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北京市四中2020届九年级上学期英语期中考试试卷

阅读下面短文,根据短文内容,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

    Do you know we are living in the world of mass media? Mass media are tools of communication and allow us to record and pass information rapidly to a large, scattered audience.

    However, have you imagined what life would be without the media? Are you a media addict who would go mad after two hours without TV, friend requests, exciting online games and your mobile—or would you easily survive?

    Recently, university students around the world were asked to volunteer in a global experiment called Unplugged. It was designed to see how young people would react if they were asked to observe a total media ban(禁止)by unplugging all forms of media devices for 24 hours.

    Unplugged is being run by Dr. Roman Gerodimos, a lecturer in Communication and Journalism at Bournemouth University. The experiment is now over but he doesn't yet know the full findings. However, during the experiment, Dr. Gerodimos said there were already signs of how much the exercise affected volunteers. He said: "They're reporting withdrawal(孤僻)symptoms, overeating, feeling nervous, isolated and disconnected."

    During their 24-hour ordeal, three volunteers had to endure one intrusion from the media: a BBC reporter plus cameraman who followed them around for the day. They were asked to write down 100 lines about their day offline, but of course, they all waited until the next day when they had access to their laptops.

    Elliot Day wrote: "Today, my whole morning routine was thrown up into the air. Despite being aware of the social importance of the media, I was surprised by how empty my life felt without the radio or newspapers."

    From Caroline Scott, we read: "I didn't expect it, but being taken away from the media for 24 hours resulted in my day-to-day activities becoming so much harder to carry out than usual… I didn't break out in a cold sweat like Dr. Roman Gerodimos expected us all to, but it's not something I would like to do again!"

    And Charlotte Gay wrote: "I have to say the most difficult item for me to be without has been my mobile; not only is it a social gadget, it's my main access point of communication."

    Earlier in the year, a UK government study found that in the UK we spend about half our waking hours using the media, often plugged into several things at once. And a recent study by Nielson found that on average, US teenagers send and receive over 3, 000 texts per month—that's about six texts per waking hour.

    So, with technology continuing to develop at an alarming rate, how much time will you set aside for sleep in the future?

(1)、According to the passage, what do you learn about the global experiment called Unplugged?
A、The experiment was carried out by US and UK governments. B、The volunteers of the experiment are all university students. C、It has been carried out in more than 10 countries for 24 hours. D、Its findings proved that Dr. Gerodimos' expectations were true.
(2)、According to what the three volunteers wrote during the experiment, we can learn that ______.
A、they all feel very surprised and worried B、all of them feel empty without a mobile C、it is hard for them to spend the 24 hours without media D、it makes them realize the social importance of mobile
(3)、What does the writer think about the mass media?
A、He prefers not to live with it. B、He thinks highly of it. C、He worries about its influence. D、He is not sure about it.
(4)、The underlined expression "break out in a cold sweat" probably means _______.
A、losing temper and feeling very angry B、feeling cold due to sweating a lot C、feeling empty and wanting to escape D、sweating because one is nervous
(5)、What can be the best title of the passage?
A、Hello, technology! B、The young's lives, a mess? C、Welcome, information age! D、Mass media, a lifelong partner?
举一反三
 根据语篇内容, 选择最佳选项。

Chinese researchers reached the top of Qomolangma on May 4, 2022. They set up the world's highest automatic(自动的) weather station at an altitude(海拔 ) of 8,830 meters. This helps them to study the influences of climate change on the environment.

It is the highest automatic weather station in the world now. It has taken the place of the station sitting at an altitude of 8,430 meters on the south side of the mountain, which is the second highest now. This allows Chinese scientists to directly collect data(数据) for the first time from the top of the world's highest mountain.

Collecting and studying data from Qomolangma is not easy. But the data will give valuable information about the condition of local glaciers (冰川) and mountain snow. It will also help scientists study and understand the global monsoon(季风) system, so experts can make proper decision s about climate change.

Yao Tandong, a famous expert, said Chinese scientists had set up eight weather stations from 5,200 to 8,830 meters above sea level. Half of the stations were set up at an altitude higher than 7,000 meters." Along with strong government support and hard work by scientists, China has become a global front- runner in fields such as climate change." Yao said.

 阅读理解

Technology has changed the way we live and especially the way we work. For many jobs, workers no longer need to be in the office building. People can telework: they can work at home or in any place where they can use the necessary technology. 

It is easy to think that this freedom of working is good for workers and for families. But as it turns out, teleworking is both good and bad. A new report looks at the advantages and disadvantages of teleworking at home. It looks at 15 countries including Argentina, Brazil, India, Japan, the United States and 10 European nations. 

According to Vargas, the lead author of the report, the study finds that about 20% of people in Europe who work in an office are reported to have high levels of stress. However, there are over 40% of stressed-out people in Europe among those who deal with busy work at home. He says those stressed-out people who work at home have trouble sleeping. The report also shows that teleworkers say that they often work alone and are likely to work longer than in the office. 

But the report also says there are advantages for those who telework part-time, or not all the time. It says this is good not only for the workers, but also for leaders and companies. " The findings show that if workers do it on a part-time basis, this way of working can turn out to be positive results for workers, leaders and companies. " The report adds, " Two or three days per week seems to be the sweet spot. " Half the time in the office and half the time outside the office seems to be perfect. 

Vargas explains that many organisations have developed some working rules to solve this problem. They set maximum(最大量) numbers of days per week, during which people can work outside the work-site. Usually, workers are able to telework two or three days a week. 

 阅读短文,回答问题

Henry is going through a very hard time. His wife just passed away(去世). He feels that life without her is hopeless. For months, Henry sits in his house, doing nothing. 

Henry's neighbor, an old woman named Lisa, sees him from her yard one day. She doesn't see him outside in days! She asks him to come closer to the fence(篱笆) next to her house. 

"Hello, Henry! Just look at this fence. It is falling apart. You are a strong man. Can you help me fix(修补)this fence?" Lisa asks. 

Henry is angry inside. He is the one who needs help right now. He thinks the old lady is being kind of rude. But she is too old to fix the fence herself, so he agrees. 

Henry works on the fence for days. When he finishes, she thanks him. Henry smiles for the first time in months. 

"What a wonderful job! Could you please paint it for me?"Lisa says to him. 

Henry cannot believe she is asking for more help. But because he respects her, he agrees. He works hard painting the fence in the hot sun. As their neighbors pass by, they all tell Henry what a beautiful job he has done!, Henry feels very happy. 

Several days later, Henry feels that life is still hopeful. He finally understands that Lisa isn't being rude. She knows that staying busy can help us forget our sadness. He helped her, but she truly saved him. 

 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

①Some people think creativity is making something completely new, so they do not think they are creative. But others believe creativity is just showing themselves through everyday acts and they are born creative. The truth is we all have the ability to show creativity.

②Are you someone who loves to read comics (漫画)? Perhaps it is time you create one of your own. Don't worry if you cannot draw very well or feel that you cannot write humorously. Nobody says this is an exam! You only have to please yourself to get the satisfaction. And of course you can share it with your loved ones, or post it on social media.

③Are you someone who likes making videos? Try a vlog, "video blog". In your vlog, you can share your daily life, your travel adventures, your hobbies and skills and many more. The vlog provides you with a platform to create something new every day.

④Are you someone who likes to be alone? Find a small place in your room where you can spend time with yourself. You can pick up a guitar if you like to play instruments, or a few storybooks if you love reading. You may like flowers, candles or pretty things. Decorate your room with them. If you feel bored with them, you can change, add or remove something.

⑤Take every chance to inspire your creativity, no matter how small it is. You might be surprised by what you can create! Start creating and enjoy the wonderful journey.

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