2020届安徽省宣城市郎溪县高三仿真模拟考试(最后一卷)英语试题
2020届安徽宣城中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案
2020届安徽宣城中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AIt looks like 2017 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in movie History. Here is a list of some of the year’s biggest blockbusters so far.Kong: Skull IslandA reboot (重启) of King Kong would normally get laughed at in this day and age, but it looks like this modem version of the story will be worth watching. With US actress Brie Larson and UK actor Tom Hiddleston in the mix, this film is set to be this year’s biggest monster tale.Release Date:3/10/17Beauty and the BeastDirector Bill Condon is bringing back a part of our childhood in live action, complete with the songs we all remember and love. With British stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading thecast, the classic Walt Disney story already sounds like it’ll be a delight for both children and adults.Release Date:3/17/17The Fate of the FuriousThere was doubt that we’d even get a Fast 8, especially after the fitting ending US actor Paul Walker’s character was given at the end of Furious 7. Fans thought they’d never see Dom and the rest of the crew back in action, but thankfully, US star Vin Diesel himself confirmed that The Fate of the Furious is fueling up for another go.Release Date:4/14/17Spider-Man: HomecomingSpider Man is heading home to Marvel Studios for the first time. The movie will show us Peter Parker’s high school days, and will continue the threads we saw formed during his initial appearance in Captain America: Civil War. We know that Michael Keaton is playing The Vulture in this story, and that both Happy Hogan and Tony Stark, played by US actors Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr., are along for the ride.Release Date:7/7/171.Which of the following movies can’t you see on May Day?A.Kong: Skull Island.B.Beauty and the Beast.C.The Fate of the Furious.D.Spider-Man: Homecoming.2.What can we know about Beauty and the Beast?A.It is fueling up for another go.B.It is produced by Marvel StudiosC.It’ll show us Peter Parker’s school days.D.It’ll be enjoyable for both children and adults.3.What does the underlined word “cast” probably mean?A.Characters.B.Actors.C.Directors.D.Teachers.BSalad plants have already been grown in old sheltersand tunnels. Urban farming is a regular topic of interest at places like the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where leaders consider whether the world's food system, blamed for causing both obesity and malnutrition, can be fixed. There are already plenty of urban farming projects around the world, particularly in the US, Japan and the Netherlands, from urban fish and plant farms to vertical farming.“It's becoming an expanding industry,” said Richard Ballard, one of the founders of the farm Growing Underground. “There're several other businesses starting up in London in containers, and there are other vertical farms around the country now.”Growing Underground is not a standard farm. The rows of crops could be in almost any tunnel, but these plants are 100 feet below Clapham High Street and show that urban agriculture is, in some cases at least, nota fad. The underground farm has occupied a part of the Second World War air-raid shelters for nearly five years, and Ballard is planning to expand into the rest of the space later this year.Growing Underground supplies herb and salad mixes to grocery shops, supermarkets and restaurants. Being in London creates an advantage, Ballard says, as they can harvest and deliver in an hour.He adds other advantages. Being underground means temperatures never go below 15℃surface greenhouses need to be heated. They can do more harvests: 60 crops a year, compared with about seven in a traditional farm. Electricity to power the lights is a major cost, but the company believes renewable energy will become cheaper.Similar British companies include the Jones Food Company in Lincolnshire, while in the US AeroFarms has several projects in New Jersey, and Edenworks in Brooklyn.4. What do we know about urban farming?A. It leads to a healthier lifestyle.B. It is rarely discussed at the WEF.C. Different farming methods are used.D. Local governments pay efforts to develop it.5. Which of the following best explains "a fad" underlined in Paragraph 3?A. A dream that's easy to realize.B. A field controlled for a long time.C. An approach to a serious problem.D. A fashion that’s popular for a short time.6. What can we learn about the underground farm?A. It is more productive than a traditional farm.B. It provides food directly to the customers.C. Its major products are herbs and salads.D. It uses less energy than a greenhouse.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Current food system causes health problemsB. Growing Underground attracts more peopleC. Traditional farming will be replaced soonD. Urban farming isstill thought costly and time-consumingCAfter finishing his dinner, Lin Xu opened a WeChat mini-programcalled "Clear Plate" on his phone and took a picture of the empty plates. He was then awarded 157 credit points after the image was uploaded and recognized by artificial intelligence. The credit points can be used to buy gifts, such as books, cellphones and red wine, or to purchase charity meals donated to children in poor rural areas.The "Clear Plate" mini-program has become popular among young Chinese. Similar campaigns like an "empty plate challenge" are alsoon the horizonin many Chinese universities."Technological innovation is a good way to reduce food waste," said Liu Jichen. Founder of the start-up that developed the app. The idea popped up at a dinner in 2017, when Liu found that the restaurant owner would give diners who polished off their food a card and offer small gifts after a certain number of cards had been collected. "Everyone who values food is bound to enjoy a sense of gain at a lower cost," Liu mentioned this case, noting that such an idea could potentially be realized online.He formeda team to work on the project. Yet it was quite a challenge for the AI system to assess whether the uploaded photos showed empty plates. To make the AI system smarter，Liu and his team, assisted by more than 1, 000 others, spent half a year collecting over100,000 samples from canteens and restaurants across the country and analyzed the data. Dozens of enterprises, institutions and restaurants have contacted the start-up tocooperate on the project. Through the digitalized, visualized mini-program, people can clearly see the good results of saving food, which will effectively reduce food waste. "We hope our efforts can start a new trend among the younger generation, encouraging them to develop the habit of thrift(节约)," Liu said.8. What does the underlined phrase "on the horizon" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Likely to decrease.B. Likely to succeed.C. Likely to change.D. Likely to appear.9. What caused Liu Jichen to develop the "Clear Plate" app?A. Food waste afterdinner.B. The idea of the restaurant owner.C. Small gifts sent by his friends.D. Charity meals donated to children.10. What was difficult for the project Liu's team worked on?A. Making the AI system smarter.B. Assessing the uploaded photos.C. Collecting samples from canteens and restaurants.D. Encouraging people to develop the habit of thrift.11. What is the text mainly about?A. AI programs becoming popular.B. AI programs appearing in many Chinese universities.C. AI programs encouraging diners toclear their plates.D. AI programs collecting pictures of clearing diners' plates.DConcrete is the world's most consumed material after water. Because it already surrounds us in the built environment, researchers have been exploring the idea of using concrete to store electricity—turning buildings into giant batteries. The idea has been gaining ground as we have come to increasingly rely on renewable energy from the wind and sun: rechargeable batteries are necessary when the breeze dies down or darkness falls.Experimental concrete batteries have only managed to hold a small part of what a traditional battery does. But one team now reports in Buildings that it has developed a rechargeable original model that could represent a more than 900 percent increase in stored charge, compared with earlier attempts.A live-in concrete battery might sound unlikely. Still, "you can make a battery out of a potato," notes Aimee Byrne. In a future where sustainability is key, she likes the idea of buildings that avoid waste by providing shelter and powering electronics.Although the new design stores more than 10 times as much power as earlier attempts, it still has a long way to go: 200 square meters of it "can provide about 8 percent of the daily electricity consumption" of a typical U.S. home, Zhang says.This is not enough to compete with today's rechargeable devices. "We're getting milliamps (毫安) out of concrete batteries—we're not getting amps (安培), "Byrne says." We're getting hours as opposed to days of charge." But she adds that" concrete batteries are completely in their childhood, compared to other battery designs." The earliest batteries were simple andbulky. Researchers experimented with new materials and designs for more than a century to develop today's small devices. Byrne suggests concrete-based energy storage could undergo a similar evolution. "The whole idea is that we're looking far into the future," she says. "We're playing the long game with it."12. What can we learn about the concrete batteries?A. They become increasingly renewable.B. They are the most consumed batteries.C. They are being developed by researchers.D. They will replace energy from the wind and sun.13. Why does Byrne mention a battery out of a potato?A. To show it is easy to build concrete batteries.B. To argue it is possible to develop concrete batteries.C. To make her statement more interesting.D. To call on people to protect the environment.14. What does the underlined word "bulky" in Paragraph 5 mean?A. HeavyB. CheapC. EfficientD. Small.15. What doesByrne think of concrete batteries?A. They beat today's rechargeable devices.B. They are simple and bulky.C. They have a doubtful future.D. They have a long way to go.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年安徽省高考英语全真模拟卷共13套(解析版)
高考英语全真模拟卷题号I II III IV V VI总分得分一、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）We believe that the more you get out into the world，the better place it'll be．But getting out into the world shouldn't mean leaving a footprint．(1) By following those，your destination will be better after you leave．Don't hold back．The best way to know a new place is to talk to the local people．When you're staying with them，tell them about who you are，why you're there，what you want to see and what you love about bringing yourself to new place．(2) ．Dive right in．What's the point in travelling outside of your home country if you don't also get out of your comfort zone？(3) If you want to sky dive and just have had that chance，do it．You'll go home with a story，and will leave locals with a story of their own of a brave traveler who conquered their fears．Do your homework．(4) Try to learn more about local customs，traditions and manners so that you'll arrive well equipped to enjoy your time and communicate with locals without any bad impressions．(5) We all travel for different reasons．Don't forget what drove you to hit the road．Sometimes，the best memories happen when you least expect them．If you open yourself up to the world，you'll never know how the world will change you!A．Stay honest but get openB．Travel when you're eager to travel．C．Don't do anything that you might regret．D．There's no better way than bring a bit of yourself to it．E．Here are several ways to make your mark while you're travelling．F．Sometimes it's best to be armed with knowledge about your destination．G．You shouldn't take many factors into consideration when choosing your destination．1. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G2. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G3. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G4. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G5. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G二、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）A snowstorm hit my neighborhood the other day．I had recently agreed to be the house's groundskeeper，which meant I got (6) with shoveling（铲）the inches of snow that covered the driveway．I had stayed in the house during the (7)，so I was actually pretty happy to head (8)．I shoveled for an hour or so，and I felt muscles in my arms and legs that I had(9) used start to burn．By the time I finished shoveling，I was getting the (10) I normally get from biking．To be honest，I was pretty (11) to stop．A few days later，some friends and I got into a (12) about how hard it is to exercise．Going to gyms is becoming the most annoying (13) ever．Not exercising has an effect on our health ．Less than 5% of adults are physically (14) for half an hour a day．Not exercising enough can (15) diseases like heart diseases，cancer，obesity and depression．And yet shoveling snow was that (16)．It didn't take too much (17) because I wasn't shoveling for exercise，but to (18) the driveway．People pay much money for gym memberships and classes to (19) extra fat．So why not (20) paying the fitness industry to exercise and help with each other with such kind of (21)？Surely they're better off (22) that money and putting the energy to practical use．A neighborhood could have a Facebook group where people could (23) things they needed help with．Then，people who wanted to exercise could (24)．Win-win．Instead of making it about helping people，it can be framed as a new fitness(25)．6. A. charged B. filled C. tasked D. crowded7. A. festival B. disaster C. rush D. storm8. A. outside B. inside C. forward D. backward9. A. usually B. directly C. really D. rarely10. A. challenge B. exercise C. threat D. power11. A. lucky B. angry C. happy D. sorry12. A. party B. meeting C. discussion D. fight13. A. homework B. routine C. solution D. business14. A. strong B. healthy C. active D. sleepy15. A. bring about B. set off C. take down D. live through16. A. difficult B. easy C. valuable D. perfect17. A. determination B. intelligence C. reputation D. confidence18. A. design B. clear C. build D. wash19. A. put on B. pass down C. pick up D. burn off20. A. enjoy B. miss C. stop D. escape21. A. reality B. labor C. dream D. faith22. A. saving B. collecting C. donating D. achieving23. A. seek B. imagine C. post D. examine24. A. help out B. show off C. turn around D. run away25. A. lesson B. skill C. map D. style三、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）26.Jiuzhaigou Valley lies in Aba，north of Sichuan Province in China．There (1) （be）snow-capped mountain peaks，forest，lakes，and (2) （vary）birds and animals，all contributing (3) the unique view of Jiuzhaigou Valley．Upon (4) （enter）thepopular holiday center，you will find (5) （you）walking in a fairyland，leaving behind nothing but earthly troubles and worries．Jiuzhaigou Valley is a world of water．Water brings Jiuzhaigou Valley its most delightful views，(6) is the soul of the place．(7) （attract）by the charming sights so much，you will certainly stay here for a longtime with no thoughts for home．The lakes (8) （call）"Haizi" by the local people of Jiuzhaigou Valley，meaning"little sea" in Chinese．Jiuzhaigou Valley has (9) total of 108 "Haizis" of different sizes and shapes．Some of the lakes ate hidden in the valleys，and others lie in the virgin（原始的）forests．With a (10) （high）of 2，000 to 3，000 meters above the sea level，the sea enjoysa favorable climate that is cool in summer while not affected by the cold wind of thewinter season，presenting the beautiful scenery all year around．四、阅读表达（本大题共4小题，共30.0分）27.It is a monthly magazine devoted to publishing works entirely by teenagers．Each issueincludes literary works，opinions，book，movie，and music reviews，poetry，college information，sports，interviews，art，photography and essays on a wide range of personal issues and concerns．CirculationThe magazine is delivered in class sets of at least 30 to more than 5，000 public andprivate schools nationwide．In addition，we send a copy to every senior and junior high school in the country．Undoubtedly，it has a great influence nationwide．Publishing and Closing DatesIt is published every month September through June．Your advertising reservationdeadline is the 10th of the，month for the following month's issue．Your advertising materials must be received by the 15th of the month for the next month's issue．General informationThe publisher reserves the right to refuse any of your advertisements that migt beinappropriate for teenagers．Call 617-9646800 for more details．Special College ContentsYou should also remember that in the April and November issues we also publish some contents about universities to go with the National College Fairs．The regular ad rates and sizes apply．Every month we provide an opportunity for colleges and universities to reach their most important market．Also，hundreds of organizations that providesummer programs for teens find our publication to be effective．What's the magazine like according to the text？______A Creative．B．Up-to-date．C．Vivid．D．Influential．How many issues are published each year？______A．Six．B．Eight．C．Ten．D．Twelve．What is special about the April and November issues？______A．They have more contents about students' life．B．Some contents about universities are containedC．Students can gain free access to university courses．D．There might be advertisements inappropriate for teenagers．28.It was a painful time for me，for I suffered from an illness and might never be able tohave a child．As my 40th birthday approached，I began，for the first time，to notice babies and their happy，smiling mothers wherever I went．One night，I came to a cafe to kill the boring time．An elegantly dressed，sightly older woman was seated next to me．"Would you like to see a picture of my daughter？" she asked me，handing me a photo of a smiling Chinese girl．The child was about seven years old and was wearing a Snow White costume．That's Melanie，now in the first grade，" she said．I could hear the motherly pride in her voice．She's pretty，" I said．"I love her costume．" The womanexplained that she felt strongly about teaching her daughter about Chinese customs and maintaining ties to her shoes．"What made you decide to adopt her？" I asked．"I didn't want work to be my whole life，" she said．I'm not sure if she saw the tears in my eyes as I replied，I don't either，but I'm afraid it's too late．" I was 51 when I adopted Melanie，she said．"And it's the most rewarding ，exciting thing I've ever done．"When my husband and I returned from China with our nine-month-old daughter，Madeline，in November 2017，Jill was one of the first people I e-mailed．I did it!" I wrote．"I'm a mother and she's beautiful"Congratulations，" she wrote back．We recently reconnected on Facebook，and I told her，"You changed my life．"What can be inferred from Paragraph 1？______A．The author regretted her marrying too early．B．The author was recovering from a serious disease．C．The author didn't have a child of her own due to some illnessD．The author had been eager to be a happy mother for a long time．Which words can best describe Jill according to Paragraph 3？______A．Elegant and generous．B．Caring and considerateC．Friendly and determined．D．Practical and independentWhat can we learn about the author from the text？______A．She wouldn't devote her whole life simply to work．B．She appreciated the picture drawn by MelanieC．Her husband was against her adopting．D．Her dream was eventually realized in the company of JillWhat in the author's purpose in writing the text？______A．To stress the influence of the kindnessB．To show us the hidden beauty in our worldC．To call on us to adopt more homeless childrenD．To share her meaningful adoption story with us．29.Is it to their body temperature？Save energy？Find food？Tiger sharks at NinglaooReef are thought to search the seafloor for prey（猎物）as they dive down and scan for direction as they swim up to the surface．But could there be other reasons why thesharks continuously move up and down？That's what Sammy is hoping to find out for her Ph．D．research．Sammy attached tracking devices to 24 tiger sharks．Best described as Fitbits for sharks，the devices recorded activity rates and other data 20 times a second．Fitbits also contained video cameras，so Sammy could see the habitats the sharks moved through and the animals they met．She watched how the sharks reached to prey and how the prey reached to them．Tiger sharks can be pretty lazy --- something as simple as a turtle noticing a shark and tuning away could cause the shark not to bother hunting it．Stomach content analysis has found their normal prey items，such as turtles，rays and fish．But it has also found some really interesting things，such as licenses，cans and nails．Sammy says that studying tiger sharks can help her better understand the ecosystem as a whole．How they move through water and feed can help her figure out how they might be influencing animals beneath them in the food chain．"My time watching tiger sharks hunt was the best month of my Ph．D．，if not any life．" Sammy says．"At first，I was a bit apprehensive about it…getting that close to some very big animals．But they were very chilled（温驯）once you had them controlled alongside the boat．They'd just sit there，you'd attached the tracking devices，you ‘d take the line off and they'd just swim off really calmly，it was pretty amazing to see．They're just absolutely beautiful animals．"Why does Sammy do her research？______A．To find some scientific data．B．To develop others' interest in tiger sharks．C．To find out how tiger sharks move．D．To further understand tiger sharks' moving．What does Sammy think of studying？______A．It's of great benefit．B．It's a tiresome job．C．It's filled with challenges．D．It's simple and calls for little efforts．What does the underlined word "apprehensive" in the last paragraph mean？______ A．Curious．B．Doubtful．C．FearfulD．Enthusiastic．Which can be the best title for the text？______A．How do tiger sharks find food？B．Why do tiger sharks dive？C．What can we do to protect tiger sharks？D．What roles do tiger sharks play in the food chain？30.It started with a woman，who wasn't doing anything particularly awful，but I just feltunhappy when I looked at the photo．I couldn't even tell you what exactly the picture was，but I just remember the feeling that came over me：annoyance and unhappiness．It happened again a few weeks later with a photo of a college student that I remember as not being very nice．Suddenly，I decided that I'd had enough．"I don't need to follow these people on social media．Why am I flooding my life with people that make meunhappy？" I unfollowed her．And then I began to rid my social media platforms of people who didn't make me happy．Working as a social media strategist，1 find it almost impossible to give up all social media platforms，but it also didn't need to make me unhappy whenever I was on itthroughout the day．Besides，I like social media when it's a healthy space for me．So instead of the extreme choice of giving it all up，I decided I'd fill my feed with thepeople and things that improved my mood．Being selective about the people you surround yourself with is important for your health and self-care．When I realized how much better I felt when I didn't see that blogger post video that made me roll my eyes or a picture that brought me to tears，I knew I had made the right decision．Now，my feed fills me with joy when I see my friends post about their photos and blogs from which I draw inspiration．Social media doesn't have to be the terrible placeeveryone says it is，but you have to be willing to make the first move to make it that way ．How did the author feel when seeing a photo of college student？______ A．EmbarrassedB．ConfusedC．UpsetD．ConcernedHow did the author deal with people on social media？______A．She did her best to make friends with themB．She wiped out those who made her unhappy．C．She warned them of the danger on Social mediaD．She felt sorry for not staying in touch with them．What might be advised to do on social media according too the text？______A．Follow people who post happy things．B．Learn to enjoy your friends' posts．C．Make comments after your friends posts．D．Share happiness and sorrow with your friends．What's the main idea of the text？______A．Changing my attitude benefits me greatly．B．It's time to limit our time spent on social media．C．People always makes me unhappy on social media．D．Deleting people from social media changes my feeling．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）31.文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（ \ ）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．My friend Lilly and I were on the way back to home from school when we saw a boy f all off his bicycles． The boy lay on the ground， screamed in pain．We rushed to help and found if the boy's left leg was bleeding．It happened that we have learned some knowledge about first aid before，so we knew how we should do． We dialed"120"and called an ambulance．While waiting it， I took out my handkerchief and pressed them onto the bleeding point ． Then we rolled the boy onto one side but put him in the recovery position．We stayed with him until the ambulance arrived 5 minutes late．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）32.假定你是李华，在某英文网站上看到一家国际文化机构招聘中学生暑期志愿者．请根据以下提示，用英语写封自荐信．要点包括：1．表达兴趣；2．阐述自己的优势；3．希望得到回复．注意：1．词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计人总词数）；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．Dear Sir/Madam，Yours SincerelyLi Hua答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】E【小题2】D【小题3】C【小题4】F【小题5】A【解析】1．E．推理判断题．根据后文By following those，your destination will be better after you leave跟着这些，你的目的地在你离开后会更好．可知在你旅行的时候，有几种方法可以让你留下印记；故选E．2．D．推理判断题．根据前文When you're staying with them， tell them about who you are ， why you're there，what you want to see and what you love about bringing yourself to new place当你和他们在一起的时候，告诉他们你是谁，你为什么在那里，你想看到什么，你喜欢把自己带到新的地方；可知没有什么比把你自己的一点表现得更好的方法了；故选D．3．C．推理判断题．根据后文If you want to sky dive and just have had that chance， do it ．如果你想跳伞，只是有机会，那就去做吧．可知不要做任何你可能会后悔的事情；故选C．4．F．推理判断题．根据后文Try to learn more about local customs，traditions and manners so that you'll arrive well equipped to enjoy your time and communica te with locals without any bad impressions．试着更多地了解当地的习俗、传统和礼仪，这样你就能得到充分的装备，享受你的时间，并与当地人交流，没有任何不好的印象．可知有时候，最好是对你的目的地有充分的了解；故选F．5．A．推理判断题．根据后文We all travel for different reasons．Don't forget what drove you to hit the road．我们旅行的原因各不相同．别忘了是什么驱使你上路的．可知诚实但要敞开心扉；故选A．本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了几种方法可以让你在你旅行的时候留下印记，七选五阅读是完成性阅读，和完形填空很类似，不同的是一个选词，一个选句子．解题时，要注意上下文语境，充分考虑信息词（选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近七的词），选出最符合语境的句子．6.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】D【小题3】A【小题4】D【小题5】B【小题6】D【小题7】C【小题8】B【小题9】C【小题10】A 【小题11】B【小题12】A【小题13】B【小题14】D【小题15】C 【小题16】B【小题17】A【小题18】C【小题19】A【小题20】D【解析】1-20 CDADB DCBCA BABDC BACAD1．C．动词的辨析，charged负责，filled充满，tasked派给某人工作，crowded拥挤，那就意味着我要铲除车道的雪这个任务，故答案为C．2．D．上下文的理解，根据上文的A snowstorm hit my neighborhood the other day可知，在暴风雪中，使用storm，故答案为D．3．A．介词的辨析，根据上文的I had stayed in the house 可知，事实上我能出去也是很高兴的，使用outside，故答案为A．4．D．副词的辨析，usually经常，directly直接地，really真正地，rarely很少地，我很少用到手臂和腿上的肌肉，故答案为D．5．B．名词的辨析，challenge挑战，exercise运动，threat威胁，power力量，我铲完雪之后，我获得了像骑自行车那样的锻炼，故答案为B．6．D．形容词的辨析，lucky幸运的，angry生气的，happy高兴的，sorry抱歉的，老实说很遗憾我得停下来，故答案为D．7．C．上下文的理解，根据语境几个朋友和我讨论锻炼是多么得困难，使用discussion，故答案为C．8．B．名词的辨析，homework作业，routine常规，solution解决方案，business生意，去健身房成为日常生活中最令人恼怒的事，故答案为B．9．C．形容词的辨析，strong强壮的，healthy健康的，active积极的，sleepy困倦的，不超过5%的成年人一天能让身体活跃半个小时，故答案为C．10．A．短语的辨析，bring about带来，set off出发，take down摧毁，live through活过，锻炼不够会带来疾病，故答案为A．11．B．形容词的辨析，difficult困难的，easy容易的，valuable珍贵的，perfect完美的，然后铲雪是那么得容易，故答案为B．12．A．名词的辨析，determination决心，intelligence智力，reputation名声，confidence 自信，它不需要下多大的决心，故答案为A．13．B．动词的辨析，design设计，clear清理，build建立，wash洗，因为我不是为了锻炼，而是为了清扫车道，故答案为B．14．D．短语的辨析，put on穿上，pass down传递，pick up捡起，burn off消耗，人们花费很多钱去健身房为了消耗多余的脂肪，故答案为D．15．C．动词的辨析，enjoy享受，miss错过，stop停止，escape逃跑，所以为什么不停止花钱在瘦身产业上呢，故答案为C．16．B．名词的辨析，reality现实，labor劳动，dream梦想，faith信念，此处指为何不做这种劳动，受益彼此，故答案为B．17．A．动名词的辨析，saving节省，collecting收集，donating捐赠，achieving获得，当然他们也节省了那些钱，故答案为A．18．C．动词的辨析，seek寻找，imagine想象，post发布，examine检查，邻里可以在脸书群发布他们需要帮忙的事情，故答案为C．19．A．短语的辨析，help out帮助，show off炫耀，turn around转身，run away逃跑，然后那些需要锻炼的人就可以去帮忙，故答案为A．20．D．名词的辨析，lesson课程，skill技能，map地图，style风格，可以把这称为一种健身风格，故答案为D．作者在一次大风雪中清理车道的时候，突然想到这不失为一个很好的健身方式，能帮助人们锻炼身体又省钱．在做完形填空时，首先需要快速的浏览全文，把握文章的主旨大意；其次要学会带着问题到文中相应的地方，通过细节阅读来寻找或概括答案；最后理清作者的写作思路也非常重要；做此类题时，要多注意一些形容词或动词的搭配，在平时多积累一些固定搭配．26.【答案】【小题1】are 【小题2】various【小题3】to【小题4】entering【小题5】yourself【小题6】which 【小题7】Attracted【小题8】are called【小题9】a【小题10】height【解析】1． are，考查主谓一致，there be句型，主语在后面，此句主语为后面and连接的几个复数名词，根据就近原则，最近的是peaks，故填are．2． various，考查形容词，作定语修饰名词，所以用形容词，故填various．3． to，考查固定搭配，contribute to有助于，促成．故填to．4． entering，考查动名词，介词upon后跟动名词，故填entering．5． yourself，考查反身代词，指主语you本身，故填yourself作宾语．6． which ，考查非限制性定语从句，先行词为water，在非限制性定语从句中作主语，故填which引导．7． Attracted，考查过去分词，句子主语和attract之间是被动关系，所以用过去分词作状语．8． are called，考查语态，句子主语和call之间是被动关系，所以用被动语态，故填are called．9． a，考查固定搭配，a total of总数为…故填a．10． height，考查词性，前面有a，故填名词height．本文介绍了九寨沟的地理位置、气候以及各种景点．本题主要考查了用单词或短语的适当形式填空．做本题的关键是在理解短文的基础上，灵活运用所学的基础知识．本题考到的知识点有：固定的短语，词类的转换，名词的复数形式，副词以及祈使句的用法等．因此，这就需要在平时的学习中，牢固掌握各语言点及一些语法知识．27.【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】C【小题3】B【解析】1．D．细节题．根据文章第二段内容，The magazine is delivered in class sets of at least 30 to more than 5，000 public and private schools nationwide． In addition，we send a copy to every senior and junior high school in the country． Undoubtedly，it has a great influence nationwide．该杂志在全国范围内以至少30到5000所公立和私立学校的班级为单位发行，并向全国每一所高中和初中发送一份，无疑在全国范围内具有很大的影响力．由此可知，该杂志有着较大的影响力，结合选项，故选D．2．C．细节题．根据文章第三段内容，It is published every month September through June ．它每月出版一次，从每年的九月到次年的六月发行．由此可知，每年要发行10期，结合选项，故选C．3．B．细节题．根据文章最后一段内容，You should also remember that in the April and November issues we also publish some conte nts about universities to go with the National College Fairs．你还应该记住，在4月和11月的期刊上，我们还发表了一些关于大学的内容，以便参加全国大学博览会．由此可知，4月和11月刊的特点就是包含一些大学课程的内容，结合选项，故选B．本文章主要讲述了一个包含话题全面，非常受学生和学校欢迎的杂志，对杂志的内容和发行情况进行了介绍．阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释．考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点．28.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】B【小题3】A【小题4】D【解析】1．C．细节理解题．根据第一段It was a painful time for me，for I suffered from an illness and might never be able to have a child．对我来说这是一个痛苦的时期，因为我患有疾病，可能永远无法生孩子．可知，由于某些疾病，作者没有自己的孩子．故选C．2．B．细节理解题．根据第二段和第三段内容可知，吉尔对于收养的孩子十分疼爱，她是关心和体贴的．故选B．3．A．细节理解题．根据第二段"What made you decide to adopt her？" I asked．"I didn't want work to be my whole life，" she said．以及第三段I'm not sure if she saw the tears in my eyes as I replied，I don't either，but I'm afraid it's too late．"是什么让你决定收养她？"我问道．"我不想让工作成为我的一生，"她说．我不确定她是否看到我眼中的泪水，我回答说，我也不知道，但我担心为时已晚．可知，她不会把自己的一生都献给工作．故选A．4．D．主旨大意题．阅读全文，根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了作者由于某些疾病，没有自己的孩子，最终收养了一个孩子，其目的是与我们分享她有意义的收养故事．故选D．本文主要讲述了作者由于某些疾病，没有自己的孩子，最终收养了一个孩子，其目的是与我们分享她有意义的收养故事．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．29.【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】A【小题3】C【小题4】B【解析】1．D．细节题．根据文章第一段内容，Is it to their body temperature？ Save energy ？ Find food？ Tiger sharks at Ninglaoo Reef are thought to search the seafloor for prey（猎物） as they dive down and scan for direction as they swim up to the surface．But could there be other reasons why the sharks continuously move up and down？That's what Sammy is hoping to find out for her Ph．D． research．这和它们的体温有关吗？节能吗？找食物吗？人们认为虎鲨在潜入海底寻找猎物，当它们游到海面上时，它们会向下搜索方向．但是，为什么鲨鱼会不断向上移动呢？这就是Sammy希望为她的博士研究找到的内容．由此可知， Sammy 研究的是想要知道为什么虎鲨在捕食时的移动原因．结合选项，故选D．2．A．细节题．根据文章第四段内容，Sammy says that studying tiger sharks can help her better understand the ecosystem as a whol e．萨米说，研究虎鲨可以帮助她更好地了解整个生态系统，因此她的研究是非常有用的，结合选项，故选A．3．C．词义猜测题．根据文章最后一段内容，At first， I was a bit apprehensiveabout it…getting that close to some very big animals．起初，我有点担心……和一些非常大的动物亲密接触．由此可知，划线单词意为："担心的、担忧的"，结合选项，故选C．4．B．主旨题．根据文章内容，文章主要讲述了研究人员Sammy对于虎鲨的捕食习性的研究，想要知道它为什么要潜入水中．结合选项，故选B．本文章主要讲述了研究人员Sammy对于虎鲨的捕食习性的研究，想要知道它为什么要潜入水中．阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释．考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点．30.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】B【小题3】A【小题4】D【解析】1．C．细节理解题．根据第二段It happened again a few weeks later with a photo of a college student that I remember as not being very nice．可知，当看到大学生的照片时，作者感到心烦意乱．故选C．2．B．细节理解题．根据第二段And then I began to rid my social media platforms of people who didn't make me happy．可知，作者在社交媒体上与人打交道时，她清除了那些让她不快乐的人．故选B．3．A．细节理解题．根据第三段Being selective about the people you surround yourself with is important for your health and self-care．对自己周围的人进行选择对于您的健康和自我保健非常重要．可知，建议在社交媒体上关注发布快乐事物的人．故选A．4．D．主旨大意题．阅读全文，根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了从社交媒体中删除某些人会改变自己的感受．故选D．本文是一篇人生感悟类阅读，主要讲述了从社交媒体中删除某些人会改变自己的感受．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．31.【答案】My friend Lilly and I were on the way back to home from school when we saw a boy fall off his bicycles． The boy lay on the ground， screamed in pain．We rushed to help and found if the boy's left leg was bleeding．It happened that we have learned some knowledge about first aid before，so we knew how we should do． We dialed"120"and called an ambulance．While waiting ∧it， I took out my handkerchief and pressed them onto the bleeding point． Then we rolled the boy onto one side but put him in the recovery position．We stayed with him until the ambulance arrived 5 minutes late．详解：1．去掉to，考查副词，home为副词，前面不加介词．2．bicycles改为bicycle，考查名词的数，指那个男孩的自行车，是一辆，所以用单数名词．3．screamed改为screaming，考查现在分词，scream和句子主语之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词作状语．4．if改为that或去掉if，考查宾语从句，从句为完整句子，不缺少成分，所以用that 引导，that可以省略．5．have改为had，考查时态，表示过去的过去，所以用过去完成时态．6．how改为what，考查宾语从句，在从句中作宾语，表示"什么"，所以用what引导．7．it前面加for，考查动词，wait为不及物动词，后跟宾语，需要加for．8．them改为it，考查人称代词，指代handkerchief，所以用it．9．but改为and，考查连词，前后句意是并列关系，所以用and连接．10．late改为later，考查副词，放在一段时间后面，表示"一段时间后"用later．【解析】本文讲述我和莉莉在放学回家路上，发现一个从自行车上跌下来的男孩受伤了，我们紧急处理，并拨打120．1先通读全文．认真阅读短文，在做题之前确保已经弄清原文大意．注意文章中上下文的逻辑关系是否正确，时态、人称、主谓、指代等是否一致．2．聚焦出题热点、综合运用所学语言知识，分句（注意以句子为单位而不是以行为单位）对不同的错误情况进行分析和回答（即改词、加词或减词）．3．再次通读全文，校对自己的改正是否正确．一般各种改错的方式都应该用到，如果出现了某一种改法（如加词、减词等）没有用到，要考虑自己的改错应该有问题，要对刚才不是很有把握的行进行推敲．在自己认为正确的行后划勾，并且校对其他行改正的符号是否准确，大小写是否拼写正确（这点同学们很容易忽视）．如果某一行有两种改错方式要推敲哪一种是最佳改法．32.【答案】Dear Sir/Madam．I'm Li Hua， a middle school student from China．I'm writing to apply for the job as a summer volunteer that you have advertised on the interne t．【高分句型一】（表达兴趣）I've been learning English for ten years，so I can communicate with other members in fluent English． Beside，I'm outgoing and warm-hearted，which makes it easy for me to make friends with students from other countries．【高分句型二】 On top of that，I would be able to tell students from other countries about Chinese culture and learn about th eir culture as well．（阐述自己的优势）I would appreciate an interview at your convenience． Looking forward to your early reply．（希望得到回复）Yours SincerelyLi Hua【解析】高分句型一：I'm writing to apply for the job as a summer volunteer that you have advertised on the internet ．译文：我写信是想申请你在网上登广告招聘的暑期志愿者．分析：that引导定语从句．高分句型二： Beside， I'm outgoing and warm-hearted，which makes it easy for me to make friends with students from other countries．译文：此外，我性格开朗，热心，这使我很容易与其他国家的学生交朋友．分析：which引导非限制性定语从句．这是一篇提纲类作文，我们需要用正确的英语把给出的要点表达出来．动笔前，一定要认真分析要点，理解要点要表达的含义，不能遗漏要点，跑题偏题．本作文中给出的要点比较具体，故需要准确表达．写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系，尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次．特别注意在选择句式时要赋予变化．平时除了加强词汇积累，写作联系以外，还可以适当记忆一些类似的范文，这样在考试中可以起到事半功倍的效果．。
2020届安徽省名校高三高考模拟考试英语试卷及解析
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1. Why does the boy look sad?A. He was punished by his parents.B. He got a poor grade.C. He didn't work hard.2. Where will the woman go this weekend?A. To Hawaii.B. To New York University.C. To Washington.3. When did the basketball match start? A At 2:20 p. m. B. At 2:30 p. m. C. At2:50 p. m.4. What does the woman care about when buying a desk?A. The brand.B. The price.C. The size.5. What is the man's new apartment like?A. I’s in a quiet neighborhood.B. There is a dog in the apartment.C. I’s in a noisy neighborhood.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2020届安徽宣城中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析
2020届安徽宣城中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AGetting your kid to bed at night is seriously one of the most challenging things you'll ever have to do. Most kids are just so full of energy that they'll tire you out before they're halfway through their store of energy. An easy thing to calm down your child to get into bed is giving in and allowing some iPad screen time. However, it's really not a great idea, just like you thought.Researchers at theArizonaStateUniversityconducted a study with 547 kids between the ages of 7 to 9. Their parents tracked how much screen time the kids were allowed along with their sleep patterns. The study found that kids who did not engage in screen time before bed slept for 23 more minutes every week and also went to sleep about 34 minutes earlier than those playing with iPad. Although that might not seem like so much more time, quality of sleep is vastly important in Children's development.The CDC's (美国疾病控制中心)2018 National Youth Risk Survey outlines that good quality sleep can impact a child's life in many ways, including affecting grades and also weight gain. Students with an "A" average slept for 30 or more minutes per night than those with a "D" or"F" average.A 2018PennsylvaniaStateUniversitystudy showed that children with irregular bedtimes had a higher risk of having increased body weight. Those with consistent and age-appropriate bedtimes when they were 9 years old had a healthier BMI (体质指数)at age 15 than those with irregular bedtimes.Hard as it is, it's really important not to give in and hand over an iPad to your child who is about to go to bed. Just like it's important for adults to go to sleep without any distractions, it's even more important for kids.1. What do the findings of the researchers at theArizonaStateUniversitysuggest?A. More sleep is necessary for children's development.B. Enough sleep helps improve academic performances.C. Screen time before bed leads to later and less sleep.D. Children sleeping irregularly are easy to gain weight.2. What is the text mainly about?A. How is screen time affecting teenagers?B. What are negative effects of irregular bedtimes?C. When should you get your kid to bed at night?D. Why is screen time before bed a bad idea for kids?3. Who is the text intended for?A. Parents.B. Children.C. Teachers.D. Researchers.B“My P.E. teacher taught me maths.”It has been a common joke for years but when a P.E. teacher applied for the head-teacher job, many parents worried that “the joke could come true”. Some parents asked, “Does the P.E. teacher know maths and English?If not, how is he supposed to tutor the students?” But there were still parents who believed P.E. teachers had more time to discipline the students since they didn’t have many classes.This concern is actually a “subject bias”, that is, choosing a P.E. teacher as the head-teacher is not good for the students’ grades since he doesn’t know Chinese, maths, or English. It is acceptable for Chinese teachers, maths teachers and English teachers to be head-teachers because these subjects are important to entrance exams and scores. Such a concern reflects parents’ anxiety in the current educational environment, which tends to link the head-teacher’s responsible subject with the facts whether the school cares about the class and the children’s performances in the subject.Many people care about their kids’ academic performances only. They don’t care about their kids’ P.E. performance at all. Even if kids have P.E. classes, parents care little. P.E. teachers are in humble position and their classes are often occupied by other teachers. Of course, if students, P.E. performance is related to grades and entrance exams, parents won’t mind “a P.E. teacher being the head-teacher”.At the moment, P.E. is gradually included in entrance exams.In terms of high school entrance examination,Guangzhouwill launch a new high school entrance exam which includes P.E. performance and Health examination in 2021, raising the score to 70 points.In terms of the college entrance examination, universities having the right of independent enrollments added P.E. tests to their entrance exams in 2019. This practice is seen as an important signal that the assessment of physical fitness and athletic ability, which are important aspects of a student’s overall quality, may be included in the college entrance examination in the future.We hope that it’s a trend for P.E. teachers, music teachers and art teachers to become head-teachers.4. By saying “My P.E. teacher taught me maths”, what does the author intend to show us?A. It is just a joke that seldom happened in reality.B. P.E. teachers hardly assist students in maths.C. P.E. teachers are good at teaching maths..D. Parents doubt the ability of P.E. teacher.5. We can infer from paragraph 2 that a P.E. teacher .A. is of little benefit for students’ academic performanceB. is humbler than Chinese, math or English teachersC. reflects whether the school cares about the classD. gets unfairly judged due to the current educational system6. Why doesGuangzhouraise proportion of P.E. performance in high school entrance examination?A. To raise students’ awareness of physical health.B. To call on parents to pay attention to P.E. teachers.C. To test the overall ability of high school students.D. To make P.E. teachers equal with other teachers.7. What opinion does the author hold towards P.E. teachers working as head-teachers?A. Neutral.B. Unexpected.C. Supportive.D. Critical.CEmojis are very popular among mobile phone and social media users. While there are emojis of almost every kind imaginable, from dinosaurs to joyful tears and eggplants, there is no emoji for forgiveness. Seeing the need to show understanding, aFinnish group decided it was time for a "forgiveness" emoji.Every year, the Unicode Consortium, which sets the standards, adds new emojis to the emoji keyboard on mobile phones and computers. In 2019, the Forgivemoji campaign was launched. Forgivemoji's site made an open call to the public to give their designs for a new forgiveness emoji, with the goal of presenting the symbol to the Unicode Consortium and getting it accepted by people.Tuomo Pesonen, communications director of the Unicode Consortium, explained why the forgiveness emoji isindispensablein today's world. “In our modern communication culture, emojis are an important way of expressing human feelings beyond words.” The campaign gained popularity, reaching over two million people around the world. They received many designs, including a bandaged heart, two holding hands, and people from different cultures hugging.After hundreds of people offered their ideas for this emoji, the winner was announced in February 2020.Former Finnish president Tarja Halonen was selected to choose the winner as she has been important in building bridges between people. The emoji that will be presented to the Unicode Consortium is an image of two hands giving a thumbs-up symbol in front of a heart. If the Unicode Consortium accepts the design, it will become available to the public in late 2021.The Forgivemoji campaign goes far beyond having a strong influence on social media. The message of showing forgiveness and understanding is helpful for the world at large.8. What's the idea behind the Fogivemoji campaign?A. people develop pleasant habits.B. To get people more friendly to each other.C. To pick a forgiveness emoji for the public to use.D. To make mobile phones and computers more convenient to use.9. What does the underlined word “indispensable” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Necessary.B. Different.C. Changeable.D. Interesting.10. Why was Tarja Halonen selected to choose the winner for the campaign?A. She launched the campaign herself.B. She designed the most popular emoji.C. She was familiar with the emoji history.D. She played an important role in relating people.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. Forgiveness is important for peopleB. Emoji for forgiveness is on the wayC. Emojis are becoming interestingly popularD. Finnish people explore the stories of emojisDAvi Loeb, a scientist, believes that we are not alone in the universe. The belief fits withLoeb's alien spaceship theory that at least one alien spaceship might be flying over the orbit of Jupiter, which won the international attention last year.Astronomers inHawaiifound the first known interstellar object in late 2017. It was a bit of light moving so fast past the sun that it could only have come from another star. Almost every astronomer on the planet was trying tofigure out how the object, called “Oumuamua” got to our far-away part of the Milky way galaxy. “One possibility is that ‘Oumuamua’ is debris from an advanced technological equipment,” Loeb said. “Technology comes from another solar system just showed up at our door. ”“‘Oumuamua’ is not an alien spaceship,” Paul Sutter, another scientist wrote. He suggested Loeb was seeking publicity. Most scientists think “Oumuamua” is some sort of rock. They think it could be an icy wandering comet.Loeb says that “Oumuamua's” behavior means it can't be a block of rock shaped like a long photo. He thinks it's more likely an object that's very long and thin, perhaps like a long pancake or a ship's sail. Loeb says that if someone shows him evidence thatcontradictshis beliefs, he will immediately give in.Loeb believes himself a truth-teller and risk-taker in an age of very safe, too-quiet scientists. “The worst thing that can happen to me is that I would be relieved of my management duties, and that would give me even more time to focus on science,” Loeb says. He said he wouldn't mind giving up all the titles he had and returning to the Israeli farming village where he grew up.12. What does Loeb say about “Oumuamua”?A. It is an icy comet.B. It looks like a long photo.C. It is actually some sort of rock.D. It may come from another alien civilization.13. What does the underlined word “contradicts” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Goes against.B. Relies on.C. Turns to.D. Searches for.14. What do you think of Loeb?A. He is foolish.B. He is unsatisfied with his titles.C. He is a firm believer in scientific truth.D. He is uncertain about his career future.15. What's the best title for the text?A. Have Aliens Paid a Visit in Spaceships?B. Do We Really Know about Space Theory?C. Scientists Are Working on High TechnologyD. Astronomers Are Encouraging Space Travel第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年安徽宣城中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案
2020年安徽宣城中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AThe last thing Caitlin Hipp would have expected as she prepared to turn 28 years old was to be living at homewith her parents. But through working as a part-time skating instructor and restaurant server, she isn't able to earn enough to live anywhere other than home.To some degree, multigenerational households have always been a part of American life. However, the number of young adults who have been moving back in with their parents — or never leaving home in the first place — has been growing steadily.UBS Financial Services released a report that even suggests one reason for the growing number of young adultsstill living at home could be that their family doesn't want them to leave.The report shows that 74 percent of millennials (千禧一代)get some kind of financial support from their parents after college. It finds that millennials have redefined the ties that connect parents and children. Millennials see their parents as peers,friends and instructors. Nearly three quarters talked with their parents more than once a week during college. In return, their parents happily provide financial support well into adulthood, helping fund everything for them.Stuart Hoffman, chief economist for the PNC Financial Services Group in theUS, said the number of young adults striking out on their own fell during the Great Recession. Although job growth for millennials since 2014 has improved, that doesn't necessarily mean that millennials are starting to fly the nest. He said, “They may like living at home and being able to save money.“ There's no doubt it has held back household formation and purchases of things people spend money on related to household formation and perhaps related to child-raising," Hoffman explained. "But they are probably traveling more and eating out more if they don't have a house expense or marriage. I don't know if it represents a change in moral values. But it's much more common for adult children to live in their parents’ homes because it's becoming part of the culture.1. What can we learn from the UBS Financial Services' report?A. Millennials are on good terms with their parents.B. Millennials are financially independent after college.C. Parents are unwilling to give their young adults allowance.D. Parents want their kids to stay with them forever.2. What does Hoffman think of young adults' living at home?A. It increases the consumption of household products.B. It may continue despite job growth.C. It is a sign of shift in moral values.D. It is new in American culture.3. What is the author's purpose of writing this passage?A. To introduce millennials' living habits.B. To stress the importance of financial independence.C. To explain why American young adults still live at home.D. To inform people of a social trend in theUS.BWhen Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade, she came home one day to find that her dad had lefta book titled The Double Helix on her bed. She put it aside, thinking it was one of those detective tales she loved.On a rainy Saturday, she picked up the book. As she sped through the pages, she became fascinated by the drama, which encouraged her to explore nature's wonders. Even though her high school teacher told her that girls didn't become scientists, she decided she would.She worked with a biologist, Charpentier, to turn a curiosity of nature into an invention—an easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA. Known as Crispr, the tool will transform the human race. James Watson, the author of The Double Helix, later told her it was the most important biological advance: since he and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA.For this achievement, Doudna and Charpentier were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020. Until now, only five women, beginning with Marie Curie in 1911, had won or shared the Nobel for Chemistry out of 184 award winners. When this year's prize was announced, Dr. Charpentier said it would provide a message specifically to young girls who would like to follow the path of science and to show them that women can also be awarded prizes.A few decades from now, if it becomes possible and sate to edit DNA, should we allow parents to improve the IQ and physical strength of their kids? Should we let them decide eye color1 ? Skin color1 ? Height? After helping to discover Crispr, Dr. Doudna has become a leader in considering these moral issues. That's the main message weshould take from this Nobel: New technologies can be a huge benefit to the human race, but in order to make sure they are used wisely, it's important for people to understand them.4. Jennifer Doudna decided to become a scientist because,__________A. her father pushed herB. a book inspired herC. her teacher encouraged herD. James Watson motivated her5. Dr. Doudna was awarded the Nobel Prize because,__________.A. she wrote the book “The Double Helix"B. she discovered the structure of DNAC. she is a hardworking woman scientistD. she helped invent a tool for editing DNA6. According to passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. The two women's success will inspire more girls to be devoted to science.B. Since 1911, there have been 184 people who won the Nobel for chemistry.C. If girls follow the path of science, they will surely achieve their goals.D. Crispr will make a big difference to the human race.7. Which words can best describe Jennifer Doudna?A. Determined and responsible.B. Ambitious and humorous.C. Cruel and indifferent.D. Fearless and stubborn.CWhen I was a kid, my mom set aside some breakfast food for supper every nowand then. I remember one night after a long, hard day at work, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and a plate of extremely burnt biscuits on the table. I waited to see if my dad would get annoyed.All my dad did was to reach for the biscuits, smile at my mom and ask me how my day at school had been. I don't remember what I told him that night but I do remember watching him add butter and jelly on that ugly burnt biscuit and ate every bite of that thing. He never made a face nor uttered a word about it!When I rose from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for overcooking the biscuits and I will never forget what he said, “Honey, I love burnt biscuits every now and then."Later that night, I went to say good night to my daddy, and I wondered if he really liked his biscuits burnt. He wrapped me up in his arms and said gently, "Your mom put in a hard day at work today and she is really tired. Besides, a little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!As I have grown older, I've thought about that many times. Life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. Learning to accept each other's faults and choosing to celebrate each other's differences contribute to ahealthy, growing, and lasting relationship. We could extend this philosophy to any relationship, such as a husband-wife, parent-child, or friendship. Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket. Keep it in your own. So, please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burnt one will do just fine.8. How did the author's dad react to the burnt biscuit?A. He set it aside for breakfast.B. He ate butter and jelly instead.C. He uttered his complaints loudly.D. He ate it up as if nothing happened.9. Which of the following words can best describe the author's dad?A. Caring.B. Determined.C. ProudD. Hardworking.10. What does the author suggest people do in the last paragraph?A. Show understanding to imperfect things.B. Ask the children to respect their parents.C. Enjoy the over-cooked biscuits willingly.D. Make important decisions on your own.11. In which section of a magazine may this passage appear?A. History and culture.B. Family and relationship.C. Cuisine and health.D. Entertainment and sports.DThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included on December 17, 2020 China's Tai Chi on the RepresentativeList of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston, capital ofJamaica.“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central China's Henan province, Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing, but is also deeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture, such as medicine and philosophy,”Zhu Xianghua says, who is the son of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions, attracting more than 100 million people to practice, the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu. They think of it as a slow exercise, which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents. Instead, manyyoung people are turning to the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress, which was placed on the UNESCO's List in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi, joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in the last decades. Xi'an Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi. Wang Yunbing, a professor in the university's sports center, stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese eivilization. Since 2014, the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation. It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chi lovers around the globe. In January 2020, Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.12. What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?A. It originated from fast Kung Fu action.B. It was born around the 1750s in a village.C. It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.D. It integrates Chinese medicine and western philosophy.13. Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?A. They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.B. The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.C. They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.D. Yoga was included in the world culture earlier than Tai Chi.14. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A. To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.B. To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.C. To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.D. To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.15.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCO's List.B. Tai Chi is Competing against Yoga.C. Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.D. Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年安徽宣城中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年安徽宣城中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AThe 2021 Weibo Movie Night—an award ceremony jointly organized by Sina Weibo and China Movie Channel—was held on June 12, gathering around 100 filmmakers and A-list stars. Following are some upcoming films.BipolarCast: Dou Jingtong, Tian Zhuangzhuang and Wang ZhiwenDirector: Li MengqiaoAudience will follow a young woman’s unusual trip across China,who wishes to send a stolen lobster (龙虾) back to the sea. Li said that it’s a sort of experiment, examining the line between dreams and reality. Andthis is singer-actress Dou Jingtong’s first leading role.On Your MarkCast: Wang Yanhui and Zhang YouhaoDirector: Chiu Keng Gua (Malaysia)Inspired from a true story,On Your Markis about a taxi driver and his son, a marathon enthusiast who’s struggling with a visually-impaired disease. In order to help his son to realize his dream, the father joins a marathon training group to serve as his son’s personal “competition assistant”. This film is expected to tug the heartstrings of moviegoers near Father’s Day.TheBattleatLakeChangjinCast: Wu Jing, Hu Jun, Li Chen and Zhang HanyuDirector: Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark and Dante LamThe film centers on how the Chinese People’s Volunteers fearlessly fought against foreign invaders during an extremely cold winter. The battle destroyed around 13,000 enemies of US troops, becoming a turning point to lay the foundation for the final victory.Chinese DoctorsCast: Zhang Hanyu, Yuan Quan, Zhu Yawen and Li ChenDirector: Liu WeiqiangAdapted from true stories, it is about Chinese medical staff’s battle to rescue lives during the COVID-19 outbreak last year inWuhanJinyintanHospital.1. Who plays the leading role inBipolar?A. Dou Jingtong.B. Yuan Quan.C. Li Mengqiao.D. Zhang Hanyu.2. Which film focuses on the war betweenChinaand theU.S.?A.Bipolar.B.On Your Mark.C.Chinese Doctors.D.TheBattleatLakeChangjin.3. What doOn Your MarkandChinese Doctorshave in common?A. They both star Zhang Hanyu.B. They are based on true stories.C. They reflect the efforts to rescue lives.D. They are directed by Chinese directors.BIn the old days, when you had to drive to a movie theater to get some entertainment, it was easy to see how your actions could have an impact（影响）on the environment. After all, you were jumping into your car, driving across town, coughing out emissions（产生排放）and using gas all the way. But now that we're used to staying at home and streaming movies, we might get a littleproud. After all, we're just picking up our phones and maybe turning on the TV. You're welcome. Mother Nature.Not so fast, says a recent report from the French-based Shift Project. According to "Climate Crisis: The Unsustainable Use of Online Video", digital technologies are responsible for 4% of greenhouse gas emissions, and that energy use is increasing by 9% a year. Watching a half-hour show would cause 1. 6 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions. That's like driving 6. 28 kilometers. And in the European Union, the Eureca project found that data centers（where videos are stored）there used 25% more energy in 2017 compared to just three years earlier, reports the BBC.Streaming is only expected to increase as webecome more enamored ofour digital devices（设备）and the possibility of enjoying entertainment where and when we want it increases. Online video use is expected to increase by four times from 2017 to 2022 and account for 80% of all Internet traffic by 2022. By then, about 60% of the world's population will be online.You're probably not going to give up your streaming services, but there're things you can do to help lessenthe impact of your online use, experts say. For example, according to Lutz Stobbe, a researcher from the Fraunhofer Institute in Berlin, we have no need to upload 25 pictures of the same thing to the cloud because it consumes energy every time. If instead you delete a few things here and there, you can save energy. Moreover, it's also a good idea to stream over Wi-Fi, watch on the smallest screen you can, and turn off your Wi-Fi in your home if you're not using your devices.4. What topic is the first paragraph intended to lead in?A. The environmental effects of driving private cars.B. The improvements on environmental awareness.C. The change in the way people seek entertainment.D The environmental impacts of screaming services.5. What does the underlined phrase become more enamored of" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Get more skeptical of.B. Become more aware of.C. Feel much crazier about.D. Get more worried about.6. What can we infer about the use of streaming services?A. It is being reduced to protect the planet.B. Its environmental effects are worsening.C. It is easily available to almost everyone.D. Its side effects have drawn global attention.7. Which of the following is the most environmentally-friendly?A. Watching downloaded movies on a mobile phone.B. Downloading music on a personal computer.C. Uploading a lot of images of the same thing.D. Playing online games over mobile networks.CI was at my parent’s dinner table. Before me was a worn journal of thin and discolor1 ed pages. It was my grandfather’s journal and now belonged to my father. My grandfather had passed away in the months leading up to my birth. I never got to visit the places he had frequented and the people who had been a part of his life’s journey.I was now about to enter his world, through the words he had left behind. Within minutes, I wascaptivatedby the power of the written words. In the magical script (笔迹) before me, I was transported to another age whenfood was an everyday art, planned, prepared and enjoyed in the company of others, and a time when people had the heart to pause their own lives to embrace (拥抱) each other’s struggles. All this was conveyed to me in the beauty of the words that flowed together to connect with the writer’s mind and understand the world they lived in.That kind of writing seems to be lost on us today. We have gotten used to writing in bite-sized pieces for a public looking for entertainment, and hungry for information. No wonder, there are nearly 200 million bloggers on the Internet and a new blog is created somewhere in the world every half a second. Instead of adding to our collective wisdom, most of these writings reflectthe superficiality (肤浅) and impatience of our day and age.This not only robs us of the skill of writing impressive essays, it also prevents us from exploring what is indeed important. Writing humbles (使谦卑) us in a way that is vital for our character growth, by reminding us about the limits of the self and our appropriate place in the vast flow of life. Writing frees us by helping us explore the unknown so that we really open up to magic of the world around us. I saw all of this in the writing of my grandfather. And I’ve seen it again and again in the writings of the greatest thinkers of humanity. Their writing reflect deep thought on issues of human importance.8. The underlined word “captivated” in the second paragraph can be replaced by “________”.A. puzzledB. frightenedC. attractedD. defeated9. In the author’s grandfather’s age, people ________.A. lived a hard lifeB. cared about each otherC. were fond of writingD. treated food as an art10. The author begins the text with her grandfather’s journal in order to ________.A. show her respect to her grandfatherB. present the importance of good writingC. express her interest in reading as well as writingD. raise the problems with today’s writing11. In the last paragraph, the author is trying to _________.A. discuss what good writing is likeB. express her strong desire to learn writing skillsC. stress the effects of her grandfather’s journal on herD. show her admiration for her grandfather’s writingDIt might have been Jimmy Kimmel, or any other sharp-tongued talk show hosts of late-night TV. In this instance, it was Samantha Bee, stating her opposition to childhood vaccinations humorously. “Who are you going to believe?” she asked. “Leading authorities on medical science, or 800 comments on your cousin’s Facebook page?”Joking about science can have serious effects, according to studies by communication scholars. Accordingly, since 2013, Paul, a psychological professor, has conducted studies of how satire (讥讽) can influence people’s beliefs about science, which have shown that if you want to interest people in science and shape their views on hot-button science issues, satirical humor can work better.Many Americans pay little attention to science. Even people who regularly watch TV news receive only scraps of science information in their media diet, because mainstream media outlets devote so little airtime to the subject. On top of that, some Americans may regard science as inaccessible.Yet satirical humor can reach viewers who would never watch NOVA or read — well, National Geographic. Millions of people watch late-night television programs live, and videos of these shows get millions of views on streaming services. In 2016, a vote conducted by the University of Delaware Center indicated that nearly one in 10 said they learned about science from late-night television shows.Late-night hosts may occasionally poke fun at scientists. More often, however, the hosts promote a positive image of science. By making science entertaining to audience with little knowledge of the topic, late-night television could spark science engagement. Furthermore, the researchers concluded that satirical shows had the biggest impact among the least educated viewers, thus helping to narrow a gap in attention to science. Though late-night satirical humor can boost science interest and awareness, it has its limits. Science is complex, and conveying that complexity in a few minutes while telling jokes can be a challenge.12. What does Paul’s studies of joking about science indicate?A. It may do serious damage to science.B. It can effectively popularize science.C. It totally changes people’s attitude to science.D. It will shift people’s attention from entertainment to science.13. Why do TV watchers receive a little science information?A. Because they enjoy watching entertainments.B. Because science is not easy to come up with.C. Because they find no interest in science issues.D. Because science is scarcely seen on mainstream media.14. What do we know about the late-night shows involving science?A. The hosts get used to playing tricks on scientists.B. The hosts’ aim is to build a positive image of science.C. Education gap can be bridged through late-night shows.D. Science participation can be promoted among their viewers.15. What’s the author’s attitude towards combining science with satire?A. Critical.B. Objective.C. Positive.D. Negative.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年安徽省高考英语仿真模拟试题(附答案)
2020年安徽省高考英语仿真模拟试题（附答案）本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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1．What does the man want to do?A．Fly a kite．B．Go to the park．C．Play on the Internet．2．What will the girl buy this evening?A．Sunglasses．B．A scarf．C．Gloves．3．What does the man suggest the woman do?A．Take a taxi．B．Walk to the hotel．C．Ask someone else for help．4．Who is probably the woman?A．A hotel clerk．B．A police officer．C．The man's wife．5．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．A birthday party． B．New Year's gifts．C．The man's parents．第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话。
2020年安徽宣城中学高三英语三模试卷及答案
2020年安徽宣城中学高三英语三模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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ABrooklyn Botanic GardenBrief IntroductionThe Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) was acquired by the city of Brooklyn in 1854 along with the land that is Prospect Park.There are so many gardens on display at the BBG that is honestly hard to keep count ofthem. There’s the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden, the Osborne Garden, the Shakespeare Garden... you get the point. Each garden that is displayed will be showing off a different group of amazing plants that come m all sorts of color1 s and sizes. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers something for the entire family. They even have a Children’s Garden for the little ones.AttractionsJapanese Hill and Pond GardenOne of the most frequency visited gardens at BBG, the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden is certainly a favorite among visitors. This garden features a variety of styles as well as beautiful scenery with a viewing pavilion (亭子) and a waterfall. The Shogun Lantern featured in the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden is over 500 years old. It was given to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden as a gift from the city of Tokyo.Children’s GardenChildren have been planting plants at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden since 1914 and continue their efforts today. Currently, there are over a thousand children contributing to the Children’s Garden.Shakespeare GardenFor those who have fallen in love with the works of Shakespeare, this will be a garden that they can truly appreciate. Over 80 plants that have been mentioned in the writing of Shakespeare currently grow in the Shakespeare Garden.Getting to Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden: 900 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225Closest Subway: Prospect Park/ Eastern Parkway/ Franklin AvenueBus Tour Stops: Stop 34 or 35 Brooklyn routeOpening Times15 March— 6 November：Tuesday—Friday: 8:00 am—6:00 pm; Saturday—Sunday: 10:00 am—6:00 pm8 November —11 MarchMonday—Friday: 8:00 am—4:30 pm; Saturday —Sunday: 10:00 am—4:30 pm1.Where can visitors enjoy a waterfall?A.Osborne Garden.B.Shakespeare Garden.C.Children’s Garden.D.Japanese Hill and Pond Garden.2.How can visitors go to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden?A.By taking a bus to Prospect Park.B.By taking a bus to 34 Washington Avenue.C.By taking the subway to Franklin Avenue.D.By taking the subway to Stop 35 on the Brooklyn route.3.When can Nancy visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in December?A.5:00 pm on Thursday.B.8:30 am on Wednesday.C4:3 0 pm on Friday. D.9:00 am on Saturday.BWhen I was a kid, my mom set aside some breakfast food for supper every nowand then. I remember one night after a long, hard day at work, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and a plate of extremely burnt biscuits on the table. I waited to see if my dad would get annoyed.All my dad did was to reach for the biscuits, smile at my mom and ask me how my day at school had been. I don't remember what I told him that night but I do remember watching him add butter and jelly on that ugly burnt biscuit and ate every bite of that thing. He never made a face nor uttered a word about it!When I rose from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for overcooking the biscuits and I will never forget what he said, “Honey, I love burnt biscuits every now and then."Later that night, I went to say good night to my daddy, and I wondered if he really liked his biscuits burnt. He wrapped me up in his arms and said gently, "Your mom put in a hard day at work today and she is really tired. Besides, a little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!As I have grown older, I've thought about that many times. Life is full of imperfect things and imperfectpeople. Learning to accept each other's faults and choosing to celebrate each other's differences contribute to a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship. We could extend this philosophy to any relationship, such as a husband-wife, parent-child, or friendship. Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket. Keep it in your own. So, please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burnt one will do just fine.4. How did the author's dad react to the burnt biscuit?A. He set it aside for breakfast.B. He ate butter and jelly instead.C. He uttered his complaints loudly.D. He ate it up as if nothing happened.5. Which of the following words can best describe the author's dad?A. Caring.B. Determined.C. ProudD. Hardworking.6. What does the author suggest people do in the last paragraph?A. Show understanding to imperfect things.B. Ask the children to respect their parents.C. Enjoy the over-cooked biscuits willingly.D. Make important decisions on your own.7. In which section of a magazine may this passage appear?A. History and culture.B. Family and relationship.C. Cuisine and health.D. Entertainment and sports.CScientists have recently discovered thatAndean condors (秀鹫)— some of the world’s largest birds——barely flap their wings at all while flying. Instead, they use rising air currents to remain in the air for hours.The Andean condor is the world’s largest soaring bird. They can weigh up to 15 kilograms. Their wings, when spread out, measure up to three meters. Their main food source is the meat of large animals which have died. Soaring high in the sky allows condors to easily spot possible meals on the ground.Scientists worked together to study the flight patterns of these huge birds and how much effort the birds use when flying. To study the birds while they were in the sky, the researchers attached special devices which could record every beat of their wings.The scientists learned that most of the condors’ flapping— over 75%— came when the birds were taking off. Once in the sky, the birds flew for very long periods of time without flapping at all. In fact, they only flapped theirwings for 1% of the time they were in the air. One bird flew for over five hours without flapping, covering nearly 117miles.Soaring without flapping is important because birds bum energy every time they flap their wings.The birds’ soaring isn’t magic. They use the fact that hot air rises to keep themselves up. As hot air rises, it often creates “thermals”— currents of warm air moving upward. The condors soar by making use of these thermals. The tricky part is finding thermals and moving between them.When birds are forced to land and take off again often, it costs them a lot of energy. The researchers learned that to avoid having to land, the condors did most of their non-take-off flapping when they were closer to the ground and looking for a new thermal.The scientists reported that even though all of the condors they studied were young, they knew well how to take advantage of the air currents.8. What can we learn about the Andean condor from the text?A. They live mairly on small animals.B. Their wingspan is at least three meters.C. They rely on hot air to remain high in the sky.D. They are the birds with the strongest flying ability.9. Why was the equipment tied to the birds?A. To measure how far they could fly without flapping.B. To keep track of how often they flapped while flying.C. To calculate the energy required for their flight.D. To confirm their flight patterns.10. Which of the following acts consumes the most energy for a condor?A. Hunting for food.B. Flying in the sky.C. Getting off the ground.D. Landing on the ground.11. What can we infer from the text?A. Condors flap the most when looking for a new thermal.B. No condor can fly for more than five hours without flapping.C. Condors don’t need to look for thermals when soaring in the sky.D. Soaring by using thermals is probably a natural ability of condors.DWhen Alex Linwas 11 years old, he read an alarming article in the newspaper, which said that people were burying old computers in backyards, throwing TVs into streams, and dumping (丢弃) cell phones in the garbage. This was dangerous because e-waste contains harmful chemicals that can leak into the environment, getting into crops, animals, water supplies and people.Alex was really worried and decided to make it next project for WIN-the Westerly Innovations Network. Alex and six of his friends had formed this organization to help solve community problems two years before.But what could they do about this project with e-waste? The team spent several weeks gathering information about the harmful chemicals in e-waste and their effects on humans. They learned how to dispose(处置) of e-waste properly and how it could be recycled. Then, they sent out a Survey and found only one in eight know what e-waste was, let alone how to properly dispose of it.Alex and his friends went into action. They advertised in the local newspaper and distributed notices to students, asking residents to bring their unwanted electronics to the school parking lot. The drive lasted two days, and they collected over 9, 500 kilograms of e-waste. The next step was to set up a long-term e-waste drop-off center for the town. After some research, they’d learned that reusing is the best way to deal with electronic devices and it is seven times more efficient than recycling. So, they began learning to retrofit (翻新) computers themselves and distributed them to students who didn’t have their own. In this way, they could help students in the area and protect the environment at the same time.For a lasting solution to e-waste, the drop-off center wasn’t enough. Lawswould have to be passed. In 2016, WIN helped push for an e-waste bill in their town, which required companies that manufactured or sold electronics to take back e-waste. The bill clearly forbids the dumping of e-waste. Because of the work of WIN, more and more people, like Alex and his team, are getting the message about safe disposal of e-waste. As Alex says, “Today’s technology should not become tomorrow’s harmful garbage.”12. What was Alex’s worry after he read the article?A. The littering of e-waste.B. The recycling of plastic.C. The change of environment.D. At 11 p.m. on Monday.13. What did Alex do to start the project?A. Set up WIN.B. Collect information.C. Ask friends for help.D. The overuse of old computer.14. Which can best describe the way Alex and his team did their work?A. Traditional.B. Competitive.C. Scientific.D. Convenient.15. What message does the story convey?A. There is no end to perfection.B. success comes through failure.C. Every positive attitude has a reward.D. young people can make a big difference.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年安徽宣城中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案
2020年安徽宣城中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AEver wonder why there are so many people polluting the earth? Ever say to yourself：Hey, I wish that I could do more to help the environment? Have you ever thought about trying to help the earth but never really did it? Well, here are some pretty easyand skillful ideas for that green - earth desire inside you.●Turn off your computer. By leaving it on all day you are creating more CO2than a regular passenger would, driving to and from work in one day.● Ride your bike or carpool (合用汽车).Obviously, youare creating less CO2which will help the ozone(臭氧).● Make a garden. Even simply grow some plants in your kitchen, which will help produce more oxygen while eating up some of that evil CO2.● Buy local groceries. It creates less impact on the environment. Besides, you're supporting your local farmers.● Recycle. You had to see this coming. But you have no idea how much you are helping the environment by simply reusing a water bottle instead of buying a huge pack at the store.● Don't run the water while brushing. It saves you money and helps the water resources.● Open the curtains. Natural light is much prettier and it will keep the energy usage down.● Rechargeable batteries. You have no idea how much it takes to get rid of batteries. Do yourself a favor. Save some money and some energy.1. If you don't want to create more CO2, you may_______.A. turn off your computer or open the curtainsB. turn off your computer or ride your bike or carpoolC. make a garden or open the curtainsD. use rechargeable batteries or make a garden2. Which of the following can best describe the function of the first paragraph?A. Main body.B. Argument.C. Lead - in.D. Conclusion.3. The main idea of the passage is about________.A. the importance of environmental protectionB. some ways about how to prevent pollutionC. some suggestions about how to save energyD. some suggestions about environmental protectionBNextdoor，an online social network for neighbors，says it has attracted $60 million from early backers of technology giants，Google，Amazon and Facebook.The new investment，1ed by venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and investment firm Tiger Global Management，values Nextdoor at more than $500 million，said a personfamiliar with the matter.Nextdoor members make Facebook-style postings，giving or seeking recommendations for services such as babysitters and yard maintenance or local retailers and restaurants. They also post about community issues such as parking，crimeand safety，or items for sale or loan.The investment sum emphasizes the appeal of businesses that can tap into the growing use of mobile devices，as well as social networking Perhaps the best current example is Twitter，which is preparing for an initial public offering that values the company at up to about $11 billion.“We’re all spending more time with our screens，more engaged，but I think data shows we’re less connected，”said John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins，mentioning his own experience of knowing few of his neighbors. Nextdoor，with its ability to introduce neighbors to each other，helps people regain the sense of connection，he said.Early next year，Nextdoor plans to expand to Canada，followed by Great Britain，Australia，and South Africa，chief executive NiravTolia said. While Nextdoor has not yet have made any profit after two years of operations，Tolia said he is not worried.“If we look at the great companies at this stage，none of them started to monetize this early in their evolution. ”Tolia said. “It’s all about getting the product right. ”Eventually，Nextdoor plans to tap into local advertising，he said.Nextdoor is currently used in 22，527 neighborhoods across the United States，up from 5，694 a year ago. Including the latest funding round，it has raised just over $100 million.4. What attitude do the early backers of technology grant hold towards Nextdoor?A. They doubt its value.B. They think poorly of it.C. They are in favor of it.D. They are worried about it.5. What is mainly discussed about Nextdoor in Paragraph 3?A. Its members.B. Its service.C. Its value.D. Its location.6. What is the author’s purpose of mentioning Twitter in Paragraph 4?A. To support his viewpoint.B. To post an advertisement.C. To introduce a network.D. To makea public offer.7. How does Nirav Tolia feel about the future of Nextdoor?A. Curious.B. Upset.C. Cautious.D. Optimistic.CThe market for tourism in remote areas is booming as never before. Countries all across the world are actively promoting their wilderness regions-such as mountains, Arctic lands, deserts, small islands and wetlands— to high-spending tourists. The attraction of these areas is obvious: by definition, wilderness tourism requires little or no initial investment. But that does not mean that there is no cost.Once a location is established as a main tourist destination, the effects on the local community are profound. Hill-farmers can make more money from foreign travellers than working in their fields. It is not surprising that many o£ them give up their farm-work. In some hill-regions, this has led to a serious decline in farm output and a change in the local diet, because there is lacking labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems. The result has been that many people in these regions have turned to outside supplies of rice and other foods.InArcticand desert societies, year-round survival has traditionally depended on hunting animals and fish and collecting fruit over a ly short season. However, as some inhabitants become involved in tourism, they no longer have time to collect wild food; this has led to increasing dependence on bought food and stores. What should they do if these new sources of income dry up?The physical impact of visitors is another serious problem associated with the growth in adventure tourism. Much attention has focused on erosion along major roads, but perhaps more important are the forest destruction and impacts on water supplies arising from the need to provide tourists with cooked food and hot showers. In both mountains and deserts, slow-growing trees are often the main sources of fuel and water supplies may belimited through heavy use.8. Why are some countries promoting the wilderness regions to tourists?A. The wildness regions are accessible to tourists.B. The landscapes there are beautiful and unique.C. Developing tourism there doesn't need much investment.D. Lots of high-spending tourists prefer such remote regions.9. What is the effect of tourism on the local community?A. Many hill farmers have turned to outside supplies of foods.B. There is enough labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems.C. Farm output there has increased and local diet has changed.D. The local people's new sources of income will dry up soon.10. Which might be the best title of the passage?A. The future of wilderness tourism.B. The impacts of wilderness tourism.C. The destruction of wilderness tourism.D. The disadvantages of wilderness tourism.11. If there is one more paragraph following the last paragraph, what will it talk about?A. The effects on local people.B. The solutions tothese problems.C. The choices of adventure tourists.D. The reasons for visiting remote areas.DI come to theUnited Statesten year ago. I would always say that I was trying to study, but there were always things like work and my kids that would not allow me to start.Now I realized that those were only excuses. What stopped me was that I was afraid to start studying again. I always believed I would learn by myself.One day, however, my son told me that he was sad because his friends would come over and I didn’t understand them because I didn’t speak English. He was also sad because I could never help him with his homework. That same day, I told myself, “Rocio, you have to start believing in yourself and you will see you can make it.”The next day, I went downtown to look for a big banner (横幅) in front of the school which said that they offered classes for adults. I came in to see if I could join, but the classes were closed already. That night I took the kids to the movies, and on the way back, I told them we would take a new route. I ended up getting lost. That’s the way I foundChaffeyCollege. The following Monday, I went to ask for information. They told me that summer schoolwas starting that week.That’s how I started studying English last summer. It is difficult, but I have had great rewards. My daughter had to write a story for school. It was about the female they most admired and why . She wrote that I was the person she most admired because I had started going to College. I will never forget this.12. According to the passage, the author probably is a .A. teacherB. doctorC. fatherD. mother13. What made the author make up her mind to study English?A. What her son said.B. What her daughter said.C. Thinking about herself.D. Thinking about her daughter.14. How did they findChaffeyCollege?A. On the way to the movies.B. They took a new route and got lost.C. Ask a stranger for information.D. According to the banner.15. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The author came to theUnited Statesfrom another country.B. The author had two children at least including one daughter.C. What really changed the author’s life was she believed in herself.D. The author wrote that she was the person her son most admired.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
安徽省郎溪县2020届高考仿真模拟考试(最后一卷)英语试题(含答案)
安徽省郎溪县2020年高考仿真模拟考试英语试题全卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
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第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，现将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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1.Where has the woman been?A.The post office.B.The supermarket.C.The restaurant.2.What does the man think of traveling by train?A.Tiring.B.Boring.C.Interesting.3.What will the man do tomorrow?A.Go to the airport.B.Meet a specialist.C.Look after his brother.4.How does the woman go to work now?A.By train.B.By car.C.By bus.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.Doctor Bush’s schedule.B.A meeting in London.C.Their travel plan.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2019-2020学年安徽省宣城市朗溪县中学高三英语下学期期末试题含解析
2019-2020学年安徽省宣城市朗溪县中学高三英语下学期期末试题含解析一、选择题1. After supper the old lady would sit down by the fire, sometimes for ____ an hour, thinking of her young and happy days.A. as long asB. as soon asC. as far asD. as many as参考答案：A2. I don’t know the reason you were absent from the meeting, but I’m sure that someone will tell me the reason you haven’t told me.A. why, thatB. that, whyC. because, whichD. of which, what参考答案：A略3. Every means _________, but none proved __________.A. have tried; a successB. have been tried; successfulC. has tried; to be successfulD. has been tried; successful 参考答案：D4. Only when he apologizes for his rudeness ____to him again.A. I will speak.B. will I speak.C. do I speak.D. I speak.参考答案：B5. This is a very special flower and it can ________a strong sweet perfume at night.A. give outB. give upC. give inD. give over参考答案：A略6. I don’t think your bag is .A．worthy the price B．worth of the priceC．worth the price D．worthy to buy参考答案：C7. When I arrived, Bryan took me to see the house___ I would be staying.A. whatB. whenC. whereD. which参考答案：C8. I do not feel give you everything you want.A. confident toB. convenient toC. troublesome toD. bound to参考答案：D略9. —James, I am sorry I used your computer when you were away this morning.—_______.A. Forget itB. My pleasureC. You are welcomeD. Don’t mention it参考答案：A10. I _____ in London for many years, but I’ve never regretted my final decision to move back to China.A.have livedB. was livingC. livedD. had lived参考答案：C略11. Reality is not the way you wish things to be, nor the way they appear to be, ____ the way they actually are.A. asB. orC. butD. and参考答案：C12. ________ its health benefits, dancing is a fun way to release positive energy and make society more pleasant.A. As a result ofB. In view ofC. In terms ofD. In addition to参考答案：D【详解】考查介词短语辨析。
2020-2021学年安徽宣城中学高三英语一模试题及答案
2020-2021学年安徽宣城中学高三英语一模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AAQUILA Children’s Magazine is the most intelligent read for curious kids. Full of enthusiastic articles and challenging puzzles, every issue covers science, history and general knowledge. AQUILA is a quality production, beautifully illustrated with contemporary artwork throughout.● Intelligent reading for 8-12 year-olds● Cool science and challenging projects● Inspires self-motivated learning● Exciting new topic every issueAQUILA is created and owned by an independent UK company. It has 28 pages,printed on high-quality paper and there are no advertisements or posters. Instead it is full of well-written articles, thought-provoking ideas and great contemporary artwork. Each monthly issue is centred around a new topic.AQUILA works as a superb learning extension to current primary (or KS2 and KS3) curriculum (课程), but it is much more than that! Entertaining and always surprising, AQUILA is recommended because it widens children’s interest and understanding, rather than encouraging them to concentrate only on their favourite subjects. It gives children a well-rounded understanding of the world, in all its complexity.The concepts in AQUILA can be challenging, requiring good comprehension and reading skills. 8 years is usually a good age to start. Some gentle interest from an adult is often helpful at the start.In 2020 AQUILA will have been in publication for 28 years, but it has never appeared in newsstands or shops. We are subscription only.AQUILA SubscriptionUK: 12 Months £55 - 4 Months £30Europe: 12 Months £60 -4 Months £35World: 12 Months £70 - 4 Months £35BirthdaysSelect the Birthday option, write a gift message and choose the birthday month. We will dispatch to arrive at the start of the month you have entered. The package posts in a blue envelope marked ‘Open on your birthday’.1.What is special about AQUILA?A.It is available in shops.B.It is for kids of all ages.C.It has no advertisements.D.It prints readers’ artworks.2.What does AQUILA offer its readers?A.Articles on modern art.B.Family reading materials.C.Ideas on improving readingskills.D.Knowledge beyond school subjects.3.AQUILA is intended for ________.A.foreign language learnersB.children with learning difficultiesC.parent-child reading loversD.curious kids with good comprehensionBOne Sunday morning, my family and I went to a popular restaurant for breakfast. As soon as we walked into Restaurant Happy Meal, a young waitress showed us to a table.We ordered our food and soon after, our food came. Just as we were about to begin our meal, we heard someone shouting for the boss.“What is this? A dead fly in my food!’’ a man with a deep scar (疤) acrosshis face shouted angrily. He strongly hit his fist on the table and swept the plates and cups off it.Thesecame crashing to the floor, breaking into pieces. His companion, a huge man with a tattoo on his arm, stared angrily at the boss who stood nervously in front of the two gangsters (歹徒).The boss apologized repeatedly to the angry customers and tried to calm them down by offering to replace their food. He even told them that they could have their meal for free.The commotion(混乱) affected the business of the restaurant. Fearing that aquarrel would happen, many customers quickly paid for their meals and left the restaurant hurriedly. Some of them had not even finished their breakfast.My father told us to eat our food quickly and not to look at the two angry men. We obeyed him and finished our food within minutes. That was probably the quietest and fastest breakfast my family ever had.Although my father warned us not to look at the two unruly (任性的) customers, I could not help stealing aglance at them.I saw that the boss had managed to calm the two angry customers. Fresh food and drinks were brought to their table. They sat down again and continued their breakfast. Meanwhile the waitress who had shown us to our table earlier swept up the broken china.4. What does the underlined word “These” refer to?A. Tables.B. Cups and plates.C. Two angry customers.D. Dead fly and the food.5. What can we know about the owner from paragraph 4?A. He was sorry for what had happened.B. He was angry with the two customers.C. He was pardoned by the two customers.D. He was disappointed that the men caused problems here.6. What can we infer about the writer and his family?A. They might often talk while they ate.B. They ordered a lot of food each time they ate out.C. They often ate silently and that day was no exception.D. They usually did not like to be disturbed while they ate.7. What did the writer think of the boss?A. Foolish.B. Active.C. Hardworking.D. Wise.CIt is a question people have been asking for ages. Is there a way to turn back the aging process?For centuries, people have been looking for a “fountain of youth”. The idea is that if you find a magical fountain, and drink from its waters, you will not age.Researchers in New York did not find an actual fountain of youth, but they may have found a way to turn back the aging process. It appears the answer may be hidden right between your eyes, in an area called the hypothalamus (下丘脑). The hypothalamus is part of your brain. It controls important activities within the body.Researchers at New York’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that hypothalamus neural (神经的) stem cells also influence how fast aging takes place in the body.What are stem cells(干细胞)? They are simple cells that can develop into specialized cells, like blood or skin cells. Stem cells can also repair damaged tissues and organs.Dongsheng Cai is a professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was the lead researcher in a study on aging in mice. He and his team reported their findings in the journal Nature, Cai explained when hypothalamus function is in decline, particularly the loss of hypothalamus stem cells, and this protection against the aging development is lost. it eventually leads to aging.Using this information, the researchers began trying to activate, or energize, the hypothalamus laboratory mice. They did this by injecting the animals with stem cells, Later, the researchers examined tissues and tested for changes in behavior. They looked for changes in the strength and coordination (协调) of the animals muscles. They also studied the social behavior and cognitive ability of the mice. The researchers say the results show that the treatment slowed aging in the animals, Cai says injecting middle-aged mice with stem cells from younger mice helped the older animals live longer.But these results were just from studying mice in a laboratory. If the mice can live longer, does that mean people could have longer lives? The next step is to see if the anti-aging effects also work in.8. In Paragraph 2 a “fountain of youth” is mentioned to ________.A. introduce the main topicB. show a hidden secret.C. describe scientists researchD. recommend a way to stay young9. Aging takes place in the body when _______.A. stem cells develop into specialized cellsB. there are important activities within the bodyC. hypothalamus neural stem cells fail to protect against agingD. the hypothalamus fails to repair damaged tissues and organs10. What do we know about the researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from the text?A. They did experiments to see how stem cells work.B. They studied mice to find their connection with humans.C. They have found a possible way to slow the aging progress.D. They have found no changes in mice s behavior during the experiment11. What will the researchers probably do next?A. They will help some animals live longer.B. They will announce the fountain of youth doesn’t existC. They will develop products to help people live a longer life immediatelyD. They will do research to see if what they have found in mice will apply to humans.DThis year researchers expect the world to snap 1.35 trillion photographs, or about 3.7 billion per day. All those pixels (像素) take up a lot of room if they are stored on personal computers or s phones, which is one reason why many people store their images in the cloud. But unlike a hard on drive which can be encrypted to protect its data, cloud storage users have to trust that a tech platform will keep their private pictures safe. Now a team of Columbia University computer scientists has developed a tool to encrypt (加密) images stored on many popular cloud services while allowing authorized users to browse and display their photographs as usual.Malicious (恶意的) attempts to access or leak cloud-based photographs can expose personal information. In November 2019, for example, a bug in the popular photograph storage app Google Photos mistakenly shared some users' private videos with strangers. Security experts also worry about employees at cloud storage companies on purpose accessing users' images.So the Columbia researchers came up with a system called Easy Secure Photos (ESP), which they presented at a recent conference. “We wanted to see if we could make it possible to encrypt data while using existing services,” says computer scientist Jason Nieh, one of the developers of ESP. “Everyone wants to stay with Google Photos and not have to register on a new encrypted-image cloud storage service.”To overcome this problem, they created a tool that preserves blocks of pixels but moves them around to effectively hide the photograph. First, ESP's algorithm (算法) divides a photograph into three separate files, each one containing the image's red, green or blue color1 data. Then the system hides the pixel blocks around among these three files (allowing a block from the red file, for instance, to hide out in the green or blue ones). But the program does nothing within the pixel blocks, where all the image processing happens. As a result, the files remain unchanged images but end up looking like grainy black-and-white ones to anyone who accesses them without the decryption (解密) key.12. What's probably the main purpose for people to store images in the cloud?A. To save storage room.B. To make photos beautiful.C. To try a new storage way.D. To keep their privacy safe.13. Why might employees in cloud storage companies be distrusted by experts?A. They sell users' passwords.B. They have invented new tools.C. They often let out personal information.D. They may steal a glance at users' images.14. What's the advantage of ESP?A. It can provide clear images.B. It can decrease the upload time.C. It can classify images automatically.D. It can encrypt data on the original platform.15. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A. Method of decryption.B. Image-processing technique.C. Separate files of images.D. Data analysisof color1 s.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年安徽宣城中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析
2020-2021学年安徽宣城中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AReturns & Refund Guarantee（保证；保证书）The “Returns & Refund Guarantee” is a promise provided by sellers for every item they sell on DHgate. com. When you receive an item that was bought and paid for on our site, and you find it is not as described or isof low quality, you can contact the seller to resolve these problems. DHgate will offer additional assistance if the seller is not cooperative.Scope（范围）The following points should not be included in the “Returns & Refund Guarantee”：▲The seller didn't make any promise.▲The seller can provide evidence to prove the items are as described.▲You didn't contact the seller within the promised time.▲You have released the payment to the seller before asking DHgate for help.Sellers are able to set up the following promises：Returning items for any reasonBuyers can return items for a refund within a specific date which has been set up by sellers, such as 3 days, and 7 days from the day when the items are received. The items' receiving date is the date that is indicated on the shipping carrier's official website. Buyers should prepay any return shipping cost, which will be given back to the buyers after the seller receives the items as long as the items are returned in the same exact condition as when they were delivered.Returns or Refunds accepted if the product has quality issuesBuyers can return the items for a refund when they are not as described or possess quality issues by communicating directly with the seller. The seller is responsible for the return shipping cost.Buyers can get a refund and keep the items when the items are not as described or possess quality issues by negotiating directly with sellers.1.Who can get additional assistance from DHgate in the guarantee?A.The buyers in physical stores.B.The buyers on DHgate. com.C.The sellers on DHgate. com.D.Both the buyers and the sellers.2.Which situation is within the scope of the guarantee?A.The seller didn't make any promise.B.The buyer has paid the seller in advance.C.The buyer asked for help within the promised time.D.The seller proves that there is nothing wrong with the item.3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.Not all the sellers make promises.B.DHgate sometimes will pay the buyers.C.Sellers should prepay return shipping cost.D.The buyer can't keep the items after getting a refund.BHappiness is not a warm phone, according to a new study exploring the link between young life satisfaction and screen time. The study was led by professor of psychology Jean M. Twenge at San Diego State University (SDSU).To research this link, Twenge, along with colleagues Gabrielle Martin at SDSU and W. Keith Campbell at the University of Georgia, dealt with data from the Monitoring the Future (MtF) study, a nationally representative survey of more than a million U. S. 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders. The survey asked students questions about how often they spent time on their Phones, tablets and computers, as well as questions about their face-to-face social interactions and their overall happiness.On average found that teens who spent more time in front of screen devices — playing computer games, using social media, texting and video chatting — were less happy than those who invested more time in non-screen activities like sports, reading newspapers and magazines, and face-to-face social interactions."The key to digital media use and happiness is limited use," Twenge said. "Aim to spend no more than two hours a day on digital media, and try to increase the amount of time you spend seeing friends face-to-face and exercising — two activities reliably linked to greater happiness."Looking at historical trends from the same age groups since the 1990s, it's easy to find that the increase of screen devices over time happened at the same time as a general drop-off in reported happiness inU. S.teens. Specifically, young peopled life satisfaction and happiness declined sharply after 2012. That's the year when the percentage of Americans who owned a smartphone rose above 50 percent. By far the largest change in teens' livesbetween 2012 and 2016 was the increase in the amount of time they spent on digital media, and the following decline in in-person social activities and sleep.4. Which method did Twenge's team use for the study?A. Calculating students' happiness.B. Asking students certain questions.C. Analyzing data from a survey.D. Doing experiments on screen time.5. How does the author develop the finding of the study in paragraph 3?A. By making a comparison.B. By giving an example.C. By making an argument.D. By introducing a concept.6. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A To draw a conclusion from the study.B. To offer some advice to the readers.C. To prove social activities' importance.D. To support the researchers' finding.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Quitting Phones Equals HappinessB. Screen Time Should Be BannedC. Teens' Lives Have Changed SharplyD. Screen-addicted Teens Are UnhappierCMikah Frye, a 9-year-old boy, was walking down the streets with his grandmother discussing Christmas gifts when he saw some homeless people struggling to stay warm in the cold night. Then he was thinking about a way to help the homeless to spend a warm Christmas.That thought stayed in Mikah Frye’s mind and when he reached home, Mikah informed his parents not to buy the Microsoft XBox gaming device he had asked for earlier. Mikah realized that by not buying the $300 device, he could instead donate over 30 blankets to the homeless. He knew how much it meant to be warm in the cold holiday season.Three years ago, Mikah and his parents were the ones living in a homeless shelter. Having suffered a financial crisis, they too had lost their house, not knowing where their next meal would come from and sharing a blanket every night. Mikah was six years old then but he remembered what it was like to have to give back that precious blanket every morning.Reaching out to the emergency shelter programme that looked after them 3 years ago, the family donated 60 blankets in the end, each with a personalized message of hope in Mikah’s handwriting stating: “They gave me a blanket, but I had to leave it. That’s why I want you to have your own blanket. Today, I live in my own house, and someday you will too. Your friend, Mikah.”The homeless people at the shelter may not have been able to give Mikah a Christmas gift in return but his gesture was noted by the billion dollar company Microsoft who made sure that Mikah was fooled into visiting their store so that Santa Claus could personally deliver an XBox from the company to him as a reward for making the top of “Santa’s list of nice boys” that year.8. Why did Mikah give up his Christmas gift?A. The device was out of date.B. His parents had a tight budget.C. He wanted to spend a warm Christmas.D. He decided to do something charitable.9. What made Mikah have a better understanding of the situation of the homeless?A. His own experience.B. His parents’ education.C. His visiting to the emergency shelter.D. The cold weather during the holiday season.10. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A. The homeless gave Mikah a gift in return.B. He finally got the gift he wanted on Christmas.C. The company Microsoft fooled Mikah into buying an Xbox.D Mikah wrote a thank-you note to the emergency shelter he lived in.11. What might be the best title for the text?A. Mikah’s Precious Christmas GiftB. Mikah’s Giving Warmth on ChristmasC. Microsoft Rewarded Nice Boys on Santa’s ListD. The Homeless Needed Blankets on a Cold ChristmasDA team of researchers from several institutions in the UK and one in Estonia has created a type of buoy（浮标）that has proven to be effective at frightening seabirds, thus preventing them from getting caught in gillnets—a type of vertical fishing net that is made of a material that makes it nearly invisible underwater.Every year, hundreds of thousands of seabirds die when they get caught in gillnets. Some estimates suggest that up to a half-million birds are caught in them each year. Over the years, researchers have created devices（装置）to prevent the birds from trying to catch fish near or in gillnets, but those didn't work well.To find a way that would work for all seabirds, the researchers first studied seabirds in a general sense, looking to find things that they would avoid. They noted that seabirds avoided eye contact with other creatures. Then the researchers came up with a simple idea—they put a small pole to a regular buoy and then attached a pair of googly eyes（金鱼眼）to the top of it. They made the eyes big enough so that even birds with poor eyesight, such as geese, would see them. Adding to the effectiveness of the device, waves made the eyes move back and forth. And the wind made the buoy spin very slowly, making sure that birds from every direction would get a good look at the eyes.To test their idea, the researchers selected several sites near gillnets and counted how many birds approached and how many attempted to catch fish near the nets. They then set up their googly-eyed buoys and once again counted birds. Over the course of 62 days, they found the number of birds that tried to catch fish near the gillnets dropped by approximately 25% for a distance of up to 50 meters. They also found that the birds were less likely to fish near where the buoys had been for up to three weeks after they had been removed.12. What is the function of paragraph 2?A. Introducing a new topic to discuss.B. Providing background information.C. Summarizing the previous paragraph.D. Pointing out the main idea of the text.13. Why did the researchers make the googly eyes big?A. To ensure all the seabirds can see them.B. To clearly observe seabirds' eye contact.C. To allow them to survive the strong wind.D. To effectively identify the right direction.14. What does the researchers' test result mainly suggest?A. The new device still needs improvingB. Gillnets are a death valley for seabirds.C. Seabirds hardly catch fish near the nets.D. The googly-eyed buoy proves effective.15. What is the text mainly about?A. A group of researchers interested in seabirds.B. A way to help seabirds catch fish effectively.C. A device keeping seabirds safe from gillnets.D. A googly-eyed buoy guiding seabirds to hunt.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年安徽宣城中学高三英语一模试题及答案
2020年安徽宣城中学高三英语一模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AMany workers have had no choice but to adapt to working from home in recent months since offices shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic (新冠疫情). And the noisy situation and endless housework may result in a terrible emotion. A new option is waiting foryou. That is WFH: work from a hotel.Hotel FigueroA special program titled Work Perks aims to reposition some of 94-year-old Hotel Figuero’s 268 rooms as day-use offices.According to Managing Director Connie Wang, the set-up launched in June and is a great opportunity to get out of their houses with high-speed Wi-Fi, unlimited printing privileges and free parking. The 350-square-foot rooms sell for $ 129 per day, with an option to extend to an overnight stay for an additional $ 20.The WytheA boutique hotel in Brooklyn. The hotel recently announced a partnership with co-working office space company Industrious through which it is recycling 13 second-story guest rooms to serve as offices for up to four people.Each of the rooms has a small outdoor platform, and dogs are welcome. Pricing starts at $ 200 and goes up to $ 275, depending on how many people use the space.The SawyerThe Sawyer, in Sacramento, California, is offering pool cabanas (更衣室) for use as outdoor offices, complete with fast Wi-Fi, free parking and catered lunch for $ 150 per day.HotelsByDayYannis Moati founded HotelsByDay back in 2015. That company has grown to include more than 1,500 hotels, and has seen a significant increase in the number of inquiries for day-use bookings lately.Moati said the current situation will force hotels to upgrade themselves to stay alive, and he predicted that offering rooms for day-use only is one of the directions they will go.1.How much should one pay for a 24-hour stay in Hotel Figuero?A.$ 129.B.$ 149.C.$ 150.D.$ 200.2.Which hotel allows pets in?A.The Wythe.B.The Sawyer.C.HotelsByDay.D.Hotel Figuero.3.What do we know about Yannis Moati?A.He started a program titledWork Perks.B.He has upgraded at least 1,500 rooms.C.He usually predicts everything correctly.D.He is optimistic about the WFH trend.BA student had to get his long hair cut off in a middle school in GuangDong Province. It was talked a lot among teachers and students.In fact, all schools have their own rules. In most schools, boy students are not allowed to have long hair while girls are not allowed to dye their hair. And most school rules say that students should wear their school uniforms at school. And students must obey these rules so that they can get healthy development at school.But some students have disagreements. They think that boy students having long hair doesn't mean that they are not good students. They want to show their own personality. They think that they would look cool too if they had long hair and the hairstyles like their favorite stars.A girl student thought that she would look much more beautiful if she had brown hair. So she had her dark hair dyed brown one day. When she went back to school the next day, the teacher was very angry with her. She said that she worked hard at her lessons and did well in every subject. She just didn't know why the teacher didn't allow her to dye her hair while women teachers can.It is not wrong for teenagers to love stars' hairstyles or wear their favorite clothes. However, a school has its own rules for all the students to obey so that the school can be in good order. Students should not break the rules at school.4. What aren't boy students allowed to do in most middle schools according to this passage?A. To have long hair.B. To wear uniforms.C. To like famous stars.D. To show their own personalities.5. Why did the girl make her hair brown?A. Because she wanted to be cool.B. Because she thought that she would look much more beautiful.C. Because she wanted to make her teacher angry.D Because women teachers dyed their hair.6. What does the writer think of these school rules?A. The students should be against them.B. They are bad for students.C. They can make schools in good order.D. They can't make students grow healthily.7. What is the passage mainly about?A. Hair styles and clothes.B. Schoolboys and schoolgirls.C. Students and famous stars.D. School rules.CConducting interviews for news stories is an important skill for any journalist. To start, do as much research as you can and prepare a list of questions to ask. Once the interview starts, try to develop a rapport(融洽的关系) with your "source"—anyone a journalist interviews, but don't waste your time. If your source starts to talk about things that are clearly of no use to you, don't be afraid to gently but firmly turn the conversationback to the topic at hand.It's an old debate among journalists: Which works better when interviewing a source, taking notes (the old-fashioned way) or using a cassette or digital voice recorder? Both have their advantages and disadvantages. A reporter's notebook and a pen or pencil are the easy-to-use, time-honored tools of the interviewing trade, while recorders enable you to get everything someone says word for word. Which works better? It depends on what kind of story you're doing.Many beginning reporters complain that with a notepad and pen, they can never take down everything a source says in an interview. But you don't have to note everything down. Keep in mind that you're probably not going to use everything they say in your story. So don't worry if youlet slipa few things.So you've done a long interview with a source, you have pages of notes, and you're ready to write. But chances are you'll only be able to choose a few quotes from that information collected directly from the source. Which ones should you use? Reporters often talk about using only "good" quotes for their stories, but what does this mean? Broadly speaking, when someone says something interesting, and says it in an interesting way, that can make a good quote.8. What is a journalist advised to do during an interview?A. Be gentle with the source.B. Carry on a long conversation.C. Make the conversation interesting.D. Prevent the conversation being off-topic.9. What do the underlined words "let slip" in Paragraph 3 mean?A. give awayB. leave outC. get rid ofD. take up10. What is considered as a good quote for a reporter?A. A direct quote.B. An important point of view.C. A piece of basic information.D. Something funny a source says interestingly.11. What is the text mainly about?A. The job of a journalist.B. The process of interviewing.C Some facts about interviewing. D. The relationship between a journalist and a source.DFor our official holidays, like the National Holiday, many people'd like to go on a visit to some places of interest. Yesterday our class had a heated discussion about whether we should travel during holidays.One man's meat is another man's poison.Some students are for it. They think visitors can enjoy a good variety of scenery. Facing glorious(壮丽的) touristattractions, travelers may well broaden their eyes. At the same time, they can keep fit by walking on foot, and taste different delicious food that they can't get in their own hometowns. What's more, travelling can make a contribution to our economy development, mainly to the local economy development. Most travelers need to buy tickets to go to their destinations, thus traffic department will earn money. Travelers also need to sleep and eat, thus local hotels and restaurants also share benefits. Paying admission(门票费) benefits local governments. As for native farmers, they can benefit from selling local specialities to many travelers. In this case, money circulation(货币流通) is speeded up.On the other hand, other students are against it. They believe it's a waste of money. Some famous places of interest are too crowded, while those smaller ones are not worth visiting. Travelling may cause traffic jams here and there. What's worse, due to travelling here and there, there exist some accidents on the road. Besides, it's known that travelling can also pollute the local environment. In order to reduce air and waste pollution, people should have a rest to the full, reading books or watching TV at home. Recently, many have been afraid of being infected with COVID-19 in particular.As far as I am concerned, travelling is a good choice to spend holidays. And the government should take some measures to solve the existing problems. More policemen should be on duty to deal with accidents in time. Canwe make a small change to the period when people don't have to go to work in some provinces? Let's take the example of the National Holiday, if some provinces of our country spend this holiday mainly in late September, with the National Day coming to an end, rather than in earlyOctober, most famous places of interest will not become crowded. At the same time, visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely here and there. Last but not least, never should we travel when there is a pandemic(大流行病，瘟疫). It's our duty to prevent its spread.12. What does the underlined sentence “One man's meat is another man's poison” in this passage mean?A. Some persons like meat, while others don't.B. Different persons taste meals differently.C. A man mistakes meat for poison.D. Different persons have different opinions on one thing.13. How do travelers contribute to our economy development?A. They buy all kinds of tickets.B. They walk, sleep, eat and meet native farmers.C. They speed up money circulation by spending money on transport, accommodations(膳宿), specialities and admission.D. They only enjoy visiting many glorious tourist attractions.14. Which sentence of the following is not true?A. There's a need for more policemen.B Some provinces can change the date of an official holiday completely.C. Visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely.D. People should never travel when there is a pandemic.15. What the author's attitude to travel during holidays?A. He doesn't show his opinion.B. He doesn't agree at all.C. He supports unconditionally.D. He supports and makes some suggestions.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年安徽宣城中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年安徽宣城中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AArtificial intelligence (Al) is practically everywhere today. There are so many products out there which use Al. Some are being developed, some are already in use, and some failed and are being improved, so it’s very difficult to name a few of them and regard them as the best.ViIt is an Al personal trainer which is mainly concerned with fitness and coaching. It, however, requires the use of bio-sensing earphones and other fitness tracking equipment! It can play your favourite music while you work out and all you have to worry about is the exercise you're doing.Deep TextDo you ever wonder how an ad appears suddenly just when you are looking for something similar? This is because of Deep Text. It uses real-time consumer information to produce data which in turn is used to target consumers. Thus, if you search online for flight tickets fromBangaloretoDelhi, it is very likely that an ad relating to hotels inDelhiwill soon follow.Hello EggIf you live alone and miss your mother because you always miss your breakfast or don’t know what to eat for dinner, then Hello Egg is exactly what you are looking for. A very healthy choice of the 2-minute noodles and oats, Hello Egg provides you with a detailed weekly meal plan about the needs of your body. It is truly a modern AI-powered home cooking tool for the young.WordsmithYou can put Mr. Smith into your Microsoft Excel using their free API, and let it write up detailed analysis of the stories behind your numbers. It can produce detailed reports on thousands of pages of spreadsheets in seconds.1. What can we learn about Vi from the text?A. It is an AI music player.B. It is a bio-sensing earphone.C. It doesn't work without bio-sensing earphones.D. It can make you more energetic while you work out.2. Which can help you improve cooking skill?A. Deep Text.B. Vi.C. Wordsmith.D. Hello Egg.3. What can Wordsmith do for us?A. Produce a detailed report.B. Provide us with a detailed meal plan.C. Book a ticket ahead of time.D. Offer us information on hotels for traveling.BOn World Oceans Day, which falls on June 8, the US National Geographic Society announced it would recognize the Southern Ocean in Antarctica, bringing the global total to five.Unlike the Arctic, Atlantic, Indian and PacificOceans—which are defined by the continents that bound them—the Southern Ocean is instead characterized by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current（南极洋流）. According to the National Geographic, the Southern Ocean includes most of the waters surrounding Antarcticaout to 60 degrees south latitude（纬度）."Encircled by the powerfully swift ACC, it is the only ocean to touch three others and to completely embrace a continent rather than being embraced by them," Sylvia Earle, a marine biologist and oceanographer, told the Daily Mail.Those familiar with the Southern Ocean know it's unlike any other. "Anyone who has been there will struggle to explain what's so charming about it, but they'll all agree that the glaciers are bluer, the air colder, the mountains more awful and the landscapes morecaptivatingthan anywhere else you can go," Seth Sykora-Bodie, a marine scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told National Geographic.National Geographic hopes their revised maps will bring public awareness to the region, thereby encouraging Southern Ocean conservation—but its significance is beyond that."We think it's really important from an educational standpoint, as well as from a map-labeling standpoint, to bring attention to the Southern Ocean as a fifth ocean," Alex Tait, National Geographic Society geographer, told The Post. "So when students learn about parts of the ocean world, they learn it's an interconnected ocean, and they learn there are these regions called oceans that are really important, and there's a distinct one in the icy waters around Antarctica."4. Why is the Southern Ocean different from other oceans?A. It has never been explored before.B. It surrounds the Antarctic all around.C. It is enclosed by the fast-flowing ACC.D. It has ecologically distinct environment.5. What does the underlined word "captivating" in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Strange.B. Unusual.C. Attractive.D. Informal.6. What does the National Geographic think of the Southern Ocean?A. It will be instructive for students.B. It will promote tourism development.C. It will encourage public to treasure water.D. It will draw scientists to study in the Antarctic.7. What is the best title for the text?A. World Oceans DayB. Revised Antarctic MapsC. Adding a New OceanD. New Discovery under the SeaCThe regular world presented to us by our five senses — you could call it reality 1.0 — is not always the most user-friendly. We get lost in unfamiliar cities; we meet people whose language we don’t understand. So why not try the improved version: augmented reality（AR）or reality 2.0 ? AR technology adds computer-produced images on the real world via a mobile phone camera or special video glasses.Early forms of AR are already here — smart phones can deliver information about nearby ATMs and restaurants and other points of interest. But that’s just the beginning. A few years from now the quantity of information available will have increased hugely. You will not only see that there’s a Chinese restaurant on the next block, but you will be able to see the menu and read reviews of it.This is where the next revolution in computing will take place: in the interface（界面）between the real world and the information brought to us via the Internet. Imagine bubbles floating before your eyes, filled with cool information about anything and everything that you see in front of you.Let’s jump ahead to ten years from now. A person trying to fix a car won’t be reading a book with pictures; he will be wearing a device that projects animated 3D computer graphics onto the equipment under repair, labelling parts and giving step-by-step guidance.The window onto the AR world can be a smart phone or special video glasses. But in ten years’ time these will have been replaced by contact lenses(隐形眼镜) with tiny LEDs, which present something at a readable distance in front of eyes. So a deaf person wearing these lenses will be able to see what people are saying.The question is, while we are all absorbed in our new augmented reality world, how willwe be communicating with each other?8. What is the text mainly about?A. The relationship between reality 1.0 and reality 2.0.B. Different forms of the AR technology.C. The next information technology revolution.D. The popularity of the AR technology.9. Which of the following will AR technology support according to the text?A. To pay for things online conveniently.B. To play online games merrily.C. To offer information efficiently.D. To communicate with others socially.10. What are Contact lenses with tiny LEDs used for?A. Show texts and images.B. Protect people’s eyes.C. Help deaf people communicate.D. Replace smart phone.11. What’s the author’s attitude towards the AR technology?A. Indifferent.B. Critical.C. Concerned.D. Favourable.DI’ve never been the kind of person to say, “it’s the thought that counts” when it comes to gifts. That was until a couple of weeks ago, when my kids gave me a present thatblew me away.For years now, I’ve been wanting to sell our home, the place where my husband and I raised our kids. But to me, this house is much more than just a building.In the front room, there’s a wall that has hundreds of pencil lines, marking the progress of my children’s growth. Every growth stage is marked in grey, with each child’s name and the date they were measured. Of all the objects and all the memories, it’s this one thing in a home that’s the hardest to leave behind. Friends I know have returned home after work only to discover their wall of heights has been freshly painted over. A new paint job wouldn’t normally be greeted by tears, but erasing that evidence of motherhood hurts more than it should. Ourkids grow in so many ways, but the wall is physical evidence of their progress, right there for everyone to see. Over the years, I’ve talked about how much I would hate leaving that wall behind when I moved, even though the last marks were made 10 years ago when my kids stopped growing.So one day, while I was at work, my childrendecided to do something about it.They hired Jacquie Manning, a professional photographer whose work is about capturing (捕捉) the beautiful things in life, from clear lakes and skies to diamonds and ballgowns (舞会礼服).She came to our house while I was at work, and over several hours, took photos of the hundreds of drawings and lines, little grey fingerprints (手印), and old marks. Somehow, she managed to photograph all those years of memories perfectly. Afterwards, she put all the photos together into one image, transforming them into a beautiful history of my family.Three weeks later, my children’s wonderful gift made its way to me—a life-size photo of the pencil lines and fingerprints that represents entire lifetimes of love and growth.12. The underlined phrase in Para. I “blew me away” probably means “________”.A. attracted meB. surprised meC. accepted meD. refused me13. What does the house really mean to the author?A. A house.B. Buildings.C. An object.D. Memories.14. What surprised the friends I know after work?A. Finding the wall repainted.B. Erasing the fingerprints.C. Greeting them by tears.D. Leaving the wall unfinished.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Gift Made with LoveB. Buildings Made by ChildrenC. A Very Wonderful PaintingD. A Family History第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年安徽省高考英语模拟试题附答案
2021年安徽省高考英语模拟试题〔试卷总分值150分,测试时间120分钟〕考生考前须知：1 .答卷前,着生务必将自已的姓名、准考证号填写在做题卡上.2 .回蓉选择题时,选出每题答案后,用2B铅笔把做题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑.如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号.答复非选择题时,将答案写在做题卡上,写在本试卷上无效.第一局部听力〔共20小题洪两节,总分值30分〕〔略〕第二局部阅读理解〔共两节,总分值40分〕第一节〔共15小题海小题2分,总分值30分〕阅读以下短文,从每题所给的A、BC和D四个选项中,选出最正确选项.A I I72 hours in BeijingTraveling to China is no longer a luxury for many foreign passport holders.The Chinese government has permitted a 72-hour visa-free policy that offers access to visitors from 53 countries including the US, France and Austria.Let ' s start with the capital of China, Beijing Here's a pick of the best in Beijing!Mutianyu Great WallYour trip to Beijing isn't really complete without seeing one of the “ New Seven Wonders of the World 〞 , the G Wall of China, The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is by far the most well-preserved of all.Taking a one hour bus ride, Mutianyu would be your ideal location for a half-day of hiking away from the large crowds in the city.Also, the authorities have allowed tourists to paint graffiti on a specific section of the Great Wall since 2021.The Great Wall was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.798 Art ZoneThis would be on the top of my list! Named after the 798 factory that was built in the 1950s, the art zone is home to various galleries, design studios, art exhibition spaces, fashionable shops and bars.You could easily spend half your day wandering around the complex, feeling the contrast of the present and the past.Summer PalaceLocated in northwestern Beijing, the Summer Palace is by far the city -preserV eds myalt pwrK.With itshuge lake and hilltop views, the palace offers you a pastoral escape into the landscape of traditional Chinese paintings.The Summer Palace was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998.Sichuan Provincial RestaurantWhile in Beijing, apart from trying the city -known Pekibesduck, the Sichuan provincial restaurant is one of places where you can enjoy regional delicious food. It offers one of China ' s eight great cuisines, Sichuan, which ranges from Mapo tofu to spicy chicken.21 .Which of the following is true about the Mutianyu Great Wall?A.It is the most well-preserved part of the Great Wall.B.You can paint graffiti anywhereC.You need a half-day to get there.D.It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2021 I I22 .When was the Summer Palace added to the UNESCO World Heritage List?A.In1950.B.In 1987C.In 1998D.In2021.23 .Which place is the authors first choice when visiting Beijing?A.Mutianyu Great Wall.B.Summer Palace.C.798 Art ZoneD.Sichuan Provincial Restaurant.BTRAIL SAFE! is a unique safety training program designed specifically for National Park Service(NPS) TrailVolunteers, but is useful to e veryone! It ' s based upon NPS Operational Leadership Training, where the human factor of safety is explored.TRAIL SAFE! captures®甫捉)the core learning objectives of the 16-hour Operational Leadership course while allowing volunteers to learn from their own homes online.The TRAIL SAFE! series includes eight video lessons, each ranging in length from 18 to 40 minutes long.Watchthem over the course of multiple days, or “ binge watch " the entire series in three hours but it ' s up to you 一please watch them in order from Lesson 1 through Lesson 8.After viewing the lessons, send your training verification〔验证〕emails to register your participation.When you have viewed and registered for all eight individual lessons, each participant will receive a TRAIL SAFE! pin and a SPE/GAR card in the mail for use in the field.Thank you for helping to make Sleeping Bear Dunes one of the safest work environments for NPS Trail Volunteers like yourself.Ready to start?Click on this link to access all TRAIL SAFE! videos: s:// /iatr/trail-safe.htmIf you require Audio Descriptive versions of TRAIL SAFE! , the link to those videos is also available on the Ice Age Trail site.Record your participationIn order to receive credits for your participation, please fill in your answers to the following questions and emailto: Matthew_.•Which video lesson did you just complete viewing?•Name of the Trail where you volunteer.•Your name and full mailing address, so we may send your course completion materials to you.•Names and addresses of others if you are viewing this lesson in a group setting.•Optional: Please let us know any comments or suggestions you have about this lesson.Upon registering your completion for the entire eight lesson series, you TRAIL SAFEe ivei your riskassessment card via mail.2 4.What is the aim of TRAIL SAFE! ?A.To develop volunteers ' operational leadership.B.To offer links to the websites for learning.C.To provide credits for viewing.D.To pass the risk assessment.2 5.How long does it take the participants to watch the eight videos at a time?A.18 minutes.B.40 minutes.C.3 hours.D.16 hours.2 6.What should the participants do to get a SPE/GAR card?A.Watch and register for all the series.B.Give some comments on the lessons.C.Send and receive training mails.D.Answer all of the questions.2 7.What can be inferred about the job of NPS Trail Volunteers?A.It is popular with everyone.B.It can be dangerous.C.It shall be completed online.D.It needs NPS working experience. I ICa Anything you want, anytime you need it. 〞The message appeared on computer screens across the country at the same time, on the same day: December12th, at 12 p.m..Simultaneously, important looking envelopes containing cards with the same message were hand-delivered to the offices of all the major news companies.One found its way to the desk of Chris Lin, a business reporter at The Post.The card was beautifully designed - a black background with the words printed out in crisp white letters.There was no explanation on the back, just awebsite address.Chris went to the website. Its style was identical to the card ' s and said: "Anytime: Starting Tomorrow. wThe next day websites and blogs were filled with articles theorising about Anytime.Was it a shopping website likeTao Bao or Amazon? A joke? Something illegal? Anytime ' s marketing hadvworkeousehold namebefore it ' d even made a single sale.When the opening came, that day at noon, the Anytime website suddenly had a single field that read, “ What doyou want? 〞 All you had to do was type the words into that box, and then specify how quickly you wanted your item delivered: within one, ten, or twenty-four hours.Bloggers were the first to test the service.And their reviews were glowing.Within weeks, Anytime had become a part of daily life.Nobody used other delivery sites or the post anymore as Anytime was much cheaper and faster.Chris still wondered what exactly Anytime was.He tried to find out who owned the company, but it was registered in a small country that did not require such information to be made public.He did find some interesting facts, though.Anyone who challenged the company, it seemed, met with serious trouble.A government official critical of Anytime for avoiding tax was forced to leave his position after news stories suddenly appeared claiming he was dishonest.The head of another company taking Anytime to court died in a car accident just days before the case was to begin.Chris began making a list of all the people who had something terrible happen to them after opposing or criticising Anytime.By lunch, he had more than one hundred examples.Something was definitely wrong.Chris worked on his list the rest of the day, emailing people who could provide more information and looking through newspaper records.After working through the night, an exhausted Chris finally fell asleep at his desk at 4 a .m..When he woke a few hours later, there was a message flashing on his computer screen: " Stop making trouble.Chris smiled.He had no intention of stopping now that he knew he was on the right track.2 8.What was on the front of the card sent to Chris Lin?A.An invitation to a company opening. ।।B.The website address of a new company.C.The words “ Anytime: Starting tomorrow ".D.The words a Anything you want, anytime you need it ".2 9.Why did the company choose to send the cards to many news reporters?A.Because it didn ' t have enough money for traditional advertising.B.Because it wanted to attract the reporters as customers.C.So the reporters would write stories about the new company.D.So people would find the new company interesting.3 0.What did Chris ' s research suggest about Anytime ?A.It may be very dangerous.B.Its popularity would soon decrease.C.It was doing business all over the world.D.It was being widely criticised by journalists.3 1.How did Chris feel at the end of the story?A.Scared that he would get into trouble.B.Confident that he would find the truth.C.Nervous about what the company would do.D.Satisfied that he had discovered the company' s secret.DConnecting with people has become so much easier with advancing technology.Tasks that once required a postage stamp or carrier pigeon are now as simple as tapping a name or even a face on your screen, and you connected.But also easier is unconsciously getting caught up in a dilemma by violating certain new rules for communicating. A big one for some: Don ' t call until you 1' ve texted to confirmBtut that ' s just tkheallbeginning."I ' m usually pretty mild and not much bothers me, “ said MaFyeaTgodleffjceSmanager from WhitePlains, New York.But the one thing that he hates more than anything else in life is the terrible one-word message 一"K.〞"At the very least reply with, Got it. " he said woAd seasregiYome re few that busy. 〞There are hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of others who have taken Lo social media to express their distaste for people who don ' t follow the unwritten rules of digital communication.“These rules are simply a new display of a phenomenon we' ve seen in the past, “ said James Ivory, professor of communication a Virginia Tech.In the same way that generations and small groups of friends have their own slang and customs, internet culture has given birth to technology-dependent beings that have their own unique set of routine.But not everyone gets the point.Unlike language, digital communication can be filled with ambiguous clues〔线索、迹象〕that the person on the other end of the call, text or email may or may not easily understand.“As soon as people aren ' t talking face to face, the first thing that gets lost is some of the richness of the body language, “ Ivory said,“ People immediately fill that gap by us惬emoj# 〕 to sum up a feeling in seconds.“There's great potential for danger,“ IvOW/WatEcdnsidered polite in one form might be inappropriateor rude in another occasion. 〞3 2.What can you infer about Mark from Paragraph 2?A.He is a businessman with a bad temper.B.He complains about social manners.CHe can ' bear one- word messages.D.He dislike a busy business life.3 3.According to the text, which of the following breaks the rules for communicating?A.John says “I got it. " to his boss face to face.B.Jim calls Bill without confirming in advance.C.Mary texts Lily to make sure if she can call her.D.Jack sends “Thanks a lot " to his business friends.3 4.Why may people misunderstand each other during digital communication?A.Emoji cannot sum up feelings.B.People use their own slang and customs.C.There are large quantities of written rules.D.People gets wrong messages without clear clues.3 5.What are people expected to do after reading tie passage?A.To obey their own digital communication rules.B.To be aware of rules during digital communication.C.To use advancing technology even with disadvantages.D.To keep pace with digital communication development.根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项.选项中有两项为多余选项.What' s the purpose of building patience abilities? In a word, happiness.Better relationships, more success.Butindeed it takes efforts to build them successfully.36.Thus, when the big ones come, we will have developed the patience we need for hard times.Understand the addictive nature of anger and impatience.We, human beings, are still constructed with our old reptilian〔爬行动物似的〕brain that protects our physical and emotional survival.On the emotional survival side, we want our way to get ahead, to achieve, to “look good. " . Let37 s jiSd〕fheefirst step in growingpatience is to get in touch with the addictive quality of the opposite of patience anger, impatience, blaming and shaming.We all have them.And we can grow beyond them.Upgrade our attitude towards discomfort and pain.Pain has its purposes and pushes us to find solutions we try to change the other person, situation or thing that we think is causing our discomfort.But the problem is that it is not the outside thing that ' s the source of our pain, but how our mind is385tPay attention when the impatience or pain starts. Most of us don ' t really realize it when we are feeling even thesmallest but very present painful feelings.39 But to really care for ourselves, get curious about what ' s actually happening in the moment inside you. Focusing on what ' s actua11ypeaing, you can notice the worry of not wanting what ' s happening, the resistance.40 __ When you find yourself impatient, or angry with yourself, you can remind yourself that you aregrowing, and that, “ Sure, this is understandable; this is what happens when I ' m bothered. " You can say to yourself, "It .'I dotrue t like this; this is uncomfortable, but I can tolerate it. 〞A.Practice positive self-talk.B.So the solution to pain is an inside job.C.Patience abilities benefit you in many ways.D.Learn to forgive yourself for being impatient in hard times.E.We ignore the fact that we ' re in pain and focus completely on fixing the problem.F.The urge to protect ourselves and what we consider valuable is absolutely habit-forming.G.Effective ways are recommended to train ourselves to work with little pains and annoyances.第三局部语言知识运用〔共两节,总分值45分〕阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项.When you think of friends, you often think of those who accompany you for a long time.But there is another kind of 41---one that does not unfold over a 42 period of time but springs entirely from a particular―43―In my eighth grade , there was Jenny.I 44 to stay at her farmhouse with cats and dogs.Eighth grade wasa terrible year.We both 45 it , but we didn't talk about it.On cold winter days , she 46 me howshe lied on her pony Redwing's back.Then we would 47 on long journey , riding and walking , She leftin ninth grade and I 48 her.We had gotten each other through a 49 time.Anyone with children knows the rapid friendships formed with parallel parents.To Julie, I will be forever50 .We met on a 51 in New Jersey.Her twin boys were about the same 52 as mydaughter.She lived in the beach town.I lived alone with my 53 a block away.My husband had left forNorth Dakota , leaving me to 54 out what to do ext.Now,55, there was someone I couldtalk to.For the next weeks , we met at the beach , and I would go 56 with her so that the57 could go on playing.The normal state of her little home 58 my broken heart.Such friends as these often 59 when your own life is off balance ; they 60 you till the worldsettles on its axis〔轴〕once again.41 .A.classmate B.friendship C.marriage D.neighbour42 .A.brief B.special C.consistent D.long43 .A.custom B.festival C.ceremony D.moment44 .A.loved B.tended C.attempted D.demanded45 .A.overlooked B.knew C.forgot D.preserved46 .A.inspired B.required C.consulted D.showed47 .A.go out B.make up C.slow down D.fall behind48 .A.followed B.admired C.missed D.forgave49 .A.cheerful B.difficult C.grand D.decisive50 .A.reliable B.merciful C.generous D.grateful51 .A.beach B.farm C.playground D.square52 .A.size B.intelligence C.age D.weight53 .A.daughter B.husband C.sister D.parents54 .A.turn B.puzzle C.point D.carry55 .A.punctually B.ridiculously C.suddenly D.theoretically56 .A.home B.downtown C.shopping D.swimming57 .A.adolescents B.boys C.children D.girls58 .A.ached B.hardened C forted D.bled59 .A.withdraw B.arrive C.disappear D.gather60 .A.recommended B.promoted C.tolerated D.supported第二节(共10小题;每题1.5分,总分值15分)I I阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式According to Xinhua News Agency, the Palace Museum and Huawei signed a strategic cooperation agreement on March 15.The two sides will set an example 61 5G application.The Palace Museum received more than 17 million visitors in 2021,62(make) it the most visited museum in the world.In the past 20 years, an office information network covering the whole museum 63 __________________________ (build)gradually.The museum has developed an App that provides an in-depth 64 _____ (explain) of cultural relicinformation and cultural services.Also, the museum has research on the application of VR, AR, AI and other 65(technique) in museums.66 signing of the agreement marks a new chapter in the strategic cooperation between the PalaceMuseum and Huawei Technologies Co.So, Huawei will make efforts 67 _____ (accelerate) the intelligentconstruction of the Palace Museum."The 600-year-old Palace Museum has never been so close to science and technology," Shan Jixiang said 68(proud), director of the Palace Museum.Shan shared many ideas about the 5G Palace Museum.With the help of advanced technology,69 is expected that in the future, audiences around the world will be able to experience and visit the Palace Museum, whether it is a field trip or a virtual tour.Also, the use of AI technology provides a 70〔broad〕 platform andstronger knowledge support for cultural relics among young people.第四局部写作〔共两节,总分值35分〕第一节短文改错〔共10小题;每题1分,总分值10分〕71 .假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文.文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处.每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改.增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号〔A 〕,并在其下面写出该加的词.删除：把多余的词用斜线〔\ 〕划掉.修改：在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词.注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处,多者〔从第11处起〕不计分.Yesterday we took part a tree planting activity organised by our class.Early-in the morning, we set out for Bantou Reservoir in Xiamen, When we were arrived there, we began to work immediately.Firstly, we dug holes that are slightly larger than the root balls.Next, we gentle placed the trees into our new homes.After that, we refilled theI Iholes use enough soil to support the root.Finally, we watered the trees.Three hours passed by after we knew it.Tired as we were, we felt exciting, talking and laughing all the way home.How an unforgettable experience!第二节书面表达〔总分值25分〕72 .校学生会方案举办汉语桥〞活动,你受学生会委托写一那么通知,邀请你校美国留学生参加此活动. 内容包括：1 .介绍活动的意义；2 .邀请美国留学生参加发动会the pep rally ;3 .发动会的时间、地点.注意：1 .词数100左右；2 .可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯；3 .开头和结语已为你写好NoticeDear overseas students from AmericaThe Students ' UnionI参考答案第一局部听力〔共两节,总分值30分〕〔略〕第二局部阅读理解〔共两节,总分值40分〕第一节〔共15小题海小题2分,总分值30分〕2 1.A 2 2.C 2 3.C 2 4.A 2 5.C 2 6.A 2 7.B 2 8.D 2 9.C3 0.A3 1.B 3 2.C 3 3.B 3 4.D 3 5.B第二节〔共5小题;每题2分,总分值10分〕36.G 37.F 38.B 39.E 40.A第三局部语言知识运用〔共两节,总分值45分〕第一节〔共20小题;每题1.5分,总分值30分〕41.B 42.D 43.D 44.A 45.B 46.D 47.A 48.C 49.B 50.D51.A 52.C 53.A 54.B 55.C 56.A 57.C 58.C 59.B 60.D第二节(共10小题;每题1.5分,总分值15分)61.to/for 62.making 63.has been built 64.explanation 65.techniques66.The 67.to accelerate 68.proudly 69.it 70.broader第四局部写作(共两节,总分值35分)第一节短文改错(共10小题;每题1分,总分值10分)71改错依次为：(1 )在pat 和a之间加in(2 )去掉arrived 前的were(3 ) are fwere(4 ) gentle - ge5t)your their) use - us(7ig root -roots(8 ) after f before(9 ) exciting f eXCiOedHow fWhat第二节书面表达(总分值25分)I I72.范文：Dear American overseas students,Here comes the news that Chinese Bridge series activities will be held in our school.So all of participants are warmly welcome in the pep rally to get fully prepared for the follow-ups.Themed at promoting Chinese culture around the world, Chinese Bridge acts as a platform to help narrow the gap of mutual understanding about China.Whoever is actively involved in it will develop a positive awareness of Chinese and its culture behind.Based on it, the pep rally is scheduled in our school auditorium from 14:00pm- 15:00pm next Friday afternoon.Please make sure you are available at that time and join us.Student ' s Union。
安徽省郎溪中学2024学年高三英语试题高考模拟试题含解析
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．_______ more energy to my study instead of being crazy about computer games, I would be sitting in a comfortable office now.A．If I devoted B．Had I devotedC．Would I be devoted D．Should I be devoted2．—I spend two weeks in Beijing last year.—Then you must have visited the Great Wall during your stay, ________ you?A．mustn’t B．didn’tC．haven’t D．hadn’t3．Wolf Warrior 2, _______ director Wu Jing also starred in the lead role, is a first-class production, even by Hollywood standards.A．where B．whichC．whom D．as4．The doctor’s dilemma was _____ he should tell the patient the truth.A．whether B．whichC．that D．what5．Newly ________ chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, Yao Ming has put reforming the domestic game’s management at the top of his agenda.A．appointing B．appointedC．being appointed D．having appointed6．If it had not been for the heroes’ contributions and sacrifices, we _____such a happy life.A．wouldn’t have led B．wouldn’t be leadingC．haven’t led D．are not leading7．More than a quarter of the energy in the United States goes to moving people and goods from one place to another.A．using B．used C．to use D．use8．All children should get access to a high-quality education ________ their race, zip code or family income. A．depending on B．regardless ofC．due to D．apart from9．According to the company’s rule, one’s payment is ______ the work done, not to the time spent doing it.A．in proportion to B．in addition toC．in contrast to D．in regard to10．How could I lie to her she lived for the truth，whether it was found in music or people?A．unless B．whenC．while D．though11．Jane is not good at sports，but when it to cooking，she’s excellent．A．happens B．comes C．does D．occurs12．Don’t leave matches or cigarettes on the table within ______ of children.A．stretch B．expand C．reach D．extend13．—Hi, Tom, have you checked the account yet?—Certainly, I ________ it five times even though you told me to do it twice.A．checked B．will have checkedC．have been checking D．had checked14．The exchange student from Kenya often shares with us the news of his country and ____of his neighbouring countries.A．those B．that C．it D．the one15．I keep the picture where I can see it every day, reminds me of the days in my hometown.A．that B．whichC．who D．when16．Abraham set himself up in front of his daughter, hands ________ her hair, and was close to tears, reluctant to tear himself from her.A．to toy with B．toyed with C．toying with D．being toyed with17．The movie couldn’t be more boring.I wish I ________ to it.A．had not been B．have not beenC．did not go D．have not gone18．________ you recognize an idiom when it is being used, it is easy to misunderstand what you read or hear. A．Unless B．AfterC．Once D．Since19．—What about going abroad for further study?—Great, but I never expected ______ a chance for me before.A．there to be B．there beingC．it to be D．it being20．John lives ________. He has a very small budget and little money to spend on clothes.A．in the black B．on a shoestringC．over the moon D．at the drop of a hat第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。
2020-2021学年安徽宣城中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案
2020-2021学年安徽宣城中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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“Why do I feel cold when I have a fever?” “Why does the sun rise in the east?” I knew the day would come when my little girl Sophie would learn to talk and inevitably (不可避免地) start askingthose questions. The questions themselves weren’t worrying me. I was actually looking forward to seeing where her curiosity would lie.What was bothering (烦恼) me was whether or not I would know the answers. In the age of the smartphone, this may seem like a silly worry. The answers to almost everything would be just one Google away.Still, I struggled with how I was going to prepare to become an all-knowing mother. Then one day, it struck me: I didn’t need to have all the answers. What a great example I could set if I let my daughter know that I, too, was still learning. And I realized how much more I could learn if I took another look at things I thought I already knew the answer to with the curiosity of a child. My little girl’s mind is a beginner’s mind--- curious, open to new ideas, eager to learn, and not based on knowledge that already exists. I decided that I would deal with her questions with a beginner’s mind, too.Once I decided to become more curious, I started noticing that curiosity was becoming more important in the workplace, too. It seems that leaders don't need to have all the answers, but they do need to be curious.Curious about curiosity, I searched for answers and found Albert Einstein’s famous words, “I have no special talent. I am only passionately (热情地) curious.” We mightquibble overthe view that Einstein had no special talent, but there is one thing for certain---he wouldn't have solved the puzzles of the universe without his passionate curiosity. Then I came across another Einstein quote, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason or existence.”1. The advantage of having a beginner’s mind is that ________.A. people can learn much faster.B. people won't be afraid to make mistakes.C. people are willing to receive new things.D. people won't be expected to answer all questions.2. What does the example of Einstein’s words show?A. Einstein was passionate about curiosity.B. Einstein’s quotes are very famous.C. Curiosity is of great significance.D. Curiosity is more necessary than talent.3. What does the underlined phrase “quibble over” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Fight against.B. Argue about.C. Work out.D. Agree withBThere is nothing ordinary about this little boy's adorable experience with his musical heroes.5-year-old Taylor Hooper was just one of the 35,0000people who were attending the Foo Fighters concert in Belfast, Norther Ireland last week. Not only is the American rock group his favorite band, it was also his first ever concert.Taylor's mother, Nikki Hooper, says that she and her husband have always been huge fans of the Foo Fighters. In addition to traveling far and wide to see their shows, they even named their son after the drummer, Taylor Hawkins. So when the band played in their home city, they decided it was finally time for their son to see their beloved rock and rockers in concert.“He's been listening to them since he was born — mainly because his dad and I are super fans.” Mrs Hooper told BBC. “We called the event organizers and they said it would be no problem, but that we should know it would be a loud music event, so we gotTaylorsome special headphones. When we got there everyone was so welcoming to him.”Throughout the show, the audience continuously madeTaylorand his parents move closer to the stage. Furthermore, Mrs. Hooper helped her son stand out from the crowd by making him a sign that said he was a 5-year-old attending his first concert.When Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl finally saw the sign and read it aloud into the microphone, the crowd began chanting for them to bring the youngster onto the stage. That's exactly what he did. When the stage managers brought the boy to the stage, Grohl asked Taylor to show the crowd how to dance．The small boy then danced to the whole song, making him an “Inter net wonder”.Taylordidn't just walk away from the show with memories, either;the band also invited him backstage to give him a number of gifts, includinga pair of Taylor Hawkins's drumsticks.4. What is Foo Fighters in the passage?A. I's a music show.B. It's a music band.C. It's a pop song.D. It's a music fan.5. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that_______．A. the organizers refused to let the child watch the showB. there was nothing wrong for the child to watch the showC. the organizers suggested the kid take care of the loud noiseD. the child felt so scared that he didn't want to go to the stage6. How did 5-year-old Taylor Hooper cause people's attention?A. By shouting loudly.B. By running to the singers.C. By holding a sign showing his age.D. By dancing to the whole song.7. How didTaylorfeel about his first ever concert?A. Worried.B. Scared.C. Sorry.D. Pleased.CGrowing up as kids we are told to share our toys and notto be selfish. We also live in an age when discussing our feelings is encouraged. But when does it all become too much? With new crazes trending all the time, such as dance challenges and wearing a carpet as a dress, the question is: when can sharing become oversharing on social media?“Oversharing” has become associated with social media, but it isn'texclusiveto this platform. Imagine you head to a party and meet x k w someone. Within five minutes they have revealed private details about their life. While some of us may try to escape these people, according to marriage advisor Carolyn Cole, this form of oversharing could come from a strong desire to connect with someone. But how does this translate to social media?Dr. Christopher Hand, a lecturer in cyberpsychology (网络心理学），says the more details people disclose, the less sympathy we express when things go wrong. It seems that searching for sympathy by oversharing is generally considered as negative rather than the cry for help it could really be.However, Dr. Hand's research also seems to suggest that the more we post on a platform, the more socially attractive we become-provided that the posts that we bang out are positive. Even back in 2015, Gwendolyn Seidman PhD said that we should avoid complaining and being negative online. We should also avoid showing off, especially about our love lives. It makes sense-if your date is going “that well", would you really have time to share a photo with text?So, how can you know if you are oversharing? Well, why not ask your friends in real life. They would probably be happy to tell you if your posts about your breakfast or your complaints about your lack of money really are toomuch.8. What does the underlined word “exclusive" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Unique.B. Similar.C. Relevant.D. Fundamental.9. Why do some people prefer oversharing at parties?A. To draw others' attention.B. To satisfy others' curiosity.C. To remove negative feelings.D. To develop good relationships.10. Which of the following may Dr. Hand agree with?A. Sharing more details online can attract more sympathy.B. Oversharing negative experiences is equal to crying for help.C. Sharing negative posts can't help one become socially attractive.D. Oversharing isn't likely to happen online when things go wrong.11. According to the text, what should be avoided for online sharing?A. Reflecting on past bad manners.B. Showing a great many expensive goods.C. Writing a recipe for a balanced breakfast.D. Recording unforgettable moments with friends.DFairy tales perform many functions. They entertain, encourage imagination and teach problem—solving skills. They can also provide moral lessons, highlighting the dangers of failing to follow the social codes that let human beings coexist in harmony. Such moral lessons may not mean much to a robot, but a team of researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology believes it has found a way to use the fairy tales as moral lessons that AI (artificial intelligence) can take to its cold, mechanical heart.The collected stories of different cultures teach children how to behave in socially acceptable ways with examples of proper and improper behavior in fables, novels and other literature. We believe story comprehension in robots can prevent the intelligent robots from killing humanity which was predicted and feared by some of thebiggest names in technology including Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates. This system is called “Quixote” (堂吉诃德). It collects story plotsfrom the Internet and then uses those stories to teach robots how to behave.The experiment done by the designers involves going to a drugstore to purchase some medicine for a human who needs to get it as soon as possible. The robot has three options. It can wait in line; it can interact with the store keeper politely and purchase the medicine with priority; or it can steal the medicine and escape. Without any further directives(指令), the robot will come to the conclusion that the most efficient means of obtaining the medicine is to steal it. But Quixote offers a reward for waiting in line and politely purchasing the medicine and a punishment for stealing it. In this way, the robotwill learn the moral way to behave on that occasion.Quixote would work best on a robot that has a very limited function. It’s a baby step in the direction of teaching more moral lessons into robots. We believe that AI has to be trained to adopt the values of a particular society, and in doing so, it will strive to avoid unacceptable behavior. Giving robots the ability to read and understand our stories may be the most efficient means.12. What function do fairy tales perform in the robots?A. They entertain robots.B. They highlight dangers.C. They make robots more intelligent.D. They enable robots to behave morally.13. What is “Quixote” in the text?A. A punishment systemB. A character in literatureC. A big name in technologyD. A software educating robots.14. What does the designer expect robot to do in the experiment?A. To take advantage of its privilege.B. To finish the task most efficiently.C. To perform in a good mannered way.D. To be rewarded by the storekeeper115. Which of the follow can bestexpress the author’s opinion?A. Robots will definitely have more functions.B. Robots with human’s emotions are perfect.C. Training robots to be socially acceptable is necessary.D. The development of robots is still in a baby step.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。