Voor het eerst naar school Going to school for the first time

art II Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, oneor more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation andthe questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be apause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Now let’s begin with the eight shortconversations.1.W: Tom, would you be interested in serving on the membership committee this year?M: Can I get back to you on that in a few days?Q: What does the man mean?2.W: We should buy a good guide book and study it before our trip to Vancouver. M: We could. But they are overpriced. What about the library?Q: What does the man mean?3.W:You took a history course this term, didn’t you? What can you say about it? M: Well, the trouble is that I never get through the weekly reading list, though some books are quite interesting.Q: What does the man mean?4.M: I'm taking my girlfriend to the fancy new restaurant for her birthday tonight. W: I went there last weekend. I found it rather disappointing.Q: What does the woman mean?5.W: Winter is over at last. Time to put away my gloves and boots.M: I've been waiting for this for months.Q: What does the man mean?6.M: Look, the curtain is going up slowly and all the lights over the stage are lit up. W: Yeah, the play is starting. Oh, something caught my sleeve. Give me a handplease, Bob.Q: Where are the speakers now?7.W: You only have water to serve your guests?M:This isn’t just plain water. This is mineral water from Tibet.Q: What does the man imply?8.W: When do you have time to discuss our environmental report? I think we will have to make some revisions.M:I’ll be free at 3 o’clock this afternoon. But what exactly needs to be changed? Q: What are the speakers going to do this afternoon?Now you’ll hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneW: Why is it important to recycle?M: There are many reasons. Recycling is one way to keep waste out of landfills. Landfills are places to dump waste.But they are unpopular, because they can pollute the soil used to cover them and that’s bad for people who may build new homes there.Recycling also reuses valuable raw materials, such as aluminum and paper. Finally, recycling can leave a lower garbage bill.Recycling lowers the amount of waste put into landfills, therefore, less money is spent for garbage disposal.W: How has recycling changed over the years?M: Ten or twenty years ago, you could buy milk in returnable, refillable, glass bottles, and many people recycled voluntarily.Now you buy milk and other products in plastic bottles or paper containers. Because of the high cost of disposing of these things in landfills, many city governments now have recycling programs.W: How does recycling help the environment?M: Recycling helps the environment mainly by saving energy.For example, it takes 95 percent less energy to produce recycled aluminum than to produce new aluminum.W: Can one person really make a difference? If only a few people recycle, then what’s the point?M: If not you, then who? If we combine our efforts, we can make a difference.Each of us contributes to the waste problem.All the millions of tons of waste that go into landfills started as an old pair of slippers, a broken TV set, or a used magazine that came from someb ody’s house—maybe yours!9. Why are landfills unpopular according to the man?10. What does the man say has contributed to the increasing amount of waste over the years?11. According to the man, how does recycling help the environment?12. Why does the man say everybody should make an effort to recycle?Conversation TwoW: Could you please give me information on airfares from Miami to Bellingham, Washington? We’d like to buy a good flight as cheaply as possible.M:Let’s see. I want to advise you to pay th e normal one-way economy class fare of $555.If you can fly on a Tuesday or Wednesday and buy your tickets at least 21 days in advance, I suggest you book a round-trip excursion flight.W: But we may not need the return tickets.M:That’s all right. Even if you don’t use them, you should be able to save $89 over the one-way fare.Of course, I’d recommend early booking. You ought to try to reserve the “Super Saver” seats.There are only a few of them and they are 50% cheaper than the others.W: That sounds like a good idea.M:Wait, to save another hundred dollars or so, why don’t you book a flight to Vancouver, Canada?W:But that’s farther than where we want to go.M: I know, but you can take a bus from Vancouver back to Bellingham and still save money.And if you are travelling with children, you might be able to get a discount if you fly economy class. But they don’t get any discount.But to take the advantage of the airline’s guarantee fare policy, you’d have to make reservations and pay for your tickets at least six weeks in advance.Try and begin the search for available seats...W: No, thank you.M: Excuse me?W:I’ll call you back if we don’t decide to drive.13.Where is the woman planning to go?14.What is the woman’s purpose in calling the man?15.What does the man advise the woman to do?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Boththe passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),C), and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a singleline through the centre.Passage OneWhat makes a person famous? This is a mystery that many people have carefully thought about.All kinds of myths surround the lives of well-known people.Most people are familiar with the works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest English writers of the 16th and 17th centuries.Yet how many know Shakespeare, the person, the man behind the works? After centuries of research, scholars are still trying to discover Shakespeare's personal history. It is not easily found in his writings.Authors of the time could not protect their works. An acting company, for example, could change a play if they wanted to. Nowadays, writers have copyrights that protect their work.Many myths arose about Shakespeare. Some said he had no formal education. Others believed that he began his career by tending the horses of wealthy men. All of these myths are interesting, but are they true? Probably not. Shakespeare's father was a respected man in Stratford-on-Avon, a member of the town council. He sent young William to grammar school.Most people of Elizabethan times did not continue beyond grammar school; so, Shakespeare did have, at least, an average education.Some parts of Shakespeare's life will always remain unknown.The Great London Fire of 1666 burned many important documents that could have been a source of clues.We will always be left with many questions and few facts.16. What does the speaker say about William Shakespeare?17. What do we learn about Shakespeare's father?18. Why does the speaker say parts of Shakespeare's life will remain a mystery?Passage TwoAlmost everyone suffers from a headache occasionally. But some people suffer from repeated, frequent headaches.A headache is important because it can be the first warning of a serious condition that could probably be controlled if discovered early.If a person removes the warning, day after day, with a pain-killer, he or she may pass the point of easy control.The professional name for covering up a symptom is “masking.”A headache specialist once said, “Masking symptoms is not the best way of treatment. Sometimes it is wiser to stand st ill than to advance in darkness.”A headache often interferes needlessly with normal, happy living.The employee with a headache does less work.In a flash of temper he or she may upset fellow workers or customers, causing a direct or indirect loss to the organization.The mother with a headache suffers and disturbs the family. She upsets her husband and children.Rest, quiet and fresh air stop many common headaches. Lying down and possibly falling asleep may help.One can often handle tension headaches by rubbing and pressing back neck muscles.Heat from an electric pad or a warm bath can also help.Because hunger may be overlooked as a headache source, one must make a habit of regular meals.If a meal must be postponed for more than an hour, a snack helps to avoid a hunger headache.19. Why does the speaker say a headache is important?20. What do specialists suggest we do with headaches?21. What does the speaker say helps relieve the symptoms of common headaches?Passage ThreeIf your paycheck seems to be disappearing into thin air, you may be stuck in money traps.But don’t despair. Most people can get unstuck without going bankrupt.The biggest budget mistake is no budget at all.As one reader put it, “we just put all the bills in a pile, and try to deci de which to pay.As she and others have learned, however, the money usually runs out before the bills do.The same problem plagues many who do have budget.In letter after letter we read, “It looks good on paper, but it never seems to work.” Why not?Often because the budgets are unrealistic.The solution: make a detailed record of where all your money goes now; then study it carefully.Look for expenses that can be cut back. And don’t give up in the face of high fixed expenses. Many of these can be reduced too.In fact, it’s often easier to save on essentials than on enjoyable extras.If housing takes more than 25 percent of your income, for example, consider moving to a cheaper place, or renting out an extra room.If utility bills are high, get the whole family involved in a conservation plan. Some bills can be eliminated altogether.When one mother realized that cable TV was costing her $500 a year, she decided that network TV wasn’t so bad.If you question every expense, you can find a few that can be reduced.22. What does the speaker say is the biggest budget mistake?23. What does the speaker say about the so-called fixed expenses?24. What does the speaker suggest people do to save housing expenses?25. What is mainly discussed in the talk?Section CDirections: In this section, you will heara passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the secondtime, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have justheard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should checkwhat you have written.Now listen to the passage.Perhaps because going to college is so much a part of the American dream, many people go for no particular reason.Some go because their parents expect it, others because it’s what their friends are doing.Then, there’s the belief that a college degree will automatically ensure a goodjob and high pay.Some students drag through four years, attending classes, or skipping them as the case may be,reading only what can’t be avoided, looking for less demanding courses, and never being touched or changed in any important way.For a few of these people, college provides no satisfaction，yet because of parental or peer pressure, they cannot voluntarily leave.They stop trying in the hope that their teachers will make the decision for them by failing them.To put it bluntly，unless you’re willing to make your college years count, you might be better off doing something else.Not everyone should attend college, nor should everyone who does attend begin right after high school.Many college students profit from taking a year or so off.A year out in the world helps some people to sort out their priorities and goals. If you’re really going to get something out of going to college, you have to make it mean something,and to do that you must have some idea why you’re there, what you hope to get out of it, and probably even what you hope to become.。

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Unit 4 Going to School [Ⅰ]PartⅠ B. 1.(T) 2.(F) 3.(T) 4.(F) 5.(T) 6.(T) 7.(F) 8.(F)9.(F)C. 1.b 2.c 3.a,c,f 4.b,c,e,f,g,h,i,l 5.d 6.a 7.c 8.b PartⅡ A. 1.The French teacher2.For five years3.13 years4.French and German5.Grammar and vocabulary6.Video and cassettes7.Conversation class8.Visit FranceB. Nationality:EnglishAppearance: hair: blackeyes: darkeyebrows: very thick and bushyother features: glasses with black framesLesisure activity: music: playing pianosingingsport: rugbytennisFamily: three children and an interesting wifeC. serious,friendly,learned a lot,strict,work very hard,interesting,France and the French,languages,university,foreign language,opening a door,a window,foreign country,do things,think,only way,best wayPartⅢ A. Advantages : unexpected,entertaining/funnyDisadvantage : terribly hard,physically,emotionallyB. Ⅰ.human,open,to know more about themopen,relaxed,formalprogress,assessmentⅡ.try to win and earn the respect of childrena relaxed relationship and relaxed classroompurposeful quality workC. unexpectedtrust,personthe big world,relationships,valuesproperly,appropriatemagic,excitingcaresrelaxed,friendly,supportiveindividualsallows,individualvoice,feedback,valuable,planning,developingrespect,relaxedPartⅣcolleges,universities,brains,information,libraries,solve,problems,reports,letters1 000 million,900 million,require,own,givee-mail,communicate,friends,family,research,learn,grades,sign,classes,comecommunications,organization,English,history,5 000,1985,information,day,night,requirement,professor,students,much,more,two,three,four,admits,limitscomputer-based,older,job,family,40%,non-traditionalPartⅤJack : 1.Homesick at his aunt’s house at the seaside.2.Wanted to take his toys — took teddy.3.Didn’t have a very good time,but made a lot of friends andfound a wife.4.Miss Robson — kind,marvelous storyteller.5.Mr.Goodman — pulled his ear.6.Bucket of water fell on Mr.Goodman.Shirly : ke District:honey and porridge for breakfast.2.V ery frightened and shy.3.Loved school — a bit of a goody-goody.4.Miss Brown — made history come to life.5.Mrs.Sharpe — impatient math teacher.6.She cried.。

广东省东莞市第四高级中学2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解Environmental charities play a crucial role in preserving our planet for future generations. Here’s a look at how a few of these organizations are making a difference.Sierra Club Foundation (SCF)The SCF has been a leader in environmental conservation for over a century. With a focus on wildlife protection and habitat restoration, the foundation has helped establish numerous national parks and wildlife reserves. They also run educational programs to raise awareness about environmental issues.Friends of the Earth (FOE)Friends of the Earth is an international network of environmental organizations that advocate for the protection of the natural world. They are known for their activism and persuading efforts, pushing for stronger environmental laws and corporate responsibility. FOE also provides resources to help individuals make sustainable choices.Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)The EDF is a global organization dedicated to addressing climate change and preserving biodiversity. They use science, economics, and law to find environmental solutions that work with industry and government. Their initiatives have led to significant policy changes and corporate responsibility improvements.Ecology and Environment Foundation (EEF)The EEF is a charitable organization that focuses on community-based conservation projects. They work closely with local communities to develop sustainable practices that protect the environment and improve livelihoods. By empowering individuals and communities, EEF aims to create lasting change.1．What is the primary mission of the Sierra Club Foundation?A．Relying on stronger environmental laws.B．Setting up national parks and wildlife reserves.C．Providing resources for sustainable living.D．Appealing to corporate responsibility.2．How does the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) mainly operate?A．Through community-based conservation projects.B．By using science, economics, and law to find solutions.C．By running educational programs for the public.D．By selling goods and asking for help.3．What is a unique approach of the Ecology and Environment Foundation (EEF)?A．Working with industry and government to create policy changes.B．Advocating for the protection of the natural world through activism.C．Using science and economics to address climate change.D．Granting rights of local communities to develop sustainable practices.Sandra Cisneros was born in Chicago in 1954 to a Mexican American family. As the only girl in a family of seven children, she often felt like she had “seven fathers,” because her six brothers, as well as her father, tried to control her. Feeling shy and unimportant, she retreated (躲避) into books. Despite her love of reading, she did not do well in elementary school because she was too shy to participate.In high school, with the encouragement of one particular teacher, Cisneros improved her grades and worked for the school literary magazine. Her father encouraged her to go to college because he thought it would be a good way for her to find a husband. Cisneros did attend college, but instead of searching for a husband, she found a teacher who helped her join the famous graduate writing program at the University of Iowa. At the university’s Writers’ Workshop, however, she felt lonely — a Mexican American from a poor neighborhood among students from wealthy families. The feeling of being so different helped Cisneros find her “creative voice”.“It was not until this moment when I considered myself truly different that my writing acquired a voice. I knew I was a Mexican woman, but I didn’t think it had anything to do with why I felt so much imbalance in my life, but it had everything to do with it! That’s when I decided I would write about something my classmates couldn’t write about.”Cisneros published her first work, The House on Mango Street, when she was twenty-nine.The book talks about a young Mexican American girl growing up in a Spanish-speaking area in Chicago, much like the neighborhoods in which Cisneros lived as a child. The book won an award in 1985 and has been used in classes from high school to graduate school level. Since then, Cisneros has published several books of poetry, a children’s book and a short-story collection. 4．What can we know about Cisneros in her childhood?A．Her brothers disliked her.B．She felt herself a nobody.C．She was too shy to go to school.D．She did not meet any good teachers.5．The graduate program gave Cisneros a chance to ________.A．run away from her family B．develop her writing styleC．make a lot of friends D．search for a husband6．According to Cisneros, what was the key factor in her success?A．Her childhood experience.B．Her training in the Workshop.C．Her feeling of being different.D．Her early years in college.7．What do we learn about The House on Mango Street?A．It enjoys great popularity among students.B．It is a book of poetry written by Cisneros.C．It wasn’t a success as it was written in Spanish.D．It won an award when Cisneros was twenty-nine.The news industry has had a rough decade. Print readership is steadily decreasing, newspapers are closing, and journalists with decades of experience are being laid off. In response, major newspapers have made significant changes. They’re attempting to defeat declining reader interest by shortening stories, creating clickbait (诱饵性标题), and most especially, using social media to their advantage.With the rise of social media sites, many people have claimed that we are entering a new age in which news must be delivered in 140 characters or fewer. People’s ability to focus onlong-form content and engage in deep reading has also been declining due to the endless distractions and excessive information in today’s world. This change in reading habits has led to a preference for short, easily understood news pieces that can be quickly consumed. To interest a more specific and generally younger readership, newspapers have revised content, prioritizing articles that are visually appealing instead of having depth.But, in reality, there is still a demand for in-depth reporting. In this era of misinformation and clickbait, readers are seeking reliable sources of news that provide context, analysis, and accountability. Depth reporting explores the fundamental causes, involves multiple views, and uncovers the hidden truths that shape our world, helping readers get a more comprehensive understanding of complex matters.While social media have changed the way we consume news, the quality of news remains essential for the public. It’s crucial for the news industry to achieve a balance between catering to changing reader preferences while also maintaining the integrity (完整性) of news. This means providing both quick updates and in-depth analysis, and using social media to promote their content, but not at the expense of accuracy or integrity. By doing so, news organizations can ensure that they remain relevant and trusted sources of information in a rapidly changing media environment.8．What problem does traditional news industry face?A．The decline of readership.B．The lack of long-form stories.C．The spread of unreliable information.D．The shortage of experienced journalists.9．What does the underlined word “prioritizing” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Checking out.B．Cutting down.C．Paying no attention to.D．Attaching importance to.10．What do we know from paragraph 3?A．People’s need for in-depth reporting is decreasing.B．Social media has played a key role in promoting hidden facts.C．Clickbait greatly increases readers’ interests in exploring truths.D．In-depth reporting can improve comprehension of complex issues.11．What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A．A focus on quick updates and popular topics.B．Preference for multiple perspectives and shorter articles.C．A balance between readers’ preferences and the quality of news.D．Importance of news sources and accuracy of contents.About ten years ago, logging into Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram would mostly show posts from friends and family in the order they were posted. Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms (算法) to match users’ interests, whether it’s plants, sports, cats, or politics.Kyle Chayka, a writer for The New Yorker, discusses this topic in his book, Filterworld. He explains that algorithms analyze user data to predict and influence what they will likely engage with. This means that instead of a simple, chronological feed, users encounter a dynamic stream, constantly adapting to their preferences. Chayka examines how these algorithmic recommendations control what we consume, from music and movies to food and travel destinations. He argues that this machine-driven selection process has turned us into passive consumers, making our preferences and tastes more similar.Chayka points out that algorithms make us passive by always showing us content that we’re unlikely to click away from but won’t find too unexpected or challenging. This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors.Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms. For instance, musicians on Spotify or TikTok might focus on creating catchy hooks at the beginning of their songs to grab the listener’s attention.Despite the strong presence of these algorithms, Chayka believes that regulation could reduce their influence. He suggests that if Meta, the parent company of Facebook, were required to separate its various services, like Instagram or WhatsApp, and make them compete with each other, it could give users more control and choice over their digital consumption.In summary, the change from simple, time-ordered social. media posts to algorithm-drivencontent has a big impact on both the viewers and the creators, influencing what we see, hear, and even think. Chayka’s insights highlight the need for greater awareness and potentially more regulation in our increasingly digital world.12．According to the text, how have social media platforms changed in the past ten years?A．They show posts in a time-based order.B．They prioritize posts from friends and family.C．They make adjustments to satisfy users’ needs.D．They provide more content to meet different needs.13．What does Kyle Chayka think of algorithmic recommendations?A．They make users more active consumers.B．They shape users’ preferences and behaviors.C．They reduce the influence of content creators.D．They expose users to diverse and challenging content.14．How do algorithms influence musicians’ work on digital platforms?A．By encouraging musicians to create longer songs.B．By discouraging musicians from using catchy hooks.C．By giving musicians more control and choice over their music.D．By requiring musicians to create their work to fit the platforms.15．What can be concluded from the text?A．Tech companies should have more departments.B．Social media algorithms give content creators less opportunities.C．Social media algorithms flatten our culture by making decisions for us.D．Network platforms have increased the common recommendations for 10 years.Art is all around us. It can be found everywhere, including fancy galleries, people’s living rooms, and on the sides of buildings. So, why is art important?It promotes expression and creativity. As humans, we’re naturally drawn to art as a form of expression and communication. 16 It’s a way for them to express themselves before they’re able to speak. In fact, participation in the arts may even assist kids with language, motor skills, and visual learning development.17 When someone applies for a job, there are certain skills they need to have like data analysis or bookkeeping. However, many employers also understand the very important need for the skills which are hard to measure and often difficult to define. Some examples include a person’s ability to adapt to change, think creatively, or collaborate with team members.It provides historical context. 18 This is why people devote their lives to studying cave art, Shakespearean plays, and so much more. When we take the time to dive into art created in the past, we can learn about other generations and eras. We can study art to find out what those before us were facing and how they overcame it. 19In therapy(疗法)settings, art also provides an opportunity for digging deeper and expressing emotions that are difficult to discuss. 20 In one important study, children between 6 and 12 were asked to draw a house as a distraction after thinking about something upsetting. This group was able to improve their mood when compared with children who were instructed to draw the negative event or simply copy another drawing.A．These are its major benefits.B．Children love to draw, sing, and dance.C．Art and human history go hand-in-hand.D．How does it have an impact on our life?E．It helps all of us develop necessary soft skills.F．It can help people handle both their past and present problems.G．Similarly, future generations will learn about our current events through our art.二、完形填空My mother has always been one of those rare people that sees the good in everyone and does good things. She’s had her ups and downs but has always 21 a positive, sunny outlook on life and been very 22 to people.One day, my little sister fell and hurt her ankle, desperately needing a 23 to the hospital emergency room. My mother immediately 24 into crisis mode, packed my sister into the car, and drove to our local hospital. In such a 25 , my mother didn’t call to tell my father. When she got to the hospital, she realized she needed to 26 with my father immediately.While waiting for my sister to be examined, my mother 27 her way to the pay phone to place her call. She put her coin in, called my father and told him everything. After she hung up, the phone 28 several additional coins that Mom wasn’t owed.Realizing that the phone was 29 , my mother decided to leave the 30 coins by the phone. She told us that in a crisis, people might not remember to bring 31 with them to make that emergency call.I’ve often thought about her 32 from an adult’s perspective. I realize that someone seeing the money by he phone may have 33 taken it because not everyone was as 34 as my mother. But I like to believe that my mother’s faith was 35 and that someone who needed them found the coins waiting there.21．A．tolerated B．anticipated C．maintained D．expressed 22．A．patient B．helpful C．honest D．polite 23．A．rest B．stay C．lift D．visit24．A．cut B．shifted C．looked D．stuck 25．A．rush B．way C．relief D．process 26．A．come along B．keep in line C．make up D．get in touch 27．A．made B．felt C．picked D．gave 28．A．found B．returned C．collected D．charged 29．A．smart B．ready C．convenient D．broken 30．A．different B．ancient C．extra D．rare31．A．luck B．phones C．change D．chances 32．A．opportunity B．decision C．appointment D．encounter 33．A．simply B．suddenly C．obviously D．gradually 34．A．thoughtful B．grateful C．hopeful D．successful 35．A．hard-won B．newly-built C．well-placed D．deeply-rooted三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

芒市国际学校2021-2022春季学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷考试时间：120分钟满分：150分命题人：校对人：注意事项：1．答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。

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1. What did Emily do this afternoon?A. Do some gardening.B. Do some housework.C. Do some shopping.2. Where is the man?A. At a cinema.B. At a train station.C. At a bus stop.3. What is the man going to do next?A Work on his project. B. Hang out with friends. C. Walk a dog.4. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Give up her class.B. Keep studying physics.C. Rest for several weeks.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A future plan.B. Health condition.C. Air condition.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

桂林2024年06版小学3年级下册英语第四单元期中试卷考试时间：90分钟（总分:120）A卷考试人：_________题号一二三四五总分得分一、综合题(共计100题共100分)1. 填空题：Cleopatra was the last pharaoh of _____.2. 填空题：The garden is full of blooming _______ (花园里满是盛开的_______).3. 听力题：An observatory is a place where people study _____.4. 选择题：Which instrument has keys and can be played with fingers?A. GuitarB. ViolinC. PianoD. Drums答案: C5. 听力题：The chemical symbol for nihonium is ______.6. 填空题：I enjoy watching ______ (纪录片) about animals. It helps me learn more about nature and ______ (生态).7. 听力题：The sun is shining ________ today.8. 听力题：The process of ______ involves the breaking down of rocks.9. 听力题：The chemical formula for tin(IV) oxide is ______.10. 填空题：I enjoy exploring new ideas with my toy ________ (玩具名称).11. 听力题：The bird is ________ in the sky.12. 听力题：The ______ helps us learn about sports.13. 填空题：My dad is very __________ (细心的) in his work.14. 听力题：The ancient Romans built ________ for entertainment.15. 听力题：She is wearing a pretty ___. (scarf)16. 听力题：A circuit breaker protects against electric ______.17. 填空题：My friend has a ___ (小宠物), which is a cute rabbit.18. 听力题：This is my ____ (brother). He is years old.19. 选择题：Which planet can be seen from Earth without a telescope?A. PlutoB. NeptuneC. MarsD. All of the above20. 填空题：My _______ (猫) sleeps in the sun.21. 选择题：What is the main language spoken in Brazil?A. SpanishB. PortugueseC. FrenchD. English答案:B22. 听力题：Her favorite color is ___ (purple/yellow).23. 填空题：My _______ (猫) enjoys climbing on furniture.24. 选择题：What is the largest mammal in the ocean?A. SharkB. WhaleC. DolphinD. Seal25. 听力题：The butterfly starts as a ______.26. 选择题：What do we call the place where we go to borrow books?A. LibraryB. SchoolC. ParkD. Museum27. 填空题：We celebrate _______ (春节) with family and friends.28. 选择题：What is the word for a baby dog?A. KittenB. PuppyC. LambD. Calf答案:B29. 选择题：What is the main ingredient in gravy?A. FlourB. MeatC. BrothD. Sugar30. 填空题：He is a _____ (工程师) working on renewable energy projects.31. 听力题：My brother is very ________.32. 填空题：A lion is a powerful _______ that rules its territory with strength.33. 选择题：What do plants need to grow?A. WaterB. SoilC. SunlightD. All of the above答案:D34. 填空题：I saw a ________ hiding in the bushes.35. 选择题：What do you call the place where you go to learn?A. ParkB. SchoolC. HospitalD. Store36. 听力题：The ______ helps with the absorption of nutrients.37. 听力题：The raccoon is very ___ (clever).38. 听力题：A __________ is a geological feature formed by the action of water on rock surfaces.39. 填空题：The _____ (小狗) barks happily when it sees its owner.小狗看到它的主人时高兴地叫。

2021年上海外国语大学附属双语学校高三英语期中试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIt's just before l pm and hungry guests are starting to emerge out onto the wooden floor at the back of the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe. A few have already settled in for lunch, drinking beer and enjoying their sandwiches and salads in the sunshine. It's a normal setting until you look up. Overhead, the sky is filled with several hundred vultures (秃鹭).They too have arrived for their midday snack. Every day the team at this hotel places last night's leftover meat out for the vultures to eat. They call it the "Vulture Restaurant" and it's a vital part of protecting these birds, who have become some of the most endangered species in Africa.In Zimbabwe, where illegal hunting of elephants and rhinos is a major issue, poisoning poses a significant threat to the birds. "In recent years hunters have realized they can use poison to kill animals. It's effective because it's silent and therefore doesn't attract much attention.when the vultures eat the bodies of the dead animals they die too," says Roger Parry, Wildlife Manager at the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust.The Vulture Restaurant initiative is part feeding programme, part education programme. By attracting the birds to the Vulture Restaurant every day the team can ensure they're regularly getting a safe meal, and while the birds are there they can educate tourists from all over the world about these creatures.“Lunch” is served by Moses Garira. He has the unenviable task of wandering out into the middle of the clearing with a box full of meat, dropping the contents onto the ground and running for his life as the vultures fly downward suddenly for their food. No one, surely, would volunteer for this role, but Garira rather enjoys it. Back in the safety of the viewing seats, he tells the onlookers about the importance of vultures. "They're hugely important in terms of their role of cleaning up the bodies of dead animals," says Garira. "Notably, they're safely able to digest bacteria like anthrax. Without vultures, there'd be a lot more disease in the world."1. What's the biggest threat vultures facing in Zimbabwe?A. Overhunting.B. Unsafe food.C. Loss of habitat.D. A bird disease.2. What would others think of Garira's job?A. Scary.B. Relaxing.C. Well-paid.D. Time-consuming3. What do Garira's words mean?A. Birds are human's best friends.B. People know little about vultures.C. Vultures are environmentally favorable.D. Vultures are in urgentneed of protection.BPigeons inLondonhave a bad reputation. Some people call them flying rats. And many blame them for causing pollution with their droppings. But now the birds are being used to fight another kind of pollution in this city of 8.5 million.“The problem for air pollution is that it’s been largely ignored as an issue for a long time,” says Andrea Lee, who works for the London-based environmental organization Client Earth. “People don’t realize how bad it is, and how it actually affects their health.”London’s poor air quality is linked to nearly 10,000 early deaths a year. Lee says, citing(引用)a report released by the city manager last year. If people were better informed about the pollution they’ re breathing, she says, they could pressure the government to do something about it.Nearby, on a windy hill inLondon’s Regent’s Park, an experiment is underway that could help—the first week of flights by the Pigeon Air Patrol. It all began when Pierre Duquesnoy, the director for DigitasLBi, a marketing firm, won a London Design Festival contest last year to show how a world problem could be solved using Twitter. Duquesnoy, fromFrance, chose the problem of air pollution.“Basically, I realized how important the problem was,” he says. “But also I realized that most of the people around me didn’t know anything about it.” Duquesnoy says he wants to better measure pollution, while at the same time making the results accessible to the public through Twitter.“So”, he wondered, “how could we go across the city quickly collecting as much data as possible?” Drones were his first thought. But it’s illegal to fly them overLondon. “But pigeons can fly aboveLondon, right?” he says. “They live—actually, they are Londoners as well. So, yeah, I thought about using pigeons equipped with mobile apps. And we can use not just street pigeons, but racing pigeons, because they fly pretty quickly and pretty low.”So it might be time for Londoners to have more respect for their pigeons. The birds may just be helping to improve the quality of the city’s air.4. What can we infer aboutLondon’s air quality from Paragraph 2?A. Londoners are very satisfied with it.B. The government is trying to improve it.C Londoners should pay more attention to it.D. The government has done a lot to improve it.5. Duquesnoy attended the London Design Festival to _________.A. entertain Londoners.B. solve a world problem.C. design a product for sale.D. protect animals like pigeons.6. Why did Duquesnoy give up using drones to fly acrossLondon?A. Because they are too expensive.B. Because they fly too quickly.C. Because they are forbidden.D. Because they fly too high.7. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Clean air inLondon.B. London’s dirty secret.C. London’s new pollution fighter.D. Causes of air pollution inLondon.CIt’s a little before8 a.m. when Mathias Schergen pushes open the side door at Chicago’s Jenner Elementary Academy for the Arts. He walks down the hall toward the office to sign in. It’s the same routine he’s had as Jenner’s art teacher for nearly a quarter century. “It’s going to be a good day,” a colleague calls out. “It’s a good day.” They hug. It seems like a typical Friday. Except it’s not. After 23 years at Jenner Elementary, Schergen is retiring. Even on his last day, there are still art projects to finish.Schergen leaves behind a richlegacyat this school. He’s won grants (拨款) for art projects. He turned an empty classroom into a museum. He’s pushed his students to make art about their lives. And he was awarded a Golden Apple — the most honorable teaching award in Chicago. But it wasn’t always easy. For years, Schergen taught in one of the city’s toughest neighborhoods. “When I first got my room, I noticed there were bullet holes in the window. That made me nervous,” he says. So he stuffed Beanie Babies in the holes to make it “look kind of funny”. “I didn’t even tell my wife for a whole year,” he says. “I didn’t want her to know.”With one hour to go, Schergen piles the chairs and sweeps the floor. He cleans out the sink for the last time. Fifth-grader Deontae Barnes, one of his best helpers, has watched him say goodbye all day. He wanders in thedoorway. “Ah, come here, son,” Schergen says, signaling him over. He bends down for a hug. “Thank you for making these last days special and being a help to me.”When Deontae leaves, a reporter asks Schergen: When your kids ask why you’re retiring, what do you tell them? “I just tell them that grown people have dreams too,” he says. “I have other things in my life I have to do. It’s time. It’s just time.”8. Why is it a special Friday for Schergen?A. He was retiring on that day.B. He won an honor for his school.C. He was interviewed by a reporter.D. He received a Golden Apple award.9. What does the underlined word “legacy” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Art projects.B. Great achievements.C. Respect from students.D. Change in teaching.10. What made Schergen nervous when he first got to the school?A. Safety concerns in the school.B. The poorly-equipped classroom.C. Being misunderstood by his family.D. Students’ poor academic performance.11. What is the best title for the text?A.A Typical Day for an Art TeacherB. Time for Art ProjectsC. A Teacher’s Final Day at SchoolD. The Last Art ClassDFor most thinkers since the Greek philosophers, it was self-evident that there is something called human nature, something that constitutes the essence of man. There were various views about what constitutes it, but there was agreement that such an essence exists—that is to say, that there is something by virtue of which man is man. Thus man was defined as a rational(理性的) being, as a social animal, an animal that can make tools, or a symbol-making animal.More recently, this traditional view has begun to be questioned. One reason for this change was the increasing emphasis given to the historical approach to man. An examination of the history of humanity suggested that man in our time is so different from man in previous times that it seemed unrealistic to assume that men in every age have had in common something that can be called “human nature.” The historical approach was strengthened, particularly in the United States, by studies in the field of cultural anthropology (人类学). The study of primitive peoples has discovered such a diversity of customs, values, feelings, and thoughts that many anthropologists arrived at the concept that man is born as a blank sheet of paper on which each culture writes itstext. Another factor contributing to the tendency to deny the assumption of a fixed human nature was that the concept has so often been abused as a shield(盾牌) behind which the most inhuman acts are committed. In the name of human nature, for example, Aristotle and most thinkers up to the eighteenth century defended slavery. Or in order to prove the rationality and necessity of the capitalist form of society, scholars have tried to make a case for acquisitiveness, competitiveness, and selfishness as natural human characters. Popularly, one refers cynically（愤世嫉俗地）to “human nature” in accepting the inevitability of such undesirable human behavior as greed, murder, cheating and lying.Another reason for disbelief about the concept of human nature probably lies in the influence of evolutionary thinking. Once man came to be seen as developing in the process of evolution, the idea of a substance which is contained in his essence seemed untenable. Yet I believe it is precisely from an evolutionary standpoint that we can expect new insight into the problem of the nature of man.12. Most philosophers believed that human nature ________.A. is the quality distinguishing man from other animalsB. consists of competitiveness and selfishnessC. is something partly innate and partly acquiredD. consists of rationality and undesirable behavior13. The traditional view of “human nature” was strongly challenged by ________.A. the emergence of the evolutionary theoryB. the historical approach to manC. new insight into human behaviorD. the philosophical analysis of slavery14. According to the passage, anthropologists believe that human beings ________.A. have some characters in commonB. are born with diverse culturesC. are born without a fixed natureD. change their characters as they grow up15. The author mentioned Aristotle, a great ancient thinker, in order to ________.A. emphasize that he contributed a lot to defining the concept of “human nature”B. show that the concept of “human nature” was used to justify social evilsC. prove that he had a profound influence on the concept of “human nature”D. support the idea that some human characters are inherited.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

小学上册英语第4单元期中试卷(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. A homogeneous mixture has a uniform ______ throughout.2.We enjoy watching ________ grow.3.What do you call the study of the Earth's surface?A. GeographyB. GeologyC. MeteorologyD. Ecology答案:A4.The chemical formula for lithium carbonate is _______.5. A fault is a crack in the Earth’s crust where movement has occurred, often causing ______.6.My favorite outdoor activity is _______ (活动). It keeps me healthy and _______ (快乐).7.The first female pharaoh of Egypt was _______. (哈特谢普苏特)8.My pet _____ loves to play fetch.9.Which animal is known as the "King of the Jungle"?A. ElephantB. LionC. TigerD. Bear答案:B10.What is the term for a group of lions?A. PackB. PrideC. FlockD. Gaggle答案:B.Pride11. A snake can be very ______.12.The _____ (熊) hibernates in winter.13.What do we call the small pieces of food given to birds?A. SeedsB. CrumbsC. GrainsD. Pellets答案: A. Seeds14.The _______ can add color to any landscape.15.What is the capital of Japan?A. SeoulB. BeijingC. TokyoD. Bangkok答案:C16.What do we use to eat soup?A. KnifeB. ForkC. SpoonD. Plate答案:C Spoon17.The _______ (鸟) builds its nest high in the trees.18. A _______ provides food and shelter for animals.19.I saw a ______ (青蛙) hopping in the garden.20.I have a ___ (friend/sibling) who loves to draw.21.He writes with a ________ (marker).22.My mom has a green thumb and loves ____ (plants).23.We can play with a ________ outside.24.Lunar modules were used during the Apollo missions to land on the ______.25.Listen and number.(听音标号。