单元综合检测(二)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
If you have a chance to go to Finland，you will probably be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.
Take the taxi drivers for example.Taxis in Finland are mostly high class Benz with a fare of two US dollars a kilometre.You can go anywhere in one，tell the driver to drop you at any place，saying that you have some business to attend to，and then walk off without paying your fare.The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.
The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests，but also serve outside diners.Hotel guests have their meals free，so they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals.The most they would do to show their good faith is to wave their registration(注册)cards to the waiter.With such a loose check，you can easily use any old registration card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.
The Finnish workers are paid by the hour.They will work on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate.From then on，they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly.
With so many loopholes (漏洞)in everyday life，surely Finland must be a heaven to those who love to take “petty advantages”．But the strange thing is，all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fares after they have attended to their business；not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms.And workers always give an honest account of the exact hours they put in.As the Finnishes always act on good faith in everything they do，living in such a society has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”．
In a society of such high moral practice，what need is there for people to be on guard against others
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。在作者眼中，芬兰人的“愚蠢”随处可见，可高度文明的芬兰人却很自律，谁也不会占小便宜。
1．While taking a taxi in Finland，________．
A．a passenger can go anywhere without having to pay the driver
B．a passenger pays two US dollars for a taxi ride
C．a passenger can never be refused by the taxi driver wherever he wants to go
D．a passenger needs to provide a demonstration of good faith before leaving without paying
C [细节理解题。由第二段中的“You can go anywhere in one，tell the driver to drop you at any place，saying that you have some business to attend to，and then walk off without paying your fare.The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.”可知，C项为正确选项。]
2．We know from the passage that big hotels in Finland ________．
A．are mostly poorly managed
B．provide meals for any diners
C．provide free wine and charge for food
D．provide meals for only those who live in the hotels
B [细节理解题。由第三段中的“The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests，but also serve outside diners.”可知，餐厅除了接待酒店入住的客人，也接待非入住的客人。]
3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．The workers in Finland are paid by the hour.
B．The workers are always honest with their working hours.
C．The workers and their bosses will make an agreement in advance about the pay.
D．The bosses in Finland are too busy to check the working hours of their employees.
D [细节理解题。由第四段可知，员工只要告诉老板自己工作的时长，老板就会付相应的酬金。这说明芬兰社会的文明程度很高，彼此信任，不能说明老板太忙而没时间亲自检查员工的工作时间。]
B
(2020·浙江台州书生中学高一上第一次月考)
There is an old saying that America and Britain are “two nations divided by a common language”．No one knows exactly who said this，but it reflects the way many British people feel about American English.But are American and British English really so different
Vocabulary
The most obvious difference between American and British English is vocabulary.There are hundreds of everyday words that are different.For example，Americans go on vacation while British people go on holiday；New Yorkers live in apartments while Londoners live in flats.There are far more examples than we can talk about here.Fortunately，most Americans and British people can usually guess the meaning through the context of a sentence.
Past Tense Verbs
You'll also find some differences in past forms of irregular verbs.The past tense of “learn” in American English is “learned”．British English has the option of “learned” or “learnt”．The same rule applies to “dreamed” and “dreamt”，“burned” and “burnt”，and “leaned” and “leant”．Americans tend to use the ed ending; British people tend to use the t ending.
Spelling
There are hundreds of slight spelling differences between British and American English.Noah Webster，an author，politician and teacher，made an effort to reform English spelling in the late 1700s.
Webster wanted to spell words the way they sounded.You can see Webster's legacy in the American spelling of words like color ( from colour)，honor (from honour)，and labor (from labour).
Not So Different After All
British and American English have far more similarities than differences.With the exception of some regional dialects，most British people and Americans can understand each other without too much difficulty.They watch each other's TV shows，sing each other's songs and read each other's books.They even make fun of each other's accents (口音).
【语篇解读】 本文介绍了英式英语和美式英语的不同之处：词汇、动词过去式、拼写。尽管有不同，但这并不影响两国人的交流。
4．Which of the following is a group of American words
A．Vacation；holiday. B．Apartment；flat.
C．Vacation；apartment. D．Holiday；flat.
C [细节理解题。根据第二段中“For example，Americans go on vacation while British people go on holiday；New Yorkers live in apartments while Londoners live in flats.”可知，vacation和apartment都是美国人用的词汇，故选C项。]
5．The underlined word “option” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by ________．
A．choice B．change
C．structure D．use
A [词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“learned”or“learnt”可知，关于learn的过去式英国人可以写learned也可以写learnt，即他们可以在这两种写法中任选一个。由此可以推测出画线词的意思是“选择”，故选A项。]
6．What do we know about British and American English from the last paragraph
A．They both have some strange words.
B．They are affecting people using them.
C．They connect people of the two countries.
D．Their differences have little effect on communication.
D [细节理解题。根据最后一段中“British and American English have far more similarities than differences.With the exception of some regional dialects，most British people and Americans can understand each other without too much difficulty.”可知，英式英语和美式英语的相似之处远多于不同之处，除了一些方言，大多数英国人和美国人之间的交流是没有困难的。也就是说，这两种英语的不同几乎不影响人们的交流，故选D项。]
7．What can be the best title for the text
A．Ways to Tell British English from American
English
B．Differences Between British and American English
C．Development of British and American English
D．Difficulty for British People and Americans to
Understand Each Other
B [标题归纳题。本文主要介绍英式英语和美式英语的不同之处，选项B.Differences between British and American English.(英式英语和美式英语之间的不同之处)可以作为本文标题。故选B项。]
C
Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun，according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.
While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers，some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children's lives，and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.
According to the report's key findings，“the proportion (比例)who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13 year olds and 9 percent of 17 year olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”
The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children，ages 2—8，remain largely the same.But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined，from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.
When it comes to technology and reading，the report does little to counsel (建议)parents looking for data about the effect of e readers and tablets on reading.It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading，mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.
The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading.Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently，compared to infrequent readers，have more books in the home，more books purchased for them，parents who read more often，and parents who set aside time for them to read.
As the end of school approaches，and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近)ahead，parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇议论文。文章介绍了Common Sense Media(常识媒体)的一个研究报告。报告内容是有关儿童阅读习惯的。该报告表明家长的示范引领对于儿童阅读习惯的培养作用非凡。
8．What is the Common Sense Media report probably about
A．Children's reading habits.
B．Quality of children's books.
C．Children's after class activities.
D．Parent child relationships.
A [主旨大意题。全文贯穿的一个重要线索词是report，这个report就是Common Sense Media发布的，因此从第一段便可得出答案，常识媒体的报告内容是有关儿童阅读习惯方面的。故选A项。]
9．Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”？
A．In Paragraph 2. B．In Paragraph 3.
C．In Paragraph 4. D．In Paragraph 5.
B [推理判断题。第一段提出“儿童更少地为了乐趣而阅读”，第三段利用了一些数据来支持这一论点。故选B项。]
10．Why do many parents limit electronic reading
A．E books are of poor quality.
B．It could be a waste of time.
C．It may harm children's health.
D．E readers are expensive.
C [细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句中的“mainly due to concerns about increased screen time”可以推出，家长限制孩子电子阅读的原因是担心孩子使用电子产品的时间增加，会对健康造成危害。故选C项。]
11．How should parents encourage their children to read more
A．Act as role models for them.
B．Ask them to write book reports.
C．Set up reading groups for them.
D．Talk with their reading class teachers.
A [推理判断题。根据第六段第一句“The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading.”可知，家长应该起模范带头作用，引导孩子多阅读。故选A项。]
D
It is said that many brain training products is able to keep us mentally fit.Some products even claim that brain training can prevent dementia (痴呆)in old age.Many such products are only money making rubbish.Also，there is no scientific proof that games or other brain exercises can have this effect.That is what the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG)pointed out.
As we get older，our thinking gets slower and it is harder for us to learn new things.Many people try to stay mentally fit by，for example，learning a new language or doing crossword puter games that aim to keep the brain active are also becoming increasingly popular.“Doing exercises like trying to find symbols on a computer screen as fast as possible can actually improve your reaction time，” explains Professor Peter Sawicki，the Institute's Director.“But scientific studies have shown that brain training only leads to an improvement in one aspect that it is aimed at.So if you learn to find symbols quickly，it does not mean that you will be able to improve your memory.”
Research has not shown that brain training can keep up or enhance (加强)people's overall (全面的)mental abilities as commonly thought.“So there is no need to feel bad if you do not enjoy brain training：there are no health reasons for doing it，” says Sawicki.“But if you think brain training exercises are interesting，you can try out different things.For example，completing the order of letters can improve your logic skills.And practicing word association techniques can help you to remember things better.You can do all of these things at home on your own.”
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述研究发现大脑训练并不会像人们认为的那样提高人的大脑能力。
12．What can we learn about the brain training products according to the passage
A．They are expensive.
B．They are effective.
C．They are harmful to the brain.
D．They are unreliable.
D [细节理解题。根据第一段的“Many such products are only money making rubbish.Also，there is no scientific proof that games or other brain exercises can have this effect.(很多这样的产品都是只为了赚钱的垃圾。而且，没有科学证据可以证明这些游戏或大脑锻炼有这种功效)”可知，本文作者认为大脑训练产品是不可靠的，因为没有科学证据证明它们有用。They are unreliable(它们不可靠)符合以上说法，故选D项。]
13．According to Peter Sawicki，brain training exercises can ________．
A．only improve a certain ability of people
B．help all people improve their memory
C．keep the brain active for a longer time
D．only improve your reaction time
A [细节理解题。根据第二段的“But scientific studies have shown that brain training only leads to an improvement in one aspect that it is aimed at.So if you learn to find symbols quickly，it does not mean that you will be able to improve your memory.(但研究表明：大脑训练只能使其所针对的一个方面得到改善，所以，如果你学会了快速寻找图像，这并不意味着你就能提高你的记忆能力)”可知，Peter Sawicki认为大脑训练只能改善人的某一项能力。only improve a certain ability of people(只能改善人的某一项能力)符合以上说法，故选A项。]
14．The last paragraph shows that brain training exercises should be done ________．
A．when you can't learn new things
B．in a relaxing way
C．under strict instructions
D．when your thinking gets much slower
B [推理判断题。根据最后一段的“‘So there is no need to feel bad if you do not enjoy brain training：there are no health reasons for doing it，’ says Sawicki. ‘But if you think brain training exercises are interesting，you can try out different things...(Sawicki说：“所以，如果你不喜欢大脑训练，也没有必要感觉糟糕：这样做没有任何健康方面的理由。”“但如果你认为大脑训练很有趣，你可以尝试不同的东西。”)”可推测，Sawicki认为做大脑训练时应该放松，不要想太多，如果觉得有趣就做，如果觉得不喜欢就不做。in a relaxing way(用放松的方式)符合以上推测，故选B项。]
15．On the whole，researchers think that brain training exercises ________．
A．aren't as effective as commonly thought
B．are just designed for young people to have fun
C．may benefit people in some indirect ways
D．shouldn't be encouraged
A [细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Research has not shown that brain training can keep up or enhance people's overall mental abilities as commonly thought.(研究还没有表明大脑训练可以像通常认为的那样保持或加强人们的整体智力)”可知，研究人员认为大脑训练没有人们通常认为的那样有效。aren't as effective as commonly thought(不是像通常认为的那样有效)符合以上说法，故选A项。]
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
How to Remember What You Read
Reading is important.But the next step is making sure that you remember what you've read！__16__ You may have just read the text，but the ideas，concepts and images (形象)may fly right out of your head.Here are a few tricks for remembering what you read.
·__17__
If the plot，characters，or word usage is confusing for you，you likely won't be able to remember what you read.It's a bit like reading a foreign language.If you don't understand what you're reading，how would you remember it But there are a few things you can do...Use a dictionary; look up the difficult words.
·Are you connected
Does a character remind you of a friend Does the setting make you want to visit the place Does the book inspire you，and make you want to read more With some books，you may feel a connection right away.__18__ How willing are you to make the connections happen
·Read it; hear it; be it!
Read the lines.Then，speak them out loud.And，put some characters into the words.When he was writing his novels，Charles Dickens would act out the parts of the characters.He'd make faces in the mirror，and change his voice for each character.__19__
·How often do you read
If you read frequently，you'll likely have an easier time with remembering what you're reading (and what you've read).__20__ As you make reading a regular part of your life，you'll make more connections，stay more focused and understand the text better.You'll learn to enjoy literature—as you remember what you read!
A．Are you confused
B．Practice makes perfect.
C．What's your motivation
D．Memory is sometimes a tricky thing.
E．Marking helps you remember what you read.
F．But other books require a bit more work on your part.
G．You can do the same thing when you are reading the text!
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何记住读过的内容给出了几个小诀窍。
16．D [空后表示“你或许刚刚读完文章，但大意、概念和形象可能会马上从你的大脑中消失”。根据转折连词but可知，前后语意相反，刚刚读完文章就会忘记，那么记忆有时就是件“棘手的(tricky)”事。]
17．A [空格单独一行，且与下面的标题句并列，由此推断，该句应为概括性语句，再结合下文的confusing和“don't understand what you're reading”可知，本段是对产生的“困惑”给出小诀窍，故A项“你困惑吗？”为最佳选项。]
18．F [根据空格前面的内容可知，读书需要联系，有些书，你或许马上能建立联系。空格后句意为“你有多愿意建立这些联系？”，此处表示转折，而且前面有some books，后面必定会有other之类的与之对应的词，F项“But other books require a bit more work on your part.”满足条件。]
19．G [空格位于段末，根据文章的写作思路推测，此处应是段落总结性的句子，再分析空格前的内容可知，该段主要讲了读书的活动，所以G项“你读文章时也可以这样做！”符合语境。]
20．B [空格前一句意为“如果经常阅读，你可能更容易记住你正在读(和读过)的内容”，空格后一句意为“当阅读成为你日常生活的一部分时，你会建立更多的联系，更加专注于阅读，更好地理解文章”，根据frequently，regular等词汇推知，要多阅读，才能记住文章。此处B项“熟能生巧”符合语境。]
Ⅲ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
Ibby Piracha is one of many regular customers at his local Starbucks in a small town in Virginia.However，Ibby isn't like the other regulars—he's __21__．Krystal Payne，a new employee，wanted to do something to make Ibby feel more __22__．So she spoke with other employees about Ibby，learning they always did what they could to give him excellent __23__．
But Payne wanted to take it a step further.She went home and spent her night learning American Sign Language so she could better __24__ with Ibby.The next day，she wrote him a small __25__ saying: “I've been learning ASL，just so you can have the same __26__ as everyone else.”
Ibby，who was overcome with emotion over this small act of kindness，has __27__ the note at home ever since.He was so __28__ by Payne's gesture that he posted it on Facebook to share with his friends.His __29__ was then reposted by many other people.He is happy that Payne is getting the __30__ she deserves(应得).
The next morning，Payne heard about the post when her manager __31__ her and mentioned there were many requests from reporters to __32__ her.
“My job is to __33__ people have the experience they expect and that's what I gave him，” said Payne.Ibby sees Payne's act of kindness as an inspiration.“It shows that she respects deaf people，” he said.
Payne now knows enough ASL to take Ibby's __34__，which makes Ibby's life much easier.Ibby still loves to visit the coffee shop，saying it is something that “gave me genuine __35__—even now，I'm still smiling”．
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位星巴克服务员佩恩为了给聋哑顾客伊比提供更好的服务而自学手语的故事。
21．A.quiet B．famous
C．deaf D．blind
C [根据第二段中的“She went home and spent her night learning American Sign Language so she could better ________ with Ibby.”及倒数第二段中的“It shows that she respects deaf people”可知，伊比是个聋哑人。故选C项。 ]
22．A.welcome B．cheerful
C．different D．confident
A [根据下文“So she spoke with other employees about Ibby，learning they always did what they could to give him excellent ________．”可知，佩恩想做点什么，以让伊比觉得更受欢迎。故选A项。]
23．A.presents B．ideas
C．service D．guide
C [根据空前的“they always did what they could”可知，此处是说店里的服务员一直尽力给伊比提供很好的服务。故选C项。]
24．A.live B．compete
C．play D．communicate
D [根据空前的“She went home and spent her night learning American Sign Language”可知，佩恩自学手语，这样就能更好地与伊比交流。故选D项。]
25．A.note B．story
C．tip D．report
A [根据第三段的“has ________ the note at home ever since”可知，佩恩给伊比写了一个便条。故选A项。]
26．A.right B．experience
C．chance D．emotion
B [根据倒数第二段的“My job is to ________ people have the experience they expect and that's what I gave him，”said Payne.可知，佩恩是为了让伊比和其他顾客有一样的体验(experience)。故选B项。]
27．A.kept B．copied
C．read D．shared
A [根据空前的“Ibby，who was overcome with emotion over this small act of kindness”可知，伊比很感动，所以把佩恩给他写的便条保存在了家里。keep意为“保留”。故选A项。]
28．A.bothered B．moved
C．confused D．attracted
B [根据“Ibby，who was overcome with emotion over this small act of kindness”可知，伊比深受感动(moved)。故选B项。]
29．A.story B．gesture
C．post D．picture
C [根据上一句的“he posted it on Facebook to share with his friends”可知，此处是说伊比的帖子被许多人转发。post在此处作名词，意为“帖子”。故选C项。]
30．A.chance B．pay
C．award D．recognition
D [根据空后的“she deserves”和下文的“there were many requests from reporters to ________ her”可知，此处是说，伊比很高兴佩恩的善行得到了人们的赞赏。recognition意为“(公众的)表彰，赞扬”。故选D项。]
31．A.praised B．questioned
C．criticised D．warned
A [根据语境，此处是说在经理表扬(praised)她时，她才知道了帖子这件事。故选A项。]
32．A.understand B．interview
C．meet D．promote
B [根据空前的“there were many requests from reporters”可知，此处是说有很多记者要求采访佩恩。故选B项。]
33．A.protect B．promise
C．allow for D．make sure
D [句意：佩恩说：“我的工作就是确保人们享受到他们期望的体验，那也正是我为他(伊比)所做的。”make sure意为“确保”。故选D项。]
34．A.step B．rule
C．order D．advice
C [根据语境可知，佩恩现在学会的手语足以用来给伊比点餐。take one's order意为“给某人点餐”。故选C项。]
35．A.surprise B．pride
C．challenge D．happiness
D [根据空后的“I'm still smiling”可知，伊比很爱去这家咖啡店，说它给他带来了真正的快乐。故选D项。]
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
(2020·河北保定一中高一月考)One of the purposes of children's slang (俚语)36.________(be)to stop adults from being able to understand what they're saying.Obviously，the strategy works.Recent research shows that 37.________ majority of adults can't translate the meaning of common slang.
In a survey of 45，000 people last month，38.________ was found that 85 percent of adults didn't understand the translations of emoji (表情符号)and text.The researchers warned that a lack of 39.________ (aware)of what children are communicating online can leave them unprotected，with phrases that express eating disorders and unhappiness not 40.________(understand).
For young people growing up with technology，this new language comes 41.________( natural )，but it's leaving some adults unsure about 42.________ is being said by their children online.It's important for adults to speak to young people about how they use social media and chat online.
Caroline Bunting，general manager at Internet matters，said，“While it is unrealistic to expect parents 43.________(know)every piece of Internet slang their children will ever say，online safety starts 44.________ a conversation.It's vital for parents to talk to their kids about their digital worlds，including all 45.________(sort)of things they might experience online and the types of problems to be aware of.”
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述的是儿童俚语。最近的研究表明，大多数成年人都无法理解普通俚语的含义。对于父母来说，和他们的孩子谈论他们的数字世界是至关重要的，包括他们可能在网上体验到的各种各样的事情，以及需要注意的问题类型。
36．is [考查时态和主谓一致。句意：儿童俚语的目的之一是阻止成年人理解他们的意思。结合句意可知句子用一般现在时，再根据句子主语one of...可知答案为is。]
37．the/a [考查冠词。句意：最近的研究表明，大多数成年人都无法理解普通俚语的含义。结合句意可知答案为the/a。]
38．it [考查it的用法。句意：在上个月对45 000人进行的一项调查中，有85%的成年人不理解表情符号和文本的翻译。此处it作形式主语，真正的主语是后面that引导的从句。故答案为it。]
39．awareness [考查词性转换。句意：研究人员警告说，缺乏对孩子在网上交流的意识，会让他们不受保护——他们用一些短语表达饮食失调和不被理解的不快。 “a lack of＋名词”意为“短缺……”，故答案为awareness。]
40．understood [考查过去分词。句意同上题。此处是过去分词短语作后置定语，故答案为understood。]
41．naturally [考查词性转换。句意：对于那些随着技术成长的年轻人来说，这种新语言是自然产生的，但这让一些成年人不确定自己的孩子在网上说了什么。副词修饰动词，故答案为naturally。]
42．what [考查宾语从句。句意同上题。介词about后面是宾语从句，从句缺少主语和引导词，所填词需要起双重作用，故答案为what。]
43．to know [ 考查固定结构。expect sb. to do sth.期盼某人做某事，故答案为to know。]
44．with [考查介词。句意：虽然指望父母们知道他们的孩子将会说的每一个网络俚语是不现实的，但线上安全从对话开始。start with从……开始，故答案为with。]
45．sorts [考查固定词组。all sorts of各种各样的，故答案为sorts。]
Ⅴ.写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
(2020·浙江省台州中学高一月考)假设你是李华，作为班长，请你代表班级根据以下内容给新任外教Mr.Smith写一封信，向他表示欢迎并转达同学们对英语课的期望：
1.介绍西方文化；
2.组织多样的活动；
3.关注学生的发音。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mr.Smith，
I'm writing on behalf of my class to___________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Yours，
Li Hua
[参考范文]
Dear Mr.Smith，
I'm writing on behalf of my class to express our warm welcome to you.Here are some of our expectations for your English class.
First，we'd like to have topics in class about Western culture.We are all very interested in knowing more about culture behind the language.Besides，we'd appreciate various activities to get everyone involved in speaking English.Last but not least，please give us some guidance and training in our pronunciation，because we all hope to speak English fluently and clearly just as you native speakers do.
Thank you very much.Looking forward to meeting you！
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A Faithful Friend
Neil loves to travel and he was so fond of forests.Whenever he plans for a holiday，he would choose a place that is blessed by Mother Nature.To celebrate his son's second birthday，he decided to stay and enjoy the celebration in woods，located at the lap of a mountain.He with his family and friends，reached the village located near the woods and had his stay in the cottage.The cottage was located at the entrance of the dense forest，where the guests can see wolves wandering in the nearby place.
Neil's son saw a dog at the door and offered him a biscuit.The dog was happy and very soon the little son befriended the dog.On second day，the birthday of the boy was celebrated grandly in the woods within beautiful nature.The dog did not leave the boy even for a minute and they both became close friends.
The next day，Neil，his wife and others decided to go for hunting in the forest and arranged for a babysitter to take care of the little boy for half a day.
After 3 hours，all of them returned to the cottage and they seemed very tired.The cottage was open and nobody was there.The dog saw Neil and others，it rushed to them and licked (舔)Neil's shoes.Neil's wife was shocked to see the blood strain in the dog's mouth.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Everyone was shocked to see the blood spattered(溅、洒、泼)mouth.____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Hearing the noise from the dog，the babysitter rushed out of the room.________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
[参考范文]
Everyone was shocked to see the blood spattered(溅、洒、泼)mouth.They started to beat the dog.The poor dog screamed in pain，which was wounded badly soon.Neil could not believe that the dog seeming to be friendly should be so fierce and even killed his little son.His wife cried sadly while calling the name of the little son.
Hearing the noise from the dog，the babysitter rushed out of the room.She was surprised why they were beating the dog，so she cried to make them stop.Then，she explained that the dog saved the boy when he was about to be attacked by some wolves wandering around the cottage.The dog fought with the wolves and finally killed them.As a result，the boy was not hurt at all.Neil then realised that the dog was indeed a faithful friend.He also learned not to make decision in a hurry because haste makes waste.
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Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
If you have a chance to go to Finland，you will probably be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.
Take the taxi drivers for example.Taxis in Finland are mostly high class Benz with a fare of two US dollars a kilometre.You can go anywhere in one，tell the driver to drop you at any place，saying that you have some business to attend to，and then walk off without paying your fare.The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.
The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests，but also serve outside diners.Hotel guests have their meals free，so they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals.The most they would do to show their good faith is to wave their registration(注册)cards to the waiter.With such a loose check，you can easily use any old registration card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.
The Finnish workers are paid by the hour.They will work on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate.From then on，they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly.
With so many loopholes (漏洞)in everyday life，surely Finland must be a heaven to those who love to take “petty advantages”．But the strange thing is，all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fares after they have attended to their business；not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms.And workers always give an honest account of the exact hours they put in.As the Finnishes always act on good faith in everything they do，living in such a society has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”．
In a society of such high moral practice，what need is there for people to be on guard against others
1．While taking a taxi in Finland，________．
A．a passenger can go anywhere without having to pay the driver
B．a passenger pays two US dollars for a taxi ride
C．a passenger can never be refused by the taxi driver wherever he wants to go
D．a passenger needs to provide a demonstration of good faith before leaving without paying
2．We know from the passage that big hotels in Finland ________．
A．are mostly poorly managed
B．provide meals for any diners
C．provide free wine and charge for food
D．provide meals for only those who live in the hotels
3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．The workers in Finland are paid by the hour.
B．The workers are always honest with their working hours.
C．The workers and their bosses will make an agreement in advance about the pay.
D．The bosses in Finland are too busy to check the working hours of their employees.
B
(2020·浙江台州书生中学高一上第一次月考)
There is an old saying that America and Britain are “two nations divided by a common language”．No one knows exactly who said this，but it reflects the way many British people feel about American English.But are American and British English really so different
Vocabulary
The most obvious difference between American and British English is vocabulary.There are hundreds of everyday words that are different.For example，Americans go on vacation while British people go on holiday；New Yorkers live in apartments while Londoners live in flats.There are far more examples than we can talk about here.Fortunately，most Americans and British people can usually guess the meaning through the context of a sentence.
Past Tense Verbs
You'll also find some differences in past forms of irregular verbs.The past tense of “learn” in American English is “learned”．British English has the option of “learned” or “learnt”．The same rule applies to “dreamed” and “dreamt”，“burned” and “burnt”，and “leaned” and “leant”．Americans tend to use the ed ending; British people tend to use the t ending.
Spelling
There are hundreds of slight spelling differences between British and American English.Noah Webster，an author，politician and teacher，made an effort to reform English spelling in the late 1700s.
Webster wanted to spell words the way they sounded.You can see Webster's legacy in the American spelling of words like color ( from colour)，honor (from honour)，and labor (from labour).
Not So Different After All
British and American English have far more similarities than differences.With the exception of some regional dialects，most British people and Americans can understand each other without too much difficulty.They watch each other's TV shows，sing each other's songs and read each other's books.They even make fun of each other's accents (口音).
4．Which of the following is a group of American words
A．Vacation；holiday. B．Apartment；flat.
C．Vacation；apartment. D．Holiday；flat.
5．The underlined word “option” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by ________．
A．choice B．change
C．structure D．use
6．What do we know about British and American English from the last paragraph
A．They both have some strange words.
B．They are affecting people using them.
C．They connect people of the two countries.
D．Their differences have little effect on communication.
7．What can be the best title for the text
A．Ways to Tell British English from American
English
B．Differences Between British and American English
C．Development of British and American English
D．Difficulty for British People and Americans to
Understand Each Other
C
Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun，according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.
While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers，some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children's lives，and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.
According to the report's key findings，“the proportion (比例)who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13 year olds and 9 percent of 17 year olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”
The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children，ages 2—8，remain largely the same.But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined，from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.
When it comes to technology and reading，the report does little to counsel (建议)parents looking for data about the effect of e readers and tablets on reading.It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading，mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.
The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading.Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently，compared to infrequent readers，have more books in the home，more books purchased for them，parents who read more often，and parents who set aside time for them to read.
As the end of school approaches，and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近)ahead，parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.
8．What is the Common Sense Media report probably about
A．Children's reading habits.
B．Quality of children's books.
C．Children's after class activities.
D．Parent child relationships.
9．Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”？
A．In Paragraph 2. B．In Paragraph 3.
C．In Paragraph 4. D．In Paragraph 5.
10．Why do many parents limit electronic reading
A．E books are of poor quality.
B．It could be a waste of time.
C．It may harm children's health.
D．E readers are expensive.
11．How should parents encourage their children to read more
A．Act as role models for them.
B．Ask them to write book reports.
C．Set up reading groups for them.
D．Talk with their reading class teachers.
A [推理判断题。根据第六段第一句“The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading.”可知，家长应该起模范带头作用，引导孩子多阅读。故选A项。]
D
It is said that many brain training products is able to keep us mentally fit.Some products even claim that brain training can prevent dementia (痴呆)in old age.Many such products are only money making rubbish.Also，there is no scientific proof that games or other brain exercises can have this effect.That is what the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG)pointed out.
As we get older，our thinking gets slower and it is harder for us to learn new things.Many people try to stay mentally fit by，for example，learning a new language or doing crossword puter games that aim to keep the brain active are also becoming increasingly popular.“Doing exercises like trying to find symbols on a computer screen as fast as possible can actually improve your reaction time，” explains Professor Peter Sawicki，the Institute's Director.“But scientific studies have shown that brain training only leads to an improvement in one aspect that it is aimed at.So if you learn to find symbols quickly，it does not mean that you will be able to improve your memory.”
Research has not shown that brain training can keep up or enhance (加强)people's overall (全面的)mental abilities as commonly thought.“So there is no need to feel bad if you do not enjoy brain training：there are no health reasons for doing it，” says Sawicki.“But if you think brain training exercises are interesting，you can try out different things.For example，completing the order of letters can improve your logic skills.And practicing word association techniques can help you to remember things better.You can do all of these things at home on your own.”
12．What can we learn about the brain training products according to the passage
A．They are expensive.
B．They are effective.
C．They are harmful to the brain.
D．They are unreliable.
13．According to Peter Sawicki，brain training exercises can ________．
A．only improve a certain ability of people
B．help all people improve their memory
C．keep the brain active for a longer time
D．only improve your reaction time
14．The last paragraph shows that brain training exercises should be done ________．
A．when you can't learn new things
B．in a relaxing way
C．under strict instructions
D．when your thinking gets much slower
15．On the whole，researchers think that brain training exercises ________．
A．aren't as effective as commonly thought
B．are just designed for young people to have fun
C．may benefit people in some indirect ways
D．shouldn't be encouraged
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
How to Remember What You Read
Reading is important.But the next step is making sure that you remember what you've read！__16__ You may have just read the text，but the ideas，concepts and images (形象)may fly right out of your head.Here are a few tricks for remembering what you read.
·__17__
If the plot，characters，or word usage is confusing for you，you likely won't be able to remember what you read.It's a bit like reading a foreign language.If you don't understand what you're reading，how would you remember it But there are a few things you can do...Use a dictionary; look up the difficult words.
·Are you connected
Does a character remind you of a friend Does the setting make you want to visit the place Does the book inspire you，and make you want to read more With some books，you may feel a connection right away.__18__ How willing are you to make the connections happen
·Read it; hear it; be it!
Read the lines.Then，speak them out loud.And，put some characters into the words.When he was writing his novels，Charles Dickens would act out the parts of the characters.He'd make faces in the mirror，and change his voice for each character.__19__
·How often do you read
If you read frequently，you'll likely have an easier time with remembering what you're reading (and what you've read).__20__ As you make reading a regular part of your life，you'll make more connections，stay more focused and understand the text better.You'll learn to enjoy literature—as you remember what you read!
A．Are you confused
B．Practice makes perfect.
C．What's your motivation
D．Memory is sometimes a tricky thing.
E．Marking helps you remember what you read.
F．But other books require a bit more work on your part.
G．You can do the same thing when you are reading the text!
Ⅲ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
Ibby Piracha is one of many regular customers at his local Starbucks in a small town in Virginia.However，Ibby isn't like the other regulars—he's __21__．Krystal Payne，a new employee，wanted to do something to make Ibby feel more __22__．So she spoke with other employees about Ibby，learning they always did what they could to give him excellent __23__．
But Payne wanted to take it a step further.She went home and spent her night learning American Sign Language so she could better __24__ with Ibby.The next day，she wrote him a small __25__ saying: “I've been learning ASL，just so you can have the same __26__ as everyone else.”
Ibby，who was overcome with emotion over this small act of kindness，has __27__ the note at home ever since.He was so __28__ by Payne's gesture that he posted it on Facebook to share with his friends.His __29__ was then reposted by many other people.He is happy that Payne is getting the __30__ she deserves(应得).
The next morning，Payne heard about the post when her manager __31__ her and mentioned there were many requests from reporters to __32__ her.
“My job is to __33__ people have the experience they expect and that's what I gave him，” said Payne.Ibby sees Payne's act of kindness as an inspiration.“It shows that she respects deaf people，” he said.
Payne now knows enough ASL to take Ibby's __34__，which makes Ibby's life much easier.Ibby still loves to visit the coffee shop，saying it is something that “gave me genuine __35__—even now，I'm still smiling”．
21．A.quiet B．famous
C．deaf D．blind
22．A.welcome B．cheerful
C．different D．confident
23．A.presents B．ideas
C．service D．guide
24．A.live B．compete
C．play D．communicate
25．A.note B．story
C．tip D．report
26．A.right B．experience
C．chance D．emotion
27．A.kept B．copied
C．read D．shared
28．A.bothered B．moved
C．confused D．attracted
29．A.story B．gesture
C．post D．picture
30．A.chance B．pay
C．award D．recognition
31．A.praised B．questioned
C．criticised D．warned
32．A.understand B．interview
C．meet D．promote
33．A.protect B．promise
C．allow for D．make sure
34．A.step B．rule
C．order D．advice
35．A.surprise B．pride
C．challenge D．happiness
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
(2020·河北保定一中高一月考)One of the purposes of children's slang (俚语)36.________(be)to stop adults from being able to understand what they're saying.Obviously，the strategy works.Recent research shows that 37.________ majority of adults can't translate the meaning of common slang.
In a survey of 45，000 people last month，38.________ was found that 85 percent of adults didn't understand the translations of emoji (表情符号)and text.The researchers warned that a lack of 39.________ (aware)of what children are communicating online can leave them unprotected，with phrases that express eating disorders and unhappiness not 40.________(understand).
For young people growing up with technology，this new language comes 41.________( natural )，but it's leaving some adults unsure about 42.________ is being said by their children online.It's important for adults to speak to young people about how they use social media and chat online.
Caroline Bunting，general manager at Internet matters，said，“While it is unrealistic to expect parents 43.________(know)every piece of Internet slang their children will ever say，online safety starts 44.________ a conversation.It's vital for parents to talk to their kids about their digital worlds，including all 45.________(sort)of things they might experience online and the types of problems to be aware of.”
Ⅴ.写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
(2020·浙江省台州中学高一月考)假设你是李华，作为班长，请你代表班级根据以下内容给新任外教Mr.Smith写一封信，向他表示欢迎并转达同学们对英语课的期望：
1.介绍西方文化；
2.组织多样的活动；
3.关注学生的发音。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mr.Smith，
I'm writing on behalf of my class to___________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A Faithful Friend
Neil loves to travel and he was so fond of forests.Whenever he plans for a holiday，he would choose a place that is blessed by Mother Nature.To celebrate his son's second birthday，he decided to stay and enjoy the celebration in woods，located at the lap of a mountain.He with his family and friends，reached the village located near the woods and had his stay in the cottage.The cottage was located at the entrance of the dense forest，where the guests can see wolves wandering in the nearby place.
Neil's son saw a dog at the door and offered him a biscuit.The dog was happy and very soon the little son befriended the dog.On second day，the birthday of the boy was celebrated grandly in the woods within beautiful nature.The dog did not leave the boy even for a minute and they both became close friends.
The next day，Neil，his wife and others decided to go for hunting in the forest and arranged for a babysitter to take care of the little boy for half a day.
After 3 hours，all of them returned to the cottage and they seemed very tired.The cottage was open and nobody was there.The dog saw Neil and others，it rushed to them and licked (舔)Neil's shoes.Neil's wife was shocked to see the blood strain in the dog's mouth.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Everyone was shocked to see the blood spattered(溅、洒、泼)mouth.____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Hearing the noise from the dog，the babysitter rushed out of the room.________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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