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1、-中考CD篇冲刺D 房山二模When you were at school, the last thing you probably wanted to do was spend your weekends going to work. There was homework to do, sport to play and fun to be had. But our parents probably advise us to find a job to make some pocket money and get some life e*perience. When I was a teen

2、ager I had a paper round: delivering newspapers to peoples homes. I then turned to a Saturday job in a supermarket: putting the things on the shelves in order and working at the checkout.Today in the UK you are allowed to work from the age of 13, and many children take up part-time jobs. Its a taste

3、 of independence. Teenagers agree that it teaches valuable lessons about working with adults and about managing your money. So, thats no bad thing!Some research has shown that not taking on a Saturday or holiday job could be detrimental to a person later. A 2021 study by the UK mission on Employment

4、 and Skills found that employers(雇主)organizations criticized young adults because they were ill-prepared for full time work. And they were proved not having taken part-time work at school age. However, a recent report has shown that the number of school children in the UK with a part-time job has fa

5、llen by 20% in the past five years.So, does this mean that British teenagers are now more afraid of hard work Probably not. Some e*perts feel that young people think going out to work will influence their performance at school, and they are under more pressure now to study hard and get good e*am res

6、ults and a good job in the long term. However, Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, told BBC News that Proper part-time work is a good way to help young people learn skills that they will need in their working lives. Its all about getting the right balanc

7、e between doing part-time work and having enough time to study and rest.Many young people actually want to work because it gives them a sense of freedom. One 13-year-old girl called Rachel, who has a Saturday job in a shop, told the BBC that I enjoy my job because Im making money and it helps my con

8、fidence speaking to people and socializing with people I work with. That seems like something worth getting up for on a Saturday morning. Did you do a part-time job when you were at school 30. According to the passage, teenagers probably prefer _on the weekend.Adoing homework to having fun with frie

9、ndsBplaying sports outside to doing homework at home C having fun with their parents to playing sports outsideDplaying sports to delivering newspapers to peoples homes31. What does the word detrimental in Paragraph3 probably meanA. Harmful. B. Impossible. C. Important. D. Worthy.32. According to the

10、 passage, Geoff Barton probably agrees that _.A. Teenagers like taking part-time jobs more than full-time jobs.B. doing part-time jobs is more important than studying and resting.C. taking up part-time jobs benefits teenagers future working lives.D. teenagers are under more pressure now to study har

11、d and get good grades.33. Whats the writers main purpose in writing the passageA. To call peoples attention to the school children B. To criticize school children are out of controlC. To show school children dislike part-time jobs D. To encourage school children to take part-time jobs C 二模It turns o

12、ut that a scientist can see the future by watching four-year-olds with a sweet. The researcher invites the children into a simple room. You can have this sweet right now, he says. But if you wait while I go out for a few minutes, you can have two sweets when I get back. And then he leaves. Some chil

13、dren eat the sweet the moment hes out the door. Some last a few minutes before they give in. But others make up their mind to wait. They cover their eyes, they put their heads down, they sing to themselves, they try to play games or even fall asleep. When the researcher returns, he gives these child

14、ren their sweets. And then, science waits for them to grow up. By the time the children reach high school, something unusual has happened. A survey of the childrens parents and teachers found that those who as four-year-olds were strong-minded enough to hold out for the second sweet generally grew u

15、p to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable teenagers. The children who gave in to temptation(诱惑) early on were more likely to be lonely and easily upset. When we think of e*cellence, we see Einsteindeep-eyed, woolly-haired, a thinking machine. High achievers, we imagine, were born f

16、or greatness. But then you have to wonder why, over time, natural talent seems to flower in some, yet disappear in others. This is where the sweets e in. The ability to put off the pleasure of meeting needs is a master skill, a victory of the reasoning brain over the impulsive (冲动的) one. It is a sig

17、n, in short, of emotional intelligence. And it doesnt show up on an IQ test. In his book Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman argues that brain power as measured by IQ actually matters less than qualities of mind like understanding ones own feelings, empathy同情being sensitive to other peoples feeli

18、ngand the ability to manage your own emotions. EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers are trying to understand is how they work to improve each other. Among the ingredients (因素) for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ counts for about 20%: the rest depends on everything from luc

19、k, to social class and emotional intelligence. In the business world, according to personal e*ecutives (主管), IQ gets you a job, but EQ gets you a higher position. 27. Some children get two sweets in the research because they _. A. have a strong mind B. like eating sweets C. play games together D. si

20、ng to themselves 28. Which of the following doesnt belong to EQ according to the passage A. Being able to get a job. B. Understanding ones own feelings. C. Being able to control ones emotions. D. Understanding the feelings of others.29. Whats the writers main purpose in writing this passageA. To int

21、roduce the book called Emotional Intelligence. B. To e*plain the importance of emotional intelligence.C. To share some ways of developing emotional intelligence.D. To share some e*amples of improving emotional intelligence. D 丰台二模Clara sits at her desk deep in thought. She stares at the math problem

22、 in front of her desperately trying to remember how to solve it, but as she sits there her long list of homework plays over in her head, and she bees overwhelmed. She bites her lip thinking and thinking. Then she hears a song on the radio. As she turns up the music, a wave of calm spreads over her b

23、ody, she closes her eyes and listens to the music. When the song ends, Claras eyes open and she turns off the radio. She looks again at the troublesome question and sighs, I remember how to do this now, she says to herself. Then she finishes the problem, but this time calmer than before. According t

24、o NPR news, 45% of teens say they are stressed by school pressures, such as homework and grades. High school, and all of the honors and AP courses, can stress out teens like Clara to the point of e*haustion, but it doesnt have to be this way. Lots of students can use stress relievers to simmer down

25、during their school day. Music can be one of those reliefs. When the body is stressed, it releases cortisol (释放皮质醇), a life sustaining adrenal hormone (肾上腺荷尔蒙) nicknamed the stress hormone. By playing music, students stop the flow (流动) of cortisol released from their body, therefore returning to the

26、ir normal, non-stressed self quicker than someone who didnt hear or play any music. When returning to this state, teens can think more clearly, with their stress gone. Music does not only calm the stressed mind, it develops creativity, as well as improving math and reading skills. A music class can

27、help students who are stressed and give them an hour of rela*ation during their day. This can help high schoolers have a clear mind to concentrate on their schoolwork. Adding music to a teens day can help them bee less stressed and finally help them with their courses, making a smarter generation. N

28、ow, I know youre thinking, What about kids who find playing a musical instrument hard or boring How would taking a music class help them Well, even though playing an instrument doesnt necessarily help all teens, it is agreed that there are very few teens who do not listen to music. This shows that a

29、ll students, in their own way, like hearing music throughout their day. The music that they listen to calms them and gives them reassurance (保证) that they can make it through their schoolwork. That being said, all schools should have a required hour of rela*ation time when high schoolers would liste

30、n to music, do easy homework, and calm themselves down after their long school day. Music helps kids in their education, providing them with a brighter future and ensuring that they take care of their generation, the generation before them, and the generations to e. 30.The words bees overwhelmed in

31、Paragraph 1 probably mean _. A. loses confidence B. feels disappointed C. can not think clearly D. isnt sure about the answers 31.What can we learn from the passage A. Music helps students to be more creative. B. Few students can rela* themselves at school. C. Adding music to a teens day stops them

32、from studying. D. Music speeds up the flow of cortisol released from the body. 32.According to Paragraph 5, we know that _. A. taking a music class is hard and boring B. all teens listen to music in their own way C. playing an instrument is necessary for all teens D. all schools have a required hour

33、 of rela*ation time 33. What is the best title of the passage A. The Bright Future of Music B. The Way of Calming Down C. The Calming Power of Music D. The Way of Solving Problems D 2021海淀二模Elephants are social animals. They live with their families, give hugs and call each other by using their trun

34、ks (象鼻) as trumpets. They also might know how to help each other. In a recent elephant study by researchers from the United States and Thailand, pairs of huge animals learned to cooperate (work together) to get some ears of corn. Perhaps the finding is not too surprising: scientists suppose that ele

35、phants may be among the smartest animals on the planet. Joshua Plotnik, who worked on the study, told Science News that the animals didnt just learn a trick (诀窍). Instead, the ways the elephants behaved show that they understand how working together brings benefits to everyone. To work out whether e

36、lephants can cooperate, Plotnik and Frans de Waal, a parative psychologist at Emory University in Atlanta, built a test. The test was based on one thats been used to study the behavior of primates (灵长类动物) for more than 70 years. In the case (案例) of elephants, they were trying to get to some deliciou

37、s corn sitting on a stage. The rope ran around the stage. Animals received corn treats only if both pulled the rope ends at the same time with their trunks. This cooperation brought the stage close enough for them to reach the corn with their trunks. The scientists studied si* elephants at the Thai

38、Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang, Thailand. The elephants worked out how to get the corn, but Plotnik and his co-workers wanted to know if the animals had simply learned a trick, or if they understood some basic ideas about cooperation. So the researchers did more e*periments. In one, a singl

39、e elephant was led to the rope and stood, alone, waiting. The animal waited patiently for more than 25 seconds for another elephant to e along the animals seemed to know that sometimes, you have to wait for help to get the job done. Sometimes an elephant waited as long as 45 seconds. Thats a long ti

40、me for an animal waiting for food, Plotnik told Science News. So far, only elephants and primates have successfully cooperated to master this kind of pull-together test. But that doesnt necessarily mean other animals dont cooperate. Plotnik says many behaviors in the animal kingdom may be e*plained

41、by cooperation, but perhaps human scientists dont understand the rules. E*periments like the simple pull-together test give scientists a way to begin to learn. 56. Which of the following is true about elephants A. They use their trunks as trumpets for fun. B. They probably know how to help others. C

42、. They play with other animal families. D. They like eating ears of corn best. 57. Why does the writer talk about the case of elephants A. To e*plain why elephants are among the smartest animals. B. To tell us that elephants are patient enough to get the food. C. To show us how the e*periments on el

43、ephants were organized. D. To suggest that elephants have some basic ideas of cooperation. 58. What can we know from the passageA. Many animals behaviors are related to cooperation. B. Some scientists have found animals rules of cooperation. C. Moststudies can prove the reason why animals cooperate.

44、D. More e*periments are needed to help know about cooperation. 59. What might be the best title for the passage A. Think of You in Working B. A Way to Begin to Learn C. Theres No I in Elephant D. No Match for Elephant2021-2021 九年级期中考试C Are there Harry Porter books in your schooI library Many kids al

45、l over the world are reading J. K. Rowlings books in school. But some parents think their children shouldnt be able to find those and other books in schooI libraries.Should schooI Iibraries keep books that some parents dont approve of Should they take those books off the shelves All over the country

46、, schools are trying to find solutions to this problem. Read these arguments. Then decide for yourself.Yes! Some Books Sould Be Banned (制止) from School Libraries!We need certain limits (限定)，said one student. He said some books have no place in school Iibraries.Books should meet certain standards bef

47、ore they are put in schooIs. Is this a good book for kids to read Is it fuII of violence (暴力) Does it include bad words or ideas kids shouId not learn about If a book is not good for all kids, it should not be in a schooI Iibrary.Most parents know whats good for kids. They have a right to decide whi

48、ch books should or should not be in schooI Iibraries. If parents dont have time to find out everything their kids read, they should trust schooIs to do that for them.No! Books Should Not Be Banned from School Libraries!Parents should decide what their own kids read, said Natalie Nicol, a student. Bu

49、t other parents shouldnt make that choice for them. Many e*perts say that its the parents job, not the schooIs job, to check out what their kids are reading. If they dont Iike a book, they should not let their kids read it. Why should a few parents stop kids from reading stories like the Harry Potte

50、r series Kids should be able to check out books their parents think are OK to read it.Many schooIs Iet kids borrow certain books if they have a signed paper from a parent. That works fine. A parent doesnt sign the paper if he or she doesnt want the child to read the book. Other kids can read the boo

51、ks if they have permission.Some books are not OK for all kids to read. But if more adults were careful about what their own kids read, they wouldnt have to ban books from the library.53.What does the underlined phrase approve of meanA. borrowB. acceptC. knowD. keep54.According to some parents, what

52、should schools do before books are put in schoolsA. Set certain standards. B. Learn about the writers C. Do a survey on books. D. Take out the bad words.55.What is the passage mainly aboutA.Whether students should read certain books or not.B.Whether some limits should be set on books or not.C.Whethe

53、r some books should be in schooI libraries or not.D.Whether parents should choose good books for kids or not.D 2021延庆一模In a US study, researchers measured (测量) the happiness of 4739 people over 20 years. The study found that a persons happiness depends on the happiness of people he connects with. Su

54、rprisingly, it also found that happiness spreads not only between direct friends, but also among friends of your friends friends! And those good feelings seem to have the greatest influence among friends of the same se* (性别).People with more good friends are less likely to develop depression (情绪低落)

55、and worry, says Dr. Toupey Luft. Though you cant choose your family or workmates, you do have control over friendships. With a little effort, you can add more positive (正面的,积极的) relationships to your social circle. Herere the suggestions:Nobody is all positive or all negative, says Luft. But there a

56、re people you may feel more positive. Use that as your way to check people and keep records. When spending time with others, pay attention to your feeling. Are you feeling tired and unhappy.To help you keep records, Luft suggests taking a moment when you get home to write down what your feeling is w

57、hen around them.While its great to gather with positive friends, its also good to stay with others in the same life situations. But if youre all just plaining (抱怨) and nothing is changing, its not healthy, says Luft. Are your friends negative, or are you doing most of the plaining Considering the an

58、swers to these questions can help you decide if you want to stand in front of them. Or you could let the relationship disappear slowly.Sometimes your hobbies can lead to true friendships. Check out newspapers and websites to find a group or class for something you enjoy. These friends can always be

59、there for you and can care each other through difficulties, illness and death.Not into groups Look for individual (个人的) munication instead. Luft says, Set small goals, such as having coffee with one new person, and develop friendship according to a plan. If someone suggests going for lunch sometime,

60、 set a date.If youre feeling disappointed (失望) with a friend, try talking about what you both need, says Luft. For e*ample, tell her what you want during hard times in your lives. While your friend may need to be left alone, you may want caring phone calls. With some friends you laugh and have fun t

61、ogether at the moviesand that can be enough. With others, you pay attention to your deep connection.56. What does your happiness depend on, according to the passageA. How people you connect with feel.B. How many friends you have.C. What situation you are in now.D. What kind of friends you have.57. W

62、hat does the first suggestion want us to doA. To measure our happiness.B. To check people around.C. To join a group for hobbies.D. To leave negative friends.58. Which of the following is trueA. We often have many friends during good times but few during hard times.B. Its necessary to plain about som

63、ething but not right to do so for long.C. Joining a group can bring better friendship than making individual friends. D. All the suggestions tell us to add positive relationship to our social circle.59. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph means that _.A. when your friend is sad, you should call her up B. when your friend leaves you, you need fortC. friends needs may be quite different sometimes D. people may behave differently during hard times. z.