江苏省如皋市2020-2021年高一下半期期初调研测试英语专题训练
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“Funny”, a made-in-China emoji, seems to have recently moved beyond China. Now, it is more than an emoji, but a cultural expansion. ● Reaching Global Markets A series of “funny” emoji-based bolsters (抱枕) have attracted the attention of Japanese customers. Even if one bolster is more than three times as expensive as in China, it doesn’t kill their desires to buy it. One Japanese customer Miki said, “They are just so cute and I bought three bolsters at one time for my family. And every time I see them, my mood just brightens suddenly.” A Japanese netizen Kiro Kara said, “I think the emoji implies very complicated meanings. My dad will send it when he doesn’t agree with someone but he has to say something and behave politely.” ● Addition to Domestic Social Media Compared with Japanese impressions of the “funny” emoji, Chinese netizens prefer to use emoji to tease one another on social media. One commonly seen online comment is, “We strongly suggest stopping the usage of the emoji. Because every time other people send me the emoji, I feel very uncomfortable and consider myself as a fool.” Regarded as the most popular emoji, the “funny” emoji has received much attention since its release in 2013. In fact, the “funny” emoji is the updated version of its original one; “funny” has a smiley mouth, two eyebrows and a naughty look. All these characteristics present users a sense of satire (讽刺). ● In Everyday Use Abroad It's not the first time the Chinese emoji takes the world stage. Earlier this year, one emoji from the Chinese basketball celebrity Yao Ming has been spread through the Middle East region. In a city in southern Egypt, Yao’s smiling emoji has appeared frequently in local traffic signs to remind people the road ahead is one-way. Many locals do not know Yao Ming but are familiar with his emoji and nickname “Chinese Funny Face”. As a new online language, emojis have become a necessary part of people’s daily life, helping people express their views in a more vivid and precise way. Also, it can help foreigners learn about Chinese culture. But how to properly use “the fifth innovation in China” without hurting others and turn them into commercial advantages still need answers. 【1】Why do the bolsters attract Miki’s attention? A.They are inexpensive. B.They help reach an agreement. C.They help brighten the mood. D.They are helpful to express desire. 【2】According to the passage, which of following is the latest “funny” emoji? A.  B. C.  D. 【3】The main purpose of the text is to . A.promote the emoji worldwide B.teach us how to use the emoji C.explain the meaning of emoji D.show us the popularity of the emoji |
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Garbage often has negative associations with germs (细菌)，dirt and useless junk. However, a recent art exhibition proved that “useless” things can have practical significance. Dear Pretty Rubbish, an art event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWFN) and digital media art company Blackbow, was held in Beijing. It looked at wasteful consumption (消耗) and asked questions about the relationship between our lifestyles and our garbage. “We hope that everyone who visited the show can think about how ‘useless things’ are produced, why they are tossed out (扔走), and whether ‘useless things’ are really useless,” said Cao Yujia, the design director of Blackbow. The organizers said that all the raw materials for the exhibition were collected from community garbage cans. Artists Zhou Yuxuan and Liu Yifan collected nylon cable ties (尼龙扎带), LED lights and beverage bottles from designers’ workshops to create a work where plastics, in the shape of cells, “grow” in a corner. There, the lights blink (闪烁) regularly to imitate (模仿) “breathing”. When people walk near it, the work responds by forming light patterns, as if communicating with the visitors. Speaking about the work, Zhou said: “It’s like some kind of communication between humans and plastics.” Plastic has a life longer than almost any creature, taking centuries to decompose. Though people blame plastics for damage to the environment, they are a big part of our daily lives. “So we want to ask the question: Although the damage continues, whether there is a way for humans to reconcile (调和) with plastics,” said Zhou. Liu said that plastic waste can be used to make clothes and ornaments (装饰品). “Re-use of plastics will be a future trend,” he said. Cable ties are a useful and common material for fastening. Many people will buy a large bundle of them but only use a few pieces. The rest of cable ties could be re-used as a decoration in handicrafts. “This exhibition calls for everyone to re-think their wasteful lifestyle full of single-use plastics and make changes,” said Cao. 【1】What was the purpose of Dear Pretty Rubbish? A.To call on people to reduce waste. B.To remind people to live healthily. C.To encourage people to use more plastic. D.To teach people how to recycle different kinds of garbage. 【2】What does the underlined word “decompose” probably mean? A.dry up B.break down C.be discovered D.be broken 【3】What did Zhou and Liu want to express with their work? A.Communication is important for everyone. B.A community’s garbage is full of hidden treasures. C.Creativity can change your life. D.Plastics could be reused to reduce pollution. 【4】What does the article mainly talk about? A.An art exhibition held in Beijing. B.The rise of a new lifestyle. C.The many uses of plastics. D.An introduction of two artists and their works. |
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Heart disease is one of the major killers in the world today. Many who suffer from it must have heart transplants (移植). However, it’s difficult to get a suitable heart donation, and even if a patient survives the wait, his or her body often rejects (排斥) the heart. But there is now new hope for sufferers of heart disease. According to a study published in the journal Advanced Science, researchers from Israel’s Tel Aviv University printed a 3D human heart on April 15. “This is the first time anyone anywhere has successfully engineered and printed an entire heart,” professor Tal Dvir told CNN. Unlike the previous 3D-printed heart structure, the new heart is complete with cells, blood vessels (血管), chambers (心室) and other structures a heart needs to function normally. But scientists still have more to figure out before the 3D-printed heart can be fitted into the body. For one thing, the experimental heart is only the size of a thumb (拇指). And, although it can contract (收缩) like a muscle, it cannot pump out blood like a real one. At present, the heart prototype (样品) is like a tiny airplane that has all of the right parts, but can’t fly. However, the development is still regarded as a major breakthrough in medicine. In the experiment, the researchers turned human fat tissue (脂肪组织) into human heart tissue with stem cell (干细胞) technology. The tissue was then turned into “bio-ink” for a 3D printer to ensure that tissue in the heart came from the patients themselves. So ideally, if it were to be placed in the body of someone in need of a transplant, there would be less risk of organ rejection. “Patients will no longer have to wait for transplants or take medications to prevent their rejection,” researchers told USA Today. “Instead, the needed heart will be printed, fully personalized (个性化的) for every patient.” But the scientists think that 3D printing can be used to create other human organs. They foresee a time when the 3D printing of organs will be an everyday medical practice. “Maybe, in 10 years, there will be organ printers in the finest hospitals around the world and these procedures will be conducted routinely,” Dvir said. 【1】Why is the 3D-printed heart important? A.It will be used on a patient. B.It is the first 3D-printed heart. C.It will replace a heart donation. D.It has a complete heart structure. 【2】What problem do 3D-printed hearts have? A.They cost too much. B.They are too small. C.They can’t contract. D.They are hard to produce. 【3】Why would there be less risk of organ rejection with the 3D-printed heart? A.It would be made with stem cell technology. B.It would be made from human fat tissue. C.It would come from a patient’s body. D.It would be printed according to the patient’s condition. 【4】What attitude does Tal Dvir hold toward the future of 3D printing of organs? A.Confident. B.Doubtful. C.Worried. D.Confused. |
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My love for libraries blossomed when I joined the public library. From the age of 8, I was allowed to walk from my home to the downtown library, housed above the police station. Once the librarian (图书管理员) gave me my first membership card, I could enjoy a range of books, which started with Little House in the Big Woods. I was addicted instantly, and this love of libraries and reading would change my life, allowing me to one day create a safe space for high-school kids, too. By the time I was in high school, I could read the authors that we were studying in class, including Charles Dickens, Mark Twain and Emily Bronte. During the summer months, I got caught up in Gone with the Wind and Anna Karenina. When I studied English literature at university, I thought it was time to build my own library. For the next 40 years, I continued to collect books. Until one day, I realized that all my books had become a part of the house, like wallpaper. Toward the end of my teaching career, I became a teacher-librarian at my old high school, where I had first learned English literature. This position resumed (恢复) my love and appreciation for libraries. I never forgot how wonderful it was to be surrounded by books. I had a generous budget (预算) for my classes, so I searched for novels that would interest my teenage audience and hopefully spark (激发) a love of books. Fantasy, science-fiction, graphic novels – I bought almost any type of book that my students wanted to read. I bought sofas and comfortable chairs, turning the library into an inclusive (包容的) public space, safe for everyone. In doing so, I realized that the library isn’t just a place to do research. They are, in fact, places that offer an opportunity to engage with the past, present and future. All that is required is a tiny bit of curiosity. Libraries are places that should be full of life. They help us adjust to the world, and their doors must be kept open to everyone – for free! 【1】What can we learn about the author during her school time? A.She enjoyed literature very much. B.She didn’t have money to buy books. C.She didn’t get along well with her parents. D.She usually stayed home during the summer holidays. 【2】Which of the following can best describe the author after she became a librarian? A.Gentle. B.Devoted. C.Humorous. D.Independent. 【3】What does the author think of libraries? A.They are places mainly used for research. B.They help people to connect with the world. C.They should be profitable. D.They should be set up mainly in high schools. 【4】What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the article? A.To tell readers how to make full use of libraries. B.To tell readers what she learned from books. C.To show her love for reading and libraries. D.To show how much she missed being a teacher. |
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We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married，have a baby，then another. Then we're frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that，we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with.【1】 We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when we get a nicer car，when we are able to go on a nice vacation，and when we retire. 【2】If not now，when? Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway. One of my favorite quotes comes from Alfred D. Souza. He said，“For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin—real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way. Then life would begin.【3】” This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness.【4】So，treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more because you share it with someone special，special enough to spend your time with...and remember that time waits for no one. So，stop waiting until you finish school，until you go back to school，until you have kids，until your kids leave the house，until you retire，until you get married，until you get a new car or home，until your car or home is paid off, until you're off welfare，...until you die，until you're born again to decide that there is no better time than right now to be happy. 【5】 A.At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. B.Many people devoted all their life to seeking happiness. C.Happiness is a journey，not a destination. D.We'll certainly be happy when they're out of that stage. E.Happiness is the way. F.The truth is，there's no better time to be happy than right now. G.What's happiness？No one really knows. |
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The Glover kids in Newburgh, New York, want to make a little extra money themselves before school opens. So, earlier this week, they set up a lemonade stand on the side of the road._______was good during the rush hour, at which point some police officers pulled up, and _______ Whitney Glover, mother of the young enterprisers, that some _______ person had called to make complaints about kids’ selling lemonade. Now, in most stories, that’s when the police_______ the stand, telling kids to take a food handling course, and get a _______from the related department. Then the children go home completely _______for their enterprise is broken. But not in this _______. The police officers said the kids weren’t doing anything wrong,_________ creating a bit of a traffic jam, and their motivation should be _______. The kids also promised to make ________ to their schedule to avoid traffic problems. After__________ for a photo with the kids, they left. Whitney posted the picture on social media with explanatory words. The__________story has created a great deal of local__________and the lemonade business is now booming. Dozens of customers have__________for lemonade. “Every single time you buy a glass, children look amazed by the__________of time and efforts to coins in their hands,” Whitney said. 【1】A.Progress B.Business C.Budget D.Purpose 【2】A.demanded B.proposed C.warned D.informed 【3】A.bitter B.generous C.anxious D.responsible 【4】A.take over B.shut clown C.leave out D.drive away 【5】A.course B.fund C.permit D.record 【6】A.surprised B.depressed C.frightened D.confused 【7】A.context B.respect C.reason D.case 【8】A.other than B.instead of C.as for D.due to 【9】A.managed B.celebrated C.prevented D.reflected 【10】A.contributions B.differences C.adjustments D.objections 【11】A.preparing B.accounting C.posing D.searching 【12】A.refreshing B.moving C.amusing D.convincing 【13】A.apology B.change C.discussion D.support 【14】A.stood out B.stood by C.stopped by D.stopped out 【15】A.transformation B.devotion C.attachment D.supplement |
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。请将答案的完整形 式写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。 Alice, a shark that lives at the National Sea Life Center in England, did not start out life as a vegetarian. When she 【1】(bring)in from Florida in 2009, she was happily eating any seafood. 【2】, that changed in a few months, and she suddenly stopped eating completely. Deeply 【3】 (concern), the center officials took her in for an X-ray, 【4】 showed that a fishing hook was hiding deep inside her mouth. So they took her to see a doctor, who realized the only way to save the shark was performing【5】rather risky operation.【6】(fortune), things went really well. But just when everybody was happy about the shark's recovery, the history-making shark began changing her eating habit, instead, 【7】(prefer) to use her sharp teeth to eat vegetables! Although this may sound good, it is not really good 【8】 Alice's health because vegetables can not provide enough protein that she needs to survive. Shark experts all over the world are confused at Alice's 【9】 (behave) and they guess that 【10】 may have something to do with the wound the hook caused. But unless she speaks up, nobody is really going to know the real reason. |
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假如你是李华，你的美国交流生同桌Zack给你发了一封e-mail，请根据信中的内容，用英语给他回信。内容包括：1.你对这件事的看法；2.你的建议。
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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。 Judging Unwisely Not many years ago a man rented a store upon a street appropriately named Market Street. While very busy getting barrels, boxes and other things inside, he happened to see a boy of eleven years standing by, and called to him, “See here, boy, if you help me today，I’ll pay you well.” The boy looked at him but made no answer. “Don’t you want to work？” The boy made some sort of gesture, but remained silent. “Oh! You’re some lazy, I guess. Well, if you don’t work or even speak，just go away.” He thought the boy’s lazy attitude and continued silence meant disrespect and defiance (蔑视), and soon began to feel angry over it. “Some young thief, I guess, watching his chance to steal something and run，” thought he. Soon he advanced toward the boy with threatening look, when, to his amazement, the boy performed some strange gesture, and strange play of features, as he moved backward. “I’ll teach you how to make faces and mock(嘲笑)me; you’ve acted the behaviour long enough.” And without further delay he raised his hand, when the boy，instead of running off, started, and fell in a heap (蜷缩)upon the sidewalk. Several persons went to the spot quickly and asked what was the matter. “Why! That lazy fellow refused to work when I offered him pay and hung around even when I ordered him off, and finally made faces and disrespectful gestures at me; so I was going to slap (掴耳光)him and he dropped like that. He is not hurt enough to even cry about it.” “Sir, that is poor Danny, a deaf mute and cripple (跛子)，perfectly harmless when you know him. We all humor him and let him stay around as long as he pleases, for his eyes are the chief blessings he possesses, and they can’t injure anything.” When they lifted Danny, they found a bruise (擦伤)upon his forehead, and tears were slowly creeping down his cheeks. 注意：续写词数应为150左右。 The boy was carried into a store, and one of his friends who understood how to communicate with him，explained the merchant’s mistake. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The patient mother was very grateful to the new friend—the merchant. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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