wellsville.skatepark.com on August 20. Prizes
◆ First Prize: a digital camera
◆ Second Prize: a one-year pass to Wellsville Skate Park ◆ Honorable Mention: a T-shirt with the prize-winning logo MAIL DESIGNS TO:
Wellsville Skate Park Logo Contest Riverside Recreation Center
1295 New Rockford Hwy, Riverside, VA 23226
25．In Paragraph 1, the advertisement（广告） tries to encourage readers to enter the contest by ______.
A. offering prizes B. explaining the rules C．giving examples of good logos D．offering free visits to Wellsville Skate Park
26．According to the text, the submitted designs must ______.
A. be round in shape B. use at least two colors C．include the full name of the skate park D．include the website of the skate park
27．How will the winners be announced?
A．By mail. B．On the website. C． On the radio. D． By telephone. C
We all know a picky(挑剔的)eater or two. Maybe you have that one friend who refuses to step foot in a sushi restaurant even though she’s never tried it. Or the one who turns her nose up at anything green.
Experts suggest your DNA and upbringing are to blame for your picky eating
habits. A group in Finland looked at what we call food neophobia, which means \neophobia can be greatly influenced by the surroundings. Parents unwilling to try anything new will expose(暴露)their kids to fewer new food. People less adventurous may be more unlikely to try new foods. It’s normal for children to go through a picky stage when they’re toddlers, maybe two or three years old, and that makes sense evolutionarily. (When our ancestors first tried new foods, they had to be cautious to avoid being poisoned.) But as we get older, if we continue to avoid new food, pickiness can last.
For those who are simply picky, certain social situations like cocktail parties with all those foods full of mystery ingredients can cause anxiety. They’re often sort of embarrassed to admit that they eat like a child, so they will just say: \ Your taste buds can change over time, but that requires taking a chance on new foods. But to be less picky, you definitely have to be determined. The most common reason for wanting to change is social.
Expanding your eating horizons can make everything from a party to a vacation easier and more enjoyable.
28．The underlined part in Paragraph 1 means \A．likes the smell of B．doesn’t like the smell of C．dislikes and refuses D．shows interest in
29．Which of the following plays a role in deciding whether one is picky?
A． Ancestors. B． Surroundings. C． Social relations. D． Age.
30．According to the author, if you want to change your picky eating habit, you should________.
A．go out eating with a friend unwilling to try anything new
B．eat various foods when you are a toddler going through the picky stage C．avoid embarrassment in social situations to make yourself feel at ease D．try new foods to allow your taste buds to change over time 31．The main purpose of writing the article is to________.
A．describe phenomena（现象） of picky eating habits B．present facts about picky eating habits
C．clarify misunderstandings of picky eating habits D．criticize picky eaters for their bad eating habits D
A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really ture. Words have the power to build us up or knock us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else’ or ourselves—the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.
We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too shy to admit it, though. In fact, more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.
This “self-talk” helps us encourage ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”
Often, words come out of our mouths without thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond
in a similar manner. Or hash (刻薄的) and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.
Words have power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid. Words have power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem (自尊) and encourage others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours. 32．The main idea of the first paragraph is that ______.
A．nothing but words will hurt us B．positive words give us confidence
C．negative words may let us down D．words have a lasting effect on us
33．There is no need for us to feel shy when we talk to ourselves because ______.
A．we can benefit from talking to ourselves B．talking to ourselves always give us courage
C．it does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone D．almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves
34.The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely ______.
A．remind ourselves B．praise ourselves C．relax ourselves D．amaze ourselves
35．The author would probably hold the view that ______. A．people will always remember to be friendly
B．encouraging words surely lead to kind offers C．it is better to think twice before talking to others D．negative words may help us make more progress 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
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How to succeed in school
Success in school mainly depends on your grades and the friends you make. Be active in class and raise your hand to answer questions. Most students in school are successful, but some are not. 36
Remember you are in school to learn. Study more about the things you are learning. 37 To start with, ask your mom or dad to give you some questions about what you’re learning. If any is wrong, try to redo it. If you get high grades you will be able to get a scholarship to any college of your choice. Even if you are not planning to go to college, a good high school report card will get you a better job.
Smile and be friendly to others. A true smile brings out your kind quality. Give them honest praise when you talk to them. 38 Do not talk about others, do not gossip, but be helpful to others if they need you.
Be polite at all times. 39 How you act in high school is also reflected on your high school records. These records remain with you forever and could be the difference between becoming highly successful and unsuccessful.
Be sociable（爱社交的）. Study is important, but don’t ignore your friends because of it. 40
If you are always busy whenever your friends want to chat with you, it will be a huge warning sign.
A. If you don’t, you won’t do well in it.
贵州省铜仁市伟才学校2020学年高一英语12月月考试题（无答案）
