名师指津高考英语高效备考外研人教北师大通用月考卷三

《名师指津·高效备考新模式》高三英语月考卷四第I卷（100分）第一部分听力（略）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和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AI have been teaching animal behavior at the Boulder County Prison in Colorado for 10 years. The course is one of the most popular in the prison. Prisoners have to earn the right to attend the course and they work hard to get in.One reason why the course is so popular is that many prisoners find it easier to connect with animals than with people, because animals don’t judge them. They trust animals in ways they don’t with humans.Yet, they hold a misunderstanding of how animals treat one another. Many admit that their own “animal behavior” is what got them into trouble in the first place. I teach that though there is competition and aggression in the animal kingdom, there is also a lot of cooperation (合作) and sympathy.Many of the students want to build healthy relationships, and they find that the class helps them. I use examples of the social behavior of group-living animals such as wolves as a model for developing and maintaining (维持) friendships among people who must work together for their own good and also for the good of the group.It’s clear that science inspires the students here and it also gives them hope. I know some students have gone back into education after their being set free while others have gone to work for humane (人道) societies or contributed time and money to conservation organizations. One went on to receive a master’s degree in nature writing.Science and humane education help the prisoners connect with values that they otherwise would not have done. It opens the door to understanding, trust, cooperation and hope. There’s a large population of people to whom science could mean a lot, if only they could have access to it. The class helps me, too. I get as much out of it as the students and it has made me a better teacher.21. The author’s course is welcomed by the prisoners because ________.A. they consider animals their best friendsB. they are curious about animal kingdomC. they feel it easier to get along with animalsD. they are more familiar with animal behavior22. The author used wolves as an example to ________.A. provide the prisoners with more knowledgeB. explain the cruel side of group-living animalsC. help the prisoners realize the importance of teamworkD. inform the prisoners that animals get people into trouble23. We can infer from the text that some prisoners ________.A. have turned over a new leafB. are required to attend the courseC. are willing to learn working skillsD. prefer humane education to scienceBRaised in a fatherless home, my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children. His attitude didn’t soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride t he bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, even in severe weather. If I grumbled, he’d say in his loudest father-voice, “That’s what your legs are for!”The walk didn’t bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didn’t seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling was canceled one spring evening.It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.A row of hedge (树篱) edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening, the hedge had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedge, moving toward the house. Up on closer observation, I realized it was the top of my father’s head. Then I knew, each time I’d come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.On later visits, that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair. “So! My son, it’s you!” he’d say, hi s face lengthening into pretended surprise.I replied, “Yes, Dad, it’s me. I’m home.”24. What does the underlined word “grumbled” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Accepted happily.B. Explained clearly.C. Agreed willingly.D. Spoke unhappily.25. What made the author feel upset was ________.A. the tiredness after long hours in labsB. the fear of seeing something movingC. the feeling of being less than valuedD. the loneliness of riding the bus home26. The author’s father watched behind the hedge because ________.A. he was concerned about his son’s safetyB. he wanted to help his son build up courageC. he didn’t want to meet his son at the doorwayD. he didn’t think his son was old enough to walk alone27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. My Father’s Secret.B. My College Life.C. Terrible Journey Home.D. Riding Bus Alone.CMelbourne, AustraliaMelbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and it’s easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life.Why it’s a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won’t be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!ThailandThailand is great for solo travelers—perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.Why it’s a great choice: Thailand is kn own for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical (热带) jungle.Hong Kong, ChinaHong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments,” such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.Why it’s a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you’re not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.Bali, IndonesiaBali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction.Why it’s so great: You won’t be the only solo traveler in Bal i. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you’re sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat (静修). The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic—if you like monkeys, anyway.28. What do the four places have in common according to the text?A. They’re cheap to travel around.B. They’re great for solo travelers.C. They offer good spas and yoga.D. There’re no language barriers.29. Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?A. Melbourne, Australia.B. Thailand.C. Hong Kong, China.D. Bali, Indonesia.30. What has made Bali Indonesia No.1 tourist attraction?A. Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.B. Friendly people and splendidly visual culture.C. Meeting some amazing characters along the way.D. Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.31. What type of writing is this text?A. A travel journal.B. A business report.C. A travel guide.D. A press advertisement.DWindows 8, apart from Windows 95, is the biggest surprise and the only version of Microsoft’s operating system that has been changed from the core (核心) when compared to its former one. However, a recent study has shown that under 20% of business owners would be willing to upgrade to the new version of Windows. The reason for this remains to be discussed and debated, and we will try to throw light on this research by providing you with some of the most common advantages and disadvantages of Windows 8.Generally speaking, there are a great number of plus sides related to upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8.Speed—This is the biggest advantage to mention. Boot time has been reported to be up to nine times shorter than that with Windows 7.New passwords—Instead of typing your passwords, Windows 8 will let you use gestures on your favorite photos to enter your password. This is not only practical but also extremely cool!Windows 8 experience—Apart from computers, Windows 8 will be used on all devices, including smart phones, tablet PC’s and so on. Also, owing to the fact that it has been specifically designed with touch screen users in mind, Windows 8, besides using keyboard and mouse, will offer a whole new user experience.However, there are still some disadvantages.The first one that has to be mentioned is that there is no Start Menu from Windows. Yes, there is no Start button in the lower left corner, and this might be a real puzzle of many Windows users. Also, many users have had a problem to get used to the new interface (界面) introduced by Windows 8. The biggest problem that is worth noticing is that Windows 8 was originally designed for touch screen users, and this may have a bad effect on desktop users who have gotten used to doing everything with the help of their keyboard and mouse.32. What does “plus sides” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?A. Math symbols.B. Strengths.C. New rules.D. Messages.33. According to the text the greatest advantage of Windows 8 is its ________.A. complex passwordsB. high speedC. unique experienceD. new interface34. From the text we can learn that Windows 8 ________.A. no longer requires a passwordB. was upgraded from windows 95C. will be popular with desktop usersD. can be used on more than computers35. Many Windows 8 users face the problem that ________.A. Start Menu is hidden in the lower left cornerB. they have to use fingerprints instead of buttonC. keyboard and mouse ca n’t be used any longerD. they don’t get accustomed to the new interface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。

阶段评估检测(三) (必修3)(120分钟150分)第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)第一节(共5小题; 每小题1. 5分, 满分7. 5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

Text 11. What was the weather like in the past season?A. It was rainy.B. It was dry.C. It was sunny.答案: BText 22. How much does one picture usually cost?A. $2.B. $3.C. $5.答案: BText 33. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Strangers.C. Classmates.答案: CText 44. Where does the conversation take place?A. In the park.B. At bank.C. In the office.答案: CText 55. When will the man leave the hotel?A. On Saturday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Tuesday.答案: A第二节(共15小题; 每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。

Text 66. When will the speakers start their journey?A. On Saturday morning.B. On Saturday afternoon.C. On Sunday.答案: B7. What will the speakers do at the weekend?A. Walk along the seaside.B. Enjoy the sunset.C. Visit old houses and little streets.答案: C听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。

《名师指津·高效备考新模式》高三英语月考卷五第Ⅰ卷（共100分）第一部分听力（略）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和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AMuch meaning can be conveyed, clearly, with our eyes, so it is often said that eyes can speak. Do you have such kind of experience? In a bus you may look at a stranger, but not too long. And if he is sensing that he is being stared at, he may feel uncomfortable.The same in daily life. If you are looked at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down, to see if there is anything wrong with you. If nothing goes wrong, you will feel angry toward others’ stare at you that way. Eyes do speak, right?Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude and aggressive. But things are different when it comes to stare at the opposite sex. If a man glances at a woman for more than 10 seconds and refuses to move his gaze, his intentions are obvious, that is, he wishes to attract her attention, to make her understand that he is admiring her.However, the normal eye contact for two people engaged in conversation is that the speaker will only look at the listener from time to time, in order to make sure that the listener does pay attention to what the former is speaking, to tell him that he is attentive.If a speaker looks at you continuously when speaking, as if he tries to dominate (控制) you, you will feel uncomfortable. A poor liar usually exposes himself by looking too long at the victim, since he believes in the false idea that to look straight in the eye is a sign of honest communication. Quite the contrary.In fact, continuous eye contact is confined (有限的) to lovers only, who will enjoy looking at each other tenderly for a long time, to show affection that words cannot express.Evidently, eye contact should be done according to the relationship between two people and the specific situation.21. Which of the following behaviors is proper according to the passage?A. To the opposite sex, stare at him or her.B. To a stranger, avoid looking at him or her.C. In a conversation, look at the listener all the time.D. Make eye contact depending on the relationship and different situations.22. If two persons exchange eye contact gently for long, what is probably their relationship?A. Boss and employee.B. Lovers.C. Teacher and student.D. Strangers23. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Don’t stare at othersB. Body language is importantC. Eyes can speakD. Eye contact benefits youBSome people think if you are happy, you are blind to reality. But when we research it, happiness actually raises every single business and educational outcome for the brain. How did we miss this? Why do we have these social misunderstandings about happiness? Because we assumed you were average. When we study people, scientists are often interested in what the average is.Many people think happiness is genetic. That’s only half the story, because the average person does not fight their genes. When we stop studying the average and begin researching positive outliers—people who are above average for a positive aspect like optimism or intelligence—a wildly different picture appears. Our daily decisions and habits have a huge impact upon both our levels of happiness and success.Scientifically, happiness is a choice. It is a choice about where your single processor brain will devote its limited resources as you process the world. If you scan for the negative first, your brain really has no resources left over to see the things you are grateful for or the meaning embedded (嵌入) in your work. But if you scan the world for the positive, you start to acquire an amazing advantage.I wrote the cover story for the Harvard Business Review magazine on “Happiness Leads toProfits.” Based on my article called “Positive Intelligence” and my res earch in The Happiness Advantage, I summarized our researched conclusion: the single greatest advantage in the modern economy is a happy and busy workforce.A decade of research in the business world proves that happiness raises nearly every business and educational outcome: increasing sales by 37%, productivity by 31%, and accuracy on tasks by 19%, as well as a number of health and quality-of-life improvements.25. The underlined word “this” in the first paragraph refers to ________.A. the fact that people are happyB. the connection between happiness and educational outcomeC. the fact that people often misunderstand happinessD. the fact that most people are average26. What can we learn from the passage?A. Scientists are only interested in what the average is.B. You can choose to be happy or not.C. The average are not happy at all.D. Our decisions and habits have nothing to do with happiness.27. Why does the writer mention his articles and research?A. To advertise himself.B. To arouse the readers’ interest.C. To support his point about happiness.D. To attract the readers to read his articles.28. What is the author’s purpose of writing this article?A. To explain what is happiness.B. To describe the misunderstandings about happiness.C. To show people the importance of happiness.D. To make the point that happiness promotes business and educational outcome.CScientists investigated why Ebola virus is so deadly when it spreads from animals to humans and then from human-to-human contact. The research team looked at the Zaire Ebola virus in an animal system to understand how it gains strength. This virus is responsible for the current outbreak in West Africa. They found that initially (最初) the animal systems were not affected by the virus, but succeeding transmission (传送) into other animals caused the virus to “hot up” and become more severe.The team analyzed the viruses at different stages and were able to identify several changes in its genetic material that were associated with increased disease.Professor Julian Hiscox, who led the study from the University’s Institute of Infection and Global Health, explains: “The work tells us that the evolutionary goal of Ebola virus is to become more fatal.”“We were able to show through genetic analysis whi ch parts of the virus are involved in this process. The information we have gathered will now allow us to monitor for such changes in an outbreak as well as develop future treatment strategies.”Professor Roger Hewson, leading the study from Public Health England, Porton Down, said: “Ebola virus is such a destructive infection to the people affected by the disease and the economy of West Africa.”“Our understanding of Ebola virus biology is way behind that of other viruses and our cooperation shows how we c an bring together our specialists’ skills to close this knowledge gap.”Professor Miles Carroll, a co-author of the work, said: “This study has allowed the team to be at the forefront of developing methodologies to analyze patient samples recently taken by the European Mobile Laboratory from West Africa to understand disease evolution during the current outbreak.”29. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?A. How severe Ebola virus is.B. How Ebola virus spreads.C. How Ebola virus gradually becomes deadly.D. What contributions scientists have made on Ebola virus.30. Which of the following statements is mentioned in the passage?A. In the first stage, the virus hurts its victims much.B. As the virus spreads, it’ll change and become more and more de adly.C. The research in Ebola virus is more advanced than that in other viruses.D. The scientists have a negative attitude to the research in Ebola virus.31. The underlined word “fatal” has the closest meaning to ________.A. optimisticB. deadlyC. commonD. fantastic32. Where can we probably read this passage?A. In a science report.B. In a storybook.C. In an advertisement.D. In a textbook.DI was sure that I was to be killed. I became terribly nervous. I fumbled (摸索) in my pockets to see if there were any cigarettes, which had escaped their search. I found one and because of my shaking hands, I could barely get it to my lips. But I had no matches, they had taken those. I looked through the bars at the guard. He did not make eye contact with me. I called out to him “Have you got a light?” He looked at me, shrugged and came over to light my cigarette. As he came close and lit the match, his eyes unconsciously locked with mine. At that moment, I smiled. I don’t know why I did that. Perhaps it was nervousness, perhaps it was because, when you get very close, one to another, it is very hard not to smile. In any case, I smiled. In that instant, it was as though a spark jumped across the gap between our two hearts, our two huma n souls. I know he didn’t want to, but my smile leaped through the bars and caused a smile on his lips, too. He lit my cigarette but stayed near, looking at me directly in the eyes and continuing to smile.I kept smiling at him, now thinking of him as a pe rson and not just a guard. “Do you have kids?” he asked. “Yes, here, here.” I took out my wallet and nervously fumbled for the pictures of my family. He, too, took out the pictures of his family and began to talk about his plans and hopes for them. My eyes filled with tears. I said that I feared that I’d never see my family again, never have the chance to see them grow up. Tears came to his eyes, too. Suddenly, without another word, he unlocked my cell and silently led me out. Out of the prison, quietly and by back routes, out of the town. There, at the edge of town, he released me. And without another word, he turned back toward the town.32. What had happened to the man before?A. He had been badly treated.B. He had killed someone.C. He had been searched.D. He had been forbidden to get in touch with anyone.33. Why did the man want to smoke cigarettes?A. Because he was sure he was to be killed.B. Because he wanted to ease his nervousness.C. Because he wanted to talk to the guard.D. Because he was used to smoking cigarettes.34. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The man was a heavy smoker.B. The man smiled to please the guard.C. The guard set the man free with permission.D. The man hadn’t thought the guard would set him fr ee.35. What do you think finally saved the man’s life?A. The smile.B. The cigarette.C. The tears.D. The wallet.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。

《名师指津·高效备考新模式》高三英语月考卷九第I 卷（100分）第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共二节，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。

AA sure way to destroy your chances of learning how to write skillfully is to believe that writing i s a “natural gift” rather than a learned skill. People with such an attitude think that they are the only ones for whom writing is unbearably difficult. They feel that everyone else finds writing easy or at least tolerable. Such people often say, “I’m not any good at writing” or “English was not one of my good subjects.” They imply that they simply do not have a talent for writing while others do. The result of this attitude is that these people try to avoid writing, and when they do write, they don’t try their best. Their writing fails chiefly because they believe that they don’t have the “natural talent” needed to write. Unless their attitude changes, they probably will not learn how to write effectively.A realistic attitude about writing must build on the idea that writing is a skill. It is a skill like driving, typing, or cooking; and, like any skill, it can be learned. If you have the determination to learn, you will develop your writing skills by practicing extensively.Many people find it difficult to do the active thinking that clear writing demands. It is frustrating to discover how much of a challenge it is to transfer thoughts and feelings from one’s head onto a sheet of paper. But writing is not an automatic process: We will not get something for nothing—and we should not expect to. For almost everyone, skillful writing comes from hard work—from determination and sweat. The good news is that the skill of writing can be mastered, and if you are ready to work, you will learn what you need to know.21. Why do some people think writing is difficult?A. They have no time to practice writing.B. They believe few people can write well.C. They have no good teachers to help them.D. They don’t think writing can be learned.22. It can be inferred from Para. 1 that ________.A. “natural gift” is the determining factor in one’s successB. diligence can result in successC. a person without “natural gift” is sure to fail in writingD. attitude determines what one will be23. What is the topic of the passage?A. Why writing is important.B. Whether writing is a born gift.C. Benefits of essay writing.D. How to improve writing skills.BBesides containing attractive flowers, trees and other plants that beautify the community, eco-friendly rain gardens are healthy for the environment and the people living and working nearby.A rain garden is not very different from a traditional garden. It is just a far more ecofriendly garden. Usually it is built lower than the ground. Rain gardens make smart use of rain and storm water by temporarily holding water from rain and storms and letting it soak (浸入) slowly into the ground before it runs into streams or enters the public drinking water supply.Thus, a rain garden keeps the water, allowing it to be used as needed by plants in the rain garden, rather than flowing immediately into nearby streams and going unused. The water will soak slowly into the ground within a day or two. This creates an advantage that the rain garden does not allow mosquitoes to breed. This is a simple, attractive, and eco friendly “green” way to treat storm water.What’s more, planting a rain garden helps reduce pollution and improve the environment. Without using expensive machinery and chemicals, rain gardens remove harmful chemicals in the rainwater and cut down on the amount of pollution reaching streams and rivers by up to 30%.Native plants are recommended for rain gardens because they are more used to the local climate, soil, and water conditions. They may attract local wildlife such as native birds. Wateryour rain garden immediately after planting and once a week, unless you have had at least an inch of rain during the week. Once native plants establish the necessary root system, they will require little care.Often, local governments and private businesses develop large rain gardens in their yards and in public parks as a way to improve the environment and solve flooding problems. However, you don’t need to be a professionally environmental engineer to create a rain garden. As long as you’re ecoconscious homeowners, you can help the environment by building smaller rain gardens in your yards.24. Which of the following is NOT true for the function of rain gardens?A. They are good for living conditions.B. They increase pollution.C. They can beautify the community.D. They improve the environment.25. Which of the following is the ecofriendly function of rain gardens discussed in Paragraph4 ?A. They can help reduce the pollution problem.B. They can keep the rain and storm water.C. They can be healthy for the people around.D. They can make the environment more beautiful.26. One of the main reasons why native plants are recommended is that ________.A. they cost less and are much easier to getB. they may attract local wildlife to comeC. they require little care from the local gardenerD. they are more used to the local growing conditions27. What do we know about rain gardens?A. They need little water after all the plants are planted.B. They may attract local birds and change the local climate.C. They usually need at least an inch of rainwater a week.D. They may reduce the water pollution problem by 70%.CIt was reported last week that developers could take photos from Apple mobile and Google Android devices without the phone own ers knowing that the images were being taken. In Apple’s case, developers can also obtain the location information for each photo.Senator (参议员) Charles Schumer said in a telephone interview that his office had spoken with officials at both Apple and Google on Monday.“We asked them if they could find a way on their own to prevent Apple from having access to private information,” Mr. Schumer said. “They were friendly and open to the idea that this ought to be changed.”On Sunday, Mr. Schumer said that he planned to send a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking the agency to investigate Apple and Google after the privacy concerns came to light. Claudia Bourne Farrell, an F.T.C. spokeswoman, said the agency had received the letter but she could not comment further.“It worries people to think that one’s personal photos, address book, and who knows what else can be obtained and even posted online without permission,” Mr. Schumer wrote in his letter to the F. T.C. “If the technology exists to open the door to this kind of privacy invasion, then surely technology exists to close it, and that’s exactly what must happen.”Mr. Schumer said if Apple and Google could not come to an agreement to fix the problem, then he would be forced to take the issue further.He said other companies had been willing to work with his office to fix issues. “I’m optimistic that we can get this changed without any regulation,” he said. “If it’s not changed, then we’ll turn to the F.T.C., and if that doesn’t work then we’ll consider legislative approach.”The F.T.C. has warned companies to try to be more vigilant (警醒的) in their efforts to protect consumers when it comes to privacy.28. The senators spoke with officials at both Apple and Google _______.A. to urge them not to invade co nsumers’ privacy.B. to discuss whether it is illegal to have access to private information.C. to stop them from developing the technology of taking photos.D. to keep them from obtaining the location information for each photo.29. Which of the following statements is True?A. Privacy invasion from Apple has existed for a long time.B. Mr. Schumer takes the privacy concerns caused by Apple and Google seriously.C. Privacy invasion from Google has existed for a long time.D. Apple and Google have decided to make a change.30. Mr. Schumer’s letter to the F.T.C. mainly shows that the technology to open the door toprivacy invasion _______.A. causes privacy invasion to happen frequently.B. can be used if permitted.C. causes people to worry about the safety of their personal information.D. causes personal information to be posted online without permission.31. Where can we read about the passage?A. In a newspaper.B. In a magazine.C. In a science report.D. In a textbook.DA sick little girl is being kept alive thanks to her best friend—a dog who carries her oxygen tank on his back. Alida’s faithful dog companion Mr Gibbs has been specially trained to shepherd the three-year-old, who breathes through a tube most of the time. He follows her closely as she plays in her family’s ten-acre land in Louisville, uses the slide or even rides her bike.Alida was diagnosed with neuroendocrine hyperplasia of infancy (NEHI) when she was just eight months old. Her rare condition has just eight hundred documented sufferers throughout the world, and causes diseased pieces of the lungs to filter oxygen through extra layers of cells, making it hard or almost impossible to breathe. For Alida and her parents, it meant that even a walk in the park was very difficult because oxygen equipment was too heavy for the youngster to be able to carry herself. As parents, they wanted to do something to help their daughter survive despite having a tube following her all the time. The couple found out about “service dogs” from a TV program and realized an animal trained to help the blind could be trained to help Alida. They finally found help in the shape of golden doodle—a retriever crossed with a poodle-dog Mr Gibbs. Now thanks to trainer Ashleigh Kinsley—Alida and Mr Gibbs love nothing more than playing and running around together with the dog acting as Alida’s life saver.32. What is Mr Gibbs?A. A pet dog.B. A policeman.C. A doctor.D. A firefighter.33. When did the doctor know Alida caught the disease?A. At her birth.B. At the age of eight.C. Before she was one year old.D. When she was three years old.34. The underlined part “the couple” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.A. Alida’s classmatesB. Alida’s parentsC. Alida’s doctorsD. Alida’s pets35. How did Alida keep alive?A. By training her dog.B. By staying with her parents.C. By playing with her fellows.D. By breathing through a tube.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。

北师大版高二英语月考卷一、听力理解（共30分）Section A（共15分）1. Listen to the following conversation and choose the best answer to each question.（10分）( ) 1. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. A book.B. A movie.C. A concert.D. A sports event.( ) 2. What does the man think of the movie?A. Boring.B. Exciting.C. Touching.D. Funny.( ) 3. Why does the woman want to see the movie?A. She heard it's a box office hit.B. She likes the director.C. She admires the main actor.D. She is interested in the plot.( ) 4. When will the two speakers go to see the movie?A. This evening.B. Tomorrow evening.C. The day after tomorrow.D. Next week.( ) 5. Where will they watch the movie?A. At a cinema.B. At home.C. In a park.D. In a library.2. Listen to the following passage and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.（5分）The speaker is talking about the benefits of reading. Reading can help us (1) __________, (2) __________, and (3) __________. Moreover, it can improve our (4) __________ and (5) __________.Section B（共15分）1. Listen to the following short passages and choose the best answer to each question.（10分）Passage 1( ) 1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of exercise.B. The benefits of a healthy diet.C. The impact of sleep on health.D. The influence of stress on daily life.Passage 2( ) 2. What does the speaker suggest we do to improve our memory?A. Exercise more.B. Eat a balanced diet.C. Sleep more.D. Reduce stress.2. Listen to the following long passage and answer the questions.（5分）( ) 1. What is the passage mainly about?A. The history of the Internet.B. The development of smartphones.C. The influence of social media.D. The future of digital technology.( ) 2. According to the speaker, what is one of the advantages of social media?A. It helps people stay connected.B. It improves people's writing skills.C. It makes people more productive.D. It reduces people's workload.二、阅读理解（共40分）Section A（共20分）Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question.Passage 1In recent years, many schools have started to use technology in the classroom. While some people believe that technology is beneficial for education, others argue that it has negative effects on students. In this article, we will explore both sides of the argument.Supporters of technology in education argue that it makes learning more engaging and efficient. With the help of technology, teachers can create interactive lessons that cater to different learning styles. Additionally, students can access a wealth of information online, which can help them develop critical thinking and research skills.1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The benefits of technology in education.B. The drawbacks of technology in education.C. The debate over technology in education.D. The impact of technology on students.2. According to the passage, what is one advantage of using technology in education?A. It improves students' writing skills.B. It helps students develop critical thinking skills.C. It reduces teachers' workload.D. It makes classes more entertaining.Section B（共20分）Passage 2One way to achieve sustainable development is to promote renewable energy sources. By investing in solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, countries can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Another method is to implement energyefficient technologies in industries and households.1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of sustainable development.一、听力理解答案Section A1. 1. B2. C3. D4. B5. A2. 1. Broaden our horizons 2. Improve our language skills3. Enhance our imagination4. Vocabulary5. ComprehensionSection B1. 1. A2. B2. 1. C 2. A二、阅读理解答案Section A1. C2. BSection B1. A1. 听力理解考察学生对日常对话和短文的理解能力。

高中英语学习材料***鼎尚图文理制作***北京市西城区普通中学高二英语下学期3月月考试卷一、单项填空1. ----Why does she always ask you for help？---- There is no one else ____, is there?A. who to turn toB. she can turn toC. for whom to turnD. for her to turn2. China, ____ The Third World, is developing very rapidly.A. belongs toB. belonged toC. belongD. belonging to3. There are five pairs ____, but I’m not at a loss which to buy?A. to chooseB. to choose fromC. to be chosenD. to understand4. I suggested ____ there by train.A. goingB. to goingC. to goD. went5. I saw the missing boy ____ by the river yesterday.A. playingB. playC. playedD. to play6. I don’t catch ____ what you said.A. on atB. on toC. on whichD. at7. She bears little resemblance ____ her sister.A. withB. toC. inD. of8. His ____ to the court for bail has been refused.A. applicantB. applicationC. appliedD. apply9. Newly arrived guests must ____ at the hotel’s reception desk.A. registerB. exchangeC. exposeD. apply10. When you come here for your holiday next time, don’t go to ____ hotel; I can find you ____ bed inmy flat.A. the, aB. the, /C. a, theD. a, /11. It is pretty well understood ___ controls the flow of carbon dioxide in and out the atmosphere today.A. thatB. whenC. whatD. how12. --- I think it’s going to be a big problem.--- Yes, it could be.--- I wonder ___ we do about it.A. ifB. howC. whatD. that13. You should make it a rule to leave things ___ you can find them often.A. whenB. whereC. thenD. there14. A computer can only do ____ you have instructed it to do.A. howB. afterC. whatD. when15. You are saying that everyone should be equal, and this is ___ I disagree.A. whyB. whereC. whatD. how16. He asked me ________ with me.A. what is the troubleB. what wrong wasC. what was the matterD. what trouble it is17. I am sure ________ he said is true.A. thatB. about thatC. of thatD. that what18. When and why he came here ________ yet.A. is not knownB. are not knownC. has not knownD. have not bee19. I wonder how much ________.A. does the watch costB. did the watch costC. the watch costedD. the watch cost20. Mary is ________ someone might recognize her.A. afraid ofB. afraid aboutC. afraid thatD. afraid for21. Late in the afternoon, they arrived at _______ small village _____ north of the West Hill.A. the; theB. a; /C. a; theD. the; /22. ---May I ask you a question after class, Sir?---________, but not during my lunch break.A. Go aheadB. SureC. AnytimeD. Sorry23. Babrack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States, _______ a new chapter in thecountry’s history.A. openedB. opensC. openingD. to open24. Normally, when eating in a private home, it is considered good manners to take is servedand not to ask for something different，the hostess gives you a choice.A. whatever; ifB. anything; unlessC. anything; ifD. whatever; unless25. ---Why didn’t you attend the meeting yesterday?---The meeting? But I wasn’t ________ of it, or I would have attended it.A. informedB. convincedC. accusedD. charged26. _____ made the school proud was ____ more than 80% of the students had been admitted to key universities.A. What, becauseB. What, thatC. That, whatD. That, because27. You’re telli ng me a lie. Your facial expression has __________.A. given you awayB. given you outC. given you offD. given you up28. ---Ring me at 5 am? No, better not so early! I _________.---I got it.A. will sleepB. sleepC. am sleepingD. will be sleeping29. She _______ have left school, for her bike is still here.A. can’tB. wouldn’tC. shouldn’tD. needn’t30. Another big shopping mall is reported ________ in Hefei not long ago.A. to set upB. to have set upC. to have been set upD. having set up31. We tried _______ to persuade her to stay at home; at last she went to the company in spite of her badillness.A. in returnB. in vainC. in factD. in advance32. If you _______ his advice, you ________ all right now.A. had followed; would beB. followed; have beenC. have followed; would beD. followed; would have been33. Must you play the guitar so loudly? I can hardly ______ the book I am reading.A. focus onB. miss outC. wipe outD. base on34. Goods in that store sell well because they are _____ high quality and reasonable price.A. forB. atC. ofD. to35. Can you think of some cases divers obviously knew the traffic rules but didn't obey them?A. whyB. asC. whereD. which36．I made a call to my parents yesterday. To my disappointment，of them answered it.A．either B．none C．neither D．nobody37．—Would you like , sir?—No, thanks. I have had much.A．some more oranges B. any more orangesC．some more orange D. any more orange38．If anyone happens to drop in while I am out, him or her leave a message.A．have B．get C．ask D．tell39．—Did Jack come back early last night?—Yes. It was not yet eight o’clock he arrived home.A．before B．when C．that D．until40．—James, I am sorry I used your computer when you were away this morning.—.A．That’s all right B．It’s a pleasure C．You are welcome D．Don’t mention it二、完形填空My son Joey was born with club feet. The doctors said that with treatment he would be able to walk，but would never run very well. The first three years of his life was ___41___ in hospital. By the time he was eight，you wouldn‘t know he has a problem when you saw him ___42___.Children in our neighborhood always ran around ___43___ their play，and Joey would jump and ran and play，___44___. We never told him that he probably wouldn‘t be ___45___ to run like the other children. So he didn’t know.In ___46___ grade he decided to join the school running team. Every day he trained. He ran more than any of the others，___47___ only the top seven runners would be chosen to run for the ___48___. We didn‘t tell him he probably would never make the team，so he didn’t know.He ran four to five mile every day—even when he had a fever. I was ___49___，so I went to ___50___ him after school. I found him running ___51___. I asked him how he felt. “Okay，” he said. He has two more miles to go. Yet he looked straight ahead and kept ___52___.Two weeks later，the names of the team ___53___ were out. Joey was number six on the list. Joey had ___54___ the team. He was in seventh grade — the other six team members were all eighth graders. We never told him he couldn‘t do it … so he didn’t know. He just ___55___ it.41. A. spent B. taken C. cost D. paid42. A. talk B. sit C. study D. walk43. A. after B. before C. during D. till44. A. either B. too C. though D. yet45. A. able B. sorry C. glad D. afraid46. A. sixth B. seventh C. eighth D. ninth47. A. so B. if C. then D. because48. A. neighborhood B. family C. school D. grade49. A. excited B. tired C. pleased D. worried50. A. think about B. hear from C. agree with D. look for51. A. alone B. away C. almost D. already52. A. riding B. walking C. playing D. running53. A. jumpers B. runners C. doctors D. teachers54. A. got B. kept C. made D. found55. A. made B. played C. had D. took三、阅读理解ALast week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.My earliest memories of my father are of a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him; as a school girl and young adult I feared him and felt bitter about him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A’s and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my father’s friends for lunch at an outdoor cafe. We walked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my son’s funny facial expressions. Gone was my father’s critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?The next day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, I’m at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, I’m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.56. Why did the author feel bitter about her father as a young adult?A. He was silent most of the time.B. He was too proud of himself.C. He did not love his children.D. He expected too much of her.57. When the author went out with her father on weekends, she would feel _______.A. nervousB. sorryC. tiredD. safe58. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?A. More criticalB. More talkativeC. Gentle and friendlyD. Strict and hard-working59. The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to _______?A. the author’s sonB. the author’s fatherC. the friend of the author’s fatherD. the cafe ownerBSome people think that as more and more people have televisions in their homes, fewer and fewer people will buy books and newspapers. Why read an article in the newspaper, when the TV news can bring you the information in a few minutes and with pictures? Why read the life story of a famous man, when a short television program can tell you all that you want to know?Television has not killed reading, however. Today, newspapers sell in very large numbers. And books of every kind are sold more than ever before. Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoyment. Although some books with hard covers are expensive, many books are printed today as paperbacks (平装本), which are quite cheap. A paperback collection of short stories, for example, is always cheaper than an evening at the cinema or the theater, and you can keep a book for ever and read it many times.Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every home. Every home should have a good dictionary. A good encyclopedia (百科全书), though expensive, is useful, too, because you can find information on any subject. Besides, you can have such books as history books, science textbooks, cookbooks, and collections of stories and peoms. Then from time to time you can take a book of peoms off your shelves and read the thoughts and feelings of your favorite poets.60. It can be inferred from the passage that _________.A. TV programs are a chief provider of knowledge.B. cinemas are the best choice in getting information.C. reading is a cheap way of learning and having fun.D. newspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself.61. What does the sentence “Television has not killed reading, however” underlined in the secondparagraph suggest?A. People only need reading, though.B. Reading is still necessary today.C. Reading is more fun than televisionD. Watching television doesn’t help reading.62. Which of the following is mainly discussed in the last paragraph?A. Types of booksB. Kinds of dictionaries.C. Lists of history booksD. Collections of stories and poems63. What can we learn from the passage?A. Fewer and fewer people will by books.B. A good dictionary should be kept in every home.C. Books with hard covers sell better than paperbacks.D. More people like TV programs about famous men.CThe meaning of the word “volunteer” may be a little different in different countries, but it usually means “one who offers his or her services.” There are many different ways in which people can volunteer, such as taking care of sick people, working in homes for homeless children and picking up garbage (垃圾) from beaches and parks. Volunteers may work within their own countries or in other countries. They are often people with a strong wish to help those who are less fortunate than themselves. Volunteers don’t expect any kind of pay.At the root of volunteering is the idea that one person may have the ability to offer services that can help other people. Tracy, a good friend of mine, however, recently came back from India with a new idea of what being a volunteer means. She worked for two and a half weeks in one of Mother Teresa’s home in Calcutta. The following is her story.“I first heard about Mother Teresa in my high school. We watch a video (录像) about her work in India and all over the world. I was so moved by her spirit to help others and her endless love for every human being that after I graduated from high school, I too wanted to try her kind of work. So with two friends I flew to Calcutta for a few weeks.”“I was asked to work in a home for sick people. I helped wash clothes and sheets, and pass out lunch.I also fed the people who were too weak to feed themselves and tried to cheer them up. I felt it was better to share with them than to think that I have helped them. To be honest, I don’t think I was helping very much. It was then that I realized that I had not really come to help, but to learn about and experience another culture that helped improve my own understanding of life and the world.”64. According to the text, a volunteer refers to a person who _________.A. is willing to help those in need without pay.B. can afford to travel to different places.C. has a strong wish to be successful.D. has made a big fortune in life.65. Tracy started her work as a volunteer __________.A. after she met Mother Teresa.B. after she finished high school.C. when she was touring Calcutta.D. when she was working in a hospital.66. Why did Tracy choose to be a volunteer?A. She liked to work with Mother Teresa.B. She had already had some experience.C. She was asked by Mother Teresa to do so.D. She wanted to follow Mother Teresa’s example.67. What is Tracy’s “new idea” (Paragraph 2) of being a volunteer?A. Going abroad to help the sick.B. Working in Mother Teresa’s home.C. Doing simple things to help the poor.D. Improving oneself through helping others.DAre you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time ---about eight hours after you wake up---your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.In many parts of the world, people take naps (小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates (气候), where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease.Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap ---even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.68. Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?A. They eat too much for lunch.B. They sleep too little at night.C. Their body temperature becomes lower.D. The weather becomes a lot warmer.69. If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap?A. About 12:30 pm.B. About 1:30 pm.C. About 2:30 pmD. About 3:30 pm70. What would be the best title for the text?A. Just for a RestB. All for a NapC. A Special Sleep PatternD. Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.四、书面表达据报道，越来越多的农民去城市打工，孩子被留在农村，成为“留守儿童”。

《名师指津·高效备考新模式》高三英语月考卷二第Ⅰ卷（100分）第一部分听力（略）其次部分：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和D)中,选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

AAbout 30 years ago, I left Cuba for the United States with my son. After getting settled finally in Brunswick, New Jersey, I enrolled (注册) my son in kindergarten. Several weeks later, my son’s teacher asked me to meet him at his office.In the teacher’s office, and exchange of greetings was followed by his questions: “Is your son mentally retarded (弱智的)? Does he suffer from any kind of mental disability?”Was he talking about my wonderful Scola? NO, no, it can’t be. What a helpless, lonely moment! I told him that Scola was a quiet, sweet little boy, instead. I asked him why he was asking me all these questions.My son could not follow the teacher’s directions, he told me, and thus, Scola was disrupting the class. Didn’t he know my son did not speak English yet?He was angry; “Why hasn’t your son been taught to speak English? Don’t you speak English at home?”No, I didn’t speak English at home, I replied. I was sure my son would learn English in a couple of months, and I didn't want him to forget his native language. Well, wrong answer! What kind of person would not speak in English to her son at home and at all time? “Are you one of those people who come to this country to save dollars and send them back to their country, never wanting to be a part of this society?”Needless to say, I tried to tell him I was not one of “those people.” Then he told me the meeting was over, and I left.As I had expected, my son learned to speak English fluently before the school year was over. He went on to graduate from college and got a job, earning close to six figures. He travels widely and leads a well-adjusted, contented life. And he has benefited from being bilingual (双语的)。

2022-2023学年高中高三上英语月考试卷学校：____________ 班级：____________ 姓名：____________ 考号：____________考试总分：45 分考试时间： 120 分钟注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息;2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上;卷II（非选择题）一、完形填空（本题共计 1 小题，共计5分）1.(5分) How can I forget the day? On 14 July 1974 I travelled in an overcrowded bus to an unheard town called Shendurni. The next day, I was to join the faculty of a junior college there.（1）_______ about my new job, but anxious and fearful too, I was out of my（2）_______ zone. Around 7 p.m. it started pouring with rain. Wondering about my new career in an unknown land, I had（3）_______ in my seat. I woke up with a(n)（4）_______ to the sound of the conductor announcing the name of my bus stop. I looked out. It was pitch-dark. Ah, a power cut.（5）_______ unusual during heavy rains. "Conductor Sahab, can I get a（6）_______ for myself here? I'm new to the place," I heard myself ask（7）_______. "Arre Bhai, get off my bus and let us go. We（8）_______ to reach the next station on time. Where will you get a place to stay in this goddamned town?" he shouted back. Amid mounting panic, I felt a（9）_______ tap on my shoulder. As I looked back, a warm smile（10）_______ me. "I'm Sawant, from the next town. Thebus（11）_______ there for the night and returns tomorrow morning. Why don't you buy a ticket for the next stop? You can spend the night at my place, and join work tomorrow." I thanked him from my heart and accepted his（12）_______. By the time the bus reached the final stop, it was 8:30p.m. The kind soul led me to his house. He and his wife took great（13）_______ to make my stay comfortable. Iwas（14）_______ with warm water for a bath, followed by a hot（15）_______ and a comfortable bed. All this took place in semi-darkness. No lights yet. I was up early the next morning and my benefactor（恩人）came to（16）_______ me off. I could not see his face clearly, as it was（17）_______ dark. I made it（18）_______ the college in time and taught there for almost 11 years. All this while I（19）_______ him, even asking my new friends and students to help find the kind soul. But Mr Sawantremained（20）_______. Perhaps I had got his name wrong. My only regret: I could not thank him again.（1）A.ExcitedB.InterestedC.WorriedD.Annoyed（2）A.homeB.schoolfortD.dilemma（3）A.knocked offB.dropped offC.turned offD.nodded off（4）A.startB.jumpC.earD.eye（5）A.SomethingB.AnythingC.EverythingD.Nothing（6）A.seatB.roomC.ticketD.map（7）A.sadlyB.quicklyC.nervouslyD.surprisingly（8）eB.getC.needD.ask（9）A.suddenB.softC.realD.warm（10）A.wavedB.welcomedC.greetedD.shook（11）A.stopsB.arrivesC.leavesD.drives（12）A.familyB.solutionC.invitationD.request（13）A.pleasureB.energyC.mindsD.pains（14）A.providedB.armedC.impressedD.blessed（15）A.chatB.discussionC.mealD.tea（16）A.allowB.keepC.showD.see（17）A.yetB.stillC.alreadyD.also（18）A.toB.inC.fromD.for（19）A.sent forB.searched forC.cared forD.waited for（20）A.silentB.strangeC.unbelievableD.untraceable二、阅读理解（本题共计 4 小题，每题 5 分，共计20分）2.The city of San Francisco is a wonderful tourist attraction that offers many different things to see and do. The best way for a traveler to get a good look at the city is to take one of the many different tours there.Tour the City on FootWhen touring the city by walking, you aren't going to walk much. What's more, there are far more benefits. This kind of tour allows you to see as many buildings of the city as possible. A tour of the city on foot usually focuses on a more localized neighborhood level, which can be very interesting in a number of different ways.Hit the Waters of San Francisco BayThe waters of San Francisco Bay have played an important role in the city's development over the last century. Touring San Francisco from the water is a completely unique way for you to see this wonderful city.Take a Bus TourIf you want to see a wide variety of attractions from all over the city, one of the best things you could do is to book a tour through our company that offers services here. A bus tour of San Francisco is one of the most complete ways to experience the city.Tour San Francisco From the AirWhile it is one of the most expensive ways to see San Francisco, touring the city from the air is one ofthe most unique and thrilling ways to see the city. Seeing the city from high above allows you to get a full view of the city as tour guides paint out attractions from high above. If you do decide to tour San Francisco by air, you'll be creating memories that you won't forget forever.We are a travel agency providing high-quality services and discounts. For more information, please click here.（1）How should you tour San Francisco to appreciate its buildings?A. By air.B. On foot.C. By bus.D. By boat.（2）What can we learn about the Waters of San Francisco Bay?A. They have high quality sea water.B. They are explored on a localized level.C. They were not in use until the last century.D. They have helped the city to develop further.（3）What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To introduce San Francisco.B. To show what to do in San Francisco.C. To advertise for a travel agency.D. To persuade people to visit San Francisco.3.China's historic 23-day Chang'e 5 mission has not only obtained precious rock and soil samples from the moon, but has also brought back a group of seeds that traveled the furthest in the nation's agricultural and forestry histories. More than 30 kinds of seeds, including that of rice, oats etc., were placed inside the multi-module Chang'e 5 spacecraft and orbited around the moon for about 15 days.Scientists wished to check what would happen to the seeds after being exposed to extraterrestrial（地外的）forces in lunar orbit and also hoped that they could develop beneficial mutations（突变）. This mission offered good opportunities to scientists, which enabled them to deepen their studies on the effect of cosmic rays on the growth and evolution of life on Earth.Space-based mutation breeding refers to the process of exposing seeds to fores such as microgravity, vacuums and cosmic radiation during a spaceflight and then sending them back to Earth for further observation and planting. Researchers observe and examine several generations of plants grown from space-bred seeds and investigate their mutations—some are positive and desirable while others are negative. Those with positive mutations will be kept and analyzed, and will be introduced to farmers after their certification and approval.Space breeding can generate mutations faster and more conveniently than ground-based experimentsand can bring about some desirable traits that are otherwise hard to introduce. Compared with natural or conventionally bred types of plants, space-developed versions with positive mutations usually feature higher nutritional content, greater annual yields, shorter growth periods and better resistance to diseases and insect pests.China conducted its first space breeding experiment in 1987, using a satellite to carry seeds into space. Since then, hundreds of kinds of seeds and seedlings have traveled with dozens of Chinese spaceships. Space breeding has helped to produce more than 200 new types of mutated plants in China that have been approved for large-scale cultivation, ranging from grains to vegetables and fruits. The Chang'e 5 robotic mission returned 1,731 grams of lunar rock and soil to Earth, marking a historic accomplishment 44 years after the last lunar substances were taken back.【长难句分析】1. Scientists wished to check what would happen to the seeds after being exposed to extraterrestrial（地外的）forces in lunar orbit and also hoped that they could develop beneficial mutations（突变）.翻译：科学家们希望检查这些种子在月球轨道上暴露在地外力量后会发生什么，也希望它们能发展翻译：出有益的突变。