辽宁省沈阳市东北育才学校2020-2021学年高一下学期期中英语试题

答案：Text 1W: How is your mother feeling these days?M: Much better. Thanks. She should be coming back home in a few days. The operation was a success and the doctors said she would recover in no time.Text 2M: This is a picture of my family. It was taken last year in front of my house.W: Yes. I can see your grandma, your dad, your mom and your dog and this is you. How lovely! Text 3:W: Excuse me, sir. Could you please tell me where the No. 13 bus is?M: It’s at the end of the street. It’s about 3 minutes’ walk.Text 4W: It looks like rain. What shall we do?M: We can go into a bar.Text 5M: Jay Chou will come to our city to give a concert. Do you like him?W: Me? I used to hate listening to his songs because they are unclear. But now, I like him, because he can write his songs well.Text 6W: What’s on the menu today?M: For breakfast there’s milk, eggs, rice, bread and different kinds of food with meat or sweet fillings. And for lunch we’re going to have dumplings and…W: Good! I just love dumplings. How about you?M: Well, they are all right. But I prefer rice to anything that’s made of flour, such as noodles and dumplings.W: I know you’re from the south. Now let’s see what we are going to have for supper.M: Rice, noodles, meat, fish and green beans.Text 7M: That wasn’t a bad meal, was it?W: No. It was really delicious. It’s very nice of you to treat me to such a good meal. Now I must go home.M: Oh, it’s only ten o’clock.W: I must be off. My aunt will come to see me tomorrow. I must get up early to meet her at the airport tomorrow morning.M: Sue, would you like to go out with me on Saturday? We can go down the Yangtze River and have a picnic.W: Saturday? Let me see…That’s the twenty-fifth. Hmm…Saturday, the twenty fifth of June…Well, all right. I’m free that day. See you at 8: 00 then.Text 8M: Who were you talking to on the phone just now?W: That was Betty. She and John have just got back from their trip to Mexico.M: Oh, they have! So, what did she say about Mexico?W: Oh, they had a wonderful time. She said we’d really enjoy it.M: Did you ask her how the weather was?W: It seems it was cool n Mexico City, but nice and warm along the coast.M: Did she say where she stayed?W: She told me but I can’t remember.M: Well, did she say whether the hotel were crowded?W: Well, obviously they were. They always are at this time of year. She suggested that we make our booking as soon as possible.M: Well, we’d better do some checking. Do you still have that guide book? What does it say? W: If I remember correctly, it says the cheapest is around $ 35 a day.Text 9M: Hello, we want to book a room, please. Just for the weekend.W: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights?M: That’s right. We’ll be leaving on Monday morning.W: OK. Single or double?—M: Double, please.W: Would you like a double room on the 6th Floor, facing a park?M: What’s the price?M: Fifty dollars a night.M: Em…A little expensive. Do you have a cheaper one?W: Let me check. Oh, yes, we have a double room on the ground floor without a bath.M: How much then?W: Only thirty dollars a night.M: OK. I’ll take it.Text 10W: Welcome to the United States, ladies and gentlemen. Now I’d like to tell you what you should do if you become ill. If you feel sick and want to see a doctor, check with the manager of the hotel. They may call a doctor for you. American doctors are busy all the time, and it may be difficult to see the doctor immediately. If you have difficulty explaining what is troubling you in English, your tour guide may be able to help you. You may also go to the nearest hospital, especially if you require immediate attention. If you are seriously hurt and you are alone, call 911 and the operator there will get help for you. Don’t be frightened if you’re sent to hospital. In the United States, people are often sent to hospital so that doctors can use special machines and services for tests and treatments. Unluckily, the government does not help pay medical bills.听力答案：1. B2. C3. B4. C5. A6. C7. B8. C9. A 10. A11. B 12. B 13. A 14. C 15.. A16. C 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. A阅读答案21 D. 22. D.。

2020-2021学年辽宁东北育才学校高一下阶段考1英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Maybe you don’t think animals have certain mental powers which human beings do not have. But the truth is that some of them have instincts, and besides this, I am sure they can feel certain things we humans cannot. A personal experience showed me this.Some years ago, I had a dog named Howard. From the time when he was a puppy, he was timid, so we named him Howard, sounding like “coward”! He was especiall y afraid of thunderstorms. At the first flash of lightning or crash of thunder, he would run whining into his house and hide under a table.I often went for a walk with Howard. Once, as we were walking along a road, it began to rain. I quickly ran to a bus stop for shelter. The bus stop had a roof supported by metal poles. Soon after I had got there, Howard caught my trousers in his teeth and tried to pull me away. At first I was puzzled and a little angry at his behavior. But I decided to humor him and walked away from the shelter into the rain and started to go home.When I was about two hundred metres from the shelter, there came a flash of lightning and soon after, there was thunder which nearly deafened me. Howard stopped walking and began whining. Thinking he was afraid, I bent to pick him up. As I straightened up, I glanced at the bus shelter we had just left. I was shocked to see that two of the poles were bent and the roof was lying on the ground, broken. The shelter had been struck by the bolt of lightning! 1．The author named his dog Howard mainly because of_______.A．his timid characteristicB．one of the author’s friends HowardC．his loud soundD．his strange behaviors2．The reason why the author was puzzled and angry with the dog was that . A．Howard had a strange behaviorB．Howard should be afraid of the metal polesC．Howard should know the approaching of the terrible lightningD．Howard bit his trousers in his teeth3．Which of the following is true according to the passage?A．Dogs are cleverer and better than men.B．Dogs are usually afraid of thunderstorms.C．Some animals can feel certain things humans cannot.D．Dogs are naturally born heroes.4．What can be inferred about the bus shelter from the passage?A．It was about 200 meters from the author’s home.B．It was destroyed in a rainy day.C．Its roof was supported by wood poles.D．It could produce lightning.With a large part of the world's population living close to the oceans, rising sea levels bring the potential for destructive (破坏性的)results. But scientists are still unable to make predictions exact enough for people to plan to handle the loss of land and the threat to coastal communities expected over this century.“We know sea level is going to rise, but how much, and how fast, and where, we really still don’t know," said Josh Willis, a climate scientist.____________________. It doesn’t rise all the same as more water pours in. As global warming raises sea levels, some places are expected to see higher-than-average increases, and a few places, may even see decreases.It’s reported that over the course of this century, sea levels will rise between 8 inches and 6.6 feet around the planet. Scientists know this increase will be driven by the expansion of water as it warms—warmer water takes up more space—and the melting of ice. But the effects of warming water and melting ice on sea-level rise are expected to vary from area to area. And the melting of ice of the Antarctic and Greenland presents the largest uncertainty for the future, but air, land and water also play roles in changes to sea level. For example, sea level near the ice getting melt actually decreases, because the ground under the melting ice rises as the heavy ice disappears.Climate change is expected to change ocean currents and the winds that help drive ocean currents. These changes will affect the distribution of heat within the oceans, and, as a result, affect changes in sea level.Nowadays, scientists use two types of models to make predictions about the future of sea levels, but the two don’t agree. If scientists can't accurately predict sea-level increase for thecoming years, the least we can do is measure what happening today with the help of the satellite, Jason-2, but it’s reaching the end of its operational li fe.5．The first paragraph implies that_______ .A．the rising sea levels mainly happens near the coastB．people living in coastal communities have to moveC．scientists have ways to handle the rising sea levelsD．coastal cities are easily affected by the rising sea levels6．What does the writer mean by saying "The ocean isn’t like water in a bathtub" in the third paragraph?A．The rising sea level is hard to tell.B．The ocean can be easily controlled.C The ocean isn’t equal to a bathtub in size. C．There is too much water for us to control.7．According to the text, which of the following shows the right cause and effect?①climate change;②ocean currents;③the winds;④changes in sea level;⑤the distribution of heatA．①→⑤→③→④→②B．①→③→②→⑤→④C．③→④→⑤→②→①D．①→⑤→③→②→④8．What problems will scientists meet with in predicting future climate changes?A．It's too difficult to measure what's happening.B．Types of models for prediction are difficult to set up.C．There will probably be no satellites to help the scientists.D．The re aren’t enough scientists studying the changes of sea levels.When Major Mary Jennings Hegar was serving as a captain in Afghanistan, her aircraft was shot down by enemy fire while she and her crew were taking back injured soldiers. Though injured, she completed the rescue mission (任务) while under fire on the ground and received the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross for “outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty.”However, Hegar did not get prizes for serving in combat (战斗), for it is illegal for women tobe in official combat(作战) positions and to get the benefits that come with them. Hegar and three other service women filed a lawsuit(诉讼) in federal court in San Fransico on Nov. 27 in a long-overdue challenge to the Pentagon's (五角大楼) ban.Many military women whoconstitute14% of the 1.4 million active members of the military object to the policy because it stops them from applying for some 238,000 jobs and excludes (排除) them from certain promotions. It is particularly unfair because it doesn't protect women in service. Fully 85% of women, who have served since Sept.11, report having served in a combat zone or an area where they were faced with combat or immediate danger according to the lawsuit, and half reported being involved in combat operations. At least 860 female troops have been wounded and 144 killed in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.The ban does another bad thing: drive talented women out of service. Hegar says she is asked to leave the Air National Guard for a Reserve Liaison position because she is excluded(不包括，排除) from jobs she would like to apply for. Another woman who is suing, Captain Alexandra Zoe Bedell who was sent twice to Afghanistan, left active duty last year, because of the combat exclusion policy.It is hard to see how the Pentagon could meet this burden. Clearly, women are capable of taking challenging, dangerous combat assignment, because as the careers of Hegar and others like her have shown they are doing it now. The Pentagon's policy is based on “outdated idea of women”, just the sort of thing the Constitution forbids.But the Pentagon should not wait for the courts to order it to treat female service members equally. There can be little doubt that a court will eventually do just that and little doubt that, in the very near future, the no-combat rule, like the racial segregation (隔离) of troops and “Don't ask, don’t tell,” will seem like an ancient relic (遗物) of unenlightened (愚昧无知的) times.9．What can we know about Major Mary Jennings Hegar from the first paragraph?A．She failed in the rescue mission.B．Her deeds were awarded by authoritiesC．While taking back the injured soldiers some crew died.D．When she was serving as a captain her aircraft crashed.10．The underlined word “constitute” in the fourth paragraph means_______ .A．take up B．make up C．set up D．build up 11．Many military women objected to the policy mainly because _______ .A．it had an effect on women’s rightsB．it was unfair to protect women in serviceC．it prevented them from some jobs and promotionsD．it was opposed to women’s volunteering for combat12．What does the writer want to tell us in the last two paragraphs?A．Pentagon should stop the ban immediately.B．Pentagon will not obey the court's decision.C．Pentagon should have more women soldiers.D．The public should be patient with the Pentagon.As we know, many teen celebrities(名人) feel and think that having a slimmer figure can do great good to them. But, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their celebrity idols(偶像)? Do celebrities really have the power to influence people, especially teenagers?For the longest time, many parents blame teen idols for influencing the way their kids act. Have you noticed how teens idolize the celebrities these days? Even, their personal affairs are being followed by kids these days. Take for example the case of Lindsay Lohan of Mary Kate Ashley. They are definitely famous teen stars. But, since they are trying to project an image to satisfy a lot of people in show business, their health and body suffer. Many kids are aware of this problem. But they are easily influenced by these celebrities to exercise and eat less.It is a fact that the media, and especially famous teen celebrities, can influence people powerfully. But teenagers are easily influenced because teenage years are the period when our personality and identity developments take place. Teens watching TV shows and reading magazines are easily pulled into the dieting and harmful eating habits because the media have some ways to pull these acts. They use thin models and celebrities to endorse(做广告宣传) products or to star in an up-and –coming shows or movies. With fierce competition, celebrities are forced to eat less and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or offers that come their way.Living in today’s time and generation is a bit disturbing to a lot of parents. Media, especially as well as the celebrities, have a very powerful influence to drive teenagers to good or bad. It’s good that we can control ourselves to avoid bad things from happening. If not, parents should really be aware and guide their teens to determine what’s in ad what’s out.13．From the passage we can find Lindsay Lohan .A．lives an unhealthy lifestyleB．lives a rich and happy lifeC．doesn’t get any exerciseD．sets a good example for teenagers14．According to the writer, why are teenagers easily influenced by some TV shows? A．They are tired of school.B．Their celebrity idols appear in many TV shows.C．They’re in their development period.D．They have nothing to do in their spare time15．What’s the title of the passage?A．Parents’ responsibilities.B．Advice on self-control.C．Bad influences of celebrities.D．Media’s bad influences.二、信息匹配I know that something you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard work---your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star.16．.The truth is, being successful is hard. You won’t love every subject that you study.17．Not every homework assignment will seem completely relevant to your life right at this minute. And you won’t necessarily succeed at everything the first time your try.That’s okay.18．JK Rowling---- who wrote Harry Potter---her first Harry Potter book was rejected 12 times before it was finally published. Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. He lost hundreds of games and missed thousands of shots during his career. But he once said, “I have failed over and over again in my life. And that’s why I succeed.”These people succeeded because they understood the secret of success ---you can’t let your failures define you.19．You have to let them show you what to do differently the next time. So if you get into trouble, that doesn’t mean you are a troublemaker, it means y ou need to try harder to act right.20．A．If you get a bad grade, that doesn’t mean you’re stupid, it just means you need to spendmore time studying.B．Some of the most successful people in the world are the ones who have had the most failures.C．You have to let your failures teach you.D．You won’t get along well with every teacher that you have.E. So many of you dream of being successful by hard work.F. Failures can lead you to success.G. Chances are you’re not going to be any of those things.三、完形填空阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

第 I 卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where does the woman think her father is now?A. At home.B. At his office.C. At the club.2.What is the woman probably going to do this weekend?A. Go boating with her classmates.B. Go camping with the man.C. Prepare for a competition.3.How long does the woman usually sleep every night?A. About eight hours.B. About seven hours.C. About six hours.4.What do we know about Tim?A. He became severely ill.B. He may have a car accident.C. He didn’t take driving lessons.5.What does the man suggest?A. Calling the service centre.B. Pressing the emergency button.C. Doing nothing for a short while.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

阅读理解You might have heard a lot about ancient towns and ancient cities in China. Here, we list several of the most beautiful ancient villages in China. Baoshan Stone City, Yunnan ProvinceBaoshan Stone City was built on a huge mushroommunicating B.singing C.arguing D.explaining【3】A.require B.warn C.force D.encourage【4】A.make for B.put off C.figure out D.escape from【5】A.workers B.nurses C.doctors D.patients【6】A.job B.inspiration C.gesture D.favor【7】A.business B.connection C.difference D.trouble【8】A.lonely B.upset C.ill D.poor【9】A.letter B.message C.note D.warning【10】A.window B.entrance C.wall D.door【11】A.impolite B.necessary C.familiar D.precious【12】A.record B.return C.recover D.remember【13】A.puzzled B.worried C.thrilled D.annoyed【14】A.knocked B.installed C.placed D.drew【15】A.came down B.broke down C.showed up D.turned around【答案】【1】C【2】A【3】D【4】D【5】A【6】C【7】B【8】C【9】B【10】A【11】D【12】B【13】B【14】C【15】D【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What did the woman try to quit drinking？A. T ea.B. Coffee.C. Juice.【答案】B【解析】【分析】M:Didn't you say you wanted to stop drinking coffee for a while？W:I did. I was trying to drink tea or juice each morning instead of coffee. But it didn't go so well.【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

2.How much more does Lucas need for the cellphone？A. $300.B. $500.C. $800.【答案】A【解析】【分析】W:Lucas, have you bought the cellphone you always want？M:No. I have $500 now, but the phone costs $800. My boss said he would give me a rise next month.【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

3.What are the speakers mainly talking about？A. Environmental protection.B. Greenhouse effect.C. Gardening skills.【答案】C【解析】【分析】W:Is September really a good month to take cuttings of roses？M:Well, it's the best month, because you don't need to protect them at all. You don't need a greenhouse. All you need is a bit of reasonably worked soil.【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

2020-2021学年辽宁东北育才校高一下第二阶段考英语卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Phil White has just returned from an 18,000­mile, around­the­world bicycle trip. White had two reasons for making this epic journey. First of all, he wanted to use the trip to raise money for charity, which he did. He raised ￡70,000 for the British charity, Oxfam. White's second reason for making the trip was to break the world record and become the fastest person to cycle around the world. He is still waiting to find out if he has broken the record or not. White set off from Trafalgar Square, in London, on 19th June 2004 and was back 299 days later. He spent more than 1,300 hours in the saddle (车座) and destroyed four sets of tyres and three bike chains. He had the adventure of his life crossing Europe, the Middle East, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Americas. Amazingly, he did all of this with absolutely no support team. No jeep carrying food, water and medicine. No doctor. Nothing! Just a bike and a very, very long road.The journey was lonely and desperate at times. He also had to fight his way across deserts, through jungles and over mountains. He cycled through heavy rains and temperatures of up to 45 degrees, all to help people in need. There were other dangers along the road. In Iran, he was chased by armed robbers and was lucky to escape with his life and the little money he had. The worst thing that happened to him was having to cycle into a headwind on a road that crosses the south of Australia. For 1,000 kilometres he battled against the wind that was constantly pushing him. This part of the trip was slow, hard work and depressing, but he made it in the end. Now Mr. White is back and intends to write a book about his adventures. 1．When Phil White returned from his trip, he ________.A．broke the world recordB．collected money for OxfamC．destroyed several bikesD．travelled about 1,300 hours2．What does the word “epic” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean?A．Very slow but exciting.B．Very long and difficult.C．Very smooth but tiring.D．Very lonely and depressing.3．During his journey around the world, Phil White ________.A．fought heroically against robbers in IranB．experienced the extremes of heat and coldC．managed to ride against the wind in AustraliaD．had a team of people who travelled with him4．Which of the following words can best describe Phil White?A．Imaginative.B．Patriotic.C．Modest.D．Determined.Reading is the key to success. Apparently every successful person develops a passion for reading. This is because reading is a key element to obtain the information required to understand something. For instance, lawyers have to study and learn every established law on their specific branches. Sometimes the law changes according to people’s needs. A good lawyer has to be informed about the latest news in the court. A doctor has to be informed of the latest advances in medicine.Reading is very important for all mankind. Everything is relative in this world, especially reading. Reading can open any doors and it can lead you into a path of success. Studies have confirmed that reading to your unborn child is very good. This way your child will develop a passion for reading.How do you develop a passion for reading? There is only one way you can boost your passion for reading. Let me explain this to you. If you want to learn how to ride a bike, you have to get on the bike as many times as possible until you have learned. It works the same way with reading. If you want to boost your reading, take a book and read it all the way through. When you finish reading your first book, take another book and do the same. Try to read as much as you can. If you are going out, grab a magazine, a book, an article or something to read. There is a very important factor behind the reading—reading comprehension. It’s what makes you understand the meaning behind the text. Let’s assume that you read a document and you are supposed to explain the meaning of the document. How would you explain the document if you couldn’t capture the message of the author?5．The first two paragraphs mainly talk about .A．the key to successB．the importance of readingC．what reading comprehension isD．how to develop a passion for reading6．We can define reading comprehension as.A．a strong passion for readingB．the latest information in readingC．the most important factor behind the readingD．something that makes people understand what they read7．The author develops the passage mainly by .A．following the natural time orderB．presenting opinions and giving examplesC．comparing the opinions of different peopleD．presenting a cause and analyzing its effects8．What do you suppose the following paragraph will talk about ?A．Popular reading websites.B．Famous people who love reading.C．The importance of reading at school.D．Ways to improve reading comprehension.Most people have some common sense. When we see something suspicious on TV, in the newspaper, or on the Internet, we roll our eyes and wonder how anyone could believe something so stupid. Nevertheless, there are stories that even educated people still believe. These tales may or may not be true, but they leave us wondering whether they are real or not. On National Geographic Channel, these stories are dissected(剖析) in full detail in the series Is It Real.Thousands of years ago, aliens landed on the Earth. They tampered (破坏) with the evolution of humans and the results of this can be seen practically everywhere. Sound ridiculous? Not to some people. Believe it or not, there are those who believe that alien astronauts had a hand in making the human race what it is today. Travel back in time with Ancient Astronauts and visit our “alien ancestors”.In the autumn of 1888, Jack the Ripper roamed(漫游) the streets of London’s East End. After his reign(统治) of terror was over, five women had been killed. To this day, the mystery of who killed these ladies remains unsolved. No one knows for sure, but the truth may berevealed on Jack the Ripper.Vampires(吸血鬼). Just the thought of these fictional beasts is enough to make your blood run cold. While we may think that they only come to life in books and movies, vampires are actually based on real people. Historians, folklorists, scientists and doctors all work together to investigate the plausibility(合理性) of vampires. Take a bite into this juicy mystery on Vampires.No other channel can offer this type of programming other than National Geographic Channel. In this unique series, they’ve stripped away 12 myths that have stood the test of time to expose the truth and find out the answer to the question—Is it real?9．What type of person would believe these stories?A．Those with a fear of ghosts.B．Those without any common senseC．Those including the educatedD．Only educated people.10．Who was Jack the Ripper?A．An infamous actor in London’s East End theater district.B．The name of a traveler to London’s East End.C．The name given to an unknown murderer.D．The serial killer of hundreds of women in the 1800s.11．The truth about Vampires may be known because ______.A．a novelist is looking into itB．different people in different fields are weighing in with itC．there’s new evidence that can prove their existenceD．National Geographic Channel knows the truth12．What is the purpose of this series?A．To uncover the details about a series of murders.B．To solve well-known crimes.C．To hide the truth about fairy tales.D．To analyse stories that people believe.Livescribe Echo Smartpen, $79.99This pen not only records audio, but also records whatever the user writes and even draws.This translates to almost two hours of full audio, or 32000 pages of written text. When using a Livescribe notebook, a college or high school student can easily edit notes without the disturbance of a laptop or tablet. This is perfect for the classrooms that don’t allow the use of electronics. Best of all, it allows users to quickly deliver their notes to a computer or laptop. Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard, $107.53It is a great choice for those who own many different devices and want to use a keyboard over the ones that come with the device. It works on tablets, PCs and even smartphones. It offers four different settings for each device, so changing from one to the other is as easy as turning a knob (把手). It even has a cradle（支架）to hold a tablet at the perfect angle, so typing is much easier and faster.ILUV Syren Pro, $ 93.84It is weather resistant and has a powerful sound engine that works in a full 360 degrees. This allows it to be used outdoors, next to pools and in other activities that are too risky to use other speakers. It offers Bluetooth support and works with iPhones, iPads and many other devices. With its top-mounted(顶部安装的) controls and wireless capabilities, it can be operated remotely.Cobra JumPak $92.88It can not only charge phones, but also do the same for most cars. It contains a built-in LED flashlight and a 7500mAh battery, as well as a USB port for charging phones. Best of all, it can be stored inside a backpack, so it is perfect for emergency situation and can even be stored in car console(控制台).13．Which device will a high school student choose to use in the classrooms ? A．Livescribe Echo SmartpenB．Logitech Bluetooth KeyboardC．ILUV Syren ProD．Cobra JumPak14．Which of the following is the benefit about the ILUV Syren Pro ?A．You can operate it remotely by a long wire.B．You can use it whatever the weather is.C．It contains a built-in LED flash light.D．It is easy to carry and hold.15．Cobra Jumpak is suitable for ________.A．a college student having to write long papers.B．a typist owning many different devicesC．a music lover listening to music in a noisy environment.D．a person having to use a cellphone for many hours each day.二、七选五The beauty of confidence is that it is possible to learn it, no matter who you are!Follow these simple steps to be confident. Consider your strengths and success.16．. Whenhave you helped others? What are you good at? When have you taken pride in yourself ? Whatare you working hard for? If you have difficulty thinking of your strengths and success, askyour family members or a close friend. Have goals. Sitting around and doing nothing will makeyou feel worse. Start with a small goal.17．. You’ll get more confidence achieving a small goal. Once you’ve achieved many smaller goals, you can set bigger goals.18．. Failure is the motherof success. When you fail, view it as a learning experience. Often we have to fail on our own togain experience. By failing, you have at least taken a chance. Pick a role model. Pick a rolemodel that is always confident and always learn from them. Study their action, their manners of speaking and how they communicate with others.19．. However, it’s a great place to start. Smile. Confident people smile often, and without much reason.20．. It tells the people around you that you’re comfortable in yourself and enjoying your time.A．Of course you don’t want to spend your entire life copying someone else.B．If possible, write them down so that you can look back at them later.C．Start projecting a more powerful you today.D．Smiling is a friendly and open gesture.E.Otherwise, you’ll get discouraged.F.After reaching a goal, reward yourself.G.Learn from failure.三、完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2021——2021学年度省六校协作体高一下学期期中联考英语试题（考试时间120分钟，分值150分）第一局部听力（共两节，总分值30分）第一节（共5小题，每题1.5分，总分值7. 5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a school.B. In an office.C. In a restaurant.2.What is the woman's trouble?A.She is late for the class.B.She can't find the classroom.C.She has little chance of getting into that class.3.What will the woman see tonight?A. A comedy.B. A match.C. A drama.4.What is the woman worried about the boy?A. His study.B. His work.C. His health.5.When will the next party be held?A. In April.B. In May.C. In August.第二节（共15小题，每题1.5分，总分值22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，答复第6、7题。

6.What is the relationship between Mr. Big and the woman?A. Her boss.B. Her teacher.C. Her husband.7.What do we know about Mr. Big?A.He is very strict.B.He often speaks too loudly.C.He always forgets his appointments.听第7段材料，答复第8至10题。

本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II 卷（非选择题）。

第I 卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In the hospital.B. In the office.C. At home.2. What does the man want to do actually?A. Go and buy a new computer.B. Have his computer repaired.C. Get some rest at home.3. When does the man think the woman should come to see him this morning?A. Between 10:00 and 11:00.B. Between 11:00 and 11:30.C. Between 11:30 and noon.4. What is the woman probably doing?A. Painting her bedroom.B. Recommending a color.C. Choosing paint.5. What does the article the man read say about pandas?A. They like eating sweet things.B. They are in danger of dying out.C. They are in need of more bamboo.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白。

2021-2022学年辽宁省沈阳市和平区东北育才学校高一（下）期中英语试卷一、第一部分：听力（共10小题，满分30分）1．（1.5分）What's the weather like at the moment？A．Rainy B．Sunny C．Cloudy．2．（1.5分）What's the women's roommate like？A．She's patient．B．She's nice．C．She's tidy．3．（1.5分）Why has John moved out？A．To be near schoolB．To live in a quiet place．C．To avoid the trouble．4．（1.5分）What's the man problem？A．He can't see the nice clearly．B．He has no ticket in the movie．C．He's parked in the wrong place．5．（1.5分）Which musical instrument does have？A．Drums．B．A guitar．C．A violin．6．（3分）听第6段材料，回答第6至7题．6．What can we learn from the conversation？A．The woman has missed her flight．B．The plane will take off tonight．C．The airport is closed7．What does the woman want？A．A room for herself alone．B．A hotel close to the airport．C．A room with bright light．7．（3分）听第7段材料，回答第8至 9 题．8．What can we learn about the woman？A．She isn't familiar with the Internet．B．She can't afford a camera．C．She doesn't like MA-205．9．What is the man probably going to do next？A．Reduce the budget．B．Change the modelC．Order a camera．8．（4.5分）听第8段材料，回答第10至12题．10．What does the man show the woman？A．A magazineB．Hair care productsC．A bottle of red wine．11．How will the woman's hair look？A．Long．B．Short．C．Shoulder-length．12．Why doesn't the woman want to change the color of her hair？ A．She thinks it's too expensive．B．She's afraid it might damage her hair．C．She doesn't like the suggested color．9．（6分）（1）How much pocket money does Lily get a month？ A．About 20 pounds．B．About 15 pounds．C．About 5 pounds．（2）Why does Lily want more pocket money？A．To get as much as her friends．B．To pay for music lessons．C．To buy some clothes．（3）When can Lily have pocket money？A．When she proves good at her school work．B．When she no longer argues with her mum．C．When she is mature in her mum's eyes．（4）What does David suggest Lily do？A．Have a discussion with her mum．B．Help her mum with housework．C．Sit down and wait Balmy．10．（6分）听录音，回答问题：（1）Where is the speaker？A．On a plane．B．In a bus．C．At a tourist site．（2）Why is food or drink not allowed on the journey？A．To avoid annoying others．B．To show respect for the guide．C．To guarantee passengers' safety．（3）How long can the tourists stay at the first destination？ A．15 to 30 minutes．B．About an hour．C．About two hours．（4）What is the second destination famous for？A．Stonehenge．B．The River Avoid．C．The Raman Baths．二、选择题（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）11．（1分）"Tommy，run!Be quick!The house is on fire!"the mother shouted，with______ clearly in her voice．（ ）A．anger B．rudeness C．regret D．panic12．（1分）Giving up my job to go back to fulltime education was a big________，but now I know was the bes t decision I ever made．（ ）A．project B．commitmentC．competition D．ambition13．（1分）The old engineer's eyes still shone bright in the wrinkled brown face and his step as he came acro ss the room was________，though slow．（ ）A．shaky B．heavy C．casual D．steady14．（1分）An unhappy childhood may have some negative effects on a person's characters；however，they a re not always_________．（ ）A．practical B．avoidable C．permanent D．beneficial15．（1分）The state-run company is required to make its accounts as_________ as possible for its staff to mon itor the use of money．（ ）A．transparent B．reasonableC．secure D．format16．（1分）Knowledge and learning are important if we want to be successful，but they may also________ ou r thinking．（ ）A．direct B．limit C．change D．improve17．（1分）The minister said．"We are ready for discussions with any legal parties，but we'll never_______ with criminals．"（ ）A．negotiate B．quarrel C．argue D．consult18．（1分）Clinical evidence began to__________，suggesting that the new drugs had a wider range of useful a ctivities than had been predicted from experiments in animals．（ ）A．operate B．straighter C．approve D．accumulate19．（1分）The government has taken measures to the high prices of daily goods to keep the market sta ble．（ ）A．take down B．bring down C．hand down D．tear down20．（1分）When asked about their opinion about the schoolmaster，many teachers would prefer to see hi m step aside younger men．（ ）A．in terms of B．in need ofC．in favor of D．in praise of三、完形填空（共1小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）21．（30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A，B，C，D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．The young woman entered the pool where an injured dolphin（海豚） was swimming．Despite her fear，she fe lt strong wearing her new leg．In her second grade．Maja（31）her cousin．Jasmina．After Jasmina's death．Maja swore she would hon or the little girl by（32）with a dolphin，an animal that both girls （33）．"Jasmina never got the c hance to do it．"says Maja．now32，"so I（34）that someday I'd do it for her．"In high school，Maja was（35） about sports．she even planned to become an athlete．（36），i n 1993．during the civil war in her home country，a bomb（37） her left leg．After tow years'（38） in the U．S．，Maja received her first artificial （人造的）leg．But（39） it di dn't fit well，walking for Maja was painful（40） she managed to graduate from a local high school．The n after receiving a（41）from Saint Francis University，she got a job at an insurance firm and （42）started her own company．To relax．Maja （43）often watch the dolphins play at an aquarium （水族馆）near her home．A young d olphin．Winter，who had lost its tail，caught her（44） One day，Maja happened to see trainers（45）Winter with a high-tech tail．When they were done．Winter swam freely in the water．Maja was（46）．She managed to find the inventors of Winter's tail．Within ten days，she had a new leg which freed he r the（47）that had troubled her for almost 16 years．Now，Maja was ready to keep her （48）．She went to the aquarium．Lowered herself into the pool and held out a hand to Winter，who approached （49），then swum away．After a few minutes．The dollop hint let Maja （50） its back Finally．the began to swim around the together．31．A．lost B．visited C．rescued D．left32．A．talking B．living C．swimming D．surfing33．A．adored B．adopted C．possessed D．premised34．A．pretended B．decided C．perfected D．agreed35．A．positive B．enthusiastic C．particular D．curious36．A．Undoubtedly B．Surprisingly C．Strangely D．Unfortunately37．A．took away B．took over C．cut down D．cut out38．A．study B．operation C．treatment D．experiment39．A．until B．because C．although D．if40．A．Otherwise B．Therefore C．Besides D．However41．A．scholarship B．degree C．prize D．notice42．A．gradually B．actually C．eventually D．naturally43．A．might B．should C．could D．would44．A．eye B．leg C．nose D．hand45．A．decorating B．guiding C．marking D．fitting46．A．inspired B．puzzled C．shocked D．amused47．A．worry B．sadness C．pain D．fear48．A．appointment B．promise C．record D．habit49．A．blindly B．angrily C．gratefully D．cautiously50．A．strike B．cover C．touch D．wipe四、阅读理解（共5小题；每小题8分，满分40分）22．（8分）Honesty，my mum always used to tell me，is the best policy．Of course，this didn't include her w hen she told me that if I didn't eat all my vegetables Father Christmas would find out and wouldn't give me a ny presents．But when it comes to medicine，I had assumed it was important to always be honest with my patients．Afte r all，the doctor patient relationship is based on trust，and therefore honesty is essential，Or so I thought．I had just started working in geriatrics（老年病科）．Mr．McMahon was brought in when his baby was faound very swollen．I took a medical history from his daughter would accompanied him in the ambulance．She'd been his main carer for years．I stood looking at him as she gave a detailed history．"Has he lost any wei ght recently？"I asked，"Well，it's funny you should mention that，but yes．"She said slowly．There was silen ce for a few moments．"Why？What are you worried about？"she asked，I hesitated．She was obviously very i nvolved in his care and it was only fair that I told her the truth．"Well，we need to prove it's not cancer．"I s aid and talked briefly about some of the tests I was going to order．Half an hour later，a nurse called me："Mr．McMahon's daughter broke down-she said you told her he had c ancer．"My heart sank．By the time I arrived at the ward，my consultant was already there，explaining that we still had to run lots of tests and that it was by no means confirmed that he had cancer．I stood silently at the end of the bed．My consultant was obviously angry with me and as we left Mr．McMahon，she turned to me．"Why on carch did you do that？"she asked to disbelief．I looked at her and bit my hp．"She asked me wh at I was worried about and I told her．"I said，hanging my head．"And give her more to worry about？"replied my consultant．"You don't say the word‘cancer' until it's confirmed．Even if you suspect it，think very carefully before you tell people．"As it turned out，it wasn't cancer．But I did learn that when someone is stressed and worried about their loved one they're sometimes selective in what they hear-and as a doctor it's important to be mindful of this．In being truthful，I'd made the situation worse．51．The purpose of the first two paragraphs is to show that the author ．A．misunderstood the doctor-patient relationshipB．was anxious to receive Christmas giftsC．regarded honesty as the best policyD．had an unhealthy eating habit52．The author's consultant was angry with him because ．A．he told the daughter what he suspected．B．he delayed running the necessary tests．C．he failed to confirm the parent's disease．D．he forgot what the consultant had advised．53．The author hung his head （the underlined part in Para.4）because he was feeling．A．guilty B．hurt C．disappointed D．helpless54．What lesson has the author learnt from his experience？A．Learning form parents is necessary．B．Jumping to a conclusion is dangerous．C．Telling the truth may not always be the best solution．D．Selecting pleasant words may not be the perfect policy．23．（8分）Howling is a behavior commonly observed among a wolf pack．An animals，wolves work togethe r to hunt and rely on howling was an important means of communication each other．There are different expl anations of a wolf's howl and it appears that there may be more to discover．One theory is that wolves howl t o bend better together．It's almost as if howling together helps the pack stay together．Perhaps something s imilar to people feeling a sense of involvement with each other when singing a song together．But this theor y may be wrong，explains Fred H．Harington，a professor who studies wolf behavior．Indeed，there have be en times when wolves have been seen one moment howling in a exhorts，and the next，quarreling among ea ch other．It appears that usually the lowest-tanking members of the pack may actually be"punished"for. Joining in the chorus at times．So is howling a way to strengthen a social bond or just a way to reconfirm sta tus among its members？--Why do wolves howl for sure？What is clear，however，is that howling is often used among packmates to locate each other．Hunting groun ds are distant and it happens that wolves may separate from one another at times．When this happens，howl ing appears to be an excellent means of gathering．Howling，interestingly，is a contagious behaviour．When one wolf starts to howl，very likely others will follo w．This is often seen to occur in the morning，as if wolves were doing some sort of"roll call"where wolves al l howl together to howl，very likely others will follow．This is often seen to occur in the morning，as if wolve s were doing w some sort of"roll call"where wolves all howl together to report their presence．55．What the possible similarity between wolves' howling together and human's singing in chorus？ ． A．The act of calling each other．B．the sense of accomplishment．C．The act of hunting for something．D．The sense of belonging to a group．56．Why does Harrington think the "social bond" theory may be wrong？ ．A．Wolves separate from each other after howling．B．Wolves tend to protect their hunting grounds．C．Wolves sometimes have quarrels after howling together．D．Wolves of low rank are encouraged to join in the chorus．57．Researchers are sure that wolves often howl to ．A．show their ranksB．find their companionsC．report the missing onesD．express their loneliness58．"Howling…is a contagious behaviour"（in the last paragraph）means ．A．howling is a signal for huntingB．howling is a way of communicationC．howling often occurs in the morningD．howling spreads from one to another．24．（8分）In today's throw away society，dealing with the city's growing mountain of waste is an increasing challenge for the city council（市议会）．Recently．Edinburgh is faced with the problem of disposing of（处理）about 250，000 million tons of waster a year．Despite different ways to dispose of much of it in a green manner---largely through encouraging rec ycling---its aging facilities such as the Powderhall landfill do not have the ability to deal with it．The European Union（EU） has issued a new policy，regulating how such mountains of waster are to be dispo sed of．The five councils （Edinburgh．East Lothian．West Lothian．Midlethian and Borders） face fine aroun d ＄18 million a year from 2013 if they don't increase recycling levels and rely less on landfill．With this in mi nd，the councils got together with the idea of building a large incinerator plant （垃圾焚烧厂）to burn half o f the waste produced in their districts．But the plan fell apart after the change of target levels by a new UK g overnment waste policy which required that no more than 25% of the city's waste should be disposed of in thi s way by 2025．After the plan was abandoned，a private company which already transported millions of tons of the city's was t by train to a landfill site near Dunbar，offered an alternative solution when it suggested opening a huge wa ste site near Portobello．Since Powderhall is supposed to close in 2015，it seemed necessary for the members of the Edinburgh Counci l to accept the suggestion．But soon they turned it down-after 700 local objections reached them-because i t would have meant hundreds of lorries a day making loud noise through heavily populated areas．That still leaves the council with a problem．By 2013，only 50% of 1995 levels of waste will be allowed to be sent to landfill．Even if recycling large are met，there will still be a large amount of rubbish to be burnt u p．Due to this，Edinburgh and Midlothian councils have now decided to work together to build an incinerato r plant as time to find a solution is fast running out．59．The main way of handling waste in a green manner in Edinburgh is ．A．recycling B．restoring C．burying D．burning60．The five councils worked out a plan to build an incinerator plant to ．A．reduce the roast of burying wasteB．meets the EU requirementsC．speed up waste recyclingD．replace landfill sites61．The city council of Edinburgh rejected the suggestion to open a huge landfill site near Portobello becaus e ．A．a name from a private companyB．the council was not interested in itC．it was not supports by EUD．the local people was against it62．What is the final dream an Edinburgh and Midlothian Country？ ．A．To open a new landfill nearbyB．To close the powder hall landfill in 2015C．To set up a plan for burning wasteD．To persuade people to deduce their waste．25．（8分）Feeling blue about world？"Cheer up．"Says science writer Matt Ridley．"The world has never bee n a better place to live in，and it will keep on getting better both for humans and got nature．"Ridley calls himself a tat ional optimist-tactical．because he's carefully weighed the evidence optimistic．beca use that offence shows human progress to be both unavoidable and good．And this is what he's set out to p rone from unique point of view in his most recent book．The Rant anal Opting．He views mankind as grand e nterprise that．on the whole．has done little but progress for 100.000 years．He backed his finding with har d gathered though years of research．Here's how he explains his views．Shopping fuels inventionIt is reported that there are more than ten billion different producers for sale in London alone．Even allowin g for the many people who still live in poverty．our own generation has access to more nutritious food．mor e convenient transport．bigger houses，better ears．and of course，more pounds and dollars than any who li ved before us．This will continue as long as we there things to make other things，This more we specialize an d exchange，the better off we'll be．2）Brilliant advancesOne reason we are richer，healthier，taller，cleverer，longer-lived and freer than ener before is that the fou r most basie human needs-food，clothing，fuel and shelter-have grown a lot cheaper．Take one example．I n 1800 a candle providing one hour's light cost six hours' work．In the 1880s the same light from an oil lam p took 15 minutes' work to pay for．In 1950 it was eight seconds．Today it's half second．3）Let's not kill ourselves for climate changeMitigating（减轻） climate change could prove just as damaging to human welface as climate change itself．A child that dies from indoor smoke in a village，where the use of fassil-fuel（化石燃料） electrieity is forhidd en by well meaming members of green polucal movements trying to save the world，is just as great a traged y as a child that mes in a flood caused by climate change．If chmaic change proves to be xxxx，but cutting ca rbon canses realparn，we may well find that we have stopped a nose bleed by putting a tournquet（止血带） a round our necks．63．What is the theme of Ridley's most recent book？ ．A．Weakness of human nature．B．Concern about climate change．C．Importance of practical thinking．D．Optimism about human progress．64．How does Ridley look at shopping？ ．A．It encourages the creation of things．B．It results in shortage of goods．C．It demands more fossil fuels．D．It causes a poverry problem．65．The candle and lamp example is used to show that ．A．oil lamps give off more light than candlesB．shortening working time brings about a happier life．C．advanced technology helps to produce better candles．D．increased production rate leads to lower cost of goods．66．What does the last sentence of the passage imply？ ．A．Cutting carbon is necessary in spite of the huge cost．B．Overreaction to cliamate change may be dangerous．C．People's health is closely related to climate change．D．Careless medical treatment may cause great pain．26．（8分）Which are you more likely to have with you at any given moment-your cell phone or your wallet？Soon you may be able to throw your wallet away and pay for things with a quick wave of your smart phone over an electron scannet．In January，Starbucks announced that customers could start using their phones to buy coffee in 6，800 of it s states．This is the first pay by phone practice in the U．S．，but we're likely to see more wireless payment a lternatives as something called ucar field communication（NFC）gets into America's consumer electuaries．La st December some new smart phones which contain an NFC chip were introduced to the midlit．Already in use in part of Asia and Europe，NFC their plan a few inches live a payment terminal a one a few pa rt need to be worked out，like who will get to collect the profitable transaction（交易）fees．Although some credit card providers have been experimenting with wave and pay systems that use NFC enabled credit cards，cellphone service providers truly try to mused their way into the point of sale （POS）market．Three big c ellphone service providers have formed a joint tenture（合资企业）that will go into operation over the next 15 months．Its goal is"to lead the U．S．payments industry from cards to mobile phone．"The other big NFC sue，apart from how payments will be processed，is security，For instance，what's to sto p a thief from digitally pickpocketing you？"We're still not at the point where an attacker can just brush again st yee in a crowd and steal all the money out of your phone，"says Jimmy Shah．A mobile security researche r，"Users may also be able to set transaction times，requiring a password to be entered for larger purchase s．Bussiness？Keep in mind you lost your smart phone，it can be located on a located on a map and remotely ned Plus，your phone can be password protected，Your wallet isn't．67．What is predicted to happen in the U．S．？ ．A．The expansion of cellphone companies．B．The boom of pay by phone business．C．The disappearance of credit cards．D．The increase of Starbucks sales．s68．The NFC technology can be used to ．A．ensure the safety of shoppersB．collect transaction fees easilyC．make purchase faster and simplerD．improve the quality of cellphones69．Three cellphone service providers form a joint venture to ．A．strengthen their relationshipB．get a share in the payments industryC．sell more cellphonesD．test the NFC technology70．According to the what can users do if they lose their smart phones？ ．A．Stop the luneting of niet phones．B．Stop a passwant．C．Cat all the money out of their phones．D．Can large purchases．五、完成句子（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列各小题，根据括号内的汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应题号后。

2020-2021学年沈阳市东北育才实验学校高三英语期中试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALocated besideLake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.The Olympic ParkThe journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The first Olympic symbolThe “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope. The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The stadiumsThe stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present, including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums, the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Olympic medalsHave you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic symbol.C.The stadiums.D.The Olympic medals.2.What do you know from The first Olympic symbol?A.The first modern Olympics took place inGreece.B.There are six color1 s on the flag of every country.C.Australia used to be the largest continent on earth.D.The “Olympic Rings” flag was created in 1913.3.What can you do in the section of The stadiums?A.Admire the view ofLake Geneva.B.Meet some famous designers.C.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.D.Talk with guests of honour.BAfter almost an entire year of not going shopping and vacationing, you find the numbers reflected by your bank account meet your heart’ s desire.Now the most important question comes, what to do with the earnings? Should you fulfill dreams of the present, invest in preserving the future or perhaps keep saving it for a rainy day?Our elders always try to teach us the value of money and its moral weakness. One may be on a winning streak (连续成功) now, but it will not always be so. One will have days when there will be no sunshine but only rain, and their luck will hide behind those thick grey clouds. Save for those rainy days, they say. Do not spend too much, live within a budget,refrain fromcredit no matter how small and save for the future.Since the very first time we earn our own money from a summer job or earning our first salary, the lessons start. In fact, the pocket money that we receive when we are children begins the process of learning how to best manage one’ s money.People often think like this — one day when I have enough money, I will travel the world. Then, once we do earn enough money, tomorrow’ s plans start shadowing our present ones. However, is it wise to keep living for that future? Will we still enjoy or even be able to backpack in our 50s? How will we ever enjoy our present if we are constantly living for the future?Good questions, aren’ t they? I say travel but don’ t let yourself run dry, treat yourself to some luxuries but also keep enough for your necessities, and enjoy your present but with a plan for the foreseeable future. Life is for the living, so live it sensibly.4. Why do elders teach us to save money?A. Because there are more rainy days in life.B. Because no one can win streak.C. Because good days may end.D. Because money can’t buy everything.5. What does the underlined phrase “refrain from” mean in Paragraph 3?A. select fromB. hold backC. rely onD. prefer to6. Which of the following opinions would the author agree?A. To enjoy yourself in the right time.B. To wait to travel until we have enough money.C. To go backpacking in our 50s.D. To live for the future.7. What should we do with the earnings according to the author?A. We should save all for rainy days.B. We should fulfill our dreams.C. We should entertain ourselves.D. We should live the present wisely.CTexas has been one of the most restrictive gun-rights states in America.Thanks to a new law,however,the state will be one of the most relaxed,to the degree that police are discouraged from even asking about someone's guns. And if they do, they may not have much power to do anything if the person refuses to show a license.To be sure, the law is strict in its own way,offering a model for regulation. Under the law, open-carry citizens have to be licensed, a process that includes safety and shooting tests. They also have to show no prior psychological problems, and they have to be at least 21 years old.It is true that gun violence dropped sharply after restrictive laws were put in place in countries like Great Britain and Australia. However,the US public seems more interested than ever in weapons and the power they convey,despite gun control groups' concern over the increase of violence. Most states in America have steadily expanded gun rights since the end of a 10-year assault(攻击)weapons ban in 2004. Black Friday this year saw the biggest gun cache(贮存)ever purchased in one day.Considering those trends,there's a heated debate about whether the new Texas law is a model piece of legislation(立法)for a changing America,or a walking disaster just begging for trouble. As the law doesn't provide any punishment for those who refuse to show a license to a police officer, critics fear that officers may find it tough to handle potentially deadly situations. After all, armed citizens will no longer be considered suspicious, even though a lot of people might be alarmed by the sight. Most police in Texas have been told to not engage guncarriers unless they are doing something questionable or appear drunk.For sure,New Year's Day will be an exciting one for Texas gun owners. What's not yet known is how the rest of Texas will respond.8. All of the following are required in the new Texas law for open carry EXCEPTA. age limitB. mental conditionC. online registrationD. gun-operating skills9. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A. The reason for putting forward the new Texas law.B. The present situation of gun possession in America.C. The impact of the assault weapons ban in 2004.D. The inaction of the US government as to gun control.10. What do critics think the new Texas law will probably lead to?A. Heavier workload for policemen.B. Disrespect for officers.C. Lack of trust among citizens.D. Difficulty in crime prevention.11. What is the author's attitude towards the new Texas law?A. Negative.B. Cautious.C. Indifferent.D. Approving.DHoneybees can’t swim, and when their wings are wet, they can’t fly, either. But Chris Roh and other researchers at the California Institute of Technology found that when bees drop into bodies of water, they can use their wings toproduce little waves and slide toward land-like surfers who create and then ride their own waves.As with many scientific advances-IsaacNewton’s apple or Benjamin Franklin’s lightning bolt-Dr. Roh’s experiment began with a walk. Passing Caltech’s Millikan Pond in 2016, he observed a bee on the water’s surface producing waves. He wondered how an insect known for flight could push itself through water.Dr. Roh and his co-worker, Morteza Gharib, used butterfly nets to collect localPasadenahoneybees and observed their surf-like movements. The researchers used a wire to restrict each bee’s bodily movement, allowing close examination of their wings. They found that the bee bends its wings at a 30-degree angle, pulling up water and producing a forward force. Bees get trapped on the surface because water is roughly three times heavier than air. But that weight helps to push the bee forward when its wings move quickly up and down. It’s a tough exercise for the bees, which the researchers guess could handle about 10 minutes of the activity.The researchers said the surf-like movement hasn’t been documented in other insects and most semiaquatic insects use their legs forpropulsion, which is known as water-walking. It may have evolved in bees, they-predicted.Dr. Roh and Dr. Gharib have imagined many practical applications for bees’ surfing. One plan is to use their observations to design robots able to travel across sky and sea. “This could be useful for search and rescues, or for getting samples of the surface of the ocean, if you can’t send a boat or helicopter,” Dr. Gharib said.12. What does the author intend to show by mentioningNewtonandFranklin?A. Roh’s admiration for them.B. Roh’s chance discovery about bees.C. Their outstanding talent for science.D. Their similar achievements in discovery.13. What plays the most vital role in a bee’s moving forward on water?A. The air weight.B. Its leg extension.C. The water movement.D. Its continuous wingbeat.14. What does the underlined word “propulsion” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Fast flightB. Driving force.C. Pulling speed.D. Explosive power.15. What does the text mainly tell us?A. Honeybees can surf to safety.B. Bees help scientists make inventions.C. Insects can adapt to the environment.D. Nature is a helpful guide for discovery.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。