning in darkness, said Chris Godley, the county’s director of emergency management. But emergency workers will first have to“teach”the system to distinguish between images that show fire smoke, and others that might show clouds, fog etc. The software will use feedback from humans to improve its algorithm(算法) and will eventually be able to detect fires on its own — or at least that’s what county officials hope.“It’s kind of like learning how to read,”Godley said. “What letters can I put together to make up a word?” The county activated the technology Wednesday and received 16 positive reports of smoke — all of which turned out to be permitted burns, he said. Once a seasonal ban on controlled burns goes into effect in April or May, the county plans to speed up the testing and feedback phase. The hope is that by November, the system will no longer need to be taught and can start providing reliable intelligence. Godley said. “It’s going to take us a while to make sure weget the bugs outand that we really can depend on it because ultimately this is a lifesaving mission.”The technology is intended to help officials investigate potential fire starts earlier so they can get personnel out to them more quickly and issue necessary warnings. Officials expect other places will adopt it if the technology is successful, particularly because it plugs into the camera network that’s already in place statewide.“We ultimately believe its potential could be realized in a year or two,” Godley said. “And it could really havea dramatic impact here in California.”4. What does the system first have to do before being put into work?A. Equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software.B. Learn to tell between images of fire smoke and other pictures.C. Use feedbacks to improve its ability to detect fire independently.D. Examine images of the terrain and search for any possible changes.5. What do local officials expect the technology to accomplish?A. Be able to make positive reports of smoke.B. Be able to control seasonal burns in the area.C. Help them spot potential fire starts as soon as possible.D. Learn how to distinguish pictures of flames from clouds.6. What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 mean?A. kill all the bugs.B. get rid of mistakesC. provide reliable informationD. speed up testing process7. What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. AI is creating a dramatic impact in California.B. AI is applied to monitor terrains in California.C. A new tool to help detect wildfire in California.D. A new way to put an end to wildfire in California.CWe all know that a healthy lifemeans getting both plenty of exercise and enough good-quality sleep, but reality often gets in the way. The new research indicates that doing enough exercise could make up for some of the unhealthy impacts of bad sleep. While the health benefits of exercise and sleep are nothing new, it's the relationship between them that is interesting in this particular study — it could even give doctors another option to suggest for patients dealing with sleep problems.“We found those who had both the poorest sleep quality and who exercised the least were most at risk of death from heart disease, stroke, and cancer,” says epidemiologist Bo-Huei Huang, from the University of Sydney in Australia.Participants were grouped into three levels of physical activity (high, medium or low) and were also given a sleep quality score from 0-5 based on the amount of shut-eye they got, how late they stayed up, insomnia, snoring and daytime sleepiness.Those with the highest risk of dying from cancer or heart disease during the study period were those with the worst quality sleep and who didn't meet the WHO recommended guidelines for exercise. That risk went down forpeople with poor quality sleep but who did meet the exercise guidelines.In the case of all forms of cancer, for example, those at the unhealthiest end of the sleep and exercise scale had a 45 percent higher risk of dying from cancer than those with good sleep scores who kept physically active. However, that risk just about disappeared for those who didn't score well on sleep but did score well on physical activity.For now it's not clear why more exercise might make up for poor sleep, as far as our health goes. It could be that the increased activity iscounteractinginflammation (炎症), or reducing irregularities in glucose metabolism, suggest the researchers.“Considering that physical activity is perhaps more modifiable than sleep, our study offers people more health incentives to be physically active.” says population health researcher Emmanuel Stamatakis, from the University of Sydney.8. This research is of particular interest in that ________.A. it’s in this study that exercise is known to be beneficial to sleep.B. this study offers people more health treatments to be physical active.C. it could enable doctors to cure patients of their sleeping condition.D. the relationship between exercise and sleep is updated in this study.9. Which of the following statements istrueaccording to the passage?A. Those who had the poorest sleep quality were most at risk of death from heart disease.B. Those scoring lowest on sleep and exercise scale were more likely to die from cancer.C. There’s no risk of cancer for those who didn't sleep well but did score well on physical activity.D. It's evident that in terms of health more exercise could make up for poor sleep.10. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 6 mean?A. interactingB. increasingC. preventingD. causing11. Where can this passage most probably be taken from?A. A research findings reportB. A medical examination reportC. A poor sleep study reportD. A physical activity study reportDSometimes people make history. George Washington became the first president of theUnited Statesand made history. Sometimes wars make history. The two World Wars are examples. Sometimes nature even becomes part of history. Shaking earthquakes are recorded in history books.Sixteen years ago, nature caused just such a history-making event. In September 2005, Hurricane Katrina came ashore inNew Orleans,Louisiana. The deadly storm floodedNew Orleans. Before Katrina, no other big American city had ever flooded in the history of the country. This natural disaster caused great harm and death.New Orleansis located below sea level. This location places it at great risk. Levees were built to protectNew Orleansfrom the ocean. (A levee is like a wall between the city and the ocean.) When Hurricane Katrina came ashore, water moved over the levees into the city. Flooding made it necessary for everyone to leave the city. Before Katrina, Creole food (a special kind of cooking only inLouisiana) filled the air with delicious smells. The sound of jazz music traveled through the streets. Now the city has to return to its former glory.Before Katrina, ernment had never made everyone leave a city. People inNew Orleanshad to find shelter quickly. Some had to stay at theSuperdomeSportsCenter. Some rode on buses to other towns. Thousands drove their cars to get away from the storm. The roads and shelters filled up fast.The lesson learned from Katrina was that cities must be better prepared for big storms and other terrible disasters caused by nature. Being prepared might have kept more people safe. Hurricane Katrina is one of the history-making events that will be remembered forever. Today, history is still being made that will shape the future.12. What does the author tell us aboutNew Orleans?A. It was built above sea level.B. It had few jazz musicians after Katrina.C. It was the firstU.S.city that had been flooded.D. It created a wholly new way to cook after Katrina.13. What can we say about the levees?A. They were almost useless for fighting Katrina.B. They helped people leaveNew Orleansquickly.C. They made NewOrleansa special American city.D. They should be built to match the size ofNew Orleans.14. What might the author advise city governments to do?A. Put up more shelters in the city.B. Build more levees around the city.C. Teach people how to avoid floods.D. Try to get ready for natural disasters.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Storms are dangerousB. Katrina makes historyC. Floods shapeLouisianaD. History must be remembered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。