高三上学期英语试题
重庆市第十一中学校2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题
重庆市第十一中学校2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Undersea AdventuresThis unique activity is a must-do and you don’t even need to know how to swim. Walk on the seabed using underwater helmets (头盔) or ride along under the waves on scooters (轻便小车). Children from 1.2 metres tall can walk on the seabed using helmets and the minimum height for the scooters is 1.4 metres tall. It is a unique experience that the whole family can do together. Just book with a deposit (订金) and pay the rest on the day of the activity.What is includedPick-up from your hotel in the Ayia Napa/Protaras areas;All equipment;Professional instruction, safety briefing and dive guidance;2.5 hours’ experience including 30 minutes’ diving.What is not includedPhotos of the dive (available to purchase if you’d like);Snacks and refreshments.Before you goYou may be required to complete a health questionnaire before you dive;Minimum age/height requirements: Helmets—width of shoulders 32 cm and height 120 cm, minimum age 6 years old; Scooters—height 140 cm and minimum age 13;Diving is in small groups of up to 6 people with helmets and up to 4 people on the scooters;No previous experience is necessary;Available every morning and afternoon from May to October, weather permitting. Please book at least 48 hours in advance.TicketsScooters cost €57 and include a deposit of €12;Helmets cost €47 and include a deposit of €12 (For adults);Helmets cost €37 and include a deposit of €7 (For children);No paper tickets are required for this tour;Emergency-contact number will be sent with your confirmation email.1．What can be learned about the activity?A．It demands full payment in advance.B．It is suitable for children of all ages.C．It enables tourists to walk or ride underwater.D．It provides free photographyservices for tourists.2．What is required of tourists?A．To spend at most 2 hours underwater.B．To book at least two days ahead.C．To take their own food and drink.D．To have rich experience of diving. 3．How much should a young couple and their kid pay for helmets?A．€36.B．€121.C．€131.D．€151.Wendell Berry was almost 30 when he packed up his life as a writer in New York and moved to Port Royal, a tiny community in Kentucky where generations of his forebears (祖先) had farmed the land. His friends thought he was mad. But he felt it was his inner calling to record the history of the place.Since moving to Port Royal in 1964, he has lived as if he were in the 19th century, writing by hand and ploughing (耕) his fields with horses. His eight novels and more than 50 short stories are usually set in Port William, a stand-in (替身) for Port Royal. Nick Offerman, an actor, wanted to adapt his work for the screen. However, the actor was refused.In Mr Berry’s opinion, humans must take care of the earth that grants them life. “The soil is the greatest connector of lives,” he has written. “Without proper care for it, we can have no community.” This philosophy dominates his writings. In The Unsettling of America, published in 1977, Mr Berry criticized the natural damage caused by large agribusinesses. He thinks capitalism has separated farming from culture and disconnected people from nature.Mr Berry’s fiction explores the decline of sociable values by following Port William’s interconnected clans (家族) as they enter the modern age. In Dismemberment, a short story, Andy Catlett loses a hand to a harvesting machine and becomes a loner. He sees his withdrawal is mistaken and reconnects with the town, finding “the wealth of the family history in his ancestral place (祖籍)”. In Hannah Coulter, Mr Berry’s seventh novel, the main character Hannah Coulter grows old after a sad life and anticipates loneliness when herchildren leave to find work in the city. Instead, her hope is restored when her grandson returns to run the farm.These stories offer insightful advice for readers living through ecological disaster. Though few can return to farming basics, Mr Berry’s messages of building communities, being a good neighbour and resisting the invitation of modern life are still valuable. Besides, his mission to find the “peace of wild things” is easily completed by spending a few hours in Port William.4．Why did Mr Berry’s friends regard him as mad?A．He moved to live in the countryside.B．He turned down Offerman’s request.C．He wrote most of his novels by hand.D．He gave up his career as a writer. 5．What do Mr Berry’s writings often imply?A．The challenges of farming in old days.B．The harmony between man and nature.C．The real benefits of large agri-businesses.D．The hard lives of his forebears inKentucky.6．What do Catlett and Coulter have in common?A．Both admire harvesting machines.B．Both are from the same novel.C．Both reconnect with the city.D．Both find sociable values again. 7．What would be the best title for the text?A．Wendell Berry: adaptation to new environments B．Wendell Berry: a strong voice for modern farmingC．Wendell Berry: journey to his shining rural tales D．Wendell Berry: a youngproductive writerZoologists track animals using global-positioning-system(GPS)tags(标签) which then return their data via satellite. Marine(海洋的)biologists have a harder time of it, though, because radio signals can’t pass through seawater. This makes it impossible either to receive GPS signals or to send any data collected back to base.That does not stop people tagging sea creatures. Data collected and stored in a tag can be sent to a satellite in bursts if the species in question is one that comes to the surface from time to time. A tag may also be recovered if the animal carrying it is caught by a fishing boat. Fisherfolk are typically paid a few hundred dollars per tag returned to its home laboratory.None of these methods, though, keeps accurate track of where the animal carrying thetag has been. For these and other reasons, it would therefore be useful to have a marine equivalent of GPS. And one is now being employed. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, in Massachusetts, hopes to fill the seas with sonic beacons(声波信标) that will play the role of GPS satellites.The sea is divided into distinct layers that have different temperatures. During the Second World War, American scientists showed that some of these layers act as sonic waveguides. They called them “sound fixing and ranging” (sofar) channels. Sound sent out in one of these channels echoes(回响) between the layers above and below, thus staying in the channel. Thus constrained(被约束)，a sound wave can travel hundreds of kilometers before it becomes too weak to detect.The sofar transmitters from Woods Hole are usually at an appropriate depth for the channel concerned. Every 12 hours they broadcast a 32-second-long location signal known as a pong. Pongs are so called because they are similar to sonar “pings”, but of lower frequency. In typical conditions a pong can be picked up 1,000 km away. By listening to the pongs from several beacons a receiver can calculate its location. Existing receivers for the two sofar transmitters are currently carried on free-floating instrument packs. But the plan is to have two more transmitters this year, and more in future years.8．Which sea creatures can GPS tags be applied to?A．Those feeding on other sea animals.B．Those following fishing boats constantly.C．Those coming out of the sea sometimes.D．Those swimming deep under the water.9．Why do sofar channels function?A．The echoes among them are weak.B．The water has a high temperature over there.C．The layers among them are quite similar.D．The sound remains there and stays strong for a while.10．What makes pings different from pongs?A．Pings are of higher frequency.B．Pings can travel faster than pongs.C．Pings can be received 1,000 km away.D．Pings are broadcasted every 32 seconds.11．What would be the best title for the text?A．Tags for sea creaturesB．“GPS” for the oceansC．Strange deep sea creaturesD．Data from distant satellites“This is the next revolution in flying,” says Mark Henning, European managing director of AutoFlight, a Chinese firm. Mr Henning is not alone in betting that electric vertical (垂直的) take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft have a bright future. The idea is that, being simpler, cheaper, greener and quieter than traditional helicopters (直升机), eVTOLs will be well suited to operate short-range passenger services across large urban areas, such as flying people between airports and city centres.Now, Mr Henning is setting up an operation at Augsburg Airport in Germany to further the development of Prosperity I, the company’s air taxi. Prosperity I can seat three passengers and a pilot. It is a hybrid between a helicopter and a fixed-wing plane. It takes off and lands vertically, using multiple rotors (旋翼), but these are switched off when it is in full flight. At that point a “pusher” propeller (螺旋桨) at the back takes over, to provide forward drive, and thus lift via the wings. This arrangement makes better use of the aircraft’s battery, giving Prosperity I a range of some 250 km.A model will be test-flown in Germany in order to obtain what is known as a type certificate from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This signifies the airworthiness of a new aircraft. Although AutoFlight is also seeking certification in China, the company thinks the addition of European approval will help speed the machine’s entry into service in other markets, too. It hopes to complete the approval process by 2025.There is uncertainty about how the rules will differ from place to place. Nonetheless, enough regulatory progress has been made. In America, Joby Aviation hopes next year to become the first to obtain a type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In Europe, Volocopter, a German firm, hopes to provide air-taxi services for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.It is not only new firms which are getting into the business. Airbus is developing ideas for eVTOLs. So is Boeing. With so much effort and money going into this new form of air travel, some of these birds will surely be flying soon.12．Which of the following can replace the underline word “hybrid” in Paragraph 2?A．Symbol.B．Mixture.C．Concept.D．Application. 13．What is special about Prosperity I?A．It has no wings or rotors.B．It can hold three people at most.C．It is energy-efficient during its flight.D．It has a top speed of 250 km per hour on land.14．What is AutoFlight trying to do for Prosperity I?A．Obtain a type certificate from the FAA．B．Have it tested across the sky of America.C．Tailor a set of rules as soon as possible.D．Get it approved by European authorities.15．What is the author’s attitude towards eVTOLs?A．Optimistic.B．Concerned.C．Uncertain.D．Tolerant.Have you ever heard of underwater football? Underwater football has been called one ofand can be played under both indoor and outdoor water surfaces. Underwater football shares some common rules and play elements with other underwater sports like underwater hockey. As with those games, it is played in the deep end of a swimming pool with snorkeling(浮潜)equipment.The goal of the game is to score a point by placing a ball on the opponents’ side of the pool. The ball can only be possessed by players who completely stay underwater holding their breath. 17Just like on land, underwater football is a game of control and possession. 18 . When opposing players are in your space, you need to be able to recognize it quickly and take appropriate action.19 . Each team tries to get their ball into one end zone by either passing or running through underwater obstacles. The first team to reach the endpoint wins! Just five players are on the court at one time, despite each team having 13 players.To win the ball back or keep it away from your opponents, you must use all your strength and abilities underwater. 20 .A．To play it you need snorkeling equipment.B．Underwater football involves two teams of five players.C．The equipment necessary for underwater football isn’t very complex.D．The ball must be passed or dropped when players go to the surface for air.E．It is a sport that combines the fundamentals of football with the excitement of diving.F．To play well, you need to master the basics of spacial awareness and decision-making.G．All these skills require practice if you want to become an expert at this exciting sport.二、完形填空You witness a man uses abusive (辱骂的) language towards his mother in a grocery22．A．Hopefully B．Thankfully C．Undoubtedly D．Unfortunately 23．A．knocked B．faced C．suffered D．blocked 24．A．at risk B．in anger C．at a loss D．in a hurry 25．A．all B．either C．both D．neither 26．A．talent B．gift C．ability D．habit 27．A．adopting B．adapting C．replacing D．rebuilding 28．A．artificial B．beneficial C．impossible D．improper 29．A．firmly B．indirectly C．severely D．confidently 30．A．topic B．conversation C．atmosphere D．worry 31．A．cause B．option C．reality D．effect 32．A．blame B．fund C．inform D．post 33．A．help B．confirm C．escape D．delay 34．A．tip B．trick C．cheat D．warning 35．A．careful B．nervous C．scared D．worried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。
2022-2023学年高三英语上学期期末试题含解析
2022-2023学年高三英语上学期期末试题含解析一、选择题1. —I ________ so busily recently that I ________ no time to help you with your maths.—That’s OK. I can manage it by myself.A. have been working; haveB. have worked; hadC. am working; will haveD. had been working; had had参考答案：A【详解】考查时态。
句意：---我最近工作太忙碌了，没时间帮你学数学。
---没关系我自己能搞定。
由“recently”可知，本句为现在完成进行时，表示动作还可能持续下去，而第二个空表示现在所处的状态，所以用一般现在时。
故A选项正确。
2. 31．The lecture, _____at 7:00 pm laze night, was followed by an observation of the moon with telescopes.A．starting B．being started C．to start D．to be started参考答案：A略3. The government is trying to do something to better understanding between thetwo countries.A．raise B．promote C．appeal D．arise参考答案：B4. --It is hard to find a job today.--I might at least get some work experience _________ I don't get a good job.A. so thatB. in castC. now thatD. even if参考答案：D5. You could have watched the movie Transformers 3 last night．Why _____ you?A．didn't B．haven't C．hadn' t D．shouldn't参考答案：C6. You shall get a film ticket free _______ you use your credit card twice this month.A. untilB. sinceC. ifD. unless参考答案：C略7. . When it comes to work, it is not what you are but what you do ________ matters.A. itB. whatC.that D. which参考答案：C略8. ----Did you go somewhere on holiday ?-----I to go to Hawaii, but I didn’t sign up for the tour in time.A. would hopeB. was hopedC. had hopedD. have hoped参考答案：C9. The new playground to be built next year will be_____the old one．（）A．as three times big as B．three times as big asC．as big as three times D．as big three times as参考答案：B明年要建的新操场将是旧楼的三倍大．考查倍数．根据句意：明年要建的新操场将是旧楼的三倍大．倍数+as+形容词或副词的原级+as+其他是英语中倍数的表达句型．所以答案选B．英语倍数的表达方法主要以下几种1．倍数+as+形容词或副词的原级+as+其他．2．倍数+形容词（或副词）的比较级+than+其他．3．倍数+the size/height/length/width．etc．+of+其他．4．计量名词+of+名词+be+倍数+that+of+其他．要想熟练掌握倍数的表达，必须掌握这几种句型．10. — Are you glad that you came to Jilin？— Yes, indeed．I ________ going to Dalian or Shenyang, but I’ve never regretted my decision．A． have considered B． am consideringC． hadconsidered D． was considering参考答案：C．在来吉林前考虑过去大连和沈阳。
福建省泉州市2024-2025学年高三上学期8月开学考试英语试题(含答案)
南昌二中2024级高一新生入学测试（英语）第一部分单项选择（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）1．He focused ______ his study and got good grades.A．at B．in C．on D．with2．______ is no possibility ______ Bob can win the first prize in the match.A．There; that B．It; that C．There; whether D．It; whether 3．The little boy was ______ by the ______ sound.A．to frighten; frightening B．frightened; frightening C．frightened; fright D．frightening; fright4．They sent the injured to hospital.A．主语B．定语C．宾语D．状语5．If I am not busy tomorrow, I will play football with you.A．主语B．定语C．宾语D．状语6．He was knocked down when ______ the street.A．crossing B．crossed C．crosses D．cross7．Either you or he ______ to blame for the accident.A．are B．is C．were D．being8．Up to now, more than one article on environmental protection ______ in the local newspaper.A．has published B．have published C．has been published D．have been published9．The top of the mountain is ______ with snow for the most of the year.A．being covered B．covering C．to cover D．covered10．by the snake in the bush, Susan was sent back to the camp. A．Bite B．To bite C．Biting D．Bitten第二部分阅读理解（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）AWe welcome you to attend a campus visit of Harvard College. A campus visit consists of a one-hour information session with an admission (招生) officer and 1-2 current undergraduate students, followed by a one-hour campus tour led by a current undergraduate student. Please note that the visit schedule is typically posted one month prior to each term and you can select an available date from the calendar at the bottom of the page. There will be no on-campus information sessions and tours on Harvard College holidays, during other college closures(关闭) and on most school breaks.RegistrationRegistration for a campus visit is required. We recommend that you arrive 15-30 minutes before the scheduled visit time. You may cancel your registration at any time. We cannot receive you withoutregistration.Group Visits/ ToursVisiting parties are limited to groups of 5. For groups of 6 or more, please contact the Harvard University Visitor Center to arrange a visit.Important information for your visit●Please note that we require 21 days advance notice in order to secure ASL (American Sign Language) interpreters. We cannot provide interpreters for other languages at this current time. Those requesting the use of a wheelchair must leave a current driver’s license or state ID with our Visitor Center personnel(人事部门) until the chair is returned.●Most buildings are closed to the public. Public restrooms will be available in the Elizabeth Cary Agassiz House before/ after the information session, and at the end of the tour at Smith Campus Center.●At this time, it is not possible to store luggage or other personal property during your visit. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.●Your registration and attendance have no connection with the admissions process if you decide to apply.11．What can make you fail to visit the campusA．Visiting in a large group. B．Coming without your state ID. C．Walking in without registration. D．Requesting using a wheelchair. 12．How might you deal with your luggage while visiting A．Take it with you during the visit. B．Store it at Smith Campus Center.C．Ask the admissions officer to keep it. D．Leave it at Harvard Information Center.13．Where can we probably find this textA．In a travel journal. B．In an admission letter.C．On a university website. D．In a housing contract.BWhat should you take when you take an exam Pen, an eraser, a ruler… don’t forget a bottle of water!Scientist at the University of East London and the University of Westminster did a study on 447 students. Only 111 of them took something to drink. Scientist then compared(比较) their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades. They found those who had brought drinks with them all got better grades by between 2 and 10 percent.“We don’t know why drinking water can be helpful. But scientists said having enough water in our bodies may also cut down on nervousness (紧张不安). This kind of feeling would be bad for examperformances,” said Chris Pawson, PHD of the University of East London.“Whatever the explanation(解释) is, it is clear that students should try hard to stay hydrated(含水的) during exams,” he added.So next time, when you are going to have a big exam, try bringing a bottle of water with you. Who knows—it may help you pass the exam.14．How does the writer start the passageA．By telling two stories. B．By giving an answer.C．By asking a question. D．By giving an example.15．What can we know from the passageA．Drinking water makes difference to exam results.B．Most students are afraid to drink much water during exams. C．Students who do better in their schoolwork can do well in exams. D．Students may get better grades if they bring water into exam halls.16．How does water help students in examsA．It makes them much smarter. B．It makes them feel full during exams.C．It helps them stay awake and have a good brain. D．It helps them keep cool and have a good brain.17．What would be the best title for the passageA．Drinking water in Exams May HelpB．What Students School Do to get Good gradesC．A Study on Different Habits of Drinking WaterD．The Exam Performances of Students at Two British UniversityCJason and his father were going to the grocery store by car to pick up some apples. It had been an unusual day. The sky was dark but there were few clouds. As they drove up the street, there started to be a rumbling (隆隆的) sound heard across the ground.Jason’s father immediately realized that a tornado(龙卷风) was coming. He stopped the car and told Jason to get out immediately. Jason and his father got out of the car and made their way to the closest building. By this time the wind was blowing harder, and it was hard to see or hear. Debris was falling all over the place. Jason couldn’t see his dad anymore. He also realized that he wasn’t getting to the building fast enough. He was afraid he would be picked up by the wind and thrown into the air.As he made his way toward s the building, he noticed a field to his right. He could see an irrigation ditch(灌溉渠). In a panic, he scrambled (爬) to the ditch and lay flat on the ground. More debris and objects flew overhead. His heart was beating hard, and he was nervous. He had never been in a tornado before.After a while, the winds died down and the loud roaring sound was gone. Jason slowly lifted his head and nervously looked around. What he saw was a great mess. Jason could hardly recognize the buildings in front of him because of all the damage.He stood up and with shaky legs walked to the building. Once there, he pushed the door open and went inside. It was a public building owned by the city. It was empty, but Jason could hear noises further inside. He walked into the large room and saw his dad. He ran across the room and gave him a big hug.“Jason! How are you I’ve been worried sick about you!” said his father. “I couldn’t find you anywhere!”Jason breathed a sigh of a relief(松了一口气) and sat down. He did have a story to tell!18．From Para graph 1, we can get the ______ of the story. A．background B．development C．climax (most exciting part) D．ending19．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage①Jason nervously looked around from the irrigation ditch.②Jason ran across the room and gave his father a big hug.③Jason got out of the car.④ Jason noticed a field to his right.A．②①③④ B．③④①② C．④①②③ D．③①②④20．The underlined word “Debris” in Para graph 2 probably means ______.A．parts of the tornado B．apple pies C．broken pieces D．drop of rain21．The story tells us that when we are in danger, ______.A．we should wait patiently until help comesB．we should work hard to make our dreams come trueC．we should be brave enough to change natureD．we should be quick- thinking and believe in ourselvesDFrance is famous the world over for its wonderful food. If you were lucky enough to enjoy a French meal, you would most likely be offered some bread to eat with it. The most popular bread they bake is called a baguette. Ten million baguettes are sold every year in France. Because the French expect their bread to be super fresh, most of France’s 30, 000 bakers have to end their day by throwing into the waste bin any remaining baguettes.Frenchman Franck Wallet has thought about this food waste issue for many years. He originally trained to be an urban (城市的) planner and worked in that area for many years. But his mind would regularly turn to the problems of what to do with wastedfood—especially baguettes. He began to talk with some engineers to see if they could come up with a solution. In 2016, a solution was found. They called the machine the “Crumbier”.When a good baguette is just made, it is crispy on the outside and as soft as a cloud on the inside. Once it has cooled down the bread soon becomes hard. Before the Crumbier, this old bread would be thrown away. Today, if that bread is placed into the Crumbier, it is very quickly turned into very fine breadcrumbs(面包屑). These can be mixed with fresh flour(面粉), salt and water and baked again like normal bread.Bread made with Crumbier breadcrumbs has a darker colour, but just a little bit. The taste is also a little different and has been described as having the flavour of toast. Once the breadcrumbs have been produced, they can last up to six months if they have been packed properly. Because less water is used in Crumbier bread, it will last a little longer. The Crumbier is now on sale and bakers throughout France are making sure they have one. No one wants to waste food.22．What do most of French bakers do at the end of their day A．Prepare the materials for the next day. B．Give the remaining bread out for free.C．Throw the remaining bread away. D．Sell the bread at a very lowprice.23．What did Franck Wallet care about mostA．The waste of bread. B．The new taste of bread.C．The freshness of bread. D．The popularity of bread. 24．What is special about the bread made with Crumbier breadcrumbsA．It has a much darker colour. B．It keeps for a shorter time. C．It takes less time to bake. D．It tastes like toast.25．Which word best describes bakers’ attit ude to Crumbier in FranceA．Doubtful. B．Uninterested. C．Supportive. D．Unclear.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。
浙江省三校联盟2023-2024学年高三上学期12月考试英语试题
浙江省三校联盟2023-2024学年高三上学期12月考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Since its launch in 1981, China Daily has served a vital role in telling the world about China and providing valuable insight into the world’s second-largest economy. The following are some branding events, conducted by it, which have advanced public diplomacy(外交)and international communication.Vision China LecturesA series of talks are organized by China Daily in which leading political and business figures are invited to speak and interact live with domestic and foreign audiences. The Vision China lectures focus on major issues facing China and the world and explore what China’s successful stories mean for the world and how Chinese wisdom can help the world.China Watch Think Tank ForumElites(精英), including opinion leaders, politicians and businesspersons with expertise(专业知识)on China, discuss topics on the developments and the future of China and the world in China Watch Think Tank Forum.Asia Leadership RoundtableThe China Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable provides a platform for high-level dialogue and communication among leaders and social elites in the fields of politics, business and academia in Asia.TESOL China AssemblyOrganized by China Daily in partnership with TESOL International Association (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages), TESOL China Assembly is a highlevel international English Language Teaching (ELT) event in China. It aims to promote scholarship and cross-cultural understanding among English educators in China, and to enhance dialogue between China’s ELT professionals with their peers worldwide.1．What can participants of “Vision China Lectures” get?A．Some practical skills of public speaking.B．Some wisdom implied in the Chinese fictional stories.C．Some helpful inspirations and experience of development of China.D．Some differences of lifestyle between domestic and foreign audiences.2．Who may not be invited to attend Asia Leadership Roundtable?A．Economists from Japan.B．Managers from Germany.C．Finance Minister of India.D．The head of People’s Bank of China. 3．Which of the following may interest teachers of ELT in China?A．TESOL China Assembly.B．Vision China Lectures.C．Asia Leadership Roundtable.D．China Watch Think Tank Forum.Just about 50 years ago, needing money to support my family—my novels weren’t bestsellers—I had the idea of taking the longest train trip imaginable and writing a travel book about it. The trip was improvisational (即兴的). I didn’t have a credit card. I had no idea where I’d be staying nor how long this trip would take. And I’d never written a travel book before. I hoped my trip wouldn’t suffer a lot, though it was obviously a leap in the dark.I set off with one small bag containing clothes, a map of Asia, a travel guidebook and some travelers’ cheques. I was often inconvenienced, sometimes threatened, now and then disturbed for bribes, occasionally laid up with food poisoning—all this vivid detail for my narrative.What I repeated in the more than four-month trip was the pleasure of the sleeping car. Writing on board the Khyber Mail to Lahore in Pakistan, “The romance associated with the sleeping car comes from the fact that it is extremely private, combining the best features of a cupboard with forward movement. Whatever drama is being shown in this moving bedroom is heightened by the landscape passing the window...” A train is a carrier that allows residence.I wrote The Great Railway Bazaar on my return in 1974, and it appeared to good reviews and quick sales. That’s the past. Nothing is the same. All travel is time-related. All such trips are singular and unrepeatable. It’s not just that the steam trains of Asia are gone, but much of the peace and order is gone. Who’d risk an Iranian train now or take a bus through Afghanistan?But I’ve been surprised by some of the more recent developments in travel. I rode on Chinese trains for a year and wrote Riding the Iron Rooster, but now China has much cleaner and swifter trains and modernized destinations. A traveler today could take the same trip I took in 1986—1987 and produce a completely different book.All travel books are dated. That’s their fault that they’re outdated, and it’s their virtue that they preserve something of the past that would otherwise be lost.4．What happened at the beginning of the author’s trip to Asia?A．He made full preparations for the trip.B．He had expected the journey to be rough.C．He organized the trip with his family’s support.D．He started the trip out of his passion for traveling.5．Why did the author repeatedly recall the sleeping car?A．For its romantic scenery.B．For its reassuring privacy.C．For its full equipment.D．For its long distance.6．What did the author try to convey by saying “Nothing is the same”?A．The landscape in Asia was gone.B．Train trip was no longer popular.C．He couldn’t write another bestseller.D．Transportation and travel had changed a lot.7．Which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?A．Practice makes perfect.B．Sharp tools make good work.C．Travel, truth is not the arrival card.D．The journey, not the arrival matters.From rolling hills to mountain ranges, views make any road trip memorable, but for blin d passengers this is part of the experience they miss. Motor company Ford tries to change that. It teamed up with GTB Rom a and AedoProject—to develop a technology that will give those unfortunate passengers a way to feel nature’s beauty through their car windows.The prototype (原型) of the smart car window has a device with an outside-facing camera. With just a press of a button, the system takes a picture of the current view. The colorful picture is then turned into an image with different shades of grey through, LED lights, which vibrates (震动) differently. As the finger passes over different regions of the image, its shaking movements provide feedback through the sense of touch to the person using it. The smart window also comes with a voice assistant that uses AI to identify the scene and help the passengers get information on what they’re seeing.“As the prototype started taking shape, we realized we were giving birth to a completely new language that would give blind people a new chance to visualize and experience traveling,”Federico Russo.-one director of GTBRoma, said. “When the idea was at its firststage, we looked for suppliers all around the world to make it come to life.” He believes the technology can be employed not just in cars. “It could be introduced into schools and in stitutions for blind people as a tool that could be used in multiple ways.”The technology may show up in a Ford autonomous vehicle. It’s known that the company is testing their technology and future business model and struggling to figure out how an autonomous vehicle gives different passengers the details needed to get from one destination to another. It’s unclear when this technology will be made available. However, the idea of building something for the less advanced is indeed a kind and influential action. 8．How does the smart car window work?A．By sorting shaking movements.B．By recording the view with a camera.C．By translating scenery into vibrations.D．By presenting different shades of colors. 9．What can we know about the technology according to Federico Russø?A．It will have wide application.B．It will be used in schools first.C．It will be tested around the world.D．It will understand different languages. 10．What difficulty is Ford facing currently?A．How to explore their future business model.B．How the technology is applied to everyday life.C．How to produce autonomous cars in large numbers.D．How an autonomous vehicle provides route information.11．Which can be the best title for the text?A．AI-based Window Adds Fun to Road TripsB．Ford Develops a System for the Blind to DriveC．Smart Window Lets Blin d Passengers Feel ViewsD．Technology Makes Blind People’s Trip EnjoyableBabies are surrounded by human language, always listening and processing. Eventually, they put sounds together to produce a “Daddy” or a “Mama”. But what still confuses neuroscientists is exactly how the brain works to put it all together.To figure it out, a team of researchers turned to a frequent stand-in (代替) for babies when it comes to language learning: the song-learning zebra finch. “We’ve known songbirds learn their song by first forming a memory of their father’s song or another adult’s song. Then they use that memory to guide their song learning,” said Neuroscientist Todd Roberts. “It’sbeen a long-term goal of the field to figure out how or where in the brain this memory is. This type of imitative learning that birds do is very similar to the type of learning that we engage in regularly—particularly when we’re young, we use it to guide our speech learning.”Robert s and his team had a feeling that the interface (交叉区域) between sensory areas and motor areas in the brain was critical for this process, and they focused on a group of brain cells called the NIf.“In order to prove that we could identify these circuits, we thought if we could implant a false memory.” First, they used a virus to cause the neurons (神经元) in the birds’ NIf to become sensitive to light. Then, using a tiny electrode (电极) as a flashlight, they activated (激活) the neurons. The length of each pulse of light corresponded with the amount of time the neurons would fire. And the birds’ brains interpreted that time period as the length of each note.Soon enough, the birds began to practice the notes they had learned, even though they never really heard the sounds. Amazingly, the birds produced them in the correct social situations. The researchers say this is the first time anybody has found exactly a part of the brain necessary for generating the sorts of memories needed to copy sounds.“This line of research is going to help us identify where in the brain we encode memories of relevant social experiences that we use to guide learning. We know that there are several neurodevelopmental disorders in people that have really far-reaching effects on this type of learning.”12．The zebra finch is researched because its song-learning mode ______.A．decides whether it will sing songs B．helps it to say “Daddy” or “Mama”C．is like the way babies learn speech D．reflects its talent for imitating its father’s song13．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to?A．The interface in the brain.B．Guidance from adults.C．The way of regular learning.D．Imitative learning type like birds. 14．What can we learn from the research led by Roberts?A．Some neurons were activated by the use of an electrode.B．A new memory was implanted to generate new neurons.C．A bird sang what it had heard before.D．Birds became sensitive to light due to new social situations.15．What do the Roberts’ team expect of this line of research?A．A change in our way of listenıng and processing.B．Identification of neurodevelopmental disorders.C．A chance to learn better with relevant social experiences.D．A better knowledge of the secrets of learning.Most of the students have a tendency to believe that their brain is not suited for a fewmost crucial subjects in any competitive exam, having a firm grasp on the subject is essential for moving forward with confidence. Here are some useful suggestions to help you overcome your fear of math.17 Simply memo rising formulae (公式) without understanding the fundamentals will make things difficult for you. Try to understand the theory and logic behind the formula; once the concept is clear, you don’t have to make additional efforts to remember the formula.Focus on your strengths. Spend more time improving your skills on the topics that you are confident about. Go through previous year’s question papers to have an idea about how much confidence these topics can fetch you. 18 This might help you in calming down and boosts your confidence levels.Take the right guidance. Never shy away from asking questions. Be it teachers, mentors or friends; put forward your questions whenever you are in doubt. This will help you have a better understanding of the subject. 19Practice regularly. 20 Regular practice helps you improve your speed, makes you learn new and easier methods of tackling problems and also familiarizes you with a wide range of questions, hence giving you a greater advantage in the exams.A．Understand the basics.B．Change your approach.C．Mathematics is one of those.D．Besides, it will also help you overcome your fears.E．Move on to the difficult topics once you feel confident.F．In competitive exams, speed is as important as accuracy.G．Group studies with peers having a strong hold on mathematics can be extremelybeneficial.二、完形填空Patrick, Scheels store’s fishing manager, always helps customers with their angling (垂钓) needs, but one 21 stood out.One day, a young boy named Xander entered the store with his mother, Brynn. Patrick noticed his eye were filled with 22 about the world of fishing. For nearly half an hour, they 23 their shared passion.Brynn shared the 24 of Xander’s connection to angling, explaining, “My dad, a fisherman, passed away last year, but Xander never got to go fishing with him. So over the last year, he’s been 25 grandpa, wishing he could go fishing with him.”26 by Xander’s longing for a connection to his late grandfather, Patrick decided to take action and 27 Xander his first fishing pole. “It was sixty dollars and he bought it with his own money,” Xander said. This 28 gesture brought tears to Brynn’s eyes, and she acknowleged that such acts of kindness aren’t 29 .However, Patrick’s generosity didn’t 30 here. The 22-year-old fishing enthusiast went a step further by 31 a memorable fishing trip for Xander and his family. To 32 that Xander had an enriching experience, two professional anglers from Scheels 33 him on the trip, offering guidance and teaching him valuable skills.Patrick’s kindness was 34 a breath of fresh air for Xander and his family, who described the fishing trip as a once-in-a-lifetime 35 . “I felt like it was my due diligence to pass on the good word of fishing,” Patrick said.21．A．argument B．journey C．adventure D．encounter 22．A．curiosity B．nervousness C．concern D．regret 23．A．debated over B．bonded over C．stuck to D．turned to 24．A．wisdom B．evidence C．significance D．definition 25．A．missing B．blaming C．admiring D．persuading 26．A．Annoyed B．Touched C．Amused D．Surprised 27．A．gifted B．lent C．showed D．made 28．A．ambitious B．strange C．genuine D．urgent 29．A．practical B．avoidable C．secure D．common30．A．root B．stop C．appear D．reach 31．A．recording B．postponing C．organizing D．canceling 32．A．reveal B．stress C．prove D．ensure 33．A．accompanied B．monitored C．assessed D．sponsored 34．A．possibly B．initially C．truly D．mainly 35．A．deal B．experience C．task D．performance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。
2023-2024学年湖北省宜荆荆恩高三上学期起点考试英语试题
2023-2024学年湖北省宜荆荆恩高三上学期起点考试英语试题1. Who is the man complaining about?A．His wife. B．His teacher. C．His kid.2. Why does the woman talk to the man?A．To seek advice. B．To make a request. C．To offer help.3. Why is Jane upset?A．She got a parking ticket.B．Her car stopped working.C．She found no parking space.4. What are the speakers talking about?A．The causes of sandstorms.B．The dangers of sandstorms.C．The prevention of sandstorms.5. What would the girl like most for Christmas?A．A toy car. B．A piano. C．Little dolls.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. Where is the woman sitting?A．On the grass. B．On the playground. C．Near the fountain.7. What is the man doing?A．Reading a book. B．Having a picnic. C．Taking a walk.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What is Wall Street Bears?A．A novel. B．A movie. C．A television drama.9. When will the speakers go to the movie festival?A．On Saturday. B．On Sunday. C．On Monday.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2024北京朝阳区高三(上)期末英语试题及答案
北京市朝阳区2023～2024学年度第一学期期末质量检测高三英语试卷2024.1(考试时间90分钟满分100分)本试卷共10页。
考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Gardening changed how I see myself as a disabled woman. When I started gardening in 2018, I didn’t know anything about plants, let alone how to grow things we can eat. I thought gardening required a lot of 1 tasks. As I have a genetic (遗传的) condition that causes my bones to 2 easily, I didn’t believe I could complete them. The thought of taking care of plants in a wheelchair every day made me feel 3 . But just like how I gradually learnt everything else as a disabled person, I had to 4 how to garden my way.That first season, I visited my garden as much as I could. Noticing my interest in gardening, my neighbors in the community 5 offered me advice and support. Under their careful 6 , I managed to pull up the weeds and watered my plants on my own. Finally, I was so proud to eat the tomatoes I grew and even shared some with neighbors. They tasted like summertime.Gardening has 7 how I see other parts of my life. As a disabled woman, I fear being seen as a 8 and struggle to ask for the things I need. Gardening helped me normalize the fact that I have needs. I don’t think my plant is a heavy load because it needs more nutrition. I don’t 9 it for getting insects and not being able to fight against them. Gardening also helped me expand my social circle and grow close to people in our community.Over the years, gardening has made me feel more confident in every aspect of my life. I’m planting what I want to grow, and I have gained a lot of 10 from that.1. A. simple B. physical C. pleasant D. urgent2. A. change B. rest C. break D. move3. A. anxious B. expectant C. motivated D. bored4. A. look over B. show off C. bring back D. figure out5. A. suddenly B. readily C. hesitantly D. casually6. A. observation B. check C. discussion D. guidance7. A. impacted B. ruined C. controlled D. recorded8. A. support B. comfort C. burden D. threat9. A. appreciate B. fault C. challenge D. forgive10. A. justice B. access C. weight D. power第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
【高三英语】Z20名校联盟2023-2024学年高三上学期第一次联考英语试题(解析版)
Z20名校联盟（浙江省名校新高考研究联盟）2023-2024学年高三上学期第一次联考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________二、阅读理解The ebike has become an essential item, and even the King has been spotted riding one. According to the market research company Mintel, sales have almost tripled over the past five years. While ebikes have become increasingly commonplace, they are still undeniably expensive. You can pick up a perfectly adequate push bike for £300, but most ebikes cost nearly £2,000. Now, Cycling Electric, designed to help consumers choose an ebike, offers the following recommendations.Best folding bikeCarbo Model XPrice: £2, 799 | Weight: 13.3kgRange: up to 34 milesThis is one of the most convenient bikes, from a little-known label. The lightweight Carbo X is the perfect example of convenience thanks to its carbon frame and belt drive, instead of a metal bike chain. This makes it lighter and less likely to get messy than an electric Brompton, with its more traditional, oily chain.Most stylishTemple Cycles ClassicPrice: from £2, 995 | Weight: 19kgRange: up to 74 milesThis Bristol-based brand is known for its elegant pushbikes, which are hand-built in the city.This is its electric version. It’s a very sleek and functional commuter option and not too heavy. Temples have fewer proprietary (品牌专卖的) parts and so are serviceable in any bike shop. Stylish as they may be, the VanMoofs and the Cowboys can be a bit more complex to get back-up and service.The money-no-object optionRiese & Müller Nevo4 GT Vario GXPrice: £5, 380 | Weight: 28.4kgRange: up to 93 milesThis is a prime example of the attention to detail delivering a high-quality experience in functionality, comfort and practicality — if you can afford it. It has the capacity to handle 25kg of luggage in a pannier, powerful road lights and a beautifully smooth motor.21．What is the advantage of the Temples over other stylish ebike brands?A．They are more lightweight. B．They have more functions.C．They have easier access to service. D．They are more comfortable.22．Which ebike will a consumer probably choose, who cares most about an excellent experience?A．Carbo Model X. B．The VanMoofs and the Cowboys.C．Temple Cycles Classic. D．Riese & Müller Nevo4 GT Vario GX. 23．Where is the text probably taken from?A．An online post. B．A magazine column.C．A market research report. D．An official document.【答案】21．C 22．D 23．B【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是Cycling Electric推荐的三款电动自行车。
【英语】山东省潍坊市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末试题(解析版)
山东省潍坊市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末英语试题第一部分阅读(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。
AIf you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must.Dictionary. comIf you’re looking for a reliable and user-friendly dictionary app, Dictionary. com has one for you. It provides instant access to a vast collection of definitions, synonyms and even works offline. Additionally, it provides daily word quizzes, articles and trending word lists to keep users engaged and expand their vocabulary.Merriam-WebsterMerriam-Webster is a well-known and highly trusted dictionary. The app provides quality definitions, audio pronunciations and usage examples in an on-the-go format available offline. It lets you save favorites, has a word of the day and keeps track of your recent searches. The app also provides access to a thesaurus, word puzzles and quizzes to enhance your vocabulary skills. The app even lets you search for words by speaking them!FluentUFluentU takes real-world videos-like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks-and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. FluentU makes it really easy to watch English videos. The best part is that FluentU keeps track of the vocabulary that you’re learning and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It even reminds you when it’s time to review! Every learner has a truly personalized experience, even if they’re learning with the same video.Dict BoxDiet Box is a comprehensive offline dictionary and translator app for over 50 languages, all in one place. Each word comes with a detailed definition, synonyms and example sentences. With a registered account, you get access to their urban dictionary for slang words, a picture dictionary forvisual learners, the ability to back up and update word lists across devices and an ad-free experience in the app.1. Which app allows users to play a word game?A. .B. Merriam-Webster.C. FluentU.D. Dict Box.2. What is the most appealing characteristic of FluentU?A. Presenting English videos.B. Providing scheduled courses.C. Tracing the learning process.D. Transforming videos into lessons.3. How is Dict Box different from the other apps?A. It provides word tests.B. It has no advertisement.C. It can be used without Internet.D. It offers members extra resources.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。
山东省济南第一中学2024-2025学年高三上学期期中英语试卷(含答案)
济南一中2022级高三上学期期中学情检测英语试题注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑.如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3.回答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔在答题卡指定位置作答。
写在本试卷上无效。
不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带在答题卡上修改答案。
第I卷（共95分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What kind of car does the man want to hireA. A sports car.B. A car with enough space.C. A car suitable for children.2. What will the woman do on SaturdayA. Watch a film.B. Do homework.C. Play with her cousins.3. Why did the woman go to MallorcaA. To teach Spanish.B. To look for a job.C. To see a friend.4. What does the man suggest the woman doA. Make an apology.B. Change her personality.C. Come up with some ideas.5. What are the speakers mainly talking aboutA. Lunch.B. A restaurant.C. A coworker.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。
湖北省黄冈市2024-2025学年高三上学期9月调研考试英语试题
湖北省黄冈市2024-2025学年高三上学期9月调研考试英语试题一、听力选择题1．When will the man see Mike?A．Next Thursday.B．Next Monday.C．This Sunday.2．What is the man doing now?A．Photography.B．Going shooting.C．Making cheese.3．How much will the woman pay totally?A．$ 115.B．$130.C．$145.4．What will the boy do with his used computer?A．Give it away.B．Throw it away.C．Continue using it. 5．What does the woman mean?A．The magazine is for kids.B．Loose jeans are outdated.C．She is good at fashion design.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What do we know about the woman?A．She can spare some time.B．She often goes to the concert.C．She is good at drawing diagrams.7．What does the woman decide to do tonight?A．To go to the concert.B．To join her favorite band.C．To prioritize her paper writing.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Where are the two speakers now?A．At home.B．In the cinema.C．At the stadium.9．What will Peter do next?A．Go to sleep.B．Drink some coffee.C．Make an iced American.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
山东省2024-2025学年高三上学期新高考联合质量测评9月联考英语试题
山东省2024-2025学年高三上学期新高考联合质量测评9月联考英语试题一、阅读理解You may love staying home and having a quiet day in on Christmas — and we totally get that. But there’s a strong case for travelling during Christmas, if only once or a few times, too. In the following cities around the world, Christmastime is a wintery and magical experience like no other.New YorkAt the head of our list is New York, the iconic setting for so many Christmas movies. Go skating in Rockefeller Center in front of the big tree(or if line s are too long, check out Central Park’s Wollman Rink for fantastic skyline views), and visit the Christmas shops at Bryant Park Winter Village.Tallinn, EstoniaFor an up- and-coming travel destination with one of the best preserved medieval towns in the world, head to this Baltic capital across the sea from Finland. It also just so happens to be gorgeous at Christmas time, with an authentic Christmas market, Christmas festival, concerts, and Christmas tree — thought to be the oldest public display of a Christmas tree in the world.Quebec CityWith its cobbled street s and stone buildings in the shadow of the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, which looks like a castle but is actually a hotel, visitors feel like they’ re in a holiday fairytale. Plus, its northern destination makes a white Christmas nearly a guarantee. Cap it off (if you dare) with the toboggan (雪橇) slide right in the centre of town, thrilling riders since 1884 with speeds of over 64 kilometres per hour.Bruges, BelgiumThis pedestrian- friendly city is breathtaking to walk around at Christmas time — or take a boat ride along the shining canals. The medie val buildings look like cookie houses. The city’s holiday events include a midwinter festival, winter market, carolling and music, and an ice sculpture exhibit.1．Which city is the best destination for a Christmas film director?A．Tallinn.B．Bruges.C．Quebec City.D．New York. 2．What is a probable concern of visitors trying sledding in the town?A．The cobbled street.B．The high speed.C．The freezing weather.D．The fairytale castle.3．What is special about Bruges during Christmas?A．A boat trip is accessible.B．The Christmas cookies sell best.C．An old Christmas tree is displayed.D．The medieval town is suitable to walk.Like almost every set of new parents, Bryan and Elizabeth Shaw started snapping pictures of their son, Noah, practically from the moment he was born.When he was about three months old, Elizabeth noticed something odd when she took his picture. The flash on their digital camera created the typical red dot in the center of Noah’s left eye, but the right eye had a white spot at the center, almost as if the flash was being reflected back at the camera by something. When Elizabeth mentioned the strange phenomenon to their doctor, she shined a light into Noah’s eye, saw the same white reflection, and immediately sent the family to an ophthalmologist (眼科医生).A white reflection instead of a red one is a telltale sign of retinal cancer, and that is exactly what Noah had. He endured months of chemotherapy and radiation, but doctors ultimately could not save his eye. Retinoblastoma, the scientific name of Noah’s tumor, is treatable if caught early. Bryan Shaw couldn’t help but wonder whether there were signs he’d missed. He went back over every baby picture of Noah he could find — thousands of them and discovered the first white spot in a photo taken when Noah was 12 days old. As time went on, it appeared more frequently.“By the time he was four months old, it was showing up in 25 percent of the pictures taken of him per month,” Bryan, a chemistry professor at Baylor University in Texas, told People. It was too late for Noah’s eye, but Bryan was determined to put his hard-won insights to good use.He created a database that charted the cancer’s appearance in every photo. He also collected photos and compiled the data from eight other children with retinoblastoma. Armed with that data, he began to work with colleagues in Baylor’s computer science department to develop a smartphone app that can scan the photos in the user’s camera roll to search for white eye and canbe used as a kind of ophthalmoscope (检眼镜).Called White Eye Detector, it is now available for free on Google Play and in Apple’s App Store. “I just kept telling myself, I really need to do this,” Bryan told People. “This disease is tough to detect. Not only could this software save vision, but it can save lives.”4．Why did Elizabeth turn to the doctor?A．Because Noah had strange behaviour.B．Because Noah’s eyes were hurt by camera flash.C．Because Noah was to be checked regularly.D．Because Noah’s eyes had different spots in the photo.5．Why did Noah’s eyes fail to be cured?A．Because Noah’s eyes were infected frequently.B．Because doctors were inexpert in the rare disease.C．Because signs of Noah’s problem were found late.D．Because Noah couldn’t stand the pain during treatment.6．How does the smartphone app save lives?A．By checking photos for eye disease.B．By shooting pictures for comparison.C．By recording data of eye development.D．By examining the eyesight of the users. 7．Which of the following words can describe Bryan?A．Humorous and kind.B．Honest and humble.C．Determined and caring.D．Courageous and intelligent.If you’ re a sports fan, you may be familiar with the emotional rollercoaster that comes with sports audience. Whether you’ re part of a buzzing crowd in a stadium, or just watching at home on TV, it’s easy to get caught up in the highs and the lows when you celebrate or commiserate with your favourite team or athlete.Those feelings are so strong, in fact, that a study from Croatia, published in PubMed, showed that the emotional stress during a football match increased the risk of a cardiovascular (心血管的) incident.But can watching sports be good for you too? The evidence suggests that people who watch live sporting events experience greater wellbeing than those who don’t. A study published inFrontiers in Public Health by the Anglia Ruskin University in the UK, found sports spectators felt less lonely and had higher scores for life satisfaction. Lead author Helen Keys said in a press release, “Watching live sport of all types provides many opportunities for social interaction and this helps to forge group identity and belonging.” She says this then reduces loneliness and boosts wellbeing. But, if for any reason you aren’t keen on going to live events, don’t worry! Watching sports on TV or on the Internet may also have great benefits, according to a study by Tsuji and colleagues.They found that older adults who watched sports were less likely to have depressive symptoms than those who didn’t. On top of that, the sports watchers tended to have richer social networks than non-watchers. The authors suggest that the social networks you gain through watching sports may lower the risk of depressive symptoms. So, the cheers at a live sports event or even casual chit-chat with friends about your favourite team can bring a friendship and may reduce loneliness and depression.It seems the health benefits of sports are not limited to physical activity through participation in them, but that we can make gains in our general wellbeing through social bonding. 8．What does the underlined word “commiserate” in paragraph 1 mean?A．Agree.B．Struggle.C．Sympathize.D．Correspond. 9．What does the study published in Frontiers in Public Health focus on?A．Benefits of doing sports.B．Loneliness in sports men’s life.C．Positive effects of watching sports.D．Players’ satisfaction with their performance. 10．Why does the author mention the older adult sports watchers?A．To demonstrate watching sports can improve physical health.B．To praise older people’s high spirit while watching sports.C．To advocate the senior taking sports instead of watching.D．To show sports watching reduces risk of mental diseases.11．Which of the following is the structure of the text?A．B．C．D．Switching food and drink purchases to very similar but more environmentally friendly alternatives could reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by more than a quarter (26%), according to a new Australian study from The George Institute published in Nature Food. Making bigger changes— like swapping a frozen meat lasagne (宽面条) for the vegetarian option— could push the reduction to as much as 71%.Lead author Dr Allison Gaines said, “Dietary habits need to change significantly if we are to meet global emissions targets, particularly in high- income countries like Australia, the UK, and the US.” But while consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of the food system, they lack reliable information to identify the more environmentally friendly options.Researchers calculated the projected emissions of annual grocery purchases from 7,000 Australian households in The George Institute’s FoodSwitch database and global environmental impact datasets. More than 22,000 products were assigned to major, minor and sub- categories of foods(e. g. ‘bread and bakery’, ‘bread’ and ‘white bread’, respectively) to quantify emissions saved by switching both within and between groups. Making switches within the same sub-categories of foods could lead to emission reductions of 26% in Australia, equivalent to taking over 1.9 million cars off the road. Switches within minor categories of foods could lead to even bigger emission reductions of 71%.The results of the study show the potential to significantly reduce our environmental impact by switching like- for- like products. “It showed that you can switch to lower emissions products while still enjoying nutritious foods,” Dr Gaines added.A free app, called ecoSwitch, has been developed currently available in Australia, based on this research. Shoppers can use their device to scan a product barcode and check its ‘Planetary Health Rating’, a measure of its emissions shown as a score between half a star(high emissions) to five stars (low emissions).“While ecoSwitch is a much- needed first step in providing environmental transparency (透明度) for grocery shoppers, the vision is for compulsive display of a single, standardisedsustainability rating system on all supermarket products,” concluded prof Neal, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at Imperial College London.12．What does the author want to show by listing numbers in paragraph 1?A．The impact of food industry.B．The need of changing daily diet.C．The status of environmental problems.D．The influencing factors of gas emissions. 13．Why do researchers make a detailed classification for products?A．To set up a comprehensive database.B．To figure out the detailed food categories.C．To identify emissions reduced by switching food.D．To ensure less air pollution caused by food options.14．What do we know about ecoSwitch?A．It is popular in high- income countries.B．It checks the emissions of star products.C．It is a measurement system for a supermarket.D．It ensures wiser choices for foodpurchase.15．What does the text mainly talk about?A．EcoSwitch makes customers aware of food risk.B．Food swaps contribute to environmental sustainability.C．Environmental problems account for less food nutrition.D．Greenhouse gas emissions have an effect on food safety.The psychological weight of regret can be a heavy burden, impacting mental wellbeing and influencing future decision-making. 16 We will discover how, with the right mind-set, we can embrace regrets as stepping stones to a richer and more fulfilling life.17 But its contradiction lies in its potential to be a powerful force for positive change. Individuals who embrace, rather than hold back, their regrets are more likely to engage in adaptive behaviours and self-improvement.The very existence of regret is a sign of our capacity for self-reflection and growth. 18 In other words, it can help recognise that this complex emotion can be an activator for personal transformation.Coping with regret requires a mix of emotional recovery, self-sympathy and proactivedecision-making. 19 Instead of focusing on what went wrong and blaming ourselves, consider what valuable insights and strengths we have gained from the experience.In the grand tapestry (织锦) of life, regrets need not be seen as spots but as bright threads contributing to the richness of our personal accounts. Embracing regrets involves acknowledging their presence and understanding their differences. 20 As we manage the complicated psychology of regret, let us remember that it is not the absence of regret that defines a life well lived, but the ability to learn, adapt and evolve in the face of it.So, let us not fear our regrets, but rather, welcome them as companions on the path to a more authentic and fulfilling existence.A．Regret is often associated with negative emotions.B．Reorganizing narrative about regrets can improve the capacity.C．Reflecting regularly is crucial in the journey to embrace regrets.D．Treat ourselves with the same kindness we would offer to a friend.E．Additionally, it contains transforming them into activator for growth.F．Regret serves as a marker of our evolving understanding of ourselves.G．But what if we could view it not as a source of pain but a guide to growth?二、完形填空One summer night in a seaside cottage, a small boy felt himself lifted from bed. Then, still sleepy, he was held in his father’s arms 21 the stairs and out onto the beach. Overhead the sky was 22 with stars. “Watch!” 23 , as his father spoke, one of the stars moved. In a streak of golden fire it 24 across the astonished heavens. And before the wonder of this could 25 , another star moved suddenly from its place, then another, 26 towards the restless sea.“What is it?” the child 27 .“Shooting stars. They come every year on a certain night in August. I thought you would like to see the show.”That was all. For the child, it was just a(n) 28 glance of something amazingly mysterious and beautiful. But, back in bed, the child stared for a long time into the dark,fascinated with the 29 that all around the quiet house, the night was full of the silent music of the falling stars.Decades have passed, but my memory stays fresh, because I was the 30 seven-year-old boy whose father 31 that a new experience was more important for a small boy than an unbroken night’s sleep. He 32 me into numerous areas of splendid newness and add 33 to my world.This, surely, is the most valuable 34 we can pass on to the next generation: not money, not houses, but a capacity for wonder and gratitude, a sense of 35 and joy. And next year, when August comes with its shooting stars, my son will be seven.21．A．on B．down C．off D．up 22．A．spotted B．greeted C．replaced D．armed 23．A．Accidentally B．Eventually C．Immediately D．Incredibly 24．A．flashed B．snaked C．marched D．flowed 25．A．work B．return C．fade D．change 26．A．going up B．coming across C．diving down D．rolling away 27．A．added B．wept C．repeated D．whispered 28．A．unexpected B．secret C．patient D．careful 29．A．dream B．knowledge C．pity D．pray 30．A．curious B．fortunate C．energetic D．innocent 31．A．anticipated B．promised C．believed D．recalled 32．A．tricked B．talked C．led D．forced 33．A．images B．choices C．desires D．dimensions 34．A．treasure B．lesson C．memory D．experience 35．A．humour B．belonging C．relief D．aliveness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。
2023届金太阳高三上学期统一考试英语(含答案)
2023届高三统一考试试题英语注意事项: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涂黑。
如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上。
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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。
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. 18.C. £9. 15.答案是C。
1. What is the man doing?A. Booking a room.B. Checking into the hotel.C. Looking for his key.2. Where is the woman going?A. To the dorm.B. To the reading room.C. To the bookstore.3. What program comes first on TV?A. A puzzle show.B. A football match.C. A film.4. What does the man mean?A. He has just five pounds.B. He will make a phone call.C. He hasn＇t got any change now.5. Where is the butter?A. In the bowl.B. In the fridge.C. In the cupboard.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。
广东省华南师范大学附属中学2024-2024学年高三上学期综合测试(一)英语试题含答案
2025届高三综合测试（一）英语满分：120分时间：120分钟注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的班别、姓名和考号填写在答题卡上，并用铅笔在答题卡的相应位置涂黑。
2. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
3. 回答非选择题时，必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在另发的答题卷各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
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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四个选项选出最佳选项。
AChoose Your One-Day Tours!Tour A—Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge—￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B—Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s house—￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires (尖顶)” from St Mary’s Church Tower.Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace—￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VIII’s favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle (entrance fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze (迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!Tour D—Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great—￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.1. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England's oldest university city?A. Tour A.B. Tour B.C. Tour C.D. Tour D.2. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A. Cambridge.B. Oxford & Stratford.C. Bath & Stonehenge.D. Windsor Castle & Hampton Court.3. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A. It is a world-famous castle.B. It is the oldest palace in Britain.C. It used to be a well-known maze.D. It used to be the residence of royal families.BThey talk about the straw that broke the camel’s back, but really it should be the password that wiped out my memory bank.I was going along fine—with instant recall of my bank PIN (密码), my mobile phone number and the date of my cousin’s birthday before I downloaded a gas station payment app for its new customer discount. It asked me to create a password. When I typed in “gas1”, it was rejected for not being complex enough. I tried again: “IHateHeartlessOilCompanies@”. But that was too long and didn’t include “at least one number”. But here is the thing: as soon as I added the fresh password into my memory, I instantly forgot all the others. My brain had hit its limit for passwords. I now know nothing.I had entered some passwords in a notebook. Of course, I didn’t write down the actual passwords, in case it fell into the wrong hands. Instead, I masked them in a way that only a family member could figure them out. For example, I combined my bank PIN with our postal code, then added it to a list of phone numbers. It would fool even Albert Einstein.Maybe we need a system like the one we use to remember people’s names. You know, you form an association between a person’s characteristics and their name by whispering “Skinny George, Skinny George” in heart after meeting them. The risk is that, upon seeing him, you’ll burst out the phrase. “Skinny George” might not mind, but it’s possible “Boring Betty” will. As for remembering passwords as you change them, you could simply use the first and last letters of your favorite singer’s greatest hits, together with the year of their release.Maybe I’ll try that one out—but only after describing the system in the notebook. Then I’ll hide it in a place so secret that I’ll never remember where it is.4. What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs?A. He fell for a marketing trick.B. He was driven mad by passwords.C. He had a serious memory disorder.D. He was rejected by the gas station.5. By mentioning Albert Einstein in paragraph 3, the author intends to .A. show how secure his passwords wereB. challenge the intelligence of scientistsC. prove the uselessness of his passwordsD. promote a more scientific password system6. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To encourage readers to use password notebooks.B. To recommend a password-remembering method.C. To complain about the trouble caused by passwords.D. To point out the importance of using complex passwords.7. What is the tone of the text?A. Inspiring.B. Indifferent.C. Humorous.D. Serious.CNew technologies tend to cause a cycle of concern, disorder, and conflict before eventually being accepted. Recent writings about artificial intelligence (AI) and other advances in computer science suggest that we are preparing to welcome the final stage of this latest round of invention.The Last Human Job, sociologist Allison Pugh’s new book centered on caregiving and human connection in the age of automation, warns readers against unreserved acceptance of these technological advances, citing “connective labor” as valuable human work that will not be easily replaced by algorithms (算法). “Absent from discussions about Al and automation,” Pugh argues, “is the impact that these systems might have on the emotional understandings we build of ourselves and others.”Pugh sets the stage by arguing for the value of human connection and the importance of both seeing and being seen by others. “Practitioners (从业者) said they gained a sense of purpose simply from the opportunity of observing people at their most defenseless,” she observes. She then provides a summary of how care work is being increasingly automated, showing how quantification and measurement have taken over many aspects of human-facing jobs, leaving little room for doctors, teachers, and others to build connection.“When one goes to a doctor or a teacher, the encounter is full of the potential for shame, a risk that makes it all the more powerful when practitioners show empathetic (同理心的) reflection,” writes Pugh. In Chapter Eight, she explains how such interactions can be done right. Research conducted by herself and others identifies three key aspects supporting connective labor: “relational design,” or how people are set up to interact with one another; “connective culture,” or shared practices and beliefs that influence how people interact; and “resource distribution,” which includes time given for interaction, worker-to-client rates, and the extent of technology and data use, among other factors.Pugh concludes by arguing that we need a social movement for connection. “We need to fight for what we might call our ‘social health’,” she maintains.8. What is the main concern of Allison Pugh’s new book?A. The impact of AI on future employment.B. The approach to living and working with AI.C. The increasing role of technology in caregiving.D. The value of connective labor in the age of automation.9. Why does the author mention “practitioners” in paragraph 3?A. To explain how to do care work.B. To argue against the automation technology.C. To prove the significance of human connection.D. To discuss the challenges of privacy in caregiving.10. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to?A. The encounter.B. The shame.C. The risk.D. The potential.11. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The overview of Chapter Eight.B. The effective way to interact.C. The new trend of caregiving.D. The factors of avoiding shame.DAs cities balloon with growth, access to nature for people living in urban areas is becoming harder to find. If you’re lucky, there might be a pocket park near where you live, but it’s unusual to find places in a city that are relatively wild.Past research has found health and wellness benefits of nature for humans, but a new study shows that wildness in urban areas is extremely important for human well-being.The research team focused on a large urban park. They surveyed several hundred park-goers, asking them to submit a written summary online of a meaningful interaction they had with nature in the park. The researchers then examined these submissions, coding (编码) experiences into different categories. For example, one participant’s experience of “We sat and listened to the waves at the beach for a while” was assigned the categories “sitting at beach”and “listening to waves.”Across the 320 submissions, a pattern of categories the researchers call a “nature language” began to emerge. After the coding of all submissions, half a dozen categories were noted most often as important to visitors. These include encountering wildlife, walking along the edge of water, and following an established trail.Naming each nature experience creates a usable language, which helps people recognize and take part in the activities that are most satisfying and meaningful to them. For example, the experience of walking along the edge of water might be satisfying for a young professional on a weekend hike in the park. Back downtown during a workday, they can enjoy a more domestic form of this interaction by walking along a fountain on their lunch break.“We’re trying to generate a language that helps bring the human-nature interactions back into our daily lives. And for that to happen, we also need to protect nature so that we can interact with it,” said Peter Kahn,a senior author of the study.12. What phenomenon does the author describe at the beginning of the text?A. Pocket parks are now popular.B. Many cities are overpopulated.C. Wild nature is hard to find in cities.D. People enjoy living close to nature.13. Why did the researchers code participant submissions into categories?A. To analyze the main features of the park.B. To explain why the park attracts tourists.C. To compare different types of park-goers.D. To find patterns in the visitors’ summaries.14. What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 5?A. Walking is the best way to gain access to nature.B. Young people are too busy to interact with nature.C. The same nature experience takes different forms.D. The nature language enhances work performance.15. What should be done before we can interact with nature according to Kahn?A. Language study.B. Environmental conservation.C. Public education.D. Intercultural communication.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。
河北省部分高中2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末英语试题
河北省部分高中2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Cricket Children’s Magazine Ages 0 —3 years∨Ages 4 — 6 years∨Ages 6 — 9 years∨Ages9 — 14 yearsChallenge curious young minds from 9 to 14 with Cricket Media’s Collection of magazines. Whether your child is a promising poet or a future engineer, these award-winning publications are made for your kids.CRICKET® MagazineCRICKET Magazine, our flagship publication, is the world leader in providing the highest-quality fiction and nonfiction to children from 9 to 14. Since its premiere in 1973, CRICKET has delighted and entertained generations of kids with contemporary stories and classic literature from the world’s best writers.ADD TO CART COBBLESTONE TM MagazineCOBBLESTONE knows history doesn’t have to be dull and dry. Filled with fascinating true stories of American history, every page is a living, breathing guide to how Americans lived from the 1600s to today. It takes kids on a journey through history while exciting their imaginations and bringing the past to life!ADD TO CART FACEST TM MagazineFACES magazine takes young readers around the world and back to learn about important inventions and ideas from other cultures. From common customs to rules of the road, games to housing FACES uses breathtaking photography and authentic local voices to bring the entire world right to your kids.ADD TO CART MUSE® MagazineMUSE magazine is the arts and science magazine for kids from 9 to 14 who want to know how to keep robots from taking over the world or whether animals can think,funny!) way with MUSE.ADD TO CART 1．In which magazine will young readers probably read fun-filled history stories?A．CRICKET® Magazine.B．COBBLESTONE TM Magazine.C．FACES TM Magazine.D．MUSE® Magazine.2．What do FACES TM Magazine and MUSER® Magazine have in common?A．They provide high-quality fictions.B．They cover life in foreign countries.C．They are vividly illustrated with photos.D．They are packed with authentic local voices.3．What is the text?A．A science blog.B．A literature magazine.C．An encyclopedia entry.D．A website advertisement.Ernest Hemingway, the Nobel Prize-winning American writer, first visited Pamplona during the traditional festival 100 years ago. The festival started more than seven hundred years ago. For nine days, people come to the northern Spanish city for bull running, bullfighting and partying.The festival affected Hemingway so deeply that he returned eight times. Here is a description of what happens at the start of the bull running: A rocket would be lit. And the bulls would charge out of the gate. At that moment, a crowd of runners wearing white clothes and red scarves would start to run. They would look back, move and dance to avoid being injured by the charging bull’s horns. Onlookers would cheer them on from balconies above.In 1926, Hemingway wrote his first book, The Sun Also Rises. He wrote about his experiences in Pamplona and established himself as the voice of what became known as the Lost Generation. “I can’t stand it to think my life is going so fast and I’m not really living it,” says one character in the book. “Nobody ever lives their life all the way up except bull-fighters,” is the answer.Bill Hillman is a 41-year-old professor from Chicago. He first read the book at college. When he turned to the last page, he learnt two things: He wanted to become a writer, and he would run in front of Pamplona’s bulls someday. His first running of the bulls was in 2005interest.Last year, 1.7 million people came to the festival. Pamplona native Miguel has written about the festival’s links to Hemingway. He believes the writer’s influence on its popularity has been as large as people say. Besides, he thinks that Pamplona is still using Hemingway to gain attention. “We made him into an icon,” he said.4．What is the main attraction of the festival in Pamplona?A．Hemingway’s influence.B．Running bulls.C．The long history of the town.D．The beautiful scenery there.5．Why does the author quote Hemingway’s words in paragraph 2?A．To show the writer’s talent for language.B．To show the popularity of the festival.C．To show the details of the festival.D．To show the writer’s personalexperience.6．Which word can best describe Bill Hillman ?A．Strong-willed.B．Stubborn.C．Adventurous.D．Desperate. 7．What is the main idea of the text?A．People take an active part in bull fighting.B．Ernest Hemingway is an icon in a famous city.C．The festival in Pamplona is still as popular as before.D．Ernest Hemingway has an influence on Pamplona’s festival.Goldfish may seem like simple creatures swimming in a glass tank, but they possess a rather complicated navigation system, as discovered by researchers at the University of Oxford Led by Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux, the study aims to shed light on our understanding of how fish, and potentially humans, estimate distances using what could be described as an internal GPS.Writing in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Sibeaux and colleagues report how they created a tank in their experiment with 2cm-wide black and white vertical stripes (条纹) on the walls, connected by similar stripes across the floor. The team trained nine goldfish to swim a set distance of 70cm and then return to their starting point when waved at. The experiment aimed to investigate how the fish would estimate this distance without any gestures, under different patterns.when presented with the vertical 2cm-wide stripes. However, when the stripe pattern was altered to either narrower vertical stripes, checked patterns, or horizontal stripes, the fish’s behavior changed significantly. Narrower vertical stripes led them to overestimating the distance by 36%, while horizontal stripes resulted in highly inconsistent estimations.According to the researchers, the goldfish appeared to be using an “optic (光学的) flow mechanism” based on the visual density of their environment. They kept track of how frequently the vertical pattern switched between black and white to estimate how far they had traveled. The study suggests that different optic flow mechanisms are used by mammals, including humans, based on angular (有角度的) motion of visual features. The study implies that the use of visually based distance information could have emerged early in the evolutionary timeline.“This study is novel because, despite knowing that fish respond to geometric information regarding direction and distance, we don’t know how they estimate distances,” Professor Colin Lever, although not involved in the study, said, “it’s exciting to explore fish spatial mapping because fish navigation evolved earlier and better than most mammals.”8．Why did Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux conduct the study on goldfish?A．To test the accuracy of goldfish’s internal GPS.B．To create an advanced navigation system for humansC．To uncover how an inbuilt GPS helps calculate distances.D．To explore the relationships between goldfish and humans9．What can we learn about the experiment?A．People gestured the goldfish throughout the experimentB．The tank was decorated with colorful background patternsC．Goldfish tended to underestimate distances with horizontal stripes.D．The change in the tank setting led to the goldfish's incorrect judgment.10．It can be concluded from the fourth paragraph that ____________.A．optic flow mechanism is unique to humansB．mammals developed flow mechanism long before goldfishC．goldfish evaluated the distance with multidimensional visual informationD．visual density of the environment strengthened the locating ability of goldfish 11．What attitude does Professor Colin hold towards the study?In our information-driven society, shaping our worldview through the media is similar to forming an opinion about someone only based on a picture of their foot. While the media might not deliberately mislead us, it often fails to provide a comprehensive view of reality.Consequently, the question arises: Where, then, shall we get our information from if not from the media? Who can we trust? How about experts — people who devote their working lives to understanding their chosen slice of the world? However, even experts can fall prey to the allure of oversimplification, leading to the “single perspective instinct” that prevent our ability to grasp the intricacies of the world.Simple ideas can be appealing because they offer a sense of understanding and certainty. And it is easy to take off down a slippery slope, from one attention-grabbing simple idea to a feeling that this idea beautifully explains, or is the beautiful solution to, lots of other things. The world becomes simple that way.Yet, when we embrace a singular cause for or a solution to all problems, we risk oversimplifying complex issues. For instance, depending the concept of equality may lead us to view all problems through the lens of inequality and see resource distribution as the cure-all medicine, However, such rigidity prevents us from seeing the multidimensional nature of challenges and hinders true comprehension of reality. This “single perspective instinct” ultimately clouds our judgment and restricts our capacity to tackle complex issues effectively. Being always in favor of or always against any particular idea makes you blind to information that doesn’t fit your perspective. This is usually a bad approach if you would like to understand reality.Instead, constantly test your favorite ideas for weaknesses. Be humble about the extent of your expertise. Be curious about new information that doesn’t fit, and information from other fields. And rather than talking only to people who agree with you, or collecting examples that fit your ideas, consult people who contradict you, disagree with you, and put forward different ideas as a great resource for understanding the world. If this means you don’t have time to form so many opinions, so what?Wouldn’t you rather have few opinions that are right than many that are wrong? 12．What does the underlined word “allure” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Temptation.B．Tradition.C．Convenience.D．Disapproval.A．They meet people’s demand for high efficiency.B．They generate a sense of complete understanding.C．They are raised and supported by multiple experts.D．They reflect the opinions of like-minded individuals.14．What will the author probably agree with?A．Simplifying matters releases energy for human brains.B．Constant tests on our ideas help make up for our weakness.C．A well-founded opinion counts more than many shallow ones.D．People who disagree with us often have comprehensive views.15．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A．Embracing Disagreement: Refusing OvercomplexityB．Enhancing Comprehension: Simplifying InformationC．Understanding Differences: Establishing RelationshipsD．Navigating Complexity: Challenging OversimplificationIn a world that often feels fast-paced and restrained to routines, the desire for van (房车)From the freedom to explore new horizons to fostering a minimalist mindset, here are some captivating advantages of embracing van life.Liberation from MaterialismThe confined space of a van encourages a minimalist lifestyle, where experiences are valued over possessions. 17 With minimal monthly expenses, such as parking fees and fuel costs, van dwellers can allocate resources to experiences rather than high rent or house payments. This mobile living is supported by the degrowth movement, which believes that economies should focus on securing the minimal basic needs instead of consumption and consumerism.Exploration and FlexibilityThe ability to follow adventure wherever it takes you is one of the most amazing aspects of living in a van. You can choose to wake up at dawn over the ocean one day and find yourself in a forested mountainside the next. Living in a van frequently involves being close to the outdoors surrounded by the beauty of nature. 1819 They adopt solar panels and efficient water systems , further minimizing their impact on the environment. People who choose to live in mobile homes believe that eventually, global warming and extreme weather might bring an end to sedentary (定居的) living patterns.Through the open road, the beauty of nature, and the friendship of fellow adventurers, van life presents a unique avenue for enriching the human experience. 20 A．It’s thrilling to travel the world.B．Many van lifers tend to go green.C．Living in a van can often be more cost-effective.D．They’ll find a sense of freedom of constant exploration.E．The natural world becomes an essential part of your daily lifeF．Better yet, it offers a way to reconnect with the essence of living.G．The concept of van life offers benefits beyond just a change of scenery.二、完形填空A little girl was enjoying the beautiful garden in her home. Her father had a goodof us with the best 34 required for optimum (最佳) spiritual growth. But it may appear to be 35 and we may even complain to God about our difficulty. 21．A．attended to B．brought up C．weeded out D．fed on 22．A．caught B．attracted C．attacked D．shocked 23．A．recalled B．noted C．recognized D．concluded 24．A．iformation B．presentation C．presence D．composition 25．A．held B．picked C．pulled D．removed 26．A．flowers B．branches C．leaves D．roots 27．A．deed B．deal C．operation D．project 28．A．confirm B．exhibit C．evaluate D．celebrate 29．A．innocently B．distantly C．decisively D．thoughtlessly 30．A．burning B．bathing C．breathing D．dying 31．A．shelter B．medicine C．medium D．venue 32．A．right B．same C．dirty D．loose 33．A．Moreover B．Likewise C．Rather D．Nevertheless 34．A．environment B．mode C．neighborhood D．opportunity 35．A．invisible B．disorganized C．improper D．unpleasant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。
精品解析：山东省济南市第一中学2024-2025学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题(原卷版)
济南一中2022级高三10月份学情检测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。
1.What will the man have to do with the keyboard?A.Return it.B.Exchange it.C.Keep it.2.What does the woman ask the man to do?A.Change tires for her car.B.Drive her to the hotel.C.Collect her after the meeting.3.Where does the conversation take place?A.At a restaurant.B.At the man’s home.C.At a supermarket.4.How does the woman feel?A.Excited.B.Confused.C.Nervous.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A post.B.A candidate.C.A college第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6.What should the woman do first?A.See her family doctor.B.Make an appointment.C.Get a number ticket.7.What is the man most probably?A.A receptionist.B.A doctor.C.A patient.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
2023-2024学年河南省部分重点高中高三上学期期末考试英语试题
2023-2024学年河南省部分重点高中高三上学期期末考试英语试题The Best Writing Contests of 2024Kentucky Visions Short Story ContestThe Kentucky Visions Short Story Contest, an annual contest, is designed to highlight Kentucky’s rich literary talent and celebrate the best in short fiction written by Kentuckians or about our beloved Bluegrass State.Top prize Best entry: $500Entry requirements Fee: FREEDeadline March 31, 2024Fiction Factory Flash FictionThis is an international competition—we welcome entries from around the world. Maximum word count: 1,000, Stories may be on any theme. Entries must be previously unpublished. Results will be announced by April 2024. Minimum age: 16 years. Children’s compositions cannot be accepted sadly.Top prize Best entry: £500Entry requirements Fee: FREEDeadline March 31, 2024Journalism Competition 2024What are the most important issues taking place close to home? Perhaps a rare bird sighting near your town? Or a band of young people in your province fighting for access to higher education? This month, involve yourself in a newsworthy event inside the borders of your own country, and invite us there through your written reporting.Top prize Best entry: $100Entry requirements Fee: FREEDeadline July 22, 2024Poetry & Spoken Word Competition 2024“Poetry lays the foundations for a future of change,” wrote Audre Lorde. This month, sow your own seeds of change into poetry, or else write and perform an original piece of spoken word(poetry performed aloud). We’ll award two top prizes-one for a written poem, and one for a recorded performance.Top prize Best entry: $100Entry requirements Fee: FREEDeadline May 27, 20241. Which contest accepts entries both at home and abroad?A．Kentucky Visions Short Story Contest. B．Fiction Factory Flash Fiction.C．Journalism Competition 2024. D．Poetry&-Spoken Word Competition2024.2. What do we know about Poetry&-Spoken Word Competition 2024?A．It offers two first prizes. B．It only requests written compositions.C．It provides the highest awards. D．It inspires students to perform actively.3. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?A．To compare some writing contests. B．To recommend good writing contests.C．To share tips on winning writing contests. D．To remind students to enter writing contests.“Will you go on this ride with me? ”my friend’s eleven-year-old daughter Jenny asked. I could have made up an excuse for not wanting to have a go. But earlier that morning, I was ready to push myself out of my comfort zone. Jenny stared at the ride, eager to experience the same excitement as the brave group of riders in front of us. I couldn’t say no.After climbing into our seats, an attendant reached up, pulled down the bar, and locked it in place. The ride lifted us slowly, then turned us over like the blueberry pancakes I had eaten three hours earlier, and hoped to keep in their proper place. As I stared at the concrete directly below us, I had a sudden feeling of great fear. I wondered if I had replacement coverage for the phone that I was sure would slip out of my pocket and break into a million tiny pieces. I wondered when my new health insurance would kick in.The ride touched down after twisting and turning our bodies. My friend was waiting for us at the exit. “How was it?” she asked. “Fine. No big deal,” I said, even though my head was spinning(旋转)like one of the other annoying machines dotting the midway.Jenny walked ahead of us and convinced me to keep taking chances and sample more rides. “Oh, look at the pirate ship(海盗船)!” she said. “That looks like a calm ride.”“Let’s go, Auntie!” she said as she rushed to join others in line.I followed her, confident the ride would be uneventful. When I reached the bottom, I tapped out likea WWF wrestler admitting defeat. Although my body was shaking and my head was still spinning, I felt exhilarated just like I was on cloud nine. That morning, I had set a goal, taken my first step to reach it, and felt the joy of achievement.Each time you try something for the first time, you will grow—a little piece of the fear of the unknown is removed and replaced with a sense of satisfaction.4. What made the author decide to try riding with Jenny?A．The desired look in Jenny’s eyes.B．The curiosity about the unknown.C．The encouragement from other riders. D．The eagerness to experience somethingexciting.5. What happened to the author when she was in the high sky?A．She lost her phone. B．She got into a panic.C．She was served pancakes. D．She almost fell off the seat.6. What does the underlined word “exhilarated” in paragraph 7 mean?A．Occupied. B．Excited. C．Confused. D．Disappointed.7. What message does the story convey?A．He who hesitates is lost. B．It’s never too late to learn.C．One’s potential can’t always be underrated. D．It’s worthwhile to ge t out of your comfort zone.California has been using recycled wastewater for many years. A team has used it to make ice surfaces for the game of hockey(冰球运动). It has been used to make snow for the sport of skiing. And farmers use it to water their crops. But it has not been used directly for drinking water.Recently, California officials approved new rules to let water agencies recycle wastewater and put it right back into the pipes that carry drinking water to homes, schools, and businesses. It is a big step for California.California’s new rules would let—but not require—water agencies to take wastewater, treat it, and then put it right back into the drinking water system. That means proving to people that recycled water is not only safe to drink but also not dirty. California would be just the second US state to permit this, following Colorado. It has taken officials more than 10 years to develop these rules, a process that included several studies by independent groups of scientists.A project in Sa n Diego is aiming to produce nearly half of the city’s water through recycling wastewater by 2035. And the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California aims to produce up to nearly 570 million liters(升)a day for its 19 million people. Adel Hagekhalil is with Metropolitan Water. He said the new rules will permit new projects that have not yet been considered.California’s new rules require the wastewater be treated for all bacteria and viruses, even if they are not present in the wastewater. In fact, the treatment is so intense that it removes all of the minerals that make fresh drinking water taste good. That means the minerals need to be added back at the end of the process. Polhemus is a director of the drinking water group for the California Water Resources Control Board. “It’s at the same drinking water quality, and probably better in many instances,” he said, adding that it takes time and money to build these treatment centers. So, they will only be available for bigger cities at first.8. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us about the recycled wastewater?A．Its qualities. B．Its functions.C．Its target users. D．Its disadvantages.9. What do California and Colorado have in common?A．They made some new rules on pollution.B．They spent ten years recycling wastewater.C．They tried to make wastewater safe to drink.D．They requested water agencies to speed up treating water.10. What is Polhemus’s attitude to turning recycled wastewater to drinking water?A．Doubtful. B．Favorable. C．Pessimistic. D．Indifferent.11. What is the best title for the text?A．The Process of Recycling Wastewater Is ComplicatedB．California Tries to Reduce the Wastewater GenerationC．California Permits Turning Wastewater to Drinking WaterD．New Wastewater Treatment Projects Have Been Approved“Given that signs of Alzheimer’s disease (老年痴呆症) start to accumulate in the brain several decades before the disease begins, understanding the connection between sleep and cognition (认知) earlier in life is critical for underst anding the role of sleep problems as a risk factor for the disease,” said study author Yue Leng, PhD, of the University of California, San Francisco.The study involved 526 people with an average age of 40. They were followed for 11 years. Researchers loo ked at participants’ sleep duration and quality. Participants wore a wrist activity monitor for three continuous days on two occasions approximately one year apart to calculate their averages. Participants slept for an average of six hours. Participants also reported bedtime and wake-up time in a sleep diary and completed a sleep quality survey with scores ranging from 0 to 21. A total of 239 people reported poor sleep with a score greater than five.Researchers also looked at sleep fragmentation (碎片化), a measure of restlessness during the sleep period expressed as a percentage. The higher the value, the more sleep is interrupted. Participants were divided into three groups based on their sleep fragmentation score. Of the 175 people with the most interrupted sleep, 44 had poor cognitive performance 10 years later, compared to 10 of the 176 people with the least interrupted sleep.After adjusting for age, sex, race, and education, people who had the most interrupted sleep had more than twice the possibility of having poor cognitive performance when compared to those with the least interrupted sleep. There was no difference in cognitive performance at midlife for those in the middle group compared to the group with the least interrupted sleep.However, due to the small sample size, the researchers were unable to fully investigate potential race or sex differences. “More research is needed to assess the link between sleep disturbances and cognition at different life stages and to identify if critical life periods exist when sleep is more strongly associated with cognition,” Leng said.12. What do we know about Yue Leng’s study?A．Data collection was an easy process. B．It aimed to find a cure for Alzheimer’s.C．The results were far from satisfactory. D．Higher scores mean poorer sleep quality.13. What can we learn about sleep fragmentation in the study?A．It did require outside intervention. B．It included a series of memory tests.C．It measured short interruptions of sleep. D．It determined those participants’ groups.14. What do the findings indicate according to the text?A．The quality of sleep may affect cognitive health.B．Keeping a sleep diary can improve one’s sleep quality.C．People sleeping well won’t suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.D．People with i nterrupted sleep won’t have memory problems.15. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．The major limitation of the study.B．An explanation of the research method.C．A possible reason for the study findings.D．The use of careful investigations in real life.Test anxiety exists and is a common problem among students. 16 . When you’re stressed and anxious during an exam, your mind has a tendency to go completely blank. Here are some tips on how to reduce or overcome test anxiety.Get to know the materialFirst, you need to know the topic of the exam. 17 . Knowing as much as possible about the material can get you ready for the test. As to any exam, learn your material thoroughly. Memorize what needs to be memorized and understand what needs to be understood.Slow down and calm yourself18 . So when the test starts, rather than immediately jumping to answer the questions, relax first to get your mind to work. Wait for the class to settle down before you start answering. Saying a few words of encouragement and conscious breathing can help you calm yourself down.19If you have an hour for an exam, try to consume every second of that hour in answering the best possible choice. There are no rewards for finishing first!Silence unwanted pressuresBelieve it or not, chances are that other students can be a source of major anxiety during the test. Seeing them cramming (恶补), telling you what you need to remember and what might show up in the exam will affect your preparation. Get past through the negative and unwanted thoughts and remind yourself of how well you know about the topic. Avoid speaking with any fellow classmates who are not prepared and who express negativity. 20 .Zac Clark was doing yard work with his mother this past weekend. They ______ heard their neighbor’s wife calling for help. She told them her husband was ______ underneath their car.Zac didn’t ______ to rush over to their house to help. “Instincts (本能) kicked in and I just ran over there. I guess the jack (千斤顶) broke or ______ and the car fell on top of him,” Zac said. “The only thing I could see was his legs and he was ______ .” The n, without any ______ , Zac came up and used all his strength to ______ the car off his neighbor a little bit. Then his wife and Zac’s mom could ______ him out from under it. Immediately the ______ neighbor got rushed to the hospital.“He had a couple of broken bones and his face was messed up pretty bad, but the doctors told him if I wasn’t there, then he’d be ______ ,” Zac said.Zac’s football coach Dave Carroll said he was ______ when he heard about what Zac had done. “He has just a ______ heart,” Carroll said. “Here’s a young man who’s been ______ sadness himself with his father passing away last summer, but he had no hesitation in saving somebody’s life.”Zac said he was thinking of his late ______ as he lifted the car and wanted his neighbor to be able to spend his life with his family.The lucky man is now ______ at home.21.A．actually B．gradually C．suddenly D．initially22.A．trapped B．laid C．threatened D．abandoned23.A．afford B．hesitate C．intend D．dare24.A．functioned B．maintained C．slipped D．switched25.A．observing B．struggling C．resisting D．crying26.A．delay B．recognition C．reference D．comparison 27.A．fix B．press C．restore D．lift28.A．kick B．pull C．pick D．guide29.A．saved B．separated C．prepared D．admitted30.A．dizzy B．absent C．dead D．lost31.A．satisfied B．amazed C．confused D．excited32.A．healthy B．soft C．strong D．loyal33.A．going through B．taking on C．working out D．adapting to 34.A．teacher B．mother C．neighbor D．father35.A．exercising B．competing C．promoting D．recovering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。
上海市风华中学2024-2025学年高三上学期9月阶段测试英语试题
上海市风华中学2024-2025学年高三上学期9月阶段测试英语试题一、语法填空Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blankAI Weather Forecasting Can’t Replace Humans- YetAs Hurricane Lee was curving (呈曲线) northward to the west of Bermuda in mid-September of last year, forecasters were busily consulting weather models and data from hurricane-hunter aircraft to calculate 1 the dangerous storm was likely to make landfall (着陆): New England or farther east, in Canada. The sooner the meteorologists (气象学家) could do so, the earlier they could warn those in the path of damaging wind gusts and fierce storm surges.By six days ahead of landfall, it was clear that Lee 2 (follow) the eastward path, and warnings were issued, accordingly. But aother tool- an experimental AI model called GraphCast-3 (mate) that outcome accurately three whole days before the forecasters’ traditional models.GraphCast’s prediction is a window into AI’s potential 4 (improve) weather forecasts. But whether it is a forecaster of a true sea change in the field or will simply become one of many tools 5 human forecasters consult to determine which way the winds will blow is still up in the air.GraphCast, developed by Google DeepMind, is the latest of several AI weather models 6 (release) in recent years. Google’s Metnet, first introduced in 2020, is already being used in products such as the company’s “nowcast” in its weather app. All are advertised as having an accuracy that is comparable with or higher than 7 on the best non-AI forecasting computer models and have caused a sensation in meteorology, with GraphCast 8 (cause) the most significant stir so far.The DeepMind research team had put GraphCast through its paces by feeding it historical weather data to see if it could accurately “predict” what happened. The study showed the AI performed equal to or even better than the gold standard.9 GraphCast becomes probabilistic--and even if the model’s resolution improves and the AI becomes more accurate in its forecasts of rain and storm intensity - modeling remains just a single component of the weather- prediction pipeline, says Hendrik Tolman, senior adviser for advanced modeling systems at the NWS. However, every expert described GraphCast and other Al models as additional devices in their tool kit. If AI 10 produce accurate forecasts quickly and cheaply, there’s no reason not to begin using it together with existing methods.But will there be a world where AI models replace physics- based models— and people --in the future? Forecasts suggest there’s little chance.二、选词填空Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. Note that there is one word or phrase more than you need.Alzheimer's Drug Approved Despite Fierce DebateThe -U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the drug Aduhelm, produced by American biotechnology company Biogen with Japan’s Eisai Co., to treat patients with Alzheimer’s (老年痴呆症) disease. The approval was based on study results showing that the drug seemed “ 11 likely” to benefit Alzheimer’s patients, the FDA said.The decision, which could 12 millions of Alzheimer’s patients and their families, has sparked disagreements among medical researchers. While the drug was shown to be effective in slowing the mental decline in patients’ suffering from the disease, it was not proven to be effective in 13 its effects, the Associated Press reported. citing a study. The rate of mental decline in patients that had been administered Aduhelm was slowed by 22 percent when compared to patients who had received a placebo (安慰剂). But even given these results, on a test that is conducted to evaluate the cognitive and 14 abilities of a patient, patients who were administered Adubelm only showed an increase of 0.39 in their- scores. And it’s unclear how such metrics (度量标准) translate into practical benefits, like greater 15 or the ability to recallimportant details.The FDA’s review of the drug has become a flashpoint in 16 debates over standards used to evaluate therapies for hard-to-treat conditions. On one side, groups representing Alzheimer’s patients and their families say any new therapy - even one of small benefit -deserves approval. But many experts warn that 17 the drug could set a dangerous example by opening the door to treatments of questionable benefit.Alzheimer’s is an irreversible, 18 brain disorder that slowly attacks areas of the brain that are essential to memory, reasoning, communication, and basic daily tasks. In the final stages of the disease, the patients will lose the ability to 19 . Science doesn’t fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s, but there’s broad agreement that the brain plaque (斑点) that is being 20 by Aduhelm is one of the contributing factors. Evidence suggests family history, education, and chronic conditions like heart disease may all play a role. “This is a sign of hope but not the final answer,” said Dr. Richard Hodes, director of the U. S. National Institute on Aging.三、完形填空Some people like to read the instructions from start to finish before they take action while others study the diagrams and then jump right in. This 21 for one approach over another when learning new information is not uncommon. Indeed, the notion that people learn in different ways is such a universal belief in American culture that there is a thriving industry dedicated to 22 learning styles and training teachers to meet the needs of different learners.Just because a notion is popular, 23 , doesn’t make it true. A recent review of learning styles found evidence to clearly support the idea that outcomes are 24 when instructional techniques align with (匹配) individuals’ learning styles. Most previous investigations on learning styles focused on classroom learning, and assessed whether instructional style 25 outcomes for different types of learners. But is the 26 really where most of the serious learning occurs? Some might argue that, in this era of flipped classrooms and online course materials, students 27 more of the information on their own. That might explain why instructional style in the classroom matters little. It also 28 the possibility that learning styles do matter. Perhaps a 29 between students’ individual learning styles and their study strategies is thekey to ideal outcomes.To explore this 30 , researchers asked students enrolled in an anatomy class (解剖课) to complete an online learning styles assessment, answer questions about their study strategies and report details about the 31 they used outside of class (e. g. flash cards, review of lecture notes, anatomy coloring books).Scores suggested that most students used multiple learning styles, but that no particular style 32 better outcomes than another. The focus in this study, however, was not on whether a particular learning style was more 33 . Despite knowing their own, self-reported learning preferences, nearly 70% of students 34 to employ study techniques that supported those preferences. Given the popular belief that learning styles matter, and the fact that many students 35 poor academic performance on the lack of a match between their learning style and teachers’ instructional methods, one might expect students to rely on techniques that support their personal learning preferences when working on their own. 21．A．preference B．tendency C．phenomenon D．practice 22．A．identifying B．exposing C．revealing D．establishing 23．A．therefore B．moreover C．however D．instead 24．A．best B．acceptable C．disappointing D．undesirable 25．A．impacted B．challenged C．confirmed D．supported 26．A．network B．classroom C．school D．lecture 27．A．require B．collect C．master D．demand 28．A．limits B．eliminates C．examines D．raises 29．A．comparison B．link C．balance D．match 30．A．issue B．possibility C．field D．proposal 31．A．equipment B．techniques C．notebooks D．assistance 32．A．originated in B．resulted from C．resulted in D．took over 33．A．important B．advantageous C．meaningful D．popular 34．A．failed B．managed C．struggled D．attempted 35．A．count B．concentrate C．blame D．conduct四、阅读理解I was sure that I was to be killed. I became terribly nervous. I fumbled (摸索) in my pockets to see if there were any cigarettes, which had escaped their search. I found one and because of my shaking hands, I could barely get it to my lips. But I had no matches; they had taken those. I looked through the bars at my jailer. He did not make eye contact with me. I called out to him, “Have you got a light?” He looked at me, shrugged and came over to light my cigarette. As he came close and lit the match, his eyes unconsciously locked with mine. At that moment, I smiled. I don’t know why I did that. Perhaps it was nervousness, perhaps it was because, when you get very close, one to another, it is very hard not to smile. In any case, I smiled. In that instant, it was as though a spark jumped across the gap between our two hearts, our two human souls. I know he didn’t want to, but my smile leaped through the bars and generated a smile on his lips, too. He lit my cigarette but stayed near, looking at me directly in the eyes and continuing to smile.I kept smiling at him, now aware of him as a person and not just a jailer. And his looking at me seemed to have a new dimension too.“Do you have kids?” he asked.“Yes, here, here.”I took out my wallet and nervously fumbled for the pictures of my family. He, too, took out the pictures of his family and began to talk about his plans and hopes for them. My eyes filled with tears. I said that I feared that I’d never see my family again, never have the chance to see them grow up. Tears came to his eyes, too. Suddenly, without another word, he unlocked my cell and silently led me out. Out of the jail, quietly and by back routes, out of the town. There, at the edge of town, he released me. And without another word, he turned back toward the town.My life was saved by a smile, yes, the smile- the unaffected, unplanned, natural connection between people. I really believe that if that part of you and that part of me could recognize each other, we wouldn’t be enemies. We couldn’t have hate or envy or fear.36．The underlined sentence indicates that the author and the jailer started to have a ________ conversation.A．less impersonal B．more intense C．less formal D．more friendly 37．Which is true based on the first paragraph?A．My hands were shaking because of fear.B．The jailer was going to shoot me.C．I smile8 because I had to beg for life.D．He smiled to me because he wanted to. 38．Their eyes were filled with tears because they both ________.A．took out the pictures of their families B．missed their families far awayC．had plans and hopes for future D．feared that they would die39．How does a smile succeed in saving the author’s life?A．By asking for the jailer to light a cigarette.B．By planning for an exchange of family pictures.C．By establishing natural connection between people.D．By hiding the human feelings of hate, envy or fear.FAQs on preparing your ApplicationQ: Should I target my Application to a specific Job Opening (JO)?A: Yes. Naturally, a customized cover note will also help you focus on the key aspects of your Application that relate to the JO, but it is also in your interest to target the Application according to the responsibilities and competencies of the position.Q: What’s the difference between duties and achievements?A: Duties describe the specific responsibilities of your job. They accurately reflect what you are doing or have done in each of your previous jobs. In other words, it is the “what you do” of your job. Achievements describe in specific terms “how well” you did in your job.Q: Many of my achievements are team-based, how do I draft them in my Application?A: You should include your team-based achievements in your Application. Indicate that you were part of a team, and describe your specific role in reaching the goal.FAQs on general Application guidelinesQ: Can I save my Application?A: Yes. You should save your Application when you make changes and/or update it. It is recommended that you save different versions of your Application in Word format and then edit the Application online according to the post for which you are applying.Q: Can I update my Application to apply for a new JO?A: Yes. Each time you apply for a new JO, we recommend that you review your Application and update it, if appropriate, or target it to better reflect your suitability for the new JO. Your updates will not affect the content of Applications previously submitted against other JOs.Q: Must I use up all the available characters in each section of my Application?A: No. In fact, doing so may result in an unnecessary lengthy Application. Unless you have an enormous range of experiences, there is no reason to use up all the space given. Applicants are encouraged to list their duties and achievements in a clear and brief manner.40．Which of the following descriptions best shows your achievements?A．I’ve developed various interests, ranging from oil painting to designing model.B．I’m good at creating proposals for new product ideas aimed at a specific market.C．I’m in charge of the clearance, production and distribution of information material.D．I succeeded in directing a video presentation, assisting our group to win the first prize. 41．If you want to apply for another JO, you’d better __________.A．target your focus on your interest in the JOB．save your latest application in Word formatC．prepare one application with all your competenciesD．update your application to match new requirements42．Applicants are expected to __________ in their applications.A．introduce what JOs they have previously applied toB．list the greatest achievements they have made in detailC．give key information about their experiences and achievementsD．provide the results of their tests, assessments and examinationsAtlantis is the legendary island that sank beneath the waves in the distant past, taking down with it an advanced civilization. Is it possible that we will ever find it? Or, more importantly did it even exist?The short answer to both: No. All available evidence indicates that the philosopher Plato, sometime around 360 B．C．, invented the island nation to illustrate a point about the dangers of aggressive imperialism (势力扩张). In Plato’s telling, Atlantis was no utopia. Rather, it was a centrist to an idealized version of Athens from long before Plato’s time. This ancient Athens was very similar to Plato’s notion of the ideal state. Plato laid out the details for what such a state would look like in his famous work, The Republic. It should be small and virtuous. The residents of Atlantis, on the other hand, were eventually “filled with an unjust lust for possessions and power,” according to Plato’s character who described the island.In Plato’s texts, Atlantis was “larger than Libya and Asia combined,” (which, in Plato’s time. would have referred to modern- day northern Africa and over half of Turkey). It was situated in the Atlantic Ocean, somewhere outward from the Strait of Gibraltar. It’s a landmass large enough that, if it really existed somewhere underwater in the Atlantic, it would certainly appear on sonar maps of the ocean floor.So how did Atlantis come to represent a lost utopic civilization? For that, you can mostly blame (or thank) Ignatius Donnelly. In 1882, the former U. S. Congressman published Atlantis: The Antediluvian World. The book laid out 13 hypotheses, centered on the idea that Atlantis had truly existed, and indeed represented a place “where early mankind dwelt for ages in peace and happiness. According to Donnelly, Atlantis was the original source of many ancient civilizations around the world. If one followed the clues in Plato’s writing, Donnelly believed, Atlantis could be found. He was inspired by a remarkable discovery in the early 1870s. An amateur archaeologist claimed to have unearthed the legendary city of Troy based on Homer’s The Iliad. If Troy, long thought to be fictional, was real, why shouldn’t Atlantis be, too?Donnelly was certain of his theory, predicting that hard evidence of the sunken city would soon be found, and that museums around the world would one day be filled with artifacts fromAtlantis. Yet about 140 years have passed without a trace of evidence. The Atlantis legend has been kept alive, fueled by the public’s imagination and fascination with the idea of a hidden. long-lost utopia. Yet the “lost city of Atlantis was never lost; it is where it always was: in Plato’s books.43．What can we learn about Plato?A．He predicted that Atlantis would be destroyed by aggressive imperialism.B．He was inspired by utopia to gradually form the notion of the ideal state.C．He created the setting in which residents of Atlantis were not virtuous.D．He witnessed Atlanteans’ pursuit of an unjust lust for possessions and power. 44．Homer’s The Iliad is mentioned ________.A．to demonstrate the actual existence of the legendary city of Troy.B．as indirect evidence of the credibility of Plato’s account of Atlantis.C．because it is a great piece of fictional writing about an ancient legend.D．because it contains many clues about the legendary city of Troy.45．According to the passage, Atlantis was ________.A．a long-lost small utopia with many virtuous residents.B．a large landmass situated in the Atlantic Ocean.C．the original source of many ancient civilizations.D．Plato’s invention against which to highlight his ideal.46．Which of the following is the best title for this passage?A．Plato, Atlantis and How the City Collapsed and Finally Got LostB．Plato Told a Lie, and Ignatius Donnelly was to Blame for ItC．The History, Legends, and Evidence of the Lost City of AtlantisD．Where Is the Lost City of Atlantis - and Does It Even Exist?Bringing Light to the Darkness with Crisco ArtMost paintings are best enjoyed in galleries with good lighting. But an Italian artist who goes by the name Crisco is changing the way we look at paintings with a new approach: glow (发光）－in-the-dark paint.Crisco's paintings are beautiful in normal lighting, but it is when the lights go down thatthey really come alive. 47 His art mostly shows landscapes. Trees, horizons, and especially starry skies come alive with the glow of his paints. At the center of most of his work, there is often a human or animal figure. The figure may be just a shadow surrounded by the glowing colors, but it often appears to be the source of the light. 48Instead, they are all bright pictures of hope, life, wonder, and growth. They are Crisco's way of adding a little light to the world.Crisco's full name is Cristoforo Scorpiniti. 49 Instead of letting a negative experience get the best of him, he threw himself into a new pursuit: art. According to Crisco, he paints with glowing colors to inspire hope. Though his paintings often show night scenes that look good in the dark, Crisco does not focus on the darkness. Instead, he uses his paintings to express positivity by creating light in the darkness.A lot of his best work has come out of just painting what he felt at the time without any plan or structure. 50 With over half a million followers on Instagram, Crisco is already popular on social media for his unique paintings. He'll surely only get more famous in the future for his inspiring paintings that beautifully mix darkness and light.A．In addition to painting on canvas, Crisco also paints on musical instruments. B．However, no matter what the scene is, none of the paintings focus on the darkness.C．His paintings take you on an unknown adventure into an unknown space, reminding you to be alert and brave.D．Through the use of glowing paint, he brings a sense of magic and energy to the scenes that he creates.E．Studies have shown that expressing themselves through art can help people with depression and anxiety.F．As a self-taught artist, he found his passion for art at a dark time in his life when he found himself suddenly out of work.五、书面表达51．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Are EV Really Environmentally Friendly?Many consumers are opting for an electric vehicle (EV) or plug- in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to replace their polluting gas-powered cars. These electrified vehicles are rising to popularity on the premise of environmental conservation and eliminating the need for harmful emissions. There are a couple of things. however, to consider before concluding that EVs are the most environmentally friendly option for consumers.Where do electric cars get their energy? Although EVs create no emissions on board, they typically draw power from lithium- ion batteries. These batteries require charging, either at home or via a publicly accessible charging station. Since EV charging infrastructure is mainly reliant on the power grid - specifically, the grid draws power from plants like coal plants - although your EV does not produce any harmful emissions as you drive it, burning fossil fuels is involved in fueling it. Moreover, temperature extremes like excessive coldness or heat can dramatically reduce lithium-ion battery life. Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Engineering and Technology says that the most extreme cases of coldness will compromise efficiency by as much as 40%. The decreased efficiency is an issue if the power stored in the battery packs of EVs is sourced from fossil fuel- burning.Besides the power source, metal s such as lithium and cobalt are wrapped up in environmentally and socially questionable processes, too. One of the first environmental issues lithium batteries pose is how to dispose of them properly. In an average battery recycling plant, all parts of the battery are shredded into a powder using a mechanical shredder and then either melted or dissolved into acid — recycling lithium batteries isn’t as simple. Lithium batteries are typically made up of a mix of different elements including cobalt, nickel, manganese and iron —cobalt especially known to be a hazardous substance. In addition, most studies associate lithium mining in South America from salt brine with salinization (盐化) of freshwater that the locals need to survive. Since the mineral contains dangerous substances, the mining process also contaminates the local water basins. So, lithium extraction exposes the local ecosystems to poisoning and other related health problems._______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________六、翻译52．他那种急于求成的心态让他无缘冠军宝座。
2024届吉林省长春市高三上学期质量监测(一)英语试题
2024届吉林省长春市高三上学期质量监测（一）英语试题一、听力选择题1. What will the woman do next?A．Check the bill.B．Offer the man a salad.C．Invite the man to dinner.2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．A job.B．A training course.C．An interesting experience.3. What problem does the man encounter?A．A time conflict.B．A troublesome accountant.C．An undecided marketing plan.4. What are the speakers talking about?A．Pocket money.B．The value of money.C．Money saving.5. What should the boy do in the woman’s opinion?A．Revise for the exams right away.B．Rewrite his English paper.C．Wait for the exam result.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When will ler pick up the speakers?A．At 9:00 am.B．At 2:00pm.C．At 5:00 pm.2. Where will the speakers be at 6:00 pm?A．In the hotel.B．On the banana farm.C．In the butterfly park.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who knocked over the vase?A．The cat.B．The woman.C．The man.2. Who did the vase belong to at first?A．The woman’s mother.B．The woman’s grandma.C．The woman’s friend.3. What did the speakers decide to do?A．Fix the vase themselves.B．Buy a new vase at an antique store.C．Have the vase repaired somewhere.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
河北省2024-2025学年高三上学期9月月考英语试题
河北省2024-2025学年高三上学期9月月考英语试题一、听力选择题1．What will the man probably do next?A．Make a cake.B．Take part in a race.C．Stop at the supermarket. 2．What does the man advise the woman to do?A．Take a few risks.B．Watch out for potential dangers.C．Avoid harming the natural system.3．What does the man intend to do?A．Buy a house.B．Expand his house.C．Advertise his house. 4．What are the speakers talking about?A．Drink orders.B．Items on the menu.C．Their favorite fruit. 5．Who is Elle most likely to be?A．Elena’s sister.B．John’s daughter.C．John’s elder sister.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What do we know about Rob Brown?A．He will graduate next year.B．He takes an interest in cooking.C．He’s dissatisfied with Stacy’s service.7．What problem does Stacy find out?A．Rob clicked the wrong birth date.B．Rob selected the wrong year for his class.C．Rob didn’t know how to register for the course.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
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高三上学期期末考试英语试题第Ⅰ卷（满分100分）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。
1. Where will the woman go?A. The Town Center.B. The shopping mall.C. The tea shop.2. How does the man feel about the interview?A. Nervous.B. Excited.C. Confident.3. What will the speakers do next?A. Watch the movie.B. Go home.C. Go to dinner.4. What are the speakers doing?A. Playing a game.B. Drawing pictures.C. Telling a joke.5. When is the deadline of the report?A. Oct. 15.B. Oct. 20.C. Oct. 25.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6和第7题。
6. What does the man want to do?A. Go to the bedroom and have a rest.B. Help the woman with dinner.C. Clean up the bedroom.7. Why doesn’t the woman want the man to lie down on the bed?A. The dinner will be ready soon.B. Lots of clothes are on the bed.C. His Christmas gift is in the bedroom.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who is Mrs. Brown?A. Nicole’s teacher.B. Bob’s mom.C. Nicole’s host family mom.9. How does Mrs. Brown like Nicole?A. She is good at cooking.B. She is nice and funny.C. She works hard at school.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does Parker think about his parents?A. Unfair.B. Careless.C. Strict.11. How old is Parker’s sister?A. 2.B. 6.C. 8.12. What does Sue suggest to Parker?A. Setting an alarm for cleaning up.B. Talking with his parents.C. Avoiding playing games with his sister.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What, are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Taking photos.B. Dancing.C. Playing soccer.14. What is the man’s job?A. A soccer coach.B. A photographer.C. A ballet teacher.15. What is the weather like today?A. Hot.B. Cold.C. Windy.16. How much will the woman pay?A. $80.B. $ 100.C. $120.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did this story happen?A. A week ago.B. 5 years ago.C. 20 years ago.18. Where did the story happen?A. On the playground.B. In a bookstore.C. In a barbershop.19. How long did the boy stay with Tommy after Mark left?A. 1 hour.B. 1.5 hours.C. 2 hours.20. What’s the relationship between the boy and Mark?A. Strangers.B. Father and son.C. Barber and customer.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
AYou may be familiar with those quotes, but seldom can you associate these quotes with those outstanding women behind them, not to mention the great work they did.★“Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart.”—Anne Frank (1929 — 1945) Hiding from the German forces, Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl, was gifted a diary by her father when she was 13. However, her diary was published after her death in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp at the age of 15. The diary served as a unique eye-witness account of life during Holocaust (mass murder of about six million Jews during World War II) and it became one of the world’s most read books.★“Not all of us can do great things• But we can do small things with great love.”—Mother Teresa (1910 — 1997) Mother Teresa, the Nobel Peace Prize winner (1979), aimed at looking after those childrenwho had nobody to look after them through her own orde r “the Missionaries of Charity”. She worked tirelessly towards her goal until her ill-health forced her to step down in March 1997, after which she took her last breath in September 1997.★“If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise o n anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.”—Margaret Thatcher (1925 — 2013) Margaret Thatcher was loved and hated equally for some of her policies but she never compromise (妥协). She was known as “the Iron Lady” for her leadership style. From being a grocer’s daughter to graduating from Oxford University to becoming a banister, she went on to become Britain’s first and to date, only female Prime Minister elected in 1979 and the country’s fifth longest serving leader.★“I knew someone had to ta ke the first step and I made up my mind not to move.”—Rosa Parks (1913 — 2005) Also known as “the first lady of civil rights”, Rosa Parks was a pioneer of civil rights in a racially segregated Alabama in 1950s. In 1955, she refused to give away her seat to a white passenger in a bus, disobeying the bus driver’s orders. This act of hers sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott that crippled the state capital’s public transport system.21. What did Anne Frank describe in her diary?A. The great gift her father sent her.B. Jewish family traditions.C. The sad life of Jews during Holocaust.D. Her survival from Bergen-Belsen camp.22. What was Mother Teresa honored for?A. Her work in helping the homeless children.B. Her efforts to promote her religious belief.C. Her great courage to battle against her disease.D. Her spirit of pursuing life-long career success.23. Margaret Thatcher earned her title of “the Iron Lady” for .A. her rich family backgroundB. her style of never compromisingC. the good education she had receivedD. being elected the first woman leader24. What did Rosa Parks mean by saying “I made up my mind not to move”?A. She would stay in Montgomery to fight against Bus Boycott.B. She decided to live in America in spite of hardship.C. She hated the impoliteness of the white passenger.D. She refused to offer her seat to a white person in the bus.BExperts generally consider BMI for kids to be a good measure of body fat, at least among heavier children. But in some cases it might be misleading. Athletic kids, in particular, may fall into the overweight category when they are actually muscular.Your child’s BMI is important, but it is only a piece of the picture. If a BMI percentile (体重指数) indicates that your child is not within the healthy range, she needs a complete weight and lifestyle evaluation with a doctor.Experts recommend that kids of all ages and all weight categories follow these healthy guidelines to keep weight in control. It’s easy to remember them as “5 — 2 — 1 —0” every day.5 > Everyone in your family needs five servings of vegetables and fruit. Keep serving them even if kids don’t eat them. If they see a food over and over, they’re more likely to try it in the end.2 > Limit TV-watching to no more than 2 hours a day. Family members who use other “screens”—video games or computers, for instance, get less TV time. And kick the TV out of all bedrooms.1 > Get 1 hour of physical activity. Add up the minutes each family member is moving —it should be 60 minutes or more for each person. Start small and keep adding if necessary.0 > That’s how many sugar-sweetened beverages you should have a day. Juice drinks such as lemonade and fruit punch, sodas, tea, and coffee can all have added sugar. Stick to water and reduced-fat milk instead.25. In the author’s opinion, BMI .A. shows the state of children’s health exactlyB. plays an important role in children athleticsC. can’t be considered as the only standardD. was created by some experts to mislead parents26. What should we d o according to “5 — 2 — 1 —0” healthy guidelines?A. Drink tea instead of milk or coffee every day.B. Get 1 hour of physical activity at a time.C. Keep serving vegetables and fruit to kids.D. Stop watching TV or playing video games.27. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To argue and discuss.B. To doubt and criticise.C. To examine and comment.D. To inform and suggest.CJohn D. Rockefeller once said, “The ability to deal with people is as purchasable a commodity (日用品) as sugar or coffee. And I will pay more for that ability than for any other under the sun. ”Wouldn’t you suppose that every college in the land would conduct courses to develop the highest-priced ability under the sun? But if there was one, it would not escape my attention.The University of Chicago conducted a survey to determine what adults want to study. That survey cost $ 25,000 and took two years. The last part of the survey was made in Meriden, Connecticut. It had been chosen as a typical American town. Every adult in Meriden was interviewed and requested to answer 156 questions such as “What is your business or profession? Your education? How do you spend your spare time? What is your income? Your hobbies? Your ambitions? Your problems? What subjects are you m ost interested in studying?” and so on. That survey revealed that health is the prime interest of adults and that their second interest is people; how to understand and get along with people; how to make people like you; and how to winothers to your way of thinking.So the committee conducting this survey decided to conduct such a course for adults in Meriden. They searched for a practical textbook on the subject and found none. Finally they approached one of the world’s outstanding authorities on adult ed ucation and asked him if he knew of any book that met the needs of this group. “No,” he replied, “I know what those adults want. But the book they need has never been written.”I knew from experience that this statement was true, for I myself had been searching for years to discover a practical handbook on human relations. Since no such book existed, I have tried to write one for use in my own courses. And here it is. I hope you like it.28. What does John D. Rockefeller suggest about the ability to deal with people?A. It is as easy as drinking a coffee.B. It is very important in everyday life.C. It is affordable for everybody.D. It is more expensive than expected.29. What is the purpose of the survey conducted by the University of Chicago?A. To find out what adults desire to learn.B. To show what the adults’ ambitions are.C. To identify what skill is most needed for adults.D. To explain what changed people’s life.30. What challenge did the committee have to face when conducting the course?A. Less financial support.B. No proper textbook available.C. Fewer qualified teachers.D. Lack of enough appeal.31. We can learn that the author wrote a book about .A. conducting a scientific surveyB. changing your way of thinkingC. developing good human relationsD. giving a practical business courseD2017 was an influential year for artificial intelligence (人工智能), not just in terms of the advancement of the technology itself, but also for the development of our understanding of AI’simpact on our society.When we talk about AI, often we focus on the belief that it is going to take away certain types of jobs. However, we often ignore the fact that this technology will also slowly spread into most of our lives.Thanks to the development of AI, we are on the highway of IA, (human) intelligence augmentation (增强). Despite the great steps we’ve made in AI development and will continue to make in 2018, we are still years away from AI fully replacing human jobs. However, we are much closer to seeing the impact of AI spread into almost every job and the growth in human intelligence.Take a doctor for example: AI will soon be able to detect and diagnose common diseases more quickly and accurately than humans. Now, doctors can spend more of their time explaining the possible diagnoses, communicating with patients and developing unique, reliable treatment plans that are most effective for each specific patient.However, AI is so powerful and its adoption will only accelerate as it begins to help our work and allow us to focus on the parts of our job that are most important. But part of why AI is so attractive is also why it’s so dangerous. That is, that same power allows AI that are making incorrect decisions to do so with greater speed and impact than humans have ever had.This is why, as AI becomes more useful in 2018, it will also become more closely examined. 2018 will be the year when companies purchasing AI products don’t just ask about the power of AI—they will make sure that it is tested carefully in advance, minimizing their potential unexpected impact.32. What does the author suggest in the first two paragraphs?A. Many jobs should be replaced by AI in the future.B. People should think more about the impact of AI.C. AI is too abstract for ordinary people to understand.D. People care little about the development of AI.33. The author takes the example of “the doctor” to explain that .A. AI always makes right decisionsB. doctors will lose their jobs very soonC. human intelligence grows with AID. humans are no better than AI in medicine34. What will b e the focus about AI in 2018 according to the author’s prediction?A. The safety of AI.B. The possibility of replacing humans.C. Cost reduction.D. Power augmentation.35. What is the author’s attitude towards AI?A. Indifferent.B. Negative.C. Doubtful.D. Objective.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。