高三英语第二次月考试题
湖南省长沙市第一中学2023-2024学年高三上学期第二次月考英语试题
湖南省长沙市第一中学2023-2024学年高三上学期第二次月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解“Unfortunately, 85 percent of what makes us attractive or less to mosquitoes(蚊子) is hardwired in our genetic circuit board,” says Winegard, author of The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator. Still, there are ways to outsmart summer’s most annoying party crashers, especially if all you want is to enjoy an evening on your patio (露台).Know your blood typeOnly female mosquitoes feed on humans, and for good reason: The proteins in your blood help them grow and mature their eggs. “She’s just being a good mom,” Wineguard says. “People with blood type O are her top of choice. They get bitten twice as much as people with blood type A, with blood type B falling in between.”Stay cool“Mosquitoes hunt by both smell and sight,” Wineguard says. “They can smell the carbon dioxide and see the heat signature of their target.” Avoiding alcohol can keep your body temperature lower— making you harder to find — so consider choosing a cocktail instead.Wear light colorsAvoiding dark clothing can also keep you cooler, but that’s not the only reason it may offer relief. Mosquitoes, like many biting flies, are attracted to darker colors. The thinking behind this is that the animals they typically feed upon are larger, dark-bodied mammals(哺乳动物).Get rid of standing waterEven a glass of drinking water left on the deck can become a breeding ground for mosquito eggs — and mother mosquitoes lay about 100 eggs at a time. “They don’t need very much at all to breed. It can be a backyard toy , like a truck that has a bit of water in it, or a crushed pop can,” says Winegard. If you get rid of it, they’ll go somewhere else to lay their eggs.1．What’s the intention of this text?A．To introduce a new book.B．To offer professional tips.C．To analyze a study of insects.D．To suggest throwing a party.2．Why does a female mosquito feed on human blood?A．To hatch more eggs.B．To raise a large family.C．To identify blood types.D．To fully develop her body.3．What can we learn about mosquitoes according to Winegard?A．They can trace the smell of alcohol.B．They have energy-locating abilities.C．They feed off dark-bodied animals.D．They need abundant water to breed.The Malaysian actress, Michelle Yeoh, 60, shared some wisdom with the American Film Institute’s newest graduating class in a speech as she accepted an honorary doctorate of fine arts at the class of 2022 graduation ceremony.She recalled her early years in the industry. After an injury dashed her dreams of going into ballet, Yeoh bounced back at a gym where several stuntmen(特技替身演员)trained and ended up learning some tricks of the trade from them.“The first thing they taught me what to do was to tuck and roll, then how to fall on my side, and then how to fall on my back. And after a while, it dawned on me that they were teaching me how to fall,” she recalled. “And they said to me, ‘How are you going to go up if you don’t know how to come down?’” “That lesson sticks with me to this day. I had to learn how to fall. Well, you could say I learned it in my bones, literally,” Yeoh added.The actress mentioned jumping off a 20-foot highway overpass for one stunt, in which she over-rotated (旋转), causing her back to fold in half and a stunt went wrong. “I didn’t land properly, but I completed the scene,” she said.“These moments taught me perseverance, courage and humility,” she said. “They also taught me to hone my skills and eventually progress to the point where I was running on rooftops and jumping onto moving trains. I’m not asking you all to do that, okay? What I want to share with you today is that our slips and stumbles(绊跌)are the secrets to our flight. Trust me, that’s part of the deal. Success without failure is called luck. It cannot really be repeated or relied upon. It is from failure that we learn and grow,” Yeoh continued.The Crazy Rich Asians star concluded her speech: “Be courageous, take chances, break barriers, be proud of what makes you unique.” “And most importantly, don’t be afraid to fall, for you are learning to fly,” Yeoh said.4．What can we learn about Michelle Yeoh from the first two paragraphs?A．She was tricked by several stuntmen.B．She was passionate about working out in a gym.C．She won a doctor’s degree in fine arts despite her old age.D．She was terribly defeated by an injury and discouraged in her early years.5．What lesson did Michelle Yeoh learn from the stuntmen?A．God helps those who help themselves.B．Misfortune might be a blessing in disguise.C．Successful people are learning experiences with others.D．The greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.6．What does the underlined word “hone”in paragraph 5 mean?A．Believe.B．Sharpen.C．Restore.D．Dominate. 7．What are the keys to our success according to the text?A．Mistakes and failure.B．Luck and humility.C．Courage and pride.D．Opportunities and skills.“It’s a natural question,”Dr. Holt-Lunstad said the “ideal”number of friends. “Just like we have guidelines and recommendations for the amount of sleep we get and how physically active we are, this is health relevant.” While she and other friendship researchers admit there aren’t many studies that have specifically tackled the question of how many friends people should aim for, those that have been done offer a range.Dr. Degges-white recently conducted a survey of 297 adults, which has not been published or subject to peer review but found that 55 percent of participants believed two to three close friends was ideal, while 31 percent thought four to six was was the goal. But friendship and intimacy are subjective, and there isn’t a widely used scale researchers share to define those concepts across studies. It’s also unclear how social media factors into all of this, as research suggests the size of a person’s online network may not have any meaningful impact on their perceived well-being.While friendship research offers some standards, it may be more useful for most of us to consider if you need more friends. Dr. Marisa Franco recommends starting with a fairly obvious but powerful question: Do I feel lonely? “Also, different people bring out different parts of us. So when you have a larger friend group, you’re able to experience this side of yourself that loves golf, and this side that loves cars,” she added. “If you feel like your identity has sort of shrunk, or you’re not feeling quite like yourself, that might indicate youneed different types of friends.”Of course, making friends in adulthood isn’t always easy. Research shows people struggle with it because they find it difficult to trust new people. For those reasons, it is often easier to start by reawakening old relationships. The amount of time you actually spend with your friends matters, too. Franco suggests that on average, very close friendships tend to take around 200 hours to develop. But spending time with friends you feel ambivalent (情绪复杂的) about — because they’re unreliable, critical, competitive or any of the many reasons people get under our skin — can be bad for your health.8．Which statement would Dr. Holt-Lunstad probably agree with?A．Healthy friendships contribute to quality sleep.B．There have been guidelines for making friends.C．Two to six close friends may be the most ideal.D．Friendships can be crucial factor in well-being.9．How was Dr. Degges-White’s survey?A．It summarized the statistics in previous studies.B．It set standards on the exact number of friends.C．It distinguished between friendship and intimacy.D．It dismissed the influences of social media factors.10．According to Franco, you have to make new friends if _________.A．your friend circle is large enough B．you have a wide range of hobbiesC．your personal identities are restricted D．you lead an unhappy adulthood life 11．What matters in maintaining close friendships according to Franco?A．Quantities of time.B．Meeting frequency.C．Your healthy moods.D．Personalities of friends.Many robots track objects by “sight” as they work with them, but optical (视觉的) sensors can’t take in an item’s entire shape when it’s in the dark or partially blocked from view. Now a new low-cost technique lets a robotic hand “feel” an unfamiliar object’s form — and skillfully handle it based on this information alone.Roboticist, Xiaolong Wang in University of California, San Diego and his team wanted to find out if complex coordination (协调) could be achieved in robotics using only simple touch data. The researcher attached 16 contact sensors, each costing about $12, to the palmand fingers of a four -fingered robot hand. These sensors simply indicate if an object is touching the hand or not. “While one sensor doesn’t catch much, a lot of them can help you capture different aspects of the object,” Wang says. In this case, the robot’s task was to rotate (旋转) items placed in its palm.The researchers first connected a large volume of touch data as a virtual robot hand practiced rotating objects, including ball. Using binary contact information (“touch” or “no touch”) from each sensor, the team built a computer model that determines an object’s position at every step of the handling process and moves the fingers to rotate it smoothly and stably.Next they transferred this capability to operate a real robot hand, which successfully manipulated (操纵) previously unencountered objects such as apples, tomatoes, soup cans and rubber ducks. Transferring the computer model to the real world was relatively easy because the binary sensor data were so simple; the model didn’t rely on accurate measurements.Digging into what the robot hand perceives, Wang and his colleagues found that it can re-create the entire object’s form from touch data, informing its actions. He and his team are set to present thier handiwork at an international conference called Robotics: Science and Systems.New York University’s Lerrel Pinto, who studies robots’ interactions with the real world, wonders whether the system would become less effective at more complicated tasks including opening a bottle cap. Wang’s group aims to tackle more complex movements in future work as well as to add sensors in places such as the sides of the fingers. The researchers will also try adding vision to improve touch data for handling complicated shapes.12．What may contribute to the ineffectiveness of the optical sensors?A．Poor visibility.B．Blocked roads.C．Complicated tasks.D．Inaccurate calculation.13．What do paragraphs 3-4 focus on?A．Stimulating the robot fingers to move the items steadily.B．Increasing the precision of touch of the robot hand.C．Comparing the computer world with the real circumstances.D．Testing if touch information can facilitate the formation of the object shape. 14．What is the attitude of Lerrel Pinto towards the system?A．Neutral.B．Suspicious.C．Favorable.D．Pessimistic.15．What is the best title for the text?A．Robotics: Science and SystemB．New Robot Rotates Items SkillfullyC．New Robot Hand Works by Feel, Not SightD．From the Computer Model to the Real Robot Hand二、七选五Which is more important for people, book learning or experience? Some have spent their lives studying and gradually acquiring valuable deep knowledge. They are afraid to start andthe book, make mistakes, and learn from this experience.The debate between book learning and experience has been going on for a long time. There is no clear “right answer” yet, but there is strong evidence that experience gives us important skills that can’t be learned in books.17 Of course, reading the best books on learning gives someone knowledge, but experience gives know-how. It comes from practicing again and again. Professionals can make themselves because they devote their work, practice, and time to obtaining this position instead of managing to read books only. This distinguishes them from all the others.Reading more books about something doesn’t lead to success. You can acquire a lot of knowledge by reading, but there are also ways to accumulate knowledge through experience. Knowledge is theoretical, but experience is distinguished by the fact that you can put into practice what you have learned in a book. 18Book learning to understand a concept is important. But if you can’t understand the application of the concept in real time, the concept is useless. Experience allows you to put the learned concepts into practice. 19 You can’t effectively learn important skills without applying these concepts to real life.Certainly, the experience can lead to failure. But you can also learn from that failure and lead to success. 20 Therefore, experience is your greatest ally(盟友) in professional development if you want to understand the theory behind the concept, become an expert inthis field, keep the technique in mind, and gain valuable insights through failure.A．In contrast, others don’t worry about anything.B．You can learn a lot from books on self-learning.C．Of course, with these concepts, experience is acquired.D．This is valuable knowledge that is not found in any book.E．It is also an opportunity to test and challenge your knowledge.F．Through experience, you can also learn how to interact with people.G．Neither scientists nor doctors have read books only and become experts.三、完形填空Growing up in New Delhi, I saw Barbie as more than just a doll. She was the centralbedroom floor.As much as I loved Barbie, our time together could only last so long. Eventually, I grew 23 that I still played with my Barbie dolls while my middle-school friends had all moved onto more “mature” 24 . Barbie became similar with being a fake, “plastic” girl, whose bright pink clothing 25 my friends and me.By the tender age of 12, my friends and I had become 26 all girlish things, and Barbie topped our list of items to grow out of. Every 27 we took up instead seemed either gender-neutral or traditionally masculine (男子气概). For a 28 period I took up watching football to look cool (say exactly a month).Looking back, I feel like we were missing the point: Barbie was simply a blank canvas upon which to draw our ideas. It was our own 29 that we had come to abuse her for wearing pink clothes and having blond hair. That is why I appreciate the way the Barbie movie is being 30 . The movie 31 and Barbie’s bright pink colors are everywhere — there are 100 or more co-brand products, and you can get everything Barbie-pink from sports facilities to make-up and shoes. In Malibu, there is a pink hotel 32 after Barbie’s pink Dream House.In an interview, the director Gerwig said the team had many meetings just to settle on the correct 33 of pink for the movie — one that was beautiful but “not too fashionable”, she said, “because when I was a little girl, I loved the pinkest, brightest things”,without a hint of the 34 that I and my peers had of Barbie all those years ago, which would have been really important to me as an adolescent girl who often felt 35 in her femininity (女子气质).21．A．theme B．character C．argument D．conflict 22．A．assigned B．gathered C．created D．staged 23．A．embarrassed B．satisfied C．curious D．aware 24．A．peers B．hobbies C．ladies D．companies 25．A．involved B．caught C．offended D．connected 26．A．worried about B．passionate for C．content with D．dismissive of 27．A．appointment B．journey C．recreation D．challenge 28．A．difficult B．contemporary C．brief D．spare 29．A．fault B．memory C．experience D．selection 30．A．marketed B．captured C．illustrated D．filmed 31．A．settings B．promotions C．results D．witnesses 32．A．operated B．managed C．organized D．modeled 33．A．symbol B．design C．image D．shade 34．A．imagination B．judgment C．ignorance D．appreciation 35．A．interrupted B．sympathetic C．unsettled D．familiar四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
高三第二次月考英语试题
—高三第二次月考英语试题第I卷（105分）I．Listening ComprehensionSection A Short conversationsDirections: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between 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.10:00 B．10:10 C．10:20 D.10:302．A．A cook．B．A waitress.C．An airhostess．D．A customer. 3．A．On the bus．B．In the theatre.C．In the classroom．D．In a cafeteria. 4．A．It will probably rain this afternoon．B．She likes to watch the rain come down C．She will play even if it rains．D．It has rained a lot lately.5．A．Stop worrying．B．Go out more.C．Talk to a friend．D．Get counseling. 6．A．She thought it was extremely difficult．B．She thought it was okay even though she usually dislikes essay exams.C．She thinks essay exams are boring and especially this one．D．She thinks she will fail this test.7．A．She wasn’t able to attend the reception．B．She is an honor student.C．She likes flowers very much．D．She is a teacher.8．A．Because she has walked a long distance.B．Because she is tired out.C．Because she is all wet.D．Because she is careless.9．A．Bob has been married for a long time．B．He plans to go to the wedding.C．He hasn’t been to California for a long time．D．The woman should go to California.10．A．Make the woman another lunch.B．Get the woman a coffee.C．Buy the woman a lunch．D．Help look for the woman’s lunch box. Section B passages,Directions: In part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages．The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once．When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11．A．Basic health．B．Special training．C．Nothing．D．Special skill.12．A．Steadily B．Gently．C．As long as possible D．Fast 13．A．When you have any health worries.B．When you decide to jog.C．When you require more information．D．When you decide to jog alone.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14．A．Her mother doesn’t love her as much as her grandfather did．B．Her mother was the subject of talks with her grandfather．C．Her mother will misunderstand her problems．D．She missed her grandfather.15．A．Co-workers cannot be your close friends．B．People will be pleased if you call them at 2:00 a.m..C．You can’t discuss your problems with a distant family member．D．The one you can call at 2:00 a.m．is someone close to you in spirit.16．A．Parents should understand their kids．B．The earth is an inhabited garden if you have close friends.C．There are many ways to make friends.D．There is a difference between a lonely desert and an inhabited garden.Section C longer conversations．Directions: In part 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.II．Grammar and vocabulary ( 25 % )Section ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C andD．Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25．The boy was too young to write, but he sent his father a letter and told him what had happened ______ drawing pictures.A．with B．in C．to D．by26．My mother and I wanted to see a new play, but we weren’t able to get the tickets for ______ two of us.A．/ B．the C．among D．between 27．About 40 percent of the population of the country __________ on farms.A．live B．stays C．lives D．is28．I hope there are enough glasses for each guest to have _________.A．it B．those C．them D．one29．I won’t go with you．It’s ___________ cold today.A．so much B．too much C．very so D．much too30．----We haven’t heard from Jane for a long time.----What do you suppose _______ to her?A．was happening B．to happen C．has happened D．having happened 31．----Which ball is yours?----The biggest one ________ belongs to our class.A．which is on the table B．lying on the floorC．that in the box D．lies by the corner of the room32．When the European settlers arrived in _______ is now the United States, they brought their holidays like Christmas.A．that B．which C．what D．when33．If you don’t take a nap right now, __________ .A．so do I B．I do, too C．neither shall I D．neither do I 34．Stephen _________ me a fool.A．dare not to call B．dares not call C．dares not calls D．dare not call 35．The football match we had been long looking forward ______ in our school yesterday.A．to be held B．to being held C．to was held D．was held36．_____ I saw him when he was only five, I thought of his father, for they looked alike.A．For the first time B．Each time C．At the moment D．The first time 37．Living near the sea, __________.A．so we enjoy healthy air and beautiful sight.B．healthy air and beautiful sight is what we enjoy.C．we enjoy healthy air and beautiful sight.D．it is healthy air and beautiful sight is what we enjoy.38．----Is there anything you want from town?----I’m going to get ________.A．those letters mailing B．to mail those lettersC．those letters to mail D．those letters mailed39．Is this book ______ was given to you yesterday by your teacher?A．which B．that C．the one D．the one that40．Farming, _______ to human welfare, is now a small part of the economy of the country.A．essential as it is B．essential as is C．it is essential D．as essentialSection B:Directions: Complete the passage with the proper words in the box．Each word can only be used once．One word is not needed．After months of waiting, Chinese TV 41 finally got to see the first episode of "China's Got Talent " in late July．With the episodes （集）42 so far, the show has won millions of fans, but has also triggered controversy (引起争议)．"China's Got Talent" is a British-owned Chinese reality show put on by Dragon TV in Shanghai．It features 43 of all types and ages competing for a performing contract with Fremantle Media and Sony Music Entertainment.The plan is to have the finalists of "China's Got Talent," the winners of Britain's Got Talent, and the American and European versions of the show to perform together at the Shanghai Expo Culture Center.The 44 episode of the show, last Sunday, 45 a young man with no arms playing piano with his feet.Liu Wei who has been playing the piano since he was 19, 46 the audience and judges to tears with his performance．The 23-year-old said his motto was to "Die 47__ or live 48 ." He said he would never complain and would fight to make his dreams come true．Another act in Sunday's show was a poor couple who run a street food stall in Shanghai．The husband said he was taking part in the show to make his wife's dreams come true．She is a 49 singer and wants to buy a karaoke machine but they can't afford one．Their story also brought tears to the eyes of the judges.III．Reading ComprehensionSection A.Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D．Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Life is full of decisions．You may not realize the vast number of choices you face each day．Some choices are simple, like what to wear．But others are more__50__: deciding which friend to go out with or whether to go out at all．Life’s most difficult decisions __51__ choosing a university, a career and a husband or wife．For some people, decision-making comes pretty easily．__52__others, indecision is a serious problem that can stop them dead.Think about the last time you went to a coffee shop．Ordering your coffee should have been a simple task, but it probably __53__ at least four decisions．Your __54__ today has more opportunities, more choices and more options than ever before! Thirty-one ice cream flavors, 30-screen movie theaters, 300 cable channels and 3,000 songs on an ipod all __55__ one thing---a more complicated life．The more choices you have, the harder it is to decide.Indecisiveness leads to negative__56__．Hesitation in buying sale items results in payingmore later．Indecision can __57__result in missed opportunities．Boss may notice __58__and give an important project to someone more eager．Family, friends and coworkers may get tired of waiting for your decisions.Not making a decision means you allow __59__to be made for you---choices that you yourself might not like．Increased stress can result.There are many reasons why people struggle with decisions．Some people fear others’ opinions, and they worry that someone may be __60__by their decision．Others fear the consequences of a wrong choice．This prevents them from making any choice at all．Still others __61__ about finding the perfect choice．__62__,there’s no perfect choice．Every option has its pros and cons.The good news is that with each decision you make, the __63__ does get easier．And best of all…You’ll soon learn to trust yourself and your__64__.50．A．appealing B．inviting C．challenging D．surprising51.A．include B．exclude C．handle D．risk52．A．As for B．Regardless of C．Instead of D．But for53.A．acquired B．required C．made D．inquired54.A．life B．work C．entertainment D．recreation55.A．look forward to B．make up for C．add up to D．break away with56.A．convenience B．attitude C．outlook D．consequences57.A．besides B．also C．furthermore D．otherwise58.A．hesitation B．perseverance C．willingness D．personality59.A．opportunities B．freedoms C．choices D．opinions60.A．satisfied B．disappointed C．favored D．excited61.A．ensure B．relax C．figure D .stress62.A．In fact B．As though C．By chance D．Once again63.A．shade B．combination C．miscalculation D．process64.A．circumstances B．visions C．decisions D．confidencesSection BDirections: Read the following 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．65．As for Question Items ______, pupils’ evaluations can be said to rise at a steady rate as their teachers’ experience increases.A．1 and 4B．3 and 5C．6 and 8D．9 and 1066．In contrast to the new teachers, the middle-standing and veteran teachers seem to have made a remarkable improvement in their ability to _________.A．be fair to any pupil B．evaluate pupil’s progressC．present materials clearly D．understand and play with pupils 67．Pupils seem to regard the new and the middle – standing teachers as being more _________ than the veterans.A．relaxed in class B．interested in pupils’ ideasC．neat in appearance D．skillful at explaining68．According to the table, which of the following is right?A．In the new teachers’ classes, pupils seem to ask questions more freely.B．Pupils seem to be quite satisfied with the amount of time their teachers spend with them between classes.C．The evaluation of the middle – standing teachers is lower than that of the veterans in seven items.D．Though veterans do not play games with pupils during breaks, their teaching is rated highly.(B)Can you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike or drive a car? Learning these skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons．Learning about computers can be like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car．Once you have invested the time to master the skills, you will never go back to the old days．The new technology is simply too convenient and too powerful.Technological developments through the years have enabled us to do more with less effort．We have continuously looked for better ways of doing things．Each invention and new development has allowed us to extend our capabilities．Today we see one of the most dramatic technologies ever developed ---the computer．It extends the capabilities of our minds.Computers have saved organizations millions of dollars．Furthermore, these same computer systems have opened up new opportunities that would have gone undiscovered or neglected．The computer may multiply what we can do, and the return on investment is high．The growth of computer usage is surprising．On the other hand, the computer can do serious damage．Invasion of privacy, fraud（欺诈）, and computer-related mistakes are just a few shocking examples.The computer is like a double-edged sword．It has the ability to cut us free from some activities, but it can also cut deep into profits, personal privacy, and our society in general．How it is used is not a function of technology．It is strictly a function of how people decide to use or misuse this new technology．The choice is yours, and only through a knowledge of computer systems will you be able to avoid the dangers while enjoying the many, many benefits of the computer age.69.The writer thinks learning about computers is like learning how to ride a bike or drive a carbecause ________.A．it is simple and practical B．it needs a lot of practiceC．it leads people to new life experiences D．it takes much time to master the skills 70．According to the passage, computers bring people the following benefits except ________.A．avoiding mistakes B．saving moneyC．making money D．opening up opportunities71．According to the writer, the bad effects of computers can be avoided if we ______.A．have sound knowledge of computer systemsB．tell people not to misuse computersC．have strict rules over the use of computersD．make more investments in the technology(C)Reality television is a type of television programming which, it is claimed, presents unscripted(无剧本的) dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and features ordinary people rather than professional actors．It could be described as a form of artificial or “heightened” documentary．Although the type has existed in some form or another since the early years of television, the current explosion of popularity dates from around ．Reality television covers a wide range of television programming formats(格式).Two reality series — Survivor and American Idol — have been the top-rated series on American television for an entire season.Critics say that the term “reality television” is somewhat improper and that such shows frequently portray an adapted and highly influenced form of reality, with participants put in unusual locations or abnormal situations, sometimes coached to act in certain ways by off-screen handlers, and with events on screen manipulated(操控) through editing and other post-production techniques.Part of reality television’s appeal is due to its ability to place ordinary people in extraordinary situations．For example, on the ABC show, The Bachelor, an ordinary male dates a dozen women at the same time, travelling on extraordinary dates to different places．Reality television also has the potential to turn its participants into national celebrities(名人), outwardly in talent and performance programmes such as Pop Idol, though frequently Survivor and Big Brother participants also reach some degree of celebrity.Some people say that the name “reality television” is an inaccurate description for several styles of programme included．In competition-based programmes such as Big Brother and Survivor, and other special-living-environment shows like The Real World, the producers design the format of the show and control the day-to-day activities and the environment, creating a completely fabricated world in which the competition plays out．Producers specifically select the participants, and use carefully designed challenges, events, and settings to encourage particular behaviours and conflicts．Mark Burnett, creator of Survivor and other reality shows, has agreed with this assessment, and avoids the word “reality” to describe his shows; he has said, “I tell good stories．It really is not reality TV．It really is unscripted drama.”72.From the passage we can learn that Reality television ________.A．came into being in the 21th century B．tells real stories about ordinary peopleC．is all about competition and conflicts D．is very popular among the audience73.Reality TV attracted a large audience mainly because ________.A．it enables men to date with different womenB．it takes place in unusual or abnormal situationsC．it shows exceptional experience of average peopleD．it turns all participants into superstars74.The word “fabricated” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.A．actual B．impersonalC．isolated D．fictional75.The author writes this article to ________.A．analyze the present situation of reality televisionB．compare reality television with other forms of TV programmesC．reveal some of the unknown features of reality televisionD．criticize reality television for deceiving the publicSection C.Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for eachfour hoursof an educationaladventure．Observingrehabilitating Sea Turtles, lab experiments, taking our Exhibit Gallery challenge, and learning from educational beach activities are a unique and fun way to educate all ages about the fragile environment in Florida．We require a 1 to 10 ratio of chaperones to students．All chaperones within that ratio are free．The fee is $3 per student and $6 per any extra adult chaperones．The fee includes a three and a half hour program with interactive activities for the students．Payment should be made upon the arrival to the Marine Science Center．Please make checks payable to: County of Volusia Marine Science Center.．The students must be divided into groups of ten prior to arrival to the center．The students will be rotated throughout all of the activities provided.The Marine Science Center is locatedThe Marine Science Center is located at 100 Lighthouse Drive in Ponce Inlet．If arriving by bus, please stop the bus on the north (right) side of Lighthouse Drive directly across from the Marine Science Center entrance sign．Students will be escorted up the main sidewalk to the front entrance of the Marine Science Center．If arriving by separate cars, please park in the main parking lot to the right on Lighthouse Drive．Take the boardwalk to the Marine Science Center.The bus must be available to take students to and from the Marine Science Center and Lighthouse Point Park during the field trip for beach activities．Upon arrival the driver will get specific instructions on your program schedule.Section D.Directions: Read the passage carefully．Then answer the questions or complete the statements in no more than ten words:Just Ask GrandmaWe read and hear a lot about healthy eating in newspapers and on TV nowadays．Experts and nutritionists tell us what to eat, when to eat and how to eat to stay healthy, Some of their advice seems reasonable．Some just sounds strange．Who can we rely on?Well, ask yourself another question: How did people choose foods and stay healthy before there were nutrition experts? We relied on culture, which is another way of saying: on tradition and common sense.All of us carry around rules of thumb about eating that have been passed down in our families or plucked（采集）from culture．Earlier this year, US writer Michael Pollen posted a request about these rules on The New York Times website．Within days, he received more than 2,500 responses．Not all of them have stood the test of time or been confirmed by science, but all of them have something to teach us, Pollen said.Here are some of Pollen’s favorites:●My parents are both from Italy, and one of our family rules was that you could not leave thetable until you had finished your fruit．It was a great way to put fruit into our diets and also helped satiate（满足）our sweet tooth, keeping us away from less healthful sweets．– Marta C．Larusso●From my Romanian grandmother: “Breakfast, you should eat alone．Lunch, you should sharewith a friend．Dinner, give to your enemy.” – Irina A．Dumitrescu●Don’t eat anything that took more energy to ship than to grow．– Carrie Cizauskas●“It’s better to pay the grocer（食品商）than the doctor” was the saying that my Italiangrandmother would frequently use to remind us of the love and attention to detail that went in to her cooking – John Forti●If you are not hungry enough to eat an apple, then you are not hungry．– Emma Fogt●“Make and take your own lunch to work.” My father has always done this, and so have I．Itsaves money and you know what you are eating．– Hope Donovan Rider●Never eat something that is pretending to be something else, e.g.: chocolate-flavor sauce thatdoesn’t contain chocolate．– Sonya Legg81．Other than health experts, which other sources are there for us to turn to for advice on diet?82.What does the underlined sentence imply?83.According to Marta C．Larusso, we can both satiate our sweet tooth and keep away from lesshealthful sweets by_________________________________84.What did John Forti’s grandmother mean when she said, “It’s better to pay the grocer than thedoctor.”?第II卷（45分）I．Translation (20% )Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets.1．游客只有乘坐直升飞机才能到达山顶。
高三英语第二次月考模拟试题
高三第二次月考英语试题第一卷(三部分，共115分)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) 1．Where does the conversation most probably take place?A．At home．B．In a hotel．C．At a restaurant．2．Which of the following best describes the usual weather here in May?A．Cooler and drier． B．Warmer and drier．C．Warmer and rainier．3．What day is now best to go rock-climbing? A．Monday．B．Sunday．C．Saturday．4．What is the relationship between the two speakers?A．Uncle and niece．B．Aunt and nephew．C．Counsins．5．What did the woman do in the end?A．She charged the man a little less．B．She asked the man to pay her later．C. She made a mistake in adding up the cost．第二节(共15小题；每小题1．5分，满分22．5分)听下面一段对话，回答第6至7题。
6．How much is the phone bill for 3 months?A．$30.94．B．$140.44．C．$130．94．7．At what time are the phone calls more expensive?A．Between midnight and 6 a.m．B．Before 6 p.m．C．After 6 p.m．听下面一段对话，回答第8至9题。
高三英语第二次月考试题
高三英语第二次月考试题高三英语第二次月考试题本题共分两卷满分150分时间120分钟第一卷(115分)第一节听力部分(30分)第一节(共5小题;;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)1.What does theman want to be?A.An actor.B.A tor.C.A musician.2.How much willthe man pay if he takes the train?A.$7.B.$7.5.C.$15.3.What does thewoman want the man to do?A.See John.B.Practise basketball.C.Return John’s dictionary.4.Where are thetwo speakers?A.In the workplace.B.On a street.C.At home.5.How does thewoman feel at the man’s words?A.E_cited.B.Surprised.C.Frightened.第二节(共12小题;每小题1.5分,满分18分) 请听下面4段对话或独白,选出最佳选项.请听第6段材料,回答第6至8题.6.Who is theman?A.A passer-by.B.The car driver.C.Thetruck driver.7.What happenedaccording to the conversation?A.A car was hit on Highway 204.B.A turck burned on Highway 204.C.The driver of a truck was badly hurt.8.How soon willhelp come?A.In five minutes.B.In tenminutes.C.In fifteen minutes.9.What are thetwo speakers planning to do on Saturday afternoon?A.Watch a basketball match.B.play tennis.C.Have a party.10.When andwhere will the two speakers meet?A.At the woman’s place around 1:30.B.At the man’s place at 2:00.C.At the playground at 2:00.11.How manypeople will spend Saturday afternoon together?A.Three.B.Two.C.Four.请听第8段材料,回答第12至14题.12.What flightdoes the man have to take?A.A flight a night.B.A flight in the afternoon.C.A flight in the morning.13.Why does theman have to take that flight?A.To save money.B.Toattend a conference.C.To see a tor14.When does theman’s flight arrive in Chicago?A.At 6:45 am.B.At 8:30 am.C.At 9:00 am.请听第9段材料,回答第15至17题.15.What does thespeaker like reading?A.Sports news.B.Business news.C.Advertisements.16.On whichchannel does the speaker watch weather reports?A.Channel 4.B.Channel 14.C.Channel 44.17.What can welearn about the speaker?A.He is interested in English.B.He is fond of traveling.C.He likes reading newspapers.第三节(共3小题;每小题1.5分,满分4.5分)请听下面一段对话,用所听到的对话中的词或数填空,每空限填一个词或一个数. 请听第10段材料,回答第18至20题.Purpose of visiting the USAAttend a 18 on air pollutionTime of the meetingIn the first two weeks of 19SupporterUniversity of StanfordTime of leaving for the USAIn JanuaryDate to be informedOn January __20___第二节知识运用部分(45分)一．单选(15分,每题1分)21.---- Howabout the concert of Caiqin in Chongqing?----______! I want to enjoy it again!A. desperateB. toughC. abundantD.striking22. ---Won’t yougo shopping with your grandma?---_______ shepromises to buy me a new sweater.A. Now thatB. In caseC. UnlessD. If only23. ----Do you know_____leaders of South and NorthKorea shook hands again on thisOctober.----Yes, Loving peace is _____ must of history.A. The; aB./; the C. /; / D. The; the24.—— Their offer seems too good to betrue.—— Don’t worry. There is no condition .A. attachedB. accusedC. awaredD. accumulated25. The fuller use you can make time, the greatercontributions you will make_shy;_shy;___ societyA.in, toB.on, forC.of, toD. in, on26.----Do not have the water ____ all the time!----Say it to yourself! You still waitfor the matter_____!A. run; tobe solvedB. running; to be solvedC. running; being solvedD. running; solving27. All the speech competitors _____ remainin their own seats until the contest is over, according to the competition rule.A. mustB. mayC. shallD. may28. _____ The Yangtse River meets with The JialinRiver, it is my birthplace ____ I’d love to live and work.A. Where; thatB. In which; thatC. Where; whichD. Where; where29. The program 〝 Master’sLectures〞 of CCTV are both interesting and instructive .No wonder they reading public.A. appoint toB. account forC. appeal toD. appear on30. I was seeing the film 〝Nanking〞, a similar one I_____ to uncover the cruel Japanese Militarism______ the movie 〝Tokyo Trial〞.A. was seeing; withB. had seen; toC. have seen; toD. had seen; with31. When we believed that Alice was sad for _____ onthe broken window, Tom stood up to say that he himself is the one _____.A. blaming; blamedB. being blamed; to blameC. being blamed; blamedD. blaming; to blame32.He was the first___ common Chinese into Yi language, ____ to develop the localculture.A. translating; to helpB. to translate; tohelpC. to translate; helpingD. translating;helping33. Is it high time that our society ____ those who are____ off?A. care for; badlyB. cared for; badC. to care about; wellD. cared about; badly34. The moment the 12th Special Olympics Games____ open, people in the stadium cheered!A. will be declared;B. have beendeclaredC. declaredD.were declared35.______ I hadtime , I would have checked my answers again.A.IfB.UnlessC.HadD.When二．完型:(30分,每题1.5分)I was cleaning out an old bo_ when an old card caughtmy eye:Queen City Casket Company．〝What is it?〞 I wondered．I turned it over．There,in 36 ink,was a handwritten 37 .Immediately my mind traveled 38 many years．I was nine years old, walking downthe cold,wet streets of Springfield,with a bagof magazines on my shoulder．As walking as selling, my business was not busy. Just on my 39 again and again that day, I came to that Company finally,whose owner,Mr. Rader,had always taken me there to ask his workers 40 they wanted any magazines．Shaking off the 41like a wet dog, I entered Mr. Rader’s office．After a quick glance , he42 me over to the fire-place to getwarmth．Noticing the 43 , which maybe was too staring, onthe top of my 44 that I could not remember when to wearfirstly,he said,〝Come withme!〞,pulling me into his pickup 45 ．we pulledto a stop before a shoe store．Inside,a salesman 46 me with the finest pair of O_fords I had 47 seen in a supermarket with a dearmark．I48 about 10 feet tall when I got up 49 them．〝We’d likea pair of new socks too．〞 Mr. Rader said．Back in his office, Mr.Rader took out a 50 ,wrotesomething on it, and handed it to me．With 51 eyes,I read,〝Do to others as youwould have them do to you．〞 He said affectionately(深情地),〝Jimmy,I want youto 52 Ilove you〞．I saidgood-bye, and for the first time I 53 a flicker of hope that somehow things would be 54 ．With people like Mr. Rader in the world,there was hope,kindnessand love,and that would always make a 55 ．36. A. clear B. bright C.faded D. disappeared37．A．address B．letter C．message D．mark38．A．forward B．so C．ahead D．back 39．A．return B．rounds C．trip D．arrival 40．A．if only B．how C．whether D．why 41．A．dust B．sweat C．tail D．rain42．A．led B．followedC．watched D．carried43．A．hole B．mud C．water D．cover 44．A．magazine B．shoe C．sock D．bag 45．A．truck B．factory C．home D．office 46．A．dressed B．fitted C．showed D．comforted47．A．ever B．neverC．almost D．hardly48．A．tested B．touched C．e_istedD．felt49．A．for B．over C．dressing D．in50．A．pen B．paper C．card D．notebook51．A．tearful B．unbelievableC．curious. D．puzzled52．A．admit B．know C．consider D．e_press53．A．sensed B．transportedC．lost D．delivered54．A．mistaken B．fight C．all right D．impossible55．A．deal B．fortune C．choiceD．difference第三节阅读部分(40分,每题2分)AYou’ve got a problem. You’re going to go to universityin a different town and you need somewhere to live. Or perhaps you just don’tget on with your parents. What can you do? Have you ever thought of sharingaflat?I know all about it becauseI’ve been sharing flats for the past four years, since I moved to Edinburgh tostudy. I must admit my first e_perience was a bit of a disaster. I saw an advertisementin the newspaper from a girl who had a flat and was looking for a flat mate. When I met her, she seemed really nice, and I noticed that she had lots ofgreat CDs I wanted to hear and a big TV. However, I changed my mind about her afew days after I moved in. I came home from college one day and threw my booksand jacket onto the living room sofa. My flat mate looked at them, looked at meand shouted: ;I hope you’re not going to leave those there!; It was then I found out that she was absolutely obsessive(着魔似的) about being tidy. It was obvious that wewere incompatible(合不来), as I’m definitely not the world’s tidiest person. Imoved out after the first month.I then decided to trysharing a house with several people. I rented a room in a big old house, whichI shared with four other girls (two Brazilians,a Russian,and an Italian). It was great because the house was always full of young peoplefrom all over the world and we had lots of parties. However, there were threeproblems. Firstly, it was almost impossible to do any work because the house was so noisy. Secondly, there was only one bathroom, and there was always someone in it, especially first thing in the morning when I was already latefor class. But the biggest arguments we had were always the day the phone billarrived!After a year theforeign girls went home, and I decided to look for a new, preferably quieter flat! This time I decided to share with a friend, somebody I already knew well.We’ve been living here now for nearly a year and we get on really well --e_cept for her irritating habits of eating my yogurts(milk) and finishing the coffee! But it’sgreat having someone else to help pay the rent, to share their dinner with youwhen you’re too e_hausted to cook, and who, unlike your parents or your partner, doesn’t mind what time you get up or if you’ve left your bedroom in a mess. And best of all, when you’ve had a bad day or you’ve broken up withyour boyfriend you know there’s always someone to talk to.56. Why did the writer move out again fromthe big old house?A. Because she couldn’t do any homework due to the noise.B. Because she was always late when she lived there.C. Because she always left the room in a mess.D. Because the foreign girls had left.57. What does the underlined;irritating; mean?A. annoyingB.terrible.C. lovely.D.pleasant.58. We can know from the passage thatA. the writer is a college studentB. the writer is a foreignerC. the writer can’t get along well with othersD. the writer doesn’t like to live with her friend59. What is the intention of the author?A. To persuade the reader not to share a flat.B. To tell us how to get along well with the flat mate.C. To show her opinion about sharing a flat.D. To uncover the difficulty of renting houses60. What is the attitude of the writertowards flat-sharing?A. She is against it.B. She is for it.C. She is upset with it.D. She is worried about it.BSpace travel is definitelybad for astronauts’ bones, reducing their bone density(密度) after only amonth of weightlessness, according to French research published on Friday. Laurence Vico and his fellow workers at St Etienne University called for moreresearch into the effects of microgravity, after their study of 15 astronautsfrom the Russian MIR station showed bone loss continued throughout space flights.〝Bone loss was especiallystriking in four astronauts, 〞 the scientists reported in the Lancet MedicalJournal. They measured the bone mineral density (BMD) of bones in theforearmand lower leg of the astronauts who had spent one to si_ months in space. TheBMD loss was significant in the tibia(胫骨) of the lower leg, aweight-bearing bone, but barely changed in the radius(桡骨) of the forearm. 〝Our results indicate the need to investigate not only on different bones, butalso in different areas of the same bone since not all sites of the skeleton are similarly affected by space conditions, 〞 they added. Without gravity thebody isn’t bearing any weight so there is no need for calcium (钙) which makesbones strong, and it becomes empty into the bloodstream. The research team suggested in future scientists should try to determine if the loss of bone density was only on weight-bearing bones on longer flights, also the possiblerecovery after returning to Earth.61. Frenchscientists did their research on Russian astronauts, because _______.A. they only cared for theRussian astronautsB. they were not interestedin their own astronautsC. the Russian governmentinvited them to do their researchD. the Russian astronautsworked in space for a long time62. Scientistshave found that _______.A. the BMD loss may causeserious illness to astronautsB. the BMD loss may causesome change in astronauts’ bodiesC. astronauts shouldn’t careabout the BMD lossD. astronauts should takesome calcium before space travel63. What causethe BMD loss to astronauts, according to this passage?A. The food they eat inspace. B. The drinks they take in space.C. The temperature in space.D. The gravity in space.CNot everyone in the world requires the same amount ofliving space．The amount of space a person needs aroundhim is a cultural difference,not an economic one．Knowing your own psychological(心理的) space needs is important because they strongly affectyour choices,including,fore_ample,the number of bedrooms in the home．If you were brought up in a two-children family andboth you and your sister or brother had your own bedrooms,the chances are,if youhave two children or more,that you also will offer separate bedrooms for them．In America,fore_ample,they train peopleto want to have their own rooms by giving them their own rooms when they are babies．This is very rare in the world that in manyother countries the baby sleeps in the same bed with his parents or in bed nearthem．The space in the home also shows a lotabout psychological space needs．Some families gather closer to each other and the size of their house has nothing to do with it．Others have separate little corners where familymembers go to be alone,Although it is true that, psychological space needs are not decided by economic reasons,they sometimes have to be changed a littlebecause of economic pressures．It is almost impossible,however,to completely change your psychological space needs．64. The first sentence in paragraph 1 〝Noteveryone in the world requires the same amount of living space〞 meanA.no two people need e_actlythe same amount of living spaceB. living space requirements are notalways the sameC.the world requires the same amount ofliving spaceD.nobody needs a required amount of livingspace65.Somefamilies gather closer to each other at home than others because ．A.they have limited living spaceB.they are brought up in a large familyC.it satisfies their psychological spaceneedsD.the children in the family sleep inthe same bed with their parents66.Which ofthe following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Americans are trained to live inlarge rooms at birth．B.Economic situation decides one’samount of space needs．C. People’s psychological space isdecided by their own nationalities.D. Knowing your psychological spaceneeds can be of value and help.67.Accordingto the writer of the passage,psychological space needs ．A.are not affected by income at allB.can hardly be changed altogetherC.can be changed if you make up yourmind to do soD.have nothing to do with culturalbackgroundD.Many immigrants(移民) to the UnitedStates find the decision to seek better lives for their families in America canhave an une_pected and tragic consequence. Deep differences with their childrendevelop over language and culture.〝Many immigrants arrive herewithout much education. Their kids soon gain language skills and also streetmarts(耍时髦) on how to live in America, leaving the parents at a disadvantage,〞Ileana , Roses, pastor of a Methodist church group operating in Virginia, said.〝Not only that but they find they cannot relate to children who quickly absorbAmerican culture,〞 she said. According to the US Census Bureau(人口调查局), the number offoreign born or first generation Americans reached 55 million last year, arecord one in five of the total population. A government survey of 922 immigrants in 2000 found that nearly 40 percent of those who had been in theUnited States for more than 15 years would still like to take English classesif they had the time. Two thirds of low income households depended on their children for translation. Psychologists(心理学家) and sociologists say parents can lose their position of authority(权威) in a family as a result and the effects of that can be far-reaching. Children e_posed to American popculture that praises youth and se_uality often rebel when their parents try toimpose the conservative values they brought with them. 〝Americanization erodes(侵蚀) all importantaspects of parenting,〞 said Richard Weissbourd, who teaches education at Harvard University. 〝I feel a part of me is dying with my children. They don’tlisten to my music. I have to play it on Sunday morning when they are not around,〞 said an immigrant.68.What troublesthe immigrant parents most is ___________.A. that they can’tunderstand the English languageB. that they lose theirposition of authority in their familiesC. that their children havelost sense of their own national valuesD. how they can master theEnglish language as soon as possible69. From the passage we caninfer that the population of the states at present is about____.A. 275 millionB. 220 millionC. 255 millionD. smaller than 250 million70. Which of thefollowing is true according to the passage?A.All the immigrants had e_pected the troubles they would meet before they wentto the US.B. Two thirds of immigrantfamilies are low income households.C. American culture shows aspirit against conservative social and cultural values.D. American pop culture putsthe immigrant families at a disadvantage.71. Which of thefollowing is probably the title of the report?A. The Result of the USCensusB. The Differences BetweenParents and Children in the USC. The Troubles of theAmerican ImmigrantsD. Role Reversal(颠倒) Troubles ManyParents and ChildrenE.Read the following advertisement andcomplete the e_ercisesHOW TO BOOKBookingopens for Beckett Shorts on 8 September.BYTELEPHONEForcredit card bookings. Calls are answered.BO_OFFICE01789295623 9a.m.-8.p.m.(Mon.-Sat.)0541541051(24hours,7days,nobooking charge).BY FA_Forcredit card bookings. Please allow at least 48 hours for reply,if required.BO_OFFICE01789261974 or 01862 387765BYPOSTPleaseenclose a cheque or credit card details together with an SAE or add 50p to thetotal amount to cover postage. Please send to the Bo_Office,RST,Stratford-upon-Avon,CV376BB.Bookingopens for all other plays on19 September.INPERSONBO_OFFICERSThall,9:30a.m.-8p.m.(Mon.-Sat.)(6p.m.whentheatres are closed).OVERSEASBOOKINGTheeasiest method of payment is by credit card.Youcan also pay by:Eurocheque(up to￡500)you’veyour card number written on the back.PAYINGFOR YOUR TICKETSCREDITCARDSWe acceptVisa,Master Card,AmericanE_press and Diners Club. Please give the card number,nameand address of card holder.CHEQUESCheques and postal orders should bepayable to:Royal ShakespeareTheatre.72.Inwhich of the following ways of booking does one probably have to pay e_tra money?A.In person.B.Bytelephone. C.By fa_. D.Bypost.73.One has to wait for 2 days orlonger for a reply if he/she pays.A.in personB.by telephoneC.byfa_D.by post74.What is a useful number to callat 11 a.m.Sunday?A.01789295623 B.0541 541051 C.01789 261174 D.01862 38766575.Which of the following is right?A. Payment by post for overseas bo_ is the easiest wayB. If you useAmerican E_press to pay, the name and card number are enough for the card holderC. If paying byEurocheque, putting your card number written on the back is not the only thingrequired.D. Beckett Shorts Booking opens at the end of September.第二卷(35分)第一节:短文改错(10分)Dear editor,Some years ago, my hometown was used to be a beautiful place76.Thick trees and grass can be seen all over the hills,77.As time going on, people destroyed almost the whole78.forests grow more crops. To make matters worse, people let their 79.cattles eat up the grass. So, you can only see wasteland80.instead green forests now. As a result, when it rains, the81.soil is washed down the hills and in the rivers. Strong winds also 82.blow away the valuable soil lie on the top of the fields.83.I did hope all the people will take good care of the forests84.and plant more trees to improve our living conditions better.85.第二节:书面表达(25分)广告在现代生活中随处可见,弊益明显.请以〝The Advantage and Disadvantage of Advertisement〞为题,写一篇100字左右的文章.注意文中须出现以下信息提示;AdvantageDisadvantage促销虚假信息提供信息,扩大消费者选择面误导消费降低价格浪费时间关注社会问题浪费金钱视觉享受,心情愉悦等视觉疲劳高三第二次月考英语试题答案卷1．听力填空18.19.20.2．短文改错Dear editor,Some years ago, my hometown was used to be a beautiful place76.Thick trees and grass can be seen all over the hills,77.As time going on, people destroyed almost the whole78.forests grow more crops. To make matters worse, people let their 79.cattles eat up the grass. So, you can only see wasteland80.instead green forests now. As a result, when it rains, the81.soil is washed down the hills and in the rivers. Strong winds also 82.blow away the valuable soil lie on the top of the fields.83.I did hope all the people will take good care of the forests84.and plant more trees to improve our living conditions better.85.3．书面表达英语答案听力:cccabaabba cabab ccconference February 10th单选:dcaac bcdcb bcdcc完型CCDBC DAABA BADDC ABACD阅读daacbdbd bcdb bacc dcbc改错:1．去掉was2. can→could3. with或going→went4. forest 后加to5. cattles→cattle 6instead 后加of 7. in→into8. lie→lying9. do 10. 去掉better或improve→make作文:Adsare around us everyday and everywhere with its apparent advantage anddisadvantage. We are involved into it, e_periencing its goods and bads.People who are for it believe that ads provide the information about latest products so as to increase sales and decease the cost of goods. It helpscustomers to choose among all the available products by e_plaining features,functions or service. 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高三英语第二次月考试卷 英语 试题(共29页)
中学(zhōngxué)2021-2021学年度高三英语第二次月考试卷(2021年10月6日) 本套试卷由四个局部组成，分为〔选择题〕和〔非选择题〕。
一共150分，考试时间是是120分钟。
注意：1．在答题之前，学生必须将本人的姓名、班级、座号用钢笔或者墨水笔写在答题卷的方框范围内。
2．每一小题选出之答案后，请写在答题卷对应题目的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净。
答案不能答在试卷上。
3．在考试完毕之后，学生可只交答题卷。
4．76-80答案填涂时请注意，E答案将AB涂黑，F将BC涂黑，G将CD涂黑。
第一局部：听力〔一共两节，满分是30分〕做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。
录音完毕以后，你将试卷上之答案写到答题卷上。
第一节：听对话或者独白〔一共15小题；每一小题1.5分，满分是22.5分〕听下面5段对话或者独白。
每段对话或者独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在答题卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或者独白前，你将有时间是阅读每个小题，每一小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的答题时间是。
每段对话或者独白读两遍。
听第一段对话(duìhuà)，答复第1—2题。
1.Where does this conversation take place?A. At an airport.B. At a seaport.C.At a railway station.2.How soon will the man get on board?A. In about 10 minutes.B. In about 20 minutes.C.In about 30 minutes.听第二段对话，答复第3—5题。
3.What color carpet does the man suggest?A. Blue.B. White.C. Cream.4.What is the possible result the man worries about?A.She can’t return the carpet if she doesn’t like it.B.She can’t choose the right color for the carpet.C.She can’t afford the high price of the carpet.5.Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. In a store.B. In the street.C. In the woman’s house.听第三段对话，答复第6—8题。
重庆市第一中学2023-2024学年高三下学期2月月考英语试卷
重庆市第一中学2023-2024学年高三下学期2月月考英语试卷一、听力选择题1．What will the woman do first?A．Go shopping.B．Go back home.C．Go swimming.2．Who is the man’s hero?A．Steve Jobs.B．Stephen Hawking.C．Tim Berners-Lee.3．What time does the train leave for Darlington?A．At 2:00 p.m.B．At 6:00 p.m.C．At 7:00 p.m.4．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a library.B．In a bookstore.C．In a dormitory.5．Why is the woman worried?A．Because she has no study plan.B．Because she has too much homework.C．Because she doesn’t have much time for study.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is the woman looking forward to?A．Running.B．Healthy food.C．Strength training.7．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．Health.B．Wealth.C．Diet.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What do the speakers usually do for lunch?A．Have a party in the office.B．Meet in the building's cafe.C．Go to a downtown restaurant.9．What must the speakers do before leaving?A．Finish their reports.B．Attend the company's celebration.C．Have a group lunch.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
湖南省邵阳市邵东市第一中学2025届高三9月第二次月考(9.22-9.23)英语试卷
邵东一中2024年下学期高三第二次月考英语科试卷时间：120分钟总分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分7.5 分)听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman doing?A. Repairing a computer.B. Making a payment.C. Requesting a refund.2. Why does the man come to the woman?A. To invite her to dinner.B. To give her a present.C. To seek some advice.3. What is the man going to do first?A. Make reservations.B. Check with his wife.C. Work out a plan.4. What is the woman’s opinion on the new building?A. Unattractive.B. Pretty.C. Unique.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Salesman and customer.B. Householder and renter.C. Colleagues.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 秒听第6 段材料，回答第6 、7 题。
江苏省丹阳高级中学2024届高三下学期2月月考英语试卷(含答案)
江苏省丹阳高级中学2024届高三下学期2月月考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解The Self-Portrait ChallengeHave you ever done a self-portrait in an art lesson at school? Today, we’re challenging you to write self-portrait poems. It’s not uncommon to feel like the way people see you on the outside doesn’t quite match up with how you feel on the inside. So creating a self-portrait can be a good opportunity to address those differences and present the realest, truest version of yourself.Your challenge is to create a self-portrait in lines, using words instead of paint. Read on for some more inspiration.Writing Tips● Have a go at writing a list of metaphors exploring your physical appearance, starting from your head and working your way down towards your feet.● Instead of representing yourself directly, take on another character, such as a fictional character, a historical figure, or even a different version of yourself.● Play around with personification, by taking on the voice of a physica l object in your poem. Think about what a self-portrait from the point of view of a mirror, or a bowl of your favourite food would look like?How to enterThis challenge is for writers aged up to 25 based anywhere in the world. The deadline is 23:59 GMT, 17 March 2024. You can send a poem, or poems, written down, or as video orto make a free Submittable account to submit in this way. Using Submittable helps our team to administrate and process entries more quickly. Selected poets will be published on Young Poets Network.1．What does the Self-portrait Challenge encourage participants to do?A. Explore true selves.B. Convey positive emotions.C. Illustrate personal profiles.D. Compare different personalities.2．What is suggested to better handle the challenge?A. Using simple language.B. Presenting yourself directly.C. Taking a different point of view.D. Focusing on physical appearance.3．What is “Submittable” likely to be?A. A writing tool.B. A search engine.C. An email account.D. An online platform.In this age of Internet chat, videogames and reality television, there is no shortage of mindless activities to keep a child occupied. Yet, despite the competition, my 8-year-old daughter Rebecca wants to spend her leisure time writing short stories. She wants to enter one of her stories into a writing contest; a competition she won last year.As a writer I know about winning contests, and about losing them. I know what it is like to work hard on a story only to receive a rejection slip from the publisher. I also know the pressures of trying to live up to a reputation created by previous victories. What if she doesn’t win the con test again? That’s the strange thing about being a parent. So many of our own past scars and dashed hopes can surface.An enligh tenment came last week when I asked her, “Don’t you want to win again?” “No,” she replied, “I just want to tell the story of an angel going to first grade.”I had just spent weeks correcting her stories as she spontaneously told them. Telling myself that I was merely an experienced writer guiding the young writer across the hall, I offered suggestions for characters, conflicts and endings for her tales. The story about a fearful angel starting first grade was quickly “guided” by me into the tale of a little girl with a wild imagination taking her first music lesson. I had turned her contest into mine without even realizing it.Staying back and giving kids space to grow is not as easy as it looks. Because I know very little about farm animals who use tools or angels who go to first grade, I had to accept the fact that I was co-opting (借用) my daughter’s experience.While stepping back was difficult for me, it was certainly a good first step that I will quickly follow with more steps, putting myself far enough away to give her room but close enough to help if asked. All the while I will be reminding myself that children need room to experiment, grow and find their own voices.4．What do we learn from the first paragraph?A. Children do find lots of fun in many mindless activities.B. Rebecca draws on a lot of online materials for her writing.C. Rebecca is much too occupied to enjoy her leisure time.D. A lot of distractions compete for children’s time nowadays.5．What does the author say about her own writing experience?A. She does not quite live up to her reputation as a writer.B. Her way to success is full of pains and frustrations.C. She is constantly under pressure of writing more.D. Most of her stories are rejected by publishers.6．Why does Rebecca wan t to enter this year’s writing contest?A. She wants to share her story with readers.B. She believes she possesses real talent for writing.C. She is sure of winning with her mother’s help.D. She has won a prize in the previous contest.7．What’s the author’s advice for parents?A. A writing career is not for every child to pursue.B. Children should be allowed room to grow through experiences.C. Parents should keep an eye on the activities their kids engage in.D. Children should be given every chance to voice their options.Andrea Lankford quit her job after spending 12 years as a National Park Service forester specializing in search and rescue missions in scenic and remote American landscapes. However, decades later, three young hikers went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). She found herself unable to turn away from the three separate cases despite challenges in the inquiry into them.Trail of the Lost was her answer.It’s an absorbing nonfiction narrative (叙事) about the three hikers, including their lives and those of the people looking for them. It also explores the history of the PCT and the rich subculture, practices and even literature that surround it and those who undertake the 2,650-mile journey.The book is a rich multilayered narrative that works on three different levels. The first is the story of each of the three hikers. Lankford offers a biography (传记) of each of the missing men and shows them through the eyes of those who knew them well and those who joined the search.Right underneath the narratives about the three hikers are the stories of everyone looking for them. Lankford played a role in each search but she allowed friends, family and even strangers to occupy center stage throughout most of the narrative. The story looks at the role of missing person Facebook groups in the searches and how crucial word of mouth can be. Many warm-hearted individuals came forth and became instrumental in the searches orprovided valuable information. But Lankford also writes of the many who lied for no apparent reason and confused the investigations.The narrative also shines a light on diverse aspects of the PCT. Lankford, who has hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and was the first person to mountain bike the 800-mile Arizona Trail, knows just how the PCT is physically and mentally demanding. Besides, the book explores threats from mountain lions to people with bad intentions who don’t observe the PCT’s unspoken moral rules, serving as a revelation of the well-known, hidden or ignored dangers of the PCT.Written with a clear, fast-paced, straightforward style, Trail of the Lost is as full of hope and humanity as it is packed with pain, sorrow, danger and tension. Read it and you’ll find more than you seek.8．What led Lankford to write Trail of the Lost?A. Her love for her prior career.B. Her strong attachment to the PCT.C. The stress from the missing families.D. Her investigation into hikers’ disappearance.9．What is presented on the second level of the book?A. Efforts by different people in searches.B. A string of wilderness survival tips.C. Approaches to information classification.D. Respective stories of the three hikers.10．What’s the purpose of mentioning Lankford’s previous adventures?A. To promote her book.B. To make her a celebrity.C. To motivate hikers to challenge themselves.D. To stress the difficulty of hiking the PCT.11．What can we say about the book?A. It targets single youth.B. It’s a romantic novel.C. It’s based on actual events.D. It’s a detailed account of a journey.The idea that we need to eat meat to get enough protein and iron is a common misconception. It ignores the abundance of protein and iron in many plant-based foods. Likewise, while we typically associate omega-3 fatty acids with fish, fish themselves absorb these into their tissue by eating seaweed, which we can consume directly without theconcerns of exposure to microplastics in fish flesh.Indeed, a whole-food, plant-based diet can provide all essential nutrients except for vitamin B12. While modern sanitation (卫生) allows humans to consume clean produce unpolluted by dirt, we can easily and cheaply obtain oral B12 supplements (补充).Obviously, significantly reducing our consumption of meat would carry vast benefits. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death around the world. Eating highly processed foods and red meat has been repeatedly demonstrated to promote underlying mechanisms of cancer and cardiovascular disease, such as inflammation(炎症)and damage to the lining of blood vessels (血管).Mounting evidence points to the benefits of a whole-food, plant-based diet. Studies from 2017found that a vegetarian diet is associated with a 25 percent relative risk reduction for coronary heart disease and an 8 percent relative risk reduction for cancer, with a vegan diet related to a 15 percent relative risk reduction for cancer.Besides harming ourselves, eating meat harms others. Factory farming practices oftenOvercrowding of livestock and workers promotes the spread of disease among both people and animals, putting us all at risk for future pandemics. The overuse of antibiotics (抗生素) to accelerate animal growth and precautiously treat the infections anticipated as a result of living in unclean and overcrowded conditions can promote antibiotic resistance.While national and international action is undoubtedly needed to fight immoral factory farming practices, educators and policy makers should consider the importance of acting as role models for healthy behaviors themselves as well as advocating for policies that ensure better nutritional access and education for others. All of these should not be excuses for individuals to resist changes in their own lives and communities. Societies change only when enough individuals within them alter their behavior.12．The author writes the first two paragraphs mainly to ______.A. introduce a false belief in nutrition sourceB. compare the differences between two dietsC. highlight the importance of nutrition intakeD. show the concerns of healthy diet advocates13．Which of the following logic chains is reasonable according to the passage?A.B.C.D.14．What does the underline d word “entail” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. escape.B. involve.C. balance.D. overcome. 15．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. A Meatless Diet Is Better for YouB. Food Problems Call for Joint EffortsC. Say No to Processed Meat ConsumptionD. Eatable Greens or Not? That Is a Question二、七选五16．We humans are comparison creatures. ①________ This quality may have evolved as a means of helping us fit into the social hierarchy (等级) of the cultures we inhabited. Regardless of the reasons, social comparison plays a significant role in how we view and evaluate ourselves, and how we interact with our world.It used to be that our primary reference of comparison was our local communities, primarily neighbors and co-workers. Because we tend to gather around those similar to ourselves in terms of educational level, work income, and shared interests, the range of differences when we compared ourselves to others was fairly small. Unfortunately, with the emergence of the Internet, we can now compare ourselves to literally anyone in the world. ②________ What had in previous generations been a small gap in our comparisons has now become so large and unattainable.③________ When so many people that are easily discoverable on the Internet seem to be so successful. famous, influential and beautiful, given our preference to compare, it is difficult not to have it influence how we view ourselves. Sadly, these comparisons usually result in our feeling inadequate and “less than”.These harmful comparisons also damage our emotional lives. When we feel lacking, we experience a variety of unpleasant and unhealthy emotions. We feel jealousy and envy for what others have and what we lack. ④________It’s one thing to realize that you compare yourself to others. It’s another thing to recognize that social comparison is often corrosive (逐步侵蚀的) to you in so many ways psychologically and emotionally. It’s an entirely other thing to stop yourself from comparing yourself to others. ⑤________A. We are constantly measuring ourselves against other people.B. Yet it is possible, and it is worth the effort for your mental health.C. Thus, we are now exposed to groups that are quite different from us.D. We believe that there is something wrong with us compared to others.E. We can even feel bitterness and anger at others for the unfairness of it all.F. Comparing ourselves to others has the potential to increase our life experience.G. This new level of comparison has huge implications for our psychological lives.三、完形填空（15空）“A new student is waiting in your room.” My principal announced. “Name’s Mary. I’ll talk to you about her.” I nodded, some materials in my hands. “Fine,” I said. “We’re makinglooked into my eyes. A chill went through me. The eyes in that face were unexpectedlydistributed materials and then hurried to the office. There I learned weeks ago, someone hadI returned and grabbed a chance to explain this to my students. “It may be a long timeunderstood. On Valentine’s Day, Mary’s envelopes overflowed. Alt hough studying each card“Look at Mary’s basket. So pretty!” I was dumbfounded at its beauty, asking how she“Mother loved flowers.”followers in my desk just to remind me of the lasting power of love.17．A. involved B. promoted C. adopted D. proposed18．A. spread B. folded C. swung D. extended19．A. movement B. response C. complaint D. cooperation20．A. strange B. full C. sharp D. empty21．A. sliding B. securing C. settling D. seeking22．A. presence B. absence C. existence D. violence23．A. crazy B. withdrawn C. aggressive D. risky24．A. kindness B. mercy C. love D. comfort25．A. after B. when C. until D. before26．A. comments B. reactions C. approaches D. impressions27．A. came up B. took up C. came out D. took out28．A. grades B. spirits C. insights D. relations29．A. otherwise B. furthermore C. therefore D. nevertheless30．A. normal B. pretty C. depressed D. lovely31．A. gift B. talent C. miracle D. basket四、短文填空32．The Village Super Football League, or the “Cunchao” in Chinese, in Rongjiang county, Southwest China’s G uizhou Province came to ①________ end on Saturday night. The grass-roots sport tournament lasted for nearly three months, and the locals in the region reaped the benefits of the greatly ②________ (boost) economy.Each weekend ③________ (see) the sports facility in Rongjiang county crowded by football fans from all over China. An owner of a snack stall near the football venue could earn about 800 yuan each day during the weekend. ④________ the beginning of the “Cunchao”, the government of Rongjiang county has set aside a special area for night time economy, including free stalls, areas for barbecue, snacks and cold drinks, ⑤________ became another local popular venue following football field.From July 1 to 16, Rongjiang county recorded a total of 921,200 visits, generating an income of 1.08 billion yuan. ⑥________(variety) of local traditional agricultural and textile (纺织品) products also gained huge popularity due to the football tournament, ⑦________the online and offline sales surpassed 20 million yuan, according to the report. Undoubtedly, football related products are the best ⑧________ (sell) souvenirs among local stores.A yellow cow, together with three black haired pigs and three goats, ⑨________ (award) to the winners of the “Cunchao” tournament. All the livestock were ⑩_________ (local) raised. Enterprises sponsored the game with rice, pork and fish, which sparked hot discussion among Chinese netizens.五、书面表达33．假定你是中学生李华，来自美国的Mr. White将担任你校外教。
高三英语二次月考试题附答案解析
高三英语月考试题二第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第二部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21. [2013·辽宁卷] —I'm afraid you have the wrong number.—Sorry! ________．A．See you later B．I didn't know thatC．Hold on, please D．I hope I didn't bother you22. （基础题）I can't go to that opera.________，seventy dollars is just too much for me to spend in one evening.A．In other words B．On the wholeC．In a way D．I mean23. （基础题）Pleasant music is often played ________ classes to make students refreshed and relaxed for a while.A．after B．betweenC．among D．over24.[2013·保定期末调研]Everyone should learn something about first aid, for every second will ________ in an emergency.A. play B．countC．happen B．show25. [2013·重庆卷] When I was little, my mother used to sit by my bed, ________ me stories till I fell asleep.A．having told B．tellingC．told D．to tell26.[2013·福建卷] The girl has a great interest in sport and ________ badminton classes twice a week over the last three years.A. tookB. is takingC. takesD. has been taking27．[2013·四川卷] ________ you said at the meeting describes a bright future for the company.A. WhenB. HowC. WhatD. That28．（基础题）—Have you got used to the Chinese food, Robert?—Yes, But I don't like ________ when a Chinese host keeps serving me the food I don't like.A．this B．thatC．those D．it29．[2013·山西二诊]It________ convenient to travel in this city when the subway is completed next year.A．is B．wasC．will be D．has been30.（基础题）—How much shall I pay for the phone call?—You________. This is free of charge.A．shouldn‟t B．can‟t C．don‟t have to D．mustn‟t31. [2013·北京卷] I took my driving license with me on holiday, ________ I wanted to hire a car.A. in caseB. even ifC. ever sinceD. if only32. [2013·浙江卷] The museum will open in the spring with an exhibition and a viewing platform ________ visitors can watch the big glasshouses being built.A. whatB. whereC. whenD. why33. There are a small number of people involved, possibly ________twenty.A. as few asB. as little asC. as many asD. as much as34. [2013·无锡一中质检] It was not until I was injured in a car accident ________ the real American society.A．that I found out B．when I found outC．did I find out D．that did I find out35.[2013·东北育才双语学校模拟]—Kathleen，________Mr. Heller is waiting for you outside.—Just a second. I'm on________ phone.A. a; the B．/; theC．a; / D．/; /第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)[2013·辽宁卷]阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
河北省衡水市2024-2025学年高三上学期第二次调研考试(9月月考)英语试题
河北省衡水市2024-2025学年高三上学期第二次调研考试（9月月考）英语试题一、阅读理解Below are some strategies that can be employed in class to engage students in learning activities.Think — Pair — ShareThis technique is popular in the lower elementary grades to encourage speaking and listening skills. First, ask students to think about their response to a question, and then ask them to pair up with another person, usually someone nearby. The pair discuss their response, and then they share that response with a larger group.FishbowlA fishbowl is organized with two four student groups who sit facing each other in the center of the room. All the other students sit in a circle around them. Those students seated in the center discuss the question. Students on the outside circle take notes. In a variation, students on the outside may provide quick notes known as “fish food” by passing them to students on the inside for use in their discussion.Concentric CirclesOrganize students into two circles, one outside circle and one inside circle so that each student on the inside is paired with a student on the outside. The teacher poses a question to the whole group. Each pair discuss how to respond. After this brief discussion, the students on the outside circle move one space to the right. This will mean each student will be part of a new pair. The teacher can have them share the results of that discussion or pose a new question.PyramidStudents begin this strategy in pairs and respond to a discussion question with a single partner. At a signal from the teacher, the first pair join another pair which creates a group of four. These groups of four share their ideas. Next, the groups of four move to form groups of eight in order to share their best ideas. This grouping can continue until the whole class is joined up in one large discussion.1．Which strategy can a teacher adopt if he doesn’t want all the students to speak?A．Think — Pair — Share.B．Fishbowl.C．Concentric Circles.D．Pyramid.2．What’s a unique aspect of Concentric Circles?A．Students change partners.B．Students respond to a question.C．Students pass notes to each other.D．Students take turns to present their ideas. 3．How does Pyramid work?A．Best ideas are collected for a presentation.B．One group combines with another with each step.C．The whole class work together to carry out a project.D．Groups of four move around the classroom to share ideas.Malonga was born in Brazzaville, Congo, where his grandmother owned a restaurant. His love for food and cooking started there. He spent his teenage years in Germany and he started his career working in top European restaurants.In 2015, he competed in the French Top Chef TV show as the first Black chef to do so. When it came time to open his own restaurant, he took a two - year tour of the African continent, seeking inspiration.He opened Meza Malonga in 2020. Dinners at Meza Malonga have no menu — the meal changes based on seasonally available ingredients(食材)and what’s exciting Malonga at the moment. Giant windows open onto the hills of Kigali. The chefs present each course. There’s nobody yelling(大喊), “Yes chef!” and Malonga pointedly refers to “our restaurant… our menu… our project.” His longest employee is Frank Buhigiro, who says “The way we work is like we are family. You know, we don’t have pressure because we get time to think and create.”The restaurant is only open for eight months out of the year. For the other four months, Malonga and his team travel the continent. They experience different African cuisines first - hand, and source unique ingredients. But it’s more driven, more intense, than just sourcing. Malonga has visited 48 African countries, eating his way across the continent. Upon returning to Kigali, he brings back new flavors as souvenirs(纪念品). He describes new tastes like a shiny new toy. “Right now, I’m eating cassava leaves — I love it!”Malonga wants to carve out a space for African food in the global fine dining scene. Something he thinks is increasingly possible based on how people travel. Now, he says, people book trips not based on where they sleep, but where they eat.4．What gave Malonga his early inspiration for his career?A．A European cooking show.B．A famous chef in Germany.C．His book about African cuisine.D．His grandmother’s restaurant.5．In what way is Meza Malonga unique?A．It combines dining with traveling.B．It has a fixed menu that never changes.C．Diners can choose their own ingredients.D．The chefs present each course to the diners.6．What’s the working atmosphere like in Meza Malonga?A．Easy and simple.B．Warm and relaxing.C．Formal but exciting.D．Positive but tense.7．What is the main purpose of Malonga and his team’s travels across Africa?A．To enhance their team spirit.B．To search for designs for toy souvenirs.C．To experience cuisines and source ingredients.D．To seek suitable locations for opening new restaurants.Ernesto Gomez’s journey into ornithology (鸟类学) began with a childhood encounter with scarlet macaws as they flew past him in the green rainforest of Chiapas, Mexico. This experience fired a lifelong passion for birds and conservation, leading him to specialize in ornithology and join Pronatura Península deY ucatán (PPY), an environmental conservation group in Mexico.Gomez’s work is supported by Fish and Wildlife Service grant programs that improves wetland habitats for migratory birds and promotes environmental education and research. One of Gomez’s key projects involves restoring and managing wetland habitats in the Yucatan Peninsula, which has led to the return of several species. These efforts not only support bird populations butalso reduce the vulnerability of coastal communities by improving their capacity to adapt to environmental risks.Community engagement is central to PPY’s success, with the annual Toh Festival being a key example. This festival, named after a bird of cultural significance, hosts a variety of bird-related activities from March to November, including birding marathons, photo expeditions (探险), contests, tours, and workshops. These events inspire community members to appreciate and protect the region’s rich biodiversity.As a nature photographer, Gomez approaches his work with respect for the wildlife, aiming to remain careful to avoid disturbing the birds. His photography serves a higher purpose, creating media communications that support PPY’s environmental education and community outreach initiatives. His images not only record the beauty of birds but also provide a window into their world, inspiring people to learn more about the challenges they face and the habitats they depend on.Ernesto Gomez proved to us the power of photography to inspire and educate. His work ensures that the beauty of Yucatan’s birds and habitats continues to inspire, reminding us of the vital link between people and nature.8．Where did Ernesto Gomez’s interest in ornithology come from?A．An encounter with scarlet macaws.B．A documentary on wetland conservation.C．A photography exhibition about Mexican forests.D．An educational program onenvironmental science.9．What does the underlined word “vulnerability” mean in paragraph 2?A．The stability of regional biodiversity.B．The quality of being weak and easily hurt.C．The capability of managing wetland habitats.D．The probability of being adaptive to environmental risks.10．What is a primary purpose of the Toh Festival?A．To raise funds for conservation projects.B．To engage people in bird-related activities.C．To promote bird - watching as a tourism activity.D．To recognize the work of nature photographers.11．How do Gomez’s photos contribute to PPY’s mission?A．By providing visual documentation for scientific research.B．By attracting birding marathoners to the Yucatan Peninsula.C．By creating media communications for environmental education.D．By encouraging people to face the challenges of environmental conservation.Albino redwoods, with their slightly shining white appearance, are a rare sight in California’s coastal forests. Despite lacking chlorophyll, which is used to photosynthesize(光合作用), these trees have managed to survive, puzzling researchers for over a century. However, a recent study by biologist Zane Moore from the University of California in Davis may have uncovered the secret to their existence.Redwoods rank among the tallest organism on earth and claim an existence of some 3,500 years. They are known for their complex root systems that allow them to communicate and share nutrients during tough times. Researchers have seen this firsthand by introducing dye to trees on one side of an area of redwoods and tracing it all the way to the further reaches. In summer, they become more independent, and those unable to sustain themselves are cut off from the shared system in the autumn needle drop.So, if albino red woods can’t photosynthesize, why are they able to stick around? Moore’s research suggests that albino redwoods survive by tapping into the communal root system and absorbing sugars from healthier neighbors. Contrary to the belief that they are parasites(寄生植物), Moore’s findings indicate a symbiotic(共生) relationship.Albino redwoods tend to grow in less healthy conditions and have been found to contain high levels of poisonous heavy metals in their leaves. Moore theorizes that these trees are not only surviving but also serving a purpose by acting as a “reservoir(水库) for poison”, thus protecting their healthier counterparts. This discovery could potentially make it possible to use albino redwoods in polluted areas to safeguard other trees.The study highlights the interconnectedness of trees and their ability to look out for one another, forming bonds and even recognizing their offspring. Moore’s research emphasizes the importance of considering the entire community of trees, rather than focusing on individuals, to understand what’s happening in the forest.12．What can be learned about redwoods?A．They depend on each other for nutrition in tough times.B．They have unusually strong roots that can reach very far.C．How they photosynthesize has puzzled researchers for long.D．How they communicate among individuals remains a secret.13．How do albino redwood s survive?A．They become parasites of other tree species.B．They rely on the fallen needles for their growth.C．They have developed an alternative method of photosynthesis.D．They absorb sugars from the root system of healthier redwoods.14．What role do albino redwood s play in the forest ecosystem?A．They transport water for the forest.B．They act as a source of food for other plants.C．They protect other redwood trees by absorbing poison.D．They are responsible for the reproduction of the redwood species.15．What’s the best title of the text?A．Albino Redwoods May be the Result of PollutionB．Albino Redwoods May Survive to Help Nearby TreesC．Symbiotic Relationship is Built among Albino RedwoodsD．Researchers Discovered Complex Root System of Albino RedwoodsMischief Night, also known by various names like Devil’s Night and Cabbage Night, is a tradition that has changed over time in the United States and Canada. Historically, Halloween pranks(恶作剧)were performed on October 31st. 16 However, by the 1920s and 1930s, these pranks changed into more serious acts of destruction, possibly due to the social tensions of the Great Depression.In an effort to deal with this destructive behavior, parents and community leaders encouraged the tradition of trick-or-treat. 17 This shift effectively moved the mischief from October 31st to October30th.The custom of Mischief Night is particularly popular in areas with a history of Irish and Scottish immigration, such as the northeastern United States and English-speaking communities inCanada. 18According to a Cambridge Online Survey of World Englishes, 74% of Americans surveyed do not have a specific name for this night. 19 East Michigan referred to it as Devil’s Night, parts of New Jersey and New York as Mischief Night, and Washington State as Devil’s Eye. A similar study conducted by Harvard University a decade ago revealed other names like Gate Night, which involved opening farmers’ gates to let livestock roam free.20 The term Cabbage Night, for instance, originates from an old Scottish tradition where young women would use cabbages in fortune- telling rituals on All Hallows’ Eve, leading to a tradition of throwing cabbages at neighbors’ homes. Despite the decline in the use of specific names, Mischief Night continues to be a part of local traditions.A．Yet, regional names do exist.B．They offered candy to children in costumes as an alternative.C．The origins of these names have long been a topic of discussion.D．They involved light - hearted tricks such as throwing eggs at houses.E．Children had great fun but parents were concerned about the serious destruction.F．The data suggest that the specific names for this night are gradually fading away. G．However, it is less common in the South, West, and French-speaking regions of Canada.二、完形填空My friend Julie and I had completed an incredibly complicated set of instructions which led us to our comfortable room in Tokyo. The next morning, still with a white wine hangover from celebratory night, we 21 a most unexpected sensation: The whole room was shaking from side to side. My friend Julie was up and screaming “what’s happening?” I was very 22 but my mind was 23 .“I think it’s an earthquake,” I said.I staggered (踉跄) out of 24 and noticed a helpful guide page which was 25 on the small table that I hadn’t noticed before.The room stopped shaking and then started again like a 26 sailor. The cups were shaking and I was feeling rather 27 . Sure enough, the guide page had a section on what todo in an earthquake. It 28 that all buildings in Tokyo were earthquake-proof, but if you were worried, the door frames could 29 you as they were all reinforced (强化的) steel.We didn’t feel particularly protected. Julie rushed downstairs to seek 30 , but she was me t with a shrug (耸肩) from the old lady there who simply 31 that Japan sometimes shakes.Although the center of the earthquake was off the coast of the Ogasawara Islands, it 32 the whole of Japan and the aftershocks were felt as far away as India and Nepal. I was 33 that it got so little international 34 . It didn’t cause a tsunami and no nuclear power plants were affected — but it was still a crazy 35 .21．A．caught up with B．put up with C．looked forward to D．woke up to 22．A．curious B．careful C．dizzy D．calm 23．A．working B．disturbed C．slow D．blank 24．A．reach B．bed C．place D．sight 25．A．actually B．previously C．accidentally D．accordingly 26．A．worried B．seasoned C．drunken D．scared 27．A．sick B．easy C．tired D．sleepy 28．A．proved B．noted C．ensured D．predicted 29．A．interest B．bother C．support D．protect 30．A．comfort B．approval C．fortune D．assistance 31．A．replied B．complained C．hoped D．denied 32．A．panicked B．moved C．shook D．troubled 33．A．skeptical B．anxious C．surprised D．fortunate 34．A．business B．cooperation C．privilege D．attention 35．A．action B．experience C．idea D．game三、单词拼写36．The change of seasons is a natural (现象).(根据汉语提示单词拼写)四、语法填空37．She decided to take an (addition) course to enhance her skills in data analysis.(所给词的适当形式填空)38．The rapid (respond) of the firefighters helped to minimize the damage caused by the fire. (所给词的适当形式填空)39．A (type) day for a student might involve attending classes, studying, and participating in extracurricular activities. (所给词的适当形式填空)五、单词拼写40．The fundamental (原则) of good nutrition is to consume a balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)六、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。
高三英语第二次月考试卷(共19页)
横山县第四中学2021届高三英语(yīnɡ yǔ)第二次月考试卷〔无答案〕第一局部听力〔一共两节，满分是 30 分〕第一节〔一共 5 小题；每一小题 1.5 分，满分是 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三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间是来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do on Friday?A. Go on a tour with the rnan.B. Take an examination.C. Stay at home.2. Why is the boy upset?A. He lost much money.B. He lost his student ID card.C. He was robbed.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a kitchen.B. At a supermarket.C. At a restaurant.4. How does the man feel about the contest?A. Surprised.B. Light-hearted.C. Worried.5. How many students took the exam?A. Forty students.B. Fifty students.C. Twenty-five students.第二节〔一共15小题；每一小题1.5分，满分是22.5分〕听下面5段对话或者独白。
每段对话或者独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项里面选出最正确(zhèngquè)选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或者独白前，你将有时间是阅读各个小题, 每一小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的答题时间是。
高三英语第二次月考试题含解析试题(共32页)
2021届高三英语(yīnɡ yǔ)第二次月考试题〔含解析〕本套试卷分选择题和非选择题两局部。
满分是120分〔最终成绩按总分135分进展折算〕，考试用时120分钟。
考前须知：1. 本套试卷分第一卷〔选择题〕和第二卷〔非选择题〕两局部。
2. 在答题之前，所有考生必须将本人的姓名，准考证号填写上在答题卡相应的位置。
3. 全部答案应在答题卡上完成，答在套本套试卷上无效。
4. 在在考试完毕之后以后，将答题卡交回。
第I卷第二局部阅读理解〔一共两节，满分是40分〕第一节〔一共15小题；每一小题2分，满分是30分〕阅读以下短文，从每一小题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ANeed a fall fix? Try one from these great places.1. Mackinac Island, MichiganThe only way to reach this famed car-free island is by boat and ferry, and once visitors arrive, they are attracted by the history, scenery and fall colors. “It’s a throwback to years past, a little town, and there’s a big state park as well,〞Blackwell says. “ You’re allowed to have boats all around the island.〞2. Tellico Lake, TennesseeWith nearly 400 miles of shoreline, this waterway flowing out of the Great Smoky Mountains is largely unexploited, well-protected in its natural state.Fall visitors find a range of colors reflecting in the clean waters, says Blackwell, who vacationed in the area with his family as a child. “The thick forest there just allows you to see more greenery and wildlife."3. Dillon Reservoir, ColoradoWith an hour from Denver, this lake is home to what claims to be thenation's highest sailing club, at an altitude of more than 9,000 feet. Marinas in the towns of Dillon and Frisco make it easy to get out on he water and to see the bright yellows and golds of fall leaves. “ People are surprised thatthere's boating in Colorado, and you can see the mountains just before the snowball," Blackwell says.4. Lake Monroe, IndianaThe state’s largest lake is surrounded by more than 13,000 acres of protected forest and three recreation areas, making it an ideal place to seefall colors, particularly from oaks and the tulip poplar, the state tree.“ It’s a gem (宝石(bǎoshí)) in southern Indiana," says Blackwell, who grew up in the area. “There are lots of different activities: canoeing, kayaking and fishing.〞1. What is special about Mackinac Island?A. It’s like a modern city.B. Visitors can’t take a boa t around it.C. Visitors can see various wildlife there.D. Visitors can’t go there by cars.2. Which is suitable for someone looking for an undeveloped place for vacation?A. Mackinac Island, Michigan.B. Tellico Lake, Tennessee.C. Dillon Reservoir, Colorado.D. Lake Monroe, Indiana.3. What do the four places have in common?A. Blackwell once travelled there.B. They are all famous tourist destinations.C. They are surrounded by thick forests.D. Visitors can enjoy fall colors there.【答案(dá àn)】1. D 2. B 3. D【解析】这是一篇广告。
山东实验中学2024年高三下学期第二次月考试题英语试题试卷含解析
山东实验中学2024年高三下学期第二次月考试题英语试题试卷请考生注意：1．请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用0．5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。
写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。
2．答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的《注意事项》，按规定答题。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．---I’m sure Andrew will win the first prize in the final.---I think so. He _____ for it months.A．is preparing B．has been preparing C．was preparing D．had been preparing2．The farmer used wood to build a house ________ to store grain.A. thatB. in whichC. whichD. what3．If you ___________ to my advice carefully, you would n’t have made such a terrible mistake.A．listened B．have listenedC．would listen D．had listened4．The foreigners here are greatly impressed by the fact that _______ people from all walks of life are working hard for ________ new Tianjin.A．/; a B．/; theC．a; a D．the; the5．The people succeeded because they understood that you can’t let your failures _________ you ——you have to let your failures teach you.A．define B．declineC．qualify D．simplify6．They have leading experts in this field, and that's ____ they've made important progress.A．where B．why C．whether D．who7．My daughter, _________ all kinds of meat, would not like to eat any vegetable, which worries me a lot. A．devoted to B．addicted to C．accustomed to D．exposed to8．－Do you really mean it when you say he will a good president?A．judge B．duit C．turn D．Serve9．________about the man wearing sunglasses during night that he was determined to follow him.A．So curious the detective wasB．So curious was the detectiveC．How curious was the detectiveD．How curious the detective was10．Jane is not good at sports，but when it to cooking，she’s excellent．A．happens B．comes C．does D．occurs11．_____ the plant once a week if you are to get fruit in the autumn.A．Watered B．Watering C．To water D．Water12．Many netizens are impressed with the excuse given by a teacher for quitting her job ______ she owes the world a visit.A．because B．that C．where D．why13．—I’m burnt out as I’ve been working on my essay all the time.—____________. You’ll surely make it.A．Don’t put on airs B．Give me a breakC．Don’t get on my nerve D．Hang in there14．---We want someone to design the new art museum for me.---_____ the young fellow have a try?A．Shall B．May C．Will D．Need15．—Jenny，how did your math exam go?—I thought I ________，but in fact I came in the top 10% in the class.A．might have failed B．couldn’t have failed C．should have failed D．mustn’t have failed16．—I'm going to order chicken and salad．What about you?—.I'll have the same.A．I'm afraid not B．It's up to youC．That sounds good to me．D．That depends17．Had Mary not been hurt in the car accident, ________ the next week’s marathon.A．she would run B．she would have runC．she will run D．she must have run18．As to the long-term effects of global warming some believe that the damage has been done,______________________.A．otherwise we take steps to make up nowB．now that we take steps to make upC．whether we take steps to make up now or notD．unless we take steps to make up now19．English is a language shared by several diverse cultures, _________ uses it differently.A．all of which B．each of which C．all of them D．each of them20．During the period of recent terrorist activities, people _____ not to touch an unattended bag.A．had always been warned B．were always being warnedC．are always warning D．always warned第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
高三第二次月考英语试题(解析版)
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C. From 7:15 am to 6:30 pm.
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A. She will be fined heavily.
Venue (举办地点): The Shakespeare Centre
Poetry with Punch – 8 June
Come and meet Matt Windle, the “Poet with Punch” and Birmingham’s Poet Laureate 2016 – 2018 for a unique workshop, full of tips and advice to help you get your poetry moving. Suitable for beginners, this workshop will get you thinking about taking the next steps to create writing!
Tickets: £10 per adult
Venue: The Shakespeare Centre
Herbs for Health – 12 October
Growing in the Hall’s Croft garden are the secret recipes to natural good health. Find out more about the medicine used by the Tudors that still influences our well-being (康乐) today. Using herbs and sharing recipes, you will learn the theories behind natural medicine. Reserve your spot before availability.
湖南省邵阳市邵东市第一中学2024-2025学年高三上学期第二次月考英语试题
湖南省邵阳市邵东市第一中学2024-2025学年高三上学期第二次月考英语试题一、阅读理解Investment CompetitionAbout the CompetitionThe Wharton Global High School Investment Competition is a free, online investment simulation (模拟) for high school students(9th to 12th grade)and teachers. Students work in teams of four to seven, guided by a teacher as their advisor (顾问). Together, they learn about teamwork, communication, risk, companies and industry analysis and many other important aspects of investing.Teams examine a brief case study featuring a potential client and are tasked with working closely to meet that client’s long term investment goals. Equipped with an approved stock list and the Wharton Investment Simulator (WInS), which allows them to simulate (模拟) stock trading, students develop an investment strategy, analyze sectors and companies, and build a portfolio (投资组合) using $ 100 ,000 in virtual cash provided by WInS over the course of 10 weeks. Winners are selected on the strength of their team strategies, not on the growth of their portfolios.Results Final reports are reviewed by a team of judges, who select 50 semi-finalist teams. Those teams are invited to present their strategies to a panel of expert judges at the virtual semifinals. The top 10 teams from the semifinals move on to the final of the competition, the Global Finale, at Wharton in Philadelphia.Please RememberOnce advisors register for the competition, they will receive a confirmation email with instructions to set up their student team accounts on WInS, our trading platform. Student team accounts must be set up no later than September 20, 2023. In order to complete the registration form, advisors will need to:•Choose the username and password for their advisor accounts.•Provide their school-issued email address, as well as a back-up email address where all competition communications will be sent.1．What’s the function of WInS?A．Offering virtual cash.B．Studying some brief cases.C．Making people win business.D．Understanding clients’ requirements. 2．What can we know about the Global Finale?A．All final reports must be delivered to it.B．It’s the highest level of the competition.C．It’s a final graded by clients’ opinions.D．About fifty teams can participate in it.3．What should advisors do after registering for the competition?A．Send a confirmation email to judges.B．Guide students to create their own accounts.C．Ensure team members are from the same school.D．Build the student team accounts on the specific platform.In the mid-1990s, Tom Bissell taught English as a volunteer in Uzbekistan. He left after seven months, physically broken and having lost his mind. A few years later, still attracted to the country, he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article about the disappearance of the Aral Sea.His visit, however, ended up involving a lot more than that. Hence this book, Chasing the Sea: Lost Among the Ghosts of Empire in Central Asia, which talks about a road trip from Tashkent to Karakalpakstan, where millions of lives have been destroyed by the slow drying up of the sea. It is the story of an American travelling to a strange land, and of the people he meets on his way: Rustam, his translator, a lovely 24-year-old who picked up his colorful English in California, Oleg and Natasha, his hosts in Tashkent, and a string of foreign aid workers.This is a quick look at life in Uzbekistan, made of friendliness and warmth, but also its darker side of society. In Samarkand, Mr Bissell admires the architectural wonders, while on his way to Bukhara he gets a taste of police methods when suspected of drug dealing. In Ferghana, he attends a mountain funeral(葬礼)followed by a strange drinking party. And in Karakalpakstan, he is saddened by the dust storms, diseases and fishing boats stuck miles from the sea.Mr Bissell skillfully organizes historical insights and cultural references, making his tale a well-rounded picture of Uzbekistan, seen from Western eyes. His judgment and references are decidedly American, as well as his delicate stomach. As the author explains, this is neither a travel nor a history book, or even a piece of reportage. Whatever it is, the result is a fine and vividdescription of the purest of Central Asian traditions.4．What made Mr Bissell return to Uzbekistan?A．His friends' invitation.B．His interest in the country.C．His love for teaching.D．His desire to regain health.5．What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?A．Developing a serious mental disease.B．Taking a guided tour in Central Asia.C．Working as a volunteer in Uzbekistan.D．Writing an article about the Aral Sea.6．Which of the following best describes Mr Bissell's road trip in Uzbekistan?A．Romantic.B．Eventful.C．Pleasant.D．Dangerous. 7．What is the purpose of this text?A．To introduce a book.B．To explain a cultural phenomenon.C．To remember a writer.D．To recommend a travel destination.The launch of a tool to record a vanishing Greek dialect drew attention back this week to one of the great extinctions of the modern world: nine languages are believed to be disappearing every year. Romeyka, which is spoken by an ageing population of a few thousand people in the mountain villages near Turkey’s Black Sea coast, separated from modern Greek thousands of years ago. It has no written form. For linguists, it is a“ living bridge” to the ancient Greek world, the loss of which would clearly be a blow.But some languages are in even bigger trouble, with 350 that have fewer than 50 native speakers and 46 that have just one. A cooperation between Australian and British institutions paints the situation in distinct colours, with a language stripes chart, devised to illustrate the accelerating decline in each decade between 1700 and today. Its authors predict that between 50% and 90% of the world’s 7,000 languages will be extinct by 2150. Even now, half of the people on the planet speak just 24 of them.The history of languages has always been linked to colonialism (殖民主义) and political persecution (迫害), which scatter populations as well as controlling them. The Endangered Languages Alliance (ELA) has tracked down and mapped hundreds of dying languages in NewYork, which is an unexpected discovery. These dialects are supposed to be found in remote rural areas. Among ELA’s more shocking discoveries is that, of 700 surviving speakers of Seke, which originated in a cluster of mountain villages in Nepal, more than 150 can be traced to two apartment buildings in Brooklyn district of New York.From Sami reindeer herders across the Arctic to Australia’s Indigenous (土著的) peoples, the ways in which people express themselves hide secret messages about ancient ways of living in nature. Both a will and a way are needed if they are to survive. By simply honouring their existence, linguists play an important role. Ken Hale, an activist who is strongly for preserving endangered languages famously argued that losing any language was “like dropping a bomb on the Louvre”.8．What does “Romeyka” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A．An extinct ancient Greek language.B．A language with very few written words.C．A disappearing dialect related to ancient Greek.D．A popular dialect loved by the young generation.9．Why are the numbers used in Paragraph 2?A．To show the importance of the dialects.B．To conclude the diversity of the dialects.C．To explain different ways to protect dialects.D．To illustrate the tendency of fast dying dialects.10．What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A．Seke is a place in the mountains of Nepal.B．People assume fewer dialects exist in big cities.C．Nepal and New York were twin cities many years ago.D．ELA is not surprised to trace an original Nepal dialect to Brooklyn.11．What does Ken Hale’s quote mean?A．The extinction of a dialect is a great loss.B．Bombing Louver is a disaster to any language.C．Ancient ways of living are kept secret in Louvre.D．Languages are to survive simply by honoring them.In the threatening trouble of climate change, growing commercial crops on solar farms is a potentially efficient use of agricultural land that can both increase commercial food production and improve solar panel performance and longevity(寿命), according to a new Cornell research.“We now have, for the first time, a physics-based tool to estimate the costs and benefits of co-locating solar panels and commercial agriculture in terms of increased power conversion efficiency and solar-panel longevity, ” said lead author Henry Williams, a doctoral student in Cornell Engineering.“There is potential for agrivoltaic (农业光伏) systems-where agriculture and solar panels coexist-to provide increased passive cooling through taller panel heights, more reflective ground cover and higher evapotranspiration (蒸散) rates compared to traditional solar farms,” said Max Zhang, professor in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, “We can generate renewable electricity and conserve farmland through agrivoltaic systems.” In New York, for example, about 40% of solar farm capacity has been developed on agricultural lands, while about 84% of land suitable for solar development is agricultural, according to a previous research study from Zhang’s group.The engineers showed that solar panels mounted over vegetation reveal surface temperature drops compared to those built over bare ground. Solar panels were mounted 4 meters above a cotton crop and the solar panels showed temperature reductions by up to 10 degrees Celsius, compared with those mounted a half-meter above bare soil.“As you decrease the solar panel operating temperature, you can increase efficiency and improve the longevity of your solar panels, ” said Williams, “We’re showing double benefits. On one hand, you have food production for farmers, and on the other hand, we’ve shown improved longevity and improved conversion efficiency for solar developers.”“Up to this point, most of the benefits from agrivoltaic systems have been around areas with abundant sunshine, ” said Zhang, “This research is taking a step toward evaluating the application of agrivoltaics in climates representative of the Northeastern U. S. in relaxing the land-use competition it faces.”12．What does the new Cornell research convey?A．Growing commercial crops can relieve climate change.B．It’s costly to improve solar panel performance and longevity.C．Commercial agriculture can increase power conversion efficiency.D．The coexistence of solar panels and commercial crops is mutually beneficial.13．Why does the author list the figures in paragraph 3?A．To show the promising future of agrivoltaics.B．To indicate the lack of solar farms in New York.C．To tell agricultural lands are based on solar farms.D．To demonstrate agricultural farms are more developed.14．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．The Northeastern US is rich in agricultural lands.B．Hot climate zones are ideal for developing agrivoltaics.C．The research made a breakthrough in land-use competition.D．The application of agrivoltaics in Northeastern US proved practical.15．Which is a suitable title for the text?A．Approaches to Tackling World Climate ChangeB．Methods of Increasing Agricultural ProductionC．Agrivoltaics Have Been Well Received in the USD．Growing Crops at Solar Farms Generates Higher EfficiencySETTING A GOAL OF PAINTINGYou’ll find that having a clear goal when you go out painting will make you a better painter, faster. 16 The goals are as follows.Explore an area. 17 . When in Scotland for the first time, I didn’t know what to paint. So, rather than making finished paintings, I focused on just sketching (素描) the things that were new to me. It’s a relaxing approach to painting, and it helps you get familiar with a strange land.18 . It’s like exploring, but with more focus. On my Scotland trip, I became fond ofa beautiful, ancient stone bridge and knew I wanted to make a big painting of it when I got home. I collected color studies in gouache (水粉画), pencil sketches and photos. Once home, where I had all the tools and materials ready, I was able to create that larger work.Work on a skill or problem. This is usually a workshop goal, but you can do it on your own.If you don’t understand color temperature, consider making color studies in different temperature.19 : Is it true that white in shadow is darker than black in light? See for yourself by observing and painting such a situation.Create a finished painting. This can be a difficult task compared to the others. You have to be at the top of your game, employing good design, good color and good edge treatment. I usually do this for open-air contests or when I’m practicing for one. Many artists, however, often enjoy bringing a painting fully to completion at the scene. 20A．Have a good tripB．Gather reference materialsC．Before this you’d better make a planD．This is what I do if I’m in unfamiliar areaE．Or you may have a question you want to answerF．It takes experience, time and energy and plenty of coffeeG．Consider having one of four simple goals before heading out二、完形填空As a first-generation Asian immigrant (移民) who had grown up in poverty, I knew I was beyond 21 to be admitted into Harvard. I loved books, but it never crossed my mind to become a(n) 22 of any sort. I didn’t 23 to have unrealistic dreams.Still, something 24 me. My deskmate had 25 our friendship recently. There wasn’t a dramatic fight or disagreement. He had 26 moved on to new friends. I felt an ache in my chest that 27 night. I started doodling (涂鸦) on my notepad and then, suddenly, my hand started writing words. I’d written a poem about him. There on the page was the truth about how much it hurt to 28 him.That tiny poem was a 29 that rooted in my heart. I realized I could possibly become a writer and from that moment on, it was all I 30 to do. So I changed my field of study to English. I 31 my first short stories while I was still a student. I went on to write my first novel, Girl in Translation, which became an international 32 and is taught in schools around the world.That night, I learned that art isn’t a 33 . It’s at the core of what makes us human. Although I’d believed that immigrants couldn’t afford to be 34 , I understood then that we had always been the ultimate artists, 35 ourselves again and again as we try to adapt to a new landscape.21．A．innocent B．fortunate C．dependent D．voluntary 22．A．surgeon B．lawyer C．artist D．engineer 23．A．expect B．regret C．agree D．refuse 24．A．bothered B．inspired C．interested D．satisfied 25．A．adapted to B．shown off C．broken off D．referred to 26．A．unwillingly B．cautiously C．helplessly D．simply 27．A．fancy B．peaceful C．happy D．lonely 28．A．marry B．upset C．lose D．desert 29．A．romance B．seed C．secret D．shadow 30．A．hesitated B．resolved C．declined D．pretended 31．A．bought B．borrowed C．priced D．published 32．A．gap B．effort C．challenge D．bestseller 33．A．necessity B．luxury C．game D．reality 34．A．practical B．reliable C．energetic D．creative 35．A．rescuing B．recreating C．recovering D．relaxing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。
湖南省湖南师范大学附属中学2024-2025学年高三上学期第二次月考英语试题
湖南省湖南师范大学附属中学2024-2025学年高三上学期第二次月考英语试题一、阅读理解The Virgin Islands National Park is a tropical (热带的) paradise on the island of St. John,which covers more than half of the small island.It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south,where the climate is warm all year.The island's white sand beaches and clear blue seas are considered to be among the most beautiful in the Caribbean,gaining reputation and popularity among visitors across the world.How the national park was formedLaurence Rockefeller was an American millionaire,businessman and conservationist.He visited St.John in the 1950s. He quickly fell in love with the island's clean, pure beauty.He first purchased a small resort there, Caneel Bay. He also purchased more than 2,000 hectares of the island and donated it to the government.That donation created the U.S.Virgin Islands National Park.It was officially opened as a national park on December 1, 1956.How to get to the parkThe only way to reach the park is by boat. Some people arrive on their own sailboats. Others come in on large cruise ships.Visitors also arrive on water taxis from the island of St. Thomas.What to do at the parkFrom the tropical hills to the blue waters,there are many things to do at the Virgin Islands National Park. Visitors enjoy fishing,camping,sailing,scuba diving, snorkeling (浮潜), and bird watching. Of all of the park's beaches, Trunk Bay Beach is said to be the most striking. Below the clear blue water is a 200-meter snorkeling path. Hawksnest Beach is also a popular place for snorkeling. Near the shore are three small reefs of Elkhorn Coral. The Elkhorn Coral gets its name from its shape. The reef looks similar to the huge horns (角) of an animal called elk. It is a very rare kind of reef.Scientists say it is in danger of becoming extinct.The Virgin Islands National Park is often called America's paradise. It protects St. John's pristine nature, and preserves the record of human history in the Caribbean.Don't hesitate! Come here and put yourself in the paradise!1．What is most likely attractive to tourists when they visit the Virgin Islands National Park?A．Its tropical climate.B．Its location.C．Its beautiful scenery.D．Its activity.2．What can we learn about the Virgin Islands National Park?A．An animal called elk is at risk of becoming dying out.B．Visitors can choose any means of transportation to get to the park.C．Laurence's donation greatly contributed to the foundation of the park.D．There is a 200-meter snorkeling path beneath the water of the Hawksnest Beach. 3．Where is the text probably taken from?A．A speech script.B．A travel brochure.C．An academic essay.D．A geographic journal.Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft landed in a New Mexico desert late on Friday,months after its original departure date and without the two astronauts it carried when it launched in early June.The Nasa astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore should have flown the Starliner back to Earth in June, a week after launching in it.But thruster (推进器) failures and helium (氦气) leaks marred their ride. Instead, they will remain at the International Space Station (ISS) for the rest of the year and will return in February aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.Nasa ultimately decided it was too risky to return Williams and Wilmore on the Starliner. So the capsule contains their empty seats and blue spacesuits along with some old station equipment.After Nasa’s space shuttles were retired more than a decade ago, Nasa hired Boeing and SpaceX for orbital (轨道的) taxi service. Boeing ran into so many problems on its first test flight with no one onboard in 2019 that it had to repeat it. The 2022 do-over uncovered even more flaws and the repair bill topped $1.5bn.The Starliner finally blasted into space on 5 June from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station after unsuccessful launches on 6 May and 1 June. On the first launch attempt,a problem was found with a valve (阀门) on the second stage,or upper portion, of the rocket. On the second,a computer tripped an automatic hold just three minutes and 50 seconds from liftoff. Thatwas later attributed to a single ground power supply fault within one of the launch control computers.Even after it successfully launched,helium leaks continued to trouble the spacecraft. As the Starliner approached the ISS, two leaks were detected but Nasa determined the spacecraft remained stable. What started as an eight-day mission dragged on for three months after the leaks and faulty thrusters raised safety concerns.However, Nasa and Boeing officials insisted that the astronauts were not trapped and that the technical difficulties did not threaten the mission. “We’ll come home when we’re ready,” Steve Stich, Nasa’s commercial crew program manager, said in the press conference in July.4．What does the underlined word “marred” in paragraph 2 mean?A．Underwent.B．Stimulated.C．Facilitated.D．Blocked.5．What do we know about Boeing’s spacecraft launches?A．They were filled with delays and setbacks.B．Starliner’s initial launch went smoothly.C．The 2019 manned spaceflight was a failure D．Reasons of the problems were still unidentified.6．Why didn’t the two astronauts come back to Earth on time?A．Because the project went over the original budget.B．Because they were both in serious health conditions.C．Because it was dangerous to take the Starliner then.D．Because Nasa officials failed to reach an agreement.7．What can be implied according to the last two paragraphs?A．The two astronauts would come back soon.B．Officials considered the situation within control.C．Nasa officials were pessimistic and pressed.D．The mission would be completed in 3 months.Actor Alicia Silverstone worried fans on social media recently. While on a trip to England, she posted a TikTok video of herself tasting a kind of poisonous berries she found along a sidewalk. Silverstone, who appeared in the 1995 movie Clueless, said she thought the fruit was atomato. But when she bit into it and found that it had an unusual taste, she realized that it was not the common food.Plant expert, Jessica Damiano, recently wrote about poisonous plants that look like common foods for the Associated Press. She said the fruit that looked like a tomato appears to have been a Jerusalem cherry.Often sold as a houseplant, all parts of the Jerusalem cherry are poisonous.The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says the plant is not only harmful to humans but also to dogs, cats and horses.Eating large amounts can be deadly. Silverstone was lucky because she did not swallow the berries. She was also lucky because the berries were reddish orange, which meant they were ripe. While all parts of the Jerusalem cherry are poisonous, the plant’s unripe berries can be especially dangerous.They can cause problems with the central nervous and gastrointestinal (肠胃的) systems.The Jerusalem cherry is not the only toxic plant that looks like a safe one.The poisonous Carolina horsenettle fruit also looks like a tomato. It is also known as devil’s potato to add to the confusion.The Virginia creeper fruit also looks like blueberries, and it can be deadly if eaten.Wild parsnip has flowers like a carrot and leaves like parsley (欧芹). Simply touching it can cause a skin problem. Creeping buttercup looks like flat-leaf parsley. It can cause severe stomach pain,vomiting (呕吐) and heart problems. And Canadian moonseed can be confused with wild grape. However, its taste is so bitter that you would likely spit it out before swallowing it. This is a good thing because eating it can lead to death.If you think you have swallowed a toxic plant by mistake, contact a poison control center in your area or your doctor immediately. There is additional information on the website .Damiano advises using common sense with plants you find in the wild. If you are not completely sure that something is food, do not eat it.8．What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A．To present the author’s argument.B．To introduce the topic of the article.C．To raise the public’s attention of wild plants.D．To popularize the knowledge of medical science.9．Why was Silverstone thought to be fortunate?A．The berries she had a bite were ripe.B．She found the fruit she ate was a tomato.C．She had a good knowledge of wild plants.D．The amount of the berries she consumed was large.10．According to the description,what plants can be most harmful to people?A．Carolina horsenettle and wild parsnip.B．Virginia creeper and creeping buttercup.C．Wild parsnip and Canadian moonseed.D．Canadian moonseed and Virginia creeper.11．What may be the suitable measure if someone mistakenly swallows a poisonous plant?A．Spitting it out as quickly as possible.B．Making an appointment with their doctor.C．Getting in touch with the local authority instantly.D．Searching for the relevant information on the Internet.Superhuman artificial intelligence has played a role in our life. When it comes to playing games like chess, or solving difficult scientific challenges like predicting protein structures, computers are well ahead of humans. But we have one superpower they aren’t close to mastering: mind reading.We are blessed with a mysterious ability to reason the goals, desires and beliefs of others, a crucial skill that means we can anticipate other people’s actions and the consequences of our own. If AIs are to become truly useful in everyday life — to cooperate effectively with us or to understand that a child might run into the road after a bouncing ball — we have to give them this gift that evolution has given us to read other people's minds.In psychology, the ability to infer another’s mental state is referred to as theory of mind. In humans, this capacity develops at a very young age. How to reproduce the capability in machines is far from clear, though. One of the main challenges is context. For instance, if someone asks whether you are going for a run and you reply “it’s raining”, they can quickly conclude the answer is no. But this requires huge amounts of background knowledge about running, weather and human preferences.Besides, whether humans or AI, the theory of mind is supposed to emerge naturally from one’s own learning process. Building prior knowledge into AI makes it reliant on our imperfect understanding of theory of mind. In addition, AI may be capable of developing approaches we could never imagine. There can be many forms of theory of mind that we don’t know about simply because we live in a human body that has certain types of senses and a certain ability to think.But we might still want AI to have a more human-like form of theory of mind. Humans can clearly explain their goals to each other using common language and ideas. While letting AI form the theory of mind in their learning process is likely to lead to developing more powerful AI, plainly building in shared ways to represent knowledge may be crucial for humans to trust and communicate with AI.It is important to remember, though, that the pursuit of machines with theory of mind is about more than just building more useful robots. It is also a stepping stone on the path towards a deeper goal for AI and robotics research: building truly self-aware machines. Whether we will ever get there remains to be seen. But along the way thinking about other people and other agents, we are on the path to learning to think about ourselves.12．According to the passage,which of the following contexts can AI understand well?A．When asked where an object is, a naughty kid points in the wrong direction.B．When a teacher asks for a boy’s homework, he answers “my dog ate it” .C．When you are treated with a hotpot for dinner, you reply “a sore throat” .D．When a mom tells her kid milk is good for health, the kid drinks it up.13．Which statement will the author agree with most about theory of mind?A．Humans’ theory of mind is far from perfect.B．Humans limit AI’s theory of mind to an extent.C．AI’s theory of mind development has been totally decoded.D．Shared forms of theory of mind result in more powerful AI.14．What is the author’s attitude toward truly self-aware machines?A．Ambiguous B．Conservative.C．Skeptical.D．Approving.15．Which would be the best title for the passage?A．AI’s Theory of Mind Will Define Our FutureB．AI with Its Own Theory of Mind Is ExpectedC．AI’s Theory of Mind — a Blessing or Suffering to HumansD．Theory of Mind Bridges the Gap Between Humans and AIEnsuring that your home is as energy-efficient as it can possibly be is essential. Take the steps listed below,and you'll be living in an energy-efficient home in no time.16 To stop it in its tracks,you must invest in having your house insulated (隔热的). Taking such action may demand some cost in advance, but it will be sure to save you over f100 a year when it comes to your energy bills.The old boilers (锅炉) are not as energy-efficient as the very latest models in this field.17 By investing in a top of the line boiler, you'll no doubt tap into a number of savings. What's more,making this kind of investment will also be sure to lower your home's carbon emissions.Only when you know how much energy you use can you take action to be less wasteful and more resourceful in this instance. 18 To assist you in taking on this extremely important challenge, you might want to consider fitting an energy monitor in your home. 19 But if you're lucky,your electricity provider will give you one for free.This monitor will provide you and your family with constant updates on the amount of energy you are using on a day-to-day basis.With just a few years to go until climate change alters earth forever, now is the time for you to play your part in protecting the planet that you live in. 20A．Generally, this type of device will cost between f25 and f40.B．It means you should try to keep track of energy consumption.C．The investment demanded in this case is of great significance.D．By putting the above advice into practice,you'll be green soon.E．Taking such action will help you adjust to climate change better.F．Most of your home's wasted energy will escape through your roof.G．It might be high time to update yours if you haven't done so for years二、完形填空Not long into my career in journalism,I realized I was in need of some slow, 21 adventure.The kind of fun that required little planning,zero stress and a lot of time. The kind of time you often didn't get in a 22 .And that's when I 23 a secret.Washington,D．C．,the city where I live,is full of hidden fossils.In my overstimulated life,I began to 24 fossils.Many of the local sites are within 80 miles south of the capital along the Potomac River,so fossil hunting 25 removes me from the city.It is a visual game,requiring 26 and focus. Spotting recognizable shapes in the wild is like thinking over a broken 27 in the sediment(沉积物).Is it a tooth,a bone or a shell?I'm looking for the 28 end pieces.Thankfully,my 29 phone service in these places holds back the rest of the world while I'm finding another one.And I know the fossils aren't demanding my 30 attention because they have nothing but time.Once,I took a bottle-cap-sized trilobite(三叶虫)fossil into the newsroom and placed it within my sight.It was something I wanted to 31 throughout the day. Turning over that piece of rock is a way to 32 me outside for a moment and to a time before humans arrived and 33 cities on top of those lands.Thinking about geological time makes me feel brief and remarkable,like the little trilobite.My worried mind 34 .I realize a lot of stressful details don't matter.My 35 shifts.Maybe I don't need to take that phone call right this minute. 21．A．dangerous B．low-risk C．historical D．romantic 22．A．house B．car C．newsroom D．school 23．A．revealed B．hid C．guarded D．discovered 24．A．seek B．search C．purchase D．modify 25．A．gradually B．physically C．eventually D．typically 26．A．patience B．strength C．training D．courage 27．A．dream B．image C．resource D．puzzle 28．A．obvious B．expensive C．rare D．impressive 29．A．precious B．conventional C．poor D．clear 30．A．scholarly B．public C．extra D．immediate31．A．avoid B．notice C．introduce D．display 32．A．touch B．hold C．seize D．transport 33．A．built B．explored C．conquered D．found 34．A．takes off B．settles down C．goes blank D．runs out 35．A．standpoint B．question C．standard D．task三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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2015-2016学年上学期第二次月考试题高三英语时间：120分钟; 分数：150分本试卷分第1卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）。
共150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：1．答第1卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。
2．选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第I卷（选择题共100分）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.W hat are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A textbook.B. A friend.C. A present.2.W here is Mr. Fluffs likely to be?A. In his cage.B. In the garden.C. In the kitchen.3.W hat does the man mean?A. He is tired of eating out.B. The woman is not a good cook.C. The woman should open her own restaurant.4.W hat will Luke do for his mother?A. Get her the newspaper.B. Get her something to eat.C. Bring her book to her.5.W hat is the woman’s nat ionality probably?A. She is Chinese.B. She is American.C. She is French. 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。
每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.W hat did the man do?A. He forgot to take the woman’s order.B. He wrote down the wrong order.C. He brought the dish to the wrong table.7.W hat is the woman like?A. She is tolerant.B. She is mean.C. She is rude to waiters.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.W hy does the man call the woman?A. To make an appointment with Mr. King.B. To tell Mr. King about an important meeting.C. To ask her a question about a sale.9.W hat does the man want Mr. King to do?A. Investigate the foreign exchange market.B. Prepare a presentation.C. Bring some reports.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What unlucky thing happened to the speakers?A.They were fined $200 on their way to the airport.B.They had difficulty finding a hotel.C.Their boat was damaged by the storm.11.Why did the man swim away from the boat?A. To look for his favorite animal.B. Some sharks attacked the boat.C. He lost his way by accident.12.What does the woman think of the man’s parents?A.T hey are great cooks.B.T hey will take good care of the children.C.T hey will spoil the children.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
第3页共14页◎第4页共14页13.What does Nancy want to buy at the grocery store?A. A few things to make dinner tonight.B. A few things for a cake.C. A birthday present.14.What does Nancy’s grandmother like most?A. Chocolate ice cream.B. Blackberries.C. Chocolate cake.15.How does Nancy probably feel at the moment?A. Stressed and frustrated.B. A little nervous but excited.C. Emotional and exhausted.16.What will Nancy do next?A. Go home.B. Continue to chat with the man.C. Invite the man to taste the cake.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.How might you know if you are in a state of sub-health(亚健康)?A. Your doctor tells you so.B. The hospital tests reveal it.C. You always feel tired with no evidence of disease.18.Who is most likely to be sub-healthy?A. A middle-aged manager.B. A student in the middle of summer vacation.C. A young person who works as a cashier.19.What is mentioned as an effective way to prevent sub-health?A. Exercising regularly.B. Making more friends.C. Eating vitamin pills.20.What is the speaker’s advice on diet?A. Try to avoid meat.B. Drink fresh milk every day.C. Be careful about salty and sweet food第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AInternational Exchange ProgrammeThe application form for participation on the exchange programme for 2016／17 can be found in Application Procedures．Applying Qualification—Current Queen Mary undergraduate students(with the exception of students in Biomedical Sciences，Chemistry，Dentistry and Medicine)have qualifications to apply.Law Students—Students enrolled in The School of Law should contact Sheila Shirley(s．shirley@qmul．ac．uk)for details of study abroad opportunities.English and Drama Studen—Students cannot study abroad for the full academic year. Students will be able to spend only the autumn semester studying at one of our exchange partners·ApplicationsA complete application will consist of the two-page application form，a personal statement and a supporting academic reference．Students should follow these application procedures. Applicants must ensure they have spoken to their departmental study abroad instructor before submitting their application．Applications can be submitted in person at The Study Abroad Office(E09，Ground Floor，Queens’Building)or by email to h．gibney@qmul．ac．uk New Exchange Partners for 2016／2017For 2016／17 we hope to offer students the opportunity to study abroad at the following new partners：The University of Pennsylvania—UPenn(USA)，The University of Sydney(Australia) and Waseda University(Japan)．Should we be unable to send students to any of these new institutions on exchange，and if you intend to include one or more of these destinations with your application，please provide at least one alternative destination from the list of other partner programmes．21．Who can apply for the exchange programme?A．Students in Biomedical Sciences B．Students in Chemistry C．Students in Dentistry D．Students in English and Drama22．The law students who want to study abroad should______．A．email to h．gibney@qmul．ac．ukB．email to s．shirley@qmul．ac．ukC．go to E09，Ground Floor，Queens’BuildingD．go to Masons Lecture Theatre Hall，Bancroft Building23．What will you do if you can’t be sent to the new exchange partners? A．Wait for another proper opportunity．B．Cancel your exchange programme．C．Provide another university from the list．D．Contact the university by yourself．BTraveling to Cuba as an American is like jumping through hoops(环)．To help you better prepare for your trip，here are what you need to know about traveling to Cuba．You wilI need to obtain a visa to travel to Cuba．You’11 need to apply for the visa associated with your travel purposes，such as religious or medical travel，family visits，or people-to-people travel，which is the most common type of visa attained by Americans．Because of the U．S．restriction，banks have not yet been able to establish a foothold in Cuba，meaning it’s a cash—focused country．You can exchange currency at the José Martí International Airport or at your hotel．Keep in mind that there is a 10 percent fee to exchange U．S．currency for Cuban currency．You’11 also want to be sure to carry change for tips．You can reserve a hotel room in Cuba online．Then you can call to confirm your reservation．You can also book through a travel agency．However，payment can be tricky：Even if you pay for your room through your travel agent，the restriction may prevent your payment from reaching your hotel in time(another reason to book well in advance)．Come prepared with enough cash to cover the cost，just in case．If you expect to find the blue waters，volcanic landscapes and beautiful villages of other nearby islands，you’11 be disappointed．But beauty is not hard to find here．Old Havana—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—is home to splendid architecture and a bit of paladars(privately owned res—taurants)．Limited economic opportunities have led Cubans to be creative in other ways．You can’t go two blocks without coming across street paintings，art studios and joyful ballet music．24．Most Americans get the visa to Cuba by________．A．family visits B．people-to-people travelC．religious travel D．medical travel25．How much will you pay if you want to exchange$1．000 for Cuban money? A．$20 B．$50 C．$100 D．$20026．Which does the author think is worth seeing in Cuba?A．Fantastic buildings B．Blue watersC．Beautiful villages D．Volcanic landscapes27．Which can be the best title of the passage?A．How to prepare a travel?B．Tips on Visiting CubaC．Restrictions in CubaD．Be careful，AmericansCThink about the last time you felt afraid．Was it a fear of height?Did you oversleep on a weekday and fear you’d get into trouble at the office?In any case，you know what it feels like to feel fear．But one woman doesn’t．The woman，code-named“UM”，gave her first-ever interview after years of being studied by a team of researchers．The woman is given a code name because the researchers want to protect her from anyone who would take advantage of her inability to feel afraid．UM can’t tell you what fear is because she’s never experienced it．“I wonder what it’s like to actually be afraid of something，”she said．The formal name for the disease is Urbach-Wieth disease，which is characterized by a hoarse(粗哑的)voice，small bumps around the eyes，and calcium deposits(钙沉积的)in the brain．In the case of UM，the disease has transformed the part of her brain that controls the human response to fear．In the interview，UM talks about an event第7页共14页◎第8页共14页in her life where she was held at knifepoint and gunpoint，“I was walking to the store，and I saw a man on a park bench．He said．‘Come here，please，’so I went over to him．He grabbed me by the shirt，put a knife to my throat and told me he was going to cut me．I told him，‘Go ahead and cut me，’I wasn’t afraid at a11．And for some reason，he let me go．”Doctors who have been studying UM’s condition for years have been trying different things that could strike fear into her．They finally figured something out—increasing UM’s carbon dioxide levels．Extra carbon dioxide concentration in the blood is known to cause fear and panic in health individuals．Increasing UM’s carbon dioxide levels did manage to give her a fright．28．The text starts by_______．A．challenging the reader B．solving daily problemsC．1isting situations D．giving explanations29．Why is the woman with Urbach-Wieth disease given a code name?A．To tell her case from other patients．B．To respect her privacy．C．To meet the researchers’demands．D．To ensure her safety．30．From UM’s case，we can know that Urbach-Wieth disease may________. A．stop the brain from functioning normallyB．1ead to a decrease in calcium depositsC．stop the brain from responding quicklyD．1ead to an increase in carbon dioxide31．What will probably happen to UM?A．Dying of the Urbach-Wieth disease．B．Getting the sense of panic．C．Experiencing another danger．D．Speaking with a hoarse voice．DNearing the age of 101 has not slowed down one Japanese woman．In fact，in the swimming pool—she is only getting faster．Recently，a 100-year-old Japanese woman became the world’s first centenarian to complete a 1，500-meter freestyle swimming competition in a 25-meter poo1．Her name is Mieko Nagaoka．Ms．Nagaoka set a world record for her age group at a recent Japan Masters Swimming Association event in the western city of Matsuyama．She swam the race in 1hour，15 minutes and 54 seconds．By comparison，the overall female world record holder completed the same distance in just under 15 and a half minutes．But that swimmer，Katie Ledecky，is only 17 years old．And Ms．Nagao．ka was not competing against her．In fact，Ms．Nagaoka was the only competitor in the 100-104 year old category．Her race was not a race of speed but of endurance，or not giving up．Breaking swimming records is nothing new to Ms．Nagaoka．So far she has broken 25 records．But she began competing when she was much younger—at 88.Ms．Nagaoka sufferred a knee injury in her 80s，so she began swimming to help her body recover．Since her first international swimming competition，she hasn’t looked back，except maybe to see if her competition is catching up．In 2002．at a masters swim meet in New Zealand，Ms．Nagaoka took the bronze medal in the 50-meter backstroke．In 2004，she won three silver medals at an Italian swim meet.Masters swimming is a special class of competitive swimming to promote health and friendship among participants．Swimmers compete within age groups of five years.Japan has a large number of people who live beyond 100 years old．Until she passed away this month，the oldest person in the world was also from Japan．Misao Okawa was born in 1 898．She said her secrets for longevity，or long life，were good genes，regular sleep，sushi and exercise.32．The underlined word“centenarian”refers to someone who is____．A．from Japan B．100 or older C．an old competitor D.a new swimmer 33．Which is possibly the age category of the masters swimming competition? A．82 to 87 years old． B．93 to 97 years old.C．95 to 99 years old． D．106 to 110 years old.34．It can be inferred from the passage that_____．A．some people are born with longevity genesB．people who like swimming live longerC．the Japanese are interested in swimmingD．woman usually live much longer than men35．Which can best explain the spirit of Ms．Nagaoka?A．Not to advance is to go back． B．After a storm comes a calm. C．The early bird catches the worm． D．Keep on going，never give up.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。