高三上学期期末考试(英语)
2022-2023学年高三英语上学期期末试题含解析
2022-2023学年高三英语上学期期末试题含解析一、选择题1. —I ________ so busily recently that I ________ no time to help you with your maths.—That’s OK. I can manage it by myself.A. have been working; haveB. have worked; hadC. am working; will haveD. had been working; had had参考答案：A【详解】考查时态。
句意：---我最近工作太忙碌了，没时间帮你学数学。
---没关系我自己能搞定。
由“recently”可知，本句为现在完成进行时，表示动作还可能持续下去，而第二个空表示现在所处的状态，所以用一般现在时。
故A选项正确。
2. 31．The lecture, _____at 7:00 pm laze night, was followed by an observation of the moon with telescopes.A．starting B．being started C．to start D．to be started参考答案：A略3. The government is trying to do something to better understanding between thetwo countries.A．raise B．promote C．appeal D．arise参考答案：B4. --It is hard to find a job today.--I might at least get some work experience _________ I don't get a good job.A. so thatB. in castC. now thatD. even if参考答案：D5. You could have watched the movie Transformers 3 last night．Why _____ you?A．didn't B．haven't C．hadn' t D．shouldn't参考答案：C6. You shall get a film ticket free _______ you use your credit card twice this month.A. untilB. sinceC. ifD. unless参考答案：C略7. . When it comes to work, it is not what you are but what you do ________ matters.A. itB. whatC.that D. which参考答案：C略8. ----Did you go somewhere on holiday ?-----I to go to Hawaii, but I didn’t sign up for the tour in time.A. would hopeB. was hopedC. had hopedD. have hoped参考答案：C9. The new playground to be built next year will be_____the old one．（）A．as three times big as B．three times as big asC．as big as three times D．as big three times as参考答案：B明年要建的新操场将是旧楼的三倍大．考查倍数．根据句意：明年要建的新操场将是旧楼的三倍大．倍数+as+形容词或副词的原级+as+其他是英语中倍数的表达句型．所以答案选B．英语倍数的表达方法主要以下几种1．倍数+as+形容词或副词的原级+as+其他．2．倍数+形容词（或副词）的比较级+than+其他．3．倍数+the size/height/length/width．etc．+of+其他．4．计量名词+of+名词+be+倍数+that+of+其他．要想熟练掌握倍数的表达，必须掌握这几种句型．10. — Are you glad that you came to Jilin？— Yes, indeed．I ________ going to Dalian or Shenyang, but I’ve never regretted my decision．A． have considered B． am consideringC． hadconsidered D． was considering参考答案：C．在来吉林前考虑过去大连和沈阳。
天津市部分区2024届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷(含答案)
天津市部分区2024届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单选题1．—Do you agree to my plan of climbing a mountain this weekend?—______! It’s one of my favourite sports.A. Crazy ideaB. AbsolutelyC. GoodnessD. No way2．We all need to save energy ______ it’s at work, at home or at school.A. unlessB. onceC. whetherD. because3．The famous musician, as well as his students, ________ to perform at the opening ceremony.A. were invitedB. was invitedC. have been invitedD. has invited4．Driverless cars may ______ being a form of public transport rather than vehicles you own.A. end upB. catch upC. pick upD. take up5．_____ it many times, I still can’t make Tom understand what I said.A. ExplainedB. Having explainedC. To explainD. Having been explained 6．You can ______ the small and unnoticeable device to your pet so that you can easily find it.A. conductB. attachC. pressD. draft7．I have been convinced that the print media are usually more accurate and more ________ than the Internet.A. reliableB. incredibleC. temporaryD. flexible8．Life is unpredictable; even the richest ______ become the poorest.A. shallB. mustC. needD. might9．The explosion in West Virginia is reported ________ the death of 325 people.A. to have resulted inB. to be resulting inC. to result inD.resulting in10．The digital age also enables us to find people ________ share our interests, such as collecting model cars or playing computer games.A. whichB. whatC. whoD. whose11．_________ along the old Silk Road is an interesting and rewarding experienceA. TravelB. TravelingC. Having traveledD. Traveled12．--- Mary, what do you think of the soup I cooked especially for you?---______, but it tastes too oily.A. My faultB. Forget itC. Excuse meD. No offence13．The Revenge of Prince Zidan is an _______ of Hamlet into Peking Opera by Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.A. adoptionB. admissionC. adaptationD. affection14．I think it is better to read a good book carefully than to read many ______.A. at randomB. by chanceC. on purposeD. in turn15．The exhibition tells us ______ we should do something to stop air pollution.A. whyB. whichC. whatD. whose二、完形填空（20空）In March 2022, I was recovering from an operation for breast cancer and going through a terrible time. I spent my days at home 1 everything to myself. Then one of my colleagues suggested 2 , “Why don’t you pick a couple of days and g o to Ireland and escape?” I 3 the tip.The trip was fun, but when I got on the 4 to go home, I wasn’t feeling well. My plan was to sleep for the 5 journey, but the guy next to me looked 6 , eager fora conversation because he had kind eyes.“I had an operation,” I said 7 . “I had breast cancer.” He paused for a moment and said, “What’s wrong with that? Breast cancer is just a small 8 of your life, like goingto college or getting m arried.”I could feel my eyes 9 up with tears.“Don’t think too much of your problem,” he said. “Instead, think about how many people you could help.”I had tears coming down my face, and said, “I can’t 10 I’m crying in front of you.I don’t 11 know you.”“Look, you have a 12 in life,” he said. “You can either 13 your things deep in your pockets and take them to your grave (坟墓), or you can help someone.”I’ve not been a very outgoing person, and except the few people who needed to know, I’d kept my illness 14 . I didn’t want to be 15 as a defective (有缺陷的) person.But this man, whose name was Ken Duane, showed me that my illness gave me 16 , because it gave me the ability to 17 someone else’s load. I decided at that moment that I was going to try to help others by sharing my story 18 , in the hope ofinspiring those who were in the same or similar situation. Later that year, I talked about my illness and my 19 with Ken on air.I am forever 20 that I never took a nap on the flight over the Atlantic.16．A. devoting B. explaining C. storing D. keeping17．A. kindly B. hurriedly C. seriously D. confidently18．A. overlooked B. accepted C. doubted D. dismissed19．A. bus B. train C. plane D. ship20．A. normal B. last C. exact D. whole21．A. good-hearted B. absent-minded C. cold-blooded D. bad-tempered22．A. willingly B. weakly C. cheerfully D. quickly23．A. pain B. center C. part D. symbol24．A. coming B. ending C. taking D. filling25．A. believe B. realize C. quit D. rely26．A. still B. already C. even D. then27．A. choice B. decision C. goal D. belief28．A. clear B. sort C. mix D. put29．A. motive B. amateur C. secret D. sense30．A. defined B. blamed C. affected D. defeated31．A. surprise B. advice C. strength D. reference32．A. broaden B. worsen C. brighten D. lighten33．A. officially B. publicly C. clearly D. sharply34．A. expectation B. exploration C. appointment D. conversation35．A. regretful B. conscious C. grateful D. curious三、阅读理解CHI’s Academic Year Program (AYP) is your chance to study in America and spend either an academic year or a semester living with a volunteer host family.The requirements for studying in AmericaHigh school students who are aged 15 to 18A score of at least 212 on the ELTiS examApplicationContact a partner agency in your home or a nearby country. We can also send you a listof partners near you. They will set you up with an application and let you know what you need to submit in order to be considered.Admission and visaOur Admissions Department reviews and accepts your application. We issue and send your agency the Form DS-2023, which is the official US Department of State document that allows you to apply for and receive your J-1 visa. Once you receive the DS-2023, you can make your visa appointment. When the visa is granted, you are all set to travel to America. HomestayMeanwhile, our Field and Operations staff will work hard to find you the perfect family and school as soon as possible! Once we find the right host family for you, you can start to get to know your family by email.Depart to the US and meet your family and friendsYour agency will book your flight according to your school start date. When you arrive, we will give you a student orientation and introduce you to other exchange students and the surrounding community. When school starts, you will begin the process of cultural exchange! Contact us: 1-800-432-4643; 1-415-459-5397Location: 255 W End Avenue San Rafael, CA 9490136．According to the passage, CHI’s Academic Year Program is for ______.A. international high school students to study in AmericaB. international students to earn their degree in AmericaC. American high school students to study abroadD. college students to study abroad37．Who can take part in this homestay project?A. Students interested in American culture.B. College students with 220 on the ELTiS exam.C. 14-year-old students with good grades at school.D. 17-year-old high school students with 212 on the ELTiS exam.38．Students can apply for this project by ______.A. calling 1-800-432-4643 to get a visaB. applying in person at CHI’s headquarters in San RafaelC. visiting CHI’s website and fill out an on line applicationD. contacting a partner agency in their country or a nearby country39．According to the passage, we know the Form DS-2023 is a document ______.A. that allows you to apply for and receive your J-1visaB. that allows you to travel to America without a visaC. that allows you to study in AmericaD. that allows you to work in America40．What will happen when students arrive in the US?A. Students will start school immediately.B. Students will receive a student orientation.C. Students will have to apply for their visas again.D. Students will go sightseeing with their family and friends.There’s a small brick house I visit from time to time. It’s not the house that is special, but rather the person who lives inside.I met Jenny about 45 years ago when she was my sister’s kindergarten teacher. I remember looking into her classroom wishing I was her student. Jenny created a safe place where we could be whatever we wanted to be in that moment. My parents told me I could start school when I was 4. Though, when I turned 4 in the spring, I couldn’t understand why I had to wait until September.For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a teacher. When I graduated, I couldn’t wait to invite Jenny to my classroom. She arrived one day, and I saw joy on my students’ faces singing the same songs I sang with her as a child. As a new teacher, I marveled at how she connected with children. For years, Jenny volunteered in my classroom.Over the years we have shared in each other’s ups and downs. Sh e asks me for updates about my family and friends, and she tells me about hers.I am here for her now as the time to sell her house is near. I bring up boxes from her basement. We go through every painting a student has given her, every thank-you note a parent has written and her teaching aids.I find papers featuring the letters of the alphabet. I find my own name printed in green marker. Suddenly, my mind goes back to Room 3.More than 40 years ago, Jenny sat on the carpet at her feet. We learned about the letters and their sounds. Now, Jenny sits on her rocking chair, and I find myself sitting at her feet. Over tea, we talk for hours. I listen intently because I know I still have more to learn from her.Our friendship is one that neither one of us expected. Educators know teaching is a profession devoted to the development of young individuals. The lucky ones get to see what their students have done with their lives. The exceptional ones never leave their students’hearts.41．What is the best title of the passage?A. A small brick house.B. Unexpected friendship.C. A kindergarten teacher.D. Letters of the alphabet.42．What does the underlined words “marveled at” mean in English?A. To be surprised at.B. To be satisfied with.C. To be disappointed at.D. To be angry with.43．According to the passage, what did the author do after she graduated?A. A singer.B. A painter.C. A teacher.D. A volunteer.44．What do we know from the last paragraph?A. Teachers play an important role in the development of students.B. Every teacher will never leave their students’ hearts.C. Every teacher will know what their students do with their lives.D. Student are lucky enough to make friends with their teachers.45．Which of the following is true?A. Jenny taught the author painting pictures.B. The author received thank-notes from the parents.C. The author often visited Jenny’s basement.D. The author has learned a lot from Jenny.The next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) may be sitting right beneath you, at least if furniture maker Ikea has any say in the matter. The Swedish furniture company’s “future-living” research lab in Copenhagen is conducting a survey to understand what people want when it comes to smart furniture.AI is now walking into more aspect s of people’s daily lives. Self-driving cars are just around the corner, and AI robots can play and beat the best players of strategy games. As smart home technologies have become more ubiquitous, products ranging from smart electrical outlets (插座) to smar t smoke alarms are flooding the market. Therefore, it’s not surprising that Ikea would be moving in the same direction.Exactly why people would want their sofa or bed frame to speak to then, track their daily movements or offer help is not yet clear. Thou gh Ikea’s the new survey doesn’t directly answer that question, it does provide a hint of what people would feel comfortable with. Most participants wanted a more human-like form of virtual (虚拟的) assistants, as opposed to one that is more robotic. In terms of the ideal gender (性别) of the assistants, the most popularchoice was neither male nor female. Few wanted a religious form of AI.Just as with human friends, most wanted AI friends that were like them, affirming their own worldview. They wanted an AI assistant that was reasonably intelligent-that could collect data to predict what a person wanted before he or she asked, and that could prevent someone from making mistakes.This is not the first time that Ikea has set foot in the field or futuristic technologies. In addition to wireless charging tables and chainless bikes that never rust, the furniture giant has also pictured smart kitchens that can cook the best meal. To decide on how intelligent you want your next sofa or bookshelf to be, you can take Ike a’s survey online.46．The survey carried out by Ikea aims to ________.A. know peoples need for smart furnitureB. understand future lifestyleC. promote the company’s smart furnitureD. answer people’s questions47．What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Beautiful.B. Common.C. Normal.D. Environmental.48．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A. The differences between robot-like and human-like assistants.B. What form of AI assistants people want.C. What kind of friends people want.D. The popular robots on the market.49．Most participants in the survey wanted an AI assistant that could ________.A. help them become smarterB. communicate with them without troublesC. have its own worldviewD. deal with their problems in advance50．Which of the following products are from Ikea?A. Smart sofas that can speak to you.B. Smart beds that can track your daily movements.C. Wireless charging car.D. Rustless bikes without chains.For generations, we’ve spent the first third of o ur lives acquiring the college degrees weneed to find jobs. These degrees are the stamps on our professional passports that pave the way for the remaining two-thirds of our journey. However, the future of work won’t be about college degrees, it’ll be abou t job skills.According to the World Economic Forum, over one billion jobs, almost one-third of all jobs worldwide, are likely to be transformed by technology in the next decade. We’ve already seen this happen. Think of the apps you use to shop, track orders and simply stay informed. The stores need to keep them up and running at all hours, day after day, all year round, meaning they need those who can analyze and secure customer data.In these and other similar situations, people are the organizing force making sure technology works the way we want it to. This means a quick rise in new kinds of digital jobs. According to the Forum’s Jobs of Tomorrow report, there’ll be a rapid influx of roles at the forefront of the data and AI economy, as well as new roles in engineering, cloud computing and product development. These jobs need talent with relevant skills, and importantly these skills can be learnt even by those without college degrees.Shifting our focus from degrees to skills will mean transitioning (过渡) to always-on skills-based education and employment organizations that acknowledge not just certification but fitness-for-job and employment as outcomes. In recent years, several companies have focused on continuous learning for the workforce — the trend will become stronger.When it comes to skills, employers look for more than just technical skills. Companies want people with an eye for detail, creative problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset and an ability to handle complex issues. These also are skills that can be learnt. Anyhow, lifelong learners with ever relevant skills will be in greater demand in the workplace. 51．What is the function of Paragraph 1?A. To propose a definition.B. To present an argument.C. To give an example.D. To make a comparison.52．How does technology influence the jobs?A. It calls for higher demands for degrees.B. It makes many jobs less challenging.C. It reduces their dependence on degrees.D. It connects them with degrees closely.53．What does the underlined word “influx” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Increase.B. Recovery.C. Decline.D. Change.54．What will future employers value most concerning their staff?A. Their traditional technical skills.B. Their continuous learning abilities.C. Their certification-based education.D. Their desire to start their own business.55．What might be the best title for the text?A. Skills Are Different From DegreesB. Degrees Will Be More CompetitiveC. Degrees Will Shape the Future of WorkD. Skills Are More Vital for Future WorkAesha Ash spent most of her life ballet dancing and even turned it into a career as a member of the New York City Ballet. As much as she loved to dance, she found the weight of her obligation heavy because she was often the only African American ballerina (芭蕾舞女演员) in her classes and company.After retiring from ballet in 2007. Aesha enjoyed the quiet life for about ten years before she decided to come back to ballet, but in a completely new way. She started The Swan Dreams Project that helps kids in poor areas get into the world of ballet. Aesha set up a one-week camp that invited kids to not only learn the basics of ballet, but also get an introduction to French (since she says it is “the language of ballet”).Her first camp was in 2018 in a poor neighborhood in New York. When she arrived, she was greeted by dozens of students, most of whom were African Americans. She wanted to help kids who otherwise might not have ever had the chance to live in the world of ballet.On the final day of camp, after a week of learning, the students put on a final performance for their family and friends. Before the performance, Aesha said she was nervous that it would be less of a performance and more of a mess, since the campers were all between 8 and 11 years old. Muc h to her surprise, it turned out to be perfect. She said. “When we went out to our first circle and the kids began counting in French and performing the steps they had just learned, my heart melted.”Aesha continues to do whatever she can to help kids learn ballet. She found a way to turn that seemingly unbearable weight she once carried around into something good for kids, as well as for the world of ballet.56．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 1 probably mean? (1 word)_______________________________________________________________57．When did Aesha decide to start The Swan Dreams Project? (no more than 10 words)_______________________________________________________________ 58．Where was Aesha’s one-week camp first held? (no more than 10 words)_______________________________________________________________59．Why was Aesha surprised on the final day of her first camp? (no more than 10 words) _______________________________________________________________60．What kind of person is Aesha? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)_______________________________________________________________四、书面表达61．假定你是晨光中学李津，上周你校举办了首届生活技能云端展示活动(online life skills show)，主题为“劳动创造美好生活”。
上学期高三英语期末试题带答案
上学期高三英语期末试题带答案习题虽然简单，但都是基础知识，只有基础知识打牢了，我们才能掌握“高级”知识，今天小编就给大家分享一下高三英语，喜欢的就要多学习哦高三英语上学期期末试题带答案I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Blue. B. Green. C. Yellow. D. Purple.2. A. 7:15. B. 7:45. C. 8:00. D. 8:15.3. A. In a restaurant. B. At the man’s house.C. In a supermarket.D. In the hospital.4. A. The CEO won’t be free at that time.B. The lecture hall isn’t big enough.C. The equipment in the lecture hall is out of order.D. The lecture hall is not reserved early enough.5. A. An athlete. B. A fitness instructor.C. A mechanic.D. A medical doctor.6. A. Take a deep breath. B. Take some aspirin.C. See a doctor.D. Drive to the hospital.7. A. The man shouldn’t order food in such awful weather.B. The delay of the delivery is caused by the awful weather.C. There is a problem with the policy of food delivery.D. The man should have his delivery fee returned.8. A. Having an outing. B. Ordering various drinks.C. Preparing for a party.D. Choosing suitable drinks.9. A. Thoughtful. B. Terrified. C. Apologetic. D. Annoyed.10. A. He f ollowed his grandmother’s steps of cooking.B. He has a great talent for cooking.C. He is a green hand in cooking.D. He improved the dish of his grandmother.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the question will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following lecture.11. A. Literature. B. Business. C. Cooking. D. History.12. A. Christopher Columbus. B. People in Mexico.C. Hernando Cortez.D. Daniel Peter.13. A. The development of chocolate. B. The introduction of Cortez.C. The contributions of Columbus.D. The usage of cocoa beans.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Les Misréables. B. Red.C. My Week with Marilyn.D. The Theory of Everything.15. A. He rose to fame overnight.B. He has been a household name.C. He was recommended by Prince Harry.D. He first appeared in a stage play in 2004.16. A. His small brown spots on the face.B. His graduation from famous schools.C. His remarkable gift for performing on stage.D. His involvement in various styles of performance.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. A chef tends to work at entry level jobs.B. A chef works in a non-professional setting.C. A chef has the ability to create the recipe.D. A chef is as professional as a cook.18. A. He received the training in the culinary (烹饪) school.B. He stuck to the traditional recipe without any change.C. He had a natural skill in cooking the cuisine.D. His latest book was on the list of NYT bestseller list.19. A. Make some easy dishes like chopping vegetables.B. Cook with the accurate measurement and no spice.C. Make an efficient and delicate cooking.D. Cook with creativity and passion.20. A. Working as a chef. B. Dos and don’ts about a chef.C. Tips for cooking.D. Recommendation of a bestseller.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Is Climate Change Consuming Your Favorite Foods?Due to climate change, the worl d’s endangered lists are nolonger just for animals. We may not only need to adapt ourselves to living in a warmer world but a (21) _________ (tasty) one as well.As the increased amount of carbon dioxide in the air linked to global warming (22) _________ (continue) to affect weather, we often forget that they are also impacting the quantity, the quality, and the growing locations of our food. Some foods have already felt the impact while (23) _________ may even become scarce within the next 30 years.Whether or not you try to limit yourself (24) _________ one cup of coffee a day, the effects of climate change on the world's coffee-growing regions may leave you little choice.Rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall patterns are reported to have been threatening coffee plantations in South America, Africa, Asia, and Hawaii. The result? Significant cuts in coffee yield.According to organizations like Australia's Climate Institute, half of the present coffee-producing areas (25) _________ (estimate) not to be suitable by the year 2050, if current climate patterns continue.With temperatures continuously rising, oceans are absorbing some of the heat and undergoing warming of their own, (26) _________ (cause) a decline in fish population, including in lobsters that are cold-blooded creatures, and in salmons (鲑鱼) (27) _________ eggs find it hard to survive in higher water temperatures. Warmer waters also encourage some poisonous marine bacteria to grow and lead to illness in humans whenever (28) _________ (take) with raw seafood, like oysters.And how about that satisfying “crack” which you get when you are eating crabs and lobsters? It could be silenced (29) _________ shellfish have been struggling to build their calciumcarbonate (碳酸钙) shells, which is a result of ocean acidification.Even worse is the possibility (30) _________ we will have no seafood to enjoy at all. In a 2006 Dalhousie University study, scientists predicted that if over-fishing and rising temperature trends continued at their present rate, the world's seafood stocks would run out by the year 2050.Section BDirections: Fill in each blanks with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. partneredB. evolutionC. formerlyD. advanceE. tailoredF. pursueG. transformingH. voluntarilyI. balancingJ. equalK. loyaltyWorkforce of the FutureThe workplace is changing rapidly. Rather than the standard working day of nine to five, employees are working more flexibly to meet their busy home lives. Advances in technology are ___31___ the very nature of the tasks and skills required in the workplace.To gain a full perspective of how the workplace is set to change over the next decade, employee benefits provider Unum UK ___32___ with The Future Laboratory to survey 3,000 workers across several industries. They also interviewed industry experts and business leaders on topics from artificial intelligence and robotics to the increase of flexible working and an ageing workforce.The result outlines some of the employment changes that businesses can expect to see over the next decade and predicts the ___33___ of two worker cultures which will dominate the workforce. They are the obligated and the self-fulfilled workers.“Obligated workers” refer to people with dependents and the sandwich generation, ___34___ raising children with caring for elderly parents. Therefore, they value a career ___35___ to life stages and events and financial security. Joel Defries, 33, father of one kid an d partner at London Vodka said, “A flexible employer will allow me to have a long paternity leave (陪产假) and to value my family just as much as I value my job.”Self-fulfilled workers are committed to life-long learning and acquiring new skills rather than ___36___ to an employer. They actively look for personal development and want employee benefits that help them ___37___ both their personal and professional ambitions. They treat personal commitments and pursuits as ___38___ to professional commitments. Elly Kemp, 31, ___39___ a full-time employee, now working part-time in a caféand also assisting with her grandmother’s care said, “My approach to work allows me the freedom to ___40___ my career at my own pace. I want my work to be fluid so I can change it w hen I want and do whatever makes me happy at the time.”III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Early decision — you apply to one school, and admission is binding (有法律约束力的) — seems like a great choice for nervous applicants. Schools ___41___ a higher percentage of early-decision applicants, which arguably means that you have a better chan ce of being enrolled. And if you do, you’re done with the whole painful process by December. But most students and parents don’t realize that schools have hidden ___42___ foroffering early decision.Early decision, since it’s binding, allows schools to fi ll their classes with qualified students; it allows ___43___ committees to select the students that are in particular demand for their college and know those students will come. It also gives schools a higher yield rate (优秀学生率), which is often used as one of the ways to ___44___ college selectivity and popularity.The problem is that this process effectively ___45___ the window of time students have to make one of the most important decisions of their lives up to that point. Under ___46___ admissions, seniors have to choose which school to attend until May 1; early decision effectively steals six months from them, months that could be used to visit more schools, do more research, speak to current students and alumni (校友) and make a more ___47___ decision.For any given student in America, whatever their levels are, there are a number of schools that are a great ___48___. When students become too fixed on a particular school early in the admissions process, that fixation can lead to ___49___ severe disappointm ent if they don’t get in or, if they do, it is likely that they are now bound to go to a school that, given time for further ___50___, may not actually be right for them.Early decision offers a genuine admissions edge. That advantage goes largely to students who already have ___51___ advantages. The students who use early decision tend to be those who have received higher-quality college guidance, usually a result of coming from a more advantaged background. ___52___, there’s an argument against early deci sion, as students from lower-income families are far less likely to have the admissions know-how (招生诀窍) to ___53___ figure out the often confusingearly deadlines.Students who have done their research and are confident that there’s one school they would b e thrilled to get into should, under the current system, probably ___54___ under early decision. For students who haven’t yet done enough research, or who are still constantly changing their minds on favorite schools, the early-decision system needlessly and prematurely ___55___ the field of possibility just at a time when students should be opening themselves to a whole range of thrilling options.41. A. let in B. turn down C. make up D. give away42. A. dangers B. costs C. assumptions D. purposes43. A. admissions B. joint C. inquiry D. investigative44. A. detail B. measure C. achieve D. represent45. A. neglects B. provides C. shortens D. marks46. A. future B. regular C. random D. compulsory47. A. informed B. honoured C. imposed D. complicated48. A. fit B. aid C. hit D. net49. A. therefore B. otherwise C. however D. furthermore50. A. comment B. enhancement C. implication D. reflection51. A. mutual B. favourite C. numerous D. temporary52. A. In other words B. In this regard C. In particular D. In brief53. A. hesitantly B. relatively C. deliberately D. efficiently54. A. consult B. volunteer C. adjust D. apply55. A. occupies B. encloses C. narrows D. exploresSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in thepassage you have just read.(A)One recent night, while I was leafing through its pages of an old journal, my eyes met a quote by the British writer Graham Greene that I had marked. “A prejudice had something in common with an ideal.” In other words, ideals —general descriptions of people’s expectations of themselves and others — can often lead us to unreasonable ideas. It got me thinking about how we often allow ourselves to generalize about groups of people. We like to stereotype people by the color of their skin, the year of their birth or any other related factors.I grew up in a multi-racial corner of America. The different groups were often subject to narrow stereotypes: Jewish people were “greedy,” Mexicans were “poorly educated,” and Asians were “good at math.” These labels were taught to us from a young age. They wormed their way into our belief systems, harming how we came to see others. It made me sad growing up to see people repeat these stereotypes as if they were true. The rush-to-judgment of people breeds a culture of discrimination (歧视).You can also see these over-generalized description being made against today’s Chinese people. Whether it be a lack of interest or worry among millennials (千禧一代) being described as “monkish,” or “dad-fashion (复古作风)” which has given the “greasy middle-aged men” tag, stereotypes always seem to gain a foothold in the consciousness of our society. But these generalizations do real harm as these myths may become part of the wider population.It’s about time that we, as a society, walked away from generalizations and stereotypes. I leave you with the words ofMartin Luther King Jr. from his famous “I Have a Dream” speech: “I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” By reserving judgment and really getting to know the individual, you might just find your irrational ideas have no foundation.56. According to the passage, how do people tend to judge others?A. By describing people’s personalities.B. By truly getting to know those around.C. By observing their noticeable features.D. By following Martin Luther King’s speech.57. According to the author, a culture of discrimination appears because ________.A. people live in places of various racesB. people are born with unreasonable ideasC. prejudices slightly influence people’s be lief systemD. people usually make judgments without thinking twice58. Examples of “millennials” and “dad-fashion” are mentioned in Paragraph 3 to reveal ________.A. generalizations have unfavourable position in societyB. generalizations have a negative influence on our societyC. generalizations are found peculiar to the middle-aged ChineseD. generalizations make today’s Chinese people lack interest or worry59. The passage is mainly concerned with ________.A. the common prejudiceB. people’s expectat ion of themselvesC. the groundless worriesD. the famous speech of Martin Luther King(B)When you cross deep water driving too fast, you risk splashing water up into the air box and having it get sucked into the internal engine, which is more common than you think. There are a few steps you should take to clear the water out before you try to start it:1. First, drain the fuel tank, fuel lines and the oil. While it's draining, put a fan on the wiring and dry it out. Remove and clean the carburetor (化油器).2. Take the plugs out of the engine and turn it over to force any water out. Water will come out with the oil. Add oil to the engine and turn it over again, without the plug in. Let it sit for a while, then observe the oil to tell if there's any water in it (it will look like a white milky substance if there is water mixed with the oil). If it's there, drain it again and start over until there is little or no white showing in the oil.3. Now re-install the spark plug, add gas, then try to start the engine. You should have a can of ether (乙醚) handy just in case it's stubborn, but don't use too much. If it starts, let it run for a few minutes without making it work faster.4. After it runs for several minutes, shut it off, drain the oil and change the filter(过滤网). Run it again for a few minutes then shut it off and checks again for milky colored oil. If you have none, you should be good to go.5. If you cannot start the engine, you may have already ruined it and you will probably need to seek a professional to repair it, or, more likely, you'll have to replace it.60. According to the passage, a driver turns the engine over after oil is added to it so that he can _______.A. drain the oil and change the filter without any difficultyB. re-install the spark plug and get ready to start the car againC. make a milky substance which is the mixture of water and oilD. see whether there is any water in the engine by checking the oil61. The underlined word “stubborn” in paragraph 4 may probably means ________.A. reluctant to changeB. hard to switch onC. insufficient to burnD. unable to take in62. This passage may be most helpful to ________.A. a policeman who knows much about car accidentsB. a secretary who has just driven across a small pondC. a driver who is incapable of fixing the car by himselfD. a teacher who is to carry out her routine car maintenance(C)One of the features of a successful business is its ability to employ creativity to constantly push into new territory. Without growth and innovation, businesses eventually fade away. Those with staying power, however, have mastered an often-overlooked factor that allows them to focus on the future clearly: empathy (共情). While that may surprise many, I am certain that the ability to connect with and relate to others —empathy in its purest form — is the force that moves businesses forward.Though the concept of empathy might go against the modern concept of a traditional workplace — competitive, the reality is that for business leaders to experience success, they need to not just see or hear the activity around them, but also relate to the people they serve.Some may think they want the results from doggedly (顽强地) pursuing their goals without much thought for other people. This attitude works for some, but at some point — often sooner rather than later — everyone needs to rely on their relationships and established personal and professional connections. These relationships are the product of taking an honest and dedicated interest in others and their businesses. Successful people do not operate alone; each of us needs the support of others to achieve positive results that push us toward our goals. True empathy combines understanding both the emotional and the logical rationale(根据) that goes into every decision.Effectively understanding empathy involves viewing it as each person’s connection to the people and marketplace that surround them. A biological principle known as co-evolution explains that the adaptation of an organism is caused by the change of a related object. Similarly, businesses and their leaders participate in co-evolution-type relationships. Business success depends on empathetic leaders who are able to adapt, build on the strengths around them, and relate to their environment. When businesses fail, it is often because leaders have stopped focusing on understanding their environment and instead stay separated in their own operations. Successful business leaders are receptive to disturbance and aware of what is going on in their organizations both internally and externally.To develop an effective workforce, we must be willing to give in and meet people where they are. This can be frustrating and uncomfortable, particularly when you feel like your position makes more sense or offers a better solution. A critical part of developing empathy, however, is learning to understand, respect and implement another individual’s point of view rather than forcing your own.63. In the author’s opinion, if a company wants to achieve success, it must ________.A. frequently develop in new areasB. always stay pure and powerfulC. concentrate on its future developmentD. value much thought for others64. It can be inferred from the passage that _________.A. empathy generally depends on logical reasonsB. supports from others help to achieve ambitionsC. competition rarely exists in traditional workplacesD. striving for goals on one’s own is the key to success65. Which of the following examples can best illustrate the co-evolution principle?A. Th e boss is too occupied to realize that his employees’ income is below the average.B. The head of the news agency offers little bonus to the journalists who work extra hours.C. The principal promises flexible working hours after the school moves to the countryside.D. The factory director insists on increasing the output despite the declining market demand.66. What can be the best title of this passage?A. Empathy and Business SuccessB. The Formation of EmpathyC. Empathy and AggressivenessD. The Importance of EmpathySection CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. BAT wanted to take action.B. Those who gave more tended to gain less.C. The data are ridiculous, and no one is really paying attention.D. By nature, educators are taught to give care and support others — not themselves.E. Although respected for its own sake, teaching is under suspicion i n today’s world.F. After all, self-care, good mental health, positive well-being is one of the single best things you can do for yourself.We need to do more to help the teachers who are exhausted and stressedTeaching should not be one of the most stressful jobs in the US. But it is. “The only other profession that comes close to us for stress is nursing —and we still have the numbers… by a lot. ______67______”“Nobody realizes how horrific working conditions are for teachers throughout the country,” Bri ce-Hyde says, an experienced teacher in New York who is part of the national group Badass Teachers Association (BAT).______68______ So they did a national study of teacher working conditions around issues like stress, work-life balance, respect, and more. The results are both surprising — and not. If you’ve been seeing the stories about teacher walkouts and pay inequality, you probably aren’t all that shocked to see these things like: 61 percent of educators find work “always” or “often” stressful; 27 percent of educators said they’ve been threatened or bullied; 86 percent of educators feel disrespected by US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.Teachers are stressed out, and turnover is high. No wonderwe’re seeing more stories about the importance of self-care, classroom burnout, and mental health days for teachers. Yet, self-care doesn’t seem to come easily for people, and this is definitely true for teachers. ______69______We think it’s time to change that, though. So in honor of World Mental Health Day, we are working to change the dialogue about teacher mental health. Below are some of the top challenges people give for not seeking therapy, or even basic self-care, along with possible solutions and workarounds for each one.We hope you share this article widely, giving support and love to your fellow educators. ______70______ And it’s pretty much guaranteed to help you do what you set out to in the first place — be a good teacher.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Online Pharmacy (药店): A Foreseeable TrendOnline pharmacies may replace corner drugstores in the future, which would be of benefit to all of us. Sadly, current Federal Drug Administration (FDA) restrictions prevent many Americans from gaining access to the medicines they require online. Fortunately, online pharmacies offer these drugs and provide patients with more treatment options at lower prices. Those calling for the restrictions are wrong. Online pharmacies are crucial to numerous people.While some drugs sold online aren’t FDA-approved, customers shouldn’t be prevented from buying them. Many of the herbal remedy (草药) online pharmacies offer have been usedfor hundreds of years, especially in Asian countries, and they have strong safety records. Other medicines may come from foreign countries, but they aren’t harming the people who use them in their own countries. Take depression pills as an example. It has been used safely for many years in France and other European countries, yet it’s just now being tested in the U.S.Nowadays, just getting in to see a doctor seems to take forever, not to mention the time and money to get tests done and await the results. Thanks to the Internet, customers now know more about available medicines than ever before and are therefore able to take them without having to consult a doctor. The Internet, after all, is filled with information about all kinds of drugs. Much of it has even been written by doctors and pharmaceutical companies themselves.Another issue to consider is money. Health care costs in America are rising every year, and pharmaceutical companies are making billions. Online pharmacies typically sell their drugs at lower prices than hospital pharmacies and corner drugstores. Consumers shouldn’t be blamed for seeking cheaper alternatives and refusing to line the pockets of already wealthy companies and stores.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 这场因无视规则引发的事故值得我们深思。
2024北京朝阳区高三(上)期末英语试题及答案
北京市朝阳区2023～2024学年度第一学期期末质量检测高三英语试卷2024.1(考试时间90分钟满分100分)本试卷共10页。
考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Gardening changed how I see myself as a disabled woman. When I started gardening in 2018, I didn’t know anything about plants, let alone how to grow things we can eat. I thought gardening required a lot of 1 tasks. As I have a genetic (遗传的) condition that causes my bones to 2 easily, I didn’t believe I could complete them. The thought of taking care of plants in a wheelchair every day made me feel 3 . But just like how I gradually learnt everything else as a disabled person, I had to 4 how to garden my way.That first season, I visited my garden as much as I could. Noticing my interest in gardening, my neighbors in the community 5 offered me advice and support. Under their careful 6 , I managed to pull up the weeds and watered my plants on my own. Finally, I was so proud to eat the tomatoes I grew and even shared some with neighbors. They tasted like summertime.Gardening has 7 how I see other parts of my life. As a disabled woman, I fear being seen as a 8 and struggle to ask for the things I need. Gardening helped me normalize the fact that I have needs. I don’t think my plant is a heavy load because it needs more nutrition. I don’t 9 it for getting insects and not being able to fight against them. Gardening also helped me expand my social circle and grow close to people in our community.Over the years, gardening has made me feel more confident in every aspect of my life. I’m planting what I want to grow, and I have gained a lot of 10 from that.1. A. simple B. physical C. pleasant D. urgent2. A. change B. rest C. break D. move3. A. anxious B. expectant C. motivated D. bored4. A. look over B. show off C. bring back D. figure out5. A. suddenly B. readily C. hesitantly D. casually6. A. observation B. check C. discussion D. guidance7. A. impacted B. ruined C. controlled D. recorded8. A. support B. comfort C. burden D. threat9. A. appreciate B. fault C. challenge D. forgive10. A. justice B. access C. weight D. power第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
2023年江苏省泰州市高三上学期期末英语试卷及答案
3. Where is this text probably taken from?
A. A travel guide.B. A market report.
C. A business review.D. A geography book.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A
A. The tenth grade. B. The ninth grade. C. The sixth grade.
13. What is the woman’s main concern probably?
A.Trying to make some new friends.
B. Doing whatever is best for the family.
Canvas of Clay
Admission Adults: $15, Children: $9
On exhibit for the first time, more than 65 of the finest examples of Hopi pottery from The Allan and Judith Cooke Collection. With the duration from December 2Ist to December 31st, this exhibition celebrates six centuries of the Hopi people and culture.
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章介绍了四个亚利桑那州的年度顶级活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Rockin’ ChristmasTum up the holiday spirit with World of Illumination’s Rockin’ Christmas from December 21st, 2022 to January 1st,2023.（摇滚的圣诞节 从2022年12月21日到2023年1月1日，世界照明的摇滚圣诞节来激发节日精神。）”可知，摇滚的圣诞节举办十多天。“Lights at the FarmFalling on December 21st, Arizona’s largest walk-through Christmas light show lasts 10 days. （农场的灯光 12月21日，亚利桑那州最大的圣诞灯展将持续10天。）”可知，农场的灯光持续10天。“Light and LegacyHeld from the end of December to the end of April, the exhibition will impress you without standing images.（光与遗产展览将于12月底至4月底举行，即使没有站立的图像，也会给你留下深刻的印象。）”可知，光与遗产展览将举办4个月。“Canvas of ClayWith the duration from December 2Ist to December 31st, this exhibition celebrates six centuries of the Hopi people and culture.（粘土帆布 本次展览从12月2日持续到12月31日，庆祝霍皮族人和文化的六个世纪。）”可知，粘土帆布展览将举办近一个月。光与遗产展览持续时间最长。故选C。
北京市西城区2023-2024学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题
北京市西城区2023-2024学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、完形填空A winter storm dropped huge amounts of snow overnight on January 16 in western Pennsylvania. Coach Brian Delallo, who worked on a local high school football team,-that’s our Monday workout. ”The players received the message and went out to work on the more than six inches of snow that fell overnight. They said that they removed 4 from dozens of homes. Some players texted their coach afterwards to tell him how 5 it was. “We all feel great about it, ” said team captain Gavin Moul. “It’s not only helping them, but it’s helping us to become a better team. ”Many of the people whom the team members approached couldn’t believe that the players wouldn’t accept any payment. Sometimes people even 6 their help because they wouldn’t take money for it.Actually, it was not the first time for the team to have shoveling workout. It was started by a coach more than two decades ago. It was one of the many 7 the team kept.“It’s about community. ” the coach said. “It is an inspiring way for us to interact with our community and show that it 8 . Shoveling snow is just one of those opportunities to show appreciation to the community that supports us. ”The team got a workout and gave 9 to the community by doing these acts of kindness at the same time. It was a 10 for all.1．A．try out B．pick up C．go over D．call off 2．A．injury B．weather C．disease D．pressure 3．A．money B．apology C．challenge D．request 4．A．dirt B．water C．snow D．waste 5．A．demanding B．rewarding C．promising D．amusing 6．A．sought B．got C．appreciated D．refused 7．A．goals B．secrets C．traditions D．jobs8．A．matters B．cares C．works D．stays 9．A．off B．up C．in D．back 10．A．way B．win C．must D．lesson二、语法填空阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。
北京市海淀区2023-2024学年高三上学期期末考试 英语 Word版含答案
北京市海淀区2023-2024学年第一学期期末练习高三英语2024. 01 本试卷共10页, 100分。
考试时长90分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题纸上, 在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题纸一并交回。
第一部分知识运用（共两节, 30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 共15分）阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Back in 2008, I was teaching Concepts of Fitness in a high school. At the end of one class, I chatted with David Gale, a senior high jumper, about how to improve his 1 and how motivation played an important role in one's achievement. He, out of the blue, asked me what would happen if he broke the school record.Not 2 of his passion and determination, I paused for a moment, but then promised that I would paint his name on the wall of our classroom. He was very excited and suggested that I go purchase the paint.Nothing more was mentioned about the 3 until two weeks later, the young warrior ran into the classroom with a huge smile on his face. "I did it! I broke the record!" he shouted as I was still gathering information to 4 what I had promised him. I joined in with the high-fives and fist bumps 5 him.The next day, it was done! G-A-L-E. Huge blue letters with white edges, the school colors. I could see his excitement even surpassed the success itself. Actually, his coach said the wall was part of the 6 to break the record.What happened next was totally amazing. Many students, even from other classes, saw the name on the wall and 7 how they, too, could be considered for the wall. With the enormous 8 , I had to add more names to the wall, and more than 100 names appeared there in the following 10 years.Many folks admitted they would not have 9 what they did if the wall hadn't been part of the reward. More importantly, all those who stepped far beyond their comfort zone helped set the 10 higher.1. A. health B. performance C. talent D. knowledge2. A. proud B. afraid C. certain D. fond3. A. promise B. record C. suggestion D. news4. A. describe B. recall C. explain D. picture5. A. encouraging B. admiring C. congratulating D. greeting6. A. excitement B. confidence C. creativity D. motivation7. A. inquired B. expected C. insisted D. doubted8. A. effort B. experience C. stress D. response9. A. adjusted B. achieved C. examined D. displayed10. A. pace B. stage C. bar D. tone第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 共15分）阅读下列短文, 根据短文内容填空。
四川省成都市2023-2024学年高三上学期期末考试 英语含答案
成都2023—2024学年度上期高2024届期末考试英语试卷（答案在最后）满分150分考试时间：120分钟第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C，三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the man plan to do?A.Attend a concert.B.See a film.C.Watch a game.2.What is the man doing?A.Asking permission.B.Offering help.C.Finding the smoking area.3.When did the woman come back home?A.At8:00B.At10:00.C.At11:00.4.Where does the woman want to have dinner?A.At the man’s house.B.At the Red Rose Restaurant.C.At the Blue Moon Restaurant.5.What will the woman do?A.Take a bath.B.Cook a meal.C.Call her dad.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。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答6至7题。
6.How much will the woman pay?A.$100.B.$200.C.$400.7.What does the woman ask the man to do?A.Walk the dog twice a day.B.Feed the dog every two hours.C.Get the dog’s registration papers.请听第7段材料，回答8至9题。
辽宁省县级重点高中2024届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷(含答案)
辽宁省县级重点高中2024届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解Gabon, on the west coast of Africa, has numerous rainforests, open grasslands, white-sand beaches and rushing rivers. Here are four adventures that can let you have unforgettable experiences.The Wild Species AdventureThe site of this adventure is close to a national park, which has elephants, monkeys, leopards, red river hogs and so on. Visitors can go on a journey by jeep and have a chance to see the country's natural beauty and different birds in a nearby reserve.The Fishing AdventureGabon has some really big fish and miles of untouched coastlines, and the fishing spots are not packed, because they are wide apart. When fishing, visitors can find themselves in pleasant places, surrounded by palm trees during the adventure. Gabon's unique lagoon (环礁湖) system provides visitors with a range of fish, all ready for you to join in the fishing contest.The Private Island AdventureIt is difficult for visitors to find this private island on the sea on booking or a trip advisor, but it is known by locals. It offers small but comfortable rooms to rest. Visitors can try fun activities like wakeboarding and boating. During the whale season, visitors can also rent boats to take a close look at whales by following responsible viewing guidelines.The Whale Watching AdventureThere is a great diversity of marine mammals to see in this adventure, especially whales. Some of the whales can be found at all time, while others, for example, the humpback whales, only spend a few months from July to September. In this trip, visitors can take splendid pictures of these whales playing around and jumping above the surface of the sea under safety guidance.1．Which adventure attracts a lover of land animals most?A.The wild species adventure.B.The fishing adventure.C.The private island adventure.D.The whale watching adventure.2．What are the spots of the fishing adventure like?A.Noisy.B.Narrow.C.Uncrowded.D.Unpleasant.3．What do the last two adventures offer?A.Whale watching.B.Private trip advisors.C.Cost-free water sports.D.A photo-taking service.During World War Ⅱ, Duchess Nina Douglas-Hamilton played a vital role in looking after animals.As the war broke out, the government issued orders for the mass killing livestock (家畜) to prevent them from being captured or destroyed by the enemy. Duchess Nina launched a campaign to save as many animals as possible, and soon became known as the “animal heroine” for her effort s.Duchess Nina worked with local farmers and animal owners to relocate animals to safer areas, such as the Scottish Highlands. She also established a network of volunteers who helped to care for animals during the war. She organized feeding programs, medical care and transportation, ensuring that animals were well looked after even during the most difficult times. The most challenging aspect of her work was the shortage of food during the war. So she established a vegetable garden and used leftovers to create nutritious meals for animals. She also reached out to the public for donations of food and supplies, and was able to secure enough resources to keep animals healthy and fed.In addition to her work with domestic animals, Duchess Nina was also a strong advocate for wildlife conservation. She established a center for wild animals in Scotland, where she provided a safe place for deer, foxes and other animals that were threatened by the war. She also worked with local protection groups to protect natural habitats.Duchess Nina’s work during World War Ⅱwas not without its risks. She frequentlySadly, some people saw her efforts as a distraction from the war effort. However, she contin ued to work tirelessly for animals. After the war, Duchess Nina’s work was recognized by the government and she got an important award for her services to animals.4．How did Duchess Nina probably feel when she heard the government’s orders?A. Worried.B. Calm.C. Excited.D. Encouraged.5．What was the biggest problem that Duchess Nina faced?A. Nobody gave her any donations.B. She couldn’t find enough volunteers.C. The animals didn’t have enough food to eat.D. Local farmers didn’t give her enough support.6．Why did Duchess Nina start the center in Scotland?A. To keep domestic animals there.B. To attract local protection groups.C. To provide a home for wild animals.D. To offer a safe place for animal owners.7．What does the underlined word “perilous” in paragraph 5 mean?A. Urban.B. Dangerous.C. Faraway.D. Poor.Underwater travel is difficult and dangerous, but many people have to stay deep under the ocean. Thus, humans have come up with a few designs of vehicles to move around under the ocean. But what if there was a better way to travel?Hilary Bart-Smith, an engineer at the University of Virginia, thinks a vehicle that travels like a manta ray (魔鬼鱼) would be able to operate for long periods at sea. Manta rays which can grow up to 29 feet long are among the most efficient swimmers in the ocean. Different from animals and people pushing against water, manta rays swim by moving through the water with wing-like movements of their fins (鳍) . Efficiency means using less energy to move farther.Bart-Smith and other engineers at the University of Virginia had to find out what manta rays looked like on the inside to better understand how they move. They took X-rays to find out how a manta ray's fins are built. They found that a web of cartilage (软骨) stretches across each fin.Once the engineers knew how a manta ray's fin was constructed, they could build one of their own. They made a long row of metal struts with many hinges to imitate the manta ray's web of cartilage. The engineers put their design inside a flexible cover, shaped like a manta ray's fin. Then they tested it in the university swimming pool. They were happy to see that it swam just like a manta ray in the ocean.Engineers and scientists are still learning and experimenting with how to imitate these amazing animals. For now, engineers study their movements and learn from the most efficient swimmers in the ocean. Perhaps someday engineers will be able to build manta ray robots that are big enough to transport people.8．How do manta rays swim?A.By moving like birds.B.By swimming like humans.C.By swimming like other fishes.D.By pushing against water like animals. 9．What can we learn from the second and third paragraphs?A.Manta rays look like travel vehicles.B.Manta rays are the fastest swimmers.C.Manta rays can grow at least 29 feet long.D.Manta rays'fins consist of a web of cartilage.10．Why do the engineers study manta rays?A.To learn about their habits.B.To control manta ray robots.C.To protect marine creatures.D.To design undersea vehicles.11．What's the author's attitude towards the research?A.Supportive.B.Negative.C.Doubtful.D.Objective.The most obvious dog fetish (迷恋) today is the longing for cuteness. Almost every day you can see adorable pictures of dogs and other animals that will make you smile and say, "How cute! "It is a cultural phenomenon that the media scholar James Meese calls the "cute economy' which exists primarily on social media, is user-generated, and is heavily dominated by pictures of animals, especially pets. The goal is to generate a positive response, probably followed by a tap on the screen to “like” and “share”. We can click through image after image of cute animals doing cute things, feeling a little boost of good cheer.The marketing researchers have identified some of the most common categories of cuteness in online pet content: animals doing silly things；animals of extreme size；animals with unusual looks；and animals behaving in ways that seem human-like. Dogs and other animals in the "cute economy" are often further humanized by being dressed in clothing and accessorized (装饰) with hats, jewellery, nail polish and fur dyed a rainbow of colors. Users who post successfully and with some strategies can make money by doing so. Thus, certain dogs have become cuteness celebrities, with millions of devoted followers and paid content from advertisers.Unfortunately, the price of the "cute economy" comes at a serious cost. The cutest and most popular breeds tend to be those with the most significant risk of health and behavioral problems. Cuteness is often coupled with their discomfort. People are drawn to the cuteness of dogs with extremely foreshortened skulls and extremely short legs and awkwardly long bodies, such as the French bulldog and the corgi.Actually, there are well-established health issues. We should treat the "cute economy' with caution, like resisting the commodification (商品化) of appearance by opting out of social media channels promoting the "cute economy". We can also choose not to "like" or"share" images of dogs whose cuteness is linked with discomfort. Although we are biologically attracted to dogs that are super cute, we should be mindful in our "impulses". 12．What is the key to the "cute economy" according to the text?A.Cute animals' attractive appearance.B.Taking pictures of different animals.C.Pet owners' liking adorable pictures.D.Posting cute animals' pictures on social media.13．Which kind of cuteness is most likely to be the online pet content?A.A normal-sized dog is eating bones.B.A white cat is quietly lying next to its owner.C.A monkey is attentively taking care of its baby.D.A parrot dressed in a suit is singing and dancing.14．What is the side effect of the "cute economy"?A.It will change the animals' nature.B.It may make the animals not so cute.C.It may cause health problems to the animals.D.It will result in a decline in animal population.15．What may be the best title for the text?A.Marketing Strategy-CutenessB.The Cute Economy and Its PriceC.Happiness from PetsD.Share Pictures or Not二、七选五16．Anyone experiences a failure occasionally. But how do you deal with it when it occurs? Blaming yourself makes no sense. Faced with a failure, try to find proper ways, which is the key to success.①______If you can't realize what the problem is and don't process failures clearly, you'll find yourself unable to sail along elegantly like a boat through the water ahead. So it is of great importance to spare some time to analyse the relevant causes of the failures.Practise self-acceptance and self-compassion (自我同情) . ②______ Self-acceptance does not mean believing that you are perfect. It means accepting yourself for who you really are. Self-compassion does not mean giving up on growth and self-improvement, but it means showing kindness to yourself. Practise them, decide what to do differently next time and move on.Reframe positively. Positive reframing requires viewing things in a new way that allows youto recognize and appreciate positive aspects of your situation. ③______ As a result, failures can be transformed into challenges and new possibilities to experience life more fully.Laugh it off. Laughing at yourself about a mistake you made is a great gift, which requires a shared understanding of humanity. The point is that once you can laugh at a failure, it is no longer terminal. Instead, you are ready to go ahead. ④______Of course, failures are actually not fun. ⑤______ Finally, you'll make fewer mistakes, experience fewer failures and naturally develop yourself into the being you are destined to become.A.Understand what has gone wrong.B.Save every minute to avoid failures.C.They are the basics of moving on from failures.D.If you can laugh it off, then you can forgive yourself.e the above ways, learn from failures and move forward.F.Similarly, if you can laugh at yourself, others will laugh at you.G.It helps you take advantage of opportunities rather than avoid problems.三、完形填空（15空）Fiona liked to sing at home. One summer day when she was singing, her father said upstairs, “Baby, I really need 1 , so I can take a rest.” Fiona felt upset and had to go2 .It was a 3 day, and many people were riding bikes and walking their dogs in the sun. Fiona went to a nearby park and sat on a bench. She looked around to make sure she wasn’t4 anyone. Then she started to hum (哼)5 . But soon humming turned to loud singing.Feeling very hot, Fiona took off her 6 , laid it on the sidewalk and kept singing. Just as she 7 one of her favorite songs, a man stopped in front of her and dropped a 8 into her hat. Before she could say anything, the man left. Looking at his 9 ,Fiona really wasn’t sure how to 10 the money, but she did want to 11 singing. As a result, a 12 stream of sound rang in the parkWhen she enjoyed herself and stopped to relax, Fiona’s hat was full, and some money fell to the floor because there was no 13 for it. At that time, Mrs Maudslay, her neighbor, suddenly passed by and saw Fiona, “Are you busking, Fiona?” Fiona asked, “What’s busking?” “Busking is when a street performer 14 a hat to collect money People drop some money to show that they like the performance,”Mrs Maudslay answered It 15 on Fiona, and she eventually donated her windfall (意外之财) to charity with theadvice of Mrs. Maudslay.17．A. comfort B. apology C. light D. quiet18．A. outside B. upstairs C. eagerly D. merrily19．A. cloudy B. misty C. clear D. freezing20．A. assessing B. disturbing C. witnessing D. observing21．A. angrily B. unwillingly C. loudly D. softly22．A. mask B. hat C. shoe D. glove23．A. finished B. recalled C. composed D. forgot24．A. medal B. flower C. dollar D. toy25．A. coming B. situation C. face D. back26．A. handle B. claim C. donate D. earn27．A. improve B. keep C. advocate D. quit28．A. temporary B. terrible C. steady D. silent29．A. argument B. praise C. time D. room30．A. hands in B. puts out C. folds up D. tears down31．A. dawned B. depended C. counted D. fed四、短文填空32．The Liangzhu Culture, ①_____ can date back thousands of years, was the last Neolithic jade (新石器时代玉器) culture in the Taihu Basin of the Yangtze River Delta. From many of the unearthed Liangzhu relic sites so far, relevant experts ②_____ (conclude) that the ancient culture boasted advanced rice agriculture and handicraft industry.③_____ (cover) an area of more than 30 square kilometers, the Liangzhu relic site fir④_____ (discover) in 1936 is in reality a general name for some sites found in Liangzhu, Pingyao and Anxi, three places in Yuhang District, East China's Zhejiang Province. The archaeological ⑤_____ (significant) of the Liangzhu relic site has gained worldwide attention. British archaeologist Colin Renfrew visited it several years ago and thought ⑥_____importance of findings in China's Neolithic Period was greatly underestimated.The Liangzhu Culture is⑦_____ (good) known as a jade culture than others. More than 40 various⑧_____ (type) of jade containers have been unearthed. Do you dream ⑨_____experiencing more of the Liangzhu Culture up close? Consider visiting the Liangzhu New Town, a scenic spot which offers many places for tourists⑩_____ (learn) about theLiangzhu Culture and relax as well.五、书面表达33．假定你是李华，交换生George对你所在的书法社(Chinese Calligraphy Club)很感兴趣,想要加入。
2024届山东省潍坊市高三上学期期末考试英语及答案
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AIf you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must.Dictionary. comIf you’re looking for a reliable and user-friendly dictionary app, Dictionary. com has one for you. It provides instant access to a vast collection of definitions, synonyms and even works offline. Additionally, it provides daily word quizzes, articles and trending word lists to keep users engaged and expand their vocabulary.Merriam-Websterpronunciations and usage examples in an on-the-go format available offline. It lets you save favorites, has a word of the day and keeps track of your recent searches. The app also provides access to a thesaurus, word puzzles and quizzes to enhance your vocabulary skills. The app even lets you search for words by speaking them!FluentUFluentU takes real-world videos-like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks-and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. FluentU makes it really easy to watch English videos. The best part is that FluentU keeps track of the vocabulary that you’re learning and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It even reminds you when its time to review! Every learner has a truly personalized experience, even if they’re learning with the same video.Dict BoxDiet Box is a comprehensive offline dictionary and translator app for over 50 languages, all in one place. Each word comes with a detailed definition, synonyms and example sentences. With a registered account, you get accessto their urban dictionary for slang words, a picture dictionary for visual learners, the ability to back up and update word lists across devices and an ad-free experience in the app.1. Which app allows users to play a word game?A. .B. Merriam-Webster.C. FluentU.D. Dict Box.2. What is the most appealing characteristic of FluentU?A. Presenting English videos.B. Providing scheduled courses.C. Tracing the learning process.D. Transforming videos into lessons.3. How is Dict Box different from the other apps?A. It provides word tests.B. It has no advertisement.C. It can be used without Internet.D It offers members extra resources.BWhen most kids go to the beach they’re too focused on making sandcastles and splashing around to notice litter, but several years ago, for 7-year-old Cash Daniels, noticing a plastic straw sparked a lifelong passion for saving the planet.Cash, who is now known as the “conservation kid”, has always loved nature. He grew up fishing along the Chattanooga River, after all! But once he learned that 80 percent of all trash from land and rivers ends up in the ocean, he couldn’t sit back.He started with cleanups along the river, something that quickly went from a family affair to a community effort with volunteers and neighbors. In 2019, Cash, together with a Canadian conservationist, Ella Galaski-Rossen, started a nonprofit called the Cleanup Kids. Despite living in different countries, they managed to create educational videos on their YouTube channel. “We hope to be a really big nonprofit that eliminates plastic in the U. S. and Canada,” Cash said. “We want to inform kids and adults in the landlocked states on how their actions are connected to the water and the ocean,” Cash said.Cash was selected as one of America’s top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. He also earned the title of National Honoree, where he received a$5,000 grant to go to a nonprofit of his.,choice, and he became the first person to win the Youth Conservationist Award two years in a row from the Tennessee Wildlife Federation.“I want to travel the world, teach others, and help them feel connected to the ocean. Because if you are connected to the ocean-if you love it and what lives in it—you’ll want to protect it,” he said. “This is my fun, and it becomes more fun with every new discovery.”4. Which can replace the underlined words “sit back” in paragraph 2?A. Fall asleep.B. Lose heart.C. Turn a blind eye.D. Lend a hand.5. What is the purpose of starting the Cleanup Kids?A. To recycle waste plastics.B. To make instructive videos.C. To spread marine knowledge.D. To appeal for ocean protection.6. Which of the following best describes Cash Daniels?A. Sympathetic and devoted.B. Initiative and talented.C. Ambitious and humorous.D. Determined and modest.7. What does Cash Daniels story imply?A. Passion fuels dreams.B. Great minds think alike.C. Helping others is of great fun.D. Actions speak louder than words.CTo reduce the carbon emissions from passenger jets and long-haul trucks, a vast volume of soy-based renewable fuel will be needed. To produce it, American farmers could ruin existing cornfields to clear space, plant millions of additional acres of soybeans and shut down all soybean exports. Researchers at startups and biotech giants alike have found ways to create a new kind of soybeans through genetic recombination that generates more oil.One of the startups, ZeaKal Inc., funded in part by seed giant Corteva Inc., plans to introduce its first batch of high-oil seeds for commercial planting in 2024. Scientists have tricked the plant into sustaining photosynthesis for longer with genetic recombination, ultimately producing more oil as well as more protein.Companies are racing to build more capacity to process soy, a critical component for expanding green fuelsupplies. Tax credits make companies in the transportation industry switch to fuel with lower carbon emission.S&P Global sees domestic demand for renewable biofuel reaching 4 billion gallons in 2030, up from around 2.7 billion this year. It projects that the use of sustainable aviation fuel will total 1.7 billion gallons annually by the end of the decade, compared with just 182 million gallons a year now.Despite the bullish predictions, the soy-based transportation fuel market is still a drop in the bucket for the fuel industry. And even if the new breed of high-oil seeds takes off, widespread adoption will take time. Farmers may be reluctant to become early adopters of a technology that hasn’t yet proven its benefits, especially if the oil content comes at the expense of existing genetic recombinations that improve disease or pest resistance.Chicken producer Perdue Farms Inc. has signed a deal with Zeakal, agreeing to pay farmers a higher price for harvested supplies of the new variety, which is good for chicken feed because of its higher protein levels. If large oil companies follow suit, the soybean market might never look the same. “We could have an opportunity for the oil component of soybeans to actually become more important in some markets than the protein aspect,” says Mike Dillon, vice president of ZeaKal, “That’s a very dramatic shift.”8. How did researchers plan to produce more oil?A. By planting more soybeans.B. By banning soybean exports.C. By fertilizing soybean fields.D. By engineering soybean genes.9. What does the author want to show by mentioning the figure in paragraph 3?A. The continuous use of the fuel.B. The growing demand for biofuel.C. The serious lack of green fuel supplies.D. The fierce competition between companies.10. Who can change the current biofuel market according to the last paragraph?A. Companies.B. Farmers.C. Scientists.D. Governments11. Which can be the best title of the text?A. Biofuel: A New Way to Cut Down Carbon EmissionsB. Oilier Soybeans: Possible Reliance of the Future FuelC. A Big Shift: From Conventional Soybeans to Altered OnesD. Genetic Modification: A Technology to Breed New SoybeansDWhenever I order food for delivery, I play a little game to guess how many sets of tableware(餐具)the restaurant will provide with my meal. Sometimes restaurants will throw in two, three or four sets for just one order. But I rarely need any tableware at all, and the waste goes into the trash or collects dust in a kitchen drawer.Researchers working with Chinese technology group Alibaba tried a simple approach to this problem. Instead of just wastefully doling out tableware, the company required food-delivery customers in some cities in China to pick how many sets of tableware they wanted to receive.The default (默认设置)was set at zero. The result, published today in the journal Science, was a 638% increase in the share of no-tableware orders. If applied across China, researchers found, the approach would save nearly 22 billion sets of plastic tableware. The study doesn’t cover carbon emissions, but it’s safe to say that the impact would be significant. It struck me as a useful reminder of the many low-hanging fruits across the economy that can cut waste, and emissions.Nudging its customers cost Alibaba nothing more than a few hours of software engineering time and the impact it brought was immense. The concept of nudging comes from the field of behavioral economics known as nudge theory. It suggests that a slight action can encourage good human behavior without the need for policies that limit choice or economic punishment that raises the cost of bad behavior. To nudge customers to eat better, for example, a restaurant might organize its menu by listing healthy options first and bury unhealthy ones at the bottom. More recently, some big companies like Google have also begun to use nudges to advance climate objectives.Behavioral economics broadly, and nudges more specifically, aren’t without controversy. Some might think it assigns consumers responsibility for addressing environmental challenges. But there is another way to look at it. In the absence of necessary policy—and policy is needed一companies can help encourage a widespread shift of consumer behavior.And all of that behavioral change can add up. The International Energy Agency found in 2021 that small behavioral changes in energy consumption such as walking instead of driving and adjusting the thermostat could in total shave off 4% of global emissions. The more that companies can do to facilitate such changes, the better.12. What did Alibaba do with tableware waste?A. It stopped restaurants from handing out tableware.B. It withdrew unused tableware from customers.C It updated the food -delivery device regularly..D. It allowed picking tableware at customers’ demand.13. What do the underlined words “low-hanging fruits” mean in paragraph 2?A. Easily accessible things.B. Fast increasing orders.C. Exceptionally tough choices.D. Widely accepted strategies.14. What can we learn about nudge theory from paragraph 3?A. It brings about economic loss.B. It results from consumption policies.C. It indicates small action changes behaviour.D. It implies bad behaviour impacts economy.15What is the main idea of the text?.A. Nudge theory affects behaviors.B. Good behaviors boost economy.C. Nudging helps build a greener world.D. Behavioral economics benefits customers.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
北京市丰台区2023-2024学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题
北京市丰台区2023-2024学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、完形填空didn’t belong. I fought back tears, wanting to be strong.Knowing that next year would bring a new round of try-outs, I started practicing and was determined to see my name on the list. However, my dad suggested that I get involved in a school-sport- 3 as anyone could sign up with no try-outs. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I only 4 I might participate in it until I made the cheerleading team again.On the track team, running pushed me to work harder than I ever knew I could. Race after race, I continued to feel my lungs burning from the 5 . I guessed that I wanted to 6 myself to see if I could improve my running time.The next year when spring came around, I was thrilled to make the football cheerleading team, when, incredibly, I received a letter from a new cross-country coach, 7 me to join his running team. I didn’t have a reason for choosing running over cheerleading, 8 the fact that I followed my heart.When I called the coach and told him I would give it a try, I never realized that one simple 9 would change the direction of my life. Within one year, I became one of the fastest female cross-country runners.We can be who we were born to be or we can just follow the crowd. And when I chose to be a runner, I chose to be 10 to myself.1．A．coming B．missing C．turning D．changing 2．A．but B．so C．or D．for 3．A．throwing B．cheerleading C．football D．running4．A．recorded B．heard C．figured D．concluded 5．A．effort B．diseases C．needs D．interest 6．A．accept B．challenge C．express D．treat 7．A．sending B．asking C．teaching D．reminding 8．A．in case of B．in spite of C．rather than D．other than 9．A．decision B．complaint C．evaluation D．expectation 10．A．friendly B．tolerant C．true D．respectful二、语法填空阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。
高三上学期英语期末检测含答案
高三上学期英语期末检测含答案本试卷共10页，满分120 分。
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There is no extra work or expense for you.•You will be working with an organization that has 14-year experience with teens, schools and educators.Advantages for the students you sponsor:•Teens are connected with their peers nationwide at a place that is specifically theirs. Students have the opportunity to submit their work for publishing in our magazine, book series and website.•Students gain important reading, writing and communication skills necessary for success in school and the workplace.1. What will motivate a company to sponsor Teen Ink?A. High profit.B. Zero cost.C. Public reputation.D. Specific magazines.2. What benefit can the sponsored students get?A. More attention from the public.B. Greater access to big companies.C. A good price for the magazines.D. A chance to publish their works.3. Who is the text intended for?A. Experienced teachers.B. Potential sponsors.C. Brilliant students.D. Devoted parents.BMost teenagers kill time playing video games, or surfing TikTok. Not William Gadoury, a 14-year-old from Matha, Quebec. William Gadoury has been crazy about the Mayans for most of his childhood, ever since his grandparents boughthim books about the civilization. What started as a hobby at age 12 snowballed into serious research, and he theorized that the locations of Mayan cities might correspond to stars in Mayan constellations(星座).Using ancient books, Gadoury analyzed 22 Mayan constellation maps and covered the positions onto Google Earth images of the Yucatan Peninsula, which to this day is home to large local populations and some best-preserved architecture from Mayan culture. He would track the constellations from Google Earth using special sheets, covering them onto the position of Mayan cities on a paper map. The teen was able to show that 117 Mayan cities matched up with the position of the stars, with the brightest stars representing bigger cities.But when Gadoury was working on the 23rd Mayan constellation, he found a conflict: three stars, but only two ancient cities on Google Earth. The third star pointed to a location on the Mexico-Belize border. However, the area was covered with thick jungle, leaving Gadoury stuck.Luckily, he asked NASA for images from their RADARSAT-2 satellite. Indeed, there was a square, man-made-looking structure in the heavy forest. Gadoury then learned a fire had swept across the region, thinning out the grass cover. He found images from the agency, and eventually concluded that there was indeed a city there.Gadoury's findings eventually took him into the jungle in 2022 to search on foot, along with scientist Francisco Bell. The team discovered a farming village deep in the Mexican jungle, w hich showed the “backbone” of the Maya's long-term success, which was down to their ability to work the land and support large cities.4. What is Gadoury's finding mainly about?A. The villages in the Mexican jungle.B. The images from NASA satellites.C. The origins of Mayan culture.D. The locations of Mayan cities.5. How did Gadoury carry out his research according to Paragraph 2?A. By tracking the best-preserved building on maps.B. By analyzing 117 Mayan cities in ancient books.C. By checking star maps against satellite images.D. By updating the Google Earth on the Internet.6. What made it difficult for Gadoury to find the third city of the 23rd Mayan stars?A. A thick forest.B. A forest fire.C. Fund shortage.D. Bad weather.7. Which of the following best describes Gadoury?A. Cheerful.B. Intelligent.C. Ambitious.D. Sympathetic.CImagine a new smartphone product. It works the same as any other smartphone, but when dropped, those cracks that appear after an annoying fall slowly begin to fade away, and the phone magically repairs itself、A team of researchers led by chemistry professor Takuzo Aida have found a way to create self-repairing plastics that can be used in smartphones, cars and other products. But their new plastics won't only be used to create unbreakable products, but also help the fight against growing wastes harming the planet.91% of plastic is non-recyclable and filling Earth with waste. The increasing plastic in landfills is a growing concern due to its negative environmental impact. In 2019 about only9% of plastics were recycled globally, leading Japanese scientists to seek to find plastic that can start its own formation or self-repair.The self-repairing plastics are made by adding a tiny amount of a specialized substance into ordinary plastic to hold the monomers(单体) together by hydrogen bonds(氢键). When the new plastic is broken down by heat, instead ofburning to waste, the hydrogen bonds mix and allow for the formation of special shaped monomers to create a foundation for more monomers to layer on and rebuild itself. The team found that their self-healing plastic was able to automatically repair at room temperature over an hour to regain its durability. The team's work suggests great prospects for the future of plastic. “The technique could lead to the development of a made-to-last plastic that does not need to be recycled,” lead professor Aida said at the conference, “and can one day be in products from smartphones to cars and even buildings.”8. What is the special feature of the new plastics?A. Hard to break.B. Cheap to produce.C. Good to health.D. Easy to recycle.9. What drove scientists to search for the new plastics?A. Global warming.B. Industrial needs.C. Economic crisis.D. Green awareness.10. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the new plastic?A. Its social effect.B. Its main function.C. Its working principle.D. Its economic value.11. What is Aida's attitude towards the new plastic?A. Doubtful.B. Favorable.C. Disapproving.D. Unconcerned.DRadiocarbon dating has revealed two fake(伪造的) paintings in France—probably the first time the technique has been used in a police investigation. The paintings were supposedly works from around the early twentieth century. But a team led by scientist Lucile Beck at the University of Paris-Saclay dated them to sometime within the past 70 years.The use of radiocarbon dating is gaining popularity, thanks to advances that require smaller samples than ever before. Removing tinier samples from artwork is becoming more palatable to museums and owners of paintings. Ifthere is a chance that a painting is genuine—and therefore valuable—they don't want the collection of larger samples to damage it.All living things take in carbon, including radioactive carbon-14, from the atmosphere and from food. When a plant commonly used to make oil painting cloth dies, the carbon-14 that it contained continues to fall off. Radiocarbon dating measures what's left to estimate the time that's passed, says Mariaelena Fedi, a physicist at the National Institute for Nuclear Physics in Florence, Italy. Atomic-bomb(原子弹) testing, which began in the 1940s and took off in the 1950s, quickly increased the amount of carbon-l4 in the atmosphere.Carbon-l4 peaked around 1964and went down after a partial ban on nuclear tests. Researchers can easily identify materials containing modern bomb-produced radiocarbon because their carbon-14 concentrations are higher than pre-1950s levels. Beck's team tested its samples to see whether they bore the feature of that bomb-produced radioactive carbon-14.The canvas fiber from the paintings clearly contained carbon from either the mid-1950sor after the year 2000, the researchers reported. Beck acknowledged that, ideally, the team would do further chemical analysis to support its findings, but the researchers were limited by the tight time.12. What does the underlined word “palatable” in P aragraph 2 probably mean?A. Impressive.B. Acceptable.C. Expensive.D. Difficult.13. How does radiocarbon dating work?A. By analyzing samples from artwork.B. By removing the smaller samples.C. By measuring the carbon-14 left.D. By testing the carbon in the sample.14. What can we learn about atomic-bomb testing in Paragraph 4?A. It produces more carbon-14.B. It helps identify fake paintings.C. it reduces carbon concentration.D. It has been stopped completely.15. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Paintings waiting to be identifiedB. Two fake paintings found in FranceC. New technology in painting becomes a hitD. Radiocarbon dating proves an anti-fake helper第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。
2023-2024学年河南省部分重点高中高三上学期期末考试英语试题
2023-2024学年河南省部分重点高中高三上学期期末考试英语试题The Best Writing Contests of 2024Kentucky Visions Short Story ContestThe Kentucky Visions Short Story Contest, an annual contest, is designed to highlight Kentucky’s rich literary talent and celebrate the best in short fiction written by Kentuckians or about our beloved Bluegrass State.Top prize Best entry: $500Entry requirements Fee: FREEDeadline March 31, 2024Fiction Factory Flash FictionThis is an international competition—we welcome entries from around the world. Maximum word count: 1,000, Stories may be on any theme. Entries must be previously unpublished. Results will be announced by April 2024. Minimum age: 16 years. Children’s compositions cannot be accepted sadly.Top prize Best entry: £500Entry requirements Fee: FREEDeadline March 31, 2024Journalism Competition 2024What are the most important issues taking place close to home? Perhaps a rare bird sighting near your town? Or a band of young people in your province fighting for access to higher education? This month, involve yourself in a newsworthy event inside the borders of your own country, and invite us there through your written reporting.Top prize Best entry: $100Entry requirements Fee: FREEDeadline July 22, 2024Poetry & Spoken Word Competition 2024“Poetry lays the foundations for a future of change,” wrote Audre Lorde. This month, sow your own seeds of change into poetry, or else write and perform an original piece of spoken word(poetry performed aloud). We’ll award two top prizes-one for a written poem, and one for a recorded performance.Top prize Best entry: $100Entry requirements Fee: FREEDeadline May 27, 20241. Which contest accepts entries both at home and abroad?A．Kentucky Visions Short Story Contest. B．Fiction Factory Flash Fiction.C．Journalism Competition 2024. D．Poetry&-Spoken Word Competition2024.2. What do we know about Poetry&-Spoken Word Competition 2024?A．It offers two first prizes. B．It only requests written compositions.C．It provides the highest awards. D．It inspires students to perform actively.3. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?A．To compare some writing contests. B．To recommend good writing contests.C．To share tips on winning writing contests. D．To remind students to enter writing contests.“Will you go on this ride with me? ”my friend’s eleven-year-old daughter Jenny asked. I could have made up an excuse for not wanting to have a go. But earlier that morning, I was ready to push myself out of my comfort zone. Jenny stared at the ride, eager to experience the same excitement as the brave group of riders in front of us. I couldn’t say no.After climbing into our seats, an attendant reached up, pulled down the bar, and locked it in place. The ride lifted us slowly, then turned us over like the blueberry pancakes I had eaten three hours earlier, and hoped to keep in their proper place. As I stared at the concrete directly below us, I had a sudden feeling of great fear. I wondered if I had replacement coverage for the phone that I was sure would slip out of my pocket and break into a million tiny pieces. I wondered when my new health insurance would kick in.The ride touched down after twisting and turning our bodies. My friend was waiting for us at the exit. “How was it?” she asked. “Fine. No big deal,” I said, even though my head was spinning(旋转)like one of the other annoying machines dotting the midway.Jenny walked ahead of us and convinced me to keep taking chances and sample more rides. “Oh, look at the pirate ship(海盗船)!” she said. “That looks like a calm ride.”“Let’s go, Auntie!” she said as she rushed to join others in line.I followed her, confident the ride would be uneventful. When I reached the bottom, I tapped out likea WWF wrestler admitting defeat. Although my body was shaking and my head was still spinning, I felt exhilarated just like I was on cloud nine. That morning, I had set a goal, taken my first step to reach it, and felt the joy of achievement.Each time you try something for the first time, you will grow—a little piece of the fear of the unknown is removed and replaced with a sense of satisfaction.4. What made the author decide to try riding with Jenny?A．The desired look in Jenny’s eyes.B．The curiosity about the unknown.C．The encouragement from other riders. D．The eagerness to experience somethingexciting.5. What happened to the author when she was in the high sky?A．She lost her phone. B．She got into a panic.C．She was served pancakes. D．She almost fell off the seat.6. What does the underlined word “exhilarated” in paragraph 7 mean?A．Occupied. B．Excited. C．Confused. D．Disappointed.7. What message does the story convey?A．He who hesitates is lost. B．It’s never too late to learn.C．One’s potential can’t always be underrated. D．It’s worthwhile to ge t out of your comfort zone.California has been using recycled wastewater for many years. A team has used it to make ice surfaces for the game of hockey(冰球运动). It has been used to make snow for the sport of skiing. And farmers use it to water their crops. But it has not been used directly for drinking water.Recently, California officials approved new rules to let water agencies recycle wastewater and put it right back into the pipes that carry drinking water to homes, schools, and businesses. It is a big step for California.California’s new rules would let—but not require—water agencies to take wastewater, treat it, and then put it right back into the drinking water system. That means proving to people that recycled water is not only safe to drink but also not dirty. California would be just the second US state to permit this, following Colorado. It has taken officials more than 10 years to develop these rules, a process that included several studies by independent groups of scientists.A project in Sa n Diego is aiming to produce nearly half of the city’s water through recycling wastewater by 2035. And the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California aims to produce up to nearly 570 million liters(升)a day for its 19 million people. Adel Hagekhalil is with Metropolitan Water. He said the new rules will permit new projects that have not yet been considered.California’s new rules require the wastewater be treated for all bacteria and viruses, even if they are not present in the wastewater. In fact, the treatment is so intense that it removes all of the minerals that make fresh drinking water taste good. That means the minerals need to be added back at the end of the process. Polhemus is a director of the drinking water group for the California Water Resources Control Board. “It’s at the same drinking water quality, and probably better in many instances,” he said, adding that it takes time and money to build these treatment centers. So, they will only be available for bigger cities at first.8. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us about the recycled wastewater?A．Its qualities. B．Its functions.C．Its target users. D．Its disadvantages.9. What do California and Colorado have in common?A．They made some new rules on pollution.B．They spent ten years recycling wastewater.C．They tried to make wastewater safe to drink.D．They requested water agencies to speed up treating water.10. What is Polhemus’s attitude to turning recycled wastewater to drinking water?A．Doubtful. B．Favorable. C．Pessimistic. D．Indifferent.11. What is the best title for the text?A．The Process of Recycling Wastewater Is ComplicatedB．California Tries to Reduce the Wastewater GenerationC．California Permits Turning Wastewater to Drinking WaterD．New Wastewater Treatment Projects Have Been Approved“Given that signs of Alzheimer’s disease (老年痴呆症) start to accumulate in the brain several decades before the disease begins, understanding the connection between sleep and cognition (认知) earlier in life is critical for underst anding the role of sleep problems as a risk factor for the disease,” said study author Yue Leng, PhD, of the University of California, San Francisco.The study involved 526 people with an average age of 40. They were followed for 11 years. Researchers loo ked at participants’ sleep duration and quality. Participants wore a wrist activity monitor for three continuous days on two occasions approximately one year apart to calculate their averages. Participants slept for an average of six hours. Participants also reported bedtime and wake-up time in a sleep diary and completed a sleep quality survey with scores ranging from 0 to 21. A total of 239 people reported poor sleep with a score greater than five.Researchers also looked at sleep fragmentation (碎片化), a measure of restlessness during the sleep period expressed as a percentage. The higher the value, the more sleep is interrupted. Participants were divided into three groups based on their sleep fragmentation score. Of the 175 people with the most interrupted sleep, 44 had poor cognitive performance 10 years later, compared to 10 of the 176 people with the least interrupted sleep.After adjusting for age, sex, race, and education, people who had the most interrupted sleep had more than twice the possibility of having poor cognitive performance when compared to those with the least interrupted sleep. There was no difference in cognitive performance at midlife for those in the middle group compared to the group with the least interrupted sleep.However, due to the small sample size, the researchers were unable to fully investigate potential race or sex differences. “More research is needed to assess the link between sleep disturbances and cognition at different life stages and to identify if critical life periods exist when sleep is more strongly associated with cognition,” Leng said.12. What do we know about Yue Leng’s study?A．Data collection was an easy process. B．It aimed to find a cure for Alzheimer’s.C．The results were far from satisfactory. D．Higher scores mean poorer sleep quality.13. What can we learn about sleep fragmentation in the study?A．It did require outside intervention. B．It included a series of memory tests.C．It measured short interruptions of sleep. D．It determined those participants’ groups.14. What do the findings indicate according to the text?A．The quality of sleep may affect cognitive health.B．Keeping a sleep diary can improve one’s sleep quality.C．People sleeping well won’t suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.D．People with i nterrupted sleep won’t have memory problems.15. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．The major limitation of the study.B．An explanation of the research method.C．A possible reason for the study findings.D．The use of careful investigations in real life.Test anxiety exists and is a common problem among students. 16 . When you’re stressed and anxious during an exam, your mind has a tendency to go completely blank. Here are some tips on how to reduce or overcome test anxiety.Get to know the materialFirst, you need to know the topic of the exam. 17 . Knowing as much as possible about the material can get you ready for the test. As to any exam, learn your material thoroughly. Memorize what needs to be memorized and understand what needs to be understood.Slow down and calm yourself18 . So when the test starts, rather than immediately jumping to answer the questions, relax first to get your mind to work. Wait for the class to settle down before you start answering. Saying a few words of encouragement and conscious breathing can help you calm yourself down.19If you have an hour for an exam, try to consume every second of that hour in answering the best possible choice. There are no rewards for finishing first!Silence unwanted pressuresBelieve it or not, chances are that other students can be a source of major anxiety during the test. Seeing them cramming (恶补), telling you what you need to remember and what might show up in the exam will affect your preparation. Get past through the negative and unwanted thoughts and remind yourself of how well you know about the topic. Avoid speaking with any fellow classmates who are not prepared and who express negativity. 20 .Zac Clark was doing yard work with his mother this past weekend. They ______ heard their neighbor’s wife calling for help. She told them her husband was ______ underneath their car.Zac didn’t ______ to rush over to their house to help. “Instincts (本能) kicked in and I just ran over there. I guess the jack (千斤顶) broke or ______ and the car fell on top of him,” Zac said. “The only thing I could see was his legs and he was ______ .” The n, without any ______ , Zac came up and used all his strength to ______ the car off his neighbor a little bit. Then his wife and Zac’s mom could ______ him out from under it. Immediately the ______ neighbor got rushed to the hospital.“He had a couple of broken bones and his face was messed up pretty bad, but the doctors told him if I wasn’t there, then he’d be ______ ,” Zac said.Zac’s football coach Dave Carroll said he was ______ when he heard about what Zac had done. “He has just a ______ heart,” Carroll said. “Here’s a young man who’s been ______ sadness himself with his father passing away last summer, but he had no hesitation in saving somebody’s life.”Zac said he was thinking of his late ______ as he lifted the car and wanted his neighbor to be able to spend his life with his family.The lucky man is now ______ at home.21.A．actually B．gradually C．suddenly D．initially22.A．trapped B．laid C．threatened D．abandoned23.A．afford B．hesitate C．intend D．dare24.A．functioned B．maintained C．slipped D．switched25.A．observing B．struggling C．resisting D．crying26.A．delay B．recognition C．reference D．comparison 27.A．fix B．press C．restore D．lift28.A．kick B．pull C．pick D．guide29.A．saved B．separated C．prepared D．admitted30.A．dizzy B．absent C．dead D．lost31.A．satisfied B．amazed C．confused D．excited32.A．healthy B．soft C．strong D．loyal33.A．going through B．taking on C．working out D．adapting to 34.A．teacher B．mother C．neighbor D．father35.A．exercising B．competing C．promoting D．recovering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。
山东省济南市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末学习质量检测英语试题(解析版)
2024年1月济南市高三期末学习质量检测英语试题本试卷共10页。
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AA recent landing on the moon has awakened or renewed people’s enthusiasm for the stars and space exploration. Here are four trip ideas to inspire those would-be astronauts and astronomers.Kennedy Space Center, AmericaThe NASA-operated Kennedy Space Center is a must for ambitious astronauts and space-lovers. Hands-on experiences range from live presentations delivered by astronauts to the new Astronaut Training Experience Center. Children aged 10 to 17 can experience spacewalking and exploring Mars.North York Moors, EnglandAs an International Dark Sky Reserve in the world, this lovely part of Yorkshire, England is host to the UK’s family-friendly National Parks Dark Skies festival. Well timed to the latter part of autumn half term in England, the festival includes bat-box making, evenings with winter birds and moonlit coastal walks.Pic du Midi, FranceThere are few observatories where you can observe stars before retiring to a comfortable cabin and watch the sunrise. Getting to the Pic du Midi Observatory is also an adventure by itself, involving a ride on two cable-cars up to a 2,877-meter-high mountain. The guided astronomy sessions help kids discover Saturn (土星) and its rings viapowerful telescopes.Mount Teide, SpainHome to the largest solar observatory in the world, it sits on Spain’s highest mountain. Ride the cable-car up for a scientist-led tour, which includes the chance to observe the Sun through hand-held solar telescopes. The special family tour includes an attractive 90-minute workshop exploring how observatory physicists carry out their research.1. Which trip suits the teenagers expecting a face-to-face contact with astronauts?A. Kennedy Space Center.B. North York Moors.C. Mount Teide.D. Pic du Midi.2. What can visitors do on a trip to Yorkshire?A. Attend live presentations.B. Observe the rings of Saturn.C. Enjoy the sea view at night.D. Learn about physicists’ work.3. What do Pic du Midi and Mount Teide have in common?A. They accommodate family tourists.B. They include a tour led by scientists.C. They offer free hand-held telescopes.D. They are located on high mountains.【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D【解析】【导语】本文是一篇应用文。
广东省深圳市宝安区2024届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷及答案
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AThe Biggest National Park On ContinentsAmericaCovering nearly half of the world’s largest island,Northeast Greenland National Park is currently the globe’s single largest national park and biggest land-based protected area.It covers 972,000square kilometers.The vast Greenland:Ice Sheet makes up most of the park,but there’s also a long coastline that is home to musk oxen,polar bears and many other Arctic creatures.OceaniaCovering36,000square kilometers,the Munga-Thirri-Simpson Desert National Park was set up in2021to protect the beautiful desert landscapes of far northern South Australia.It includes one of the world’s largest dune（沙丘）fields.As well as more than150bird species,the park provides home for many animals.AsiaFounded in2021,China’s Sanjiangyuan National Park is now the largest in Asia,covering190, 700square kilometers of the snow-covered Qinghai-Tibet Plateau that provides the headwaters ofthe Yangtze,Yellow and Lancang rivers.Rough and remote,the highlands harbor a range of rare, endangered animal species.The park also includes cultural sites.AfricaSome of the world’s highest and biggest sand dunes are the centerpiece of western Namibia’s Namib-Naukluft National Park,Africa’s largest at49,768square kilometers.Easy to explore with your own,vehicle,the main park road leads to most dunes and forest.Hot air balloon flights offer a bird’s eye view of the whole park.It is also known for plants and animals that have adapted to one of the Earth’s most dry places.21.Where is the world largest national park located?A.In Asia.B.In Africa.C.In America.D.In Oceania.22.What makes the Sanjiangyuan National Park special?A.Its large ice sheet.B.Cultural scenic spots.C.Highest sand dunes.D.Rare Arctic creatures.23.How can visitors enjoy the full view of the Namib-Naukluft National Park?A.By taking boats.B.By driving vehicles.C.By riding bicycles.D.By riding hot air balloons.BOn March1,Dr.Joseph Dituri began a project to stay for100days at a special hotel called Jules's Undersea Lodge30feet under the ocean surface in a conservation area in Key Largo.The farther you go below the ocean's surface,the greater the pressure.Dr.Dituri wanted to learn how this pressure would affect the human body over time.He believes that high pressure could help people live longer and stay healthier as they get older.It could also help doctors treat different medical problems,including brain injuries.While he was living underwater,Dr.Dituri stayed busy.He often exercised in the morning.He kept teaching his college classes virtually and had online chats with over5,500students from15 different countries.He also worked with ocean experts to figure out ways to preserve the ocean.He even had a number of visitors who dove down to spend a little time with him.On June9,Dr.Dituri returned to the surface with a new world record,beating the old record of 73days.Many friends,family,and other supporters were there to greet him and celebrate his success.Doctors quickly checked him out to make sure he was okay.Actually,Dr.Dituri went through several big changes.For one thing,he became1.3 centimeters shorter during his time in the higher undersea pressure.Sleeping much better,his health greatly improved in a couple of ways.Dr.Dituri and his team plan to study the information they collected during the project.In November,Dr.Dituri will speak at an important medical meeting in Scotland about the discoveries the scientists made during the project.Dr.Dituri says his favorite part of the project was talking with young people."Who knows?" he said."Maybe one day,one of them will come.back and break the record we just set.My greatest hope is that I have inspired a new generation of explorers and researchers to push past all boundaries.24.What is Jules's Undersea Lodge special for?A.Its convenience.B.Its reputation.C.Its locationD.Its luxuriousness.25.Why did Dr.Dituri decide to stay long in the hotel?A.To treat his brain injuries.B.To live longer and healthier.C.To deal with medical problems.D.To test one of his academic ideas.26.Which statement best describes Dr.Dituri's undersea life?A.He kept a daily routine almost as usual.B.He was busy with medical experiments.C.He led a dull life separated from the others.D.He set a world record of living73days underwater.27.What does Dr.Dituri wish young people to do?municate more with him.B.Explore the unknown bravely.C.Study the information of the project.D.Meet at the conference in Scotland.CEach year,more than27million.U.S.and Canadian kids get to school by bus.Most of those buses run on diesel（柴油）fuel,which give out pollution that riders can take in.Pollution levelscan be several times higher inside a diesel school bus than outside it.Why?Pollution can leak in from the floor or blow in through windows.A ernment program started in2012offered schools'money spent on cleaner school buses but not all schools could get it.Five years later,emissions from buses in the winning districts fell.And a year after getting new buses,student attendance had improved in those districts.For an average district of10,000students,about six more students attended'school each day'in the winning districts,compared to the losing districts.Winning schools with higher rates of bus-riding kids had an average of14more students in class each day.And winning districts that replaced the oldest school buses?They had an average of45more students in school each day.Those numbers may sound small,but'they add up.And school attendance matters for student achievement.Almost3million U.S.kids ride school buses more than20years old.If U.S.school districts had replaced all of those older buses,there would have been1.3million fewer student absences each year.There might be other reasons for better attendance.For example,maybe kids preferred new buses.However,the most-likely reason for fewer student absences was better health.A study done on adults showed that a brief exposure to diesel emissions reduced"network connectivity"in the brain.In other studies,such network-connectivity changes have been linked to worsened memory and mental tasks.A Washington State program upgraded pollution controls in old diesel buses. Afterward,fewer kids were hospitalized in those districts than in schools without bus upgrades.Almost all U.S.school districts can apply for the program.But schools in low-income areas, in tribal areas and,in rural areas will get priority.Kids in these areas tend to face.the most health risks from older buses.28.What can we infer about diesel school buses from the first paragraph?A.They have a short service life.B.They operate cost-effectively.C.They accommodate few passengers.D.They do much harm to school children.29.Why is the increase in school attendance small but important?A.It is a long accumulation.B.It is a winning condition.C.It is a measuring standard.D.It is a student achievement.30.How does the bus replacement bring better student attendance?A.By reducing the network connectivity.B.By bettering the health state of students.C.By improving student satisfaction with schools.D.By meeting students'demand for school bus drivers.31.What does the text mainly talk about?A.The"network connectivity"in the brain.B.The great work on cleaner school buses.C.A ernment program for education.D:Better attendance due to new school buses.DFirst-year college students often are expected or required to live in dormitories.In the rest years,it's usually up to those students to decide whether to live on or off campus.But some schools don't provide an option and require four years of on-campus living for full-time students.Living on campus has been shown to increase retention（保留）and attendance rates among freshman and second-year students,according to a2021report.There are exceptions, however.At some colleges,students may be freed from the requirement if they are,for instance, commuters（通勤生）,fifth-year seniors,at least23years of age or legally married.Residential housing at colleges is not limited to shared rooms and bathrooms.Alternatives include flats,apartments,Greek houses or living-learning communities for students with shared interests.On-campus students also have access to services and resources such as residence life staff who can help if a housing issue arises.When students live in a community,they are forced to live with different people,learn more about themselves and about the others,and tell each other their stories.On the other hand,off-campus living provides students with more independence,as they are not constrained by school housing policies.Off-campus students gain more real-world experience in areas like paying their own bills,finding renter's insurance,cooking their own meals and negotiating or reviewing contracts.If students are choosing to live off campus,they should reallythink it through and talk to someone that lived.off campus.Do their homework and look at all the costs before they make that decision.Make sure,too,that they are choosing people that they can live with.At first glance,off-campus housing can appear less expensive.But the additional expenses outside of rent---like utilities,groceries,Internet access,cable and furniture---are often overlooked. To reduce off-campus costs,some students choose to overpack houses or apartments,sometimes with four or five people in a two-bedroom house.Unlike off-campus housing,the total cost of living on campus is typically all-inclusive,coveting rent,utilities,furniture,Wi-Fi and a meal plan.32.Why do some colleges require all the students to live on campus?A.To keep them stay longer on campus for classes.B.To make sure all students can live in shared rooms.C.To make as much profit as possible for the colleges.D.To monitor all of their students as easily as possible.33.What should students do before living off campus?A.They should find someone to take care of them.B.They should fully develop the ability to live alone.C.They should learn all aspects of off-campus living.D.They should seek accommodation through an agent.34.What does the underlined word"overpack"in the last paragraph mean?A.Overlook.B.Overconsume.C.Overestimate.D.Overload.35.What is the best title for the text?A.Residential Housing At Different CollegesB.Choice Between Housing On Or Off CampusC.Accommodation Situation For College StudentsD.Different Living Experience On Or Off Campus第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。
大兴区2023-2024学年第一学期期末检测高三英语试卷及答案
大兴区2023-2024学年第一学期期末检测高三英语2024.01第一部分知识运用 (共两节，30分)第一节完形填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWith a two-year-old behind me and fliers in my hand, I knocked on another door in my neighborhood. I had volunteered to spread the __1__ about some changes at the local primary school, so I was excited to see a __2__ with a baby in her arm and a preschooler tightly wrapped around her leg.Within seconds, I realized I needed to __3__ my rusty Spanish to connect with this mom. That initial conversation explained the lonely, desperate look in her eyes. I wrote my phone number on the flier and told her to __4__ if she ever wanted to walk to the park with the kids.I hadn’t __5__ much about Maria until a month later when she called.Many walks around the neighborhood later, I __6__ more details about her life that offered me some viewpoints about my own.One day I sat at Maria9s kitchen table and shared some of my own family’s __7__ Her eyes got big, saying “I thought I was the only one with problems.” I thought my stress was __8__, but from her viewpoint, my life seemed to be a pretty package from the outside. By __9__ the details of my life, I was able to give her the same gift of viewpoints she had been giving me.Friendship can be discovered in unexpected places, as long as we find common ground with those who __10__ might seem different.1. A. cost B. word C. classroom D. workload2. A. babysitter B. friend C. mother D. schoolmate3. A. speak of B. pull out C. deal with D. give up4. A. leave B. visit C. watch D. call5. A. thought B. doubted C. promised D. complained6. A. predicted B. learned C. repeated D. assessed7. A. progress B. efforts C. research D. struggles8. A. emotional B. low C. obvious D. false9. A. checking B. recording C. sharing D. refreshing10. A. initially B. easily C. quietly D. consequently第二节语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
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高三英语试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
注意事项：1.答第I卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答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框。
3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在试卷上无效。
第I卷（满分100分）第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上,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。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What are the speakers talking about?A.A wonderful film.B.A special journey.C.Unexpected news.2.What will the woman do?A.Go to hospital.B.Stay at home.C.Visit a fashion show.3.Who is over there?A.Tom.B.Henry.C.Alice.4.When will the two speakers meet?A.At 8:30 pm.B.At 11:00 pm.C.Before 9:30 pm.5.What happened to the woman last weekend?A.She had a terrible trip.B.Dirty water went into her kitchen.C.She quarreled with her neighbor.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。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段话话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6.Who will go to the Big Boogie?A.Tom.B.Mark.C.Peter.7.What will the woman do next?A.Finish an essay.B.Go bird-watching.C.Make phone calls.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8.Why is the apartment cheap?A.Because it has limited space.B.Because it doesn’t have a good view.C.Because it’s far from public transportation.9.What is included in the rental fee?A.Telephone service.B.Electricity.C.Furniture.10.What does the woman want to do next?A.Clean the house.B.Sign the contract.C.Look around first.听下面一段对话，回答第11至13三个小题。
11.Why did the woman leave Los Angeles?A.To get a job.B.To go to college.C.To enrich her life.12.What is the woman’s next plan?A.Move to Chicago one day.B.Go to Asian in several months.C.Live in New York for a year.13.Which city does the man want to settle in?A.New York.B.Los Angeles.C.Chicago.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14.What is the man doing?A.Doing his homework.B.Watching TV.C.Making a telephone call.15.What does the man advise the woman to do?A.Have a rest.B.Find a quiet place.C.Go to another room.16.When will the woman probably finish her homework?ter at night.B.Tomorrow morning.C.The day after tomorrow.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17.Where was the first Book Festival held?A.In a tent.B.In the bookshop.C.In a museum.18.When did the Book Festival start to be held every year?A.In 1983.B.In 1997.C.In 2004.19.What is the atmosphere of the Book Festival like?A.Academic.B.Noisy.C.Pleasant.20.How long does the Book Festival last every year?A.Three days.B.Three weeks.C.One month.第二部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
AMy mother is taking a tour of the new house via Skype. I adjust the camera of my laptop so she can see where she’s going, pleased that our Internet connection is Zimbabwe is holding.“This is the living room,”I say. Then I tell my daughter:“Show Grandma the bed for the mummy and the daddy,” From a continent away, Grandma oohs and aahs her approval.Mum had a dollhouse, too. Growing up up easternEngland, I was fascinated by her stories of her “house in acookie tin.” My grandmother did not have enough money to buy mum a real dollhouse, so she made do , laboring over hersquare cookie tin for years. She stuck cutouts on thewalls:two beds from a food box; tin cans of jam and bags of flour to make sure the dolls’ kitchen was overflowing, even if her own mother’s wasn’t.My mother passed her love of life on to me very early. At age 5, I made chests of drawers for my dollhouse bedroom from matchboxes glued together. Unused teabags covered by cotton cloth became pillows. A long piece of foam（泡沫）, painted brown and rolled tightly, was a chocolate cake. Unlike my mother, I was given some ready-made doll furniture. But much of my joy came from what I could put together with bits and pieces saved from the trash.My daughter turned 3 recently, and she has owned her own dollhouse filled with everything she made of whatever can be found and used. As I watch my child discover the fun of creating a mini home, I think back to my mother and her cookie-tin house. What she gave me was much more than a fascination with things tiny: It was the ability to view things in a new way, to put oneself in another person’s shoes, to solve problems with whatever is at hand. This is what my mother taught me, and what her mother taught he r. Now it’s my turn.21.What can we infer from the first paragraph?A.The author is addicted to the Internet.B.Grandma is travelling around the world.C.The author’s house is pleasant to live in.D.Grandma likes her granddaughter’s dollhouse.22.What di d the author’s mother do when she was young according to Paragraph 2 ?A.She used things at hand to build her own dollhouse.B.She helped to find enough food for the family.C.She persuaded her mother to buy a real dollhouse.D.She was often fascinated by dollhouse stories.pared with her mother, creating a mini dollhouse for the author .A.was a waste of money and timeB.brought her little pleasureC.became a little pleasureD.was a difficult task to finish24.What does the writer learn from the dollhouse-building?A.Problems can’t be solved until necessary help is found.B.A person should see things from different angles.C.Putting yourself in others’ place should be avoided.D. A mother should always take the lead in a family.BDLD College London(Established 1931)Staff recommended Christmas reading list25.Which book will you choose for a kid who loves animals as a gift?A. Grayson.B.The Everything Store.C. Dickens at Christmas.D. Homo Deus.26.What is the dream of Jeff Bezos?A.To be a writer of Best-sellers.B.To start“the everything store”.C.To change the old social traditions.D.To protect the world from disasters.27.From the passage we can learn that .A.The four books are all based on true storiesB.Magnus Bradshow disagrees with the opinions in Homo DeusC.The four recommenders all work in DLD College LondonD.Shoaib Ali is ready to set up an Internet company of his ownC“Too fat”“Too skinny”“Get on a diet”“She probably starves herself”are the wo rds frequently overheard on campus—inappropriate negative statements and attitudes toward another person’s weight or size, or simply body shaming bullying（欺凌）.Body shaming can affect anyone, and all it takes is one negative comment to get a person thinking negatively and pushing them towards a dark hole of self-hatred.Whether it is a joke，whether it is said by a loved one, the root of self-hatred is an external environment. We’ve all heard the Aunt saying “You’re looking like a ball, dear” at the family ga thering or the seemingly joking friend whispering“You’re so skinny, if I blew at you, you’d probably fly away”.Nobody recognizes how these little comments lead to a slippery slope that is so destructive to one’s self esteem.Although All About That Bass, a hit song of the summer, takes a theme of standing against body shaming, one of the biggest contributors to a society in favour of body shaming is, as much as it painsme to say, the music industry. Music places so much impact on our lives. Life is a movie and the music we listen to makes up the soundtrack. We might listen to whatever we hear from the main stream media.Let’s view this from a teenage girl’s point of view—a naturally pretty young girl can’t seem to gain weight. This is when she begins to self-doubt as if there was something wrong with herself. Lives have been lost. Teenagers lose their friends. Parents lose their children.And our responsibility as the progressive youth is to take a stand against it. Stand up for a friend who is being picked on for their size. Do not support businesses that only sell to people of an “ideal body type”. These little things will snowball into huge effects. Ghandi once said“Be the change you wish to see in the world”.And so the change begins with you.28.One feature of body shaming is that .A.it only targets the girls with full-size bodiesB.it hurts the self-esteem of the victimsC.it encourages girls to become slim and skinnyD.it seldom comes from victims’ relatives or friends29.Who should be partly responsible for body shaming bullying?A.The music industry.B.The writer of All About That Bass.C.The personalities of its victims.D.Family education.30.By mentioning Ghandi’s words, the author aims to .A.ask the society to accept the body shaming trendB.remind the music industry to take body shaming seriouslyC.call on the youth to take action to stop body shamingD.encourage more people to promote the progress of society31.What is the best title of the passage?A.Body Shaming Leads to Weight GainingB.Stand against Body ShamingC.Save the Girls Suffering from Body ShamingD.The Main Stream Media Fuels Body ShamingDAt first glance, the Black Horse on the outskirts of Birmingham does not seem much to write about. But a closer look, it is indeed a fascinating building. Built in 1929, it is a symbol of the old Britain. The outside is decorated with carved woodwork, fine stonework and chimneys. In the grand hall bar there is an elegant-looking stone fireplace with an impressively large carving of a black horse.Today, it is one of 19 public houses listed by Historic England, the body that helps preserve buildings of great architectural and historic value. It also wants to preserve the particular part of economic and social history of the country.The listing of these pubs came just a few months after the Carlton Tavern in Kilburn was pulled down without any warning or permission. The government has later ordered it to be rebuilt. It’s great news that these pubs are going to be preserved, though it should have happened a long time ago. These places can not be pulled down. They are more than a beer house for male drinkers, they are part of who we are, they are part of the social fabric of these areas.The pub industry, over the last generation, has been hit hard by rising taxes, supermarket competition, the smoking ban and a change in drinking habits. In 1980, there were 69,000 pubs. Now there are 48,000—fewer than the number of supermarkets in the country.Pubs are now places where far more young people want to go and enjoy the experience. Indeed, the rate of closures is slowing considerably, from 52 a week to 13 a week. Anew generation are drinking local beers and ales. The irony is that the greatest movement to preserve these lovely old pubs has come from these drinkers themselves, who have helped the pubs to be refurnished and finda new life. They believe that the pub will never die.32.The Black Horse is referred to in the first paragraph to __________.A. show how popular the Black Horse wasB. inform the readers of its good serviceC. explain why it isn’t liked by young peopleD. introduce the topic of saving the British pub33.Which is one of the most important functions a pub serves as according to the author?A. A place for people to drink beerB. A site where architects display their talentsC. A place where businessmen make moneyD. An important social bond between people34.The underlined word“closures”in Paragraph 5 most probably means“_______”.A. staying out of businessB. approaching a targetC. gaining more popularityD. making a smaller profit35.What attitude does the author have towards the future of the British pub industry？A. DoubtfulB. UncertainC. OptimisticD. Indifferent第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。