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2023届北京市昌平区高三二模英语试卷(3)

2023届北京市昌平区高三二模英语试卷(3)一、听力选择题1. Who is the man?A．The woman’s neighbor.B．The woman’s brother.C．A salesman.2.A．He will propose the group buying.B．He will propose the graduation ceremony.C．He won’t organize the group buying.D．He won’t attend the graduation ceremony.3. What's the woman's attitude to the man's suggestion?A．Doubtful.B．Excited.C．Uninterested.4. What is the woman?A．An astronaut.B．A director.C．An actress.5. What would the man want to buy?A．A horse.B．A house down the mountain.C．A house near the sea.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Where will the woman go probably?A．A school.B．A storeroom.C．A mall.2. What did the man do yesterday?A．He bought a pair of rain shoes.B．He did some cleaning.C．He did his housework.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What makes the film unique to the woman?A．It is the woman’s first time producing.B．There is only one man in the movie.C．It has great special effects2. What type of film is the woman starring in?A．An action film.B．A romantic comedy.C．A science-fiction film.3. When will the film be out in the UK?A．On 21st December.B．On 14th December.C．On 7th December.4. What is the man probably?A．A producer.B．A comedian.C．A host.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2024北京高三二模英语汇编：七选五

2024北京高三二模英语汇编七选五一、阅读理解（2024北京顺义高三二模）When fighting sugar dependence, avoiding added sugar in the diet is key, which sounds simple — right? It certainly does, but things become a bit more complicated once we introduce alternative sweeteners into the mix.1 Many people think that if they replace the sugar in their diet with alternative sweeteners, they’ll be good to go, but this isn’t necessarily the case.Alternative sweeteners are everywhere. 2 For example, Stevia is a popular sugar substitute (代替者) because it is up to 200 times sweeter than sugar and provides fewer calories. Mon k fruit is another example that is free from calories, sweeter than table sugar, and gained from the juice of monk fruit. 3 Sugar alcohols provide fewer calories than regular sugar because they are not fully absorbed by the body.Now that we know some of the common types of alternative sweeteners, let’s take a deeper dive into the problem with them. Research in animals has shown that removing calories from foods that taste sweet can interrupt the ability to control energy intake. 4 If we consume high amounts of alternative sweeteners, it may heighten our preference for sweetness, resulting in the overuse of sugar-sweetened foods and drinks.The other interesting thing about alternative sweeteners is that our brains don’t recognize them as “fake (假的)” sugar. 5 Whenever a food tastes sweet, a message is sent to the brain that communicates we are tasting a sweet food — which can further feed into the sugar dependence cycle.So what do I recommend? In order to fully put a definite end to sugar dependence, reducing your intake of alternative sweeteners should be the goal.A．The taste profile of alternative sweeteners varies.B．We can’t forget about the ever-so-popular sugar alcohols.C．There are countless alternative sweeteners on the market.D．Our brain senses something sweet and thinks it is real sugar.E．They may help reduce the calorie content of good-tasting foods and drinks.F．Artificial sweeteners may also cause one’s body to prefer sweeter-tasting foods.G．Alternative sweeteners are referred to as “low-calorie” or “no-calorie” sweeteners.（2024北京丰台高三二模）At the end of the day, most of us find ourselves on the couch, eyes glued to the television or to our smartphones, doing everything we can to conserve energy. 6 But are we hardwired (本能的) for it?According to Michael Inzlicht, a social psychologist at the University of Toronto, we’re lazy and also, we’re not.All humans, given equal options, will take the easy way out. Does it mean we’re lazy? Maybe. 7 We always minimize our effort and, at the same time, maximize the amount of reward we get for that effort. A study published in the journal Neuropsychologia found that our brains may be hardwired for laziness. Even though we know the benefits of exercise, we stay glued to the couch.8 We can’t know for sure whether there is an evolutionary (进化的) purpose to it. But that wouldmake sense. After all, before we were able to go to the grocery store, calories were much more directly linked to effort. Every calorie we burned meant more hunting, fishing, or gathering.But there are the times when humans are the opposite of lazy and do very difficult things for no apparent reason. Some rewards only come from extensive effort. 9 Running this far might even cause more harm than good in terms of running injuries like stress fractures, back pain and so on. But we do it anyway because putting in the effort makes us feel good, says Inzlicht. 10So, in that sense, effort is worth the effort. While humans are economically aware of effort most of the time, “in some cases, the effort itself is rewarding,” says Inzlicht.A．Think about things like running a marathon.B．It’s not completely clear why humans behave this way.C．It seems that we humans are gifted in the way of laziness.D．We similarly love to space out, our brain tired of focusing.E．But it certainly means that we’re economic with our effort.F．Some people who appear to be lazy are suffering from much more serious problems.G．Likewise, we might get a sense of pleasure or mastery from doing a crossword puzzle.（2024北京昌平高三二模）Everyone carries a shield（屏障）. Our shields protect what we don’t want others to see, from our embarrassing secrets to our unpredictable feelings. 11 But the problem is that shields can become heavy burdens — easy to put on yet difficult to remove — with terrible effects.Since shields encourage us to hide negative parts of ourselves, we can start to believe that we aren’t worth showing. We might fear how our friends will judge our struggles or how our families will view our ambitions.12However, we have to remember that we aren’t perfect, nor should we expect to be. We need to find and cure the wounds underneath our shields, but that means we have to let down our guard. We may even have problems we haven’t admitted to ourselves. 13 Even if it seems insignificant, every problem should be acknowledged before it grows. Before being cured, we must know that we need to be cured, and be okay with admitting that.Knowing this takes bravery and patience, so it’ll be hard. 14 Yet asking for help means admitting our problems to somebody else — it means letting them see what’s behind our shields. To make it easier, we can reveal ourselves to somebody close to us who we trust will understand us and provide personal support. Or, if we fear judgement, we can open up to someone distant but knowledgeable, such as a counsellor or a help line. No matter what, we can find help when we begin searching.15 We can be more forgiving of faults so we can become comfortable with ours and encourage others to follow. Most importantly, we can let people know that we are willing to listen and help and make it easier to let down our shields.A. This is not a bad thing.B. We need to be understood.C. We shouldn’t expect to do any of it without help.D. In short, we have the power to change this phenomenon.E. Hence we decide to hide ourselves underneath our masks.F. If you can’t trust your partner, it won’t be easy to let them in.G. Maybe we’re hiding something from a friend or scared to admit an error.（2024北京朝阳高三二模）Studies about sleep and employee behavior typically focus on various activities that occur within the body during sleep, and their impact on daytime cognition. New research adopts a different method. 16The researchers conducted three studies involving thousands of dreams recalled by employees. The first study asked participants upon awakening to rate the degree of awe (敬畏) and wonder brought by their dreams and to write down their biggest work problem. 17 Another one they answered was whether they envisioned anything good arising from the difficult work situation—a measure of resilience, which meant the ability to become strong and happy again after toughness. Those who found positive meaning in dreams reported higher levels of awe. 18 In the second study, participants who recalled a dream likewise reported its positive or negative meaning, and then wrote descriptions of the dream and what they took to be its causes and meaning. After work they answered questions about their resilien ce and progress on the day’s tasks. 19 The third study tracked similar measures among employees who participated daily for two weeks, and it looked at how naturally curious each person was. It found similar results about awe and showed that it raised resilience and productivity far more in the naturally curious.20 Awe can help people deal more effectively with challenges and progress toward goals. “Our research reveals how awe can be brought about at a time that has a critical impact on daily wor k outcomes,” the researchers write. “Employees could use dream journals and simple practices to ‘guide’ their nighttime visions, thus increasing their odds of having meaningful, awe-inspiring dreams.”A. A positive dream brings a sense of sudden insight, giving rise to awe.B. The increased awe was also proved to be associated with greater resilience.C. In fact, dreaming may help improve problem-solving skills in daily routine.D. Here, too, good dreams boosted awe and resilience, fueling progress on work goals.E. It finds that remembering a good dream can help people make progress in the day’s tasks.F. Researchers acknowledge that dreams may involve content related to waking experiences.G. They then answered the question about whether they thought the dream was positive or negative.（2024北京东城高三二模）Socrates, Galileo, Marie Curie, Einstein ... What did these great thinkers have in common? They all practiced deliberate doubt and used it as a tool to improve their thinking and generate creative ideas.21 It is about suspending our certainty and letting go of our preconceived（先入为主的）notions in order to explore new ideas and perspectives. When we’re certain of something, we tend to stop looking for alternative explanations or possibilities. 22 Doubt can, of course, be unsettling, but it can also result in a greater understanding of a subject and inspire fresh thoughts and insights.23 But it doesn’t mean we should use it all the time. While deliberate doubt can be a valuable tool for generating creative ideas and exploring complex problems, it can also be counterproductive if it is not practiced in the right way.It’s important to keep in mind that deliberate doubt is not constant doubt. If we’re continuously doubting our own ideas, we’ll be less likely to pursue them and see them through to completion. 24 We spend so much time doubting everything and end up not doing anything.25 We can become self-critical and unsure of our abilities, which can undermine our self-esteem. As aresult, we may be too afraid to try new things or take risks.To avoid these traps, it’s important to strike a balance between doubt and certainty, and to use doubt as a tool to stimulate creative thinking and exploration, rather than as a means of undermining ourselves or others.A. Deliberate doubt can also lead to a lack of confidence.B. But when we doubt, we’re forced to consider other perspectives.C. In this case, deliberate doubt can prevent us from making decisions.D. When practiced all the time, deliberate doubt can lead to a different belief.E. By turning doubt into a deliberate process, we open ourselves to new possibilities.F. Deliberate doubt is the practice of actively questioning our beliefs and assumptions.G. Deliberate doubt can help us to develop a more open-minded approach to the world.（2024北京海淀高三二模）Being sensitive means that you are observant, careful, and thoughtful. It can also mean you sometimes overinterpret or overreact to perceived criticism or judgment. If you tend to be a highly sensitive person, you are more likely to misread signals from others, sense social threats, and struggle to adapt to new circumstances. 26The power of insensitivity can be interpreted as “sluggish (迟钝的) power”. 27 For example, those working on complex research projects with “sluggish power” persist with focus and determination in the face of challenges such as tight deadlines and limited resources. Their resilience facilitates effective problem-solving, ensuring the successful completion of tasks despite obstacles.28 That is one of the important reasons why insensitivity allows a person to better survive and adapt in a competitive environment. Knowing oneself is difficult, but knowing oneself correctly is undoubtedly an excellent ability—a trait shared by many successful people, who all clearly know where their strengths are, what they can do, what they want, and what direction to go.Practicing insensitivity involves several key strategies. Firstly, be assertive. Express our needs and opinions positively and with confidence. Secondly, adopt a forward-looking mindset.29 Additionally, detach from external influences. Avoid excessive concern over others’ opinions and speculation on others’ thoughts. L astly, manage relationships. Recognize our personal responsibilities while respecting others’ boundaries. Don’t interfere with other people’s subjects and don’t let others interfere with ours either.30 Once you become a bit “blunt” and slow down the pace, you will feel more comfortable.A. Learn to view the problem as two parts.B. That’s where the need to be insensitive comes from.C. I hope everyone can obtain the ability to be insensitive.D. Behind insensitivity is a strong sense of self-awareness.E. Being a highly sensitive person can come with many challenges.F. It implies the ability to calmly face the setbacks and firmly move forward.G. Focus on long-term goals rather than the ups and downs of life at the moment.（2024北京西城高三二模）Want to write better? There’s a new book that says simple writing is best.Do you check your text messages before sending? 31 If not, you might prefer getting things done fast, even if they’re not perfect.This book argues that it’s important to write carefully, even for quick messages. Todd Rogers and Jessica LaskyFink, from Harvard, wrote “Writing For Busy Readers”. It’s smartly named because everyone’s busy today. People get lots of messages every day, from emails to texts. 32 Deciding what to read, skim, or ignore happens many times a day for almost everyone.The authors share good writing tips, like cutting unnecessary words and using simple words everyone knows. They say it’s important to keep sentences simple. They tested the idea that less is more. For example, they sent an email to thousands of school-board members asking them to take a survey. They made the email shorter, from 127 to 49 words, and got double the responses (from 2.7% to 4.8%). 33The same is true for text messages. In another test, they sent a short message asking parents to take a survey. It got more responses than a longer, more sympathetic one. Sometimes, being short and clear works better than being kind but ignored. It’s not just what you say, but how quickly you say it that matters.It’s not just about word count. 34 Reducing the number of options has the same effect. Short, active sentences with common words are best.From posts to online reviews, following these rules gets more likes and shares. Serious writers should pay attention too. A study found that companies using long sentences and complicated words were seen as less moral and trustworthy.35 It might be tempting to send messages quickly and hope for the best. But taking time to write for your readers has benefits. If you send a rushed message that readers ignore, it’s like you didn’t send it at all.A. If everyone is a busy reader, everyone is a busy writer too.B. They can also get puzzled by social media platforms.C. If you do, you probably like making even the simplest messages perfect.D. They found that longer messages make people think the task will take longer.E. Keeping messages to one idea, or as few as possible, helps make sure they’re read,remembered, and acted on.F. Your goal is to convey enough passion that your readers think the issue in yourmessage is worth caring about.G. Explaining the thinking behind your messages will allow readers to see that youknow what you’re talking about.参考答案1．G 2．C 3．B 4．F 5．D【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要讲述了在对抗糖依赖时，避免在饮食中添加糖以及替代甜味剂。

昌平区2020年高三二模英语试卷及答案

昌平区2020年高三年级第二次统一练习英语试卷本试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语法填空（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。

在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

A few days before Christmas2012,I found myself in Walmart.It was the last 11I wanted to be,especially during the chaos of last-minute Christmas shopping. It had been a little more than a month since my husband was laid off.The school my kids attended asked if we needed help for Christmas,and we 12.If not for them,our kids would not have had Christmas gifts.My children were with me that day at Walmart.Our cupboards were bare,and I had only eighty dollars to13a family of six for a week.It’s not impossible to 14,but certainly not comfortable.It leaves little15for anything extra.Yet,it was Christmas,and my kids asked if they could buy a present for their dad.How could I say“no”?I found a gift box of their dad’s favorite cologne and hoped I could 16it.Lucky for me,my husband doesn’t have expensive17.My husband worked very hard to18for us,and I stayed home.It wasn’t by 19.Having two children on the autism spectrum makes it difficult for me to work. Doctors’appointments,therapy schedules,and school meetings make it near impossible to20a regular work schedule.So,when he was laid off,things got very21quickly.He wasn’t without a job long,but the22of income for a couple of weeks certainly put a stress on our family.As I chose my groceries,I kept a running total in my head.As my cart(手推车) filled,my23rose.The more I thought about it,the less24it was that I would be able to buy a gift for my husband.When I went to the checkout,I set aside the cologne gift box.My kids25, but I didn’t have much of a choice.My heart26when the grocery total was indeed too high for us to buy the gift,but an angel was waiting in the wings.What happened left me speechless,and being the27type,speechless is rare for me.A man28us,put four twenty-dollar bills into my hand and happily exclaimed,“Merry Christmas!”He left so fast that I didn’t29have a chance to say,“Thank you.”A wave of emotion came over me as I30the cologne gift set to the belt. We were thrilled,and my husband had a Christmas present.Wherever there is ahuman being,there is an opportunity for a kindness.11.A.place B.moment C.season D.station12.A.refused B.answered C.accepted D.ignored13.A.warm B.feed C.help D.inspire14.A.respond B.appreciate C.purchase D.accomplish15.A.room B.excuse C.energy D.courage16.A.offer B.afford C.owe D.earn17.A.bill B.collection C.taste D.clothes18.A.stand pete C.prepare D.provide19.A.choice B.mistake C.heart D.nature20.A.create B.design C.maintain D.discover21.A.smooth B.tight C.unexpected D.simplified22.A.increase B.discount C.steadiness D.absence23.A.regret B.anxiety C.blame plaint24.A.likely B.important C.necessary D.difficult25.A.cheered B.followed C.protested D.supported26.A.lost B.calmed C.beat D.sank27.A.outgoing B.optimistic C.talkative D.hardworking28.A.approached B.guided C.pleased D.trusted29.A.ever B.even C.once D.already30.A.threw B.cancelled C.recommended D.added第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2020年6月北京市昌平区2020届高三下学期第二次统一练习(高考二模)英语试题及答案

绝密★启用前北京市昌平区普通高中2020届高三毕业班下学期第二次统一练习(高考二模)英语试题2020年6月本试卷满分 120 分,考试时间 100 分钟第一部分：知识运用（共两节,45 分）第一节语法填空（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。

在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1 个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

AHuman beings love the world of nature that surrounds 1 (we), and we enjoy seeing the wild world up close. When people wish to interact with a wild creature, an easy method is to attract it with some food. However, feeding wild animals is dangerous and unwise. The first problem is that animals are not meant to eat the same foods as people do. Many cheap human snacks, like fries and bread, are just not good for animals. Also, animals 2 are fed by humans will lose their fear of people.it’s also possible that they could This makes them easy targets for hunters, 3someday attack people.BBob 4 (sort) through some of his old stuff. During the process, he came across a box full of old toys and journals, as well as some old photos from his childhood. Holding one of the photos, Bob started to look back upon the very day this photo 5 (take) 30 years ago, and he got really emotional. It was the day he first learned how to ride a bike. In the park, his father patiently pushed his bike from behind as Bob had trouble riding on his own. Bob kept falling from the bike, but his father was always there, 6 (encourage) him. Eventually, he got the hang of it. Bob thought it was the best day of his life at the time.CRecycling paper is a great way to help the environment, but reusing things 7 (make) from paper is even better. Take a copy of magazine, for example. Once you 8 (finish) reading it, don’t put it in your recycling bin. Instead, consider sharing it 9people who haven’t read it, or giving it to your school library so that your classmates can take a look. Alternatively, you could find a completely 10 (differ) use for the magazine’s pages. Some readers have used them to wrap gifts for their friends and family, picking pages with colourful pictures to make the presents look bright.第二节完形填空（共20 小题；每小题 1.5 分,共30 分）阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2023届北京市昌平区高三二模英语试卷附答案

21. C
22. A
23. A
26. B
27. B
28. D
31. B
32. C
33. B
24. D 29. C 34. A
25. D 30. D
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
35. A
36. E
37. C
38. G
39. F
第三部分：书面表达（共两节，32 分）第一节（共 4 小题；第 40、41 题各 2 分，第 42 题 3 分，第 43 题 5 分，共 12 分） 40. Because they help us learn about our ancestors, their living and culture.
We should visit world heritage sites in a responsible and sustainable way. We must follow tourism rules, including that we mustn’t paint, carve or climb at will. Additionally, we can stop other tourists from behaving badly. Only when everyone takes action can we complete this great project.
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12. which /that
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16. traditional
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2024北京高三二模英语汇编：阅读表达

2024北京高三二模英语汇编阅读表达一、阅读表达（2024北京顺义高三二模）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。

Uncertainty is all around us, never more so than today. Whether it concerns your health or relationships, much of what lies ahead in life remains uncertain.We’re all different in how much uncertainty we can tolerate in life. Some people seem to enjoy taking risks and living unpredictable lives, while others find the randomness of life deeply annoying. But all of us have a limit. If you feel controlled by uncertainty and worry, it’s important to know that you’re not alone; many of us are in the same boat.To cope with all this uncertainty, many of us use worrying as a tool for trying to predict the future and avoid unpleasant surprises. Worrying can make it seem like you have some control over uncertain circumstances. You may also believe that it will help you find a solution to your problems or prepare you for the worst. Unfortunately, long-term worrying just robs you of enjoyment in the present and weakens your energy. But there are healthier ways to cope with uncertainty.Identify your uncertainty trigger (诱发因素). A lot of uncertainty tends to be self-generated. However, some can be generated by external sources, such as reading media stories that focus on bad news, or simply communicating with anxious friends. By recognizing your triggers, you can take action to avoid or reduce your exposure to them.Shift your attention. Focus on solvable worries, taking action on those aspects of a problem that you can control, or simply go back to what you were doing. When the feelings of uncertainty return, refocus your mind on the present moment and your own breathing.1．How are people different in tolerating uncertainty in life?2．Why do many people use worrying as a tool to deal with uncertainty?3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.▶ Knowing the triggers of your uncertainty, you can learn to expose yourself to them.4．What are you most uncertain about right now? How will you deal with it? (In about 40 words)（2024北京丰台高三二模）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。

北京市昌平区2022届高三二模英语试卷(word版,含答案)

北京市昌平区2022届高三二模英语试卷英语2022.5 本试卷共12页，共100分。

考试时长90分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节：完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

This was memorable for not so good reasons. We were camping on Fraser Island. I decided to go for a nature walk alone from the camp over to the beach. After 1 for some time I decided I should 2 and head back to the camp. On doing this I met with an overly friendly Dingo（澳洲野狗）.Not thinking much about it at the time and being my first 3 with it, I was all at sea-but kept on walking. But the Dingo kept on walking too! I tried telling it to get away; no 4 from the Dingo. I then decided to try and move around the Dingo; it kept moving with me, almost 5 what I was doing. I then tried going into the water, thinking 6 the Dingo wouldn't want to come in. I walked in until the water was over my knees and the Dingo walked right on in too. It didn't want me to go anywhere!At this point I became a little 7 but luckily at that 8 moment a car driving by saw what was happening and beeped the horn（喇叭）, both in order to get my attention and to 9 off the Dingo. I jumped onto the step and held on while the car drove me back up to the 10 safely. Safe to say that was the last time I went walking on my own and I will never break into the wild animals' habitats again.1. A. waiting B. checking C. skipping D. walking2. A. move over B. turn around C. get out D. run away3. A. training B. encounter C. game D. tour4. A. reward B. answer C. reaction D. warning5. A. mirroring B. suspecting C. ignoring D. interrupting6. A. clearly B. surely C. slowly D. deeply7. A. confused B. inspired C. excited D. worried8. A. critical B. strange C. common D. dramatic9. A. put B. kick C. drive D. carry10. A. island B. forest C. camp D. beach第二节：语法填空（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。

2022-2023学年北京市昌平区高三(第2次)模拟考试英语试卷-普通用卷

2022-2023学年北京市昌平区高三（第2次）模拟考试英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共14小题，共28.0分）AEvery event here features a noted scientist who discusses a different cosmic （宇宙的）topic.They will be presented with a livestream to our Science World official website and questions can be asked in the website chat.Black Holes7：30 PM-8：30 PM，May.19，2023Description：Most galaxies（星系）have a supermassive black hole at their center.These black holes help determine how galaxies will develop over time.Join Dr.Ansel Netscher for an outline of black holes.You can also explore how supermassive black holes may decide the development of galaxies.The Webb Imagery8：00 PM-9：30 PM，May.28，2023Description：The amazing visions have attracted the world.But there's a long and involved process by which scientists' black-and-white observational data is transformed into dynamic color imagery for the public.Join image specialist Ralph Wilson as he discusses the art and science of translating infrared light. Hunt for Distant Worlds7：00 PM-8：00 PM，Jun.3，2023Description：Since the discovery of the first planet orbiting a Sun-like star in 1995，more than 4，000 exoplanets have been found.These widespread planet systems confirm that our solar system is just one of many in our Milky Way galaxy.The discovery of such systems has provided interesting insights，challenging our views about how planet systems form and develop.Join Dr.Amanda Garcia as she describes the scientific hunt for these distant worlds.Mars and Beyond10：00 AM-11：30 AM，Jun.4，2023Description：Will we ever reach Mars？And what will it take to travel to other stars？Dr.Camille Lopez will meet these questions with a speech of what we can expect in the next 30 years.It's based on what ispractical and reasonable when we consider the biological，economic，and philosophical concerns that connect with the engineering challenges of.space habitation and exploration.1. Interested in the development of planet or star system，you can choose ______①Black Holes②The Webb Imagery③Hunt for Distant Worlds④Mars and BeyondA. ①④B. ②④C. ①③D. ②③2. What will you learn from Mars and Beyond？______A. Prospect of space travel.B. Application of art to science.C. The origin and future of Mars.D. Detailed plan of space habitation.3. What is the main purpose of the passage______A. To publicize online public lectures.B. To compare events of studying science.C. To stress the importance of space exploration.D. To expand people's knowledge about universe.BEver wonder what happens to spacecraft after they get launched to space？Well，that is where my job as an instrument operations engineer comes in.My job consists of planning，generating，and operating scientific instruments in-flight.I am grateful for having worked on missions at Saturn，the Moon，and our own planet Earth.When I was a high-schooler，I was unsure of what college I wanted to attend，or what major I wanted to choose.After receiving an email from a college called Massachusetts Institute of Technology （MIT），I decided to apply to a summer program they were offering with the encouragement of my mom.After participating in that program，I knew that MIT was the right university for me.The passionate students and boundless opportunities developed a feeling of belonging in me that led me to apply and eventually get accepted.The most exciting and fulfilling part of being an engineer is that I am able to work on projects that benefit humanity.When people think of the space industry，they picture the outer reaches of our solar system.What they may not imagine is the great body of work being done to study our own home-Earth.I am thankful to have a career that allows me to commit myself to that responsibility.The highlight of my career has been witnessing the end of the Cassini mission to Saturn.Some of the people on the team had been working on the mission for longer than I had been alive，but they still treated me as one of their own.I was given the opportunity to operate the cameras that would catch breathtaking images of the planet.And when the Cassini spacecraft had run out of fuel，I quickly learned that it was not just the end of the mission，but the end of a team.The night we watched with bittersweet longing as its signal faded to nothing is something that I will always keep in my memories.And while Cassini will be remembered for its historic contributions，what I will remember it for is the team it brought together. My friends often ask why a girl could achieve all these.I always grew up a big fan of fiction.I read the Harry Potter books and loved anything fantasy.I realized that a common theme of hero stories is that the hero must always make a choice to start their adventure.If you don't pick up the sword in your own story because you are afraid of what may happen next，you risk not having a story at all.4. Why did the author apply to MIT？______A. The majors in MIT interested her.B. Her mother urged her to go to MIT.C. She set this goal as a high-schooler.D. A summer program made her love MIT.5. What does the author think about her occupation？______A. It's easy to predict what she does.B. It's hard for a girl to have such a career.C. She is annoyed by being misunderstood.D. She is proud to work for human well-being.6. What does the author value most in the Cassini mission？______A. Its historic contributions.B. The team it brought together.C. Breathtaking images of the planet.D. The opportunity to operate the cameras.7. What can we learn from the story？______A. Practice makes perfect.B. No way is impossible to courage.C. Well begun is half done.D. Time lost cannot be won again.CHave you ever been indecisive in the decision of what color car you like？Last November，a magazine with great influence revealed its annual list of the Best Inventions，which are changing how we live，work，play，and think about what's possible.One of these inventions was the"color changing car".At the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show，a famous car company showcased a concept car that can change colors.The surface coating of this car features e-ink that is most well-known from the displays ofe-readers.It contains many millions of micro-capsules，each of which contains negatively charged white pigments（颜料）and positively charged black pigments.Depending on the chosen setting，stimulation by means of an electrical field causes either the white or the black pigments to collect at the surface of the micro-capsule，giving the car body the desired shade.The color chosen for a car is an expression of the driver's personalities.It offers a completely new way of changing the vehicle's appearance in line with the driver's preferences，the environmental conditions or even functional requirements.A variable exterior color can contribute to energy saving and wellness in the interior.This is done by taking into account the different abilities of light and dark colors when it comes to reflecting sunlight and the associated absorption of thermal energy.Heating of the vehicle as a result of strong sunlight and high outside temperatures can be reduced by changing the exterior to a light color.In cooler weather，a dark outer skin will help the vehicle to absorb noticeably more warmth from the sun.This would reduce the amount of energy the vehicle electrical system needs，lowering the fuel or electricity consumption.In the interior，the technology could，for example，prevent the dashboard from heating up too much.In electric cars，changing the color with the weather would thus increase the range of the car.Considering the recent push for electric vehicles，this color changing technology could be a game-changer."Digital experiences won't just be limited to displays in the future.There will be more and more connection between the real and virtual.With this concept car，we are bringing the car body to life，"says Frank Weber，a member of the board of this company.8. The concept car can change colors mainly because of ______ .A. the reflection of sunlightB. the stability of electrical fieldC. the area of white and black e-inkD. the gathering of charged pigments9. As for the color changing car，which would the author agree with？______A. It will be put into mass production in the near future.B. It can change colors automatically according to weather.C. It can show personalities and improve car performance.D. It will save energy by transforming heat into electrical energy.10. Which would be the best title for the passage？______A. Car Design：New Challenges.B. The Development of Car Exterior.C. Magical E-ink in Car Design.D. New Invention of Cars：Tailored Exterior.DDo you know forests are one of our planet's greatest carbon sinks This means that they absorb an enormous amount of carbon released into the atmosphere，a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change and the earth's rising temperature.The poplar tree，standing tall and regal，is known for its fast-growing nature and its gray，white，or black bark.A biotechnology firm in San Francisco，CA，genetically modified poplar trees.According to a four-month study conducted in their greenhouse，the engineered trees grew 53% larger than their normal counterparts and stored 27% more CO2.In February 2023，the company also planted modified poplar trees in southern Georgia.This marks the first time in the United States that engineered trees have been planted outside of a controlled lab setting!All plants experience photosynthesis（光合作用），where sunlight，water，and CO2 are transformed into glucose and oxygen.However，almost all trees release a poisonous substance in the process.To remove this substance，trees must use up newly-produced energy in another step known as photo-respiration（光呼吸作用），which does not produce any energy and releases CO2 back into the atmosphere.To prevent plants from wasting their energy，the biotechnology firm engineered their poplar trees with genes found ingreen algae.First tested in tobacco plants，the foreign genes change the poisonous substance produced by trees into sugars，so that more energy can be used for removing carbon and tree growth. Researchers from the company are planting their poplar trees on private land that has been previously disturbed，such as abandoned coal mines in Pennsylvania.The modified trees will be planted between natives like sweet gum and bald cypress to boost biodiversity and maintain soil fertility（肥沃）.Plant biologist Norberto Martinez from the University of Illinois suggests the engineered poplar trees may not thrive outdoors or will require more water and fertilizer to maintain their fast growth.Many sustainable forestry organizations have also banned engineered trees from being planted in forests.The Global Justice Ecology Project argued that these trees could interfere with efforts to protect and regenerate forests. Though there may be opposing opinions regarding genetically modified poplar trees，one thing is for sure：they hold the potential to lower greenhouse gases in our environment at a faster rate.This company's attempt is certainly an innovative approach to the ongoing climate crisis.11. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about？______A. The necessity to absorb CO2.B. The basic idea behind engineered trees.C. The effect of photosynthesis on plants.D. The importance of energy transformation.12. What does the underlined phrase"interfere with"in Paragraph 5 probably mean？______A. Save.B. Measure.C. Interrupt.D. Strengthen.13. What can we infer about the engineered poplar trees？______A. Their first planting state was Pennsylvania.B. Their potential to absorb CO2 outweighs concerns.C. They can release more oxygen than normal poplar trees.D. They will grow better if planted away from normal plants.14. The main purpose of the passage is to ______ .A. inform and argueB. analyse and adviseC. argue and discussD. examine and assess二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Communion is a very difficult art.To commune with one another over many problems that we have requires listening and learning，which are both very difficult to do.（1）______ To commune with each other，we require a certain capacity，a certain way of listening—not merely to gather information，which any schoolboy can do，but rather listening in order to understand.（2）______ Learning is not merely the accumulation（积累）of knowledge.Knowledge never changes the way you think；experience never flowers into the beauty of understanding.Most of us listen with the background of what we know and we have experienced.Perhaps you have never noticed the difference between the mind that really learns and the mind that merely gathers knowledge.（3）______ It is always translating what it hears in terms of its own experience or in terms of the knowledge which it has gathered.It is caught up in the process of accumulating and adding to what it already knows，and such a mind is incapable of learning.I do not know if you have noticed this.So it seems to me very important that we commune with each other quietly，in a dignified manner，and for that there must be a listening and a learning.When you commune with your own heart，when you commune with your friend，when you commune with the skies，with the stars，with the sunset，with a flower，then surely you are listening so as to learn.It does not mean that you accept or deny.（4）______ When you commune with the sunset，with a friend，with your wife or with your child，you do not criticize，you do not deny or support，translate or identify.You are communing.You are learning.You are searching out.（5）______I think it is important to understand that a man who accumulates can never learn.Self-learning implies a fresh and eager mind—a mind that is not committed，that does not belong to anything and that is not limited to any particular field.It is only such a mind that learns.A.Most of us hardly listen，and we hardly learn.B.Here is a personal story that illustrates this differenceC.The mind that is accumulating knowledge never learns.D.How can we make the shift from accumulating to learningE.It seems to me of the utmost importance that we do listen in order to learn.F.From this inquiry comes the movement of learning，which is never accumulative.G.You are learning and either acceptance or denial of what is being said puts an end to learning.15. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G三、完形填空（本大题共10小题，共15.0分）"Dear department，I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn（独角兽）in my backyard if I can find one.Please send me a letter in response."In mid-November，Joyce wrote a letter to the local department of animal care and control with a（n）（1）______ request.Director Annabelle Bradshaw wrote back a few weeks later with good news.She said the department does in fact license unicorns under certain（2）______ Those include polishing the unicorn''s horn（角）at least once a month，giving it （3）______ access to sunlight，moonlight and rainbows，and feeding it watermelons at least once a week.（4）______ that Joyce would meet all the requirements，Bradshaw sent her a"preapproved unicorn license"for her future pet."It is always（5）______ to hear from young people who consider providing a loving home to animals."Bradshaw wrote.She deals with a lot of"emotionally exhausting"issues on the job.So Joyce's letter has（6）______ brightened her spirits.The first-grader also（7）______ her for wanting to ask permission in the first place，and doing her research to figure out how to go about that. Joyce's mother didn't want to（8）______ her when she asked for a unicorn at first，so advised it might come down to getting approval.Joyce agreed and she （9）______ and an hour later she came back and said，"Will you help me （10）______ this？"While the letter was received and replied to in a matter of weeks，Joyce thought the license would be a perfect present for her birthday this month.20. A. special B. urgent C. reasonable D. silly21. A. structures B. conditions C. systems D. programs22. A. regular B. similar C. fair D. instant23. A. Upset B. Concerned C. Confident D. Surprised24. A. useful B. rewarding C. necessary D. important25. A. normally B. gradually C. greatly D. carefully26. A. impressed B. admired C. amused D. challenged27. A. comfort B. punish C. excuse D. discourage28. A. gave up B. fell over C. stood out D. marched off29. A. test B. mail C. record D. download四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）30.ABecause of the changes that occurred over tea's extremely long history，the tea-making process（1）______ （become）very complicated and diverse today.To follow the rather strict steps（2）______ may include dozens of smaller steps，generally speaking，it takes about half a month to complete the （3）______ （begin）processes such as tea picking，selecting and drying.In order to reach the highest standard，it takes at least a whole month only to dry the tea as dry as it can get.So it takes several months alone（4）______ good tea products are ready for consumers.BTo remain competitive throughout their careers，students need to learn how to use an AI writing tool to make worthwhile output（5）______ know how to evaluate its quality，accuracy and originality.They need to learn to compose well-organized essays involving a mix of Al-generated text and（6）______ （tradition）writing.When working into the 2060s and beyond，professionals （7）______ （learn）how to engage productively with AI systems，using them to enhance human creativity.CMy new book celebrates the power of mathematical thinking to get you to your goal（8）______ （success）without hours of labour.It's your shortcut that mathematicians（9）______ me have comeup with to your destination.Of course，while I（10）______ （produce）In inking Better：The art of the shortcut，I read a good few books.Here's a list of those that were the most influential in my journey to find the smartest ways of thinking.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)五、阅读表达（本大题共1小题，共12.0分）31. There are many historical sites and places in the world that give us insight and evidence of the past civilization.These sites help us learn about our ancestors，their living and culture.These sites can be called common or universal heritage（遗产）of humankind and our world heritage.These sites from the past civilizations are for all humans.We must live in them today and also pass them on to future generations.They teach us about our past and represent the great achievements of our ancestors and make us proud.World heritage has historical，cultural and economic significance.It has exceptional value and importance for humankind from history，science and arts points of view and must be cared for.Many UNESCO sites that stand today are under threat.There is a list of thirty sites by UNESCO that are endangered.There are many external factors responsible for damaging the world heritage，some of which are climate change，natural disasters，urbanization and unchecked tourism etc.With the growing strength of these external factors，it is becoming more and more important to take proper measures to save and preserve these timeless achievements of humankind.There are many communities and organizations in the world which are working to protect these sites.We can work with these organizations，travel agencies，government groups and local communities.We should join them to support their cause.Another way to play our part is to shoulder travel responsibility Tourismcan generate funds for the restoration of historical sites but at the same time unchecked tourism can damage them seriously.The younger generation must preserve the identity of the people who came before them.No matter what is our reach，we should help protect them through effective means.Our every step would count and help in protecting the world heritage sites.(1) Why can many historical sites be called world heritage______(2) What is Paragraph 2 mainly talking about______(3) Please decide which part is false in the following statement，then underline it and explain why. ______•Tourism can bring economic benefits which are used to restore the historical sites，so we should remove the limitations on tourism.(4) What can we do to shoulder our responsibilities to protect world heritage sites（In about 40 words）______六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共20.0分）32. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。

北京市昌平区高三英语第二次质量抽测试题(昌平二模)北师大版

英语试卷本试卷共10页，共150分。

考试时长120分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

1.How much is the woman going to pay?A. 20 pence.B. 25 pence.C. 30 pence.2. Which of the followings does the woman advise to choose?A. Science.B. Foreign language.C. Music and art.3. Where is Lucy?A. At home.B. In the theatre.C. In the car.4. What do we know about Town Cinema?A. It is not cheap.B. It has the best service.C. It has the comfortable seats.5. What can we learn about the boy from the conversation?A. He is very good at self-control.B. He spends much time watching TV.C. His mother has a good plan for him.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的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5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。

2024北京高三二模英语汇编：阅读理解D篇及答案

2024北京高三二模英语汇编阅读理解D篇（2024北京顺义高三二模）For decades,scientists thought of the brain as the most closely guarded organ.Locked safely behind a biological barrier,away from the disorder of the rest of the body,it was broadly free of destruction of germs (病菌)and the battles started by the immune system.Then,20-odd years ago,some researchers began to ask a question:is the brain really so separate?The answer, according to a growing body of evidence,is no—and has important effects on both science and health care.The list of brain conditions that have been associated with changes elsewhere in the body is long and growing. Changes in the make-up of the microorganisms resident in the gut(肠道),for example,have been linked to disorders like Parkinson’s disease.Some researchers think that certain infections could provoke Alzheimer’s disease and some could lead to emotional disorder in babies.The effect is two-way.There is a lengthening list of symptoms(症状)not typically viewed as disorders of the nervous system in which the brain and the neural processes that connect it to the body play a large part.For example,the development of a fever is influenced by a population of neurons(神经元)that control body temperature and appetite.The effect of brain on body is underlined by the finding that stimulating a particular brain region in mice can‘remind’the body of previous inflammation(炎症)—and reproduce them.These findings and others mark a complete shift in our view of the interconnectedness of brain and body,and could help us both understand and treat illness.If some brain conditions start outside the brain,then perhaps cures for them could also reach in from outside.Treatments that take effect through the digestive system,heart or other organs,for instance, would be much easier and less striking to give than those that must cross the blood-brain barrier,the brain’s first line of defence.In the opposite direction,the effects of our emotions or mood on our capacity to recover from illness could also be used.There is an opening work under way testing whether stimulating certain areas of the brain that respond to reward and produce feelings of positivity could enhance recovery from conditions such as heart attacks.Perhaps even more exciting is the possibility that making changes to our behaviour—to reduce stress,say—could have similar benefits.For neuroscientists,it’s time to look beyond the brain.And clinicians treating the body mustn’t assume the brain is above getting involved—its activity could be influencing a wide range of conditions,from mild infections to long-time fatness.1．The author writes paragraph1mainly to______.A．evaluate an argument B．present an assumptionC．summarize the structure D．provide the background2．What does the underlined word“provoke”mean in Paragraph3?A．Delay.B．Cure.C．Cause.D．Disturb.3．What can we learn from the passage?A．Treatments that cross brain-blood barrier are less used.B．Previous diseases could cause the production of new ones.C．Emotions could affect the capacity to fight against diseases.D．Treatment of the brain takes priority over other treatments.4．Which of the following shows the development of ideas in the passage?I:Introduction P:Point Sp:Sub-point(次要点)C:ConclusionA．B．C．D．（2024北京丰台高三二模）A shopkeeper’s son breaks a window,causing a crowd to gather.They tell the shopkeeper not to be angry:actually,the broken window is a reason to celebrate,since it will create work for the glazier(装玻璃的工人).In the story,written by a19th-century economist,the crowd envisions the work involved in repairing the window,but not that involved in everything else on which the shopkeeper could have spent his money—unseen possibilities that would have brought him greater happiness.If that window were to be broken these days,people might have a different reaction,especially if they were NIMBYs (Not In My Back Yard)who oppose any local construction that affects their quality of life.Their concern might be with the “embodied carbon”.The production of a piece of glass would carry a sizeable carbon cost.Similarly,the bricks and concrete in a building are relics of past emissions.They are,the logic goes,embodied carbon.Conserving what already exists,rather than adding to the building stock,will avoid increasing these embodied emissions—or so NIMBYs often suggest.At its worst,this idea is based on a warped logic.Greenhouse gases released by the construction of an existing building will heat the planet whether the building is repaired or knocked down.The emissions have been taken out of the world’s“carbon budget”,so treating them as anew debit means double counting.The right question to ask is whether it is worth using the remaining carbon budget to repair a building or it is better to knock it down.Choosing between these possibilities requires thinking about the unseen.It used to be said that construction emitted two types of emissions.Besides the embodied sort,there were operational ones from cooling,heating and providing electricity to residents.Around the world,buildings account for39%of annual emissions,according to the World Green Building Council,of which28%come from operational carbon.These two types of emissions might be enough for the architects designing an individual building.But when it comes to broader questions,economists ought also to consider how the placement of buildings affects the manner in which people work,shop and travel.Density(密度)lowers the per-person cost of public transport,and this reduces car use.Research by Green Alliance,a pressure group,suggests that in Britain a policy of“demolish(拆除)and densify”—replacing semi-detached housing near public transport with blocks of flats—would save substantial emissions.Without such demolition,potential residents would have to move to the suburbs instead,saving money on rent but consuming more energy.Targeted subsidies(补贴),especially for research and development into construction materials,could speed up the pace at which the built environment decarbonises.What will never work,however,is allowing the loudest voices to decide how to use land and ignoring the carbon emissions of their would-be neighbours once they are out of sight.5．The first two paragraphs are written to________.A．exemplify an outlook on energy conservation B．present a new way of relieving energy crisisC．explain people’s reaction to a broken window D．introduce an argument on carbon emission6．What does the underlined word“warped”in Paragraph3probably mean?A．Unsound.B．Complicated.C．Distinctive.D．Underlying.7．What can be learnt from the passage?A．Operational carbon accounts for a larger share of carbon emission.B．Repairing old buildings outweighs demolition in energy conservation.C．Higher residential density near public transport may help reduce emission.D．Stopping residents from living in new buildings is sensible to energy saving.8．As for decarbonization of the built environment,which would the author agree with?A．Interests of NIMBYs are worthy of consideration.B．A comprehensive insight into emission is essential.C．Upgrading construction materials should be prioritized.D．Every resident should do their bit in reducing carbon emission.（2024北京昌平高三二模）In1992,Edward de Bono argued that“creativity is the most important human resource of all.”But might computers have the capacity to be creative?Could artificial intelligence outperform us in even the most human of phenomena?These questions have moved to the forefront of society with the launch of ChatGPT and DALL-E, two powerful deep learning models capable of creating art.Where human creativity comes from is a complex and heavily-debated topic.One theory supposes that creativity emerges from solving problems in new ways.The game designer Mark Rosewater explains that“if you use the same neural pathways,you get to the same answers,and with creativity,that’s not your goal.”But studies from the University of Virginia suggest humans most default（默认）to solving problems by building on known solutions,restricting originality. Some neuroscientists propose another theory regarding creativity.Research from the University of Calgary reveals that when being creative,humans don’t use the same brain regions associated with thought and problem-solving,implying that creativity is primarily an unconscious process.According to this theory,the brain solves problems best when not directly focusing on them using the frontal lobe（前额叶）,instead letting the other parts of the brain take over.A.I.cannot currently emulate（仿真）the full complexity of the human mind.Do these deep learning networks even have the required components that we use when we are creative?Douglas Hofstadter explains how“emergent phenomena,”such as creativity,correspond to connections between levels within mental systems.Similar connections could exist in artificial neural networks,even if the mechanics differ.For example,modern artificial intelligence employs attention circuits that may cause it to behave similarly to the frontal lobe where most of the brain’s focusing tendencies come from.The emergent nature of creativity opens the door for similar tendencies in machines,but they are tuned so carefully to copy existing ideas that it may not be enough for true originality.Mr.Rosewater’s theory on creativity suggests that for A.I. to be creative,it should be able to solve problems in new ways,which is difficult because A.I.is based so heavily on already existing ideas.Alternatively,if creativity is an unconscious process as the University of Calgary research suggests, then it occurs mostly outside the frontal lobe and may not exist in machine learning networks.Either way,current A.I. probably lacks the capacity for genuine creativity and originality,but it can combine existing ideas in interesting ways.The question of machine creativity has repercussions in many areas,such as developing copyright law regarding A.I. works,considering A.I.submissions in art contests,and determining the use of ChatGPT as a tool for school assignments. Creativity may be,at least for now,a unique human puters are not yet starting revolutionary artistic movements,but they are already combining what exists into something new,challenging us to look deeper into our own creativity.9.About the source of human creativity,research from the University of Calgary discovers that______.A.human creativity heavily relies on the existing ideasB.dealing with problems helps develop human creativityC.being creative is closely related to certain brain regionsD.human creativity is a process that happens automatically10.The author would probably agree that______.A.efforts should be put into the study of human creativityB.creativity can be attained consciously on most occasionsC.A.I.creates better than humans in some areas at presentD.humans need machines to be more creative in various areas11.What does the underlined word“repercussions”in Paragraph5probably mean?A.Influences.B.Objections.C.Doubts.D.Causes.12.Which would be the best title for the passage?puting Creativity:Is it a good thing?puting Creativity:Can it be possible?C.Human Creativity:Why does human develop it?D.Human Creativity:How can A.I.help human create?（2024北京朝阳高三二模）It is perhaps easy to accept the statement that the universe is expanding.It is just some strange physics indicating that,as time goes on,galaxies(星系)get further away from each other just like two cars racing away from each other.I personally don’t like it and prefer the balloon analogy.In this situation,there are dots all over a balloon.When we blow it up in real life,the dots would increase in size.In this analogy,let’s assume they don’t.What we are interested in is how the distance between the dots on the surface of the balloon grows as we put more air into it.The balloon analogy relies somewhat on our geometric sensibilities which refer to our sense of shapes and how they change over time.At its core,what we are trying to develop a sense for is how we measure distances.This concept is also the fundamental goal of general relativity,Einstein’s theory of gravity.In general relativity,the most important piece of information is what we call the metric,an equation that describes how distances are measured,and therefore also tells us about the shape space-time is taking.The whole idea that space-time is expanding was first noticed as a mathematical consequence of general relativity by Georges Lemaitre in1927,when he solved Einstein’s equation and found a solution for the metric showing that distances grow with time.His work provided a theoretical explanation:the standard for measuring cosmic(宇宙的)distance was itself changing with time.What is delightful is that it means we can quite reasonably say that universe’s expansion is a gravitational effect.I enjoy this because it is so deeply counterintuitive to our usual understanding of gravity,which teaches us that it is a force that always draws things together.But in this case where gravity is a geometric effect,we are offered a broader range of gravitational possibilities.It is worth noting that the geometric explanation of general relativity hasn’t been universally popular.The late physicist Steven Weinberg wrote that the geometric explanation of the theory of gravitation has been reduced to a mere analogy,but is otherwise not very useful.Another challenge with the balloon analogy and our reliance on geometric explanation is to explain why gravity seems to pull things together in many situations,while universe is expanding.This difference is resolved by acknowledging that local gravitational effects due to massive objects dominate over large-scale expansion effects,leading to the formation of structures like stars,galaxies and,eventually us.In fact,the analogy where universe is only expanding and this is the only gravitational effect at play is a very idealized situation where matter was initially spread out perfectly evenly across the universe.13.The author presents the balloon analogy in Paragraph2mainly to_________.A.introduce a topicB.draw a comparisonC.confirm a theoryD.evaluate a statement14.What does the underlined word“counterintuitive”in Paragraph5probably mean?A.Unchallenging.B.Contradictory.C.Satisfying.D.Relevant.15What can be inferred from the passage?A.Universe’s expansion results in the creation of structures like galaxies.B.Lemaitre’s work suggests the standard for cosmic distance is consistent.C.A uniform distribution of matter can overcome the universe’s expansion.D.The metric is key to sensing the shape of space-time in general relativity.16.Which would be the best title for the passage?A.Studying Galaxies—Has the Balloon Analogy Been Outdated?B.Rethinking Gravity—Is it a Way to Make Sense of the Balloon Analogy?C.Arguing against the Car Analogy—Does the Balloon Analogy Win Over?D.Understanding Universe Expansion—Is the Balloon Analogy Acceptable？（2024北京东城高三二模）You might not think that an AI capable of making music would stimulate your emotion, but others think differently,particularly those who gathered at Mexico City’s Symphony Hall in2019for Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony,which I finished using melodies generated by an AI.As the orchestra（管弦乐团）finished Schubert’s original work and began the music the AI and I had written,I could feel the crowd’s energy shift from astonishment to indignation and fear.They seemed afraid that an AI might be able to make emotional symphonic music.You can see their point:an AI that makes emotional music could affect the emotional lives of thousands or even millions of people in a small,but profound way,just like a human musician does.Positive and negative,people reacted very strongly to AI’s symphonic debut（首秀）.Even though most people don’t believe that AI can create something enjoyable,they,at least partly,did enjoy the Unfinished Symphony.Enjoyment in music implies that there’s something in the music that the listener connects to,a perception of shared emotion.But,in the case of AI music,an emotion shared with who?AI,as of yet,has no emotions.So what is the meaning of music made without an emotional composer?The unsatisfying answer is that music has no objective meaning.A composer can decide how a piece of music sounds,but it’s the listener that decides what it means.No matter how it s created,music doesn’t exist in a vacuum（真空）to the listener.The meaning we assign to music depends on its context—how the piece connects to other elements in our lives.Without context,music is like the results of a game whose rules have been lost.The context for a music is part of who you are.The music is emotional to you because you have the context to appreciate it.As it continues to evolve,AI music will develop its own context.Certainly,it’ll be different from human-made music.It’ll mix existing genres to create new ones;it’ll combine instruments that we wouldn’t think of combining.Its rules will be different.I’m now always asked the same“Who put the emotion in that music:you,the composer,or the AI?”But that’s not the question they really want to ask,though.There’s a deeper question that most people are too afraid to ask right now:“Are my emotions so simple that they can be maneuvered by a machine?”In my experience,this could be possible one day.If a modestly capable music AI in2019could stir up emotions of an audience,maybe AI can have a more powerful effect on our emotional lives than we’d like to admit.17.The audience reacted strongly to the symphony mainly due to______.A.their doubts about AI’s capabilitiesB.their uneasiness about AI’s influenceC.the orchestra’s brilliant presentation of AI musicD.the likeness between AI music and the original work18.What might the author agree with?A.AI poses little impact on people’s emotions.B.Music bears no intended emotional meaning.C.AI music will outperform human-made music.D.The context reflects people’s interpretation of music.19.What does the word“maneuvered”underlined in Paragraph6most probably mean?A.Refreshed.B.Challenged.C.Revealed.D.Directed.20.Which would be the best title for the passage?A.Are Composers To Be Replaced?B.Would AI Music Be a Rising Trend?C.Could AI Make Music That Moves You?D.Was the Unfinished Symphony Successful?（2024北京海淀高三二模）We are a social animal.Indeed,it is our sociality—such as the ability to make sense of each other,to communicate,to work cooperatively and,finally,to create culture—that marks us off from other animal species.But then why are we everywhere striving to increase our isolation and limit our contact with others?As musician David Byrne argues in an essay published last month,it is a striking fact about the new technologies that have so come to shape our lives,that they have precisely this effect:they limit our need for human contact.Online shopping?Check. Automated checkout?Check.Ride hail apps?Check.Efficiency is the key.We purchase efficiency by limiting the human aspect,known as“autonomous operation”.This is perhaps even more pronounced with new technologies on the horizon. Take the MOOC,the teacher-less virtual classroom.As Byrne notes,this is meant to deliver the values of a learning environment without,well,without the environment—you get to stay at home—no teacher,but also,no fellow students.Byrne isn’t claiming we are consciously choosing to isolate ourselves.We shop online because it is convenient.The absence of contact with others is a side-effect.Maybe even an unavoidable one,as one of the things that makes online shopping so easy is precisely the absence of contact with other people.But Bryne’s thought is that whatever our intention,the tendency of our tech to isolate us may be a feature,not a bug. His hypothesis is that we actually,at some level,crave(渴望)the increased isolation and we are actually making technologies to satisfy impulses that,in some way,go beyond—or against—our social nature.But I wonder,is this really new?Even if we are social by nature,and do everything we can to embed ourselves socially,the need to find ways to be alone is,well,nothing new.It’s also striking that the very activities that risk separating us—in the old days,books, newspapers,TV;nowadays,the latest apps—also connect us.We read about each other.What we read gives us information to share with each other.I am well aware of the data that shows the more time you spend on social media,the sadder and more isolated and envious you feel of others.But how novel is the isolating effect of social media?Being there reminds me a lot of what it was like to be social in high school—you have a vivid sense of your status and your standing in relation to others,and you have to deal with that.This may be isolating,sure.But it’s the isolating face of the social lives we’ve always had.It is isolating because of the ways technology brings us into real contact with others,not because it removes that contact.I wonder whether more isolation is a real option,after all.21.Which of the following best reflects“autonomous operation”?A.Getting a toothbrush via a hotel delivery robot.B.Teaching mom how to establish a smart home.C.Seeking help by calling human customer services.D.Having an online meeting at home with colleagues.22.Which of the following might the author agree?A.Technology offers fresh insights into our social status.B.Actions seemingly isolating can bond people.C.Social platforms help bring people closer.D.Social media has come to define our life.23.What would be the best title for the passage?A.What Technologies Do to Human NatureB.Do Technologies Shape Our Lives?C.How Isolation Changes with ConnectionD.Can We Erase Human Element?（2024北京西城高三二模）Can you imagine getting a major dental procedure without novocaine(一种麻醉药)?A scientist colleague of mine recently told me,rather than use it,he used a“focus in”meditation(冥想)technique to direct all of his attention to his mouth with as much calming equanimity as he could gather.Doing so transformed the pain for a few minutes.A stream of scientific articles suggests that there are benefits in turning toward discomfort or negative emotions with acceptance.In addition,all of us can gain from finding ways to cope with stress and suffering—particularly when larger circumstances are beyond our control.As a researcher who has studied meditation for more than20years,I believe that the cultivation of equanimity can help.It’s important to first define the idea of turning toward discomfort.I’m not advocating for people to put themselves in dangerous positions.But when we push ourselves into challenging or embarrassing situations,much like trainers who push athletes just past their comfort zone to make gains,learning often happens.My own research indicates that meditation provides an ideal way to practice turning toward discomfort—particularly when it trains up one’s equanimity.In my laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University,we conducted several clinical trials on developing equanimity during mindfulness meditation training.This approach includes guided meditation exercises such as using a matter-of-fact voice to label uncomfortable feelings in the body or welcoming uncomfortable feelings by saying “yes”aloud each time a feeling is detected.We hired153stressed adults and offered them a mindfulness meditation training program with or without training in equanimity.Our equanimity skills training group had significantly better outcomes on several measures.After just14days of training,for example,the participants who learned equanimity skills had significantly lower biological stress responses when asked to deliver a difficult speech and solve math problems in front of experts in white lab coats.This group also had significantly lower blood pressure and stress levels.In the days after training,people introduced to equanimity exercises also reported significantly higher positive emotions and well-being throughout the day and more meaningful social interactions than participants who received mindfulness training without the equanimity component.It was as though developing equanimity had their emotional reactivity to stress,helping them better appreciate and enjoy daily life’s many little positive and making them more curious and open to connecting with others.We are expanding on this work in several ways—including through the development of an app that offers equanimity training on demand and with trials involving participants with stress-related gastrointestinal(胃肠的)disorders.Meanwhile other scientists are further exploring equanimity’s power.We are convinced we can each build our resilience(恢复力)on a personal level by cultivating greater acceptance of our experience—good or bad,painful or pleasant—in the present moment.24.What can be learned about equanimity?A.It is a state of mental calmness.B.It is a form of negative emotions.C.It is a replacement for novocaine.D.It is the result of mindfulness meditation.25.Which of the following is a good example of equanimity training?A.Ignoring discomfort totally.B.Detecting unusual behavior.C.Keeping emotions to oneself.D.Seeing negative feelings objectively.26.Paragraph5is written to show______.A.the benefits of developing equanimityB.the procedure of mindfulness meditationC.the performances of two meditation training groupsD.the relationship between equanimity and well-being27.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Stress contributes to physical disorders.B.Pleasant experiences result in greater equanimity.C.People are likely to have easy access to equanimity training.D.Resilience can help people gain more acceptance of hardship.参考答案1．D2．C3．C4．A【导语】本文为一篇说明文，说明了大脑并不是独立存在的，它对科学和医疗保健都有重要影响。

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昌平区2023年高三二模英语试题及答案

昌平区2023年高三二模英语试题及答案2023年高三二模英语试题及答案一、听力理解（共20小题，每小题1分，共20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 are the speakers talking about?A. Their favorite books.B. Their upcoming vacation.C. A new bookstore in town.2. Where does this conversation likely take place?A. At a coffee shop.B. At a restaurant.C. At a library.3. What does the woman plan to do?A. Go to the movies alone.B. Meet the man later.C. Stay home and rest.4. What will the woman probably do this evening?A. Watch a TV show.B. Attend a meeting.C. Go to a concert.5. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Relax and take a break.B. Work harder to succeed.C. Find a different job.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。

2024北京昌平高三二模英语(教师版)

2024北京昌平高三二模英语笔试部分本试卷共12页，共100分。

考试时长90分钟。

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考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第一部分知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

It was my first day of high school, and it was my first day of school in a new city. There was only one thing on my mind: what to wear. A good image is everything, so it was important for me to 1 the people who I would spend the next four years with.For the first time in my life, I thought about how convenient it would be to wear the school uniform. After carefully selecting, I emerged proudly in a patterned dress. An hour later, I felt 2 as I stepped off the bus and headed toward room 1136. But as I turned the corner into my first class, my jaw dropped to the floor.Sitting at her desk was Mrs. Hutfilz, my English teacher, 3 the exact same dress as I. I kept my head down and tiptoed to my seat, but the first day meant introductions in front of the whole class, and soon enough it was my 4 . I made it through my minute speech, until Mrs. Hutfil z stood up,jokingly adding that she liked my 5 . Although this was the moment I had been worrying from the moment I walked in, all the 6 that had increased surprisingly melted away; the students who had previously been staring at their phones 7 their heads as I shared my story. My smile grew as I laughed with my peers, ending my speech with “And I am very stylish, much like my first period 8 .” After class, I stayed behind and talked to Mrs. Hutfilz, sharing my previous worry about coming into a new school and city. I was 9 to make a humorous and genuine connection with my first teacher, one that would continue for the rest of the year.While my first period of high school may not have gone exactly the way I thought it would, it certainly made the day 10 in the best way, and taught me that Mrs. Hutfilz has an awesome sense of style!1. A. impress B. surprise C. please D. encourage2. A. shy B. lucky C. free D. powerful3. A. preparing B. wearing C. hiding D. designing4. A. turn B. chance C. reward D. solution5. A. writing B. style C. speech D. voice6. A. happiness B. confidence C. boredom D. anxiety7. A. nodded B. buried C. raised D. touched8. A. neighbor B. peer C. teacher D. friend9. A. relieved B. nervous C. patient D. embarrassed10. A. unpredictable B. unforgettable C. unbearable D. unchangeable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。

2020届北京市昌平区第一中学高三英语二模试题及答案

2020届北京市昌平区第一中学高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AChina has 410K5Gbase stationsChina built 257,000 new 5G base stations in the first half of the year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).Shipments of 5G phones reached 8623 million unis in China, with 5G package users hitting 66 million by the end of June, said Wen Ku, head of information and communication at the ministry.To give full play to the commercialization of 5G, more policies should be implemented to boost the vitality of the market, Wen said, adding that international cooperation in 5G technology, industry and application should be strengthened.AG600 seaplane’s test flightKunlong, China’s homegrown AG600 large amphibious aircraft, conducted its first sea-based test flight on Sunday morning, marking a new milestone in the program.The AG600 is China’s second amphibious aircraft, after the SH-5, which was developed in the 1970s for military purposes and has been retired for a long time.These specifications make it the world’s biggest amphibious aircraft, surpassing Japan’s ShinMaywa US-2 and Russia’s Beriev Be-200.Once in service, it will put an end to the absence of a large rescue aircraft in China and will be very useful in the national emergency rescue and disaster relief systems.Beidou products land abroadAccording to Ran Chengqi, director general of China Satellite Navigation Office, Beidou has been constantly deepening its compatibility, interoperability and cooperation with the US’ GPS, Russia’s GLONASS and the EU’s Galileo. It has also entered international organizations of civil aviation, maritime affairs, search and rescue satellites and mobile communication.BDS-based services have been successfully applied in land mapping, precision farming, digital development and smart port construction in member countries of ASEAN, South Asia, Eastern Europe, West Asia and Africa.1. What can we learn from this passage?A. The total number of 5G phones has reached a new level.B. Kunlong, unlike SH-5, is not just for military purposes.C. Technologies mentioned above need more cooperation with others.D. BDS-based services have been provided for users in many countries.2. Which of the following is most probably related to agriculture?A. 5G phonesB. BDS-based servicesC. AG600 seaplaneD. Beriev Be-2003. If your friend did a course in marketing management, he may choose a job in a ________.A. 5G technology related marketB. large amphibious aircraftC. BDS-based projectD. China Satellite Navigation OfficeBIf there is no difference in general intelligence between boys and girls, what can explain girls’ poor performance in science and math?It hasbeen suggested that girls do not take math courses, not because they are difficult, but for social reasons. Girls do not want to be in open competition with boys because they are afraid to appear less feminine (女性的) and attractive (有魅力的).However, there are still more high-achieving boys than girls when taking math exams. This difference appears to be worldwide. Biological explanations have been offered for this, but there are other explanations too.Perhaps the difference which comes out during the teenage years has its roots in much earlier experiences. From their first days in kindergarten, boys are encouraged to work on their own and to complete tasks. Facts show that outstanding mathematicians and scientists have not had teachers who gave answers.Besides, there can be little doubt that teachers of math and science expect their boy students to do better at these subjects than their girl students. They even appear to encourage the difference between boys and girls. They spend more time with the boy students, giving them more time to answer questions and working harder to get correct answers from them. They are more likely to call on boys for answers and to allow them to take the lead in classroom discussion. They also praise boys more frequently. All of this seems to encourage boys to work harder in science and math and to give them confidence that they are able to succeed.Such a way of teaching is not likely to encourage girls to take many math and science courses, nor is it likely to support girls who do. When it comes to these subjects it seems certain that school widens the difference between boys and girls.4. Why does the author raise a question in paragraph 1?A. To find differences between boys and girls.B. To explain the poor performance of girls.C. To ask readers a question.D. To introduce the topic.5. The text mainly discusses ________ reasons for the difference between boys and girls in scientific achievements.A. biologicalB. personalC. socialD. historical6. What does the text say about great mathematicians?A. Their teachers did not offer answers to them.B. They started learning math at an earlier age.C. They showed mathematical abilities in their teenage years.D. Their success resulted from their strong interest in math.7. The author would probably agree that ________.A. boys and girls learn in the same wayB. boys and girls are equal in general intelligenceC. girls are more confident in themselves than beforeD. girls should take fewer science courses than boysCI come to theUnited Statesten year ago. I would always say that I was trying to study, but there were always things like work and my kids that would not allow me to start.Now I realized that those were only excuses. What stopped me was that I was afraid to start studying again. I always believed I would learn by myself.One day, however, my son told me that he was sad because his friends would come over and I didn’t understand them because I didn’t speak English. He was also sad because I could never help him with his homework. That same day, I told myself, “Rocio, you have to start believing in yourself and you will see you can make it.”The next day, I went downtown to look for a big banner (横幅) in front of the school which said that they offered classes for adults. I came in to see if I could join, but the classes were closed already. That night I took the kids to the movies, and on the way back, I told them we would take a new route. I ended up getting lost. That’s theway I foundChaffeyCollege. The following Monday, I went to ask for information. They told me that summer school was starting that week.That’s how I started studying English last summer. It is difficult, but I have had great rewards. My daughter had to write a story for school. It was about the female they most admired and why . She wrote that I was the person she most admired because I had started going to College. I will never forget this.8. According to the passage, the author probably is a .A. teacherB. doctorC. fatherD. mother9. What made the author make up her mind to study English?A. What her son said.B. What her daughter said.C. Thinking about herself.D. Thinking about her daughter.10. How did they findChaffeyCollege?A. On the way to the movies.B. They took a new route and got lost.C. Ask a stranger for information.D. According to the banner.11. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The author came to theUnited Statesfrom another country.B. The author had two children at least including one daughter.C. What really changed the author’s life was she believed in herself.D. The author wrote that she was the person her son most admired.DIt's a popular belief that a fish's memory lasts for only seven seconds. It may seem sad to think that they don't remember what they've eaten or where they’ve been, and they don't identify you or any of their friends--every moment intheir life would be like seeing the world for the first time.But don't be so quick to feel sorry for them. A new study has found that fish have a much better memory than we used to think. In fact, certain species of fish can even remember events from as long as 12 days ago. In the study, researchers from Mac Ewan University in Canada trained a kind of fish called African cichlids to go to a certain area of their tank to get food.They then waited for 12 days before putting them back in the tank again.Researchers used computer software to monitor the fish’s movements.They found that after such a long break the fish still went to the same place where they first got food. This suggested that they could remember their past experiences.In fact. scientists had been thinking for a long time that African cichlids might have a good memory. An earlier study showed that they behaved aggressively(挑衅地) in front of certain fish, perhaps because they remembered their past "fights".But until the latest findings, there was no clear evidence.Just as a good memory can make our lives easier, it also plays an important part when a fish is trying to survivein the wild. "If fish are able to remember that a certain area contains safe food, they will be able to go back to that area without putting their lives at risk,"lead researcher Trevor Hamilton told Live Science.For a long time, fish were placed far below chimpanzees, dolphins and mice on the list of smart animals.But this study has given scientists a new understanding of their intelligence.12. According to the text, people commonly believe that ______.A. fish don't recognize any of their friendsB. a fish's memory lasts for only seven minutesC. fish can only remember part of their past experiencesD. fish can remember things that happened long ago13. How can fish benefit most from a good memory?A. They can remember their enemies and fight.B. They can remember where to get food and survive.C. They can remember their friends and help each other.D. They can remember where to go when in danger.14. What can we learn from the text?A. Only African cichlids have a good memory.B. African cichlids can remember things for 12 days.C. African cichlids always treat other fish aggressively.D. African cichlids don't belong to the list of smart animals.15. What is the text mainly about?A. What we can learn from fish.B. Fish having a very bad memory.C. How fish improve their memory.D. Fish being smarter than we thought.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020-2021学年北京市昌平区第一中学高三英语二模试题及答案

2020-2021学年北京市昌平区第一中学高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AA brother and a sister have been reunited (重逢) after more than 60 years, thanks to a letter in the Welwynand Hatfield Times. For years John Hannant kept a photo of his long-lost sister, hoping they would meet again.Margery, the eldest of three children, had signed up with the Royal Air Force as part of the war effort, when John was still a baby.The family lost touch and as many years passed only a single letter gave a clue to her whereabouts (下落). The clue was enough for a WHT reader to recognize Margery and put the family back in touch.John, 67, said he had been searching for a long time and a friend suggested writing to the paper.“That’s the one that made it, the letter to the paper,” he said. “It’s like a dream that comes true. The last time we ever heard from Margery was in 1953 after the terrible floods. She wrote home to know if we were all right.My sister Dorothy wrote back, but Margery had moved again and never got the letter.”Having retired from his job as a gardener at Park House, Mr Hannant decided to take action.He and his wife Doreen traveled to Margery’s home in Chelwood Avenue, Hatfield, which she shares with her husband Jack Cooke.Now 88, Margery was recovering from her heart operation, but immediately recognized her brother. John said, “It’s something I never thought that was going to happen but I always hoped it would.” AS well as finding his sister, John has also discovered he now has a nephew, a niece and six grandnieces and grandnephews.1.The headline of the news would be “________”.A.An unforgettable and moving experienceB.The Hannant family lost touch because of warC.A brother and a sister reunited after 60 yearsD.The importance of a letter to WHT2.Margery left her family because ________.A.she attended the air schoolB.she joined the Royal Air ForceC.she had to feed her familyD.a big flood hit her hometown3.Who helped the family reunite after many years?A.Margery’s husband Jack CookeB.The photographer of the photo of Margery.C.A neighbour of Mr Hannant.D.A reader of WHT.BOn March 18, 34-year-old Lance Karlson was walking on the beach and looking for somewhere toswim in Geographe Bay when he saw what he thought was a stingray (黄貂鱼) leap from the water.Realizing the creature was, in fact, an octopus (章鱼), he started filming it — just in time for the angry octopus to launch itself at him. He immediately felt a sharp pain across his left arm, followed by a second strike across his neck and upper back. His goggles (护目镜) fogged and the water around him turned dark with what he thought might have been octopus ink as he struggled back toward the shore."I was confused — it was more of a shock than a fright," said Karlson, "I might have hit on its home." Within a minute, a perfect imprint of an octopus tentacle (触手) appeared on Karlson's neck and back.A former volunteer lifeguard, Karlson rushed back to his hotelroom to find something acidic to put on the wound. All his family could grab was Coca-Cola, which his wife poured over his back and the pain disappeared."The pain went away and more than anything since then, it's been more the physical hit that was painful.... The imprint on my neck is more from the physical hit, and I guess it makes complete sense when you look at the video I took," he said.Karlson said he'd never seen an octopus that close before and watched Netflix documentary "My Octopus Teacher" after the incident to learn more about the species."They are beautiful creatures and I really hope this promotes more interest in octopuses as opposed to fear of them. I think this is a fascinating creature with clearly some very strong emotions just like we do as humans," he added.4. When did the octopus attack Karlson?A. When he was swimming in the bay.B. When he was shooting the octopus.C. When he was looking for some fish.D. When he was fighting against the octopus.5. What plays an essential role in reducing Karlson's pain?A. The lifeguard's timely help.B. Karson's wife's quick action.C. The family members' efforts.D. Karlson’s knowledge of first aid.6. What does Karlson learn from his experience?A. The octopus is dangerous.B. People should get away from the octopus.C. People need know more about the octopus.D. The physical hit from the octopus is painful.7. Which of the following might be the best title?A. Pain from Strong AttackB. First Aid for Octopus' StrikeC. Face to Face with Angry OctopusD. Under Sea with Dangerous CreatureCMark Twain,the famous American writer,was once traveling in France.He went by trainto Dijon.He was very tired and wanted to sleep.He therefore asked the conductor to wake him up when the train came to Dijon.But first he explained he was a very heavy sleeper,“I may possibly protest(抗议)loudly when you try to wake me up,” he said to the conductor.“But don’t take any notice of what I say.Just put me off the train anyway.”Then Mark Twain went to ter,when he woke up it was night time and the train had reached Paris already.He realized at once that the conductor had forgotten to wake him up at Dijon.He was so angry that he ran to the conductor and began to shout at him.“I have never been so angry in my life,” Mark Twain said.The conductor looked at him calmly(平静地).“You are not half so angry as the American whom I put off the train atDijon,” he said.8. Mark Twain knew that he was a heavy sleeper,so ________.A. he protested loudly to the conductorB. he did not sleep before he arrived inDijonC. he told the conductor to wake him up no matter how loudly he might protestD. he slept lightly that time9. The conductor didn’t wake up Mark Twain atDijonbecause ________.A. he didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriouslyB. he forgot Mark Twain’s words when the train came toDijonC. he did not want to bear his protestD. he mistook another American traveler for Mark Twain10. The American whom the conductor put off the train ________.A. did not want to get off atDijonB. wanted to get off atParisC. wanted to get off atDijonD. did not want to get off atParis11. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The conductor didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriously.B. The conductor did take Mark Twain’s words seriously.C. The conductor was a heavy sleeper.D. Mark Twain must get off atParis.DRecently，as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his high school team，I was starting to feel sorry for myself and for him．His team was facing adversity（逆境）on the court and he was playing in a hostile environment-it was the opponent's home gym filled with their supporters，and Nathan's team was trailing（落后）for three quarters of the game．As for me，I had been dismissed from my job earlier in the day．During my drive home，I kept telling myself that I will find work again in a short time-I am confident in my experience and abilities．This is the same belief that I tried to instill in my son．The basketball game entered the fourth quarter with Nathan's team still trailing．I saw the determination on his，as well as his teammates'faces as they fought back to not only tie the game（平局），but then go ahead by three points．Then，a player from the other team made an unbelievable shot to tie the game up again．With a tie game and seconds on the clock，Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence，he proceeded to make the basket with a defender hanging all over him．The other player was called for a foul（犯规）．As Nathan stood at the foul line preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points，I saw the focus and determination on his face，there was no room for self doubt．Nathan was able to tune out all the distractions and nail the free throwwith such skill，it was as if he had done it a thousand times．As I sat there，my heart bursting with pride，it dawned on me．I had taught him perseverance in the face of adversity，and he had just taught me the same lesson．That brief moment of self-doubt andfeeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court．He will play in the finals，but it doesn't matter if he wins or loses，at this moment，we both won．12. What did the author estimate his son's team would be like at first？______A. The team would lose at home court．B. The team would finally win．C. The team would win the championship．D. The team would lose at visiting court．13. Which of the following words can best describe the author？______A. Self-doubting and pessimistic．B. Self-confident and optimistic．C. Hardworking and intelligent．D. Easy-going and warmhearted．14. What does the underlined phrase"tune out"in Paragraph 4 mean？______A. AvoidB. Focus．C. CreateD. Receive．15. Which of the following is the besttitle for the text？______A. Life Goes Just Like Playing Basketball．B. It Matters Whether to Win or Lose．C. A Lesson in Life and Basketball．D. Father And Son in Life．第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2021届北京昌平区第一中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案

2021届北京昌平区第一中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places.★Visit art museums.They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children's favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts.★Head to a natural history museum.This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.★Go to a Youtheater.Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors.Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts Puppet(木偶)making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.★Tryhands-on science.Visit one of the many hands-on science museums aroundthe country.These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.1.If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit _____.A.a YoutheaterB.an art museumC.a hands-on science museumD.a natural history museum2.What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?A.Science games designed by kids.B.Learning science by doing things.C.A show of kids' science work.D.Reading science books.3.Where does this text probably come from?A.A museum guide.B.A tourist map.C.A science textbook.D.A news report.BHave you ever noticed that some people can eat what they want and stay in shape, while others carefullywatch what they eat and still put on weight? How annoying! However, scientists are beginning to believe that some people get the ability to stay thin from their parents.Scientists say that when some people eat, their bodies will naturally store the excess energy from food as fat. These people gain weight if they eat more than they need each day. Meanwhile, other people eat more than they need but their bodies are able to “burn off” the extra food without making fat, so they rarely have weight problems.To show that this is true, scientists have experimented on laboratory mice. They gave the mice a special diet with a lot of fat. Some mice gained weight while the other mice stayed thin, even though both groups of mice ate the same amount of food and got the same amount of exercise. Scientists concluded that weight gain seemed to be influenced by genetic (基因的) factors. They also believe they have now identified the genes that may cause this tendency. These genes, according to the scientists, get passed down the generations. Armed with this knowledge, they believe it may be possible to develop medicines thatcan target the genes and stop people from gaining weight.The study of weight gain is becoming more important as the numbers of people who are overweight continues to grow. In theUnited States, over seventy percent of the population have weight problems. This means they are at risk of illness such as high blood pressure and heart disease.Current medicines for weight control do not work very well because they can have serious side effects, such as heart problems. However, it takes a long time to develop and thoroughly test new drugs. Therefore, despite this breakthrough in the study of weight-loss drugs, scientists and health professionals all agree that currently the best way to control weight gain is to have a healthy, balanced diet and an active lifestyle with daily exercise. This will not only help people avoid becoming overweight, but also help them stay healthy and energetic.4. According to the scientists, some people ________.A. are able to stay thin because of genetic factorsB. can eat what they want and stay healthy foreverC. usually keep doing exercise to lose their weightD. don’t eat anything every day but still put on weight5. Some people don’t need to worry about weight problems because ________.A. they eat many vegetablesB. they eat less than othersC. they don’t store any energy from food as fatD. they can burn off the extra food without making fat6. What can we learn from the passage?A. Fewer people will have weight problems in the future.B. People with weight problems may suffer from heart trouble.C. We now have good medicine for people with weight problems.D. The result of the experiments on mice and humans are different.7. What does the last paragraph imply?A. Current medicine solve weight problems well.B. We should exercise regularly and eat properly.C. Taking exercise every day may cause heart problems.D. Testing new drugs is hard because of the side effects.CTOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told the media on Monday if any places hosting events of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics declare a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 epidemic during the games, the events will continue to beheld but without spectators (观众). With one month to go before the games are due to begin on July 23, Suga is again showing his administration’s determination to hold the Olympic Games as planned, despite so much pressure from various parties urging it tocancel the event.Although the Japanese government regards the Tokyo Olympics as an important opportunity to improve its soft power, the Japanese people’s enthusiasm for the Games has been continuously dented (挫伤) since they were postponed last year. The resurgence (再猖獗) of the novel coronavirus in some places is Japan in recent months has cast a shadow over people’s confidence that the Olympics will not give rise to new clusters (群) of infections, and there are fears that the Games will provide new channels for the virus’ global transmission.Some torchbearers from Japan have withdrawn from the Olympic torch relay in the country. And the latest survey indicates only 34 percent of Japanese people support holding the games as scheduled. Predictably, the Suga administration will do all it can to try to ensure the games go ahead. But it remains to be seen whether it can stand the tests of the uncertainties related to epidemic prevention and control that might happen during the Games.Since it has not yet got the virus under control at home, the people have reasons to question is ability to deal with the prevention and control work when large numbers of participants will be flocking to Japan from around the world in a short time. It is to be hoped that Japan can draw lessons from the organization of epidemicprevention and control work during the ongoing UEFA European Championship, carry out strict epidemic prevention and control measures, and be prepared for emergencies to guarantee the safety and success of the Olympics at this special time.It should be a common wish of the whole world that the Tokyo Olympics can become a stage showing unity and resolve of human beings in their fight against the virus. That willendowthe games with special meaning beyond sports.8. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The virus’ global transmission.B. People’ worry about the infections.C. The resurgence of the novel coronavirus.D. The benefit of holding the Tokyo Olympics.9. How do about one third of Japanese people like holding the games as planned?A. Uncertain.B. Negative.C. Approving.D. Indifferent.10. Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “endow” in the last paragraph?A. Compare.B. Equip.C. Provide.D. Charge.11. What can be the best title for the news report?A. Japan can ensure Olympics go aheadB. Olympics big test for Japanese governmentC. Japanese people’s enthusiasm for the GamesD. Japan to carry out strict epidemic prevention during the GamesDFew people are aware that Waterloo Bridge, crossed by thousands of daily commuters (每天长途上下班的人) and celebrated as a London landmark, was mainly built by a female workforce.There are no written or photographic records ofthe women who built the bridge since the construction company that built it closed in the 1980s and with it went all the records. What’s left is anecdotal evidence, kept alive by the tourist boat skippers who have called it theLadiesBridge.During the Second World War, with the majority of the active male labor-force away at the front, women increasingly took on traditionally male roles. By 1944, 25,000 women were working in the construction industry, carrying out back-breaking tasks. These women were permitted to carry out this exhausting and dangerous work on the basis that it would only be temporary and that their pay would be lower than that of men. So the surge (激增) in women working in construction and engineering did not continue after the war.September sees a series of events celebrating the unknown work of the large female workforce. Musician Claudia Molitor has created a 45-minute musical entitled “theSingingBridge”, which runs at Somerset House from Sept9th. to Sept25th. In late September, the “Light up the Ladies Bridge” event saw the National Theatre’s fly tower lit up by large scale photographic projections (投影片) of female construction workers working in construction during World War II.Let’s all celebrate the women who have helped to build the cities in which we live.12. Why do few people know about the builders ofWaterlooBridge?A. The records of their work have been lost.B. Female workers received little attention.C. The construction took place long ago.D. Few people know about the bridge.13. What can we learn from the fourth paragraph?A. There are less female workers inLondon.B.WaterlooBridgeis popular among artists.C. The story ofWaterlooBridgeis better known.D. Many works of art were created during World War II.14. Why didLondonwomen do the construction work?A. It was a tradition inLondon.B. They wanted to get a steady job.C. Mostmen had gone to the battlefield.D. The company offered them better pay.15. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Female Workers on the RiseB. A Hidden Treasure inLondonC. ANew LondonLandmarkD. The Story behind theLadiesBridge第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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昌平区2021年高三年级第二次统一练习英语试卷2021.5本试卷共10页，共100分。

考试时长90分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

As I watched the bus driver set my luggage on the sidewalk, I realized my anxiety had begun. This was my first visit to the international airport, and nothing was 1 . I could not make sense of any of the signs. I had been in this country for a whole term, but I could not even recognize the basic characters. I began to 2 . I had to find help because I could not be late!Fortunately, another 3 arrived and the passengers came out. I dragged my suitcase behind me and followed the group. We finally reached the elevators. Oh, no! They all fit in it, but there was not enough 4 for me. I watched in despair as the elevator doors closed. I got on the elevator when it returned and stared at all the buttons. I pressed button 3.I 5 nervously when I stepped out of the elevator. Tears formed in my eyes as I saw the deserted lobby (大厅) and 6 that I couldn’t find the inspection counter. Just then an airport employee appeared. He saw that I was 7 and asked if he could help. He gave me his handkerchief to dry my eyes as I related my difficult situation. He smiled kindly, and 8 me down a long hallway. We walked up some stairs, lines of people and pushed my luggage to the inspection counter.When I turned to thank him for all his help, he was gone. I will never know that kind man’s name, but I will always 9 his unexpected politeness. He helped me when I needed it the most. I can only hope that one day I will be able to do the same for another 10 who is suffering through a terrible journey.1. A. new B. familiar C. beautiful D. difficult2. A. panic B. wonder C. regret D. dream3. A. bus B. train C. plane D. car4. A. time B. money C. air D. room5. A. broke down B came in C. looked around D. dropped by6. A. revealed B. responded C. recalled D. realized7. A. busy B. hurt C. lose D. bored8. A. followed B. raced C. led D. pushed9. A. report B. remember C explain D. suggest10. A. pilot B. traveler C. worker D. driver第二节语法填空（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。

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绝密★使用完毕前2019北京昌平区高三英语二模英语本试卷共10页，共120分。

考试时长100分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分：知识运用(共两节，45分)第一节（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。

在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

AI love music.When I was16,I formed my first band called“Frog”.At the beginning,we depended1playing instruments in the street to earn money.Then we wore false beards pretending to be famous musicians.In addition,we added humorous acts to our performances and played jokes on one another.Soon,our“funny jazz”became famous and we2(invite)to perform everywhere.Afterwards,we made a record in a studio.About one million3(copy) were sold and we became rich and popular.BVoyages of people from England played4important part in spreading the English language. At present,English is frequently spoken as an official or common language in many countries.5（base）on British English,English spoken in these countries can be understood well by native English speakers.But actually,English has been changing6(gradual)in terms of accents, spellings,expressions and vocabulary usage.Because of these facts,you can recognize the differences and tell from which country a foreigner comes.CCharlie Chaplin was an extraordinary performer7acted in and directed many outstanding comedies.Few were bored in8(watch)his moustache,his gestures or his entertainingreactions when chased by detectives.Being drunk,sliding on a banana peel or whispering his own failures to nobody,he made9(we)feel more satisfied with our life without even having to use one word.His unique sense of humor10(astonish)people across the world even till this day.第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

My family lives in Las Vegas,where I can hardly remember the last time it snowed.We alsodidn’t get the11of the men who helped us during the last snowstorm.We had been12through Albuquerque,New Mexico from Texas after a week of visiting family and friends after15years of not seeing them.Suddenly,we13it was snowing,and soon, as we got closer to Albuquerque,14snow piles littered the sides of the road.We had a quick15at Clines Corners Rest Area,and got back on the road again.Slowly,we drove onto the snow-filled highway.At first,it had seemed like we would16it,and we almost did.Right at the edge of the highway,we got stuck in the snow.My sister and I got out to try and push the car,but that didn’t work.In the words of my sister,"this is how horror movies17."Thank goodness it wasn’t so18that there were cars on the road.At first,we used our bare hands to try and19a car to help us.The driver looked at us and unfortunately continued driving,but I understood.It seemed he was also on a20with his family.Then,we saw another car and grabbed our phones and21them with the flashlights on.A man in a truck about the same height as I am,22in his early30s,stopped to help us. Despite him not having any23,he still tried to help us push our car back onto the road.After several attempts,another truck saw us.It passed us,but someone in it24the driver to back up and help.Two white men,taller than I,probably also in their30s,got25and grabbed their shovel（铁锹）.They knew exactly what to do,shoveling the snow,and revealing a pathway of pavement for our tires to drive on.They even instructed my dad to slowly speed up.With their help,our car26made it back on the road.I’m really27to you three who helped my family.28we didn't get your names,I hope that somehow this piece of writing29you,and you understand that you saved my family and two dogs,from a potentially life-threatening30.11 A.jobs B.hobbies s D.addresses12 A.driving B.walking C.flying D.running13 A.believed B.noticed C.mentioned D.felt14 A.different B.tidy C.shiny D.huge15 A.move B.look C.try D.stop16 A.catch B.make C.avoid D.challenge17 A.start B.continue C.stay D.spread18 A.fast B.slow te D.early19 A.power B.signal C.book D.view20 A.campaign B.trial C.mission D.trip21 A.called B.dropped C.waved D.tested22 A.perhaps B.mostly C.otherwise D.therefore23 A.tools B.sense C.food D.beliefs24 A.inspired B.allowed C.persuaded D.encouraged25 A.in B.on C.up D.out26 A.nearly B.really C.finally D.totally27 A.joyful B.unselfish C.friendly D.grateful28 A.Unless B.Although C.Since D.If29 A.reaches B.entertains rms D.changes30 A.mistake B.situation C.warning D.stage第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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