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2019-2020学年揭阳市第一中学高三英语月考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFour Online EventsThe handshake：an anthropologist’s guideWhat is its biological purpose？What are the best and worst handshakes？In this talk，scientist Ella Al-Shamahi examines the power of touch and argues the handshake is at least 7 million years old．This event will start at 18:00 pm on 25 March and will last one hour．Standard ticket price：£15(A 20％discount for those who buy the ticket before March 20.)A rescue plan for natureWhat do we need to do to restore the planet 's biodiversity and preventthe next pandemic (疫情)？Join scientist Cristian Samper as he talks about how our ignoring nature caused the pandemic-and how we can seize a unique opportunity to build back better．This free event will start at 18:00 pm on 15 April．Origins of lifeWhy is the planet the way it is？How did we get here？Does everything happen for a reason or are some things left to chance？Research shows we live in a world driven by chance．In this talk，biologist Sean B Carroll will tell the stories of the mother of all accidents，and the surprising power of chance in our lives and the world．This event will start at 19:30 pm on 22 April and will last two hours．Standard ticket price：£18(A 10％discount for those who buy the ticket before April 17.)The truth about exerciseShould we all be hitting the gym three times a week？Should we worry about sitting to omuch？If you are strong and fit，can you get away with being inactive？In this talk，specialist Jason Gill introduces what science can really tell us about how much we need to move to live a healthy life．This event will start at 19:00 pm on May 13 and will last one hour，Standard ticket price：£12(A 15％discount for those who buy the ticket before May 8.)1.How much should you at least spend on the event about the handshake？A.£10.2．B.£12．C.£13．D.£16.2．2.From whom can you learn about the origins of life？A.Ella Al-Shamahi．B.Cristian Samper．C.Sean B Carroll．D.Jason Gill．3.What does the four online talks have in common？A.They are science-based．B.They are about cultures．C.They are related to nature．D.They are intended for the young．BI’ve never been the kind of person to say, “it’s the thought that counts” when it comes to gifts. That was until a couple of weeks ago, when my kids gave me a present thatblew me away.For years now, I’ve been wanting to sell our home, the place where my husband and I raised our kids. But to me, this house is much more than just a building.In the front room, there’s a wall that has hundreds of pencil lines, marking the progress of my children’s growth. Every growth stage is marked in grey, with each child’s name and the date they were measured. Of all the objects and all the memories, it’s this one thing in a home that’s the hardest to leave behind. Friends I know have returned home after work only to discover their wall of heights has been freshly painted over. A new paint job wouldn’t normally be greeted by tears, but erasing that evidence of motherhood hurts more than it should. Our kids grow in so many ways, but the wall is physical evidence of their progress, right there for everyone to see. Over the years, I’ve talked about how much I would hate leaving that wall behind when I moved, even though the last marks were made 10 years ago when my kids stopped growing.So one day, while I was at work, my childrendecided to do something about it.They hired Jacquie Manning, a professional photographer whose work is about capturing (捕捉) the beautiful things in life, from clear lakes and skies to diamonds and ballgowns (舞会礼服).She came to our house while I was at work, and over several hours, took photos of the hundreds of drawings and lines, little grey fingerprints (手印), and old marks. Somehow, she managed to photograph all those years of memories perfectly. Afterwards, she put all the photos together into one image, transforming them into a beautiful history of my family.Three weeks later, my children’s wonderful gift made its way to me—a life-size photo of the pencil lines and fingerprints that represents entire lifetimes of love and growth.4. The underlined phrase in Para. I “blew me away” probably means “________”.A. attracted meB. surprised meC. accepted meD. refused me5. What does the house really mean to the author?A. A house.B. Buildings.C. An object.D. Memories.6. What surprised the friends I know after work?A. Finding the wall repainted.B. Erasing the fingerprints.C. Greeting them by tears.D. Leaving the wall unfinished.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Gift Made with LoveB. Buildings Made by ChildrenC. A Very Wonderful PaintingD. A Family HistoryCJoy Mangano is now an American inventor. She was divorced and had three kids under age 7 when she was 33, and was barely keeping up payments on her small two-bedroom home by working extra hours as a waitress. “There were times when I would lie in bed and think. I didn't know how I was going to pay that bill,” Mangano says.But she had a special ability for seeing the obvious thing. She knew how hard it was to mop the floor. “I was tired, of bending down, putting my hands in dirty water, wringing (拧) out a mop,” Mangano says. “So, There's gotta be a better way.”How about a “self-wringing” mop? She designed a special tool you could twist in two directions at once, and still keep your hands clean and dry. She set out to sell it, first a few at flea markets.Then Mangano met with the media. But would couch potatoes (电视迷) buy a mop? The experts on shopping TV were less than certain. They gave it a try, and it failed Mangano was sure it would sell if they'd let her do the on-camera display. She said, “Get me on that stage, and I will sell this mop because it's a great item.”So QVC, a multinational corporation specializing in televised home shopping, took a chance on her. “I got onstage and the phones went crazy. We sold every mop in minutes.”Today she's president of Ingenious Designs, a multimillion-dollar company, and one of the stars of HSN, the Home Shopping Network. Talking about the household invention, Mangano says, “It is as natural for me as it is for a parent to talk about their child.”8. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. Mangano's small home.B. Mangano's work experience.C. Mangano's unhappy marriage.D. Mangano's hard living conditions.9. Mangano sold the mop successfully with the help of ________.A. HSNB. QVCC. couch potatoesD. experts on shopping TV10. What does Mangano think of her invention?A. Normal.B. Special.C. Unsatisfactory.D. Unbelievable.11. What can we learn from the text?A. HSN is a business organization that sells goods on the Internet.B. The experts on shopping TV were confident about Mangano's mop.C. Mangano got the idea of self-wringing mop from her own experience.D Mangano once had to work seven days a week to support her family.DWe touch our faces all the time, and it had never seemed to be a big problem—until COVID-19 arrived. Touching our faces—the "T-zone" of our eyes, nose and mouth in particular—can mean giving ourselves the deadly virus.This is why organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have suggested that we avoid touching our faces. "Just stop this simple behavior," William Sawyer, founder of Henry the Hand, a nonprofit organization that promotes hand hygiene (卫生), told The Washington Post. "It's the one behavior that would be better than any vaccine (疫苗) ever created."Yet, stopping this "simple" behavior might be harder than you think because it's already hardwired (固定存在于) into our system.Some face touchingis an automatic reflex (反射) —like when there is an itch (痒) on your nose, you'll scratch (挠) it without thinking. According to CNBC, a 2014 study found that touching your face also helps to reduce stress and regulate emotions. For example, you're more likely to do it when you feel awkward or embarrassed. According to Dacher Keltner, a psychologist at the University of California Berkeley, US, this action may also come with asocial function: When you are talking to someone and want to change the subject, for example, touching your face is like "the curtains on a stage, closing up one act of the social drama, ushering (引导) in the next," Keltner told the BBC.Moreover, face-touching in almost all of these occasions is subconscious, which means it's very hard to change "because you don't even know you're doing it", said Sawyer. But you're not alone. In a 2015 study, wherea group of medical students were filmed in class, it was found that they touched their faces an average of 23 times an hour—with 44 percent of the touches being in the "T-zones". That was particularly surprising since medical students were supposed to know better.Since it's so hard to shake the habit, maybe the easiest way is to wash our hands more often. This way, we can be sure that our hands are free from the novel coronavirus.12. What do the first two paragraphs talk about?A. The best way to fight COVID-19B. How organizations are fighting COVID-19.C. Typical hand hygiene problems in the fight against COVID-19.D. The necessity to avoid touching our faces to fight COVID-19.13. Why is it hard for people to stop touching their faces?A. It makes people feel more confident.B. Many are unaware of this behavior's risks.C. They usually do it automatically and subconsciouslyD. Many think the action helps them express their emotions.14. Which of the following is a social function of touching faces, according to the text?A. Using it as a sign to change the topicB. Bringing a conversation to an end.C. Showing an interest in the ongoing subject.D. Making others feel relaxed while talking.15. What is the author's purpose in mentioning a 2015 study on a group of medical students?A. To give tips on how to stop touching faces.B. To prove that it is common for people to touch their faces.C. To show it is impossible to shake the habit of touching your face.D. To show how hygiene awareness helps people avoid touching their faces.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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第一部分听力（省略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.ALet's Explore （探究）The Nature!Are you interested in animals and nature？Want to enjoy your summer holiday and learn something interesting and useful？Here comes your CHANCE! Youth Explore has prepared you with a THREE﹣DAY SUMMER PROGRAM! You can take part in many hands﹣on activities and meet with live animals﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣giraffes, pandas, tigers, and so on!More information about the program is as follows：Age: Students aged 8～16Groups: There are 2 programs for you to choose from. Each program needs at most 15 students.Program ADates: 14～16 July, 2014 Days: Monday to Wednesday Time: 10:00 a.m.～4:00 p.m.Program BDates: 5～7 August, 2014 Days: Tuesday to Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m.～4:00 p.m.Program cost: ﹩230 for members; ﹩250 for non﹣membersHow to do: Simply come to our center to get an application form （申请表）.Send your completed form on or before 11th July, 2014（Friday）.Notes:1. NO FREE LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED because of personal food differences. Youmay either bring a lunch﹣box or pay for lunch at our restaurants.2. Both programs will start 1 DAY later if there is a warning of rainstorms.COME AND JOIN US NOW!! DON'T MISS THE CHANCE!!21.can join the three﹣day summer program.A. A kid of 7B. A girl of 17C. A boy of 14D. A man of 2622. Free lunches aren't provided because .A. the lunches cost too muchB. people have different tastesC. there are many restaurantsD. they may bring lunch﹣boxes23. Two members and one non﹣member should pay for the program.A.$690B. $710C. $730D. $750BMy challenge for you is this: to read a book for 15minutes every single day for a month.Let me explain a bit, by telling you where the challenge came from. I have many things in common with my dad, like music taste and sense of humor, but sadly reading isn't one of them.I can happily spend a whole day with a book, but my dad can't read a book for longer than about5 minutes. He reads emails, websites and papers for work, but not books. He's busy, so I think sitting down to read for just 15minutes a day is a good way to relax and to introduce him to reading.My dad is not the only person who avoids books. I know lots of people would rather relax on their computers or in front of the TV. Everyone is different and has their own interests, but Ithink there are lots of benefits to reading, which screen﹣based activities don't have.Firstly, it's better for your eyes. Looking at screens can be very stressful for your eye muscles, and clearly you should avoid looking at screens for an hour before bed, to get a good night's sleep.One thing I personally love reading, is being transported to another world﹣I often forget the time or things around me! Reading is a great way to switch off before you go to bed, because you think more about the world of the book, rather than the real world, so you can truly relax.I know you can be transported to a different world in a film or a TV show, but I think books do it better.I also enjoy hearing what people are doing and finding out what they think. Reading gives me the chance to get to know hundreds of new people! It also teaches you to see things from other people's point of view, and understand other people's decisions or opinions. With a book, you can hear everything a character is thinking or feeling﹣you really can be inside someone else's head!So give it a go! Take 15 minutes when you are waking up, going to bed, eating lunch, or having a coffee. If you read a lot, why not try 15 minutes of an English book, or pass the challenge on to someone else？Good luck, and happy reading!24.The author mentions his father in the text to show .A. his father is busyB. reading is importantC. his father likes readingD. many people have no habit of reading25.The author writes the text mainly basing on .A. his personal experienceB. some scientific experimentsC. his father's personal adviceD. knowledge from books26.The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 5 refers to .A. helping readers sleep wellB. making readers feel relaxedC. transporting readers to a different worldD. reminding readers of the real world27.What is the author's attitude to reading？A. Negative.B. Uncertain.C. Supportive.D. Doubtful.CKathy could still remember the night she had to leave her home in Hungary. It was the beginning of World War II and her family had to leave their country as soon as possible. She quickly filled a bag with a few pieces of clothing. her diary. and her treasure﹣a beautiful silk scarf.Kathy and her best friend. Monica. had asked their parents to buy them matching scarves. They each would wear the scarves as a symbol of their friendship. Kathy had no idea that she was going to America that night and would not be returning.Kathy kept that special silk scarf for many years. One day she decided to give it to her granddaughter. Eliza. to wear to her first job interview for good luck. Kathy was afraid that Eliza would lose the scarf. but the granddaughter promised. "Don't worry. Grandma. nothing's going to happen to your scarf. You'll see. It is going to bring both of us luck today." And with that. Eliza kissed her grandmother and left for the interview.That afternoon Eliza left the interview. feeling sure that she had got the job. So she decided to celebrate by going to a restaurant. As she was sitting at her table. she felt someone looking at her. Sitting next to her was an old woman. who could not take her eyes away from her."I'm sorry. do I know you？" Eliza asked."I'm sorry. dear. but you make me think of someone I once knew." the old woman replied. "My best friend looked like you and used to wear a scarf just like the one you're wearing around your neck." Eliza listened carefully. with her eyes and mouth wide open. She had heard stories of her grandmother's best friend and knew the meaning of the scarf. Could this be Monica. her grandmother's childhood friend？Eliza introduced herself and waited to hear the name of the other woman."My name's Monica. dear. I lived in Hungary as a child. but my family had to leave when I was fourteen years old. I've been living here in California ever since." said the old woman.Eliza could not believe her ears ……28.Kathy and her family left their country because .A. Kathy found a job in the USAB. Kathy would study in CaliforniaC. they had no friends in EuropeD. they wanted to get away from the war29..From the underlined sentence in Paragraph 6. we can infer（推断）that Eliza felt .A. surprisedB. thankfulC. sorryD. nervous30.What would Eliza most probably do after the dinner？A. She gave the silk scarf to Monica.B. She went for another job interview.C. She showed Monica around California.D. She took Monica to meet her grandmother.31.The best title for this passage can be .A. A Gift from ParentsB. A Scarf of LuckC. A Successful InterviewD. A Story in the WarDCan dogs and cats get along well in the same home？People who are thinking about getting a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found that if the cat is taken back home before the dog. and if they are introduced when still young （less than 6 months for cats. a year for dogs）. it is highly probable that the two pets will get along smoothly. In two﹣thirds of the homes cats and dogs have a good relationship.However. it wasn't all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes. while aggression（侵略.好斗）and fighting were found in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body languages are just different. For example. when a cat turns its head away it means aggression. while a dog doing the same means submission（顺从）.In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully. researchers found a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each other's language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk "Dog". and dogs can learn how to talk "Cat".What's interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to become smarter. They can learn to read each other's body languages. suggesting that the two may have more in common than was expected. Once familiar with each other's body language. cats and dogs can play together. and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa.The importance of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets ﹣to people who don't get along well. including neighbors. colleagues at work. and even countries. If cats and dogs can learn to get along. surely people have a good chance.32.Some cats and dogs may fight when .A. they are cold to each otherB. they look away from each otherC. they are introduced at an early ageD. they misunderstand each other's body languages33.What is found surprising about cats and dogs?A.They learn to speak each other`s language.B.They watch each other`s behaviors.C.They eat and sleep together.D.They know something from each other`s voices.34. It is suggested in Paragraph4 that cats and dogsA.have common interests.B.are less different than was thought.C.have a common body language.D.are not so smart as was expected.35.What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs？A. We should learn to get along well with others.B. We should know more about animals.C. We should live in peace with animals.D. We should learn more body languages.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分.满分10分）根据短文内容.从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项。
广东省揭阳市某校高一（上）第一次月考英语试卷第一部分：阅读理解（共两节）第一节（满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．1.Good news! Job offered.Receptionist AdministrationFull TimeA receptionist is required from 1st June 2015 at Dartford Science & Technology College. The position is only from 8:30 am to 4: 30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Friday, with an hour's break for lunch every day. The successful applicant must have a good telephone manner, good interpersonal skills and IT skills.Science TechnicianTerm time plus 10 days, 37 hours per weekWe are looking for a technician to provide a technical support service for science teaching staff. Applications are to be received no later than midnight on 10th June 2015.Health & Social Care TeacherOur client, an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in Ealing, West London, is currently seeking a teacher for Health & Social Care. The position will be a full﹣time post until July 2015. We require an energetic teacher to develop the learning potential of students. We are seeking someone with excellent subject knowledge who can combine academic strictness and achievement with enjoyment of teaching Health & Social Care.If you are keen to work, click the button below.（1）The receptionist to be employed will work ________.A. 20 hours a weekB. 37 hours a weekC. 39.5 hours a weekD.34.5 hours a week（2）________ is needed in a school in Ealing, West London.A.A full﹣time science teacherB.A teacher with the ability to get along with peopleC.A teacher with excellent knowledge about Health & Social CareD.A technician who can provide a technical support service（3）The text is most likely to appear ________.A.on the InternetB.in a novelC.in a magazineD.in a newspaper 2. Are you afraid of moving up to senior high school? It is a completely new experience, but you shouldn't worry．We've got a guide to help you．You're not alone．Remember that everybody else in your year is in the same boat．You may not notice it, but they're just as nervous as you are．Moving to senior high school is a chance, not a problem．Things are different, and all you need to do is to be polite and learn the new rules．The teachers will help．If you don't know what to do or are worried about something, then ask for help．Teachers are probably the best people to turn to, because they have experience in helping new students．Pay attention to what your teachers say．Everything changes．There are lots of differences between junior high school and senior high school．You will have your lessons with different teachers in different rooms．You will have homework for different subjects on different days, so make sure you get organised．Make sure you know which rooms your classes are in and which days you have your different subjects on．Other points:If you've got an older brother or sister at the school, then ask them for advice．Be yourself!It sounds simple, but things will become better if you just act naturally．Having early nights makes a difference．You'll also find it easier to get up in the morning!（1）What does the author think of moving up to senior high school？________A.It is a difficult problem．B.It's a good chance．C.It sounds simple．D.It's worrying．．（2）When you don't know what to do，you can________．A.write your problems downB.follow your younger brotherC.go to bed earlyD.turn to your teachers．（3）Which of the following does the author suggest you do？________A.Just act naturally．B.Don't be shy．C.Ask your classmates for help．D.Pay attention to others．．（4）The main purpose of the passage is to________．A.tell students about a new experienceB.help students that are going to senior high schoolC.tell students how to make full use of timeD.teach students how to organise themselves．3. People usually visit cafes to ease themselves of their tiredness and keep themselves from falling asleep, but Mr． Healing, a popular cafe chain in South Korea actually does the opposite． Customers can come in, order a drink, lie down a comfortable massage chair, and take a nap．Many Koreans suffer from a lack of sleep as a result of overworking, so any opportunity to relax and even take a nap is greatly appreciated． Mr． Healing is the perfect place to go when you're on a short work or school break and you need to catch up on sleep． The cafe offers massage periods in various modes, depending on how much time you have and how you choose to spend it．The 20﹣minute session is priced at﹩3.5, the 30﹣minute massage costs﹩7, and the 50﹣minute session is ﹩9, all of which also include a drink． Once you make your choice, you are taken to the "healing center"． You are asked to take off your shoes as well as any jewelry that might damage the chairs, after which you can choose a massage mode, from "stretch" or "sleep"． You can start with stretch for a few minutes, and then switch to sleep if you want to take a short nap． After ________comes to an end, you are taken back to the cafe area to enjoy a coffee or one of the many other refreshing drinks on the menu．Mr． Healing cafes are so popular in Korea that customers are advised to make reservations in advance to be sure that a massage chair is available． "I have to sit on a chair and stare at a computer monitor all day due to myjob, the healing room was truly effective to relieve tiredness and stress from weekdays, " said Park Hye﹣sun, a 24﹣year﹣old officer．Some have described Mr． Healing and other similar relaxation cafes in South Korea as simple fashions, but others see them as a sustainable business model, because they offer a service that Koreans really need．（1）Why do customers come to Mr． Healing？________A. To drink specialty coffee．B. To have a relaxation．C. To have themselves checked．D. To sleep before work．．（2）What does the third paragraph mainly talk about？________A. The price of the service．B. The tips for customers．C. The process of the service．D. The choices for customers．．（3）What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refer to？________A. The massage．B. A sound sleep．C. The coffee．D.Your choice．．（4）What is Park's attitude towards Mr． Healing？________A.Negative．B. Critical．C. Neutral．D. Positive．4. Like many lovers of books, Mary and her husband, Richard Goldman, seldom walked past a bookstore without stopping to look inside． They often talked of opening their own store one day．When Mary was hospitalized with heart trouble in 1989, they decided it was time to get serious． Richard, who worked for a business company, was eager （渴望的） to work for himself, and Mary needed to slow down from her demanding （很费力的） job．They started by talking to bookstore owners and researching the industry． "We knew it had to be a specialty store because we couldn't match the big chains dollar for dollar, " says Mary． One figure （数字） caught her attention: She'd read somewhere that about 20 percent of books sold were mysteries （推理小说）, and many buyers spent more than ＄300 a year on books． She and Richard were themselves mystery readers．On Halloween 1992, they opened the Mystery Lovers Bookshop and Café near their home． With three children in college, the couple could not spend all the family's money to start a shop． To cover the ＄100, 000 cost, they drew some of their savings, borrowed from relatives （亲戚） and from a bank．The store merely broke even in its first year, with only ＄120, 000 in sales． But Mary was always coming up with new ways to attract customers （吸引顾客）． The shop had a coffee bar and it offered gifts to mystery lovers and served dinners for book clubs that met in the store． She also invited dozens of writers to discuss their stories．Today Mystery Lovers makes sales of about ＄420, 000 a year． After paying taxes, business costs and the six part ﹣time sales clerks （店员）, Richard and Mary together earn （赚） about ＄34, 000．"The job you love may not go hand in hand with a million﹣dollar income, " says Richard． "This has always been about an enjoyable life for ourselves, not about making a lot of money．"（1）When Mary was in hospital， the couple realized that________．A. they had to put their plan into practiceB. health was more important than wealthC. heart trouble was a serious illnessD. they both needed to stop working．（2）After Mary got well from her illness ，they began________．A. to study industrial managementB. to buy and read more mystery booksC. to do market research on book businessD. to work harder to save money for the bookstore．（3）How did their bookstore do in the first year？________A. They had to borrow money to keep it going．B. They made just enough to pay all the costs．C. They succeeded in earning a lot of money．D. They failed though they worked hard．．（4）According to Richard， the main purpose of running the bookstore is________．A. to pay for their children's educationB. to get to know more writersC. to set up more bookstoresD. to do what they like to do．第二节（满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项．How to Be Grateful（感恩的）Has your mother or best friend told you that you're an ungrateful person？（1）_______ Do you keep thinking about the things you don't have， instead of being thankful for what you do have？ If so， then you need to workon being a more grateful person．● （2）_______ This isn't a religious（宗教的） thing． You don't have to hold off on noting everything you're thankful for until Thanksgiving． Every Sunday， get a notebook and sit outside for fifteen minutes while making a list of all of the things you're thankful for．●Be g rateful for your friendships．（3）_______You may come to think that your friends are kind and they're just there， like the couch in your living room． If you take your friends for granted for too long， then they will slowly make their way out of your life．●B e grateful to your family． Your family is another thing you should be grateful to． Your parents might have even been the people who tell you that you should be more grateful．（4）_______． Don't let a day go by without telling your family how much you love them．● （5）_______ Throughout history， imagine how many people have contributed to where you arenow． Realizing that you couldn't be what you are now if it weren't for all of these people is an important step in being a grateful person．A． Make a gratitude（感激） list every Sunday．B． Friendships and health are very important in our life．C． Be grateful for all of the good deeds done for your benefit．D． Many people are guilty of taking their friends for granted．E． You should keep everything that you are grateful for in mind every day．F． So， take the time to tell your family how much they mean to you．G． Do you feel unable to appreciate the beauty， nature， and love that are all around you？第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节）第一节完形填空（满分40分）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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑．I was invited to attend a presentation at the Kentucky School． That evening I found gratitude had amazing（1）_______to change our attitude and our life．The young musician Mr． Patrick was （2）_______ onto the stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano． His fingers danced （3）_______the keys as he made beautiful music． He then began to sing as he played, and it was wonderful． But what shocked me most was his（4）_______ smile．Mr． Patrick was born with no eyes and an illness in the legs, which （5）_______ him lame forlife． However, as a child, he was （6）_______ artificial eyes and placed in a wheelchair． Before his first birthday, he discovered the piano．（7）_______ his mom hit any note on the piano, and within one or two （8）_______, he'd get it． By his second birthday, he was playing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star．" His father was （9）_______． "We might not play baseball, but we can play music together．"When Patrick was at the University of Louisville, his father （10）_______ classes with him． He was also a part of the 214﹣member marching band! He was a blind, wheelchair﹣bound trumpet player; and he and his father did it together． His father （11）_______the night shift （夜班） in order to accompany陪伴 his daytime band practice． Patrick says, "My dad's my（12）_______．"But even more than his （13）_______ musical talent, it was Patrick's"attitude of gratitude" that（14）_______ my soul． On stage, between songs, he talked to the audience about his life and about how （15）_______ he was with a great father． When his performance was over, Patrick and his father were on the stage together． The crowd rose to their feet and （16）_______ for over five minutes．We all face misfortune不幸 in our lives．（17）_______, it's not the difficulty but how we（18）_______ to it that will decide the joy and happiness in our lives． During （19）_______ times, do we spend too much time feeling （20）_______ for ourselves, or can we, with gratitude, learn how to dance in the rain?（1）A.powerB.qualityC.wisdomD.knowledge（2）A.allowedB.heldC.rolledD.dragged（3）A.throughB.acrossC.toD.at（4）A.strangeB.magicC.bitterD.friendly（5）A.leftB.ledC.forcedD.took（6）A.fitted with安装B.filled withC.cured of治愈D.reminded of（7）A.beforeB.whenC.sinceD.until（8）A.memoriesB.wordsC.notesD.tries（9）A.confused困惑的B.amusedC.interestedD.overjoyed（10）A.listedB.foundC.attendedanized（11）A.workedB.foundC.refusedD.canceled（取消）（12）A.dreamB.heroC.musicD.song（13）A.unbearable难以忍受的B.unbelievable 难以置信的C.unconditional 无条件的D.unreasonable（14）A.touchedB.calmedC.freedD.felt（15）A.satisfiedB.concernedC.blessedughed（16）A.cheeredB.whisperedC.shoutedughed（17）A.ThereforeB.OtherwiseC.HoweverD.Besides （18）A.see B.react C.agree D.put（19）A.happyB.hardualD.modern（20）A.greatB.hopefulC.sorryD.proud第二节（满分20分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号单词的正确形式．I wonder if it's because I haven't been able to be outdoors for so long that I（1）________（grow） so crazyabout everything to do with nature． I can well remember that there was a time（2）________a deep blue sky，the song of the birds， moonlight and flowers could never have kept me （3）________（spellbind）． That's changed since I was here．…For example， when it was so warm， I stayed awake（4）________purpose until half past eleven one evening in order to have（5）________good look at the moon for once by（6）________（I）． But as the moon gave far too much light， I didn't dare open a window． Another time some months ago， I happened to be upstairs one evening when the window was open． I didn't go downstairs（7）________the window had to be shut． The dark，rainy evening， the wind， the thundering clouds held me （8）________（entire） in their power； it was the first time in a year and a half that I'd seen the night face to face……Sadly…I am only able to look at nature through dirty curtains（9）________（hang） before very dusty windows． It's no pleasure looking through these any longer because nature is one thing that really must（10）________ （experience）．第三部分单词拼写（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）根据首字母及中文提示，用Book1 unit1-unit2所学单词的正确形式填空．Nancy c________ her child by giving it some milk．Don't u________ yourself about it﹣let's just forget it．He completely i________all these facts as though they never existed．A new s________of readers for students of English has been published．The worker made some silly mistakes________（频繁地）， which made his boss angry．He________（安顿）his child in a corner of the compartment．If the weather's good，we'll eat________（在户外）．There is a lot of air in the snow and it is very________ （疏松的）．He looks old ，but a________he is in his 30's．In the end， the general（将军） c________his men to attack the city．He looked at the envelope and r________ Jenny's handwriting immediately．This house was built of________（当地的）stones．There has been a________（逐渐的） increase in the number of people owning cars．Mr Edgar was silent for a moment．On his face was an________ （表情） of deep sadness．It can take many years to________ （恢复） from the death of a loved one．第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）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．错误仅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：把多余的词用在（ \ ）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．Last night a strong wind as well as a heavily rain struck our area． News came that the trees in the park two kilometers away from our school was blown down． This afternoon， we set off for the park to do some clean． The head of the park met us or gave us some advice how to clear away the fallen trees， branches and leaves． Some times later， we were working hard when it begins to rain． Because few of us had taken along umbrellas or raincoats， so we were all wet． A rain lasted about an hour and it was a pity that they had to stop our work．第二节书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，你的美国笔友Lucy刚刚转学，感到一切都很陌生．她在邮件中向你询问如何尽快融入新环境．请你根据以下信息回信：1．多跟同学沟通．2．积极参加课外活动（after﹣school activities）．3．向老师寻求帮助．注意：1．词数要求：100字左右．2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总次数．Dear Lucy，I'm sorry to hear that it is difficult for you to fit in at your new school．Yours，Li Hua参考答案与试题解析广东省揭阳市某校高一（上）第一次月考英语试卷第一部分：阅读理解（共两节）第一节（满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．1.【答案】DCA【考点】推理判断说明文阅读细节理解广告布告类阅读【解析】此题暂无解析【解答】（1）D 推理判断题。
2020-2021学年度第一学期第一次月考高一英语·试卷本次试卷满分120分，答题时间100分钟试卷说明：本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ARecently, Finland has been called the happiest country in the world. Its people are relaxed and cheerful, enjoying life in an advanced society. The Finns owe this to their connection with nature and they are hoping to go outside whenever they are anxious. A project called Rent a Finn will send a number of guests to live in Finland for three days this summer.Guests' activities: Experience anything from visiting the national park to spending a weekend fishing at a real summer cottage, berry picking in the open air and enjoying a proper Finnish sauna--- basically all the things Finns love to do in nature and that makes Finland the happiest country in the world.Hosts: Esko, mayor of a small town, will take you boating and teachyou to play molkky, a Finnish throwing game. If you stay with Hanna, an IT professional, you will travel to her grandmother's lakeside home outside Helsinki, where you will pick blueberries and it's traditional food. Linda and Niko live on Uto, an island with a population of around 40. They'll take you sailing, show you the lighthouse, and camp out with you on the island.Application: Now is the time to apply by filling out an online application form and filming a 3-minute video describing yourself, your connection to nature, and why you want to visit Finland. Submit(提交), breathe deeply and wait with your fingers crossed.1. What do Finns think is the main reason for their happiness?A. Living in a rich country.B. Getting close to nature.C. Getting on well with others.D. Keeping in the high spirits.2. What can guests do in the project to Rent a Finn?A. Pick berries in the wild.B. Fish a whole week.C. Visit several local museums.D. Play molkky on an island.3. Who will show guests around and camp with them on an island?A. EskoB. HannaC. Hanna's grandmotherD. Linda and NikoBWhen I was 16 years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn't the first time that I had been abroad. Like most British children, I learned French at school and I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn't understand English. But when I went to America, I was really looking forward to having a nice easy holiday without any language problems.How wrong I was! The misunderstanding began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to give my friend Mary a ring and tell her that I had arrived. A friendly old man saw me looking like being lost and asked if he could help me." Yes," I said." I want to give my friend a ring."" Well, that's nice," he said." Are you getting married? But aren't you a bit young?"" Who is talking about marriage?" I replied." I just want to give my friend a ring to tell her I've arrived. Can you tell me where there's a phone box?"" Oh!" he said." There is a phone downstairs."When at last we did meet up, Mary explained the misunderstanding to me." Don't worry," she said to me." I had many difficulties at first. There are lots of words which the Americans use differently in meaning from usBritish. You'll soon get used to all the funny things they say. But most of the time British and American people can understand each other!"4. Where was white from?A. He was from America.B. He was from France.C. He was from Britain.D. He was from China.5. The writer thought in America.A. he wouldn't have any language difficulties.B. he would not understand Americans.C. the Americans might not understand him.D. he would have difficulties at the airport.6. The writer wantedA. to buy a ring for his friendB. to make a call to his friendC. to go to the telephone companyD. his found to see him off7. From the passage we can see that" give somebody a ring"A. means the same in America as in BritainB. means "call somebody" to the old manC. means "be going to get married"D. has different meanings in America and in BritainCMany of us don't pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like having not enough food, genes and aging(老化). Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while. Something dirty can cause redness and it will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays.Eating healthy food will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises which can protect your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.All above are natural ways of eye care that help us to keep healthy eyes. Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person's eyesight, too. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.8. is the most important way to protect our eyes.A. Nature eye careB. Taking medicineC. Seeing the doctorD. Being happy all the time9. All the following courses can lead to bad eyesight exceptA.agingB. heightC.readingD. computers10. What should you do if you have to work in front of the computer?A. Eat healthy food.B. Clean the eyes by using cold water.C. While a pile of sunglasses.D. Have a rest after working for a while.11. Which is the best title of the passage?A. Ways of Eye CareB. Ways of Eye ExercisesC. Ways of Being HappyD. Ways of Being HealthyDIf you want to become a fluent English speaker you should take some advice. There are four skills in learning English. They are reading, listening, speaking and writing. The most important thing you must remember is that if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills you should first master the skills of reading and listening.Read as much as you can. But your reading must be active. It means that you must think about the meaning of sentences, the meaning of unfamiliar words etc. There is no need for you to pay much attention to grammar or try to understand all the unfamiliar words you come across, but the fact that you see them for the first time and recognize them whenever you see them, for example, in other passages or books, is enough. It would be better to prepare a notebook for yourself so you can write down the important words or sentences in it.As for listening, there are two choices: besides reading, you can listen every day for about 30 minutes. You can only pay attention to your reading and become skilful at your reading, and then you can catch up on your listening. Since you have lots of inputs in your mind, you can easily guess what the speaker is going to say. This never means that you should not practice listening.For listening you can listen to cartoons or some movies that are specially made for children. Their languages are easy. Or, if you are goodat listening you can listen to VOA or BBC programs every day. Again the thing to remember is being active in listening and preferably taking some notes.If you follow this pieces of advice you are speaking and writing will improve automatically, and you can be sure that with a little effort, they will become perfect.12. According to the author, which should you improve first amount the four skills.A. Reading and listening.B. Reading and writing.C. Writing and speaking.D. Speaking and listening.13. To improve your reading, when you read you should .A. look up all new words in the dictionary.B. spend more time studying grammar.C.think about what you are reading actively.D. copy as many words and sentences as possible.14. The author seems to agree with the view that .A. everyone should listen to VOA or BBC programs every day.B. you needn't practice listening if you keep on reading every day.C. being good at reading is helpful in improving your listening.D. you should take notes of whatever you are hearing.15. The passage is mainly about how toA. choose suitable listening materials.B. deal with new words in reading.C. improve your English as quickly as possible.D. become good at English reading and listening.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年揭阳第一中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AArtificial intelligence (Al) is practically everywhere today. There are so many products out there which use Al. Some are being developed, some are already in use, and some failed and are being improved, so it’s very difficult to name a few of them and regard them as the best.ViIt is an Al personal trainer which is mainly concerned with fitness and coaching. It, however, requires the use of bio-sensing earphones and other fitness tracking equipment! It can play your favourite music while you work out and all you have to worry about is the exercise you're doing.Deep TextDo you ever wonder how an ad appears suddenly just when you are looking for something similar? This is because of Deep Text. It uses real-time consumer information to produce data which in turn is used to target consumers. Thus, if you search online for flight tickets fromBangaloretoDelhi, it is very likely that an ad relating to hotels inDelhiwill soon follow.Hello EggIf you live alone and miss your mother because you always miss your breakfast or don’t know what to eat for dinner, then Hello Egg is exactly what you are looking for. A very healthy choice of the 2-minute noodles and oats, Hello Egg provides you with a detailed weekly meal plan about the needs of your body. It is truly a modern AI-powered home cooking tool for the young.WordsmithYou can put Mr. Smith into your Microsoft Excel using their free API, and let it write up detailed analysis of the stories behind your numbers. It can produce detailed reports on thousands of pages of spreadsheets in seconds.1. What can we learn about Vi from the text?A. It is an AI music player.B. It is a bio-sensing earphone.C. It doesn't work without bio-sensing earphones.D. It can make you more energetic while you work out.2. Which can help you improve cooking skill?A. Deep Text.B. Vi.C. Wordsmith.D. Hello Egg.3. What can Wordsmith do for us?A. Produce a detailed report.B. Provide us with a detailed meal plan.C. Book a ticket ahead of time.D. Offer us information on hotels for traveling.BWhile the arts can' t stop the COVID-19 virus or the social unrest we see in the world today, they can give us insight into the choices we make when moving through crises and chaos. The arts invite everyone to think in new ways.We often experience works of art as something that's pleasing to our senses without a full understanding of the creative effort. Great art often shows us contradictions and crises, and we can learn a great deal from their resolutions(解决). Through our understanding of art, we can gain a deeper understanding of how we might overcome our own challenges. In understanding extremes of contrast, we can see the beauty in art with themes that are not simply pleasing for their magnificent features or qualities.Beethoven offers a wonderful example of moving artfully through crises and chaos. He composed his Symphony No. 9 as his hearing loss became more and more pronounced. The opening of the symphony seems to come out of nowhere, from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedom and universal brotherhood with Schiller’s Ode to joy（欢乐颂). Beethoven appears to have created a work of art that not only freed him from his personal struggles, but one that also speaks to the joy of living together in peace and harmony.Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference—a oneness of the two opposingforces.The arts offer many lessons that can help us gain the knowledge we need to move more confidently in today’ s competitive and uncertain environment. An openness to arts-based solutions will give you more control over your future.4. What value does art have beyond pleasing people's senses?A. It brings people inner peace.B. It contributes to problem-solving.C. It reduces the possibility of crises.D. It deepens understanding of music.5. What can we learn about Beethoven's Symphony No. 9?A. It celebrates freedom and unity.B. It aims to show crises and chaos.C. It opens with Schiller's Ode to Joy.D. It is unfinished due to his hearing loss.6. What is the author's suggestion on dealing with conflicting forces?A. Leaving things as they are.B. Making a choice between them.C. Separating them from each other.D. Engaging them in a conversation.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. How COVID-19 changes artB. Essentials of Symphony No. 9C. Moving artfully through crisesD. Joy in the eyes of BeethovenCANew Zealandcouncil has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely.John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and started "regularly crossing the road to get to the beach," according to a Facebook post from Dunedin City Council."You can still visit the area on foot or by bicycle, but please give the sea lions lots of space," continued the post.Locals applauded the decision, and one even called for the closure to be made permanent."No dogs should be on the beach, either," wrote Gaylene Smith. "We need to protect our beautiful sea life."Dogs are known to attack sea lions, and Chisholm Links Golf Course, where the sea lions have made their home, also posted advice to dog walkers in a Facebook update."We're lucky to have sea lions on our coastline and we need to share the space with them,as this is whatmakes our coastline so unique!" wrote the course on Facebook.The council went on to explain thatNew Zealandsea lions are endangered, and are one of the world's rarest species of sea lion.There are an estimated 12,000New Zealandsea lions left, according to the Department of Conservation. Under local law, anyone who kills a sea lion could face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to NZ$250,000(US$178,000).8. What decision has the Dunedin City Council made?A. Closing an ocean drive for a month.B. Forbidding entry into a golf course.C. Forbidding walking dogs outside.D. Closing the nearby beach temporarily.9. How did the City Council announce the decision?A. By informing on TV.B. By sending out notices.C. By posting on Facebook.D. By advertising in a newspaper.10. What is the attitude of the local people toward the closure?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Uncaring.D. Critical.11. What can we learn aboutNew Zealandsea lions from the text?A. They are afraid of humans.B. They are a common species.C. They are being killed by dogs.D. They are under legal protection.DBertha von Suttner received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905—she was the first woman to receive it, and also the inspiration for the creation of the Nobel Prize.She met Alfred Nobel, a rich millionaire, by answering hisnewspaper ad for a secretary. Although she only worked for him for a few weeks, she remained good friends with Alfred Nobel for the next 20 years. When she became involved in the peace movement inEurope, she promised to keep Nobel informed of its progress. When Alfred Nobel died in 1896, his will included the establishment of a peace prize, thanks to Bertha von Suttner’s influence.Bertha von Suttner was born in an aristocratic (贵族) military family, but she spent the second half of her life working for peace. She wrote books, attended peace conferences, gave lectures and helped organize peace societies inAustria,GermanyandHungary, as well as the International Peace Bureau inSwitzerland. Her novel Lay Down your Arms, was one of the most influential anti-war books of all time, and helped to make her a leader of the peace movement in Europe. Its end to war theme was both the ambition (抱负) and the most important goalin the life of this great woman.Bertha von Suttner worked so hard for peace because she believed that a terrible war would break out inEuropeif nations didn’t work hard to establish lasting peace institutions. She made many major achievements for a more peaceful world, but two months after she died, World War I broke out. A hundred years after she won the Nobel Peace Prize, nations still seem to view war as a choice to work out their problems. But like Bertha von Suttner did, many today are working hard around the world to help strengthen peace institutions and spread the idea that it’s time to put an end to war.12. Which of the following is true about Bertha von Suttner?A. She worked for Alfred Nobel for 20 years.B. She helped Alfred Nobel draw up his will.C. She persuaded Alfred Nobel to join the peace movement.D. She inspired Alfred Nobel to establish the Nobel Peace Prize.13. Paragraph 3 is mainly about Bertha von Suttner’s _____________.A. efforts and contributions to the peace movement.B. family background and work experiences.C. writing career and life experiences.D. ambition and goals in life.14. What do we know aboutLay Doun Your Arms?A. It was based on a true story.B. It recorded Bertha von Suttner’s daily life.C. It was about an aristocratic military family.D. It showed Bertha von Suttner’s wish for peace.15. What can we infer about Bertha von Suttner from the last paragraph?A. Her fight for peace is still shared by many.B. She failed to found peace institutions.C. She successfully predicted awar.D. She lost her life in World War I.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。
2019-2020学年度第一学期高一英语第二次阶段考(含解析)命题人：赵晓敏本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
考试用时120分钟，满分135分。
请将答案写在答题卡上。
第I卷第一部分听力理解（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）每段播放两遍。
各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。
请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听第1段材料，回答第1、2题。
1.What is the man mailing?A.A textbook.B. Some photos.C. A letter.2.When will they get to the bookstore probably?A. At 2:45.B. At 3:05.C. At 3:15.听第2段材料，回答第3、4题。
3.Where is Sara in the picture?A.At the train station.B. Outside the hotel.C. In the restaurant.4.What is Mike doing in the picture?A.Talking to a guide.B. Visiting a museum.C. Looking at artworks.听第3段材料，回答第5至7题。
5.What did the speakers do just now?A They went to the movies. B. They visited an exhibition. C. They went toa concert.6.How did the man get the tickets?A. He bought them in the ticket office.B. He got them from his sister.C. He bought them at a higher price.7.What selective course did the man choose?A.Marketing.B. Accounting.C. Fashion design.听第4段材料，回答第8至11题。
2019-2020学年揭阳第一中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIt's just before l pm and hungry guests are starting to emerge out onto the wooden floor at the back of the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe. A few have already settled in for lunch, drinking beer and enjoying their sandwiches and salads in the sunshine. It's a normal setting until you look up. Overhead, the sky is filled with several hundred vultures (秃鹭).They too have arrived for their midday snack. Every day the team at this hotel places last night's leftover meat out for the vultures to eat. They call it the "Vulture Restaurant" and it's a vital part of protecting these birds, who have become some of the most endangered species in Africa.In Zimbabwe, where illegal hunting of elephants and rhinos is a major issue, poisoning poses a significant threat to the birds. "In recent years hunters have realized they can use poison to kill animals. It's effective because it's silent and therefore doesn't attract much attention.when the vultures eat the bodies of the dead animals they die too," says Roger Parry, Wildlife Manager at the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust.The Vulture Restaurant initiative is part feeding programme, part education programme. By attracting the birds to the Vulture Restaurant every day the team can ensure they're regularly getting a safe meal, and while the birds are there they can educate tourists from all over the world about these creatures.“Lunch” is served by Moses Garira. He has the unenviable task of wandering out into the middle of the clearing with a box full of meat, dropping the contents onto the ground and running for his life as the vultures fly downward suddenly for their food. No one, surely, would volunteer for this role, but Garira rather enjoys it. Back in the safety of the viewing seats, he tells the onlookers about the importance of vultures. "They're hugely important in terms of their role of cleaning up the bodies of dead animals," says Garira. "Notably, they're safely able to digest bacteria like anthrax. Without vultures, there'd be a lot more disease in the world."1. What's the biggest threat vultures facing in Zimbabwe?A. Overhunting.B. Unsafe food.C. Loss of habitat.D. A bird disease.2. What would others think of Garira's job?A. Scary.B. Relaxing.C. Well-paid.D. Time-consuming3. What do Garira's words mean?A. Birds are human's best friends.B. People know little about vultures.C. Vultures are environmentally favorable.D. Vultures are in urgentneed of protection.BIn the natural habitat, a binge-watcher is a strange sub-species of modern human beings. They are alone and are often found lying on their bed or sofa, still as a rock, looking searchingly into their laptop or at the TV. They rarely get up, only taking occasional breaks for those urgent calls of nature. Unlike so many others of their species, they don’t sleep at the end of every day. They stay up late and are often found to have red eyes.This, of course, is a little bit exaggerated, but for many of us, binge-watching a show is how we consume our entertainment. With streaming services bringing seemingly endless content to the tips of our finger, creatorstailortheir shows to our needs and tastes, while their marketing team sells it to us as the next most bingeable show. I can’t help but wonder if this way of consuming television does us any good.We’re advised to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day, but staying up all night to finish shows like ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘The Fall’, which Netflix says are binged the fastest, won’t result in 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Netflix’s CEO Richard Hastings told analysts at a conference, “Think about it… when you watch a show from Netflix and you get addicted to it, you stay up late at night. We’re competing with sleep.” And it isn’t only the amount of sleep we get; the quality matters too! A study published in the Journal for Clinical Sleep Medicine reported that those who binged television more often were found to have poorer sleep quality. The mental arousal we get from watching TV doesn’t lend itself to peaceful sleep.Besides, binging TV can cause weight gain. For every extra hour of TV watched, there was a 2% increase in the prevalence of obesity, according to a study conducted by Harvard that linked TV watching to obesity in children and adolescents.While it is true that there’s growing evidence that binging isn’t good for us, the results aren’t all hopeless.Binging, occasionally, might have some benefits. For many people, binging is a good way to socialize. It gives people something to talk about at parties and with their friends. Fans of popular shows often hold viewing parties where people can binge-watch shows together and then discuss what they just experienced! This interaction can create a sense of community for many.For others, binging might just be relaxing. After a long day, a few hours of Friends—still one of the most popular shows on any streaming platform—can ease the stress of a long day. A study followed 240 people through their binging and recorded their stress hormones. They noted for some people that their stress hormone levels decreased during their binging experience.With binging, there is not a “good” or “bad” answer. Like many things, the key is moderation. Watching TV can be relaxing, but only if it doesn’t stop you from exercising, taking care of your health, and fulfilling your social responsibilities.4. What does the underlined word “tailor” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Study.B. Sell.C. Adjust.D. Promote.5. What can we learn from the passage?A. The amount of sleep matters more than the quality.B. There’s no real harm in binge-watching a TV series.C. Binging may help keep stress hormone levels stable.D. Binge-watching may help increase social connections.6. What is the author’s attitude towards binge-watching?A. Supportive.B. Unconcerned.C. ObjectiveD. Doubtful.7. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Who Is to Blame for Binge-Watching?B. Is Binge-Watching Good or Bad for You?C. Is Binge-Watching Getting out of Control?D. HowDoes Binge-Watching Affect Your Life?CBy mid-century there will likely be 9 billion people on the planet, using ever more resources and leading ever more technologically complex lives. What will our cities be like? How much will artificialintelligence (AI) advance?Will global warming cause disastrous changes, or will we be able to engineer our way out of the climate change issues? Recently, the magazineBig Thinkasked top minds from a variety of fields to weigh in on what the future holds 40 years from now. The result is as follows.It's likely that by 2050 the majority of the people in the world will live in urban areas and will have a much higher average age than people today. Cities theorist Richard thinks urbanization will transform the education system of, making our economy less houses driven and removing the divisions between home and work.And rapidly advancing technology will continue ever more rapidly. Cities of the future won't look like “some sort of science-fiction fantasy”, but it's likely that technological advances and information overlays (VR and AR) will greatly change how we live. Self-driving cars will make the roads safer and provide faster transports. A larger version of driverless cars-driverless trucks — may make long-distance drivers out of date.Some long view predictions are completelydire. Environmentalist Bill says that if we don't make great progress in fighting global warming, it's likely we could see out-of- control rises in sea levels, huge crop shortfalls and wars over limited freshwater resources.In terms of how we will eat, green markets founder and “real food" supporter Nina believes that there will be more small milk processing plants and more regional food operations and we'll be healthier as a result.New York Timeswriter Mark thinks that people will eat fewer processed foods and eat foods grown closer to where they live. And more people will be aware of the ethical responsibility" to grow foods.8. What may happen by 2050 based on the magazineBig Think ?A. Education will be driven by economy.B. The majority of people will be taller.C. AI will cause disastrous changes.D. Most people will live in big cities.9. What do we know about technology in the future according to Paragraph 3?A. It will make people live in science-fiction fantasy.B. It will ensure safer transports due to faster cars.C. It will greatly change the way in which people live.D. It will increase the number of long-distance drivers.10. What does the underlined word "dire" in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Magical.B. Terrible.C. Ridiculous.D. Meaningful.11. What does Nina think of foods in the future?A. People will eat healthier and fresher foods.B. Land-raised farm systems will be improved.C. There will be smaller regional food operations,D. Food supplies will become much more limited.DBefore moving to Stokholm, I did my research on Sweden and was confident about my move. However, I quickly realized on my first day that so much of what I learnedwas so very wrong. There are many things that a Google search cannot show about Sweden.The first is fika. A fika is taking a break from whatever you are doing to enjoy a coffee with friends. Swedes value community highly so it makes sense that they would like to set aside time each day to reconnect with others. Fika is a great time to meet new people as well as catch up with friends.I grew up in the American South where everyone is very friendly. I found that little things like not being asked my life story at the coffee shop by the waiter upset me. However, Swedish people are not rude. Instead, they practice being logom, which means “just enough”.The winters can be very dark and cold, so the Swedish people do not take any sunny day for granted. Since the weather has been fine, I have found myself walking a lot around Stockholm. Often it is easiest to get from place to place by walking, which allows you to see so much of the city and enjoy the fresh air. Though it has been very tiring to get used to, it also has made me feel better about all of the kardemummabullar that I have been eating!I think it is important for students who want to study abroad to know that it is hard to move to countries no matter how “similar” you may think they may be. You have to jump in with both feet and be patient with yourself as well as others. As long as you keep an open mind and are willing to learn, you will have a great experience.12. What do we know about fika?A. It is a waste of time.B. It is a way to balance life and work.C. It is all about drinking coffee.D. It is a Swedish social tradition.13. What does the author think of Swedish people?A. They are friendly.B. They seem a bit cold.C. They appear really rude.D. They are interested in other's life.14. Why does the author like walking?A. It is fun and not very tiring.B. It is good exercise on cold days.C It allows her to enjoy sunny days. D. It gives her the chance to eat the local food.15. What's the author's advice for students going abroad?A. Be confident.B. Be careful.C. Be open- minded.D. Be hard- working.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。
广东省揭阳市惠来县第一中学2019-2020学年高一上学期第一次阶段考试英语试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）1. How far is the nearer supermarket?A.5kmB. 3 km.C. 2 km.2. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a restaurant.B. At a store.C. at the woman’s house3. Which country is the woman going to this year?A. Canada.B. Italy.C. Brazil4. What is the talk mainly about?A. When the party will be held.B. How many people will attend the party.C. Whether the man was invited to the party.5. What does the man like about the new restaurant?A. The atmosphere.B. The food.C. The service.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why is the man going to California?A .To work there.B. To join his family.C. To continue his education.7. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Boss and employee.B. Customer and agent（代理商）.C. Interviewer and interviewee.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
2024-2025学年度东莞市第一学期五校联考高一英语第二部分阅读理解(共两节:每小题2.5分, 分50分)第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项, 并在卡上将该项涂黑。
AThe Lake District Attractions GuideDalemain Mansion & Historic GardensHistory, Culture & Landscape（景观）. Discover and enjoy 4 centuries of history, 5 acres of celebrated and award-winning gardens with parkland walk. Owned by the Hasell family since 1679, home to the International Marmalade Festival. Gifts and antiques, plant sales, museums & Mediaeval Hall Tearoom.Open: 29 Mar-29 Oct. Sun to Thurs. 11:15-16:00.Town: PenrithAbbot Hall Art Gallery & MuseumThose viewing the quality of Abbot Hall's temporary exhibitions may be forgiven for thinking they are in a city gallery. The impressive permanent collection includes Turners and Romneys and the temporary exhibition programme has Canaletto and the artists from St Ives.Open: Mon. to Sat. and Summer Sundays. 10:30-17:00 Summer.10:30-16:00 Winter.Town: KendalTullie House Museum & Art GalleryDiscover, explore and enjoy award-winning Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery. There are four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to interactive fun, so there's something for everyone!Open: Mon. to Sat. 10:00-17:00.Town: CarlisleDove Cottage & The Wordsworth MuseumDiscover William Wordsworth's inspirational home. Take a tour of his Lakeland cottage, walk through his hillside garden and explore the riches of the collection in the Museum. Visit the shop and relax in the cafe. Exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year.Open: Daily, 09:30—17:30（last admission 17:00）.Town: GrasmereWhen is the House at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens open on Sundays in JulyA.11:15-16:00.B.12:00-16:30.C.09:30-17:30.D.10:30-16:00.What can visitors do at Abbot Hall Art Gallery& MuseumA. Learn the history of a family.B. Attend a famous festival.C. Have some interactive fun.D. Enjoy Romney's works.13. Where should visitors go if they want to explore Wordsworth's lifeA. Kendal.B. Grasmere.C. Penrith.D. Carlisle.B“Is everybody ready " the teacher asked, I certainly wasn't. It was the early 1980s and 1 was in my high school typing class. I took it as an elective(选修的) course because learning French or Spanish seemed too difficult, After some time, I wished I hadn't picked it, I had thought we would just be learning to touch type(自打), but not be tested on speed and accuracy(准确率), In addition to this, l was the only freshman in the class, Most of the other students were juniors or seniors.“Hands on home keys. Eyes on the book, Ready Type," said the teacher, Suddenly the room was alive with 30 electric typewriters’ keys being pounded(猛击) on, I tried my best to keep up, but it was clear being a clerk wasn't in my future. Though I didn't make many errors, my typing speed was very slow and I knew I wasn’t going to get a good grade on this test. I really regretted taking this class and wished I could be learning phrases in French instead.Now 43 years later I am so happy that I took that class and learnedhow to type. It has helped me write countless stories with inspiration(灵感) flowing through my heart and mind and into the keys on my computer keyboard. It has helped me to write letters and e-mails full of kindness to share with friends and family. It has helped me to do what I was meant to do and share what I was meant to share in this life. I am thankful to take that class.We may meet difficulties in life. There are people we need to meet, skills we need to learn, talents we need to have and love we need to share. We'd better accept them all with a grateful heart, even when we don't know why sometimesWhy did the author choose the typing classA. She could type quickly and accurately.B. She could learn from others as a freshman.C. She wanted to work as a clerk in the future.D. She thought it was easier than other elective courses.15. What could be inferred from the author's type learning experienceA She was not fit for it.B. She was truly good at it.C. She developed a great interest in it.D. She could depend on it for her future job.16. What can we learn from the third paragraphThe author benefited from learning typing.The author enjoyed herself at the typing class.Learning typing changed the author's personality.D. The author became a great writer thanks to learning typing.17. What does the author want to tell us through the textA. Life is difficult sometimes.B. We should master some skills.C. Learn to accept everything in life.D. Wait and see the results of our effortsCDuring the five day International Labor Day holiday that began on April 30, tourist attractions that offered ancient Chinese or guofeng experiences attracted a lot of people, some of whom wore traditional clothing and makeup to enhance the pleasure of their experiences.Qujiang New District in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, charmed tourists with a new attraction on the theme of a TV serial The Longest Day in Chang'an. It offered visitors a chance to "travel back in time" and experience a day in the life of people living in the Tang Dynasty （618-907）. Xi'an, known as Chang'an back then, was the capital. The World Rural Tourism Town in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, held a cultural festival with a silk and Song Dynasty（960-1279）theme.During the first three days of the holiday, the place received nearly 30,000 visits, putting it into an online list of the 10 most popular Huzhou attractions.The Jizhouyao scenic area in Jiangxi province held a tourism festival with a Song Dynasty theme.Tourists, wearing period costumes and makeup, tried their hand at the ancient Chinese game of touhu—throwing arrows into a distant pot—and tasted yonghe tofu, one of the top 10 Jiangxi dishes.COVID-19 has accelerated changes in the needs of consumers, who are increasingly pursuing comfortable and safe tourism products that benefit both the environment and people's health. For tourism businesses, it's important to highlight the cultural elements of tourism products by drawing inspiration from China's traditional culture.Hotels also took advantage of the guofeng craze to feed the growing passion for traditional Chinese culture. A guofeng hotel provided replica （仿制品）costumes from online games based on the Chinese classic Journey to the West, which the guests could try on for photos.What does the underlined word"enhance"in Paragraph 1 mean？A. Increase.B. Explore.C. Seek.D. Examine.19. Oujiang New District attracted tourists because of .A. Its delicious food.B. Its beautiful scenery.C. Its themed tourist attraction.D. Its geographical location.20. What did the World Rural Tourism Town and the e Jizhouyao scenic area have in common？A. They featured local snacks.B. They were popular online.C. They offered traditional costumes.D. They shared the Song Dynasty theme.21. What is the best title for the text？A. Guofeng Varies from Place to PlaceB. The Traditional Culture Brings ChangesC. COVID-19 Affects China's TourismD. The Ancient Culture Adds to Holiday AttractionDChildren are more creative when they learn in natural surroundings, according to new research from Curtin University. Primary school students in Australia and England were put to the test to see whether writing poetry in a natural outdoor setting produced more creative outcomes than writing in a classroom, and the answer was yes.Dr Paul Gardner and Sonja Kuzich from Curtin’s School of Education ran comparative trials with 10-year-old students in both countries and the results, recently published in the Cambridge Journal of Education, gave a big thumbs-up to the positive influence of natural settings. “We found that students who had direct contact with nature by immersing (沉浸) themselves in a bush or forest setting were much more descriptive and vivid in the language they used than the classroom-based writers who‘imagined’ being in nature through photos,” Dr Gardner said.In total, 97 students took part in the study, split across four classrooms, including two based at an English primary school and two from a primary school in Western Australia. In each country one class visited a natural bush or forest before writing a poem based on what they saw, smelt and felt. The other class viewed a pile of images of the same bush or forest setting.Ms Kuzich said the difference in creative language used between the classes was obvious with twice as many UK forest students using figurative (比喻的) language compared with their class-based counterparts. In Australia that figure rose to more than four times when comparing the poetry of the bush-based students with those who remained at school.The researchers say further studies of larger groups are nowrecommended to gain greater understanding of the influence of natural spaces and “green learning” in schools. Future research may also be needed to examine if the green learning can be translated into other learning themes or context to see if there is a flow on effect in different environments.22. Why were the students placed outdoors in natureA. To get more outdoor exercise.B. To experience nature in depth.C. To understand poems about nature better.D. To prove nature’s effect on creativity.23. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk aboutA. The specific steps of the experiment.B. New findings about students’ writing.C. The steps of training the children.D. The purpose of performing the test.24. What can we infer about the result of the studyA. Students in Australia prefer to study poems.Students in classrooms are not good at poems.Students in forests are more creative in writing poems Students in the UK and Australia have different writing skill preferences.25. What does the last paragraph implyA. Green learning is becoming a trend.B. Further studies are to be carried out.C. Green learning has been applied in school.D. Future research is of little significance.第二节七选五(共5小题:每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
姓名，年级：时间：2019-2020学年度第一学期高一英语第一次阶段考试题本试卷分第I卷(选择题）和第II卷(非选择题）两部分。
考试用时120分钟，满分135分.请将答案写在答题卡上。
第I卷第一部分听力理解（共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分）每段播放两遍。
各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。
请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听第一段材料,回答第1、2题。
1。
Which of the following is not mentioned?A。
The man’s phone number。
B.The man’s name.C.The man’s email address。
2. How much will the man pay in total？A. 2，420 yuan。
B. 3,020 yuan. C。
1，620 yuan.听第二段材料,回答第3、4题。
3。
Where is the woman going？A. To the British Museum. B。
To Big Ben. C。
To London Bridge。
4。
Who will the woman ask for directions at Big Ben?A. The guards。
B。
The man。
C. The police.听第三段材料，回答第5至7题。
5. What is Tony going to do this weekend？A。
Climb the mountains。
B. Do his homework。
C。
Go to the club。
6。
What is Mary scared of ?A。
Standing high。
B. Driving。
C. Taking adventure。
7. What does Mary think of Tony’s idea？A。
2019-2020学年揭阳第一中学高三英语月考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIf you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on.“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane AustenA classic thatnever gets old. Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austen’s story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.“Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rachel IgnotofskyIt is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena FavilliIt tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.“Becoming”by Michelle ObamaWe wouldn’t be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama’s memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.1. What didthe Bennetsintend to do?A.To marry their daughters to rich men.B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.C. To help their daughters marry for true love.D. To make their daughters financially independent.2. Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?A. Jane Austen’s.B.Rachel Ignotofsky’s.C.Elena Favilli’s.D.Michelle Obama’s.3.What do the four books have in common?A.They are all classics.B.They are all biographies.C.They are all related to the female.D. They are all about heroes.BMany teens may feel anxious sometimes. It’s the kind of nervousness that makes you bite your nails before a big test. We spend more time online than we should. We feel good about ourselves or bad based on how many Likes and Followers we get on social media. Young people are developing a false view of life.On the screen, we see what people want to show us. People usually only post photos where they are looking their best. They are surrounded by friends and seem that they are having a great time. No one seems sad or lonely. In short, life isfabulous. But sooner or later, our young people compare their real life to it. They find that theirs doesn’t seem as fun or exciting and grow worried that they may be missing out.No wonder teachers are reporting more anxious students. It’s reported that a lot more college students feel ―overwhelming anxiety. The percentage jumped from 50% in 2011 to 62% in 2016. Anxiety is now the most common mental-health problem in my country. It affects nearly one-third of teens and adults.Certainly, we can’t blame it on social media alone. We expect toomuch from our children and a lot of these expectations aren’t reasonable. Their schedules are packed with sports, clubs and homework. They don’t have enough free time. We want our children to succeed, and we don’t care how much it costs.As parents, we must have more balance. On one hand, we push too hard, and on the other hand, we make life too easy for children. We shouldn’t and can’t promise our children that they will always be happy. We shouldn’t try to protect them from the problems of everyday life. Let them solve the problems in person.4. What is the text mainly about?A. What causes teens’ nervousness.B. How to deal with teens’ anxiety.C. What a view of life means to people.D. How to treat social media appropriately.5. What does the underlined word “fabulous” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Wonderful.B. Encouraging.C. Anxious.D. Doubtful.6. Why does the author mention the numbers in paragraph 3?A. To draw teachers’ attention.B. To show teachers’ mental problems.C. To present the seriousness of teens’ anxiety.D. To show adults have more problems than teens.7. What should parents do to help their children out?A. Try to meet their expectations.B. Help them with their homework.C. Give them more free time to play sports.D. Allow them to solve their own problems in life.CKamikatsu, a small town in Japan, has shown the world that our garbage has far-reaching effects, and not just on our environment.Theexperiment in going zero waste started when the town built a new incinerator 20 years ago. But almost immediately, the incinerator was determined to be a health risk due to the poisonous gases when garbage was burned in it. It was too expensive to send waste to other towns, so locals had to come up with a new plan. Then the Zero Waste Academy was born, which helped perform this plan.Now Kamikatsu people separate their waste into 45 different categories. But in the beginning, it wasn't easy to convince local people to do all this work, and there was somepushback. Only after that initial education period did most residents come on board.This is all great news for waste reduction of course, but it has also had some unexpected social benefits as well. Like much of Japan, Kamikatsu's population is aging, and about 50 percent of the locals are elderly. The fact that the whole community takes their trash in to be recycled has created a local action and interaction between generations.That idea has been purposefully expanded to include a circular shop where household goods are dropped off and others can take them, and a tableware "library" where people can borrow extra cups, glasses, silverware and plates for celebrations."The elderly see this not as a waste-collection service, but an opportunity to socialize with the younger generation and to chat. When we visit them, they prepare lots of food and we stay with them for a while, we ask how they are," Sakano, the founder of the Zero Waste Academy, said.Sakano's ideas are truly revolutionary if you think about it. She's proving that community can be found through handling the stuff we no longer want and need.8. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?A. What harmful effects garbage burning has.B. Why garbage sorting is necessary in Japan.C. How the idea of zero waste was put forward.D. What the Zero Waste Academy functions as.9. What does the underlined word "pushback" probably mean?A. Inactive response.B. Generous reward.C. Bitter suffering.D. Beneficial guidance.10. What is a bonus of the zero waste project?A. Reducing waste.B. Creating community.C. Increasing people's income.D. Developing a new technology.11. Which part of a newspaper is this text most likely from?A. Technology.B. Health.C. Workplace.D. Lifestyle.DNina Wygant, 11, sits in front of a long table in a classroom that looks more like a trendy coffee shop than an elementary school classroom. Some of her fifth-grade classmates at Hopewell Memorial Junior High School sit on high-top chairs at counters. Others choose to sit in club chairs or soft bean bags in comfortable. "I like it because it gives us an environment we like or need to settle down and read a book that we would like to concentrate on instead of having desks and being all quiet," said Vivian Garcia, 10. “You can just space out and have your own little area. I find it very amazing that you can pick your own books instead of being told what to read.”That’s the end goal, said teacher Heather Shadish. Reading has always been a passion for this English language arts and science teacher, a passion she instills（灌输）in her pupils. Back then, in her literature class in graduate school at Chatham University, a professor read aloud the first chapter ofBecause of Winn-Dixieby Kate DiCamillo, a Newbery Medalist. "That was the moment I knew I wanted to some day teach reading. There was a spark there. I just felt these are the kind of books I need to share with kids ---the books that are going to make them feel something and make them fall in love with reading instead of reading being achore.”But information in children's workbooks is limited, so they open tablets and connect to Epic - a digital library that's free to educators and librarians, but $7.99 a month for parents — giving kids unlimited access toapproximately 35,000 books（both print and audio）, quizzes and videos to enhance learning.“Epic gives students access to information not found in a textbook and presents it in a more interesting way," she said.12. What does Vivian think of the reading experience?A. She favors club chairs and free discussion.B. She feels comfortable to be told what to read.C. She enjoys the environment and reading choice.D. She finds it easy to pick a book in a crowded area.13. What does the underlined word “chore" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Task.B. Process.C. Habit.D. Skill.14. What can children get from Epic?A. Free audio books.B. Tasks on reading levels.C. Advice from educators.D. Useful learning resources.15. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. A Teacher's New Reading MethodB. Pupils' love of Reading RoomC. Options of Teaching ReadingD. Easy Access to Digital Reading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。
2019-2020学年揭阳第一中学高三英语月考试题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AI started working with my hands at a young age. The youngest of five brothers, I took on the role as a “maintenance (维修) man” at an early age for our family’s small grocery store. Often my dad wouldn’t give me a clear idea of how something shouldbe done, so I just had to figure it out by researching or through trial and error.Fast forward to 2016 and those problem-solving skills would become the focus of Tippecanoe High School’s Homebuilding class. I knew I wanted to teach the students skills that went beyond just being able to hammer nails or cut pieces of two-by-fours. The problem was that we didn’t have the resources at the time to do much else. The idea of attracting some type of funding seemed very important. Designing, building and selling a tiny house on wheels seemed like the perfect project to accomplishthe task. I reached out to a number of local businesses and most of them responded with the greatest support for what x k w we were doing.This year we added a new element to the program. Through one of our partners, we were able to connect with the nonprofit Veteran’s Ananda Incorporated. Students in the Homebuilding class are leading the design and production of micro houses to be donated to this organization. The new partnership gives the students another focus to consider when designing and building the houses.There has been no shortage of students since our first year. Three years ago we had 41 students, the next 191, and this year it was limited to just over 160 students so we could have a safe and manageable classroom environment. The number of girls taking the class has risen steadily over the last few years as well. This class offers something for everyone and the skills are universal.1. How can we describe the young author?A. He opened a small grocery store.B. He did a lot of research in the lab.C. He enjoyed doing hands-on activities.D. He learnt about maintenance from his father.2. What do the underlined words “the task” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Getting some financial support.B. Selling a tiny house on wheels.C. Reaching out to many local businesses.D. Offering the students some problem-solving skills.3. What can be inferred about the Homebuilding class from the last paragraph?A. Its size needs increasing.B. Itis popular with the students.C. It has caused some safety concerns.D. Its classroom environment is hard to manage.BOne of the most popular street food found inChinais no doubt the barbecue. A new program, called Chinese Barbecue, tells the story of this popular food cooked over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat is an important part of people’s nightlife.Shown on June 20, the program has had more than 25 million clicks on the video site . To find the most popular barbecue stalls (摊位), the production team travelled to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country. Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Midnight Diner, a Japanese TV program telling stories from late night informal Japanese bars.“I’m happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good program, and we share the same topic― night food,” Chinese Barbecue’s director Chen Yingjie said. “However, they are quite different.” He said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself, though there was someconversation while people were eating. However, the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively atmosphere. People eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection, which can be a cure for loneliness.The barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family and kinship. The barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather polite, the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends, leaving a lasting impression of friendship.The world, as a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings toward the barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth produced by fire. “What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients(食材)，ways of cooking and more importantly, the special environment and people, the world will recognize it and might fall in love with it just as we do.” said Chen.4. What do we know about Chinese Barbecue?A. It has been becoming very popular on the Internet.B. It is thought highly of by most of the foreign tourists.C. It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food.D. It shows the color1 ful nightlife in large cities ofChina.5. In which way was Chinese Barbecue different from Midnight Diner?A. It showed more kinds of food.B. It focused more on the diners.C. It showed the eating habits.D. It was less popular than Midnight Diner.6. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The importance of the barbecue to family.B. The influence of the barbecue on people’s manners.C. The influence of the barbecue on people’s lifestyle.D. The role of the barbecue in people’s relationship.7. Why did Chen Yingjie choose the barbecue as the topic of the series?A. To show the feature of Chinese food.B. To research a special way of cooking.C. To help the world understandChina.D. To introduce the history of the barbecue.CIf you have ever been disappointed because you don’t have a good gardener ,the clever robot may one day become the helper of your indoor plantsThe Hexa Plant is a six-legged robot that has been specially made to care for the potted plant that carries on top of its head .Using light and heats sensors (传感器) the robot has the ability to carry its plant in and out the daylight .If the houseplant needs more sun，the Hexa will walk into the sunlight ;and if the houseplant is getting too hot , the Hexa will go back into the area that blocks direct light The Hexa Plant will even do a little dance when it senses that the plant needs to be watered to warn its owner .The robot was developed by Vincross engineer and founder Sun Tianqi after he saw a dead sunflower sitting in the darkness in a room back in 2014 .” Plants only receive an action without responding ,”SunTianqi wrote in a blog post .” Whether they are being cut ,bitten ,burned or pulled from the earth ,or when they haven’t received enough sunshine ,water ,or are too hot or cold ,they will hold still and take whatever is happening to them .According to Sun Tianqi ,for billions of years ,plants have never experienced movement of any kind ,not even the simplest movement .In their whole lives ,they stick to where they were born .Sun Tianqi continued ,” Do they want break their own settings or have a tendency towards this ?I do not know the answer ,but would love to try to share some of this human tendency and technology with plants With the help of the robot ,plants can experiencethe move”.The Hexa Plant model robots are not for sale ,though Vincross does sell a Hexa robot model .It is said that in the near future the robots can open up a new market to watch over our household plants8. What can we learn about the Hexa Plant?A. It helps people do some gardening .B. It waters the plants through dancingC. It helps indoor plants get proper sunlightD. It carries the potted plant with its hands9. What does the author try to show through Paragraph 3?A. The way plants spend their whole livesB. The common way people deal with plantsC. The difference between plants and humansD. The cause of making the indoor plants’ helper.10. What does Sun Tianqi try do using this technology?A. To develop gardening skills.B. To draw people’s attention plantsC. make plants experience moveD. study the living conditions of plants11. What can be the best title for the text?A. A New Market for robotsB. An Indoor Plants’ HelperC. An Important Development in GardeningD The Tendency of Gardening in the FutureDDragon boating is a team sport that has its root in ancient China. The boats are decorated with a dragon head and tail. In recent years cancer survivor groups have got involved in the sport to help make friends and help rebuild their lives.On a recent Saturday morning, a group of 20 women were on a boat in the Anacostia River in Washington DC. They moved their paddles(船桨)in rhythm to the call of a coach. The women belong to the dragon boat team GoPink! DC, which trains weekly. It also races against other breast cancer survivor teams in dragon boat festivals.As a result, GoPink! DC won medals in this Washington dragon boat festival.Lydia Collins joined five years ago after finding out she had breast cancer. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer.I was demoralized because of my illness - I lost all interest in life and wouldn't even get out of bed to eat. But now I love the team spirit. I just love everything about it. It is like a floating support group on the water.”The paddles are breast cancer survivors and their supporters. Annette Rothemel helped establish(建立)the group in 2006. She is a researcher with the National Institutes of Health as well as a breast cancer survivor. “It is sort of an easy entry sport because on the same boat people at different levels can be doing the same sport.” But Ms Rothemel saysdragon boating can be physically demanding, especially for someone who is sick and getting treatment for cancer.“It’s hard but I think you have to challenge yourself in life. This is something I look forward to. I get to be out here with my sisters and supporters that understand what I’m going through and help motivate me. So it makes me stronger and it makes me feel better,” another cancer survivor Rhonda Hartzel said.Annette Rothemel says the cancer survivors feel a sense of sisterhood and share good times when they paddle together. She says both feelings are treasured by the team.12. What do the underline wordsdemoralizedIn para.3 probably mean?A. depressedB. anxiousC. astonishedD. awkward13. What can we know about Lydia Collims from the text?A. she helps establish Go Pink !DCB. she tries to find a cure for the cancerC. she benefits from the dragon boat raceD. she gives up hope because of her illness14. How can the dragon boat race help the cancer survivorsA. forget their tough experiencesB. recover physically and mentallyC. get rid of the pains of their cancerD. enjoy their rest life without sufferings15. What does the text tell us about Annette Rothemel?A. she is an expert in studying the cause of the cancerB. she helps the cancer survivors in financial difficultiesC. she believes there is a healthful result from the dragon boat raceD. she thinks it unwise for the patient to join in the dragon boat race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。
第一节; 完形填空（共10小题；每小题2分，满分30分）仔细阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意，然后从21-30各题所给的A, B, C和D 项中，选出最佳选项。
There are about fifteen hundred languages in the world.But only a few of them are very ___11__ . English is one of these. Many, many people use it, not only in England and the U. S. A, but in other parts of the world. About 200, 000, 000 speak it as their own language. It is difficult to say how many people are learning it as a __12__ language. Many millions are trying to do so.Is it easy or difficult to learn English? Different people may have different ___13 __ Have you ever __14 __ ads of this kind in the newspapers or magazines? “Learn English in six month, or your ___15__ back ...” “Easy and funny? Our records and tapes ___16__ you master your English in a month. From the first day your ___17__ will be excellent. Just send...” Of course, it never ___18__ quite like this.The only language that seems easy to learn is the mother tongue. We should remember that we all learned our own language well when we were ___19__. If we could learn English in the same way, it would not seem so difficult. ___20__ what a small child does. He listens to what people say. He tries what he hears. When he is using the language, talking in it, and ___21_ in it all the time, just imagine how much ___22__ that gets!So it is hard to say that learning English is easy, because a good command of English ___23__ on a lot of practice. And practice needs great effort and ___24__ much time. Good teachers, records, tapes, books, and dictionaries will __25 . But they cannot do the student’s work for him.11. A. difficult B. important C. necessary D. easy12. A. native B. foreign C. useful D. mother13. A. questions B. problems C. ideas D. answers14. A. found B. watched C. noticed D. known15. A. knowledge B. time C. money D. English16. A. make B. help C. let D. allow17. A. spelling B. grammar C. English D. pronunciation18. A. happened B. know C. seemed D. felt19. A. students B. children C. babies D. grown-ups20. A. Imagine B. Mind C. Do D. Think of21. A. using B. thinking C. trying D. practicing22 A. time B. money C. language D. practice23 A. depends B. tries C. has D. takes24 A. uses B. takes C. gets D. costs25A. do B. work C. help D. master第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，根据上下文填入适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空。
2019-2020学年揭阳市第三中学高三英语月考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThree Things to Do Before You Are 18Are you bored with your daily life? Here are some things you should try before you are 18.★Learn to swimSeriously, this is so important that it can save your life. If you can’t swim well, you won’t be able to dowater sports like waterskiing, surfing and diving. Even taking a boat trip will be dangerous for you. Make sure you do it.★Try at least one kind of team sportsBeing a good team player is an important skill in life. You can’t just think of yourself, but have to work well with other people. Other advantages of team sports like basketball, football and baseball are that they keep you fit and healthy, and they are also great fun. Teams usually have a good social life too—you’ll go to lots of parties and make many friends.★Collect somethingOne of the best hobbies for under-18s is collecting things. You could collect kinds of stamps, or you could collect things that make you remember what you have done, like cinema tickets for films you have seen or letters from friends. The best way to collect is to have a special album to put your collection in and to write what each thing means to you. That way you won’t forget.1. The most important reason for learning to swim is that ________.A. you might feel wellB. it can make you healthyC. you might easily do lots of thingsD. it can save your life2. The writer tells us that one of the best hobbies is to ________ .A. collect somethingB. do some water sportsC. send letters to your friendsD. play basketball with your friends23. The passage is mainly about ________before you are 18.A. good habits to keepB. skills to haveC. things to doD. sports to playBThe first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a faulty heart. We tried to slow it down with treatment, but it suddenly stopped beating completely. Later, whenever I would have a case like that one, I found myself second-guessing my clinical management. However, it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.In a working paper, Emory University researchers found that when doctors delivering a baby have a bad result, they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient, often unnecessarily and sometimes with worse results.Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences, thefalloutfrom second-guessing appears especially large for us. A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed (开药) warfarin, the physician was about 20% less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes (中风). However, if a patient was not on warfarin and had a stroke physicians were still no more likely to prescribe warfarin to their other patients.These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors. In the blood-thinner study, doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm (prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient) and less affected by letting harm happen (not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke). Yet a stroke is often more permanent and damaging than a bleed.But this phenomenon is not unique to medicine. ''Overreaction to Fearsome Risks'' holds true for broader society.For instance, sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions. Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and, according to the study, such a change was probably unnecessary given the extremely small risk of such an attack happening.Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational (不理性的) thinking when processing information, bad events and mistakes. As much as we don't want to cause an unfortunate event to happen again, we need to be aware that a worst situation that can be imagined doesn't necessarily mean we did anything wrong. When we overthink, we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced. Instead, we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.I have treated dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses as my first patient, who died more than a year ago. Instead of second-guessing myself, I trusted my clinical instinct (本能) and stayed the course. Every one of those patients survived. You should trust your instinct in your life, too.4. The first two paragraphs suggest that________.A. bad medical outcomes affect doctorsB delivering babies can be difficult workC. some doctors are not very experiencedD. doctors sometimes make silly mistakes5. In the blood-thinner study, doctors________.A. tend to prescribe less effective medicineB. are more concerned about the patients' safetyC. become less confident in writing a prescriptionD. believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding6. What does the underlined word ''fallout'' in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. ResultB. BenefitC. DifferenceD. Absence7. The author will probably agree that________.A. we should not doubt our own decisionsB. our experience will pave way for our futureC. humans are emotional and irrational on the wholeD. instincts don't necessarily lead to wrong directionsCThe idea of growing food in a desert would make most people laugh but this is quickly becoming a reality. There are currently two desert farms in the world where quality vegetables are being planted cheaply and easily.Sundrop Farms, based in South Australia, uses experimental greenhouses to grow tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. The biggest challenge of growing food in a desert, obviously, is the lack of available water. The researchers at Sundrop Farms have gotten aroundthis problemby using the sun to desalinate (淡化) sea water. It can also be used to control the temperature of the greenhouses.Without depending on limited resources such as land and fresh water Sundrop Farms has made farming a practice. This can increase the world’s food supplies. Another benefit ofthis kind of farming is that it can be done anywhere, thus reducing the costs of transporting food to distant locations. Yet another benefit is that it reduces the need for pesticides (杀虫剂).Another experimental desert farm is the Sahara Forest Project, which began in Qatar in December 2012. Greenhouses in the farm are cooled by saltwater. Solar power and other technologies are used together to helpmake vegetation (植被) grow in the desert environment. As deserts have expanded over recent years around the world due to global warming, this project could solve the problem.The result form the Qatar project were better than expected and in June of 2014, Jordan agreed to host another one. This will be much bigger than the Qatar project and the project members will have even more opportunities to test their experiments on a much larger scale. It is not clear yet that desert farming resents the future of farming but these projects have shown some success in the field.8. What does “this problem” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Sea water is bard to purify.B. The desert is short of water.C. The temperature is high in the desert.D. Desert farms aren’t fit to plant vegetables.9. What is one of the characters of desert farming?A. It needs more pesticides.B. It saves delivery costs.C. It has a location limit.D. It solves food waste problems10. What can we know about the Sabara Forest Project?A. It lives up to expectationsB. It can help produce more foodC. It is started to prevent global warmingD. It uses technology to produce saltwater11. What can be inferred about desert farming from the last paragraph?A. It still has problems to solve.B. It represents the future of farming.C. Its early success has aroused interest in it.D. Its aim is to create more job opportunities.DSome years ago a young man applied to a large United States optical firm for a job as a lens designer. He apologized for lack of training, but on announcing that he owned two copies of the classic Conrady's Applied Optics and Optical Design, one for his office and a second for his bedside table, he was hired on the spot. Perhaps the story will be repeated some day with Buchdahl's Introduction to Hamiltonian Optics as a similar certificate of qualification.Hamiltonian theory describes with powerful generality the overall properties of optical systems considered as ‘black boxes’, although it does not describe the detailed structure needed to construct the systems and achieve these properties. Buchdahl's book is therefore on the subject of geometrical optics, but it is not about how to design lenses. It is, however a compact comprehensive account of the fundamentals of the theory written with the lens designer's needs very much in mind. Every lens designer worth his salt has at some time in his career attempted to apply the broad concepts of Hamiltonian optics to the solutions of practical problems. Success has been sufficiently rare that the theory, as such, has made little direct contribution to techniques for optical instrument design. The failures have been frustrating because of the obvious fundamental power of the theory and because of its conceptual elegance. The indirect effects have been large, however, both in contributing to an understanding of fundamental principles that govern the overall behavior of optical systems and in pointing the way to other, more practical, theoretical approaches.Buchdahl approaches the subject not only as a capable mathematical physicist, but as one who with a knowledge of practical optics has made a significant contribution to geometrical optical theory. Buchdahl's approach has, over the last decade, had a major impact on modern lens design with computers. Thus, he brings to this exposition of Hamiltonian optics a familiarity with practical optics not usually found in authors on this subject.The author claims his book to be non-mathematical, and indeed it might be so viewed by a professional mathematician. From the point of view of many physicists and engineers, it will appear to be quite mathematical. Moreover, this is a tightly written book. The subject matter is developed with precision, and the author expects the reader, at very point, to be master of the preceding exposition.12. Hamiltonian theory met with failures as a result of ______.A. newer finding related to the wave particle nature of lightB. very complicated concepts too difficult to understand by most lens designersC. too much mathematical detail in the theoryD. not enough practical information offered by the theory to allow for use by lens crafters13. The author of this passage implies that Introduction to Hamiltonian Optics is necessary to ______.A. the students who are major in mathematical geometryB. those who want to grasp the basic principles of optical systemsC. the lens designers who look for instructions on practical designsD. those who are interested in physics14. The article points out that the great benefits of Hamiltonian optics have been found is ______.A. indirect ways of learning mathematicsB. a fundamental power within the theoryC. the conceptual elegance of the theoryD. the practical applications of the theory in finding new approaches to old problems15. This passage is probably excerpted from ______.A. a review of a bookB. a chemistry textbookC. an optician's essayD. a general science text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。
2019-2020学年度第一学期期中考试高一英语试题第一部分听力（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．Why can't the woman go to the post office？A．It isn't open today．B．She doesn't have enough time．C．The man can't give her directions．2．How does the woman feel about her weekend？A．Very pleasing．B．Somewhat boring．C．Extremely disappointing．3．What does the man want to buy？A．A bike．B．A lock．C．A camera．4．How does the man advise the woman to invite guests？A．In person．B．By post．C．Online．5．What is the woman most concerned about？A．Spending less money．B．Buying unusual flower．C．Getting something conveniently．1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。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
广东省揭阳市第三中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题（含解析）第一部分听力理解(共15题，每小题1分，满分15分)每段播放两遍。
各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。
请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项。
听第一段材料，回答第1、2题。
1. Where are the two speakers?A. In the restaurant.B. In their office.C. At the woman’s hous e.2. How will the man go home?A. By taxi.B. By bus.C. On foot.听第二段材料，回答第3、4题。
3. Why did the woman call the police?A. Her money was stolen.B. Someone was in her garden.C. She lost her key.4. What did the man advise the woman to do?A. Ask her neighbors for help.B. Put the chain on the door.C. Wait next to the phone.听第三段材料，回答第5至7题。
5. How will they go to Sogo Department Store?A. By Jiefang West Road.B. By Zhongshan Road.C. By Xinsheng Bridge.6. How much will the man pay for his ride?A. Only 10 yuan.B. About 14 yuan.C. About 20 yuan.7. When is it hard for people to call a cab in Beijing?A. On rainy days.B. During the rush hours.C. In the evening.听第四段材料，回答第8至11题。
英语注意事项：1. 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卷和答题卡相应的位置上。
3. 全部答案应在答题卷和答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后，将本试卷、答题卷和答题卡一并交回第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的ABCD四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AMobile phones and iPads are now wonderful tools for learning and teaching English. With the help of the thousands of education and language apps available online, students can make effective use of them to learn in an interactive environment. Given below is a list of some of the best apps for learning and teaching English.Grammar UpGrammar is the heart of any language and, thus, the Grammar Up app is one of the most highly recommended apps for English learners. This app is specifically designed for people who want to improve their grammar, vocabulary and word selection. It consists of more than 1,800 multiple-choice questions grouped under twenty different grammar categories.iFPoemsiFPoems is a fantastic app for poetry lovers. This app consists of a great collection of poemsfrom famous poets around the world. It also allows users to save their favorites along with recording their own readings of the poems.iBooksiBooks is a complete book library for the iPad users. It includes the iBookstore and allows users to download and read books. The app features a beautiful bookshelf, on which you can browse various books or even add notes to your favorite paragraphs in the book. You can also create your own texts and upload them into the app.SpeakingPalRecommended as one of the best apps for English educators and learners, SpeakingPal allows you to record your speech and compare it with a native English speaker. This amazing app combines video with automatic speech recognition software that tests your English speaking skills. You just have to speak with a video character and get immediate response on how well you speak English.21. What do these apps have in common？A. They can be found online.B. They are free of charge.C. They imp rove users’ grammar.D. They’re designed by teachers.22. What can we do with iBooks？A. Download books for free.B. Write notes on it with pens.C. Save notes and texts.D. Create a bookstore.23. What is special about SpeakingPal？A. It offers video call service.B. It evaluates users’ speech.C. It offers talks with a native speaker.D. It includes English speaking contests.BI used to think that life in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, was filled with never-changing routines. I hated that everyone seemed to know everything about everyone else. Everyone seemed to enjoy talking about other people and their lives. I also didn’t like the fact that people seemed very close-minded. I felt trapped. I felt like I was missing out on opportunities. It seemed to me that city life would be the opposite.Then I took my first trip to New York City. I couldn’t wait to experience the city. However, when I arrived in the Big Apple, it wasn’t at all what I had imagined. I knew i t was home to thousands of people, but I hadn’t had the least expectation to see so many people on the street at one time. All the streets were filled with people. I also felt a little surprised to see that everyone was in a hurry and everything moved at such a fast pace. When I took the subway for the first time, I said hello to the middle-aged woman next to me. She looked at me with dislike and didn’t say a word. After just one day, I realized how important my small town is to me. Now I appreciate the familiar faces I see every day. I like the feeling of security（安全） and belonging my town offers. Jim Thorpe gives me a sense of community and togetherness that the city doesn’t provide. I realize just how much a simple hello doesfor a stranger — it really can make your day a little better.My big trip showed me that my small town really has instilled（注入） morals and values in me that I didn’t even know I had. I never would have known what a big place my town holds in my heart if I had not taken that trip to New York City.24. How did the author feel about life in Jim Thorpe at first？A. People there cared little about others.B. People there liked to accept new things.C. Living there was a great disadvantage.D. There were many chances of career development.25. What surprised the author most in New York City？A. The gestures of greeting.B. The modern transportation.C. The fast pace of life.D. The crowded streets.26. What made the author change his / her attitudes to his /her hometown？A. Traveling to New York City.B. The familiar faces in Jim Thorpe.C. A big place in his / her town.D. Everybody likes talking about others.27. What would be the best title for the passage？A. Love for my small townB. A sense of communityC. A pleasant trip to New York CityD. Differences between big cities and small townsCI know what you’re thinking ：pizza （比萨饼）？ For breakfast？ But the truth is that you can have last night’s leftovers in the morning if you want to.I know lots of women who skip breakfast （不吃早餐）, and they have a ton of different excuses for doing it . Some say they don’t have time;others think they’re "saving” calories , and still others just don’t like breakfast food .But the bottom line is that eating in the morning is very important when you’re trying to lose weight. "Eating just about anything from 300 to 400 calories would be better than nothingat all,”says Katherine Brooking.R.D, who developed the super-easy eating plan for this year’s “SELF CHALLENGE”. And even pizza can be healthy if it’s loaded with vegetables, and you stick to one small piece.Breakfast is one meal I never miss, and the same goes for most weight loss success stories. Research shows that eating breakfast keeps you from overeating later in the day. Researchers at the University of Southern California found that breakfast skippers have a bigger chance of gaining weight than those who regularly have a morning meal.So eat something in the morning, anything. I know plenty of friends who end up having no breakfast altogether, and have just coffee or orange juice. I say, try heating up last night’s leftovers ---it may sound crazy, but if it works for you, do it! I find if I tell myself, "You can always eat it tomorrow,” I put away the leftovers instead of eating more that night. Try it,and then you may save yourself some pre-bed time calories. And watch your body gain the fat-burning effects.28.The word “leftovers” in Paragraph 1 probably means__________.A. things left undoneB. food remaining after a mealC. meals made of vegetablesD. pizza topped with fruit29.What can we infer from the text？A. Working women usually have breakfast in a hurry.B. There are some easy ways of cooking a meal.C. Many people have wrong ideas about breakfast.D. Eating vegetables helps save energy.30.According to the last paragraph, it is important to____________.A. eat something for breakfastB. eat calorie-controlled foodC. heat up leftovers for breakfastD. put away the leftovers instead of eating more.31.The text is written mainly for those_____________.A. who go to work earlyB. who stay up lateC. who want to lose weightD. who eat before sleepDIt’s co ld and dark outside,and your bed is so warm and comfortable.Going for a run seems like such a bad idea.But before you hide your running shoes,it might be worth giving that crazy idea a go.According to The Huffington Post, an outdoor run in winter, as opposed to one on a treadmill （跑步机）, burns more calories because the body is working hard to regulate （调节）its core temperature. Furthermore, research shows that race times are faster in cold weather than in warmer temperatures—and quicker runs burn more calories. Similarly, cold weather also makes the heart work harder to distribute blood through the body, making that vital muscle even stronger.Outdoor exercise also turns up your energy and rids you of the stress and depression that build up every day. The heat and humidity in the summer can drag you down and tire you faster, but cold weather is refreshing. It adjusts you to your surroundings, making you feel alive.Of course, the threat of smog in some built-up areas is a further hurdle to winter exercise. Heart attacks,stroke,lung cancer and asthma are all dangers of running in smog.The combination of air pollution and exercise increases the potential problems.If you do choose torun outside on smoggy days,take a path in a park or residential area to avoid car exhaust（尾气）, and go early in the morning, before rush hour. But staying inside on smoggy days and waiting for the next clear day to run is best.32.How does cold weather benefit runners,compared with warm weather？A.They can run more slowly.B.They can take in more calories.C.Their hearts can function harder.D.Their body temperature can get lower.33.How does summer affect runners？A.It builds up their energy quickly.B.It makes runners tired easily.C.It lessens runners’ stre ss.D.It causes heart attack.34.What are the runners supposed to do on smoggy days？A.Stop driving cars.B.Do more exercise.C.Avoid outdoor exercise.D.Run late in the morning.35.What can be the best title of the text？A.Refresh with a Winter RunB.Take Outdoor Exercise in SummerC.Go to Run in a ParkD.Follow the Tips to Reduce Stress第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
