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八年级Unit 7—Unit 8基础知识过关+题型演练突破高分突破一：单词突破教材词汇1.纸2.污染；污染物3.预测4.未来5.污染6.环境7.行星8.n.地球；泥土9.种植，植物10.参加，部分11.和平12.天空13.参与14.宇航员15.公寓房间16.火箭；17.空间；太空18.甚至；愈加19.人的；n.人；人类20.仆人21.危险的22.已经23.工厂24.相信25.不同意26.形状27.倒塌；跌倒28.可能的29.大概；或许；可能30.假日31.单词；32.太空站33.多次；反复地34.许多；大量；成百上千35.突然倒下；跌倒；倒塌36.寻找；寻求37.搅拌器；果汁机38.vt.剥落；削皮39.倒；倾倒40.酸奶；41.蜂蜜42.西瓜43.勺，调羹44.增加45.最后，最终46.盐47.糖48.干酪，奶酪49.爆米花50.玉米，谷物51.机器52.三明治53.黄油，奶油54.火鸡55.莴苣，生菜56.件；篇；片；块；57.传统的58.旅行者59.英格兰；英国60.庆祝；庆贺61.胡椒粉；辣椒62.烤箱；烤炉63.遮盖，盖子，64.肉汁；肉汤65.接待，服务66.温度，气候词汇变形1.v.污染→n.污染物2.v.预言，预测→n.预言，预测→n.预言家3.n.环境→adj.环境的4.n.和平→adj.和平的5.v.建立，建设→n.建筑物→n.建设者6.n.危险→adj.危险的→adv.危险地7.adj.可能的→adj.不可能的→adv.可能地8.adj. 大概的→adv.大概9.v.训练n.火车→n.训练→n.训练者10.adj.最后的→adv.最后11.n.盐→adj.含盐的，咸的12.n.糖→adj.含糖的，甜的13.n.传统→adj.传统的→adv.传统地14.v. 旅行→n.游客，旅行者15.v.庆祝→n.庆祝、16.v.准备→n.准备17.v.混合→n.混合物18.v.接待，服务，提供→n.服务→n.服役的人，服务员19.adj.主要的→adv.主要地高分突破二：短语突破1.在家通过电脑学习2.活到·…·…岁3.有更少的空余时间4.更少使用地铁5.处于危险之中6.参与；在……发挥作用7.拯救地球8.世界和平9.和……做一样的工作10.在人们家里有机器人11.免费12.建造更多的建筑物13.关于…的预测14.种更多的树15.共同度过时光16.搬到其他星球去17.污染我们环境18.太空站；宇宙空间站19.在……对面20.乘火箭到……21.在·……方面提供帮助22.多次；反复地23.感到厌倦24.醒来25.同意/不同意26.突然倒下；跌倒；倒塌27.似乎可能/不可能28.在不久的将来29.在某些方面30.飞上天空31.相信你自己32.在假期期间33.人类的仆人34.在一家工厂工作35.有许多不同的形状36.成为一名宇航员37.住在一套公寓里38.这个词的意思39.接通(电流、煤气、水等)；打开40.切断(电流、煤气、水)；关闭41.调大(音量等)；出现42.调小(音量等)；拒绝43.切碎44.把…放在…里面45.把…倒进…46.还有一件事47.做牛肉面48.洗衣服49.拿出50.把…加到…51.做水果沙拉52.打开搅拌器53.再煮十分钟54.剥香蕉55.爆米花机56.挖一个洞57.因……而感谢58.饱餐一顿59.庆祝感恩节60.用…把…装满61.充满……62.用··盖住…63.被·……覆盖64.把…切成…65.在高/低温66.吃传统的食物67.在特别的假期68.聚会69.做一顿火鸡大餐70.准备好食物71.加一些黄油72.把…和…混合73.一个接一个地74.列食材清单75.写一个食谱76.在秋天高分突破三：句型突破1.一切都将会是免费的。

2025高考英语步步高大一轮复习讲义人教版必修第一册高考题型组合练必修第一册Unit 4Natural DisastersⅠ.阅读理解A(★)As a shift in the polar vortex(极地涡旋) swept across much of the US，many people in the country were hit with a sudden snap of cold.Heavy ice and snow coupled with fallen trees caused the outages in major cities，with companies unable to tell their customers when power will be restored.Polar vortices were noticed long ago.But the first known use of the term “polar vortex” was in a magazine in 1853.Polar vortices are present year-round，but we don’t hear about them until they cause problems.They maintain freezing temperatures at the North and South Poles by moving in tight counterclockwise patterns.Polar vortices grow stronger in winter and weaken in summer.They are kept in place at the poles by another atmospheric current called the jet stream.However，when the jet streams weaken，the cold winds of the polar vortex are pushed southwards and it is during this time that people begin to pay attention!In Texas，roads froze over，causing six traffic deaths，and many schools were shut down.People are not the only Earthlings to struggle with the cold.Crops and animals are also freezing.This could have major consequences，especially if herds of cattle die.If snow blocks cattle，the animals can’t reach basic necessities like food and fresh water.On a brighter note，some Texas cities were more prepared than others，for instance，Amarillo，which is located in North Texas，so they are more accustomed to colder temperatures.Amarillo is notable because the city was redesigned to stand up to severe winter storms.Officials have spread out fire stations to increase coverage of first responders，employed modified dump trucks for clearing ice，and upgraded civic centers to provide shelter during storms.Hopefully，other Texas cities will follow the good example set by Amarillo!1．What does the underlined word “outages” refer to in paragraph 1?A．Traffic jams. B．Power struggles. C．Power cuts. D．Traffic accidents.2．What can we learn about polar vortices?A．They grow stronger in summer. B．They are affected by jet streams.C．They were first observed in 1853. D．They move in a clockwise direction.3．What is the last but one paragraph mainly about?A．The definition of the polar vortex.B．The characteristics of the polar vortex.C．The ways to deal with the polar vortex.D．The serious impact made by the polar vortex.4．Why is Amarillo striking?A．Because it is located in the north of Texas.B．Because it has been upgraded and modernized.C．Because it has been regarded as an example to other cities.D．Because it has taken effective measures to resist winter storms.BWhat is the 15-minute city？It’s the urban planning concept that everything city residents need should be a short walk or bike ride away—about 15 minutes from home to work，shopping，entertainment，restaurants，schools，parks and health care.Supporters argue that 15-minute cities are healthier for residents and the environment，creating united mini-communities，boosting local businesses，and encouraging people to get outside walk，and cycle.Many cities across Europe offer similar ideas，but Paris has become its poster child.Mayor Anne Hidalgo has sought to fight climate change by decreasing choking traffic in the streets and fuel emissions.In 2015，Paris was 17th on the list of bike-friendly cities; by 2019，it was 8th.Car ownership，meanwhile，dropped from 60 percent of households in 2001 to 35 percent in 2019.The 15-minute city figured largely in Hidalgo’s successful 2020 re-election campaign.The idea has also gained support in the U．S.It clearly won’t work everywhere：Not every city is as centralized and walkable as Paris.Some car-dominated cities like Los Angeles and Phoenix would be hard-pressed to provide everything people need within walking distance.In addition，some urban planners argue that the 15-minute city could increase the separation of neighborhoods by income.Neighborhoods equipped with all the conveniences required by the 15-minute city also tend to have high housing costs and wealthier residents.Despite some resistance，the basic principles behind the 15-minute city are influencing planning in cities around the world，including Melbourne，Barcelona，Buenos Aires，Singapore，and Shanghai.Urban designer and thinker Jay Pitter says cities where basic needs are within walking distance create more individual freedom than needing to drive everywhere.“In a city where services are always close by，” he says，“mobility is a choice：You go where you want because you want to，not because you have to.My fight is not against the car.My fight is how we could improve the quality of life.”5．Which best describes the 15-minute city?A．Modern. B．Smart. C．Entertaining. D．Convenient.6．What’s the original intention for Paris to advocate the 15-minute city?A．To address climate issues. B．To beautify the city.C．To promote the bike industry. D．To help Hidalgo get re-elected.7．What’s some urban planners’ worry about the 15-minute city?A．It slows the city’s expansion.B．It represents a setback for society.C．It may widen the gap between neighborhoods.D．It can cause the specialization of neighborhoods.8.What’s Jay Pitter’s attitude to the concept of 15-minute city?A．Doubtful. B．Favorable. C．Critical. D．Uninterested.C(★)Earthquake forecasting is one of the most ancient skills known to mankind.From ancient Greece to the present day，countless scientists have tried to develop tools to predict earthquakes.Their attempts usually focused on searching for reliable evidence of coming quakes.However，there are many reasons why predicting quakes is so hard.“We don’t understand some basic physics of earthquakes，” said Egill，a research professor at the California Institute of Technology.Scientists have also attempted to create mathematical models of movement，but precisely predicting would require great mapping and analysis of the Earth’s crust.Other challenges include a lack of data on the early warning signs，given that these warning signs are not yet entirely understood.Actually，real earthquake prediction is very similar to the diagnosis of potential human illnesses based on observing and analyzing each patient’s signs and symptoms.As it turns out，quake prediction is extremely difficult.Many sources show that earthquake forecasting was recognized science in ancient Greece.Ancient Greeks lived very close to nature and were able to detect unusual phenomena and forecast earthquakes.The first known forecast was made by Pherecydes of Syros about 2,500 years ago：he made it as he scooped water from a well and noticed that usually very clean water had suddenly become muddy.Indeed，an earthquake occurred two days later，making Pherecydes famous.Nowadays，seismic(地震的) and remote-sensing methods are considered to have the greatest potential in terms of solving the earthquake prediction problem.Currently，Terra Seismic can identify a forthcoming earthquake with a high level of confidence.Generally，Terra Seismic does not predict a quake if the earthquake’s epicenter is located beyond a depth of 40km.Fortunately，such quakes are almost always harmless，since quake’s energy reduces before reaching the Earth’s surface.“Scientists have tried every possible method to try to predict earthquakes，” Bruneau said.“Nobody has been able to crack it and make a believable prediction.”9．What do we know about earthquake forecasting?A．Scientists have been passionate about accurately predicting earthquakes.B．As long as enough data is collected，earthquakes can be avoided.C．Mathematical models of motion can simulate and predict earthquakes.D．Scientists have fully studied the structure of earthquakes.10．How did Pherecydes successfully predict that earthquake?A．By seismic and remote-sensing methods.B．By observing unusual natural phenomena.C．By living in seismic zones throughout the year.D．By looking into data on the early warning signs.11．What was Bruneau’s opinion about the current methods of earthquake prediction? A．He strongly believed the Terra Seismic can solve the difficult problem.B．He was sure that humans could accurately predict earthquakes in the future.C．He considered it harmless to humans for an earthquake deeper than 40km.D．He thought that scientists had no reliable method to predict earthquakes.12．What is the text mainly about?A．Why do humans predict earthquakes.B．How to protect oneself during an earthquake.C．What methods can be used to forecast earthquakes.D．When to achieve accurate earthquake forecasting.Ⅱ.七选五(★)Hurricane season can be wild and unpredictable. 1 Here are some ways you can beef up your home security in hurricane weather，even if you need to move out.2 That actually does nothing to ensure your safety in the powerful winds.Sticking to hurricane shelters or plywood(胶合板) is the only way to go when it comes to protecting those points of entry in hurricane conditions.Buy sheets of plywood，measure your windows and use brackets(支架) to hold the plywood in place.Sandbags are very useful.While sandbags won’t be able to help in the extreme storm，many people will be able to prevent flooding and extensive damage to their belongings by placing sandbags. 3 Any storm water that is kept out of your home is storm water that won’t be able to damage the belongings inside your home，so sandbags are well worth having at your doorways during a hurricane.It’s important to prepare the inside of your home for strong winds and rain.But you should also keep an eye on the outside of your house，too.Trim(修剪) trees，especially dead branches，to prevent anything else that could fly through a window and cause damage during a hurricane. 4 You should also take pictures of expensive items like electronics and keep notes of their serialnumbers. 5 Also，there are always bad people out right after a storm.If the worst happens and your home is broken into right after a bad storm，having pictures and detailed notes about what was in your home prior to the hurricane will make it easier for police to track down stolen items. A．You should have a camera at home.B．It can be strong enough to resist the forceful winds.C．Making sure nothing is loose in your yard is important.D．You may see people taping windows before a hurricane comes.E．They will be able to effectively keep storm water out in many cases.F．It will aid with your insurance company if anything needs to be replaced.G．These dangerous storms can bring damage to your home and belongings.必修第一册Unit 5Languages Around the WorldⅠ.阅读理解AMost of us take the task of buying a cup of coffee for granted，as it seems simple enough.However，we have no idea just how stressful tasks like this can be for people who suffer from disabilities.That’s why it’s so heart-warming to see a story like this in which a barista (咖啡师) does something small to make life a little easier for someone who is deaf.Ibby Piracha lost his hearing when he was only two years old，and he now goes to his local cafe in Leesburg，Virginia to order a cup of coffee at least three times a week.Though all the baristas who work there have his order memorized，Ibby always writes his order on his phone and shows it to the barista.One day，however，one of the baristas did something that changed everything! After Ibby ordered his coffee，he was amazed when barista Krystal Pane handed him a note in response.“I’ve been learning sign language just so you can have the same experience as everyone else，” the note read.Krystal then asked Ibby in sign language what he would like to order.Ibby was touched that she would learn sign language just to help him feel welcome.“I was just so moved that she actually wanted to learn sign language.It is really a totally different language and it was something that she wanted to do because of me.Because I was a deaf customer.I was very，very impressed，” Ibby said.Krystal had spent hours watching teaching videos so that she could learn enough sign language to give Ibby the best customer service that she could! “My job is to make sure peoplehave the experience they expect and that’s what I gave him，” Krystal says.Ibby posted a photo of Krystal’s note online，and it quickly went viral，getting hundreds of likes and comments that praised Krystal for her kind action.1．What can we learn about Ibby Piracha from paragraph 2?A．He was born deaf. B．He lives a hard life.C．He loves to order take-out food. D．He visits the cafe regularly.2．Why did Krystal learn sign language?A．To serve Ibby better. B．To attract more customers.C．To give Ibby a big surprise. D．To make herself more popular.3．Which of the following can best describe Krystal?A．Kind and considerate. B．Honest and responsible.C．Sociable and humorous. D．Ambitious and sensitive.4．What message does the author want to convey in the text?A．Two heads are better than one. B．A small act makes a difference.C．One good turn deserves another. D．Actions speak louder than words.B(★)(2024·湖北武汉调研)When I mentioned to some friends that we all have accents，most of them proudly replied，“Well，I speak perfect English/Chinese/etc.” But this kind of saying misses the point.More often than not，what we mean when we say someone “has an accent” is that their accent is different from the local one，or that pronunciations are different from our own.But this definition of accents is limiting and could give rise to prejudice.Funnily enough，in terms of the language study，every person speaks with an accent.It is the regular differences in how we produce sounds that define our accents.Even if you don’t hear it yourself，you speak with some sort of accent.In this sense，it’s pointless to point out that someone “has an accent”．We all do!Every person speaks a dialect，too.In the field of language study，a dialect is a version of a language that is characterized by its variations of structure，phrases and words.For instance，“You got eat or not？”(meaning “Have you eaten？”) is an acceptable and understood question in Singapore Oral English.The fact that this expression would cause a standard American English speaker to take pause doesn’t mean that Singapore Oral English is “wrong”or “ungrammatical”．The sentence is well-formed and clearly communicative，according to native Singapore English speakers’ solid system of grammar.Why should it be wrong just because it’s different?We need to move beyond a narrow conception of accents and dialects—for the benefit ofeveryone.Language differences like these provide insights into people’s cultural experiences and backgrounds.In a global age，the way one speaks is a distinct part of one’s identity.Most people would be happy to talk about the cultures behind their speech.We’d learn more about the world we live in and make friends along the way.5．What does the author think of his/her friends’ response in paragraph 1?A．It reflects their self confidence.B．It reflects their language levels.C．It misses the point of communication.D．It misses the real meaning of accents.6．Why does the author use the example of Singapore Oral English?A．To justify the use of dialects. B．To show the diversity of dialects.C．To correct a grammatical mistake. D．To highlight a traditional approach.7．What does the author recommend us to do in the last paragraph?A．Learn to speak with your local dialect.B．Seek for an official definition of accents.C．Appreciate the value of accents and dialects.D．Distinguish our local languages from others’．8．What can be a suitable title for the passage?A．Everyone Has an Accent B．Standard English Is at RiskC．Accents Enhance Our Identities D．Dialects Lead to MisunderstandingⅡ.完形填空One summer night in a seaside cottage，a small boy was in bed，sound asleep.Suddenly，he felt himself 1 from bed and carried in his father’s arms onto the beach.Overhead was the clear starry sky.“Watch！” As his father spoke， 2 ，one of the stars moved.It 3 across the sky like a golden fire.And before the 4 of this could fade，another star leapt from its place，then another...“What is it？” the child asked in 5 .“Shooting stars.They 6 every year on a certain night in August.”That was all：just an 7 encounter of something magic and beautiful.But，back in bed，the child stared into the dark，with mind full of the falling stars.I was the 8 seven-year-old boy whose father believed that a new experience 9 more for a small boy than an unbroken night’s sleep.That night，my father opened a door for his child，leading him into an area of splendid10 .Children are naturally curious，but they need someone to 11 them.This art of adding new dimensions to a child’s world doesn’t 12 require a great deal of time.It simply 13 doing things more often with children instead of for them or to them.Good parents know this：The most precious gift they can give a child is to spark their flame of 14 .That night is still deeply 15 in my memory.Next year，when August comes with its shooting stars，my son will be seven.1．A.hidden B．robbed C．lifted D．kicked2．A.incredibly B．accidentally C．apparently D．actually3．A.exploded B．circled C．spread D．flashed4．A.success B．wonder C．exhibition D．discovery5．A.amazement B．horror C．relief D．delight6．A.blow up B．turn up C．show off D．give out7．A.uncomfortable B．unbearable C．undetected D．unexpected8．A.curious B．fortunate C．determined D．chosen9．A.worked B．mattered C．deserved D．proved10．A.newness B．emptiness C．freedom D．innovation11．A.protect B．challenge C．guide D．believe12．A.absolutely B．basically C．possibly D．necessarily13．A.involves B．risks C．admits D．resists14．A.hope B．faith C．curiosity D．wisdom15.A.trapped B．set C．lost D．rootedⅢ.语法填空(★)The Olympics are a series of international athletic competitions held in different countries.They’re 1. important multi-sport event that takes place every four years.For the Olympics，participants from all over the world train for years and try their best 2. (win)．Pierre Coubertin，a French man,3. (found) the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894.He was once a teacher and historian.In his honor，French had the official status(地位) and 4. (prior) over other languages at the Olympics.According to the Olympic Charter，English and French are the official languages of the Olympics.Therefore，every participant needs to have their documents 5. (translate) in both languages.Besides，real-time interpretations in Arabic，German，Russian，and Spanish must be available for all sessions.The IOC has a complete guide for those 6. want to apply to these contests.French has the status of being the first official language for Olympic events and it was the language of diplomacy (外交) in the beginning.But later，more countries considered 7. (participate) in this contest.The IOC then made French and English the official languages of the Olympics.8．(actual)，more than 100 countries in the world speak English now.Besides，almost every country has made 9. a must that children learn English in schools and colleges.This 10. (influence) status has caused the IOC to make English one of the official languages.必修第一册Welcome UnitⅠ.阅读理解AThroughout all the events in my life，one in particular sticks out more than the others.As I reflect on this significant event，a smile spreads across my face.As I think of Shanda，I feel loved and grateful.It was my twelfth year of dancing，I thought it would end up like any other year：stuck in emptiness，forgotten and without the belief of any teacher or friend that I really had the potential to achieve greatness.However，I met Shanda，a young，talented choreographer(编舞者)．She influenced me to work to the best of my ability，pushed me to keep going when I wanted to give up，encouraged me and showed me the real importance of dancing.Throughout our hard work，not only did my ability to dance grow，but my friendship with Shanda grew as well.With the end of the year came our show time.As I walked to a backstage filled with other dancers，I hoped for a good performance that would prove my improvement.I waited anxiously for my turn.Finally，after what seemed like days，the loudspeaker announced my name.Butterflies filled my stomach as I took trembling steps onto the big lighted stage.But，with the determination to succeed and eagerness to live up to Shanda’s expectations for me，I began to dance.All my troubles and nerves went away as I danced my whole heart out.As I walked up to the judge to receive my first-place shining，gold trophy(奖杯)，I realized that dance is not about becoming the best.It is about loving dance for dance itself，a getaway from all my problems in the world.Shanda showed me that you could let everything go and just dance what you feel at that moment.After all the doubts that people had in me，I believed in myself and did not care what others thought.Thanks to Shanda，dance became more than a love of mine，but a passion.1．What did the author think her dancing would be for the twelfth year?A．A change for the better. B．A disappointment as before.C．A proof of her potential. D．A pride of her teachers and friends.2．How did Shanda help the author?A．By offering her financial help. B．By entering her in a competition.C．By coaching her for longer hours. D．By awakening her passion for dancing.3．How did the author feel when she stepped on the stage?A．Proud. B．Nervous. C．Scared. D．Relieved.4．What can we learn from the author’s story?A．Success lies in patience. B．Fame is a great thirst of the young.C．A good teacher matters. D．A youth is to be treated with respect.B(★)Are you a good judge of character？Can you make an accurate judgement of someone’s personality based only on your first impression of them？Interestingly，the answer lies as much in them as it does in you.One of the first people to try to identify good judges of character was US psychologist Henry F Adams in 1927.His research led him to conclude that people fell into two groups—good judges of themselves and good judges of others.Adams’s research has been widely criticized since then，but he wasn’t entirely wrong about there being two clearly different types.More on that in a moment，but first we need to define what a good judge of character is.Is it someone who can read personality or someone who can read emotion？Those are two different skills.Emotions such as anger or joy or sadness can generate easily identifiable physical signs.Most of us would probably be able to accurately identify these signs，even in a stranger.As such，most of us are probably good judges of emotion.In order to be a good judge of personality，however，there needs to be an interaction with the other person，and that person needs to be a “good target”．“Good targets” are people who reveal relevant and useful signals to their personality.So this means “the good judge” will only manifest when reading “good targets”．This is according to Rogers and Biesanz in their 2019 journal entitled “Reassessing the good judge of personality”．“We found consistent，clear and strong evidence that the good judge does exist，” Rogers and Biesanz concluded.But their key finding is that the good judge does not have magical gifts of perception—they are simply able to “detect and use the information provided by the good target”．So，are first impressions really accurate？Well，if you’re a good judge talking to a “good target”，then it seems the answer is “yes”．And now we know that good judges probably do exist，more research can be done into how they read personality，what kind of people they are—and whether their skills can be taught.5．What can we learn about Adams from paragraph 2?A．He is a good judge of character.B．He divided psychologists into two groups.C．His research result has been widely accepted.D．His research on good judges was partially right.6．What does the author think of emotion reading?A．Annoying. B．Joyful. C．Simple. D．Strange.7.Which of the following would Rogers and Biesanz agree with?A．A good target is necessary for personality judgement.B．A good target needs to get his personality reassessed.C．A good judge can provide useful signals to our personality.D．It’s possible to be a good judge just by looking at the other person.8．What does the author think future research should focus on?A．The skills of good communication. B．The features of good judges.C．The ways to read personality. D．The accuracy of first impressions.C(2023·新课标Ⅱ，C)Reading Art: Art for Book Lo v ers is a celebration of an everyday object—the book，represented here in almost three hundred artworks from museums around the world.The image of the reader appears throughout history，in art made long before books as we now know them came into being.In artists’ representations of books and reading，we see moments of shared humanity that go beyond culture and time.In this “book of books”，artworks are selected and arranged in a way that emphasizes these connections between different eras and cultures.We see scenes of children learning to read at home or at school，with the book as a focus for relations between the generations.Adults are portrayed(描绘) alone in many settings and poses—absorbed in a volume，deep in thought or lost in a moment of leisure.These scenes may have been painted hundreds of years ago，but they record moments we can all relate to.Books themselves may be used symbolically in paintings to demonstrate the intellect(才智)，wealth or faith of the subject.Before the wide use of the printing press，books were treasured objects and could be works of art in their own right.More recently，as books have become inexpensive or even throwaway，artists have used them as the raw material for artworks—transforming covers，pages or even complete volumes into paintings and sculptures.Continued developments in communication technologies were once believed to make the printed page outdated.From a 21st-century point of view，the printed book is certainly ancient，but it remains as interactive as any battery-powered e-reader.To serve its function，a book must be activated by a user: the cover opened，the pages parted，the contents reviewed，perhaps notes written down or words underlined.And in contrast to our increasingly networked lives where theinformation we consume is monitored and tracked，a printed book still offers the chance of a wholly private，“off-line” activity.9．Where is the text most probably taken from?A．An introduction to a book. B．An essay on the art of writing.C．A guidebook to a museum. D．A review of modern paintings.10．What are the selected artworks about?A．Wealth and intellect. B．Home and school.C．Books and reading. D．Work and leisure.11．What do the underlined words “relate to” in paragraph 2 mean?A．Understand. B．Paint. C．Seize. D．Transform.12．What does the author want to say by mentioning the e-reader?A．The printed book is not totally out of date.B．Technology has changed the way we read.C．Our lives in the 21st century are networked.D．People now rarely have the patience to read.Ⅱ.七选五Wonderful views from the mountains，breathtaking places waiting to explore，fresh air，as well as all the special health benefits，are the main rewards of mountain hiking. 1You need to train your lower body muscles，anytime and anywhere.Strong legs and core muscles will improve your balance and help you hike longer.Focus on your lower body strength and on your cardiovascular(心血管的) workout. 2 You really can train anywhere：use your backyard，living room，or bedroom to keep your body ready for the true conditions in the mountains.You will need a stronger back.Who’s going to carry your backpack？ 3 So we are quite sure what the true answer is.Develop back muscles with exercises like V-ups，deadlifts，diver push-ups，and exercise named “mountain climbers”：Start in a traditional plank(平板支撑) position and then bring your knee forward under your chest.You will start to feel your abs(腹肌) for sure，too.4 Even Rome wasn’t built in a day so give yourself the pleasure to enjoy discovering what your body is capable of! All the perfect benefits will improve your blood pressure and blood sugar levels，helping you strengthen your core，and even help you control your weight as an additional benefit.5 Just don’t forget to stretch after each training.Please remember that your training for mountain hiking should be combined with real hiking.And don’t miss the other clues on what to do for mountaineering training!。

内蒙古自治区鄂尔多斯市第一中学2024届高考适应性考试英语试卷考生须知：1．全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。

选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题的答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔写在“答题纸”相应位置上。

2．请用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔在“答题纸”上先填写姓名和准考证号。

3．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．As you go through this book, you ________ that each of the millions of people who lived through World War II had a different experience.A．will find B．foundC．had found D．have found2．—I spend two weeks in Beijing last year.—Then you must have visited the Great Wall during your stay, ________ you?A．mustn’t B．didn’tC．haven’t D．hadn’t3．Your red coat looks so good. It stood out clearly ______ the snow.A．across B．againstC．through D．over4．Since the middle of the last year, the bike-sharing market _____in Beijing.A．boomed B．was booming C．will boom D．has boomed5．I hope my teacher will take into _______ the fact that I was ill just before the exams when she marks my paper. A．idea B．considered C．account D．thought6．Faced with economic slowdown, some companies are planning to use robots to ______ human workers to reduce their labor costs.A．compensate B．substituteC．symbolize D．discriminate7．--- Is it convenient to you if I call you up at 9 o’clock tomorrow morning?--- I’m afraid not. I ______ a meeting then.A．will have attended B．was attendingC．will be attending D．am attending8．—Steve, the vacation is coming soon．Have you found a summer job yet？—I suppose I can work at the boy’s camp _____ I worked last summer．A．that B．where C．which D．what9．—Sorry, Mum! I failed the job interview again.—Oh, it's too bad. You________ have made full preparations.A．must B．can C．would D．should10．After class, the teacher couldn’t leave,by the students.A．surrounded B．to surroundC．was surrounded D．surrounding11．Dimash appeared on the stage of Singer 2017,his voice instantly won hearts of Chinese audience.A．As long as B．As soon as C．Now that D．Ever since12．While interacting with people in India, I was ________ to a way of life completely different from my own. A．reduced B．exposed C．committed D．transferred13．According to the bank rules released recently, you have to pay a 25% ________ on each cheque you cash. A．admission B．pensionC．allowance D．commission14．But for the metal cage to pull the miners to safety, the miners in Chile ____ in less than twenty-four hours. A．would not be rescued B．would not have been rescuedC．would be rescued D．would have been rescued15．--- Did you watch the final match of China Open yesterday?---Sure. I it so attentively that I forgot to cook supper.A．watched B．had watchedC．was watching D．was to watch16．Sales director is a position _______ communication ability is just as important as sale skills.A．which B．thatC．when D．where17．In 2012, Sun Y ang became the first Chinese man _____ an Olympic gold medal in swimming.A．winning B．to winC．having won D．being won18．Membership of this club is open to those who are its aim.A．in salute to B．in honour ofC．in line with D．in sympathy with19．Y ou have to rewrite the monthly report because you _____ many important details.A．turned off B．left outC．dropped by D．put up20．Perhaps you ________ stop playing computer games now. Your boss may be turning up in the office at any moment.A．will B．must C．should D．can第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

高考英语语法专题练习及答案高考英语语法专题练习：Ⅰ.单句语法填空(情态动词、虚拟语气)1.(2022合肥高三质量检测)The players from Guangzhou Evergrande Football Club have been doing very well recently, so they ________ win the final match.答案：should 解析：考查情态动词。

句意：广州恒大足球俱乐部的运动员最近表现一直很好，所以按道理说他们应该能赢得决赛。

根据句意可知，此处用情态动词should表示一种预期，常译为按道理说应该。

2. (2022山东潍坊高三联考)One of our rules is that no students ________ carry mobile phones while taking an exam.答案：shall 解析：考查情态动词。

句意：我们的一项规定是，学生参加考试时禁止带手机。

shall用于第二、三人称，表示说话人给对方的命令、警告、威胁、许诺等。

3. (2022福建四地六校高三联考)Could I surf the Inter for twenty more minutes, MumOh, dear, if you ________.答案：must 解析：考查情态动词。

句意：妈妈，我能再上20分钟的网吗噢，亲爱的，如果你一定要的话，那好吧。

if you must(表示虽不赞同但允许)如果你一定要，符合语境。

4.(2022湖南五市十校高三联合检测)You need to takea break from all this hard work. Remember: nothing________ make up for the loss of your health.答案：can 解析：考查情态动词。

句意：在辛苦工作之后你需要好好休息一下。

福建省平和一中、南靖一中等五校2025届高三第六次模拟考试英语试卷注意事项1．考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。

2．试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。

3．考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Having pictures to color will keep children ______for hours.A．amused B．amusingC．amuse D．to amuse2．--The weather is too cold ___ March this year.-- It was still ___ when I came here years ago.A．for; colder B．in; coldC．in; hot D．for; hotter3．It’s nearly four years since I worked in that firm. I ________ a band with other fellows.A．operated B．had been operatingC．was operating D．am operating4．It was lucky that little Jack was not at home when the fire broke out；otherwise，he his life．A．had lost B．would lose C．would have lost D．might lose5．—Did you meet Mr. Smith?—Yes. When I arrived, he ________ for New York to attend a press conference.A．was just leaving B．just leftC．just leaves D．had just left6．________ your blog, I would have written back two days ago.A．If I read B．Should I readC．Had I read D．If I could have read7．— Can I pay the bill by check?— Sorry, sir. According to the rules of our hotel, the payment ______ be made in cash.A．shall B．needC．will D．can8．Li Hua ____ his money for dollars before he went on a holiday in America.A．exchanges B．has exchangedC．will exchange D．had exchanged9．Running is often tiring and a lot of hard work, but nothing ________ the feeling you get after finishing a long workout around the track.A．breaks B．blocksC．bonds D．beats10．— We would appreciate it if you could stay for lunch.— Sorry, I . I have another appointment.A．won’t B．shan’t C．can’t D．mustn’t11．Decades ago, scientists believed that how the brain develops when you are a kid ______ determines your brain structure for the rest of your life.A．sooner or later B．more or less C．to and from D．up and down12．—Let’s go and have dinner this evening.—_____. Have you come out first in the exam?A．Thanks a lot. B．Why not?C．What for? D．Yes, I’d like to.13．To combat global warming, many people are _________ the use of alternative energy sources.A．applying to B．jumping at C．dipping into D．pushing for14．— Y ou should have come to the party last Saturday evening. It was really fantastic.— But a friend an unexpected visit to me.A．paid B．had paid C．would pay D．has paid15．The Lushan Mountain, occupying an area of 302 square kilometers, possesses rich cultural and geological __________.A．attractions B．amusements C．entertainments D．presentations16．Had it not been for his experience in the forest，we ____________ in the battle with the fierce bear. A．hadn't survived B．wouldn't have survivedC．didn't survived D．wouldn't survive17．The old bank, _____ appearance is not a pretty sight, is extremely beautiful on the inside.A．whose B．whereC．when D．which18．—What about going abroad for further study?—Great, but I never expected ______ a chance for me before.A．there to be B．there beingC．it to be D．it being19．volleyball is her main focus, she is also great at basketball.A．Since B．OnceC．Unless D．While20．—She got her first science fiction published. It turned out to be________.—When was that?—It was in 2009 ________ she was still in college.A．success; that B．a success; whenC．success; when D．a success; that第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

2023届寒假作业4 答案和解析一、阅读理解Have you ever been really hungry, but there wasn’t much to eat in your kitchen? Did you throw together a bunch of stuff you had on hand and were pleasantly surprised when it tasted good? You aren’t alone. Some of our favorite foods were created by accident. Here’s a sample menu of some familiar foods that never would have happened if someone hadn’t created them by mistake.POTATO CHIPSOne of the world’s favorite snacks is the result of a complaint. In 1853, a man was eating dinner at Moon’s Lake House in Saratoga Springs, New York. He ordered fried potatoes, a popular side dish. But when they came out of the kitchen, he didn’t think they were crispy enough. He sent them back to the kitchen, where Chef George Crum was so angry at having his cooking criticized that he sliced the potatoes really thin, put lots of salt on them, and fried them. Not only did the diner love them, but everyone else did, too. They soon became a specialty of the restaurant.TOFUTofu, or bean curd, is made by curdling (使凝结) fresh soya milk, pressing it into a solid block, and then cooling it. Tofu was accidentally invented in China 2,000 years ago, when a cook added seaweed to soya milk, which made it curdle. This is the same process that is used for making cheese. Like cheese, tofu is a great example of how really messing up a recipe can create something unexpectedly good.CHEESE PUFFSDid you ever wonder who thought up cheese puffs? The company that invented them wasn’t even trying to make food for people. It was trying to make animal feed. In the 1930s, the Flakall Company of Wisconsin made animal food from small, flaked pieces of grain. One day, an employee, Edward Wilson, watched workers pouring cornmeal (谷粉) into the flaking machine, wetting it to keep it from clogging (堵塞). Because the machine was very hot, the wet cornmeal came out of it in puffy ribbons that hardened when they hit the air. Wilson took some of the ribbons home, added oil and flavoring to them, and voila! Cheese puffs! 1．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A．Seaweed is also used for making cheese.B．Chef George Crum didn’t like to criticize others’ cooking.C．Hot wet cornmeal hardened when they hit the air.D．Bean curd dates back 2000 years in China .2．What do the three foods have in common?A．They are the results of complaints.B．They were not created on purpose.C．They weren’t originally made for people.D．They are all popular throughout the world.3．What’s the purpose of the text?A．To compare the features of some foods.B．To inform readers of some foods.C．To recommend some foods .D．To introduce the origins of some foods.【答案】1．A2．B3．D【导语】这是一篇应用文。

【英语】高三英语阅读理解答题技巧及练习题(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Customers who come into the Waffle House recognize server Evoni Williams, a soft-spoken 18-year-old from Texas City. It all started with a Facebook post. On the morning of March 3, Laura Wolf was eating breakfast at the Waffle House in La Marque when she overheard an older man, who reminded her of her late father, tell Williams he had trouble with his hands. The man, later identified as regular customer Adrien Charpentier, had an oxygen tank nearby and needed help cutting up his food. “Without hesitation,” Wolf wrote, Williams “took his plate and began cutting up his ham.”Impressed, Wolf posted the moment on her Facebook page to share the warmth and kindness with all. The following day, Williams's Facebook notification（关注）began to light up. Her friends saw Wolf's post and tracked her in it.Williams had no idea that someone took a photo that morning. The diner was so busy that a line extended outside the door. She said helping Charpentier was reflexive. She has been working at Waffle House since last June to save for college, and this, she figured, was just the right thing to do. “I would want someone to help my grandmother or grandfather,” Williams said.The post began to make its rounds in La Marque and eventually landed in front of the city's mayor, Bobby Hocking. He decided to declare March 8 as Williams's day, and also received an email from Texas Southern University President Austin ne, asking if the school could present Williams with a scholarship.Williams still works at Waffle House five days a week and plans to do so until she starts classes in the fall at Houston-based Texas Southern. Wolf said Williams does not have a car to get to classes, but some people have offered to start a GoFundMe page for her, proving that a moment of a kindness can change a life.（1）Why did Wolf post the photo on Facebook?A. The photo reminded her of her late father.B. It could satisfy her inner needs.C. She was touched by the sight.D. The customer had trouble with his hands.（2）What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Without a second thought.B. After careful consideration.C. Winning a reward.D. Better serving customers.（3）What can we infer about Evoni Williams?A. She seldom saw Charpentier come to the House for breakfast.B. It was GoFundMe page that led to her good luck.C. She is no longer working in service business.D. She has probably received a scholarship for her college education.（4）What is the author's purpose of writing the article?A. To help Williams receive higher education.B. To introduce a random act of kindness.C. To show that young generation can always help.D. To emphasize the influence of the social media.【答案】（1）C（2）A（3）D（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，Williams在饼店无意中帮助了一位老人，这件事被上传到脸书上，这让大家非常感动，并对她的善意大加赞扬。

杭州市2024届九年级英语第一学期期末学业水平测试试题请考生注意：1．请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用0．5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。

写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。

2．答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的《注意事项》，按规定答题。

Ⅰ. 单项选择1、Unfortunately I was sitting at the table with smokers on side of me.A．eitherB．both C．other D．all2、— Sam, have you heard of Ehang 184?— Sure, it to help us escape from the city’s terrible traffic jams.A．invented B．is inventing C．is invented3、---Could you please tell me ________?---Yes, she came to teach here just last week.A．that she is a new teacher B．when did she come hereC．whether she is a new teacher D．what’s wrong with her4、---What else should we pay attention to _______ our life?---The change of our moods, I think.A．improve B．improved C．to improve D．improving5、—What will happen if we __________ the party tomorrow?—Half the class won’t come.A．have B．had C．are having D．will have6、Before taking medicine, follow the ____ on the package carefully.A．influence B．instrument C．instructions D．interview7、She asked the teacher ______.A．how old were the twins B．if she could help the students in needC．what the matter was with the new student D．that she got full marks in the exam8、I didn't realize he was a famous scientist you told me.A．until B．because C．since9、Among these children，Jim has________life and he lives______.A．The most happy；most happily B．the happiest；most happilyC．the happiest；happiest D．the happier; more happily10、一Jim looks sleepy in class. What's wrong with him?一He stayed up late last night. He a composition from 7 o'clock to midnight.A．wrote B．writesC．has written D．was writingⅡ. 完形填空11、请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并将其填到答题卷的相应位置。

【导语】新概念英语作为⼀套世界闻名的英语教程，以其全新的教学理念，有趣的课⽂内容和全⾯的技能训练，深受⼴⼤英语学习者的欢迎和喜爱。

为了⽅便同学们的学习，⽆忧考为⼤家整理了⾯的新概念第四册课⽂翻译及学习笔记，希望为⼤家的新概念英语学习提供帮助!Lesson43 【课⽂】 First listen and then answer the following question. 听录⾳，然后回答以下问题。

What does the 'uniquely rational way' for us to communicate with other intelligent beings in space depend on? We must conclude from the work of those who have studied the origin of life, that given a planet only approximately like our own, life is almost certain to start. Of all the planets in our solar system, we ware now pretty certain the Earth is the only one on which life can survive. Mars is too dry and poor in oxygen, Venus far too hot, and so is Mercury, and the outer planets have temperatures near absolute zero and hydrogen-dominated atmospheres. But other suns, start as the astronomers call them, are bound to have planets like our own, and as is the number of stars in the universe is so vast, this possibility becomes virtual certainty. There are one hundred thousand million starts in our own Milky Way alone, and then there are three thousand million other Milky Ways, or galaxies, in the universe. So the number of the stars that we know exist is now estimated at about 300 million million million. Although perhaps only 1 per cent of the life that has started somewhere will develop into highly complex and intelligent patterns, so vast is the number of planets, that intelligent life is bound to be a natural part of the universe. If then we are so certain that other intelligent life exists in the universe, why have we had no visitors from outer space yet? First of all, they may have come to this planet of ours thousands or millions of years ago, and found our then prevailing primitive state completely uninteresting to their own advanced knowledge. Professor Ronald Bracewell, a leading American radio astronomer, argued in Nature that such a superior civilization, on a visit to our own solar system, may have left an automatic messenger behind to await the possible awakening of an advanced civilization. Such a messenger, receiving our radio and television signals, might well re-transmit them back to its home-planet, although what impression any other civilization would thus get from us is best left unsaid. But here we come up against the most difficult of all obstacles to contact with people on other planets -- the astronomical distances which separate us. As a reasonable guess, they might, on an average, be 100 light years away. (A light year is the distance which light travels at 186,000 miles per second in one year, namely 6 million million miles.) Radio waves also travel at the speed of light, and assuming such an automatic messenger picked up our first broadcasts of the 1920's, the message to its home planet is barely halfway there. Similarly, our own present primitive chemical rockets, though good enough to orbit men, have no chance of transporting us to the nearest other star, four light years away, let alone distances of tens or hundreds of light years. Fortunately, there is a 'uniquely rational way' for us to communicate with other intelligent beings, as Walter Sullivan has put it in his excellent book, We Are not Alone. This depends on the precise radio frequency of the 21-cm wavelength, or 1420 megacycles per second. It is the natural frequency of emission of the hydrogen atoms in space and was discovered by us in 1951; it must be known to any kind of radio astronomer in the universe. Once the existence of this wave-length had been discovered, it was not long before its use as the uniquely recognizable broadcasting frequency for interstellar communication was suggested. Without something of this kind, searching for intelligences on other planets would be like trying to meet a friend in London without a pre-arranged rendezvous and absurdly wandering the streets in the hope of a chance encounter. ANTHONY MICHAELIS Are There Strangers in Space? from The Weekend Telegraph 【New words and expressions ⽣词和短语】 Mercury n. ⽔星 hydrogen n. 氢⽓ prevailing adj. 普遍的 radio astronomer 射电天⽅学家 uniquely adv. 地 rational adj. 合理的 radio frequency ⽆线电频率 cm n. 厘⽶ megacycle n. 兆周 emission n. 散发 intersteller adj.星际的 rendezvous n. 约会地点　【课⽂注释】 1.that given a planet only approximately like our own, life is almost certain to start 这是⼀个宾语从句，作动词conclude的宾语，其中given a planet…our own,过去分词短语作条件状语，given与if的意思相近，这个过去分词短语可译成“如果⼀个⾏星与我们所在的⾏星⼤致相同的话”。

1.必修三MODULE 1 Europe欧洲a landmark in Paris巴黎的标志性建筑an art gallery in Florence佛罗伦萨的美术馆a church in Barcelona巴塞罗那的教堂a building in Athens雅典的一座建筑The Eiffel Tower埃菲尔铁塔The Parthenon帕台农神庙The Uffizi Palace乌菲齐美术馆The Sagrada Familia圣家大教堂Great European Cities欧洲大城市PARIS巴黎Paris is the capital and largest city of France, situated on the River Seine. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is visited by more than eight million tourists every year.巴黎是法国的首都，也是法国最大的城市，坐落在塞纳河畔。

巴黎是世界上最漂亮的城市之一，每年有超过八百万的游客来这里旅游。

The most popular place for tourists is the Eiffel Tower, the famous symbol of Paris. One of the world's largest art galleries, the Louvre, is also located in Paris.最受游客欢迎的旅游景点是埃菲尔铁塔，它是巴黎著名的象征。

世界上最大的美术馆之一——卢浮宫，也在巴黎。

The city is also famous for its restaurants, cafes and theatres. About two-thirds of France's artists and writers live in Paris.这个城市也以餐馆、咖啡馆和剧院而闻名。

2020年重庆市求精中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWashingtonD.C.SightseeingWith the information below, you’re not missing anything in D.C.! Click Here to find the perfect hotel for your stay as well.TheOldTownTrolley TourIt offers something for the whole family. Not only will it give them something fun to do, but it will give them a history lesson. This tour will last about three hours and it’s proper for people of all ages.African American History TourBe sure to take this tour because African Americans have had an important role in the making of our country. Take this historical four-hour tour, where you will visit some important sites includingMuseumofAfrican American Historyand Culture.Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C.This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the capital in a new way. The walking tour lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes, which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.D.C. Twilight TourCheck out the D.C. Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites! What makes this two-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!1. Which tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?A. TheOldTownTrolley TourB. African American History TourC. Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C. D. D.C. Twilight Tour2. Which tour lasts longest?A. TheOldTownTrolley TourB. African American History TourC. Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C. D. D.C. Twilight Tour3. Where will you read this text most likely?A. In a guidebook.B. In a magazine.C. In a newspaper.D. On the Internet.BA world in which extinct creatures could be brought back to life came a step closer yesterday. Australian scientists have managed to extract a gene from a preserved sample of a Tasmanian tiger and make it active. Thebreakthroughhas left them dreaming that one day they will be able to recreate the animal, which died out more than 70 years ago. And if it can be done with the Tasmanian tiger, it may also be possible to resurrect (复活) creatures that have been extinct for far longer.“There used to be a time when extinction meant forever, but no more, ” said Professor Mike Archer. “We are now able to seriously challenge whether those animals that have gone for ever. What has been achieved is a very important step in bringing back those animals that are extinct. And while I think that technically it is still pretty difficult at the moment, we can now see the possibilities. I’m personally convinced that the Tasmanian tiger will be brought back to life in my lifetime.”The breakthrough came after nine years of experiments by scientists at the University of Melbourne, who extracted a gene from one of several tigers preserved in alcohol in a Melbourne museum. They removed the equivalent gene from a mouse embryo implanted the tiger gene and then watched as the mouse continued to grow normally, suggesting the tiger gene had been activated.Team leader Dr. Andrew Pask said it was the first time DNA from an extinct species had been used to “induce (引起) a functional response in another living organism”.However, the animal’s entire gene structure would have to be revived in the same way to even begin the possibility of bringing the Tasmanian tiger back from the dead.Mick Mooney, a wildlife officer ofthe Tasmanian Government, was worried that such developments could encourage people’s indifference to the protection of endangered species.“If people think that we can bring animals back to life after they’ve gone, they will start saying that there is nothing to worry about because we can fix it up later.”4. What does the underlined word “breakthrough” in the l paragraph refer to?A. Scientists have recreated new animals.B. Scientists have resurrected endangered animal.C. It has turned out that some creatures would not go extinct.D. A tiger gene has been extracted successfully and activated.5. Scientists are carrying out the experiments in order to ________.A. bring extinct animals back to lifeB. transplant the genes of tigers into other animalsC. find out what factors lead to the animals’ extinctionD. find a new way to extract animals’ DNA6. Mike Archer thinks that ________.A. scientists now have no technological difficulty reconnecting extinct animalsB. it’ll be a century or so before a Tasmanian tiger walks on the earth againC. humans have come closer in reconnecting extinct animalsD. reconnecting extinct animals is impossible7. We can learn from Mick Mooncy’s words that_________.A. he thought it unnecessary to worry about endangered animalsB. his opinion is in contrast with that of the Tasmanian GovernmentC. he thought people should be encouraged to protect endangered animalsD. he is concerned that bringing extinct animals back to life may have a negative effectCTwo years ago, I decided to study at theUniversityofSt. Edwardsin the city ofAustin,Texas. When I was on my research to find the perfect place to study in, I considered many aspects: a safe place, a city where there were companies devoted to marketing or technology, a place where speaking Spanish and English was an advantage and a school where I could learn about digital strategies (数字策略). After comparing and evaluating many cities and universities. I finally decided onAustin.Since I arrived inAustin,Texas. I had been living inside the university where I had a private room and shared common areas with more students. University life was not very different from the life inMexicoand classes weresemblableand the way of socializing too. However, in theUnited States, the classes were more practical and teachers encouraged you to be self-responsible and complete your tasks.The classes that I was taking were related to social media, digital marketing and advertising. I was very excited to be able to study technology-related courses.What I liked most about the experience was being able to live with students from many places, which allowed me to learn from other cultures and to share mine with other students. Also, international student services usually organized events and tours that helped me to get to know the city and the school.I certainly think that studying abroad is a beneficial experience. It makes us capable of understanding cultural differences and accepting diversity. Personally, I would suggest that you first determine what your goals are bygoing abroad, research the opportunities and lifestyle, evaluate your universities,and finally decide on the one where you feel more comfortable, connecting with your values and way of seeing life.8. Which of the following can best describe the author according to paragraph 1？A. Casual.B. Cautious.C. Changeable.D. Adventurous.9.What does the underlined word “semblable” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Worthwhile.B. Practical.C. Same.D. Similar.10. What made the author most pleased?A. Speaking Spanish and English inAustin,Texas.B. Working as a designer in a technology company.C. Having a chance to learn about different cultures.D. Organizing many events and tours independently.11. What are the students who intend to study abroad advised to do?A. Be careful to choose the university to study in.B. Set no limits on theiracademic performances.C. Study where they're familiar with everything.D. Adjust personal lifestyles for the university.DDengue is a very painful illness spread by mosquitoes. In severe cases, dengue can even be deadly. Dengue is a serious disease affecting people in around 120 countries. It can cause high fevers, headaches, and severe pain. It’s caused by a virus spread by bites from mosquitoes. Therefore, dengue is more common in warm areas. Every year, roughly 390 million people get dengue, and as many as 25,000 die from it.Now scientists seem to have found a way to protect humans from dengue by first protecting mosquitoes. Dengue fever is caused by a virus. Though it may seem strange to think of it this way, the mosquitoes that spread the dengue virus are also infected with it. But the virus doesn’t seem to hurt the mosquitoes.Wolbachia is a kind of bacteria commonly found in many insects. In some insects, Wolbachia can keep some viruses fromduplicatingthemselves, which is how viruses grow inside a body. Wolbachia isn’t naturally found in mosquitoes. But by infecting these mosquitoes with Wolbachia, scientists can keep the mosquitoes from catching the dengue virus. Even better, the young mosquitoes coming from the eggs of the infected mosquitoes also carry Wolbachia.Researchers working with the World Mosquito Program (WMP) ran a 27-month study in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. They split a 10-square-mile area up into 24 smaller areas. In half of the areas, the scientists did nothing. In the other half, they set out containers of eggs from mosquitoes that had Wolbachia. They did this every two weeks for just 4 to 6 months.Ten months later, 80% of the mosquitoes in the treated areas carried Wolbachia. The researchers report the number of dengue cases in the treated areas was reduced by 77% and that the number of people needing hospital care for dengue dropped by 86%.Because the results of the experiment were so good, the WHO has placed Wolbachia-infected mosquito eggs in all parts of Yogyakarta and surrounding areas. The WHO says that within a year, their efforts will protect 2.5 million people against dengue and that their efforts will be turned into a program that can be repeated worldwide.12. What kind of disease is dengue?A. It is likely to cause death.B. It causes no pain but fevers.C. It happens less often in hot areas.D. It hurts both people and mosquitoes.13. The underlined word “duplicating” in paragraph 3 most probably means “________”.A. worsening the harm ofB. expanding the size ofC. increasing forces ofD. making copies of14. What can be inferred about the method from the figures listed in paragraph 5?A. Its wide use.B. Its effectiveness.C. Its complexity.D.Its easy operation.15. What’s the WHO’s attitude towards the method?A. Ambiguous.B. Positive.C. Tolerant.D. Skeptical.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。

U n i t O n e W a s h i n g t o n. Good morning, everyone. I want to welcome you to Washington . Tour USA is going to take around nation’s capital this morning. I’m Martha Anderson and I will be your guide. The tour will take 2 hours, so we will be back about noon.We are starting at the Capitol Building, where the senators and representatives vote on laws for the country. And there across the street is the Supreme Court, the highest court in the United States. Next to the Court is the Library of Congress. Just imagine, the Library of Congress has a copy of every book printed in the United States.Here is the Washington Monument. It is such a beautiful tall monument, reaching up into the sky. That is one of the most popular sights in Washington. And there is the White House, where the president and his family live. If you have time, you should take a tour of the White House and see the rooms where the American president lives.Now we’re coming to the Lincoln Memorial. This is one of the most loved places in America, because Abraham Lincoln was such a great man. Now the bus is going across the Potomac River to Arlington National Cemetery, where so many American heroes are buried.If you have any questions about Washington, please ask me. I hope you have enjoyed seeing Washington . with Tour USA..Unit Two New York CityGood morning, good morning I want to welcome you to New York City, the Big Apple, this exciting city of Skyscrapers. I’m Jack Marino, and I‘ll be your guide today for Tour USA. After our tour, you will take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty, which stands out in New York Harbor. As you see, Central Park is a very large park, right in the middle of all the tall buildings. Look at all the people walking in the park, bicycling, jogging, and picnicking on the grass. And there is the lake with many small boats.Now we are going down Fifth Avenue. New Yorkers love to walk along Fifth Avenue and look in the store windows. There are clothing stores with beautiful dresses and suits, and jewelry stores with diamonds and gold.Here we are on Broadway, where you can see plays and musicals. There are many famous theaters right here. When you visit New York you must go and see a play or a musical.Now we are going by the Empire State Building. From the 102nd floor you can see all up and down the island of Manhattan. It is a wonderful way to see the city.Here is Wall Street, the money center of the United States. These streets are the heart of American business. The people going along the street look very small with such tall buildings on both sides.And there’s the ferry that will take you to the Statue of Liberty. I hope you enjoyed seeing New York City with Tour USA.Unit Three BostonHello, everyone I want to welcome you to Boston, called Bean town for the wonderful Boston baked beans. Tour USA is going to show you the old and the new city. I'm Barbara Smith, and I'll be your guide today. The tour takes one hour.We are starting at the State Capitol, with its beautiful gold-covered dome shining in the sun. You are facing the Boston Common, which has many historical statues, and the Public Gardens. Notice the families enjoying the ride around the pond in the swan boats. We are on Beacon Hill, one of the oldest sections of Boston.Now we are going down to Boston Harbor, going through the North End. This house belonged to Paul Revere at the time of the American Revolution. In those days, the ocean was closed to this house, although now the ocean is about six blocks away. The North End has been home to many Italian families for over 100 years, and there are many wonderful Italian stores and restaurants here.If you look put the window on the right side of the bus, you can see a tall granite column on top of the hill. That is the Bunker Hill Monument, and it marks the place where there was a famous battle between the British and the Americans during the American Revolution.And now we are going to go to the Back Bay. Two hundred years ago this land was all under water, but now it is covered with tall modern buildings. We are going to end our tour here at Copley Place, one of the newest shoppingmalls in the city. Here you can find the very best of everything including a number of restaurants where you can eat lunch. I hope you have enjoyed seeing Boston with tour USA.Unit Four ChicagoGood morning to you all Welcome to Chicago, the Windy City I’m Martin Chen, and I’m your guide today for Tour USA.We are driving along Lake Shore Drive, on the shore of Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is one of the Great Lakes, and as you can see, it looks like an ocean. . There are even sand dunes If you want to, you can take a trip on one of our tour boats to see the city from out on the water. As you watch the trees bending back and forth, I think you can see why Chicago is called the Windy city But we hope the weather will be good for your visit.Now we’re in the business district of this great city. This is the Chicago Board of Trade. Chicago is one of the most important American cities for products made in the USA. In the nineteenth century it was the central meat market for the whole country.This city is also known for its fine museums. We are passing the Art Institute of Chicago. You should try to visit this museum while you are here and see the paintings collected from all over the world. There are more than fifteen excellent museums here.Right now we are passing the Chicago Lyric opera House, where you can hear opera sung by famous singers from the United States and all over theworld. There are opera performances Friday and Saturday evenings.And now we are going by Wrigley Field, one of the oldest baseball parks in the country. The Chicago Cubs play here when they are in town. I’m afraid they are playing on the West Coast this week.Please ask me if you like any more information. I hope you have enjoyed seeing Chicago with Tour USA.Unit Five New OrleansHi, everybody I want to welcome you to New Orleans. Tour USA is going to show you the city which was once called the Paris of America. My name is Louise Faraday and I’ll be your guid e today. I hope you are hungry because we will stop for lunch at one of New Orleans’ famous restaurants. But you will be back at your hotel by three o’clock.First we are going to drive along the River Road. You see the beautiful plantations, wonderful old homes that have been kept as they were more than 100 years ago. These were plantations that raised sugar cane. If you have time or you are in New Orleans, you can take a trip along the river on one of the many tour boats.Of course, the heart of New Orleans is the French Quarter. Notice the iron balconies and the courtyards of the lovely homes we are passing. They look French or Spanish because they city was first French, and then became Spanish, and then became French again Then around 1800 New Orleans became part of the United States. The city has kept its European feeling. You shouldsee New Orleans in the spring during the Mardi Gras Festival That is the most exciting time to be here.We are now passing some of the famous jazz clubs. New Orleans is the home of jazz, and people come from everywhere to hear the great musicians play.But now its lunch time and here we are at Antoine’s, one of the most famous restaurants in America. Of course it’s French I hope you have enjoyed seeing New Orleans with Tour USA.Unit Six DallasGood morning to you all. I want to welcome you to Dallas. Tour USA is going to show you this exciting Texas City. I’m Chuck Carter and I'll be your guide today. The tour will take about two hours, so you will have plenty of time to go to the rodeo tonight. You will find the rodeo a real Western experience, with lots of cowboys and horses and fancy riding.We are now going through the business center of Dallas, with its many new tall buildings. The main offices of all the large oil companies are found here. But dress design and manufacturing is also very important in the business life of Dallas, as you can see from this huge building, the Apparel Mart.We are now driving out to let you see an oil field at work. That tall iron structure is called a derrick, and the workers are getting the oil from deep in the ground. There are oil fields throughout the Southwest, so you can see this kind of sight in many other places.Now we are coming to Old City Park. As you can see, many small old buildings have been moved here to show how people lived in Dallas more than 100 years ago. Notice those houses; they are made of logs. That was the easiest way for people to make a house when they cane to Texas.If you are a sports fan, you should try to go to a game of football with the Dallas Cowboys.They are a famous team and you will have a great afternoon. Here we are passing some of the fine Southwestern restaurants for which Dallas is well-known. Be sure to eat some of the Mexican-style food while you are here; it's called Tex-Mex food in Texas. The chili and tacos and hot peppers are very popular.Here we are back at your hotel. I hope you have enjoyed seeing Dallas with Tour USA.Unit Seven Grand Canyon National ParkWell, hi everybody Welcome to Grand Canyon National Park Tour USA is going to show you this incredible natural wonder. We are sure you have never seen anything like this canyon which is a mile deep and eighteen miles wide.I am Maria Campos and I will be your guide today.We are driving along the edge of the canyon. If you look down into the canyon you can see an airplane flying way below us. We are so far above the plane that it looks very tiny. At the bottom of the canyon is the Colorado River, one of America’s longest rivers. From t he edge where we are we cannotsee the river. You may want to take a trip on the river while you are here in the park.We are going to make a short stop at one of the Native American museums so that you can learn about the history and culture of the people who are live in this area. They have been people here for about 11,000 years. There are now more than five different groups of Native Americans who live in this part of the country.Although we are not going down into the canyon today, it is possible to make the 25 mile trip down and out on the other side. You can walk through or you can ride a mule. But you must be ready for great changes in the weather. On the rim of the canyon, where we are now, it can become very cold, as we are 7,000 feet above sea level. But as you go down into the canyon, it becomes warmer and warmer, and the temperature can go over 100 degrees. It is a very interesting trip because you pass through all the different levels of the earth. The river cut its way through the stone and left the layers of stone for us to look at.Look over there. That is Mooney Falls; the water drops about 200 feet. This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the park. We are going to stop here and let you take time to photograph the canyon and the falls.You can get more information from the park rangers. And I will be happy to answer any questions. I hope you have enjoyed seeing the Grand Canyon with tour USA.Unit Eight Las VegasHi, folks. Welcome to Las Vegas, the most exciting place you’ll ever visit Tour USA is going to show you the high spots and the low spots of this terrific town. I’m Freddy Dawson and I’m going to be your guide today. We’ll be back in plenty of time for you to have a great night out.We’re going to start our tour by drivin g down the Strip. Here are the most famous hotels and casinos. Because gambling is legal in Nevada, the casinos can offer all kinds of gambling, such as slot machines and roulette wheels. As you can see from this signs on both sides of the street, there are plenty of places to choose from for people who want to gamble.The hotels here offer wonderful entertainment. The most famous entertainers in the USA come here to put on shows. You can take your pick from comedy, popular music, or jazz. They will all be great. And of course the hotels are famous for wonderful food, too.Many visitors come here to go to a convention. They find the Las Vegas Convention Center, which you can see on your left, to be one of the best in the world. It is the largest center on one floor in the United States.Take time while you are here to play a little golf. As you can see, we are now driving past one of the city’s finest golf courses, with palm trees everywhere, and a lovely lake in the center of the course. Las Vegas has 17 golf courses, and many of them are championship courses where important golf tournaments are held.Here we are back at your hotel. I am sure you are going to have a great time here. I hope you have enjoyed seeing Las Vegas with Tour USA.Unit Nine Los AngelesGood morning everybody. I want to welcome you to Los Angeles in sunny California. Tour USA is going to show you this wonderful city today. My name is Henry Goto and I'm going to be your guide this afternoon. The tour will take about two and a half hours. We will end our tour in Hollywood, where you will be able to visit a movie set and see how movies are made.We are going to start by visiting some of the areas of Los Angeles where different nationalities first lived. Here is Olvera Street, one of the oldest streets in Los Angeles. As you see, it looks like a Mexican marketplace. You can get Mexican food and many things made in Mexico on this interesting street.And here we are in Chinatown. There are fine Chinese shops and restaurants all through this part of town. You can see that many of the signs are in Chinese.This part of town is called Little Tokyo. And that square is called the Japanese Village Plaza. Japanese holidays are celebrated there all year long.We are going past the huge produce market where grocers come from all over Los Angeles to buy their groceries. And look at the beautiful flowers This is where you can buy fresh-cut flowers and plants.Now we are going on one of the Los Angeles freeways on our way to Hollywood. Of course, this is one of the most famous places in America because American movies are popular all over the world. We have arranged a special tour of a movie studio for you. After your tour is over, you will be taken back to your hotel.Here we are. I hope you have enjoyed seeing Los Angeles with Tour USA. Unit Ten San FranciscoHello everyone. I want to welcome you to San Francisco. Tour USA is going to show you this beautiful city on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. My name is Carla Williams and I'm your guide for today. We are going to take you through some of San Francisco's very special neighborhoods.We will start here on Nob Hill. This is one of the fanciest sections of town. Notice the cable cars which take passengers up and down the steep hills of San Francisco. Tourists always love to take a ride on a cable car. Many of the old houses are still here as you can see on your right.Here along Pacific Heights are many of the great mansions of the town. There are also consulates of many countries up here on the Heights, with a beautiful view of the ocean.Now we are going through Chinatown. This is a 24-block area that is called the Chinese capital of the western world. There are many shops, restaurants, food markets, and temples here.Now we are in Japan town, an area well-known to the more than 12,000 peopleof Japanese heritage who live in San Francisco. Every April a wonderful Cherry Blossom Festival is held here.As we are driving, you can see glimpses of the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge, which crosses the mouth of San Francisco Bay.Now we are going to take you to Fisherman's Wharf, where you will be able to have seafood in one of the many famous ocean restaurants. The sourdough French bread, and the wonderful crab dishes are particularly enjoyed by tourists. We will have a tour bus pick you up after you have your meal. But you will have plenty of time to visit all the fascinating little shops in this area.I hope you have enjoyed seeing San Francisco with Tour USA.Unit 11 PhiladelphiaGood morning, everyone. I want to welcome you to Philadelphia, this exciting city of the well-known history. I’m Sean, and I’ll be your guide today for Tour USA. The tour will take five minutes, so we will be back soon. Before our tour, we are going to know some of the information about this city. There is a map of the US, and we can find there is Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in the US and the biggest city in Pennsylvania. So there are many skyscrapers in Philadelphia. Near Philadelphia, we can find some places we have already learned, such as New Jersey and New York City.On July 4th1776, representatives signed a declaration which is called UnitedStates Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. This declaration marked a significant achievement in American Revolution. This declaration is one of the most important founding documents of the United States. So Philadelphia is called the birth place of the United States.The American flag was first designed and raised in Philadelphia. There is a little bit different between this one and nowadays American flag. There are only 13 stars in this flag, these stars represent the 13 states. From 1790 to 1800, Philadelphia was the capital of the United States. At that time, Philadelphia played a role in American politics.Speaking of Philadelphia, you may remind some famous people, such as George Washington and Franklin, they both used to work at Philadelphia for a long time.We are starting at the Independence Hall. It is in the center of this city. When you visit Philadelphia, you must go and visit the Independence Hall, because the Declaration of Independence was signed here. The Independence Hall is also printed in US 100 dollars, so we should realize that it is one of the most important places in America.Here we can see the Liberty Bell, this is one of the most famous bells in America. People think it’s the symbol of Philadelphia and it’s also the symbol of the American’s liberty spirit. The bell rang when Franklin went to England to complain about too much tax. The bell rang when Washington died. The bell rang when Martin Luther King gave his speech I have a dream.Now this bell becomes the best teaching material of patriotism. Finally, let’s enjoy some of the pictures of Philadelphia.Here is Philadelphia International Airport, and there’s plane that will take you back to your English class. Thanks for your join, bye。

练习54语法填空＋阅读理解＋应用文写作Ⅰ.语法填空China's name doesn't 1.________ (official) exist. Here in Xi'an, the capital of China's Shaanxi Province and one of the country's oldest cities, the craft of noodle­pulling is so twisted together with the blowing sound 2.________ the noise ended up inspiring this dish's curious name: biangbiang noodles. The onomatopoeic (拟声的) “biang” character 3.________ (imitate) the sound of flour mixed with water hitting a counter. It is also 4.________ (complex) to write than any character in the Chinese language.In the past centuries, Shaanxi's biangbiang noodles were no more than 5.________ ordinary local dish. Compared to other noodle 6.________ (variety) from northwest China, biangbiang noodles were less known outside of Xi'an, 7.________ they were a comforting and beloved food among locals, for whom the story behind them and written characters were common knowledge. In recent years, biangbiang noodles and their associated customs have become more widely known across China, 8.________ (drive) in part by social media's interest in the made­up “biang” character. Now, the dish is passed 9.________ the mouths and hearts of diners all over the world—a breakthrough that many people haven't expected 10.________ (be) delightful.Ⅱ.阅读理解The ExhibitionThis exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland's best loved painter, Sir Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of his work to be held in over forty years.Lecture SeriesScottish National Portrait (肖像画) Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public.They are held in the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free.Monday­Saturday 10.00－17.45Sunday 12.00－17.45Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re­admission.Closed: 24－26 December and 1 January.Admission￡4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.Schools and CollegesA special low entrance charge of ￡2 per person is available to all in full­time education, up to and including those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.1．What is the right time for attending Raeburn's English Contemporaries?A.Sun. 26 Oct. B．Thurs. 30 Oct.C.Thurs. 6 Nov. D．Thurs. 13 Nov.2．How much would a couple with two children under 12 pay for admission?A.￡4. B．￡8.C.￡12. D．￡16.3．How can full­time students get group discounts?A.They should go on Sunday mornings.B.They should come from art schools.C.They must be led by teachers.D.They must have ID cards with them.B18­year­old from Texas City. It all started with a Facebook post. On the morning of March 3, Laura Wolf was eating breakfast at the Waffle House in La Marque when she overheard an older man, who reminded her of her late father, tell Williams he had trouble with his hands. The man, later identified as regular customer Adrien Charpentier, had an oxygen tank nearby and needed help cutting up his food. “Without hesitation，” Wolf wrote, Williams “took his plate and began cutting up his ham.”Impressed, Wolf posted the moment on her Facebook page to share the warmth and kindness with all. The following day, Williams's Facebook notification(关注)began to light up. Her friends saw Wolf's post and tracked her in it.Williams had no idea that someone took a photo that morning. The diner was so busy that a line extended outside the door. She said helping Charpentier was reflexive. She has been working at Waffle House since last June to save for college, and this, she figured, was just the right thing to do. “I would want someone to help my grandmother or grandfather，” Williams said.The post began to make its rounds in La Marque and eventually landed in front of the city's mayor, Bobby Hocking. He decided to declare March 8 as Williams's day, and also received an email from Texas Southern University President Austin A．Lane, asking if the school could present Williams with a scholarship.Williams still works at Waffle House five days a week and plans to do so until she starts classes in the fall at Houston­based Texas Southern. Wolf said Williams does not have a car to get to classes, but some people have offered to start a GoFundMe page for her, proving that a moment of a kindness can change a life.4．Why did Wolf post the photo on Facebook?A．The photo reminded her of her late father.B．It could satisfy her inner needs.C．She was touched by the sight.D．The customer had trouble with his hands.5．What does the underlined word in paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Without a second thought.B．After careful consideration.C．Winning a reward.D．Better serving customers.6．What can we infer about Evoni Williams?A．She seldom saw Charpentier come to the House for breakfast.B．It was GoFundMe page that led to her good luck.C．She is no longer working in service business.D．She has probably received a scholarship for her college education.7．What is the author's purpose of writing the article?A．To help Williams receive higher education.B．To introduce a random act of kindness.C．To show that young generation can always help.D．To emphasize the influence of the social media.Ⅲ.应用文写作[2022·武汉部分示范高中联考]假定你是某国际学校的学生李华，你校正在组织学生作为交流生到英国学习两个月，你非常想得到这次交流学习的机会。

2020届广州市花都区秀全外国语学校高三英语期末考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATop Four MarathonsPortland MarathonThe marathon welcomes 8 000 people every fall. It’s a great event for first-timers because everyone is cheered on with enthusiasm no matter how long it takes to cross the finish line. The time limit for the full marathon is now at a pace of minutes per mile, or 6 hours and 33 minutes, but in the past it had an open time limit. They promise you’ll still receive your medal if you fall behind the pace, but you have to finish using the sidewalks.TCS New York City MarathonAs the world’s biggest marathon, the TCS New York City Marathon attracts over 50,000 people to the Big Apple each November. The time limit is generous eight and a half hours, but participants must move to the sidewalk if they drop below 15-minute mile.The famous course snakes through five boroughs (行政区) of the city and crosses five bridges to end in Central Park.Honolulo MarathonThe marathon attracts over 30,000 participants each December. The race starts on Ala Moana Boulevard in downtown Honolulu and snakes its way along the breathtaking Hawaiian coastline to the finish line in Kapiolani Park. The start time is at 5: 00 am with finish line services officially open until 2: 00 pm. However, the organizers allow everyone to finish and have waiters on hand until 4: 00 pm.Boston MarathonThe marathon is held in May every year. For this event running isn’t allowed as the city streets aren’t closed off. Participants must instead make their way along sidewalks under the guidance of event organizers and city police. The event attracts over 8,000 people who can choose anything from three-mile walk to the full 26.2-mile Boston Marathon route.1.Where is a new marathon runner most likely to receive enthusiastic cheers?A.In Portland.B.In New York.C.In Honolulu.D.In Boston.2.What can we know about TCS New York City Marathon?A.It is extremely popular.B.It has an open time limit.C.It starts and ends in a park.D.It forbids using the sidewalk.3.Which marathon is held the earliest in a year?A.Portland Marathon.B.TCS New York City Marathon.C.Boston Marathon.D.Honolulu Marathon.BA year ago I received a full scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco. All of my hard work paid off. My mom had spent a lot on my attending a private high school, so I made sure to push myself: I volunteered, took part in various clubs, and graduated with honors. I was so excited to start a new part of my life.Soon enough, the big day came, but it wasn't like what I had thought. The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life. Every night I would cry myself to sleep. I was missing my family, my home and everything in my hometown so much and I didn’t know how to deal with my broken heart.To distract myself, I threw myself into my studies. I also found a ton of jobs. In any free time, I started forcing myself to go to the gym. I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldn’t think about how lonely I felt. Soon after, I began to control my eating, considering it another solution to my homesickness. But soon there was something wrong with me.Finally, I went to see a doctor. When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take time away from school, I started to fear. How could I stop? School was what I was best at. “I’m not so bad,” I thought in my head. But the result was that I was taken to hospital again a month later and my mother camewoefully. I had to take a semester off from school, and go to the treatment center near my home.If there are girls who are suffering similarly, I hope you know that there is hope and that you should have a positive attitude towards life. Though you may feel alone, there are so many people who can understand your struggle. That’s why I want to share my story.4. Why did the author push herself during high school?A. She wanted to attend the University of San Francisco.B. It cost too much to study in a private school.C. Her parents controlled much of her life.D. Her family put her under pressure,5. What can we know about the author in the first two weeks?A. She couldn't fall asleep because of pressure.B. She couldn't pay attention to her study.C. She couldn't deal with her homesickness.D. She couldn't catch up with others.6. What does the underlined word “woefully” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Sadly.B. Surprisingly.C. Curiously.D. Happily.7. What is the author's purpose in writing this text?A. To look back on her past life.B. To increase her own confidence.C. To express appreciation to her mother.D. To encourage other girls like her to be positive.CThere have been many fine films over the past several years aboutcharacters struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. But few of them have gone as deeply and frighteningly into the corners of adeterioratingmind as The Father,a powerful new drama built around a spellbinding performance from Anthony Hopkins.At this point in his long career,Hopkinswould seem to have exhausted his ability to surprise us, but his work here is nothing short of astonishing. His character, also named Anthony, is 80 years old and has dementia. At the beginning of the movie, his daughter, Anne — played by Olivia Colman — stops by hisLondonapartment to check on him. Her father's condition has taken a turn for the worse, and his temper has become severe enough to send his latest live in nurse packing. Anthony is stubborn and defiant and insists that he can manage on his own. But that's clearly not the case, given his habit of misplacing his things and his inability to remember names and faces, Anne's included.As The Father goes on, the more it becomes clear that it's his own mind that's playing tricks on him. What makes the movie so unsettling is the way it wires us directly into his subjective experience, so that the foundations of the story seem to shift at random from scene to scene. A man suddenly appears in the apartment, claiming to be Anne's husband, which is odd, since just a few moments earlier, Anne seemed to be single. Anne goes out shopping for groceries, but when she returns, she's played not by Olivia Colman but by another actress, Olivia Williams. Even the apartment itself begins to shift. You notice puzzling differences-wasn't there a lamp on that hallway table just a moment ago?The story in The Father may be complicated but it's also heartbreakingly simple: man grows old and loses his memory, and his daughter, after lifetime of love and devotion, must begin the long painful process of saying goodbye.Hopkinsshows us Anthony's struggle to keep his sense about him. It's a striking performance-and animpossible one to forget.8. What does the underlined word “deteriorating” mean in the first paragraph?A. Worsening.B. Narrowing.C. Recovering.D. Improving.9. What do we learn about the character Anthony in the movie?A. He can take care of himselfB. He drives away the nurses.C. He is easy-going and forgetful.D. He lives with his daughter all the time.10. The shift of scenes in the movie is designed to .A. build the dramatic tension in the family.B. show off the well-designed story line.C. frighten the movie-goers with mysterious plot.D. involve the viewers into thedisordered memories.11. What does the author think ofHopkins?A. He has run out of his talent.B. He is not suitable for the roleC. He masterly plays the old man.D. He presents an odd performance.DTwo years ago, I decided to study at theUniversityofSt. Edwardsin the city ofAustin,Texas. When I was on my research to find the perfect place to study in, I considered many aspects: a safe place, a city where there were companies devoted to marketing or technology, a place where speaking Spanish and English was an advantage and a school where I could learn about digital strategies (数字策略). After comparing and evaluating many cities and universities. I finally decided onAustin.Since I arrived inAustin,Texas. I had been living inside the university where I had a private room and shared common areas with more students. University life was not very different from the life inMexicoand classes weresemblableand the way of socializing too. However, in theUnited States, the classes were more practical and teachers encouraged you to be self-responsible and complete your tasks.The classes that I was taking were related to social media, digital marketing and advertising. I was very excited to be able to study technology-related courses.What I liked most about the experience was being able to live with students from many places, which allowedme to learn from other cultures and to share mine with other students. Also, international student services usually organized events and tours that helped me to get to know the city and the school.I certainly think that studying abroad is a beneficial experience. It makes us capable of understanding cultural differences and accepting diversity. Personally, I would suggest that you first determine what your goals are by going abroad, research the opportunities and lifestyle, evaluate your universities,and finally decide on the one where you feel more comfortable, connecting with your values and way of seeing life.12. Which of the following can best describe the author according to paragraph 1？A. Casual.B. Cautious.C. Changeable.D. Adventurous.13.What does the underlined word “semblable” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Worthwhile.B. Practical.C. Same.D. Similar.14. What made the author most pleased?A. Speaking Spanish and English inAustin,Texas.B. Working as a designer in a technology company.C. Having a chance to learn about different cultures.D. Organizing many events and tours independently.15. What are the students who intend to study abroad advised to do?A. Be careful to choose the university to study in.B. Set no limits on theiracademic performances.C. Study where they're familiar with everything.D. Adjust personal lifestyles for the university.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。

2024-2025学年第一学期九年级英语学科单元评估试题二、阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2.5分，计50分)阅读文章，然后从每小题A、B、C、D中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。

AA recent TV series To the Wonder has become China's breakout TV hit of the year.It has also won praise（赞扬）at a film festival abroad.To the Wonder is based on the award-winning novel of Li Juan, My Altay,and is directed by Teng Congcong.It is very poetic and filled with beautiful wisdom（智慧）.The TV drama follows the journey of Li Wenxiu.She once wished to leave Altay,an area in Northern Xinjiang.After failing to realize her dream in the capital of Xinjiang,Li has to move back to her hometown and tries to find a new direction for herself.At first,Li finds it hard to understand her neighbours' traditional way of thinking.Under the influence（影响）of her mother Zhang Fengxia,Li starts to see the place and its people in a new ter, she comes to understand their lifestyle and respect（尊重）for nature.Fans describe watching the drama as an experience in the wonderland."It's like taking in fresh air or lying under the sun,"said one fan."It is a unique drama,very different from the usual Chinese series.A must.-watch if you want to discover the beauty of the grassland and life there”,another fan said."People enjoy the wonderful view of Altay.But the key to the success of the series lies in its ability to connect with the viewers on a human level, "said Teng Congcong."In the dramaeveryone communicates sincerely（真诚地）.Even if I disagree with you, I sincerely respect you.In fact, this is a very important part of human nature-the love for truth, goodness and beauty”.26.To the Wonder is the name of_______.A.a foreign dramaB.a famous filmC.a TV seriesD.a beautiful poem27.Why does Li Wenxiu come back to Altay?A.To look after her motherB.To find herself a new direction.C.To help the local people.D.To enjoy its beautiful view.28.The underlined word "unique”has the closest meaning to______.A.seriousmonC.specialD.strange29.What is the key to the success of To the Wonder according to Director Teng?A.Its sincere respect for natureB.The beautiful wisdom of the writer.C.The lifestyle of the local people.D.Its sincere connection with viewers30.What does the director want to show us in To the Wonder?A.Everyone communicates sincerelyB.Life needs believing in miraclesC.A love for truth, goodness, and beautyD.Sincerely respect others.BDonglan Bronze Drum Museum is China's first private bronze drum museum.It is In Donglan, Guangxi province and its owner is Chen Yaoling.Chen was a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and treated local farmers himself. One day in 1974, he treated a woman.The woman's family offered him the gift of a cow to show thanks, but Chen refused,saying it was too expensive. Finally, the family gave him an old bronze drum. That was to be the first piece in Chen's bronze drum collection. Since then, he has collected over 100 bronze drums.Now,Chen has the largest personal collection of bronze drums belonging to the Zhuang people. The history of bronze drums in Guangxi dates back 2,000 years. At present, there are a little more than 2,000 bronze drums of the Zhuang people in museums around the world, but Donglan has the largest collection.The bronze drum has been handed down from generation(代)to generation, but few people know its history. Chen has tried to let more people know the stories of each bronze drum he collected. Ten years ago, he borrowed about 5 million yuan to build a museum to popularize the Zhuang people's cultural treasure.The museum now shows over 100 bronze drums in different halls according to what people used them for in the past.Unlike other museums, visitors to Chen's museum can touch the drums and even beat some of them. “Let people have a zero-distance contact(零距离的接触)with the bronze drums. It will arouse their interest and encourage more people to protect the drums,”Chen said.31.What's the second paragraph about?A. How Chen treated the woman.B. How Chen got his first old bronze drum.C. How Chen collected over 100 bronze drums.D.How Chen became a Chinese medicine doctor.32.What can we know about bronze drums from the passage?A. The oldest bronze drum is in Chen's museum.B. All bronze drums of the Zhuang people are in Donglan.C.Donglan people know the history of bronze drums well.D.Chen personally has the most bronze drums of the Zhuang people.33. Chen put the bronze drums in different halls according to their_______.A. sizesB. usesC. pricesD. colors34. It's impossible for visitors to see the sign“____”in the museum.35.What's the best title for the passage?A. The history of bronze drumsB. Bronze drum activities in DonglanC. A man and his bronze drum museumD.Zero-distance contact with bronze drumsCNauru is not only the smallest country in Oceania but also the third smallest country in the world, after the smallest one Vatican City and another Monaco. Nauru is about 21 square kilometers in land area.The Republic of Nauru belongs to the Micronesian islands and lies about 42 km south of the Equator. The capital of it is Yaren, where there are some government buildings, but in fact the country does not have a capital.About 12,000 people live on Nauru Island. The tiny country has the second smallest population in the world, after Vatican City. About three out of four islanders live in the southern part of Nauru. The official language of Nauru is Nauruan, English is also widely spoken here.About one third of all Nauruans between the ages of 15 and 24 years are unemployed(失业的). Many young people have left the island, as there are few opportunities to find work and get further education.Nauru once was rich in phosphate rock(磷矿). The natural phosphate is found right under the rock surface, however, it was exploited(开采)already in the 1990s so there are hardly any phosphate left. The soil is now very poor and 90% of the land area cannot be used for farming.Nauru was occupied(占领)by many nations in the 19th and 20th century. First the Germans, then the UK, Australia and New Zealand ruled the island and during the second World War the Japanese lay claim(宣誓主权) to the island. Later, Nauru was set under trusteeship(托管)with the United Nations. Only in 1968 the country became independent.（）36.Which country is the second smallest in the world?A.Nauru.B.Vatican City.C.Monaco.D.Japan.（）37.Which of the following is TRUE about Nauru?①In fact, it has no real capital. ②It is just 21 square kilometers in ocean area.③Its official language is English. ④Its population is larger than that of Vatican City.A.①②B.③④C.①④D.②④（）38.Why have lots of young people left Nauru?A. Because they want to go out into other places to find phosphate.B. Because they don't want to fish for a living in the small country.C. Because the soil is poor, and most of the land area isn't fit for farming.D. Because there are few chances to find jobs and receive higher education there.（）39. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A. Nauru was once occupied by the Japanese.B. Nauru has a long history and rich culture.C. Nauru has a long history of foreign rule.D.Nauru was once placed under the UN trusteeship.40.where can you probably find the passage?A. In a science newspaper.C.In a travel guidebook.B.In a storybook.D.In a geography magazine.DAt Alexandria Country Day School in Virginia, a group of sixth-graders had a special project. They used 3D printers to create mini 3D-printed model villages which were designed(设计)for homeless people.The students got the idea from a company called Icon, which makes homes with 3D printers. They want to make cheap housing for everyone.Icon's homes are made of concrete-like(混凝土类)materials,which are very cheap. And building these homes just takes a few days.Allison McDonald is the science teacher and the director of the sixth-grade project, She said"Through the project, the students not only learned about invention and teamwork, but they also learned to understand the real needs of homeless people.While creating their mini 3D buildings the students explored(探索) how such technology allows the freedom of design and how to better use the technology in daily life. They said getting the details(细节) correct before printing was hard Putting a lot of thought into their communities, they made houses, stores, and schools. Besides, they also made churches, health centers, community gardens, theaters and even bus stops to make the people who will live there get a sense of belonging(归属感).Amber Fogarty is the president of Mobile Loaves & Fishes. It is an organization(组织)in Austin, Texas and provides homes for people in need for free. After learning about the students’ project, Amber said, "Both the project and the students are excellent! Imagine the possibilities. How can you use your brains and hearts to solve problems? I don't know what the future holds with 3D printing. But the possibilities are very exciting. It is a journey of discovery."( )41.For whom were the mini 3D-printed model villages designed?A.School students.B. School teachers.C.People without homes.D.Schools in Virginia.( )42.According to the passage, the 3D-printed homesA. can be built anywhere and anytimeB. are very strong and easy to be builtB. are built in a short time and at low cost D.are beautiful and good for the environment( )43. How did the students make people in the villages have a sense of belonging?A.By making many places that are common in daily life.B.By studying how to use 3D printing technology in daily life.C.By getting everything that people need ready before printing.D.By thinking the connection between 3D printing technology and design( )44. Which of the following about the students and their project is NOT true?A. The students got the idea from Icon.B. The students learned a lot from the project.C.The project won high praise from Amber Fogarty.D. The project helped the students get a chance to study at Icon.( )45.What's the purpose of the passage?A.To ask us to care about people in need.B. To talk about the future of 3D printing.C. To encourage students to learn 3D printing.D.To introduce a 3D-printing project of sixth-graders.三、短文还原(共 5 空, 每小题 2 分, 计10 分)阅读短文: 从短文下面方框中的六个句子中选择五个还原到短文中，使短文通顺完整、衔接自然。