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山东省青岛市2023-2024学年高三下学期期初检测英语模拟试题(含答案)

山东省青岛市2023-2024学年高三下学期期初检测英语模拟试题(含答案)

山东省青岛市2023-2024学年高三下学期期初检测英语模拟试题第I卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

ABen Miller is a British actor, as well as a productive writer for children. Here, he shares his favorite books.King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn GreenI loved reading when I was little. My parents were both English teachers, and our home was full of books. Dickens was a family favorite. But the book that really fired my imagination was King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green.Buy King Arthur and His Knight of the Round Table hereDiary of a Nobody by George and Weedon GrossmithI'm a fool for a classic, and I'm so glad I finally managed to finish Diary of a Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith. Put simply, its the funniest book I've ever read, with text by George and illustrations by Weedon.Buy Diary of a Nobody hereExhalation by Ted ChiangIt's never too late to have your life changed by a book, and it happened to me again recently when I read Ted Chiang's collection Exhalation. Story of Your Life, one of the best in it, inspired the sci-fi alien visitation classic Arrival. I love that too, but each and every piece in Exhalation is its match in imagination.Buy Exhalation hereBen Miller's new book The Night We Got Stuck in a Story is available now.* This post contains some links, so we may earn a small amount of money when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you.1. Who wrote the book Ben Miller considers the most amusing?A. Dickens.B. Roger Lancelyn Green.C. Ted Chiang.D. George and Weedon Grossmith.2. Which category does the book Exhalation most likely fall in?A. Fairy tale.B. Poetry.C. Science fiction.D. Comics.3. What's the main purpose of the text?A. To advertise some books.B. To attract new subscriptions.C. To recommend a famous actor.D. To share Miller's reading habits.BI’m a grandma in my 60s. In the spring of 2020, like the rest of the world, I spent a lot of time staring at a screen and that was when I first got into the world. I discovered that onscreen offerings were truly endless. From one r I learned how to plant my own vegetable garden. Someone else shared poetry from Robert Frost, wise sayings from Confucius, and a smattering (一知半解) of other philosophical viewpoints, all of which helped me through some dark days. Down the rabbit hole I went, scrolling for hours and hours, watching other people living their lives and giving me advice on how to live mine.As the months rolled by, turned my attention away from the hard reality of what was going on in the world. I subscribed to several channels and waited anxiously for new weekly offerings. I watched people reading poetry or painting by streams or looking out windows into snowy landscapes.I found all this calming. Such lovely scenery, such beautiful background music, and such pretty clothes they were wearing!At some point though, I got upset by these artistic and seemingly perfect lives. Who is filming them? I wondered. Do they rehearse or just act on the spot? Isn’t it cold, stepping through snow banks in dresses? The questions kept bothering me while forcing comparisons to my own somewhat more ordinary existence. I wanted to walk in a flowing dress through hilly green field filled with wildflowers! Instead, I was marching through my neighborhood’s city streets in mom jeans.In a moment of insight, I realized that I had a full and happy life, which although it wouldn’t win awards for perfection onscreen, suited me perfectly. I put my phone away and started paying attention to my own life instead of watching other people live theirs. I still like checking in once in a while. can be a rich source of entertainment and inspiration, but I’ve limited my exposure. I amcontent with the knowledge that my addiction to life onscreen has been replaced by life itself4. What can be learned about the author in the spring of 2020?A.She experienced some hard times.B.She taught others about gardening.C.She developed an interest in poetry.D.She shared her philosophical views online.5. What effect did have on the author according to paragraph 2?A.It made her more anxious. B.It improved her taste in art.C.It taught her to accept reality. D.It brought some comfort to her.6. How did the artistic lives presented on make the author feel?A.Desperate. B.Connected. C.Envious. D.Proud.7. What has the author decided to do in the end?A.Seek inspiration from . B.Stop using her phone in daily life.C.Focus on her own life instead of others’. D.Continue watching other people’s lives. CPhotosynthesis (光合作用) is a unique skill of green plants-they turn water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and food via sunlight. A group of Chinese scientists, however, "copied" the process on animals.To understand the new breakthrough, it is important to know how photosynthesis works. Plants take in carbon dioxide and water from the air and soil. Within the plant cell, the water is oxidized. This transforms the water into oxygen and the carbon dioxide into glucose (葡萄糖) .The plant then releases the oxygen back into the air and stores energy within the glucose molecules. In the study, the researchers from Zhejiang University developed an independent and controllable photosynthetic system, according to the study published in Nature in early December, 2022.They separated thylakoids(类囊体), a part of the cell where light reactions take place in plants, from young spinach (菠菜) leaves. The scientists then wrapped the thylakoids with the cover of animal cells, which made the implanted thylakoids more acceptable to foreign bodies. The mice used in the study were suffering from arthritis (关节炎) meaning cells in their cartilage had degenerated and could not be repaired by themselves. With the thylakoids implanted into the mice and exposed to light, the mice recovered. Their metabolism (新陈代谢) returned to normal.In arthritis, the patients usually have energy loss since fewer energy-carrying molecules are generated. The implant, however, can correct the imbalance by storing more energy via photosynthesis.The researchers also claimed that their tests would have medical usage. It can be used as part of solution for degenerative diseases because the natural photosynthesis system my repair cells. It may also delay the aging process in cells.The study showed an exciting achievement that opens up possibilities of metabolism engineering" commented one of the paper's reviewers Francisco Cejudo from the University of Seville in in, reported Xinhua.8. What is mainly mentioned in paragraph 2?A. The theory behind the experiment.B. The background of the experiment.C. The procedures of the experiment.D. The effects of the experiment.9. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. A group of Chinese scientists copied the photosynthesis of animals on plants.B. The place in which the plant stores energy is thylakoids.C. The thylakoids wrapped by animal cells make itself accepted with ease by foreign bodies.D. This therapy has been used as part of the solution for degenerative diseases.10. What is the attitude of a commentator towards the existing studies about the study?A. Cautious.B. Approving.C. Doubtful.D. Uncertain.11. What is the passage mainly about?A. Effective Photosynthesis.B. Breakthroughs made by a group of Chinese scientists.C. Chinese scientists who copied Photosynthesis on animals.D. Chinese scientists copied Photosynthesis on animals.DGiven how valuable intelligence and automation are, we will continue to improve our technology if we are at all able to. At a certain point, we will build machines that are smarter than we are. Once we have machines that are smarter than we are, they will begin to improve themselves. The concern is really that we will build machines that are much more competent than we are. And the slightestdivergence between their goals and our own could destroy us.Just think about how we relate to ants. We don’t hate them. We don’t go out of our way to harm them. In fact, sometimes we take pains not to harm them. We step over them on the sidewalk. But whenever their presence seriously conflicts with one of our goals, we will kill them without hesitation. The concern is that we will one day build machines that, whether they’re conscious or not, could treat us with similar disregard.The bare fact is that we will continue to improve our intelligent machines. We have problems that we desperately need to solve. So we will do this, if we can. The train is already out of the station, and there’s no brake to pull. If we build machines that are more intelligent than we are, they will very likely develop in ways that we can’t imagine, and transcend us in ways that we can’t imagine.So imagine we hit upon a design of super intelligent AI that has no safety concerns. This machine would be the perfect labor-saving device. It can design the machine that can build then machine which can do any physical work, powered by sunlight, more or less for the cost of raw materials. So we’re talking about the end of human labor. We’re also talking about the end of most intellectual work. So what would apes like ourselves do in this circumstance?But the moment we admit that information processing is the source of intelligence, we have to admit that we are in the process of building some sort of god. Now would be a good time to make sure it’s a god we can live with.12. Why does the author mention ants in Paragraph 2?A. To compare intelligent machines to ants.B. To show improved machines will get away from us.C. To stress the presence of machines does conflict with our goals.D. To explain future intelligent machines could treat us without mercy13. What does the underlined word “transcend” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. DisableB. InspireC. DisappointD. Outpace14. How is the passage mainly developed?A. By making comparisons.B. By giving assumptions.C. By showing valid evidence.D. By analyzing statistics.15. Which of the following statements can best summarize the author’s viewpoint towards AI?A. Human beings will no doubt be destroyed by AI in the future.B. Super intelligent AI will put an end to human labor eventually.C. We should keep the development of AI within human’s control.D. Human beings should stop the development of super intelligent AI.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。

2024届安徽省合肥市高三下学期第一次教学质量检测英语试题

2024届安徽省合肥市高三下学期第一次教学质量检测英语试题

2024届安徽省合肥市高三下学期第一次教学质量检测英语试题一、听力选择题1.A.His project had to be suspended.B.His project was successful.C.He failed to get enough land for his project.D.He was unable to get enough funding.2.A.Shopping B.Eating C.Reading D.Working out3. What may the man want to try?A.Football.B.Volleyball.C.Tennis.4. What is the man’s opinion about his Arabic class?A.Arabic grammar is beyond his comprehension.B.His Arabic teacher is difficult to deal with.C.He needs time to digest the new knowledge.5.A.She plans to apply for a part-time job.B.She’s too busy to run for class president.C.She wants the man to help her with her studies.D.She has no interest in running for class president.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1. From whom did the man learn to sail?A.His grandparents.B.His cousin.C.His instructor.2. How did the man find the training school?A.On the Internet.B.In the newspaper.C.From his friends.3. What did the man miss most about the course?A.The fruitful days he spent.B.The people he stayed with.C.The memorable sunrises he saw.4. What do we know about the man?A.He couldn’t afford the courses online.B.He has completed the training course.C.He used to teach sailing in the school.7. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

2024届河南省洛平许济四市高三下学期第四次质量检测英语试题

2024届河南省洛平许济四市高三下学期第四次质量检测英语试题

2024届河南省洛平许济四市高三下学期第四次质量检测英语试题一、听力选择题1.Who did Michele expect to attend the award ceremony?A.Her friends.B.Her parents.C.Her teammates.2.What will the man do tomorrow morning?A.Go to a show.B.Attend a reunion.C.Help his mother.3.How will the weather be in the afternoon?A.Cold.B.Hot.C.Warm.4.Why does the woman suggest leaving early?A.To avoid rush hour.B.To get to work on time.C.To find a parking place. 5.What’s the man’s dream?A.Doing business with the woman.B.Opening a coffee shop of his own.C.Saving as much money as possible.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

6.What does the woman think is the best gift for Tom?A.A toy gun.B.A new phone.C.His father’s company. 7.When will the man return home?A.Next Monday morning.B.Next Tuesday afternoon.C.Next Wednesday morning.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

8.What’s Henry doing?A.Reading about a study on Wi-Fi.B.Preparing for his lessons online.C.Doing a study on health problems.9.What happened to Henry last week?A.He lost his laptop in a cafe.B.His computer was attacked.C.His laptop failed to connect network.10.How does the woman find the study?A.Beneficial.B.Outdated.C.Complicated.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

青岛三中2024届高三下学期期中质量检测试题英语试题含解析

青岛三中2024届高三下学期期中质量检测试题英语试题含解析

青岛三中2024届高三下学期期中质量检测试题英语试题注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。

回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。

3.考试结束后,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.We ___have hurried all the way to the airport—the flight was called off because of the foggy weather.A.mustn’t B.couldn’t C.needn’t D.wouldn’t2.It is widely acknowledged in foreign companies that employees should be ________ in terms of innovation capability. A.examined B.evolvedC.evaluated D.encouraged3.To his delight, Tom quickly earned the trust of his boss and then of his colleagues.A.one B.onesC.that D.those4.It wasn't easy having my friends talk about their freshman years ________ I wasn't a part of.A.whom B.when C.that D.what5.Even a small personal computer store vast amounts of information.A.might B.canC.ought to D.has to6.---May I help you?You seem to be having some trouble.----____________,thanks. I think I can manage.A.No problem B.It's all rightC.ok D.No way7.We all agree that it is good to help those in need, but when ______ comes to giving away our money, things become strange.A.that B.this C.it D.one8.What the country did _____ the international trade regulations, for which it was widely condemned. A.approved B.violated C.bothered D.interrupted9.More competitive high-tech enterprises are investing in Nantong Central Innovation District, which will result in_____ economic growth.A.sustainable B.adaptable C.recyclable D.changeable10.Some people create jobs, foster excitement and basically make the system work. They see possibilities ________ others see only problems.A.that B.what C.which D.where11.Sometimes it seems to bother the teacher ______ all the students are being too quiet.A.how B.whatC.that D.where12.Robert had a comfortable childhood, ______up in a pleasant house with a view of the sea.A.grew B.growingC.grown D.to grow13.I can ________ Diana’s thoughts from the changes in her facial expressions.A.read B.notice C.count D.watch14.Anyone with an eye on the employment situation knew the assessment about economic recovery _______ just around the corner was correct.A.being B.to be C.was D.having been15.This house is almost ________ to the one where I lived as a child.A.identical B.manualC.chilly D.enthusiastic16.My mother ______ angry with me, but I couldn’t shut my mouth before I shouted at her!A.wasn’t B.wouldn’t beC.wouldn’t have been D.hadn’t been17.—I have been decorating the apartment recently, so can you lend me some money?—Sorry, all my money has gone to the stock market. _________.A.I’d rather not.B.I am in the black.C.I wouldn’t bet on it.D.I am a little shy.18._______ it is so hot, I guess we can’t do anything until after dark.A.In case B.Now that C.Even if D.As though19.The leaders of the BRICS countries Friday reached important ________ on building an open world economy and improving global economic governance(管理) during their informal meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany.A.consideration B.consensusC.commitment D.confirmation20.---Hi, Betty, are you free at present? I have to ask you for a favor.----_____.With pleasure.A.Sorry, I am busy B.Go aheadC.Help yourself D.Ask, please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届福建省莆田市高三下学期高考英语质量检测试题(三模)含答案

2024届福建省莆田市高三下学期高考英语质量检测试题(三模)含答案

2024届福建省莆田市高三下学期高考英语质量检测试题(三模)注意事项:1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。

2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号的黑。

如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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。

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。

每段对话仅再一遍。

例:How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B. £ 9.18.C. £ 9.15.答案是C。

1. What is the man going to do?A. Hold a party.B. Go to the bookstore.C. Celebrate his birthday.2. When will the man clean up his room?A. In just half an hour.B. After seeing the movie.C. Before going to the cinema.3. How does the man usually get to his company?A. By subway.B. By car.C. By bike.4. What was the matter with Alice today?A. She did badly in the math test.B. She forgot to check her homework.C. She made many mistakes in all tests.5. How much should the woman pay in total?A. $ 30.B. $ 18.C. $ 6.第二节(共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

2024届广东省梅州市高三下学期高考英语试题(二模)含答案

2024届广东省梅州市高三下学期高考英语试题(二模)含答案

2024届广东省梅州市高三下学期高考英语试题(二模)本试卷共8页,满分120分。

考试用时120分钟。

注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、试室号和座位号填写在答题卡上。

用2B铅笔将试卷类型(A)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。

并在答题卡相应位置上填涂考生号。

因笔试不考听力,试卷从第二部分开始,试题序号从“21”开始2.作答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑:如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案。

答案不能答在试卷上3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答,答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动,先划掉原来的答案,然后再写上新答案:不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答无效。

4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。

考试结束后,将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第二部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AFree Community SwapContact:Catherine Crawford, (718)809-1603Jon Klar, (646)530-0381New Yorkers looking to reduce, reuse, and save money this year are invited to participate in Stop ‘N’ Swap, a free community event organized by local nonprofit GrowNYC.The average NYC household throws away about 2,000 pounds of waste a year. By reusing through events like Stop ’N’ Swap, NYC residents can take part in saving over 40 million pounds of material from landfill every year. Take a break from shopping, support a cleaner future, and join the ever -growing reuse community!WHAT: Free Stop ‘N’ Swap Community Reuse EventWHEN: February 19th, 12pm-3pmWHERE: Bronx Works Classic Community Center—286 East 156th Street, Bronx, NY 10451 The public is invited to bring clean and reusable items. No one is required to bring something to take something—you can simply show up with a bag and see what’s free for the taking. Books, toys, clothing, and electronics are just some of the offerings. Furniture and other large items are not accepted at the swap. Anything leftover at the end of the day is donated or recycled.Stop ‘N’ Swaps have developed a regular following among environmentally conscious New Yorkers. After almost two years without swaps, GrowNYC has set a goal of hosting one swap in each of the city’s 59 communitydistricts each year, providing opportunities to make NYC truly livable—a place where every person can enjoy a healthier life.21.What should you do to get more information from Catherine?A.Call (646)530-0381.B.Call (718)809-1603.C..D.Visit 286 East 156th Street, Bronx.22.What items are unacceptable at the Stop ‘N’ Swap?A.Dry-as-dust books.B.Old-fashioned clothes.C.Out-of-date electronics.D.Second-hand furniture.23.What is the aim of GrowNYC’s Stop ‘N’ Swaps?A.To make NYC a better place to live.B.To enrich New Yorkers’ community life.C.To reduce the cost of dealing with waste in NYC.D.To encourage districts to compete in sustainability.BAt first look, the playground at the Children’s Guild-Transformation Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, looks like any other. It has swings, slides, and places for children to climb and crawl. But the playground is not just a place for fun. It is also a place where students can learn, grow and gain independence. Everything—from the kind of surface it sits on, to the color of its sitting areas, to the placement of the surrounding fence—is specifically designed for kids with autism(自闭症).Mark Rapaport is the managing director of autism services at the Transformation Academy. He said the school accepts students aged 5 to 21 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and are lower functioning.Rapaport said the goal of Transformation Academy is to make the students as independent as possible in an effort to help them prepare for adult life. The school aims to provide help with developing communication and social skills, as well as practical abilities like cleaning or cooking.The playground designed by Maryland company rks@Play, using structures manufactured by Landscape Structures, Inc., took a month to develop, said Dan Hack. He works for rks@Play and helped lead the playground’s design. Hack said he and others spent weeks getting to know the students and understanding their needs before any building was started. The design process involved physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists. The huge $500,000 project was funded with support from the state of Maryland and the nonprofit Orokawa Foundation.Parts of the playground that seem small are very important for children with autism and other disabilities. The surrounding fence extends into a wooded area to make it seem more open. And the ground under the play areas is made of soft, but solid materials to support students using wheelchairsor crutches. The benches on the outside of the playground look simple from far away, but are “one of our most inclusive sensory” elements, Hack said. They have many different colors that bring about feelings of calm and curiosity. They are also made with smooth material that can be felt and moved. The academy’s Rapaport said if a child starts to feel uneasy, they can sit down and feel the bench, which can help them relax.24.Why is the playground in Baltimore designed with special materials?A.To make it superior to other playgrounds.B.To better serve children with autism.C.To improve the quality of the playground.D.To make it easier for kids to climb and crawl.25.What can we learn from the playground project?A.It took a month to complete the project.B.The design process is simple and easy.C.The result of the project is uncertain.D.It’s a money-consuming project.26.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.The scale and the structure of the playground.B.Ways for kids to free from the stress and relax themselves.C.The underlying logic and reasonable factors of the playground.D.The advantages of the playground for autism and disabled kids.27.Which best describes the playground in Baltimore?A.Advanced.B.Environmental-friendly.C.Functional.D.Convenient.CNew findings suggest that when it comes to learning, the snake may be quite a bit like humans. David Holtzman, a scientist at the University of Rochester, has found that snakes have a much greater capacity for learning than earlier studies had indicated.Holtzman’s study challenged 24 snakes to escape from a black plastic container the size of a child’s pool. Cards mounted on the container’s walls and tape on its floor provided the snakes with visual and touchable signals to find their goal: holes in the container’s bottom that offer a dark, comfortable spot to hide.Simply falling into a hole isn’t the only proof that the snakes are learning something, though. “Speed to find that goal is one of the measures which shows they’re learning,” Holtzman says. “On average, they take over 700 seconds to find the correct hole on the first day of training, and then go down to about 400 seconds by the fourth day of training. Some are actually very fast and find it in less than 30 seconds.”Studies dating back to the 1950s interpreted snakes’ awkwardness with mazes(迷宫) as a poorreflection on their intelligence. “Early attempts to study snake intelligence were problematic because the studies used mazes as testing arenas(场地)——as though snakes might be expected to run through mazes in the same way mice run through mazes,” says Peter Kareiva, a professor of zoology. “Snakes do not encounter anything like mazes in nature, and they do not learn how to run mazes in laboratory conditions.”Holtzman also found a few age-based differences in the signals the snakes use. Young snakes appear to be more adaptable and resourceful, using a variety of clues to find their way to the exit. But their elders seem to rely much more heavily on visual clues. “Actually, one of the amazing findings from our studies is that snakes do use vision in locating places,” says Holtzman. “They don’t just rely on the chemical clues picked up by sticking their tongues out, as many snake biologists assume.”28.What is the function of the cards and tape?A.To direct the snakes to the exits.B.To protect the snakes from bright lights.C.To cover the holes at the container’s bottom.D.To make the container a comfortable spot to stay.29.What do the data in paragraph 3 show about the snakes according to Holtzman?A.They are skillful escapers.B.They are good learners.C.They communicate with each other.D.They adapt to environments quickly.30.What was the problem with early attempts to study snake intelligence?A.They chose the wrong testing arenas.B.They failed to do tests in laboratory conditions.C.They referred to studies dating back to the 1950s.D.They compared snakes with a different kind of animal.31.What astonishes Holtzman about snakes?A.They rely on sight to find their way.B.They leave chemical clues everywhere.C.The young beat their elders in many ways.D.Their tongues are unable to recognize chemical clues.DResearch led by ecologist Bart Hoekstra of the University of Amsterdam shows that birds are affected by the mass use of fireworks on New Year’s Eve up to a distance of 10km (6 miles) away.With data from weather radars and bird counts an international team of researchers revealed how many birds take off immediately after the start of the fireworks, at what distance from fireworksthis occurs and which species groups mainly react.“Birds take off as a result of an acute flight response due to sudden noise and light. We already knew that many water birds react strongly, but now we also see the effect on other birds throughout the Netherlands,” says ecologist Bart Hoekstra of the University of Amsterdam. In the scientific journal Frontier s in Ecology and the Environment, he researchers therefore argue for large fireworks-free zones.Last year, other researchers at IBED discovered that geese are so affected by fireworks that they spend an average of 10% longer looking for food than normal during at least the next 11 days. They apparently need that time to restore their energy to their former condition, after fleeing from the fireworks.Because 62% of all birds in the Netherlands live within a radius of 2.5 km of inhabited areas, the consequences of fireworks are high for all birds throughout the country. “Flying requires a lot of energy, so ideally birds should be disturbed as little as possible during the cold winter months. Measures to ensure this are especially important in open areas such as grasslands, where many larger birds spend the winter. The effects of fireworks on birds are less pronounced near forests and semi-open habitats. In addition, smaller birds such as tits and finches live there, which are less likely to fly away from disturbance.”The authors argue for fireworks-free zones in areas where large birds live. Hoekstra: “These buffer zones could be smaller in areas where light and sound travel less far, such as near forests. Furthermore, fireworks should mainly be lit at central locations in built-up areas, as far away from birds as possible. It would be best for birds if we moved towards light shows without sound, such as drone shows or decorative fireworks without very loud bangs.”32.What can we learn about the research?A.It’s the first one about fireworks’ effects on birds.B.It’s conducted by collecting data from weather radars.C.It shows the extent of the fireworks’ influence on birds.D.It keeps track of birds throughout Netherlands and beyond.33.Why did geese spend more time looking for food?A.To find a place without fireworks.B.To store more food in case.C.To find a new source of energy.D.To make up for the lost energy.34.What does the underlined word “pronounced” in Para.4mean?A.Predictable.B.Noticeable.C.Admirable.D.Avoidable.35.What can be the best title for the passage?A.Fireworks in the world B.Fireworks-free zonesThese problems will drive you mad.in New York. One afternoon, I 41 a train with a load of hot-off-the-press catalogues(目录簿), our first to list every one of our titles. I was on my way to 42 my aunt, who’d agreed to 43 them to her friends.Back then, I was much less 44 ; somehow I made it on the train but I hadn’t had time to buya 45 . I figured I’d buy one on board. When the conductor came to stand next to me, I opened my46 and found nothing inside. They didn’t 47 credit cards back then. I was told to get off at the next station. 48 , the man next to me handed $15 to the conductor. I was beyond grateful and 49 : I promised him I would send him a check, which he 50 . I made him write down his address, though.Later, I wrote a check, 51 it in a letter, and sent it off. I expressed my 52 again and included my email address. Soon he emailed me and we 53 a lasting friendship.That 54 action has stayed with me. Thinking about that day, I 55 myself to be much kinder to strangers and to focus on the good in people.41.A.came across B.rushed onto C.passed byD.looked for42.A.visit B.help C.rescueD.introduce43.A.return B.explain C.connectD.distribute44.A.determined B.objective C.organizedD.professional45.A.ticket B.card C.giftD.book46.A.parcel B.wallet C.envelopeD.bottle47.A.cancel B.reject C.provideD.accept48.A.Naturally B.Unexpectedly C.DoubtfullyD.Disagreeably49.A.embarrassed B.disturbed C.annoyedD.dissatisfied50.A.gave away B.checked out C.laughed offD.sent back51.A.lost B.unfolded C.noticedD.enclosed52.A.appreciation B.admiration C.amazementSouthern Lionremember the rule. Share it fair!”答案第二部分:阅读理解第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)21-25 BDABD26-30 CCABA31-35 ACDBC第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)36-40 CEBGD第三部分:语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)41-45 BADCA46-50 BDBAC51-55 DACBD第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)(形式不对不给分)56.dates57.where58.was introduced59.its60.a61.mainly62.like63.combination64.making65.to share第四部分写作(共三节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)One possible version:Dear Chris,I’m Li Hua, chairman of the School Cooking Club. I’m writing to tell you that we intend to throw a party, featuring “My Specialty Dish” next Saturday night p.m.p.m.p.m. to 8 p.m. at the dining hall. And I sincerely invite you to join us and have some fun.During the party, all participants will cook a “specialty dish” that they are good at and share with everybody how it is made. Then will come the most-anticipated part—everyone sharing these delicious dishes. I’m pretty sure you will enjoy this party very much.Looking forward to your attending.Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分25分)One possible version:First Doobie uses a knife to smooth Duksie’s lines in the icing. Then he draws three lines on the cake. The cake now bears a striking resemblance to the badge of his dad’s vehicle, its three equal parts. Just as the children celebrate their cake-cutting victory, Mama K emerges from her house,bearing a tray with three glasses of strawberry juice. Maya excitedly points out Doobie’s achievement, proudly claiming his master y of fair sharing. Mama K’s eyes shine with delight as she comments the children for their fairness and praises Doobie for his exceptional problem-solving skills.With Mama K’s encouragement, Maya takes charge, expertly cutting along Doobie’s lines to make three equal slices. Each piece falls into place, their sizes perfectly matched. In a playful display of satisfaction, the children put the slices upon one another, witnessing the unity of their equal proportions. The sight brings smiles of joy to their faces. Amidst the children’s laughter, Doobie’s dad pulls up to pick up the children, and Doobie runs off to meet him. He can’t wait to tell his dad how the badge on the truck has helped him to solve a very tricky problem!。

2024届福建省三明市高三下学期三模英语试题

2024届福建省三明市高三下学期三模英语试题

2024届福建省三明市高三下学期三模英语试题一、阅读理解4 Summer Jobs to Get Paid and Take a BreakCamp counsellor (辅导员)Most kids head off to camp during the summertime, and if you’re past the typical age of being a camper, relive your youth by becoming a summer camp counsellor. You can enjoy participating in activities, planning events, and partaking in arts and crafts. It’s one of the best summer jobs because it also builds your leadership skills while you earn extra money. Depending on your schedule, you can work to fit your needs. The average starting pay is $10.5 an hour.LifeguardSpending time on the water is something many people do during the summer. And if you're good at swimming, then being a lifeguard is a great option for you. The hours are flexible, and the pay is great, with the average hourly rate at $11.50.Amusement park employeeAn amusement park is a great place to work during the summertime. There are a variety of positions you can get hired for — from ride operator to food service to booth tender — and the average starting pay is $10 an hour. The hours are flexible and negotiable depending on where you decide to work: the larger the park, the more employees they’ll have, which could mean fewer hours they’ll need you to cover.Dog walkerIf you’re looking for a relaxing job, being a dog walker could be the right choice for you. Dog walking hours and pay are easily negotiable, as you can simply discuss with the dog’s owner what your availability is, when they need you, and what your pay rate is. Getting some exercise with a furry friend will feel more like a relaxing pastime than a job. And if you wish to continue being a dog walker, it’s the job that’s easiest to keep year-round.1.What is the benefit of being a camp counsellor?A.It brings back the glory.B.It boosts artistic creativity.C.It is easy to do and well-paid.D.It develops competence in leadership.2.For which job can the pay be negotiated?A.Camp counselor.B.Lifeguard.C.Amusement park employee.D.Dog walker.3.What do the four summer jobs have in common?A.They need full-time employees.B.The working hours are flexible.C.The pay remains unclear.D.They need relevant certificates.In 2023, the UK SpoGomi competition was scheduled for August, with the world cup in Tokyo in November. I formed my team with Alex Winship, and my brother Jonny.SpoGomi is a sport involving litter-picking by teams of three. Teams collect litter in given areas within a strict time limit, scoring point s for the weight of collected items, with some items awarded more points than others. One gram of cigarette butts is worth three points versus only 0.1 per gram for burnable rubbish. The team with the most point s wins.Initially we were drawn to taking part because of the prize of a trip to Japan. There were about 20 teams in the UK competition, which took place in London’s Hackney marshes. We won by only 33 points, which is equivalent to just one glass bottle.We were then heading for the world cup. The competition was intense. After the first half, Japan came top and we were second. My muscles were aching and I felt completely worn out from the heat of Tokyo on a sunny day. I didn’t have much more energy, and Iremember Alex and Jonny saying the same, but we had this feeling of being on the edge of something amazing. We had to just keep pushing. We pulled ahead in the second half while carrying several kilos of litter over two miles at a time. We ended up coming first,ahead of Japan, with 57 kg of rubbish collected.I wouldn’t have been someone who would have picked up litter off the street. At the early stages of our training, we were so bad at finding litter. Then, just after the London competition, on the way home, we saw so much. We were just much more aware of it.Once you’re drawn into SpoGomi, your attitude towards litter and how you contribute completely changes — it certainly has for us.4.What can we learn about SpoComi?A.It is a sport to pick up rubbish.B.It has particularly strict rules.C.It is a team consisting of 3.D.It sets limits to collected items.5.What was the result of the London competition?A.The result was controversial.B.No team entered the world cup.C.The author’s team had a narrow victory.D.The author’s team had an absolute advantage.6.How did the author feel in the second half of the world cup?A.Nervous but hopeful.B.Indifferent and bored.C.Exhausted but determined.D.Discouraged and uninterested.7.What is presented in the last paragraph?A.Providing tips on picking litter.B.Showing desire for SpoGomi training.C.Advocating devotion to the world cup.D.Encouraging engagement in SpoGomi.V ocal cords (声带) can easily get damaged by stress, infections, or overuse. It is not just overenthusiastic performers who are at risk of injuring their voice-boxes — according to a study, 30% of the population will experience a voice disorder at some point in their life.In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, a team of UCLA engineers have invented a patch-like (片状) device that can be worn on the skin outside the throat to help people with voice disorders speak.Even though the team’s device is an early prototype, it has the potential to offer a substantial improvement on current alternatives. When a person loses his voice today, the easiest fix is to resort to typing, texting, or writing notes to communicate. Typing can be slow and inconvenient, and writing notes is only possible in good lighting. More advanced solutions require special training to use, and surgical interventions are often invasive. A patch would theoretically be able to clear all these hurdles.The tiny patch consists of a self-powered sensing component, which detects and changes signals generated by the throat muscle movements into high-accuracy, analyzable electrical signals,which are then translated into speech signals using a machine-learning algorithm, and an actuation component, which turns those signals into voice expression. The patch was tested on eight healthy adults who pronounced five sentences (including: “Hope your experiments are going well!”, “Merry Christmas!” and “I love you!”) aloud or in silence, and its accuracy was more than 90%.There is a way to go yet. For now the device can only recognise the five phrases it was trained on. Plus, individual differences in vocal cords means the algorithm has to be personalised to each user. To make it practical at scale, the researchers will need to collect a lot more data. 8.What can be inferred from the first two paragraphs?A.The device can be fixed in a person's body.B.The device may be a fix to voice disorders.C.Most people are influenced by voice injury.D.Performers have a high risk of voice disorders.9.How does the author introduce the advantage of the patch?A.By listing data.B.By giving examples.C.By making comparison.D.By analyzing causes and effects.10.Which aspect of the device is mentioned in paragraph 4?A.Its application.B.Its principle.C.Its challenge.D.Its purpose.11.What is the author’s attitude toward the device?A.Unclear.B.Dismissive.C.Doubtful.D.Supportive.Unretirement: older people return to paid employmentThe disappearance of 565,000 mostly older people from the UK’s labour force was one of the problematic effects of Covid. In other countries, employment levels recovered more quickly to pre-2020 levels, making the UK exceptional. But while evidence in the past few months points to a change of this trend — the rise of “unretirement” — there is no room for relief.Government initiatives to address the issue have achieved little. The Treasury came up with the idea of “returnerships”, a variant of the skills training aimed at persuading mature people backto workplaces. But in reality this is not much more than a new label for existing training. Meanwhile, fewer than one in 20 of participants in the government’s “skills training camps” — courses intended to equip jobseekers for the opportunities in their area — are aged over 55.Mel Stride, the work and pensions secretary, championed the idea of over-50s delivering takeaways, and doing other jobs more readily associated with younger workers.Age should not be a barrier to anyone willing and able to do this kind of work. But more importantly, government ministers should extend employment beyond low-wage private sector vacancies(空缺) to labour shortages in health, education and social care — where umemployment problem is serious.Revealed in one survey, descriptions of returning to employment are highly variable.Some did so because they were struggling with the rising cost of living. Others found that they missed the company of co-workers, wanted to make a contribution to family finances or needed“a purpose in life”.The 26.5% of adults aged 50 to 64 who are economically inactive — neither working nor seeking work — is still too high. The coexistence of high levels of economic inactivity with key worker shortages in vital areas such as teaching remains hugely problematic. But rising employment levels can be seen as part of a delayed return to normality. And Ministers still need to better target policies to encourage economically inactive 50–to 64-year-olds back to work. 12.Why do the UK government plans have little effect?A.Mature people are unwilling to retire.B.The government lacks related equipment.C.The skills training isn’t essentially changed.D.The government doesn’t provide professional training.13.What should the government do for unretirement?A.Strengthen association with younger workers.B.Widen employment opportunities.C.Offer diverse training courses.D.Predict the potential problems.14.What was a reason for unretirement according to the survey?A.Financial struggle.B.Contribution to society.C.Family’s expectations.D.Co-workers’ encouragement.15.What is the text?A.A news report.B.A book review.C.A scientific report.D.A diary entry.Is It OK to Be Unhappy?Many people might say that you should always be happy, but is it okay to allow yourself time when sadness may prevail over happiness? We’ll explore how sadness offers people opportunities for self-reflection and why people should appreciate their sorrow.What is unhappiness?Many words are used to express sadness: suffering, misery, sorrow, pain, and more. It often results from other feelings like guilt, grief, anxiety, hopelessness, or anger. 16 It may differ from a person to another but it could change how you physically feel—a stomachache, headache, or difficulty sleep disorders.17Lots of people are growing unhappy due to mental health issues. Here are lists of situations: having problems with relationships, having trouble at home(eg. violence or financial issues), having trouble at school or work, comparing self to others, losing a loved one and being self-critical.Is it OK for a person to be unhappy?Everyone has different emotions: some are good while others can be negative. In other words, all people have feelings that are always changing in some way—and they happen for a reason! So is it OK to feel sadness? 18Sadness is a natural part of life.It is okay to be unhappy. Being sad doesn’t mean you are not coping with the situation.19 Learning to recognize sad emotions can make you adapt better, accept more easily, and persevere when things may be too hard at times.Things will eventually get better.Keep in mind your problems will not last forever and will eventually pass too! There is no right way to let go of sadness but what is not a secret is that the first step is the acknowledgment and acceptance of the pain you are feeling. It could be a lot but talking to someone you trust canbe helpful. 20 Eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep.A.Why are people sad?B.Take good care of yourself.C.The answer is a definite yes.D.So what does it feel like to be sad?E.How can people get rid of sadness?F.There are also a lot of other effective solutions.G.Rather it helps you accept your problems and move on.二、完形填空Doing math helps people with a lot of daily life. It involves every aspect like 21 change when going to the local store to get snacks. But Ahmed Alwan, the 22 of a convenience store, decided to play a game with his shoppers: they can get their 23 and more at absolutely no charge just for 24 answering a math problem.The rules of the game are very 25 . If shoppers can solve the math problem, they get five seconds to 26 anything from the store shelves 27 except the store cat. Many of the people who are participating are 28 customers, but others are new faces. Everyone gets the same chance to 29 .Alwan made a TikTok, chose a(n) 30 and asked customers a math question. It’s a way to help people in need while putting a smile on their face.But who’s 31 the stuff that is picked up? Alwan is out of his own pocket. It is 32 his business in a positive way, bringing awareness and 33 to the store as well as spreading positive energy throughout the community.For the future, Alwan has set up a project on GoFundMe to help support the game to keep it going and to give back to the community. As the game progresses, he is getting much more 34 with his math questions. The goal, he wrote on the page, is “to 35 others to be kind-hearted”.21.A.counting B.saving C.paying D.giving 22.A.cashier B.owner C.customer D.employee23.A.treats B.money C.snacks D.gifts 24.A.sincerely B.properly C.quickly D.correctly 25.A.general B.difficult C.complex D.easy26.A.find B.hold C.grab D.search27.A.in charge B.for free C.without hesitation D.at random 28.A.regular B.strange C.curious D.friendly 29.A.visit B.win C.learn D.buy 30.A.challenge B.project C.plan D.idea 31.A.preparing for B.seeing to C.paying for D.caring for 32.A.running B.serving C.proving D.influencing 33.A.profits B.stability C.attention D.benefits 34.A.familiar B.creative C.comfortable D.connected 35.A.cause B.persuade C.inspire D.teach三、语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2024届浙江省丽水、湖州、衢州三市高三下学期二模考试英语试题(含答案)

2024届浙江省丽水、湖州、衢州三市高三下学期二模考试英语试题(含答案)

丽水、湖州、衢州2024年4月三地市高三教学质量检测试卷英语试题卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What does the man think of the dress?A.It is attractive.B.It is tight.C.It is plain.2.What can we learn about the woman?A.She found a great job.B.She is popular in college.C.She won the student election.3.Where does this conversation take place?A.In a house.B.In a park.C.In a forest4.What animal does the woman own?A.A mouse.B.A dogC.A cat.5.Who is the woman most grateful to?A.Her parentsB.Her professors.C.Her 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。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

6.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A new discoveryB.A map of the universeC.The secrets in DNA.7.Why has the woman been reading about the topic?A.Out of curiosity.B.For schoolworkC.As a hobby.听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。

2024届安徽省蚌埠市高三下学期第四次教学质量检测考试英语试题

2024届安徽省蚌埠市高三下学期第四次教学质量检测考试英语试题

2024届安徽省蚌埠市高三下学期第四次教学质量检测考试英语试题一、听力选择题1.What does the woman have to do this week?A.Write papers.B.Read books.C.Take a test.2.What are the speakers talking about?A.A TV program.B.A new advert.C.A job fair.3.What was the woman busy doing today?A.Cooking meals.B.Finishing a report.C.Packing her stuff. 4.Why did the woman change her job?A.To earn more money.B.To meet more people.C.To have more free time. 5.What are the speakers probably going to do next?A.Do an experiment.B.Have their eyes checked.C.Talk to their teacher.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

6.Why does the man come to the woman?A.To ask for information.B.To make an appointment.C.To express thanks. 7.When can the man’s colleague have his own room?A.On Tuesday.B.On Wednesday.C.On Thursday.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

8.What does the man help the woman do?A.Hold something.B.Fetch something.C.Pick something up. 9.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In the apartment.B.In the post office.C.In the street.10.Who is the man probably?A.A lawyer.B.A student.C.A salesman.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

安徽省合肥市2023届高三下学期第二次教学质量检测英语试题

安徽省合肥市2023届高三下学期第二次教学质量检测英语试题

安徽省合肥市2023届高三下学期第二次教学质量检测英语试题一、阅读,第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读理解Summer Programs are available to students upon application.Please consult individual course descriptions for restrictions and requirements.Intensive Beginning SwahiliIntensive Beginning Swahili is a summer abroad course for students who have no prior proficiency(熟练)in the Swahili language.The course is taught in Swahili and focuses on acquiring beginner-level skills to perform basic communication functions in the culture of Swahili speakers.Open to current first year undergraduates,sophomores(大学二年级学生)and juniors.Dates:25June-20AugustIntermediate ChineseThis course is a four-week summer intensive language course,conducted in person at Princeton Theological Seminary.Students work on developing a strong foundation for modern spoken and written Chinese,with emphasis on the reading of contemporary Chinese dialogue.Enrollment by application or interview.Dates:10July-6AugustStudies in Spanish Language and StyleThis is an intensive,full immersion(沉浸)course in Spanish language and Argentine history,culture and art.Students develop advanced language skills while studying language in context,through the exploration of the city of Buenos Aires,its architecture,museums,and cultural and political life.Open to students who have completed the Spanish language requirement.Dates:18July-20AugustAccelerated Summer StudyTaught at the Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa,Italy,the course will be team-taught by a resident Princeton faculty and an SNS faculty member.The course is designed to increase students'writing and speaking language proficiency levels and enable students to understand Italian culture,history and literature while exploring the foreign city.Not open to Seniors.Dates:24July-24August1.Which course begins earliest?A.Intermediate Chinese.B.Accelerated1Summer Study.C.Intensive Beginning Swahili.D.Studies in Spanish Language and Style.2.What can the students taking Intermediate Chinese do?A.Attend online lectures.B.Practice spoken Chinese.C.Develop people skills.D.Learn classical Chinese.3.What do the last two courses have in common?A.They follow the idea of learning by doing.B.They are taught in the same target language.C.They last for the whole month of July.D.They are open to any college student.阅读理解I am thinking today about my new favorite thing.It's an app that my husband told me a few years ago that helps me bypass all the obstacles(障碍)in my way:potholes,heavy traffic,and even speed cameras.To be honest,when my husband first told me about it,I didn't pay much attention.I was only going to places I already knew how to get to.Plus,I learned to drive from my father-who never turned to a map.I think I mistakenly absorbed the message that real drivers didn't need a map;you somehow just magically knew where to go.It was only later that I realized that just getting a driver's license didn't mean you knew how to get to places-that was lesson one.Lesson two came when my kids started playing on two different travel teams.The drivers in our household suddenly had the need to head in different directions on the same day.Suddenly my app became very meaningful to me.How did I ever manage to get to strange playing fields hidden somewhere without it?But the crazy thing I have also noticed is how often I just don't listen to it.Why might that be?Do I just prefer the old routes,even if they are actually worse?I see an analogy(类比)to the present moment.There is evidence that some old ideas and some long familiar ideas will send us into a boring unchanging lifestyle.But for some reason we like them better than an unfamiliar new route that might take us into areas we've never heard of,let alone visited.It can be hard to admit we don't know everything.As a person who still drives an8-year-old stick shift and who has never stood in line for anything new,1certainly understand that.But I also try to remember thetimes I Jet goof my ego(自负),or my fear and learned that life could be better.Not perfect-but better.I am glad I finally listened to my husband about that app.He was right.4.What did the author think of the app at the very beginning?A.It was magical.B.It was practically valueless.C.It was powerful.D.It was not as good as a map.5.What would probably make the author ignore the app's instructions?A.Her desire to explore alone.B.Her doubt about the new device.C.Her preference for the new routes.D.Her refusal to experience changes.6.What can be inferred about the author from the last paragraph?A.She is willing to challenge herself.B.She cares little about others'comments.C.She recognizes her problems easily.D.She is too inflexible to make any change.7.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Real Drivers Know Their WayB.It Pays to Take a New RouteC.New Apps Make Life PerfectD.It Matters to Listen to Inner Voice阅读理解Researchers set up an experiment in which5-year-olds were tested with their fellows under different circumstances of transparency(透明)and different audiences.They set up a sticker machine that in some settings was transparent,and other settings in which only the giver of stickers knew how many stickers he could give.They had children give out stickers in both settings.The results were striking:children were consistently generous only when the receiver and audience of the stickers were fully aware of the donation options.Children were notably ungenerous when the receiver of stickers couldn't see the options.The researchers said,"Children only showed consistently pro-social behavior in our study in thecondition when they could see the receiver and their allocations(分配物)were fully visible;in all other conditions,children were statistically ungenerous,giving the receiver the smaller amount of stickers."They made the conclusions that at a very early age,children are learning how to position themselves socially.Well before they apprehend the sociology of their networks and what social reputation really means, they think strategically about giving as a function of how they can gain a reputation with a peer as a generous citizen or pro-social agent when the receiver observes them.Children change their behavior in response to having an audience.Help children give to others in full view,delivering meals to families,and in private,dropping off treats or surprises for those who need support without signing their names.Also,children should be reminded that thank-you notes are lovely but unnecessary to receive.When we give gifts or lend help to others,try to help children remember why-to provide something for another.It really doesn't have to be recognized.When a thank-you card doesn't come, it doesn't make a gift any less valuable or meaningful for those who were lucky enough to receive. 8.What did the researchers discover?A.The givers'behavior greatly inspired the receivers to help in return.B.The children gave out an equal number of stickers in both settings.C.The presence of an audience affected children's decisions to give.D.Donating helped children to become more generous in the future.9.Which is pro-social behavior according to the researchers?A.Observing the givers.B.Donating more stickers.C.Gaining a reputation.D.Receiving more allocations.10.What does the underlined word"apprehend"in Paragraph3mean?A.Share.B.Predict.C.Confirm.D.Understand. 11.What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A.To suggest recognizing others'kindness.B.To acknowledge the giver's contribution.C.To confirm the benefits of being grateful.D.To advise inspiring generosity in children.阅读理解In a new finding that goes against current conservation patterns,re-introducing wolves and other predators(捕食者)to our landscapes does not amazingly reduce deer populations,restore worseningecosystems or significantly threaten livestock(家禽),according to a new study."The hopes and fears that we have on both sides of the debate-neither are realized,"said conservation biologist Bernd Blossey,professor of natural resources and the environment at Cornell University.On the one hand,there is little evidence for claims that re-introducing large predators such as wolves,bears and mountain lions is a major threat to livestock and wild animals such as white-tailed deer and mule deer.When the wolf was taken off the endangered species list,hunters and livestock producers,and some state governments,called for action to safeguard the wildlife they wanted to hunt and the livestock that was their livelihood.But it is nearly impossible to independently evaluate those claims,Blossey said.Other factors also kill livestock,from lightning strikes to extreme weather and diseases.On the other hand,the claim that wolves and other predators can control deer populations and restore worsening ecosystems lacks evidence as well."Meaningfully reducing deer populations in Wisconsin alone would require tens of thousands of wolves,which is ecologically and socially impossible,"said Blossey. And wolves alone can't repair the ecological damage humans have done,he said.A popular video"How wolves change rivers,"which has been viewed more than43million times,suggests that the re-introduction of wolves in Yellowstone National Park benefited the entire ecosystem."I was as fooled like everybody else by the lovely stories that came out of Yellowstone saying,you bring wolves back,and you restore the rivers, and everything's satisfactory,"said Blossey.We should see large predators like wolves as a valuable part ecological communities in their own right, Blossey said,and not just for their function."As long as people learn to live with and tolerate the new(old)neighbors,a careful but not fully conflict-free existence appears possible,"said Blossey.12.Which of the following does Blossey probably agree with?A.The loss of livestock may not necessarily be due to wolves.B.People should not take wolves off the endangered species list.C.People should take action to protect livestock and wild animals.D.The threat to predators comes from climate change and diseases.13.Which word best describes Blossey's attitude to the video"How wolves change rivers"? A.Tolerant.B.Unclear.C.Doubtful.D.Favorable 14.What does Bernd Blossey say about large predators in the last paragraph?A.They upset the balance of the ecosystem.B.They should rightfully stay in their habitats.C.They are key to restoring the environment.D.They change people's view about rewilding.15.What is the text mainly about?A.The value of humans'living together with animals.B.The importance of restoring worsening ecosystems.C.A debate over the threat to livestock and wild animals.D.A clarification of the effects of bringing back the wolves.二、阅读,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能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高三试卷英语-山东省实验中学2024届高三下学期2月调研考试英语试卷及参考答案

高三试卷英语-山东省实验中学2024届高三下学期2月调研考试英语试卷及参考答案

山东省实验中学2024届高三调研考试英语试题(本试卷共10页,共三部分:全卷满分120分,考试用时100分钟)注意事项:1.答卷前,先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题纸上。

2.选择题的作答:每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。

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第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AChoosing SubjectsWhen making course option decisions at our school,we recommend the following things be taken into consideration.Why students should choose a subject Why students should NOT choose a subjectAbility The student has a natural talent for a particular subjectarea.The student thinks that it will be an easyoption.Interest The student enjoys studying the subject,which will helpkeep them motivated when things get tough.The student’s friends are doing it so theythink it will be fun.Future It relates to the student’s career plan and will help themdevelop relevant skills for their future.The student did not have time to researchtheir options properly.Advice The student has discussed their options with their teachersand parents and they have agreed it is a good idea.The student is only doing the subjectbecause someone else told them to do it.University entrance requirements are set by the British university admissions and will differ depending on theuniversity and courses selected.It is important to thoroughly research courses before choosing A-Level subjects and staff are available to guide students and parents in this area.Careers and future optionsStudents are given an opportunity to broaden their knowledge and understanding of the nature and demands of a variety of careers.They will receive career talks and presentations from a variety of employers and have the opportunity to visit universities.Further researchAs part of the option process.students are encouraged to carry out additional research to help them with their selection.1.What should a student consider for choosing a subject?A.Friends’preferences.B.Difficulty of subjects.C.Teachers’expectations.D.Relation to occupations.2.What is included in the subject-selecting process?A.Engaging students in college tours.B.Offering lectures on A-Level subjects.C.Guaranteeing a suitable future job.D.Conducting various scientific research.3.Where is the text probably taken from?A.An exam paper.B.A teaching plan.C.A school brochure.D.An academic article.BDo you know how much India struggles to gather the waste plastic water bottles?According to a Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB)report from2012,India generates15,000tonnes of plastics a day,of which the gathered ones only achieve60%.The trashed-but-not-gathered plastic waste leads to land and water pollution. posing serious threat to the environment.After seeing that,Ankur Chawla,a drink expert,undertook research to find a solution,after which he realised the biggest problem the country faced was disposing of plastic waste.To address it,he wanted to come up with a solution where they do not add to the problem of waste.Fortunately,Ankur was not alone.He met Bhrigu Seth who was into green farming.Both of them found that they shared a common goal and it didn’t take long for them to draft a plan of action.It is estimated that over90percent of aluminium(铝)drink cans in India are recycled.Instead,70percent of the cans are manufactured through recycled waste.After going through challenges at hand,the pair made up their minds.Before taking the next step.both co-founders visited five-star hotels and took samples of water in aluminium cans,asking them whether they would give it a shot if something like that comes in the market.The pair received an overwhelmingly positive response.They then determined to launch Responsible Whatr,natural spring water drink packed in an aluminium can to solve the problem of waste plastic water bottles.As one of India’s first natural spring water drink,Responsible Whatr offered an environmentally friendly and endlessly recyclable aluminium can.It’s a non-alcoholic drink that was launched with a vision for an eco-friendly future and an agenda to reduce single-use plastic pollution.Going forward,Ankur and Bhrigu aim to cooperate with airports and ecommerce gates which would help them in directly reaching the homes of high networth individuals(HNIs).They also plan to tie up with corporate firms and cinema halls and join hands with NGOs that are fighting for the conservation of beaches and oceans.4.What inspired Ankur to conduct his research?A.Plastics remained the major bottle material.B.Uncollected plastics caused severe pollution.C.Plastics accounted for most of the daily waste.D.The amount of plastic waste was beyond control.5.What was Ankur and Bhrigu’s solution to the problem?A.Creating a new packaging design.B.Developing an alternative to plastics.unching a rubbish sorting program.D.Increasing the recycling of plastic cans.6.What was Responsible Whatr aimed at?A.Removing plastic pollution.B.Promoting aluminium cans.C.Advertising non-alcoholic drinks.D.Advocating a sustainable approach.7.How do Ankur and Bhrigu plan to expand their market?A.By cooperating with NHIs.B.By introducing new products.C.By targeting profitable NGOs.D.By establishing diverse channels.CA new finding from Cambridge scientists has shown that an artificial intelligent(AI)system can acquire features of the brains of humans in order to solve tasks.“Not only is the brain great at solving complex problems,but it does so while using very little energy.In ournew work we show that considering the brains’problem-solving abilities alongside its goal of spending as few resources as possible can help us understand why brains look like they do,”said Jascha Achterberg,a scholar at the University of Cambridge.In a study published in Nature Machine Intelligence,Achterberg and his colleagues created an artificial system intended to model a simplified version of the brain.Instead of real neurons(神经元)in brains,the system used computational nodes(节点).The researchers gave the system a simple task to complete,where it had to combine multiple pieces of information to decide upon the shortest route to get to the destination.One of the reasons the team chose this particular task is that to complete it,the system needs to maintain a number of elements-start location,end location and intermediate steps-and once it has learned to do the task reliably,it is possible to observe,at different moments in a trial,which nodes are important.Initially,the system does not know how to complete the task and makes mistakes.But when it is given feedback it gradually learns to get better at the task.The system then repeats the task until eventually it learns to perform it correctly.Co-author Professor Duncan Astle said,“This simple task forces artificial systems to produce some quite complicated characteristics.Interestingly,they are characteristics shared by biological systems.I think that tells us something fundamental about why our brains are organised the way they are.”The team also believes their findings are likely to be of interest to the AI community,too,where they could allow for the development of more efficient systems.8.Which best describes the brains of humans according to the text?A.Intelligent.B.Efficient.C.Adaptive.D.Imaginative.9.Why did researchers assign the route-finding task?A.To require decision-making process.B.To complete it without any effort.C.To result in various node sizes.D.To involve specific procedures.10.What can we infer about the system from the last two paragraphs?A.It shows limits of artificial intelligence.B.It needs human instructions to progress.C.It performs complicated tasks by learning.D.It has much in common with human brains.11.What is the research team’s attitude toward the finding?A.Cautious.B.Enthusiastic.C.Hopeful.D.Skeptical.DMost people would be terrified of entering waters with crocodiles(鳄鱼),but not Sao Chan.Like others living in a jungle village,the73-year-old farmer says the Siamese crocodiles found in the waterways may look ferocious,but they should not be treated with prejudice.“If we come close to them,they just run away,”Chan says.He’s right.There have been extremely few reported attacks by Siamese crocodiles on humans in the world, and reportedly none anywhere in Cambodia.Instead,it’s the crocodiles that have every reason to fear people.Once common throughout Southeast Asia,the particularly shy Siamese crocodile,which can grow up to10feet long,was for decades hunted for its skin and meat to such an extent that,in the early1990s,the species was thought to be extinct in the wild.Some of them survived in the Cardamoms,however,where populations of the reptiles,likely numbering fewer than200individuals in total,were rediscovered in2000.Since then,local people have conducted regular patrols (巡逻)to protect them from threats.While the patrols and other conservation efforts have helped prevent the extinction of the Siamese crocodiles,concerns about the species’long-term survival have remained because population numbers have stayed largely flat since their rediscovery.In2022,conservationists have introduced more Siamese crocodiles into the wild than ever before,not just in the Cardamoms but for the first time into a wildlife reserve in the northern part of the country,where the crocodiles historically were found.Advances in genetic testing have identified crocodiles suitable for release,and satellite tracking of reintroduced crocodiles has improved protection efforts.“We have a long way to go,but the potential comeback of the Siamese crocodile could be Cambodia’s most successful conservation story,”says Pablo Sinovas,who leads a nonprofit reintroducing the animals.“Its survival isn’t just an ecological necessity,but a symbolic matter of urgency if we have any hope of preserving nature on Earth.”12.What does the underlined word“ferocious”in Paragraph1mean?A.Violent.B.Friendly.C.Ugly.D.Abnormal.13.What put Siamese crocodiles on the edge of extinction?A.Habitat loss.B.Water pollution.C.Human activities.D.Poor adaptability.14.Why are protectors worried about Siamese crocodiles?A.They are regularly disturbed by touristsB.Their quantity isn’t increased as expected.C.The locals lack awareness of protecting themD.They fail to adjust to unfamiliar surroundings15.What plays a great role in crocodiles’reintroduction?A.Frequent patrols.B.Modern technology.C.Economic advances.D.Genetic transformation.第二节(共5小题:每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2024届浙江省杭州市高三下学期二模英语试题及答案

2024届浙江省杭州市高三下学期二模英语试题及答案

2023 学年第二学期杭州市高三年级教学质量检测英语试题卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。

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纸上。

第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)第二节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.When did the man visit the National Park?st September.st December.C.This July.2.What does the woman think of Olivia?A.She is quiet.B.She is sociable.C.She is talkative.3.What will the man do this Tuesday?A.Attend an interview.B.Meet his doctor.C.Deliver a speech.4.What is the man's chief consideration in choosing the cottage?A.Its location.B.Its comfort.C.Its facilities.5.Where did the conversation probably take place?A.At the airport,B.In the office.C.At the hotel.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

2023届辽宁省沈阳市高三下学期教学质量监测 (一 ) 英语试题

2023届辽宁省沈阳市高三下学期教学质量监测 (一 ) 英语试题

2023届辽宁省沈阳市高三下学期教学质量监测 (一 ) 英语试题一、听力选择题1. When will the man see the doctor?A.At 2:00.B.At 4:00.C.30 minutes after work.2.A.Helen won’t take his advice.B.Helen doesn’t want to go abroad.C.He doesn’t think Helen should study overseas.D.He hasn’t talked to Helen since she went aboard.3.A.The man works as a tour guide.B.The man loves his country the best.C.The man has saved money for ten years.D.The man has been to many countries.4. What will the man do next?A.Have a rest.B.Go on working.C.Try the new restaurant.5. What does the man do?A.An office clerk.B.A shop assistant.C.A politician.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1. What are the speakers doing?A.Attending a party.B.Discussing a lecture.C.Working part-time at a hospital.2. Which job has the woman applied for?A.Waitress.B.Volunteer.C.Salesgirl.3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Father and daughter.B.Teacher and student.C.Classmates.7. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

福建省厦门市厦门第一中学2024届高三下学期第二次质量检测试题英语试题试卷含解析

福建省厦门市厦门第一中学2024届高三下学期第二次质量检测试题英语试题试卷含解析

福建省厦门市厦门第一中学2024届高三下学期第二次质量检测试题英语试题试卷考生请注意: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。

3.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。

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.The financial damage is nothing compared to what _______ if there had been children in the classroom in time of the fire.A.would happen B.happenedC.would have happened D.should have happened2.I appreciate ______ the opportunity to work in your company two years ago.A.giving B.to give C.being given D.to be given3.Careers Advice service is only available to people on day-time courses.A.to study B.studyC.studied D.studying4.When the old man woke up, he found someone his TV in the living room.A.stole B.steal C.stealing D.stolen5.—Mum, I am worrying about my pet dog while we are away.—Boy, you ________. Our neighbor has offered to help us.A.can’t B.wouldn’t C.needn’t D.mustn’t6.—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 working7.________ themselves in the community services, students can gain experience for growth.A.Involved B.To involveC.Having been involved D.Involving8.Why do you want a new job ______ you’ve got such a good one already?A.that B.whereC.which D.when9.Don’t take it seriously,Alice.I wasn’t making _____ fun of you —it’s nothing but _____ joke.A./; the B.the; theC.the; a D./; a10.Never in my life ________ such a beautiful sunrise!A.have I seen B.I have seenC.did I see D.I saw11.With the development of economy,our income has increased ________ 10% in less than a year.A.for B.byC.on D.at12.----Could I ask you a private question?----Sure,A.pardon me B.go ahead C.good idea D.forget it13.The plan for Xiongan New Area ______ officially on April 1, 2017.A.announced B.was announced C.announces D.is announced14.—What a mess! You’re always throwing things about.—Don’t be ____, Mum. I will tidy it up now.A.hot under the collar B.on cloud nineC.off the top of your head D.down in the dumps15.Tourists are required to _________ local customs and mind their manners when travelling abroad.A.spot B.confirmC.observe D.spread16.Was it from the lake ______ he often went fishing ______ he saved the drowning girl?A.that; that B.where; whereC.where; that D.that; where17.Having pictures to color will keep children ______for hours.A.amused B.amusingC.amuse D.to amuse18.Helen said that she would bring me Justin Bieber's latest CD the next day, but she .A.wouldn't B.didn'tC.hadn' t D.hasn't19.The same boiling water softens the potato and hardens the egg. It’s about ________you’re made of, not the circumstances.A.that B.whatC.how D.who20.Justin a book about his adventures in Tibet.I hope he can find a good publisher when it is finished.A.was writing B.is currently writing C.has already written D.wrote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。

安徽省黄山市2024届高三下学期第一次质量检测(一模) 英语含答案

安徽省黄山市2024届高三下学期第一次质量检测(一模) 英语含答案

黄山市2024届高中毕业班第一次质量检测英语试题(答案在最后)本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。

满分150分。

考试时间120分钟。

答案应写在答题卷上,不能答在试题卷上。

第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题,每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What does the man offer to do for the woman?A.Draw her a map.B.Bring her a computer.C.Show her around the campus.2.Which project did the man finish?A.The maths one.B.The history one.C.The geography one.3.What does the woman suggest the man eat?A.Salads.B.Burgers.C.Soup.4.What is the woman going to do tomorrow?A.Walk by the river.B.Have a picnic.C.Relax on the beach.5.What does the man’s mother do now?A.She’s a teacher.B.She’s a cook.C.She’s a writer.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)请听下面5段对话或独白,每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

2024学年遂宁市重点中学高三下学期第六次检测英语试卷(含解析)

2024学年遂宁市重点中学高三下学期第六次检测英语试卷(含解析)

2024学年遂宁市重点中学高三下学期第六次检测英语试卷注意事项: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。

用2B铅笔将试卷类型(B)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。

将条形码粘贴在答题卡右上角"条形码粘贴处"。

2.作答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案。

答案不能答在试题卷上。

3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答,答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动,先划掉原来的答案,然后再写上新答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答无效。

4.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。

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.—When ______ leave for Japan?—When ______ leave for Japan is kept secret.”A.they will, will they B.will they, they willC.they will, they will D.will they, will they2.—She got her first science fiction published. It turned out to be________.—When was that?—It was in 2009 ________ she was still in college.A.success; that B.a success; whenC.success; when D.a success; that3.It's great that all the visitors who on the island were saved.A.trapped B.have been trappedC.had trapped D.had been trapped4.Mark drives his car too fast and, what’s more, very carelessly,worries his mother.A asA.what B.it C.which5.Mark has lived in China for many years, yet he still can't ________ himself to the Chinese customs.A.observe B.adaptC.lead D.devote6.My wife sometimes _____ something she has long been looking for. That’s why she enjoys window shopping. A.looks up B.looks for C.picks up D.picks out7.— Lucy, could you please spare me a few minutes?一, but I hope “a few minutes”, won’t turn into an hour.A.It doesn’t matter B.That's kind of youC.I’m afraid not D.I guess so8.Governments around the world increasingly ________ artificial intelligence to help promote economic growth. A.put out B.roll out C.make out D.reach out9.--Mum, I don’t think I am qualified enough to do this.--Honey, be confident! You should know it is ____ a man thinks of himself ___ really determines his fate.A.that; that B.how; that C.what; that D.how; that10.The 114 colorful clay Warriors ____ at No. 1 pit, ______ in height from 1.8m to 2m, have black hair, green, white or pink faces, and black or brown eyes.A.unearthed; ranging B.unearthing; rangingC.unearthed; ranged D.are unearthed; are ranging11.________ makes our school famous is ________ more than 90% of the students have been admitted to universities. A.What; that B.That; becauseC.That; what D.What; because12.Whether the buildings in this area should be pulled down has remained ____;people are still looking for other possible solutions.A.unchallenged B.relevantC.controversial D.contradictory13.I need help now! I have to fix a leaking pipe in my bathroom but I’m not sure ______to begin.A.what B.whichC.where D.when14.The problem _______he will have his college education at home or abroad remains untouched.A.how B.whether C.that D.when15.It’s difficult for us to learn a lesson in life ________ we’ve actually had that lesson.A.while B.since C.until D.when16.The rising house price and the high income tax rate have become the biggest ______ of the ordinary people in China today.A. concernB. influenceC. involvementD. occupation17.Mike is looking for another job because he feels that nothing he does his boss.A.serves B.satisfiesC.promises D.supports18.Mary doesn't want to move to Beijing because if she________ _there, she wouldn't be able to see her husband often. A.would live B.were to liveC.has lived D.lives19.Class Two, our class became the Basketball Champion of our school.A.Beating B.to beat C.Beaten by D.Having beaten20.—Do you think he is the only person for the job?—I’m not quite sure but he’ll pr ove_______ to the task.A.equal B.essentialC.special D.superior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。

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高三下英语检测试题本试卷卷面满分120分x1.25=150分。

考试用时100分钟。

第I卷第一部分听力(无)第二部分阅读理解(共两节, 满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

AAugust is one of the most popular months to travel for Chinese. Choosing the perfect destination for an August vacation isn't easy. We looked at airfare trends, climate data, and cultural calendars to select 4 vacation spots that are some of the best places to visit this August.Mackinac Island, MichiganVisitors can enjoy the sunny weather while boating, fishing, and sailing. On land, you can hop between historic sites like Fort Mackinac and Fort Holmes, both key sites in the War of 1812.And sweet teeth will have something to celebrate too: the Fudge(软糖)Festival, which takes place every August and allows the many fudge shops on the island to show off their best work.Martha's Vineyard, MassachusettsMartha's Vineyard is praised as one of the most classic summer getaways in the United States.The charming island south of Cape Cod is dotted with simple and elegant New England homes, relaxing sandy beaches. The sunny summer weather in August sets the perfect stage for a boat outing or a shopping trip to the town's shops of all kinds.Krakow, PolandKrakow, Poland, is the perfect mixture of history and nightlife.Tourist favorites in Krakow include Wawel Cathedral, St. Mary's Basilica, and the Schindler's Factory museum, each of which gives a glance into Poland's religious and political history. After the sun sets, enjoy Krakow's world——famous bar and restaurant scene, and don't forget to pop into a cafe for a late-night snack.Maasai Mara National Reserve, KenyaEvery year, one of the grandest wonders in nature is performed here—the Great Migration.The annual migration sees more than 2 million wildebeest(羚羊), zebras make the dangerous journey across the Serengeti in search of greener fields. Along the way, predators(食肉动物) such as lions and crocodiles lie in wait for the incoming foods, providing tense scene for brave sightseers and nature lovers.21.What do you enjoy when you go to Krakow?A. Boating.B. Bars and restaurants.C. The Fudge Festival.D. The Great Migration.22. If you are a nature lover, which place do you prefer to travel?A. Mackinac Island.B. Martha's Vineyard.C. Krakow.D. Maasai Mara National Reserve.23.What do these four tourist destinations have in common?A. They are some of the best places to visit this August for Chinese.B. The total cost of going to these places is roughly the same.C. They all have historical scenes to visit.D. They are all the favorite seaside of tourists.BThere has been a lot of publicity recently surrounding 5G, the next generation of wireless technology for the world. But what is this technology and how might it change our lives?5G stands for fifth generation, meaning the next step in the progression of technology to replace the current 4G system. 4G was the replacement for 3G, which came after 2G, and so on. Earlier "G" systems were designed to improve mobile communication operations. Each new technology brought major improvements in speed and greatly increased network capacity(容量). The new 5G system promises more of the same. However, technology experts say there is a major way that 5G is different than the earlier systems. It will move well beyond mobile network technology to affect many more devices and industries than other "G" versions.Wireless industry groups say 5G will help fuel future "smart cities" by connecting sensor(传感器)networks. 5G is also expected to connect self-driving cars and support new technologies involving virtual reality. Higher 5G speeds could also permit doctors to commonly perform remote medical operations. Factories and businesses could use 5G technology to increase automation and improve the collection of information.Every coin has two sides.Much of the data could contain private details about individuals, businesses or government organizations. The increased data flow would give internet attackers a lot more possibilities to steal and misuse data. In addition, the wider use of a 5G wireless network means any breakdown of the system would have more widespread and severe results. Such difficulties could affect public safety as well as world economic activity.24. What is the significant difference between 5G and the early “G” systems?A. It will affect more devices and industries.B. It will change the way people communicate.C. It will reform the pattern of information system.D. It will improve internet speed and network capacity.25.What can we learn about "smart cities" from the passage?A. Smart city is a city full of intelligent people.B.Now many smart cities have been built all over the world.C. As long as there is a wireless network, you can build a smart city.D. The development of 5G accelerates the construction of smart cities.26.Why can 5G allow doctors to perform long-range medical operations?A. Because of the low cost of 5G.B. Because of the wide range of 5G.C. Because of the high speed of 5G.D. Because of the ability of 5G to collect information.27.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. Possible risks of 5G technology.B. The advantages of 5G technology.C. The influence of 5G technology on the world.D. The importance of information security in the 5G era.CHEMLOCK, MI --When classes resume at Hemlock's K.C. Ling Elementary School next week, the students will have a brand new playground complete with gaga ball pit(坑), Boogie Board, slides and more.About 50 volunteers worked together to build the new playground Sunday, Aug. 19. The "community build" was the culmination of nearly a year of fundraising, said Sarah Baird, a parent and chairwoman of the playground committee."It felt amazing yesterday to see everybody come together," Baird said Monday. "It will be all set and ready for them for their first day of school."The school year begins Aug. 27. A ribbon-cutting(剪彩) ceremony and open house are planned for Wednesday, Aug. 22.K.C. Ling houses the district's first- through fourth-graders. Hemlock Elementary School, the district's other elementary school, offers preschool, young fives and kindergarten.Baird said the former playground equipment at K.C. Ling Elementary was 30 years old, unsafe and beginning to rust(生锈). A few years ago, the Richland Township Fire Department gave the parent-teacher organization $2,500 to build a new playground. The equipment they originally wanted would have cost $100,000."We formed a committee and we started doing some fundraising," Baird said. "I did some things and we really tried to do something with the playground."In the end, with the support of the community, Hemlock Semiconductor, Saginaw Community Foundation, Morley Family Foundation, Dow Corning Foundation and other donors, the group raised $70,000."It felt amazing yesterday to see everybody come together," Baird said of the community build. "(We had) huge support from the community and we're very thankful."28. What does the underlined word " culmination " in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Flag.B. Key.C. Name.D. Result.29.What difficulty did they meet when a new playground needs rebuilding?A. There is not enough money to build the playground.B. There is not enough space to build the playground.C. There is no support for doing it.D. There is no time to do it.30. What do we know from the passage?A. The day of the school's start is Monday.B. The first grade goes to school in K.C.Ling.C. K.C. Ling Elementary has a history of 30 years.D. Most of the playground construction fund is provided by Richland Township Fire Department.31. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A. Entertainment.B. Health.C. Education.D. Science.DElectric vehicle sales will likely jump over the next two to three years as prices fall and more choices are made available, according to BlackRock’s global head of department investing.Customers will have more opportunities to move away from traditional combustion engines(内燃机) to electric vehicles and their choices will not be restricted to only certain auto suppliers, Evy Hambro told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Thursday.“I think we’re at this tipping point of change,” Hambro said. “Over the next two years, we’re going to see price point of entry(入口) drop . We’re expecting to see a big lift in electric vehicle sales over the next two to three years.”Different countries are at various stages of adopting electric vehicles, depending on regulatory environments and consumer preferences, according to Hambro. For its part,China is leading the way in many new business models around automation and electric vehicles, including in battery technology, he said.In a bid to curb(遏制) air pollution, Beijing has aggressively pushed for new energy vehicles — that run partially or fully on electricity — through preferential policies, providing subsidies and by exercising its manufacturing(制造) power. It is also exploring autonomous driving technology.On Wednesday,American chipmaker Nvidia signed separate deals with Chinese electric vehicle start-ups XPeng Motors, Singulato Motors and SF Motors to develop the self-driving technology, despite the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.“We’re seeing China increasingly open up to international business,” Hambro said. “We’re now seeing high levels of ownership, majority ownership in some industries. We’re seeing licenses being given out to specific groups ... I think really we’re seeing some change there, maybe some of these trade tensions are starting to soften.” BMW also said Wednesday that it has obtained a license to provide ride-hailing services in the Chinese city of Chengdu, making the German automaker the first foreign company to do so in China. It will face heavy competition from local players including Didi Chuxing and Meituan Dache.32. How will electric vehicle develop in the next two or three years?A. Decline in sales.B. Price fall.C. Decline in ownership.D. Reduction in suppliers.33. Why does Beijing actively promote the use of new energy vehicles?A. To get high profits.B. For transport development.C. To protect the environment.D. For the development of the city.34. How does the author introduce the increasing openness of China in the last Paragraph ?A. By making a comparison.B. By giving an example.C. By telling a story.D. By asking questions.35. What is the best title for the text?A. New Development Trend of Electric Vehicles in ChinaB. Electric Vehicle Technology Looks Forward to New Progress.C. New Trends of International Electric Vehicle Trade.D. Electric Vehicle Sales to ‘See a Big Lift’ Over the Next 2 to 3 Years.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

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