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2023年安徽省合肥市第四十二中学中考一模英语试题

2023年安徽省合肥市第四十二中学中考一模英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．Life is like ________ journey. Only ________ strong-willed can make it to the end. A．the; a B．a; the C．the; the D．a; a2．None of the soldiers could find the right ________, so all of them lost their way. A．place B．environment C．direction D．purpose 3．The newborn giant panda totally ________ his mother, for warmth, love, food and protection.A．agree with B．depend on C．look after D．give up 4．—Where will the next Olympic Games be held?—In Paris, and it’s the International Olympic Committee that can ________ which city will get the chance to hold the games.A．decide B．mention C．imagine D．research 5．—Why do you know the movie The Three-Body Problem《三体》so well?—Because I have already read the book! It is perhaps the most ________ known Chinese science fiction novel written by Liu Cixin.A．recently B．widely C．possibly D．wildly6．—It is a Chinese ________ to go home during the Spring Festival, no matter how far the home town is.—No wonder there are so many people on the train!A．tradition B．memory C．relationship D．history 7．—There is someone knocking at the door.—It must be Mrs. Green. I ________ her to join me for dinner.A．called B．call C．have called D．will call 8．—Do you think household skills should be taught at schools?—Certainly! By learning basic life skills, children can learn how to ________ themselves and live independently.A．look down on B．look forward to C．take pride in D．take care of 9．Michelle Yeoh (杨紫琼), the first Asian woman to win an Oscar, encouraged all the boys and girls ________ have dreams like her to believe in the possibility of their future.A．whom B．which C．who D．whose 10．—Would you mind waiting outside for a moment? I need a minute to finish my work now.—________. Take your time.A．I can’t agree more B．Sure, no problem C．That depends D．Of course not二、完形填空It was a lovely Sunday morning. My family and I drove to the Park of the East Lake. It was like a zoo. Different kinds of ____11____ were singing everywhere.We ____12____ a bag of bird food and put it onto a plate. I ____13____ held the plate up to a tree. Two parrots landed on my ____14____ . Then more parrots came. These little birds were really ____15____ , but there wasn’t enough ____16____ for them, so they stood on the edge of the plate and ____17____ each other out of the way. How ____18____ !Then we moved on to a large, open area. There was a stream. We saw a few emus (鸸鹋) walking around. A group of ducks were ____19____ both white and black swans while they were swimming elegantly (优雅地) in the water. They all acted like a big family. It was a____20____ place, a perfect home for birds. The trip was well worth it.11．A．tigers B．bats C．birds D．insects 12．A．gave away B．picked up C．sold out D．looked into 13．A．carefully B．angrily C．suddenly D．politely 14．A．back B．shoulder C．head D．plate 15．A．hungry B．thirsty C．dangerous D．ugly 16．A．chance B．room C．time D．food 17．A．supported B．helped C．admired D．pushed 18．A．funny B．strange C．friendly D．disappointing 19．A．catching B．attacking C．following D．blocking 20．A．terrible B．fantastic C．busy D．quietWhat breaks your heart? “For me, it’s seeing people who need a ____21____.” the seventh grader Sammie Vance from Indiana, US, told People magazine.During a summer camp, Vance ____22____ buddy benches (伙伴长椅), which are seats at a school playground. If a ____23____ child sits on it, ____24____ will know he or she is in need of a friend. Vance loved this ____25____ “It would be really ____26____ to have themat my school,” Vance said. To make it ____27____, she collected 725 kilograms of bottle caps. Her mother helped find a company to turn the caps into benches.Vance did the same thing for other schools, too. She also made an online page to____28____ people to donate bottle caps. ____29____, she got bottle caps from Germany, Australia and Israel. Today, Vance has helped make 200 benches in schools and neighborhoods. But she is not going to ____30____. She said even adults can use a buddy bench because people at any age can feel lonely.21．A．family B．friend C．gift D．chance 22．A．set up B．looked for C．turned to D．learned about 23．A．popular B．creative C．lonely D．sick 24．A．others B．another C．the other D．other 25．A．plan B．story C．idea D．suggestion 26．A．mad B．worrying C．cool D．useless 27．A．grow B．happen C．pass D．move 28．A．remind B．order C．force D．encourage 29．A．Surprisingly B．Similarly C．Traditionally D．Conveniently 30．A．try B．wait C．share D．stop三、补全对话7选5根据对话内容，从文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年合肥四十二中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案

2019-2020学年合肥四十二中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABird migration is described as the regular, seasonal movement of bird populations from one place to another and back again.The longer days and rich food of the northern summer provide greater chances for birds to feed their young. The longer daylight hours and enormous food resources allow birds to lay larger eggs than those of related non-migratory species that remain in the tropics all year round. As the days shorten in autumn and the breeding period is over, the birds return to warmer regions where the available food supply differs little with the seasons changing. The advantages of migration make up for the high stress, physical exertion（消耗）, and other risks of the migration.Day length is the primary environmental factor that encourages birds to prepare for migration. They have an increased appetite which results in weight gaining, giving them the fat reserves that provide energy for their migratory flight. They also show more activity at night, which is when most birds migrate. While the length of day is the primary reason for migration, birds also respond to temperature changes. For example, if a spring is late and the temperature is lower than normal, birds delay migration; if a spring is early, birds also begin migration early.The timing of the migratory cycle must allow birds to arrive on the breeding site so that there is time tobuild a breeding place, mate, lay the eggs, and hatch the young before the rich food is available to feed the young in the nest. Similarly, if birds wait until the climate in their northern breeding grounds becomes tolerable(可忍受的), there will be no time togain the necessary weight that provides the energy needed for their southbound migration.1. Why do birds migrate to the north in spring?A The temperature in the south has risen.B. They like traveling and enjoy the journey.C. The summer there is warmer than that in the south.D. The environment there is more suitable for them to feed their baby birds.2. What are the two factors that cause birds to migrate?A. Day length and food supply.B. Night length and high stress.C. Temperature changes and daylength.D. Food supply and temperature changes.3. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Birds' LifeB. Birds' MigrationC. Birds' Breeding HabitsD. Birds' Living EnvironmentB36-year-old Juan Dual likes to joke that he’s empty inside. Juan’s story began when he was only 13. It was then that he was diagnosed with a terrible disease, which left him with a 99.8% chance of developing cancer of the digestive system. At age 19, right after finishing high-school, Juan underwent a tough operation to take away his colon and rectum. Sadly, it was only the beginning. By age 28, Juan’s disease had affected his stomach and gallbladder so he had to go under the knife again.Having just recovered from several serious surgeries, Juan Dual decided to accept the invitation of some friends of his parents and travel to Japan. It was there that things started to change for the better. He didn’t speak a word of Japanese, so he spent most of his time walking his dog. One day, the dog pulled harder, and Juan realized that he was still able to jog, and he started to do just that.Months later, he found himself working in a small, peaceful town in England. There was little in terms of entertainment, but the town was surrounded by hills, so he devoted even more of his time to running. He befriended some like-minded folks and told them what he’d been through, and they seemed amazed at the fact that he was still alive, let alone that he was pushing himself to exercise. That’s when the idea of focusing on motivating others took root in his mind.With the help of Pepa, a nutritionist, Juan Dual slowly relearned how to eat to keep his energy level high enough to sustain him during physical activity. Eight months after his last operation, he finished the Barcelona half marathon in two hours. He then started training for mountain running and ultra-marathons.4. Why does Juan Dual say he is empty inside?A. Because he has no desire for anything.B. Because he doesn’t have much knowledge.C. Because he always suffers from great hunger.D. Because many of his organs have been removed.5. What made Juan Dual aware that he could still run?A. His parents’ support.B. A walk with his dog.C. The idea of challenging himself.D. His quick recovery from surgeries.6. When did Juan Dual decide to inspire others with his story?A. After finishing the Barcelona half marathon.B After being introduced to a nutritionist named Pepa.C. After sharing it with his friends in an English town.D. After making friends with people with similar sufferings.7. Which of the following words can best describe Juan Dual?A. Ambitious and intelligent.B. Inspiring and responsible.C. Unfortunate but determined.D. Confident but stubborn.CThe modern Olympics, which appeared in ancient Greece as many as 3,000 years ago, have become the world’s most important sporting competition. From the 8th century B. C. to the 4th century A. D., the the ancient Olympics were held every four years in Olympia in honor of the god Zeus. The first modern Olympics took place in1896 inAthens, and featured 280 participants from 13 nations, competing in 43 events. Since 1994, the Summer and Winter Olympic Games have been held separately every two years. The 2020 Summer Olympics, delayed one year because of the COVID-19, was held in Japan in 2021.The ancient Olympics were held every four years between August 6 and September 19 during a festival honoring Zeus. The Games were named for their location (位置) at Olympia, a place near the western coast in southern Greece. Their influence was so great that ancient historians began to measure time by the Olympic Games held every four years.After the Roman Empire conquered (征服) Greece in the mid-2nd century B.C., the Games continued, but their standards and quality dropped. For example from 67 A. D., the Emperor Nero entered an Olympic horse race, announcing himself the winner even after he fell off hishorse during the event. In 393 A. D., Emperor TheodosiusⅠended the ancient Olympic tradition.It was another 1,500 years before the Games rose again, largely thanks to the efforts of Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) of France. Working hard at the development of physical education, the young man became inspired by the idea of creating a modern Olympic Games after visiting the ancient Olympic building. In November 1892, at a meeting of the Union des Sports Athlétiques in Paris, Coubertin suggested the idea of making theOlympics an international athletic competition held every four years. Two years later, he got the approval (批准) he needed to found the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ), which would become the governing body of the modern Olympic Games.8. What do we know about the modern Olympics?A. The modern Olympics became famous in the 18th century.B. The first Winter Olympics was held in 1994.C. The first modern Olympics dates back to 1896.D. The latest Winter Olympics will delay for two years.9. How often were the ancient Olympics held?A. Every year.B. Every other year.C. Every three years.D. Every four years.10. When did the ancient Olympics end?A. In 393 A. D.B. In 67 A. D.C. In the mid-2nd century B. C.D. About 1,500 years ago.11. What is the best title of the text?A. The ancient OlympicsB. The modern OlympicsC. The Olympics developed through yearsD. The Olympics are popular in modern timeDMany of us in China enjoy adding chilies (辣椒) toour food, but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous? A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper—the spiciest chili in the world. After taking just a single bite of one, the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days, reported BBC News.In fact, reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual. But if chilies are harmful, why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable? According to the website Huanqiu, about 600 million Chinese people—almost half of the national population—are chili eaters. So what makes people love chilies so much? The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that “produce a sense of happiness” , noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment. A survey conducted by the Chinese Academyof Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week. The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week. And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion. “The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,” Liu Qi, a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism (新陈代谢). So, don't worry if you love spicy food. It seems that chilies are actually good for us—except for the Carolina Reaper, perhaps.12. The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove ________.A. chiliescan be beneficialB. chilies are popular inAmericaC. chilies can be dangerousD. serious headaches can be dangerous13. Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_______.A. decreasing death rateB. releasing natural chemicalsC. curing serious headachesD. providing enough nutrition14. Which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B. Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C. The more chilies you eat, the healthier you are.D. Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it can't increase our metabolism.15. The writer wrote the passage to ________.A. warn people of the dangers of chiliesB. ask people to eat Carolina ReaperC. encourage people to eat more chiliesD. tell people the benefits of chilies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。

2022-2023学年安徽省合肥四十二中学九年级英语第一学期期末联考模拟试题含解析

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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、- I don't think Tom is fast enough to learn things.-"I am surprised, my dear," said Mrs. Bennet, "that you_______ be so ready to think your own child slow in learning." A．might B．could C．should D．would2、—Would you like to go out for a walk with us?— ______, but I have much work to do.A．Of course not B．I’d love to C．I think so3、British English is one of the most well-known kinds of English. , even in the UK, not everyone speaks English the same.A．Similarly B．Otherwise C．Especially D．However4、The poor man needs our help, he?A．need B．needn't C．does D．doesn't5、--Honey, stay home before I return.---I _______, mum.A．must B．can C．will D．should6、—Why didn’t you go to the party last night? —Because I _______.A．wasn’t invited B．didn’t invite C．haven’t invited D．am not invited7、Which word of the following doesn’t have the same stress as the others?A．translate B．upset C．maybe8、You are sure to fail the exam ________ you study hard.A．if B．unless C．since D．that9、The little pet dog was so lovely. It ________ the heart of the lady.A．offered B．held C．expected D．won10、For a foreigner like me, the more I learn about Chinese history, ________I enjoy living in China.A．the better B．the more C．the bestⅡ. 完形填空11、The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.Cathy had some terrible 1 in her early childhood. After years of treatment(治疗)，she 2 became healthy.Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head－to be a3 .Last summer. she wanted to join our local swim team. She practiced hard and finally4 it. The team practice,5 was a hard start. She coughed seriously and could hardly survive(生存)her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing one night, I decided to keep her6 swimming. I told her she shouldn't swim after a whole night's coughing, but she refused to7 and went on swimming.From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and she didn’t 8 single practice. She had a 9 will(愿望)within herself to be the best she could be. My-ten-year-old daughter was growing and changing right before my eyes. There were moments of difficulty of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. 10 was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t a winner -ever. But she never gave up!Then came the final awards ceremony(颁奖典礼) )at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award 11 was still there to cheer on her friends. As the ceremony was nearing the end，I suddenly heard the head coach 12 , “The highest honor goes to Cathy! ＂Looking around, he continued，“Cathy has encouraged us with her 13 and enthusiasm (热情).Although skills and talents bring great success, the most 14 thing one can hold is the heart.It was the greatest 15 of my daughter’s life. With all she had been through in her ten years, this was the moment of true success.1．A．trouble B．pressure C．matter D．illness2．A．usually B．finally C．firstly D．secondly3．A．swimmer B．runner C．player D．teacher4．A．increased B．found C．created D．made5．A．however B．besides C．instead D．although6．A．from B．in C．with D．at7．A．take off B．set off C．give up D．show up8．A．get B．miss C．follow D．start9．A．rich B．weak C．strong D．kind10．A．She B．That C．This D．It11．A．but B．so C．or D．and12．A．singing B．explaining C．announcing D．laughing13．A．time B．will C．reason D．mind14．A．valuable B．interesting C．exciting D．enjoyable15．A．year B．month C．week D．momentⅢ. 语法填空12、Making friends is a skill. Like most skills, you can improve it 1．you are patient. If you want to meet people andmake friends, you must be 2．(will) to take action. You must first go where there are people. You won't make friends staying home alone.Joining a club or a group, talking to those who like the same things as you do is much3．(easy). Or join someone in some activities.Many people are4．when talking to new people. After all, meeting strangers means seeing the unknown. And it's human nature to feel a bit5．(pleasant) about the unknown. Most of fears about 6．(deal) with new people come from doubts (怀疑) about ourselves. We imagine other people are judging us—finding us too tall or too short, too this or too that. But don't forget that they must be feeling the s7．way. Try to accept yourself as you are, and try to make others feel at home. You'll all feel 8．(comfortable).Try to be brave even if you don't feel that way when you enter a room full of strangers. Walk tall and straight, look directly at other people and smile.If you see someone you'd like to speak to, say something. Don't wait for the other person to start a talk.Just meeting someone new9．(do) mean that you'll make friends with that person. Friendship is based on mutual (相互的) likings and "give and take".10．takes time and effort (精力)for us to develop friendship. And there are things that stop a new friendship from growing.Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、St aying healthy at work isn’t always easy.With all your co-workers sneezing around you,it seems impossible.Find out how to avoid the germs(细菌) with these tipsWash your hands often.You should wash your hands every time after you use the restroom,before you eat, after you sneeze or cough.Also,keep a bottle of hand sanitizer(洗手液)at your desk.Eat balanced meals every day—including breakfast!Many people don’t eat breakfast because it takes too long to eat in the morning.It has been proven(证明)that the people who eat breakfast are healthier and more likely to remain a healthy weight.Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.Sodas and coffee may help you stay awake, buttheywill also lead to dehydration(导致脱水).So you also need to be sure to drink water.Just keep a water bottle with you all the time,drink throughout the day and you will probably get what you need.Take frequent breaks throughout the day.When you feel tired,get up and walk around for a few minutes.Taking breaks and keeping your body in shape will help you feel better and make you more productive.Use your vacations.It seems that there is never a good time to be away from the office,but the people who do not take vacations are more likely to be sick. Taking vacations is a good way to relieve stress. So even if it is just a short weekend,use it and don’t take your work with you.Give up smoking.It is common that smoking is bad for your health.Smokers get sick much easily than non-smokers.1．How many tips are mentioned in the passage?A．Five. B．Six. C．Seven. D．Eight.2．When do you need to wash your hands according to the passage?A．After you sneeze or cough.B．Before you write diaries.C．Before you go to bed.D．After you shake hands with others.3．What does the underlined word “they” refer to?A．Vacations B．Sodas and coffee..C．8 glasses of water. D．Frequent breaks.4．Which of the following is NOT true?A．The people who eat breakfast are healthier.B．Smoking is bad for your health.C．If you drink sodas and coffee,you will not need to drink water.D．Taking breaks and keeping your body in shape will help you feel better.B14、Once there was a huge apple tree. A little boy loved to come and play around it every day. He loved the tree and the tree loved to play with him.Time went by…the litt le boy had grown up and he no longer played around the tree every day. One day, the boy came back to the tree and he looked sad. “Come and play with me,” the tree asked the boy. “I’m no longer a kid. I wouldn’t play around the tree any more.” The boy replied. “I want toys. I need money to buy them.” “Sorry, I don’t have money. But you can pick all my apples and sell them. So, you will have money.” The boy picked all the apples on the tree and left happily. The boy never came back after he picked the apples.One day, the boy returned and the tree was so excited, “Come and play with me,” the tree said. “I don’t have time to play. I have to work for my family. We need a house for shelter. Can you help?” “Sorry, I don’t have a house. But youcan cut off my branc hes to build your house.” So the boy cut all the branches off the tree and left happily. The tree was glad to see him happy but the boy never came back since then. The tree was again lonely and sad.One hot summer day, the boy returned and the tree was ple ased. “Come and play with me!” the tree said. “I am sad and getting old. I want to go sailing to relax myself. Can you give me a boat?” “Use my trunk to build your boat. You can sail far away and be happy.” So the boy cut the tree trunk to make a boat. He went sailing and never showed up for a long time.Finally, the boy returned after he left for so many years. “Sorry, my boy. But I don’t have anything for you any more. The only thing left is my dying root.” the tree said with tears.“Good! Old tree root is the best place to lean on and rest. Come and sit down with me and rest.” The boy sat down and the tree was glad and smiled with tears …1．The boy pick all the apples on the tree because __________.A．he wanted to eat them B．he needed money to buy toysC．he liked the tree without apples D．he wanted to share them with friends2．The boy come back to the apple tree _________.A．whenever he was happy B．if he missed the apple treeC．when he was in times of difficulty D．as soon as he was free3．The boy wanted ___________at last.A．to have a house to live in B．nothing except a place to restC．the root of the apple tree D．anything that the apple tree had4．From the story we learn that we should _________.A．plant more apple trees B．learn from the boyC．always stay at home D．be thankful to our parentsC15、Beijing’s two sessions are being widely discussed across China. During the sessions, many proposals and suggestions were put forward. Here are three proposals that were discussed during the sessions that might interest you.Smartphone ban According to a survey made last year, 68.1 percent of Chinese primary and junior high school students have their own smartphones.Lei Yanqin, a deputy, suggested that smartphones should be banned at schools nationwide. She said that listening to music and playing games in class not only influence teachers, but also make it difficult for students to pay more attention to lessons. She added that students also like to show off their phones too much.New uniform designs Most junior high schools in China require students to wear a uniform. However, only three in ten students are satisfied with their uniforms. Some deputies suggested that the uniforms in schools could be redesigned. They said the new design could add more features of traditional Chinese culture. They required that better quality cloth should be used to make the uniforms so that they will be more comfortable to wear.Video game rating system Over 200 million teenagers across China play online games like King of Glory. With the computers, teenagers are able to play most online games produced in China and abroad. However, some games might not be suitable for young people. Many deputies suggested that all games would be divided into age groups according to their content. Players would have to provide their ID numbers before playing certain games.1．Lei Yanqin thinks that smartphones _______.A．are necessary in schools B．should be banned in schools worldwideC．can help students take notes quickly D．are causing lots of trouble in schools2．Some deputies advised to ________.A．let students design their own uniformsB．make online games more competitiveC．improve the quality of school uniformsD．stop teenagers from playing online games3．According to the passage, we know deputies cared about_______.A．the old B．the young C．the poor D．the richD16、Happiness is a feeling that lights up your eyes, makes your steps light and makes you want to sing for no reason. Everyone wants to be happy. But sometimes, a guest comes in without invitation. It’s unhappiness. Don’t let it get you down. Send it away!When you are happy, the world feels like a better place. A good mood (心情) always gives you hope, which makes trouble and problems easier to handle.No matter how happy you are, it’s natural to feel angry, sad or upset once in a while. Life is full of ups and downs.So it’s good to know some of thefactorsthat influence happiness.One of the biggest factors is social relationships. Talking and sharing is a good way to relax and build confidence. Knowing someone is there for you will make you braver and more outgoing.Another factor is work or school. If you enjoy school, even if you have lots of homework or extra classes, you will still feel that your school life is meaningful and happy. But if you hate school, your negative attitude may cause you to feel bored and upset that you have to do so much work.A third factor is your attitude towards life. How do you feel if you fail in an exam? Maybe you think it’s unfair because you always study hard and should have got a good mark. You can’t stop blaming (责备) yourself. Or, maybe you accept it. You go through the paper carefully, find out why you made stupid mistakes, and tell yourself, “Take it easy! I’ll do better next time!” Your attitude makes a big difference.Do you smile a lot or wear a long face most of the time?1．From this passage, we know that _______________.A．we go upstairs and downstairs in life.B．we should never feel sad or angry in life.C．we have both happy and sad momentsin life.2．What does the underlined word “factors”mean in Chinese?A．事实B．结果C．因素3．Why is social relationship one of the biggest factors that influence happiness?A．Because we can ask our friends to do what we want them to do.B．Because we’ll feel braver and more outgoing if we know someone is there for us.C．Because we are always happy to help others.4．Which of the following statements isTRUE according to the passage?A．We should keep blaming ourselves whenwe fail in an exam.B．We can’t be happy if we are busy with ourstudies.C．We should accept our failure and try to dobetter next time.5．What is the main idea of the passage?A．Y ou make your own happiness.B．Being happy is the key to a successful life.C．It is impossible for us to control ourselves.E17、Holmes said, “Somebody sent a letter with five pips (桔核) in it from India, and arrived seven weeks later to kill John’s uncle. Then they sent five pips from Scotland and arrived three days later to kill John’s father. Now theyhave sent five pips to John from London!”“The letters are all from sea ports (海港). The writer was on a s hip when he wrote the letters,” I replied.“Very good, Watson! And John’s enemy is in London already!”“Well, I hope they won’t kill young John,” I said.But they did. The next morning, we read in the newspaper that a policeman found him die near Waterloo station. Holmes was very angry about it.“He came to me for help and those men murdered him! I’m going to find them, if it’s the last thing I do!” he said to me, and he hurried out of the house.At night, when he came back, he was tired, but pleased, he sa id, “I know the names of John’s enemies! And nowI’m going to send them a surprise! This will frighten them!” He took five pips from an orange and put them in an envelope (信封). On it he wrote “S. H. for J. C．”“I’m sending the pips to captain James Calhoun. His ship is called the Star. He and his men are sailing back to Georgia, USA．”“How did you find him, Holmes?” I asked.“Ship’s papers,” he said, “I’ve looked at hundreds of them today. Only one ship, the Star, was in the three ports at the right times, this morning the Star left London to sail back to Georgia. I found out that the captain and two of his men, all Americans, weren’t on the ship last night, so I’m sure they killed John. When they arrive in America, they’ll get the pips and then the police w ill catch them!”1．Holmes was ________ about John’s death.A．curious B．worried C．crazy D．angry2．The Star left London for ________.A．Canada B．AustraliaC．America D．India3．Who do you think the underlined letters “J. C．” stand for?A．James Calhoun B．James ColumbusC．John Calhoun D．John Columbus4．Which order is correct according to the story?① John came to Holmes for help.② John received a letter with five pips.③ John was killed.④ Holmes sent five pips to J. C．A．③①④②B．③④①②C．④①③②D．②①③④F18、My 6-year-old granddaughter Caitlin and I stopped at a shop for a chocolate cake. As we were going out of the door，a young teenage boy was coming in. The boy had no hair on the sides of his head and some blue hair on top. He held a skateboard under one arm and a basketball under the other.Caitlin，who was walking in front of me，stopped when she saw the teen. I thought she’d be scared of him. I was WRONG. She backed up against the door and opened it as wide as it would go. I walked to the other side and let the boy pass. He said：“Thank you very much.”On our way to the car，I talked with Caitlin about holding open the door for the boy. I wanted to make sure whether she was troubled by his appearance. But the only thing Caitlin noticed about the teen was the fact that his arms were full. “He would have had a hard time to open the door.”I saw the shaved (剃光的) head and the blue hair. She saw a person carrying something under each arm and walking toward a closed door.In the future，I hope to get on her level and raise my sights.1．What made Grandma feel uncomfortable?A．The skateboard under the teen’s arm.B．The terrible taste of the chocolate cake.C．The strange appearance of the teen.D．The rude action of the teen.2．What surprised Grandma was that Caitlin .A．only noticed that the teen needed helpB．was also troubled by the hairstyle of the teenC．had the same hobby as the teenD．decided to make the same hairstyle as the teen3．From the article we can learn that Caitlin was .A．shy B．warm-hearted C．thankful D．BraveⅤ.书面表达19、随着电脑的普及，许多中国学生逐渐忽视书写。

安徽省合肥市第四十二中学高一英语模拟试卷含解析

安徽省合肥市第四十二中学高一英语模拟试卷含解析一、选择题1. —Daddy, can you buy me a new MP3 when you go to Beijing?—You ______ get one if you are admitted to a key middle school.A. couldB. shallC. mayD. can参考答案：B2. --Tom has hurt his leg.--Really? _____.A. Who did thatB. What’s wrong with himC. How did that happenD. Why was he so careless参考答案：C3. The chairman asked me to ________the report, because he didn't want to speak for too long at this meeting.A. cut outB. cut in C．cut off D．cut down参考答案：D4. She never loses _______ with students , which made her the most popular teacher in our school.A. balanceB. patienceC. independenceD. experience 参考答案：B5. The better _______ you have of words, the better chance you have of saying exactly what you mean.A. contributionB. commandC. masterD. power参考答案：B6. The shop owner will get all these ordered TV sets ________ to the customers tomorrow.A．delivered B．given C．shown D．worked参考答案：A [考查动词词义辨析。

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安徽省合肥市第四十二中学高三英语模拟试题含解析一、选择题1. I was admitted into a famous university. My success me pleased with myself, but I didn’t.A. might have madeB. might makeC. should have madeD. should make参考答案：C2. _______ impressed me was the boy’s ability to deal with this kind of difficult physics problem.A. WhichB. WhatC. ItD. That参考答案：B3. — ________ your purchases in time, make sure the express company knows your address exactly.A. To receiveB. ReceivedC. ReceivingD. Having received参考答案：A考查非谓语动词。

句意：为了及时收到你的购买，确保快递公司准确地知道你的地址。

此处是动词不定式做目的状语，故选A。

4. The reason being late for the meeting was his little son fell ill this morning.A. for, thatB. why, thatC. for, becauseD. why, because参考答案：A5. The magazine is intended to working women in their 20s and 30s.A．relate to B．adjust to C．aim to D．appeal to参考答案：D6. I wish to thank Professor Smith, without_______help I would never have got this far. A.who B. whose C. whom D. which参考答案：B7. The teacher told the children ______ quiet in the museum．（）A．keep B．kept C．keeping D．to keep参考答案：D．句意：老师告诉孩子们在图书馆要保持安静．本题考查不定式的用法．tell sb to do sth 是固定用法，告诉某人做某事，这里"to keep quiet in the museum"用不定式做宾语补足语．故选D．本题考查不定式，要掌握不定式的固定用法．8. _____ we were worried about was ______ they could manage to control the pollution.A. That; howB. That; whetherC. What; thatD. What; whether参考答案：D9. The retired engineer is showing _ the wheelchair climbs stairs, which all the curious visitors want to know.A. whenB. howC. thatD. why参考答案：B10. The Chinese abacus(算盘), officially ______ as a cultural heritage at the 8th Annual UNESCO World Heritage Congress, is another symbol of Chinese wisdom.A. having listedB. listedC. having been listedD. listing 参考答案：B11. What annoys(使生气) us is that he usually does nothing but about having so many things to do at weekends.A. to complainB. complainC. complainsD. to complaining参考答案：B试题分析：句意：使我们生气的是他总是什么都不做，只是一味的抱怨在周末有很多的事情要做。

2024学年安徽省合肥四十二中学中考五模英语试题含答案

2024学年安徽省合肥四十二中学中考五模英语试题含答案注意事项：1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。

2．选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0．5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。

3．请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。

4．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。

Ⅰ. 单项选择1、---What _______fine weather it is!---Yes. Why not play_________ guitar in the garden?A．a; the B．an; a C．\; the D．\; an2、—What’s in the fridge, mum? — _________. We need to buy some food.A．None B．Something C．Anything D．Nothing3、---Who is the man under tree?--- He is person who has devoted himself to doing a lot of research on hybrid rice.A．the, the B．an, / C．a, / D．a, the4、—Do you know how to spell ______word “strength” in English?—Yes. It begins with ______“s”.A．The; a B．the; an C．a; the D．the ; the5、________, the Internet was only used by the government. But now it’s widely used in every field.A．As usual B．At first C．After all D．So far6、–Do you know Mr. Smith?–Yes, I ____him since 2008.A．know B．knew C．have known D．will know7、In Britain, you ____ be 18 if you want to drive a car.A．can B．must C．may D．might8、The world’s longest cross-sea bridge, the 55-km-long Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) ________ on Oct 24. The HZMB will make it much easier to travel between the three areas.A．opens B．was open C．opened9、The match between Guangdong and Xinjiang in the CBA finals was really fantastic, ______ when Yi Jianlian scored in the last minute.A．probably B．exactly C．specially D．especially10、---- This place used to be full of trees，___ it?---- Yes. But now it has turned into buildings.A．did B．didn’t C．was D．wasn’tⅡ. 完形填空11、完形填空阅读下面一篇短文，理解大意，然后从各小题的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，使短文连贯完整。

2020-2021学年安合肥市第四十二中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析

2020-2021学年安合肥市第四十二中学高三英语模拟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AThere are different types of money-saving apps, such as JD Finance, Yu’E Bao, Ant Financial, and all of them work in different ways. Here are 3 of the best apps that can help you save much money.Capital One ShoppingCapital One Shopping can compare prices automatically as you shop online. As you add items to your cart at an online seller, this app will search the web for better deals and coupon codes(优惠码). You can follow the links to other sellers offering a better price and use the available codes tosave. You can even use this app while shopping at physical shops.ParibusThere’s nothing more upsetting than buying something and then seeing it for sale at a lower price a few days later. Wouldn’t it be nice to get that money back? Now you can. Paribus helps you get money back by tracking your purchases from major stores and discussing refunds. It also helps you get compensated (补偿) for late deliveries and makes sure you don’t leave it too late to return anything you bought.DigitIf you can’t figure out how much you can afford to save, Digit will analyze your spending habits and spare a certain amount to your savings. If the appknows you have spare money to save, then it will be moved automatically, and if you don’t, it will stop, so there’s no risk of being left with no cash for the basics. You can sign up for a free trial for a month, and after that, the monthly service charge is $5.1. If you want your money back, what app will you choose?A. Digit.B. Paribus.C. Yu’E Bao.D. Capital One Shopping.2. What can you do by using Digit?A. Offer the most favorable price.B. Track detailed information of goods.C. Analyze spending habits to save money.D. Compare prices of products while shopping.3. What is the purpose of the text?A. To introduce useful apps for saving money.B. To advertise various products online.C. To improve the power of spending.D. To help to manage spare money.BEver wondered if dogs can learn new words? Yes, say researchers as they have found that talented dogs may have the ability to grasp new words after hearing them only four times.While previous evidence seems to show that most dogs do not learn words, unless eventually very well trained, a few individuals have shown some extraordinary abilities, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.“We wanted to know under which conditions the gifted dogs may learn novel words” said researcher xuekw Claudia Fugazza from theEötvösLorándUniversityinHungary. For the study, the team involved two gifted dogs, Whisky and Vicky Nina. The team exposed the dogs to the new words in two different conditions.In the exclusion-based task, presented with seven known toys and one new toy, the dogs were able to select the new toy when presented with a new name. Researchers say this proves that dogs can choose by exclusion when faced with a new word, they selected the only toy which did not have a known name.However, this was not the way they would learn the name of the toy. In fact, when they were presented with one more equally new name to test their ability to recognize the toy by its name, the dogs got totally confused and failed.The other condition, the social one, where the dogs played with their owners who pronounced the name of the toy while playing with the dog, proved to be the successful way to learn the name of the toy, even after hearing it only 4 times. “The rapid learning that we observed seems to equal children’s ability to learn many new words at a fast rate around the age of 18 months,” Fugazza says. “But we do not know whether the learning mechanisms(机制) behind this learning are the same for humans and dogs. ”To test whether most dogs would learn words this way, 20 other dogs were tested in the same condition, but none of them showed any evidence of learning the toy names, confirming that the abilityto learn words rapidly in the absence of formal training is very rare and is only present in a few gifted dogs.4. What was the purpose of the study published in Scientific Reports?A. To better train dogs’ ability to learn new words.B. To further confirm previous evidence about dogs.C. To prove extraordinary memory abilities of gifted dogs.D. To explore favorable conditions for gifted dogs’ new-word learning.5. How did the dogs react when exposed to two new names in the first condition?A. Slow to understand.B. Quick to learn.C. At a loss.D. In a panic.6. What was found about dogs’ new-word learning in the social condition?A. Learning through playing applied to most dogs.B. The social condition helped dogs learn new words.CDogs’ new-word learning turned out to be less effective.D. Dogs shared similar learning mechanisms with children.7. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Gifted Dogs Can Learn New Words Rapidly.B. Dogs Identify Newly-named Toys by Exclusion.C. Dogs Can Acquire Vocabulary through Tons of Training.D. Gifted Dogs Have Similar Learning Abilities to Humans.CAs artificial intelligence(AI) systems become more advanced, we can expect them to be used more often in the world of human medicine and healthcare. AI is designed to imitate(模仿）the human brain in decision making and learning, so with the computing power to learn tasks in days or even hours, it is possible to create medical AIs that rapidly outperform doctors in certain tasks.Data plays a hugely important role in helping AI systems learn about human medicine. AI systems are trained on large data sets gathered from real-life cases. Providing detailed patient information in quantities is a crucial factor for their success.One of the most important areas for influencing global health is in the field of epidemiology(流行病学）。

2024年安徽省合肥市第四十二中学中考三模英语试题

2024年安徽省合肥市第四十二中学中考三模英语试题一、听力选择1．How’s the weather now?A．B．C．2．What does the woman want to change?A．B．C．3．Where did the woman’s uncle buy the bike?A．In America.B．In Australia.C．In China. 4．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Doctor and patient.B．Teacher and student.C．Sister and brother. 5．What time is it now?A．5:50.B．6:00.C．6:10.听下面一段对话，回答第6至7小题。

6．How will the woman go to the airport?A．By taxi.B．By underground.C．By bus. 7．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．On the street.B．In a restroom.C．Behind the bus stop.听下面一段对话，回答第1至3小题。

8．What can the woman have?A．Pizza.B．Burgers.C．Hot dogs.9．How much does she need to pay?A．￡2.B．￡2.5.C．￡5.10．How will the woman pay?A．With her phone.B．With bank card.C．With cash.你将听到一篇短文，短文后有五个小题。

请根据短文内容，在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。

短文读两遍。

11．When did Sophie begin her middle school?A．At 13.B．At 14.C．At 21.12．How did Sophie feel about her weight at first?A．Down.B．Unworried.C．Confident.13．Who encouraged Sophie to make a change?A．Her friend.B．Her coach.C．Her mother.14．How much did she weigh after two years’ hard work?A．44 kg.B．68 kg.C．90 kg.15．Why did Sophie join the competition?A．To challenge herself.B．To enter the gym.C．To balance her diet.二、听力填空你将听到一篇短文。

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These brave. courageous people are the role models that show us all what is possible.Random Acts of Kindnessby Amy NewmarkKindle Edition $12.99Paperback $17.77Make miracles happen for yourself and others. It’s easy. Just think outside the box and look around. There are so many ways that you can help—and it turns out the biggest beneficiary (受益人) may be you! Scientific studies have shown that “doing good” is not only good for others but also for the person doing it, making that person happier and healthier.Be the Best You Can Beby Amy NewmarkKindle Edition $10. 99Paperback $15.67This collection shows kids positive role models to follow in its stories about making good choices, havingconfidence, and doing the right things. Parents and grandparents will enjoy discussing the stories with children, making it a family event.1.How will you feel after reading Say Goodbye to Stress?A.Anxious.B.Awkward.C.Relaxed.D.Confused.2.What is unique about Find Your Inner Strength?A.It is written by a well-known author.B.It is the cheapest of the four books.C.It has role models for kids to follow.D.It shows one how to do good deeds.3.Which book is suitable for one who has no confidence?A.Say Goodbye to StressB.Find Your Inner StrengthC.Random Acts of KindnessD.Be the Best You Can BeBHave you ever been sad because of failure? Please remember, for quite often achieving what you set out to do is not the most important thing.A boy decided to dig a deep hole behind his house. As he was working, a couple of older boys stopped by to watch. “What are you doing?” asked one of the visitors. “I want to dig a hole all the way through the earth!” the boy answered excitedly. The older boys began to laugh, telling him that digging a hole all the way through the earth was impossible. After a while, the boy picked up a jar. He showed it to the visitors. It was full of all kinds of stones and insects. Then he said calmly and confidently, “Maybe I can’t finish digging all the way through the earth, but look at what I’ve found during this period!”Theboy’s goal was far too difficult, but it did cause him to go on. And that is what a goal is for－to cause us to move in the direction we have chosen, in other words, to cause us to keep working!Not every goal will be fully achieved. Not every job will endup with a success. Not every dream will come true. But when you fall short of your aim, maybe you can say, “Yes, but look at what I’ve found along the way! There are so many wonderful things having come into my life because I tried to do something!” It is in the digging that life is lived. It is the unexpected joy on the journey that really makes sense.4. The older boys laughed at the boy because he was thought to be______.A. braveB. impoliteC. foolishD. warm-hearted5. Why did the boy show the jar to the older boys?A. To drive them away.B. To show what he had found in digging.C. To show how beautiful the jar was.D. To attract them to join him in the work.6. What can be learnt from the fourth paragraph of the text?A. No dream can come true.B. All work will end successfully.C. Goals shouldn’t be set too high.D. Goals will make us work harder.7. The best title for the text should be______.A. A Boy Dug a HoleB. Joy in the JourneyC. No Pain, No GainsD. Failure Is the Mother of SuccessCParents and math teachers regularly asked by their school-aged charges whether math matters inreal life now have an answer.In a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research this week, Harvard Kennedy School Policy Professor Joshua Goodman took a look at what happened to students whose high schools were required in the 1980s to increase the minimum level of coursework required to graduate. What he found is that the students were more likely to increase the number of math courses they took as a result of the change in standards and that translated into higher earnings down the line.Put simply: About 15 years after they graduated, the high school graduates who went to school when these changes took effect saw their average earnings increase about 10% for every extra year of math coursework. The findings may add fuel to the steady drum of education experts, policy makers and others calling for an increased focus on science and math education.The increase in required math courses didn’t necessarily produce rocket scientists, Goodman notes, becausethe extra coursework wasn’t at a particularly high level. But becoming familiar with and practicing ly basic math skills allowed high school graduates to pursue and excel at jobs that required some level of computational knowledge, he said.Goodman acknowledged that the earnings boost for the students connected with the up tick （上升）in math education may be dependent on the state of the economy. When Goodman checked in the late 1990s and early 2000s on the earnings of the students who graduated in the late 1985，he found that their earnings increased significantly if they took more math.8. What does Joshua Goodman’s study find?A. High school graduates earn more.B. High school students prefer math.C. Math matters a lot in one’s income.D. Math is a compulsory course in school.9. Why is increase in required math courses useful?A. It produced rocket scientists.B. It makes high school students smarter.C. It meets the requirements of the government.D. It enables high school graduates to get better jobs.10. What might be the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To give a warning to policy makers.B. To seek help for high school students’ problems.C. To show the great importance of learning math.D. To tell a struggling history of high school students.11. What could be the best title for the text?A. Efforts matter mostB. Math makes moneyC. Earnings of different graduatesD. Changes of high school coursesDThink ofJapanin the spring and the image that comes to mind is likely the country’s famous cherry blossoms, also known as “Sakura” — white and pink flowers, blooming across cities and mountains.The flowers, which experience a “peak bloom” that only lasts a few days, have been loved inJapanfor more than a thousand years. Crowds celebrate with viewing parties,flockingto the most popular locations to take photos and have picnics underneath the branches.But this year, cherry blossom season has come and gone in the blink of an eye, in one of the earliest blooms on record. Scientists warn it’s a symptom of the larger climate crisis threatening ecosystems everywhere.Yasuyuki Aono, a researcher atOsakaPrefectureUniversity, has gathered records fromKyotoback to 812 AD from historical documents and diaries. In the central city ofKyoto, cherry blossoms peaked on March 26, the earliest in more than 1,200 years, Aono said. And in the capitalTokyo, cherry blossoms reached full bloom on March 22, the second-earliest date on record.The peak bloom dates shift every year, depending on numerous factors including weather and rainfall, but have shown a general trend of moving earlier and earlier. InKyoto, the peak date stayed around mid-April for centuries, but began moving into early April during the 1800s. The date has only dipped into late March a handful of times in recorded history.“Sakura blooms are very temperature sensitive,” said Aono. “Flowering and full bloom could be earlier or later depending on the temperature alone,” he said. “The temperature was low in the 1820s, but it has risen by about 3.5 degrees Celsius to this day.”This year’s seasons in particular influenced the blossom dates, he added. The winter was very cold, but the spring came fast and unusually warm.12. What is the best title of the passage?A. Cherry blossom celebrations.B. Warning of a climate crisis.C. A strong love for cherry blossom.D. Cherry blossom season coming earlier.13. What does the underlined word “flocking” mean?A. Blocking.B. Flooding.C. Running.D. Following.14. What can we infer from paragraph 5?A. The peak blossom dates fall on a fixed date.B. The cherry blossom rarely peaks in March.C. The peak bloom dates mainly depend on weather and rainfall.D. Cherry blossom peaks around mid-April inTokyo.15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To inform people the date of cherry blossom.B. To show a study on cherry blossom dates.C. To present a Japanese tradition of cherry blossom celebration.D. To make people aware of the influence of climate change on cherry blossom.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

安徽省合肥市四十二中学2023-2024学年中考英语模拟预测试卷含答案

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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、I had egg and some milk for breakfast this morning.A．a B．an C．the D．/2、--- I knew you lived on the 17th floor just now. And I live on the 19th floor.--- Really? Just two floors _____ me?A．below B．on C．under D．above3、In most museums, there is no shouting and running, and you ________ not touch anything.A．must B．might C．need D．have to4、Zhang Wen for the TV series last night, so he is very sleepy in the class today.A．took up B．stayed upC．gave up D．made up5、In order _______ mistakes, I paid much attention to my exam.A．not to make. B．to make. C．not making.6、--- President Xi Jinping paid important visit to the USA in 2017.--- And he was warmly welcomed by Donald Trump, 45th American president.A．An;a B．the;the C．an ;the D．the ;a7、— Can you remember when the drama series All Is Well became so popular?—Well, I only remember it was ______ Saturday that all my friends started to be crazy about it.A．an B．the C．a D．/8、If you_________ something, it means you write or say something in a careful and clear way.A．serve B．notice C．state9、It's better for us to stay indoors, when PM 2.5 reaches dangerous levels.A．properly B．possibly C．generally D．especially10、It's said that of the Grade spent plenty of time on the Internet during the holidays.A．two third; Three B．two thirds; Three C．two thirds; Third D．two third; ThirdⅡ. 完形填空11、People often hear bad news on TV, the “Touching China” award on Tuesday sends a different message. The award honors(给...以荣誉) ten of China’s role models(道德模范) in 2012. The award winners are carefully selected(推选) by people. The “Touching China” award has been held every year since 2003.Luo Yang is one of the ten role models. He is the late Commander in chief(前总指挥官) of the program for developingthe J-15 fighter(歼-15战斗机). He died from overwork. And Lin Junde, a scientist whodedicatedhis whole life to China’s nuclear course(核事业). There are also ordinary citizens(公民) who have made a difference, like Zhang Lili.Zhang Lili, 29, a Chinese language teacher at No. 19 Middle School in the city of Jiamusi, Heilongjiang Province. On the evening of May 8, Zhang was crossing the road outside the school gate with several students. A school bus came rushing towards them. Zhang pushed two students out of the way. They were saved, but Zhang was hit. She was sent to the local hospital but lost both her legs. When facing the choice between life and death — for her students and for herself, Zhang chose to protect her students. Many people were deeply moved by her story. Now people thinks she is the Most Beautiful Teacher in China.1．（小题1）The “Touching China” award is held _________.A．in May B．every four yearsC．once a year D．in 20032．（小题2）What does the underlined worddedicatedmean in Chinese?A．赠予B．奉献C．提供D．回报3．（小题3）What happened when Zhang was crossing the road?A．The school bus rushed to them.B．Two students fell over at the school gate.C．Zhang found a bus stop on the road.D．Several students were ill.4．（小题4）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Every ordinary citizen can have the chance to win the “Touching China” award.B．The “Touching China” award honors ten China’s scientists as role models of 2012.C．The “Touching China” award tells us bad news like other TV programs.D．Zhang Lili is a really beautiful and brave teacher.5．（小题5）What’s t he best title of the passage?A．Two great scientists.B．The “Touching China” award of 2012.C．The Most Beautiful Teacher.D．A moving story of Zhang Lili.Ⅲ. 语法填空12、My wife is addicted (沉溺) to shopping on the Internet. It seems that she can’t control1．(she) well, just clicking with the mouse. Let me2．(tell) you what happened last night. It was the3．(three) time she had shopped onlinefor4．(hour). I had already reminded her 5．( think) twice before buying anything，but my wife ignored (不顾) what I said and replied confidently, “With the New Year approaching, preparation is necessary. Besides, I6．(not buy) things on the Internet for a whole week.” Hearing her words, I was really speechless (无言的).In most cases, the things she bought aren’t good value for money. Maybe she just 7．(enjoy) the process (过程) of buying online.With the8．(develop) of technology，online shopping9．(become) more and more convenient. Those who stay at home can buy whatever they want.In the meanwhile, it causes a series of problems. One of them is more spending than before，because people are10．(easy) attracted by the discount (打折). So how keep a good state of mind in front of temptation (诱惑) is an important lesson many people need to learn.Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、International Junior English Spring Camp for TeensOur camp is in the City College of New York, the oldest college of the City University of New York set up in 1847. We offer English learners who are between twelve and seventeen years old from all over the world the chance to improve their English language skills and learn about one of the greatest cities in the world. We offer residential（寄宿的）and day camp programs.1．If Li Lei chooses Day Camp for three weeks, he needs to pay_________.A．$3,780 B．$3,890 C．$5,835 D．$5,9352．How often will students go on an excursion?A．Once a week. B．Twice a week.C．Three times a week. D．Four times a week.3．From the reading, we can learn that _________.A．students will visit a few cities m AmericaB．each class will have at most twenty studentsC．students need to take at least forty lessonsD．students will do sports activities m the morning4．Who might be interested in reading?A．Sixteen-year-old Nick from Paris City, France.B．Eleven-year-old Aika from Tokyo City, Japan.C．Eighteen-year-old Li Hua from Beijing City, China.D．Thirteen-year-old Luke from New York City, America.B14、Green is an important color in nature. It is the color of grass and the leaves on trees. It is the color of most growing plants, too.Sometimes, the word green means young, fresh and growing. Sometimes, it describes something that is not yet finishedor plants that are not____.For example, a greenhorn is someone who has no experience, who is new to a situation. In the fifteenth century, a greenhorn was a young cow or ox whose horns had not yet developed. A century or so later, a greenhorn was a soldier who had not yet had any experience in war (战争). By the eighteenth century, a greenhorn had the meaning it has today--a person who is new in a job.About one hundred years ago, greenhorn was a popular expression in the American west. Old-timers used it to describe a man who had j ust arrived from one of the big cities in the east. The greenhorn didn’t have the skills that he would need to live in the hard, rough country.Someone who has the ability to grow plants well is said to have a green thumb. The expression comes from the early nineteen hundreds.A person with a green thumb seems to have a magic touch that makes plants grow quickly and well. You might say that the woman next door has a green thumb if her garden continues to grow long after your plants have died.The Green Revolution (革命) is the name which was given some years ago to the development of new kinds of rice and other grains. The new plants produced much larger crops. The Green Revolution was the result of hard work by agricultural (农业的) scientists who had green thumbs.1．According to the passage, a greenhorn means________ now.A．a young cow or ox whose horns have not yet developedB．a soldier who has not had any experience in warC．a person who is new in a jobD．a man who doesn’t have the skills to live in the countr y2．The meaning of the underlined word “ripe” in the second paragraph is ________.A．未完成的B．成熟的C．青涩的D．老练的3．Which of the following about the Green Revolution is NOT right?A．If there weren’t the Green Revolution, we would have no rice to eat.B．The expression “the Green Revolution” appeared several years ago.C．Because of the Green Revolution, we have more kinds of rice and other grains.D．Agricultural scientists with green thumbs started the Green Revolution.4．We can know from the passage that _______.A．all growing plants is greenB．green is the most important color in natureC．a person with a green thumb can make plants grow wellD．the expression “a green thumb” has a history of two hundred years5．The main idea of the passage is ________.A．a greenhorn B．a green thumbC．the Green Revolution D．the word “green” and its storyC15、I am a Special Agent (特工) for the FBI (美国联邦调查局)．In order to become a Special Agent, you must graduate from college and have some other skills, training, or important work experience．Special Agents receive training at a place called the FBI Academy, a special school for the FBI．The training is 16 weeks long．While they are at the Academy, they go to class and have homework just like you do! Special Agents take classes in science, law, and how to do investigations (调查)．New Special Agents are also taught how to use a gun safely．Once they graduate from the FBI Academy, Agents must be treated on their shooting skills four times a year．You know how important it is to eat well and exercise, right? For Special Agents, it is no different．They must be healthy．If they don't pass tests that check their physical skills, they can't become Agents!At the FBI Academy, Special Agents learn self-defense (自卫) skills．These skills help them protect themselves from someone who tries to hurt them．They also learn how to arrest (逮捕) people without anyone getting hurt．The FBI has a training town called Hogans Alley．In this town, actors and actresses play bad people and new Agents are ordered to stop them from doing "bad things"．In this way, the Agents can practise the skills they learn in class．1．What does "they" in the second paragraph refer to?A．FBI Academy．B．FBI．C．The training town．D．Special Agents．2．What is Hogans Alley built for?A．To help Special Agents practise the skills they have learned．B．To help actors and actresses learn how to act．C．For Special Agents to live in．D．For visitors to see how Special Agents save people．3．Which of the following is the best title for this story?A．The reason why I'd like to be a Special AgentB．The FBI Special Agents training programC．How I can become a Special AgentD．I am in a Special Agents training programD16、As Danny put his lunch tray onto the cafeteria table, milk spilled all over his sandwich. “This is the worst thing I’ve ever done!” he said, “It’s not that bad,” said his friend Elena, who was sitting across from him. “Just get another sandwich.”“Sandwich? What sandwich? I am talking about the talent contest（竞赛）. It’s only two weeks away and I don’t know what I’m doing! Everybody will laugh at me. There’s no way to avoid it!”“Don’t be so negative, Danny,” said Elena as she rolled her eyes. “You’re going to be great. You have the skills to do just about anything.”Danny moved his lunch tray to the side and rested his head on the table.“Sit up Danny,” ordered Elena, “I have an idea. Let’s brainstorm a list of things you could do. We’ll divide the list into categories or groups. Let’s start with music. You play the piano, right?”“I stopped taking lessons in the third grade,” said Danny.“What about singing a song?” suggested E lena.Danny shook his head no. “Let’s move on to another category.”“What about performing magic tricks?” asked Elena, as she twisted thin strands of hair around her finger.“I don’t know how to play magic tricks!” Danny almost shouted.“Stop being so…” Elena paused, “That’s it, DRAMATIC!” Elena shouted excitedly. “You could do a dramatic reading. You definitely have the talent for it. Mrs. Pace always calls on you to read aloud in class. You could read a play aloud. Maybe you could even get extra credit fr om Mrs. Pace. She rewards students with points for doing extra reading work.”Danny thought for a minute. Then he smiled. “Elena,” Danny said, “Y ou are a great friend!”Elena smiled back. “I just want to make sure you are a bright, shiny star when you step out on stage.”1．Elena and Danny were talking ______.A．in the cafeteria B．in the classroomC．in a theatre D．at home2．Danny was unhappy because of ______.A．the spilled milkB．her friend ElenaC．the talent contestD．the milk-soaked bread3．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean?A．rude B．boredC．inactive D．unfriendly4．With the help of Elena, Danny finally decided to ______.A．play the piano B．sing a songC．perform magic tricks D．do a dramatic readingE17、In China, people usually set off firecrackers to celebrate Spring Festival. But this year seemed very quiet. It was really different. A man called Zhang Wei was asked by a reporter in an interview. He said that his friends and he hadn’t set off a single firecracker.“We all suffered from last month’s smog(雾霾). If we don’t call an end to the firecracker, the environment will get worse and worse during the holiday.” said Zhang Wei. He put up a notice in his community in Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province. In the notice, he called on more people to set off fewer firecrackers during this year’s Spring Festival holiday. Lots of parents agreed with Zhang Wei’s idea. They said that they hated the noise of firecrackers. The noise used to wake up their babies too early. The babies really needed quiet mornings,More Chinese looked forward to celebrating the holiday in a greener way. They decided not to set off firecrackers. They also decided not to waste food. They said that the new celebrations sounded fashionable.“My family didn’t buy any fireworks this year. Instead, we donated the money to charity. It’s good for the environment and charity as well.” Internet user “Fighter” wrote on Sina Weibo.根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳答案。

2019-2020学年安合肥市第四十二中学高三英语模拟试题及答案

2019-2020学年安合肥市第四十二中学高三英语模拟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AFind Your Chicago Architecture TourChicago is known around the world for its architecture. Whether you tour downtown or a neighborhood, our guides will tell you the stories behind the buildings.Must-see ChicagoMust-see Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute tour to Chicago featuring(以…为特色) some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower and more! Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River.Duration: 1.5 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersArchitecture HighlightsDiscover the exciting diversity(多样性) of Chicago architecture, which traces the city’s development from its founding through present day. We cover about 30 miles of Chicago design, passing through the Loop and the Gold Coast, as well as Hyde Park and other areas of the South Side. We’ll see two university campuses and several parks.Duration: 3.5 hoursPrice: $ 55 public, free for CAC membersHistoric Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeLearn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street, with views inside beautiful buildings from the 1890s〜1930s. The most memorable parts include the amazing interiors(内部) of the Palmer House Hotel and the Chicago Cultural Center.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersElevated Architecture: Downtown “L” TrainExplore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique view of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous “L” system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within theLoop. The city’s first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most wonderful features, the “L” offers impressive views of downtown.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC members1.Which tour can you choose if you want to see Millennium Park?A.Must-see Chicago.B.Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeC.Architecture Highlights.D.Elevated Architecture：Downtown “L” Train.2.When visiting Architecture Highlights, a couple should pay ______.A.$55B.$ 110C.$ 165D.$ 2203.What can you see on the third tour?A.The Chicago River.B.The Gold Coast.C.The elevated trains.D.The Palmer House Hotel.BMichele Gentile, an Italian bookseller, is offering free books to children in exchange for plastic bottles to recycle.Michele owns Ex Libris Cafe in Polla，a small town in southern Italy. He said he thought of the recycling program, because he wanted to inspire children in the small town to read and pay attention to the environment.''My goal is to spread the passion and love for books among those people in Italy who do not usually read while at the time helping the environment," Gentile explained.The idea for the initiative (倡议) came after Gentile collaborated with a nearby middle school on an aluminum recycling project. Working together, the schoolchildren and Gentile collected enough cans to purchase books for an entire classroom. His new program too off from there and has already spread into northern Italy: Gentile's hopes his work will continue to make headlines and become a worldwide initiative.The free books come from customers in Gentile's shop who have donated money to purchase a ''suspended" book. The idea comes from a World War II practice in which customers would buy two Coffees: one for themselves and another for the next person in line. Gentile has been using the extra books as part of his recycling initiative, While Gentile's program is a great way to recycle and get kids to read, it also brings awareness to the growing problem of plastic waste. Single-use plastics make up around 26 percent of all the plastics in the world, only 14percent of which are recycled. Plastics that end up in landfills take around 500 years to decompose (分解),is a major concern for environmentalists.Cutting down on plastic waste is important if we want to better the environment for future generations, and recycling programs like Gentile's book giveaway are a great way to meet that goal.4. What is the purpose of Gentile's book giveaway?A. To sell more coffee and books.B. To attract more customers.C. To collect money for a new project.D. To inspire reading and recycling.5. How did Gentile come up with the idea?A. Working with a school to recycle cans.B. Seeing school kids don't like reading.C. Donating books for a local school.D. Buying a “suspended” book for a child.6. Who pay for the books of the project?A. The local government.B. Gentile himself.C. Some publishers.D. His customers.7. Whichof the following is the best title for the text?A. An Italian's Reading InitiativeB. Recycling Can Get Kids Free BooksC. Michele's Way of Doing BusinessD. A New Way to Deal with Plastic WasteCRecently, I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers (消费者) could buy a 4,000 square foot house for $1.6 million and get a smaller home bythe developer valued at $400 thousand for free. This sounds like a fantastic deal, but I am alwayswary ofany promotion labeled (给……加标签) with“buy one get one free”, and here is why.Oftentimes, “buy one get one free” ends up being “buy two at the regularprice”. For example, I often see “buy one get one free” ads for orange juice at the supermarket, but the first box always costs over $5.00. At the same time, the juices not in the promotion are selling for $2.50 to $2.99 a box.Another problem with “buy one get one free” is that oftentimes you do not need the second item. I only consume one gallon of milk every two weeks. If I were talked into buying a second gallon in a “buy one get one free” promotion, then the second gallon would go bad before I have time to consume it. That creates waste instead of savings.In the case of theSan Diegodeveloper, so far they have received one offer on their expensive houses, but the buyer does not want the cheaper house for free. Instead, he wants the value of the smaller home taken away fromhis purchase price. I think this guy is quite wise because he saw right through the marketing of “buy one get one free”.Finally, it is up to you to see how much you need and how much you are willing to spend. Knowing the regular price of things also helps you in deciding whether a “buy one get one free” promotion is truly a great deal.8. What does the underlined part “wary of” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. annoyed atB. careful aboutC. familiar withD. puzzled about9. Why does the author mention milk in Paragraph 3?A. To show that there are many promotions of food.B.To suggest that people think twice before they shop.C. To prove that the second item isn’t always as good as the first one.D. To show that people often buy more than they need in the promotion.10. What does the house buyer want to do?A. Buy the smaller house only.B. Get the smaller house for free.C. Buy the larger house for $1.2 million.D. Buy both the larger and smaller houses for $2 million.11. How does the author organize the text?(P: Paragraph)A. B. C. D.DA world in which extinct creatures could be brought back to life came a step closer yesterday. Australian scientists have managed to extract a gene from a preserved sample of a Tasmanian tiger and make it active. Thebreakthroughhas left them dreaming that one day they will be able to recreate the animal, which died out more than 70 years ago. And if it can be done with the Tasmanian tiger, it may also be possible to resurrect (复活) creatures that have been extinct for far longer.“There used to be a time when extinction meant forever, but no more, ” said Professor Mike Archer. “We are now able to seriously challenge whether those animals that have gone for ever. What has been achieved is a very important step in bringing back those animals that are extinct. And while I think that technically it is still pretty difficult at the moment, we can now see the possibilities. I’m personally convinced that the Tasmanian tiger will be brought back to life in my lifetime.”The breakthrough came after nine years of experiments by scientists at the University of Melbourne, who extracted a gene from one of several tigers preserved in alcohol in a Melbourne museum. They removed the equivalent gene from a mouse embryo implanted the tiger gene and then watched as the mouse continued to grow normally, suggesting the tiger gene had been activated.Team leader Dr. Andrew Pask said it was the first time DNA from an extinct species had been used to “induce (引起) a functional response in another living organism”.However, the animal’s entire gene structure would have to be revived in the same way to even begin the possibility of bringing the Tasmanian tiger back from the dead.Mick Mooney, a wildlife officer ofthe Tasmanian Government, was worried that such developments could encourage people’s indifference to the protection of endangered species.“If people think that we can bring animals back to life after they’ve gone, they will start saying that there is nothing to worry about because we can fix it up later.”12. What does the underlined word “breakthrough” in the l paragraph refer to?A. Scientists have recreated new animals.B. Scientists have resurrected endangered animal.C. It has turned out that some creatures would not go extinct.D. A tiger gene has been extracted successfully and activated.13. Scientists are carrying out the experiments in order to ________.A. bring extinct animals back to lifeB. transplant the genes of tigers into other animalsC. find out what factors lead to the animals’ extinctionD. find a new way to extract animals’ DNA14. Mike Archer thinks that ________.A. scientists now have no technological difficulty reconnecting extinct animalsB. it’ll be a century or so before a Tasmanian tiger walks on the earth againC. humans have come closer in reconnecting extinct animalsD. reconnecting extinct animals is impossible15. We can learn from Mick Mooncy’s words that_________.A. he thought it unnecessary to worry about endangered animalsB. his opinion is in contrast with that of the Tasmanian GovernmentC. he thought people should be encouraged to protect endangered animalsD. he is concerned that bringing extinct animals back to life may have a negative effect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届合肥四十二中高三英语模拟试题及参考答案

2020届合肥四十二中高三英语模拟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AMy Biggest ChallengeAs a writer on an adventure sports magazine, I’dalways fought shy of doing the adventurous stuff myself, preferring instead to observe the experts from a safe distance and relay their experiences to readers in the form of written language. Thus, when I was challenged to take part in a mountain climb in aid of raising money for charity-and to write about it afterwards-I was unwilling, to say the least.I was lucky enough to have a brilliant climbing coach called Keith, who put me through my paces after my daily work. He gave me knowledge about everything from the importance of building muscle groups to how to avoid tiredness through nutrition. It quickly became apparent that the mechanics of climbing were more complex than I had imagined. There was the equipment and techniques I’d never even heard of, all of which would come in handy on the snow-capped peak I’d be climbing.Aware of the challenge, Keith made a detailed action plan and I forced myself to stick to it, doing a daily workout at the gym and going on hikes with a heavy pack. I perfected my technique on the climbing wall and even went to climb the mountains to get vital experience. My self-belief increased alongside my muscle power and I became confident about finishing the climb.All too soon I was on a plane to my destination. On that day, when I looked up at the mountain, I thought of abandoning it. But then I remembered all the hard work I’d done and how disappointed Keith would be if I gave up at the last minute-not to mention letting down the charity and the sense of failure I’d experience myself. With a deep breath I gathered my equipment and headed out into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.And as I sit here now, tapping away on my laptop, I’m amazed at the details in which I can recall every second of the climb: the burning muscles, the tiredness, the minor problems along the way. Could I have been better prepared? Possibly. Would I be back for another go? Thankfully not. The feeling of being excited when I stood on top of the world is a never-to-be-repeated experience but one I will enjoy forever nevertheless.1. At the beginning of the activity, the author revealed his ______.A. disappointment in the coming adventure.B. expectation of writing about his experience.C. lack of enthusiasm for the challenge he’d been offered.D. curiosity about taking part in the mountain climb for charity.2. What did the author realise during his climb training?A. The knowledge about climbing was really confusing.B. The equipment was the key factor to reach the peak.C. Climbing was much more complicated than expected.D. Hard training was far more important than making plans.3. How did the author feel after he succeeded in climbing the mountain?A. He was relieved that he wouldn’t have to do it again.B. He was well satisfied that he had done his best for it.C. He was surprised that he had managed to complete it.D.He was regretful that it wasn’t as smooth as imagined.BA young female athlete in thePhilippinesrecently won many gold medals during a sports meet despite not having proper running shoes. Rhea Ballos, an 11-year-old student ofSalvationElementary Schoolin Balason,Iloilo, wasonly wearing bandages around her feet when she competed at the Iloilo Schools Sports Meet.Facebook user Valenzuela posted pictures of the girl with her feet wrapped in bandages bearing the famous Nike logo. Ballos even wrote the word “NIKE” on the sides of her “shoe” to complete the “Nike running shoes” look. The bandages were tightly wrapped around her feet, creating a thin protective layer against the track. While she was actually barefoot during the races, she was still able to defeat her competitors who all more proper footwear intended for running,According to the post, Ballos bagged the top awards in the 400-meter dash, the 800-meter run, and the 1500-meter run in the girls' categories in the inter school sporting event held in Iloilo, central Philippines.When pictures of her “Nike” footwear become popular, Flipinos on social media praised her. Many noted that instead of falling into self-pity, she was even able to make light of the situation by drawing the Nike logo on her “running shoes”. Some of the commenters of Valenzuela's post expressed how the girl deserved to be recognized by Nike and that the brand should actually give her a new pair of real Nike shoes. Others started getting in touch with the American sports brand, as well as local basketball specialty store Titan 22.It did not take long for Titan co-founder and Alaska Aces head coach Jeffrey Cariaso to take notice of Ballos' outstanding achievement. Cariaso immediately made an effort to get in touch with the young track runner. Theseven-time PBA champion has since talked to the student as well as her coaches in an apparent bid to help her out.4. Why did Ballos wear bandages around her feet to compete?A. She couldn't afford to buy shoes.B. She wished to be noticed by Nike.C. She wanted to draw public's attention.D. She thought it fashionable and unique.5. What's people's attitude to Ballos' story?A. Surprised.B. Confused.C. Favorable.D. Doubtful.6. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Ballos will be recognized by Nike.B. Ballos will be probably helped by Cariaso.C. Ballos is bound to win more champions.D. Ballos will become a great basketball player.7. Which of the following can best describe Ballos?A. Shy and lucky.B. Kind and brave.C. Clever and outstanding.D. Gifted and optimistic.CThe 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'sList in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi, joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in the last decades. Xi'an Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi. Wang Yunbing, a professor in the university's sports center, stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese eivilization. Since 2014, the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation. It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chi lovers around the globe. In January 2020, Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.8. 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.9. 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.10. 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.11.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.DGlobal food demand will double by 2050, according to a new projection, and the farming techniques used to meet that unprecedented(空前的) demand will significantly determine how severe the impact is on the environment, researchers said.The study researchers warned that meeting the demand for food would clear more land, increase nitrogen(氮) use and significantly add to carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions.“Agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions could double by2050 if current trends in global food production continue,” study researcher David Tilman, of theUniversityofMinnesota, said in a statement. “This would be a major problem, since global agriculture already accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions.”The researchers studied various ways in which the increasing food demand could be mentioned. They found that the most environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach would be for more food producers to adopt the nitrogen-efficient “intensive” farming method, which involves the heavy use of labor and the production of more crops per acre.This approach was shown to be more effective than the “extensive” farming currently practiced by many poor nations, a method that includes clearing more new land to produce more food.Different farming methods produce significantly different yields, the researchers found — in 2005, the crop yields for the wealthiest nations were more than 300 percent higher than what the poorest nations produced.According to their analysis of the effects of extensive farming, if poorer nations continue using this method, by 2050theywill have cleared an area larger than theUnited States, about 2.5 billion acres. However, if wealthy nations help poorer nations to improve food yields by incorporating(吸收) intensive farming practices, that number could be reduced to half a billion acres.The researchers stress that the environmental effects of meeting future food demand depend on how global agriculture expands and develops.“Our analyses show that we cansave most of the Earth’s remaining ecosystems by helping the poorer nations of the world feed themselves,” Tilman said.12. What is the best title of this passage?A. The World Will Need Double Food by 2050B. Man Will Face the Risk of Lacking Food in the FutureC. Future Farmers Hold Environment’s Fate in Their HandsD. Different Farming Methods Produce Significantly Different Yields13. The character of the extensive farming is ________.A. very cost-effectiveB. to produce more crops per acreC. at cost of more new land to produce more foodD. very environmentally friendly14. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. poorer nations mainly use the intensive farmingB. wealthy nations mainly use the extensive farmingC. the intensive farming needs less food producersD. the extensive farming has a worse effect on ecosystems15. According to the passage, the underlined word “they” in the 7th paragraph refers to “________”.A. poorer nationsB. the effects of extensive farmingC. wealthy nationsD.future food demand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学年合肥四十二中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案

2020-2021学年合肥四十二中学高三英语模拟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ALocated besideLake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.The Olympic ParkThe journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The first Olympic symbolThe “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope. The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The stadiumsThe stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present, including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums, the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Olympic medalsHave you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic symbol.C.The stadiums.D.The Olympic medals.2.What do you know from The first Olympic symbol?A.The first modern Olympics took place inGreece.B.There are six color1 s on the flag of every country.C.Australia used to be the largest continent on earth.D.The “Olympic Rings” flag was created in 1913.3.What can you do in the section of The stadiums?A.Admire the view ofLake Geneva.B.Meet some famous designers.C.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.D.Talk with guests of honour.BWhen rescuers were called to rescue a “little owl”, they did not expect to find one that was too fat to fly. A concerned citizen first spotted the poor bird lying helplessly. Even Rufus Samkin, whose team then took the team in on Jan.3, believed the bird to be injured. There were no wounds to be found, however, causing experts to believe the female owl was simply too wet to fly.But it was only after a thorough drying-off and complete checkup that they noted the real issue. The rescuers weighed the owl and concluded that she was “simply extremely obese” and couldn’t take off. This additional weight left her unable to fly, though experts began to wonder how she got so fat in the first place. Because it’s rather unusual for wild birds to reach such a state, they decided to keep her a few weeks and monitor her.In the end, the rescuers assessed that it was simply a case of “natural obesity”. December 2019 was quite warm, which meant that there were many insects for the bird to feast upon. Indeed, the owl was discovered in a field that was “filled with field mice” due to the usual climate. “It’s been very mild here, and the owl is able to find foods easily,” Samkin explained. With the sudden food, “she ly ate much and got very fat. She had a lovely time, but went too far.”The researchers consequently put the owl on a “strict diet” so she could shrink to a more “natural weight”. She was even put on a bit of exercise and encouraged to fly around. In the end, the bird was sent flying gracefully off into the British countryside at a much healthier and happier weight. Hopefully, this owl won’t come upon another feast of field mice—unless she wants another few weeks at the fat camp.4. What did people think happened to the owl at first?A. She was hurt.B. She was trapped.C. She was hungry.D. She was wet.5. Why was the bird unable to fly?A. She needed a thorough checkup.B. She should be given a drying-off.C. She was completed overweight.D. She was simply extremely strong.6. What made the owl have enough foods?A. The especially warm weather.B. The reducing number of insects.C. The rich fields growing crops.D. The lovely time the bird enjoyed.7. How did the owl loseits weight?A. Going on a diet and exercising.B. Flying in the British countryside.C. Visiting that fat camp again.D. Enjoying her wonderful feast freely.CIf you believe in thermometers (温度计), you should believe in global warming. And if you believe in eating French fries with your hamburger, you should worry more about carbonemission.It won't happen overnight, but as the planet’s climate changes, the growth cycles of main crops will all be heavily affected. Here are three of the crops that might not beat the heat.The potato actually needs a great deal of beauty rest to develop properly. “They need a cool nighttime temperature in order to start growing the tuber, the part that we eat,” Nelson says.Temperature and altitude are two primary concerns in coffee growth, and farmers are stuck between a rock and a hard place. “We know that coffee grows in a certain temperature range,” Nelson says. “They've been moving up the mountains, but at some point you run out of mountains to move up.” Higher-grade strains of Arabica coffee in Central American regions are at particular risk due to the need for lower growing temperature, especially since diseases and pests are also becoming more of a factor as temperatures rise.Even if you're looking at the direct effects of temperature alone, rice is in trouble. “As nighttime temperatures go up, the rice is going to have a problem flowering and won't make as many seeds,” Nelson says. In addition to this direct heat consequence, rising sea levels will flood many rice paddies and destroy water salinity levels, while droughts will lower production, raise prices, and further shame westerners who are clumsy with chopsticks to be able to clear their plates once a new grain is adopted.8. What is the closest meaning to the underlined word “emission” in Paragraph 1?A. Mixture.B. Pollution.C. Giving off.D. Going down.9. What does the potatoes' development need according to Nelson?A. Cool temperature at night.B. Sudden rise of the temperature.C. Enough water and salt.D. Much sunshine and fresh air.10. The rice is difficult to flower,probably because ________.A. sea levels go up suddenlyB. many seeds can't be producedC. the temperature rises at nightD. both temperature and altitude rise11. What is the best title for the text?A. How Does Global Warming Affect WesternersB. How Does the Cool Temperature Affect RiceC. What Is the Real Reason For Crops’ GrowthD. Three Crops That Won't Survive Climate ChangesDMost 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 any mistakes. 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。

安徽省合肥四十二中学2023-2024学年中考英语模拟预测题含答案

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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、— Jane, could you tell me ______ the beautiful kite?— Oh, I bought it in a shop near the park.A．where you bought B．where will you buyC．where did you buy D．where you will buy2、The mobile phone________in 1973.A．invents B．is inventedC．invented D．was invented3、— What do you think of the film?— Fantastic. ______ the children ______ their father likes to see it.A．Both; and B．Either; or C．Not only; but also D．Neither; nor4、— What happened to Miss Liu just now?—Oh, she suddenly _____ and was taken to the hospital.A．passed out B．poured out C．worked out5、A new study from a University found that 88 percent of people ______ make New Year’s resolutions failed. A．whose B．who C．which D．whom6、—There are so many kinds of transportation we can choose in life.—Even CaoCao special car provides us a number of transportation services.A．to B．at C．for D．with7、Could you tell me which _______ best among the books on sale?A．is sold B．sells C．are written D．writes8、— What do you think of the young lady?— She is hard-working. She ________ all her effort into her work before she got ill.A．has put B．put C．had put D．would put9、-Lucy, what do you think of the film The Wandering Earth?--It is a big success and wins high ____________ from the public.A．prize B．pride C．praise D．progress10、The 24th Winter Olympic Games _____ in Beijing and Zhangjiakou in 2022, from February 4 th to 20th.A．is going to hold B．hold C．will be held D．is heldⅡ. 完形填空11、Betty is the tallest student at school, but she doesn’t like being tall. The students in her class make 1 about her. “Betty, Betty, long as spaghetti(意大利面条)!” They always sing to her.Ella is one of the cool students. She can play the guitar and sing very well. Wherever she goes, other students 2 her, and they do everything she does. Although Ella doesn’t like it when the students sing to Betty, she 3 tells them to stop.One weekend, Ella went to stay with her grandfather on the farm. She saw a chicken in the corner by itself. It didn’t have many feathers(羽毛) and was much 4 than the others.“What’s the matter with the 5 chicken?” she asked.Grandfather told her 6 chickens could act. “If one chicken is different from the others, they 7 it away, and sometimes it’s so bad that the chicken dies!” he said.Ella 8 the c hicken and was lost in thought. “I want to take it home,” she said.After several weeks, the chicken looked healthier. Ella was very happy. “It’s fatter and the feathers are 9 ,” she told her friends.Then she was Betty sitting 10 . “I’m going to talk to Betty,” she said.“Betty, Betty, long as spaghetti?” one of her friends asked, “Why 11 ”Ella didn’t answer.Ella soon found out that Betty could play the drums. “I can play the guitar,” Ella said, “12 can start a band(乐队).”Betty smiled and Ella felt like her smile was as 13 as the sun.They decided to call their band Chicken Beat. The band became very popular and all the students wanted to be 14 it. Betty and Ella let everyone join and 15 makes up silly songs now. They are busy making up beautiful songs.1．A．jokes B．changes C．mistakes D．reports2．A．miss B．warn C．describe D．follow3．A．still B．even C．never D．often4．A．ruder B．taller C．smaller D．stronger5．A．poor B．lucky C．noisy D．beautiful6．A．why B．how C．when D．where7．A．put B．take C．push D．wash8．A．thought about B．picked up C．agreed with D．cheered on9．A．rising B．missing C．lifting D．growing10．A．close B．alone C．safely D．happily11．A．me B．us C．her D．them12．A．so B．but C．because D．if13．A．far B．large C．red D．warm14．A．in B．for C．against D．without15．A．everybody B．nobody C．somebody D．anybodyⅢ. 语法填空12、语法填空One sheep, two sheep... 632 sheep... still awake...People always believe that counting sheep1．(be) helpful to their sleep. But does it2．(real) work?Scientists at Oxford University tested it. Two sleep researchers looked at the people who had3．(difficult) in sleeping. They divided them4．different groups. Then they asked them to try all kinds of ways to help5．(they) fall asleep quickly. Surprisingly, it6．(take) those who were asked to count sheep more time to fall asleep than those who weren’t. But when they were asked to imagine a relaxing picture-- a beach, for e7．, they fell asleep about twenty minutes8．(soon) than before, according to a report in The New York Times.“Sometimes, counting tasks are OK, b9．th ey are thought as stressful by many people,” Dr. Richards told ABC News.“As10．result, it may be a good way to try imagining colored fish slowly swimming in a river to help you sleep at night,” suggested Richards.Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、When the traffic lights turn red, we will stop driving a car or crossing a street. Why is red used for traffic lights instead of other colors?As we know, scattering(散射)happens when light goes through the air. For the same media(媒介), if the wavelength is long, the scattering will be short. If the wavelength is short, the scattering will be long.Of all lights we can see red has the longest wavelength, so the scattering is the weakest. That means the red travels far. In fact, it travels faster on rainy days.Using the red light can help drivers in farther areas see the lights. It helps drivers slow down or stop in time. If drivers don’t see the red light until they are close, they may not be able to stop the car in time. An accident may happen.Red can also excite people. We can act more quickly when we see the color red. In a word, red lights help drivers stop in time and help prevent accidents.1．When the traffic lights turn _______, we will stop driving a car.A．red B．green C．yellow D．dark2．According to the passage, the scattering of the red light is the _______.A．longest B．weakest C．farthest D．strongest3．The underlined word “wavelength” in Paragraph 2 means _______ in Chinese.A．波浪B．光波C．波长D．波幅4．What can the red light help drivers do?A．It can help drivers in farther areas see the lights.B．It helps drivers slow down or stop in time.C．It can make the drivers act more quickly.D．All the above.5．Which of the following is the best title?A．Why do accidents happen? B．How does the red light travel?C．Why do we use red traffic lights? D．What is scattering?B14、“Farm to table” is the name of an activity that encourages people to eat locally grown food. There is also a group that brings “table to farm”. This traveling group is called Outstanding in the Field. Its aim is to connect people to the land and to create a kind of restaurant without walls.Jim Denevan got the idea for this kind of food service ten years ago. Jim Denevan’s brother is a farmer and he himself is a former chef. He thought the idea of a meal served right at the farm made sense, though not everyone agreed. “But I wanted to make the idea work, so I decided to cross the country—I went all the way across the United States and set the table in farms and ranches and on beaches, and all the places where food comes from.”He recently prepared tables for more than a hundred people at Briars Farmstead in Virginia. He and hiseight-member crew arrived the night before. Chefs from a local restaurant prepared the dinner.Matt Szechenyi and his family operate Briars Farmstead. He said “This type of event connects us with a lot of enthusiastic people, people that will—we can form relationships with in the future. And this type of small farm business thrives on relationships.”Guests bring their own plates to the meal. When they arrive, the farmer shows them around. “These are free-range chickens. We want them to eat as much pasture as possible because that’s the magic.” The tour of the farm ends at thedinner table. The meats in this five-course meal come from Matt Szechenyi’s fa rm. The vegetables and other ingredients come from nearby farms. Guests and local farmers sit together. Alex Bogel came with his family. He said “It is also especially wonderful to sit at a table this big with all these people. The sense of community is wo nderful.”Jim Denevan and his team have served almost thirteen thousand people. He plans to expand the operation.1．____ thinks of the idea of “farm to table”.A．Matt Szechenyi B．Alex BogelC．Jim Denevan D．Jim Denevan’s brother2．What’s Jim Denevan’s dream for “table to farm” business?A．He hopes to be liked by every guest who visits the special farm.B．He wants to do it better and better and give a hand to make people closer to nature.C．He hopes to build totally free restaurants on the farm.D．He wants to create more games on the farm for guests.3．What does this passage mainly tell us?A．The history of “table to farm”.B．Special service on a farm.C．Something about the “table to farm” activitiesD．People’s great need of green foodC15、Fans of basketball all know who LeBron James is. His fans like to call him King James. The 33-year-old basketball star was again the best player in the last season of the NBA．The most popular American sports magazine Sports Illustrated also named him the best player for the fourth season in a row (连续).King James was born on December 30 in Ohio, the USA．He is 203cm tall and weighs 113kg. He is the perfect combination (结合）of strength, size and speed. Some people see him as the best physical specimen (体格范本）in sport.James beat Golden State Warriors’ player Stephen Curry, 29, to the number one place, even though Curry had a great season. Last season (2015-2016), the two top players led their teams to the highest rank of the NBA．So people had different ideas about who might be the best player. James finally won the award because he helped his team Cleveland Cavaliers beat Curry’s team in the NBA Finals.To his fans all over the world, James is the king. He is also a hero to many sports fans in the United Sates, especially in his hometown Cleveland. At a celebration in the city after he won the NBA Finals, James made a short speech and thanked everybody in his team. He said that he could not have won the award without them. He even bought each of them a gold headphone as a gift!James also started The LeBron James Family Foundation. It raises money and helps people in need. By now, the foundation has spent $41 million sending poor children to universities in his hometown. Maybe that is another reason why his fans love him so much.1．When was LeBron James born?A．On December 30, 1983. B．On December 30, 1984.C．On December 3, 1985. D．On December 3, 1986.2．What does the underlined word “them” refer to?A．James，teammates. B．James’ family.C．James’ fans.D．James’ friends.3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A．LeBron James is four years older than Curry.B．LeBron James is a member of Cleveland Cavaliers.C．Curry didn’t win the award because he had a bad season.D．The foundation helps poor children continue their education in James’ hometown.4．Why do so many people love James?A．Because Sports Illustrated often names him the best player.B．Because he always leads his team to beat Curry’s team.C．Because he is willing to help others and plays basketball well.D．Because he likes sending gold headphones to his fans.D16、I was not having a happy holiday. My family had decided to go back to the countryside in New Hampshire, US, again. But I found it boring. What made the holiday even worse was that I had to sleep in the same bed as my brother. But I was wrong. This trip was the best holiday I have ever had. During the holiday, I met a very special friend.While I was walking in the countryside, I saw a man carrying a small brown bag. Wearing white clothes, the man looked like a ghost. As he looked at me, I felt frightened. I wanted to run away when the man spoke to me. “Hello. Beautiful day, isn’t it?” he said. The man talked a lot. I wasn’t listening very carefully because I was looking at his littl e bag. I wanted to see what was inside it!He saw me looking at the bag and he asked me if I would like to see. Out came a lively, beautiful puppy. The brown puppy was small and only about two months old. The man then asked me, “Would you like to keep this puppy?” I had always wanted a puppy and now I had the chance. I thanked him, took the puppy and ran home. For the rest of that summer, I played with him all the time. And after the trip, I took him home. The puppy is now loved by all my family. He is a friend to both my brother and me, a warm little ball of happiness in our lives.I’ve always wanted to thank the man because he changed my life. His gift has given me years of pleasure. And I never have boring family holidays anymore.1．The “special friend” in the third paragraph referred to _______.A．the man B．a ghostC．the puppy D．the bag2．According to the story, which words can be used to describe the man?A．talkative and friendly B．boring and frighteningC．unfriendly and strange-looking D．good-looking and outgoing3．Why did the writer keep looking at the man’s litt le bag?A．Because the man was carrying it and running quickly.B．Because the writer wondered what was inside.C．Because there was something dangerous in it.D．Because the writer saw a puppy in it.4．How did the writer deal with the puppy?A．He left it in the countryside.B．He gave it to his brother.C．He took it home after the holiday.D．He played with it and gave it back to the man at last.5．What’s the best title for the story?A．Don’t Be Afraid B．A Strange ManC．Never Believe in Others D．The Best HolidayE17、April will bring a new product – the Apple Watch – into the market. Last week, the watch was firstly introduced by Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. The price of the watch will differ from $349 to $1,099, depending on its size, strap and whether it is a sports or regular version.Apple engineers and designers have put in a lot of thought and hard work into creating this "small screen" on your wrist(手腕). The "sensor" on the screen not only detects your finger, but knows the difference between when you are tapping, and when you are pressing harder.The watch also has “haptic feedback(触觉反馈)”. You can send personal messages to your friend - such as drawing a star or a special sign with your fingers, or tapping the watch, say 3 times, and your friend will receive those taps on their wrist.Besides telling the time, the watch will use 'bluetooth' to connect with your iPhone and show calls or text messages that come in.According to Tim Cook, the watch may open up a whole new area of applications that we had never thought of. Some car factories like BMW have developed an app that allows its car owners to open their cars with the watch. A 'Hotels' app may allow you to open the door to your hotel room without worrying about losing the smart-card. And finally, even airlines are jumping in - passengers may be able to simply wave their wrist to check into their flight.The biggest use of the watch, however, is as your personal fitness coach. The watch can measure your pulse (heartbeat) using a sensor at the bottom of the watch. It also has the same "accelerometer" as your iPhone, so it knows when you are moving, and also how much you are walking or running. It will remind you if you have been sitting for too long without much activity.Many stores are planning to stop selling the Nike, Jawbone and FitBit devices(设备) to welcome the Apple Watch. Will Apple Watch really replace these devices and make fitness much more fun?1．We can learn from the passage that the Apple Watch ________.A．is designed by Tim CookB．was brought into the market last weekC．sells at different prices for different coloursD．will come into the market this coming April2．With apple watch, you can ________.A．develop your own personal appB．connect your iphone with your ipadC．receive personal message s from your friends’ iphoneD．send personal messages to your friends’ apple watches3．Many businesses help push for the uses of apple watch EXCEPT ________.A．hospitals B．hotelsC．airlines D．car factories4．Many stores are planning to stop selling FitBit devices because ________.A．all of the devices are sold outB．they cannot make fitness funC．they want to welcome the Apple WatchD．Apple Watch can replace FitBit devices completelyF18、Car-hailing company DiDi signed an agreement with TAL Education Group to provide free online courses for the children of taxi drivers. The courses, worth 30 million yuan, cover all subjects from primary to high school. Children can study courses at home, saving parents’ time to spend or pick up children from off-line after-school classes. According to Zhu Jingshi, vice president of DiDi, all 153 million registered (注册) taxi drivers of DiDi can ask for the courses on the company’s mobile app. The car-hailing company will evaluate (评价) the drivers and provide courses on the basis of the time they became registered drivers with the company, the number of passengers served and evaluation from passengers.The health and education of children have remained top priorities of Chinese parents, including taxi drivers. A survey done by DiDi and TAL showed that although the average monthly income (平均月收入) of taxi drivers is only 6000 yuan, many would like to pay 40 percent of their income for their children’s education.The survey found that most taxi drivers were born in the 1970s and 1980s and worked seven days a week. More than 70 percent of them have children under 18 but very few have time to be with family and children. Only 8 percent of them said they had guided their children in doing homework. Because of these, 60 percent of drivers hope their children could receive the guidance from professional services.1．The online courses would help taxi drivers ________ for their children’s education.A．find good schools B．get better teachersC．save time and money D．save time2．T he underlined sentence “The health and education...” means that ________.A．most of the taxi drivers have little time to take care of their childrenB．Chinese parents care about the health and education of their children mostC．lots of children of taxi drivers are in poor condition of health and educationD．Chinese parents thinks their children’s health and education is the best.3．According to a survey, many taxi drivers would spend about ________ yuan on their children’s education a month. A．1200 B．2400 C．4000 D．60004．This passage mainly tells us about ________.A．a new kind of transportation called DiDiB．the taxi drivers working hard day and nightC．the free online courses for taxi drivers’ childrenD．the taxi drivers care their children’s educ ation very much.Ⅴ.书面表达19、书面表达感恩是一个永恒的教育主题，孝敬父母是中华传统美德。

2019-2020学年合肥四十二中高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案

2019-2020学年合肥四十二中高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOn a rainy afternoon, maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely, allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets,by Patricio PronIn April 1945,Italy, a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place. Thirty years later, a young man interviewed survivors from the conference, trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences. This novel, by a well-known Argentine writer, explores art, crime and politics.When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul KalanithiAt thirty-six, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed (诊断) with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient. This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question “What makes a life worth living?”.To Killa Mockingbird, by Harper LeeSet in a smallAlabamatown in the 1930s, the story focuses on honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of committing a crime.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) storyby Bess KalbBess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety. In this book, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women. They include Bobby’s mother, who traveled alone fromBelarustoAmericato survive, and Bess’s mother, who always fought against convention.1.What type of book is the first novel?A.Sci-fi.B.Biography.C.Detective books.D.History books.2.Which book explores life and death?A.To Kill a MockingbirdB.When Breath Becomes AirC.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These StreetsD.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story3.Who is the main character in the last novel?A.Bobby Bell.B.Bess Kalb.C.Bess’s mother.D.Bobby’s mother.BNowadays organic food hasbecome a fashion. Organic food sales reached a record of $ 45.2 billion in 2017, making it one of the fastest-growing parts of American agriculture. Some people may buy organic food for these reasons like resource cycling and biodiversity, but most people may choose organic food because they think it's healthier. While a small number of studies have shown relationships between eating organic food and reducing risks of being ill, no studies, up to now, have answered the question whether eating organic food can improve health.According to the United States Department of Agriculture(USDA), organic food does not suggest anything about health. In 20155 Miles McEvoy, then chief of the National Organic Program for the USDA, refused to admit any health benefits of organic food, saying the question has nothing to do with the National Organic Program. Instead, the USDA thinks that organic refers to a production method that increases cycling of resources keeps ecological balance, and protects biodiversity.I'm an environmental health scientist who has spent over 20 years studying pesticides that do harm to human beings. Several years ago, I was part of the study on whether an organic diet can reduce pesticide exposure. This study focused on a group of pesticides which have always been harmful to children's brain development. We found that children who ate traditional diets had nine times higher exposure to these pesticides than children who ate organic diets.Last month, I published a small study that suggested a path forward to answering the question whether eating organic food actually improves health. My study got a lot of attention. While the results were novel, they didn't answer the big question. As I toldThe New York Timesin 2003, “What does this really mean for the safety of my kids? But we don't know. Nobody does. It was true then, and it's still true now.”4. Why do most people prefer to buy organic food?A. For its health benefits.B. For biodiversity.C. For its delicious taste.D. For resource cycling.5. What does the USDA suggest about organic food?A. It can improve people's health.B. It is produced in an environment-friendly way.C. It can reduce risks of being ill.D. It has nothing to do with the National Organic Program.6. What can be concluded from the author's study?A. Pesticides don't harm children's brain.B. Traditional diets benefit people's health.C. Organic diets can reduce pesticide exposure.D. The results are meaningful to children's safety.7. What is the best title for the text?A.What Is Organic Food?B. Is Organic Food Healthier?C. How Should We Avoid Pesticides?D. What Are the Benefits of Organic Food?CGetting drunk on ice cream used to be the stuff of dreams, but thanks to Will Rogers, inventor and owner of WDS Dessert Stations in Hinkley, Illinois, it has become a delicious reality. The Below Zero icecream machine uses a unique technique to freeze alcohol, which allows you to turn beers, cocktails and even spirits (烈酒) into delicious soft —serve ice cream.Rogers was trying to create a highly — caffeinated espresso ice cream flavor when he realized hecould use the same technique with alcoholic beverages. He started experimenting with various gums and stabilizers commonly used in the ice cream industry and eventually patented something called the NEA gel. It’s this magical concoction (调制品) that allows the alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the Below Zero ice cream machine.Even though Below Zero changes the texture (质地) of beer, cocktails and even spirits, essentially turning them into soft —serve ice cream, it does not affect the alcohol contentat all. The ABV (酒精度) remains exactly the same, which means you can get drunk on ice — cream just as you would on the same concoctions in liquid form.Will Rogers claims that it takes around 30 minutes for beer to go from liquid to ice cream form, but higher alcohol content drinks take longer. Essentially, the higher the alcohol level, the longer the wait.The American inventor plans to sell Below Zero ice cream machines to bars and breweries wanting to surprise their patrons. Metro reports that machines will sell for about 6,000.8. What’s the name of the machine which can change beer and spirits into ice cream?A. Will RogersB. WDS Dessert StationsC. HinkleyD. Below Zero9. What makes alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the machine?A. gums.B. stabilizers.C. NEA gel.D. ABV.10. What can we know from the passage?A. The machine can change all liquids into ice cream.B. It takes 20 minutes for beer to change into ice cream.C. The higher the alcohol level, the shorter the wait will be.D. The machine changes the texture of beer, cocktails and even spirits.11. What can we infer from the passage?A. The machine affects the alcohol content.B. You can get drunk if you have ice—creams made from spirits.C. The American inventor doesn’t want to sell themagical machine.D. Bars and breweries will not become potential buyers of the machine.DBritish anthropologists (人类学家) Russell Hill and Robert Barton of the University of Durham, after studying the results of one-on-one boxing, tae kwon do, Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling matches at the Olympic Games, conclude that when two competitors are equally matched in fitness and skill, the athlete wearing red is more likely to win.Hill and Barton report that when one competitor is much better than the other, colour has no effect on the result. However, when there is only a small difference between them, the effect of colour is enoughtipthe balance. The anthropologists say that the number of times red wins is not simply by chance, but that these results are statistically significant.Joanna Setchell, a primate (灵长目动物) researcher at the University of Cambridge, has found similar results in nature. She studies the large African monkeys known as mandrills. Mandrills have bright red noses that stand out against their white faces. Setchell’s work shows that the powerful males — the ones who are more successful with females — have a brighter red nose than other males.As well as the studies on primates by Setchell, another study shows the effect of red among birds. In an experiment, scientists put red plastic rings on the legs of male zebra finches and this increased the birds’ success with female zebra finches, Zebra finches already have bright red beaks (鸟喙), so this study suggests that, as with Olympic athletes, an extra flash of red is significant. In fact, researchers from theUniversityofGlasgowsay that the birds’ brightly coloured beaks are an indicator of health. Jonathan Blount, a biologist, andhis colleagues think they have found proof that bright red or orange beaks attract females because they mean that the males are healthier. Nothing in nature is simple, however, because in species such as the blue footed booby, a completely different colour seems to give the male birds the same advantage with females.Meanwhile, what about those athletes who win in their events while wearing red? Do their clothes give them an unintentional advantage? Robert Barton accepts that “that is the implication” of their findings. Is it time for sports authorities to consider new regulations on sports clothing?12. According to their research. Hill and Barton conclude that ________.A. the colour of clothing has an effect on most sport eventsB. red should be the choice of colour for clothing in sportsC. red plays a role when competitors are equally capableD. athletes perform better when surrounded by bright red13. The underlined word “tip” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.A. achieveB. advanceC. keepD. change14. The example of the blue footed booby proves that ________.A. male birds use different body parts to draw attentionB. red is not the only colour to attract female birdsC. blue gives female birds the same advantageD. blue can indicate how healthy a bird is15. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The colour red gives male animals the most advantage.B. Male zebra finches prefer to have red plastic rings on their legs.C. Rules on sports clothing are going to be changed.D. Athletes wearing red may have an advantage over their opponents.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。