广州中山大学附属中学2019——2020年下学期九年级4月英语阶段评测训练(Word版,无答案)

2019-2020学年广州市中山大学附属中学高三英语下学期期末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AFind Your Chicago Architecture TourChicago is known around the world for its architecture. Whether you tour downtown or a neighborhood, our guides will tell you the stories behind the buildings.Must-see ChicagoMust-see Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute tour to Chicago featuring(以…为特色) some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower and more! Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River.Duration: 1.5 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersArchitecture HighlightsDiscover the exciting diversity(多样性) of Chicago architecture, which traces the city’s development from its founding through present day. We cover about 30 miles of Chicago design, passing through the Loop and the Gold Coast, as well as Hyde Park and other areas of the South Side. We’ll see two university campuses and several parks.Duration: 3.5 hoursPrice: $ 55 public, free for CAC membersHistoric Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeLearn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street, with views inside beautiful buildings from the 1890s〜1930s. The most memorable parts include the amazing interiors(内部) of the Palmer House Hotel and the Chicago Cultural Center.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersElevated Architecture: Downtown “L” TrainExplore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique view of elevated trains and station platforms. Learnthe history behind the famous “L” system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within the Loop. The city’s first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most wonderful features, the “L” offers impressive views of downtown.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC members1.Which tour can you choose if you want to see Millennium Park?A.Must-see Chicago.B.Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeC.Architecture Highlights.D.Elevated Architecture：Downtown “L” Train.2.When visiting Architecture Highlights, a couple should pay ______.A.$55B.$ 110C.$ 165D.$ 2203.What can you see on the third tour?A.The Chicago River.B.The Gold Coast.C.The elevated trains.D.The Palmer House Hotel.BThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included on December 17, 2020 China's Tai Chi on the Representative List of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston, capital ofJamaica.“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central China's Henan province, Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing, but is also deeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture, such as medicine and philosophy,”Zhu Xianghua says, who is the son of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions, attracting more than 100 million people to practice, the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu. They think of it as a slow exercise, which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents. Instead, many young people are turning to the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress, which was placed on the UNESCO's List in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi, joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in thelast decades. Xi'an Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi. Wang Yunbing, a professor in the university's sports center, stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese eivilization. Since 2014, the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation. It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chi lovers around the globe. In January 2020, Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.4. What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?A. It originated from fast Kung Fu action.B. It was born around the 1750s in a village.C. It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.D. It integrates Chinese medicine and western philosophy.5. Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?A. They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.B. The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.C. They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.D. Yoga was included in the world culture earlier than Tai Chi.6. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A. To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.B. To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.C. To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.D. To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.7. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCO's List.B. Tai Chi isCompeting against Yoga.C. Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.D. Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.CFor our official holidays, like the National Holiday, many people'd like to go on a visit to some places of interest. Yesterday our class had a heated discussion about whether we should travel during holidays.One man'smeat is another man's poison.Some students are for it. They think visitors can enjoy a good variety of scenery. Facing glorious(壮丽的) touristattractions, travelers may well broaden their eyes. At the same time, they can keep fit by walking on foot, and taste different delicious food that they can't get in their own hometowns. What's more, travelling can make a contribution to our economy development, mainly to the local economy development. Most travelers need to buy tickets to go to their destinations, thus traffic department will earn money. Travelers also need to sleep and eat, thus local hotels and restaurants also share benefits. Paying admission(门票费) benefits local governments. As for native farmers, they can benefit from selling local specialities to many travelers. In this case, money circulation(货币流通) is speeded up.On the other hand, other students are against it. They believe it's a waste of money. Some famous places of interest are too crowded, while those smaller ones are not worth visiting. Travelling may cause traffic jams here and there. What's worse, due to travelling here and there, there exist some accidents on the road. Besides, it's known that travelling can also pollute the local environment. In order to reduce air and waste pollution, people should have a rest to the full, reading books or watching TV at home. Recently, many have been afraid of being infected with COVID-19 in particular.As far as I am concerned, travelling is a good choice to spend holidays. And the government should take some measures to solve the existing problems. More policemen should be on duty to deal with accidents in time. Can we make a small change to the period when people don't have to go to work in some provinces? Let's take the example of the National Holiday, if some provinces of our country spend this holiday mainly in late September, with the National Day coming to an end, rather than in earlyOctober, most famous places of interest will not become crowded. At the same time, visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely here and there. Last but not least, never should we travel when there is a pandemic(大流行病，瘟疫). It's our duty to prevent its spread.8. What does the underlined sentence “One man's meat is another man's poison” in this passage mean?A. Some persons like meat, while others don't.B. Different persons taste meals differently.C. A man mistakes meat for poison.D. Different persons have different opinions on one thing.9. How do travelers contribute to our economy development?A. They buy all kinds of tickets.B. They walk, sleep, eat and meet native farmers.C. They speed up money circulation by spending money on transport, accommodations(膳宿), specialities and admission.D. They only enjoy visiting many glorious tourist attractions.10. Which sentence of the following is not true?A. There's a need for more policemen.B Some provinces can change the date of an official holiday completely.C. Visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely.D. People should never travel when there is a pandemic.11. What the author's attitude to travel during holidays?A. He doesn't show his opinion.B. He doesn't agree at all.C. He supports unconditionally.D. He supports and makes some suggestions.DThe world's largest iceberg is floating toward South Georgia in the southernAtlantic Ocean. Scientists fear the iceberg could crash into the island and block major feeding areas for a large population of penguins and seals. If the iceberg hits the island, it could prevent the penguins and seals from reaching food supplies.The huge iceberg is named A68a. It broke away fromAntarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf in 2017. Satellite images show the iceberg has remained in one piece. It is estimated to be about 150 kilometers long and 48 kilometers wide. It is traveling at one kilometer per hour and is on a path to hitSouth Georgiain around 30 days.This is the time of year when seals and penguins spend a lot of time caring for their young. The distance that parents have to travel to find food is crucial. That means they have to go a lot further or go around the iceberg to find sources of food.Ecologists say an iceberg crash would also disturb materials settled on the seabed, possibly polluting the surrounding seas. As the iceberg melts, it would also release large amounts of fresh water into the ocean. This could affect krill（磷虾）populations that are a major source of food for the island's wildlife. The iceberg could remain for up to 10 years and change the area's whole ecosystem. These are globally significant populations of these species. If these species fail in this particular area, then the numbers globally are going to go down quite dramatically.Professor Geraint Tarling, an ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey, said, "The breaking off of icebergs fromAntarcticais a natural process. But the process is changing with climate change. What we're seeing withmodels and some observations now is that this is happening at an increasing rate. And so, this might become more of a usual thing in the future."12. Why are the scientists worried about the coming iceberg crash?A. It will bring extremely cold weather.B. It will destroy the feeding areas of the animals.C. It will put wildlife on the island at risk of starving.D. It will prevent animals from moving to other places.13. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The characteristic of the iceberg.B. The importance of the iceberg.C. The traveling speed of the iceberg.D. The forming process of the iceberg.14. What damage can an iceberg crash bring according to paragraph 4?A. Using up much fresh water.B. Polluting the surrounding farms.C. Changing the world's ecosystem.D. Affecting the number of certain species.15. How does Tarling think of the breaking off of icebergs fromAntarctica?A. It may slow down in the near future.B. It may become common in the future.C. It has a great influence on the climate.D. It helps scientists conduct a sea study.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学年广州市中山大学附属中学高三英语月考试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFour Best Hikes in the WorldThere's nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike. No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth, we've got you covered. Below are four best hikes inthe world.Torres del Paine W CircuitLocation (位置): Patagonia. ChileDistance: 37 + milesTime: 5~6 daysBest time to go: October to JanuaryThe W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes you'll find. Not only will you appreciate the diverse landscapes and striking granite pillars (花岗岩柱子), but you'll probably meet some new friends along the way.Grand Canyon Rim - to - Rim HikeLocation: Arizona, the United StatesDistance: 48 milesTime: 1~3 daysBest time to go: May to June, September to OctoberThere's no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world. Located in one of the USA's most beautiful parks, the views are ly appealing. Just make sure you're prepared for the challenge.Trek to PetraLocation: JordanDistance: 47 milesTime: 5~ 6 daysBest time to go: October to AprilTake the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of the world. Hike through canyons, gorges and ridges, and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoidingcrowds of tourists.Yosemite Grand TraverseLocation: California, the United StatesDistance: 60 milesTime: 6~7 daysBest time to go: July to SeptemberKnown for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised byNational Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.1.Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia, Chile?A.AprilB.MayC.AugustD.December2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?A.JordanB.Patagonia, ChileC.Arizona, the United StatesD.California, the United States3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?A.Plant sequoia treesB.Appreciate waterfallsC.Visit local templesD.Climb granite pillarsBWhat will people die of 100 years from now? If you think that is a simple question，you have not been paying attention to the revolution that is taking place in bio-­technology（生物技术）. With the help of new medicine，the human body will last a very long time. Death will come mainly from accidents，murder and war. Today’s leading killers，such as heart disease，cancer，and aging itself，will become distant memories.In discussion of technological changes，the Internet gets most of the attention these days. But the change in medicine can be the real technological event of our times. How long can humans live? Human brains were known to decide the final death. Cells（细胞）are the basic units of all living things，and until recently，scientists were sure that the life of cells could not go much beyond 120 years because the basic materials of cells，such as those of brain cells，would not last forever. But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine. Sometime between 2050 and 2100，medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so，people will beable to take medicine to repair their organs（器官）. The medicine，made up of the basic building materials of life，will build new brain cells，heart cells，and so on－in much the same way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place ofold ones.It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic condition of human existence，but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.4. According to the passage，human death is now mainly caused by ________.A. diseases and agingB. accidents and warC. accidents and agingD. heart disease and war5. In the author’s opinion，today’s most important advance in technology lies in（在于）________.A. the InternetB. medicineC. brain cellsD. human organs6. Humans may live longer in the future because ________.A. heart disease will be far away from usB. human brains can decide the final deathC. the basic materials of cells will last foreverD. human organs can be repaired by new medicine7. How long can humans live in the future according to the passage?A. Over 100 years.B. More than 120 years.C. About 150 years.D. The passage doesn’t tell us.CThe beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning, but is running on the sand good for your body? It can be, but it’s important to be aware of the challenges that some beach runners experience before you get ready.Running on the beach can be a good thing. It’s certainly different from running on a track or a pavement. For starters, sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven (不平坦的) surface. As you push off, you’re going to lose some of your push as the sand moves. So, you’re not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or a pavement. But this unevenness has anupside: It gives your body an extra workout, forcing you to exercise muscles that don’t get as much use during runs on firm surfaces. For example, your feet, ankles and lower back might feel sorer and more tired than usual after a beach run just because the surface is constantly moving and changing step to step.You also might feel sore afterward because beaches tend to slope (倾斜) down to the water. If you’re going for a long run on the beach, you might notice that one side of your body might feel sorer because you’re putting more pressure on it due to the slope.Some beach runners prefer to run barefoot — not wearing anything on feet. However, if you’re not used to barefoot running, start slowly and don’t run long distances at first. That’s because running barefoot uses more different muscles than running with shoes does, and it’s important to strengthen these muscles and adapt your feet. If you want to run barefoot and as long as you run carefully enough into it, go for it!Running on the sand can be a smart choice for you, because running on softer ground surfaces can reduce muscle damage.8. Why is it difficult to run on the beach for starters?A. The soft surface makes people fall over easily.B. People need to run carefully on its smooth surface.C. Running on its uneven surface takes much effort.D. It’s hard to keep one’s balance on its hard surface.9. Which of the following best explains “upside” underlined in Paragraph 2?A. Advantage.B. Reason.C. Character.D. Challenge.10. What’s the author’s attitude to barefoot running?A. Critical.B. Supportive.C. Doubtful.D. Uncaring.11. The passage can probably be found in ______.A. A primary school textbookB. A tourist guideC. A sports magazineD. A scientific reportDJack was 11 months old in the spring of 2015 when his parents, Erika and Christopher, recognized his development was not progressing as it should. The feeling was familiar to the couple. Just a few months earlier, Jack’s brother Chase, who is 16 months older, had been diagnosed with autism(自闭症) after he did not reach motion and language standards as expected.Jack’s behaviors were similarly delayed, and his parents moved quickly to seek help. Today, Jack is 5 — he celebrated his birthday on May 13 — and he can speak in full sentences and read. After two years at a preschool that specializes in services for children with developmental disabilities, he will start kindergarten intheSmithtownschool district in September. “Our family’s experience is a good example of the power and effectiveness of early intervention. The services our boys have received made all the difference,” the parents said.According to scientists, autism can be detected at 18 months or younger, and by age 2 a diagnosis can be considered “very reliable.” The parents said they were happy with Chase’s success at the learning center, but still had concerns for Jack because he was not speaking. Developing social and communication skills can be among the greatest challenge for individuals with autism, even if they are able to say a few words early on. “We didn’t know if he was ever going to talk,” Erika said. “That was my biggest fear. We just didn’t know.”Looking ahead, the parents are cautiously optimistic about Jack’s next educational move. He doesn’t handle change well, they said, and he likes to know his routine. Still, they expressed confidence that his time at the learning center has given him the skills he needs to be successful.12. How did Jack’s parents know he suffered from autism?A. They found the baby clever.B. They judged by their experience.C. They found he didn’t develop.D. They checked on him in the hospital.13. What did the parents think of the early intervention?A. It made no difference to the babies.B. It benefitted the babies greatly.C. It got their babies more disabled.D. It helped their babies speak fluently.14. What can we learn from the third paragraph?A. Autism can be confirmed at 18 months old.B. Jack’s parents were confident about his motor skills.C. Chase’s parents were doubtful about his developmentD. Jack’s parents worried about his language skills most.15. What is the text mainly talking about?A. Autism can be curedif parents take actions early.B. Parents should be confident about their children’s future.C. Early intervention in autism could improve children’s life.D. Communication skills should be developed as early as possible.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 年初三 4 月月考英语试题及答案一、听力部分（ 20 分）二、单项选择：共15 小题，共 15分1． It’ s wrong ________ Amy to look down on the blind.A. toB. withC. forD. of2． Can you connect what you learnt your life?A.inB. forC. withD. About3． He treated me a child.A. forB. toC. asD. With4．— I have never been to Qingdao before.—_____. But I want to spend my summer vacation there next year.A.Neither do IB.Neither have IC.So have I5．— Chen Lin ’ s spoken English is very good.— ___________ She often talks with her teachers in English.6．Mother is the person ______ is always there for you.A. whoB. whichC. whomD. whose7． Last year we visited the place ________ our grandparents lived before.A. that B whichC. whereD. who8．— We can use this special pen to record or take pictures?— Really? Will you please show me it?A.how to useB. what to useC. why to useD. where to use9． I don’ t feel like _____ apples but I would like _______ some bananas.A. eating; havingB.to eat; to haveC eating; to haveD to eat; having10．— Remember _______ to my daughter's dance show next Friday.—Of course I will.I'll never forget_______ her dance for the first time last year. A. to come, to see B. coming, to seeC. to come, seeingD. coming, seeing11． Does your brother walk ______home after _____ school every day?A. to; theB. to; /C. /; theD./;/12． He likes playing football, so he wants to buy football.A. a; aB./; /C. /; aD. the; a13． They clapped and shouted______when they saw YaoMing appear on the playground.A. hardlyB. quietlyC. excitedlyD. angrily14． Mr Wusaid he didn ’t know much about computers,A. anywayB. anymoreC. at allD. Howeverbut he’d try and help us ________.15．— Have you finished your homework________?—Yes, I ’ve done it ________.A. ever; neverB. already; yetC. yet; alreadyD. still; just二、完型填空：共10 小题，共15 分We can see him everywhere, on the pencil-cases, the T-shirts or the toys. He hasthousands of fans all over the. When you feel, you can see his warmsmile. Then you will be happy again.is he? He is Doraemon, a robotndthe 22 century.from§Why does Doraemon always help Da Xiong?Doraemon helps Da Xiong he is the great-great-great-great grandfather ofnd_____ man. How does Doraemon help Da Xiong? If you the cartoon, you will find Doraemon has a magic (有魔力的) pocket full of useful tools(工具成为).) a§Why does Doraemon have blue skin?At the beginning, Doraemon ’ s skin was . One day, he lost his ears and his girlfriend laughed him. Doraemon felt sad and for a long time. Whenhe stopped crying, he found that his yellow skin turned to blue.6． A. China B. America C. world D. Japan7． A. sad B. happy C. excited D. hungry8． A. Where B. How C. Who D. How old9． A. cat B. dog C. mouse D. duck10． A. because B. if C. when D. so11． A. funny B. lazy C. clever D. successful12． A. watch B. make C.do D. work13． A. orange B. blue C. red D. yellow14． A. over B. at C. with D. on15． A. laughed B. smiled C. cried D. shouted三、阅读理解：共20 小题，共40 分。

2019-2020学年广州市中山大学附属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AYou might not expect it, but cows are a large source of the greenhouse gases that are driving climate change. Cows produce lots of methane by breaking down the grass, Now scientists have shown that the pollution from cows canbe reduced by adding a little seaweed to their food.Scientists first discovered that seaweed could help control methane from cows several years ago. But this work was done in a laboratory, there were many questions about whether the idea could work in real life.In the lab studies, the cows were given quite a bit of seaweed, and they would cause losing weight. That wasn't helpful, since cows are often sold by weight. It also wasn't clear if the seaweed would stop working if it was used for a longer period of time.Now, scientists from the University of California, Davis have answered several of these questions.The researchers studied 21 cows on a farm for about five months. They taught the cows to get their food from inside a special hood, which allowed the scientists to measure the methane that the cows were giving off. This time, they used a much smaller amount of seaweed, which they mixed with the cows' food.The results were surprisingly good. In some cases, the cows produced 82% less methane. The improvement depended on the kind of food the cows were given, but even the worst-polluting cows produced 33% less methane.Over the five months, the scientists didn't see any signs that the cows' stomachs were getting used to the seaweed and starting to produce more methane again.Another surprise came when they looked at the weight of the cows. The cows that were fed seaweed gained just as much weight as the other cows, but they didn't need as much food.But there are still some big problems with the idea of feeding cows seaweed. For one thing, there's notadequateseaweed to feed all of the cows in the world. So farmers would have to figure out a way to grow lots of seaweed.A bigger problem is that for most of their lives, cows live in fields, where they eat the grass. That means there's no chance to feed them seaweed every day. These problems need to be taken seriously if the world isgoing to avoid the worst effects of the climate crisis.Still, it's true that something as simple as feeding cows seaweed can help reduce some of the pollution causing the climate crisis.1. Why did the scientists do the experiment on the farm?A. To control the amount of seaweed.B. To record the weight cows gained.C. To confirm the effect of seaweed in real life.D. To measure the amount of seaweed cows ale.2. The underlined word “adequate” means ________ .A. commonB. specialC. lackingD. enough3. The passage is written to ________ .A. appeal to people not to raise the cowsB. encourage people to plant the seaweedC. remind people of controlling cows' weightD. call on people to take actions to reduce the pollutionBIf you’ve ever had a dog, you know just how deep a connection you can develop with “man’s best friend”. But a dog has a much shorter life span — about 12 to 15 years long — than humans, which means every dog owner has to go through the heartbreaking moment when their loving pet passes away.Why not make a clone of that dog then? This is the solution offered by a South Korean company, Sooam Biotech Research Foundation. The company has successfully cloned at least 400 dogs, mostly for US customers, ever since it pioneered the technique in 2005. Now, Sooam Biotech is planning to introduce their business toUKdog owners, offering them dogs that look just like their lost ones.Meanwhile, another dog is selected to supply an egg.Researchers then replace the DNA in the egg with that from the skin cell and implant the egg into the womb (子宫) of a female dog. The egg grows into a puppy over the following two months. To clone a dog, researchers first need to take a skin cell from a living dog or one that has just died.The whole process takes less than a day, but it comes at a shockingly high price — around £63,000 (614,000 yuan). But if you can’t afford it now, you can also save the cells in a laboratory and access them at a later date. Just like identical twins of humans, they share the exact same DNA but there will still be small differences between them. “The spots on a Dalmatian clone will be different, for example,” Insung Hwang, head of Sooam Biotech, toldThe Guardian. However, as magical as cloning might sound, there is no guarantee that the cloned dog will be a perfect replica of the original one.Dog owners will also have to accept the fact that personality is not “clone-able”. Apart from genes, personality is also determined by upbringing and environment, which are both “random elements [that] cloning technologies simply cannot overcome”, Professor Tom Kirkwood atNewcastle University,UK, toldThe Telegraph.Perhaps bringing our dogs back with cloning is not the best way to remember them after all.Kirkwood, a dog owner himself, pointed out: “An important aspect of our relationship with them is coming to terms with the pain of letting go.”4. According to the article, Sooam Biotech Research Foundation is ______.A. working on plans to help dog owners enjoy their pets longerB. offering a way to help dogs give birth to more puppiesC. providing a service that will make copies of pet dogsD. introducing a completely new technique to clone dogs5. Which of the following statements about dog cloning is TRUE according to the article?A. Dog cloning technology hadn’t been put into practice until recently.B. Dog cloning is very expensive and usually takes several months to complete.C. Dog cloning is very popular among US andUKpet owners.D. Cloned dogs might develop different habits and characteristics even though they look very similar.6. Which of the following shows the correct order of the dog cloning process?a. an egg is taken from another dogb. a skin cell is taken from the pet dog and saved in a laboratoryc. the egg is placed in the womb of a female dogd. the DNA of the egg is replaced by the DNA from the skin celle. the egg grows into a puppy in two monthsA. acbde.B. adbce.C. bacde.D. badce.7. We can learn from the article thatKirkwood______ dog cloning.A. disapproves ofB. supportsC. is afraid ofD. is curious aboutCJanet Fein, aged 84, received her bachelor's degree from the University last week, having waited a long time for her chance to reach that goal.Growing up in the Bronx area ofNew York City, Fein worked at a dress manufacturer after graduating early at the age of 16. After getting married, she spent 18 years staying home with her children. She held several jobsthrough her life, including 20 years as a secretary at a hospital until her retirement at age 77.Fein has had a full life. But even then, she was not ready to take it easy and rest during a well-earned retirement. She decided to major in sociology because she felt it was “substantial.”Fein took part in a state program that lets people who are 65 and older take free classes at public universities in Texasand kept going to class even as her health conditions worsened. During her studies, it became necessary for her to use a walker to get around and she required oxygen. She also developed knee problems. So, Fein took online classes to finish the last part of her degree requirements.Sheila Rollerson, Fein' scollege advisor, and Carol, the professor told the media that Fein never showed signs of giving up even with all of her difficulties. She would speak up a lot in class and it just made for a more interesting class.Fein has also inspired Renee Brown, one of Fein's caregivers. At 53, Renee plans to begin nursing school to further her career. “Renee, you can do it. If I can do it you can do it, and you will feel so good about it,” Brown remembers what Fein told her.8. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. Janet Fein's growthB. Janet Fein's aimC. Janet Fein's job experiencesD. Janet Fein's regrets9. What does the underlined phrase “substantial” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. InterestingB. ValuableC. EasyD. Affordable10. What can be learned about Fein according to the passage?A. Fein lived on little money after her retirement.B. Fein had a problem with her arms while at universities.C. The Internet played a role in Fein's university education.D. The good health helped Fein get her bachelor's degree.11. What is Janet Fein like according to the passage?A. Hardworking and humorous.B. Determined and generous.C. Positive and patient.D. Inspiring and perseverant.DBarred owls(大林鸮猫头鹰) are a large species native to eastern North America, but they began moving west at the start of the 20th century. By 1973,large numbers of barred owls had arrived in the western stateofWashington. Later they moved south intoOregonandCalifornia.In parts of thePacific Northwest, the owls are now believed to be causing a drop in the population of a smaller, less aggressive bird: the northern spotted owl. In many ways, the barred owl is the spotted owl's worst enemy. The barred owl has more babies per year and eats the same animals, like squirrels and wood rats. And their numbers are now larger in many parts of the spotted owl's traditional territory.David Wiens is a biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, a federal agency that studies the Earth and its natural resources. He and other officials are doing something unusual to protect spotted owls: killing barred owls. It is a controversial, experimental program. More than 2,400 barred owls have already been shot.Wiens is the son of a well-known bird expert and grew up with the fascination for birds. He has mixed feelings about the program. "It's a little distasteful, I think, to go out killing barred owls to save another owl species," he says. But he adds, “We knew that barred owls were out competing spotted owls and their numbers were growing too fast."To catch barred owls, officials put digital bird callers on the ground. Then they step back and wait as several sounds from the devices fill the air. All of this happens in the dark of night. Barred owls dislike other birds in their territory, so they will fly down and chase other owls out. That is when Wiens and his team try to shoot them.12. What's the main problem with spotted owls?A. They are being starved to death.B. They have more babies each year.C. They are invaded by another bird.D. They are hunted by man.13. Why are barred owls being killed?A. They are eating the spotted owls.B. They are killing each other to survive.C. They are putting the spotted owls in danger.D. They are destroying large areas of forests.14. Why did the officials release the bird sounds?A. To kill barred owls.B. To puzzle barred owls.C. To protect barred owls.D. To frighten barred owls.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Killing One Animal to Save Another.B. Keeping the Balance of Nature.C. Protecting Birds in Danger.D. Preventing Birds from Playing Fair.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学年广东广州海珠区中山大学附属中学初二下学期期中英语试卷（本大题共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）1. A.for B.to C.in D.at2. A.friend B.friendly C.friendlier D.friendliest3. A.a B.an C.the D./4. A.26 years old B.26-year old C.26-year-old D.26-years old5. A.was chosen B.is chosen C.chose D.was choosing6. A.to be B.being C.be D.been7. A.he B.him C.his D.himself8. A.which B.who C.whom D.whoseHow would you feel if you get hugs after dinning in a restaurant? Tim Harries gives freehugs 1 every customer at the end of each meal.The atmosphere at his restaurant "Tim's Place" is so positive that customers call it "the world's 2 restaurant". Tim's Hug has 3 interesting name on the menu called a "love"treat.The 4 man is probably the only Down syndrome sufferer （唐氏综合症）in the U.S. to own a restaurant. Also, he 5 as Student of the Year in high school! So when a man like Tim hugs you, it is sure 6 a special and unforgettable experience.When Tim expressed 7 interest in opening a restaurant, his friend Keith 8 was a businessman supported him. Tim hired many people. Some served the guests, some kept the place clean, and 9 did the cooking. Since Tim got to know 10 to feel at home at a restaurant, the idea that his customers can 11 the free hug has been carried out.Many customers have meal 12 at Tim's Place. For the past five years,Tim 13 out over 1900 hugs—he keeps count by 14 a special Hug Counter.Sometimes he may feel tired after a whole day's work, 15 he'll never give up giving out free hugs.1一、语法选择9. A.the other B.another C.others D.other10. A.how much do people want B.how much people wanted C.how much people wantD.what people want11. A.ordered B.to order C.order D.ordering12. A.happy B.happily C.more happily D.the most happily13. A.gives B.will give C.gave D.has given14. ing B.to use ed e15. A.so B.or C.and D.but（本大题共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）1. A.nurse B.doctor C.patient D.visitor2. A.seriously B.suddenly C.nervously D.certainly3. A.failed B.fought C.refused D.agreed4. A.interesting B.surprising C.exciting D.frightening5. A.bill B.pain C.danger D.illness6. A.injured B.damaged C.cured D.saved7. fortable B.wonderful C.enjoyable D.valuableA girl was working as a nurse in a private hospital. One day, a man was brought to herhospital, but soon he had to be transferred to a different hospital for an operation. The director of the hospital said that the 1 couldn't be transferred unless he paid his bill first. The man 2 ill and his family asked if they could pay the bill after the operation. But the director 3 .The nurse, who had just arrived to work, heard about the situation and made a 4 decision. She removed her golden bracelet （手镯）, took it to the cashier's desk and said she would use it to cover the patient's 5 . Thanks to her help, the patient was immediately transferred to the other hospital and his life was 6 . Although the bracelet was the only piece of 7 jewelry （珠宝）she owned, the nurse donated （捐赠）it to save the patient, even though he was a 8 to her.The nurse's actions caught the attention of the doctor who was on duty that day. He later fell in love with the nurse and they at last got married.We may give without loving, but we cannot love without 9 . Love means giving as much as we can. Love is like a smile-neither has any value unless they are 10 . As Mother Teresa once said, "It is not how much you do, but how much love you put into what you do."2二、完形填空8. A.neighbour B.stranger C.relative D.leader9. A.sending B.asking C.giving D.taking10. A.given away B.taken away C.put away D.flown away（本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）When I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings. Week by week her list grew: I was very thin, I wasn't a good student, I talked too much, I was too proud, and so on. I tried to bear all these as long as I could. At last, I became very angry. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes.He listened to me quietly, and then he asked. "Are the things she says true or not? Janet,didn't you ever wonder what you're really like? Well, you now have that girl's opinion. Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said.I did as he told me. To my great surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true.Some of them I couldn't change （like being very thin ）, but a good number l could—and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I got a fairly clear picture of myself.I brought the list back to Daddy. He refused to take it. "That's just for you, "he said. "You know better than anyone else the truth about yourself. But you have to learn to listen, not just closing your ears in anger and feeling hurt. When something said about you is true, you'll find it will be of help to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your affairs. Don't shut your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do."Daddy's advice has returned to me at many important moments. In my life, I've never had a better piece of advice.3 A.B.C.D.What does "Week by week her list grew" in the first paragraph mean?She discovered more shortcomings of mine and pointed out to me.She wrote down my shortcomings on a list and kept adding more.I was having more and more shortcomings as time went on.Week by week, my shortcomings grew more serious.（1）A.B.C.D.Why did the writer's father listen to her quietly?Because he wanted to find out what happened.Because he wanted to show his anger about his daughter's shortcomings.Because he didn't believe what his daughter said.Because he didn't know what to say at that time.（2）What did the father do after he had heard his daughter's complaint?（3）三、阅读理解A.B.C.D.He told her not to pay any attention to what her "enemy" had said.He felt sorry for her and told her to solve her problems.He told her to list what her "enemy" said and pay attention only to the true things.He refused to take the list and have a look at it.A.B.C.D.Which of the following may the writer's father agree?Our enemy knows about us better than ourselves.We don't need to listen to everyone's advice.We should change ourselves according to others' advice.It's both important to learn to listen and learn to judge.（4）A.My Enemy B.The Best Advice C.My Father D.My ChildhoodWhich would be the best title for this passage?（5）Eating food is enjoyable, but cooking can be challenging. For those who don' t have basiccooking skills, or are too busy working or traveling, one thing can save them—instant noodles.This year marks the 61st anniversary of the invention of instant noodles. Ever since they were created by Japanese businessman Momofuku Ando in 1958, instant noodles have been popular around the world. In China, the product has almost become a necessity for those who travel by train.There are some fun facts about instant noodles: The total length of the noodles in one package is 51 meters. The first instant noodles were considered a luxury product. When they first came to Japanese supermarkets in 1958, they were 6 times the cost of fresh udon noodles.Japanese people even voted instant noodles as one of their best inventions of the 20th century.For instant noodles, as well as many other "instant" foods, convenience is the key selling point. They are supposed to make our lives easier.. For example, in wars, soldiers eat compressed biscuits and canned meat because they don' t need to cook these foods. And in the 1960s, frozen dinners of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables became popular in the US. This is because more women started working and had no time to cook.In recent years, however, online meal-ordering services have brought challenge to instant foods. Uber Eats is a popular app of this kind in the United States. In China, we have Ele.me,Dianping and Meituan. These services offer not only convenience, but also more choices and tastier food. According to the World Instant Noodle Association, instant noodle sales dropped by 17 percent in China as of 2016.This might show that Chinese people are now more interested in having higher-quality diets and not just simply filling their bellies, experts say.4Which country did instant noodles start from?（1）A.the UK.B.the US.C.China.D.Japan.A.B. C.D.Which of the following is NOT the fun fact of instant noodles?The total length of the noodles in one package is 51 meters.The usage of online-ordering services reduces the sales of instant noodles.The first instant noodles were much more expensive than fresh udon noodles.Japanese people even voted instant noodles as one of the best inventions of the20th century.（2）A.Uber Eats B.Ele.me C.Meituan D.DianpingIf you need to help your parents order food online in Guangzhou, which app can't youchoose?（3）A.B.C.D.Which sentence can be put in the blank as the beginning of the fifth paragraph?Food trend （趋势）often reflects （反映）changes in society.Different country has different kinds of instant food.The development of instant food changes the society.More and more people were interested in instant noodles.（4）A.B.C.D.What can we infer from the passage?Everyone who travels by train takes instant noodles in China.In 2016, only 17% of Chinese people bought instant noodles.Many American women didn't like cooking food in the 1960s.More Chinese people want to have higher-quality diets.（5）I'll never forget the Easter in 1946. I was twelve, my little sister, Ocy, was ten and my oldersister, Darlene, was fourteen. We lived at home with our mother, and the four of us knew what we should do without dad. My dad had died five years before leaving Mom with no money and three school-aged kids to raise ．By 1946, a month before Easter, the pastor （牧师）of our church announced that a special holiday offering would be taken to help a poor family. We talked about what we could do. We decided to buy fifty pounds of potatoes and lived on them for a month. This would allow us to save twenty dollars of our grocery money for the offering. Then we thought that if we turned our electric lights off as much as possible, we'd save money on that month's electric bill ．The night before Easter, we were so excited that we could hardly sleep. We didn't care that we wouldn't have new clothes for Easter; we had seventy dollars for the sacrificial （牺牲的）offering. We could hardly wait to get to the church!Finally, we sat in church proudly. When the offering began, mom put in a ten-dollar bill and each of us kids put in a twenty-dollar bill. We sang all the way home from church. Over lunch,mom had a surprise for us. She had bought a dozen eggs, and we had boiled Easter eggs with5our fried potatoes!Later that afternoon the pastor dropped by. Mom went to the door, talked with him for a moment, and then came back with an envelope in her hand. We asked what it was, but she didn't say a word. She opened the envelope and out fell a bunch of money ．A.B.C.D.The first paragraph mainly tells us that .the writer's father died earlythe writer's family lived a very hard lifethe writer had many sistersthe writer's mother was very hard-working（1）A.To help poor people. B.To see which family donated most.C.To celebrate Easter.D.To buy Easter eggs for kids.Why did the church raise the money?（2）A.B.C.D.Why did the family buy fifty pounds of potatoes?They liked to eat potatoes.They wanted to save money for the offering.They wanted to pay the electric bill.They were too poor to buy other vegetables.（3）A.d—a—c—b—e B.d—c—b—e—a C.d—e—c—a—b D.d—c—e—a—bAccording to the text, put the following sentences into the right orders.a. We sang all the way home from church.b. Mom got an envelope with money in it.c. We were so excited that we could hardly sleep.d. The pastor announced to hold a special holiday offering.e. Mom put in a ten-dollar bill and each of us kids put in a twenty-dollar bill.（4）A.No pains, no gains. B.Do well and have well.C.Money is the most important.D.Saving can help people live a good life.From the text we learn that .（5）（本大题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）Experts have found as well as being fun, dancing might have helped us to survive as aspecies.Expert Bronwyn Tarr from the University of Oxford has been telling the BBC World Service Crowd Science programme that when we dance with others, we are given feel-good endorphins （安多芬）. 16四、阅读填空A. B. C. D. E.Dancing alone is one thing but it's dancing as a group that makes our brain feel excitingand this is likely to lead to great social effects. Dancing with others makes us happy. Bronwyn Tarr says that "dancing improves social closeness between people. 2 In our past, those social connections would have been critical（至关重要的）for surviving."3 But once you get the right beat and enjoy dancing with others, it can be anamazing experience.4 And in Swindon in the UK, this "style" of dancing has been taken to a new level,where babies, attached to their fathers' chests in a sling（吊兜）, have been dancing with the aim of increasing the bond between parent and child.5 In Wales there have been calls（呼吁）for doctors to have dance classes topeople who are unwell. The Arts Council of Wales claims there are many health benefits. And Bronwyn Tarr says "more and more we're actually discovering that your longevity—your life expectancy—is predicted by the social connections that you have…still today it's something we should do more of".It helps us build social connections and communities.You certainly need the right kind of music to help you dance.It can change how we feel about ourselves and those around us.Dance is also a good way to keep fit and improve our mental health.Dad dancing makes people feel good sometimes.（本大题共6小题，每小题1分，共6分）Wish you good l in the coming mid-term examinations!7Employees in this company used to c with each other by email.8Tom has so many friends to talk to that he never feels l .9Since I found a job, my parents and I have lived s but close to each other.10The lady in red a to be young but actually she is already in her fifties.11五、单词拼写The official Olympic s is probably one of the world's most easily recognized—five ringslinked together.12（本大题共7小题，每小题2分，共14分）现在全世界的人们都在遭受新冠肺炎的困扰。

2019-2020学年广州市中山大学附属中学高三英语第四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ALocated besideLake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.The Olympic ParkThe journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The first Olympic SymbolThe “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope. The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The StadiumsThe stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present, including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums, the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Olympic MedalsHave you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic Symbol.C.The Stadiums.D.The Olympic Medals.2.What can you do in the section of The Stadiums?A.Celebrate the glory of a sportsman.B.Meet the designers of the stadiums.C.Explore the future stadiums.D.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.3.In which column of a newspaper may this text appear?A.Entertainment.B.Science.C.Travel.D.Business.BAt any moment, about half the world’s population is wearing denim（牛仔布）clothes. But few realize tiny bits of denim have been adding up to a surprising amount of pollution in water, as a new study shows.Sam Athey, one of the study’s authors, says, “Even though denim is made of a natural material—cotton, it contains chemicals.” Cotton fibers were treated with many types of chemicals, she notes. Some improve its durability and feel. Others give denim its distinctive blue color1 .Athey and her team washed jeans and found that about 50,000 microfibers came off from each pair per wash. Not all of those fibers make their way into the environment. Wastewater treatment plants catch about 83 to 99 percent ofthem. Catching 99 percent may sound pretty good. But one percent of 50,000 is still 500 fibers per wash. And since every pair of jeans is washed again and again, it still adds up to lots of microfibers entering the water environment.Denim microfibers showed up in sediment（沉淀物）from the Great Lakes. More of these fibers polluted a series of shallow lakesin southern Ontario. They even turned up in sediment from the Arctic Ocean in northern Canada. The team found denim accounted for 12 to 23 percent of microfibers in the sediment. There were other microfibers too. But the team focused on denim because so many people wear jeans.“Everyone wears jeans so they could be our largest input of microfibers into our streams and soils,” Athey says. “An easy way to limit that is by washing our jeans less often.” Athey grew up thinking she should wash her jeans after wearing them every couple of times, but most jean companies recommend washing them no more than once a month. “The solution is not that you shouldn’t wear jeans,” she says. “We need to buy fewer denim clothes and only wash them when they truly need it.”4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Chemicals are contained in natural cotton.B. Chemicals can make denim color1 ful.C. Chemicals prevent fibers from falling.D. Chemicals can make the life of denim longer.5. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Denim.B. Sediment.C. Microfibers.D. Chemicals.6. What does the author mainly want to tell us through Athey’s words ?A. To avoid wearing jeans.B. To reduce denim consumption.C. To wash jeans more often.D. To limit input in denim production.7. In which section of a magazine might the text be found?A. Science.B. Entertainment.C. Tourism.D. Geography.CI was at my parent’s dinner table. Before me was a worn journal of thin and discolor1 ed pages. It was my grandfather’s journal and now belonged to my father. My grandfather had passed away in the months leading up to my birth. I never got to visit the places he had frequented and the people who had been a part of his life’s journey.I was now about to enter his world, through the words he had left behind. Within minutes, I wascaptivatedby the power of the written words. In the magical script (笔迹) before me, I was transported to another age when food was an everyday art, planned, prepared and enjoyed in the company of others, and a time when people had the heart to pause their own lives to embrace (拥抱) each other’s struggles. All this was conveyed to me in the beauty of the words that flowed together to connect with the writer’s mind and understand the world they lived in.That kind of writing seems to be lost on us today. We have gotten used to writing in bite-sized pieces for a public looking for entertainment, and hungry for information. No wonder, there are nearly 200 million bloggers on the Internet and a new blog is created somewhere in the world every half a second. Instead of adding to our collective wisdom, most of these writings reflectthe superficiality (肤浅) and impatience of our day and age.This not only robs us of the skill of writing impressive essays, it also prevents us from exploring what is indeed important. Writing humbles (使谦卑) us in a way that is vital for our character growth, by reminding us about the limits of the self and our appropriate place in the vast flow of life. Writing frees us by helping us explore the unknown so that we really open up to magic of the world around us. I saw all of this in the writing of my grandfather. And I’ve seen it again and again in the writings of the greatest thinkers of humanity. Their writing reflect deep thought on issues of human importance.8. The underlined word “captivated” in the second paragraph can be replaced by “________”.A. puzzledB. frightenedC. attractedD. defeated9. In the author’s grandfather’s age, people ________.A. lived a hard lifeB. cared about each otherC. were fond of writingD. treated food as an art10. The author begins the text with her grandfather’s journal in order to ________.A. show her respect to her grandfatherB. present the importance of good writingC. express her interest in reading as well as writingD. raise the problems with today’s writing11. In the last paragraph, the author is trying to _________.A. discuss what good writing is likeB. express her strong desire to learn writing skillsC. stress the effects of her grandfather’s journal on herD. show her admiration for her grandfather’s writingDHi, Momis a hit inChina. Since its release in early February the movie has earned more than 5 billion yuan at the box office. It is currently the second-highest-grossing film ever released in the country, and may yet overtakeWolf Worrior2, an action film from 2017.Written and directed by Jia Ling, the film is adapted from her comedy routine from 2016 which explored her relationship with her mother, who died in an accident when Ms. Jia was 19. At a time when many people have been separated from their families, the themes of grief and filial piety (孝道) inHi, Mombring agreement.The film’s impressive box office income is also a reminder of the health of the industry inChinacompared withHollywood. In the West cinemas remain closed due to lockdown or operate at limited capacity; inChina, where many restrictions have been lifted, between 50% and 75% of seats are available to book. During the Spring Festival, Chinese cinemas made an estimated $1.5 billion in ticket sales – 71% of takings at the American box office in all of 2020.With cinemas shut, film-sales agent stopped bringingHollywoodmovies to market. That has given locally made films a chance to excel. Since 2013, domestic films have taken around 60% of total box office earnings. In 2021, that number may get closer to 100%.12. What can be inferred from the first paragraph aboutHi, Mom?A. It will be a success.B.Wolf Worrior2 will be released after it.C. It is better than Wolf Worrior 2.D. It may be the first-highest-grossing film inChina.13. Which statement is NOT true according to the text?A. The film industry inChinais developing better than that inHollywood.B. The film is based on a real story.C. You can’t go to cinema because there are many restrictions.D. Many people can’t see their families often nowadays.14. What is the author’s attitude towards local films?A. NegativeB. PositiveC. IndifferentD. Skeptical15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Local Movies Arise.B. China Film Industry.C. Comedy Time.D.Hi, Mom-China’s Latest Hit.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学年广州市中山大学附属中学高三英语第四次联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AAlex Palmer says he'll never forget his 13th birthday, not because of a gift or a party, but fire. “It made me realize how valuable life is,” said Alex, a seventh grader atMonroeDemonstrationSchoolinTulsa,Oklahoma.On April 18, Alex and many other kids from his school were riding home on a school bus when they suddenly saw smoke coming from the bus’ engine. “It was jaw-dropping,” he told reporters.By the time Alex and some other kids made it out the bus’ back door, the bus was already on fire. And some of their schoolmates were still inside. So he and some of the other older kids took action.“One little kid was slowing everyone down with his big backpack, ” eighth grader Destiny Fain said, “so I got it off and threw it to the side and helped to make sure all the little kids weren’t fighting or pushing. ”As that was going on, sixth grader Marketez Doyle-Smith reportedly helped another classmate who had trouble in breathing because of the smoke. “We saw our friend lying on the ground,” he said, “so we took our shirts off and waved them to get him some air to breathe.”Marketez also reportedly stopped a younger kid trying to get back on the bus to search for something he’d left behind. “We're all a family,” he told reporters. “So I went back to help the little kid.”Finally everyone made it off safely, thanks to Alex, Destiny, Marketez and several other kids. By later that day, they were already being called heroes. “I really don’t see it as being a hero,” Alex said, according to The World. “I see it as the right thing to do—helping others before you help yourself.”1. What happened on Alex’ s way home?A. The school bus was on fire suddenly.B. There was a party for Alex’s birthday.C. He received a gift from his classmate.D. Some classmates quarreled with each other.2. By saying "We're all a family.” Marketez probably meantA. We’re brothers in the same family.B. It’s our duty to help each other.C. We’re classmates in the same class.D. The thing left on the bus is mine.3. According to the last paragraph, Alex thought that heA. was not a brave student.B. had the right to do anything.C. had just done what he should do.D. hated to be called a hero by others.BFirefighters in Florida this week helped rescue a bald eagle with a fishing hook stuck in its beak（嘴）and the attached line wrapped around its wing and beak. Firefighters at Pasco County Fire Rescue Station 21 on Thursday were greeted by two children holding the injured bald eagle and seeking help, according to the station’s Facebook page.The firefighters called Owl’s Nest Sanctuary（保护区）for Wildlife in Odessa for assistance and a volunteer came out to help. "It appears that the eagle was wrapped in the line for about two days, was underweight, and thirsty,” the post said.Floridahas one of the densest concentrations of nesting bald eagles in the lower 48 states with an estimated 1 ,500 nesting pairs according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.PascoCountyis located in the state's west central coast north ofTampa.After the eagle was examined, it was placed in a container and taken to the sanctuary for treatment where Kris Potter, the sanctuary's director, successfully removed the hook.The sanctuary posted on its Facebook page that the eagle is making up for lost time when it comes to food. "He's eating all his meals with great enthusiasm and doesn't leave a crumb（碎屑）behind,“ the post said. "In the meantime, this big guy is resting and recovering ——he's already looking so much better!”After the eagle is considered stable, it will be taken toBuschGardensinTampafor further treatment, according to the post.“ Thankfully the eagle appears in good health and veterinarians（兽医）believe that the eagle will fully recover," the post said.When the eagle is cleared for return to the wild, it will be released in the area around Station 21 , the station said in its post.“A big thank-you to everyone who helped save this bald eagle's life! We are thankful for this happy outcome!” the post concluded. The sanctuary used the story to remind those who enjoy fishing to properly dispose of their garbage.4. Who initially found the injured bald eagle?A. Firefighters.B. Two children.C. The sanctuary's founder.D. A volunteer.5. Where will the eagle be set free?A. AtPascoCounty Fire Rescue Station 21.B. In the neighborhood around Station 21.C. In the sanctuary inOdessa.D. InBuschGardensinTampa.6. Why did the sanctuary post the story?A. To win a good reputation.B. To praise those firefighters.C. To appeal to people to protect bald eagles.D. To remind fishing lovers to deal with rubbish properly.7. What can we know about the outcome of the event?A. It's unexpected.B. It's beautiful.C. It's humorous.D. It's discouraging.CTeens who have good, supportive relationships with their teachers enjoy better healthas adults, according to research published by an American research center.“This research suggests that improving students' relationships with teachers could have positive and long-lasting effects beyond just academic success," said Jinho Kim, a professor atKoreaUniversityand author of the study."Itcould also bring about healthimplicationsin the long run.”Previous research has suggested that teens' social relationships might be linked to health outcomes in adulthood. However, it is not clear whether the link between teen relationships and lifetime health is causal（因果的）-it could be that other factors, such as different family backgrounds, might contribute to both relationship problems in adolescence and to poor health in adulthood. Also, most research has focused on teens' relationships with their peers（同龄人）, rather than on their relationships with teachers.To explore those questions further, Kim analyzed data on nearly 20,000 participants from the Add Health study, a national study in theU.S.that followed participants from seventh grade into early adulthood. The participant pool included more than 3,400 pairs of siblings（兄弟姐妹）. As teens, participants answered questions, like “How often have you had trouble getting along with other students and your teachers?" As adults,participants were asked about their physical and mental health.Kim found that participants who had reported better relationships with both their peers and teachers in middle and high school also reported better physical and mental health in their mid-20s. However, when he controlled for family background by looking at pairs of siblings together, only the link between good teacher relationships and adult health remained significant.The results suggest teacher relationships are more important than previously realized and that schools should invest in training teachers on how to build warm and supportive relationships with their students. "This is not something that most teachers receive much training in," Kim said, “but it should be.”8. What does the underlined word “implications" in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Recipes.B. Habits.C. Benefits.D. Risks.9. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Poor health in adolescence.B. Limitations of the previous research.C. Teens' relationships with their peers.D. Factors affecting health in adulthood.10. What does Kim's research show?A. Good adult health depends on teens' good teachers.B. Good family background promises long-term adult health.C. Healthy peer relationships leads to students' academic success.D. Positive student-teacher relationship helps students' adult health.11. Where does this text probably come from?A. A health magazine.B. A medical report.C. A term paper.D. A family survey.DThe American poet Louise Gluck, author of 12 collections of poetry, has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature. Born inNew Yorkin 1943, Gluck published her first volume of poetry, “Firstborn”, in 1968, quickly gaining her reputation as a poet. In the decades since, she has become one of the country's most celebrated literary figures. Her work uses the power of myth to deal with some of our darkest human concerns. Her straightforward language always gets at the heart of deep-seated anxieties: loneliness, rejection, death ...Stephanie Burt,an English professor atHarvardUniversity, said, “She's someone who's been able to makeemotion states vivid on the page... Few poets have tried as hard as she has not to repeat herself. And her strongest books are really different from one another”. “She offers poetry lovers a lot of inspiration, but she's also on a lot of bookshelves," said Chiasson, a poet, who added she is a generous reader of her fellow writers’work.At Yale, where Gluck is a professor of English, she served for years as judge of the Yale Series of Younger Poets Prize and worked closely with poets she chose for the prize and those she did not, helping them shape their work. “In that very practical way she's had an enormous influence on a great many figures,” said Langdon Hammer, a professor of English at Yale. “She's someone who has been a 'guiding spirit’ for generations of students, writers, and readers.”Gluck described teaching and writing as symbiotic. “I teach not out of selflessness or generosity: I do it because it feeds me,” she said. “It feeds them, too, so it's a happy relationship. I'm sure not all my students feel that way, but some do. I never feel that it takes me from my work: I think it gives me my work.”12. Which of the following topics might Gluck tend to explore in her work?A. Victory.B. Divorce.C. Romance.D. Achievement.13. What quality does Gluck have according to the passage?A. Humorous and intelligent.B. Ambitious and helpful.C. Considerate and optimistic.D. Inspiring and creative.14. What does teaching mean to Gluck?A. A source of wealth.B. A barrier to writing.C. A fountain of creation.D. A stepping stone to fame.15. What is the best title for the text?A. A Guiding SpiritB. A Successful PioneerC. An Adventurous CreatorD. A Hardworking Writer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学年广州市中山大学附属中学高三英语下学期期末考试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AMy mother and her best friend Martha were in their mid-80s when they saw each other for the last time.They had been friends since they were 18, both of them students atWesleyanCollegeinMacon,Georgia. My mother was the dreamy one, who loved to read and dream herself as an actress. Martha, however, was more practical. I’m not sure what they had in common except that they trusted each other, helped each other, and stayed in touch even when life separated them.Martha spent most of her adulthood inAtlanta, where she raised three kids. My mother, meanwhile, raised eight children, and moved many times during her financially and emotionally troubled marriage, which included several months living with her family inseedymotels.I sensed my mother hid her troubles from most people, but not from Martha, and I knew from my mother that Martha carried her own sorrows. Their willingness to share sorrow without judgment was part of what bond them.The best friendships can also withstand (抵挡) periods without communication. They didn’t communicate a lot — this was before the ease of emails and texts and yet I knew they were always in each other’s minds.One day in 2008, 1 drove my mother to Martha’s house for their final visit. The moment my mother hobbled (蹒跚) into Martha’s house, they threw their arms around each other and went to sit out in the garden, laughing until they were dizzy. I snapped a photo, and spotted something joyous, young and free on my mom, which existed only in the presence of her best friend.Two years later, my mother died. Of all the people I had to tell, Martha was the hardest because I felt it erased her past. After that, we lost touch. But I still think of her and how that friendship strengthened my mother.1. What does the underlined word “seedy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. largeB. dirtyC. urbanD. bright2. The author’s mother and Martha had a lasting friendship partly because they________.A. were willing to shareB. were constantly in touchC. had much in commonD. had a likeness in personality3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To tell the importance of friendship.B. To express his gratitude to his mother.C. To share his standard of choosing a friend.D. To praise the friendship between Martha and his mother.BYou don't generally expect to put yourself in the public eye whenyou go on vacation. However when a British couple, Jessica and Edward, flew to Crete, they found themselves attracting a lot of attention after coming across a large sum of money in the street.At first, their Crete vacation hadn't been anything outside of the norm. However, it was as they were exploring the souvenir shops that everything changed. The couple were just walking down the street when Jessica suddenly kicked something lying on the ground. It looked a bit like a make-up bag and so they assumed that someone had lost it.Without hesitation, Jessica picked up the bag and opened it. She was shocked to see a lot of money in it-a total of 7,100 Euros. There was probably a lot they could do with all that money. However, the couple didn't have it in them to steal what belonged to someone else. Going to the police was the first thought that came to mind when Jessica saw the money. She didn't consider that there was any other choice, so the couple handed over the money to the local police.The police found the owner, an elderly woman, and informed the couple that the woman wanted to meet them. When they eventually met at the police station, the woman was so overcome with emotion that she wouldn't stop hugging and blessing them, although they insisted they were just doing the right thing.News of what the couple had done quickly made its way around the island. The locals wanted to show them their gratitude. This included receiving free taxi rides and even an offer to have their hotel room upgraded. The couple appreciated the kindness, but it was all getting to be a bit too much. They just wanted to have a normal vacation.They are probably hoping that they fly a little more under the radar during their next vacation. There's only so much attention that these two lovebirds can handle.4. What is the first reaction of the couple after finding the money?A. They decided to do all with that money.B. They bought something in souvenir shops.C. They turned it over to the local police station.D. They tried to look for the owner by themselves.5. Which o£ the following can best describe the locals in Crete?A. Polite and hard-working.B. Kind and grateful.C. Sociable and honest.D. Rich and determined.6. Why do the couple hope to “fly a little more under the radar" in the last paragraph?A. They want to take fewer flights.B. They can't handle more radars.C. They hope to gain less attention.D. They don't have more money.7. What can we learn from the text?A. Good things come to kind people.B. The early bird catchesthe worm.C. Behind bad luck conies good luck.D. Money is too much for strangers.CCanadaIs Our NeighbourCanada and the United States are neighbours.They are on the same land.They share the same long boundary(国界).These two nations are similar in many ways.Canada buys many goods from the United States.Cars and clothes are two examples.The United States also buys goods from Canada.Much of the paper used in the United States comes from Canada.Some of the oilweuse comes from Canada,too.Americans travel toCanadaon holiday.And Canadians often visit the United States.It is easy for the people of one country to go to the other country.Canadians read about the United States in newspapers and magazines.Many Americans watch Canadian baseball and hockey (曲棍球)matches on Sundays.However,there are important differences between theUnited Statesand Canada.The United States has more people.Because the population is smaller,there are more open places in Canada.There is much unused land.This is another important difference.8.Canadabuys from theUnited States.A.oil and paperB.nothingC.many thingsD.everything9.In the first paragraph “we” means ________.A.CanadiansB.AmericansC.ChineseD.students10.The people in theUnited Stateslike Canadian ________.A.baseballB.basketballC.newspapersD.oil11.Which of the following statements is WRONG?A.Canada has less people than theUSA.B.Canada has not used all the land.C.Canada is connected withAmerica.D.Canadians don’t like hockey.DWhen John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood，he wasbetter off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys fromBoston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence（能力）and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society, ” said George Vaillant, the psychologist（心理学家）who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.”Vaillant’s study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out.Working—at any age—is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence—the underpinnings（基础）of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn't everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one's work.”12. What do we know about John？A. He received little love from his family.B. He had few childhood playmates.C. He enjoyed his career and marriage.D. He was envied by others in his childhood.13. Vaillant’s words in Paragraph 2 serve as _______.A. a description of personal values and social valuesB. an analysis of how work was related to competenceC. an example for parents' expectations of their childrenD. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men14. Vaillant's team got their findings by _______.A. recording the boys' effort in schoolB. comparing different sets of scoresC. evaluating the men's mental healthD. measuring the men's problem solving ability15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Competent adults know more about love than work.B. Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.C. Love brings more joy to people than work does.D.Independenceis the key to one's success.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学年广州市中山大学附属中学高三英语下学期期末考试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.BGrowing up as kids we are told to share our toys and notto be selfish. We also live in an age when discussing our feelings is encouraged. But when does it all become too much? With new crazes trending all the time, such as dance challenges and wearing a carpet as a dress, the question is: when can sharing become oversharing on social media?“Oversharing” has become associated with social media, but it isn'texclusiveto this platform. Imagine you head to a party and meet x k w someone. Within five minutes they have revealed private details about their life. While some of us may try to escape these people, according to marriage advisor Carolyn Cole, this form of oversharing could come from a strong desire to connect with someone. But how does this translate to social media?Dr. Christopher Hand, a lecturer in cyberpsychology (网络心理学），says the more details people disclose, the less sympathy we express when things go wrong. It seems that searching for sympathy by oversharing is generally considered as negative rather than the cry for help it could really be.However, Dr. Hand's research also seems to suggest that the more we post on a platform, the more socially attractive we become-provided that the posts that we bang out are positive. Even back in 2015, Gwendolyn Seidman PhD said that we should avoid complaining and being negative online. We should also avoid showing off, especially about our love lives. It makes sense-if your date is going “that well", would you really have time to share a photo with text?So, how can you know if you are oversharing? Well, why not ask your friends in real life. They would probably be happy to tell you if your posts about your breakfast or your complaints about your lack of money really are too much.4. What does the underlined word “exclusive" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Unique.B. Similar.C. Relevant.D. Fundamental.5. Why do some people prefer oversharing at parties?A. To draw others' attention.B. To satisfy others' curiosity.C. To remove negative feelings.D. To develop good relationships.6. Which of the following may Dr. Hand agree with?A. Sharing more details online can attract more sympathy.B. Oversharing negative experiences is equal to crying for help.C. Sharing negative posts can't help one become socially attractive.D. Oversharing isn't likely to happen online when things go wrong.7. According to the text, what should be avoided for online sharing?A. Reflecting on past bad manners.B. Showing a great many expensive goods.C. Writing a recipe for a balanced breakfast.D. Recording unforgettable moments with friends.CToo much TV-watching can harm children’s ability to learn andeven reduce their chances of getting a college degree, new studies suggest in the latest effort to examine the effects of television on children.One of the studies looked at nearly 400 northern California third-graders. Those with TVs in their bedrooms scored about eight points lower on math and language arts tests than children without bedroom TVs.A second study ,looking at nearly 1000 grown-ups in New Zealand, found lower education levels among 26-year-olds who had watched lots of TV during childhood.But the results don’t prove that TV is the cause and don't ride out that already poorly motivated youngsters (年轻人）may watch lots of TV.Their study measured the TV habits of 26-year-olds between ages5 and 15. These with college degrees had watch an averageof less than two hours of TV per week night during childhood, compared with an average of more than 2.5 hours for those who had no education beyond high school.In the California study, children with TVs in their rooms but no computer at home scored the lowest whilethose with no bedroom TV but who had home computers scored the highest.While this study does not prove that bedroom TV sets caused the lower scores, it adds to increasing findings that children shouldn't have TVs in their bedrooms.8. According to the California study, the low-scoring group might _________.A. have had computers in their bedroomsB. not be interested in mathC. be unable to go to collegeD. have watched a lot of TV9. What is the researchers' understanding of the New Zealand study results?A. Poorly motivated 26-year-olds watch more TV.B. Habits of TV watching reduce learning interest.C. The connection between TV and education levels is difficult to explain.D. TV watching leads to lower education levels of the 15-year-olds.10. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A. TV sets shouldn't be allowed in children's bedrooms.B. Children should be forbidden from watching TV.C. More time should be spent on computers.D. Further studies on high-achieving students should be done11. What would be the best title for this text?A. Computers or TelevisionB. Effects of Television on ChildrenC. Studies on TV and College EducationD. Television and Children's Learning HabitsDMany of us in China enjoy adding chilies (辣椒) toour food, but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous? A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper—the spiciest chili in the world. After taking just a single bite of one, the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days, reported BBC News.In fact, reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual. But if chilies are harmful, why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable? According to thewebsite Huanqiu, about 600 million Chinese people—almost half of the national population—are chili eaters. So what makes people love chilies so much? The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that “produce a sense of happiness” , noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment. A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week. The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week. And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion. “The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,” Liu Qi, a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism (新陈代谢). So, don't worry if you love spicy food. It seems that chilies are actually good for us—except for the Carolina Reaper, perhaps.12. The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove ________.A. chiliescan be beneficialB. chilies are popular inAmericaC. chilies can be dangerousD. serious headaches can be dangerous13. Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_______.A. decreasing death rateB. releasing natural chemicalsC. curing serious headachesD. providing enough nutrition14. Which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B. Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C. The more chilies you eat, the healthier you are.D. Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it can't increase our metabolism.15. The writer wrote the passage to ________.A. warn people of the dangers of chiliesB. ask people to eat Carolina ReaperC. encourage people to eat more chiliesD. tell people the benefits of chilies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学年度第二学期初三年级英语练习22020.4知识运用（共14分）一、单项填空（共6分，每小题0.5分）从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. My mother is very busy, so I often help _______ with the housework.A. meB. youC. herD. him2. Tom is my best friend. He comes _______ England.A. byB. toC. onD. from3. The doctor doesn’t feel well today, _______ he still works very hard.A. andB. butC. soD. or4. — Your skirt looks beautiful. _______ did you buy it?— At the shopping mall in my hometown.A. WhoB. WhyC. WhenD. Where5. — _______ I keep the magazine a little longer?— Yes, you can.A. CanB. NeedC. MustD. Should6. Peter’s father is surprised to find that Peter is as _______ as him this year.A. tallB. tallerC. tallestD. the tallest7. There _______ many children running happily in the park every day.A. isB. areC. wasD. were8. My brother _______ me the answer as soon as he works out the difficult math problem.A. tellsB. toldC. has toldD. will tell9. While I _______ dinner last evening, Amy called me to ask about the homework.A. haveB. am havingC. hadD. was having10. Lisa _______ painting for five years and she paints well.A. learnedB. was learningC. has learnedD. will learn11. Mike is a tidy boy. His room _______ clean all the time.A. keepsB. keptC. is keptD. was kept12. — Could you tell me ______?— In a bookstore at the corner.A. where you buy this bookB. where do you buy this bookC. where you bought this bookD. where did you buy this book二、完形填空（共8分，每小题1分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。

中大附中2020 届初三下4 月阶段评测训练英语科试题一、语法选择（共15 小题，每小题1 分，共15 分）在下列各题的四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。

It’s hard to go anywhere these days without seeing people staring at their smart-phones, but one place that still asks you to turn them off is the cinema. But even this may be about to change. In 1 interview with Variety, Adam Aron, CEO of one of the 2 cinema chains in the world, AMC, said the company is considering allowing phones to be used in its US theaters.Aron said the plan was to draw more millennials into cinemas as a way of 3 the industry's number of audience. "When you tell 22-year-olds to turn off the phone so as not to ruin the movie, they hear ‘please cut off your left arm above the elbow’. You 4 tell 22-year-olds to turn off their cellphones. That's not 5 they live their lives,” he said.“We need to reshape our product in some concrete ways so that millennials go to movie theaters with the same degree of intensity 6 baby boomers went to movie theaters throughout their lives.”Aron admits that 7 the idea may attract some people, not everyone is going to appreciate having the glare of multiple smart-phone screens disturbing their cinema experience.“We're going to have to figure out a way to do it that doesn't disturb today's audience, because t oday's moviegoers don’t want anybody sitting next to 8 texting or having their phone 9 . But there are ads up there saying turn off your phone."Aron did offer one possible solution that could potentially benefit everyone. He 10 designating certain auditoriums as ‘texting friendly,’ 11 would hopefully mean that those who can't bear to go without checking their phone 12 few minutes can watch a movie in one screening room while everyone else can use 13 .Whether we do ever see ‘texting screens’ appearing in any of AMC's cinemas remains to 14 . So far, the idea hasn't been very well received, with most people saying, rightly, that keeping a phone 15 during a movie isn't a difficult task.1. A. the B. a C. an D. /2. A. big B. bigger C. much bigger D. biggest3. A. increase B. increasing C. increased D. to increase4. A. shouldn’t B. wouldn’t C. mightn’t D. can’t5. A. how B. what C. why D. who6. A. with B. except C. as D. like7. A. unless B. although C. because D. before8. A. theirs B. their C. they D. them9. A. on B. off C. by D. in10. A. suggests B. suggested C. has suggested D. had suggested11. A. why B. which C. what D. that12. A. every B. each C. all D. some13. A. another B. the other C. other D. others14. A. see B. be seeing C. be seen D. have seen15. A. turns off B. turning off C. to turn off D. turned off二、完型填空（共10 小题，每题1.5 分，共15 分）It is a cold and dry winter morning. When you 16 , you suddenly feel that your throat hurts. You begin to sneeze and later you may cough. You must have a cold! Wait a second. Could it just bea 17 cold or the flu that’s been going around?A cold gives you a runny nose and cough. But it’s usually easy to 18 with. Some take medicine such as aspirin (阿司匹林) 19 others try home treatments like herbal tea or chicken soup. Usually you feel better after a week.The flu on the other hand can be much more 20 . It usually gives you fever. Sometimes it can be deadly. The worst flu, the so-called Spanish Flu of 1918 to 1919, killed about 50 million people, according to The Atlantic.Don’t worry. Getting a flu vaccine (流感疫苗) can 21 you from the virus. Flu vaccines work by giving the body a small amount of flu viruses. This causes our body to develop antibodies (抗体). 22 next time you get the flu, the antibodies can help protect you.Unfortunately, the flu virus 23 every few years. Therefore, there are so many types of flu, such as H1N1 and H5N1. The antibodies for one type of flu can’t protect us against all type s of flu. That’s 24 we need to get the vaccine every year.However, good health 25 may also help to prevent a cold or flu. Washing your handsoften helps protect you from viruses. Getting regular exercise and eating healthy food is also important. All these can help you strengthen your immune system (免疫系统).16. A. stand up B. turn up C. give up D. wake up17. A. common B. little C. popular D. strange18. A. agree B. deal C. meet D. start19. A. because B. after C. until D. while20. A. interesting B. familiar C. dangerous D. smooth21. A. protect B. leave C. recover D. draw22. A. So B. Unless C. Since D. As23. A. stops B. changes C. spreads D. kills24. A. how B. when C. whether D. why25. A. clubs B. customs C. habits D. hobbies三、阅读（共两节，满分50 分）第一节阅读理解（共20 小题，每小题 2 分，共40 分）(A)On Jan 26, people around the world were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA’s most legendary players. The 41-year-old, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others died when their helicopter crashed in California, US.People from all walks of life have paid tribute to the late basketball superstar – not just for his achievements on the court, but for his genuine personality and the inspiration he provided to so many people.In the basketball world, Bryant ranks among the top players of all time. Fans remember him as the player who helped the Los Angeles Lakers win five NBA championships during his20-year-long career. He started out as a basketball prodigy who skipped college and took his talents directly to the NBA. His deadly agility (敏捷) and aggressive tactics (策略) earned him the nickname Black Mamba . That’s why his competitive philosophy is known as the “Mamba Mentality”.“Mamba Mentality is you’re going, you’re competing, you’re not worried about the end result,” Bryant said. “It’s all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most.”Off the court, he was known as a successful businessman, buying stakes (股份) in severalcompanies, including Alibaba and Dell. He also left footprints in the movie industry, winning an Oscar in 2018 with his short film Dear Basketball.He was also known as a proud family man. His friend, baseball star Derek Jeter, remembered him as such in an essay: “Throughout our friendship, the most meaningful conversations we had –they were always about family.”As the Los Angeles Times noted, Bryant’s greatness was cemented (强化) by his skill, hard work and tireless pursuit of victory. His legacy will live on long after his death.26.What do we know about the crash?A.Nine people were killed.B.The helicopter crashed in Florida.C.The crash happened on Jan 25.D.Bryant was the pilot of the helicopter.27.To play basketball in the NBA, what did Bryant do?A.He chose “Black Mamba” as his nickname.B.He competed with five other players.C.He trained with a talented coach.D.He had to give up on college.28.According to Bryant, “Mamba Mentality”means.A.caring about the final resultB.working hard in the momentC.trusting your teammates all the timeD.focusing on school29.In Jeter’s eyes, Bryant was a man who .A.loved his family very muchB.was good at doing businessC.inspired many peopleD.had many genuine friends30.What is the story mainly about?A.How Bryant’s helicopter crashed.B.What Bryant’s fans did in memory of him.C.Why Bryant chose to be a basketball player.D.Why so many people felt sad about Bryant’s death.（B）What are you holding in your hand while you are taking the examination? Right. A pen.Though it is small, the pen has changed the history, improved the trade of countries, recorded events, carried news, and done far more work for human beings than all other tools.Progress without it would have been almost impossible. The invention of the wheel, the introduction of the steam engine, the use of electricity, all these have changed the lives of millions of people, but the pen has done more. It has taken away mountains, and it has prepared the way for all progress and development of society.In the past the pen did all the work if you wanted to keep any writing for some time. The lawyers took up their pens and wrote the law of the country from the days when papyrus （纸莎草纸）was first used. The most famous letters in the world were written with a pen. It was with a pen that the greatest thinkers of all time wrote down their thoughts.The pen is very utilitarian. We cannot sign a bill or write a letter or buy a house without our pen. An agreement is worthless till our name is written with a pen. The writers encourage the world with it. The students take their examinations with it as well.Our coming into the world is recorded with a pen. Before we have been at school, our name is written on the name list with a pen. We cannot be married till we have signed. A pen records the important events in our life.Let's remember that we hold in our hand the most powerful instrument which man owns. The pen is a magic tool. Whenever you use it, enjoy it.31.What is the writer trying to do in this passage?A.Describe what a pen looks like.B.Introduce the history of the pen.C.Advise people to prepare a new pen.D.Show the importance of the pen.32.The word “mountains” in the third paragraph refers to“something to ”.A.explain the use of electricityB.lower the students’ scoresC.stop social developmentD.change the law of the country33.The lawyers started to write the law of the country_ .A.before their thoughts were changedB.w hen papyrus was first usedC.a s soon as they recorded their namesD.after they took an important exam34.The underlined word “utilitarian” in the passage pr obably means “”.A.cheapB.boringC.specialeful35.What is the best title for this passage?A.A Powerful ToolB. An Important LawC. A Valuable RecordD. An exciting Event（C）I woke up with drool ( 口水) on my pillow this morning. I wouldn’t have mind ed except it wasn’t mine. The alarm clock rang, and I reached over to turn it off. As I laid my face back down on the pillow, I felt the wet, slimy (黏滑的) drool on my pillow case. I opened my eyes and saw a smiling, panting (喘气的), furry face gazing down at me. I tried to get up, but she was too fast. My face was suddenly covered in kisses with one going straight up my nose and another right in my ear.I laughed, reached out and picked up the eight-pound love machine and held her away from my dripping (湿透的) face. It was just another morning in a life with dogs.Why do we welcome them into our homes and our hearts? We know that we are most likely going to outlive them and have our hearts broken when they age quickly and pass away after ten to fifteen years. We know that there will be vet (兽医) bills, flea baths and enough fur to make a vacuum cleaner cry. We know that our ears will ring from the barking, that we will be picking up poop (大便) every single day and that we will never get to finish a full sandwich again.Yet, when we are feeling down or blue, there will always be a soft head on our lap needing to be pet. When we get home after a long day’s work, there will be a happy face at the door waiting for us. Our lives will be full of balls to throw, bellies to scratch, and love and loyalty that will warm our hearts and uplift our souls.For thousands of years, dogs have been our best friends. They remain one of the greatest gifts life has ever given us. Even if they can’t love us for the rest of our lives, they will always love us for all of theirs.36.How does the author probably feel about his dog every morning?A. Awful.B. Impatient.C. Joyful.D. Surprised.37.What figure of speech (修辞手法) is used for the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2?A. Irony. （反语）B. Contrast.C. Repetition.D. Personification.38.The purpose of Paragraph 2 is to .A.explore why we love dogsB.show the trouble dogs can bringC.give examples of dogs’ bad behaviorD.list reasons why some people avoid dogs39.What does the last sentence of this article mean?A.Dogs are devoted to their owners.B.Dogs’ owners outlive them.C.Life is never perfect.D.Dogs are beneficial.40.The writer wrote this article mainly to .A.give the advantages and disadvantages of raising dogsB.share how much love his dog has brought himC.say that keeping a dog is worth all the troubleD.analyze the impact of a dog’s company( D )You may be able to care for your physical health by wearing a mask, washing your hands, and doing regular exercise during the coronavirus epidemic, but how do you treat your mental health? Millions of people are facing fear, anxiety and depression as lockdowns, transportation bans and quarantines (隔离期) continue.As part of the government’s “first level response”, the National Health Commission said more than 300 hotlines are now available throughout China. Callers can talk with counseling ( 咨询) services and people from university psychology departments, Reuters reported. Depending on your location, you can call one of these 24-hour hotlines for psychological support and general advice if you’re experiencing anxiety, depression or panic attacks –no matter whether you’re a patient,medical worker or just someone stuck at home.A survey conducted by the Chinese Psychology Society found that of the 18,000 people tested for coronavirus-related anxiety, 42.6 percent were anxious, according to NBC News.“A stable state of mind can help reduce impatience and anxiety, which is helpful for treatment. Providing psychological counseling and appropriate medicine, psychiatry (心理治疗) can play an important role in the battle against the epidemic,” said Chen Jun, an expert from the Shanghai Mental Health Center, on CCTV.A healthy mind supports a healthy body. Stress weakens the immune system, according to the American Psychological Association. Managing stress may help people fight off a virus.In addition to hotlines, online platforms and social media have also offered support to those dealing with the mental pressure of worrying about the virus. One virus-related hashtag (话题), which t ranslates as “how to deal with feeling very anxious at home,” has been viewed by hundreds of millions of Sina Weibo users.Universities have set up support groups on QQ, while thousands of doctors provide counseling for users on . KnowYourself, a public WeChat account, hopes to reduce panic attacks to frontline medical workers, patients and their families.“People are scared, their lives are being interrupted, so to have a voice that helps to comfort them and calm them and kind of guide them through t his process can be very helpful,” Paul Yin, a psychologist in Beijing, said.Keeping a positive mindset is key during this difficult time. Remember to keep things in perspective and maintain social networks with your family and friends. Treat your mind well, and your body will follow.41.What can we learn about the counseling service from Paragraph 2?A.Only patients and medical workers are offered the service.B.Over 300 hotlines are available in every city across China.C.It’s aimed at people with coronavirus-related mental problems.D.Some university psychology departments offer face-to-face counseling.42.What are Paragraphs 3-5 mainly about?A.How the novel coronavirus affects people mentally.B.Why it is vital to provide psychological support.C.How people should manage anxiety and stress.D.What kinds of counseling are being offered.43.Why are a Weibo hashtag and a public WeChat account mentioned in the text?A.To prove the benefits of social media.B.To compare the support they provide people.C.To show where psychological support is also given.D.To stress the negative impact of the virus on people.44.What does the underlined phrase “keep things in perspective” mean in the last paragraph?A.用自己的视角看问题B.保持冷静C.客观看待问题D.用积极的心态看问题45.What can we conclude from Paul Yin’s words?A.Counseling services help people to stay positive.B.It takes a long time to rid people of their anxiety.C.It is helpful for anxious people to talk with each other.D.Various communications are in need in the counseling process.第二节阅读填空（共10 分；每小题2 分）阅读短文及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺、结构完整。

2019年中考冲刺—英语4月质量调研检测卷Class_________ Name______________ No._________ Mark____________一、听力理解：（本大题分为A、B、C、D四部分，共30小题，每小题1分，共30分）A. 听单句（本题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分）根据所听句子的内容和所提的问题，选择符合题意的图画回答问题，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。

每小题听一遍。

1. Who is Jimmy?A B C2. What did Susan forget to do yesterday?A B C3. Which of the following is the girl talking about?A B C4．Why was Maria so excited?A B C5．What are they supposed to do?A B CB. 听对话（本题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）根据所听内容，回答每段对话后面的问题，在每小题所给的三个选项中，选出一个最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。

每段对话听两遍。

听第一段对话，回答第6小题。

6. What is Eric getting ready for?A. After-school activities.B. Joining a science club.C. A science competition.听第二段对话，回答第7小题。

7. Why is Susan absent today?A. She’s away on vacation.B. She’s busy with a task.C. She’s sick at home.听第三段对话，回答第8小题。

8. When did the online French class start?A. 8:20.B. 9:00.C. 9:40.听第四段对话，回答第9小题。

2023-2024学年九年级4月质量检查英语本试卷共四大题，满分90分。

考试时间100分钟。

第一卷一、语法选择（共15 小题，每小题1分，满分15分）阅读以下短文，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Fu Bao, the giant panda born in South Korea through natural breeding, was on display for her final day at the Panda World of Everland Resort in Yongin City, South Korea, on March 3rd.___1___ visitors gathered at the amusement park ___2___ farewell to the panda, which is going to return to China this April.Since the day ___3___ female panda was born, Fu Bao ___4___ joy and comfort to the South Korean people, and she has been receiving ___5___ attention and affection from the public in return.Zookeepers at the park Kang Chul-won and Song Young-kwan, known as Fu Bao’s “grandpas” ___6___,have taken good care of Fu Bao, prepared delicious bamboo sticks and a large bouquet of rape flowers as farewell gifts for the panda.According to Korea JoongAng Daily, crowds waited ___7___ the early morning of March 3rd to line up to see the ___8___ panda on her last day.___9___ Fu Bao finally appeared at around 9:30 a.m., the ___10___ fans started calling her name. She took her usual spot beside the pile of bamboo sticks and began to eat ___11___, seemingly unaware that this was her last day to meet with the Korean public.The zoo director told the media that Fu Bao ___12___ to China on April 3rd. Being a superstar in South Korea, Fu Bao ___13___ a number of nicknames by her fans, such as Miss Fu of Yongin, Princess Fu and Chubby Fu.After Fu Bao returns to China, only four giant pandas will remain in Everland’s zoo, ___14___ Fu Bao’s mother and father, and ___15___ twin babies, Rui Bao and Hui Bao, born last July.1.A. A few thousandsB. Thousands ofC. A few thousand ofD. Thousand of2.A. sayB. to sayC. sayingD. said3.A. theB. aC. anD. /4.A. bringsB. broughtC. had broughtD. has brought5.A. fewB. littleC. muchD. many6.A. whoB. whomC. whichD. what7.A. inB. onC. atD. till8.A. 4 years oldB. 4-years-oldC. 4-year-oldD. 4 year old9.A. WhenB. BeforeC. UntilD. Since10.A. excitedB. excitingC. excitinglyD. excitedly11.A. habitualB. habituallyC. habituateD. habit12.A. is going to moveB. will moveC. movedD. would move13.A. was givenB. is givenC. has givenD. gave14.A. includesB. includedC. includeD. including15.A. theyB. themC. theirD. theirs二、完形填空（每小题1分，共10小题，满分10分）阅读以下短文，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

广东省中山市2020届九年级英语4月质量调研试题笔试部分（共95分）二、单项填空（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）( )26. --- Has he found ______ better job?--- No. He planned to learn ____ second foreign language.A. the; theB. a ; aC. the ; aD. a; the( )27. --- When shall we meet again?--- Make it _____ day you like, it’s all the same to me.A. oneB. anyC. anotherD. some( )28. ---Would you like ______ , sir?--- No, thanks. I have had much.A. some more orangesB. any more orangesC. some more orangeD. any more orange ( )29. ---What is happening over there?--- Oh, about ________ the fans are waiting here. They want to see the great singer.A.two thousand ofB. two thousandC. thousand ofD. two thousandsof( )30. --- What he enjoys _________ great and interesting.--- Yes, but it’s dangerous.A.soundsB. soundingC. soundedD. is sounded ( )31. ---Why are you so happy?--- ______ the teacher’s help, I found the answer ______ the question.A. Under; toB. With; toC. Under; ofD. With; of ( )32. --- Did Jack come back early last night?--- Yes. It was not yet eight o’clock ______ he arrived home.A. beforeB. whenC. thatD. until( )33.--- Hi, Ann. How can you improve your English so much?--- Oh, nothing difficult. The _____ you work at it, the _____ progress you will make.A. harder; moreB. more hardly; moreC. hardlier ; greaterD. harder; great( )34. --- I want to know if I _________ smoke here.--- No, you ___________. Can’t you see the sign “NO SMOKING” there?A. shall; won’tB. may; mustn’tC. can; needn’tD. must; can’t( )35.--- The windows are broken and need to be repaired.--- I think so. They can hardly _________ the cold now.A. keep outB. give outC. take outD. put out ( )36. --- Can I play football for some time, Mum?--- You can, if your homework____.A. will doB. doesC. is doneD. will be done ( )37. --Have you ever seen Peter recently ?---Yes . He _____ me to ask you how you _____ along with your new job these days .A. has asked ; have been gettingB. asked ; were gettingC. often asks ; are gettingD. asked ; are getting( )38.---Let’s go for a picnic when it ______ this weekend.--- But nobody knows when it _____ . I hate the rainy days.A.is fine; will rainB. will be fine; rainsC. will be fine; will rainD. is fine; rains( )39.--- What do you think of the pollution in our city?--- It’s get ting more and more serious, we must stop pollution _____ longer.A. livingB. from livingC. to liveD. live( )40. --- Lucy, I hear the new TV tower is fantastic. Could you tell me _____ ?--- Sure! Take No.8 bus. It’s not far.A.how far it isB. where is itC. how I can get thereD. which bus should I take( )41. ---Have you found the information about famous people ________you can use for the report?--- Not yet. I’ll search some online.A.whomB. whichC. who D what( )42. ---_________ nice trip to travel by air!---__________.. A. How a; So it is. B. What a; So it is. C. How ; So is it. D. What ;So is it.( )43.---This shop_______ since the war was over.--- Yes, It has a long history, but it’s said that Mr Brown _____ it in a year.A.has been open, will closeB. has opened, closesC. opened, will closeD. has been opened, is closing( )44. ---Tom hardly hands in his homework on time, does he?---________.Our teacher is always angry with him.A. Yes, he does.B. No, he doesn'tC. Yes, he doesn’tD. No, hedoes( )45. --- Would you mind my singing here?--- _______. I hear that you have been made _____the China’s Got Talent.A. Certainly not; to take part inB. Of course not; take partinC. Yes. Go ahead; to join inD. Better not; join三、完形填空（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。

广东省广州市中山大学附属中学2020-2021学年九年级下学期开学考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、完形填空I’ve always tried to avoid fights and I usually don’t take sides on anything.However, the death of George Floyd changed my mind. This African-American man died 1 May 25, 2020 after being placed under arrest by a white police officer. His death and the protests that followed have caused me to take a side and try to make 2 voice heard.At first, I wasn’t sure how I felt. 3 I was shocked by the video of Floyd’s death;I can’t say I supported the events 4 followed. Peaceful protests are OK, but rioting? Stealing things and burning police cars? It made me 5 .One side of my family is very conservative (保守的). After 6 Floyd’s death, they were extremely shocked, 7 . But by the next weekend, with 8 protests and riots reported, they had lost their sympathy. Now they asked: Why are these angry people being allowed 9 our country over the death of one black man?This was a sad change. Americans were united under 10 beliefs that what was done to Floyd was unacceptable. Why did riots have to spoil that?11 side of my family, and the side I spend more time with, is liberal (开放的). Our opinion was far different. Floyd’s death was only the tip of the iceberg. The protests were never just about Floyd, 12 about the discrimination black Americans 13 for centuries in this country.After years of built-up pain and anger caused by the discrimination, what are we expecting? Rioting is the only way some Americans feel their voices 14 be heard.The voices in this country that have been hushed (压制) until now will be heard, and change will have to 15 .1．A．in B．at C．on D．of2．A．I B．my C．me D．mine 3．A．If B．When C．Because D．Although 4．A．that B．what C．who D．whose 5．A．uncomfortable B．uncomfortably C．more uncomfortable D．moreuncomfortably6．A．see B．seeing C．saw D．to see 7．A．too B．also C．either D．neither 8．A．the number of B．the amount of C．a large number of D．a large amount of9．A．destroy B．destroying C．destroyed D．to destroy 10．A．a B．an C．/D．the 11．A．Other B．Another C．Others D．The other 12．A．but B．or C．and D．as 13．A．faced B．have faced C．are facing D．will face 14．A．can B．must C．should D．need 15．A．make B．making C．be made D．been madeWhen I was working in Germany. I got a chance to visit a friend in Viterbo in central 16 . The train stopped in, Rome. I was lucky as my hotel was close to the railway station. The next morning, I 17 to visit many Roman places of interest.The following day I headed back to the station, planning to take a short ride to Viterbo. When I arrived at the station and tried to 18 the correct platform, I quickly realized that the station was closed for an upgrade. For a moment，my mind went 19 . My biggest problem was my luggage--my suitcase and hand luggage were heavy. I 20 my suitcase with trouble about 100 meters to a nearby worker who was a tall man of about 50 years of age. I 21 myself and asked where the nearest station was. I was sure he didn’t understand me 22 , but he could easily guess I was looking for a station. He smiled and used 23 which told me to get in his car. After a while, we arrived at another station. I unloaded my luggage and shook his hands with thanks. He smiled back and drove away.There was no time to 24 names. I understood he was working and could have easily ignored me, but he chose to help. I was moved so much by his 25 that I have never forgotten him.16．A．America B．Germany C．Italy D．Rome 17．A．passed out B．looked out C．found out D．set out 18．A．locate B．build C．leave D．go19．A．wild B．empty C．fire D．crazy 20．A．dragged B．drove C．doubted D．supposed 21．A．enjoyed B．expressed C．repeated D．excused 22．A．exactly B．quickly C．happily D．awfully 23．A．mind B．gesture C．suggestion D．decision 24．A．spell B．choose C．remember D．exchange 25．A．curiosity B．generosity C．ability D．reality二、阅读单选Tip: Departure(离开)，destination（目的地）26．How many nights is Helen staying in Japan?A．10B．12C．15D．20 27．When does Helen’s fight leave for Shanghai?A．B．C．D．28．Which of the following is TRUE?A．Helen has only booked a single ticket.B．Helen is arriving in Japan in the afternoon.C．Helen is staying in the same city for the whole trip.D．Helen can check if the travel document is expired on website: .It was a chilly November evening in New York City, and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway. Nora noticed a guy sitting inside a cardboard box next to a newsstand. She pulled at my coat sleeve and said, “That man’s cold, Daddy. Can we take him home?”I don’t remember my reply, but I do remember a sudden heavy feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her world, whether it was birds in fight or children playing. But now she was noticing suffering and poverty. She wasn’t even four.A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who delivered meals to elderly people. The volunteers went to a nearby school on a Sunday morning, picked up a food package, and delivered it to an elderly person. I signed us up. Nora was excited about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how valuable our job was. When Sunday came, we picked up the package and phoned the elderly person we’d been assigned. She invited us right over.The building was depressing. When the door opened, facing us was a silver haired woman in an old dress. She took the package and asked if we would like to come in. Nora ran inside. I reluctantly followed. Our hostess showed us some photos of her family. Nora played and laughed. I accepted a second cup of tea. When it came time to say good bye, we three stood in the doorway and hugged. I walked home in tears.Where else but as volunteers do you have the opportunity to do something enjoyable that’s good for yourself as well as for others? Indeed, the poverty my daughter and I helped lessen that Sunday afternoon was not the woman’s alone it was in our lives, too. Now Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy people and collect clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I’ve watched her grow over these past four years, I still wonder which of us has benefited more? 29．What do you know about the man Nora noticed on that evening?A．He was asking for food.B．He was one of those homeless.C．He was taken home by the author.D．He was buying a newspaper. 30．Why did the author have a sudden heavy feeling?A．Because his daughter had noticed the dark side of life.B．Because he did not want to take the guy home.C．Because he felt a deep sympathy for the guy.D．Because his daughter was afraid of what she saw.31．In what order did the story take place?a. I happened to read a piece of writing about volunteers.b. Nora found a man and wanted to help him.c. We just not only help reduce the poverty of the woman, but also the poverty in our lives.d. Unlike Nora, I entered the woman’s house unwillingly that Sunday afternoon.e. We went to pick up the food package in the nearby school.A．a-e-d-b-c B．a-b-e-d-c C．b-d-a-e-c D．b-a-e-d-c 32．What is the best title for this passage?A．A Loving Kid B．V olunteers at Work C．A Lesson in Caring D．How to Help the NeedThe history of Chinese characters dates back to ancient times, with the history of at least several thousand years.There are many tales and legends about the origin of hanzi, Chinese characters: there is Cangjie, the legendary inventor of Chinese character; the ancient practice of knot-tying; the eight trigrams(八卦); and ancient painting legends to name a few. It is generally agreed that hanzi began as simple pictures, images that the ancient Chinese people drew, painted or carved to describe nature or their lives. Other ancient cultures developed picture-based writing systems as well, such as the hieroglyphs(象形文字) of ancient Egypt or the script of the ancient Mayan civilization. Hanzi, however, is the only one of these ancient writing systems to survive.Today, Chinese characters are the oldest continuously used system of writing in the world. Researchers generally agree that the oldest symbols recognizable as Chinese characters are those found on ancient oracle bones. These 3000-year-old symbols, known as, jiaguwen, were carved on turtle shells or bones of animals. The jiaguwen can give all of us in the modern era insight into how ancient Chinese saw the world around them and into their great creativity in expressing their observations. Take, for example, the modern character jia, meaning home or family. The jiaguwen character looks like a house with a nice pig inside, originating from the ancient idea that a good family home has plenty of food. Over thousands of years, this hanzi evolved into a variety of different forms but finally developed in a more stable manner after the unification of China under Emperor Oinshihuang.When you first look at Chinese characters, you will most likely feel that they are very complicated. However, if you know just a little about how these characters are formed, you will find that they are not nearly as difficult as they seem. About 80% of Chinese characters are composed of smaller parts, known as radicals(部首), which are combined in many different ways to form tens of thousands of hanzi. Fortunately, you need to know only abouttwo or three thousand characters for use in daily life!As China takes its place in the international community, the Chinese writing system has spread to other countries. Today, many international students are studying Chinese, both the spoken and written language, and are coming to appreciate China’s fascinating culture. And, as China’s culture and society have continued to develop, the amazingly versatile Chinese characters(hanzi)have been adapted for use in digital format on computers and other devices. And so written Chinese lives on, spreading Chinese culture wherever it goes.33．Why did the writer mention Emperor Qinshihuang in the passage?A．Because he was the inventor of Chinese characters.B．Because hanzi evolved into a variety of different forms.C．Because he helped developed hanzi in a more steady form.D．Because he unified China and created hanzi.34．What can we learn from the underlined sentence(划线句子)in Paragraphr4?A．Radicals are smaller parts which can be combined to form hanzi.B．Chinese characters are composed of radicals.C．Chinese characters can be combined.D．Radicals can be combined into thousands of hanzi only.35．What may the writer probably talk about Chinese characters in the next paragraph?A．The relation between Chinese characters and Chinese culture.B．Tips for foreigners on how to learn Chinese well.C．Another Chinese traditional culture.D．The origin of Chinese characters.36．What is NOT true about the jiaguwen?A．The jiaguwen is known as the oldest Chinese character,B．From the jiaguwen, we can know how ancient Chinese saw the world.C．The jiaguwen was invented 3000 years ago.D．We can find the jiaguwen on turtle bones.In 1845, a deadly disease struck Ireland, killing all the Lumper potato plants. In another place or time, the death of single crop species might not have been so important. But inspecies caused a terrible famine(饥荒). Now, some scientists are worried that such a faminecould happen again, but on a much wider area.Over the centuries, farmers have discovered thousands of different species of food crops. However, you won’t find many of these species in your local supermarket. To feed the seven billion people on Earth, most farmers today are growing only species of plants and farming only species of animals that are easy to produce in large numbers.In the Philippines, there were once thousands of varieties of rice: now fewer than 100 are grown there. In China, 90% of the wheat varieties grown just a century ago have disappeared. Scientists believe that over the past century, more than half of the world’s food varieties disappeared.One solution to this problem is to collect and store the seeds as many different plant varieties as we can before they disappear. The idea was first suggested by Russian scientist Nikolay Vavilov. In the 1920s and 1930s, he collected around 400,000 seeds from five continents. More recently, others are continuing the work he began.In the US state of Iowa, Diane Ott Whealy wanted to protect historic plant varieties, like the seeds her great grandfather brought to the US from Germany more than a hundred years ago. She and her husband started a place called Heritage Farm, where people can store and trade seeds.More importantly, people at Heritage Farm don’t just store the seeds, they plant them. By doing this, they are reintroducing foods into the marketplace that haven’t been grown for years. These food species are not just special in terms of appearance or taste. They also offer farmers food solutions for the future, from the past.37．What is this passage mainly about?A．The fact that many food species are dying out.B．The need to protect potatoes from disappearing.C．The ways to increase the number of food species.D．The ways to prevent food species from disappearing.38．The underlined word “solely” in Paragraph 1 is in closest meaning to __________ .A．immediately B．only C．rarely D．occasionally 39．Why are some scientists worried that such a famine could happen again?A．Because people depend on certain species of food crops.B．Because the same deadly disease may attack crops again.C．Because the world’s population is larger than that in 1845.D．Because farmers grow the same potatoes as those in the past.40．What can we learn from the passage?A．The disease spread very quickly and killed many people in Ireland.B．Around 80 percent of the rice varieties in the Philippines have disappeared.C．Heritage Farm is the first place in the US for people to store and trade seeds.D．People have been storing seeds to save plant varieties for more than 150 years.三、阅读还原5选5Jane Eyre was published in 1847. It is not just a romance novel, but an educational story. Women can learn so much from this great Victorian heroine. This is not to suggest that Jane doesn’t have shortcomings. 41You can overcome your past; however bad it is. Jane Eyre is made miserable as a child by her horrible relatives. 42 He constantly reminds her that she’s an orphan. But she learns a lot about letting go when she is sent to a boarding school and makes friends with Helen.43 Jane notes, “The world was a varied field of hopes and excitement waiting for those who had the courage to go forth.” If Jane hadn’t been brave, she might have returned to the cruel woman who raised her.Don’t be afraid to express your mind. She is not scared to voice her opinions when necessary. It’s much better to talk about things than to hide unspoken anger. 44 Be positive. When Jane is younger, she has a tendency to feel sorry for herself. 45 But as she gets older, she learns to be happy despite her past.A．Her life is filled with sadness.B．Her cousin, John, is the worst.C．Talking helps improve relationships as well.D．The possibilities for those who are brave are on the way.E．Still, there’s much to be learned from the way she chooses to live.四、短文汉语提示填空Zheng He was a famous Chinese explorer. In 1405, he set off from China on the first ofpeoples around the world.Over the past decade, Chinese animation(动画)has been praised for its strong storytelling and animation technique. Take Fog Hills of Five Elements as an example, animation fans are greatly i 51 by its special art style—mixing traditional ink painting with a modern design. While Non-Human describes funny lives of god characters, who often c 52 about the bad weather and working long hours. Another popular animated series called Killer Seven has even been named(提名)for an a 53 at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival. Killer Seven g 54 success because of its humor, action and deep core of emotion.Many students in America suffered from the bad e 55 of the COVID-19 pandemic in the past year. Poor public school students in Chicago, who r 56 on school for their meals, would have little to eat after schools were closed. And many other students described their experiences with online learning as a great c 57 because they had difficulty understanding the material and focusing on study. High school proms(毕业舞会)were also canceled as it was too r 58 for students to gather together on a dance floor. Luckily, schools and government o 59 all worked hard to solve these problems.五、完成句子试卷第11页，共11页。

2019-2020年九年级英语4月月考试卷及答案（客观性试题：55分）Ⅰ. 单项选择（共20分，每小题1分）1. . —__________ do you go to the library? —Twice a week.A .How soon B. How much C. How often D. How far2. Football is so exciting that _____ people in the world play itA .million of B. millions of C. two million of D. two millions3. _____ the sun was not yet up, ______ many people were already taking exerciseA Though, /B Though, butC However,/D However, but4. We have a _____ holiday on National DayA. three daysB. three-day C .three-days D .three day’s5. --- When will you return the book to me? ---- I’ll give you ____ I finish itA. onceB. until C .as soon as D .unless6. --- I can hardly believe my eyes. Is that you, Lucy?--- Yes, it has been almost 20 years ____ we were together.A .for B. as C. since D. when7. --- Where will we go camping this Sunday? --- _____A .Somewhere interesting B. Interesting somewhereC .Anywhere interestingD .Interesting anywhere8. The teacher asked me to read aloud _____ all the students could hear meA. so thatB. as thatC. in order toD. such that9. Norman Bethune died ____ he did not stop to take care of his handA. becauseB. so C .so that D. though10. Many successful people have the same quality- they never ____ no matter what difficulties they’ve hadA .stay up B. cheer up C .give up D. take up11. I am too tired, so I have to stop ______ a restA .to have B. having C. have D. had12. --- I didn’t see you at the beginning of the pa rty last night.---- I ______ on my report at that timeA. workedB. workC. was workingD. am working13. I am looking forward to ____ my grandparentsA. visitB. to visitC. visitsD. visiting14. My clock often ____ in the morningA .wake me up B. wakes me up C. wake up me D. wakes up me15 --- Must I hand in my homework now, Mr. Smith? ---- No, you _____A .mustn’tB .can’t C. won’t D. needn’t16. Look at the sign” No _____”A. shoutB. shoutingC. to shoutD. shouted17. --- I don’t know if he _____ today. ---- I think if he _____ , he ______A. will come, is free, will come B .comes, is free, will comeC. will come, is free, comesD. comes, is free, comes18. _____the small town is!A. What beautifulB. What a beautiful C .How beautifully D. How beautiful19. Please tell me _____ last yearA .where does your sister workB .where did your sister work九年英语下（2017、3）第1页共8页C. where your sister worksD. where your sister worked20. The painting is the most expensive one _____ he bought.A .whoB .which C. that D. whomII. 完形填空(共15分，每小题1分)根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。

2019-2020年九年级英语下学期阶段性学业水平检测试题I ．听力(每小题1分; 共15分)第一题 情景反应 这一大题共有5个小题，每小题你将听到一组对话。

请你从A 、B 、C 三幅图片中，选出与所听到的信息相关联的一项，并将其字母序号填入题前括号内。

( ) 1.( ) 2.( ) 3.( ) 4.( ) 5.第二题 听长对话，回答问题(共5小题；每小题l 分，满分5分)听下面一段较长的对话，回答第6至7两小题。

( ) 6. What d oes the woman's dog usually do in the apartment?A. He eats a lot.B. He exercises a lot.C. He sleeps a lot.( ) 7. How often does the woman walk her dog?A. Once a day.B. Twice a day.C. Three times a day.听下面一段较长的对话．回答第8至10三小题。

( ) 8. What did the woman think of the new strange fruit?A. Delicious.B. Sweet.C. Sour.( ) 9. What's the name of the new fruit?A. Fruit star.B. Star fruit.C. Star shape.( ) 10. Where did the conversation probably take place?A. On a plane.B. At the cinema.C. In an office.第三题 语篇理解听短文，回答第11-15小题。

这一题目你将听到一篇短文。

请你根据短文内容和所提出的５个问题，从每小题所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。

( ) 11. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Elise was having trouble learning English.B. Elise solved her problems of learning English.C. Elise’s challenges, solution and influence.( ) 12. How did Elise pronounce right?A. She borrowed some tapes from her English teacher.B. She listened to her teacher's tapes and repeated th e easy sentences.C. She listened to her teacher's tape and repeated the difficult sentences.( ) 13. How often did Elise's club meet a week?A B CA BC A BC A BC A B CA. OnceB. Three times.C. Twice( ) 14. Who helped Elise practice her writing?A. Her teacher.B. Her classmates.C. Her pen pal( ) 15. What should we learn from Elise when we are in trouble?A. Go away from the difficulties.B. Face the challenges.C. Worry about the problemsII. 单项选择 (每小题1分; 共15分)( ) 16. Mom, I’m old enough to wash own clothes and . You can have a rest after work.A. my; yourB. my; yoursC. yours; mine( ) 17 —Look! Here comes Cindy! She is always full of .—So she is. because she takes a lot of exercise every day.A. knowledgeB. courageC. energy( ) 18. They offered a lot of useful information for your report. I can understand how you must be feeling now.A. upsetB. thankfulC. worried( ) 19. —Do you know the first shop for left-handed people in Dalian?—Sure，the shop offers products made for left-handers．A．specially B．finally C．strongly( ) 20. —Would you like to come to our party this evening?—We’d love to. But we are sorry of us can come.A. bothB. allC. neither( ) 21. —I meeting Jack today because I am still angry with him.—Come on, Mary. You are good friends.A. avoidB. expectC. enjoy( ) 22. I’ve ordered some pizza, so we worry about cooking when we get home tired.A. can’tB. mustn’tC. needn’t( ) 23. — It's time for the weather report. Could I the TV, Dad?— Go ahead, please. I also want to know about the weather for tomorrow.A. turn onB. turn offC. turn down( ) 24.Simon broke his leg. , he will have to be away from school for two months.A. As usualB. As a resultC. In order that( ) 25. —Do you know ?—Yes, a lot of his fans have been crying a lot for it.A. Kobe Bryant has won a lot of gold medals so farB. Kobe Bryant played his final NBA game on April 13 and retiredC. Kobe Bryant started playing basketball when he was at high schoolIII. 完形填空 (每小题1分; 共15分)From the time I was a child growing up in New Jersey, I loved spending weekends with my grandparents. I felt 26 in Granny’s small kitchen. We always had peaceful conversations,and Granny always seemed to include some wisdom（智慧） with every dish 27 she prepared.I remember one Saturday morning. I was about 14 years old. After breakfast I asked Granny, “Whatk ind of soup are you making today?” “Vegetable beef,” she answered. “And you can help bycutting some carrots.” 28 I slowly cut the carrots, I said, “I’ve got to give a report next week and I’m scared. I don’t like standing in front of everybody. What i f I forget what I’m going to say? Or what if somebody laughs?” “And what if you do just fine?”Granny asked. “Have you 29 notes?” “Well, no. That would be a lot of work.” “Hard work never 30 anyone,” Granny said. “You could try practicing in front of a 31 . It’s easy to find how well you are practicing.”I pushed the pieces of carrots to the side of the cutting board and went on to complain (抱怨) about schoolwork, friends and family. Granny took it all in, listening 32 while I talked about so 33 pieces of grief (伤心事) in my life. “Nancy, ” she said, “there’s nothing wrong with a little trouble in your life. Well, you know, a lot of people don’t make homemade soup these days. They say it’s too much trouble. But I don’t 34 such a little trouble. It adds flavor (滋味) to my soup — and to my life. My soup would be pretty bland (平淡) 35 the vegetables, and so would my 36 if it didn’t have the little ups and downs.” She smiled and the n started washing the dishes. While I helped Granny clean up, I thought about what she had said. I still had a few days to 37 my report.That Saturday, Granny gave me food for 38 as well as a bowl of her homemade soup. As I 39 the meal with my grandparents, somehow (不知何故) my problems didn’t seem so big any more. Maybe I could turn a little trouble into something as 40 as Granny’s homemade soup. I would have to work on them. Granny had said hard work paid off.( ) 26. A. relaxed B. lucky C. excited( ) 27. A. that B. what C. who( ) 28. A. After B. As C. Before( ) 29. A. taken B. found C. prepared( ) 30. A. stops B. hurts C. troubles( ) 31. A. mirror B. wall C. person( ) 32. A. kindly B. quietly C. patiently( ) 33. A. many B. much C. few( ) 34. A. mind B. refuse C. hate( ) 35. A. out of B. without C. with( ) 36. A. life B. study C. granny( ) 37. A. practice B. present C. finish( ) 38. A. ability B. thought C. energy( ) 39. A. offered B. enjoyed C. cooked( ) 40. A. great B. delicious C. specialIV. 阅读理解（一） (每小题2分; 共20分)ARead what people said on the Internet about a restaurant and choose the right answer .Time: March 26th, 2016 Topic: Goodies RestaurantJane. TWThe foodI just can't getBut It costs $100 lessword for it!Kennyshould go to Awe's.theater,and the food isCool Mare wonderful.everything else onTeddy0530( ) 41. What are the five people talking on the Internet?A. How to save money ?B. How is Goodies ?C. Where to eat ?( ) 42. According to the passage, Crazy-P advises Jane TW to .A. taste papaya ice creamB. go to Awe'sC. have lunch in Goodies ( ) 43. What is NOT Cool Mare's idea ?A. Awe's waiter is better than Goodies.B. The food in Goodies and Awe are both wonderful.C. Goodies is as good as Awe.( ) 44. Who like Goodies best of the following people?A. Crazy-PB. Cool MareC. Kenny( ) 45. According to their discussion, which is TRUE?A. Jane TW has ever been to the Goodies.B. Both Crazy-P and Kenny like papaya ice cream.C. Teddy0530 enjoyed himself at Goodies.BA sad little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned downbecause it was too crowded．“I can’t go to Sunday School,” she cried to the pastor(牧师) as he walked by．The pastor guessed the reason, and, taking her by the hand,took her inside and found a place for her in the Sunday School class．The child was so touchedthat she went to bed that night thinking of the children who have no place in the school．Some years later, this child was dying in one of the poor buildings and the parents calledfor the kindhearted pastor to meet their daughter. As her poor little body was being moved, they found a worn purse. Inside there was 57 cents and a note which read, “This is to help buildthe little church bigger so more children can go to Sunday School．”For two years she had saved for this offering of love. Carrying this note, he told peoplethe story of her unselfish love ．A newspaper learned of the story and published it．It was read by a Realtor who offered them a parcel (块)of land worth many thousands．When he knew the church could not pay so much, he offered it for 57 cents．Church members made large donations．Checks came from far and wide. Within five years the little girl’s gift had increased to $250,000, a huge sum for that time．When you are in the city of Philadelphia, look up Temple Baptist Church, with a 3,300 seats in it. Have a look, too, at a Sunday School building. it's so big that no child in the area will ever need to be left outside during Sunday school time．( ) 46. Why did the girl have a purse with 57 cents?A. To save money for her future job．B. To build a large building for more children to live in．C. To help build a church big enough for every child to go to．( ) 47. How did a Realtor help the church?A. He made the story known to the public by publishing it．B. He offered the church a piece of land for 57 cents．C. He sold a land to the church for free．( ) 48. The underlined word “donation” means _______.A. moneyB. purseC. land( ) 49.What can be inferred from the passage?A. Temple Baptist Church is the small church the little girl went to．B. The girl’s unselfish love was rewarded at last．C. The pastor found 57 cents saved by the little girl．( ) 50. What’s the best title of the passage?A．57 Cents B．A little gir l’s wish C．Pastor and GirlCUsually, students are not encouraged to run or jump around in the hallway. However, students in a British school really enjoy running on the hallway tiles (瓷砖) and their teachers even encourage them to do that.Why? It is because the hallway was built with special kinetic (动能的) tiles. When students jump on the tiles, electricity will be generated ( 产生). After one year, the electricity generated from the tiles can fully charge 853 mobile phones or power(供电) an electric car to d rive seven miles. It’s amazing, isn’t it?The hallway tiles are really an amazing invention. Students can not only play on the hallway, but also help power the lights in their school hallway and other devices ( 设备) in their classrooms. Besides, this is a good way to teach students to be creative. They will be inspired to be scientists, inventors and engineers in the future to find clean energy for all humans.The inventor of the magic hallway tiles is Laurence Kimball-Cook. He was once a student in this sch ool. Now, he is the CEO of his own company. The hallway tiles are not Laurence’s only invention. He has also invented a special dance floor, which can be used at music festivals. It allows dancers to charge their mobile phones while they are dancing on the dance floor. ( ) 51. Why do the students in the passage enjoy running on the hallway tiles?A. Because the hallway tiles are expensive.B. Because the teachers ask them to do that.C. Because the hallway was built with special tiles.( ) 52. After one year, the electricity generated from the tiles can provide enough energy for _____.A. over 800 mobile phonesB. all the lights of the schoolC. an electric car to drive70 miles( ) 53. The underlined word “inspired” most probably means “ _________”.A. encouragedB. changedC. trained( ) 54.What else has Laurence invented besides the hallway tiles from the passage?A. A mobile phone.B. A music player.C. A special dance floor.( ) 55. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Students are not allowed to walk in the hallway.B. Laurence once studied in the British school.C. Laurence has more than one company of his own.第II卷主观题（共50分）V．听力填空 (每小题1分; 共5分)这一大题你将听到一篇短文。