天津市河东区普通高中2020届高三下学期学业水平等级性考试模拟测试(一模)英语答案

天津市河东区2020届高三英语学生居家学习自我检测试题听力注： 1. 英语听力测试由试卷 A 和试卷 B 两套试卷组成，每套试卷满分为20 分。

考试时间共 40 分钟。

2. 作答过程中，可先将答案标在试卷上。

每套试卷试题录音播放结束后，考生均有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸的相应位置上。

祝各位考生考试顺利!试卷 A第一节（共 5 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）听下面五段对话。

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，你将有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 want to do?A. Borrow a phone.B. Buy a map.C. Ask the way.2.What does the woman like collecting best?A. Stamps.B. Coins.C. Train tickets.3.What are the speakers talking about?A. A study.B. A country.C.Their favorite songs.4.What does the woman ask the boy to do after school?A.Put away his school bag.B.Move the kitchen table.C.Hang up his coat.5.How many tickets has the woman got?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.第二节（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）听下面几段材料。

每段材料后有几个小题，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。

听每段材料前，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。

2020年南开区高中学业水平合格性考试模拟试卷英语学科参考答案．．．．（2020年6月5日12：00以后使用）第Ⅰ卷第一、二部分Key to1～351.B2.D3.C4.A5.B6.D7.A8.D9.D10.A11.C12.A13.B14.D15.A16.D17.B18.C19.B20.D21.C22.A23.B24.D25.D26.D27.B28.C29.C30.A31.D32.C33.C34.A35.D第Ⅱ卷第三部分：写作第一节：阅读表达36.Why do men cut down trees in large numbers in many places?(No more than10words)Because they want to make money from the trees.To earn/make money from the trees.37.What happened to the soil after trees were cut down in the rich and powerful country?(No more than5words)It became hard and poor.38.What should the government do to protect the trees?(No more than15words)The government should have a good system of control or educate the villagers.39.What does the underlined phrase“sink in”in the last paragraph mean in English?(No more than5words)Go in./Go down into the soil./Go into the soil./Flow into the soil.40.Do you think it is important to protect trees?Why do you think so?(No more than20words)Open(Answers may vary).第二节：书面表达41.(One possible version:)Dear Peter,You have asked about our opinions on opening iPad classrooms.I am in favour of this plan for the following reasons.To begin with,everyone learns differently.Students can customize their iPad with materials that fit their level and learning style,and thus tailor it to different needs.Moreover,when12020年天津市南开区高中学业水平合格性模拟考试英语试卷connected to the Internet,students can interact with teachers and classmates about what they learn more conveniently.For the sake of environmental protection,opening iPad classrooms is a good way to save trees that we have been cutting down for paper.Most importantly,I believe students will develop their interests in the subjects by enjoying a new way of learning.I do hope we can attend an iPad class in the near future.These are my thoughts over the issue.If you need more information,just let me know.With all my best wishes.Sincerely yours,Li Jin.（一）评分原则1.本题总分为20分。

河东区高三英语学科学生居家学习自我综合检测本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）、第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共130 分，考试时间100 分钟。

第Ⅰ卷1至8页，第Ⅱ卷9至11页。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题共95 分）I. 单项填空（共15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分15分）1. ---It 's too slow, I think.--- _____ __. So we ' d better make it faster for customers to receive their goods.A. That 's ridiculousB. That 's the pointC. That 's settledD. That 's all right2. Don 't leave any medicine on the table within ____ of kids under five.A. stretchB. expandC. reachD. extend3. One of the minners ________ underground for a long time last week.A. was trappedB. have trappedC. has trappedD. were trapped4. I'm sure that your letter will get _____ attention. They know they are waiting for thereply.A. generalB. continuedC. carefulD. immediate5. ---Which of the two stories do you like better?--- _____ shorter one, of course. I think it 's really ______ most interesting one.A. A; theB. The; aC. The; theD. A; a6. Jenny _____ have kept her word. I wonder why she changed he r mind.A. mustB. shouldC. needD. would7. ---How did it that you made so many mistakes in your homework?---I myself have had no idea about it.A. bring aboutB. come aboutC. come acrossD. occur to8. The retiring teacher made a speech ____ s he thanked the class for the cooperation.A. whichB. of whichC. in whichD. that9. ---How wide is the Yellow River?---That _____ from where to where.A. dependsB. changesC. refersD. lies---She missed her way to the new school again. --- Really? _______ I ' ve showed her the map twice.A. And you?B. How come?C. How 's it going 14. What do you feel when _____ to yourself after your mobile phone battery runs out inthe middle of a call?A. leaving talkingB. left talkingC. being leaving talkingD. being left talking15. many Brits like nothing better than spending their Sunday cutting the grass, some are happy justto sit under the branches of the tree and enjoy the beauty of the world around them.A. WhenB. LikeC. AsD. WhileII. 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分．满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 16 -35 各题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选 项中，选出最佳选项。

2020-2021学年天津中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AYou haven’t truly visited a city until you’ve experienced its nightlife. Watching a big city likeLondongradually turn dark and darker into the night is a beautiful journey of time and light. So how about taking a historical evening walk and touchingsome of the nicest areas in centralLondon? Let’s get started.6:30 pmThe walk starts on theMillenniumBridge. On the bridge, watch the scenic city across the River Thames with the skyscrapers gradually lighting up against the darkening skies.TheMillenniumBridgehas been featured in many London-based films, includingHarry Potter, and the filmGuardians of the Galaxy.7:30 pmIt’s getting dark. A fifteen-minute walk northwest fromSt Paul’s Cathedral takes you to the historic Borough Market. During the evenings, you find a lot of restaurants around the market. This is an excellent time to get your dinner.9:00 pmThe next stop isLondonBridge. This is about 6 minutes’ walk from the Borough Market. As you join other onlookers and mentally go through the nursery school rhyme of “LondonBridgeis Falling Down”, you get lost again in history. Why does the song sayLondonBridgeis falling and who is the fair lady?During theLondoncity fire of 1897,LondonBridgeserved an important role in fire control. It was one of the major structures that prevented the fire from crossing over to the other side ofLondon.11:30 pmLondonnever sleeps; it’s a few minutes to midnight and everywhere is still filled with people moving around. About four minutes away from the Golden Jubilee Bridges isTrafalgar Square, our next stop.12:00 amIt’s been a beautiful evening, hasn’t it?1. Where can you visit aGuardians of the Galaxyfilming location?A. In theSt Paul’s Cathedral.B. On theMillenniumBridge.C. In the Borough Market.D. On the Golden Jubilee Bridges.2. What can be learned about the Borough Market?A. It is far fromLondonBridge.B. It is related to a famous song.C. It is an ideal place for dinner.D. It is a modern open-air market.3. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To showLondon’s color1 ful culture.B. To introduce the scenery inLondon.C. To ask people to do outdoor activities.D. To recommend a night tour inLondon.BOnce small farmers in Masii, a remote village in Kenya, have picked their crops, all they can do is wait until a buyer trucks through. The system works fairly well for beans and corn, but mangoes-the area’s other main crop-spoil (腐烂) more quickly. If the trader is late, they rot.However, a simple coating could change that. A company, SmartTech, has created a product that doubles the shelf life of fresh produce, enabling farmers to access far-off, larger markets. More time forfresh produce on grocers’ shelves also means less food waste-a $2.6 trillion problem, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).James Rogers, CEO of SmartTech, wanted to solve the problem for food much in the same way that oxide barriers preventing rust (锈) have achieved for steel. Fortunately, researchers have found when plants made the jump from water to land, they developed cutin(蜡质), a barrier which is made of fatty acids that link together to form a seal around the plant, helping keep water in.The cutin was such a grand strategy that today you’ll still find it across the plant kingdom. SmartTech discovered through researches that an orange can last longer than a strawberry not so much because of the thickness of its skin, but because of the difference in the arrangement of those cutin molecules (分子)on the surface. After extensive trials, Rogers and his team developed a natural and tasteless protective coating from plant material-stems, leaves and skins. The product extends the sweet spot between ripening and rot. And best of all, the treated produce doesn’t require refrigeration.“SmartTech has huge potential to turn poor farmers in Africa into commercial farmers,” says Rogers. “That means more money in pockets, and more food in stomachs.” But whether the company can cost-effectively reach small farmers in far-off areas still remains a challenge.4. The author mentions the small farmers in Kenya to ________.A. stress their need for preserving produceB. show their challenge in harvesting cropsC. express their wish to reach larger marketsD. evaluate their loss caused by slow transport5. What can we learn about SmartTech’s product?A. It is financially supported by FAO.B. It is intended to replace refrigeration.C. It is designed to thicken produce’s skin.D. It is based on plants’own defence system.6. What will James Rogers probably focus on next?A. How to expand farms.B. How to earn more money.C. How to produce more tasty food.D. How to profit farmers in remote area.7. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.A. promote a productB. present a technologyC. advertise SmartTechD. introduce James RogersCJon Pedley is making a big change. He is giving up his life as a businessman for a life of helping others. He is trading his beautiful farmhouse in England for life in a mud hut in Uganda, East Africa.Pedley admits that he has notalways led a very positive life. At times he drank too much and got in trouble with the law. “I’ve always put the pursuit of money in front of everything else. As long as I was all right, I didn’t care who I was hurting, ” says Pedley.But a visit to Uganda in 2007 gave Pedley a new outlook on life. He was amazed at what he saw and how much the people there appreciated the work he was doing. “I worked there for a few days and these people who have nothing were thanking me by giving me bags of potatoes, which are a fortune for them,” he said.Now Pedley is selling his business, his $1.5 million farmhouse, and his expensive car — and moving into a hut made of mud and boards in a small Ugandan village. There he will help run an organization that hopes to improve the quality of life for people in the village of Kigazi. He will help to build schoolrooms for children and tanks to holdclean water for villagers. Today, people in Kigazi must walk two miles to a hospital, so Pedley will help to build doctors’ offices, too.Pedley’s organization will also work with English teenagers who are in trouble. The teens will be sent to a “camp” in Uganda that Pedley will run. The teens will live in mud huts and help to build water, health, and education facilities for kids in Kigazi, many of whom have lost their parents to poverty or disease. Pedley hopes the teens will see a side of life that might help them turn around their own lives and set them on a new and more positive path.8. Which of the following best describes Pedley’s life in the past?A. Negative.B. Colorful.C. Independent.D. Selfish.9. What will Pedley do in the small Ugandan village?A. Do business with the local people.B. Help farmers increase potato output.C. Assist villagers with construction work.D. Introduce tools to improve English teaching.10. Why will Pedley work with English teenagers in trouble?A. To encourage them to make friends with locals.B. To inspire them to live a more positive life.C. To train them to become doctors in the future.D. To make them learn about different cultures.11. What is the best title for the text?A. From millionaire to mud hutB. A life-changing adventureC. A rich man becoming homelessD. More money, more worriesDWhen Alex Linwas 11 years old, he read an alarming article in the newspaper, which said that people were burying old computers in backyards, throwing TVs into streams, and dumping (丢弃) cell phones in the garbage. This was dangerous because e-waste contains harmful chemicals that can leak into the environment, getting into crops, animals, water supplies and people.Alex was really worried and decided to make it next project for WIN-the Westerly Innovations Network. Alex and six of his friends had formed this organization to help solve community problems two years before.But what could they do about this project with e-waste? The team spent several weeks gathering information about the harmful chemicals in e-waste and their effects on humans. They learned how to dispose(处置) of e-waste properly and how it could be recycled. Then, they sent out a Survey and found only one in eight know what e-waste was, let alone how to properly dispose of it.Alex and his friends went into action. They advertised in the local newspaper and distributed notices tostudents, asking residents to bring their unwanted electronics to the school parking lot. The drive lasted two days, and they collected over 9, 500 kilograms of e-waste. The next step was to set up a long-term e-waste drop-off center for the town. After some research, they’d learned that reusing is the best way to deal with electronic devices and it is seven times more efficient than recycling. So, they began learning to retrofit (翻新) computers themselves and distributed them to students who didn’t have their own. In this way, they could help students in the area and protect the environment at the same time.For a lasting solution to e-waste, the drop-off center wasn’t enough. Lawswould have to be passed. In 2016, WIN helped push for an e-waste bill in their town, which required companies that manufactured or sold electronics to take back e-waste. The bill clearly forbids the dumping of e-waste. Because of the work of WIN, more and more people, like Alex and his team, are getting the message about safe disposal of e-waste. As Alex says, “Today’s technology should not become tomorrow’s harmful garbage.”12. What was Alex’s worry after he read the article?A. The littering of e-waste.B. The recycling of plastic.C. The change of environment.D. At 11 p.m. on Monday.13. What did Alex do to start the project?A. Set up WIN.B. Collect information.C. Ask friends for help.D. The overuse of old computer.14. Which can best describe the way Alex and his team did their work?A. Traditional.B. Competitive.C. Scientific.D. Convenient.15. What message does the story convey?A. There is no end to perfection.B. success comes through failure.C. Every positive attitude has a reward.D. young people can make a big difference.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

天津市河东区2020-2022年三年中考一模英语试题分类汇编完形填空2022年天津市河东区中考一模英语试题三、完形填空（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Online nurse booking services in ChinaAs China’s aging population increases faster, the demand (要求) for professional nursing and care services has grown quickly.In February 2019, China’s National Health Commission (国家卫健委) ____36____ the Internet Plus Nursing Services in a number of places. The program is to make use of nurses’____37____ time to provide door-to-door nursing services. Under the program, discharged patients (出院病人) and disabled people can apply for nurses to serve ____38____ at home through a(n) ____39____ system.Being such a ____40____, Wu Xiujuan from Hunan People’s Hospital has served her patients many times. “Many people are familiar with me, and I know their health information ____41____. So this long-term booking system can make nursing work more effective (有效的),” she said.Shi Xiaomao, director at the gerontology department (老年医学部) of Hunan People’s Hospital, said that services are usually ____42____ to old people, kids, chronic (慢性病的) patients or disabled people. Nurses ____43____ their off-work time to carry out such services. Usually, fees (费用) charged by them ____44____ traffic, nursing, insurance and service.In Hunan Province, patients in need can _____45_____ the messaging app Wechat’s official account “Xixin Health” to check nurses’ information and choose the one they want, then place an order on Wechat. Nurse will come to patients with professional services later.36．A．cancelled B．started C．encouraged D．explained 37．A．much B．little C．full D．spare38．A．it B．that C．them D．he39．A．old B．online C．medical D．local40．A．doctor B．leader C．nurse D．guide41．A．as well B．yet C．instead D．also 42．A．provided B．brought C．shown D．introduced 43．A．give up B．make use of C．take up D．check out 44．A．wait B．add C．mean D．include 45．A．listen to B．care about C．look through D．hand in2021年天津市河东区中考一模英语试题三、完形填空（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

绝密★启用前天津市和平区普通高中2020届高三年级下学期第一次质量调查(一模)英语试题2020年5月本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时100 分钟，答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。

答卷时，考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。

祝各位考生考试顺利！第I卷注意事项：1. 每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

2. 本卷共55小题，共95分第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，海小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

例：Stand over there ___you'll be able to see it better.A. orB. andC. butD. while 答案是 B。

1. ---What kind of career would you like， Tom?Well， ___ . Being a writer could be interesting.A. Sounds amazingB. I'm not sure exactlyC. You got itD. I couldn't agree more2. Careers Officers ____contact with young people when they have left school in casethey need help in job-hunt.A. maintainB. dismissC. abandonD. hold3. These reports give an ______ rather than the details. Some important things are notincluded.A. markB. accountC. commentD. outline4. __ anxiety， the novel coronavirus （新冠病毒）has also brought opportunities to someindustries and changes to our lifestyles.A. Due toB. In spite ofC. Apart fromD. According to5. John tried hard to figure out ____ he has left his schoolbag but in vain.A. whatB. whichC. whereD. that6. He made a good impression last week and ______ to the second round of interviews forthe post.A. got throughB. settled downC. came upD. gave in7. She applied for a position in the sales department _____ one considers to be of value and importanceA. whereB. whichC. whenD. as8. Poor Mr. Perkins had to wait patiently until his car was the only one that ________ in the parking lot.A. leftB. would leaveC. was leftD. had been left9. Physical labour can exhaust the body very quickly. _______ ， too much study can rapidly reduce mental powers.A. OtherwiseB. EquallyC. FinallyD. Additionally10. The weather here is great， with temperatures ______ from a low of 55°F to a high of75 °F in the summer.A. rangeB. rangedC. to rangD. ranging11. There are over 50，000 signs in modern Chinese but luckily， Chinese children ______ learn all of them for everyday purpose.A. needn'tB. mustn'tC. can'tD. won't12. Chinese students overseas are encouraged to return， _______ they honestly fill out medical forms and strictly follow the quarantine rules.A. thoughB. as long asC. unlessD. the moment13. Charlie's wheelchair _____ out of power. He drove it into my office and looked for aplace to charge it.A. runB. have runC. had runD. was running14. Sid is never happy when he has nothing to do.―I know. _____ .A. He has good tasteB. He has done very wellC. It really bothers himD. It's none of his business15. Although the main characters in the fiction are so true to life， they are certainly ____ .A. falseB. visibleC. familiarD. imaginary第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最。

2022届天津市河东区高考第一次模拟考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．—If you make it in the competition, I’ll invite you to watch a movie.—OK.________.A．That’s all right B．That’s a deal C．Good luck D．Take care 2．The signing of this agreement will ease the international________, which might bring an end to conflicts between countries.A．tension B．regulation C．process D．affection 3．This amusement park with all the exciting rides and other fun activities_____also home to outdoor concerts every summer.A．are B．have been C．is D．has been 4．After years of hard work, they were finally able to________an apartment of their own in the city with all their savings.A．perceive B．produce C．preserved D．purchase 5．Because society ________ so rapidly during the last few years, the gap between the generations has become larger.A．changed B．had changedC．has been changing D．was changed6．I ________ more careful in that quiz. I made too many stupid mistakes.A．must be B．could have beenC．must have been D．could be7．After a short break, they________their discussion, hoping to reach an agreement. A．accounted for B．ended up C．went after D．carried on 8．Because of COVD-19, days are gone ________ local 5-star hotels charged 5,000 yuan for one night.A．if B．when C．which D．since 9．Compared with his brother, Bob is even more________to emotional and relationship problems.A．skeptical B．addicted C．sensitive D．available 10．______ a book in front of your face, you’ll feel the air moving against your face. A．Waved B．WaveC．To wave D．Waving11．I’m moving to the countryside because the air there is much fresherthan in the city.A．ones B．one C．that D．those 12．We packed all the books in the boxes________they wouldn't get damaged.A．as long as B．as if C．in case D．so that 13．—How come you missed the train? You arrived at the station two minutes ahead of the timetable!—________. The train had left early.A．You have got me there B．Just my luckC．Are you kidding me D．I have no idea14．After________for the job, you will be required to take z language testA．being interviewed B．interviewedC．interviewing D．having interviewed15．The film was made________those brave doctors who went to the front.A．in spite of B．in case of C．in memory of D．in place of二、完形填空Sports and fitness can be regarded as a way to add spice to your life. The first time I realized that I had a ____16____ for sports competitions was during the Field Day in____17____school.Small for my age as a 9-year-old, and more of a bookworm than a ____18____ enthusiast, I had suffered that special ____19____ of being picked last for various gym teams. The Field Day, which focused on individual skills, was different.In the Softball Throw event, I got my first taste of sporting victory. Credit goes to the____20____of my first coach, my father. He____21____weights every morning at home. He bought us all baseball gloves and hats, and in the warm months, we spent hours playing catch. With the fall coming, our backyard football games began with ____22____ practice.My passion for sports got ____23____ after I transferred to a private school. When I was in sixth grade and my parents got me to ____24____ to the private school, our entire student body was assigned to either the Red or the White team. Throughout the year, we competed against each other in various games and exercises for_____25_____. I_____26_____became president of The Committee of Games ,encouraging my competitive _____27_____.However, in girls’ sports at my school, I was no _____28_____. I also played on the field hockey team and the basketball team.School sports did not bleed into(渗透进) the weekends, _____29_____ they do today, but at home, playing tennis, skating, skiing and biking were simply _____30_____ things we did.During downtime(休息), magazines were also quite _____31_____ for us teens. These regularly featured articles on physical exercise. Somehow, my college roommates and I_____32_____ the habit of competing Royal Canadian Air Force(RCAF) exercises every day, a practice that continued into my marriage, _____33_____we had no spare funds to use to join a gym.So, though it shocks some of our friends, that early foundation developed gradually in _____34_____into a sports and fitness focus, considered essential even on vacation.I still love _____35_____ and the arts, too.As far as I’m concerned, life is richest with my feet in both worlds.16．A．hate B．love C．anger D．joy 17．A．junior B．kindergarten C．elementary D．high 18．A．sports B．motion C．campaign D．exercise 19．A．harm B．humor C．hatred D．humiliation 20．A．example B．instance C．ideal D．model 21．A．lost B．added C．lifted D．fell 22．A．heading B．receiving C．tripping D．passing 23．A．more steady B．stronger C．more stable D．sharper 24．A．changed B．twisted C．transformed D．switched 25．A．budge B．courage C．points D．profits 26．A．eventually B．partially C．gradually D．rapidly 27．A．craze B．hit C．fever D．emotion 28．A．star B．hero C．exception D．wonder 29．A．though B．as C．while D．when 30．A．valid B．used C．normal D．proper 31．A．regular B．popular C．fascinated D．addicted 32．A．picked out B．made out C．brought on D．took up 33．A．if B．while C．when D．until34．A．adulthood B．brotherhood C．boyhood D．childhood 35．A．sharing B．competing C．sporting D．reading三、阅读理解The local bus network gives access to most of the attractions of Nottinghamshire, making it easy for you to enjoy all that the county has to offer.Why not let Nottinghamshire's buses provide you with a cheap, convenient and safe way of enjoying a day out? They even take away the worry of stopping for lunch, having a drink and then deciding who's going to drive home.Special Sunday ticket saves your money.Noltinghamshire County Council's Day Ranger tickets give you unlimited travel on buses right across the county every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday and will entitle you to discounts at several visitor attractions. This means that you can save money by traveling by bus. Prices are currently:Adults: $5.00Children & Concessions: $2.50Family ticket: $9.00 (2 adults & up to 3 children)Simply buy your ticket on the first bus you board on a Sunday and then travel wherever you want in Nottinghamshire for the rest of the day.Finding out about getting around the county couldn't be easier. Information on bus service is widely available at:*Bus stations*Libraries*County contact points*Tourist information centersYou can also visit our web site at: /busesThere is extensive information on bus travel and the attractions of the county. We also provide umey planner and access to timetables for all the bus service operating in the county. There are to the individual bus operators for further information on fares and special offers.Travel line public transport info.0870-608-260836．What can we do according to the ad?A．We can enjoy all of the attractions of the county by bus.B．Day Ranger tickets can offer us unlimited bus travel across the county every day. C．We may be able to visit some scenic spots at a fairly low price.D．We can buy our tickets anytime we get on board the bus.37．Information on bus service is available at these places EXCFPT________A．visitor attractions B．tourist information centersC．the County Council's web site D．university libraries38．How much will you be charged if your family (a couple and two children) goes on a special Sunday ticket trip?A．$15.00.B．$12.50.C．$9.00.D．$5.00.39．If you ask for further information on fares of the individual bus operators, you may as well________A．browse /busesB．call 0870-608-2608C．go to the Country CouncilD．refer to country contact pointsMy brother Joe had a passion for driving cars. Fords in particular. He was especially fond of speed. It was enough to make my mother fear that he was crazy. But she had that fear about everyone, even herself.When Joe was just a little boy, he would often say to me, "Sister, when I am old enough to get my license and drive my own car, I will fly so fast that angels will run scared." With a big grin (咧嘴笑),he would imagine the scene.I could have told him it would never happen. No matter how old he got, he would never get a license, never drive a car. But I didn't tell him that.Joe was born blind. He couldn't see his own face in a mirror. But he could dream like anyone. I didn't want to be the one to dim Joe's dreams. Life would do that for him, soon enough. Until then, didn't he deserve his happiness?Joe had trouble not just with his eyes, but with his legs. He was born premature(早产的)suffered from disabilities and could not walk until he was 5. That's when he got his first "car", a red Radio Flyer tricycle that he called his '49 Ford. He couldn't pedal it, so he would push it everywhere, sometimes even falling over.Growing up is a tug of war between disappointment and surprise, between dreams andreality. By the time Joe was 12, I think he knew he would never get a license. As with the other hard facts of life, he seemed to accept it without question or bitterness, as if it were nothing more than a card drawn at random.One hot summer day when he was 16, Joe went tapping out the driveway with his stick, finding his way to my stepfather's 49 Ford. He ran his hand along the car, felt the heat of the metal, opened the door and climbed in.He looked good.Under the seat, he discovered a six-pack of Budweiser(百威啤酒).And he drank all six cans. He felt inside the car, found the keys, shouted, "Hooweece!" and fired it up.I have heard various versions of this story. They all boil down to this: the Ford's engine roared. My mother fainted(昏厥).My stepfather rushed outside.And my brother, after a moment of pure joy, threw up all over the car. Fortunately, for everyone, the Ford didn't move an inch. But to this day, Joe still swears that when he found those keys and fired that old engine up, he heard the angels starting to flee.40．What do we know about Joe?A．He learned to drive at school.B．He is keen on fast-speed driving.C．His mental development is slower than others.D．He had a car accident when he was 5.41．What did the author do after finding out about Joe's dream?A．She made fun of him.B．She told him to face reality.C．She let him dream his dream.D．She encouraged him to ride a tricycle.42．What does the underlined sentence infer?A．Joe thought all this was fate.B．Joe preferred to playing cards.C．Joe accepted it with more questions or bitterness.D．Joe do it on purpose as if he would draw this card.43．What does it mean when Joe says he heard angels flee?A．He is not living in reality.B．His family members are like angels to him.C．He realizes he fell asleep inside the car.D．He believes he realized his dream of driving fast.44．Which word best describes Joe?A．Positive.B．Generous.C．Emotional.D．Humorous.You watch a sad film and get caught up in your emotions. You cry your eyes out at the dramatic plot — you feel sad for the characters if they suffer, or happy for them when they are successful. It is only when the movie is over that you realize that what you were watching is not real.But why couldn’t you accept that when you were so absorbed in the movie? It was reported in Science Daily this week that scientists at Case Western Reserve University, US, discovered that people simply cannot think emotionally and logically at the same time.It has long been known that something different goes on in our brain when we use logic, rather than responding to something emotionally. Thinking logically is a step-by-step process, in which people make decisions through reasoning and find answers rationally. When we think emotionally or empathize (有同感), we look at things from someone else’s point of view and try to feel their pain.Now scientists have found that thinking logically and emotionally are like the two ends of a seesaw (跷跷板). When we’re busy empathizing, the part of the brain used for cold, hard analysis is suppressed. And it’s also true the other way round.To come to this conclusion, scientists gathered 45 people — men and women — to take brain scans as they solved different kinds of puzzles. Some of the puzzles were tough and involved math and physics and others were social problems that required participants to put themselves in other people’s shoes.Scientists found that when participants were doing a math problem, the region in their brain that is associated with logical thinking lit up, and when asked to make emotional decisions, the region for emotional thinking lit up. But the most interesting part is that when asked to solve problems that required both logical and emotional responses, the participants always used one of the regions at a time while the other one went dark.“Empathetic and analytic thinking are mutually (相互之间地) exclusive (排斥的) in the brain,” said Anthony Jack, leader of the study. “You don't have to favor one, but cycle efficiently between them, and employ the right network at the right time.”However, people sometimes ended up using the wrong one. This explains why somepeople are good at solving complex math problems but have poor social skills. And why even the smartest people get taken in by fake but touching stories.45．Why does the author mention watching movies at the beginning of the article?A．To show that we are easily moved by things that are not real.B．To show that sometimes we only use emotional thinking.C．To introduce the research hased on this kind of experiences.D．To prove emotional thinking is powerful.46．Scientists at Case Western Reserve University, US proved________through their recent tests.A．logical thinking works differently from emotional thinkingB．logical thinking is much more efficient than emotional thinkingC．logical thinking and emotional thinking take turns to function independently D．logical thinking and emotional thinking could work together47．The underlined word “suppressed” in Paragraph 4 means________.A．starting to react activelyB．being completel damagedC．to prevent something from working effectivelyD．to obtain an opposite function48．We can conclude from the last two paragraphs that________.A．people have to frequently switch between different types of thinkingB．adopting the wrong thinking mode could have bad resultsC．people could only either have excellent logical thinking or emotional thinking D．people who think logically could easily be manipulated49．What is probably the best title?A．Movies and Your Emotions B．Math and PhysicsC．Your Heart vs Your Mind D．Logical ThinkingSingles looking for love in China might once have wandered around parks to glimpse posters hung by parents with the details of their unmarried children. Now the authorities in Luanzhou, a city of 570,000 in the northern industrial province of Hebei, are playing Cupid, building a database for young people looking to find that special someone.Those who want to take part in the Youth Happiness Project are asked to fill out a form with personal details, including age, financial situation and family background, to help theauthorities find them a suitor. “Blind date corners” will be created in several of the city's parks and botanical gardens.China has been trying hard to deal with low fertility and marriage rates; in 2020 there were 8million weddings, down from 13.5 million in 2013. The most recent census revealed that nearly 35million more single men than women, about half of them within the "marriageable age" range.Last year in May the government announced that it would allow all couples to have three children, up from two, and in September it scrapped fines for having more.Many couples prefer sons, which led to high rates of femicide under the previous one-child policy.The Youth Happiness Project was revealed this week in response to a question on an online message board for leaders run by the official Communist Party paper People's Daily.The citizen who posted the message expressed hope that the government could organize activities to help young singles who are struggling to meet partners because they are too busy with work, according to state media. According to the authorities, party committees have made efforts to promote marriage among young people as well.50．What can we learn about the singles in China from Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2?A．In China singles looking for love used to wander around parks all the time. B．Parents in China would hang posters with the details of their unmarried children. C．“Blind date corners” have been created in some parks and gardens for plants.D．In China a city is helping young singles to find the one by building a database for them. 51．Which of the following is not included in the form required by the Youth Happiness Pagject?A．Age.B．Financial situation.C．Family background.D．Suitor. 52．What can we learn about the fertility and marriage rates in China?A．In 2020 there were 13.5 million weddings while in 2013 there were only 8 million. B．China has been working on dealing with low birthrate and marriage rates.C．Nearly 35 million more single men than women, about half of them beyond the marriageable age" range.D．The most recent census made people aware that nearly 35 million more men than women. 53．The underlined word “scrapped” in Paragraph 3 can be understood as________ A．took in B．changed into C．let in D．got rid of54．Based on the official media the reason for young singles who have to fight to find partners is that________.A．young singles are engaged in their workB．the government could not organize activities to help young singlesC．young singles are busy with their friendsD．the young are particular about finding partners55．What does the author most likely want to tell us?A．The authorities in Luanzhou are about to playing Cupid.B．The Chinese government announced it would allow all couples to stick to one-child policy.C．The Youth Happiness Project in Luanzhou is to help the authorities find young Chinese singles a suitonD．The citizen posted the message to express thanks for the government who organized activities to help young singles.四、阅读表达阅读下面短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

2020-2021学年天津中学高三英语一模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASome of the world’s most talented musicians have played concerts atLincolnCenter. On September 10, the center hosted a unique class of star musicians: kids and teens. The young players are part of the World Peace Orchestra, or WPO. The group held its first Music for Peace concert inNew York City, with 134 students from more than 60 countries taking part. Musicians were chosen from all over the world.The World Peace Orchestra began in 2013. The nonprofit group brings kids together using the common language of music. To be considered for the orchestra, students first had to be recommended by their teachers and then audition online for a group of judges. Once chosen, professional musicians and teachers then worked with the players to improve their skills.Some of the young musicians played classical instruments, such as violins and flutes. Others played instruments unique to their home country. For example, Amold Mugo, 16, fromKenya, played an instrument called the djembe. The drum is originally fromWest Africa. Mugo said he was shocked when he learned he was chosen for the orchestra. “I can’t express how I felt. I was rolling on the floor. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said.Adomas Hendrixson, 13, fromLithuania, played piano for the WPO. Before theNew York Cityperformance, Hendrixson talked about what he hoped to take away from the event. “Fun and joy-- people smiling and clapping,” he said.“This is one of the only times in your life this could happen and I'm very excited.”Mugo says his favorite part of the WPO is making new friends from around the world. “I hope when I go home, I just take a little bit of every friend that I made here-- Brazil, Portugal, Queens,” Mugo said, “I hope that I take part of their culture home with me so I understand them more.”1. Who is most likely to have played for the WPO according to this passage?A. Li Ming, 16, a student fromChina.B. Daniel, 44, a judge fromAmerica.C. Edward, 21, a clerk fromAustralia.D. Catherine, 32, a teacher fromEngland.2. We can learn from the last paragraph that Mugo ________.A.performed best for the WPO.B. has learned some foreign culture.C. was eager to be chosen for a second time.D. received a great award for his performance.3. What would be the best title for this passage?A. Kids were good at playing music.B. Mugo liked making foreign friends.C. Concerts were played atLincolncentre.D. Young musicians played for peace.BBecause of COVID-19, in many places, large gatherings of people aren’t allowed. In some areas, the rules are more strict, and people aren't allowed to leave their homes unless going out is ly necessary.These steps are very important for slowing the disease down. By doing this, governments can make sure doctors and hospitals are better able to deal with all the sick people, and that fewer people suffer in all. Usually, it's called “flattening the curve”.But if no one can go out, that means businesses which depend on visitors struggle. Many singers, bands, and other musicians would normally be giving concerts now. Instead, they have to find new ways to share their music and connect with their audiences. The Metropolitan Opera in New York has canceled(取消) its season, but it is showing a special live stream of a different opera each day on its website. Other opera companies have made similar moves. Several theater companies are either offering recorded versions of their plays online or posting videos of their actors performing.Nick Green wrote a musical play that was canceled because of the virus. He set up a website with links that allow people to enjoy the work of artists around the world who have had their projects canceled. He called his project the Social Distancing Festival. He sad it was a time when he should be doing something new, rather than feeling disappointed.Even TV shows have to find new ways to film their shows. Some late night TV shows have continued, but without audiences. Others are showing reruns.While their shows are on pause, some TV stars like Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon have been filming short videos at home. Mr. O’ Brien plans to bring his show back on the air soon by filming with his own phone and talking with guests over the Internet.4. What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Keeping patients staying at home anytime.B. Speed up the spread of disease.C. Stopping people from often gathering up.D. Slowing down the spread of the disease.5. What are opera companies’ new ways?A. Stopping sharing music with audience.B. Providing live stream services.C. Trying to attract live audiences.D. Sharing their operas with each other6. What did the cancellation of Nick Green's play bring him?A. Disappointment.B. Annoyance .C. Creativity.D. Anxiety.7. What is the text mainly about?A. People staying at home .B. The absence of audiences.C. The efforts of Nick Green .D. Entertainment going online .CIvy League schools are considered to be the most prestigious of all colleges in the United States. These schools are primarily located in the Northeastern part of the country. There are eight total colleges that are considered to be Ivy League. These schools are Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, and Columbia universities and the University of Pennsylvania. Of all institutions of higher learning, these elite schools are considered to be the most outstanding and the most sought-after in terms of acceptance and graduation.The term “Ivy League” came about in 1954 when the NCAA athletic conference for Division I was formed. At the time, the elitism of these schools was really due to their prestige in the realm of sports like basketball. Although the term “Ivy League” was not created until the 1950s, many of these schools were in existence as far back as 1636, when John Harvard became the first benefactor of Harvard University.Although this group of elite schools is considered to be part of one big league of the elite, there have been plenty of internal rivalries over the years. The sports that these colleges play were so popular that some teams began playing games in New York City so spectators could come from far away and watch the games. The popularity of both the athletes who played and the college team rivalries brought in a good deal of attention to the schools as well as revenue from ticket sales. There have also been academic rivalries between schools. Mostly, these rivalries are a matter of opinion in terms of which school has the most honor graduates, which schools offer the most prestigious scholarships, and what famous graduates have come from each school.Each Ivy League college has its own unique accomplishments that make it important. All carry a certain reputation with them, and each school has programs that excel primarily in the medical and law fields, making them some of the most sought-after schools in the world. Their admission process is very selective, which helpsthe schools ensure that they only accept the best and brightest. Many famous people have graduated from Ivy League schools, including recent presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. This prestige leads many to believe that these colleges are only for the wealthy and elite. Often, companies look for Ivy League graduates as potential employees, usually preferred by law firms, medical facilities, and large corporations. It has long beencovetedto have earned a degree from an Ivy League school. Today, the Ivy League schools are still excellent in both academia and in sports, and they have left a legacy of higher education with an exceptional track record and reputation to go along with them.8. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Ivy League schools were initially famous for their reputation in sports.B. Ivy League schools didn’t come into existence until the 1950s.C. Ivy League schools do not compete with each other within the league.D. Ivy League schools are most popular for their excellence in the medical and law fields.9. Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. The history of the Ivy LeagueB. The rivalry of the Ivy LeagueC. The accomplishments and cultural impacts of the Ivy LeagueD. The future development of the Ivy League10. Why do many people believe that Ivy League colleges are only for the wealthy and elite?A. Because they are the most sought-after schools in the world.B. Because they have selective admission process to help ensure the quality of their students.C. Because many famous people have graduated from Ivy League schools.D. Because manycompanies look for Ivy League graduates as potential employees.11. What does the underlined word “coveted” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. advocatedB.DesiredC. restrictedD. sponsoredDLearning to say “yes, and”When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However,I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. Isigned up, knowing the experience would give me help.During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable andeven started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach—accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth findingout whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support a preconceived (先入为主的) story, but to say “yes, and.”12. Why did the author attend the improvisation class?A. To get a different experience.B. To finish her Ph.D. at university.C. To give up her job as a science communicator.D. To improve her speaking and communicating ability.13. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class?A. She formed her own idea quickly.B. She came up with lots of creative responses.C. She paid more attention to the logic of answers.D. She became a good listener before giving an opinion.14. The author mentions applying the “yes, and” approach to her scientific experiments to ______.A. explain the process of using the methodB. prove the benefits of the improvisation classC. share her own research experiences with readersD. attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class15. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph?A. They should attend the improvisation class.B. They should question all preconceived ideas.C. They should carry on research by admitting earlier data.D. They should try to improve their professional knowledge.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

绝密★启用前天津市河北区普通高中2020届高三年级下学期第一次总复习质量检测(一模)英语-笔试试题本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（英语选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时100分钟。

第Ⅰ卷1至10页，第Ⅱ卷11至12页。

答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。

答卷时，考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

祝各位考生考试顺利！第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1. 每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

2. 本卷共55小题，共95分。

第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

例：Stand over there you’ll be able to see it better.A. orB. andC. butD. while答案是B。

1. -- It’s too complex，I think.-- . So we’d better make it easier for students to get involved.A. That’s ridiculousB. That’s the pointC. That’s settledD. That’s all right2. Look，what a mess in the room! You things about.A. always throwB. will always throwC. are always throwingD. have always thrown3. opinions on the schedule，they finally reached an agreement.A. ExchangedB. ExchangingC. To exchangeD. Having exchanged4. This special school accepts all disabled students，educational level andbackground.A. according toB. regardless ofC. in addition toD. in terms of5. -- How did you like Nick’s performance last night?--To be honest，his singing didn’t to me much.A. appealB. belongC. referD. occur6. -- We got through the most difficult times with their help.-- . Those days are gone.A. You said itB. Keep it upC. That’s terribleD. Take your time。

2020届天津市实验中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AObesity (肥胖症) is becoming a problem in our busy society, and almost one in three American adults is now considered to be obese. Children obesity is alsoat an all-time high.Obesity means being very overweight. If you are obese, you have too much bodyfat. If you eat more food than your body can use, this will make you put on weight. Food that your body does not need will be stored as fat by your body.The following are the major factors that increase the risk of obesity.What you eat plays a major role in weight gain. Eating a lot of fast food such as hamburgers, sweet drinks, ice creams and other sweet food can increase the risk of becoming obese.If you do not do enough exercise, you will put on weight as the food you eat is not being used to make energy for physical activities.The chances of you being obese are greater if your parents are obese.There are many psychological factors that cause people to eat too much. People who are worried, unhappy or bored will often eat to make themselves feel better. This is known as comfort eating.Age is another factor, as you tend (趋于) to be less active when you get older. When you get older, you need to eat less, and if you do not eat less, you will put on weight. Obesity can cause many health problems such as heart problems, high blood pressure and many other serious medical conditions.1. The underlined sentence in paragraph 1 means that ____.A. obesity does not do harm to health.B. there are more obese children than before.C. all the American children are obese.D. there are less obese children in the USA.2. According to the passage, there are ____ major factors that increase the risk of obesity.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six3. What will the writer most probably talk about after the last paragraph?A. How to avoid obesity.B. How to live in the busy USA.C. What illnesses are caused by obesity.D. How doctors treat heart problems.BBorn in 1954, Oprah Winfrey is best known for her multi-award-winning talk show as the most influential woman in the world. It's no surprise that her recognition can bring overnight sales fortune that defeats most, if not all, marketing campaigns. The star features about 20 products each year on her "Favorite Things" show. There's even a term for it: the Oprah Effect.Her television career began unexpectedly. When she was 16 years old, she had the idea of being a journalist to tell other people's stories in a way that made a difference in their lives and the world. She was on television by the time she was 19 years old. And in 1986 she started her own television show with a continuous determination to succeed at first.TIME magazine wrote, "People would have doubted Oprah Winfrey's swift rise to host of the most popular talk show on TV. In a field dominated by white males, she is a black female of big size. As interviewers go, she is no match for Phil Donahue. What she lacks in journalistic toughness, she makes up for in plainspoken curiosity, rich humor and, above all understanding. Guests with sad stories to tell tend to bring out a tear in Oprah's eye. They, in turn, often find themselves exposing things they would not imagine telling anyone, much less a national TV audience.""I was nervous about the competition and then I became my own competition raising the bar every year, pushing, pushing, pushing myself as hard as I knew. It doesn't matter how far you might rise. At some point you are likely to fall if you' re constantly doing what we do, raising the bar. If you' re constantly pushing yourself higher, higher the law of averages, you will at some point fall. And when you do, I want you to know this, remember this: there is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction" as Oprah addressed graduates at Harvard on May 30.4. What does the Oprah Effect refer to in the first paragraph?A. the influence on talk show hostsB. the power of Oprah's opinions.C. the effect on a business.D. the audience of Oprah's talk show.5. What can be inferred about Oprah's television career?A. She must have been challenged a lotB. She gained fame as planned.C. It lives up to her parents' expectation.D. She once gave up on her choice.6. What message did Oprah give to Harvard graduates?A. Success comes after failure.B. Pushing physical limits makes no senseC. Aiming higher hurtsD. Failure is part of life.7. Which of the following best describes Oprah Winfrey?A. Friendly.B. HumorousC. Determined.D. PatientCIf you believe in thermometers (温度计), you should believe in global warming. And if you believe in eating French fries with your hamburger, you should worry more about carbonemission.It won't happen overnight, but as the planet’s climate changes, the growth cycles of main crops will all be heavily affected. Here are three of the crops that might not beat the heat.The potato actually needs a great deal of beauty rest to develop properly. “They need a cool nighttime temperature in order to start growing the tuber, the part that we eat,” Nelson says.Temperature and altitude are two primary concerns in coffee growth, and farmers are stuck between a rock and a hard place. “We know that coffee grows in a certain temperature range,” Nelson says. “They've been moving up the mountains, but at some point you run out of mountains to move up.” Higher-grade strains of Arabica coffee in Central American regions are at particular risk due to the need for lower growing temperature, especially since diseases and pests are also becoming more of a factor as temperatures rise.Even if you're looking at the direct effects of temperature alone, rice is in trouble. “As nighttime temperatures go up, the rice is going to have a problem flowering and won't make as many seeds,” Nelson says. In addition to this direct heat consequence, rising sea levels will flood many rice paddies and destroy water salinity levels, while droughts will lower production, raise prices, and further shame westerners who are clumsy with chopsticks to be able to clear their plates once a new grain is adopted.8. What is the closest meaning to the underlined word “emission” in Paragraph 1?A. Mixture.B. Pollution.C. Giving off.D. Going down.9. What does the potatoes' development need according to Nelson?A. Cool temperature at night.B. Sudden rise of the temperature.C. Enough water and salt.D. Much sunshine and fresh air.10. The rice is difficult to flower,probably because ________.A. sea levels go up suddenlyB. many seeds can't be producedC. the temperature rises at nightD. both temperature and altitude rise11. What is the best title for the text?A. How Does Global Warming Affect WesternersB. How Does the Cool Temperature Affect RiceC. What Is the Real Reason For Crops’ GrowthD. Three Crops That Won't Survive Climate ChangesDIsraeli Paintings—Israeli artist Menashe Kadishman will hold a personal show named "Flock of Sheep" from November 26 to December 20 at the China National Art Museum On show are 550 colourful oil paintings of sheep heads.His works have been on show inthe Metropolitan Museum in New York and Tate Gallery in London over the past 30 years.Time: 9: 00 a.m.—4: 00 p.m., November 26—December 20.Place: China National Art Museum, 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing.Tel: 6401-2252Russian Ballet—The Kremlin Ballet from Russia will perform two immortal classical ballets—"Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker"—at the Beijing Beizhan Theatre. Set up in 1990, the theatre has a number of first-class ballet dancers. Most of their performances are classical.Time: 7: 15 p.m., December 5 and 6 ("Swan Lake"); 7: 15 p.m., December 7 ("The Nutcracker")Place: Beizhan Theatre, Xiwai Dajie, Xicheng District, Beijing.Tel: 6605-3388Folk Concert—The Central Conservatory of Music will hold a folk concert in memory of the late musician Situ Huacheng.On the programme are many popular folks such as "Moon Night on the Bamboo Tower", "Celebrating Harvest", "Deep and Lasting Friendship", "Golden Snake Dances Wildly" and "Children's Holiday".Time: 7: 30 p.m., November 25.Place: Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District, Beijing.Tel: 6605-581212.If a child is very fond of dancing, his parents should take him to ________.A.China National Art MuseumB.Beizhan TheatreC.Beijing Concert HallD.1 Wusi Dajie13.Menashe Kadishman is well known for painting ________.A.deerB.birdsC.sheepD.flowers14.Which of the following is TRUE?A.The folk concert will last three days.B.The ballet "The Nutcracker" will be put on once.C.The Israeli paintings will be on show for a month.D.China National Art Museum lies in Xicheng District.15.If you dial the telephone number 6605-3388 on Dec. 8, you can ________.A.go to the folk concertB.visit the Art MuseumC.watch the balletD.none of the above第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。