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高二上学期期中测试题一
一、听力题
1． What does Jenny decide to do first
A．Look for a job. B．Go on a trip. C．Get an assistant.
【答案】B
2． How will the woman get back from the railway station
A．By train. B．By car. C．By bus.
【答案】C
3． Why does the man talk to Dr. Simpson
A．To make an apology.
B．To ask for help.
C．To discuss his studies.
【答案】A
4． What is the weather like now
A．It's sunny. B．It's rainy. C．It's cloudy.
【答案】C
5． What will Lucy do at 11:30 tomorrow
A．Go out for lunch.
B．See her dentist.
C．Visit a friend.
【答案】B
听录音，回答问题。
6．Why did the woman come to this university？
A．She can study what attracts her.
B．She admires Dr. Lee very much.
C．It 's a short distance from her home.
7．What is the possible relationship between the speakers？
A．Relatives.
B．Classmates.
C．Librarian and reader.
【答案】6．A
7．B
【解析】【听力原文】W: Dr. Lee's class is so amazing , but it always ends too soon.
M: Yeah. That 's why I take all his courses. So why did you come to this university？
W: Because Ican learn what interests me here. How about you？
M: This school is only 20minutes away from my home , so I can still stay with my family during the weekend. That ' s why I'm here.
W: I see. By the way , if you don' t mind , would you please show me the way to the library？
M: No problem. Follow me please. I'm just about to go there to return some books I borrowed a few days ago.
【分析】这是一段大学生之间关于老师的课以及选校原因的对话。
【点评】考查长对话。注意听前认真阅读问题和选项去预测可能听到的内容，听时注意抓关键词take all his courses和关键句 I can learn what interests me here.来选出正确选项。
6．题意：女士为什么来这所大学 根据听力内容W: Because I can learn what interests me here. 因为我可以在这里学到我感兴趣的东西。可知选项She can study what attracts her.符合题意；故答案为A。
7．题意：说话者之间可能的关系是什么 根据听力内容W: Dr. Lee's class is so amazing , but it always ends too soon.李博士的课太棒了，但是总是下课得太快。M: Yeah. That 's why I take all his courses.:是的。这就是我选修他所有课程的原因。 可知选项Classmates.符合题意；故答案为 B。
听录音，回答问题。
8．Where are the speakers
A．At home. B．In a park. C．In the office.
9．What does the man think of the weather in England
A．It's enjoyable. B．It's changeable. C．It's comfortable.
10．What was the weather like at noon
A．Windy. B．Rainy. C．Sunny.
【答案】8．A
9．B
10．C
【解析】【听力原文】W: Jack...close the window in the bathroom—the wind's getting really strong.
M: Done. Honestly , we seem to have had a whole year's weather in one day today.
W: I know— this morning Icould hardly see across the road because of the thick dark clouds.
M: Yeah, but at lunchtime I sat in the park enjoying the sun.Then on the way home from work I got caught in the rain and sat on the bus feeling very wet and poor.
W: And now we've got this. England in April—how lovely!
【分析】这是一段关于英国天气的对话。
【点评】考查长对话。注意听前认真阅读问题和选项去预测可能听到的内容，听时注意抓关键词a whole year's weather in one day today和关键句at lunchtime I sat in the park enjoying the sun.来选出正确选项。
8．题意：说话的人在哪里 根据听力内容W: Jack...close the window in the bathroom—the wind's getting really strong. 杰克……把浴室的窗户关上——风越来越大了。 可知选项At home.符合题意；故答案为 A。
9．题意：男士认为英国的天气怎么样 根据听力内容Honestly , we seem to have had a whole year's weather in one day today. 说实在的，今天一天的天气好像相当于一整年的天气。可知选项It's changeable.符合题意；故答案为 B。
10．题意：中午的天气怎么样 根据听力内容but at lunchtime I sat in the park enjoying the sun. 但是午餐的时候我坐在公园里晒太阳。可知选项Sunny.符合题意；故答案为C。
听录音，回答问题。
11．Why did the man try to make much money in the past
A．To pay for his illness.
B．To support poor families.
C．To lead a comfortable life.
12．How did the man reduce stress
A．He sold all his cars.
B．He changed his house.
C．He didn't work any more.
13．How does the man feel about his present life
A．Worried. B．Satisfied. C．Bored.
【答案】11．C
12．B
13．B
【解析】【听力原文】W: Hello, Bill. Have you got something to share with us
M: Yeah. I was so stressed out. I mean, the last few years were the worst. When you're making much money. you're spending a lot! The stress was too much when I tried to make the amount of money to support that lifestyle. To be honest, I was really having health problems as a result of the stress.
W: I'm sorry to hear that. Did you find any solution to that
M: Yes. I decided to reduce stress . . . to relax. I changed my big house into a small one and reduced my four cars to two. Then I took a stress-free job. Now I have much time to spend with my family and I'm happy.
W: How nice! OK, it's time for today's programme. Thank you, Bill.
【点评】考查长对话理解，首先理解题干，其次注意听句子，抓住关键词。
11．问题：为什么男士过去想赚很多钱？根据"When you're making much money，you're spending a lot! The stress was too much when I tried to make the amount of money to support that lifestyle. "当你赚很多钱的时候，你花了很多钱！当我试图赚足够的钱来支持这种生活方式时，压力太大了。故选C。
12．问题：男士是如何减轻压力的？根据"I decided to reduce stress . . . to relax. I changed my big house into a small one and reduced my four cars to two. "我决定减轻压力.....放松。我把我的大房子改成了小房子，把我的四辆车减少到了两辆。故选B。
13．问题：男士对他现在的生活有什么感觉？根据" Now I have much time to spend with my family and I'm happy. "现在我有很多时间和家人在一起，我很开心。故选B。
听录音，回答问题。
14．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．On the phone. B．At home. C．In an office.
15．What is the main reason for Linda's sadness
A．Her classmate has been laughing at her.
B．She didn't do well in her tests.
C．Laura didn't want to be her friend.
16．What does the woman want the man to do
A．Help Linda with her study.
B．Get Linda a new deskmate.
C．Guide Linda to make friends.
17．Which word can best describe the man
A．Rude. B．Outgoing. C．Responsible.
【答案】14．C
15．A
16．B
17．C
【解析】【听力原文】W: Hello, Mr. James. I'm Linda's mother. And I just talked to you on the phone.
M: Hello. Please come in.
W: Thanks. Well, Linda appears to be very sad at home these days. She doesn't want to go to school anymore, and I also found that she had not made any progress in her study. It isn't normal for her. I was wondering if you have noticed anything strange about her at school.
M: Yes. She also seems a bit more silent these days in class.
W: She used to be outgoing.She mentioned that a girl named Lily has been making fun of her. Lily has been making mean comments about the way Linda looks.
M: I'm sorry to hear that.
W: Linda has been miserable lately, and I think it's because of this.
M: I'll do my best to solve the problem. I'll talk to Lily. Her behavior is totally unacceptable.
W: Thanks.Could you change Linda's seat so that she can sit next to Laura They're good friends.
M: Of course.
【点评】考查长对话理解，首先阅读题目，画出关键词，理解答语意思，听时要注意力集中，选出答案。
14．问题：谈话可能发生在哪里？根据"Please come in."请进；以及"Linda appears to be very sad at home these days. She doesn't want to go to school anymore, and I also found that she had not made any progress in her study. It isn't normal for her. I was wondering if you have noticed anything strange about her at school."这几天琳达在家里似乎很难过。她不想再上学了，我也发现她在学习上没有任何进步。这对她来说不正常。我想知道你在学校里是否注意到她有什么奇怪的地方。可推知是家长在教师办公室了解学生情况，故选C。
15．问题： Linda 悲伤的主要原因是什么？根据"he mentioned that a girl named Lily has been making fun of her. "他提到一个叫Lily的女孩一直在取笑她；以及"Linda has been miserable lately, and I think it's because of this." Linda 最近很痛苦，我想是因为这个。故选A。
16．问题：女士想让男士做什么？根据"Could you change Linda's seat so that she can sit next to Laura They're good friends."你能把Linda的座位换一下，让她坐在Laura旁边吗？他们是好朋友。故选B。
17．问题：哪个词最能形容这位男士？根据"I'll do my best to solve the problem. I'll talk to Lily. Her behavior is totally unacceptable."我会尽力解决这个问题。我会和 Lily谈谈。她的行为是完全不能接受的。可推知他很负责任，故选C。
听材料，回答问题。
18．What do we know about the woman
A．She is a second-year student.
B．She is an international student.
C．She studies in the art department.
19．How much should the woman pay each week for the accommodation
A．$80. B．$100. C．$130.
20．What does the man promise to do for the woman
A．Keep her an apartment.
B．Help her find a roommate.
C．Find a new apartment for her.
【答案】18．B
19．A
20．A
二、阅读理解
21．阅读理解
Smart
Home Products for Living a Connected Life
What makes something a smart home product
Generally, it's defined by its ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network, allowing
users to interact(互动)with it from their smartphones. We've
rounded up some cool, diverse offerings that you'll love to have in your home.
Nest
Cam IQ
$299.00
The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed
home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there's a
stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via
built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.
Logitech
Harmony Elite
amazon.com
$249.99
The Logitech Harmony Elite is one of the
best universal remote controls available on the market. It can control just
about every piece of electronics you own(it supports over 270,
000 devices！)in
every room of your house or apartment, including TVs, streaming devices, and sound systems.
Apple
HomePod
$349.00
The Apple HomePod has better audio quality
than any other smart speaker available today. Available in white or space gray,
the Siri-powered device also allows you to control a number of devices with
your voice.
August
Smart Lock Pro
amazon.com
$279.99
The August Smart Lock Pro is compatible(兼容的)with
most locks. A mobile app allows you to manage access to the lock, check its usage
history, and get informed when someone opens the door. You can control it and
check on the state of your door with voice commands.
（1）What can the Nest Cam IQ help you do
A．Properly use your smartphone camera.
B．Control electronics with your voice.
C．Check the locks of your house.
D．Keep your home safe.
（2）Which device can help you operate almost all your electronic equipment remotely
A．Nest Cam IQ. B．Apple HomePod.
C．August Smart Lock Pro. D．Logitech Harmony Elite.
（3）Which column of a website is the text most probably taken from？
A．Technology. B．News. C．Society. D．Education.
【答案】（1）D
（2）D
（3）A
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了智能家居产品，让生活互联，并提供了一些智能家居产品供了解。
（1）考查细节理解。根据二段中的“The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there's a stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.”Nest Cam IQ是一款设计精美的家庭安全摄像头，可以识别人脸。如果家里有陌生人，它会提醒你。该设备还支持通过内置麦克风和强大的扬声器进行双向通信。可知，该设备可保障家居安全。故选D。
（2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“It can control just about every piece of electronics you own（it supports over 270，000 devices！）in every room of your house or apartment, including TVs，streaming devices, and sound systems.”它可以控制你家里或公寓每个房间里的几乎每一件电子产品(它支持超过27万台设备!，包括电视、流媒体设备和音响系统。可知，可远程控制家居电子设备的是Logitech Harmony Elite。故选D。
（3）考查推理判断。根据体裁为广告类应用文，且出现了大量的术语，如：two-way communication via built-in microphones；every piece of electronics；the Siri-powered device可知文章应该来自科技方面的专栏。故选A。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。
阅读理解
Skiing has always been a big part of Mikaela Shiffrin's life. Her dad ski raced all through college and her mom raced and coached skiing. The Shiffrins taught Mikaela and her brother, Taylor, to ski at a very young age. At two and a half years old, Mikaela made her first ski run down her driveway on plastic skis.
Mikaela loved skiing. From ages 8 to 11, she did hundreds of training runs on small hills to learn the skills of slalom skiing (障碍滑雪). When Mikaela was 11, she began to learn at the Burke Mountain Academy, a Vermont boarding school for skiers. She took classes, studied, and practiced her skiing. According to Burke Mountain Academy headmaster Kirk Dwyer, "What separated Mikaela from others was the degree of her commitment (投入) to be the best. Mikaela practiced more than anyone and believed in herself then and now." At age 14, Mikaela began her international career when she raced in the world championships for 13- and 14-year-olds. And she won!
By the time she was 17, she had already won her first World Cup race. "Living away from home four and five months at a time can be difficult," Mikaela says. "But it can also be exciting. I'm getting to see the world." When Mikaela began ski racing in Europe, her mother, Eileen, stayed with her. She worked as her high-school teacher while they were on the road. "She has always been a super-hard worker," says Eileen.
For Mikaela, working hard is a full-time job. Even her off-season is work time. "If you want something, just try your best," she says. At the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, 18-year-old Mikaela Shiffrin became the youngest slalom skier ever to win an Olympic gold medal.
22．According to the text, Mikaela ____.
A．learned to ski by herself
B．was born into a skiing family
C．first skied when she was 3 years old
D．got to know slalom skiing at the age of 14
23．What Kirk Dwyer said suggested that ____.
A．Mikaela was cleverer than the other kids
B．Mikaela was too young to learn skiing
C．Mikaela was a hard-working girl
D．Mikaela was a slow learner
24．Who helped Mikaela with her school lessons when she traveled to Europe
A．Her mother. B．Her father.
C．Kirk Dwyer. D．Taylor Shiffrin.
25．What would be the best title for the text
A．The 2014 Winter Olympic Games
B．The Burke Mountain Academy
C．An introduction to slalom skiing
D．A young skier's fight for success
【答案】22．B
23．C
24．A
25．D
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了18岁的滑雪运动员Mikaela Shiffrin，包括她的家庭背景以及对滑雪的投入。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和标题归纳三个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。
22．考查细节理解。根据第一段"Skiing has always been a big part of Mikaela Shiffrin's life. Her dad ski raced all through college and her mom raced and coached skiing. The Shiffrins taught Mikaela and her brother, Taylor, to ski at a very young age. At two and a half years old, Mikaela made her first ski run down her driveway on plastic skis."滑雪一直是Mikaela Shiffrin生活的重要组成部分。她的父亲在大学期间一直参加滑雪比赛，她的母亲参加并担任滑雪教练。在Mikaela很小的时候，希弗林一家就开始教她和她的弟弟Taylor滑雪。两岁半的时候，Mikaela第一次用塑料滑雪板在自家车道上滑了下来。可知，Mikaela的父母都是滑雪者，所以她出生在一个滑雪家庭。故选B。
23．考查推理判断。根据第二段中的"According to Burke Mountain Academy headmaster Kirk Dwyer, ‘What separated Mikaela from others was the degree of her commitment (投入) to be the best. Mikaela practiced more than anyone and believed in herself then and now.'"伯克山中学校长柯克·德怀尔表示："Mikaela与其他人的不同之处在于她努力做到最好的投入程度。Mikaela比任何人都练习得多，无论当时还是现在，她都相信自己。"可知，通过柯克·德怀尔的话，Mikaela比任何人都练习得多，所以她是个勤奋的女孩。故选C。
24．考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段中的"When Mikaela began ski racing in Europe, her mother, Eileen, stayed with her. She worked as her high-school teacher while they were on the road."当Mikaela开始在欧洲参加滑雪比赛时，她的母亲Eileen一直陪着她。在她们的欧洲之行中，她做Mikaela的高中老师。可知，Mikaela去欧洲比赛时，她的母亲Eileen帮她补习功课。故选A。
25．考查标题归纳。根据第二段中的"According to Burke Mountain Academy headmaster Kirk Dwyer, ‘What separated Mikaela from others was the degree of her commitment (投入) to be the best. Mikaela practiced more than anyone and believed in herself then and now.'"伯克山中学校长柯克·德怀尔表示："Mikaela与其他人的不同之处在于她努力做到最好的投入程度。Mikaela比任何人都练习得多，无论当时还是现在，她都相信自己。"；以及最后一段"For Mikaela, working hard is a full-time job. Even her off-season is work time. ‘If you want something, just try your best,' she says. At the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, 18-year-old Mikaela Shiffrin became the youngest slalom skier ever to win an Olympic gold medal."对Mikaela来说，努力练习是一直要做的。即使是没有比赛的时候也是如此。她说："如果你想要什么，就尽力去做。"在2014年俄罗斯索契冬奥会上，18岁的Mikaela Shiffrin成为史上最年轻的冬奥会障碍滑雪金牌得主。可知，本文主要讲述了年期的Mikaela为了滑雪奋斗的故事，"一个年轻的滑雪者为成功而战"适合做本文标题，故选D。
阅读理解
Thirsty or stressed plants do not suffer in silence. Instead, they make high-pitched(尖锐的) sounds, according to a study published in the journal Cell.
The reason why you have probably never heard the plants' sounds is that most humans are only able to hear sounds as high as 20 kilohertz (kHz), but the plants made sounds mostly between 40 and 80 kHz, Lilach Hadany, a co-author of the study at Tel Aviv University, tells Business Insider's Marianne Guenot.
Plants, obviously, do not have organs to make sounds. Lilach says, the present popular theory on how they make noises centers on plants' xylem(木质部), the tubes that transport water from their roots to their stems and leaves. In the process of transporting, when an air bubble(气泡) forms or breaks in the xylem, it might make a little noise; bubbles are more likely to form when a plant is suffering from drought. But the exact process requires further study, Lilach explains.
To listen in to plants, Lilach and her co-workers placed tobacco and tomato plants in small boxes equipped with microphones. First, they stopped providing water to some plants in the boxes and cut the stems of others. Then, the microphones were used to pick up any noises made by the plants even though they couldn't hear them. Researchers found that the sounds did show the specific types of stresses plants were experiencing. Thirsty tomato and tobacco plants made an average of about 35 and 11 sounds per hour, individually, while cut tomato and tobacco plants made 25 and 15 noises per hour.
In theory, these recorded sounds could help farmers know about which crops are most in need of water. "When more and more areas are exposed to drought due to climate change, efficient water use becomes even more important, for both food security and ecology," Lilach with her co-workers write.
26．Why do humans fail to hear the sounds of plants
A．The sounds are stressful.
B．The sounds are beyond human's hearing range.
C．The sounds are low-pitched.
D．The sounds are between 20kHz and 40kHz.
27．What might cause thirsty plants to produce sounds
A．Suffering from lack of air.
B．Stems and leaves transporting water.
C．More air bubbles gathering in the roots.
D．Air bubbles' forming or breaking in the xylem.
28．What did Lilach and her co-workers find in the study
A．Noises can be picked up by microphones.
B．Plants make more sounds in small boxes.
C．Cut plants suffer the same as thirsty ones.
D．Different sounds indicate plants' stress types.
29．What's the potential use of the sound recordings
A．To harvest the crops. B．To solve the food problem.
C．To locate the thirsty crops. D．To prevent climate change.
【答案】26．D
27．D
28．D
29．B
【解析】【分析】这是一篇新闻报道。报道了饥渴的植物会发出声音。
【点评】考查阅读理解。涉及推理判断题，细节理解题。解答推理判断题要根据原文中的信息与选项信息结合起来进行正确推断，得出答案；解答细节理解题要完全符合原文，不能主观臆断。
26．细节理解题。根据The reason why you have probably never heard the plants' sounds is that most humans are only able to hear sounds as high as 20 kilohertz (kHz), but the plants made sounds mostly between 40 and 80 kHz, Lilach Hadany, 你可能从未听过植物声音的原因是，大多数人只能听到高达20千赫(kHz)的声音，但植物发出的声音大多在40到80千赫之间，可知声音在20千赫到40千赫之间； 故答案为D 。
27．推理判断题。根据 Lilach says, the present popular theory on how they make noises centers on plants' xylem(木质部), the tubes that transport water from their roots to their stems and leaves. In the process of transporting, when an air bubble(气泡) forms or breaks in the xylem, it might make a little noise; bubbles are more likely to form when a plant is suffering from drought.Lilach说，目前关于它们如何发出声音的流行理论集中在植物的木质部，木质部是将水从根输送到茎和叶的管道。在运输过程中，当木质部形成或破裂气泡时，可能会发出轻微的噪音；当植物遭受干旱时，气泡更容易形成。可知木质部的气泡形成或破裂时植物会发出声音； 故答案为 D。
28．细节理解题。根据 Researchers found that the sounds did show the specific types of stresses plants were experiencing. 研究人员发现，这些声音确实显示了植物正在经历的特定类型的压力。可知不同的声音表明植物的压力类型； 故答案为 D 。
29．推理判断题。根据In theory, these recorded sounds could help farmers know about which crops are most in need of water. "When more and more areas are exposed to drought due to climate change, efficient water use becomes even more important, for both food security and ecology," Lilach with her co-workers write.理论上，这些录制的声音可以帮助农民了解哪些作物最需要水。Lilach和她的同事写道:"当越来越多的地区由于气候变化而面临干旱时，对粮食安全和生态来说，有效利用水资源变得更加重要。"可知从潜在的角度看它解决粮食问题； 故答案为 B 。
阅读理解
Indoor food growing operations are seeing both successes and failures in the United States. Some companies in the food industry are investing (投资) even as competitors fail.
California-based Plenty Unlimited this summer began working on $300 million indoor plants, while Kroger announced that it would be increasing its availability of vertically (垂直地) farmed produce. Meanwhile, two indoor farming companies that got strong backing—New Jersey's AeroFarms and Kentucky's AppHarvest—filed for financial failure and reorganization. And a five-year-old company in Detroit, Planted Detroit, shut its doors this summer.
The industry changes do not worry Jacob Portillo, a grower with Eden Green Technology, an indoor farming company. "The fact that some people are failing and other people are succeeding is going to happen in any industry you go to," he said.
Indoor farming refers to growing crops indoors, which experts sometimes call "controlled environment agriculture". There are different methods. One method called vertical farming involves putting produce from floor to ceiling, often under artificial lights and with the plants growing in nutrient-enriched water. Other growers are trying very large greenhouses, indoor beds of soil in big buildings and using special robots for parts of the farming process.
Supporters say growing indoors uses less water and land and permits food to be grown closer to consumers, saving on transport. Indoor growing is also a way to protect crops from increasingly extreme weather caused by climate change.
But critics question the sustainability (可持续性) of operations that can require a lot of energy for artificial lights. And they say paying for that light can make profitability impossible. Curt Covington of AgAmerica Lending, a private investment company centered on agriculture, is not convinced that indoor farming operations can work—except in special cases. Given the high cost of indoor operations, Covington said, "It's just hard to be very profitable."
30．What is Jacob Portillo's attitude to the indoor food growing industry
A．Positive. B．Worried. C．Unclear. D．Doubtful.
31．What can we learn about indoor farming
A．It takes a lot of manpower to take care of plants.
B．It means growing plants in water instead of soil.
C．It protects crops from increasingly extreme weather.
D．It is different from controlled environment agriculture.
32．Why did Curt Covington question indoor farming operations
A．They produce little food. B．They carry great cost.
C．They need sunlight. D．They lack investors.
33．What is the best title for the text
A．What Types of Food Can Be Grown Indoors
B．How Can You Grow Food Indoors Without Soil
C．Indoor Farming Companies Take Agriculture Indoors
D．Indoor Food Growing Operations Face an Uncertain Future
【答案】30．A
31．C
32．B
33．D
【解析】【分析】本文主要讲述不同人对室内农业种植的不同态度，这也使室内农业操作的未来发展变得非常不确定。
【点评】考查阅读理解，本题主要涉及细节题、推断题和主旨题，首先阅读全文了解答题，细节题需要结合题目在原文中找到依据选择答案，推断题需要结合上下文找到对应的内容推断出相关信息选择答案，主旨题需要认真分析每个段落的意思并结合每个选项内容，综合分析，找到文章的主旨大意，进而选出最合适的标题。
30．推断题。根据第三段 The industry changes do not worry Jacob Portill，Jacob Portill并不担心行业的变化，和Jacob Portill所说的The fact that some people are failing and other people are succeeding is going to happen in any industry you go to，一些人失败，一些人成功，这个事实在任何一个行业都会发生，可知Jocab Portill对室内食物种植业吃乐观积极地态度，故选A。
31．细节题。根据第五段 Indoor growing is also a way to protect crops from increasingly extreme weather caused by climate change. 室内种植也是保护农作物免受气候变化导致的日益极端天气影响的一种方式，可知室内种植能够保护庄稼免受日益极端天气的伤害，故选C。
32．推断题。根据第六段Given the high cost of indoor operations, Covington said, "It's just hard to be very profitable." 鉴于室内操作的高成本，Covington说，"很难非常有利可图。"可知Curt Covington质疑室内农业操作是源于其高成本，故选B。
33．主旨题。通读全文了解到该篇文章主要讲述不同人对室内农业种植的不同态度，这也使室内农业操作的未来发展变得非常不确定，标题为Indoor Food Growing Operations Face a Uncertain Future，室内食物种植操作面临着不确定的未来，故选D。
三、任务型阅读
阅读下面短文, 从文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Easy ways to improve your work productivity
We all want to get more out of our day but we don't always know how to go about it. 34． .
Take breaks outside
Getting outside to stretch your legs can boost your mood and help you to disconnect from your work for a bit. 35． . So taking a walk when you take your break will mean that you return to your desk feeling more positive and focused, ready to tackle whatever task it is next.
Set a good morning routine
A good morning routine can make a difference to your day. Set your alarm a little earlier and use the time you have to create a morning routine that refreshes and energizes you. 36． . Take time to read a journal, pick out an outfit that makes you feel confident, and do whatever you need to do to put yourself in the right headspace to have a good day.
37．
Just as important as setting boundaries when it comes to your work, set boundaries when it comes to your personal and social life. Make quality time for yourself and the people you love by setting boundaries regarding your work and giving time and space to the other areas of your life.
Get enough sleep
38． . After a good night's sleep our brain will feel energized and sharp, whereas a rough night's sleep can leave us feeling slow and unmotivated. Make sure you're setting yourself up for success by regularly getting a good night's sleep.
A. Stick to your boundaries
B. Have a pleasant and fulfilled life
C. Go for a run or do some yoga to start your morning
D. Don't ignore the importance of getting up early for work
E. Here are some easy ways that you can improve your work productivity
F. We cannot underestimate the effect that sleep has on our productivity
G. The vitamin D you get from the sun has also been proven to boost your mood
【答案】34．E；35．G；36．C；37．A；38．F
【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。介绍了几条简单的可以提高工作效率的方法。
【点评】考查任务型阅读，属于七选五，解题关键在看懂文章，注意上下文的提示词或重复的关键词，认真阅读选项，选出恰当的答案，最后再通读全文进行检查。
34．根据标题Easy ways to improve your work productivity提高工作效率的简单方法。和上文We all want to get more out of our day but we don't always know how to go about it. 我们都想在一天中得到更多，但我们并不总是知道如何去做。 可知空白处需要过渡句：如下是几条简单的可以提高你的工作效率的方法； 选项E. Here are some easy ways that you can improve your work productivity这里有一些简单的方法可以提高你的工作效率。符合题意； 故答案为E 。
35．根据上文Getting outside to stretch your legs can boost your mood and help you to disconnect from your work for a bit. 到户外活动活动腿可以改善你的情绪，帮助你暂时脱离工作。可知空白处需要解释为什么可以改善你的情绪：从太阳那里获得的维生素D可以改善你的情绪； 选项G. The vitamin D you get from the sun has also been proven to boost your mood从太阳中获得的维生素D也被证明可以改善你的情绪。符合题意； 故答案为G 。
36．根据上文 Set your alarm a little earlier and use the time you have to create a morning routine that refreshes and energizes you. 把你的闹钟调早一点，利用这段时间创造一个早晨的例行程序，让你精神焕发，充满活力。可知空白处需要具体的活动建议； 选项C. Go for a run or do some yoga to start your morning去跑步或做瑜伽开始你的早晨。符合题意； 故答案为 C。
37．根据下文主题句 Just as important as setting boundaries when it comes to your work, set boundaries when it comes to your personal and social life. 在你的工作中设定界限和在你的个人和社交生活中设定界限一样重要。可知空白处需要的标题为：保持你的界限； 选项A. Stick to your boundaries坚持你的界限。符合题意； 故答案为A 。
38．根据标题Get enough sleep 得到足够的睡眠。可知空白处需要解释睡眠对我们的工作效率很重要；选项F. We cannot underestimate the effect that sleep has on our productivity我们不能低估睡眠对我们工作效率的影响。符合题意； 故答案为F 。
四、完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My career as a chef started at the age of 25, but my 39． for cooking started at an early age, when I was about 5 years old — by watching my grandmother and my mom in the kitchen 40． daily meals for the family. I was also 41． by going with my grandfather to markets to 42． the freshest ingredients. My grandfather taught me the art of picking and recognizing "the 43． ."
From my youth, I have had this passion for food. Growing up in Morocco, I witnessed the most amazing hospitality and 44． through my grandparents. They opened their 45． to everybody, and fed and sheltered the poor, travelers, family and friends.
I remember as a young kid coming home from school to the 46． of fragrant (芳香的) fresh bread coming out of the oven. Those smells stimulated (刺激) my senses at a young age. The 47． were fresh and seasonal — they were very simple dishes but delightfully 48． .
Food is almost as 49． as it is necessary. Food makes people feel things. I really think that food tastes its best when there is a 50． behind it. It shapes cultures, religion, politics and health. Food brings people together, and goes straight to the 51． .
In my kitchen, I try to duplicate (复制) smells and flavors that make me think about more than what I'm actually smelling or 52． — it makes me think of life, my family, and my history. I love to cook food that 53． people's emotions and memories; my philosophy is to "keep food real and simple."
39．A． talent B． passion C． explanation D． expectation
40．A． changing B． ordering C． preparing D． searching
41．A． inspired B． bothered C． honored D． amused
42．A． ask about B． experiment with
C． learn of D． shop for
43．A． biggest B． cleanest C． best D． cheapest
44．A． wisdom B． honesty C． success D． generosity
45．A． offices B． houses C． restaurant D． hotel
46．A． art B． signs C． creation D． smells
47．A． fruits B． vegetables C． ingredients D． goods
48．A． delicious B． useful C． organic D． convenient
49．A． nutritious B． sufficient C． emotional D． suitable
50．A． reason B． purpose C． cook D． story
51．A． kitchen B． heart C． source D． point
52．A． tasting B． chewing C． touching D． seeing
53．A． holds up B． drives away
C． stirs up D． depends on
【答案】39．B；40．C；41．A；42．D；43．C；44．D；45．B；46．D；47．C；48．A；49．C；50．D；51．B；52．A；53．C
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，作者受家人的熏陶，对烹饪充满热情，他作为厨师的烹饪理念就是要保持食物的真实与简单。
【点评】考查完形填空，本题考点涉及动词，名词，形容词，固定短语等多个知识点的考查，是一篇人生感悟类阅读，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析推理，从而选出正确答案。
39．句意：我的厨师生涯始于25岁，但我对烹饪的热情却从很小的时候就开始了，大约5岁的时候，我看着我的祖母和妈妈在厨房里为家人准备每天的饭菜。A. talent"才能"；B. passion"热爱，激情"；C. explanation"解释"；D. expectation"期待"。根据下文"From my youth, I have had this passion for food"可知，"我"对烹饪的热爱小就开始了。故选B。
40．句意：我的厨师生涯始于25岁，但我对烹饪的热情却从很小的时候就开始了，大约5岁的时候，我看着我的祖母和妈妈在厨房里为家人准备每天的饭菜。A. changing"改变"；B. ordering"命令"；C. preparing"准备"；D. searching"搜索"。根据空前"my grandmother and my mom in the kitchen"；以及空后的"daily meals for the family"，再结合常识可知，祖母和妈妈在厨房里为一家人准备一日三餐。故选C。
41．句意：我和祖父一起去市场买最新鲜的食材也给了我灵感。A. inspired"鼓舞"；B. bothered"麻烦"；C. honored"荣誉"；D. amused"娱乐"。根据空后"going with my grandfather to markets"和"My grandfather taught me the art of picking and recognizing"可知，"我"也受到了和祖父一起去市场购物的启发。故选A。
42．句意：我和祖父一起去市场买最新鲜的食材也给了我灵感。A. ask about"询问"；B. experiment with"做实验"；C. learn of"听说"；D. shop for"购买"。根据"markets"；以及空后的"the freshest ingredients"；和下文"My grandfather taught me the art of picking and recognizing"可知，"我"和祖父去市场选购最新鲜的食材。故选D。
43．句意：我祖父教会了我挑选和识别"最好的东西"的艺术。A. biggest"最大的"；B. cleanest"最干净的"；C. best"最好的"；D. cheapest"最便宜的"。根据上文"the freshest ingredients"可知，此处是指祖父教"我"如何挑选和辨认最好的食材。故选C。
44．句意：我在摩洛哥长大，从我的祖父母那里见证了最令人惊叹的热情和慷慨。A. wisdom"智慧"；B. honesty"诚实"；C. success"成功"；D. generosity"慷慨"。根据下文"fed and sheltered the poor, travelers, family and friends"可知，"我"通过祖父母见证了最令人惊叹的好客和慷慨。故选D。
45．句意：他们向所有人敞开大门，为穷人、旅行者、家人和朋友提供食物和庇护。A. offices"办公室"；B. houses"房子"；C. restaurant"餐厅"；D. hotel"旅馆"。根据空后"ssheltered the poor, travelers, family and friends"可知，此处是指祖父母把房子向所有人开放。故选B。
46．句意：我记得小时候放学回家，闻到刚出炉的面包的香味。A. art"艺术"；B. signs"标志"；C. creation"创造"；D. smells"气味"。根据空后" fragrant (芳香的) fresh bread coming out of the oven. "；以及下文"Those smells stimulated my senses"可知，"我"从学校回到家就能闻到芳香的刚出炉的新鲜面包的味道。故选D。
47．句意：这些食材都是新鲜的时令食材——它们都是非常简单的菜肴，但却美味可口。A. fruits"水果"；B. vegetables "蔬菜"；C. ingredients"材料"；D. goods"商品"。根据上文"the freshest ingredients"提示，原料都是新鲜的、当季的。故选C。
48．句意：这些食材都是新鲜的时令食材——它们都是非常简单的菜肴，但却美味可口。A. delicious"美味的"；B. useful"有用的"；C. organic"有机的"；D. convenient"方便的"。根据上文"fragrant(芳香的)"；以及空前"delightfully"可推知，此处是指这些菜肴很简单，但美味可口。故选A。
49．句意：食物几乎和它的必要性一样情绪化。A. nutritious"有营养的"；B. sufficient"足够的"；C. emotional"情感的"；D. suitable"合适的"。根据下文"Food makes people feel things"；以及"Food brings people together"以及该段的描述可知，食物能激起人的感情。故选C。
50．句意：我真的认为，当食物背后有故事的时候，它的味道是最好的。A. reason"理由"；B. purpose"目的"；C. cook"厨师"；D. story"故事"。根据空前的"Food makes people feel things"；以及空后"It shapes cultures, religion, politics and health"可知，我认为有故事的食物味道最好。故选D。
51．句意：食物让人们走到一起，直达心灵。A. kitchen"厨房"；B. heart"心"；C. source"来源"；D. point"要点"。根据空前"Food brings people together"可知，食物把人们聚在一起，直抵心灵。故选B。
52．句意：在我的厨房里，我试着复制气味和味道，让我思考更多的东西，而不是我实际闻到或品尝到的东西——它让我想到生活、我的家庭和我的历史。A. tasting"品尝"；B. chewing"咀嚼"；C. touching"触碰"；D. seeing"看见"。根据空前"smells and flavors"可知，此处指"我"能闻到的气味和尝到的味道。故选A。
53．句意：我喜欢做能激起人们情感和回忆的食物；我的理念是"让食物真实而简单"。A. holds up"堵塞"；B. drives away"赶走"；C. stirs up"激起"；D. depends on"取决于"。根据上文可知，作者喜欢烹饪能激起人们的情感和回忆的食物。故选C。
五、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinese New Year is now 54． (wide) known as the Spring Festival because it starts from the beginning of Spring. 55． (it) origin (起源) is too old to be known. Several explanations are hanging around. But all agree that the word Nian, which 56． modern Chinese means "year", was originally the name of a monster beast 57． started to eat people the night before the beginning of a new year.
One legend goes that the beast Nian had a very big mouth that would swallow a great many people with one bite. People were very 58． (frighten). One day, 59． old man came to help them, offering to subdue (制伏) Nian. He told people 60． (put) up red paper decorations on their windows and doors at each year's end to scare away Nian in case it came back again, because red was the color the beast feared the most.
Today, the custom of putting up red paper and setting off fire-crackers 61． (be) still around. 62． , people have long forgotten why they are doing all this, except that they feel the color and the sound add to the 63． (excite) of the celebration.
【答案】54．widely；55．Its；56．in；57．which##that；58．frightened；59．an；60．to put；61．is；62．However；63．excitement
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国新年的起源以及一些风俗习惯。
【点评】考查语法填空，本题考点涉及副词，代词，介词，定语从句，形容词，冠词，非谓语动词，时态，主谓一致，名词以及固定搭配等多个知识点的考查，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，并结合相关语法知识，进行分析推理，从而写出正确的单词形式。
54．句意：中国新年现在被广泛称为春节，因为它始于立春。修饰动词known用副词，作状语，故填widely。
55．句意：它的起源太古老了，无法得知。根据空后的名词origin可知，空处为形容词性物主代词，位于句首，首字母需要大写。故填Its。
56．句意：但大家都同意，"年"这个词，在现代汉语中是"一年"的意思，最初是一种怪兽的名字，它在新年开始的前一天晚上开始吃人。in Chinese固定短语，"在汉语中"。故填in。
57．句意：但大家都同意，"年"这个词，在现代汉语中是"一年"的意思，最初是一种怪兽的名字，它在新年开始的前一天晚上开始吃人。 started to eat people the night before the beginning of a new year是限制性定语从句，先行词为a monster beast，在定语从句中担当主语，所以用关系代词which或that引导。故填which/that。
58．句意：人们非常害怕。形容词在句中担当表语，修饰主语people，指人，所以用-ed形式形容词，意为"感到害怕的"。故填frightened。
59．句意：一天，一个老人来帮助他们，主动提出制伏年。修饰可数名词单数，表示泛指，用不定冠词；由于形容词old发音为元音音素开头，所以用不定冠词an。故填an。
60．句意：他告诉人们在每年年底的时候在窗户和门上贴红纸装饰，以吓跑年兽，以防它再次回来，因为红色是它最害怕的颜色。tell sb. to so sth.固定短语，"告诉某人做某事"，故填to put。
61．句意：今天，贴红纸和放鞭炮的习俗仍然存在。此处是谓语动词，根据上下文可知，本句时态为一般现在时；主语为the custom，单数。故填is。
62．句意：然而，人们早已忘记了他们为什么要做这一切，除了他们觉得颜色和声音增加了欢庆的兴奋。根据上下文内容可知，此处存在转折关系，表示人们仍然贴红纸放鞭炮，但是却忘了原因；根据空后的逗号可知，空处为副词。故填However。
63．句意：然而，人们早已忘记了他们为什么要做这一切，除了他们觉得颜色和声音增加了欢庆的兴奋。the +名词 + of。名词excitement为不可数名词。故填excitement。
六、书面表达
64．第一节
上周末，你校组织了秋季运动会。请你为校英文报写一篇短文，介绍本次活动。主要内容包括:1. 赛前氛围； 2. 比赛场面。3. 个人感受。
注意：(1) 词数80左右； （2） 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
【答案】One possible version:
Last weekend, a spring sports meeting was organized in our school on a sunny day.
Early in this morning, teachers and students gathered on the playground, all in high spirits. During the competition, the athletes went all out to win the championship.Tired as they were, they never quit. Meanwhile, the audience cheered them on. All of us were immersed in the intense atmosphere and the sea of joy.
Not only did this sports meeting build us up and enhance our sense of team honor, but it left us sweet memories that would never fade.
【解析】【分析】本题是一篇英文投稿。要求考生向校英文报介绍"上周末学校组织了秋季运动会"。写作要点已经给出，属于提纲类作文。写这篇文章时，要注意文中给出的细节都要包括，不要遗漏。这篇文章对于考生的综合能力要求较高，要求考生有很强的谋篇布局的能力和组织要点的能力。需要注意紧扣文章主题，给出的要点都需要包括，缺一不可。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系，不能出现文章脱节问题。尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。本文的人称是第一三人称；时态是一般过去时；文章可以分为共分三段：
第一段：引入，上周末学校组织了秋季运动会；
第二段：运动会的具体情况（1. 赛前氛围； 2. 比赛场面）；
第三段： 个人感受。
【点评】书面表达要求要点齐全，上下文连贯，并使用一定数量的句式结构，让句子更加生动丰满Tired as they were, they never quit. （运用了倒装句），Not only did this sports meeting build us up and enhance our sense of team honor, but it left us sweet memories that would never fade. （运用了倒装句，并列句和限制性定语从句）同时能够运用一些高级词汇championship，immerse， intense atmosphere和固定短语go all out to do，cheer sb on，be immersed in ， build sb up，Not only… but…，提高文章的档次，体现对英语的熟练的驾驭能力。
65． 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。
About a month ago, my husband and I found kindness in an unlikely place: standing in line at a Subway sandwich shop to pick up a quick dinner.
It was extremely busy on this particular night, and I noticed a dad behind us with his little girl, who looked to be around four. The man seemed as tired as my husband, but the little girl was cheerful and excited as she waited for her sandwich and cookie.
I watched as the man behind us got closer to the front of the line. He started to look worried. Right before we checked out, I heard the man say to the woman who had made his sandwiches that he was sorry to just leave his out because he didn't have enough money to pay for them all. He looked very embarrassed. His little girl continued jumping around excitedly.
I quietly asked the cashier to add the man's whole order to ours. I paid the $87.73, and we got out of there before the man behind us knew what had happened.
Like many others since COVID-19 hit, our family of five was living on one income. I was holding our debit card(and knew that we only had $90.16 in our account. That was all we would have until payday three days later. But still, it felt great to be able to help that family, even though we would be out of money for a few days.
What happened next was amazing. My husband went back to that Subway the next week to pick up five sandwiches that I thought would cost $44.58. There was $47 in our account. But it turned out that the dinner cost more than we had on the card. My husband told them to put his sandwich back because he couldn't afford it. Then he paid for the four sandwiches and headed to our car.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As he opened the door, one of the female workers ran to him.
……
The two men nodded at one another and went on their way.
【答案】As he opened the door, one of the female workers ran to him. When he was confusedly wondering what she was for, the worker handed him his sandwich. Without a word, she ran back into the store. With a grateful heart, he assumed that the lady had just given it to him. About two minutes later, he was getting ready to leave when he saw the same man and little girl from a week earlier. At that moment, my husband knew what had happened.
The two men nodded at one another and went on their way. Although they didn't say a word to each other, gratitude took roots in their hearts. They made sure for the second time that they both left the store with dinner for their families. My husband told me what had happened on arriving home. I was touched and lost in thought. In a world where distance means safety, it's refreshing and soul-lifting when someone does something kind for you, even if it's only at a local Subway.
【解析】【分析】本篇书面表达是读后续写。通过阅读文章可知，讲述了作者和丈夫在地铁站购买三明治时，遇到一位带着孩子来购买三明治和饼干的男士，当这位男士没有足够的钱支付时，尽管作者和丈夫因疫情导致收入并不富足，但他们依然为他支付了账单，但后面二人也遭遇了没有足够的前支付账单的尴尬情况。根据文中最后一段内容的第一句What happened next was amazing接下来发生的事真是太令人惊奇了，以及题干提供的两段首句句意：当他打开门时，一位女店员跑向他；这两个男人互相点头然后各自离开。由此可见，续写这篇文章时，第一段描述了当作者丈夫遭遇同样的尴尬局面时，他们之前帮助过得那位男士也以同样的方式进行了回报，第二段描述这两位帮助过彼此的两位男士虽然没有过多的语言和行动表达情绪，但小小的善举就足以使人倍感温暖。根据前后文可推知，本篇文章主要是通过故事来表达自己的感想，内容积极和谐，可以依据此来战开合理想象。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑，尽量在使用有把握的词句的基础上合理使用一些高级词汇和句型使文章显得更有档次。
【点评】本书面报道要点齐全，故事连贯，使用了一定数量的句式结构是橘子生动饱满，同时也运用了许多高级词汇和固定短语，提高了文章档次，提现了对英语的综合运用能力。例如：As he opened the door, one of the female workers ran to him.使用了时间状语从句；With a grateful heart, he assumed that the lady had just given it to him. 使用了宾语从句； I was touched and lost in thought.使用了被动语态； In a world where distance means safety, it's refreshing and soul-lifting when someone does something kind for you, even if it's only at a local Subway.使用了定语从句和让步状语从句等。
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高二上学期期中测试题一
一、听力题
1． What does Jenny decide to do first
A．Look for a job. B．Go on a trip. C．Get an assistant.
2． How will the woman get back from the railway station
A．By train. B．By car. C．By bus.
3． Why does the man talk to Dr. Simpson
A．To make an apology.
B．To ask for help.
C．To discuss his studies.
4． What is the weather like now
A．It's sunny. B．It's rainy. C．It's cloudy.
5． What will Lucy do at 11:30 tomorrow
A．Go out for lunch.
B．See her dentist.
C．Visit a friend.
听录音，回答问题。
6．Why did the woman come to this university？
A．She can study what attracts her.
B．She admires Dr. Lee very much.
C．It 's a short distance from her home.
7．What is the possible relationship between the speakers？
A．Relatives.
B．Classmates.
C．Librarian and reader.
听录音，回答问题。
8．Where are the speakers
A．At home. B．In a park. C．In the office.
9．What does the man think of the weather in England
A．It's enjoyable. B．It's changeable. C．It's comfortable.
10．What was the weather like at noon
A．Windy. B．Rainy. C．Sunny.
听录音，回答问题。
11．Why did the man try to make much money in the past
A．To pay for his illness.
B．To support poor families.
C．To lead a comfortable life.
12．How did the man reduce stress
A．He sold all his cars.
B．He changed his house.
C．He didn't work any more.
13．How does the man feel about his present life
A．Worried. B．Satisfied. C．Bored.
听录音，回答问题。
14．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．On the phone. B．At home. C．In an office.
15．What is the main reason for Linda's sadness
A．Her classmate has been laughing at her.
B．She didn't do well in her tests.
C．Laura didn't want to be her friend.
16．What does the woman want the man to do
A．Help Linda with her study.
B．Get Linda a new deskmate.
C．Guide Linda to make friends.
17．Which word can best describe the man
A．Rude. B．Outgoing. C．Responsible.
听材料，回答问题。
18．What do we know about the woman
A．She is a second-year student.
B．She is an international student.
C．She studies in the art department.
19．How much should the woman pay each week for the accommodation
A．$80. B．$100. C．$130.
20．What does the man promise to do for the woman
A．Keep her an apartment.
B．Help her find a roommate.
C．Find a new apartment for her.
二、阅读理解
21．阅读理解
Smart
Home Products for Living a Connected Life
What makes something a smart home product
Generally, it's defined by its ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network, allowing
users to interact(互动)with it from their smartphones. We've
rounded up some cool, diverse offerings that you'll love to have in your home.
Nest
Cam IQ
$299.00
The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed
home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there's a
stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via
built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.
Logitech
Harmony Elite
amazon.com
$249.99
The Logitech Harmony Elite is one of the
best universal remote controls available on the market. It can control just
about every piece of electronics you own(it supports over 270,
000 devices！)in
every room of your house or apartment, including TVs, streaming devices, and sound systems.
Apple
HomePod
$349.00
The Apple HomePod has better audio quality
than any other smart speaker available today. Available in white or space gray,
the Siri-powered device also allows you to control a number of devices with
your voice.
August
Smart Lock Pro
amazon.com
$279.99
The August Smart Lock Pro is compatible(兼容的)with
most locks. A mobile app allows you to manage access to the lock, check its usage
history, and get informed when someone opens the door. You can control it and
check on the state of your door with voice commands.
（1）What can the Nest Cam IQ help you do
A．Properly use your smartphone camera.
B．Control electronics with your voice.
C．Check the locks of your house.
D．Keep your home safe.
（2）Which device can help you operate almost all your electronic equipment remotely
A．Nest Cam IQ. B．Apple HomePod.
C．August Smart Lock Pro. D．Logitech Harmony Elite.
（3）Which column of a website is the text most probably taken from？
A．Technology. B．News. C．Society. D．Education.
阅读理解
Skiing has always been a big part of Mikaela Shiffrin's life. Her dad ski raced all through college and her mom raced and coached skiing. The Shiffrins taught Mikaela and her brother, Taylor, to ski at a very young age. At two and a half years old, Mikaela made her first ski run down her driveway on plastic skis.
Mikaela loved skiing. From ages 8 to 11, she did hundreds of training runs on small hills to learn the skills of slalom skiing (障碍滑雪). When Mikaela was 11, she began to learn at the Burke Mountain Academy, a Vermont boarding school for skiers. She took classes, studied, and practiced her skiing. According to Burke Mountain Academy headmaster Kirk Dwyer, "What separated Mikaela from others was the degree of her commitment (投入) to be the best. Mikaela practiced more than anyone and believed in herself then and now." At age 14, Mikaela began her international career when she raced in the world championships for 13- and 14-year-olds. And she won!
By the time she was 17, she had already won her first World Cup race. "Living away from home four and five months at a time can be difficult," Mikaela says. "But it can also be exciting. I'm getting to see the world." When Mikaela began ski racing in Europe, her mother, Eileen, stayed with her. She worked as her high-school teacher while they were on the road. "She has always been a super-hard worker," says Eileen.
For Mikaela, working hard is a full-time job. Even her off-season is work time. "If you want something, just try your best," she says. At the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, 18-year-old Mikaela Shiffrin became the youngest slalom skier ever to win an Olympic gold medal.
22．According to the text, Mikaela ____.
A．learned to ski by herself
B．was born into a skiing family
C．first skied when she was 3 years old
D．got to know slalom skiing at the age of 14
23．What Kirk Dwyer said suggested that ____.
A．Mikaela was cleverer than the other kids
B．Mikaela was too young to learn skiing
C．Mikaela was a hard-working girl
D．Mikaela was a slow learner
24．Who helped Mikaela with her school lessons when she traveled to Europe
A．Her mother. B．Her father.
C．Kirk Dwyer. D．Taylor Shiffrin.
25．What would be the best title for the text
A．The 2014 Winter Olympic Games
B．The Burke Mountain Academy
C．An introduction to slalom skiing
D．A young skier's fight for success
阅读理解
Thirsty or stressed plants do not suffer in silence. Instead, they make high-pitched(尖锐的) sounds, according to a study published in the journal Cell.
The reason why you have probably never heard the plants' sounds is that most humans are only able to hear sounds as high as 20 kilohertz (kHz), but the plants made sounds mostly between 40 and 80 kHz, Lilach Hadany, a co-author of the study at Tel Aviv University, tells Business Insider's Marianne Guenot.
Plants, obviously, do not have organs to make sounds. Lilach says, the present popular theory on how they make noises centers on plants' xylem(木质部), the tubes that transport water from their roots to their stems and leaves. In the process of transporting, when an air bubble(气泡) forms or breaks in the xylem, it might make a little noise; bubbles are more likely to form when a plant is suffering from drought. But the exact process requires further study, Lilach explains.
To listen in to plants, Lilach and her co-workers placed tobacco and tomato plants in small boxes equipped with microphones. First, they stopped providing water to some plants in the boxes and cut the stems of others. Then, the microphones were used to pick up any noises made by the plants even though they couldn't hear them. Researchers found that the sounds did show the specific types of stresses plants were experiencing. Thirsty tomato and tobacco plants made an average of about 35 and 11 sounds per hour, individually, while cut tomato and tobacco plants made 25 and 15 noises per hour.
In theory, these recorded sounds could help farmers know about which crops are most in need of water. "When more and more areas are exposed to drought due to climate change, efficient water use becomes even more important, for both food security and ecology," Lilach with her co-workers write.
26．Why do humans fail to hear the sounds of plants
A．The sounds are stressful.
B．The sounds are beyond human's hearing range.
C．The sounds are low-pitched.
D．The sounds are between 20kHz and 40kHz.
27．What might cause thirsty plants to produce sounds
A．Suffering from lack of air.
B．Stems and leaves transporting water.
C．More air bubbles gathering in the roots.
D．Air bubbles' forming or breaking in the xylem.
28．What did Lilach and her co-workers find in the study
A．Noises can be picked up by microphones.
B．Plants make more sounds in small boxes.
C．Cut plants suffer the same as thirsty ones.
D．Different sounds indicate plants' stress types.
29．What's the potential use of the sound recordings
A．To harvest the crops. B．To solve the food problem.
C．To locate the thirsty crops. D．To prevent climate change.
阅读理解
Indoor food growing operations are seeing both successes and failures in the United States. Some companies in the food industry are investing (投资) even as competitors fail.
California-based Plenty Unlimited this summer began working on $300 million indoor plants, while Kroger announced that it would be increasing its availability of vertically (垂直地) farmed produce. Meanwhile, two indoor farming companies that got strong backing—New Jersey's AeroFarms and Kentucky's AppHarvest—filed for financial failure and reorganization. And a five-year-old company in Detroit, Planted Detroit, shut its doors this summer.
The industry changes do not worry Jacob Portillo, a grower with Eden Green Technology, an indoor farming company. "The fact that some people are failing and other people are succeeding is going to happen in any industry you go to," he said.
Indoor farming refers to growing crops indoors, which experts sometimes call "controlled environment agriculture". There are different methods. One method called vertical farming involves putting produce from floor to ceiling, often under artificial lights and with the plants growing in nutrient-enriched water. Other growers are trying very large greenhouses, indoor beds of soil in big buildings and using special robots for parts of the farming process.
Supporters say growing indoors uses less water and land and permits food to be grown closer to consumers, saving on transport. Indoor growing is also a way to protect crops from increasingly extreme weather caused by climate change.
But critics question the sustainability (可持续性) of operations that can require a lot of energy for artificial lights. And they say paying for that light can make profitability impossible. Curt Covington of AgAmerica Lending, a private investment company centered on agriculture, is not convinced that indoor farming operations can work—except in special cases. Given the high cost of indoor operations, Covington said, "It's just hard to be very profitable."
30．What is Jacob Portillo's attitude to the indoor food growing industry
A．Positive. B．Worried. C．Unclear. D．Doubtful.
31．What can we learn about indoor farming
A．It takes a lot of manpower to take care of plants.
B．It means growing plants in water instead of soil.
C．It protects crops from increasingly extreme weather.
D．It is different from controlled environment agriculture.
32．Why did Curt Covington question indoor farming operations
A．They produce little food. B．They carry great cost.
C．They need sunlight. D．They lack investors.
33．What is the best title for the text
A．What Types of Food Can Be Grown Indoors
B．How Can You Grow Food Indoors Without Soil
C．Indoor Farming Companies Take Agriculture Indoors
D．Indoor Food Growing Operations Face an Uncertain Future
三、任务型阅读
阅读下面短文, 从文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Easy ways to improve your work productivity
We all want to get more out of our day but we don't always know how to go about it. 34． .
Take breaks outside
Getting outside to stretch your legs can boost your mood and help you to disconnect from your work for a bit. 35． . So taking a walk when you take your break will mean that you return to your desk feeling more positive and focused, ready to tackle whatever task it is next.
Set a good morning routine
A good morning routine can make a difference to your day. Set your alarm a little earlier and use the time you have to create a morning routine that refreshes and energizes you. 36． . Take time to read a journal, pick out an outfit that makes you feel confident, and do whatever you need to do to put yourself in the right headspace to have a good day.
37．
Just as important as setting boundaries when it comes to your work, set boundaries when it comes to your personal and social life. Make quality time for yourself and the people you love by setting boundaries regarding your work and giving time and space to the other areas of your life.
Get enough sleep
38． . After a good night's sleep our brain will feel energized and sharp, whereas a rough night's sleep can leave us feeling slow and unmotivated. Make sure you're setting yourself up for success by regularly getting a good night's sleep.
A. Stick to your boundaries
B. Have a pleasant and fulfilled life
C. Go for a run or do some yoga to start your morning
D. Don't ignore the importance of getting up early for work
E. Here are some easy ways that you can improve your work productivity
F. We cannot underestimate the effect that sleep has on our productivity
G. The vitamin D you get from the sun has also been proven to boost your mood
四、完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My career as a chef started at the age of 25, but my 39． for cooking started at an early age, when I was about 5 years old — by watching my grandmother and my mom in the kitchen 40． daily meals for the family. I was also 41． by going with my grandfather to markets to 42． the freshest ingredients. My grandfather taught me the art of picking and recognizing "the 43． ."
From my youth, I have had this passion for food. Growing up in Morocco, I witnessed the most amazing hospitality and 44． through my grandparents. They opened their 45． to everybody, and fed and sheltered the poor, travelers, family and friends.
I remember as a young kid coming home from school to the 46． of fragrant (芳香的) fresh bread coming out of the oven. Those smells stimulated (刺激) my senses at a young age. The 47． were fresh and seasonal — they were very simple dishes but delightfully 48． .
Food is almost as 49． as it is necessary. Food makes people feel things. I really think that food tastes its best when there is a 50． behind it. It shapes cultures, religion, politics and health. Food brings people together, and goes straight to the 51． .
In my kitchen, I try to duplicate (复制) smells and flavors that make me think about more than what I'm actually smelling or 52． — it makes me think of life, my family, and my history. I love to cook food that 53． people's emotions and memories; my philosophy is to "keep food real and simple."
39．A． talent B． passion C． explanation D． expectation
40．A． changing B． ordering C． preparing D． searching
41．A． inspired B． bothered C． honored D． amused
42．A． ask about B． experiment with
C． learn of D． shop for
43．A． biggest B． cleanest C． best D． cheapest
44．A． wisdom B． honesty C． success D． generosity
45．A． offices B． houses C． restaurant D． hotel
46．A． art B． signs C． creation D． smells
47．A． fruits B． vegetables C． ingredients D． goods
48．A． delicious B． useful C． organic D． convenient
49．A． nutritious B． sufficient C． emotional D． suitable
50．A． reason B． purpose C． cook D． story
51．A． kitchen B． heart C． source D． point
52．A． tasting B． chewing C． touching D． seeing
53．A． holds up B． drives away
C． stirs up D． depends on
五、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinese New Year is now 54． (wide) known as the Spring Festival because it starts from the beginning of Spring. 55． (it) origin (起源) is too old to be known. Several explanations are hanging around. But all agree that the word Nian, which 56． modern Chinese means "year", was originally the name of a monster beast 57． started to eat people the night before the beginning of a new year.
One legend goes that the beast Nian had a very big mouth that would swallow a great many people with one bite. People were very 58． (frighten). One day, 59． old man came to help them, offering to subdue (制伏) Nian. He told people 60． (put) up red paper decorations on their windows and doors at each year's end to scare away Nian in case it came back again, because red was the color the beast feared the most.
Today, the custom of putting up red paper and setting off fire-crackers 61． (be) still around. 62． , people have long forgotten why they are doing all this, except that they feel the color and the sound add to the 63． (excite) of the celebration.
六、书面表达
64．第一节
上周末，你校组织了秋季运动会。请你为校英文报写一篇短文，介绍本次活动。主要内容包括:1. 赛前氛围； 2. 比赛场面。3. 个人感受。
注意：(1) 词数80左右； （2） 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
65． 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。
About a month ago, my husband and I found kindness in an unlikely place: standing in line at a Subway sandwich shop to pick up a quick dinner.
It was extremely busy on this particular night, and I noticed a dad behind us with his little girl, who looked to be around four. The man seemed as tired as my husband, but the little girl was cheerful and excited as she waited for her sandwich and cookie.
I watched as the man behind us got closer to the front of the line. He started to look worried. Right before we checked out, I heard the man say to the woman who had made his sandwiches that he was sorry to just leave his out because he didn't have enough money to pay for them all. He looked very embarrassed. His little girl continued jumping around excitedly.
I quietly asked the cashier to add the man's whole order to ours. I paid the $87.73, and we got out of there before the man behind us knew what had happened.
Like many others since COVID-19 hit, our family of five was living on one income. I was holding our debit card(and knew that we only had $90.16 in our account. That was all we would have until payday three days later. But still, it felt great to be able to help that family, even though we would be out of money for a few days.
What happened next was amazing. My husband went back to that Subway the next week to pick up five sandwiches that I thought would cost $44.58. There was $47 in our account. But it turned out that the dinner cost more than we had on the card. My husband told them to put his sandwich back because he couldn't afford it. Then he paid for the four sandwiches and headed to our car.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As he opened the door, one of the female workers ran to him.
……
The two men nodded at one another and went on their way.
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