高中英语试题

During an interview for one of my books,my interviewer said something I still  think aboutoften.Annoyed by the level of distraction(干扰)in his open office, he said,"That's why I have a membership at the coworking space across the street-so I can  focus. "His comment struckme as strange. After all, coworking spaces also typically use an openofficelayout (布局). But I recently came across a study that shows why his approach works.

The researchers examined various levels of noise on participants as they completed tests of creative thinking .They were randomly divided into four groups and exposed to various noise levels in the background, from total silence to 50 decibels(分贝),70 decibels, and 85 decibels. The differences between most of the groups were statistically insignificant; however,the participants in the 70 decibels group-those exposed to a level of noise similar to background chatter in a coffee shop-significantly outperformed the other groups. Since the effects were small, this may suggest that our creative thinking does not differ that much in response to total silence and 85 decibels of background noise.

But since the results at 70 decibels were significant,the study also suggests that the right level of background noise-not too loud and not total silence-may actually improve one's creative thinking ability.The right level of background noise may interrupt our normal patterns of thinking just enough to allow our imaginations to wander, without making it impossible to focus.This kind of"distracted focus"appears to be the best state for working on creative tasks.

So why do so many of us hate our open offices?The problem may be that, in our  offices, we can't stop ourselvesfrom getting drawn into others' conversations while we're trying to focus. Indeed, the researchers found that face-to-face interactions and conversations affect the creative process,and yet a coworking space or a coffee shop  provides a certain level of noise while also providing freedom from interruptions.

12.Why does the interviewer prefer a coworking space?

A．	It helps him concentrate.
B．	It blocks out background noise.
C．	It has a pleasant atmosphere.
D．	It encourages face-to-face interactions.

13.Which level of background noise may promote creative thinking ability?

A．	Total silence.
B．	50 decibels.
C．	70 decibels.
D．	85 decibels.

14.What makes an open office unwelcome to many people?

A．	Personal privacy unprotected.
B．	Limited working space.
C．	Restrictions on group discussion.
D．	Constant interruptions.

15.What can we infer about the author from the text?

A．	He's a news reporter.	B．	He's an office manager.
C．	He's a professional designer.	D．	He's a published writer.

You've heard that plastic is polluting the oceans-between4.8 and 12.7 million tonnes enter ocean ecosystems every year. But does one plastic straw or cup really make a difference? Artist Benjamin Von Wong wants you to know that it does. He builds massive sculptures out of plastic garbage, foreing viewers to re-examine their relationship to single-use plastic products.

At the beginning of the year, the artist built a piece called"Strawpocalypse,"a pair of 10-foot-tall plastic waves, frozen mid-crash. Made of 168,000 plastic straws collected from several volunteer beach cleanups, the sculpture made its first appearance at the Estella Place shopping center in Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam.

Just 9% of global plastic waste is recycled. Plastic straws are by no means the biggest source (来源)of plastic pollution, but they've recently come under fire because most people don't need them to drink with and, because of their small size and weight,they cannot be recycled.Every straw that's part of Von Wong's artwork likely came from a drink that someone used for only a few minutes. Once the drink is gone,the straw will take centuries to disappear.

In a piece from 2018,Von Wong wanted to illustrate (说明) a specific statistic:Every 60 seconds, a truckload's worth of plastic enters the ocean. For this work, titled "Truckload of Plastic, " Von Wong and a group of volunteers collected more than 10,000 pieces of plastic ,which were then tied together to look like they'd been dumped(倾倒)from a truck all at once.

Von Wong hopes that his work will also help pressure big companies to reduce their plastic footprint.

8.What are Von Wong's artworks in tended for?

A．	Beautifying the city he lives in.
B．	Introducing eco-friendly products.
C．	Drawing public attention to plastic waste.
D．	Reducing garbage on the beach.

9.Why does the author discuss plastic straws in paragraph 3?

A．	To show the difficulty of their recycling.
B．	To explain why they are useful.
C．	To voice his views on modern art.
D．	To find a substitute for them.

10.What effect would "Truckload of Plastic"have on viewers?

A．	Calming.
B．	Disturbing
C．	Refreshing
D．	Challenging.

11.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．	Artists'Opinions on Plastic Safety
B．	Media Interest in Contemporary Art
C．	Responsibility Demanded of Big Companies
D．	Ocean Plastics Transformed into Sculptures

When almost everyone has a mobile phone,why are more than half of Australian homes still paying for a landline (座机)?

These days you'd be hard pressed to find anyone in Australia over the age of 15  who  doesn't own a mobile phone. In fact plenty of younger kids have one in their pocket. Practically everyone can make and receive calls anywhere,anytime.

Still,55 percent of Australians have a landline phone at home and only just over a quarter（29%） rely only on their smartphones ,according to a survey（调查）.Of  those Australians who still have a landline,a third concedethat it's not really necessary and they're keeping it as a security blanket - 19 percent say they never use it while afurther 13 percent keep it in case of emergencies. I think my home falls into that category.

More than half of Australian homes are still choosing to stick with their home phone .Age is naturally a factor （因素）-only 58 percent of Generation Ys still use landlines now and then, compared to 84 percent of Baby Boomers who've perhaps had  the  same  home number for 50years.Age isn't the only factor;I'd say it's also to do with the makeup of your household.

Generation Xers with young families,like my wife and I,can still find it convenient to have a home phone rather than providing a mobile phone for every family member. That said, to be honest the only people who ever ring our home phone are our Baby Boomers parents,to the point where we play a game and guess who is calling before we pick up the phone （using Caller ID would take the fun out of it）.

How attached are you to your landline? How long until they go the way of gas street lamps and morning milk deliveries?

4.What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about mobile phones?

A．	Their target users.
B．	Their wide popularity.
C．	Their major functions.
D．	Their complex design.

5.What does the underlined word "concede"in paragraph 3 mean?

A．	Admit.
B．	Argue.
C．	Remember.
D．	Remark.

6.What can we say about Baby Boomers?

A．	They like smartphone games.
B．	They enjoy guessing callers'identity.
C．	They keep using landline phones.
D．	They are attached to their family.

7.What can be inferred about the landline from the last paragraph?

A．	It remains a family necessity.
B．	It will fall out of use someday.
C．	It may increase daily expenses.
D．	It is as important as the gas light.

The  Biggest  Stadiums  in  the  World

People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D. , the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world's best known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Rome's Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50,000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city's Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250,000 people.

These days,safety regulations-not to mention the modern sports fan's desire for a  good view  and a  comfo rt able  sea t -tend to k eep  stad ium  cap acitie s（容量 ）  slight ly lo w e r. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.

For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World  Atlas  list  so  far, which  ranks  them  by  their  stated  permanent capacity,as well as updated information from official stadium websites.

All these stadiums are still functional,still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.

• Rungrado  1st  of  May  Stadium,Pyongyang,D.P.R-Korea.Capacity.150,000.Opened：May1,1989.

• Michigan  Stadium,Ann Arbor, Michigan,U.S. Capacity:107,601.Opened.October1, 1927.

• Beaver  Stadium,State  College,Pennsylvania,U.S.Capacity:106,572.Opened:September17,I960.

• Ohio  Stadium,Columbus,Ohio,U.S.Capacity:104,944.Opened:October7,1922.

• Kyle  Field,College Station,Texas,U.S.Capacity:102,512.Opened:September24,1927.

1.How many people could the Circus Maximus hold?

A．

104,944.

B．

107,601.

C．

About150,000.

D．

About 250,000.

2.Of the following stadiums,which is the oldest?

A．	Michigan Stadium.
B．	Beaver Stadium.
C．	Ohio Stadium.
D．	Kyle Field.

3.What do the listed stadiums have in common?

A．	They host big games.
B．	They have become tourist attractions
C．	They were built by Americans.
D．	They are favored by architects

Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel( 旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around

＄25 a night,and for that,you'll often get to stay in a central location(位置) with security and comfort.

Yellow Hostel

If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel.It's one of the best-rated hostels in the city,and for good reason.It's affordable,and it's got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy.As an added bonus,it's close to the main train station.

Hostel Alessandro Palace

If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun.Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots,bar crawls and karaoke.There's also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.

Youth Station Hostel

If you're looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel,look no further than Youth Station.It offers beautiful furnishings and beds.There are plenty of other benefits,too;it doesn't charge city tax;it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms;it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk fromthe central city station and it'sclose to all of the city's main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful,providing you with a map of the city when you arrive,and offering advice if you requiresome. However,you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.

What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?

A．

Comfort.

B．

Security.

C．

Price.

D．

Location.

Which hotel best suits people who enjoy anactive social life?

A．	Yellow Hostel.	B．	Hostel AlessandroPalace.
C．	YouthStationHostel.	D．	HotelandHostelDesArtistes.

What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?

A．	It gets noisy at night.
B．	Its staff is too talkative.
C．	It charges for Wi-Fi.
D．	It's inconveniently located.

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作业，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

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修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last week our teacher asked us to fill in a questionnaire. One of the questions are：Who will you go in times of trouble? Here are the results. Many students say they will talk to their friend or classmates because they're of the same age and can understand each other. Some will turn out to their parents or teachers for help. Only a little choose to deal with the problems on our own. Their answers also show that they dislike talk to others. They kept very much to themselves. In my opinion, where in trouble, we should seek help from those we trust mostly.

The Xi'an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China's long history. It 41 (build) originally to protect the city 42 the Tang dynasty and has now been completely restored (修复). It is possible 43 (walk) or bike the entire 14 kilometers.

We accessed the wall through the South Gate. The wall is 12 meters high and from here you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.

After 44 (spend) some time looking at all the defensive equipment at the wall, we decided it was time for some action and what 45 (good) than to ride on a piece of history!

We 46 (hire) our bikes from the rental place at the South Gate. My bike was old and shaky 47 did the job. It took us about 3 hours to go all 48 way around the Xi'an City Wall. Supposedly you can do it in two hours, but we stopped at the different gates and 49 (watchtower) to fake pictures or just to watch the local people going about their 50 (day) routines.

It's the seaside birds that deserve at least part of the blame for getting Nick Burchill blacklisted at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, Canada.

Burchill was 21 at the hotel on business and planning to 22 some friends in the area. They had asked him to 23 some pepperoni (辣香肠) from back east. So he 24 a suitcase full of pepperoni. As he was 25 that it would be too warm, he 26 it out on the table near an open window. He thought his pepperoni was 27 and well chilled (冷却) and he 28 .

That's when things went 29    ."I remember walking down the long 30 and opening the door to my room to find an entire flock of seagulls," Burchill said in a recent letter of 31 to the 4-star hotel. "The seagulls immediately went 32 . They rushed to the window, 30 or 40 birds all trying to 33 at the same time, and pepperoni-everywhere. The curtains were falling down, the lamps were falling down, It was a real 34 .

Older and wiser now, Burchill chalked up the incident to youthful indiscretion (莽撞).

"I have 35 and I admit responsibility of my 36    ," he said in the letter. "I come to you, 37 , to apologize for the-damage I had 38 caused and to ask you to 39 my lifetime ban from the hotel."

His letter 40 . Banned from the hotel since 2001.Burchill is now welcome to come back, the Fairmont said.

21.

A．

studying

B．

staying

C．

looking

D．

packing

22.

A．

visit

B．

help

C．

follow

D．

make

23.

A．

sell

B．

have

C．

bring

D．

taste

24.

A．

filled

B．

locked

C．

abandoned

D．

lost

25.

A．

surprised

B．

pleased

C．

excited

D．

worried

26.

A．

dug

B．

cleared

C．

cut

D．

laid

27.

A．

delicious

B．

safe

C．

soft

D．

ready

28.

A．

left

B．

nodded

C．

waited

D．

regretted

29.

A．

far

B．

funny

C．

wrong

D．

blind

30.

A．

beach

B．

driveway

C．

hall

D．

table

31.

A．

application

B．

apology

C．

request

D．

invitation

32.

A．

hungry

B．

dead

C．

missing

D．

wild

33.

A．

wake up

B．

get out

C．

take off

D．

break in

34.

A．

mess

B．

puzzle

C．

fight

D．

challenge

35.

A．

recovered

B．

retired

C．

escaped

D．

matured

36.

A．

suffering

B．

plans

C．

madness

D．

actions

37.

A．

hands in pocket

B．

nose in the air

C．

hat in hand

D．

feet on the ground

38.

A．

indirectly

B．

deliberately

C．

cautiously

D．

secretly

39.

A．

replace

B．

remember

C．

reconsider

D．

renew

40.

A．

arrived

B．

worked

C．

ended

D．

disappeared

Swap, Don't shop!

You keep hearing about recycling, right? But it doesn't end with bottles, cans, and paper. Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources（资源）to make, and buying loads of new clothing（or throwing out old clothing）is not healthy for the environment. So what to do with all those perfectly-good-but-you're-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor?     16     . It's the best way to get rid of your used clothes, score clothes from your friends, and have a party all at the same time.

A successful swap depends on the selection of clothes, the organization of the event, and, obviously, how much fun is had. It's really easy to do! Here are a few pointers.

●Invite 5-10 people so you have a nice selection.     17    , and there may not be enough things to choose from; more than that, and it becomes uncontrollable.

●      18      . They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry their "new" clothes home.

●Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room.      19     . Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on. One of the ground rules of the swap should be that everyone must try on the clothes before they take them-things always look different when you put them on.

●Set a starting time. Maybe you say "go," or turn on a certain song, or whatever.     20    . And don't forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, it's a party!

A．	Less people than that
B．	Hold a clothing swap
C．	If two people are competing
D．	Just keep music playing throughout
E．	Donate whatever clothes are left over
F．	Have everyone put their clothes in the right spots
G．	Tell everyone to bring clean clothes in good condition

Who is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.

Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?

In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club-women, or people of a different color or belief-they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.

A study recently published by Science found that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender（性别）are "really, really smart." Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are "really, really smart." Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: absolutely not.

Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors（因素）like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with "intelligence, creativity, perseverance（毅力）, and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world."

12. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?

A．	They're unfair.	B．	They're conservative.
C．	They're objective.	D．	They're strict.

13. What can we infer about girls from the study in Science?

A．	They think themselves smart.
B．	They look up to great thinkers.
C．	They see gender differences earlier than boys.
D．	They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs

14. Why are more geniuses known to the public?

A．	Improved global communication.
B．	Less discrimination against women.
C．	Acceptance of victors' concepts.
D．	Changes in people's social positions.

15. What is the best title for the text?

A．	Geniuses Think Alike	B．	Genius Takes Many Forms
C．	Genius and Intelligence	D．	Genius and Luck

When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue-sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.

Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing .I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don't worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam（横杆）, I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: " Safe! Safe! Safe!" And that's what mattered-landing tricks, being a good skater.

When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I'd given it up.

When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I've traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving（穿梭）among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail-thin teenager, in a baggy white T-shirt, skidded（滑）up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. "I was a local here 20 years ago," I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. "Safe, man. Safe."

"Yeah," I said. "Safe."

8. What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?

A．	He felt disappointed.	B．	He gave up his hobby.
C．	He liked the weather there.	D．	He had disagreements with his family.

9. What do the underlined words "Safe! Safe! Safe!" probably mean?

A．

Be careful!

B．

Well done!

C．

No way!

D．

Don't worry!

10. Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?

A．	To join the skateboarding.	B．	To make new friends.
C．	To learn more tricks.	D．	To relive his childhood days

11. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?

A．	Children should learn a second language.
B．	Sport is necessary for children's health.
C．	Children need a sense of belonging
D．	Seeing the world is a must for children.

Port Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding（繁育）programme, has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf（犀牛幼息）.When the tiny creature arrived on January 31. she became the 40th black rhino to be born at the reserve. And officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinos are known for being difficult to breed in captivity（圈养）.

Paul Beer, head of rhino section at Port Lympne, said: "Obviously we're all absolutely delighted to welcome another calf to our black rhino family. She's healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother, Solio, is a first-time mum and she is doing a fantastic job. It's still a little too cold for them to go out into the open, but as soon as the weather warms up. I have no doubt that the little one will be out and about exploring and playing every day."

The adorable female calf is the second black rhino born this year at the reserve, but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returned to protected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on January 5 to first-time mother Kisima and weighed about 32 kg. His mother, grandmother and great grandmother were all born at the reserve and still live there.

According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500, giving the rhinos a "critically endangered" status.

4. Which of the following best describes the breeding programme?

A．

Costly.

B．

Controversial.

C．

Ambitious.

D．

Successful.

5. What does Paul Beer say about the new-born rhino?

A．	She loves staying with her mother.	B．	She dislikes outdoor activities.
C．	She is in good condition	D．	She is sensitive to heat.

6. What similar experience do Solio and Kisima have?

A．	They had their first born in January.        B .They enjoyed exploring new places	B．
C．	They lived with their grandmothers.	D．	They were brought to the reserve young

7. What can be inferred about Porn-Lympne Reserve?

A．	The rhino section will be open to the public.
B．	It aims to control the number of the animals.
C．	It will continue to work with the World Wildlife Fund.
D．	Some of its rhinos may be sent to the protected wild areas.

A Take a view, the Landscape（风景）Photographer of the Year Award, was the idea of Charlie Waite, one of today's most respected landscape photographers.Each year, the high standard of entries has shown that the Awards are the perfect platform to showcase the very best photography of the British landscape.Take a view is a desirable annual competition for photographers from all comers of the UK and beyond.

Mike Shepherd (2011) Skiddaw in Winter Cumbria, England

It was an extremely cold winter's evening and freezing fog hung in the air. I climbed to the top of a small rise and realised that the mist was little more than a few feet deep, and though it was only a short climb, I found myself completely above it and looking at a wonderfully clear view of Skiddaw with the sum setting in the west. I used classical techniques, translated from my college days spent in the darkroom into Photoshop, to achieve the black-and-white image（图像）.

Timothy Smith (2014) Macclesfield Forest Cheshire, England

I was back in my home town of Macclesfield to take some winter images. Walking up a path through the forest towards Shutlingsloe. a local high point, I came across a small clearing and immediately noticed the dead yellow grasses set against the fresh snow. The small pine added to the interest and I placed it centrally to take the view from the foreground right through into the forest.

1. Who would most probably enter for Take a view?

A．

Writers.

B．

Photographers.

C．

Painters.

D．

Tourists.

2. What do the works by Shepherd and Smith have in common?

A．	They are winter images.
B．	They are in black and white.
C．	They show mountainous scenes.
D．	They focus on snow-covered forests.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．

In a history book.

B．

In a novel.

C．

In an art magazine.

D．

In a biography.

假定你是李华，你校来自爱尔兰的外教Peter因病回国休假．请给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：

1．询问近况；2．分享班级最新消息；3．表达祝愿．

注意：1．词数80左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．

I experienced years of loneliness as a child．（1） 　　His friends teased him about babysitting his sister and his interests were far different from mine．With no other kids of my age in the neighborhood，I had to spend hours by myself．

   A bright spot for me turned out to be reading．My love of the written word began early as my mother read to me every evening．（2） 　　I started reading books on my own before age 5 and my mother took me to the public library once a week to borrow several books．I quickly graduated from typical children's books to ones with fewer pictures and longer chapters．Reading opened new worlds to me．（3） 　　

   My mother also encouraged me to make what I wanted．I tried making toy cars with cardboard boxes and constructing buildings from leftover cardboard and bits of wood my father gave me．When my mother saw my creations，she told me how creative my designs were．（4） 　　I learned a lot about how to extend the life of objects and transform them into something new and useful．It was a trait（特点）others found helpful，and I soon had friends who wanted to make things with me．

   （5） 　　My parents made it a point for their two kids to spend time outside，no matter the weather or season．My brother，of course，raced off to be with his friends，while I had plenty to do myself．There was making leaf houses in autumn，ice skating in winter，and so much more．They're all memories I treasure today．

A．	I wasn't alone any longer．
B．	I enjoyed reading stories aloud．
C．	I was invited to play with another kid．
D．	I loved the colorful photographs in the books．
E．	Another habit I formed early was being outdoors．
F．	Thus，I began my lifelong interest in making things．
G．	My older brother couldn't be bothered to play with me．