(2020)新北师大版高中英语期末英语试题(word含答案 听力).rar
北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 1 页(共 21 页)北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 2021.1本试卷共 14 页,共 140 分。考试时长 120 分钟。考生务必将答案写在答题卡上,在试卷上作答无效。第卷(共 75 分)I. 听力理解(共三节,22.5 分)第一节:(共 4 小题;每小题 1.5 分,共 6 分)听下面四段对话, 每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。1. What will the man do on Saturday morning?A. Go swimming. B. Work extra hours. C. Take Grandma to hospital.2. What does the woman like about the movie?A. The storyline. B. The music.C. The characters. 3. When should the speakers arrive at the airport?A. Before 4:00. B. Before 3:30.C. Before 3:15.4. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Stay focused on the class.B. Do more difficult math questions.C. Turn to her math teacher for help.第二节:(共 6 小题;每小题 1.5 分,共 9 分)听下面三段对话, 每段对话后有两道小题,从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。听第 5 段材料,回答第 5 至第 6 小题。5. Where are the mans keys? A. On the sofa. B. In his fathers bag.C. On the table. 6. What will the woman do in the afternoon?A. Stay at home. B. Play badminton.C. Repair the keys. 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 2 页(共 21 页)听第 6 段材料,回答第 7 至第 8 小题。7. What was the main reason the man quit his job?A. He felt stressed. B. His salary was low.C. The job was boring.8. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Couple. B. Cousins. C. Friends.听第 7 段材料,回答第 9 至第 10 小题。9. How did the man practice English pronunciation? A. By speaking to foreign teachers. B. By repeating after a recording.C. By using an app on his phone.10. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Learning English with educational apps. B. Improving English pronunciation.C. Choosing apps carefully.第三节:(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,共 7.5 分)听下面一段独白, 根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下第 11 题至第 15 题的关键信息。每小题仅填写一个词。这段独白你将听两遍。The Model Z A A newnew productproduct to to changechange peoplespeoples mindsminds aboutabout electricelectric carscarsFocus on how 11 a vehicle is. The Model Z has industry-leading body and battery technology to reduce 12 during accidents.Charging options have been upgraded.Travel up to 13 miles on a single charge.The number of charging stations has been increased by 50% 14 .FeaturesProvide the best interior experience.It can seat up to 7 adults.It has an expansive 20-inch touchscreen TV, 15 seats with soft touch materials and a system that keeps inside air fresh and clean.北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 3 页(共 21 页)II. 完形填空(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,共 22.5 分)阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Anger Is a Gift“Mom, where are you? Ive been waiting for 10 minutes.” I shouted into the phone.“Honey, sorry. I left the office a bit late and the 16 caused really bad traffic, but I”I hung up. Conversations like this happen every week. Being a teen is 17 enough, and my parents often make me feel less important than their work. In second grade, I broke my arm on the slide. When the school nurse called my mom, she was too 18 to answer. When the phone call 19 my father, he sighed (叹息) and said, “Im in the middle of research.” I sat in the nurses office for hours, before my parents finally 20 to take me to hospital. I wished my parents could keep me company. To make my parents take me seriously, I 21 . I tried to establish my own authority by 22 their schedule. My mom did everything possible to solve the problem, but nothing 23 until she met that adviser. One day after I shut my door in her face, my mom didnt complain or cry. 24 , she knocked and said, “I have something to tell you.” I opened the door. “Today I met a really good adviser. He said that every time your daughter is angry, she is just saying: I 25 you.”It dawned on me that my anger was merely a mask for me to 26 my loneliness and disappointment. But facing ones 27 need is the first step towards being happier. This concept not only helped things between my parents and me but also enabled me to handle conflicts and emotions. I started to pay attention to other peoples 28 . When an angry customer approached me at my volunteering job, he was saying, “I need more service.” When a homeless person shouted to me in a parking lot, he was simply saying, “I need food and help.”I am now able to see 29 the fog of anger and see the real face and heart of the person.Five minutes after I hung up on her, my moms car finally appeared through the fog. She rolled down her window and said, “Lets go to a hotpot place, shall we?” I 30 , “OK, but promise me you wont be late again.” 16. A. rainB. snowC. fog D. wind17. A. hard B. unusual C. awesome D. exciting北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 4 页(共 21 页)18. A. upsetB. scaredC. nervousD. busy19. A. botheredB. reachedC. alarmed D. woke20. A. passed byB. drove awayC. showed upD. gave in21. A. chatteredB. screamed C. whisperedD. apologized 22. A. ignoringB. checking C. followingD. completing23. A. appearedB. mattered C. happened D. worked24. A. MoreoverB. Therefore C. InsteadD. Meanwhile25. A. hateB. needC. believeD. understand26. A. avoidB. relieveC. showD. hide27. A. unmetB. urgentC. increasingD. physical28. A. behaviorB. angerC. reactionD. satisfaction29. A. aroundB. across C. into D. through30. A. yelledB. complainedC. smiled D. hesitated III. 阅读理解(共 15 小题;每小题 2 分,共 30 分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 ASledding in the Forest PreservesOne of the benefits of winter in Cook County is zooming down the gently sloping hills in the forest. Another benefit? Four locations have lights on the hill, so you can keep the sledding fun going despite the early sunsets. The four forest hills are open until 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. and, of course, if theres enough snow. Please note you cannot bring your own sled. Sledding rentals are $15 for a half day, $25 for the full day. There is no additional charge for use of the sloping hills. Check site for contact numbers and snow conditions. Hull Community Ice RinkThe area near West Community has one of the biggest wintertime draws for families who want to hit the ice. Ciceros outdoor rink offers a range of frozen fun, including skating lessons, open skates and the chance to practice skills. Visit the rinks Facebook page for schedule details. Bobby Hull Community Ice Rink, 3400S. 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 5 页(共 21 页)53rd Ave., Cicero. $12 for open skates, $3 skate rental; cash only. http:/ Mount Hoy Snow Tubing The trip down Mount Hoy is a lively one: 800 feet from top to bottom. And as long as its covered in three or more inches of snow, youre welcome to rent a tube and zoom down. The hill is open 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. weekends and holidays through Feb. 23; tube rentals end at 3:30 p.m. At Blackwell Forest Preserve, Butterfield Road between Winfield Road and Route 59, Warrenville. Admission is free, but personal tubes are not allowed. $10 rental per tube. https:/ Wonderland and Ice RinkHavent gotten your fill of the brisk cold hitting your face as you practice your double salchows and triple lutzes on the ice? Dont worry! The Village of Orland Parks rink is open seven days a week, starting at 4 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends. The rink offers free helmet rentals, plus a warming house for those who prefer to cheer from the sidelines. Winter Wonderland Ice Rink, 15600 West Avenue and Fun Drive, Orland Park. Admission: $20 Adult, $15 Student 5-17; $3 for skate rental. http:/orlandpark.org/services/parks/ice-rink31. If you want to take ice skating lessons, visit _ for more information.A. https:/ http:/ http:/orlandpark.org/services/parks/ice-rinkD. http:/ If you had $10, you could choose _. A. Mount Hoy Snow TubingB. Sledding in the Forest PreservesC. Bobby Hull Community Ice RinkD. Winter Wonderland and Ice Rink33. Which of the following statements is True? A. The opening hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day till Feb.23 at Mount Hoy. B. Bobby Hull Community Ice Rink is an attraction near West Community.C. No warming house is available at the Village of Orland Parks rink. D. There is always enough snow for sledding in the forest preserves. 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 6 页(共 21 页) BFor Deaf People, Face Masks with Windows Mean More Than SmilesFor the last few months, Michael Conley has felt very alone. Conley is a deaf man, and he reads lips to understand what people are saying to him. However, people have been wearing masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19, a new virus that spreads from person to person when infected people breathe out virus particles (颗粒). People who are deaf and hard of hearing communicate in many different ways. Some might learn to read lips. Many people also use American Sign Language (ASL). It is a way to communicate using gestures and signs for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.For both reading lips and ASL, being able to see someones face and facial expressions is critically important. Particularly for ASL, facial expressions play a role in grammar and wording.Helping Lip Readers See Mouths MoveConley told his co-worker, Chris LaZich, about his situation. LaZich asked her friend, Helton, for help. Ingrid Helton is a costume designer with the San Diego Opera. She makes masks with plastic windows for hearing people to wear, making it possible for lip readers to see mouths move.For a long time, lip readers have struggled to understand hospital workers who wear masks. The problem has only gotten worse during COVID-19. Many interpreters for the deaf have not been able to enter hospitals because they could catch the virus. More Challenges For Deaf PeopleNow, more people are wearing masks outside of hospitals, too. This creates even more challenges for deaf people. When people began wearing masks, Conley felt cut off from the world. Since he could not read lips, he did not know when people were speaking to him or what they were saying.Conley was nervous to go to the pharmacy or the grocery store. Once, he felt so nervous to enter his favorite restaurant that he waited outside for 45 minutes. He did not know what he would do if a masked worker asked him questions about his order. Luckily, the employee recognized him and pulled down her mask to talk to Conley. Conley was grateful for her action. Not everyone knows Conley, though, and would not know he is deaf. He carries pieces of paper with him so he can ask people to write what they are saying. This 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 7 页(共 21 页)way, other people dont have to remove their mask. However, it also means touching the same paper. Touching common surfaces can spread germs. Spreading germs risks contracting COVID-19. Because of that, Conley was refused service many times.“It makes you lose your confidence,” said Conley, who has been deaf his entire life. However, Heltons windowed masks helped him get his independence back. Conley and his co-worker, Chris LaZich, tried out the masks and he had no trouble reading LaZichs lips. 34. Where can you probably read the passage?A. In a newspaper.B. In a diary.C. In a guidebook.D. In a medical report.35. How did Conley feel when people began to wear masks? A. He felt the situation couldnt be changed.B. He felt it difficult to recognize people.C. He felt cut off from the world.D. He felt lonely and angry.36. What is the special value of windowed masks for deaf people? A. To help them meet other deaf people.B. To keep them safe from COVID-19.C. To comfort them emotionally.D. To satisfy their social needs.37. Which of the following could be the best ending of the passage?A. Soon she started her company called Happy Laugh Masks.B. The windowed masks helped slow the spread of the virus.C. Through her masks window, LaZich smiled at him.D. Helton said store owners liked the masks as well. CGarbage cans are not magical openings. Garbage does not disappear when you throw it in a can. Yet, the average American throws away about 1,600 pounds of waste each year. If there are no magical garbage fairies, where does it all go? There are four methods of managing waste: recycling, landfilling, composting, and incinerating. Each method has its strengths and weaknesses. Lets take a quick look 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 8 页(共 21 页)at each. Recycling is the process of turning waste into new materials. For example, used paper can be turned into paperboard, which can be used to make book covers. Recycling can reduce pollution, save materials, and lower energy use. Yet, some argue that recycling wastes energy. They believe that collecting, processing, and converting waste uses more energy than it saves. Still, most people agree that recycling is better for the planet than landfilling. Landfilling is the oldest method of managing waste. In its simplest form, landfilling is when people bury garbage in a hole. Over time the practice of landfilling has advanced. Garbage is squeezed (挤压) together before it is thrown into the hole. In this way more garbage can fit in each landfill. Large liners are placed in the bottom of landfills so that poisonous garbage liquid doesnt get into the ground water. Sadly, these liners dont always work. Landfills may pollute the local water supply. Not to mention that all of that garbage smells horrible. Nobody wants to live next to a landfill. This makes it hard to find new locations for landfills. Because of all the negative attention that landfilling has received, interest in composting has grown. Composting is when people pile up organic matter, such as food waste, and allow it to decompose. The product of this decomposition is compost. Compost can be added to the soil to make the soil richer and better for growing crops. One thing that is easier to do is burning garbage. There are two main ways to incinerate waste. The first is to create or harvest a fuel from the waste, such as methane gas (沼气), and burn the fuel. The second is to burn the waste directly. The heat from the incineration process can boil water, which can power steam generators. Unfortunately, burning garbage pollutes the air. Also, some critics worry that incinerators destroy valuable resources that could be recycled. Usually, the community in which you live manages waste. Once you put your garbage in that can, what happens to it is beyond your control. But you can make choices while it is still in your hands. You can choose to recycle, you can choose to compost, or you can choose to let someone else deal with it. The choice is yours. 38. Why does the author mention magical garbage fairies in the first paragraph? A. To creatively support his argument with evidence.B. To point out that garbage doesnt disappear by itself.C. To make the language more attractive to please readers.D. To draw attention to different kinds of garbage thrown away.北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 9 页(共 21 页)39. What can we learn from the passage? A. Some think recycling is a waste of time.B. Incineration may destroy recyclable resources.C. Finding new locations is the focus of landfilling.D. The purpose of a compost pile is to make soil rich.40. According to the passage, landfilling _. A. involves burying garbage in a holeB. reduces the horrible smellsC. squeezes garbage togetherD. protects ground water41. Which of the following could be the best title for
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北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 1 页(共 21 页)北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 2021.1本试卷共 14 页,共 140 分。考试时长 120 分钟。考生务必将答案写在答题卡上,在试卷上作答无效。第卷(共 75 分)I. 听力理解(共三节,22.5 分)第一节:(共 4 小题;每小题 1.5 分,共 6 分)听下面四段对话, 每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。1. What will the man do on Saturday morning?A. Go swimming. B. Work extra hours. C. Take Grandma to hospital.2. What does the woman like about the movie?A. The storyline. B. The music.C. The characters. 3. When should the speakers arrive at the airport?A. Before 4:00. B. Before 3:30.C. Before 3:15.4. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Stay focused on the class.B. Do more difficult math questions.C. Turn to her math teacher for help.第二节:(共 6 小题;每小题 1.5 分,共 9 分)听下面三段对话, 每段对话后有两道小题,从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。听第 5 段材料,回答第 5 至第 6 小题。5. Where are the mans keys? A. On the sofa. B. In his fathers bag.C. On the table. 6. What will the woman do in the afternoon?A. Stay at home. B. Play badminton.C. Repair the keys. 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 2 页(共 21 页)听第 6 段材料,回答第 7 至第 8 小题。7. What was the main reason the man quit his job?A. He felt stressed. B. His salary was low.C. The job was boring.8. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Couple. B. Cousins. C. Friends.听第 7 段材料,回答第 9 至第 10 小题。9. How did the man practice English pronunciation? A. By speaking to foreign teachers. B. By repeating after a recording.C. By using an app on his phone.10. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Learning English with educational apps. B. Improving English pronunciation.C. Choosing apps carefully.第三节:(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,共 7.5 分)听下面一段独白, 根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下第 11 题至第 15 题的关键信息。每小题仅填写一个词。这段独白你将听两遍。The Model Z A A newnew productproduct to to changechange peoplespeoples mindsminds aboutabout electricelectric carscarsFocus on how 11 a vehicle is. The Model Z has industry-leading body and battery technology to reduce 12 during accidents.Charging options have been upgraded.Travel up to 13 miles on a single charge.The number of charging stations has been increased by 50% 14 .FeaturesProvide the best interior experience.It can seat up to 7 adults.It has an expansive 20-inch touchscreen TV, 15 seats with soft touch materials and a system that keeps inside air fresh and clean.北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 3 页(共 21 页)II. 完形填空(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,共 22.5 分)阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Anger Is a Gift“Mom, where are you? Ive been waiting for 10 minutes.” I shouted into the phone.“Honey, sorry. I left the office a bit late and the 16 caused really bad traffic, but I”I hung up. Conversations like this happen every week. Being a teen is 17 enough, and my parents often make me feel less important than their work. In second grade, I broke my arm on the slide. When the school nurse called my mom, she was too 18 to answer. When the phone call 19 my father, he sighed (叹息) and said, “Im in the middle of research.” I sat in the nurses office for hours, before my parents finally 20 to take me to hospital. I wished my parents could keep me company. To make my parents take me seriously, I 21 . I tried to establish my own authority by 22 their schedule. My mom did everything possible to solve the problem, but nothing 23 until she met that adviser. One day after I shut my door in her face, my mom didnt complain or cry. 24 , she knocked and said, “I have something to tell you.” I opened the door. “Today I met a really good adviser. He said that every time your daughter is angry, she is just saying: I 25 you.”It dawned on me that my anger was merely a mask for me to 26 my loneliness and disappointment. But facing ones 27 need is the first step towards being happier. This concept not only helped things between my parents and me but also enabled me to handle conflicts and emotions. I started to pay attention to other peoples 28 . When an angry customer approached me at my volunteering job, he was saying, “I need more service.” When a homeless person shouted to me in a parking lot, he was simply saying, “I need food and help.”I am now able to see 29 the fog of anger and see the real face and heart of the person.Five minutes after I hung up on her, my moms car finally appeared through the fog. She rolled down her window and said, “Lets go to a hotpot place, shall we?” I 30 , “OK, but promise me you wont be late again.” 16. A. rainB. snowC. fog D. wind17. A. hard B. unusual C. awesome D. exciting北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 4 页(共 21 页)18. A. upsetB. scaredC. nervousD. busy19. A. botheredB. reachedC. alarmed D. woke20. A. passed byB. drove awayC. showed upD. gave in21. A. chatteredB. screamed C. whisperedD. apologized 22. A. ignoringB. checking C. followingD. completing23. A. appearedB. mattered C. happened D. worked24. A. MoreoverB. Therefore C. InsteadD. Meanwhile25. A. hateB. needC. believeD. understand26. A. avoidB. relieveC. showD. hide27. A. unmetB. urgentC. increasingD. physical28. A. behaviorB. angerC. reactionD. satisfaction29. A. aroundB. across C. into D. through30. A. yelledB. complainedC. smiled D. hesitated III. 阅读理解(共 15 小题;每小题 2 分,共 30 分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 ASledding in the Forest PreservesOne of the benefits of winter in Cook County is zooming down the gently sloping hills in the forest. Another benefit? Four locations have lights on the hill, so you can keep the sledding fun going despite the early sunsets. The four forest hills are open until 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. and, of course, if theres enough snow. Please note you cannot bring your own sled. Sledding rentals are $15 for a half day, $25 for the full day. There is no additional charge for use of the sloping hills. Check site for contact numbers and snow conditions. Hull Community Ice RinkThe area near West Community has one of the biggest wintertime draws for families who want to hit the ice. Ciceros outdoor rink offers a range of frozen fun, including skating lessons, open skates and the chance to practice skills. Visit the rinks Facebook page for schedule details. Bobby Hull Community Ice Rink, 3400S. 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 5 页(共 21 页)53rd Ave., Cicero. $12 for open skates, $3 skate rental; cash only. http:/ Mount Hoy Snow Tubing The trip down Mount Hoy is a lively one: 800 feet from top to bottom. And as long as its covered in three or more inches of snow, youre welcome to rent a tube and zoom down. The hill is open 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. weekends and holidays through Feb. 23; tube rentals end at 3:30 p.m. At Blackwell Forest Preserve, Butterfield Road between Winfield Road and Route 59, Warrenville. Admission is free, but personal tubes are not allowed. $10 rental per tube. https:/ Wonderland and Ice RinkHavent gotten your fill of the brisk cold hitting your face as you practice your double salchows and triple lutzes on the ice? Dont worry! The Village of Orland Parks rink is open seven days a week, starting at 4 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends. The rink offers free helmet rentals, plus a warming house for those who prefer to cheer from the sidelines. Winter Wonderland Ice Rink, 15600 West Avenue and Fun Drive, Orland Park. Admission: $20 Adult, $15 Student 5-17; $3 for skate rental. http:/orlandpark.org/services/parks/ice-rink31. If you want to take ice skating lessons, visit _ for more information.A. https:/ http:/ http:/orlandpark.org/services/parks/ice-rinkD. http:/ If you had $10, you could choose _. A. Mount Hoy Snow TubingB. Sledding in the Forest PreservesC. Bobby Hull Community Ice RinkD. Winter Wonderland and Ice Rink33. Which of the following statements is True? A. The opening hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day till Feb.23 at Mount Hoy. B. Bobby Hull Community Ice Rink is an attraction near West Community.C. No warming house is available at the Village of Orland Parks rink. D. There is always enough snow for sledding in the forest preserves. 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 6 页(共 21 页) BFor Deaf People, Face Masks with Windows Mean More Than SmilesFor the last few months, Michael Conley has felt very alone. Conley is a deaf man, and he reads lips to understand what people are saying to him. However, people have been wearing masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19, a new virus that spreads from person to person when infected people breathe out virus particles (颗粒). People who are deaf and hard of hearing communicate in many different ways. Some might learn to read lips. Many people also use American Sign Language (ASL). It is a way to communicate using gestures and signs for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.For both reading lips and ASL, being able to see someones face and facial expressions is critically important. Particularly for ASL, facial expressions play a role in grammar and wording.Helping Lip Readers See Mouths MoveConley told his co-worker, Chris LaZich, about his situation. LaZich asked her friend, Helton, for help. Ingrid Helton is a costume designer with the San Diego Opera. She makes masks with plastic windows for hearing people to wear, making it possible for lip readers to see mouths move.For a long time, lip readers have struggled to understand hospital workers who wear masks. The problem has only gotten worse during COVID-19. Many interpreters for the deaf have not been able to enter hospitals because they could catch the virus. More Challenges For Deaf PeopleNow, more people are wearing masks outside of hospitals, too. This creates even more challenges for deaf people. When people began wearing masks, Conley felt cut off from the world. Since he could not read lips, he did not know when people were speaking to him or what they were saying.Conley was nervous to go to the pharmacy or the grocery store. Once, he felt so nervous to enter his favorite restaurant that he waited outside for 45 minutes. He did not know what he would do if a masked worker asked him questions about his order. Luckily, the employee recognized him and pulled down her mask to talk to Conley. Conley was grateful for her action. Not everyone knows Conley, though, and would not know he is deaf. He carries pieces of paper with him so he can ask people to write what they are saying. This 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 7 页(共 21 页)way, other people dont have to remove their mask. However, it also means touching the same paper. Touching common surfaces can spread germs. Spreading germs risks contracting COVID-19. Because of that, Conley was refused service many times.“It makes you lose your confidence,” said Conley, who has been deaf his entire life. However, Heltons windowed masks helped him get his independence back. Conley and his co-worker, Chris LaZich, tried out the masks and he had no trouble reading LaZichs lips. 34. Where can you probably read the passage?A. In a newspaper.B. In a diary.C. In a guidebook.D. In a medical report.35. How did Conley feel when people began to wear masks? A. He felt the situation couldnt be changed.B. He felt it difficult to recognize people.C. He felt cut off from the world.D. He felt lonely and angry.36. What is the special value of windowed masks for deaf people? A. To help them meet other deaf people.B. To keep them safe from COVID-19.C. To comfort them emotionally.D. To satisfy their social needs.37. Which of the following could be the best ending of the passage?A. Soon she started her company called Happy Laugh Masks.B. The windowed masks helped slow the spread of the virus.C. Through her masks window, LaZich smiled at him.D. Helton said store owners liked the masks as well. CGarbage cans are not magical openings. Garbage does not disappear when you throw it in a can. Yet, the average American throws away about 1,600 pounds of waste each year. If there are no magical garbage fairies, where does it all go? There are four methods of managing waste: recycling, landfilling, composting, and incinerating. Each method has its strengths and weaknesses. Lets take a quick look 北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 8 页(共 21 页)at each. Recycling is the process of turning waste into new materials. For example, used paper can be turned into paperboard, which can be used to make book covers. Recycling can reduce pollution, save materials, and lower energy use. Yet, some argue that recycling wastes energy. They believe that collecting, processing, and converting waste uses more energy than it saves. Still, most people agree that recycling is better for the planet than landfilling. Landfilling is the oldest method of managing waste. In its simplest form, landfilling is when people bury garbage in a hole. Over time the practice of landfilling has advanced. Garbage is squeezed (挤压) together before it is thrown into the hole. In this way more garbage can fit in each landfill. Large liners are placed in the bottom of landfills so that poisonous garbage liquid doesnt get into the ground water. Sadly, these liners dont always work. Landfills may pollute the local water supply. Not to mention that all of that garbage smells horrible. Nobody wants to live next to a landfill. This makes it hard to find new locations for landfills. Because of all the negative attention that landfilling has received, interest in composting has grown. Composting is when people pile up organic matter, such as food waste, and allow it to decompose. The product of this decomposition is compost. Compost can be added to the soil to make the soil richer and better for growing crops. One thing that is easier to do is burning garbage. There are two main ways to incinerate waste. The first is to create or harvest a fuel from the waste, such as methane gas (沼气), and burn the fuel. The second is to burn the waste directly. The heat from the incineration process can boil water, which can power steam generators. Unfortunately, burning garbage pollutes the air. Also, some critics worry that incinerators destroy valuable resources that could be recycled. Usually, the community in which you live manages waste. Once you put your garbage in that can, what happens to it is beyond your control. But you can make choices while it is still in your hands. You can choose to recycle, you can choose to compost, or you can choose to let someone else deal with it. The choice is yours. 38. Why does the author mention magical garbage fairies in the first paragraph? A. To creatively support his argument with evidence.B. To point out that garbage doesnt disappear by itself.C. To make the language more attractive to please readers.D. To draw attention to different kinds of garbage thrown away.北京市西城区 20202021 学年度第一学期期末试卷 高二英语 第 9 页(共 21 页)39. What can we learn from the passage? A. Some think recycling is a waste of time.B. Incineration may destroy recyclable resources.C. Finding new locations is the focus of landfilling.D. The purpose of a compost pile is to make soil rich.40. According to the passage, landfilling _. A. involves burying garbage in a holeB. reduces the horrible smellsC. squeezes garbage togetherD. protects ground water41. Which of the following could be the best title for
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