高三入学考试英语试题
福建省泉州市2024-2025学年高三上学期8月开学考试英语试题(含答案)
南昌二中2024级高一新生入学测试（英语）第一部分单项选择（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）1．He focused ______ his study and got good grades.A．at B．in C．on D．with2．______ is no possibility ______ Bob can win the first prize in the match.A．There; that B．It; that C．There; whether D．It; whether 3．The little boy was ______ by the ______ sound.A．to frighten; frightening B．frightened; frightening C．frightened; fright D．frightening; fright4．They sent the injured to hospital.A．主语B．定语C．宾语D．状语5．If I am not busy tomorrow, I will play football with you.A．主语B．定语C．宾语D．状语6．He was knocked down when ______ the street.A．crossing B．crossed C．crosses D．cross7．Either you or he ______ to blame for the accident.A．are B．is C．were D．being8．Up to now, more than one article on environmental protection ______ in the local newspaper.A．has published B．have published C．has been published D．have been published9．The top of the mountain is ______ with snow for the most of the year.A．being covered B．covering C．to cover D．covered10．by the snake in the bush, Susan was sent back to the camp. A．Bite B．To bite C．Biting D．Bitten第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）AWe welcome you to attend a campus visit of Harvard College. A campus visit consists of a one-hour information session with an admission (招生) officer and 1-2 current undergraduate students, followed by a one-hour campus tour led by a current undergraduate student. Please note that the visit schedule is typically posted one month prior to each term and you can select an available date from the calendar at the bottom of the page. There will be no on-campus information sessions and tours on Harvard College holidays, during other college closures(关闭) and on most school breaks.RegistrationRegistration for a campus visit is required. We recommend that you arrive 15-30 minutes before the scheduled visit time. You may cancel your registration at any time. We cannot receive you withoutregistration.Group Visits/ ToursVisiting parties are limited to groups of 5. For groups of 6 or more, please contact the Harvard University Visitor Center to arrange a visit.Important information for your visit●Please note that we require 21 days advance notice in order to secure ASL (American Sign Language) interpreters. We cannot provide interpreters for other languages at this current time. Those requesting the use of a wheelchair must leave a current driver’s license or state ID with our Visitor Center personnel(人事部门) until the chair is returned.●Most buildings are closed to the public. Public restrooms will be available in the Elizabeth Cary Agassiz House before/ after the information session, and at the end of the tour at Smith Campus Center.●At this time, it is not possible to store luggage or other personal property during your visit. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.●Your registration and attendance have no connection with the admissions process if you decide to apply.11．What can make you fail to visit the campusA．Visiting in a large group. B．Coming without your state ID. C．Walking in without registration. D．Requesting using a wheelchair. 12．How might you deal with your luggage while visiting A．Take it with you during the visit. B．Store it at Smith Campus Center.C．Ask the admissions officer to keep it. D．Leave it at Harvard Information Center.13．Where can we probably find this textA．In a travel journal. B．In an admission letter.C．On a university website. D．In a housing contract.BWhat should you take when you take an exam Pen, an eraser, a ruler… don’t forget a bottle of water!Scientist at the University of East London and the University of Westminster did a study on 447 students. Only 111 of them took something to drink. Scientist then compared(比较) their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades. They found those who had brought drinks with them all got better grades by between 2 and 10 percent.“We don’t know why drinking water can be helpful. But scientists said having enough water in our bodies may also cut down on nervousness (紧张不安). This kind of feeling would be bad for examperformances,” said Chris Pawson, PHD of the University of East London.“Whatever the explanation(解释) is, it is clear that students should try hard to stay hydrated(含水的) during exams,” he added.So next time, when you are going to have a big exam, try bringing a bottle of water with you. Who knows—it may help you pass the exam.14．How does the writer start the passageA．By telling two stories. B．By giving an answer.C．By asking a question. D．By giving an example.15．What can we know from the passageA．Drinking water makes difference to exam results.B．Most students are afraid to drink much water during exams. C．Students who do better in their schoolwork can do well in exams. D．Students may get better grades if they bring water into exam halls.16．How does water help students in examsA．It makes them much smarter. B．It makes them feel full during exams.C．It helps them stay awake and have a good brain. D．It helps them keep cool and have a good brain.17．What would be the best title for the passageA．Drinking water in Exams May HelpB．What Students School Do to get Good gradesC．A Study on Different Habits of Drinking WaterD．The Exam Performances of Students at Two British UniversityCJason and his father were going to the grocery store by car to pick up some apples. It had been an unusual day. The sky was dark but there were few clouds. As they drove up the street, there started to be a rumbling (隆隆的) sound heard across the ground.Jason’s father immediately realized that a tornado(龙卷风) was coming. He stopped the car and told Jason to get out immediately. Jason and his father got out of the car and made their way to the closest building. By this time the wind was blowing harder, and it was hard to see or hear. Debris was falling all over the place. Jason couldn’t see his dad anymore. He also realized that he wasn’t getting to the building fast enough. He was afraid he would be picked up by the wind and thrown into the air.As he made his way toward s the building, he noticed a field to his right. He could see an irrigation ditch(灌溉渠). In a panic, he scrambled (爬) to the ditch and lay flat on the ground. More debris and objects flew overhead. His heart was beating hard, and he was nervous. He had never been in a tornado before.After a while, the winds died down and the loud roaring sound was gone. Jason slowly lifted his head and nervously looked around. What he saw was a great mess. Jason could hardly recognize the buildings in front of him because of all the damage.He stood up and with shaky legs walked to the building. Once there, he pushed the door open and went inside. It was a public building owned by the city. It was empty, but Jason could hear noises further inside. He walked into the large room and saw his dad. He ran across the room and gave him a big hug.“Jason! How are you I’ve been worried sick about you!” said his father. “I couldn’t find you anywhere!”Jason breathed a sigh of a relief(松了一口气) and sat down. He did have a story to tell!18．From Para graph 1, we can get the ______ of the story. A．background B．development C．climax (most exciting part) D．ending19．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage①Jason nervously looked around from the irrigation ditch.②Jason ran across the room and gave his father a big hug.③Jason got out of the car.④ Jason noticed a field to his right.A．②①③④ B．③④①② C．④①②③ D．③①②④20．The underlined word “Debris” in Para graph 2 probably means ______.A．parts of the tornado B．apple pies C．broken pieces D．drop of rain21．The story tells us that when we are in danger, ______.A．we should wait patiently until help comesB．we should work hard to make our dreams come trueC．we should be brave enough to change natureD．we should be quick- thinking and believe in ourselvesDFrance is famous the world over for its wonderful food. If you were lucky enough to enjoy a French meal, you would most likely be offered some bread to eat with it. The most popular bread they bake is called a baguette. Ten million baguettes are sold every year in France. Because the French expect their bread to be super fresh, most of France’s 30, 000 bakers have to end their day by throwing into the waste bin any remaining baguettes.Frenchman Franck Wallet has thought about this food waste issue for many years. He originally trained to be an urban (城市的) planner and worked in that area for many years. But his mind would regularly turn to the problems of what to do with wastedfood—especially baguettes. He began to talk with some engineers to see if they could come up with a solution. In 2016, a solution was found. They called the machine the “Crumbier”.When a good baguette is just made, it is crispy on the outside and as soft as a cloud on the inside. Once it has cooled down the bread soon becomes hard. Before the Crumbier, this old bread would be thrown away. Today, if that bread is placed into the Crumbier, it is very quickly turned into very fine breadcrumbs(面包屑). These can be mixed with fresh flour(面粉), salt and water and baked again like normal bread.Bread made with Crumbier breadcrumbs has a darker colour, but just a little bit. The taste is also a little different and has been described as having the flavour of toast. Once the breadcrumbs have been produced, they can last up to six months if they have been packed properly. Because less water is used in Crumbier bread, it will last a little longer. The Crumbier is now on sale and bakers throughout France are making sure they have one. No one wants to waste food.22．What do most of French bakers do at the end of their day A．Prepare the materials for the next day. B．Give the remaining bread out for free.C．Throw the remaining bread away. D．Sell the bread at a very lowprice.23．What did Franck Wallet care about mostA．The waste of bread. B．The new taste of bread.C．The freshness of bread. D．The popularity of bread. 24．What is special about the bread made with Crumbier breadcrumbsA．It has a much darker colour. B．It keeps for a shorter time. C．It takes less time to bake. D．It tastes like toast.25．Which word best describes bakers’ attit ude to Crumbier in FranceA．Doubtful. B．Uninterested. C．Supportive. D．Unclear.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
高三上学期英语入学考试试卷真题
高三上学期英语入学考试试卷一、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30 分）1. 阅读理解Washer instructions for useUse by steps:1 See whether the power supply and waterinlet;2 Put clothes into appropriate detergent , cover roof;3 Deciding on the number of coin laundryprocess choice , a dollar coin asa single drying, fivedollars for the quick wash, double the standard wash;4 When choosing single dewatering program,pay one dollar to press the red button in the panel; washing machine start runningsingle dewatering program; when choosing fast programs, after five yuan coin, pressthe red button on the panel, and washing machine start running fast wash program;when choosing standard wash program, washing machine into the washing.Program settings:Fees/ coinsWorkinglevelWashingprocedureWashingresultsOnedollardryingDryingAlternatemaximum protection clothing rubbing the soft power not to hurt the material, effectivelysaving drying timeFivedollars double fastmidlevelAdrift ofatwo-drying washingBoilingwater, remove stains and efficient, healthy and rapid clean clothing SevendollarsStandardwashIntelligentsensor control, auto-sense judgments clothing volume, texture and the waterlevelto be a reasonable amount to optimize washingTwoor threedryingof a driftNearfoil level, even health antibacterialwash,wash and rub only, dean well, care of clothing, clean clothesbright as newNotes:1Do not open the cover as often as possible.2Do not add laundry during the washing power; place the stain leftbehind.3To ensure the quality laundry, dry clothes, the weight of 4.5 kg is usually suitable.4Guard against coins, keys, etc. in the laundry in the wash bucket to protect washingmachines.（1）What should you do before putting clothes into the washer?A . Paying fees.B . Checking the power supply.C . Filling the washer with boiling water.D . Pressing the red button on the panel.（2）If you want to wash clothes with dirty marks economically, how much should you pay?A . One dollar.B . Two dollars.C . Five dollars.D . Seven dollars.（3）What should you do to avoid damage to washing machine?A . Not opening the cover.B . Not adding washing powder.C . Putting as light clothes as possible.D . Avoiding putting coins or keys in the laundry.2. 阅读理解I’ve been taking time this week to smell the roses.Literally, I bend over in my neighbors’ front yard, check that nobody is watching,and then bury my head in the flowers.I’ve also been walking into bakeri es and walkingaround without buying anything. After having surgery on my broken nose 18 monthsago, I haven’t been able to smell or taste things. This week, however, my nose isback in business. I’ve been overwhelmed by smells, and it’s given me a new way ofthinking. Scent is just one of the little bits and pieces that make lifeenjoyable,but which we often ignore. I remember once, when my son was five months old, I wascarrying him down the street. Wind swept through and almost tipped us over. He threwhis lit tle head back and giggled. He’d never felt the wind on his face. When isthe last time I laughed at the weather?The first time I ate bacon, I rushed home to my parents,determined that we ate this deliciousness at every meal. My father smiled and agreed.Do you recall when you learned that the voice actors of Mickey and Minnie Mousewere married in real life? Do you enjoy sleeping in new clean bedsheets? Is theresomeone on the radio whose voice is as smooth as velvet?We don’t write postcards about the small things.We don’t frame them in photo-graphs. They aren’t that great or grand, but withoutthem, life is altogether too loud. These quiet experiences give us a chance to enjoythe simple fact of being alive. As my sense of smell returns to me, it’s like I’msmelling things for the first time. They’re full of memories and magic. Food tastesbetter, and the air is indeed sweet. I know what the poets mean now. It almost makesmy broken nose worthwhile. Now, I am waiting for this bandage to come off. There’san itch I can’t reach!（1）The writer in the passage mainly tries to .A . discuss how to enjoy leisure timeB . show that she loves doing secret thingsC . give examples of how she kills timeD . persuade readers to enjoy small things in life（2）According to the write r, “a new way of thinking” in the second paragraph means .A . the ability to discover the joy of small thingsB . the habit of overcoming ignoranceC . the ability to fully use our limited attentionD . the habit of making personal reflections（3）The writer recalls that .A . her father enjoyed sleeping in new clean bedsheets.B . her son was frightened when feeling the wind on his face.C . she couldn’t resist temptation when eating bacon for the first time.D . she always ignored the great things in life.（4）One small thing mentioned in the last paragraph is .A . a joyful memoryB . a quiet experienceC . the sense of smellD . the simple fact of being alive3. 阅读理解Nowadays there is less and less contact between the old and the young. There are many reasons for this, but the result is the same: increasing numbers of children without grandparents and old people who have no contact with children. And more old people who are lonely and feel use- less, along with more and more families with young children who desperately need more support. It’s a major problem in many societies.That’s why intergenerational programmes, designed to bring the old and the young together, are growing in popularity all over the world, supported by UNESCO and other local and international organisations. There are examples of successful initiatives all over the world. Using young people to teach IT skills to older people is one obvious example. Using old people asvolunteer assistants in schools is another, perhaps reading with children who need extra attention.One successful scheme in France is combining a residential home for the elderly with a creche/nursery school in the same building. The children and the residents eat lunch together and share activities such as music, painting, gardening and caring for the pets which the residents are encouraged to keep. In the afternoons, the residents enjoy reading or telling stones to the children and, if a child is feeling sad or tired, there is always a kind lap to sit on and a cuddle . There are trips out and birthday parties too.The advantages are enormous for everyone concerned. The children are happy because they get a lot more individual attention and respond well because someone has lime, for them. They also learn that old people are not different or frightening in any way. And of course, they see illness and death and learn to accept them. The residents are happy because they feel useful and needed. They are more active and more interested in life when the children are around and they take more interest in their appearance too. And the staff are happy because they see an improvement in the physical and psychological health of the residents and have an army of assistants to help with the children.（1）What is the social problem talked about in Paragraph 1?A . A generation gap.B . Caring for children.C . Intergenerational contact.D . The support for the aged.（2）What do the programmes mentioned in Paragraph 2 aim to do?A . Make the old take care of children.B . Help the old people learn newthings.C . Encourage the young to care for the old.D . Increase contact between the old and the young.（3）What is special about the scheme in France?A . Joining an elderly house with a kindergarten.B . Hiring old people as child - care workers.C . Helping children face misfortunes bravely.D . Using children to accompany the old.（4）In which aspect does the scheme benefit the old?A . It builds up their strength.B . They live a healthier life.C . It creates a family atmosphere.D . They are closer to their relatives.4. 阅读理解In college, I was taught anelegant theory of chemical combination based on excess electrons going into holesin the orbital shell of a neighbouring atom. But what about diatomic compounds likeoxyg en gas? Don’t ask; students aren’t ready to know. In physics, in biology, inany other science classes, students frequently get that answer too.It’s time to trust studentsto handle doubt and diversity in science. Actually, students are starting to act.They have shamed their seniors into including more diverse contributors as facultymembers and role models. Young scholars rudely ask their superiors why they failto address the extinction crises clarified by their research. The inherited authoritarianpolitical structures of science education are becoming lame—but still remain largely unchanged from the old school days.A narrow, rigid education doesnot prepare anyone for the complexities ofscientific research, applications andpolicy. If we discourage students from inquiring into the real nature of scientifictruths, or exploring how society shapes the questions that researchers ask how canwe prepare them to maintain public trust in science in our “post-truth”world? Diversity and doubt produce creativity: we must make room for them, and stopguiding future scientists into narrow specialties that value technique over thought.In science, even foundationalbuilding blocks can be questioned. The unifying patterns of the periodic table arenow questioned under closer examination. Some scientists now wonder whether theconcept of biological “species” contributes more confusion than insight,and whether it should therefore be abandoned. However, such a decision would affectconservation policy, in which identification of endangered species is crucial—so it is not just an issue for basic science.Science students generally remainunaware that concepts such as elements and species are contested or are even contestable.In school, college and beyond, curricula highlight the technical and hide the reflective.Public arguments among scientists often presume that every problem has just onesolution.Nonetheless, uncertain adviceon complex issues should be a warning that, from a future perspective, today’s totalscientific consensus on some policy issue might have been the result of stubbornness,a conflict of interest or worse. Just as a healthy democracy accommodates dissentand dissonance, the collective consciousness of science would do well to embracedoubt anddiversity. This could start with teaching science as a great, flawed,ongoing human achievement, rather than as a collection of cut-and-dried eternal truths.I recall a legendary chemistryprofessor who was not skilful at getting classroom demonstrations to work—but discussing what went wrong helped his students to thrive. A mathematicianfriend let pupils discuss every statement in the textbook until all were satisfied.They did very well in exams, and taught themselves when he was absent. Treatingpeople at all levels as committed thinkers, whose asking teaches us all, is thekey to tackling the challenges to science in the post-trust age.（1）The problem of current science training is that .A . students cannot become specialistsB . it goes against established science educationC . students lose trust in their teachers and professorsD . it fails to provide students with what they need in future（2）The periodic table is mentioned to prove that .A . even the widely accepted can be challengedB . students are generally ignorant of scienceC . most previous researches are out of dateD . science has been developing with time（3）It can be learnt from the passage that .A . students may be more innovative if they are allowed to doubtB . science students do not contest elements or speciesC . students should not trust established scienceD . diversity prevents progress in science（4）Which of the following statements best represents the writer’s opinion?A . Our curricula highlight the technical and hide the reflective.B . Science should be a collection of cut-and-dried eternal truths.C . Teachers should treat people at all levels as committed thinkers.D . The concept of biological species brings more confusion than insight.二、任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）5. 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
高三上学期英语开学测试卷(含答案)
高三上学期英语开学测试卷第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
ATake one step closer to the lights on Broadway－build essential theater skills and start carving out your own creative professional path.Immersing themselves in the amazing,unparalleled New York theater scene,students will explore and analyze the craft,including creating an original piece and meeting professionals in the field.Throughout the term,students will use both classroom work and site visits around the downtown to examine and complete the creative process of taking an initial idea to production,gaining technical expertise(专业知识)and fluency in theater.Students will also explore different areas of professional skill development,including playwriting structure and techniques,acting methods that help bring a play to life,scene structure.The course is open to all students－from those who are curious about the field but have no prior experience to those who already have one(or more!) plays,waiting to be developed.Course Highlights●Complete a hands-on experience in playwriting,acting and production,learning about the real processes the industry uses to create theater productions.●Brainstorm,develop a concept,write and workshop a draft of a short play or scene,and bring it to stage with input and feedback from instructors and peers.●Get a close-up view of the often-opaque(不透明的)business of theater,focusing on impacts to the profession brought about by social movements and current events.Tuition*●Residential Program(Students live in dorm-like facilities in the center of the city):$6,845●Day Program(Students commute to class every day and do not receive accommodation and board):$5,560(We encourage graduating seniors to apply before June21,2024for a$425discount on tuition.)Term Date:July21－Aug2,2024Application Deadline:Friday,July12,2024Contact Admission:*We believe financial circumstances should not prevent someone from joining our program.Explore financial aid and scholarships.Learn More1.Which is the probably name of the course?A.Broadway Dreams:Essential Skills for Professional PathB.Theater Industry:Gaining Insights into the Complex SystemC.Backstage Exploration:Behind the Scene of Drama CreationD.From Page to Stage:Playwriting,Performance and Production2.What will students do in the course?A.Interact with Broadway actors.B.Polish original drafts for stage.C.Seek inspiration in the suburbs.D.Write a review on their drama.3.How much should a graduating senior applying for a Day Program on June20,2024pay?A.$5,135B.$5,560C.$6,420D.$6,845BIn Bududa,a lush yet landslide-prone district of eastern Uganda,Mary Butsina and a growing number of other women farmers are building their livelihoods around coffee.“I’m supporting all of my10children with it.”says the 36-year-old,holding a red bucket.From farming stock,Mary first went to work with her father at the age of10.Profits from his coffee crop covered her school fees.She married into coffee too,with her husband giving her100trees as a wedding present. But Mary’s since planted more than300herself and joined a women’s cooperative.“The aim was to reduce the dependence of women on men in coffee.”Mary says,though husbands are allowed to join too—as they tend to own the coffee plantations and support their wives.“More women have started to plant their own coffee.”she says.Mary rises early every day to pick the coffee cherries.“It’s hard work but when you concentrate it can become easy.”says Mary.After gathering the ripe fruit,she puts it in a bucket of water to weed out the unhealthy cherries. The beans are then fermented(发酵)in water for at least two days before being laid out to dry in direct sunlight. Once dried,the beans are gathered up and later collected by Endiro Coffee,a social enterprise working with women-led,organic farms.The coffee is later milled,roasted and ground,ready for use.It hasn’t been an easy journey for the Bududa farmers,who’ve faced annual landslides for the past15years.In 2018,Mary’s mother’s house was destroyed and she lost some of her coffee plantations.She dreams of living in a solidly built house with water nearby,so she doesn’t have to trek(跋涉)a long way to fetch it－but these will take time to save for.“I’ve worked a lot and I don’t want to stop,but I want my money to work for me.”she says.4.What role does coffee play in Mary’s hometown?A.A significant source of income.B.A bond of love and marriage.C.A symbol of wealth and status.D.A barrier to frequent landslides.5.How does the women’s cooperative benefit female coffee farmers?A.By providing them with high quality trees.B.By accessing them to better sales channels.C.By liberating them from their husbands.D.By enabling them to control their business.6.Why is the processing of coffee beans mentioned in Paragraph3?A.To display Mary’s technical proficiency.B.To prove the high quality of Ugandan coffee.C.To highlight Mary’s dedication and diligence.D.To emphasize the difficulties of planting coffee.7.What does Mary mean in the last sentence of the text?A.She plans to expand her coffee planting business.B.She desires to achieve economic independence.C.She thinks the road to happiness is still distant.D.She believes her hard work will finally pay off.CA good story.That’s what influences our choice to buy a book the most.Right?Some of the biggest-selling novels of all time just so happened to be attached to major publishers.Indeed,any reading lover will be familiar with the countless publishing houses that have brought brilliant works to the market.So in theory,perhaps a publisher does matter.Every time you read a book that you enjoy,you likely look at the publisher attached to it.That name is a signal that they will produce other content that fits with that same style.It makes a lot of sense to continue to purchase texts from a company that is telling the kinds of stories that you enjoy the most.Consumer habits are thus based on trust that a publisher will be consistent in the books they deliver and that investing time in them is more reliable than an untested source.The strength of the author themselves can also play into that.After all,well-liked authors are often signed to a book deal with a select few publishers,strengthening the brand further.Of course,a publisher would be nothing without its logo,which is a major call-to-arms for all fans of the brand.The top publishers in the world instantly recognizable imagery,which catch the attention while summing up the name of a brand in an instant.That thus builds our association with a given name.The fun penguin shape of Penguin Random House is so iconic,for example,that it could not be confused with any other publishing business.There might be a place for those indie(独立经营的)book companies,with occasional stories breaking through and forcing people to take notice.In truth that’s far less common than you expect.Expert Cassandra Davis,however,provides a hopeful insight.“Indie bookshops are more likely to stock an indie publisher’s books, especially if the author is local to the bookshop.”She says.Therefore,supporting local bookshops is a vital way to keep the indie industry alive and change these trends.8.Which of the following is not a strategy for a publisher to promote its brand?A.Maintaining consistent publishing style.B.Contracting with renowned writers.C.Offering discounts to repeat customers.D.Designing a distinctive trademark.9.What is the author’s attitude towards indie publishers?A.Optimistic.B.Sympathetic.C.Objective.D.Indifferent.10.What does the underlined words“these trends”in the last paragraph refer to?A.Dominance of major publishers.ck of attention to excellent books.C.Depression of local bookshops.D.Stability of consumers’preferences.11.Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.Should We Judge a Book by Its Publisher?B.Do Publishers Influence Our Reading Choices?C.Why Do We Choose the Same Publisher Continuously?D.What Advantages Do Major Publishers Have Over Indie Ones?DHumans act with purpose,but much is still unknown about how we become purposeful agents—that is,how we develop the ability to willfully make things happen.In a recent study to explore agency’s mysterious roots,we tried to catch infants(婴儿)in the act of discovering their own agency,thereby revealing the process of agency formation.Researchers place a baby into a cradle with a mobile suspended above.Then a scientist ties one end of a string to the mobile and the other to the infant’s foot.Now if the baby moves,the toy will,too.By observing babies in this setup,scientists can watch as the infants learn and recall a simple cause-and-effect interaction:kick a foot and the mobile moves.As predicted by the researchers,infants kicked significantly more when their foot was tethered(拴住)to the mobile than when it was not.However,when an experimenter pulled the string to make the mobile move instead, infants moved less than when the mobile was at rest.Furthermore,when we freed the babies’foot from the mobile, they kept on kicking at higher rate to make the toy respond—and were visibly frustrated when that did not happen.Our observations also pointed to a notable pattern:The babies’initial movements consisted of twisting andpushing without clear direction.But once tethered to the mobile,the more intensely they moved,the more their attention was drawn to the effect their kicking had on it.At some point,the infants must have figured out that they had agency,thus the aimless movements became intentional action—a highly coordinated exchange between the tethered infant and the mobile.The baby-mobile study emphasizes how understanding the relationship between an organism and its environment is essential to uncovering the origins of directed behavior.The experience of agency emerges only when an organism senses it is coupled to its environment.In this way of thinking,the interaction and relationship between the two are crucial for purpose to arise.12.What can we learn about agency according to the text?A.It is an inborn ability without learning.B.It embodies in babies the most evidently.C.It exists in all aspects of our daily life.D.It is a resonance with our surroundings.13.How did the researchers make the experiment convincing?A.By predicting multiple possible results.B.By tracking babies’behaviour precisely.C.By setting up comparative experiments.D.By building proper interpretation model.14.What does Paragraph4mainly talk about?A.Analysis of experimental phenomena.B.Supplement to experimental details.C.Explanation of experimental design.D.Summary of experimental outcomes.15.What is the main purpose of the text?A.To uncover the process of agency formation.B.To report a cutting-edge discovery about agency.C.To guide people on how to take advantage of agency.D.To clarify the importance of environment to creatures.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
上海市行知中学2022-2023学年高三上学期开学考试英语试卷(含答案)
Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Nowadays, maybe museums are 1 (visited) places in the world. Doubling as educational centers and conservation centers, museums play an important role in the protection of culture. 2 these institutions’ various size and specialty, the task of most museums is around the display and care of their collections. In order to figure out how this important cultural phenomenon came to be, it is important to understand its origins and trace how its role3 over time.The word, museum, is considered 4 (originate) from “mouseion”, the Greek term for “a holy place for the Muses”. In classical Greek mythology, the nine Muses are the goddesses of the arts and sciences, making 5 perfect protectors for these knowledge-based institutions.Earliest museums were private collections and were only accessible to a narrow circle of people. Rare and curious natural objects and works of art were displayed in 6 was called “wonder rooms” or “cabinets of curiosities”.The history of modem museums 7 (dare) back to the 17th century. Early museums served as 8but a private collection room until an Englishman named Elias Ashmole had donated the contents of his wonder room to Oxford University. Believing that “the knowledge of Nature is very necessary to human life and health,” manylike-minded collectors across Europe shifted their focus from private used to public access in the late 17th and 18th centuries. During this time, world-class museums began to make their art collections accessible to the public.Today, the importance of public institutions 9 never be too stronger than ever before. In addition to taking care of collections and making them accessible to the public, many museums are using new technologies to improve their public programs, digitize their collections, and share their research. With these modem methods, museums are able to engage audiences in new ways and extend their tasks 10 their walls.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Quinoa, of which both the seeds and leaves can be edible, is a crop native to the Andes Mountains. It took off in richer countries in the 1990s after NASA researchers recommended it as part of a potential space-colony diet. Over the past decade, quinoa, one of the leading crops that 31 on Bolivia’s high plains, 13,000 ft. above sea level, has become a premier product for foodies, health nuts and fair-trade enthusiasts. The gluten-free staple - in Bolivia it is produced solely by small-scale farmers and 90% is 32 - often decorates plates from celebrity chefs like Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay and has inspired entire cookbooks 33 to Salads, soups and stuffing boasting its nutritional goodness. It’s an unaccustomed role for such a humble crop, which poorer Bolivians often grew and ate instead of buying rice. “It was always comida para los indios (food for Indians),” says Benjamin Huarachi, a memberof the board of Bolivia’s largest quinoa growers’ association, “Today it’s food for the world’s richest.”It also provides food for thought about the 34 that arise when rich nations try to support farmers in the developing world. The colorful tall tufts (丛生植物）, which 35 one of the healthiest foods on the planet, have become Huarachi’s golden goose. As global food prices have risen, the price of quinoa has tripled in the past five years, to $1 per lb., a benefit to growers in the poorest region of South America’s poorest country. “Now we’ve got tractors for our fields and parabolic antennas (抛物面天线) for our homes,” he says.And trouble with the neighbors. In an economy dependent on unsteady commodity 36 , quinoa has made farmers richer, but it has also become an out-of-reach luxury for many Bolivians and 37 violent conflict. In February hundreds of farmers clashed over prime quinoa-growing territory, and dozens were injured. The high price of quinoa has 38 cut domestic consumption, sparking concerns about malnutrition, with many farmers scrambling to export all their quinoa, even supplementing their diets with foods like pasta.The series of problems raises concerns about whether the satisfying act of buying fair trade - which aims to help small farmers gain 39 to higher-end consumers abroad - can do more harm than good for the poor in developing countries. “When you transform a food into a commodity, there’s 40 breakdown in social relations and high environmental cost,” says Tanya Kerssen, a food-policy analyst for the food and development institute Food First, based in Oakland, Calif.Ⅱ. Reading ComprehensionsSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage, there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Why College is Not HomeThe college years are supposed to be a time for important growth in autonomy and the development of adult identity. However, now they are becoming an 41 period of adolescence, during which many of today’s students do not 42 adult responsibilities.For previous generations, college was 43 break from parental control; guidance and support needed to come from people of the same age and from within. In the past two decades, continued connections with and dependence on family, thanks to cell phones, email and social media, have increased significantly. Some parents go so far as to help with coursework. Instead of promoting the idea of college as a passage from the shelter of the family to autonomy, universities have 44 to the idea that they should provide the same environment as that of the home.To prepare for increased autonomy and responsibility, college need to be a time of 45 and experimentation. This process involves “trying on” new ways of thinking about oneself both intellectually and personally. 46 we should provide “safe spaces” within colleges, we must also make it safe to express opinions and challenge majority views. 47 growth and flexibility are fostered by strict debate and questioning.Learning to deal with the 48 world is equally important. Because a college community (群体) differs from the family, many students will struggle to find a sense of 49 . If students rely on administrations to 50 their social behavior and thinking pattern, they are not facing the challenge of finding an identity, within a larger and complex community.51 , the tendency for universities to monitor and 52 student behavior runs up against anothercharacteristic of young adults: the response to being controlled by their elders. If acceptable social behavior is too strictly defined (规定), the insensitive or aggressive behavior that administrators are seeking to minimize many actually be 53 . It is not surprising that young people are likely to burst out, particularly when there are reasons to do so.Our generation once joined hands and stood from at times of national emergence. What is lacking today is the54 between desire for autonomy and their understanding of an unsafe world. Therefore, there is the desire for their home to be replacement homes and not places to experience growth. But every college discussion about community values, social climates and behavior should include 55 of the development importance of students autonomy and self-regulation.41. A. expanded B. educational C. expected D. extended42. A. suppose B. acknowledge C. assume D. experience43. A. hesitant B. decisive C. anxious D. superion44. A. give up B. give away C. give in D. give out45. A. instruction B. exploration C. reflections D. preparation46. A. When B. While C. Since D. If47. A. Intellectual B. Spiritual C. Logical D. Psychological48. A. adult B. virtual C. real D. social49. A. satisfaction B. duty C. belonging D. curiosity50. A. understand B. train C. protect D. regulate51. A. Therefore B. Moreover C. Thus D. However52. A. change B. criticize C. shape D. motivate53. A. encouraged B. challenged C. agreed D. realized54. A. difference B. tension C. balance D. conflict55. A. observation B. recognition C. determination D. judgmentSection BDirections: Read the following two passage. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Some late Stone Age Europeans may have carried make-up inside miniature bottles worn around their necks or waists more than 6,000 yeas ago.Researchers have found traces of ingredients known to be used in cosmetic formulations (配方) by later civilizations inside small bottles unearthed in Slovenia, dating to between 4350 and 4100 B. C., more than 2,000 years earlier than previously thought. In 2014, Bine Kramberger at the Institute for the PCHS found a miniature ceramic bottle at an ancient site once occupied by people of the Lasinja culture in around 4350 B. C.. More than 100 similar bottles have also been found.Their purpose was unknown, but it is thought that some might have been children’s toys. Curiously, most of them have holes in their tiny handles or edges that archaeologists think people threaded string through, enabling them to beworn around the neck or waist. But Kramberger’s find was different because it contained a solid white substance. “It was clear that it had valuable information because in such old archaeological sites, we rarely find vessels that still retain remains of their former content,” he says.Long and thin stone tools were found near the bottle, which could have been used to extract (提炼) the substance within. Now, Kramberger and his colleagues have analysed the substance in the bottle and examined 13 others from the same period.The mystery material contained a while lead mineral called cerussite, while different lead minerals were identified in two other bottles. The three lead-containing bottles also had contents coming from beeswax inside.The bottles’ contents could have been used for painting, says Kramberger. But he says it is more likely that they were cosmetics, because they contained common ingredients for such products known from later cultures. Cerussite powder was very popular among the ancient Greeks and Romans for skin whitening and remedies, despite its known toxicity (毒性).Gaydarska says the new study supports what archaeologists have long thought - “that the abilities and cultures of Neolithic people were far more sophisticated than they are often given credit for”.56. The small bottles unearthed in Slovenia might have been used for the following purposes except.A. decorating the wearsB. entertaining childrenC. storing some valuablesD. whitening the skin57. What is the substance contained in the bottles, according to Kramberger’s finding?A. Beeswax.B. Cerussite.C. Stone tools.D. White paint.58. What can we infer from the article?A. Cerussite powder was a perfect solution to skin problems for ancient Europeans.B. Hundreds of mysterious small bottles were unearthed in Slovenia in 2014.C. The cultures of Neolithic people were commonly believed to be easy and simple.D. The technology of extracting substances was already advanced in ancient times.59. Which one could be the best title for this article?A. Content analysis of the bottles found in SloveniaB. Europeans may have worn make-up in the Stone AgeC. People in ancient times had an eye for beautyD. Various reasons for ancient Europeans’ wearing make-up(B)Life was easier when it wasn’t so long: learn when you’re young, work while you’re able, then resign yourself to a slow period repose (休息) —and decline. But in the past century, scientific advancements have added decades to the average human life span, leaving a person’s timeline with a long, often aimless tail.Finding rewarding ways to fill these extra years - particularly in ways that emphasize social ties —is the best way to prolong them, research is finding. “The things that we understand now to be important for healthy longevity” —things like connecting with others, a positive outlook, making peace with getting older —“have been trivialized over the years by some scientists. We now know that shouldn’t be the case,” says Paul Irving, chairman of the Center for the Future of Aging at the Milken Institute, a think tank that studies older age. “One of the great opportunities weall have is to continue that search for meaning, that aspiration to do our most enjoyable and important work later in our lives.”Here are other strategies that may help you make the most of your extra years.EMBRACE TECHNOLOGYIt’s hard to beat face time, but Face Time (and the like) can also help older adults feel less alone, research shows. “I think a lot of work can be done to make the existing social networks more accommodating to older adults,” Irving says.WELCOME AGINGYour feelings about getting older might determine how well you age and even how well your brain holds up against Alzheimer’s. A team of researchers at Yale University found that when people who thought negatively about aging were simply primed to view it in a better light, they said they felt more positively about aging and even showed improvements in physical strength.SET GOALS, TAKE RISKSPlenty of research links a sense of purpose to longevity. But how do people search for a purpose if they don’t have one? Take an online course, volunteer, do anything new that challenges you. “The assumption that you should only do one thing in your life, to me, makes no sense,” says Irving.EXPECT THE BESTPeople with a positive outlook recover better after having a heart attack than those who are more pessimistic, a recent study shows. That’s partly because a hopeful attitude is linked to other healthy behaviors, like quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy diet. Optimism is also linked to fewer chronic illnesses, less depression and even a stronger immune response to bugs like the flu.60. What does Paul Irving mean by saying “that shouldn’t be the case” in Paragraph 2?A. Emphasizing social ties should not be dismissed by those scientists.B. Healthy longevity is not an appropriate case for scientists to focus on.C. It’s improper for scientists to belittle the things that are important for longevity.D. The things important for healthy long life are not proved scientifically.61. Which strategy mentioned in the article can help fight against Alzheimer’s disease?A. Being open to technology.B. Becoming an optimist.C. Having a positive attitude to wards aging.D. Setting a life purpose.62. Which of the following statements is true according to the article?A. A positive outlook contributes to quicker recovery and healthy behaviors.B. Doing one thing well in life makes extra years in life meaningful.C. Extra years should not be spent committing to enjoyable work.D. Technology promotes and strengthens old people’s social network.(C)Insects are disappearing. The world has 25 per cent fewer terrestrial insects now than in 1990. This includes those we rely on to pollinate our crops and clean our rivers. If we don’t solve this problem very soon, some species will disappear.There are many causes for the insect decline, but insecticides (杀虫剂) are a major part of the problem. Those used today are longer lasting and up to 10,000 times more toxic than some that were banned in the 1970s. Adding to the problem is that these pesticides are now applied to crops prophylactically (预防地) and used whether pests are present or not.Overall, the amount of pesticide applied to the land is decreasing, but this is a grossly misleading statistic. A recent paper found that, between 2005 and 2015, there was a 40 per cent reduction in the amount of pesticide applied to crops measured by weight. But because modem insecticides are so much more toxic, the global toxicity of treated land to pollinating insects has more than doubled in the same period.Governments and regulating agencies are aware of the problem, and some parts of the world have moved to ban the use of certain insecticides outdoors in an attempt to help bees survive. But the pesticides used instead are just as toxic.One often-touted approach is to use pesticide-free pest control methods. These varied techniques are gathered under the name of integrated pest management (IPM) and have been around for decades. They offer effective crop protection and include methods such as crop rotation and the use of natural predators. But their adoption has been incredibly slow, because spraying pesticides is viewed as an easier option. As a result, IPM methods are unfortunately seldom used todayNeither changing insecticides nor shifting to IPM is a quick fix. We argue instead that we need a subtle shift in focus, away from killing pests and towards protecting crops.By using the minimal dose we need to protect crops, we could reduce the amount of insecticide to a fraction of what is used today. Farmers would benefit from these changes. They would spend less money on pesticides and improve crop production by keeping health pollinator insects about. Reducing insecticide doses won’t solve the insect decline problem but it is a move that could win us time to make food production more sustainable and reconcile (使和谐) farmlands and the natural ecosystems we crucially depend on. And that will allow insects to recover.63. According to the passage, which of the statements is NOT true about the insect decline?A. Currently-used pesticides are much more toxic than before.B. Pesticides have played a key role in reducing the number of insects.C. The amount of pesticides used is much more than before.D. The toxicity in pesticides lasts longer than before.64. Which of the following can replace the underlined word in paragraph 5?A. broadly-publicizedB. recently-createdC. frequently-criticizedD. generally-proved65. What is the best way to treat the insect decline?A. To protect crops rather than killing out insects.B. To raise large-scale natural predators of insects.C. To search and develop new pesticides.D. To shift to the IPM pesticide-controlling method.66. What is the best title for this passage?A. Insects control - there is still a long way to goB. Insects decline! Take measures right nowC. New findings in the field of insects controlD. Shift in pesticide use could help insects recoverSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.It’s Never Too Late to Pursue a DreamSix weeks before his 97th birthday, Giuseppe Paterno fulfilled the dream of a lifetime: He got a university degree. “Don’t get lost because you find obstacles —because there will always be obstacles,” Mr. Patero told reporters after he graduated with honors last week from the University of Palermo, where he received a degree in history and philosophy. “You have to be strong.”67. ______ It is partly because of his age. But he has also drawn attention because his life story speaks of commitment, a theme that has resonated (引起共鸣) as millions of schoolchildren in Italy and elsewhere face extraordinary uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemicBorn in Palenmo in 1923, the first of seven children in a ‘very poor family’, 68. ______ It was only after he retired, in the mid-1980s, that he returned to his books.“69. ______ You can remain young —if not in age at least in spirit —if you cultivate interests,” said Rossella Cancila, his thesis adviser and a professor of history at the University of Palermo.Italy’s university system is based on a three-year degree, followed by a two-year master’s course. 70. ______ He isn’t so sure. “I have to confess that in this moment, I don’t know whether I would cope with it with the same spirit,” he said, noting that all the attention had been a bit tiring. Still, Mr. Paterno said, he would probably enroll anyway. “I want to keep my option open.”Ⅳ. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following three passages. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.The fridge is considered a necessity. It has been so since the 1960s when packaged food first appeared with the label: “store in the refrigerator.”In my fridgeless Fifties childhood, I was fed well and healthy. The milkman came daily, the grocer, the butcher, the baker and the ice-cream man delivered two or three times a week. The Sunday meat would last until Wednesday and surplus bread and milk became all kinds of cakes. Nothing was wasted and we were never troubled by rotten food. Thirty years on, food deliveries have ceased, fresh vegetables are almost unobtainable in the country.The invention of the fridge contributes comparatively little to the art of food preservation. A vast variety ofwell-tried technique already existed —natural cooling, drying smoking, salting, sugaring, bottling...What refrigeration did promote was marketing —marketing hardware and electricity, marketing soft drinks, marketing dead bodies of animals around the globe in search of a good price.Consequently, most of the world’s fridges are to be found, not in the tropics where they might prove useful, but in the wealthy countries with mild temperatures where they are climatically almost unnecessary. Every winter, millions of fridges hum away continuously and at vast expense, busily maintaining an artificially-cooled space inside an artificially-heated house —while outside, nature provides the desired temperature free of charge.The fridge’s effect upon the environment has been evident, while its contribution to human happiness has been insignificant. If you don’t believe me, try it yourself. Invest a food cabinet and turn off your fridge next winter. You may miss the hamburgers but at least you will get rid of that terrible hum.Ⅳ. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 我总是对那些在我失意时安慰我的人心存感激.（grateful）73. 许多住大都市里奋斗的人向往慢节奏生活的乐趣.（long）74. 这家以牛排为特色的饭店很受欢迎，顾客至少要提前两周预定.（feature）75. 这部最近上映的电影旨在唤起公众对于边防军人的关注，他们冒着生命危险，不惜一切代价捍卫国家尊严. (concern)Ⅳ. Guided WritingDirections: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.孩子的成长和教育是社会热议的话题，现今父母包揽一切、孩子过度依赖等现象十分严重.请阅读下面的漫画，按要求写一篇文章.内容要求：描述漫画内容：分析漫画所揭示的问题；提出你的看法答案l. the most visited 2. Despite 3. has evolved 4. to have originated 5. them 6. what7. dates 8. nothing 9. can 10. beyond选词填空31. J 32. K 33. G 34. C 35. I36. H 37. D 38. E 39. F 40. A完形填空41-45 DCBCB 46-50 BADCD 51-55 BCADB阅读理解(A) 56-50 CBCB(B) 60-62 CCA(C) 63-66 CAAD(D) 67-70 DCBF翻译72. I am always grateful to those who care for me when I am in low spirits.73. Many people who struggle in big cities are longing to enjoy the pleasure of a slow-paced life.74. The restaurant which features steaks is so popular that the customers have to reserve a table at least two weeks ahead.75. The recently-released movie is intended to the public’s attention about the border soldiers, who risk/take the risk of their lives to defend national dignity at all costs.。
2023-2024学年四川省内江市第六中学高三下期入学考试英语试题
2023-2024学年四川省内江市第六中学高三下期入学考试英语试题Not everyone knows that Mogao Caves in China has a “little sister” — Yulin Caves, which is smaller but better preserved than Mogao Caves. This “little sister” has the most brilliant murals (壁画) which are large in scale (规模) and diverse in forms and skills, with much art value. Here is some information to refer to when planning your tour here.Daily Itinerary (行程)DAY 1: Visit Mingshashan in the middle afternoon when it is not very hot and sunburn is low.DAY 2: Visit Yulin Caves. You can visit up to 6 caves. After that, drive about 30 minutes to Suoyangcheng.DAY 3: Visit the newly opened Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center. You will watch two short but well-produced educational documentary movies about Mogao Caves. After the movies, take the interzonal bus to Mogao Caves.Highlights of This Tour●In-depth tour of Mogao Caves and Yulin Caves●Visiting Suoyangcheng — an ancient ruined city 2,000 years ago●Private tour package covering airport pick-up, accommodation, sightseeing and private tour guideBasic Information about Price●$380 per person●This price is based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in 4-star hotels and traveling with our private tour in low seasons.●This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, group size, hotel, class, etc. If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels.1. When can tourists see the documentary movies?A．On Day 1. B．On Day 2. C．On Day 3. D．Any day.2. What is a most interesting part of the tour?A．An old living city. B．In-depth travel in private.C．Free accommodations. D．Two brilliant tour guides.3. Where can you find the text probably?A．In a history textbook. B．On a travel agency website.C．In an academic journal. D．On an exhibition of murals.Jeremiah Thoronka was born in the fighting of the Sierra Leone civil war and grew up in the gutter (贫民窟) on the suburbs of the capital Freetown, having to burn wood for lighting and heating. Jeremiah saw with his own eyes how, in addition to the smog making breathing problems common, his young contemporaries fell behind in their schoolwork because of a lack of decent lighting.Energy poverty is a major issue in Sierra Leone—with just 26% of the population having access to electricity. In rural parts of the country, only 6% of people have electricity access, most of whom turn to solar lanterns and dry-cell batteries. As a result, it’s led to the destruction of forests as people cut down trees for firewood, which leaves Sierra Leone highly sensitive to extreme events like flooding and landslides. Families’ reliance on firewood also leads to frequent house fires.These life-threatening disadvantages and hardships fuelled Jeremiah’s passion for renewable energy and climate change advocacy. At 17, when studying at the African Leadership University in Rwanda, he launched a start-up called Optim Energy that transforms vibrations (震动) from vehicles and footfall on roads into an electric current. It is different from established renewable energy sources including wind or solar because it generates power without relying on changeable weather.Optim Energy ran a successful pilot program in Jeremiah’s neighbourhoods, Makawo in the northern part of Sierra Leone and Kuntoluh east of Freetown. With just two devices, the start-up provided free electricity to 150 households comprising around 1,500 citizens, as well as 15 schools where more than 9,000 students attend.Jeremiah is currently developing plans to expand into the healthcare field, which needs power to cool medicines and create enough light for treating patients after dark.4. What affected the young fellows’ academic performance?A．The war. B．The smog. C．The poorlighting. D．The breathing problem.5. What can we learn about “energy poverty” from paragraph 2?A．It is caused by solar lanterns and dry-cellbatteries.B．It has a worse impact on the city area.C．It brings about the destruction of forests. D．It increases the risk of forest fires.6. What is special about Optim Energy?A．It draws on vibrations to makeelectricity.B．It upgrades the use of solar energy.C．It runs a pilot program throughout thecity.D．It helps 9,000 students return to school.7. What message does the text want to convey?A．Electricity is the lifeblood of the city.B．Whoever is happy will make others happy too.C．Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.D．We are all in the gutter, but some are making it better.Carl Wieman, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist at Stanford University, excelled in the lab, where he created the Bose-Einstein condensate (玻色-爱因斯坦凝聚态). However, his mastery in the lab did not extend to the classroom. For years, he wrestled with what seemed to be a straightforward task: making undergraduates comprehend physics as he did. Laying it out for them—explaining, even demonstrating the core concepts of the discipline—was not working. Despite his clear explanations, his students’ cap acity to solve the problems he posed to them remained inadequate.It was in an unexpected place that he found the key to the problem: not in his classrooms but among the graduate students (研究生) who came to work in his lab. When his PH. D. candidates entered the lab, Wieman noticed, their habits of thought were no less narrow and rigid than the undergraduates. Within a year or two, however, these same graduate students transformed into the flexible thinkers he was trying so earnestly, and unsuccessfully, to cultivate. “Some kind of intellectual process must have been missing from the traditional education,” Wieman recounts.A major factor in the graduate students’ transformation. Wieman concluded, was their experience of intense social engagement around a body of knowledge — the hours they spent advising, debating with, and recounting anecdotes to one another. In 2019, a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences backed this idea. Tracking the intellectual advancement of several hundred graduate students in the sciences over the course of four years, its authors found that the development of crucial skills such as generating hypotheses (假设), designing experiments, and analyzing data was closely related to the students’ engagement w ith their peers in the lab, rather than the guidance they received from their faculty mentors (导师).Wieman is one of a growing number of Stanford professors who are bringing this “active learning” approach to their courses. His aspiration is to move science education away from the lecture format, toward a model that is more active and more engaged.8. What problem did Carl Wieman have with his undergraduates?A．Making them excel in the lab. B．Demonstrating lab experiments.C．Facilitating their all-round development. D．Enhancing their physics problem-solving.9. Which of the following best describes the graduate students who first joined Wieman’s lab?A．Limited in thinking. B．Resistant to new ideas.C．Flexible and earnest. D．Experienced and cooperative.10. What is crucial for developing students’ intelligent thought according to the 2019 study?A．Intense lab work. B．Peer pressure and evaluation.C．Academic interaction with fellows. D．Engagement with external society.11. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A．Transforming Graduates’ Habits B．Carl Wieman’s Nobel Prize JourneyC．The Nobel-Prize Winner’s Struggles D．Carl Wieman’s Education Innovation Since the 1950s, some 9.2 billion tonnes of plastic have been produced globally, of which only about10% has ever been recycled. Yet environmentally conscious companies and consumers continue to look to recycling as a way to ease the plastic problem. Manufacturing giants claim to be committedto making more of their products and packaging from recycled materials. However, this confidence masks (掩饰) a complex web of issues around plastic recycling. Recycling rates remain extremely low and critics argue that we should look at alternative ways to tackle plastic pollution.While many plastics have the potential to be recycled, most are not because the process is costly, complicated and the resulting product of a lower quality than the original. Despite rising demand for recycled plastic, few waste companies turn a profit. Part of this is because virgin plastic-linked to oil prices - is often cheaper than recycled plastic, meaning there is little economic incentive to use it. Worse yet, much of our plastic waste is difficult to recycle. Lightweight food packaging, like a mozzarella packet, contains different plastics, dyes and toxic additives (添加剂). This dirty mix means plastic recycled through mechanical methods- the most common form- can only be melted down and moulded (浇铸,塑造) again a couple of times before it becomes too fragile to be reused. And the nature of the process means plastic recycling has a carbon footprint of its own.Given all of these difficulties, environmental critics say recycling is not the solution-and argue that creating more products from recycled material to attract environmental consciousness merely worsens the problem. “The solution is to use less plastic and to stop misleading the public about the recyclability,” says Enck, president of Beyond Plastics, a US campaign group with a mission to end single-use plastic. “They should stop making false claims about the recyclability of plastics since they know most will either be littered (乱扔) or burned or landfilled (填埋). Using less plastics means shifting to reusable products and relying more on paper, cardboard, glass and metal- -all of which should be made from recycled content.”12. What is an environmentally conscious customer’s attitude towards recycling plastics?A．Suspicious. B．Favorable. C．Indifferent. D．Disapproving. 13. What does the underlined word “incentive” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A．motive. B．issue. C．crisis. D．policy.14. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A．The recycling process of plastics. B．Pollutants contained in recycled plastics.C．Reasons why users dislike recycled plastics. D．Contributing factors to low plastic recycling rates.15. What will the environmental critics be happy to see according to the text?A．Using metal or glass food containers. B．Littering recycled plastics in a landfill.C．Processing plastics in a mechanical way. D．Launching campaigns to promoterecyclability.Science fiction television has done a lot to shape how we view the meals of the future, from an evening dinner in pill form to machines giving us any meal we desire, on demand. 16 However, while these ideas for food creation are more than fifty years old, the way we produce and consume food has not changed very much. Even though there is enough food available today to feed the world, more than 870 million people do not have enough to eat. 17With the global population expected to grow to more than nine billion by 2050, demand for food will only increase. No pills or machines have solved our food problems yet.However, agricultural science has been responsible for saving huge numbers of lives. Science and technology helped us out of starvation during the 1960s and 70s when the world’s population exploded. 18 The result of this panic was the “green revolution”, which saw the intr oduction to farming of high production grains, improved irrigation systems and hybrid seeds, saving over one billion people from starvation19 Having enough food is only the first step. There are complications with natural disasters, conflict, poverty and environmental problems. All these can mean that the food supply is put at risk 20 Many people are concerned about “playing around with nature”, adjusting how food looks and tastes and smells, and other human interferences(干预), all of which are widespread.Anyhow, the world has not been completely saved from starvation, but we are on the way to get there.Have you ever found yourself in a situation where something you enjoy on a daily basis is suddenly not available to you? For several weeks I volunteered on a ________ on the big island of Hawaii. My ________ in doing so: to learn how to grow my own food in a sustainable way, along with experiencing a simpler ________.Being an average twenty-something citizen of the ________ world, I spend a lot of free time using mobile devices. Before coming to Hawaii, I’d n ever made an effort to ________ that. When I arrived at the farm and discovered that the WiFi, ________ mainly by solar panels on the roof of my small room, wasn’t working normally, I knew a ________ to learn about myself had come knocking. Over the first couple days, I frequently thought about ________ my social media before realizing that I couldn’t. I ________ this source of entertainment and felt ________ from the world. I was________ that someone would message me and think I was ________ them. After it fully sank in that I couldn’t connect to my social networks, I felt more ________ in my immediate environment.My attention was less ________ while working on tasks. Though I still periodically felt ________, my anxiety faded and suddenly, I realized how much more time I had for the things that gave me a deeper, more real sense of achievement and ________: for me, this included yoga and mindful movement, reading, and being out in ________.My digital detox was not something I chose to do ________, but I’m thankful that it happened this way. ________ I value my devices just as much as I did before the digital detox, I realize that being ________ about how I use them is key to keeping my phone a positive addition to my life.21.A．farm B．beach C．playground D．river22.A．method B．purpose C．advantage D．suggestion23.A．solution B．custom C．principle D．lifestyle24.A．unique B．modern C．perfect D．complex25.A．change B．blame C．explore D．destroy26.A．challenged B．repaired C．powered D．closed27.A．vacation B．difficulty C．routine D．chance28.A．checking B．inventing C．building D．quitting29.A．respected B．missed C．praised D．accepted30.A．broken up B．fed up C．cut off D．paid off31.A．anxious B．surprised C．embarrassed D．cautious32.A．repeating B．answering C．ignoring D．criticizing33.A．experienced B．absorbed C．concerned D．disappointed34.A．received B．escaped C．caught D．distracted35.A．delighted B．greedy C．lonely D．convinced36.A．peace B．urgency C．ambition D．loss37.A．return B．place C．danger D．nature38.A．nervously B．reasonably C．carelessly D．willingly39.A．If B．After C．While D．Because40.A．bored B．selective C．familiar D．patient阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
湖南省长沙市第一中学2022-2023学年高三上学期入学考试英语试题
湖南省长沙市第一中学2022-2023学年高三上学期入学考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解James Dyson is the inventor of the cyclone(气旋) Dyson vacuum cleaner that completely transformed the way vacuum cleaners are designed. Traditional vacuum cleaners would suck up air and dust using a fan and then the dust was filtered by the pores(气孔) in the bag. The dust stayed in the bag and the air escaped. The problem with that design was that the pores in the bag very quickly get blocked with the dust, the air couldn’t escape and so the sucking power and cleaning efficiency drops.Dyson’s cyclone technology doesn’t use any bags at all. Air is sucked into a plastic cone-shaped object. The dust is separated from the air thanks to centrifugal forces(离心力). The dust falls to the bottom and is collected in a tray and pure air escapes. No blocking, no loss of suction and no smells.It took him 15 years of his life and over 5,000 prototypes working in his garage to come up with a working model! Completing the design of the cyclone cleaner was just the start of Dyson’s incredible story. You would think that the manufacturers of traditional cleaners would have been eager to do a deal with Dyson in order to license his superior product. — Wrong!From their short-sighted perspective, they didn’t want to pay Dyson licensing fees for his invention because that would reduce their net profit. In their opinion, they could just carry on with their inferior product and continue making their massive profits. They refused to do business with Dyson, certain that his invention would go away without their investment.Most people would have just given up there. Not Dyson. He made the decision to start his own manufacturing company and to beat them at their own game. In 1993, he set up a factory in the UK to produce the Dyson Dual Cyclone and then started advertising it directly to the British public using TV ads with the slogan “Say goodbye to the bag”. It was a huge success and went on to outsell cleaners made by the very same manufacturers that had rejected him. Sweet revenge.1．What is the major difference between Dyson’s product and other vacuum cleaners?A．It uses fewer bags.B．It produces less noise.C．It allows for the free flow of air.D．It sucks up air and dust using a fan. 2．Why didn’t the manufacturers cooperate with Dyson?A．Because the public were not interested in his ads.B．Because Dyson had already set up his own company.C．Because they believed his product was less profitable.D．Because they thought their existing products were superior.3．What qualities contributed to Dyson’s success?A．Teamwork spirit and generosity.B．Commitment and persistence.C．Integrity and kindness.D．Punctuality and creativity.Music makes life better in many ways. The fact that music can make a difficult task more tolerable may be why students often choose to listen to it while doing their homework. But is listening to music the smart choice for students who want to optimize their learning? A new study suggests that for some students, listening to music is a wise strategy, but for others, it isn’t. The effect of music on cognitive(认知的) functioning appears to depend partly on your personality — specifically, on your need for external stimulation.Researchers not only assessed listeners’ personality but also changed the difficulty of the task and the complexity of the music. Participants first completed a personality test used to determine the need for external stimulation. They then engaged in an easy cognitive task (searching for the letter A in lists of words) and a more challenging one (remembering word pairs). Participants finished both tasks under one of two sound conditions: (1) no music, (2) with music.The data suggest that for those with a high need of external stimulation, on the simple task of finding A’s, such subjects’ scores for the music condition were significantly worse than those for the silent condition. On the complex task of learning word pairs, their performance was worse whenever music was played. For those with a low need of external stimulation, however, on the simple task of findings A’s, such participants’ scores for the music condition were dramatically better than those for the silent condition. On the complex task of learning word pairs, the participants showed a small but reliable benefit when listening to music.According to the study, there are substantial individual differences in the impact of music on cognitive function, resulting in personalized recommendations regarding itspresence in the classroom. Students who are easily bored and who seek out stimulation should be cautious of adding music to the mix. On the other hand, students with a low need for stimulation may benefit significantly from the presence of music.With the right personality, the right music and the right task, the presence of music may significantly improve cognitive functioning. Given the benefits of music, subscription to Spotify just might pay for itself.4．What can we learn about the study in paragraph 2?A．It only involved the participants’ response to music.B．The difficulty of the two tasks decreased in the experiment.C．Participants completed two tasks when composing songs.D．Participants were grouped by their need for external stimulation.5．What can we infer from the results shown in paragraphs 3-4?A．The complexity of tasks might reduce the benefit of music.B．Students should listen to music when performing complex tasks.C．Students with less external stimulation perform badly with music.D．The presence of music suits students seeking for external stimulation.A．A psychology journal.B．A music platform.C．A travel guide.D．A personality test.7．What could be the best title for the article?A．Why is music essential in your study?B．Is music beneficial to your personality?C．Does music boost your cognitive performance?D．How can music affect your external stimulation?Geothermal(地热的) power generation is one of our most stable renewable energy resources. Heat generated below the Earth’s surface can provide an almost unlimited supply to power and heat homes. And while geothermal electricity only accounts for around one percent of global generation, that is set to at least triple by 2050.The Geysers in California is the world’s largest geothermal electricity complex. It produces enough electricity from its 18 power plants for 725,000 homes, totaling 20 percent of the state’s renewable energy. Superheated “dry steam” is channeled from a large sandstonereservoir heated by a large magma chamber(岩浆房) more than four miles beneath the surface.Heat is captured from its passage through the rock and the heated water converts into electricity. Cooled water is then recycled and pumped back to gather more heat. EGS (enhanced geothermal systems) technologies will open up many more sites for geothermal energy. “You can effectively put a power plant anywhere,” said Will Pettit, director of the Geothermal Resources Council. “All you have to do is drill(钻孔) deep enough and you will find hot rock.”Most geothermal plants actually use a flash steam technique, where hot water (at 360F or 180C) is drawn up, passed into lower pressure tanks and ‘flashed’ into steam to power a turbine(涡轮机). Binary cycle(双元循环) plants are the growth technology because they can operate at lower water temperatures and more diverse geographical locations. They use moderately hot water to heat a secondary fluid with a lower boiling point — as low as 135F — to drive turbines.Geothermal plants already emit 11 times less carbon dioxide per unit of electricity than the average US coal power plant. They can also operate 24 hours a day to provide a solid base load for homes and businesses.There are drawbacks too. Seismic activity around drilling wells is a factor. High investment costs are another. But the US government is backing the sector with multi-million dollar funds to push forward advanced EGS research. Geothermal energy is set to play a big part in the low-carbon electricity future.8．What do Will Pettit’s words suggest in paragraph 3?A．It takes great effort to develop geothermal power.B．Geothermal power development is money-consuming.C．Geothermal power plants can be set up in certain places.D．More geothermal energy can be found with advanced technology.9．What can be inferred from paragraph 4?A．Power plants are not affected by water.B．Hot water is used to power a turbine directly.C．Binary cycle plants are less restricted to locations.D．A flash steam technique is a must in geothermal plants.10．What is the main idea of the article?A．Traditional power has been replaced by geothermal power in America.B．Businesses are competing to gain an advantage in geothermal power.C．Geothermal power is likely to be the best chance to sustainable power.D．EGS technologies have come into widespread application around the world. 11．What is the writer’s attitude towards geothermal power?A．Optimistic.B．Pessimistic.C．Indifferent.D．Concerned.二、七选五As time goes on, neuroscientists learn more about the wonders of human brains. The deeper understanding offers ways to enhance your brain to work in your favor. You don’t have to be a brain scientist to do it! 12When you hear the word hack, you might be reminded of the snaky computer science term. Computer hackers need to understand the inner workings of a computer to break into its system. 13 They need to know how the brain works to change its neural network. With this knowledge, people have come up with ways to optimize brain performance and stick to healthier habits.Neurohackers use their knowledge of how the brain works to change though patterns, like daily habits. Doing this requires understanding the way habits form in the brain. Whenever you repeat a task, the brain connects its wires together between brain cells. Over time, these habits become hardwired into the brains. 14 They help carry out simple everyday tasks without much thought or attention. The trouble comes up when your brain wires unhealthy habits, such as negative self-talk.15 You need to rewire! And that requires mindfulness — a conscious awareness of your brain’s behaviors and patterns at the very moment when they occur. In this way, you can change those habits in the direction that you want.Below the conscious mind lives the subconscious, a deeper mental space that hosts what you have previously engraved into your mind. 16 Then, you can “hack” brain patterns, train thoughts toward positive circuits, and slowly develop healthier habits over time.A．Find out what neurohacking is.B．The same goes for neurohackers.C．Just learn how to hack your brain.D．How can you improve your mindfulness?E．How do you change those undesirable habits?F．Habits free up our brains so that we can learn new things.G．With proper practices, you’ll build a deeper awareness of your own brain.三、完形填空“I want you to drive home.”Sitting behind the steering wheel, his body looked tense and 19 . “Mom,” he said quietly, “I can’t do this. I’m not ready.”“It’s okay,” I said. “You’re 20 going to feel ready. At some point, you just have to go for it.”“No,” he took a deep breath and 21 my father’s words. “Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits. You told me that!”For a brief moment, time 22 . I saw the very old photograph forever 23 in my memory. It shows my family standing arm in arm and 24 for the camera, with the then tallest roller coaster(过山车) we decided to ride together in the background. No one knew I was 25 terrified. I just didn’t want to be the one to stay behind. We 26 our way up the line and finally reached the end. Suddenly, my body was stiff with 27 , and I knew: I just couldn’t do it.Too 28 to face my family, I simply called over my shoulder to Dad that I was leaving. Dad asked me what happened. “I guess I was too chicken. Sorry.” What Dad said next 29 surprised me. “Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits,” he said. “And don’t let someone make you do something you’re not comfortable with. I’m proud of you for the choice you made.” This was the exact 30 of what I expected him to say.Instantly, I understood exactly how my son felt. Knowing the limits isn’t an 31 of weakness. It’s actually a sign of strength.17．A．plugged in B．pulled over C．stepped in D．swung over18．A．traded B．provided C．shared D．refreshed 19．A．immature B．indifferent C．uncomfortable D．irrelevant 20．A．always B．surely C．forever D．never 21．A．expected B．wondered C．recalled D．imagined 22．A．passed B．faded C．froze D．flew 23．A．pressed B．drafted C．polished D．carved 24．A．looking B．applying C．smiling D．inquiring 25．A．scarcely B．secretly C．similarly D．still 26．A．inched B．found C．led D．bounced 27．A．regret B．fear C．sadness D．dizziness 28．A．embarrassed B．disappointed C．discouraged D．pessimistic 29．A．hardly B．completely C．normally D．rarely 30．A．remark B．comment C．comfort D．opposite 31．A．assumption B．introduction C．anticipation D．indication四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
高三英语上学期入学考试试题高三全册英语试题_01
领兑市安插阳光实验学校高三英语上学期入学考试试题第一卷一. 听力理解（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）听完录音后，从各题所给的四个选项中选出能回答所提问题的最佳选项，所有录音材料仅读一遍。
听第1段材料，回答第1小题1、What did the man say about the cell phone?A. It was a gift.B. He made it a gift.C. He would sell it.D. It got late calls.听第2段材料，回答第2小题2. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a library.B. In an office.C. In a bookstore.D. In a grocery store.听第3段材料，回答第3小题3. What will Olga do in the evening?A. Go to see a play.B. Go to visit Susan.C. Go to the disco.D. Go to meet his father.听第4段材料，回答第4小题4. Which book has Peter’s brother got already?A. English textbooks. B. Chinese textbooks.C. A chemistry book.D. A history book.听第5段材料，回答第5小题5. Why does Jane eat a fruit for lunch?A. She is on a diet.B. She loves fruit a lot.C. She can get nothing else.D. She is in a rush for the work.听第6段材料，回答第6至8小题6. Why is Tom thinking of a part-time job?A. To get some experience.B. To make some money.C. To meet people.D. To get data for his school project.7. What does Tom dislike about delivering newspapers?A. Rising early.B. Memorizing addresses.C. Walking a lot.D. Working alone.8. Which of the following could Tom do while baby-sitting?A. Meet friends.B. Watch TV.C. Drink beer.D. Listen to music.听第7段材料，回答第9至11小题9. Which part of the party did Leila enjoy most?A. Games.B. Dancing.C. Singing.D. Eating.10. What was the girl from Class Three usually like?A. Determined.B. Easy-going.C. Confident.D. Shy.11. What did the speakers say about Tracy?A. She had professional potential.B. She was good but a bit nervous.C. She learned singing from a professor.D. She was famous for singing.听第8段材料，回答第12和13小题12. Why dose Mary need a camera?A. To photograph the weekend camping.B. To photograph the landscape in Wales.C. To take pictures of wild birds.D. To improve her photography skills.13. What must Mary do to borrow the camera?A. Give John some batteries.B. Invite John to camp together.C. Make sure nothing goes wrong with it.D. Show that she knows how to use it.听第9段材料，回答第14至17小题14. What does Rachel do at the present?A. She edits films.B. She designs ads.C. She composes music.D. She works as a film director.15. Where did Rachel learn about the job?A. From online ads.B. From her friends.C. From the newspaper.D. From the movie studio.16. What was Rachel advised to do to get the job?A. Keep calling.B. Meet the boss.C. Email the personal officer.D. Deliver the resume personally.17. Who helped Rachel a lot to get the job?A. Her parents.B. Her teacher.C. The interviewer.D. The career advisor.听第10段材料，回答第18至20小题18. What is most needed in the speaker’s job?A. Experience.B. Creative ideas.C. Attractive appearance.D. Knowledge in advertising.19. Why does the speaker like his job?A. It is usually well-paid.B. It has an excellent environment.C. It brings a sense of achievement.D. It offers an opportunity to travel aboard.20. What do we know about the speaker’s boss?A. He is truly a good leader.B. He is an expert in advertising.C. He is difficult to get along with.D. He is very strict with his employees.二. 英语运用（共35题，每小题1分，满分35分。
高中新生入学英语考试试卷(附参考答案)
高中新生入学英语考试试卷(附参考答案)英语考生注意：��1．本试卷分试题卷和答题卡两部分。
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2019-2020年高三入学考试英语试题含解析
2019-2020年高三入学考试英语试题含解析第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A, B, C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What’s the correct time?A. 2:35B. 1:25C. 2:252. How long did it take the woman to finish the paper?A. Less than one and a half hours.B. Not over an hour.C. Over an hour and a half.3. What’s Jack’s telephone number?A. 68649987B. 69634987C. 686349874. What does the man really want to do?A. To read the advertisement.B. To call the manager.C. To get a job.5. What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A. Typist and bossB. Wife and husbandC. Friends第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A. B. C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6,7题。
6. What does the man find most difficult in learning English?A. SpeakingB. ListeningC. Reading7. What does the woman advise him to do?A. To practice more.B. To buy a radio.C. Both A and B.听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。
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四川省眉山市彭山区第一中学2024-2025学年高三上学期开学考试英语试题一、阅读理解There are tons of physics textbooks available around the world. Based on our web research, here are our top four picks with the introduction of physics in simple, practical language.Mechanics, Relativity, and ThermodynamicsThis book is a collection of online teachings by Professor R. Shankar. Shankar is one of the first to be involved in the innovative Open Yale Courses program. It is a perfect introduction to college-level physics. Students of chemistry, engineering, and AP Physics will find this book helpful.Physics for Students of Science and EngineeringThis book helps students to read scientific data, answer scientific questions, and identify fundamental concepts. The new and improved 10th edition features multi-media resources, and questions to test students’ understanding of each concept.The Feynman Lectures on PhysicsRichard Feynman is regarded as one of the greatest teachers of physics to walk the face of the earth. This book is a collection of Feynman’s lectures. In his words, these lectures all began as an experiment, which, in turn, formed the basis of this book.University Physics with Modern PhysicsThe book is recognized for teaching and applying principles of physics through a narrative (叙事的) method. To ensure a better understanding and ability to apply these concepts, worked examples are provided, giving students tools to develop problem-solving skills and conceptual understanding.1．What do the first two books have in common?A．They are improved editions.B．They are written by professors.C．They favor students of engineering.D．They feature multi-media resources.2．Which book best suits students who enjoy learning physics through practical examples?A．Mechanics, Relativity, and Thermodynamics.B．Physics for Students of Science and Engineering.C．The Feynman Lectures on Physics.D．University Physics with Modern Physics.3．Where is this text probably taken from?A．An online article.B．A research paper.C．A physics textbook.D．A science journal.Tech businessman Jared Isaacman, who made a fortune in tech and fighter jets, bought an entire flight and took three “everyday” people with him to space. He aimed to use the private trip to raise $200 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, half coming from his own pocket.His crew included a St. Jude worker with direct ties to the activity, representing the activity’s pillar (核心) of Hope, a professor, and another person, representing the pillar of Generosity, chosen as part of a $200 million St. Jude fundraising program. All were invited to join in donating to reach the ambitious overall campaign goal in support of St. Jude’s current multi-billion dollar expansion to speed up research advances and save more children worldwide. Anyone donating to St. Jude would be entered into a random drawing for the “Generosity” seat.Isaacman has been “really interested in space” since he was in kindergarten. He dropped out of high school when he was 16, got a GED certificate and started a business in his parents’ basement that became the beginning of Shift4 Payments, a credit card processing company. He set a speed record flying around the world in 2009 while raising money for the Make-A-Wish program, and later established Draken International, the world’s largest private fleet (舰队) of fighter jets.Now he has realized his childhood dream-boarding a spaceship, launched in Florida and orbiting the Earth for three days in the history-making event. He called it an “epic (史诗般的) adventure”. “I truly want us to live in a world 50 or 100 years from now where people are jumping their rockets,” Isaacman said. “And if we’re going to live in that world, we’d better deal withchildhood cancer successfully along the way.”4．Why did Isaacman raise funds for St. Jude?A．To expand a fundraising programme.B．To perform an act of great generosity.C．To make his childhood dream come true.D．To encourage St. Jude’s life-saving work. 5．What is mainly talked about in paragraph 3?A．The commercial skills of Isaacman.B．The growth experience of Isaacman.C．The reason for Isaacman’s good deeds.D．The beginning of Isaacman’s business. 6．What can be learned about the “epic adventure”?A．It was a multi-day journey.B．It will be common in the future.C．It involved three civilians in total.D．It is a symbol of hope for a better life. 7．What message is conveyed in Isaacman’s story?A．No sweet without sweat.B．Many hands make light work.C．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.D．A penny saved is a penny earned.Is diet soda safe? If you’re concerned about sugar, diet products seem a better option, sweet and not so bad for you. Wrong! Drinking diet soda regularly can increase your risk of diseases. Despite the fact that we call these drinks “diet”, the artificial sweeteners they contain are linked to weight gain, not loss.There’s the latest evidence that they increase the risk of depression, which comes from a new analysis by researchers at Harvard Medical School. The team drew upon a data set of nearly 32,000 female nurses, ages 42 to 62 when the study began. It turned out that the nurses who consumed the most diet drinks had a 37 percent higher chance of depression, compared to those who drank the least or none.Diet soda also increases your risk of stroke (中风), according to a separate meta-analysis that included 72 studies. Looking for the causes behind the stroke, researchers took various blood measurements when 12 healthy volunteers in their 20s drank water, soda, or diet soda. The result showed that both sodas slowed the flow of blood within the brain. Though the effect didn’t seem sufficient to cause stroke, slower blood flow could have accumulating effects.Other researchers have found that diet soda increases the risk of dementia (痴呆), from data from nearly 178,000 volunteers tracked over an average of nine years. That’s not a big surprise.An earlier study of about 4,300 volunteers concluded that drinking diet soda every day was tied to three times the risk of dementia over the following decade. The researchers looked at brain scans and the results of mental function assessments. A daily diet soda was linked to smaller brains and aggravates long-term memory, two risk factors for dementia.Avoiding depression, stroke, and dementia is an obvious goal for whoever desires to age healthily. So you know what to do.8．How does the author present his point of view?A．By analyzing causes.B．By giving opinions.C．By quoting specialists.D．By presenting research.9．What effect might diet soda have on people?A．Slight weight loss.B．Increased blood flow.C．Raised depression risk.D．Severe mental decline.10．Which can best replace the underlined word “aggravates” in paragraph 4?A．Deletes.B．Worsens.C．Motivates.D．Stimulates. 11．What might the author advise us to do?A．Quit consuming diet sodas.B．Limit the daily sugar intake.C．Set achievable health goals.D．Follow fixed aging process.Recent developments in robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning have brought us in the eye of the storm of a new automation age. About half of the work carried out by people was likely to be automated by 2055 with adaption to technology, a McKinsey Global Institute report predicted.Automation can enable businesses to improve performance by reducing errors and improving quality and speed, and in some cases achieving outcomes that go beyond human capabilities. At a time of weak productivity growth worldwide, automation technologies can provide the much-needed promotion of economic growth, according to the report. Automation could raise productivity growth globally by 0.8 percent to 1.4 percent. At a global level, technically automated activities involved 1.1 billion employees and 11.9 trillion U.S. dollars in wages, the report said.The report also showed that activities most influenced by automation were physical ones inhighly structured and predictable environments, as well as data collection and processing. In the United States, these activities make up 51 percent of activities in the economy, accounting for almost 2.7 trillion dollars in wages. They are most common in production, accommodation and food service, and the retail (零售) trade. And it’s not just low-skill, low-wage work that is likely to be influenced by automation; middle-skill and high-paying, high-skill occupations, too, have a degree of automation potential.The robots and computers not only can perform a range of routine physical work activities better and more cheaply than humans, but are also increasingly capable of accomplishing activities that require cognitive (认知的) capabilities, such as feeling emotions or driving.While much of the current debate about automation has focused on the potential that many people may be replaced and therefore lose their financial resources, the analysis shows that humans will still be needed: The total productivity gains will only come about if people work alongside machines.12．What is the report mainly about?A．Comparisons of robots with humans.B．Analysis of automation’s potential in economy.C．Prediction of the unemployment problem.D．Explanations of the concept of the automation age.13．What might happen in 2055 according to the text?A．Automation will cause weak productivity growth.B．Automation will reduce employees’ wages.C．Activities like data collection and processing will disappear.D．Activities involve feeling emotions can be performed by robots.14．How does the author feel about human workers?A．Worried.B．Mixed.C．Optimistic.D．Doubtful.15．Which can be a suitable title for the text?A．Automation: A challenge to all?B．Automation: Where to go from here?C．Automation: Who is the eventual winner?D．Automation: A future replacement for humans?Sustainable travel is now one of the fastest-growing movements. Its goal is to meet the needs of the tourism industry without harming natural and cultural environments. 16 Here are some concrete ways to reduce your environmental impact as a traveler.17 Travel doesn’t have to be about going somewhere far away. It’s the art of exploration, discovery and getting out of your comfort zone, all of which can just as well be nearby. Find somewhere nearby you haven’t been, get in your car, and go for a visit. You never know what you’ll come across.Make greener transportation choices. After walking, public transportation is the next best way to explore new destinations. 18 When it comes to longer distances, buses and trains are your best way of getting around, both of which can be quite an experience in and of itself.Avoid over-visited destinations. If you can, avoid places with over-tourism. You’ll find fewer crowds and lower prices, and you also won’t be putting as much pressure on local communities struggling to keep up. And, from a personal-enjoyment point of view, who wants to deal with crowds or long lines? No one. 19Take a nature-related trip. If you want to better understand and appreciate the natural world, try taking a trip with the single purpose of connecting with nature. 20 I promise that when you come home, you’ll have a new viewpoint on why we’re all so focused on being environmentally friendly these days.A．Stay close to home.B．Find an ideal place to explore.C．Sustainable travel can be useful to support communities.D．Not only is it better for the environment, but it’s cheaper as well.E．Get in touch with the world in a way that sitting at home doesn’t.F．If not managed properly, tourism can have incredibly negative impacts.G．Visiting less-visited destinations can be much more enjoyable and rewarding.二、完形填空Last Friday, I headed to work on a crowded subway. Eyes glued to my 21 , I surfed the Internet. As the doors closed, I heard the overhead voice. I generally 22 the repeated announcements. But this one was 23 .“Good morning,” said an energetic voice. It was such a nice voice, with such a nice 24 , that I looked up, catching the eye of a fellow 25 . “Paddington Station will be your next stop, your first opportunity to change for the two or three trains. It’s a new day, a new year, and a time for second chances. Please 26 your steps as you leave the train!”I smiled, and the woman whose eyes I’d caught smiled, too. We 27 . Then we did the thing that nobody ever does on a subway — we 28 to each other. Other passengers smiled, too. Our smiles lasted as the train reached Paddington Station. Together, we 29 to the very train that we might have the opportunity to 30 in limited time. On this train, I felt relieved and smiled. Then I got off at my stop and started my day. I felt so good in the office. That nice feeling 31 all day.What happened? Could it be that an unusually 32 announcement and small talks with a 33 changed my mood? Yes, I believed so. Maybe I enjoyed the smile, the laugh, and the 34 philosophy. I realized that just saying “hello” might make you feel unexpectedly good. It’s the 35 , though, that makes me feel most important.21．A．seat B．phone C．book D．exit 22．A．forget B．doubt C．mistake D．ignore 23．A．different B．similar C．terrible D．funny 24．A．greet B．sense C．tone D．note 25．A．director B．passenger C．worker D．guide 26．A．take out B．speed up C．arrange for D．watch out for 27．A．laughed B．stopped C．refused D．wondered 28．A．referred B．objected C．spoke D．turned 29．A．walked B．rushed C．moved D．headed 30．A．miss B．repair C．control D．catch 31．A．ended B．began C．lasted D．changed 32．A．optimistic B．meaningful C．amusing D．powerful33．A．friend B．colleague C．stranger D．broadcaster 34．A．irregular B．improper C．illogical D．unexpected 35．A．transportation B．connection C．direction D．invitation三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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四川省成都市蓉城名校联考2024-2025学年高三上学期入学考试英语试题一、阅读理解Best Places to Travel in 2024Get your suitcase ready, because we came up with the definitive list of the best places to travel this year. These trips will be epic!CambodiaCambodia is a must-see destination for many travelers. With the addition of luxury hotels and vacation land, travelers can now enjoy a truly luxurious experience in Cambodia — mixing ancient ruins and culture, cuisine and handicrafts, rainforest and jungle, and ending with a wonderful beach stay. In the little-visited Cardamom Forest Protected Area, options for hiking, mountain biking, boating and bird-watching are plentiful.ParosVisiting the island is one of the best things to do in Greece since it means enjoying pleasant beaches surrounded by the blue waters of the Aegean Sea. While you’re here, explore the winding streets and charming villages of Naoussa and Lefkes, and drink coffee or wine at the beautiful port of Parikia.TexasAs far as natural wonders go, it’s hard to beat a total solar eclipse (日食) for impressiveness… and for being easily predictable. But even if you know the eclipse’s path, you’ll still need to get to a spot with good visibility. That’s where Texas comes in.Ras Al KhaimahRas Al Khaimah is a great spot for outdoors y types, who can swim in the clear blue waters, then head off for a quad biking (四轮摩托车) adventure in the desert or fly across the desert on the world’s longest zipline. If you get a chance to spend New Year’s Eve here, don’t miss it. The Emirate holds multiple Guinness World Records for its magnificent fireworks performances held during its New Year’s celebrations.1．What do Cambodia and Paros have in common?A．They own well-known ports.B．They have delightful beaches.C．They offer options for boating.D．They host recent sporting events.2．Which place will you choose for a clear view of a total solar eclipse?A．Cambodia.B．Paros.C．Texas.D．Ras Al Khaimah. 3．What is special about Ras Al Khaimah?A．It is known for its colorful nightlife.B．It has some fantastic beaches in the world.C．It is home to ancient ruins and cultural sites.D．It offers adventurous activities like motorcycling.I recently watched the Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary on Netflix, and I have to tell you how impressed I was with his life story.I remember back in high school when my girl Clara and I were the only two girls in the gym working out and lifting weights. Yes, this was back in the dinosaur days when girls didn’t go to the gym. There were all these posters around Arnold. He was the bodybuilder of the day. He won the Mr. Universe title aged 20, and subsequently the Mr. Olympia title seven times. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time and has written many books and articles about it. He was a hero to so many of us gym rats.But what got me was his determination to get where he is today. He had a dream, and he went after it. He came from a small town on the other side of the world. They said he couldn’t make it in bodybuilding, but he went on to be one of the world’s most famous bodybuilders. They said he would never be an actor because of his accent, but in spite of that, he became box office gold. They said he had no potential for becoming a governor, but he showed them, winning not one but two terms in office and making some world changes while in there.He didn’t let anything or anyone stop him from what he wanted. No matter how many disappointments, how many failures, or how many people told him he couldn’t do it, it just made him more determined to prove them wrong.So today, my friends, the lesson here is to never give up, to hold onto your dream no matter how crazy others may think it is. To work hard and despite how many times you get knocked down or told no, that you keep fighting. Because as you can see here, dreams do come true. 4．What first inspired the author’s admiration for Schwarzenegger?A．His career as an actor.B．His success in politics.C．His contributions to literature.D．His achievements in bodybuilding.5．How did Schwarzenegger demonstrate his determination?A．By directing a film.B．By realizing his dreams.C．By telling his life story.D．By voting for a governor.6．What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A．The value of setting achievable goals.B．The necessity of seeking fame and recognition.C．The importance of maintaining physical fitness.D．The significance of perseverance and determination.7．Where is this text most likely from?A．A diary.B．A guidebook.C．A blog.D．A novel.For years, Egyptologists have hotly debated how the massive pyramids (金字塔) of ancient Egypt (埃及) were built more than 4,000 years ago. Now, a team of engineers and geologists brings a new theory to the table—a water lift device that would have floated the heavy stones up through the middle of Egypt’s oldest pyramid using stored water.Ancient Egyptians built the Step Pyramid for Pharaoh Djoser in the 27th century BC, and it was the tallest structure at the time, coming in at about 62 meters tall. But how exactly the structure was erected, with a number of stones weighing in at 300 kilograms, has remained a centuries-old mystery, according to the study published Monday in the journal PLOS One.“Many detailed publications have discussed pyramid-building procedures and provided real examples, but these usually focus on more recent, better-documented, and smaller pyramids of the Middle and New Kingdoms (1,980 to 1,075 BC),” said lead author Dr. Xavier Landreau, CEO of Paleotechnic, a privately owned research institute in Paris that studies ancient technologies.“The techniques involved could include ramps (活动坡道), cranes (起重机), or a combination of these methods,” he added in an email. “But what about the Old Kingdom pyramids (2,675 to 2,130 BC), which are much bigger? While human strength and ramps may be the only construction force for small structures, other techniques may have been used for large pyramids.”Using a combined approach, the new paper was the first to report a system matching the Step Pyramid’s internal architecture, the authors wrote.A complex water treatment system drawing upon local resources could have created a water-powered elevator within the pyramid’s internal vertical passage. Some type of float would have raised the heavy stones up the middle of the pyramid, according to the study.8．What does the underlined word “erected” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Changed.B．Designed.C．Built.D．Destroyed. 9．Which may play a role in building small pyramids according to Dr. Landreau?A．People and ramps.B．Ramps and cranes.C．People and cranes.D．Water and ramps.10．What is the main advantage of the water lift device in building pyramids?A．It simplifies the use of ramps.B．It helps to make heavy stones raised.C．It increases the weight of the stones.D．It uses some resources for treatment.11．What is the best title for the text?A．Water Lift Theory: A New View on Pyramid ConstructionB．Recent Researches on the Stories of Egypt’s Small PyramidC．A Historical Debate: Egypt’s Pyramid Construction SecretsD．Exploring Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Construction MysteriesA new study by an international team of experts highlights how global methane (甲烷) emissions have been rising rapidly since 2006, particularly since 2020, a trend that’s expected to continue unless we do something very significant very soon. The study authors have then outlined some strategies countries can use to take action, and developed an online tool to help with this.This continual climb in methane emissions is largely due to the continued use of fossil (化石) fuels rather than cleaner options, the researchers say. It’s directly produced by oil, gas, and coal drilling and processing. The increasing release of methane from natural wetlands, caused by a hotter climate, is now also contributing. Methane is produced by rubbish sites, thawing permafrost, and animals too. The researchers, led by physicist and climate specialist Drew Shindell of DukeUniversity in the US, suggest these are minor contributors at the moment — although ones that also need to be closely watched.“Worldwide efforts to limit climate change are rightly focused on carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary driver,” writes the team in their published paper.“However, since humanity has failed to properly address climate change for several decades, keeping warming below agreed goals now requires that we address all major climate pollutants.”There is currently much less methane in our atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO2), but methane is a stronger greenhouse gas.We know that methane is a major contributor to the warming of the world, trapping heat like CO2 does. It also contributes to the formation of ozone (臭氧) at ground level, increasing the risk of death through respiratory illnesses and cardiovascular diseases.“Rapid reductions in methane emissions this decade are essential to slowing warming in the near future, limiting overshoot by the middle of the century and keeping low-warming carbon budgets within reach,” write the researchers.Warnings from scientists about the state of Earth’s climate path are now reaching a deafening level. Humanity should pay close attention to those warnings and take action. 12．What do we know about methane emissions?A．They are currently a minor concern.B．They have been going up since 2006.C．They have decreased steadily since 2020.D．They are mainly caused by cleaner options.13．What is the second paragraph mainly about?A．The continued use of methane emissions.B．Strategies for reducing methane emissions.C．The impact of methane emissions on human health.D．The contributions of sources to methane emissions.14．Why is reducing methane emissions considered urgent?A．Methane lessens the amount of ozone.B．Methane limits climate change effectively.C．Methane promotes global warming greatly.D．Methane keeps low-warming carbon budgets.15．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A．To call on people to handle methane emissions.B．To introduce the history of methane emissions.C．To highlight the dangers of methane formation.D．To advocate for the increased use of fossil fuels.How to Boost Self MotivationMotivation is what drives you to take positive action. 16 . The first is self-motivation, which comes from within ourselves. The second is motivation from external sources. How do we get motivated and more importantly, how do we stay motivated? Here are some tips to help us stay motivated.Set goals. 17 . The first step to achieving a dream is to turn it into a series of goals.A long-term goal will be the ultimate dream — let’s say, setting up a new business. Short-term and medium-term goals will be the stages on the road to the final goal.Avoid Loans. Having some money behind you before you set off on your quest for success is good. Do not, however, try to fund your life with loans and credit cards. Avoid them if you can. Worry over debt is another way of destroying self-motivation. If your dream is to set up a business, keep the business finances separate from your personal finances. Do not, for example, be tempted to use your house as security for any business loans you might be arranging. 18 .Have self-belief. When you are faced with a failure, don’t just let it defeat you. Remember that you have already overcome other blocks. 19 . Trusting your capacity for success is a brilliant motivator. You know you can solve the problem facing you because you have done it before.20 . You will already have drawn up your plan of action and the timetable for carrying it out. Keep this in mind at all times, and you will continue to be motivated. Your plan itself is a source of self-motivation. Review your progress from time to time to make sure that you are still on course for success.A．Stick to the planB．Keep your motives in mindC．Motivation comes in two typesD．Our dreams are usually a bit unclearE．Believe in yourself and your abilitiesF．This is another unavoidable cause of stressG．It is important not to worry about losing motivation二、完形填空A spinal injury dashed Adriana Ruano’s dreams of competing in the Olympics as a gymnast. However, she found a 21 path to glory in shooting, 22 Guatemala’s first-ever gold medal on Wednesday.At the gym Ruano was 23 the 2011 World Championships in 24 , a decisive qualifier for the London Olympics, when she began experiencing severe back pain. Scans (扫描) 25 six damaged vertebrae (脊椎), an injury that ended her gymnastics 26 at just 16. She spent a year 27 , wearing a back support.To stay involved in 28 without worsening her injury, her doctor suggested she try shooting.“When I had my injury, I didn’t have anything. I started to get 29 and discouraged. Then the door opened for me with this sport,” Ruano said.More than a decade after 30 from gymnastics to shooting, Ruano’s perseverance paid off. On Wednesday, she won the women’s trap event with an Olympic-record score of 45 out of 50. Ruano 31 her victory with a deep breath and a(n) 32 shot to hit her 43rd target, ensuring that Italian silver medalist Silvana Stanco couldn’t surpass (超越) her.Adriana Ruano 33 history for Guatemala! The shooter is the first gold medallist and the first female medallist for her country. Her journey to Paris 2024 glory is a(n) 34 one, including a completely different sport and an eye-opening experience as a 35 . Ruano’s journey back to elite sports began with a volunteer activity at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.21．A．smooth B．narrow C．new D．traditional 22．A．winning B．expecting C．seeing D．telling23．A．waiting for B．preparing for C．talking about D．worrying about 24．A．shooting B．gymnastics C．swimming D．tennis 25．A．produced B．cured C．broke D．showed 26．A．career B．class C．application D．call 27．A．waiting B．thinking C．recovering D．writing 28．A．literature B．medicine C．arts D．sports 29．A．desperate B．nervous C．happy D．curious 30．A．teaching B．changing C．copying D．failing 31．A．lost B．imagined C．achieved D．celebrated 32．A．long B．exact C．possible D．close 33．A．illustrates B．studies C．records D．makes 34．A．incredible B．pleasant C．fruitless D．predictable 35．A．doctor B．coach C．medalist D．volunteer三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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四川省成都市石室中学2022-2023学年高三下学期入学考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、短对话1．Why did the woman get a ticket?A．She parked in the wrong place.B．She drove too fast.C．She made a wrong turn.2．Who’s Jenny?A．She is a student.B．She is a teacher.C．She is a doctor. 3．Where are the two speakers?A．In a classroom.B．In a book store.C．In a post office. 4．What do we know about the woman?A．She has been ill for a few months.B．She isn’t worried about the exam.C．She is self-confident.5．Where did this conversation probably take place?A．In a restaurant.B．At a theatre.C．At a hospital.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．When did the woman go to see Kate?A．Two or several days ago.B．A week ago.C．Two weeks ago. 7．What do we know about Kate?A．She’s too busy to see a doctor.B．The doctor’s advice does her no good.C．She hasn’t got well though she saw a doctor.8．Who will go to see Kate?A．The man.B．Both of the speakers.C．The woman.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
北京市2024-2025学年新高三上学期入学定位考试英语试题
北京市2024-2025学年新高三上学期入学定位考试英语试题一、完形填空It was in the cold midwinter, and the wayfaring couple walked through the cold night.The father-to-be 1 the roadside, seeking shelter, where his struggling companion might rest 2 for the night. She labored along, her way made heavier by the new life growing inside her.Their names were Pepper and Cooper, a pair of beagles (米格鲁猎犬).Gus Kiebel, a county wildlife officer, was driving home from work when he 3 the pair in the flash of his headlights. It was snowing so hard, but he could tell the dogs were wearing collars and tags. What were they doing out here when it was too cold for dogs to go outside? Gus parked his truck and 4 the animals. He stretched out his hands to the beagles, which made no 5 to escape. He read their tags by his truck’s headlights: the female was named Pepper, and the male was Cooper. He then called the number listed, but it was snowing so hard that his 6 blurred.He placed the dogs onto the passenger seat and they were snuggled together there. Gus dried his phone and dialed the number again. A man answered and immediately grew 7 when Gus told him why he was calling. “I gave those dogs away,” the man said, “They’re not mine anymore.”These beagles were 8 . Gus noticed their large eyes pleading. He then brought them home. The Kiebels prepared a bed for the dogs on their warm enclosed porch, also 9 food and water. The exhausted animals lay together.It’s a simple story — people who practice kindness give shelter from a storm to a homeless couple — but it speaks to the best of our 10 .1．A．blocked B．guarded C．scanned D．identified 2．A．safely B．happily C．quickly D．willingly 3．A．tracked B．spotted C．ignored D．hunted 4．A．patted B．protected C．tested D．approached 5．A．effort B．meaning C．consensus D．contact 6．A．truck B．screen C．mind D．headlight7．A．interested B．embarrassed C．defensive D．talkative 8．A．avoided B．adopted C．appreciated D．abandoned 9．A．giving out B．setting out C．putting out D．carrying out 10．A．nature B．talent C．pursuit D．advantage二、语法填空阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
贵州省部分重点高中2023-2024学年高三上学期入学考试英语试卷(含答案,无听力音频有听力原文)
贵州省部分重点高中2023-2024学年高三上学期入学考试英语试卷（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）贵州省部分重点高中2023-2024学年高三上学期入学考试英语试卷注意事项:1.答题前.考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后.将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分.调分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A. B.C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man doA. Take part in an activity.B. Get off the plane.C. Wait for the meal.2. How much did Sarah pay in totalA. $140.B. $160.C. $180.3. Why is the test delayed this timeA. The weather will be terrible.B. The school is having n holiday.C. The date sounds not a good time.4. What is the woman doingA. Analyzing the data.B. Talking to partners.C. Attending a meeting,5. What will the woman probably doA. Restart the drive.B. Delete some things.C. Open the video software.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22. 5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
高三上学期入学考试英语试题
高三入学考试英语试题本试卷共15页，共150分，考试时长120分钟。
试卷分为I卷（题卷，1～13页）和II卷（答题卷，14～16页）。
考生务必将答案答在II卷答题卷上或填涂到答题卡上，在题卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将答题卷和答题卡一并交回。
I 卷第一部分：听力理解（共三节，20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，共5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话或独白后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话或独白你将听一遍。
例：What is the man going to read?A. A newspaper.B. A magazine.C. A book.答案是A。
1.Who answered the phone？A. Mike.B. Henry.C. Tom.2.What’s the woman’s favorite food?A. Italian.B. Chinese.C. Indian.3.When does the first flight arrive in Detroit?A. 5:18am.B.6:10am.C.8:50am.4.What is the woman looking for?A. Zoo.B. Telephone.C. Tennis court.5.What will the weather be like at the weekend?A. Cloudy.B. Snowy.C. Sunny.第二节（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）听下面4段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6.Where are the two speakers?A. In the hotel. B In a shop. C. In a restaurant.7.How much did the man pay in the end?A. $115.B. $130.C. $140.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
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2017年雅礼˙浏阳二中高三入学考试英语试题时量：120分钟总分：150分第I卷第一部分听力（共两节, 满分30分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。
每段对话仅读一遍。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，回答第1~5小题。
1.Why does the man like his new job more?A.He can use what he learned.B.He can learn a lot from the new job.C.He has more free time.2.What does the woman want the man to do?A.To buy her a dress.B.To give her his address.C.To deliver her dress.3.Where is Sue now?A.At home.B.At Bill‟s home.C.At the office.4.What does the woman think of herself?A.Careless.B.Unfortunate.C.Hopeless.5.What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?A.A boss and an employee.B.A teacher and a student.C.A father and a son.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6~8小题。
6.Why is Ken so early this morning?A.He is on duty.B.He has to do his homework.C.He often does this.7.What do we learn about Ken‟s mother?A.She is very strict with Ken.B.She is very friendly.C.She always makes Ken do a lot of homework.8.Did Ken‟s favorite team win last night?A.Yes, it did.B.No, it didn‟t.C.We don‟t know.听第7段材料，回答第9~11小题。
9.Where does the conversation probably happen?A.At the doctor‟s office.B.At the police station.C.In the street.10.What is the man who asked the time like?A.He is tall and thin.B.He is tall and fat. C .He is short and thin.11.How many people robbed the woman?A.Two.B.Three.C.We don‟t know.听第8段材料，回答第12~13小题。
12.What do we know about Elizabeth?A.She‟s too busy to see a doctor.B.The doctor‟s advice does her no good.C.She hasn‟t got well though she‟s seen a doctor.13.Who will see Elizabeth?A.The man.B.The woman.C.Neither of them.听第9段材料，回答第14~17小题。
14.Where does this talk take place?A.In a school.B.In a classroom.C.In an office.15.How many computers do they have all together?A.80.B.168.C.208.16.What is the use of the computer in class?A.It is used to help teachers teach.B.It is used to learn new words.C.It is used to save time.17.Why do they use the computer in class?A.They use it to make the work easier and save a lot of time.B.They have to.C.They like to use it.听第10段材料，回答第18~20小题。
18.What did the speaker want to tell the listeners about?A.The kinds of things which will serve as money in the future.B.The money used in the early days.C.The fact that the Chinese people were the earliest users of money.19.According to the speech, which of the following might have been used for moneyby early Japanese?A.Tea.B.Salt.C.Nuts.20.What was the common character of the things used for money?A.They were difficult to get.B.They had some practical use.C.They were considered valuable by all people.第二部分阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分）第一节（共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分）阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B 、C 和 D )中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AThe National GalleryDescription:The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.Layout:The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th-to15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titan and V eronese.The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.The East Wing houses 18th-to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.Opening Hours:The Gallery is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm (Fridays 10 am to 9 pm) and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.Getting There:Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk), Leicester Square (3-minute walk), Embankment (7-minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).21. In which century‟s collection can y ou see religious paintings?A. T he 20thB. The 17thC. The 18thD. The 13th22. Where are Leonardo da Vinci‟s works shown?A. In the East Wing.B. In the main West Wing.C. In the Sainsbury Wing.D. In the North Wing.23. Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?A. Charing Cross.B. Leicester Square.C. Embankment.D. Piccadilly Circus.BThe advertisement appeared in my e-mail—“1-800-Flowers: Mother‟s Day Madness—for just $39.99！” I almost clicked on it, forgetting that those services would not be needed this year. My mother, Margaret Feiddman, died at the age of 89, and so this is my first Mother‟s Day without my mom.In my childhood, my mom appeared to be a typical suburban housewife of her generation. She sewed many of my sisters‟ clothes, including both of their wedding dresses and boy‟s suits for me. And on the side, she won several national bridge tournaments(桥牌锦标赛).My mom left many indelible marks on me. The first was to never lose heart and to be independent. My dad died suddenly when I was 19. My mom worked hard for a couple of years. But in1975, I won a scholarship to study in Britain and my mom surprised us all by announcing that she decided to go with me. When I met difficulties, she always said: “You‟re a man, so never lose heart, never be knocked down, and try your best to pursue(追求) your dreams.”My mom‟s other big influence on me is a sense of optimism. She had taken her knocks. But every time life knocked her down, she got up and kept on marching forward, encouraged by the saying that pessimists(悲观者) are usually right, optimists are usually wrong, but most great changes are made by optimists.How I wish to listen to my mother‟s words, and give my best regards on this Mother‟s Day, but I have no chance now! My best friends, treasure(珍惜)your mother‟s love!24. The author mentioned the advertisement to ______________.A. show he‟s tired of the advertisementsB. make you believe that he was very kindC. explain he missed his mother very muchD. urge the readers to buy the present for their mothers25. What experience of the author‟s mother surprised the author?A. That she won several national bridge tournaments.B. That she gained knowledge all by herself.C. That she did all the housework by herself.D. That she volunteered to go to Britain with her son.26. We can know about the author‟s mother that_______________.A. she felt very lonely in her late lifeB. she encouraged the author to pursue his dreamsC. she never received a present from her childrenD. she passed away before the author‟s father27. Which can be the best title for the passage?A. T reasure Mother‟s Love.B. Mother and I.C. My Great Mother.D. Mother‟s Day Madness.CSkipping classes violates school rules and a poor attendance record will damage your final mark. But some college students still try every means to escape classes. The number of these rebels may be much bigger than you think. Three students from Anhui NormalUniversity established Itaoke. Com in June. The website quickly attracted 2000 registered members in three months. On the website, students share their experiences of skipping classes and even post ads to look for someone to stand in for them to attend courses. I t‟s embarrassing for universities to see this shameful behavior discussed.However, it‟s good for schools and teachers to know via the website the reasons why students skip classes, according to Professor Xiao Haitao from Shenzhen University. Xao pointed out that some students skip classes because of laziness. Others play truant because the teaching is truly dissatisfactory, “Universities can seek improvements to give a cure to the class-skipping problem,” said Xiao.Chen Yang, 21, thinks that he is “forced”to skip some courses because of the poor teaching. The senior, majoring in English at Yangtze University, thinks that he‟s wasting time in the classroom when the teacher reads the textbook word for word or hands him outdated reading materials. He would rather skip classes to study in the library, watch online videos of Harvard or Yale lectures, or sit in on(旁听）other courses he is interested in. Chen draws a clear line between himself and those who skip classes in order to get more sleep or fool around on campus. He emphasized: “I skip classes with a clear goal, which is to probe into areas I‟m interested in and br oaden my horizons.”Li Sicen, president of the National Taiwan University, seems to be on Chen‟s side. Li claimed that he supported those students who skip classes for good reasons.However, Professor Xiao warns students that Li is not giving permission for students to skip classes. Xiao suggests that Li was just showing his understanding of truancy in a limited number of cases.In Professor Pan Cuiqiong‟s opinion, students tend to jump to the conclusion that a certain course is boring and useless. “To clear students‟ misunderstanding, teachers should use materials closely related to students‟ lives and adapt interactive teaching methods,” said Pan.Besides offering teachers more training, schools also need to give students different optional courses and ensure that they can attend the courses they are interested in, according to Professor Xiao. Many Chinese students have the experience of being kicked out of an optional course because its size is limited. They are then forced to choose courses they dislike and are likely to skip them. We may learn from Sydney University in Australia. There aren‟t any problems with numbers—if a course is popular then there will be more than one class per week.28. The underlined word “rebels” in Paragraph 1 refers to________________.A. students who embarrass their universitiesB. students who skip classesC. students who quarrel with their parentsD. students who establish websites29. Chen Yang Skips some courses because________________．A. the teaching style needs much improvementB. he wants to get more sleepC. he wants to fool around on campusD. his school is more student-centered30. According to the passage, we learn that Professor Xiao________________．A. is giving permission for students to skip classesB. thinks it‟s embarrassing for the three students to establish Itaoke. ComC. claimed that he supported those students who skip classes for good reasonsD. thinks the website will help to know why students skip classes31. Which of the following measures is NOT mentioned to stop students skipping classes?A. Teachers should adopt practical materials and flexible teaching methods.B. Schools should offer teachers more training.C. Students should be punished if they skip classes.D. Schools need to ensure that students can attend various courses they are interested in.DNo one is sure how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids near Cairo. But a new study suggests they used a little rock …n‟ roll. Long-ago builders could have attached wooden poles to the stones and rolled them across the sand, the scientists say.“Technically, I think what they‟re proposing is possible,” physicist Daniel Bonn said.People have long puzzled over how the Egyptians moved such huge rocks. And there‟s no obvious answer. On average, each of the two million big stones weighed about as much as a large pickup truck. The Egyptians somehow moved the stone blocks to the pyramid site from about one kilometer away.The most popular view is that Egyptian workers slid the blocks along smooth paths. Many scientists suspect workers first would have put the blocks on sleds (滑板). Then they would have dragged them along paths. To make the work easier, workers may have lubricated the paths either with wet clay or with the fat from cattle. Bonn has now tested this idea by building small sleds and dragging heavy objects over sand.Evidence from the sand supports this idea. Researchers found small amounts of fat, as well as a large amount of stone and the remains of paths.However, physicist Joseph West thinks there might have been a simpler way, who led the new study. West said, “I was inspired while watching a television program showing how sleds might have helped with pyramid construction. I thought, …Why don‟t they just try rolling the things?‟” A square could be turned into a rough sort of wheel by attaching wooden poles to its sides, he realized. That, he notes, should make a block of stone “a lot easier to roll than a square”.So he tried it.He and his students tied some poles to each of four sides of a 30-kilogram stone block. That action turned the block into somewhat a wheel. Then they placed the block on the ground.They wrapped one end of a rope around the block and pulled. The researchers found they could easily roll the block along different kinds of paths. They calculated that rolling the block required about as much force as moving it along a slippery (滑的) path.West hasn‟t tested his idea on larger blocks, but he thinks rolling has clear advantages over sliding. At least, workers wouldn‟t have needed to carry cattle fat or water to smooth the paths.32. It‟s widely believed that the stone blocks were moved to the pyramid site by ___________.A. rolling them on roadsB. sliding them on smooth pathsC. pushing them over the sandD. dragging them on some poles33. What d oes the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 7 refer to?A. Rolling the blocks on wooden wheels.B. Rolling the blocks with poles attached.C. Rolling poles to move the blocks.D. Rolling the blocks with fat.34. Why is rolling better than sliding according to West?A. Because less preparation on paths is needed for rolling.B. Because rolling work can be done by fewer cattle.C. Because sliding on smooth road is more dangerous.D. Because more force is needed for sliding.35. What is the text mainly about?A. An experiment on ways of moving blocks to the pyramid site.B. An application of the method of moving blocks to the pyramid site.C. An introduction to a possible new way of moving blocks to the pyramid site.D. An argument about different methods of moving blocks to the pyramid site.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分, 满分10 分）根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。