1、試卷主標(biāo)題姓名：_ 班級：_考號：_一、閱讀理解（共5題）1、  Come to the AG Society's expedition (探險) program and you will surely get unique experiences! SWIM WITH THE HUMPBACKS(座頭鯨) OF TONGADarren Jew and his team are your hosts for an unforgettable AG Society adventure, filled with in- water meetings with humpback w

2、hales in the Kingdom of Tonga's group of islands.WHO: Darren Jew's underwater whalesDATES: 26 September-4 October 2018COST: $ 5,450 per personBOOKINGS: Call 0756679413, email reservations or visit 11-DAY KIMBERLEY COASTAL CRUISE(乘船瀏覽)The AG Society is partnering with APT to present an exciti

3、ng voyage along the Kimberley coastline. Expedition cruising offers the easiest way to explore the Kimberley. Guests on this 11-day voyage will go ashore, explore natural wonders, meet traditional owners, see rock art and spot wildlife.WHO: APTDATES: 6 - 16 September 2018COST: $ 13,395 per personBOO

4、KINGS: Visit . auLIGHTNING RIDGE FOSSIL(化石) DIGThe AG Society offers you a chance to hunt for fossils. Guided by experts, you'll go to special locations, seeking new fossils for the collections of the Australian Opal Centre. Your discoveries will further establish these museum collections as a w

5、orld-class scientific and cultural resource. There are also a series of lectures on mining history, fossils, dinosaur hunting and new dinosaurs.WHO: The Australian Opal CentreDATES: 20 -25 August 2018COST: $ 2,200 per person, including all activities and lunches and dinnersBOOKINGS: Call 0427904587,

6、 email dig or visit AG DEVIL ARK EXPEDITIONCome and join Tim Faulkner for a unique hands-on experience with this Tasmanian devil (袋獾) feeding program in the beautiful Barrington Tops of NSW. You'll get to see Tasmanian devils up close when you help with feeding individuals.In addition to working

7、 with the animals, there'll be opportunities to explore the area's natural treasures and spot local wildlife. Don't miss your chance to get involved in this important conservation effort.WHO: Devil ArkDATES: 24 - 26 November 2018COST: $ 1,750 per personBOOKINGS: Call 0243408610, email in

8、fo . au or visit . au1If you join in LIGHTNING RIDGE FOSSIL DIG, you can  .Ago to seek new fossils individuallyBlearn something about mining historyCcollect the world-class scientific fossilsDbecome an expert and go to special locations2What can you do if you take part i

9、n AG DEVIL ARK EXPEDITION?AHelp protect wildlife.         BLearn about dinosaurs.CWatch humpback whales.          DEnjoy an exciting voyage.3Which program will you choose if you want to enjoy rock art?AAG DEVIL ARK

10、EXPEDITION.BLIGHTNING RIDGE FOSSIL DIG.C11-DAY KIMBERLEY COASTAL CRUISE.DSWIM WITH THE HUMPBACKS OF TONGA2、     In the atmosphere， carbon dioxide acts rather like a one-way mirror the glass in the roof of a greenhouse which allows the sun's rays to enter but prevents the heat from

11、 escaping.According to a weather expert's prediction， the atmosphere wilbe3C warmer in the year 2050thanitis today， if man continues to burn fuels at the present rate.If this warming up took place， the icecaps in the poles would begin to melt thus raising sea level several meters and severely fl

12、ooding coastal cities.Also， the increase in atmospheric temperature would lead to great changes in the climate of the northern hemisphere(半球) ， possibly resulting in an alteration of the earth's chief food-growing zones.In the past， concern about a man-made warming of the earth has concentrated

13、on the Arctic because the Antarctic is much colder and has a much thicker ice sheet.But the weather experts are now paying more attention to West Antarctic， which maybe affected by only a few degrees of warming：in other words， by a warming on the scale that will possibly take place in the next fifty

14、 years from the burning of fuels.Satellite pictures show that large areas of Antarctic ice are already disappearing.The evidence available suggests that a warming has taken place.This fits the theory that carbon dioxide warms the earth.However， most of the fuel is burnt in the northern hemisphere， w

15、here temperatures seem to be falling Scientists conclude，therefore，that up to now natural influences on the weather have exceeded those caused by man.The question is：Which natural cause has most effect on the weather?One possibility is the variable behavior of the sun.Astronomers at one research sta

16、tion have studied the hot spots and“cold”spots(that is， the relatively less hot spots) on the sun.As the sun rotates(旋轉(zhuǎn)) ， every 27.5 days it presents hotter or“colder”faces to the earth， and different aspects to different parts of the earth.This seems to have a considerable effect on the distributi

17、on of the earth's atmospheric pressure， and consequently on wind circulation.The sun is also variable over along term：its heat output goes up and down in cycles， the latest trend being downward.Scientists are now finding mutual relations between models of solar-weather interactions and the actua

18、l climate over many thousands of years， including the last Ice Age.The problem is that the models are predicting that the world should be entering a new Ice Age and it is not.One way of solving this theoretical difficulty is to assume a delay of thousands of years while the solar effects overcome th

19、e inertia(慣性) of the earth's climate.If this is right，the warming effect of carbon dioxide might thus be serving as a useful counter-balance to the sun's diminishing(減少) heat.1Why is the fuel consumption greater in then or them hemisphere， but temperatures there seem to be falling?AMainly be

20、cause the levels of carbon dioxide are rising.BPossibly because the output of solar energy varies.CBecause the inertia of the earth's climate take effect.DPossibly because the icecaps in the poles are melting2On the basis of their models， scientists are of the opinion thatAthe climate of the wor

21、ld should be becoming coolerBthe new Ice Age will be delayed by the greenhouse effectCthe man-made warming effect helps to increase the solar effectsDit will take thousands of years for the inertia of the earth's climate to take effect3If the assumption about the delay of a new Ice Age is correc

22、t，  .Athe best way to overcome the cooling effect would be to burn more fuelsBice would soon cover the northern hemisphereCthe increased levels of carbon dioxide would warm up the earth quicklyDthe greenhouse effect could work to the advantage of the earth4The purpose of the article is to expla

23、in  .Athe greenhouse effectBthe solar effects on the earthCthe models of solar-weather interactionsDthe causes affecting weather3、     While many of us may have been away somewhere nice last summer, few would say that weve “summered.” “Summer” is clearly a noun, more precisely, a

24、 verbed noun.Way back in our childhood, we all learned the difference between a noun and a verb. With such a tidy definition, it was easy to spot the difference. Not so in adulthood, where we are expected to “foot” bills, “chair” committees, and “dialogue” with political opponents. Chances are you d

25、idnt feel uncomfortable about the sight of those verbed nouns.“The verbing of nouns is as old as the English language,” says Patricia OConner, a former editor at The New York Times Book Review. Experts estimate that 20 percent of all English verbs were originally nouns. And the phenomenon seems to b

26、e snowballing. Since 1900, about 40 percent of all new verbs have come from nouns.Even though conversion (轉(zhuǎn)化) is quite universal, plenty of grammarians object to the practice. William Strunk Jr. and E.BWhite, in The Elements of Style the Bible for the use of American English have this to say: “Many

27、nouns lately have been pressed into service as verbs. Not all are bad, but all are suspect.” The Chicago Manual of Style takes a similar standpoint, advising writers to use verbs with great care.“Sometimes people object to a new verb because they resist what is unfamiliar to them,” says OConner. Tha

28、ts why were comfortable “hosting” a party, but we might feel upset by the thought of “medaling” in sports. So are there any rules for verbing? Benjamin Dreyer, copy chief at Random House, doesnt offer a rule, but suggests that people think twice about “verbifying” a noun if its easily replaceable by

29、 an already existing popular verb. Make sure its descriptive but not silly-sounding, he says.In the end, however, style is subjective. Easy conversion of nouns to verbs has been part of English grammar for centuries; it is one of the processes that make English “English.” Not every coinage (新創(chuàng)的詞語) p

30、asses into general use, but as for trying to end verbing altogether, forget it.1What can we learn about the verbing of nouns?AIt hasnt recently been opposed by many grammarians.BIt is more commonly accepted by children than adults.CIt hasnt been a rare phenomenon in the past century.DIt is easily re

31、placed by existing verbs in practice2What is most leading experts attitude towards the practice of the verbing of nouns?ACautious.              BSatisfied.CDisappointed.           

32、   DUnconcerned.3What does the author think of ending the verbing of nouns?APredictable.              BPracticable.CApproaching.              DImpossible.4What

33、is the best title for the text?AAre 40 Percent of all new verbs from nouns？BAre Summering and Medaling Annoying?CAre You Comfortable about a New Verb?DAre There Any Rules for Verbing?4、 Work Your MindHeres something to think about the next time you ask your teacher for help: struggling with schoolwo

34、rk on your own can help you learn. According to a recent study, the more you struggle while you are learning new information, the better you can remember it later.This theory might surprise you. When teachers are presenting new information, they often give students lots of help. But a new study show

35、s this may not be the best way to support learning. “Don't be too quick to get help when learning something new,” education expert Manu Kapur told TFK. “Try to work on it yourself even if it means trying different ways.”Kapur came up with the idea that struggling can lead to better learning. The

36、n he tested it out on students in Singapore. He separated students into two groups. In the first group, students were asked to solve math problems with the teachers help. In the second group, students were asked to solve the same problems by helping one another, instead of getting help from the teac

37、her. With the teachers help, students in the first group were able to find the correct answers. Students in the second group did not solve the problems correctly. But they did come up with a lot of good ideas. The students were then tested on what they had learned. The group without any help from a

38、teacher scored much higher than the group who had help. Kapur said working to find the answers helped students understand the process, not just the solution.Kapurs advice for kids is to put a lot of effort into learning something new rather than going to your teacher for help. “Simply doing a little

39、 work or nothing at all wont work,” says Kapur. “The struggle needs to be a genuine attempt to figure out or solve a problem in as many ways as possible.”1When you have doubt on schoolwork, youd better _.Aask your teacher for helpBmake it clear by yourselfCask your classmates to help youDask your pa

40、rents for help2Whats Manu Kapur educational idea on learning new knowledge?AGive students much help as soon as possible.BLet students learn it on themselves in one way.CLet students learn it by themselves in the same way.DLet students learn it for themselves in different ways.3How did Kapur check hi

41、s idea on better learning?ABy asking questions.BBy solving art problems.CBy group comparations.DBy solving science problems.4What is the most important in learning knowledge?AGetting the teachers help.BGetting the students help.CGrasping the learning course.DReceiving the final solution.5、 Experienc

42、edBased EducationEveryone is familiar with traditional education. You sit in a class and a teacher teaches.  This is an important part of development. But at some point, every individual has to take charge of their own education. To do this, one must look at the root of learning.1Basically, unf

43、amiliar experiences usually add more value than experiences that are familiar.2 And we are in a better state to learn something new. Honestly, someone who never experiences the same thing twice will never have a chance to benefit from anything learned. However, new experiences are generally what mak

44、e people interesting and push them to grow.High school is a new experience. College is a new experience. However, at some point traditional education becomes repetitive. It is not that you wont learn anything else, but that the environment is so familiar.3To solve this, an individual needs to introd

45、uce new experiences into their life. You may spend a summer in a different part of the country or learn a new language through trial and error. You can also go to a drivein movie（or some other entertainment event that is new to you）.4These types of experiences often result in very little“book knowle

46、dge”.  Instead, they will often provide you with a better understanding of yourself as you experience your reaction to different situations.5 It can be invaluable for you to work effectively with others. Becoming a well rounded human isnt something that happens by accident. You can spend your e

47、ntire lifetime developing your potential.AHas education changed so much in the last decade?BThey will also provide you with a better understanding of others.CThose new experiences may not lead to great personal development.DThese are all things that can stretch and expand your experience in life.E.T

48、his is because unfamiliar experiences require much more of our attention.F.As a result, you can easily become less aware of your experience and not learn as much.G.What makes some experiences add great value to our lives while other experiences do not?二、完型填空（共1題）1、  At a young age, Darrius Simm

49、ons fell in love with the piano. As he watched others play, he was    1    by the joy the piano gave them. He wanted to experience that, too, but knew for him it would be a/an    2   .“I decided at age 10 that I wanted to learn how to play the p

50、iano,    3    it was going to take a little bit    4    work for me to learn,” Simmons says. “I knew most people had 10 fingers while I had four, yet I was pretty    5    I could make it work.”The Warren, Ohio

51、teenager was born with a genetic    6    called ectrodactyly (先天性缺指畸形). He has three fingers on his right hand and    7    finger on his left. But it didnt    8    Simmons from following his    9

52、   . With no formal training, Simmons taught himself by ear how to play the piano. He practiced and practiced, finding a way to    10    the keys with four fingers while mastering the pedals with his prostheses(假肢).Simmons knew he would have to   

53、60;11    his own style of playing. “I couldnt base it    12    the technique of somebody who has 10 fingers. It just wouldnt    13   .” He says. “Thats    14    it was hard for me to take piano lesson

54、s. Its very    15    for somebody who has learned how to play with 10 fingers to adjust and teach me with only four.”The now 18-year-old not only learned how to play and read music but also began composing.His mother, Tamara Simmons, isnt surprised by Darrius  

55、0; 16   . She knows how focused and    17    he can be.From mastering music to beating    18    challenges, Darrius Simmons sets out to    19    the world. “I like to be somebodys   

56、60;20   ,” he says. “If I play in front of a whole crowd and I see one person smile, thats a job well done.”1Afrightened   Bamazed       Cinterested      Ddisturbed2Achallenge    Bopportunity   

57、Cfortune       Dtrouble3Awhile       Bbut       Cand         Dtherefore4Amore       Bmuch      Cfewer  &#

58、160;   Dless5Asurprised     Bworried      Csure        Dglad6Acondition    Benvironment     Csituation     Dtendency7Aone      Btw

59、o         Cthree       Dfive8Aencourage   Bprevent       Cremove      Dchange9Aactions     Broads       Cinstructio

60、ns    Dpassions10Areach     Brepair      Cremove      Dclean11Aadopt     Babandon     Cdevelop      Dchange12Aby      Bin

61、0;       Cthrough      Don13Asupport     Brun         Coperate       Dwork14Awhy       Bbecause     

62、 Cwhen      Dwhether15Aeasy       Btough      Cfunny      Dstupid16Aideas      Bcreations     Cdifficulties     Dachievements17Aki

63、nd      Bdetermined    Ctalented      Dgenerous18Aspiritual    Bmental        Cphysical     Demotional19Aplease    Bpersuade     C

64、inspire       Dcheer20Apartner      Bsymbol       Caim         Dmotivation三、閱讀填空（共1題）1、 閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。China will emerge stronger from the coronavirus challen

65、ge, experts said at a seminar here on Tuesday, while 1 (praise) Chinas efforts to stop the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic (傳染病).Speaking at the seminar 2  (title) “Battling Coronavirus, ”Sumit Mullick，chief information commissioner of Indias southwestern state of Maharashtra, said that China has created a new criterion in addressing a health issue by quarantining (隔離) Wuhan, the epice