203305.（2016•西工大附中•十模）As children grow and develop，they'll begin to show interest in many different things．They'll start to give more attention to certain things that really interest them，some of which will turn into dreams． （36）But for goals that are so far off and often so big，how do we even start to provide guidance？ Have Them Write Down Their Dream．Writing down the dream allows them to see the idea in the first steps of fabrication and helps them stay responsible for their goal． Research Their Dream．（37）Research will also give them important information on what they'll need in order to turn the dream into reality． Make A Timeline For Achievement．Setting a date for achievement of a goal helps keep you focused．For children，the goal could be，"within 5 years after I graduate from college"，or，"before I turn 16．" （38）How do you plan on achieving your goal？What steps are you going to take？What education or special skills do you need to accomplish your goal？ Focus on the Dream and Develop Perseverance．The first step is to get focused，which is the fuel that drives people to achieve．Perseverance is the extra push you need to be able to give yourself when things start to slow down （or seem like they're slowing down）．（39） Play Games．Develop games or challenges that allow your children to make small achievements．Or simply ask them if they have any smaller dreams or goals that they want to accomplish sooner．（40）If children can achieve on a small scale，they'll learn two important things：achieving on a large scale is possible；the process of achieving works．The importance of this process isn't really about the initial dream．It's about teaching children how to achieve anything．We want them to learn the process so that even if their dreams change，their chances of success do not．
A．Show Your Support and Set a Good Example． B．As far as kids are concerned，anything is possible． C．If your goal is to help your children achieve these dreams，you should show them how and help lead the way． D．The more they learn about their dream，the more realistic it becomes． E．Use these things as teaching tools． F．A dream without a determined attitude is simply a"once was．" G．Develop a Plan of Action．
36．答案是C．细节理解题；由下文"how do we even start to provide guidance（我们如何开始提供引导）"推断上文是强调"应该给予引导"，即show them how and help lead the way；故选C． 37．答案是D．细节理解题；根据本段主题句"Research Their Dream．"推断研究他们的梦想即更多地了解（learn more about）；故选D． 38．答案是G．主旨大意题；下文的问题分析了为了实现梦想应该怎么做﹣﹣如何规划、采取什么步骤、需要怎样的教育或特殊技能﹣﹣这些都是计划要涉及的内容；故选G． 39．答案是F．细节理解题；由本段主题"Focus on the Dream and Develop Perseverance．"可知，本段分析梦想和毅力（perseverance）之间的关系；perseverance也就是决心"determination"，所以分析得出的结论是"梦想离不开意志坚定的态度（a determined attitude）"，故选F． 40．答案是E．细节理解题；本段分析通过让孩子实现小的目标，引导他们懂得两件重要的事，由此判断这些小的目标是作为"教学手段"；故选E．
205697.（2018•西安中学•高二下期末）
A small insect is getting a lot of attention in the United States．The rusty patched bumblebee （大黄蜂） is the first of its species to be declared endangered in the lower 48 states-meaning every state except Alaska and Hawaii．The rusty patched bumblebee is named for a rust-colored line on its back． The U．S．Fish and Wildlife Service announced this month it was adding the bee to its endangered species list．The insects are "on the brink of extinction， " according to the service．It said the bees were once found in 28 states．But there now are only small populations remaining in 13 states．The government agency will make a plan to help the dying bees recover．The agency said that such a plan might help other insects，like butterflies． U．S．officials think land owners can take small steps to help the rusty patched bumblebee．They say land owners can be friendlier towards bees by using native plants in their gardens．The insects directly fertilize many kinds of fruit and vegetable crops．And they fertilize grain crops used to feed cattle and milk cows．It costs billions of dollars to duplicate the job the bees do for free．Land owners are also being urged to cut back on their use of pesticide products．The officials also suggest that gardeners leave their plants alone at the end of the summer instead of cutting them．That way，the bees will have a place to live over the winter． The Fish and Wildlife Service says the rusty patched bumblebee was added to the endangered species list partly because of habitat loss．Other reasons were disease，pesticides and climate change．Officials are worried that other bees will suffer，too．Another species of bees in Hawaii is also endangered．
（1）How many states declared the rusty patched bumblebee endangered？ A．13． B．28． C．48． D．50． （2）Which one is harmful to the rusty patched bumblebee？ A．Planting native plants． B．Reducing the use of pesticide products． C．Leaving plants alone． D．Cutting out plants regularly． （3）What can we know about the rusty patched bumblebee according to the text？ A．All the states declared it as endangered species． B．It is named for a rust-colored line on its belly． C．It is beneficial to land owners． D．It is endangered mainly because of habitat loss． （4）What's the best title for the passage？ A．Bumblebee added to U．S．endangered species list B．Why is bumblebee on the brink of extinction C．Take steps to help bumblebee D．The benefits of protecting bumblebee
203129.（2016•师大附中•二模）
China is a land of bicycles．At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country．Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle．Millions of them，all black．Cars were rare．Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year，I've found the opposite is true．There are millions of cars．However，people still use their bicycles to get around．For many，it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today．Bicycles also come in different colors-silver，green，red，blue，yellow，whatever you want． It's fun watching people biking．They rush quickly through crossroads，move skillfully through traffic，and ride even on sidewalks．Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can't provide． Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture，I decided to buy a bicycle．Great weather accompanied my great buy．I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home． My first ride home was orderly．To be safe，I stayed with a "pack" of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times．I didn't want to get hit．So I took the ride carefully． Crossing the streets was the biggest problem．It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States．The streets here were wide，so crossing took time，skill and a little bit of luck． I finally made it home．The feeling on the bicycle was amazing．The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful．I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people．Biking made me feel alive．
（1）According to the author，why are bicycles still popular in China today？ A．Because they are convenient and inexpensive． B．Because they are traditional and safe． C．Because they are colorful and available． D．Because they are fast and environment friendly． （2）The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended． A．to ride it for fun B．to use it for transport C．to experience local culture D．to improve his riding skills （3）How did the author feel about his street crossing？ A．It was boring． B．It was difficult． C．It was lively． D．It was wonderful． （4）Which of the following best describes the author's biking experience？ A．The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills． B．The author was annoyed by the air while riding． C．The author took great pleasure in biking． D．The author was praised by the other bikers．
205841.（2017•西安中学•高二上期末）
Ireland has had a very difficult history．The problems started in the 16th century when English rulers tried to conquer （征服） Ireland．For hundreds of years，the Irish people fought against the English．Finally，in 1921，the British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland．The result is that today there are two"Irelands"．Northern Ireland，in the north，is part of the United Kingdom．The Republic of Ireland，in the south，is an independent country． In the 1840s the main crop，potatoes，was affected by disease and about 750，000 people died of hunger．This，and a shortage （短缺） of work，forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA，the UK，Australia and Canada．As a result of these problems，the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851． For many years，the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers．Today，many people still work on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices．Life in the cities is very different from life in the countryside，where things move at a quieter and slower pace． The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly．Oscar Wilde，a famous Irish writer，once said that the Irish were"the greatest talkers since the Greeks"．Since independence，Ireland has revived （复兴） its own culture of music，language，literature and singing．Different areas have different styles of old Irish songs which are sung without instruments．Other kinds of Irish music use many different instruments such as the violin，whistles，etc．
（1）What does the author tell us in Paragraph 1？ A．How the Irish fought against the English． B．How Ireland gained independence． C．How English rulers tried to conquer Ireland． D．How two"Irelands"came into being． （2）We learn from the text that in Ireland ． A．food shortages in the 1840s led to a decrease in population B．people are moving to the cities for lack of work in the countryside C．it is harder to make a living as a farmer than as a factory worker D．different kinds of old Irish songs are all sung with instruments （3）The last paragraph is mainly about ． A．the Irish character B．Irish culture C．Irish musical instruments D．a famous Irish writer （4）What can be the best title for the text？ A．Life in Ireland B．A Very Difficult History C．Ireland，Past and Present D．The Independence of Ireland
215222.（2016•西安一中•高二下期中）
People in the United States honor their parents with two special days：Mother's Day，on the second Sunday in May，and Father's Day，on the third Sunday in June． Mother's Day was proclaimed（公告） a day for national observance by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915．Ann Jarvis from Grafton，West Virginia，had started the idea to have a day to honor mothers．She was the one who chose the second Sunday in May and also began the custom of wearing a carnation． In 1909，Mrs．Dodd from Spokane，Washington，thought of the idea of a day to honor fathers．She wanted to honor her own father，William Smart．After her mother died，he had the responsibility of raising a family of five sons and a daughter．In 1910，the first Father's Day was observed in Spokane．Senator Margaret Chase Smith helped to established Father's Day as a national commemorative（纪念）day，in 1972． These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents．They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens．They give love and care． These two special days are celebrated in many different ways．On Mother's Day people wear carnations．A red one symbolizes（象征） a living mother．A white one shows that the mother is dead．Many people attend religious services to honor parents．It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery．On these days families get together at home，as well as in restaurants．They often have outdoor barbecues for Father's Day．These are days of fun and good feelings and memories．
（1）According to the passage，which of the following about the second Sunday in May is not true？ A．It is a day to show love to mothers B．It is a day to wear carnations C．It is a day for people to visit the cemetery D．It is a day for many people to attend religious services （2）Who plays the most important role in Father's Day becoming a national commemorative day？
A．Mrs．Dodd
B．Margaret Chase Smith
C．Ann Jarvis
D．Woodrow Wilson
（3）From the passage，we know in the U．S ． A．one should wear a red carnation if one's mother pass away B．on Mother's Day，families often go out to have barbecues C．on Father's Day，people often stay at home to celebrate the special day． D．The purpose to have these two special days is to show love to parents （4）The author's purpose of writing this passage is to A．call on people to love and respect their parents． B．introduce Mother's Day and Father's Day． C．tell the difference between Mother's Day and Father's Day D．show how important fathers and mothers are．
202976.（2017•西安中学•三模）
Black Friday is the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States．It has been regarded as the beginning of the holiday shopping season．Although it's not an official holiday，millions of employers give their employees the day off，and many people use that day to get a jump-start on their holiday shopping．A similar day in Canada and Great Britain is called"Boxing Day"． Black Friday has become somewhat of a marketing sensation in recent years．Since 2005，it has been the busiest shopping day of the year．To lure shoppers，retailers （零售商）routinely open their doors as early as 4 a．m．and offer special sales and promotions to the shoppers that arrive early．Some of the special deals offered by stores are only available in limited quantities．That is why some shoppers intent on getting the best deals often camp out in front of stores overnight so that they'll be the first in line when the doors open． But why Black Friday？Historians believe the name started in Philadelphia in the mid-1960s．Bus drivers and police used"Black Friday"to describe the heavy traffic that would block city streets the day after Thanksgiving aoppers headed to the stores． Businesses，however，didn't like the negative tone associated with the"Black Friday"name．In the early 1980s，a more positive explanation of the name began to circulate．According to this alternative explanation，Black Friday is the day when retailers finally begin to turn a profit for the year．In accounting terms （会计行业），operating at a loss is called being"in the red"because accountants traditionally used red ink to show negative amounts．Positive amounts were usually shown in black ink．Thus，being"in the black"is a good thing because it means stores are operating at a profit． Recently，for those who are too busy to shop on Black Friday or who just don't want to fight the crowds，the Monday following Black Friday has become known as Cyber Monday （网络星期一） for the many online deals．
（1）On Black Friday，the Americans ． A．don't have to go to work as usual B．look exactly like the Canadians C．are usually busy doing shopping D．stay at home and relax themselves （2）The underlined word"lure"（in Paragraph 2）probably means ． A．protect B．attract C．persuade D．remind （3）How do the retailers understand Black Friday？ A．It is totally different from Boxing Day． B．They usually lose some money on the day． C．It never keeps them very busy． D．It probably brings them more money． （4）The author writes this passage in order to ． A．state the development of Cyber Monday B．tell the difference between red and black C．introduce Black Friday to the readers D．explain the meaning of Boxing Day．
206028.（2016•长安区一中•高二下期末）
"You're going to the United States to live？How wonderful!You're really lucky!"Does this sound familiar？Perhaps your family and friends said similar things to you when you left home．But does it seem true all the time？Is your life in this new country always wonderful and exciting？A great many factow that it's not easy for newcomers to adjust to life in a new culture．They have to experience culture shock． What causes culture shock？Maybe the weather is unpleasant．Perhaps the customs are different．Perhaps the public service systems such as the telephone，post office，or transportation are difficult to figure out and you make mistakes．The simplest things seem difficult．The language may be difficult．The food may seem strange to you．If you don't look similar to the natives，you may feel strange．You may feel as if everyone is watching you．In fact，you are always watching yourself． Everyone experiences culture shock in some form or another．But culture shock comes as a surprise to most people．A lot of the time，the people with the worst culture shock are the people who never had any difficulties in their own countries．They were active and successful in their community．They had hobbies or pastimes which they enjoyed．When they come to a new country，they do not have the same positions or hobbies as they already had in their countries．They find themselves without a role，almost without an identity．They have to build a new self image． Culture shock produces a feeling of disorientation （晕头转向），which may be homesickness，imagined illness，or even paranoia （妄想症）．When people feel the disorientation of culture shock，they sometimes feel like staying inside all the time．They want to protect themselves from the unfamiliar environment．They want to create an escape within their room to give themselves a sense of security．This escape does solve the problem of culture shock for the short term，but it does nothing to familiarize the person more with the culture．Familiarity and experience are the long term ways to settle the problem of culture shock． （1）Who is the passage mainly for？ A．People who have just moved to a foreign country． B．Those who have got rid of culture shock． C．The family and friends of those who came to the US． D．People who can easily adjust to their life in the US． （2）The underlined part"you are always watching yourself"（in Paragraph 3）means． A．you are always feeling homesick B．you are always nervous about meeting other people C．you are always looking at yourself in the mirror D．you are always worried too much about yourself （3）Which of the following would be a case of culture shock for newcomers？ A．They have got used to the life in the new country． B．Their positions or hobbies stay the same． C．They are active and successful in the new community． D．They have trouble using public telephones． （4）Which of the following may cause newcomers to lack a sense of security？ A．A new identity． B．Local food． C．Strange environment． D．A new self image．
205920.（2016•西北大附中•高一下期末）
Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys？ The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences．To the Egyptians，green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring，while for Muslims，it means heaven．Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures．In China，children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year．For many nations，blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs．Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils． People's choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies' reactions toward them．Green is said to be the most restful color．It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically．People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches． Red can cause a person's blood pressure to rise and increase people's appetites（食欲）．Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant．Similarly，many commercial websites will have a red"Buy Now"button because red is a color that easily catches a person's eye． Blue is another calming color．Unlike red，blue can cause people to lose appetite．So if you want to eat less，some suggest that eating from blue plates can help． The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room，think about the color carefully．
（1）Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their A．cultural values B．commercial purposes C．personal experiences D．physical reactions to the color （2）Why will many commercial websites have a red"Buy Now"button？ A．To relax people physically． B．To increase people's appetites． C．To encourage people to make a purchase． D．To cause a person's blood pressure to rise． （3）Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text？ A．Colors and Human Beings B．The Cultural Meaning of Color C．Colors and Personal Experiences D．The Meaning and Function of Color
205962.（2016•西安一中•高一下期末）
Easter（复活节） is still a great day for worship，randy in baskets and running around the yard finding eggs，but every year it gets quite a bit worse for bunnies． And no，not because the kids like to pull their ears．The culprit is climate change，and some researchers found that rising temperatures are having harmful effects on at least five species of rabbit in the US． Take the Lower Keys March rabbit，for instance．An endangered species that lives in the Lower Florida Keys，this species of cottontail is a great swimmer-it lives on the islands!-but it is already severely affected by development and now by rising levels．According to the Center for Biological Diversity，an ocean level rise of only 0.6 meters will send these guys jumping to higher ground and a 0.9-meter rise would wipe out their habitat （栖息地） completely． The snowshoe hare，on the other hand，has a color issue．Most of these rabbits change their fur color from white in the wintertime to brown in the summer，each designed to give them better cover from predators（捕食者）．As the number of days with snow decreases all across the country，however，more and more bunnies are being left in white fur during brown dirt days of both fall and spring，making them an easier mark for predators．Researchers know that the color change is controlled by the number of hours of sunlight，but whether the rabbit will be able to adapt quick enough to survive is a big question．The National Wildlife Federation has reported that hunters have noticed their numbers are already markedly down． American pikas or rock rabbits，a relative of rabbits and hares，might be the firs' of these species to go extinct due to climate change．About 7-8 inches long，pikas live high in the cool，damp mountains west of the Rocky Mountains．As global temperatures rise，they would naturally migrate （迁徙） to higher ground-but they already occupy the mountaintops．They can't go any higher．The National Wildlife Federation reports that they might not be able to stand the new temperatures as their habitat beats up． The volcano rabbit has the same problem．These rabbits live on the slopes of volcanoes in Mexico，and recent studies have shown that the lower range of their habitat has already shifted upward about 700 meters，but there are not suitable plants for them to move higher，so they are stuck in the middle．Scientists are concerned about their populations． Native to the US，pygmy rabbits weigh less than 1 pound and live in the American West．They are believed to be the smallest rabbits in the world．Their habitats have been destroyed by development．Several populations，such as the Columbia Basin pygmy，almost went extinct and were saved by zoo breeding programs．Pygmy rabbits also rely on winter cover by digging tunnels through the snow to escape predators，but lesser snowfall is leaving them exposed． All of this gives new meaning to dressing up in a giant bunny costume this Easter． （1）The writer mentions Easter at the beginning of the passage in order to ． A．show the importance of Easter Day B．remind people of Easter traditions C．introduce the issue about bunnies D．discuss the relationship between Easter and bunnies （2）The word"culprit"（ Paragraph 2）is closest in meaning to ． A．producer B．judge C．victim D．criminal （3）Which best describes the writer's tone in the postage？ A．Concerned． B．Approving． C．Enthusiastic． D．Doubtful．
205040.（2022•莲湖区•高二下期末）
Like many of the arts，music flourished during the Zhou dynasty.From this period we have instruments，models of performers，descriptions of musicians and dancers，and the Shijing，or The Book of Poetry，which contains poems and songs of court and common people during the Zhou dynasty.It is likely that music played an extremely important role in the Zhou dynasty for all social classes. One of the most important sources of information the researchers have regarding Zhou-dynasty music is from the tomb of the Marquis Yi of Zeng （433 B.C.E.）.This tomb was uncovered in 1977 in Hubei Province and contained the most extensive and well-preserved set of musical instruments ever found in an ancient Chinese tomb.This four-chamber （室） tomb was designed in imitation of a palace with a central courtyard，reflecting the belief that the Marquis Yi would require the same comforts in the afterlife that he had enjoyed during his lifetime.The central chamber of the tomb，which reflected a palace courtyard，contained most of the musical instruments found，including a complete set of sixty-five graduated bells fixed on wooden shelves.In addition，twenty-one young women were buried with the Marquis Yi，some of whom were likely his favorite musicians and dancers. The Marquis Yi's set of sixty-five bells is remarkable for a variety of reasons.First，they are clearly dated—an inscription （碑文） indicates that the bells were a gift given to him in 433 B.C.E. .Second，the bells were very expensive to produce and to purchase，particularly a set of this size，so they are further evidence of the Marquis Yi's status.Finally，the bells，along with the other instruments in the room，illustrate what an instrumental band might have consisted of during this period.Scholars predict that it would have required twenty-four musicians to play all instruments at once. There are still many gaps in our knowledge of ancient Chinese music，partly because there was no system for recording music in a written form.
（1）The Book of Poetry is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to . A．show the significance of the book B．show the popularity of music in the Zhou dynasty C．describe the meaning and the history of the book D．represent the life of people in the Zhou dynasty （2）According to the passage，what can we know about the tomb？ A．It contains all kinds of musical instruments. B．It is designed by the Marquis Yi of Zeng. C．It reflects the wish of the Marquis Yi for his life after death. D．It is of the same size as that of the palace. （3）Why is the set of sixty-five bells extraordinary？ A．Because it might prove the Marquis Yi's position. B．Because it was difficult to buy at that time. C．Because it once was an expensive gift. D．Because it needs 24 performers to play at the same time. （4）In which column of the newspaper can we read the text？ A．Health. B．Business. C．Sports. D．Art.
213079.（2023•莲湖区•高二上期中）
If you live in San Diego，you've probably noticed some strangely coloured water on the beach lately.You might wonder about red tide，but it's actually an intentional job.Scientists at UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography and University of Washington have been experimenting with dyeing （给……染色） the ocean at San Diego beach pink.What could they possibly be up to？ This is being done for a study that examines how fresh water on the outlet of the sea is intermixing with the ocean.The experiment is called Plumes in Nearshore Conditions （PiNC） . "I'm excited because this research hasn't been done before and it's a really unique experiment，" said Sarah Giddings，a Scripps coastal oceanographer leading the PiNC study. "The aim is to understand how fresh water interacts with ocean waves，since it is usually warmer than ocean water and more floating." The researchers are hoping that this pink dye experiment will help them record more about how pollutants and sediments （沉积物） are distributed in the ocean water through these additions of fresh water. The fresh water is dyed pink so that the team can easily keep track of it when fresh water is added to the sea water.The dye does not threaten the wildlife living there and is then spotted as it progresses in the water.It is tracked by sensors on poles that are located along the sand as well as by drones （无人驾驶飞机） .There's also a device that tracks the light that is given off by the pink dye.The sensors record the height of the waves，ocean currents and temperature. Giddings explained， "We're bringing together a lot of different people with different expertise.I think it's going to have some really great results and impacts.We will combine the results from this experiment with a former field study and computer models to help us further understand how the dyed fresh water spreads."
（1）How does the author lead in the topic of the text？ A．By showing a strange phenomenon. B．By making an assumption. C．By quoting a well-known saying. D．By making a comparison. （2）What is the purpose of Plumes in Nearshore Conditions？ A．To introduce the benefits of dyeing sea water pink. B．To show how fresh water combines with sea water. C．To prove that fresh water is warmer than sea water. D．To examine the impact of fresh water on sea water. （3）Why is pink dye used by the team？ A．It can enormously give off light. B．It can function well with sensors. C．It can be recognized easily and eco-friendly. D．It seems to attract wildlife and spread rapidly. （4）What will the researchers do according to Giddings' words in the last paragraph？ A．Challenge the results with some experts. B．Build more scientific computer models. C．Experiment with dyes of another colour. D．Integrate more results of former studies.
213313.（2022•师大附中•高一上期中）
Kids Connect is a camp specifically for children with physical and mild（轻微的） intellectual（智力的） disabilities aged 9-16 （Individual consideration given to those over the age of 16）.It is held in Blockhouse Bay，Auckland.Sometimes we require meeting a child before camp to make sure we are able to meet their needs during the camp. Our camps are conducted by experienced people.We take every effort to give your children a safe and enjoyable weekend.Our aim is that every child comes away with lasting memories of what they have experienced，explored and enjoyed at our camp. We focus on building strong，healthy relationships with other children （with and without physical disabilities） and with group leaders. We have a weekend full of activities，action and fun： ●Team games and competitions，songs ●Outdoor sports ●Discussions，great food and lots of fun! The camp fee is about ＄135 （subject to change）.We also accept payment by way of Ministry of Health carer support forms. Day visits and fees can be organised on an individual basis if a full weekend stay is unsuitable For a registration form or for more information，please email info@cbm.org.nz or phone 09 630 5271 Kids Connect. Box 8774，Symonds Street Auckland 1150 Website：www.cbm.org.nz
（1）Why is it sometimes necessary to meet a child before camp？ A．To give the child a medical test. B．To learn more about the child's life. C．To build a connection with the child. D．To serve the child's needs. （2）What can children do at the camp？ A．Learn to cook. B．Enjoy outdoor activities. C．Carry out research activities. D．Practise their favourite hobbies. （3）Who is the text probably written for？ A．Teachers. B．Parents. C．Travelers. D．Teenagers.
213135.（2024•鄠邑四中•高一下期中）
FROM PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONS Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society.There comes a time when the old must give way to the new，and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future.Finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge. Big challenges，however，can sometimes lead to great solutions.In the 1950s，the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods，produce electricity，and supply water to more farmers in the area.But the proposal led to protests.Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt's cultural heritage.After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem，and citizens who lived near the dam，the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959. A committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics.The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community.Experts investigated the issue，conducted several tests，and then made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved.Finally，a document was signed，and the work began in 1960. The project brought together governments and environmentalists from around the world.Temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece by piece，and then moved and put back together again in a place where they were safe from the water.In 1961，German engineers moved the first temple.Over the next 20 years，thousands of engineers and workers rescued 22 temples and countless cultural relics.Fifty countries donated nearly ＄80 million to the project. When the project ended in 1980，it was considered a great success.Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not run over the relics of the past，but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow. The spirit of the Aswan Dam project is still alive today.Perhaps the best example iown by UNESCO，which runs a programme that prevents world cultural heritage sites around the world from disappearing.If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation，the global community can sometimes provide a solution.
（1）In which year is the first temple moved？ A.1959. B.1961. C.1960. D.1980. （2）Why did the Egyptian government want to attempt the building of the dam？ A.Because they wanted to control floods and help economic development. B.Because they thought it not necessary to preserve everything from the past. C.Because the project could bring together governments and environmentalists from around the world. D.Because they could get help from the global community. （3）How were the temples and other cultural sites saved？ A.They were rebuilt in other higher places. B.They were moved to places with no water. C.They were preserved in museums. D.They were taken down piece by piece and moved to other places where they would be safe from the water. （4）How long did it take to complete the project？ A.2 years. B.19 years. C.20 years. D.21 years.
213133.（2024•鄠邑四中•高一下期中）
Teachers' Day is，interestingly，not celebrated on the same day all over the world.In some countries it is marked by a holiday，and in others it is a working day. International Teachers' Day is celebrated on October 5.Being held ever since 1994，it is in honour of teachers' organisations worldwide.Its aim is to encourage supports for teachers and to meet the needs of students. China —In 1939，Teachers' Day was set for August 27，Confucius' birthday.In 1951，the celebration was stopped.However，it was founded again in 1985，and the day was changed to September 10. India —Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5 in honour of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan，the second president of India，whose birthday falls on that day. Russia —In Russia，Teachers' Day was celebrated on the first Sunday of October between 1965 and 1994.Since 1994，the day is observed on October 5th，just the same day as World Teachers' Day. The US —In the US，Teachers' Day is a nonofficial holiday.It is celebrated on the Tuesday of the first full week of May.A number of activities are organised in schools to honour teachers.The celebrations can continue for the whole week of May. Thailand —In Thailand，National Teachers' Day is celebrated every year on January 16.The first Teachers' Day was held in 1957.The day is a holiday in schools.
（1）Which country celebrates Teachers' Day in October？ A.India. B.Russia. C.Thailand. D.The US. （2）Which of the following has the same meaning as the underlined word "observed"？ A.Stopped. B.Held. C.Celebrated. D.Fell. （3）Which of the following is possibly TRUE？ A.China has celebrated Teachers' Day since the year 1931. B.Teachers' Day is an official holiday in the United States. C.Teachers' Day is a working day in schools of Thailand. D.Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday is in September.
213116.（2023•蓝田县•高二上期中）
Biologists from the John Innes Centre in England discovered that plants have a biological process which divides their amount of stored energy by the length of the night.This solves the problem of how to portion out （分配） energy reserves during the night so that the plant can keep growing yet not risk burning off all its stored energy. While the sun shines，plants perform photosynthesis （光合作用）.In this process，the plants change sunlight，water and carbon dioxide into stored energy in the form of long chains of sugar，called starch （淀粉）.At night，the plants burn this stored starch to fuel continued growth. "The calculations are precise so that plants prevent starvation but also make the most efficient use of their food，" said study co-author Alison Smith. "If the starch store is used too fast，plants will starve and stop growing during the night.If the store is used too slowly，some of it will be wasted." The scientists studied the plant Arabidopsis，which is regarded as a model plant for experiments.To give the plants some math tests，the biologists let night arrive unexpectedly early or late for them. During one of the exams，they shut off the lights early on them that had been grown with twelve-hour days and nights.Putting them into darkness after only an eight-hour day means they didn't have time to store as much starch as usual.And this forced the plants to adjust their normal nightly rhythm. Amazingly，even after this day length trick，the plants did very well in their exams and ended up with just five percent of starch left over at the end of the night.They had neither starved，nor stored starch that could have been used to fuel more growth. The authors suggested that similar biological calculators may explain how a migratory bird，the little stint，can make a five-thousand-kilometer journey to their summer habitat in the Arctic and arrive with enough fat reserves to survive only approximately half a day more，on average. The results of the study were published in e Life.
（1）According to the passage，plants . A．use little energy during the day B．usually stop growing at night C．waste a lot of energy at night D．store starch during the day （2）What did the scientists do when studying Arabidopsis？ A．They changed the plant's light conditions. B．They provided the plant with more starch. C．They tried to keep the plant's natural rhythm. D．They attached a biological calculator to the plant. （3）When morning arrived，the experimental plants . A．nearly died of lack of food B．used most of their stored energy C．began to regulate their food store D．stored enough starch for the next day （4）What can we learn about the little stint？ A．They may have a system to control energy consumption. B．They often die during their long and difficult journey. C．They leave the Arctic in summer every year. D．They are unable to calculate the distances.
212635.（2025•铁一中学•高二下期中）
Chinese poetry through the guqin：a practical tool to learn Chinese language and cultureConfucius said： "To educate somebody，you should start with poetry，and finish with music".The North American Guqin Association （NAGA） has developed a new class series that will combine （融合） poetry and music with guqin study and aims to deepen the appreciation of Chinese poetry and guqin culture through the exploration of guqin songs.Course description The classes will consist of lectures and practical sessions （课）.Students will not only learn how to play guqin and sing poems by famous poets from different Chinese dynasties such as Farewell to Meng Haoran at Yellow Crane Terrace by Li Bai，but also will learn standard Chinese through these poems.At the end of the course，students will be able to sing at least five famous Chinese poems while playing guqin，and will have a broad appreciation of Chinese culture.Fees and schedules Please select the appropriate options from the schedule below. Time：Sundays 1：00 pm to 3：30 pm，19/1/24，26/1/24，2/2/24，9/2/24 Fee：150 （one session） or 480 （4 sessions）Venue （场地） Union City，CA．Address to be announced after registration （登记）.Public transportation is recommended.Instruments Instruments can be rented for the full 4 days duration of the course which they can take home to practice with （normal cost ＄50）.NAGA class sponsor will provide discounts for students who want to buy guqins in the class，with prices starting from only ＄199 （see the description of each model recommended）.Registration The number of places is limited，and space is available on a first-come-first-served basis，so please register now!Please email your registration form （click here to download） directly to yaji@guqin.org and pay online at http：//naga4 dayguqinclass.eventbee.com.For more details，please email yaji@guqin.org or call1-415-857-3918. （1）What's special about the new class series？ A．It discusses modern singing techniques. B．It offers sessions to practise writing poems. C．It benefits both native speakers and foreigners. D．It combines Chinese poetry and guqin music. （2）How much at least does it cost to select 4 sessions and buy an instrument？ A．＄530. B．＄650. C．＄679. D．＄799. （3）What is the main purpose of the text？ A．To teach Chinese poetry. B．To spread guqin culture. C．To advertise guqin classes. D．To popularize Chinese music.
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