江苏省苏州四市五区2021届高三上学期期初调研英语试题(含答案解析)
江苏省苏州市2021届高三上学期期中考试英语(含答案解析)
江苏省苏州市2020-2021学年高三第一学期期中调研试卷英语2020.11注意事项:1.本试卷满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前,务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的地方.3.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。
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,每段对话后有一一个小题。
从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman probably doing?A. Looking for a box.B. Doing some cleaning.C. Fixing the shelf.2. What does the man say about the restaurant?A. The food was not his thing.B. The waiters were noisy.C.The atmosphere was friendly.3. How much should the woman pay?A. $14.B.$ 17.C. $29.4. Why does Mary look worried?A. She has lost her job.B. She didn't get promoted.C. She is concerned about her father.5. What are the speakers talking about?1A. An adventure.B. A vacation plan.C. A book.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。
【英语】江苏省苏州四市五区2021届高三上学期期初调研英语试题
2020~2021学年第一学期高三期初调研试卷英语2020.09注意事项:1.本试卷满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前,务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的地方。
3.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。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the man want the woman to do?A.Attend the party.B.Invite more people.C.Prepare the food.2.What are the couple talking about?A.Drinking tea.B.Buying a gift.C.Having a habit.3.When will they ask Ken for dinner?A.Next Friday.B.This Thursday.C.This Friday.4.How much did the woman pay?A.100dollars.B.80dollars.C.50dollars.5.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a supermarket.B.In a hospital.C.In a restaurant.第二节(共15题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2021届江苏省苏州市高三上学期期中考试英语试题(解析版) 听力
苏州市2020-2021学年第一学期高三期中调研试卷注意事项:1.本试卷满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前,务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的方3.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。
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,每段对话后有一一个小题。
从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the woman probably doing?A.Looking for a box.B.Doing some cleaning.C.Fixing the shelf.2.What does the man say about the restaurant?A.The food was not his thing.B.The waiters were noisy.C.The atmosphere was friendly.3.How much should the woman pay?A.$14.B.$ 17.C.$29.4.Why does Mary look worried?A.She has lost her job.B.She didn't get promoted.C.She is concerned about her father.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.An adventure.B.A vacation plan.C.A book.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。
江苏省苏州市2021届高三上学期开学检测英语试题含答案
绝密★启用前苏州市2020~2021学年度高三年级第一学期期初检测英语试题(满分:150分,考试时间:120分钟)第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What do we learn from the conversation?A.The man hates to lend his tools to other people.B.The man hasn't finished working on the bookshelf.C.The man lost those tools.2.What do we know about the man?A.He doesn't like his job.B.He will not give up his job.C.He has a large family to support.3.What's the relationship between the two speakers?A.Classmates.B.Teachers and students.C.Headmaster and teachers4.Who is worried about gaining weight?A.The son.B.Aunt Louise.C.The mother.5.Why doesn't the woman buy the coat?A.It is expensive.B.There isn't her size. D.She doesn't like the color.第二节:听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有2至4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。
2021届江苏省苏州四市五区高三上学期期初调研英语试题 答案解析
2021届苏州四市五区高三上期初考试解析答案汇总:听力1-5 ABCBC6-10 ACACB 11-15 ABCBC 16-20 CBACA传统阅读21-23 ADD 24-27 BDAC 28-31 DBBC 32-35 BABC7选5阅读36-40 DEBFA完形填空41-45 DBABD 46-50 ACBDC 51-55 ADBAC语法填空56. flying57. how 58. electrically 59. designed60. (to) save61. are competing62. which /that 63. with 64. ambitious 65. but龚露老师详细解析:01传统阅读答案:21-23 ADD 24-27 BCAC 28-31 DBBC 32-35 BABCA篇是有关丝绸之路旅游的广告文。
文章难度不大,快速阅读全文,查找定位词,适当概括,选择正确选项。
B篇是一篇关于探究宇宙年龄的科学研究文。
文章结构总-分-总,要求学生掌握略读能力,能快速领会每段大义,并通过定位词快速找到信息句。
C篇介绍了说“不”对孩子成长不同阶段的影响。
伴随着孩子年龄的增长,一直在耳边回响的不会对孩子追求梦想造成消极影响,因而作者强调了说是,哪怕只有一次的重要性。
D篇是Logan Luxury theatre 的董事长发表的个人演说,面对疫情下影院的艰难处境,他以身作则遵循防疫规范,但还是无法避免其旗下的一些影院的关闭,为此他做出呼吁,呼吁大家多多关注并加入,电影行业复工复产的的行动中来,第33题比较有迷惑性。
详细解析:A篇第21题A由题干要求:”路途中能做什么?”,定位到原文Tour Highlight后,可知可游玩历史景点。
所以此题选A。
(错误原因B:不是all the time C:stay a few night无中生有D:由page 3第一行黑体字得无购物要求)。
第22题D由题干要求:”什么人最有可能参加?”结合第一段可知旅途会包括古中国等丝路沿线国家,故主修历史的学生会感兴趣。
2021苏州高三第一学期期末测试卷(即零模)英语试卷及答案
2021苏州高三第一学期期末测试卷(即零模)英语试卷及答案苏州市2021年学业质量阳光指标调研卷高三英语 2021.1本卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
满分120分,调研时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题共85分)第一部分:听力理解(共两节,满分20分)做题时,先将答案标在调研卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将调研卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a bank.C. In a street. 2. What are the speakers likely to do tomorrow night?A. Watch a game.B. Finish a report.C. Pick up some food. 3. What time is it when the conversation takes place?A. About 6:30.B. About 7:30.C. About 8:00. 4. What is the man going to do?A. Attend the birthday party.B. Order a pizza and play some games.C. Hang out with Jenny.5. What does the man think of the movie?A. Terrible.B. Amazing.C. Amusing.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2020-2021苏州市高三上学期期中考试英语试题
苏州市2020-2021 学年第一学期高三期中调研试卷英语2020.11注意事项:1.本试卷满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前,务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的地方.3.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。
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,每段对话后有一一个小题。
从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman probably doing?A. Looking for a box.B. Doing some cleaning.C. Fixing the shelf.2. What does the man say about the restaurant?A. The food was not his thing.B. The waiters were noisy.C.The atmosphere was friendly.3. How much should the woman pay?A. $14.B.$ 17.C. $29.4. Why does Mary look worried?A. She has lost her job.B. She didn't get promoted.C. She is concerned about her father.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. An adventure.B. A vacation plan.C. A book.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。
2021-2022学年江苏省苏州市高三(上)期初调研英语试卷(附答案详解)
2021-2022学年江苏省苏州市高三(上)期初调研英语试卷一、阅读理解(本大题共15小题, 共37.5分)A1.For centuries,tea has been used for far more than overcoming thirst.Around the worldpeople drink it to relax and restore energy.Green,oolong and black tea come from the same plant —Camellia sinensis(茶树).Green tea,however,is processed in a different way,which results in higher levels of some of the compounds that scientists believe have positive effects on our mental health.A 2017 review of more than 100 studies found that green tea can impact the brain inthree ways: reduce anxiety;focus attention;and improve brain function,especiallymemory.However,it was cautioned that the effects aren't large,and current evidence is mainly provided by small-scale studies.There are also suggestions that tea could improve the symptoms of depression,dementia (痴呆)and Down syndrome (唐氏综合征).A 2018 study conducted in South Korea found that frequent green tea drinkers were 21%less likely to develop depression than those who were non-drinkers.However,as anobservational study,it couldn't establish cause and effect,only association.Tea also has some benefits for our physical health —it's linked to a longer life,could reduce some risk factors for cardiovascular(心血管的)disease such as heart attack and stroke,and may also have a weight-losing effect."We need better data to truly assess the benefits of tea on our mental and physicalwell-being," said Gunter Kuhnle at the University of Reading,"however,with theexception of green tea pills,which have been linked to liver damage,and burningtea,which has been linked to esophageal(食道的)cancer,there's no real downside to a cup of tea.I think most people enjoy rituals(仪式感).It's a comforting thing.If there's anything wrong,here it's a cup of tea that's needed."2.How is green tea different from oolong and black tea______3. A.It cures depression and dementia.B.It is never part of a complex ritual.C.It has higher levels of certain compounds.D.It is taken from Camellia sinensis.4.What does Gunter Kuhnle want to express?______5. A.Green tea rituals give people comfort.B.Green tea pills may cause esophageal cancer.C.Green tea brings people more harm than good.D.Green tea proves beneficial with no exception.Which can be a suitable title for the text______A.Which tea prevents cancerB.Why drinking tea might helpC.When tea causes liver damageD.How teas are processedB6.At first,I didn't recognize the symptoms that we all had in common.Friends mentionedthat they were having trouble concentrating.It wasn't burnout —we still had energy.It wasn't depression —we didn't feel hopeless.We just felt somewhat joyless and aimless.It turns out there's a name for that: languishing.Languishing is a sense of inactivity and emptiness.It feels as if you're muddling(应付)through your days,looking at your life through a foggy windshield (挡风玻璃).In psychology,we think about mental health on a spectrum(范围)from depression to flourishing (精力旺盛).Flourishing is the peak of well-being.Depression is the valley of nguishing is the neglected middle child of mental health.It's the emptiness between depression and flourishing —the absence of well-being.You're notfunctioning at full nguishing dulls your motivation,disrupts your ability tofocus,and greatly increases the possibility that you'll cut back on work.Part of the danger is that when you're languishing,you might not notice the dulling ofdelight or the decreasing of drive.You don't catch yourself slipping slowly into aloneness;you're indifferent to your indifference.When you can't see your own suffering,you don't seek help or even do much to help yourself.So what can we do about it People who became more focused on their work managed to avoid languishing.Interrupted attention is an enemy of engagement and excellence.Togo beyond languishing,give yourself some uninterrupted time.It clears out constantdistractions(分心)and gives us the freedom to focus.And try starting with small wins by focusing on a challenge that matters to you - an interesting project,a worthwhile goal,ora meaningful conversation.We still have a lot to learn about what causes languishing and how to cure it,but naming it might be a first step.It could help to defog our vision,giving us a clearer window into what had been an unclear experience.It could remind us that we weren't alone:languishing is common and shared.By acknowledging that so many of us are languishing,we can start giving voice to quiet despair and lighting a path out of the emptiness.7.Which definition best suits the word "languishing"?______8. A.Feeling exhausted and without hope.B.Becoming weaker or failing to improve.C.Making someone want to achieve something.D.Going beyond the usual limits of something.9.Which of the following can be described as languishing?______10. A.Seeking help when you are suffering.B.Realizing that you are not alone in despair.C.Giving yourself some uninterrupted time.D.Being indifferent to your lack of enthusiasm.11.What could psychologists do to help solve the problems of languishing?______12. A.Give people more freedom. B.See it as depression. it clearly.D.Remove it from a spectrum.Why is it significant to know languishing is common and shared?______A.We can let the silent despair speak up and find a way out.B.We can continue to learn more about languishing.C.We can see it as basically the same as depression.D.We can study it as the complete opposite of flourishing.C13. A bat and a ball cost﹩1.10 in total.The bat costs ﹩1.00 more than the ball.How muchdoes the ball costIf you answered 10 cents,you're not alone - most people give the same answer(thecorrect answer is 5 cents).It's an example of how we often rely on intuitive(直觉的)responses - answers we feel are true.People give answers that "pop into their mind," says Steven Sloman.We don't spend much time "reflecting and checking whether the answer is right or wrong."The bat and ball question helps explain why we often believe in fake(假的)news.It is part of human nature to believe,says Sloman.But "the trick with fake news is to know to verify" --- in other words,to stop and question what you know.In one experiment,Sloman and a colleague invented a discovery called helium rain.They told a group of volunteers about it,but admitted they could not fully explain what it was.They then asked thevolunteers to rate their own understanding of helium rain.Most volunteers ratedthemselves 1 out of 7, meaning they did not understand the concept.The researchers then told another group of volunteers about the discovery.This time,they said that scientists could fully explain how it works.When asked to rate theirunderstanding,the volunteers gave an average answer of 2.The scientists' confidencegave the volunteers an increased sense of their own understanding,Sloman says.According to Sloman,studies show that knowledge spreads like a contagion(传染病).This idea can be seen in many fields,including politics."If everyone around you is saying they understand why a politician is dishonest," Sloman says, "then you're going to start thinking that you understand,too."Another explanation for the spread of fake news is "motivated reasoning," writes Adam Wyatz,an American management professor,"we are naturally more likely to believethings that confirm our existing opinions."So,in a world where misleading information is common,training people to care about fact-checking is important,especially in online communities."We should check things and not just take them at face value," Sloman says."Verify before you believe."14.Why does the author use the example of the bat and ball question?______15. A.To warn that people often ignore skills that they learned.B.To show that there are various answers to a question.C.To illustrate that people tend to rush to a conclusion.D.To arouse people's interest in playing guessing games.16.In paragraph 3, what does the underlined word "verify" mean?______17. A.To make sure something is true.B.To think about something for a long time.C.To express an opinion about something.D.To follow your intuitive response.18.When do more volunteers claim to understand helium rain?______19. A.When some of the volunteers explained it to them.B.When Sloman and his colleagues showed them how it works.C.When they have more confidence in themselves.D.When they believed that scientists understood it.Which of the following is an example of "motivated reasoning"______A.You trust a damaging story about someone who you always judge negatively.B.You post a message online that gives your personal opinion about a news story.C.You search online for more information about a doubtful story on social media.D.You think a university professor dishonest when everybody around you say so.D20.Atticus was sitting in the swing,and Mr.Tate was in a chair next to him.The light fromthe living-room windows was strong on them."Well,Heck," Atticus was saying, "Of course it was clear-cut self defense,but it'll come before county court.""Mr.Finch,do you think Jem killed Bob Ewell Do you think that?""You heard what Scout said,there's no doubt about it.She said Jem got up and yanked him off her —he probably got hold of Ewell's knife somehow in the dark…we'll find out tomorrow.""Mr.Finch,hold on." said Mr.Tate."Jem never stabbed Bob Ewell."Atticus was silent for a moment.He looked at Mr.Tate as if he appreciated what hesaid.But Atticus shook his head."Heck,thank you from the bottom of my heart,but I don't want my boy starting out with something like this over his head.Best way to clear the air is to have it all out in theopen.""Mr.Finch," Mr.Tate said,"Bob Ewell fell on his knife.He killed himself.""Heck," Atticus's back was turned."If this thing's hushed up(掩盖)it'll be a simple denial to Jem of the way I've tried to raise him.Before Jem looks at anyone else he looksat me,and I've tried to live so I can look squarely back at him…if I allow this to happen,I couldn't meet his eyes,and the day I can't do that I'll know I've lost him.I don't want to lose him and Scout,because they're all I've got.""Mr.Finch." Mr.Tate was still planted to the floorboards."Bob Ewell fell on his knife.I can prove it."Atticus wheeled around.His hands dug into his pockets."Heck,can't you even try to see it my way?When my children are grown I'll be an old man if I'm still around,but right now I'm —if they don't trust me they won't trust anybody.Jem and Scout know what happened.If they hear of me saying downtown something different happened —Heck,I won't have them any more.I can't live one way in town and another way in my home."Mr.Tate said patiently, "Bob Ewell fell on his knife.—Look,I can show you."21.Which of the following most probably happened before this part of the story?______22. A.Jem attacked Bob Ewell. B.Bob Ewell attacked Jem.C.Bob Ewell was killed by Jem.D.Jem was killed by Bob Ewell.23.Why does Atticus want it to come before county court?______24. A.He believed Bob Ewell had killed himself.B.He wanted to hide the actual fact.C.He wanted the judge to make the decision.D.He wanted the public to know the truth.25.What does the underlined word " this" in paragraph 9 refer to?______26. A.Jem's looking at Atticus before he looked at others.B.Atticus Finch's looking squarely back at Jem.C.Scout's account of what Jem had done.D.Hushing up the fact that Jem had killed Bob Ewell.Which of the following best describes Atticus Finch as a father?______A.Shallow.B.Shy.C.Principled.D.Untrustworthy.二、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题, 共12.5分)27.When he did it,all 16 hours,46 minutes and nine seconds of physical and psychologicalhell,his father told him: "You woke up this morning as a boy with Down syndrome.(1) "Chris Nikic.He's 21.He made the unrealistic his reality.(2) Last fall,he became the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon —a 2.4-mile swim,112-mile bike ride and26.2-mile run.Chris Nikic is not just an Ironman —he's a superhero."Since the race,we have received thousands and thousands of messages from people around the world who are inspired by his journey.(3) They have kids with special needs or Down syndrome.And so it'stouched Chris and touched us quite a lot." said Chris' father,Nik Nikic." (4) Because he lets them use him as a mirror to look inwardly and say,'Look,if he can do so much with so little,what can I do with what I've got' It's not about him —it's about how he makes other people feel about themselves," Nik Nikic said.Chris Nikic's story spread among the staff at Special Olympic Missouri.As explained by Brian Neuner,chief development and marketing officer," (5) And so,this was just anamazing example of where his ability was realized,even though he has a disability.We really focus on programs that are designed for helping people move forward andadvance.Progress can be measured in so many different ways.Obviously,anIronman,that's an extreme achievement."A.I think in many ways he helps people to realize that they can do more.B.Then came the big race.C.You're going home as an Ironman.D.A lot of the messages are from families like us.E.We really focus on the ability,not the disability.F.The native of Maitland,Florida,believed in the unbelievable.G.Chris underwent some surgeries that left him sedentary (久坐不动的).28. A.A B.B C.C D.DE.EF.FG.G29. A.A B.B C.C D.DE.EF.FG.G30. A.A B.B C.C D.DE.EF.FG.G31. A.A B.B C.C D.DE.EF.FG.GA.AB.BC.CD.DE.EF.FG.G三、完形填空(本大题共15小题, 共15.0分)32.Q: Where did you get the ideas for Counting by 7s?A: The novel(21)three themes that have long interested me.Gifted children.Personalloss.And adopted children.My own kids went to a school for(22)children,so I had a lot of experience there.I(23) several people very close to me in the last few years.And I have several dear friends who were themselves adopted as infants(婴儿), and several others who have adopted children.(24), I went on a group trip to Cuba on a(25)exchangeprogram,and a fellow traveler had adopted two kids that were older.All thesethings(26)my writing in Counting by 7s.Also,my editor when I(27) the book wasadopted as an infant.Her birth father was from Africa and her birth mother was white.I found her story extremely(28)and enchanting.Part of the theme(29)the idea of becoming stronger and(30).It is about(31)and understanding.I chose the Nguyen family because their personal(32)puts a spotlight on many things.Feeling like an(33) .Beingdisplaced.The power of hard work and the(34) of shared community.It's all supposed to connect to the bigger idea of the(35).33. A.explores B.divides C.suggests D.explains34. A.rich B.poor C.gifted D.disabled35. A.met B.lost C.accepted D.rejected36. A.Additionally B.Definitely C.Absolutely D.Eventually37. A.financial B.environmental C.medical D.cultural38. A.prevented rmed C.changed D.challenged39. A.started B.finished C.published D.forwarded40. A.normal B.boring C.natural D.interesting41. A.abandons B.involves C.warns D.varies42. A.turning back B.staying on C.moving on D.breaking out43. cation B.health C.growth D.examination44. A.struggle B.wealth C.pride D.advice45. A.insider B.outsider anizer D.inspector46. A.condition B.location C.importance D.existenceA.speechB.filmC.programD.book47.四、语法填空(本大题共1小题, 共15.0分)48. A creative person without a sense of humor has a serious problem Aphysicist,doctor,accountant,lawyer,garbage collector,etc.without a sense of humor can still be terrific at what they do.But a creative person (1) is humorless could neverproduce consistently great work in communication with warmth and humanity to thevast majority of the people.Humor in (2) (creative)is like humor in life.People often ask me, "Does humor work in advertising" but that's a stupid question.Does anyone(3) ask, "Does humor work in life" If humor is appropriate and funny,it should"work." The question should be, "How can you (4) (possible)create without humor?" Certainly,in all forms of communication,humor is a (5) (nature)way to win (6)(someone)heart.In examining my work,lectures,and books I have written over the years,it's difficult to isolate "humor" as a category because it (7) (run)through almost everything I do—and through most of my (8) (wake)hours.Humor disarms and makes one more accepting of (9) (thought)and images that could be hard to take in serious discourse.Say something serious in a funny way, (10) you can win over people every time.49.五、书面表达(本大题共2小题, 共40.0分)人们在生活中常常会拖延, 请你以My Idea of Procrastination写一篇演讲稿, 内容包括:1.你是否拖延;2.你拖延与否的原因;3.你对拖延的看法。
江苏省苏州四市五区2021届高三英语上学期期初调研含解析
江苏省苏州四市五区2021届高三英语上学期期初调研(含解析)注意事项:1.本试卷满分150分,考试时间 120分钟。
2.答题前,务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的地方。
3.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。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the man want the woman to do?A.Attend the party.B.Invite more people.C.Prepare the food.2.What are the couple talking about?A.Drinking tea.B.Buying a gift.C.Having a habit.3.When will they ask Ken for dinner?A.Next Friday.B.This Thursday.C.This Friday.4.How much did the woman pay?A.100 dollars.B.80 dollars.C.50 dollars.5.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a supermarket.B.In a hospital.C.In a restaurant. 第二节(共15题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2021届江苏省苏州中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案
2021届江苏省苏州中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALast summer, Katie Steller pulled off the freeway on her way to work inMinneapolis. She stopped at a traffic light, where a man was sitting with a sign asking for help. She rolled down her window and shouted. “Hey. I’m driving around giving free haircuts. Do you want one right now?” The man laughed, then paused. “Actually,” he said, “I was really hoping to get a haircut.” Steller pulled out a red chair from her car and helped the man cut his hair immediately. After the work was done, the man looked in a mirror. “I look good!” he said.Up to now, Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts around the city to people with little influence, and she is strongly aware of the power of her cleanup job.As a teen, she suffered from a severe disease, causing her hair to get thinned, so her mother arranged for Steller’s first professional haircut. “To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an illness, it helped me feel cared about and less alone,” she says. After that, Steller knew she wanted to have her own barbershop so she could help people feel the way she’d felt that day. Not long after finishing cosmetology (美容术) school in 2009, she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project, reaching out to people on the streets. Her aim was that by doing some kind acts, others would be inspired to spread their own.“Part of what broke my heart was just how lonely peoplelooked,” she said. “I thought maybe I’d go around and ask if people want free haircuts. I can’t fix their problems, but maybe I can help them feel less alone for a moment.”It all began with a belief in simple acts of kindness, such as a free haircut. “The way you show up in the world matters,” said Steller. “You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give them.”1. How does the writer begin the passage?A. By making a comparison.B. By giving a reason.C. By raising a question.D. By describing a scene.2. What made Stellar start the Red Chair Project?A. Her mother’s love for her.B. Her interest in cosmetology.C. Her care for those in need.D. Her wish to fight severe diseases.3. What did Stellar expect from the project?A. To spread kindness.B. To solve social problems.C. To deal with relationships.D. To make people look smarter.BAt any moment, about half the world’s population is wearing denim(牛仔布)clothes. But few realize tiny bits of denim have been adding up to a surprising amount of pollution in water, as a new study shows.Sam Athey, one of the study’s authors, says, “Even though denim is made of a natural material—cotton, it contains chemicals.” Cotton fibers were treated with many types of chemicals, she notes. Some improve its durability and feel. Others give denim its distinctive blue color1 .Athey and her team washed jeans and found that about 50,000 microfibers came off from each pair per wash. Not all of those fibers make their way into the environment. Wastewater treatment plants catch about 83 to 99 percent ofthem. Catching 99 percent may sound pretty good. But one percent of 50,000 is still 500 fibers per wash. And since every pair of jeans is washed again and again, it still adds up to lots of microfibers entering the water environment.Denim microfibers showed up in sediment(沉淀物)from the Great Lakes. More of these fibers polluted a series of shallow lakesin southern Ontario. They even turned up in sediment from the Arctic Ocean in northern Canada. The team found denim accounted for 12 to 23 percent of microfibers in the sediment. There were other microfibers too. But the team focused on denim because so many people wear jeans.“Everyone wears jeans so they could be our largest input of microfibers into our streams and soils,” Athey says. “An easy way to limit that is by washing our jeans less often.” Athey grew up thinking she should wash her jeans after wearing them every couple of times, but most jean companies recommend washing them no more than once a month. “The solution is not that you shouldn’t wear jeans,” she says. “We need to buy fewer denim clothes and only wash them when they truly need it.”4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Chemicals are contained in natural cotton.B. Chemicals can make denim color1 ful.C. Chemicals prevent fibers from falling.D. Chemicals can make the life of denim longer.5. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Denim.B. Sediment.C. Microfibers.D. Chemicals.6. What does the author mainly want to tell us through Athey’s words ?A. To avoid wearing jeans.B. To reduce denim consumption.C. To wash jeans more often.D. To limit input in denim production.7. In which section of a magazine might the text be found?A. Science.B. Entertainment.C. Tourism.D. Geography.CMy wife and I recently completed a day-long tour of the Great Wall with Jessie. In addition to being very knowledgeable about the history of theareas that we toured, she spoke excellent English and was able to answer all of our questions. Her driver was very experienced and polite, and we really enjoyed being able to have a customized tour that avoided the tourist traps and forced shopping that seem to be a part of the larger group tours.The attractions themselves were fantastic. I was a little worried that the snowy weather might impact our trip to the Great Wall, but everything went fine, and there weren’t many people out at all that day. I suggest wearing strong shoes—the Great Wall is really a hike. And in snowy or rainy days, the surfaces are pretty slippery (滑的)! Seeing this area in winter was really unique, and the snow made for great pictures. Jessie kept us entertained with stories and facts about the construction of the Wall, and always pointed out great spots for taking pictures. Even though she’s in fantastic shape, she cared about our level of fitness and often stopped to let us catch our breath.When we got back to our hotel, Jessie gave us a great recommendation for dinner and some tips for our planned stops the next day. If I find myself in Beijing in the future, I will certainly be contacting Jessie for more tour opportunities, and I’ve already recommended her to some friends who are visiting the area later in the year. I can’t say enough about how kind and knowledgeable she was, and she really gave us a great tour experience.8. What can we infer about Jessie?A. She is a tour advisor.B. She is a tour guide.C. She is a foreign traveler.D. She is a skilled driver.9. When did the writer visit the Great Wall?A. In spring.B. In summer.C. In autumn.D. In winter.10. What did the writer think of his tour?A. Adventurous.B. Disappointing.C. Satisfactory.D. Improvable.11. What is the probable title for the text?A. A Wonderful Tour Day with JessieB. An Extraordinary Tour CompanyC. The Great Wall, an Excellent AttractionD. Jessie, a Kind and Knowledgeable GuideDOn March 18, 34-year-old Lance Karlson was walking on the beach and looking for somewhere toswim in Geographe Bay when he saw what he thought was a stingray (黄貂鱼) leap from the water.Realizing the creature was, in fact, an octopus (章鱼), he started filming it — just in time for the angry octopus to launch itself at him. He immediately felt a sharp pain across his left arm, followed by a second strike across his neck and upper back. His goggles (护目镜) fogged and the water around him turned dark with what he thought might have been octopus ink as he struggled back toward the shore."I was confused — it was more of a shock than a fright," said Karlson, "I might have hit on its home." Within a minute, a perfect imprint of an octopus tentacle (触手) appeared on Karlson's neck and back.A former volunteer lifeguard, Karlson rushed back to his hotelroom to find something acidic to put on the wound. All his family could grab was Coca-Cola, which his wife poured over his back and the pain disappeared."The pain went away and more than anything since then, it's been more the physical hit that was painful.... The imprint on my neck is more from the physical hit, and I guess it makes complete sense when you look at the video I took," he said.Karlson said he'd never seen an octopus that close before and watched Netflix documentary "My Octopus Teacher" after the incident to learn more about the species."They are beautiful creatures and I really hope this promotes more interest in octopuses as opposed to fear of them. I think this is a fascinating creature with clearly some very strong emotions just like we do as humans," he added.12. When did the octopus attack Karlson?A. When he was swimming in the bay.B. When he was shooting the octopus.C. When he was looking for some fish.D. When he was fighting against the octopus.13. What plays an essential role in reducing Karlson's pain?A. The lifeguard's timely help.B. Karson's wife's quick action.C. The family members' efforts.D. Karlson’s knowledge of first aid.14. What does Karlson learn from his experience?A. The octopus is dangerous.B. People should get away from the octopus.C. People need know more about the octopus.D. The physical hit from the octopus is painful.15. Which of the following might be the best title?A. Pain from Strong AttackB. First Aid for Octopus' StrikeC. Face to Face with Angry OctopusD. Under Sea with Dangerous Creature第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
江苏省苏州市2021届高三英语上学期期末调研试题(含解析).doc
江苏省苏州市2021届高三英语上学期期末调研试题(含解析)注意事项:1.本调研卷分为第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题),满分120分.,答题时问 120分做2.请将第I卷的答案填涂在答题卡上,第II卷请直接在谷题下上规定的地方作答,务必将自己的学校,姓名、调研序列号等相关信息与在答题卡上规定的地方第I卷选择题(共85分)第一部分听力(共两节,满分20分)做题时,先将答案标在调研卷上,录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将调研卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上.第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在调研卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题.每段对话仅读一遍.1.What does the woman think of golf?A. It's fun.B. It's silly.C. It's exciting. 【答案】B【解析】【原文】此题为听力题,解析略。
2.How much will the man pay?A. $50.B. $40.C. $20.【答案】B【解析】【原文】此题为听力题,解析略。
3.What does the man want to do?A. Walk to the next stop.B. Wait for the next bus.C. Stay on the bus. 【答案】B【解析】【原文】此题为听力题,解析略。
4.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a restaurant.B. At a hotel.C. In a shop.【答案】B【解析】【原文】此题为听力题,解析略。
5.What is John doing?A. Meeting the manager.B. Visiting his father.C. Asking for leave. 【答案】C【解析】【原文】此题为听力题,解析略。
高三英语上学期期初调研试题含解析 试题(共50页)
中学2021届高三英语上学期期初调研试题(shìtí)〔含解析〕考前须知:1. 本试分为第一卷〔选择题〕和第二卷〔非选择题〕,满分是120分,考试时间是是120分钟;2. 请将第一卷之答案涂在答题卡上,第二卷请直接在答题卡上规定的地方答题。
在答题之前,必须自己的、名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上規定的地方。
第一卷〔选择题,一共85分〕第一局部:听力理解〔一共两节,满分是20分〕做题时,请先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容完毕以后,你将有两分钟的时间是将试卷上之答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节〔一共5小题:每一小题1分,满分是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三个选项里面选出最正确选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间是来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the weather be like according to the radio?A. Sunny.B. Rainy.C. Windy.2. Who will pay the bill?A. The boss.B. Tom.C. The woman.3. How did the woman feel?A. Nervous.B. Excited.C. Upset.4. What can we learn about the man?A. He did well in spelling.B. He couldn’t spell the words.C. He was satisfied with the result5. How much should the man pay for his room?A. 150 pounds.B. 110 pounds.C. 100 pounds.第二节〔一共15小题:每一小(yī xiǎo)题1分,满分是15分〕听下面5段对话或者独白。
2021届江苏省苏州中学高三上学期12月调研考试英语试题(解析版)
江苏省苏州中学2020-2021学年第一学期高三12月调研考试英语试题第一部分听力(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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does Lucy come from?A. Canada.B. Australia.C. New Zealand.2. What is the time now?A. 5:35.B. 6:15.C. 7:55.3. What does the man mean?A. He didn't have enough film.B. He was not good at taking pictures.C. There was something wrong with his camera.4. What has happened to Bob?A. He has retired.B. He has fallen ill.C. He has gone on a business trip.5. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Ask John to join the band.B. Help him with his stuff.C. Quit the band.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the conversation take place?A. In the Sunshine Hotel.B. On the phone.C. In a shop.7. How much should the man pay in total?A. $ 30.B. $ 60.C. $ 90.听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
2021届江苏省苏州四市五区高三上学期期初调研英语
2021届江苏省苏州四市五区高三上学期期初调研英语学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读选择The Best Silk Road TourSilk Road, a business and trade route, originates from the ancient China and connects with the Asian. African and European countries. Our well-designed Silk Road tour package will never let you down.Departure City: ShanghaiGuide&Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver with an air-conditioned vehicleMeals:12 western buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches with some being a la carte (点菜)style Tour Highlights:●Must-see sights in China-Terracotta Warriors, Famen Temple,Dunhuang Mogao Caves, Maiji Caves, Jiayuguan Pass and Mutianyu Great Wall●Trace back to the Silk Road of 2,000 years ago& learn about the culture and history●Marvel at the art treasure- Mogao Caves&enjoy an exciting camel riding in the Gobi DesertWe Guarantee 100%No Shopping Stops!Tour Prices●Prices are per person in US Dollars.●Any parts of the tour length, activities or hotels can be tailored to your individual interestsAre you ready to follow the footsteps of the ancients to explore this mysterious land now? 1.What will people do on the tour?A.Appreciate the ancient heritage.B.Ride on camels all the way.C.Stay a few nights in caves.D.Do a lot of shopping.2.Which of the following is most likely to join the tour?A.A Beijing businessman good at golf.B.A Japanese model loving fashion.C.A Yunnan biologist interested in birds.D.An American student learning history.3.How much should a traveler pay for her family(with two sons)who want to live comfortably? A.$3479. B.$3749. C.$7498. D.$11247.The universe likes to be shy about its age,but astronomers believe they have a pretty good idea of the range.Currently,the most widely accepted age for the universe is around 13.8 billion years,but determining the age of...well,everything,is no easy feat(功绩).Now.new studies have investigated the question using different methods-and they've come up with two different answers,separated by more than a billion years.Because the universe is expanding at an accelerating pace,the further away an object is,the faster it appears to be moving away from us.This is expressed as the Hubble constant(哈勃常数),and it's a key factor in figuring out the age of the universe.After all.if we can determine how fast moving away from us,we can rewind that process to its beginning-the BigBang.Researchers from the University of Oregon set out to map the distance to dozens of galaxies The team calculated that the universe is only 12.6 billion years old-that,you might notice is much younger than the 13.8 years usually stated.In the second study,the method of figuring out the age of the universe is by mapping the oldest light we can detect.We are restoring the' baby photo' of the universe to its original condition, removing the wear and tear of time and space that distorted(扭曲)the image, says Neelima Sehgal, co-author on the study.Only by seeing this sharper baby photo or image of the universe can we more fully understand how our universe was born."In doing so, the researcher determined that the universe is 13.8 billion years old-in agreement with the accepted age.The real problem though,is that the studies disagree so wildly with each other, to the tune of a billion years.But they are not the only ones-the battle lines are commonly drawn by the methods used. Obviously.more research is heeded to determine where the truth lies.4.What do we know about the universe from the first two paragraphs?A.It doesn't exist long. B.It becomes larger. C.It runs away. D.It causes the Big Bang.5.What makes the researchers in the first study think the universe is much younger? A.The speed of moving objects.B.The number of galaxies.C.The process of the universe evolution.D.The distance to other objects.6.How does Neelima Sehgal explain their method in the second study?A.By referring to a similar thing.B.By using hard scientific data.C.By introducing a new concept.D.By quoting an expert's words.7.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.Whose method is better?B.Which result can you believe?C.How old is the universe?D.Why is the universe so old?Did you know that the average child has heard the word "no" over 20,000 times before they turn the age of three? Ironically, it is also around this time that children begin to develop enough personal character to refuse to obey. The "terrible twos" are categorized by a lack of understanding. Somewhere between three and four, children begin to acquire the skills to reason. It is during this time they watch how other children and adults reason. If we're not careful, the children will watch us model a world of "NOs"。
2021年江苏苏州高三上期中调研英语试卷
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11.—It was such a difficult examination that a lot of students were unable to finish it on time.
5.—Wang Baoqiang’s d________ from his wife quickly became a hot topic in China.
—Absolutely. Chinese netizens seem to have united around Wang, with topics like Baobao Don’t Cry, Wang We SupportYou...
A.hanging on
B.catching on
C.moving on
D.holding on
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2.—The Chinese National Football Team failed again. I didn’t see any cooperation between them.
A.in terms ofB.on behalf of
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10.Housing prices_______ since the end of the last year. Therefore, it’s time the central government______ some effective measures to bring them under control.
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江苏省苏州市2020~2021学年第一学期高三期初调研试卷英语 2020.09注意事项:1.本试卷满分150分,考试时间 120分钟。
2.答题前,务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的地方。
3.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。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the man want the woman to do?A.Attend the party.B.Invite more people.C.Prepare the food.2.What are the couple talking about?A.Drinking tea.B.Buying a gift.C.Having a habit.3.When will they ask Ken for dinner?A.Next Friday.B.This Thursday.C.This Friday.4.How much did the woman pay?A.100 dollars.B.80 dollars.C.50 dollars.5.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a supermarket.B.In a hospital.C.In a restaurant.第二节(共15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秒钟的做答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.Who is the woman talking with?A.Her classmate.B.Her parent.C.Her teacher.7.Why didn't she do well in the test?A.She wasn't confident.B.She didn't study hard.C.She was too careless.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.How did the man learn of this clothes shop?A.He was told by a shopkeeper.B.He saw an ad in the paper.C.He found it by good luck.9.What will the man probably do next?A.Go to another shop.B.Pay for his clothes.C.Walk to the second floor.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What is the woman enjoying?A.The game.B.A book.C.The sand.11.Why doesn't the woman play together?A.She doesn't like sports.B.She hates to stay in the sun.C.She doesn't want to lose.12.What will she probably do later?A.Join the game.B.Have a picnic.C.Clean her shoes.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.Why does the woman like visiting secondhand bookstores?A.The books are old and cheap.B.She can find children's stories.C.She's curious about old books.14.What is the woman going to buy?A.A story book.B.A poetry book.C.A mystery.15.Why does the woman want to buy the book?A.She likes the signature.B.She will use it as a gift.C.She thinks it has a value.16.What does the man think of the book the woman chooses?A.It must bring her wealth.B.It is worth nothing.C.It isn't as good as his.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What should we do to start conversations?A.Smile at others.B.Have a proper topic.C.Feel good about ourselves.18.What does the speaker think causes shyness?A.Thinking negatively.B.Believing in oneself.C.Looking in the mirror.19.What does the speaker suggest we do to improve confidence?A.Do more reading.B.Talk a lot.C.Dress neatly.20.What does the speaker mainly talk about?A.How to get over shyness.B.How to develop self-image.C.How to improve our appearance.第二部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AThe Best Silk Road TourSilk Road,a business and trade route,originates from the ancient China and connects with the Asian.African and European countries.Our well-designed Silk Road tour package will never let you down.Departure City:ShanghaiGuide&Driver:English-speaking guide,experienced driver with an air-conditioned vehicleMeals:12 western buffet breakfasts,6 lunches with some being a la carte (点菜)styleTour Highlights:●Must-see sights in China-Terracotta Warriors,Famen Temple,Dunhuang Mogao Caves,Maiji Caves,Jiayuguan Pass and Mutianyu Great Wall●Trace back to the Silk Road of 2,000 years ago& learn about the culture and history●Marvel at the art treasure- Mogao Caves&enjoy an exciting camel riding in the Gobi DesertWe Guarantee 100%No Shopping Stops!Tour Prices●Prices are per person in US Dollars.●Any parts of the tour length,activities or hotels can be tailored to your individual interestsAre you ready to follow the footsteps of the ancients to explore this mysterious land now?21.What will people do on the tour?A.Appreciate the ancient heritage.B.Ride on camels all the way.C.Stay a few nights in caves.D.Do a lot of shopping.22.Which of the following is most likely to join the tour?A.A Beijing businessman good at golf.B.A Japanese model loving fashion.C.A Yunnan biologist interested in birds.D.An American student learning history.23.How much should a traveler pay for her family(with two sons)who want to live comfortably?A.$3479.B.$3749.C.$7498.D.$11247.BThe universe likes to be shy about its age,but astronomers believe they have a pretty good idea of the range.Currently,the most widely accepted age for the universe is around 13.8 billion years,but determining the age of...well,everything,is no easy feat(功绩).Now.new studies have investigated the question using different methods-and they've come up with two different answers,separated by more than a billion years.Because the universe is expanding at an accelerating pace,the further away anobject is,the faster it appears to be moving away from us.This is expressed as the Hubble constant(哈勃常数),and it's a key factor in figuring out the age of the universe.After all.if we can determine how fast moving away from us,we can rewind that process to its beginning-the Big Bang.Researchers from the University of Oregon set out to map the distance to dozens of galaxies The team calculated that the universe is only 12.6 billion years old-that,you might notice is much younger than the 13.8 years usually stated.In the second study,the method of figuring out the age of the universe is by mapping the oldest light we can detect.We are restoring the' baby photo' of the universe to its original condition, removing the wear and tear of time and space that distorted(扭曲)the image, says Neelima Sehgal, co-author on the study.Only by seeing this sharper baby photo or image of the universe can we more fully understand how our universe was born."In doing so, the researcher determined that the universe is 13.8 billion years old-in agreement with the accepted age.The real problem though,is that the studies disagree so wildly with each other, to the tune of a billion years.But they are not the only ones-the battle lines are commonly drawn by the methods used. Obviously.more research is heeded to determine where the truth lies.24.What do we know about the universe from the first two paragraphs?A.It doesn't exist long.B.It becomes larger.C.It runs away.D.It causes the Big Bang.25.What makes the researchers in the first study think the universe is much younger?A.The speed of moving objects.B.The number of galaxies.C.The process of the universe evolution.D.The distance to other objects.26.How does Neelima Sehgal explain their method in the second study?A.By referring to a similar thing.B.By using hard scientific data.C.By introducing a new concept.D.By quoting an expert's words.27.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.Whose method is better?B.Which result can you believe?C.How old is the universe?D.Why is the universe so old?CDid you know t hat the average child has heard the word"no”over 20,000 times before they turn the age of three?Ironically,it is also around this time that children begin to develop enough personal character to refuse to obey.The“terrible twos"are categorized by a lack of understanding.Somewhere between three and four,children begin to acquire the skills to reason.It is during this time they watch how other children and adults reason.If we're not careful,the children will watch us model a world of "NOs”。