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2019-2020学年浙江省杭州市杭州外国语学校九年级第一学期期中测试

二．完形填空（

共20题，每小题1分，满分20分）

I got on the bus and noticed a girl looking at me. With the warmest smiles, she rose and 1

into the aisle（过道） offering her seat to me politely and respectably. I was wrong-footed, then

conflicted. “No,” I screamed 2 , holding back a laugh from within, “I come from a

generation 3 I do that for you.” I realized immediately what a 4 place that was.

Speech failed me; I burnt with 5 . Later, I reflected that this was an act of 6 . I

bowed in recognition, 7 felt I bowed with shame. I am fit, able, and strong. In my head, I

am 8 . She shocked me by making me so acutely(强烈地) aware of my 9 years.

To accept the seat was to accept that 10 status— elderly, needy, requiring care—a status

I was not yet 11 to acquire. To decline was to 12 an act of generosity. To turn a

blind eye was to appear 13 and impolite. To explain, on a 14 bus, was

impossible.

The 15 situation was played out before the other passengers. What if, once I was seated,

an older person 16 and no one offered a seat? Should I remain seated and bum with

shame, or stand and 17 my newly received gift — a slap(巴掌) in the face for the kind

and caring girl?

18 I took the seat, smiled and 19 my head on to my chest. The bus came to

a stop. I got up, walked slowly, 20 and noisily down the aisle and out into the rain.

1. A. stepped B. climbed C. slid D. ran

2. A. loudly B. silently C. angrily D. emotionally

3. A. which B. what C. when D. where

4. A. nice B. proper C. public D. strange

5. A. disappointment B. weakness C. embarrassment D. happiness

6. A. aggression B. violence C. kindness D. faith

7. A. but B. and C. so D. or

8. A. wrong B. vital C. normal D. young

9. A. coming B. advancing C. past D. recent

10. A. high B. low C. new D. equal

11. A. allowed B. ready C. proud D. perfect

12. A. reject B. perform C. commit D. balance

13. A. ungrateful B. unfortunate C. uncomfortable D. unbelievable

14. A. regular B. luxurious C. crowded D. local

15. A. different B. similar C. dangerous D. tough

16. A. boarded B. entered C. searched D. arrived

17. A. hand out B. give up C. give back D. hand over

18. A. Doubtfully B. Naturally C. Delightedly D. Awkwardly

19. A. shook B. nodded C. hung D. lifted

20. A. suddenly B. heavily C. energetically D. effortlessly

三．阅读理解

A

Bandhavgarh National Park in India is best known for its large biodiversity. The density of the

tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest in the country. In addition to tigers, the park also has

a large population of leopards, and various species of deer.

Location: In Madhya Pradesh state, almost 200 kilometers northeast of Jabalpur. The nearest

village is Tala, which is the access point of the park.

Opening Hours and Safari Timings

Safaris operate twice a day, starting at dawn until late morning, and mid-afternoon until sunset.

The best time to visit the park is early in the morning or after to spot the animals. The park

is closed from July to September due to the monsoon(季节) season.

Bandhavgarh Zones

Bandhavgarh is divided into three main zones: Tala (the park's best zone, with the most tigers),

Magdhi (the second best zone to see tigers), and Khitauli (scenic and less visited, although tiger

sightings do occur there; particularly good for birding).

Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep Safaris

Bandhavgarh has become expensive to visit in recent years. Entry fees have increased since

October 2014. When going on a safari, separate fees must be paid for park entry and jeep hire. Entry

tickets are priced per vehicle (up to six people). For 2018-19, park entry tickets cost as follows:

Tala Zone: 2,400 rupees(卢比) for Indians, 4,800 rupees for international tourists. (Up to six

people)

Other Zones: 1,200 rupees for Indians, 2,400 rupees for international tourists. (Up to six people)

Jeep Hire

Expect to pay about 2,200 rupees to hire a jeep, in addition to the entry cost. This can be done at

the park entrance. All hotels can arrange jeep hire and tours, but at a higher rate. It's much less

trouble though. Besides, unlike many national parks in India, it's possible to take private vehicles

into Bandhavgarh.

1. What is Bandhavgarh National Park most famous for?

A. Richly varied species of animals. B. A very high density of tigers.

C. A large number of leopards. D. Diverse species of deer.

2. When can you visit the park?

A. In September B. In August. C. In July. D. In June.

3. What do we know about Bandhavgarh Zones?

A. There are only 3 zones in Bandhavgarh. B. Tigers can’t be seen in all 3 main zones.

C. Khitauli is most frequently visited. D. People can enter Bandhavgarh at Tala.

4. How much should five Americans pay for entry fees to visit Magdhi Zone?

A. 1,200 rupees B. 2,400 rupees C. 4,800 rupees D. 6,000 rupees

5. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A. To encourage the development of Bandhavgarh.

B. To make an advertisement for Bandhavgarh.

C. To offer guidance to people traveling in Bandhavgarh.

D. To call on people to protect tigers in Bandhavgarh.

B

During the past weeks, thousands of people wearing the "yellow vests" have taken to the

streets across France, causing violence and conflicts. For example, in Paris on Nov 24, many

tourism streets were littered with burnt cars and broken glass, and the Arc de Triomphe monument

was defaced with graffiti.

The protests(抗议) started as opposition to the increase in France's' fuel tax, introduced by the

French government to encourage people to use more environmentally friendly transport. However,

the rising fuel tax is believed to increase peoples' expenses(花费), especially for those in small

towns and in rural France where most get around by car and have low-paying jobs.

Meanwhile, French students have also joined the protests, as they oppose the government's

recent educational reforms.

With more people attending, the protests have grown into wider criticism that French President

Emmanuel Macron doesn't care about the problems of ordinary people and that his policies favor

the rich, reported the Associated Press.

"Macron came out of the banks and finance, and that goes down very badly for many people,"

Thierry Paul Valette, a protest coordinator in Paris, told Time magazine.

Macron's style of communication was also being criticized. His manner has fueled the idea

that he doesn't understand the lives of ordinary people, reported Time magazine For example, in

September, Macron told an unemployed man that he could land a job at a local cafe if he just

“crossed the street”.

To calm down the protesters, Macron promised a minimum wage rise and broad tax reduction for

struggling workers in a televised address on Dec 10.

1. According the passage, many people in France took part in the yellow vests movement to

protest against

A. higher fuel prices

B. low-paying jobs

C. non eco-friendly transport

D. high government expenses

2. What was the government's intention in the tax reform?

A. To collect more money from people.

B. To encourage people to drive their own cars.

C. To promote more eco-friendly transport.

D. To lower the government expenses.

3. Which of the following groups of people were probably NOT among the protesters?

A. The people from the upper class.

B. The students who were affected by the educational reforms.

C. The people in places where they got around mainly in diesel and petrol vehicles.

D. The workers who were poorly paid

4. The underlined remark of Macron in Paragraph 6 shows _____________.

A. Macron doesn't respect unemployed people

B. Macron doesn't understand the lives of French people

C: Macron thinks it very easy to find a job

D. Macron is a very humorous man

passage is _______________.

A. a tourism warning

B. a news article

C. a magazine article

D. political report

C

It is a question people have been asking for—ages. Is there a way to turn back the aging process

in people? For centuries, people have been looking for a "fountain of youth." The idea is that if you

find a magical fountain, and drink from its waters, you will not age.

Researchers in New York did not find an actual fountain of youth, but they may have found a

way to turn back the aging process. It appears the answer may be hidden right between your eyes,

in an area called the hypothalamus（下丘脑）. The hypothalamus is part of your brain. It controls

important activities within the body. They include growth, reproduction and the way we process

food.

Researchers at New York's Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that hypothalamus

neural stem cells also influence how fast aging takes place in the body.

What are stem cells? They are simple cells that can develop into specialized cells, like blood

or skin cells. Stem cells can also repair damaged tissues and organs.

Dongsheng Cai is a professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was the lead

researcher in a study on aging in mice. He and his team reported their findings in the journal Nature.

“Aging speed is controlled, can be controlled by a particular place in the body, which is the

hypothalamus. And it can be controlled by a particular type of cells, which are hypothalamus stem

cells.” He adds that when the hypothalamus starts aging, so does the body. “So when hypothalamus

function is in decline, particularly the loss of hypothalamus stem cells, and this protection against

the aging development is lost, it eventually leads to aging.”

Using this information, the researchers began trying to activate, or energize, the hypothalamus

in laboratory mice. They did this by injecting the animals with stem cells. Later, the researchers

examined tissues and tested for changes in behavior. They looked for changes in the strength and

coordination of the animals’ muscles. They also studied the social behavior and cognitive （认知

的）ability of the mice. The researchers say the results show that the treatment slowed aging in the

animals.

“ When we injected the hypothalamus stem cells, which were derived from young mice, we

injected them to the middle-aged mice and that was, in fact, to slow down aging. So the mouse aged

slowly and they also have increased their lifespan, which is longevity.”

But these results were just from studying mice in a laboratory. If the mice can live longer, does

that mean people could have longer lives? The next step is to see if the anti-aging effects also work

in human beings. “If we can translate what we have seen in animals to humans, I think humans, they

can function better during later ages, later stage of aging.”

Cai and his team say their studies may have other benefits. They say the findings could lead to

new ways to help doctors identify and treat any number of age-related health issues.

1. What do we know about the hypothalamus?

A. It’s located in the eyes.

B. It starts aging due to the increase of its stem cells.

C. It plays a key role in controlling the aging process.

D. It functions well when the body starts aging.

2. What did the researchers do during the experiment?

A. They strengthened the muscles of the mice.

B. They examined tissues and tested the behavior of mice.

C. They injected the stem cells into the younger mice.

D. They changed the social behavior and cognitive ability of the mice.

3. What do we know about the study done by Cai?

A. They have found a way to turn back the aging process.

B. The brain controls growth, reproduction and the way we process food.

C. The decrease of hypothalamus stem cells can lead to aging.

D. The finding has been applied to human being.

4. What would the researchers probably do next?

A. Inject stem cells of young mice into humans.

B. Research on the cognitive psychology.

C. Help human beings live longer.

D. Do similar experiments on human beings.

5. Which of the following can be the best titles for the passage?

A. How human being age

B. A new discovery about cells

C. The ways of slowing down aging

D. Researchers use brain cells to control aging in mice

D

There is an old joke among pilots that says the ideal flight crew is a computer, a pilot and a dog.

The computers job is to fly the plane. The pilot is there to feed the dog. And the dog’s job is to bite

the pilot if he tries to touch the computer.

Handling complex tasks to computers is not new. But recent progress in machine learning, a sub

field of artificial intelligence (AI), has enabled computers to handle many problems which were