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一、阅读理解
Marathon is the supreme discipline of long-distance running. They are not only attractive for top athletes, but also for hobby runners. The choice of events is almost endless. Now we have put together some most breathtakingly beautiful ones that you’ll be tempted (诱惑) to run holding a camera.
Ultra-trail Angkor, Cambodia
The newest of a series of Angkor marathons, this endurance test offers 32-km, 64-km and 128-km routes around the famous temples, including Bayon and Angkor Wat. Watch out for monkeys, and the gigantic tree vines that memorably hug some of the great buildings.
Dodo Trail, Mauritius
Crossing rugged coastline and tropical forests, the Dodo Trail is full of wildlife, although the famous dodo bird remains, sadly, extinct. While the demanding 50km Xtreme route covers 828m-high Black River Peak, a beginner-friendly Mini Dodo Trail (10 km) is easier.
Great Ocean Road marathon, Australia
Another well-known scenic coastal drive, southern Australia’s Great Ocean Road stages a footrace every May. Neck-ache could be a problem: in one direction lies the scenic South Sea, and in another handsome forest and, if you’re lucky, a koala or two. Be warned, however, that the series of steep slopes make this one of the toughest marathons.
Big Five marathon, South Africa
Marathon meets safari at the privately owned Entabeni Game Reserve every June. The start time is dependent on the race-day location of the Big Five members – African elephants, Cape buffalo, lions, leopards and rhinos – as organizers try to guarantee sightings. 1．Which marathon is suitable for less experienced runners? A．Ultra-trail Angkor. B．Dodo Trail.
C．Great Ocean Road marathon. D．Big Five marathon.
2．Why does the writer mention “neck-ache” in Great Ocean Road marathon?
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A．To highlight the wonderful scenery. B．To present the difficulty ofthe event. C．To attract attention to physical health. D．To warn runners ofdangerous animals. 3．What do the four marathons have in common? A．Risky and tiring routes. B．Beautiful coastal views. C．Chances to see wild animals. D．Fixed time for annual events.
I used to procrastinate (keep leaving things that should be done until later). Years ago, a neighbor kid kicked a football and shattered a small basement window of our house. We were a family of six living on a small salary at the time, so I boarded it up, thinking I’d get to it someday. However, the frame was rusted shut. I couldn’t fix it.
Over the years, I’d sometimes get estimates from window companies. The plan was to upgrade to energy-efficient windows for the whole house. $15, 000. It was simply out of reach. One contractor explained that whoever replaced it would need to cut and shape by hand, a labor-intensive and expensive process.
Honestly, the thought of that window ate at me for years. Every time I went down there, every time I went to the hardware store, it kept troubling me. I knew I needed to address it, but I had built up the process (and the price) so much in my mind that I was unable to act.
Then my wife had a job change, and we needed to move. A potential buyer couldn’t get a loan on the property if there was a broken window. So I pulled off the boards to face this thing head-on. It had been at least 5 years.
I grabbed some rust remover, sprayed all around the rusted frame, and gave it a strong pull. To my astonishment, it moved for the first time. I pulled the window out and took it downtown. It was a $12 fix.
I could have fixed the problem for $12 the same day it happened. But I let it haunt me for years, shutting out light and letting in bugs. It didn’t need to be the most efficient. It just needed to be a window.
OK, this isn’t really about my window. I mean the story is true, but it’s also a decent
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fable. Many of us, especially those with anxiety, tend to live with broken windows of one type or another for years.
After I posted my story online, many shared their stories with me. One commented, “This reminded me of a statement, ‘We suffer more in imagination than in reality.’” Another responded, “This is why my business partner tells me, ‘Perfect is the enemy of done.’”
Step forward, and you’ll find a solution.
By Nathan Howe
4．Why did the author delay fixing the broken window for years? A．He developed a tolerant attitude.
B．He was convinced that the window was beyond repair. C．He thought there was no harm if leaving the window broken. D．He believed the whole process to be troublesome and expensive.
5．What does the author mean by “the thought of that window ate at me” in Paragraph 3? A．It frightened me terribly. C．It motivated me slightly.
B．It puzzled me deeply. D．It worried me continuously.
6．What finally led to the author’s determination to deal with the window? A．His wife’s job switching. B．The super effective rust remover. C．The obstacle to getting the house sold. D．The window’s letting in bugs but not light.
7．Which of the following advice is the author unlikely to share online? A．You don’t have to fix it all now; just start by starting.
B．Make a list of the things you are putting off and start with the hardest. C．Doing the thing is often less painful than thinking about doing the thing. D．An imperfect solution now is better than a perfect one that will never happen.
On January 1st, 2018, “gaming disorder” — in which games are played uncontrollably, despite causing harm — gained recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO). Last year, China, the world’s biggest gaming market, announced new rules limiting children to just a single hour of play a day. Clinics are appearing around the world, promising to cure patients of their habit.
Are games really addictive? Psychologists have different opinions. The case for the
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defence is that this is just another moral panic. Similar warnings have been given about television, rock’ n’ roll, jazz, comic books, and even novels. As the newest form of mass media, gaming is merely enduring (忍受) its own time before it finally stops being controversial.
However, some argue that unlike rock bands or novelists, games developers have both the motive and the means to engineer their products to make them addictive. For one thing, the business-model has changed. In the old days games were bought once and for all. But these days, games are free and money is earned from purchases of in-game goods, which ties playtime directly to developers’ income. For another, games makers combine psychological theory and data, which helps them maximize the playtime. Smartphones and modern video game machines use their permanent Internet connections to send gameplay data back to developers. That allows products to be constantly adjusted to increase spending on games.
The gaming industry should realize that, in the real world, it has a problem, and that problem is growing. Now that gaming addiction comes with an official WHO recognition, diagnoses (诊断) become more common. Clinics are already reporting booming business, as lockdowns have given gamers more time to spend with their hobby. And being put together in the public mind, fairly or not, with gambling will not do the industry any favours. 8．What is the function of Paragraph 1?
A．To arouse the readers’ interest about the topic. B．To inform the readers of the harmful effects of games. C．To discuss whether it is necessary to panic about games. D．To show growing public concern about the problem of games.
9．Why is television, together with other media forms, mentioned in Paragraph 2? A．To prove that the panic over games will fade away. B．To show that they are as highly addictive as games. C．To compare the differences among these media forms. D．To argue that these media forms are not harmful at all. 10．How do games developers make games addictive?
A．They don’t charge players for in-game goods. B．They adjust products based on received data. C．They reward top players with more playtime. D．They keep players’ video game machines updated.
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11．In the last paragraph, the author aims to ______.
A．offer a suggestion C．give a warning
Studying the DNA of 300 mice has flagged up (引起注意) genes which have been linked to hereditary (遗传的) sight loss for the first time. Researchers say because mice’s genes are so similar to humans’, their findings could lead to the treatment of more genetic diseases.
Scientists at the University of California, Davis studied information from a data bank of mice’s genetic material. They found 347 genes linked to eye problems, with just 86 of them having been studied in the past.
Only around 50 to 75 percent of hereditary eye diseases in human can be explained with present science. The researchers believe these hundreds of new genes found in mice could be a key to explaining-and therefore being able to treat the other 25~50 percent.
“This is extremely valuable for people with hereditary eye disease,” said researcher Professor Ala Moshiri. “All researchers are going to start using these data. In the past, we knew the problem was there but we didn’t know where to look. Now eye centers can call back patients and screen them for these new genes. We expected that more and more of these genetic diseases will be treatable.” Also, the fact is that more than 60 percent of eye problems at birth are ones resulting from the baby’s parents!
Thanks to data from the International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC), which is trying to work out what every single gene in a mouse is responsible for, with the aim of translating it to humans, scientists are moving closer to figuring out all genetic causes of blindness. To do this, scientists separate a single gene from other ones at a time and then observe what effect it has on the mouse for a long time. This has so far been done more than 7, 000 times and has achieved great success. Researchers are now working alongside eye care centers in Texas and Iowa in order to compare the mice’s genes to those of patients. 12．How did the researchers find the genes linked to eye problems?
A．By comparing the DNA of the mice with that of the humans B．By studying the data of mice’s genes
C．By carrying out the treatment of genetic diseases D．By making calculations
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B．make a prediction D．put forward a solution
13．Why is the percentage of genetic eye problems mentioned in paragraph 3?
A．To show the significance of studying mice’s genes. B．To prove mice’s genes are similar to humans’
C．To warn the high risk level of suffering them. D．To explain how common they are among people.
14．What should scientists do first to unlock secrets of genetic blindness?
A．Compare humans’ genes with mice’s.
B．Cooperate with eye care centers.
C．Set apart a gene of a mouse each time. D．Figure out each gene’s function of a mouse.
15．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．New Ways to Cure Sight Loss C．Genetic Diseases Discovered in Mice
B．Genes Found Behind Eye Problems D．Humans Genes Causing Eye Diseases
二、七选五
Exams are an important type of assessment almost all students will need to undertake. The best way to study is not to recite it all in hours or minutes before an exam. Exam stress affects most students in various ways. 16 How do you face such an important day? If you have not been able to study the complete contents till now, don’t long to finish it all. 17 In your bag, collect all your supplies such as pencils, several pens and other important writing materials. Put the bag and everything else that you might need in one place. This will help to reduce your worries in the morning.
When you arrive at the hall, surround yourself with friends who are supportive or just go through your notes quietly. Always make it a point to study the subjects which you find easier to learn first. 18 Therefore, do not go round asking crazily for the answer. This will just upset you and send you into panic mode.
19 Before the examination starts, make sure your question paper is complete. Read the instructions carefully. Settle the easy questions first. Divide your time carefully for each question and move on to the next question even if you have not finished the first.
Finally, after each paper, go home and rest. Do not worry about what you could have done or haven’t done. Try not to discuss the answers with your friends. 20
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A．Try to relax and remember to fill the answer.
B．When you are in the examination room, follow these steps. C．You’ll be affected if you do not know the answer to any topic. D．Firstly, prepare a test kit for the duration of your examination. E．You should not allow anything to upset the rest of the examination. F．Many students are nervous when they are facing their first examination. G．It is important to manage this stress and find ways of helping to reduce it.
三、完形填空
I sat down at my desk and started writing an emotional letter of thankfulness, but when it came to actually placing the letter into the mailbox. I 21 . I couldn’t do it. I suddenly felt a sense of 22 and insecurity. The letter was to an old teacher with whom I kept in contact via Facebook comments. For weeks, her Facebook page had 23 me to live my life differently. Her volunteer efforts weren’t huge. 24 , she was doing small, local good deeds. Gradually, she made me 25 my outlook on the world and for some reason, I felt I should let her know how her example 26 influenced my life. I could have easily sent her an email, but that seemed not enough for such an important thank-you. That’s why I ended up 27 the letter. But now here I was, standing before the mailbox, unable to place the envelope inside. What was stopping me? It suddenly struck me that I was afraid of being too nice. I guess I felt strange 28 it wasn’t like she was my best friend or a relative. Maybe my 29 was too heartfelt. Thinking this over, I put the envelope in the mailbox 30 . Weeks later I received a message from her. It turned out she was 31 a tough time and my note meant the world to her. She said she had no idea she was making such a 32 to others. Not only did this letter make her happier, but her 33 to it brightened my world and increased my level of happiness as well. I was so excited that it had such a great influence on her that I decided to write a (n) 34 letter to someone each month. I’m more likely to 35 the goodness in others and am subsequently more thankful for this beautiful life I’m living. 试卷第7页，共11页
21．A．advanced 22．A．fear 23．A．inspired 24．A．Therefore 25．A．control 26．A．positively 27．A．checking 28．A．although 29．A．message
B．froze B．honor B．ensured B．However B．change B．negatively B．receiving B．while B．excuse
C．progressed C．responsibility C．required C．Instead C．abandon C．flexibly C．handwriting C．until C．consideration C．eventually C．accounting for C．fortune C．solution C．comfort C．carry out
D．declined D．achievement D．allowed D．Meanwhile D．accomplish D．frequently D．reading D．because D．discovery D．constantly D．going through D．conclusion D．devotion D．gratitude D．put out
30．A．occasionally B．fundamentally 31．A．turning over 32．A．decision 33．A．response
B．focusing on B．difference B．access
34．A．congratulation B．apology 35．A．hand out
B．seek out
四、用单词的适当形式完成短文
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。 Paralympic Games Paralympic Games, major international sports competition for athletes with 36 (able). Comparable to the Olympic Games, the Paralympics 37 (compose) of Winter Games and Summer Games. Many of the same Olympic events are included although sports 38 (equip) for the Paralympics may be modified (调整) for specific disabilities. Since the late 20th century the Paralympics have been held in the same city that hosts the corresponding Olympic Games; the Paralympics follow shortly 39 the Olympics conclude. The International Paralympic Committee, which was founded in 1989 and is based in Germany, 40 (govern) the Paralympic Games.
Paralympic athletes compete in six different disability groups. Within each group, athletes are further divided into classes 41 the basis of the type and extent of their disabilities. Individual athletes may be reclassified at later competitions if their physical status changes.
The Paralympics developed after Sir Ludwig Guttmann organized 42 sports
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competition for British World War I veterans (老兵) with spinal cord (脊髓) injuries in England in 1948. Since the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games, the Paralympics 43 (hold) at the Olympic venues and have used the same facilities. In 2001 the on the practice of “one bid, one city,” in which every city 44 bids to host the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee agreed Olympics also bids to hold the related Paralympics.
The size and diversity of the Paralympic Games have increased greatly over the years. The Paralympics in 1960 hosted 400 athletes from 23countries 45 (participate) in eight sports. Just over 50 years later, at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, more than 4, 200 athletes representing 164 countries participated in 20 sports.
五、其他应用文
46．11月8日你校组织了一场面向全体高二学生，题为“人工智能与人类”的主题讲座，受到了大家的一致好评。假如你是校英语报的记者李华，请按下列要点用英语写一则新闻报道。内容包括：
1. 讲座时间、地点、参加对象； 2. 讲座主要内容； 3. 对此次活动的简短评论。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Lecture on AI Receiving Favorable Comments
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By Li Hua, School Newspaper
六、读后续写
47．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。
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续写的词数应为150左右。
The whole class burst out laughing as Mohi rushed into the classroom. He was a strange sight. His half-buttoned white shirt revealed a red striped pajama top underneath, and instead of white school shoes, he had on a pair of bright green sandals that were two sizes too big. The physics teacher's hand froze in the middle of writing a formula on the blackboard.
Mohi mumbled,‘Sorry, teacher,’ and scuttled (快步疾走) to his seat. Mr. Tan glared at the rest of the students. The chuckles quickly faded away. Mohi's classmates always looked forward to Mondays. Nine times out of ten, they would be entertained by Mohi' slate arrival and his odd appearance which usually included inappropriate clothing. That day, it was the pajama top and green sandals.
Mohi lived just a street away from the school. He walked to school daily. Students passing by in buses would yell his name in unison (一起) just to see him jump and stop in his tracks. When he spotted the merry bunch in the bus, he would wave good-naturedly. Although Mohi was likable, he was too lost in his own thoughts to make friends. His classmates found him amusing but they ignored him most of the time. Only Hamed, who sat next to Mohi, tried to be his friend.
The following Monday, Mohi did not turn up at school. His classmates were a little disappointed but quickly forgot about him. After school, Hamed decided to walk over to Mohi's house to check on him. As he approached the gate, he could hear violin music. Mohi must be listening to music, he thought. The gate was not locked. Hamed let himself in. He called Mohi's name a few times but there was no response. The music played on. Hamed peered in through a window. His eyes widened in surprise. In the middle of the living room, Mohi was playing the violin. His eyes were closed in concentration as he drew the bow over the strings expertly. He played flawlessly (完美无瑕地), so much so that it sounded like a recording. Hamed left quietly.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1 When Teacher's Day came around, Hamed had a plan.
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Paragraph 2 As the last note ended, there was a moment of silence.
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