精选高三英语4月模拟考试试题
2022-2023学年浙江省金华十校高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷(4月)及答案解析
2022-2023学年浙江省金华十校高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷（4月）一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）ASSI Advanced Adventurer Course•2 sessions of 8h•The AAC starts on every Wednesday and Saturday, lasting 2 days•Fees: $450Exploration, Excitement, ExperiencesThat's what the Advanced Adventurer course is all about. You don't have to be "advanced" to take it— it's designed to advance your diving, so you can start right after earning your Open Water Diver certification. The course helps build confidence and expand your scuba skills through different Adventure Dives.Who should take this course?Open Water Divers who are at least 12 years old are ready to step up and sign up for an Advanced Adventurer course. Divers under 18 may only participate in certain Adventures Dives—check with your SSI Instructor.What will you learn?You'll plan your learning path with your instructor by choosing from a long list of Adventure Dives. There are two required dives—Deep and Underwater Navigation—and you choose the other three. During the Deep Adventure Dive, you learn how to plan dives to deal with the physiological effects and challenges of deeper scuba diving. The Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive helps improve your navigation skills. The other knowledge and skills you get vary with your interest and the adventures you have—photography, fish identification, exploring wrecks and many more.What scuba equipment will you use?Beyond basic scuba equipment, you'll need a compass and a dive knife. You may also use specialized equipment depending on the Adventure Dives you choose. Your SSI Instructor will explain the equipment that you need and may suggest additional equipment.1. On which of the following dates can you take the course?A. From Friday to Saturday.B. From Saturday to Sunday.C. From Tuesday to Wednesday.D. From Wednesday to Saturday.2. How many dives can you learn during the course?A. 2.B. 3.C. 5.D. 7.3. Which of the following is a must to take the SSI Advanced Adventurer Course?A. Reaching adulthood.B. Specialized diving equipment.C. Advanced scuba skills.D. Open Water Diver certification.BThey said it couldn't be done. They said he was crazy. They said he would never make it.But Duane Hansen and his beautiful pumpkin, which he named Berta, proved them all wrong. Like Cinderella's fairy godmother, this Nebraska man proved that you really can turn a pumpkin into a functional vehicle—in this case, a seaworthy vessel(船).Yes, you read that right. Hansen wanted to celebrate his 60th birthday by hollowing out his prized 846-pound pumpkin and sailing down the Missouri River inside it. Not only did Hansen enjoy a pumpkin sail on his special day, but his 38-mile journey also landed him a world record! In case you wondered, the previous world record for the longest sail in a pumpkin was 25 miles, set by a North Dakota man in 2018.It wasn't an easy journey. Growing a pumpkin big enough to use as a boat is already a challenge. Then, there was his chosen waterway. The city of Bellevue, Nebraska, posted a photogragh of Hansen on the water that offers a reminder of just how big the Missouri River is."He has always said that you can do anything you want and I'm just so proud," Hansen's daughter Morgan Buchholz said.Hansen reportedly spent nearly a decade trying to grow a pumpkin big enough to work as a sailing vessel. He was inspired to begin his mission after meeting a woman who had previously won "the Biggest Pumpkin Competition". He asked her many questions about her experience.As for his pumpkin-sailing future, "I'm done with this." Hansen said that the voyage made his knees ache. The wake(尾流) from boats was rough, and when they passed, he said he had to stop everything andjust hang on. "If somebody breaks this record, I will, like, bow down to them because they are tough," he said.4. Why did Hansen go on a pumpkin journey?A. To observe his birthday.B. To show his prized pumpkin.C. To break a world record.D. To prove pumpkin could be a vessel.5. What did Hansen do to make his journey possible?A. He chose a calm waterway.B. He talked with the previous record holder.C. He convinced his family to support his plan.D. He worked a long time to grow the pumpkin.6. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. His knees got seriously injured in the sailing.B. His vessel tured over in the wake from boats.C. Hansen will respect whoever breaks his record.D. Hansen will continue the pumpkin-sailing in future.7. What does Hansen's story tell us?A. It is never too old to learn.B. Time and tide wait for no man.C. Where there's a will, there's a way.D. Fear always springs from ignoranceCAs the climate crisis speeds up, Europe is warming faster than any other region, according to a new State of the Climate in Europe report from the World Meteorological Organization.The WMO report comes ahead of the UN's international climate summit in Egypt, and is one in a series of reports over the past several weeks that show how the world is off-track on its climate goals. Notonly are countries missing the mark on their efforts to reduce planet-warming fossil fuel emissions(排放物), but measurements show temperatures are already skyrocketing.Some continents are feeling that rise more than others. Wednesday's report shows temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average over the past 30 years—at a rate of about 0.5 degrees Celsius per decade.Recent reports show how the region's temperature rise is fueling extreme weather.Year-to-date through July, the number of wildfires in the EU was four times the 15-year average. A deadly, record-breaking heatwave in the UK harmed public health and bent infrastructure (基础设施). Exceptional drought troubled the continent this summer, drying up some of the world's most economically important rivers. And that drought that came on the heels of some of the most destructive floods Europe has ever seen."Europe presents a live picture of a warming world and reminds us that even well-prepared societies are not safe from impacts of extreme weather events," said WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas in a forward on the report."European society is vulnerable(易受伤害的) to climate variability and change, but Europe is also at the forefront of the international effort to address climate change and to develop innovative solutions to adapt to the new climate. Europeans will have to live with," Carlo Buontempo, director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, said in a statement.Taalas said in his forward that although Europe's pace on cutting planet-warming emissions has been "good", their ambition on this front "should be further increased".8. What can we learn about the world's climate goals from the WMO report?A. They are unrealistic.B. They are easy to reach.C. They are taken seriously.D. They are far from being achieved.9. What is paragraph 5 mainly about?A. The economic losses in Europe.B. The causes of the climate crisis in Europe.C. The increase of extreme weather in Europe.D. The most destructive natural disaster in Europe.10. What is Buontempo's attitude towards Europe's effort to fight climate change?A. Doubtful.B. Favorable.C. Unclear.D. Intolerant.11. What should Europe do to further cut emissions according to Taalas?A. Take the lead.B. Set a higher goal.C. Make better preparations.D. Carry on their good work.DU.S. teens spend more than eight hours a day on screens, and there's growing concern over how social media may affect their mental health. Now, a new study has found that limiting screen time to about one hour a day helped anxious teens feel better about their body image and their appearance.The study arose from the personal experience of Helen Thai, a doctoral student in psychology at MeGill University. "What I noticed when I was engaging in social media was that I couldn't help but compare myself," Thai says. She was well aware that social media posts often feature polished, airbrushed or filtered images that can alter(改变) appearances in an unrealistic way, but it still affected her negatively.So, Thai and a team of researchers decided to test whether cutting time on social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat would improve body image. They recruited a few hundred volunteers, all of whom had experienced symptoms of anxiety or depression, which could make them vulnerable to the effects of social media. Half of the participants were asked to reduce their social media to 60 minutes a day for three weeks while the other half continued to use social media with no restrictions, which averaged about three hours per day.The researchers gave the participants surveys at the beginning and end of the study, which included statements such as "I'm pretty happy about the way I look," and "I am satisfied with my weight." Among the group that cut social media use, the overall score on appearance improved from 2.95 to 3.15 on a5-point scale. This may seem like a small change, but any shift in such a short period of time is striking, the authors say."The study is encouraging, but it only included people who had symptoms of anxiety or depression. It's worth evaluating this approach with other groups, such as people with or at risk of eating disorders. It's also possible that the benefits of cutting back could extend more broadly to anyone in this age group," says Psychologist Andrea Graham, co-director of the Center for Behavioral Intervention at Northwestern University.12. What problem may social media bring to teenagers according to Thai?A. They may become addicted to the Internet.B. They tend to become sensitive to others' comments.C. They may have unrealistic expectations of their image.D. They tend to compare themselves with the images posted online.13. What can we learn about the participants during the study?A. They scored their appearance twice.B. Half of them stopped using social media.C. They hoped to improve their body image.D. Most of them showed dissatisfaction with their weight.14. What did Graham think of the study?A. It was a good try but had limitations.B. It was well designed but poorly conducted.C. It was a failure but the methods deserved praise.D. It was encouraging but the evidence was unreliable.15. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Shorter Screen Time, Better Feelings on LookB. How to Help Teenagers Limit Screen timeC. How Social Media Changes TeenagersD. Less Anxiety, Better Image二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Any time of the day you can commit to exercising is a good time for getting active. However, the best time for exercise is different for each person. (1)Determine when you have the most energy. Do you struggle to get out of the bed in the morning or do you wake up energized and ready to go? Are you a night owl and never get to bed before midnight? Once you establish what your sleep tendencies are, you will have a better idea of when your body is most ready to exercise. (2) You are more likely to hit the snooze button instead of getting a workout in.Consider your daily schedule. When are you the busiest? (3) Try to fit in exercise before or at least around these events. Some people would prefer to get it out of the way first thing, while others prefer to put it off until the end of the day when they are all caught up.Determine your exercise goals. If you are trying to develop a routine, you may want to exercise in the morning. People who exercise in the morning are more consistent. (4) If you are trying to improve your performance, evening exercise may be best. You may experience less tiredness, quicker reaction times, and more strength and flexibility in the evening. If you are trying to lose weight, you may want to exercise in the morning before you have eaten when your body is more likely to use fat instead of carbohydrates for energy.(5) This way, you'll see how you feel and find the time that works best with your schedule. Keep an exercise log to help you evaluate each time.A.This will give your body time to relax.B.Do you perform better in the morning or at night?C.You may not feel like exercising after a long day of work.D.When do you tend to schedule your most important tasks?E.Consider your lifestyle and exercise goals to find the right time.F.If you're not a morning person, do not schedule an early morning workout.G.Anyway, you'd better experiment with both morning and evening workouts.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共22.5分）On a cold winter night, Andrew, a 22-year-old Canadian, suffered a heart attack and collapsed to the floor, unconscious. (21) , his dog, a 4-year-old Husky named Koda, didn't (22) . Instead, the clever dog sprang into action and called 911.Koda (23) the emergency number on a cell phone. The 911 operator heard (24) on the other end of the line and sent a police officer to conduct a(n) (25) . When the officer arrived at the house, he found Koda barking at the front door, (26) to lead him inside.The officer quickly realized that something was (27) and followed Koda into the bedroom, where he found Andrew (28) on the floor. The officer called an ambulance and Andrew was rushed to the hospital, where he received timely (29) .Andrew said that he had (30) Koda to call 911 by pressing his nose against the phone's screen.He never thought that Koda would (31) use the skill in a real emergency.The story of Koda's (32) act has gone viral (疯传), with people around the world praising the dog's (33) and loyalty. This heartwarming tale is a(n) (34) of the special bond between humans and their pets. Koda may not be able to speak, but he communicated in a way that (35) a life—and that's something truly remarkable.21. A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise22. A. panic B. bite C. care D. escape23. A. stored B. remembered C. dialed D. chose24. A. silence B. sighs C. screams D. barks25. A. negotiation B. investigation C. experiment D. survey26. A. pretending B. refusing C. trying D. deciding27. A. missing B. different C. wrong D. strange28. A. lying B. sitting C. resting D. struggling29. A. advice B. information C. support D. treatment30. A. trained B. persuaded C. allowed D. warned31. A. gradually B. actually C. occasionally D. immediately32. A. adventurous B. selfless C. considerate D. heroic33. A. honesty B. creativity C. patience D. intelligence34. A. reminder B. explanation C. test D. prediction35. A. spared B. changed C. saved D. created四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36. German and Kurdish researchers have discovered an ancient city by the Tigris River. Thecity (1) (uncover) when the levels of the Mosul reservoir (水库) decreased earlier this year due to the extreme drought in Iraq.(2) (prevent) crops from drying out, a large amount of water has been drawn down from the reservoir, Iraq's most important water (3) (store). This led to the reappearance of the city that(4) (sink) decades before without any prior investigations. The unforeseen event made researchers excavate (挖掘) and document at least parts of this city as quickly as possible (5) it sank again.A team for rescue excavations was put together within days. They were (6) great time pressure because it was not clear when the water in the reservoir would rise again, andthe (7) (expose) walls of large buildings in the old city would disappear.(8) (fortunate), the researchers succeeded in largely mapping the city. In addition to a palace, other large buildings emerged from the reservoir— fortifications (防御工事) with walls and towers and (9) industrial site. The research team was shocked by the well-preserved state of thewalls (10) were made of sun-dried mud bricks and had been under water for more than 40 years.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)五、任务型读写（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）37. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
2024届江西省八所重点中学高三下学期4月联考英语试卷
2024届江西省八所重点中学高三下学期4月联考英语试卷一、听力选择题1．How does the woman like her work?A．Discouraging.B．Exciting.C．Demanding.2．What does the man mean?A．Tony was brave in the fire.B．The rescue work was tough.C．The forest fire was severe.3．What are the speakers talking about?A．Violence.B．A film.C．Screen time.4．What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A．Classmates.B．Opponents.C．Colleagues.5．What is the woman doing?A．Interviewing chefs.B．Ordering dishes.C．Learning cooking.听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
6．What may the British be worried about?A．Keeping guns.B．Personal safety.C．Violence on media. 7．How does Mary think the problem can be solved?A．More police are needed.B．Police should work harder.C．Guns should be forbidden.听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
8．Where are the speakers?A．At a railway station.B．At a terminal.C．At a travel agency. 9．What will the man do next?A．To have a seat reservation.B．To buy a ticket.C．To contact his company.听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
湖北省2023届高三4月调研模拟考试英语试卷(含答案)
湖北省2023届高三4月调研模拟考试英语试卷（含听力）学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、听力题1、What happened to the womanA. She bought a bag.B. She found a bag.C. She lost her bag.2、Where are the speakers going firstA. Shoe shop.B. Bookshop.C. Computer shop.3、Who has got the car keyA. The man.B. The woman.C. The woman's mother.4、What will the woman bring to the picnicA. Salad.B. Pizza.C. Biscuits.5、What does the man meanA. He didn't like the party.B. He didn't know the result.C. He didn't care about the prize.请下面一段材料,回答下列各题。
6、What are the speakers probably talking aboutA. A book.B. A news report.C. A film.7、What do the speakers think of the endingA. Uninteresting.B. Unclear.C. Unexpected.请下面一段材料,回答下列各题。
8、What does the man help the woman doA. Log in the network.B. Change the username.C. Download the software9、What's the probable relationship between the speakersA. Net friends.B. Colleagues.C. Teacher and student.请下面一段材料,回答下列各题。
高三英语上学期第四次月考试题高三全册英语试题_2 (3)
位敦市安定阳光实验学校古一中高三英语上学期第四次月考试题本试卷分第I 卷（选择题）和第II 卷（非选择题）两。
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第一：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A Are you looking for something to do? You might like to try one of these four experiences.Crocodile watching Do you fancy getting up close to some of the most terrifying animals on earth? Crocosaurus Cove, in Darwin (Australia) has the “Cage of Death”. It’s an enclosure th at’s lowered into a pool. This gives you a 360 degree view of a crocodile as it’s being fed. The cable broke once and the cage sank to the bottom, but they’ve fixed it since then. EdgeWalk How about walking along the edge of a building several hundred meters up in the air? If that sounds like fun, head off to the CN Tower in Toronto (Ontario, Canada). Built in 1976, the tower is 553.33 meters tall. The EdgeWalk consists of a 20-30 minute stroll along a 1.5 meter wide platform that runs around the tower’s restaurant roof. During the walk, you’re encouraged to lean forwards as you look over Toronto’s skyline(轮廓线).Plastic ball rollingDo you fancy rolling down a hill in a plastic ball? Plastic ball rolling is popular all over the world, but the place to give it a go is in Rotorua (New Zealand). Brother David and Andrew Akers came up with the idea in 1994. A typical orb (球) is about 3 meters in diameter, with an inner orb size of about 2 meters. There’s no brake or steering mechanism, but the inner layer of the plastic ball helps absorb the shock.Volcano bungee jumping If you’re looking for the adventure of a lifetime, how about going bungee jumping off a helicopter into the crater of a live volcano? As part of the jumping, a helicopter ride takes you to the Villarrica volcano, one of the most active in Chile. Once you ’re at the drop zone, you leap off the helicopter and fall into the volcano. Finally, you enjoy the ride back to the airport flying at 130kph.Attracted by the above? If so, please contact us. Only half price from March 22 to April 25th For more information, please click here.1. According to the passage, there was an accident o nce when people _____.A. jumped into the Villarrica volcanoB. walked along the platform of the CN TowerC. rolled down a hill in a plastic ball in RotoruaD. watched crocodiles in the “Cage of Death” in Darwin2. Which of the following was first invented in New Zealand?A. EdgeWalk.B. Crocodile watching.C. Plastic ball rolling.D. Volcano bungee jumping.3. It can be inferred that all the four experiences are ______.A. interesting sportsB. exciting and extremeC. held on high placesD. fit for middle to old peopleBIf you want a little extra security against thieves stealing your bicycle, designer Dennis Siegel has designed a solution. The RFID Bikealarm is attached to the seat on a bicycle and gives off an alarm when it senses movement.“The RFID Bikealarm is meant to be a useful add-on to mechanical bicycle locks because it greatly extends the range of protection with only a few components,” Siegel explains on his website. “It is low-cost, durable and easy to use.”The Bikealarm was designed as part of Siegel’s Bachelor’s degreethesis at the University of the Arts Bremen in Germany. The device will scare off any would-be thieves the moment they begin to steal the bicycle to which it is attached. It is able to continuously sense the environment to distinguish between specific events, for instance a passing tram / car and a serious theft.Siegel created a working model of an alarm that would sound when it sensed movement, but wasn’t initially sure how it would be best attached to a bicycle. “I decided to mount it to the rails of the seat because it allows for comfortable interaction and the position is less obvious as it looks like a small repair kit,” he says.Siegel chose to use RFID technology rather than Bluetooth to keep the costs down. Siegel explains that the most difficult aspect of creating the alarm was to get the electronic circuit down to a small enough size.The device runs off a kind of battery that can be charged by USB within 2 hours and lasts for a few days with normal use. As the Bikealarm is only at development stage, Siegel hasn’t signed any agreements to put it on the market.4. When it senses movement, the RFID Bikealarm will _____.A. make a warning soundB. fasten the bicycle tightlyC. shake the bicycle quicklyD. call the police automatically5. Which of the following shows the right position of the RFID Bikealarm on a bicycle?6. What do we know about the RFID Bikealarm? A. It can’t tell between specif ic events. B. It is very difficult to use. C. It uses a kind of battery for power. D. It depends on Bluetooth technology.7. It can be inferred from the last two paragraphs that ______. A. the electronic circuit is a little larger B. i t’s very easy to make a Bikealarm C. it costs too much at present D. not many Bikealarms are producedC One afternoon, after finishing shopping in a supermarket, my family and I went to the checkout. I suddenly thought we didn’t need any of the junk, and we abandoned all of those, saving $300. That got me thinking about all our pointless expenses in life. With a promise that we’d stop if it was killing us, I convinced the family to take the leap into frugality(节俭). The rules were that we would buy nothing for 30 days except absolutely essentials. Our adventure began with a great start. By 9 a.m., my wife, Ruth, had already made cakes from old strawberries and picked flowers I didn’t even know we had in the garden. I cleared the car by hand for the first time for years. I read and returned the neighbor’s newspaper before he woke up. Total spending on the first day: $0.As days turned into weeks, we became so proficient （熟练的）at living frugally. We started riding our bikes to save gas. My child’s fingerpainting was recycled as gift wrap for the homemade presents. We started to use an Internet application like Skype for free phone calls and ask neighbors with gardens for extra vegetables and herbs.In the end, we saved more than $2000 by not spending for a month. When we began, I imagined we would rush out the moment we were done and buya lot of things in the supermarket, then maybe hit the mall or go to the movies. 8. We can infer from the passage that before that very afternoon, the family _________.A. had had higher incomeB. had had a good habit of saving moneyC. had often spent money without thinking muchD. hadn’t realized they would have met financial problems9. How many things were mentioned about the things the family did to save on the first day of the “30 days”?A. TwoB. ThreeC. FourD. Five10. The end of the story tells the readers that the family _________.A. stopped halfwayB. couldn’t stand the life of frugalityC. would make up for missing the junk after the “30 days”D. succeeded in saving in the end11. This passage is mainly about _________.A. how a family managed their daily lifeB. a family’s no-buying tryC. a family’s way of solving life problemsD. how a new idea came upDNot all bodies of water are so evidently alive as the Atlantic Ocean, an S-shaped body of water covering 33 million square miles. The Atlantic has, in a sense, replaced the Mediterranean as the inland sea of Western civilization. Unlike real inland seas, which seem strangely still, the Atlantic is rich in oceanic liveliness. It is perhaps not surprising that its vitality has been much written about by ancient poets.“Storm at Sea”, a short poem written around 700, is generally regarded as one of mankind’s earliest artistic representations of t he Atlantic.When the wind is from the westAll the waves that cannot restTo the east must thunder on Where the bright tree of the sun Is rooted in the ocean’s breast.As the poem suggests, the Atlantic is never dead and dull. It is an ocean that moves, impressively and endlessly. It makes all kinds of noise-it is forever thundering, boiling, crashing, and whistling.It is easy to imagine the Atlantic trying to draw breath-perhaps not so noticeably out in mid-ocean, but where it meets land, its waters bathing up and down a sandy beach. It mimics(模仿)nearly perfectly the steady breathing of a living creature. It is filled with symbiotic existences, too: unimaginable quantities of creatures, little and large alike, mix within its depths in a kind of oceanic harmony, giving to the waters a feeling of heartbeat, a kind of sub-ocean vitality. And it has a psychology. It has personalities: sometimes peaceful and pleasant, on rare occasions rough and wild; always it is strong and striking.12. Unlike real inland seas, the Atlantic Ocean is __________.A. always energeticB. lacking in livelinessC. shaped like a squareD. favored by ancient poets13. What is the purpose of using the poem “Storm at Sea” in the passage?A. To describe the movement of the waves.B. To show the strength of the storm.C. To represent the power of the ocean.D. To prove the vastness of the sea.14. What doe s the underlined word “symbiotic” mean?A. Living together.B. Growing fast.C. Moving harmoniously.D. Breathing peacefully.15. In the last paragraph, the Atlantic is compared to __________.A. a beautiful and poetic placeB. a flesh and blood personC. a wonderful worldD. a lovely animal第二节（共5 小题；每小题2 分，满分10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
安徽省部分学校2024届高三下学期4月联考(二模)英语试卷含答案
英语试题（答案在最后）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.How did the woman finish her first part of working trin today?A.On foot.B.By taxi.C.By the light trail.2.Where does the conversation most likely take place?A.At a parking lot.B.In the elevator.C.In a Ford car.3.Why does the woman want to give up her job?A.She has to work for a long time.B.She can’t get support from others.C.She has limited career development.4.What does the woman suggest doing?A.Going to the charity concert.B.Raising money for the locals.C.Visiting the local animal shelter.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.The learning style of students.B.The safety of personal information.C.The application of AI at school.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2024届重庆市七校联考高三四模英语试题试卷含解析
2024届重庆市七校联考高三四模英语试题试卷考生须知：1．全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．—Only those who have a lot in common can get along well.—_________. Opposites sometimes do attract.A．I hope not B．I think soC．I appreciate that D．I beg to differ2．Was it from the lake ______ he often went fishing ______ he saved the drowning girl?A．that; that B．where; whereC．where; that D．that; where3．.I didn’t ________ having to do the cooking myself, or I would have learnt one or two dishes from my mom. A．expect B．anticipateC．forecast D．preview4．. I was embarrassed to admit that yesterday I ______ a serious error.A．acted B．committed C．performed D．completed5．—What’s the recent progress in Xiong’an New Area, first announced two years ago?—It _____ increasing attention from foreign companies given its huge development potential.A．has been attracting B．had attracted C．would be attracting D．was attracting6．— Do you know ______ the meeting room earlier?— She had a headache.A．why Ann left B．why did Ann leaveC．why Ann will leave D．why will Ann leave7．—-What difference will it make _____we shall go to the concert on Tuesday or Saturday?—They offer a discount on weekdays.A．that B．whenC．if D．why8．I quickly lowered myself, ducking my head to avoid looking directly into his eyes so that he wouldn't feel ________. A．challenged B．challengingC．to be challenged D．having challenged9．The incident turned him into different person, even if he did not realize it at beginning.A．a; a B．the; the C．the; a D．a; the10．There will be an endless power of youth supporting the Chinese nation’s rejuvenation_______ the youn ger generation of the country has ideals , pursuits and shoulders.A．as far as B．so long asC．even if D．as if11．We were scared to death when the fire______. Fortunately, it was put out before it caused much damage. A．broke out B．came outC．gave out D．turned out12．The weather turned out to be fine. I _____________ the trouble to carry the umbrella with me.A．should have taken B．must have takenC．couldn't have taken D．needn't have taken13．the key to the car when my boss came towards me.Finally I could drive himhome as usual.A．Never had I found B．Seldom did I findC．Hardly had I found D．No sooner did I find14．—Let’s have a game of tennis; the loser has to treat the other to an ice-cream.— ________.A．I’m afraid so B．It’s a deal C．You’ve got a point D．I suppose not15．—When did you get to know your girlfriend?—It was in 2015 ________ she was working as a volunteer in Africa.A．that B．whichC．when D．then16．In April,2009,President Hu inspected the warships in Qingdao,____ the 60th anniversary of the founding of the PLA Navy.A．marking B．markedC．having marked D．being marked17．—What about asking these new graduates to take on the task?—I m afraid not．While they are energetic and ambitious, _____ of them seems to be suitable for this demanding job．A．no one B．everyone C．none D．few18．—Is Peter coming?—No, he____ his mind after a phone call at the last minute.A．changes B．changedC．was changing D．had changed19．I’ve known Sarah for nearly ten years. She _________ onc e my customer.A．is B．has beenC．was D．had been20．That Was the first time she alone at home during the weekends，bored to death．A．has left B．has been left C．had left D．had been left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。
2023届湖南省部分学校高三4月模拟考试英语试题(5)
1. On which day does the woman like to go to the zoo?A．Sunday.B．Saturday.C．Friday.2. What does Peterson most probably do?A．He’s a repairman.B．He’s an engineer.C．He’s a plumber.3. What does the woman suggest?A．Buying a computer.B．Hiring an assistant.C．Starting a business.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．A job.B．A concert.C．An actor.5. When does the man finish work on Monday?A．At 5:00 p.m.B．At 6:00 p.m.C．At 4:00 p.m.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the man’s boss call Jeff?A．In the morning.B．In the afternoon.C．In the evening.2. How did Jeff explain everything?A．By e-mail.B．Over the phone.C．In person.3. Why didn’t Jeff come to the office on Tuesday?A．He was sick.B．He was off the day.C．He was working somewhere else.4. How does the woman sound in the end?A．Excited.B．Surprised.C．Angry.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
(巴蜀中学)2024届重庆巴蜀中学高三下学期4月适应性月考(九)英语试卷(解析版)
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听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
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河北省邯郸市2024学年高三4月质量检测试题英语试题含解析
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．---- What do you think of zoology?---- In my opinion, zoology is ______ botany.A．a subject so interesting as B．as a interesting subject asC．as interesting a subject as D．interesting as a subject as2．The farmer used wood to build a house ________ to store grain.A. thatB. in whichC. whichD. what3．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 to4．The farmers are in bad need of rain,but a (an) large amount of rainfall will cause Floods. A．Eventually B．constantly C．gradually D．extremely5．—Can't you drive a little faster?—No. If I ________ another speeding ticket, my dad would take away my car.A．would get B．would have got C．had got D．got6．Don’t leave the water ______while you brush your teeth.A．racing B．rushingC．running D．rolling7．The exchange student from Kenya often shares with us the news of his country and ____of his neighbouring countries. A．those B．that C．it D．the one8．—Iris is always kind and ________ to the suffering of others.—No wonder she chooses to be a relief worker.A．allergic B．immuneC．relevant D．sensitive9．They did everything in their power to save the building dating back to the Qing Dynasty, but their effortswere .A．in turn B．in timeC．in vain D．in need10．public bicycles with a mobile app is more convenient for users.A．To unlock B．Unlock C．Unlocked D．Unlocking11．We climbed up to the top of a hill,___________ we got a good view of the whole forest park.A．which B．whereC．when D．that12．Mary seems ________ the bad news, for she looks nice and happy.A．not to have learned B．not to be hearingC．not having learned D．not to be heard13．What an unforgettable experience! I'll write it down__________it is still fresh in my memory.A．since B．while C．after D．until14．________enough money, the young man was unable to buy his girlfriend expensive jewelry.A．Not to save B．Not savingC．Not having saved D．Not saved15．People expect Shanghai Disneyland Park to offer better service than ________ of Tokyo’s.A．this B．it C．one D．that16．Having pictures to color will keep children ______for hours.A．amused B．amusingC．amuse D．to amuse17．The economy in big cities has continued to rise thanks to the local governments to increase ______.A．that B．themC．it D．those18．Generally speaking, ________according to the directions, the medicine has no side effect.A．when taken B．when taking C．when to take D．when to be taken19．Thanks to the “sugar tax”，food factories have reduced sugar in their products, ________ about 45 million kilograms of sugar.A．to save B．savedC．saving D．having saved20．--I apologize for not being able to join you for dinner.--_________________. We'll get together later.A．Go ahead B．That's rightC．Not to worry. D．Don't mention it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。
上海市金山区2024届高三下学期4月二模试题 英语含答案
金山区2023学年第二学期质量监控高三英语试卷（答案在最后）（考试时间120分钟，总分140分）2024年4月I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A.A shop assistant. B.A waiter. C.A receptionist. D.A travel agent.2. A.10minutes. B.20minutes. C.30minutes. D.40minutes.3. A.In a university. B.In a gallery. C.In a bookstore. D.In a library.4. A.Happy. B.Exhausted. C.Disappointed. D.Curious.5. A.Read the speech to her. B.Give a different speech.C.Finish writing the speech.D.Stop worrying about the speech.6. A.Get his car window closed. B.Lend his umbrella to the woman.C.Borrow the woman’s car key.D.Listen to the weather forecast.7. A.He’s not feeling fine. B.He can’t see very well.C.His eye doesn’t hurt much.D.His eye isn’t healing quickly.8. A.They need to dress similarly. B.The woman should avoid jeans.C.They had better dress formally.D.The man is looking for a new jacket.9. A.The job is well-paid. B.He has just worked for a day.C.The weather is not a problem.D.He has trouble riding a bicycle.10. A.The woman sold her car because she hates driving.B.The woman thinks it is not convenient to drive a car.C.The woman will be travelling by subway from now on.D.The woman moved because she didn’t want to drive anymore.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two short passages,and one longer conversation and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation 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.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11. A.5%. B.80%. C.40%. D.10%.12. A.Polluting the environment.B.Destroying wildlife habitats.C.Endangering new species.D.Hunting to a great extent.13. A.To appeal to people to protect wildlife.B.To emphasize the importance of the Earth.C.To describe different ways to stop pollution.D.To analyze the reasons for wildlife’s disappearing.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14. A.Because it is his nickname.B.Because he is often called to put out fires.C.Because he brings more technical technology to each project.D.Because he is the one who gets called to address troubled projects.15. A.He contributes more value than others.B.He struggled to settle problems but failed.C.He interfered with the distribution service projects.D.He learns from past mistakes and successes consciously.16. A.To ask for a pay raise. B.To become a fireman.C.To be the team leader.D.To present a better image. Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17. A.Black or white coffee. B.Their teachers in classes.C.World history classes.D.The beginning of the semester.18. A.She has to take the course. B.She finds it interesting.C.The professor gives good instructions.D.There are many discussions.19. A.She holds big lectures. B.She takes her students seriously.C.She loves the subject so much.D.She gives a usual test in class.20. A.Talk to the man’s teacher. B.Take another history course.C.Meet the man next day.D.Go to the man’s world history class.II.Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections:Read the following passage.Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word.For the other blanks,fill in each blank with one proper word.Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.DNA analysis reveals two waves of migrationThe results of the study,published in the Science Bulletin,revealed two major migration waves in history.In this pioneering study,scientists from Fudan University(21)______(dig)into the ancient DNA of individuals buried in Gansu province,revealing interesting insights into the genetic makeup of Hexi Corridor residents dating back over12centuries.The research employed ancient DNA data(22)______(explore)human migration along the Hexi Corridor.The Hexi Corridor,was a narrow yet crucial link(23)______(connect)the heartland of ancient China to the Western Territory.Characterized by its lofty mountains and deserts,the ancient pathway was dotted with cities(24)______(found)along short rivers.Historical documents attest(证实)to the Hexi Corridor’s significance as a crossroads (25)______Western and Eastern civilizations mixed through trade,religion and occasional conflicts following the establishment of the Silk Road during the Han Dynasty.(26)______technological advances in biology open new avenues for exploration, archaeologists are increasingly drawn to analyzing DNA samples.Led by Wen Shaoqing from Fudan University’s Institute of Archaeological Science,the team successfully extracted DNA data (27)______the teeth and bones found at two sites near Dunhuang.The DNA analysis pinpointed two outliers(异常样本)dating to the Wei Dynasty and the Tang.Further examination revealed one had approximately50percent western Eurasian ancestry and(28)____________30percent,suggesting the individuals were likely descendants of unions between western Eurasian women and local men.(29)______the team concluded was that the genetic mix could be partially attributed to those migrations.Experts said the second major migration period(30)______(mark)by a significant shift in the gene pool.Historical records say migration facilitated by Chinese explorer Zhang Qian’s visit to the Western Territory from138BC resulted in the creation of the Silk Road.Section BDirections:After reading the passage below,fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need.Will AI allow humans to play a part?Rebecca used to have a regular job,translating a fashion brand’s website into German.One day a big change happened.The company(31)______to using machine translation.She kept the job,and it still paid the bills;however,she was now there to check and(32)______whatever was produced by the computer.But there was a complaint.“What it meant,(33)______,was that we humans were training a machine,”she says.Each corrected caption for a mid-priced T-shirt,each pair of skinny jeans,was a data point for the robot that was going to replace her.With the(34)______of chat programs that can imitate humans,the world is now beginning to consider what the coming of artificial intelligence means.What will it do for our jobs if many once(35)______professions—law,accountancy,medicine—disappear?What does it mean to be a human when the thing that humans most(36)______—intelligence—has become the cheapest product on the planet?Translators,for good and ill, don’t have to wonder.“You can take the world of translators and interpreters as a(37)______of the world,”says Nicki Bone,chairwoman of the board of the Institute of Translating and Interpreting.Not all of them are adjusting.“Of course,we have our(38)______,”but she adds,“There are also opportunities,and optimists.”The speed of change,though,has been(39)______.Increasingly,says Bone,she and her colleagues are acting as editors of a machine’s first pass,rather than translators of the raw material.For some,that’s fine.“People will say,‘OK,instead of working at one rate for this number of words per hour,I’m working at many more words per hour,but for a much lower rate.’Some are happy to take on.Some won’t,as a matter of principle.”As we are(40)______at ChatGPT and its great ability to imitate human writing,translators are,compared with the rest of the professions,sensitive.Anyway,this technology is here to stay.III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B, C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Sandhya Sriram is impatient.The stem-cell(干细胞)scientist wanted to put her knowledge to use,developing cultivated seafood.Yet no one was doing that in Singapore.So four years ago, she set up a company to create lab-grown crustacean(甲壳纲动物)meat.(41)______,she registered her company,Shiok Meats in August2018.“Nobody was doing crustaceans,”says Sriram,Shiok’s Group CEO and co-founder.“What do Asians eat the most?Seafood.It was a simple answer.And they’re so delicious.”A lifelong(42)______,she had never tried real shrimp, but she sampled it the week she registered the company.Today,the results of her(43)______can be seen at the headquarters of her company.During a fall2022visit,a bioprocess engineer looked into a microscope carefully.He had taken samples from a bioreactor in the room next door,where the company is(44)______crustacean cells. Under the lens,he was checking to see if the cells were ready to harvest.Shiok Meats has already revealed shrimp,lobster,and crab prototypes(最初形态)to a select group of tasters,and it plans to(45)______regulatory approval to sell its lab-grown shrimp by April2023.That could make it the first in the world to bring cultivated shrimp to diners,putting it at the leading position of the cultivated-meat(46)______.As of this writing,only one company has gained regulatory approval to sell lab-grown animal-protein products:Eat Jus’s cultured chicken is(47)______but only in Singapore.Shiok Meats still needs to submit all the paperwork necessary and get regulatory approval,but the company hopes to see its products in restaurants by mid-2024,offering foodies a more environmentally friendly option free of(48)______than crustaceans from farms.But even if that ambitious(49)______is met,it will likely be a while before the average person is eating cultivated crustaceans.It will require not just regulatory approval but also more funding and a bigger factory,along with(50)______consumers and governments around the world to accept lab-grown seafood.“We’re at an interesting stage of a startup;it’s called the Valley of Death,”says Sriram.“We are in the space where we haven’t submitted for regulatory approval yet,but we’re looking to commercialize in the next two years.”Nevertheless,the impatient entrepreneur is(51)______. Sriram hopes to have the company’s next manufacturing plant ready by the end of2023,where a 500-liter and a2,000-liter bioreactor will be a major(52)______from its current50-and200-liter bioreactors.The goal is for her products to enter the mainstream in Singapore in five to seven years.(53)______these products could help tackle some of the environmental impacts of crustacean anic waste,chemicals,and antibiotics from seafood farms can pollutegroundwater.Shiok Meats says the way it produces crustacean meat minimizes animal cruelty,as growing protein in a lab helps avoid(54)______animals.And cultivating shrimp closer to where it’s(55)______cuts emissions from fishing-boat fuel and shipping products around the world.In a word,when science meets seafood,many wonderful things happen naturally.41. A.Eagerly B.Hurriedly C.Incidentally D.Interestingly42. A.dieter B.foodie C.taster D.vegetarian43. A.discipline B.enthusiasm C.discovery D.mindset44. A.growing B.investigating C.increasing D.targeting45. A.accept B.adopt C.grant D.seek46. A.farm B.race C.section D.line47. A.available B.affordable petitive D.profitable48. A.additive B.cruelty C.meat D.salt49. A.guideline B.transformation C.condition D.timeline50. A.demanding B.directing C.persuading D.training51. A.delightful B.insightful C.open-minded D.optimistic52. A.difference B.emergence C.sacrifice D.leap53. A.Tracking B.Supervising C.Popularizing D.Sampling54. A.feeding B.killing C.mistreating D.trapping55. A.captured B.stranded C.consumed D.produced Section BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)There is no known date for when the ancient Greeks or Romans first shared their stories about gods,monsters and heroes.But for the modern myth known as Star Wars,that date is May 25,1977,when the original movie opened in theaters and kicked off a global phenomenon that spanned films,TV shows,novels,comic books,toys,lunchboxes,bed sheets and more.Even today,Star Wars remains an enduring touchstone(检验标准)of pop culture.Critically praised or not,the movies continue to be a big hit.And just as we know when the mythology began,we also know who invented it: writer-director George Lucas.His inspiration,he told TIME in1977,was“all the books and films and comics that I liked when I was a child…My main reason for making it was to give young people an honest,wholesome fantasy life,the kind my generation had.”No one could predict just how much Lucas’creation would catch on—not even Lucas himself or the film’s star Mark Hamill,who played young hero Luke Skywalker.“I had no idea itwould be as successful as it was,”Hamill said in2017,marking the original film’s40th anniversary.“I just thought I would be a fan of this even if I weren’t involved.”Before Lucas created Star Wars,he had an even more ambitious goal—to blow up the ways of Old Hollywood.And he did.Star Wars introduced a new era of moviemaking,one that saw the development of amazing special effects and the tools to achieve them.After this legend, filmmakers felt free to bring their wildest ideas to life in totally realistic ways that left audiences thrilled.Why did Star Wars become such a powerful force?Hamill credits its ability to satisfy the human need for escapism.“People value the idea of going away to some happy place,”he said,“whether it’s Oz or Narnia or Middle Earth or Hogwarts.I think it appeals to children of all ages. It doesn’t matter if you’re6or60.It appeals to the optimistic young idealism that I think every person has,however buried it might be.”56.What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.People should keep digging into the history of ancient myths.B.More products associated with Star Wars have been created.C.Some people’s criticism of Star Wars made it less popular than before.D.Star Wars is more successful in the business field than in the entertainment field.57.Why did George Lucas invent Star Wars?A.To break the old rules and traditions of making films.B.To appeal to the optimistic young men to pursue their dreams.C.To encourage other filmmakers to bring their wild ideas to life.D.To offer young people an as good and healthy fantasy life as he had.58.Star Wars can have such a great influence mainly because______.A.it meets people’s pursuit for a place to escapeB.it symbolizes the beginning of the modern mythC.the special effects offer amazing viewing experienceD.the main actors in this film are very popular among the public59.This passage is written to_____________.A.inspire people to be optimistic and idealB.introduce the basic information about Star WarsC.recommend the talented writer-director George LucasD.criticize the fact that Star Wars is not as well made as before(B)Looking for a career change?Check out these unconventional options! The Waterslide TesterWhen the pool where he worked as a lifeguard was closed during the COVID-19pandemic, Guillaume Pop took jobs at various other pools that were virtually deserted.In one video on the social platform,he pretended to be a“professional waterslide tester”.Unexpectedly,Pop became a social media sensation.He was then hired to“test”slides and other facilities at water parks and swimming pools all over France.“It’s the best job in the world,”declares Pop,whose videos have received80million views.“I’m not behind a desk.I’m active and outside in the sun.In fact,all the children tell me they want to be a waterslide tester!”The Reindeer HerderFinnish Lapland is home to around200,000wild reindeer.Anne Ollila,one of the4,000 owners of these animals,works in this harsh but beautiful region with her big family.She gave up her job as a sociology researcher in2010to devote herself to reindeer herding full time.In summer,Ollila sleeps during the day and walks up to12miles a night through marsh and forest, enduring all kinds of insects.In deepest winter there is little daylight.Grasslands are frozen and the reindeer move into the forest for protection.“Life here isn’t easy but it’s how nature works,”says Ollila,“I love the environment,the animals and the freedom.Also,I have a sense of belonging to something bigger than me,to the chain of life through the generations.”The Zombie TrainerStevie Douglas,a52-year-old Scot,has taught people how to behave like all varieties of the undead.A big fan of horror movies,Douglas noticed the zombies he saw in films were often unconvincing.“Their movement was poor and I thought I could do better.”So,in2012,he formed ScareScotland to provide zombies for films and events such as horror conventions.A year later they started a zombie training program,which took off when they received a request for300 zombies for a three-week-long interactive production.“What we do is very specific.”says Douglas.Many people enjoy being frightened,and he’s happy to oblige them.60.What do the three people introduced in the passage above have in common?A.Their jobs are dangerous,unstable and low-paid.B.Their jobs are well received throughout the world.C.They have great passion and pride in what they do.D.They need professional qualifications to do their job.61.What does Guillaume Pop like most about his job?A.It has a sense of freedom.B.It is full of vigor and energy.C.It is what he has been doing for decades.D.It satisfies people’s wishes to be frightened.62.Who is most probably interested in this passage?A.Employees who are considering switching jobs.B.Students who are applying for ideal universities.C.Children who are interested in unusual activities.D.Graduates who are deciding on their essay topics.(C)The phrase“coin toss”is a classic equivalent to randomness.But since atleast the18th century,mathematicians have suspected that even fair coins tendto land on one side slightly more often than the other.Proving this tiny bias(偏见),however,would require hundreds of thousands of carefully recordedcoin tosses,making laboratory tests a nightmare.František Bartoš,currently a Ph.D.candidate at the University of Amsterdam,became fascinated by this challenge four years ago.He couldn’t round up enough volunteers to investigate it at first.“Nobody was stupid enough to spend a couple of weekends tossing coins,”he says.But after he began his Ph.D.studies,he tried again,recruiting47volunteers(many of them friends and fellow students)from six countries.Multiple weekends of coin tossing later,the team had performed350,757tosses,breaking the previous record of40,000.The tossed coins,according to previous findings,landed with the same side facing upward as before the toss50.8percent of the time.The large number of throws allows statisticians to conclude that the nearly one percent bias isn’t a fluke.“We can be quite sure there is a bias in coin tosses after this data set,”Bartošsays.The leading theory explaining the subtle advantage comes from a2007physics study by statistician Persi Diaconis and his colleagues,whose calculations predicted a same-side bias of 51percent.From the moment a coin is launched into the air,its entire path in the air—including whether it lands on heads or tails—can be calculated by the laws of mechanics.The researchersdetermined that coins in the air barely turn around their symmetrical axis(对称轴);instead they tend to move off-center unsteadily,which causes them to spend a little more time in the air with their initial“up”side on top.For day-to-day decisions,coin tosses are as good as random because a one percent bias isn’t perceptible with just a few coin tosses,says another statistician who wasn’t involved in the new research.Still,the study’s conclusions should eliminate any doubt that still exists regarding the coin toss’s slim bias.It isn’t difficult to prevent this bias from influencing your coin-toss matches;simply concealing the coin’s starting position before tossing it should do the trick.Alternatively,you can do away with tossing altogether by shaking the coin between your palms.But if your friends are unaware of the tiny bias,you may as well benefit from your slight advantage.After all,51percent odds beat a lot.63.Why was it difficult to prove the tiny bias in coin tosses?A.Because it required a large number of trials and loads of tests.B.Because few scientists and researchers were interested in this topic.C.Because scientists lacked the ability and technique to conduct this study.D.Because previous researches failed many times and scientists lost confidence.64.The meaning of the underlined word fluke in paragraph3most probably refers to somethingthat____________.A.happens by accidentB.can be planned in advanceC.occurs under specific conditionsD.can be gained by practice65.What can we imply from the last paragraph?A.This one percent bias matters little in real life.B.We should rely on this one percent bias to help us.C.Though unnoticeable,we may still take advantage of this bias.D.Relying on the one percent bias to win a coin-toss match is unfair.66.What is the best title of this passage?A.Risk-takers?Experts recommend coin-toss matches.B.Luck or Maths?Here’re some tips on tossing coins.C.Coin collectors?There’re stories behind each coin.D.Heads or Tails?Research suggests it’s not50-50.Section CDirections:Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.The young lead new trends in consumption marketWith the post-1990generation becoming a vibrant(充满活力的)force in society and the post-2000generation gradually entering the workforce,the purchasing power of the new generation of consumers has been steadily growing.(67)_______________________Growing up in the internet era,the young consumers generally have higher education levels and a broader global outlook,and come from a relatively strong economic background.As such,their consumption behavior is different from that of the earlier generations.In terms of consumption pattern,online shopping has become the top choice for young people.Young people not only comprise a comparatively high percentage of internet users but also tend to shop online.(68)_______________________This makes them easily influenced by product promotions and influencers on social media.And yet a trend toward rational consumption has been growing rapidly over the past few years.(69)_______________________Instead,they focus more on product quality and functionality.They tend to compare products and services,and do some research before making purchasing decisions,in order to get the best out of their purchase.According to a study conducted by the Social Survey Center of China Youth Daily,90.1percent of the1,000young respondents said their consumption decision is based on the“spending where necessary and saving where possible”principle.Besides,young consumers seek more personalized and diversified products, reflecting their emotional needs and increasing sense of self-worth.(70)_____________________ When it comes to brand cognition,young consumers seem to favor domestic products. Thanks to information online,young consumers no longer blindly pursue foreign brands and instead prefer local brands,highlighting their confidence in Chinese-made products.From Li-Ning, Anta to Warrior shoes,domestic brands in various fields are being warmly welcomed by youngconsumers.IV.Summary WritingDirections:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more e your own words as far as possible.71.The ingredients of loveIn modern times,finding love seems more central to people’s lives.Then,researchers wonder, can love,a highly valued emotional state,be created?To help determine the ingredients of attraction,one research paired164college classmates and had them talk for3,6or10minutes to get a sense of each other’s individuality.Then students were asked to predict what kind of relationship they might build with their partners.After nine weeks,they reported what happened.Reports showed their initial judgments often held true.All these students seemed to distinguish at an early stage who would best fit into their lives.Scientists have also turned to nonhumans to increase understanding of attraction.Many animals give off pheromones—natural chemicals that can be detected by,and then can produce a response in,other animals of the same species.Pheromones can signal that an animal is either ready to fight or is feeling open to partnerships.In contrast,humans do not seem to be as gifted as other animals at detecting such chemicals.Smell,however,does seem to play a part in human attraction.Although we may not be aware of chemicals like pheromones consciously,we give and receive loads of information through smell in every interaction with other people.Being fond of someone seems to have a number of factors,including seeing something we find attractive.Researchers had people judge faces for attractiveness.The participants had0.013 seconds to view each face,yet somehow they generally considered the images the same as people who had more time to study the same faces.The way we assess attractiveness seems to be somewhat automatic.When shown an attractive face and then words with good or bad associations,people responded to positive words faster after viewing an attractive face.Seeing something attractive seems to cause happy thinking.V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.72.中国文化产业充当着文化交流的桥梁。
2022届湖南省长沙市周南中学高三阶段模拟考(4月) 英语试题
一、听力选择题二、听力选择题1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A ．A robot.B ．A zoo.C ．A hotel.2. Where is Amy now?A ．In Seoul.B ．In Beijing.C ．In London.3. When will the woman reach the office tomorrow?A ．At 8:00 am.B ．At 8:30 am.C ．At 9:00 am.4. How did the woman feel just now?A ．Excited.B ．Bored.C ．Scared.5. How did the woman feel about the lecture?A ．Interested.B ．Bored.C ．Confused.6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man feel surprised about Betty?A ．She went to the concert late.B ．She didn’t enjoy the concerts.C ．She hardly argues with others.2. What did the boy do in the concert?A ．He kicked the seat.B ．He threw the rubbish everywhere.C ．He argued with Betty.3. What would the man have done if he was there?A ．Made a complaint.B ．Hit the boy.C ．Quarreled with the woman.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下对话。
1. What is the most important requirement for an air hostess according to the man?A ．Being kind.B ．Being tall and beautiful.C ．Being an English expert.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A ．Strangers.B ．Doctor and patient.C ．Father and daughter.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
山东省潍坊市2024届高三下学期4月高考模拟考试(二模)英语试题(含答案)
潍坊市高考模拟考试英语2024.4注意事项:1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、座号、考号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AThe backpack you take can make or break your trip when you go traveling. Here are the four best travel backpacks on the market.Amazon Basics 70LIt's much cheaper than many travel bags on the market and does not sacrifice any of the practical uses or space that comes with more expensive bags. The bag may not be as luxury as some of the more high-end bags, but its simple style lets you focus on the main thing you need to focus on when traveling: the moment.Eurohike Nepal 65LThe Eurohike Backpack is a great choice because of how adaptable it is. Besides having a great amount of storage, it comes with an internal security pocket. It weighs just 1.38kg as opposed to other backpacks, which can weigh up to nearly 2kg. If you're going to go hiking when you travel, then it is perfect.Mountain Warehouse Tor 65LFirst , its brand is one of the most trusted in the industry ,so quality is guaranteed. Second, the backpack's adjustable back allows you to change how the bag fits according to your needs. Available inboth blue and green, this is a great choice if you want a bag that you can depend on.Osprey Europe Farpoint 70LOsprey is one of the best brands for backpacks. Its frame(框架)suspension, which can be adjusted to different needs, allows you to travel more comfortably. Whether you're visiting Switzerland in a thick, wool coat or the south of France in shorts and a T-shirt, the bag will match your look. This bag does say it is marketed for men, but, of course , it can be unisex.1. What is the selling point of the Amazon Basics?A. Its luxury style.B.Its fashionable design.C. Its huge space for use.D. Its good value for money.2. What do Mountain Warehouse Tor 65L and Osprey Europe Farpoint 70L have in common?A. They are rich in color.B. They have the same capacity.C. They can be adjusted as needed.D. They are targeted for male customers.3. Which will you choose if anti-theft function is a concern?A. Amazon Basics 70L. B .Eurohike Nepal 65L.C. Mountain Warehouse Tor 65L,D. Osprey Europe Farpoint 70L.BAt just seven years old, Angelina Tsuboi discovered her passion for innovation. It all began with a simple game she programmed in her Los Angeles public school's Grade 2class. Today ,at18,the Grade 12 student's initial curiosity has evolved into a deep-seated desire to use technology to decode(解码)real-world problems.In 2021, she co-developed Megaphone, one of her first apps, to tackle unanswered post- class questions and poor communication about events and announcements. Her problem-solving ability kept building from there.When she took online CPR classes at the start of the pandemic, she figured it couldn't be just her who was struggling with the steps. So she created an app called CPR Buddy―a winner in the 2022 Apple Swift Challenge―which guides users through CPR using vibrations(震动) to regulate breath. After winning theaward, Angelina presented her work to Apple CEO Tim Cook, a highlight in her young career, but one she didn't lose her cool over. “There's no point putting people on a pedestal (神坛),”she says.The next year, Angelina built an app called Lilac, designed to assist nonEnglish-speaking single parents with resources for housing, job opportunities and translation support. She was inspired by her own experiences as a child of a single mother who immigrated to the US.When Angelina decided to pursue pilot training at the age of 16, she was struck by how difficult it was to find financial support, which encouraged her to create yet another app, Pilot Fast Track, which helps those longing to be pilots find scholarships for flight training.Looking to the future, besides applying to colleges with great labs, Angelina is exploring the field of aerospace cybersecurity and mechatronics―combining computer science, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.“There's not enough optimism in the world," she says. “I have also been in situations in my life where I've lost a lot of hope. But in the end, it is a mindset, and there are ways in any situation you're in to make it somewhat better."4.What is Angelina's pursuit?A. To design games for kids.B. To stimulate teen's curiosity.C. To address problems through technology.D. To find innovative approaches to digital challenges.5.What can we learn about Angelina from Paragraph 3?A. She couldn't breathe regularly.B. She was inspired by celebrities.C. She replaced CPR with an app.D. She was humble about her success.6.What was the primary goal of developing Pilot Fast Track?A. To direct pilots' career paths.B. To help to-be pilots find funds.C. To pair future pilots with airlines.D. To evaluate pilot training schools.7. What might be the best title?A. Breaking the codeB. Bearing growing painsC. Facing life as it isD. Following role modelsCSome people today might be early risers because of DNA they take after Neanderthals tens of thousands of years ago, suggests new research.When early humans migrated from Africa to Eurasia roughly 70,000 years ago, some of them mated with Neanderthals, who had already adapted to the colder, darker climates of the north. The ripple(涟漪) effects of that intermating still exist today: Modern humans of non- African ancestry(血统)have between 1 and 4 percent Neanderthal DNA. Some of that DNA relates to sleep more specifically, the internal body clock known as the circadian rhythm.For the new study, researchers compared DNA from today's humans and DNA from Neanderthal fossils(化石).In both groups, they found some of the same genetic variants involved with the circadian rhythm. And they found that modern humans who carry these variants also reported being early risers.For Neanderthals, being “morning people” might not have been the real benefit of carrying these genes. Instead, scientists suggest, Neanderthals’ DNA gave them faster, more flexible internal body clocks, which allowed them to adjust more easily to annual changes in daylight. This connection makes sense in the context of human history. When early humans moved north out of Africa, they would have experienced variable daylight hours--shorter days in the winter and longer days in the summer-for the first time. The Neanderthals' circadian rhythm genes likely helped early humans' offspring(后代)adapt to this new environment.Notably ,the findings do not prove that Neanderthal genes are responsible for the sleep habits of all early risers. Lots of different factors beyond genetics can contribute , including social and environmental influences. The study also only included DNA from a database called the U.K. Biobank-so the findings may not necessarily apply to all modern humans. Next, the research team hopes to study other genetic databases to see if the same link holds true for people of other ancestries. If the findings do apply more broadly , they may one day be useful for improving sleep in the modern world, where circadian rhythms are disturbed by night shifts and glowing smartphones.8.What does the new research focus on?A. DNA's dramatic changes.B. Genes’ influence on early risers.C. Neanderthals’ sleeping patterns.D. Ancestors’ environmental adaptability.9.What is paragraph 2 intended to show concerning the new research?A. Historical context.B. Additional proof.C. Sample analysis.D. Studying process.10. What is the real benefit of carrying Neanderthal's DNA for modern humans?A .Getting up earlier. B. Having healthier daily routines.C. Being more flexible in their work.D. Possessing a better circadian rhythm.11. What can be inferred about the findings from the last paragraph?A. They get proof from other studies.B. They are confirmed by early risers.C. They suggest potential applications.D. They reveal factors in sleeping disorders.DI had to say something after reading The Anxious Generation. It is going to sell well , because Jonathan Haidt is telling a scary story about children's development many parents are led to believe. However, the book's repeated suggestion that digital technologies are rewiring our children's brains and causing the epidemic (流行病)of mental illness is unsupported by science. Worse , the rude proposal that social media is to blame might distract (分心)us from effectively responding to the real causes of the current mental-health crisis in young people.Researchers have searched for the effects suggested by Haidt. Our efforts have produced a mix of no, small and mixed associations. Most data are correlative. When associations over time are found, they suggest not that social-media use predicts or causes depression, but that young people who already have mental-health problems use such platforms more often or in different ways from their healthy peers.We are not alone here. Several analyses and systematic reviews centralize on the same message. An analysis done in 72 countries shows no consistent or measurable associations between well-being and social media globally. Moreover, studies from some authorities finds no evidence of intense changes associated with digital-technology use.As a psychologist studying children's and adolescents’ mental health, I appreciate parents’frustration(沮丧)and desire for simple answers. As a parent of adolescents, I would also like to identify a simple source for the pain this generation is reporting. There are, however, no simple answers. The beginning and development of mental disorders are driven by a complex set of genetic and environmental factors.More young people are talking openly about their mental-health struggles than ever before. But insufficient services are available to address their needs. In the United States, there is, on average, one school psychologist for every 1,119 students. We have a generation in crisis and in desperate need of the best of what science and evidence-based solutions can offer. Unfortunately, our time is being spent telling stories that are unsupported by research and that do little to support young people who need, and deserve, more.12.What is presented in The Anxious Generation?A. Scary stories affect children's brains.B. Parents are responsible for children's health.C. Teen's mental illness results from screen time.D. The epidemic of mental illness is unavoidable.13.What does “the same message ”underlined in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Many countries do research in mental health.B. Well-being and social media are closely related.C. The young are trapped in the mental-health crisis,D. Social media don't necessarily cause mental illness.14. What is implied in the last paragraph?A. Effective actions need to be taken.B. Positive stories should be shared.C. Financial support needs to be provided.D. Broader research should be done.15.What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To suggest ways to help those in need.B. To encourage parents to brave the crisis.C. To recommend a newly-published book.D. To give a voice to children's mental issues.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2024届安徽高三4月质量检测考试英语试题答案解析
A10 联盟2024届高三4月质量检测考试英语参考答案第一部分听力1—5 BACAC 6—10 CACBA 11—15 ABAAC 16—20 ABCCA第二部分阅读第一节21—23 DAB 24—27 CACD 28—31 BAAC 32—35 CDBC第二节36—40 CEBDA 41—45 BDACA 46—50 DDABC 51—55 ACBDC第三部分语言运用56.is known 57.that/which 58.making 59.effectiveness 60.from61.rooted 62.To master 63.promotes 64.practical 65.whether第四部分写作第一节One possible version;Should Senior 3 Students' Evening Study Hours Be Extended?As for whether Senior 3 students' evening study hours should be extended,I hold the view that such a decision should be made with caution.As far as I am concerned,extending study hours beyond a reasonable limit might not necessarily guarantee students' improved results.Instead,it can potentially lead to tiredness and stress,damaging their learning efficiency and health.Effective learning relies more on quality rather than quantity.Therefore,schools should focus on improving teaching methods and ensuring concentrated periods of study during regular class hours.So I think it is not wise to extend Senior 3 students' evening study hours.第二节One possible version:When he came to the open-ended questions,he sighed desperately from the bottom of his heart.They were his weak point.Casting secret glances around him,he dishonestly drew out his notes.He unfolded them and began scanning them.As he was putting them back in,he felt someone tapping his shoulder.Filled with fear,Raj turned slowly in his seat and stared at the stony face of the teacher.She pointed to the notes hidden in his pencil case and raised an eyebrow in disbelief.Raj trembled in his seat,too afraid to utter a word,as the teacher took his paper away.Once the time was up,the teacher took him to the headmaster s office.The headmaster gave him a first and final lecture about cheating.Raj's face turned red with embarrassment.He was genuinely regretful.Once bitten, twice shy. He silently promised himself that he would never cheat again.From that day forward,Raj kept his promise.The cheating incident served as a harsh reminder for him to stay attentive during classes,to respect the learning process,and to avoid the foolish thoughts of shortcuts.【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文。
高三英语4月份第二次模拟考试试题
2021届高三英语4月份第二次模拟考试试题2021．4 考前须知：1．在答题之前，所有考生必须将本人的姓名、考生号等填写上在答题卡和试卷规定的正确位置上。
2．答复选择题时，选出每一小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目之答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
答复非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在套本套试卷上无效。
3．在在考试完毕之后以后，将本套试卷和答题卡一起交回。
第一局部听力(一共两节，满分是30分)该局部分为第一、第二两节。
注意：答复听力局部时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力局部完毕前，你将有两分钟的时间是将你之答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 man do this weekend?A．Meet his professor． B．See a movie．C．Do a project．2．How much will the man pay?A．$50．B．$100．C．$200．3．Where will the speakers go?A．To a Thai restaurant．B．To an Italian restaurant．C．To a Mexican restaurant．4．What does the man mean?A．The film is terrible．B．The film can be seen online．C．The film is worth the money．5．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．At home．B．At a hospital．C．At a drug store．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。
浙江省金华市十校2024届高三下学期4月二模试题 英语 Word版含答案
金华十校2024年4月高三模拟考试英语试题卷本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题），共150分，考试时间120分钟。
请考生按规定用笔将所有试题的答案涂写在答题纸上。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共95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. What will the woman drink?A. Coffee.B. Coke.C. Tea.2. How does the man probably feel?A. Satisfied.B. Stressed.C. Bored.3. When will the next bus leave for downtown?A. In 5 minutes.B. In 10 minutes.C. In 15 minutes.4. What will the weather probably be like tomorrow?A. Sunny.B. Rainy.C. Cloudy.5. What does the man think of the movie?A. Tragic.B. Touching.C. Inspiring.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the boy suggest the girl do?A. Wear something unusual.B. Watch Frozen with him.C. Dress as a princess.7. What does the woman think of a vampire dog costume?A. Boring.B. Frightening.C. Thrilling.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
2022-2023学年浙江省宁波市高三(下)4月模拟考试英语试卷及答案解析
2022-2023学年浙江省宁波市高三（下）4月模拟考试英语试卷一、听力-选择题（本大题共20小题，共20.0分）1. What will the woman do?A. Wipe the table.B. Wash the dishes.C. Clean the floor.2. How often are the meetings held?A. Once a day.B. Once a week.C. Once a month.3. What does the man mean?A. He is going blind.B. He likes darkness.C. He can't bear the strong light.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. On a mountain.B. In a gym.C. At the speakers' home.5. What did the man think of the garden?A. It was beautiful.B. It was crowded.C. It was inspiring.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How will the woman give the lucky money to William?A. By WeChat Pay.B. By bank transfer.C. In cash.7. What will William probably do during the holiday?A. Attend classes.B. Join his family for dinner.C. Travel to his grandparents' house.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why docs the woman think young people prefer public transportation?A. Decrease in income.B. Difficulty of parking.C. Convenience of public transportation.9. Why does the woman like cars?A. They run fast.B. They are cheap.C. They can go anywhere.10. When did the man get rid of his vehicle?A. A year ago.B. Half a year ago.C. One month ago.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2022-2023学年河南省信阳高级中学高三下学期4月月考英语试题
2022-2023学年河南省信阳高级中学高三下学期4月月考英语试题1. Explorers Camp•Full day camp for kids aged 5-13.•Monday-Friday, July 8-26, 9am-4pm.Week 1 | July 8-12Week 2 | July 15-19Week 3 | July 22-26•Register for a single week or multiple weeks.•Fees: $365 per week.•The last day to cancel registration and receive a full refund (退款) is June 15.Camp StructureThe day is divided into two thematic sessions per age group. Campers have a three-hour morning class engaging with a morning theme (9am to 12 noon) and a one-hour lunch break, followed by another three-hour class engaging with an afternoon theme (1pm to 4pm). Snack periods are held throughout the day. All campers should bring their own bagged lunch and snacks.Camp ContentExplorers Camp organizes engaging arts, history and science-related activities in every class, and focuses on a range of topics that emphasize active learning, exploration and, most of all, fun! All camp sessions are created with age-appropriate activities that are tailored to the multiple ways that kids learn.Camp StaffCampers enjoy a staff-to-child ratio ranging from 1:4 to 1:7 depending on the age group. Instructors are passionate educators who are experts in their fields and have undergone training and a background check.1. On which of the following dates can you cancel your registration with a full refund?A．June 12. B．June 22. C．July 19. D．July 26.2. How are campers divided into different groups?A．By gender. B．By nationality. C．By interest. D．By age.3. How many hours of class will you have altogether if you register for a single week?A．15. B．21. C．30. D．42.2. Anthony Doerr’s new bestseller, All the Light We Cannot See, holds special appeal for me. That’s how I would describe it. From the poetic language, to the realization of what the tile actually means: that underneath the surface of history, there is light that has not been seen, and stories that have gone untold.I’m going to be honest-love for this book didn’t hit me straight away. In fact, my first attempt to read it last month ended with me putting it aside and going to find something easier, lighter and less descriptive to read. But this book is built on beautiful imagery. Both in the literal sense-the physical world of 1940s Paris and Germany, and the metaphorical (隐喻性的)sense-scientific and philosophical references to light, to seeing and not seeing, and the differences between the two. It’s a beautiful work of genius, but it does get a little complicated at times.However, when we get into the meat of this World War II novel, it’s also an upsetting story of a childhood torn apart by war. It’s about Parisian Marie Laure who has been blind since she was six, and a German orphan called Werner who finds himself at the center of the Hitler Youth. Both of their stories are told with sensitivity and sympathy, each one forced down a path by their personal circumstances and by that destructive monster-war.I think this is the kind of book you will never appreciate if you stop too soon-I learned that lesson. From the first to last page, there is a theme of invisible lines running parallel (平行的)to one another and sometimes, just sometimes, crossing in the strangest way. These two lives we are introduced to seem to be worlds apart, and yet they come together and influence one another. It was this, more than the predictably awful tale of war, that made me feel quite emotional.1. What does the writer think of the book?A．Light and easy to read.B．Rich in philosophical ideas.C．Fascinating but too descriptive.D．Too complicated for its theme.2. What can we learn about Marie Laure and Werner?A．The war leads to their sensitivity.B．They know each other at an early age.C．The Hitler Youth pushes them to grow.D．They both have a miserable childhood.3. What particularly stirred the writer’s emotions?A．The book’s dramatic ending.B．The book’s beautiful imagery.C．The characters’ interconnected destiny.D．The suffering brought by World War II.4. What is the purpose of this text?A．To share the writer’s feelings of a book.B．To recommend a delightful bestseller.C．To tell readers a heartbreaking story.D．To analyze the structure of a book.3. The sperm whale is an astonishing creature. It’s lo nger than a semi-truck, weighs more than 90, 000 pounds and is the largest member of the toothed whale family. It’s known to dive 6, 500 feet in search of food, and to stay down there for longer than an hour at a time.Perhaps most fantastically, the sper m whale’s brain weighs as much as 20 pounds-the biggest of any species on Earth. But when it comes to brains, is size all that matters? There’s a lot we don’t know about the sperm whale’s intelligence because it’s difficult to carry out neurological (神经的) testing on such a huge marine mammal. But some clues point to sperm whales being much smarter than we give them credit for.A 2021 study published in Biology Letters, for example, looked back to 19th-century historical logbooks from whalers. Researchers found that sperm whales were at first easy to catch-but almost immediately, the whales learned how to evade hunters and whaling success dropped by 60 percent. The study suggests that the whales passed information to one another through soundwaves to avoid being caught.Animals that have big brains usually have a few things in common. They usually live long lives; for example, sperm whales can live for 70 years or longer. Additionally, they’re capable of complex behaviors and they tend to be more socia1. Whales may work together to hunt or communicate in a language all their own.What’s more, humans, whales and dolphins all have spindle neurons in their brains. These nerve cells make us capable of deeper thought, such as reasoning skills, memory, communication and adaptive thinking. And like humans, whales have emotional intelligence- meaning they＇re capable of empathy, grief and sadness. Still, in proportion to (与…成比例)our body size, the human brain is bigger than that of the sperm whale.Yet there’s still so much we don’t know about how smart sperm whales really are. And just like the whalers of a century ago, we have likely been underestimating marine mammals, whether large or small, for as long as we’ve known of their existence.1. Why do people know littl e about the sperm whale’s intelligence?A．Sperm whales’ big size makes research difficult.B．It didn’t attract scientists’ attention until recently.C．Whalers didn’t keep enough records of their hunting.D．Sperm whales usually stay deep down in the ocean.2. What does the underlined word “evade” mean in paragraph 3?A．Track. B．Avoid. C．Locate. D．Trick.3. What conclusion can we draw from paragraph 5?A．The nerve cells distinguish humans from animals.B．Sperm whales have smaller brains than humans.C．Spindle neurons make higher intelligence possible.D．Emotional intelligence is unique to whales and humans.4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?A．Sperm Whales Are Astonishingly SmartB．Sperm Whales Have the Biggest BrainC．Break the Code of Whale LanguageD．Unlock the Mystery of Sea Mammals4. As the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) has gone global, we’ve watched professionals fail as they try to improve their emotional intelligence because they either don’t know where to foc us their efforts or they haven’t understood how to improve these skills on a practical level. In our work consulting with companies and coaching leaders, we have found that if you’re looking to develop particular EI strengths, it helps to consider areas for improvement others have identified along with the goals you want to achieve-and then to actively build habits in those areas rather than simply relying on understanding them conceptually.The first step is to get a sense of how your self-perception (how you see yourself) differs from your reputation (how others see you). This is especially true for the development of EI because we can be blind to how we express and read the emotional components of our interactions. For example, most of us think that we’re good listeners, but very often that’s really not the case. Without this external reality check, it will be difficult for you to identify the ways that your actions affect your performance. Getting feedback from others can also provide proof of the necessity of shifting our behavior and motivation to do so.To give you the best sense of where the differences lie between your self-perception and reputation, you should use a 360-degree feedback assessment that takes into account the multiple aspects of EI. The key is to find one to give you feedback, which is focused on development and not on performance assessment. And that can give you a detailed understanding of how other people’s assessments of you differ from your own assessments.Secondly, when you get your feedback from an assessment, let that inform what you want to improve. But also consider what your goals are. When it comes to cultivating strengths in emotional intelligence, you’re at a huge disadvantage if you’re only interested because others sa y you should be. Your emotional intelligence is so tied up in your sense of self that being intrinsically (内在的) motivated to make the effort matters more when changing longstanding habits than it does when simply learning a skill.That means the areas that you choose to actively work on should lie at the intersection of the feedback you’ve gotten and the areas that are most important to your own aspirations. Understanding the influences of your current EI habits relative to your goals will keep you going over a long period of time as you do the work of strengthening your emotional intelligence.1. What do we know from the first paragraph?A．Professionals fail to understand the concepts of EI.B．EI plays a key role in professional development.C．Leaders are badly in need of improving their EI.D．You know how to improve EI better with others’ help.2. According to the passage, which of the following is an “external reality check”?A．You got help from your parents when making a key decision.B．Your teacher directed you towards a better attitude in study.C．You reflected yourself and made a New Year Resolution.D．Your career development speeds up with the guidance of others.3. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4?A．It’s most reliable to follow your inner call when you want to improve your EI.B．It’s hard for others to know your EI because it hides deeply behind your inner sense.C．When you want to improve EI, you should take your goals into consideration.D．Acquiring a new skill is more significant than your attempt to improve your EI.4. Which of the following might the author agree with?A．Effective EI development is determined by different factors.B．EI development is unlikely to happen unless you know what EI really is.C．The importance of performance assessment is underestimated.D．Your inner self discourages you from improving your EI.5. With gas prices rising and airport security lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next domestic vacation on a train? Compared to other alternatives, it’s comfortable and relaxing. Here is some advice on how to make a trip by rail as pleasant as possible.Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very quickly. 1 But no matter when you travel, it’s a good idea to make your reservations at least 90 days in advance.Use a travel agent. Consider turning your travel plan over to a travel agent and letting him double-check all the details, make suggestions, and then handle the actual reservations. A good one can sometimes find you discounted tickets. 2 Then you won’t have to walk through several cars on a moving train three times a day for your meals.Bring a blanket. When you’re riding on trains, you won’t be provided with a blanket for free, even if your trip is an overnight one. 3 In the summer in particular, the air conditioning can make them quite cold.Arrive early. Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing yours can be a disaster. 4 Note: The times listed on the schedules are departure times, not arrival times.Have fun. 5 Read a book, knit, do a crossword puzzle, or simply watch the world unfold outside the window. To calculate your speed as you do, divide 3,600(the number of seconds in an hour)by the number of seconds it takes you to travel one mile(the distance between two mileposts). If it takes the train 53 seconds to travel one mile, you’re going 67.92 mph.6. As the train picked up its speed, the passengers slowly settled down on their seats. A window seat is always my favorite. I ________ the lower berth (铺位),so that I could enjoy the ________ of outside from the moving train．I don’t know why I always pref erred to get the ________ seat. An elderly lady ________ the front seat of mine. I looked at her She must be in her eighties, I guessed. At one point, we met our ________. She smiled at me and I gave her a response Both of us were________. By that time, the train was in its full speed.It was 7:00 pm, evening time. So, ________ time was still in a long way, I couldn’t ________ myself any longer and asked, ”Auntie Where are you going?”She looked at me and friendly said, “________ camp, dear. ”Suddenly my enthusiasm ________ to know the reason. I politely said. “Auntie, you are ________ someone?”She smiled and said, “Yes!”Just to continue the conversation, I talked to her in a very cheerful________ "Auntie, you must be feeling so ________ to see your chi ld and your grandchildren. ”________, this question hurt her a little but boldly she answered,"Oh, dear! You are so sweet! Anyway, I had only one son who was ________ and was killed in a battle just a few days before. I bought so many new clothes for him. So, I thought why not ________ my son’s clothes for some other soldiers, so that I would control my ________ and would be happy thinking that my own son has ________ it. ”I was shocked hearing her heartbreaking story! But I ________ the old lady from the core of my heart when I was thinking of her ________ heart!1.A．preferred B．reserved C．overlooked D．substituted2.A．beauty B．fantasy C．impression D．miracle3.A．back B．front C．window D．best4.A．undertook B．occupied C．controlled D．possessed5.A．heads B．hands C．faces D．eyes6.A．silent B．amazed C．considerate D．concerned7.A．supper B．bed C．play D．chat8.A．balance B．commit C．excuse D．resist9.A．City B．Neighborhood C．School D．Army10.A．shrank B．accelerated C．doubled D．chanced11.A．mourning B．visiting C．missing D．considering 12.A．mood B．rhythm C．condition D．situation13.A．curious B．tentative C．excited D．sincere14.A．Instead B．Eventually C．Hopefully D．Perhaps15.A．cast away B．called up C．picked up D．brought in16.A．distribute B．spare C．collect D．share17.A．thrill B．scare C．sorrow D．delight18.A．worn B．found C．dyed D．worshiped19.A．saluted B．recognized C．understood D．memorized20.A．broken B．fascinating C．stubborn D．brave7. 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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资阳市高中2014级高考模拟考试英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1.答第Ⅰ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，再选涂其它答案。
不能答在试题卷上，否则无效。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where will the woman probably go first?A. To the airport.B. To the school.C. To the bookstore.2. When is the game due to finish?A. At 2:20.B. At 2:40.C. At 3:00.3. Why was the man late?A. He got up late.B. He got on the wrong bus.C. He got caught in a heavy traffic.4. What does the woman think of the movie?A. It’s disappointing.B. It’s just so-so.C. It’s enjoyable.5. How will the man get to the station?A. By bus.B. By car.C. By train.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. When will the concert be held?A. Today.B. Tomorrow.C. The day after tomorrow.7. Who can come to the concert?A. Kate.B. Mark.C. Lucy.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What kind of pizza is the man ordering?A. Cheese pizza.B. Tomato pizza.C. Seafood pizza.9. How soon will the pizza be ready?A. In about 10 minutes.B. In about 20 minutes.C. In about 30 minutes.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will the woman go to a house party?A. On Wednesday.B. On Saturday.C. On Sunday.11. What present will the woman take to Mary?A. A T-shirt.B. A dress.C. A DVD.12. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?A. Father and daughter.B. Brother and sister.C. Teacher and student.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In an office.C. In a classroom.14. What does John do now?A. A trainer.B. A tour guide.C. A college student.15. How much can a new person earn for the first year?A. $10,500.B. $12,000.C. $15,000.16. How many people will the woman hire?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When should the bus leave for Newcastle?A. 1 pm.B. 4 pm.C. 7 pm.18. Where will they stay for the night in Newcastle?A. In the tents.B. In the hotels.C. In the restaurants.19. What will they do at 9: 00 tomorrow morning?A. Have breakfast.B. See bands playing.C. Make preparations.20. Who might the speaker be?A. A guide.B. A teacher.C. A tourist.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。
AYesterday mother and I were watching for a cab in the rainy street without an umbrella when an old gentleman sheltering under an umbrella approached us to ask a favor.“I’ve forgotten my wallet. You see, old people like me often become terribly forgetful…”Mother suspiciously looked at him, a well-dressed and well-spoken man. “Are you asking me to give you money? Do hurry up. We’re getting soaked to the skin here.”“And that is why I’m offering you this umbrella of mine, and to keep foreve r, if only…”“If only what?”“If only yo u could give me in return a pound for my taxi-fare just to get me home.”“Then how did you get here?”“I walked.”“Why don’t you walk home now?”“Oh, I wish I could, but I couldn’t manage it on these silly old legs. I’ve gone too far away.”Mother began to melt. The idea of getting an umbrella to shelter must have tempted her a good deal. But she didn’t want to take advantage of a tired old man in this way. So mother simply gave him the fare but he insisted we take the umbrella. Then the transaction was made and everyone was happy.As mother was proudly explaining the importance of correctly judging people, I noticed that the old man quickly crossed the street a nd was hurrying away, not looking tired!Mother was unhappy. So we followed him as he rushed until we eventually found him at a pub where he ordered a glass of whisky with the pound and swallowed in one go! Then he collected his coat and hat. Just before he left, he smoothly took a wet umbrella from the coat rack (衣帽架). Then he headed back to the main street and sold the umbrella to another unsuspecting person.21. Why di d mother ask the man so many questions before giving him the money?A. Because she was just joking with him.B. Because she was not a kind-hearted person.C. Because she liked him and would like to talk more with him.D. Because she wanted to satisfy herself that he was telling the truth.22. What did the old man really do with the money at last?A. He kept it to himself.B. He took a taxi with it.C. He spent it on alcohol.D. He bought another umbrella with it.23. Which word may best describe the old man?A. Stupid.B. Tricky.C. Pitiful.D. Forgetful.24. What lesson can we learn from the story?A. Think twice before you jump.B. A friend in need is a friend in deed.C. D on’t judge a book only by its cover.D. Kindness is the sunshine of social life.BHave you ever fancied sailing around the world or buying a holiday home in the Caribbean? Well, before you get too excited, it may help to find out if you have what it takes to become a billionaire.We’ve all heard stories of school drop-outs who have made their fortune. Do they tend to be university graduates or self-made successful people? Are they married or single?Thanks to a recent analysis of people in Forbes (福布斯) T op 100 Billionaires List, we can now find out what they have in common. We know what percentage wear glasses and even how many are bald!If you are deciding whether or not to go to university, it may help you to know that 76% of the richest people in the world have a degree. According to this study, of those 76%, 47% have a bachelor’s degree, 23% have a master’s and 6% have a doctorate. Don’t lose hope if you aren’t very academic, though. It’s worth noting that many of those on the list did not pass all their exams with flying colors. Microsoft founder Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard University after two years of study. And Chinese business magnate Jack Ma, failed his university entrance exams three times before going on to complete his degree and make his millions.Another interesting trend is that the world’s richest people are much more likely to be married —only 12% of billionaires are unmarried. Finally, the percentage of billionaires who are bald is quite high —so don’t worry if you’re losing your ha ir.25. What do Bill Gates and Jack Ma have in common according to the passage?A. They have the same amount of money at present.B. They both graduated from the same university in the U.S.A.C. They were both born in a poor family and had much suffering while young.D. They become very successful though they didn’t do well in their academic lives.26. What was the purpose of the study?A. To advise readers to sail around the world in their own yachts.B. To tell readers when and how these people became billionaires.C. To encourage readers to find probable ways to their own success.D. To find similarities between the top 100 richestpeople in the world.27. What may be the best title for the text?A. Tales of Bill Gates and Jack Ma.B. How to Become a Billionaire.C. Forbs Top 100 Billionaires List.D. How Bill Gates Made His Fortune.CWhat’s more exciting than having a fresh hot pizza delivered to your door? How about having it brought to you by a robot? Thanks to Domino’s Robotic Unit or DRU, that just became a reality! On March 8, the three-foot tall robot delivered its first pizza to some lucky residents in Brisbane, Australia.The fully autonomous DRU is the result of cooperation between Domino’s Pizza Australia and Marathon Robotics. The 450-pound machine that travels at a maximum speed of 12.4 miles an hour can traverse a distance of up to 12 miles and back, before requiring a battery recharge. LIDAR, a laser-based sensor technology similar to the one used in self-driving cars, enables DRU to detect and avoid obstacles, while traditional sensors, much like those used in vacuum robots ensure its path is safe as it heads to its destination.drink orders. To ac cess their food, customers have to enter the unique code provided to them by the company. This not only ensures that they pick up the right pizza, but also prevents the pies from getting stolen.Scientists expect additional DRU’s to be ready for service in their variou s Queensland locations within the next six months. But don’t expect these super cute robots to replace humans anytime soon. According to Domino’s the DRU still needs extensive testing, which the company believes could take up to two years.And then there is also t he issue of regulations. The public use of autonomous vehicles is still banned in most countries. But Don Meij, the CEO and Managing Director of Domino’s Pizza Australia New Zealand Ltd, is not worried. He is "confident that one day DRU will becom e an integral part of the Domino’s family."28. What’s the function of LIDAR?A. Recharging DRU’s battery.B. Keeping DRU free of obstacles.C. Helping DRU find its destination.D. Protecting DRU from bad weather.29. What does the underlined word “accommodate” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Hold.B.Sell.C. Heat.D. Show.30. Why does the company provide codes for its customers?A. To fit more pizzas.B. To get the pizza paid in time.C. To keep the pizza from going bad.D. To prevent the pizza being taken by mistake.31. What can we infer about future of DRU?A. It will replace humans soon.B. It will be applied worldwide.C. It may be banned in Australia.D. It may need some improvement s.DThe Beijing Youth Daily on Thursday called attention to the struggles of traditional operas in China.The newspaper said the number of unique traditional Chinese opera styles had decreased to 286 from 368 in 1959, with three disappearing every two years on average. Altogether, 74 opera styles had only one troupe left, and most were at the risk of fading away.Xie Boliang, a professor at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, said, “It is well known that people should be held accountable for soil erosion, but why do we feel at ease when traditional operas fade away?”Overwhelmed by modern culture and entertainment such as movies, TV programs and pop music, traditional Chinese operas have been severely marginalized. Despite being included on the state-level Intangible Cultural Heritage list, some operas still have no place to perform.Because of the market slump (衰退) and low salaries, more traditional Chinese opera practitioners are finding other work, as are many directors and playwrights. Sun Jiazheng, chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, said traditional operas are important carriers of Chinese culture, and should be preserved.The State Council issued a circular in July calling for the promotion and protection of traditional Chinese operas, saying that it would allocate financial support and extend preferential policies to opera troupes and schools.32. What does the underlined word “marginalized” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Ignored.B. Promoted.C. Prevented.D. Emphasized.33. Many directors and playwrights find other jobs because _____.A. they can not get well paidB. Chinese operas are lack of stylesC. they do not enjoy their work any moreD. Chinese operas have no place to perform34. What is the purpose of this passage?A. To criticize low salaries for the practitioners.B. To show the comparison of different cultures.C. To tell people traditional Chinese operas are facing danger.D. To call for people to donate to traditional Chinese operas.35. The passage might come from _____.A. a science fictionB. a news websiteC. a brochure about operasD. the introduction of an art gallery第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。