1、河南名校联盟 2020-2021 学年高一下学期开学考试英语本试卷满分 120 分，考试时间 100 分钟。第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。AGot 48 hours to relax yourself?Youll make full use of your time and have great fun at theseamazing destinations.Alabama:Gulf ShoresFor relaxing weekend get
2、aways in Alabama,head south to the white-sand beaches of GulfShores.Get on the water for some deep-sea fishing.History lovers can get a lesson in the CivilWar along a 90-mile path with more than a dozen historic sites.Alaska:HomerHow does fresh seafood sound?Youll find it in Homer,located in south-c
3、entral Alaska,whichis either a short flight or a great four-hour scenic drive on the Seward Highway from Anchorage.Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay,explore local trails and enjoy exceptional birding in thisremote natural setting.Arizona:SedonaAdventurous types can get their fill in the magic
4、al red rocks of Sedona,which is said to be thelocation of healing centers of energy.People flood into the area to meditate,practice yoga andmore.Sedona also offers fantastic hiking,off-roading,biking,and even climbing.Arkansas:Hot SpringsRelax and renew in Arkansas hot waters in Hot Springs,an art c
5、ommunity with Art Decoarchitecture that is also the home of Hot Springs National Park.Make time for a visit toBathhouse Row,a national historic landmark of eight bathhouses,and Superior BathhouseBrewery,which produces beer made of the hot spring water inside the National Park.Dont missthese National
6、 Parks that are off the beaten path.1.Which activity can be found in both Gulf Shores and Homer?A.Going fishing.B.Taking a flight.C.Enjoying beautiful birds.D.Visiting historic sites.2.What is Superior Bathhouse Brewery known for?A.Its bathhouses.B.Its paths.C.Its self-made beer.D.Its architecture.3
7、.Where is this text most likely from?A.A diary.B.A survey.C.A novel.D.A magazine.BSix-year-old Stella Malpass is a first grader.She likes games,playing house and her favoriteclass is gym.But she has been learning to overcome some difficulties since she was born.Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita(AMC
8、)is a condition that limits her ability to fully extend(伸展)her arms and legs.She has had five operations.She cant run but she can walk really fast,but there are just certain things she wishes shecould do,said Stellas mother,Kim Malpass.One of those things is going to the restroom on herown.This is t
9、he one thing in school she needs help with,Kim said,she can do just abouteverything on her own but she just isnt able to pull her pants up.Jodi Carroll,Stellas doctor for two years had been trying to find a solution,but had no luckreaching out to clothing companies.After many searches I realized we
10、needed to inventsomething,Carroll said.She then got in touch with the Petoskey High School drafting team,andno doubt they were all in.As soon as I told the students about it they supported me and we went to work right away,Lauren Liebler,the schools engineering teacher,says.Students say it was the p
11、erfect project forthe students,combining brainstorming,design thinking,problem-solving and tests.Once Stella tried the device(装置),it was kind of a disappointment to find out that the firstone didnt work,but then it was just the matter of coming up with the next idea or seeing howthey could improve t
12、he first one to make it work.After three tests,the classs 3D-prinled toolworked.Liebler says the class can use its 3D printing technology to continue to work and grow withStella.They can even print different colors to match her dresses.4.What caused Stellas physical condition?A.An illness from her b
13、irth.B.An accident in an operation.C.A serious traffic accident.D.A fire she experienced at six.5.What difficulty did Stella have at school?A.Walking fast.B.Learning math well.C.Taking a gym class.D.Going to the toilet by herself.6.What can we know about Jodi Carroll?A.She runs a clothing company on
14、 her own.B.She is good at designing dresses for children.C.She manages to help Stella recover completely.D.She gets the idea of making something new to help Stella.7.What did the students think of the project?A.Hard and dangerous.B.Easy but useful.C.Useful and difficult.D.Useless but funny.CMany of
15、us have had this annoying experience:You are waiting at a bus station whensomeone nearby begins to smoke a cigarette.You frown and move,but it seems that there isntmuch you can do about it.The situation is changing now,as in Beijing,a new ban is set to fight against smoking.Seenas the toughest anti-
16、smoking regulation in Chinas history,the law makes smoking in Beijinglocations such as offices,restaurants,hotels and hospitals punishable by fines.Businesses that fail to rein in smoking can be fined up to 10,000 yuan and repeat offenderscould have their licenses revoked(吊销).Individual smokers them
17、selves can be fined up to 200 yuan.As well as indoor smoking,thelaw prohibits lighting up in some open-air spaces close to schools,hospitals,and sports stadiums.Tobacco advertisements are not allowed to appear outdoors.Health commission inspectors will be in charge,carrying out spot checks and actin
18、g ontip-offs from the public posters in the capital advertise a hotline number,and the citygovernment has launched a social media account allowing observers to upload images ofsmokers caught in the act.Since previous anti-smoking laws have been poorly carried out,we dont expect it will beentirely sm
19、ooth running,said Bernhard Schwartlaender,the WHOs representative in China.The key point is enforcement(强制实行).I dont think you can just rely on policy,Yang Gonghuan,deputy head of the ChineseAssociation on Tobacco Control,said of the law.Parents and teachers who smoke have a stronginfluence on child
20、ren.Smoking scenes in films and TV programmes also make young peoplewrongly connect tobacco use with glamour(魅力)and a cool image.8.The best title for the passage is probably _.A.No more smoking,BeijingB.Anti-smoking movementC.Fight against indoor smokersD.Get rid of tobacco in China9.What does the u
21、nderlined phrase rein in in the third paragraph probably mean?A.Promote.B.Control.C.Advocate.D.Quit.10.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.There used to be some anti-smoking laws in the past.B.Experts are positive about the new anti-smoking law.C.Beijing is the first city in Ch
22、ina to produce a ban on smoking.D.The most effective way to ban smoking is to get smokers fined.11.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _.A.family members arc the decisive factorB.teachers hold the key to fighting against smokingC.education matters in discouraging people from smokingD.med
23、ia are responsible for the failure of banning smokingDThe old Chinese saying as happy as spending the New Year might be outdated(过时的)nowin the busy modem world.The Spring Festival is regarded as the most important festival forChinese people and an occasion for all family members to get together,like
24、 Christmas in the West.But many traditional customs accompanying the Spring Festival,however,have weakened inpractice.Setting off fireworks was once the most typical custom of the Spring Festival.People thoughtthe sputtering(噼 啪)sound could help drive away evil spirits.However,the activity has beenc
25、ompletely or partially forbidden in big cities for years as the government has taken security,noise and pollution factors into consideration.In recent years,some cities have begun to allow people to light fireworks for limited hoursduring the Spring Festival,surrendering to public demand.Respecting
26、folk traditions is a gestureof respect toward public opinion,said Zhou Xing,a folklore researcher.As people gain more income and it becomes easier to buy daily goods,the New Year holidayis just like any other.After long workdays,many people use the New Year holiday to take a rest,rather than visitin
27、g friends and neighbors.The process of making and enjoying the family dinneron New Years Eve is the most important thing.However,many families would like to eat out tosave time and energy,said Li Shunzhi,a resident of Harbin,Heilongjiang.I enjoy the holidays very much in the countryside.My family ha
28、s been preparing for theSpring Festival more than two weeks before the holiday,cleaning the house,buying holidaygoods and decorating the house with paper cuttings.On New Years Eve,the whole family staysup to see the New Year in,and in the days to follow,a series of activities such as lion dancing,dr
29、agon lantern dancing,lantern festivals and temple fairs will be held.Without the ancienttraditions,the holiday is nothing to us,said Zhang Hui,from Hebei.12.Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?A.Setting off fireworks has been forbidden in some big cities for years.B.Nowadays,peo
30、ple can light fireworks in some cities during the Spring Festival.C.People believe that the sound of fireworks can drive away evil spirits.D.In the past,setting off fireworks couldnt be seen almost anywhere.13.What Li Shunzhi said implies_.A.what people do during the festival now is different from t
31、he pastB.people would like to have the family dinner on New Years EveC.people prefer to visit friends and neighbors rather than take a restD.the New Year holiday is just like any other day14.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.Zhang Hui often spends two weeks preparing for the Spring Festiva
32、l.B.Zhang Hui is used to spending the Spring Festival with his family.C.Zhang Hui always takes part in a series of activities after the Spring Festival.D.Zhang Hui lives in the urban area.15.What does the whole passage mainly talk about?A.The Spring Festival is as lively as before.B.The Spring Festi
33、val is outdated now.C.The Spring Festival is losing its qualities.D.The Spring Festival in China is more important than Christmas in the West.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的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。Do you constantly use the computer,whether for learning or entertainment?Computers giv
34、eoff radiation that is bad for your health,but here are some ways to protect yourself fromcomputer radiation.16Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A,which helps reduce radiation._17_It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate in front of your computer s screen.
35、Make sureto avoid putting any metal substances near your computer as these may have reflected some ofthe electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health._18The brighterthe screen is,the higher the radiation will be and vice versa.You can also put some radiation absorbing plants such as several
36、 each(仙人掌)near yourcomputer to prevent radiation.Make sure you do a skincare protection before sitting in front of the computer.19Wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70%of the radiation.20The old computer in general has one to two times more radiation releasedthan the new
37、 one within the same distance.A.It also helps your eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.B.If possible,purchase a new computer instead of using the old computer.C.The simplest way is by drinking 2 or 3 cups of green tea every day.D.The most efficient way is by drinking
38、some coffee regularly.E.And adjust the sound level on your computer.F.Apply a layer of facial mask to protect yourself.G.And adjust the brightness of your computer screen.第二部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 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。I like growing kinds of plants
39、.Once,I planted two seeds(种子)side by side in the soil in mybackyard.The first seed said,I want to21!I want to send my roots deep into the soil,and22to come up.I want to feel the23of the sun on my face!and it grew.The secondseed said,I am scared.If I send my roots into the24below,I dont know what I w
40、ill meet inthe dark.If I25my way through the hard soil,I may damage my small sprouts(芽).What if asmall child may26me up from the ground?No,it is much better for me to wait until safe.Ahen walking around for27found the waiting seed and right away ate it.I sometimes28myselfwhat if I stop focusing on t
41、he29and go for the best?Mostpeople can do unusual things30they have the confidence to take a risk.31,mostpeople dont.There are lots of people sitting on the sofa saying:Im going.They will do it whenthey are rich and when they get married.The32is that your life can never be perfect.Step away from the
42、 sofa sitters who arewaiting for a single perfect day to begin33their dreams.Believe in yourself and know you can do34!However,those who refuse to takethe 35get controlled by life finally.21.A.improveB.hideC.growD.leave22.A.dareB.tryC.agreeD.refuse23.A.warmthB.kindnessC.energyD.position24.A.farmB.gr
43、oundC.rockD.sand25.A.loseB.pushC.findD.change26.A.pullB.putC.makeD.lift27.A.funB.companyC.foodD.exercise28.A.remindB.callC.askD.punish29.A.worstB.bestC.hardestD.safest30.A.untilB.ifC.sinceD.though31.A.AgainB.SoC.HoweverD.Besides32.A.newsB.questionC.truthD.message33.A.collectingB.realizingC.breakingD
44、.sharing34.A.anythingB.nothingC.neitherD.both35.A.advantageB.riskC.timeD.order第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The Dragon Boat Festival is a _36_(tradition)holiday that commemorates(纪念)thelife and death of the famous Chinese scholar Qu Yuan.It is a day when many peo
45、ple eat zongzi and race dragon boats.In ancient China,the festival_37_(celebrate)as Poets Day in honor of Qu Yuan,_38_ was known as Chinasfirst poet.It is _39_(common)believed that the local people began _40_ tradition ofthrowing sacrificial(用于祭献的)cooked rice into the river for Qu Yuan,while others
46、hoped thatthe rice would prevent Qu Yuans body from being eaten by the fishes in the river.At first,thelocals decided _41_(make)zongzi in the hope that it would sink into the river and reachQu Yuans body.However,the tradition of wrapping the rice in bamboo _42_(leaf)tomake zongzi began the following
47、 year.Dragon boats,usually made of wood with various designs and sizes,are human-poweredboats.They often have brightly decorated designs that range from 40 feet in length_43_ 100 feet,with the front end shaped like the dragons head with an open mouth,and the back end the scaly(有鱗屑的)tail.The boat can
48、 have up to 80 rowers(划船者)to powerthe boat,_44_(depend)on the length.A sacred ceremony is performed before anycompetition in order to bring the boat to life,by painting the eyes.The first team to gain theflag at the end of the course _45_(win)the race.第三部分写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（满分 15 分）请根据以下中文提示，用英语写一篇短
49、文，介绍你们学校在三月第一周举办音乐周的情况。内容如下：1.每个班级都表演了节目，有唱歌、跳舞、短剧等，有的班级还用英语表演了短剧。2.你们邀请了一位著名的钢琴家来表演，并进行了有关钢琴知识的讲座。3.学校举办了音乐知识竞赛，好多学生积极参加。注意：1.词数：80 左右。2.参考词汇：竞赛 contest_第二节（满分 25 分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。In a bakery store,some cakes are put in a row on a shelf during the Spring Festival.Here youmay select t
50、he one which is most to your taste,and you are even allowed to sample them beforecoming to a decision.I have often wondered whether some people,who have no intention of making a purchase,would take advantage of this.One day I asked the shop girl this question,and the answer was yes.Now theres one ol
51、d gentleman,for instance,she told me.He comes here almost every weekand samples each one of the cakes,though he never buys anything,and I suspect he never will.Well,let him come if he wants it,and welcome him.And I hope there are a lot more stores wherehe can go and get his share.He looks as if he n
52、eeds it,and I suppose they can afford it.She was still speaking when an elderly gentleman limped(蹒跚)up to the counter and beganlooking closely at the row of cakes with great interest.Hey,thats the very gentleman Ive beentalking about,whispered the shop girl,and then turned to him.Would you like to s
53、ample them,Sir?Heres a spoon for you to use.The elderly gentleman,who was poorly but neatly dressed,accepted the spoon and began eagerly to sample one after another of the cakes,only breakingoff occasionally to wipe his red eyes with a large tom handkerchief.This is quite good.This is notbad either,
54、but a little too heavy.All the time,it was quite evident that he sincerely believed thathe might eventually buy one of these cakes,and I was positive that he did not for a moment feelthat he was in any way cheating the store.Poor old man!Probably he had come down in theworld and this sampling was al
55、l that was left him from the time when he could afford to comeand select his favorite cake.Among the crowd of happy,prosperous looking festival shoppers,the little black figure ofthe old man seemed pitiful and out of place.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；2.至少使用 5 个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4.续写完成后
56、，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1:Inaburstofmercy,Iwentuptohimandsaid_Paragraph 2:Thegirltookdownthecakefromitsstandandstartedtomakeaparcel._答案以及解析第一部分阅读理解第一节A答案：1-3 ACD解析：1.细节理解题。根据第二段中的Get on the water for some deep-sea fishing.和第三段中的Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay可知，它们都可以钓鱼。故选A。2.细节理解题。根据第五段
57、中的Superior Bathhouse Brewery,which produces beer made ofthe hot spring water inside the National Park.可知，Superior Bathhouse Brewery以其自制的啤酒闻名。故选C。3.推理判断题。文章介绍了四个休闲放松的地点，有广告性质，不可能来自日记、调查报告和小说。由此可知这篇文章最有可能出自一篇杂志。故选D。B答案 4-7 ADDC解析：4.A 细节理解題。根据第一段中的But she has been learning to overcome somedifficulties
58、since she was born.her arms and legs可 知，Stella 因患有 AMC 这一疾病，她从出生开始都在学习克服一些困难，故选 A。5.D 细节理解題。根据第二段中的One of those things is going to the restroom on her own.Thisis the one thing in school she needs help with,Kim said,she can do just about everything on herown but she just isnt able to pull her pants u
59、p.可知，Stella 不能自己提裤子，故她独自上卫生间会遇到一些困难，故选 D。6.D 细节理解題。根据第三段中的 After many searches I realized we needed to inventsomething,Carroll said可知，在多次查找之后，Carroll 意识到必须发明一些东西来帮助Stella，故选 D。7.C 推理判断題。根据第四段中的Students say it was the perfect project for the students,combining brainstorming,design thinking,problem-so
60、lving and tests可知，学生们认为这个项目很好，但在项目中要解决一些问題，故这个项目很有用且有一定的难度，故选 C。C答案：8-11ABAC解析：8.主旨大意题。本文旨在介绍北京出台的最严厉的禁烟法令。四个选项中只有 A 选项最符合。9.词义猜测题。根据上下文可知控(禁)烟不力的企业要接受处罚故选择 B 项 control控制，抑制。10.细节理解题。从第六段中的 Since previous antismoking laws have been poorly carried out 可知 A 项正确。11.推理判断题。从该段主要描述在禁烟中父母、教师及影视作品对孩子的影响巨大，故
61、可归纳为 education(教育)起重要作用，选 C 项。D答案：12-15 DABC解析：12.细节理解题。根据第二段第一句Setting off fireworks was once the most typical customof the Spring Festival 可知，过去放鞭炮是过春节最典型的传统习俗，应该到处可见，显然 D选项与此不符。故选 D。13.细节理解题。根据第四段 Li Shanzhi 所说的内容可知，哈尔滨的这位居民所说的这段话应该是感慨现在和以前过年的差异。故选 A。14.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的 My family has been preparing
62、 the Spring Festival 以及Without the ancient traditions,the holiday is nothing to us 等内容可推知，Zhang Hui 习惯按照旧习俗与家人一起过春节。故选 B。15.主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句 But many traditional customs accompanying the SpringFestival,however,have weakened in practice 并结合全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了中国春节逐渐失去年味这一现象。故选 C。第二节答案：CAGFB解析：16.由语境可知，该空是作者
63、给出的第一个防辐射的 方法。由空后的“Green tea”不难锁定 C 项（最简单的方法是每天喝两三杯绿茶）。17.本段讲绿茶有防辐射的作用，因为绿茶中含有维生素 A。由空前的“which helps”及 A项中的“It also helps”可知选 A。18.由空后的“屏幕越亮，辐射越高”可知该空应该提 到屏幕亮度，G 项（调节你电脑屏幕的亮度）符合语境。19.本段讲的是防辐射的另一个方法做好皮肤保护。与此语境相关的只有 F 项（涂抹一层面膜来保护自己）。20.由空后的“The old computer”可确定本空讲的是新旧电脑的辐射不同，故选 B 项（如果可能，买一台新电脑，而不用旧电脑）
64、。第二部分语言知识运用第一节答案：21-25 CBABB 26-30 ACCAB 31-35 CCBAB解析：21.根据下文的and it grew（它成长了）可知，此处指第一颗种子想要成长（grow）。22.根据前文的 I want to send my roots deep into the soil 可知，第一颗种子想要把根深埋在土壤里，努力发芽。try to do sth.努力做某事。23.根据上文可知，第一颗种子想要生根发芽，因此此处指想要感受阳光照在脸上的温暖（warmth）。24.根据 I dont know what I will meet in the dark 可知，第二颗
65、种子认为如果把根扎入地（ground）下，不知道在黑暗中会遇到什么。25.根据语境可知种子在土壤里生长是要推着（push）土向前行，push ones way是固定搭配，意为挤出去，挤着前进。26.What if?意为假使将会怎样？，再结合前文的IfI25my way through thehard soil可知，第二颗种子担心它自己被小朋友从土地里拉（pull）出来怎么办。27.根据下文的and night away ate it可知，母鸡把它吃掉了，所以是出来找食物（food）的，故选C。28.根据空后的what if I stop focusing on the29and go for
66、the best？可知，作者是在问（ask）自己。29.根据空后的 go for the best 可知，不再关注最坏的（worst）情况，而是去追求最好的结果，故选A。30.句意：大多数人可以做不寻常的事，如果他们有信心冒险。结合句意可知，此处应用if引导条件状语从句。31.句意：然而，大多数人并没有。根据上一句Most people can do.和空后的most people dont可知，前后句语义上是转折关系。32.句意：事实是你的生活永远不可能是完美的。根据语境可知，使用truth（事实）符合语境。33.根据上文的They will do it when they are rich
67、 and when they get married.和本空所在的句子可知，此处指坐等完美的一天来开始实现他们的梦想。realize dreams 意为实现梦想。34.根据Believe in yourself 可知，相信自己，你能做任何事（anything）。35.根据上文内容可知，那些拒绝冒险（risk）的人最终会被生活控制。第二节答案：36.traditional 37.was celebrated38.who monly 40.the 41.to make 42.leaves 43.to 44.depending 45.wins解析：36.考查形容词。句意：端午节是一个传统的节日，是为
68、了纪念中国著名学者屈原的生与死。空后的 holiday 是名词，应由形容词来修饰，而 tradition 是名词，故用形容词形式 traditional。37.考查时态和语态。句意：在古代中国，这个节日被作为“诗人节”庆贺，以纪念被称为是中国第一个诗人的屈原。此处主语 the festival 与 celebrate 之间为被动关系再根据 In ancientChina 可知，设空处用一般过去时的被动语态。38.考查定语从句。句意同上。此处 Qu Yuan 是先行词，指人，关系词在后面的非限制性定语从句中作主语，that 不能引导非限制性定语从句，故用关系代词 who。39.考查副词。此处为固
69、定句式：It is commonly believed that.，意为“普遍认为”，It作形式主语，that 引导的主语从句作真正的主语，故用副词 commonly。40.考查冠词。此处表示特指，故用定冠词 the。41.考查动词不定式。句意：起初，当地人决定包粽子，希望粽子能沉到河里，到达屈原的身体。decide to do sth.决定做某事。42.考查名词的数。句意：然而，用竹叶包米来制作粽子的传统始于第二年。此空表示泛指，前面没有冠词，所以这里要用名词的复数形式。43.考查固定搭配。range from.to.“从到之间变动”，故答案为 to。44.考查非谓语动词。句意：这艘船可以有
70、多达 80 名桨手来为其提供动力，这取决于船的长度。前面的句子与 depend 之间是主动关系，所以此处用现在分词短语作状语。45.考查时态和主谓一致。句意：第一个获得在赛道尾端的那面旗子的队伍获胜。本句主语是强调整体的集体名词 team，且表述事实情况。故填 wins。第三部分写作第一节 书面表达Our school organizes a music week in the first week of March each year.This year each class gave some performances,such as singing,dancing and short p
71、lays.Some of the short plays were put on in English.We also invited a famous pianist to our school.Henot only put on a performance but also gave us a lecture about the history of the piano.Inaddition to all this,we had a musical knowledge contest.Many students took an active part in it.They said the
72、y enjoyed themselves very much in the music week.第二节短文续写In a burst of mercy.I went up to him and said,Pardon me,Sir,will I do you a favor?Let mepurchase one of these cakes for you as a Spring Festival gift.It would give me much pleasure.Hejumped back as if he had been hit.Excuse me,he said,I do not
73、believe I have the pleasure ofknowing you.Undoubtedly,you have mistaken me for someone else.Then he turned to theshop girl and said in a loud voice,Kindly pack me up this one here.I will take it with me.Hepointed at the largest and most expensive cake.The girl took down the cake from its stand and s
74、tarted to make a parcel.Meanwhile,hepulled out a worn little black wallet and began counting out the money onto the counter.To savehis honor,the old gentleman had been forced into a purchase which he could not possiblyafford.I felt that the kindest thing I could do now would be to walk away.That was the last time Isaw or heard of him.Now he may never go there to sample cakes any more.