高三上学期期中考试英语试题
福建省泉州市2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中考试 英语含答案
福建省泉州2025届高中毕业班英语检测2024.11高三英语（答案在最后）本试卷共19题满分150分考试时间：120分钟注意事项：1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上．2．考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上．请按照题号在各题的答题区域（黑色线框）内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效．在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效．3．选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号；非选择题答案使用0.5毫米的黑色中性（签字）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚．4．保持答题卡卡面清洁，不折叠、不破损．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回．一、听力选择题1．What has Peter been doing to annoy Wendy?A．Studying late at night.B．Using up all the milk.C．Leaving the milk out.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2．Where are the speakers probably?A．On a game show.B．In a spaceship.C．In a bank.3．Who was the first woman in space?A．Anna Edison.B．Sally K.Ride.C．Valentina Tereshkova.4．What does the man say about the boss?A．He is tall.B．He is kind.C．He is childlike. 5．What is the man trying to do?A．Sit down.B．Buy a chair.C．Take a seat back. 6．Where will the speakers meet the woman’s mother?A．At the farm house.B．At the restaurant.C．At the hotel bar.二、完形填空Gang(团伙)tensions were rising at Southwood High School.Some community activists held a(n)7meeting with parents and the principal.A group of the fathers8 decided it was time to make their9known on campus.That’s how Dads on Duty was born with its goal—make sure the kids are safe.Around40 men organized into six-person shifts,with two shifts on campus every day.They10the day after the meeting.These people11their own schedules and commitments without complaint.Some of them are fathers of kids at the school,while others are not but expect the youth in their community to know they have an entire village behind them.Now,anyone who wants to enter the school with12will have to avoid energetic papa bears,big smiles and many dad jokes.It’s hard to be a tough guy when somebody’s uncle has just13you into checking your shoelaces for countless times,only to find that they are not, in fact,untied.Since Dads on Duty arrived on campus,gang battles have dramatically declined.“The school has been happy,you can feel it,”said one student.Another told the Washington Post,“They 14all the kids like we’re their own children.”The dads aren’t meant to15security guards.If they do see a fight may occur,they get security on the scene as soon as possible.Their presence is meant to be more16 than reactionary.7．A．private B．difficult C．emergency D．scheduled 8．A．on duty B．in attendance C．at work D．under guard 9．A．voice B．status C．effort D．presence 10．A．started B．practiced C．gathered D．prepared 11．A．check B．maintain C．sacrifice D．arrange 12．A．confusion B．anger C．fright D．shock 13．A．tricked B．persuaded C．forced D．scared 14．A．trust in B．interact with C．make fun of D．look up to15．A．change B．become C．replace D．criticize 16．A．practical B．extraordinary C．temporary D．preventive三、阅读理解The only words you need to say after receiving a compliment(赞美)are“thank you”.But you know that's easier said than done.There are many reasons why you have a hard time accepting compliments.17It's a three step process.First,believe what people tell you.If you're still having a hard time taking the compliment,double check.And if it's still hard to accept then you'll have to check yourself.18For example,if you're six feet tall and I say,“Wow,you're tall!”I'm being honest.I'm five foot nine,so plenty of people are tall compared to me.I'm expressing that subjectively,from my shorter vantage point,you are tall.I'm not saying everyone would agree with me.Just like if I say City of God is a great movie,I'm not saying you have to think it's a great movie.You have to listen carefully to compliments.It's not always obvious if you're being complimented for something only others can observe.If you are five foot six inches tall,and weigh seventy pounds,I would say you are slim.But if you are comparing yourself to someone who is shorter,and weighs five pounds less than you,you might call yourself plump.In this extreme example,the outside perspective is more accurate than the internal one.19 If you're still struggling to accept a compliment,you don't just have to take someone at their word.It can be hard to accept an opinion when it's the opposite of yours,so call in reinforcements. Ask someone else what they think.20You can ask two or three or four more people if two isn't enough.21If you mislead or lie to people about your opinions,then it's not surprising that you have a hard time trusting that people's compliments are genuine.Be more honest with people around you,and you'll find it much easier to believe what people say about you.A．They will be the tie breaker.B．You can check with someone else instead.C．The causes are complicated but the path to accepting compliments is simpler.D．How honest are you with your friends and family when they ask for your opinion? E．When someone is trying to pay you a compliment,they are speaking subjectively. F．When someone pays you a compliment,they are speaking about something that is observable. G．Similarly,when I call you smart or funny,I'm commenting based on my definition of smart or funny,that's how I see you.Have you considered contributing your skills and expertise virtually towards achieving sustainable human development efforts?Through the Online Volunteering service of the United Nations Volunteers(UNV)programme,you can connect with UN agencies,governments,public institutions and civil society organizations—from any device,anywhere in the world.While extending your network,you can also get first-hand practical experience.Requirements:·To sign up on the Unified Volunteering Platform and apply for Online Volunteer assignments,you must be at least18years of age.·There is no particular background required to become an Online Volunteer.Each Online Volunteer assignment is different and has its own requirements,set by the host organization.·As an Online Volunteer,you can only support organizations remotely in assignments up to20 hours per week for a maximum of12weeks for each assignment.Criteria and service rules:·Online Volunteers are not under contract with the UNV programme or the engaging organization.·Online Volunteers do not receive any kind of financial benefits.·For each Online Volunteering assignment,a maximum of25Online Volunteers can be engaged. Procedures:·Volunteers find assignments of their interest and apply.·Organizations select the volunteers they want to engage.·Volunteers and organizations work together online.·Volunteers and organizations provide feedback on their cooperation.·Organizations issue an electronic certificate of appreciation to their volunteers. 22．Through the UNV programme,one can______.A．travel around the world B．improve their network skillsC．set up civil society organizations D．work on sustainable development23．Which is a requirement for the applicants?A．Being no less than18years.B．Finishing25online assignments.C．Working at least20hours a week.D．Having some practical experience.24．When working in the UNV programme,volunteers will______.A．sign a contract with an organizationB．find tasks of their interest and applyC．get a paper certificate of appreciationD．receive some kind of financial benefitsYou may not get enough physical activity throughout the day,especially since sitting still is required or encouraged in many jobs,at school,and in social situations.But there’s something you should know.Being physically inactive or sedentary(久坐不动的)can increase health risks.25What counts as being physically inactive?While there is no strict definition of what can be considered a sedentary lifestyle, researchers have a few different measures to assess what a sedentary lifestyle is.One measure is the time an individual spends seated or reclining(向后倚靠)during waking hours.26 Some other researchers label people inactive or sedentary if they take fewer than5,000pedometer (计步器)steps per day.27In the short term,being inactive can increase depression or anxiety.It can also affect the way the body processes fats and sugars in the diet and lead to some weight gain if you aren’t burning enough calories.Over the long term,sedentary lifestyles increase the risk of death from cardiovascular(心血管的)disease,diabetes,and cancer.How can you prevent being inactive?Health authorities recommend exercise at a medium level for either30minutes a day for five days a week or a total of2hours and30minutes per week.Walking is an easy activity to add to your day.28A pedometer or fitness band can show you whether you are getting enough steps.Many people aim to take10,000steps per day,which indicates that you have met your daily physical activity goal.29but the value of being more physically active is worth it for its many benefits.A．How harmful is it?B．What’s the drawback of sedentary lifestyle?C．Fixing a sedentary lifestyle takes some conscious effort at first,D．Now let’s learn about whether you might be classified as inactive or sedentary. E．Simply walking more or doing household chores positively impacts health,F．It can work to break up sitting time and add steps hourly throughout the day. G．Spending four to six waking hours sitting or lying down is considered sedentary.TikTok has many clever tips and tricks to make life a little easier.From creative advice to practical skills,there is something for everyone on the video sharing App.Many of these methods have left viewers open-mouthed at their simplicity or scratching their heads as why they hadn’t thought of them first.But to save you some boring scrolling(滚屏),we have made a list of the best TikTok life tips in2021.Ready to be impressed?Chop onionsChopping onions is an emotional experience or,at least,it looks it.The vegetable can make us tear up,and salty liquid flowing down your cheeks is never a stylish look.However,a woman created a makeshift protective gear out of a hooded sweatshirt(连帽运动衫)and a pan cover. Next step,New York Fashion Week.Clean car headlightsIt is vital that your cars headlights stay in good working order so as to keep you safe.If yours are fogged up,just use a lemon and some baking soda.Many netizens have claimed that this method can save them some serious cash.Bathe your dogIf your dog hates having a bath,why not try peanut butter?While this one may seem ridiculous,one TikTok video has shown it is effective.In the clip the pet can be seen licking it off the side of the tub,as the owner cleans his fur.“I don’t even know I am having a bath.All I know is peanut butter,”the caption(字幕)reads.30．What can we infer from the first TikTok life tip?A．Chopping onions can make you upset.B．You can find the protective gear in New York.C．The makeshift protective gear is creative.D．It’s stylish to have tears flowing down your cheeks.31．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A．The tips and tricks sound easy but are difficult to apply.B．You can use a lemon and some baking soda to bathe your dog.C．Cleaning car headlights with a lemon and some baking soda is economical.D．The author finds bathing a dog with the help of peanut butter ridiculous. 32．What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A．To analyze the reasons why people like TikTok.B．To share some clever tips and tricks found on TikTok.C．To come up with some practical suggestions on TikTok.D．To call on people to share more tips and tricks on TikTok.What motivates you to work or study harder?Is it the thought of success and all the amazing things that you can achieve,or is it the fear of failure and worry about all the things that can go wrong for you?Leaders,managers,and teachers have often used one of these ideas to inspire people to work harder and achieve more.33A recent study looked at the effect of fear-based strategies on British secondary school students.They found that if a test is seen as important,and students are optimistic that they can succeed,then the fear of failure can be used successfully by teachers to motivate these learners. However,if students are not confident,fear-based approaches could cause feelings of anxiety. 34The study also found that if students don’t care about the test,then,unsurprisingly,the fear of failure is not likely to motivate them.35It’s a fact that most new companies will fail.But does this motivate or prevent business people?Again,it’s not straightforward.The personal consequences of failure can be significant,and so founders may be motivated to work harder to avoid them.A study carried out on British and Canadian businessmen found that fear of failure can improve problem solving,as people are motivated to anticipate and resolve potential issues.36So it will help their business in the long run.37It can drive confident people to do better,but it can also increase our doubtsand turn them into barriers.A．It may motivate them more.B．But is one better than the other?C．Fear-based motivation is complicated.D．Then it can in turn lead them to do worse.E．Businessmen often run the risk of failure.F．They may also be inspired to learn new things.G．Is this idea beneficial for you to succeed?四、语法填空38．Beijing Olympic Park,also(know)as the Olympic Green,is located in Chaoyang District,Beijing,with a total land area of11.59square kilometers.（所给词的适当形式填空）五、书信写作39．假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，你和你校交换生Jim准备联合参加学校组织的校园文创设计大赛(Campus Cultural and Creative Design Competition),请给Jim发邮件，内容包括：1.分享你的创意;2.询问Jim的建议。
山东省聊城市2024-2025学年高三上学期英语期中考试英语试题(含解析)
2024~2025学年度第一学期期中教学质量检测高三英语试题注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
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）第一节（共5小题；每小1.5分，满分75分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirtA. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是C.1. What books does the woman usually read in the libraryA. Storybooks.B. Course books.C. Science books.2. What is Mike’s father nowA. An expressman.B. A teacher.C. A photographer.3. When does the woman expect to arrive at the destinationA. At about 4:00.B. At about 6:00.C. At about 6:30.4. What will the man probably do this weekendA. Practice tennisB. Play volleyball.C. Watch a baseball game.5. What are the speakers mainly talking aboutA. A training program.B. A singing contest.C. A karaoke bar.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。
河南省南阳市2023-2024学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题
2023 年秋期高中三年级期中质量评估英语试题说明：1. 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题，满分95分)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，满分55分)两部分。
2. 将所有答案均按题号填涂或填写在答题卡或答题纸相应的答题处，否则不得分。
满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题, 共 95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。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want his pie served with?A. Cream.B. Cheese.C. Nothing.2. Who is the woman probably?A. A customer.B. An eye specialist.C. An online shop owner.3. Which jeans will the boy wear?A. The white ones.B. The black ones.C. The blue ones.4. What does the man think of the woman's hair?A. Short hair suits her.B. She should grow it long.C. Her hair grows slowly.A. Once.B. Twice.C. Three time.第二节 (共15小题; 每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或读白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。
北京市第四中学2024-2025学年高三上学期期中英语试题(无答案)
高三英语（试卷满分为100分，考试时间为90分钟）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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
An Unexpected GiftTwelve-year-old Mathew Flores is different from other kids. He loves junk mail, and these advertisements were the only reading materials 1 to him. Once he asked his mailman it he could offer him some.The question 2 the mailman. He asked the boy the reason, and then recorded his 3 in his Facebook. "Today while delivering mail, I saw a boy reading ads, and he asked me for extra mail. Actually he wants to go to the library, but his family is very poor and can't 4 the bus."The mailman then asked his Facebook friends if they could 5 some books for the boy. He wrote, “Most kids want electronic products! But what he wants is books. It's great to see his rare 6 , and you may have seen him smile when I said I could help him!” “He is counting on me,” he concluded. “So I am counting on you!”The mailman thought the Facebook post might 7 50 to 60 books. But his 8 was passed on quickly, People from around the world, including the UK, Australia and India, have sent books. Hundreds of books have been delivered to the boy's door, with hundreds more 9 on their way.When books first started arriving, Flores was shocked by what happened. “I thought they were 10 ,but they indeed were for me." He says that he can't wait to share the books with other kids, and has promised to read every one.1. A. natural B. available C. common D. familiar2. A. frightened B disappointed C. surprised D. amused3. A. response B. effort C. decision D. comment4. A. own B. take C. share D. afford5. A. adjust B. examine C. spare D. publish6. A. desire B. effect C. purpose D. value7. A. give away B. bring in C. take on D. put up8. A. belief B. spirit C. secret D. request9. A. only B. nearly C. still D. thus10.A. mistaken B. helpless C. unusual D. awkward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。
山西省太原市2024-2025学年高三上学期期中考试 英语(含答案)
2024～2025学年第一学期高三年级期中学业诊断英语试卷（考试时间：上午10:15—12:15）说明：本试卷为闭卷笔答，答题时间120分钟，满分150分（不含听力）。
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写到答题卡上。
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 are the speakers mainly talking about?A．Transport options.B．A weekend plan.C．A business deal.2．What is the man going to do?A．Tidy up his room.B．Wind up the essay.C．Carry out a survey.3．When is the competition probably held?A．In February.B．On May Day.C．At the end of June.4．Where is Tom going this afternoon?A．To the computer lab.B．To the campus canteen.C．To the gym.5．Why didn’t the man see the movie yesterday?A．He isn’t a moviegoer.B．He needed a rest at home.C．He didn’t want to miss the exhibition.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。
河南省2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题(含解析)
2024-2025学年度（上）高三期中考试英语试题考试时间：120分钟；满分：120分注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将正确答案填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）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。
ADriver WantedClean driving license (执照).Must be of smart appearance.Age over 25.Apply to (申请): Capes Taxi, 17 Palace Road, Royston.Air Hostesses for International Flights WantedApplicants (申请者) must be between 20 and 33 years old.Height: 1. 6 m to 1. 75m.Education to GCSE standard.Two languages. Must be able to swim.Apply to: Recruitment (招聘) office, Southern Airlines, Heathrow Airport West. HR 37 KK.Teachers NeededFor private language school.Having college education.Teaching experience unnecessary.Apply to: The Director of Studies, Instant Languages Ltd. 279 Canal Street, Royston. 1．What prevents Jack, an experienced taxi driver, working for Capes Taxi?A．Unable to speak a foreign language.B．Punished for speeding and wrong parking.C．Fond of beer and wine.D．Not having college education.2．What prevents Mary, aged 25, becoming an air hostess?A．She has never worked as an air hostess before.B．She doesn't feel like working long hours flying abroad.C．She can't speak Japanese very well.D．She once broke a traffic law and was fined3．Which of the following is not mentioned in the three advertisements?A．Education.B．Working experience.C．Male or female.D．Marriage.B“Colour” and “color”, “favourite” and “favorite”, “honour” and “honor”… Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a “u”? Is it because they are lazy? Of course not. In fact, the difference in spelling was started by Noah Webster(1758 — 1843). He was a teacher who reformed (改革) English to make American identity (特征) stronger. Linguists (语言学家) celebrate his birthday on October 16 every year.After the Revolutionary War (1775 — 1783), Webster believed that Americans should have their own dictionary, rather than rely on British dictionaries. He dropped the British “u” in some words. And he changed “centre” into “center” for children to learn English by spelling words more like what they sounded. He used “subway” instead of British word “underground”. Some other examples are “soccer” and “football”, “fall” and “autumn”.Webster wasn’t shy about expressing his opinions. In defining (定义) preposterous(unreasonable), he wrote: “A republican government in the hands of female is preposterous.” Webster spent 28 years on the project before completing the 70,000-word dictionary with his American-style spelling in 1828. He also added local words.His dictionary was widely used in schools. Linguists believed it helped a new country achieve unity (统一) and cultural independence at a time when most people cared about political freedom.“He was the creator of our language and the creator of American identity,” said Joshua Kendall, who is working on a book about Webster. “He at last brought us together through our language.”4．Which is NOT true about Webster’s dictionary?A．It has local words in it.B．It is a 70,000-word dictionary.C．All the words are spelled without “u”.D．Its words are in American-style spelling.5．What does the underlined phrase “rely on” in Paragraph 2 mean?A．Depend on.B．Trust in.C．Put up with.D．Give up. 6．What do people think of Webster’s dictionary?A．It is the only dictionary that Americans still use today.B．It helped to bring Americans together besides its cultural influence.C．It has no influence on the development of American English.D．It helped to make American English more useful than British English.7．What’s the main idea of the passage?A．The development of the British English.B．American English is better than British English.C．Noah Webster added local words to the dictionary.D．Noah Webster wrote an American English dictionary and reformed English.COne August afternoon, Richard Allen dropped off his last passenger, Mrs. Carey. Lifting two grocery bags, he followed her across the yard and stood on the step of her house. Glancing up, he saw a large wasp (黄蜂) nest under the roof. Allen had heard that wasps can become more likely to sting (蜇) in summer. He mentioned this to Mrs. Carey, who had opened the door.“Oh, they don’t bother me,” she said lightly. “I go in and out all the time.”Anxiously, Allen looked at the nest again—— to see the wasps flying straight at him. “Hurry!” he shouted to Mrs. Carey. “Get in!”She stepped quickly inside. Allen ran for his mini-bus. Too late; they were upon him. Just as he jumped aboard, half a dozen red spots showed on his arm, and he felt more on his back and shoulders.As he was driving down the road, Allen felt as if something was burning at the back of his neck, and the “fire” was spreading forward toward his face. And immediate anxiety took hold of him.Allen knew that stings could cause some persons to die. But he had been stung the previous summer and the after-effects soon passed. However, what he didn’t know what that the first sting had turned his body into a time bomb waiting for the next to set off an explosion.Miles from the nearest medical assistance, Allen began to feel his tongue thick and heavy and his heartbeat louder. Most frightening, he felt his breathing more and more difficult. He reached for the radio mike (话筒), trying to call the mini-bus center, but his words were hardly understandable. Signals were also poor that far out. He knew a rescue team was on 24-hour duty at the Amherst Fire Department’s north station. So his best chance was to make a run for it.Rushing down the mountain, Allen tried not to panic, focusing his mind on each sharp turn. He was almost through the last of them when he felt sure he was going into shock (休克). Just then he reached for the radio mike again.“Call fire station,” he shouted, concentrating to form the words. “Emergency. Bee sting. Emergency. There in ten minutes.”“Five-ten,” the center replied.Hold on, Allen thought. Keep your eyes open. Breathe. Keep awake.At last he reached the station. Two firemen ran out. Allen felt their hands grasp him before he hit the ground. You made it, he thought.8．It is mentioned in the passage that wasps are more likely to attack when _______.A．there are huge noisesB．strangers are approachingC．the air is filled with food smellD．the hottest season comes around9．Allen didn’t know that if stung by wasps again, he would _______.A．have no after-effectsB．suffer from sharper painC．surely lose his lifeD．become more sensitive10．Allen failed at his first attempt to send his message to the mini-bus center because _______.A．he was unable to speak clearlyB．his radio equipment was poorC．he was in a state of shockD．no one was on duty11．Which would be the best title for the passage?A．Allen, A Helpless DriverB．Wasps, Bloody KillersC．A Race Against DeathD．War Against WaspsDArmy ants are mainly distributed in South America and Africa and mostly live in the Amazon River basin. They like to live in groups and generally one or two million in a group. They are migratory, have no fixed on the move. When encountering obstacles such as gaps, army ants are able to connect their bodies to each other and build a bridge for large groups of ants to pass through, saving crawling distance. The bridge can be built and removed very quickly, in seconds.Christopher Reid of the University of Sydney’s Insect Behaviour and Ecology Laboratory, said that when studying the ant bridge, he initially assumed that once the ant bridge was built the two end positions of the bridge would be fixed, and the bridge itself would be relatively stationary (不动的).However, after observation, it was found that the ant bridge would constantly change according to the army ants’ knowledge of the outside world. The ant bridge can move slowly from the original position, increasing the number of ants in the bridge, extending the length of the bridge, so that other ants may save a lot of efforts by using the ant bridge instead of taking other routes. In this way, it can continuously compress the distance to the target area.Meanwhile, the researchers have also found that the changing ant bridge does not always achieve the shortest distance. When the bridge is extended to a certain extent, the number of ants involved in the construction of the ant bridge will not continue to increase, and the length of the bridge will stop growing.Researchers believe that army ants use the best methods in the construction of bridges. Since the ants involved in building the bridge are unable to participate in other work, the colony stops putting in more ants as soon as it finds that the number of ants put into extending the bridge is out of balance with the number of ants needed for other jobs.12．What is mainly introduced about army ants in paragraph 1?A．Their migration.B．Their distribution.C．Their living habits.D．Their hunting targets.13．What did the research find about the bridge built by army ants ?A．It becomes longer constantly.B．It keeps unchanged once built.C．It achieves the shortest distance.D．It is adjusted according to the needs.14．What does the underlined word “compress” mean in paragraph 3?A．Reduce.B．Calculate.C．Neglect.D．Judge.15．What is the writing purpose of the text ?A．To stress the importance of cooperation.B．To explain army ants’ incredible strength.C．To show army ants’ collective intelligence.D．To indicate the harmony between nature and human.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
河南省郑州2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题(含答案,无听力音频无听力原文)
2024—2025学年高三上学期期中考试英语第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）注意，听力部分答题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将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. £ 9.15.C. £ 9.18.答案是B。
1. What is the woman doing?A. Asking for directions.B. Learning to drive.C. Seeing a friend off.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A famous star.B. A radio program.C. A pop song3. Which part of maths is the woman bad at?A. Shapes.B. Numbers.C. Angles.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Doctor and patient.C. Brother and sister.5. When will the woman’s mother probably arrive?A. At about 12: 00 p. m.B. At about 4:00 p. m.C. At about 6:00 p. m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。
2024-2025学年上海市西中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题
2024-2025学年上海市西中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage 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 otller blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Chinese Hogwarts fans will be treated to a wide re-release of all eight Harry Potter movies throughout October and November. Since its debut(首映)more than 25 years ago, the saga(长篇故事)of the young wizard has become a cultural phenomenon, ranking among 1 (successful) entertainment franchises(特别经营权)in history. Scores of moviegoers in mainland China are excited about the news, despite many having done so before and other swell-versed with the novel. Why is the franchise still popular, though, thirteen years after the final movie of the series 2 (release) ?Fans of the original books were thrilled to know 3 would be playing their favorite characters. The cast of the movies was hand-picked by the author J. K. Rowling herself, ensuring that the characters matched her imagination. Then the breathtaking visual effects captured and 4 (transfer) the magical moments from the books faithfully onto the silver screen. But all in all, nothing would have been possible without the books themselves.Rowling created a new world with writing so descriptive that readers can easily imagine themselves 5 (live) in it alongside the fictional characters. The three main characters are no more strangers to the young readers than their classmates at school. They are relatable 6 they think and act the same way as the readers do. Rowling pays attention to genuine feelings and would never use the genre as an excuse for logical flaws and shallow characters. Instead, the series keeps exploring the possibilities of bringing the real world into children’s books.When the first book came out in 1997, it was the dream of all kids and teenagers—an escape 7 the real world into a magical one. But as the readers grew up, so did Rowling’s writing. The series started off quite simple in its language and themes, but gradually developed into 8 more serious and complex. Rowling also touched upon dark themes, such as death and mental health, which children’s books usually avoid. The series helps children to learn about and adapt to the somewhat unforgiving world of reality. As the young readers mature, the evolving writing style and the developing stories make them 9 (addict) to.The Harry Potter books have shaped a generation and will go on to affect the next. The books are essentially centered on the principles of friendship, love and loyalty. They also teach about the importance of knowledge and how to deal with losses. These are morals and lessons that go beyond the distinctions of gender, race and nationality. Readers can always find something inspiring in the world of Harry Potter, 10 their age. That’s what makes the magic everlasting.Directions: Complete the passage with the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. advancementsB. avenuesC. concernsD. contributedE. craftedF. creditingG. foundationalH. highlightedI. honouringJ. integratedK. significantMachine learning pioneers win Nobel prize in physicsTwo pioneers in the field of artificial intelligence, John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton, have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2024. Their 11 work on artificial neural networks, inspired by the human brain, has revolutionized the way we think about machines and their ability to learn from data.John Hopfield, an emeritus(荣誉退休的)professor at Princeton University in the US, 12 an associative memory system capable of storing and retrieving(检索)complex patterns, much like the human brain does with memories. Geoffrey Hinton, a British-Canadian professor at the University of Toronto, known as the “godfather of AI, ” 13 to a method that allows neural networks to independently uncover features within data, a cornerstone of today’s large-scale artificial neural networks.Their research, which began in the 1980s, has enabled machine learning through the use of artificial neural networks, leading to 14 in language translation and generative AI, like ChatGPT. The Nobel Committee for Physics noted that these networks have not only advanced various physics fields but have also become 15 into everyday technologies, significantly impacting society.Hinton, 76, gained attention last year when he left Google to voice 16 about the potential dangers of AI. He warned about the risks of machines surpassing human intelligence and the ensuing implications for misinformation, job markets, and human existence. Despite the concerns, he also 17 the potential benefits, such as improvements in healthcare and productivity.Prof. Michael Wooldridge, a computer scientist at the University of Oxford, praised the award as a proof of the profound impact of AI on science, noting that the success of neural networks has unlocked new 18 for data analysis. Prof. Dame Wendy Hall, a computer scientist at the University of Southampton, expressed surprise at the choice of awarding the prize in physics, given that there is no Nobel Prize for computer science, but acknowledged the 19 influence of artificial neural networks on physics research.In summary, the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 celebrates the transformative impact of AI research on science and society, 20 the contributions of Hopfield and Hinton in shaping the future of intelligent machines.Is a Science-Based Education the Way to Go?In this present age when we are heavily dependent on science and technology, a science-based education system naturally becomes prevalent to equip the young with knowledge of the ________ of our world around them. The various disciplines of science, such as biology and astronomy, certainly help us to grasp not only the ________ of Earth, but also the significance of human beings in the universe. Moreover, as people naturally have an inborn desire to control the environment, a science-based education seems to be well ________ to hu manity’s inquisitive nature. ________, it remains questionable whether a science-based education is able to paint a complete picture of the world.Certainly, it equips us with the knowledge of ________ which is necessary for us to make sense of the world. By laying the foundation of the skills in students, they will be equipped with the necessary skills to discover the world as ________ by science today. A classic example is Gregor Mendel’s famous pea plant experiment. Without this, we would not have unders tood the ________ of our genes, nor the reasons why offspring may look strikingly similar to their parents.Additionally, the scientific method highlights the importance of ________, which is instrumental in the acquisition of knowledge. In a typical science-based educational system, students are taught to objectively analyze empirical data and derive scientific principles. Besides, a science-based education empowers us to ________ preconceived(预想的) concepts instead of merely accepting “facts” at face value.Despite its ________, a science-based education does not always enlighten us about certain aspects of the world that can’t be rationalized through the scientific method. Though it explains how the world works, it is lacking as it does not ________ much about why things happen. For example, science can provide a neurological explanation on how we perceive breathtaking scenery, but it can’t explain what constitutes beauty or why we are so innately drawn to it. Thus, to ________, the Arts offer us insightful perspectives on the role of science and the world at large.Moreover, science may have great emphasis on progress that may come at a great ________to the world. A science-based education that focuses solely on the latest scientific breakthroughs may well ________ the study of ethical controversies and significant historical events. For instance, it remains to be seen whether cloning is morally acceptable.In conclusion, a science-based education coupled with adequate exposure to ethics, values and the humanities would ________ students with a deeper insight into the complex nature of the world. 21.A．mechanics B．inventions C．truths D．objectives22.A．significance B．evolution C．composition D．prospect23.A．subjected B．reduced C．entitled D．tailored24.A．Nevertheless B．Moreover C．Instead D．Therefore25.A．doubt B．suspicion C．inquiry D．consultation26.A．framed B．explained C．assessed D．justified27.A．dependence B．burst C．consciousness D．function28.A．objectivity B．illustration C．curiosity D．inquiry29.A．deny B．challenge C．dismiss D．highlight30.A．margins B．expenses C．initiatives D．virtues31.A．worry B．care C．reveal D．enclose32.A．draw a parallel B．make ends meet C．strike a balance D．make acomparison33.A．cost B．advantage C．discount D．angle34.A．underline B．prioritize C．further D．neglect35.A．assist B．furnish C．occupy D．engageVisitors to HENN-NA, a restaurant outside Nagasaki, Japan, are greeted by an odd sight: their food being prepared by a row of humanoid robots that look like the Terminator. H. I. S., the company that runs the restaurant, as well as a nearby hotel where robots check guests into their rooms and help with their luggage, turned to automation partly out of necessity. Japan’s population is shrinking, and its economy is booming; the unemployment rate is only 2.8 percent. “Using robots makes a lot of sense in a country like Japan,” said CEO Hideo Sawada.Sawada predicts that 70 percent of the jobs at Japan’s hotels will be automated in the next five yea rs. “It takes about a year to two to get your money back,” he said. “But since you can work them 24 hours a day, and they don’t need vacation, eventually it’s more cost-efficient to use the robot.”This may seem like a vision of the future best suited—perhaps only suited—to Japan. But according to Michael Chui, a partner at the McKinsey Global Institute, many tasks in the food-service and accommodation industry are exactly the kind that are easily automated. Chui’s latest research estimates that 54 percent of the tasks workers perform in American restaurants and hotels could be automated using currently available technologies.The robots, in fact, are already here. Chowbotics, a company in Redwood City, California, manufactures Sally, a boxy robot that prepares salads ordered on a touch screen. Botlr, a robot butler, now brings guests extra towels and toiletries in dozens of hotels around the country.This seems to be worrying. America’s economy isn’t developing nearly as smoothly as Japan’s, and one of the few bright spots in recent years has been employment in restaurants and hotels, which have added more jobs than almost any other industry. That growth, in fact, has helped dull the blow that automation has delivered to other industries. The food-service and accommodation industry now employs 13.7 million American. Since 2013, it has accounted for more jobs than manufacturing.These new positions once seemed safe from robots because they required a human touch in a way that manufacturing or mining jobs did not. When ordering a coffee or checking into a hotel, human beings want to interact with other human beings — or so we thought. The companies bringing robots into the service industry are betting that we’ll be happy to trade our relationship with human waite rs or clerks for greater efficiency. They’re also confident that adding robots won’t necessarily mean cutting human jobs.36. According to the writer, why was it partly out of necessity that H. I. S. turned to automation?A．It’s hard to find employees in Japan.B．The Japanese are used to using robots.C．Robotic technology is advanced in Japan.D．Japan’s economy develops less fast than expected.37. According to Michael Chui, which of the following statements is true?A．It is no easy job to automate tasks in the hotel industry.B．Restaurant workers can be easily replaced by robots.C．Technologies need upgrading to pave the way for robotic waiters.D．Robots now perform 54% of the tasks in American restaurants and hotels.38. Why does the automation in American restaurants and hotels seem worrying?A．The manufacturing industry is waiting to be automated.B．America’s economy is developing at an unexpected rate.C．Automation has already had a negative effect on the service industry.D．These two indu stries contribute much to America’s employment rate.39. It can be inferred that companies bringing robots into the service industry think that ________.A．the human touch may not matter that muchB．profit is more important than customer satisfactionC．manufacturing or mining jobs require human interactionD．robots will rob humans of their jobs at the cost of efficiencyKnow how much to tipNew rules of gratuitiesThe pandemic has been particularly hard on people who work for tips. Some haven’t beenable to do their jobs at all, while others don’t interact with customers the same way. In either case, tips dried up, causing a lot of people to suffer. Meanwhile, many customers felt the needto tip more because of the new risks and hardships that essential service workers suddenly faced.Just as many services have changed, so should tipping. Some old standards no longer seem fair, and several newer ones will apply long after the pandemic is over.Some new rules of tipping that are likely here to stay:Give more if you can.It’s common for tips to be divided between all the workers at a store or restaurant, not just those who interact directly with customers. So giving generously ensures a fairer tip for all.Think outside the (cash) box.You c an also “tip” with a thank-you note or a homemade gift when a business (or your budget) doesn’t permit gratuities. Consider writing a review online, making sure to name names.Treat business owners differently.A practice of the past, tipping the boss separately is no longer necessary. But if she serves you, tip her as you would any of her workers.As for specific situations, here’s what the experts recommend:FOOD AND DRINKSRestaurant workersOld rule: Leave a tip only when you dine in.New rule: Always tip, even for takeout.Tip: 15 to 20 percent when you dine in, and 10 to 15 percent on takeout or delivery orders. Personal shoppersOld rule: N/A (Not applicable). Many of these services, such as grocery pickup, are newer. New rule: Tip, and do it in the app, since you are unlikely to interact directly with your shopper.Tip: 10 to 15 percent. If a tip is already included, add a few dollars extra.HOME DELIVERIESPackage delivery driversOld rule:Don’t tip.New rule: Show appreciation if you get deliveries more than once a week.Tip: Drinks, snacks, or $5 to $20 if a package is particularly heavy or large. Postal workers cannot accept cash or gifts worth more than $50 per year. UPS tells drivers to decline tips unless a customer insists. And FedEx prohibits employees from accepting cash or cash equivalents (such as gift cards).Flower delivery driversOld rule: The person who places the order tips those who deliver flowers (and other specialty items).New rule: You can’t assume the gift giver already tipped, so if you’re lucky enough to get such a delivery, pass the goodwill along in the form of a tip.Tip: $5 to $10.PERSONAL SERVICESRide-share driversOld rule: Tip in cash.New rule: Ask your driver. The Lyft and Uber apps let you add gratuities, but some drivers prefer cash.Tip: 15 to 20 percent.40. New rules of tipping are recommended because .A．the pandemic has driven many businesses to financial ruinB．some people have to work from home without interactionC．customers dismiss the old standards as unfair to themselvesD．some old tipping standards can’t help some service workers out now41. Which of the following is TRUE?A．Tip every worker fairly in case some may keep the money to himself.B．The more you tip, the better service you will receive.C．Writing a review online is highly recommended to express gratitude.D．There is no need to tip the boss because he doesn’t provide any service.42. did best in tipping according to the recommended rules.A few weeks ago, a well-meaning professor tried to explain the physiological process behind viruses and the human body in a tweet and was immediately criticized for a mistake in his information. He then issued an apology and deleted his erroneous tweet.Communicating science beyond the academic bubble is necessary to augmenting (增加) public understanding of health and environmental issues and helping individuals make well-informed personal decisions.However, scientists who engage in science communication must acknowledge that even in their area, their expertise is deep but narrow. They need to recognize the constraints in their own knowledge. That is not to suggest that they only write or present on their own research, but rather, that they consult with an expert if the topic is outside of their discipline. Fact-checking with a scientist who works in the specialty will prevent the unintentional spread of misinformation, and the process of doing so may yield tiny pieces of interesting new information that can be incorporated. Some have argued that the public is not educated enough to understand scientific information, especially for any complex phenomena, but this is absurd. Science instruction can be found at all levels of public education with most secondary schools offering classes on biology, physics, and chemistry. If anything, social media has shown that the public craves knowledge based on a solid scientific foundation. Even the public discourse (话语) that follows most scientific articles shows that online readers can understand even the most puzzling of scientific principles.It is equally necessary to emphasize that being an expert on a topic does not automatically make a scholar qualified to communicate it to a nonscientific audience. A number of scientists recently have been offering public-aimed explanations of scientific phenomena. Even though they have appropriate credentials, they often do very little in the way of explaining. One biologist shared a complex analogy(类比)involving a library, books, paper, a recipe, ingredients, and a cake to explain the process behind vaccines. Any explanation that requires a written key to keep track of what each item represents is not a clear example for public consumption.Science communication is a science in and of itself. It requires rigorous training and instruction. A scientist should take communication courses that can teach a person how to identify and eliminate jargon (术语) and how to develop effective analogies to explain complex concepts. One cannot assume communication expertise-imagine if someone just decided that they were a physicist and started trying to contribute to the field without the necessary background. Doing a poor job communicating science to the public will only create confusion and widen the gap between science and society, a gap that scientists are trying to close.43. What does the author advise scientists do to deal with topics outside of their specialty?A．Write or present on them from new angles.B．Utilize information from diverse sources.C．Turn to a specialist for professional help.D．Fact-check with colleagues in-their field.44. What can be learned from Paragraph 4?A．A solid academic foundation is essential to understanding puzzling scientific principles.B．Modern technology has facilitated communication between scientists and the public.C．Scientific articles have gained increasing popularity among the general public.D．The public’s understanding of science is much better than some have claimed.45. What does the example of the biologist who shared an intricate analogy show?A．It is helpful to use illustrations in explaining scientific phenomena.B．It is imperative to have appropriate titles to explain scientific issues.C．A learned scholar is not necessarily a qualified science communicator.D．A nonscientific audience cannot correctly understand principles of science.46. What does the author suggest scientists do to close the gap between science and society?A．Develop communication skills.B．Make appropriate use of scientific terms.C．Take courses in public speaking.D．Explain complex concepts scientifically.In the fog of uncertainty about how new technology will change the way we work, policymakers around the world have flocked to the same idea. No matter what the future brings, they say confidently, we will need to upskill the workforce in order to cope.The view sounds reassuringly sensible. If computers are growing smarter, humans will need to learn to use them to humans’ advantage. Otherwise, they may run the risk of being replaced by computers.47 .Research published by the Social Mobility Commission shows that workers with degrees are over three times more likely to participate in training as adults than workers with no qualifications. That creates a virtuous circle for those who did well at school, and vicious circle for those who did not. If the robots are coming for both the accountants and the taxi drivers, you can bet the bean counters will be more able to retrain themselves out of danger.48 In the UK, the government introduced an “apprenticeship levy” a few years ago in an attempt to force employers to spend more on training. A surprising number have responded by sending their senior managers on “apprenticeships” at business schools.It is no good criticizing employers for directing investments at their highly skilled workers. They are simply aiming for the highest return they can get. And, for some types of lower-paid work, it is not always true that technological progress requires more skills. The UK’s latest Employment and Skills Survey, which is performed every five years, suggests the use of literacy and numeracy skills at work has fallen since 2012, even as the use of computers has increased. The trouble is, when the computer makes your job easier one day, it might make it unnecessary the next. Many of those affected by automation will need to switch occupations, or even industries. 49It is time to revisit older ideas. The UK once had an energetic culture of night schools, for adults to attend after their day jobs. These institutions have been disappearing due to funding cuts. But a revival of night schools could be exactly what the 21st century needs. 50 They can also explore interests they never had a chance to nurture before.It is still not clear whether the impact of new technology on the labour market will come in a trickle or aflood. But in an already unequal world, continuing to reserve all the lifeboats for the better-off would be a dangerous mistake.The life of a journalist can be exciting． To be in constant pursuit of the latest news demands a curiosity that can only be rewarded by getting to "where it is happening" as soon as possible． The goal， of course， is to relate what is happening to the public as clearly as possible．However， every journalist must be careful to report not only a vivid picture of what is happening， but a true picture． Each journalist reports his or her own version of what has taken place． Still， this version must be an actual account if the reporter is to maintain a reliable reputation．In order to get to the truth in some news stories， a reporter must rely on the statements of someone who is on the inside of the situation． Often this insider will only talk to a reporter if the reporter promises never to reveal the insider's name． The insider usually threatens never to admit meeting with the reporter if his or her name is revealed．Because stories of this nature often involve criminal activity， reporting them becomes a dangerous job．This kind of work involved in obtaining news in this manner serves as an inviting situation for the underworld as well as the legal world． Members of the underworld want to find out who the insider is so that they can keep him or her quiet． Members of the legal world claim that the reporter will obstruct（阻挠）justice if he or she fails to disclose the insider's name．Devotion has given journalism its reputation for reliability ﹣ a reliability that each journalist is expected to uphold in his or her search for truth． Supplying a truthful account of each day's occurrences is the serious contract made between reporter and thepublic．_________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________52. 王老师知识面广博, 被他的学生称为“活字典”。
重庆市2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
重庆市2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题姓名：__________ 班级：__________考号：__________选项。
(共15小题;每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)阅读理解Chinatown, lying in Downtown L. A. near the city's cultural center, is one of L. A.'s most popular tourist destinations. Don't hesitate to explore every corner of this amazing place.A MECCA FOR FOODIn Chinatown, a mix of new and old restaurants meets everyone's needs. You can find dim sum at Ocean Seafood and tasty banh mi at Golden Lake Eatery. The cuisine in Chinatown goes beyond Asian food. People are still lining up for fried chicken at Howlin' Ray's.Early birds should stop by Philippe The Original, a local restaurant that's beloved for French Dip sandwiches, but also serves a good classic American breakfast. Night owls will want to head to Full House Seafood on Hill Street, which is open late into the night.CHINESE AMERICAN MUSEUMFood is far from the only reason to visit Chinatown. People interested in history will want to start their trip at the Chinese American Museum(CAM), lying just outside of Chinatown at ElPueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. The museum is housed An the Garnier Building, the oldest surviving Chinese building in a major area of California.CENTRAL PLAZAA big statue of Bruce Lee has become a must-photograph site in Chinatown's Central Plaza.The late martial arts star once had a studio in Chinatown at 628 W. College St.Nearby is Dragon Chasing Pearl, which was originally painted on the wall in 1941 by TyrusWong, The artist, who passed away in December 2016 at age 106, was famous for his work in films,particularly as the lead artist on Disney's Bambi.FESTIV ALSChinatown hosts many party-style events throughout the year, like the music and food truck Chinatown Summer Nights, the yearly Moon Festival and the biggest one, Lunar New Year! It's really a good place to experience L. A.'s cultural diversity.1．Which serves French and American food early in the morning?A．Ocean Seafood.B．Golden Lake Eatery.C．Full House Seafood.D．Philippe The Original.2．What can we learn about the CAM?A．It is the oldest museum in California.B．It is situated in the center of Chinatown.C．It has huge attraction for history-lovers.D．It lies near the famous Garnier Building.3．What can people do in Chinatown's Central Plaza?A．Admire Tyrus Wong's well-known artwork.B．Comment on some Disney films like Bambi.C．Visit Bruce Lee's house at 628W. College St.D．Take group pictures with some martial arts stars.阅读理解My height embarrassed me! One of the greatest lessons my dad taught me was to beat the jokers to the punch. If I am going to be a punchline(笑柄), I'd rather be the author of the joke.There was a lot of name-calling. Some cruel, some not. I have blocked out much of the cruel In junior high, a well-meaning acquaintance called me Stretch. In university, I was Shortly brought on myself when a friend said,"I'll see you shortly,"to which I replied,"Sounds good, and don't call me Shortly.Jokes and nicknames aside, there were some real challenges as a short person. Studies have shown short men tend to make less money on average. This is why I hated in-person job interviews.I always feared my height would cost me an opportunity. I always felt judged, real or not.As I get older, and obviously wiser, it doesn't get to me as much. There are some benefits of being short. I find airplane seats spacious. I am good at hide and seek. I rarely bump my head.Would I still want to be taller? Of course. But I wouldn't be me. I am me because I'm short. And Ilike who I am.It's such a part of me that I cheer on fellow short people. Lionel Messi is the greatest soccer player of all time (and even he gets mocked) Bruno Mars may be the original short king. Small victories.I don't remember when I became okay with being short. But at some point, like I have done my entire life, things started looking up.4．What did the writer's father advise him to do to, deal with height-related jokes?A．Ignore them and stay silent.B．Joke first to manage situations.C．Respond with calm and peace.D．Seek help from family and friends.5．Why did the writer dislike in-person job interview s before?A．He thought they'd waste too much time.B．He used to avoid the real challenges.C．He minded other interviewees' comments.D．He worried about being judged by his height.6．How does the writer like his height now?A．He accepts it readily.B．It has made him smart.C．It still poses challenges.D．He thinks he's tall enough.7．Why are Lionel Messi and Bruno Mars mentioned in paragraph 5?A．To convey admiration for their achievements.B．To show how short people handle their height.C．To demonstrate short people can achieve success.D．To introduce challenges short people may face.阅读理解The topic of China's"slash youth"has fueled heated debate on social media recently, drawing attention to the diverse pursuits of the younger generation.The slash youth, which could also be called slashers or slash-generation means those who refuse to be defined or bound by just one personal identity. They are keen to present themselves as multiple and sometimes distinct identities, such as a nurse and model, a teacher and stand-up comedian, and an engineer and band player. Rather than material comforts, they pursue meaningful achievements.A study on "slash youth"published in the China Youth Research magazine analyzes the background of this phenomenon: with part of modern society's structured organization and stability norms are broken, flexible labor markets and structural unemployment has emerged, eliminating the sense of job security of the young people in employment. Young people also face the dilemma of self-actualization, including the sense of powerlessness, lost sense of value and lack of self-identity in the profession.. which forces them to re-find the meaning of work."The‘slash life'shows that our society is becoming more and more diversified and inclusive,and it welcomes everyone's self fulfillment," said Shi Yanrong, an associate researcher fromTianjin Academy of Social Sciences. The researcher added that against the background that people have multiple interests and are willing to pay for these interests nowadays, the"slash life"of the youth would drive the growth of a new economy, just as animation culture affected the market.8．Which is true about the. slash youth?A．Tending to pursue meaningful achievements.B．Enjoying posting themselves on social media.C．Adjusting themselves to challenges in life.D．Refusing to undertake multiple careers.9．What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The significance of flexible labor markets.B．Reasons for the appearance of slash youth.C．Young people's interest in their profession.D．Causes of losing power among the youth.10．What does Shi Yanrong think of the slash life?A．It can gain people's independence.B．It inspires young people's creativity.C．It can pick up an economic growth.D．It enables young people to earn high.11．What is the purpose of the text?A．To provide latest career guidance.B．To introduce a social phenomenon.C．To analyze a new cultural difference.D．To highlight a unique life experience.阅读理解A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience last week revealed soil samples collected by China's Chang'e-5 lunar probe contained impact glass beads(珠子) that held water in the form of hydroxyl(氢), a molecule consisting of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom. Hydroxyl ion is one of the most common ions found in water.These glass beads are created when meteoroids(流星体) hit the moon's surface, throwing up hot molten droplets which then cool and turn solid. They function like a sponge, soaking up hydrogen atoms carried by the solar wind to form hydroxyl, thus playing a key role in the water cycle of the lunar surface.While each be ad only holds a tiny amount of water, these glass balls are so ubiquitous on the moon researchers estimated lunar soils could store as much as 270 billion metric tons of water. For decades, scientists thought the moon was bone dry until discoveries in recent years revealed its soil could hold water."The moon potentially holding 270 billion metric tons of water is quite substantial, though it pales in comparison to the amount of water in the Earth's oceans," said Hu Sen, a researcher from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.These findings not only provide insight on the origins, storage, and transportation of water on celestial(天空的)bodies without atmospheres, but they also may prove helpful for planning and building a sustainable human habitat on these planets, he added.12．What do glass beads on the moon's surface function?A．As a sponge taking in hydrogen atoms.B．As meteoroids hitting the moon's surface.C．As hydroxyl beneath the lunar surface.D．As a source of energy for water cycle.13．What does the underlined word"ubiquitous"mean in paragraph.3?A．Rare.B．Common.C．Obvious.D．Energetic.14．What could be the potential sources of water on the lunar surface?A．Water from Earth.B．Water from the sun.C．Water from the stars.D．Water from meteoroids.15．What's the best title of this passage?A．The Key Role of Hydroxyl in LunarB．New Discoveries based on Moon'sC．Glass Beads Found on Moon's SurfaceD．Scientists Discover Water Reservoir二、第一部分阅读理解，第二节任务型阅读(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，选项中有两项为多余选项。
北京市朝阳区2024-2025学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题
北京市朝阳区2024-2025学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题一、完形填空My 10-year-old son Egbert was a picky eater - he only ate chicken nuggets and yogurt - and unwilling to try new things. According to him, it’s because he has phobias, including heights and the dark. I was hoping to find a way to 1 him without using old sayings like “If you don’t try it, you’ll never know if you like it.” So before our skiing trip to Los Angeles, I 2 a rule: we would say yes to everything, including new foods and experiences.We said yes from the beginning of our trip. At the airport café, Egbert began by trying new foods like vegetable meatballs. 3 , he rated it as “not bad”. The next day in the snowboarding school, despite the fear of heights, Egbert challenged himself to learn how to ride a chairlift. After skiing, we were both cold and wet, and Egbert suggested the outdoor hot tub (浴缸). Though it would be a completely new experience for us, I 4 it together with him and the experience proved to be a delight. I felt 5 of myself for trying something new.On our summer holidays, we continued the 6 of saying yes. At the competition in Cody, Wyoming, neither of my son and I 7 when we were invited onto the field to join in the horse racing. Though we came back without prizes, we were both laughing, sweaty and 8 . I know it’s a moment we’ll never forget.Therein lies the 9 of saying yes on vacation: it pushes us out of our comfort zone, though it’s not always possible to say yes to everything in our daily life. Developing a sense of 10 helps us live life to the fullest - even if we sometimes wind up cold and wet. 1．A．warn B．award C．order D．encourage 2．A．broke B．set C．changed D．remembered 3．A．Strangely B．Clearly C．Undoubtedly D．Surprisingly 4．A．braved B．adjusted C．missed D．discussed 5．A．afraid B．proud C．nervous D．respectful 6．A．tradition B．lesson C．trend D．celebration 7．A．cared B．agreed C．panicked D．hesitated 8．A．puzzled B．touched C．excited D．disappointed9．A．risk B．beauty C．cost D．duty 10．A．devotion B．identity C．adventure D．happiness二、语法填空阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
四川省成都市2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中考试 英语含答案
高2025届2024-2025学年度上期半期考试英语试卷（答案在最后）考试时间：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the man need to do according to the woman?A.Avoid certain soft food.B.Reduce the sugar in diet.C.Brush his teeth more carefully.2.What does the woman respect Alex for?A.His sportsmanship.B.His championship.C.His motivation.3.What has the man just been doing?A.Writing some emails.B.Cleaning his house.anizing his computer.4.Why did the man decide against shooting at goal?A.He was injured.B.He felt it wasn’t fair.C.He heard the judge whistle.5.What will the speakers do next?A.Go down the stairs.B.Go up the stairs.C.Stay on the same level.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。
英语丨江苏省常州市2025高三上学期11月期中质量调研考试英语试卷及答案
常州市2024-2025学年第一学期高三期中质量调研英语2024年11月注意:本试卷分四个部分，答案全部做在答题纸上。
总分为150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What’s the time now?A.5:45.B.5:30.C.5:152.What do we know about the woman’s bike?A.It is stolen.B.It is under repair.C.It is under the stairs.3.What’s the man probably doing?A.Talking on the phone.B.Listening to some music.C.Preparing for a speech contest.4.What will the man probably do?A.Buy a new car.B.Paint the old car.C.Buy the woman's car.5.What can we learn about the woman?A.She hurried home to meet Mary.B.She was hurt in the traffic accident.C.She came home later than expected第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟:听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In the hospital.B.In a drugstore.C.In the man’s home.7.What will the man do in two days?A.Go on taking the tablets.e back to see the woman.C.Judge the effect of the tablets听第7段材料，回答第8至10题8.What are they talking about?A.Ways to hunt for a job.B.Reasons for quitting a job.C.Balance between work and family.9.Why does the man decide to leave the company?A.He wants to be better paid.B.He badly needs a vacation.C.He will work with his girlfriend10.What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Workmates.B.A couple.C.Neighbours.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
江苏省宿迁市2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中考试 英语 含答案
2025届高三年级上学期期中考试英语第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
1.What does the man’s brother look like?A. He has long hair.B. He’s strong.C. He’s tall.2.How much change should the woman give the man?A. $20.B. $50.C. $70.3.Where are the speakers?A. In a shop.B. In a hotel.C. In a restaurant.4.What are the speakers talking about?A. A new film.B. A football game.C. Plans for the weekend.5.What does the woman mean?A. They often get lost.B. They got on the wrong bus.C. They shouldn’t go to Altadena.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，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. How will the woman probably get to her branch office?A. By plane.B. By car.C. By train.7. What does the man suggest doing?A. Making a phone call.B. Checking the Internet.C. Writing an e-mail.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
山东省青岛第五十八中学2024-2025学年高三上学期期中英语试题(含答案,无听力原文及音频)
2024-2025青岛58中高三(上) 英语期中考试试卷第I卷(选择题)第一部分、听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man do?A. Drink coffee.B. Add some water.C. Wash cups.2. When will the man finish studying?A. At 1:00 a. m.B. At 9:00 p. m.C. At 11:00 p. m.3. What will the woman probably do next?A. Go to check on her mother.B. Send her mother to hospital.C. Answer her mother’s phone.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Co-workers.B. Husband and wife.C. Sales clerk and customer.5. What food has been sold out?A. ChipsB. NutsC. Chocolate.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What problem does the woman have?A. She will be late for her history lesson.B. She is struggling with her project.C. She worked late last night.7. Who is probably the man?A. A teacher.B. A headmaster.C. A student.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
2024-2025学年山东省聊城市高三上学期英语期中考试英语试题
2024-2025学年山东省聊城市高三上学期英语期中考试英语试题Dublin is Ireland’s largest city, but when you get tired of urban exploration, there’s plenty to see in the surrounding countryside. Here’s our pick of the best day trips from Dublin.Howth village, for a taste of the Irish seasideHowth is a pretty harbor village with great coastal views. Behind the village lies Howth Castle, the site of which has been home to St Lawrence family since the 12th century. It’s open to the public for guided tours only during summer. Al other times you’re free to wander around the castle grounds.Powerscourt Estate, for a taste of how Ireland’s other half livedPowerscourt Estate was laid out in the 1730s by Richard Cassels, the greatest Irish architect of the Georgian era. It’s easy to fill a day wandering around the formal gardens where the handsome fountain was modeled on a fountain in Rome’s Piazza BarberiniBrú na Bóinne, where ancient Ireland comes to lifeThe valley of the River Boyne was once the focus of a prehistoric civilization Today, the various relics in the valley are preserved as Brú na Bóinne. There are three passage tombs here of global importance—Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. Of these, Newgrange is the most impressive. It dates from 3200 BCE—some six centuries older than the great pyramids (金字塔) of Egypt. Castletown House, for a reminder of Ireland’s worldwide grandeurAt the time of his death in 1729, lawyer and tax commissioner William Conolly was the richest man in Ireland. Grand Castletown House was built as his country residence in 1722 It was based on designs by Italian architect Allesandro Galilei, and extended by the young Irish architect Edward Lovett Pearce, who had recently returned from a Grand Tour of Italy.1. What should be taken into account when visiting Howth Castle?A．Price. B．Scason. C．Transport. D．Security.2. What can Brú na Bóinne most probably be?A．A heritage site. B．An Egyptian pyramid.C．An observational platform. D．A historical documentary.3. Who was Castletown House built for?A．Richard Cassels. B．Allesandro Galilei.C．William Conolly. D．Edward Lovett Pearce.From my earliest years, my mother was determined to surround me with books. She began giving me my own Disney Book of the Month Club subscription when I was only a 3-year-old boy. We lived on a dead-end road in a small rural town with no other kids with whom I could play, so books were my closest companions and I developed a deep love for themI consumed each book then umunedrately searched for the next A glass display cabinet(陈列柜) in our living room held a wide range of treasures: My earliest chapter book gift was a black leather edition of The Complete Edgar Allan Poe Tales that my father gave me to feed my love of scary stones. I was fascinated by Edgar Allan Poe and he was likely the influence for the thrilling Black Cat Adventures that I penned in my third-grade class. The shelf also held my treasured collection of James Herriot stones, a hardcover edition with photographs and pencil illustrationsIn elementary school, the librarian, Mrs. Dudek, always accompanied me as I worked my way up and down the rows of options, taking her time to recommend books she thought were just right Sometime during sixth grade. I almost finished reading our small library’s supply. Then one weekend. Mrs, Dudek showed me a pile of books put away behind her chair. She explained that she needed to decide whether these books were more appropriate for the elementary or middle school shelves and asked me for my help in making that decision I was thrilled with the weight of this adult responsibility.Each week, Mrs, Dudek gave me a book to read. Once I had finished. we’d meet and talk about its content and my recommendation as to its final destination, which she considered respectfully. These exchanges electrified me, not only because she valued my opinion but also because, for the first time, I was talking about books with another person. This filled me with a new, unfamiliar feeling—one that I pursue even now.4. Which best describes the author’s relationship with books when he was young?A．Inseparable. B．Indifferent C．Cooperative. D．Unstable.5. Why was the glass display cabinet mentioned in Paragraph 2?A．To show off his family treasure. B．To illustrate his love for books.C．To introduce some famous writers. D．To recommend highly-rated works.6. How did the author feel when Mrs, Dudek asked him to help classify books?A．Alarmed. B．Trusted. C．Bored. D．Stressed.7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．The author encountered an electric shockB．The author never felt being respected before.C．Mrs. Dudek had a deep influence on the author.D．Mrs. Dudek was inconvincible in book discussions.On a rainy afternoon in Aspinwall. Pennsylvania, a group of amateur musicians gathered to lay down a few tracks. This wasn’t the first time the band had performed together, but it was their first time in a recording studio.The band, which calls itself Infinity, first performed its work at the 2022 Pittsburgh Schizophrenia Conference in November. All four band members are diagnosed(诊断)with schizophrenia, a mental disorder that can cause people to interpret reality in abnormal ways.Infinity formed five years ago when Flavio Chamis, a Brazilian composer and conductor, began working with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) on how to use music lo treat mental illness.“Having a mental health diagnosis is not a reason to not have a creative life,” Chamis said. Schizophrenia can be disabling, but playing music can help, according to a growing body of research.Chamis and K.N. Roy Chengappa, a professor at UPMC. are continuing their efforts with the four musicians and to further investigate musical interventions(介入,干预) in mental health outcomes.As imaging techniques advance, scientists are working to answer precisely why music affects the brain in the ways that it does. Playing music seems to have an impact on liming systems in the brain, which are affected by major depression, schizophrenia and other illnesses. There is research indicating that training patients to play in rhythm (节奏) can in fact help retrain the brain in other less obvious ways. Interventions tend to have positive effects, but the research is still in early stages.T he band doesn’t have much formal music training, but they played and sang with touching sincerity. “It’s not supposed to be professional or perfect,” Chengappa said. “One of them has been my patient for 20 years... They’ve really improved.”Chamis led the Infinity recording from the piano, with each musician in a separate sound-proof room listening to one another on headphones. “It’s been great working on this with Chamis,” said guitarist David Baird. “I loved feeling like a professional. I want more.”8. What is special about the band Infinity?A．All the members were professionals.B．All the members have mental disorders.C．It performed for people with schizophrenia.D．It gave its first performance in a recording studio.9. Why did Flavio Chamis start the band Infinity?A．To test the members’ creativity in music.B．To investigate the causes of mental disorder.C．To study the effect of music on mental illness.D．To gain the chance to cooperate with UPMC.10. How will music affect the brain according to the text?A．By adapting it to rhythm in music. B．By changing its reaction time.C．By employing imaging approaches. D．By intervening its timing systems.11. What can we infer about band members?A．They’ve earned a higher income.B．They’ve got rid of depression.C．They’ve released personal records.D．They’ve become more confidentIn the genetic age, ecologists’ jobs are made much easier by two things. One is that every organism carries its own chemical identity card, in the form of its genome (基因组). The second is that they drop these ID cards everywhere they go, which allows scientists to harvest this “environmental DNA” (eDNA) from soil, sand. water and the like, and use it to keep track of which species are living where.“Every organism,” of course, includes humans. In a paper published on May 15th in Nature Ecology & Evolution. researchers report that such eDNA surveys pick up large quantities of human DNA as well as the animal sort.The researchers didn’t set out to study “inadvertent human genetic by catch”, as they call the phenomenon. The work began at the Witney Sea Turtle Hospital in Florida, during an investigation into a viral turtle disease. The researchers sampled water from the turtle’s tanks, as well as from ocean water and beaches upon which the creatures nested, looking for viral DNA They expected to sweep up DNA from other species during their trawl (拖网) What was surprising was just how much human DNA they found.Interested, they expanded their search. In both Florida and in Ireland they found human DNA in rivers, in beach sand, and even in air from rooms in which humans had been working Human DNA is not quite everywhere: it was not detectable in deep ocean water, or on remote beaches closed to the public. But anywhere that humans are, their DNA appears to be as wellIn one sense, that is unsurprising. But advances in gene-sequencing meant there was enough information in the samples to figure out plenty of things about the humans in question They could pick out males, infer an individual’s ancestors, and detect a person’s disease risk David Duffy, an author of the paper, said the amount and quality of the DNA they discovered outnumbered the minimum necessary to be included in America’s database of missing people The researches did not try to identify individuals in their study, as they thought it was against humanity. But they had no doubt it could be done.12. What do we know about eDNA?A．It provides a novel way to make ID cards.B．It offers a new insight into the role of environmentC．It helps researchers to restore individual organisms.D．It contains much genetic information about various species.13. What does the underlined word “inadvertent” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Familiar B．Insensitive. C．Accidental D．Complex14. What did the researchers think of identifying individuals using the DNA?A．It was morally unacceptable. B．It was out of the question.C．It was technically challenging. D．It was too time-consuming15. What is a suitable title for the text?A．Breakthroughs in the Study of a Viral Turtle DiseaseB．The Application of Environmental DNA in ReservesC．Identification of Missing Persons through Genetic InformationD．Human DNA’s Widespread Existence in Environmental SamplesA primary goal of culturally responsive education is to help all students become respectful of various cultures and people that they’ll interact with. However, the world is more complex and diverse than the environment that students inhabit. 16 Then what might an educator do to promote diverse cultures in the classroom?Classroom activities often work well. For example, educators can show students photographs of people from different cultures every day. 17 In this process, they’ll gradually learn to know and accept each kind of looks. It’s import ant to avoid teaching students about the same role models repeatedly.18 Wall spaces can be used to display posters about cultural g groups. Students can mark the countries from which their ancestors immigrated on a world map. And classroom signs can be hung in several languages. Such cultural exposure helps remind the students that people from diverse backgrounds are all born equal, protecting students from the cultural stereotypes (刻板印象). Another important goal of education is to teach students to appreciate their own culture. 19 To fit in with the social order, they sometimes have to change or remove their cultural behaviors. To avoid this situation. investigating unique characteristics of their community is one effective way to help students gain a greater appreciation of their own culture. Educators can encourage students to interview their family members about cultural practices and traditions and then share them with pride. 20One morning, Bridget Willis arrived at a restaurant in a wheelchair. When she approached the door, the waiter Alex _________her and led her to a table. During their_________, Alex learned that the old lady came here for a special reason. However, to Alex’s surprise, all she_________were just twoapples, an item that was not listed on the _________.Nevertheless, Alex went out of his wayto_________ her request.Being puzzled by her unusual behavior, Alex _________to report the matter to the boss, Jack Holt. The boss came to the dining area, and was_________when he saw the woman sitting there, biting an apple.“It can’t be...” Jack whispered as_________flooded back... Bridget was the bus driver who used to take him to school when he was ten and they developed a great _________over time. They would often share the apples during the few minutes they were alone on the bus. However,everything_________one day.That day Bridget got off the bus to see if something was_________with the front wheels. Jack insisted on being in_________with her. While_________the wheels on the roadside together, they heard the screech(刺耳的声音) of tires. Noticing a car moving fast towards them,Bridget________pushed Jack away. Unfortunately. Bridget was struck by the car and had her_________seriously injured...With tears in their eyes, both were happy to see each other after a long separation.21.A．praised B．inspected C．assisted D．recognized22.A．interview B．conversation C．bargain D．visit23.A．ordered B．prepared C．purchased D．carried24.A．poster B．menu C．handout D．giveaway25.A．delay B．repeat C．satisfy D．submit26.A．agreed B．promised C．decided D．happened27.A．amused B．amazed C．embarrassed D．inspired28.A．disappointment B．annoyance C．memories D．comments29.A．connection B．arrangement C．project D．business30.A．changed B．worked C．happened D．mattered31.A．related B．crowded C．ready D．wrong32.A．harmony B．company C．touch D．line33.A．throwing B．painting C．examining D．rolling34.A．immediately B．temporarily C．effortlessly D．mistakenly35.A．face B．head C．arms D．legs阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2024-2025学年湖北省鄂东南高三上学期期中考试英语试题
2024-2025学年湖北省鄂东南高三上学期期中考试英语试题Here are some dictionaries to share with you for English learning. Verbal AdvantageIt is the most comprehensive, accessible, and effective vocabulary-building program available today. What exactly is a “verbal advantage”? In short, a “verbal advantage” is the ability to use words in a precise and powerful manner, to communicate clearly, correctly, and effectively in every situation. In this book, I intend to turn your ability with words into mastery. Dictionary of Common ErrorsIt provides learners and teachers of English with a practical guide to common errors and their correction. Arranged alphabetically(按字母顺序)for ease of use, the entries deal with those errors that regularly appear in the written English of learners at the intermediate level of proficiency and above. Each error is accompanied by a correction and a short, simple explanation. Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary BuilderIt is designed to achieve 2 goals: to add a large number of words to your permanent working vocabulary, and to teach the most useful word-building roots to help you continue expanding your vocabulary in the future. To achieve these goals, it employs an approach that takes into account how people learn and remember. Word Power Made EasyIt is the complete handbook for building a superior vocabulary, which enables you to speak and write with confidence, read more effectively and efficiently, learn quickly, develop social contacts, and increase your earning power. Pay special attention to the Chapter Review! Are the words still fresh in your mind? Do you remember the meaning of each word studied in the previous sessions? In these Reviews, you are not only testing your learning but also tightening up any areas in which you discover gaps, weaknesses, or forgetfulness.1. What does the “Dictionary of Common Errors” offer to its users?A．A collection of idiomatic expressions.B．An alphabetical list of advanced vocabulary.C．A comprehensive history of the English language.D．A handy guide to frequently made errors and their corrections.2. According to the passage, in which dictionary can we learn English roots?A．Verbal Advantage. B．Word Power Made Easy.C．Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder.D．Dictionary of Common Errors.3. What can we learn from this passage?A．Going over the learned words is recommended for English learning.B．Memorizing words alphabetically is the best way to build vocabulary.C．English learners at intermediate level seldom make mistakes in writing.D．All the 4 dictionaries intend to promote learners’ grammatical competence.High levels of lead detected in Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair which has been confirmed belonging to him suggest that the composer had lead poisoning, which may have contributed to illness he endured over the course of his life, including deafness, according to new research.In addition to hearing loss, the famed classical composer had repeated stomach issues throughout his life, experienced two attacks of severe liver disease. It is believed that Beethoven died from liver and kidney disease at age 56. But the process of understanding what caused his many health problems has been a much more complicated puzzle, one that even Beethoven himself hoped doctors could eventually solve.An international team of researchers set out nearly a decade ago to partially fulfill Beethoven’s wish by studying locks of his hair. Using DNA analysis, the team determined which ones truly belonged to the composer and which did not, and sequenced Beethoven’s genome(基因组). The findings, published in a March 2023 report, revealed that Beethoven had significant genetic risk factors for liver disease. But the results didn’t provide any insights into the underlying causes of his deafness, which began in his 20s, or his stomach issues.Beethoven’s genome was made publicly available, inviting researchers around the world to investigate remaining questions about Beethoven’s health. In addition to high concentrations of lead, the latest findings showed arsenic(砷)and mercury(汞)that remain trapped in the composer’s strings of hair nearly 200 years after his death, according to a new letter published Monday in the journal Clinical Chemistry. The surprising insights could provide new windows into Beethoven’s persistent health problems.4. What might have caused Beethoven’s long-term health problems?A．Loss of hearing. B．High levels of lead in his body.C．Constant complaints. D．Lack of doctor’s treatment.5. The underlined word “wish” in paragraph 3 may refer to________.A．Examining his hair. B．Curing him of the disease.C．Identifying the cause of his illness. D．Conducting DNA analysis.6. What did the report in 2023 find out?A．The potential cause of his deafness.B．The sequence of his genetic material.C．The hair that truly belonged to Beethoven.D．Beethoven’s carrying a great genetic risk of liver disease.7. Why does the author mention the latest findings in the last paragraph?A．To confirm the earlier result.B．To contradict the previous findings.C．To draw a conclusion about the contributing factors.D．To provide a better understanding of the cause of his illness.One morning in June 1986, I placed an empty snail shell into a tide pool on Long Island. A hermit crab(寄居蟹)came by, inspected the shell, and quickly exchanged it for its old one. Soon another crab found the abandoned shell, did the same, and moved on. About 10 minutes later a third crab found the second’s old home and claimed its prize, leaving behind its damaged one.It may seem strange, but these small creatures are making use of what sociologists call a “vacancy chain(空缺链)”—an organized method of exchanging resources in which every individual benefits by claiming a more desirable possession abandoned by another individual. Recent studies have revealed two types of vacancy chains in hermit crabs: synchronous and asynchronous. In the asynchronous type(like what I observed), usually one crab at a time comes across a vacant shell without other crabs nearby. But in synchronous chains, they line up by size behind the one examining a vacant shell. Once it moves into the new shell, the others quickly follow, each taking the better-suited shelter in line.Though research on vacancy chains in animals beyond hermit crabs is limited, early evidence suggests that the strategy has evolved widespread. Humans follow the same pattern. Studies in 1960s Manhattan showed how new apartments triggered a chain reaction, allowing many families to upgrade their housing. Car dealers in the early 20th century adopted a similar system, trading in old cars to facilitate new sales. Vacancy chains highlight that resource distribution is not just about competition but also about the efficient transfer of resources, shedding light on issues like housing shortages and even crime.Not long ago, I returned to the beach where my observations began. Watching the hermit crabs crawl through the tide pool, I felt grateful and delighted, realizing that some patterns of our social life are so fundamental that we even share them with rather primitive creatures.8. Where was the second crab’s original shell according to paragraph 1?A．It was taken by the first crab. B．It was exchanged with a snail.C．It was occupied by the third crab. D．It was left behind in the tide pool.9. Which of the following is correct about the two kinds of chains?A．Asynchronous chains occur only in animals.B．Asynchronous chains involve fighting over resources.C．Synchronous chains involve crabs queuing up by age.D．Synchronous chains occur when crabs gather in the same place.10. Which of the following can set off a “vacancy chain”?A．Winning a bet. B．Storing canned food.C．Selling old vehicles for new ones. D．Buying disposable plastic bottles.11. What does the passage imply about the significance of studying vacancy chains?A．It may suggest new ways to care for crabs.B．It may reveal how competition is stimulated.C．It may highlight the importance of saving resources.D．It may give insights into human resource distribution.A bestseller by Giulia Enders explores the fascinating world of the human digestive system and its profound impact on overall health. One of the key takeaways is the idea that the gut(肠)is not just a digestion machine, but a complex and intelligent organ that influences our immune system, brain function, and emotional well-being.The book explores the gut-brain connection, explaining how the gut communicates with the brain and can influence mood and behavior, highlighting the link between gut health and mental conditions like anxiety and depression. Enders also explains how the gut’s nervous system functions independently of the brain and why it’s often called the “second brain.”Another key point is the impact of diet on gut health. Enders advises incorporating fiber-rich foods, fermented products(like yogurt), and probiotics(good bacteria)into our diet to nourish beneficial gut bacteria. She also warns against the overuse of antibiotics(抗生素), which can upset the balance of gut bacteria and lead to digestive disorders.The book also provides insight into common digestive problems and breaks down how these issues can be managed or prevented by making simple lifestyle changes, like eating slowly and managing stress. Enders explains the digestive process in a simple and engaging way, highlighting the importance of a healthy gut and offers practical advice on supporting its function, such as avoiding overly processed foods and eating mindfully.Enders also touches on the significance of the immune system in the gut, where a large portion of immune cells reside. A healthy gut microbiome(肠道微生物组)can strengthen the immune response, while an imbalanced gut may lead to increased risk to infections and autoimmune diseases.Enders successfully makes the science of the gut accessible and relatable, showing that by understanding how this often-overlooked organ works, we can make informed choices that significantly improve our health and happiness.12. What does the underlined word “takeaways” in paragraph 1 mean?A．Differences. B．Conclusions. C．Causes. D．Goals.13. What does the author might agree with?A．An unhealthy gut will definitely lead to immune disorders.B．The gut’s nervous system interrelates with the brain in its function.C．Eating slowly or managing stress helps avoid some digestive problems.D．The more fiber we include in our diet, the healthier our gut will become.14. Which one can best serve as the title of the book by Giulia Enders?A．Gut Health Is Above Wealth.B．Eat Your Way to Good Health.C．Immune System: A Deciding Factor in Overall Health.D．Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ.15. What is the text?A．A book review. B．A research paper.C．An advertisement for a book. D．A chapter of a book.When you get up in the morning, what is the first thing that you tend to do? By chance, is it to check notifications on a cell phone? 16 That usually means using the newest technology in nearly every aspect of life.17 One sensible approach is to set goals, use time limits, and avoid letting any single medium or electronic platform take up the lion’s share of your time.One major impact of advanced technology has been the change in the way people read. After centuries of reading the printed page, people now do much of their reading on various kinds of screens for the reason that the shift is convenient and cost-effective. 18 One concern is that light from computer and phone screens can eventually cause teary eyes. In addition, recent research has found advantages to reading on paper. Professor Virginia Clinton of the University of North Dakota examined results from 33 studies on reading. This research indicates that students demonstrated better comprehension when reading on paper rather than on screens. 19 It simply suggests that reading on paper has not yet lost its value.How often do people find themselves watching videos or using websites only to find that hours have passed with their original goal unfulfilled? That is because designers use artificial intelligence to create video feeds and music streaming programs that absorb your attention for as long as possible. Therefore, it is more important than ever to be able to take a step back. 20 In doing so, it can give them back their time and sense of agency.In many ways Mack and Cameron were typical high school friends. They enjoyed playing video games, and watched movies together. Both boys loved ________ and did well in school. But Mack a nd Cameron’s friendship was ________ , or rather, extraordinary.Cameron had been born with cerebral palsy(脑瘫), a ________ that limits a person’s ability to move. He used a wheelchair to get around. He communicated through a sophisticated computer system that ________ to his eye movements. Cameron loved sports and hoped to be a ________ someday. Mack enjoyed sports, too. He was also an excellent student and ________ as senior class president. The boys had met years before when Mack was the new kid in the neighborhood. By first grade the two had become ________ , and by high school they were still best friends. “We laugh at the same things,” Mack once said, “but we’re also different. Cam’s into following sports, while I’m more ________ and into good academic grades. He’s fun to be around, so we find things we can do together.”Although Mack and Cameron had been ________ most of their lives, no one had ever expected them to run in high school ________ events together. Beginning in their junior year, the boys ________ , and Mack used a special wheelchair to push Cameron in every race. Mack understood that this meant he couldn’t earn points at the meets. But as he later explained, he didn’t really ________ that. As the seasons ________ , the boys had some memorable experiences together on the track and managed to beat some other kids in races. “We’re not like the best, but we’ re not bad, ”Mack said ________ .Today both boys have finished high school and moved on to college. They’re still, friends, and they still run together. In fact, they recently completed a half marathon, ________ in less than an hour and a half, which is faster than seven minutes a mile!21.A．sports B．math C．art D．craft22.A．fun B．different C．marvelous D．common23.A．condition B．effect C．circumstance D．medium24.A．applied B．contributed C．objected D．responded25.A．driver B．doctor C．coach D．programmer26.A．regarded B．treated C．served D．defined27.A．focused B．inseparable C．hopeful D．sympathetic 28.A．bookish B．optimistic C．dynamic D．consistent29.A．brothers B．relatives C．friends D．roommates 30.A．history B．track C．singing D．reciting31.A．pulled through B．gave up C．settled down D．teamed up32.A．care about B．think about C．set down D．show off33.A．settled B．transferred C．ended D．progressed 34.A．surprised B．disappointedly C．proudly D．sadly35.A．relaxing B．finishing C．cooperating D．navigating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。
内蒙古自治区锡林郭勒盟2024-2025学年高三上学期10月期中英语试题(无答案)
试卷类型：A绝密★启用前2024—2025学年度第一学期高三年级期中测试试卷英语注意事项：1. 本试卷分笔试和听力两部分。
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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。
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1. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hospital.B. In a restaurant.C. In a classroom.2. When will the man be able to visit Mr. Black?A. On November 1st.B. 0n November 2nd.C. On November 3rd.3. What does the man mean?A. Brown is his favorite color.B. It's an easy question for him.C. He doesn't like either of the shirts.4. What does the man plan to do this afternoon?A. Go to the movies.B. Go to class.C. Go shopping.5. What happened to Tom?A. He was sick.B. He fell while running.C. He was out of work.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2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
广东省2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题姓名：__________ 班级：__________考号：__________阅读理解Thank you for choosing OTT Travel Agency. In order to have a pleasant journey, please read the following notes carefully.Booking Regulations⒈There is a necessary booking process. We will confirm that with you within 1—2 working days.⒈ Please book a ticket as soon as possible because the rates may vary at different times. For example, rates rise during holidays.⒈ Please carefully read our Customer Agreements before booking.Booking Procedures and E-tickets⒈ You will receive a booking receipt by e-mail immediately after submission of booking information.⒈You will receive the confirmation e-mail we send within 1—2 working days after submission.⒈Once the booking details are confirmed, you will receive your e-ticket by e-mail. We will provide the contact information of local tourism offices for your convenient use during tour or as required.⒈Next, you only need to print the e-ticket and present it with photo ID to the tour guide on the departure day.Special NotesIf the flight is delayed for over 45 minutes due to weather condition or other cases, please go to the hotel by yourself. You can contact the local travel agency and ask for help. You are strongly recommended to contact the airline and local travel agency to confirm the flight arrival time and airport pickup.For your safety, please lock your door whenever and wherever you leave. Do not hang any clothes on lights. Do not smoke in bed. Leave the hotel immediately if you hear a fire alarm.Please observe all dos and don'ts mentioned by the tour guide.Thank you for your cooperation. Sorry for any inconvenience.1．Why should travelers book tickets immediately?A．The rates probably change with time.B．There are few tickets on holidays.C．The booking process is complicated.D．The confirmation wastes much time.2．When will you receive a booking receipt?A．Before filling in a confirmation form.B．After sending out a booking e-mail.C．Before receiving a confirmation e-mail.D．After submitting booking information.3．What should you do when you hear a fire alarm in the hotel?A．Lock the door.B．Run out of the hotel.C．Hang clothes on lights.D．Put out your cigarette.阅读理解Recently, homeless people across Chicago faced freezing to death if they couldn't find shelter for the night. Thankfully, one local woman refused to let that happen.In late January of 2021, Chicago experienced some of the coldest temperatures that the city has seen in decades. Sadly, more than 100 homeless people were left outside directly exposed to the deadly environment.Candice Payne was lucky enough to have a shelter from the dangerous conditions. However, she couldn't stop thinking about the homeless people in the area who had nowhere to go. Payne started brainstorming different ways she could possibly help. At last, she decided to see if there were any rooms available at local hotels that she could purchase for the people on the street.However many of the local hotels refused to allow her to pay for the rooms. "No one wanted them, but one hotel, the Amber Inn, that was nice enough to allow me to buy the rooms," Payne told TODAY.According to Payne, each room cost $70 per night. Without hesitating, she purchased 30 rooms for the night with her credit card. She then reached out to strangers, asking if anyone would like to help out with paying for more rooms. Strangers donated money, which helped Payne pay for a total of 60 rooms for five nights.Payne's selfless act made news across the country, however, she insisted she never did it for attention. "I am a regular persons," said Payne, who spent thousands of dollars of her own money helping complete strangers. "It all sounded like a rich person did this, but I'm just a little black girl from the South Side. I thought it was impossible, but after seeing this and seeing people from all around the world, that just tells me it's possible. We can all do this together."4．How much did Payne pay the Amber Inn for the rooms in total?A．$2100.B．$4,200.C．$21,000.D．$10,500.5．Which of the following can best describe Payne?A．Kind and generous.B．Wealthy and friendly.C．Determined and honest.D．Ambitious and faithful.6．What is the best title for the text?A．The Homeless Suffered the Extreme ColdB．Chicago Experienced the Coldest TemperaturesC．V olunteers Called on People to Help the HomelessD．Chicago Woman Tried Hard to Save the Homeless7．What type of writing is the text?A．A lab report.B．A news report.C．An advertisement.D．A science fiction.阅读理解This summer, as the capital of England became warmer than before, there has been many stories from Londoners experiencing odd insect bites. Even the London Underground has its own species of mosquito with a particular appetite for human blood.The main insects out for your blood in London are mosquitoes and horseflies (马蝇). And, as that Space song said, the females of these species are more deadly than the males, being the ones that seek out animal blood as extra nutrition for their eggs. Horseflies have a particularly cruel bite using their jaws to bite into our skin like a carving knife until they break a blood vessel (血管). Mosquitoes are more secret attacker, biting us very precisely with their needle-sharp mouth.In the UK, these insects are usually harmless. The key thing to know about these insects is that they're far more active in warm weather. "Insects have a special and specific relationship with heat," says Vicki Sims from Lady Bug Pest Control. "The rise in temperature sees insects grow faster. Year on year, many species are altering their behaviour and biology to follow the trends of the seasons." So, what does this mean for the state of our skin? Long and warm London summers mean we may see more of the insects we expect, but some new ones we don't. "The only thing separating us from species like mosquitoes that carry public health risks in other parts of the world, is climate, geography and more than a little luck," says Sims.Concerns about increase of alien species in the UK are growing. Usually arriving with international shipments, traditionally "insect species brought over would die out relatively quickly because of our cold weather," says Natalie Bungay from the British Pest Control Association. "But as the weather warms up there's more chance that they'll survive and become a problem, so effective measures should be taken as soon as possible."8．What is the major function of paragraph 1?A．To introduce the main topic.B．To clarify the author's stand.C．To arouse the readers' concern.D．To summarize the whole text.9．Why do female insects favour animal blood?A．They become hungry more easily.B．They have stronger mouths.C．They are more sensitive to blood.D．They need more nutrition for eggs.10．What do we know from the third paragraph?A．The insects grow fast in warm weather.B．New species will increase in cold weather.C．Most species can't adapt to the changing climate.D．We can only depend on luck to avoid potentially harmful insects.11．What is Natalie Bungay's attitude towards the rise of temperature?A．Optimistic.B．Worried.C．Unconcerned.D．Confused.阅读理解Chewing uses a surprising amount of energy. An experiment that looked at the energy use associated with chewing gum found that it can increase bodily energy use by up to 15 percent.Adam van Casteren at the University of Manchester in the UK and his colleagues measured energy use in 21 people between 18 and 45 years old as they chewed gum for 15 minutes. Each participant was asked to chew two types of gum—one soft and the other tough—so they could compare the effects of the gum's properties on the participants' energy use. Energy use was measured using a specially made cap covering the participants' heads. "You can use the cap to work out how much energy is being used," says Casteren. Before the experiment, the participants had all worn the cap while they sat watching a film in order for the researchers to know their base level energy use.The researchers found that chewing the soft gum increased energy expenditure by about 10 percent, while chewing the tougher gum increased this use by around 15 percent. Casteren says it's interesting that a small change in the properties of the gum had such a clear effect on energy use.The findings suggest that the energy use required to chew also explain why we developed such strong teeth for the action. Any amount of energy lost while chewing food, makes the meal a less efficient source of energy, so we must finish the action as soon as possible.Dylan Thompson at the University of Bath in the UK says the increase is still only a small amount overall. "It will contribute less than 1 percent of total daily energy use because of relatively short daily chewing time," he says. 12．What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A．Comparison between soft and tough gum.B．The result of an experiment about energy use.C．Adam van Casteren's opinion about chewing gum.D．An experiment about energy use when chewing gum.13．What does the underlined word "expenditure" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Digestion.B．Transportation.C．Consumption.D．Production.14．Why do human beings develop strong teeth according to the text?A．To eat more food at a meal.B．To reduce energy loss.C．To make the meal less efficient.D．To break down food thoroughly.15．What does Dylan Thompson probably agree with?A．Chewing time of humans is increasing.B．Chewing is not an important part of our life.C．Chewing doesn't use much energy in our daily life.D．There is no relationship between energy use and chewing.二、任务型阅读(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。
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高三英语注意事项：1．本卷考试时间120分钟，满分120分。
2．本试题卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分。
答案一律做在答卷页上。
第I卷（共80分）第一部分：英语知识运用第一节：单项选择（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
1．—We are planning to have a casual get-together this Saturday or Sunday. Are you coming?—________. I‟ve got rather a full day this weekend.A. I hope soB. Sounds greatC. I‟m afraid notD. You‟d better not2. ______ world‟s largest retailer, Wal-Mart, has opened its _____ third store in Beijing, which means the firm now has 52 stores in China.A. The; aB. A; aC. The; theD. The; /3. _______ size and population, how big is the European Union _________ China?A. In terms of; compared withB. In honor of; comparing withC. In addition to; compared toD. In favor of; compared to4. —Did you get home a little earlier yesterday?—No. It was six o‟clock________ we got home.A. thatB. whenC. sinceD. after5. More than 100 students have entered for the competition and________ gains the most points will be the winner.A. anyoneB. the oneC. thatD. whoever6. Two weeks ago in Guangzhou, a two-year-old girl, Yue Yue, was hit by a car seriouslyandleft lying on the road with no one offering help, _____ a heated discussion on theInternet .A. causedB. to causeC. causingD. being caused7. —Did Zhou Libo say anything that _____ you in Mr Zhou Live Show?—Not really. Actually I slept through his performance.A. adapted toB. attached toC. referred toD. appealed to8. Fortunately, with the help of some local villagers, rescuers were able to gain ________ to the disaster-hit area soon enough.A. trackB. accessC. meansD. passage9. After that, he knew he could ________any emergency by doing what he could to thebest of his ability.A. get away withB. get on withC. get throughD. get across10. Nowadays, sending e-mails to each other has become a way ______________ whatthey think to others.A. many a student expressesB. in which more than one studentexpressC. that most of students expressD. the majority of students expresses11. ______ providing entertainment, the website also turns out to be a helpful learning tool.A. Far fromB. Apart fromC. Instead ofD. Regardless of12. —I‟m driving to Beij ing after breakfast.—Take care, with all this fog.A. especiallyB. mainlyC. extremelyD. really13. —Have you understood what he really means?—___________.A. Now and thenB. More or lessC. From time to timeD. Here and there14. A turning point of the continuously high housing price won‟t appear suddenly becausethere must be a certain process _____ many factors lead to the change.A. whichB. whatC. whereD. that15. —You may find the key to the math problem on page 107.—Ah, it‟s so simple. I wonder why I _____ of that.A. hadn‟t thoughtB. haven‟t thoughtC. didn‟t thinkD. wasn‟tthinking16. Also when you write your goals in a particular way you are able to make yourselfcontinuously ______ situations that will bring you nearer to your goal.A. aware ofB. worried aboutC. familiar withD. accustomed to17. —This is my treat and next is yours. How‟s that?—OK. ____________.A. It doesn‟t matterB. It dependsC. No wayD. It‟s a deal18. —Don‟t forget t o go to the football match tomorrow.—I ________.A. don‟tB. won‟tC. shouldn‟tD. mustn‟t19. According to a report, cigarette smoking____ in all indoor public places in China already.A. will banB. has bannedC. will be bannedD. has been banned20. — I need to advertise for a second-hand mountain bike.— _______？David just plans to sell his present one.A. Why botherB. Why notC. So whatD. What for第二节：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，撑握其大意，然后从21—40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
“Hey, Dad, are you going to come to my award ceremony tonight?” I __21___asked my fathe r. “I have to work late tonight. I doubt if I‟ll be able to __22__ it on time. I am just too busy right now,” he replied.My mind could not ___23__the idea that he would be too busy working late. He was also too busy to __24__ my horse show, football games and the 15th birthday party. He always used the same __25__. Why had I even taken trouble to ask? __26__, there was always a slight hope that tonight would be __27__.As my mother and I arrived at school, two frie nds__28__ me. “Jill, meet my dad. Dad, this is my friend Jill.” I shook the hand of a tall man. Ca mera flashes lit up the room, and claps filled the __29__ as students accepted their awards. My name was finally called, __30__ three others. I followed my classmates to the __31__. When I reached out my hand to shake the __32__, a big smile lit up her face. The blinding flash from my mother‟s camera ___33__ my eyes and I knew my dad wasn‟t there. I walked back to my seat __34___.Back at home, seeing my dad‟s car in the garage. I told myself he would not be __35__. But the strong smell of alcohol hit me as soon as I __36__inside, and I could feel my tears __37__ . I followed the sound of his drunken words and saw him __38__ on the couch.__39__ did Father lie to me? I threw my award on the floor, walked to my bedroom, and shut the door. Tears rolled down my face. I wondered if I would ever be more__40__ than his whiskey bottle.21. A. confidently B. eagerly C. proudly D. fearfully22. A. reach B. keep C. take D. make23. A. create B. support C. appreciate D. accept24. A. watch B. avoid C. attend D. speed25. A. excuse B. reply C. promise D. trick26. A. Besides B. Thus C. Otherwise D. However27. A. active B. formal C. different D. serious28. A. recognized B. greeted C. encouraged D. showed29. A. air B. audience C. school D. playground30. A. rather than B. other than C. except for D. along with31. A. stage B. position C. office D. exit32. A. Jill‟s B. teacher‟s C. mother‟s D. father‟s33. A. fixed B. touched C. hurt D. inserted34. A. successfully B. disappointedly C. delightedly D. hopefully35. A. drunk B. woken C. forgiven D. hidden36. A. stepped B. noticed C. examined D. glanced37. A. getting off B. taking down C. building up D. turning around38. A. learning B. lying C. putting D. carrying39. A. How B. Where C. Why D. Whether40. A. perfect B. comfortable C. fortunate D. important第二部分：阅读理解（第一节20小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分50分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A，B，C， D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。