2019-2020学年 上海市上师大附中高一上英语期中考试英语试卷

II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20+30)Section ADirection: After reading the passage below. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct(A)My parents moved from New Jersey to Germany when I was a child. After a few weeks of playing with neighbors of the same age. I was speaking fluent German. That' s probably not an option if you want to learn a language ____21____ your next international trip. However, there are some new ways to learn key words and phrases before your departure.____22____ playground immersion(沉浸), the best way to learn a language used to be in a classroom. Today, there are many more options. With the help of technology, you can easily get a linguistic edge, and perhaps even a cultural one, too.The last few years ____23____ (see) a lot of language-learning software hitting the market .These programs, many of ____24____ have popular mobile apps, help beginners learn language basics.Take Memrise for example. This language-learning platform uses flashcards(教学卡片) as memory aids. Memrise offers instruction in 25 languages, and its basic level is free, ____25____ some advanced features available at $4.99 per month.There are so many language apps, all claiming to be the best, ____26___ there are even sites to help you sort if out. You can find detailed reports on these programs on Compare Language Apps: ____27____ independent testing site run by Professor Roumen Vesselinov at Queens College in New York.I’ve had access to most of these apps over the years. Howe ver, I found that they were ____28____ too complicated or too time-consuming to help me learn a language before an international trip. Perhaps my experience of acquiring a language early in life and then trying to acquire ____29____ in a classroom(three years of French, which didn’t really stick)also contributed to my skepticism (怀疑).The language experts I spoke with say you shouldn’t allow the promises of a course or an app ____30____ (convince)you that learning a language is easy. Experts agree that there is no substitute for "on-the-ground" experience practicing a new language with native speakers.(B)Increasingly, various phrases have been taking over a good old-fashioned "t hank you" or "you’re welcome" in daily conversations in the United States. While ____31____ (dine)at a restaurant, when a waiter comes by to ask Americans ____32____ .they would like more water or bread, do you notice that they often say " I'm good,” rather than "no, thank you?” When someone thanks them for holding the door open, "n o problem "is almost the same response as "you're welcome”.Are Americans becoming ruder, ____33____ (abandon) traditional polite phrases, or are the words they use now just updated versions of the same emotion?According to Lisa Gache, co-founder of Beverly Hills Manners, the decline of these magic words in our everyday conversation has to do with the preference ___34____ all things casual in our society today. Casual conversation, casual dress and casual behavior are present in all areas of life.And apparently Americans agree with her. A survey ____35___ (conduct)by Rasmussen Reports revealed that 76 percent of those surveyed thought that Americans were becoming "ruder and ____36____ (civil).”But is using phrases like "no problem"or “you bet"or " enjoy” really rude? Does more casualphrasing erase the original emotion of gratitude? Doesn’t "no, thank you" sometimes sound a little too formal, perhaps even a little too harsh(刺耳的), ____37____ it begins with a “no”?Emily Post Senning, ____38____ great-grandmother set the standard on manners with the book Etiquette,thought that while the principles of respect and consideration are "universal and timeless, " actual manners change over time and between cultures, ____39____ do the words used to express gratitude and appreciation.It's probably not a bad idea ____40____ (remember)to say "please" and "thank you,” but don’t beat yourself up thinking you're a horrible person if you say "have a good one" instead of "have a nice day.”Section BDirection: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. NoteI surveyed more than 30.000 people around the world. These people came from different cultures and were working in various industries. I asked them about how they relate to others: Do they prefer giving or taking?I found that many of them were somewhere in the middle. They fell into a third group, who do something called"matching".If you are a" matcher," you try to keep a balance between giving and taking: "quid pro quo"--I’ll do something for you if you do something for me. That seems like a safe way to live your life. However, is it the most ____41____ approach on a daily basis?____42____ the worst performers among those I surveyed- -regardless of their ____43____ or nationalities ---were the givers. The engineers who were the least productive did more favors than they received in return. They were always so busy doing other people’s job that they ran out of time and energy to get their own work done. In medical schools, the lowest grades went to students who said they “loved helping others.” In other words, the doctors you ought to trust are those who did the training with no____44____ to help anybody However, it turns out that there is a____45____ here---thankfully. Although givers are often sacrificing themselves, they make contribution to their organization. There is a lot of evidence to support this. Research has looked at how often people give to their team or organization. The findings tells us that sharing knowledge and mentoring all boost he performance of the organization on every metric that can be ____46____:profits, customers____47____, employee retention(员工存留率) and so on. Even the operating expenses ____48____.Givers spend a lot of time trying to help other people and improve their teams, it ____49____seems they suffer along the way. Givens deserve more____ 50____. As to what it takes to build cultures where givers can get to succeed more often, it requires further research.when I was laid off (失业)in 2015, I told people about it the way any young people would: by tweeting it. My hope was that someone in my social network would point me to potential opportunities.To my surprise, the"strategy"worked. Shortly after my public plea for employment, a friend of a friend sent me a Facebook message alerting me to a(an)____51____ in her department. Three rounds of interviews later, this acquaintance became my boss(She’s now one of my closest friends)Think of the parents you see in the drop-off one(下客区)at school. Your favorite waiter. The other dog owners at the park. Sociologists(杜会学家) call these relationships “weak ties.” Not only can these connections affect our job prospects(前景) but they can also have a positive impact on our ____52____.Maintaining the network of acquaintances can help you feel more ____53____. The desire to belong and form social attachments is a basic human need, alongside food, sleep and safety But once we hit 25, the number of friends we have ____54____ and becomes smaller over time, according to a 2016 study. As we get older andpriorities____55____from after-work bowling league to after-school pickup, maintaining a loaded social ____56____ becomes less important. Staying socially engaged, then, is integral to personal fulfillment.Besides, having at east a few acquaintances can connect us with a larger circle of people, which is fantastic news, say for job hunters. Even if our friends want to help us find a job, the weak ties are often the ones who ____57____ the job-search playing field.Those acquaintances also provide us with a wider worldview. Regularly interacting with people who have different experiences than we do allows us to be more mindful of others' circumstances. This, in turn, ____58___ empathy(同感能力）Still, casual friends have a lot to offer. Uncovering surprising tidbits(花边新闻) about the regular players in one’s life---____59____ that your neighbor is an accomplished dancer, for instance----can spice up your day.So next time you see a friendly face when you're out and about, you might as well try to____60____ pleasantries(寒暄）.Ill. Reading Comprehension(15 +30+8)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.There is more to saying "sorry”, ____61____ a study led by researchers at Ohio State University found that effective apologies---ones that were accepted by the ____62____ and allowed both parties to move on with no hostility (敌意)---have six elements. They are expressing regret, explaining what went wrong, acknowledging responsibility, declaring repentance (悔悟) , offering to ____63____ the situation, and requesting forgiveness. The more of those components, the more likely the apology is seen as ____64____. Of course, not all errors are created equal. Therefore, you might need to adjust your apology ____65____ the circumstances. Here are a few tips: Sincerity trumps(胜过) timingA little cool-off time could help. Sometimes an immediate apology is ____66___ .But if the other party is angry at your wrongdoing. If may be more effective to wait because their anger may prevent them from being ____67____ to an apology. ____68____ , waiting can benefit you, too, The best time to apologize is when one feels ready to sincerely apologize..Explain: don't excuseAdmitting being wrong is ____69____ and can make people worried that they’re bad people. They of ten water down their apology with excuses which ____70____ the responsibility part of the apology to save face.Excuses may include examples like"I’m very sorry, but in my defense, you started it. " This is a non-apology. It uses the form of an apology but follows it up by ____71____ responsibility to the offended person, implying he or she is too sensitive.Let your body do the talkingExperts agree that ____72____ apologies beat phoned-in, e-mailed and handwritten ones. Facial expressions, posture and the tone of voice are all important ____73____ that convey sincerity when you express repentance. Anyone can type" feel ashamed, " but if you say it ____74____ , it's obvious whether or not you mean it.A phone call is second best. You’ll convey emotions wit h your voice and get instant feedback. E-mailed apologies aren’t ideal. They lack emotional signals. A victim can exploit written apologies and do harm to the apologizer. Being a victim does not ____75____ transform one into a good person.61. A. For instance B. In other word C. In fact D. Of course62. A. offended B. defended C. needed D.accused63. A. explain B. reset C. solve D. fix64. A reliable B. credible C. valuable D. insincere65. A. judging by B. speaking of C. considering D. depending on66. A. called for B. taken up C. looked into D. sought for67. A. reluctant B.willing C. additive D. receptive68 A. Hence B. Moreover C However D. Thereby69. A. tolerable B. worthless C. painful D. delightful70. A. build up B. play down C.add to D. back up7I. A. shifting B. offering C. giving D. conveying72. A. sincere B.instant C. false D. face-face73. A. features B. weapons C. channels D.expressions74. A. vividly B. slowly C. live D. clearly75. A. consequently B. significantly C. necessarily D. dramaticallySection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)April Fool’s Day and Easter Sunday rarely coincide. Since 1900, Easter has fallen on April Fools’ Day for only five times--1923,1934, 1945, 1956 and 2018. Obviously, it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to play Easter-themed pranks on your children. Here are some suggestions.A treasure hunt with a twistA fantastic Easter Sunday tradition is to do a treasure hunt where the Easter Bunny has left eggs around your house. Each egg has a small written clue or riddle (谜语)directing the children to where they can find the next one. But when April Fools' Day and Easter Sunday coincide, why not leave some carrots in their place, instead of hiding chocolate eggs ?On the third or fourth clue, you can make it appear as if the Faster Bunny has left a note apologizing for eating all the chocolate but saying they hope you enjoy this left-behind lunch.An Easter basket with a differencePrepare an Easter basket for the children, and either wrap it up or cover it up so that the contents can’t be seen. Have a card from the Easter Bunny next to it which they can open first, with a message that the Easter Bunny wants them to have an extra special Easter and so has prepared a special gift for them. But rather than chocolate or sweets, what you've put in the basket is incredibly dull stuff that kids will be completely unimpressed by---new toothpaste, some socks or a packet of batteries.A sticky situation“You' ll need to prepare this in advance. Buy some of the plastic eggs that contain toys. Unwrap them, open them and then carefully glue them shut and re-wrap them. You don't have to be too tidy---your children are going to be thinking about getting to the toy and are not going to be suspicious. Sit back and enjoy them trying and failing to open the eggs.The invisible Easter egg huntThis is an excellent plan if you have a garden. Tell the children there is an Faster egg hunt in the garden and lead them there.Close the back door. Let your children spend ages searching fruitlessly for Easter eggs that you haven't actually hidden. After you have enjoyed a rare ten minutes of peace and quiet indoors, while they get increasingly confused and frustrated, go into the garden claiming to have found a note from the Easter Bunny. The note reads "April Fool."76. The target readers of this passage are ________A. SchoolchildrenB. head teachers in schoolsC. children who have younger siblingsD. parents of young children77. Which of the pranks is most likely to require a large outdoor space?A. A treasure hunt with a twistB. An Easter basket with a differenceC. A sticky situationD. The invisible Easter egg hunt78. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?A. A treasure hunt for carrots is an Easter traditionB. April Fools Day and Easter Sunday coincide every 11 yearsC. Children are usually disappointed at gifts like socks and batteriesD. All of the four recommended pranks require extensive preparations(B)Even now she calls my attention every day to mispronounced words. All teachers of the deaf know what this means, and only they can at all appreciate the peculiar difficulties with which I had to contend.I had to use the sense of touch in catching the vibrations (振动)of the throat, the movements of the mouth and the expression of the face; and often this sense was at fault. In such cases I was forced to repeat the words or sentences, sometimes for hours, until I felt the proper "ring" in my own voice. My work was practice, practice, practice. Discouragement and weariness cast me down frequently. But the next moment the thought that I should soon be at home and show my loved ones what I had accomplished renewed my courage and spurred(激励)me on, and I eagerly looked forward to their pleasure in my achievement.“ My little sister will understand me now, " was a thought stronger than all obstacles. I was filled with joy while I anticipated the delight of talking to my dear mother and reading her responses from her lips. It astonished me to find how much easier it is to talk than to spell with the fingers, and I discarded the manual alphabet as a medium of communication on my part. But my teacher and a few friends still use it in speaking to me, for it is more convenient than lip reading.Perhaps I had better explain our use of the manual alphabet, which seems to puzzle people who do not know us. One who reads or talks to me spells with his hand, using the single-hand manual alphabet usually employed by the deaf. The position of the hand is as easy to feel as it is to see. I do not feel each letter any more than you see each letter separately when you read. Constant practice makes the fingers very flexible, and some of my friends spell rapidly --about as fast as an expert writes on a typewriter. The mere spelling is, of course, no more a conscious act than it is in writing.When I had made speech my own, I could not wait to go home. At last, the happiest of happy moments arrived.79. According to the article, what kind of communication method did the author prefer?A. TypingB. Lip readingC. Finger spellD. Talk80. To pronounce words correctly, the author had to do the following EXCEPT ________A. Overcome a sense of failure and tiredness for hoursB . repeatedly practice words with patienceC. draw the attention of her highly demanding teacherD. use the sense of touch in catching people's expression81. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Finger spelling is actually an unconscious actB. The blind feel each letter separately when readingC. It is easy for the deaf to use the manual alphabetD. It is dull to repeat the same words for hours82. It can be inferred from the article that the author is ________A. conservativeB. negativeC. positiveD. humorous(C)Bookie’s, the campus bookstore, is located at the Campus Activity Center, main floor.Bookie’s is the only place in Kamloops to buy your course textbooks. There is a book-list in the bookstore listing the books required for each course. If you need help in finding your course textbooks, ask any of the staff in the bookstore.There are more than just textbooks at Bookie’s. They carry a wide variety of stationery, art supplies and gift items. You can also buy telephone cards, postage stamps and bus passes. You must show your student card to get a discount for the bus passes.TEXTBOOK RETURNS1)Do I need my receipt to return books?Yes.2) How long do I have to return books?Books purchased must be returned within ten working days of the date of the purchase.3) What if I wrote my name in the book?Unfortunately, we cannot give you a full refund for books not in mint condition as publishers will not accept this for credit4)What happens if I miss the last day for return?We may purchase the textbook as"used "in accordance with our Buyback program.5)What if I discover that my book has missing pages half way through the semester?We will replace the defective books, new or used, for a like copy of that title. Cash refunds are not even for defective books returned outside the normal return dates.BUYBACKSWhat books do you buy back?We buy back all current edition textbooks. If we do not use them at UCC, we buy them back according to the value established in the North American marketplace2)How much do I get for my books?If Bookies is buying the book for use at UCC, you will receive 50% of the current new retail price. In order to receive optimum(最佳的) buyback price, discs and supplements must accompany the book.3)What happens to the books that I sell?Books for Bookies are processed by our staff and sold to students at 75% of the new retail price.4)What condition do my books need to be in?Books should be in good condition, meaning that the cover is still attached and all pages intact. Highlighting, notes and markings on the pages are perfectly fine. Workbooks and study guides are generally not purchased back unless they are free of all markings. No sales receipt is required for these books.Bookstore HoursMonday to Thursday 9: 00 am-600 p. mFriday 9: 00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.Saturday and Sunday Closed83. The intended readers of this passage are ________A. book dealersB. university studentsC. publishersD. campus star84. The underlined wor d "defective" can be replaced with “________”A. latestB. adaptedC.newD. fault85.Bookie’s will not buy back your used textbook if ________A. the cover of the book is missingB. there are markings and notes on the pagesC. you have lost the sales receiptD. you miss the last day for return86. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Bookies is a place for students to buy their course textbooksB. Student cards are needed to get discounts for the textbooksC. Books bought in Bookie's can be returned within ten working daysD. Books bought back are processed by the staff and sold to students.(D)Aspirin has long been believed to help prevent heart attacks and strokes(中风).Some studies have shown that it also has a protective effect against certain types of cancer. As a result, some people religiously pop a low-dose(低剂量的) aspirin after breakfast every day (never take one on an empty stomach). But now its status as a wonder drug has come into question, following a meta-analysis of trial evidence.A meta-analysis reviews the results of a large number of trials and can therefore come to more certain conclusions. This latest review was published this May in The Journal of the American Medical Association.It focused on the connection between aspirin use and cardiovascular(心血管的) and bleeding events. It found that the well-known risk that aspirin can cause internal bleeding is as great as the benefits of preventing heart attacks and strokes. In some cases, the risk even outweighs the benefits.Aspirin thins the blood, thus helping to prevent blood clots (血栓). For his reason, it is a good drug for protecting people who have already had a heart attack or stroke from having another. However, the 164,225 people in these trials had no history of cardiovascular disease. They were monitored for an average of six years, during which time they took a daily aspirin or placebo(安慰剂).Among those who took aspirin, there were about 11% fewer heart attacks and strokes but 43% higher likelihood of a major bleeding episode in the stomach, brain or intestine(肠道).Dr Sean Zheng, a cardiology(心脏病学) researcher at King’s College London, said that taking a daily aspirin couldn’t be recommended for healthy people. But there might still be a case for pe ople with a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke, he added. However, it would be important to consider the bleeding risk.“Aspirin use requires discussion between the patient and their physician, with the knowledge that any small potential cardiovascular benefits are weighed up against the real risk of severe bleeding." he said.The findings reflect the average likelihood of bleeds or heart attacks among the patients in all the trials. There will be people among them who would be better off taking aspirin and those who will be worse. It's yet another situation where we need to weigh up our individual risk and benefit--- maybe with the help of an understanding GP.87. Which of the following is NOT a reason why some people take an aspirin every day?A. They want to lower their risk of having a heart attackB. They hope to protect themselves against some cancersC. They want to ensure they don't have a sick stomachD. They aim to make sure they won't suffer another stroke88. What can be concluded from the recent meta-analysis?A. That aspirin does more harm than good to the human bodyB. That aspirin frequently causes internal bleeding because it thins the bloodC. That previous research into the effects of aspirin on the human body was unreliable.D. That taking aspirin is not worth the risk or those with no history of heart tacks or strokes.89. What should people do before taking aspirin, according to the article?A. To have a thorough physical examinationB. To ask for others' opinions on the internet.C. To read the findings of new studies on aspirinD. To talk with a doctor familiar with their condition90. The article was probably written by ________A. the director of a hospitalB. a public health journalistC. the CEO of a medical companyD. a representative for an insurance companySection CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentenceJeff Bezos Reveals His No. 1 Leadership SecretAmazon has reached what its founder and CEO Jeff Bezos called "an interesting milestone.” The retailing giant so highly associated with books and then music and video, now has tens of millions of products in stock and a majority are non-media goods, from drills to tennis balls to almost anything else that can be shipped.____91____ The 48-year-old has officially transformed Amazon, which he founded in 1994, from an online bookstore that sells other stuff to a retailer---and business services provider---that once sold mostly books. Amazon's stock is up 397 percent in the last five years.So, what's behind the success of the world’s largest online retailer? ____92____ Bezos regularly leaves one seat open at meetings and informs all attendees that they should consider that seat occupied by their customer---the most important person in the room.Always trying to find out what customers want, Bezos is even stricter about that customers don’t want. They hate delays, defects and out-of-stock products, so the company constantly looks to make them as rare as possible. ____93____ Amazon data show that a 0.1 second delay in page loading can translate into a one percent drop in customer activity.But great customer service doesn’t fully explain Amazon's extraordinary success. For Bezos,adata driven customer focus encourages him to take risks to innovate. Amazon's kindle, for example, came into being because Bezos believed millions would want an e-book reader that could download any book within 60 seconds. ____94____ Engineers were free to solve technical challenges as they saw fit, only needing to make it right for consumers.Efficiency ---- cheapness, in the eyes of Amazon’s critics---is also an important part of the Amazon culture. In fact, Bezos liks the two. In 2009, Bezos declared that Amazon had begun fighting against waste. The more he could get rid of needless costs, the easier it would be to deliver rock-bottom prices to customers.V. Translation (4+4 +4+5+5)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.95.进办公室之前轻轻敲门是有礼貌的。

2019学年第一学期高一英语期中考试试卷（2019.11）（满分：100分考试时间：90分钟）I. Listening Comprehension (16%)Section A (10分)Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At 9:13 B. At 9:15 C. At 9:30 D. At 9:502. A. Outing B. Chatting online C. Hobbies D. Communicating3. A. To see Mr. Black. B. To give road direction. C. To buy some books. D. To give a lecture.4. A. At a theatre. B. At a booking office. C. At a railway station. D. At a restaurant.5. A. Teacher and student. B. Colleagues. C. Husband and wife. D. Classmates.6. A. She stays at home. B. She goes to the store.C .She goes for a walk. D. She goes to buy a newspaper.7. A. The woman should not go to her room.B. The woman should get a raincoat.C. The woman should not wait for him.D. The woman should not bother to get the umbrella.8. A. They go out to eat at a restaurant.B. They go to see a movie.C. They visit close relatives.D. They celebrate it at home.9. A. The man should consume less salt.B. The man should visit his doctor.C. The man should add more dairy products(奶制品) to his diet.D. The man should eat fewer fatty food.10. A. The teacher postponed(推迟) the meeting.B. There won’t be a test today.C. The students will be attending the meeting.D. The students took an English test that afternoon.Section B （6分）Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. He was attracted into the forest by a kangaroo.B. He lost his way while wandering to pick flowers.C. He was taken by bad persons for money.D. He was arrested(逮捕) by the police.12. A. He was found in a kangaroo zoo.B. He was found by a police helicopter.C. He was found not far from their camping place.D. He was found near his school.13. A. A kangaroo slept by him to give him warmth.B.A passer-by gave him thick blanket.C. He got lost with heavy clothes on him.D. He started a fire in the forest to keep warm.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. They were fishing on a boat.B. They were watching the dolphin.C. They were playing with the dolphin.D. They were cooking a fish.15. A. Because the fish can’t be eaten.B. Because they thought the dolphin wanted the fish itself.C. Because they didn’t like the fish.D. Because they wanted to share the fish with others.16. A. They donated the fish.B. They returned the fish to the ocean.C. They cooked the fish as dinner.D. They gave the fish to people on the beach.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20%)Section A (10分)Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.London.London was once known as a city of fog. At that time, many Londoners did not expect that their city ___17___ (change) for the better. However, rarely ___18___ (see) in London, heavy fog is now no longer one of the problems.As a city with a long history, London has also gone through many changes. The days are gone ___19___horse-drawn carriages were a common sight in the street. Now London is famous ___20___its excellentunderground service and the red double-deckers have become ___21___ symbol of the city. The second half ofthe 21 century saw great changes in the city. Skyscrapers have sprung up; business centers are also growing fast.However, London has kept ___22___ heart. People can still enjoy themselves with a cup of tea in Convent Garden (科文特加登广场). Some of the narrow roads ___23___ lead to churches are still there, ___24___ (take) people back to London’s old days. ___25___ there are such concerns as heavy traffic, crowded shops and dirty streets in some areas, to many people, London remains ___26___(interesting) and wonderful city in the world.Section B（10分）Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.People think meals taste better if they are expensive. According to scientists, meals which are expensive ___27___ better taste than if it is offered for a smaller price. The ___28___ think that people tend to associate cost with quality and this changes their ___29___ of how food tastes.Scientists at Cornell University in New York studied the eating habits of 139 people enjoying an Italian buffet (自助餐) in a restaurant. The price of the food was set by the researchers at either $4 or $8 for the all-you-can-eat meal. Customers were asked to ___30___ how good the food tasted, the quality of the restaurant and to leave their names.The experiment 31 that the people who paid $8 for the food enjoyed their meal 11 percent more than those who ate the “cheaper” buffet. Most of them ate up all the food to ___32___ waste. However, without ___33___, those who ate cheaper ones ___34___ a lot on their plates, refusing to eat them up.Since both groups actually ate around the same quantity of food in total, the researchers felt ___35___ with the result, considering that it may be probably ___36___ for every consumer to think what is cheap is not good, what is good is not cheap.III Reading Comprehension（45%）Section A （15分）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When a student takes notes in a lecture, he has to do four things. First of all, he has to understand what is said___37___a speaker says, a student can’t stop him in order to look up a new word or check a(n) ___38___ sentence pattern.The second thing the student has to do is to ___39___ what is important in the lecture. Often, the lecturer___40___ this directly or indirectly. If he says ‘The next point is important’, the student will have___41___ difficulty. The lecturer may, however, use a more informal ___42___. A sentence such as ‘This is the crunch ’, meaning ‘this is the really important point’, will often cause ___43___ Many lecturers pause(暂停), or speak more slowly and loudly when they are making an imp ortant point. If the student can’t ___44___ these indirect signals, he’ll find it difficult to decide what is important.The third task that___45___ the student is that he has to write down the important points. There are two more problems here___46___ deciding what is important. One is speed. The other is clarity (清晰). The student should use___47___forms, write down the important information words and write one point on each line. He ought to, if possible, choose a moment to write when the lecturer isn’t giving ___48___ information.Finally, the student’s notes must show the ___49___ between the different points he has written down. If he makes good use of spacing and underlining, together with the use of ___50___ signs and the numbering of points, he will be able to understand the content of the lecture more ___51___.( )37. A. like B. since C. as D. for( )38. A. senior B. effective C. unfamiliar D. wonderful( )39. A. decide B. examine C. attach D. desire( )40. A. writes B. orders C. signals D. organizes( )41. A. little B. few C. a little D. a few( )42. A. sort B. style C. sight D. remark( )43. A. assistance B. respect C. difficulty D. stress( )44.A. recognize B. apply C. accept D. overlook( )45.A. maintain B. attracts C. access D. faces( )46.A. in addition to B. except C. more than D. rather than( )47.A. balanced B. attractive C. long D. short( )48.A. vital B. unrelated C. unimportant D. unnecessary( )49.A. constructions B. collections C. connections D. perseverance( )50.A. regular B. twisted C. basic D. civilized( )51.A. easily B. unconsciously C. naturally D. sincerelySection B（30分，每题2分）Directions: Read the following two passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)We often use gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that the gestures can be understood in different ways.It is true that a smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English literature, a phrase like “he went pale and began to tremble” suggests that the man is either very afraid or he has just got a very big shock. Howev er, “he opened his eyes wide” is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it means surprise. In Chinese, surprise can be described in a phrase like “they stretched out their tongues!” “Stretching out your tongue” in English is an insulting gesture or expresses strong dislike.Even in the same culture, people differ in their ability to understand and express feelings. Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear, anger, love and happiness on people’s faces. Other studies show that older people usually find it easier to understand body language than younger people do.52. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. We can easily understand what people’s gestures mean.B. Words can be better understood by older people.C. Gestures can be understood by most people but words are not.D. It is difficult to tell what people’s gestur es really mean sometimes.53. People’s facial expressions may be misunderstood in different cultures because________.A. people of different sexes may understand a gesture differentlyB. people speaking different languages have different facial expressionsC. people of different ages may have different interpretations.D. people from different cultures have different meanings about some facial expressions.54. From the passage, we can conclude that ________.A. gestures can be used to express feelingsB. gestures can be more effectively used than words to express feelingsC. words are often more difficult to understand than gesturesD. gestures are used as frequently as words to express feelings55. The best title for this passage can be______ .A. GesturesB. FeelingsC. Gestures and FeelingsD. Culture and Understanding(B)CHOOSE YOUR VIRGINIARock House MuseumTake a journey through history with a visit to the exciting museum and historic sites of Wytheville . The Rock House Museum offers glimpses into daily life in the 19th century . The museum is part of the 50 structures featured in Wytheville’s Historic Walking Tour . 540/233-3330 .Grand CavernsGrand Caverns is America’s oldest cave . Beautiful and massive formations . Union troops visited the caverns . Thomas Jefferson visited—you should , too ! Open weekends in March , daily April—October , 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Hour tours leave every 30 minutes . 703/249-5705 .The News MuseumThe News Museum in Arlington is the world’s only interactive（互动）museum of news . Visitors can be reporters or television newscasters , see today’s news as it happens on a bl ock-long video news wall , and be takenbehind the scenes to see how news is made . The News museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a. m.—5 p. m. You can visit w+w=w. News museum .Org .Kenmore Plantation & GardensKenmore Plantation & Gardens has over two hundred years of history from the Revolutionary War , Civil War and into th e 21st century . Home of Betty Washington , George Washington’s only sister , and Patriot Col. Fielding Lewis . Explore this historic building and city block of restored gardens . Tea and ginger cookies served . 540/373-3381 .Virginia BeachVirginia Beach offers 11 000 hotel / motel rooms , plus cottages and campgrounds . Enjoy miles of clean beaches and a variety of family attractions . Fine restaurants , various shopping areas , exciting nightlife , and special events are offered throughout the year . 800/822-3224 .56. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage ?A. To attract tourists to Virginia.B. To encourage people to settle in Virginia.C. To introduce historic sites in Virginia.D. To give people a general description of Virginia.57. In what way is The News Museum different from Rock House Museum?A. It is largerB. It is more exiting.C. Visitors can act in it.D. Visitors can see more in it.58. Which of the following is NOT a fact when tourists are visiting the Virginia Beach?A. Tourists can camp in the open air.B. Tourists can enjoy some special events thereC. Tourists can not go there in their own carsD. Tourists can enjoy themselves on the clean beach(C)Brave Frenchman Found Half-way Around the World(NEW YORK) A French tourist highly praised for rescuing a two-year-old girl in Manhattan said he didn’t think twice before diving into the freezing East River.Tuesday’s Daily News said 29-year who left the spot quickly after the rescue last Saturday.He lifted the little girl out of the water after she fell off the bank at the South Street Scaport museum. He handed the girl to her father ,David Anderson, who had dived in after him.“I didn’t think at all,”Duret told the Daily News. “ It happened very fast. I reacted very fast.”Duret, an engineer on vacation ,was walking with his girlfriend along the pier(码头)when he saw something falling into the water .He thought it was a doll, but realized it was a child when he approached the river. In an instant ,he took off his coat and jumped into the water.When he reached the girl, she appeared lifeless, he said . Fortunately, when she was out of the water, she opened her eyes.Anderson said his daughter slipped off the bank when he was adjusting his camera. An ambulance came later for her, said Duret, who was handed dry clothes from cookers. Duret caught a train with his girlfriend shortly after.The rescue happened on the day before he lef t for France. Duret said he didn’t realize his tale of heroism he was leaving the next morning .“I don’t really think I’m a hero,” said Duret. “Anyone would do the same thing.”59. Why was Duret in NewYork?A. To meet his girlfriendB. To work as an engineerC. To spend his holidayD. To visit the Andersons.60. What did Duret do shortly after the ambulance came?A. He was interviewed by a newspaperB. He asked his girlfriend for his dry clothesC. He went to the hospital in the ambulanceD. He disappeared from the spot quickly61. Who dived after Duret into the river to save the little girl?A. David AndersonB. a passer-byC. his girlfriendD. a taxi driver.62. When was duet most probably found to be the very hero?A. the day when he was leaving for home.B. a couple of days after the girl was rescuedC. the first day when he was in New YorkD. the same day when he was interviewed.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.If you like classical music, you must know Li Yundi. ___63___.Although Li Yundi was not born into a musician's family, he took an interest in music at an early age. When he was three years old, his parents bought him an accordion(手风琴). ___64___. He studied with Tan Jianmin, a music professor in China, and mastered the instrument by the age of four. Only one year later, he won the top prize at the Chongqing Children's Accordion Competition.___65___. He began to study piano at seven and made up his mind to become a professional pianist. Li Yundi acted strictly on his own; therefore, his progress was amazing. ___66___. Anyway, his efforts are rewarded. Now, he becomes popular both at home and overseas.IV. Translation (9% 2+2+2+3)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 在黑暗中看书对视力有害。

上海高一高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.The buildings in this modern city are growing tall, some even reaching over 400 meters _______ height. A．at B．for C．in D．on2.---Do you know when she _________?---Sorry, I don’t. But I’ll let you know when she _________.A．comes, comes B．comes, will comeC．will come, will come D．will come, comes3. Some intelligent and successful people find _____ difficult to succeed in language learning.A．them B．it C．themselves D．itself4. Have you ever ___ to the museum ___ we paid a visit last year?A．been; which B．been; to which C．gone; which D．gone; to which5.If you ask me, I would say that I won’t mind ______abroad to enrich my knowledge.A．taking B．to take C．to be taken D．being taken6._______ she seems to put on a smiling face every day, she hasn’t really got over the shadow of exam failure. A．Because B．As C．Whether D．While7.---English has a large vocabulary, hasn’t it?---Yes. _____ more words and expressions and you will find it easier to read and communicate.A．Know B．Knowing C．To know D．Known8.I wonder whether the soldier is one of those who _______ abroad to keep peace.A．has been sent B．have been sent C．have sent D．has sent9.________ on the top of the hill, you can enjoy a good view.A．Stand B．Stood C．Standing D．To stand10.One learns a language by making mistakes and ________themA．correct B．to correct C．to correct D．correcting11.On the north of the bank _____ the Opera House, _____ was built two hundred years ago.A．is lying; where B．lies; what C．lies; which D．lying; that12. I like getting up very early in summer. The morning air is so good ______.A．to be breathed B．to breathe C．breathing D．being breathed 13.We went through a period _____ communications were very difficult in the rural areas.A．which B．whose C．in which D．with which14.She said she couldn’t finish the work in time, _______?A．could she B．couldn’t she C．did she D．didn’t she15.The school shop, customers are mainly students, is closed for the holidays.A．which B．whose C．when D．where16.Though Michael had made enough academic preparations, _____ experience led to his failure in the job interview.A．lacking B．lacking of C．lack D．lacked二、其他When I succeeded in becoming a part-time employee of Nokia China last summer, many friends asked me how I survived the interview.I once asked myself the same questions. Many of my peers also __【1】_ for the job, including some very competitive and intelligent students from famous universities.But why did the interviewer pick me instead of them?Finally, _【2】__ pushed me to ask the interviewers after we became colleagues. The answer was that I appeared confident but humble, responsible and communicative. They evaluated people not just on their academic certificates, but on the base of their __【3】__ and abilities. I happened to be the right person.To be frank, I once felt __【4】__ of being a student from an unknown college, and I think this may apply to some of you. I thought my future was ruined. It was only at the time of my successful interview that I finally understood the famous saying --- “You decide where you go.”A wide range of skills is important these days. I used to work for Master Kong. My job was to cook instant noodles for customers. I had regarded it as a piece of cake, but I failed constantly. I had to cook the noodles for the right amount of time to make them __【5】__ good. Moreover, the noodles could only remain in a plastic cup of five minutes, or the taste would be ruined.This experience taught me never to look down on anything, and always remain humble.I also __【6】__ as a volunteer for a beach volleyball event. My job was to help foreign visitors experience the beach. I thought it would be very easy because my oral English was __【7】__ good. But when I went to talk with a group of foreign guests, I suddenly realized that I did not know a single beach volleyball term. I was embarrassed.After this, I read brochures in both Chinese and English every day to learn the terms for facilities and related words. This allowed me to deliver accurate __【8】__ to foreigners, and I was happy to work responsibly.After these experience, I’m more confident and I strongly believe that my fate is in my __【9】__. It has certainly helped me make a giant step closer to my dream of graduating with prospects for the future. I hope my advice will benefit you as well.2.Directions：Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.【1】黄浦江有600多米宽。

2019-2020学年高一英语上学期期中试题(105)A. boughtB. discoveredC. printedD. created A. Karl von Drais． B. The Wright brothersC. Fred A．Birchmore．D. Lance Armstrong．A. beautiful and produced no noiseB. a symbol of fashion and wealthC. cheap and could be moved about easilyD. fast and rarely affected by traffic conditions．A. comput ers can completely replace humans in everythingB. humans are of no practical economic values to the societyC. the power of computers is growing at a frightening rateD. AI programs can not compare with humans economicallyA. improve the quality of human lifeB. promote equality at work placesC. make contributions to human developmentD. widen the gap between the rich and the poorA. Unskilled workers become stupid．B. AI discourages skilled work．C. Computers don't need pensions．D. AI is ruining medical training．A. Optimistic．B. Supportive．C. Sceptical．D. Cautious．A. making a bad decision is very terribleB. making decisions helps us become a great manC. being afraid to make a bad decision is very naturalD. learning from the bad decision can help make a new choiceA. stoppingB. stealingC. preservingD. requiring1.What can be inferred from the last paragraph？ ______A. A bad decision has a bad effect on peopleB. The best company can admit and correct a bad decisionC. People should learn how to make a good decisionD. Making a decision is much simpler than changing one2.What could be the best title of the passage？ ______A. Overcome Your FearsB. Take ActionC. Make decisionsD. Trust Yourself．DWhen Mr．David retired，he bought a small house in a village near the sea．He liked it and hoped to live a quiet life in it．But to his great surprise，many tourists came to see his house in summer holidays，for it was the most interesting building in the village．From morning to night there were tourists outside the house．They kept looking into the rooms through the windows and many of them even went into Mr．David's garden．This was too much for Mr．David．He decided to drive the visitors away．So he put a notice on the window．The notice said："If you want to satisfy your curiosity，came in and look round．Price：twenty dollars．"Mr．David was sure that the visitors would stop coming，but he was wrong．More and more visitors came and Mr．David had to spend every day showing them around his house．"I came here to retire，not to work as a guide．"He said angrily．In the end，he sold the house and moved away．3.Mr．David's house was ______ that many tourists came to see it．A. so smallB. so quietC. so interestingD. such interesting4.Mr．David put a notice on the window in order ______ ．A. to drive the visitors awayB. to satisfy the visitor's curiosityC. to let visitors come in and look roundD. to get some money out of the visitors5.The notice made the visitors ______ ．A. more interested in his houseB. lost interest in his houseC. angry at the unfair priceD. feel happy about the price6.After Mr．David put up the notice ______ ．A. the visitors didn't come any longerB. fewer and fewer visitors came to see his houseC. more and more tourists came for a visitD. no tourist would pay the money for a visit7.At last he had to sell his house and move away because ______ ．A. he did not like it at allB. he could not work as a guideC. he made enough money and wanted to buy a new expensive houseD. he could not live a quiet life in it．二、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）A lady wanted a birthday gift from her husband．For many months she had liked a beautiful(17)，and knowing her husband could (18) it，she told him that was all she wanted．On the morning of the (19)，her husband told her how(20)he was to have such a good wife，and how much he loved her．He (21) her a beautiful gift package （纸盒）．She opened it and (22) a Bible．(23)，she raised her voice and said to her husband，"With all your money，you give me a Bible？"She was so (24) that she left him．Many years passed and the lady was very(25)in business．She owned two large companies．She (26) her husband was very old，and thought perhaps she should go to(27)him．But before she could，she(28)a letter telling her that he had died，and gave all of his possessions （财产） to her．She needed to come back and(29)things．When she arrived at his house，sadness(30)her heart．She saw the still new(31)，just as she had left it years before．With (32)，she opened it and began to turn the pages．A ring (33) from the Bible to the floor and a(34)could be seen．She picked it up and found it was the ring she wanted in those days．And on the card was the date of her birth，and the words"LUV U ALWAYS"．(35)your gift is not packaged the way you want it，it's because it is better packagedthe way it is!Always appreciate little things； they usually lead you to bigger things!The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched for they must be felt with the(36)．8. A. watch B. ring C. coat D. box9. A. afford B. like C. design D. guess10. A. holiday B. performance C. birthday D. meeting11. A. proud B. kind C. sorry D. brave12. A. lent B. asked C. gave D. moved13. A. carried B. found C. missed D. held14. A. Politely B. Lightly C. Patiently D. Angrily15. A. calm B. upset C. grateful D. careless16. A. failing B. lonely C. successful D. poor17. A. wondered B. hoped C. realized D. explained18. A. visit B. understand C. catch D. help19. A. passed B. wrote C. sent D. received20. A. take care of B. pay for C. look for D. give away21. A. covered B. broke C. left D. filled22. A. car B. Bible C. letter D. table23. A. smiles B. laughter C. tears D. interests24. A. hid B. dropped C. disappeared D. made25. A. book B. pen C. flower D. card26. A. If B. But C. Although D. So27. A. hand B. eye C. face D. heart三、信息匹配（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Although problems are a part of our lives，it certainly doesn't mean that we let them rule our lives forever．One day or the other，you'll have to stand up and say-problem，I don't want you in my life．（36） ______ Problems with friends，parents，girlfriends，husbands，and children-the list goes on．Apart from these，the inner conflicts within ourselves work，too．Thesekeep adding to our problems．Problems come in different shapes and colors and feelings．But good news is that all problems can be dealt with．Now read on to know how to solve your problems．Talk，it really helps．What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and that no talking is going to help．（37） ______ Talking helps you move on and let go．Write your problems．（38） ______ When you write down your problems，you are setting free all the tension from your system．You can try throwing away the paper on which you wrote your problems．By doing this，imagine yourself throwing away the problems from your life．Don't lose faith and hope．No matter what you lose in life，don't lose faith and hope．Even if you lose all your money，family…you should still have faith．（39）______Your problems aren't the worst．No matter what problem you get in life，there're another one million people whose problems are huger than yours．（40） ______ Your problems might just seem big and worse，but in reality they can be removed．Go about and solve your problems because every problem，however big or small，always has a way out．A．But the truth is that when you talk about it，you're setting free the negative energies that have been gathering within you．B．When we have a problem，a pressing，critical，urgent，life-threatening problem，how do we try and solve it？C．Tell yourself：when they can deal with them，why ca't I？D．Of course，we've been fighting troubles ever since we were born．E．We can often overcome the problem and achieve the goal by making a direct attack．F．Having a personal diary can also be of huge help if you don't want a real person to talk with．G．With faith and hope，you can rebuild everything that you lose．28. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E29. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E30. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E31. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E32. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E四、完成句子（本大题共1小题，共5.0分）st month，I （33） ______ （return） to Australia to attend my elder sister'swedding．Although it was a very modern wedding，my sister kept one tradition （34）______ comes from an old English poem．The poem says that a bride must wear："Something old，something new，something borrowed something blue．"It is said （35） ______ （bring） good luck to the marriage．Something old is （36） ______ passed on from the bride's family．It could be an heirloom（传家宝）that has been in the family for years，or a piece of her mother's dress．This is meant to show a connection （37） ______ the bride's family．Something new brings hope for the future of the couple．It can be the new wedding dress，or new shoes．Something borrowed is normally （38） ______ item of clothing or jewelry borrowed from one of the bride's friends who have a happy marriage．It is believed to bring some of the friend's luck from her marriage to the bride．Last is something blue，which comes from another rhyme："Marry in blue，husband be true．"This means that a bride who wears blue （39） ______ （have） a faithful husband．It could be on her jewelry or on her shoes．These days，most brides do not believe that （40） ______ （wear） these items will really bring them good luck．However，they wear them anyway in recognition that traditions are important．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）34.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．One day，on my way home after school，I found out a bag lying on the road，I picked it up．There was many money and a business card in thebag．From the card I know something about an owner，including her phone number．I realized I could get in touch the ow ner．So I called the owner，telling her about the matter．Then I waited at the bus stop．It wa s not long after the owner arrived，and I gave the bag to her．So exciting and thankful to me was the owner that she took out some money to reward me，and I politely refused it．Then I walked back home，felt very happy and pride．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）35.近年来社会上发生了多起因为热心助人不得好报而摊上一堆麻烦事儿的事，因而很多人陷入"助人恐惧"中．最近，你们班就"是否应该帮助他人"展开了讨论，同学们就这一话题意见不一，你的看法如何？你认为怎样才能让爱心回归社会，建立人与人之间的信任？请根据讨论结果，以"Should We Help Others？"为题写一篇短文．注意：1．词数120左右；2．开头已写好，不计入总词数；3．覆盖所有要点，适当发挥；4．文中不得提及考生所在学校及本人姓名．Should We Help Others？We used to think highly of those who like to help others．But now adays people tend to be very cautious of helping others．Recently o ur class had a discussion about whether we should help others． ___ ___ ．答案和解析【答案】1. D2. A3. D4. C5. D6. B7. C8. D9. A10. B11. C12. C13. A14. A15. C16. D17. B18. A19. C20. A21. C22. B23. D24. B25. C26. C27. A28. D29. A30. D31. B32. C33. B34. D35. A36. D37. D38. A39. F40. G41. C42. reutrned43. that/which44. to bring45. something46. with47. an48. will have49. wearing43. One day，on my way home after school，I found out a bag lying on the road，I picked it up．There was many money and a business card in the bag．From the card I know something about an owner，including her phone number．I realized I could get in touch∧the owner．So I called the owner，telling her about the matter．Then I waited at the bus stop．It was not long after the owner arrived，and I gave the bag to her．So exciting and thankful to me was the owner that she took out some money to reward me，and I politely refused it．Then I walked back home，felt very happy and pride．详解：1．去掉out；考查动词，find意为"找到、发现"，是及物动词，后面可以直接跟宾语，find out意为"找出、查明"，多指通过调查、寻问、研究之后"搞清楚、弄明白"．2．many改为much；考查近义词辨析，many修饰可数名词复数形式，much修饰不可数名词，money是不可数名词，故用much．3．know改为knew；考查动词的时态，本文讲述的过去发生的事情，故用一般过去式．4．an改为the；考查冠词，此处用定冠词the特指上文提到的the bag 的主人．5．touch 后面加with；考查介词，keep in touch with 是固定短语，意为"与…保持联系"．6．after改为before；考查介词，not long before意为"不久"，not long after意为"不久以后"，分析句意为"不久失主就到了"，故用before．7．exciting改为excited；考查分词作形容词，现在分词做形容词修饰物，过去分词做形容词修饰人，此处主语是the owner，故用过去分词形式．8．and改为but；考查连词，结合上下文分析可知前后为转折关系，故用but．9．felt改为feeling；考查分词作状语，主语I与动词feel是主谓关系，故用现在分词形式伴随状语．10．pride改为proud；考查形容词，此处用形容词形式与happy并列做feel的表语．44. Opinions are divided on this topic．Some think we should try to help others when they are in trouble．Helping others is a virtue，and it will make our society more harmonious．Besides，to some extent，helping others is helping oneself．We may come across some trouble and need others'help some day．If everyone turns a blind eye to our trouble and turns a deaf ear to our appeal for aid just because we might do harm to them，it's hard to imagine what our world will be like．However，others are afraid that helping others can sometimes bring us trouble or even put us in danger．Sometimes we are just misunderstood and thus have to pay the cost of kindness．【解析】1~3. 21．D．词义猜测题．由前面的The term"bicycle"was not introduced until the 1860s自行车这个术语直到19世纪60年代还没有被介绍，可知此处是创造的意思，故选D．22．A．理解推断题．由第二段In 1817，Karl von Drais，a German baron，invented a horseless carriage that would help him get around faster 可知，Karl von Drais发明的无马马车是自行车的前身，因此他做出了最大的贡献，故选A．23．D．细节理解题．由倒数第三段especially in cities，where the couriers（快递员）earned a reputation for their high speed and traffic-weaving s kills可知，自行车具有很好的灵活性和速度，故选D．本文介绍了自行车的发明发展历程．本篇阅读较为简单．文章内容，所出题目以及选项也较短，因此考生只要阅读详略结合，细心理解，就能快速得出正确答案．4~7. 62．C 细节理解题，根据第一段The defeat of Lee Sedol，the world's strongest Go （围棋） player，by a Google artificial intelligence （AI） program，looks likeanother milestone towards a world where computers can do almost anything a human can．It is not．可知作者提到Lee Sedol的失败是要告诉我们计算机的力量正以惊人的速度增长着，故选C．63．D 推理判断题，根据第二段It is far more likely that they will increase inequality and still further remove the middle classes as we move towards an hourglass （以金钱来衡量的） society in which everyone is either very rich or very poor and likely indebted．可知学习计算机的力量会扩大富人和穷人之间的差距，故选D．64．B 词义猜测题，根据第三段One of the ill effects of the spread of more intelligent computer networks is，at the same time，the spread of what might be called artificial stupidity．可知更智能的计算机网络的传播的不良影响之一是在同一时间传播可能被称为人工愚蠢，故选B．65．C 细节理解题，根据最后一段But no victory in complicated Go games can bring us closer to truly human-like computers．可知作者对人工智能的未来的态度是保持怀疑的，故选C．本文属于科技文阅读，作者通过这篇文章向我们介绍了人工智能，人们认为世界上的电脑几乎可以做任何事，但事实却不是这样，因此作者告诉我们要正确的看待人工智能．考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力．做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确选择．在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．8~11. 答案：28-31 DABC．28：D．细节理解题．根据第一段中的"Learn from the decision and make another decision to get on a different path．This is advice that I got from Tony Robbins in his book Awaken the Giant Within"可知，从错的决定中吸取经验可以做出新的决定，故D 选项正确．29：A．词义猜测题．根据上文中的"Make a bad decision？No problem…get on a different path．"及画线词前后的内容可推知，该词的意思是"阻止，妨碍"，故A选项正确．30：B．推理判断题．根据最后一段中的"I think the best companies are those that can recognize when something isn't going right，and fix it"可知，最好的公司是那些能够认识到错误，并改正错误的公司，故B选项正确．31：C．主旨大意题．根据第一段中的"The decisions that we make shape us throughout our lives．"以及下文的内容可知，本文主要介绍的是作决定方面的内容．故C选项正确．本文是一片议论文．一生中，我们会作出各种各样的决定，有好的，也有坏的．但当我们作出的决定没有产生预期的结果时，我们应从这个不好的决定中吸取教训、回归正途，而不是视而不见、任其发展．阅读理解考查对文章的理解能力，细节题为阅读考题的重头戏，所占比例很高，相对而言较简单，但是不要扩大或缩小范围．12~16. 46．C 细节理解题．根据for it was the most interesting building in the village．因为房子很有趣所以许多游客都来看，故选C．47．A 细节理解题．根据He decided to drive the visitors away．他为了把游客赶走所以贴了一个告示，故选A．48．A 细节理解题．根据文章内容But to his great surprise，many tourists came to see his house in summer holidays，for it was the most interesting building in the village．可知，更多的人对房子感兴趣，故选A．49．C 细节理解题．根据More and more visitors came可知，在张贴告示后，越来越多的人来看房子，故选C．50．D 细节理解题．根据I came here to retire，not to work as a guide（导游）．"he said angrily．In the end，he sold the house and moved away．可知，她搬走的原因是因为她要过一种安逸的生活，故选D．本文叙述了大卫退休后为了安静在海边买了一座房子，因为他的房子很有趣，引起了许多游人的观看，于是他就写了一个告示来看房者需拿钱20元，结果看得人却更多了，因此他没有办法不得不把房子卖掉了．本文是一篇人物故事类阅读，题目涉及多道细节理解题，主旨大意题，句意理解题．做题时学生应仔细阅读原文，把握文章主要内容，联系文章上下文内容并结合所给选项含义，从中选出正确答案，一定要做到有理有据，切忌胡乱猜测．17~36. 16-20BACAC 21-25BDBCC 26-30ADADB 31-35CBDAD16 B 考查名词．根据文章第三段"She picked it up and found it was the ring she wanted in those days．"可知，她喜欢一个漂亮的戒指．故选B．17 A 考查动词．根据文章句子"and knowing her husband could （17）it，she told him that was all she wanted．"结合语境可知，她知道丈夫能支付得起这枚戒指，所以在生日之前对丈夫说想要这枚戒指．故选A．18 C 考查名词．根据文章上文"A lady wanted a birthday gift from her husband．"可知，此处指的是在生日那天的早上．故选C．19 A 考查形容词．根据文章下文"to have such a good wife，and how much he loved her．"可知，丈夫告诉妻子以她为骄傲．故选A．20 C 考查动词．根据文章上文"A lady wanted a birthday gift from her husband．"可知，因为妻子要求生日礼物，所以生日那天早晨，丈夫给她一个精美的礼品盒．give sb sth．给某人某物．故选C．21 B 考查动词．根据文章句子"She opened it and （21）a Bible．"结合语境可知，她打开盒子，却发现是一本圣经，而并不是她要的礼物．故选B．22 D 考查副词．根据文章下文"she raised her voice and said to her husband，"With all your money，you give me a Bible？""可知，她生气了．故选D．23 B 考查形容词．根据文章下文"she left him．"可知，丈夫给她的礼物没有满足她，他很失望所以离开了他．故选B．24 C 考查形容词．根据文章下文"She owned two large companies．"可知，这位妻子在事业上很成功．故选C．25 C 考查动词．根据文章句子"She （25）her husband was very old，and thought perhaps she should go to（26）him．"结合语境可知，此处指的是很多年后，她意识到自己的丈夫也老了，她想也许应该回去看一下她的丈夫．故选C．26 A 考查动词．根据文章上文"She （25）her husband was very old，"可知，她意识到自己的丈夫也老了，所以她想也许应该回去看一下她的丈夫．故选A．27 D 考查动词．根据文章下文"telling her that he had died，and gave all of his possessions （财产）to her．"可知，此处指的是她收到了一封信．故选D．28 A 考查短语．根据文章上文"she（27）a letter telling her that he had died，and gave all of his possessions （财产）to her．"可知，丈夫过世后，把财产都留给她了．所以此处指的是她需要回去处理财产．故选A．29 D 考查形容词．根据文章句子"When she arrived at his house，sadness（29）her heart．"结合语境可知，此处指的是她回到家里，悲伤笼罩了她的内心．故选D．30 B 考查名词．根据文章第一段"She opened it and （21）a Bible．"可知，此处指的是那本圣经．故选B．31 C 考查名词．根据文章上文"When she arrived at his house，sadness（29）her heart．"可知，她回到丈夫的房子时，心情很悲伤．故选C．32 B 考查动词．根据文章下文"from the Bible to the floor"可知，戒指掉到了地板上．故选B．33 D 考查名词．根据文章下文"And on the card was the date of her birth，and the words"LUV U ALWAYS"．"可知，此处指的是卡片．故选D．34 A 考查连词．根据文章下文"your gift is not packaged the way you want it，it's because it is better packaged the way it is!"可知，此处说的是假设，所以要用if引导条件状语从句．故选A．35 D 考查名词．根据文章上文"cannot be seen or even touched"可知，世界上最美好的东西需要用心去体会．故选D．一位女士很想让他的丈夫买一枚戒指作为生日礼物送给她．她告诉了她的丈夫，但是在她生日那天，她打开丈夫送给她的礼物盒，发现里面是一本圣经，她很生气，离开了她的丈夫．很多年以后，她丈夫已经去世，把所有的家产留给了她．她打开那本圣经，发现原来在圣经里夹着一枚戒指和一张生日卡，她泪流满面．她终于明白了世界上最美最好的东西看不见摸不着，必须用心去感受．完型填空题的命题趋势解题步骤：1．通读全文，理解大意．重视首句信息，跳过空格，浏览全文，从整体上感知全文，理解文章大意，这是解题的基础．2．瞻前顾后，避难就易．在理解文章大意的情况下，结合各选项的意义和用法，遵循先易后难的原则，先解决那些自己有把握的问题．对少数难题，暂时跳过，或许在上文中难以判断的题在下文中就有暗示或者明显的提示，或许一个在前面不能解答的题在填出了另一空后会令你豁然开朗．3．复读全文，解决残敌．借助已经补全的空格，对全文有了更清楚的理解，可以集中解决所遗留的少数疑难问题．4．再次复读，弥补疏漏，全部做好后，务必要结合自己选择的答案重新阅读短文内容，确保全文文意连贯．完形填空的特点和技巧：1．完形填空的特点：（1）只考以下四类词--名词、动词（包括短语动词）、形容词和副词．（2）首句不设空：有助于了解或推测全文的大意．（3）同一小题的四个选项都是同一词类，且为同一语法形式．2．解答完形填空的技巧：（1）词语之间的习惯搭配，或固定搭配；（2）结合生活，结合生活常识，善于观察生活，积累生活常识，就能够利用常识去做恰当的选择．（3）上下文对照，解完型填空题时，单独看一句话是找不到正确答案的，需要阅读下句或者若干句才能明白．所谓上下对照，即在上文和下文中找到与正确答案相同的关键词．因此，在做题时要边读边在大脑中储存上下文信息的能力，捕捉关键词．例如第60题．照应文章开篇，I knew that she would be crying我知道她会哭．但是相反，她神采奕奕地进了学校，并没有哭．故选B．（4）词语或词义复现．词汇复现往往会使语篇中的句子相互衔接得更紧密．利用词语的复现，对解题很有帮助；注意事项1．通读全文，理解大意．重视首句信息，跳过空格，浏览全文，从整体上感知全文，理解文章大意，这是解题的基础．2．复读全文，解决残敌．借助已经补全的空格，对全文有了更清楚的理解，可以集中解决所遗留的少数疑难问题．37~41. 36．D．考查对上下文的理解判断和概括能力．根据第一段"you'll have to stand up and say-problem，I don't want you in my life．"和第二段"Problems with friends，parents，girlfriends，husbands，and children-the list goes on．"可知，问题伴随一个人的一生，D项"当然，自从我们出生的那一刻起，我们就在和麻烦作斗争"起到了衔接上下文的作用，故选D．37．A．考查对上下文的理解判断能力．根据本段中What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and that no talking is going to help．（大多数人都会认为，自己的问题只有自己能够解决，说出来也没有用．）而A项内容是强调把问题说出来能够释放内心积压的消极情绪，表示一种转折，选A．38．F．考查对上下文的理解判断能力．根据"Write your problems…When you write down your problems，you are setting free all the tension from your system．"可知，本段的建议是人们可以通过写日记来排解内心的紧张，而F选项Having a personal diary can also be of huge help if you don't want a real person to talk with．内容符合语境，而且diary是信息词，故答案选F．39．G．考查对上下文的理解判断能力．根据"Don't lose faith and hope…you should still have faith．"可知，本段强调的是无论何时都不要失去信念和希望，而G选项With faith and hope，you can rebuild everything that you lose也是告诫人们只要有信念和希望，就能重建生活，内容可以承接上文，．故选G．40．C．考查对上下文的理解判断能力．根据"No matter what problem you get in life，there're another one million people whose problems are huger than yours．"可知本段讲的是自己遇到的问题不会比他人的严重．而C项"告诉自己：他们都能把问题解决掉，自己为什么不能？"符合语境，故选C．在我们的日常生活常常会遇到各种各样的问题，遇到问题并不可怕，因为任何问题都是可以解决的．在本文中作者主要介绍了如何处理生活中遇到的问题．比如，要取得别人的帮助，要有信心，碰到问题不要灰心泄气等等．本文是一篇选句填空阅读，题目主要考查文章上下文内容联系以及句意理解．做题时学生应仔细阅读原文，把握文章主要内容，联系文章上下文内容并结合所给选项含义，从中选出正确答案，一定要做到有理有据，切忌胡乱猜测．42~49. 33．reutrned，考查谓语动词，根据句子的时间状语last month，可知应使用return 的过去式returned．34．that/which，考查定语从句的引导词，句子先行词tradition，引导定语从句可使用which/that．35．to bring，考查固定搭配sth．be said to do…"据说会…"，因此使用动词不定式to bring．36．something，考查代词，根据语境指的是"从新娘家庭传下来的东西"，因此使用something．37．with，考查介词，表示"与…的联系/连接"使用介词with．38．an，考查冠词，item是可数名词，前应使用不定冠词an．39．will have，考查谓语，根据语境"身着蓝色的新娘将会有一位忠诚的丈夫"，因此使用一般将来时，故答案为will have．40．wearing，考查动名词，wear these items作为从句的主语，应使用动名词形式充当主语．短文主要讲了作者上个月是参加其姐姐的婚礼，介绍了姐姐保留的一个传统：戴一些旧的东西，穿一些新的东西，借一些东西，还要一些蓝色的．对于语法填空这类题，一是懂得分析句子结构，二是知道充当各个句子成分的词类或词性，从语法上确定答案，当然，对于某些固定搭配也要牢记，在平时的学习中要多积累这些词汇或短语，对于句子使用的时态语态也要通过语境进行确定．43. 作者在放学的路上捡到一个袋子，里面有很多钱和卡片，根据卡片提示的信息作者联系到了失主，把袋子归还给失主．失主很感激并拿钱给作者表示感谢，被作者拒绝了．短文改错题首先要整体理解短文意思，抓住中心思想，结合语境和上下文关系，充分运用平时掌握的固定搭配，习惯用法，句型结构等等来发现文章的错误之处，加以修正44. Should We Help Others？We used to think highly of those who like to help others．But nowadays people tend to be very cautious of helping others．Recently our class had a discussion about whether we should help others．Opinions are divided on this topic．Some think we should try to help others when they are in trouble．Helping others is a virtue，and it will make our society more harmonious．Besides，to some extent，helping others is helping oneself．We may come across some trouble and need others'help some day．If everyone turns a blind eye to our trouble and turns a deaf ear to our appeal for aid just because we might do harm to them，it's hard to imagine what our world will be like（高分句型一）．However，others are afraid that helping others can sometimes bring us trouble or。