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Every child should have a solid science education whether they want to be the next Albert Einstein or Michael Jordan. Science is all around us, it is everywhere, reaching everything that we do. The “we” in that last statement includes children. Children that understand how science plays a role in our everyday lives have a wonderful foundation (基础) for success in life.
Children can learn science at any age really. The earlier they start, the better. The best way for kids to learn is through play and repetition. There are wonderful science toys for preschool science activities. With play being the best way kids learn, it only makes sense when to introduce toys to them that encourage understanding science. Children love to use their imagination to have fun and to help them understand the world around them. So play is a wonderful time to be introducing science to them. Think of the games that we used to play: Don’t Spill the Beans, Don’t Break the Ice, the Telephone Game, Lincoln Logs. Each of these games has science behind it.
Children are by nature curious as they feel out the world, trying to make sense of what is around them. Science feeds that curiosity that they have. It is a hunger that needs to be encouraged and satisfied. Finding these toys is not as hard as one would think. To make sure that you get good quality toys, visit science toy shops online. These are the best places to find unique science toys, such as 3D space projectors, or Hydro Greenhouses.
Help your children appreciate the world around them by understanding the world around them. This way, they understand how we are all connected together. Children will not only question the world. but be able to come up with answers to those questions on their own.
Science is life.
29. Don’t Spill the Beans, Don’t Break the Ice, the Telephone Game and Lincoln Logs are the games________.
A. that can introduce science to children B. that keep children strong and healthy C. that are the most widely played
D. that most students like to play at school
30. The third paragraph is mainly to tell us that________. A. most of the toys online are very cheap B. it is necessary to feed children in time C. children are born curious about the world
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D. science toys can satisfy children’s curiosity 31. The text is most probably written for________. A. children C. scientists
B. parents
D. teachers
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In today's world of smart phones and laptops, most people have at least one time-telling thing with them. Since these digital products are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, the answer is yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function. ” Many young adults think so and use their smart phones to tell time. It is said that fewer young people wear watches today than ten years ago. As a result, some people say that the watch industry is at a crossroads.
However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches redeem（挽回）popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality watch that doesn’t just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers took pride in their products’ accuracy（精确性）. But in recent years, the watch industry has changed itself into an accessory(配饰) business. And today, the image a watch conveys has become more important than the time it tells.
“Complications” — features that go beyond simple timekeeping — are an important part of a watch’s image. Today’s watches offer lots of features that meet almost any personality. These features include compasses, USB drivers, and even other functions that measure the effectiveness of golf swings!
Creativity also plays a key role in designing today’s watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that don’t even look like watches. The company’s popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more like a fashionable bracelet than a watch.
Whether a watch conveys fashion sense, creative talent or a love of sports, consumers want their watches to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget（小玩意） in their bags, so people want to make a statement with what’s on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!
32. What can we know from the first paragraph?
A. As most people see, watches are out of fashion. B. Some people feel that watches have been of no use. C. The watch industry will close down sooner or later. D. There are so many choices of watches for teenagers today.
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33. According to the passage, what image does a watch convey nowadays?
A. It simply tells time. B. It attracts many teenagers. C. It has many functions.
D. It has an impact on creativity and imagination.
34. Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash is mentioned in Paragraph 4 to _________.
A. tell that today’s watches need more creativity B. advertise Shinshoku watches made by Tokyoflash C. show why Shinshoku watches are popular
D. make a comparison between watches and bracelets 35. What may be the best title for the passage?
A. Watch Industry Is in a Bad Situation B. Japanese Watches Stand Out C. Watches Tell More Than Time D. Watches Are Becoming Less Popular 第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Four Habits To Help You Succeed
We all want to succeed, whether it is in losing weight or learning the guitar. For those who have tried and failed, success seems difficult to understand. 36 .
Know your values.
Finding your values is in line with creating motivation. 37 . Pick a handful of things and write them down. Remind yourself of your values every day and reflect on whether you are honoring those values through your work.
Pick a goal and focus on it.
Choose one goal to start something large enough that will give you a sense of achievement, while adjusting well to your values. Focus is the key here. 38 . If you perform many tasks at a time, you might never finish your projects because they will take far too long.
Set a time for success.
Set a date for success. Know when you hope to realize your goal. 39 . By setting a time limit, you are making the process realistic.
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Failure can’t be avoided when you take risks. By its very definition, the desire to succeed means you are risking failure. Many people tend to give up far too early. Don’t fall into this trap! Remember your mindset earlier. Know it will happen. A failure is only you working out the details, and learning what works and what doesn’t. Use failure. Treat it as a good thing, and go on.
A. Make the right decision
B. I have made a list of four habits to help you set goals and realize them C. Keep it realistic, while not giving you too much time D. Sit and reflect on what you value most
E. Push yourself to be courageous, and take that next step F. Don’t give up because of failure
G. The more focused you are on one goal, the higher chance you have of success
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第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I went with some colleagues from my office for a dinner in a very popular local restaurant. It was 41 business time and the restaurant was packed. We 42 found a table in a corner for three of us.
As soon as we sat down, we heard a crash when a cleaning boy 43 the floor with all the plates he was carrying. There was 44 and no one was saying or doing anything.
In a flash I remembered my 45 many years ago. Once, I 46 in the airport because I had rushed there on my own on an empty stomach. I was picked up and taken care of by two 47 . Now this was my chance to 48 it forward.
I ran to the young man’s side immediately, turned him on his back and screamed for someone to 49 a hot drink. Soon people started asking if I was a doctor. I said I was not, 50 I was skillful at blacking out(晕厥).
The kid soon opened his eyes, 51 what had happened. I 52 him by saying it was OK and I had had a 53 experience. He had not eaten anything. I held the 54 drink to his mouth till he
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finished it and sat with him till he felt OK. By then the 55 had arrived. I asked her to give the kid something to eat. I offered to pay.
The manager was kind enough to refuse the 56 and agreed to make sure the kid ate before he went home. By the time all this was 57 it was getting late for my colleagues. We hadn’t 58 anything yet, so they decided to go home.
I slowly walked home, not hungry any more, feeling 59 for the opportunity I pay forward the 60 I had received many years ago.
41. A. peak（高峰） 42. A. actually 43. A. kicked 44. A. doubt
B. 1ocal
C. spare
D. regular D. gradually
B. finally B. touched B. danger B. flight B. showed up
C. eagerly
C. hit
D. swept
D. tension D. lesson
C. silence C. adventure
45. A. experience 46. A. walked around 47. A. friends 48. A. return 49. A. order 50. A. and
C. settled down D. passed out C. strangers
D. relatives
B. colleagues B. pay B. buy
C. take C. serve
D. put
D. bring
B.so
C. because C. ignoring C. answered
D. but D. knowing D. comforted
D. personal D. warm
51. A. wondering 52. A. reminded 53. A. memorable
B. arguing
B. encouraged
B. similar B. coo1
C. common
54. A. refreshing 55. A. manager 56. A. payment 57. A. away
C. sweet
B. customer B. reward B. over
C. waitress
D. doctor
D. support
C. suggestion
C. up D. behind D. received
D. anxious D. service
58. A. prepared B. demanded
C. ordered
C. ready
59. A. comfortable 60. A. inspiration
B. grateful B. honor
C. kindness
第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Dragon Boat Festival is a 61 (tradition) holiday that commemorates the life and death of
2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题（新版）新目标版
