江西省景德镇市第一中学2020学年高一英语上学期期中试题(素质班,含解析)

高一英语上学期期中试题（含解析）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What color is Joe’s T-shirt?A. White.B. Yellow.C. Black.2. How is the weather in Dubai at the moment?A. Grey and rainy.B. Sunny and warm.C. Sunny and hot.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. At home.B. At school.C. At a sports center.4. When will the man hold his birthday party?A. On August 13th.B. On August 14th.C. On August 15th.5. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. How the man’s car was damaged.B. When the man had an accident.C. Where the man parked his car.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What does the woman want to know?A. How to save energy.B. How to cut down family expenses.C. How to get used to the high temperature.7. How did the man’s father feel about the saving at first?A. Disappointed.B. Surprised.C. Pleased.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2020-2021学年景德镇第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷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ATop Music Festivals in 2021CoachellaSelling out fast every year, the Indio desert becomes a fashionable place where the coolest bands are watched by trendy people and celebrities. Near the top of everyone's bucket list of festivals, Coachella is a constant source of annual expectation and a hotbed for musical discussion.When &. where: April 9-11 &. 16-18, 2021; IndioUltra Music FestivalSeen as the ultimate gathering for electronic music fans across the nation and globe, the streets of Miami turn into a and bumping party with popular DJs playing what will be the sounds of summer.When & where: March 26-28, 2021; MiamiSouth By South WestRegarded as the ultimate trend-setter and launcher of careers, SXSW is an annual showcase of music, films and interactive highlights enjoyed through performances, showcases, talks, screenings and more. Virtually taking over the city of Austin, everyone in the world of music from fans to media flock here to discover the next big thing.When &, where: March 16-20, 2021; AustinThe Governors Ball Music FestivalAnother event which proves the music loving potential of Randall's Island Park is Governors Ball, an exciting and infectious mix of rock, hip-hop, electronic, pop and folk. Providing a variety of music and food tastes, whether you look to kick back and relax or dance to the beats, Governors Ball has what you want.When & where: June 11-14, 2021; New York1.Which music festival lasts the most days?A.CoachellaB.Ultra Music Festival.C.South By South WestD.The Governors Ball Music Festival.2.What is special about Ultra Music Festival?A.It's held in a park.B.It features electronic musicC.It's a gathering of popular DJs.D.It's the most popular in the country.3.Which city could you go if you love both music and movies?A.Indio.B.Miami.C.AustinD.New York.BSome years ago a young man applied to a large United States optical firm for a job as a lens designer. He apologized for lack of training, but on announcing that he owned two copies of the classic Conrady's Applied Optics and Optical Design, one for his office and a second for his bedside table, he was hired on the spot. Perhaps the story will be repeated some day with Buchdahl's Introduction to Hamiltonian Optics as a similar certificate of qualification.Hamiltonian theory describes with powerful generality the overall properties of optical systems considered as ‘black boxes’, although it does not describe the detailed structure needed to construct the systems and achieve these properties. Buchdahl's book is therefore on the subject of geometrical optics, but it is not about how to design lenses. It is, however a compact comprehensive account of the fundamentals of the theory written with the lens designer's needs very much in mind. Every lens designer worth his salt has at some time in his career attempted to apply the broad concepts of Hamiltonian optics to the solutions of practical problems. Success has been sufficiently rare that the theory, as such, has made little direct contribution to techniques for optical instrument design. The failures have been frustrating because of the obvious fundamental power of the theory and because of its conceptual elegance. The indirect effects have been large, however, both in contributing to an understanding of fundamental principles that govern the overall behavior of optical systems and in pointing the way to other, more practical, theoretical approaches.Buchdahl approaches the subject not only as a capable mathematical physicist, but as one who with a knowledge of practical optics has made a significant contribution to geometrical optical theory. Buchdahl's approach has, over the last decade, had a major impact on modern lens design with computers. Thus, he brings to this exposition of Hamiltonian optics a familiarity with practical optics not usually found in authors on this subject.The author claims his book to be non-mathematical, and indeed it might be so viewed by a professional mathematician. From the point of view of many physicists and engineers, it will appear to be quite mathematical. Moreover, this is a tightly written book. The subject matter is developed with precision, and the author expectsthe reader, at very point, to be master of the preceding exposition.4. Hamiltonian theory met with failures as a result of ______.A. newer finding related to the wave particle nature of lightB. very complicated concepts too difficult to understand by most lens designersC. too much mathematical detail in the theoryD. not enough practical information offered by the theory to allow for use by lens crafters5. The author of this passage implies that Introduction to Hamiltonian Optics is necessary to ______.A. the students who are major in mathematical geometryB. those who want to grasp the basic principles of optical systemsC. the lens designers who look for instructions on practical designsD. those who are interested in physics6. The article points out that the great benefits of Hamiltonian optics have been found is ______.A. indirect ways of learning mathematicsB. a fundamental power within the theoryC. the conceptual elegance of the theoryD. the practical applications of the theory in finding new approaches to old problems7. This passage is probably excerpted from ______.A. a review of a bookB. a chemistry textbookC. an optician's essayD. a general science textCBeing a teacher is a rewarding career when it comes to changing lives, but it’s obviously one that comes with plenty of stresses and difficulties too.Seeking help for a child who is so obviously in need isn’t easy. Often, you feel ignored by the government. You feel upset that there isn’t anything you could personally do to help a needy and sensitive member of your class.That’s exactly how Chelsea Haley, aged 24 at the time, felt when she met fourth-grade student Jerome Robinson while working for Teach forAmericainLouisianafor the first time.The pair didn’t get off to the best start, with Jerome, the “problem child”, almost drivingChelseafrom teaching. But whenChelseaput her foot down and became determined to work more closely with Jerome, she learned the cause of his rude behavior: a bad home situation.Chelseawas eager to help Jerome, and realized that he needed more than just academic support.By 2016, a year after meeting him, Chelsea had adopted (收养) Jerome and his brother Jace.Adopting a child doesn’t come cheap, andChelseaspent all the money in her bank to see the process through.In her first few years of raising the boys, she lived on credit cards and postponed her student loan.AsChelsealived with her two adopted sons, she worked hard to repay her debts. She took on extra tutoring jobs outside of school hours, moved in with her parents, and even delivered groceries for cash. Along the way, she was learning how to be the best mom to Jerome and Jace, cooking for them and cheering them on at football matches.And now, just five years later,Chelseacan proudly say that she has paid off nearly $50, 000 of debt. Now that she’s finally out of debt,Chelseahas plans to buy a house and save up for the boys’ college education.“It allows me to focus on the boys’ future,” she said. “Saving money for them, and not spending it on my past.”8. What do we know from paragraph 4?A. Jerome’s family was less fortunate.B. The brothers were in the same class.C. When helping Jerome,Chelseafelt hopeless.D.Chelseagot along well with Jerome from the very start.9. What didChelseado to pay off her debts?A. Borrow money from her parents.B. Do part-time jobs.C. Train students to play football.D. Cook for customers.10. How old wasChelseawhen she paid off nearly all of her debts?A. 24.B. 28.C. 29.D. 30.11. Which of the following can best describeChelsea?A. Lucky and lovely.B. Sensitive and ambitious.C. Selfless and determined.D. Warmhearted and strict.DRock 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 ahuman 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 I could ever repay Mr. Jim Steinman.”12. 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.13. 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. fbceda14. 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.15. 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.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。

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Despite language barriers, cultural differences and original hesitation from both parties, the two men come to realize that their priorities (优先权) are essentially one and the same.Ola BolaSet in the 1980s during a disorderly economic period, Ola Bola tells the story of an unlikely team of Malaysian footballers that has one last chance at international glory to qualify for the 1980 Olympic Games. Disturbed by disagreements that threaten to tear them apart, the team has to overcome their individual differences and unite for the sake of the entire country.My Passion — Diving in Pulau PerhentianJoin AirAsia Allstars Andrew Scott and Anim Ezati both on an ocean adventure. They face the challenge of open water diving for the first time. From scuba training to discovering the beauty of Perhentian Island, My Passion follows them on their exciting journey of courage as they conquer their fears and manage it, making their great joy!1．What is Polis Evo mainly about?A．The union of a Malaysian football team.B．Two policemen join forces and beat a drug group.C．Two men from different cultures accept each other.D．A highly challenging and successful ocean adventure.2．Which will be the best choice if you are fond of diving?A．Ola Bola. B．My Passion.C．Polis Evo. D．The Journey.3．What can be the best title of the text?A．Entertainment at Your Fingertips B．Well Received Cinema FilmsC．Bestsellers on www. D．Greatly Praised MoviesFrom the White House balcony, President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and the Easter Bunny welcomed thousands of children, members of the military, staff, volunteers, and families to the 139th annual Easter Egg Roll on Monday, April 17. "Think of it, 139. It began a long time ago: 1878," President Trump told the crowd. "And we will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before." He thanked the many volunteers who renewed "this wonderful tradition."The annual Easter Egg Roll has its roots in the 1800s when local schoolchildren on spring break would play on the Capitol grounds and hold hard-boiled egg races down Capital Hill. This tradition ended when Congress passed the Turf Protect Law banning children from using the grounds as their "playground." In 1878, President Ruthford B．Hayes began to formally welcome children to the White House grounds each year at Easter.The egg roll in 2020 seemed to put together threethemes: children, family and the military. There were military families, multiple military bands, and a military officer singing the U.S. national anthem. At the Operation: Thank Our Troops station, children and families could color cards to send to soldiers serving overseas. Conway, the president's counselor, brought her children to the egg roll and highlighted the challenge of work-family balance. "The hardest part of my job is being away from my four children." she said," Helping the nation."During the Easter Egg Roll , parents struggled to keep up as their children rolled brightly-colored eggs with wooden spoons down the South Lawn . Outside of the roll , kids played soccer . Some danced to the music. Many kids took turns taking photos with popular characters such as Elmo, Dr.Seuss's Cat in the Hat, the Teeenage Ninja Turtles, and Peppa Pig.The Reading Nook was a particularly popular spot for children, who listened quietly as Melania Trump read a children's book aloud. The First Lady said she chose to read the book, Party Animals," Because it shows that we areall different, but we are all the same." When asked about her favorite part of her new role as First Lady, she said. "Serving the country. It's an honor helping people in this great nation."4．What stopped the Easter Egg Roll tradition in history?A．The outbreak of war B．The reduction of eggsC．The adoption of a law D．The repairing of Capital Hill 5．How did Conway find her work ?A．Difficult and boring B．Pioneering and complexC．Dangerous but meaningful D．Demanding but worthwhile6．What can be inferred about the 2020 Easter Egg Roll?A．It featured colorful and interesting activitiesB．It strengthened the nation's family valuesC．It called on people to do military serviceD．It stressed the importance of reading7．What is the best title for the text?A．A day for the kids B．A tradition rolls onC．The fun of festival activities D．The story of the Easter Egg RollI don’t consider myself to be a vegetarian, at least not in the strictest sense of the term. The two rules I follow as a semi-vegetarian are that I never cook meals at home using meat, nor do I order meat dishes when dining out. Obviously, these aren’t the only occasions when I have meals. My friends sometimes throw dinner parties and I wouldn’t want to f orce my dietary beliefs upon them. So I eat whatever they prepare.I’m not offended by the taste of meat at all. Actually, I grew up eating meat. As an adult, however, I became more conscious of my eating habits. I started to eat less and less meat, until one day I found that I could go for months without eating any meals containing meat at all. I began to explore the idea of giving up animal-based foods altogether, just to see how I would get on.Soon enough, a whole new world of food opened up to me. I started eating a lot of vegetables. What I discovered is that maintaining a vegetarian diet is not onlyhealthy, delicious and inexpensive, it’s also abundant in variety.Even with all the health benefits of a vegetarian diet—lower risk of heart attack, prevention of high blood pressure, reduced rates of cancer—there still seems to be a complete lack of vegetarian restaurants and a shortage of vegetarian options at most restaurants. I began to wonder if people were simply addicted to meat. That may be true for some, but for others who might give vegetarianism a try, I realized that there was something else in the way—the culture of vegetarianism appeared to be unpleasant. It seems that there are too many vegetarians who believe that their way of eating is superior to any other. They aren’t just vegetarians; they’re better people, or so they think. This is rather offensive.So, I propose that we, the vegetarians of the world, should become, more relaxed about our meat-eating friends. Perhaps, if vegetarianism is seen to be an attractive option, more people might try it. I suppose, for vegetarianism to take root in society for all to enjoy, it needs to change itsimage to one that is fun, inviting and worth following.8．Why does the author eat whatever his friends prepare?A．He has no choice B．The food is appealingC．He wants to be a polite guest D．It doesn’t break any of his rules9．How did the author give up meat?A．Through a gradual processB．Through the help of other vegetariansC．By cooking vegetarian meals at homeD．By setting himself a goal of eating no meat10．What does the author think is the main problem with vegetarians?A．They are aggressive B．They are pridefulC．They are unsocial D．They are rude11．The phrase” take root” in the last paragraph refers to vegetarianism becoming more___A．valuable B．fashionableC．exciting D．establishedAs a professor at a large American university,there is a phrase that I hear often from students:“I’m only a1050.”The unlucky students are speaking of the score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT),which is used to determine whether they will be admitted to the college or university of their choice,or even if they have a chance to get a higher education at all.The SAT score,whether it is 800,1100 or 1550,has become the focus at this time of their life.It is obvious that if students value highly their test scores,then a great amount of their self-respect is put in the number.Students who perform poorly on the exam are left feeling that it is all over.The low test score,they think,will make it impossible for them to get into a good college.And without a degree from a prestigious university,they fear that many of life’s doors will remain forever closed.According to a study done in the 1990s,the SAT is only a reliable indicator of a student’s future performance in most cases.Interestingly,it becomes much more accurate when it is set together with other indicators-like a student’s high school grades.Even if standardized tests like the SAT could show a student’sacademic proficiency(学业水平)，they will never be able to test things like confidence,efforts and willpower,and are unable to give us the full picture of a student’s potentialities(潜力).This is not to suggest that we should stop using SAT scores in our college admission process.The SAT is an excellent test in many ways,and the score is still a useful means of testing students.However,it should be only one of many methods used.12．The purpose of the SAT is to test studen ts’______.A.strong willB.academic abilityC.full potentialitiesD.confidence in school work13．Students’ self-respect is influenced by their ______.A.scores in the SATB.achievements in mathematicsC.job opportunitiesD.money spent on education14．“A p restigious university” is most probably ______.A.a famous universityB.a technical universityC.a traditional universityD.an expensive university15．This passage is mainly about ______.A.how to prepare for the SATB.stress caused by the SATC.American higher educationD.the SAT and its effects二、七选五A Bristol teacher has proved that you don't have to earn a fortune to be able to make ends meet. Kath Kelly spent a year living on just one pound per day. This money did not include the rent of her room on a shared flat or the utility bills(水电费), which were all paid in advance. 16．The motivation for the experiment came from her concern about buying a wedding present for her brother and his fiancée. At the time she had an income of $10,000a year, which meant that she was fairly hard up most of the time.17．If she spent less than $1 a day, she could not carry the money over. She also decided not to borrow from friends.Kath was often attending free events, from book launches to gallery openings... 18．Buses wereout, so every journey had to be made on foot or by bicycle, and as she couldn't afford phone calls, she would visit friends or leave them notes if she had anything to tell them.19．"Instead of meeting for lunch in a cafe as we used to, we'd take sandwiches and eat them on a bench in the park," she explains.At the end of the year, Kath was able to buy her brother and his new wife a $1,300 life membership of the National Trust as a wedding present with her savings. 20．While helping out on a farm she met her current boyfriend and found true love at last.A．She would attend any event that might have free snacks.B．She made soups from whatever vegetables she could findC．From the beginning she set some very strict rules for herself.D．Kath's promise of poverty actually meant she went out moreE. Kath says her friends were great about the change in her lifestyleF. However, it did have to cover everything else, including clothing and foodG. Besides achieving what she'd set out to do , Kath's experiment also had an unexpected result.三、完形填空About two weeks before Christmas of 2020 my wife bought me an early Christmas present. It was a beautiful three-month-old cockatiel(鸡尾鹦鹉).I had always ___21___ fora bird but as my wife had objected to the very idea of getting one, I was really _____22__ when she brought her home. I immediately fell in love with her and named her Bleng.From the beginning I was ___23__ by the owner of the pet shop not to put a ___24____ in her cage, as she would think that the reflection was another bird. This could cause Bleng to become __25____as the reflection wouldn’t react to her.___26_ , my little Bleng _____27__reflective surfaces around the house all on her own: in the kitchen, against the refrigerator, etc, She spread her wings out slightly every time she ___28__ her reflection and she spent a lot of time around these ___29___.But it wasn’t until last July when we bought amirrored bedside table for my mother-in-law’s room, that things really became ___30__ .Bleng __31___ spending time around this bedside table and around her new “___32__ “!One day, my mother-in-law went to her room and noticed a real ___33__ . Seeds were scattered all around the bedside table. She ___34___ Bleng running to her cage, which was in another room, and __35___ carrying seeds to the bedside table and setting them down on the __36__. Bleng had noticed that her reflection ___37__ went to the seed bowl to eat, __38___ she brought the seeds over to her “friend!”We had always known that Bleng was a __39___ creature, but it was at that moment that we all learned just how ___40___ her heart really was!21．A．prepared B．longed C．waited D．looked22．A．frightened B．relaxed C．worried D．surprised23．A．advised B．allowed C．invited D．urged24．A．bowl B．bird C．mirror D．seed25．A．satisfied B．proud C．afraid D．disappointed26．A．Besides B．However C．Instead D．Therefore27．A．spotted B．collected C．checked D．made28．A．ignored B．remembered C．saw D．doubted29．A．animals B．areas C．rooms D．people30．A．amusing B．confusing C．complex D．annoying31．A．avoided B．regretted C．missed D．enjoyed32．A．master B．friend C．cage D．tool33．A．mess B．trend C．chance D．crowd34．A．imagined B．stopped C．observed D．kept35．A．escaping B．hiding C．considering D．returning36．A．ground B．bed C．mirror D．paper37．A．already B．also C．never D．still38．A．or B．so C．for D．but39．A．huge B．dangerous C．poor D．loving40．A．cold B．heavy C．big D．weak第II卷（非选择题）四、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

景德镇一中高一素质班英语上学期期中考试试题命题人：计月华审题人：刘少勇2008.11第二节单项选择（共15题满分15分）16. —I’m going to the U.S.A.—How long you there?A. are ; stayingB. are ; stayedC. have ; stayD. do ; stay17. Is this foreigner we met in the porcelain street just now?A. thatB. oneC. the oneD. \18. It was my sister first had the idea to cycle along the Mekong River from where is beginswhere it ends.A. who ; toB. which ; tillC. that ; tillD. whom ; to19. At that time, no one believed that his book would .A. get offB. take offC. pay offD. turn off20. —I don’t like the way he spoke to me.—.A. in which ; Me tooB. in that ; Me eitherC. that ; Me neitherD. by which ; Me also21. He tried his best to make his father his new girl friend.A. agreeB. admitC. approve ofD. allow22. The flowers sweet in the botanic garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature.A. to smellB. smellingC. smeltD. to be smelt23. —What can I do for you?—One tea and two coffees.A. black ; whiteB. red ; whiteC. black ; greenD. red ; black24. —What did Doctor Smith say to you, Mary?—He advised me drink water that isn’t any more, Mum.—See, you me.A. not ; boiled ; should listen toB. not to ; boiling ; should listen toC. not ; boiling ; should have listened toD. not to ; boiled ; should have listened to25. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation he is likely to lose control over the plane.A. whereB. whichC. whileD. why26. It was some time we realized the truth.A. whenB. untilC. sinceD. before27. Gifts are not enough for a child because he needs love and care.A. alongB. lonelyC. aloneD. it self28. This experience made him the study of science.A. interest inB. to interest inC. interesting inD. interested in29. By nine o’clock, all the Olympic torch bearers had reached the top of Mount Qomolangma,appeared a rare rainbow soon.A. of whichB. or whichC. from whichD. above which30. All the neighbours admire this family the parents are treating their child like a friend.A. whereB. whichC. whyD. that第三节完形填空（共20小题，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

江西省景德镇一中2022-2023学年高一上学期期中（19班）英语试题学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解It’s hard to imagine the San Francisco Peninsula and the Marin Headlands connected by anything but the Golden Gate Bridge, as if its red beams (梁), constructed 75 years ago, were always part of the permanent landscape.A delicate fireworks display recently celebrated the bridge’s 75th anniversary, but you can still celebrate on a smaller scale and catch a lot more. Try shopping for some anniversary souvenir, joining in a guided tour, or simply going for a walk across the 1.7-mile-wide bridge.Beyond the bridge, the beloved City by the Bay is still appealing with secret San Francisco musts to keep the celebration going. Here are a few more:Bourbon and BranchThis Prohibition-style “private” saloon requires a password to enter. Dark, intimate and decorated faithfully like the 1920s, this is the ideal spot for business dealings. Cell phones are prohibited, which only adds to the authentic atmosphere.House of AirA favorite among locals and tourists, this activity center has dozens of trampolines (蹦床) to jump on, trampoline walls to bounce off. Space is rented by how much time you want to bounce about, but be cautious about overdoing it; jumping around for even 10 minutes is exhausting!Nightlife at California Academy of ScienceFor anyone who wished that film “Night at the Museum” could be real, every Thursday night the California Academy of Science offers a simulated (模拟的) rainforest and aquarium, a ll under the same roof. There’s also live music, several bars and a different theme every week.Musee MecaniqueIt may be called a museum. It’s full of wind-up toys, dancing puppets, shooting galleries and vintage arcade games. Some of the exhibits may seem frightening, but this is a unique trip back into the history of how we have fun. Bringa pocket full of coins.1、Which event was recently held to celebrate the bridge’s birthday?A.A fireworks display.B.A walk across the bridge.C.A guided tour around it.D.A special offer on souvenirs.2、Which of the following suits people liking sports?A.Bourbon and Branch.B.Musee Mecanique.C.House of Air.D.California Academy of Science.3、What can we do in Nightlife at California Academy of Science?A.Play with a variety of toys for free.B.Appreciate some virtual wildlife.C.Do some extreme sports with locals.D.Make a deal with business partners.This week record-breaking temperatures of more than 40’C were forecast in Britain. Schools closed and hospitals cancelled routine appointments. The Royal Air Force had to rearrange flights from its biggest air base after the runway melted. In mainland Europe, things were bleaker still. After weeks of drought, a heatwave sparked wildfires in France, Greece, Portugal and Spain. Parts of America are struggling through one of their hottest summers ever. And many places of eastern and southern China have seen unusually high temperatures in recent weeks.Why are all of these places suffering extreme heat at the same time? Climate change has made heatwaves more frequent. Very hot temperatures that were once rare occur more frequently and heatwaves that were once impossible come to pass. The temperatures in Britain this week fit into the second category(II),says Richard Betts, a climate researcher with the British Met Office. Similarly, modelling carried out by the World Weather Attribution group, a research coalition, found that last year’s unprecedented heatwave in the Pacific Northwest would have been ”virtually impossible“ without climate change. New records will be set as long as humans continue to burn fossil fuels and destroy carbon-storing ecosystems.Whatever the cause, the consequences are disastrous. Heatwaves kill people and worsen existing health conditions. Heatwaves can cause crops to suffer, as happened this spring in India. In three northern states, yields probably fell by between 10%-35%. If several “breadbasket” arc as are affected there will be worldwide shortages, pushing up prices. Other systems are at risk, too. Heat can disrupt everything from manufacturing to transport. Last weak factories in Zhejiang province in China were forced to ration(定量供应)power to ensure enough supply for air-conditioners in nearby homes. Heatwaves often stretch energy grids(电网)to breaking point. In places where electricity is moved across borders, a stream of power from somewhere not affected can help stabilize the grid. But simultaneous(同时的)heatwaves make that complicated. In an interconnected world，regions rely on each other to cope with disaster. Which becomes much harder when the disasters arc happening in many places at once.4、What is the first paragraph mainly about?A.Extreme heat breaks out across the globe.B.The new temperature record has been set in some areas.C.Natural disasters are increasing due to the extreme heat.D.Many places arc actively fighting against extreme heat.5、What can we learn from paragraph 2?A.There used to be frequent heatwaves and high temperatures.B.The British feel more comfortable when the temperature is II.C.One of the critical factors in extreme heat is human activities.D.It is impossible to experience extreme heat in Pacific Northwest.6、What problem would heatwaves cause globally according to the last paragraph?A.Low birth rate.B.High crop price.C.Less factoriesD.Global warming.7、What does the underlined pronoun “that” refer to in the last paragraph?A.Stretching energy grids.B.Rationing power in factories.C.Generating power.D.Moving electricity across borders.In 1823, a young woman noticed a strange fossil on a beach near Lyme Regis, England. She dug out the bones and had them carried to her home. She carefully arranged the skeleton on a table. Then she saw something extraordinary. The creature’s neck was a meter long —more than half the length of its body. It was unlike any animal living on Earth.Even at a young age, Mary Anning had a talent for spotting unusual or curious fossils. Her father died in 1810, leaving her family in debt, so Mary began selling her fossils to collectors. A year later, aged just 12, she made her first major discovery — a crocodile-like skull with a long skeleton. It turned out to be a sea creature that lived long ago. Named ichthyosaur, or “fish-lizard”, it was the first extinct animal known to science.Fossil hunting brought in money, but it was a dangerous occupation. One day, a rock fall killed her dog and almost buried Mary. Despite the dangers, she continued to look for new finds. The long-necked fossil she uncovered in 1823 was another long-dead sea reptile (爬行动物). Known as a plesiosaur, it would inspire legends — including that of the Loch NessMonster. Five years later, she found a fossil with wing bones and a long tail. It was one of the first examples of a pterosaur — a flying creature that disappeared millions of years ago.Mary was not only a skilled fossil hunter; she also carefully examined and recorded her finds. However, she received little credit from other scientists. Only one of her scientific writings was published in her lifeti me, in 1839. She was also not allowed to join London’s Geological Society, as only men could become members.Mary Anning died in 1847, but her contributions have not been forgotten. Her finds are now displayed in museums in London and Paris. The beach near her home is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as the Jurassic Coast. Her life continues to inspire visitors hoping to find their own fossil wonders. According to Britain’s Natural History Museum, Mary Anning was “the greatest fossil hunter the world has ever known”. She was also a scientist who changed the way we think about life on Earth.8、Why did Mary Anning start selling fossils?A.To establish her name as a scientist.B.To raise public interest in her articles.C.To gain money to start a museum.D.To earn money to support her family.9、Which of the following is true about Mary Anning?A.She published several scientific articles in her lifetime.B.She was nearly killed by a rock fall near the beach.C.She was a member of the London Geological Society.D.The beach near her home is named after her.10、What is true about the pterosaur find?A.It looked similar to the Loch Ness Monster.B.It was the first discovery of an extinct animal.C.It showed that some extinct creatures had wings.D.It demonstrated that Mary Anning was an expert in fossil finds.11、What would be the proper title for the passage?A.Long-Necked Creatures from the PastB.The World’s Greatest Fossil HunterC.The Discovery of the First PterosaurD.Treasure of FossilsEarlier this month, British supermarket chain Morrisons announced that it would beremoving “use by” dates on most of its milk. The idea behind this is to discourage people from throwing milk away based on a date, rather than sniffing (闻) and looking at it to determine whether it’s still safe for consumption.The fact is that significant amounts of food get wasted every year by people blindly following expiration dates, rather than their senses. What makes matters worse is that most dates don’t mean much, anyway. They’r e assigned somewhat randomly by food manufacturers that are not held to any regulatory standards for what determines a safe date nor what expertise (专门知识) is required to make such a judgment call—so it makes sense that they’d be too cautious.What I find amusing, however, is that many people seem to be horrified by this approaching absence of “use by” dates.In fact, I never look at expiration dates when I shop. To me, it’s as if they don’t exist. To be clear, I am not an absent-minded shopper. I pay close attention to both packaging and price. Despite having a full cart at checkout, I could tell you the exact price of every item in it. Any time I see a clearance rack (清仓货架) at the store, that’s usually where I go first because it’s exactly the stuff I want to buy—the cheaper, the better! If there’s any heavily discounted product that I’d normally use, I will certainly take it. Often, I’ll mentally adjust my weekly menu plan on the spot, based on what I find.The handful of times I have looked at expiration dates have been for short-lived items like prepackaged salad greens. What I’ve found, however, is that the dates mean little. Even a package that claims to be fresh can still have rotten yellow leaves at the bottom, which turns me off. Therefore, the expiration date means next to nothing, but my visual assessment, combined with my intention for when I plan to eat it, is far more useful.Food is your friend. Food is not out to kill you!12、Why will Morrisons remove “use by” dates on most of its milk?A.To reduce food waste.B.To improve customers’ senses.C.To meet the regulatory standards.D.To be cautious about food quality.13、What do we know about the author’s shopping habit from the text?A.She shows little interest in packaging.B.She cares more about the price.C.She always avoids buying discounted products.D.She is often careless about choosing goods.14、Why does the author give the example of “prepackaged salad greens”?A.To claim her favorite food.B.To introduce her cooking habit.C.To stress the uselessness of expiration dates.D.To show the poor packaging of some food.15、What is the best title for the text?A.What Makes Us Waste More FoodB.Why We Need “Use By” DatesC.How I Choose Food for CookingD.Why I Ignore Food Expiration Dates二、七选五16、For many years, public schools taught only Euro-American cultural values and neutralized or ignored other cultural heritages. Textbooks minimized problems among groups and taught a sanitized version of history. It was assumed that everyone in the American melting pot would eventually lose or abandon those ethnic characteristics that distinguished them from mainstream Americans. ①_________ Current textbooks absorb a variety of ethnic individuals who have achieved success. Struggles for equality are vividly depicted, and past racism is frankly acknowledged. Cultural pluralism (多元性) is now generally recognized as the organizing principle of education, and children in American schools learn that variety and cultural diversity are assets (资产).②_________ Elementary school students learn not only about the traditional Thanksgiving celebration in the United States, but also about other harvest holidays around the world. They learn that African tribal farmers observe harvest festivals to thank their ancestors for ke eping them well and sending rain. The moon’s birthday is the start of the Chinese harvest festival called Chung Ch’ui, in which the Chinese give thanks and remember a victory over an invading army. In India, Hindu women honor Gauri, the goddess of the harvest and the protector of women. ③_________ Koreans offer prayers for good harvests on Tano Day, and in Switzerland and Sweden, children carry lanterns made from vegetables to celebrate their harvest holiday. Middle School and high schools include literature from around the world offering alternative perspectives on social problems and significant historical events. Ethnic studies departments can be found in high schools and colleges. ④_________There is some evidence that attempts at multicultural education are working. In the United States, for example, graduation rates are up. The share of high school students taking a core of academic subjects increased from 13 percent to 47 percent in the past decade. The gap between whites’ and minorities’ test scores has narrowed. These accomplishments may well be attributed to educators who daily confront diversity in their classrooms and have identified the central issues in educating a culturally diverse population. ⑤_________A.Here are some approaches to multicultural education.B.Those issues deal with learning style difference, language diversity, and gender.C.In Africa, due to extremely hot weather, Africans suffer a lot.D.Concrete examples of teaching diversity can be found at every grade level.E.Today, however, schools routinely teach the experience and values of many ethnic cultures.F.In Japan, thanksgiving is a national holiday and a time to give thanks for blessings.G.Many schools further require that students take courses in cultural diversity.三、完形填空（15空）It is getting hot. It’s time to put on 1 clothes and open up the windows.Yesterday brought a(n) 2 visit to the kitchen during the brief time we were out. Two daring sparrows had 3 into a dangerous territory—our kitchen.When you come across such sudden callers, you are 4 to sense it as an action of intruding (入侵) into your comfort zone, or you might 5 it as a lovely shining moment of life. We 6 the second option, with no hesitation. After all, we’ve neve r stopped feeling urgent to strengthen the relationship with our sparrows more and more each day.We can’t stop 7 and celebrating their dance from our window. We fed them with the 8 on our tablecloth after every meal. And we have 9 them with every kind of bases and stands on our terrace (露台).10 , they feel at ease in our backyard. And that has led them to 11 courage to slip into our house. Perhaps because they have the feeling that we don’t consider them 12 , but friendly neighbors, who only leave some wastes from time to time.The presence of our dear sparrow holds magical consistency with real life. And we’ve been having lovely sparrows coming over lately, whose presence 13 us out of our dull daily routines and shows us the hidden beauty and charm.Like different human beings, these sparrows often take different forms. We’ve met sparrows like those, of all shapes and colors. And they’re everywhere. Perhaps all of them arewilling to call our 14 , making us know they are there. They only ask from us not to be afraid of them or feel uneasy to their 15 .17、A.tighter B.lighter C.bigger D.cleaner18、A.unstoppable B.uncomfortable C.unforeseen D.unwelcomed19、A.slipped B.walked C.advanced D.spread20、A.proud B.safe C.afraid D.sure21、A.keep B.describe C.receive D.collect22、A.chose B.hit C.bit D.rose23、A.designing B.observing C.managing D.preparing24、A.vegetables B.fruits C.goods D.leftovers25、A.provided B.equipped forted D.satisfied26、A.Repeatedly B.Surprisingly C.Undoubtedly D.Traditionally27、A.lose B.seek C.give D.gather28、A.intruders B.strangers C.instructors D.breakers29、A.forces B.draws C.cuts D.drives30、A.agreement B.attention C.acceptance D.expression31、A.impression B.expression C.existence D.difference四、短文填空32、The Shenzhou-14 crew entered the Wentian lab module at 10:03 a.m. on July 26, 2022, ①___________ (mark) the first time that Chinese astronauts have entered a lab module in orbit.It is the first time that space rendezvous and docking(交会和对接) ②___________ (carry)out during the astronauts' stay in the space station, the CMS said. For the first time, the taikonauts③___________orbit can use the airlock cabin in Wentian to carry out extravehicular activities (EVAs). The node cabin in the core module, which④___________ (usual) serves as the exit and entry for EVAs, will become a backup of the airlock cabin.⑤___________ (compare) with the node cabin, the airlock cabin has a larger door, ⑥___________is more convenient for the taikonauts to enter and exit the spacecraft as well as transfer tools and maintenance⑦___________ (equip).The Shenzhou-14 crew will, for the first time, be aided by the small mechanical arm to carry out EVAs. The taikonauts are also scheduled⑧___________ (give) another spacelecture from the Wentian lab module.As a major component of China's space station, the Wentian lab module not only functions⑨___________the experiment platform for life sciences, ⑩___________provides taikonauts with more space to live and work, and serves as the full backup to the space station's key system as well.五、书面表达33、上周日你校举行了“变废为宝(From Waste to Wealth)”创意比赛。

2020年江西省景德镇第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷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AIt looks like 2017 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in movie History. Here is a list of some of the year’s biggest blockbusters so far.Kong: Skull IslandA reboot (重启) of King Kong would normally get laughed at in this day and age, but it looks like this modem version of the story will be worth watching. With US actress Brie Larson and UK actor Tom Hiddleston in the mix, this film is set to be this year’s biggest monster tale.Release Date:3/10/17Beauty and the BeastDirector Bill Condon is bringing back a part of our childhood in live action, complete with the songs we all remember and love. With British stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading thecast, the classic Walt Disney story already sounds like it’ll be a delight for both children and adults.Release Date:3/17/17The Fate of the FuriousThere was doubt that we’d even get a Fast 8, especially after the fitting ending US actor Paul Walker’s character was given at the end of Furious 7. Fans thought they’d never see Dom and the rest of the crew back in action, but thankfully, US star Vin Diesel himself confirmed that The Fate of the Furious is fueling up for another go.Release Date:4/14/17Spider-Man: HomecomingSpider Man is heading home to Marvel Studios for the first time. The movie will show us Peter Parker’s high school days, and will continue the threads we saw formed during his initial appearance in Captain America: Civil War. We know that Michael Keaton is playing The Vulture in this story, and that both Happy Hogan and Tony Stark, played by US actors Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr., are along for the ride.Release Date:7/7/171.Which of the following movies can’t you see on May Day?A.Kong: Skull Island.B.Beauty and the Beast.C.The Fate of the Furious.D.Spider-Man: Homecoming.2.What can we know about Beauty and the Beast?A.It is fueling up for another go.B.It is produced by Marvel StudiosC.It’ll show us Peter Parker’s school days.D.It’ll be enjoyable for both children and adults.3.What does the underlined word “cast” probably mean?A.Characters.B.Actors.C.Directors.D.Teachers.BThe idea came to him when he least expected it. Alvin Irby was at a barbershop when he saw one of his former students sitting in the shop with a bored look on his face. That’s when Irby realized that by pairing barbershops and books, he might be able to inspire young boys to read.Alvin Irby, a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher, knows how important it is for young children to read. He also knows that young boys in particular often don’t have adult male role models who inspire them to read. “Many young boys may literally never see a man reading in school during the years when they’re learning to read because there are so few male elementary school teachers,” Irby toldMashable.That’s where the barbershops come in. Four years ago, Irby launched Barbershop Books as a way to not just get books into the hands of young boys, but also to create community reading spaces in a place where kids go frequently. Since itsinceptionin 2013, the program has created kid-friendly reading spaces in 50 barbershops in 12 states throughout the United States.Irby isn’t the first person to see the connection between barbershops and books and boys. Hair stylist Courtney Holmes, launched a program a few years ago offering free haircuts to kids as long as they read to him while he cuts their hair.That’s the kind of environment that Irby wants to promote with his program. The reading spaces created by Barbershop Books help to spark an interest in books by showing kids that reading is about more than just spelling and vocabulary skills, it’s about making reading a low-stress activity that can help them relax, laugh and have fun.“Our belief is that if we can create positive reading experiences early and often for young boys, then they willchoose to read for fun,” Irby noted, adding, “This is really what Barbershop Books is about, getting young boys to say three words: I’m a reader.”4. What happened to Alvin when he was at a barbershop?A. He found it easy for young people to get bored.B. He offered a barbershop to his former student.C. He thought of a way to encourage young readers.D. He realized the importance of reading for young boys.5. What is the function of Barbershop Books?A. To attract more customers who love films.B. To provide free haircuts to book lovers.C. To show the influence of reading on children.D. To create a reading environment fbr children.6. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. reading is a low-stress activity that is relaxingB. Barbershop Books is only suitable for young boysC. Irby attaches great importance to school educationD. Barbershop Books can arouse (引起) young people’s interest in reading7. What does the underlined word “inception” in the 3rdparagraph mean?A. discovery.B. success.C. popularity.D. beginning.C8. The five passes all include ________.A. a dinner cruiseB. a magic showC. a city tourD. a trolley ride9. Accordingto the rules and restrictions, ________.A. visitors can return their ticketsB. reservations cannot be cancelledC. passes cannot be shared among usersD. users can visit attractions more than once10. To make reservations, you can ________.A. write an e-mailB. make a phone callC. send a text messageD. fill out an online form11. In which section of a newspaper would you most likely find this advertisement?A. Leisure & TravelB. Health & BeautyC. Restaurants & FoodD. Sports & EntertainmentDCycling has long been a sport where a competitive edge is pursued, often at any cost. Cycling shorts, however, were an area that technology had yet to enter. Little was added to them apart from, perhaps, some padding to protect a rider.Now, however, new cycling shorts are being equipped with sensors to help riders defeat opponents easily. A British start-up has created a pair of shorts that uses electric sensors and artificial intelligence to shape and strengthen cyclists' muscles while they are moving. It plans to also adapt this product next year for joggers and people at the gym.The shorts, created by Devon Lewis, a PhD student at theUniversityofSouthampton, are able to send out tiny electric currents into a user's muscles to improve their cycling technique. Mr Lewis, 27, came up with the idea after studying a connection between the brain and muscles that sends chemical signals from motor neurons to muscle fibres to make the muscle contract and strengthen.The shorts, created by Mr Lewis's start-up bypass this connection using electric cur rents to build muscle strength directly, without relying on the brain to send out signals. “We have a limited ability to control our muscles naturally,” Mr Lewis said. “You can control them more exactly, get more from your muscles and contract them more strongly, if you stimulate them directly with electricity.” Electric wires in the shorts send out currents that activate the muscle. “For those worried about getting a shock while cycling,” Mr Lewis said, “It's sort of the same thing as when you have spicy food and you get that little rush. It feels strange when you first start using it but then you adapt to it quite quickly.”His idea has received support from Future Worlds, a start-up accelerator atSouthamptonUniversity. The product is being shown next week at the technology conference CES, held digitally this year.12. What's the strength of the newly invented cycling shorts ?A. They help cyclists perform better.B. They last longer than normal ones.C. They can keep a balanced comfort.D. They have tools to make good figures.13. Why can the cycling shorts help the runners and joggers?A. They are made of quality cotton materials.B. They are created by world-top designers.C. They can make running or jogging less boring.D. They are made intelligently with electric sensors.14. What may be some people's worry about the shorts?A. They may spend more than they can afford.B. They get little help from the new shorts.C. They may get shocked by the electricity.D. The new shorts can't function well enough.15.What's the best title of the text?A. The Special CyclingShortsB. Waysto Be a Good RunnerC. How Shorts Benefit YouD. Some Tips about Running Fast第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届江西省景德镇第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AYou haven’t truly visited a city until you’ve experienced its nightlife. Watching a big city likeLondongradually turn dark and darker into the night is a beautiful journey of time and light. So how about taking a historical evening walk and touchingsome of the nicest areas in centralLondon? Let’s get started.6:30 pmThe walk starts on theMillenniumBridge. On the bridge, watch the scenic city across the River Thames with the skyscrapers gradually lighting up against the darkening skies.TheMillenniumBridgehas been featured in many London-based films, includingHarry Potter, and the filmGuardians of the Galaxy.7:30 pmIt’s getting dark. A fifteen-minute walk northwest fromSt Paul’s Cathedral takes you to the historic Borough Market. During the evenings, you find a lot of restaurants around the market. This is an excellent time to get your dinner.9:00 pmThe next stop isLondonBridge. This is about 6 minutes’ walk from the Borough Market. As you join other onlookers and mentally go through the nursery school rhyme of “LondonBridgeis Falling Down”, you get lost again in history. Why does the song sayLondonBridgeis falling and who is the fair lady?During theLondoncity fire of 1897,LondonBridgeserved an important role in fire control. It was one of the major structures that prevented the fire from crossing over to the other side ofLondon.11:30 pmLondonnever sleeps; it’s a few minutes to midnight and everywhere is still filled with people moving around. About four minutes away from the Golden Jubilee Bridges isTrafalgar Square, our next stop.12:00 amIt’s been a beautiful evening, hasn’t it?1. Where can you visit aGuardians of the Galaxyfilming location?A. In theSt Paul’s Cathedral.B. On theMillenniumBridge.C. In the Borough Market.D. On the Golden Jubilee Bridges.2. What can be learned about the Borough Market?A. It is far fromLondonBridge.B. It is related to a famous song.C. It is an ideal place for dinner.D. It is a modern open-air market.3. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To showLondon’s color1 ful culture.B. To introduce the scenery inLondon.C. To ask people to do outdoor activities.D. To recommend a night tour inLondon.BThere are three of us in the laboratory: Jules, me and Dr. Leonards. Leonards asks me to sit in front of Jules. As I do, he looks me in the eye and starts to move his face through a series of emotions-happy, confused, surprised, glaring. I'm attracted by his display, feeling delight when hegrinsand feeling serious when his eyes narrow angrily. None of this would be a surprise, of course, if Jules were a human. But he's a robot head on a table.The most special thing is that, consciously(有意识地), there's no mistaking Jules for a real person. Although he has surprisingly realistic skin, his eyes don't fit firmly against his lids, and he has a terrible hairpiece. Yet, as I walk into the room, I experience a complex worry of feeling in his direction. It's not at all like entering an empty space. It's a bit awkward for Jules’ shining false hair. Some unconscious part of me is responding to him as if he's real. This matters, because if we're to one day live comfortably along with robots , an understanding of how we instinctively(本能地) react to them is significant. The study of these issues is the frontier of a new scientific research; human-robot interaction.Jules was built as part of an attempt to understand the emotions that can be communicated by a human. “All the robots we'vebuilt so far don't have that rich emotions. We wanted to build a robotic face, with small motors that mimic(模仿) all the muscles you have, so we could discover what it could express. "Such research is becoming increasingly important, says Dr. Leonards, partly because our rapidly ageing population will soon need the help of robots with which they can effortlessly interact.4. What does the author think of Jules?A. He ignored him in his place.B. He didn't treat him as only a robot.C. He was afraid of his being there.D. He mistook him for a real person.5. What is the purpose to build such a robot?A. To help humans of old ages.B. To carry out a scientific research.C. To take the place of human labour.D. To make an interaction with human.6. What doesthe underlined word “grins” mean in Paragraph1?A. Smiles.B. Shakes.C. Worries.D. Cries.7. What may be the best title for the text?A. Human And RobotB. Success Of Making A RobotC. Robot Will Replace ManD. Difference Between Man And RobotCMore than 10,000 people were made homeless in Ternang when the Sungai Mas overflowed its banks yesterday after six days of continuous heavy rain.The wooden bridge across the river has been washed away. The town is cut off by flood waters. At the fifth mile, Jalan Tengkn, the water is two meters deep. It is closed to all traffic. Flooding first happened at mid-afternoon yesterday along the river banks. People trying to get to higher ground were just in time to escape the destroying of the flood. Most of the flood victims(受害者) had to leave all their things behind.The National Flood Relief(救济) Center was reported to give its help and by early evening the whole town was moved out, helped by the army, police, Red Cross Society and volunteers(志愿者).The flood victims are now housed in different simple relief centers in the nearby town of Ternang. “Everything possible is being done to help the unlucky people,” a government spokesman said, “In fact, money, food and clothing have begun to come in from public organizations and helpful people. A Disaster Relief Fund(救灾基金会) will be started as soon as possible.”According to the latest reports it is still raining heavily at Ternang. The whole town is expected to be wholly covered by the water. So far no deaths have been reported.8. This passage is probably taken from______.A. a storybookB. a textbookC. a magazineD. a newspaper9. It seems that the flood happened just because ______.A. the banks were too lowB. the wooden bridge is solid (坚固)C. the river was too narrowD. they had had wet days for some time10.From the passage we know that ______.A. though the town was flooded, you could still go there by busB. as soon as the water flowed over the banks, people began to go to higher landsC. the government and the whole society are taking great care of the flood victimsD. the flood hasn't brought a large loss to the town as nobody died in the flood11. What is the best title for this passage?A. A Big FloodB. Ternang Is destroyedC. Over 10,000 People Are HomelessD. Rescue Team ArrivedDDid you know that horses talk? Well, they do, and you can lean to understand “horse talk” if you pay close attention to the horses you see.When horses live in the wild, other animals try to eat them, so a lot of horse talk is about staying alive. Even now, when most horses live on farms, they watch for danger. For this reason, never walk behind a horse. If you surprise it, the horse might mistake you for a mountain lion or wolf and give a dangerous kick.By watching the ears of a horse, you can get clues to what it's hearing. A horse can tum each ear in a different direction. For a wild horse, this trick is important for survival. The horse can hear something sneaking up behind it while also checking out a threatening noise in front. When a horse lets its ears down, it's feeling safe and relaxed. If horses becomeisolated, they neigh, or “whinny,” calling for company. They're saying, “Where are you? I'm over here!” If a horse snorts(哼) while holding its head high and staring at something, it's saying, “That looks dangerous. Get ready to run!” When two horses meet, they put their noses together and smell each other's breath. It's their way of asking, “Are you a friend?” Horses nicker,too. Nickering is a quiet sort of sound. This friendly noise means they're feeling secure and saying, “Clad to see you.”In the wild, horses live in herds, with all members watching for danger. In a herd, only one horse is the leader, the “boss hoss”. The “boss hoss” is usually an older female. She watches for threats and teaches younger horses how to behave. However, others may want her job. When that happens, she pins her ears back against her head and may even bite or kick to get challengers to back off. She's using body language to say, “Hey, I'm in charge here!” All horses know that the one who makes others move is the leader. Horses relate to people that way, too.Horses have a language of their own. Now you know a bit of what they might be saying.12. What is the general idea of this passage?A. Horses can talk with their owners.B. You can know a bit of horses' language.C. Horses can “talk” in their own way.D. Other animals can also learn language.13. What does the underlined word “isolated” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Lonely.B. Glad.C. Sad.D. Frightened.14. What will a horse do when he wants to know whether another horse is a friend?A. He will let his ears down.B. He and another horse will put their noses together and smell each other's breath.C They both will hold their heads high and stare at something.D. He will give another horse a dangerous kick.15. How will the “boss hoss” deal with her challengers?A. By warning or fighting.B. By watching for threats.C. By teaching younger horses how to behave.D. By relating to people.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年景德镇第一中学高三英语上学期期中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AFour Truly Unique Canadian Camping ExperiencesMount Robson Provincial Park,British ColumbiaNamed after the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, this park gives you breathtaking views of mountain landscapes along with lakes, waterfalls, canyons, and caves. The Berg Lake campground is located right at the northern base of the 3, 954-meter peak (山巅), which is about a day's hike in.Fundy National Park,New BrunswickIf you've grown tired of the tent or RV, this park is one of the few national parks offering yurt (蒙古包) rentals. Make sure you visit theBay of Fundywhere the world's highest tides make for some great surfing. You also can't miss the amazing Acadian forest waterfall. If you're looking for even more entertainment, the park also hostsmusic and cultural festivals each summer and has its own golf course.KluaneNational Parkand ReserveYukonFrom May to September, theKathleenLakecampground sees visitors come from far and wide to camp, hike and fish. Mountaineering is especially popular as Kluane is home to 17 of Canada's 20 highest peaks. Flightseeing over the park's glaciers and rafting (漂流) the winding Alsek River will also keep you out enjoying the wilderness.Prince Edward Island National Park,Prince Edward IslandIf you're looking for a family-friendly park, this one is wonderful. Between the seven beaches and more than 50 kilometersof hiking and cycling trails, you'll certainly be kept busy. Literature lovers, you can see what inspired L.M. Montgomery'sAnne of Green Gables at the nearby Green Gables Heritage Place and even explore the original house.1. Where is the park offering yurt rentals located?A. InBritish Columbia.B. InNew Brunswick.C. InYukon.D. InPrince Edward Island.2. What can you do inKluaneNational Parkand Reserve?A. Climb the highest mountain inCanada.B. Experience the highest tides.C. Raft the windingAlsekRiver.D. Attend music and cultural festivals.3. Which will you choose if you are a fan of Anne of Green Gables?A.Mount RobsonProvincialPark.B. Fundy National Park.C.KluaneNational Parkand Reserve.D.Prince Edward IslandNational Park.BMichele Gentile, an Italian bookseller, is offering free books to children in exchange for plastic bottles to recycle.Michele owns Ex Libris Cafe in Polla，a small town in southern Italy. He said he thought of the recycling program, because he wanted to inspire children in the small town to read and pay attention to the environment.''My goal is to spread the passion and love for books among those people in Italy who do not usually read while at the time helping the environment," Gentile explained.The idea for the initiative (倡议) came after Gentile collaborated with a nearby middle school on an aluminum recycling project. Working together, the schoolchildren and Gentile collected enough cans to purchase books for an entire classroom. His new program too off from there and has already spread into northern Italy: Gentile's hopes his work will continue to make headlines and become a worldwide initiative.The free books come from customers in Gentile's shop who have donated money to purchase a ''suspended" book. The idea comes from a World War II practice in which customers would buy two Coffees: one for themselves and another for the next person in line. Gentile has been using the extra books as part of his recycling initiative, While Gentile's program is a great way to recycle and get kids to read, it also brings awareness to the growing problem of plastic waste. Single-use plastics make up around 26 percent of all the plastics in the world, only 14 percent of which are recycled. Plastics that end up in landfills take around 500 years to decompose (分解),is a major concern for environmentalists.Cutting down on plastic waste is important if we want to better the environment for future generations, and recycling programs like Gentile's book giveaway are a great way to meet that goal.4. What is the purpose of Gentile's book giveaway?A. To sell more coffee and books.B. To attract more customers.C. To collect money for a new project.D. To inspire reading and recycling.5. How did Gentile come up with the idea?A. Working with a school to recycle cans.B. Seeing school kids don't like reading.C. Donating books for a local school.D. Buying a “suspended” book for a child.6. Who pay for the books of the project?A. The local government.B. Gentile himself.C. Some publishers.D. His customers.7. Whichof the following is the best title for the text?A. An Italian's Reading InitiativeB. Recycling Can Get Kids Free BooksC. Michele's Way of Doing BusinessD. A New Way to Deal with Plastic WasteCNina Wygant, 11, sits in front of a long table in a classroom that looks more like a trendy coffee shop than an elementary school classroom. Some of her fifth-grade classmates at Hopewell Memorial Junior High School sit on high-top chairs at counters. Others choose to sit in club chairs or soft bean bags in comfortable. "I like it because it gives us an environment we like or need to settle down and read a book that we would like to concentrate on instead of having desks and being all quiet," said Vivian Garcia, 10. “You can just space out and have your own little area. I find it very amazing that you can pick your own books instead of being told what to read.”That’s the end goal, said teacher Heather Shadish. Reading has always been a passion for this English language arts and science teacher, a passion she instills（灌输）in her pupils. Back then, in her literature class in graduate school at Chatham University, a professor read aloud the first chapter ofBecause of Winn-Dixieby Kate DiCamillo, a Newbery Medalist. "That was the moment I knew I wanted to some day teach reading. There was a spark there. I just felt these are the kind of books I need to share with kids ---the books that are going to make them feel something and make them fall in love with reading instead of reading being achore.”But information in children's workbooks is limited, so they open tablets and connect to Epic - a digital library that's free to educators and librarians, but $7.99 a month for parents — giving kids unlimited access to approximately 35,000 books（both print and audio）, quizzes and videos to enhance learning.“Epic gives students access to information not found in a textbook and presents it in a more interesting way," she said.8. What does Vivian think of the reading experience?A. She favors club chairs and free discussion.B. She feels comfortable to be told what to read.C. She enjoys the environment and reading choice.D. She finds it easy to pick a book in a crowded area.9. What does the underlined word “chore" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Task.B. Process.C. Habit.D. Skill.10. What can children get from Epic?A. Free audio books.B. Tasks on reading levels.C. Advice from educators.D. Useful learning resources.11. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. A Teacher's New Reading MethodB. Pupils' love of Reading RoomC. Options of Teaching ReadingD. Easy Access to Digital ReadingDIn Australia, plenty of wild things can bite or sting(刺伤) you. Strangely enough, one of them is a tree. Now scientists have figured out what makes the tree’s sting so bad.The rainforests of eastern Australia are home to a stinging tree known as Dendrocnide. Many people callit the gympie-gympie tree—a name given to the tree by native Australians. It’s covered with sharp, needle-like hairs that carry poison. If you touch a gympie-gympie tree, you won’t forget it anytime soon. The pain can stay with you for hours, days or weeks. In some cases, it’s been reported to stay for months.Scientists have long looked for the source of this powerful sting. Now researchers at the University of Queensland have discovered what makes this stinging plant so painful. After carefully studying different kinds of gympie-gympie trees, the scientists were able to separate out different chemicals that the trees produce. This allowed them to identify a group of chemicals that they believed was responsible for the pain.The researchers created artificial versions of these chemicals, which they call “gympietides”. Sure enough, when the scientists injected mice with gympietides, the mice licked(舔) at the places where they’d been injected, indicating that they hurt in those places. When the scientists studied the way gympietides were built, they found that they formed a knot-like shape. The shape makes the chemicals very stable, which helps explain why the pain stays so long.The knot-like shape of the gympietides was similar to the shape of poisons produced by poisonous spiders and cone snails. The scientists were surprised to see three very different kinds of life all using similar poisons. Spiders and cone snails carry poisons because they catch food by stinging other creatures. It’s not clear howstinging helps the gympie-gympie tree.Though the tree’s sting may stop some animals from eating it, it doesn’t stop all animals. Beetles and pademelons (small s of the kangaroo) are able to eat the plant without trouble.12. Why is a touch on the stinging tree unforgettable?A. Because it has so unusual an appearance.B. Because it is extremely rare in existence.C. Because touching it creates a quite strange feeling.D. Because the pain caused by it doesn’t go away quickly.13. What do scientists fail to find out about the stinging tree?A. How it produces poisons.B. What poisons it produces.C. How it benefits from the sting.D. The consequences of its sting.14. What does the text imply about the stinging tree?A. It produces the same poisons as spiders.B. Poisonous as it is, it also has natural enemies.C. Animals are wise enough to stay away from it.D. Only one chemical in it causes pain to the toucher.15. What’s the best title for the text?A. Scientists Discover Stinging Tree's SecretB. Caution: Stinging Tree Can Bite and Poison YouC. Scientists Discover a Strange Species in AustraliaD. Effective Ways to Avoid Being Hurt by Stinging Tree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。

景德镇一中2019-20120学年上学期期末考试高一（1）班英语试卷第一部分：听力（满分30分）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项AFires can cover a home in 60seconds! Are you prepared with a quick and safe method of fire escape? While most of us are within a few steps of a window in most of our homes, the upper floor presents unique challenges. The key to survival is planning ahead for the upper floor escape.The two- and three-story fire escape ladders are the most common types, and can be purchased locally at hardware stores. While doing an Internet research, I found fire escape ladders for four- and five-and six-story homes. Fortunately, the majority of Livingston County homes can easily get by with the two- and three-story models.The first task in planning an upper floor escape is taking the time to look out of each window and see where it leads you. Sometimes a straight drop is best for hanging a ladder on. Other windows will drop you to a lower roof, where you can wait for another ladder from outside the home to reach you.Escape ladders usually come in a box that will easily slide under a bed or in a closet. When needed, you just slide it out, and place it near the window. Open the window as you have determined by now that a door escape from the room is not practical due to heat, smoke and fire conditions,. Make sure the hanger(挂钩) will fit in with the window, for which it is intended. It usually has a J-shaped hook, which hangs over the window edge.Once you decide a room to store the escape ladder in, make sure the family members know where it is. If the stairs leading down are blocked due to the fire, head into the room with the escape ladder and close the door behind you. Fix it out of thewindow and begin climbing down. Have a stronger person go down first, who can then assist others.Do as much planning and preparation well in advance of ever needing to use these fire safety skills and you and your family will remain safe.21.What does the author intend to tell in the passage?A. How to escape fire above the ground floor.B. How to correctly use the fire escape ladders.C. How to survive when caught in an accident.D. How to purchase the proper fire escape ladders.22.To keep you safe from a fire, you should _________________________________.A. avoid living in high-rise apartmentsB. buy the proper escape laddersC. make adequate preparations in advanceD. have a good knowledge of first aid23.What should you do after you get the escape ladder?A. You can hang it outside your window.B. You must keep it in a box in a safe place.C. You should inform your family where it isD. You must fix the hanger inside your home.24.What conclusion can we draw from the passage?A. Danger is the next neighbor to security.B. God helps those who help themselves.C. A match will set fire to a large building.D. Early mistakes are the seeds of future trouble.BMy day began on a definitely sour note when I saw my six-year-old wrestling with a limb of my azalea（杜鹃花）bush. By the time I got outside, he'd broken it. “Can I take this to school today?” he asked. With a wave of my hand, I sent him off.I turned my back so he wouldn't see the tears gathering in my eyes.The washing machine had leaked on my brand-new linoleum. If only my husband had just taken the time to fix it the night before when I asked him instead of playingcheckers with Jonathan.It was days like this that made me want to quit. I just wanted to drive up to the mountains, hide in a cave, and never come out.Somehow I spent most of the day washing and drying clothes and thinking how love had disappeared from my life. As I finished hanging up the last of my husband's shirts, I looked at the clock. 2:30. I was late. Jonathan's class let out at 2:15 and I hurriedly drove to the school.I was out of breath by the time I knocked on the teacher's door and peered through the glass. She rustled through the door and took me aside. “I want to talk to you about Jonathan,” she said.I prepared myself for the worst. Nothing would have surprised me. “Did you know Jonathan brought flowers to school today?” she asked. I nodded, thinking about my favorite bush and trying to hide the hurt in my eyes. “Let me tell you about yesterday,” the teacher insisted. “See that little girl?” I watched the bright-eyed child laugh and point to a colorful picture taped to the wall. I nodded.“Well, yesterday she was almost hysterical. Her mother and father are going through a nasty divorce. She told me she didn't want to live, she wished she could die. I watched that little girl bury her face in her hands and say loud enough for the class to hear, ‘Nobody loves me.' I did all I could to comfort her, but it only seemed to make matters worse.”“I thought you wanted to talk to me about Jonathan,”I said.“I do,” she said, touching the sleeve of my blouse. “Today your son walked straight over to that child. I watched him hand her some pretty pink flowers and whisper, ‘I love you.'“I felt my heart swell with pride for what my son had done. I smiled at the teacher. “Thank you,” I said, reaching for Jonathan's hand, “you've made my day.”Later that evening, I began pulling weeds from around my azalea bush. As my mind wandered back to the love Jonathan showed the little girl, a biblical verse came to me: “...these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” While my son had put love into practice, I had only felt anger.I heard the familiar squeak of my husband's brakes as he pulled into the drive.I snapped a small limb bristling with hot pink azaleas off the bush. I felt the seed of love that God planted in my family beginning to bloom once again in me. My husband's eyes widened in surprise as I handed him the flowers. “I love you,” I said.25. Why did the woman cry when seeing her son had broken the azalea bush?A. Because she could not tolerate the harm to it.B. Because it made her bad mood even worse.C. Because her son did not ask her for permission.D. Because she wanted to hand it to her husband.26. The writer wanted to hide in the mountain cave probably for the reasonof .A. feeling fed up with her endless daily houseworkB. her husband's failing to fix the machine in timeC. boring daily routine with a feeling of lack of loveD. her hoping to seek happiness in a brand new place27. We can infer from the passage that the writer expressed love to her husband in that .A. she was inspired by her son that love was supposed to be felt and practicedB. she felt guilty that she misunderstood her husband and wanted to apologizeC. she felt it necessary to have a complete family for the happiness of herselfD. she wanted to prove her love and expected the same words from her husbandCPeople can write many things about this life. In this case, precious moments become the compositions of history. What about you? People should learn from each other, thus they need to read the latest news. It is really interesting to spend your spare time and start your day in the morning. How can you get the information? You will never run out of choices, since there are many different resources to read out there. You can say hello to the world by clicking the mouse on your computer and you can also read the daily newspaper in your patio (庭院).However, Internet offers fast and effective solutions for the readers. Readingthe news on the Internet is just a simple task to do. If you are a mobile person, it is impossible for you to bring the computer and mouse. So, several digital devices are accessible to meet your needs of latest information. You have iPad, smart phone and some other possible solutions. They are your best friends to gain the information about every single thing which has happened in certain part of the world.Now, it's time to find the most reliable source. You can easily find the amount of websites on the Internet. They offer news and information about many different things, but only few of them will answer your questions. The reliable and accurate sources will let you read and think further about certain news and information. Definitely, you should find the site with various popular categories of news. There should be some categories such as business, sports and technology. Where should you go now?You will find the answer at News Daily Spot and get the complete information about other issues. For you who love to know more about celebrity and biography, feel free to read the biography (传记) of several celebrities, such as Kourtney Kardashian. Read the news and see the face of the world today.28. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Many ways exist for us to know about the world.B. Newspaper plays an important part in our daily life.C. The Internet shortens the distance between people.D. The Internet helps people get more information about the world.29. Why does the author say “it's time to find the most reliable source”?A. You must find the reliable and accurate information.B. You can get all answers to any questions.C. Various websites will offer the same things.D. You should use your head to think over after reading.30. The purpose of the author is______________________.A. to get us to know more about the usage of InternetB. to advertise for News Daily SpotC. to draw attention to News Daily SpotD. to introduce more famous people31. Why does the author mention Kourtney Kardashian?A. To stress he is the most famous in the world.B. To introduce the all-sidedness of the website.C. To give answers to the questions above.D. To show off the celebrities of the world.DNapoleon, as a character inTolstoy's War and Peace, is more than once described as having“fat little hands.” Nor does he “sit well or firmly on the horse.” He is said to be“undersized, “ with “short legs” and a“round stomach”. The issue here is not the accuracy of Tolstoy's description—it seems not that far off from historical accounts—but his choice of facts: other things that could be said of the man are not said. We are meant to understand the difference of a warring commander in the body of a fat little Frenchman. Tolstoy's Napoleon could be any man wandering in the streets and putting a little of powdered tobacco up his nose—and that is the point.It is a way the novelist uses to show the moral nature of a character. And it turns out that, as Tolstoy has it, Napoleon is a crazy man. In a scene in Book Three of War and Peace, the wars having reached the critical year of 1812, Napoleon receives a representative from the Tsar(沙皇), who has come with peace terms. Napoleon is very angry: doesn't he have more army? He, not the Tsar, is the one to make the terms. He will destroy all of Europe if his army is stopped. “That is what you will have gained by engaging me in the war! “ he shouts. And then, Tolstoy writes, Napoleon“walked silently several times up and down the room, his fat shoulders moving quickly.”Still later, after reviewing his army amid cheering crowds, Napoleon invites the shaken Russian to dinner. “He raised his hand to the Russian's. . . face, “ Tolstoy writes, and“taking him by the ear pulled it gently. . .” To have one's ear pulled by the Emperor was considered the greatest honor and mark of favor at the French court. “Well, well, why don't you say anything?” said he, as if it wasridiculous in his presence to respect any one but himself, Napoleon.Tolstoy did his research, but the composition is his own.32. Tolstoy's description of Napoleon in War and Peace is .A. far from the historical factsB. based on the Russian historyC. based on his selection of factsD. not related to historical details33. Napoleon was angry when receiving the Russian representative because_________..A. he thought he should be the one to make the peace termsB. the Tsar's peace terms were hard to acceptC. the Russians stopped his military movementD. he didn't have any more army to fight with34. Tolstoy intended to present Napoleon as a man who is .A. ill-mannered in dealing with foreign guestsB. fond of showing off his iron willC. determined in destroying all of EuropeD. crazy for power and respect35. What does the last sentence of the passage imply?A. A writer doesn't have to be faithful to his findings.B. A writer may write about a hero in his own way.C. A writer may not be responsible for what he writes.D. A writer has hardly any freedom to show his feelings.第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

2020届景德镇第一中学高三英语上学期期中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AAmid the coronavirus outbreak, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security recommends having at least a two - week supply of water and food.PotatoesShelf life：2 to 5 weeks if stored in a cool, dry, dark placeYukon Gold, red, and fingerling potatoes will last from two to three weeks. Larger white potatoes can last for three to five weeks. Sweet potatoes have about the same shelf life. Don't store them next to onions, however. The two might go together well in cooking, but raw, each gives off gases and moisture that might cause the other to spoil faster.Tea※Shelf life：6 to 12 months past "sell - by" dateDried tea leaves, whether loose (in a sealed container) or in teabags (in an unopened box) can easily last a year or more if they' re not subjected to damp or humidity. However, the tea does tend to lose flavor over time.Peanuts● Shelf life：1 to 2 monthsPeanuts in their shell, especially when kept cool and dry, are perfectly happy in the cupboard for as long as two months.Canned fruits and vegetables● Shelf life：1 to 2 years past "sell - by” dateCanningis an extremely efficient means of preserving food. Generally speaking, if canned foods aren't subjected to extreme heat, their contents should stay good for two years or more. Be aware, however, of dented cans or those with swollen tops, which may indicate the presence of bacteria inside.1. Which can go bad faster if stored with onions?A. Potatoes.B. Tea.C. Peanuts.D. Canned fruits and vegetables.2. What is special about tea?A. The flavor of tea can always remain the same.B. Tea leaves are better to be preserved in an open jar.C. Tea leaves should be kept away from the state of being wet.D. The maximum length of time that tea can be stored is 6 months.3. What may shorten the "sell - by” date of canned foods ?A. Shapes of cans.B. Categories of foods.C. Decline of the temperature.D. Exposure to high temperature.BWe touch our faces all the time, and it had never seemed to be a big problem—until COVID-19 arrived. Touching our faces—the "T-zone" of our eyes, nose and mouth in particular—can mean giving ourselves the deadly virus.This is why organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have suggested that we avoid touching our faces. "Just stop this simple behavior," William Sawyer, founder of Henry the Hand, a nonprofit organization that promotes hand hygiene (卫生), told The Washington Post. "It's the one behavior that would be better than any vaccine (疫苗) ever created."Yet, stopping this "simple" behavior might be harder than you think because it's already hardwired (固定存在于) into our system.Some face touchingis an automatic reflex (反射) —like when there is an itch (痒) on your nose, you'll scratch (挠) it without thinking. According to CNBC, a 2014 study found that touching your face also helps to reduce stress and regulate emotions. For example, you're more likely to do it when you feel awkward or embarrassed. According to Dacher Keltner, a psychologist at the University of California Berkeley, US, this action may also come with a social function: When you are talking to someone and want to change the subject, for example, touching your face is like "the curtains on a stage, closing up one act of the social drama, ushering (引导) in the next," Keltner told the BBC.Moreover, face-touching in almost all of these occasions is subconscious, which means it's very hard to change "because you don't even know you're doing it", said Sawyer. But you're not alone. In a 2015 study, wherea group of medical students were filmed in class, it was found that they touched their faces an average of 23 times an hour—with 44 percent of the touches being in the "T-zones". That was particularly surprising since medical students were supposed to know better.Since it's so hard to shake the habit, maybe the easiest way is to wash our hands more often. This way, wecan be sure that our hands are free from the novel coronavirus.4. What do the first two paragraphs talk about?A. The best way to fight COVID-19B. How organizations are fighting COVID-19.C. Typical hand hygiene problems in the fight against COVID-19.D. The necessity to avoid touching our faces to fight COVID-19.5. Why is it hard for people to stop touching their faces?A. It makes people feel more confident.B. Many are unaware of this behavior's risks.C. They usually do it automatically and subconsciouslyD. Many think the action helps them express their emotions.6. Which of the following is a social function of touching faces, according to the text?A. Using it as a sign to change the topicB. Bringing a conversation to an end.C. Showing an interest in the ongoing subject.D. Making others feel relaxed while talking.7. What is the author's purpose in mentioning a 2015 study on a group of medical students?A. To give tips on how to stop touching faces.B. To prove that it is common for people to touch their faces.C. To show it is impossible to shake the habit of touching your face.D. To show how hygiene awareness helps people avoid touching their faces.CWith their tiny brains and excellent ability to memorize nectar locations, honeybees are a favorite model organism for studying learning and memory. Such research has indicated that to form long-term memories—ones that last a day or more—the insects need to repeat a training experience at least three times. By contrast, short-and mid-term memories that last seconds to minutes and minutes to hours, respectively, need only a single learning experience.Exceptions to this rule have been observed, however. For example, in some studies, bees formed long-lasting memories after a single learning event. Such results are often regarded as circumstantial anomalies, says Martin Giurfa of the University of Toulouse. But the anomalous findings, together with research showing that fruit fliesand ants can form long-term memories after single experiences, aroused Giurfa’s curiosity. Was it possible that honeybees could reliably do the same? Giurfa reasoned that the ability to form long-term memories might depend on the particular type of bee and the experience. Within a honeybee colony, there are nurses, who clean the hive and feed the young; guards, who patrol and protect the hive; and foragers, who search for nectar.While previous studies have tested bees as a whole, Ciurfa and his colleagues focused on foragers, tasking them with remembering an experience relevant to their role: an odor associated with a sugary reward.The researchers observed that a single exposure to a reward-paired odor was enough for most forager bees to remember that specific odor the following day. Many foragers could even remember the odor three day later.The results do not mean that all prior research was wrong, says André Fiala of the University of Göttingen. “People have done the experiments in a different way.” Still, the new results do show that “the commonly held belief that one needs multiple training trials to achieve long-term memory is not always true,” he says, and this “really advances the field.”8. What does the author want to tell us through Paragraph 1?A. A model for memory research.B. The classification of memories.C. New research on learning and memory.D. Previous findings on memory formation.9. Which factor might influence a bee’s memory of an experience, according to Giurfa’s research?A. Whether the bee's role is related.B. Whether the bee is introduced or native.C. How often the bee repeats the experience.D. How long the bee is exposed to the reward.10. What is Andre Fiala’s attitude towards the new results?A. Doubtful.B. Favorable.C. Intolerant.D. Unclear.11. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. Learning and Memory: How Honeybees RememberB. Honeybee Memory: Honeybee Knows What to DoC. Honeybees Remember after Just One LessonD. Honeybees Use Memory for CommunicationDThe man who invented the World Wide Web a few decades ago is calling for major changes to make it better for humans. In an open letter published on Tuesday, Berners-Lee said that the web was used by half the world's population.Berners-Lee said the web had clearly created great opportunities for humans to progress and had made lifeeasier for millions of people. Actually, it also has offered opportunities to groups traditionally not heard a new voice in society. However, he added that the web had also provided new ways for cheats to commit crimes (犯罪).“Against the background of news stories about how the web is misused, it's understandable that many people feel afraid and unsure if the web is really a force for good,” he wrote.Berners-Lee created a group called the World Wide Web Foundation. He islooking for help from governments, companies and people to become more involved in shaping the web to do more good for humans. His actual plan is called the “Contract (合同) for the Web”.Under this contract, governments are called on to take steps to makesure all people can connect to the Internet and that personal privacy is respected. Businesses are asked to keep the Internet prices low so more people can use the web. In addition, companies should respect privacy and develop technologies that aim to put people first.The plan also calls on people to create materials for the web and work with others to make sure that is rich, quality information for everyone. Besides, people should seek to “build strong communities that respect personal speech and human equality.” “The path to make the Internet better is the responsibility of everyone who uses it,” Bermers-Lee added, “Making big changes will not be easy, but will be very well worth it in the end.”12. What does Berners-Lee think of the World Wide Web?A. It is his greatest regret.B. It stops the progress of humans.C. It needs improving.D. It does more harm than good.13. What's wrong with the web according to Berners-Lee?A. It is misused for bad purposes.B. It is misunderstood by all people.C. It blocks out a new voice in society.D. It is expensive for half the world’s population.14. What are governments called on to do under the “Contract for the Web”?A. Put technology first.B. Create materials for the web.C. Popularize the Internet.D. Make the Internet free of charge.15. What should people do with the Internet in Berners-Lee's opinion?A. Be responsible for it.B. Absolutely reject it.C. Completely rely on it.D. Be unconcerned about it.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。