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2016—2017学年上学期高二12月月考试卷英语第Ⅰ卷（共二部分满分85 分）第二部分：阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AIt took some time for spring to arrive but now it’s here that UK’s gardens are enjoying it. Many flowers that would usually be over by now are still at their best. Here are some of the best gardens right now.Kew Gardens, LondonThe rock garden is one of the places to head for at Kew right now. It will be at its peak in the days ahead. The garden has waterfalls and streams over the land, and many plants and flower buds are all at their best. Equally those who can not be missed are the flowering cherry (樱桃) trees.Open daily 9:30 am-6:30 pm, adults £16, children free.Wentworth Castle Gardens, near BarnsleyA yellow carpet surrounds Wentworth Castle at the moment, as the daffodils (水仙花) are still in full bloom. Another wonderful spot is the Victorian flower garden, created from an old bowling (保龄球) green in the 19th century.Open daily 10:00 am- 5:00 pm, adults £5.50, children £2.95, family £12.50.Harlow Carr, HarrogateThe earlier bad weather means many daffodil varieties were extremely late, but at Harlow Car plenty of the plants can be found at the moment. The garden also has one of the longest streamside plantings in the country.Open daily 9:30 am-6:00 pm, adults £8.50, children £4.25, family £20.70.Bon Stewart, NewtownardsThere are great smells as well as great sights at Bon Stewart. Lady Londonderry, whocreated the garden in the 1920s and 1930s, love plants with a sweet smell. So go up to rhododendron (杜鹃花) hill. It’s one of the best places here right now.Open daily 10:00 am-6:00 pm, adults £6.63, children £3.31, family £16.00.21．To enjoy pleasant-smelling flowers, you might visit ______.A. Kew GardensB. Harlow CarrC. Bon StewartD. Wentworth Castle Gardens22．You can probably enjoy the flowers beside the stream in ______.A. Kew Gardens and Bon StewartB. Harlow Carr and Kew GardensC. Bon Stewart and Harlow CarrD. Wentworth Castle Gardens and Bon Stewart23．What can we learn about Wentworth Castle Gardens?A. It offers a great place to play bowling.B. It is surrounded by flowering cherry trees.C. It provides the shortest visiting time in a day.D. It charges a couple with a child at least £ 13.95.BEach morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table, reading his book. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to copy him in every way he could.One day the grandson asked, “Grandpa, I try to read the book just like you, but I don’t understand it, and I forget what I understand as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the book do?”The grandpa quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied, “Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water.”The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house. The grandpa laughed and said, “You’ll have to move a little faster next time,” and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned. Out of breath, he told his grandpa that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, so he went to get a bucket instead. The grandpa said, “I don’t want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You’re just not trying hardenough.” The boy again dipped the basket into the river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandpa the basket was empty agai n. Out of breath, he said, “Grandpa, it’s useless!”“So, you think it is useless?” the grandpa said, “Look at the basket.”The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean.“Grandson, that’s what happens when you read the book. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you’ll be changed, inside and out.”24. What puzzled the grandson most was _________.A. why he for got what he read soonB. whether it was useful to read booksC. what kind of book he could understandD. how he could read books like his grandpa25. Why did Grandpa ask his grandson to fetch a basket of water?A. To get him to realize the use of reading books.B. To punish him for not reading carefully.C. To clean the dirty basket in the river.D. To train him to run faster.26. What lesson can we learn from the story?A. The old are always wiser than the young.B. It is foolish to carry water with abasket.C. You can’t expect to remember all you read.D. Reading books can change a person gradually.27. What can be the best title for the text?A. Grandpa and GrandsonB. Carrying Water in a BasketC. Baskets and BooksD. Reading for Total ChangingCBorrowing to start a business is not easy. Getting a bank loan, particularly for a new small business, is like going through the eye of a needle.Banks favor established-business people with a solid credit rating and a large bank account. They should also have experience in the business they intend to enter, and offer well-prepared business plans that show the ability to repay the loans. If you are not such a person, then you need to double your preparations to convince the banker to lend you that much needed start-up capital（资金）. If your business is new and small, bankers will need to know as much as possible about you and your business.However, many small business owners oft en make the mistake of not being well preparedwhen going to the bank to apply for the loan. Surprisingly, many loan applicants don't evenhave the slightest idea how or when they intend to repay the money they request. Often theyd on't even know how much money they need. When asked how much money they want to borrow,many people give these two common responses: “How much money can I get?”and “As muchas possible.”Is it any wonder that lenders say no?So the most important thing is do your homework before you ask for a loan.28. By saying “Getting a bank loan.., is like going through the eye of a needle”, thewriter stresses______.A. the ability to borrow from a bankB. the importance of borrowing moneyC.the difficulty of getting a bank loan D. the start-up of a new small business29. Banks prefer to give a loan to those who ______.A. are in need of start-up capitalB. have the ability to pay it backC. own an old and large businessD. haven't borrowed money before30. Some small businesses fail to get a bank loan because ______.A. the form they fill in is incompleteB. their products are not technically advancedC. the amount of money they want to borrow is too bigD. they have no clear idea of how much they need to borrow31. The writer advises that before applying for a bank loan, the applicant should ____.A. fully prepareB. do some market researchC. learn a lot about the bankD. know the upper limit of the loansDThe latest target(目标)for TV advertisers is children in Asia. Asian families aregetting smaller and wealthier, and Asian children are watching more and more TV. It is saidthat the average Hong Kong child sees about 25,000 TV advertisements a year.To get the attention and the money of these young audiences, the advertisers use little actors. “The kids share the same feelings with someone from their own age group,” saysone advertiser, “so this kind of advertisement is more effective. And, of c ourse, the littleactors earn big money.”Not everyone is happy to see kids turned into buyers. “advertising to children is wrong, ” said Pasty Liang, “because its aim is to make them ask their parents for money to buy things. Also, many things advertised, such as toys, are silly and encourage violence. If a child buys them, he or she will learn nothing.” Some educators believe that if young people watch the ads, they will become more and more materialistic(物质至上的).Some people even think it wrong to use lit tle actors in TV advertisements. “It is illegal for kids to work in factories, so why are they allowed to work in ads? Also, considering the high salaries, it is bad for children to have too much money.” said Elvis Hu.As an advertiser, J.W. Lu clearly has his own opinion about this. “It is nothing wrong with children earning a lot of money or asking their parents to buy things for them. Besides, kids buy toys to have fun, not to learn from.”Anyway, governments are beginning to take action to protect children. An ad would not be allowed to appear on TV if it made children feel inferior(低人一等的) because they didn’t own the advertised product.32. The advertisers use little actors so that ______.A. the ads can attract young audiencesB. the little actors can earn big moneyC. the kids will share the same feelingsD. people will see more TV advertisements33. Who thinks it all right for kids to earn money by acting in ads?A. Elvis Hu.B. J.W. LuC. Pasty LiangD. Some educators.34. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Little actors earn less money than adults.B. Advertisers want children to learn from toys.C. Some people are not for advertising to children.D. Governments are taking action to protect advertisers.35. What is the best title for the passage?A. Little Actors or Adult ActorsB. How to Get Children’s AttentionC. Opinions about TV AdvertisementsD. Children：New Target for TV Advertisements 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

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高二 十二月份英语月考试题.doc

高二 十二月份英语月考试题.doc

高二十二月份英语月考试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题：每题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话只读一遍。

1.When is the math test?A.Today.B. Tomorrow.C. Next week.2.What does the man want to buy?A.A shirt.B. A suit.C. A tie.3.What does the woman think of Linda’s brother?A.He is friendly.B. He does n’t like to talk.C. He is not a pleasant person.4.What time is it now?A.6:30p.m.B. 7:00p.m.C. 7:30p.m.5.What kind of movie did the speakers watch?A.A horror movie.B. A romantic movie.C. An action movie.第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料。

回答6、7题。

6.How long is each class period?A.One hour.B. Two hours.C. Three hours.7.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Classmates.B. Mother and son.C. Teacher and student.听第7段材料，回答第8，9题。

8.What is the woman worried about?A.The radio is expensive.B.The radio won’t be loud enough.C.The radio might break under the water.9.When can the woman return the radio?A.Within 3 days.B. Within 7 days.C. Within 30 days.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

高二12月月考(英语)试卷含答案

高二12月月考(英语)试卷含答案

高二12月月考（英语）（考试总分：100 分）一、阅读理解（本题共计3小题，总分20分）1.（6分）AImprove your reading, writing and math skillsThrough the Literacy and Basic Skills program, you will learn reading, writing, math and other basic skills (e. g. computer) to help you prepare for:● employment● college studies● independence● school creditThese courses are free and available in English or French. There are courses designed for local people and Deaf people as well.RequirementsTo take these courses you have to:● be an Ontario resident● be 16 years old or older● have reading, writing and math skills below the grade 12 levelLearn in a classroomYou can take these free classroom courses at more than 300 locations across the province.Find out more by contacting Employment Ontario.Learn onlineYou can learn online as one way of the Literacy and Basic Skills program.Four different organizations in Ontario offer free online courses tailored to you. Find out more about learning online:● in French● in English● as a local person● as a Deaf person1．What will the program fail to help you prepare for?A．Employment.B．College studies.C．Entrance exam.D．Independence.2．How many ways to take the courses are mentioned in the passage?A．Two.B．Three.C．Four.D．Five.3．In which part of a newspaper may this text appear?A．Entertainment.B．Education.C．Health.D．Science.2.（6分）BA company in San Francisco, California, has found a way to turn used plastic bottles into women’s shoes.Every day, millions of Americans drink water and other liquids from plastic bottles. More than 60 million of them are thrown away each day. Many of the plastic bottles end up in landfills or are burned with other waste products.A San Francisco start-up company called Rothy’s, however, turns this plastic waste into environmentally friendly shoes. Roth Martin is the company’s co-founder. He explains how they turn plastic into soft material for women’s feet. They take the plastic, clean it, and break it down into small pieces. Then they press them through a device that makes soft fibers. Those fibers are then combined together. This is done by a 3D machine. It is designed to reduce waste while making the shoes. The knitted stuff and the inner part of the shoe are then attached to the shoe’s outer part, called the sole (鞋底). This outer sole is also made from environmentally friendly material: responsibly sourced no-carbon rubber.Rothy’s shoes are sold online. They are flat shoes, with either a rounded or pointed toe. They come in different colors and designs. They cost either $ 125 or $ 145 per pair, depending on the design. After American actress Gwyneth Paltrow discovered them last year, the demand for the shoes grew. Martin says there is no shortage of material to fill that demand. “We’re not going to run out of water bottles any time soon. So we have a limitless supply of material, and I think thatis a good sign for our future.” When the environmentally friendly shoes wear out, customers can return them at no cost to a company that uses the recycled materials to make other products.For now, the shoes are only available to be shipped in the United States. However, the company says it will add international shipping in the near future.4．What does the underlined word knitted in the third paragraph mean?A．attached B．combinedC．fixed D．repaired5．Which of the following directly helped to increase the sales of Rothy’s shoes?A．The design and color.B．The reasonable price.C．The star power of Gwyneth Paltrow.D．The company’s advertisement.6．What is the purpose of the text?A．To introduce a new way of recycling plastic waste.B．To describe the process of making shoes.C．To advertise a new kind of shoes.D．To stress the importance of environmental protection.3.（8分）CThere was a gardener who looked after his garden with great care. To water his flowers，he used two buckets(水桶).One was a shiny and new bucket. The other was a very old and dilapidated one，which had seen many years of service，but was now past its best.Every morning，the gardener would fill up the two buckets. Then he would carry them along the path，one on each side，to the flowerbeds. The new bucket was very proud of itself. It could carry a full bucket of water without a single drop spilled. The old bucket felt very ashamed(惭愧的)because of its holes: before it reached the flowerbeds，much water had leaked(渗漏)along the path.Sometimes the new bucket would say，"See how capable I am! How good it is that the gardener has me water the flowers every day! I don’t know why he still uses you. What a waste of space you are!"And all that the old bucket could say was，"I know I am not very useful，but I can only do my best. I am happy that the gardener still finds a little bit of use in me ，at least.’’One day，the gardener heard that kind of conversation. After watering the flowers as usual，he said，"You both have done your work very well. Now I am going to carry you back，and I want you to look carefully along the path."Then the two buckets did so. All along the path, they noticed，on the side where the new bucket was carried，there was just bare earth；on the other side where the old bucket was carried，there was a joyous row of wild flowers，leading all the way to the garden.7．What was the old bucket ashamed of?A．Its past.B．Its aging.C．Its manner.D．Its leaking. 8．What does the underlined word "dilapidated" probably mean?A．Dirty.B．Dark.C．Worn out.D．Ordinary-looking.9．The new bucket made conversations with the old one mainly to________.A．take pity on the old one B．laugh at the old oneC．show off its good look D．praise the gardener's kindness10．Why was the old bucket still kept by the gardener?A．Because it was used to keep a balance.B．Because it stayed in its best condition.C．Because it had its own advantage.D．Because it was thought of as a treasure.二、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）4.（10分）二：七选五（每小题2分，满分10分）When the winter comes, millions of Americans realize they don’t feel as happy as usual, and may be depressed If you’re one of them, you may be suffering from “seasonal affective disorder” or SAD, whose symptoms include exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, body aches and pains, and a loss of interest in activities you normally enjoy. 11．Take extra Vitamin D．Researchers at the University of Georgia analyzed more than 100 articles that examined the link between Vitamin D and depression. They found that a lack of Vitamin D appeared to be a major factor in the development of SAD．12．13．Most researchers agree that the people who fall victim to SAD most often are particularlysensitive to the lack of light. Weather permitting, go for a walk. In your home or office, try sitting close to a window that faces south.Increase exercise.Although exercising may be about the last thing you want to do and would rather curl up with a book or watch a DVD, studies have shown that upping your exercise routine can counteract SAD．And experts advise exercising at least 20 minutes a day at least three times a week. 14．The benefits are also long lasting. The longer you do it, the more benefit you’ll get.Eat more fish.15．Studies have found that people who have low levels of two chemicals found in fish, EPA and DHA, are at increased risk for depression. Either eat more fish—at least three times a week—or take fish oil capsules to combat SAD．Although dark winter days got you down, don’t worry because nature is always waiting to help. Just enjoy the winter days and benefit from the nature!A.Take medicine.B. Get more light.C. If the weather permits, take a walk.D. Any type of exercise offers benefits.E. Fatty fish contain omega-3 fatty acids.F. To fight SAD, here are some easy, natural ways.G. So the vitamin D Council recommends at least 2, 000 IU daily.三、完形填空（本题共计1小题，总分20分）5.（20分）三：完形填空（每小题1分，满分20分）Reading is of great importance. That's why World Book Day came into being. World Book Day 16 on April 23rd every year, which 17 to encourage people, particularly teenagers, to discover the 18 of reading so that they can fall in love with books. It's also the day to 19 honor to those great writers who produced remarkable works of literature and made great 20 to human civilization.Many countries celebrate World Book Day and the 21 is yearly held in different ways. On that day, millions of school children can buy books at a much 22 price than usual in any bookstore in England, 23 attracts a number of students to flood intobookstores for they can pay less money to buy the 24 books. World Book Day is also 25 in China. More and more people 26 into the libraries and bookstores to read 27 books. Most of them do more reading on that day, 28 they can change the world by changing themselves 29 reading.Reading makes us 30 and learned. Reading helps us to follow the 31 development of science and technology. Reading enables us to have a good 32 of and have a better understanding of foreign cultures and 33 . Reading also is one of the most important ways to learn foreign languages. We all know it's difficult and almost 34 to learn everything in the classroom, yet the ways English people are living and working today can be 35 by reading.16．A．appears B．approaches C．falls D．forms17．A．aims B．fails C．remains D．prepares 18．A．laughter B．pleasure C．secrets D．skills 19．A．receive B．enjoy C．feel D．express 20．A．contributions B．progress C．trouble D．benefits 21．A．performance B．celebration C．activity D．design 22．A．higher B．cheaper C．lower D．dearer 23．A．that B．which C．where D．when 24．A．different B．same C．colorful D．interesting 25．A．shared B．expressed C．carried D．celebrated 26．A．crowd B．gather C．accompany D．return 27．A．simple B．rare C．various D．expensive 28．A．demanding B．pretending C．believing D．doubting 29．A．through B．with C．in D．on30．A．hard-working B．skilled C．serious D．wise 31．A．fullest B．greatest C．latest D．slightest 32．A．collection B．introduction C．sense D．knowledge 33．A．exhibitions B．experiences C．habits D．customs 34．A．unfit B．impossible C．complicated D．forgetful 35．A．learned B．suggested C．accepted D．informed四、语法填空（本题共计1小题，总分15分）6.（15分）四：语篇填空（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

四川省绵阳2023-2024学年高二上学期12月月考试题英语试题含解析

四川省绵阳2023-2024学年高二上学期12月月考试题英语试题含解析

2023年12月绵阳2023年秋高2022级高二上12月月考英语（答案在最后）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What does the woman want to do?A.Repair her phone.B.Buy a new phone.C.Borrow a phone.2.How will the man get to the party tonight?A.By bus.B.By car.C.By subway.3.What is the man dissatisfied with about the shirt?A.The color.B.The style.C.The material.4.Why does the woman complain about her husband?A.He’s on quite a low salary.B.He smokes a lot.C.He never does the housework.5.What is the woman probably?A.A hotel receptionist.B.A salesperson.C.A teacher.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6至7题。

6.What impressed the man most in the museum?A.A painting.B.Some clothes.C.A china bowl.7.What will the man do next?A.Read the poem.B.Display some pictures.C.Make a call.听下面一段对话，回答第8至9题。

高二12月月考(英语)试题含答案

高二12月月考(英语)试题含答案

高二12月月考（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、阅读理解（本题共计4小题，总分30分）1.（6分）AA famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among parks lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:Disneyland, CaliforniaDisneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.Magic Kingdom, Disney World, FloridaMagic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.EPCOT, Disney World, FloridaEPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.Disney-MGM Studios, FloridaMGM’s streets are the home for some great movie-themed attractions with a history of less than 30years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.Universal Studios, FloridaGo behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favoritemovies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world. 1．What’s the purpose of the passage?A．To attract tourists to these theme parks.B．To introduce world’s best amusement parks.C．To increase the sales of Amusement Today.D．To compare attractions in different theme parks.2．Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?A．Disneyland & Universal Studios.B．EPCOT & Disney-MGM Studios.C．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom.D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios.3．Which park has the longest history?A．Disneyland, California.B．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida.C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida.D．Disney-MGM Studios, Florida.2.（8分）BIf you thought pilots dimmed（调暗）the lights before takeoff to give you some shuteye, think again. Believe it or not, the dim lighting could actually help save your life in case of a plane emergency.The dimmed lights before taking off the runway and landing are a flight precaution used to help passengers’ eyes adjust quicker during an emergency escape. “Going from a brightly lit environment to one that’s completely dark would require some time for our eyes to focus and see the escape slide,” Alice Theriault, service director for Air Canada wrote in a press statement. “Since we need to have all the seconds on our side in the event of an emergency, dimming the lights is one of many steps we take to ensure the safety of our customers.”The phenomenon that your eyes see those strange speckles (小斑点) as your sight adjusts toa dark place after being in a light place is called dark adaptation. It normally takes our eyes about20 to 30 seconds to see best in a dark room. The brighter the lights, the longer it takes for our eyes to adjust, which is why dimming the plane lights could shorten your “dark adaptation” timesince you haven’t been sitting under fluorescent bulbs (荧光灯) all flight.Not only does dimming lights add valuable time to the escape process, but it reduces the tension on your eyes if you need to look outside, or see the emergency lighting along the passage. “It helps keep you in the right direction.” Patrick Smith, an airline pilot and author of Cockpit Confidential told The Telegraph. “It also makes it easier for flight attendants to assess any outside risks, such as fire or debris, that might affect an escape.” So next time a pilot dims the lights, just know it’s for your safety, even though it creates a gentle atmosphere for your takeoff into the sky. 4．The lights are turned down before takeoff to help passengers_______.A．escape in time of emergencyB．take a short breakC．create a comfortable atmosphereD．enjoy themselves5．Which of the following is true according to Paragragh 2 and 3?A．Dimming lights is required when accidents happen.B．Our eyes need some time to adapt to the change of light.C．Speckles are caused by the use of dimmed lights.D．It is required for pilots to turn off lights during the flight.6．What is the function of shortening “dark adaptation” time?A．Slowing down the landing.B．Adjusting the plane lights.C．Keeping passengers calm.D．Helping the crew judge outside risks.7．What is the text mainly about?A．A tip to make air travel safer.B．An emergency event happening on a plane.C．An explanation of an airline safety measure.D．A warning message from the pilot.3.（8分）CHundreds of villagers took matters into their own hands by digging miles of trenches（沟壕）to install their own cables(电缆). The tiny village in Michaelston-y-Fedw, with a populationof 300, clubbed together after being unable to download films, stream music or connect to online banking. Farmers, teachers and even the village pub owners put in thousands of hours of volunteering to dig miles of trenches and now have super fast broadband(宽带).The project cost around ￡250,000 with villagers paying￡150,000 of their own money to secure their super fast connection speed. They were also able to obtain￡100,000 from EU funding and the Welsh Government Access Broadband Cymru scheme.The idea was produced in the local pub when villagers were complaining about their Wi-Fi connections. Ben Longman, owner of the Cefn Mably Arms, said, “We were in the pub and we were all complaining about how bad the Wi-Fi was. I had just paid for high speed broadband and realized it would not work.”One of the organizers, Carina Dunk, 61, said it was fantastic what the village had achieved. She said, “It used to take a few days to download a film; now it takes less than a minute. Communities have tended to be more distant and separated but not here anymore. Sometimes we have to take a step back and achieve something.”A year after the project, most of the 300 villagers are now united in a 1,000mps broadband connection.However, Richard Raybould, 59, is still waiting for his house to be connected on the edge of the village and said he cannot wait. He said, “It is amazing what skills people in the community have. There are experts and farmers who dig trenches. I have met at least 30 people who I had never spoken to before.”8．What can we learn about the villagers?A．They had no access to the Internet.B．They usually didn’t have much free time.C．They didn’t know how to use the Internet correctly.D．They considered their Internet connection disappointing.9．To have their own cables, the villagers had to_______.A．partly cover the costB．employ workers to dig trenchesC．donate ￡100,000 to EU fundingD．get the local government’s permission10．What does the author intend to do by mentioning Carina Dunk’s words?A．Explain the cause of the project.B．Explain the process of the project.C．Show the benefits from the project.D．Show the villagers’ attitudes toward the project.11．What would be the best title for the text?A．Villagers obtain access to the InternetB．Villagers dream of super fast broadbandC．Villagers volunteer to install super fast broadbandD．Villagers are suffering from bad Wi-Fi connections4.（8分）DWhy are photos and videos of cats high-fiving suddenly popping up on social media?Ask Jackson Galaxy, who launched Cat Pawsitive last year, a program that encourages animal shelters to teach cats how to do tricks to make them more attractive for adoption.The idea is simple. A kitty that can sit on command or give a high five shows that it can listen to instructions and connect with others. A high five can make a shy cat open up, Galaxy said.“Big life changes can lead to cats losing their confidence, and we help those cats to feel more confident and to feel safe interacting with new people.” Christie Rogero, program manager for Cat Pawsitive, said.And Stephen Holdeman, training manager at the KC Pet Project, added: “All we need to train a cat to do tricks is the right amount of patience, timing and motivation.” He uses a technique called “operant conditioning (操作性条件反射)”, which associates a cat’s action with getting a reward such as a favorite food or treat.He also uses a clicker—a training device that makes a clicking noise. “In the initial stage, we get the cat used to the idea that when it hears the sound of the clicker, one of its favorite treats appears. After we have bridged these two ideas together we can use the clicker to reinforce different actions the cat does to let it know that if it repeats the action, it will get a treat.”After several repetitions, the cat starts to link everything together. Now all you need to do is let your extended hand be the target, and we’ve got a high five.12．According to the text, how can learning tricks benefit cats at animal shelters?A．It is a good way for shelters to raise money.B．It allows them to pick up skills to stay safe.C．It helps them interact more with each other.D．It helps them build confidence and get adopted.13．According to the text, what should be done from the start to train cats to learn tricks? A．Teaching them different actions.B．Teaching them how to use a clicker.C．Making them patient enough to repeat actions.D．Helping them connect the sound of a clicker with treats.14．What does the underlined word “reinforce” in paragraph 6 probably mean?A．record B．strengthenC．ignore D．reward15．What is the main purpose of the article?A．To explain how to train cats to perform tricks.B．To show how cats are treated at animal shelters.C．To describe the popularity of cats on social media.D．To inform us of a program that trains cats to do tricks.二、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）5.（10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的A-G选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。