高三英语上学期期末考试试题(1)
阿拉善盟第一中学2023届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷
阿拉善盟第一中学2022〜2023学年度第一学期高三年级期末考试考生注意：1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
满分120分，考试时间100分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。
选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0. 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：高考范围。
第一部分阅读理解(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AWe did a quick survey of New Year traditions around the world, and couldn’t help but notice that the traditions might reflect cultural varieties? but the meanings behind them are pretty universal.PhilippinesIn Philippines? families hold traditional dinner parties called Media Noche to greet the New Year. Circle-shaped fruits are their favorites, such as grapes, oranges and melons, since they look like coins, you know. Filipinos actually try to choose 12 different kinds of fruit to put on the table—one for each month in the New Year.Make sure you leave some food in your plate. It’s bad luck to start the New Year off as a hungry wolf.SpainMany Spaniards will eat 12 fresh grapes at midnight—one with each strike of the clock. Each grape represents a wish for happiness and good luck for every month in the coming year. This “12 grapes in 12 seconds“ custom came from a grape farmer in the Alicante region who wanted to promote his produce abouta century ago. The tradition has spread to other countries too? with a few adjustments. In Portugal? they eat12 dried grapes. In Peru? they eat a thirteenth grape.DenmarkIn Denmark? they eat kransekage, a big horn-shaped cake, on New Year’s Eve. When they’re finishedwith the cake, it’s Danish custom to throw the used plates against the front doors of their friends and neighbors. It’s actually a sign of friendship.ItalyPork sausages are usually served on New Year’s Eve in Italy. Italians choose pork because they think pigs are fat and keep moving forward, while other animals, such as chickens or cows, move backward or stand still.But whatever you eat into the New Year in Italy-pork, fish or chicken-make sure you stay at home. Italians throw old possessions out of the window after midnight as an out-with-the-old,make-room-for-the-new gesture.1. How many kinds of fruit are usually served at Media Noche?A. 6.B. 8.C. 10.D. 12.2. Who eat dried grapes at midnight to greet the New Year?A. The Portuguese.B. Spaniards.C. Filipinos.D. Italians.3. What do the last two traditions have in common?A. Eating special meat.B. Throwing away old things.C. Leaving food in plates.D. Preferring coin-shaped fruits.BThere is a curious love triangle that sits at the center of the new documentary Fire of Love.It’s between a man, a woman and a volcano. Well, all of them are volcanoes.Their names might not be especially well-known today, but in the 1970s and ‘80s, French scientists Katia Krafft and Maurice Krafft were very famous for their photographs and writings about the volcanoes. When they died in 1991 on Mount Unzen in Japan, their deaths were covered globally. But their story has somewhat faded in the public memory in the past three decades? though Werner Herzog did spotlight them in his 2016 documentary Into the Inferno.The Kraffts? who first bonded over Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli and were married in 1970, witnessed about 140 eruptions on every continent except Antarctica and won an Emmy for their National Geographic documentary Mountains of Fire. They would famously drop everything to get to an active volcano, and were often the first on site. They were also known for their willingness to get dangerously close.Filmmaker Sara Dosa once met the Kraffts while making an earlier film about Iceland many years ago. In 2020, with the help of Image’ Est, a French museum, and Maurice Krafft’s brother, Bertrand Krafft, Dosa and her team were able to get access to over 180 hours of footage shot by the Kraffts. So Dosa decided to make something about the Kraffts in the true spirit of the Kraffts.“We wanted to let them play themselves. We see them as the authors of their own story,“ Dosa said. ”This is a co-creation, shot by them and starring them. We’re just stringing together the pieces of their life for the audience to connect with.”However Fire of Love is anything but a filmed Wikipedia(维基百科)page. Dosa and her team have drawn on the techniques of French New Wave films to help shape the style of their film, including playful multiple screens.4. Where did Katia Krafft and Maurice Krafft pass away?A. On Mount Etna.B. On Mount Stromboli.C. On Mount Unzen.D. On Mount Krakatoa.5. Why were the Kraffts considered as volcanoes?A. They were enthusiastic about studying volcanoes.B. They were well-known for their short-lived marriage.C. Their deaths were related to the biggest volcano.D. Their love story appeared in many volcano books.6. Who directed the film Fire of Love?A. Bertrand Krafft.B. Sara Dosa.C. Werner Herzog.D. Katia Krafft.7. What is the text?A. A love story.B. A biography.C. A documentary.D. A film review.CHumans have long been trying to make sense of our place in the universe. Waiting at a launch site in French Guiana? NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the latest step forward in that ancient quest (探索).Using telescopes, astronomers have seen many galaxies (星系) such as the Andromeda Galaxy and the NGC 3227 Galaxy. So far, the most distant galaxy ever discovered, GN-z11,was spotted by the Hubble Space Telescope. To the untrained eye, it looks like a red blob (小点点), but it’s basically like looking back in time about 13.4 billion years ago. That’s just about 0.4 billion years after the Big Bang.“Hubble is limited in how far back in time it can look, so finding this one was just a lucky break,” saysMarusa Bradac, an astronomer at the University of California. “A stronomers only spotted it because decades of using Hubble have let them cover much of the sky, and this particular early galaxy is surprisingly bright although it is 25 times smaller than the Milky Way Galaxy and has just one percent of its mass.”Already, with that one galaxy, we’ve started to question some of our assumptions about how galaxies grow. The powerful, $ 10 billion James Webb Space Telescope has technology that should let it see back to 0.1 ~0.2 billion years after the Big Bang, the period when the very first galaxies possibly formed.“If all go well, the James Webb Space Telescope will help us to build up the story of how the first galaxies ever formed and how they grew into galaxies we see today and we live in today,” says Bradac. “But the ch ances of seeing those first born stars with the new telescope are small. There’s maybe even more of a chance that we might see some of those stars explode. Such information can help us understand how galaxies formed and changed into the familiar shapes and structures seen today. That’s what’s amazing about the new telescope.”8. When did the Big Bang take place?A Around 13.0 billion years ago.B. Around 13.4 billion years ago.C. Around 13.6 billion years ago.D. Around 13.8 billion years ago.9. What does the underlined words “this one” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. The Milky Way Galaxy.B. The GN-z11 Galaxy.C. The Andromeda Galaxy.D. The NGC 3227 Galaxy.10. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A. The great potential of the new telescope.B. The need for new scientific breakthroughs.C. The cost of the James Webb Space Telescope.D. The importance of the Hubble Space Telescope.11. What can the new telescope most likely help scientists do according to Bradac?A. Find the first born star in the universe.B. Witness the occurring of the Big Bang.C. See the explosion of some of the first born stars.D. Get a complete understanding of the universe.DBe it sugar or social media, the response in our brain is the same: It produces a “feel-good” chemi cal called dopamine. It first brings about pleasure, but it doesn’t last very long. It is then followed by pain so that we have to search for the pleasurable things again.“This cycle of pleasure and pain made sense in the time of early humans when we had to constantly search for our basic needs-food, water, shelter,” says Dr. Anna Lembke, a Stanford Medical School researcher. “But our brains weren’t adjusted to put out the ‘fire of dopamine’ caused by pleasurable things that are so easily available in mode rn life.”In addition, when we’re repeatedly exposed to pleasure-producing things, we’re not able to take joy in the same rewards. Instead, we need stronger and stronger stimulus (刺激) just to feel good. Otherwise, the cycle will lead us to anxiety, depression and many other problems.“This is a universal problem—not one limited to those struggling with the disease of addiction. If we want to stay mentally healthy, we must rethink how to break the cycle in a dopamine-overloaded world,” says Lembke.Her suggestions for the addicts?Take a 30-day break from anything that we rely on for pleasure. This doesn’t mean going cold turkey forever. But this first month is key to breaking the pleasure-pain cycle and it’s a lot easier to cut out an addictive behavior entirely at first. Then re-introduce the pleasurable things little by little, like just a few bites of ice cream at a time or just one hour online a night.Another strategy is to create physical distance between us and our addiction. That could mean just removing the addictive thing from our personal space. For someone who’s addicted to video games, that could mean a separate laptop for work and one for play.“In a time of abundance, we have to strike a pleasure-pain balance, which means intentionally avoiding pleasure and seeking the kind of purposeful pain that keeps us healthy, such as exercise,” Lembke says. “By doing so, we will reset reward pathways and eventually be a lot happier. It’s not easy, but it’s well worth doing in the long term.”12. What can we learn about dopamine from the text?A. It has always been harmful to humans.B. It gives us less joy for the same rewards.C. It can be caused by anything available.D. It can lead to a lasting good feeling.13. What do the underlined words “going cold turkey” probably mean?A. Abandoning.B. Waiting.C. Cooking.D. Repeating.14. What does Dr. Anna Lembke suggest we do in the long term?A. Avoid pleasure in life.B. Set a strict limit on pleasurable things.C. Change reward pathways.D. Expose ourselves to repeated rewards.15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. Ways to Live With Dopamine in PeaceB. Tips on Getting Rid of Social Media AddictionC. Strategies for Making Most of the Modern LifeD. The Need to Strike a Pleasure-pain Balance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。
精品解析：辽宁省葫芦岛市2022-2023学年高三上学期期末学业质量监测英语试题(解析版) (1)
This collection of simple poems reveals what it was like to grow up as a young African American girl in the 1960s and 1970s. Woodson’s autobiographical poetry overflows with love for her family. Brown Girl Dreaming won multiple awards, so il may be assigned class reading in coming years.
A History. B.Politics. C.Art.
11.What do the girl’s parents expect her to be?
A.A restaurant manager. B.A politician. C.A teacher.
12.What is the girl good at?
A.Go to the park．B.Take pictures．C.Attend a class.
4.What are the speakers probably talking about?
A.A handbag. B.A dress．C.A phone.
5.How does the man usually travel?
►The Shadow Hero,by Gene Lu en Yang
Can your mom force you to become a superhero? That’s what Hank Chu finds out. A Chinese American teen in1940，Hank is reluctant to stand up to the gangs(匪徒)in his neighborhood who threaten his family’s grocery store. But as the masked Green Turtle, he may just have the confidence to protect his family and fight back.
2023年浙江省杭州市高三英语第一学期期末经典试题含解析
2023年浙江省杭州市高三英语第一学期期末经典试题请考生注意：1．请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用0．5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。
写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。
2．答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的《注意事项》，按规定答题。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．The online word “selfie” is gaining ______ and more and more people tend to use it nowadays.A．access B．admissionC．control D．currency2．The recently released film Kong：Skull Island successfully ________ the audience to the adventure with Dolby 3-D technology.A．transports B．adjustsC．transforms D．relates3．When he was running after his brother, the boy lost his ___ and had a bad fall. A．balance B．chanceC．memory D．place4．_____a reception to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China，vice premier Liu attached importance to mutually beneficial cooperation between USA and China．A．Addressing B．AddressedC．Being addressed D．To address5．— Do you often come here to have a walk?— No, only _________, because we are much too busy.A．occasionally B．eventuallyC．merely D．frequently6．—The battery in my cell phone is running low.—I that last night before we went to bed.A．was noticing B．have noticed C．would notice D．had noticed7．When the old man woke up, he found someone his TV in the living room. A．stole B．steal C．stealing D．stolen8．—Do you know Linda was fired for her casual attitude towards the job?—No wonder she _________ when I tried to amuse her this morning.A．was tickled pink B．pulled my legC．gave me the cold shoulder D．saw the handwriting on the wall9．_______, the dancers practise hard to make their dreams come true.A．Instead of being disabled B．Being disabledC．Disabled as they are D．In case of being disabled 10．---________ I say something to you? You were really, really something back there. Incredible!---Are you talking to ---me? Whoa!A．Must B．Can C．Need D．Should11．The inner strength of the girl allows her _____ going when she gets into trouble. A．keep B．keeping C．to keep D．kept12．Among the crises that face humans ________ the lack of natural resources.A．is B．are C．is there D．are there 13．The two girls are getting on very well and share _______ with each other.A．little B．much C．some D．none14．—Tony _______ what I did annoying though he didn’t say anything.—So you think you will have to make an apology?A．could find B．should have foundC．might find D．must have found15．I think you’ve got to the point a change is needed , otherwise you’ll fail . A．when B．which C．where D．there16．One of our rules is that every student _______ wear school uniform while at school. A．might B．couldC．shall D．will17．Peterson, a great archaeologist, said: “Archaeologists have been extremely patient because we were led to believe that the ministry was ________ this problem, but we feel that we can't wait any longer.”A．looking out B．bringing out C．carrying out D．sorting out18．Many young people just can’t live without the Internet,they depend on for whatever information they need.A．which B．when C．where D．what19．The lady standing over there may be from the USA, _____ I guess has lost her way. A．whom B．whoC．which D．where20．—I am wondering ________ makes you study so hard?—To go to my dream university.A．what is it that B．that is whatC．what is that D．what it is that第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
大兴区2023-2024学年第一学期期末检测高三英语试卷及答案
大兴区2023-2024学年第一学期期末检测高三英语2024.01第一部分知识运用 (共两节，30分)第一节完形填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWith a two-year-old behind me and fliers in my hand, I knocked on another door in my neighborhood. I had volunteered to spread the __1__ about some changes at the local primary school, so I was excited to see a __2__ with a baby in her arm and a preschooler tightly wrapped around her leg.Within seconds, I realized I needed to __3__ my rusty Spanish to connect with this mom. That initial conversation explained the lonely, desperate look in her eyes. I wrote my phone number on the flier and told her to __4__ if she ever wanted to walk to the park with the kids.I hadn’t __5__ much about Maria until a month later when she called.Many walks around the neighborhood later, I __6__ more details about her life that offered me some viewpoints about my own.One day I sat at Maria9s kitchen table and shared some of my own family’s __7__ Her eyes got big, saying “I thought I was the only one with problems.” I thought my stress was __8__, but from her viewpoint, my life seemed to be a pretty package from the outside. By __9__ the details of my life, I was able to give her the same gift of viewpoints she had been giving me.Friendship can be discovered in unexpected places, as long as we find common ground with those who __10__ might seem different.1. A. cost B. word C. classroom D. workload2. A. babysitter B. friend C. mother D. schoolmate3. A. speak of B. pull out C. deal with D. give up4. A. leave B. visit C. watch D. call5. A. thought B. doubted C. promised D. complained6. A. predicted B. learned C. repeated D. assessed7. A. progress B. efforts C. research D. struggles8. A. emotional B. low C. obvious D. false9. A. checking B. recording C. sharing D. refreshing10. A. initially B. easily C. quietly D. consequently第二节语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
北京市西城区2022高三英语第一学期期末试题pdf
北京市西城区 2022高三第一学期期末考试英语试题第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Olivia, 9, was shy at first. She’d never been on a horse before. So when she was asked to feed carrots to the reddish-brown horse named Charlie on a summer Saturday, she approached 1 , u nsu re of herself at tim es, turning around to a group of children waiting for their turn to feed him.Olivia eventually made it to the horse’s mouth and Charlie licked (舔) her hands as she 2 him his favorite treat. Olivia was amused.“That’s what I call a(an) 3 ,” said Sabrina, a social worker who has teamed up with the community organization Alkebu-lan Village to help children overcome their problems and keep them on paths to 4 .“I’m excited,” Olivia said smiling. “I love petting him.”The program “Stop Horsing Around” at Alkebu-lan Village was launched this summer with over a dozen kids signing up. They were taught how to approach, feed, brush, and mount the horses 5 eventually they got a chance to ride them.By 6 the program’s horses with Sabrina’s help and forming 7 with them, children become more self-aware and then begin to recognize and face negative feelings and behaviors, which can help them communicate with others and lead to significant positive changes to their 8 skills, self-worth and behavior issues.Sabrina first taught the children that Charlie needed to become 9 with them by smelling their hands. Once Charlie was comfortable, the kids learned how to pet his face and head, and then how to use the lead rope, clean up Charlie’s messes, and feed him carrots.Olivia wasn’t the only kid who was nervous and shy at the beginning. But ultimately Olivia also wasn’t the only kid to leave more confident. Their 10 consistently turned into smiles, laughter and excitement.1.A. happily B.calmly C.slowly D.directly2.A. fed B.left C.made D.threw3.A. award B.exchange C.negotiation D.breakthrough4.A. fame B.success C.responsibility D.freedom5.A. before B.after C.as D.though第1页（共12页）6.A. taking over B.walking with C.caring for D.responding to7.A. routines B.bonds C.judgements D.ideas8.A. technical B.survival anizational D.social9.A. popular B.familiar C.satisfied D.patient10.A. resistance B.disappointment C.misunderstanding D. hesitation第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
湖南长沙市长郡中学2022年英语高三第一学期期末考试试题含解析
2022-2023高三上英语期末模拟试卷考生须知：1．全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。
选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题的答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔写在“答题纸”相应位置上。
2．请用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔在“答题纸”上先填写姓名和准考证号。
3．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in China’s econom ic center Shanghai on Sunday night, November 15th2009, ______a state visit to China.A．starting B．started C．to start D．having started2．Tom’s score on the test is the highest in the class. He _____.A．should study last nightB．should have studied last nightC．must have studied last nightD．must study last night3．Some business owners are keen on public welfare. This is local services have been funded.A．whether B．what C．where D．how4．Peter survived in the accident when he fell overboard yesterday. He _______ escaped drowning.A．nearly B．slightly C．narrowly D．hardly5．At the news of the earthquake, the soldiers did what they could the victims. A．help B．to help C．to helping D．helping6．What is your main reason for choosing one restaurant another?A．over B．ofC．from D．for7．— Do you know anything about British history?—______________. I have no interest in it.A．Take it easy! B．Please don’t bother.C．It’s up to you. D．No. It’s beyond me.8．Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, ______ anyone can start now and make a new ending.A．for B．andC．but D．so9．—Smoking should be banned in public.—. ____It is harmful to both the smokers and non-smokers.A．I’d love to B．It’s my pleasureC．I’m with you on that D．It’s up to you10．The room is so clean. He ________ have cleaned it yesterday evening.A．will B．needC．can D．must11．By the time he arrived in Beijing, we _______ there for two days.A．will have stayed B．stay C．have been staying D．had stayed12．This car is important to our family. We would repair it at our expense _______ it break down within the first year.A．could B．wouldC．might D．should13．Eggs, meat, vegetables and other foods can easily be poisoned by microorganisms such as ______.A．phenomena B．dilemma C．diploma D．bacteria14．---It was Sunday today, and I _______ up very early.---So you really had a good rest.A．didn’t need to get B．needn’t have got C．needn’t to get D．don’t need get 15．Citizens are _____ to exercise their rights, but under no circumstances can they violate other people’s rights.A．on track B．on scheduleC．at ease D．at liberty16．— I like your new shoes!— Thanks. I had to try on almost a dozen pairs _________ I decided to get them.A．as B．whenC．after D．before17．When ____ to feel unworthy, children often work extra hard to please their parents．A．to make B．making C．made D．having made18．New policies, _______ to insure that compulsory education is truly free, ________ by the local government across China since the start of school on September 1. A．intending; have been made known B．intended; have been made known C．intending; are made known D．intended; had made known19．Muir succeeds ______ other designers have failed—her clothes are Original, yet stylish.A．that B．what C．which D．where20．—Let’s h ave a game of tennis; the loser has to treat the other to an ice-cream.— ________.A．I’m afraid so B．It’s a deal C．You’ve got a point D．I suppose not第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
天津市部分区2022年高三英语第一学期期末达标测试试题含解析
2022-2023高三上英语期末模拟试卷注意事项:1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。
2．答题时请按要求用笔。
3．请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4．作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5．保持卡面清洁，不要折暴、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．—Do you know when your mother ________ to pick you up?—At 11：40 am.A．had come B．is comingC．has come D．would come2．Thanks to Mrs Smith, the father and the son eventually ______after ten years’ cold relationship between them.A．took up B．picked up C．made up D．turned up3．Given the huge gap _______ economic development and cultural consciousness, young people find big cities are safer than small towns.A．in view of B．in case of C．in consequence of D．in respect of4．Wild applause ______when the crowd waiting heard the announcement of the arrival of the pop star at their community.A．made out B．broke out C．let out D．worked out5．语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。
海淀区2022-2023学年第一学期期末高三英语试题及答案
海淀区2022 ~ 2023 学年度第一学期期末检测试卷高三英语2023. 1 第一部分知识运用( 共两节,30 分)第一节( 共10 小题;每小题 1. 5 分,共15 分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
We've all heard the saying “Laughte r is the best medicine". And there might be something in this idiom. Numerous studies have shown that people who report greater_1_ tend to have better medical outcomes.For instance a 2017 study at the University of Nottingham tested the effect of mood on 138 retirees 2 the normal flu injection.Those who felt happy on the day of the vaccination went on to 3 moreflu-fighting antibodies. Earlier work at Yale University and the University of Florida has also shown that people's mood affects the activation of gene s that fight disease.But does happiness lead to good 4 , or is it the other way around? After all, it could be that people who have strong immune systems 5 have higher levels of other mood-improving brain chemicals as well.Here is a possible evolutionary 6 . Humans evolve d as social creature s that cooperate in groups to 7 food and protect themselves from wild animals. We were happier with a(n)8network of friends and family because this improved our chances of survival. But closely socializing groups are also breeding grounds for respiratory(呼吸的) 9 such as flu and colds, so we would have needed to increase the activity of the genes that fight these diseases.For those who were10 from society, however, infectious disease was less of a problem, and genes that help recover from physical injury may have been prioritize d instead of the ones that fight disease.1. A. success B.confidence C.happiness D.determination2. A. avoiding B. receiving C. missing D. organizing3. A. produce B.repair C.detect D. absorb4. A. health B. mood C.relationship D. performance5. A.gradually B. naturally C.randomly D.rarely6. A. solution B.prediction C. application D.explanation7. A. consume B. serve C.secure D. purchase8. A. fixed B.enormous plicated D.close9. A.functions B.infections C. activities D. systems10. A. cut off B. taken over C. picked out D. made up第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
安徽省合肥市肥东中学2022-2023学年英语高三第一学期期末统考试题含解析
2022-2023高三上英语期末模拟试卷注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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，再选涂其它答案标号。
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（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．So difficult____it to work out the problem that I decided to ask Tom for advice.A．I did find B．didI findC．I have found D．have I found2．Bob made a promise to the manager ________ the work would all be finished on time. A．that B．whatC．which D．whether3．The possibility that Frank was lying ______ through my mind.A．swallowed B．masked C．flashed4．Everything seemed to be going ________ for the first two days after I arrived in New York.A．vividly B．generally C．frequently D．smoothly5．The general secretary stressed that what he had just said was only his _________view, not official intentions.A．private B．separate C．personal D．single6．If you want to go further in the new sport, the best way is to ______ and practise more frequently.A．dive in B．drop outC．catch on D．spring up7．A lot of suggestions were put forward at the meeting, but ______ was practical. A．nothing B．noneC．neither D．no one8．New ideas sometimes have to wait for years before _____.A．being fully accepting B．fully accepting C．having fully accepted D．fully accepted9．The project i s far behind schedule. It’s impossible for you to ______ it in a week. A．catch upon B．live up toC．add up to D．hold on to10．Mr. Zhang gave all textbooks to all the pupils, except ____________ who had already taken them.A．these B．onesC．those D．the others11．The driver could have survived but he the seat belt.A．had been wearing B．hadn't worn C．wasn’t wearing D．didn't wear 12．Without our team’s great effort, the art exhibition last week ______ such a great success.A．wouldn’t be B．won’t be C．wouldn’t have been D．won’t have been 13．—Did you take sides when Mom and Dad were arguing again?—No. I’ve learned that it’s best _______ until it blows over.A．to call it a day B．to pull their legsC．to sit on the fence D．to wash my hands off14．Af ter a long absence, I went back to college, _______ to pick up where I’d left off. A．hoping B．hopeC．to hope D．hoped15．I found my computer functioning much better, ________ a new operating system. A．to install B．installingC．having installed D．installed16．“Drive-ins” have large parking lots ________ customers are served in their cars by waitresses.A．who B．when C．which D．where17．Facing the global financial crisis, the Chinese government has taken many measures ________ people's life to deal with it.A．related B．related toC．relating D．relating to18．The news was a terrible blow to her, but she ______the shock soon．A．got out B．got over C．got off D．got through19．The doctor’s treatment has worked marvels: the patient has completely．A．repeated B．returned C．recovered D．reminded20．Most graduates in big cities are suffering form connected to soaring house prices and job hunting.A．curiosity B．eagerness C．thirst D．anxiety第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
山东省青岛市2022—2023学年第一学期高三期末考试英语试题
2022-2023学年度第一学期期末学业水平检测高三英语（时间:100分钟，满分:120分）注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
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，将答题卡交回。
第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（15个小题，每题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ASome are attracted to museums by the art and the culture－but if that isn’t enough,there is always the strange!Cancún Underwater MuseumNo need to hold your breath to see this one.The Cancún Underwater Museum is,as the name suggests,underwater.More than500sculptures anchored in the ocean off Mexico are meant to illustrate the interplay of art and nature.Visitors can either admire the works through a glass-bottom boat or take a scuba diving tour.Omaka Aviation Heritage CentreWith great attention to detail,New Zealand built the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, which exhibits original aircraft from the First and Second World Wars.Some belong to film director Sir Peter Jackson,who helped create the set designs with his team.Anyone interested in the pioneers of aviation should pay a visit to the museum in Blenheim.Tenement MuseumAt New York’s Tenement Museum,visitors can gain an insight into what life was like for immigrants and the working class in the city from the1860s through to the1980s.The museum opened in1992and offers guided tours of two tenement buildings with recreated rooms,where costumed‘residents’enact the daily lives of the city’s newcomers and workers over the period－leaps and bounds from the money makers of Wall Street.Cupnoodles MuseumThe Cupnoodles Museum in Yokohama,Japan,offers a treat:exhibits can be not only admired,but eaten.Visitors can work in the museum’s noodle workshop,refining creations with their favourite ingredients.While doing so,one can also learn the history of the ramen noodle, one of Japan’s most popular foods.1.What is special about the Cancún Underwater Museum?A.The strange name.B.The number of sculptures.C.Works about art and nature.D.Ways of visiting it.2.Which museum will attract visitors interested in hands-on activities?A.Cancún Underwater Museum.B.Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.C.Tenement Museum.D.Cupnoodles Museum.3.What do the four museums have in common?A.They are about art and history.B.They display aircraft from world wars.C.They have unusual features.D.They record immigrants’daily lives.BElon Musk is a businessman,inventor and engineer and is undoubtedly,one of the leading figures in the world of technology.Musk was born in Pretoria,South Africa in1971.At the age of12,he taught himself how to programme computers.He was accepted to university in the United States where he completed a degree in Arts.After this,he started a PhD in physics at Stanford University.However,he dropped out to pursue his interest in startups and technology.He founded an online payment site that eventually would become a global company.In 2001Musk began meeting with scientists to discuss the possibility of human habitation on Mars. Using his own fortune,Musk founded his company that designs rockets and space vehicles.It was the first privately owned company to do so.In2012,the rockets made by the company docked with the International Space Station.Musk also received contracts from NASA,thus making history by proving that the concept of commercial space exploration was both possible and affordable.Another one of Musk’s innovations is the electric car.Musk started a company and became the CEO in2008.The company is named after Nicolai Tesla,the Serbian-American inventor and physicist,who is best known for designing the AC electrical system.The cars made by Musk’s company are designed to end the dependence on fossil fuels and so reduce the negative effects of climate change and air pollution from cars.Why does Musk devote himself to such innovations?By creating opportunities to explore new planets,Musk believes that in the event of a major catastrophe on Earth,there would be the potential for the human race to continue elsewhere.On Earth,Musk’s inventions are designed to find renewable,environment-friendly solutions to meet the challenge of an ever-growing global population.4.What can we learn about Musk?A.He learnt computer programmes from his teacher at12.B.He graduated from Stanford University with a degree in physics.C.He received government support to found the space company.D.He named his company after a well-known scientist.5.According to the author,what event was historic in Musk’s career?A.Getting achievements in arts.B.Founding an online payment site.C.Receiving contracts from NASA.D.Becoming CEO of two companies.6.What is Musk’s motivation for his innovations?A.To expand human reach and protect the earth.B.To stimulate people’s curiosity about space.C.To realize his dream of becoming a leading figure.D.To make more profit and set up more companies.7.Which of the following best describes Musk?A.Gifted and humorous.B.Curious and honest.C.Generous and considerate.D.Creative and responsible.CThough they may not know it,about half a billion people depend on the ecosystems created and sustained by corals.And with climate change threatening coral’s survival,marine scientist Enric Sala had a goal that might have seemed impossible.“We wanted to get into a time machine,go back hundreds of years and actually see a coral reef like they used to be everywhere,before we started exploiting,polluting and killing them,”Sala said.The goal was made possible during an expedition Sala led in2009.The team traveled to a corner of the South Pacific Ocean,to see if the almost untouched reefs held any clues to bringing damaged reefs in other parts of the ocean back to health.“The bottom was covered by thriving coral.Vivid colors surrounded me－purples,reds, oranges,yellows and greens.It was so beautiful,”Sala said.His team presented their findings to officials in the island country of Kiribati.The government took steps to protect the waters from fishing.But between2015and2016,record8.What seemingly impossible goal does Sala have?cating the public to protect the ecosystems.B.Calling on people to actively respond to climate change.C.Going to old days when corals were in healthy condition.D.Leading an expedition to the South Pacific Ocean.9.What does the underlined word“This”in paragraph6refer to?A.The bad news.B.The second diving.C.The reef’s restoration.D.The cheerful mood.10.What can we infer about Caribbean from Sala’s words?A.There is abundant fish in its ocean.B.Algae lie thick over corals there.C.Global warming does little harm to its marine life.D.Corals come back to life thanks to government’s efforts.11.What is the best title for the text?A.Kiribati—A Country of BiodiversityB.A Scientist’s Love for DivingC.The Coral Reef Restored ItselfD.Ocean Warming Bothered GovernmentD“Practice makes perfect”is a very popular expression.However,can we take this saying literally?Many scientific studies have sought to either prove or disprove this idea.One popular theory is that if a person practises for at least10,000hours,they will reach “perfection”,or become an expert in their field.This theory was made famous by Malcolm Gladwell in his2008best selling book,Outliers:The Story of Success.He mentioned the music group The Beatles and Microsoft co-creator Bill Gates.Although they all seemed to have lots of natural talent,they also clearly put in over10,000hours of practice before they became successful.Gladwell’s work was largely based on research done by Anders Ericsson,who argued that Gladwell misinterpreted his research.Firstly,Ericsson stated that10,000hours was an average figure.Some people needed far fewer than10,000hours,and others many more.More importantly,Ericsson said that just practising a lot was not enough;the type and quality of practice was also essential.He went on to explain the importance of“deliberate practice”,which is when a person practises a specific part of a skill in depth rather than practising a skill as a whole.A more recent study from Princeton University stated that practice only accounted for up to 26%of reaching an expert level.Many people say that natural talent has a large influence on becoming an expert.Another natural factor is physical superiority,which is especially evident in sports.IQ,personality,attitude,and starting age are decisive,too.But becoming an expert doesn’t equal instant success,which also relies on social and environmental factors.In conclusion,practice may not make perfect,but deliberate practice has been shown to lead to significant improvement.Based on Ericsson’s research,here are some tips on how to practise effectively:be motivated;make specific and realistic goals;work outside your comfort zone;be consistent and persistent;and get plenty of rest!For those wanting to become an expert in something,remember that being motivated is key－enjoy what you do and follow your passions.12.How did Gladwell support his idea?A.By listing numbers.B.By using examples.C.By interviewing famous people.D.By mentioning other researchers.13.Which of the following may Ericsson disagree with?A.Practice alone is far from enough.B.10,000hours of practice leads to success.C.Practice hours vary from person to person.D.Deliberate practice is much more effective.14.What does paragraph4mainly talk about?A.The role of practice.B.Factors in creating experts.C.The importance of natural talent.D.Warnings for experts.15.What is the author’s attitude to the idea“Practice makes perfect”?A.Favorable.B.Intolerant.C.Doubtful.D.Objective.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能填入空白处的最佳选项。
黑龙江省牡丹江市第一高级中学2022年高三英语第一学期期末考试试题含解析
2022-2023高三上英语期末模拟试卷请考生注意：1．请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用0．5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。
写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。
2．答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的《注意事项》，按规定答题。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Newly-built wooden cottages line the street，___________ the old town into a dreamland.A．turned B．turningC．to turn D．having turned2．Molly finally agreed, _____ reluctantly, to go and see a doctor.A．afterwards B．almostC．otherwise D．somewhat3．—Would you like me the radio a bit?—No, it’s all right. I’m used with the radio .A．to turn down; to work; on B．turning down; to working; on C．turning down; to working; off D．to turn down; to working; on4．Parents often tell their children that they __________ take candy from strangers. A．needn't B．wouldn't C．shouldn't D．daren't5．— Peter, you seem in high spirits.— ________ I have been offered a part-time job in the KFC .A．So what? B．No wonder.C．No doubt. D．Guess what.6．Whitney Houston’s sudden death suggests that drug abuse is such a serious problem ________ we should deal with it appropriately.A．as B．that C．which D．where7．What I love most about reading novels is ______ the authors vividly describe the characters.A．what B．whyC．how D．whom8．Paula waited until all the luggage was cleared, __________ hers never appeared. A．or B．so C．as D．but9．Daniel’s family ________ their holiday in Huangshan this time next week.A．are enjoying B．are to enjoy C．will enjoy D．will be enjoying10．Thanks for your useful advice; otherwise I ______ such rapid progress.A．didn’t make B．couldn’t have madeC．hadn’t made D．shouldn’t have made11．Don't give up half way, and you will find the scenery is more beautiful when you reach the destination than when you _______.A．start off B．have started offC．started off D．will start off12．— Do you know anything about British history?—______________. I have no interest in it.A．Take it easy! B．Please don’t bother.C．It’s up to you. D．No. It’s beyond me.13．It seems late to say anything. We probably ______ it if we had made an offer sooner. A．would have got B．would getC．had got D．got14．—Pity you missed George's wedding.—Well, I ________.A．haven't been invited B．wouldn't be invitedC．hadn't been invited D．am not invited15．—How are you getting along with your German, Kate？—Oh, Mr．Black, I’m so ti red of it．Maybe I should drop out _____ it kills me．A．when B．after C．while D．before16．The security judge was very _________ when she explained that the driving licence was necessary for her work .A．reasonable B．natural C．ridiculous D．available17．—What a mess! You are always so lazy!—I’m not to blame, mum. I am ________ you have made me.A．how B．what C．that D．who18．Someone called me up at midnight, but he had hung up I could answer the phone.A．as B．sinceC．until D．before19．Tom’s score on the test is the highest in the class. He _____.A．should study last nightB．should have studied last nightC．must have studied last nightD．must study last night20．___________the effect of culture shock, he is trying to read a lot about it before going to France for further study.A．To reduce B．ReducedC．Reducing D．Having reduced第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
【英语】山东省潍坊市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末试题(解析版)
山东省潍坊市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末英语试题第一部分阅读(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)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AIf you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must.Dictionary. comIf you’re looking for a reliable and user-friendly dictionary app, Dictionary. com has one for you. It provides instant access to a vast collection of definitions, synonyms and even works offline. Additionally, it provides daily word quizzes, articles and trending word lists to keep users engaged and expand their vocabulary.Merriam-WebsterMerriam-Webster is a well-known and highly trusted dictionary. The app provides quality definitions, audio pronunciations and usage examples in an on-the-go format available offline. It lets you save favorites, has a word of the day and keeps track of your recent searches. The app also provides access to a thesaurus, word puzzles and quizzes to enhance your vocabulary skills. The app even lets you search for words by speaking them!FluentUFluentU takes real-world videos-like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks-and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. FluentU makes it really easy to watch English videos. The best part is that FluentU keeps track of the vocabulary that you’re learning and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It even reminds you when it’s time to review! Every learner has a truly personalized experience, even if they’re learning with the same video.Dict BoxDiet Box is a comprehensive offline dictionary and translator app for over 50 languages, all in one place. Each word comes with a detailed definition, synonyms and example sentences. With a registered account, you get access to their urban dictionary for slang words, a picture dictionary forvisual learners, the ability to back up and update word lists across devices and an ad-free experience in the app.1. Which app allows users to play a word game?A. .B. Merriam-Webster.C. FluentU.D. Dict Box.2. What is the most appealing characteristic of FluentU?A. Presenting English videos.B. Providing scheduled courses.C. Tracing the learning process.D. Transforming videos into lessons.3. How is Dict Box different from the other apps?A. It provides word tests.B. It has no advertisement.C. It can be used without Internet.D. It offers members extra resources.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。
朝阳区2022-2023学年第一学期期末高三英语试题及答案
㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀㊀北京市朝阳区2022~2023学年度第一学期期末质量检测高三英语试卷2023.1(考试时间90分钟㊀㊀满分100分)本试卷共10页㊂考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答,在试卷上作答无效㊂第一部分㊀知识运用(共两节,30分)第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A㊁B㊁C㊁D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑㊂Early in my teaching career,I heard countless make-believe stories for unfinished homework. Then I grew less trusting and quitted㊀1㊀any excuse.When the students at my new school didn t finish homework,I never asked why.Instead,I just sighed loudly and recorded a zero in the grade book.I soon gained the㊀2㊀I thought I wanted.One day,Anthony approached me. Could I talk to you? he asked㊀3㊀. I know you said no excuse,but I don t want you to think I m㊀4㊀because I often come without my homework. He then looked up at me for the first time. It s just that...my dad moved out,and my mom works at night,so I have to look after my little brothers.Often,they cry a lot,and it s hard for me to㊀5㊀...I was about to ask why he didn t tell me earlier when I suddenly realized why.So I changed the㊀6㊀. Would it help if you stayed after school and worked on it before you go home? He nodded hard.Anthony became the first student in my after-school study session.Several days later,Terrell joined him,followed by Sandy and Randy.Before long,I had a room full of students.Their stories were not amusing,but all very㊀7㊀:㊃The power company㊀8㊀our lights because we couldn t pay the bill.㊃My dad says schoolwork is just a waste of time.㊃We don t have any paper in the house.I thus discovered not all kids come from families that are㊀9㊀.Not all kids have a quiet bedroom with a desk and study light.Some don t even have home.Most importantly,I learned that I ll listen ㊀10㊀better than No excuse!1.A.inventing B.finding C.accepting D.offering2.A.reputation B.benefit C.experience D.praise3.A.loudly㊀ B.shyly㊀ C.curiously D.eagerly4.A.poor B.mean zy D.weak6.A.question B.tune C.process D.thoughtplex B.moving C.cool D.real8.A.broke down B.put out C.cut off D.shut out9.A.disciplined B.peaceful C.traditional D.supportive10.A.works B.feels C.understands D.controls第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分)阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空㊂在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空㊂请在答题卡指定区域作答㊂AEdward O.Wilson,the modern-day Charles Darwin ,damaged his right eye when he ㊀11㊀(catch)a fish in the river near his home at seven.The poor eyesight only allowed him to observe small㊀12㊀(creature),like ants.Interested in the selflessness of ants,which would sacrifice themselves for their colony(群体),Wilson developed a theory,㊀13㊀(confirm)the existence of altruistic(利他的)behavior in a wide range of species.It made him influential as both a close observer and a pioneering theorist.BResearch on the relationship between gratitude(感恩)and physical health is still exploring. The evidence of existing studies㊀14㊀(suggest)that there may be a connection.It appears that more grateful people report sleeping better and feeling㊀15㊀(healthy).Besides,gratitude may lead people to engage in behaviors that help keep them healthy,like not smoking.Now researchers still need to make it clear㊀16㊀gratitude is so good for our health.COn October12th,Shenzhou-14crew members gave a live class to the students on Earth. During the class,the crew showed the students a science glove-box,㊀17㊀the plants experiments are performed.Then,the astronauts had real-time interactions with students㊀18㊀video calls and they answered students questions like What kinds of plants㊀19㊀(bring)to space in future spaceflights? At the end of the class,the crew said, We expect you guys ㊀20㊀(build)our space home better in the future.第二部分㊀阅读理解(共两节,38分)第一节(共14小题;每小题2分,共28分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A㊁B㊁C㊁D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑㊂AWith many Chicken Soup for the Soul books in development,we are always looking for new talent. So whether you are a regular contributor or new to our family,please share your stories with us. Here is the recipe for submission.Story Guidelines㊃Tell a heartwarming story about something that has happened to you or someone you know.㊃The story should start in the action and draw in the reader.Do not start your story with an introduction about what you are going to say.㊃Don t try fancy moves with tenses.Writing in the present tense about something that happened in the past rarely works.㊃Keep your story within1200words.Tighten!Tips about submittingThe only way to submit your stories is to do it on our website.A message, Thank you!Your information has been received ,is the only confirmation of your submission.There is no email from us.If you have any problems,please write to:***********************************. There are many topics in each of our books.If you have a story that you think fits two of the topics,you may submit it to both.Also,there is no limit to the number of stories you may submit for each book.After publicationIf your story is selected to be published,you will be asked to sign our standard permission release agreement.This means that you maintain ownership of your story but you give us the rights to publish it and use it again in any future book or our other products.After your story is published,you will receive ten free copies of the book your story appears in.You will be entitled to buy cases of your books at half price.You will also receive our monthly newsletter with advance notice of new books.21.What kind of story is likely to be accepted by Chicken Soup for the Soul?A.A story with an introduction.㊀㊀B.A story of one s own experience.C.A story with more than1200words.D.A story written in the present tense.22.What can we learn about story submission?A.You can submit your stories by email.B.A story can just be submitted to one topic.C.You can submit many stories to the same book.D.An email will be sent for a successful submission.23.If your story is published,you will.A.lose its official ownershipB.obtain future books in advanceBAs a Ph.D.student in a new country,lockdown and homesickness combined to leave me feeling lonely and desperate to meet people.To find the connections I was missing,I searched for opportunities that would involve teamwork as a volunteer on the Internet.A position matching graduate students with jobs drew my attention.It needed someone who would lead teams of graduate student volunteers to help bring in industry partners,and work with the university administration and student applicants.The chances to interact with all these different groups were appealing.I had no relevant experience and worried a disturbance to my study,but I still decided I might as well go for it and apply.The first few weeks in my new role were challenging.Along with my routine study,I was suddenly managing a team of four volunteers and meetings with industry professionals.At first,I was nervous in meetings with them,feeling I wasn t prepared enough.But as I gained experience, the interactions became truly enjoyable and rewarding.Sometimes the conversations went beyond regular business to touch on career paths,personal challenges,and more.I began to enjoy the daily mix of activities.I also learned about leadership.At the start,things seemed to go well until one of my team members told me I wasn t including her fully in decision-making.I was upset;didn t she trust my leadership?But after I calmed down,I saw that maybe she had a point.So I began to ask team members to lead some of our meetings and encouraged them to express their views.This new approach allowed us to meet our targets while helping everyone feel more content and connected as colleagues,but also as friends.Beyond building relationships and skills,this experience expanded my horizons about my own professional future.Before I joined,I had only been exposed to academic career paths,and I assumed that was my future.Now I ve realized I particularly enjoy feeling part of a team and affecting the lives of others.As I get closer to completing my Ph.D.,I m approaching job searches with a good idea of what I want.24.What made the author decide to apply for the volunteer work?A.The relevance to her study.㊀B.The longing for a family.C.The desire for social contact.D.The previous work experience.25.What can we learn about the author s volunteer work?A.It drives her away from her study.B.It teaches her how to conduct business.C.It allows her to adjust her attitude to life.D.It helps her identify the professional paths.26.From the passage,we can learn that the author is.A.open to new challengesB.proud of academic successCFinland was known as a rather quiet country.Since2008,the Country Brand Delegation (国家品牌代表团)has been looking for a national brand that would make some noise to market the country as a world-famous tourist destination.In2010,the Delegation issued a Country Brand Report, which highlighted a host of marketable themes,including Finland s famous educational system.One key theme was brand new:silence.As the report explained,modern society often seems intolerably loud and busy. Silence is a resource, it said.Silence first appeared in scientific research as a control or baseline,against which scientists compare the effects of noise or music.Researchers have mainly studied it by accident,as physician Luciano Bernardi did in his study of the physiological(生理学)effects of music. We didn t think about the effect of silence, he said.Bernardi observed two dozen test subjects while they listened to six musical tracks.He found that the impacts of music could be read directly in the bloodstream,via changes in blood pressure,carbon dioxide,and circulation in the brain. During almost all sorts of music,there was a physiological change with a condition of arousal (兴奋), he explained.This effect made sense,given that active listening requires attention.But the more striking finding appeared between musical tracks.Bernardi and his colleagues discovered that randomly added stretches of silence also had a great effect,but in the opposite direction.In fact,two-minute silent pauses proved far more relaxing than either relaxing music or a longer silence played before the experiment started.The blank pauses that Bernardi had considered irrelevant,in other words,became the most interesting object of study.Silence seemed to be heightened by contrasts,maybe because it gave test subjects a release from careful attention. Perhaps the arousal is something that concentrates the mind in one direction,so that when there is nothing more arousing,then you have deeper relaxation, he said.This finding is reinforced by neurological(神经系统的)research.Relevant research shows when our brains rest quietly,they integrate external and internal information into a conscious (意识的)workspace. Freedom from noise and goal-directed tasks,it appears,unites the quiet without and within,allowing our conscious workspace to do its thing to discover where we fit in. Noora Vikman,a consultant on silence for Finland s marketers,knows silence well.Living in a remote and quiet place in Finland,she discovers thoughts and feelings that aren t detectable in her busy daily life. If you want to know yourself,you have to be with yourself,and discuss with yourself,and be able to talk with yourself.27.Why does the author mention the Country Brand Report in Paragraph1?A.To present how Finland viewed silence.B.To highlight the need of noise in Finland.C.To explain why Finland issued the brands.D.To indicate the authority of the Delegation.28.What can be inferred about Luciano Bernardi s discovery?A.It challenged the calming effect of music.B.It emphasized the role of silence between sounds.C.It illustrated the loss of attentiveness after silence.D.It stated brains information processing in the quiet.29.As for Noora Vikman s attitude to silence,the author is.A.doubtfulB.supportiveC.disapprovingD.unconcerned30.Which would be the best title for the passage?A.Silence:A Limited ResourceB.Silence:A Misunderstood ToolC.Silence:The Unexpected PowerD.Silence:The Value by ContrastsDA few years ago,the City Council of Monza,Italy,barred petowners from keeping goldfish in curved fishbowls.The sponsors of themeasure explained that it is cruel to keep a fish in such a bowlbecause the curved sides give the fish a distorted view of reality.Aside from the measure s significance to the poor goldfish,the storyraises an interesting philosophical question:How do we know that the reality we perceive is true? Physicists are finding themselves in a similar trouble to the goldfish s.For decades they have been pursuing an ultimate theory of everything one complete and consistent set of fundamental laws of nature that explain every aspect of reality.It now appears that this pursuit may generate not a single theory but a family of interconnected theories,each describing its own version of reality, as if it viewed the universe through its own fishbowl.This concept may be difficult for many people to accept.Most people believe that there is an objective reality out there and that our senses and our science directly convey(传达)information about the material world.In philosophy,that beliefIn physics,realism is becoming difficult to defend.Instead,the idea of alternative realities is a mainstay of today s popular culture.For example,in the science-fiction film The Matrix the human race is unknowingly living in a simulated(模拟的)virtual reality created by intelligent computers.How do we know we are not just computer-generated characters living in a Matrix-like world?If like us the beings in the simulated world could not observe their universe from the outside,they would have no reason to doubt their own pictures of reality. Similarly,the goldfish s view is not the same as ours from outside their curved bowl.For instance,because light bends as it travels from air to water,a freely moving object that we would observe to move in a straight line would be observed by the goldfish to move along a curved path. The goldfish could form scientific laws from their frame(框架)of reference that would always hold true and that would enable them to make predictions about the future motion of objects outside the bowl.If the goldfish formed such a theory,we would have to admit the goldfish s view as a reasonable picture of reality.The goldfish example shows that the same physical situation can be modeled in different ways,each employing different fundamental elements and concepts.It might be that to describe the universe we have to employ different theories in different situations.It is not the physicist s traditional expectation for a theory of nature,nor does it correspond to our everyday idea of reality. But it might be the way of the universe.31.What does the underlined word distorted in Paragraph1most probably mean?A.Original.㊀㊀B.Accurate.㊀㊀C.Distant.㊀㊀D.False.32.What does Paragraph2mainly tell us?A.The need for a complete theory.B.The lasting conflict in physics.C.The existence of the material world.D.The conventional insight of reality.33.What can we learn from the passage?A.Nature s mysteries are best left undiscovered.B.An external world is independent of the observers.C.People s theories are influenced by their viewpoints.D.It is essential to figure out which picture of reality is better.34.According to the passage,the author may agree that.A.various interpretations of the universe are welcomedB.physicists have a favorite candidate for the final theoryC.multiple realities can be pieced together to show the real world第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,共10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑㊂选项中有两项为多余选项㊂An apology can achieve great things for both the givers and the receivers although nobody likes to admit that they were wrong.An apology is crucial to our physical health.When we acknowledge that we are wrongdoers and express our guilt to others,we will free ourselves from the uncomfortable state.This act feels like a weight on us has been lifted.㊀35㊀Research showed that heart rate,sweat levels and facial tension decreased in victims of wrongs even when they simply imagined receiving an apology.Apologizing affects us not just physically,but also mentally.㊀36㊀When presented with an apology,the victims may view us as imperfect human beings and find it easier to give forgiveness. In a powerful piece in Psychology Today,writer Beverly Engel described how a simple I m sorry from her mother,after being estranged from each other for three years,made her relieved emotionally.But let s be real,apologizing can be difficult.㊀37㊀We should recognize our action did hurt someone even if our intention may not have been so.Instead of making excuses for what we did,try to bear responsibility and offer a promise to take action so that we will not repeat the behavior in future.㊀38㊀Of course,the most effective apologies often bring a cost to our dignity,since we have to admit that we are wrong in front of others or many people.㊀39㊀As is known,it is one of the most positive actions we can take when we do something wrong for ourselves,the others,and the relationship.So,go ahead,apologize a little more often for the things worth apologizing for.A.There are agreed-upon ways to express our apology to others.B.It s a way of showing the price we paid for the wronged action.C.A good apology affects the health of those on the receiving end,too.D.But this can often be minor compared to the benefits of a proper apology.E.This means we should take the blame and not try to justify it or explain it away.F.Apologize for what you did rather than what other people might have thought about it.G.It has the ability to disarm others of their anger and to prevent further misunderstandings.第三部分㊀书面表达(共两节,32分)第一节(共4小题;第40㊁41题各2分,第42题3分,第43题5分,共12分)阅读下面短文,根据题目要求用英文回答问题㊂请在答题卡指定区域作答㊂Building relationships and working successfully with different cultural backgrounds can seem like a major challenge.But you can enjoy the rewards,while keeping dissatisfaction to aminimum.The key to making them work is cultural competence.Essentially,cultural competence is defined as the ability to understand and interact effectively with people from different cultures. Cultural competence is critical for everyone in today s modern world.Living and working in a culturally diverse environment sometimes comes with differences of opinion and tension.People with strong cultural competence can resolve these issues creatively,even if a solution seems impossible at first.What s more,thinking and caring about others with different experiences can bring out a sense of understanding.This helps to build trust between each other. Cultural competence can be improved through training,education,and experience.Here are some simple tips to help you improve your cultural competence.Assess yourselfThe starting point is to understand your own cultural values and world view.Assess the current level of cultural competence in yourself and identify the knowledge,skills and resources that you want to acquire.This can give you an idea of your strengths and weaknesses in the area so that you can improve yourself in future.Practice good mannersNo matter whom you are dealing with,make sure that you are respecting others backgrounds, boundaries and customs.Pay close attention to your communication and make sure that you re speaking to others in a kind and polite way.Ask questionsWhen you don t understand something or want to know why someone has behaved in a certain way,simply ask.Asking questions stops you making unnecessary assumptions,and shows the questions you did not understand to them.Keep in mind that developing cultural competence is not a one-shot enterprise.It takes time and practice.Whether you are in a classroom or on campus,cultural competence plays an important role in your daily environment.Recognizing and dealing with cultural differences will create a happier setting for everyone.40.What is cultural competence according to the passage?41.Why is cultural competence important for people in intercultural environment?42.Please decide which part is false in the following statement,then underline it and explain why.To improve our cultural competence,we should not only understand our strengths andweaknesses in this area,but also ask questions when we don t understand others behaviors,even if we may speak in an impolite way.43.Apart from the tips mentioned in the passage,what other way(s)can you think of to develop your cultural competence?(In about40words)第二节(20分)假设你是红星中学高三学生李华㊂你班交换生Jim打算利用寒假在家锻炼身体,发来邮件向你咨询㊂请你给他写一封回信,内容包括:1.推荐一款app和推荐理由;2.给出运动建议㊂注意:1.词数100左右;2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数㊂Dear Jim,㊀㊀㊀Yours,Li Hua北京市朝阳区2022～2023学年度第一学期期末质量检测高三英语参考答案2023.1第一部分知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．B6．A 7．D 8．C 9．D 10. A第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）11. was catching 12. creatures 13. confirming 14. suggests15. healthier 16. why 17. where 18. through19. will be brought 20. to build第二部分阅读理解（共两节，38分）第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分）21．B 22．C 23．D 24．C 25．D26．A 27．A 28．B 29．B 30．C31．D 32．D 33．C 34．A第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）35．C 36．G 37．A 38．E 39．D第三部分书面表达（共两节，32分）第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）40. It is the ability to understand and interact effectively with people from different cultures.41. Because people can resolve issues creatively and build trust between each other.42. To improve our cultural competence, we should not only understand our strengths andweaknesses in this area, but also ask questions when we don’t understand others’ behaviors, even if we may speak in an impolite way.We have to make sure that we’re speaking to others in a kind and polite way.43. 略。
河北省部分高中2024届高三上学期1月期末考试英语试卷(含答案)
河北省部分高中2024届高三上学期1月期末考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解Cricket Children’s Magazine Ages 0 —3 years∨Ages 4 — 6 years∨Ages 6 — 9years∨Ages 9 — 14 yearsChallenge curious young minds from 9 to 14 with Cricket Media’s Collection of magazines. Whether your child is a promising poet or a future engineer, these award-winning publications are made for your kids.CRICKET® MagazineCRICKET Magazine, our flagship publication, is the world leader in providing the highest-quality fiction and nonfiction to children from 9 to 14. Since its premiere in 1973, CRICKET has delighted and entertained generations of kids with contemporary stories and classic literature from the world’s best writers.ADD TO CART COBBLESTONE TM MagazineCOBB LESTONE knows history doesn’t have to be dull and dry. Filled with fascinating true stories of American history, every page is a living, breathing guide to how Americans lived from the 1600s to today. It takes kids on a journey through history while exciting their imaginations and bringing the past to life!ADD TO CART FACEST TM MagazineFACES magazine takes young readers around the world and back to learn about important inventions and ideas from other cultures. From common customs to rules of the road, games to housing FACES uses breathtaking photography and authentic local voices to bring the entire world right to your kids.ADD TO CART MUSE® MagazineMUSE magazine is the arts and science magazine for kids from 9 to 14 who want to know how to keep robots from taking over the world or whether animals can think, accompanied by high-quality illustration and photography. Explore the world in a fun (and funny!) way with MUSE.ADD TO CART 1．In which magazine will young readers probably read fun-filled history stories?A. CRICKET® Magazine.B. COBBLESTONE TM Magazine.C. FACES TM Magazine.D. MUSE® Magazine.2．What do FACES TM Magazine and MUSER® Magazine have in common?A. They provide high-quality fictions.B. They cover life in foreign countries.C. They are vividly illustrated with photos.D. They are packed with authentic local voices.3．What is the text?A. A science blog.B. A literature magazine.C. An encyclopedia entry.D. A website advertisement.Ernest Hemingway, the Nobel Prize-winning American writer, first visited Pamplona during the traditional festival 100 years ago. The festival started more than seven hundred years ago. For nine days, people come to the northern Spanish city for bull running, bullfighting and partying.The festival affected Hemingway so deeply that he returned eight times. Here is a description of what happens at the start of the bull running: A rocket would be lit. And the bulls would charge out of the gate. At that moment, a crowd of runners wearing white clothes and red scarves would start to run. They would look back, move and dance to avoid being injured by the charging bull’s horns. Onlookers would cheer them on from balconies above.In 1926, Hemingway wrote his first book, The Sun Also Rises. He wrote about his experiences in Pamplona and established himself as the voice of what became known as the Lost Generation. “I can’t stand it to think my life is going so fast and I’m not really living it,” says one character in the book. “Nobody ever lives their life all the way up e xcept bull-fighters,” is the answer.Bill Hillman is a 41-year-old professor from Chicago. He first read the book at college. When he turned to the last page, he learnt two things: He wanted to become a writer, and he would run in front of Pamplona’s bulls someday. His first running of the bulls was in 2005 and he has been running ever since. He has been wounded twice, but that has not lessened his interest.Last year, 1.7 million people came to the festival. Pamplona native Miguel has written about the fes tival’s links to Hemingway. He believes the writer’s influence on its popularity has been as large as people say. Besides, he thinks that Pamplona is still using Hemingway to gain attention. “We made him into an icon,” he said.4．What is the main attraction of the festival in Pamplona?A. Hemingway’s influence.B. Running bulls.C. The long history of the town.D. The beautiful scenery there.5．Why does the author quote Hemingway’s words in paragraph 2?A. To show the writer’s talent for language.B. To show the popularity of the festival.C. To show the details of the festival.D. To show the writer’s personal experience.6．Which word can best describe Bill Hillman ?A. Strong-willed.B. Stubborn.C. Adventurous.D. Desperate.7．What is the main idea of the text?A. People take an active part in bull fighting.B. Ernest Hemingway is an icon in a famous city.C. The festival in Pamplona is still as popular as before.D. Ernest Hemingway has an influence on Pamplona’s festival.Goldfish may seem like simple creatures swimming in a glass tank, but they possess a rather complicated navigation system, as discovered by researchers at the University of Oxford Led by Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux, the study aims to shed light on our understanding of how fish, and potentially humans, estimate distances using what could be described as an internal GPS.Writing in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Sibeaux and colleagues report how they created a tank in their experiment with 2cm-wide black and white vertical stripes (条纹) on the walls, connected by similar stripes across the floor. The team trained nine goldfish to swim a set distance of 70cm and then return to their starting point when waved at. The experiment aimed to investigate how the fish would estimate this distance without any gestures, under different patterns.Over multiple trials, the goldfish averaged a swim distance of 74cm, give or take 17cm, when presented with the vertical 2cm-wide stripes. However, when the stripe pattern was altered to eith er narrower vertical stripes, checked patterns, or horizontal stripes, the fish’s behavior changed significantly. Narrower vertical stripes led them to overestimating the distance by 36%, while horizontal stripes resulted in highly inconsistent estimations.According to the researchers, the goldfish appeared to be using an “optic (光学的) flow mechanism” based on the visual density of their environment. They kept track of howfrequently the vertical pattern switched between black and white to estimate how far they had traveled. The study suggests that different optic flow mechanisms are used by mammals, including humans, based on angular (有角度的) motion of visual features. The study implies that the use of visually based distance information could have emerged early in the evolutionary timeline.“This study is novel because, despite knowing that fish respond to geometric information regarding direction and distance, we don’t know how they estimate distances,” Professor Colin Lever, although not involved in the stu dy, said, “it’s exciting to explore fish spatial mapping because fish navigation evolved earlier and better than most mammals.”8．Why did Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux conduct the study on goldfish?A. To test the accuracy of goldfish’s internal GPS.B. To create an advanced navigation system for humansC. To uncover how an inbuilt GPS helps calculate distances.D. To explore the relationships between goldfish and humans9．What can we learn about the experiment?A. People gestured the goldfish throughout the experimentB. The tank was decorated with colorful background patternsC. Goldfish tended to underestimate distances with horizontal stripes.D. The change in the tank setting led to the goldfish’s incorrect judgment.10．It can be concluded from the fourth paragraph that ____________.A. optic flow mechanism is unique to humansB. mammals developed flow mechanism long before goldfishC. goldfish evaluated the distance with multidimensional visual informationD. visual density of the environment strengthened the locating ability of goldfish 11．What attitude does Professor Colin hold towards the study?A. Neutral.B. Ambiguous.C. Disapproving.D. Favorable.In our information-driven society, shaping our worldview through the media is similar to forming an opinion about someone only based on a picture of their foot. While the media might not deliberately mislead us, it often fails to provide a comprehensive view of reality.Consequently, the question arises: Where, then, shall we get our information from if not from the media? Who can we trust? How about experts — people who devote their working lives to understanding their chosen slice of the world? However, even experts can fall prey to the allure of oversimplification, leading to the “single perspective instinct” that prevent ourability to grasp the intricacies of the world.Simple ideas can be appealing because they offer a sense of understanding and certainty. And it is easy to take off down a slippery slope, from one attention-grabbing simple idea to a feeling that this idea beautifully explains, or is the beautiful solution to, lots of other things. The world becomes simple that way.Yet, when we embrace a singular cause for or a solution to all problems, we risk oversimplifying complex issues. For instance, depending the concept of equality may lead us to view all problems through the lens of inequality and see resource distribution as the cure-all medicine, However, such rigidity prevents us from seeing the multidimensional nature of challenges and hinder s true comprehension of reality. This “single perspective instinct” ultimately clouds our judgment and restricts our capacity to tackle complex issues effectively. Being always in favor of or always against any particular idea makes you blind to informatio n that doesn’t fit your perspective. This is usually a bad approach if you would like to understand reality.Instead, constantly test your favorite ideas for weaknesses. Be humble about the extent of your expertise. Be curious about new information that do esn’t fit, and information from other fields. And rather than talking only to people who agree with you, or collecting examples that fit your ideas, consult people who contradict you, disagree with you, and put forward different ideas as a great resource f or understanding the world. If this means you don’t have time to form so many opinions, so what?Wouldn’t you rather have few opinions that are right than many that are wrong? 12．What does the underlined word “allure” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Temptation.B. Tradition.C. Convenience.D. Disapproval.13．Why are simple ideas appealing according to the passage?A. They meet people’s demand for high efficiency.B. They generate a sense of complete understanding.C. They are raised and supported by multiple experts.D. They reflect the opinions of like-minded individuals.14．What will the author probably agree with?A. Simplifying matters releases energy for human brains.B. Constant tests on our ideas help make up for our weakness.C. A well-founded opinion counts more than many shallow ones.D. People who disagree with us often have comprehensive views.15．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A. Embracing Disagreement: Refusing OvercomplexityB. Enhancing Comprehension: Simplifying InformationC. Understanding Differences: Establishing RelationshipsD. Navigating Complexity: Challenging Oversimplification二、七选五16．In a world that often feels fast-paced and restrained to routines, the desire for van (房车) life and mobile living has captured the hearts of many seeking an alternative lifestyle.①_________ From the freedom to explore new horizons to fostering a minimalist mindset, here are some captivating advantages of embracing van life.Liberation from MaterialismThe confined space of a van encourages a minimalist lifestyle, where experiences are valued over possessions. ②_________ With minimal monthly expenses, such as parking fees and fuel costs, van dwellers can allocate resources to experiences rather than high rent or house payments. This mobile living is supported by the degrowth movement, which believes that economies should focus on securing the minimal basic needs instead of consumption and consumerism.Exploration and FlexibilityThe ability to follow adventure wherever it takes you is one of the most amazing aspects of living in a van. You can choose to wake up at dawn over the ocean one day and find yourself in a forested mountainside the next. Living in a van frequently involves being close to the outdoors surrounded by the beauty of nature. ③_________Minimal Ecological Footprint④_________ They adopt solar panels and efficient water systems , further minimizing their impact on the environment. People who choose to live in mobile homes believe that eventually, global warming and extreme weather might bring an end to sedentary (定居的) living patterns.Through the open road, the beauty of nature, and the friendship of fellow adventurers, van life presents a unique avenue for enriching the human experience. ⑤_________A. It’s thrilling to travel the world.B. Many van lifers tend to go green.C. Living in a van can often be more cost-effective.D. They’ll find a sense of freedom of constant exploration.E. The natural world becomes an essential part of your daily lifeF. Better yet, it offers a way to reconnect with the essence of living.G. The concept of van life offers benefits beyond just a change of scenery.三、完形填空（15空）A little girl was enjoying the beautiful garden in her home. Her father had a good collection of rare and prized plants, which he 1 with great care.The girl was 2 by a plant full of delicate flowers. She approached it and admired its striking beauty. Suddenly she 3 that the plant was in a pile of filth (污秽). She could not tolerate the 4 of dirt with such fantastic flowers.She worked out a plan to clean the plant. She 5 the plant with all her might from the dirt and washed its 6 in running tap water till all traces of dirt were washed away. She then placed the plant on a clean stone and went away, proud that she had done a great 7 .Later the little daughter ran over, followed by her father, to 8 her achievement. “I have cleaned it, Daddy,” she reported 9 .To spot the uprooted plant, which had lain 10 in the baking sun, the father showed her how her treatment had nearly killed the plant and told her that the filthy soil was the best 11 to grow that plant. Hearing that, the girl felt guilty that the plant had suffered by her cleaning.A great gardener mixes 12 soil for each plant. 13 , God provides each of us with the best 14 required for optimum (最佳) spiritual growth. But it may appear to be 15 and we may even complain to God about our difficulty.17．A. attended to B. brought up C. weeded out D. fed on18．A. caught B. attracted C. attacked D. shocked19．A. recalled B. noted C. recognized D. concluded20．A. iformation B. presentation C. presence D. composition21．A. held B. picked C. pulled D. removed22．A. flowers B. branches C. leaves D. roots23．A. deed B. deal C. operation D. project24．A. confirm B. exhibit C. evaluate D. celebrate25．A. innocently B. distantly C. decisively D. thoughtlessly26．A. burning B. bathing C. breathing D. dying27．A. shelter B. medicine C. medium D. venue28．A. right B. same C. dirty D. loose29．A. Moreover B. Likewise C. Rather D. Nevertheless30．A. environment B. mode C. neighborhood D. opportunity31．A. invisible B. disorganized C. improper D. unpleasant四、短文填空32．The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er gained the World Heritage Site status at the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee, ①_________ (become) the first World Heritage Site related to tea.The②_________ (new) named heritage site, located in Lancang Lahu autonomous county in Pu’er, Yunnan Province,③_________ (consist) of five large-scale, well-preserved old tea forests, three protective barrier forests ④_________nine ancient villages in the old tea forests.The committee said the cultural landscape is an outstanding example of a sustainable land-use system ⑤_________ (base) on the combination of horizontal and vertical land-use patterns. “This land-use system permits the use of natural resources in the typically⑥_________ (mountain) environment of Jingmai Mountain and represents ⑦_________ exceptional example of a human interaction by Blang and Dai peoples with a challenging environment.”Chen Yaohua, director of Peking University’s World Heritage Research Center, said the tea growing technique on the Jingmai Mountain is quite unique, particularly these years ⑧_________ large-scale terraced (阶梯状) tea plantations play a dominant role in the world. It represents the ecological ethics (伦理) and ⑨_________ (wise) that can inspire sustainable development in the world today.The local government of Pu’er and the Yunnan provincial authorities have released three laws and seven regulations focusing ⑩_________ the protection of the cultural landscape resources.五、语法填空33．Over 3,000 lives were (claim) in the 1960 San Francisco earthquake and the series of fires that occurred after it.(所给词的适当形式填空)34．All the (legal) constructed buildings must be pulled down. (所给词的适当形式填空)35．Do you think museums should charge for (admit)? (所给词的适当形式填空)36．Convey my (congratulate) to her. (所给词的适当形式填空)37．She found herself (stick) at home with only her computer to keep her company. (所给词的适当形式填空)六、书面表达38．ChatGPT，被誉为未来人工智能的代表，横空出世火爆全球，成为时下最热门的话题。
云南省云龙县第二中学2021届高三英语上学期期末考试试题(1)
云南省云龙县第二中学2021届高三英语上学期期末考试试题例：It is generally considered unwise to give a child ______ he or she wants.A. howeverB. whateverC. whicheverD. whenever答案是B。
1. — Can I have a day off the day after tomorrow, sir?— _______. We can manage without you.A. No wayB. I’m afraid notC. It dependsD. No problem2. I’ll bring some medicine just _____ some of us get sick while travelling.A. in caseB. as ifC. even thoughD. as long as3. Can you imagine what problem may ______ when human beings are cloned?A. raiseB. causeC. ariseD. lead4. ______ makes the school proud is_______ most students have been admitted by the key universities.A. What; becauseB. What; thatC. That; thatD. That; because5. In China’s countryside, villagers often have the same family name, but _______ not be closely related.A. needB. shallC. mustD. may6. As a father of three children, I need a job ______ so that we can survive.A. deeplyB. badlyC. closelyD. crazily7. The girl’s years of hard training _______ when she finally won the first prize.A. went onB. got throughC. paid offD. ended up8.The most popular food ______ on menus in western countries is hamburger.A. includeB. includingC. to includeD. included9. Bears often hide themselves in places _______ can’t be found by hunters.A. whichB. in whichC. whatD. where10.Most British believe that there has never been a more splendid opening ceremony than_______ of the London 2021 Olympic Games.A. oneB. thatC. thoseD. this11. — I wonder what makes you a successful manager.—I _______ as a waiter for five years, which contributes a lot to my today’s work.A. serveB. have servedC. had servedD. served12. According to the newest reports, personal _______ of guns in the USA causes a lot of trouble.A. matterB. problemC. possessionD. wealth13. The pencil-box on the desk as well as the bookmarks _______ to my little sister.A. is belongedB. belongsC. are belongedD. belong14. Iran, _______ world’s fifth biggest oil exporter, says it only wants nuclear plants to produce _______electricity.A. the; 不填B. the; aC. a; 不填D. a; a15. If Kate goes to the gym this weekend, _______.A. so do IB. so I doC. so will ID. so I will第二节完形填空（共20小题；每题1．5分，总分值30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出能够填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
张家口市2022—2023学年度高三第一学期期末考英语试卷(后附参考答案)
张家口市2022－2023学年度高三年级第一学期期末考试英语注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A.￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.答案是C。
1.What's the weather like now?A.Warm.B.Cold.C.Windy.2.What will the woman do next?A.Look for a job.B.Hold an interview.C.Take a test.3.What's wrong with John?A.He is badly ill.B.He is under pressure.C.He missed an appointment.4.How will the woman get to Star Road?A.By subway.B.By car.C.By bus.5.Where will the speakers go?A.To their home.B.To the doctor's.C.To the school.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。
河北省教考联盟2022-2023学年英语高三第一学期期末考试试题含解析
2022-2023高三上英语期末模拟试卷注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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，再选涂其它答案标号。
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（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．By doing so, you can ________ more information and details about the topic, and better understand it.A．keep up with B．do away withC．have access to D．get down to2．We need a spiritual faith, or a philosophy, it should include this truth: if you choose to find the positive in every situation, you will be blessed, and if you choose to find the awful, you will be cursed. As with happiness itself, this is ________your decision to make.A．absolutely B．totallyC．exactly D．largely3．His strong sense of humor was make everyone in the room burst out laughing.A．so as to B．such as toC．so that D．such that4．—Let’s go and have dinner this evening.—_____. Have you come out first in the exam?A．Thanks a lot. B．Why not?C．What for? D．Yes, I’d like to.5．It is so difficult a question_______ none of the kids could work it out.A．as B．that C．which D．X6．A Chinese proverb has it that a tower is built when soil on earth _________, and a river is formed when streams come together.A．accumulates B．accelerates C．collapses D．loosens7．Playing with their peers, children learn to and not do exactly what they want to do.A．compromise B．competeC．contribute D．construct8．Many of us see reading as an investment in ourselves，so it’s only natural that we wantto learn something useful ________ our efforts.A．in view of B．in response toC．in parallel with D．in return for9．________is known to us is that tobacco contains nicotine and other harmful products，so you should give up smoking.A．As B．ItC．What D．Which10．A firm from New Zealand has revealed a set of robotic legs which they claim will soon allow ________ wheelchair-bound people to walk again.A．extremely B．previously C．actually D．eventually11．The young man, ________ in heavy traffic on the way, got home an hour later than usual.A．catching B．caught.C．having caught D．to be caught12．I will be surprised if you can get Calvin, who is a close-fisted man, these donation draw tickets from you.A．buy B．buyingC．buys D．to buy13．Passengers _____ talk to the driver while the bus is moving, because it will take his focus off the road.A．would not B．must notC．may not D．need not14．The problem lies in______ we’re now giving him a fish, not teaching him how to fish. A．what B．thatC．which D．if15．Pandas are _____ to the mountains of central China and only about 1,000 remain in the wild.A. native B．sensitive C．relate D．familiar16．—The terrible accident is under investigation.—Actually, quicker action _________ those workers trapped in the mine.A．might have saved B．must have saved C．should have saved D．could have saved17．—I need to advertise for a roommate for next term.—______? Mary is interested.A．What for B．Why notC．So what D．Why bother18．Who ______ the fight against the H1N1 flu ______ it not been for the Chinese scientists’ great efforts?A．could have won; had B．would win; had C．would have won; has D．could win; has19．Children exposed to air pollution are more to suffering from different diseases.A．possible B．probable C．likely D．certainly20．Although everything seems to have been taken into consideration, ________ accident can happen when the astronauts walk in ________ space.A．/; the B．an; the C．the; the D．an; /第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
山东省博兴县第一中学2022-2023学年高三英语第一学期期末考试试题含解析
2022-2023高三上英语期末模拟试卷注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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，再选涂其它答案标号。
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（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Our football team had a lead in the match, but the last minute goal of the guestteam .A．gave it away B．put it awayC．wiped it away D．carried it away2．.---How did you French?---- I lived in Paris for two years before I came to England, so I got lots of practice. A．go through B．pick up C．set up D．turn up3．No decision __A_ about any future appointment until all the candidates have been interviewed.A．will be made B．is madeC．is being made D．has been made4．Between the two generations, it is often not their age, _________ their education that causes misunderstanding.A．like B．as C．or D．but5．Up till now, there has been no scientific evidence about ________ caused the death of dinosaurs.A．what is it that B．what it was that C．it was what D．what is it6．Some analysts suspected that the rebellion was _______ and financed by a western country.A．launched B．backed C．evaluated D．crushed7．--- Why didn’t you help the little boy?--- Oh, he had struggled to his feet ______ I could run over and offered any help. A．before B．afterC．when D．since8．Backward somewhat technologically ________ we are for the moment, we have confidence in our ability to catch up in time.A．although B．if C．as D．once9．It was reported that as many as 50% of patients do not take medicine ______ directed,______ has drawn doctor’s attention.A．when; it B．as; what C．as; which D．that; and10．It was announced that only when the fire was under control __________to return to their homes.A．the residents would be permittedB．had the residents been permittedC．would the residents be permittedD．the residents had been permitted11．—What’s up? Y ou look down. —I have piles of papers ________, but I type so slowly.A．to be typed B．typed C．to type D．being typed12．---Did you visit the famous cultural relics last month?---No, we____ it, but we spent too much time shopping．A．could have visited B．must have visitedC．can't have visited D．shouldn't have visited13．Mary_______ to writing classes every night since June and the course will end this week.A．had gone B．has been goingC．is going D．went14．— What shall we do tonight then?—, whatever you want.A．Help yourself B．It’s a dealC．No problem D．It’s up to you15．Little about her own safety, though she was in great danger herself.A．did Rose care B．Rose did careC．Rose does care D．does Rose care16．Our team is world-class and it was no surprise that we won by such a margin. A．low B．highC．wide D．narrow17．The educational reform is now under way throughout the country, ________ the students more opportunities to develop to their greatest potential.A．to grant B．having grantedC．granting D．granted18．___________the effect of culture shock, he is trying to read a lot about it before going to France for further study.A．To reduce B．ReducedC．Reducing D．Having reduced19．Guangdong province rolled out new guidelines, _____ offensive nicknames and online violence as school bullying.A．defining B．definedC．to define D．having defined20．Do you know that ______ chairman of the meeting has announced that Mr Hodge has beenmade ______ manager of this factory?A．the, the B．/, the C．the, / D．a, a第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
龙岩市重点中学2022-2023学年高三英语第一学期期末考试试题含解析
2022-2023高三上英语期末模拟试卷注意事项：1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2．选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0．5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3．请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．This book is said to be the special one, which ________ many events that cannot be found in other history books.A．covers B．writesC．prints D．reads2．The medicine should usually be kept out of the ________ of children at home. A．distance B．reachC．limit D．arrival3．Bob was trying to ________ that he knew the famous singer who would perform in our city.A．let out B．lay outC．figure out D．make out4．My sister ______ the baby while I’m at yoga.A．arranges B．minds C．assesses5．Justin a book about his adventures in Tibet．I hope he can find a good publisher when it is finished．A．was writing B．is currently writing C．has already written D．wrote 6．—According to my mother, it is a good idea to have some chicken soup when you have a cold．—_____, scientists agree with her．A．Sooner or later B．Once in a whileC．Believe it or not D．To be exact7．．When he goes out, he often wears sunglasses _______nobody can recognize him．A．so that B．now that C．in case D．as though8．________ some teenagers don’t realize is ________ difficult life can be after they get addicted to drugs.A．That; how B．Which; what aC．What; what D．What; how9．Comparison may make something appear more beautiful than it is when _____ alone．A．seen B．seeing C．see D．to see10．There will be an endless power of youth supporting the Chinese nation’s rejuvenation_______ the younger generation of the country has ideals , pursuits and shoulders.A．as far as B．so long asC．even if D．as if11．Time is a precious ________ that is often taken for granted among the young people. A．commodity B．commission C．component D．constitution12．--I apologize for not being able to join you for dinner.--_________________. We'll get together later.A．Go ahead B．That's rightC．Not to worry. D．Don't mention it13．— You should have come to the party last Saturday evening. It was really fantastic. — But a friend an unexpected visit to me.A．paid B．had paid C．would pay D．has paid14．— Would you mind my coming over and having a look at your rehearse (排练)? My little son’s curious abou t the performance.— _______ . Just come round.A．Yes, I do B．Never mind C．Not at all D．Yes, please15．Japan has been trying to bring its nuclear crisis under ____ control, but ____ spread of radiation has raised concerns about the safety of the nuclear energy.A．a; the B．the; / C．/; the D．a; /16．________ terrible, the medicine was thrown away by the child.A．Tasted B．TastingC．To taste D．Being tasted17．We should organize useful activities, which will ___________ the relationship of the students.A．appoint B．employC．promote D．commit18．It was warm and nice that evening. I stayed awake until eleven in order to have a good look at the moon by myself.A．on average B．on purposeC．on business D．on time19．The course about Chinese food attracts over 100 students per year, _______ up to half are from overseas.A．in which B．of whomC．with which D．for whom20．—She got her first science fiction published. It turned out to be________.—When was that?—It was in 2009 ________ she was still in college.A．success; that B．a success; whenC．success; when D．a success; that第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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辽宁省五校2018届高三英语上学期期末考试试题第一部分：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秒钟的时间来回答和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B。
1. What does the man like about the play?A. The story.B. The ending.C. The actor.2. Which place are the speakers trying to find?A. A hotel.B. A bank.C. A restaurant.3. At what time will the two speakers meet?A. 5:20.B. 5:10.C. 4:40.4. What will the man do?A. Change the plan.B. Wait for a phone call.C. Sort things out.5. What does the woman want to do?A. See a film with the man.B. Offer the man some help.C. Listen to some great music.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6、7题。
6. Where is Ben?A. In the kitchen.B. At school.C. In the park.7. What will the children do in the afternoon?A. Help set the table.B. Have a party.C. Do their homework.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A Family holiday.B. A business trip.C. A travel plan.9. Where did Rachel go?A. Spain.B. Italy.C. China. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How did the woman get to know about third-hand smoke?A. From young smokers.B. From a newspaper article.C. From some smoking parents.11. Why does the man say that he should keep away from babies?A. He has just become a father.B. He wears dirty clothes.C. He is a smoker.12. What does the woman suggest smoking parents should do?A. Stop smoking.B. Smoke only outside their houses.C. Reduce dangerous matter in cigarettes.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where does Michelle Ray come from?A. A middle-sized city.B. A small town.C. A big city.14. Which place would Michelle Ray take her visitors to for shopping?A. The Zen Garden.B. The Highlands.C. The Red River area.15. What does Michelle Ray do for complete quiet?A. Go camping.B. Study in a library.C. Read at home.16. What are the speakers talking about in general?A. Late-night shopping.B. Asian food.C. Louisville.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why do some people say they never have dreams according to Dr Garfield?A. They forget about their dreams.B. They don’t want to tell the truth.C. They have no bad experiences.18. Why did Davis stop having dreams?A. He got a serious heart attack.B. He was too sad about his brother’s death.C. He was frightened by a terrible dream.19 What is Dr Garfield’s opinion about dreaming?A. It is very useful.B. It makes things worse.C. It prevents the mind from working.20. Why do some people turn off their dreams completely?A. To recover from illnesses.B. To recover from sadness.C. To stay away from their problems.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中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AEvents listed here are open to everyone. Whether you want to listen to a lecture, learn a new skill, take in a concert or an exhibition, see a play staged by Oxford University students or attend one of our sporting events, there’s always something going on.Events are subject to change; please contact the organizer for full details. Qu Leilei: A Chinese Artist in Britain30 November 2017 to 15 April 2018Contemporary Chinese artist Qu Leilei (born in 1951), now based in London, was a founding member of the creative ‘Stars Group’ in the late 1970s, and immigrated to England in 1985. This exhibition shows his progression from calligraphic (书法的) art to an exploration of a new vocabulary of ink language mixing lively brushwork with western technique.The Brexit (脱欧) sword hanging over our universities29 November 2017Lord Bilimoria CBE，the Founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer and President of the University of Birmingham, will talk about Brexit, its influence on our universities, their academics and students as well as the future of international students in the UK.Oxford Botanic Garden Christmas Fair2-3 December 2017Escape the crowds and step inside a wonderland of hand-picked gifts, tasty food and family entertainment. Look through for extra-special Christmas presents at over 30 stands in the heated large tent. Pause for a glass of sweet hot wine and some delicious food, then follow the Alice in Wonderland path around the walled garden before stopping for tea with the Mad Hatter.The Art of Partying: A Feast for the Eyes!13 December 2017From Greek designs and Biblical weddings to Renaissance works and the celebratory styles of the twentieth-century painters, this lecture will examine the popular description of parties in the history of Western Art at the Ashmolean Museum.21. When can you experience Chinese culture?A. From 30 November 2017 to 15 April 2018.B. On 29 November 2017.C. During 2-3 December 2017.D. On 13 December 2017.22. What is special about Lord Bilimoria CBE?A. He has found Cobra Beer.B. He will talk about botanic skills.C. He hangs a sword in Oxford UniversityD. He is President of the University of Birmingham23. What can you do on the botanic garden Christmas fair?A. Surf the Internet for Christmas gifts.B. Appreciate famous art works in the history.C. Lead Alice into wonderful land.D. Drink sweet wine and try pleasant food.BOnce, Buddha was walking from one town to another with some of his followers. This was in the initial days. While they were traveling, they happened to pass a lake. They stopped there and Buddha told one of his followers, “I am thirsty. Please get me some w ater from that lake there”.The follower walked up to the lake. When he reached it, he noticed that some people were washing clothes in the water and, right at that moment, a bullock cart started crossing the lake right at the edge of it. As a result, the water became very muddy, very dirty. The follower thought, “How can I give this muddy water to Buddha to drink?!” So he came back and told the Buddha, “The water in there is very muddy.I don’t think it is fit to drink”.So, the Buddha said, let us take a little rest here by the tree. After about half an hour, again Buddha asked the same follower to go back to the lake and get him some water to drink. The follower obediently (顺从地) went back to the lake. This time he found that the lake had absolutely clear water in it. The mud had settled down and the water above it looked fit to be had. So he collected some water in a pot and brought it to the Buddha.The Buddha looked at the water, and then he looked up at the follower and said, “See, you let the water be and the mud settled down on its own. You got clear water.It didn’t require any effort”.Our mind is also like that. When it is disturbed, just let it be. Give it a little time and it will settle down on its own. You don’t have to put in any effort to calm it down. We can judge and best decisions of our life when we stay calm.24. Why did Buddha asked his follower to collect water?A. Because they were travelling.B. Because they were passing a river.C. Because Buddha was too tired to go on.D. Because Buddha wanted a drink.25. What does the underlined word “it” in the third paragraph refer to?A. The tree.B. The lake.C. The mud.D. The pot.26. What can you infer about the follower?A. He is reliable and thoughtful.B. He is humorous and intelligent.C. He is hesitant and dependent.D. He is picky and impatient.27. What is the best title for the text?A. Trial and Error.B. Sometimes Just Let it Be.C. Buddha and His Follower.D. Efforts will Pay Off.CDisney has picked Chinese actor Liu Yifei to play Mulan in an upcoming film, following accusations against Hollywood of ‘whitewashing’.Several Hollywood films have faced criticism in recent months for featuring white actors in Asian roles. Recent films accused of whitewashing include the Hollywood remake of Japanese anime Ghost in the Shell, which had Scarlett Johansson in the main role which was originally Japanese, and Chinese epic The Great Wall which starred Matt Damon as its lead character. Earlier this year, British actor Ed Skrein who was cast as an Asian character in the upcoming Hellboy remake pulled out of the film so that the role could be “cast appropriately”. It then went to Korean-American actorDaniel Dae Kim.The live-action adaptation of the 1998 cartoon movie will tell the tale of the well-known Chinese heroine Hua Mulan. Mulan pretended to be a man to fight in the army to spare her weak father from being forced into the army.The film has been under careful examination since it was announced that Disney intended to remake Mulan. An online campaign calling for an Asian actress in the role attracted more than 100,000 signatures before it was shut on Thursday.Liu, nicknamed “Fairy Sister” for her delicate looks and previous roles in fantasy dramas, is well-known as an actress, model and singer in China. The 30-year-old is said to be fluent in English, having grown up partly in New York. The Hollywood Reporter said she was picked out of nearly 1,000 candidates for the film.Disney’s announcement on its blog about Liu’s casting was met with delight on Twitter as well as on Sina Weibo, China’s microblogging network. Many online celebrated it as a win for diversity in Disney films. Chinese-American actress Ming-Na Wen, who voiced Mulan in the original animated movie, also gave her stamp of approval. Chinese netizens congratulated Liu, with many praising Disney’s choice. One commenter said, “Needs to know martial arts, can also speak English, has star quality - it definitely should be Liu Yifei.”28. Which actor or actress is non-white?A. Scarlett JohanssonB. Matt DamonC. Ed SkreinD. Daniel Dae Kim.29. What is true about the coming film Mulan?A. It is a cartoon film.B. It is set in ancient China.C. It has drawn little attention from the public.D. It is disliked by audience for being cast by white actress.30. After Disney’s announcement,A. every American was pleased.B. Chinese government felt honored.C. most fans welcomed the decision.D. more people bought tickets to Disney films.31. Which section of a website is the text from?A. Education.B. Science.C. Entertainment.D. Business.DA research has shown that nearly 90 percent of traffic accidents are caused by human errors. So our aim is a fully autonomous car that gets rid of the cause of most accidents: the driver. Researcher Hodgson points out, “For safety, the faster you can remove humans, the better, even if there are unfortunately a few accidents from new causes. It s a question of balancing the number injured or killed by autonomous vehicles with the people whose lives are potentially saved.”It’s an idea that Elon Musk, chief executive of electric car company Tesla Motors, has long believed. His company are determined to be the first to deliver a fully auton omous vehicle to consumers. Last year, Musk announced that Tesla’s 2017 goal was “to do an example drive of full autonomy all the way from LA to New York…and have the car park itself.”However, even Tesla admits that there are problems to overcome—the software needs further validation and the appropriate regulatory approval needs to be in place. Indeed, recent crashes of Tesla vehicles and Google cars confirm that the software isn’t ready yet.The UK government appears committed to encouraging the development of autonomous vehicles. It’s supporting four city trials, publishing the Modem Transport Bill to reduce red tape around their introduction and adapting the legal system to take into account problems such as insurance liability when a human isn’t in cont rol of a vehicle.The insurance industry is similarly eager to help increase autonomy in cars. As the Association of British Insurers (ABI) points out, “More than 90 per cent of road accidents are caused by human error.” This costs motor insurers a shocking £20m per day in claims.32. What difficulty does the company Tesla Motors have?A. New inventions may cause more injuries and deaths.B. The company lacks confidence to make new creations.C. The software should be made officially acceptable.D. The traffic regulation has proved unreasonable.33. What is the UK government’s attitude to autonomous cars?A. Ambiguous.B. Positive.C. Cautious.D. Disapproving.34. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Insurance companies would like to support autonomous cars.B. Human mistakes may be the key cause of traffic accidents.C. Traffic accidents wastes insurance companies quite a lot.D. Motorists are surprised to hear about autonomous cars.35. What is the author’s purpose in wri ting the text?A. To show his deep love for autonomous cars.B. To introduce a new development in technology.C. To amuse readers with funny examples.D. To provide a persuasive argument against autonomy.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。