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20202021年高学期3月英语月考试题汇编
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20202021学年度 安徽省淮北市仁中学 学期 高第次月考英语试卷
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Healthy knees aren＇t the main consideration in choosing high heels but new research says chunky heels are just as bad for the knees as spindly stilettos(细高鞋)．It takes a long time to feel the effects of knee osteoarthritis(骨关节炎)—and once you do it it is too late said Dr Casey Kerrigan leading researcher of the study and associate professor at Harvard Medical School＇s department of physical medicineI compare it to smoking—one cigarette is not painful but over a lifetime it is Wideheeled shoes feel comfortable so women wear them all day long Kerrigan saidThey are better for your feet than stiletto heels but just as bad for your knees
In the study researchers had twenty women wear two pairs of shoes with three inch heels one with a narrow heel and the other with a thick one The scientists compared how much pressure was put on the women＇s knees by both types of shoes The women also walked barefoot to test normal pressure The scientists found that both types of shoes applied equal amounts of pressure to the knees Compared with walking barefoot the heels increased pressure on the inside of the knee by 26 percent Increased pressure on the knee eventually leads to arthritis experts say
The idea that high heels are bad for your health isn＇t new—scientists have warned women for years that they contribute to problems ranging from corns to hammer toes tendonitis knee pain sprained(扭伤)ankles and back problems But in 1998Kerrigan and a team of Harvard researchers were the first to link high heels and knee osteoarthritis a painful joint disease that destroys cartilage(软骨) surrounding the knee The first study looked only at stiletto heels and Kerrigan said she wanted to study the chunky highheeled shoes she noticed many women wearing This study confirms what we all intuitively(直觉)know that highheeled shoes of any kind are not good for our health said DrGlem Pfeffer a San Francisco doctor and member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons who was not connected to the study
21．We learn from the passage that women choose chunky heels because ________
A．they want to walk comfortably
B．chunkyheeled shoes are cheaper than stilettoheeled pairs
C．chunky heels do less harm to knees
D．chunky heels are not painful at all
22．The study mentioned in the second paragraph found that ________
A．pressure on the foot is caused by high heels
B．the pressure is abnormal while walking barefoot
C．arthritis is always caused by pressure on the knees
D．both types of shoes have the same harm to the knees
23．The best title for the passage may be ________
A．Taking Healthy Knees into Consideration
B．High heels Do Harm to Knees
C．Chunky Heels and Stiletto Heels
D．When Wearing High heels
B
Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre
The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26 — funded with ￡25 million of taxpayers＇ money — was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham the Culture Secretary It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most poor
One theatre source criticized the government＇s priorities(优先考虑事) in funding free tickets when the poor were struggling to buy food and fuel saying I don＇t know why the government＇s wasting money on this The Yong Vic as The Times reported today offers excellent performances at cheap prices
There was praise for the government＇s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre who said I support any move to get young people into theatre and especially one that aims to do it all over England not just in London
Ninetyfive publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the twoyear plan In return they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26 years old firstcome firstserved It is likely to be on Mondays traditionally a quiet night for the theatre
Mr Burnham said A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience and be inspired to explore a new world But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it＇s not for them’ It＇s time to change this perception
Jeremy Hunt the Shadow Culture Secretary said The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre but improving art education so that more young people want to go in the first place For too many children theatres are a nogo area
24．Critics of the plan argued that ________
A．the theatres would be overcrowded
B．it would be a waste of money
C．the poor wouldn＇t get free tickets
D．the government wouldn＇t be able to afford it
25．Which of the following is TRUE about the plan
A．Ninetyfive theatres have received funding
B．Everyone will get at least one free ticket
C．It may not benefit all the young people
D．Free tickets are offered once every day
26．We can infer from the passage that in England ________
A．many plays are not for young people
B．many young people don＇t like theatre
C．people know little about the plan
D．children used to receive good art education
27．According to the passage the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ________
A．controversial B．Inspiring C．exciting D．unreasonable
C
If you were to walk up to Arthur Bonner and say Hey Butterfly Man his face would break into a smile The title suits him And he loves it
Arthur Bonner works with the Palos Verdes blue butterfly once thought to have died out Today the butterfly is coming back — thanks to him But years ago if you＇d told him this was what he＇d be doing someday he would have laughed You＇re crazy As a boy he used to be a little tough guy on the streets At age thirteen he was caught by police stealing At eighteen he landed in prison for shooting a man
I knew it had hurt my mom Bonner said after he got out of prison So I told myself I would not put_my_mom_through that pain again
One day he met Professor Mattoni who was working to rebuild the habitat for an endangered butterfly called El Segundo blue
I saw the sign Butterfly Habitat’ and asked How can you have a habitat when the butterflies can just fly away？＇ Bonner recalls Dr Mattoni laughed and handed me a magnifying glass (放镜) Look at the leaves’ I could see all these caterpillars(蝴蝶幼虫) on the plant Dr Mattoni explained Without the plant there are no butterflies’
Weeks later Bonner received a call from Dr Mattoni who told him there was a butterfly which needed help That was how he met the Palos Verdes blue Since then he＇s been working for four years to help bring the butterfly back He grows astragals the only plant the butterfly eats He collects butterflies and brings them into a lab to lay eggs Then he puts new butterflies into the habitat
The butterfly＇s population once almost zero is now up to 900 For their work Bonner and Dr Mattoni received lots of awards But for Bonner he earned something more he turned his life around
For six years now Bonner has kept his promise to stay out of prison While he＇s bringing back the Palos Verdes blue the butterfly has helped bring him back too
28．When he was young Arthur Bonner ________
A．broke the law and ended up in prison
B．was fond of shooting and hurt his mom
C．often laughed at people on the streets
D．often caught butterflies and took them home
29．Bonner came to know the Palos Verdes blue after he ________
A．found the butterfly had died out
B．won many prizes from his professor
C．met Dr Mattoni a professor of biology
D．collected butterflies and put them into a lab
30．What does the underlined phrase put through mean in the 3rd paragraph
A．hurt B．Recall C．remember D．experience
31．Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A．A Promise to Mom
B．A Man Saved by Butterflies
C．A Story of Butterflies
D．A Job Offered by Dr Mattoni
D
When Andrea Peterson landed her first teaching job she faced the daunting task of creating a music program with almost no money for equipment or supplies in a climate where standardsbased learning was the focus and music just provided a break for students and teachers
For her drive and creativity in overcoming those challenges she＇s been named national teacher of the year
Principal Waynes Kettler said he＇s worked with many outstanding teachers in his 22 years as an educator but Peterson is just that one step above anybody I＇ve ever worked with before
Kettler and others at Monte Cristo Elementary School talk about the ways she has introduced the learning from other classrooms into her music program and her creativity in working around things such as the lack of money for new music
When students were reading S．E Hinton＇s novel The Outsiders in their regular classroom Peterson helped them write a 30minute play with scenes according to the book Then they chose three Broadway tunes that focused on race equality and social justice the themes of the book Peterson composed two other songs herself after classroom discussions about the play and the book
The honor means a lot to residents of Granite Foils It＇s inspiring to know that people from small towns even win national honors
As national teacher of the year Peterson will spend the more years outside the classroom as a national and international spokeswoman for education
Not surprisingly she is a big believer in the value of arts education She said it＇s essential for schools to offer classes such as art or music and physical education because for some kids one of those subjects is the only thing that attracts them to come back to school day after day
32．The underlined word daunting in Paragraph 1 most probably means ________
A．discouraging B．Interesting C．creative D．urgent
33．When Peterson began her teaching career ________
A．there already were other teachers to adopt the music program
B．she has been named national teacher in her country
C．the school lacked teaching facilities for music
D．most children in small towns liked national music
34．What is the most important reason that Peterson won the award
A．She concerned herself with current social problems
B．She motivated students to learn music with her creativity
C．She has taught music at the elementary school for 22 years
D．She made great efforts to arouse students＇ interest in literature
35．In Peterson＇s opinion ________
A．art music and PE classes are all important
B．more subjects should be offered to students
C．students should be motivated to attend art classes
D．arts education is more important than other subjects
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Here are 5 actions you can take to make a difference to our environment
1 Use fewer napkins（餐巾纸）
The next time you’re eating don’t take a bunch of napkins when you need only one If every American used an average of one less napkin every day it would prevent the use of more than a billion pounds of napkins — enough to fill the Empire State Building — from ending up in landfills Use fewer napkins and you’ll cut down on waste
2 Think before flushing
Don’t flush（水） wastefully By avoiding just one flush a day you could save about 45 gallons（加仑） of water That’s as much water as the average person in Africa uses to bathe drink clean and cook for an entire day
3 Avoid wasting food
Eat Thanksgiving leftoverDon’t let them spoil If every US household reduced food waste by the weight ofone slice of bread the money saved would be enough to pay for three meals a day for a year for every homeless child in the US
4 Kick off （踢掉）the shoes
Leave your shoes at the door when you come into your home Unwanted fertilizers（必肥料） lead（铅） and poisonous cleaners（毒清洁剂） found on outdoor surfaces can hitch a ride on your shoes and track through your house
5 Save energy
When you go out try to use public transport If you close the bathroom door when you take a bath you will keep the room warmer Your bath water’s heat stays trapped in the bathroom The water also stays hotter and longer so you don’t need to add more hot water Save energy Close the door
21 Suppose you and your parents all reduce one flush a day how much water will be saved
A About 9 gallons of water B About 14 gallons of water
C About 16 gallons of water D About 11 gallons of water
22 What do the underlined words hitch a ride mean in the passage
A Be stuck（粘贴粘粘） B Ride on you C Follow you D Visit you
23 What’s the main idea of this passage
A Save energy can help to save money
B Wasting is shameful
C One can use some ways to protect the environment
D You may make a bigger difference than others
B
There are almost limitless things to do at the seaside For an enjoyable summer day or night some that are the most fun can be simple inexpensive（贵） or absolutely free
Frolic Summer at the seaside is for as many activities as you can stand in the sand Play frisbee(飞盘) sand volleyball or any beachfree sport Jog or run while you feel the soft sand each step If it’s nice and windy go fly a kite
Picnic If you’re a bit lazy as you sun and relax on the beach you can buy takeout(外卖食物)from nearby shops If you’re there with a big family outing you may prefer to pack and bring baskets of your favorite foods and drinks
Sand castles For anyone who wishes they were still kids building castles in the sand is fun at the seashore If you’re feeling really creative add fishes frogs and whatever else your modeling skills can construct
Explore If there are hiking or biking trails along the shore or nearby take an action to discover what’s around to be collected Seashells and washedup ocean flora(植物群) are fun to hunt although finding a valuable diamond ring in the sand is much more satisfying
Socialize Meet all kinds of people If kids are with you they’re natural socializers and will easily join others in games and other fun things to do together Set up a volleyball net on the beach and soon others will join the game
Nothing For some people the top activity at the seaside is inactivity That means doing absolutely nothing After all you’ve come to the beach to relax on the warm sand and nowhere in the world is a more comfortable place
24 In the first paragraph the author ______
A advertises a scenic spot
B describes the beautiful seaside
C introduces the things that can be brought to the seaside
D shows that visitors can do many things at the seaside
25 Which can best explain the underlined word Frolic in Paragraph 2
A Tips on safety B Lively and enjoyable activities
C Famous players D Full preparation
26 According to the passage which of the following is NOT suggested by the author
A Having a picnic with your family
B Making friends with all kinds of people
C Searching for valuable jewelry in the sand
D Playing many kinds of games at the beach
27 According to the passage if you do nothing at the seaside ______
A you can still relax yourself
B you might feel uncomfortable
C you miss a chance to enjoy yourself
D you are not advised to go to the seaside again
C
Sure it＇s good to get along with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant And yes it＇s good to get along with your teacher because in general it＇s smart to learn how to relate to the different kinds of people you＇ll meet throughout your life
But really there＇s one superimportant reason why you should get along with your teacher When you do learning bursts right open says Evelyn Vuko a longtime teacher who writes an education column called Teacher Says for the Washington Post newspaper
In fact kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more but they＇re more comfortable asking questions and getting extra help This makes it easier to understand new material and do your best on tests When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher he or she can be someone to turn to with problems such as problems with learning or school matters such as bullying (欺凌弱者)
As a kid in a primary or middle school you＇re at a wonderful period in your life You＇re like a sponge (海绵) able to soak up lots of new and exciting information On top of that you＇re able to think about all this information in new ways Your teacher knows that and in most cases is very excited to be the person who＇s giving you all that material and helping you put it together Remember teachers are people too and they feel great if you＇re open to what they＇re teaching you That＇s why they wanted to be teachers in the first placeto teach
Some kids may be able to learn in any situation whether they like the teacher or not But most kids are sensitive (敏感) to the way they get along with the teacher and if things aren＇t going well they won＇t learn as well and won＇t enjoy being in class
28What does the writer mainly talk about in the passage ________
A How to get a long well with teachers
B How to make the time in the classroom more pleasant
C How important to have a good relationship with teachers
D How much the students are expected to get along with teachers
29 What does turn to in the third paragraph really mean ________
A look for B take hold of C get help from D think about
30 According to the passage which of the following can be inferred ______
A If you find it comfortable to ask questions you can build a good relationship with teachers
B If you have a good relationship with your teacher you can get more help and learn more knowledge
C If you are getting on well with your teachers you have more problems than others
D If you do your best on tests you can build a good relationship with teachers
31 Which is Not True on teachers and their work according to the passage ______
A Teachers are excited even if you wouldn＇t like to accept their teaching
B Having a bad relationship with teachers does some harm to your studies
C There are some students who can learn even if they don＇t like the teacher
D Teachers sometimes have the same feelings as students do
D
Sustainability （持续性）one of the biggest topics of the last decade has become the ray of hope to protect the planet It＇s a topic we can＇t ignore and we must act now in a more sustainable way
What does that mean for the world of technology Ewaste is one of the planet＇s biggest contributing waste problems
Not only ewaste but the materials that go into tech products are part of the problem Take the smartphone industry for example dozens of metals minerals which have to be taken from the earth （including 16 of 17 rare metals） go into making phones And with demand for mobile phones bigger than ever it＇s a problem that needs to be solved
With a challenge comes an opportunity and there＇s already some progress happeninggreat news for those of us wanting to be more sustainable with our tech People used to turn their noses up at the idea of a secondhand product but there＇s been a huge increase in demand for refurbished tech （翻新技术）For example refurbished smartphone sales in the US have risen by 28 in the last 12 months while brand new sales have fallen by 21
Many communities are making an effort to deal with ewaste as well Cities schools or churches will sometimes hold events to collect ewaste and send it to recycling centers Some companies even offer buyback programs where people will be given cash if they turn in old devices
So the next time you want to deal with your ewaste whether a smartphone a laptop an MP4 player or other consider the more environmentallyfriendly choices It is possible to be sustainable with your tech after all
32 What is the main purpose of paragraph 1
A To explain what is sustainability
B To introduce the topic of the text
C To give us an example of sustainability
D To show different topics of sustainability
33 What can be inferred from the passage
A Ewaste is the biggest waste problem
B Ewaste can＇t be dealt with in the end
C People act in a more sustainable way than before
D People would choose secondhand products in the past
34 Which of the following can be ewaste EXCEPT
A MP4 players B ebooks C laptops D smartphones
35 Which word best describes the author＇s attitude to sustainability
A Doubtful B Unclear C Negative D Supportive
答案A篇 2123 BAC B篇 2427 DBCA C篇2831 CCBA D篇 3235 BCBD
安徽省郎溪中学泾县中学20202021学年高第二学期3月联考英语试卷
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Museums for Summer Fun and Learning Children＇s Museum of Oak Ridge
Located in a historic Manhattan Projectera building this museum is the place for visitors to earn about art science history culture and healthy living With over 20 childfriendly exhibits to explore it provides something of interest for everyone
Address 461 W Outer Dr Oak Ridge TN 37830
Admission Adults 800 Seniors 700 Children 3 & Up 600 Children under 3 Free
Children＇s Museum of Science and Technology
Founded in 1954 CMOST is the region＇s only science center CMOST provides an engaging childdirected learning environment which enables children to learn and grow through play Designed for children aged 18 months through the tween years the museum enables children to observe think and learn in a pressurefree environment by pairing creative educational tools and techniques with engaging exhibits to support active learning
Address 250 Jordan Road Troy NY 12180
Admission 800 per person aged 2 and up
African American Museum of Iowa
The AAMI is a statewide museum aimed at keeping and teaching Iowa＇s African American history As Iowa＇s leading educational resource on the topic it educates more than 30000 people each year through museum tours travelling exhibits research services youth and adult education programs and community and fundraising events
Address 5512th Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401
Admission Adults 600 Seniors 500 Students Youth 350 Children under 5 Free
Kingman Museum
Kingman Museum is a hidden treasure in Southwest Michigan housing an extensive （ 量） natural history collection As a local landmark in Battle Creek for over 80 years Kingman Museum works to provide a universal place of handson learning for the community
Address 175 Limit St Battle Creek MI 49037
Admission Free
6 Which museum charges a child aged 5 600
A Kingman Museum
B Children＇s Museum of Oak Ridge
C African American Museum of Iowa
D Children＇s Museum of Science and Technology
7 What can we know about CMOST
A It is a statewide museum
B It used to be a science lab
C It uses creative educational tools
D It is designed for children to play
8 What＇s the goal of African American Museum of Iowa
A Exhibiting artworks
B Raising funds for programs
C Providing learning sites for communities
D Protecting the African American history
B
Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur(创业者) who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy By the time she was 13 her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a supersweet treat that could save kids’ teeth instead of destroying them
It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad On the outing she was offered a candy bar However her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth But Moore was sick of missing out on candies So she desired to get round the warning Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it With that in mind Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain
With her dad’s permission she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and toothfriendly She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning Consequently she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners which can reduce oral bacteria
Moore then used her savings to get her business off the ground Afterwards she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner who finally agreed to sell Moore’s product—CanCandy
As CanCandy’s success grows so does Moore’s credibility as a young entrepreneur Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created and she’s also positive about what the future might bring She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile
Meanwhile with her parents’ help Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life Although she founded her company early on in life she wasn’t driven primarily by profit Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles She donates 10 of AilicCandy’s profits to Big Smiles With her talent and determination it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore
9 How did Moore react to her dad’s warning
A She argued with him BShe tried to find a way out
C She paid no attention DShe chose to consult dentists
10 What is special about CanCandy
A It is beneficial to dental health B It is free of sweeteners
C It is sweeter than other candies D It is produced to a dentists’ recipe
11 What does Moore expect from her business
A To earn more money B To help others find smiles
C To make herself stand out D To beat other candy companies
12 What can we learn from Alice Moore’s story
A Fame is a great thirst of the young
B A youth is to be regarded with respect
C Positive thinking and action result in success
D Success means getting personal desires satisfied
C
Growing up in south Florida Rebecca dreamed of becoming a professional singer but after a serious illness damaged her voice at college she settled for the nextbest thing
She couldn＇t be an artist but she could become a lawyer for artists I knew I＇d go to a law school and I＇d try to help musicians because even if I didn＇t have my own voice I could help them find theirs said Rebecca 19 There hasn’t been a day when I＇ve questioned my choice
That seems to be the case with hundreds of students who have signed up for entertainment law courses at Harvard Law School (HLS) over the last 20 years It marks a trend among law students to change from the traditional field of corporate law and look to Working in creative industries The trend also noticeable at other law schools around the country has pushed growth in the field of entertainment law
These students are propelled by a love for music the arts and show business It＇s an exciting career for a music lover said HLS Clinical Professor of Law Brian Price who＇s in charge of the Entertainment Law Clinic
Price added Although entertainment lawyers work behind the scenes they can have a bigger influence on artists＇ careers than managers They review artists’ agreements deals and contacts making sure their customers interests are protected
Artists are becoming wise and want to be involved in the business aspects of their careers said Price When they ask for legal advice they want to know their legal rights and how to make good deals and find ways to make more money Most HLS graduates end up working in business or corporate law though some have had successful careers in the entertainment industry Among them are Bruce Ramer 58 who represents customers like George Clooney and Clint East wood Bert Fields 52 who represents Michael Jackson
13 What does the author want to show through the example of Rebecca
A The importance of learning entertainment law
B Her determination to succeed in the field of law
C The rising popularity in the field of entertainment law
D Her dull future caused by her serious illness at college
14 What does the underlined word propelled in paragraph 4 mean
A Blown B Driven C Depressed D Confused
15 What can be learned from the last paragraph
A HLS is home to many famous artists
B Artists are wise enough to learn corporate law
C Artists are becoming more focused on legal needs
D Famous artists pay no attention to making money
16 What can be the best title for the text
A The Death of Rebecca＇s Dream
B Making It Big behind the Scenes
C Helping Musicians Improve Themselves
D A Brief Introduction to Entertainment Law
D
Who cares if people think wrongly that the Internet has had more important influences than the washing machine Why does it matter that people are more impressed by the most recent changes
It would not matter if these misjudgments were just a matter of people’s opinions However they have real impacts as they result in misguided use of scarce resources
The fascination with the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) revolution represented by the Internet has made some rich countries wrongly conclude that making things is so yesterday that they should try to live on ideas This belief in postindustrial society has led those countries to neglect their manufacturing sector(制造业) with negative consequences for their economies
Even more worryingly the fascination with the Internet by people in rich countries has moved the international community to worry about the digital divide between the rich countries and the poor countries This has led companies and individuals to donate money to developing countries to buy computer equipment and Internet facilities The question however is whether this is what the developing countries need the most Perhaps giving money for those less fashionable things such as digging wells extending electricity networks and making more affordable washing machines would have improved people’s lives more than giving every child a laptop computer or setting up Internet centres in rural villages I am not saying that those things are necessarily more important but many donators have rushed into fancy programmes without carefully assessing the relative longterm costs and benefits of alternative uses of their money
In yet another example a fascination with the new has led people to believe that the recent changes in the technologies of communications and transportation are so revolutionary that now we live in a borderless world As a result in the last twenty years or so many people have come to believe that whatever change is happening today is the result of great technological progress going against which will be like trying to turn the clock back Believing in such a world many governments have put an end to some of the very necessary regulations on crossborder flows of capital labour and goods with poor results
Understanding technological trends is very important for correctly designing economic policies both at the national and the international levels and for making the right career choices at the individual level However our fascination with the latest and our under valuation of what has already become common can and has led us in all sorts of wrong directions
17 Misjudgments on the influences of new technology can lead to
A a lack of confidence in technology
B a slow progress in technology
C a conflict of public opinions
D a waste of limited resources
18 The example in Paragraph 4 suggests that donators should
A take people’s essential needs into account
B make their programmes attractive to people
C ensure that each child gets financial support
D provide more affordable Internet facilities
19 What has led many governments to remove necessary regulations
A Neglecting the impacts of technological advances
B Believing that the world has become borderless
C Ignoring the power of economic development
D Overemphasizing the role of international communication
20 What can we learn from the passage
A People should be encouraged to make more donations
B Traditional technology still has a place nowadays
C Making right career choices is crucial to personal success
D Economic policies should follow technological trends
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2123 BCD 2427 BABC 2831 CBCB 3235 DABB
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If you＇ve fallen in love with stories about prince and princess l＇ve got you covered with the
books below which are brand new in 2019
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
This Beauty and the Beast retelling follows PrinceRhen cursed into a beast by a powerful
woman and Harper a teenage girl who might be able to save him But powerful forces are standing against them and it will take more than a broken curse to save them from ruin
Sherwood by Meagan Spooner
This Robin Hood retelling from the view of Maid Marian opens after Robin of Locksley＇s death Maid Marian doesn＇t know how she＇1l go on but the people of Locksley town pressed by the Sheriff of Nottingham need a protector Marian never meant to tread in Robin＇s footsteps but now she＇ll make the choice to become her own hero
Blanca Roja by AnnaMarie MCLemore
This Snow White retells Blanca and Roja as they meet a spell(咒语) that will pull them into a dangerous game which will leave one of them and trap the other in the body of a swan
A Blade So Black by LL McKinney
This Alice in Wonderland retelling follows Alice trained to battle monsters in the dark kingdom known as Wonderland When Alice＇s teacher is poisoned she has to find the medicine by going deeper into Wonderland where she＇s ever gone before
21 Which book is similar to Beauty and the Beast
A Sherwood B Blanca & Roja C A Blade So Black D A Curse So Dark and Lonely
22 Who is the main character of Sherwood
A Meagan Spoon B Robin Hood C Maid Marian D Anna Marie McLemore
23 Why does Alice go deeper into Wonderland
A To save her teacher ＇s life B To fight against some monsters
C To find her own handsome prince D To trap a girl in the body of a swan
B
At the age of sevenwhile his friends were spending their pocket money on things like candy and toys Jose Adolfo Quisocola was busy saving money for basic purchases To try to get his peers （龄） to do the same the boy from Peru came up with the idea of an eco﹣bank the Bartselana Student Bank which allows kids of all ages to become financially independent while also helping the environment．
Set up in 2012 the bank is the world＇s first bank for kids To become a member a kid has to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and set a savings goal Once accepted all bank partners are required to deposit at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and observe other requirements such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops．
The waste accumulated is sold to local recycling companies which thanks to Jose＇s efforts pay a higher﹣than﹣market rate for everything brought in by the bank members The money received is placed in the personal account where they collect until the savings goal is reached The account holder can then withdraw the money or choose to leave it and make it continue to grow for a bigger target At the beginning my teachers thought I was crazy or that a child could not undertake this type of project Jose recalls They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its present Luckily I had the support of the school headmaster and an assistant in my class．
The boy＇s efforts paid off and by 2013 the bank had over 200 members who brought in one ton of recyclable waste Today the eco﹣bank which now has the support of several local institutions boasts ten educational centers They are designed to teach over 3000 students aged 10 to 18 to become financially independent use their money wisely and help the environment．
Not surprisingly Jose＇s efforts have earned him several national and international awards On November 20 2018 Jose won Children＇s Climate Prize which comes with a medal and 5500 in prize money and is given to a child or youth who has accomplished an extraordinary achievement for the climate or environment．
24Why did Jose set up the bank？
A To raise money and set up a recycling company．
B To buy necessities and donate them to needy kids．
C To save much money and protect the environment．
D To educate the students and help them win prizes．
25How can a kid be admitted to the eco﹣bank？
A By donating to the eco﹣bank．
B By sending in an application．
C By turning in one kilogram of waste in a month．
D By presenting a savings goal and a certain amount of waste．
26How did the teachers feel about Jose＇s program at first？
A Doubtful． B Excited．
C Moved． D Unworried．
27What is Paragraph 4 mainly about？
A How the environment is improved．
B What the project has achieved．
C How tons of waste has been recycled．
D What support the local institutions get．
C
Clothes can make phone calls play music dial your pal＇s number keep you warm during cold weather and operate your computer？
This is not a fantasy A British company called Electrotextiles has created a wide range of clothes ﹣ clothes that have minds of their own Scientists working for the company have invented a kind of cloth that can be mixed with flexible（弹性）electronic materials to create intelligent clothing The results are electronic garments（衣服）．
If you think the wearer has to be wired to different devices think again These designer clothes are wire﹣free soft to touch and washable Like any electronic device these high﹣tech clothes have to be powered Currently a tiny nine﹣volt battery serves the purpose But the researchers hope that in the near future the clothes will produce electricity by using body heat These clothes are 100 percent shock proof they say．
The Electrotextiles team has also created the world＇s first cloth keyboard This keyboard can be sewn into your trousers or skirt．To use this device you will have to sit down and tap on your lap These ＇lap﹣tap＇ gadgets（器具）are all set to take over laptop computers
Another useful garment is the shirt﹣cum﹣mobile phone This handy invention enables drivers to chat comfortably with others at the wheel Other popular electronic wear include the denim（牛仔布）jacket with flexible earphones sewn into the hood and the electronic ski jacket with a built﹣in heater The ski jacket is also programmed to send signals to a satellite This technology is known as global positioning system and can be used to track lost skiers and wandering kids．
Having completed the cloth keyboard scientists have already started to work on a new project ﹣ a necktie that can be used as a computer mouse What is the next Do you have any idea？
28The electronic garments are similar to other electronic devices in that ．
A they feel smooth and soft
B they use electricity as power
C they can be washed in water
D they are made from flexible materials
29How will researchers improve these high﹣tech clothes？
A Body heat will be used as power．
B The wearer will not get shocked．
C A tiny nine﹣volt battery will work．
D They will get charged automatically．
30What does the underlined phrase This handy invention in Paragraph 5 refer to？
A The laptop computer．
B The electronic ski jacket．
C The shirt﹣cum﹣mobile phone．
D The world＇s first cloth keyboard．
31The main purpose of the text is ．
A to advertise for an English company
B to predict the future trend of science
C to show how rapidly science develops
D to introduce some intelligent clothing
D
The new garbage sorting(垃圾分类) regulation has taken effect in Shanghai starting July l Many citizens are still confused about the classification of the four different types of trash Thankfully authorities have released an official guideline to clarify the new rules
The guideline published by the Shanghai Greenery and Public Sanitation Bureau provides a rather clear definition on the four kinds of waste recyclable waste hazardous(害) waste
household food waste and residual(剩余) waste
Hazardous waste as the name suggests includes assorted poisonous materials like used batteries lightbulbs outofdate medicines paint and pesticides
Household food wastewhich is translated to wet trashin Chinese refers to food Ieftovers rotten food pet food fruit peels remains of TCM herbs(中药) and flowers
Paper plastic glass metal and textiles(纺织品) are counted as recyclable waste
The definition of residual waste is a little confusing Anything that is not listed above belongs in this category
As specific as the new guideline is residents still have a hard time sorting trash correctly and are finding it challenging to memorize them all For instance both plastic bottles and bubble tea or coffee cups are plastic materials However the former falls to the category of recyclable waste and the latter belongs to residual waste To save the hassle some netizens have come up with their own ways to sort trash
We should do this from a pig＇s angle commented one netizen(网民) Those edible(食) for pigs are household food waste Those even pigs don＇t want to eat are residual waste If a pig
consumes something and dies of it then something must be hazardous waste Those which can be sold and the money we gain can be used to purchase pigs are recyclable waste The new regulation has gone into effect since July I Those who do not sort their trash properly will be fined RMB200
32 What do the old coats you want to throw away belong to
A Residual waste B Hazardous waste
C Recyclable waste D Household food waste
33 What is the common point of wet trash
A They all contain water
B They all come from plants
C They can give off bad smell
D They can be broken up easily
34 What is the tone of the netizen
A Serious B Humorous C Delightful D Uncertain
35 What is the main idea of the text
A The four sorts of garbage are forbidden in Shanghai
B Shanghai garbage sorting enforcement begins
C People are still confused about garbage sorting
D The citizens in Shanghai support the garbage sorting policy
答案2123 DCA 2427 CDAB 2831 BACD 3235 CDBB
安徽省淮北市树高级中学20202021学年高学期第次阶段考试英语试题
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Four Great Persons
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(17561791)
Born in Austria in 1756 Mozart was the son of a successful musician He wrote his first piece of published music at five Within the year he began playing for the public which included a tour of Europe where people admired the young boy’s talent By the time he was a teenager Mozart had written several operas He wrote over 600 pieces of music in his lifetime
Shirley Temple (19282014)
Shirley Temple received her first acting chance at the age of three and starred in Carolina her first film at six She quickly caught attention and by 1940 she had starred in 43 films including Bright Eyes for which she won a special award for Outstanding Personality As an adult Temple became a US diplomat(外交官) for the United Nations
Nkosi Johnson(19892001)
South African Nkosi Johnson was born HIVpositive(携带艾滋病毒) His story caught the media’s attention when his local public school refused to admit him because of his condition Soon he traveled the world telling his story wherever he couldencouraging other patients to speak out Besideshe founded Nokie’s Havena safe place for HIVpositive mothers and their childrenIn 2005he was award the International Children’s Peace Prize
Alexandra Scott(19962004)
Alexandra Scott had cancer before she celebrated her first birthdayAt the age of four she decided to raise money for other children going through the same thingSo she set up a lemonade stand(摊位)which inspired others to start lemonade stands tooThey raised over1 million before Scott died of cancerHer family carries on her legacy(遗产) through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundationwhich has raised over 150 million
21 Who changed hisher career path when heshe grew up
AWolfgang Amadeus Mozart BShirley Temple
CNkosi Johnson DAlexandar Scott
22What happened to Nkosi Johnson according to the text
AHe got HIVpositive soon after he was born BHe caught wide attention for his disease
CHe was once refused by schools for his illness DHe was awarded a prize for his high grades
23What can we know about the four persons from the text
AThey became wellknown at an early age
BThey had a hard time when they were a child
CThey behaved kindly to other people as a child
DThey were hardworking when they were young
B
On Monday May Americans will celebrate Memorial Day The holiday is celebrated by millions of people on the last Monday To students it means the end of the school year and the start of a long lazy summer break For adults the holiday is a reminder to firm up vacations plans and host barbecue parties
What gets ignored in all this excitement is the real purpose of the holiday which is to honor and remember the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives to protect and defend the right to freedom in the battle
The holiday was first observed(庆祝) as Decoration Day on My 301868 by General Logan By 1890 it had become a fixture(固定日期) on the calendar in all Northern States
It was only after World War I when the holiday was extended to honor all dead military personnel that Decoration Day began to be celebrated nationally Though the name Memorial Day began to surface as early as 1882 it did not become popular until after World War II and was not declared official by federal law until 1967
Four years later Memorial Day was declared an official national holiday But instead of May 30 lawmakers decided that the celebrations should be held on the last Monday of May to enable Americans to enjoy a threeday weekend Though that has been a good idea it has also resulted in the day losing some of it significance
Concerned that Americans would forget why the day is celebrated in December 2000 former US President Clinton signed the National Moment of Remembrance Act The law requires all Americans to observe a minute of silence at 300 pm to honor the heroes that have sacrificed their lives for the safety and freedom of the country
24 What is the real goal of Memorial Day
A To tell people to value the happy life
B To show the end of the school year
C To remind adults to firm up their vacation plans
D To honor those who died in the service of the country
25 When was Memorial Day declared an official national holiday
A In 1868 B In 1890 C In 1967 D In 1971
26 Why should Memorial Day be held on the last Monday of May according to the lawmakers
A The flowers will be in bloom all over the country
B Americans will enjoy a threeday weekend
C People can well honor those who died in the battle
D Many people are confused about Memorial Day
27 What is the best title for the text
A Why Americans celebrate Memorial Day B To celebrate Memorial Day or not
C Ways to observe Memorial Day D The debate behind Memorial Day
C
Ieoh Ming Pei one of the bestknown and most productive architects of the 20th century died at the age of 102
Peithe son of an outstanding banker in China left his homeland in 1935 moving to the US and studying architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University After teaching and working for the US government he went to work for a New York developer in 1948 and started his own firm in 1955
The museums hotels schools and other structures that Pei built around the world showed precision geometry() and an abstract quality with a huge respect for light They were composed of stone steel and glass and as with the Louver he often worked glass pyramids into his projects
The repair of Paris’ Louvre Museum proved to be Pei’s most controversial(争议) workstarting with the fact that he was not French He created a modern 70foottall steelframed glasswalled pyramid as a grand entrance for the museum with three smaller pyramids nearby It was a striking contrast () to the existing Louver structures in classic French style and was reviled by many French A French newspaper described Pei’s pyramids as an annex(附属建筑) to Disneyland while an environmental group said they belonged in a desert
When Pei won the international Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1983 he used the ＄100000 award to start a program for encouraging Chinese architects to study in the United States
Even though he formally retired from his firm in 1990 Pei was still taking on projects in his late 80s such as museums in Luxembourg Qatar and his home townSuzhou
28 What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about
AMr Pei’s achievements B The features of Mr Pei’s works
C The best example of Mr Pei’s works D Mr Pei’s preference for glass pyramids
29 Why did some people dislike the repaired Louver Museum
AIt is good but too small B It looks like Disneyland
CIt was repaired mainly by the French D Its style is different from what it used to be
30 Which word can replace the underlined word reviled in paragraph 4
A Criticized B Appreciated C Remembered DIgnored
31 What fact can best prove Pei was a creative and determined person
A Taking on projects in his late 80s
B Winning Pritzker Architecture Prize
C The repair of Paris’ Louver Museum
D Founding a scholarship for Chinese for Chinese architects
D
While abroad sharing an apartment with people from other cultures is a great way of getting the most out of this discovery phase This is a situation which will take some time to adjust to Here are some tips for making the process go smoother
Start by being aware of your own culture values and attitudes Understand that people who have not grown up in the same country as you can sometimes interpret(理解) some of your behaviors the wrong way To avoid this seek feedback from your friends and family to find out more about what type of person you are and what might come across as offensive to people who do not know you You might consider conducting a little research into what type of stereotypes（成见） other cultures might hold for people from your country
Be understanding and patient Now that you know people are all different be understanding when you get to know them Try to be openminded so that you start off on the good foot This will facilitate communication with them To better get to know each other plan to spend some time doing what each of you likes to in your spare time Also the other person might be from somewhere where they do not usually do these activities Cook meals together go out on the town listen to music take a weekend trip and play some board games The opportunities to learn from each other are endless but sometimes it can take some initiative(动权）to actually make it happen
People are more similar than you think most of the time We grow up in such a large world with so much information everywhere and sometimes we can be misled into thinking something that we should not believe We have had the opportunity to make up our own minds So be kind you don’t know where people come from and what their story is
32 How can you avoid misunderstanding in other countries
A By letting others know your culture B By knowing what kind of people you are
C By being aware of your stereotypes D By showing your values and attitudes clearly
33 What does the underlined word facilitate in Paragraph 3 mean
A Promote B Prevent C Step D Attract
34 What’s the advantages of doing activities with others
A Knowing their differences B Killing your spare time easily
C Finding chances to learn from others D Let others know your stereotypes
35 What can we know from Paragraph 4
A The world is too large and has a lot of information
B There aren’t many similarities between people
C We can’t be misled into believing everything
D Being friendly is good for your communication
答案
21 23 BCA 2427 DDBA 2831 BDAC 3235 BACD
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20202021年高学期3月英语月考试题汇编
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20202021学年度 安徽省淮北市仁中学 学期 高第次月考英语试卷
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Healthy knees aren＇t the main consideration in choosing high heels but new research says chunky heels are just as bad for the knees as spindly stilettos(细高鞋)．It takes a long time to feel the effects of knee osteoarthritis(骨关节炎)—and once you do it it is too late said Dr Casey Kerrigan leading researcher of the study and associate professor at Harvard Medical School＇s department of physical medicineI compare it to smoking—one cigarette is not painful but over a lifetime it is Wideheeled shoes feel comfortable so women wear them all day long Kerrigan saidThey are better for your feet than stiletto heels but just as bad for your knees
In the study researchers had twenty women wear two pairs of shoes with three inch heels one with a narrow heel and the other with a thick one The scientists compared how much pressure was put on the women＇s knees by both types of shoes The women also walked barefoot to test normal pressure The scientists found that both types of shoes applied equal amounts of pressure to the knees Compared with walking barefoot the heels increased pressure on the inside of the knee by 26 percent Increased pressure on the knee eventually leads to arthritis experts say
The idea that high heels are bad for your health isn＇t new—scientists have warned women for years that they contribute to problems ranging from corns to hammer toes tendonitis knee pain sprained(扭伤)ankles and back problems But in 1998Kerrigan and a team of Harvard researchers were the first to link high heels and knee osteoarthritis a painful joint disease that destroys cartilage(软骨) surrounding the knee The first study looked only at stiletto heels and Kerrigan said she wanted to study the chunky highheeled shoes she noticed many women wearing This study confirms what we all intuitively(直觉)know that highheeled shoes of any kind are not good for our health said DrGlem Pfeffer a San Francisco doctor and member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons who was not connected to the study
21．We learn from the passage that women choose chunky heels because ________
A．they want to walk comfortably
B．chunkyheeled shoes are cheaper than stilettoheeled pairs
C．chunky heels do less harm to knees
D．chunky heels are not painful at all
22．The study mentioned in the second paragraph found that ________
A．pressure on the foot is caused by high heels
B．the pressure is abnormal while walking barefoot
C．arthritis is always caused by pressure on the knees
D．both types of shoes have the same harm to the knees
23．The best title for the passage may be ________
A．Taking Healthy Knees into Consideration
B．High heels Do Harm to Knees
C．Chunky Heels and Stiletto Heels
D．When Wearing High heels
B
Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre
The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26 — funded with ￡25 million of taxpayers＇ money — was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham the Culture Secretary It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most poor
One theatre source criticized the government＇s priorities(优先考虑事) in funding free tickets when the poor were struggling to buy food and fuel saying I don＇t know why the government＇s wasting money on this The Yong Vic as The Times reported today offers excellent performances at cheap prices
There was praise for the government＇s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre who said I support any move to get young people into theatre and especially one that aims to do it all over England not just in London
Ninetyfive publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the twoyear plan In return they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26 years old firstcome firstserved It is likely to be on Mondays traditionally a quiet night for the theatre
Mr Burnham said A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience and be inspired to explore a new world But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it＇s not for them’ It＇s time to change this perception
Jeremy Hunt the Shadow Culture Secretary said The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre but improving art education so that more young people want to go in the first place For too many children theatres are a nogo area
24．Critics of the plan argued that ________
A．the theatres would be overcrowded
B．it would be a waste of money
C．the poor wouldn＇t get free tickets
D．the government wouldn＇t be able to afford it
25．Which of the following is TRUE about the plan
A．Ninetyfive theatres have received funding
B．Everyone will get at least one free ticket
C．It may not benefit all the young people
D．Free tickets are offered once every day
26．We can infer from the passage that in England ________
A．many plays are not for young people
B．many young people don＇t like theatre
C．people know little about the plan
D．children used to receive good art education
27．According to the passage the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ________
A．controversial B．Inspiring C．exciting D．unreasonable
C
If you were to walk up to Arthur Bonner and say Hey Butterfly Man his face would break into a smile The title suits him And he loves it
Arthur Bonner works with the Palos Verdes blue butterfly once thought to have died out Today the butterfly is coming back — thanks to him But years ago if you＇d told him this was what he＇d be doing someday he would have laughed You＇re crazy As a boy he used to be a little tough guy on the streets At age thirteen he was caught by police stealing At eighteen he landed in prison for shooting a man
I knew it had hurt my mom Bonner said after he got out of prison So I told myself I would not put_my_mom_through that pain again
One day he met Professor Mattoni who was working to rebuild the habitat for an endangered butterfly called El Segundo blue
I saw the sign Butterfly Habitat’ and asked How can you have a habitat when the butterflies can just fly away？＇ Bonner recalls Dr Mattoni laughed and handed me a magnifying glass (放镜) Look at the leaves’ I could see all these caterpillars(蝴蝶幼虫) on the plant Dr Mattoni explained Without the plant there are no butterflies’
Weeks later Bonner received a call from Dr Mattoni who told him there was a butterfly which needed help That was how he met the Palos Verdes blue Since then he＇s been working for four years to help bring the butterfly back He grows astragals the only plant the butterfly eats He collects butterflies and brings them into a lab to lay eggs Then he puts new butterflies into the habitat
The butterfly＇s population once almost zero is now up to 900 For their work Bonner and Dr Mattoni received lots of awards But for Bonner he earned something more he turned his life around
For six years now Bonner has kept his promise to stay out of prison While he＇s bringing back the Palos Verdes blue the butterfly has helped bring him back too
28．When he was young Arthur Bonner ________
A．broke the law and ended up in prison
B．was fond of shooting and hurt his mom
C．often laughed at people on the streets
D．often caught butterflies and took them home
29．Bonner came to know the Palos Verdes blue after he ________
A．found the butterfly had died out
B．won many prizes from his professor
C．met Dr Mattoni a professor of biology
D．collected butterflies and put them into a lab
30．What does the underlined phrase put through mean in the 3rd paragraph
A．hurt B．Recall C．remember D．experience
31．Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A．A Promise to Mom
B．A Man Saved by Butterflies
C．A Story of Butterflies
D．A Job Offered by Dr Mattoni
D
When Andrea Peterson landed her first teaching job she faced the daunting task of creating a music program with almost no money for equipment or supplies in a climate where standardsbased learning was the focus and music just provided a break for students and teachers
For her drive and creativity in overcoming those challenges she＇s been named national teacher of the year
Principal Waynes Kettler said he＇s worked with many outstanding teachers in his 22 years as an educator but Peterson is just that one step above anybody I＇ve ever worked with before
Kettler and others at Monte Cristo Elementary School talk about the ways she has introduced the learning from other classrooms into her music program and her creativity in working around things such as the lack of money for new music
When students were reading S．E Hinton＇s novel The Outsiders in their regular classroom Peterson helped them write a 30minute play with scenes according to the book Then they chose three Broadway tunes that focused on race equality and social justice the themes of the book Peterson composed two other songs herself after classroom discussions about the play and the book
The honor means a lot to residents of Granite Foils It＇s inspiring to know that people from small towns even win national honors
As national teacher of the year Peterson will spend the more years outside the classroom as a national and international spokeswoman for education
Not surprisingly she is a big believer in the value of arts education She said it＇s essential for schools to offer classes such as art or music and physical education because for some kids one of those subjects is the only thing that attracts them to come back to school day after day
32．The underlined word daunting in Paragraph 1 most probably means ________
A．discouraging B．Interesting C．creative D．urgent
33．When Peterson began her teaching career ________
A．there already were other teachers to adopt the music program
B．she has been named national teacher in her country
C．the school lacked teaching facilities for music
D．most children in small towns liked national music
34．What is the most important reason that Peterson won the award
A．She concerned herself with current social problems
B．She motivated students to learn music with her creativity
C．She has taught music at the elementary school for 22 years
D．She made great efforts to arouse students＇ interest in literature
35．In Peterson＇s opinion ________
A．art music and PE classes are all important
B．more subjects should be offered to students
C．students should be motivated to attend art classes
D．arts education is more important than other subjects
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安徽省滁州市定远县育学校20202021学年高学期第次月考英语试题
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Here are 5 actions you can take to make a difference to our environment
1 Use fewer napkins（餐巾纸）
The next time you’re eating don’t take a bunch of napkins when you need only one If every American used an average of one less napkin every day it would prevent the use of more than a billion pounds of napkins — enough to fill the Empire State Building — from ending up in landfills Use fewer napkins and you’ll cut down on waste
2 Think before flushing
Don’t flush（水） wastefully By avoiding just one flush a day you could save about 45 gallons（加仑） of water That’s as much water as the average person in Africa uses to bathe drink clean and cook for an entire day
3 Avoid wasting food
Eat Thanksgiving leftoverDon’t let them spoil If every US household reduced food waste by the weight ofone slice of bread the money saved would be enough to pay for three meals a day for a year for every homeless child in the US
4 Kick off （踢掉）the shoes
Leave your shoes at the door when you come into your home Unwanted fertilizers（必肥料） lead（铅） and poisonous cleaners（毒清洁剂） found on outdoor surfaces can hitch a ride on your shoes and track through your house
5 Save energy
When you go out try to use public transport If you close the bathroom door when you take a bath you will keep the room warmer Your bath water’s heat stays trapped in the bathroom The water also stays hotter and longer so you don’t need to add more hot water Save energy Close the door
21 Suppose you and your parents all reduce one flush a day how much water will be saved
A About 9 gallons of water B About 14 gallons of water
C About 16 gallons of water D About 11 gallons of water
22 What do the underlined words hitch a ride mean in the passage
A Be stuck（粘贴粘粘） B Ride on you C Follow you D Visit you
23 What’s the main idea of this passage
A Save energy can help to save money
B Wasting is shameful
C One can use some ways to protect the environment
D You may make a bigger difference than others
B
There are almost limitless things to do at the seaside For an enjoyable summer day or night some that are the most fun can be simple inexpensive（贵） or absolutely free
Frolic Summer at the seaside is for as many activities as you can stand in the sand Play frisbee(飞盘) sand volleyball or any beachfree sport Jog or run while you feel the soft sand each step If it’s nice and windy go fly a kite
Picnic If you’re a bit lazy as you sun and relax on the beach you can buy takeout(外卖食物)from nearby shops If you’re there with a big family outing you may prefer to pack and bring baskets of your favorite foods and drinks
Sand castles For anyone who wishes they were still kids building castles in the sand is fun at the seashore If you’re feeling really creative add fishes frogs and whatever else your modeling skills can construct
Explore If there are hiking or biking trails along the shore or nearby take an action to discover what’s around to be collected Seashells and washedup ocean flora(植物群) are fun to hunt although finding a valuable diamond ring in the sand is much more satisfying
Socialize Meet all kinds of people If kids are with you they’re natural socializers and will easily join others in games and other fun things to do together Set up a volleyball net on the beach and soon others will join the game
Nothing For some people the top activity at the seaside is inactivity That means doing absolutely nothing After all you’ve come to the beach to relax on the warm sand and nowhere in the world is a more comfortable place
24 In the first paragraph the author ______
A advertises a scenic spot
B describes the beautiful seaside
C introduces the things that can be brought to the seaside
D shows that visitors can do many things at the seaside
25 Which can best explain the underlined word Frolic in Paragraph 2
A Tips on safety B Lively and enjoyable activities
C Famous players D Full preparation
26 According to the passage which of the following is NOT suggested by the author
A Having a picnic with your family
B Making friends with all kinds of people
C Searching for valuable jewelry in the sand
D Playing many kinds of games at the beach
27 According to the passage if you do nothing at the seaside ______
A you can still relax yourself
B you might feel uncomfortable
C you miss a chance to enjoy yourself
D you are not advised to go to the seaside again
C
Sure it＇s good to get along with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant And yes it＇s good to get along with your teacher because in general it＇s smart to learn how to relate to the different kinds of people you＇ll meet throughout your life
But really there＇s one superimportant reason why you should get along with your teacher When you do learning bursts right open says Evelyn Vuko a longtime teacher who writes an education column called Teacher Says for the Washington Post newspaper
In fact kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more but they＇re more comfortable asking questions and getting extra help This makes it easier to understand new material and do your best on tests When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher he or she can be someone to turn to with problems such as problems with learning or school matters such as bullying (欺凌弱者)
As a kid in a primary or middle school you＇re at a wonderful period in your life You＇re like a sponge (海绵) able to soak up lots of new and exciting information On top of that you＇re able to think about all this information in new ways Your teacher knows that and in most cases is very excited to be the person who＇s giving you all that material and helping you put it together Remember teachers are people too and they feel great if you＇re open to what they＇re teaching you That＇s why they wanted to be teachers in the first placeto teach
Some kids may be able to learn in any situation whether they like the teacher or not But most kids are sensitive (敏感) to the way they get along with the teacher and if things aren＇t going well they won＇t learn as well and won＇t enjoy being in class
28What does the writer mainly talk about in the passage ________
A How to get a long well with teachers
B How to make the time in the classroom more pleasant
C How important to have a good relationship with teachers
D How much the students are expected to get along with teachers
29 What does turn to in the third paragraph really mean ________
A look for B take hold of C get help from D think about
30 According to the passage which of the following can be inferred ______
A If you find it comfortable to ask questions you can build a good relationship with teachers
B If you have a good relationship with your teacher you can get more help and learn more knowledge
C If you are getting on well with your teachers you have more problems than others
D If you do your best on tests you can build a good relationship with teachers
31 Which is Not True on teachers and their work according to the passage ______
A Teachers are excited even if you wouldn＇t like to accept their teaching
B Having a bad relationship with teachers does some harm to your studies
C There are some students who can learn even if they don＇t like the teacher
D Teachers sometimes have the same feelings as students do
D
Sustainability （持续性）one of the biggest topics of the last decade has become the ray of hope to protect the planet It＇s a topic we can＇t ignore and we must act now in a more sustainable way
What does that mean for the world of technology Ewaste is one of the planet＇s biggest contributing waste problems
Not only ewaste but the materials that go into tech products are part of the problem Take the smartphone industry for example dozens of metals minerals which have to be taken from the earth （including 16 of 17 rare metals） go into making phones And with demand for mobile phones bigger than ever it＇s a problem that needs to be solved
With a challenge comes an opportunity and there＇s already some progress happeninggreat news for those of us wanting to be more sustainable with our tech People used to turn their noses up at the idea of a secondhand product but there＇s been a huge increase in demand for refurbished tech （翻新技术）For example refurbished smartphone sales in the US have risen by 28 in the last 12 months while brand new sales have fallen by 21
Many communities are making an effort to deal with ewaste as well Cities schools or churches will sometimes hold events to collect ewaste and send it to recycling centers Some companies even offer buyback programs where people will be given cash if they turn in old devices
So the next time you want to deal with your ewaste whether a smartphone a laptop an MP4 player or other consider the more environmentallyfriendly choices It is possible to be sustainable with your tech after all
32 What is the main purpose of paragraph 1
A To explain what is sustainability
B To introduce the topic of the text
C To give us an example of sustainability
D To show different topics of sustainability
33 What can be inferred from the passage
A Ewaste is the biggest waste problem
B Ewaste can＇t be dealt with in the end
C People act in a more sustainable way than before
D People would choose secondhand products in the past
34 Which of the following can be ewaste EXCEPT
A MP4 players B ebooks C laptops D smartphones
35 Which word best describes the author＇s attitude to sustainability
A Doubtful B Unclear C Negative D Supportive
答案A篇 2123 BAC B篇 2427 DBCA C篇2831 CCBA D篇 3235 BCBD
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Museums for Summer Fun and Learning Children＇s Museum of Oak Ridge
Located in a historic Manhattan Projectera building this museum is the place for visitors to earn about art science history culture and healthy living With over 20 childfriendly exhibits to explore it provides something of interest for everyone
Address 461 W Outer Dr Oak Ridge TN 37830
Admission Adults 800 Seniors 700 Children 3 & Up 600 Children under 3 Free
Children＇s Museum of Science and Technology
Founded in 1954 CMOST is the region＇s only science center CMOST provides an engaging childdirected learning environment which enables children to learn and grow through play Designed for children aged 18 months through the tween years the museum enables children to observe think and learn in a pressurefree environment by pairing creative educational tools and techniques with engaging exhibits to support active learning
Address 250 Jordan Road Troy NY 12180
Admission 800 per person aged 2 and up
African American Museum of Iowa
The AAMI is a statewide museum aimed at keeping and teaching Iowa＇s African American history As Iowa＇s leading educational resource on the topic it educates more than 30000 people each year through museum tours travelling exhibits research services youth and adult education programs and community and fundraising events
Address 5512th Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401
Admission Adults 600 Seniors 500 Students Youth 350 Children under 5 Free
Kingman Museum
Kingman Museum is a hidden treasure in Southwest Michigan housing an extensive （ 量） natural history collection As a local landmark in Battle Creek for over 80 years Kingman Museum works to provide a universal place of handson learning for the community
Address 175 Limit St Battle Creek MI 49037
Admission Free
6 Which museum charges a child aged 5 600
A Kingman Museum
B Children＇s Museum of Oak Ridge
C African American Museum of Iowa
D Children＇s Museum of Science and Technology
7 What can we know about CMOST
A It is a statewide museum
B It used to be a science lab
C It uses creative educational tools
D It is designed for children to play
8 What＇s the goal of African American Museum of Iowa
A Exhibiting artworks
B Raising funds for programs
C Providing learning sites for communities
D Protecting the African American history
B
Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur(创业者) who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy By the time she was 13 her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a supersweet treat that could save kids’ teeth instead of destroying them
It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad On the outing she was offered a candy bar However her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth But Moore was sick of missing out on candies So she desired to get round the warning Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it With that in mind Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain
With her dad’s permission she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and toothfriendly She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning Consequently she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners which can reduce oral bacteria
Moore then used her savings to get her business off the ground Afterwards she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner who finally agreed to sell Moore’s product—CanCandy
As CanCandy’s success grows so does Moore’s credibility as a young entrepreneur Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created and she’s also positive about what the future might bring She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile
Meanwhile with her parents’ help Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life Although she founded her company early on in life she wasn’t driven primarily by profit Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles She donates 10 of AilicCandy’s profits to Big Smiles With her talent and determination it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore
9 How did Moore react to her dad’s warning
A She argued with him BShe tried to find a way out
C She paid no attention DShe chose to consult dentists
10 What is special about CanCandy
A It is beneficial to dental health B It is free of sweeteners
C It is sweeter than other candies D It is produced to a dentists’ recipe
11 What does Moore expect from her business
A To earn more money B To help others find smiles
C To make herself stand out D To beat other candy companies
12 What can we learn from Alice Moore’s story
A Fame is a great thirst of the young
B A youth is to be regarded with respect
C Positive thinking and action result in success
D Success means getting personal desires satisfied
C
Growing up in south Florida Rebecca dreamed of becoming a professional singer but after a serious illness damaged her voice at college she settled for the nextbest thing
She couldn＇t be an artist but she could become a lawyer for artists I knew I＇d go to a law school and I＇d try to help musicians because even if I didn＇t have my own voice I could help them find theirs said Rebecca 19 There hasn’t been a day when I＇ve questioned my choice
That seems to be the case with hundreds of students who have signed up for entertainment law courses at Harvard Law School (HLS) over the last 20 years It marks a trend among law students to change from the traditional field of corporate law and look to Working in creative industries The trend also noticeable at other law schools around the country has pushed growth in the field of entertainment law
These students are propelled by a love for music the arts and show business It＇s an exciting career for a music lover said HLS Clinical Professor of Law Brian Price who＇s in charge of the Entertainment Law Clinic
Price added Although entertainment lawyers work behind the scenes they can have a bigger influence on artists＇ careers than managers They review artists’ agreements deals and contacts making sure their customers interests are protected
Artists are becoming wise and want to be involved in the business aspects of their careers said Price When they ask for legal advice they want to know their legal rights and how to make good deals and find ways to make more money Most HLS graduates end up working in business or corporate law though some have had successful careers in the entertainment industry Among them are Bruce Ramer 58 who represents customers like George Clooney and Clint East wood Bert Fields 52 who represents Michael Jackson
13 What does the author want to show through the example of Rebecca
A The importance of learning entertainment law
B Her determination to succeed in the field of law
C The rising popularity in the field of entertainment law
D Her dull future caused by her serious illness at college
14 What does the underlined word propelled in paragraph 4 mean
A Blown B Driven C Depressed D Confused
15 What can be learned from the last paragraph
A HLS is home to many famous artists
B Artists are wise enough to learn corporate law
C Artists are becoming more focused on legal needs
D Famous artists pay no attention to making money
16 What can be the best title for the text
A The Death of Rebecca＇s Dream
B Making It Big behind the Scenes
C Helping Musicians Improve Themselves
D A Brief Introduction to Entertainment Law
D
Who cares if people think wrongly that the Internet has had more important influences than the washing machine Why does it matter that people are more impressed by the most recent changes
It would not matter if these misjudgments were just a matter of people’s opinions However they have real impacts as they result in misguided use of scarce resources
The fascination with the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) revolution represented by the Internet has made some rich countries wrongly conclude that making things is so yesterday that they should try to live on ideas This belief in postindustrial society has led those countries to neglect their manufacturing sector(制造业) with negative consequences for their economies
Even more worryingly the fascination with the Internet by people in rich countries has moved the international community to worry about the digital divide between the rich countries and the poor countries This has led companies and individuals to donate money to developing countries to buy computer equipment and Internet facilities The question however is whether this is what the developing countries need the most Perhaps giving money for those less fashionable things such as digging wells extending electricity networks and making more affordable washing machines would have improved people’s lives more than giving every child a laptop computer or setting up Internet centres in rural villages I am not saying that those things are necessarily more important but many donators have rushed into fancy programmes without carefully assessing the relative longterm costs and benefits of alternative uses of their money
In yet another example a fascination with the new has led people to believe that the recent changes in the technologies of communications and transportation are so revolutionary that now we live in a borderless world As a result in the last twenty years or so many people have come to believe that whatever change is happening today is the result of great technological progress going against which will be like trying to turn the clock back Believing in such a world many governments have put an end to some of the very necessary regulations on crossborder flows of capital labour and goods with poor results
Understanding technological trends is very important for correctly designing economic policies both at the national and the international levels and for making the right career choices at the individual level However our fascination with the latest and our under valuation of what has already become common can and has led us in all sorts of wrong directions
17 Misjudgments on the influences of new technology can lead to
A a lack of confidence in technology
B a slow progress in technology
C a conflict of public opinions
D a waste of limited resources
18 The example in Paragraph 4 suggests that donators should
A take people’s essential needs into account
B make their programmes attractive to people
C ensure that each child gets financial support
D provide more affordable Internet facilities
19 What has led many governments to remove necessary regulations
A Neglecting the impacts of technological advances
B Believing that the world has become borderless
C Ignoring the power of economic development
D Overemphasizing the role of international communication
20 What can we learn from the passage
A People should be encouraged to make more donations
B Traditional technology still has a place nowadays
C Making right career choices is crucial to personal success
D Economic policies should follow technological trends
答案
2123 BCD 2427 BABC 2831 CBCB 3235 DABB
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If you＇ve fallen in love with stories about prince and princess l＇ve got you covered with the
books below which are brand new in 2019
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
This Beauty and the Beast retelling follows PrinceRhen cursed into a beast by a powerful
woman and Harper a teenage girl who might be able to save him But powerful forces are standing against them and it will take more than a broken curse to save them from ruin
Sherwood by Meagan Spooner
This Robin Hood retelling from the view of Maid Marian opens after Robin of Locksley＇s death Maid Marian doesn＇t know how she＇1l go on but the people of Locksley town pressed by the Sheriff of Nottingham need a protector Marian never meant to tread in Robin＇s footsteps but now she＇ll make the choice to become her own hero
Blanca Roja by AnnaMarie MCLemore
This Snow White retells Blanca and Roja as they meet a spell(咒语) that will pull them into a dangerous game which will leave one of them and trap the other in the body of a swan
A Blade So Black by LL McKinney
This Alice in Wonderland retelling follows Alice trained to battle monsters in the dark kingdom known as Wonderland When Alice＇s teacher is poisoned she has to find the medicine by going deeper into Wonderland where she＇s ever gone before
21 Which book is similar to Beauty and the Beast
A Sherwood B Blanca & Roja C A Blade So Black D A Curse So Dark and Lonely
22 Who is the main character of Sherwood
A Meagan Spoon B Robin Hood C Maid Marian D Anna Marie McLemore
23 Why does Alice go deeper into Wonderland
A To save her teacher ＇s life B To fight against some monsters
C To find her own handsome prince D To trap a girl in the body of a swan
B
At the age of sevenwhile his friends were spending their pocket money on things like candy and toys Jose Adolfo Quisocola was busy saving money for basic purchases To try to get his peers （龄） to do the same the boy from Peru came up with the idea of an eco﹣bank the Bartselana Student Bank which allows kids of all ages to become financially independent while also helping the environment．
Set up in 2012 the bank is the world＇s first bank for kids To become a member a kid has to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and set a savings goal Once accepted all bank partners are required to deposit at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and observe other requirements such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops．
The waste accumulated is sold to local recycling companies which thanks to Jose＇s efforts pay a higher﹣than﹣market rate for everything brought in by the bank members The money received is placed in the personal account where they collect until the savings goal is reached The account holder can then withdraw the money or choose to leave it and make it continue to grow for a bigger target At the beginning my teachers thought I was crazy or that a child could not undertake this type of project Jose recalls They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its present Luckily I had the support of the school headmaster and an assistant in my class．
The boy＇s efforts paid off and by 2013 the bank had over 200 members who brought in one ton of recyclable waste Today the eco﹣bank which now has the support of several local institutions boasts ten educational centers They are designed to teach over 3000 students aged 10 to 18 to become financially independent use their money wisely and help the environment．
Not surprisingly Jose＇s efforts have earned him several national and international awards On November 20 2018 Jose won Children＇s Climate Prize which comes with a medal and 5500 in prize money and is given to a child or youth who has accomplished an extraordinary achievement for the climate or environment．
24Why did Jose set up the bank？
A To raise money and set up a recycling company．
B To buy necessities and donate them to needy kids．
C To save much money and protect the environment．
D To educate the students and help them win prizes．
25How can a kid be admitted to the eco﹣bank？
A By donating to the eco﹣bank．
B By sending in an application．
C By turning in one kilogram of waste in a month．
D By presenting a savings goal and a certain amount of waste．
26How did the teachers feel about Jose＇s program at first？
A Doubtful． B Excited．
C Moved． D Unworried．
27What is Paragraph 4 mainly about？
A How the environment is improved．
B What the project has achieved．
C How tons of waste has been recycled．
D What support the local institutions get．
C
Clothes can make phone calls play music dial your pal＇s number keep you warm during cold weather and operate your computer？
This is not a fantasy A British company called Electrotextiles has created a wide range of clothes ﹣ clothes that have minds of their own Scientists working for the company have invented a kind of cloth that can be mixed with flexible（弹性）electronic materials to create intelligent clothing The results are electronic garments（衣服）．
If you think the wearer has to be wired to different devices think again These designer clothes are wire﹣free soft to touch and washable Like any electronic device these high﹣tech clothes have to be powered Currently a tiny nine﹣volt battery serves the purpose But the researchers hope that in the near future the clothes will produce electricity by using body heat These clothes are 100 percent shock proof they say．
The Electrotextiles team has also created the world＇s first cloth keyboard This keyboard can be sewn into your trousers or skirt．To use this device you will have to sit down and tap on your lap These ＇lap﹣tap＇ gadgets（器具）are all set to take over laptop computers
Another useful garment is the shirt﹣cum﹣mobile phone This handy invention enables drivers to chat comfortably with others at the wheel Other popular electronic wear include the denim（牛仔布）jacket with flexible earphones sewn into the hood and the electronic ski jacket with a built﹣in heater The ski jacket is also programmed to send signals to a satellite This technology is known as global positioning system and can be used to track lost skiers and wandering kids．
Having completed the cloth keyboard scientists have already started to work on a new project ﹣ a necktie that can be used as a computer mouse What is the next Do you have any idea？
28The electronic garments are similar to other electronic devices in that ．
A they feel smooth and soft
B they use electricity as power
C they can be washed in water
D they are made from flexible materials
29How will researchers improve these high﹣tech clothes？
A Body heat will be used as power．
B The wearer will not get shocked．
C A tiny nine﹣volt battery will work．
D They will get charged automatically．
30What does the underlined phrase This handy invention in Paragraph 5 refer to？
A The laptop computer．
B The electronic ski jacket．
C The shirt﹣cum﹣mobile phone．
D The world＇s first cloth keyboard．
31The main purpose of the text is ．
A to advertise for an English company
B to predict the future trend of science
C to show how rapidly science develops
D to introduce some intelligent clothing
D
The new garbage sorting(垃圾分类) regulation has taken effect in Shanghai starting July l Many citizens are still confused about the classification of the four different types of trash Thankfully authorities have released an official guideline to clarify the new rules
The guideline published by the Shanghai Greenery and Public Sanitation Bureau provides a rather clear definition on the four kinds of waste recyclable waste hazardous(害) waste
household food waste and residual(剩余) waste
Hazardous waste as the name suggests includes assorted poisonous materials like used batteries lightbulbs outofdate medicines paint and pesticides
Household food wastewhich is translated to wet trashin Chinese refers to food Ieftovers rotten food pet food fruit peels remains of TCM herbs(中药) and flowers
Paper plastic glass metal and textiles(纺织品) are counted as recyclable waste
The definition of residual waste is a little confusing Anything that is not listed above belongs in this category
As specific as the new guideline is residents still have a hard time sorting trash correctly and are finding it challenging to memorize them all For instance both plastic bottles and bubble tea or coffee cups are plastic materials However the former falls to the category of recyclable waste and the latter belongs to residual waste To save the hassle some netizens have come up with their own ways to sort trash
We should do this from a pig＇s angle commented one netizen(网民) Those edible(食) for pigs are household food waste Those even pigs don＇t want to eat are residual waste If a pig
consumes something and dies of it then something must be hazardous waste Those which can be sold and the money we gain can be used to purchase pigs are recyclable waste The new regulation has gone into effect since July I Those who do not sort their trash properly will be fined RMB200
32 What do the old coats you want to throw away belong to
A Residual waste B Hazardous waste
C Recyclable waste D Household food waste
33 What is the common point of wet trash
A They all contain water
B They all come from plants
C They can give off bad smell
D They can be broken up easily
34 What is the tone of the netizen
A Serious B Humorous C Delightful D Uncertain
35 What is the main idea of the text
A The four sorts of garbage are forbidden in Shanghai
B Shanghai garbage sorting enforcement begins
C People are still confused about garbage sorting
D The citizens in Shanghai support the garbage sorting policy
答案2123 DCA 2427 CDAB 2831 BACD 3235 CDBB
安徽省淮北市树高级中学20202021学年高学期第次阶段考试英语试题
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Four Great Persons
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(17561791)
Born in Austria in 1756 Mozart was the son of a successful musician He wrote his first piece of published music at five Within the year he began playing for the public which included a tour of Europe where people admired the young boy’s talent By the time he was a teenager Mozart had written several operas He wrote over 600 pieces of music in his lifetime
Shirley Temple (19282014)
Shirley Temple received her first acting chance at the age of three and starred in Carolina her first film at six She quickly caught attention and by 1940 she had starred in 43 films including Bright Eyes for which she won a special award for Outstanding Personality As an adult Temple became a US diplomat(外交官) for the United Nations
Nkosi Johnson(19892001)
South African Nkosi Johnson was born HIVpositive(携带艾滋病毒) His story caught the media’s attention when his local public school refused to admit him because of his condition Soon he traveled the world telling his story wherever he couldencouraging other patients to speak out Besideshe founded Nokie’s Havena safe place for HIVpositive mothers and their childrenIn 2005he was award the International Children’s Peace Prize
Alexandra Scott(19962004)
Alexandra Scott had cancer before she celebrated her first birthdayAt the age of four she decided to raise money for other children going through the same thingSo she set up a lemonade stand(摊位)which inspired others to start lemonade stands tooThey raised over1 million before Scott died of cancerHer family carries on her legacy(遗产) through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundationwhich has raised over 150 million
21 Who changed hisher career path when heshe grew up
AWolfgang Amadeus Mozart BShirley Temple
CNkosi Johnson DAlexandar Scott
22What happened to Nkosi Johnson according to the text
AHe got HIVpositive soon after he was born BHe caught wide attention for his disease
CHe was once refused by schools for his illness DHe was awarded a prize for his high grades
23What can we know about the four persons from the text
AThey became wellknown at an early age
BThey had a hard time when they were a child
CThey behaved kindly to other people as a child
DThey were hardworking when they were young
B
On Monday May Americans will celebrate Memorial Day The holiday is celebrated by millions of people on the last Monday To students it means the end of the school year and the start of a long lazy summer break For adults the holiday is a reminder to firm up vacations plans and host barbecue parties
What gets ignored in all this excitement is the real purpose of the holiday which is to honor and remember the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives to protect and defend the right to freedom in the battle
The holiday was first observed(庆祝) as Decoration Day on My 301868 by General Logan By 1890 it had become a fixture(固定日期) on the calendar in all Northern States
It was only after World War I when the holiday was extended to honor all dead military personnel that Decoration Day began to be celebrated nationally Though the name Memorial Day began to surface as early as 1882 it did not become popular until after World War II and was not declared official by federal law until 1967
Four years later Memorial Day was declared an official national holiday But instead of May 30 lawmakers decided that the celebrations should be held on the last Monday of May to enable Americans to enjoy a threeday weekend Though that has been a good idea it has also resulted in the day losing some of it significance
Concerned that Americans would forget why the day is celebrated in December 2000 former US President Clinton signed the National Moment of Remembrance Act The law requires all Americans to observe a minute of silence at 300 pm to honor the heroes that have sacrificed their lives for the safety and freedom of the country
24 What is the real goal of Memorial Day
A To tell people to value the happy life
B To show the end of the school year
C To remind adults to firm up their vacation plans
D To honor those who died in the service of the country
25 When was Memorial Day declared an official national holiday
A In 1868 B In 1890 C In 1967 D In 1971
26 Why should Memorial Day be held on the last Monday of May according to the lawmakers
A The flowers will be in bloom all over the country
B Americans will enjoy a threeday weekend
C People can well honor those who died in the battle
D Many people are confused about Memorial Day
27 What is the best title for the text
A Why Americans celebrate Memorial Day B To celebrate Memorial Day or not
C Ways to observe Memorial Day D The debate behind Memorial Day
C
Ieoh Ming Pei one of the bestknown and most productive architects of the 20th century died at the age of 102
Peithe son of an outstanding banker in China left his homeland in 1935 moving to the US and studying architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University After teaching and working for the US government he went to work for a New York developer in 1948 and started his own firm in 1955
The museums hotels schools and other structures that Pei built around the world showed precision geometry() and an abstract quality with a huge respect for light They were composed of stone steel and glass and as with the Louver he often worked glass pyramids into his projects
The repair of Paris’ Louvre Museum proved to be Pei’s most controversial(争议) workstarting with the fact that he was not French He created a modern 70foottall steelframed glasswalled pyramid as a grand entrance for the museum with three smaller pyramids nearby It was a striking contrast () to the existing Louver structures in classic French style and was reviled by many French A French newspaper described Pei’s pyramids as an annex(附属建筑) to Disneyland while an environmental group said they belonged in a desert
When Pei won the international Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1983 he used the ＄100000 award to start a program for encouraging Chinese architects to study in the United States
Even though he formally retired from his firm in 1990 Pei was still taking on projects in his late 80s such as museums in Luxembourg Qatar and his home townSuzhou
28 What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about
AMr Pei’s achievements B The features of Mr Pei’s works
C The best example of Mr Pei’s works D Mr Pei’s preference for glass pyramids
29 Why did some people dislike the repaired Louver Museum
AIt is good but too small B It looks like Disneyland
CIt was repaired mainly by the French D Its style is different from what it used to be
30 Which word can replace the underlined word reviled in paragraph 4
A Criticized B Appreciated C Remembered DIgnored
31 What fact can best prove Pei was a creative and determined person
A Taking on projects in his late 80s
B Winning Pritzker Architecture Prize
C The repair of Paris’ Louver Museum
D Founding a scholarship for Chinese for Chinese architects
D
While abroad sharing an apartment with people from other cultures is a great way of getting the most out of this discovery phase This is a situation which will take some time to adjust to Here are some tips for making the process go smoother
Start by being aware of your own culture values and attitudes Understand that people who have not grown up in the same country as you can sometimes interpret(理解) some of your behaviors the wrong way To avoid this seek feedback from your friends and family to find out more about what type of person you are and what might come across as offensive to people who do not know you You might consider conducting a little research into what type of stereotypes（成见） other cultures might hold for people from your country
Be understanding and patient Now that you know people are all different be understanding when you get to know them Try to be openminded so that you start off on the good foot This will facilitate communication with them To better get to know each other plan to spend some time doing what each of you likes to in your spare time Also the other person might be from somewhere where they do not usually do these activities Cook meals together go out on the town listen to music take a weekend trip and play some board games The opportunities to learn from each other are endless but sometimes it can take some initiative(动权）to actually make it happen
People are more similar than you think most of the time We grow up in such a large world with so much information everywhere and sometimes we can be misled into thinking something that we should not believe We have had the opportunity to make up our own minds So be kind you don’t know where people come from and what their story is
32 How can you avoid misunderstanding in other countries
A By letting others know your culture B By knowing what kind of people you are
C By being aware of your stereotypes D By showing your values and attitudes clearly
33 What does the underlined word facilitate in Paragraph 3 mean
A Promote B Prevent C Step D Attract
34 What’s the advantages of doing activities with others
A Knowing their differences B Killing your spare time easily
C Finding chances to learn from others D Let others know your stereotypes
35 What can we know from Paragraph 4
A The world is too large and has a lot of information
B There aren’t many similarities between people
C We can’t be misled into believing everything
D Being friendly is good for your communication
答案
21 23 BCA 2427 DDBA 2831 BDAC 3235 BACD
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