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1、班 级 姓 名 学 号 考场号 -密封线-北京市八一学校20192020学年度第二学期期中试卷 高一 英语 制卷人 马青 审卷人 王永峥 第一部分：阅读理解（共两节）第一节 （共8小题；每小题2分，共16分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项， (A)Are you fed up with staring at a computer screen for hours straight just to review your classes? Its a problem that many of us encounter(遭遇). So why not pick y
2、our headset and learn via a podcast? Podcast, or boke, refers to a range of audio programs on different audio platforms. According to China Daily, podcasts have become popular among young Chinese people who would like to enjoy the peace and power of learning through sound. Established in 2012, China
3、s largest online audio platform, Ximalaya saw its subscribers pass 600 million by December 2019. Among these users over 46 percent were born between 1990s and 2000s. On average, active users listen to podcasts for nearly three hours per day. The emergence of domestic (国内的) online radio platforms and
4、 the convenience brought about by smart devices are certainly two reasons for the popularity of the format. Its flexible nature also makes it a winner among the young audience. “Audio is a good medium for content that can break the limit of time and space,” Jiang Feng, vice-president of Ximalaya, to
5、ld China Daily. He added that podcasts have become an important channel for people to acquire information and knowledge. It also can accompany listeners in many different circumstances including working, studying, exercising, traveling and just before going to bed. Apart from providing company, the
6、new media form also gives people a platform to speak out about important issues. A senior high school student who wanted to be admitted to the Central Academy of Drama failed his national college entrance examination twice. He talked about the pressure he faced on an audio program called Please List
7、en, launched by Mango TV on Feb 19, 2020. The program was designed to relieve audiences worries by sharing their own stories. Podcasts tend to be a discussion, and just like real life conversations, they follow a flexible structure and usually last for at least an hour. “More often than not, you can
8、t summarize two or three important points from those conversations, like you could from articles. They often do not have conclusions, either. Its a very freeform medium that is very friendly to listeners,” Pan Aijuan, a podcast listener and book editor at a publishing house, told China Daily. At the
9、 same time, the use of podcasts trains people to first listen to others before offering ones own opinions. It helps build up our patience and listening skills. Cheng Yanliang, a co-founder of the podcast Left and Right, stated that “audio programs can filter（减缓） those bad-tempered people who would l
10、ose patience after reading several paragraphs and start writing awful comments to insult others”. With such advantages, “podcasts are entering the mainstream (主流) in China”, noted China Daily.1. Why does the author mention Ximalaya in the third paragraph?A. To inform the readers of its fast developm
11、ent.B. To show the impact it has on users.C. To discuss the characteristics of podcasts.D. To demonstrate the popularity of podcasts in China.2. What is the main aim of the audio program Please Listen?A. To help audiences ease their worries.B. To amuse audiences in different ways.C. To allow audienc
12、es to comment on current affairs.D. To give audiences a platform to acquire knowledge.3. Why does Pan Aijuan think podcasts are friendly to listeners?A. They can accompany listeners in different circumstances.B. They provide listeners with a sea of information.C. Their content usually follows a flex
13、ible structure.D. It is quite easy to draw a conclusion from a podcast.4. How can podcasts influence peoples personality according to the text?A. They can make people more cheerful. B. They can make people more patient.C. They can make people lose their temper more easily.D. They can help break the
14、habit of insulting people online.（B）The COVID-19 pandemic has spread far and wide. Because of this, countries around the world have implemented containment measures(实施遏制措施) to help stop the virus in its tracks. As more and more people stay inside to stay safe, the outside world seems to have become
15、much quieter. In fact, scientists have seen this change in their research, too. Seismologists scientists who study earthquakes have heard less seismic (地震的) noise recently. Seismic noise is made from vibrations (震动) in the ground that are caused by things like ocean waves and human activity, such as construction work and traffic. This noise makes it difficult for scientists to pick up
