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浙江省嘉兴市平湖市当湖高级中学2024-2025学年高一上学期9月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Many high school students consider a college education useless. Therefore, they choose not to go to college. If you’re one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.Schools and universities are the first sources of knowledge. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without an education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.While limited within the walls of the educational institutions, we openly explore other cultures of the world. We come to know that ours is not the only culture. Other cultures have valuable insights to share, enriching our own at last. Education also makes us want to travel and interact with various cultures, broadening our horizons.When there’s a downturn (衰退) in the economy, those who attended college will be more, likely to find a new job than those who only finished grade school and have a limited skill set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.When you’re skillful and knowledgeable, you get to “rub knees” with people of similar backgrounds and tastes. It means a good education leads to excellent networking. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.A good education makes you a more interesting and confident person. You can talk about ideas and events instead of just listening to other people. An educated person doesn’t gossip, have a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say.1．What is the passage mainly about?A．Sources of knowledge.B．Benefits of attending college.C．The disadvantages of not being educated.D．The reasons why some people think college useless.2．How does the writer develop the passage?A．By giving examples.B．By listing reasons.C．By following directions.D．By offering suggestions.3．Which of the following benefits of going to college is not mentioned by the writer?A．Gaining more knowledge.B．Enlarging social networks.C．Becoming a humorous person.D．Experiencing diverse cultures.A bicycle may be seen by most people as just another vehicle (交通工具), but for many Londoners, cycling is a way of life. According to a UK government survey in 2017, about 570,000 bike journeys were made every day in London. In fact, almost half of the vehicles that pass over London Bridge each day are bikes.London introduced a public bike-sharing system in 2010. “There can be no doubt that our trusty bicycles have changed that way people get around our great city,” Johnson told The Guardian.In London, bikes are used for more than just taking short trips to and from the subway. Wherever you want to go in the city, riding a bike is usually the quickest and easiest choice. And it’s not just shared bikes that the government is encouraging people to ride. In many companies across the UK, the UK government’s Cycle to Work plan allows workers to buy a brand new bike without having to pay any tax (税). This means that it’s common to see many people cycling to and from work, and some employers even provide showers in the workplaces for their workers. More importantly, a cycle-friendly boss may let you off for being late if you ride a bike to work.Not only is it great for the environment and our body, cycling is also good for the mind. According to National Geographic, “Bike riding can improve people’s happiness.”4．What’s the writer’s purpose by listing numbers in the first paragraph?A．To compare bikes with other vehicles.B．To introduce bike journeys in London.C．To ask people to cycle as a way of life.D．To show Londoners’ preference for cycling.5．What’s Johnson’s attitude towards the bike-sharing system in London?A．Unconcerned.B．Worried.C．Positive.D．Doubtful. 6．Cyclists in London might enjoy the following except ________.A．tax-free bikes B．bike-sharing servicesC．shorter working hours D．showers in workplaces7．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A．London’s Cycle to Work project.B．London’s public bike-sharing system.C．Cycling as a healthy way of life in London.D．Reasons for cycling’s popularity in London.If you’re reading this, you were probably born in the 2000s. The oh-ohs. The 21st century. That would make you young, creative, connected, global, and no doubt smart. Maybe good-looking, too. Right? But what do other people think about your generation?Some adults worry that you’re more interested in the screen in front of you than the world around you. They think of you as the “face-down generation” because you use your phone so much and they wonder how you will deal with school, friends, and family. Are today’s teenagers too busy texting and taking selfies to become successful in real life — or “IRL”, as you would say?Other adults worry that today’s youth are spoilt (宠坏的) and don’t want to face the challenges of adult life. Many children born in the 1990s and 2000s were raised by “helicopter parents”. They were always there to guide and help them with a busy schedule filled with homework and extra-curricular activities such as dancing, drawing, or sports. With parents who do everything for them, today’s youth seem to prefer to live like teenagers even when they are in their 20s or 30s.Does the face-down generation need a heads-up? Well, probably not. The fact is that many of today’s teenagers are better educated and more creative than past generations. They also seem to be enthusiastic (热情的) and willing to become leaders. More young people than ever volunteerto help their communities. There are also brave young people such as Malala Yousafzai, the teenager who won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for pushing girls’ rights to go to school.So if you’re one of the oh-ohs, there’s reason to be hopeful about the future. Things are looking up for the face-down generation. Chances are that you will do GR8 (great) and LOL (laugh out loud).8．The oh-ohs are thought as the “face-down generation” because __________________.A．they spend too much time on their phones B．they don’t focus on studies in schoolC．they are interested in younger friends D．they are more creative than their parents 9．What do “helicopter parents” do for their children?A．They help them to face the challenges.B．They do the homework instead of them.C．They guide and plan everything for them.D．They keep them away from after-school activities.10．What is the writer’s attitude towards the oh-ohs?A．Hopeless.B．Positive.C．Negative.D．Anxious. 11．What does the passage tell us?A．Parents should put down their phones.B．Young people should be better educated.C．The community should care about teenagers.D．The oh-ohs should be hopeful about the future.A new study found that the most well-liked students among their classmates are those who studied well and were helpful and kind. On the other hand, the classmates they considered the most popular were sometimes seen as mean and aggressive (好斗的). The study can provide information for educators who want to understand their students’ experiences and learn how to encourage positive behavior.For the study, Nicole Brass worked with colleagues at the University of Michigan and surveyed more than 500 middle school students. The students were asked who they thought were the most well-liked among their classmates and who they thought were the most popular. And they were also asked what behavior made their classmates well-liked or popular. About half of the students were together as classmates at the same school since kindergarten (幼儿园), while the other half attended a new middle school elsewhere after kindergarten. The two groups of studentsliked the same type of classmates. “The kids that the two groups say they like a lot are those who try hard at school and are always nice,” Brass says.However, when it came to the kids considered as popular, there was a huge difference between the two groups. Those students who had been together since kindergarten reported the most popular students were also kind and helpful, while the students who attended a new middle school reported the most popular students tended to be mean and aggressive. This suggests that behavior that is not positive can result in popularity in the short term before students get to know one another well.“We often think about how friends matter a lot, but there are other factors affecting popularity. We want to discover some of these influences for anybody who works with middle school students,” Brass says. The role social media plays in who is popular and who is well-liked among middle school students was not evaluated in the recent research, but it’s an area that Brass hopes to study in the future. She believes this area has been very important in the pandemic. 12．How was the study carried out?A．By surveying the behaviors of pupils.B．By collecting teachers’ opinions of students.C．By interviewing different groups of students.D．By observing students’ behavior in a classroom.13．What does the result of the study tell us?A．Kind and helpful students are less welcome among old classmates.B．Kind and helpful students can influence mean and aggressive students.C．Mean and aggressive students easily win popularity among new students.D．Mean and aggressive students have never been popular since kindergarten.14．Which group might benefit greatly from the study?A．Parents.B．Doctors.C．Scientists.D．Teachers. 15．What does the underlined phrase “this area” in the last paragraph refer to?A．The practical use of the result of the new study.B．The role social media plays in students’ popularity.C．The effect of students’ behavior on their popularity.D．The influences for whoever works with middle school students.Every time we move to a new place, we’re faced with the challenge of making new friends. Connecting with a community is important to your sense of belonging, but it may take three to six months to finally make new friends, or even longer. 16 .Get the word outTell your friends, family and co-workers that you’re moving and looking to meet new people. Make sure to communicate what kind of connections you’re looking for, like someone to show you around town. Use this time to do some research. Look up if your favourite coffee shop has branches in your new neighborhood. 17 . These groups, like volunteer organizations, can offer you a sense of familiarity.Add more routine (惯例) to your daySetting time aside for activities, communities or places you love can help you feel more at home. Do you go on a run every morning? Try running at the same park for a week. Or go back to that restaurant around the block at least once a month. 18 . By doing the same things, you’re seeing the same faces and you will become less shy to ask a question because you see them all the time.Explore interest groups19 . Nowadays, you can find most of them online — for food, sports, or religion, just to name a few. You could also use your move as an opportunity to try things that you’ve been eager to try for years. That way, you feel connected to the city with the good memory of you excitedly exploring something new.20You don’t have to push yourself to make friends within weeks. Try to focus on being connected in the moment. When you’re new in town, you may feel shy or even frightened to share your true self. But you’ll find your people more quickly if you devote yourself into the things that you are interested. Laying that up is one way to really attract people with same interests, and soon you will find yourself connected.A．Reconnect with old friendsB．Focus on the connection, not the friendshipC．And here are some tips on making friends anywhere we go.D．You can also be more intentional about making new connections.E．There’s also a good chance you’ll find similar community groups.F．Group settings like interest are also helpful for meeting new people.G．These acts seem small, but are of great importance in making connections.二、完形填空I’ve spent my life avoiding uncomfortable situations.As a work-from-home mother of three, I spent my days driving children to school and then sticking to my daily 21 . I’d go to the same gym, 22 at the same store, and walk the same neighborhood path.One fall morning, I was out on a walk with a close friend. This woman is independent and brave, to whom I often turn for advice. As we talked about our daily life, I 23 the topic to fear. I admitted that I felt 24 in my comfortable zone but didn’t know how to walk out.The advice she gave me changed my life. “Starting 25 , get started no matter what,” she said. “Starting today, do something every day that 26 you.”I decided to 27 her advice and began to make conversation with the cashier at my regular store and order something 28 at my favourite restaurant. I gave myself permission to 29 new and frightening opportunity.My wise friend’s advice became my life’s 30 . In the years to come, following this advice 31 changed my life and opened doors I didn’t even know had been closed. Heart racing, and stomach aching were once signs of danger, but now they were signs of opportunity. I get to try and fail, feel fear and choose to be 32 every single day.Fear is a 33 . Without it, I’d still be at my regular seat asking for the same sandwich instead of sitting in a café telling the waiter to “ 34 me.” Accepting opportunities that frighten me has 35 me with the knowledge that I can do hard things. 21．A．schedule B．exercise C．update D．report 22．A．chat B．work C．shop D．wait 23．A．continued B．followed C．changed D．applied 24．A．annoyed B．trapped C．grateful D．regretful 25．A．early B．big C．late D．small26．A．delights B．frightens C．confuses D．attracts 27．A．take B．share C．receive D．seek 28．A．new B．expensive C．quick D．simple 29．A．offer B．exchange C．miss D．explore 30．A．story B．goal C．belief D．style 31．A．completely B．extremely C．specifically D．formally 32．A．anxious B．brave C．independent D．determined 33．A．wonder B．moment C．gift D．matter 34．A．strike B．contact C．embarrass D．surprise 35．A．lectured B．crowded C．touched D．provided三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

景胜学校2023-2024学年度第一学期高一月考（9月）英语试题（A卷）第一部分阅读(共两节,满分60分)第一节(共15 小题;每小题3分,满分45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。

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This is a for-credit program; students receive six credits towards their degree. During the program, you must live on CCA's San Francisco campus.Tuition includes six units of discounted graduate college credits, which will include books, field trip expenses and one. on-one tutoring. Housing fees include six weeks at CCA’s San Francisco Panoramic Residence.Company-customized ProgramsCCA’s Office of Special Programs can design customiz ed workshops to develop and strengthen employees’skills within your company. Customized programs have included:·An Ideation Sketching class, for the design team of a national clothing retailer,scheduled Friday afternoons on San Francisco campus.·Software-specific workshops, for designers from a national paper product and gift retailer, scheduled in a two-day workshop formatduring the week on our Oakland campus.1. Who can apply for Summer ProgramA. Undergraduate students.B. International students.C. High school students.D. College students.2. What can students do if they take Summer CoursesA. Get some credits.B. Visit famous artists.C. Make some friends.D. Go on a field trip.3. What is the purpose of customized workshopsA. To earn more credits.B. To complete an international paper.C. To guide your travel.D. To improve employees’ skills.BI’m an immigrant(移民)from China, and I found that in Quebec I had to learn French, which was a totally strange language to me. After waiting for half a month, I received a letter from my school, St-Luc, and began leaning French in a welcome class, which is a class for new immigrants. Even though French was rather hard for me to speak and to understand, I began my secondary five studies the next year.The first few days were terrible, especially the first class of the first day. Although I had been in St-Luc for one year, I still didn’t know much about the school. The first problem that I had was finding my classroom. Luckily, I met a girl who was in my French class and mychemistry class.After the bell rang, the teacher, Mme. Zarif, began her class. First, she introduced herself to everyone and then gave us the course outline(纲要) for the entire year. During her class, everyone laughed many times. Although I could only understand a little bit, I could tell that she was very funny.At the end of her speech, to make sure that we didn’t forget what we had learned in secondary four, Mme. Zarif gave us a paper with many symbols of elements(元素) on it and asked us to write their names in French. I was shocked when I received the paper. Honestly, the only symbol I knew was O. After having stared at the paper for a few minutes, gave up and raised my hand. The teacher came, and I told her that I didn't know anything"You have forgotten everything already " she said in a surprised tone. "No,"I answered,"I have never learned them in French before.I am from the welcome class."" Oh," the teacher said with a look of understanding. "Come here after school. I will teach them to you."I agreed. Finally, I handed in the paper with only one answer on it. On the whole, my first day of secondary five was a little embarrassing but, at the same time, interesting.4. What's the author's first problem on his first day of secondary fiveA. Finding his classroom.B. Introducing himself.C. Understanding French.D. Taking an exam.5. What does the author think of Mme. ZarifA. Quiet.B. Energetic.C. Brave.D. Humorous.6. Why did the author fail to finish writing chemical elementsA. He forgot to revise chemistry.B. He couldn't write French at all.C. He didn’t concentrate on the lesson.D. He didn't learn them in French.7. What's the best title of the textA. A Welcome ClassB. My French TeacherC. My First Chemistry ClassD. An Immigrant From ChinaCOnline, English has become a common language for users from around the world. In the process, the language itself is hanging. There are some 4.5 billion web pages worldwide. Some language experts predict that within 10 years English will occupy the lnternet-but in forms very different to what we accept and recognize as English today.That's because people who speak English as a second language already outnumber native speakers. And increasingly, they use it to communicate with other non-native speakers. particularly on the Internet where less attention is paid to grammar and spelling andusers don't have to worry about their accent(口音).Users of Facebook already socialize in a number of different “Englishes”including Indian English, Spanish Englis h and Korean English. While these different styles have long existed within their cultures, they're now expanding and commingling online. Technology companies are introducing newly-developed English words with products aimed at enabling users to add words that are not already in the English dictionary. And most large companies have English websites, while smaller businesses are learning that they need a common language-English-to reach global customers. The increasing popularity of the Internet allows more languages to develop quickly.“Most people actually speak several languages-it’s less common to only speak one, ”says Mr. Munro. “English has taken its place as the world’s common language, but it’s not pushing out other languages.”Instead, other languages are pushing their way into English, and in the process creating something new.8. What does the text mainly talk aboutA. English is a common language around the world.B. There are now many different language styles.C. English language is developing with the Internet.D. Smaller businesses are learning a common language.9. What can we learn about online communication according to Para. 2A. People don't need to spell exactlyB. Grammar is very important.C. People do care about their accent.D. Most English speakers are native speakers.10. What can we infer from the textA. We can only communicate online in English.B. It’s impossible to find all the English words in the dictionary.C. Some technology companies start to publish English dictionaries.D. Smaller businesses are not allowed to have English websites.11. What can we learn from what Mr. Munro saidA. The other languages are enriching English.B. One can’t live well without speaking several languages.C. English will become the only language in the world.D. Chinese used to be the world’s common language.DImagine a cat that does not need someone to clean up after it keeps older people company and helps them remember to take their medicine. That is the shared dream of the toy maker Hasbro and scientists at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. The researchers received 3 million dollars from the National Science Foundation for a special project. They want to find ways to addartificial intelligence, or AI, to Hasbro's "Joy for All "robotic cat. The cat has already been for sale for two years. Though priced at over1,000 dollars, it sold quite well. It was meant to act as a"companion"(陪伴)for older people. Now the project is aimed at developing more abilities for the cat. Researchers are working to decide which activities older adults may need the most. They hope to make the cat perform a small number of activities very well. Such activities include finding lost objects and reminding the older people to take medicine or visit their doctor. They also want to keep the cost down to just a few hundred dollars.It is an idea that has appealed(有吸引力)to Jeanne Elliot. Her 93- year-old mother Mary Derr lives with her in South Kingstown. Derr has dementia(痴呆).The Joy for All cat that Elliot bought this year has become a true companion for Derr. The cat stays with Derr and keeps her relaxed while Elliot is at work. Elliot said a robotic cat that helps her mother to remember to take her medicine and be careful when she walks would be greater.The researchers are trying to learn how the improved cats will complete helpful activities and how they will communicate. They say that they do not want a talking cat, however. Instead they are trying to design a cat that can move its head in a special way to successfully communicate its message. In the end, they hope tocreate an exchange between the human and the cat in which the human feels the cat needs them. By doing so, the researchers hope they can even help prevent feelings of loneliness and sadness among elderly people.12. What's the purpose of the projectA. To reduce the pain of the elderlyB. To increase the sales of a medicineC. To help make the robotic cat smarter.D. To invent a robotic cat for the elderly13. What can we know about the catA. It will be on sale in two years.B. It may be cheaper in the futureC. It will have much simpler abilitiesD. It can tell the activities the elderly need.14. What does the example in Paragraph 3 showA. The cat gives much help to the elderlyB. The cat works well to talk with the patient.C. The cat is designed to satisfy patients’needs.D. The cat makes the dementia patient less painful15. What can we infer from the last paragraphA. The cat will communicate like human beings.B. A talking cat is quite popular among the elderlyC. Feelings of sadness among the elderly are unavoidable.D. The feeling of being needed is important to the elderly.第二节(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15分)阅读下面短文，从选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

福建省宁德市某校2024-2025学年高一9月月考英语试题一、听力选择题1．What are the speakers probably doing?A．Preparing a meal.B．Making a shopping list.C．Picking some vegetables. 2．How does the woman usually get home from school?A．By car.B．On foot.C．By bus.3．Where are the speakers?A．In a hospital.B．In the school.C．At the woman's house. 4．What are the speakers discussing?A．Famous actors.B．Music.C．Movies.5．Who is the woman’s favourite British writer?A．Jane Austen.B．D．H. Lawrence.C．Charles Dickens.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．Where is Jack now?A．At school.B．At a party.C．At Mike’s house. 7．Who is the woman?A．Lucy’s mother.B．Tom’s sister.C．The man’s wife.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．What kind of music does the woman like best?A．Jazz music.B．Pop music.C．Rock music.9．Why does the man like classical music when driving?A．It is very wild.B．It has no words.C．It lets him sing along to it.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

福建省厦门双十中学2024-2025学年高一上学期9月月考英语试题一、阅读理解We welcome you to attend a campus visit of Harvard College. A campus visit consists of aone-hour information session with an admission (招生) officer and 1-2 current undergraduate students, followed by a one-hour campus tour led by a current undergraduate student. Please note that the visit schedule is typically posted one month prior to each term and you can select an available date from the calendar at the bottom of the page. There will be no on-campus information sessions and tours on Harvard College holidays, during other college closures (关闭)and on most school breaks .RegistrationRegistration for a campus visit is required. We recommend that you arrive 15-30 minutes before the scheduled visit time. You may cancel your registration at any time. We cannot receive you without registration.Group Visits/ToursVisiting parties are limited to groups of 5. For groups of 6 or more, please contact the Harvard University Visitor Center to arrange a visit.Important information for your visit● Please note that we require 21 days advance notice in order to secure ASL (American Sign Language) interpreters. We cannot provide interpreters for other languages at this current time. Those requesting the use of a wheelchair must leave a current driver’s license or state ID with our Visitor Center personnel (人事部门) until the chair is returned.● Most buildings are closed to the public. Public restrooms will be available in the Elizabeth Cary Agassiz House before / after the information session, and at the end of the tour at Smith Campus Center.● At this time, it is not possible to store luggage or other personal property during your visit. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.● Your registration and attendance have no connection with the admissions process if you decide to apply.1．What can make you fail to visit the campus?A．Visiting in a large group.B．Coming without your state ID．C．Walking in without registration.D．Requesting using a wheelchair.2．How might you deal with your luggage while visiting?A．Take it with you during the visit.B．Store it at Smith Campus Center.C．Ask the admissions officer to keep it.D．Leave it at Harvard Information Center. 3．Where can we probably find this text?A．In a travel journal.B．In an admission letter.C．On a university website.D．In a housing contract.Several years ago, I read about William Helmreich walking every street in New York City. I thought, “I can do that for Montreal.” With little hesitation, I devoted the next five years of my life to the project.I never walked through any shabby (破旧的) neighborhoods. From one end of my map to the other, all houses were well looked after. People went to great lengths to decorate their homes, and with this came one of the great pleasures of my walks: the different measures they took to decorate their frontage (正面). I discovered that pigs are a popular decorative element throughout the city. The type that is dressed up as humans, I mean. I saw pigs wearing dresses, shirts, and even swimming costumes.Every outing has its wonders. Never assume a neighborhood has little of interest to offer. You must be trained to seek out strange things. Otherwise, you might never spot the clothes on the sidewalks. If I stopped to collect everything I saw lying around abandoned, I could fit out a small country. Where did they come from? How did people lose their shoes while walking out ? A puzzle.As my project progressed, I felt like I owned the city. I could get off at any subway station and my feet remembered the route to the best shops. There was enough fun in my walks that I’d have a few laughs and feel more light-hearted than when I left.Anyone can get in on this walking game. I admit with some shame. I used to huddle (蜷缩) in my part of town, feeling isolated, but walking its streets has truly opened my eyes to Montreal’s full menu. Now I’m quite satisfied with what I obtain. So just head to a neighborhood to nose around. I can assure you that you’ll feel like a pioneer with the discoveries you bring back. 4．Why did the author decide to walk the streets of Montreal?A．She wanted to collect strange things.B．She wanted to do some research.C．She had to conduct a project.D．She drew inspiration from an article.5．What do we know about the neighborhoods in Montreal?A．The shabby houses are abandoned.B．People enjoy dressing up as pigs.C．People enjoy decorating their houses.D．All the houses are equal in length.6．What amazed the author during her trips?A．The houses in good condition.B．The clothes left on sidewalks.C．The routes of subway stations.D．The animals walking on the streets.7．How did the author feel on her walk?A．Cheerful and content.B．Excited and energetic.C．Relieved and grateful.D．Puzzled and upset.Jackdaws (寒鸦) are the smallest member of the crow family. They often live in a crowd. Indeed, when cold weather comes, they gather in the hundreds (and sometimes thousands) every evening so that they can sleep in the same place. If you’ve ever heard jackdaws during their evening gatherings and morning departures, you’ll know they are not quiet birds. Despite being fairly low-volume during the day, they are really loud on either side of their night-time get-togethers. Why might this be?A team of the Cornish Jackdaw Project set out to determine why jackdaws are so noisy before they depart from their sleeping spot. The team’s theory was that the morning calls might be a jackdaw version of“voting”. The researchers suspected that each individual’s call might count as an “I’m in!”. When a certain amount of “I’m in!”s are called —and so a certain volume of noise is reached -the group might then depart as a unit.To test this idea, the researchers artificially increased the level of calls during the jackdaws’natural morning calls. Their expectation was that, if jackdaws really are “voting with their voice” to decide when to depart the sleeping site, artificially adding calls would make them leave earlier than they naturally would have done. Subsequent experiments confirmed their expectation. The team therefore showed that jackdaws use their calls as a sort of voting system.You might wonder why this happens. The researchers suggest that individual jackdaws benefit from the voting system because they are less at risk of being killed and they can get more access to social information — such as where to find food.So the loud calls of jackdaws in the morning are therefore not the pure chaos it sounds like. If you are ever being driven mad by the sound in the morning, you can find comfort in the fact that the louder they get, the sooner they will leave you in peace.8．What aspect of jackdaws confused scientists?A．Their strong team spirit.B．Their preference for noisy habitats.C．Their collective sleeping habit.D．Their unusual calling behavior.9．What happened to the jackdaws when artificial calls were added?A．They stopped calling together.B．They left their sleeping spot earlier.C．They became noisier and more active.D．They changed their sleeping location. 10．What does the voting system mean to individual jackdaws?A．A signal of seeking food.B．A strategy for better survival.C．A way to attract potential partners.D．A method of displaying social skills. 11．What can be the best title for the text?A．Jackdaws are Noise Makers.B．Jackdaws Have a Complex V oting System.C．Jackdaws ‘Vote’ to Make a Group Decision.D．Jackdaws ‘V ote’ to Choose Their Group Leaders.It was extremely generous of the people of France to give the American people the Statue of Liberty, especially as the money was raised by donations from the public who recognized what the countries had in common. After all, both nations had fought revolutions to secure their nationhood.Nowadays, it seems as though the gift has been returned with interest with the foundation ofEuro Disney near Paris. Nevertheless, many French people feel it symbolizes a kind of “cultural colonialism (殖民主义)”. To tell the truth, I would not welcome the presence of such a theme park in the middle of England, for the same reason. Mind you, neither England nor France have ever been afraid to export their own culture and values.Anyway, it is not difficult to understand why they chose to build Euro Disney near Paris. It is a geographically logical site, in the center of continental Europe, right by the capital city with its own attractions and so on. All the same, was it a culturally logical decision? There is the issue of “cultural colonialism” which I have already mentioned. What’s more, do the French need Mickey Mouse when they have their own cartoon hero in the form of the brave little Gaul, Asterix? Euro Disney’s rival the Parc Asterix has proved a popular destination for families wanting a day out. By the way, Parc Asterix is an easy drive from Paris too. Millions of dollars have been poured into Euro Disney to provide a top-class attraction but the thing is, can visitors expect an authentic American welcome? The answer must surely be “no”! There again, Euro Disney is a cheaper option for most Europeans than going all the way to the States.All in all I would rather create theme parks which celebrated my own heroes than accept those from elsewhere. In a word, this is because it is not always possible to transport culture — like some wines they do not travel well. In the future I will take my family to Florida to Disney World and the Magic Kingdom.However, until that day arrives we won’t be going to Euro Disney. There is a time and place for everything.12．What is many French people’s attitude toward Euro Disney?A．They are unhappy with it.B．They show no interest in it.C．They warmly welcome it.D．They think it a reward for the Statue ofLiberty.13．Why did the Americans choose to build Euro Disney near Paris?A．It was a culturally logical decision.B．It symbolized the two countries’ friendship.C．There were no theme parks near Paris.D．The location had a geographical advantage. 14．What does the underlined word “rival” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Partner.B．Competitor.C．Neighbor.D．Customer. 15．Which of the following is the author’s opinion?A．Euro Disney can’t provide real American service.B．Parc Asterix is more expensive than Euro Disney.C．Theme parks should accept popular heroes.D．American culture isn’t popular around the world.Sometimes, it’s good to be bored“I am dying of boredom,” complains the young wife Yelena in Chekhov’s 1897 play Uncle Vanya. Of course, if Yelena were around today, we know what she would do: pull out her smartphone and find something fun. Today it is easy to get rid of boredom. 16 That is the finding of two fascinating recent studies. In one, researchers asked subjects to do something boring, like copying out numbers from a phone book, and then take tests of creative thinkings. The result? 17 In the second study, subjects gave more answers to a word test than a non-bored control group after being forced to watch a dull screensaver.“An restless mind hungers for stimulation, so boredom becomes a seeking state,” says Sandi Mann, the psychologist at the University of Central Lancashire. “ 18 ” Parents will tell you that kids with “nothing to do” will eventually invent some fun games to play — with a cardboard box, a light switch, whatever.The problem, the researchers worry, is that these days we don’t struggle to overcome these slow moments. “ 19 ” Mann says. “This might relieve us temporarily, but it shuts down the deeper thinking.” So here is an idea: Instead of always avoiding boredom, embrace and face it. Sometimes, anyway. Mann has found she gets some of her best thinking done when she is driving her car and therefore can’t be distracted by her phone.20 The good type inspires you to see what can come of it. The bad type, in contrast, tires you and makes you feel like you can’t be bothered to do anything. An important part of our modern task, then, is learning to evaluate these different types of boredom — to distinguish the useful kind from the harmful one.A．And there is, of course, bad boredom.B．Bored subjects came up with more creative ideas.C．But what if boredom is a meaningful experience?D．These moments are a lot more valuable than expected.E．Actually, tips on getting away from boredom are countless.F．We try to kill every moment of boredom with mobile devices.G．When not satisfied with your state, you’re seeking and engaged.二、完形填空On a June morning, Nicolo 21 working the whole night at a factory in Turin. He stopped by the “after work auction (拍卖)” 22 by the Italian police where things with no owners were sold to the highest bidder (竞拍者). There Nicolo spotted two paintings he thought would look 23 above his dining room table. Nicolo and another bidder 24 until Nicolo finally won the paintings for $32.When Nicolo retired and went to live in Sicily, he 25 the paintings with him. He hung them above the same table he had 26 from Turin. His son, age 15, who had taken an art appreciation class, thought that there was something 27 about the one with a young girl sitting on a garden chair. It was signed “Bonnato” or so he thought, but when he 28 it, he only found “Bonnard,” a French painter he had never heard of. He bought a book and was 29 to find a picture of the artist Pierre Bonnard sitting on the same chair in the same 30 as his father’s painting“That’s the garden in our picture.” Nicolo’s son told his father. They finally 31 that the painting was called “The Girl with Two Chairs.” They 32 the other painting and found that it was 33 Paul Gauguin’s “Still Life of Fruit on a Table with a Small Dog.” The 34 called the Italian Culture Ministry; the official confirmed that the paintings were 35 and worth as much as $50 million.21．A．finished B．enjoyed C．considered D．tried 22．A．attended B．reserved C．run D．charged 23．A．nice B．familiar C．useful D．real 24．A．battled B．debated C．discussed D．bargained 25．A．held B．left C．registered D．brought 26．A．chosen B．received C．ordered D．moved 27．A．illegal B．unusual C．unappealing D．natural28．A．appreciated B．touched C．researched D．witnessed 29．A．expected B．surprised C．anxious D．ready 30．A．room B．kitchen C．hall D．garden 31．A．observed B．remembered C．learned D．posted 32．A．collected B．cleaned C．framed D．studied 33．A．suitably B．actually C．rightly D．evidently 34．A．girl B．artist C．family D．police 35．A．copies B．originals C．models D．presents三、单项选择36．The company will continue to update its sales ________ to expand its overseas market.A．strategy B．experiment C．schedule D．challenge 37．Zheng Qinwen, who was a seemingly unlikely candidate (候选人) to win the ________, claimed China’s first Olympic singles gold medal with victory against Donna Vekić.A．debate B．seat C．title D．adventure38．By this time, Cai Huan Gong’s illness was too far ________ to be treated. Bian Que hurriedly avoided him from a long distance upon seeing his carriage.A．long-standing B．improved C．confusing D．advanced 39．You would never see my father and me walking hand in hand. ________, there was a wall separating us though I was eager for his love.A．Preferably B．Obviously C．Curiously D．Naturally 40．Because of breaking school rules, Barry was ________ by the headmaster in front of the whole school.A．frightened B．annoyed C．lectured D．impressed四、语法填空41．Although I think I’ve made much progress in Chinese, I still feel there is a lot（improve）on.（所给词的适当形式填空）42．My father recommended that I (quit) the job because I was under too much pressure.（所给词的适当形式填空）43．The project was completed as (schedule), much to the satisfaction of the organizers involved. （所给词的适当形式填空）44．Her clothing was an expression of her (adventure) personality. （所给词的适当形式填空）45．(attract) by the vibrant colors of the sunset, the young artist sat down to paint. (所给词的适当形式填空)46．She offered to exchange her lunch sandwich my fruit salad since she loves it. (用适当的词填空)47．Benedict returned from each journey with (impress) paintings, relics, books, and crafts. (所给词的适当形式填空)48．She decided to travel her own to explore the city more freely. (用适当的词填空) 49．Becoming fluent a language will take years, but learning to get by takes a lot less. (用适当的词填空)50．Students should be encouraged to develop good habits and better behave (they). (所给词的适当形式填空)51．Since his childhood, Jackson has displayed a strong (prefer) for architecture, rather than medicine. (所给词的适当形式填空)52．As far as I know the plan which is debate hasn’t passed yet. (用适当的词填空) 53．If one develops AIDs, his/her chances of (survive) are very small. (所给词的适当形式填空）54．difficult the task is, I will try my best to finish it.（用适当的词填空）55．The father found his children (revise) for the English exam in the study. (所给词的适当形式填空)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

江苏省海门中学2024-2025学年度第一学期9月份学情调研高一英语（本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What did the speakers do just now?A. They were at a restaurant.B. They packed their clothes.C. They helped an old lady.2. What does the boy probably want from the woman?A. Thirty more dollars.B. Twenty more dollars.C. Ten more dollars.3. Why might the man be surprised?A. The woman was late.B. The woman arrived early.C. The woman worked overtime tonight.4. What is the woman likely to do?A. Make a phone call.B. Handle the problem.C. Have a rest.5. What is the man doing?A. Asking the way.B. Giving directions.C. Correcting a mistake.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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

陕西省西安市东方中学2024-2025学年高一上学期9月月考英语试题一、阅读理解7-Day Tour from London to EdinburghA London guide will show you the city’s famous landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Downing Street and Westminster Abbey. Then, in Edinburgh, you’ll tour the castle and see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. From the historical sights to the beautiful scenery, this guided tour of England and Scotland is a great way to experience everything Britain has to offer.Starting at: $849 per person9-Day Tour from Dublin to LondonYour guided tour of Ireland and Britain begins in the capital city of Dublin. Enjoy seeing the “Fair City”, including the statue-lined O’Connell Street, Trinity College, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Your local guide will show you the famous sights, including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. This guided tour of Ireland and Britain is a welcome escape with fewer crowds and lower costs than high-season tours.Starting at: $1069 per person7-Day Tour from London to ParisYour guided vacation in London begins with a welcome dinner and a cruise on the Thames River to admire the Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament. You’ll spend three nights in London to see the sites of this historic city—from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, and also St. Paul’s Cathedral. Then you’ll enjoy a 3-night stay in Paris. This includes sightseeing at the Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Champs-Elysees, and a Seine cruise. This guided tour of London and Paris is certain to be enjoyable with fewer crowds in the off-season!Starting at: $1149 per person1．How much would a couple pay for the 7-day tour from London to Edinburgh?A．$849.B．$1149.C．$1698.D．$2138.2．Which place can you visit if you take the 9-day tour from Dublin to London?A．Downing Street.B．Trinity College.C．The Thames River.D．Concorde Square.3．What do the three tours have in common?A．They are all guided tours for visitors.B．People will spend the same amount of time.C．They all begin in the capital city of London.D．People can enjoy the same number of sights.Thanks to this new hands-free suitcase, carrying around heavy luggage may soon become a thing of the past. Designed by an Israeli company NUA Robotics, this “smart” suitcase will follow you everywhere you go.The carry-on suitcase, currently a prototype (雏形), connects to a smart phone app via Bluetooth. It has a built-in camera sensor that can “see” you and follow you around on flat surfaces like airport floors. It comes with an anti-theft alarm to prevent someone carrying it away when you’re not looking and it has a backup battery that you can use to charge all your devices.“It can follow and carry things for people around while communicating with their smart phone, and avoiding obstacles,” explained Alex Libman, founder of NUA Robotics. “We’re combining sensor network, computer vision, and robotics. So if you download our app, press the follow-me button, the luggage recognizes the specific user and knows to follow and communicate.”NUA is still testing the device and trying to improve features like speed and customization (定制), but they hope to make the suitcase available to customers in a year’s time. If it proves successful, they want to use the Bluetooth pairing technology to automate lots of other devices, like shopping carts at the supermarket. These devices are especially meant to be useful to the physically disabled and elderly. “Any object can be smart and robotic,” Libman said, “We want to bring robots into everyday life.”The Israeli tech company made it clear that the finished product will look just like a regular suitcase. They’re planning to partner with a carry-on luggage maker, since the device that makes it “smart” weighs just 2.5 pounds and can be fitted on old-fashion luggage.With NUA’s smart suitcase, carrying round heavy luggage isn’t a burden. But how their invention will handle tough obstacles like stairs? It will be interesting to wait.4．Why can this carry-on suitcase follow you?A．Because there is a camera sensor inside.B．Because there exists an anti-theft alarm.C．Because it can recognize your smell.D．Because a battery plays a key part.5．According to the passage, the “smart” suitcase _______.A．can go everywhereB．is on sale nowC．can make our hands free during travelingD．was designed by Alex Libman6．What can we learn about NUA?A．It is an Israeli tech company producing mobile phones.B．It has improved the features of the device.C．It will make the suitcase available to customers in a month.D．It wants to bring more smart and robotic devices into everyday life.7．Where does the article probably come from?A．A text-book.B．A website.C．A biography.D．A poster.For the majority of people, watching movies is their favorite pastime. Even for the deaf, captions (字幕) make it possible for them to enjoy movies. But what about deaf children who can’t read yet, or whose reading isn’t fast enough to keep up with captions?Mariella Satow, 17, a senior student of Rugby School in the UK, ran into these questions and spent over a year developing SignUp to solve them. SignUp, launched in August, is a free- of-charge Google Chrome Extension that provides American Sign Language (ASL) captioning over videos on Disney Plus. It puts a small box with a sign language interpreter (口译者) in the corner of the screen while the movie plays.Satow, who has UK and US citizenship, has been stuck in New York, US, since March 2020 because ofCOVID-19．During the lockdown, Satow decided to learn a new language, specifically ASL. “Normally, I learn languages by watching television shows with captions, but I found nothing similar for ASL.”Realizing that some deaf children would come across the problem, Satow took action. Using her$3,000 she made from part-time job dog-walking during the pandemic, Satow employed an India- based company to help her design a coding system that could overlay ASL interpretation on streaming platforms. As of Nov.12, the extension has provided on- screen ASL interpretation for nine movies such as Moana.“We watched Moana ... My 6- year- old daughter’s face was priceless. She loved it ... It was the first time she had had full access to a movie. Thank you!” a user commented below on SignUp’s Twitter account. Satow said that some teachers would use the extension in their classrooms and arrange movie nights for their students.“My hope is we’ll have a lot more movies interpreted,” she told the website Sag Harbor Express. “I’m hoping to expand to a more adult audience and to other countries— to make it as big as possible.”8．What does SignUp do?A．Reduce the speed of captions.B．Teach deaf children a sign language.C．Offer on- screen ASL interpretation.D．Provide captions in different languages. 9．Why did Satow develop SignUp?A．To earn money for her education.B．To make ASL popular among the deaf.C．To become a sign language interpreter.D．To help deaf children enjoy movies better. 10．Which of the following best describes Satow?A．Brave and independent.B．Kind- hearted and creative.C．Friendly and honest.D．Smart and humorous.How to Choose Courses for High School FreshmenWelcome to the exciting world of high school! As a freshman, you may be feeling unsure of how to choose the right courses. Fear not, we will guide you through the process of choosing the perfect courses for your unique academic journey.Start with your strengthsThe first step in choosing courses is to take a look at your strengths and interests. What courses are you better at? 11 For example, if you love science and math, you might want to start with those areas.Consider your career goalsThink about what jobs you are interested in in the future. 12 For instance, if you want to become a doctor, you might want to take biology and chemistry courses.Talk to the school advisersSchool advisers are your valuable resource when it comes to choosing courses. They can help you find your interests, strengths, and career goals. They also recommend courses that are suitable for you. 1314When choosing courses, it's important to look at your schedule. Will you have enough time to complete your homework and still have time for other activities? Will the courses conflict with each other? For example, if you have heavy work of math and science courses, you might want to avoid adding another challenging course to your plate.Research the subjectsBefore choosing a course, take some time to research the subject matter. Look for reviews and feedback from present and former students. 15 This will help you make a better decision about which courses are right for you.A．Consider your scheduleB．Balance your homeworkC．Science courses are best for choosing a job.D．What courses will help you achieve your goals?E．What subjects do you find yourself naturally attracted to?F．They can help you get a sense of the course content and level.G．In a word, they help you find the perfect choice specially for you.二、完形填空Driving to a friend’s house on a recent evening. I was attracted by the sight of the full moon rising just above my friend’s rooftops. I 16 to watch it for a few moments, thinking about what a pity it was that most city people, myself included, usually miss 17 like this because we spend most of our lives indoors.My friend had also seen it. He grew up living in a forest in Europe, and the moon 18 a lot to him then. It had touched much of his life.I know the feeling. Last December I 19 my seven-year-old daughter to the mountainous jungle of northern India with some friends. We stayed in a 20 rest-house with no electricity or hot water. Our group had campfires outside every night, and indoors when it was too cold outside. The 21 grew to its fullest during our trip. Between me and the high mountains lay three or four valleys. Not a light 22 in them and not a sound could be heard. It was one of the 23 places I had ever known. a bottomless well of silence. And above me was the full moon, which 24 me deeply.Today our lives are 25 with glass, metal, plastic and fibre-glass. We have televisions, cellphones, heaters, ovens, air-conditioners, cars and computers.26 through traffic that evening at the end of a tiring day, most of it spent in-doors, I thought: Before long, I would like to live in a small 27 . There I will grow vegetables and read books and walk in the mountains. And 28 I’ll write, but not in anger. I may become an old man there, and wear the bottoms of my trousers 29 and measure out my life in coffee spoons. But I will be able to walk outside on a cold silent night and 30 the moon. 16．A．buried B．sank C．stopped D．dropped 17．A．sights B．screen C．shoots D．time 18．A．meant B．offered C．messaged D．gave 19．A．turned B．rewarded C．left D．took 20．A．desert B．forest C．country D．suburb 21．A．road B．tree C．moon D．shadow 22．A．caught B．slided C．stepped D．shone 23．A．quietest B．coldest C．worst D．biggest 24．A．returned B．struck C．repaired D．started 25．A．lighted B．injured C．filled D．disappointed 26．A．Controlling B．Operating C．Driving D．Struggling 27．A．cottage B．flat C．office D．ground 28．A．despite B．unless C．otherwise D．perhaps 29．A．dressed B．rolled C．widen D．cared30．A．imagine B．work C．touch D．design三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

新疆石河子第一中学2024-2025学年高一上学期9月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Paris is one of the most-visited destinations in the world. A relaxing trip to Paris takes a little bit of planning. Here are some tips for you to make your trip smooth.Planning your tripHave a passport for international travel. A passport costs $110 and takes 6-8weeks to arrive after you apply.Booking FlightsThe cheapest month to fly is March, especially if you can leave on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You’ll save even more money by booking around 90 days in advance. In the summer months, tickets will be more expensive no matter when you book.Enjoying Your Time●Visit the Eiffel TowerThe Eiffel Tower is the most recognizable symbol of Paris. To avoid the crowds, go to the Eiffel Tower early in the morning. It costs €25 to go to the top, or €10 to climb to the first 2 levels on foot.● See the Notre Dame CathedralAt present, the Notre Dame Cathedral is closed to tourists due to the fire that destroyed parts of the cathedral. However, you can still visit the outside of the cathedral.● Go to the Louvre to see world-famous artThe Louvre hosts the Mona Lisa along with 35, 000 other pieces of art. If you’re pressed for time, visit the highlights. The Louvre costs €15 at the museum or €17 in advance (to skip most of the line).● Take a day trip to VersaillesIf you have a day to spare, head to the palace of Versailles, around 14 miles southwest of the city. Take a tour to see King Louis XVI’s palace and gardens. It costs €20 to visit the palace and grounds.1．When can we book plane tickets to save the most money?A．In March.B．In June.C．In August.D．In December.2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．You can climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower free of charge.B．Visitors can pay an extra to save the queue time in visiting the Louvre.C．The Notre Dame Cathedral was completely destroyed in a fire.D．Visiting the palace of Versailles is the most expensive among the four attractions. 3．Where is the text probably taken from?A．A travel brochure B．A course plan.C．A research paper.D．An encyclopedia.When I learned that my 71-year-old mother was playing Scrabble—a word game—against herself, I knew I had to do something. My husband suggested we give her a computer to play against.I wasn’t sure my mother was ready for it. After all, it had taken 15 years to persuade her to buy an electric cooker. Even so, we packed up our old computer and delivered it to my parents’ home. And so began my mother’s adventure in the world of computers.It also marked the beginning of an unusual teaching task for me. I’d taught people of all ages, but I never thought I would be teaching my mother how to do anything. She had been the one teaching me all my life: to cook and sew, to enjoy the good times and put up with the bad. Now it was my turn to give something back.It wasn’t easy at the beginning. There was so much to explain and to introduce. Slowly but surely, my mother caught on, making notes in a little notebook. After a few months of Scrabble and other games, I decided it was time to introduce her to word processing. This proved to be a bigger challenge to her, so I gave her some homework. I asked her to write me a letter, using different letter types, colors and spaces.“Are you this demanding with your kindergarten pupils?” she asked.“No, of course not,” I said. “They already know how to use a computer.”My mother isn’t the only one experiencing a fast personal growth period. Thanks to the computer, my father has finally got over his phone allergy. For as long as I can remember, any time I called, my mother would answer. Dad and I have had more phone conversations in the last two months than we’ve had in the past 20 years.4．Why did the author decide to give her mother a computer?A．To help her through the bad times.B．To make her life more enjoyable.C．To support her in doing her homework.D．To let her have more chances to write letters.5．What does the author do according to the text?A．She is a teacher.B．She is a cook.C．She is a housewife.D．She is a computer engineer.6．Why did the author ask her mother to write her a letter?A．To keep in touch with her mother.B．To free her mother from heavy housework.C．To practice what her mother had learned.D．To prevent her mother from using the telephone.7．What happened to the author’s father after the computer was brought home?A．He played even more games.B．He became skilled at it.C．He lost interest in cooking.D．He took more phone calls.According to new research from the University of Cambridge in England, sheep are able to recognize human faces from photographs.The farm animals, which are social and have large brains, were previously known to be able to recognize one another, as well as familiar humans. However, their ability to recognize human faces from photos alone is novel (新奇的).The recent study, the results of which were published in the journal Royal Society: Open Science, shows the woolly creatures could be trained to recognize still images of human faces, including those of former President Barack Obama and actress Emma Watson.First, the sheep were trained to get close to certain images by being given food rewards. Later, they were able to recognize the images for which they had been rewarded. The sheep could even recognize images of faces shown at an angle.“Anyone who has spent time working with sheep will know that they are smart, individual animals who are able to recognize their handlers,” said Professor Jenny Morton, who led theCambridge study. “We’ve shown with our study that sheep have advanced face-recognition abilities, comparable with those of humans and monkeys.”Recognizing faces is one of the most important social skills for human beings, and some disorders of the brain, including Huntington’s disease, have a bad effect on this ability.“Sheep are long-lived and have brains that are similar in size and complexity to those of some monkeys. That means they can be useful models to help us understand disorders of the brain, such as Huntington's disease, which develop over a long time and influence cognitive (认知的) abilities. Our study gives us another way to study how these abilities change.” Morton said. 8．According to the new research, what’s unusual about sheep?A．They have large brains.B．They can recognize their owners.C．They can recognize human faces from photographs.D．They know the differences between animals and humans.9．How did the researchers train the sheep?A．By giving food rewards.B．By showing photos of famous people.C．By guiding them to follow their handlers.D．By showing photos of humans and monkeys by turns.10．What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A．Sheep are more clever than monkeys.B．The new discovery is helpful to study cognitive ability changes.C．The sheep’s face-recognition ability may prevent brain disorders.D．The face-recognition ability is the most important skill for sheep.11．What’s the main idea of the passage?A．It discusses the life of sheep.B．It’s about a wonderful scientist.C．It tells us a new discovery about sheep.D．It shows how sheep recognize human faces.E-wasteThe Republic of Korea is dealing with increasing totals of waste from electronic products -“e-waste”.Now, some local governments in the Republic of Korea are starting special e-waste recycling programs. The city of Seoul throws out about 10 tons of e-waste each year. About 20 percent of that goes to the Seoul Resource (资源) Center, also known as the SR Center. There, electronic products are taken apart so that valuable metals like gold or copper can be extracted (提取) and reused. Korean officials say it is a $3.8 billion-dollar industry.Ji Un-geun is the CEO of the SR Center. He says reusing electronic parts is not only about making money and the final goal of this program is to protect the environment. He says, “our planet has a limited total of natural resources. Our company contributes to an eco-friendly society by saving these materials.”The Seoul city government partnered with the SR Center to collect e-waste. Lee Tae-hong lives in the city of Seoul. He says reusing electronic parts is also about protecting personal information from attack. He says, “If electronic products like phones are not taken apart and reused, then they could illegally end up in other countries, and personal information could be stolen.”Koreans keep buying more and more electronic products. And in general, every Korean buys a new mobile phone every 18 months. Lee Joo-hong is with Green Consumers (消费者) Net-work. He says, “People change their phones so quickly partially because companies offer special deals to buy new products. And Korean consumers do not want to feel left out by not having the latest model.”Ji Un-geun says that consumer behavior is a big reason why old phones continue to appear at the recycling center. But he says he is doing his part to reduce that. He says, “I have had this same phone for 10 years. It is what I can do to help protect our natural resources.”12．We can learn that the final aim of the SR Center’s program is to ________.A．extract valuable metals from e-wasteB．make more money from reusing metalsC．recycle natural resources at a lower priceD．protect the environment from being polluted13．According to Lee Joo-hong, Koreans like to buy new phones to ________.A．experience a green life B．keep up with the latest fashionC．show off their wealth to neighbors D．get more money from the companies14．Ji Un-geun has used the same phone for ten years because ________.A．he can’t afford to buy a new one B．he has a habit of using old thingsC．he tries to help save natural resources D．he stores all his information in the phone 15．What is the main idea of the passage?A．Koreans collect metals from e-waste.B．Koreans attempt to reuse more e-waste.C．Koreans change their phones many times.D．Koreans waste too many electronic products.Maybe you are an average boy or girl. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how:16 . When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First set your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment. A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.Find a good place to study. 17 . Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a comer of your room, free of everything but study materials. Do stay away from games, radios, or television. When you sit down to begin, concentrate on the subject.Make full use of your time in class. 18 . Focusing on each class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. 19 . If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be overly worried.20 . You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.A．Have confidence in yourself.B．Arrange your time carefully and wisely.C．This will help you understand the next class.D．Look around the house for a good study area.E．There are other methods that might help you with your study.F．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.G．Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.二、完形填空Many years ago, we came across a dog at an animal shelter ( 收容所) while looking for a companion (同伴) for our dog, Bear. This dog seemed to be meant for us and we 21 him, so we took him home. We thought the 22 name for the new dog was Bear Junior, and so it was.Bear Junior would wake me up every morning at 4: 30 a.m. to go for a 23 . He’d touch my face with his nose and I would soon 24 . I once had to 25 for two days after an illness. My wife got up to 26 him for his morning walk. He held a sit-down strike (罢工) next to me and 27 to move. It worked.Bear Junior felt it was his 28 to help all who needed it, no matter where he went.One day, I took Bear Junior to the dog park. We had just started our walk when a small dog was barking (吠叫) for 29 . We could see a big dog cornering him. Bear Junior went into 30 , placing himself between the two, facing the big dog. I shouted, “Bear Junior! This is not your 31 !” But he refused to let anything 32 until the owners were able to take control.One winter, I was playing with Bear Junior in the snow. Across the street, an elderly lady 33 on a block of ice. Bear Junior 34 me, ran across the street, and sat right against her side. She used his collar (项圈) to pull herself up. Two days later, she came to our door with dog goodies to 35 Bear Junior.21．A．lost B．saved C．remembered D．loved22．A．popular B．perfect C．real D．short 23．A．walk B．show C．test D．swim 24．A．awake B．worry C．return D．change 25．A．stay B．wait C．rest D．practice 26．A．ask B．meet C．punish D．take 27．A．forgot B．feared C．refused D．continued 28．A．chance B．responsibility C．promise D．ability 29．A．help B．food C．praise D．reply 30．A．training B．game C．action D．treatment 31．A．mistake B．business C．answer D．question 32．A．happen B．disappear C．stop D．follow 33．A．worked B．stood C．played D．fell 34．A．accepted B．left C．saw D．protected 35．A．attract B．catch C．guide D．thank三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

湖北省荆州市沙市区沙市中学2024-2025学年高一上学期9月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Sri Lanka is a nice place for wildlife lovers. Here’s what you’ll find in some of its national parks.Horton Plains National ParkDrive time from Colombo: Five hoursIn the central highlands, Horton Plains is located in the highest plateau (高原) of Sri Lanka. The cloud forests here are rich in plants and animals that have got used to the cooler climates. Birds such as the whistling thrush and Sri Lanka n bush warbler are best seen here.Minneriya National ParkDrive time from Colombo: Five-and-a-half hoursThick woods surround lakes and contain many animals, but animal-viewing is generally poor, except for the wonderful seasonal gathering of elephants. The gathering takes place in Minneriya during September and October.Yala National ParkDrive time from Colombo: Six hoursYala is in the southeast of Sri Lanka. Its top view is the Sri Lankan leopard (豹). In June and July, slot h bears are often seen. The beautiful areas also have a lot of birds. Enthusiastic bird watchers should also visit Bundala National Park (an hour away) or the Palatupana Salt Pans (ten minutes away). Visitors can also go surfing in Arugam Bay (three hours away).Wilpattu National Park Drive time from Colombo: Four hoursWilpattu, Sri Lanka’s largest park, is in the dry lowlands of the country’s northwest and has some small lakes. The park reopened in 2003 after 15 years of closure. Wilpattu was famous for its leopards, and big-cat lovers are hoping for this return. The park’s animals are similar to Yala, but visitors also have a chance of seeing barking deer.1．How long does it take to drive from Colombo to see seasonal elephants?A．4 hours.B．5 hours.C．5.5 hours.D．6 hours. 2．Which of the following is closest to Yala National Park?A．Colombo.B．Arugam Bay.C．Bundala National Park.D．The Palatupana Salt Pans.3．What do we know about Wilpattu National Park?A．It was known for its leopards.B．It is made up of Sri Lanka’s largest lake.C．It lies on the highest plateau in Sri Lanka.D．It’ll welcome barking deer as its new visitors.“When I was young, I had so much energy and I loved building things. If I had an idea, I had to build it right now using what I could find around me,” says Danish artist Thomas Dambo. When Dambo was seven years old, he bought a mountain of cushions (垫子) from a nearby market to build a game room in his parents’ house. As a teenager, he built a “crazy” castle in his backyard.Years later, 42-year-old Dambo is proudly showing his latest work: a giant (巨人) called Little Lui. Five meters tall, Little Lui is one of the six giants placed in the corners of Peel Region of Western Australia, which will be on show for at least a year. This work makes Dambo’s giants up to 99 around the world. His gentle giants have found homes in many different countries, as far as the United States, Belgium, China, Denmark, South Korea and now in Australia.“For me, giants represent (代表) the voice of nature,” Dambo says. This deep respect for nature is the focus of Dambo’s building works. Dambo’s giants are made almost from local recycled wood: their faces from second-hand furniture and their hair from tree branches and leaves. Taking about 750 hours to complete, each giant is built out in nature.“I hope by visiting the giants, people will think of rubbish as a resource. I think it’s really important that next generations are connected to nature,” Dambo says. “That’s why I tried to build the giants to attract young people. I want people to be inspired and to realize they don’t need a lot to create something big and beautiful.”4．Which of the following can best describe young Dambo?A．Creative.B．Homesick.C．Powerful.D．Frightened. 5．What can we know about Little Lui?A．It is kept underground.B．It’s Dambo’s first giant.C．It will be shown to the public.D．It will be sent to Denmark.6．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The comments on the giants.B．The appearance of the giants.C．The basic theme of the giants.D．The expensive materials of the giants. 7．What does Dambo plan to do with his giants?A．Inspire more people to take adventures.B．Encourage the young to approach nature.C．Help people spend less time playing games.D．Call on the young to save natural resources.Though the FIFA World Cup came to an end in December 2022, the people of a particular city in China were busy making soccer history of their own.Zibo in Shandong province is called “the home of soccer ball”, being the birthplace of the ancient Chinese sport of cuju. Modern soccer sport started in England, but cuju won recognition (认可) from FIFA, as the earliest form of soccer in 2004．“Side-flicking”, “chest down” and “shoulder stopper” are some of the key moves acquired by cuju players. Li Weipeng,34, from Linzi district of Zibo city, is a seventh-generation inheritor (传承人) of cuju. He has been practicing these skills for 18 years.Acquiring different cuju skills is not easy. “At the beginning, I spent eight hours a day practicing juggling (颠) a ball. It was tiring,” Li said. He is now able to juggle a ball with his foot over 10,000 times in a row (连续地).Teaching students cuju moves is a part of Li’s job. The traditional Chinese sport cuju is now popular at primary and middle schools in Linzi. Its moves have been adapted (改编) into dances and morning exercises. “Students show great interest in playing cuju, which encourages me to promote (推广) the ancient sport,” Li added.Moreover, cuju has also become a platform for cultural exchanges. During the World Cup in Qatar, Li introduced cuju at a China-Qatar youth exchange activity held in Doha. He led Chinese and Qatari youth players, wearing traditional cuju costumes, to experience the ancient game. Many soccer fans watched them, cheered for them and gave them the thumbs-up. Many people were curious and wanted to communicate with the cuju players.8．Where is the birthplace of cuju?A．Zibo.B．England.C．Doha.D．Qatar.9．How old was Li Weipeng when he began to learn cuju?A．14 years old.B．16 years old.C．18 years old.D．34 years old. 10．How did Li Weipeng feel when he first practiced juggling a ball?A．Excited.B．Curious.C．Tired.D．Confident. 11．What encourages Li to promote cuju?A．His experience in cuju.B．The popularity of soccer.C．The need of cultural exchanges.D．Students’ interest in cuju.It was a quiet early afternoon in the library, and we librarians were enjoying a chat at the library desk. Suddenly, a regular reader, who had been reading a magazine, marched up to us, gave us an annoyed “Shush (嘘)!” and went back to her seat.Shocked into silence, we tried not to laugh. How strange for a group of librarians to be shushed by a reader! Shouldn’t it be the other way around?Well, it seems hard to explain. If you’re a baby boomer (婴儿潮出生的人) like me, you probably remember libraries as places of adults’ silent reading. These days, however, libraries are more like busy community centers, where being noisy to some degree is the new normal, especially when kids are taking part.I am a loud librarian. My voice is naturally on the louder side. The hundreds of programs I led as a children’s librarian were filled with singing, dancing, movement exercises and cheerful readings of books with crowds of children and their caregivers. No shushing allowed!Growing knowledge about the importance of kids and teens learning through hands-on experiences has since caused a sea change in how public libraries connect with young readers. These types of programs like board games, poetry reading and story times certainly aren’t designed to be silent.But it’s a balancing act. Not all readers—or librarians—like the idea of a noisy library. It’s clear to me now that on the day my colleagues and I were shushed by a reader, we should have been using our “library voices” as we talked. Still, it’s unlikely that libraries will ever return to the days when they were places of silence. There’s just too much fun and learning happening. I heartily agree with my friend Rachel Payne, an early-childhood service educator at the BrooklynPublic Library, who told me, “When I visit a library and it is quiet, I always feel a bit sad. A library where conversations are happening and tables are full is a very good thing!”12．How did the author think of the shush from a reader?A．Unexpectedly funny.B．Really annoying.C．Quite necessary.D．Very heartwarming.13．What can be inferred about today’s libraries?A．They serve kids only.B．They become quieter.C．They are less popular.D．They have different functions.14．Why does the author quote Rachel Payne?A．To show different voices.B．To express the author’s idea.C．To make the end interesting.D．To promote a new reading method. 15．What is the best title for the text?A．How to Act in the Library B．It’s OK for a Library to Be NoisyC．Why to Keep Silent in the Library D．It’s Necessary for Librarians to ChangeIn the coming decade, space agencies and private space companies like SpaceX are planning to build a base on the Moon and Mars. While scientists are already building rockets for the journey, for long-term human settlements on them, astronauts will need fuel to carry out daily tasks. Many have suggested hydrogen (氢). But a group of scientists is working on turning CO2 in the atmosphere into jet fuel. As Mars is rich in CO2 and the lunar surface has a high concentration of CO2, it may be a feasible solution.For now the team of scientists at the University of Oxford is focusing on making jet fuel for the aviation (航空) industry. As the aviation industry releases over 900 million tons of CO2 every year, to battle climate change, it is necessary to turn the tide. So far aviation scientists have tried to use other energy resources like electricity to fly. But such flights are limited to short distances. For long-distance flights, there is no alternative yet.The concept of turning CO2 into jet fuel is not new. Previously, other similar methods had to rely on expensive catalysts (催化剂) like cobalt to speed up the chemical reaction. But what Oxford scientists suggest is adding a cheap iron-based catalyst and hydrogen to turn CO2 into liquid fuel. As the process would not require using fossil fuel, it will make the industry carbonneutral (碳中和的).The scientists tested the new catalyst in a lab at 300°C and at 10 times the air pressure at sea level. The entire process took 20 hours and turned 38 percent of CO2 into new chemicals. About 48 percent of the chemicals were jet fuel hydrocarbon and the rest were other by-products that are used in the production of plastic.Professor Peter Edwards, a lead scientist in the project, said the new method could be improved in two to three years to produce jet fuel in large quantities. “This is a really exciting, potentially revolutionary advance. Our vision is that the world can see that CO2 collected can be used as an energy carrier to enable sustainable aviation.”16．Which word can best explain “feasible” underlined in paragraph 1?A．Unique.B．Practical.C．Time-tested.D．Quick.17．What problem does the aviation industry face?A．It is suffering from a serious fuel shortage.B．The traditional jet fuel is much too expensive.C．Climate change partly disturbs long-distance flights.D．Its alternative energy resources are not powerful enough.18．What do we know about the Oxford scientists’ method of fuel-making?A．It is green and cost-saving.B．It is complex and time-consuming.C．It runs tests in natural environment.D．It starts with immediate chemical reaction.19．What’s the purpose of the author?A．To attract people to explore the space.B．To inform us of a breakthrough in fuel research.C．To warn us the dangers of climate change.D．To encourage us to work in the aviation industry.Being a teenager is difficult, as many people expect you to be perfect in many different things — school, sports, chores, etc. 20 What really matters is trying to be better, and having the confidence to pursue your dreams. The following are some tips for you to deal with theimperfection of life.Make a series of goals to help reach your dreams. 21 You will not become the most popular kid at school, the best soccer player, or an award-winning filmmaker overnight, but you can start taking steps now to make these goals a reality.22 Volunteering, tutoring a friend, and helping your parents around the house aren’t just nice things to do, and they can improve your own well-being. Doing good makes you feel good and it builds a loving, supportive network of people around you.Give yourself some “me time” each day. Each day, take 15 minutes or more to yourself.23 Distance yourself from other people, if only for a few moments, and relax. Let your brain free from all the stresses that hit you each day. This is one of the easiest, best ways to find yourself and your goals.Remember that life isn’t perfect and that is a good thing. 24 But these issues are all chances to improve yourself, and how you react to the bad times is far more important than the bad times themselves.A．Have an active social life.B．Make time to help others.C．Perfection only comes one small step at a time.D．Exercise! It helps with stress, and may even make you happier than usual.E．However, true perfection is impossible.F．There will always be mistakes, setbacks, misunderstandings, and bad luck.G．You could read, listen to music, go for a walk, or simply lay in bed.二、完形填空Afraid to have a start, I was walking slowly into my first school in America. I had 25 a long way from India in order to join parents. They had been here for three years, and hoped America would help my future. My father decided that I would go to school here, so I found a local high school in my new town.With 26 on one hand and fear on the other, I arrived at the classroom. Everyone’s eyes were on me as I entered the classroom. Without paying attention to them, I went straight tothe 27 and asked if it was the right class. With a 28 voice, he answered, “Yes.” His voice comforted (安慰) me a little. He gave me a piece of 29 called “course requirements”, which I would never get in India. Then he asked me to choose where I would sit. I chose the 30 closest to the door instead of the corner where all of the boys were sitting. I didn’t 31 want to pick a seat. In India, the teacher 32 the seats, so I never needed to worry about that.I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the picture produced by the overhead projector (投影仪).33 it was my first day, I was confused (困惑的) about which hallway (走廊) to use, but I 34 to get to my classes without asking anyone. I was very confused about when I would have 35 . It was noon when I went to my next class and the bell rang as I entered. I went through the normal process of asking the teacher if I was in the right class. Feeling 36 , she said, “That is the lunch bell.” I felt a little awkward. Without another word, I headed for the cafeteria (食堂).At the end of the day, I was on my way to the bus stop. I realized that all the 37 was like the difficulty I had to 38 to reach my goal. I 39 my bus and sat down inside happily. I said to myself: Today isn’t so bad.25．A．traveled B．increased C．walked D．planned 26．A．anger B．anxiety C．doubt D．sadness 27．A．worker B．classmate C．teacher D．trainer 28．A．deep B．familiar C．strict D．soft 29．A．book B．paper C．notice D．tool 30．A．seat B．direction C．table D．goal 31．A．generally B．suddenly C．honestly D．actually 32．A．kept B．repaired C．decided D．took 33．A．Though B．When C．Since D．Before 34．A．feared B．refused C．allowed D．managed 35．A．gifts B．lunch C．fun D．chances 36．A．surprised B．excited C．frightened D．challenged 37．A．failure B．thought C．confusion D．amazement(惊异) 38．A．put away B．get through C．build up D．show off39．A．saw B．missed C．drove D．waited三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

2024—2025学年度上学期2024级9月月考英语试卷考试时间：2024年9月19日第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What does the woman think pretty?A．The city.B．The snow.C．The car.2．What will the man do next?A．Get gas.B．Buy a snack.C．Go to the bathroom. 3．Where does the man enjoy swimming?A．In the ocean.B．In a lake.C．In a pool.4．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Co-workers.B．Husband and wife.C．Driver and passenger. 5．How many brothers does the woman have?A．1.B．2.C．3.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．How does the woman want to celebrate her birthday?A．Host a party.B．Go horse riding.C．Have a family meal. 7．How does the woman sound?A．Passive.B．Angry.C．Excited.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

山西省朔州市怀仁市怀仁市大地学校高中部2024-2025学年高一上学期9月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Heritage sites are universally considered as the places where you can learn about the history of human development and social evolution. Therefore, if you have a keen interest in meeting your curiosity about it, the following on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List will be a must-check list for you.Dinosaur Provincial Park, CanadaThe park is best known for its extensive fossil beds, within which 35 species of dinosaurs from about 100 to 65 million years ago have been identified. There are also fossilized remains of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. The area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.Salonga National Park, CongoThis is the largest reserve in Congo, covering more than 14,000 square miles. The park was established in 1970. The thick forest provides habitats for various animals like parrots, elephants and monkeys. Park visitors observe the animals from motorized river boats. The park was entered into the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1984.Hadrian’s Wall, EnglandThis is a Roman barrier that guarded the border of Britain. Hadrian (ruled 117-138 CE) went to Britain in 122 and was the first to build a wall, 80 miles long, to separate the Romans from the barbarians (野蛮人). There was no intention of fighting from the wall top; the soldiers there were trained to encounter the enemy in the open. In 1987, Hadrian’s Wall was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.Easter Island, ChileThis place is famous for its huge stone statues. The first European visitors, the Dutch, named it Easter Island in memory of their day of arrival. The small and hilly island was formed by volcanoes. Easter Island was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1995.1．If you want to study fossils in college, which site would you like to visit?A．Easter Island.B．Dinosaur Provincial Park.C．Hadrian’s Wall.D．Salonga National Park.2．When was Salonga National Park entered into the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites?A．In 1995.B．In 1979.C．In 1987.D．In 1984.3．Which place is famous for its huge stone statues?A．Easter Island.B．Dinosaur Provincial Park.C．Hadrian’s Wall.D．Salonga National Park.I have a strong faith that the pain is almost gone but the feeling of success will stay forever.I was among the 38,000 runners who participated in the marathon (马拉松赛跑), the largest event of its kind in Asia.My decision to participate in the marathon was because of the insistence of my wife, who had run the half-marathon previously. This year, she wanted me to participate along with her. Unexpectedly, her application got rejected while mine got accepted.Though I had been into fitness training before, it seemed to be a daunting task to run 21 km.I started training about 10 weeks before the day. I had made up my mind to finish the run. So I tried my best to accommodate training into my busy schedule whenever I could.What’s more, I remembered that four weeks into my training, my shoes were worn. I searched and hunted and literally spent a fortune on a new pair of shoes. However, right on the first day of running with them, I felt that they were not for me. I preserved, thinking that my discomfort was because the shoes were new. Eventually, I gave up on them. I even tried looking for another new pair of shoes, but couldn’t find that were as comfortable as my old ones.Finally, on 16th January 2011, I ran and completed the half-marathon. And I did it in my old shoes.Now, when I think about it, it all seems so easy. All I had to do was to picture completing the run in good time in my mind.What I have learned from the experience is that completing a marathon is like any other goal in life — largely a mind-over-matter phenomenon. In other words, unless you believe you can reach your goal, you’ve lost even before you begin. No doubt, factors such as hard work, experience and talent help to a greater or lesser degree. But without your belief that you will get there, every goal remains difficult to achieve.4．Why did the writer participate in the marathon at first?A．It was the largest event of its kind.B．He had run the half-marathon previously.C．His wife insisted on him participating.D．He had been training for a long time.5．What can we learn from the text?A．The writer was the best among all the runners.B．The writer tried his best to do some marathon training.C．The writer’s fitness training before was only a little help to him in the run.D．The writer’s old shoes were very expensive.6．The writer says completing a marathon is like “a mind-over-matter phenomenon”because_______.A．self-confidence is the primary factor in a marathon.B．to win a marathon depends on your mind, not on your shoesC．it would be easy if you made up your mind to begin itD．belief can bring you success in a marathon7．Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A．Practice Makes Perfect.B．Insist on Your DecisionC．The Pain before Success D．A Running LessonFor late 19th-century North Americans and Europeans, a display of tableware (餐具) could show much about someone’s social position, as the wealthy took great care to get different kinds of forks for everything. Before the 18th century, people of all classes usually ate with a knife and a spoon.The fork’s path to the table was hard-won and slow. In ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, forks were used for slicing food into pieces or lifting meat from a pot or fire.Following a reduction in size, the fork appeared to have entered dining areas in the courts of the Middle East and Byzantine Empire by the 8th and 9th centuries, and became common among wealthy families there by the 10th century. Early in the 11th century, it appeared in various pieces of European art. In the late 11th century, St. Peter Damian from Ostia wrote about a Byzantine princess who used forks and regarded her dying of a disease as punishment (惩罚) for such “luxury” (奢侈).The fork’s slow conquest of Europe was carried out from Italy. Motivated by the sameconcerns for hygiene (卫生), forks were bought by wealthy Britons, inspired by Queen Victoria, who regarded fork use as a sign of good manners.The fork’s introduction to North America dates back to 1633, when John Winthrop, a founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, was given a set of forks as presents. The Industrial Revolution strengthened the fork’s presence on dining room tables as production of flatware became less expensive. Writing in 1896 in Social ETiquette, Maud C．Cooke declared the fork had finally conquered the knife in America and “any attempt to give the knife importance at table is looked upon as an offense (冒犯) against good taste.”8．What can we learn about forks from paragraph 1?A．They were used improperly in the 18th century.B．They had many different types in the 19th century.C．They were popular in Europe before the 18th century.D．They led to North American’s rise in social position.9．What was a function of forks in ancient Egypt?A．To eat food.B．To decorate tables.C．To cut food.D．To create works of art.10．Who was against the use of forks?A．St. Peter Damian.B．Queen Victoria.C．John Winthrop.D．Maud C．Cooke.11．What marked the beginning of the fork’s introduction to North America?A．The appearance of flatware.B．The start of the Industrial Revolution.C．John Winthrop receiving forks as presents.D．Maud C．Cooke writing Social Etiquette.Children who spent more than two hours per day in front of a television or computer screen were more likely to report behavioral and social problems than kids who watched less, according to a University of Bristol study that will be published in Pediatrics.Researchers recorded the playing, screen viewing and activity habits of 1,000 children aged 10 to 11. They also had the kids fill out questionnaires designed to estimate the kids’ emotionalwell-being and behavior.The questionnaires contained 20 questions covering five sections—emotional difficulties, conduct problems, hyperactivity (活动过度), inattention, friendship and peer groups and problems relating to friends and peer groups.The study found that those children who spent more than two hours per day watching TV or using a computer were at an increased risk of psychological difficulties. This risk increased if they also failed to meet the guidelines on physical activity.While the risks for kids who spent a lot of time in front of a screen appeared to be increased by lack of physical activity, the opposite was not true: Increase in physical activity did not seem to decrease kids’ high scores in psychological difficulties if they spent a lot of time sedentary (久坐的) in front of a screen. By contrast, sedentary time spent reading a book or working on a project corresponded to the highest scores of psychological well-being.“While low levels of screen viewing may not be problematic, we cannot rely on physical activity to compensate for long hours of screen viewing,” lead author Dr. Angie Page said in a statement. “Watching TV or playing computer games for more than two hours a day is related to greater psychological difficulties regardless of how active children are.”Although Page’s study doesn’t clarify the links between inactivity, screen time and psychological well-being, it’s true that kids in the United States are getting less exercise and more screen time than they should. In 2009, Page’s team found a connection between a child’s physical activity and independent mobility, the amount of space in which a child can play without the supervision of an adult. They concluded that, as play spaces have decreased in recent decades, childhood inactivity-and perhaps screen time—has increased.12．What information can we get about the University of Bristol study?A．It was done by an elementary school.B．The results of it have been published.C．All the kids studied had to fill out questionnaires.D．The questionnaires of it contained five questions.13．The researchers’ purpose of letting the kids fill out questionnaires was to________.A．make a judgment about the kids’ behavior and how healthy they were emotionallyB．estimate the average time kids spent in front of a screenC．infer whether the kids have psychological problems or notD．get information about the psychological activity kids like14．Why do more kids lack physical activities according to Page’s team?A．More electronic products have poured into their world.B．They have too much homework to do.C．They have fewer spaces to play in.D．They lack the supervision of their parents.15．What does the passage mainly discuss?A．A study shows more screen time and inactivity increase kids’ risks of psychologicaldifficulties.B．A study clarifies the links between inactivity, screen time and psychological well-being.C．A study illustrates why childhood inactivity and screen time have increased.D．A study demonstrates how to limit children’s TV and screen time at home.How to Adjust to a New SchoolSchool is a base for students, where they learn to succeed. 16 When you go to a new school, you might worry that you don’t know anyone. You worry that you might get lost, or if the teachers are strict. Here are some ways to help you adjust to a new school.17Before you start the school, go with your parents to visit the school. Find out where your classroom will be, as well as other important places.Prepare for the First Day18 Being well rested will help you remove (去除) any nervousness you may be feeling. Try to get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep if you’re between 7 and 17 years old.19Make sure you leave lots of time in the morning to get to school. You don’t want to be rushing into your classroom after the bell rings. Arriving early may also give you a chance to chat with a few other students and hopefully make a few new friends.Make friendsTake part in activities. Sign up for activities like drama, sports or chess club. This will putyou into smaller groups with people who have the same interests as yours. 20 You might even be able to teach some other kids about how to do something.A．You should go to school on timeB．Leave early for schoolC．Get to Know the SchoolD．Start off your first day of school with a good night’s sleep.E．Learning the rules of the school will help you adjust and will keep you out of trouble.F．But adjusting to a new school can be difficult.G．This will also give you a chance to show your skills at sport or other activities.二、完形填空Lv Zeyi, a 17-year-old boy from Nanjing, is crazy about taking photos of 21 . He has taken hundreds of photos of insects and shared many of them on the Internet.When Lv was three, he became 22 in insects in his grandmother’s garden. Whenever the boy saw an insect he had never seen, he would do research into 23 right away. As he grew up, his interest in insects grew as well.Lv 24 taking photos of insects when he was in Grade 6. He learned about a person who was good at taking photos of insects by 25 . “I was surprised at his beautiful photos,” Lv said. He liked the photos so much that he decided to take his own ones. He 26 goes outdoors to take photos, but he also keeps some insects in his room. Over the years, he has taken hundreds of photos of insects. “I record their growth with my camera. It’s very 27 ” Lv said. Also, he once noticed 28 some butterflies changed when they grew. “When they grew 29 and were ready to fly, I felt really excited. That was the most amazing 30 . I didn’t know when this would happen, so I had to watch often and 31 patiently.”Lv tries hard to make his photos 32 , so he often talks to good photographers(摄影师) and reads books to learn how to take better photos. He also 33 backgrounds to match the insects with the pictures. For example, he once added leaves and grass 34 the insects to make them look more beautiful.Lv dreams of 35 a professional photographer and taking photos of more insects inthe future.21．A．cats B．dogs C．fish D．insects 22．A．busy B．happy C．afraid D．interested 23．A．it B．us C．him D．them 24．A．avoided B．started C．learned D．finished 25．A．bus B．train C．mistake D．accident 26．A．never B．seldom C．hardly D．usually 27．A．fresh B．lucky C．different D．meaningful 28．A．how B．who C．why D．what 29．A．arms B．wings C．legs D．feet 30．A．moment B．game C．gift D．cinema 31．A．keep B．wait C．listen D．meet 32．A．expensive B．boring C．interesting D．relaxing 33．A．learns B．draws C．creates D．borrows 34．A．in B．around C．about D．across 35．A．becoming B．visiting C．telling D．giving三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。