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2024届山东省潍坊市高三下学期一模英语-试题含解析

2024届山东省潍坊市高三下学期一模英语-试题含解析

2024届山东省潍坊市高三下学期一模英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读理解National Public Radio(NPR)Music’s Tiny Desk Contest is back.Artists can submit an entry from this morning.This isn’t just another regular year of the Contest—it’s the10th anniversary.The panel(小组)of judges has doubled in size compared to previous years.The panel has a group of industry experts who are eager to see what this year’s participants can share. And there’s a great team of NPR’s Music station hosts on the panel:Amelia Mason,Novena Carmel and Stas THEE Boss.Also new this year:Not only will the2024winner play a Tiny Desk concert,be interviewed on All Things Considered and go on tour with NPR Music—they’ll also be paired with a tutor in the industry who will help them navigate their music journey.Our judges are determined to give this year’s winner the support they’ll need to take their music to the next level.The winner will also be featured at two festivals this summer:Celebrate Brooklyn and the Millennium Park Summer Music series in Chicago.And for the first time this year,the Contest is introducing a fan favorite ter this spring,Contest judges will share their favorite entries as part of the annual Tiny Desk-Contest Top Shelf series on YouTube—and then artists and fans will be able to vote for their favorite among those selections.Here’s how to enter:Record a video of you playing one original song—behind a desk, upload your video to YouTube,and submit the video on our Tiny Desk Contest website by Feb.21at11:59p.m.A final reminder:Entry videos don’t need to be fancy.The Tiny Desk is where artists go to simplify their big productions.Contest judges are looking for artists to submit something that’s true to them and brand new to the Tiny Desk.1.Who are most likely among the judges?A.News station hosts.B.Expert musicians.C.Contest participants.D.Famous industrialists.2.What will the winner get as an award?A.Sightseeing tours.B.Festival souvenirs.C.Unlimited support.D.Professional guidance.3.What is required of the contest entry?A.It has to be a masterpiece.B.It must convey positive feelings.C.It must be recorded behind a desk.D.It has to be submitted before Feb.21.On a bright September day in the French Alps in2022,John McAvoy was38kilometres into a very exhausting ultramarathon through rough mountain paths.Battling tiredness,he pushed his body and mind through the final leg of the race.With the finish arch in the famous town of Chamonix just four kilometres away and the cloud-topped peak of Mont Blanc high over him,McAvoy welled up with emotion.In that moment,he felt so free and alive.It was quite the opposite from where his life had been a decade before.He had just been released from prison after serving a10-year sentence.Now40years old,McAvoy has spent the last10years rebuilding his life from one of crime to one with purpose.It was on this day,while running the ultramarathon,that he realized how impactful conquering(征服)this mountain run could be for inner-city kids like him.After all,sport had helped him live a normal life again and open up his world.It could do the same for others.With the help of Youth Beyond Borders,McAvoy started the Alpine Run Project,which recently led12disadvantaged British young people through their own Mont Blanc races.The participants,from refugees(难民)to young reformed criminals and those who grew up in Children’s home,were matched with coaches,consultants and physiotherapists.After a six-month training program,the youth travelled to the Alps to meet up with McAvoy for their race.McAvoy says the highlight of this project for him was watching Yasmin Mahamud,a 20-year-old refugee from Syria,run through the finish arch and into the arms of her new friends.It was a life-changing high for Mahamud,too-inspiring her to keep running,take up martial arts and go to university to study physiotherapy.“It changed my point of view on life,says Mahamud.Pushing herself to complete the race gave her a brief experience of her own potential through hard work and devotion.”I will always be thankful to John for giving me this opportunity and guidance.4.How did McAvoy feel before the finish arch?A.He felt totally collapsed.B.He was peaceful and hopeful.C.He was satisfied with his pace.D.He felt as if completely reborn. 5.What can we learn about McAvoy from paragraph3?A.He was a builder10years ago.B.He realized the importance of sport.C.He ran to make up for his past wrongs.D.He had sympathy for the inner-city children.6.Who most probably took part in the Mont Blanc races?A.A running coach.B.A travel lover.C.A homeless teenager.D.A skilled athlete.7.What message does McAvoy’s story convey?A.Live for the moment.B.Dream big and climb high.C.After the storm comes the rainbow.D.Run after the light and become the light.People have come to understand the enormous impacts-beneficial as well as harmful-plastics have on human lives and the environment.As polymer(聚合物)scientists committed to inventing sustainable solutions for real-world problems,we set out to tackle the issue of plastic waste by rethinking the way polymers are designed so we could make plastics with recyclability built right in.Everyday items including milk jug,grocery bags,and takeout containers are made from a class of polymers called polyolefins.These plastics are really durable(耐用的)because the chemical bonds in those polymers are extremely stable.In a world set up for disposable(一次性的)items,durability is no longer a design feature but rather a design drawback.Imagine if half the plastics used today were recyclable through twice as many processes as they are now. Also conventional recycling requires careful sorting of all the collected materials,which can be challenging with so many different plastics.For example,separating paper from metal doesn’t require complex technology,but sorting a container from a milk jug of a different polyolefin is difficult to do without the occasional mistake.In a study published in Science in October2023,we described a series of polymers with only two building blocks-one soft polymer and one hard polymer-that behave like polyolefins but could be chemically recycled.Connecting two different polymers multiple times until they form a single,long molecule(分子)creates what’s called a multiblock polymer.By changing how much of each polymer type goes into the multiblock polymer,our teamproduced a wide range of materials with properties that covered all polyolefin types.Using the same strategy but by adding hydrogen,we could disconnect the polymers back into their building blocks and easily separate them to use again.When we made new polymers out of these recycled plastics,they performed just as well as the original materials even after several rounds of chemical recycling.So we were able to create materials with similar properties of the plastics the world relies on.We believe this work is a step toward more sustainable plastics.8.What is paragraph2mainly about concerning plastics?A.Their multiple uses.B.Their chemical properties.C.Their recycling challenges.D.Their classification criteria.9.A key factor of producing diverse multiblock polymers is______.A.mixing building blocks with long moleculesB.integrating chemicals into the two polymersC.combining two different multiblock polymersD.adjusting the percentage of the two polymers10.Which is a feature of multiblock polymers?A.They are made from sustainable materials.B.They can be recycled by adding hydrogen.C.Their reliability outperforms traditional plastics.D.Their properties change with rounds of recycling.11.Which of the following might be the best title?A.Designing for Recycling B.Classifying Plastic WasteC.Replace Plastics with Polymers D.Technology Creates the FutureHiring processes can be thought of as a battle between integrity and dishonesty.You might imagine this is a simple fight between truth-seeking firms and self-promoting candidates,and to a certain extent it is.But companies themselves are prone(有倾向的)to bend reality out of shape in ways that are self-defeating.Start with the obvious wrongdoers:job applicants.When it comes to writing the resume (简历),they tend to massage(美化)reality into the most appealing shape possible.Everyone beyond a certain level of experience is a transformational leader personally responsible for generating millions income;the world economy would be about15times bigger than itactually is if all such claims were true.The average British spends four and a half hours a day watching TV and online videos.But each average job candidate is an enthusiast for public welfare,using their spare time only for worthy purposes,like volunteering in soup kitchens.But the tendency to stretch the truth infects companies as well as applicants.The typical firm will write a job description that invariably describes the work environment as fast-paced and innovative,and then lays out a set of improbable requirements for the“ideal candidate”, someone who almost by definition does not exist.Sometimes,the requirements include an ability to go back and change the course of history.Too few firms offer an accurate account of what a position actually involves in their job previews,which are supposed to give prospective employees a genuine sense of the negatives and positives of the job,as well as a clear idea of the company’s corporate culture.One effective strategy is to lay out in text or video,what a typical day in the role would look like.Such honesty can be its own reward.Research has long suggested that realistic job previews lead to lower turnover and higher employee satisfaction.A paper in2011by David Eamest of Towson University and his co-authors concluded that favourable perceptions of the organisation’s honesty are the best explanation for why.So a process designed to uncover the truth about job applicants would run a lot more smoothly if firms were also honest about themselves.12.Why are“leader”and“enthusiast”mentioned in paragraph2?A.To present a rule.B.To clarify a fact.C.To make a comparison.D.To explain a phenomenon. 13.What does the underlined word“stretch”in paragraph3mean?A.Overstate.B.Overturn.C.Overlook.D.Overestimate. 14.What are job previews expected to be like in paragraph4?A.They show a position as it is.B.They are made either in text or video.C.They are favorable for bigger firms.D.They mainly contain negatives of a job. 15.What does the text mainly talk about?A.Pains and gains of employees.B.How to get the lying out of hiring.C.How to be more appealing in hiring.D.A wrestle between applicants andcompanies.It’s not so long ago that contactless card payments were exciting and new,but thetechnology is already old-hat.The new,better way to pay for things in shops?By using your phone to make a contactless payment.Because traditionally,when you have paid with a card tap(轻敲)or using a chip and pin machine,ultimately the shop you are buying from will be noting down all of your card details. 16And this could be a problem—it means that if the shop is hacked(侵入)or plays fast and loose with its data,you could find your card number exposed to the world.However,when you tap to pay with your device,it generates a unique ID number for that deal and sends that instead.So you can pay for your goods and the shop can get your money.17That is to say,phone payments are smarter.18If a pickpocket steals your card they can immediately use up the money. But if they get your phone,when the phone goes to pay it will typically perform a biometric check-it will ask for a finger-print or use the camera to look at your face,to check that you are who you say you are.19Because of this added security,the limit(限额)is typically higher than for contactless cards.In the UK,it’s around£100for most retailers-though some shops including most supermarkets let you spend much more with just a tap of the phone.Want to give it a try?To actually set things up,go to your Wallet app and follow the instructions.20Then it will automatically recognise the numbers and connect with your ually you receive a text message with a special code on it.And then,well, you’re done.When you pay,hold your phone over the payment machine,and pay for your goods!A.It helps to build the client list.B.The setup process varies with banks.C.No one needs to share any sensitive data.D.It’s also more effective against the threat of thefts.E.And phone payments are increasingly convenient too.F.Typically this starts by scanning your card with your phone.G.Therefore,it knows which bank account to take the money from.二、完形填空My long-distance cycling career of13years and35,000kilometres ended as Iapproached75.Although I am now no longer strong enough to21the long days and big climbs,day in and day out,I have my memories.The road behind is just memories,some soon to be forgotten,others to be22 and enhanced with the retelling.A6000-kilometre cross-country ride initially appears 23,but,once done,it is simply done,much like the challenges that life24.Real25would come when I was alone on my bicycle.I enjoyed meeting and even26the daily targets I had set for myself.I enjoyed the technical challenges faced by tire bursts and loose handlebars,but27not at that time.I loved cycling with a strong tailwind pushing me along and hated28into a strong headwind.I loved striking up conversations with a diversity of people and sincerely appreciated the support and comfort they29.Long distance cycling brings unbearable exhaustion,long hours of anxiety,even fear and desperation,but these30into insignificance,compared to the joy and31 of climbing huge mountains or seeing fantastic sights for the first time.The experiences add newness and32to my life and the memories are33.Most importantly,cycling taught me to know myself better.It eventually dawned on me that I had more34and courage than I ever imagined.The self-awareness and long-lasting memories will give me enormous35as I carry on my life journey. 21.A.appreciate B.choose C.expect D.stand 22.A.treasured B.explored C.created D.discussed 23.A.boring B.annoying C.confusing D.discouraging 24.A.overcomes B.greets C.throws D.ignores 25.A.loneliness B.joy C.convenience D.panic 26.A.making B.changing C.beating D.finalizing 27.A.reasonably B.admittedly C.fortunately D.hopefully 28.A.battling B.slipping C.falling D.wandering 29.A.owned B.offered C.mentioned D.promised 30.A.fit B.pale C.run D.back 31.A.reflection B.anticipation C.satisfaction D.motivation 32.A.secrets B.rules C.decisions D.dimensions 33.A.reliable B.flexible C.inaccessible D.unforgettable 34.A.toughness B.curiosity C.imagination D.wisdom35.A.insight B.knowledge C.power D.admiration三、语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式Wing Chun is a southern Chinese kung fu style descends from Shaolin Kung Fu.It has the distinction of having been founded by two women,Ng Mui and Yim Wing-chun.The Wing Chun style is known for placing36(emphasize)on technique rather than strength.This style also calls for practitioners to stay relaxed while37 (fight),allowing them to achieve a kind of softness or flexibility.This relaxed flexibility gives Wing Chun fighter38special kind of strength that allows them to bend,not break, just like bamboo.Legend has it that Wing Chun founder Ng Mui was living at Shaolin Temple39 it was attacked and destroyed by Qing dynasty forcers.Surviving the attack,she escaped 40the border area between Yunnan and Sichuan.There she met a young woman 41(name)Yim Wing-chun,who42(final)became one of her top students. She taught Yim an improved version of Shaolin Kung Fu,known as Wing Chun now.This new martial art43(spread)and grown into different branches over the past two hundred years.Ip Man,featured in the eponymous(同名的)hit films,44(be)a notable practitioner of Wing Chun style martial arts.He also taught the Wing Chun style to his student,Bruce Lee,who would go on to act in the beloved Hong Kong kung fu movies 45helped make Chinese martial arts famous around the world.四、书信写作46.你校将举办以“讲故事,话家风”为主题的英语演讲比赛。

2023届山东省潍坊市高考模拟考试( 一模)英语试题

2023届山东省潍坊市高考模拟考试( 一模)英语试题

2023届山东省潍坊市高考模拟考试( 一模)英语试题一、听力选择题1.A.The bear feels hot at the moment.B.The bear stretches its body for exercise.C.The bear conserves fat for the coming winter.D.The bear must be enjoying the sunshine.2. Where will the speakers meet the woman’s mother?A.At the farm house.B.At the restaurant.C.At the hotel bar.3. What are the speakers doing?A.Ordering food.B.Making their dinner.C.Preparing for a party.4.A.In a restaurant.B.In a hotel.C.In a pub.D.In a coffee shop.5. Where will the woman probably go first?A.The teacher’s office.B.The hospital.C.The gym.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1. What does the woman think of studying abroad?A.There are plenty of new opportunities.B.There are more universities abroad.C.It’s easier to apply for universities abroad.2. Which country does the man want to go to?A.Australia.B.The UK.C.The USA.3. What does the man have to do to get an unconditional offer?A.Have an interview again.B.Learn some subjects in advance.C.Get an IELTS score of 7.5 overall.4. What is good about studying in America according to the woman?A.The life style is nearly the same.B.The living cost is the lowest.C.There will be scholarships.7. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

2024学年河北保定市高三下学期一模考试英语试题(含解析)

2024学年河北保定市高三下学期一模考试英语试题(含解析)

2024学年河北保定市高三下学期一模考试英语试题注意事项1.考试结束后,请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回.2.答题前,请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用0.5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔填写在试卷及答题卡的规定位置.3.请认真核对监考员在答题卡上所粘贴的条形码上的姓名、准考证号与本人是否相符.4.作答选择题,必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应选项的方框涂满、涂黑;如需改动,请用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案.作答非选择题,必须用05毫米黑色墨水的签字笔在答题卡上的指定位置作答,在其他位置作答一律无效.5.如需作图,须用2B铅笔绘、写清楚,线条、符号等须加黑、加粗.第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.I have no doubt that Anna will ________ it, but I wonder whether she is really ready enough.A.dig B.hit C.make D.lift2.—To apply for a short-term study visa in the UK, I have to be able to speak some English, but I want to go there just to learn English.—Oh, it’s really____.A.a confidential source B.a catch-22 situationC.a Pandora’s box D.a Herculean task3.---Turn off the TV, Jack. Your homework now?---Mum, just ten more minutes, please.A.Should you be doingB.Couldn’t you be doingC.Shouldn’t you be doingD.Will you be doing4.With WeChat Pay coming into widespread use, our household bills are convenient ____.A.paying B.paid C.to pay D.to be paid5.—Ted has never been so rude!—He ______something he shouldn’t have, but I guess he didn’t mean that.A.has said B.had saidC.said D.was saying6.Many gases in the atmosphere actually heat energy that escapes from the Earth’s surface back to the earth.A.finding; reflecting B.found; reflectedC.found; to reflect D.found; reflect7.“ ________ I went through ups and downs in life,” Gordon said, “I never found the importance of beingself­disciplined as well as the significance of life.”A.If B.SinceC.Until D.Unless8.We went right round to the west coast by sea instead of driving across continent。

精品解析:2023届山东省济南市高三一模英语试题(解析版)

精品解析:2023届山东省济南市高三一模英语试题(解析版)
3.非选择题必须用0. 5毫米黑色签字笔作答,答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置,不能写在试卷上;如需改动,先划掉原来的答案,然后再写上新的答案;不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
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)
An email address and password are required in order to create an account. You should use the email account you use for all applications, just to make it easier to remember. We also recommend you use a non-school issued email account e. g. Gmail, Yahoo. Campuses send important and time-sensitive correspondence to applicants, so you should check your email regularly to follow up on your application.
2023年3月济南市高三模拟考试
英语试题
本试卷共10页,满分120分。考试用时100分钟。
注意事项:
1.答题前,考生务必用0. 5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考号填写在答题卡规定的位置。
2.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;如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
In this program, kids direct their own play, climbing tall trees or testing ice on the frozen lake. They are never told their play is too high or too sharp, but are rather trusted to self- adjust. Something else my sons appreciate about forest school is not being told to move on to the next activity, but being left to stay in a particular spot for as long as their curiosity allows. :

2023年北京西城高三一模英语试题及答案

2023年北京西城高三一模英语试题及答案

2023年北京西城高三一模英语试题及答案试题部分Section A - Reading ComprehensionPassage 1Questions 1-3 are based on the following passage.Nearly 3 billion animals have been affected by the bushfire crisis that has hit Australia since September, according to WWF (World Wildlife Fund). Researchers say that this may have pushed many species closer to extinction (灭绝).“Three billion native animals is a truly shocking number. It’s hard to think of another event globally that has killed or displaced that many animals,” said D r. Stuart Blanch, senior manager of land clearing and restoration at WWF-Australia.Bushfires have been ravaging Australia for months, fueled by record-breaking heat and drought conditions. Scientists warn that climate change has played a significant role in the severity and persistence (持续性) of the fires.The impact on the country’s unique wildlife has been devastating. The fires tore through critical habitat, including that of iconic species such as koalas and kangaroos.Conservationists fear the crisis may have pushed several species closer to extinction. “Just imagine being in a fire zone with flames approaching and nowhere to run. That’s what these animals faced," says Blanch.WWF-Australia’s estimate includes animals that may have been displaced and cannot be accounted for. However, it does not include any insects, frogs, bats, or other invertebrates (无脊椎动物).1. According to WWF, how many animals have been affected by the bushfire crisis in Australia?2. What is the main factor contributing to the severity and persistence of the bushfires, as mentioned in the passage?3. What is NOT included in WWF's estimate of the affected animals?Passage 2Questions 4-7 are based on the following passage.Oprah Winfrey is considered one of the most powerful women in the entertainment industry, with a career that has spanned television, film, and philanthropy (慈善事业). However, her path to success was not always smooth.Winfrey faced numerous challenges throughout her life, including poverty, abuse, and racial discrimination. Born into rural poverty, she grew up in a troubled neighborhood and struggled with difficult family circumstances. Despite these obstacles, Winfrey was determined to overcome her circumstances and pursue her dreams.Her breakthrough came when she became the first African-American female news anchor in Nashville, Tennessee. This helped launch her career in television, which eventually led to the creation of her own talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show. The show was an immediate success and quickly became the highest-rated talk show in American television history.Beyond her television success, Winfrey has used her influence and resources to make a positive impact on the world. She has been involved in numerous philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, a school in South Africa providing education for disadvantaged girls.Winfrey's story is a testament to the power of perseverance (坚持不懈) and determination. Despite facing adversity, she never gave up on her dreams and continues to inspire millions around the globe.4. What kind of challenges did Oprah Winfrey face throughout her life?5. What was Winfrey's breakthrough in her career?6. Apart from her television success, how has Winfrey made a positive impact on the world?7. What does Winfrey's story demonstrate?Section B - Language Usage8. Complete the following sentence:I _________ to the party last night, but I wasn't feeling well.Section C - WritingPart 1 - Letter WritingYou recently visited a local restaurant and were disappointed with the food and service. Write a letter to the restaurant manager explaining your concerns and expressing your dissatisfaction. Offer suggestions for improvement.Part 2 - Essay WritingWrite an essay on the following topic:The Importance of Environmental Conservation答案部分Section A - Reading ComprehensionPassage 11. Three billion.2. Climate change.3. Insects, frogs, bats, and other invertebrates.Passage 24. Poverty, abuse, and racial discrimination.5. Becoming the first African-American female news anchor in Nashville, Tennessee.6. Through philanthropic efforts, such as establishing a school for disadvantaged girls in South Africa.7. It demonstrates the power of perseverance and determination.Section B - Language Usage8. intendedSection C - WritingPart 1 - Letter Writing(请自行书写)Part 2 - Essay Writing(请自行书写)这只是粗略的答案,你可以根据需要自行进行修改和发挥。

广东省2024届高三下学期3月一模英语试卷(含答案)

广东省2024届高三下学期3月一模英语试卷(含答案)

广东省2024届高三下学期3月一模英语试卷学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读理解Welcome to WSU Libraries! In this guide, we'll unlock the mysteries of call numbers and location prefixes. Knowing these helps you quickly locate and access your desiredCall NumbersBooks and material are arranged on our shelves according to the Library of Congress (LC) classification system. These call numbers uniquely identify and organize items near other material on the same or similar subjects. Consider the call number: LB2395 C65 1991.●LB defines the subject area. The call letters are typically arranged in alphabetical (字母的) order, starting from A and continuing through the alphabet. Knowing the letter(s) for your subject area gives you a place to start browsing the shelves. For example: A—Special request General Works; B—Special request Special request Philosophy, Psychology, Religion; D—Special request World History; G—Geography; H—Special request Social Sciences; J—Special request Political Science; K—Special request Law; L—Special request Education; M—Special request Music; N—Special request Arts; P—Special request Language and Literature; Q—Special request Science...For more, click here.●2395 is the classification number, which further distinguishes the subject matter. Read as a whole number: 1, 2, 3, 45, 100, 2430...●C65 is the Cutter number and usually represents the author's last name. Find C, then 65. Read the number as a decimal (小数).●1991 is the year of publication.Location PrefixesSome call numbers have a location prefix. I ocation prefixes mean that the book or material is shelved in a special place, and may have loan restrictions. WSU uses the following prefixes:A. An Introduction to Modern Art.B. The ABC of Computer Science.C. The Recycling of Waste Oils.D. A Short History of France.2.What would be he Cutler number if you are looking for a book by Whitney Sherman? A. C78. B. S53. C. W67. D. L59.3.Where can you find the book “Res AG243 G87 1992”?A. On the 2nd or 4th floor of the library.B. In the Reference Area on the 1sl floor.C. In the Circulation Area on the 1st floor.D. At the Learning Resources Center on the 2nd floor.A Letter from Willa Cather to President TomaS MasarykHonored Sir,Your letter, sent to me through your Legation at Washington, confers upon me great honor and gives me great pleasure. I am glad to have carried a message from the Bohemian (波希米亚) neighbors, whom I grew up with, to their home country of theCzech Republic.I have just returned to New York, where I had the pleasure of taking Annie Pavelka, the living “Antonia” in my book My Antonia, and six of her children to the first screening of A Lost Lady. I have the good fortune to proserve relations with most of my characters. “Antonia” and her splendid children are flesh and blood realities. Every time I go back to them, I feel how much more interesting and lovable they are than my picture of them. I wish I could present them to you in person.I regret that I cannot satisfactorily meet your kind request for biographical (传记的) material. I avoid biographers, asking them to wait until I get my work further along. My first novel was published in 1912, and a period of twelve years is hardly long enough for a writer to find the form best suited for writing. I was not young when I began to write, and though living is a good preparation for writing, I do need more time to acquire a simple and modest way of presenting my work, however well I know what I wish to present.I am able to send you a very good photograph taken recently. I enclose a shortbiographical account which my publishers use for publicity purposes, and some casual reviews. Biographies usually begin to come along just about the time a writer has no more to say, and I do not feel that time has yet come to me.I beg you, President Masaryk, to believe in my grateful appreciation of your letter.Respectfully yours,Willa Cather 4.Who is Antonia?A. A director of a movie.B. A character in a book.C. Cather's relative in New York.D. Cather's neighbor from Bohemia.5.What does the author need for a most suitable writing style according to paragraph 3? A. Time. B. Youth.C. Publishers' advice.D. Financial support.6.What does writing a biography mean to the author according to paragraph 4?A. An inspiration to her readers.B. A record of her achievements.C. A window into a writer's world.D. An endpoint in a writer's career.7.What is the author's purpose in writing this letter?A. To rebuild her Bohemian connection.B. To decline the president's request.C. To explain her philosophy of writing.D. To appreciate the president's interest.If you've noticed you're getting less while your bill almost stays the same, it's not just you.“Shrinkflation”—reducing a product's size or quantity while keeping its price stable is showing up in shops around the world.As the global economy struggles with inflation (通货膨胀), rising material costs and higher human cost, consumers are bearing the increasing production prices. “Consumers are more likely to notice how their purchases are affecting their wallets than the amount of product lost' when sizes decrease," says Mark Stiving, the chief pricing educator at Impact Pricing. As a result, companies use shrinkflation to make consumers “less painful"Yet even as shrinkflation comes with inflation, the problem doesn't end after inflation does. Once the new sizes are on the shelf, they are likely to stay that way. “Shoppers don't have a choice. They have to adapt themselves to the changes,” adds Stiving. There are rareexceptions, but companies generally take the opportunity to get more profits.For many companies, shrinkflation seems to be unavoidable. In food industry, for example, where customers are highly sensitive to price, lifting prices might make customers jump ship to another brand. But facing the continuous inflation, the companies have to do something to maintain their profits. Introducing small reduction in the size of their goods should enable them to improve profits while keeping their prices competitive.But once customers notice the change, they might feel fooled, leading to a loss of trust and confidence.Some grocers are using stickers to remind shoppers of shrinkflation, but still, it's a tough hit to the bottom line- -especially because the price of products generally doesn't fall as inflation does. Consumers may need to examine both price and size sensibly as they shop, and make sure they don't fall into the trap of that supersize on the shelf.8.Why does shrinkflation make consumers “less painful” according to Stiving?A. Shrinkflation reduces human cost.B. Shrinkflation raises purchasing power.C. Consumers become more aware of size.D. Consumers experience little increase in cost.9.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. The concerns of shoppers.B. The interests of companies.C. The impact of shrinkflation.D. The phenomenon of inflation.10.What is the author's aliude to the shrinklation in paragraph 4?A. Favorable.B. Objective.C. Dismissive.D. Unclear.11.What should consumers do according 10 the last paragraph?A. Draw a bottom line.B. Put warning stickers.C. Choose smaller packs.D. Make a conscious decision.We learn about the world through the knowledge accumulated (积累) over thousands of years. Standing on the shoulders of great men, we don't have to experience endless trial and error, just as the wheels do not have to be reinvented each time to run a car. But where does our ability to learn from others come from?A study led by Markus Paulus, professor at Loyola Marymount University, shows that the ability has its roots in earliest childhood. “I's generally assumed that children's ability to imitate (模仿) is in born, but according to our observation, children imitate because they themselves are imitated by caregivers. This interaction enables a cultural transfer ofknowledge, which, through generations' efforts, consequently leads to the development of human beings,” says Markus Paulus.In this research, Paulus recorded the interaction between mother and child over several months. The babies came into the lab for the first time at the age of 6 months, while their final visit was when they were 18 months old. As they engaged in various play situations, the interactions and imitations of mother and child were analyzed. The long-term study showed what the more sensitive a mother was in her interactions with her six-month-old child and the more often she imitated the baby, the greater the child's overall ability was at the age of 18 months.Paulus' research shows that mutual imitation is the keystone of knowledge transfer, through which children successfully learn various skills, such as how to use objects, wavingrise to evolutionary success of human,” says Paulus.“Culural learning is an essential part of human evolution, and it is rooted in the imitation of oth ers, particularly oun caregivers during our earliest childhood,” says Paulus. “Through this, we learn from each other and pass on knowledge to the next generation, so certain actions or techniques do not have to be constantly invented again.”12.Why does the author mention the example of wheels?A. To praise the invention of car wheels.B. To describe the process of trial and error.C. To emphasize the necessity of new tools.D. To show the importance of prior knowledge.13.What can we learn about Paulus' research?A. Children's imitation was recorded by mothers.B. Sensitive mothers encouraged children's imitation.C. Children's ability was analyzed through interaction.D. Effective interaction promoted children's development.14.What does the underlined word “nucleus" mean in paragraph 4?A. Core.B. Result.C. Aim.D. Content.15.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Why does Evolution Matter?B. How to Interact with Children?C. Imitation: The Engine of EvolutionD. Cultural Learning: The Root of Imitation二、七选五16.Getting older means greater maturity and wisdom. ①______In a society that is aging fast, it has become crucial to find ways to prevent related mental and emotional disorders. Music emerges as a promising look for promoting well-being of the elderly.Music has a great power to cause strong emotions and intense pleasure.②______Singing and dancing to music with others is not only fun but also improves mood. Musical activities are great ways to reduce stress because they take our minds off problems. They also help us feel less lonely and more connected with other people.③______A song may become a soundtrack for a particular time, such as a delightful party with friends that you had a long time ago. Listening to that song allows you to remember all the happy memories from that time.Finally, music contributes to keeping our thinking skills sharp. It makes our brains work hard in unique ways to understand the rhythm and melody.④______For example, exposure to background music , particularly classical music, during cognilive ( 认知的) tasks is shown lo improve older people's cognitive processes, such as processing speed and working memory . In conclusion, music is a powerful look lo fight against aging-related emotional and cognitive problems. It is an enjoyable and social activily, available to anyone regardless of their background or previous musical experience.⑤______A. Music can also open forgotten doors lo our memories.B. Recalling happy memories can lift our mood on a bad day.C. Even passive music listening can help elderly adults think better.D. This helps people feel better when they are depressed or anxious.E. However, it often involves a series of physical and mental challenges.F. The ability to form new memories is essential for processing information.G. Thus, this accessible intervention should become a major policy priority for healthy aging.三、完形填空(15空)Summer Claylon may not have children in real life, but he's a “proud dad” to 2.8 million people on the Internet.within hours.says.17.A. quick B. formal C. secret D. virtual18.A. trains B. convinces C. teaches D. supports19.A. painful B. peaceful C. shameful D. hopeful20.A. dull B. lough C. silly D. brief21.A. find B. need C. admit D. start22.A. decisions B. hobbies C. excuses D. troubles23.A. posting B. profiting C. searching D. donating24.A. critics B. followers C. experts D. reporters25.A. suggestion B. promise C. reward D. responise26.A. caught up B. came out C. blew up D. held out27.A. places B. ages C. types D. classes28.A. faith B. experience C. youth D. appearance29.A. brilliant B. ambitious C. complicated D. abstract30.A. luck B. time C. energy D. honor31.A. value B. create C. define D. fill四、短文填空32.Born into an ethnic Miao family in rural Guizhou Province, Zhang was exposed from a young age to the rich tradition of Miao embroidery (刺绣)一①______ cultural craft that has been passed down through generations. She spent countless hours as a child ②______ (observe) her mother and grandmother stitching fancy patterns onto fabrics by hand. In 2003, hoping to modermize and share this heritage, she opened her first clothing shop in the provincial capital.A decade, later, Zhang ③______ (establish) her own clothing brand fooused on combining traditional Chinese-style qipao dresses with colorful customized embroidery patterns. “We have trained hundreds of local Miao women in the ancient needlework techniques,” Zhang④______ (proud) remarked. “The clothing line celebrates thebreathtaking handiwork, ⑤______I hope advances my home village's revitalization.”Her ⑥______ (commit) to cultural preservation and rural development was recognized in 2019, when the China W omen's Handicraft Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition ⑦______ (hold) and Zhang's innovative design collection won top honors. I an interview afterwards, she reflected on both preserving traditional skills through new media, ⑧______ expanding economic opportunities for artisans. "We attach equal importance ⑨______cultural inheritance and market expansion," Zhang stated. "In the future, we'll continue innovating designs ⑩______ (display) Miao embroidery's beauty and diversity.五、书面表达33.假定你是李华, 你校将举办“经典文化探索展”, 并通过网络进行直播。

2024届山东省临沂市高三下学期一模考试英语-试题含解析

2024届山东省临沂市高三下学期一模考试英语-试题含解析

2024届山东省临沂市高三下学期一模考试英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读理解EYLEAConsumer Brief SummaryThis summary contains risk and safety information for patients about EYLEA.It does not include all the information and does not take the place of talking to your eye doctor. What is EYLEA?EYLEA is a medicine that works by blocking vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF), which can cause fluid to leak into the macula(视网膜黄斑).What is EYLEA used for?EYLEA is indicated for the treatment of patients with:·Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion(RVO)·Diabetic Macular Edema(DME)·Diabetic Retinopathy(DR)How is EYLEA given?EYLEA is an injection(注射)administered by eye doctor and the injections are given on different schedules.Confirm with your doctor which schedule is appropriate.What are the most common side effects of EYLEA?·Eye pain·Light sensitivity·Increased eye rednessFor more possible side effects,ask your eye doctor.You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.Visit /medwatch,or call1-800-FDA-1088.What should I tell my eye doctor before receiving EYLEA?·Infections in or around the eye·Eye pain or redness·Being allergic to any ingredients in EYLEA·Being or planning to be pregnantWhere can I learn more about EYLEA?For a more comprehensive review of EYLEA safety and risk information,talk to your health care provider and see the full information at EYLEA.com.1.Who is the passage intended for?A.Eye doctors.B.Medicine students.C.Drug researchers.D.Patients with eye conditions. 2.How can you learn more about EYLEA?A.Visit EYLEA.com.B.Call1-800-FDA-1088.C.Visit /medwatch.D.Talk to a medical professor. 3.What is this text?A.A medical report.B.An introduction to a book.C.A healthcare contract.D.A piece of medical instructions.Watford and her family have lived in Curtis Bay,Baltimore for generations.Her community has faced environmental injustice.Heavy industries continued to move in her community.As a result,her neighbors have had to live with serious respiratory(呼吸的) problems.When she knew a plan to build the nation’s largest trash-burning incinerator(焚化炉) less than a mile away from her high school,she realized she had to take action.The incinerator was being sold wrongly as clean,renewable energy equipment but actually it would be a source of brain-damaging chemicals and would release200million tons of greenhouse gases per year,both worse than coal burning.Watford felt she had a responsibility to warn her community to work together to shut this plant down.She co-founded Free Your Voice(FYV),a10-person student organization devoted to community rights and social justice.Together,they decided to start a campaign to take down Energy Answers,the incinerator’s developer.They went door-to-door talking to neighbors and organizing protests.When it was discovered that Baltimore City Public Schools(BCPS)was going to be a customer of Energy Answers,the organization fought with the board and presented their case, urging BCPS to withdraw from the project.BCPS was convinced to cancel their contract, which in turn inspired22other customers to do the same.Without any financial gain,Energy Answers had no market to move forward with its plan.Watford continues to work with Curtis Bay residents toward fair development.Theyhave a vision for the future which includes building a zero-waste movement,a solar farm,and green jobs.She wants the entire human family to join the fight for environmental justice because survival as a species depends on our ability to take action.4.What caused respiratory problems in Watford’s community?A.Poor medical care.B.Terrible environmental conditions.C.Constant bacterial infection.D.Unbalanced distribution of resources. 5.What is Watford’s attitude to building the incinerator?A.Unfavourable.B.Doubtful.C.Unclear.D.Indifferent. 6.What was the result of their campaign?A.BCPS lost financial support.B.Energy Answers stopped its plan.C.The investors found new market.D.Many customers revised their contracts. 7.What would be the best title for the text?A.A teenage hero against urban pollutionB.A teenage hero fighting for an advanced cityC.A battle for Baltimore’s sky by a teenage heroD.The social justice challenge for a teenage heroHumans work hard to avoid viruses.Sick people are isolated,diseased animals are killed and fields of infected crops are fired up.Reviving(复活)an ancient virus would surely be a disaster.But a new study led by Fiddamanfrom Oxford,challenges this conventional wisdom.It shows how the revival of an ancient virus can unlock the secrets of its evolution.The virus in the study is Marek’s disease virus(MDV),killing more than90%of chickens.Yet when it was discovered in1907,MDV rarely caused death.Dr Fiddaman wondered whether its new-found virulence(毒性)was a result of large structural changes.To find out,he and his colleagues got their hands on nearly1,000chicken bones from ancient times across Europe and Asia,some of them up to2000years old. Sections of DNA from these remains were mapped on to the ones of today’s virus.As the authors pieced together the sets of genes of ancient MDV,however,they noticed that the genes were arranged identically to those in modern species.It suggests that the increased virulence resulted not from large structural changes,but from point mutations(突变).In particular,changes had occurred in the arrangement of a gene called MEQ,which hasan essential role in tumour(肿瘤)formation.This discovery suggests that the ancient MDV may not have been able to cause tumours. To test this assumption,Dr Fiddaman followed up with a daring experiment.He made the ancient form of the MEQ gene and shoot it into living chicken cells.It did not turn on any of the genes associated with tumour formation.In comparison,a modern MEQ gene quickly showed its tendency to cause tumours.By combining ancient and modern genetic biology,the methods pioneered in the paper reveal how,and more importantly why,any virus mutates.That could help scientists tackle other viruses that pull on the purse-strings of farmers—by designing new vaccines(疫苗),for instance—or even to work out how to prevent another global pandemic.8.What is widely acknowledged about the revival of an ancient virus?A.It is a challenging task.B.It reveals the virus evolution.C.It means a disaster for humans.D.It helps people fight diseases. 9.What caused the virulence change of MDV?A.Point mutations in MEQ.B.The occurrance of a new gene.C.The reproduction of the ancient MDV.D.Large structural changes in modern species.10.How did Dr Fiddaman test the assumption?A.By investigating a typical case.B.By conducting a field survey.C.By studying the related theories.D.By doing a comparative experiment. 11.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Viruses weaken gradually when they mutate.B.The finding throws light on handling other viruses.C.A global pandemic requires a world effort to end it.D.Farmers will face more complex challenges than before.When American anthropologist Colin Turnbull published The Mountain People in1972, he referred to his subjects—a Ugandan group called the Ik—as“the loveless people.”After two years of observations,he decided that they reflected humanity’s basic instincts(本能): cheat,thievery,and pitilessness.But when Athena Aktipis and her colleagues from the Human Generosity Project took a deeper look,they identified a community that shared everything.“Turnbull had visited Uganda during a disastrous famine(饥荒).All he saw iswhat happens when people are starving.”says Aktipis.But her team revealed that despite living under pressure,the Ik placed a high value on helping one another when they could.Aktipis believes that altruism is more common and beneficial than evolutionary social science has long thought.“It was assumed that people are designed to only do things to help themselves or their relatives.”she says.By studying the unique,selfless practices that helped nine communities across the world to continue to exist,the experts from the Project are looking to show that we are indeed capable of widespread cooperation.The Maasai people in Kenya provide one of the project’s main points.They rely on two-way friendships for resources like food or water when they’re in need,without expecting any repayment.Also,a world away,in New Mexico,while folks often help transport cattle and receive support in return,they will assist without repayment if someone faces difficulties, such as an injury or the death of a loved one.Aktipis believes theoretical frameworks she’s perfected through studying these groups can apply broadly to any interdependent systems.Her big goal is to design social-service systems that support everyone.Take market-based insurance in the United States as an example:It’s priced based on individual risk factors such as health histories and where people live,which means millions of Americans can’t afford it.But in a system built on neighboring, pooled costs(合并成本)would level the burden during collective hardship like natural disasters and pandemics.12.What did Turnbull think of the Ik people?A.Heartless.B.Helpful.C.Restless.D.Generous. 13.What does the underlined word“altruism”in paragraph2probably mean?A.Trying to be strong and tough to survive.B.Making full use of the surrounding resources.C.Being devoted to themselves or their relatives.D.Caring about the needs and happiness of others.14.What does paragraph3intend to convey?A.Friendships guarantee a well-being life.B.Folks assist each other to get support.C.Cooperation is a good and natural instinct.D.People tend to provide resources for free.15.How does Aktipis intend to apply her findings?A.By designing a policy for public health.B.By monitoring individual health histories.C.By creating a system against collective hardship.D.By lowering insurance prices for individual victims.Mark Covington,founder of the Georgia Street Community Collective in Detroit,stands in a corner of his urban farm,breathing the fresh air in the early morning.16Early in the day,the green crops giving life to tomatoes,cabbages,eggplants,and more are bathed in gold,as if being watered by the sun.The sounds of dogs,pigs,roosters,and a group of stirring bees drown out the sounds of the city.In2007,Covington lost his job and returned to his childhood street.17“It was dirty,”he said.“There were always vacant lots,but they had always been maintained for children to play on.”He knew that if he just cleaned them up,people would pile on them again.18Covington started with a small community garden.19One mother sent three children to help him build a larger garden where the kids could grow food,stay busy during the summer and add structure to their lives.Little by little the seeds took root,as the hands on the garden that would evolve into a farm multiplied.20On one corner:a movie screen and a public garden with vegetable and flower beds.On another:a farm and a community center in a building.Nearby are garlic beds and a greenhouse.“It’s somewhat spiritual for me,”Covington says.“It’s like a sanctuary(圣殿).People come here and don’t want to leave.”A.But if he planted stuff,they might not.B.It’s a typical morning scene at the collective.C.He saw garbage piled high in vacant,abandoned lots.D.Covington made the garden a little bigger to plant more.E.And almost immediately neighbors began asking to participate.F.He planted a garden to help feed residents and enrich their lives.G.What began as an effort to remove trash has turned into a site of community.二、完形填空Whatever the patient’s age or disease,a hospital stay can be stressful,especially for kids.Efforts like Ella’s are a(an)21spot during a tough time.It began in2018,when Ella celebrated her birthday in a22way—a gift drive.Since then,it has23each year in early October,a few weeks before her birthday.Along with a(an)24to her party,Ella’s friends get a list of gift ideas for kids at the hospital.For the youngest25,gifts might include building blocks or stuffed toys.Then it’s time to share the gifts.“Seeing other people’s26—that’s all that matters to me,”Ella says.After the first round,the number of donations27every year.But she doesn’t keep an exact count.28,she judges by sight.“We measure how much of the carpet it covers in our living room,”Ella says.“Last year,it29the entire carpet.”Allison,working at Brigham Children’s Hospital,has seen firsthand the30 of Ella’s gift-giving.“She puts smile on the faces of these little patients in our hospital,”Allison says.“They are all amazed at her31at such a young age.”Ella’s32to help kids in the hospital have inspired others to33 in her footsteps.Friends have collected and34gifts for their birthdays too.“35to others is a good feeling to have at the end of the day,”Ella says.“I want to keep doing this as long as I can.”21.A.independent B.extra C.free D.bright 22.A.new B.private C.fancy D.natural 23.A.worked out B.kicked off C.given out D.thought up 24.A.letter B.recreation C.invitation D.cake 25.A.workers B.patients C.parents D.nurses 26.A.happiness B.recognition C.behavior D.admiration 27.A.changes B.grows C.declines D.maintains 28.A.Thus B.Somehow C.Sometimes D.Instead 29.A.reached B.included C.decorated D.covered 30.A.excitement B.effect C.inspiration D.feature 31.A.generosity B.exploration C.ambition D.progress 32.A.promises B.aims C.efforts D.proposals 33.A.follow B.engage C.track D.mix 34.A.received B.counted C.gathered D.donated 35.A.Responding B.Relating C.Giving D.Comparing三、语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

四川省遂宁市射洪中学2024-2025学年高三上学期一模英语试题(含解析)

四川省遂宁市射洪中学2024-2025学年高三上学期一模英语试题(含解析)

射射洪中学高2022级高三一模考试英语试题(时间:120分钟满分:150分)注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的班级、姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。

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第I卷选择题第一部分听力(共两节,满分30 分)第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,共7.5 分)听下面 5 段对话。

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1. Where are the speakersA. In the street.B. On the bus.C. In the museum.2. What are the speakers going to do nextA. Go home.B. Go to the tower.C. Go to some shops.3. What is the man probably doingA. Waiting for someone.B. Cutting in line.C. Looking for his way.4. What are the speakers talking aboutA. Looking for a job.B. Graduating from college.C. Seeking information online.5. What is the weather like nowA. Sunny.B. Rainy.C. Warm.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。

2023届吉林省长春吉林大学附属中学高三一模英语试题(含答案解析)

2023届吉林省长春吉林大学附属中学高三一模英语试题(含答案解析)

2023届吉林省长春吉林大学附属中学高三一模英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读理解Welcome to NorwayDAY1:Welcome to Bergen!Upon arrival meet your driver and travel to the city’s center where you can drop your luggage at the Grand Terminus Hotel and enjoy a walking tour of the city.Once back at the hotel you’ll have a talk from Rowan Hooper,who will explore why the Arctic is important to the well-being of the planet.DAY2:This morning you’ll go on a3-hour round trip from Bergen to Mostraumen. When you return to Bergen you’ll have time for lunch before visiting the Vilvite Science Center.After dinner,you’ll have a second talk from Rowan on how we could grow the whale population to rebuild marine ecosystems.DAY3:Today,you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Tromso.Upon arrival, you’ll take a fast ferry(轮渡)to Senja Island,where the Aurora Borealis Observatory is your hone for the night.In the evening,astronomer Abigail Beall will hold a talk on the science behind the Northern Lights before you have the opportunity to search for the Northern Lights yourself.DAY4:Return by ferry to Tromso,where you’ll explore the Northern Norwegian Science Center.The center is a popular science experience center containing almost100 interactive installations,divided into four themes on three floors.DAY5:Today you’ll start a full-day fjord trip by boat.As you pass through the frozen coastline,you’ll get an opportunity to look for sea eagles,seals and whales.Recently, hundreds of humpback and killer whales visit the northern fjords,and your boat’s expert crew will help you spot them.DAY6:This morning you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the dog yard where you can learn about the Alaskan husky dog,and dog sled racing.Afterward,you’ll be transferred to the airport in the afternoon for your flight home.1.What is Rowan Hooper’s job?A.An astronomer.B.A guide.C.An ecologist.D.A driver. 2.Where will you see the Northern Lights?A.Bergen.B.Mostraumen.C.Tromso.D.Senja Island.3.On which day will you probably see some whales?A.Day3.B.Day4.C.Day5.D.Day6.My quest started when I was on the New York subway.Some children were whining. Four trains came screaming into the station at once.I put my hands over my ears and cowered (蜷缩)—the noise was deafening.In cities,the ever-present dull background roar of planes, cars,machinery and voices is a fact of life.There is no escape from it and it was beginning to drive me mad.In an attempt to recapture some peace,I decided to go on a mission to find the quietest place on Earth to discover whether absolute silence exists.The one place I was most excited about visiting was an anechoic chamber(消声室)in Minnesota.Ironically,far from being peaceful,most people find its perfect quiet upsetting.And yet I booked a45-minute session—no one had managed to stay in for that long before.When the heavy door shut behind me,I was plunged into darkness—all lights were turned off because they could also make a noise.For the first few seconds,being in such a quiet place felt like heaven,a remedy for my unsettled nerves.Then,after a minute or two,I became aware of the sound of my breathing. As the minutes ticked by,the beat of my heart became apparent.Then I heard a strange, metallic scraping noise.Was I hallucinating?The feeling of peace was spoiled by a sensation of disappointment—this place wasn’t quiet at all.Then I stopped obsessing about what bodily functions I could hear and began to enjoy it.I didn’t feel afraid and came out only because my time was up.Everyone was impressed that I’d beaten the record,but having spent so long searching for quiet,I was comfortable with the feeling of absolute stillness.Afterward,I felt wonderfully rested and calm.My desire for silence changed my life.I found making space for moments of quiet in my day is the key to happiness.If you can occasionally become master of your own sound environment—from turning off the phone to taking a trip to the countryside,you’ll become a lot more accepting of the noises of everyday life.4.What pushed the author to seek a change?A.The annoying kids.B.Loud chats in stations.C.The roar of subway.D.Endless noises in daily life. 5.Why did the author pick the anechoic chamber in Minnesota?A.It might give perfect silence.B.It launched a time challenge.C.It offered professional guidance.D.It was the only one of its kind. 6.What happened when the author was in the anechoic chamber?A.He started talking to himself.B.He heard sounds from the outside. C.He made some mental adjustments.D.He felt scared in the first few minutes. 7.What message does the text convey?A.Noises stop us from making progress.B.Moments of inner quiet better our lives. C.We should bravely overcome our fears.D.A state of peace and calm is hard to attain.Mosquitofish may look small,but these invasive fish are a threat.Outside of their range, they defeat other freshwater creatures,like fishes and tadpoles,and feast on their eggs.Since they have few natural predators(捕食者),their population goes unchecked as they cause damage to native wildlife.Fortunately,scientists have now invented a new tool meant to intimidate mosquitofish:a robotic fish.“Instead of killing them one by one,we’re presenting an approach that can inform better strategies to control them,”said Giovanni Polverino,a biologist at the University of Western Australia.“We made their worst nightmare become real:a robot that scares the mosquitofish but not the other animals around it.”The robot,which resembles a largemouth bass,one of the mosquitofish’s natural predators,was equipped with a camera to recognize mosquitofish and tadpoles.The researchers set up12tanks with six mosquitofish and six tadpoles in each one and allowed the creatures to adapt for a week before meeting the robot.For one hour twice a week for five weeks,each group was placed in a tank with the robot.In the robotic fish’s presence,the mosquitofish spent more time getting together,and their swimming became more unstable.With the mosquitofish anxious and scared,the tadpoles ventured out more.These effects even lasted for weeks after the final meet with the robot.When the creatures returned to their tanks,the mosquitofish swam at a lower speed and didn’t eat as much,which are signs of anxiety.No change,on the other hand,can be detected on tadpoles.What’s more,the mosquitofish spent so much energy living in terror that they lost weight.Males’body shapes also changed to become more streamlined,likely so they canescape more quickly when they’re scared.Though the study showed promising results,these robots can’t be released into the water yet.The team still needs to understand the long-term impacts on other wildlife and downstream effects on the ecosystem as a whole.But Polverino says they achieved their main goal:to prove fear can affect the survival of mosquitofish.8.What does the underlined word“intimidate”mean in paragraph2?A.Poison.B.Attract.C.Frighten.D.Recognize. 9.How did the researchers carry out the experiment?A.By comparing behaviors of two species.B.By interviewing the inventor of the robot.C.By collecting data from previous studies.D.By observing the life cycle of mosquitofish.10.What was the change of the mosquitofish?A.They became stronger.B.They were less active.C.They started attacking easily.D.They showed little change. 11.What is Polverino’s attitude towards the robotic fish?A.Approving.B.Disappointed.C.Objective.D.Skeptical.Like many writers,I’m a supreme expert at procrastination(拖延症).When I ought to be working on an assignment,with the clock ticking towards my deadline,I’ll sit there watching pointless interviews or cat videos on YouTube.According to traditional thinking—I,along with my fellow procrastinators,have a time management problem.By this view,I haven’t fully appreciated how long my assignment is going to take and I’m not paying enough attention to how much time I’m currently wasting on videos.With better scheduling,I will stop procrastinating and get on with my work.Increasingly,however,psychologists are realizing this is wrong.Experts in the UK have proposed that procrastination is an issue with managing our emotions,not our time.The task we’re putting off is making us feel bad—perhaps it’s boring,too difficult or we’re worried about failing—and to make ourselves feel better in the moment,we start doing something else,like watching videos.One investigation to inspire the emotional view of procrastination was published byresearchers at Case Western Reserve University.They first prompted people to feel bad(by asking them to read sad stories)and showed that this increased their tendency to procrastinate by doing puzzles or playing video games instead of preparing for the test they knew was coming.Subsequent studies by the another team also showed low mood only increases procrastination if enjoyable activities are available as a distraction.This fresh perspective on procrastination is beginning to open up exciting new approaches to reducing the habit.An approach,which is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,seems especially suitable.It argues that prioritizing choices and actions that help you get closer to get things done can keep you away from the unpleasant feelings.So the next time you’re going to procrastinate,make your focus as simple as “What’s the next action?”.Focusing on this one-step question takes your mind off your feelings and onto easily achievable action.“Our research and lived experience show very clearly that once we get started,we’re typically able to keep going.Getting started is everything.”12.Which is true according to the traditional view of procrastinators?A.They are usually irresponsible people.B.They have difficulty in concentrating.C.They enjoy watching videos while writing.D.They can get work done with better schedules.13.What can we know from paragraph4?A.Procrastination boosts your moods.B.Procrastinators prefer puzzles to sad stories.C.Test-takers can not escape bad emotions.D.Negative emotions promote procrastination.14.Why focusing on one simple question is suggested?A.It shortens the process.B.It inspires the wildest imagination. C.It may relieve unpleasant feelings.D.It can fix time management problem. 15.Which is the most suitable title of the text?A.Prioritize Your To-do List B.New Studies on Work Performance C.Quit Watching Cat Videos D.Tremendous Damage of Procrastination二、七选五When a heavy storm hit,residents of the floating community of Schoonschip in Amsterdam had little doubt about whether they could ride it out.They tied up their own stuff, and checked in with neighbors to ensure everyone had enough food and water.___16___, rising along with the water and going back to its original position after the rain stopped.A floating house can be constructed on any shoreline and is able to deal with rising seas by remaining on the top of the water’s surface.___17___,floating homes are fixed to the shore and are usually connected to the local sewer(污水管道)system and power grid.They are structurally similar to houses built on land.___18___Siti Boelen,the Schoonschip resident,says that when she first moved in, stormy weather made her think twice.“You feel it in your stomach,”she says,adding that she has gotten used to the feeling.Floating homes also require extra infrastructure and work to connect to the electricity grid and sewer system.___19___.“If there are floods,it’s expected that many people will move to higher ground.But the alternative is to stay close to coastal cities and explore expansion onto the water,”says Rutger de Graaf.“___20___.That’s unavoidable merely half a century away.We need to start now to increase the scale of floating developments.”A.They then boarded their floating housesB.But the benefits may outweigh the costsC.Since floating houses are on the increaseD.We feel safer in a storm because we are floatingE.Unlike houseboat which can easily be moved and relocatedF.Hundreds of millions of people will be displaced by sea level riseG.Severe wind and rain,or even the passing ships,can rock the buildings三、完形填空Children are naturally curious beings,but getting them to study something they aren’t interested in can be a difficult task.Teachers often find themselves trying to reward in the___21___of stars or threat of punishment.But what if rewards and threats aren’t the___22___?Natural curiosity is sometimes referred to as“internal motivation”.Studies have foundthat children who see learning as___23___and important are better at it.And it’s easy to understand why—it’s difficult to study something we aren’t___24___.External motivation,things like rewards and punishment,does have its___25___too. Motives for achieving good grades or fear of being punished have been___26___to benefit older students.However,it seems that at an early age,it doesn’t have as much effect.So for this group,how can we stimulate that___27___?According to some experts,the key is to___28___some degree of freedom.Let the child see their learning as their___29___will.If you want to teach a child to read,let them choose which book they use.Whether it’s a comic book or classic literature—the aim of stimulating their desire for reading is still____30____.Likewise,____31____a relationship with them as learners—listen to their negative feelings.Explain why an activity is valuable, even if it isn’t____32____fun.So it seems that the most____33____way of motivating children,especially the young ones,might____34____stimulating that internal motivation.Maybe it’s time to release them from the reigns of threats and rewards,and give them a bit more____35____of how they learn.21.A.form B.name C.order D.right 22.A.examples B.answers C.experiments D.thoughts 23.A.frustrating B.ordinary C.overwhelming D.fun 24.A.ashamed of B.annoyed with C.grateful for D.passionate about 25.A.causes B.outputs C.uses D.principles 26.A.acknowledged B.restricted C.challenged D.treated 27.A.discussion B.creativity C.interest D.demand 28.A.allow B.pass C.sense D.monitor 29.A.social B.strong C.frank D.free 30.A.affected B.explained C.analyzed D.met 31.A.test B.build C.admit D.refresh 32.A.visually B.slightly C.exactly D.originally 33.A.effective B.humble C.private D.traditional 34.A.end up B.come from C.commit to D.set off 35.A.level B.choice C.judge D.doubt四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2024年合肥一模英语试卷及答案

2024年合肥一模英语试卷及答案

2024年合肥市高三第一次教学质量检测(一模)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。

听完每段对话后,你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.How will the woman go to the airport?A.By bus.B.By subwayC.By taxi.2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Classmates.B.Teacher and student.C.Fellow workers.3.Why does the man make the phone call?A.To confirm a plan.B.To postpone a meeting.C.To reschedule a reservation.4.Where are the speakers?A.In a restaurant.B.At home.C.On the street.5.Why is the woman in the office?A.To prepare documents.B.To wait for a colleague.C.To meet a deadline.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,听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

6.What is the man doing?A.Recommending a suitcase.B.Inquiring about his luggage.C.Confirming his flight number.7.What docs the man say about the suitcase?A.It has recognizable features.B.It has been taken by mistake.C.It is his daughter's special toy.听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。

2023辽宁省葫芦岛市普通高中高三一模英语试卷(含答案)

2023辽宁省葫芦岛市普通高中高三一模英语试卷(含答案)

Ches ValleynheChiltemil ishome toy chess masters,but it sd oproducekind of wter pl Thisalk ofmiles folwtheive windinghooingand woods.Post-walk pub:The orerao issimple od coaching pubnthe High Streetwith a log fire,real beers and giant burgers.21.Which of the following walksvh shortest distanceA.Box Hill.B.A South Downs RidgeC.Goring Gap and the Thames Path.D.Chess Valley in the Chilterns.22.What do the listed scen walks in the text have inmm具A.The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned.B.Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks.C.There are rivers winding through the meadows.D.The food served there is expensive and of high quality.1小ho23.Where is this text probably taken fromA.A travel brochure.B.A geography book.C.A fashion website.D.A science magazine.B"Keep a sharp lookout,"Miller told Olden,a strong German dog,glancing toward the backseat.In the poor light,Miller could just make out the badge (shining smartly from hispartner's collar.Suddenly the car's headlights lit up a figure breaking the lock on the building.Miller shouted the order Go!In a flash,Olden jumped through the car's open window and bit thesuspect on the leg.Over the next few months,Miller kept his relationship with Olden strictly professional.Thedog was kept outside,regardless of the weather and the time.Sometimes during storms,Oldenwould stick his nose out of his doghouse and bark at the back ler pretended not to hear.To test Olden's discipline,he'd give him the order"Stayand then he'd leave.When he retudOlden was still glued to the spot where he had left him.At that moment Miller wanted to giveOlden a hug,but instead quietly said,"Good boy."One afteroon,just after Miller and Olden began their shift,an urgent call came.As Millerrushed to the spot,the suspect Steve's car sped ler ran after Steve at a full speed.Finally Steve abandoned his carina side sreet Miller jumped ou of his car and racedintt.Tumingamer,he found a gun pointing right at his chest.He braced for theo when Steve高三英语第4页(共12页)2023年葫芦岛市普通高中高三一模考试英语参考答案听力1—5 AACBA 6—10 ABCBA 11—15 BAACA 16—20 CBCBB阅读理解21—23 DBA 24—27 BCDD 28—31 DBAA 32—35 CBAC 36—40 FCEBA完形填空41—45 BCADB 46—50 ADCBA 51—55 CBDCA语篇填空has become 57. which 58. styles 59. preference 60. visitingan 62. to 63. used 64. typically 65. are added应用文Dear Terry,Learning that you plan to take a cycling trip around the lake this weekend, I am writing to share some practical advice with you.In the first place, choose a route with little or no traffic, which will reduce travel pressure, making cycling trip an easy job. Besides, it is wise of you to wear suitable cycling clothes and bicycle helmet. Last but not least, there is no doubt that it’s a good idea to prepare enough food and water, which will meet the supply of nutrients during cycling.I wish you will have a pleasant journey!Yours,Li Hua读后续写Hearing a noise, Alan froze, feeling something was there in the darkness. A feeling of fear came into his mind as he cast a glance there. Heart beating wildly, Alan made his way to the noise, with both of his legs trembling uncontrollably. A closer look convinced him that it was only a rabbit, which quickly disappeared in the dark. In relief, he felt the gentle breeze kissing his face. The moonlight dripped through the leaves. Alan was greeted by the sound of birds and insects. Enveloped by sweet air, he felt as if in the wonderland. The next morning, the officer asked for reports. Other campersshowed off their adventure in the dark—how they ran into some “horrible”creatures and bravely scared them off. The officer, wearing a doubtful look, offered no comments. When it was Alan’s turn, he told the truth that there were no scary animals but breathtaking scenery to be explored. A smile appeared on the officer’s face.That was exactly what the camping was all about. Only after one overcame the fear in his own heart could he enjoy the real beauty of nature.听力原文Text 1W: Ah, Sam. Would you like to have a cup of coffee as usualM: Not today, Mary. (1) I’m celebrating my promotion. I’ll have a beer, and grab a glass of wine for yourself.W: Congratulations! Let’s have fun today!Text 2M: Hey, did you get tickets for World War Dramatic tonightW: No, I don’t feel like watching an action movie. How about something funny instead (2)Text 3M: Turn your engine off, please. Do you know why I have pulled you over today, missW: I know. I was doing eighty mph in a sixty mph zone, but I’m adoctor. I’m rushing to my hospital to try to save a patient. (3)Text 4M: Is that your aunt I could not understand her. She speaks with an unusual accent. (4)W: Yes, her father was in the army. So she lived in lots of different countries while growing up. She speaks many different languages too.Text 5M: My son has started to learn taking photos lately. He seems to spend a lot of time alone doing it.W: Maybe you should encourage him to join a photography club, so he can learn and make new friends at the same time. (5)Text 6W: Hi, James. We haven’t seen each other for ages. Are you still doing the part-time job in the college libraryM: No. I’ve been working at a zoo for more than a month. (6)W: A zoo That sounds very funny. Which zooM: The Wildlife Park here in the city.W: Did you find this job through an employment agencyM: I did try to find a job through an employment agency and the Internet, but this job was introduced to me by my friend, Kamal. (7) He is a secretary in a computer company near the zoo.W: Uh, I see. You are so lucky.Text 7M: I see your old roommate Marie is featured on the cover of Vogue magazine.W: Yes, and she was on Bella two months ago.M: I can’t believe I’ve met her.W: Her ship has certainly soared recently.M: You sound bitter.W: No, not really. I’m not jealous. It’s just that she doesn’t speak to any of her old friends any more. (8)M: Fame changes people, not always for the better.W: I know. I just thought we were really close.M: Guess you’re stuck with me then.W: Friends for life.M: Why don’t we go do something this eveningW: Like whatM: Like go bowling or see a show at the theater. Something to get your mind off this.W: Honestly, I’m fine. I think I just need a hot bath and a good book. (9)Text 8M: Hi Mom. I’m home.W: Oh no! Look at you! Get straight upstairs and take a bath. (10) How come you got so dirtyM: It’s a dirty game. I just need to have a bit of a wash.W: You need a lot more than a wash. You look like you’ve been rolling around in mud.M: OK, I’ll have a shower. If you think I look bad, you should see the rest of the team.W: It’s jus t crazy playing football on a day like today. (11)M: We’re not afraid of the small rain. (12) Rugby players get even dirtier than us.W: Why couldn’t you choose a nice clean game, like table tennis You could even play that during a snowstorm.M: Oh Mom, y ou’ll never understand. It’s a tough game. That’s the way we like it to be.W: Maybe if you were the one who had to wash your clothes afterward, you would feel different.Text 9 (第16题为推断题)M: You’re starring in this brand new film. What makes it different from other films we’ve seen you in before (13)W: Well, this is my first time producing as well as acting. (13) We also have an all-female cast, so there are no men coming to the rescue.M: Because in the world of the movie, men no longer exist.W: That’s right. Although it has a lot of action, it’s primarily a science-fiction film. (14) It is about what would happen if there were only women left in the world.M: So not your usual romantic comedies.W: No, I’ve done a lot of those, and people associate me w ith those. So it felt good to break away and try something new.M: From the short scenes from the film, it looks as though there is a lot of action and fights. How long did it take to makeW: I read the script about three years ago, and then we gradually gathered together a cast and crew. But once we started filming, it only took 6 months. The special effects took double that.M: So when can we expect to see it in cinemasW: It’s coming out on 14th December in America, and then a week later around the world. (15)M: Well, as I’m from the UK, I guess I’ll have to wait patiently for 7 days. (15)W: Sorry, out of my hands.M: It’s been a pleasure talking to you.Text 10At Nike, we understand that our customer base is shifting. Not only do you want the best sports shoes and clothing, but you want tomake sure that the manufacturing and supply of those goods are not impacting the environment. Like you, we see climate change as a threat to the sports we love to play and watch. That is why I am happy to announce the launch of our first pair of sports shoes made from 100% recycled product. (17) This is the first in a number of products that will be released under our new “Move to Zero” strategy. We hope that by 2025, all of our products, including sportswear, bags and footwear, will have zero impact upon the environment. (18) This is our most ambitious project to date. Nike’s global strategy is associated with one goal — to save our planet. We are doing this in two ways. First, our manufacturing will only use recycled material while also using 50% less water than before.(19) Second, we will be creating a supply chain that operates with zero impact on the environment. We know that Nike is loved and respected around the world as a quality brand, and now we want it to be a force for good. (20)。

2023届山东省菏泽市高三一模英语试题(含答案解析)

2023届山东省菏泽市高三一模英语试题(含答案解析)

2023届山东省菏泽市高三一模英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读理解Beyond Body is a science-based fitness and nutrition program in the shape of the first personalized wellness book in the world.It makes developing sustainable healthy habits easier,while helping to improve mental health.It addresses the main problems that most weight loss programs have,motivating you to bring positive changes in all areas of your life.The Beyond Body app helps you follow the program and track your progress.It goes beyond simple food ideas to provide meal plans,workouts,and lifestyle tips.Who Is Beyond Body for?The Beyond Body program is for anybody who wants to lose weight by establishing lifelong health and fitness routines,but not ideal for vegetarians.It can help you drop pounds while enjoying long-lasting changes.How to Begin with Beyond Body?The program starts with a quiz,including questions on body type,fitness level,health conditions,food preferences,and more.You must also enter your current and target weight. After completing a short quiz,you can choose between the hardcover or e-Book.You can also add the app for further assistance.Next,it creates a personalized meal plan and generates the Beyond Body book in both digital and physical formats.The book outlines your plan and offers advice on nutrition and fitness.Beyond Body PricingThe Beyond Body book costs$33.For this price,you get a hard copy and digital version, plus free shipping.For the assistant app,you must pay a monthly subscription fee.Within the app,you’ll find other checkout options,like consultations with a nutritionist.1.What is Beyond Body used to do?A.Sell a book.B.Introduce an app.C.Stress the importance of weight loss.D.Provide a program to lose weight. 2.How does the program begin?A.By adding an app.B.By filling a format.C.By choosing a book.D.By completing a quiz.3.What do we know about the Beyond Body app?A.It can be used for free.B.It focuses on mental health.C.It tracks weight losing progress.D.It offers free online consultations.Monica Bertagnolli is an oncologist(肿瘤学家)at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School.Growing up in Wyoming,she was well aware of the lack of health care resources in rural areas.Access to in-depth care for cancer patients is hard to get.She’s worked throughout her career to change that.In Wyoming,there’s a great distance to travel between where people live and where they can find a cancer specialist.“If you need treatments and they have to be administered every day,and if it’s120miles from where you live,that ends up being a huge barrier to receiving the kind of care you need.”And now Monica serves as the vice president of the Coalition(联盟)of Cancer Cooperative Groups(CCCG)—an international network of individuals who work to improve the quality of life and survival of cancer patients by increasing participation in cancer clinical trials.She said,“One of the really important things is,we’re trying to make sure that cancer clinical trials can get to every single patient who needs them in my own state.”The coalition set up sites in northern and southern Wyoming that are able to run clinical trials.Before those trials became available,patients would usually go to Denver or Salt Lake City—athree-to-seven-hour drive.Monica’s efforts to increase access to the health care needs of her rural Wyoming patients also include helping to develop new policies that will allow patients to participate in more clinical trials,and linking them with a regional doctor who can get them the access to the care they need.In addition to the clinical trials,Monica said that technology’s progress like better cell phone and internet service in the mountains of Wyoming,as well as social media,has helped rural residents stay in touch with loved ones and medical professionals despite their distance. She is trying to advocate strongly for those changes to continue.“I still consider myself part of Wyoming and I am very devoted to making sure that patients can get access to care.”4.What do rural cancer patients in Wyoming need most?A.Health care.B.Better housing.C.Further education.D.Public transportation.5.How has Monica helped the cancer patients?A.By offering clinical trials.B.By advocating financial aid.C.By improving internet service.D.By training medical professionals. 6.Which of the following can best describe Monica?A.Determined and loyal.B.Honest and generous. C.Grateful and courageous.D.Devoted and responsible.7.What is a suitable title for the text?A.Technology:A push for progress B.Monica:A helper for cancer patients C.CCCG:A pioneer for cancer treatment D.Clinical trials:A hope for cancer patientsYou’ve ordered a new pair of shoes online.They arrive;you rush to the front door and carry the box as you open it.You untie the laces,guide them toward your feet and they don’t fit.So,back in the box they go and an hour later you drop them at the local collections store. It’s disappointing.The shoes have never been worn and they’ll be making their way to a new home soon.Right?Wrong.What does happen to our goods when we order online and then return them?The reality is that much of it simply ends up in landfill(垃圾场).Each year,5billion pounds of waste is generated through returns in the world.In the US alone,customers return approximately3.5 billion products,of which only20%are actually faulty according to Optoro,a company which specializes in tackling the returns.It turns out that returns create a real headache for companies.Many companies simply don’t have the technology to handle these faults in returned goods,so it is often most profitable for them to sell them cheaply to discounters via a web of shipping,driving and flying them around the globe,or to simply truck them to the dump.Optoro’s software helps retailers(零售商)and manufacturers resell unsold goods more easily.They offer a number of options for retailers,including a website to resell their goods, called Blinq,as well as helping with re-routing goods to donation,store shelves,Amazon or eBay.They estimate their work helps reduce landfill waste by70%.Ann Starodaj,Senior Director of Sustainability at Optoro,says that while consumer habits might still be harmful,creating a profitable and environmentally friendly fashionmodel from start to finish is the way forward.“I don’t think people are going to stop buying stuff,but creating a business model where you’re making it easier for them to make sustainable choices is very important.”8.What are the statistics in Paragraph3about?A.Waste disposal.B.Goods delivery.C.Clothing fashion.D.Waste returns.9.Why do returns become a real headache for companies?A.Very little profit can be made.B.Related technology is not available. C.Goods are damaged on purpose.D.No places can be found to bury them. 10.What is paragraph5mainly about?A.A difficult task.B.A marketing plan.C.A practical solution.D.A producing process.11.What does Ann Starodaj want to convey?A.Returns are easy to deal with.B.People should stop buying goods online.C.Consumer habits bring about harmful results.D.It is vital to create a sustainable business model.One person’s happiness causes a chain reaction that benefits not only their friends,but their friends’friends,and their friends’friends’friends.The effect lasts for up to one year. The opposite,interestingly,is not the case:Sadness does not spread through social networks as strongly as happiness.Happiness appears to love company more so than misery.Focusing on4,739individuals,Christakis and Fowler,who co-authored this study, observed more than50,000social and family ties and analyzed the spread of happiness throughout this group.The researchers found that when an individual becomes happy,a friend living within a mile experiences a25percent increased chance of becoming happy.Aco-resident spouse(配偶)experiences an8percent increased chance,siblings(兄弟姐妹) living within one mile have a14percent increased chance,and for next-door neighbors,34 percent.But the real surprise came with indirect relationships.Again,while an individual becoming happy increases his friend’s chances,a friend of that friend experiences a nearly10 percent chance of increased happiness,and a friend of that friend has a5.6percent increased chance.The researchers also found that,contrary to what your parents taught you,popularity does lead to happiness.People in the center of their network groups are the most likely people to become happy,and then there are chances that increase to the extent that the people surrounding them also have lots of friends.However,becoming happy does not help migrate a person from the network fringe(外围)to the center.Happiness spreads through the network without changing its structure.“Imagine a bird’s eye view of a backyard party,”Fowler explains.“You’ll see people in groups at the center,and others on the fringe.The happiest people tend to be the ones in the center.But someone on the fringe who suddenly becomes happy,say through a particular exchange,doesn’t suddenly move into the center of the group.He simply stays where he is—only now he has a far more satisfying sense of well-being.”Next time,if you’re happy and you know it,thank your friends—and their friends.And while you’re at it,their friends’friends.But if you’re sad,hold the blame.12.Who will be more likely to become happy as a man is happy according to the research? A.His wife.B.His next-door neighbors.C.His brothers and sisters.D.A friend of his friend.13.Why does Fowler mention a backyard party in Paragraph4?A.To explain a rule.B.To clarify a concept.C.To describe a fact.D.To make a prediction.14.What does the research aim to tell us?A.Happiness changes social structures.B.A social network is a double-edged sword.C.Happiness goes hand in hand with sadness.D.Happiness spreads through social networks.15.What do we know from the last two paragraphs?A.Friends’friends may bring you happiness.B.Your friends are to blame for your sadness.C.Your friends decide whether you are happy.D.The happiest friends at party are on the fringe.二、七选五How to Educate YourselfDespite fears of automation(自动化)destroying jobs,history shows that new technology often ends up creating new jobs and opportunities.If you want to take advantage of these new jobs,you’ll need to be able to teach yourself new things.____16____But the following process should get you off to a very good start.Identify What You Want to LearnThe obvious first step is to pick a skill or subject.You probably have a vague idea in mind already,but you are encouraged to make it more specific.Let’s take learning piano as an example.____17____To play a few of your favorite songs?To play in a band with your friends?To become the next Carnegie Hall soloist?You can better track your learning progress by doing so.Determine How You Learn Best____18____Before you dive into specific books or courses,you should do someself-reflection and determine your learning style.However,it’s not as simple as you thought. In reality,you probably learn well in multiple ways,and the best approach will also depend on the topic.Start With the Right Learning ResourcesIf you’re totally new to a subject,you are recommended to read some existing learning resources to get started.Focus on resources that make few assumptions and are designed for absolute beginners.This way,you don’t miss fundamentals or develop bad habits.____19____Practice AttentivelyWhen you practice attentively,you set a specific intention for your practice period and focus on only that.You’re also honest about your current performance,constantly asking how you can improve.____20____You could play the guitar absently for10,000hours but still be no closer to playing like Pat Metheney,a great guitarist.It requires attentive,focused practice. A.Do you like playing the piano?B.What exactly do you want to learn?C.It takes frequent practice to make perfect.D.Putting in the hours is necessary but not enough.E.It’s difficult to give exact steps for self-education.F.You can start finding resources once a learning goal is set.G.And choose whatever learning resources work best for your style.三、完形填空Huping Mountain features deep valleys and dangerous peaks.In1990,Du Dengwen joined the local post station and was immediately___21___with serving13villages across the mountainous area.For the past three decades,Du has been one of the few___22___between villagers there and the outside world.Despite difficult geographic conditions,letters and parcels always make it to their___23___.Du has___24___mail and goods to the villagers from their loved ones,most of whom are in the distant cities for a living.His___25___always brings joy to the mountain villagers,because it___26___letters or parcels of huge value are coming their way.A round trip to___27___all of the villages in his charge runs about180km,and the only thing he could rely on was a___28___that the post station offered.Even so,only two villages were___29___by cycling,while the rest were___30___roads,so Du had to walk.Du also wrote down villagers’___31___and tried his best to meet them.Du had developed a close bond with the local villagers,and refused to___32___his job regardless of his family’s concern over his___33___.Du’s kindness and___34___have not only endeared him to the mountain villagers but also earned their trust and respect.He was called“Angel Courier”by locals heartily and___35___as a“Touching China”role model for Hunan by the provincial government in2015. 21.A.armed B.charged C.forced D.filled 22.A.barriers B.symbols C.situations D.connections 23.A.destination B.office C.entrance D.farm 24.A.sold B.lent C.delivered D.donated 25.A.presence B.message C.word D.behaviour 26.A.receives B.means C.adds D.witnesses 27.A.cover B.enrich C.build D.measure 28.A.bicycle B.car C.horse D.tractor 29.A.acceptable B.impossible C.accessible D.affordable 30.A.rough B.smooth C.flat D.muddy 31.A.requirements B.letters C.ideals D.suggestions32.A.carry on B.give up C.hunt for D.put away 33.A.wealth B.ability C.safety D.position 34.A.curiosity B.generosity C.belief D.devotion 35.A.considered B.named C.awarded D.elected四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2024届内蒙古自治区赤峰市高三上学期一模英语试题

2024届内蒙古自治区赤峰市高三上学期一模英语试题

赤峰市高三年级1·30模拟考试试题英语注意事项:1.本试卷分笔试和听力两部分。

考生先作答笔试部分(21小题开始),然后作答听力部分(1—20小题)。

答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、座位号涂写在答题卡上。

本试卷满分150分。

2.考生将笔试部分答案写在英语笔试答题卡上,听力部分答案写在英语听力答题卡上。

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。

笔试部分一、阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AFor the students, researchers or simple lovers of knowledge and art, it is a privilege to have a free virtual library at hand, being able to download important texts without spending a single dollar.◆Internet ArchiveIt is a non-pro fit digital library created in1996 by Brewster Kahle. In addition to millions of books available to the general public, it also hosts a large number of video(movies), audio (music)and software files, etc. It is not necessary to register to access the information, so any user can easily view and download it, although those who decide to register obtain other benefits such as access to more than 1.3 million copyrighted e-books.◆InfoBooksRead, Learn, Grow... is the slogan of the digital library. It is divided into three sections to facilitate the search for content, and the first called “Best books to read” focuses on a special collection of various topics classified by famous authors. The second is “Free books and texts”, where you will find public domain literature that you can download, and the third section contains resources to improve your reading.◆Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg is a site that has available sixty thousand “free” books that are free of copyright so to speak, since the rights according to certain laws have expired in this case. That is why they can be downloaded with total peace of mind. The Project Gutenberg also has an Open Audio book Collection, almost 5,000 titles from 2023, via a Project Gutenberg collaboration with Microsoft and MIT. These use neural text-to-speech technology for more natural-sounding computer-generated audio books. These audio books are also available on major music/podcast platforms.21. What most attracts users to Internet Achive?A. Private software files.B. Easy access to plenty of e-books.C. Classic music of limited edition.D. Various movies of authorized edition.22. How can we find the works of Mark Twain most precisely?A. Search InfoBooks, Section 1 online.B. E-mail Brewster Kahle to obtain directly.C. Download Software files from Internet Achive.D. Wait for distributions from Project Gutenberg.23. What does Project Gutenberg have in common with Internet Archive?A. Audio resources are provided online.B. Materials can be adjusted to different users.C. Copyrights of some books are out of date.D. They provide reading strategies training.BGrowing up on the shores of Lake Huron in the Canadian province of Ontario, Robert Berdan was never far from water. When he was in sixth grade, he received a toy microscope for Christmas. Some of the first things he saw through its lens were tiny creatures inside droplets he’d gathered from a local pond. He was fascinated with the microorganisms.After eighth grade, Berdan upgraded to a more advanced model and realized it was a gateway to another world. “The new microscope changed my life,” he says. “I could see so much more.” He began studying photography and buying cameras to fit on his microscope. He captured images of mushrooms, and trees, and learned how to develop films. He also developed his microscopy skills, so much so that he earned a doctoral degree in cellular biology and spent five years running a lab at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.But Berdan never forgot his two early passions—being involved in nature and photographing its tiny details—and he decided to return to them. His subjects range from snowflakes to spruce trees. To see the latter under a microscope, Berdan collects a small branch and uses specialized tools to shave off paper-thin slices, which he dyes red or blue. For the final images, he often uses a process called focus stacking, in which similar photos with different focal planes are combined to achieve a more profound depth of field, and he sometimes stitches photos together to create panoramas, an impressive view of a wide area.“I investigate anything that might have possibilities,” he says. And he encourages others to do the same with a microscope. “Any tool that amplifies(放大)our ability to see will enhance our creativity,” he notes. “Our observations can potentially lead to new discoveries and solutions.”24. How did Berdan find his first experience of using microscope?A. Upsetting.B. Amusing.C. Engaging.D. Shocking.25. What can we learn about Berdan from paragraph 3?A. Berdan creates special images without any effort.B. Berdan achieves great success in biology.C. Berdan has his unique way to use microscope.D. Berden has always been keen on his childhood interests.26. What does Berdan want to highlight in the last paragraph?A. The strong power of creativity in our daily life.B. Our creativity to be enhanced by large tools.C. The important role that observations play in our life.D. Everything is possible through careful investigations.27. Which of the following best describes Robert Berdan?A. Creative but stubborn.B. Ambitious but careless.C. Skillful and considerate.D. Persistent and encouraging.CThe rainforests are alive with the sound of animals. Besides the pleasure of the noise, it is also useful to ecologists. If you want to measure the biodiversity of a piece of land, listening out for animal calls is much easier than searching in the undergrowth for tracks. But such “bioacoustic(生物声音的)analysis” is still time-consuming, and it requires an expert pair of ears.In a paper published on October 17th, a group of researchers led by Jorg Müller, an ecologist at the University of Würzburg, describe a better way: have a computer do the job. Smartphone apps already exist that will identify birds, bats or mammals simply by listening to the sounds they make. Their idea was to apply the principle to conservation work.The researchers took recordings from across 43 sites in the Ecuadorean rainforest. Some sites were relatively clean, old-growth forest. Others were areas that had recently been cleared for pasture or cacao planting. And some had been cleared but then abandoned, allowing the forest to regrow.Sound recordings were taken four times every hour, over two weeks. The various calls were identified manually by an expert, and then used to construct a list of the species present. As expected, the longer the land had been free from agricultural activity, the greater the bio-diversity it hosted. Then it was the computer’s turn. The researchers fed their recordings to artificial intelligence models that had been trained, using sound samples from elsewhere in Ecuador, to identify 75 bird species from their calls. “We found that the AI tools could identify the sounds as well as the experts,” says Dr Müller.Of course, not everything in a rain-forest makes a noise. Dr Müller and his colleagues used light-traps to capture night-flying insects, and DNA analysis to identify them. Reassuringly, they found that the diversity of noisy animals was a reliable indicator of the diversity of quieter ones, suggesting that this method could be used to monitor the effectiveness of reforestation projects.The study, published in Nature Communications, could have implications beyond ecology. Companies such as L’Oreal and Shell have been investing in forest restoration projects worldwide. Dr Müller suggests that this automated approach could provide a standardized way to monitor these efforts and verify whether they are as successful as claimed.28. What information does paragraph 1 provide about “bioacoustic analysis”?A. It requires special skill and time.B. It can only be performed on land.C. It assesses biodiversity easily.D. It makes animal calls attractive.29. What does “the job” underlined in paragraph 2refer to?A. Describing how the research was conducted.B. Protecting the birds and mammals from danger.C. Measuring the biodiversity of a piece of land.D. Monitoring how the smartphone works.30. What can be inferred from paragraphs 4 and 5?A. Biodiversity can be enhanced by minimizing agricultural activities.B. Both light-traps and sound recordings can be used to identify noisy animals.C. The larger number of noisy animals, the smaller number of quieter ones.D. Al tools could potentially be used to monitor agriculture development.31. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Protect a Forest’s Inhabitats by ListeningB. Indentify the Calls of the Wild with AI AidC. Promote Rainforest Biodiversity Through AID. Find a Way to Monitor Deforestation SituationD“Tooth loss and gum disease, which is inflammation(发炎)of the tissue around the teeth that can cause shrinkage(萎缩)of the gums and loosening of the teeth, are very common, so evaluating a potential link with brain diseases is incredibly important. Our study found that these conditions may play a role in the health of the brain area that controls thinking and memory, giving people another reason to take better care of their teeth,” said study author Satoshi Yamaguchi, Ph. D. of Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan.The study involved 172 people with an average age of 67 who did not have memory problems at the beginning of the study. Researchers found that the number of teeth and amount of gum disease was linked to changes in the left hippocampus of the brain. For people with mild gum disease, having fewer teeth was associated with a faster rate of brain shrinkage, which was the same for people with severe gum disease having more teeth. After adjusting for age, researchers found that for people with mild gum disease, the increase in the rate of brain shrinkage due to one less tooth was equal to nearly one year of brain aging. By contrast, for people with severe gum disease, the increase in brain shrinkage due to one more tooth was equal to 1.3 years of brain aging.“These results highlight the importance of preserving the health of the teeth and not just maintaining the teeth,” Yamaguchi said. Though the study does not prove that gum disease or tooth loss causes diseases like Alzheimer’s, it only shows an association. Yamaguchi added, “Future studies are needed with larger groups of people.” The current experiment involved only a small group of people in one region of Japan, and that too from one particular region of the world.32. What does Satoshi Yamaguchi’s research focus on?A. The reason for gum disease.B. The influence of brain shrinkage.C. The advances in memory improvement.D. The link between dental health and brain.33. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A. Supporting evidence for the research results.B. Basic theories and results of a previous research.C. A further explanation of the research methods.D. The detailed procedures of the scientific research.34. What does Yamaguchi suggest people do?A. Treat a brain problem with replacing teeth.B. Frequently visit the dentists to maintain teeth.C. Protect gums and teeth in their original good state.D. Pull out one of their unique teeth as a study object.35. What probably can be involved in the follow-up study?A. The application in related fields.B. The further research in wider range.C. The difficulties of making the previous studies.D. The suggestions for preventing teeth disease.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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

山东省部分市2023届高三一模英语解析版试卷分类汇编:完形填空专题

山东省部分市2023届高三一模英语解析版试卷分类汇编:完形填空专题

山东省部分市2023届高三一模英语解析版试卷分类汇编完形填空专题2023届山东省菏泽市高三一模英语试题三、完形填空Huping Mountain features deep valleys and dangerous peaks. In 1990, Du Dengwen joined the local post station and was immediately___21___with serving 13 villages across the mountainous area. For the past three decades, Du has been one of the few___22___between villagers there and the outside world. Despite difficult geographic conditions, letters and parcels always make it to their ___23___. Duhas___24___mail and goods to the villagers from their loved ones, most of whom are in the distant cities for a living. His ___25___always brings joy to the mountain villagers, because it ___26___letters or parcels of huge value are coming their way.A round trip to___27___all of the villages in his charge runs about 180km, and the only thing he could rely on was a___28___that the post station offered. Even so, only two villages were___29___ by cycling, while the rest were ___30___roads, so Du had to walk.Du also wrote down villagers’___31___and tried his best to meet them. Du had developed a close bond with the local villagers, and refused to___32___his job regardless of his family’s concern over his___33___.Du’s kindness and ___34___have not only endeared him to the mountain villagers but also earned their trust and respect. He was called “Angel Courier” by locals heartily and ___35___as a “Touching China” role model for Hunan by the provincial government in 2015.21.A.armed B.charged C.forced D.filled 22.A.barriers B.symbols C.situations D.connections 23.A.destination B.office C.entrance D.farm 24.A.sold B.lent C.delivered D.donated 25.A.presence B.message C.word D.behaviour 26.A.receives B.means C.adds D.witnesses 27.A.cover B.enrich C.build D.measure 28.A.bicycle B.car C.horse D.tractor 29.A.acceptable B.impossible C.accessible D.affordable 30.A.rough B.smooth C.flat D.muddy 31.A.requirements B.letters C.ideals D.suggestions 32.A.carry on B.give up C.hunt for D.put away 33.A.wealth B.ability C.safety D.position 34.A.curiosity B.generosity C.belief D.devotion 35.A.considered B.named C.awarded D.elected2023届山东省潍坊市高考模拟考试(一模)英语试题三、完形填空Anuar Abdullah is a 61—year—old diving instructor in Malaysia. When he isn’t ____21____ he’s back out in the water ____22____, studying, and restoring coral reefs(珊瑚礁).Now, as climate change becomes an ____23____ threat, governments, corporations, and others are coming to him for ____24____.Abdullah has no degree in marine biology or ____25____ training—just an amount of experience. In just the past decade, thousands have ____26____ to him to learn how to grow corals, and he now has around 700 volunteers ____27____ and has already restored hundreds of acres of coral reefs.In 2017, Thailand’s government asked Abdullah to ____28____ the recovery of one of its most famous tourist attractions, Maya Bay, because it had ____29____ half its coral population. ____30____ were kept out of the site for three years while Abdullah led a team of 120 people in ____31____ new corals.In 2021, after Typhoon Rai, the island of Cebu in the Philippines asked Abdullah to save what was ____32____ of the shoreline’s coral reefs. And earlier this year, Abdullah launched a new effort to build the world’s l argest coral nursery in the Red Sea. There was a ____33____ on the nursery at the U.N. climate change summit(峰会), COP27, but Abdullah did not attend. He ____34____ conferences, he says. And he had ____35____ to do.21.A.teaching B.diving C.learning D.reporting 22.A.picking B.judging C.describing D.observing 23.A.early B.artificial C.apparent D.uncertain 24.A.help B.money C.power D.honor 25.A.temporary B.formal C.natural D.complex 26.A.devoted B.led C.backed D.traveled 27.A.at once B.at first C.in demand D.in action 28.A.initiate B.evaluate C.highlight D.justify 29.A.regained B.lost C.increased D.removed 30.A.Visitors B.Researchers C.V olunteers D.Officials 31.A.guarding B.decorating C.planting D.maintaining 32.A.hidden B.left C.preserved D.ruined 33.A.contest B.presentation C.course D.topic 34.A.witnesses B.records C.schedules D.hates 35.A.interviews B.trips C.work D.trade2023届山东省枣庄市高三第一次调研英语试卷三、完形填空In the winter some 30 years ago, I lost my job as a substitute teacher. With three little children ___21___ on me, I had to work in a saw mill for just above the minimum ___22___.As I got ready to go to work, I ___23___ band-aids around my fingers and put more in my pockets. Cutting and stacking lumber for eight hours a day would cause my ___24___ to split and bleed at their tips in the cold, dry winter air. ___25___ still, we were short-handed on workers and the machines kept ___26___. We could see our breath as we ___27___ hours chopping, stacking, carrying, and packaging the hard wood flooring to be shipped out.“When the work day finally ended, I took off my work ___28___ and inspected my aching fingers. The splits were worse and they had ___29___ through theband-aids again.I started my car and and drove back home. I tried to ___30___ a smile on my face as I opened my front door. My daughter ran up to me, yelled “Daddy!”, and put her little arms around my neck. I ___31___ her up, and all my aches and pains disappeared into her ___32___. In that second, the joy in my heart ___33___ the sadness away.We all have bleeding fingers and band-aid days in our lives. But with ___34___ we can make it through them all. After all, work may give us a ___35___, but it is love that gives us a life.21.A.supporting B.feeding C.counting D.keeping 22.A.strength B.time C.money D.wage 23.A.protected B.wrapped C.circled D.turned 24.A.fingers B.palms C.hands D.arms 25.A.Worse B.Next C.Further D.More 26.A.slowing downB.coming down C.breaking down D.lying down 27.A.spent B.passed C.took D.lost 28.A.glasses B.clothes C.jeans D.gloves 29.A.broke B.bled C.went D.hurt 30.A.put B.hide C.stay D.offer 31.A.caught B.cheered C.kept D.lifted 32.A.voice B.heart C.hug D.smile 33.A.struck B.drove C.stole D.left 34.A.comfort B.love C.courage D.work 35.A.family B.choice C.living D.chance三、完形填空On the night of the speech contest, I was worried about the shy girl. My heart____21____ when I knew the boy on stage previous to her, ____22____, was fairly successful with his humor and personal style. The whole audience burst out a wave of ____23____ almost every 30 seconds.My palms (手掌) began to ____24____. It was the first time that she had been on the stage, so I couldn’t blame her for any ____25____. The strong spotlight made her so insignificant that nobody ____26____ she had been on the stage.But the moment that ____27____ me occurred. I clearly heard a ____28____ voice, “Now, your ____29____, please!” The whole audience fell quiet. Small and thin as the girl appeared, the _____30_____ look on her face instantly caught everyone’s eyes. Then her speech was on, logical and well-organized. Words of power _____31_____ freely out of the girl like magic. When her speech _____32_____, a thunderous applause sounded from the audience. When the competition was concluding, all of us waited _____33_____ for the winner’s name to be called. Tears of joy _____34_____ my vision when the host announced she won first prize. Holding the medal tightly, she gave me a brilliant smile. I _____35_____ her into my arms, too excited to say any words.21.A.beat B.sank C.lost D.broke 22.A.sure enough B.worse still C.above all D.in addition 23.A.crying B.warning C.clapping D.screaming 24.A.sweat B.tremble C.change D.turn 25.A.try B.pose C.guess D.slip 26.A.thought B.admitted C.ignored D.noticed 27.A.confused B.interested C.surprised D.challenged 28.A.loud B.weak C.tight D.low 29.A.support B.attention C.vote D.silence 30.A.determined B.puzzled C.relaxed D.bored 31.A.crowded B.hurried C.bounced D.flowed 32.A.started B.ended C.progressed D.rested 33.A.sincerely B.easily C.wildly D.eagerly 34.A.misted B.hid C.prevented D.shaded 35.A.pushed B.threw C.pulled D.lifted第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

2023届山东省泰安市高三一模英语试题(含答案解析)

2023届山东省泰安市高三一模英语试题(含答案解析)

2023届山东省泰安市高三一模英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读理解The gift that never stops givingPeople are going for gifts that are reused time and time again,(while also saving money), gifts that have recyclable packaging,or the recyclable elements included within them.One of the best options is to go for a green hamper(篮子).Gift hampers can be reusedThe fact that green items are frequently reusable is one of their main advantages.With a green hamper,you can reuse everything that was inside of it,including the container.Many green hampers are available in wicker(柳条)baskets,allowing you to keep the present for a long time and reuse it for other purposes.Gift hampers are eco-friendlyA lot of people are worried about the environment and reducing CO2emissions(排放). This is why green hampers are becoming more popular.Typically,businesses that sell green baskets will guarantee that the items inside them were manufactured by hand or in facilities with minimum CO2emissions.However,the wicker baskets are more breakable items.How to reuse wicker basketsWhy not keep a selection of potted plants in your wicker basket?This will look great in your dining room.With a wicker basket,for instance,place individual toiletries,towels,and blankets on the hamper for presentation in your guests’rooms.You can give your visitors a warm,“hotel inspired”feeling.Giving someone an awesome gift hamper that is also eco-friendly conveys a unique message to the recipient because there are so many options for gift baskets,you can fill them as you choose.This is why green hampers in particular are dominating the market. 1.What is probably the concern of people who choose hampers?A.Comfort.B.Expense.C.Security.D.Beauty. 2.Which can best describe the advantages of green hampers?A.Reusable and tough.B.Popular and costly. C.Multipurpose and recyclable.D.Ever-lasting and eco-friendly. 3.What is the author’s attitude to the popularization of green hampers?A.Favorable.B.Intolerant.C.Doubtful.D.Unclear.There have been numerous attempts to create an all-plastic bike.But most have never passed through the prototype stage(原始阶段).Igus,a Germany-based manufacturer of high-performance plastics,and Dutch start-up MTRL aim to change that with the igus:bike—the world’s first urban bike crafted almost entirely from recycled plastic.Igus CEO Frank Blaséfirst got the idea while vacationing on a Florida beach in2009.A conversation with some employees from a rental company made him aware of the challenges of maintaining beach bicycles.The continuous exposure to sand,wind and salt water caused the bikes to rust rapidly.Many had to be replaced in only three months.The igus:bike,unveiled at a German trade show,is maintainable and rust-free.It can be left outdoors in all weathers and does not require lubricant oil(润滑油)to reduce friction between parts.Since it does not attract sand,dust or dirt,the bike can be cleaned with a garden hose(水管)in seconds.“As all components are made of plastic,no part of the bike rusts,even the gears —bicycle gears made of plastic were unthinkable for a long time,”Blasésays.The igus:bike will also help combat the world’s plastic pollution.The company says a single adult bike gives new life to about16kilograms of single-use plastic that would otherwise choke our landfills or waterways.Currently,90percent of the igus:bike is made using recycled plastic.This includes the bicycle’s frame,bearings,pedals and wheel rims.Igus and MTRL believe future versions will be made entirely from recycled plastic.“From ocean plastics to motion plastics—the igus:bike concept has what it takes to become a high-tech ecological product,”says MTRL co-founder Benjamin Alderse Baas.The plastic bikes are expected to come onto the market in early2023.An adult model, made entirely from recycled plastic,will cost about E1400.A slightly cheaper version made using new plastic and an electric bike are also in the works.Igus also plans on sharing its technology with other bicycle manufacturers.4.What makes Igus CEO Frank Blase seek to create the igus:bike?A.His holidaying in Florida last year.B.The conversation between him and some bicyclers.C.The trouble of keeping beach bicycles in good condition.D.The prolonged exposure of bikes on the beach.5.What can we learn about the igus:bike from the text?A.It will certainly sell well.B.It needs to be more portable.C.It can be used everywhere and freely.D.It is rust less and cleans easily. 6.What is the text mainly about?A.A bike made from recycled plastics.B.How to make rust-free bikes.C.An excellent bicycle manufacturer.D.How to maintain beach bikes. 7.What can be inferred about the future plastic bikes?A.They will be cheaper and lighter.B.They will be more high-tech ecological.C.They will be crafted from only recycled plastics.D.They will be used widely all over the world.Many people think work meetings are a waste of time,and that might be because most meetings keep employees from working well.One survey of76companies found that productivity was71percent higher when meetings were reduced by40percent.Unnecessary meetings waste$37billion in salary hours a year in the U.S.alone.Many meetings occur without a specific reason.Another motive for meetings is what some scholars call the Mere Urgency effect,in which we engage in tasks—such as a meeting where each person recites what they’re working on,whether others need that information or not—to help us feel like we are accomplishing something actual.But the real problem with meetings is not lack of productivity—it’s unhappiness.When meetings are a waste of time,job satisfaction declines.And when job satisfaction declines, happiness in general falls.Thus,for a large population,eliminating meetings—or at least minimizing them—is one of the most straightforward ways to increase well-being.Nobody likes excessive and unproductive meetings.First,they generally increase fatigue. You have probably experienced a day of meetings,after which you are exhausted and haven’t accomplished much.Second,people tend to engage in“surface acting”(faking emotions that are deemed appropriate)during work meetings.Finally,researchers have found that the strongest predictor of meeting effectiveness is active involvement by the participants.If you are asking yourself,“Why am I here?”you are not likely to think that the meeting is a good use of your time—which is obviously bad for your work satisfaction.Taken together,the research on meetings shows that if you want to be happier at work (or want your employees to be happier),you should fight against the time-consuming, unproductive meetings at every opportunity.If there is one rule to remember about work meetings,it might be that they are a necessary evil.They are necessary as organizations need them for proper communication,but they are evil in that they are not irreplaceable,and should thus be used as little as possible for the sake of productivity and happiness.8.Why does the author mention the survey in Para1?A.To explain the survey.B.To introduce the topic.C.To stress the importance of meeting.D.To state the disadvantage of meeting. 9.Which of the following best explains“eliminating”underlined in Para3? A.Reducing.B.Hosting.C.Increasing.D.Avoiding. 10.What is mainly talked about in Para4?A.How to increase people’s job satisfaction.B.The importance and necessity of minimizing meetings.C.Why excessive and unproductive meetings lower job satisfaction.D.Active involvement by the participants indicates meeting effectiveness.11.Which is the most suitable title for the text?A.Work meetings—A necessary evil.B.Work meetings—The less,the better.C.Work meetings—The more,the better.D.Work meetings—Excessive and unproductive.How can people speak their mind without saying anything?This is a question that scientists have aimed to answer for a long time.Researchers recently brought an upgraded device that can translate users’brain waves into daily speech.Previously,the team led by Edward Chang at the University of California,San Francisco, developed an Al-based system that can identify up to50commonly used words based on the participant’s brain waves.The participant was a paralyzed(瘫痪的)man who had been implanted with16electrodes(电极)under his skull.According to their paper published in November,the team upgraded the system which can now translate thoughts into complete sentences on a computer screen.Their tests showed that the device could decode silently spoken letters from a1,152-word vocabulary at a speed of about29characters per minute.The accuracy was up to 94percent.“It shows strong promise for restoring communication by tapping into the brain’s natural speech machinery,”Chang said to the university’s news website.However,this method can still be problematic since users still need to undergo surgery. Scientists at the University of Texas,US,have tried to translate people’s thoughts without even touching their heads,reported Live Science.The new technique is called fMRI,or functional magnetic resonance imaging(功能性磁共振成像).It’s a safer way of“reading”brain activity.Active brain cells have more oxygen. By tracking these cells,scientists can translate brain activity.The team asked participants to listen to16hours of radio shows while scanning their brains.Then they used a computer algorithm(算法)to create a story based on the fMRI recording.It matched the radio shows pretty well.Also,the algorithm could basically explain the story of a silent movie that the participants watched.The team aims to develop this technology so that it can be used in brain-computer interfaces(脑机接口)designed for people who cannot speak or type. 12.What do we know about the device mentioned in Para2?A.It was implanted into a man’s heart.B.It can help restore patients’lost memory.C.It was developed through cooperation.D.It can identify about50rarely used words.13.How does fMRI“read”people’s minds?A.By tracking their active brain cells.B.By putting electrodes into their brains.C.By recording their reaction to radio shows.D.By matching their brain activity with their habits.14.Why is fMRI chosen compared to the first device mentioned in the story?A.It’s cheaper.B.It’s more accurate.C.It’s smaller in size.D.It’s safer. 15.What can be concluded about fMRI from the last two paragraphs?A.It can only read what participants hear.B.It can be used in brain-computer interfaces.C.It can read every detail of participants’minds.D.It cannot work out what people imagine in their heads.二、七选五When we’re bored,most of us end up being glued to a phone.That might ease our boredom.____16____That time could’ve been spent on a different,more valuable activity.The following will help ease your boredom,and teach you to use time more productively.Reading.____17____That’s because they were forced to read at school.But when you have the option to choose which book you’re going to read,you can understand why it’s enjoyable.Not only can it help ease your boredom,it’s also one of the best ways to expand your knowledge.____18____People often forget why they’re pursing something in the first place.Some may not even be sure what they’re supposed to be doing in their daily life.This lack of direction then often shows up as boredom.That’s why having goals is important.Exercise.Exercise is good and should be done frequently.____19____Most people who exercise do it to look better in the mirror.But there’s another reason why you should exercise,it improves our brain function.Cleaning up your room.Take a look around right now.Chances are that the space you’re in,is far from clean. However,you have to change that,as our physical environment has a huge impact on our cognition,behavior and decision making.____20____But once we remove all this visual mess from our environment,we’re able to focus and process information much better. A.Pursing a dream.B.Planning and goal setting.C.But there’s an opportunity cost.D.Most people only do reading after school.E.But for some reason,not everyone does it.F.When our surroundings are a mess,so are we.G.Most people don’t read anything after they’ve finished school.三、完形填空I was in Washington covering a conference.However,I came across a curious-looking ____21____shop with its door partly open.Citizens here said it had been like that____22____as long as they could remember,but no one knew____23____.“Maybe the owner is just lazy,”I____24____the shady entrance, eager to find out the reason.A(n)____25____“Welcome!”came from a man’s voice.And out walked Mr.Smith,the90-year-old____26____of this candy shop which I suddenly realized had____27____candies.Mr.Smith explained the place was a candy store opened by him50 years ago,but his energy____28____in old age so he sold nothing for long.I admired Mr.Smith’s long excellent service in the area.He had a____29____attitude to life.I asked Mr.Smith why his store front was in such a state.Mr.Smith,smiling,replied,“I _____30_____a bag by the door that a customer left two years ago.Honestly I want to just _____31_____the store,but because the bag’s owner might come by_____32_____for it,I keep the door open just a little bit.”I was moved to tears by Mr.Smith’s shockingly_____33_____deeds.I then looked down,and sure enough there was a small bag on the counter with a paper that read,“_____34_____Item.”I left the shop feeling better about humanity and was glad there are people like Mr.Smith living the good life and keeping_____35_____forever.21.A.clothing B.food C.fruit D.candy 22.A.every day B.occasionally C.every night D.recently 23.A.when B.where C.why D.how 24.A.approached B.left C.broke D.ignored 25.A.official B.enthusiastic C.elegant D.humble 26.A.supplier B.owner C.customer D.employee 27.A.many B.some C.various D.no 28.A.broke off B.calmed down C.went up D.faded away 29.A.pessimistic B.positive C.humorous D.cool 30.A.buy B.sell C.keep D.exhibit 31.A.manage B.exchange C.open D.close 32.A.looking B.paying C.charging D.longing 33.A.unbelievable B.sweet C.odd D.sensible34.A.Recommended B.Found C.Lost D.Deserted 35.A.patience B.silence C.faith D.touch四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2024届河北省部分高中高三下学期一模英语试题(3)

2024届河北省部分高中高三下学期一模英语试题(3)

一、听力选择题二、听力选择题1. What are the speakers talking about?A .A new office.B .A change of their jobs.C .A former colleague.2. What type of food does the woman eat now?A .Junk food.B .Healthy food.C .Delivered food.3. Where are the two speakers?A .In a museum.B .In a restaurant.C .In a park.4.A .Boss and employee.B .Colleagues.C .Policeman and prisoner.D .Classmates.5. What does the man want to do ?A .Check the new bike.B .Ride the new bike.C .Buy a new bike.6. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1. What is the presentation about?A .A survey result.B .A new product.C .A working schedule.2. Why does the woman suggest the man attend the presentation?A .To get familiar with the new team.B .To find inspiration for his survey report.C .To know more about the market department.3. What time will the man meet the woman?A .At 3:00 p. m.B .At 2:55 p. m.C .At 2:45 p. m.7. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

2023届上海市闵行区高三一模英语试题(含听力)

2023届上海市闵行区高三一模英语试题(含听力)

2023届上海市闵行区高三一模英语试题(含听力)一、听力选择题1.A.She dislikes driving to the town at weekends.B.It’s a good idea to go to the town on Sundays.C.People seldom check whether the stores are open.D.It’s frustrating to find stores closed after a long trip.2.A.Katie doesn’t have a new roommate.B.Katie didn’t give reasons for her unhappiness.C.The woman doesn’t believe in the man.D.The man doesn’t think Katie is really unhappy.3. What will the woman do for the man?A.Get him some coffee.B.Look for his lunch box.C.Treat him to lunch.4.A.A city.B.A friend.C.A university.D.A book.5. How will the man help the woman?A.He will find her a secretary.B.He will let her work in his company.C.He will recommend her to his friend.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1. When did the conversation take place?A.On June 3rd.B.On June 5th.C.On June 7th.2. What’s wrong with the TV?A.It occupies too much space.B.It doesn’t work.C.The picture isn’t distinct.3. How does the man react to what the woman has told him?A.He apologizes immediately.B.He finds it annoying.C.He thinks it unusual.4. What will the man do right away?A.Set out to check the TV.B.Go to the supermarket.C.Show the woman out.7. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

2021海淀高三一模英语试题及答案(3)(1)

2021海淀高三一模英语试题及答案(3)(1)

级第二学期期中练习英语2020.4本试卷共10页,120分。

考试时长100分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题纸上,在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后,将本试卷和答题纸一并交回。

第一部分:知识运用(共两节,45分)第一节语法填空(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。

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。

AAt 8,1 started taking art lessons 1(improve) my painting skills. However, later, I found that I focused too much on mastering different techniques. Eventually, I became more distressed when my expectations weren't matched.BIn recent years, trampolining (蹦床)has become a new craze among Chinese youths. Short videos 4 (show) people's excitement about jumping back and forth on the colourful trampolines are regularly uploaded to social media. Most videos feature teenagers, but adults too have jumped on the trend, hoping to relive their childhoodCA news report shows that China's urban pet consumer market 7 (expect) to break through the 200 billion yuan threshold this year. Young people in big cities are the main contributors.第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题L 5分,共30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,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

2023届四川省巴中市高三一诊考试(一模)英语试题

2023届四川省巴中市高三一诊考试(一模)英语试题

2023届四川省巴中市高三一诊考试(一模)英语试题一、听力选择题1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Gary’s works.B.Gary’s application.C.Gary’s list of samples.2. What is the man doing?A.Baking cookies.B.Selling cookies.C.Reading a recipe.3. What does the woman dislike about the book?A.The words.B.The characters.C.The story.4.A.The woman doesn’t like Serbia.B.The woman has been to Serbia.C.The woman is planning a trip to Serbia.D.The woman has no idea about Serbia.5.A.She would like to resume contact with Sally.B.The man can forward the mail to Mary.C.She can call Mary to take care of the mail.D.Mary probably knows Sally’s new address.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。

1. What helps women find more scientific clues?A.Their sixth sense.B.Their world view.C.Their research methods.2. Who contributed to the development of the air conditioner in cars?A.Katie Hafner.B.Rosalind Franklin.C.Margaret Wilcox.3. What does the radio program mainly focus on?A.Public opinions on science.B.Major scientific breakthroughs.C.Untold stories of female scientists.7. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

2023年北京市西城高三高考一模英语试卷含答案

2023年北京市西城高三高考一模英语试卷含答案
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阅读下面短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
It’s said that for the Englishman, his house is his castleቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱ However, this does not mean that his house is a beautiful palace that others____14____(invite) to see. For the British, the home is a place to protect oneself from the outside world. It’s a private place in which he goes to hide away____15____the troubles of life. To the American, the home is an expression of____16____(he). Much money is often spent on each and every room____17____(create) the right “feel” according to the person’s lifestyle. Therefore, he is happy to show his house to others.
3. A.suddenlyB.definitelyC.hesitantlyD.eventually
4. A.declineB.breakC.boostD.return
5. A.went downB.fell downC.got downD.shut down
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高三年级一模英语卷(1-12)第Ⅰ卷(共105分)I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A; you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a hotel. B. At a dinner table. C. In the street. D. At the man’s house.2. A. France. B. Britain. C. Germany. D. Spain.3. A. A writer. B. A teacher. C. A reporter. D. A student.4. A. Librarian and students. B. Operator and caller.C. Boss and secretary.D. Customer and repairman.5. A. Five lessons. B. Three lessons. C. Twelve lessons. D. Fifteen lessons.6. A. The man is planning a trip to Austin. B. The man has not been to Austin before.C. The man doesn’t like Austin.D. The man has been to Austin before.7. A. Find a larger room. B. Sell the old table.C. Buy two bookshelves.D. Rearrange some furniture.8. A. The choice of courses. B. A day course.C. An evening course.D. Their work.9. A. It was a long lecture, but easy to understand.B. It was not as easy as she had expected.C. It was as difficult as she had expected.D. It was interesting and easy to follow.10. A. She felt it was tiring. B. She felt it was very nice.C. She felt it took less time.D. She thought it was expensive.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked to questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper decide which one would be the blest answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Synthetic fuel. B. Solar energy. C. Alcohol. D. Electricity.12. A. Air traffic conditions. B. Traffic jams on highways.C. Road conditions.D. New traffic rules.13. A. Go through a health check. B. Take little luggage with them.C. Arrive early for boarding.D. Undergo(进行) security checks. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14. A. Industry. B. Agriculture. C. Public health. D. Environment.15. A. Three thousand million dollars. B. Three hundred million dollars.C. Thirty-two thousand million dollars.D. Twenty-three thousand million dollars.16. A. Production problems.B. Failure to use the right chemicals.C. the active chemicals are stronger than permitted by government.D. Both A and B.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. I called Alice many times yesterday evening, but I couldn’t get through. Her brother _____ on the phone all the time!A. was talkingB. has been talkingC. has talkedD. talked26. We went right round to the west coast by _____ sea instead of driving across _____ continent.A. the; theB. /; theC. the; /D. /; /27. I hear they’ve promoted Tom, but he didn’t mention _____ when we talked on the phone.A. to promoteB. having been promotedC. having promotedD. to be promoted28. We had an anxious couple of weeks _____ for the results of the experiment.A. waitB. to be waitingC. waitedD. waiting29. The day we had been looking forward to _____ at last.A. comeB. cameC. comingD. be coming30. Was it in 1969 _____ the American astronaut succeeded _____ landing on the moon?A. when; onB. that; onC. that; inD. then; in31. Make sure you’ve got the passports and tickets and _____ before you leave.A. somethingB. anythingC. everythingD. nothing32. It was hard for him to learn English in a family, in which _____ of the parents spoke the language.A. noneB. neitherC. bothD. each33. The growing speed of a plant is influenced by a number of factors, _____ are beyond our control.A. most of themB. most of whichC. most of whatD. most of that34. The manager as well as the staff _____ chatting cheerfully during the tea break when the boss came in.A. wereB. have beenC. wasD. has been35. The companies are working together to create _____ they hope will be the best means of transport in the 21st century.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. who36. –What is it that made Obama happy?--_____ the US President.A. To electB. ElectingC. Being electedD. Having elected37. _____ the Internet is of great help, I don’t think it’s a good idea to spend too much time on it.A. IfB. WhileC. BecauseD. As38. –Never before _____ so popular with the young people in China.--Yes. That’s because they are considered to be very useful as well as look fashionable.A. have mobile phones beenB. mobile phones have beenC. had mobile phones beenD. mobile phones had been39. _____ from being killed, the deer looked for a place where he could get food.A. To escapeB. EscapingC. Having escapedD. To have escaped40. After a thorough investigation, the policeman declared that the blow on the victim’s head _____ from behind.A. should have been madeB. must have been madeC. would have been madeD. ought to have been madeSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can onlyTwo-thirds of U.S. consumers have yet to finish their holiday shopping, and 41 percent expect to finish at least a week prior to Christmas, according to a new survey.One-fourth of __41__ will be shopping the week leading into Christmas, __42__ Christmas Eve, according to the first annual American Express Spending and Saving Tracker research report."Actually, we found in this holiday season there is this game of watching and waiting ... that deals will get sweeter as the clock winds down," said Mona Hamouly, a spokeswoman for the report.Some 62 percent of consumers are waiting until the last minute to shop for the holiday. Thirty-one percent are waiting for the best deals before finishing their shopping, while about 20 percent plan to do so at the last minute because they are still saving or are busy, and one in 10 say they are waiting for that last pay __43__ before the holidays.Hamouly said consumers seem to be "managing their cash flow and seeking out those great deals" this year.Over the next 30 days, 65 percent of people expect to spend the same or more than they spent in the past 30 days and one-third __44__ to spend less, according to the survey prepared for American Express.Hamouly said the weak economy was a large factor in consumers' __45__ toward shopping, with many feeling cash-strapped.In addition to a __46__ sample of consumers, the survey targeted two sub-groups -- those designated as "affluents" and "young professionals."Affluents were __47__ as having a minimum __48__ household income of $100,000, while young professionals were those who were less than 30 years old, had a college degree and a minimum annual household income of $50,000.During the next 30 days, among consumers who expect to spend more, 56 percent say they will be spending the most on holiday gifts.More than 40 percent expect to spend less in the next month because they are trying to save money, the prices of goods have increased, or they want to maintain a __49__. One-third cite the need to reduce their debt."Even for the affluent population, they want to get the best deals too," Hamouly said.The two top items consumers will be buying over the next 30 days are groceries and holiday gifts.III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that fits the context.The central problem of economics is to satisfy the people's and nation's wants.The problem we faced with is that our resources, here identified as money are __50__. The only way we can solve the problem is to make choices. After looking at our resources, we must examine our list of __51__ and identify the things we need immediately, those we can postpone, and __52__ we cannot afford. As individuals, we face the central problem involved in economics---deciding how to allocate(分配) our limited resources to provide __53__ with greatest satisfaction of our wants.Nations face the same problem. As a country's population __54__, the need for more goods and services grows correspondingly. Resources necessary to production may increase, but there are __55__ enough resources to satisfy the total desires of a nation. Whether the budget meeting is taking place in the family living room, in the conference room of the corporation __56__ of directors, or in the chamber of the House of Representatives in Washington, the basic problem stillexists. We need to find __57__ of allocating limited resources in order to satisfy unlimited wants.A short time ago, economists divided goods into two categories, free and economic. The former, like air and water, were in __58__ abundance(丰富) that economists had no concern for them. After all, economics is the __59__ of scarcity and what to do about it. Today many of these "free goods" are __60__ very expensive to use. Population has made clean air and water expensive for producers extra cost, and __61__ taxpayers who pay for the government's involvement in cleaning the environment.In the 1990s, almost all goods are __62__. Only by effort and money __63__ obtained in the from people wish.Meeting needs of people and the demands from resource available __64__ the basic activity of production. In trying to meet unlimited wants from limited economic goods, production leads to new problems in economics.50. A. limited B. unlimited C. scarcity D. abundant51. A. want B. problem C. wants D. resources52. A. those B. some C. others D. many53. A. them B. themselves C. ourselves D. ours54. A. expand B. extends C. grows D. increase55. A. always B. sometimes C. often D. never56. A. management B. function C. board D. group57. A. people B. economists C. way D. methods58. A. so B. great C. such D. such an59. A. form B. study C. means D. source60. A. possibly B. in practice C. in fact D. practically61. A. from B. at C. for D. with62. A. plentiful B. scarce C. abundant D. in full supply63. A. they can be B. can they be C. they must be D. must they be64. A. are led to B. leading to C. lead to D. leads toSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work ever y day. “I was a clothes addict,” jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.” Today David wears casual clothes---khaki pants and sports shirt---to the office. He hardly ever wears necktie. “I’m working harder than ever,” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work in the United States. The change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday (but only on Friday). This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday.” “What started out as anextra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing,” said business consultant Maisly Jones.Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code. “A lot of young people d on’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale. Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative impact on productive. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”65. David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict” because_______.A. he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirtB. he couldn’t stand a clean appearanceC. he wanted his clothes to look neat all the timeD. he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes66. David Smith wears casual clothes now, because________A. they make him feel at ease when workingB. he cannot afford to buy expensive clothesC. he looks handsome in casual clothesD. he no longer works for any company67. According to this passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?A. Many employees don’t like a conservative dress code.B. Comfortable clothes make employees more productiveC. A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employeesD. All the employers in the U.S are for casual office wear.68. In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned EXCEPT_______.A. saving employees’ moneyB. making employees more attractiveC. improving employees’ motivationD. making employees happier(B)How to protect children Web fans from unsuitable material on-line while encouraging them to use the Internet has long been discussed in the U.S.For some parents, the Internet can seem like a jungle, filled with danger for their children. But jungles contain wonders as well as dangers and with good guides, some education, and a few precautions(预防措施), the wilds of the Internet can be safely navigated(航行). Kids have to be on-line. If we tell our kids they cant have access to the Internet, were cutting them off from their future, said an expert.Most kids have started to use search engines. Many of them are great for finding tons of interesting Internet sites, and they can also locate places where you might not want your kids to go. There are search engines designed just for kids. A certain software contains only sites that havebeen selected as safe. The most popular way to limit access would be to use what is known as a content screener(过滤器). But this can’t be wholly reliable, and the best thing parents can do is to talk to their kids and let them know what is OK or not OK to see or do on the Internet. Another way is that mum or dad is nearby when the child is surfing(浏览) the Internet.A few other tips●Don’t put the PC in a child’s room but keep it in an area where mum or dad can keep an eye on things. That also makes the Internet more of a family activity.●Ask your child what he or she has been doing and about any friends they make on-line.●Tell your child not to give on-line strangers personal information, especially like address and phone number.●And tell your children never to talk to anyone they meet on-line over the phone, send them anything, accept anything from them or agree to meet with them unless you go along.69. The best way to protect children from improper material is _______.A. to install(安装) a content screener on the computerB. to buy some search engines for the childrenC. to be nearby when they are surfing the InternetD. to talk to the children and persuade them to tell right from wrong70. Which of the following is right according to the passage?A. Surfing the Internet is the best method of educating children.B. Children’s not having access to Internet may have effect on their progress.C. Using a content screener is most reliable for keeping children having access to Internet.D. Searching engines can help children to select materials fit for them.71. According to the passage, we can infer that _______.A. soft wares fit for children want programmingB. a child who is on-line is in dangerC. Internet is a jungle full of dangerD. Internet contains a lot of harmful sites(C)LONDON—Life for Cathy Hagner and her three children is set to permanent(永久的) fast-forward.Their full school day and her job as a lawyer's assistant are busy enough. But Hagner also has to take the two boys to soccer or hockey or basketball while dropping off her daughter at piano lessons or Girl Scout Club.Often, the exhausted family doesn't get home until 7 pm. There is just time for a quick supper before homework. In today's world, middle-class American and British parents treat their children as if they are competitors racing for some finishing line.Parents take their children from activity to activity in order to make their future bright. It seems that raising a genius has become a more important goal than raising a happy and well-balanced child."Doctors across the country are reporting a growing number of children suffering from stomachaches and headaches due to exhaustion and stress," says child expert William Doherty of the University of Minnesota.Teachers are dealing with exhausted kids in the classroom. It's a very serious problem. Many children attend after-school clubs by necessity. But competitive pressures also create an explosion of activities. They include sports, language, music and math classes for children as young as four."There is a new parenting trend under way which says that you have to tap all your child's potential at a young age; otherwise you will let him down,” says Terry Alter, a Cambridge-based child and adolescent psychiatrist (青少年精神病专家)"It isn't entirely new: there have always been pushy parents. But what was previously seen as strange behaviour is now well accepted."72. From the second paragraph of this passage we can find that ______.A. Hagner wastes much time helping her children's lessonsB. Hagner doesn't spend much time on her full-time jobC. Hagner is interested in spots and musicD. Hagner busies herself by following a trend73. British parents, as the writer described in this passage, _____.A. treat their children as spots playersB. pay no attention to their children's lessonsC. bring up their children in a simple wayD. give their children little time to develop freely74. The writer's opinion about after-school clubs is that ______.A. activities in the country are too competitiveB. children should attend four clubs at a timeC. some clubs result in competitive pressuresD. clubs should have more subjects for school children75. The last paragraph tells us that in Britain ______.A. parents used to take their children to every clubB. parents used to be wise on how to raise childrenC. parents have all benefited from children's clubsD. parents have come to know the standard of education(D)Section C:Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each76. __________While everybody enjoys fresh cut flowers around his house, few people know how to keep them for as long as possible. This may be done by keeping in mind a few simple facts. The key to keeping fresh cut flowers for a week or more without floral preservatives(which contain biocides that kill bacteria and fungus) is to keep the water fresh and the stems free of air pockets so they can continue to draw up water.77. __________An important thing to remember about cut flowers is that they are sensitive to temperature. For example, studies have shown that cut carnations(康乃馨) retain their freshness eight times longer when kept at 12℃than when kept at 26℃. Keeping freshly harvested flowers at the right temperatures is probably the most important aspect of flower care.78. __________Flowers are not intended by nature to live very long. Their biological purpose is simply to attract birds or insects, such as bees, for pollination (授粉). After that, they quickly dry up and die.The process by which flowers consume oxygen and produce carbon dioxide, called respiration (呼吸), generates the energy the flower needs to give the flower its shape and colour. The making of seeds also depends on this energy. While all living things respire, flowers have a high level of respiration. A result of all this respiration is heat, and for flowers the level of heat relative to the mass of the flower is very high. Respiration also brings about the eventual death of the flower. Thus the greater the level of respiration, the sooner the flower dies.79. __________How, then, to control the rate at which flowers die? By controlling respiration. How is respiration controlled? By controlling temperature. We know that respiration produces heat, but the reverse is also true. Thus by maintaining low temperatures, respiration is reduced and the cut flower will age more slowly.80. __________Another vital factor in keeping cut flowers is the quality of the water in which they are placed. Flowers find it difficult to “drink” water that is dirty or otherwise polluted. Even when water looks and smells clean, it almost certainly contains harmful substances that can endanger the flowers. To rid the water of these unwanted substances, household chlorine bleach (含氯漂白剂) can be used in small quantities. It is recommended that 15 drops of chlorine bleach(at 4% solution) be added to each litre of water. The water and solution should also be replaced each day.(E)Section D(8分)Complete the following sentences using fewest words.What’s your dream vacation? Watching wildlife in Kenya? Boating down the Amazon? Sunbathing in Malaysia? New chances are opening up all the time to explore the world. So we visit travel agents, compare packages and prices, and pay our money.We know what our vacation costs us. But do we know what it might cost someone else? It’s true that many poorer countries now depend on tourism for foreign income. Unfortunately, though, tourism often harms the local people more than it helps them.It might cost their homes and lands. In Myanmar, 5,200 people were forced to leave their homes among the pagodas (佛塔)in Bagan so that tourists could visit the pagodas.Tourism might also cost the local people their livelihood and dignity. Local workers often find only menial (卑微的)jobs in the tourists industry. And most of the profits do not help the local economy. Instead, profits return to the tour operators in wealthier countries. When the Maasai people in Tanzania were driven from their lands, some moved to city slums. Others now make a little money selling souvenirs or posing for photos.Problems like these were observed more than 20 years ago. But now some non-government organizations, tour operators and local governments are working together to begin correcting them. Tourists, too, are putting on the pressure.The result is responsible tourism, or “ethical tourism. ”Ethical tourism has people at its heart. New international agreements and codes of conduct can help protect the people’s lands, homes, economies and cultures. The beginnings are small, though, and the problems are complex.But take heart. The good news is that everyone, including us, can play a part to help the local people in the places we visit. Tour operators and companies can help by making sure that local people work in good conditions and earn reasonable wages.They can make it a point to use only locally owned hotels, restaurants and guide services. They can share profits fairly to help the local economy. And they can involve the local people in planning and managing tourism.What can tourists do? First, we can ask tour companies to provide information about the conditions of local citizens. We can then make our choices and tell them wh y. And while we’re abroad, we can:★Buy local foods and products, not imported ones.★Pay a fair price for goods and services and not bargain for the cheapest price.★Avoid flaunting wealth.★Ask before taking photographs of people.They are not just part of the landscape!Let’s enjoy our vacation and make sure others do, too.81. What’s the main idea the writer intends to tell us in this passage?_____________________________________________________________.82. Why does the author say vacations cost someone else in this passage?_____________________________________________________________.83. It can be learned from the passage that profits go back to richer countries through ____________________.84. In which aspect can they involve the local people? ____________________.第II卷(共45分)I.TranslationDirections: Translate the flowing sentences into English. You are required to use the word given in the bracket for each respective sentence.1.警方劝告开车的人暂时不要使用这条公路。

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