上海市金山中学2019-2020学年高一上学期期末英语试题

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AArtificial intelligence (AI) is practically everywhere today. There are so many products out there which use AI. Some are being developed, some are already in use, and some failed and are being improved, so it’s very difficult to name a few of them and regard them as the best.ViIt is an AI personal trainer which is mainly concerned with fitness and coaching. It, however, requires the use of bio-sensing earphones and other fitness tracking equipment (设备)! It can play your favourite music while you work out and all you have to worry about is the exercise you’re doing.Deep TextDo you ever wonder how an ad appears suddenly just whenyou are looking for something similar? This is because of Deep Text. It uses real-time consumer (消费者) information to produce data which in turn is used to target consumers. Thus, if you search online for flight tickets from Bangalore to Delhi, it is very likely that an ad relating to hotels in Delhi will soon follow.Hello EggIf you live alone and miss your mother because you always miss your breakfast or don’t know what to eat for dinner, the n Hello Egg is exactly what you are looking for. A very healthy choice of the 2-minute noodles and oats, Hello Egg provides you with a detailed weekly meal plan about the needs of your body. It is truly a modern AI-powered home cooking tool for the young.WordsmithYou can put Mr. Smith into your Microsoft Excel using their free API, and let it write up detailed analysis (分析) of the stories behind your numbers. It can produce detailed reports on thousands of pages of spreadsheets in seconds.1.What can we learn about Vi from the text?A. It is an AI music player.B. It is a bio-sensing earphone.C. It doesn’t work without bio-sensing earphones.D. It can make you more energetic while you work out.2. Which can help you improve cooking skill?A.Hello Egg.B.Deep Text.C.Vi.D.Wordsmith.3. What can Wordsmith do for us?A.Produce a detailed report.B.Book a ticket ahead of time.C.Provide us with a detailed meal plan.D.Offer us information on hotels for traveling.BA couple in their 60s has travelled 12,000 miles across 16 countries from Britain to China — riding their bikes the entire way. Grandparents Peter and Chris stepped on the long journey after deciding to “do something a bit different”. They traversed (横穿) cities, deserts, mountains and everything in between across Europe, the Middle East and the East Asia. The married couple of 37 years enjoyed themselves with delicious local food and spent most nights inside a tiny tent put up wherever they could find shelter.Peter, 66, said the moment they finally had a look at the famous Great Wall after a year and a half of cycling 30 miles a day was “really exciting”. At the end of their journey, the special pair didn’t fly home but instead choose to book a cabin (舱) inside a 400m-long container ship. The final part was a three-week voyage from Singapore across the Indian Ocean and into the Mediterranean Sea before arriving at Southampton.“You never know what the day is going to bring. All you know is that you aregoing to get on your bike and cycle. Every day is an adventure and every day is new. Overall, the experience is absolutely unbelievable, ” Peter said.Peter and Chris initially set out to cycle from Britain in January 2017 but were forced home. They had cycled all the way to Hungary when Peter slipped on tiles and broke his leg. After seven months of recovery, the couple set out again in Britain. They finally arrived in China in November 2018.Both Peter and Chris agreed that the best part of the entiretrip was coming across the kindness of strangers along the way, many of whom invited the couple for food and drink. Chris, 64, said, “It was a wonderful experience, particularly wonderful because of the amazing people we met along the way.”4.What’s the couple’s purpose of taking the long journey?A.To try something new.B.To break the world record.C. To go across 16 countries by bike.D. To celebrate their 37-year marriage.5. How did the couple go back to their home after the trip to China?A. By cycling.B. By train.C. By plane.D. By sea.6. Why did the couple put off their trip in 2017?A. Peter had an accident.B. They ran out of their money.C. They met with a heavy snow.D. Peter fell ill suddenly in Hungary.7. What’s the best part of the trip for the couple?A. The beautiful scenes.B. The help from others.C. The delicious food and drink.D. The kindness from other cyclists.CHundreds of thousands of lives were saved in 2017 alone because of the improvement of the environment, according to a new research. Fine particle pollution declined rapidly following the new rules on industrial emissions and the promotion of cleanfuels, according to the study, published on Monday in the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. The study, which focused on the period from 2013-2017, was conducted by a group of Chinese researchers and scientists.PM2.5, as this kind of pollution is known, is so small that it can enter the bloodstream, potentially leading to cancer, stroke and heart attack in the long term. After rapid industrialization and weak regulations left the country with a reputation for smog and bad air quality, Chinese authorities started to take air pollution seriously in 2008.In 2013, Beijing had PM2.5 concentrations 40 times higher than levels recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), and the governmentintroduced its toughest-ever clean air policies that year. The study found “signif icant declines” in PM2.5 levels across China from 2013-2017, with new standards for thermal power plants and industrial boilers, the replacement of old factories, and new emissions rules for vehicles. The authors say this “confirms the effectiveness of Chi na’s recent clean air actions.”These recent actions have seen Beijing fall out of the top 100 most-polluted cities in Asia in recent years, with the pollution levels 10% lower across Chinese cities between 2017 and 2018, according to a report by Greenpeace and AirVisual. Shanghai, the country’s largest city and financial capital, has also made environmental advances, such as adopting strict recycling regulations. Public pressure has been the driving force of pollution policy in China.Air pollution is a global issue, and India is now home to 22 of the 30 most polluted world cities, according to the Greenpeace and AirVisual report. In the US, a recent study said air pollutionwas linked to more than 107,000 deaths in 2011 and cost the country $866 billion.8. What saved many lives in China?A. China’s clean air policies.B. The increased particle pollution.C. The study by researchers.D. The reduction of the clean fuels.9. Why did PM2.5 cause many diseases?A. It was called smog.B. It made the air cleaner.C. It went into the blood.D. It had a bad reputation.10. When did Chinese government decide to treat the pollution?A. In 2008.B. In 2013.C. In 2017.D. In 2018.11. What did people in Shanghai do to protect the environment?A. They built the thermal power plants.B. They stopped using industrial boilers.C. They made Shanghai financial capital.D. They tried to recycle some rubbish.DIn the 1994 film Forrest Gump, there’s a famous saying, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” The surprise is part of the fun. Now blind box toys are bringing the magic of surprise to online shopping.A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging(包装) butinvisible from the outside. You don’t know what will be inside, although the toys typically come from pop culture, ranging from movies to comics and cartoons.Blind boxes have caught on since they were first introduced from Japan to China in 2014. According to a 2019 Tmall report, the mini-series of Labubu blind box. designed by Hong Kong -born Kasing Lung, was named Champion of Unit Sales with 55,000 sold in just 9 seconds during the Singles Day shopping event. Most customers for blind boxes are young people aged 18 to 35.According to The Paper, blind box toys are popular in part because of their cute appearances. The typically cute cartoon figurines (小塑像) come in miniature (微型的) sizes, making them suitable for display almost anywhere.Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations(装饰品), the mystery and uncertainty of the process also attracts people. It’s the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another.“Fear of the unknown is always a part of the box-opening process,” said Miss Cao, 24, who lives and works in Shenyang. Speaking to Sina News, she said: “Until you open all the boxes, you cannot know what it is inside.”Opening a blind box is a delightful little surprise for our mundane daily lives, something small but fun to wait for each day, week or month. When people open this simple little box, they may be disappointed, but the uncertainty is part of the fun. People will open more blind boxes and hope for a better outcome.When someone re-makes Forrest Gump, don't be surprised if he says, “Life is like a blind box.”12.What feature of blind boxes attracts people?A.They often get toys designed by famous artists.B.They don’t know what they’ve got until they open them.C.They can learn about pop culture from the packaging.D.They can experience the excitement of online shopping.13.Why does Miss Cao love blind box toys?。

上海市金山中学2019-2020学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题I. Listening Comprehension (30)Section A (10)Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers in your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. A television. B. A computer.C. A telescope.D. An elevator.2. A. In a cosmetic shop. B. In a pharmacy.C. In a supermarket.D. At home.3. A. Caught colds. B. Watered Julie’s plants.C. Traveled overseas.D. Disagree with her plan.4. A. He is kind. B. He is impolite.C. He is somewhat busy.D. She has no comments.5. A. Take a break. B. Go to work.C. Keep trying.D. Do other problems.6. A. He wants to ride to school with the woman.B. He prefers to take the bus to school.C. He has to stand on the bus if he takes it to school.D. He doesn’t think the traffic is a problem.7. A. He is going on vacation.B. He has not registered for any class yet.C. He does not plan to study.D. He has a very busy schedule.8. A. Allow the woman to go ahead of him. B. Accept the woman’s apology.C. Go to the front of the line.D. Apologize to the woman.9. A. He is willing to help her.B. He is too busy to help her.C. He will help her after he finishes his assignment.D. His car broke down and he couldn’t afford a new one.10. A. More people like dancing. B. There is going to be a party.C. More people should learn dancing.D. Big parties are great fun.Section B(20分)Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Because he failed in the match.B. Because he liked to dream there.C. Because he had no money.D. Because he could see the hotel there.12. A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday.C. On Tuesday.D. On Saturday.13. A. Because he didn’t like the warm and soft bed.B. Because he liked to sleep in the park.C. Because he wanted to have a good dream.D. Because he couldn’t pay for it.Questions 14 through 17 are based on the following passage.14. A. The relationship between business and people.B Now business goes green.C. Shopping habits are changing.D. Green products in the supermarket.15. A. About half. B. About 20000.C. About two out of five.D. About one third.16. A. Public caring for the environment. B. Companies’ desire for big sales.C. New ways of doing business.D. Rapid growth of supermarket.17. A. The selling point for the consumers.B. The charming company name.C. A great demand for healthy food.D. The manufacturing of green products.Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following conversation.18. A. Archeology. B. Chinese culture.C. Chinese.D. Architecture.19. A. 2. B. 12.C. 24.D. 10.20. A. In January. B. In December.C. In April.D. In July.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (40分)Section A(10分)Directions: Choose which is the best answer to the following blanks.1. —Remember the first time we met, Jack?— Of course I do. You ______ in the library.A. have readB. readC. had readD. were reading【答案』D【解析』考查时态。

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

2019-2020学年上海市金山中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn September, something terrible happened on the west coast ofTasmania,Australia. As many as 380 pilot whales became stranded(搁浅) in shallow water there and later died. This might have beenAustralia’s largest stranding event on record, the BBC reported.But this large amount of whale stranding is not uncommon. For centuries, it has happened all over the world and has puzzled scientists. Scientists say the cause is often unknown. But they have offered many different explanations.Some say the whales chase small fish for food and end up in shallow water because they are not paying attention to where they are going.Others think the stranding has something to do with Earth’s geomagnetic field (地磁场). They say that a geomagnetic compass in whales’ brains controls their position. Unusual changes in Earth’s magnetic field can affect the whales’ compasses and send them in the wrong direction.Another explanation suggests that stranding is caused by the close relationships that whales have. Pilot whales travel in large groups. One lead whale might mistakenly lead the whole group to shallow water. “And if one gets into trouble, the others will not leave,” said Sheryl Gibney, a leading biologist fromNew Zealand. “Some will come in and try to help, they get trapped on the beach, then more will come.”The whales are trapped by mistake or out of sympathy(同情). Once they get stranded, they will likely die. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of theUS, less than 10 percent of all stranded whales survive.1. What do we know about the stranding inAustralia?A. It happened on theeast coast ofAustralia.B. It caused the death of over 300 pilot whales.C. It is commonly seen in September each year.D. It was the largest stranding event in the world.2. According to Gibney, the pilot whales are the animals that________.A. are kind to each otherB. are easy to lose directionC. are too huge to float in the seaD.are silly to follow the leading whale3. What is the story mainly about?A. How human activity has affected whales.B. What might cause whale strandings.C. How whales find their direction while traveling.D. What scientists are doing to save stranded whales.BRock and pop hitmaker Jim Steinman, who wrote and composed music for Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion, and more, died Monday in Danbury, Connecticut. He was 73. Steinman's brother Billconfirmed that the cause of death was kidney (肾) failure.A statement posted on Steinman's Facebook page read, “It's with a heavy heart that I can confirm Jim's passing. There will be much more to say in the coming hours and days as we prepare to honor this giant of a human being and his glorious legacy.”Steinman's wholly unique career found him working as a composer, lyricist, and producer for many artists in a variety of styles. According to a biography on his website, the records he's worked on have sold more than 190 million copies worldwide. He was nominated (提名) for four Grammys, and won Album of the Year for his work on Dion's 1996 smash,Falling Into You.Steinman began his career in a musical theater while in college, writing and starring in a rock musical calledThe Dream Engine, which gained the attentionof New York theatrical producer Joe Papp. After graduating, Steinman worked at the Public Theater (which was established by Papp). In 1973, Yvonne Elliman recorded Steinman's song “Happy Ending”, which became Steinman's first commercially released tune. That same year, the Public Theater staged his musicalMore Than You Deserve.One of the actors who auditioned forMore Than You Deservewas Meat Loaf, and he and Steinman soon struck up a close personal and professional relationship. The two began working on Meat Loaf's solo album,Bat Out of Hell, in the early 70s, but it wouldn't be released until 1977. It wasn't until about one year later — after Meat Loaf performed onSaturday Night Live— that the album became a hit.“There is no other songwriter ever like him,” Meat Loaf said. “I can never repay him. He has been such an influence, in fact, the biggest influence on my life, and I learned so much from him that there would be no way Icould ever repay Mr. Jim Steinman.”4. What caused Jim Steinman's death?A. A hit on the head.B. A kidney problem.C. A failed operation.D. A lack of blood supply.5. What is the correct order of the following events?a. Meat Loaf performed onSaturday Night Live.b. Jim released his first commercial tuneHappy Ending.c. Jim and Meat Loaf released the albumBat Out of Hell.d. Jim starred in a rock musical calledThe Dream Engine.e. Jim's musicalMore Than You Deservewas put on show.f. Jim won Album of the Year for his work onFalling Into You.A. dbecafB. dbcfaeC. fdcaebD. fbceda6. Why was Jim Steinman important to Meat Loaf?A. Because Jim was an extraordinary songwriter.B. Because Jim allowed him not to repay his debt.C. Because Jim was influential in the music industry.D. Because Jim gave him friendship and career support.7. What do we learn about Jim Steinman?A. He mainly focused his career on acting in musicals.B. He is a well-known and widely respected musician.C. His closest friends were Bill, Papp and Meat Loaf.D. He won four Grammys in the course of his career.CGetting rid of dirt, in the opinion of most people, is a good thing However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt.In the early 16th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block outdisease, as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths. By 1538, the French king had closed the bath houses in his kingdom. So did the king ofEnglandin 1546. Thus began a long time when the rich and the poor inEuropelived with dirt in a friendly way.Henry IV, king ofFrance, was famously dirty. Upon learning that a nobleman had taken a bath, the king ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease, the nobleman should not go out.Though the belief in the merit(优点) of dirt was long-lived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbor ever since the 18th century. Scientifically speaking, cleaning away dirt is good to health. Clean water supply and hand washing are practical means of preventing disease. Yet, it seems that standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science since World War II. Advertisements repeatedly sell the idea: clothes need to be whiter than white, cloths ever softer, surfaces to shine. Has the hate for dirt, however, gone too far?Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowadays. Many first-time parents nervously try to warn their children off touching dirt, which might be responsible for the spread of disease. On the contrary, Mary Ruebush, an American immunologist(免疫学家), encourages children to play in the dirt to build up a strong immune system. And the latter position is gaining some ground.8. The kings ofFranceandEnglandin the 16th century closed bath houses because .A. they lived healthily in a dirty environmentB. they thought bath houses were too dirty to stay inC. they considered bathing as cause of skin diseaseD. They believed disease could be spread in public baths9. Which of the following best describes Henry IV’s attitude to bathing?A. CuriousB. AfraidC. ApprovingD. Uninterested10. How does the passage mainly develop?A. By following the order of time.B. By making comparison.C. By providing examplesD. By following the order of importance.111. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passages?A. To call attention to the danger of dirt.B. To introduce the history of dirt.C. To present the change of views on dirt.D. To stress the role of dirt.DIt’s 13:30 and 28-year-old Marten Pella 's smart phone starts pinging, a signal that it’s time for us to stop working around his living room table and instead start our workout routine together. A cartoon character wearing bright red shorts on video begins instructing us to do star-jumps and sit-ups around his apartment.Pella, a research assistant at Stockholm University, is part of the Hoffice movement, which invites workers-freelancers（自由职业者）or full-time employees who can do their jobs remotely—to work at each other’s homes to increase productivity and enjoy an active social life.Those attending Hoffice events advertised on Facebook are typically asked to work silently in 45-minute blocks, before taking short breaks together to exercise, or simply chatting over a coffee. In addition, each participant shares daily objectives with the rest of the group upon arrival, and is invited to report back on whether or not they have achieved them at the end of the day.“Often when I am alone, I can work focused for a couple of hours but then I’m easily distracted（分心）.The help of others makes me so much more disciplined.” says Pella, who attends Hoffice events as both a guest and a host. Lunches mean networking and connecting with new contacts. “People are coming from really different areas and have different professions so there can be really interesting discussions,” he says.The Hoffice movement has grown quickly since it was founded in 2014 by Swedish psychologist Christofer Franzen, now 37. He had been giving lectures on the benefits of collective（集体的）intelligence, but realised he was spending most of his own time working alone at his kitchen table. “I wanted to test more structured home co-working with friends in similar situations,” he says.Franzen says that holding events in houses and apartments creates a unique atmosphere, because there’s a sense of community and desire to contribute. He’s looking for ways to expand the social value of Hoffice, by matching up members with relevant skills to share and even encouraging jobseekers to join its gatherings.12. Where is Pella when his smart phone starts pinging?A. In his own home.B. In his office.C. In another person’s home.D. At Stockholm University.13. What do people attending Hoffice events do first when they meet?A. Watch an exercise video.B. Work silently for 45 minutes.C. Tell each other their daily plans.D. Report what they have achieved.14. What does Franzen really mean by saying “friends in similar situations”?A. They usually work alone.B. They often give lectures.C. They study collective intelligence.D. They have to work at a kitchen table.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Sharing Comfortable WorkplacesB. A New Way to Make New FriendsC. Benefits of Collective IntelligenceD. Working from Others’ Homes第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

金山中学2019学年度第一学期高一年级英语学科期中考试卷（考试时间：120分钟满分：150分命题人：审核人：）第一卷（90分）I. Listening Comprehension （25分）Section A （10分）Directions: In Section A, you will hear five short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. 8:10 B. 8:25 C. 8:30 D. 8:452. A. $6 B. $ 9 C. $ 15 D. $183. A. A salesman B.A lawyer C. A journalist D. An employer4. A. In the hospital. B. At the airport. C. In the school. D. In the prison.5. A. Because Dave was not happy about his hospital.B. Because he had to look after his girlfriend in the hospital.C. Because he didn’t help prepare the dinner.D. Because he didn’t call to inform them of his coming.6. A. She likes talking with her cousins.B. She will go to Australia soon.C. She went to bed very late these days.D. She studied very late these days.7. A. In a restaurant. B. At the supermarket.C. At the airport.D. In the cinema.8. A. Nobody would like to watch Kong Fu Panda.B. The lady sold out all the tickets last night.c. They are going to watch the movie together.D. Kong Fu Panda is a popular movie.9. A. Using keys. B. Finding something missing.C. Searching for information online.D. Typing letters.10. A. They can’t afford a trip to Japan.B. He doesn’t like going to Japan at all.C. They can go to Japan and Hawaii as well.D. They can go to Hawaii for free.Section B（15分）Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The questions will be read twice, but the question will be spoken only once. When you head a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Solar system. B. English people. C.A leaf. D. The sky12. A. Fox Talbot. B. Larry Schaaf. C. Thomas Wedgwood, D. New York.13. A. £200 B. About £6,000 C. More than £60,000 D. Worthless Questions 14 through 16 are based on the follow passage.14. A. basket. B. An egg. C. A cup. D. A pear.15. A. To let in the sunshine. B. To serve as its door.C. To keep the nest cool.D. For the bird to lay eggs.16.A.Some are built underground. B. Some can be eaten.C. Most are sewed with grasses.D. Most are dried by the sun.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the follow conversation.17. A. They provide us with oxygen. B. They help to treat disease.C. They are used as building materials.D. They are sources of food.18. Because mothers like to use carnations to beautify their surroundings.B. Because their mothers like carnations most.C. Because carnations convey people’s love and respect for their mothers.D. Because carnations are easy to find.19. A. Because his wife likes flowers.B. Because he likes their beauty and smells.C. Because he wants to make money by selling them.20. A. Animals. B. StorybookC. Model plane.D. PlantsII. Grammar and vocabulary （20分）Section A （10分）Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Different background shouldn’t mean less education, Fifty years ago, in a primary school classroom, two boys aged 11 took an examination called the 11-plus, （21）______ would make decisions about the rest of their lives. Paul passed and went to a “grammar school”. Baz failed the examination and went to a “secondary modern school”. They did not see each other again for years, Many grammar schools （22）______ （establish）hundreds of years ago to teach the Latin language to children who were not from rich families. They encouraged students （23）______ （study）until they were 18 and then to go to university. Secondary modern school students left at 16, usually with fewer qualifications than grammar school students. Baz says the secondary modern school and （24）______（few）resources and the quality of teaching was not as good.Things have changed. In the 1960 s and the 1970s “comprehensive schools” were created. Today, 90 percent children aged 11 to 16 from the same area to the same school without （25）______ （take）any entry examination.The British often disagrees about the best way （26）______ （educate）their children. Many people say that comprehensive schools help more children to succeed because they provide everybody （27）______ similar opportunities in a fairer way. Another view, though, is that more intelligent children, especially （28）______ from poor homes are better supported at grammar schools. Now, the government plans to open new grammar schools （29）______ ______ almost two million children will go to the same type of school that Paul attended.And Paul and Baz? Aged 60, they met again and compared what had happened to them. After university, Paul was qualified as a teacher （30）______ Baz went to work in a factory at 16 and later became an engineer. In fact, Baz had a much higher salary than Paul— so perhaps life is fair after all.Section B （10分）Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Among the note-taking forms in today’s US schools, the Cornell method is widely recommended. Providing a form for concentrating and organizing notes, the Cornell method sets up a system to direct students to （31）______ the paper into two columns. The note-taking column, which is usually on the right, is twice the size of the key word column on the left. The student should leave five to seven lines blank, at the bottom of the page.Notes from a lecture or teaching occupy the note-taking column which （32）______ contain the main ideas of the textbook or lecture. Most（33）______ ideas and long sentences are avoided while （34）______ or abbreviations （缩写）are preferred instead. To assist with future reviews, （35）______ thoughts or questions should be noted down as soon as possible so that the students may （36）______ to these points for reflection or further research. The key-word column is a(n) （37）______ place to note down these ideas. These ideas may later turn into potential research results as students are always encouraged to reflect on the notes（38）______ or go deep into the questions further.Within 24 hours after the note-taking, the student must revise and then produce a short summary in the bottom space. Such move helps him to（39）______ the topic better. When preparing for a test, the student has （40）______ to a brief but detailed record of the previous classes.II. Reading Comprehension（45分）Section A（15分）Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like attention drawn to myself. And unless otherwise assigned a seat by the teacher, I always 41 to sit at the back of the classroom.All this 42 after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher 43 I should try out for the basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy idea because I didn’t have a good sense of 44 , nor did I have the team ability to keep pace with the others on the team and they would laughat me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “going for it”, I wouldn’t have decided to give a try.Taking the 45 to go to the tryouts was only the half of it! When I first started attending the practice sessions, I didn’t even know the rules of the game. Sometimes I’d get 46 and take a shot at the wrong direction-which made me feel really stupid. 47 , I wasn’t the only one “new” at the game, so I decided to 48 learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t know “just yet”.I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the 49 and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and exciting. Very soon the competitive part in me was winning over my 50 confidence. With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the process—friends who 51 my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much fun!With my improved self-confidence comes more 52 from teachers and classmates. I have gone from “ 53 ” in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call 54 to myself, to raising my hand- even when I sometimes wasn’t and not 100 percent 55 I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.41. A. admitted B. chose C. forbidden D. affected42. A. reflected B. remained C. changed D. ruined43. A. admitted B. objected C. suggested D. considered44. A. balance B. exercise C. angle D. expression45. A. signal B. impression C. courage D. hesitation46. A. confused B. bored C. assisted D. frightened47. A. Effectively B. Regularly C. Historically D. Luckily48. A. glance at B. concentrate on C. apply for D. have access to49. A. rules B. structures C. remarks D. gestures50. A. preference to B. overuse of C. lack of D. expert in51. A. maintained B. included C. preferred D. respected52. A. stress B. praise C. wonder D. sigh53. A. sealing B. lasting C. attracting D. hiding54. A. attention B. authority C. hostility D. damage55. A. rude B. normal C. likely D. sureSection B （22 分）Directions:Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）A famous foreign company in China wanted to employ a secretary for its public relation department.A beautiful girl with a master degree became a winning candidate （候选人）through the competition. At its last stage she faced an oral test together with another girl who was her equal not only in good looks but also in education standard, The girl we talk about was confident in herself and successful in the oral test It seemed that she would get the chance. The examiner told her on behalf of（代表）the company that she could come to office of the company next Monday as a new employee. At last he asked her, “Have you anything else to say?” Shocked by the unexpected question, the beautiful girl was quite at a loss, saying with hesitation, “I have to talk with my parents before I give an answer.” Surprised, the examiner said calmly, “In that case, let’s wait till you are ready.”The next day the girl came to tell that her parents agreed to her beginning work next Monday. But the examiner said regretfully, “Sorry, the job position is filled by another suitable candidate. You had better have a try in another place.” The beautiful girl was surprised. She asked for an explanation and was told, “What is needed here is a person who knows her own mind.”That was how a good opportunity slipped away right under the nose of a beautiful girl.56. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.A. the other girl who failed at the last oral test was most likely to get the job.B. other girls chosen in next test held the company.C. the company lost its best employee.D. the examiner was surprised at his first choice.57.What did the examiner value most?A. One’s beautiful looks.B. One’s independence.C. One’s young age.D. One’s knowledge.58. Why did the beautiful girl want to ask her parents for advice?A. She knew what to do.B. She hadn’t expected the examiner would ask such a question.C. She couldn’t answer the question.D. Her parents would scold（责备）her if she agreed without their permission.59. The best title of this passage probably is ______.A. Make your Decision QuicklyB. Seize your Chance in TimeC. Have your Own JudgmentD. Hesitation Leads to Failure（B）TimetableU.S. Families with a Laptop（Percentage）Menu60. If you would like to have some vegetable beef, what may be your choice?A. French Slam ○R.B. Chicken Fried Steak.C. Sandwich with Salad or Soup.D. The Super Bird○R.61. If one wants to attend a business lunch in London at 12:00, the latest train that he should take at Oxford leaves at ______.A. 09:48B. 10:35C. 11:15D. 11:4562. The chart shows that from 2008 to 2013, ______.A. the percentage of the Spanish families with a laptop rose 60 pointsB. the percentage of the White families with a laptop remained unchangedC. the number of the Black families with a laptop was on the decreaseD the number of the Asian families with a laptop showed the sharpest increase（C）Are some people born clever, and others born stupid? Or is intelligence developed by our environment and our experience? Strangely enough, the answer to these questions is yes. To some extent our intelligence is given to us at birth, and no amount of education can make a genius out of a child born with low intelligence, On the other hand, a child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less than one who lives in rich and varied surroundings. Thus the limits of person’s intelligence are fixed at birth, whether or not he reaches those limits will depend on his environment. This view, now held by most experts, can be supported in a number of ways.It is easy to show that intelligence is to some extent something we are born with. The closer the blood relationship between two people, the closer they are likely to be intelligence. Thus if we take two unrelated people at random from population, it is likely that their degree of intelligence will be completely different, If, on the other hand, we take two identical twins, they will very likelybe as intelligent as each other. Relations like brothers and sisters, parents and children, usually have similar intelligence, and this clearly suggests that intelligence depends on birth.Imagine now that we take two identical twins and put them in different environments. We might send one, for example, to a university and the other to a factory where the work is boring. We would soon find differences in intelligence developing, and this indicates that environment as well as birth plays a part. This conclusion is also suggested by the fact that people who live in close contact with each other, but who are not related at all are likely to have similar degree of intelligence.63. Which of these sentences best describes the writer’s point in Paragraph 1?A. To some extent, intelligence is given at birth.B. Intelligence is developed by the environment.C. Some people are born clever and others born stupidD. Intelligence is fixed at birth, but is developed by the environment64. It is suggested in this passage that ______.A. close relation usually have similar intelligenceB. unrelated people are not likely to have different intelligenceC. the closer the blood relationship between people, the more different they are likely to be in intelligenceD. people who live in close contact with each other are not likely to have similar degrees of intelligence65. The phrase “at random” （Line 3, para, 2）means ______.A. purposelyB. intendedlyC. aimlesslyD. independently66. The best title for this article would be ______.A. What Dose Intelligence Means?B. On IntelligenceC. We Are Born with IntelligenceD. Environment Plays a Part in Developing IntelligenceSection C （8分）Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Choosing the right job is probably one of the most important decisions we have to make in life, and it is frequently one of the hardest decisions we have to make. One important question that you might ask yourself is: “How do I get a good job?”（67）______.There are people who can answer an insignificant advertisement in the local paper and land the best job in the world; others write to all sorts of places all over the country, and never seem to get a reply at all. Still others believe that the in person, door-to-door approach is by far the best way to get a job; and then there are those who, through no active decision of their own, just seem to be in the right place at the right time （68）______. He used to spend a lot of his free time down by the sea watching the tall ships, but never thinking that he might one day sail one of them. His father was a farmer, and being a sailor could never be anything for the boy but an idle dream One day, on his usual wandering, he heard the captain of the ship complaining that he could not sail because one member of his crew was sick. Without stopping to think, the lad （少年）offered to take his place. （69）______.This story also illustrates the importance of seizing an opportunity when it presents itself. If the lad had gone home to ponder （考虑）his decision for a week, he may have missed his chance. It is one thing to be offered an opportunity; it is another thing to take it and use it well. Sometimes we hear stories about people who break all the rules and still seem to land plum jobs（美差）.When you go for a job interview or fill out an application, you are expected to say nice things about the company to which you are applying. （70）______. And within a year this person had become general manger of the company.第二卷（60分）I. Verb filling（20分）1. I first met Tom 10 years ago. He______ (work) in a radio factory at that time.2. According to the timetable, the aeroplane ______ (leave) at 8 o’clock in the morning.3.—What’s that noise?—Oh, I forgot to tell you. The new machine ______ (test).4. Great changes ______ (take place) in my hometown in the past few years.5. He stepped into the office, ______ (sit) down and began to fill in the forms.6. He kept looking at her, wondering whether he ______ (see) her somewhere.7. He promised he ______ (not make) the same mistake again.8. This is the first time that he ______ (visit) the museum.9. Remember to send me a photo of us next time you ________ (write) to me.10. I know Mr Brown. We ________ (introduce) to each other at an international meeting.II. Translation（3+3+4+5=15分）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 迄今为止，科学家们还没有找到治疗癌症的良方。

2019-2020学年上海市金山中学高三英语期末试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFour Best Hikes in the WorldThere's nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike. No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth, we've got you covered. Below are four best hikes inthe world.Torres del Paine W CircuitLocation (位置): Patagonia. ChileDistance: 37 + milesTime: 5~6 daysBest time to go: October to JanuaryThe W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes you'll find. Not only will you appreciate the diverse landscapes and striking granite pillars (花岗岩柱子), but you'll probably meet some new friends along the way.Grand Canyon Rim - to - Rim HikeLocation: Arizona, the United StatesDistance: 48 milesTime: 1~3 daysBest time to go: May to June, September to OctoberThere's no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world. Located in one of the USA's most beautiful parks, the views are ly appealing. Just make sure you're prepared for the challenge.Trek to PetraLocation: JordanDistance: 47 milesTime: 5~ 6 daysBest time to go: October to AprilTake the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of the world. Hike through canyons, gorges and ridges, and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoidingcrowds of tourists.Yosemite Grand TraverseLocation: California, the United StatesDistance: 60 milesTime: 6~7 daysBest time to go: July to SeptemberKnown for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised byNational Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.1.Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia, Chile?A.AprilB.MayC.AugustD.December2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?A.JordanB.Patagonia, ChileC.Arizona, the United StatesD.California, the United States3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?A.Plant sequoia treesB.Appreciate waterfallsC.Visit local templesD.Climb granite pillarsBA former UPS driver and his wife have made history by donating $20 million to Morgan State University – the largest gift any historically black college or university (HBCU) has ever received from a former student. The money, pledged by Calvin Tyler Jr and his wife Tina, will fund scholarships that were established under the Tylers’ name in 2002.Tyler grew up in a low-income family and was forced to drop out of Morgan State University in 1963 because he could no longer afford to study. The following year, Tyler saw a job advertisement in a Baltimore newspaper from United Parcel Service and got a job with the company as a driver. He rose through the ranks during his 34-year career at the global shipping company to become its senior vice president of US operations and a member of the board of directors before retiring in 1998.Tyler and his wife, also a Baltimore native, have lived all across the country but he said they have never forgotten their humble beginnings.Their latest pledge follows a $5million commitment they made in 2016 for the fund, which to date hassupported 222 students with full or partial scholarships.Marybeth Gasman, a professor at Rutgers University who studies HBCUs, said the gift is significant because public HBCU’s like Morgan State University tend to have a lower alumni giving rate compared to private ones.“For a long time, they weren’t asking alumni to give,” she said. But that has changed in the past couple of decades, she added, and the schools have “started asking alumni to give and creating a culture of philanthropy (慈善) on campus.”David K. Wilson, the president of Morgan State University, said the money will help students for years to come. “Morgan is so proud to call this son and daughter of the great city of Baltimore our own,” he said in a statement. “Through their historic giving, the doors of higher education will most certainly be kept open for generations of aspiring leaders whose financial shortfalls may have kept them from realizing their academic dreams.”“We are forever indebted to the Tylers”.4. Why is Tyler’s donation historic?A. He was a former UPS driver.B. The donation is large enough.C. The donation will fund his scholarships.D. He used to be a student at the university.5. What is a driving force of Tyler’s donation?A. His working experiences.B. His career achievements.C. His promise to the university.D. His past embarrassing situations.6. Which is true about HBCUs according to Gasman?A. They are mainly public universities.B. They are encouraging alumni to donate.C. They rarely accept help from the alumni.D. They have changed little over the decades.7. What can be inferred about Tyler from Wilson’s comments?A. He’s helped many city leaders.B. He’s grateful to his university.C. He’s made great contributions.D. He’s proud of his son and daughter.CAccording to a survey, the wasteof food on the dining table occupies 10% of the total grain output.Last week, Meituan, a giant online food ordering platform, co-published a proposal with a number of business organizations, calling on restaurants to stop food waste and help develop new eating habits for customers. Following the proposal, merchants are asked to offer guidance for consumers, including reminding them during the ordering process about the taste of the ingredients, portion sizes and other information about the dishes, to helpthem avoid excessive ordering and food waste.Catering（餐饮)associations in more than 18 provinces have also joined the campaign to remove food waste. The Wuhan Catering Association proposed an “NT" ordering code for restaurants in which a group of 10 diners would only order enough for nine people. More food is only brought to the table if required. On Friday, the China Cuisine Association announced that it had teamed up with Ele. me, the Alibaba Group Holding-owned food delivery platform, to launch a "half-dish plan," encouraging restaurants to provide customers with the option to order smaller portions.Tang Zhisong, a professor at Southwest University Education School, said "Evaluating how much you can eat, how much you should buy and how to deal with the leftover is a way for young people to improve their self-management. It's also a means to teach them sharing food, caring about others, and more importantly, developing a mindset of suitability. "8. What's the purpose of the proposal mentioned in the passage?A. To change customers' attitude toward life.B. To promote a new policy on food delivery.C. To spread the idea of healthy eating.D. To encourage restaurants to reduce food waste.9. What does the underlined word “excessive" in Paragraph 2 prolably mean?A. More than enough.B. Less than required.C. Better than ever.D. Worse than before.10. Paragraph 3 is mainly developed by.A. offering analysesB. presenting a surveyC. giving examplesD. making comparisons11. What do Tang's words suggest?A. Sharing food is caring about others.B. Young people should have self-discipline.C. Reducing food waste has all-round benefits.D Saving food contributes to a sustainable society.DAs an eco-minimalist, Su Yige has maintained an environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle for the past three years while studying in Canada. She takes her own bag when she goes grocery shopping and uses second-hand items as often as possible. She avoids almost all paper-related products unless she has to use a public toilet while away from home.Diligence and thrift are time-honored traditional Chinese virtues. Su's family is a good example of this, according to the native of Weihai, Shandong province. Although they have little formal “green” knowledge, her parents lead a very environmentally friendly life.For example, the family has used the same hair dryer for more than a decade, and Su remembers many of her mother's clothes from as far back as kindergarten. “As long as something can still be used, my mother will not replace it with a new item,” she said.“I frequently asked my father to bring the plastic bag back home after dumping our waste in the trash bin. He was unhappy, and argued that instead of making that request, I should go downstairs to dump the waste myself” she said. In another move, her father criticized her for doing too much shopping online. Eventually, they both made steps toward becoming better environmentalists. Her father brings the bag back for reuse and she has only bought two pieces of clothing online in the past six months.Back in Canada, Su is looking forward to finding a job related to sustainable development in China after she graduates as a computer science major in the summer.12. Which of the following best describes Su Yige?A. Conservative.B. Nostalgic.C. Economical.D. Productive.13. What can be found about Su's mother according to the third paragraph?A. She has a lot of formal green knowledge.B. She regards using the same items as a lifestyle.C. She always wears old clothes due to lack of money.D. She will not replace the old items until they are out of style.14. What can be inferred about Su and her father?A. Both of them like to criticize each other.B. Su's father is particular about her clothes.C. The relationship between them is very tense.D. They urge each other to become more environmentally friendly.15. What can we learn about the author soon after she graduates in Canada?A. She will stay there to look for a job.B. She will put effort into computer science.C. She will devote herself to her motherland's future.D. She will come back to China to stay with her parents.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

金山中学2019学年度第一学期高一年级英语学科期末考试II. Grammar and Vocabulary (40分)Section A(10分)Directions: Choose which is the best answer to the following blanks.1. —Remember the first time we met, Jack?— Of course I do. You ______ in the library.A. have readB. were readingC. had readD. read【答案】B2. My dictionary ________ . I have looked for it everywhere but still ______ it.A. has lost; do not findB. is missing; do not findC. has lost; have not foundD. is missing; have not found【答案】D3.Guilin is such a beautiful place ______ people all over the world are eager to visit it.A. whereB. asC. thatD. for【答案】C4.The price of diamond rings has risen sharply, ______ the price of gold rings has gone down.A. whenB. whichC. whileD. otherwise 【答案】C5.You will find taxis waiting at the bus station ______ you can hire to reach your host family.A. whichB. whatC. whenD. how【答案】A6.She was looking for her bicycle key ______ she thought she might have put it.A. wheneverB. whereverC. whicheverD. whatever 【答案】Bst month, part of Southeast Asia was struck by floods, ______ effects people are still suffering from.A. thatB. thoseC. whichD. whose【答案】D8.The thought of going back home was all ______ kept him happy while he was working abroad.A. whichB. whereC. howD. that【答案】D9.______ the medicine works in human body is a question ______ not everyone can fully understand.A. How; thatB. That; whichC. What; whichD. How; what 【答案】A10.—I prefer shutting myself in and listening to music all day on Sunday.—That is ______ I don’t agree to. You should have a more active life.A. whichB. howC. whyD. what【答案】DSection B (10分)Directions: Read the following two passages. Fill in each blank with one proper word or the proper form of the given word to make the passage coherent. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.The Origin of New Year’s ResolutionsHappy New Year! For many in the UK, if the New Year means anything, it means ___11___ (turn) over new leaf. And to do this, many of us make New Year’s resolutions---a list of ways ___12___ we intend to improve ourselves in the year ahead. We reflect on our past mistakes and make up our minds not to do them again. ___13___ (give) up smoking is ever popular, as is a promise to take up more exercise or spend more time with family.什么从句？But have you ever wondered when the idea of a New Year’s resolution comes from? The answer might lie in ancient Babylonia, according to History. com. The Babylonians ___14___ (believe) to be the first to hold recorded celebrations for the New Year. The 12 day-long celebration, ___15___ (name) Akitu, allowed them not only ___16___ (show) their loyalty to the King, but also to appeal to the gods to pay their debts and return the borrowed objects.The ancient Romans too had similar traditions. New Year’s Day was a time ___17___ all government officers would take an oath(发誓) that they ___18___ obey the laws and support the city leader. Incidentally, (顺便提一句) the month of January is named after the Roman god Janus. He is the god of beginnings, transitions and time, among other things and is described as having twofaces---one looking to the past and ___19___ facing forward to the future.Whether you’re looking at a quick behavioral change ___20___ a huge personality checkup, you’re taking part in a tradition that goes back centuries. I wish you all the best sticking to your resolutions. Happy New Year!【答案】11. turning 12. that/in which 13. Giving 14. are believed 15. named16. to show 17. when 18. must/should 19. the other 20. orSection C(15分)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.It was ___21___that students did not write details of how they arrived at their answers or conclusions. I decided to help students write in more detail about what they were thinking when they solved their problems or when they wrote about their ideas.I chose a common, everyday task that all of us ___22___ in: choosing what to wear. When I asked them how they decided what they wore that day, there was a(n) ___23___ moment of silence. It seemed a ___24___ silly question. A few just said “they wore what they wore.” This was a perfect beginning as it was the same kind of response they were giving as to how they were getting their math answers. I told them how I decided what I wore that day.First I checked the weather in the paper and by looking outside. I had to decide between wearing a dress or skirt since either could make a difference in the ___25___ I wish to give. Most of the girls relate d to(和…有关) this one. I had to be sure what I wanted to wear was clean and ironed. They ___26___ no one ironed clothes any more. I had to check to see if I had shoes that went with the possible outfit. I thought about what I had worn ___27___ as I usually don’t wear the same clothes in the same week. I thought about the color I felt like wearing. I thought about the ___28___ I would be doing that day both at school and after school.Each new consideration brought out comments from the students. I could expand on(详述)each or just mention it and go on, ___29___ on how long I wanted the lesson to go. After this discussion, it was clear to students that their thinking process is richer than they first suspect ed. It was a good lesson for showing details of the thinking process of which we weren’t ___30___.【答案】21. K 22. D 23. H 24. J 25. B26. I 27. E 28. A 29. C 30. GIII. Reading Comprehension (45分)Section A(15分)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D in each blank with the word or phrase that best fit the context.When you say that someone has a good memory, what exactly do you mean? Are you saying that the person has fast recall or that he or she ___31___ information quickly? Or maybe you just mean that the person remembers a lot about her or his childhood. The truth is that it is ___32___ to say exactly what memory is. Even scientists who have been studying memory for decades say they are still trying to ___33___ exactly what it is. But we do know that a particular memory is not just one thing stored somewhere in the brain. ___34___ , a memory is made up of bits and pieces(零碎东西) of information stored all over the brain. Perhaps the best way to ___35___ memory is to say that it is a process---a process of recording, storing, and getting back information. Practice and repetition can help to ___36___ the pieces that make up our memory of that information.Memory can be negatively affected by a number of things. ___37___ nutrition can affect a person’s ability to store information. Excessive alcohol use can also ___38___ memory and cause permanent ___39___ to the brain over the long term. A vision or hearing problem may affect a person’s ability to notice certain things, thus making it ___40___ to record information in the brain.When people talk about memory, they often ___41___ both short-term memory and long-term memory. If you want to call a store or an office that you don’t call often, you look in the telephone book for the number. You dial the number, and then you forget it! You use your short-term memory to remember the number. Your short-term memory lasts about 30 seconds, or half a minute. ___42___ , you don’t need to look in the telephone book for your best friend’s number, because you already know it. This number is in your long-term memory, which ___43___ information aboutthings you have learned and experienced through the years.Why do you forget things sometimes? The major reason for forgetting something is that you did not learn it well enough ___44___. For example, if you meet some new people and right away forget their names, it is because you did not ___45___ the names at the first few seconds when you heard them.31. A. collects B. examines C. publishes D. absorbs32. A. necessary B. important C. difficult D. convenient33. A. figure out B. take out C. put out D. give out34. A. After all B. Instead C. By contrast D. Besides35. A. recall B. refresh C. describe D. decrease36. A. lose B. organize C. identify D. strengthen37. A. Poor B. Adequate C. Special D. Various38. A. increase B. weaken C. promote D. maintain39. A. benefit B. offence C. effect D. damage40. A. easier B. more impressive C. harder D. more convenient41. A. refer to B. apply for C. come across D. break down42. A. Furthermore B. However C. Consequently D. Otherwise43. A. leaks B. transmits C. checks D. stores44. A. in the middle B. at the end C. in the beginning D. ahead of time45. A. restore B. record C. replace D. respond【答案】31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. C36. D 37. A 38. B 39. D 40. C41. A 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. BSection B(22分)Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Now, let’s talk about earthquakes on our planet. Some countries have large numbers of earthquakes. Japan is one of them. Others do not have many. For example, there are few earthquakes in Britain. There is often a great noise during an earthquake. The ground vibrates (震动). Houses fall down. Trains run off the lines. Sometimes, there is a heavy loss of human lives.Earthquakes often happen near volcanoes, but this is not always true. The centers of some earthquakes are under the sea. The bottom of the sea suddenly moves. The powerful forces inside the earth break the rocks. The coast is shaken and great waves appear. These waves, also known as seismic waves(地震波), or tsunamis(海啸) can travel long distances and rush over the land when they reach it. They are strong enough to break down houses and other buildings. Very often fires follow the most serious earthquakes. In 1906, the numbers of fires were burning in the city. The water pipes were also shaken and broken, so it was not possible to put the fire out. There was no water. The Tokyo Earthquake of 1923 happened just before noon. People were cooking meals on their fires at that time. When the ground shook, the fires shook, too. Hot materials were thrown on the different parts of the houses, some of which were made of wood. Soon 134 fires were burning in the city.What kind of building stands up best in an earthquake? A building with concrete walls is perhaps the best. A steel frame will make it even stronger. The frame holds the different parts together and the walls so not easily fall. There is less chance of fire because concrete and steel do not burn. Over the years, scientists studied the results of the earthquake in different parts of the world, and they are convinced that this kind of building is the safest.46. What can we know about earthquake from the first paragraph?A. Britain has large numbers of earthquake.B. There is often a great noise during an earthquake.C. There is a heavy loss of human lives in every earthquake.D. Trains will not run off the lines during the earthquake.47. Some of the undersea earthquakes were caused by ______.A. the breakout of the volcanoB. the seismic wavesC. the tsunamiD. the powerful forces inside the earth48. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. A building with concrete walls and a steel frame stands up best in an earthquake.B. There is no chance of fire in a building with concrete walls.C. Scientist studied the causes of the earthquake to get the conclusion.D. A steel frame has no help in making the house stronger.49. This text is probably a ______.A. book reviewB. popular science reportC. newspaper adD. fairy tale【答案】46. B 47. D 48. A 49. B(B)We Want you!CONTACT INFORMATIONDESCRIPTIONEmbassy Suites Hotel San Luis is currently accepting applications for front Desk Services Agent. Full time day and part time night positions open.Availability must include weekends and holidays.This position has a combination of duties mainly related, but not limited to checking-in hotel guests.We are seeking candidates who have the ability to:⊙Understand guest inquires and provide responses in a helpful, courteous(礼貌的) manner.⊙Promote positive relations with all individuals who approach the Front Desk and enter the hotel.⊙Focus on the guest needs remaining calm and courteous.⊙Work well under pressure.⊙Input and access(存取) data in the computer.⊙Ensure security and confidentiality(机密性) of guest and hotel information.➢Confidence n.机密，秘密confidential adj.机密的⊙Work cooperatively with other departments and co-workers as part of a team.REQUIREMENTSCustomer service experience preferredPlease apply online by submit ting a resume, including a cover letter.OR:Apply in person, by submitting an application for employment, from the executive offices located within the hotel.50. Those interested in this job may contact Rebecca Hyre ______.A. by e-mailB. by faxC. by sending short messagesD. by post51. Which of the following is needed for the job?A. College diploma or above.B. Necessary PC skills.C. Speaking at least three languages.D. Five-year working experience.52. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. People without customer service experience cannot apply for the position.B. The candidates can only apply online by submitting an application.C. The job candidates are expected to work during holidays.D. The job has a combination of duties limited to hotel guests.【答案】50. A 51. B 52. C(C)The name of the race comes from the name of an Alaska gold rush town, Iditarod. It means “distant” or “distant place.” It comes from one of the languages of native Alaskans.More than sixty sled(雪橇) teams begin the race in Anchorage. When the teams reach the outskirts(郊外) of town, they get a taste of Alaska’s wilderness. For about two weeks, they will fight the unbearable cold, wind, snow, and ice to complete the race. The temperature on the trail is often well below zero degrees. The Iditarod trail extend s for about a thousand miles. It has many rendezvous points. (汇聚点) At these meeting places, the race teams “check in” to let the officials know how they are doing. Some teams get into trouble along the way. Officials will stop them and give them the help they need. For example, officials might stop a team’s progress to give first aid, or to collect an injured or tired dog. These dogs are well cared for and will be reunite d with their owners after the race.The Iditarod trail is an important part of Alaska’s history. A part of the trail was used by some heroic dogs and humans in 1925. In Nome, Alaska, many people were catching the deadly disease Diphtheria. (白喉) So the whole town was in quarantine, or isolation, in order to stop this disease. The only way to get medicine to Nome was by dogsled. About twenty "mushers, "or dogsled drivers, offered to help. They wanted to save the people of Nome from this terrible disease.Today the Iditarod race shows honors to this special heroic journey and to all of the journeys on the famous trail. As the race organizers say, the Iditarod is “the last great race on Earth.”53. Which of the following is TRUE about the Iditarod race?A. It is held every year in the downtown streets in Anchorage.B. It usually lasts about two weeks in freezing cold weather.C. It is held to honor the gold seekers who once lived in Iditarod.D. Its trail is totally different from the one used by some heroic dogs.54. In the race, it’s possible for a seriously injured dog ______.A. to finish the race unnoticedB. to meet its owner againC. to work for a new ownerD. to get timely treatment55. When a town is in quarantine (in Paragraph 3), people in the town ______.A. can get whatever they want easilyB. have to exchange gold for medicineC. are not allowed to go out freelyD. will be remembered as heroes56. The passage is mainly about ______.A. life in AlaskaB. a dogsled race of AlaskaC. a period of Alaska’s historyD. heroic dogs and people in Alaska 【答案】53. B 54. D 55. C 56. BSection C(8分)Directions: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable sentences to fill in the blanks and complete the passage. There are two extra sentences you do not need.A. They were having problems with their school work.B. These are for the two girls he’s going to visit this morning.C. They live in a small village not very far, though only one of the girls is still living at home.D. She display ed a talent for handwriting, writing her three-character name neatly and beautifully.E. The thought of students drop ping out of school bothers me so much that I can’t get to sleep at night.F. Of course, some people question why I would want to give up my retirement to go to so much trouble.On a typical hot August day in Xianyou County, Fujian Province, Zeng Demei, a retired worker in his seventies, hurries down a busy street. In his hand is a black leather bag. Zeng opens his bag, taking out two forms. ___57B___Each of the forms contains detailed information of a student. On his arrival two hours later, a woman greets him and leads him to her office where another man is waiting. They are the two village officials. They inspect the forms handed to them by Zeng and immediately recognize the girls. ___58C___ “It’s a pity but it doesn’t matter,” says Zeng, who wastes no time in deciding to look for the remaining child, Su Qinju.After half an hour, they stop outside a small house made of mud brick. A middle-aged man and a girl in a faded pink dress greet them. Su Qiuju is eight years old. She was forced to drop out ofschool after both her parents died. She is now living with her uncle who cannot afford his own children’s education. However, the year of education Su Qiuju did complete was a successful one. ___59D___When they are about to leave, Zeng says, “I must find a supporter for this girl to sponsor her education.” Zeng has made it his retirement task to help children complete their schooling. Back in 1999, Zeng took part in a campaign started by the local women’s organization to help students from poor families. He was so overcome by the tough situation of many poor children that he donated all his money to help out a girl.His task had begun and since then he has spent his time persuading his friends and neighbors and others to donate money. “To me, children’s education is the most important. ___60E___ I have to find sufficient funding before the school opens in September.”When asked how long he will keep up his vital(重要的) work as the community’s guardian angel, he has a simple reply, “Not until my eyes can’t see, and my feet can’t move.”【答案】57. B 58. C 59. D 60. E【解析】这是一篇记叙文。

2019-2020学年上海市金山中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ARed Tourism Sites inShanghaiThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Many Chinese people are planning to visit red tourism attractions in the coming summer vacation. The following are some red tourism sites inShanghai.Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew YouthRevolutionary magazineNew Youth,which created the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement, was established by Chen Duxiu inShanghaiin 1915. The editorial office moved toBeijingin 1917 when Chen Duxiu was head of liberal arts atPekingUniversitybut moved back toShanghaithree years later.Address: No. 2,100 Nanchang Road, Huangpu districtFormer Residence of Chen WangdaoThis three-story building was the home of famous scholar and educator Chen Wangdao. In 1920, Chen completed the first Chinese translation ofThe Communist Manifesto(共产党宣言). He also served as President of Fudan University from 1952 to 1977.Address:51 Guofu Road, Yangpu districtHuangpu Wharf (码头)HuangpuWharfin Yangpu district was the place for about 650 Chinese students who headed toFrancefrom March 1919 to December 1920 to further their studies. They included Zhou Enlai, later the first premier of thePeopledRepublicofChina, and Deng Xiaoping, later the leader of the PRC.Address:32 Qinhuangdao Road, Yangpu districtThe Memorial of the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party ofChinaThe two-story building was completed in 1920 as the residence of CPC founding member Li Hanjun. On July 23, 1921, thirteen members held their first national congress of the Communist Party of China here, marking the birth of the Party.Address:76 Xingye Road, Huangpu district1. When did the editorial office ofNew Youthreturn toShanghai?A. In 1915.B. In 1919.C. In 1920D. In 1921.2. What do we know about Chen Wangdao according to the text?A. He established theNew Youthmagazine.B. He first translatedThe Communist Manifestointo Chinese.C. He went toFrancefor further study.D. He held the first national congress of the CPC.3. Which site was the birthplace of the Communist Party of China?A. Former Site of the Editorial Department, of New Youth.B. Former Residence of Chen Wangdao.C.HuangpuWharf.D. The Memorial of the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC.BI started out in life with few advantages. I didn't graduate from high school. I worked at menial (不体面的) jobs. I had limited education, limited skills and a limited future.And then I began asking, "Why are some people more successful than others?" This question changed my life.Over the years, I have read thousands of books and articles on the subjects of success and achievement(成就). It seems that the reasons have been discussed and written about for more than two thousand years, in every possible way. One quality that most philosophers, teachers and experts agree on is the importance of self-discipline (自律). As Al Tomsik summarized it years ago, "Success is tons of discipline."Some years ago, I attended a conference in Washington. It was the lunch break and I was eating at a nearby food fair. The area was crowded and I sat down at the last open table by myself, even though it was a table for four.A few minutes later, an older gentleman and a younger woman who was his assistant came along carrying trays of food, obviously looking for a place to sit. With plenty of room at my table, I immediately invited the older gentleman to join me. He was hesitant (犹豫), but I insisted. Finally, thanking me as he sat down, we began to chat over lunch.It turned out that his name was Kop Kopmeyer. As it happened, I immediately knew who he was. He was alegend in the field of success and achievement. Kop Kopmeyer had written four large books, each of which contained 250 success principles that he had obtained from more than fifty years of research and study. I had read all four books from cover to cover, more than once.After we had chatted for a while, I asked him the question that many people in this situation would ask, "Of all the one thousand success principles that you have discovered, which do you think is the most important?”He smiled at me, as if he had been asked this question many times, and replied, without hesitating, "The most important success principle of all was stated by Thomas Huxley many years ago. He said, 'Do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.'"He went on to say, "There are 999 other success principles that I have found in my reading and experience, but without self-discipline, none of them work."4. Why did the writer ask the question in Paragraph 2 ?A. Because he wasn't satisfied with himself.B. Because he was a person of self-discipline.C. Because he dislike those successful people.D. Because he wanted to share his idea on success.5. What made the writer invite the older gentleman to join him ?A. His great kindness.B. The gentleman's fame.C. His eagerness for success.D. The gentleman's habit.6. What are the four large books about ?A. Personal changesB. The secret of successC. Sayings of wisdomD. The gentleman's manners.7. What's the best title for the text ?A. The Magic of ReadingB. An Unexpected ConversationC. A Question that Changed MyLifeD. The Power of Self-disciplineCIt is a question people have been asking for ages. Is there a way to turn back the aging process?For centuries, people have been looking for a “fountain of youth”. The idea is that if you find a magical fountain, and drink from its waters, you will not age.Researchers in New York did not find an actual fountain of youth, but they may have found a way to turn back the aging process. It appears the answer may be hidden right between your eyes, in an area called thehypothalamus (下丘脑). The hypothalamus is part of your brain. It controls important activities within the body.Researchers at New York’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that hypothalamus neural (神经的) stem cells also influence how fast aging takes place in the body.What are stem cells(干细胞)? They are simple cells that can develop into specialized cells, like blood or skin cells. Stem cells can also repair damaged tissues and organs.Dongsheng Cai is a professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was the lead researcher in a study on aging in mice. He and his team reported their findings in the journal Nature, Cai explained when hypothalamus function is in decline, particularly the loss of hypothalamus stem cells, and this protection against the aging development is lost. it eventually leads to aging.Using this information, the researchers began trying to activate, or energize, the hypothalamus laboratory mice. They did this by injecting the animals with stem cells, Later, the researchers examined tissues and tested for changes in behavior. They looked for changes in the strength and coordination (协调) of the animals muscles. They also studied the social behavior and cognitive ability of the mice. The researchers say the results show that the treatment slowed aging in the animals, Cai says injecting middle-aged mice with stem cells from younger mice helped the older animals live longer.But these results were just from studying mice in a laboratory. If the mice can live longer, does that mean people could have longer lives? The next step is to see if the anti-aging effects also work in.8. In Paragraph 2 a “fountain of youth” is mentioned to ________.A. introduce the main topicB. show a hidden secret.C. describe scientists researchD. recommend a way to stay young9. Aging takes place in the body when _______.A. stem cells develop into specialized cellsB. there are important activities within the bodyC. hypothalamus neural stem cells fail to protect against agingD. the hypothalamus fails to repair damaged tissues and organs10. What do we know about the researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from the text?A. They did experiments to see how stem cells work.B. They studied mice to find their connection with humans.C. They have found a possible way to slow the aging progress.D. They have found no changes in mice s behavior during the experiment11. What will the researchers probably do next?A. They will help some animals live longer.B. They will announce the fountain of youth doesn’t existC. They will develop products to help people live a longer life immediatelyD. They will do research to see if what they have found in mice will apply to humans.DSpain's tourism industry is looking to Chinese tourists for its high-endmarket, according to Rafael Cascales, president of the Spain-China Tourism Association (ATEC). “It is the kind of tourism that is not only interested in the sun, beach and the “all-included” culture. They enjoy culture, wine, history and nature, and the new Chinese tourists would also want to spend more money in Spain," said Cascales in a recent interview with Xinhua.“They are younger, more women travel and they are more cosmopolitan (见多识广的).They also travel on their own or in couples or in smaller groups. The old-fashioned large groups of visitors have not disappeared, but this new form of traveling is becoming more important,55he said.Speaking of the consumption pattern of the new kind of Chinese tourists, Cascales said, “The money they spend is distributed better because they will book one flight with one airline, the hotel with another company and the restaurant with another.” In his eyes, “Chinese tourists are very important because they combine two things: there are a large number of them and they spend more money than anyone else — almost four times more than tourists from other countries." They not only travel abroad in the summer months when Spain has to compete with the sun and beaches in countries such as Turkey and Egypt, but also travel in the off-peak seasons of a year, according to Cascales.In 2017, Spain is the second most popular tourist destination in the world, only after France. It attracted about 82 million visitors, 700,000 of them from China, a number which is estimated to rise to about 2.2 million by 2022.“We are ready; we have the infrastructure (基础设施) at every level, especially in hotel capacity. Here those visitors can find what they are looking for, including the luxury items which distinguish them,” Cascales noted.12. What are the features of the new Chinese tourists according to Cascales?A. They are cautious about spending money in Spain.B. They are likely to travel in smaller groups now.C. They are only interested in the sun and beach.D. They are mainly male visitors of middle age.13. What can we learn about the consumption pattern of new Chinese tourists?A. They will reserve flights and hotels with different companies.B. They will spend less money than tourists from other countries.C. They will travel abroad only during the off-peak seasons.D. They will spend the money in different cities.14. What is done to meet the demands of Chinese tourists?A. Local cultures in Spain are promoted.B. Well-furnished hotels are provided.C. Best and expensive items are offered for free.D. More shopping sites are constructed.15. What is the purpose of this text?A. To introduce the tourism industry of Spain.B. To show Spain's desire to attract Chinese tourists.C. To describe the features of Chinese tourists.D. To advertise Spain as a top tourist destination.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年上海中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe OrchardI had a very nice meal at the Orchard restaurant．The food was lovely and the service was quite good．We chose to eat in the garden which was full of beautiful flowers and very relaxing．The only disappointment was the dessert — the apple piewas far too sweet and it was cold too．Apart from that it was an enjoyable evening．As for the price — what a bargain，excellent value for money！Park InnThe best thing about Park Inn was the service — it was excellent．There was a warm welcome when we arrived and the waiters were very helpful all evening．However，the food wasn’t as good．The menu looked interesting but the meals were rather tasteless．It’s not a cheap restaurant and I wasn’t happy to pay so much for boring food．Richard’s PlaceWhen we enteredthe restaurant，we were surprised by the lovely interior (内部的) design of it．So stylish，so modern！This is one of the most popular restaurants in town and it’s very easy to see why．The food was great and excellent value for money but it was ruined by very，very poor service！TheRiversideIt was lovely sitting outside and looking over the river．There were lots of little lanterns (灯笼) and color1 ed lights everywhere and it all looked very pretty．The food was good，nothing very special but quite tasty．The service was OK; we didn’t have to wait too long for our food but the waiter never looked very happy！It’s quite an expensive place but with the view I think it’s quite good value for money．1. In which restaurant can customers eat in the garden？A. Park Inn．B. TheOrchard．C. The Riverside．D. Richard’s Place．2. What makes the customers of Park Inn most satisfied？A. The food．B. The price．C. The service．D. The environment．3. In Richard’s Place，customers can ________．A. receive good serviceB. enjoy its moderndesignC. listen to wonderful musicD. enjoy the beauty of a riverBA smiling panda and a walking Chinese lantern will be the mascots of the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics (残奥会）in Beijing .The mascots were known to the public on Sept.17, 2019 at a ceremony inBeijing. Beijing Mayor Chen Jining described them as adorable, unique , and exquisite (精致的）。