湖南省岳阳县一中、湘阴县一中高三12月联考——英语英语
湖南省岳阳市第一中学高三12月月考英语试题
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B。
1. What is the man looking for?A. His pen.B. His book.C. His phone.2. What does Carol’s father ask her to do?A. Talk with her friends.B. Go out with him.C. Put on warm clothes.3. How many members are there in Alice’s group now?A. Two.B. Four.C. Six.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Ways of cooking.B. Healthy food for kids.C. Kids helping in the kitchen.5. What is the woman?A. She’s a shop assistantB. She’s a receptionist.C. She’s a secretary.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。
湖南省岳阳县第一中学2024学年高中毕业班第一次诊断性检测试题英语试题文试题含解析
湖南省岳阳县第一中学2024学年高中毕业班第一次诊断性检测试题英语试题文试题考生请注意:1.答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内,不得在试卷上作任何标记。
2.第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后,需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内,第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。
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考试结束后,请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.—What do you think of teaching, Bob?—I find it fun and challenging. It is a job ________ you are doing something serious and interesting.A.which B.whereC.when D.that2.If these new measures don’t work, we’ll have to _______ our old system.A.make up for B.come up withC.break away from D.fall back on3.Perhaps you ________ stop playing computer games now. Y our boss may be turning up in the office at any moment. A.will B.must C.should D.can4.Leaders of many countries have been trying to what it is that makes China develop so fast in recent years. A.carry out B.figure outC.watch out D.make out5.The film Mei Lanfang, Li Ming plays the starring role,has again drawn the world’s attention to our traditional Chinese art.A.what B.that C.which D.where6.Their youngest girl is at the stage ______ she can say a single word but not a full sentenceA.when B.whichC.that D.where7.Lichun is a Chinese word for one of the 24 solar terms, means the beginning of spring.A.who B.that C.whose D.which8.The children wrote magical stories together, _____ imaginary worlds of romantic and military adventure.A.to spin B.spinningC.having spun D.to have spun9.Now the world’s attention ________ the stocking markets, as they have great influence on the world’s economy. A.is fixing on B.is being fixed onC.has fixed on D.had been fixed on10.With more forests being destroyed, huge quantities of good earth ________ each year.A.is washing away B.is being washed awayC.are washing away D.are being washed away11._______ that I wouldn’t support myself at that moment.A.I was weak enough B.I was too weakC.So weak was I D.Such weak was I12.The room ______ 10 metres across is large enough for a single man to live in.A.measuring B.measures C.to be measured D.measured13.It is not like her to be so impolite; she you when you greeted her.A.might not have heard B.should not have heard C.mustn’t hear D.shouldn’t hear14.Obviously,a good habit help us to speed up to reach our destinations.A.need B.must C.can D.shall15.Martin Luther King, Jr. put it that peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means _____we arrive at that goal.A.that B.where C.by which D.with which16.If you, the special one in the world, want to show your ______ personality, this T-shirt is exactly what you are looking for.A.calm B.unique C.straight D.constant17.The document film ______ next week aims at introducing local cultures to the world.A.released B.being releasedC.to be released D.having been released18.The new product is beyond all praise and has quickly taken over the market ________ its superior quality.A.in terms of B.on account ofC.on behalf of D.on top of19.Mankind must first of all eat, drink, have shelter and clothing ________ it can pursue politics, science, art and religion.A.until B.unlessC.before D.since20.Y outh is a period of our life we see no limit to our hopes and wishes.A.where B.thatC.what D.when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。
2024年湖南省岳阳市岳阳县第一中学英语高三第一学期期末联考试题含解析
2024年湖南省岳阳市岳阳县第一中学英语高三第一学期期末联考试题注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号和座位号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。
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第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.We have brought in a good grain harvest for three years_________.A.on purpose B.on end C.on duty D.on watch2.With the help of high technology in the past few years, electronic business _______ to bank industry and travel industry..A.applied B.have appliedC.has been applied D.had been applied3.After having some alcohol, drivers tend to speed when passing streets with less people.A.pull up B.put up C.rise up D.pick up4.Students are always interested in finding out _______ they can go with a new teacher. A.how far B.how soon C.how often D.how long5.---Are you satisfied with his school report?---Not at all. It couldn’t have been ______.A.worse B.so badC.better D.the worst6.________ children believe they can succeed, they will never become totally independent.A.If B.Since C.Unless D.Though7.—I know it is really a lot to ask, but can I use your apartment during the summer? — ________. I happen to be out of town. It is all for your taking.A.Behave yourself B.Be my guestC.Have fun D.Take care8.It _____ a Saturday afternoon in May ____ Margaret could arrange for me to meet her elder ,sister.A.was until; when B.was until;thatC.was not until; when D.was not until; that9.---Sorry to have broken your glass.---_____________. You didn’t mean to, did you?A.No problem B.Forget itC.All right D.Don’t say so10.One of the most important questions they had to consider was ___________ of public health.A.what B.that C.this D.which11.________ your blog, I would have written back two days ago.A.If I read B.Should I readC.Had I read D.If I could have read12.I'm very grateful to my high school teachers,without _____________help I wouldn't be so excellent.A.their B.whomC.whose D.which13.No matter how carefully you plan your finances, no one can _______ when the unexpected will happen.A.prove B.implyC.demand D.predict14.Taking targeted measures to help people lift themselves out of poverty, _____has been predicted, is fruitful.A.what B.whichC.as D.that15.I regret not having taken your advice. Otherwise I ________ this mistake at the moment.A.didn’t make B.wouldn’t makeC.hadn’t make D.wouldn’t have made16.I felt like giving up. I probably ________,but my Dad whispered, “Come on! Y ou can make it.”A.would have B.would C.should D.should have17.Our country has launched a campaign to ban smoking in public places, whichwith some heavy smokers.A.concerns B.was concernedC.concerned D.is concerned18.—Mum,look at my shoes.I need a new pair.—________.I bought them for you only a week ago!A.You bet B.You said itC.You don't say D.You name it19.--Jassy , you speak Chinese so fluently!--- ______.You are lying, I have to say. B.Thanks a lot for saying so.C.That’s none of your business. D.I can’t agree more.20.Facing the global financial crisis, the Chinese government has taken many measures ________ people's life to deal with it.A.related B.related toC.relating D.relating to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。
湖南省岳阳市岳阳县第一中学2024-2025学年高三上学期入学考试英语试题
湖南省岳阳市岳阳县第一中学2024-2025学年高三上学期入学考试英语试题一、听力选择题1.What happened to the woman?A.She had an accident. B.She broke the traffic rule. C.She drove without a license. 2.What is the weather like today?A.Rainy. B.Sunny. C.Foggy.3.Why does the woman call David?A.To ask about his apartment. B.To share her happiness.C.To congratulate him.4.What’s the relationship between the speakers?A.Teacher and student.B.Repairman and customer.C.Classmates.5.What does the man offer to do?A.Exchange some money. B.Drive the woman to the bank. C.Take a trip with the woman.听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
6.Why does Betty make the appointment?A.To have a dental checkup. B.To get her teeth cleaned.C.To get medicine for her headache.7.When will Betty get to the clinic?A.At 4: 30. B.At 4: 45. C.At 6: 00.听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
8.Where does the conversation take place?A.At a gymnasium. B.At the theater. C.At home.9.Why does the woman suggest the man watch the home improvement show?A.To get him to find a better job.B.To ask him to keep her company.C.To have him fix things in the bathroom.10.What does the man finally decide to watch?A.A sports event. B.A talk show. C.A documentary.听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。
湖南省岳阳县第一中学2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次月考英语试题(解析版)
12. What will the man do next?
A. Call the manager. B. Read an application. C. Look for a job.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
8. Why did the man continue to work as a foreign language teacher?
A. His parents asked him to.
B. His school persuaded him to.
C. He loves to experience different things.
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湖南省岳阳县一中、湘阴县一中高三英语12月联考试题
英语时量:120分钟分值:150分Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)S ection A (22.5’)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each conversation is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11.What will the man do?A. Skate with the kidsB. Look after the kids.C. Buy three crash helmets2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a shopB. In a skating clubC. In the streetConversation 23. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hospitalB. At homeC. At a school .4. What do we know about the man?A. He is not looked after well when he is ill.B. He has already had six glasses of water.C. He can only use water to fight against his illness.Conversation 35. What do you know about Barbie?A. She is the speaker’s friend.B. She is the speaker’s sister.C. She is a pet dog.6. What does the man think of the woman?A. RomanticB. ImaginativeC. CommonConversation 47. What kind of room does the man book?A. A general room with a back view.B. A double room with a front view.C. A single room with a good view.8. How much will the man pay for three nights?A. 900 yuanB. 780 yuanC. 560 yuan9. What is the man uncertain about?A. The transport to the hotelB. The time to arriveC. The time to leave.Conversation 510. What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Customer and waitress.B. Teacher and student.C. Employer and employee.11. How long does the woman plan to do this part-time job?A. 18 days.B. 3 weeks.C. 15 days.12. Why is the woman doing the part-time job here?A. To practice her oral English.B. To gain some job experience.C. To help the foreign customers with the language.Conversation 613. How does Mary go to school in Japan?A. She takes a school bus.B. She uses the subway .C. She walks with a group of students .14. Where does Mary have lunch?A. At a lunchroom .B. In a cafeteria .C. In her classroom.15. When does Mary probably get home from school?A. Either 1:00pm or 2:00pm .B. Either 2:00 pm or 3:pm .C. Either 3:00 pm or 4:pm .Section B (7.5 marks)Directions:In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Part Ⅱ: language knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence.21. —______ to stay,they couldn't possibly leave right away.—No wonder they didn't turn up on time.A. Having been askedB. To askC. To have askedD. Asking22. We the famous singer yesterday evening if we had got to the gym in time.A. sawB. had seenC. would seeD. would have seen23. on account of drunk driving, obviously, is now in public concern.A. PunishedB. PunishingC. Being punishedD. To punish24. When you are faced with challenges, you should believe that confidence is ____makes a difference.A. thatB. whichC. howD. what25. —I regret to say that I failed to rank first in the terminal exam.— Come on; nobody win all the time.A. shouldB. mustC. shallD. can26. Many pe ople can’t learn any lessons from the mistakes they’ve made ____ theyget hurt somehow.A. whetherB. unlessC. ifD. as27. —How can I get the main idea of a new article quickly?—Just look through the first and last paragraph, and you what it is mainly about.A. seeB. will seeC. are seeingD. have seen28. Only when he reached the tea-house it was the same place he’d been inlast year.A. he realizedB. he did realizeC. realized heD. did he realize29. We shall not start the project until it _____ by the committee.A. will be approvedB. has been approvedC. approvesD. is to approve30. Many of us take ____ for granted that all foreigners celebrate Thanksgiving. Butthis is simply not true.A. themB. itC. thisD. that31. Being from a family produced great actors, it’s no wonder that she quicklyfound her way into the spotlight.A. whoB. whereC. whatD. which32. In many developed countries, the rich ______ richer and the poor poorer, which______ a social problem.A. becomes; areB. are becoming; isC. became; isD. is becoming; is33. — Do you know ____ made him successful in his career?— Yes. His hard work and determination, of course.A. what it was thatB. what was it thatC. it was what thatD. was it what that34. — Someone has tidied the sitting room!— Jim it this morning; he couldn’t bear the mess any more.A. has doneB. didC. had doneD. would do35. All things _____, the plan trip will have to be called off.A. consideredB. be consideredC. consideringD. having consideringSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.In 2012 I had the worst year of my life. I worked in a finance job that I hated.I occupied my time with meaningless relationships. I was 36 for happiness and had no idea where to find it.Then I fell 37 with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS慢性疲劳综合征) and became virtually bed bound . I had to 38 my job and then was left with no income. However, I eventually regained my physical health, but not long after that I got a call from my 39 at home to say that my f ather’s cancer had 40 and that he had been admitted to a hospice(临终安养院).I 41 the city and I went to be with him. He died 6 months later. My 42 wasa complete inspiration to me. He was always so strong that, for a minute after he drew his 43 breath, I honestly thought he would come back to life.The grief that followed was intense for all of us 5 children and our mother, but we had each other. But my oldest sister at that time 44 of a bad back. It got so bad after 2 months that she was admitted to the 45 . They discovered that she had highly advanced cancer in her bones. She died 1 month later.It took something powerfully changeable in my life to make me wake up. Wake up to some fundamental truths of life. This 46 is a gift if you want to accept it. No matter what the obstacle, you can make your life abundant with joy and you can live authentically. I know what I have now is so 47 and so short that I must grasp the joy in every moment I can, and treat it as the gift that it is.36. A. waiting B. standing C. searching D. preparing37. A. asleep B. ill C. calm D. apart38. A. apply for B. hold down C. quit D. gain39. A. company B. family C. university D. class40. A. disappear B. lightened C. progressed D. recovered41. A. visited B. left C. reached D. forgot42. A. father B. mother C. sister D. brother43. A. last B. first C. quick D. short44. A. died B. heard C. spoke D. complained45. A. army B. club C. hospital D.college46. A. present B. opportunity C. life D. story47. A. precious B. common C. unique D. easy Section C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Do you remember your 16-year-old self, 48 one who thought finding the right partner 49 dance with and getting an A in the test were 50 crucial than everything else? Or what 51 your early 20s self, who lived in a tiny apartment and worked hard at an entry level job, suspecting that it would be that way forever?Have you ever wished that you could go back and comfort 52 younger self? Have you imaged that you could give your younger self some suggestions or help her/him avoid the mistakes you now regret, somehow assuring her/him that everything would53 last long? We recently asked our community the question, “ If you could giveyour younger self one piece of advice, what would 54 be?” We got over a hundred responses, ranging 55 relationships and careers to body image and confidence.Below are our favorite 15 responses. Click here and see the details.PART Ⅲ READI NG COMPREHENTION (30 marks)Directions: 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.(A)LATEST BOOKSBelow you’ll find some latest published books that have been added to the library’s collection in the past 45 days.She Is Not InvisibleSergwick’s “She Is Not Invisible” is partly a thriller, partly a philosophical reflection on coincidence, but mostly, it’s the story of Laureth: a blind British teenager whose father, a famous author, has gone missing in America. She sets out to find him, taking her seven-year-old brother as a guide. She is not sure this is strictly legal, so she pretends not to be blind as they make their way through Heathrow airport and the streets of New York City.Six Bad Poets“Six Bad Poets” is a farce-in-verse(闹剧式诗句) by Christopher Reid, following the brave acts and misfortunes of a group of poets –three men and three women, whose destinies(命运) are more closely connected than they themselves can know, in their attempts to deal with the risks of London literary society.Britain Against NapoleonThis book describes how the British state successfully organized itself to overcome Napoleon.For more than twenty years after 1793, the French army was supreme(最优的) in continental Europe, and the British population lived in fear of French invasion(人侵). How did Britain survive and win a generation-long war against a country which at its peak commanded many times Britain’s own resources and manpower?In “Britain Against Napoleon”, Roger K night looks beyond the familiar bravery of the army and navy to the politicians and civil servants, and examines how they made it possible to continue the war.The Beau MondeHannah Greig’s “The Beau Monde” tells the story of the world’s first fashion-obsessed(痴迷于时尚的) society in eighteenth-century London and takes us on a tour from court and Parliament (约会) to Georgian London’s parks, pleasure grounds and private homes, meeting a rich and colorful cast of contemporary characters along the way. It reveals the secrets of how membership of the new elite(精英) was won, maintained and sometimes lost. This book also shows how being fashionable was the key to power in a new social order.56. According to the passage, Laureth______A. is a famous writerB. is a blind young girlC. has been lost in New YorkD. has raised her little brother by herself57. Who writes a book about six poets?A. Christopher Reid.B. Hannah Greig.C. Roger Knight.D. Sedgwick.58. The book “Britain Against Napoleon” focuses on_______A. how the British defeated NapoleonB. how Napoleon occupied the UKC. the contribution of politiciansD. the influence of war59. If you are interested in the history of fashion, you should read______.A. “She Is Not Invisible”B. “Six Bad Poets”C “Britain Against Napoleon” D. “The Beau Monde”60. The main purpose of passage is to______.A. compare the booksB. inform readers of new booksC. advocate diverse readingD. persuade people to read more(B)When my friend put out the idea of homeschooling to her parents, the first reaction they gave was, “You are cutting the child off the world.” Did the child really get cut off or did the child socialize better?The moment we hear of homeschooling, we think the child will have no opportunities to interact with peers(同龄人). However, in my friend’s opinion, we forget that when attending a regular school, the child is not into socializing all the while. The child is restricted to so many other activities. Studies take a major role in a child’s life. The child hardly has the time to interact at school.The child might be meeting and studying along with many peers; however, how many kids interact with all the kids in a class? But in homeschooling system, as my friend mentioned, the kid has all the time and can plan his day accordingly. During the day the child studies just like other school-going kids but with no burden of homework and project work, the child has so much free time in the evening as to effectively interact and play with peers. The quality time the child spends in education is really impressive.Homeschooled kids have the opportunity to socialize more often as they have a lot of time in their hands. They can also make socializing a regular habit. Just as my friend said, her child goes to a neighboring park almost every day and has a set of friends who go there daily. Other children get back home to finish off homework and project work whereas her child who is already through with studies gets the opportunity to spend time with family members.When I heard this, I really felt how lucky the child was. Definitely the child had a better opportunity to socialize when compares with my kids. However, I might not consider homeschooling for my kid, as I am so used to the traditional schooling system and feel regular schooling the safest bet.61. What is the author’s attitude towards his friend’s idea of homeschooling?A. Surprised.B. Interested.C. Confident.D. Negative.62. The author’s purpose in writing the passage is to _________.A. express his views on homeschooling.B. explain what homeschooling is.C. share his ways of teaching his children.D. promote homeschooling.63. What do we know about homeschooling children?A. They don’t interact with their peers often.B. They have more spare time to play.C. They are restricted to certain activities.D. They can’t gain enough knowledge.64. According to the author what is the biggest advantage of homeschooling children?A. They will become braver.B. They can be more popular.C. They can be better at socializing.D. They can study better.65. How does the passage mainly develop?A. By following the order of importance.B. By following the order of timeC. By making comparison.D. By presenting facts.(C)Feeling lonely? New research suggests you might want to find out that answer. Not only is loneliness an unpleasant condition, it can also harm the body’s immune system.The new study shows that people who are lonely experience more reactivation(重新激活) of hidden viruses in their systems than the well-connected ones. Lonely people also are more likely than others to produce inflammatory compounds(炎性化合物) in response to stress, which may cause heart disease a nd other chronic disorders. “Both, in different ways, indicate that the immune system is out of whack,” said study researcher Lisa Jaremka.Jaremka and her colleagues studied 200 female breast cancer survivors and 134 overweight, middle-aged adults with no major health problems.In the first study, the researchers analyzed the blood of the breast cancer survivors for antibodies against viruses. These common viruses can remain inactive and symptomless inside the body. Higher antibody levels indicate higher levels of activated viruses. The results showed that the lonelier the participant, the higher the levels of virus antibodies in the blood. Jaremka said, “The immune system is unable at that time, for whatever reason, in this case loneliness perhaps, to keep that virus under control.In the second study, the researchers measured cytokines(炎性因子) in 144 of the breast cancer survivors as well as the healthy thought overweight middle-aged adults. The participants gave a blood sample and then experienced the stress of having to give a speech and do mental math in front of people in white lab coats.After the stressful speech, the lonelier the person is, the higher the levels of cytokine interleuking-6 are. This cytokine is important for healing in the short term, because it promotes inflammation. However, when cytokines react too readily, inflammation can be harmful. Chronic inflammation has been linked to many diseases. People who are lonely also tend to react more strongly to negative events in their lives. If lonely people experience daily life as more stressful, it may cause chronic stress, which in turn disrupts the immune system.The study indicates that those who feel close to friends and family can know that their health is likely getting benefits from those relationships. People who feel socially connected are experiencing positive outcomes.66. The Underlined phrases “is out of whack” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by_____.A. becomes healthyB. goes wrongC. starts to respondD. lose connection67. What do the high levels of antibodies indicate?A. The immune system is failing to control the viruses.B. The immune system has managed to kill the viruses.C. The person has been badly ill.D. The immune system has been damaged.68. Why should frequent reaction of cytokines be avoided?A. Because it would make people more stressed.B. Because it can destroy the immune system completely.C. Because it may cause harmful chronic inflammation.D. Because it would make breast cancer survivors overweight.69. According to the passage, lonely people are more likely to _____.A. have had more negative experiencesB. become more sensitive to negative events.C. feel more pressure from chronic diseases.D. react strongly to positive daily life.70. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Loneliness has its advantages and disadvantages.B. Lonely people tend to have negative thoughts.C. Loneliness does harm to health both mentally and physically.D. People whose immune system is weak tend to get lonely.PART Ⅳ WRITING (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blankets by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Most people with problems see their problem as limitations to their success. The moment you begin to see your problems as stumbling blocks (绊脚石), you start to have more problems. But the way you see your problems determines how they affect you. If you see your problems as the walls that cannot be broken down, then problems will affect you more than they are supposed to. But if you see your problems as opportunities, then you will be able to solve them and get the message that the problems are passing across to you.The greatest men always remain calm when they face problems. When they face problems, they remain positive. Staying positive is one of the keys to solving your problems. When used well it could help get you out of difficulty. When you remain positive, you put yourself in the right position to solve your problems effectively.Problems act as a good teacher and give you something new to learn, and with every lesson comes a solution. You must learn from the problem itself and look for the way forward instead of complaining, worrying and giving excuses. Every problem is just like an examination. Once you solve the problem, you get to the next level.Not everybody is fit to share your problems with you, and not everybody is fitto know your problems. But you should have someone you can speak to and someone who is always willing to listen to you. You must be able to be accountable to this person and the person must be someone that is better and know much more than you. This person would be able to give you meaningful advice, monitor your progress and also support you.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Nong Luhuan had a wild dream when he was little: He wanted to become a cartoonist and publish books of his own. Now, the 22-year-old art design major at Sichuan Fine Art Institute has achieved his dream. His micro blog cartoon has more than 260,000 followers and he will publish his first book soon.Nong’s micro blog cartoon first drew wide attention in late 2012. H e draws stories of real-life people striving to (努力) achieve their life goals. Though each story consists of only several pictures, it takes Nong a lot of time and effort to finish them. “ I want my work to be recognizable. I want people to think of me as a cartoonist who makes cheerful works,” Nong says. Therefore he digs deep into each person’s story. Before drawing, he spends a whole day researching the person’s background and another three days on interviews. “Micro blog cartoons are interesting not bec ause of the drawings. We attract viewers with the content,” Nong says. “Besides, viewers only spend one or two minutes on each micro blog post. If my work can cause reflection, then it is meaningful.”On the way to success, Nong had his struggles. He even thought about giving updrawing in 2011. But when he read the micro blog cartoons of Chen Anni, a well-known female cartoonist of Nong’s age, he found new courage. “She is not even a fine art student and she is pursuing (追求) her dream of drawing cartoons. Why should I give up?” Nong says. After that, Nong worked even harder, gradually becoming popular and receiving positive feedback.Many fans have sent Nong private messages, telling him that his work has encouraged them to pursue their life goals and that if they succeed they will share their stories with him. “I’m glad that I have conveyed a positive attitude through my work. My readers are motivated through it and are themselves becoming a source of motivation for others,” he says.81.What does Nong draw in his micro blog cartoons? (No more than 13 words)______________________________________________________________________________ 82.What will Nong Lunan do before he draws stories of a person? (No more than 8 words) _______________________________________________________________________________ 83.Why didn’t Nong give up drawing in 2011? (No more than 12 words)_______________________________________________________________________________ 84.How do Nong’s works affect his fans? (No more than 12 words)_______________________________________________________________________________ Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.请以My experience of helping others 为题,讲述在你的成长过程中所经历的一件帮助别人的事情,并谈谈这件事情给你带来的收获与启示。
2020-2021学年岳阳县第一中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案
2020-2021学年岳阳县第一中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFour remarkable inventionsFor more than half a century, the Consumer Electronics Show(CES) has been the place for companies and inventors to display their newest and coolest gadgets.Here are our picks for some of the most interesting and creative inventions.The Sweet Little Rolling RobotSamsung has released Ballie, a tennis-sized robot that can follow you around the house, answer your questions, and entertain your pets. Since it's equipped with a camera, it can keep an eye on your home while you're away. It's like a smart assistant that goes wherever you do, rolling into your bedroom to ring your wake-up alarm, rolling to the kitchen to turn on the toaster and giving you the weather report as you brush your teeth.The Insoles to Pick Up Your PactAny runner knows the right shoes are key to your speed. But Nurvv insoles promise more than mere cushioning. The insoles transmit data to a coaching app, which offers information on your technique and performance. It measures your foot strike and assesses your injury risk. The app then generates personalized workouts to set targets and help you beat your best speeds. Half marathon, here you come!The No-Studio-Needed Yoga ClassCan't keep up your commitment to a yoga studio membership? The Yoganotch personal yoga assistant lets you drop into a virtual class any time you want. Follow along with a set series while 3-D sensors tell you whether you need to straighten your legs a bit more. The idea it that it improves your form while reducing the risk of injury.The Dau-Enhanced GrillWhile working by sight, smell and feel, a chef may appreciate Weber's new Smart Grilling Hub. It can monitor your pork and turkey while an app gives advice about cooking technique and safe temperatures.1. What can the Sweet Little Rolling Robot do?A. Feed your pets.B. Hay tennis with you.C. Take you wherever you want.D. Assist you to do your housework.2. Which of the following is suitable for a runner?A. Ballie.B. Nurvv.C. Yoganotch.D. Smart Grilling Hub.3. What do we know about the Weber’s invention?A. It uses virtual reality.B. It is convenient for cooking.C. It makes meals for you automatically.D. It helps you do well in your yoga exercises.BAccording to the study posted onScienceDirect, gardening just two to three times a week increase the benefits of better well-being as much as possible and lower stress levels.The research explored why residents engaged with gardening and the extent to which they recognized any health benefits from the activity.A questionnaire was handed out electronically within theUK, with 5,766 gardeners and 249 non-gardeners responding. Data was collected on factors including garden typology(类型学), frequency of gardening and individual awareness of health and well-being."This is the first time the dose response(剂量效应)to gardening has been tested and the evidence from the survey strongly suggests that the more frequently you garden, the greaterthe health benefits," said Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) lead author Dr Lauriane Chalmin-Pui. In fact, gardening every day has the same positive impact on well-being than undertaking regular and powerful exercise like cycling or running.When gardening, our brains are pleasantly entertained by nature around us. Gardening takes our attention away from ourselves and our stresses, therefore, it helps restore our minds and reduce unfavorable feelings.Improving health, however, was not the main motive power to garden, but rather the direct pleasure gardening brought to the participants."Gardening is like effortless exercise because it doesn't feel as exhausting and hard as going to the gym, for example, but we canexpendsimilar amounts of energy," Chalmin-Pui added.Most people say they garden for pleasure and enjoyment, so people who like gardening may be easy to be addicted to it. However, this sometimes may become a piece of good news, from the aspect of mental health. "We hope all the millions of new gardeners will be getting their daily gardening and feeling all the better for it. " Chalmin-Pui said in the interview.4. What can be inferred about gardening from the survey?A. Improving health is the aim of the participants.BGardening makes no difference to health.C. Health benefits from frequent gardening.D. Too much gardening always does harm to health.5. What does the underlined word "expend" mean in paragraph 7?A. Consume.B. Make use of.C. Increase.D. Save.6. Why do so many participantslike gardening?A. It isn't exhausting.B. It is good for health.C. It brings pleasure.D. It is like going to the gym.7. What is Chalmin-Pui's attitude to the new gardeners' gardening?A. Carefree.B. SupportiveC. Tolerant.D. Indifferent.CConcrete is the world's most consumed material after water. Because it already surrounds us in the built environment, researchers have been exploring the idea of using concrete to store electricity—turning buildings into giant batteries. The idea has been gaining ground as we have come to increasingly rely on renewable energy from the wind and sun: rechargeable batteries are necessary when the breeze dies down or darkness falls.Experimental concrete batteries have only managed to hold a small part of what a traditional battery does. But one team now reports in Buildings that it has developed a rechargeable original model that could represent a more than 900 percent increase in stored charge, compared with earlier attempts.A live-in concrete battery might sound unlikely. Still, "you can make a battery out of a potato," notes Aimee Byrne. In a future where sustainability is key, she likes the idea of buildings that avoid waste by providing shelter and powering electronics.Although the new design stores more than 10 times as much power as earlier attempts, it still has a long way to go: 200 square meters of it "can provide about 8 percent of the daily electricity consumption" of a typical U.S. home, Zhang says.This is not enough to compete with today's rechargeable devices. "We're getting milliamps (毫安) out of concrete batteries—we're not getting amps (安培), "Byrne says." We're getting hours as opposed to days of charge." But she adds that" concrete batteries are completely in their childhood, compared to other battery designs." The earliest batteries were simple andbulky. Researchers experimented with new materials and designs for more than a century to develop today's small devices. Byrne suggests concrete-based energy storage couldundergo a similar evolution. "The whole idea is that we're looking far into the future," she says. "We're playing the long game with it."8. What can we learn about the concrete batteries?A. They become increasingly renewable.B. They are the most consumed batteries.C. They are being developed by researchers.D. They will replace energy from the wind and sun.9. Why does Byrne mention a battery out of a potato?A. To show it is easy to build concrete batteries.B. To argue it is possible to develop concrete batteries.C. To make her statement more interesting.D. To call on people to protect the environment.10. What does the underlined word "bulky" in Paragraph 5 mean?A. HeavyB. CheapC. EfficientD. Small.11. What doesByrne think of concrete batteries?A. They beat today's rechargeable devices.B. They are simple and bulky.C. They have a doubtful future.D. They have a long way to go.DAnOntarioteen is making waves by turning old fishing gear into new treasures. Since last year, Natalie, 15, hasbeen taking lost or thrown — away fishing nets and rope and transforming them into bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets and necklaces.Last year, Natalie was working on an assignment for her science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) class. As part of the assignment, she learned about “ghost nets”, which are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by people who fish.“They have huge effects on our environment. They can kill coral reefs and many animals,” said Natalie. “46 percent of the Pacific garbage is ghost gear.” The Great Pacific Garbage is a huge collection of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean betweenHawaiiandCalifornia.Natalie told her mom she wanted to do something to help. She got in touch with a handful of charities, including the Sea Protection Society and Coastal Action.After getting some shipments of ghost nets and rope from those organizations, Natalie, with the help of her family, started turning thediscardedgear into new artworks. “We've made bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets, and we've made necklaces, which also use beach glass in them,” she said. Natalie then started selling the artworks online, the crafty buying and selling website.She donated all her profits-minus a small sum of change to cover supplies — to the charities that donated fishing supplies to her. She's also been donating all the income from her non-profit business, called Nautical Waters, to charity. Natalie said she hoped to continue her passion for ocean life, with plans to study marine biology in university.12. How did Natalie help with ghost nets?A. By turning them into artworks.B. By asking support from her mother.C. By collecting money from charities.D. By selling ghost nets at a good price.13. What made Natalie decide to do something with ghost nets?A. To collect supplies for the artworks.B. To prepare for her study in university.C. To protect coral reefs and marine animals.D. To complete an assignment for her STEM class.14. What docs the underlined word “discarded" in Paragraph5refer to?A. Polluted.B. Rare.C. Waste.D. Discovered.15. What is the best title for the text.A. Ghost Nets Ready forSaleB. Charities Make a Big DifferenceC. Natalie's Passion for Ocean TreasuresD. TeenTurnsOld Fishing Nets into Artworks第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
湖南省岳阳市湘阴县2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题
湖南省岳阳市湘阴县2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解Sharon, Aged 22The most important thing to keep in mind when going into high school is to be yourself. Besides, I don’t know what your middle school was like, but high school teachers will not care about things such as how much homework you already have in one night. It’s best to just learn to deal with things and manage your time wisely so you can achieve everything you need.Frank, Aged 21I think almost every kid feels both nervous and excited before their first day. You will probably love it. I know I did. You should join in some sports or activities that will make your high school experience more enjoyable. Good luck!Eddie, Aged 20When I started high school I was really nervous too, especially since I had been home-schooled all through middle school and didn’t really know anyone, I suppose the best advice would be to just relax. The first couple of days can be a little bit hard, but things will become easier after you know it.David, Aged 19I’m not going to lie. The first day is kind of frightening. But you’ll get used to it. Don’t be afraid of anyone; upperclassmen will pick on you more if you let them know you’re afraid. Just take it easy. Making some friends and staying with them will greatly help you get used to high school quickly. After the first week it’s really not bad at all. Don’t worry.1.What can we infer from Sharon about high school?A.Teachers are quite strict.B.Students often stay up at night.C.Teachers provide little care for students.D.Students should make good use of their time.2.How did Eddie feel on his first day of high school?A.Excited B.Bored.C.Worried.D.Relaxed.3.Who mentions the importance of friends?A.Frank.B.David.C.Sharon.D.Eddie.“Creativity is the key to a brighter future,” say education and business experts. Here is how schools and parents can encourage this important skill in children.If Dick Drew had listened to his boss in 1925, we might not have the product that we now think greatly important: a new type of tape. Drew worked for the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. At work he developed a kind of material strong enough to hold things together. But his boss told him not to think more about the idea. Finally, using his own time, Drew improved the tape, which now is used everywhere by many people. And his former company learned from its mistake. Now it encourages people to spend 15 percent of their working time just thinking about and developing new ideas.Creativity is not something one is just born with, nor is it necessarily a character of high intelligence. The fact that a person is highly intelligent does not mean that he uses it creatively. Creativity is the matter of using the resources one has to produce new ideas that are good for something.Unfortunately, schools have not tried to encourage creativity. With strong attention to test results and the development of reading, writing and mathematical skills, many educators give up creativity for correct answers. The result is that children can gain information but can’t recognize ways to use it in new situations. They may know the rules correctly but they are unable to use them to work out practical problems.It is important to give children choices. From the earliest age, children should be allowed to make decisions and understand their results. Even if it’s choosing between two food items for lunch, decision-making helps thinking skills. As children grow older, parents should try to let them decide how to use their time or spend their money. This is because the most important character of creative people is a very strong desire to find a way out of trouble.4.What did the company where Drew once worked learn from its mistake?A.It should encourage people to work a longer time.B.People should be discouraged to think freely.C.People will do better if they pay all attention to their work.D.It is necessary for people to spend some of their working time developing new ideas. 5.What can we know from the passage about creativity?A.It is something that most people are born with.B.It is something that has nothing to do with intelligence at all.C.It is a way of using what one has learned to work out new problems.D.It is something that is not important to the life in the future at all.6.Why don’t schools try to encourage creativity?A.They don’t attach importance to creativity education.B.They don’t want their students to make mistakes.C.They pay no attention to examination marks.D.They think it impossible to develop creativity in class.7.What should the parents do when their children decide how to spend their money?A.Allow them to have a try.B.Try to help them as much as possible.C.Take no notice of whatever they do.D.Order them to spend the least money.New research suggests that even a simple exercise program might help older people with light memory problems. Doctors have long advised patients to do physical activity to help keep their brains healthy. But the U. S. government-supported research marks the longest study of whether exercise makes any difference once memory starts to decline (衰退).Researchers found around 300 inactive older adults with memory changes called mild cognitive impairment (MCI) (轻度认知障碍). In the research, the participants were divided into two groups and half of them did aerobic (有氧的) exercise, while the rest did stretching and balance movements that raised their heart rates a little. After a year, testing of mental activity showed neither group had worsened, according to lead researcher Laura Baker of Wake Forest University School of Medicine. By comparison, similar MCI patients in another long-term study of brain health-but without exercise-experienced cognitive decline over a year.Maria Carrillo is the chief scientific officer of the Alzheimer’s Association. She said earlierresearch found regular physical activity of any kind may reduce damaging inflammation (炎症) and increase blood flow to the brain. She added that the new study is especially interesting because the pandemic (流行的) began halfway through the study. That meant the study participants became socially isolated. Social isolation has long been known to increase people’s risk of memory problems.It is a difficult time for dementia (痴呆) research. Doctors are not sure about prescribing (开处方) a high-priced new drug called Aduhelm. The drug is supposed to be the first to slow the progression of dementia but it is not yet clear if it really helps patients. Researchers reported another drug that works similarly failed in an important study. There is growing urgency (紧急) to find whether exercise can offer at least some protection. Baker will lead an even larger study of older adults to see if adding exercise to other steps such as a healthy diet, brain games and social activities can reduce the risk of dementia.8.What does the new study focus on?A.Ways to slow the aging process.B.Effective medicines for elders with MCI.C.The influence of exercise on elders’ memory.D.The causes of declining memory in older adults.9.In which aspect were the two groups different in terms of research design?A.The diet plan.B.The exercise type.C.The professional background D.Previous physical condition.10.What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.The outbreak of the pandemic.B.The reduction of damaging inflammation.C.The increase in memory problems.D.Social isolation.11.What will Baker do next according to the text?A.Find out how to lower the price of Aduhelm.B.Develop a new drug to help patients with brain diseases.C.Organize a wide variety of social activities for older people.D.Conduct further research on how to reduce the risk of dementia.Surfing the Internet for fun will make you a better employee, according to an Australian study.The University of Melbourne study shows that people who use the Internet for their own reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive than those who do not. Study author Brent Coker said, “Surfing the Internet at times helps increase an employee’s attention.”“People need to relax for a bit to get back their attention,” Coker said on the university’s website. “Having a short break, such as a quick surfing of the Internet, helps the mind to rest itself, and as a result, increases productivity ,” he said.According to the study of 300 workers,70 percent of people who use the Internet at work surf the Internet for their own reasons during office hours. Among the most popular surfing activities are searching for information about products, reading online news, playing online games and watching videos. “Firms spend a lot of money on software to block their employees from watching videos, using social networking sites or shopping online,” said Coker. “That’s not always a good idea.”However, Coker said the study looked at people who surfed the Internet in moderation (适度),or were on the Internet for less than 20 percent of their total time in the office. “Those who spend too much time surfing the Internet will have a lower productivity than those without,” he said.12.What does the University of Melbourne study mainly show?A.People who surf the Internet are good employees.B.Not everyone surfs the Internet for fun during office hours.C.Surfing the Internet for fun during office hours increases productivity.D.The Internet is becoming more and more important in people’s life.13.What would Brent Coker most probably agree according to paragraph 3?A.The longer a person’s mind rests,the better attention he will have.B.Surfing the Internet is the best way to increase productivity.C.Workers should have a long break during office hours.D.Workers should let their minds rest now and then.14.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the most popular surfing activities?A.Watching videos.B.Reading online news.C.Reading online novels.D.Playing online games.15.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Spending too much time surfing the Internet reduces productivity.B.Those who never surf the Internet have the lowest productivity.C.Most people don’t surf the Internet in moderation during office hours.D.People should spend as little time as possible surfing the Internet.In the spring and summer months, thunderstorms are common. 16 . However, in thunderstorms, lightning can strike people and buildings and is very dangerous.It was reported that a man was struck by lightning when he was making a phone call under a tree. He died at once. You may not know it, but nearly 1,800 thunderstorms are happening at any moment around the world. 17 . So what should you do during a lightning storm? Scientists say that a person’s chances of being struck by lightning are 1 in 600,000. 18 .If you are indoors during a thunderstorm:·Stay away from anything that is metal because lightning can come into the house through it.·Don’t stand near the windows.·Don’t take a shower or bath. Lightning can travel through water.·Never use the phone. 19 .If you are caught in a thunderstorm outdoors:· 20 . If there’s no building around, try to find a low place to stay in.·Do not go under a tree because the lightning could hit the tree and travel through the tree to hit you.·Never use a cell phone.A.Actually, many people are killed by lightning every yearB.Try to get home as soon as possibleC.Since they happen often, some people don’t take them seriouslyD.Go into a nearby building or car right awayE.Lightning could travel through the phone line and hit youF.But it is very important for us to learn about lightningG.Fortunately, you can reduce those chances by following these safety rules二、完形填空Einstein was not only the outstanding scientist of the 20th century, but also a gifted and enthusiastic(满腔热忱的) musician. He once said that if he hadn’t been a scientist, he would have been a 21 . “Life without playing music is unthinkable for me,” he said. “I get most 22 in life out of music.”Einstein’s mother was a talented pianist who 23 music to life in the family home. Einstein began to learn the 24 at the age of six, however, he worked hard until he 25 the joys of Mozart’s sonatas(奏鸣曲) at the age of 13. From that 26 on, although he had no further lessons, his violin 27 his companion(伴侣).When Einstein moved to Aarau in Switzerland in 1895 to complete his schooling, he seemed to have 28 much of his time to music. Just before his 17th birthday, Einstein played at the music 29 in the school, the examiner reported that “a student called Einstein shone in the 30 felt performance of one of the Beethoven sonatas”. In addition to his great 31 in playing the violin, he also played the piano and, 32 , loved to improvise(即兴创作).In late life, Einstein’s reputation(声誉) as a physicist often led to 33 to perform at benefit concerts, which he generally accepted happily. Probably the 34 of the violinist Einstein that comes nearest to the mark comes from his friend Janos Plesch,who wrote “There are many musicians with much 35 skills, but none, I believe, who ever played with more sincerity or deeper feeling.”21.A.physician B.musician C.politician D.reporter 22.A.joy B.money C.idea D.energy 23.A.played B.sent C.create D.brought 24.A.violin B.piano C.knowledge D.game 25.A.loved B.tracked C.discovered D.confirmed 26.A.location B.space C.access D.point 27.A.turned B.remained C.appeared D.seemed 28.A.devoted B.spent C.lost D.wasted29.A.performance B.presentation C.exhibition D.examination 30.A.hardly B.deeply C.carelessly D.honestly 31.A.skill B.patience C.care D.courage 32.A.after all B.in particular C.at large D.by accident 33.A.contributions B.applications C.invitations D.prizes 34.A.reaction B.destination C.summary D.instruction 35.A.broader B.funnier C.wilder D.better三、语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2024届湖南省岳阳市岳阳县第一中学英语高三上期末复习检测试题含解析
2024届湖南省岳阳市岳阳县第一中学英语高三上期末复习检测试题请考生注意:1.请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上,请用0.5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。
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第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.Maybe there is some business aspect to the Royal Wedding of William and Kate Middleton but ________ what people are interested in, it’s a hugely popular event around the world.A.in spite of B.in honor of C.in terms of D.in case of2.—Let’s go to the cinema this Sunday morning.—I’d love to,but I ________ as a volunteer in my community then.A.will work B.have workedC.will be working D.was working3.The students have decided on a final date by which everyone ________ reading the books assigned by their professor.A.finishes B.finishedC.have finished D.will have finished4.________ they’ve managed to get everything finished so quickly is not clear to us. A.Which B.WhatC.That D.How5.—What's wrong with him? He seemed upset.—He had to give up his drawing, not because he wanted ________ that way but because he had to be.A.this B.oneC.it D.such6.They came back from their long walk and went into bed, .A.tiredly but relaxing B.tired but relaxingC.tiredly but relaxed D.tired but relaxed7.I broke my relationship with Peter because he always found _______ with me. A.error B.failureC.mistake D.fault8.--Sorry for having kept you waiting. But for the traffic jam,I________________ 20minutes earlier —Never mind,I haven't been waiting that long.A.arrived B.would have arrivedC.would arrive D.had arrived9.It's ________ me why Alice gave up her job and got married.A.under B.above C.over D.beyond10.Molly finally agreed, _____ reluctantly, to go and see a doctor.A.afterwards B.almostC.otherwise D.somewhat11."We can not afford limited progress. We need rapid progress," Ban said at the Third World Climate Conference in Geneva, by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).A.organized B.being organized C.organizing D.was organized12.The infrastructure of a country is ________ makes everything run well, including things like transport, irrigation, electricity and schools.A.which B.thatC.where D.what13.— Excuse me, do you mind if I open the window?— Well, if you __________. I can put on more clothes.A.can B.mayC.must D.shall14.—Mr Johnson, I have something I would like to trouble you with.—________. Just tell me what I can do.A.You have my word B.Don't give me thatC.You can say that again D.Don't stand on ceremony15.Not having worked out the program, ________ leave the office.A.so he was forbidden to B.and he didn’t want toC.his little son couldn’t make him D.be couldn’t free himself to 16.(2015·北京)___________the early flight, we ordered a taxi in advance and got up very early.A.Catching B.CaughtC.To catch D.Catch17.— Will it take me long to get to the Sunshine Hotel?—No, it ______ take you long. It’s not the rush hour now.A.shouldn’t B.shan’tC.mustn’t D.needn’t18.Governments around the world increasingly ________ artificial intelligence to help promote economic growth.A.put out B.roll out C.make out D.reach out19.Lack of sleep _______ lead to weakened immunity and memory, and also slow physical growth.A.shall B.must C.should D.can20.Only after he was brought to the police station did the boy ________ he had stolen some purses from other passengers.A.participate B.acknowledgeC.realize D.summarize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。
湖南省岳阳市湘阴县知源高级中学等学校联考2023-2024学年高三上学期第一次月考英语试题
湖南省岳阳市湘阴县知源高级中学等学校联考2023-2024学年高三上学期第一次月考英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读理解The Admission to University of FloridaThe general requirements below apply to undergraduate admission to any college or division of the university. Please understand the admission to the university is selective. Only minimum requirements for admission are provided; satisfaction of these minimums does not guarantee admission.·Online application for admission received by the Office of Admissions by the deadline.·A satisfactory academic record. Applicants must provide a complete record of schools which they attended. Failure to declare attendance at another school could invalidate (使无效) an offer of admission and any credit or degree earned.·Satisfactory scores on achievement or natural ability tests; the SAT, ACT or TOEFL.·Applicants must identify a preferred term of enrollment (注册) on their application. The application may be considered and the admission may be offered to terms other than the preferred term specified on the application. Applicants who wish to change their term of entry should contact the Office of Admissions immediately.·Access to and ongoing use of a computer is required of all students. The university expects new students and continuing students to acquire computer hardware and software appropriate to the degree program.A Notice of AdmissionWhen an application for admission is approved, the university will send a notice of admission for d specific term. If the student is unable to enroll for the term indicated or wishes to be considered for entrance to a different term, the Office of Admissions should be informed immediately.1.What have to be included in the application?A.The applicants’ education experiences.B.The comments on University of Florida.C.The preparations for natural ability tests.D.The minimum requirements foradmission.2.What can the applicants do when applying for the admission?A.Return their computers.B.Change the term of enrollment.C.Guarantee the satisfaction.D.Design a notice of admission.3.In which section of a newspaper can you read the text?A.Technology.B.Geography.C.Education.D.Entertainment.It’s getting cold and winter is coming. More than 4 billion birds will stream overhead on their migration to warmer grounds down south, where they will feed. One of my favorite places to see this migration in action is Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico, a critical stopover for a number of different migrating species.The best time to visit is mid-November through mid-February, and I usually go to the place in mid-December. I’ve made it a tradition to go with my father with our cameras, and I look forward to our day trip all year long. I also love our tradition of stopping at Buckhorn Tavern for a famous green chile cheeseburger at the end of a long day in the field.Most Snow Geese come from Northern Canada, flying up to 1, 500 miles at 40 miles per hour along with their partners and sometimes their young. Sandhill Cranes are much larger, breeding in Canada, Alaska and Siberia. Once almost extinct, they have recovered dramatically because of places like this national wildlife refuge.Bird photography typically means using a huge lens (镜头) to get close to all the action. The big lens ensures I get those magical moments without disturbing a bird endangered. But I needn’t go far to see migrating species. In my own backyard. I use a bird blind, which allows me to sit inside capturing photos of any migrating species flying through. In my own back-yard, I also find that not all birds migrate, but they prepare for winter, stocking up seeds and acorns.So wherever you are, keep your eyes out and up. If you miss the migration this year, soon it’ll be warming up and the birds will be on their journeys to their summer homes in the North.4.What does Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge mean to the author?A.A scenery spot to have fun.B.A destination to take photos.C.A field to catch some birds.D.A place to watch birds migrate. 5.Where does the author like to go to eat something after the visit?A.To Canada.B.To Alaska.C.To Buckhorn Tavern.D.To thebackyard.6.Why are Sandhill Cranes mentioned in paragraph 3?A.To show the reserves value.B.To introduce a kind of birds.C.To stress the importance of birds.D.To list some birds’ migratory sites. 7.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A.The habits of some migrating species.B.The author’s knowledge of endangered birds.C.The skills of taking photos of migrating birds.D.The author’s efforts to watch birds’ migration.Private identity is related to a person’s identity where he cannot describe his feeling publicly and has difficulties in expressing his ideas and thoughts or socializing with others. It is like being introverted (内向的) in front of the public. And public identity is related to somewhat expressing one’s feeling perfectly in front of the public. There are many factors for a person to be publicly introverted, which includes different languages and cultures.Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodriguez written by Richard Rodriguez reflects his development from a disadvantaged son of Mexican immigrants living in northern California into a well-educated person. Rodriguez strongly believes that for accessing the privileges of public life, people must learn how to be assimilated into public society and depress their private identity. He argues that developing a public identity is directly related to maturing into adulthood.Rodriguez states how he started his school life, from knowing only 50 words to becoming a publicly recognized professor and author. He argues that everyone deserves to speak in a public voice and feel belonging in a public society. But to gain this, one should make sacrifices to the expectations of society. This includes loss of private identity, because when a person starts spending more time acting and speaking in public, he starts to live a life with reduced intimacy (亲密).Rodriguez accepts these facts because he remembers the feeling of closeness to his family as a child and how it started fading when he started living a public life. Rodriguez also argues that the school should be a place to build a child’s public identity rather than developing his private identity he has formed at home. He believes that one of the purposes of education is to develop children’s ability to speak in a public language, which is a crucial step in their development.8.How does the author start the text?A.By offering reasons.B.By giving examples.C.By giving definitions.D.By expressing opinions.9.Which can replace the underlined word “assimilated” in paragraph 2?A.absorbed B.divided C.researched D.looked 10.What is Rodriguez’s attitude to public identity?A.Uncertain.B.Positive.C.Unfriendly.D.Cautious. 11.What may Rodriguez agree with according to the text?A.It’s difficult to have both intimacy and public identity.B.Schools have a duty to develop children’s private identity.C.Having the feeling of closeness to family is unnecessary.D.Developing children’s ability to speak is the goal of education.Antecedent (先前的) carbon emissions are greenhouse gases released during the making of a product. Most manufacturers or customers pay little attention to them. In fact, operating emissions is important in a fossil-fuel-powered world.An expert, Annika Ramskold, summarized the problem and said, “Going fossil free isn’t just about how things are powered. It’s about removing fossil fuels from how things are sourced, made, transported and assembled. While electric vehicles are a great start, we need to go further. Fossil fuel free vehicles mean greenwash (环保幌子) until the entire production part has been decarbonized (使环保).”One manufacturer paying much attention is a Swedish electric motorcycle company. It plans to build the world’s cleanest motorcycle. But it may have trouble visualizing carbon dioxide. The company came up against the problem. It said, “As the Cleanest Dirt Bike Ever project involves global suppliers. it is difficult to get primary data, due to the complex global supply chain. It is also difficult to clean up that global supply chain. We investigated the possibility of treating each component separately. This needed to track the entire supply chain of each individual part. We eventually didn’t focus on the end product, but dealt with the materials used to make said parts.”So instead, they are concentrating on the four main materials in the bikes—aluminum. steel, plastic and rubber. But some parts of the bike, including motor. battery, controller, brakes and suspension. are made by outside suppliers located globally. The company willhave much trouble making much of a dent in that.Ultimately, the answer is how much stuff goes into your vehicle. The motorcycle is said to have a twentieth of the antecedent carbon of an electric car. This is why the company’s work is so important. When people finally understand the effect of antecedent carbon emissions. they may realize that the most important choice they can make is not to drive a car as much as possible.12.What does Annika Ramskold want to stress?A.People should stop producing fossil fuel free vehicles.B.Electric vehicles can solve environmental issues well.C.It’s important to make production environmentally friendly.D.Customers should pay little attention to operating emissions.13.Which one can best describe the Swedish company’s project?A.Fruitful.B.Challenging.C.Meaningless.D.Conventional. 14.What does the author advise people to do?A.Know the reasons for emissions.B.Make some important choices.C.Buy the company’s motorcycles.D.Adopt greener means of travel. 15.What may be the best title for the text?A.Sweden Is Trying to Go GreenB.Making Production Green Is Really GreenC.Global Companies Reject Carbon EmissionsD.Choosing Electric Vehicles to Reduce Emissions二、七选五Every year, there are birthday parties to plan, and moms take them very seriously.a bit of help to plan the next party.What some moms don’t realize is that they can get their kids involved in planning their own birthday parties. 17 They can teach the kids some important skills that they will carry with them for the rest of their life.According to Home Cleaning Family, having kids plan their own birthday parties is a great way to teach them responsibility, kindness and organization. It is a big responsibility toplan a party and have everything organized as they need. Kindness is used when kids send out invitations and think about what the guests want. 18Kids have a lot of stereotypes (刻板印象) working against them, one of which is their inability to focus. Helping to plan an event can help work on their focus. 19 If they write out a list, they can focus on one idea at a time. It is a great practice for them to focus on other projects that will come their way one day.20 But they may struggle with how they can include their kids. They are so used to doing everything themselves that they cannot give up the control. Moms can give them tasks the kids can manage either on their own or with minimal supervision. Before the moms know it, the next parties will be all their kids’, and they will be excited about it.A.It’s because they will have certain tasks to do.B.They want their kids to have the best birthday.C.It is also a chance for them to use their creativity.D.Moms may know that their kids should plan their own parties.E.Moms can go through all the to-do items and listen to their ideas.F.There are many lessons to learn when it comes to planning a party.G.Moms are always working behind to make sure their kids grow up happily.三、完形填空Rushing over to take a picture with Mickey Mouse, Emma Sinclair, from Australia,came to the US to fulfill her dream of visiting Disney World in Florida. Her grandfather,In 2 020, a 30 tumour was found in her brain. She 31 the use of her right hand from the surgery. She had to learn to get around with the assistance of a wheelie walker as her 32 was affected, and teach herself to do basic tasks with her left hand.Though her treatment for the tumour remains ongoing, she has lots to 33 . She has welcomed a Cavoodle into her life, training it to be her service dog in case her condition 34 . She hopes her story can remind others that no matter how hard life is, we have to face it 35 .21.A.arrange B.stop C.claim D.wait 22.A.land B.history C.love D.popularity 23.A.match B.reason C.charge D.admiration 24.A.form B.adapt C.join D.take 25.A.did away with B.got on with C.came up with D.ended up with 26.A.proud B.afraid C.ashamed D.certain 27.A.As a result B.On average C.In a word D.In general 28.A.resolution B.presentation C.information D.satisfaction 29.A.sincere B.lucky C.relevant D.traditional 30.A.simple B.serious C.regular D.relative 31.A.lost B.developed C.avoided D.hid 32.A.character B.background C.spirit D.movement 33.A.expect B.abandon C.consult D.recall 34.A.works B.reduces C.worsens D.improves 35.A.sensitively B.casually C.formally D.positively四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
湖南省湘阴县第一中学高三英语上学期第二次月考试题
湘阴一中2015届高三第二次月考英语试卷时量:120分钟总分:150分Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)S ection A (22.5’)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each conversation is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. Where does the woman want to go?A. Beihai ParkB. Beijing ZooC. Beijing Station2. Which bus should the woman take?A. Number 303 BusB. Number 103 BusC. Number 301 BusConversation 23. What are they talking about?A. Watching TVB. Having sportsC. Visiting a park4. Why does the woman suggest the park?A. Because the air is fresh and clean there.B. Because there are fewer people there.C. Because it is very quiet there.Conversation 35. Where does the man come from?A. AfricaB. The U.S.AC. Australia6. What is the woman’s problem?A. She has trouble speaking English.B. She has trouble reading English.C. She has trouble writing English.Conversation 47. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a planeB. In a carC. In a train8. How is the woman feeling?A. CalmB. NervousC. Excited9. What is the man scared of ?A. BeesB. CatsC. DogsConversation 510. How did the man go to Switzerland?A. By carB. By trainC. By plane11. How long did it take the man to go to Switzerland?A. One and a half hours.B. Two and a half hours.C. Three and a half hours.12. What’s the weather like in the place where the woman stayed?A. HotB. ColdC. Cool.Conversation 613. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Lend her some money.B. Tell her how to use an ATM machine.C. Teach her how to deal with a bank clerk.14. How many numbers does a PIN usually have?A. FiveB. SixC. Eight15. What does the man suggest about PIN numbers?A. Write it down for memory.B. Change it frequently for safety.C. Keep it in mind.Section B (7.5’)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully, and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Three 16.________ tips from Rupert MurdochHis achievements:•almost 200 newspapers•37 TV stations•11 17 ._______ companies.•two publishing companies.• a lot of 18.________His tips•Don’t let anything stand in your way.•19.________•Stay 20.________ of the game.PartⅡ Language Knowledge(45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. Please ________the candidates of the time of the interview at once, so they canmake preparations for it ahead of time.A. to informB. informingC. informD. informed22. We are talking about the subject ________ the importance I haven’t realized yet.A. whichB. thatC. whoseD. of which23. By the time the firemen arrived, the big fire already.A. had put outB. had been put outC. put outD. was put out24. Jane her job as a manager in a travel agency in April and moved to Australiain search of new opportunities the re.A. resignedB. has resignedC. resignD. had resigned25. The sign “No Photos” means that no one________ take any photos here.A. needB. mightC. mustD. shall26. Many scientists believe that global warming, if ____ , will cause extreme climatechange this century.A. not stoppingB. no stopC. not stoppedD. without stop27. After living in the city for 10 years he returned to______ he grew up as a child.A. whichB. whereC. thatD. when28. — It is said that Robert had an accident yesterday.—How come? He very carefully.A. droveB. drivesC. had drivenD. has driven29. — Shall we take some apples with us?—No, at no time_________ in the library.A. is food allowedB. allows foodC. food is allowedD. does food allow30. The writer went to the library the other day and searched for ____ he could findabout Charles Dickens.A. whereverB. howeverC. whicheverD. whatever31. ---Look! Somebody ________ the classroom.----Well, it wasn’t me. I didn’t do it.A. is cleaningB. was cleaningC. has cleanedD. had cleaned32. It is the protection for the trees _____matters, rather than how many trees areplanted each year.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. as33. While waiting for the opportunity to get , Henry did his best to performhis duty.A. promoteB. promotedC. promotingD. to promote34. We live day by day, but in the great things, the time of days and weeks_____so small that a day is unimportant.A. isB. areC. has beenD. have been35.---What do you think of your trip to Hengshan?---Terrific! And what impressed me most is the tree ______1,000 years ago.A. dates back toB. dated back toC. are dating back toD. dating back toSection B(18 marks)Direction s: 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.When I was young, my dad used to grow carnations(康乃馨). His carnations were red, pink and white. Everyone who saw them admired them for their beauty.He took care of them with so much love and 36 . Every day after coming home from work, he went straight to see them. He 37 watching them every day. We kids did too. But he used to tell us, “No one should touch my flowers. ”One day my younger sister, who loved my dad very much, had wanted to help him and she 38 the carnations from their stems(枝干)one by one and arranged them 39 . She believed that he would be very 40 to see them that way.When mom and I realized what my sister had done, we became completely hopeless. However, my sister had no idea why no one showed her any appreciation. When my dad arrived, he went 41 , straight to see the flowers. When he saw his flowers lying on the floor like dead animals, he was 42 at first. He looked towards the street, to see if it was any of the 43 children who could have done it. Then he entered the living room and looked at mom in silence.Finally mom, who always taught us to 44 the truth no matter what, looked at dad and said, “We have no bad neighbors in our area. ”Then with a nice tone she continued, “No outsider did this great job, only your lovely daughter Cle mence. ”My dad’s face changed into 45 and then he said, “Do I have a better 46 than my lovely daughter? ”My younger sister smiled and 47 dad tightly.36. A. devotion B. spirits C. gratitude D. expectation37. A. hated B. approved C. enjoyed D. committed38. A. divided B. watered C. cut D. cleaned39. A. by the window B. in the vaseC. on the deskD. on the floor40. A. surprised B. pleased C. disappointed D. worried41. A. as usual B. at first C. as well D. at last42. A. frightened B. relieved C. disappointed D. shocked43. A. enemies’ B. friends’ C. families’ D. neighbors’44. A. tell B. behave C. follow D. keep45. A. sadness B. smiles C. anger D. depression46. A. kid B. flower C. helper D. gift47. A. hugged B. kissed C. grasped D. pattedSection C(12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with ONE WORD that best fits the context.Do you get along well with your teachers? “Getting along with” your teacher means both you and your teacher have a communicating way that makes both of you able to get 48._________you need from the relationship. A teacher wants to make sure that you’re paying attention, being respectful and polite, and trying to learn. And you need a teacher 49._________is respectful to you, answers your questions, and tries to help you learn.Teachers want to get along with you. 50._________teachers and students sometimes have personality clashes. By dealing with 51._______ problem like this, you learn something about how to get along with people who are different 52. ________ you. For example, talk to an adult you trust, such as a parent, a teacher or both. You need to respect your teacher and be polite. Teachers also like 53. ______ when students learn and obey the classroom rules.Although a certain teacher isn’t your favorite, you can still have a suc cessful relationship, especially if you complete your basic responsibilities 54.________a student. For example, attend class, ready to learn, be prepared for class and listen55. __________ your teacher is talking.PartⅢ Reading Comprehension(30 marks)Directions: 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.AZoo Lights6pm---10pm Thursdays through Wednesdays, through Jan. 7. The Phoenix Zoo’s 15th-annual holiday light festival features more than 2 million lights and light displays throughout the zoo, as well as a new arctic exhibit and jingo, the talking giraffe. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, $7ahead of time. Phoenix. $8 at gate. (602)273-1341. .Cowboy Christmas5pm---9pm Thursdays, 5pm---10pm Fridays and Saturdays, 5pm---9pm Sundays through Wednesdays, through Jan 1. Rawhide’s Main Street will be lit with 150,000 lights,including a 100-foot tall “tree of lights” and nightly lighting ceremony. Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Gila River Reservation. FREE. (480) 502—5600. .Arizona Celebration of Lights6pm---9pm Thursdays, 6pm---l0pm Fridays and Saturdays, 6pm---10pm Sundays through Wednesdays, through Jan.1. A 2-mile drive featuring 300 light displays with more than 5 million lights. Community Church of Joy, 21000 N. 75th Ave., Glendale. $12 per car, $8 for adults, free for kids aged 4 and younger, $2 discount with canned food or toy donations. (623)561—.Glendale Glitters Quiet Nights6pm---10pm Thursdays through Wednesdays, through Jan.6. A display featuring 1.4 million lights decorates downtown Glendale. It also features an animated musical light show in the north part of town. The center of the display is at Murphy Park. Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Ave. Glendale. FREE. (623)930—2820.Valley of Lights6pm---12pm Thursdays through Wednesdays, through Dec. 30. A one-mile drive through exhibits featuring more than 100,000 lights and animated displays. Donations accepted. Fain Park, 2200 N. Fifth St., Prescott Valley. FREE. 1一(928)一759—.56. These ads are all about__________.A. night light displays in the Phoenix ZooB. celebrations of lightsC. Christmas activities all over the worldD. advertisements of some products57. Which of the following websites can offer you further information about the 100-foot tall “tree of lights”?A. www. pvchamber. org.B. www. joyonline. org.C.www. .D.www. .58. If Mr. Smith and Mrs. Smith drive to Arizona Celebration of Lights with their son aged 5, most probably how much will they pay for the visit at least?A. $34.B. $36.C. $28.D. $26.59. According to the text, which of the following offer animated displays?A. Zoo Lights & Cowboy Christmas.B. Valley of Lights & Cowboy Christmas.C. Zoo Lights & Arizona Celebration of Lights.D. Valley of Lights & Glendale Glitters Quiet Nights.60. What’s the purpose of the text?A. To attract more visitors to these activities.B. To collect more donations from the visitors.C. To let kids have an interesting Christmas Day.D. To earn more money.BSeated in a convertible(敞篷车)with the top down at 60 miles an hour, Mary looked at the flies that sat on top of Mark’s hair. How could they stay there? She wondered. Mary had not seen Mark in years, until the other day when he came into the cafe where she worked. His appearance was different from when he was in high school. Now, he was a bit fat and thick glasses covered his eyes. However, that didn’t change Mary’s feelings for him at all. He had just bought a brand new red sports car and asked her if she would like to go for a ride and then have dinner with him. Her heart beat with excitement as he opened the door for her. She noticed something very strange as Mark got into the car and started to drive away. On the hair was a group of flies just sitting there.Mary stared in amazement. It seemed the faster they drove, the more determined the flies were to stick to his hair.Mary remained silent. She leaned forward and turned the radio on, to try to divert her attention away from the flies, but she couldn’t help thinking about them. She looked up at Mark, who was completely devoted to what was going on and continued to sing to the music while driving merrily along.Finally, Mark pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road beside a diner and looked in the mirror and said, “Mary, I would like to comb my hair b efore we get something to eat. Could you reach under the seat and give me my hair cream? ” Mary reached under the seat and pulled out a camping backpack, which contained a round jar and started to laugh wildly as she pointed to the label(商标). “That’s not hair cream on your hair, Mark! It says it’s Fly Trap Glue! ”61. What did Mary probably do?A. A car saleswoman.B. A waitress.C. A cook.D. A driver.62. We can learn from the text that .A. Mark used to be a th in, handsome boyB. Mark had bought a new sports car for MaryC. Mark and Mary had been in love for yearsD. Mary felt strange when she saw the red car63. The underlined word “divert” in Para. 4 can be replaced by .A. takeB. absorbC. replaceD. recover64. Why did Mary burst into laughter?A. Because Mark had prepared a jar of hair cream for her.B. Because Mary played a trick on Mark.C. Because Mark had mistaken Fly Trap Glue for hair cream.D. Because their ride wasn’t well pre pared.65. What’s the best title for this passage?A. A wonderful rideB. Unchanged loveC. A hair trickD. Stuck on youCFour out of ten women who diet end up heavier than when they started watching their waistline(腰围), a study revealed today. The research also showed that a large percentage of women started noticing the pounds creeping back on just 21 days after reaching their ideal weight.Yesterday, Dr Ian Campbell of the Jenny Craig Weight Management Program said, “In the UK 61. 4 percent of adults are overweight or obese. Successful weight management requires a long-term commitment in order to lose weight successfully and for good. Dieting can be a real challenge so setting realistic goals and remaining focused on them is important. Otherwise as this research shows, women could end up heavier than when they started. ”The “Food, Body, Mind” report was publicized by Jenny Craig who quizzed 2, 000 women aged between 18 and 65 who diet regularly on their attitudes, beliefs and behaviors around weight loss. Six in ten said they were on a diet then and one in five women said they were on a “continuous diet”.It found the most common triggers to start dieting was seeing their “reflection in the mirror”, preparing for a summer holiday or unflattering photos posted on social networking sites. Other popular reasons include comments by friends or relatives or their other half.However, the study showed that one in ten gave up within one day, while almost a fifth managed to make it to a week or more. The average is ten days. Many blamed pressure they put on themselves to lose weight too quickly for the weight gain, which leaves them with a bigger appetite than normal. Others blamed colleagues, who tuck into fatty lunches and snacks unaware of the effect it has on the dieter, while mothers’polishing off their children’s leftovers(剩饭)was another common cause of weight gain.66. Which of the following might be the best title for this article?A. Three Reasons to Fail in DietingB. Important Things for Successful DietC. Obesity—a Problem for 61. 4% Adults in the UKD. Four in Ten Women Gain Weight on Diets67. Women who go on a diet .A. are all overweight or obeseB. are likely to gain weight again after reaching their ideal weightC. all fail because they are not persistent enoughD. all end up heavier than when they start to diet68. The underlined word “triggers”in Paragraph 4 probably means“________ ”.A. effectsB. examplesC. causesD. imagination69. Which of the following is NOT the reason that many people quit dieting very soon?A. The pressure they put on themselves to lose weight quickly.B. Colleagues who give them fatty lunches and snacks.C. Reflections they see in the mirror.D. Leftovers of children’s taken by their mothers.70. In which column of the newspaper do you probably find the passage?A. Health.B. Economy.C. Sports.D. Education.PartⅣ Writing(45 marks)Section A(10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer “HappinessAdvantage”EffectIn July 2010 Burt’s Bees, a personal-care products company, was going through big changes as it began a global expansion into 19 new countries. In this kind of high-pressure situation, many leaders bother their assistants with frequent meetings. In doing so, managers lift everyone’s anxiety level, which is responsible for effective problem solvi ng.Burt’s Bees then-CEO, John Wolfgang, took a different approach. Each day, he’d send out an e-mail that praises team members for work related to global marketing. He’d remind his managers to talk with their teams about the company’s values. He asked his managers to hold another three-hour meeting on happiness with employees in the course of the expansion effort. Wolfgang’s emphasis on developing positive leadership kept his managers loyal as they successfully transformed the company into a global one.That outcome shouldn’t surprise us. Research shows that when people work with a positive mind-set(思维模式), performance on nearly every level—productivity, creativity—improves. People who have a positive mind-set perform better in the face of challenge. I call this the“happiness advantage”—every business outcome showsthat it has been improved when the brain is positive. I’ve observed this effect in my role as a researcher and lecturer in 48 countries on the connection between employee happiness and success. In an analysis of 225 academic studies, researchers found strong evidence of cause-and-effect relationship between life satisfaction and successful business outcomes.A common misunderstanding is that only our genetics, our environment, or a combination of the two determines how happy we are. To be sure, both factors have effects. But one’s general sense of happiness is surprisingly unstable. The habits we form, the way we interact with colleagues, how we think about stress—all these can be managed to increase our happiness and our chances of success.Title: “Happiness Advantage”EffectⅠ. Burt’s Bees’71._______________ to management and its effect◆Leaders 72.__________________◆Assistants’ anxiety level lifted◆Problems solved less 73. ______________Ⅱ. John Wolfgang’s different approach to management and its effect◆A daily e-mail 74.________________sent◆Managers reminded to talk about 75._________________◆A three-hour meeting 76.__________________being held◆Positive leadership making managers 77.____________to the company◆Goals achievedⅢ. Research findings◆People performing better when they think positively◆Every business outcome showing 78._______________ when the brain is positive Ⅳ. 79.__________contributing to our happiness and chances of success◆80. ______________◆Habits we form◆The way we interact with colleagues and we think about stressSection B(10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passageEach year, a majority of students leaving college come home close to $20, 000 in debt, not including their student loans. One of the main reasons students come home in debt is the many credit-card offers on campus. But credit cards are not a bad thing—it all comes down to the person in charge of them.A credit card is only bad if you abuse(滥用)it and purchase things you cannot afford. It seems much easier to buy thi ngs when you don’t physically hand over money, but only a plastic card.There are many ways to control how much you spend. One of the best is to use a debit card(签账卡)instead of a credit card. If you do not have one, contact your bank, and arrange to have one linked to your account(账户). In this way you’re able to see how much you are spending each time you buy something.Another easy way to control how much you are spending is to open an online bank account with which you can easily track how much money you have. Next, create a budget(预算); doing this will also give you a better overall picture of how your finances are. If you stick with it you will find it to be a debt fighter that can help you over a long time.Follow these tips religiously and you will find your net worth soon going from the gutter to the positive side. If you come out of college in debt, don’t let it get you down; you are not alone. With motivation and a strong will you will soon be able to kiss your debt goodbye.81. What does the author say about students in the first paragraph? (No more than 7 words)(2 marks)___________________________________________________________82. Why do many students like to use credit cards? (No more than 8 words)(2 marks) ___________________________________________________________83. List three ways you can stay out of debt. (No more than 16 words)(3 marks) ___________________________________________________________84. What is the passage mainly about? (No more than 12 words)(3 marks)__________________________________________________________Section C(25 marks)根据图画内容,以“We Want Our Schoolbags Lighter”题,用英语写一篇不少于120词的短文。
湖南省岳阳市一中12—13上学期高三英语第一次质量检测考试试卷
岳阳市一中2012年下期高三第一次质量检测英语试卷(汉)分值: 150分时量: 120分钟PartⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Conversation 11.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Waiter and waitress.B.Husband and wife.C.Boss and secretary.2.What does the man usually do?A.Prepare meals.B.Wash clothes.C.Clean up the kitchen. Conversation 23.Where did the woman most probably leave her purse?A.In the street.B.In the coffee shop.C.In the shoe department.4.How much money was there in the purse?A.About $15.B.About $50.C.About $55.Conversation 35.What can we learn from the conversation?A.The man wants to book a room for two.B.The man prefers a smoking room.C.The man chooses a room on the second floor.6.How much will the man pay for the room?A.80 dollars.B.88 dollars.C.96 dollars.Conversation 47.What does the man tell the woman about?A.His favorite place in New York.B.His experience of catching a train.C.His favorite movies.8.What is the man‟s favorite?A.The clock.B.The ceiling.C.The sky at night.9.What can we infer from what the woman says?A.She likes the stars in New York City.B.New York City is so polluted that you cannot see stars there.C.The stars in New York City are beautiful.Conversation 510.What is the woman doing?A.Giving advice.B.Calling about a job.C.Asking the way.11.What was the woman doing while working abroad?A.Studying management.B.Doing secretarial work.C.Earning a degree in education.12.Why does the woman come back to work?A.To be a teacher.B.To develop herself.C.To be near her family.Conversation 613.Where does the conversation most probably take place?A.At the railway station.B.At the post office.C.At the airport.14.Which country will the letter be sent to?A.England.B.Japan.C.Canada.15.How will the letter be sent?A.By air mail.B.By registered mail.C.By express mail.Section B(7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard.Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICEAn old lady’s long lifeⅠ.Way of life in the past:●People lived in their hometown until they died.●People 16.________ with each other in the past.Ⅱ.Her marriage:●She lived with her husband for 70years.●She had a lot in common with her husband, for example, both of them enjoyed 17.________.Ⅲ.18 ________ of a long life:●She laughs a lot.●She likes 19.________.●She takes a lot of exercise by doing sports like skiing, horseback riding, swimming and 20.________.Part ⅡLanguage Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21.I didn‟t mean ________ anything, but those apples looked so good I couldn‟t resist ________ one.A.to eat; trying B.to eat; to try C.eating; to try D.eating; trying 22.She ________ for fifteen years, yet she didn‟t know what kind of person she ________.A.had married; married B.had got married; married toC.had been married; had married D.married; had married to23.________ an important role in a new movie, Andy has got a chance to become famous.A.Offer B.Offering C.Offered D.To offer24.It is clear that water pollution means more deaths and heavier losses. ________ , it is our duty to prevent rivers and lakes from being polluted.A.Altogether B.Therefore C.otherwise D.Moreover25.It‟s high time that we ________ our precious time.A.made full use of B.must make full use ofC.will make full use of D.are making full use of26.________ in the regulations that you should not tell other people the password of your e-mail account.A.What is required B.What requires C.It is required D.It requires27.I feel it a great honor to give a speech before so many people ________ my class.A.in place of B.in case ofC.in exchange of D.on behalf of28.Scientists say it may be five or six years ________ it is possible to test this medicine on human body.A.since B.after C.before D.when29.The witness gave a(n)________ account of what had happened about the fire. It is obvious that he was trying to cover up the truth.A.ambiguous B.accurate C.authentic D.specific 30.—Where did you find the bag?—It was on the playground ________ we played basketball this afternoon.A.that B.where C.when D.which31.The Group of Eight is an international organization ________ the richest countries in the world, five of which are quite small and two of which are island states.A.is consisted of B.consisting of C.consists of D.consisted of32.It is often considered clever to do ________ your parents require when they are angry.A.however B.whateverC.no matter what D.whenever33.I often think of the days ________ I stayed with that experienced editor, ________ has a strong influence on me.A.when; which B.that; which C.when; that D.which; that 34.—Oh, it‟s you! I ________ you.—I‟ve just had my hair cut, and I‟m wearing my new glasses.A.didn‟t recognize B.hadn‟t recog nizedC.haven‟t recognized D.don‟t recognize35.________ time, ________ I will finish my work.A.Take; and B.Some; / C.Give; or D.A little more; and Section B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C andD.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the co ntext.She has been shopping with her mom in Wal-Mart. She must have been 6 years old. It was 36 outside. We all stood just inside the door of the Wal-Mart.Her voice was so sweet for the 37 waiting.“Mom, let‟s run through the rain,” she said.“What?” Mom asked.“Let‟s run through the rain,” she repeated.“No, honey.We‟ll wait until it 38 down a bit,” Mom replied.This young child waited about another minute and repeated, “Mom, let‟s run through the rain.”“We‟ll get soaked if we do,” Mom said.“No, we won‟t, Mom.That‟s not what you said this morning,” the young girl said as she 39 her Mom‟s arm.“This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain an d not get 40 ?”“Don‟t you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said …If God can get us through this, he can get us through anything!‟”The entire crowd became dead silent. I 41 you couldn‟t hear anything but the rain. We all stood silently. Mom 42 and thought for a moment about what she would say.“Honey, you are absolutely right.Let‟s run through the rain. If we get wet, maybe we just need washing,” Mom said. Then off they ran.We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they 43 past the cars.They held their shopping bags over their heads just in case they got soaked. But they were 44 by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the 45 to their cars. And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing. Circumstances or people can take away your money, and they can take away your 46 . But no one can ever take away your precious 47 . So,don‟t forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories every day! 36.A.quarrelling B.pouring C.snowing D.trembling 37.A.annoying B.interesting C.appreciating D.expecting38.A brings B.comes C.cuts D.slows 39.A.pulled B.hit C.pushed D.dragged 40.A.hurt B.wet C.wounded D.slipped 41.A.recalled B.swore C.promised D.observed 42.A.suffered B.walked C.wept D.paused 43.A.rushed B.flew C.walked D.drove 44.A.suspected B.challenged C.ordered D.followed 45.A.route B.way C.path D.direction 46.A.health B.family C.friendship D.happiness 47.A.presents B.prizes C.memories D.chancesSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.In the past a gentleman would offer his seat 48.________ a lady on a crowded bus. But now, he will probably look out of the window or hide behind his newspaper, leaving the lady standing 49.________ someone else gets off.You can‟t entirely blame men for this change in manners.Gone 50.________ the days when women could be referred to as the weak.A whole generation has grown up demanding equality with men in jobs, in education 51.________ in social life. Hold a door for some women and you are likely to get an angry lecture on treating women 52.________ weaklings(弱者). Take a girl out for a meal and she‟ll probably insist on paying 53.________ share of the bill. All these, according to some sociologists, will change men‟s attitude towards women and 54.________ conventional (traditional )active politeness is perhaps slowly being replaced by true consideration for the needs and feeling of women, so that men can see women as 55.________ human beings. Part ⅢReading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.ABoys need friends, suffer when they don‟t believe they have any, and worry over the ups and downs of relationships.Many adults believe that somehow boys need friends less than girls do, in truth, though, no boy is an island; boys value their friends throughout childhood and adolescence and are happier and healthier when they have solid relationships with peers.Despite the common belief that girls are better at relationships, most boys consider their friends a very important part of their lives, and boys may actually be better at keeping friendships than girls are. A recent study of 10 to 15-year-old boys and girls found that girls‟ friendships are actually more fragile. Girls tend to say and do hurtful things to each other morefrequently than boys, and girls are more hurt by the end of a friendship.Boys are the living definition of the phrase “peer group”; they love games with rules, competition, and doing things together. Boys seem to enjoy, even need the opportunity to test themselves against others, and many lasting friendships begin in karate (空手道)class or on the basketball court. Competence and skill are widely respected; being picked last for a team or left out altogether is an experience that can haunt (萦绕心头)a boy for years.As boys mature, the friendship becomes even more important, and it frequently widens to include girls.During the teen years, friends can become the most important part of a boy‟s life — and a part in which his parents are not included. The confusion of being a teenager leads boys to form close bonds with friends.There is the sense for many boys that a friend is someone who is “always there for me”, or someone he can trust.They may be partners in crime or partners in study, but the friendship of adolescent boys can run surprisingly deep. 56.The common belief of adults is that boys ________.A.don‟t care about others as much as girlsB.don‟t value friendships as much as girlsC.have the same friendship as girlsD.have healthier friendship than girls57.According to the text, ________.A.boys usually build friendships by playing competitive gamesB.boys like to have small groups of friendsC.boys‟ friendships seldom result in anyone being hurtD.boys‟ friendships can hardly end in failure58.The author mentions the study in Para.2 to prove ________.A.girls value relationships more than boysB.most boys consider their friends very importantC.boys may be better at keeping friendships than girlsD.boys may be more active in a friendship59.As a boy gets older, he tends to ________.A.widen his circle of friends to include his parentB.shift his focus from his friends to himselfC.leave his parents out of his friendsD.be confused about what a friendship is60.What‟s the best title for the text?A.Friendships between Boys and Girls.B.Boys and Their Friendship.C.Childhood and Adolescent Friendship.D.Tips on Making Friends with Boys.BSome time ago, I discovered that one of my chairs had a broken leg.I didn‟t think there would be any difficulty in getting it mended, as there are a whole lot of antique shops near my home.So I left home one morning carrying the chair with me.I went into the first shopexpecting a friendly reception. I was quite wrong.The man wouldn‟t even look at my chair.The second shop, though slightly more polite, was just the same, and the third and the fourth —so I decided that my approach must be wrong.I went into the fifth shop with a plan in my mind. I placed the chair on the floor and said to the shopkeeper, “Would you like to buy a chair?” He looked it over carefully and said, “Yes, not a bad chair.How much do you want for it, sir?” “Twenty pounds,” I said.“OK,” he said, “I‟ll give you twenty pounds.” “It …s got a slightly broken leg,” I said.“Yes, I saw that; it‟s nothing.”Everything was going according to plan and I was getting excited.“What will you do with it?” I asked.“Oh, it will be easy to sell once the repair is done.” “I‟ll buy it,” I said.“What do you mean?You‟ve just sold it to me,” he said.“Yes, I know but I‟ve changed my mind.I‟m sorry; I‟ll give you twenty -seven pounds for it.” “You must be crazy,” he said. Then, suddenly the penny dropped.“I know what you want.You want me to repair your chair.” “You‟re right,” I said.“And what would you have done if I had walked in and said, …Would you mend this chair for me?‟” “I wouldn‟t have agreed to do it,” he said.“We don‟t do repairs, not enough money in it and too much trouble.But I‟ll mend this for yo u; shall we say for a fiver?” He was a very nice man and was greatly amused by the whole thing.61.We can learn from the text that in the first shop the writer ________.A.was rather impolite B.was warmly receivedC.asked the shopkeeper to buy his chair D.asked the shopkeeper to repair his chair 62.The underlined word “approach” in the second paragrap h means ________.A.plan for dealing with thing B.decision to sell thingsC.idea of repairing things D.way of doing things63.The expression “the penny dropped” in the last paragraph means the shopkeeper ________.A.changed his mind B.accepted the offerC.saw the writer‟s purpose D.decided to help the writer64.How much did the writer pay?A.£5.B.£7.C.£20.D.£27.65.From the text, we can learn that the writer was ________.A.honest B.careful C.smart D.funnyCHeritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable (无可取代的)sources of life and inspiration.Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa‟s Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world‟s heritage.What makes the concept of World Heritage exceptional is its universal application. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, regardless of the territory on which theyare located.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. This is embodied in an international treaty called the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, adopted by UNESCO in 1972.UNESCO‟s World Heritage mission is to:encourage countries to sign the World Heritage Convention and to ensure the protection of their natural and cultural heritage;encourage States Parties to the Convention to nominate(提名)sites within their national territory for inclusion on the World Heritage List;encourage States Parties to establish management plans and set up reporting systems on the state of conservation of their World Heritage sites;help States Parties safeguard World Heritage properties by providing technical assistance and professional training;provide emergency assistance for World Heritage sites in immediate danger; support States Parties‟ public awareness-building activities for World Heritage conservation;encourage participation of the local population in the preservation of their cultural and natural heritage;encourage international cooperation in the conservation of our world‟s cultural and natural heritage.66.Which of the following statements about heritage is NOT true?A.It is exceptional because of its universal application.B.It can be divided into two sorts: the cultural and the natural.C.It‟s the irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.D.It has the characteristics of being unique and diverse.67.UNESCO encourages all the following EXCEPT ________ of cultural and natural heritage around the world.A.identification B.application C.protection D.conservation 68.The underlined word “embodied” in the third paragraph can be replaced by “ ________ ”.A.restricted B.expanded C.reflected D.defined 69.UNESCO helps the States Parties safeguard World Heritage properties by ________.A.building public awareness for World Heritage conservationB.setting up reporting systems on the state of conservation of their World Heritage sites C.providing emergency assistance for World Heritage sites in immediate dangerD.providing technical assistance and professional training70.From the passage, we can know that ________.A.UNESCO signed the World Heritage Convention in 1972B.World Heritage sites belong to the world and are of great value to humanityC.participation of the local population usually makes the conservation work easyD.UNESCO is an organization aimed at protecting the World HeritagePart IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage.Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.The atmosphere is a gaseous envelope that surrounds the Earth. It is a collection of gases, vapour and particulates surrounding the Earth. The atmosphere is very important to life on this planet because, firstly, it acts as a system for cycling and recycling carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen; living things transform these elements into sources of carbohydrates and proteins for nourishment(营养品). Secondly, it protects us from invisible threats such as the harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.Thirdly, it protects the Earth‟s surface from rapid heating during the day and rapid cooling down at night. Lastly, it provides us with the air we breathe as it is our basic life support system; every breath we take requires oxygen in the air. However, human activities are causing the emission of harmful gases into the atmosphere. This has resulted in many environmental and health problems. Urban air pollution, acid rain, contamination by toxic chemicals, the lessening of the stratospheric ozone layer and changes in the global climatic system are all important environmental threats to the atmosphere.Air pollutionOur planet is becoming choked with poisonous gases mostly from our daily activities like driving cars, warming our house and running power stations.And pollution doesn‟t need a passport to travel around the world.Ozone depletionFor years, chlorofluorocarbons(CFCs)were used as a cooling device in freezers and air conditioners. CFCs destroy the ozone layer, the layer that filters(过滤)ultraviolet radiation from the sun which causes eye damage and skin cancer.The greenhouse effectAs more greenhouse gases released in the atmosphere reflect more heat back to the Earth , it causes a rise in temperature, beyond that which is considered to be normal.Rising temperature will cause the climate change, which may lead to a more natural disasters, extinction(灭绝)of some animals and plants. Additionally, passing through surface, while some is lost in space, greenhouse gases reflect back some solar energy and make the atmosphere hotter.Humans are damaging the atmosphere, which serves to be our coat. One day it deserves their right.And the world is warming up, the polar icecaps to melt, sea levels to rise and extreme weather conditions to occur more frequently.Section B (10 mark)Directions: Read the following passage.Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Motherhood may make women smarter and may help prevent dementia(痴呆)in old age by bathing the brain in protective hormones(荷尔蒙), U.S.researchers reported on Thursday.Tests on rats show that those who raise two or more litters of pups do considerably better in tests of memory and skills than rats who have no babies, and their brains show changes that suggest they may be protected against diseases such as Alzheimer‟s(早老痴呆症). University of Richmond psychology professor Craig Kinsley believes his findings will translate into humans.“Our research shows that the hormones of pregnancy(怀孕)are protecting the brain,including estrogen(雌激素), which we know has many neuroprotective (保护神经的)effects,” Kinsley said.“It‟s rat data but humans are mammals just like these animals are mammals,” h e added in a telephone interview.“They go through pregnancy and hormonal changes.”Kinsley said he hoped public health officials and researchers will look to see if having had children protects a woman from Alzheimer‟s and other forms of age-related brain decline.“When people think about pregnancy, they think about what happens to babies and the mother from the neck down,” said Kinsley, who presented his findings to the annual meeting of the Society of Neuroscience in Orlando, Florida.“They do not realiz e that hormones are washing on the brain.If you look at female animals that have never gone through pregnancy, they act differently toward young. But if she goes through pregnancy, she will sacrifice her life for her infant—that is a great change in her behavior that showed in genetic alterations(改变)to the brain.81.What can protect the brain of a woman according to the passage? (no more than 4 words)(2 marks)________________________________________________________________________ 82.How do scientists kn ow “Motherhood may make women smarter.”? (no more than 8 words)(3 marks)________________________________________________________________________ 83.“It‟s rat data but humans are mammals just like these animals are mammals.” What does the sentence suggest? (no more than 13 words)(3 marks)________________________________________________________________________ 84.What is the main idea of this passage? (no more than 10 words)(2 marks)________________________________________________________________________ Section C (25 marks)Directions: 请你以记者的身份,根据案件登记卡所提供的情况,用英语写一篇新闻报道稿。
湖南省岳阳县第一中学2020┄2021届高三上学期第一次月考英语试题
岳阳县一中2021届高三第一次阶段考试英语试题分值:150分时量:120分钟第I卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
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1. What does the man advise the woman to do ?A. Clear up the room .B. See the weather report .C. Fetch no raincoat .2. Where is the conversation most probably taking place ?A. In the hotel .B. In the supermarket .C. At the book office .3. What will the woman probably do next ?A. Wash the dishes .B. Go to rest .C. Eat some food .4. Why was James sad ?A. He was afraid his team would fail in the match.B. He thought that he might be forced to leave the team.C. He was taken off the team by other members.5. What does the man mean ?A. He agrees to have a party if the woman arranges everything well.B. He doesn’t agree to have a party .C. He doesn’t like the woman’s friends .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。
2020-2021学年岳阳县第一中学高三英语月考试题及答案解析
2020-2021学年岳阳县第一中学高三英语月考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABored with your life? Dreaming of something different? I always wonder what life would be like400 kmabove my head. That's where the International Space Station orbits the earth, with six astronauts living and working on board, for months at a time.How do they sleep? They spend the night floating in a sleeping bag inside a small cubicle (小隔间) on the ceiling. American astronaut Sunita Williams explains, “It's like a little phone booth, but it's pretty comfortable and it doesn't matter if I turn overand sleep upside down. I don't have any sensation (感觉) in my head that tells me I'm upside down.”Brushing your teeth in a place where you can't have a tap or a sink can be a challenge. Can you imagine the mess that running water would make in zero gravity? Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield uses a straw to put a big blob of water from a sealed bag onto an ordinary toothbrush and adds a little toothpaste which he has to swallow when he's done.Daily exercise is essential. The lack of gravity makes bones more fragile and muscles lose strength — so astronauts are encouraged to work out for at least two hours a day.The role of astronauts in the International Space Station is to act as lab technicians for scientists back on earth. So they spend their time maintaining their environment and performing and monitoring experiments in a confined space about the size of a Boeing 747. Almost every task is carefully planned by mission control — although most astronauts spend their first days losing things until they get used to sticking everything they use to the walls with Velcro, duct tape (强力胶带) or clips (夹子).One of their most valued perks (额外待遇) is the view from “the office”, dominated by that gigantic blue ball down there, sitting in the darkness of space. Wow! Absolutely breathtaking!1. When they sleep upside down, the astronauts willnot get dizzy because ________.A. they don't feel itB. they sleep in the daytimeC. they sleep in special sleeping bagsD. they are trained to adapt to the conditions of weightlessness2. What parts become weak if astronauts don't exercise?A. Their teeth and bones.B. Their brains and bones.C. Their bones and muscles.D. Their teeth and muscles.3. What is the passage mainly about?A. The Problems We Met in Space.B. Living and Working in Space.C. How to Become an Astronaut.D. The International Space Station.BImagine that youare a superhero. Your superpowers are activated by a special suit. The suit communicates with your brain. It allows you to do amazing things with only a thought. By concentrating on strength, for example, you can kick a soccer ball across a field. By focusing on swift actions, you can jump to the top of a tree.Such a connection between mind and machine may sound like a fantasy. To scientists, though, it is a very real goal. They are creating machines that let disabled monkeys walk. These machines may soon help disabled humans do the same. Unlike other bionic devices, these robotic “super suits” do not communicate with muscles and nerves. Instead, they have a direct line to the brain.In 2005, doctors drilled a hole in the skull of Hutchinson, who had lost her right arm in an accident. Then they inserted a sensor onto her motor cortex (大脑皮层运动区). Wires connected the sensor to a receiver on her head. After she recovered, researchers pluggedHutchinson’s receiver into a cable that relayed signals from her brain to computers. Then they connected a robotic arm to the computers. The computerscould interpretHutchinson’s brain signals to move the arm.Soon,Hutchinson, the computer, and the robotic arm became a team.Hutchinsonwas even able to lift her hand and drink from a cup. “She smiled when she put down that drink—that’s everything.” says Donoghue, a brain scientist.Today other scientists are building on that success. One of those scientists is Dr. Miguel Nicolelis, who designed a whole-body bionic equipment. In 2014, a disabled former athlete kicked the first ball of the World Cup Games wearing one of Miguel’s full-body exoskeletons.The exoskeleton was connected to brain signal sensors in the man’s cap. By thinking about kicking, he sentsignals to a computer on his back. The computer then translated the signal into an exoskeleton-aided kick. Such designs may become common as scientists keep merging mind and machine.4.Which can best describe the tone of paragraph 1?A. Narrative and serious.B. Persuasive and critical.C. Informative and objective.D. Descriptive and imaginative.5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Reason of the experiment.B. Results of the experiment.C. Process of the experiment.D. Significance of the experiment.6. Why is Dr. Miguel’s exoskeleton special?A. It can be used on animals.B. It can move the whole body.C. It was supported by computers.D. It was connected directly to the brain.7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Robotic suits may be widely used to help disabled people.B. Exoskeleton is more common thanHutchinson’s bionic arm.C.Scientific experiments are commonly carried out in football fields.D. Disabled athletes can now play football again with the help of computer.CAccording to a survey, the wasteof food on the dining table occupies 10% of the total grain output.Last week, Meituan, a giant online food ordering platform, co-published a proposal with a number of business organizations, calling on restaurants to stop food waste and help develop new eating habits for customers. Following the proposal, merchants are asked to offer guidance for consumers, including reminding them during the ordering process about the taste of the ingredients, portion sizes and other information about the dishes, to helpthem avoid excessive ordering and food waste.Catering(餐饮)associations in more than 18 provinces have also joined the campaign to remove food waste. The Wuhan Catering Association proposed an “NT" ordering code for restaurants in which a group of 10 diners would only order enough for nine people. More food is only brought to the table if required. On Friday, the ChinaCuisine Association announced that it had teamed up with Ele. me, the Alibaba Group Holding-owned food delivery platform, to launch a "half-dish plan," encouraging restaurants to provide customers with the option to order smaller portions.Tang Zhisong, a professor at Southwest University Education School, said "Evaluating how much you can eat, how much you should buy and how to deal with the leftover is a way for young people to improve their self-management. It's also a means to teach them sharing food, caring about others, and more importantly, developing a mindset of suitability. "8. What's the purpose of the proposal mentioned in the passage?A. To change customers' attitude toward life.B. To promote a new policy on food delivery.C. To spread the idea of healthy eating.D. To encourage restaurants to reduce food waste.9. What does the underlined word “excessive" in Paragraph 2 prolably mean?A. More than enough.B. Less than required.C. Better than ever.D. Worse than before.10. Paragraph 3 is mainly developed by.A. offering analysesB. presenting a surveyC. giving examplesD. making comparisons11. What do Tang's words suggest?A. Sharing food is caring about others.B. Young people should have self-discipline.C. Reducing food waste has all-round benefits.D Saving food contributes to a sustainable society.DGray wolves have lived inNorth Americafor at least half a million years. Their living areas once included most of the continentalUnited States. But during the 1800s and early 1900s, wolves were hunted to near extinction(灭绝).By the 1960s, theU. S.wolf population was limited to a handful of creatures in small comers of the northernMidwest.Then, in 1973, a law, the ESA, was passed to protect animals from becoming extinct. Gray wolves were one of the first animals placed on the endangered-species(濒危物种)list. Killing them wasillicit. And theU. ernmentworked to promote their protection. In a famous example of this effort, starting in 1995, 31 wolves were moved fromCanadatoYellowstoneNational Park. By 2015, more than 500 gray wolves were living in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem(生态系统).Today, the continentalU. S.is home to more than 6,000 gray wolves. On January 4, 2021, theU. ernment removed gray wolves from the endangered-species list.Usually, an animal's removal would be cause for celebration. But some environmental protectors say the wolves still need protection. In some parts of the country, wolves are increasing in numbers. More than a thousand of them can be found just inMichiganandWisconsin. But overall, their range is still a small part of what it was. Wolves used to live across most of the U. S. Now they , are found in fewer than a dozen states. Others argue that as long as a species is not in danger of extinction, it doesn't belong on the endangered-species list. And farmers with land near wolf living areas say that if the wolf's population continues to grow, more of their farm animals will be killed by wolves.But some protection groups worry that without protection, the wolf population will crash again. They hope that no matter what, people and wolves can get along peacefully with each other. They are promoting ways to make that happen.12. What caused gray wolves to be almost extinct?A. Losing their living areas.B. Too many natural enemies.C. The extreme climate changes.D. Being hunted in great numbers.13. What does the underlined word "illicit" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Rather difficult.B. Against the law.C. Totally normal.D. Conditionally allowable.14. Why was the gray wolf removed from the endangered-species list?A. They have a much larger population already.B. They have all been put into the safe natural parks.C. They have been feeding on farmers, farm animals.D. They have grown too strong to be protected by humans.15. What do farmers living near gray wolves' living areas think of the animals?A. The wolves are trouble for them.B. The wolves must be better protected.C. The wolves get along peacefully with them.D. The wolves should live where they belong.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届岳阳市第一中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析
2020届岳阳市第一中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMany workers have had no choice but to adapt to working from home in recent months since offices shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic (新冠疫情). And the noisy situation and endless housework may result in a terrible emotion. A new option is waiting foryou. That is WFH: work from a hotel.Hotel FigueroA special program titled Work Perks aims to reposition some of 94-year-old Hotel Figuero’s 268 rooms as day-use offices.According to Managing Director Connie Wang, the set-up launched in June and is a great opportunity to get out of their houses with high-speed Wi-Fi, unlimited printing privileges and free parking. The 350-square-foot rooms sell for $ 129 per day, with an option to extend to an overnight stay for an additional $ 20.The WytheA boutique hotel in Brooklyn. The hotel recently announced a partnership with co-working office space company Industrious through which it is recycling 13 second-story guest rooms to serve as offices for up to four people.Each of the rooms has a small outdoor platform, and dogs are welcome. Pricing starts at $ 200 and goes up to $ 275, depending on how many people use the space.The SawyerThe Sawyer, in Sacramento, California, is offering pool cabanas (更衣室) for use as outdoor offices, complete with fast Wi-Fi, free parking and catered lunch for $ 150 per day.HotelsByDayYannis Moati founded HotelsByDay back in 2015. That company has grown to include more than 1,500 hotels, and has seen a significant increase in the number of inquiries for day-use bookings lately.Moati said the current situation will force hotels to upgrade themselves to stay alive, and he predicted that offering rooms for day-use only is one of the directions they will go.1.How much should one pay for a 24-hour stay in Hotel Figuero?A.$ 129.B.$ 149.C.$ 150.D.$ 200.2.Which hotel allows pets in?A.The Wythe.B.The Sawyer.C.HotelsByDay.D.Hotel Figuero.3.What do we know about Yannis Moati?A.He started a program titledWork Perks.B.He has upgraded at least 1,500 rooms.C.He usually predicts everything correctly.D.He is optimistic about the WFH trend.BAs an old saying inChinagoes, “The days of the Sanjiu periodare the coldest days.” “Sanjiu period” , which is in Minor Cold, refers to the third nine-day period (the l9th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice(冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold inChina.Eating hotpotDuringMinor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.Eating huangyacaiInTianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.Eating glutinous rice (糯米饭)According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.Eating vegetable riceIn ancient times, people inNanjingtook Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients (原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.4. What do we know about Minor Cold?A. It refers to the Winter Solstice.B. The Sanjiu period is in this period.C. It lasts twenty-seven days.D. It marks the first day of winter.5. What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold?A. Eating hotpot.B. Having vitamin A and B pills.C. Having huangyacai.D. Buying cabbage.6. How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice?A. They fry and toast it.B. They eatit for dinner.C. They mix it with many other things.D. They steam it with soy sauce.7. This text may be taken from the ________ column (栏目) of a newspaper.A. travelB. cultureC. fashionD. scienceCIn a world simultaneously on fire and underwater thanks to climate change, scientists have announced some good news: Several important tuna (金枪鱼) species have stepped back from the edge of extinction.The unexpectedly fast recovery speaks to the success of efforts over the past decade to end overfishing. But tuna are not the only species scientists are discussing at the 2021 World Conservation Congress in Marseille, France, which is organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Researchers caution that many other marine species remainimperiled. For instance, more than a third of the world's sharks remain threatened with extinction due to overfishing, habitat loss, and climate change.“I think the good news is that sustainable fisheries are possible,” says Beth Polidoro, a marine biologist at Arizona State University. “We can eat fish in a proper way and without driving the population to the point where it is on the road to collapse or extinction."At the same time, she warned that the changes in status should not be an reason to catch as many fish as we want.The IUCN, which ranks the world's most endangered species on its Red List of Threatened Species and is backed by 16,000 experts across the globe, also announced at the meeting that some animals are moving in the other direction, onto the Red List. One notable example is the Komodo dragon, an island-living lizard at particular risk from climate change.For the better part of two decades, Polidoro has been part of a specialist group tasked with assessing thestatuses of more than 60 species of tuna and billfishes for the IUCN.Her team announced its first comprehensive findings in 2011, mentioning that a number of commercially fished tuna species were dangerously close to disappearing.According to the new data, the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus), once listed as endangered, now qualifies for a status of least concern. As does the yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) and albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), which were both considered near-threatened the last time they were assessed.8. What does the underlined word “imperiled” in paragraph 2 mean?A. EndangeredB. ConservedC. ExtinctD. Safe9. What can we infer from Polidoro's words?A. Too many fish are being eaten by human beings.B. Eating fish does not necessarily lead to its extinction.C. Fish species are on the edge of dying out if no action is taken.D. The situation of underwater species are changing for the better.10. Which of following statement is true according to the passage?A. Some Tuna species are wiped out by overfishing.B. Tuna are ranked as the world's most endangered species.C. Climate change poses a threat to most species in water and on land.D. Three tuna species have been saved from extinction according to the data.11. What's the main idea of the passage?A. Some tuna species are reported endangered recently.B. IUCN has helped saved a great many marine species.C. Improvement has been made in saving marine species.D. Great efforts should be made to conserve species underwater.DThe grocerystore might not be your favorite place to visit when you're at home, but is it ever fun when you're in another country? Honestly speaking, they're one of those strange little destinations that I like to sniff out everywhere I go, much as other travelers head toward clothing stores, libraries, coffee shops or galleries.The greatest beauty of the grocery store –– whether it's a supermarket or a tiny shop –– is that it gives you a glimpse into what local people buy to cook their own meals. This offers clues into their lifestyles and preferences, and into the agricultural and cooking practices of the country. I stare at the strange fruits and vegetables, theseafood, the cheese, the spices, the bread, and oh, the chocolate...always the chocolate!Being the environmental nerd(呆子)I am, I like paying attention to packaging, which can reflect people's attitudes towards environmental protection. Italy, for example, has a habit of requiring customers to bag their fruits and vegetables in plastic for weighing, while Sri Lanka leaveseverything loose in bins. In Brazil, everything is prepackaged in a layer of plastic.People in grocery stores tend to be friendlier. They smile, say hello, and sometimes ask questions, which can lead to great conversations. I had a further discussion with a teenaged cashier in Sri Lanka, over which bag of crunchy(松脆的)mix to buy. He insisted that the one labeled “spicy” would be too hot for me, but I told him I was willing to risk it. He laughed and we ended up talking about my favorite Sri Lankan foods for ten minutes.It's interesting then to come home and look at one's own local grocery store through new eyes. What would a visitor think? What stands out, and what do the food displays say about us as a culture? You might be surprised by what you realize.12. According to the author, what is the key benefit of visiting foreign grocery stores?A. Learning to cook foreign dishes.B. Making friends with local people.C. Buying cheaper food and souvenirs.D. Knowing local people and the country.13. What does the author show by mentioning some countries in paragraph 3?A. People's special lifestyles.B. People's shopping habits.C. People's environmental awareness.D. People's packaging methods.14. What can we infer from paragraph 4?A. Sri Lankans know a lot about food.B. Grocery stores are good social places.C. Grocery stores vary in different countries.D. Sri Lankans like to give strangers suggestions.15. Which of the following shows the structure of text? (P: paragraph)A. B.C. D.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021届岳阳县第一中学高三英语一模试题及答案解析
2021届岳阳县第一中学高三英语一模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI started working with my hands at a young age. The youngest of five brothers, I took on the role as a “maintenance (维修) man” at an early age for our family’s small grocery store. Often my dad wouldn’t give me a clear idea of how something shouldbe done, so I just had to figure it out by researching or through trial and error.Fast forward to 2016 and those problem-solving skills would become the focus of Tippecanoe High School’s Homebuilding class. I knew I wanted to teach the students skills that went beyond just being able to hammer nails or cut pieces of two-by-fours. The problem was that we didn’t have the resources at the time to do much else. The idea of attracting some type of funding seemed very important. Designing, building and selling a tiny house on wheels seemed like the perfect project to accomplishthe task. I reached out to a number of local businesses and most of them responded with the greatest support for what x k w we were doing.This year we added a new element to the program. Through one of our partners, we were able to connect with the nonprofit Veteran’s Ananda Incorporated. Students in the Homebuilding class are leading the design and production of micro houses to be donated to this organization. The new partnership gives the students another focus to consider when designing and building the houses.There has been no shortage of students since our first year. Three years ago we had 41 students, the next 191, and this year it was limited to just over 160 students so we could have a safe and manageable classroom environment. The number of girls taking the class has risen steadily over the last few years as well. This class offers something for everyone and the skills are universal.1. How can we describe the young author?A. He opened a small grocery store.B. He did a lot of research in the lab.C. He enjoyed doing hands-on activities.D. He learnt about maintenance from his father.2. What do the underlined words “the task” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Getting some financial support.B. Selling a tiny house on wheels.C. Reaching out to many local businesses.D. Offering the students some problem-solving skills.3. What can be inferred about the Homebuilding class from the last paragraph?A. Its size needs increasing.B. Itis popular with the students.C. It has caused some safety concerns.D. Its classroom environment is hard to manage.BIf you struggle to fall asleep quickly, you’re not alone! Fortunately, thereare plenty of solutions you can try. With a few changes, you can fall asleep fast every night!Keep your room dark. Turn off all the lights above your head when you go to bed. Any bright light can make you believe it is too early in the day for sleep. If you want to read or write before bed, try using a small book light. Now that blue lights can keep you awake, red ones are a great choice.If you can, keep noise in and around your room the lowest at night. If you have an old clock that ticks loudly and keeps you awake, replace it with a silent one. If you share your home with anyone else, request that they keep noises like talking, music, or TV shows at the lowest while you are trying to sleep. It is difficult to fall asleep if you live near a busy road or hear other boring sounds after bedtime. You could get a white noise machine or play recordings of nature sounds, like waves or whales’ singing. You could also listen to soft, relaxing music.Read a book in bed if you have difficulty in falling asleep. Staying in bed doing nothing when you’re having trouble falling asleep may keep you wide awake. While reading in bed may be slightly harmful to your eyes, it can distract (分散) you from your thoughts and help you feel sleepy. But remember to read from a print book rather than something with a screen. The light from electronic screens can keep you awake.Lowering your body temperature helps you sleep, so set the room temperature between 15.5℃-21℃could do the trick.4. What color1 book light should you choose toread before bed?A. Red.B. Blue.C. White.D. Orange.5. What is the author’s attitude towards reading in bed?A. Doubtful.B. Worried.C. Favorable.D. Uncaring.6. What can we inferred from the text?A. Reading on cellphones sometimes helps you fall asleep.B. The lower your temperature while sleeping is, the better.C. Bright lights are better for your reading before going to bed.D. Playing recordings like birds’ singing can improve your sleep.7. How does the author organize the text?A. By givingexamples.B. By asking questions.C. By offering suggestions.D. By listing research results.CA dog spentthe lastfour years of his life waitingat a crossroad in the Thai city ofKhon Kaenas if waiting for someone. People originally thought the dog had been abandoned, but then realized that he looked healthy, so people asked around about him. It turned out that the dog had indeed been spending most of his time around that crossroad, but a woman had been coming round regularly to bring him food and water.One day, while photographing the dog everyone called Leo, a reporter met the woman who had been taking care of him. She had come to drop off some food. After learning the story about the dog and the woman, the reporter decided to share the story on social media. The post soonwent viraland the photos of Leo got shared hundreds of times. And the photos reached the eyes of Leo’s former old owner.Nang Noi Sittisarn, a 64-year-old woman fromThailand’sRoiEtProvince, almost had a heart attack when her daughter showed her a photo of the beloved dog named BonBon she had lost during a car trip. When she learned that he had been waiting for her in the same spot for the last four years,her heart melted(融化).Auntie Noi told her daughter to drive her to where the dog was waiting. When she got there and called his name. BonBon,the poor dog started wiggling(扭动)his tailand came to her,but when she tried to take him home with her, he was unwilling to follow. She didn’ t want to force the dog to come with her so she agreed to leave him with his new master. However, she and her daughter will come to visit him regularly.8.Why did the dog look healthy after separation from his former owner?A. He walked around the crossroad constantly.B. He was kept at a woman’s home all the time.C. A local reporter brought him food and water.D. A woman looked after him on a regular basis.9. What does the underlined phrase “went viral” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Changed surprisingly.B. Spread quickly.C. Appeared gradually.D. Fell directly.10. How did Nang Noi Sittisam feel about the dog's waiting for her?A. Shocked.B. Regretful.C. Touched.D. Proud.11. What can we mainly learn from the story about the dog?A. Unbelievable success is worth waiting for.B. We should adjust ourselves to environments.C. We need to learn to be faithful and thankful.D. No one knows the result until the last minuteDPortraits as ArtAccording to a dictionary, portraiture is “a representation (描绘) of a person, especially of the face by drawing or painting alikeness.” However, this definition neglects the complexities of portraiture. Portraits are works of art that engage with ideas of identity rather than just a likeness. These concepts of identity involve social rank, gender, age, profession, character of the subject, etc. It is impossible to copy all the aspects of identity. Therefore, portraits reflect only certain qualities of subjects. Portrait art has also undergone significant shifts in artistic practice. The majority of portraits are the outcome of current artistic fashions and favored styles. Therefore, portrait art is an art category providing various engagement with social, psychological, and artistic practices and expectations.Since portraits are different from other art categories, they are worthy of separate study. During their production, portraits require the presence of a specific person, or an image of the individual. In many instances, the production of portraiture has required sittings, which result in interaction between the subject(s) and the artist throughout the creation of the work. In certain instances, portrait artists depended on a combination of different involvement with their subjects. If the sitter can’t sit in the studio regularly, portraitists could use his or her photographs. InEurope, during the seventeenth and eighteenth century, the sitting time was sometimes decreased by focusing only on the head. Theoretically, portraitists could work from impressions or memories when creating a painting, but this rarely occurred according to documented records. Nonetheless, whether the work is based on model sittings, copying a photograph, or using memory, the process of painting a portrait is linked with the model’s attendance.Furthermore, portrait painting can be distinguished from other artistic categories by its connection withappearance, or likeness. As such, the art of portrait painting got a reputation for imitation instead of for artistic innovation. Based on Renaissance art theory, portraiture was related to the level of a mechanical exercise as opposed to a fine art. Michelangelo’s well-known protest against portraits is only one example. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the attitude to portraiture was critical. Even so, artists from around the globe persisted in painting portraits despite their theoretical objections. Picasso, for example, became widely-known forcubist still-life painting(立体派静物画) early in his career, but some of his early experiments in this new style were his portraits of art dealers.12. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us?A. The changing definition of portraiture reflects shifting attitudes to it.B. Most portraits reflect artistic fashions and favored styles when created.C. Portraiture is a more complex art form than is defined in a dictionary.D. Portrait art shouldn’t be seen as a distinct art category for its complexity.13. Which of the following is a characteristic of portraiture mentioned in paragraph 2?A. Portraiture typically takes much less time than other art forms.B. Portraiture often requires frequent cooperation between artists.C. Portraits show models in a more accurate way than other art forms.D. Portraits generally involve interaction between subjects and artists.14. According to paragraph 2, during portraits’ production, artists __________.A. based their work on the subjects’ attendanceB. preferred models’ photographs to their presenceC. were more willing to use impressions or memoriesD. reduced sitting time to concentrate on a sitter’s head15. Picasso is chosen as an example by the author because he __________.A. altered the way other artists felt about portrait artB. created portraits in spite of his objection to portrait artC. depended on portrait art to establish a higher reputationD. had fewer theoretical objections to portraitures than others第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年岳阳县第一中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析
2020年岳阳县第一中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASome of the world’s most talented musicians have played concerts atLincolnCenter. On September 10, the center hosted a unique class of star musicians: kids and teens. The young players are part of the World Peace Orchestra, or WPO. The group held its first Music for Peace concert inNew York City, with 134 students from more than 60 countries taking part. Musicians were chosen from all over the world.The World Peace Orchestra began in 2013. The nonprofit group brings kids together using the common language of music. To be considered for the orchestra, students first had to be recommended by their teachers and then audition online for a group of judges. Once chosen, professional musicians and teachers then worked with the players to improve their skills.Some of the young musicians played classical instruments, such as violins and flutes. Others played instruments unique to their home country. For example, Amold Mugo, 16, fromKenya, played an instrument called the djembe. The drum is originally fromWest Africa. Mugo said he was shocked when he learned he was chosen for the orchestra. “I can’t express how I felt. I was rolling on the floor. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said.Adomas Hendrixson, 13, fromLithuania, played piano for the WPO. Before theNew York Cityperformance, Hendrixson talked about what he hoped to take away from the event. “Fun and joy-- people smiling and clapping,” he said.“This is one of the only times in your life this could happen and I'm very excited.”Mugo says his favorite part of the WPO is making new friends from around the world. “I hope when I go home, I just take a little bit of every friend that I made here-- Brazil, Portugal, Queens,” Mugo said, “I hope that I take part of their culture home with me so I understand them more.”1. Who is most likely to have played for the WPO according to this passage?A. Li Ming, 16, a student fromChina.B. Daniel, 44, a judge fromAmerica.C. Edward, 21, a clerk fromAustralia.D. Catherine, 32, a teacher fromEngland.2. We can learn from the last paragraph that Mugo ________.A.performed best for the WPO.B. has learned some foreign culture.C. was eager to be chosen for a second time.D. received a great award for his performance.3. What would be the best title for this passage?A. Kids were good at playing music.B. Mugo liked making foreign friends.C. Concerts were played atLincolncentre.D. Young musicians played for peace.BAn ancient tomb was recently discovered in southern Siberia in which there may be treasure, priceless objects, and the 3, 000-year-old remains of an ice mummy.Swiss scientist Gino Caspari with the University of Bern was looking carefully at the pictures of the area in the Russian Tuva Republic, when he came across what appeared to be a tomb. It is a tomb of the Scythians, an ancient group of Eurasians.This summer, together with researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Hermitage Museum, a dig at the site not only proved Caspari's idea, but told us the site is the largest and oldest of its kind ever discovered in what's increasingly known as the “Siberian Valley of the Kings.”While any discovery dating back to a period between the Iron Age and Bronze Age is exciting, it's the nature of this site that makes scientists want to begin carefully clearing away the layers of rock and earth. First, the tomb appears to have never been dug, because it is in a Siberian wetland faraway from the nearest place where people live. Second, and most important, is its possible resting place under a thick layer of permafrost.“There's permafrost in the area,” Caspari said. “There are really only a handful of permafrost tombs and very few that have not been damaged, where there have been ice mummies in good condition, and all the things in the tomb are untouched.”While not as large, other tombs discovered in the area have produced fantastical treasures and objects, including thousands of gold objects and other things about the past. By studying all these tombs, researchers hope to have a better understanding of the Scythian people.Caspari said his team is in a race against time to uncover the tomb and find out its secrets. “We now have to act fast,” he said, “because with the rising temperatures, the permafrost could melt and damage all the things in that tomb. And these are things that are over 3,000 years old, that look like new, like they were put thereyesterday.”4. How did Caspari discover the tomb?A. By studying pictures.B. By visiting a Russian area.C. By talking with Russian researchers.D. By comparing other scientists,ideas.5. Why has the tomb remained untouched?A. It is covered by a lot of rocks.B. It is well kept by the Scythians.C. It is too small to draw attention.D. It is hidden in a wild cold place.6. Why do scientists want to uncover the tomb?A. To better protect the tomb.B. To save the treasures inside.C. To learn more about the Scythians.D. To have a good understanding of mummies.7. Why is Caspari's team racing against time to dig the tomb?A. The tomb is too old.B. It is getting hotter and hotter.C. Some treasures are being damaged.D. They want to save time for other tombs.CWhether for a special holiday, as a way of showing gratitude or just a way of letting someone know you care, gift giving is a universal custom Though the purpose may be similar from place to place, traditions vary widely from one country to the next. A behavior that shows respect in one place might be consideredoffensivesomewhere else. Take a look at unique gifting traditions from around the world.Here in theUS, a set of kitchen knives seems like the perfect gift idea for a wedding. However, in certain European countries likeGermany, people believe that a knife presented as a gift will cut off your friendship. There is a way to break it: Tie a coin to the knife or gift box. The receiver then returns the coin to you as a “payment”to remove the bad luck.There's a well-known Italian wedding tradition where the groom's (新郎) tie is cut into a number of tiny pieces. Wedding guests can then "buy” these tie pieces in exchange for cash. It's a fun way to give money to the new couple thatleaves guests with a wedding souvenir.As left hands are considered unclean in Indian culture, behaviors such as touching, passing money, or giving gifts are to be done with the right hand. Different from some other cultures , an odd number (奇数) of thingsor currency represents good luck. For example, £11 should be given rather than £10.InZimbabwe, it is common to directly ask for a gift. When you receive a gift without asking for it, even if the giver's family is poor, it's the worst way to reject the offering. Also, expressing thanks with actions is better thangiving thanks orally (口头地).These may include jumping up and down, dancing, or whistling.8. What does the underlined word “offensive“ in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Rude.B. Creative.C. Suitable.D. Caring.9. How do people prevent friendship breaking down when giving gifts like knives?A. The guests cut the groom's tie into pieces.B. The receiver returns the coin to the giver.C. The giver gives gifts with the right hand.D. The receiver expresses thanks by dancing.10. What can we learn about the gift giving inZimbabwe?A. It is not proper to ask for a gift directly.B. It's better to reject a gift from a poor family.C. One can express thanks by writing letters.D. Showing gratitude with actions is better than words.11. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. The Wayof Showing GratitudeB. A Fun Behavior to Respect PeopleC. Various Gift Giving TraditionsD. A Special Custom of Gift GivingDDid you know that the average child has heard the word "no" over 20,000 times before they turn the age of three? Ironically, it is also around this time that children begin to develop enough personal character to refuse to obey. The "terrible twos" are categorized by a lack of understanding. Somewhere between three and four, children begin to acquire the skills to reason. It is during this time they watch how other children and adults reason. If we're not careful, the children will watch us model a world of "NOs".By the time a person turns eighteen, how many times have they been told no? I haven't found any studies that even attempted to track this statistic, but I'm sure if the number is 20,000 by three, then at eighteen that number has multiplied. You can do the math.Anyway, I think I know why we say no. We say no to protect. We say no to direct. We say no to stop potential confusion. However, do we sometimes say no just for the sake of saying no? Do we say no because we haveinternalized(内在化)all of the "NOs" we've heard over the years and we feel it is finally our time to say no to someone else?The internalized no can damage the growth process of dreams in infancy as quickly as it can weaken a three-year-old. And we wonder why we run intopeople with big, un-accomplished dreams who have a bit of a chip on their shoulder. They have to take on the 20,000 NOs. However, the thing that keeps them going is the possibility of the power of ONE YES! Just as it only takes one book to make a writer a Pulitzer Prize Winner, it only takes one word to change the course of your day. That word is YES!12. What do we know about two- year- olds?A. They understand well.B. They often say no to others.C. They think logically.D. They don't do all they're told.13. What effect does saying no have on children?A. They lose all their dreams.B. They aren't easy to succeed.C. They don't make mistakes.D. They never say yes to others.14. Which word best describes the author's attitude to a world of "NOs"?A. Tolerant.B. Disapproving.C. Favorable.D. Carefree.15. What is the text?A. A how-to guide.B. A survey report.C. An opinion essay.D. A short story.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
湖南省岳阳市湘阴县知源高级中学等学校联考2023-2024学年高三上学期第一次月考英语试题(含解析)
湖南省岳阳市湘阴县知源高级中学等学校联考2023-2024学年高三上学期第一次月考英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读理解The Admission to University of FloridaThe general requirements below apply to undergraduate admission to any college or division of the university. Please understand the admission to the university is selective. Only minimum requirements for admission are provided; satisfaction of these minimums does not guarantee admission.·Online application for admission received by the Office of Admissions by the deadline.·A satisfactory academic record. Applicants must provide a complete record of schools which they attended. Failure to declare attendance at another school could invalidate (使无效) an offer of admission and any credit or degree earned.·Satisfactory scores on achievement or natural ability tests; the SAT, ACT or TOEFL.·Applicants must identify a preferred term of enrollment (注册) on their application. The application may be considered and the admission may be offered to terms other than the preferred term specified on the application. Applicants who wish to change their term of entry should contact the Office of Admissions immediately.·Access to and ongoing use of a computer is required of all students. The university expects new students and continuing students to acquire computer hardware and software appropriate to the degree program.A Notice of AdmissionWhen an application for admission is approved, the university will send a notice of admission for d specific term. If the student is unable to enroll for the term indicated or wishes to be considered for entrance to a different term, the Office of Admissions should be informed immediately.1.What have to be included in the application?A.The applicants’ education experiences.B.The comments on University of Florida.C.The preparations for natural ability tests.D.The minimum requirements foradmission.2.What can the applicants do when applying for the admission?A.Return their computers.B.Change the term of enrollment.C.Guarantee the satisfaction.D.Design a notice of admission.3.In which section of a newspaper can you read the text?A.Technology.B.Geography.C.Education.D.Entertainment.It’s getting cold and winter is coming. More than 4 billion birds will stream overhead on their migration to warmer grounds down south, where they will feed. One of my favorite places to see this migration in action is Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico, a critical stopover for a number of different migrating species.The best time to visit is mid-November through mid-February, and I usually go to the place in mid-December. I’ve made it a tradition to go with my father with our cameras, and I look forward to our day trip all year long. I also love our tradition of stopping at Buckhorn Tavern for a famous green chile cheeseburger at the end of a long day in the field.Most Snow Geese come from Northern Canada, flying up to 1, 500 miles at 40 miles per hour along with their partners and sometimes their young. Sandhill Cranes are much larger, breeding in Canada, Alaska and Siberia. Once almost extinct, they have recovered dramatically because of places like this national wildlife refuge.Bird photography typically means using a huge lens (镜头) to get close to all the action. The big lens ensures I get those magical moments without disturbing a bird endangered. But I needn’t go far to see migrating species. In my own backyard. I use a bird blind, which allows me to sit inside capturing photos of any migrating species flying through. In my own back-yard, I also find that not all birds migrate, but they prepare for winter, stocking up seeds and acorns.So wherever you are, keep your eyes out and up. If you miss the migration this year, soon it’ll be warming up and the birds will be on their journeys to their summer homes in the North.4.What does Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge mean to the author?A.A scenery spot to have fun.B.A destination to take photos.C.A field to catch some birds.D.A place to watch birds migrate. 5.Where does the author like to go to eat something after the visit?A.To Canada.B.To Alaska.C.To Buckhorn Tavern.D.To the backyard.8.How does the author start the text?A.By offering reasons.B.By giving examples.C.By giving definitions.D.By expressing opinions.9.Which can replace the underlined word “assimilated” in paragraph 2?A.absorbed B.divided C.researched D.looked 10.What is Rodriguez’s attitude to public identity?A.Uncertain.B.Positive.C.Unfriendly.D.Cautious. 11.What may Rodriguez agree with according to the text?A.It’s difficult to have both intimacy and public identity.B.Schools have a duty to develop children’s private identity.C.Having the feeling of closeness to family is unnecessary.D.Developing children’s ability to speak is the goal of education.Antecedent (先前的) carbon emissions are greenhouse gases released during the making of a product. Most manufacturers or customers pay little attention to them. In fact, operating emissions is important in a fossil-fuel-powered world.An expert, Annika Ramskold, summarized the problem and said, “Going fossil free isn’t just about how things are powered. It’s about removing fossil fuels from how things are sourced, made, transported and assembled. While electric vehicles are a great start, we need to go further. Fossil fuel free vehicles mean greenwash (环保幌子) until the entire production part has been decarbonized (使环保).”One manufacturer paying much attention is a Swedish electric motorcycle company. It plans to build the world’s cleanest motorcycle. But it may have trouble visualizing carbon dioxide. The company came up against the problem. It said, “As the Cleanest Dirt Bike Ever project involves global suppliers. it is difficult to get primary data, due to the complex global supply chain. It is also difficult to clean up that global supply chain. We investigated the possibility of treating each component separately. This needed to track the entire supply chain of each individual part. We eventually didn’t focus on the end product, but dealt with the materials used to make said parts.”So instead, they are concentrating on the four main materials in the bikes—aluminum. steel, plastic and rubber. But some parts of the bike, including motor. battery, controller, brakes and suspension. are made by outside suppliers located globally. The company willhave much trouble making much of a dent in that.Ultimately, the answer is how much stuff goes into your vehicle. The motorcycle is said to have a twentieth of the antecedent carbon of an electric car. This is why the company’s work is so important. When people finally understand the effect of antecedent carbon emissions. they may realize that the most important choice they can make is not to drive a car as much as possible.12.What does Annika Ramskold want to stress?A.People should stop producing fossil fuel free vehicles.B.Electric vehicles can solve environmental issues well.C.It’s important to make production environmentally friendly.D.Customers should pay little attention to operating emissions.13.Which one can best describe the Swedish company’s project?A.Fruitful.B.Challenging.C.Meaningless.D.Conventional. 14.What does the author advise people to do?A.Know the reasons for emissions.B.Make some important choices.C.Buy the company’s motorcycles.D.Adopt greener means of travel. 15.What may be the best title for the text?A.Sweden Is Trying to Go GreenB.Making Production Green Is Really GreenC.Global Companies Reject Carbon EmissionsD.Choosing Electric Vehicles to Reduce Emissions三、完形填空四、用单词的适当形式完成短文五、其他应用文46.假定你是李华,上个月你去了长城旅游。
2023-2024学年湖南省岳阳市联考高三上册期末英语测模拟试题(含答案)
2023-2024学年湖南省岳阳市联考高三上学期期末英语测模拟试题注意事项:1.答题前,考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。
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AHere are some highly recommended books for readers to choose.Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn $23.92Lizzie Damilola Blackburn’s first published novel is incredibly relatable for anybody whose family members frequently question their relationship status. In Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? a thirty-something Nigerian woman attempts to find herself a wedding date and learns some valuable lessons about life and love.Violeta by Isabel Allende $ 25.76Isabel Allende’s expansive collection of works continues with Violeta — the story of a woman named Violeta Del Valle who gives readers a front-row seat to historic moments of the 20th century, from the nish flu to the Great Depression to the women’s rights movement, as she recounts the highs and lows of her 100-year life in a series of letters to her grandson.The Perfect Escape by Leah Konen $15.64Loved Leah Konen’s All the Broken People? Prepare yourself for her newest thriller (惊悚小说) , The Perfect Escape, which is about a group of friends whose girls’ weekend goes wrong when they land themselves in deep trouble in the Catskills and one of them goes missing.Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner $24.84Talk about suspense! Katherine Faulkner’s Greenwich Park, told from three angles, centers on a pregnant woman who meets another mom-to-be who couldn’t be more different from her. As their friendship develops, they realize they may be more connected than they think.1.What can we know about Lizzie Damilola Blackburn?A.She is a new rising novelist.B.She has never written a book before.C.She is good at creating romance novels.D.She aims at sharing valuable lessons through writing.2.Which book is most appealing to those favoring exciting adventures?A.Violeta.B.Greenwich Park.C.The Perfect Escape.D.Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?3.What is the passage?A.A news report.B.An advertisement.C.A book review.D.A reading guidance.BDespite an ever-higher bar to grab the attention of students in large lecture hall, Tatiana Erukhimova, who teaches physics at Texas A&M University, has managed to get her students, as well as future generations, excited about the science.Known as “Dr. Tatiana”, the professor performs physics tricks with boundless energy and enthusiasm in her videos. A range of everyday objects are used in her experiments, from pingpong balls and toilet paper to marshmallows, bicycle wheels and hair dryers. Videos of her dramatic demonstrations have received hundreds of millions of views across social media platforms.However, things aren’t always easy. When she first started teaching college freshman classes two decades ago, she also struggled to grab the attention of her students. “I did not grab their attention on the first day-that was my mistake.” she says. “I missed this opportunity to bond with them from the very beginning, and then it took me a while to find my voice.”By the second semester, she found her footing, adjusting her approach to get her students engaged. The key, she says, has been to make herself approachable and her instruction personal. And, of course, add showy demonstrations. “These demonstrations often help students to connect these abstract concepts with real life.” she says.Physics department head Grigory Rogachev says Erukhimova’s work has helped bring visibility to the department, with about 2. 5 million subscribers on its department’s page, which has translated to a boost in research funds and physics major applicants.As a leader in a STEM field in which women are underrepresented, she’s become a role model for some. Afiya Dhanani attended Texas A&M University after seeing Erukhimova’s videos online. “Watching Dr. Tatiana do the experiments online, especially since she was a female leader. Was more inspiring for me to even go into physics.” Dhanani said in an interview with CBS Mornings. That’s all Erakhimova says she can hope for -making physics less forbidding and more exciting.4.What does Erukhimova’s online videos feature?A.Rare materials.B.Energetic presentation.C.Plain demonstration.D.Professional explanation.5.Which saying explains Erukhimova’s initial failure to grab students’ attention 20 years ago?A.All that glitters is not gold.B.Sharp tools make good work.C.First impressions are make or break.D.A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.6.How does Erukhimova’s work contribute to the physics department?A.It leads more students to change their majors.B.It makes more people to know about the department.C.It helps the department translate more research papers.D.It attracts more physics professors to join the department.7.Which word best describes Erukhimova as a leader in a STEM field?A.Inspirational.B.Underestimated. C.Cooperative.D.Ambitious.CThere was a point in time when the solar industry was considered dead money. It was too expensive, too inefficient, and too inconsistent to be a viable (切实可行的) alternative energy source for really anything, let alone your home or office.But those days are long gone.Solar energy costs have dropped more than 70% over the past 10 years, and are now cheaper than fossil fuels in most parts of the United States. Better yet, the drivers of these cost declines —economies of scale (规模经济) and technological improvements — are durable (耐久的) , and therefore, solar is only going to get even cheaper. Indeed, these forces are so powerful in the solar industry that they have their own law — Swanson’s Law — which states that the price of solar modules (模块) decreases by about 20% for every doubling in global solar capacity.Meanwhile, solar panels have become very efficient at transforming light from the sun into usable energy. Back in 1992, researchers at the University of South Florida made a thin-film solar cell with 15.9% efficiency — and that was considered a breakthrough at the time.These days, though, your average silicon solar cells’ efficiency rate is around 20%. That’s standard. And some research efforts have even managed to achieve near 50% efficiency in certain lab tests.At the same time, these solar systems have become dramatically more consistent. One of the biggest hurdles for solar in the early 2000s was its intermittency — the sun doesn’t shine every day, so what do you do when its cloudy?Well, that’s why the clean energy industry has developed energy storage solutions, which are basically just big batteries that homeowners and office building managers can install on-site and link to their solar panels to store excess (过度的) solar power on super sunny days, and use that power on cloudy days.Cheapest. Most efficient. Most consistent. That’s a powerful combination. No wonder solar industry has accounted for 58% of all new energy capacity additions so far in 2021 and is only going to get stronger and more active over the next 10 years — to a point where, by 2030, I wouldn’t be surprised to see solar industry accounting for 90%+ of all new energy capacity additions. 8.Which of the following is closely related to solar energy costs according to the Swanson’s Law?A.Technological improvements.B.The efficiency.C.Economic growth.D.The capacity.9.Why have the energy storage solutions been developed?A.To lower the solar panel costs.B.To ensure consistent power supply.C.To reduce solar energy waste.D.To generate electricity on cloudy days.10.What is the author’s attitude towards the future of the solar industry?A.Doubtful.B.Confident.C.Uncaring.D.Disapproving.11.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.What Advantages the Solar Energy Has?B.How We Humans Can Fully Use the Solar energy?C.Why the Solar Industry Is the Future of Earth’s Energy?D.When the Solar Industry Will Become Our New Energy Capacity Additions?DJapan’s biggest airline is betting that the future of travel isn’t traveling at all. For the last month, a married couple has been interacting with a robot—called an Avatar—that’s controlled by their daughter hundreds of miles away. Made by ANA Holdings Inc., it looks like a vacuum cleaner with an iPad attached. But the screen displays the daughter’s face as they chat, and its wheels let her move about the house as though she’s really there.“Virtual travel” is nothing new, of course. Storytellers, travel writers and artists have been stimulating the senses of armchair tourists for centuries. It’s only in recent decades that frequent, safe travel has become available to the non- wealthy.Yet even as the world’s middle classes climb out of the armchair and into economy-class seat, there are signs of a post-travel society emerging. Concerns about environmental sustainability cause loss to airlines which release much carbon. And the aging of abundant societies is both restricting physical travel and creating demand for alternative ways to experience the world. For the travel industry, virtual reality offers anattractive response to these trends.Of course, new technologies encourage far-out claims. ANA doesn’t plan to start selling Avatars until next year. Profits, too, will probably be difficult to make: By one estimate, the global market for this kind of technology will be worth only about $300 million by 2023. By contrast, ANA’s traditional travel business brought in more than$19 billion last year.But if the business value for virtual vacations is still weak, the market for technologies that bridge physical distances between families and co-workers seems likely to only expand. ANA’s robots may not replace its airplanes any time soon, but they’ll almost certainly be a part of travel’s high-tech future.12.Why does the author use the example of a couple interacting with a robot?A.To show the Japanese are crazy about travel.B.To indicate virtual travel begins to enter people’s real life.C.To show the couple are very enthusiastic over robots.D.To express the close relationship between the couple and their daughter.13.Which of the following is the possible reason for virtual travel’s appearance? A.Storytellers, travel writers and artists have been using it for centuries.B.Frequent and safe travel has become available to the ordinary people.C.People are worried about the air pollution caused by airlines.D.More and more people lose interest in travel.14.What does the underlined word “sustainability” probably mean in the third paragraph?A.Visibility.B.Availability.C.insignificance.D.Continuousness.15.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Your Next Travel May Be VirtualB.Easy Travel in the FutureC.Virtual Travel BenefitsD.Air Travel Disappearing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,选项中有两项为多余选项。
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湖南省岳阳县一中、湘阴县一中2015届高三12月联考英语试题时量:120分钟分值:150分Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5’)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each conversation is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11.What will the man do?A. Skate with the kidsB. Look after the kids.C. Buy three crash helmets2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a shopB. In a skating clubC. In the streetConversation 23. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hospitalB. At homeC. At a school .4. What do we know about the man?A. He is not looked after well when he is ill.B. He has already had six glasses of water.C. He can only use water to fight against his illness.Conversation 35. What do you know about Barbie?A. She is the speaker’s friend.B. She is the speaker’s sister.C. She is a pet dog.6. What does the man think of the woman?A. RomanticB. ImaginativeC. CommonConversation 47. What kind of room does the man book?A. A general room with a back view.B. A double room with a front view.C. A single room with a good view.8. How much will the man pay for three nights?A. 900 yuanB. 780 yuanC. 560 yuan9. What is the man uncertain about?A. The transport to the hotelB. The time to arriveC. The time to leave.Conversation 510. What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Customer and waitress.B. Teacher and student.C. Employer and employee.11. How long does the woman plan to do this part-time job?A. 18 days.B. 3 weeks.C. 15 days.12. Why is the woman doing the part-time job here?A. To practice her oral English.B. To gain some job experience.C. To help the foreign customers with the language.Conversation 613. How does Mary go to school in Japan?A. She takes a school bus.B. She uses the subway .C. She walks with a group of students .14. Where does Mary have lunch?A. At a lunchroom .B. In a cafeteria .C. In her classroom.15. When does Mary probably get home from school?A. Either 1:00pm or 2:00pm .B. Either 2:00 pm or 3:pm .C. Either 3:00 pm or 4:pm .Section B (7.5 marks)Directions:In this section,you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Part Ⅱ: language knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence.21. —______ to stay,they couldn't possibly leave right away.—No wonder they didn't turn up on time.A. Having been askedB. To askC. To have askedD. Asking22. We the famous singer yesterday evening if we had got to the gym in time.A. sawB. had seenC. would seeD. would have seen23. on account of drunk driving, obviously, is now in public concern.A. PunishedB. PunishingC. Being punishedD. To punish24. When you are faced with challenges, you should believe that confidence is ____ makes a difference.A. thatB. whichC. howD. what25. —I regret to say that I failed to rank first in the terminal exam.— Come on; nobody win all the time.A. shouldB. mustC. shallD. can26. Many pe ople can’t learn any lessons from the mistakes they’ve made ____ they get hurt somehow.A. whetherB. unlessC. ifD. as27. —How can I get the main idea of a new article quickly?—Just look through the first and last paragraph, and you what it is mainly about.A. seeB. will seeC. are seeingD. have seen28. Only when he reached the tea-house it was the same place he’d been in last year.A. he realizedB. he did realizeC. realized heD. did he realize29. We shall not start the project until it _____ by the committee.A. will be approvedB. has been approvedC. approvesD. is to approve30. Many of us take ____ for granted that all foreigners celebrate Thanksgiving. But this is simply not true.A. themB. itC. thisD. that31. Being from a family produced great actors, it’s no wonder that she quickly found her way intothe spotlight.A. whoB. whereC. whatD. which32. In many developed countries, the rich ______ richer and the poor poorer, which ______ a socialproblem.A. becomes; areB. are becoming; isC. became; isD. is becoming; is33. — Do you know ____ made him successful in his career?— Yes. His hard work and determination, of course.A. what it was thatB. what was it thatC. it was what thatD. was it what that34. — Someone has tidied the sitting room!— Jim it this morning; he couldn’t bear the mess any more.A. has doneB. didC. had doneD. would do35. All things _____, the plan trip will have to be called off.A. consideredB. be consideredC. consideringD. having considering Section B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.In 2012 I had the worst year of my life. I worked in a finance job that I hated. I occupied my time with meaningless relationships. I was 36 for happiness and had no idea where to find it.Then I fell 37 with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS慢性疲劳综合征) and became virtually bed bound . I had to 38 my job and then was left with no income. However, I eventually regained my physical health, but not long after that I got a call from my 39 at home to say that my father’s cancer had 40 and that he had been admitted to a hospice(临终安养院).I 41 the city and I went to be with him. He died 6 months later. My 42 was a complete inspiration to me. He was always so strong that, for a minute after he drew his 43 breath, I honestly thought he would come back to life.The grief that followed was intense for all of us 5 children and our mother, but we had each other. But my oldest sister at that time 44 of a bad back. It got so bad after 2 months that she was admitted to the 45 . They discovered that she had highly advanced cancer in her bones. She died 1 month later.It took something powerfully changeable in my life to make me wake up. Wake up to some fundamental truths of life. This 46 is a gift if you want to accept it. No matter what the obstacle, you can make your life abundant with joy and you can live authentically. I know what I have now is so 47 and so short thatI must grasp the joy in every moment I can, and treat it as the gift that it is.36. A. waiting B. standing C. searching D. preparing37. A. asleep B. ill C. calm D. apart38. A. apply for B. hold down C. quit D. gain39. A. company B. family C. university D. class40. A. disappear B. lightened C. progressed D. recovered41. A. visited B. left C. reached D. forgot42. A. father B. mother C. sister D. brother43. A. last B. first C. quick D. short44. A. died B. heard C. spoke D. complained45. A. army B. club C. hospital D. college46. A. present B. opportunity C. life D. story47. A. precious B. common C. unique D. easySection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Do you remember your 16-year-old self, 48 one who thought finding the right partner 49 dance with and getting an A in the test were 50 crucial than everything else? Or what 51 your early 20s self, who lived in a tiny apartment and worked hard at an entry level job, suspecting that it would be that way forever? Have you ever wished that you could go back and comfort 52 younger self? Have you imaged that you could give your younger self some suggestions or help her/him avoid the mistakes you now regret, somehow assuring her/him that everything would 53 last long? We recently asked our community the question, “ If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would 54 be?” We got over a hundred responses, ranging 55 relationships and careers to body image and confidence. Below are our favorite 15 responses. Click here and see the details.PART ⅢREADI NG COMPREHENTION (30 marks)Directions: 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.(A)LATEST BOOKSBelow you’ll find some latest published books that have been added to the library’s collect ion in the past 45 days.She Is Not InvisibleSergwick’s “She Is Not Invisible” is partly a thriller, partly a philosophical reflection on coincidence, but mostly, it’s the story of Laureth: a blind British teenager whose father, a famous author, has gone missing in America. She sets out to find him, taking her seven-year-old brother as a guide. She is not sure this is strictly legal, so she pretends not to be blind as they make their way through Heathrow airport and the streets of New York City.Six Bad Poets“Six Bad Poets” is a farce-in-verse(闹剧式诗句) by Christopher Reid, following the brave acts and misfortunes of a group of poets –three men and three women, whose destinies(命运) are more closely connected than they themselves can know, in their attempts to deal with the risks of London literary society. Britain Against NapoleonThis book describes how the British state successfully organized itself to overcome Napoleon.For more than twenty years after 1793, the French army was supreme(最优的) in continental Europe, and the British population lived in fear of French invasion(人侵). How did Britain survive and win a generation-long war against a country which at its peak commanded many times Britain’s own resources and manpower?In “Britain Against Napoleon”, Roger Knight looks beyond the familiar brav ery of the army and navy to the politicians and civil servants, and examines how they made it possible to continue the war.The Beau MondeHannah Greig’s “The Beau Monde” tells the story of the world’s first fashion-obsessed(痴迷于时尚的) society in eighteenth-century London and takes us on a tour from court and Parliament (约会) to Georgian London’s parks, pleasure grounds and private homes, meeting a rich and colorful cast of contemporary characters along the way. It reveals the secrets of how membership of the new elite(精英) was won,maintained and sometimes lost. This book also shows how being fashionable was the key to power in a new social order.56. According to the passage, Laureth______A. is a famous writerB. is a blind young girlC. has been lost in New YorkD. has raised her little brother by herself57. Who writes a book about six poets?A. Christopher Reid.B. Hannah Greig.C. Roger Knight.D. Sedgwick.58. The book “Britain Against Napoleon” focuses on_______A. how the British defeated NapoleonB. how Napoleon occupied the UKC. the contribution of politiciansD. the influence of war59. If you are interested in the history of fashion, you should read______.A. “She Is Not Invisible”B. “Six Bad Poets”C “Britain Against Napoleon” D. “The Beau Monde”60. The main purpose of passage is to______.A. compare the booksB. inform readers of new booksC. advocate diverse readingD. persuade people to read more(B)When my friend put out the idea of homeschooling to her parents, the first reaction they gave was, “You are cutting the child off the world.” Did the child really get cut off or did the child socialize better?The moment we hear of homeschooling, we think the child will have no opportunities to interact with peers(同龄人). However, in my friend’s opinion, we forget that when attending a regular school, the child is not into socializing all the while. The child is restricted to so many other activities. Studies take a major role in a child’s life. The child hardly has the time to interact at school.The child might be meeting and studying along with many peers; however, how many kids interact with all the kids in a class? But in homeschooling system, as my friend mentioned, the kid has all the time and can plan his day accordingly. During the day the child studies just like other school-going kids but with no burden of homework and project work, the child has so much free time in the evening as to effectively interact and play with peers. The quality time the child spends in education is really impressive.Homeschooled kids have the opportunity to socialize more often as they have a lot of time in their hands. They can also make socializing a regular habit. Just as my friend said, her child goes to a neighboring park almost every day and has a set of friends who go there daily. Other children get back home to finish off homework and project work whereas her child who is already through with studies gets the opportunity to spend time with family members.When I heard this, I really felt how lucky the child was. Definitely the child had a better opportunity to socialize when compares with my kids. However, I might not consider homeschooling for my kid, as I am so used to the traditional schooling system and feel regular schooling the safest bet.61. What is the author’s attitude towards his friend’s idea of homeschooling?A. Surprised.B. Interested.C. Confident.D. Negative.62. The author’s purpose in writing the passage is to _________.A. express his views on homeschooling.B. explain what homeschooling is.C. share his ways of teaching his children.D. promote homeschooling.63. What do we know about homeschooling children?A. They don’t interact with their peers often.B. They have more spare time to play.C. They are restricted to certain activities.D. They can’t gain enough knowledge.64. According to the author what is the biggest advantage of homeschooling children?A. They will become braver.B. They can be more popular.C. They can be better at socializing.D. They can study better.65. How does the passage mainly develop?A. By following the order of importance.B. By following the order of timeC. By making comparison.D. By presenting facts.(C)Feeling lonely? New research suggests you might want to find out that answer. Not only is loneliness an unpleasant condition, it can also harm the body’s immune system.The new study shows that people who are lonely experience more reactivation(重新激活) of hidden viruses in their systems than the well-connected ones. Lonely people also are more likely than others to produce inflammatory compounds(炎性化合物) in response to stress, which may cause heart disease and other chronic disorders. “Both, in different ways, indicate that the immune system is out of whack,” said study researcher Lisa Jaremka.Jaremka and her colleagues studied 200 female breast cancer survivors and 134 overweight, middle-aged adults with no major health problems.In the first study, the researchers analyzed the blood of the breast cancer survivors for antibodies against viruses. These common viruses can remain inactive and symptomless inside the body. Higher antibody levels indicate higher levels of activated viruses. The results showed that the lonelier the participant, the higher the levels of virus antibodies in the blood. Jaremka said, “The immune system is unable at that time, for whatever reason, in this case loneliness perhaps, to keep that virus under control.In the second study, the researchers measured cytokines(炎性因子) in 144 of the breast cancer survivors as well as the healthy thought overweight middle-aged adults. The participants gave a blood sample and then experienced the stress of having to give a speech and do mental math in front of people in white lab coats.After the stressful speech, the lonelier the person is, the higher the levels of cytokine interleuking-6 are. This cytokine is important for healing in the short term, because it promotes inflammation. However, when cytokines react too readily, inflammation can be harmful. Chronic inflammation has been linked to many diseases.People who are lonely also tend to react more strongly to negative events in their lives. If lonely people experience daily life as more stressful, it may cause chronic stress, which in turn disrupts the immune system.The study indicates that those who feel close to friends and family can know that their health is likely getting benefits from those relationships. People who feel socially connected are experiencing positive outcomes.66. The Underlined phrases “is out of whack” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by_____.A. becomes healthyB. goes wrongC. starts to respondD. lose connection67. What do the high levels of antibodies indicate?A. The immune system is failing to control the viruses.B. The immune system has managed to kill the viruses.C. The person has been badly ill.D. The immune system has been damaged.68. Why should frequent reaction of cytokines be avoided?A. Because it would make people more stressed.B. Because it can destroy the immune system completely.C. Because it may cause harmful chronic inflammation.D. Because it would make breast cancer survivors overweight.69. According to the passage, lonely people are more likely to _____.A. have had more negative experiencesB. become more sensitive to negative events.C. feel more pressure from chronic diseases.D. react strongly to positive daily life.70. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Loneliness has its advantages and disadvantages.B. Lonely people tend to have negative thoughts.C. Loneliness does harm to health both mentally and physically.D. People whose immune system is weak tend to get lonely.PART ⅣWRITING (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blankets by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Most people with problems see their problem as limitations to their success. The moment you begin to see your problems as stumbling blocks (绊脚石), you start to have more problems. But the way you see your problems determines how they affect you. If you see your problems as the walls that cannot be broken down, then problems will affect you more than they are supposed to. But if you see your problems as opportunities, then you will be able to solve them and get the message that the problems are passing across to you.The greatest men always remain calm when they face problems. When they face problems, they remain positive. Staying positive is one of the keys to solving your problems. When used well it could help get you out of difficulty. When you remain positive, you put yourself in the right position to solve your problems effectively.Problems act as a good teacher and give you something new to learn, and with every lesson comes a solution. You must learn from the problem itself and look for the way forward instead of complaining, worrying and giving excuses. Every problem is just like an examination. Once you solve the problem, you get to the next level.Not everybody is fit to share your problems with you, and not everybody is fit to know your problems. But you should have someone you can speak to and someone who is always willing to listen to you. You must be able to be accountable to this person and the person must be someone that is better and know much more than you. This person would be able to give you meaningful advice, monitor your progress and alsoSection B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Nong Luhuan had a wild dream when he was little: He wanted to become a cartoonist and publish books of his own. Now, the 22-year-old art design major at Sichuan Fine Art Institute has achieved his dream. His micro blog cartoon has more than 260,000 followers and he will publish his first book soon.Nong’s micro blog cartoon first drew wide attention in late 2012. H e draws stories of real-life people striving to (努力) achieve their life goals. Though each story consists of only several pictures, it takes Nong a lot of time and effort to finish them. “ I want my work to be recognizable. I want people to think of me as a cartoonist who makes cheerful works,” Nong says. Therefore he digs deep into each person’s story. Before drawing, he spends a whole day researching the person’s background and another three days on interviews. “Micro blog cartoons are interesting not because of the drawings. We attract viewers with the content,” Nong says. “Besides, viewers only spend one or two minutes on each micro blog post. If my work can cause reflection, then it is meaningful.”On the way to success, Nong had his struggles. He even thought about giving up drawing in 2011. But when he read the micro blog cartoons of Chen Anni, a well-known female cartoonist of Nong’s age, he found new courage. “She is not even a fine art student and she is pursuing (追求) her dream of drawing cartoons. Why should I give up?” Nong says. After that, Non g worked even harder, gradually becoming popular and receiving positive feedback.Many fans have sent Nong private messages, telling him that his work has encouraged them to pursue their life goals and that if they succeed they will share their stories wit h him. “I’m glad that I have conveyed a positive attitude through my work. My readers are motivated through it and are themselves becoming a source of motivation for others,” he says.81.What does Nong draw in his micro blog cartoons? (No more than 13 words)______________________________________________________________________________82.What will Nong Lunan do before he draws stories of a person? (No more than 8 words)_______________________________________________________________________________83.Why didn’t No ng give up drawing in 2011? (No more than 12 words)_______________________________________________________________________________84.How do Nong’s works affect his fans? (No more than 12 words)_______________________________________________________________________________ Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.请以My experience of helping others 为题,讲述在你的成长过程中所经历的一件帮助别人的事情,并谈谈这件事情给你带来的收获与启示。