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小学上册英语第三单元期末试卷(含答案)英语试题一、综合题(本题有100小题，每小题1分，共100分.每小题不选、错误，均不给分)1.My aunt has a farm with many ______ (动物).2.The ______ (温室效应) can impact plant habitats.3. A ____(green infrastructure) integrates nature into urban planning.4.I dream of creating a toy that promotes ________ (名词) and kindness.5.The _______ of a pendulum can be affected by its mass.6.The ______ teaches us about modern technology.7.The chemical formula for glucose is __________.8.Cherry _______ are red and delicious to eat.9.The capital of Bonaire is __________.10.The _______ can be a source of food and shelter.11.The cat is very _______ (可爱) and loves to play.12.I want to ________ (innovate) solutions.13.What do we call the outer layer of the Earth?A. CoreB. MantleC. CrustD. Atmosphere答案:C14.Which word means "to look at something closely"?A. StareB. GlanceC. PeekD. Gaze答案: D15.I have a pet ______ (fish).16.The puppy is very ______ (playful).17. A base can neutralize an _______.18.An oxidizing agent is a substance that can accept _____.19.The chemical formula for lithium carbonate is _____.20.I have a toy ________ that can soar through the air.21.What is the name of the famous American singer known for "Like a Prayer"?A. MadonnaB. Britney SpearsC. Lady GagaD. Janet Jackson答案:A22.We have a ______ (愉快的) celebration for achievements.23.My aunt enjoys giving ____ (advice) to others.24.What is the name of the famous English playwright?A. Charles DickensB. William ShakespeareC. George OrwellD. Jane Austen 答案: B25.Read and choose.(看图标号。

（全国卷）2021届高三英语下学期冲刺模拟试题11第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题分，满分分）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。

AOne of the best ways to pay for college is to find work that helps foot part of the school fee. Here are 4 types of parttime jobs that provide students with extra ine.Jobs with employer scholarshipsSome panies offer help paying for college through scholarship programs. Taco Bell, for instance, offers its part time employees the chance to win up to a $ 25,000 award through its Live Mas Scholarship. The award can be used toward vocational schools or a twoorfouryear college. Employees must have worked for the pany at least three continuous months.WorkstudyFor years the workstudy program has allowed students to earn money through parttime work. Students aged between 16 and 24 who file Free Application for Student Aid maybe qualified for the program. While these jobs aren’t always on campus, students in work study earn at least $7.25 per hour — the state minimum wage.Paid internshipsA paid internship can not only help students pay for college but can also open doors for fulltime work after graduation. According to a 2019 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, nearly twothirds of paid interns received a job offer, while just about 44% of unpaid interns were offered a job.Ondemand economy jobsKnown for its flexibility, the jobs can help students earn cash between classes. These ondemand jobs include pleting small jobs, making deliveries or even driving for ridebooking services. Students can typically earn more through ondemand work, ranging from $10 to $20 an hour.21.What are the applicants for the workstudy program required to do?A. Submit an application form.B. Work part time for years.C. Accept the minimum wage.D. Live and work at one campus.22. What is the advantage of ondemand economy jobs?A. Providing scholarships.B. Having fixed workplace.C. Including an extra award.D. Offering more job options.23.Which program is of great help for students to find a fulltime job?A. Jobs with employer scholarships.B. On demand economy jobs.C. Paid internships.D. Work study.BThe 2020 Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to former U.S. Poet Laureate(桂冠诗人) Louise Gluck.The prize mittee cited “her unmista kable poetic voice that with plain beauty makes individual existence universal”. Gluck is the first American woman to win the award since Toni Morrison in 1993. Gluck, 77, joins a list of literary giants and previous Nobelists who include, in this century, Canadian shortstory master Alice Munro, Chinese magicalrealist Mo Yan, etc.Gluck’s work includes 12 collections of poetry and a couple of volumes of essays on literary writing. “All are characterized by striving for clarity(清晰). Childhood and family life, the close relationship with parents and siblings is a theme that has remained central to her,” Anders Olsson, the chairman of the Nobel mittee for Literature, said. “She seeks the universal, and in this she takes inspiration from myths and classical them es,” Olsson added, citing her 2006 collection Averno, which the mittee described as “masterly” for its “visionary interpretation of the myth of Persephone’s fall into hell in the captivity of Hades, the god of death”.Being a professor at Yale and a resident of Cambridge, Gluck also served as U.S. Poet Laureate from 2003 to 2004 and is no stranger to awards. She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1993 for her collection of poems titled The Wild Iris, in which “she describes the miraculous return of life after winter in the poem Snowdrops,” the Nobel literature mittee said Thursday. She also won the 2014 National Book Award for poetry Faithful and Virtuous Night. In 2016, President Obama awarded the National Humanities Medal to Gluck in a White House ceremony.The publicityshy Gluck did not immediately issue any ment about the latest honor for her body of work, which spans more than half a century. In a 2012 interview, she acknowledged that prizes can make “existence in the world easier” but did not amount to the immortality(不朽) of a true artist.24.What can we know about Gluck from paragraph 1?A.She is as popular as the Chinese novelist Mo Yan.B.She won the Nobel Prize for her special literary style.C.She is the first American to win a Nobel Prize in literature.D.She is the only Poet Laureate in modern American history.25.What do Gluck’s poems mainly focus on?A. Daily life.B. Nature.C. Careers.D. Classical myths.26. What is the purpose of paragraph 3?A. To show Gluck’s contributions to literature.B. To prove Gluck’s great passion for writing.C. To present Gluck’s outstanding achievements.D. To stress Gluck’s influence on other poets.27. What does Gluck think about the honor she has received?A. She is content with it.B. She takes it very seriously.C. She deserves a higher honor.D. She doesn’t attach great importance to it.CThe argument that humancaused carbon emissions are merely a drop in the bucket pared to greenhouse gases generated by volcanoes has been making its way around the rumor mill for years. And w hile it seems to be reasonable, the science just doesn’t back it up.According to the US Geological Survey(USGS), the world’s volcanoes, both on land and undersea, generate about 200 million tons of carbon dioxide(CO2) annually, while our automotive and industrial activities cause some 24 billion tons of CO2emissions every year worldwide. Despite the arguments to the contrary, the facts speak for themselves: Greenhouse gas emissions from volcanoes pose less than one percent of those generated by today’s hu man activities.Another indication that human emissions surpass those of volcanoes is the fact that atmospheric CO2 levels, as measured by sampling stations around the world, have gone up consistently year after year regardless of whether or not there have been major volcanic eruptions in specific years. “If it were true that individual volcanic eruptions dominated human emissions and were causing the rise in carbon dioxide concentrations, then these carbon dioxide records would be full of spikes —one for each eruption,” says Coby Beck, a journalist writing for online environmental news. “Instead, such records show a smooth and regular trend.”Furthermore, some scientists believe that volcanic eruptions, like that of Mt.St. Helens in 1980 and Mt. Pinatubo in 1991, actually lead to shortterm global cooling, not warming, as sulfur dioxide(SO2), ash and other particles in the air and stratosphere(平流层) reflect some solar energy instead of letting it into Earth’s atmosphere. SO2, which converts(转变) to sulfuric acid aerosol, when it hits the stratosphere, can linger there for as long as seven years and can exercise a cooling effect long after a volcanic eruption has taken place.Scientists tracking the effects of the major 1991 eruption of the Philippines’ Mt. Pinatubo found that the overall effect of the blast was to cool the surface of the Earth globally by some 0.5 degrees Celsius a year later, even though rising human greenhouse gas emissions and an El Nino event caused some surface warming during the 19911993 study period.In an interesting twist on the issue, British researchers last year published an article in the peer reviewed scientific journal Nature showing how volcanic activity may be contributing to the melting of ice caps in Antarctica but not because of any emissions, natural or manmade. Instead, scientists Hugh Corr and David Vaughan of the British Antarctic Survey believe that volcanoes underneath Antarctica may be melting the continent’s ice sheets from below, just as warming air temperatures from humaninduced emissions erode them from above.28.According to Paragraph 1, some people argue that ___________ .A. their opinion is supported by science.B. volcanoes generate most of the greenhouse gases.C. human activities are to blame for greenhouse gases.D. carbon emissions produced by volcanoes are increasing.29.What does the underlined word “spikes” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Sudden increases.B. Smooth trends.C. Stable regularities.D. Sharp declines.30. What do the scientists mentioned in this passage believe about volcanic eruptions?A. They brought about global warming.B. They actually partly cooled the surface of the Earth.C. They melted the ice sheets in Antarctic from above.D. They dominated human emissions in greenhouse effect.31. The purpose of the passage is to ______________.A. pare the results of the studies.B. contradict a view held by some people.C. present new findings for greenhouse phenomenon.D. report the effects of CO2, in greenhouse phenomenon.DThe cancer death rate in the U.S. fell by the most on record as advances in treatments for lung tumors (肿瘤) like videoassisted surgery helped prolong the lives of patients.The death rate from cancer has been gradually declining for 26 years, thanks in large part to fewer people smoking cigarettes. But from 2019 to 2020, the most recent period available, it dropped by 2.2%, the most ever in a single year, according to a report released Wednesday by the American Cancer Society. That pares with an average 1.5% yearly decline over the decade. The drop translates to roughly 2.9 million fewer cancer deaths than what would have occurred had death rates remained at their peak. For lung cancer specifically, the death rate declined 4.3% annually from 2013 to 2017.“It is really lung cancer that is driving this,” said Rebecca Siegel, scientific director of surveillance research at the American Cancer Society, and lead author on the new study. “We found increases in survival for lung cancer at every stage in diagnosis.” She attributed the lower deaths to improvements in treatments, including videoassisted surgery that enables more patients with early lung tumors to bee qualified for operations; more precise radiation treatment; and better scanning technology that allows doctors to better assess the stage of tumor, so the patient gets the best treatment right away. At later stages of illness, new, targeted drugs that aim at specific diseasecausing genes are helping patients whose tumors have those genetic flaws(缺陷). Overall, lung cancer death rates have dropped by 51% for men since their peak in 1990, and by 26% for women since their peak in 2002.There’s the potential for more progress in future reports. That’s because the latest deathrate statistics go only through 2020, and likely do n’t include the potential impact in lung cancer death from immunetherapy drugs. They became widely used in lung cancer only in the past few years.The report, based on U.S. government data, isn’t all good news. Prostate(前列腺) cancer death rates have leveled off recently after a period of decline. That may be because many doctors pulled back on using the controversial prostatespecific antigen test, or PSA, which can spot the disease but can lead to overtreatment of men who may never have died from their tumors.“Though it was definitely causing harm, it was also contributing to declines in death,” Siegel said. What’s needed now is better screening tests to detect only the prostate cancers that will go on to cause harm.Population death rates are considered one of the most reliable ways of measuring progress in cancer treatment and prevention. By contrast, cancer survival rates can sometimes be influenced by improvements in diagnosing tiny, early stage tumors that wouldn’t necessarily be deadly.32.According to paragraph 2, __________.A.cancer death rate reached its peak in 2017B.death rate decreases over the past 2 decadesC.2.9 million people die of cancer in America every yearD.most of the cancer patients in America suffer from lung cancer33.We can learn from the passage that ___________.A.female death rate of lung cancer drops more than that of maleB.targeted drugs have led to rapid increase in cancer death ratesC.better scanning technology will lead to improvement in treating genetic flawsD. improper use of prostatespecific antigen test can lead to overtreatment of men34. The underlined expression “level off” in paragraph 5 means ______.A. remain unchangedB. show upC. take offD. bee sharp35. What might be the best title of the passage?A. Medical Progress Pr olonging Patients’ LivesB. Cancer Death Rates Dropping at the Fastest PaceC. Significant Improvement in Treating Lung CancerD. Advanced Technologies Applied in Cancer Treatment第二节（共5小题；每小题分，满分分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

武汉外国语学校2023-2024学年度下学期期末考试高二英语试题考试时间：2024年6月27日考试时长：120分钟试卷满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What will the man do?A. Drink coffee.B. Add some water.C. Wash cups.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】When will the man finish studying?A. At 1:00 a. m.B. At 9:00 p. m.C. At 11:00 p. m.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What will the woman probably do next?A. Go to check on her mother.B. Send her mother to hospital.C. Answer her mother’ s phone.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Co-workers.B. Husband and wife.C. Sales clerk and customer.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What food has been sold out?A. Chips.B. Nuts.C. Chocolate.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。

2024-2025学年广东省深圳市福田区莲花中学七年级上学期期中考试英语试题阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。

A student always asked himself, “How many friends should a person have —one or many?” One day, he decided to ask his teacher for ________.“It is very simple,” the teacher answered. “Get me that red apple from the highest branch (树枝) of the tree.” The student ________ and said, “It’s too high! I can’t reach it.” “Ask a friend. Maybe he can help.” the teacher suggested. The student called another student and stood on his shoulders (肩膀) to reach the branch. “I still can’t reach it, sir,” said the student ________ after the first day.“Don’t you have more ________?” the teacher smiled. The student asked more of them to come over. They stood on each other’s shoulders, trying to make a ________ pyramid (金字塔), but the apple was so ________ that they couldn’t reach it and the pyramid fell. The student still couldn’t reach the apple. Then one of the friends went home, and brought a ladder (梯子). Finally, they were so ________ to pick the apple.After getting the apple, the teacher asked, “So, do you ________ how many friends a person needs?” “I do,” the student said. “Many, so together we can solve any ________.” “Sounds good,” the teacher said. “Friends can give each other ________. You need as many friends as you can. Among them, there will be at least one person who can think of a good idea, like getting a ladder.”1.A．help B．money C．apples D．branches2.A．looked up B．looked into C．looked down D．looked out3.A．luckily B．loudly C．sadly D．deeply4.A．friends B．teachers C．parents D．sisters5.A．animal B．sand C．human D．wood6.A．high B．big C．small D．hard7.A．peaceful B．glad C．scared D．worried8.A．survey B．realize C．describe D．develop9.A．riddle B．difficulty C．challenge D．problem10.A．respect B．admiration C．courage D．supportSharing our school livesStudents from different countries share what their school day is like.Every morning, I get to school at about 7:15 a.m. After meeting with my friends, we go to our classes. All my classes are 1 hour and 15 minutes long. Between classes, we have a 5-minute break. After the first class, I go to homeroom (年级大教室) for 30 minutes. Then, it’s time fora break! I eat a snack and talk with friends. At 10, I walk to my next class. Then there is thethird class and lunch. At 12:30, I have the last class, and then I take the bus home with my friends Amy.Amelia Gonzalez, 12, The American School Foundation, MexicoMy day starts with my debate practice (辩论练习) at home because I am on my school debate team. The first class starts at 9:45 a.m. Every kid can choose (选择) four to six subjects, like math and music. The children go to different classrooms for the different subjects. In different classes, we can meet different friends in different classrooms. It is great! Our classes in school end at 3:15 p.m. Then I go back home. But you also can go to clubs like drama club (戏剧社) if you like.Chelsea Wang, 13, Barker College, Hornsby, Australia My classes start at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Wednesday, we have four classes in themorning. We go to different classes in different classrooms. At about 12, we have lunch for about an hour. After that, we have two more classes. At 3 p.m, tutorial (辅导课) will start.You can go to any teacher if you have questions. After that, I always go to tennis practice. We only have three classes on Thursdays and Fridays, so we have more time for clubs and sports.Niu Hanliang, 15, Western Boarding Schools Association, US 11. How many classes does Amelia Gonzalez have before her homeroom session?A．1 B．2 C．3 D．412. How does Chelsea Wang feel about her class?A．Angry B．Happy C．Sad D．Tired13. Why do Niu Hanliang’s school have fewer classes on Thursdays and Fridays?A．To allow more time for homework B．To allow more time for clubs and sportsC．To give students a longer weekend D．To give teachers a shorter workweek 14. On Monday, who stays at school for the longest time?A．Amelia B．Amy C．Chelsea D．Niu Hanliang 15. Why did the writer write the passage?A．To show the daily routines of students in different countriesB．To show the classes of students in different countriesC．To show the friendship of students in different countriesD．To show the after-school activities of students in different countriesAre you at a new school? Being a new student can make you worried at first, but if you are afraid of it too much, you can’t live a happy school life. Here are different ways to get along with your classmates, from joining in after-school activities to starting a conversation (交谈) in class. Here are some tips to help you make new friends at school.Introduce yourself to people first. Start by offering your name first. A basic introduction is a great way to put yourself out there. You might also talk about something that you are good at. For example, if you say you are good at playing the piano, someone may want to learn more about the piano.Give a hand to a classmate in need. Helping a classmate is a good way to make friends. You might help someone pick up the notebooks they dropped or let someone borrow a pencil. Being kind is a great way to make friends with others, such as offering part of your lunch to someone who forgot theirs or offering to read textbooks together with someone who forgot to bring theirs.Keep your eye out for classmates with same interests. Look at your clas smates’ interests and activities. Do you see someone reading your favorite book or wearing a T-shirt of your favorite color?These common interests can help you find people you’re more likely to get along with.16. What does the underlined word “it” refer to (指代)?A．Living a happy school life. B．Getting along with your classmates.C．Being a new student at school. D．Starting a conversation in class17. When meeting someone new, how should you start conversations?A．By introducing yourself first. B．By asking about his or her job.C．By talking about the weather. D．By waiting for him or her to speak first18. How can you show your kindness to your classmates?①By picking up their notebooks. ②By buying them a nice pencil③By offering them part of your lunch. ④By sharing textbooks with them.A．①②③B．①③④C．②③④D．①②④19. Which of the following ways can help you find classmates you might get along with?A．Looking at classmates’ hobbiesB．Asking classmates about their gradesC．Reading classmates’ favourite booksD．Wearing same clothes with classmates20. Why did the writer write the passage?A．To share some kinds of after-school activities.B．To teach students the importance of good friends.C．To help students find their interests in their daily life.D．To give some advice on making friends at a new school.Why are the leaves on trees different colors? What makes them change color? Leaves use sunlight, water, and air to make food for the trees. This way of making food is called photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is important to animals as well as plants. Some animals eat plants. Other animals eat these animals.Summer is playtime. For the leaves of many trees, however, it’s work, work, work! The Sun is shining. The leaves are making food for the trees. The trees keep more than enough food deep inside. Leaves are green in summer because they are making food. Leaves also have orange, yellow, or brown colors inside them. During summer, those colors are covered by the green color.Many places get colder in fall with shorter days and longer nights. Trees get less sunlight, so photosynthesis slows down. Over time, leaves stop making the green chemical. The hidden orange, yellow, and brown colors grow when that happens.Once it gets cold enough and ice appears at night, the trees drop their leaves. They do this to keep themselves safe. If the leaves turn to ice while still on the trees, the trees can be hurt. Trees that drop their leaves are bare (光秃秃) in winter. They use the food they save in summer to get through the cold days and nights.Spring comes before long. Ice and snow disappear and the rains come. The Sun shines, and tiny leaves grow from branches. Once again, the leaves use sunlight, water, and air to make food. The cycle (循环) begins again.21. What is photosynthesis according to the passage?A．Away of growing leaves. B．A way of changing colors.C．A way for animals to eat plants. D．A way to make food for plants.22. According to the second paragraph, why are leaves green in summer?A．Because trees are making food for leaves.B．Because they are busy making food for treesC．Because there is no other color inside leaves in summerD．Because summer is playtime for the leaves of many trees.23. What stops leaves from making the green chemical in fall?A．Less air in fall. B．Less time in fall.C．Less water in fall. D．Less sunlight in fall.24. Where are you most likely to read this passage?A．In a science magazine B．In a storybookC．In an art textbook D．In a history book25. Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the passage? (①=Paragraph 1)A．B．C．D．阅读下面短文，并从下面的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中，使原文的意思完整、连贯。

重庆市第八中学2024-2025学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试题一、阅读理解Notice on the orderly opening of the National Museum of China The National Museum of China (NMC) has limited the daily visitor arrivals with a new timetable and adopted an online booking system. We hereby inform you of the following regulations: * The NMC is open from 9:00 to 17:00 (last admission at 16:00) and closes on Monday.* Visitors must make appointments 1-7 days in advance. Group reservations and on-site reservations are not accepted.* Visitors can make online appointments through our official website or official social media platform account.* On the day of the visit, please enter the museum with Chinese ID cards. For other documents holders, please bring the copies of the original documents used at the time of reservation.* Visitors must enter the museum during their reserved time period to avoid crowding. If visitors miss their reserved time period, they will be refused. If visitors cannot make it on time, please apply for a cancellation in the reservation system before 15:00 on the day of the visit. Reservations cannot be cancelled after the reserved date, and the system will automatically record one’s account as “absent”. For anyone whose account contains three times of absence, the visitor will not be able to make new reservations within 90 days.* Staff-guided tours are cancelled temporarily. Visitors must be in an orderly manner throughout the visit.The NMC will take measures to ensure orderly and safe visits. Thanks for your support and cooperation.National Museum of China 1．When can visitors enter the NMC?A．At 11:00, Monday.B．At 10:30, Sunday.C．At 17:00, Thursday. D．At 16:30, Friday.2．What do we know about the NMC reservation?A．It should be made on site.B．It can be made in groups.C．It must be made a week ahead.D．It can be made through official website.3．What if a visitor misses the reserved time period?A．He should reserve in three months.B．He must reserve again before 15:00.C．He will be refused to enter the museum.D．His account can be recorded as “absent”.Two years ago, Holmes participated in Back to School Bash. He was holding down two jobs at the time — one with the city’s public works department, the other as a barber. Saturday was his busiest hair-cutting day, but he chose to donate his time and give free haircuts to unfortunate kids so they’d look neat on that first day of classes. But then he had a light bulb moment: “The kids should earn their free haircut by having to read a book to me,” Holmes said.The idea was so popular that he continued it the first Tuesday of every month for the next two years. Boys from five to ten years old would grab a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud while Holmes was doing their hair. If they were puzzled over a word, Holmes was there to help. After the haircut, they’d review he book, from the characters and vocabulary to the themes — just like in school, only more fun. Holmes, who is married and has two sons, ages three and four, recognizes that not every parent has the time to read with their kids.Holmes admits he, too, benefits from the process. “There was this seven-year-old who struggled through his book, stuttering over words even though he didn’t have a stutter (口吃),” said Holmes. He had the boy take the book home and practice. When the child came back a few days later, “He read it with no problems. That inspires me.”Holmes and his family have recently moved to a Chicago suburb. When they get settled, he plans to take up his role as the Story-book Barber. “The way the world is today with guns and violence,” he says, “it’s a safe heaven for the kids, to come to the barbershop and read books.”4．What do we know about Holmes two years ago?A．He had only one job.B．He earned a lot as a barber.C．He offered free haircuts to the poor kids.D．He was the organizer of Back to School Bash.5．The example in Paragrap3 mainly proves that _______.A．Holmes is very strict with the kidsB．Holmes also learns a lot from the kidsC．being a fluent reader needs plenty of practiceD．many kids have trouble in reading a storybook6．What can we learn from the last Paragraph?A．Holmes is dissatisfied with the world today.B．Holmes’ barbershop will have some changes.C．Holmes’ barbershop has won great popularity.D．Holmes will continue to be a storybook barber.7．What is the best title for the text?A．The Storybook BarberB．Back to School BashC．Reading Counts A LotD．Care About the KidsAny schoolchild knows that a whale breathes through its blowhole. Fewer know that a blowhole is a nostril (鼻孔) slightly changed by evolution into a form more useful for a mammal that spends its life at sea. And only a dedicated expert would know that while toothed whales, such as sperm whales, have one hole, baleen (鲸须) whales, such as humpback and Rice whales, have two.Even among the baleen whales, the placing of those nostrils differs. In some species they are close together. In others, they are much further apart. In a paper published in Biology Letters Conor Ryan, a marine biologist at the Scottish Association for Marine Science, suggests why that might be. Having two nostrils, he argues, helps whales smell in stereo (立体空间).Many types of baleen whales eat tiny animals known as zooplankton (浮游动物), whichthey catch by filtering (过滤) them from seawater using the sheets of fibrous baleen that have replaced teeth in their mouths. But to eat something you first have to find it. Toothed whales do not hunt by scent. In fact, the olfactory bulb—the part of the brain that processes smell—is absent in such creatures. But baleen whales still have olfactory bulbs, which suggests smell remains important. And scent can indeed give zooplankton away. Zooplankton like to eat other tiny creatures called phytoplankton (浮游植物). When these are under attack, they release a special gas called dimethyl sulphide, which in turn attracts baleen whales.Most animals have stereoscopic senses. Having two eyes, for instance, allows an animal to compare the images from each in order to perceive depth. Having two ears lets them locate the direction from which a sound is coming. Dr Ryan theorized that paired blowholes might bring baleen whales the same sorts of benefits.The farther apart the sensory organs are, the more information can be extracted by the animal that bears them. The researchers used drones to photograph the nostrils of 143 whales belonging to 14 different species. Sure enough, baleen whales that often eat zooplankton, such as the North Atlantic right whale, have nostrils that are farther apart than do those, such as humpback whales, that eat zooplankton occasionally. Besides allowing them to breathe, it seems that some whales use their blowholes to determine in which direction dinner lies.8．What do we know about whales’ nostrils according to the first two paragraphs?A．They are adapted ones.B．They are developed merely for smell.C．They are not easy to detect.D．They are fixed universally in numbers. 9．What plays a role when baleen whales hunt zooplankton?A．The teeth that baleen whales have.B．The smell that phytoplankton send.C．The sound waves that zooplankton create.D．The chemical signals that zooplankton give off.10．How is the concept of stereoscopic senses explained in paragraph 4?A．By quoting a theory.B．By using examples.C．By making contrast.D．By making inferences.11．What is the position of nostrils related to according to the last paragraph?A．The sense of smell.B．The possibility to attract food.C．The ability to locate food.D．The ability to communicate.In a world where everyone has their own opinions on just about everything, it’s common for people to be critical of each other’s mistakes and imperfections without noticing their own. Some individuals mistakenly think it’s their responsibility to make you into a better person. They do this by first pointing out your shortcomings directly and then providing advice on how you can improve.So what is the possible solution to criticism? If you are the one forcing others to feel ashamed of themselves, please stop. Make a conscious decision rather than highlight the negative aspect of a person’s performance or attitudes. You are more likely to offer helpful suggestions from the beginning. If you are on the receiving end of criticism, the “OK” response is a perfect solution. When someone comments negatively on a task you are doing or a personality issue of yours, a natural response is to defend and attack. However, this approach is rarely effective as it puts both parties on the defensive. Instead, simply reply with “OK”. This brief one-word response acknowledges the other person’s comment without agreeing with it or feeling necessary to engage in a debate about it.It’s crucial to stay connected to what the other person is talking about, and listen without getting upset, to be an objective observer. In fact, there is much that one can learn from a negative review. You can ask yourself: Did I make a mistake? Could I have done better? Did I give 100% of myself to the task at hand? If so, how can I improve myself? As for chronic criticizers: It is important to set strict boundary with them. Remove yourself from their presence when necessary.In any case, one can learn to be “OK” with criticism and not allow it to negatively impact your life or relationship with the other party.12．What might the author think of people who like to judge others?A．Self-centered.B．Responsible.C．Talkative.D．Warm-hearted. 13．What does a person mean by saying “OK” according to Paragraph 3?A．He thinks the advice is helpful.B．He completely agrees with the comments.C．He wants to avoid unnecessary arguments.D．He defends himself with the response. 14．What is the recommended action for dealing with chronic criticizers?A．Embrace their views.B．Criticize them in return.C．Avoid interaction if needed.D．Engage with them regularly.15．What is the most suitable title for the text?A．The Art of Giving Criticism B．Mastering Self-Defense against Criticism C．Dealing with Personal Relationships Flexibly D．The Path to Self-Improvement through CriticismLessons that are Learned from the OlympicsThe Olympic Games are enjoyed by everyone. Here are some tips about how to bring the deeper meaning of the Olympics into your life.◆Excellence comes with hard work and practice.Learning about the training schedules of Olympic athletes reminds us that success doesn’t come easily. Repetition is the servant (仆人) of success. Set long-term goals as well as realistic ones. 16 And remember the most important competitor you have is actually you.◆ 17There are hundreds of events at the Olympics, each standing for a specific activity that athletes have chosen to follow. You can recognize the creativity and excitement and form strong feelings about it, which will help you to achieve your dreams.◆Expect to fail sometimes.Every athlete who has made it into Olympic competition has suffered injury and disappointment along the way, but that has not been the end of their dream. 18 You can treat your setbacks (挫折) as a teaching tool.◆Enjoy your success.Observe the Olympic athletes when they stand on the winners’ platform with their medals, listening to their national anthems (国歌). Their pride is obvious. Enjoy the feelings of power that come from your achievement. 19◆Enjoy other cultures.With its symbol of the five-ring Olympic flag, the Olympics celebrate the unity of the games while honoring individual nationality. 20A．You deserve it.B．Have confidence in yourselves.C．Work hard for your personal best.D．Find your strong feelings and develop it.E．Enough practice will make you successful.F．Athletes show respect to those from other countries.G．They know that they can learn more from failure than success.二、完形填空When my sister Diane began playing the violin, she was seven. How did she sound? Terrible. But she didn’t 21 . At twelve, she asked our parents if she could 22 a full-time music school. They said no. Actually, everyone agreed that my sister lacked talent.I was better at my 23 . My teacher had told my parents that I had great potential. So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area to 24 me. But the only time he was available was Saturday afternoons at 3 pm. Back then, I was 25 by the British TV show The Avengers, which was 26 every Saturday at 3 pm. I let nothing take up my The Avengers hour. So I 27 this amazing opportunity. Today,I don’t even have a 28 in my house.My sister became an engineer, but she 29 stopped making music. When she was in her 40s, she changed her career. She went back to college, got a 30 in music education, and became a music teacher. She starts kids out on their first instrument and gives them all the encouragement and support she never 31 .Recently, she and a pianist pal put on a recital. A big crowd of friends and family 32 for her. As she played, I looked around at the 33 . Everyone was obviously enjoying the music. It occurred to me that I was the only person who remembered that 7-year-old kid making those perfectly 34 sounds and knew how far she had come, despite 35 .Talent is important. But enthusiasm (热情) is even more important.21．A．admit B．advance C．quit D．improve 22．A．attend B．join C．leave D．visit 23．A．major B．project C．composition D．instrument 24．A．examine B．train C．correct D．challenge25．A．surprised B．serious C．fascinated D．particular 26．A．aired B．filmed C．designed D．commented 27．A．jumped at B．opened up C．waited for D．turned down 28．A．tutor B．musician C．piano D．violin 29．A．already B．even C．never D．once 30．A．degree B．chance C．scholarship D．praise 31．A．expected B．provided C．imagined D．received 32．A．paid off B．showed off C．stayed up D．turned up 33．A．audience B．students C．spotlights D．platform 34．A．sweet B．bad C．powerful D．pleasing 35．A．everybody B．everything C．something D．somebody三、单词拼写36．The course on cultural d was designed to broaden students’ understanding of different societies. (根据首字母单词拼写)37．The customer’s c for a refund was denied due to the store’s policy on used items. (根据首字母单词拼写)38．In the pursuit of knowledge, scientists s truth through experimentation and analysis, striving to uncover the principles that govern the natural world. (根据首字母单词拼写) 39．The hospital’s dedicated (全体职员) worked tirelessly throughout the night to ensure that all patients received the necessary care and attention. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 40．Despite the early hour, the students (精力充沛地) read aloud the textbook and other materials every morning. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)41．The artist used a series of vibrant colors to (给书或文章加插图) the depth and complexity of the emotions experienced by the characters in the novel. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 42．The company’s f work hours policy has significantly improved employee satisfaction and productivity.(根据首字母单词拼写)43．Striving for success without hard work is like trying to h where you haven’t planted. （根据首字母单词拼写）44．The dense fog (笼罩) the city, creating an atmosphere that made the streets seem mysterious and almost deserted. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)45．(诚然), the process of learning a new language can be challenging, but the rewards of communication and understanding are well worth the effort. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)四、语法填空语法填空A CCTV journalist succeeded in arousing a heated discussion among citizens. The discussion was about 46 (ask) people if they were happy. There are a 47 (vary) of responses to the question, even some quite funny ones included. Although people played jokes on the answers, it did not take long 48 they begin to figure out the true meanings of happiness.It is certain that people’s views on happiness 49 (affect) greatly by their own life experiences. Unfortunately, too many people refer to being rich as happiness and there is no sign of 50 decrease in the number of those who are voluntarily at the mercy of wealth. Some people whose intention is 51 (make) big money appreciate being given any chance to multiply their income, believing that is 52 their happiness lies. Some are eager to inherit (继承) their parent’s property, especially those who are known 53 silver-spoon kids (富二代). Even worse, some would rather break the law to satisfy their financial desire or seek their fortune 54 (illegal).In my opinion, happiness is not about pursuing wealth merely but about admiring the beautiful things in life. Therefore, live 55 (you) life to the fullest and be happy.五、书信写作56．假定你是李华，上周末你们班在当地的助老中心参加了志愿者活动。

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1. Typical of the grassland dwellers of the continent is the American antelope, or pronghorn.1.美洲羚羊，或称叉角羚，是该大陆典型的草原动物。

2. Of the millions who saw Haley’s comet in 1986, how many people will live long enough to see it return in the twenty-first century.2. 1986年看见哈雷慧星的千百万人当中，有多少人能够长寿到足以目睹它在二十一世纪的回归呢？3. Anthropologists have discovered that fear, happiness, sadness, and surprise are universally reflected in facial expressions.3.人类学家们已经发现，恐惧，快乐，悲伤和惊奇都会行之于色，这在全人类是共通的。

4. Because of its irritating effect on humans, the use of phenol as a general antiseptic has been largely discontinued.4.由于苯酚对人体带有刺激性作用，它基本上已不再被当作常用的防腐剂了。

5. In group to remain in existence, a profit-making organization must, in the long run, produce something consumers consider useful or desirable.5.任何盈利组织若要生存，最终都必须生产出消费者可用或需要的产品。

小学上册英语第3单元真题试卷(有答案)英语试题一、综合题(本题有100小题，每小题1分，共100分.每小题不选、错误，均不给分)1.My ______ is very funny and makes everyone laugh.2.I love playing with my ________ set.3. A substance that can conduct electricity when dissolved in water is called a(n)_______.4.I have a toy ________ that can roll.5.What is the term for an animal that hunts for food?A. PredatorB. PreyC. ScavengerD. Omnivore答案:A6. A plant's ______ (生长势头) can vary with seasons.7.What is the capital city of Sweden?A. StockholmB. OsloC. CopenhagenD. Helsinki答案: A8.I want to learn to ________ (驾驶).9.The _____ (章鱼) can fit through tiny spaces.10.The ______ helps fish to swim.11.The ancient Greeks constructed ________ for their religious ceremonies.12.The chemical formula for benzene is ______.13.The weather today is ______.14.My ________ (玩具) is a cherished memento.15.Electric forces act at a distance without ______ contact.16.She has a _____ (cat/dog) at home.17.The bus arrives at ______ o'clock. (eight)18.I respect my parents and call them . (我尊敬我的父母，称他们为)19.I can create lasting memories with my ________ (玩具类型).20.My sister is good at __________ (语言).21.An indicator changes color depending on the ______ of a solution.22.Which insect produces honey?A. AntB. BeeC. FlyD. Butterfly答案: B23. A substance that absorbs moisture from the air is called a(n) _______.24.The __________ (历史的探索旅程) is never-ending.25.Insects can harm some __________ (植物).26.What is the name of the famous tower in Pisa, Italy?A. Leaning Tower of PisaB. Eiffel TowerC. Tower of LondonD. Big Ben答案: A. Leaning Tower of Pisa27.The concept of ecological footprints measures the impact of human activities on______.28.We will go to the ______ (museum) on Saturday.29.The museum is _____ (interesting/boring).30.The _____ (花朵) bloom in various shapes and colors.31.Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons are called ______.32.My mom is a ___ (doctor).33.gs were known for their ______ (航海) skills. The Viki34.The puppy is very ______ (playful).35.What do we call the act of breathing in?A. ExpirationB. InspirationC. ExhalationD. Respiration答案:B36.The clock shows ______ (three) o'clock.37.My ________ (玩具名称) is a fun challenge to put together.38.The sunflowers face the _______ all day long.39.The outer covering of an egg is called a __________.40.Which holiday comes in December?A. ThanksgivingB. HalloweenC. ChristmasD. New Year答案:c41.The main gas that contributes to air pollution is __________.42.What do you call the liquid used to wash hands?A. SoapB. WaterC. GelD. Cream答案: A43.The chemical formula for isopropanol is ______.44.ry _____ (有创造力) and makes great art. She is v45.I want to _____ (visit) the aquarium.46.The capital of Portugal is ________.47.My cat loves to catch ______ (小虫) on the floor.48.The ______ is shining bright.49.My uncle is my funny _______ who tells great jokes.50.What is the name of the famous television show featuring a group of friends living in New York City?A. FriendsB. SeinfeldC. How I Met Your MotherD. The Office答案: A51.The classroom is _____ and bright. (clean)52.The ancient Egyptians used ________ for their writing system.53.My favorite way to spend time is ______.54.The __________ (种植时间) is important for success.55.What do you call the center of an atom?A. NeutronB. ProtonC. NucleusD. Electron答案:C56.Cleopatra was the last active ruler of __________ (古埃及).57.My uncle teaches me about __________ (科技).58.The ancient Romans enjoyed ________ (角斗士比赛).59.We eat breakfast in the _____ (早上).60.The first person to run a mile in under four minutes was _______. (班尼斯特)61. A colorful ___ (小鹦鹉) can mimic sounds.62.The color of a star indicates its _______.63.She is ___ the dishes. (washing)64.Fossils can provide information about past ______ environments.65.I like to ______ (参与) in sports teams.66.__________ are used to dissolve other substances in a solution.67.What is the name of the famous structure in Egypt that was built as a tomb?A. Great WallB. ColosseumC. PyramidsD. Parthenon答案:C68.What is the term for a baby skunk?A. KitB. PupC. CalfD. Chick答案:a69.The country known for its olive oil is ________ (以橄榄油闻名的国家是________).70.The ______ helps with the movement of the body.71.The _____ (mallow) flower is quite pretty.72.The ______ shares her experiences on social media.73.The __________ (文化交流活动) deepen understanding.74.My cousin is a ______. She loves to write music.75._____ (土壤) quality affects plant growth.76.The ______ helps maintain biodiversity.77.__________ are found on the right side of the periodic table.78.The chemical formula for calcium carbonate is __________.79.The ________ (symposium) features experts.80. A ______ is a large, slow-moving river of ice.81.I enjoy making new adventures with my toy ________ (玩具名称).82. A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of _____ that can dissolve.83. A base tastes ______ and feels slippery.84.The _____ (teacher/student) is reading.85.What is the name of the famous British author known for "1984"?A. Virginia WoolfB. George OrwellC. Aldous HuxleyD. J.K. Rowling答案: B86.What do you call a story that is made up?A. FictionB. Non-fictionC. BiographyD. History答案:A. Fiction87.I enjoy making up stories about my _________ (玩具).88.The capital of Mozambique is __________.89.The capital of Comoros is ________ (莫罗尼).90.My cousin is very ____.91.The Earth's surface is subject to a variety of natural ______.92.Sedimentary rocks often form in layers due to ______ sediment deposition.93.Earth has one moon, while Mars has ______.94. A __________ is a large area of flat land that is higher than the surrounding area.95.The ____ is a curious animal that enjoys exploring new places.96.I can use my toy ________ (玩具名称) to explore new ideas.97.Vegetables like carrots and potatoes grow under ______ (地面).98.The process of electrolysis uses electricity to cause __________ reactions.99.I saw a ______ (小鸟) building a nest in the tree. It was very ______ (专注). 100.The main source of energy for living organisms is ______.。

（理工类）14年完形填空第一篇Captain Cook Arrow Legend(库克船长弓箭的传说)It was a great legend while it lasted, but DNA testing has finally ended a two-century-old story of the Hawaiian arrow carved from the bone of British explorer Captain James Cook who died in the Sandwich Islands in 1779.―There is no Cook in the Australian Museum,‖ museum collection manager Jude Philip said not long ago in announcing the DNA evidence that the arrow was not made of Cook’s bone. But that will not stop the museum from continuing to display the arrow in its exhibition, ―Uncovered: Treasures of the Australian Museum,‖ which does include a feather cape presented to Cook by Hawaiian King Kalani’opu’u in 1778.Cook was one of Britain’s great explorers and is credited with discovering the ―Great So uth Land,‖now Australia, in 1770. He was clubbed to death in the Sandwich Islands, now Hawaii.The legend of Cook’s arrow began in 1824 when Hawaiian King Kamehameha on his deathbed gave the arrow to William Adams, a London surgeon and relative of Cook’s wife, saying it was made of Cook’s bone after the fatal fight with islanders.In the 1890s the arrow was given to the Australian Museum and the legend continued until it came face-to-face with science.DNA testing by laboratories in Australia and New Zealand revealed the arrow was not made of Cook’s bone but was more likely made of animal bone, said Philp.However, Cook’s fans refuse to give up hope that one Cook legend will prove true and that part of his remains will still be uncovered, as they say there is evidence not all of Cook’s body was buried at sea in 1779. ―On this occasion technology has won,‖ said Cliff Thornton, president of the Captain Cook Society, in a statement from Britain. ―But I am sure that one of these days …one of the Cook legends will prove to be true and it will happen one day.‖Avalanche and Its Safety(雪崩和安全问题) An avalanche is a sudden and rapid flow of snow, often mixed with air and water, down a mountainside. Avalanches are among the biggest dangers in the mountains for both life and property.All avalanches are caused by an over-burden of material, typically snowpack, that is too massive and unstable for the slope that supports it. Determining the critical load, the amount of over-burden which is likely to cause an avalanche, is a complex task involving the evaluation of a numberof factors.Terrain slopes flatter than 25 degrees or steeper than 60 degrees typically have a low risk of avalanche. Snow does not gather significantly on steep slopes; also, snow doesnot flow easily on flat slopes. Human-triggered avalanches have the greatest incidence when the snow’s angle of rest is between 35 and 45 degrees; the critical angle, the angle at which the human incidence of avalanches is greatest, is 38 degrees. The rule of thumb is : A slope that is flat enough to hold snow but steep enough to ski has the potential to generate an avalanche, regardless of the angle. Additionally, avalanche risk increases with use; that is , the more a slope is disturbed by skiers, thd more likely it is that an avalanche will occur.Due to the complexity of the subject, winter travelling in the backcountry is never 100% safe. Good avalanche safety is a continuous process, including route selection and examination of the snowpack, weather conditions, and human factors. Several well-known good habits can also reduce the risk. If local authorities issue avalanche risk reports, they should be considered and all warnings should be paid attention to. Never follow in the tracks of others without your own evaluations; snow conditions are almost certain to have changed since they were made. Observe the terrain and note obvious avalanche paths where plants are missing or damaged. Avoid traveling below others who might trigger an avalanche.Giant Structures(巨型建筑)It is an impossible task to select the most amazing wonders of the modern world since every year more wonderful constructions appear.Here are three giant structures which are worthy of our admiration although they may have been surpassed by some more recent wonders.The Petronas Twin Tower The petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world when they were completed in 1999.With a height of 452 metres;the tall twin owers,like two thin pencils,dominate the city of Kuala Lumpur.At the 41 flool,the towers are linked by a bridge,symbolizing a gateway to the city.The American architect Cesar Pelli designed the skyscrapers.Constructed of high-strength concrete,the building provides around 1800 square metres of office space on every floor.And it has a shopping centre and a concert hall at the base.Other features of this impressive building include double-deckder lifts, and glass and steel sunshades.The Millau BridgeThe Millau Bridge was opened in 2004 in the Tarn Valley, in southern France. At the time it was built, it was the world’s highest bridge, reaching over 340m at the highest point. The bridge is described as one of the most amazingly beautiful bridge in the world. It was built to relieve Millau’s congestion problems. The congestion was then caused by traffic passing from Paris to Barcelona inSpain. The bridge was built to withstand the most extreme seismic and climatic conditions. Besides, it is guaranteed for 120 years!The Itaipu DamThe Itaipu hydroelectric power plant is one of the largest constructions of its kind in the world. It consists of a series of dams across the River Parana, which forms a natural border between Brazil and Paraguay. Started in 1975 and taking 16 years to complete, the construction was carried out as a joint project between the two countries. The dam is well-known for both its electricity output and its size. In 1995 it produced 78% of Paraguay’s and 25% of Brazil’s energy needs. In its construction, the amount of iron and steel used was equivalent to over 300 Eiffel Towers. It is a truly amazing wonder of engineering.Animal’s “Sixth Sense”(动物的”第六感”)A tsunami was triggered by an earthquake in the Indian Ocean in December, 2004. It killed tens of thousands of people in Asia and East Africa. Wild animals, however, seem to have escaped that terrible tsunami. This phenomenon adds weight to notions that they possess a ―sixth sense‖ for disasters, experts said.Sri Lankan wildlife officials have said the giant waves that killed over 24000 people along the Indian Ocean island’s coast cle arly missed wild beasts, with no dead animals found.―No elephants are dead, not even a dead rabbit. I think animals can sense disaster. They have a sixth sense. They know when things are happening,‖ H.D. Ratnayake, deputy director of Sri Lanka’s Wildlife Department, said about one month after the tsunami attack. The waves washed floodwaters up to 2 miles inland at Yala National Park in the ravaged southeast, Sri Lanka’s biggest wildlife reserve and home to hundreds of wild elephants and several leopards.―There has been a lot of apparent evidence about dogs barking or birds migrating before volcanic eruptions or earthquakes. But it has not been proven,‖ said Matthew van lierop, an animal behavior specialist at Johannesburg Zoo.―There have been no specific studies because you can’t really test it in a lab or field setting,‖ he told Reuters. Other authorities concurred with this assessment.―Wildlife seem to be able to pick up certain phenomenon, especially birds… there are many reports of birds detecting impending disasters,‖ said Clive Walker, who has written several books on African wildlife.Animals certainly rely on the known senses such as smell or hearing to avoid danger such as predators.The notion of an animal ―sixth sense‖ – or some other mythical power –is an enduringone which the evidence on Sri Lanka’s ravaged coast is likely to add to.The Romans saw owls as omens of impending disaster and many ancient cultures viewed elephants as sacred animals endowed with special powers or attributes.Singing Alarms Could Save the Blind(警报器救盲人)If you cannot see, you may not be able to find your way out of a burning building – and that could be fatal. A company in Leeds could change all that with directional sound alarms capalbe of guiding you to the exit.Sound Alert, a company run by the University of Leeds, is installing the alarms in a residential home for blind people in Sommerset and a resource centre for the blind in Cumbria. The alarms produce a wide range of frequencies that enable the brain to determine where the sound is coming from.Deborah Withington of Sound Alert says that the alarms use most of the frequencies that can be heard by humans. ―It is a burst of white noise that people say sounds like static on the radio,‖ she says. ―Its life-saving potential is great.‖She conducted an experiment in which people were filmed by thermal-imaging cameras trying to find their way out of a large smoke-filled room. It took them nearly four minutes to find the door without a sound alarm, but only 15 seconds with one.Withington studies how the brain processes sounds at the university. She says that the source of a wide band of frequencies can be pinpointed more easily than the source of a narrow band. Alarms based on the same concept have already been installed on emergency vehicles.The alarms will also include rising or falling frequencies to indicate whether people should go up or down stairs. They were developed with the aid of a large grant from British Nuclear Fuels.Car Thieves Could Be Stopped Remotely(远程制止偷车贼)Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in a nasty surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobilizer, and a radio signal from a control center miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.For now, such devices are only available for fleets of trucks and specialist vehicles used on construction sites. But remote immobilization technology could soon start to trickle down to ordinary cars, and should be available to ordinary cars in the UK in two months.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car incorporates a miniature cellphone, a microprocessor and memory, and a GPS satellite positioning receiver. If the car isstolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the unit to block the vehicle’s engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted.There are even plans for immobilizers that shut down vehicles on the move, though there are fears over the safety implications of such a system.In the UK, an array of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. ―The pattern of vehicles crime has changed,‖ says Martyn Rand all of Thatcham, a security research organization based in Berkshire that is funded in part by the motor insurance industry.He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a novice how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are a far tougher proposition, as their engine management computer will not allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31 per cent drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars. Often by getting hold of the owner’s keys in a burglary. In 2000, 12 per cent of vehicles stolen in the UK were taken by using the owner’s keys, which doubles the previous year’s figure.Remote-controlled immobilization system would put a major new obstacle in the criminal’s way by making such thefts pointless.A group that includes Thatcham, the police, insurance companies and security technology firms have developed standards for a system that could go on the market sooner than the customer expects.An Intelligent Car(智能汽车)Driving needs sharp eyes, keen ears, quick brain, and coordination between hands and the brain. Many human drivers have all these and can control a fast-moving car. But how does an intelligent car control itself?There is a virtual driver in the smart car. This virtual driver has ―eyes‖, ―brains‖, ―hands‖ and ―feet‖, too. The minicameras on each side of the car are his ―eyes‖, which observe the road conditions ahead of it. They watch the traffic to the car’s left and right. There is also a highly automatic driving system in the car. It is the built-in computer, which is the virtual driver’s―brain‖. His ―brain‖ calculates the speeds of other moving cars near it and analyzes their positions. Basing on this information, it chooses the right path for the intelligent car, and gives instructions to the ―hands‖and ―feet‖ to act accordingly. In this way, the virtual driver controls his car.What is the virtual driver’s best advantage? He reacts quickly. The minicameras are sending images continuously to the ―brain.‖ Itcompletes the processing of the images within 100 milliseconds. However, the world’s best driver at least needs one second to react. Besides, when he takes action, he needs one more second.The virtual driver is really wonderful. He can reduce the accident rate considerably on expressways. In this case, can we let him have the wheel at any time and in amy place? Experts warn that we cannot do that just yet. His ability to recognize things is still limited . He can now only drive an intelligent car on expressways.Why India Needs Its Dying Vultures(印度为什么需要濒临灭亡的秃鹰)The vultures in question may look ugly and threatening, but the sudden sharp decline in three species of India’s vultures is producing alarm rather than celebration. and it presents the world with a new kind of environmental problem. The dramatic decline in vulture numbers is causing widespread disruption to people living in the Same areas as the birds. It is also causing serious public health problems across the Indian sub-continent．While4their reputation and appearance may be unpleasant to many Indians. vultures have long played a very important role in keeping towns and villages all over India clean. It is because they feed on dead cows. In India. cows are sacred animals and are traditionally left in the open when they die in their thousands upon thousands every year.The disappearance of the vultures has led to an explosion in the numbers of wild dogs feeding on the remains of these dead animals. There are fears that rabies may increase as a result．And this terrifying disease may ultimately affect humans in the region, since wild dogs are its main carriers．Rabies could also spread to other animal species, causing an even greater problem in the future．The need for action is urgent, so an emergency project has been launched to find a solution to this serious vulture problem. Scientists are trying to identify the disease causing the birds deaths and, if possible, develop a cure.Large-scale vulture deaths were first noticed at the end of the 1980s in India. A population survey at that time showed that the three species of vultures had. Declined by over 90 percent. All three species are now listed as―critically endangered‖. As most vulture lay only single eggs and take about five years to reach maturity, reversing their population decline will be a long and difficult exercise.Wonder Webs(奇妙的网)Spider webs are more than homes, and they are ingenious traps. And the world’s best web spinner may be the Golden Orb Weaver spider. The female Orb Weaver spins a web of fibers thin enough to be invisible to insect prey, yet tough enough to snare a flying birdwithout breaking.The secret of the web’s strength? A type of super-resilient silk called dragline. When the female spider is ready to weave the web’s spokes and frame, she uses her legs to draw the airy thread out through a hollow nozzle in her belly. Dragline is not sticky, so the spider can race back and forth along it to spin the web’s trademark spiral.Unlike some spiders that weave a new web every day, a Golden Orb Weaver reuses her handiwork until it falls apart, sometimes not for two years. The silky thread is five times stronger than steel by weight and absorbs the force of an impact three times better than Kevlar, a high-strength human-made material used in bullet-proof vests. And thanks to its high tensile strength, or the ability to resist breaking under the pulling force called tension, a single strand can stretch up to 40 percent longer than its original length and snap back as well as new. No human-made fiber even comes close.It is no wonder manufacturers are clamoring for spider silk. In the consumer pipeline: high-performance fabrics for athletes and stockings that never run. Think parachute cords and suspension bridge cables. A steady supply of spider silk would be worth billions of dollars – but how to produce it? Harvesting silk on spider farms does not work because the territorial arthropods have a tendency to devour their neighbors.Now, scientists at the biotechnology company Nexia are spinning artificial silk modeled after Golden Orb dragline. The first step: extract silk-making genes from the spiders. Next, implant the genes into goat egg cells. The nanny goats that grow from the eggs secrete dragline silk proteins in their milk. ―The young goats pass on the silk-making gene without any help from us,‖ says Nexia president Jeffrey Turner. Nexia is still perfecting the spinning process, but they hope artificial spider silk will soon be snagging customers as fast as the real thing snags bugs. Chicken Soup for the Soul:Comfort Food Fights Lneliness（心灵鸡汤：爽心食品排解孤独感）Mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, may be bad for your arteries，but according to a study in Psychological Science, they’re good for your heart and emotions．The study focu ses on ―comfort food‖ and how it makes people feel．"For me personally,food has always played a big role in my family,‖ says Jordan Troisi, a graduate student at the University of Buffalo, and lead author on the study．The study came out of the research program of his co—author Shira Gabriel．It has looked at non-human things that may affect human emotions．Some people reduce loneliness by bonding with their favorite TV show, buildingvirtual relationships with a pop song singer or looking at pictures of loved ones．Troisi and Gabriel wondered if comfort food could have the same effect by making people think of their nearest and dearest.In one experiment, in order to make participants feel lonely, the researchers had them write for six minutes about a fight with someone close to them．Others were given an emotionally neutral writing assignment. Then, some people in each group wrote about the experience of eating a comfort food and others wrote about eating a new food．Finally,the researchers had participants complete questions about their levels of loneliness．Writing about a fight with a close person made people feel lonely．But people who were generally secure in their relationships would feel less lonely by writing about a comfort food．"We have found that comfort foods are consistently associated with those close to us．"says Troisi．"Thinking about or consuming these foods later then serves as a reminder of those close others．"In their essays on comfort food, many people wrote about the experience of eating food with family and friends.In another experiment, eating chicken soup in the lab made people think more about relationships, but only if they considered chicken soup to be a comfort food．This was a question they had been asked long before the experiment, along with many other questions, so they wouldn’t remember it.Throughout everyone’s daily lives they experience stress, often associated with our connections with others," Troisi says．"Comfort food Can be an easy remedy for loneliness．Climate Change Poses Major Risks for Unprepared Cities （气候变化给不备城市带来重大风险）A new examination of urban policies has been carried out recently by Patricia Romero Lankao．She is a sociologist specializing in climate change and urban development．She warns that many of the world’s fast-growing urban areas，especially in developing countries．will likely suffer from the impacts of changing climate．Her work also concludes that most cities are failing to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases．These gases are known to affect the atmosphere．‖Climate change is a deeply local issue and poses profound threats to the growing cities of the world,‖ says Romero Lankao. ‖But too few cities are developing effective strategies to protect their residents."Cities are major sources of greenhouse gases．And urban populations are likely to be among those most severely affected by future climate change. Lankao’s findings highlight ways in which city-residents are particularly vulnerable, andsuggest policy interventions that could offer immediate and longer-term benefits．The locations and dense construction patterns of cities often place their populations at greater risk for natural disasters. Potential threats associated with climate include storm surges and prolonged hot weather. Storm surges can flood coastal areas and prolonged hot weather can heat heavily paved cities more than surrounding areas．The impacts of such natural events can be more serious in an urban environment．For example，a prolonged heat wave can increase existing levels of air pollution，causing widespread health problems．Poorer neighborhoods that may lack basic facilities such as drinking water or a dependable network of roads，are especially vulnerable to natural disasters．Many residents in poorer countries live in substandard housing without access to reliable drinking water，roads and basic services.Local governments, therefore,should take measures to protect their residents.‖Unfortunately，they tend to move towards rhetoric rather than meaningful responses, Romero Lankao writes, ‖ They don’t impose construction standards that could reduce heating and air conditioning needs. They don't emphasize mass transit and reduce automobile use. In fact, many local governments are taking a hands—off approach.‖ Thus, she urges them to change their idle policies and to take strong steps to prevent the harmful effects of climate change on cities..Free Statins With Fast Food Could Neutralize Heart Risk (快餐加免费降胆固醇药物可以降低罹患心脏病的风险)Fast food outlets could provide statin drugs free of charge so that customers can reduce the heart disease dangers of fatty food, researchers at Imperial College London suggest in a new study．Statins reduce the amount of unhealth y ‖LDL‖ cholesterol in the blood. A wealth of trial data has proven them to be highly effective at lowering a person’s heart attack risk .In a paper published in the American Journal of Cardiology，Dr Darrel Francis and colleagues calculate that the reduction in heart attack risk offered by a statin is enough to offset the increase in heart attack risk from eating a cheeseburger and drinking a milkshake．Dr Francis，from the National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial College London，who is the senior author of the study, said:‖Statins don’t cut out a11 of the unhealthy effects of cheeseburgers and French fries．It’s better to avoid fatty food altogether．But we’ve worked out that in terms of your possibility of having a heart attack. Taking a statin can reduce your risk to more orless the same degree as a fast food meal increases it.‖ ―It’s ironic that people are free to take as many unhealthv condiments in fast food outlets as they like, but statins, which are beneficial to heart health, have to be prescribed. It makes sense to make risk-reducing statins available just as easily as the unhealthy condiments that are provided free of charge．It would cost less than 5 pence per customer一not much different to a sachet of sugar.‖ Dr Francis said．When people engage in risky behaviours like driving or smoking, they’re encouraged to take measures that lower their risk, 1ike wearing a seatbelt or choosing cigarettes with filters. Taking a statin is a rational way of lowering some of the risks of eating a fatty meal．Better Solar Energy Systems: More Heat, More Light （更有效的太阳能系统：更多热量，更强灯光）Solar photovoltaic thermal energy systems, or PVTs, generate both heat and electricity, but until now they haven’t been very good at the heat-generating part compared to a stand-alone solar thermal collector. That’s because they operate at low temperatures to cool crystalline silicon solar cells, which lets the silicon generate more electricity but isn’t a very efficient way to gather heat.That’s a problem of economics. Good solar hot-water systems can harvest much more energy than a solar-electric system at a substantially lower cost. And it’s also a space problem: photovoltaic cells can take up all the space on the roof, leaving little room for thermal applications.In a pair of studies, Joshua Pearce, an associate professor of materials science and engineering, has devised a solution in the form of a better PVT made with a different kind of silicon. His research collaborators are Kunal Girotra from Thin Silicon in California and Michael Pathak and Stephen Harrison from Queen’s University, Canada.Most solar panels are made with crystalline silicon, but you can also make solar cells out of amorphous silicon, commonly known as thin-film silicon. They don’t create as much electricity, but they are lighter, flexible, and cheaper. And, because they require much less silicon, they have a greener footprint. Unfortunately, thin-film silicon solar cells are vulnerable to some bad-news physics in the form of the Staebler-Wronski effect.―That means that their efficiency drops when you expose them to light—pretty much the worst possible effect for a solar cell,‖ Pearce explains, which is one of the reasons thin-film solar panels make up only a small fraction of the market.However, Pearce and his team found a way to engineer around the Staebler-Wronski effect by incorporating thin-film silicon in anew type of PVT. You don’t h ave to cool down thin-film silicon to make it work. In fact, Pearce’s group discovered that by heating it to solar-thermal operating temperatures, near the boiling point of water, they could make thicker cells that largely overcame the Staebler-Wronski effect. When they applied the thin-film silicon directly to a solar thermal energy collector, they also found that by baking the cell once a day, they boosted the solar cell’s electrical efficiency by over 10 percent.Sharks Perform a Service for Earth's Waters（鲨鱼有益于地球水系）It is hard to get people to think of sharks as anything but a deadly enemy1. They are thought to attack people frequently. But these fish2 perform a valuable service for earth's waters and for human beings. Yet business and sport fishing3 are threatening their existence Some sharks are at risk of disappearing from EarthWarm weather may influence both fish and shark activity. Many fish swim near coastal areas because of their warm waters. Experts say sharks may follow the fish into the same areas, where people also swim. In fact, most sharks do not purposely charge at or bite humans. They are thought to mistake a person for a sea animal, such as a seal or sea lion. That is why people should not swim in the ocean when the sun goes down or comes up. Those are the times when sharks are looking for food. Experts also say that bright colors and shiny jewelry may cause sharks to attack.A shark has an extremely good sense of smell4' It can find small amounts of substances in water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. These powerful senses help sharks fred their food. Sharks eat fish, any other sharks, and plants that live in the ocean.Medical researchers want to learn more about the shark's body defense, and immune systems against disease. Researchers know that sharks recover quickly from injuries. They study the shark in hopes of finding a way to fight human disease.Sharks are important for the world's oceans They eat injured and diseased fish. Their hunting activities mean that the numbers of other fish in ocean waters do not become too great This protects the plants and other forms of life that exist in the oceans. “Liquefaction” Key to Much of Japanese Earthquake Damage （“液化”是日本地震破坏的关键）The massive subduction zone1 earthquake in Japan caused a significant level of soil "liquefaction" that has surprised researchers with its widespread severity, a new analysis shows."We've seen localized3 examples of soil。

人教版英语高一上学期期中模拟试题及解答参考一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）1、What is the weather like today?A. It’s sunny.B. It’s cloudy.C. It’s rainy.Answer: AExplanation: The question asks about the weather today. The correct answer is “It’s sunny,” which is option A.2、 How does the man feel about the new movie?A. Excited.B. Bored.C. Uninterested.Answer: AExplanation: The man expresses his feelings about the new movie. The correct answer is that he is “excited,” which is option A.3、- Dialogue: Woman: Can you tell me where the nearest post office is? Man: Sure, go straight ahead until you reach the traffic lights, then turn left. It’s just next to the supermarket.•Question: Where is the post office located?•Options:A. Next to the bank.B. Across from the supermarket.C. Next to the supermarket.D. Behind the traffic lights.•Answer: C. Next to the supermarket.•Explanation: The man clearly indicates that the post office is located next to the supermarket after giving directions to go straight and turn left at the traffic lights.4、- Dialogue: Man: Excuse me, does this bus go to the train station? Woman: No, you’ll need to take the number 7 bus. This one is the number 12, which goes to the airport.•Question: Which bus should the man take to get to the train station?•Options:A. Number 12 bus.B. Number 7 bus.C. Any bus from here.D. The airport shuttle.•Answer: B. Number 7 bus.•Explanation: The woman informs the man that he needs to take the number7 bus to get to the train station, as the number 12 bus, which is the onethey are discussing, goes to the airport instead.5、You will hear a short conversation between two students. After that, you will hear five questions about the conversation. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to eachquestion.Question 5: How much money does the student need to borrow from the bank?A.$200B.$300C.$400D.$500Answer: B.$300Explanation: In the conversation, the student says, “I need to borrow$300 to buy a new laptop.” Therefore, the correct answer is B.$300.二、听力第二节（本大题有15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）1、Listen to the following conversation and choose the best answer to the question you hear.A. The man is looking for a bookshop.B. The woman is a librarian.C. The man is borrowing a book.D. The woman is suggesting a place to eat.Answer: CExplanation: The man says, “Excuse me, could you help me find this book?” and the woman responds, “Certainly, I’ll show you where it is,” indicating that the man is borrowing a book.2、 Listen to the following dialogue and complete the sentence with themissing word you hear.W: I really enjoyed your presentation at the conference last week. It was very informative.M: Thank you. I’m glad you found it helpful. By the way, are you going to the workshop on “Advanced Data Analysis” this afternoon?W: Yes, I am. I think it will be beneficial for my research.M: That’s great. We can discuss some of the methods we’ve used in our project.Answer: beneficialExplanation: The woman says, “I think it will be beneficial for my research,” which completes the sentence with the missing word “beneficial.”3.You hear a conversation between two students in the library.A. The student is looking for a quiet place to study.B. The student is borrowing a book.C. The student is asking for help with a project.D. The student is inquiring about the library rules.Answer: AExplanation: The student is asking for a quiet place to study, as indicated by the words “I was wondering if you could recommend a quiet spot in the library?”4.You hear a radio report about a local event.A. The event is a charity run to raise funds for a community center.B. The event is a music festival featuring local bands.C. The event is a food fair showcasing international cuisine.D. The event is a sports competition between neighboring schools.Answer: AExplanation: The radio report mentions “this Saturday’s charity run” and “supporting the new community center,” which indicates that the event is a charity run.5.You will hear a short conversation between two friends, Tom and Alice. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the following question.Question: What are Tom and Alice mainly discussing?A. Their school lifeB. A recent movie they watchedC. Their upcoming vacationD. Their favorite sports activitiesAnswer: BExplanation: The conversation starts with Tom asking Alice if she has watched the latest movie, which indicates that they are discussing a recent movie they watched together. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.6.You will hear a passage about the importance of exercise. Listen carefully and answer the following question.Question: According to the passage, which of the following benefits of exercise is NOT mentioned?A. Reduces stressB. Improves sleep qualityC. Enhances brain functionD. Boosts immune systemAnswer: BExplanation: The passage mentions the benefits of exercise such as reducing stress, enhancing brain function, and boosting the immune system. However, it does not mention the improvement of sleep quality as a benefit of exercise. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.7.Listen to the following dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear.A. They are going to the library.B. They are going to the cinema.C. They are going to the park.D. They are going to the shopping mall.Answer: BExplanation: The first speaker mentions they want to see a movie, and the second speaker agrees and suggests going to the cinema. Therefore, the correct answer is B.8.Listen to the following passage and answer the question you hear. Question: What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To inform about a new restaurant opening.B. To discuss the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.C. To review a recent sports event.D. To introduce a new study about sleep.Answer: DExplanation: The passage starts by stating the importance of sleep and then goes on to introduce a recent study that has found new insights about sleep. The main purpose is to inform the listener about this new study, so the correct answer is D.9.You hear a conversation between two students discussing a school event.A. They are planning to attend a school dance.B. They are discussing the upcoming sports day.C. They are talking about a school trip to the museum.Answer: BExplanation: The conversation includes references to running races, physical fitness, and teamwork, which are typical themes of a sports day event. Therefore, the correct answer is B, as they are discussing the upcoming sports day.10.You hear a radio announcement about a local charity event.A. The event is a charity concert to raise funds for a local hospital.B. The event is a charity auction to support a children’s shelter.C. The event is a charity walk to promote awareness of cancer.Answer: CExplanation: The radio announcement mentions a “charity walk” and includes details about participants raising money and awareness for a specific cause.The mention of walking and raising funds for cancer awareness makes C the correct answer, as the event is a charity walk.11.You will hear a conversation between two friends. Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to the question.Question: What is the woman planning to do after the conversation?A. Go to the gym.B. Study for her math test.C. Attend a party.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, the woman mentions that she has a math test on Friday and needs to study. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.12.You will hear a short passage about the importance of exercise. Listen to the passage and answer the following question.Question: What is the main idea of the passage?A. Exercise is good for physical health.B. Exercise can help improve concentration.C. Exercise is essential for a balanced lifestyle.Answer: AExplanation: The passage primarily focuses on the benefits of exercise for physical health, such as reducing the risk of chronic diseases and improving cardiovascular health. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.13.You hear a conversation between two students discussing a school project.Listen and answer the question.Question: What are the students planning to do for their project?A. Perform a play.B. Write a report.C. Organize a sports event.D. Conduct a survey.Answer: B. Write a report.Explanation: The students mention that they need to collect data and analyze it for their project, which suggests they are planning to write a report.14.You hear a dialogue between a teacher and a student about an upcoming science fair. Listen and answer the question.Question: What does the student need help with for the science fair?A. Choosing a topic.B. Preparing the experiment.C. Writing a presentation.D. Finding a partner.Answer: C. Writing a presentation.Explanation: The student expresses concern about being able to clearly explain their project in a presentation, indicating that they need help with writing the presentation.15.A) He is 17 years old.B) She is 17 years old.C) They are 17 years old.D) He and she are 17 years old.Answer: A) He is 17 years old.Explanation: The conversation mentions “How old are you?” and the response is “I am 17.” Therefore, the correct answer is A) He is 17 years old.三、阅读第一节（第1题7.5分，其余每题10分，总37.5分）第一题Reading PassageIn the small coastal town of Seabreeze, there was once a young man named Tom. Tom had always been fascinated by the ocean and its mysteries. One day, he decided to take up scuba diving, a hobby that allowed him to explore the depths of the sea. As he dove deeper and deeper, Tom discovered a hidden world of colorful fish, exotic plants, and breathtaking coral reefs.However, Tom soon realized that this beautiful underwater world was under threat. Plastic pollution was causing significant damage to the marine ecosystem. He decided to take action and started an initiative to clean up the coastal area. With the help of his friends and local volunteers, they organized clean-up drives, collected trash from the beaches, and educated the community about the importance of taking care of the environment.Word soo n spread about Tom’s efforts, and he received support from local businesses and government agencies. Together, they implemented programs toreduce plastic usage and promote sustainable practices. As a result, the marine ecosystem began to recover, and the once-damaged coral reefs started to flourish again.Tom’s story inspired many others to take action and protect the environment. He became a symbol of hope and determination, proving that even a single person could make a difference.Questions:1、What hobby did Tom take up to explore the depths of the sea?A. FishingB. Scuba divingC. SnorkelingD. Surfing2、What issue did Tom discover while diving?A. OverfishingB. Climate changeC. Plastic pollutionD. Water pollution3、What did Tom do to clean up the coastal area?A. He planted trees along the beach.B. He organized clean-up drives and educated the community.C. He built a wall to protect the beaches from erosion.D. He started a recycling program.4、What was the resul t of Tom’s efforts?A. The marine ecosystem continued to decline.B. The coral reefs remained damaged.C. The community became more aware of environmental issues.D. The town’s economy suffered due to the pollution.Answers:1、B2、C3、B4、CSecond Question: Reading Comprehension Section 1Passage:On the morning of November 9, 1929, millions of people across the United States awoke to a shock. The stock market had crashed, and the Great Depression was about to begin. The crash was caused by a combination of factors, including speculation, overproduction, and a lack of regulation. As a result, banks failed, people lost their jobs, and the economy spiraled into a deep recession.The Great Depression lasted for a decade, from 1929 to 1939. During this time, unemployment rates soared, and many families were forced to live in makeshift shelters known as “Hoovervilles,” named after President Herbert Hoover, who was seen as ineffective in dealing with the crisis. Despite the hardships, the Depression also led to some positive changes, such as thedevelopment of new social welfare programs and the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who implemented the New Deal to help the economy recover.1、The Great Depression began in the year:A)1928B)1929C)1930D)19312、Which of the following factors did NOT contribute to the stock market crash of 1929?A)SpeculationB)OverproductionC)Excessive regulationD)Lack of regulation3、What was a “Hooverville”?A) A luxurious resort for the wealthyB) A government-built housing projectC) A makeshift shelter for the unemployedD) A school for orphans4、Which president is mentioned as being seen as ineffective in dealing with the Great Depression?A)Franklin D. RooseveltB)Herbert HooverC)John F. KennedyD)Lyndon B. JohnsonAnswers:1、B) 19292、C) Excessive regulation3、C) A makeshift shelter for the unemployed4、B) Herbert Hoover第三题Reading Passage:The following is an excerpt from a book about the history of technology. It discusses the invention of the printing press.In the mid-15th century, Johannes Gutenberg, a German goldsmith, made a revolutionary change to the world of publishing. He invented the printing press, which drastically altered the way books were produced and distributed. Before the printing press, books were copied by hand, a time-consuming and expensive process. The invention of the printing press allowed for the mass production of books, leading to an explosion in literacy and the spread of knowledge.Gutenberg’s printing press used movable type, which could be reused and rearranged to create different texts. This made the process of printing much faster and more efficient. The first book to be printed using this method was the Bible, which was completed in 1455. The widespread availability of the Bible and other religious texts led to a significant increase in religious literacy among the common people.The printing press also had a profound impact on the spread of science andtechnology. It allowed scientists to share their discoveries more quickly and widely, which accelerated the pace of innovation. The printing press was instrumental in the Renaissance, a period of great cultural and intellectual growth in Europe.1、What was the main impact of Johannes Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press?A、It increased the cost of book production.B、It made books more expensive for the general public.C、It significantly changed the way books were produced and distributed.D、It decreased the literacy rate among the common people.答案：C2、How did the printing press affect the production of books?A、It made books more difficult to produce.B、It required more manual labor to produce books.C、It allowed for the mass production of books.D、It made books more expensive to produce.答案：C3、Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of the printing press?A、An increase in religious literacy.B、The spread of science and technology.C、The decline of the Renaissance.D、A faster pace of innovation.答案：C4、What was the first book printed using Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press?A、The QuranB、The Declaration of IndependenceC、The Gutenberg BibleD、The Magna Carta答案：C第四题Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.The Rise of Social MediaIn the last decade, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. From Facebook to Twitter, Instagram to LinkedIn, these platforms have revolutionized the way we communicate, share information, and stay connected with others. The following article explores the impact of social media on society, its benefits, and its potential drawbacks.The Impact of Social Media on SocietySocial media has had a profound impact on society. It has made it easier for people to stay in touch with friends and family, regardless of geographical distance. This has led to a more interconnected world where cultural exchange and understanding are more accessible than ever before. However, thisinterconnectedness also brings challenges, such as the spread of misinformation and cyberbullying.1、What is one of the main benefits of social media mentioned in the passage?A)The ability to spread misinformation.B)Staying in touch with friends and family.C)The rise of cyberbullying.D)The decline of face-to-face communication.Answer: B)2、According to the passage, what is one of the challenges brought by social media?A)Improved cultural exchange.B)The spread of misinformation.C)Increased face-to-face communication.D)Enhanced privacy.Answer: B)3、The passage suggests that social media has led to a more___________world.A)isolatedB)interconnectedC)privateD)competitiveAnswer: B)4、Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential drawback of social media in the passage?A)The spread of misinformation.B)Improved cultural exchange.C)Cyberbullying.D)The decline of traditional media.Answer: B)四、阅读第二节（12.5分）Reading SectionPassage:The rise of the Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and learn. With just a few clicks, we can connect with people from all over the world, access vast amounts of information, and even complete tasks from the comfort of our homes. One of the most significant impacts of the Internet is on education. Online learning platforms have become increasingly popular, allowing students to attend virtual classes, access educational resources, and interact with teachers and peers from any location. This essay discusses the advantages and disadvantages of online learning.Advantages of Online Learning:1.Flexibility: Online learning offers students the flexibility to study at their own pace and schedule. This is particularly beneficial for working adults and students with family commitments.2.Access to a wide range of resources: Online learning platforms provideaccess to a vast array of educational materials, including videos, textbooks, and interactive modules, which can enhance the learning experience.3.Cost-effective: Online courses are often more affordable than traditional classroom-based courses, making education accessible to a broader audience.Disadvantages of Online Learning:ck of face-to-face interaction: One of the main drawbacks of online learning is the absence of face-to-face interaction, which can hinder the development of social skills and collaboration.2.Limited support: Online students may find it challenging to receive adequate support from teachers and peers, as they lack the physical presence and direct communication that traditional classrooms offer.3.Self-discipline and motivation: Online learning requires a high level of self-discipline and motivation, as students are responsible for managing their time and staying on track.Questions:1.What is one of the advantages of online learning mentioned in the passage?A. It is more expensive than traditional education.B. It offers students the flexibility to study at their own pace and schedule.C. It is less flexible than traditional education.D. It requires less self-discipline and motivation.2.According to the passage, what is a potential disadvantage of online learning?A. It provides access to a wide range of resources.B. It offers face-to-face interaction with teachers and peers.C. It lacks the physical presence and direct communication of traditional classrooms.D. It is more affordable than traditional education.3.Why might online learning be beneficial for working adults?A. It requires less self-discipline and motivation.B. It lacks the physical presence and direct communication of traditional classrooms.C. It offers flexibility to study at their own pace and schedule.D. It is more expensive than traditional education.4.The passage states that online learning platforms provide access to a vast array of educational materials. What type of material is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. VideosB. TextbooksC. Interactive modulesD. Podcasts5.What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To promote online learning.B. To criticize the traditional education system.C. To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online learning.D. To encourage students to attend virtual classes.Answers:1.B2.C3.C4.D5.C五、语言运用第一节 _ 完形填空（15分）Title: People’s Education Edition English First Semester Grade 10 Mid-term Exam -Section Five: Language Application - Part I: Cloze TestPassage:The rise of technology has dramatically changed the way we live and work. In the past, communication was limited to face-to-face interactions or letters. Now, with the advent of the internet and social media, we can connect with people across the globe in an instant. This rapid change has both positive and negative impacts.The positive aspects of technology are undeniable. It has made information more accessible, allowing us to learn new skills and stay updated with the latest news. It has also revolutionized the way businesses operate, increasing efficiency and productivity. However, there are also negative consequences.One of the major concerns is the impact on our social lives. Spending toomuch time online can lead to social isolation, as people may prefer virtual interactions to real-life ones. Additionally, the constant exposure to social media can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.Another issue is the potential for online fraud and cybercrimes. With so much personal information being shared online, individuals are at a higher risk of falling victim to scams and identity theft.Despite these challenges, many argue that the benefits of technology far outweigh the drawbacks. They believe that with proper education and awareness, we can navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.Here is an example of how technology has transformed our daily lives:munication: Before the internet, if you wanted to talk to someone in another country, you would have to wait days for a letter to arrive. Now, you can have a video call with them in a matter of minutes.cation: Online courses and e-learning platforms have made education more flexible and accessible. Students can learn at their own pace and from the comfort of their homes.3.Health: Telemedicine has become increasingly popular, allowing patients to consult with doctors remotely and receive treatment without leaving their homes.4.Environment: Technology has enabled us to monitor and control energy consumption more efficiently, reducing our carbon footprint.5.Business: E-commerce has opened up new markets and made it possible for businesses to reach a global audience.Now, read the following passage and choose the best option to complete each sentence.Questions:1.The rise of technology has had a significant impact on our __________.a) educationb) economyc) social livesd) environment2.One of the positive aspects of technology is that it has made __________.a) communication slowerb) information less accessiblec) learning more difficultd) news harder to find3.Spending too much time online can lead to __________.a) increased productivityb) improved communicationc) social isolationd) better health4.Online fraud and cybercrimes are more prevalent due to __________.a) the decrease in personal information shared onlineb) the increase in social media usagec) the elimination of technology in our livesd) the rise of e-commerce5.Many argue that the benefits of technology__________the drawbacks.a) outweighb) ignorec) complementd) emphasize6.The internet has made it possible to have a__________with someone in another country in a matter of minutes.a) letterb) phone callc) video calld) text message7.Online courses have made education __________.a) more expensiveb) less flexiblec) more accessibled) less effective8.Telemedicine has become popular because it allows patients to __________.a) travel to see doctorsb) consult with doctors remotelyc) rely on traditional medicined) avoid doctors altogether9.Technology has helped us to__________energy consumption.a) increaseb) decreasec) monitord) ignore10.E-commerce has enabled businesses to __________.a) reduce their marketsb) reach a global audiencec) focus on local customersd) eliminate physical storesAnswers:1.c) social lives2.c) information more accessible3.c) social isolation4.b) increase in social media usage5.a) outweigh6.c) video call7.c) more accessible8.b) consult with doctors remotely9.b) decrease10.b) reach a global audience六、语言运用第二节 _ 语法填空（15分）Grammar Fill-in-the-BlankDirections: Read the passage carefully. For each blank, choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the options given below to complete the passage. There are 10 blanks in total.Passage:“The importance of environmental conservation has become increasingly evident over recent years. With global warming and pollution causing severe damage to our planet, it is now more crucial than ever that we take action to protect our natural world. Many people believe that individuals can make a significant difference by making small changes in their daily lives, such as recycling waste, using public transport, and reducing energy consumption. Others argue that real change must come from government policies and corporate responsibility. Both viewpoints have merit, but one thing is clear: everyone has a role to play in preserving Earth’s resources for future generations.”Questions:1.The importance of environmental conservation has become increasingly evident (blank1) recent years.•Options: A) at, B) in, C) over, D) during2.With global warming and pollution causing severe damage (blank2) our planet…•Options: A) on, B) to, C) at, D) with3….it is now more crucial than ever that we take action (blank3) protect our naturalworld.•Options: A) to, B) for, C) in order, D) so as4.Many people believe that individuals can make a significant difference (blank4) making small changes…•Options: A) through, B) by, C) via, D) with5….such as recycling waste, using public transport, and reducing energy (blank5).•Options: A) use, B) consume, C) consumption, D) usage6.Others argue that real change must (blank6) from government policies and corporate responsibility.•Options: A) come, B) comes, C) coming, D) came7.Both viewpoints have (blank7), but one thing is clear…•Options: A) value, B) merit, C) worth, D) significance8….everyone has a role (blank8) play in preserving Earth’s resources…•Options: A) for, B) of, C) to, D) in9….for future (blank9).•Options: A) generation, B) generations, C) generation’s, D) generations’10.Everyone has a role to play in preserving Earth’s resources for future generations.•This sentence is correct and does not require any changes.Now let’s provide the answers for these blanks based on standard English grammar and usage.Here are the correct answers for the grammar fill-in-the-blank exercise:1.Over recent years. - Option C2.Causing severe damage to our planet… - Option B3.Take action to protect our natural world. - Option A。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．If you want to see a doctor，you fix a date with him ahead of time.That is a common ________ in the USA．A．view B．exerciseC．practice D．reality2．The creation can keep people away from their smart phones in a way similar to ________ e﹣cigarettes have allowed people to quit smoking．A．that B．howC．which D．what3．_______ many Chinese holidays are directed towards services remembering ancestors, the Ching Ming Festival is beyond doubt the largest.A．Unless B．SinceC．Once D．While4．Some people are able to multitask well—they can two or more businesses at the same time very well. A．turn to B．relate toC．lead to D．attend to5．Have you ever been in a situation ______ you know the other person is right yet you cannot agree with him? A．where B．which C．that D．as6．The health of garden plants depends on the soil _____ --the proper balance of mineral pieces, organic matter, air and water.A．construction B．conservationC．corporation D．composition.7．More and more people prefer to live in the countryside, _______ appeal for them lies in the quiet and slow-paced life. A．who B．WhichC．whose D．what8．Locals lived in rather ________ conditions until the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. A．precious B．primitiveC．precise D．prior9．He worked in a car factory for four years, ______ he founded his own company in his hometown.A．after which B．after whenC．after that D．after it10．A survey suggests that the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton _____ a great boost for British economy because a large number of visitors are expected to go.A．will be B．has been C．was D．be11．．When he goes out, he often wears sunglasses _______nobody can recognize him．A．so that B．now that C．in case D．as though12．—Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me?— Sure. ______ ?A．What help B．What is this C．What is it D．What do you want13．—Are you doing your homework？—No, I’m writing a short play．It _____ at the Christmas party．A．will be put on B．will put onC．puts on D．is put on14．Without our team’s great effort, the art exhibition last week ______ such a great success.A．wouldn’t be B．won’t be C．wouldn’t have been D．won’t have been15．---Mary was asked to do something important.---It doesn’t matter. Let’s the work where it is left off.A．take up B．take down C．take in D．take off16．—Excuse me, can you tell me where I can find a supermarket?—I happen to know ________ nearby. Come on, I’ll show you the way.A．one B．itC．that D．some17．The pilot asked all the passengers on board to remain________as the plane was making a landing.A．seat B．seatingC．seated D．to be seating18．How come? I can’t find my key. I just left it ________ it had been.A．where B．whichC．when D．how19．--- May I speak to Mr. Smith？--- I am afraid not. He is at a meeting now. It's not _____________A．reliable B．convenientC．beneficial D．available20．The differences the children’s achievements can not be completely explained ________ their social backgrounds. A．in front of B．in case ofC．in need of D．in charge of第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。