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浙江省杭州地区六校高一七选五专题英语测试(附答案) Celebrating the harvest around the worldA harvest festival is a celebration of the fall months and the harvest that often accompanies these months._1_CanadaIn Canada, people celebrate their harvest on Thanksgiving. _2_ The English explorer Martin Frobisher (1535-1594) came upon the land, searching for the New World. As he arrived in Canada in 1578, he celebrated surviving the long journey by holding a formal celebration and eating salt beef and peas.Today, it has become a recognized holiday in the country that falls on the second Monday in October. _3_ One of the highlights (高潮) of the holiday is a big Thanksgiving Day meal, which usually includes turkey and breads, which are prepared and presented in a unique Canadian way.United KingdomHarvest festival activities are considered a special time for communities to come together in celebration. The harvest festival may start with carrying baskets of fruits and vegetables to a local church where people sing praise songs for a healthy harvest while praying for future harvests. _4_ Large dinners may also be hosted where eache member brings a special dish to share with each other.ChinaIn 2018, the Farmers Harvest Festival was launched in China. Its held on the day of the autumn equinox (秋分), which falls roughly on Sept 22 or 23. _5_ In Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, farmers brought 100 seed varieties to the main site of the ceremony in Hanhu district and placed them in a wall to mark the achievements of the seed industry. In Heilongjiang province, the festival was combined with local traditions of the Daur people and the locals danced around bonfires.AThis tradition is said to date back to the 16th century.BEvery year, a range of events are organized nationwide.CThese celebrations typically involve dancing and singing.DThe foods often found at this festival are turkey and bread.EMany countries celebrate harvest festivals in different forms.FA special effort may be made to give food to the less fortunate.GOn Thanksgiving, most return home to gather with their family.After hearing “I wish Id known this when I was in Senior 1!” countless times by the end of the school year, my senior 3 class decided to leave behind some real advice for newcomers in senior high. _6_ .Get a plannerIf I didnt have a planner, _7_ . I had a hard copy planner, and writing down my homework and activities helped me to stay organised. I could see everything I needed to do. I think it also makes a good impression when youre talking to people and you pull out a planner. Samantha _8_Be realistic about your future decisions. If you want to head to a top college, you need to start thinking and working for that immediately. And while that includes getting good grades, its not just about grades. You also have to take leadership positions because at last, thats what makes you stand out. Alondra Work hardWhen I was in junior high, a friend from senior high school told me I must concentrate on study and work hard from the minute I entered senior high. _9_ .So many of my friends fell behind the first year because it was so different from junior high school. But I was ready because I got that advice, and I worked hard from day one. So listen to me, and youll be all set. EdiBe presentMy advice for newcomers is to be present and live in the moment. Before you know it, high schools over, and you cant go back. There are no do-overs. _10_ . RiadAKeep it realBI listened to his adviceCGet out of your comfort zoneDHere is some of the great advice they sharedEI would have never made it through high schoolFLive during your high school years so you have no regretsGJoin clubs in which you have shared values with other students Between childhood and adulthood, you go through many changes jobs, regrettable haircuts and relationships that come and go. But what about who you are at your core (核心)? _11_ Personality is the pattern of thoughts, feelings and behaviors unique to a person. People tend to think of personality as fixed. But according to psychologists (心理学家), thats not how it works; personality doesnt stay the same all your life. _12_ Thats not to say that youre a different person each day you wake up. _13_ In a study, researchers followed some adults for many years until their early 70s. They discovered that adulthoods personality is actually stable in short time periods._14_ They will look at how a child reacts to the world. Research suggests that our childhoods moods for example, whether were easy-going or bad-tempered, willing or unwilling to approach strangers shape our personality of older ages. _15_ If a child is always shy and withdrawn (离群的), he may grow into an unhappy teenager. On the contrary, a happy childhood usually leads to a happy adulthood.AInstead, it changes develops with age. BGrowing into adulthood, what do you care about?CAs you grow older, does your personality change?DHowever, you dont have to be sad about the change.EIn fact, the change cant even be noticed in the short term.FPsychologists dont study childrens personalities, however.GAnd these early moods seem to be related to our later years of life. The Science of Risk-SeekingSometimes we decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth taking. _16_ Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us. Why? Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work?The reason why any of us take any risks al all might have to do with early humans. Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring. _17_ As the quality of risk-taking was passed from one generation to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.So why arent we all jumping out of airplanes then? Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one killed. A few daring survived, though, along with a few stay-in-the-cave types. As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exists today. So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate it. _18_No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years. _19_ To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences. New experiences often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises your tolerance for risk as well._20_ For the risk-seekers a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, well continue to hit the mountains, the waves or the shallow end of the pool. AIt all depends on your character.BThose are the risks you should jump to take.CBeing better at those things meant a greater chance of survival.DThus, these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest.EThis is when you start to move away from your family and into the bigger world.FHowever, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards.GNew brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation. The coronavirus (冠状病毒) has brought many changes to our live, among them is the ability to spend more time together as a family! _21_ This will help keep their stress levels down. Though the situation may be tense, you can make it a fin family-centered time!_22_ Let your kids have a creative time and help set up a stage in the house. Have everyone show off a talent, such as singing or dancing, or even hold a comedy show. Magic shows are also welcome. This creates a fun time when everyone can learn more about one another.Make art. Have everyone find their inner artist. Whether you are sitting inside or under the shade of a tree, everyone can take part. Select an object for everyone to paint, draw, or even write about. Learn how everyone views the world in different ways. _23_Cook together. Cooking with kids, whether you are following a recipe (食谱) or just being creative, promotes healthy living. _24_ Everyone can pick their favorite food to cook. Work together to make the dish come to life! This will be a fun activity to do together and help everyone to eat healthier food and gain new experiences.Plant a garden. A garden can be made up of grass, vegetables, or flowers! _25_ Have each member of the family pick their favorite plant. Make a place in the house with containers to dig up the dirt and teach your children how they can grow things with their own two hands! Once the plants have grown, you can show them how to make good use of what you have grown together.APut on a show.BSing and dance.CResearch and find what grows best in your area.DLet each family member help to set up a meal plan.EEating healthy food is more important than cooking.FYou can make and present the home-made work on the walls.GTake this opportunity to help your children develop healthy habits. Many people, especially parents with their children, visit zoos for pleasure. Its interesting to see native animals up close or creatures from other parts of the world. _26_ They should educate and inform, helping to protect animals. So visitors should follow the rules. This article will explain some dos and donts in a zoo._27_Animals can become ill after they eat unsuitable food. Remember that each animal has its own ration (配给) fed to it by zookeepers. Sometimes food for some of the animals can be bought so visitors can feed the animals. This happens at petting zoos for example.Let the animals stay calm. _28_ Many animals are afraid of noise and shy. You dont know how long some animals have been in a zoo or they may be recovering from an injury. So be reasonable and dont expect animals to perform for you. A ticket only allows you to enter the zoo and look at the animals. _29_Follow all directions from zookeepers. Zoos can be risky if you dont follow the rules. Do not climb over fences (篱笆). _30_ Only get close to animals when the keeper says it s okay. Dont try to take photos of yourself or your children with the animals from anywhere other than behind the fences.ADo not feed animals.BDo not try to hug animals. .CWatch out for the food you bring.DDo not make loud noise to get their attention.ENo animal is responsible for performing for you. .FMost of the time, they seem to be very friendly to visitors.GModern zoos are not simply playgrounds or places for picnics. It is said that honesty is the best policy. But were constantly disturbed by lies. Why is it important for us to avoid lying in turn? _31_Being honest is easier than lying. Have you ever told a lie and then forgotten the details about it? Sure, you may have been able to be safe for the time being, but lies have to be maintained with even larger lies. _32_You will be found out if you lie. _33_ Your kids hamster dies and you say that it has run away. Ten years later they accidentally dig it up in the backyard and theyll realize that you have lied. Trust in the fact that the truth always finds a way to rise to the surface.The worst truth is better than the best lie. Sometimes a lie can cause much more worries, like telling kids that their grandmother “went to sleep” instead of letting them know that she had died. If theyre young, theyll end up terrified of going to bed for fear that theyll never wake up again._34_ If someone finds out that youve lied to them, they will never be able to fully trust you again. Even if you spend the rest of your life sticking with honesty, the person youve lied to wont ever have true faith in you again. Theres no such thing as a good lie. _35_AHere are some reasons why reality may be cruel.BIf you stick with the truth, youll always respond the same way.CThe lie that you tell will unavoidably come back around to bite you.DYoull have a hard time keeping track of it.EOnce trust is broken, it can never be fully regained.FHowever perfect your lie is, someone will find out about it eventually.GLets take a look at a few reasons why being honest is preferable to lying.Ways to have a happy school lifeYour schooldays should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. How can you gain(收获) the most from them, and ensure you do not waste this wonderful opportunity to learn?_36_ Dont say things are difficult or boring. Be interested in school-life and your school subjects. Join in lots of activities. Go round the school with a big smile.Expect to work. School is not a holiday camp. If you are not working, you are wasting your time at school. Teachers cannot make everything enjoyable.Keep fit. If you do not eat a good breakfast, you will be thinking about food in class. If you go to bed late and do not have enough sleep, you will be sleepy in class. _37_Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. _38_ If you get behind the class. it is very difficult to get back in front. You cannot finish a race if you rest all the time._39_ Everyone will fail in some tests, lose some matches and have bad days. Dont make small problems seem very big and important.Set study targets. If your last grade was a D, work for a C_40_ Think of small targets: l will speak in class four times this week. or I will get two more marks this week.Follow my advice and have a happy school life! ANo pains no gains.BBe positive about school.CTry to make progress bit by bit.DWe are expected to get a perfect score.EDo not say you will do things tomorrow.FPlay some sports to keep your body strong.GDont be too disappointed if things sometimes go badly. Many regions in China have introduced COVID-19 vaccination (接种疫苗) among children aged 3 to 11. Kids are encouraged to take it and the project is progressing, which might be important to stopping the spread of the coronavirus. _41_Why do children get the same dosage (剂量) as adults?When children get sick, they are generally given a reduced dosage. Many parents are worried that the same COVID-19 vaccine dosage will be a burden on the small body. So there is need for proper dose in children. _42_. The process of vaccines taking effect has no relation with the weight and body surface area of the receiver. In fact, for the majority of vaccines, the recommended doses for both babies and adults are the same.Can children have full immunity (免疫力) after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?Some parents doubt whether vaccinating children aged 3 to 11 can produce the due immune effect as their imm