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合肥市2020高三第一次教学质量检测英语2020/01第一部分听力（略）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AThe following 4 famous paintings--from Jan van Eyck’s portrait to Pablo Picasso’s masterpiece--have stood the test of time.The Arnolfini PortraitJan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, an oil painting on wood produced in 1434, in which a man and a woman hold hands with a window behind him and a bed behind her, is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery, London. This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed. It is also an informative document on fifteenth-century society, through van Eyck’s heavy use of symbolism--while husbands went out to engage in business, wives concerned themselves with domestic duties.The Starry NightVincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night, oil on canvas(帆布), a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village, during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital nrae Saint--Remy-de-Provence, France between 1889 and 1890. When the Museum of Modern Art in New York City purchased the painting from a private collector in 1941, it was not well known, but it has since become one of van Gogh’s most famous works.The HarvestersThe Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565. It depicts the harvest time which most commonly occurred within the months of August and September. Nicolaes Jonghelinck, a merchant banker and art collector from Antwerp, commissioned this painting. The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City since 1919.GuarnieriGuarnieri, a large black-and-white oil painting, was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso in 1937. The title “” refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War. The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result, has come to be an anti-war symbol and a reminder of the tragedies of war. Today, the painting is housed at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid. 21.Which of the following paintings was produced earliest?A.GuarnieriB. The HarvestersC. The Starry NightD. The Arnolfini Portrait22. Who created the painting describing the harvest seasons?A. Pieter Bruegel the ElderB. Vincent van GoghC. Jan van EyckD. Pablo Picasso23. What do we know about the painting The Starry Night ?A. It was painted on wood in oils.B. It described the painter’s life in hospital.C. It wasn’t widely recognized before 1941.D. It was given away to the museum by a collector.BAdventure-seeker Emma broke her ankle in June when she fell awkwardly while climbing a rock. She spent a week in hospital waiting for an operation on her foot. When she was sent home to recover under strict instructions not to bear any weight, she became so fearful of crutches (拐杖) that sh e didn’t move for three weeks. “I tried crutches but I kept falling over and injuring myself. So I literally just stayed on the sofa all day,” Emma says.Emma was gutted at the thought of missing the Wolf Run –a quarterly event that she hasn’t missed since 2014. ‘If you complete four Wolf Runs in a year, one in each season, you get Alpha Wolf status,’ explains Emma. ‘This year was going to be my fifth in a row as an Alpha Wolf and I was reall y upset that I’d lose my status.” So she was willing to try anything to get through the course -- even with her injured ankle.‘I was telling my friend that I was going to cancel, and he persuaded me to give it a go. Having something to aim for really kept me going.’ Emma completed the run wearing an iWALK2.0, which is a medically-approved device and it basically functions like a hi-tech artificial leg, allowing users to walk freely. I decided to get one and it completely changed my recovery. I could move around the house and start getting out and about again, which had a real impact on my mental well-being.On the day of the race, Emma was nervous but the sound of people cheering her on kept her motivated. Emma made it over the finish line in just under six hours and clocked up her 23rd Wolf Run in five years. ‘It was an incredible day and my determination to finish combined with the support I received along the way kept me going,’ says Emma.24.Why was Emma frightened to use a crutch?A.She was afraid of recovering slowlyB. She was warned not to move around.B.She just had an operation on her foot. D. She often got injured when using one.25.What does the underlined word “”mean in Paragraph2?A.Extremely sad.B. A bit relieved.C. Very surprised.D. Pretty cheerful.26.What actually made Emma take part in the race?A.Her new hi-tech artificial leg.B. Her fear of letting her friend down.B.Her strong desire to achieve her ambition. D. Her complete recovery from the operation.27.Which of the following best describes Emma?A.Strong-willedB. Supportive.C. Creative.D. HumorousCErik Kobayashi-Solomon spent a day with Dr. Paul Gauthier, a plant physiologist specializing in vertical farming research and came away with several important ideas about vertical farming Humans have 12,000 years of experience growing food, but only a generation or so worth of experience growing crops indoors. We are still progressing up the technology learning curve(学习曲线). What’s more, traditional farming techniques are based on conditions that are not applicable to vertical farming. Therefore, without taking time to understand the science, vertical farming is not likely to be able to live up to its implied promises.The cost of powering LED grow lights is one of the biggest hurdles a vertical farm must overcome. Dr. Louis Albright, has characterized vertical farms as “pie-in-the-sky” businesses. He famously calculates, for instance, that the cost of a loaf of bread would be $24 if farmed indoors -–the cost is too high. Gauthier acknowledges that energy prices are high but points out that that many are experimenting with using less light to grow crops. Scientific work has shown that only about 6% of available sunlight is used in crop photosynthesis(光合作用), so there may be ways of growing the same plants with less light.Gauthier also points out that while energy costs are not a lay-up, vertical farming does create enormous efficiencies in other areas. Water usage may be drastically reduced because the same water can be recycled time and again. Fertilizer use can be greatly reduced and herbicides and pesticides for weed and pest control are unnecessary. I t’s clear that vertical farming offers real value to society.The future is probably mixed. In some environments – the Middle East, for instance – a move to vertical farming is a no-brainer. An indoor farm in Saudi Arabia, for instance, can use solar energy to power LEDs at low cost without shading out other farmland. In other geographies, though, the expense of establishing a facility places a high bar on growth and profitability. A large vertical farming and equipment operation mentioned in the introduction, only started generating a small profit eight years into its nine-year life.28. What can we infer about vertical farming in Paragraph2?A. It will replace traditional farming one day.B. It relies on research of more basic science.C. It can be applicable on different conditions.D. It actually came into being 12,000 ears ago.29. What does Dr. Albright think of vertical farms?A. They used less light than traditional ones.B. They may seem very unlikely to succeed.C. They can overcome many problems in farming.D. They do not need any natural sunlight any longer.30. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A. The ways of reducing costs of vertical farming.B. The secrets of developing vertical farming.C.The recent trend of vertical farming.D. The benefits of vertical farming.31. Why is the example of “an indoor farm in Saudi Arabia” mentioned?A. To show vertical farming can work well in some places.B. To prove solar energy is vital for farming in Saudi Arabia.C. To confirm the expense of setting up a vertical farm is high.D. To argue vegetables do not need to be imported any longer.DResearchers discovered a hidden continent on Earth, but it’s not Atlantis. They found it while reconstructing the evolution of Mediterranean region’s complex geology, which rises with mountain ranges and dips with seas from Spain to Iran.“Forget Atlantis,” said Douwe van Hinsbergen, study author and professor at Utrecht University. “Without realizing it, vast numbers of tourists spend their holiday each year on the lost continent of Greater Adria.”This area is called Adria by geologists, so the researchers for this study refer to the previously undiscovered continent as Greater Adria.Most of Greater Adria was underwater, covered by shallow seas, coral reefs and sediments(沉淀物). The sediments formed rocks and those rocks became mountain ranges in these areas: the Alps, the Apennines, the Balkans, Greece and Turkey. The researchers found that Greater Adria started to become its own continent about 240 million years ago.This isn’t the first time a lost continent has been found. In January 2017, researchers announced the discovery of a lost continent left over from the supercontinent Gondwana, which began breaking apart 200 million years ago. The leftover piece, which was covered in lava, is now under Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean. And in September 2017, a different research team found the lost continent of Zealandia t hrough ocean drilling in the South Pacific. It’s two-thirds of a mile beneath the sea.Greater Adria isn’t the first lost continent to be found. But if research in past years shows anything, it likely won’t be the last discovery.32.How did the researchers find Greater Adria?A.They found it accidentally.B. They got inspired by the tales of Atlantis.C. They discovered it after years of searching.D. They followed the steps of exploring mountain ranges.33. What do we know about Greater Adria?A. It is hidden under the sea level.B. It is much smaller than Greenland.C. It has existed for about 240 million years.D. It has been known to many tourists before.34. Why are the discoveries mentioned in paragraph 4?A. To describe how the researchers explored continents.B. To show some other lost continents have been found.C. To prove they are closely related to Greater Adria.D. To explain the reason why Greater Adria got buried.35. What is the best title for the text?A. Atlantis Discovered FinallyB. Undersea World ExploredC. A Hidden Mountain UndiscoveredD. A Lost Continent Found Under Europe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，选项中有两项为多余选项。

2020届安徽省合肥市高考第一次模拟英语试题

绝密★启用前2020届安徽省合肥市高考第一次模拟英语试题试卷副标题注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I 卷（选择题)请点击修改第I 卷的文字说明一、阅读理解The following 4 famous paintings — from Jan van Eyck's portrait to Pablo Picasso's masterpiece — have stood the test of time.The Amolfini PortraitJan van Eyck’s Amolfini Portrait, an oil painting on wood produced in 1434, in which a man and a woman hold hands with a window behind him and a bed behind her, is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery, London. This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed. It is also an informative document on fifteenth-century society, through van Eyck's heavy use of symbolism — while husbands went out to engage in business, wives concerned themselves with domestic duties.The Starry NightVincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night, oil on canvas (帆布), a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village, during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital near Saint –Remy-de-Provence, France between 1889 and 1890. When the Museum of Modem Art in New York City purchased the painting from a private collector in 1941, it was not well known, but it has since become one of van Gogh's most famous works.The HarvestersThe Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565. It depicts the harvest time which most commonly occurred within the months of August and试卷第2页，总10页September. Nicolaes Jonghelinck, a merchant banker and art collector from Antwerp, commissioned this painting. The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City since 1919.GuernicaGuernica, a large black-and-white oil painting, was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso in 1937. The title 'Guernica' refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War. The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result, has come to be an anti-war symbol and a reminder of the tragedies of war. Today, the painting is housed at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid. 1．Which of the following paintings was produced earliest? A ．Guernica. B ．The Harvesters. C ．The Starry Night.D ．The Amolfini Portrait.2．Who created the painting describing the harvest seasons? A ．Pieter Bruegel the Elder. B ．Vincent van Gogh. C ．Jan van Eyck.D ．Pablo Picasso.3．What do we know about the painting The Starry Night? A ．It was painted on wood in oils. B ．It described the painter's life in hospital. C ．It wasn't widely recognized before 1941. D ．It was given away to the museum by a collector.Adventure-seeker Emma broke her ankle when she fell awkwardly while climbing a rock and spent a week in hospital waiting for an operation on her foot. When she was sent home to recover under strict instructions not to bear any weight, she became so fearful of crutches (拐杖) that she didn't move for three weeks. “I tried crutches but I kept falling over and injuring myself. So I literally just stayed on the sofa all day, ” says Emma.She was gutted at the thought of missing the Wolf Run — a quarterly event that she hasn't missed since 2014. “If you complete four Wolf Runs in a year, one in each season, you get Alpha Wolf status,” explains Emma. “This year was going to be my fifth in a row as an Alpha Wolf and I was really upset that I'd lose my status.” So she was willing to try anything to get through the course — even with her injured ankle.“I was telling my friend that I was going to cancel, and he persuaded me to give it a go.Having something to aim for really kept me going." Emma completed the run wearing an iWALK2.0, which is a medically-approved device and it basically functions like a hi-tech artificial leg, allowing users to walk freely. I decided to get one and it completely changed my recovery. I could move around the house and start getting out and about again, which had a real impact on my mental well-being.”On the day of the race, Emma was nervous but the sound of people cheering her on kept her motivated. Emma made it over the finish line in just under six hours and clocked up her 23rd Wolf Run in five years. “It was an incredible day and my determination to finish combined with the support I received along the way kept me going,” says Emma.4．Why was Emma frightened to use a crutch?A．She was afraid of recovering slowly.B．She was warned not to move around.C．She just had an operation on her foot.D．She often got injured when using one.5．What does the underlined word “gutted” mean in Paragraph 2?A．Extremely sad. B．A bit relieved.C．Very surprised. D．Pretty cheerful.6．What actually made Emma take part in the race?A．Her new hi-tech artificial leg.B．Her fear of letting her friend down.C．Her strong desire to achieve her ambition.D．Her complete recovery from the operation.7．Which of the following best describes Emma?A．Strong-willed. B．Supportive.C．Creative. D．Humorous.Erik Kobayashi-Solomon spent a day with Dr. Paul Gauthier, a plant physiologist specializing in vertical farming research and came away with several important ideas about vertical farming.Humans have 12,000 years of experience growing food, but only a generation or so worth of experience growing crops indoors. We are still progressing up the technology learning curve(学习曲线). What's more, traditional farming techniques are based on conditions that are not试卷第4页，总10页applicable to vertical farming. Therefore, without taking time to understand the science, vertical farming is not likely to be able to live up to its implied promises.The cost of powering LED grow lights is one of the biggest problems a vertical farm must overcome. Dr. Louis Albright at Cornell has characterized vertical farms as " pie-in-the-sky" businesses. He famously calculates, for instance, that the cost of a loaf of bread would be $ 24 if farmed indoors — the cost is too high. Gauthier acknowledges that energy prices are high but points out that scientific work has shown that only about 6% of available sunlight is used in crop photosynthesis (光合作用), so there may be ways of growing the same plants with less light.Gauthier also points out that while energy costs are a bit high, vertical farming does create high efficiencies in other areas. Water usage may be significantly reduced because the same water can be recycled time and again. Fertilizer use can be greatly reduced and pesticides for pest control are unnecessary. It's clear that vertical farming offers real value to society.The future is probably mixed. In some environments — the Middle East, for instance — a move to vertical farming is a no-brainer. An indoor farm in Saudi Arabia, for instance, can use solar energy to power LEDs at low cost without shading out other farmland. In other geographies, though, the expense of establishing a facility places a high bar on growth and profitability. A large vertical fanning and equipment operation only started generating a small profit eight years into its nine-year life.8．What can we infer about vertical farming in Paragraph 2? A ．It will replace traditional farming one day. B ．It relies on research of more basic science. C ．It can be applicable on different conditions. D ．It actually came into being 12,000 years ago. 9．What does Dr. Albright think of vertical farms? A ．They use less light than traditional ones. B ．They may seem very unlikely to succeed. C ．They can overcome many problems in farming. D ．They do not need any natural sunlight any longer. 10．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? A ．The ways of reducing costs of vertical fanning. B ．The secrets of developing vertical farming.C．The recent trend of vertical farming.D．The benefits of vertical farming.11．Why is the example of “an indoor farm in Saudi Arabia” mentioned?A．To show vertical fanning can work well in some places.B．To prove solar energy is vital for farming in Saudi Arabia.C．To confirm the expense of setting up a vertical farm is high.D．To argue vegetables do not need to be imported any longer.Researchers discovered a hidden continent on Earth, but it's not Atlantis. They found it while reconstructing the evolution of Mediterranean region's complex geology, which rises with mountain ranges and dips with seas from Spain to Iran.The continent is called Greater Adria. It's the size of Greenland and it broke off from North Africa, only to be buried under Southern Europe about 140 million years ago. And chances are you've been there without even knowing it. “Forget Atlantis,” said Douwe, study author and professor at Utrecht University. “Without realizing it, vast numbers of tourists spend their holiday each year on the l ost continent of Greater Adria.” This area is called Adria by geologists, so the researchers for this study refer to the previously undiscovered continent as Greater Adria.Most of Greater Adria was underwater, covered by shallow seas, coral reefs and sediments (沉淀物). The sediments formed rocks and those rocks became mountain ranges in these areas：the Alps, the Apennines, the Balkans, Greece and Turkey. The researchers found that Greater Adria started to become its own continent about 240 million years ago.This isn't the first time a lost continent has been found. In January 2017, researchers announced the discovery of a lost continent left over from the supercontinent Gondwana, which began breaking apart 200 million years ago. The leftover piece, which was covered in lava (岩浆), is now under Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean. And in September 2017, a different research team found the lost continent of Zealandia through ocean drilling in the South Pacific. It’s two-thirds of a mile beneath the sea.Greater Adria isn’t the first lost continent to be found. But if research in past years shows anything, it likely won’t be the last discovery.12．How did the researchers find Greater Adria?A．They found it accidentally.试卷第6页，总10页B ．They got inspired by the tales of Atlantis.C ．They discovered it after years of seaching.D ．They followed the steps of exploring mountain ranges. 13．What do we know about Greater Adria? A ．It is hidden under the sea level. B ．It is much smaller than Greenland. C ．It has existed for about 240 million years. D ．It has been known to many tourists before. 14．Why are the discoveries mentioned in Paragraph 4? A ．To describe how the researchers explored continents. B ．To show some other lost continents have been found. C ．To prove they are closely related to Greater Adria. D ．To explain the reason why Greater Adria got buried. 15．What is the best title for the text? A ．Atlantis Discovered Finally B ．Undersea World Explored C ．A Hidden Mountain Undiscovered D ．A Lost Continent Found Under Europe 二、完形填空When our girls are brave, they are free to explore in their learning and in life. That exploration leads to the 16 of their talents, passions and weaknesses. On Saturday night we saw one of our students act so bravely that it took my 17 away.One of the lead characters of our show, Blue Stockings, was played by a science teacher, Ben Walker. 18 , Ben broke his nose very badly playing football on Saturday and consequently couldn't 19 . Ella Jones, a Year 11 student and part of the cast, who 20 to rest on Saturday, was 21 to play Ben's role.Think about that. She had three hours' 22 , playing a role of a 23 she had never played before, in front of a paying audience, and if she couldn't 24 , she would reduce the impact of the whole play. Not the end of the world, but it would be 25 for all concerned.I would have 26 . But Ella rose to the 27 . She said, “I was astonished；28 , I figured the show must go on and I wanted to 29 . I wasn't scared 30 I arrived at the theatre and realized how much there was to 31 . It wasn't just about lines, but it was the stagecraft (舞台表演技巧). I was 32 about the other actors because I know how 33 it is to perform a role with someone who isn't as invested, especially if it is an emotional scene.”Asked how the show 34 , Ella said, “It was amazing, and the audience seemed to love the male character I played for the first time.” She added, “Just because you're scared doesn't mean you can’t be 35 . Anyway, I made it.”16．A．discovery B．change C．growth D．control 17．A．pain B．breath C．faith D．concern 18．A．Secretly B．Hopefully C．Unsurprisingly D．Unfortunately. 19．A．coach B．perform C．survive D．retire 20．A．refused B．decided C．happened D．promised 21．A．asked B．forced C．trained D．reminded 22．A．wait B．interval C．notice D．judgment 23．A．director B．woman C．man D．teacher 24．A．take it away B．look it up C．make it out D．carry it off 25．A．encouraging B．disappointing C．rewarding D．amusing 26．A．run B．agreed C．shared D．failed 27．A．power B．challenge C．danger D．threat 28．A．besides B．therefore C．however D．instead 29．A．win B．quit C．resist D．help 30．A．until B．unless C．so that D．the moment 31．A．put away B．hand in C．work out D．take over 32．A．doubtful B．confident C．curious D．worried 33．A．easy B．tough C．embarrassing D．interesting 34．A．sounded B．improved C．started D．went 35．A．brave B．proud C．calm D．shy第II卷（非选择题)请点击修改第II卷的文字说明试卷第8页，总10页三、七选五Easy Ways to Give Yourself a Fresh StartIt doesn't need to be complicated or challenging to turn a fresh page on each new day. Whenever we mark a new year — by turning the calendar, returning to school or celebrating a holiday — we are looking for a fresh start. 36． But how? Here are some easy ways to connect with that feeling of starting fresh, whether it’s a new year or simply a new day in our life.37． This means you have realized what serves your life now and what can stay in yourpast. Or invest in a new pen and a new notebook. Having fresh supplies can stimulate even the common task of creating your to-do list.Moreover, you can learn something new by opening a book you've been expecting to read, searching a question that's been on your mind, enrolling in a class that motivates your interest. Of course you can simply ask a friend for a fresh idea about an issue. 38．Take a break from technology — for an hour, a day, or a week. 39． You should be able to put some space between yourself and digital routines.One reason we sometimes struggle to start fresh is that you get stuck reflecting on worrisome thoughts about the past, the future or even the present. 40． Allow these thoughts into your day only at a brief (30 minutes or less), specific time. The rest of the time, focus on what you are doing that's new and positive.How do you give yourself that “fresh start” feeling? A ．Electronic Products might not be serving you best. B ．Newness or the freshness can guide us on a positive path.C ．Limit your daily “worry time” and make an appointment with yourself.D ．All of us enjoy newness, but what is it that leads to a sense of freshness? E.Realizing your past mistakes, you should move forward with enthusiasm. F.Increasing your knowledge on any topic means taking your mind into a fresh area. G.First, even letting go of a single box or bag of items can give you a refreshing sense. 四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2020届安徽省合肥市高考英语一模试卷解析版

高考英语一模试卷题号I II III IV V总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）APanama City，PanamaFor beach vacations that get you out of town and invite you and your family to dive into culture ，consider a trip to Panama City．Here，you will enjoy beaches and city exploring．Book your stay at the Westin Playa Bonita，where you can book a room starting at ﹩222 a night．There are various programs，including beach Olympics，stargazing （天体观察）and Spanish lessons．Jupiter，FloridaThis place offers you quality time you can spend with your loved ones．Book your stay at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa，with rates for a family of four starting at ﹩207 a night．Here ，you can shoot baskets at the basketball courts，take a dip in the pool or teach your children beach yoga．San Diego，CaliforniaThe West Coast is a great spot for cheap beach vacations，so tell your family to pack their bags for a visit to San Diego．A cheap ﹩10 Uber ride from the airport will have you pulling up the Kona Kai Resort & Spa．Here，a family of four can stay in a Deluxe Guest Room starting at ﹩159 per night．Your kids can practice cannonballs at the pool after a visit to the world-famous San Diego Zoo．Kihei Maui，HawaiiFor West Coasters who are growing bored with their backyard，fly to the islands of Hawaii．Stay at the Aston at the Maui Banyan，with a charge of ﹩179 a night for a family of four．Here，you'll witness some of the best sunsets of your life while your kids splash （戏水）in the Pacific，And if you're set on cooking a fancy meal，you'll enjoy suites that come with a full kitchen．1.Which of the following charges you least a night？______A. The Aston at the Maui Banyan．B. The Westin Playa Bonita．C. The Kona Kai Resort & Spa．D. Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa．2.What can you do at the Aston at the Maui Banyan？______A. Admire beautiful sunsets．B. Visit a world-famous zoo．C. Observe fantastic stars．D. Play some beach sports．3.What is the common feature of the four destinations？______A. They all offer rooms with a full kitchen．B. They are all intended for family trips．C. They all pick up visitors from the airport．D. They all provide bike riding on the beach．BCreated in 1998 by Casey and Shelley Black，the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center focuses on not only rescuing young abandoned wolves but educating the public．Unlike othercenters，you can actually walk with the wolves and have exciting，hands-on interaction with them here．And so，we gathered one late winter morning to learn，prepare and walk ．Scrappy and Flora，our wolves that day，were brought to the center when only a few days old ．"They lived in the house with us for the first several months．We treated them like human babies，fed them and slept with them，" said Shelley．So，they are totally used to people ．However，these are wild animals．For that reason，Shelley and Casey explained，the walk is totally on the wolf's terms．"We don't approach them，but if they come up to us，we can touch them．"With all this in mind，we headed for the woods．We were walking on a logging road when suddenly，Flora，all 60 pounds of her，hurried up to me and raised up on her legs．She was almost as tall as me．As she leaned in，put her huge muddy paws on my shoulders and sniffed my face，apparently she was saying hello in wolf talk．We walked farther，maybe half a mile，while Scrappy and Flora dashed in and out of the woods stopping to occasionally roll in the snow，dig for this or that and just play．Then we all headed into the trees to a picturesque stream where the wolves splashed，drank and had a great time．One could point out that this whole adventure was staged and quite artificial．But the purpose ，Casey and Shelley said，is to explain the wolves' place in the environment and，primarily ，to let people know wolves don' t have to be universally feared-they really don' t hide secretly in the woods just waiting to eat people，but they' d rather avoid people，for the most part．4.How is the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center different from others？______A. It trains and educates wild wolves．B. It aims to rescue young abandoned wolves．C. It raises wolves for commercial purposes．D. It allows visitors to take a walk with wolves．5.What can be inferred from Shelley and Casey's explanation in Paragraph 2？______A. The walk can be potentially dangerous．B. The wolves have lost all their wildness．C. People should get close to the wolves actively．D. The wolves can read people's mind like human babies．6.Why did Flora behave like that when she saw the author on the logging road？______A. To express curiosity．B. To show friendliness．C. To attract attention．D. To seek companionship．7.Why do Casey and Shelley organize such an adventure？______A. To advertise the center．B. To publicize wolf hunting．C. To promote environmental protection．D. To clarify some conventional views of wolves．CHave you ever heard of agritourism where you can experience farm life？If not，Dr．Cindy Ayers-Elliott will tell you the real story of Foot Print Farms．The original concept of building Foot Print Farms was simple．When Ayers-Elliott returned to her hometown after graduation，she didn' t have to look any further than her state' s alarming health statistics to find a mission．Everywhere she turned，there were reports of high blood pressure，diabetes，obesity and heart disease．"The problem was already identified．" explains Ayers-Elliott．"Too many Mississippians were seriously unhealthy andit didn't take research to see that．And many of the state' s greatest health challenges could directly result from poor diet．"These days，Foot Print Farms，which started with a few raised beds of herbs and vegetables ，is making fresh，naturally grown food．"When speaking of the key to my success，the co-op model works because we share the work and rewards，" notes Ayers-Elliott．" A perfect example is the Wingfield High School football team．To earn the money for equipment and other items，players committed to working five hours a week on the farm，and by the end of the summer they had produced 1，000 melons and the profits from their sales helped to buy weights，T-shirts，sweat suits and pregame meals．But the lessons they learned about the rewards of hard work and working together to accomplish something were even more valuable products of their efforts．""It' s a model that can easily be learned in other places and I' m looking forward to seeing some of our current partners do just that--to take what they have learned here and spin it off in other communities，"Ayers-Elliott remarks．She is now looking forward to developing an agritourism aspect to the farm，where visitors can experience farm life，learn new skills and take with them seeds of inspiration they can sow in their own communities when they return home．8.What made Ayers-Elliott set up Foot Print Farms？______A. The problems faced by local farmers．B. Her further research into heart disease．C. The failure of her career after graduation．D. The health state of people in her hometown．9.Why does the author take the football team as an example？______A. To advocate the concept of independence．B. To stress the importance of teamwork．C. To support the idea of co-op model．D. To explore the key to success．10.What is Ayers-Elliott' s attitude towards the future of Foot Print Farms？______A. Optimistic．B. Skeptical．C. Cautious．D. Ambiguous．11.What is the main idea of the text？______A. Naturally grown food benefits people's health．B. Food Print Farms is making a difference in Mississippi．C. Ayers-Elliott encourages people to experience farmD. Agritourism is becoming increasingly popular in America．DWe can video chat with astronauts aboard the International Space Station and watch live footage from the frozen heights of Everest．But communicating with a submarine （潜艇）or a diver is not so easy．The lack of practical methods for sharing data between underwater and airborne devices has long been a frustration for scientists．The difficulty stems from the fact that radio signals work perfectly in air travel but poorly in water．Sonar （声呐）signals used by underwater sensors reflect off the surface of the water rather than reaching the air．Now，researchers at MIT have developed a method with the potential to revolutionize underwater communication．"What we've shown is that it's actually feasible to communicate from underwater to the air，" says Fadel Adib，a professor at MJT's Media Lab，who led the research．The MIT researchers designed a system that uses an underwater machine to send sonar signals to the surface，making vibrations （震动）corresponding to the ls and Os of the data．Asurface receiver then reads and decodes these tiny vibrations．The researchers call the system TARF．It has any number of potential real-world uses，Adib says．It could be used to find downed planes underwater by reading signals from sonar devices in a plane' s black box and it could allow submarines to communicate with the surface．Right now the technology is low-resolution．The initial study was conducted in the MIT swimming pool at maximum depths of around 11 or 12 feet．The next steps for the researchers are to see if TARF is workable at much greater depths and under varying conditions-high waves，storms，schools of fish．They also want to see if they can make the technology work in the other direction- air to water．If the technology proves successful in real-world conditions，expect "texting while diving" to be the latest underwater fashion．12.What does the author mainly talk about in Paragraph 1？______A. The future of video chat underwater and in air．B. The frustrations of developing underwater devices．C. The difficulty of communication from water to air．D. The current situation of communicating with a submarine．13.What does the underlined word "feasible" mean？______A. Achievable．B. Convenient．C. Changeable．D. Alternative．14.What do we know about TARF？______A. It is widely used to find downed planes．B. It can work well at great depths underwater．C. It is an underwater machine that sends signals．D. It can send，receive and read signals from underwater．15.What is the best title for the text？______A. The Real-world Uses of Sonar TechnologyB. Full Water-to-air Communication Closer to RealityC. A Breakthrough in the Application of Video ChatD. TARF Becoming a New Means of Communication二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Apologizing the Right Way to a Friend Why are apologies so difficult？Saying you are sorry can be one of the most difficult things you do．But we all make mistakes，so you'll probably have an occasion when you need to apologize．Perhaps you had a big blow up and realized later you reacted poorly．(1) Whatever the reason ，apologizing can help you both heal and move on from the situation．(2) First，you acknowledge that you did something wrong．With an apology，you take responsibility for your actions，which allows your friend to forgive you．Second，an apology gives you sincerity as a friend．(3) ，but that doesn' t mean you still shouldn't apologize．Now，what are elements of a proper apology？(4) ，depending on what the offense was，where it was done，and who you are apologizing to．In general，a good apology should include the following：a request for their attention，an acknowledgment of what happened，sincerity in admitting you did something wrong and the words．"I'm sorry" or "I apologize．"Here are things never to say when apologizing．Note that the art of apologizing involves taking responsibility．Never apologize as a way to "shut someone up" when they are saying you hurt their feelings and you don't think you did．(5) ，you should talk things through with your friend until you see why they are hurt or how you came across．You'll really need to self-reflect so you can see things from your friend' s point of view．A．When you make your apology in personB．If you really believe you did nothing wrongC．Apologies benefit friendships in a variety of waysD．The way you apologize is going to be slightly differentE．Or maybe you just didn't show support when you needed toF．Apologizing the right way，however，may take a little practiceG．Sometimes our pals forgive us easily for the minor things we do wrong16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Greenberg was a lucky guy to enter Columbia University on full scholarship．But just before junior year，Greenberg's(21)changed．One day his vision "(22)up" and later he was diagnosed （诊断）with glaucoma （青光眼）．Then doctors operated on Greenberg's eyes．(23)，the surgery didn't work．Greenberg was going blind．He was so(24) that he refused to see anyone．As Greenberg' s best friend，Arthur persuaded Greenberg to go back to Columbia and(25)to be his reader．Arthur read (26) to him every day，taking time out from his own study，and Greenberg(27)scoring straight A's．Still，he was(28)about getting around alone and relied on his friend．Then，one afternoon，Greenberg and Arthur went to Midtown Manhattan．When it was time to go back to campus，Arthur said he couldn' t(29)him because of an appointment．Greenberg(30)They argued，and Arthur walked off，(31)Greenberg alone in Grand Central Terminal．Greenberg，who was completely(32)，stumbled （蹒珊）through the rush-hour crowd．He took a shuttle train west to Times Square，and then transferred to an uptown train．Four miles later，he (33) at the Columbia University stop．At the university's gates，someone(34)him．"Oops，excuse me，sir．" Greenberg(35)the voice．It was Arthur's．Greenberg's first reaction was (36)，but in the next second，he realized what he had just(37)-and realized，too，who had made it possible．(38)，Arthur had been with him the whole way，using one of the most(39)strategies．Blindness doesn't make Greenberg fail to appreciate the(40)of life．He always says he is the luckiest man in the world．21. A. faith B. attitude C. fortune D. reputation22. A. lit B. steamed C. cleared D. cheered23. A. Otherwise B. Moreover C. Therefore D. However24. A. shy B. desperate C. selfish D. nervous25. A. offered B. pretended C. happened D. learned26. A. letters B. newspapers C. textbooks D. magazines27. A. ended up B. carried on C. imagined D. considered28. A. curious B. confident C. excited D. tentative29. A. abandon B. rescue C. comfort D. accompany30. A. compromised B. panicked C. explained D. apologized31. A. leaving B. finding C. consulting D. serving32. A. tired B. amused C. confused D. satisfied33. A. got off B. pulled over C. looked around D. ran away34. A. turned to B. shouted atC. knocked intoD. quarreled with35. A. raised B. lost C. controlled D. recognized36. A. anger B. pleasure C. relief D. sorrow37. A. missed B. questioned C. ignored D. achieved38. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Obviously D. Strangely39. A. brilliant B. familiar C. defensive D. complex40. A. magic B. beauty C. wisdom D. truth四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.The makeup of British families has changed (1) （rapid）over the last two hundredyears．The traditional family structure （结构）before the Industrial Revolution was the extended family in (2) three generations lived under one roof．The early twentiethcentury saw the (3) （grow）of the nuclear family-parents and a small number of (4) （child）would form a single family．In the last thirty years，however，the UK (5) （see）a breakdown of the typical nuclear family．Increased divorce rates，later marriage and a move away from marriage altogether have resulted (6) new forms of family；divorced parents will develop new relationships and take their kids with them．A survey (7) （conduct）by researchers shows that over 50% of kids are now born to parents who are not married．Some minority communities stick to the extended family structure，and it is common (8) （find）that three generations are living together in an Indian family．They say that apart from strengthening traditional family ties，(9) can provide security for olderpeople when they cannot work anymore．They believe that the phenomenon of other old people living in care homes (10) （indicate）that many old people in the widercommunity are abandoned in their old age．五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）42.假定你是李华，你的外国朋友David准备来中国度假，发邮件向你询问体验中国"红色文化"旅游的情况．请你回复邮件，内容包括：1．推荐地点：安徽西部的金寨县；2．推荐理由：风景秀丽、红色文化资源丰富；3．体验内容：参观博物馆、了解革命历史等等．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．参考词汇：红色文化The Chinese "Red Culture"答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】A【小题3】B【解析】（1）-（3）CAB（1）．C．细节理解题．根据San Diego，California部分第二三句…you pulling up the Kona Kai Resort & Spa．Here，a family of four can stay in a Deluxe Guest Room starting at ﹩159 per night并且对比其他三家住宿价格可知， The Kona Kai Resort & Spa是收费最低的．故选C．（2）．A．细节理解题．根据Kihei Maui，Hawaii部分第二句Stay at the Aston at the Maui Banyan，…Here，you'll witness some of the best sunsets of your life while your kids splash （戏水）in the Pacific可知，在the Maui Banyan可以欣赏到平生见到的最美的日落美景．故选A．（3）．B．细节理解题．根据Panama City， Panama中的you and your family；Jupiter，Florida中的a family of four；San Diego，California中的your family；Kihei Maui，Hawaii中的a family of four四个广告中的均出现了family一词可知，这四个目的地都提供家庭住宿．故选B．本文是广告布告类阅读．介绍了美国四个适合家庭游的目的地．广告类材料是热门考题．其文句简练，信息量大，句式使用简单，表达方式多样，但阅读这类题目也是有规律可循的．1 ．品位广告、新闻的标题，预测其内容．阅读广告时，要注意广告中涉及的人物，物品，时间，数字，联系人及方式地址．阅读新闻时，要抓住新闻的特点即何时何处何人发生何事，其经过和结果怎样．2 ．要抓住书写广告的文体或图片，注意用大写、下划线等方式加以提示的文字．3 ．解题技巧 ①快速浏览广告、新闻，从标题中预测内容及涉及的类别． ②浏览问题，寻找答案．注意地点和时间的多样化造成的误选．③复读材料，核实答案．4.【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】A【小题3】B【小题4】D【解析】答案：1-4DABD1．D．细节理解题．根据文章第一段Unlike other centers，you can actually walk with the wolves and have exciting，hands-on interaction with them here．可知与其他中心不同的是，你可以和狼一起行走，并在这里与它们进行令人兴奋的、动手的互动．由此可见，它允许游客和狼一起散步．故选D．2．A．推理判断题．根据第二段For that reason，Shelley and Casey explained，the walk is totally on the wolf's terms．"We don't approach them，but if they come up to us，we can touch them．"可知出于这个原因，雪莱和凯西解释说，走路完全是按照狼的说法，"我们不接近他们，但如果他们接近我们，我们可以触摸他们．"由此可见，步行可能有潜在的危险．故选A．3．B．细节理解题．根据文章第三段We were walking on a logging road when suddenly，Flora，all 60 pounds of her，hurried up to me and raised up on her legs．She was almost as tall as me．As she leaned in，put her huge muddy paws on my shoulders and sniffed myface，apparently she was saying hello in wolf talk．可知我们在一条伐木路上走着，突然，弗洛拉，她60磅重的身躯，冲到我跟前，用腿站起来．她几乎和我一样高．当她靠在我身上，把她泥泞的大爪子放在我肩上，闻了闻我的脸，显然她是在和狼说话时打招呼．由此可见，它主要是表示友好．故选B．4．D．推理判断题．根据最后一段But the purpose，Casey and Shelley said，is to explain the wolves' place in the environment and，primarily，to let people know wolves don' t have to be universally feared-they really don' t hide secretly in the woods just waiting to eat people，but they' d rather avoid people，for the most part．可知但是，凯西和雪莱说，目的是解释狼在环境中的位置，主要是让人们知道狼不必普遍害怕，它们真的不需要躲在树林里等着吃人，但在大多数情况下，它们宁愿避开人．由此可见，凯西和雪莱组织这样的冒险是为了澄清对狼的一些传统看法．故选D．本文主要讲述了作者他们和Northern Lights野生动物狼中心的狼一起体念狼的生活习性的故事．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．8.【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】C【小题3】A【小题4】B【解析】1．D．细节理解题．根据第二段"Too many Mississippians were seriously unhealthy and it didn't take research to see that．And many of the state' s greatest health challenges could directly result from poor diet． "可知，让艾尔斯- 艾略特成立了足印农场的原因是她家乡人们的健康状况．故选D．2．C．推理判断题．根据第三段But the lessons they learned about the rewards of hard work and working together to accomp lish something were even more valuable products of their efforts可知，作者以足球队为例是为了支持合作模式的想法．故选C．3．A．细节理解题．根据最后一段It' s a model that can easily be learned in other places and I' m looking forward to seeing som e of our current partners do just that--to take what they have learned here and spin it off in oth er communities可知，艾尔斯- 艾略特对足迹农场未来的态度是乐观的．故选A．4．B．主旨大意题．阅读全文，根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了艾尔斯- 艾略特成立了足印农场，对密西西比河周边的人起了积极的作用．故选B．本文主要讲述了艾尔斯- 艾略特成立了足印农场，对密西西比河周边的人起了积极的作用．阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．12.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】A【小题3】D【小题4】B【解析】CADB1．C．细节理解题．根据第一段" But communicating with a submarine （潜艇）or a diver is not so easy．The lack of practical methods for sharing data between underwater and airborne devices has l ong been a frustration for scientists"可知，从水里向空气中传递信息，进行交流是很困难的．故选C．2．A．细节理解题．根据第二段内容可知，海底与外界的沟通实际上是可行的．所以该词的意思是"可行的、可实现的"．故选A．3．D．细节理解题．根据第二段"The MIT researchers designed a system that uses an underwater machine to send sonar signal s to the surface， making vibrations （震动）corresponding to the ls and Os of the data"可知，它可以从水下发送、接收和读取信号．故选D．4．B．主旨大意题．根据全文内容可知，本文讲述的是水下与陆地上的通信在之前是无法实现的，随着科技的进步，这一通讯逐渐能够变为现实．故选B．本文讲述的是水下与陆地上的通信在之前是无法实现的，随着科技的进步，这一通讯逐渐能够变为现实．阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．16.【答案】【小题1】E【小题2】C【小题3】G【小题4】D【小题5】B【解析】1．E．推理判断题．句意：或者你可能只是在你需要的时候没有表现出支持．根据下文Whatever the reason，apologizing can help you both heal and move on from the situation．可知，不管是什么原因，道歉可以帮助你痊愈并从这种情况中继续前进．故选E．2．C．推理判断题．句意：道歉以各种方式使友谊受益．根据下文First，you acknowledge that you did something wrong． With an apology，you take responsibility for your actions，which allows your friend to forgive you．在介绍道歉如何使友谊受益．故选C．3．G．推理判断题．句意：有时我们的朋友会轻易地原谅我们做错的小事．根据下文but that doesn' t mean you still shouldn't apologize可知，但这并不意味着你不需要道歉．故选G．4．D．推理判断题．句意：你道歉的方式会略有不同．根据下文depending on what the offense was，where it was done， and who you are apologizing to可知，取决于冒犯的内容，进行的地点以及你向谁道歉．故选D．5．B．推理判断题．句意：如果你真的相信你没有做错任何事．根据下文you should talk things through with your friend until you see why they are hurt or how you ca me across可知，你应该和你的朋友谈谈，直到你明白为什么他们受伤或你是如何遇到的．故选B．本文是一篇选句填空阅读，为什么道歉如此困难？说你很抱歉可能是你做的最困难的事情之一．本文介绍了如何以正确地方式向朋友道歉．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．21.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】B【小题3】D【小题4】B【小题5】A【小题6】C【小题7】A【小题8】D【小题9】D【小题10】B 【小题11】A【小题12】C【小题13】A【小题14】C【小题15】D 【小题16】A【小题17】D【小题18】C【小题19】A【小题20】B【解析】1-20 CBDBA CADDB ACACD ADCAB1．C．名词的辨析，faith信念，attitude态度，fortune命运，reputation名声，在大三那年Greenberg的命运就改变了，故答案为C．2．B．动词的辨析，lit点亮，steamed冒蒸汽，cleared清理，cheered欢呼，根据下文的he was diagnosed （诊断）with glaucoma可知，他的视力出现了问题，使用steam up"布满水汽"，故答案为B．3．D．副词的辨析，otherwise不然的话，moreover而且，therefore所以，however然而，前后自己构成转折的关系，故答案为D．4．B．形容词的辨析，shy害羞的，desperate绝望的，selfish自私的，nervous紧张的，他如此绝望，以致于拒绝见任何人，故答案为B．5．A．动词的辨析，offered提供，pretended假装，happened发生，learned学习，Arthur 主动提供为Greenberg读书，故答案为A．6．C．上下文的理解，根据上文的to go back to Columbia和to be his reader可知，Arthur 每天为他读课本的内容，使用textbooks，故答案为C．7．A．短语的辨析，ended up结束，carried on坚持，imagined想象，considered考虑，最终Greenberg获得了全A，故答案为A．8．D．形容词的辨析，curious好奇的，confident自信的，excited兴奋的，tentative试探性的，他不确定自己能一个人四处走走，依赖着朋友，故答案为D．9．D．动词的辨析，abandon抛弃，rescue拯救，comfort安慰，accompany陪伴，Arthur 说他不能陪他因为有约会，故答案为D．10．B．动词的辨析，compromises妥协，panicked恐慌，explained解释，apologized道歉，Greenberg感到恐慌，故答案为B．11．A．动名词的辨析，leaving留下，finding发现，consulting咨询，serving服务，Arthur 离开留下Greenberg一个人，故答案为A．12．C．形容词的辨析，tired疲惫的，amused搞笑的，confused疑惑的，satisfied满意的，Greenberg完全感到疑惑，故答案为C．13．A．短语的辨析，got off下车，pulled over停车，looked around四周看，ran away 逃跑，此处指他在Columbia大学站下车，故答案为A．14．C．短语的辨析，turned to求助于，shouted at对…大声喊叫，knocked into撞上，quarreled 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growth．4． children．考查名词复数．child是可数名词，其前有a number of修饰时要用复数形式．故填 children．5． has seen．考查动词时态．根据时间状语In the last thirty years要用现在完成时态，且主语UK是单数形式，助动词用has．故填 has seen．6． in．考查国定搭配．result in意为"引起，导致"，是固定搭配．故填 in．7． conducted．考查过去分词．survey与conduct之间是动宾关系，用过去分词短语conducted by researchers作状语．故填 conducted．8． to find．考查动词不定式．it是形式主语，真正的主语是动词不定式短语to find that three generations are living together in an Indian family．故填 to find．9． it．考查代词．it指代前文中提到的the extended family structure．故填 it．10． indicates．考查主谓一致．主语phenomenon是单数形式，且表示一般事实，谓语动词也应用单数形式．故填 indicates．本文主要介绍英国家庭组成在过去两百年里的变化．在工业革命前是三代居住在一起的大家庭，二十世纪初期是父母和几个孩子形成的核心家庭．在过去三十年里，随着离婚和晚婚晚育等原因导致了核心家庭的破裂，则是离婚的父母带着孩子．但是一些少数民族则仍坚持着大家庭模式．在一篇200词左右的语篇（短文或对话）中留出10处空白，部分空白的后面给出单词的基本形式，要求考生根据上下文填写空白处所需的内容或所提供单词的正确形式，所填写词语不得多于3个单词．要做好语法填空题，理解短文是解题的前提，扎实的词汇、句型和语法知识是基础，英语国家的背景知识是必要的补充．考生须灵活运用语法知识，如单词词性、单词时态、名词单复数、连接词、代词、冠词等判断各空白处应填写的内容．答完后，还要通读全文，核对所填单词形式是否正确，是否符合语境．42.【答案】Dear David，I am glad to hear that you are going to China for a holiday．Knowing you are interested in "Red Culture" tourism in China，I would like to introduce something about it．【高分句型一】（点明主题）To begin with， Jinzhai County，western Anhui Province is the first recommended location because of its beautiful scenery and rich red cultural resources．This is not only an important source of the Chinese revolution，but also an important source of the people's army．（推荐地点以及推荐理由）During the Chinese "Red Culture" ，you can visit some museums，where you can understand revolutionary history and be encouraged by their devotion to our country．【高分句型二】（体验内容）Looking forward to your coming and it is certain that you won't regret for the trip．（期盼到来）Best wishes．Yours，LiHua．【解析】高分句型1．Knowing you are interested in "Red Culture" tourism in China，I would like to introduce something about it．句子里，现在分词Knowing 和宾语从句you are interested in "Red Culture" tourism in China，做原因状语．我知道你对中国的"红色文化"旅游很感兴趣，想介绍一下它．2．During the Chinese "Red Culture" ，you can visit some museums，where youcan understand revolutionary history and be encouraged by their devotion to our country．句子里，修饰先行词some museums，关系词where 引导非限制性定语从句youcan understand revolutionary history and be encouraged by their devotion to our country．在中国的"红色文化"中，你可以参观一些博物馆，在那里你可以了解革命历史，并被他们对我国的奉献所鼓舞．提纲类书面表达主要特点是：要点明确，范围具体，贴近生活，易于动笔．此类试题中有较多的文字说明，实际上规定了考生表述的思路，对考生的写作范围作了较为明确的限定，试题中规定的要点一个也不能回避．考生极易受中文提纲的制约，将书面表达变成了翻译，造成语法结构和语汇上的单调，因此平时要多练习，活用语言，使文章流畅．。

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6. How are the speakers traveling to New York?A. By train.B. By bus.C. By air.7. Why do the speakers go to New York?A. To visit their grandparents.B. To stay with their uncle.C. To travel for fun. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

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合肥市2020年高三第一次教学质量检测英语试题（考试时间：120分钟满分：150分）试卷采用闭卷、笔试形式。

试卷由四个部分组成。

其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。

第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。

试卷满分150分。

考试时间120分钟。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座位号、准考证号、县区和科类填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。

2.回答选择题时，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，再选涂其它答案标号。

3.回答非选择题时，必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，写在本试卷上无效。

如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

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。

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。

例:How much is the shirt?A.£ 19.15.B.£ 9.18.C.£ 9.15.答案是C.1.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.At a restaurant.B.At a hotel.C.At a hospital.2.What will Lisa do this afternoon?A.Do some reading.B.Return some novels.C.Borrow some books.3. How is the weather now?A. Sunny.B. Rainy.C. Cloudy.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The notice about a meeting.B. The results of a sports meeting.C. The preparations for a competition.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Saleswoman and customer.C. Interviewer and interviewee.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。

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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。

听完每段对话后，你将有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.How will the woman go to the airport?A.By bus.B.By subwayC.By taxi.2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Classmates.B.Teacher and student.C.Fellow workers.3.Why does the man make the phone call?A.To confirm a plan.B.To postpone a meeting.C.To reschedule a reservation.4.Where are the speakers?A.In a restaurant.B.At home.C.On the street.5.Why is the woman in the office?A.To prepare documents.B.To wait for a colleague.C.To meet a deadline.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，听每段对话或独白前，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。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.What is the man doing?A.Recommending a suitcase.B.Inquiring about his luggage.C.Confirming his flight number.7.What docs the man say about the suitcase?A.It has recognizable features.B.It has been taken by mistake.C.It is his daughter's special toy.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

安徽省合肥市第二中学2020届高三英语上学期第一次段考试题【含答案】

安徽省合肥市第二中学2020届高三英语上学期第一次段考试题【时间：120分钟满分：150分】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。

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。

例： How much is the shirt?A．￡19.15. B．￡9.18. C．￡9.15.答案是C。

1. What does the man suggest doing during spring vacation?A. Going back home.B. Having a trip.C. Looking for a job.2. What is the woman probably?A. A teacher.B. A journalist.C. A guider.3. What time is it now?A. 9：30 a.m.B. 10：00 a.m.C. 10：30 a.m.4. How does the woman sound?A. Nervous.B. Sad.C. Angry.5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Workmates.C. Boss and employee.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。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What's the problem with the man's roommate?A. He doesn't share the groceries.B. He can't afford his grocery bill.C. He never treats the man to a meal.7. What's the woman's suggestion for the man?A. Driving the roommate out at once.B. Being friendlier to the roommate.C. Having an honest talk with the roommate.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2020届合肥市第二中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及参考答案

2020届合肥市第二中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFour Online EventsThe handshake：an anthropologist’s guideWhat is its biological purpose？What are the best and worst handshakes？In this talk，scientist Ella Al-Shamahi examines the power of touch and argues the handshake is at least 7 million years old．This event will start at 18:00 pm on 25 March and will last one hour．Standard ticket price：£15(A 20％discount for those who buy the ticket before March 20.)A rescue plan for natureWhat do we need to do to restore the planet 's biodiversity and preventthe next pandemic (疫情)？Join scientist Cristian Samper as he talks about how our ignoring nature caused the pandemic-and how we can seize a unique opportunity to build back better．This free event will start at 18:00 pm on 15 April．Origins of lifeWhy is the planet the way it is？How did we get here？Does everything happen for a reason or are some things left to chance？Research shows we live in a world driven by chance．In this talk，biologist Sean B Carroll will tell the stories of the mother of all accidents，and the surprising power of chance in our lives and the world．This event will start at 19:30 pm on 22 April and will last two hours．Standard ticket price：£18(A 10％discount for those who buy the ticket before April 17.)The truth about exerciseShould we all be hitting the gym three times a week？Should we worry about sitting to omuch？If you are strong and fit，can you get away with being inactive？In this talk，specialist Jason Gill introduces what science can really tell us about how much we need to move to live a healthy life．This event will start at 19:00 pm on May 13 and will last one hour，Standard ticket price：£12(A 15％discount for those who buy the ticket before May 8.)1.How much should you at least spend on the event about the handshake？A.£10.2．B.£12．C.£13．D.£16.2．2.From whom can you learn about the origins of life？A.Ella Al-Shamahi．B.Cristian Samper．C.Sean B Carroll．D.Jason Gill．3.What does the four online talks have in common？A.They are science-based．B.They are about cultures．C.They are related to nature．D.They are intended for the young．BSometimes people make history. George Washington became the first president of theUnited Statesand made history. Sometimes wars make history. The two World Wars are examples. Sometimes nature even becomes part of history. Shaking earthquakes are recorded in history books.Sixteen years ago, nature caused just such a history-making event. In September 2005, Hurricane Katrina came ashore inNew Orleans,Louisiana. The deadly storm floodedNew Orleans. Before Katrina, no other big American city had ever flooded in the history of the country. This natural disaster caused great harm and death.New Orleansis located below sea level. This location places it at great risk. Levees were built to protectNew Orleansfrom the ocean. (A levee is like a wall between the city and the ocean.) When Hurricane Katrina came ashore, water moved over the levees into the city. Flooding made it necessary for everyone to leave the city. Before Katrina, Creole food (a special kind of cooking only inLouisiana) filled the air with delicious smells. The sound of jazz music traveled through the streets. Now the city has to return to its former glory.Before Katrina, ernment had never made everyone leave a city. People inNew Orleanshad to find shelter quickly. Some had to stay at theSuperdomeSportsCenter. Some rode on buses to other towns. Thousands drove their cars to get away from the storm. The roads and shelters filled up fast.The lesson learned from Katrina was that cities must be better prepared for big storms and other terrible disasters caused by nature. Being prepared might have kept more people safe. Hurricane Katrina is one of the history-making events that will be remembered forever. Today, history is still being made that will shape the future.4. What does the author tell us aboutNew Orleans?A. It was built above sea level.B. It had few jazz musicians after Katrina.C. It was the firstU.S.city that had been flooded.D. It created a wholly new way to cook after Katrina.5. What can we say about the levees?A. They were almost useless for fighting Katrina.B. They helped people leaveNew Orleansquickly.C. They made NewOrleansa special American city.D. They should be built to match the size ofNew Orleans.6. What might the author advise city governments to do?A. Put up more shelters in the city.B. Build more levees around the city.C. Teach people how to avoid floods.D. Try to get ready for natural disasters.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Storms are dangerousB. Katrina makes historyC. Floods shapeLouisianaD. History must be rememberedCNot long after the first fitness magazine was published, a list probably followed soon after, ranking the best fitness equipment. This tradition has continued, with the implied message: usethisand exercise willbe yours.And that's part of the problem, says Dr. Lieberman, a professor of Harvard University. There isn't one “best” anything to achieve fitness. Besides, people understand exercise is good for them. Knowledge about exercise still doesn't motivate.Before you can answer why, it helps to look at history. Before the Industrial Revolution, people fetched water and walked up stairs because they had to. But then technology made life and work easier. Exercise has become something that people have to carve out time for. “It's a fundamental instinct to avoid physical activity when it's neither necessary nor rewarding,” he says.It would seem like being healthy would qualify as necessary, but a doctor's prescription to exercise “can make it like taking cod liver oil,” Lieberman says. “Sometimes it works, but more often than not, it doesn't. And it's still coming across as an order, and “not having a heart attack in five years is not an immediate reward,” says Dr. Beth Frates, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.People might not want to exercise because it's never been enjoyable. Most of us probably have memories of gym class, not being picked for a team, or being in a fitness center that's filled with in-shape people. The majority don't feel excited. They feel that exercise isn't for them, but it can be. Coaching people in an empowering and motivating way can work much better than ordering someone to exercise. It starts with an expanded definition of what counts as exercise, and an injection of what's rarely used to describe exercise, but is certainly allowed: namely, fun.8. What does the underlined “this” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. The magazine.B. The tradition.C. The equipment.D. The message.9. What can we infer about technology?A. It improves life quality.B. It saves people's time.C. It drives social progress.D. It makes exercise less likely.10. Why does the author mention “cod liver oil” in paragraph 4?A. To attach importance to health.B. To present a doctor's prescription.C. To explain exercise is considered inessential.D. To introduce the latest medical application.11. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Exercise should be made more joyful.B. It's more fun to work out with others.C. We may encounter bad workout experiences.D. Orders work well to motivate people to exercise.DI dropped out of college after my first year. Three years later, I returned to college after having been stuck in a dead-end job, working at a department store. I saw school as my way out. But I quickly found myself up against the same problems that had caused me to give up before. I was in over my head with college-level algebra (代数) and a heavy workload of reading and writing homework. In addition, I was still unsure of my career (职业) direction。

2020年合肥市第二中学高三英语一模试题及答案

2020年合肥市第二中学高三英语一模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn’t an either / or one, although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training, but also insists that the study of the humanities and social sciences must remain central elements of America’s educational system at all levels. Both areas are the key to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society, become innovative leaders, and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides.Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates’ job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under these circumstances, it’s natural to look for what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the problem; “major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run. Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily.Moreover, students should be prepared not just for their first job, but for their 4th and 5th jobs, as there’s little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers. The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible. The ability to take advantage of every available tool and insight—picked up from science, arts, and technology—to solve the problems of the future, and seize the opportunities, will be helpful to them and the nation.1. What does the latest congressional report suggest?A. STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.B. The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.C. The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students’ spiritual life.D. Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.2. What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?A. Their interest in relevant subjects.B. The academic value of the courses.C. The quality of education to receive.D. Their chances of getting a good job.3. What does the author say about the so called “soft” subjects?A. They benefit students in their future life.B. They broaden students’ range of interests.C. They just improve students’ communication skills.D. They are essential to students’ healthy growth.BThe common use of Google Maps, a navigation(导航) app on smartphones, raises the age-old question we meet with any technology:What skills are we losing? But also, crucially: What capabilities are we gaining?People who are good at finding their way around or good at using paper maps usually experience lots of confusion with digital maps. For example, they may mess up the direction of north and south, and you can see only a small section at a time. But consider what digital navigation aids have meant for someone like me. Despite being a frequent traveler, I’m so terrible at finding my way that I still use Google Maps almost every day in the small town where I have lived for many years. What seems unnecessary to some has been a significant expansion of my own capabilities.Part of the problem is that reading paper maps requires a specific skill set. There is nothing natural about them. In many developed nations, street names and house numbers are meaningful, and instructions such as “go north for three blocks and then west” usually make sense. In Istanbul, in contrast, where I grew up, none of those hold true. For one thing, the locals rarely use street names, and house numbers often aren’tsequentialeither because after buildings 1, 2 and 3 were built, someone squeezed in another house between 1 and 2, and now that’s 4. But then 5 will maybe get built after 3, and 6 will be between 2 and 3. Besides, the city is full of winding and ancient streets that meet with newer ones. Therefore, instructions as simple as “go north” would require a helicopter. I got lost all the time.But since I used Google Maps, I travel with a lot more confidence, and my world has opened up. And because I go to more places more confidently, I believe my native navigation skills have somewhat improved, too.That brings me back to my original question: while we often lose some skills after seeking convenience from technology, this new setup may also allow us to expand our capabilities and do something more confidently.Maybe when technology closes a door, we should also look for the doors it opens.4. How does the author feel about Google Maps?A Confusing. B. Unnecessary. C. Complicated. D. Helpful.5. Which contributes to the difficulty of finding ways in Istanbul?A. Strange street names.B. Ordinary paper maps.C. Complex road arrangements.D. Lack of road instructions.6. What does the underlined word “sequential” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. In a fixed order.B. In good condition.C. Of great importance.D. Of the same kind.7. What column of a newspaper may this passage belong to?A. Fashion.B. Opinion.C. Society.D. Geography.CThe first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a faulty heart. We tried to slow it down with treatment, but it suddenly stopped beating completely. Later, whenever I would have a case like that one, I found myself second-guessing my clinical management. However, it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.In a working paper, Emory University researchers found that when doctors delivering a baby have a bad result, they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient, often unnecessarily and sometimes with worse results.Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences, thefalloutfrom second-guessing appears especially large for us. A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed (开药) warfarin, the physician was about 20% less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes (中风). However, if a patient was not on warfarin and had a stroke physicians were still no more likely to prescribe warfarin to their other patients.These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors. In the blood-thinner study, doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm (prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient) and less affected by letting harm happen (not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke). Yet a stroke is often more permanent and damaging than a bleed.But this phenomenon is not unique to medicine. ''Overreaction to Fearsome Risks'' holds true for broadersociety.For instance, sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions. Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and, according to the study, such a change was probably unnecessary given the extremely small risk of such an attack happening.Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational (不理性的) thinking when processing information, bad events and mistakes. As much as we don't want to cause an unfortunate event to happen again, we need to be aware that a worst situation that can be imagined doesn't necessarily mean we did anything wrong. When we overthink, we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced. Instead, we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.I have treated dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses as my first patient, who died more than a year ago. Instead of second-guessing myself, I trusted my clinical instinct (本能) and stayed the course. Every one of those patients survived. You should trust your instinct in your life, too.8. The first two paragraphs suggest that________.A. bad medical outcomes affect doctorsB delivering babies can be difficult workC. some doctors are not very experiencedD. doctors sometimes make silly mistakes9. In the blood-thinner study, doctors________.A. tend to prescribe less effective medicineB. are more concerned about the patients' safetyC. become less confident in writing a prescriptionD. believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding10. What does the underlined word ''fallout'' in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. ResultB. BenefitC. DifferenceD. Absence11. The author will probably agree that________.A. we should not doubt our own decisionsB. our experience will pave way for our futureC. humans are emotional and irrational on the wholeD. instincts don't necessarily lead to wrong directionsDAs an eco-minimalist, Su Yige has maintained an environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle for the past three years while studying in Canada. She takes her own bag when she goes grocery shopping and uses second-hand items as often as possible. She avoids almost all paper-related products unless she has to use a public toilet while away from home.Diligence and thrift are time-honored traditional Chinese virtues. Su's family is a good example of this, according to the native of Weihai, Shandong province. Although they have little formal “green” knowledge, her parents lead a very environmentally friendly life.For example, the family has used the same hair dryer for more than a decade, and Su remembers many of her mother's clothes from as far back as kindergarten. “As long as something can still be used, my mother will not replace it with a new item,” she said.“I frequently asked my father to bring the plastic bag back home after dumping our waste in the trash bin. He was unhappy, and argued that instead of making that request, I should go downstairs to dump the waste myself” she said. In another move, her father criticized her for doing too much shopping online. Eventually, they both made steps toward becoming better environmentalists. Her father brings the bag back for reuse and she has only bought two pieces of clothing online in the past six months.Back in Canada, Su is looking forward to finding a job related to sustainable development in China after she graduates as a computer science major in the summer.12. Which of the following best describes Su Yige?A. Conservative.B. Nostalgic.C. Economical.D. Productive.13. What can be found about Su's mother according to the third paragraph?A. She has a lot of formal green knowledge.B. She regards using the same items as a lifestyle.C. She always wears old clothes due to lack of money.D. She will not replace the old items until they are out of style.14. What can be inferred about Su and her father?A. Both of them like to criticize each other.B. Su's father is particular about her clothes.C. The relationship between them is very tense.D. They urge each other to become more environmentally friendly.15. What can we learn about the author soon after she graduates in Canada?A. She will stay there to look for a job.B. She will put effort into computer science.C. She will devote herself to her motherland's future.D. She will come back to China to stay with her parents.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届合肥市第二中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析

2020届合肥市第二中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALocated in the beautiful Sichuan Basin, Chongqing is a magical 8D city. The natural history and cultural scenery of the area provide children with learning opportunities because they can enjoy the many wonders of this area.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointTiankeng Diqiao Scenic Area is located in the southern mountainous area of Fengjie County. The Tiankeng pit is 666 meters deep and is currently the deepest tiankeng in the world. The scenic spot is divided into ten areas including Xiaozhai Tiankeng, Tianjingxia Ground, Labyrinth River, and Longqiao River. There are many and weird karst cave shafts, and countless legends haunt them.Youyang Peach GardenYouyang Taohuayuan Scenic Area is a national forest park, a national 5A-level scenic spot, and a national outdoor sports training base. Located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain. The Fuxi Cave in the scenic spot is about 3,000 meters long, with winding corridors, deep underground rivers, and color1 ful stalactites. The landscape is beautiful.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveJinyun Mountain is located in Beibei District of Chongqing City, about 45 kilometers away from the Central District of Chongqing City. The nine peaks of Jinyun Mountain stand upright and rise from the ground. The ancient trees on the mountain are towering, the green bamboos form the forest, the environment is quiet, and the scenery is beautiful, so it is called "Little Emei". Among them, Yujian Peak is the highest, 1050 meters above sea level; Lion Peak is the most precipitous and spectacular, and the other peaks are also unique.Chongqing People's SquareChongqing's Great Hall of the People, one of the landmarks of Chongqing, gives people the deepest impression than its magnificent appearance resembling the Temple of Heaven. It also uses the traditional method of central axis symmetry, with colonnade-style double wings and a tower ending, plus a large green glazed roof, large red pillars, white railings, double-eave bucket arches, and painted carved beams.1.How deep is the Tiankeng Ground Joint?A.666mB.3,000mC.45kmD.1050m2.Which of the following rocks can you see in Youyang Peach Garden?A.LimestoneB.StalactiteC.MarbleD.Quartzite3.Which attraction is closest to downtown Chongqing?A.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointB.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveC.Chongqing People's SquareD.Youyang Peach GardenBWe've all heard it before：to be successful, get out of bed early. After all, Apple CEO Tim Cook gets up at 3：45 am, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne at 3：30 am and Richard Branson at 5：45 am﹣and, as we all know, "the early bird's catches the worm. "But just because some successful people wake up early, does that mean it's a trait most of them share？And if the idea of having exercised, planned your day, eaten breakfast, visualized and done one task before 8 am makes you want to roll over and hit snooze till next Saturday, are you really doomed to a less successful life？For about half of us, this isn't really an issue. It's estimated that some 50% of the population isn't really morning or evening﹣oriented, but somewhere in the middle. Roughly one in four of us, though, tend more toward bright﹣eyed early risers, and another one in four are night owls. For them, the effects can go beyond falling asleep in front of the TV at 10 pm or being regularly late for work.Numerous studies have found that morning people are more self﹣directed and agreeable. And compared to night owls, they plan for the future more and have a better sense of well﹣being.Although morning types may achieve more academically, night owls tend to perform better on measures of memory, processing speed and cognitive（认知）ability, even when they have to perform those tasks in the morning. Night﹣time people are also more open and more creative. And one study shows that night owls areas healthy and wise as morning types﹣and a little bit wealthier.Still think the morning people sound more like CEO material？Don't set your alarm for 5 am Just yet. As it turns out, overhauling（全面改革）your sleep time may not have much effect"If people are left to their naturally preferred time, they feel much better. They say that they are much more productive. The mental capacity they have is much broader, " says Oxford University biologist Katharina Wulff. On the other hand, she says, pushing people too far out of their natural preference can be harmful. When they wakeearly, for example, night owls are still producing melatonin（褪黑素）. "Then you disrupt it and push the body to be in the daytime mode. That can have lots of negative physiological consequence. " Wulff says, like a different sensitivity to insulin and glucose（葡萄糖）which can cause weight gain.4. What does the authordo in the first three paragraph？A. raising the problem→analyzing the problem → solving the problemB. leading in the topic→challenging a viewpoint → discussing about the topicC. presenting a viewpoint → providing supporting proofs→making a conclusionD. introducing a viewpoint →raising the question→presenting author's viewpoint5. What can we know from the 4th and 5th paragraph？A. Morning types tend to have clear goals and better mood.B. To beat night﹣time people ask them to do math calculation in themorning.C. Night owls tend to sacrifice their health for their wealth.D. Neither night owls nor morning persons perform better than the middle ones.6. Which of the following does Katharina Wulff support？A. Don't fall sleep in front of the TV.B. Avoid being regularly late for work.C. Stop setting your alarm for 5 am.D. Better not overhaul your sleep time.7. Why does the author write this article？A. To explain why some people are more successful.B.To compare the differences between early risersand night owls.C. To advise people to get up neither too early nor too late.D. To argue against this view that the Carly bird catches the worm.CTexas has been one of the most restrictive gun-rights states in America.Thanks to a new law,however,the state will be one of the most relaxed,to the degree that police are discouraged from even asking about someone's guns. And if they do, they may not have much power to do anything if the person refuses to show a license.To be sure, the law is strict in its own way,offering a model for regulation. Under the law, open-carry citizens have to be licensed, a process that includes safety and shooting tests. They also have to show no prior psychological problems, and they have to be at least 21 years old.It is true that gun violence dropped sharply after restrictive laws were put in place in countries like Great Britain and Australia. However,the US public seems more interested than ever in weapons and the power they convey,despite gun control groups' concern over the increase of violence. Most states in America have steadily expanded gun rights since the end of a 10-year assault(攻击)weapons ban in 2004. Black Friday this year saw the biggest gun cache(贮存)ever purchased in one day.Considering those trends,there's a heated debate about whether the new Texas law is a model piece of legislation(立法)for a changing America,or a walking disaster just begging for trouble. As the law doesn't provide any punishment for those who refuse to show a license to a police officer, critics fear that officers may find it tough to handle potentially deadly situations. After all, armed citizens will no longer be considered suspicious, even though a lot of people might be alarmed by the sight. Most police in Texas have been told to not engage gun carriers unless they are doing something questionable or appear drunk.For sure,New Year's Day will be an exciting one for Texas gun owners. What's not yet known is how the rest of Texas will respond.8. All of the following are required in the new Texas law for open carry EXCEPTA. age limitB. mental conditionC. online registrationD. gun-operating skills9. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A. The reason for putting forward the new Texas law.B. The present situation of gun possession in America.C. The impact of the assault weapons ban in 2004.D. The inaction of the US government as to gun control.10. What do critics think the new Texas law will probably lead to?A. Heavier workload for policemen.B. Disrespect for officers.C. Lack of trust among citizens.D. Difficulty in crime prevention.11. What is the author's attitude towards the new Texas law?A. Negative.B. Cautious.C. Indifferent.D. Approving.DKamikatsu, a small town in Japan, has shown the world that our garbage has far-reaching effects, and not just on our environment.Theexperiment in going zero waste started when the town built a new incinerator 20 years ago. But almost immediately, the incinerator was determined to be a health risk due to the poisonous gases when garbage was burned in it. It was too expensive to send waste to other towns, so locals had to come up with a new plan. Then the Zero Waste Academy was born, which helped perform this plan.Now Kamikatsu people separate their waste into 45 different categories. But in the beginning, it wasn't easy to convince local people to do all this work, and there was somepushback. Only after that initial education period did most residents come on board.This is all great news for waste reduction of course, but it has also had some unexpected social benefits as well. Like much of Japan, Kamikatsu's population is aging, and about 50 percent of the locals are elderly. The fact that the whole community takes their trash in to be recycled has created a local action and interaction between generations.That idea has been purposefully expanded to include a circular shop where household goods are dropped off and others can take them, and a tableware "library" where people can borrow extra cups, glasses, silverware and plates for celebrations."The elderly see this not as a waste-collection service, but an opportunity to socialize with the younger generation and to chat. When we visit them, they prepare lots of food and we stay with them for a while, we ask how they are," Sakano, the founder of the Zero Waste Academy, said.Sakano's ideas are truly revolutionary if you think about it. She's proving that community can be found through handling the stuff we no longer want and need.12. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?A. What harmful effects garbage burning has.B. Why garbage sorting is necessary in Japan.C. How the idea of zero waste was put forward.D. What the Zero Waste Academy functions as.13. What does the underlined word "pushback" probably mean?A. Inactive response.B. Generous reward.C. Bitter suffering.D. Beneficial guidance.14. What is a bonus of the zero waste project?A. Reducing waste.B. Creating community.C. Increasing people's income.D. Developing a new technology.15. Which part of a newspaper is this text most likely from?A. Technology.B. Health.C. Workplace.D. Lifestyle.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年合肥市第二中学高三英语一模试卷及答案

2019-2020学年合肥市第二中学高三英语一模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AUNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS ON THE WATERBangkokFloating MarketsThere are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats. While modem markets are more popular, floating markets still are huge attractions for local tourism. In Bangkok Floating Markets,Thailand, one of the most popular ones, any visitors can buy local foods and traditional hand-made souvenirs.Bregenzer Festspiele（Opera festival）The Bregenz Festival is held every year from July to August inVorarlberg,Austria. It has the world's largest stage on the water. The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme. The decorations（装饰）are very impressive and are worth seeing.Viva, ArtificialIslandArtificial islands are not something new. What makes this island special is that . it is floating. Viva is the largest out of three man-made islands along with Vista and Tera, all situated inSeoul,South Korea. The island weighs 2,000-tons and is technically a buoy（浮标）.The island unfortunately is not carbon-neutral（碳中和）but it has solar panels which can generate electricity to power the hall, restaurants and shopping malls. MarinaBayFloating Platform StadiumThis stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt. Now it is usedfor different sporting events, concerts, and festivals. In particular, it was once used for the opening and closing ceremonies during the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.1. What can visitors do at Bangkok Floating Markets?A. Performing.B.Boating.C. Shopping.D. Swimming.2. What do you know about Viva?A. It is the biggest island inSouth Korea.B. It has the equipment to harness solar energy.C. It is the largest floating stage on the water.D. It is a man-made island only for low-carbon life.3. Which attraction should you choose to watch a basketball match?A. Bangkok Floating Markets.B. Bregenzer Festspiele.C. Viva, ArtificialIsland.D.MarinaBayFloating Platform Stadium.BPoaching and habitat loss have threatened Africa's two species of elephants, taking them closer toward the edge of disappearance, according to a new report released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN).Before this update, Africa's elephants were grouped together and were evaluated as vulnerable by the IUCN. This is the first time the two species have been sorted separately. In the past, elephants were mostly considered as either Asian elephants or African elephants. Forest and savanna elephants were typically classified as subspecies of African elephants.The African forest elephant is now listed as critically endangered and the African savanna elephant as endangered. The number of African forest elephants fell by more than 86% over a 31 -year assessment period. The population of African savanna elephants dropped by at least 60% over the last 50 years, according to the IUCN, which tracks the assessment risk of the world's animals. Africa currently has an estimated 415,000 elephants, counting the two species together.Both elephant species experienced significant population decreases because of poaching. Although it peaked in 2011, illegal hunting still happens and continues to threaten elephant populations. African elephants also face continued habitat loss as their land isconvertedfor agriculture or other uses.There is some good conservation news, the IUCN points out. Anti-poaching measures, combined with better land use planning to support better human-wildlife relationships, have helped conservation efforts. Some forest elephant population figures have stabilized in well-managed areas in Gabon and the Republic of Congo and savanna population figures have remained stable or have been growing, particularly in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area in southern Africa.But with constant demand for ivory and increasing human pressures on Africa's wild lands, concern for Africa's elephants is high, and the need to creatively conserve and wisely manage these animals and their habitats is more severe than ever.4. What can be inferred from the new report about African elephants?A. They are divided into three kinds.B. They are dying out.C. Their threat is mainly from poaching.D. Their population has grown in Africa.5. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 3?A. The detailed number of African elephants.B. The similarities of African elephants.C. The different types of African elephants.D. The present situation of African elephants.6. What does the underlined word "converted" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Expanded.B. Protected.C. Transformed.D. Forbidden.7. What's the authors attitude to the present situation of African elephants?A. Hopeless.B. Optimistic.C. Uncertain.D. Worried.CDistinguished Baltimore artist John D. Ferguson died Sept 16. The Catonsville resident was 81.“His artist eye was in everything he did. His life was art and his family,” said Jennifer C. Jackson, who was Mr. Ferguson's friend for nearly three decades.” He was a lovable man who was always willing to talk about any topic he was interested in. At shows, people would go crazy for his work,” Ms. Jackson said. “He was also an enthusiastic sailor who loved nothing more than being on the water.” “His sculptures were just memorable,” said Mr. Lund, a Washingtonian. “I used to say, ‘Ferguson, I don't think you know how to do anything that is less than monumental.’”Mr. Ferguson earned a bachelor's degree in 1961 at Holy Cross University, where he developed an interest in painting. He served in the Army for two years until being discharged in 1963, and after studying briefly at the Boston Museum School, registered at the Chicago Art Institute, where he studied until 1966, when he entered the University of Illinois Chicago, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in 1966 in fine arts. Mr. Ferguson developed his interest and skills as a sculptor after moving to Baltimore to do further studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art's Rinehart School of Sculpture, from which he graduated in 1971 with a master's degree in fine arts.“Over the years my work has moved gradually in the direction of elegance and simplicity,” Mr. Ferguson wrote in his artist statement. “Heavy, bulbous forms have been replaced by dancing, winglike forms. The welding process and respect for the qualities of the materials are interrelated and affect the final piece. “Most of the sculptures that are pictured in my works are made from steel, silicon bronze, and to Cor-Ten steel; shaped to create these beautiful and unique pieces of art. As you can see, my sculptures range in size anywhere from 12 inches to 30 feet or larger.”Through the years, his work found its way into such major public and private collections. “They encourage optimism, for they show strength and affirmation; there's nothing negative, depressing or anxiety-ridden about them”, wrote the late art critic John Dorsey in a 1997 exhibition review.8. What did Mr. Lund think of Ferguson?A. Likeable.B. Ordinary.C. Unwelcome.D. Interesting.9. What did Mr. Ferguson do first after serving in the army?A. He studied at the Boston Museum School.B. He got a bachelor's degree in fine arts.C. He entered the University of Illinois Chicago.D. He continued his studies at the Maryland Institute College.10. What influences the final sculptures?A. An even larger scale than before.B. The material comprised of metalsC. The shape of elegance and simplicity.D. Welding process as well as material quality.11. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. A stylish, stubborn old manB. Sculptures towering into the cloudsC. JohnD. Ferguson—a famous sculpturer D. The evolution of the sculptural styleD“Snowplow(扫雪机) parenting” is the newest parenting style that can include parents booking their adult children haircuts, calling their college kids to wake them up so that they don’t sleep through a test, and even calling their kids’ employers.“‘Helicopter (直升机) parenting’ means monitoring their kids’ every activity,which is out of date.” Claire Cain Miller and Jonah Engel Bromwich wrote in The New York Times. “Some rich mothers and fathers now are more like snowplows: clearing any problems in their children’s path to success so that they don’t have to meet failure or lose opportunities.”There is a mother who started a charity in her son’s name to try to raise his chances of being accepted to the college. Another parents spent years helping their daughter avoid foods with sauce, which she didn’t like. Once she got to college, she had problems with the food in her school because it was all covered in sauce.A survey says that three-quarters of parents of children between the ages of 18 and 28 ask for doctor visits or haircuts for their children, and 11% say they would call their kids’ bosses whether their children are having an issue at work.As reported, wealthy parents try to get their children into top colleges by giving a large amount of money to a school, such as paying for a building. This parenting has become the most popular way to raise children, whatever the income, education, or race is.Julie, a teacher at Stanford, told the Times that “snowplow parenting” is not a reasonable approach. “The parents should prepare the kid for the road, instead of preparing the road for the kid,” she said.12. How does Julie like “snowplow parenting”?A. It is unreasonable.B. It is advanced.C. It is accepted by teachers.D. It is refused by rich people.13. What is the character of “helicopter parenting”?A. Parents make kids popular.B. Parents provide little money for kids.C. Parents ask kids to care for themselves.D. Parents watch over kids’ every activity.14. What should parents do according to Julie?A. Do as wealthy parents do.B. Make kids be prepared.C. Make roads be prepared.D. Do as little as possible.15. What’s the best title for the text?A. Helicopter Parenting.B. The Similarity in Parenting.C. A Research on Parenting.D. A New Kind of Parenting.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020-2021学年合肥市第二中学高三英语一模试卷及答案

2020-2021学年合肥市第二中学高三英语一模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALast summer, Katie Steller pulled off the freeway on her way to work inMinneapolis. She stopped at a traffic light, where a man was sitting with a sign asking for help. She rolled down her window and shouted. “Hey. I’m driving around giving free haircuts. Do you want one right now?” The man laughed, then paused. “Actually,” he said, “I was really hoping to get a haircut.” Steller pulled out a red chair from her car and helped the man cut his hair immediately. After the work was done, the man looked in a mirror. “I look good!” he said.Up to now, Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts around the city to people with little influence, and she is strongly aware of the power of her cleanup job.As a teen, she suffered from a severe disease, causing her hair to get thinned, so her mother arranged for Steller’s first professional haircut. “To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an illness, it helped me feel cared about and less alone,” she says. After that, Steller knew she wanted to have her own barbershop so she could help people feel the way she’d felt that day. Not long after finishing cosmetology (美容术) school in 2009, she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project, reaching out to people on the streets. Her aim was that by doing some kind acts, others would be inspired to spread their own.“Part of what broke my heart was just how lonely peoplelooked,” she said. “I thought maybe I’d go around and ask if people want free haircuts. I can’t fix their problems, but maybe I can help them feel less alone for a moment.”It all began with a belief in simple acts of kindness, such as a free haircut. “The way you show up in the world matters,” said Steller. “You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give them.”1. How does the writer begin the passage?A. By making a comparison.B. By giving a reason.C. By raising a question.D. By describing a scene.2. What made Stellar start the Red Chair Project?A. Her mother’s love for her.B. Her interest in cosmetology.C. Her care for those in need.D. Her wish to fight severe diseases.3. What did Stellar expect from the project?A. To spread kindness.B. To solve social problems.C. To deal with relationships.D. To make people look smarter.BPlanned missions to the moon need to hurry up to avoid hitting one of the busiest periods for extreme space weather, according to scientists conducting the most in-depth ever research on solar storm timing.Scientists at theUniversityofReadingstudied 150 years of space weather data to look into patterns in the timing of the most extreme events,which can be extremely dangerous to astronauts and satellites. This new research on space weather timing allows predictions to be made for extreme space weather. Therefore, it could be used to plan the timing of activities, which could be affected by extreme space weather, for example, major space missions.The researchers found for the first time that extreme space weather events are more likely to occur early in or late solar cycles-such as the one just starting. The findings may have influences on the NASA-led Artemis mission. It plans to make humans return to the moon in 2024, but can be put off to the late 2020s.Professor Mathew Owens, a space physicist at theUniversityofReading, said, “Until now, the most extreme space weather events were thought to berandomin their timing. Though there is no set pattern of the events, this research suggests they are more predictable.”In the new study, the scientists used a new method applying statistical modelling to storm timing for the first time. Previous research generally focused on how big extreme space weather events can be, based on observations of previous events. Predicting their timing is far more difficult because extreme events are rare, so there is ly little historic data to identify patterns. The findings suggest that any major planned space missions , which is beyond the next five years, will have to consider the higher probability of extreme space weather late in the present solar cycle between 2026 and 2030.4. What can we learn about the study from the first two paragraphs?A. It has lasted just 150 years.B. It doesn't refer to space weather data.C. It shows space weather has no effect on astronauts.D. It makes it possible to predict extreme space weather.5. Why might the NASA-led Artemis mission be put off?A. To research solar cycles.B. To avoid effects of space weather.C. To meet the needs of the astronauts.D. To make humans return to Earth in 2024.6. What does the underlined word “random“ in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Irregular.B. Easy.C. Limited.D. Changeless.7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The study is useful for future space missions.B. The planned space missions should be put off.C. Extreme space weather will happen before 2026.D. Previous observations make no difference to the study.CShe is one of mankind’s oldest ancestors and is more than three million years old. New analysis of the arm bones of Lucy, an early hominid, suggests she was a tree climber. Lucy’s remains were uncovered in Ethiopia in the 1970s, with the 3.18 million-year-old skeleton(骨骼)being the most complete of any upright, walking human ancestor. Since she was discovered, researchers have debated whether she spent her life in the trees or spent time walking on the plains as well.The new evidence from scans of her arm bones proves she spent time climbing and used her arms to pull herself up. The scans were compared with cross sections of humans and chimpanzees, which spend a mixture of time in trees and walking on all fours on the ground. They found that the arm bones were more heavily built, similar to those of chimps, while her lower limbs(下肢)would have meant she walked less efficiently than modern humans. Professor John Kappelman, atUniversityofTexas, believes the advantage of his study was that it focused on characteristics that reflect actual behavior during life, suggesting that evenwhen Lucy walked upright, she may have done so less efficiently than modern humans, limiting her ability to walk long distances on the ground.Previous studies suggested that Lucy was just 4 feet tall and weighed just 65 pounds. Combining the new data paints a picture of an ancestor who may have spent a great amount of her time in trees. It also expands on evidence from earlier this year which claimed that Lucy may have died from a fall, most likely from a tree. The evidence suggests Lucy may have spent time on the ground, returning to the safety of the trees for food and to sleep, to avoid her enemies.8. What did the researchers argue about after Lucy was discovered?A. Where she lived.B. How long she lived.C. What she ate.D. How she worked.9. How could people tell Lucy spent time climbing?A. By her walking style.B. By her heavily built arm bones.C. By her strong lower limbs.D. By her large cross sections.10. When Lucy walked, she may________.A. have walked with bigger stepsB. have walked at a faster speedC. have walked more efficiently than usD. have walked a shorter distance than us11. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Guesses about Lucy’s characteristics.B. Some evidence of Lucy’s health.C. The safety of Lucy.D. The ancestor of Lucy.DFor years, life went something like this: We’d grow up in one place, head off to college, and then find a city to get a job and live there for a few years. The final goal was to find somewhere to settle down, buy a house, start a family, and begin the whole cycle all over again. But now some people are increasingly choosing to move from city to city throughout their entire lives, sometimes as frequently as every month.Just ask Alex Chatzieleftheriou, who has had a front-row seat watching this evolution unfold. Six years ago, he launched a startup called Blueground that rents out beautifully designed, fully furnished apartments for a month at a time, at rates that are cheaper than hotels. And it aims to make each one feel unique and comfortable,rather than standardized, like what you might find in a traditional hotel.Today, the company has 3,000 properties(房地产) in six U.S. cities, along with Dubai, Istanbul, London, Paris, and Chatzieleftheriou’s native Athens, and a staff of 400. With the helpof the Series B round of funding, the company landed $ 50 million, plus its previous total of $ 28 million, to continue its rapid expansion. It hopes to have 50,000 properties in 50 cities over the next three years.Chatzieleftheriou first came up with the idea for Blueground while he was working as a management consultant for McKinsey. “The accommodation of choice for consultants is the hotel,” he says. “I had to spend five years in hotel rooms, living in 12 different cities. I loved seeing the world, but I didn’t love feeling like I didn’t have a home.” And what’s more, hotels aren’t a particularly cost-effective solution for companies either. In Chatzieleftheriou’s case, McKinsey sometimes paid $ 10,000 or more for him to stay in a major city for a month.12. What does the author intend to tell in the first paragraph?A. A new lifestyle is appearing.B. Life is just like a circle for people.C. Most people are used to an easy life.D. People live in different places in life.13. What is the goal of Blueground?A. To compete with hotels.B. To create standardized hotels.C. To make renters feel at home.D. To rent out long-term apartments.14. What do we know about Blueground?A. It got a total investment of $ 78 million.B. Its business is anything but satisfying.C. It expanded to every corner of the world.D. It has 50,000 properties in 50 cities.15. What does the last paragraph focus on?A. High costs of hotels.B. Chatzieleftheriou’s former work.C Strengths of Blueground.D. The inspiration for Blueground.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届合肥市第二中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020届合肥市第二中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ADon’t know where to enjoy yourself? Here are some choices for you.Santa Cruz Mission State Historic ParkPopUp Picnics in the park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos (墨西哥玉米薄饼卷). Prices changefrom $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.144 School Street June 13-August 15 Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pmThe Crow’s NestEach summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome, and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.2218 East Cliff Drive May 30-August 29 Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pmBargetto WineryJoin us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies（美食家）at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass. 3535 North Main StreetJuly 20 - July 21 Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pmChaminade Resort & SpaChef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables, and meats. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.Chaminade Lane July 26 Start at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm1. What can we know about PopUp Picnics in the park?A. It lasts two days.B. It is held on Thursdays.C. It has been held twice.D. It can be paid in credit card.2. What can people do in the Crow’s Nest?A. Enjoy tacos.B. Talk with artists and foodies.C. Watch the sunrise on the beach.D. Watch the performance of the bands.3. Which activity can be booked on the Internet?A. The Crow's Nest.B. Bargetto Winery.C. Chaminade Resort & Spa.D. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.BThe prevalence of melanoma (黑素瘤) has been rapidly rising around the world for nearly a century. While some of the increase may be due to better detection, researchers also believe it’s because we’re spending more time outdoors in the sun, vacationing to warmer climates during the winter and using tanning beds. That rise is concerning, since melanoma is the most dangerous kind of skin cancer.Most of us know to cover up and apply sunscreen on hot, sunny days, but when fall arrives, we tend to drop those habits. Experts warn that’s a mistake. Though there’s less need for sun protection after summer ends, exposure to UV rays still adds up.What precautions you should take to defend against melanoma during the cooler months depends on where you are in the world. That’s because the further away you are from the equator, the more UV rays weaken in the winter. “In southern England or Canada, the daily dose of UVA on a clear summer day is 6.5 times higher than on a clear winter day,” says Professor Brian Diffey of the British Association of Dermatologists. “People in those countries typically receive only about 5% of their annual UV exposure in the winter months.”But no matter where you are, even during colder, lower risk months, it’s a mistake to put your sun-protection habits on ice. “It’s important to wear sun-screen when there is a lot of glare from the snow,” says Victoria Mar, director of the Victorian Melanoma Service at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.Finally, you should monitor your moles(痣). “Early detection of melanoma is vital for successful treatment,” says Diffey. If it’s caught before it spreads to other parts of the body, the patient will have 99 % of chance to survive for five years. If it’s caught late, that can drop to 25%. Warning signs are a mole that’s changing size, shape or colour, or one that’s asymmetrical — sometimes referred to as “ugly duckling” moles. If you have concerns, talk to your doctor.4. What’s the main cause of the rise ofmelanoma?A. The climate change.B. Better detection.C. More exposure to the sun.D. The increase ofskin cancer.5.What’s a mistake according to experts?A. Applying sunscreen in summer.B. Wearing sun-screen when there is snow.C. Using sunscreen during lower risk months.D. Dropping sun-protection habits in winter.6. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Prevention is better than cure.B. Health is better than wealth.C. A disease known is half cured.D. When the sun comes in, the doctor comes out.7. What is the best title of the text?A. Detect Melanoma.B. Beware Winter Rays.C. Monitor Your Moles.D. Spend Less Time Outdoors.CThe regular world presented to us by our five senses — you could call it reality 1.0 — is not always the most user-friendly. We get lost in unfamiliar cities; we meet people whose language we don’t understand. So why not try the improved version: augmented reality（AR）or reality 2.0 ? AR technology adds computer-produced images on the real world via a mobile phone camera or special video glasses.Early forms of AR are already here — smart phones can deliver information about nearby ATMs and restaurants and other points of interest. But that’s just the beginning. A few years from now the quantity of information available will have increased hugely. You will not only see that there’s a Chinese restaurant on the next block, but you will be able to see the menu and read reviews of it.This is where the next revolution in computing will take place: in the interface（界面）between the real world and the information brought to us via the Internet. Imagine bubbles floating before your eyes, filled with cool information about anything and everything that you see in front of you.Let’s jump ahead to ten years from now. A person trying to fix a car won’t be reading a book with pictures; he will be wearing a device that projects animated 3D computer graphics onto the equipment under repair, labelling parts and giving step-by-step guidance.The window onto the AR world can be a smart phone or special video glasses. But in ten years’ time these will have been replaced by contact lenses(隐形眼镜) with tiny LEDs, which present something at a readable distance in front of eyes. So a deaf person wearing these lenses will be able to see what people are saying.The question is, while we are all absorbed in our new augmented reality world, how willwe be communicating with each other?8. What is the text mainly about?A. The relationship between reality 1.0 and reality 2.0.B. Different forms of the AR technology.C. The next information technology revolution.D. The popularity of the AR technology.9. Which of the following will AR technology support according to the text?A. To pay for things online conveniently.B. To play online games merrily.C. To offer information efficiently.D. To communicate with others socially.10. What are Contact lenses with tiny LEDs used for?A. Show texts and images.B. Protect people’s eyes.C. Help deaf people communicate.D. Replace smart phone.11. What’s the author’s attitude towards the AR technology?A. Indifferent.B. Critical.C. Concerned.D. Favourable.DMost kids can walk into a library or bookstore and find hundreds of books to read. But it’s not that simple for kids who are blind. They read in a different way. Jenny Lee and other braille (盲文) transcribers take the printed words of a book and change them into a code of raised dots. Blind people can read these dots with their fingers. To know what braille feels like, take a ballpoint pen and press hard onto a piece of paper. Now turn the paper over and touch the raised dot made by the pen point.When Lee first saw the dots of the braille alphabet, she wondered if she’d ever be able to read and write them easily. She took a class and practised hard for about six months before she passed the final exam: she had to convert 35 pages of a book into braille. Today, Lee works for a publisher. One of her jobs is to change children’s books into braille.To do this, Lee first types the story into a computer and then uses a computer program to translate it into the braille code. Next, she looks over the translation several times to make sure it’s mistake-free. After that, a copy of the braille story is printed with a special printer. Then Lee and a proofreader work together to find and correct anymistakes. When a book is ready, many copies of it are printed. Afterwards, some are sold through websites and others are sent to libraries.Sometimes, going over a story again and again gets tiring. That’s when Lee takes a break. Several of Jenny Lee’s co-workers, who are blind, use guide dogs. When the animals aren’t working, Lee likes spending a few minutes with them. To her, playing with dogs “is always apick-me-upin the middle of the day”.“I love this mission,” Lee says. “Through my brain power and my fingers, I am putting the dots into some kid’s hands.”12. How does the writer explain what braille feels like?A. By explaining what braille words look like.B. By describing how blind people read books.C. By asking readers to experience it themselves.D. By giving examples of different braille words.13. What was Lee’s first reaction to braille?A. She was excited to get a new skill.B. She was amazed at the clever idea.C. She realized she could teach it herself.D. She believed it would be difficult to learn.14. What does the underlined word “pick-me-up” in paragraph 4 most probably mean?A A discussion to release work stress.B. Something to improve one’s appetite.C. Something to help restore one’s spirit.D. A free ride accompanied with a guide dog.15. What does Lee think of her job?A. Profitable and hopeful.B. Tiring but meaningful.C. Relaxing and helpful.D. Boring but challenging.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年合肥市第二中学高三英语一模试题及答案

2019-2020学年合肥市第二中学高三英语一模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACitisport inNewportWe at Citisport aim to improve sports training and facilities inNewport, giving you more opportunities to try both new and traditional sports.GolfWe are pleased to be able to offer lessons at Kingsway Golf Centre just outsideNewport. These are run by experienced golf professionals, and are held on an all-weather practice area. The adult lessons are open to anyone aged 13 and over, and are suitable for all levels from beginners upwards. These take place on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 pm over a period of six weeks. Children’s lessons for 7-12 year old are held from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturdays during term time.TennisThe Citisport tennis courses provide an opportunity for local people to develop their skills on the brand-new indoor tennis court at Newport Leisure Centre. All equipment can be provided, but please feel free to use your own racket (球拍) if you prefer. Our Starter course is held on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, and is for beginners of 12 years and over. Our Improver course, which takes place on Tuesdays from 8:00 to 9:00 pm, is for players with some experience.Football for girlsBy popular request, Citisport is holding another one-day girls-only football course. This aims to give local girls the chance to learn essential skills and develop more advanced ones. The course will take place on Saturday, 9th November from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and is open to all girls aged 10-14 years living in theNewportarea.GymnasticsThis course is for beginners aged 8-14 and will provide an introduction to basic skills. There is a maximum of six pupils per coach in each class. At the end of the course there is a demonstration for friends and family of all the skills learnt there. The course will take place on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.1. What can we know about the Citisport golf lessons?A. You can take lessons at Kingsway Golf Centre insideNewport.B. The golf lessons can take place only in good weather.C. Teenagers can attend golf lessons on Wednesday afternoons.D. Children’s lessons usually last 2 or 3 hours on Saturday afternoons.2. Which of the following statements is true about the Citisport tennis courses?A. You can get the skills in an open-air court.B. You must take your own racket during the course.C. You can take the Monday course if you are a green hand.D. You can become an experienced player after the courses.3. Which course lasts only one day according to the text?A. Golf.B. Tennis.C. Football for girls.D. Gymnastics.BThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included on December 17, 2020 China's Tai Chi on the RepresentativeList of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston, capital ofJamaica.“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central China's Henan province, Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing, but is also deeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture, such as medicine and philosophy,”Zhu Xianghua says, who is the son of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions, attracting more than 100 million people to practice, the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu. They think of it as a slow exercise, which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents. Instead, many young people are turning to the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress, which was placed on the UNESCO's List in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi, joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in the last decades. Xi'an Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi. Wang Yunbing, a professor in the university's sports center, stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese eivilization. Since 2014, the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation. It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chilovers around the globe. In January 2020, Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.4. What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?A. It originated from fast Kung Fu action.B. It was born around the 1750s in a village.C. It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.D. It integrates Chinese medicine and western philosophy.5. Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?A. They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.B. The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.C. They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.D. Yoga was included in the world culture earlier than Tai Chi.6. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A. To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.B. To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.C. To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.D. To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.7.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCO's List.B. Tai Chi is Competing against Yoga.C. Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.D. Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.CWhat will people die of 100 years from now? If you think that is a simple question，you have not been paying attention to the revolution that is taking place in bio-technology（生物技术）. With the help of new medicine，the human body will last a very long time. Death will come mainly from accidents，murder and war. Today’s leading killers，such as heart disease，cancer，and aging itself，will become distant memories.In discussion of technological changes，the Internet gets most of the attention these days. But the change in medicine can be the real technological event of our times. How long can humans live? Human brains were known to decide the final death. Cells（细胞）are the basic units of all living things，and until recently，scientists were surethat the life of cells could not go much beyond 120 years because the basic materials of cells，such as those of brain cells，would not last forever. But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine. Sometime between 2050 and 2100，medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so，people will beable to take medicine to repair their organs（器官）. The medicine，made up of the basic building materials of life，will build new brain cells，heart cells，and so on－in much the same way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place of old ones.It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic condition of human existence，but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.8. According to the passage，human death is now mainly caused by ________.A. diseases and agingB. accidents and warC. accidents and agingD. heart disease and war9. In the author’s opinion，today’s most important advance in technology lies in（在于）________.A. the InternetB. medicineC. brain cellsD. human organs10. Humans may live longer in the future because ________.A. heart disease will be far away from usB. human brains can decide the final deathC. the basic materials of cells will last foreverD. human organs can be repaired by new medicine11. How long can humans live in the future according to the passage?A. Over 100 years.B. More than 120 years.C. About 150 years.D. The passage doesn’t tell us.DWe have most friends at the age of 26 afterhaving spent the first quarter of our lives building up our friendship circle, new research has claimed.The research into friendship shows that our social circle peaks at 26 years and 7 months, at which we typically have five close friends. Women are most popular at 25 years and 10 months, with men hitting the highest friendship point a little later at 27 years and 3 months.The research, by Forever Friends, shows that about a third of adults meet their closest friends while at school, with about a fifth saying they meet them at work.Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter now also play a major role in building new friendship. The research points out that 25 to 34-year-olds make 22 friends via Facebook, compared to 18 to 24-year-olds who make 12, and 35 to 44-year-olds who make just four.Forever Friends' relationship coach Sam Owen says, “It is no coincidence that over a third of us meet our best friends at school. It is a key time in our lives when friendship is growing through sharing notes, giving gifts, seeing each other regularly and laughing a lot. As adults we can often forget how powerful these small things are and how the little things can make a difference."Later in life we find ourselves losing friends. Over half of us lose friendship through moving, while 36% say that over time they grow apart from close pals. Having children also causes 19% todrift away fromchildhood friends.With growing pressure being put on friendship these days, it's important to make time for our friendship.12. How many friends can a 20-year-old college student make via Facebook?A. 22.B. 18.C. 12.D. 4.13. In Paragraph 5, the author is trying to tell the readers ________.A. how important making friends isB. school time is an important period to develop friendshipC. how much has been done to keep friendshipD. that friendship is not easy to keep14. The underlined phrase "drift away from" in Paragraph 6 means ________.A. make sense ofB. make up withC. feel sorry forD. lose touch with15. This passage is mostprobably taken from ________.A. a newspaperB. an advertisementC. a textbookD. Facebook or Twitter第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年合肥市第二中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案

2019-2020学年合肥市第二中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABest of British：Outdoor CinemasLuna Beach Cinema, BrightonOn the beaches of Brighton this summer, you can enjoy the lapping of waves as you take inFinding Dory, Moana and Sharknadoover a month-long residency. This spot boasts the highest definition outdoor LED screen in the country. stretching to an impressive 33 feet!Moonlight Flicks, ChesterThe biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England, Moonlight Flicks will be showing some serious blockbusters（大片）this summer, including A Star Is Born and singalong crowd-pleaser, The Greatest Showman. Cinephiles can gather on the lawn and plug into wireless headphones to ensure perfect sound quality.Rooftop Film Club, LondonEnjoy cult classics and family favorites while looking out on a view of London's skyline with the city's unique Rooftop Film Club. The current programme only runs until June 30 and our top picks include The Breakfast Club, Fargo and a special 65th anniversary showing of Rear Window.Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North WalesThe 11th-century Chirk Castle was first built under the reign o£ Edward I, but now it's the destination for Silly Walk superfans, as they put on screenings of the cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Has there ever been a more perfect surrounding to enjoy the comedy capers of King Arthur and his dozy squire?1. What can you enjoy in the biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England?A.Finding DoryB.A Star Is BornC.The Breakfast ClubD.Monty Python and the Holy Grail.2. Where can you enjoy a special anniversary show?A. Luna Beach Cinema, Brighton.B. Moonlight Flicks, Chester.C. Rooftop Film Club, London.D. Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North Wales3. What's the purpose of writing the text?A. To encourage summer activities.B. To advertise several cult classics.C. To recommend some blockbusters.D. To introduce outdoor cinemas.BSix Neanderthals who lived in what is now France were eaten by their fellow Neanderthals some 100,000 years ago, according to fearful evidence of the cannibalistic (食人的) event discovered by scientists in a cave in the 1990s. Now, researchersmay have figured out why the Neanderthals, including two children, became victims of cannibalism: Global warming.While previous studies have examined Neanderthal remains to find proof of cannibalistic behavior, this is the first study to offer clues as to what may have led Neanderthals to become cannibals. Scientists found that rapid changes in local ecosystems as the planet warmed may have wiped out the animal species that Neanderthals ate, forcing them to look elsewhere to fill their stomachs.The researchers examined a layer of sediment (沉积物) in a cave known as Baume Moula-Guercy, in southeastern France. In that layer, charcoal (碳) and animal bones were so well-preserved that scientists could reconstruct an environmental picture representing 120,000 to 130,000 years ago. They discovered that the climate in the area was likely even warmer than it is today, and that the change from a cold, dry climate to a warmer one happened quickly. “Maybe within a few generations”, study co-author Emmanuel said. As the animals that once populated the landscape disappeared, some Neanderthals ate what they could find — their neighbors.Cannibalism is by no means unique to Neanderthals, and has been practiced by humans and their s “from the early Palaeolithic to theBronze Age and beyond,” the study authors reported. The behavior adopted by the starving Neanderthals in the Baume Moula-Guercy should therefore not be viewed as “a mark of bestiality (兽性) or sub-humanity”, but as an emergency adaptation to a period of severe environmental stress, according to the study.4. What does the study mainly focus on?A. The social behavior of Neanderthals.B. The reason for cannibalism among Neanderthals.C. The climate change in southeasternFrance.D. The influence of global warming on ancient animals.5. What can possibly be used to describe the climate in southeasternFrance120,000 to 130,000 years ago?A. It was no warmer than it is today.B. It was first warm while later cold and dry.C. Its change was mild and went through quite a long process.D. Its change is a chief factor contributing to cannibalism.6. Which of the following might the study authors agree with?A. Neanderthals’ cannibalism showed their bestiality.B. Cannibalism was actually a measure the Neanderthals had to adopt to survive.C. Neanderthals’ cannibalism guaranteed their rule over other tribes.D. Only Neanderthals were found to have cannibalism in human history.7. Where can you most possibly find this passage?A. In a science journal.B. In a travel brochure.C. In a history book.D. In a geography book.CEarthquakes are a natural disaster—except when they're man-made. The oil and gas industry has forcefully used the technique known as hydraulic fracturing (水力压裂法) to destroy sub-surface rock and liberate the oil and gas hiding there. But the process results in large amounts of chemical-filled waste water. Horizontal drilling (水平钻孔) for oil can also produce large amount of natural, unwanted salt water. The industry deals with this waste water by pumping it into deep wells.On Monday, the US Geological Survey published for the first time an earthquake disaster map covering both natural and “induced” quakes. The map and a report show that parts of the central United States now face a ground-shaking disaster equal to the famously unstable terrain (不稳定地形) of California.Some 7 million people live in places easily attacked by these man-made quakes, the USGS said The list of places at highest risk of man-made earthquakes includes Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Ohio and Alabama. Most of these earthquakes are ly small, in the range of magnitude (震级) 3, but some have been more powerful, including a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in 2011 in Oklahoma that was connected to waste water filling.Scientists said they do not know ifthere is an upper limit on the magnitude of man-made earthquakes; this is an area of active research Oklahoma has had prehistoric earthquakes as powerful as magnitude 7.It's not immediately clear whether this new research will change industry practices, or even whether it will surprise anyone in the areas of newly supposed danger. In Oklahoma, for example, the natural rate of earthquakes is only one or two a year, but there have been hundreds since hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, with the waste water filling, became common in the last ten years.8. What kind of human activities can cause earthquakes?A. The man-made produced waste water in the factories.B. The process of digging deep wells in those poor areas.C. The advanced techniques used to deal with waste water.D. The oil or gas industry's work connected with the earth.9. What does the underlined word “induced” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Man-made.B. Reduced.C. Newly-built.D. Controlled.10. How much magnitude can man-made earthquakes reach?A. It's been said as small as magnitude 3.B. It has been said as high as magnitude 7.C. It's being studied without a final conclusion.D. It has risen by an average of magnitude 5. 6.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Natural Earthquakes in America Are Disappearing NowB. 7 Million Americans at Risk of Man-Made EarthquakesC. Time for Oil and Gas Industry Change Their Working PracticeD. More Often Earthquakes as Powerful as Magnitude 7 in AmericaDMost animals living in crowded conditions have particularly strong immune systems, so it long puzzled researchers that honeybees do not.Part of the answer, discovered in 2015, is that queen bees vaccinate their eggs by moving parts of proteins from disease-causing pathogens to them before they are laid. These act as antigens totriggerthe development of a protective immune response in the developing young. But that observation raises the question of how the queen receives her antigen supply in the first place? Dr. Harwood wondered if the nurse bees were taking in parts of pathogens and passing them to royal jelly they were producing while eating the food brought to the hive.To test this idea, he teamed up with a group at theUniversityofHelsinki, inFinland, led by Dr Heli Salmela. Together, they collected about 150 nurse bees and divided them among six queenless mini hives equipped with baby bees to look after. Instead of honey, they fed the nurses on sugar water, and for three of the hives they added P. larvae, a bacterium causing a hive-killing disease, to the sugar water.In this case, to stop such an infection happening, Dr Harwood and Dr Salmela heat-treated the pathogens andso killed them in advance. They also labelled the dead bacteria with a fluorescent dye, to track them easily. And, sure enough, it was confirmed that parts of P. larvae were getting into royal jelly released by those bees which had been fed with the sugar water containing that.All told, these findings suggest that nurse bees are indeed, through their royal jelly, passing antigens onto the queen for vaccinating her eggs. They also mean the nurses are vaccinating baby bees as well, because baby bees, too, receive royal jelly for the first few days after they come out.12. What does the underlined word “trigger" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Cut out.B. Set off.C. Slow down.D. Put off.13. Which is the main experimental subject in Paragraph 3?A. Queen bees.B. Nurse bees.C. Bee eggs.D. Baby bees.14. Why was P. larvae added to the sugar water?A. To test if it would cause a hive-killing disease.B. To check how the bacterium would affect the hive.C. To see whether the target bees would favor the taste.D. To confirm the bees would pass pathogens to royal jelly.15. What is the text mainly about?A. 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祝你考试顺利！本试卷分四部分，共6页。

时量150分钟，满分150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秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A.£19.15B.£9.18C.£9.15答案是C.1.How will the speakers go to Dallas?A.By car.B.By air.C.By train.2.What does the woman think the man should do?A.Take action now. B.Run longer time.C.Practice every day.3.How could the man stay in France for one month?A.He got enough money.B.He gave Chinese lessons.C.He worked as a tour guide.4.What does the woman think of the man?A.He is lazy.B.He is independent.C.He is better at cooking.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Train delay.B.Traffic rules.C.Air pollution.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。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.Where are the two speakers?A.At home. B.At a party. C.At a car park.7.Who is the woman speaker going to talk to?A.The car owner.B.The man speaker.C.The lady in white.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8.Where does Ms.Sharma work?A.In the Housing Office.B.In the Admission Office.C.In the General Information Office.9.What does the man speaker want to know from Ms.Sharma?A.Housing fees.B.Book fees.C.Registration fees.听第8段材料，回答10至12小题。

10.What is the girl asking about?A.How to exercise. B.How to plan a trip. C.How to make money.11.What is the father’s first suggestion?A.Walking dogs.B.Buying a bike.C.Sending papers.12.Why does the girl prefer the job of walking dogs?A.She likes nature.B.She likes animals.C.She likes walking.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

该文档是极速PDF 编辑器生成，如果想去掉该提示,请访问并下载：http:///13.Who made the Italian chicken?A.The man’s girlfriend.B.The man’s mother.C.The man speaker.14.What might have made the chicken green?A.A teaspoon of sauce(沙司）.B.A half cup of sauce.C.A half cup of onions.15.Why did the man make the chicken?A.To please his girlfriend.B.To prove himself foolish.C.To satisfy his own interest.16.What is the man worried about?A.Losing money.B.Losing face.C.Losing appetite.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.What happened to some of the swimming pigs?A.They’re dead.B.They’re drunk.C.They’re injured.18.Who is to blame for the damage to the pigs?A.The tourists.B.The government.C.The shop owner.19.How many swimming pigs were living near“Pig Beach”?A.About7.B.About15.C.About22.20.What has been done to protect the animals?A.Building a special zoo.B.Keeping tourists away.C.Rebuilding the boundary lines.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ATravel can be fun,but when you have to move in a disability,getting from point A to point B can become frustrating.Airlines know this and do their part to make air travel as comfortable as they can for every passenger.Here are some tips and information on what major airlines do for travelers who need extra support when flying.UnitedWhen flying with United,call the airline's disability desk(1-800-228-2744)48hours in advance of travel if you'll be traveling with an auxiliary(辅助的)device so they can ensure your device can be used in-flight.Any special needs you have should be mentioned when you make your reservation so the airline staff can do their best to help you.This includes the need for assistance getting to your gate, boarding,getting to your seat,deplaning or connecting.DeltaDepending on the type and age of the aircraft,accessible features of Delta's aircraft include movable armrests of seats,wheelchair space,on-board wheelchairs and,on larger airplanes,wheelchair-accessible washrooms.Depending on the aircraft,they also provide seats with a movable aisle armrest for passengers needing to transfer from a boarding wheelchair to their own seat more easily.US AirwaysWhen traveling with US Airways,if you have a mobility disability and need special seating,call 800-428-4322at least24hours in advance to ensure your needs are met.Besides seats with movable armrests,the airline also provides seats with more legroom for passengers with an immobilized leg.The airline can also provide an on-board wheelchair but let them know48hours in advance if you need one.SouthwestIf you're flying with Southwest and you need a wheelchair at the airport,or need other special assistance,it's best to inform the airline in advance,or as soon as you arrive at the airport so your requests can be fulfilled as quickly as possible.On each aircraft,a small wheelchair that can fit down the aircraft aisle is available at every gate and can be used if you need help getting into your seat.21.Who is this passage intended for?A.Travelers who have difficulty in moving.B.Those who has a disability.C.Travelers who become sick on the plane.D.Travelers who are poor in health.22.Which airline could be the best choice for someone with a leg that can’t bend?A.United AirwaysC.DeltaD.Southwest.23.You are most likely to find this passage________.A.on the planeB.at the airportC.on the InternetD.in the textbookBDon’t drive your kids to school.Let them ride a bike to school.In England8.3million children travel to school every day.It is reported that only a small number of pupils cycle to school(under2%),although one in three children would actually like to.Experts say that to stay healthy,children need at least one hour of moderate exercise every day.But only six out of ten boys and four out of ten girls get that.One of the reasons is that parents have developed a habit of driving their children to school when they could just walk or ride a bike to school.Teachers often say that children who walk or ride a bike to school are more ready to listen to their classes,ask and answer questions in class than those driven by car,and the school journey is a good chance for children to learn about road safety and other life skills.Also,for many children,riding a bike is more fun than going to school by car.Most parents know the benefits.Then what’s stopping them from letting their kids ride a bike? Safety is the number one worry for them.But actually riding a bike is not as dangerous as parents think it is.When you decide to buy a bike,you should be aware that a bike that is too big or too small is dangerous.Don’t try to get a bike that your child will“grow into”.Get the right size in good working order.Generally,20-inch wheels are on bikes for5-8years olds;24-inch wheels are for9-11year olds; 26-inch wheels are suitable for those over11,and some older children should even take bikes with28-inch wheels,but the main thing is that the bike fits your child.24.The passage is mainly written for________.A.parents who drive to work.B.children who have asked their parents to drive them to school.C.teachers whose students have asked their parents to drive them to school.D.parents who send and receive their children to school.25.Which of the following benefits of cycling to school is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.It will help children keep healthy.B.It will make children more active in class.C.It will be more fun for children.D.It will make children feel freer.26.Parents don’t allow their children to ride a bike to school mainly because________.A.their children don’t want toB.they aren’t worried about their children’s safetyC.they don’t know what size bike to chooseD.they are afraid of their children’s safety27.Generally,what size bike is suitable for a10-year-old child?A.A bike with20-inch wheels.B.A bike with24-inch wheels.C.A bike with26-inch wheels.D.A bike with28-inch wheels.COne of the greatest sources of unhappiness,in my experience,is the difficulty we have in accepting things as they are.When we see something we don’t like,we wish it could be different.We cry out for something better. That may be human nature,or perhaps it is something ingrained(根深蒂固的)in our culture.The root of the unhappiness isn’t necessarily that we want things to be different.However,it’s that we decided we didn’t like it in the first place.We’ve judged it as bad,rather than saying,“It’s not bad or good,and it just is it.”In one of my books,I said“You should expect things to go differently than you planned.”Some readers said it’s too sorrowful to expect things to go wrong.However,it’s only negative if you see it as negative and judge it as bad.Instead,you could accept it as the way the world works and try to understand why that is.This can be applied to whatever you do,how other people act at work,how politics works and how depressing the news media can be.Accept these things as they are,and try to understand why they’re that way.It will save you a lot of sadness,because you’ll no longer say,“Oh.I wish bad things didn’t happen!”Does it mean you can never change things?Not at all.But change things not because you can’t accept things as they are,but because you enjoy the process of changing,learning and growing.Can we make this world a better place?You can say that you’ll continue to try to do things to help others,to grow as a person,to make a difference in this world.That’s the correct path you choose to take, because you enjoy that path.Therefore,when you find yourself judging and wishing for difference,try a different approach:accept,and understand.It might lead to some interesting results.28.The author believes that we feel unhappy maybe because________.A.it is our natural emotion in the life.B.culture asks us to be different from others.C.everyone has their own opinions on things.D.we dislike something in the beginning.29.What does the underlined word“It”in Paragraph4refer to?A.Acting well at work and in politics.B.Feeling depressed for the news media.C.Accepting and understanding what has happened.D.Saying something negative when bad things come.30.What are you advised to do according to the last paragraph?A.Help others make a difference.B.Enjoy what you have to do in the work.C.Judge yourself and make a wish for you.D.Try a new way when making the world better.31.What is the main theme of the passage?A.Accepting can make our life happier and better.B.Expecting things to be different gives us hope.C.Traditional culture becomes root of unhappiness.D.Judging good or bad is important for our world.DIt is well acknowledged that there are many types of poisoning in people’s everyday life.When you read the statement that today more than two and a half million children live in the environment where there exists much danger of leading poisoning,it’s natural for you to think how and why this situation has happened and what can be done about it.This threat to millions of children has been growing rapidly through the past decades for several causes.Forty years ago all house paint was made with some amount of lead,the addition of which made the paint dry faster and took on a shinier and harder surface.Actually,the more lead,the better and more expensive the paint.However,some paint has as much as50percent lead.Medical scientists,who had known for many years that lead could be poisonous when it got into the human body,finally began to speak out against the use of so much lead in places where people lived, worked and studied.Then about twenty years ago,the lead industry agreed to reduce the amount of lead in paint,especially that used in toys,children’s furniture and for inside walls and woodwork.Although many—but not all—companies made an effort to cut back on the lead application,action was far from enough to suit the public health.In2002,a severe law was issued that,beginning in2003,a new paint for sale on the market couldn’t contain more than one half of one percent lead.This didn’t affect the old paint,of course,for some of it was over thirty years old on the walls of thousands of buildings.During the post-war years,millions of Americans decided to move to larger cities such as New York and Houston,away from small towns and farms.As cities grew,people from those cities moved out into the new suburbs.Many of their old houses in the cities were occupied by those who could not afford to have the houses newly painted.Today,years later,huge numbers of lead poisoning cases are found in countless old houses in the larger cities.32.At one time paint that contained__________was thought to be good and practical.A.no leadB.very little leadC.not a bit leadD.a certain amount of lead33.The passage suggests that heavily-leaded paint is____________.A.cheap and usefulB.fast dryingC.long-lastingD.colorful and shiny34.It implies in the fourth paragraph that__________.A.many businesses managed to reduce the use of leadB.the new paint on the market from2003no longer contains any leadC.the public were still unsatisfied with the measures taken by many companiesD.severe regulations and law should be made to ban the application of lead35.One can conclude after reading this article that__________.A.lead poisoning will continue to be a problem for some timeB.although poisonous,lead is useful when applied in paintC.lead is no longer used in paint when building housesD.it’s not difficult to prevent lead poisoning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。

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