2020年浙江省初中学业水平考试(温州市卷)英语试题卷
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浙江省温州市2022-2023学年九年级上学期期末学业水平测试英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、完形填空阅读下面短文,掌握大意,然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Adam’s class had to work in pairs for a project—find a special way to show the similarities and differences between plants and animals and present it four days later.Adam was 1 when Mrs. Tyler placed him with Toby. They had never spent much time together and had nothing in common. Adam was crazy about electricity, 2 Toby wanted to be an artist.After Mrs. Tyler finished assigning partners, every 3 sat together and started discussion, except Adam and Toby. They remained 4 , not knowing where to start. At last Adam said, “Let’s 5 something that uses electricity.”“What does electricity have to do with plants and animals? We need pictures or models.” Toby didn’t 6 . By the end of the morning, they hadn’t had the same opinion.On the bus ride home, Adam sat front alone, 7 the morning’s discussion. He had lots of ideas in his mind, but he knew that he and Toby had to work 8 a team. Toby sat back and felt the same way. Finally, Adam walked to Toby and said, “We need to find an idea that could combine our two 9 .” Toby nodded and then invited Adam to his house.When Adam walked into Toby’s bedroom, he was surprised to see the room full of sculptures and paintings. Then suddenly Adam cried out, “I know 10 to do our project! Why not make a plant and cat sculpture with some lights?” Toby said it was perfect. So 11 of them couldn’t wait to get started.When it was time to present, they placed their special sculptures on the table. Toby talked about plants and cats 12 . As he described the similarities, Adam made red lights shine in the right places in the sculpture. When Toby pointed out the differences, yellow lights shone. The presentation turned out to be a 13 . Mrs. Tyler clapped and the class cheered.“We’ve 14 something,” said Adam and Toby later. “It’s not just plants and animals that have similarities as well as differences. We do, too! And the differences sometimes can make things 15 .”1.A.afraid B.proud C.excited D.unhappy 2.A.or B.so C.but D.and 3.A.pair B.class C.group D.family 4.A.tired B.silent C.patient D.active 5.A.repair B.create C.borrow D.replace 6.A.agree B.guess C.explain D.imagine 7.A.making up B.talking about C.waiting for D.thinking about 8.A.as B.for C.with D.against 9.A.habits B.feelings C.interests D.purposes 10.A.how B.why C.when D.where 11.A.all B.one C.both D.some 12.A.bravely B.quickly C.nervously D.confidently 13.A.dream B.record C.success D.chance 14.A.tested B.realized C.changed D.promised 15.A.easier B.brighter C.more important D.more famous二、阅读单选Reading is a way to relax, to get information and to open minds. But with very many reading choices, how do we find what to read next?What Kids Are Reading can help us find the answer. It is an American study of K-12 (from Kindergarten to Grade 12)student reading habits. Here is a part of the new 2022 report.Grades 7—9What Kids AreReading | 32Finding※ In Grades 7—9, reading for funlessons. Students’ other hobbies likewatching videos and playing computergames pull them in differentdirections.※ Reading amount goes down asschoolwork increases in Grade 9.Advice※ 7th—9th graders should read in allsubjects, to learn about the widerworld.※ They should read to help developthe life skills and get knowledge forthe next period of their lives. 16.During the 2020—2021 school year, a Grade 9 student read about ______ books on average.A.five B.seven C.nine D.eleven 17.The most popular print book for students in Grades 7—9 is ______.A.Harry Potter Series B.To Kill a Mocking BirdC.Hunger Games Series D.The Outsiders18.The report suggests that students in Grades 7—9 should ______.A.read in the subjects they like B.spend more time reading for funC.read something about life skills D.develop different hobbies by readingKakadu is the largest national park in Australia, covering almost 20, 000 square kilometers. The large area includes amazing forests and endless wetlands, which make Kakadu a wonderland to wildlife. More importantly, Kakadu is an Aboriginal living cultural landscape.Kakadu has been home to Aboriginal people for more than 65, 000 years. The Aborigines are believed to be the first humans in Australia. Before non-Aboriginal people arrived, about 2, 000 Aborigines had lived in the Kakadu area. Later, many indigenous people died of illness or moved off their land. Now there are only about 500 Aboriginal people living there. However, their ancestors recorded the long history through rock art in Kakadu.Kakadu National Park has one of the world’s largest collections of Aboriginal rock art. Most paintings can be found in caves. They show objects the Aborigines used, animals they hunted and activities they did. The first rock art is thought to be the direct print of hands, and plants such as grass, onto the rock. Later, around 15, 000 years before present, humans were shown on the rock, telling the activities and stories of the Aborigines. The rock art is well-kept and has great cultural value, and that’s why Kakadu appeared on the World Heritage List in 1981.In order to make sure the rock art is not damaged by natural processes or human activities, the Aborigines work together with Parks Australia to manage Kakadu. But cultural tours are offered in Kakaduand. Visitors are welcome there. Whether visitors choose to enjoy a boat cruise, or a guided walk through the park, they will step back in time and have an adventure tour that they will never forget.19.In the writer’s opinion. what is more important in Kakadu?A.Its wildlife.B.Its large size.C.Its beautiful sights.D.Its Aboriginal culture.20.The underlined word “indigenous” in Paragraph 2 has the closest meaning to _______.A.old B.poor C.local D.foreign 21.According to the passage, which of the following may be the first rock art?A.B.C.D.22.What can we know about Kakadu National Park?A.Aborigines try their best to protect it alone.B.It was damaged by human activities after 1981.C.Parks Australia records visitors’ adventure tour in it.D.Visitors can learn about its culture in different ways.How much heat can dancers produce? Can the heat energy be stored or used? The SWG3 Arts Center in Glasgow, Scotland used a system called Bodyheat, which can use body heat of the dancers as a source of energy.In the Arts center, there are some air collectors taking in the heat produced by dancers. The heat goes through pipes and travels into 12 holes which are 200 meters below the ground. These holes connect to a large underground rock that can store the heat energy like a thermal battery. When the heat energy is needed, the system then moves it to areas that need warming. The heat energy can be turned into usable electricity. People can use it to charge phones or heat water. Besides, some hot air cools in the underground and it then can be sent to cool down the people in the arts center through pipes.When a person is just standing, he is producing about 100—150 watts of energy. When he starts dancing at a medium pace, he might be producing about 250 watts. So the harder people dance, the more heat energy they create. Data shows that the arts center has reduced the output of CO2 by 70 metric tons each year since it used Bodyheat. It has also saved a lot of money on energy bills.During COP26 conference in Glasgow in November, Bodyheat was shown. The system stored the heat from visitors and used it to power lights and heating. Bodyheat is thought to be a really good system. It may help solve the energy problem in the UK by producing more energy, so the UK will probably not depend on buying energy from other countries.Now, SWG3 plans to turn off their gas boilers and use Bodyheat to provide energy for all their heating. The hope is that by 2025, SWG3 will not let CO2go into the air. The managing director of SWG3 said. “Bodyheat is a good way to deal with climate change. If we can make it work here, there’s no reason why we can’t take it to other places across Europe and other areas, not just here in Scotland and the UK.”23.Bodyheat is a system that ______.A.gets energy from dancers’ heat B.helps dancers produce much heatC.solves the problems of dancers D.records how much heat dancers use 24.Which is the right order to show how Bodyheat mainly works?※The heat energy is stored in a rock.※The heat goes underground through pipes.※The air collectors take in the heat.※The heat energy is turned into electricity.A.※※※※B.※※※※C.※※※※D.※※※※25.What is TRUE about Bodyheat according to the passage?A.It has helped save the energy cost greatly in the UK.B.It was improved during COP26 conference in Glasgow.C.It has reduced 70% of the CO2 output in the arts center.D.It’s thought to be helpful in solving the UK’s energy problem.26.What is the best title for the passage?A.Dancing is a Road to the World B.Bodyheat Changes the Way of Danciny C.Dancing Helps Save the Planet D.Bodyheat Has Become a Great Power三、多任务混合阅读Mr. Castro made a decision at once. He told the policeman that the boy didn’t take his lock.The policeman said angrily, “Do you think you’re giving him a chance? A big mistake! You just let him go back to Frank and let that bad man teach him more criminal tricks!” He let go of Johnny and walked out of the hardware store.“Now.” Mr. Castro smiled, “Will you return the lock?” Without a word, Johnny hung it back on the shelf.Mr. Castro said it was a common lock. Then he picked up the shoelace and put the end through the keyhole. The lock opened with a snap. Johnny was really surprised.“I remember Frank talking about you. He says you used to be the greatest safecracker!”he said.“That’s what my old brothers called me.” Mr. Castro said, “Johnny, how about making a deal? I need a boy to watch my store for three hours a day, for seventy-five cents an hour. Do you want it?”“Leave it to the silly boys!” replied Johnny, “If I want money, I know how to get it. I don’t need work all week!”“______” said Mr. Castro, “And if you can’t find the way, your friend Frank can certainly help you. Is that right?”A proud, confident look appeared on Johnny’s face, “That’s right! He’s good.”Mr. Castro said seriously, “Great? A man stealing from a bank? Well, I won’t give you advice any more. Let me show you something!” Mr. Castro found a yellowed notebook and continued, “Every trick I know is written in it. It will come out when I die. Then, overnight, everyone will know, and its secrets will be useless.”Johnny shook his head thoughtfully, “Well, why don’t you.”“Make a killing? I stole a quarter of a million dollars, and yet, I was locked up for 23 years. Sooner or later, something will go wrong. Nobody is super smart, Johnny —not you, and not your good friend Frank.” Mr. Castro said.“That’s what you think,” Johnny said. “There are a lot of smart people. They don’t get caught.”Mr Castro sighed, “Goodbye, Johnny.”The next night, at about one o’clock, the policeman caught Frank before he could steal the notebook.The next afternoon, Johnny walked by Mr. Castro’s store.“Come in! Johnny.” said Mr. Castro.“Maybe most people aren’t as smart as they think they are!” Johnny murmured. There was a look of respect in his eyes.27.What did Johnny do at Mr. Castro’s store?A.He stole Mr. Castro’s lock.B.He asked Mr. Castro for money.C.He opened Mr. Castro’s lock.D.He learned tricks from Mr. Castro. 28.Which of the following can be put into ______ in the passage?A.It’s too easy for you, isn’t it?B.You are too clever, aren’t you?C.You can work in your free time.D.You need to stay with your friends.29.Why did Mr. Castro show his notebook to Johnny?A.Because he wrote important advice for Johnny on it.B.Because he hoped Johnny could help keep its secretsC.Because he knew Frank would steal it after knowing it.D.Because he wanted to show he was smarter than Frank30.Why was there a look of respect in Johnny’s eyes at last? (请用约40词回答)四、多句选词填空love.32.Eileen Gu’s during the Beijing Winter Olympics were quite encouraging. 33.China is the country that has held both the Summer and Winter Olympics. 34.Li Meng was to play in the match against Australia because she had a high fever. 35.four million people celebrated the World Cup victory in the streets in the capital of Argentina.五、短文汉语提示填空根据短文内容和所给中文提示,用单词的正确形式完成下列短文。
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1. -Excuse me, sir. Is there ___________ post office near here?-Yes. Look, it's next to the school over there.A. a B . an C. the D./2. -What subject do you like best, Cindy?- ______________, of course. I'm really interested in singing songs.A. EnglishB. HistoryC. ScienceD. Music3. -My friend Mrs. white wants to see the Beijing Opera tonight.-You can take _____________ to Lao She Teahouse.A. meB. himC. herD. us4. -Mum, the pears in the box have gone bad.-Let's buy some ____________ ones.A. freshB. sweetC. expensiveD. small5. -Henry hurt his leg badly when running, Mr. Black.- Go and help him _____________.A. easilyB. quicklyC. politelyD. confidently6. - I saw your brother in the chess club just now.- It_________________ be him. He is taking a competition in Beijing.A. mustB. couldC. mightD. can't7. -_____________ will you finish your model spaceship, Tom?-In about two days. I'll try my best to make it.A. How longB. How soonC. How oftenD. How far8. -Would you like to come to my birthday party this Saturday?-I'd love to, but I ____________ to visit my grandparents.A. promiseB. will promiseC. have promisedD. am promising9. It's not a good habit to____________ the old clothes. We'd better recycle them.A. throw awayB. look after.C. pay forD. put on10. -_________________ Steve is!-That's true. He can always work out difficult problems.A. How smartB. How handsomeC. What a lucky boyD. what a helpful boy二、完形填空(本题有15小题,每小题1分,共15分)阅读下面短文,掌握大意,然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
浙江省温州市2020年初中学业水平考试中考英语作文书面表达赏析作文辅导【原题】五、书面表达(本题有1小题, 共30分)56. 年夜饭是中国文化中最重要的团圆饭。
年夜饭菜肴丰富、美味, 像年糕(New Year cake)、鱼等都还带有美好的祝愿。
请以The Family Dinner on Spring Festival Eve为题, 写一篇约10词的短文, 向外国朋友介绍自己家乡的年夜饭, 让他们更好地了解中国丰富多样的文化习俗。
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The Family Dinner on Spring Festival Eve_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【范文】五、书面表达(本题有1题, 共30分)写作要点:让外国朋友了解年夜饭对中国人的意义, 向他们介绍自己家乡的年夜饭, 宣传中国文化。
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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、It was raining. My father asked me a raincoat.A.take B.takes C.took D.to take2、—do you visit your grandparents?—Once a month.A.How far B.How often C.How long3、—Have you decided where to go for your summer vacation?—Not yet. We______ go to Changchun. It is cool there.A.should B.may C.need D.must4、(2017·广东·28)Two months ago,China tested its ________ aircraft carrier(航空母舰)built completely on its own. A.one B.first C.the one D.the first5、—exciting film we saw yesterday!—I think so.A.What a B.What an C.How an D.How a6、--- Do you think he can get the first prize for jumping?--- Impossible now. He ________ to do so, but he has just hurt his leg.A.has hoped B.was hoped C.has expected D.was expected7、In April, the weather in some places changes a lot. People remember when they have four seasons in one week.A.organized B.describedC.expressed D.experienced8、--- I will be happy if one of the works __________ the artist.-- I am not sure. Perhaps he __________ the one you painted in Tibet last year.A.satisfies; is satisfied with B.satisfied with; is satisfied withC.satisfying; satisfies D.satisfies with ; satisfies9、We all know another building ________ here next year.A.will build B.built C.was built D.will be built10、The sports meeting will be ________till next week because of the bad weather.A.put up B.put on C.put offⅡ. 完形填空11、My Unexpected TeacherOne cold, rainy evening last October, I was going to interview an old lady in the hospital to gather information for my medical thesis(论文).The old lady was lying on bed 4B.I sat down on a chair next to her bed, and in a low voice I introduced myself and asked how she was doing. She 1 replied that she was getting better. When I told her that I wanted to gather some information from her, she agreed.After I finished the questionnaire, I prepared to leave so I could get more medical records. Before I could get up, the old lady spoke up in her 2 voice, “I haven’t seen you before, Doctor. Are you new?”“Not really, ma’ma. It’s just that I don’t come here every day,” I replied. She started 3 , asking where I was from and why I was working so late in the evening. I was surprised someone in her condition would want to talk. “Doctor, do you think I can get back to my normal life?” the old lady asked at one point.I replied that while I didn’t know much about her case, I could tell her what I had learnt about the recovery of the patients of her kind. However, I was unwilling to go into too much detail 4 I was only a medical student.The old lady started talking about herself. She shared her difficulties and sufferings, talked about her husband, who was killed in a car accident, and her struggle to earn money. All I did was to nod my head as a way of showing my sympathy(同情).5 , I discovered that the old lady had been allowed to go out of the hospital as her condition had improved, though she would still need treatment.The old lady taught me one of the most important 6 a doctor can learn. Sometimes patients do not need expensive treatment. They just need someone with the patience and willingness to lend an ear to them and spend some time to be with them.1.A.angrily B.carefully C.directly D.softly2.A.strong B.loud C.weak D.sick3.A.making conversation B.losing temperC.playing arick D.jumping to a conclusion4.A.when B.as C.unless D.though5.A.In a few days B.Before a few daysC.A few days later D.A few days ago6.A.stories B.lessons C.experiences D.factsⅢ. 语法填空12、动词应用1.(grow)up is not always easy.When we face difficulties,a spirit of depending on yourself is more useful than 2.(cry)for help.That’s what Hong Zhanhui’s story of growing from boy to man with family hardship 3.(tell) us.Hong 4.(bear) in 1982 in a poor family in Xihua County(县),Henan Province.When he was only 11,his father 5.(become) badly ill and one day he came back with an unwanted baby girl.A year later,Hong’s mother left home.She no longer wanted 6.(live) such a poor life and face her sick husband.So everything hard fell onto the young boy’s shoulders:to take care of his father and the sister Chenchen,and to go on to study.Although his life was hard,Hong 7.(never go) away from his father and sister.He worked in part—time jobs to feed his family.He climbed tall trees to get birds’ eggs for his sister.He walked two hours at weekends to the market to buy different things to sell around his school.He said that he 8.(make) a good life in the future. A few years later,he studied at a college.To take care of Chenchen,he had worked hard to rent(租)a room near his college for several years.After Hong’s story went public,he became a hero in people’s eyes.But Hong refused offers from others.He said he 9.(feel) encouraged by kind offers,but he could depend on his own work.Through his hard life,he 10.(grow) up from boy to man.Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、Hot movie in Esplanade Theatre1.How many days does the movie be on?A.For 8 days. B.For 9 days. C.For 10 days.2.How long does each movie last?A.Half an hour. B.One hour. C.One hour and a half.3.If a family of three—Dad, Mum and son go to the theatre in the evening, they have to pay ________ dollars for the tickets.A.85 B.105 C.1204.________ are not allowed to enter the theatre.A.LatecomersB.Adults without childrenC.Kids below three years old5.Which information can’t be found in the advertisement?A.The name of the movie.B.The name of the theatre.C.The name of the director.B14、Y ou’re in a department store and you see two fashionable young women, looking at a sweater. You listen to their conversation:“I can’t believe it—a Lorenzo Bertolla! They are hard to find. It’s much cheaper than the one Sara bought in Rome.”They leave and you go over to see this sweater. You’ve never heard of Lorenzo Bertolla, but those girls looked really fashionable. They must know. So, you buy it. Y ou never realize that those young women are employees of an advertising agency. They are actually paid to go from store to store, talking loudly about Lorenzo Bertolla clothes.Every day we notice what people are wearing, drinking and eating. If the person looks cool, the product seems cool, too. This is the secret of undercover marketing (秘密行销). Companies from Ford to Nike are starting to use it. It can reach people that don’t pay attention to traditional advertising. For example, consumers between the a ge of 18 and 34. They have a lot of money to spend, but they don’t believe ads.So advertising agencies hire (雇佣) young actors to “perform” in bars and other places where young adults go. Some people might call this practice misleading, but the marketing m anager Jonathan Reseller calls it creative. “Look at traditional advertising. Its effectiveness is decreasing”根据材料内容选择最佳答案,并将其标号填入题前括号内。
2023-2024学年浙江省温州市九年级上学期期末检测学业水平英语试题The Story of Brighty the BurroThere once lived a grey burro called Brighty in the Grand Canyon. Over the years, this burro won the hearts of local people, tourists and even the President of the US.Brighty first arrived at the ______ in 1892 with two prospectors(采矿者). On their way to the South Rim of the Canyon, the prospectors ______ Brighty near the Colorado River by accident. Brighty was alone in the canyon, but surprisingly, he was ______ no more heavy things to carry!For months, Brighty enjoyed the freedom and the beautiful land. On a very hot day, he walked______ the river to make himself cool and then swam to the North Rim.At the North Rim, Brighty often visited a camp, and there he ______. The caretakers at the camp, the Mckees, _____ treated him like part of the family and made his favourite flapjacks (烙饼) every day. Brighty helped them with their daily ____. He pulled heavy bags of water up to the campground, many times a day!23 Brighty was busy, he still played with children visiting the camp. He always welcomed them and gave rides to them ______.On one special day, President Roosevelt visited the North Rim and planned to create a park in the canyon. Soon ______ arrived and started their work. Whack! Whack! Whack! The unusual sounds caught Brighty's attention. Feeling ______, he went towards the sounds and couldn't believe his eyes. The men were busily building a bridge to connect the North and South Rims. Immediately, the men made ______ help build the bridge with his strong back.At last, the bridge was ______. President Roosevelt gave Brighty an honour: he would be the first to walk over the bridge because he was the oldest and most ______ inhabitant (居民) of the Grand Canyon. Brighty lived in the canyon for almost ______ years and died many years ago, but his stories ______in the canyon.1.A.zoo B.camp C.canyon D.market2.A.hurt B.left C.chose D.followed3.A.mad B.bored C.proud D.happy4.A.near B.into C.across D.along5.A.made friends B.made progress C.made noises D.made mistakes 6.A.hardly B.never C.always D.sometimes7.A.task B.habit C.lesson D.exercise8.A.If B.Since C.Because D.Though9.A.lazily B.rudely C.secretly D.warmly10.A.workers B.children C.visitors D.parents11.A.hopeful B.relaxed C.confident D.surprised12.A.us B.me C.him D.them13.A.cleaned B.changed C.completed D.discovered 14.A.polite B.helpful C.interesting D.successful 15.A.begin B.remain C.return D.finishSAVE THE OCEANSTUDY TOUREvery year, more than 1.1 million tons of plastics end up in the ocean (海洋). It can take centuries for the waste, such as plastic bottles and single-use bags, to break down. That seriously harms wildlife living there. Are you an eco-warrior(生态卫士)?Are you ready to help save the ocean from plastic pollution?For Trivia NightTop 10 eco-warriorscanwin special clothbags.For Beach Clean1st place: an eco-friendly watch2nd place: a recycledumbrella3rd place: a chinacupWatch an Eco-Art Learn about ocean Test your knowledge Collect plastics byFeb.3-Feb.4Town of Oyster Bay16. In which activity will people make a video?A.Art Exhibition. B.DIY Club. C.Trivia Night. D.Beach Clean.17. If Joe wins in Trivia Night, what prize can he get?A.A cloth bag B.An eco-friendlywatch. C.A recycledumbrella.D.A china cup18. What is the study tour about?A.Using the waste. B.Studying oceananimals. C.Living by thesea.D.Fighting plasticpollutionWhen you meet a strange Chinese character(汉字) what will you do? Surely, the most reliable way is to look it up in Xinhua Dictionary.Since its birth in 1953, Xinhua Dictionary has been a must-have book in schools across China. More than 567 million copies had been sold by 2016.So it was even recognized by the Guinness World Records as the "most popular dictionary" that year.Small as the dictionary is, it means a lot to China. The dictionary was given the name Xinhua by the chief editor Wei Jiangong, and it carried the hope of a country reborn. In 1949,around 80%of China's population wasn't able to get education (教育). It was Xinhua Dictionary that had reduced the number to 52% by 1964.To make it easier for illiterate people to understand, the earliest copies had many pictures.Thanks to Xinhua Dictionary, many Chinese got new chances in their life. Mo Yan, the 69-year-old Nobel Laureate, once mentioned the dictionary in his speech. He said that he was lucky to have a copy of the dictionary after dropping out from school. He learned most of Chinese characters from it, and that helped him write novels and enter a college later.This important dictionary has also recorded the development of the language and society. It is revised (修订) every five to ten years. Recent copies have included many new explanations. The character“晒” (to dry something in the sun),fo r example, now has a second meaning: to share. In a way, the dictionary hasn't just explained characters; it has reflected(反映) the way Chinese people think.19. When did Xinhua Dictionary first come out?A.In 1949. B.In 1953. C.In 1964 D.In 201620. What does the underlined phrase “illiterate people” in Paragraph 3 mean?A.People who are bad at maths. B.People who can't draw or sing.C.People who are too old to see. D.People who can't read or write.21. Why does the writer use the example of Mo Yan in Paragraph 4?A.To share a speech about the dictionary. B.To offer advice on using the dictionaryC.To show the influence of the dictionary. D.To explain the development of thedictionary.22. Which part of a magazine is the passage probably taken from?A.Nature. B.People. C.Culture. D.Business.In a noisy restaurant, you can still hear your friend's voice clearly. You talk happily without paying attention to others' conversations. That's because selective(选择性的)attention is helping you.Selective attention is an amazing ability in our brain. It allows people to choose and focus on (专注于) something in the environment. At the same time, it can filter out (过滤) unnecessary information, so people can focus on one conversation in a crowded place. But how does selective attention work? Researchers from Columbia University did an experiment to study it. The result shows that the brain is selective about the sounds it hears. When a person listens to someone talking, their brain waves(波)change to pick out the features of the speaker's voice and filter out other voices.To further understand how selective attention works, the researchers studied two parts of the brain's listening centre: Heschl’s gyrus(HG)and the superior temporal gyrus(STG). Information from the ears reaches HG first, passes through it and arrives at STG later. In the study, they found the following facts: in HG area, every voice is treated the same way. That is to say, HG doesn't prefer one voice or another; But in STG area, it’s possible to choo se one speaker's voice and make it louder. The whole process (过程) only takes 150 milliseconds and it happens immediately to a listener. As a result, people can focus on one voice when there are many other conversations around. “Today's study is quite impor tant. We want to better understand how the brain helps us to hear so well, as well as create technologies that help people,” said Dr. Mesgarani, the leader of the researchers. With the help of the finding, speech recognition technologies have been improved. The researchers have already developed a new kind of hearing aid that can help collect information more correctly. It could make one speaker's voice louder over another. They also plan to study more about HG and STG activity in situations that have more speakers.23. What can selective attention help people do according to the passage?A.Choose where to talk. B.Hear more in a conversationC.Forget unnecessary information. D.Focus on one voice in a noisy place.24. Which picture shows the process in the listening centre?A.B.C.D.25. What will the researchers most probably study in the future?A.How to improve listening B.How the listening centre works.C.How to make a better hearing aid. D.How HG and STG protect each other.26. What's the best title for the passage?A.A Great Ability in Brain B.A New Study on TechnologiesC.A Key to Reducing Noise D.A Way to Make ConversationIt was late on Christmas Eve. Reyn, the owner of a watch repair shop, was preparing to close the door when he suddenly saw a young man walking towards his shop. The man looked pale and serious in a thin jacket. Reyn noticed the hand of the man shaking uneasily in the right pocket of the jacket. "Maybe there's a pistol (手枪) in it, "Reyn's heart beat fast, but a voice inside him said, "Don't be afraid."The man came closer and said in a low voice, "Give me the money. Right now!" Reyn took a deep breath and smiled, pointing to his ear and pretending (假装) that he was unable to hear anything. The man looked surprised.For a long time, the two people just stood face to face, in silence. Just then, Reyn noticed a watch on the man's wrist. It was an old one worth no more than 5 pounds, but it was the most valuable thing on him. The watch seemed to go wrong. An idea then came into his mind.He pointed to the man's watch and picked up the tool used for repairing. “Does he want to help me repair the watch? “The man thought and suddenly became embarrassed. Looking at him, Reyn understood that the man had no choice but to ask for money on such an evening. Reyn began to feel sorry for him.The watch was common, but at this moment it had great power-it kept the two men in balance and gave Reyn time to find a way out.Reyn started to repair the watch carefully and this action won the man's trust. His hand came out of his pocket, and he even watched Reyn with interest.However, Reyn purposely left out the last small part, so the watch still couldn't work. He put down the watch, shaking his head to show that he couldn't repair it.T hen he pointed to his “pawn(典当)shelf” full of clocks and watches. Reyn wrote a note, explaining that he'd like to pay the man some money if he wanted to pawn the watch. Then he took out f100 and handed it to the man. The man looked at the money thankfully. He knew that his watch wasn't worth much.Three months later, Reyn received a remittance (汇款) of f100,together with a message from the young man: “▲ ”27. What happened between Reyn and the man at the beginning?A.The man closed Reyn's shop. B.The man asked for Reyn's money.C.Reyn gave the man a thin jacket. D.Reyn lost hearing because of the man. 28. Why did Reyn help the young man repair the old watch?A.Because he found the watch valuable. B.Because he thought the man was poor.C.Because he hoped to escape from the trouble D.Because he needed to show his excellent skills29. How did Reyn's feelings change in the story?A.Afraid-calm-sorry-happy. B.Angry-sorry-relaxed-afraid.C.Afraid-sorry-excited-calm. D.Angry-relaxed-happy-sorry.30. What did the young man probably write in the message? (请用约40词回答。
浙江省温州市鹿城区温州市实验中学2025届英语九上期末学业水平测试试题考生须知:1.全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分,全部在答题纸上作答。
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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、---QQ and Wechat have changed people’s life in many ways.--- _____. We can use them to keep in touch and communicate with others more easily.A.Completely B.Exactly C.Probably D.Possibly2、—Mom, _____ I hang out with my friends now?— Sure, but you _____ clean up your bedroom first.A.can; may B.may; have toC.must; need D.need; must3、Would you like to go to the museum with me?I’d love to, ______ I’m afraid I have no time.A.but B.and C.or D.so4、— Did you buy a new phone last Sunday?—No, I a folding smartphone next month.A.bought B.buy C.will buy5、My father wants me to____ doing my homework as soon as I come home from school.A.win the heart of B.take care ofC.get into the habit of D.stay in touch with6、— Do you know that China is one of countries in the world?—Y es, I do. It’s much than the US.A.oldest; older B.the oldest; the olderC.the oldest; older D.the older; older7、Miss Zhao is very friendly. We all like ________ .A.me B.you C.her D.him8、It that China _ its first homemade aircraft carrier (国产航空母舰) in the water in Dalian on April 26, 2017.A.was reported; put B.was reported; was putC.reported; put D.reported; was putA.was held B.will be held C.is held D.will hold10、---Look! Who's ______ boy talking with Jack over there?---Oh, he is my cousin, Bob. He is _____ honest boy.A.a; the B.the; an C.the; a D.a; anⅡ. 完形填空11、阅读下面短文,从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
浙江省温州市2024届英语九年级第一学期期末学业水平测试试题注意事项1.考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。
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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、—_________, then you can do well in the exam.—OK, I will try.A.Take it easy B.Don’t mention itC.Congratulations D.I’m all right2、(2017·内蒙古包头·30)—Why did you buy so many flowers?—________ my wife. I did something wrong yesterday. She is still angry with meA.Please B.To pleaseC.Pleasing D.Be pleased3、---Last night I said hello to you in the s treet, but you didn’t answer me.---I ________ out with my parents. Maybe it was too crowded to see you.A.am hanging B.was hanging C.will hang D.have hung4、Father's Day is coming. I want to buy a fine tie for my father, but is fit for him in the shops nearby.A.no one B.nothing C.none D.neither5、More TV programs, according to government officials, will be produced _____ people’s attention over food safety. A.to raise B.raising C.to rise D.rising6、— The food looked bad, but it ________ OK.— So we can’t judge a man by his appearance.A.is tasted B.tasted C.was tasted D.taste7、--Could you tell me ?--Next Monday.A.when you will go to Beijing B.when will you go to BeijingC.how will you go to Beijing8、Which of the following suffixes CANNOT be used to make a noun?A.-less B.-ness C.-tion D.-ment9、I often play _____ piano on weekends.A.a B.an C.the10、After winning the match, the players were so excited that they could speak.A.probably B.hardly C.really D.clearlyⅡ.完形填空11、完形填空A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。
2023-2024学年浙江省温州市八年级下学期期末学业水平检测英语试题阅读下面短文,掌握大意,然后从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Ella and Lucy met at the age of three, and then they did almost everything together-from flying kites to learning the violin. However, things changed after Lucy was in the Theatre Club.Every day at lunchtime, Lucy only talked with ______ new friends in the club. She even didn't go home with Ella any more. Ella ______ to find a way to remind(提醒) Lucy that they were best friends.One day, Ella saw a notice about a ______ competition, and the violin was on its list. Suddenly, Ella had a(n)______ . “Lucy an d I can enter this competition with a violin duet(二重奏)!” she thought, “Practising ______ will surely remind Lucy that I'm her friend.” Ella invited Lucy to enter the competition. Lucy said yes ______ she didn't show great interest.The next day, Ella and Lucy began to practise the duet ______ the competition. They played the piece of music several times, but didn't make any ______ . “We'd better do that again,” Ella said “But I have to ______ !” said Lucy. “I have a rehearsal(彩排)with my club members.”Ell a thought she had to say something, “Lucy, you're not being fair. I have done ______ wrong, but you are unkind to me.” Hearing this, Lucy's face turned red and ran out of the room.That night was the worst time in Ella's life. She had tried her best to ______ her friendship with Lucy, but she didn't make it. Ella was crying when Lucy called her.“Ella?” said Lucy. “Well. . 'm sorry. I've been thinking about what you said. I was so ______ being in the club that I paid little attention to you.”“It's OK,” Ella answered ______ . “We're best friends.”From then on, the two friends met often to practise. It was ______ to balance(平衡) the practice and Lucy's rehearsals, but they made it happen.Finally, they won second place. Lucy said, "But we've got the best ______ -winning back our friendship. "Ella couldn't agree more.1.A.her B.his C.their D.your2.A.agreed B.decided C.helped D.remembered3.A.writing B.photo C.music D.painting4.A.idea B.dream C.lesson D.message5.A.hard B.well C.early D.together6.A.till B.after C.although D.because7.A.in B.for C.from D.through8.A.plans B.trouble C.choices D.progress9.A.go B.guess C.listen D.forget10.A.anything B.nothing C.something D.everything 11.A.save B.start C.accept D.describe 12.A.famous for B.bored with C.excited about D.careless about 13.A.rudely B.strictly C.secretly D.immediately 14.A.strange B.terrible C.difficult D.dangerous 15.A.project B.prize C.service D.suggestion My Perfect Weekend Saturday, 18th Mayin Lake District National ParkFirst things first: I LOVE the Lake District! It is England's largest national park. I visited three famous places in the park with my family and we enjoyed the beauty of nature.Things I prepared A raincoat for changeable weather A coffee cup for hot takeaway drinksA mop to avoid getting lostWe started at Windermere. Near it is England's largest lake, Lake Windermere. My parents took a walk along the lake while I took a motorboat on it. After lunch, we went to Windermere Jetty Museum, where we learnt about boating history.In Ambleside, Bridge House is a hotplace. It's a 17th-century stone house. Of course, wedidn't miss it!Sunday, 19th May My favourite part ofthe trip was the visit to Grasmere, the home of thefamous writer William Wordsworth. We visited theworld-famous Grosmer e Gingerbread Shop whichopened in 1854. I bought delicious gingerbread as giftsfor my friends.16. Which is the correct order of the writer's visit?A.Grasmere→Windermere→Ambleside B.Windermere→Ambleside→Grasmere C.Grasmere→Ambleside→Windemere D.Windermere→Grasmere→Ambleside 17. What did the writer do in Grasmere?A.Took a motorboat. B.Visited a museum.C.Saw a stone house. D.Went to a food shop.18. What might the text be?A.A travel map. B.A travel plan. C.Travel notes. D.Travel photos. Sitting all day may make you feel unhealthy. What can you do about it? Maybe you can turn to Animal Flow.Created by a famous fitness coach Mike Fitch in 2015, Animal Flow is a fun way to exercise. You move your body on the ground as different animals do when you practise Animal Flow. You don't need any equipment(器材) for it, but it helps you become stronger.When practising Animal Flow, you get your body to move in different ways, such as walking like a duck and jumping like a frog. The movements look easy. In fact, they help you get a full-body workout. Take Crab Reach as an example. Start from sitting on the ground. Lift your hips(臀部)up off the ground and balance on one arm. As you rise up, try to extend(伸展) the other arm backward. Make sure your body forms a line from your shoulders to knees. The movement can make your tired body relaxed after you sit for long.Here are some tips to get Animal Flow started in the right way. Find a quiet place. Don't choose rocky areas or beaches because they make you feel tired quickly. Also, you'd better not wear shoes. It's good for you to improve balance. Warm up your wrists(手腕). They hold the weight of your body in many Animal Flow movements. Remember to do some basic movements first if you're too fat, or you'll easily get hurt.Take your time and move slowly to get the most from Animal Flow.19. What can we learn about Animal Flow from the passage?A.It depends on equipment. B.A famous doctor created it.C.People practise it with animals. D.It needs practising on the ground.20. Which picture shows Crab Reach?A.B.C.D.21. What should people do to start Animal Flow?A.Lose weight before it. B.Find places like beaches.C.Practise without shoes. D.Protect the wrists with medicine22. Why does the writer write the passage?A.To tell the history of Animal Flow. B.To show how to practise Animal FlowC.To share the advantages of Animal Flow D.To encourage people to practise AnimalFlow.Su Qingwu, a post-90s girl from Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, has built a pavilion(亭子) in her garden by hand. It's a copy of a pavilion in the Palace Museum.As a photographer, Su often had chances to visit local handicraftsmen(手工艺人) and take photos when they were working. Slowly she became interested in traditional handicrafts and searched for information about them online. “It all began with a photo of a pav ilion in the Palace Museum I saw on the Internet. I fell in love with the colours and structure of it. Why don't I build one at home?” she said. Soon she began to bring the idea to life.Building a pavilion without glue or nails(钉子) wasn't that easy for Su. She started to learn the woodworking skills by reading books and watching videos. She also searched every corner of the town for the things she needed. It seemed easy at first, but it was a different story when she was building the pavilion. She had trouble making a drawing of the pavilion at the beginning. She kept trying and found her own way, but the mortise-and-tenon joint was a big headache for her. In order to solve the problem, she visited the Palace Museum in person, found the pavilion in the photo, and studied the mortise-and-tenon joint carefully. Finally, her pavilion was completed.It took Su 150 days to build her first pavilion. Later, she spent 200 days building a Tang-style pavilion. It is bigger and more difficult to build than the first one. She is now planning to create another copy of the pavilion in the Palace Museum in the near future. “These traditional handicrafts show the confidence in Chinese culture. I want to promote the Chinese traditional handicrafts through building more pa vilions, so more people can see them one day.” Su said.23. Why did Su build a pavilion at home?A.She liked traditional handicrafts. B.She liked taking photos in pavilions.C.She wanted to help handicraftsmen. D.She wanted to make her gardenbeautiful.24. What problems did she meet when building the pavilion?①She couldn't connect the parts of the pavilion together.②She couldn't afford the things for building the pavilion.③She didn't know where to learn the woodworking skills.④She didn't understand how to make a drawing of the pavilion.A.①③B.①④C.②④D.③④25. What does the underlined word “promote” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Mix. B.Notice. C.Check. D.Introduce.26. What's the best title for the passage?A.Speak for a Small Town B.A Young Artist of PhotosC.Move the Palace Museum Back Home D.A Confident Director of VideosKeisha invented a robot called Anisisbro. The robot could work in any environment and solve problems in creative ways. Her invention made her the Science Star of the year 2172. As a result, she got a chance of having a space travel to the Mars Life Research Base(基地) with the best astronauts Clara and Dominic.A week later, Keisha started her exciting journey to Mars. Anisisbro followed her. In the spaceship, she watched other planets and moons in the solar system through a screen. She was surprised at what she saw because she had never seen it before.One night, a message appeared on the screen:A An illness spread(传播; 蔓延) in the base on Mars, causing people to feel weak and difficult to breathe. We don't know what it is. You'd better return to your planet.“We can't just leave the people there to die!” shouted Dominic. "Perhaps when we get there, we'll know what to do. "“But is it right to take Keisha to that dangerous environment?” asked Clara.▲ , “Keisha sat up suddenly and said before Dominic answered,” We can send Anisisbro to the base. It can go into it without being hurt. "The robot, hearing its name, moved around and stopped next to Keisha, ready to do its job.After the spaceship landed on Mars, Keisha gave an order to Anisisbro, and then the robot hurried out of the spaceship and flew to the base.The three watched Anisisbro's progress through the screen. When it entered the base, they saw the people lying about, weak and tired. Anisisbro collected information and then sent it back to thespaceship. They looked at the information and found out the cause of the illness-Someone used too much radioactive pesticide(放射性杀虫剂) and it spread in the air of the base. Soon the robot discovered where the pesticide was from and cleared it. Within an hour, the people looked better“Well done,” said Clara to Keisha“Anisisbro really did,” said Keisha proudly. “Now I believe we can meet the people in the base!”27. Why could Keisha visit Mars?A.She became the Science Star B.She was the best astronautC.She knew the environment of Mars. D.She was good at solving problems. 28. What happened before she reached Mars?A.She got a serious illness B.The robot made a screen for her.C.A message came from her own planet. D.Something harmful was in the base 29. Which of the following can be put into ▲ in Paragraph 7?A.It's hard to protect them B.You don't understand meC.I don't want to leave them D.We'd better go back to our planet30. What made her journey to Mars successful?A.Helpful advice from the base B.The robot Anisisbro's great workC.Keisha's research on space travel D.Clara and Dominic's rich experience阅读以下材料,请从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出符合各小题内容的选项,完成第1-4小题。
浙江省温州市2021-2022学年七年级下学期期末学业水平测试英语试题(附答案与详细解析)一、听力第一节:听小对话,从A、B、C三个选项中选择符合对话内容的图片。
1.(1分)What club does Jack want to join?A.B.C.2.(1分)What did Alice lose?A.B.C.3.(1分)How much is the sweater?A.B.C.4.(1分)Why couldn't Jenny go to watch the film?A.B.C.5.(1分)How can the man find the museum?A.B.C.第二节:听较长对话,从A、B、C三个选项中选择正确的选项。
听第一段对话,完成第6~7小题。
6.(2分)(1)When will Susan go to the park?A.On Saturday morning.B.On Saturday afternoon.C.On Saturday evening.(2)What will she do there?A.Collect litter.B.Do exercise.C.Have a picnic.听第二段对话,完成第8~10小题。
7.(3分)(1)What was Hemingway good at?A.Singing.B.Painting.C.Swimming.(2)What did he do in 1917?A.He went to Asia.B.He began to work.C.He went back home.(3)Why does Becky read his book?A.He is her favourite writer.B.It is a very interesting book.C.She is collecting his information.第三节:听一段独白,从A、B、C三个选项中选择正确的选项,完成信息记录表。
2020年浙江省初中学业水平考试(温州市卷)英语试题卷英语试题亲爱的同学欢迎参加考试!请你认真审题, 积极思考, 细心答题, 发挥最佳水平。
答题时, 请注意以下几点:1. 全卷共8页, 有五大题, 56小题。
全卷满分120分(试题总分11分, 书写、答题规范4分)。
考试时间90分钟。
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祝你成功!一、单项填空请从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。
1.I have________ dog His name is Floppy.A. aB. anC. theD. /2.Lucy’s father works in No. 1 Hospital. He is a________.A. teacherB. doctorC. postmanD. policeman3.Jim is going to join the Art Club because he likes________.A. cookingB. drawingC. runningD. reading4.—It's ________today. Let's go to the beach.—Sounds great! Don't forget your sunglasses.A. rainyB. windyC. sunnyD. cloudy5.—How often do you go to the cinema?—________. I only watch movies at home.A. AlwaysB. UsuallyC. SometimesD. Never6.Little Mary says good night to her parents________ she goes to bed every day.A. ifB. untilC. beforeD. unless7.—Can you play volleyball or basketball?—________ of them. I'm good at ball games.A. BothB. EitherC. NeitherD. None8.—Have scientists found life on Mars?—Not yet, but I think they ________it some day.A. findB. foundC. have foundD. will find9.—Do you know ________?—In Stratford, England.A. where Shakespeare was bornB. when Shakespeare finished schoolC. how many plays Shakespeare wroteD. why Shakespeare's works are popular10.—The Great Wall runs about 21, 200 kilometres.—Wow! ________.A. It's OKB. Good ideaC. That's amazingD. You are welcome二、完形填空阅读下面短文, 掌握大意, 然后从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My cousin Roger was big and strong. He was three years older than me and he always wanted to bully___11___.Near our farm, there was a beautiful___12___, where kids nearby often swam in summer. Over it was a bridge. When we were in the river, Roger always triedto___13___me and hold me under. I would dive down before he could reach me. When I came up to the surface miles away, he was till there, ___14___me.Other kids would shout, "Hey, he's a fish!"Roger said, "No, he's a shrimp!"I replied, "Better than a___15___whale!"One day, we were about to leave after swimming when a truck unexpectedly rushed out of the bridge and fell onto the water.Eyes wide open, all of us were too___16___to say a word. Then someone cried, "Oh, no! The driver..."Roger shouted to the other kids, "Go and get___17___." Then he turned to me, "Jack, you're the underwater swimmer! Let's try to pull the___18___out." With these words, he jumped into the water. I couldn't___19___ that it was Roger, a bully in my eyes. I took a breath and followed him.The truck lay on one side. We tried to open the door, but____20____. Roger lifted a rock and broke the windscreen. ____21____the broken windscreen, I got into the truck and opened the door.Roger caught hold of the driver. With all his strength, Roger____22____ pulled him out and swam towards the surface.I tried to follow, ____23____the water was turning black in front of me. I was falling. I thought I was going to____24____, just at that moment, a strong arm reached down and held me. I tried hard to kick.Back to the bank, Roger looked at me, "You OK?" I managed to nod. "Not bad for a shrimp." he joked.I was to answer back, but from my mouth came "Not bad for a____25____whale."It was then that I realized Roger was not "a fat whale" at all.11. A. me B. us C. him D. them12. A. farm B. river C. bridge D. beach13. A. call B. save C. teach D. catch14. A. caring about B. laughing at C. looking for D. worrying about15. A. fat B. small C. quiet D. serious16. A. sad B. angry C. excited D. surprised17. A. help B. advice C. attention D. information18. A. door B. truck C. driver D. swimmer19. A. forget B. believe C. explain D. understand20. A. left B. failed C. passed D. missed21. A. Inside B. Across C. Behind D. Through22. A. proudly B. secretly C. confidently D. successfully23. A. or B. so C. but D. because24. A. win B. lose C. die D. survive25. A. brave B. polite C. creative D. humorous三、阅读理解阅读下面短文, 第1-14小题从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项, 第15小题在答题纸规定区域作答。
ADo you want to have fun in Oxford? Take a bus tour!Christ Church College The college hall is used in the Harry Potterfilms.Magdalen College Its bell tower and gardens are famous sights in26. The first bus tour begins at 9:35 from __________.A. Trinity CollegeB. Oxford Railway StationC. Queen's CollegeD. Gloucester Green Bus Station27. How much is a 24-hour family ticket?A. £16. 50.B. £19. 00.C. £40. 00.D. £45. 00.28. In Magdalen College, tourists can __________.A. visit the bell towerB. read in the best library in OxfordC. find many book shopsD. see the hall in the Harry Porter filmsBThe balalaika, also called the "Russian guitar", is a traditional Russian musical .instrument. It has a long neck, a wooden triangle-shaped body and strings. It is usually used to play Russian music by plucking the strings with fingers or a pick.Russians like the balalaika. The music played with it can be cheerful, as if the farmers were dancing happily to celebrate their harvest. It can also be energetic, as if the workers were working hard to make their country richer and stronger. If a Russian moves to live or work abroad, he will probably take a balalaika with him. When he feels lonely and sad, he will play it to cheer himself up.The balalaika was originally played by the poor in Russia. At that time, balalaikas were made by the players themselves. They were rough, simple and cheap with different numbers of strings, from two to even six. Later a Russian musician Vasily Vasil'yevich Andreev (1861-1918) improved the balalaka. He created a whole family of balalaikas of different sizes, all with three strings. The smallest balalaika is called Prima. It is60-70cm long. The biggest, Contrabass, is almost 2metres high with a leg to sit on the floor. Andreev founded the first balalaika orchestra in the world, mainly using balalaikas to perform. He gave concerts at the Universal Exposition in Paris in 1889, which was a great success.Today, there are blalaika groups performing around the world. More and more people get to know the balalaika and are attracted by its Russian style music.29. The balalaika is a musical instrument __________.A. without stringsB. with a long neckC. of a round shapeD. with a metal body30. The music played with a balalaika is usually__________.A. slow and sadB. strong and seriousC. soft and modernD. cheerful and energetic31. Andreev is mentioned in Paragraph Three to introduce __________.A. the success of balalaika concertsB. the history of balalaika orchestrasC. his talent for playing the balalaikaD. his contributions to the balalaika32. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Balalaika: The "Russian Guitar" for the PoorB. Russia: The Home of Famous Balalaika MusiciansC. Balalaika: A Traditional Russian Musical InstrumentD. Russia: The International Hand-made Balalaika FactoryCTide is the regular rise and fall of the ocean level caused by the movement of the sun, the earth and the moon. It is considered a promising source of green energy to produce electricity in coastal areas.To make use of tidal energy, we need to build tidal power stations. The bays and the river mouths where the tide is high (the tidal range is more than 10 metres) are usually perfect sites to build tidal power stations. There are many such places in the world. According to the IRENA (the International Renewable Energy Agency), by just using 2% of our coastlines, we can produce 4, 383TWh of ocean power each year, enough to meet16. 4% of the world's electricity needs.To build a tidal power station, we need to build a dam. In the dam are many turbines and on each turbine there is an electric generator. When the tide rises, water comes through the dam, the turbines turn and the electric generators work, producing electricity. When the tide fall, water goes out through the dam, the turbines turn again. The electric generators continue to work.Tidal energy has it advantages. Using tidal energy to produce electricity is much cheaper than using the traditional energy, like coal or gas. For example, the Rance Tidal Power Station in France has been there for over 50 years, producing around 540,000TWh of electricity each year. The cost is only 1.3 cents/TWh. Tidal energy can be used nearly 24 hours a day. As long as the sun, the earth and the moon exist, we can use it to produce electricity. But without sunshine, here is no solar energy. When there is no wind, electric generators will not work. In addition, with the development of modern technology, tidal energy can be stored and used to produce electricity continuously. However, we still have some problems to solve. It is difficult to build a dam in the sea, and the cost is very high. Moreover, it's expensive to keep a tidal power station in is best condition.Scientists are working on them.33. A tidal power station is best built __________.A. at a river mouth with windB. along the coast with wavesC. in a bay with tide high enoughD. in coastal areas with sunshine34. The underlined word "turbine" in Paragraph There is a machine to__________.A. make the tide rise and fallB. make an electric generator workC. let water go through the damD. keep the dam in good condition35. What advantage does tidal energy have?A. We can use it to get useful tide.B. It can improve the ocean environment.C. We can use it nearly all the time.D. It meets 16. 4% of the electricity needs.36. How can we make better use of tidal energy?A. By digging more bays and river mouths.B. By building cheaper tidal power stations.C. By closing traditional electric power.D. By using tidal energy to replace other energy.CA few months ago I was nominated for Governor of the great state of New York, to run against Stewart L. Woodford and John T. Hoffman. I really felt dirty to run against them for all their shameful crimes that were reported on newspapers. However, as a candidate, I had no choice.The next morning, as I was looking listlessly over the papers at breakfast, I came across this paragraph:PERJURY- Mr. Mark Twain, a candidate for Governor, was convicted of perjury by thirty-four people, in Wakawak, in 1863. He intended to rob a poor woman of her land, her only stay and support after her husband died. For Mr. Twain himself, as well as the public, he needs to clear this matter up. Will he do it?What a lie! I never had heard of Wakawak!During the rest of the time, I got a title "the Infamous Perjurer Twain" on thispaper.Next came "Gazette", with this:WANTED TO KNOW -When Mr. Twain was in Montana, his workmates lost small valuables from time to time, until at last, these things having all been found on Mr. Twain's person or in his suitcase. Will he explain this to his fellow-citizens?I got a new title, "Twain, the Montana Thief". But I never was in Montana in my life.Then another newspaper article:DELIRIUM TREMENSTWAIN-Mark Twain, who was to make a speech at the mass meeting of the Independents last night, didn't come to time! He argued that he had been knocked down by a runaway team and his leg broken in two places. But a certain man who was very drunk was seen to reel into Mr. Twain's hotel last night. It is his duty to prove that this person was not Mark Twain himself WHO WAS THAT MAN?I did not drink!In the following weeks, I got more titles like "Delirium Tremens","Body-Snatcher", "Filthy Corruptionist ", etc. Then one morning:Mr. Mark Twain still maintains SILENCE. He dare not speak. Dare he open his mouth to explain?Before I could reply, more dirty charges poured up on me. One day they even taught nine little children of all shades of colour to rush on to the platform at a public meeting and call me Pa (father)!I gave up. I sent them a letter to state that I gave up, and in bitterness of spirit I signed it, "Truly yours, Once a decent man but now MARKTW AIN, IP. , M. T., D. T. , B.S. and FC. "37. In the story, __________ people were running for Governor.A. ThreeB. FourC. FiveD. Six38. Which of the following is TRUE about Mr. Twain according to his story?A. He got punished for stealing in Montana.B. He kept silent to the charges against him.C. He was often too drunk to attend meetings.D. He accepted the titles from the newspapers.39. Who could be the person making Mr. Twain dirty?A. The persons who wanted to beat him.B. The poor who wanted their land back.C. The women who had children with him.D. The reporters who helped him make news.40. Why did Mr. Twain finally decide to give up running for Governor? (请用约40词回答)_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________四、词汇运用A. 用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空。