24-02 高三英语试卷-(1)

Why We Should Record Travel Moments
On a rainy summer day,I took a train to Switzerland and trekked through the mud to a medieval fortress high atop a cliff.After twisting through its dimly lit corridors,I finally____21____(arrive)at the main viewpoint of Cave of the Fairies:a plunging77m waterfall that shoots from underground into a sparkling pool.As the waterfall wet my jacket,I closed my eyes and took out my phone____22____(record)the rush of dreamy reality before me.
I had come in search of a sound,not a sight.
Throughout my travels,I’ve found myself____23____(collect)sound recordings the way other people collect souvenirs.Just as some travellers take photos of landscapes or their food,I started doing this as an artistic way to help me remember some of the most interesting details of my trips.
Environmental scientist Lauren Kuehne said,“I think that once you start to listen,once you actually start to listen, you start to appreciate how much____24____(big)the world is.”
This attitude____25____(echo)by Samara Kester,a retired emergency medicine physician who now serves on QPI’s board.“A photograph is two dimensions.____26____you are looking at something you’re seeing,it’s maybe 180degrees,maybe270degrees.Sound is360degrees.You hear it all around you.”Kester explained____27____ teaching herself to be a better listener has not only expanded her sense of travel,but helped her relive her travels once she’s back home.“You immerse____28____in that place again.You recreate those memories and therefore recreate the feelings you had,____29____are very hard to express clearly.You can re-experience that and that will send you to where you were before.”
Months later back in my L.A.home,I find myself popping on my headphones and listening back to the rush of falling water inside Cave of the Fairies.When I close my eyes,I____30____feel the spray of water against my skin, the sense of letting my ears lead me on a faraway adventure.Mentally,I’m right back there—if only for a moment. Section B
A.backfire
pensate
C.extend
D.impressive
E.meaningful
F.measure
G.needle
H.overall
I.perceive
J.punishment
K.typically
Why You Shouldn’t Exercise to Lose Weight
Many of us are lacing up our sneakers and starting(or restarting)exercise regimens(练身计划)in hopes of shedding unwanted pounds.Unquestionably,aiming to be more active is good.But if the main reason is to lose weight, your New Year’s resolution could very well__31__.
For starters,exercise—at least the kind most of us do—is__32__ineffective for weight loss.Take walking,for example.A150-pound person who walks briskly for30minutes will burn,on average,around140calories.That’s equal to one can of soda—not exactly a great return on your investment of time and effort.It’s much easier just to skip the soda.
Studies__33__show that doing moderate-intensity aerobic exercise such as walking for30minutes a day,five days a week—the amount recommended for good health—typically produces little or no weight loss by itself.
When moderate exercise is added to diet,the results are equally not__34__.Pooling data from six trials, researchers found that a combination of diet and exercise generated no greater weight loss than diet alone after six months.
In studies where exercise has produced__35__weight loss,participants burned at least400to500calories per session on five or more days a week.To achieve that,sessions need to go well beyond what most of us are willing or able to do.And even if we manage to exert that much effort,our bodies often__36__by boosting appetite and dialing down metabolism,effects that over time limit how many pounds we shed.
Perhaps the biggest problem with exercising to drop pounds is that it turns physical activity into__37__.How
many times have you heard someone say(or said yourself)“I’ll need to do extra exercise”after eating too much during the holidays or at a celebratory dinner?
The point is that we’re more likely to__38__exercise positively and actually do it when we focus on our well-being rather than our weight.The incentive may be an improved mood or less stress.Others may find that exercise makes them feel physically and mentally stronger.
Of course,the benefits of physical activity__39__well beyond these.It’s been shown to reduce the risk of multiple diseases.It can also improve sleep and boost energy.
By all means,striving to exercise regularly in the new year is perhaps the most important thing you can do for your health.But to improve the odds of success,focus on how movement helps you feel better physically and emotionally—and forget about how it moves the__40__on the scale.
III.Reading Comprehension（45分）
Section A
Anyone who has ever witnessed the miracle in which infants progress from mewling to“Mama”to“Mine!”knows how critical it is for youngsters to hear normally before they speak their first words.__41__,many children who don’t talk by age two turn out to be deaf.The sooner their disability is discovered and__42__,the less likely they are to fall behind in the development of important language and social skills.That is why a growing number of hearing specialists(audiologists)and parents are campaigning for__43__screening of newborns for hearing loss.
Their__44__has registered in some powerful ears.To date,22states have passed legislation requiring at least partial screening programs.Part of the push stems from__45__in technology that,among other things,allow children as young as two months to be__46__hearing aids.But there are limits to the technology.One thing parents should realize before they start is that the screening tests are far from__47__.A bad result doesn’t necessarily indicate a problem.
Audiologists estimate that3out of every1,000babies are born with some kind of hearing loss.Of those three infants,one is profoundly deaf.About half the time,doctors can identify a possible cause,such as a birth weight less than5pounds,or a family history of__48__.The rest of the time there is simply no__49__as to why a newborn’s hearing may have been affected.
The screening tests work by introducing a sound into a baby’s ear and then measuring either the__50__of the ear’s internal mechanisms or the electrical activity of the auditory portion of the brain(the auditory brain-stem response test).Just because a baby fails either test,__51__,does not mean that there is a hearing problem.A temporary buildup of fluid in the ear canal or excessive noise in the nursery can__52__the results.For this reason,experts say,hospitals should__53__the screening tests for any baby who doesn’t pass the first time before telling the parents to consult an audiologist for more thorough testing.
It is at this stage that things get a bit__54__.Though20of every1,000babies fail the two-step screen,most prove on further examination to be just fine.Is it worth__55__17families of perfectly normal children-not to mention asking them to spend several hundred dollars on advanced tests-to identify three infants with hearing loss?
41. A.Indeed B.Meanwhile C.Occasionally D.Surprisingly
42. A.reported B.accepted C.treated D.tested
43. A.legal B.random C.further pulsory
44. A.charge plaint C.appeal D.pursuit
45. A.procedures B.advances C.practices D.insights
46. A.fitted with B.provided with C.entitled to D.attached to
47. A.reasonable B.imaginable C.reliable D.predictable
48. A.disorder B.blindness C.obesity D.deafness
49. A.solution B.clue C.reflection D.doubt
50. A.response B.volume C.capacity D.activity
51. A.however B.therefore C.for example D.after all
52. A.prove B.produce C.match D.affect
53. A.stop B.review C.repeat D.improve
54. A.shocking B.distracting C.unpredictable plicated
55. A.worrying B.classifying C.engaging D.prompting
Section B
(A)
“Calling all.This is our last cry before our eternal silence.”With that,in January1997,the French coast guard transmitted its final message in Morse code.
Wrecked ships had radioed out SOS signals from the era of the Titanic.In near-instant time,the beeps could be decoded by Morse-code stations thousands of miles away.First used to send messages over land in1844,Morse code outlived the telegraph age.But by the late20th century,satellite radio was turning it into a dying language.In February 1999,it officially ceased being the standard for maritime communication.
Nestled within the Point Reyes National Seashore,north of San Francisco,KPH Maritime Radio is the last operational Morse-code radio station in North America.The station—which consists of two buildings some25miles apart—once watched over the waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.It shut down in1997,but a few years later,a couple of radio enthusiasts brought it back to life.The group has gotten slightly larger over the years,who call themselves the“radio squirrels”.Every Saturday,they beep out maritime news and weather reports.Much of their communication is with the SS Jeremiah O’Brien,a World War II–era ship permanently parked at a San Francisco pier.
Last July,the photographer Ann Hermes visited these“radio squirrels”and stepped into their time machine.To send a message,they tapped each Morse-code letter into a gadget,generating a loud noise that repeated throughout the whole building.“It’s almost like jazz,”Hermes told me—a music of rhythm and timing that can sound slightly different depending on who is doing the tapping.Some of the machines date back to World War II.The“radio squirrels”do their own repairs,and search eBay for replacement parts on the newer units.
Though many of the“radio squirrels”are retired or nearing retirement,Morse code is not quite extinct:The U.S. Navy still teaches it to a few sailors.Besides,in2017,a British man who had broken his leg on a beach used it to signal for help in the dark with a flashlight.
56.What was Morse code used for in the era of the Titanic?
A.Warning the coming of total silence.
B.Sending a signal for help or rescue.
C.Saving an endangered language.
D.Setting a standard for communication.
57.What does the underlined phrase“radio squirrels”refer to?
A.The former staff of KPH Maritime Radio Station.
B.The crew of ship wreckage in San Francisco.
C.Those particularly passionate about radio stuff.
D.Those expert at playing instruments and jazz.
58.The Morse code machines can still be in good condition thanks to__________.
A.the frequent use by the“squirrels”to beep out news
B.the constant communication with experienced operators
C.the repair and restore efforts made by the“squirrels”
D.the protection and maintenance made by the U.S.Navy
59.Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?
A.Keep the“Jazz”Going
B.The Last Call from Sea
C.Volunteers of Point Reyes
D.A Farewell to Radio
(C)
Those who had the pleasure of watching Benny Goodman at work saw a rather ordinary-looking man in rimless glasses and a conservative business suit;but they also saw a human being who could play the clarinet(单簧管)like no one before or since.This made Benny Goodman a unique individual.
Other Americans who have stood out from the flock include Joe DiMaggio,Beverly Sill,Ernest Hemingway and Jonas Salk.They,like Benny Goodman,were recognized and honored for no other reason than excellence.
It is doing something better than other people that makes us unique.Yet a surprising number of people still see individuality as a surface thing.They wear garish clothes,dye their hair strange colors and decorate their skin with tattoos to make some kind of social statement.But an ordinary guy who has dyed his hair purple or orange is nothing more than the same person with a funny-looking head.
The whole purpose of individuality is excellence.Those who invent,who improvise(即兴发挥),who know more about a subject than other people do,and who take something that doesn’t work and make it work––these people are the very soul of capitalism.
Charles Kettering didn’t like the idea of cranking a car to make it start,so he invented the electric starter.Henry Ford figured out the assembly-line technique and made it possible to mass-produce automobiles,and Elisha Otis, inventor of the elevator,indirectly created the city sky-line.These people understood that individualism means working at the top of one’s capacity.
The ones with the purple hair and the funky jewelry are just along for the ride,trying to be“different”and not knowing how to go about it.
The student who earns straight A’s on his report card has grasped the idea and has found the real meaning of individuality.So has the youngster who has designed his own spaceship,who gives piano recitals,who paints pictures of the world around him.
Benny Goodman understood it too.This is why he was at his best,blowing his clarinet,in a blue suit and black shoes.
63.The author mentions the appearance of Benny Goodman to_______________.
A.show what a talented musician should look like
B.introduce an important figure in the musical world
C.contrast with his talent in music performance
D.indicate that he can’t stand out from the flock
64.The author would most probably agree that______________.
A.an individualist tends to seek difference both in character and appearance
B.the essence of individualism lies in pursuing excellence to the full
C.being different in appearance is the very first step to being individual
D.those who strive to win the recognition of others are real individualists
65.According to the passage,which individual's actions may not truly embody the essence of individualism?
A.A scientist who conducts research solely advancing knowledge for the greater good rather than for personal
recognition.
B.A social media influencer who conforms to popular opinions to maintain a large following.
C.An artist who creates unique works but fail to gain fame and recognition from others.
D.An entrepreneur who prioritizes ethical considerations over profit in his business practices.
66.For the main thread,the article is organized by way of_______________.
A.specific to general
B.cause and effect
C.examples and conclusion
parison and contrast
Section C
A.Nevertheless,confidence plays a significant role in determining the effectiveness of fear-based motivation
strategies.
B.However,if students are not confident,then fear-based approaches could trigger feelings of anxiety.
C.Leaders,managers,and teachers have often used one of these ideas to inspire people to work harder and
achieve more.
D.Taken together,these studies show that fear-based motivation is complicated.
E.They may be inspired to learn new things that will help their business or find mentors who can support them.
F.But does this motivate or discourage business people?Again,it’s not straightforward.
What motivates you to work or study harder?Is it the thought of success and all the amazing things that you can achieve,or is it the fear of failure and worry about all the things that can go wrong for you?_____67_____But is one better than the other?
A recent study looked at the effect of fear-based strategies on British secondary school students.As is so often the case,it’s complicated.They found that if a test is seen as important,and students are optimistic that they can succeed, then the fear of failure can be used successfully by teachers to motivate these learners._____68_____It can in turn lead them to do worse on the test than they would have done otherwise.The study also found that if students are disengaged and don’t care about the test in the first place,then,unsurprisingly,the fear of failure is not likely to motivate them.
Entrepreneurs often run the risk of failure.It’s a fact that most new companies will fail._____69_____The personal consequences of failure can be significant,and so founders may be motivated to work harder to avoid them.A study carried out on British and Canadian entrepreneurs found that fear of failure can improve problem solving,as people are motivated to anticipate and resolve potential issues.However,the study also showed that it can lead to increased procrastination as people focus too much on what they personally fear,rather than what would be best for the business.If someone is less confident about their business idea,then they may find their decision-making negatively affected by their fears.
_____70_____It can drive confident people to do better,but it can also increase our doubts and turn them into barriers.
主题:Cooperation and Autonomy（合作与自主）
ⅥGuided Writing
Directions:Write an English composition in120-150words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假如你是明启中学的高三学生王佳，你校老师Lucy计划开设一门关于“团队协作(Teamwork)”的课程。

课程包含以下四个板块:“为什么需要团队”、“团队与个人的关系”、“团队精神的来源”、“团队精神的维持”，现面向全校师生征集意见。

请你写一封电子邮件给Lucy，内容包括：
(1)你最感兴趣的两个板块；
(2)你对这两个板块感兴趣的理由。

题目设计参考2021年上海春季高考英语作文。

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范文注解
Dear Lucy,
I admire your intention of cultivating our cooperative abilities by offering courses on teamwork,which consists of the necessity of teamwork,the relationship between a team and individuals,the source and maintaining of team spirit. Among the mentioned above,the first two stood out as being the most significant to me.
Living in an era where everything is updating explosively,it seems impossible that one person could master knowledge of multiple fields to accomplish one project shortly.Therefore,the most ideal and efficient way is to gather people with different expertise,bring out their strengths and pool their thoughts.In other words,they’re expected to work as a team.However,the combination of brilliant minds doesn’t equal a brilliant team.
Educated to be qualified in our own areas,we don’t recognize how individuals can promote the prosperity of a team and how a team can enhance the autonomy of individuals.Taking Chinses women’s volleyball team for example, what determined their eternal glory and special place in our whole nation’s heart was their strong team spirit.Although The Most Valuable Player was awarded to one player,it was admittedly achieved by the combined efforts of the whole team.
In conclusion,I’d appreciate it if you could give us guidance on the indispensability of teamwork and the mutual facilitation of a team and team members since they lay the foundation for us working in a team.
Yours
Wang Jia。