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2021年烟台市第十中学高三英语上学期期末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AIn September, something terrible happened on the west coast ofTasmania,Australia. As many as 380 pilot whales became stranded(搁浅) in shallow water there and later died. This might have beenAustralia’s largest stranding event on record, the BBC reported.But this large amount of whale stranding is not uncommon. For centuries, it has happened all over the world and has puzzled scientists. Scientists say the cause is often unknown. But they have offered many different explanations.Some say the whales chase small fish for food and end up in shallow water because they are not paying attention to where they are going.Others think the stranding has something to do with Earth’s geomagnetic field (地磁场). They say that a geomagnetic compass in whales’ brains controls their position. Unusual changes in Earth’s magnetic field can affect the whales’ compasses and send them in the wrong direction.Another explanation suggests that stranding is caused by the close relationships that whales have. Pilot whales travel in large groups. One lead whale might mistakenly lead the whole group to shallow water. “And if one gets into trouble, the others will not leave,” said Sheryl Gibney, a leading biologist fromNew Zealand. “Some will come in and try to help, they get trapped on the beach, then more will come.”The whales are trapped by mistake or out of sympathy(同情). Once they get stranded, they will likely die. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of theUS, less than 10 percent of all stranded whales survive.1. What do we know about the stranding inAustralia?A. It happened on theeast coast ofAustralia.B. It caused the death of over 300 pilot whales.C. It is commonly seen in September each year.D. It was the largest stranding event in the world.2. According to Gibney, the pilot whales are the animals that________.A. are kind to each otherB. are easy to lose directionC. are too huge to float in the seaD.are silly to follow the leading whale3. What is the story mainly about?A. How human activity has affected whales.B. What might cause whale strandings.C. How whales find their direction while traveling.D. What scientists are doing to save stranded whales.BThe early life of the green sea turtle (海龟) is full of danger. Only one in 1,000 baby sea turtles survive to adulthood (成年). From its home in the sand, it breaks its egg with an egg tooth. Its mother is not there to help it. Instead, it is greeted by crabs, coyotes,and dogs waiting to eat it for dinner. To survive, the baby turtle must hide in the sand until night. Then, it moves slowly to the sea.The small turtle must swim hard to reach the ocean waters. In the sea, it tries hard to find food. It must also keep itself from being food for fish.As dangerous as the sea turtle’s life is in the natural world, its most dangerous enemies are humans. The rubbish left by humans in the ocean causes problems for the small green sea turtle. A little turtle might eat a piece ofplastic (塑料) in the sea. It might also eat oil on the ocean’s surface. Young turtles also get caught in fishing nets. There are laws against hunting sea turtles. Still, many are hunted, both for their meat and for their shells (壳). All of these dangers must be prevented.Sea turtles that do survive to grow into adulthood go through many changes. For example, adult green sea turtles weigh about 500 pounds. They stop eating jellyfish and other meat and eat only plants. And they may plan a trip to go back home again. A mother sea turtle goes back to the beach where she was born. This is the only place where she will lay eggs. Even if it has been forty years since she was a baby, she always knows her way back home.4. Why do baby turtles move to the sea at night?A. They dislike sunshine.B. They prefer lower temperatures.C. They can find food easily then.D. They need to avoid enemies.5. What does the author think of the young turtles in Paragraph 3?A. Pitiful.B. Careless.C. Interesting.D. Courageous.6. What can we learn about sea turtles?A. They mainly feed on fish and meat.B. They always produce eggs at their birthplaces.C. They can live for around forty years.D. They visit their beach homes several times a year.7. What is the text mainly about?A. The homes of green sea turtles.B. How sea turtles find their food.C. The dangers faced by sea turtles.D. How young turtles become adults.CIn ancient times, Chinese used plant leaves or bird feathers as a fan during the summer time. This was the earliest form of the fan. The first real fan was made back in the era of Yao and Shun period thousands of years ago. Since then,Chinese-made fans have become a vital part of Chinese art and culture. At the beginning, the fan functioned as a tool to generate a current of air in the hot weather. Now electric fans such as ceiling fans and other technological breakthroughs have taken the place.Long ago, fans caught the attention of ancient Chinese artists by chance. Thereafter, a unique fan art gradually took shape in the history of Chinese culture. Fan art usually includes Chinese calligraphy, paintings, or poems on the sectors（扇区）. Special skills are needed to write or paint on them.Due to its history and partly because of its unique shape, Chinese would soon develop the tradition of using fans as ornaments（装饰品）. Fans are made in different sizes and different color1 s to meet the needs of each request. Other Chinese ornaments, such as the Chinese knot, the green jade, and the Spring Festival picture, are often combined in each design.The value of fans depends mainly on the materials used and the level of craftsmanship that is involved during the process. Feather, paper, jade, bamboo and silk have all been used as ideal materials to make fans. Ancient Chinese even made iron fans to serve as deadly weapons（武器）in Chinese martial arts. Fans made by famous craftsmen are often characterized by pretty designs and detailed workmanship, and thus become favorites ofcollectors. Fans with masterpiece fine art like calligraphy or paintings are even more valuable.8.What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The origin of fans.B. The materials of fans.C. The popularity of fans.D. The production of fans.9. Why do Chinese use fans as ornaments?A. They are made of valuable materials.B. They reflect the beauty of Chinese culture.C. They convey literature works on the sectors.D. They are often combined with other ornaments.10. Which of the following makes a fan favored by most collectors?A. Its advanced function.B. Its complex character.C. Its artistic handicraft.D. Its various applications.11. What can we infer about the fan from the text?A. Chinese send fans to their friends as gifts.B. Chinese ornaments can meet different requests.C. Traditional fans have lost their functional value.D. The fan plays different roles with the change of time.DAs I work in theLarkwhistle Garden in Dyer's Bay, Ontario, I take my time and the garden is teaching me about working with the earth. I recognize that there will be both successes and failures and there are many variables(变量)that affect them both.The quality of the seeds planted has a bearing on how the plants will grow. The weather can be too hot, too cold, or exactly right, and usually varies between all three. Weeds seem to grow in the garden and need to be taken care of, pulled, and removed to ensure they do not eat into the fruits, vegetables, and flowers we have so lovingly planted.I take time to stand back and rest, and to observe the plants and how they are growing. Each plant is unique and develops in the way that is best for them. Some have large broad leaves to shadow their fruit from the severe rays of the sun, while other plants are more open, their fruit needing the light to grow and ripen.Getting my hands dirty, feeling the sweat on my forehead, and the strength and flexibility of my body as I dig, bend and work under the warm summer sun, reminds me I am alive in ways I would not have remembered sittingon the couch.It is attractive to move things around, to transplant, and to disturb the natural order of how plants grow. The garden teaches me that it is important to know when to disturb things and when to let them be. The garden's life cycle follows a pattern that is repeated according to laws of nature, birth, growth, and then dies and it teaches us to accept this fact.12. How many variables may affect the growth of plants in the garden?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.13. What can we learn about the author?A. He feels exhausted while gardening.B. He enjoys life from working practice.C. He takes pleasure in harvesting fruits.D. He dreams away his time in the garden.14. How is the garden tended by the author?A. Its rank grass is got rid of.B. Its plants are left to grow freely.C. Its temperature is controlled properly.D. Its plants with large broad leaves are cut off.15. What fact does the author learn from gardening?A. Life takes its course.B. Hard work benefits health.C. Time is short and precious.D. Gardening brings good harvest.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。
2020年烟台一中高三英语上学期期末试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWashington D.C. SightseeingWith the information below, you’re not missing anything in D.C.! Click Here to find the perfect hotel for your stay as well.The Old Town Trolley TourIt offers something for the whole family. Not only will it give them something fun to do, but it will give them a history lesson. This tour will last about three hours and it’s proper for people of all ages.African American History TourBe sure to take this tour because African Americans have had an important role in the making of our country. Take this historical four-hour tour, where you will visit some important sites including Museum of African American History and Culture.Comedy Walks Washington D.C.This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the capital in a new way. The walking tour lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes, which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.D.C. Twilight TourCheck out the D.C. Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites! What makes this two-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!1.Which tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?A.The Old Town Trolley TourB.African American History Touredy Walks WashingtonD.C. D.D.C. Twilight Tour2.Which tour lasts longest?A.The Old Town Trolley TourB.African American History Touredy Walks WashingtonD.C. D.D.C. Twilight Tour3.Where will you read this text most likely?A.In a guidebook.B.In a magazine.C.In a newspaper.D.On the Internet.BAsk a classroom of children to draw a scientist, and you’ll see plenty of color1 ed lab coats and glasses. The image (画像) hasn't changed much since the 1960s, but the person wearing the lab coat is changing.A new analysis finds that more female scientists have appeared in kids? drawings in recent decades — going from nearly nonexistent in the 1960s to about a third in 2016.The first of many “ draw-a-scientist ’’ studies asked nearly 5,000 children to draw a scientist between 1966 and 1977. Of those 5,000 drawings, only 28 drew female scientists. That was just 0.56 percent. Today, female scientists are being presented more in the media. For example, in a content analysis, 13 percent of people pictured in science feature stories of the 1960s were women or girls, compared with 44 percent in the 2000s. “That might really affect children’s idea on what a scientist should be like, ” says Miller, a Ph. D. candidate in psychology.To look for changes in children'sperceptionover time, the researchers conducted a meta-analysis ,combining data from 78 studies that included a total of more than 20,000 children from kindergarten to the 12th grade.On average, 28 percent of children drew female scientists in studies conducted from 1965 to 2016.What hasn’t changed much: kids pick up stereotypes (模式化观念）by gender (性别）as they grow up. At age 6, about 70 percent of the girls in the more recent studiesdrew female scientists. By age 16, 75 percent drew male scientists. This is an important period in which kids are learning stereotypes. It’s important that teachers and parents present diverse examples of both male and female scientists.4. What’s the picture of scientists drawn by a 1960s, kid like?A. A man with long curly hair.B. A woman with lab glasses.C. A woman in a formal lab suit.D. A man in a color1 ed lab coat.5. What may contribute to the changes in kids’ drawings?A. The improvement of women^ social status.B. The kids are affected by teachers and parents.C. More female scientists appear in the media.D. The increasing number of female scientists.6. What does the underlined word “ perception” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?A. Belief.B. Idea.C. Habit.D. Growth.7. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that .A. it's a stereotype that scientists are generally malesB. girls are more influenced by stereotypes than boysC. some children are born with certain stereotypesD. most children tend to prefer female scientistsCMy friend and I went traveling inTasmania,Australialast December. We settled in our Airbnb accommodation, a cozy apartment, not long after we arrived inHobart, the capital city.After briefing us on the kitchen's facilities and the whereabouts of the bedroom and bathroom, our hostess Geraldine resumed her ironing work, which seemed to have been interrupted by our arrival.She was ironing what looked like security guard uniforms, and we soon found out that she worked in a local prison. And when she detected the curiosity in our tones, she offered a tour at the prison in her SUV. My friend and I exchanged a “this is incredible” look and said “yes” immediately.As we drove, she told us about the buildings that we were passing, the local market and how to get to MONA,Tasmania's well-known contemporary art gallery.And of course we got to hear some background information about the prison. According to our hostess, it currently holds Martin Bryant, a notorious criminal who cheated 35 people out of their property. We could see the high level of security from the layers upon layers of wires surrounding the gray structure inside.Getting to know a city in such a local way is something I would never be able to do by talking to a hotel receptionist, and this is what I like best about the apartment-sharing experience, not to mention the fact that it's usually cheaper than hotel rooms.But I'm fully aware of the risks of Airbnb, which is why I did my homework before booking online—I checked the reviews of the accommodation to avoid possible safety problems.That said, it is the mutual trust between a host and a guest that fascinates me—the interesting feeling of building a bond with a total stranger.8. Why did the hostess drive us to the prison?A. She planned to send the uniform to the prison.B. She found our curiosity about the prison.C. She wanted to show off her SUV.D. She needed to offer a tour for us.9. Which of the following can best explain the word “notorious” in Paragraph 5?A. Unfamiliar to everyone.B. Particularly disappointing.C. Well known for being bad.D. Extremely generous to others.10. Compared with hotels, what is the writer's favorite of the Airbnb accommodation?A. It is cheaper in most cases.B. It supplies a better living condition.C. It offers a much safer accommodation.D. It provides a chance to know local culture.11. What does the author think of finding accommodation on Airbnb?A. Disapproving.B. Supportive.C. Neutral.D. Doubtful.DAbout a billion birds die from flying into buildings each year inNorth America. Suspicions havebeen that birds may regard the open areas behind glass as safe passageways. Or they may mistake the reflected trees for the real thing.Researchers would like to reduce collisions, which requires a solid understanding about what makes a bird more or less likely to die by crashing into a building in the first place.“There was ly little known at a broad scale. Previous studies were at one small study site.'' Jared Elmore, a graduate student in natural resource ecology and management atOklahomaStateUniversity. So he and his colleagues used a previously created data set of building collisions for birds at 40 sites throughoutMexico,Canadaand theU.S.The first finding was obvious: bigger buildings with more glass kill more birds. But the details were more remarkable. "We found that life history predicted collisions. Migrants(候鸟), insect-eaters and woodland-inhabiting species collided more than their counterparts(同类).”Most migratory species travel at night, when lights near buildings can distract or disorient(使迷失方向)them. And Elmore thinks that insect-eating birds might be attracted to buildings because their insect prey(猎物)is attracted to the lights. He suspects that woodland species get tooled by the reflections of trees and bushes in the windows. The results are in the journal Conservation Biology.By understanding which birds are more likely to collide with buildings, researchers can perhaps determine the best way to adapt buildings, or their lighting, to help prevent such accidents. And by knowing risks, along with migration timing and behavior, building managers can better predict when birds are at their greatest danger - and improve lighting strategics accordingly.Elmore's next project will use radar to help predict bird migrations. " I think that would maybe go a long wayin terms of providing information to people, to the public, to building managers, on when they can get the most benefit in terms of lights-out policies."12. What is the possible reason for birds' crashing into buildings?A. They didn't see the buildings.B. They took reflections for reality.C. They assumed the windows to be open.D. They considered buildings as safe routes.13. What is Jared Elmore's study different from the previous ones?A. It created a new data set.B. It went beyond national borders.C. It covered a wider range of sites.D. I’ll studied some specific bird species.14. What was the most noticeable finding of Jared Elmore's study?A. Migratory species travel at night.B. Birds tend to be misled by glasses.C. Bigger buildings cause more collisions.D. Birds living habits give rise to collisions.15. Which of the following can help reduce bird collision?A. Adjust the lightening system.B. Attach radars to each building.C. Adopt strict lights-out policies.D. Ban using glasses on buildings.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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ASittingontheedgeoftheworld,Sydneyisconsideredasoneoftheworld’sgreatestcities.Her earesomethingsyoushoulddoandseeinSydney.1.ExploreSydney’shottestneighborhoodManybig-ticketattractionscanbefoundinoraroundtheCircularQuayarea,rightbytheport.H ere,youcangetonferries(渡轮)tofarawayislandsorgoexploringonfootwiththeSydneyOperaHouse,RoyalBotanicGardensandM useumofContemporaryallnearby.2.TakesidetripsPopularamongoutdoortypes,theroughBlueMountains—abouttwohoursbytrainwestofthecity —promiseswinterskiing,excellenthikingandkangaroosightings.Walkingthroughthenationalp ark,travelerswillwatchforests,waterfalls,naturalcaves,smallvillagesandrockformations.TheHunterValley,justatwo-hourdrivenorthofSydney,isAustralia’soldestwineregion.Mo stvineyards(葡萄园)arefamily-owned,focusingonsmallproduction.Wineismorepersonalhere.3.StayinstyleTheclassicLanghamHotelislocatedjustwestofCircularQuay,offeringeasyaccesstothefamo usport.Asyouexploreitsbeautifulcorridors(走廊),lookforcontemporaryartworksfromaroundtheworld—TheLanghamHotelhasthelargestartgat hering(morethan$1millionworth)inAustralia.Meanwhile,thoseseekingamorerelaxedexperiencecangocampingonCockatooIsland—justaqu ickboatridefromCircularQuay.4.Traveltips●Leavingtipsatthebarorforataxiisn’texpected,butit’sappreciated.●Whenridinginataxialone,it’scu stomarytositinthefrontseat.●Bringsuncream,sunglassesandhat—whatevertheseason.●OnSundays,familiesenjoydiscountedfaresonSydney’sferriesandtrains.1.WhatcanyoudointheBlueMountains?A.Exploretheartificialcaves.B.Watchthelovelykangaroos.C.Tastelocallyproducedwine.D.Admiretheuniquecorridors.2.WhatmakestheLanghamHotelspecial?A.Itsideallocation.B.Itsfirst-classservice.C.Itsbigcollectionofartworks.D.Itsmodernarchitecturalstyle.3.WhichofthefollowingisstronglysuggestedabouttouringSydney?A.Ensuresunprotection.B.Offerbartips.C.Sitbehindthedriverinataxi.D.Travelbytrain.BExpertshavelongpredictedthat3Dprintingwillrevolutionize(变革)theconstructionindustry.Theworld’sfirsttwo-storyhomeprintedinasinglepieceemergedi nAntwerp,Belgium.“Whatmakesthishousesouniqueisthatweprinteditwithafixed3Dconcreteprinter,”saidEm ielAscione,projectmanageratKampConstructionCompany,whichpioneeredtheprojec t.“Otherho usesthatwereprintedaroundtheworldonlyhaveonefloor.Inmanycases,thecomponentswereprinte dinafactoryandwerefittedtogetheron-site.We,however,printedtheentirebuildingenvelopein onepieceon-site.”TheconstructionprocessbeganinNovember2019andtookonly3weeks,withthedeliveryofamass ive32-footx32-footcement(水泥)3Dprinter,knownasBOD2.Whileitneededsomehumanhelptosetup,onceinoperation,BOD2wasful lyautonomous,requiringjustonepersontomonitortheworkfromanearbycomputer.Thetwo-story,986-square-foothome,whichhasasmallkitchen,twolivingroomsandabathroom ,aswellasmanyhuman-installedeco-friendlyfeatures,suchasunderfloorheatingandsolarpanel s,wasopenfromJuly2020totheendofSeptember.Itisaimedtoencouragetheconstructionindustryt oadoptemerging3Dprintingtechnologiesinitsconstructiontechniques.“The3Dprintedstructurecostabout60perce ntlessthanatypicalbrickhomeandwasalsomuchs tronger,”Ascionesaid.“Itshowstheconstructionindustrytheaccessibilityandpotentialoft histechnique.”Thisisnottheonly3Dprintedhousingprojectintheworks.InTabasco,Mexico,theworld’sfir st3Dprintedneighborhoodhasbeenbuilt.Thetwo-bedroomhomes,designedtoaccommodatethehomel ess,arestrongenoughtowithstandnaturaldisasterslikehurricanesandearthquakes.Atthisrate ,3Dprintersmaysoonbecomeafixtureatconstructionsitesworldwide.4.WhatisBOD2usedfor?A.Producingconcrete.B.Printingbuildingoutlines.C.Makingengineeringdrawings.D.Puttingtogetherhousecomponents.5.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“it”inparagraph3referto?A.Theconstructionprocess.B.Thetwo-storyhouse.C.Thecement3Dprinter.D.Thenearbycomputer.6.Whywasthetwo-storyhouseopentothepublic?A.Toshelterthehomeless.B.Toattractmoreinvestment.C.Todemonstrateitsmulti-functions.D.Topromote3Dprintinginthebuildingindustry.7.Whatcanbethebesttitleforthetext?A.3DPrinting:ASolutiontoHousingProblemsB.BOD2:NewTrendoftheConstructionIndustryC.Mexico’s3DPrintedNeighborhoodIsWellReceivedD.World’s FirstTwo-storyHomeWasWholly-printedinBelgiumCInthepastfewdecades,parentalfearsovertheirchildren’s“fragile”egos(脆弱的自我)havedominatedthinking.Ratherthanusingfailuretoimprove,participationandefforthavebe comewhatiscelebrated.Parentsnowseefailureasaterribledisasterwithnegativeconsequencesa sopposedtosomethingtheirchildrencouldrecoverandgrowfrom.Inarecentstudy,administratorsatHarvardobservedthatdespiteawesomegrades,thekidsent eringcollegeseemunabletotakecareofthemselvesandthinkforthemselves.Thestudypointstothe factthatforalltheirlivestheirparentshavetakencareofeveryneed,toldthemwhatpathtofollow andifanydifficultyoccurs,havemadesuretofixitforthem.Asaresult,childrenhavelosttheabil itytofeelcompetentandtobeinchargeoftheirownlives.Iwasabaseballplayer.Whentheopportunitytocoachmyson’steamcameup,Iwasintwominds.Iw antedmykidstodoactivitieswithouttheirdadhangingaround.Butanoldfriendhappenedtobethehe adcoachandheconvincedmetohelpout.Icoacheditwell,rarelyhavingahandintrainingmyson.Ifou ndoutthelearningopportunitiesonandoffthefieldwereevenbetterthanIhadimagined.Lastseason,ourteamlost0-13.Inthepost-gamemeeting,mymessagewas,“Youhavetolearnhow t oloseifyoueverwanttowin.”Whensayingthistotheteam,Iwasmetwithblankstares.WhenIsaidit totheparents,therewassomenoddingbutnoteveryonewasonboard.Shouldn’tIbepraisingthekids fortheireveryaction?Whydidn’tIputonlythebestplayersatthe“important”positions?Howco meIdidn’treplacekidswhowerestrugglingwithplayerswhocoulddobetter?Luckily,theparentseventuallygotmymessageandIdidn’tgetanypush-backatall.Theydesir edtolearnmoreaboutlifelessonsthatfailurecouldteachtheirkids.Andtheteambegantowingames afterearlylosses.8.Whatdoeschil dren’sfailuremeantoparents?A.Children’sself-reflection.B.Destructiveeffectsonchildren.C.Asteppingstonetochildren’ssuccess.D.Parentalirresponsibilityinraisingchildren.9.Whatpreventschildrenthinkingindependentlybasedonthestudy?A.Therapidly-developingsociety.B.Parents’highexpectationsofchildren.C.Children’swrongattitudetowardsfailure.D.Toomuchparentalinterventioninchildren’slife.10.Howdidtheauthorfeelwhenofferedthechancetocoachhisson’steam?A.Excited.B.Confident.C.Hesitant.D.Uninterested.11.Whatdothethreequestionsinparagraph4imply?A.Someparentsdoubtedtheauthor’sstrategies.B.Theplayersfeltconfusedabouttheirfailure.C.Theauthorwastoblamefortheteam’sdefeat.D.Theauthorignoredtheheadcoach’sgoodadvice.DWhileorcas(虎鲸)areknownfortheirwell-designedjointattacksonunsuspectingoceanicanimals,theyhaveneve rposedathreattohumans.However,sinceJuly2020,thenormallysocialanimalshavebeenintention allyattackingsailboatsoffthecoastsofSpain.Theunusualhostilityispuzzlingscientistsworl dwide.ThestrangebehaviorfirstsurfacedonJuly29,whenVictoriaMorris,abiologygraduate,notic ednineorcascirclingthe46-footboatshewascrewingneartheshoresoftheStraitofGibraltar.She wasinitiallycheerfultoseethefriendlyanimals,withwhichshehadnumerousencounterswhiletea chingsailinginNewZealand.However,thatchangedwhentheorcasstartedstrikingtheboatrepeate dlyforalmostanhour.“Theyalmostturnedtheboatoverandthedeafeningnoisewasterrifying,”s hesaid.Thecontinuousattacksbroketheboat’sautomaticrudder(船舵),leavingtheboatdisabled.SpanishbiologistRocíoEspadasays,“Itiscrazy.I’veseenthese whalesgrowfrombabies.Iknowtheirlifestories.I’veneverseenorheardofattacks.”Sincethen,over30moresimilarincidentshavebeenreported.Someresearchersbelievetheorc as’unusualbehavio rcouldbearesultoftheoverfishingoftuna—orcas’primaryfoodsource—wh ichhasleftthearea’sorcasstarvingandunabletofeedtheirbabies.“Isaworcaslookatboatscar ryingfish.Theintelligentanimalsmayknowhumansaresomehowrelatedtofoodshortages,”saysKe nBalcomb,anAmericanscientist.However,AlfredoLopez,aSpanishbiologyprofessor,thinkstheattackswerepreventativemea surestheorcasadoptedtoprotectthemselvesagainstboatinjuries.Theresearchercametothiscon clusionafterlookingatthefootageofafewincidentsfilmedonthesceneandnoticingthattwoofthe youngorcasinvolvedhadseriousinjuries.Thescientistwasn’tsureiftheorcaswerehurtduringo rbeforetherecentboatencounters.Lopezsaid,“Ourinterpretationisthattheydon’thavethesl ightestintentionofattackingpeople.”Hopefully,theexpertswillfindawaytorestoretheharmo nybetweentheanimalsandhumanssoon.12.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“hostility”inparagraph1mean?A.Unfriendliness.B.Defence.C.Cooperation.D.Impatience.13.WhatdoweknowaboutVictoriaMorris?A.Hermajorledhertoanticipateorcas’intenseattacks.B.Sherarelyspottedorcaswhenworkingasasailingcoach.C.Herjoygavewaytofearaftertheorcasbeganattackingtheboat.D.Shewasdoingresearchontheshorewhenshecaughtsightofnineorcas.14.WhatdidRocíoEspadathinkoftheorcas’behaviorofattackinghumans?A.Predictable.B.Abnormal.C.Unavoidable.D.Natural.15.WhichofthefollowingmayAlfredoLopezagreewith?A.Orcasfrequentlygethurtbyboats.B.Orcasenjoyplayingtricksonhumans.C.Orcasarepunishinghumansforoverfishing.D.Orcasattackboatstosafeguardagainstdangers.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
山东省烟台市开发区高级中学高三英语上学期期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. Nowadays almost everyone prefers to use a smart mobile phone _____ functions are more practical．A．which B．where C．what D．whose参考答案：D略2. This January will be very precious for us by which time we _______reviewing Senior Book I.A. will finishB. will have finishedC. have finishedD. will be finished参考答案：B3. —Are you going to Tom’s birthday party?—_____.I might have to work.A. It dependsB. Thank youC. Sound greatD. Don’t mention it参考答案：A4. I just wonder_______that makes him so excited.A. why it doesB. what he doesC. how it isD. what it is参考答案：D5. When all is said and done, there doesn’t seem to be ________ a mystery to ex plain.A. kind ofB. close toC. far fromD. much of参考答案：D【详解】考查形容词短语。
句意：所有的都说过、做过之后，似乎就没有什么神秘的不好解释的了。
Much of…用于否定句，意为“称不上……的”、“不是什么了不起的……”。
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2020届烟台一中高三英语上学期期末考试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AGetting your kid to bed at night is seriously one of the most challenging things you'll ever have to do. Most kids are just so full of energy that they'll tire you out before they're halfway through their store of energy. An easy thing to calm down your child to get into bed is giving in and allowing some iPad screen time. However, it's really not a great idea, just like you thought.Researchers at theArizonaStateUniversityconducted a study with 547 kids between the ages of 7 to 9. Their parents tracked how much screen time the kids were allowed along with their sleep patterns. The study found that kids who did not engage in screen time before bed slept for 23 more minutes every week and also went to sleep about 34 minutes earlier than those playing with iPad. Although that might not seem like so much more time, quality of sleep is vastly important in Children's development.The CDC's (美国疾病控制中心)2018 National Youth Risk Survey outlines that good quality sleep can impact a child's life in many ways, including affecting grades and also weight gain. Students with an "A" average slept for 30 or more minutes per night than those with a "D" or"F" average.A 2018PennsylvaniaStateUniversitystudy showed that children with irregular bedtimes had a higher risk of having increased body weight. Those with consistent and age-appropriate bedtimes when they were 9 years old had a healthier BMI (体质指数)at age 15 than those with irregular bedtimes.Hard as it is, it's really important not to give in and hand over an iPad to your child who is about to go to bed. Just like it's important for adults to go to sleep without any distractions, it's even more important for kids.1. What do the findings of the researchers at theArizonaStateUniversitysuggest?A. More sleep is necessary for children's development.B. Enough sleep helps improve academic performances.C. Screen time before bed leads to later and less sleep.D. Children sleeping irregularly are easy to gain weight.2. What is the text mainly about?A. How is screen time affecting teenagers?B. What are negative effects of irregular bedtimes?C. When should you get your kid to bed at night?D. Why is screen time before bed a bad idea for kids?3. Who is the text intended for?A. Parents.B. Children.C. Teachers.D. Researchers.BTrue friend from a distant landInternational friends can come in many shapes and sizes. However they arrive on the scene, they are always appreciated, especially in times ofturbulence. Michael Lindsay (1909 — 94) is a case in point.After graduating from the University of Oxford in 1931, Lindsay arrived in China in 1937 on a ship from Canada intending merely to teach economics at Beiping Yenching University, the current Peking University. He traveled with Norman Bethune the Canadian doctor who dedicated his life to medicine in China during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931 — 45).Lindsay left Beijing at the end of 1941, and went to the Communist-led Jinchaji base(晋察冀边区)together with his wife Li Xiaoli, who was a Shanxi local and a former student of his.“Lindsay was inspired by the hard work local Chinesepeople made in fighting against Japanese aggression. After learning that Chinese armies on the frontlines were suffering supply shortages, Lindsay was determined to lend a hand," says Yan Juhai, a retired official from Shanxi's Lyuliang city. "In the Jinchaji base, NieRongzhen( 1899 — 1992), the base's top commander, appointed him to work as the communications expert, where he became a full-time radio technician contributing greatly in communication technology innovation and training," says Yan.In 1944 Lindsay and his wife arrived in Yan'an in Shaanxi province and helped fix its telecommunication equipment. They stayed for 18 months in Yan'an, and after the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, they decided to return to the United Kingdom to visit their parents.4. Which word in the following can best replace the underlined word?A. peaceB. warC. stressD. sorrow5. Why did Lindsay go to the Communist-led Jinchaji base according to Yan Juhai?A. Because his wife was a Shanxi local.B. Because he was warmly invited by NieRongzhen.C. Because he was touched by Chinese people's effortsD. Because he was more interested in communications.6. What can we learn from the article?A. Lindsay and his wife stayed in China for over 8 years.B. Lindsay's wife was also skilled in communication technology.C. Lindsay was appointed as the communications consultant in Shanxi province.D. Lindsay taught economics in the Jinchaji base besides his work as a radio expert.7. Where is the text probably from?A. a guidebookB. a novelC. a diaryD. a newspaperCJeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Richard Branson have a combined net worth of 400 billion, roughly the size of the GDP of the entire nation of Ireland. And all three men have decided to put vast sums of their wealth into chasing their space travel dreams, creating a modern space race in which ultra — rich men — rather than countries — shoot for the stars.But why the three billionaires choose the crazy plan? Just for the travel dreams? It’s not that simple.As we all know, the space travel is a mirror of comprehensive national strength, whether it’s the cold war or the present. The first space racespannedmultiple presidents and premiers — Kennedy, Krushchev, Brezhnev, Nixon. It made heroes of astronauts and cosmonauts, and it focused national prides. But obviously, this year’s race between the billionaires features none of that national pride or opposing ideas. It’s tax — averse tycoons (大亨) who want to sell high — priced tickets to rich people interested in experiencing weightlessness. Amazon’s Bezos has said he is funding his portion by selling off large chunks of his Amazon stock (股票) — 1 billion or more a year.What are the odds? If anyone is taking bets on how this will end, and who will have the more profitable space tourism business, consider Amazon’s method of making very little profit in order to eat up competition. So, from this point of view, what’s hiding behind this crazy race is business. As a method of expand influence, it is not a bad idea.Richard Branson has carried out his plan on July 12, and Jeff Bezos announced that he will start his space travel on July 20. Bezos is getting some good press because he’s taking Wally Funk along for the ride. She’s the pilot now in her 80s who was kept out of space in the 1960s because she’s a woman. This may be a bonus for him. As for Musk, he thinks these two above are not real space trips, he wants a larger move.Who will win the race in the end? Let’s wait and see.8. Which of the following people might be the potential client of the space travel?A. Daisy aged 45 with a heavy debt.B. Clarkson who doesn’t enjoy taking risks.C. Billy aged 60 with an ample retirement pension.D. Alexander who knows nothing about space travel.9. What stopped Wally Funk flying to space in the 1960s?A. Age.B. Gender.C. Height.D. Disposition.10. What does the author think of the billionaires race?A. Profit — driven.B. Meaningless.C. Foolish.D. Generous.11. What does the underlined word “spanned” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Revolved.B. Turned down.C. Entered.D. Leapt through.DHave you ever been sad because of failure? Please remember, for quite often achieving what you set out to do is not the most important thing.A boy decided to dig a deep hole behind his house. As he was working, a couple of older boys stopped by to watch. “What are you doing?” asked one of the visitors. “I want to dig a hole all the way through the earth!” the boy answered excitedly. The older boys began to laugh, telling him that digging a hole all the way through the earth was impossible. After a while, the boy picked up a jar. He showed it to the visitors. It was full of all kinds of stones and insects. Then he said calmly and confidently, “Maybe I can’t finish digging all the way through the earth, but look at what I’ve found during this period!”Theboy’s goal was far too difficult, but it did cause him to go on. And that is what a goal is for－to cause us to move in the direction we have chosen, in other words, to cause us to keep working!Not every goal will be fully achieved. Not every job will endup with a success. Not every dream will come true. But when you fall short of your aim, maybe you can say, “Yes, but look at what I’ve found along the way! There are so many wonderful things having come into my life because I tried to do something!” It is in the digging that life is lived. It is the unexpected joy on the journey that really makes sense.12. The older boys laughed at the boy because he was thought to be______.A. braveB. impoliteC. foolishD. warm-hearted13. Why did the boy show the jar to the older boys?A. To drive them away.B. To show what he had found in digging.C. To show how beautiful the jar was.D. To attract them to join him in the work.14. What can be learnt from the fourth paragraph of the text?A. No dream can come true.B. All work will end successfully.C. Goals shouldn’t be set too high.D. Goals will make us work harder.15. The best title for the text should be______.A. A Boy Dug a HoleB. Joy in the JourneyC. No Pain, No GainsD. Failure Is the Mother of Success第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2018—2019学年度第一学期期末学业水平诊断高三英语试题说明：本试卷由四个部分组成，共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
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1．What will the man probably do next?A．Watch TV． B．Go out for dinner． C．Do his homework．2．How did the woman lose weight?A．By eating special Meals．B．By going on a diet．C．By doing exercise occasionally．3．Which foreign language does Mr．Smith do well in?A．French． B．Japanese． C．Spanish．4．What does the woman complain about?A．The desk． B．The messy room． C．The heavy box．5．What color is the woman’s dress?A．Red． B．Blue． C．Black．第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．What I love most about reading novels is ______ the authors vividly describe the characters.A．what B．whyC．how D．whom2．— How can I wake up so early?—Set the alarm at 5:00 am., you will make it.A．and B．butC．or D．so3．—Mike, it’s really impossible for us to get to the railway station in time!—How I wish I could stop the train ________ it.A．catch B．to catch C．catching D．caught4．Someone who lacks staying power and perseverance is unlikely to ______ a good researcher.A．make B．turnC．get D．grow5．She ________ to someone on the phone, so I just nodded to her and went away.A．talked B．has talkedC．had talked D．was talking6．Scientists have come to the conclusion ___________ the temperature on Earth is getting higher and higher. A．What B．thatC．which D．when7．— BoB．could I use your computer this evening?—Sorry. I a report on it then.A．will be writing B．have been writingC．have written D．will have written8．--- She will finish the project within three days!--- ______! I could do it in three hours.A．You are right B．I’m stuck C．Oh, come on D．Don’t mention it9．According to the report, people in the ________ areas are rebuilding their homes and many roads ________ to thearea have been repaired.A．flooded; lead B．flooding; leading C．flooding; to lead D．flooded; leading10．She is quite________to office work. You had better offer her some suggestions when necessary. A．familiar B．similarC．fresh D．sensitive11．One of the most important questions they had to consider was ___________ of public health.A．what B．that C．this D．which12．—Why did you come by taxi?—My car broke down last week and I still it repaired.A．didn’t have B．hadn’t hadC．haven’t had D．won’t have13．-----My room gets very cold at night.-----_________________.A．So is mine B．So mine is C．So does mine D．So mine does14．The Dragon Boat Festival ________ the beginning of the hottest season of the year.A．is marking B．marks C．will mark D．marked15．The girl is sure to become a good actress __________ she gets the right training.A．until B．if C．although D．unless16．—What did she want to know, Tom?—She wondered we could complete the experimentA．when was it that B．it was when thatC．it was when D．when it was that17．Male nurses are difficult to hire as many men reject this______ out of the long-existing discrimination．A．oncept B．responsibilityC．identity D．personality18．--- How did you like the concert last night?--- I enjoyed it very much, but the dancers ______ a better job.A．could have done B．couldn’t have done C．could do D．had done19．--- Where is your new home now?--- In the new developed zone. But I ______ downtown for five years.A．lived B．had livedC．have lived D．was living20．___________ and they will finish off the challenging job.A．In a week B．A week later C．After a week D．Another week第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分） 1．During each NBA season, basketball fans cheer on their favorite teams to make
_______ through. A．it B．them C．that D．those 2．—Congratulations！I hear you’ve won the first prize in the singing competition．—You
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2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALOI English—English Conversation ClassesTake English conversation classes with native English -speaking teachers from theUnited States,IrelandandAustralia, live, 1 - on - 1.This is by far the best way to improve your real spoken English and listening abilities and get to a level where you can use it in real - life situations. Our teachers mainly carry on conversations about work in different fields, such as business, finance, politics and travel. However, if you like, you can have normal day - to - day conversations about events, weather, etc. If you would like to learn some grammar during conversation, we can do that too!Our English Conversation classes：• Your conversations will always be with a native English speaker.• You can choose the time, day and teacher for each class.• The classes are made for each student individually. They will be at your level, studying what you need and what interests you.Packages10 Classes Package $ 229.90Interested in taking 10, 55 - minute conversation English classes?Schedule a first free class with LOI English and talk to the teacher about it. After that, you can arrange to take our 10 - class conversation English course.20 Classes Package $ 439,80Interested in taking 20, 55 - minute conversation English classes?Schedule a first free class with LOI English and talk to the teacher about it. After that, you can arrange to take our 20 - class conversation English course.1. What do the classes mainly focus on?A. Daily conversations.B. Work - related topics.C. Grammar rules.D. Area - based accents.2. Which is NOT offered to the students?A. Native English - speaking teachers.B. Personalized courses.C. Choice of class time and teacher.D. Offline learning materials.3. What should a student do first if he decides on either of the packages?A. Arrange a free class with LOI English.B. Bargain with LOI English for lower fees.C. Choose an experienced LOI English teacher.D. Make a promise to sit through each class.BDistinguished Baltimore artist John D. Ferguson died Sept 16. The Catonsville resident was 81.“His artist eye was in everything he did. His life was art and his family,” said Jennifer C. Jackson, who was Mr. Ferguson's friend for nearly three decades.” He was a lovable man who was always willing to talk about any topic he was interested in. At shows, people would go crazy for his work,” Ms. Jackson said. “He was also an enthusiastic sailor who loved nothing more than being on the water.” “His sculptures were just memorable,” said Mr. Lund, a Washingtonian. “I used to say, ‘Ferguson, I don't think you know how to do anything that is less than monumental.’”Mr. Ferguson earned a bachelor's degree in 1961 at Holy Cross University, where he developed an interest in painting. He served in the Army for two years until being discharged in 1963, and after studying briefly at the Boston Museum School, registered at the Chicago Art Institute, where he studied until 1966, when he entered the University of Illinois Chicago, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in 1966 in fine arts. Mr. Ferguson developed his interest and skills as a sculptor after moving to Baltimore to do further studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art's Rinehart School of Sculpture, from which he graduated in 1971 with a master's degree in fine arts.“Over the years my work has moved gradually in the direction of elegance and simplicity,” Mr. Ferguson wrote in his artist statement. “Heavy, bulbous forms have been replaced by dancing, winglike forms. The welding process and respect for the qualities of the materials are interrelated and affect the final piece. “Most of the sculptures that are pictured in my works are made from steel, silicon bronze, and to Cor-Ten steel; shaped to create these beautiful and unique pieces of art. As you can see, my sculptures range in size anywhere from 12 inches to 30 feet or larger.”Through the years, his work found its way into such major public and private collections. “They encourage optimism, for they show strength and affirmation; there's nothing negative, depressing or anxiety-ridden about them”, wrote the late art critic John Dorsey in a 1997 exhibition review.4. What did Mr. Lund think of Ferguson?A. Likeable.B. Ordinary.C. Unwelcome.D. Interesting.5. What did Mr. Ferguson do first after serving in the army?A. He studied at the Boston Museum School.B. He got a bachelor's degree in fine arts.C. He entered the University of Illinois Chicago.D. He continued his studies at the Maryland Institute College.6. What influences the final sculptures?A. An even larger scale than before.B. The material comprised of metalsC. The shape of elegance and simplicity.D. Welding process as well as material quality.7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. A stylish, stubborn old manB. Sculptures towering into the cloudsC. JohnD. Ferguson—a famous sculpturer D. The evolution of the sculptural styleCYou've probably heard it suggested that you need to move more throughout the day, and as a general rule of thumb, that "more" is often defined as around 10,000 steps. With many Americans tracking their stepsvia new fitness-tracking wearables, or even just by carrying their phone, more and more people use the 10,000-step rule as their marker for healthy living. Dr. Dreg Hager, professor of computer science at Johns Hopkins, decided to take a closer look at that 10,000-step rule, and he found that usingitas a standard may be doing more harm than good for many.“It turns out that in 1960 in Japan they figured out that the average Japanese man, when he walked 10,000 steps a day burned something like 3,000 calories and that is what they thought the average person should consume so they picked 10,000 steps as a number” Hager said.According to Hager, asking everyone to shoot for 10,000 steps each day could be harmful to the elderly or those with medical conditions, making it unwise for them to jump into that level of exercise, even if it's walking. The bottom line is that 10,000 steps may be too many for some and too few for others. He also noted that those with shorter legs have an easier time hitting the 10,000-step goal because they have to take more steps thanpeople with longer legs to cover the distance. It seems that 10,000 steps may be suitable for the latter.A more recent study focused on older women and how many steps can help maintain good health and promote longevity (长寿).The study included nearly 17,000 women with an average age of 72. Researchers found that women who took 4,400 steps per day were about 40% less likely to die during a follow-up period of just over four years: Interestingly, women in the study who walked more than 7,500 steps each day got no extra boost in longevity.8. What does the underlined word "it' in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. The phone recording.B. The 10,000-step rule.C. The healthy living.D. The fitness-tracking method.9. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. How many steps a Japanese walks.B. How we calculate the number of steps.C. If burning 3,000 calories daily is scientific.D. Where 10,000 steps a day came from.10. Who will probably benefit from 10,000 steps each day according toHager?A. Senior citizens.B. Young short-legged people.C. Healthy long-legged peopleD. Weak individuals.11. How many steps may the researchers suggest senior citizens take each day?A. 4,400 steps.B. 10,000 steps.C. 2,700 steps.D. 7,500 steps.DGray wolves have lived inNorth Americafor at least half a million years. Their living areas once included most of the continentalUnited States. But during the 1800s and early 1900s, wolves were hunted to near extinction(灭绝).By the 1960s, theU. S.wolf population was limited to a handful of creatures in small comers of the northernMidwest.Then, in 1973, a law, the ESA, was passed to protect animals from becoming extinct. Gray wolves were one of the first animals placed on the endangered-species(濒危物种)list. Killing them wasillicit. And theU. ernment worked to promote their protection. In a famous example of this effort, starting in 1995, 31 wolves were moved fromCanadatoYellowstoneNational Park. By 2015, more than 500 gray wolves were living in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem(生态系统).Today, the continentalU. S.is home to more than 6,000 gray wolves. On January4, 2021, theU. ernment removed gray wolves from the endangered-species list.Usually, an animal's removal would be cause for celebration. But some environmental protectors say the wolves still need protection. In some parts of the country, wolves are increasing in numbers. More than a thousand of them can be found just inMichiganandWisconsin. But overall, their range is still a small part of what it was. Wolves used to live across most of the U. S. Now they , are found in fewer than a dozen states. Others argue that as long as a species is not in danger of extinction, it doesn't belong on the endangered-species list. And farmers with land near wolf living areas say that if the wolf's population continues to grow, more of their farm animals will be killed by wolves.But some protection groups worry that without protection, the wolf population will crash again. They hope that no matter what, people and wolves can get along peacefully with each other. They are promoting ways to make that happen.12. What caused gray wolves to be almost extinct?A. Losing their living areas.B. Too many natural enemies.C. The extreme climate changes.D. Being hunted in great numbers.13. What does the underlined word "illicit" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Rather difficult.B. Against the law.C. Totally normal.D. Conditionally allowable.14. Why was the gray wolf removed from the endangered-species list?A. They have a much larger population already.B. They have all been put into the safe natural parks.C. They have been feeding on farmers, farm animals.D. They have grown too strong to be protected by humans.15. What do farmers living near gray wolves' living areas think of the animals?A. The wolves are trouble for them.B. The wolves must be better protected.C. The wolves get along peacefully with them.D. The wolves should live where they belong.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★启用前山东省烟台市2019—2020学年高三上学期期末英语试题试卷副标题注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I 卷（选择题)请点击修改第I 卷的文字说明 一、阅读理解Uncover secrets of the world’s oldest civilizations and see natural wonders that will take your breath away. Through our tours you’11 encounter wild animals ，see unbelievable landmarks and experience the local traditions of native tribes(部落).Grand Morocco From $2599 13 daysUniting North African culture and French flavor in harmony ，Morocco attracts tourists with its old-world traditions and splendid landscapes. Our Morocco tour from the U. S. contains must-see destinations. And ，if you like ，a noble camel will take you on an unforgettable ride during a full-day Sahar a Desert trip. You’ll also have time to experience the country’s delightful customs.Deluxe Dubai ＆Abu Dhabi From $2299 9 daysIf you appreciate big and striking ，consider this Dubai and Abu Dhabi tour package from the U. S. Thanks to enormous wealth due to its oil reserves ，the UAE’s largest emirate(酋长国) has transformed into an impressive destination you have to see to believe. Dramatic Dubai is developing rapidly too. It’s become a truly global ，open society where visitors are absorbed in exciting possibilities. Experience all of the must-sees ，as your guide provides context ，dining ideas and personalized tips on maximizing your free time.Cape Town & Safari Express试卷第2页，总10页From $1 999 9 daysIf South Africa is one of the many destinations on your wish list ，our Cape Town and Safari package from New York City is a very smart choice. The tour includes three full days in this port city ，where you can book extraordinary optional tours that show south Africa’s incredible diversity. Discover the long-lasting legacy(遗产)of Nelson Mandela ，explore the scenic Winelands or even go shark cage diving.. if you dare! 1．What will you do on Grand Morocco tour? A ．Have delicious French food. B ．Experience mixed cultures. C ．Walk across Sahara Desert. D ．Enjoy the modern civilization.2．Why is Abu Dhabi so wealthy? A ．For the amount of oil. B ．For its special location. C ．For the tourist destinations.D ．For its personalized services. 3．On which tour can you experience all adventurous activity? A ．Sahara Desert.B ．Grand Morocco.C ．Deluxe Dubai & Abu Dhabi.D ．Cape Town & Safari Express.In India ，one of the most significant festivals is Diwali ，which falls between October and November. It’s a five -day celebration that includes good food ，fireworks ，colored sand ，and special candles and lamps.In honor of Lakshmi ，the Hindu goddess of wealth ，people make special prayers on the first day to obtain blessings for welfare ，succcss ，and well-being. People welcome the goddess into their homes by decorating entrances with colorful lanterns and traditional designs. In addition ，many people treat themselves to fine jewelry ，praying for good fortune. Those who cannot afford so much ，seek out cheaper items such as clothes or household goods.The second day of the festival is called Kali Chaudas. For some ，the day provides an opportunity to drive away misfortune from homes and businesses. They decorate their homes with clay lamps and create design patterns called rangoli on the floor using colored powder or sand.The third day is when the biggest celebrations occur ，which begin early in the morning with a visit to a temple to seek the blessings of the goddess. As the sun sets ，festival observers light up their homes with small lamps and enjoy delicious traditional foods with their loved ones.The festival’s fourth day is celebrated in many different ways. Friends and relatives visit with gifts，sweets and best wishes for the season.And the final day of the festival is called Bhai Oooj. It honors the close bond between brothers and sisters and is observed with traditional ceremonies and more delicious food.For children in India，Diwali is similar to Christmas. They get all entire week off from school and are treated to gifts，new clothes，amazing food，and，in the past at least，a large number of fireworks. It is no wonder that the festival ranks high among the country’s favorite celebrations.4．People celebrate the first day of Diwali mainly for______.A．good fortune. B．colorful lanternsC．expensive jewelry D．traditional designs5．What’s the probable purpose of creating“rangoli”on the floor?A．To design traditional patterns. B．To produce colored powder or sand. C．To help get rid of bad luck. D．To produce an opportunity in business. 6．What is a man likely to do on the last day of the festival?A．Exchange gifts and best wishes with his loved ones.B．Be busy decorating his home during the day.C．Get together with his sisters and brothers.D．Light up his home with small lamps.7．Which of the following may not be a reason for children’s love of Diwali?A．Having a week off. B．Getting Christmas gifts.C．Enjoying amazing food. D．Setting off fireworks.For top students from low-income families，the challenge of applying to colleges is particularly difficult. 1 in 4 deal with all of that—the writing，the studying，the researching and applying—completely on their own. One approach to make this whole process easier? Pair students up with an adviser.That’s the idea behind CollegePoint，an initiative to help gifted students go to schools that match their intellectual(智力的)ability. When a high school student takes a standardized test—the PSAT，SAT or ACT——and they score in the 90th percentile，and their families make less than$80，000 a year，they get an email from the program offering them a free adviser. Theadvisers listen，guide and answer students’questions.试卷第4页，总10页Connor Rechtzigel ，an adviser in Minnesota ，sees the importance of his role ，for research shows that low-income students are far more likely to undermatch because they don’t think they have what it takes to get in and because many don’t even know what schools are out there. He helped high school senior Justice Benjamin ，the first in his family to apply to college ，think about what his ideal learning experience was. Finally ，Justice narrowed in on smaller schools where he could study environmental science and made his final choice ：Skidmore College in New York. He felt empowered by the process.Figuring out how to pay for college is a major part of what ，CollegePoint advisers do. Nakhle ，an adviser in North Carolina ，is working with Hensley ，an Ohio high school senior who can’t get extra financial help from her family. They spent a lot of time comparing and analyzing her financial-aid award letters ，which made her decision much clearer. Finally ，the Ohio State University offered an option where she would pay nothing. Staying in-state wasn’t her first choice ，but it was the best option for her. 8．What is the second paragraph mainly about? A ．How CollegePoint works. B ．The goal of CollegePoint.C ．Ways to apply for a free adviser.D ．The challenge of choosing colleges.9．What prevents low-income students from attending proper colleges? A ．Overestimating their abilities. B ．Knowing little about colleges.C ．Lack of enough learning experience.D ．Failure to get support from their families.10．Why did Hensley finally choose the Ohio State University? A ．She didn’t want to stay far from home. B ．Her favorite major was provided there. C ．She would show her talents to the full. D ．The university met her financial needs. 11．What is the best title for the text? A ．How to Be a Financial AdviserB ．Steps for Top Students to Select Ideal CollegesC ．Advisers Help Poor Students Apply to Suitable CollegesD ．CollegePoint —a Program Helping Students Score HighA 2018 report found that food waste would increase by a third to 2. 1billion tons by 2030. Beyond the cost of the waste itself ，thrown-away food generates a gas that contributes toclimate change.Home delivery meal kits(盒)can reduce food waste by more than two-thirds，but suppliers need to switch to reusable packaging to make them environmentally friendly.Tailor-made meal kits cut waste by providing people with precise amounts of fresh ingredients(烹饪原料)for chosen recipes，meaning leftovers are minimized. But while the delivery services score well on reducing food waste，buying the same food ingredients from the supermarket almost always saves energy overall simply because meal kits use so much single-use packaging. The good news is that if people have meals that are tailored for consumption，they won’t overbuy and have less food waste. They fine-tune the amount of food to what they will actually eat.Meal kits can reduce transport emissions(排放)if people go to the supermarket less frequently. If people only go and buy such goods as soap and toilet paper，they may only have to visit once every couple of months. A delivery truck can carry meals for a lot of people in the neighborhood. So dozens of car trips might be replaced with one truck trip.However，study found that even if delivery meal kits reduced food waste to zero，they would still use up more energy overall than buying the same food from the supermarket unless the energy used for the m eal kit packaging was cut by a fifth. The packaging is a killer if it’s single-use and thrown away，which can make all the environmental benefits lost. But if the packaging can be reused，if it’s glass bottles，like in the old days，we can get some benefits. 12．What can we learn about home delivery meal kits?A．They can cut down on daily expenses.B．They will totally solve the problem of food waste.C．They can keep energy consumption to a minimum.D．They will benefit the environment with reusable packaging.13．What does the underlined word“fine-tune”in paragraph 3 mean?A．Attach. B．Adjust.C．Raise. D．Compare.14．The author suggests carrying meals with a delivery truck to__________.A．reduce transport emissions B．save more foodC．shop only in the supermarket D．shorten car trip distances 15．What’s the author’s attitude to meal kits?A．Supportive. B．Unfavorable.试卷第6页，总10页C ．Objective.D ．Indifferent.二、完形填空Coffee shops are cool ，but in Wilmington ，Bitty & Beau’s Coffee enjoys a good reputation for its warmth.At the heart of the shop’s popularity is its 16 staff ：Almost everyone has an intellectual(智力的)or developmental disability.The coffee shop was opened in 2016 by Amy Wright and her husband ， 17 by two of her four children Beau and Bitty ，who have Down syndrome(唐氏症).When the couple discovered that most people with intellectual and developmental disabilities could never find an employer who would even give them a(n) 18 ，they re solved’to do something about it.“It 19 me like a flash of lightning ：a coffee shop!”Wright said. “It would be the perfect environment for bringing people together. Seeing the staff 20 customers at the door ，preparing food ，serving orders and cleaning tables ，people would realize how 21 they are. ”When the shop opened ，it immediately had 22 out the door. National press attention 23 ，and six months later ，it had to move to a 24 space.Today ，the store employs 40 people with disabilities ，who are really good at their jobs. What makes Amy most proud is the 25 it has built in the community. “Every day ，people say ，‘You’ve made my day. Thank you. ’That’s a feeling of happiness most people don’t get elsewhere ，and it's what 26 people back here ，”she said. “This is a place where people can 27 with those with disabilities and realize how much more alike we are than different. It’s 28 a cup of coffee. It's a human rights movement. It's given our employees the respect and a sense of being 29 that they deserve. For many employees ，it's their first job ，and their 30 fills the air. ” 16．A ．professionalB ．uniqueC ．activeD ．talented 17．A ．accompanied B ．controlled C ．impressed D ．inspired 18．A ．interview B ．appointment C ．reason D ．invitation 19．A ．movedB ．encouragedC ．struckD ．affected20．A ．greeting B ．observing C ．gathering D ．finding 21．A ．capable B ．generous C ．reliable D ．considerate 22．A ．waiters B ．activities C ．1ines D ．guards 23．A ．agreed B ．continued C ．responded D ．followed 24．A ．farther B ．1arger C ．quieter D ．nearer 25．A ．background B ．balance C ．bridge D ．tradition 26．A ．holds B ．calls C ．forces D ．draws 27．A ．interact B ．discuss C ．play D ．work 28．A ．nothing but B ．far from C ．above all D ．more than 29．A ．admired B ．valued C ．separated D ．protected 30．A ．ambition B ．humorC ．joyD ．patience第II 卷（非选择题)请点击修改第II 卷的文字说明 三、七选五Travelling with friends can be an absolutely amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could end up ruining your friendship. 31． Here are some rules you should follow to make sure your next trip with friends goes as smoothly as possible.32． Sure ，you and your friends probably have some similar interests ，but that’s not always the case. In an effort to keep everyone happy ，go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time. Have each person categorize activities or sights into“must—see”“want tosee”and“would go if we have time”. Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions.·Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences whentravelling —from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane’s window seat. But sometimes things don’t go as you like. In this case ，share your requirements directly with your travel companions. 33． Have a conversation when problems arise ，for communication is the key.·Don’t disappear. When travelling with a group—or even just one other person —you may want some alone time. That’s completely fine ，but make sure your friends know where you are试卷第8页，总10页and have a way of contacting you. 34．·Get off your phone. Of course ，your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member ，or in the event of a work emergency ，but other than that ，try to stay off your phone. 35． After all ，the appeal of this type of trip is to spend time with friends. Just enjoy it! A ．Give each other some space.B ．Include at least one activity for everyone.C ．And remember that consideration and respect go a long way.D ．At the same time ，listen to their concerns and be respectful of them. E. Don’t respond to non -urgent work contact or send messages frequently. F. It’s especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places. G. So it's important to make sure you and your friend(s)are on the same page. 四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
