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阅读理解之应用文15篇 (江苏期中真题) 江苏省盐城市经贸高级职业学校（盐城市高级职业学校）2023-2024学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题 A Color Run at School What Is a Color Run? The event is usually a five-kilometer untimed run. Participants are doused(浇涂上)from head to toe in a different colored powder at each kilometer mark. This activity inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi is perfect for promoting community and happiness. A color run is a fun event perfect for schools. It is a way to promote health and activity among children. Schools can choose whether they want to host a color run by themselves or have one organized by an event organizer. Why Should I Take Part in a Color Run? Taking part in a color run will help you improve your overall physical health. It’s a great way to burn calories and get out. You will also be able to meet new people. How to Set Up a School Color Run? To set up a school Color Run, you will first need to decide what time you want it to start. Then, you will need to contact the principal at your school. They will then tell you if there is enough space available at the named location. You will need to inform the class teachers and include information in the student handbook. Next, you should contact the parents/guardians of the students at the school through a mailed letter or email. With everything listed above completed, you will have your event organized and ready to go! 1．What do we know about a Color Run? A．It sees runners covered from head to toe. B．It used to be a part of Holi. C．It’s designed for schools only D．It sets no time limit. 2．What benefit may kids get from a school color run? A．Better physical health. B．Prize money from the race. C．Friendship with the principal. D．T-shirts with a rainbow pattern. 3．What’s the purpose of the text? A．To advertise. B．To inform. C．To entertain. D．To criticize. 江苏省宿迁市沭阳县2023-2024学年高一上学期期中调研测试英语试卷 Four Women Who Made Scientific History Katherine Johnson (1918-2020) Katherine Johnson was a black mathematician and one of the first African-American women to work as a NASA scientist. As a mathematician, she calculated (计算) and analyzed the flight paths of NASA spacecraft. She is best known for making the calculations that allowed the first Americans to enter Earth’s orbit and set foot on the moon. The 2016 movie Hidden Figures records Johnson’s life and work at NASA． Sally Ride (1951-2012) Sally Ride was important in creating career and educational opportunities for women and girls in science and mathematics. As an astronaut, she became the first American woman in space in 1983. On NASA’s second and third Space Shuttle missions, her job was to work the robotic arm, which she used to put satellites into space. After she stopped working for NASA, she founded NASA’s EarthKAM project, which provided students the opportunity to take pictures of the Earth and then study them. In 2003, she was added to the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) Ada Lovelace is regarded as the world’s first computer programmer. She helped develop the idea for a computing machine, and invented an algorithm (算法) for a computer. To honor her contributions, the U.S. Department of Defense named a new computer language “Ada” in the 1980s. Mae Jemison (1956- ) Mae Jemison is a doctor, engineer, and former NASA astronaut. In 1992, she became the first Black woman to travel into space. Jemison excels in many scientific fields, has authored several books, and even appeared on an episode (一集) of Star Trek: The Next Generation. She was included in the National Women’s Hall of Fame the International Space Hall of Fame. Currently, she leads the 100 Year Starship project through the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. This project is devoted to ensuring that human travel to another star is possible in the next 100 years. 21．What did Katherine Johnson and Sally Ride have in common? A．They both did teaching jobs. B．They both traveled to space. C．They both worked for NASA． D．They both spoke up for women’s rights. 22．Whose name was used to name a computer language? A．Katherine Johnson’s. B．Sally Ride’s. C．Ada Lovelace’s. D．Mae Jemison’s. 23．What is Mae Jemison doing at present? A．Writing a book. B．Leading a project. C．Starring in a TV series. D．Working as an astronaut. 江苏省南通市崇川区、通州区2023-2024学年高一上学期11月期中考试英语试题 Some live performance rooms on this planet are wonderful. They can make even a single note sound wonderful. Here are four famous concert halls around the world. Enjoy! Cidade das Artes (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) Opened in 2013, this is one of the largest modern concert halls in South America. This building was designed by Christian de Portzampare. Named “City of Arts”, this is a cultural building group that hosts art exhibitions, dance events, comedy shows and workshops. The Cidade has excellent sound qualities as a result of being designed by the Chinese engineer XuYaping. Wiener Musikverein (Vienna Austria) Designed by Theophil Hansen, this neoclassical building opened its doors in 1870 and is the home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the most popular orchestras (交响乐团) in the world. It was here in 1913 that the famous concert Skandalkonzert took place. This is also the place where every New Year’s day a famous traditional symphonic concert is performed. Teatro all a Scala (Milan, Italy) One of the most important concert halls for operatic music was completed in 1778. This building also hosts a museum and one of the world’s most famous academies (学院) where young talents are trained for ballet performances. This concert hall was rebuilt over the TeatroRegio Ducale which was destroyed by a fire in 1776. It saw the premieres (初次演出) of some of the most impressive works in the history of the opera, such as Madama Butterfly and Turandot by Giacomo Puccini. Carnegie Hall (New York, USA) Designed by William Burnet Tuthill, it is one of the most famous concert halls in the world for both classical music and popular music. It opened its doors in 1791 with a concert conducted in part by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Many famous works had their world premieres here, including Antonin Dvorak’s New World Symphony and George Gershwin’s An American in Paris. 1．What is special about Cidade das Artes? A．Visitors can perform dances there. B．It has the longest history of the four. C．A Chinese engineer joined in its design. D．Every New Year’s concert is performed. 2．Where can music-lovers enjoy the famous orchestra performance? A．In Cidade das Artes. B．In Wiener Musikverein. C．In Teatro all a Scala. D．In Carnegie Hall. 3．What do Teatro all a Scala and Carnegie Hall have in common? A．They were built in the seventeenth century. B．They got destroyed in the human activities. C．They were aimed at training ballet performers. D．They saw premieres of many famous works. 江苏省太湖高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中英语试题 Academic Year (学年) at Newcastle University in the UK If you’re staying with us for the next academic year, you might be wondering about term dates and assessment (测评) periods. Here’s how the next academic year will look. Term 1 There will be a one-week training course on the week beginning on 18 September this year. Teaching on most programmes will start on 25 September. Teaching in this term will last for 12 weeks, with an enrichment week, allowing you to stop and think of your learning, or to explore new skills. During the enrichment week we’ll be running many events for you to take part in. After the Winter Break, there will be a two-week assessment period beginning on 8 January next year, followed by a one-week break from 22 January. Term 2 Teaching in Term 2 will begin on 29 January and will last for 12 weeks, including a revision week, allowing you to focus on your studies and to catch up. The assessment period for Term 2 will begin on 20 May and will last for three weeks. Term 3 For our students on Postgraduate Taught programmes, Term 3 will begin on 21 June and finish on 13 September. 1．What’s special about Term 1? A．There is a training course. B．It has no assessment periods. C．It has the longest teaching weeks D．It includes Postgraduate Taught programmes. 2．When will Term 3 start? A．On 8 January. B．On 20 May. C．On 21June. D．On 13 September. 3．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A DIY course. B．A history book. C．A school calendar. D．A travel guide. 江苏省梅村高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷 Below you will find a list of streaming services and channels that focus on TV and movies, various sports, documentaries, and more. Netflix Cost: $8.99/ month for a basic plan that allows a single screen in standard definition (清晰度); $12.99/ month for a standard plan that allows two screens at once and HD Streaming. Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Windows phones; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV. Notes: Netflix subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing, and the number of devices you can download on is equal to the number of screens you can use at one time. Hulu Cost: $5.99/month for a basic plan that features limited commercials; $ 11.99/month for an ad-free plan. Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Nintendo Switch; Play station 3 and PlayStation 4. Notes: Ad-free subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing. Amazon prime Cost: $12.99/ month; $6.49/ month for student membership; $119/ year for an annual membership; or $59/ year for an annual student membership. Watch it on: iOS mobile devices and tablets; Android mobile devices and tablet; amazon Fire TV devices. Notes: An Amazon Prime subscription includes access to all other benefits of Prime membership. Apple TV+ Cost: $4.99/ month after 7-day free trial; free for 1 year with purchase of an Apple device and if redeemed (赎回) within 90 days; free with Apple music Student Plan. Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV. Notes: Apple TV+ is available through apple TV channels. 1．What device can be used in watching Netflix？ A．Nintendo switch B．Windows phones. C．iOS mobile devices and tablets. D．Play Station 3 and PlayStation 4. 2．How much should you pay with a yearly student membership card at Amazon Prime？ A．$59/year. B．$77.88/year. C．$119/year. D．$155.88/year. 3．Which of the following allows you to get free service for a short time？ A．Netflix. B．Hulu. C．Amazon Prime. D．Apple TV+. 江苏省宿迁青华中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷 Best Mexican Festivals to Attend The country of Mexico has more to offer besides its beauty and the following festivities prove that well. Take a look at them and save your dates because you definitely can't afford to miss them. Día de Muertos Día de Muertos is a celebration of life! November l and 2 are important. While the l st is dedicated(专用的) to children and is called the”Day of the Innocents”, the second is dedicated to the people who have passed away. Graves are decorated with flowers, feasts are prepared, and families come together to remember their loved ones. Date: 1st- 2nd November Where: All over Latin America Día de la Independencia Día de la Independencia is the day when the entire country celebrates the start of Mexico's war of independence. Today, a couple of weeks are celebrated with artists putting up shows and exhibitions, Mexican music filling the streets, and even some costume parties! Date: 16th September Where: Mexico Guelaguetza Festival A spectacular vision of art, dance, and music, the annual celebrations of Guelaguetza are . a wonderful cultural experience， especially for tourists. Since the tickets to this festival's cultural program are sold in advance, you can plan a trip around this event. Date: 22nd-27th July Where: Oaxaca，Mexico Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe As the legend goes, Virgin Mary appeared in front of Juan Diego, one of the most loved patron(守护神) saints of Mexico. The apparition(神秘的现象) occurred in Mexico City and a church has been built at that spot. The religious festival of Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe pays respect to this event. The story goes forward and mentions a few relics too. This also makes it one of the most religiously significant monuments. Date: 12th- 13th December Where: Mexico City 21．What does Día de la Independencia celebrate? A．The start of life. B．A war of independence. C．The coming of spring. D．The arrival of Virgin Mary. 22．Which festival takes place in Mexico City? A．Día de Muertos. B．Día de la Independencia. C．Guelaguetza Festival. D．Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe. 23．What is the purpose of the text? A．To introduce. B．To educate. C．To advertise. D．To persuade. 江苏省南通中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 Volunteer by supporting a local animal rescue center in Costa Rica! If you like animals and are also interested in preserving the environment, you will be perfect for this program. You will be helping out in and supporting a local animal shelter. Not only does this shelter take in homeless animals, but also wild animals which are in bad condition. In addition to the caretaking of the animals, volunteers help us welcome visitors at the entrance and answer any questions that visitors may have about the shelter or its animals. As volunteers spend more days in the shelter, knowledge about wildlife management will grow. Requirements ＊You need to be at least 15 years old on the program start date at the high school level or above. ＊Speaking English is a basic requirement. ＊No restrictions on nationality. Helping hands both in Costa Rica and beyond are welcome. ＊Your helping hand will be required from 09:00 to 15:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Program fees ＊Booking payments (15%): The booking payment is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payment is made by PayPal. You can also pay using a credit card. ＊Final payments (85%): Your final payment will be agreed with Volunteer Now Costa Rica during the application process. 1．What can a volunteer do in the rescue center? A．Communicate with visitors. B．Get trained to place animals. C．Give lectures about animals. D．Search for homeless animals. 2．Who can volunteer in the program? A．A French-speaking adult. B．A primary schoolchild. C．A college student from America. D．A local person free on Fridays. 3．How much should a volunteer pay at least to make a reservation? A．$52.5. B．$105. C．$297.5. D．$350. 江苏省泗阳县2023-2024学年高一上学期期中英语试题 Welcome to our school. Now let's take a look at some interesting school publications (出版物). Columbus It is our literary magazine； the name shows the place where we live. Editorial training includes developing skills for critical evaluation of student creative writing. Published twice yearly, many student contributors are also recognized as Scholastic Writing Awards winners. Diversion It is our language publication. Published every year, it features student work presented in Mandarin, French, and Spanish: Working with advisors who teach these languages, student editors help in presenting their classmates’work including poems, essays, short stories, comic strips (连环画) and art. Diversion is often used by our language teachers in the classroom as well. The Bruner It is Trinity's yearbook. Serving the entire school, it is a yearly testament (证明) to the many aspects of Trinity life. Editorial positions are named in May, allowing editors to attend a two-day summer conference at NYU. This conference allows students to develop their capability to acquire knowledge before the start of the school year. Work on the yearbook begins immediately thereafter, as students work to create an impressive K-12 publication. The Trinity Times It is the upper school newspaper, written, edited, photographed and produced entirely by students as an after-school activity. Current sections of the paper include Arts and Innovation, Trinity Life,NY Culture, Science, Opinionand Editorial, and Sports. The editorial policy is generally determined by the editorial staff and their faculty advisor. 21．How often does Diversion come out? A．Once a month. B．Once a year. C．Twice a month. D．Twice a year. 22．What is the purpose of the summer conference at NYU? A．To make editorial policy. B．To present students’poems and essays. C．To train students’ ability to gain knowledge. D．To develop students’ skills for critical assessment. 23．Which publication are students responsible for? A．Columbus. B．Diversion. C．The Bruner. D．The Trinity Times. 江苏省盐城市亭湖高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中英语试题 Metro (地铁) Pocket Guide Metrorail (地铁) Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer. Farecard machines are in every station, Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change. Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9: 30 a. m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays. Hours of Service Open: 5 a.m. Mon-Fri            7 a.m. Sat-Sun. Closed: midnight Sun-Thur      3a.m. Fri.-Sat. nights Last train time varies. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the stations. Metrobus When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35. When paying with a smart CARD the fare is $1.25. Fares for senior /disabled customers Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Motorbus, use a senior/disabled farecard or Smart card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, Smart cards and passes, please visit MetroOpenDoors.com or call202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000. Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Motorbus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100 Travel tips Avoid riding during weekday rush periods — before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m. If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195. 1．What should you know about farecard machines? A．They start selling tickets at 9:30 a. m. B．They make change for no more than $5. C．They offer special service to the elderly. D．They are connected to change machines. 2．At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday? A．At midnight. B．At 7 p.m. C．At 5 a.m. D．At 3 a.m. 3．Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro? A．202-673-7000 B．202-962-1100 C．202-962-1195 D．202-673-8000 江苏省南通西藏民族中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷 Universal Beijing Resort (度假区) This is a fascinating theme park with the best universal rides, shows and attractions from around the world. You can play in these areas: The Magic World of Harry Potter, Transformers, Kung Fu Panda Land, Hollywood, Water World, Minion Land (小黄人) and Jurassic World (侏罗纪世界). Its one-day ticket will follow a four-tiered pricing (四级票价) way: • Low Season tickets 418 RMB: weekdays in Spring, Fall and Winter; • Mid-Season tickets 528 RMB: weekends in Spring, Fall and Winter; • High Season tickets 638 RMB: Opening Month some holidays; • Special Season tickets 748 RMB: May Day, National Day, Spring Festival and Summer Holiday. • Opening time:9 :00 a. m — 21:00 p.m. You can click here https://www.universalbeijingresort.com/ for more information. 1．How many areas can you play in the Universal Beijing Resort? A．Six. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine. 2．If Cindy wants to go to the resort during the Spring Festival with her parents, she should pay ________. A．748 RMB B．1.496 RMB C．1,914 RMB D．2,244 RMB 3．When can you visit the Universal Beijing Resort? A．At 8:00 a.m. B．At 8:30 a.m. C．At 1:00 p.m. D．At 10:00 p.m. 江苏省南菁高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 Best Books to Make Your 2022 Happier, Brighter and More Creative To discover nature Today’s urban living makes it easy for us to feel divorced from nature. Like so many others, we are feeling the call of the wild. Urban Wild by Helen Rook is out in February and full of positive suggestions to help you discover wildness on your doorstep. The month-by-month format is such a great tool for discovery and will tell you exactly what to look out for each season. Melinda Salisbury’s The Way Back is a change on the traditional monthly almanac (历书) and a truly modern guide back to natural rhythms, which is designed for those who feel most removed from the old ways and cycles. To go in for sports Finding an exercise that you enjoy — one that you want to stick to because it’s so much fun — is a surefire way to have you bounding into the year. Take a stroll with 52 Ways To Walk. Annabel Streets digs into the science and romanticism of walking and explores the good things that can happen with this one small act. And the classic Running Like A Girl is still a hugely inspiring book that will make you want to pull your sports shoes on before you’ve finished chapter two. To find your creativity From its tiniest details to its most dramatic events, your story is a sacred gift. But how do you find and tell that story? Nikesh Shukla’s new book Your Story Matters is out on March 17 and it’s full of writing inspiration to help you with your own stories. Julia Cameron’s classic The Artist’s Way turns 30 this year. Her program for creative recovery begins with the Morning Pages, a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious, and the Artist Date, a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist. 21．What is special about Urban Wild? A．It comes out every month. B．It shows traditional life styles. C．It marks the start of each season. D．It promotes nature in the city. 22．Which book will fire your love for exercise? A．The Way Back. B．The Artist’s Way. C．Running Like A Girl. D．Your Story Matters. 23．What is the Morning Pages by Julia Cameron? A．A creative writing task. B．A book on her own story. C．A famous artistic work. D．A diary of classic writers. 江苏省溧阳市2023-2024学年高一上学期期中阶段考试英语试卷 Short stories are amazing. You can get something useful out of them. The Bogey Beast Flora Annie Steel A woman finds a pot of treasure on the road. Pleased with her luck, she decides to keep it. As she is taking it home, it keeps changing. However, her enthusiasm(热情)refuses to fade away. Her positive personality tries to make every terrible situation seem like a gift. There Will Come Soft Rains Ray Bradbury Earth has been destroyed by war. However, machines continue to function and serve humans who have long ago died. The title is taken from a poem describing how nature will continue its work long after humanity is gone. But in this story, we see that nature plays a supporting role and machines have taken its place. The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse Beatrix Potter Timmie is a country mouse accidentally taken to a city. He finds himself at a party and makes a friend. When he can’t bear the city life, he returns to his home. When his friend visits him, something similar happens. Village and city life are recent inventions and we need to decide their costs and benefits. The Night Train at Deoli Ruskin Bond While taking the train, Ruskin Bond always has to pass through a small station called Deoli. One day he sees a girl selling fruit and he is unable to forget her. This is about our attachment to strangers and why we treasure them even though we do not meet them ever again. 1．What does There Will Come Soft Rains want to teach us? A．Nature works in its own way. B．Humans shouldn’t break natural law. C．Technology can still function without humanity. D．Technology should be developed to serve our life. 2．What happened to Timmie’s friend? A．He settled down in the village. B．He made many friends in the village. C．He couldn’t get used to the village life. D．He couldn’t bear the life in the city anymore. 3．Whose story tries to show the connections between people? A．Flora Annie Steel’s. B．Ray Bradbury’s. C．Beatrix Potter’s. D．Ruskin Bond’s. 江苏省海安高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 Visiting is a great way to get the feel of everyday life at Harvard College. Take the chance to meet our students and explore the Cambridge/Boston area. We know that many students will not be able to visit colleges before applying (申请). As an alternative, examining our website will give you a vast amount of information about Harvard’s past, present, and future. Summer 2023 schedule (日程安排) From June 22, 2023 to August 9, 2023, all admissions (招生) information sessions and tours will start at Sanders Theater in Memorial Hall, 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA．The schedule will feature only one information session per day at 10:00 am, followed by a tour at 11:00 am, from Monday through Saturday. Information sessions and tours will not be offered on June 27, 2023, July 3, 2023, July 4, 2023, August 7, 2023 or August 8, 2023. From August 10, 2023 to August 21, 2023, all admissions information sessions and tours will start at Agassiz House, 5 James Street, Cambridge, MA．The schedule will feature information sessions each weekday at 10 am and 2 pm, followed by tours of the campus at 11 am and 3 pm. Registration (报名) is strongly recommended. Information Sessions and Tours Admissions tours last about 75 minutes and focus on undergraduate (本科生) life at Harvard. They are intended for students considering entrance to the College. For historical tours, visit the Harvard Information Center. Please allow one hour before scheduled events to find parking and navigate your way across campus to Sanders Theater. Contact the Visitor Center at 617495-1551 with any questions. Tour the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Take a student-led tour focused on Harvard’s undergraduate programs in engineering and applied sciences. (Groups of 10 or more must email communications@fas.harvard.edu to schedule a separate tour.) Tours last about 60 minutes. For our current schedule please refer to our Visitor Center Calendar. Virtual tour of Harvard College Take our online guided tour to see the Harvard campus at any time, from any location. Student guides lead you through the places in which they live and learn including dorm rooms, classrooms, Widener Library, the freshman dining hall and more. 1．On which date can you attend the information session and go on the campus tour? A．June 27, 2023. B．July 4, 2023. C．August 9, 2023. D．August 22, 2023. 2．Who are Harvard’s admissions tours intended for? A．Exchange students from abroad. B．Undergraduates studying at the college. C．Students considering applying for the college. D．Those who are interested in the history of the college. 3．On a Harvard’s SEAS tour, ______. A．you are required to register ahead of time B．groups of 10 or more are not permitted to sign up together C．you’re advised to take the college’s online guided tour first D．you can check Visitor Center Calendar to learn about its schedule 江苏省南京市第二十九中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 Top Hotel Deals in Chicago Hilton Garden Inn   $77   Review score: 9.4 ●Excellent location near the world-famous Chicago Art Institute, Millennium Park, the Museum Campus and lakefront. ● Enjoy local favorites like Chicago-style hot dogs. You can hit the gym or pool later. ● Extra in-room benefits include Keurig coffeemakers, 49" flat-screens with HBO, Netflix and Apple TV streaming—plus free WiFi. Freehand Chicago   $69   Review score: 8.5 ● Style in this hotel is popular in a laid-back way. And it’s perfectly placed in a gallery-dotted neighborhood. ● Award-winning (Best Hotel Bar) Broken Shaker offers hand-made drinks and street-food inspired treats. ● Hit Café Integral for light bites and hand-made drinks of both the wine and caffeine. Loews Chicago Hotel   $139   Review score: 9.8 ● Head to the rooftop bar for drinks and views (especially if it’s a Navy Pier fireworks night!). ● Get great views from floor-to-ceiling windows. ● Rooftop terrace (露台) serves outdoor bites, wine, drinks and a celebration of all-things in summer. St. Clair Hotel   $84   Review score: 8.0 ● Modern interiors (内部) within a cool old building, ideally situated in the heart of the city, steps from the Magnificent Mile. ● Fast and free WiFi so you can keep up with all the quality programming you get to watch when you’re at home. ● Pet-friendly hotel with no extra charge for your furry friends. 1．What can you do in Hilton Garden Inn? A．Watch online TV. B．Drink in a Café. C．Enjoy the fireworks show. D．Compete for an award. 2．To enjoy yourself in the open air, you’d better choose_______. A．Hilton Garden Inn B．Freehand Chicago C．Loews Chicago Hotel D．St. Clair Hotel 3．What is unique to St. Clair hotel? A．It provides free WiFi. B．It overlooks a park. C．It gets the highest score. D．It welcomes pets. 江苏省天一中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷 City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Park Services Division Park Film Office PARK ACTIVITY MONITOR Salary-$21.17 per hour Job Location Travel and work in any location within the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Job Description   Park Activity Monitor is a part-time, on-call, as needed position. Park Activity Monitors are responsible for overseeing (监督) film production companies, students, press, and non-profit organizations that have been issued a permit (许可证) to film at the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks. Job Activities   ensuring rules are being followed foreseeing safety issues or unusual conditions preventing damage by users providing gate and traffic monitoring communicating with event organizers, city personnel and other monitors checking and determining acceptability of completed work after activities Required Skills Applicants must be professional, polite, and dependable, and customer service focused. Must work with large groups and have excellent written and spoken communication skills, Monitors must be able to work independently with little of ne direct instruction. Qualifications (资格) Applicants must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years of age A valid California Class C Driver License Must be able to physically function in poor working conditions out of doors, have good hearing and ability to stand and walk for long periods How to Apply Send a resume (简历) to darin. nakamura @ lacity. org.lesley.garcia@lacity.org and nicole.robottom@lacity.orgorbymailtoParkFilmOffice,4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027. 1．What do we learn about the job? A．It pays by the day. B．It is a weekend job. C．It is limited to a park D．It may be done at any time. 2．Which of the following is an activity the Monitor should do? A．Stopping users causing damage. B．Giving permits to film companies. C．Helping with the making of rules D．Ensuring traffic safety during filming. 3．What should an applicant be able to do? A．Have great reading skills. B．Direct large `groups easily. C．Have good communication skills. D．Drive with confidence from experience. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 阅读理解之应用文15篇 (江苏期中真题) 江苏省盐城市经贸高级职业学校（盐城市高级职业学校）2023-2024学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题 A Color Run at School What Is a Color Run? The event is usually a five-kilometer untimed run. Participants are doused(浇涂上)from head to toe in a different colored powder at each kilometer mark. This activity inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi is perfect for promoting community and happiness. A color run is a fun event perfect for schools. It is a way to promote health and activity among children. Schools can choose whether they want to host a color run by themselves or have one organized by an event organizer. Why Should I Take Part in a Color Run? Taking part in a color run will help you improve your overall physical health. It’s a great way to burn calories and get out. You will also be able to meet new people. How to Set Up a School Color Run? To set up a school Color Run, you will first need to decide what time you want it to start. Then, you will need to contact the principal at your school. They will then tell you if there is enough space available at the named location. You will need to inform the class teachers and include information in the student handbook. Next, you should contact the parents/guardians of the students at the school through a mailed letter or email. With everything listed above completed, you will have your event organized and ready to go! 1．What do we know about a Color Run? A．It sees runners covered from head to toe. B．It used to be a part of Holi. C．It’s designed for schools only D．It sets no time limit. 2．What benefit may kids get from a school color run? A．Better physical health. B．Prize money from the race. C．Friendship with the principal. D．T-shirts with a rainbow pattern. 3．What’s the purpose of the text? A．To advertise. B．To inform. C．To entertain. D．To criticize. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了彩色赛跑这一运动的规则、好处以及学校如何建立彩色赛跑。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The event is usually a five-kilometer untimed run.(这个项目通常是五公里的不计时赛跑)”可知，彩色赛跑没有时间限制。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Taking part in a color run will help you improve your overall physical health.(参加彩色赛跑将帮助你改善你的整体身体健康)”可知，孩子们可以从学校的颜色跑中让身体更健康。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“The event is usually a five-kilometer untimed run. Participants are doused(浇涂上)from head to toe in a different colored powder at each kilometer mark. This activity inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi is perfect for promoting community and happiness.(这个项目通常是五公里的不计时赛跑。在每一公里处，参与者从头到脚都被浸在不同颜色的粉末中。这项活动受到印度胡里节的启发，是促进社区和幸福的完美活动)”结合文章主要介绍了彩色赛跑这一运动的规则、好处以及学校如何建立彩色赛跑。可推知，文章的目的是介绍彩色赛跑。故选B。 江苏省宿迁市沭阳县2023-2024学年高一上学期期中调研测试英语试卷 Four Women Who Made Scientific History Katherine Johnson (1918-2020) Katherine Johnson was a black mathematician and one of the first African-American women to work as a NASA scientist. As a mathematician, she calculated (计算) and analyzed the flight paths of NASA spacecraft. She is best known for making the calculations that allowed the first Americans to enter Earth’s orbit and set foot on the moon. The 2016 movie Hidden Figures records Johnson’s life and work at NASA． Sally Ride (1951-2012) Sally Ride was important in creating career and educational opportunities for women and girls in science and mathematics. As an astronaut, she became the first American woman in space in 1983. On NASA’s second and third Space Shuttle missions, her job was to work the robotic arm, which she used to put satellites into space. After she stopped working for NASA, she founded NASA’s EarthKAM project, which provided students the opportunity to take pictures of the Earth and then study them. In 2003, she was added to the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) Ada Lovelace is regarded as the world’s first computer programmer. She helped develop the idea for a computing machine, and invented an algorithm (算法) for a computer. To honor her contributions, the U.S. Department of Defense named a new computer language “Ada” in the 1980s. Mae Jemison (1956- ) Mae Jemison is a doctor, engineer, and former NASA astronaut. In 1992, she became the first Black woman to travel into space. Jemison excels in many scientific fields, has authored several books, and even appeared on an episode (一集) of Star Trek: The Next Generation. She was included in the National Women’s Hall of Fame the International Space Hall of Fame. Currently, she leads the 100 Year Starship project through the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. This project is devoted to ensuring that human travel to another star is possible in the next 100 years. 21．What did Katherine Johnson and Sally Ride have in common? A．They both did teaching jobs. B．They both traveled to space. C．They both worked for NASA． D．They both spoke up for women’s rights. 22．Whose name was used to name a computer language? A．Katherine Johnson’s. B．Sally Ride’s. C．Ada Lovelace’s. D．Mae Jemison’s. 23．What is Mae Jemison doing at present? A．Writing a book. B．Leading a project. C．Starring in a TV series. D．Working as an astronaut. 【答案】21．C 22．C 23．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了创造科学史的四位女性。 21．细节理解题。根据Katherine Johnson (1918-2020)中的“Katherine Johnson was a black mathematician and one of the first African-American women to work as a NASA scientist.(Katherine Johnson是一名黑人数学家，也是第一批担任NASA科学家的非裔美国女性之一)”和Sally Ride (1951-2012)中的“As an astronaut, she became the first American woman in space in 1983. On NASA’s second and third Space Shuttle missions, her job was to work the robotic arm, which she used to put satellites into space.(作为一名宇航员，她于1983年成为第一位进入太空的美国女性。在美国宇航局的第二次和第三次航天飞机任务中，她的工作是操纵机械臂，她用它把卫星送入太空)”可知，Katherine Johnson和Sally Ride都为美国航空航天局工作。故选C。 22．细节理解题。根据Ada Lovelace (1815-1852)中的“To honor her contributions, the U.S. Department of Defense named a new computer language “Ada” in the 1980s.(为了纪念她的贡献，美国国防部在20世纪80年代将一种新的计算机语言命名为“Ada”)”可知，Ada Lovelace的名字被用来命名一种计算机语言。故选C。 23．细节理解题。根据Mae Jemison (1956- )中的“Currently, she leads the 100 Year Starship project through the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. This project is devoted to ensuring that human travel to another star is possible in the next 100 years.(目前，她通过美国国防高级研究计划局领导100年星际飞船项目。这个项目致力于确保人类在未来100年内前往另一个星球成为可能)”可知，现在Mae Jemison正在领导一个项目。故选B。 江苏省南通市崇川区、通州区2023-2024学年高一上学期11月期中考试英语试题 Some live performance rooms on this planet are wonderful. They can make even a single note sound wonderful. Here are four famous concert halls around the world. Enjoy! Cidade das Artes (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) Opened in 2013, this is one of the largest modern concert halls in South America. This building was designed by Christian de Portzampare. Named “City of Arts”, this is a cultural building group that hosts art exhibitions, dance events, comedy shows and workshops. The Cidade has excellent sound qualities as a result of being designed by the Chinese engineer XuYaping. Wiener Musikverein (Vienna Austria) Designed by Theophil Hansen, this neoclassical building opened its doors in 1870 and is the home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the most popular orchestras (交响乐团) in the world. It was here in 1913 that the famous concert Skandalkonzert took place. This is also the place where every New Year’s day a famous traditional symphonic concert is performed. Teatro all a Scala (Milan, Italy) One of the most important concert halls for operatic music was completed in 1778. This building also hosts a museum and one of the world’s most famous academies (学院) where young talents are trained for ballet performances. This concert hall was rebuilt over the TeatroRegio Ducale which was destroyed by a fire in 1776. It saw the premieres (初次演出) of some of the most impressive works in the history of the opera, such as Madama Butterfly and Turandot by Giacomo Puccini. Carnegie Hall (New York, USA) Designed by William Burnet Tuthill, it is one of the most famous concert halls in the world for both classical music and popular music. It opened its doors in 1791 with a concert conducted in part by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Many famous works had their world premieres here, including Antonin Dvorak’s New World Symphony and George Gershwin’s An American in Paris. 1．What is special about Cidade das Artes? A．Visitors can perform dances there. B．It has the longest history of the four. C．A Chinese engineer joined in its design. D．Every New Year’s concert is performed. 2．Where can music-lovers enjoy the famous orchestra performance? A．In Cidade das Artes. B．In Wiener Musikverein. C．In Teatro all a Scala. D．In Carnegie Hall. 3．What do Teatro all a Scala and Carnegie Hall have in common? A．They were built in the seventeenth century. B．They got destroyed in the human activities. C．They were aimed at training ballet performers. D．They saw premieres of many famous works. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界上四个著名的音乐厅。 1．细节理解题。根据Cidade das Artes中“The Cidade has excellent sound qualities as a result of being designed by the Chinese engineer XuYaping. (由于由中国工程师徐亚平设计，Cidade具有出色的音质。)”可知，这个音乐厅有一位中国工程师参与了设计。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据Wiener Musikverein中“Designed by Theophil Hansen, this neoclassical building opened its doors in 1870 and is the home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the most popular orchestras (交响乐团) in the world. (这座新古典主义风格的建筑由西奥菲尔·汉森设计，于1870年开放，是世界上最受欢迎的管弦乐团之一维也纳爱乐乐团的所在地。)”可知，音乐爱好者在Wiener Musikverein可以欣赏到著名的管弦乐队演出。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据Teatro all a Scala中“It saw the premieres (初次演出) of some of the most impressive works in the history of the opera, such as Madama Butterfly and Turandot by Giacomo Puccini. (它见证了歌剧历史上一些最令人印象深刻的作品的首演，如贾科莫·普契尼的《蝴蝶夫人》和《图兰朵》。)”和Carnegie Hall中“Many famous works had their world premieres here, including Antonin Dvorak’s New World Symphony and George Gershwin’s An American in Paris. (许多著名作品都在这里进行了全球首演，包括德沃夏克的《新世界交响曲》和乔治·格什温的《一个美国人在巴黎》。)”可知，它们都举办过许多著名作品的首映式。故选D项。 江苏省太湖高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中英语试题 Academic Year (学年) at Newcastle University in the UK If you’re staying with us for the next academic year, you might be wondering about term dates and assessment (测评) periods. Here’s how the next academic year will look. Term 1 There will be a one-week training course on the week beginning on 18 September this year. Teaching on most programmes will start on 25 September. Teaching in this term will last for 12 weeks, with an enrichment week, allowing you to stop and think of your learning, or to explore new skills. During the enrichment week we’ll be running many events for you to take part in. After the Winter Break, there will be a two-week assessment period beginning on 8 January next year, followed by a one-week break from 22 January. Term 2 Teaching in Term 2 will begin on 29 January and will last for 12 weeks, including a revision week, allowing you to focus on your studies and to catch up. The assessment period for Term 2 will begin on 20 May and will last for three weeks. Term 3 For our students on Postgraduate Taught programmes, Term 3 will begin on 21 June and finish on 13 September. 1．What’s special about Term 1? A．There is a training course. B．It has no assessment periods. C．It has the longest teaching weeks D．It includes Postgraduate Taught programmes. 2．When will Term 3 start? A．On 8 January. B．On 20 May. C．On 21June. D．On 13 September. 3．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A DIY course. B．A history book. C．A school calendar. D．A travel guide. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 【导语】本文是应用文。文章介绍了英国纽卡斯尔大学下一学年的计划安排。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段的“There will be a one-week training course on the week beginning on 18 September this year.(今年9月18日开始的那一周将有一个为期一周的培训课程)”并对比其它学期可知，第一学期的特殊之处是有一个为期一周的培训课程。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据最后一段“For our students on Postgraduate Taught programmes, Term 3 will begin on 21 June and finish on 13 September.(对于研究生授课型课程的学生，第三学期将于6月21日开始，9月13日结束)”可在，第三学期在六月二十一日开始。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据标题“Academic Year (学年) at Newcastle University in the UK (英国纽卡斯尔大学学年)”和第一段内容“If you’re staying with us for the next academic year, you might be wondering about term dates and assessment (测评) periods. Here’s how the next academic year will look.(如果你下一学年和我们在一起，你可能想知道学期日期和评估期。以下是下一学年的情况)”可知，本文是一所大学的学期时间和课程等的安排，因此推断文章选自校历。故选C。 江苏省梅村高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷 Below you will find a list of streaming services and channels that focus on TV and movies, various sports, documentaries, and more. Netflix Cost: $8.99/ month for a basic plan that allows a single screen in standard definition (清晰度); $12.99/ month for a standard plan that allows two screens at once and HD Streaming. Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Windows phones; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV. Notes: Netflix subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing, and the number of devices you can download on is equal to the number of screens you can use at one time. Hulu Cost: $5.99/month for a basic plan that features limited commercials; $ 11.99/month for an ad-free plan. Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Nintendo Switch; Play station 3 and PlayStation 4. Notes: Ad-free subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing. Amazon prime Cost: $12.99/ month; $6.49/ month for student membership; $119/ year for an annual membership; or $59/ year for an annual student membership. Watch it on: iOS mobile devices and tablets; Android mobile devices and tablet; amazon Fire TV devices. Notes: An Amazon Prime subscription includes access to all other benefits of Prime membership. Apple TV+ Cost: $4.99/ month after 7-day free trial; free for 1 year with purchase of an Apple device and if redeemed (赎回) within 90 days; free with Apple music Student Plan. Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV. Notes: Apple TV+ is available through apple TV channels. 1．What device can be used in watching Netflix？ A．Nintendo switch B．Windows phones. C．iOS mobile devices and tablets. D．Play Station 3 and PlayStation 4. 2．How much should you pay with a yearly student membership card at Amazon Prime？ A．$59/year. B．$77.88/year. C．$119/year. D．$155.88/year. 3．Which of the following allows you to get free service for a short time？ A．Netflix. B．Hulu. C．Amazon Prime. D．Apple TV+. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 【分析】本文是应用文，主要介绍了一系列流媒体服务和频道。 1．细节理解题。根据Netflix介绍中的“Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Windows phones; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV.”可以在Android移动设备和平板电脑;Windows手机;亚马逊Fire电视设备;苹果电视上观看，可知，可以使用Windows 手机看Netflix。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据Amazon prime介绍中的Cost部分的“$59/ year for an annual student membership”59美元/年的学生年度会员。可知，在Amazon Prime上使用学生会员卡需要每年支付59美元。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据Apple TV+介绍中的Cost部分“$4.99/ month after7- day free trial”$4.99/月后7天免费试用。可知，用AppleTV+可以有一段时间的免费试用。故选D项。 江苏省宿迁青华中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷 Best Mexican Festivals to Attend The country of Mexico has more to offer besides its beauty and the following festivities prove that well. Take a look at them and save your dates because you definitely can't afford to miss them. Día de Muertos Día de Muertos is a celebration of life! November l and 2 are important. While the l st is dedicated(专用的) to children and is called the”Day of the Innocents”, the second is dedicated to the people who have passed away. Graves are decorated with flowers, feasts are prepared, and families come together to remember their loved ones. Date: 1st- 2nd November Where: All over Latin America Día de la Independencia Día de la Independencia is the day when the entire country celebrates the start of Mexico's war of independence. Today, a couple of weeks are celebrated with artists putting up shows and exhibitions, Mexican music filling the streets, and even some costume parties! Date: 16th September Where: Mexico Guelaguetza Festival A spectacular vision of art, dance, and music, the annual celebrations of Guelaguetza are . a wonderful cultural experience， especially for tourists. Since the tickets to this festival's cultural program are sold in advance, you can plan a trip around this event. Date: 22nd-27th July Where: Oaxaca，Mexico Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe As the legend goes, Virgin Mary appeared in front of Juan Diego, one of the most loved patron(守护神) saints of Mexico. The apparition(神秘的现象) occurred in Mexico City and a church has been built at that spot. The religious festival of Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe pays respect to this event. The story goes forward and mentions a few relics too. This also makes it one of the most religiously significant monuments. Date: 12th- 13th December Where: Mexico City 21．What does Día de la Independencia celebrate? A．The start of life. B．A war of independence. C．The coming of spring. D．The arrival of Virgin Mary. 22．Which festival takes place in Mexico City? A．Día de Muertos. B．Día de la Independencia. C．Guelaguetza Festival. D．Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe. 23．What is the purpose of the text? A．To introduce. B．To educate. C．To advertise. D．To persuade. 【答案】21．B 22．D 23．A 【分析】本文为应用文。文章介绍了墨西哥的四个节日。 21． 细节理解题。由Día de la Independencia 部分的“Día de la Independencia is the day when the entire country celebrates the start of Mexico's war of independence.”（Día de la Independencia是整个国家庆祝墨西哥独立战争开始的日子。）可知Día de la Independencia是为了庆祝独立战争。故选B项。 22．细节理解题。由Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe部分的“Where: Mexico City”可知Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe发生在墨西哥市。故选D项。 23．推理判断题。 根据本文的题目“Best Mexican Festivals to Attend”（最好的墨西哥节日）可知，本文的目的是为了介绍墨西哥的节日。故选A项。 【点睛】对于应用文中的细节理解题，只需要认真回到原文进行选项的逐一对照，便可快速做出答案。例如本文的第3题，由题目便可快速作答。 江苏省南通中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 Volunteer by supporting a local animal rescue center in Costa Rica! If you like animals and are also interested in preserving the environment, you will be perfect for this program. You will be helping out in and supporting a local animal shelter. Not only does this shelter take in homeless animals, but also wild animals which are in bad condition. In addition to the caretaking of the animals, volunteers help us welcome visitors at the entrance and answer any questions that visitors may have about the shelter or its animals. As volunteers spend more days in the shelter, knowledge about wildlife management will grow. Requirements ＊You need to be at least 15 years old on the program start date at the high school level or above. ＊Speaking English is a basic requirement. ＊No restrictions on nationality. Helping hands both in Costa Rica and beyond are welcome. ＊Your helping hand will be required from 09:00 to 15:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Program fees ＊Booking payments (15%): The booking payment is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payment is made by PayPal. You can also pay using a credit card. ＊Final payments (85%): Your final payment will be agreed with Volunteer Now Costa Rica during the application process. 1．What can a volunteer do in the rescue center? A．Communicate with visitors. B．Get trained to place animals. C．Give lectures about animals. D．Search for homeless animals. 2．Who can volunteer in the program? A．A French-speaking adult. B．A primary schoolchild. C．A college student from America. D．A local person free on Fridays. 3．How much should a volunteer pay at least to make a reservation? A．$52.5. B．$105. C．$297.5. D．$350. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了如何申请支持哥斯达黎加当地动物救援中心的志愿者。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“In addition to the caretaking of the animals, volunteers help us welcome visitors at the entrance and answer any questions that visitors may have about the shelter or its animals.”（除了照顾动物外，志愿者还帮助我们在入口处欢迎游客，并回答游客可能对收容所或动物的任何问题）可知，志愿者在救援中心可以与参观者沟通。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据Requirements中“＊You need to be at least 15 years old on the program start date at the high school level or above.＊Speaking English is a basic requirement. ＊No restrictions on nationality. Helping hands both in Costa Rica and beyond are welcome.＊Your helping hand will be required from 09:00 to 15:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.”（*您需要在课程开始日期至少15岁，高中或以上水平。会说英语是基本要求。*国籍不限。欢迎来自哥斯达黎加和其他国家的援助之手。*星期一、二、三、四、六、日的09:00至15:00需要您的帮助）可知，一位来自美国的大学生可以自愿参加这个项目。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据Program fees中“1week（minimum stay）$350”以及“Booking payments (15%)”（预订费用(15%)）可知，志愿者至少要付350×15%=52.5美元，才能预约。故选A项。 江苏省泗阳县2023-2024学年高一上学期期中英语试题 Welcome to our school. Now let's take a look at some interesting school publications (出版物). Columbus It is our literary magazine； the name shows the place where we live. Editorial training includes developing skills for critical evaluation of student creative writing. Published twice yearly, many student contributors are also recognized as Scholastic Writing Awards winners. Diversion It is our language publication. Published every year, it features student work presented in Mandarin, French, and Spanish: Working with advisors who teach these languages, student editors help in presenting their classmates’work including poems, essays, short stories, comic strips (连环画) and art. Diversion is often used by our language teachers in the classroom as well. The Bruner It is Trinity's yearbook. Serving the entire school, it is a yearly testament (证明) to the many aspects of Trinity life. Editorial positions are named in May, allowing editors to attend a two-day summer conference at NYU. This conference allows students to develop their capability to acquire knowledge before the start of the school year. Work on the yearbook begins immediately thereafter, as students work to create an impressive K-12 publication. The Trinity Times It is the upper school newspaper, written, edited, photographed and produced entirely by students as an after-school activity. Current sections of the paper include Arts and Innovation, Trinity Life,NY Culture, Science, Opinionand Editorial, and Sports. The editorial policy is generally determined by the editorial staff and their faculty advisor. 21．How often does Diversion come out? A．Once a month. B．Once a year. C．Twice a month. D．Twice a year. 22．What is the purpose of the summer conference at NYU? A．To make editorial policy. B．To present students’poems and essays. C．To train students’ ability to gain knowledge. D．To develop students’ skills for critical assessment. 23．Which publication are students responsible for? A．Columbus. B．Diversion. C．The Bruner. D．The Trinity Times. 【答案】21．B 22．C 23．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文，介绍了学校的一些出版物，包括文学杂志Columbus、语言杂志Diversion、年鉴The Bruner和校报The Trinity Times。 21．细节理解题。根据“Diversion”部分中的“Published every year, it features student work presented in Mandarin, French, and Spanish: Working with advisors who teach these languages, student editors help in presenting their classmates’work including poems, essays, short stories, comic strips（连环画）and art. (它每年出版一期，收录了用中文、法语和西班牙语呈现的学生作品：在教授这些语言的导师的帮助下，学生编辑们协助展示同学们的作品，这些作品包括诗歌、散文、短篇小说、连环画和艺术作品)”可知，《Diversion》是每年出版一次的。故选B项。 22．细节理解题。根据“The Bruner”部分中的“This conference allows students to develop their capability to acquire knowledge before the start of the school year.(这个会议允许学生在学年开始前发展他们获取知识的能力。)”可知，NYU的夏季会议的目的是训练学生获取知识的能力。故选C项。 23．细节理解题。根据“The Trinity Times”部分中的“It is the upper school newspaper, written, edited, photographed and produced entirely by students as an after-school activity.(这是高中报纸，完全由学生作为课后活动来编写、编辑、摄影和制作。)”可知，《The Trinity Times》是由学生负责的出版物。故选D项。 江苏省盐城市亭湖高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中英语试题 Metro (地铁) Pocket Guide Metrorail (地铁) Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer. Farecard machines are in every station, Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change. Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9: 30 a. m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays. Hours of Service Open: 5 a.m. Mon-Fri            7 a.m. Sat-Sun. Closed: midnight Sun-Thur      3a.m. Fri.-Sat. nights Last train time varies. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the stations. Metrobus When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35. When paying with a smart CARD the fare is $1.25. Fares for senior /disabled customers Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Motorbus, use a senior/disabled farecard or Smart card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, Smart cards and passes, please visit MetroOpenDoors.com or call202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000. Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Motorbus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100 Travel tips Avoid riding during weekday rush periods — before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m. If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195. 1．What should you know about farecard machines? A．They start selling tickets at 9:30 a. m. B．They make change for no more than $5. C．They offer special service to the elderly. D．They are connected to change machines. 2．At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday? A．At midnight. B．At 7 p.m. C．At 5 a.m. D．At 3 a.m. 3．Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro? A．202-673-7000 B．202-962-1100 C．202-962-1195 D．202-673-8000 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是一份地铁使用指南，它详细地介绍了地铁的运营时间、购票优惠及注意事项等信息。 1．细节理解题。根据Metrorail (地铁)部分第二段“Farecard machines are in every station, Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change. (每个车站都有自动售票机，请带上零钱，因为车站没有自动售票机，自动售票机最多只能找5美元的零钱)”可知，自动售票机提供的零钱不超过5美元。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据Hours of service部分中的“Closed: midnight Sun-Thur  3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. nights (关闭时间：周日至周四午夜；周五至周六凌晨3点)”可知，地铁在周六停运时间是凌晨3点。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据Travel tips部分中的“If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195. (如果你在公共汽车、火车或车站丢了东西，请拨打失物招领电话202-962-1195)”可知，如果你在地铁上丢了东西，请拨打202-962-1195。故选C。 江苏省南通西藏民族中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷 Universal Beijing Resort (度假区) This is a fascinating theme park with the best universal rides, shows and attractions from around the world. You can play in these areas: The Magic World of Harry Potter, Transformers, Kung Fu Panda Land, Hollywood, Water World, Minion Land (小黄人) and Jurassic World (侏罗纪世界). Its one-day ticket will follow a four-tiered pricing (四级票价) way: • Low Season tickets 418 RMB: weekdays in Spring, Fall and Winter; • Mid-Season tickets 528 RMB: weekends in Spring, Fall and Winter; • High Season tickets 638 RMB: Opening Month some holidays; • Special Season tickets 748 RMB: May Day, National Day, Spring Festival and Summer Holiday. • Opening time:9 :00 a. m — 21:00 p.m. You can click here https://www.universalbeijingresort.com/ for more information. 1．How many areas can you play in the Universal Beijing Resort? A．Six. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine. 2．If Cindy wants to go to the resort during the Spring Festival with her parents, she should pay ________. A．748 RMB B．1.496 RMB C．1,914 RMB D．2,244 RMB 3．When can you visit the Universal Beijing Resort? A．At 8:00 a.m. B．At 8:30 a.m. C．At 1:00 p.m. D．At 10:00 p.m. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了北京环球影城的相关内容。 1．细节理解题。根据“The Magic World of Harry Potter, Transformers, Kung Fu Panda Land, Hollywood, Water World, Minion Land (小黄人) and Jurassic World (侏罗纪世界) (哈利波特、变形金刚、功夫熊猫、好莱坞、水上世界、迷你人世界和侏罗纪世界的魔法世界)”可知，有七个区域可以玩。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据“Special Season tickets 748 RMB: May Day, National Day, Spring Festival and Summer Holiday. (特别季票748元：五一、国庆、春节、暑假。)”可知，春节期间票价748 RMB，所以三个人要付2244RMB。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据“Opening time:9 :00 a. m—21:00 p.m. (开放时间：上午9:00至晚上21:00。)”可知，游客可以在下午一点去参观北京环球影城。故选C项。 江苏省南菁高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 Best Books to Make Your 2022 Happier, Brighter and More Creative To discover nature Today’s urban living makes it easy for us to feel divorced from nature. Like so many others, we are feeling the call of the wild. Urban Wild by Helen Rook is out in February and full of positive suggestions to help you discover wildness on your doorstep. The month-by-month format is such a great tool for discovery and will tell you exactly what to look out for each season. Melinda Salisbury’s The Way Back is a change on the traditional monthly almanac (历书) and a truly modern guide back to natural rhythms, which is designed for those who feel most removed from the old ways and cycles. To go in for sports Finding an exercise that you enjoy — one that you want to stick to because it’s so much fun — is a surefire way to have you bounding into the year. Take a stroll with 52 Ways To Walk. Annabel Streets digs into the science and romanticism of walking and explores the good things that can happen with this one small act. And the classic Running Like A Girl is still a hugely inspiring book that will make you want to pull your sports shoes on before you’ve finished chapter two. To find your creativity From its tiniest details to its most dramatic events, your story is a sacred gift. But how do you find and tell that story? Nikesh Shukla’s new book Your Story Matters is out on March 17 and it’s full of writing inspiration to help you with your own stories. Julia Cameron’s classic The Artist’s Way turns 30 this year. Her program for creative recovery begins with the Morning Pages, a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious, and the Artist Date, a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist. 21．What is special about Urban Wild? A．It comes out every month. B．It shows traditional life styles. C．It marks the start of each season. D．It promotes nature in the city. 22．Which book will fire your love for exercise? A．The Way Back. B．The Artist’s Way. C．Running Like A Girl. D．Your Story Matters. 23．What is the Morning Pages by Julia Cameron? A．A creative writing task. B．A book on her own story. C．A famous artistic work. D．A diary of classic writers. 【答案】21．D 22．C 23．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要推荐了数本让你的2022年更快乐、更光明、更有创造力的书籍。 21．细节理解题。根据To discover nature小标题下的“Urban Wild by Helen Rook is out in February and full of positive suggestions to help you discover wildness on your doorstep. (海伦·鲁克的《都市荒野》将于2月出版，书中充满了帮助你发现家门口荒野的积极建议)”可知Urban Wild的特别之处在于告诉你在城市里发现自然美。故选D项。 22．细节理解题。根据To go in for sports小标题下的“And the classic Running Like A Girl is still a hugely inspiring book that will make you want to pull your sports shoes on before you’ve finished chapter two.(经典的《像女孩一样跑步》仍然是一本非常鼓舞人心的书，它会让你在读完第二章之前就想穿上运动鞋)”可知Running Like A Girl这本书能激发你对运动的热爱。故选C项。 23．细节理解题。根据To find your creativity小标题下的“Her program for creative recovery begins with the Morning Pages, a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious(她恢复创造力的计划从Morning Pages开始，这是一种每天三页的意识流写作仪式)”可知Morning Pages是一种创造性的写作任务。故选A项。 江苏省溧阳市2023-2024学年高一上学期期中阶段考试英语试卷 Short stories are amazing. You can get something useful out of them. The Bogey Beast Flora Annie Steel A woman finds a pot of treasure on the road. Pleased with her luck, she decides to keep it. As she is taking it home, it keeps changing. However, her enthusiasm(热情)refuses to fade away. Her positive personality tries to make every terrible situation seem like a gift. There Will Come Soft Rains Ray Bradbury Earth has been destroyed by war. However, machines continue to function and serve humans who have long ago died. The title is taken from a poem describing how nature will continue its work long after humanity is gone. But in this story, we see that nature plays a supporting role and machines have taken its place. The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse Beatrix Potter Timmie is a country mouse accidentally taken to a city. He finds himself at a party and makes a friend. When he can’t bear the city life, he returns to his home. When his friend visits him, something similar happens. Village and city life are recent inventions and we need to decide their costs and benefits. The Night Train at Deoli Ruskin Bond While taking the train, Ruskin Bond always has to pass through a small station called Deoli. One day he sees a girl selling fruit and he is unable to forget her. This is about our attachment to strangers and why we treasure them even though we do not meet them ever again. 1．What does There Will Come Soft Rains want to teach us? A．Nature works in its own way. B．Humans shouldn’t break natural law. C．Technology can still function without humanity. D．Technology should be developed to serve our life. 2．What happened to Timmie’s friend? A．He settled down in the village. B．He made many friends in the village. C．He couldn’t get used to the village life. D．He couldn’t bear the life in the city anymore. 3．Whose story tries to show the connections between people? A．Flora Annie Steel’s. B．Ray Bradbury’s. C．Beatrix Potter’s. D．Ruskin Bond’s. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四篇引人思考的短篇小说。 1．推理判断题。根据“There Will Come Soft Rains”下面的“Earth has been destroyed by war. However, machines continue to function and serve humans who have long ago died. The title is taken from a poem describing how nature will continue its work long after humanity is gone. But in this story, we see that nature plays a supporting role and machines have taken its place.(地球已被战争摧毁。然而，机器继续运转，为早已死亡的人类服务。这个标题取自一首诗，描述了在人类消失很久之后，大自然将如何继续它的工作。但在这个故事中，我们看到大自然充当配角，机器取代了它的位置。)”可知，这篇小说讲述的是在被战争摧毁的地球上，人类已经灭亡，但人类发明的机器仍然在做着为人类设置的服务，这个故事的标题取自一首诗，这首诗讲述的是人类消失后大自然依然会继续自己的工作，而在这个故事中，机器接替了大自然的角色。由此可推测出，这篇小说想要告诉我们大自然按照自己的方式运转，不会受到人类的影响。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse”下面的“When he can’t bear the city life, he returns to his home. When his friend visits him, something similar happens.(当他无法忍受城市生活时，他回到自己的家。当他的朋友来看他时，也发生了类似的事情。)”可知，Timmie的朋友来到Timmie家时，也无法习惯乡村的生活。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“The Night Train at Deoli”下面的“One day he sees a girl selling fruit and he is unable to forget her. This is about our attachment to strangers and why we treasure them even though we do not meet them ever again.(一天，他看到一个女孩在卖水果，他无法忘记她。这是关于我们对陌生人的依恋，以及为什么我们珍惜他们，即使我们再也见不到他们了。)”可知，Ruskin Bond写的The Night Train at Deoli这篇小说讲述了作者见到一个卖水果的陌生女孩后无法忘怀，文章体现了人们对陌生人的依恋，这是人与人之间的联系。故选D。 江苏省海安高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 Visiting is a great way to get the feel of everyday life at Harvard College. Take the chance to meet our students and explore the Cambridge/Boston area. We know that many students will not be able to visit colleges before applying (申请). As an alternative, examining our website will give you a vast amount of information about Harvard’s past, present, and future. Summer 2023 schedule (日程安排) From June 22, 2023 to August 9, 2023, all admissions (招生) information sessions and tours will start at Sanders Theater in Memorial Hall, 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA．The schedule will feature only one information session per day at 10:00 am, followed by a tour at 11:00 am, from Monday through Saturday. Information sessions and tours will not be offered on June 27, 2023, July 3, 2023, July 4, 2023, August 7, 2023 or August 8, 2023. From August 10, 2023 to August 21, 2023, all admissions information sessions and tours will start at Agassiz House, 5 James Street, Cambridge, MA．The schedule will feature information sessions each weekday at 10 am and 2 pm, followed by tours of the campus at 11 am and 3 pm. Registration (报名) is strongly recommended. Information Sessions and Tours Admissions tours last about 75 minutes and focus on undergraduate (本科生) life at Harvard. They are intended for students considering entrance to the College. For historical tours, visit the Harvard Information Center. Please allow one hour before scheduled events to find parking and navigate your way across campus to Sanders Theater. Contact the Visitor Center at 617495-1551 with any questions. Tour the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Take a student-led tour focused on Harvard’s undergraduate programs in engineering and applied sciences. (Groups of 10 or more must email communications@fas.harvard.edu to schedule a separate tour.) Tours last about 60 minutes. For our current schedule please refer to our Visitor Center Calendar. Virtual tour of Harvard College Take our online guided tour to see the Harvard campus at any time, from any location. Student guides lead you through the places in which they live and learn including dorm rooms, classrooms, Widener Library, the freshman dining hall and more. 1．On which date can you attend the information session and go on the campus tour? A．June 27, 2023. B．July 4, 2023. C．August 9, 2023. D．August 22, 2023. 2．Who are Harvard’s admissions tours intended for? A．Exchange students from abroad. B．Undergraduates studying at the college. C．Students considering applying for the college. D．Those who are interested in the history of the college. 3．On a Harvard’s SEAS tour, ______. A．you are required to register ahead of time B．groups of 10 or more are not permitted to sign up together C．you’re advised to take the college’s online guided tour first D．you can check Visitor Center Calendar to learn about its schedule 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍一些关于哈佛学院参观活动。 1．细节理解题。由Summer 2023 schedule中“From June 22, 2023 to August 9, 2023, all admissions (招生) information sessions and tours will start at Sanders Theater in Memorial Hall, 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA. The schedule will feature only one information session per day at 10:00 am, followed by a tour at 11:00 am, from Monday through Saturday. Information sessions and tours will not be offered on June 27, 2023, July 3, 2023, July 4, 2023, August 7, 2023 or August 8, 2023.(从2023年6月22日到2023年8月9日，所有招生信息会议和参观活动都将在马萨诸塞州剑桥昆西街45号纪念馆的桑德斯剧院开始。日程安排每天上午10:00只进行一次信息会议，然后在周一至周六上午11:00进行参观。信息会议和参观将不会在2023年6月27日、2023年7月3日、2023年7月4日、2023年8月7日或2023年8月8日提供。)”以及结合选项可知，在2023年8月9可以参加招生信息会议和校园参观活动。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。由Information Sessions and Tours中“They are intended for students considering entrance to the College. For historical tours, visit the Harvard Information Center.(它们是为考虑进入学院的学生准备的。历史之旅，请访问哈佛信息中心。)”可知，哈佛大学的招生之旅旨在为考虑进入该学院的学生准备。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。由Tour the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)中“For our current schedule please refer to our Visitor Center Calendar.(关于我们目前的日程安排，请参阅我们的游客中心日历。)”可知，游客可以查看游客中心日历以了解其日程安排。故选D项。 江苏省南京市第二十九中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 Top Hotel Deals in Chicago Hilton Garden Inn   $77   Review score: 9.4 ●Excellent location near the world-famous Chicago Art Institute, Millennium Park, the Museum Campus and lakefront. ● Enjoy local favorites like Chicago-style hot dogs. You can hit the gym or pool later. ● Extra in-room benefits include Keurig coffeemakers, 49" flat-screens with HBO, Netflix and Apple TV streaming—plus free WiFi. Freehand Chicago   $69   Review score: 8.5 ● Style in this hotel is popular in a laid-back way. And it’s perfectly placed in a gallery-dotted neighborhood. ● Award-winning (Best Hotel Bar) Broken Shaker offers hand-made drinks and street-food inspired treats. ● Hit Café Integral for light bites and hand-made drinks of both the wine and caffeine. Loews Chicago Hotel   $139   Review score: 9.8 ● Head to the rooftop bar for drinks and views (especially if it’s a Navy Pier fireworks night!). ● Get great views from floor-to-ceiling windows. ● Rooftop terrace (露台) serves outdoor bites, wine, drinks and a celebration of all-things in summer. St. Clair Hotel   $84   Review score: 8.0 ● Modern interiors (内部) within a cool old building, ideally situated in the heart of the city, steps from the Magnificent Mile. ● Fast and free WiFi so you can keep up with all the quality programming you get to watch when you’re at home. ● Pet-friendly hotel with no extra charge for your furry friends. 1．What can you do in Hilton Garden Inn? A．Watch online TV. B．Drink in a Café. C．Enjoy the fireworks show. D．Compete for an award. 2．To enjoy yourself in the open air, you’d better choose_______. A．Hilton Garden Inn B．Freehand Chicago C．Loews Chicago Hotel D．St. Clair Hotel 3．What is unique to St. Clair hotel? A．It provides free WiFi. B．It overlooks a park. C．It gets the highest score. D．It welcomes pets. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了芝加哥的4家顶级酒店的相关信息。 1．细节理解题。由题目中关键词“Hilton Garden Inn”可定位至文章第一个小标题。根据小标题下第三点内容“Extra in-room benefits include Keurig coffeemakers, 49" flat-screens with HBO, Netflix and Apple TV streaming—plus free WiFi.（客房内的额外福利包括Keurig咖啡机、49英寸平板电视、HBO、Netflix和Apple TV流媒体，以及免费WiFi。）”可知，在该酒店可以看网络电视。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三个小标题的第一小点“Head to the rooftop bar for drinks and views (especially if it’s a Navy Pier fireworks night!).（前往屋顶酒吧，喝点东西，欣赏风景(尤其是在海军码头的烟花之夜!）”可知，在Loews Chicago Hotel可以让我们在户外尽情享受。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。由题中关键词可以定位至文章第四个小标题St. Clair hotel。根据小标题下第三点内容“Pet-friendly hotel with no extra charge for your furry friends.（宠物友好型酒店，不收取额外费用。）”，结合上文可知，该酒店特别的一点就是欢迎宠物。故选D项。 江苏省天一中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷 City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Park Services Division Park Film Office PARK ACTIVITY MONITOR Salary-$21.17 per hour Job Location Travel and work in any location within the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Job Description   Park Activity Monitor is a part-time, on-call, as needed position. Park Activity Monitors are responsible for overseeing (监督) film production companies, students, press, and non-profit organizations that have been issued a permit (许可证) to film at the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks. Job Activities   ensuring rules are being followed foreseeing safety issues or unusual conditions preventing damage by users providing gate and traffic monitoring communicating with event organizers, city personnel and other monitors checking and determining acceptability of completed work after activities Required Skills Applicants must be professional, polite, and dependable, and customer service focused. Must work with large groups and have excellent written and spoken communication skills, Monitors must be able to work independently with little of ne direct instruction. Qualifications (资格) Applicants must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years of age A valid California Class C Driver License Must be able to physically function in poor working conditions out of doors, have good hearing and ability to stand and walk for long periods How to Apply Send a resume (简历) to darin. nakamura @ lacity. org.lesley.garcia@lacity.org and nicole.robottom@lacity.orgorbymailtoParkFilmOffice,4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027. 1．What do we learn about the job? A．It pays by the day. B．It is a weekend job. C．It is limited to a park D．It may be done at any time. 2．Which of the following is an activity the Monitor should do? A．Stopping users causing damage. B．Giving permits to film companies. C．Helping with the making of rules D．Ensuring traffic safety during filming. 3．What should an applicant be able to do? A．Have great reading skills. B．Direct large `groups easily. C．Have good communication skills. D．Drive with confidence from experience. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章是一篇招聘广告，描述了该工作职位的要求和报名方式等相关内容。 1．细节理解题。根据文章“Job Description”部分中的“Park Activity Monitor is a part-time, on-call, as needed position. (公园活动监督员是一个兼职，随叫随到，根据需要的职位。)”可知，这份工作的时间是不确定的，随叫随到。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章“Job Activities”部分中的“preventing damage by users (防止用户损坏)”可知，监督员需要防止用户损害公园设备等。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文章“Required Skills”部分中的“Applicants must be professional, polite, and dependable, and customer service focused. Must work with large groups and have excellent written and spoken communication skills (申请人必须专业、礼貌、可靠，并以客户服务为中心。必须在大型团队中工作，并具有出色的书面和口头沟通能力。)”可知，申请者必须具有出色的书面和口头沟通能力。故选C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$