高三上学期英语期末测试卷
天津市部分区2024届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷(含答案)
天津市部分区2024届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单选题1．—Do you agree to my plan of climbing a mountain this weekend?—______! It’s one of my favourite sports.A. Crazy ideaB. AbsolutelyC. GoodnessD. No way2．We all need to save energy ______ it’s at work, at home or at school.A. unlessB. onceC. whetherD. because3．The famous musician, as well as his students, ________ to perform at the opening ceremony.A. were invitedB. was invitedC. have been invitedD. has invited4．Driverless cars may ______ being a form of public transport rather than vehicles you own.A. end upB. catch upC. pick upD. take up5．_____ it many times, I still can’t make Tom understand what I said.A. ExplainedB. Having explainedC. To explainD. Having been explained 6．You can ______ the small and unnoticeable device to your pet so that you can easily find it.A. conductB. attachC. pressD. draft7．I have been convinced that the print media are usually more accurate and more ________ than the Internet.A. reliableB. incredibleC. temporaryD. flexible8．Life is unpredictable; even the richest ______ become the poorest.A. shallB. mustC. needD. might9．The explosion in West Virginia is reported ________ the death of 325 people.A. to have resulted inB. to be resulting inC. to result inD.resulting in10．The digital age also enables us to find people ________ share our interests, such as collecting model cars or playing computer games.A. whichB. whatC. whoD. whose11．_________ along the old Silk Road is an interesting and rewarding experienceA. TravelB. TravelingC. Having traveledD. Traveled12．--- Mary, what do you think of the soup I cooked especially for you?---______, but it tastes too oily.A. My faultB. Forget itC. Excuse meD. No offence13．The Revenge of Prince Zidan is an _______ of Hamlet into Peking Opera by Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.A. adoptionB. admissionC. adaptationD. affection14．I think it is better to read a good book carefully than to read many ______.A. at randomB. by chanceC. on purposeD. in turn15．The exhibition tells us ______ we should do something to stop air pollution.A. whyB. whichC. whatD. whose二、完形填空（20空）In March 2022, I was recovering from an operation for breast cancer and going through a terrible time. I spent my days at home 1 everything to myself. Then one of my colleagues suggested 2 , “Why don’t you pick a couple of days and g o to Ireland and escape?” I 3 the tip.The trip was fun, but when I got on the 4 to go home, I wasn’t feeling well. My plan was to sleep for the 5 journey, but the guy next to me looked 6 , eager fora conversation because he had kind eyes.“I had an operation,” I said 7 . “I had breast cancer.” He paused for a moment and said, “What’s wrong with that? Breast cancer is just a small 8 of your life, like goingto college or getting m arried.”I could feel my eyes 9 up with tears.“Don’t think too much of your problem,” he said. “Instead, think about how many people you could help.”I had tears coming down my face, and said, “I can’t 10 I’m crying in front of you.I don’t 11 know you.”“Look, you have a 12 in life,” he said. “You can either 13 your things deep in your pockets and take them to your grave (坟墓), or you can help someone.”I’ve not been a very outgoing person, and except the few people who needed to know, I’d kept my illness 14 . I didn’t want to be 15 as a defective (有缺陷的) person.But this man, whose name was Ken Duane, showed me that my illness gave me 16 , because it gave me the ability to 17 someone else’s load. I decided at that moment that I was going to try to help others by sharing my story 18 , in the hope ofinspiring those who were in the same or similar situation. Later that year, I talked about my illness and my 19 with Ken on air.I am forever 20 that I never took a nap on the flight over the Atlantic.16．A. devoting B. explaining C. storing D. keeping17．A. kindly B. hurriedly C. seriously D. confidently18．A. overlooked B. accepted C. doubted D. dismissed19．A. bus B. train C. plane D. ship20．A. normal B. last C. exact D. whole21．A. good-hearted B. absent-minded C. cold-blooded D. bad-tempered22．A. willingly B. weakly C. cheerfully D. quickly23．A. pain B. center C. part D. symbol24．A. coming B. ending C. taking D. filling25．A. believe B. realize C. quit D. rely26．A. still B. already C. even D. then27．A. choice B. decision C. goal D. belief28．A. clear B. sort C. mix D. put29．A. motive B. amateur C. secret D. sense30．A. defined B. blamed C. affected D. defeated31．A. surprise B. advice C. strength D. reference32．A. broaden B. worsen C. brighten D. lighten33．A. officially B. publicly C. clearly D. sharply34．A. expectation B. exploration C. appointment D. conversation35．A. regretful B. conscious C. grateful D. curious三、阅读理解CHI’s Academic Year Program (AYP) is your chance to study in America and spend either an academic year or a semester living with a volunteer host family.The requirements for studying in AmericaHigh school students who are aged 15 to 18A score of at least 212 on the ELTiS examApplicationContact a partner agency in your home or a nearby country. We can also send you a listof partners near you. They will set you up with an application and let you know what you need to submit in order to be considered.Admission and visaOur Admissions Department reviews and accepts your application. We issue and send your agency the Form DS-2023, which is the official US Department of State document that allows you to apply for and receive your J-1 visa. Once you receive the DS-2023, you can make your visa appointment. When the visa is granted, you are all set to travel to America. HomestayMeanwhile, our Field and Operations staff will work hard to find you the perfect family and school as soon as possible! Once we find the right host family for you, you can start to get to know your family by email.Depart to the US and meet your family and friendsYour agency will book your flight according to your school start date. When you arrive, we will give you a student orientation and introduce you to other exchange students and the surrounding community. When school starts, you will begin the process of cultural exchange! Contact us: 1-800-432-4643; 1-415-459-5397Location: 255 W End Avenue San Rafael, CA 9490136．According to the passage, CHI’s Academic Year Program is for ______.A. international high school students to study in AmericaB. international students to earn their degree in AmericaC. American high school students to study abroadD. college students to study abroad37．Who can take part in this homestay project?A. Students interested in American culture.B. College students with 220 on the ELTiS exam.C. 14-year-old students with good grades at school.D. 17-year-old high school students with 212 on the ELTiS exam.38．Students can apply for this project by ______.A. calling 1-800-432-4643 to get a visaB. applying in person at CHI’s headquarters in San RafaelC. visiting CHI’s website and fill out an on line applicationD. contacting a partner agency in their country or a nearby country39．According to the passage, we know the Form DS-2023 is a document ______.A. that allows you to apply for and receive your J-1visaB. that allows you to travel to America without a visaC. that allows you to study in AmericaD. that allows you to work in America40．What will happen when students arrive in the US?A. Students will start school immediately.B. Students will receive a student orientation.C. Students will have to apply for their visas again.D. Students will go sightseeing with their family and friends.There’s a small brick house I visit from time to time. It’s not the house that is special, but rather the person who lives inside.I met Jenny about 45 years ago when she was my sister’s kindergarten teacher. I remember looking into her classroom wishing I was her student. Jenny created a safe place where we could be whatever we wanted to be in that moment. My parents told me I could start school when I was 4. Though, when I turned 4 in the spring, I couldn’t understand why I had to wait until September.For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a teacher. When I graduated, I couldn’t wait to invite Jenny to my classroom. She arrived one day, and I saw joy on my students’ faces singing the same songs I sang with her as a child. As a new teacher, I marveled at how she connected with children. For years, Jenny volunteered in my classroom.Over the years we have shared in each other’s ups and downs. Sh e asks me for updates about my family and friends, and she tells me about hers.I am here for her now as the time to sell her house is near. I bring up boxes from her basement. We go through every painting a student has given her, every thank-you note a parent has written and her teaching aids.I find papers featuring the letters of the alphabet. I find my own name printed in green marker. Suddenly, my mind goes back to Room 3.More than 40 years ago, Jenny sat on the carpet at her feet. We learned about the letters and their sounds. Now, Jenny sits on her rocking chair, and I find myself sitting at her feet. Over tea, we talk for hours. I listen intently because I know I still have more to learn from her.Our friendship is one that neither one of us expected. Educators know teaching is a profession devoted to the development of young individuals. The lucky ones get to see what their students have done with their lives. The exceptional ones never leave their students’hearts.41．What is the best title of the passage?A. A small brick house.B. Unexpected friendship.C. A kindergarten teacher.D. Letters of the alphabet.42．What does the underlined words “marveled at” mean in English?A. To be surprised at.B. To be satisfied with.C. To be disappointed at.D. To be angry with.43．According to the passage, what did the author do after she graduated?A. A singer.B. A painter.C. A teacher.D. A volunteer.44．What do we know from the last paragraph?A. Teachers play an important role in the development of students.B. Every teacher will never leave their students’ hearts.C. Every teacher will know what their students do with their lives.D. Student are lucky enough to make friends with their teachers.45．Which of the following is true?A. Jenny taught the author painting pictures.B. The author received thank-notes from the parents.C. The author often visited Jenny’s basement.D. The author has learned a lot from Jenny.The next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) may be sitting right beneath you, at least if furniture maker Ikea has any say in the matter. The Swedish furniture company’s “future-living” research lab in Copenhagen is conducting a survey to understand what people want when it comes to smart furniture.AI is now walking into more aspect s of people’s daily lives. Self-driving cars are just around the corner, and AI robots can play and beat the best players of strategy games. As smart home technologies have become more ubiquitous, products ranging from smart electrical outlets (插座) to smar t smoke alarms are flooding the market. Therefore, it’s not surprising that Ikea would be moving in the same direction.Exactly why people would want their sofa or bed frame to speak to then, track their daily movements or offer help is not yet clear. Thou gh Ikea’s the new survey doesn’t directly answer that question, it does provide a hint of what people would feel comfortable with. Most participants wanted a more human-like form of virtual (虚拟的) assistants, as opposed to one that is more robotic. In terms of the ideal gender (性别) of the assistants, the most popularchoice was neither male nor female. Few wanted a religious form of AI.Just as with human friends, most wanted AI friends that were like them, affirming their own worldview. They wanted an AI assistant that was reasonably intelligent-that could collect data to predict what a person wanted before he or she asked, and that could prevent someone from making mistakes.This is not the first time that Ikea has set foot in the field or futuristic technologies. In addition to wireless charging tables and chainless bikes that never rust, the furniture giant has also pictured smart kitchens that can cook the best meal. To decide on how intelligent you want your next sofa or bookshelf to be, you can take Ike a’s survey online.46．The survey carried out by Ikea aims to ________.A. know peoples need for smart furnitureB. understand future lifestyleC. promote the company’s smart furnitureD. answer people’s questions47．What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Beautiful.B. Common.C. Normal.D. Environmental.48．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A. The differences between robot-like and human-like assistants.B. What form of AI assistants people want.C. What kind of friends people want.D. The popular robots on the market.49．Most participants in the survey wanted an AI assistant that could ________.A. help them become smarterB. communicate with them without troublesC. have its own worldviewD. deal with their problems in advance50．Which of the following products are from Ikea?A. Smart sofas that can speak to you.B. Smart beds that can track your daily movements.C. Wireless charging car.D. Rustless bikes without chains.For generations, we’ve spent the first third of o ur lives acquiring the college degrees weneed to find jobs. These degrees are the stamps on our professional passports that pave the way for the remaining two-thirds of our journey. However, the future of work won’t be about college degrees, it’ll be abou t job skills.According to the World Economic Forum, over one billion jobs, almost one-third of all jobs worldwide, are likely to be transformed by technology in the next decade. We’ve already seen this happen. Think of the apps you use to shop, track orders and simply stay informed. The stores need to keep them up and running at all hours, day after day, all year round, meaning they need those who can analyze and secure customer data.In these and other similar situations, people are the organizing force making sure technology works the way we want it to. This means a quick rise in new kinds of digital jobs. According to the Forum’s Jobs of Tomorrow report, there’ll be a rapid influx of roles at the forefront of the data and AI economy, as well as new roles in engineering, cloud computing and product development. These jobs need talent with relevant skills, and importantly these skills can be learnt even by those without college degrees.Shifting our focus from degrees to skills will mean transitioning (过渡) to always-on skills-based education and employment organizations that acknowledge not just certification but fitness-for-job and employment as outcomes. In recent years, several companies have focused on continuous learning for the workforce — the trend will become stronger.When it comes to skills, employers look for more than just technical skills. Companies want people with an eye for detail, creative problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset and an ability to handle complex issues. These also are skills that can be learnt. Anyhow, lifelong learners with ever relevant skills will be in greater demand in the workplace. 51．What is the function of Paragraph 1?A. To propose a definition.B. To present an argument.C. To give an example.D. To make a comparison.52．How does technology influence the jobs?A. It calls for higher demands for degrees.B. It makes many jobs less challenging.C. It reduces their dependence on degrees.D. It connects them with degrees closely.53．What does the underlined word “influx” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Increase.B. Recovery.C. Decline.D. Change.54．What will future employers value most concerning their staff?A. Their traditional technical skills.B. Their continuous learning abilities.C. Their certification-based education.D. Their desire to start their own business.55．What might be the best title for the text?A. Skills Are Different From DegreesB. Degrees Will Be More CompetitiveC. Degrees Will Shape the Future of WorkD. Skills Are More Vital for Future WorkAesha Ash spent most of her life ballet dancing and even turned it into a career as a member of the New York City Ballet. As much as she loved to dance, she found the weight of her obligation heavy because she was often the only African American ballerina (芭蕾舞女演员) in her classes and company.After retiring from ballet in 2007. Aesha enjoyed the quiet life for about ten years before she decided to come back to ballet, but in a completely new way. She started The Swan Dreams Project that helps kids in poor areas get into the world of ballet. Aesha set up a one-week camp that invited kids to not only learn the basics of ballet, but also get an introduction to French (since she says it is “the language of ballet”).Her first camp was in 2018 in a poor neighborhood in New York. When she arrived, she was greeted by dozens of students, most of whom were African Americans. She wanted to help kids who otherwise might not have ever had the chance to live in the world of ballet.On the final day of camp, after a week of learning, the students put on a final performance for their family and friends. Before the performance, Aesha said she was nervous that it would be less of a performance and more of a mess, since the campers were all between 8 and 11 years old. Muc h to her surprise, it turned out to be perfect. She said. “When we went out to our first circle and the kids began counting in French and performing the steps they had just learned, my heart melted.”Aesha continues to do whatever she can to help kids learn ballet. She found a way to turn that seemingly unbearable weight she once carried around into something good for kids, as well as for the world of ballet.56．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 1 probably mean? (1 word)_______________________________________________________________57．When did Aesha decide to start The Swan Dreams Project? (no more than 10 words)_______________________________________________________________ 58．Where was Aesha’s one-week camp first held? (no more than 10 words)_______________________________________________________________59．Why was Aesha surprised on the final day of her first camp? (no more than 10 words) _______________________________________________________________60．What kind of person is Aesha? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)_______________________________________________________________四、书面表达61．假定你是晨光中学李津，上周你校举办了首届生活技能云端展示活动(online life skills show)，主题为“劳动创造美好生活”。
北京市东城区2023-2024学年高三上学期期末统一测试英语试卷
北京市东城区2023-2024学年高三上学期期末统一测试英语试卷一、完形填空When 19-year old Alice Dickinson found out her father had cancer, her _____ was a little different than you might expect. To honor her father, who she also describes as her best friend, she decided to start a book drive called For Love, _____ books for kids with cancer.“It was very much an overnight idea,” she explains. “I poste d a message on an app asking my neighbors for used book donations. I was only expecting a few here and there, but the response was truly _____ and it was just the push I needed to co-exist with my sadness rather than letting it _____ me.”“It was absolutel y heartbreaking to watch my dad _____ cancer and see him lose a little bit of himself each day, but the book drive allowed me to _____ a newfound sense of purpose mixed with an even greater sense of sympathy and desire to help others. I wanted to help _____. They’ve always held a soft spot in my heart.”Using the _____ she earns from working at her parents’ bread shop, Alice has bought many books out of her own pocket. In addition, she receives donations through her online wishlist. Alice spent a whole summer driving around town, loading boxes of books into her car. “It was such a unique experience to know people had carried these books all their lives through generations, and they wanted to _____ them to my cause.”The project has seen a huge ______, with For Love donating over 15,000 books and being widely recognized by the media.1.A．suffering B．explanation C．response D．treatment2.A．writing B．promoting C．reading D．collecting3.A．appropriate B．incredible C．familiar D．immediate4.A．excuse B．consume C．dismiss D．touch5.A．throw off B．keep from C．look into D．go through6.A．evaluate B．develop C．regain D．provide7.A．kids B．neighbors C．friends D．parents8.A．credit B．interest C．awards D．tips9.A．gift B．lend C．submit D．mail10.A．market B．profit C．success D．demand二、语法填空阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
广东省深圳市宝安区2024届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷及答案
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AThe Biggest National Park On ContinentsAmericaCovering nearly half of the world’s largest island,Northeast Greenland National Park is currently the globe’s single largest national park and biggest land-based protected area.It covers 972,000square kilometers.The vast Greenland:Ice Sheet makes up most of the park,but there’s also a long coastline that is home to musk oxen,polar bears and many other Arctic creatures.OceaniaCovering36,000square kilometers,the Munga-Thirri-Simpson Desert National Park was set up in2021to protect the beautiful desert landscapes of far northern South Australia.It includes one of the world’s largest dune（沙丘）fields.As well as more than150bird species,the park provides home for many animals.AsiaFounded in2021,China’s Sanjiangyuan National Park is now the largest in Asia,covering190, 700square kilometers of the snow-covered Qinghai-Tibet Plateau that provides the headwaters ofthe Yangtze,Yellow and Lancang rivers.Rough and remote,the highlands harbor a range of rare, endangered animal species.The park also includes cultural sites.AfricaSome of the world’s highest and biggest sand dunes are the centerpiece of western Namibia’s Namib-Naukluft National Park,Africa’s largest at49,768square kilometers.Easy to explore with your own,vehicle,the main park road leads to most dunes and forest.Hot air balloon flights offer a bird’s eye view of the whole park.It is also known for plants and animals that have adapted to one of the Earth’s most dry places.21.Where is the world largest national park located?A.In Asia.B.In Africa.C.In America.D.In Oceania.22.What makes the Sanjiangyuan National Park special?A.Its large ice sheet.B.Cultural scenic spots.C.Highest sand dunes.D.Rare Arctic creatures.23.How can visitors enjoy the full view of the Namib-Naukluft National Park?A.By taking boats.B.By driving vehicles.C.By riding bicycles.D.By riding hot air balloons.BOn March1,Dr.Joseph Dituri began a project to stay for100days at a special hotel called Jules's Undersea Lodge30feet under the ocean surface in a conservation area in Key Largo.The farther you go below the ocean's surface,the greater the pressure.Dr.Dituri wanted to learn how this pressure would affect the human body over time.He believes that high pressure could help people live longer and stay healthier as they get older.It could also help doctors treat different medical problems,including brain injuries.While he was living underwater,Dr.Dituri stayed busy.He often exercised in the morning.He kept teaching his college classes virtually and had online chats with over5,500students from15 different countries.He also worked with ocean experts to figure out ways to preserve the ocean.He even had a number of visitors who dove down to spend a little time with him.On June9,Dr.Dituri returned to the surface with a new world record,beating the old record of 73days.Many friends,family,and other supporters were there to greet him and celebrate his success.Doctors quickly checked him out to make sure he was okay.Actually,Dr.Dituri went through several big changes.For one thing,he became1.3 centimeters shorter during his time in the higher undersea pressure.Sleeping much better,his health greatly improved in a couple of ways.Dr.Dituri and his team plan to study the information they collected during the project.In November,Dr.Dituri will speak at an important medical meeting in Scotland about the discoveries the scientists made during the project.Dr.Dituri says his favorite part of the project was talking with young people."Who knows?" he said."Maybe one day,one of them will come.back and break the record we just set.My greatest hope is that I have inspired a new generation of explorers and researchers to push past all boundaries.24.What is Jules's Undersea Lodge special for?A.Its convenience.B.Its reputation.C.Its locationD.Its luxuriousness.25.Why did Dr.Dituri decide to stay long in the hotel?A.To treat his brain injuries.B.To live longer and healthier.C.To deal with medical problems.D.To test one of his academic ideas.26.Which statement best describes Dr.Dituri's undersea life?A.He kept a daily routine almost as usual.B.He was busy with medical experiments.C.He led a dull life separated from the others.D.He set a world record of living73days underwater.27.What does Dr.Dituri wish young people to do?municate more with him.B.Explore the unknown bravely.C.Study the information of the project.D.Meet at the conference in Scotland.CEach year,more than27million.U.S.and Canadian kids get to school by bus.Most of those buses run on diesel（柴油）fuel,which give out pollution that riders can take in.Pollution levelscan be several times higher inside a diesel school bus than outside it.Why?Pollution can leak in from the floor or blow in through windows.A ernment program started in2012offered schools'money spent on cleaner school buses but not all schools could get it.Five years later,emissions from buses in the winning districts fell.And a year after getting new buses,student attendance had improved in those districts.For an average district of10,000students,about six more students attended'school each day'in the winning districts,compared to the losing districts.Winning schools with higher rates of bus-riding kids had an average of14more students in class each day.And winning districts that replaced the oldest school buses?They had an average of45more students in school each day.Those numbers may sound small,but'they add up.And school attendance matters for student achievement.Almost3million U.S.kids ride school buses more than20years old.If U.S.school districts had replaced all of those older buses,there would have been1.3million fewer student absences each year.There might be other reasons for better attendance.For example,maybe kids preferred new buses.However,the most-likely reason for fewer student absences was better health.A study done on adults showed that a brief exposure to diesel emissions reduced"network connectivity"in the brain.In other studies,such network-connectivity changes have been linked to worsened memory and mental tasks.A Washington State program upgraded pollution controls in old diesel buses. Afterward,fewer kids were hospitalized in those districts than in schools without bus upgrades.Almost all U.S.school districts can apply for the program.But schools in low-income areas, in tribal areas and,in rural areas will get priority.Kids in these areas tend to face.the most health risks from older buses.28.What can we infer about diesel school buses from the first paragraph?A.They have a short service life.B.They operate cost-effectively.C.They accommodate few passengers.D.They do much harm to school children.29.Why is the increase in school attendance small but important?A.It is a long accumulation.B.It is a winning condition.C.It is a measuring standard.D.It is a student achievement.30.How does the bus replacement bring better student attendance?A.By reducing the network connectivity.B.By bettering the health state of students.C.By improving student satisfaction with schools.D.By meeting students'demand for school bus drivers.31.What does the text mainly talk about?A.The"network connectivity"in the brain.B.The great work on cleaner school buses.C.A ernment program for education.D:Better attendance due to new school buses.DFirst-year college students often are expected or required to live in dormitories.In the rest years,it's usually up to those students to decide whether to live on or off campus.But some schools don't provide an option and require four years of on-campus living for full-time students.Living on campus has been shown to increase retention（保留）and attendance rates among freshman and second-year students,according to a2021report.There are exceptions, however.At some colleges,students may be freed from the requirement if they are,for instance, commuters（通勤生）,fifth-year seniors,at least23years of age or legally married.Residential housing at colleges is not limited to shared rooms and bathrooms.Alternatives include flats,apartments,Greek houses or living-learning communities for students with shared interests.On-campus students also have access to services and resources such as residence life staff who can help if a housing issue arises.When students live in a community,they are forced to live with different people,learn more about themselves and about the others,and tell each other their stories.On the other hand,off-campus living provides students with more independence,as they are not constrained by school housing policies.Off-campus students gain more real-world experience in areas like paying their own bills,finding renter's insurance,cooking their own meals and negotiating or reviewing contracts.If students are choosing to live off campus,they should reallythink it through and talk to someone that lived.off campus.Do their homework and look at all the costs before they make that decision.Make sure,too,that they are choosing people that they can live with.At first glance,off-campus housing can appear less expensive.But the additional expenses outside of rent---like utilities,groceries,Internet access,cable and furniture---are often overlooked. To reduce off-campus costs,some students choose to overpack houses or apartments,sometimes with four or five people in a two-bedroom house.Unlike off-campus housing,the total cost of living on campus is typically all-inclusive,coveting rent,utilities,furniture,Wi-Fi and a meal plan.32.Why do some colleges require all the students to live on campus?A.To keep them stay longer on campus for classes.B.To make sure all students can live in shared rooms.C.To make as much profit as possible for the colleges.D.To monitor all of their students as easily as possible.33.What should students do before living off campus?A.They should find someone to take care of them.B.They should fully develop the ability to live alone.C.They should learn all aspects of off-campus living.D.They should seek accommodation through an agent.34.What does the underlined word"overpack"in the last paragraph mean?A.Overlook.B.Overconsume.C.Overestimate.D.Overload.35.What is the best title for the text?A.Residential Housing At Different CollegesB.Choice Between Housing On Or Off CampusC.Accommodation Situation For College StudentsD.Different Living Experience On Or Off Campus第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
高三英语上学期期末测试卷及答案
高三期末考试英语科试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分35分）第一节：( 共15 小题, 每小题2 分, 满分30 分)听下面5 段对话或独白, 每段对话或独白后有几个小题。
从题中所给出的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷原相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各小题, 每小题5 秒钟；听完后, 各小题目将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 1 段材料, 回答第1—3 题。
1.What’s the conversation mainly about?A.How to travel around the city.B.How to go to the zoo.C.How to get to the train station.2.Which bus can the speakers take to go to the train station?A. No. 7B.No.12C. No.253. How will the speakers take to go to the destination?A. By bus.B. On foot.C. By bike.听第 2 段材料, 回答第4—6 题。
4. What did the girl do in the last week?A. Finished her final exam.B. Visited the hospital.C. Returned to class.5. What is the cause of the girl’s illness?6. Who is the man?A. He’s the girl’s classmate.B. He’s the girl’s doctor.C. He’s the girl’s teacher.听第 3 段材料, 回答第7—9 题。
7. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a mobile phone store.B. In a repair shop.C. At a swimming pool.8. What happened after the woman dropped the phone?A.She couldn’t hear other people’s voices on her phone.B.Other people couldn’t hear her voice clearly over the phone.C. The phone no longer worked at all.9. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Repair her phoneB. Give her a new phoneC. Return her money听第 4 段对话, 回答第10 —12 题。
大兴区2023-2024学年第一学期期末检测高三英语试卷及答案
大兴区2023-2024学年第一学期期末检测高三英语2024.01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。
AWith a two-year-old behind me and fliers in my hand, I knocked on another door in my neighborhood. I had volunteered to spread the __1__ about some changes at the local primary school, so I was excited to see a __2__ with a baby in her arm and a preschooler tightly wrapped around her leg.Within seconds, I realized I needed to __3__ my rusty Spanish to connect with this mom. That initial conversation explained the lonely, desperate look in her eyes. I wrote my phone number on the flier and told her to __4__ if she ever wanted to walk to the park with the kids.I hadn’t __5__ much about Maria until a month later when she called.Many walks around the neighborhood later, I __6__ more details about her life that offered me some viewpoints about my own.One day I sat at Maria9s kitchen table and shared some of my own family’s __7__ Her eyes got big, saying “I thought I was the only one with problems.” I thought my stress was __8__, but from her viewpoint, my life seemed to be a pretty package from the outside. By __9__ the details of my life, I was able to give her the same gift of viewpoints she had been giving me.Friendship can be discovered in unexpected places, as long as we find common ground with those who __10__ might seem different.1. A. cost B. word C. classroom D. workload2. A. babysitter B. friend C. mother D. schoolmate3. A. speak of B. pull out C. deal with D. give up4. A. leave B. visit C. watch D. call5. A. thought B. doubted C. promised D. complained6. A. predicted B. learned C. repeated D. assessed7. A. progress B. efforts C. research D. struggles8. A. emotional B. low C. obvious D. false9. A. checking B. recording C. sharing D. refreshing10. A. initially B. easily C. quietly D. consequently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。
北京市海淀区2023-2024学年高三上学期期末考试 英语 Word版含答案
北京市海淀区2023-2024学年第一学期期末练习高三英语2024. 01 本试卷共10页, 100分。
考试时长90分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题纸上, 在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题纸一并交回。
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, 并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Back in 2008, I was teaching Concepts of Fitness in a high school. At the end of one class, I chatted with David Gale, a senior high jumper, about how to improve his 1 and how motivation played an important role in one's achievement. He, out of the blue, asked me what would happen if he broke the school record.Not 2 of his passion and determination, I paused for a moment, but then promised that I would paint his name on the wall of our classroom. He was very excited and suggested that I go purchase the paint.Nothing more was mentioned about the 3 until two weeks later, the young warrior ran into the classroom with a huge smile on his face. "I did it! I broke the record!" he shouted as I was still gathering information to 4 what I had promised him. I joined in with the high-fives and fist bumps 5 him.The next day, it was done! G-A-L-E. Huge blue letters with white edges, the school colors. I could see his excitement even surpassed the success itself. Actually, his coach said the wall was part of the 6 to break the record.What happened next was totally amazing. Many students, even from other classes, saw the name on the wall and 7 how they, too, could be considered for the wall. With the enormous 8 , I had to add more names to the wall, and more than 100 names appeared there in the following 10 years.Many folks admitted they would not have 9 what they did if the wall hadn't been part of the reward. More importantly, all those who stepped far beyond their comfort zone helped set the 10 higher.1. A. health B. performance C. talent D. knowledge2. A. proud B. afraid C. certain D. fond3. A. promise B. record C. suggestion D. news4. A. describe B. recall C. explain D. picture5. A. encouraging B. admiring C. congratulating D. greeting6. A. excitement B. confidence C. creativity D. motivation7. A. inquired B. expected C. insisted D. doubted8. A. effort B. experience C. stress D. response9. A. adjusted B. achieved C. examined D. displayed10. A. pace B. stage C. bar D. tone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。
福建省部分地市2023-2024学年高三上学期第一次质量检测(期末)英语含答案
福建省部分地市2024届高中毕业班第一次质量检测英语试题2024.1（答案在最后）本试卷共12页，考试时间120分钟，总分150分。
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。
1.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What was the final score?A.3:2.B.3:3.C.3:4.2.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Why does the man make the call?A.To change an appointment.B.To ask about work.C.To arrange a trip.3.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the woman think of the science test?A.Demanding.B.Unexpected.C.Easy.4.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Where are the speakers?A.At an airport.B.In a hotel.C.In a department store.5.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers discussing?A.A fish.B.A dish.C.A roommate.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
辽宁省县级重点高中2024届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷(含答案)
辽宁省县级重点高中2024届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解Gabon, on the west coast of Africa, has numerous rainforests, open grasslands, white-sand beaches and rushing rivers. Here are four adventures that can let you have unforgettable experiences.The Wild Species AdventureThe site of this adventure is close to a national park, which has elephants, monkeys, leopards, red river hogs and so on. Visitors can go on a journey by jeep and have a chance to see the country's natural beauty and different birds in a nearby reserve.The Fishing AdventureGabon has some really big fish and miles of untouched coastlines, and the fishing spots are not packed, because they are wide apart. When fishing, visitors can find themselves in pleasant places, surrounded by palm trees during the adventure. Gabon's unique lagoon (环礁湖) system provides visitors with a range of fish, all ready for you to join in the fishing contest.The Private Island AdventureIt is difficult for visitors to find this private island on the sea on booking or a trip advisor, but it is known by locals. It offers small but comfortable rooms to rest. Visitors can try fun activities like wakeboarding and boating. During the whale season, visitors can also rent boats to take a close look at whales by following responsible viewing guidelines.The Whale Watching AdventureThere is a great diversity of marine mammals to see in this adventure, especially whales. Some of the whales can be found at all time, while others, for example, the humpback whales, only spend a few months from July to September. In this trip, visitors can take splendid pictures of these whales playing around and jumping above the surface of the sea under safety guidance.1．Which adventure attracts a lover of land animals most?A.The wild species adventure.B.The fishing adventure.C.The private island adventure.D.The whale watching adventure.2．What are the spots of the fishing adventure like?A.Noisy.B.Narrow.C.Uncrowded.D.Unpleasant.3．What do the last two adventures offer?A.Whale watching.B.Private trip advisors.C.Cost-free water sports.D.A photo-taking service.During World War Ⅱ, Duchess Nina Douglas-Hamilton played a vital role in looking after animals.As the war broke out, the government issued orders for the mass killing livestock (家畜) to prevent them from being captured or destroyed by the enemy. Duchess Nina launched a campaign to save as many animals as possible, and soon became known as the “animal heroine” for her effort s.Duchess Nina worked with local farmers and animal owners to relocate animals to safer areas, such as the Scottish Highlands. She also established a network of volunteers who helped to care for animals during the war. She organized feeding programs, medical care and transportation, ensuring that animals were well looked after even during the most difficult times. The most challenging aspect of her work was the shortage of food during the war. So she established a vegetable garden and used leftovers to create nutritious meals for animals. She also reached out to the public for donations of food and supplies, and was able to secure enough resources to keep animals healthy and fed.In addition to her work with domestic animals, Duchess Nina was also a strong advocate for wildlife conservation. She established a center for wild animals in Scotland, where she provided a safe place for deer, foxes and other animals that were threatened by the war. She also worked with local protection groups to protect natural habitats.Duchess Nina’s work during World War Ⅱwas not without its risks. She frequentlySadly, some people saw her efforts as a distraction from the war effort. However, she contin ued to work tirelessly for animals. After the war, Duchess Nina’s work was recognized by the government and she got an important award for her services to animals.4．How did Duchess Nina probably feel when she heard the government’s orders?A. Worried.B. Calm.C. Excited.D. Encouraged.5．What was the biggest problem that Duchess Nina faced?A. Nobody gave her any donations.B. She couldn’t find enough volunteers.C. The animals didn’t have enough food to eat.D. Local farmers didn’t give her enough support.6．Why did Duchess Nina start the center in Scotland?A. To keep domestic animals there.B. To attract local protection groups.C. To provide a home for wild animals.D. To offer a safe place for animal owners.7．What does the underlined word “perilous” in paragraph 5 mean?A. Urban.B. Dangerous.C. Faraway.D. Poor.Underwater travel is difficult and dangerous, but many people have to stay deep under the ocean. Thus, humans have come up with a few designs of vehicles to move around under the ocean. But what if there was a better way to travel?Hilary Bart-Smith, an engineer at the University of Virginia, thinks a vehicle that travels like a manta ray (魔鬼鱼) would be able to operate for long periods at sea. Manta rays which can grow up to 29 feet long are among the most efficient swimmers in the ocean. Different from animals and people pushing against water, manta rays swim by moving through the water with wing-like movements of their fins (鳍) . Efficiency means using less energy to move farther.Bart-Smith and other engineers at the University of Virginia had to find out what manta rays looked like on the inside to better understand how they move. They took X-rays to find out how a manta ray's fins are built. They found that a web of cartilage (软骨) stretches across each fin.Once the engineers knew how a manta ray's fin was constructed, they could build one of their own. They made a long row of metal struts with many hinges to imitate the manta ray's web of cartilage. The engineers put their design inside a flexible cover, shaped like a manta ray's fin. Then they tested it in the university swimming pool. They were happy to see that it swam just like a manta ray in the ocean.Engineers and scientists are still learning and experimenting with how to imitate these amazing animals. For now, engineers study their movements and learn from the most efficient swimmers in the ocean. Perhaps someday engineers will be able to build manta ray robots that are big enough to transport people.8．How do manta rays swim?A.By moving like birds.B.By swimming like humans.C.By swimming like other fishes.D.By pushing against water like animals. 9．What can we learn from the second and third paragraphs?A.Manta rays look like travel vehicles.B.Manta rays are the fastest swimmers.C.Manta rays can grow at least 29 feet long.D.Manta rays'fins consist of a web of cartilage.10．Why do the engineers study manta rays?A.To learn about their habits.B.To control manta ray robots.C.To protect marine creatures.D.To design undersea vehicles.11．What's the author's attitude towards the research?A.Supportive.B.Negative.C.Doubtful.D.Objective.The most obvious dog fetish (迷恋) today is the longing for cuteness. Almost every day you can see adorable pictures of dogs and other animals that will make you smile and say, "How cute! "It is a cultural phenomenon that the media scholar James Meese calls the "cute economy' which exists primarily on social media, is user-generated, and is heavily dominated by pictures of animals, especially pets. The goal is to generate a positive response, probably followed by a tap on the screen to “like” and “share”. We can click through image after image of cute animals doing cute things, feeling a little boost of good cheer.The marketing researchers have identified some of the most common categories of cuteness in online pet content: animals doing silly things；animals of extreme size；animals with unusual looks；and animals behaving in ways that seem human-like. Dogs and other animals in the "cute economy" are often further humanized by being dressed in clothing and accessorized (装饰) with hats, jewellery, nail polish and fur dyed a rainbow of colors. Users who post successfully and with some strategies can make money by doing so. Thus, certain dogs have become cuteness celebrities, with millions of devoted followers and paid content from advertisers.Unfortunately, the price of the "cute economy" comes at a serious cost. The cutest and most popular breeds tend to be those with the most significant risk of health and behavioral problems. Cuteness is often coupled with their discomfort. People are drawn to the cuteness of dogs with extremely foreshortened skulls and extremely short legs and awkwardly long bodies, such as the French bulldog and the corgi.Actually, there are well-established health issues. We should treat the "cute economy' with caution, like resisting the commodification (商品化) of appearance by opting out of social media channels promoting the "cute economy". We can also choose not to "like" or"share" images of dogs whose cuteness is linked with discomfort. Although we are biologically attracted to dogs that are super cute, we should be mindful in our "impulses". 12．What is the key to the "cute economy" according to the text?A.Cute animals' attractive appearance.B.Taking pictures of different animals.C.Pet owners' liking adorable pictures.D.Posting cute animals' pictures on social media.13．Which kind of cuteness is most likely to be the online pet content?A.A normal-sized dog is eating bones.B.A white cat is quietly lying next to its owner.C.A monkey is attentively taking care of its baby.D.A parrot dressed in a suit is singing and dancing.14．What is the side effect of the "cute economy"?A.It will change the animals' nature.B.It may make the animals not so cute.C.It may cause health problems to the animals.D.It will result in a decline in animal population.15．What may be the best title for the text?A.Marketing Strategy-CutenessB.The Cute Economy and Its PriceC.Happiness from PetsD.Share Pictures or Not二、七选五16．Anyone experiences a failure occasionally. But how do you deal with it when it occurs? Blaming yourself makes no sense. Faced with a failure, try to find proper ways, which is the key to success.①______If you can't realize what the problem is and don't process failures clearly, you'll find yourself unable to sail along elegantly like a boat through the water ahead. So it is of great importance to spare some time to analyse the relevant causes of the failures.Practise self-acceptance and self-compassion (自我同情) . ②______ Self-acceptance does not mean believing that you are perfect. It means accepting yourself for who you really are. Self-compassion does not mean giving up on growth and self-improvement, but it means showing kindness to yourself. Practise them, decide what to do differently next time and move on.Reframe positively. Positive reframing requires viewing things in a new way that allows youto recognize and appreciate positive aspects of your situation. ③______ As a result, failures can be transformed into challenges and new possibilities to experience life more fully.Laugh it off. Laughing at yourself about a mistake you made is a great gift, which requires a shared understanding of humanity. The point is that once you can laugh at a failure, it is no longer terminal. Instead, you are ready to go ahead. ④______Of course, failures are actually not fun. ⑤______ Finally, you'll make fewer mistakes, experience fewer failures and naturally develop yourself into the being you are destined to become.A.Understand what has gone wrong.B.Save every minute to avoid failures.C.They are the basics of moving on from failures.D.If you can laugh it off, then you can forgive yourself.e the above ways, learn from failures and move forward.F.Similarly, if you can laugh at yourself, others will laugh at you.G.It helps you take advantage of opportunities rather than avoid problems.三、完形填空（15空）Fiona liked to sing at home. One summer day when she was singing, her father said upstairs, “Baby, I really need 1 , so I can take a rest.” Fiona felt upset and had to go2 .It was a 3 day, and many people were riding bikes and walking their dogs in the sun. Fiona went to a nearby park and sat on a bench. She looked around to make sure she wasn’t4 anyone. Then she started to hum (哼)5 . But soon humming turned to loud singing.Feeling very hot, Fiona took off her 6 , laid it on the sidewalk and kept singing. Just as she 7 one of her favorite songs, a man stopped in front of her and dropped a 8 into her hat. Before she could say anything, the man left. Looking at his 9 ,Fiona really wasn’t sure how to 10 the money, but she did want to 11 singing. As a result, a 12 stream of sound rang in the parkWhen she enjoyed herself and stopped to relax, Fiona’s hat was full, and some money fell to the floor because there was no 13 for it. At that time, Mrs Maudslay, her neighbor, suddenly passed by and saw Fiona, “Are you busking, Fiona?” Fiona asked, “What’s busking?” “Busking is when a street performer 14 a hat to collect money People drop some money to show that they like the performance,”Mrs Maudslay answered It 15 on Fiona, and she eventually donated her windfall (意外之财) to charity with theadvice of Mrs. Maudslay.17．A. comfort B. apology C. light D. quiet18．A. outside B. upstairs C. eagerly D. merrily19．A. cloudy B. misty C. clear D. freezing20．A. assessing B. disturbing C. witnessing D. observing21．A. angrily B. unwillingly C. loudly D. softly22．A. mask B. hat C. shoe D. glove23．A. finished B. recalled C. composed D. forgot24．A. medal B. flower C. dollar D. toy25．A. coming B. situation C. face D. back26．A. handle B. claim C. donate D. earn27．A. improve B. keep C. advocate D. quit28．A. temporary B. terrible C. steady D. silent29．A. argument B. praise C. time D. room30．A. hands in B. puts out C. folds up D. tears down31．A. dawned B. depended C. counted D. fed四、短文填空32．The Liangzhu Culture, ①_____ can date back thousands of years, was the last Neolithic jade (新石器时代玉器) culture in the Taihu Basin of the Yangtze River Delta. From many of the unearthed Liangzhu relic sites so far, relevant experts ②_____ (conclude) that the ancient culture boasted advanced rice agriculture and handicraft industry.③_____ (cover) an area of more than 30 square kilometers, the Liangzhu relic site fir④_____ (discover) in 1936 is in reality a general name for some sites found in Liangzhu, Pingyao and Anxi, three places in Yuhang District, East China's Zhejiang Province. The archaeological ⑤_____ (significant) of the Liangzhu relic site has gained worldwide attention. British archaeologist Colin Renfrew visited it several years ago and thought ⑥_____importance of findings in China's Neolithic Period was greatly underestimated.The Liangzhu Culture is⑦_____ (good) known as a jade culture than others. More than 40 various⑧_____ (type) of jade containers have been unearthed. Do you dream ⑨_____experiencing more of the Liangzhu Culture up close? Consider visiting the Liangzhu New Town, a scenic spot which offers many places for tourists⑩_____ (learn) about theLiangzhu Culture and relax as well.五、书面表达33．假定你是李华，交换生George对你所在的书法社(Chinese Calligraphy Club)很感兴趣,想要加入。
2024-2025学年上外版高三上学期期末英语试卷及解答参考
2024-2025学年上外版英语高三上学期期末模拟试卷及解答参考一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）1、W: Which book are you reading, John? M: I’m reading Twilight. It’s very interesting. W: Can I have a look at it? M: Certainly. You can read it now. Q: What are the two speakers talking about?•A: A movie. (Wrong: They were discussing a movie.)•B: A book. (Correct: John is reading a book called Twilight, and they are discussing this book.)•C: A TV show. (Wrong: They were not talking about a TV show.)2、M: I wonder what you think of this new board game. Do you take an interest in it? W:I haven’t tried it, but I think it’s not a good one. It is quite difficult and boring. M: That sounds bad. Q: What does the woman think of the game?•A: It’s interesting. (Wrong: The woman thinks the game is difficult and boring.)•B: It’s difficult and boring. (Correct: The wom an thinks the game is difficult and boring.)•C: It’s not enjoyable. (Correct: The woman considers the game difficult and boring, which means it’s not enjoyable.)The questions are designed to test the students’ ability to understand conversations indifferent contexts and to infer the speakers’ thoughts and feelings based on the dialogue.3.W: I can’t find my textbook. Do you think it could be in the library?M: I think you should check your bag first. We left it there this morning.Question: Where does the conversation hint that the textbook was last seen?A)In the library.B)In the speakers’ bag.C)During the morning.Answer: B) In the speakers’ bag.Explanation: The man suggests that the woman first checks her bag, implying that they left the textbook there earlier that morning.4.M: How was your job interview? Did everything go smoothly?W: It went okay, but I didn’t get the job. The company is looking for someone with more experience than I have.Question: What is the main concern expressed by the woman about the job interview?A)She believes the interview didn’t go well.B)She didn’t receive any feedback on the interview.C)She doesn’t have the required experience.Answer: C) She doesn’t have the required experience.Explanation: The woman explicitly states that the company is looking for more experienced candidates, indicating that her lack of experience is the concern that prevented her from getting the job.5、听下面一段对话。
2024届山东省潍坊市高三上学期期末考试英语及答案
高三英语注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、座号、考号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AIf you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must.Dictionary. comIf you’re looking for a reliable and user-friendly dictionary app, Dictionary. com has one for you. It provides instant access to a vast collection of definitions, synonyms and even works offline. Additionally, it provides daily word quizzes, articles and trending word lists to keep users engaged and expand their vocabulary.Merriam-Websterpronunciations and usage examples in an on-the-go format available offline. It lets you save favorites, has a word of the day and keeps track of your recent searches. The app also provides access to a thesaurus, word puzzles and quizzes to enhance your vocabulary skills. The app even lets you search for words by speaking them!FluentUFluentU takes real-world videos-like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks-and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. FluentU makes it really easy to watch English videos. The best part is that FluentU keeps track of the vocabulary that you’re learning and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It even reminds you when its time to review! Every learner has a truly personalized experience, even if they’re learning with the same video.Dict BoxDiet Box is a comprehensive offline dictionary and translator app for over 50 languages, all in one place. Each word comes with a detailed definition, synonyms and example sentences. With a registered account, you get accessto their urban dictionary for slang words, a picture dictionary for visual learners, the ability to back up and update word lists across devices and an ad-free experience in the app.1. Which app allows users to play a word game?A. .B. Merriam-Webster.C. FluentU.D. Dict Box.2. What is the most appealing characteristic of FluentU?A. Presenting English videos.B. Providing scheduled courses.C. Tracing the learning process.D. Transforming videos into lessons.3. How is Dict Box different from the other apps?A. It provides word tests.B. It has no advertisement.C. It can be used without Internet.D It offers members extra resources.BWhen most kids go to the beach they’re too focused on making sandcastles and splashing around to notice litter, but several years ago, for 7-year-old Cash Daniels, noticing a plastic straw sparked a lifelong passion for saving the planet.Cash, who is now known as the “conservation kid”, has always loved nature. He grew up fishing along the Chattanooga River, after all! But once he learned that 80 percent of all trash from land and rivers ends up in the ocean, he couldn’t sit back.He started with cleanups along the river, something that quickly went from a family affair to a community effort with volunteers and neighbors. In 2019, Cash, together with a Canadian conservationist, Ella Galaski-Rossen, started a nonprofit called the Cleanup Kids. Despite living in different countries, they managed to create educational videos on their YouTube channel. “We hope to be a really big nonprofit that eliminates plastic in the U. S. and Canada,” Cash said. “We want to inform kids and adults in the landlocked states on how their actions are connected to the water and the ocean,” Cash said.Cash was selected as one of America’s top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. He also earned the title of National Honoree, where he received a$5,000 grant to go to a nonprofit of his.,choice, and he became the first person to win the Youth Conservationist Award two years in a row from the Tennessee Wildlife Federation.“I want to travel the world, teach others, and help them feel connected to the ocean. Because if you are connected to the ocean-if you love it and what lives in it—you’ll want to protect it,” he said. “This is my fun, and it becomes more fun with every new discovery.”4. Which can replace the underlined words “sit back” in paragraph 2?A. Fall asleep.B. Lose heart.C. Turn a blind eye.D. Lend a hand.5. What is the purpose of starting the Cleanup Kids?A. To recycle waste plastics.B. To make instructive videos.C. To spread marine knowledge.D. To appeal for ocean protection.6. Which of the following best describes Cash Daniels?A. Sympathetic and devoted.B. Initiative and talented.C. Ambitious and humorous.D. Determined and modest.7. What does Cash Daniels story imply?A. Passion fuels dreams.B. Great minds think alike.C. Helping others is of great fun.D. Actions speak louder than words.CTo reduce the carbon emissions from passenger jets and long-haul trucks, a vast volume of soy-based renewable fuel will be needed. To produce it, American farmers could ruin existing cornfields to clear space, plant millions of additional acres of soybeans and shut down all soybean exports. Researchers at startups and biotech giants alike have found ways to create a new kind of soybeans through genetic recombination that generates more oil.One of the startups, ZeaKal Inc., funded in part by seed giant Corteva Inc., plans to introduce its first batch of high-oil seeds for commercial planting in 2024. Scientists have tricked the plant into sustaining photosynthesis for longer with genetic recombination, ultimately producing more oil as well as more protein.Companies are racing to build more capacity to process soy, a critical component for expanding green fuelsupplies. Tax credits make companies in the transportation industry switch to fuel with lower carbon emission.S&P Global sees domestic demand for renewable biofuel reaching 4 billion gallons in 2030, up from around 2.7 billion this year. It projects that the use of sustainable aviation fuel will total 1.7 billion gallons annually by the end of the decade, compared with just 182 million gallons a year now.Despite the bullish predictions, the soy-based transportation fuel market is still a drop in the bucket for the fuel industry. And even if the new breed of high-oil seeds takes off, widespread adoption will take time. Farmers may be reluctant to become early adopters of a technology that hasn’t yet proven its benefits, especially if the oil content comes at the expense of existing genetic recombinations that improve disease or pest resistance.Chicken producer Perdue Farms Inc. has signed a deal with Zeakal, agreeing to pay farmers a higher price for harvested supplies of the new variety, which is good for chicken feed because of its higher protein levels. If large oil companies follow suit, the soybean market might never look the same. “We could have an opportunity for the oil component of soybeans to actually become more important in some markets than the protein aspect,” says Mike Dillon, vice president of ZeaKal, “That’s a very dramatic shift.”8. How did researchers plan to produce more oil?A. By planting more soybeans.B. By banning soybean exports.C. By fertilizing soybean fields.D. By engineering soybean genes.9. What does the author want to show by mentioning the figure in paragraph 3?A. The continuous use of the fuel.B. The growing demand for biofuel.C. The serious lack of green fuel supplies.D. The fierce competition between companies.10. Who can change the current biofuel market according to the last paragraph?A. Companies.B. Farmers.C. Scientists.D. Governments11. Which can be the best title of the text?A. Biofuel: A New Way to Cut Down Carbon EmissionsB. Oilier Soybeans: Possible Reliance of the Future FuelC. A Big Shift: From Conventional Soybeans to Altered OnesD. Genetic Modification: A Technology to Breed New SoybeansDWhenever I order food for delivery, I play a little game to guess how many sets of tableware(餐具)the restaurant will provide with my meal. Sometimes restaurants will throw in two, three or four sets for just one order. But I rarely need any tableware at all, and the waste goes into the trash or collects dust in a kitchen drawer.Researchers working with Chinese technology group Alibaba tried a simple approach to this problem. Instead of just wastefully doling out tableware, the company required food-delivery customers in some cities in China to pick how many sets of tableware they wanted to receive.The default (默认设置)was set at zero. The result, published today in the journal Science, was a 638% increase in the share of no-tableware orders. If applied across China, researchers found, the approach would save nearly 22 billion sets of plastic tableware. The study doesn’t cover carbon emissions, but it’s safe to say that the impact would be significant. It struck me as a useful reminder of the many low-hanging fruits across the economy that can cut waste, and emissions.Nudging its customers cost Alibaba nothing more than a few hours of software engineering time and the impact it brought was immense. The concept of nudging comes from the field of behavioral economics known as nudge theory. It suggests that a slight action can encourage good human behavior without the need for policies that limit choice or economic punishment that raises the cost of bad behavior. To nudge customers to eat better, for example, a restaurant might organize its menu by listing healthy options first and bury unhealthy ones at the bottom. More recently, some big companies like Google have also begun to use nudges to advance climate objectives.Behavioral economics broadly, and nudges more specifically, aren’t without controversy. Some might think it assigns consumers responsibility for addressing environmental challenges. But there is another way to look at it. In the absence of necessary policy—and policy is needed一companies can help encourage a widespread shift of consumer behavior.And all of that behavioral change can add up. The International Energy Agency found in 2021 that small behavioral changes in energy consumption such as walking instead of driving and adjusting the thermostat could in total shave off 4% of global emissions. The more that companies can do to facilitate such changes, the better.12. What did Alibaba do with tableware waste?A. It stopped restaurants from handing out tableware.B. It withdrew unused tableware from customers.C It updated the food -delivery device regularly..D. It allowed picking tableware at customers’ demand.13. What do the underlined words “low-hanging fruits” mean in paragraph 2?A. Easily accessible things.B. Fast increasing orders.C. Exceptionally tough choices.D. Widely accepted strategies.14. What can we learn about nudge theory from paragraph 3?A. It brings about economic loss.B. It results from consumption policies.C. It indicates small action changes behaviour.D. It implies bad behaviour impacts economy.15What is the main idea of the text?.A. Nudge theory affects behaviors.B. Good behaviors boost economy.C. Nudging helps build a greener world.D. Behavioral economics benefits customers.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
浙江省嘉兴市桐乡市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末英语试题含答案
2024年1月高三期末考试英语试题卷（答案在最后）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What time will the woman be at the party?A.At about8:30p.m.B.At about8:00p.m.C.At about7:30p.m.2.When will the man’s sister come back home?A.In early June.B.In early July.C.In early August.3.Why was the man in New York?A.He was on vacation.B.He was visiting his uncle.C.He was on a business trip.4.What does the woman think of the lecture?A.Interesting but too long.B.Exciting but too short.C.Too short and boring.5.Where are the speakers?A.In an office.B.In an apartment.C.In an elevator.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.Why doesn’t the woman normally drink coffee?A.Because of its taste.B.Because of its effect.C.Because of its smell.7.How does the man like his coffee?A.With nothing added.B.With sugar in it.C.With milk in it.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
2023-2024学年内蒙古包头市高三英语第一学期期末学业水平测试试题含解析
2023-2024学年内蒙古包头市高三英语第一学期期末学业水平测试试题考生请注意：1．答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内，不得在试卷上作任何标记。
2．第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后，需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内，第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。
3．考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．____ which university to attend, the girl asked her teacher for advice.A．Not knowing B．Knowing not C．Not known D．Known not2．You can’t use the computer now, ________ the upgrade of the system is under way. A．until B．unlessC．as D．after3．Taught in a more professional way, you _________ the swimming skill much better. A．might master B．would have masteredC．can have mastered D．could master4．What a pity! ________joined in the party, I would have met my old friend．A．lf I have B．Had I C．I had D．Have I5．-- What about the two of us going downtown?-- ___________ . I hate spending time hanging around.A．That suits me fine B．Why notC．It depends on the weather D．Well, that's the last thing I will do6．The folks were delighted at the message of their relatives _______ that mine explosion. A．survived B．to survive C．were surviving D．surviving7．The economy in big cities has continued to rise thanks to the local governments to increase ______.A．that B．themC．it D．those8．—I’m afraid I couldn’t go to your birthday party.I have a test next Monday. —Oh，！You’re my best friend and you must be there！A．go ahead B．come on C．you needn’t D．it doesn’t matter 9．________ an increase in foreign legal conflicts，China is expected to see the number continue to rise．A．To witness B．Being witnessedC．Witnessed D．Having witnessed10．That children ______meet with setbacks is a matter of necessity as they_____, so parents don’t worry about that.A．shall; grew up B．must；grew up C．can; grow up D．will; grow up 11．—I’ve got something weighing on my mind. Could you give me some advice?—______. Tell me all about it and I’ll do what I can.A．Don’t mention it B．No wonderC．My pleasure D．No problem12．Everyone in the village hoped that he would ______ after a few days’ treatment. A．pick up B．come up C．keep up D．make up13．I hope my teacher will take into _______ the fact that I was ill just before the exams when she marks my paper.A．idea B．considered C．account D．thought14．Little about her own safety, though she was in great danger herself.A．did Rose care B．Rose did careC．Rose does care D．does Rose care15．Wild swans’ ________ in the area is a good indication of a better environment. A．exhibition B．escapeC．absence D．appearance16．---When shall we start the reconstruction of the historic building?--- Not until our program ______ by the authority.A. will approveB. will be approvedC. has approvedD. has been approved17．The prediction from Maya worries residents _______ December 21, 2012 would be the end of the world.A．if B．that C．whether D．which18．The Chinese people are kind and caring. If not, I _____ in China in the past 30 years. A．didn’t stay B．hadn’t stayedC．couldn’t stay D．couldn’t have stayed19．Never before ________ the famous museum was just a stone's thro away from their school, so out ________.A．had they known; went all they B．they had known; went all theyC．had they known; they all went D．they had known; they all went20．The wide spread of super hybrid rice around the world ______ the lives of millions and millions of people suffering from hunger to a great level.A．has improved B．is improving C．improved D．has been improving第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
河北省邯郸市英语高三上学期期末试卷与参考答案
河北省邯郸市英语高三上学期期末自测试卷与参考答案一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）1、What does the man mean?Dialogue:W: Did you go to the concert last night?M: I wish I had, but I was stuck in traffic for hours.A)He didn’t go because he didn’t want to.B)He didn’t go because of heavy traffic.C)He went to the concert but enjoyed it very much.D)He went to the concert but regretted it later.Answer: B) He didn’t go because of heavy traffic.Explanation:The man says, “I wish I had, but I was stuck in traffic fo r hours.” This indicates that he wanted to attend the concert but couldn’t because he encountered heavy traffic on his way.2、Where are the speakers most likely talking?Dialogue:W: Could you tell me when the next bus to downtown leaves?M: Sure, it leaves in ten minutes from platform 3.A)At a train station.B)At a bus stop.C)In a taxi.D)In a car.Answer: B) At a bus stop.Explanation: The woman asks about the timing of the next bus, and the man provides information about the departure time and location, which suggests they are at a place where buses leave, such as a bus stop.3、What is the weather like today?•3, It’s sunny.•3, It’s rainy.•3, It’s cloudy.•3, It’s snowy.Answer: 3, It’s sunny.解析: The passage explicitly states that the weather is sunny today.4、Where are the speakers?•4, At a bus stop.•4, At home.•4, At a restaurant.•4, At the mall.Answer: 4, At a bus stop.解析: The speakers are discussing catching the next bus, indicating they are at a bus stop.5、W: How many hours of online classes did you have last week?M: I had a total of 15 hours of online classes. Monday through Friday, I had two classes each day, and on Saturday, I had three classes.Q: How many hours of online classes did the man have on Saturday?A: 3 hours解析：根据对话内容，我们知道周六有三次线上课程，因此周六的上课时间为3小时。
天津市八所重点学校2023-2024学年高三上学期期末联考试题 英语试卷(含答案)
2024年天津市八所重点学校高三毕业班联考英语试卷第I卷选择题（共115分)注意事项：1．答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。
2．选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应的题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再填涂其它答案。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。
从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman looking for?A. A hotel.B. A library.C. A post office.2. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Former schoolmates.C. Neighbors.3. How does Lisa learn the pronunciation of new words?A. By referring to a dictionary.B. By asking her teacher for help.C. By guessing it according to the rules.4. When can the woman have her food?A. At 6:00.B. At 6:30.C. At 6:40.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. book.B. An astronaut.C. A travel plan.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）听下面几段材料，每段材料后有几个小题。
从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
高三上册英语期末试卷及答案
高三上册英语期末试卷及答案高三上册英语期末试卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman going to make today?A. Cups.B. Some flowers.C. A big vase.2. Where is the woman?A. In a restaurant.B. In a hair salon.C. At a tailor’s shop.3. What has happened to Jerry?A. He has gone to visit his mother.B. He has asked for sick leave.C. He has found a new job in Europe.4. Why does the woman want to buy a clock?A. She has trouble waking up.B. She wants to buy someone a gift.C. Her watch is broken.5. What does the man mean?A. He already has the signature.B. He is still interested in the signature.C. He doesn’t want the signature.第二节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2024届江苏省常州市高三上学期期末监测英语试卷及答案
常州市教育学会学业水平监测高三英语试题2024年1月注意：本试卷分四个部分, 答案全部做在答题纸上。
总分为150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第一部分听力(满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后, 你有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. Why isn’t the woman planning to attend the party?A. She is feeling tired now.B. She has too much work to do.C. She has plans for tomorrow morning.2. What kind of exam is the man preparing for?A. A writing exam.B. A listening exam.C. A speaking exam.3. What place did the woman get in the most recent competition?A. First.B. Second.C. Third.4. Where are the speakers probably?A. At a theater.B. At a music shop.C. At a school.5. Which place will the tour end at?A. Westminster Bridge.B. Tower Bridge.C. South Bank Center.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
2023-2024学年江苏省常州市高三上学期期末监测英语试卷
2023-2024学年江苏省常州市高三上学期期末监测英语试卷1. Where is SNCF most probably located?A．In Amsterdam. B．In Brussels. C．In London. D．In Paris.2. What is the biggest selling point of the service according to this advertisement?A．International support. B．Low price.C．Flexible timetable. D．Convenient app.3. If a British man wants to visit the Louvre and then goes back home, he will _____.A．pay 39 Euros for the train ticketsB．pay 58 Euros for the train ticketsC．stay on the train for around 270 minutesD．stay on the train for 2 hours and 15 minutes or soThe sunmao (榫卯) method of joinery was commonly used in ancient Chinese architecture and furniture. But when modern technology discourages many in mastering this ancient skill, Jia Jing, a junior student at Hubei Ecology Polytechnic College, offers his answer.“It is essential to train young people in this craft,” said the 20-year-old. “Not only does it ensure the preservation of carpentry (木工) skills, but there exist delicate wooden artifacts from ancient times that machines still cannot repeat.”Growing up in a family with a carpenter father, Jia would constantly observe his father doing woodwork and sometimes assist him. This early exposure ignited (点燃) his passion and talent for carpentry. But as a child, he couldn’t build furniture on his own. So, he conveyed this passion into building with Lego bricks at the age of 8.“At that time, I would think before going to bed about what I would build tomorrow,” Jia recalled. “I brainstormed a framework in my mind, and the next day I would start building it.”This hobby significantly benefited Jia’s future furniture-making skills. Before making any piece, Jia can quickly sketch a draft in his mind, which proves useful during the carving process.When the moment arrived for Jia to head to college, he chose interior design at the suggestion of his father. Beyond his theoretical studies, Jia also signed up for school furniture-making training center. Sawing, planning, and carving wood repeatedly every day can be an extremely dull job for most young people. While other students were enjoying their college life, Jia had already learned to bear loneliness and focus on achieving excellence. “This experienc e not only improved my skills but also tested my character,” Jia said.Recently, Jia’s commitment to this craft achieved a significant milestone. He was chosen as one of the candidates to compete on behalf of China at the 47th World Skills Competition in Lyon, France next year.“If I can represent China on the global stage, I will exert all my efforts to become the winner,” Jia said.4. Why should young people learn the sunmao method according to Jia jing?A．It is key to making Chinese furniture. B．It is better than modern technology.C．It exhibits traditional Chinese culture. D．It exhibits ancient carpentry wisdom.5. How did Lego benefit Jia Jing?A．Arousing his interest in carpentry. B．Assisting his father in furniture making.C．Improving his carpentry skills. D．Preparing him for his ideal university. 6. What did Jia sacrifice during his college time?A．His leisure time. B．His practical skills.C．His theoretical studies. D．His original character.7. What can be the best title of this text?A．Making furniture against technology. B．Preserving carpentry inside Lego.C．Carving dreams in wood. D．Continuing passion on global stage.A proton (质子) is an infinitesimal (无穷小的) part of an atom.Now imagine if you can (and of course you can’t) make smaller one of those protons down to a billionth of its normal size into a space so small that it would make a proton look huge. Now pack into that tiny, tiny space some matter. Excellent. You are ready to start a standard Big Bang universe.In fact, you will need to gather up everything there is, every last mote (尘埃) of matter, between here and the edge of creation and press it into a spot so infinitesimally compact (紧密的) that it has no dimensions at all. It is known as a singularity.It is natural but wrong to visualize the singularity as a kind of packed spot hanging in a dark, boundless void (虚空). There is no space, no darkness. The singularity has no “around” around it. We can’t even ask how long i t has been there-whether it has just lately exploded into being, like a good idea, or whether it has been there forever, quietly awaiting the right moment. Time doesn’t exist. There is no past for it to emerge from.And so, from nothing, our universe begi ns with a big “bang”. In a single blinding pulse, a moment of glory “explosion” much too rapid and expansive for any form of words, the singularity assumes( 显露出) heavenly dimensions, space beyond conception. Within a second gravity is produced and then the other forces that govern physics. In less than a minute the universe is a million billion miles across and growing fast. There is a lot of heat now, ten billion degrees of it, enough to begin the nuclear reactions that create the lighter elements—principally hydrogen, helium and a little lithium (锂). In three minutes, 98 percent of all the matter there is or will ever be has been produced. We have a universe. It is a place of the most wondrous and gratifying possibility, and beautiful, too. And it was all done in about the time it takes to make a sandwich.8. What is the characteristic of singularity?A．Empty. B．Mysterious. C．Fixed. D．Predictable.9. Which of the following happens or comes into existence first?A．Gravity. B．Expansion. C．NuclearD．Elements.reactions.10. We can infer from the last paragraph that the author is amazed by _____.A．the existence of the universeB．the environment in which the universe is madeC．the speed at which the universe comes into existenceD．the beauty of the universe11. What chapter of a science book is this text most probably taken from?A．Protons in the Universe. B．Why Build a Universe.C．The Size of the Universe. D．How to Build a Universe.The iPhone has become a usability nightmare (噩梦). A new one comes with 38 preinstalled (提前装好的) apps, of which you can delete 27. Once you’ve downloaded your favorite apps, you’re now sitting at 46 or more.Like many companies, Apple has decided that there’s no need to build an easy-to-use product when it can use artificial intelligence. If you want to find something in their garbage dump of apps and options, you must use Spotlight, Apple’s AI-powered search engine that can find almost everything there.Th is “innovation” of artificial intelligence is not the creation of something new but simply companies selling you back basic usability after decades of messy design choices. And these tech firms are charging us more to fix their mistakes and slapping an AI label as a solution.Alexa and Siri have become replacements for intentional computing. They give commands into voice interfaces (接口) easily but sacrifice “what we can do” to “what Amazon or Apple allows us to do.” We have been trained to keep apps and fi les, while tech companies have failed to provide any easy way to organize them. They have decided that disorganized chaos is fine as long as they can provide an automated search product to sift (筛查) through the mess, something more tech, even if tech created the problem in the first place.Artificial intelligence-based user interfaces rob the user of choice and empower tech giants to control their decision-making. When one searches for something in Siri or Alexa, Apple and Amazon control the results. Google already provides vastly different search results based on your location, and has redesigned search itself multiple times to trick users into clicking links that benefit Google in some way.Depressingly, our future is becoming one where we must choose between asking an artificial intelligence for help, or fighting through an ever-increasing amount of poorly designed menus in the hope we might be able to help ourselves. We, as consumers, should demand more from the companies that have turned our digital lives into trillion-dollar enterprises.12. Why does the author mention Apple’s problem?A．As the main topic. B．As the model.C．As an example. D．As a sharp contrast.13. What can we know about Alexa and Siri?A．They are both Apple’s search products.B．They help consumers make their own choices.C．They have bettered the user experience greatly.D．They work to the benefits of tech giants behind.14. What’s the author’s attitude towards the technological giants’ AI-solution?A．Uncertain. B．Disapproving. C．Unclear. D．Unconcerned. 15. The author writes this article to ask readers to _____.A．abandon using artificial intelligenceB．abandon using products from tech giantsC．recognize the nature of AI-based solutionD．recognize the nature of poorly designed appsTennis is an incredibly mental sport. 16 But it is also an incredibly difficult sport to play well.It is very easy to self-destruct (自我毁灭) when playing tennis if you let your expectations and ego get the better of you. So, simply playing the ball that is in front of you is the simplest way to approach the game, along with taking each point at a time.That being said, it is much easier said than done. 17 Even if it is as simple as playing to your opponent’s backhand as much as possible, or aiming to hit as many cross court (对角线球) balls as you can, it is important to have a plan of attack if you want to be successful on the court.18 You may have the best plan in the world, but if you aren’t performing well enough to execute it or your opponent cottons on (领悟) what you’re trying to do, you’ll need to adapt, improvise and overcome. Adapting to new conditions, court surfaces, balls and playing styles is all part of becoming a better tennis player!19 This means you need to be incredibly resilient (坚韧的) to play good tennis and overcome hardship. Don’t be too much bothered by some points you lose. Just learn from your mistakes but not let them get you down.Tennis is also about playing the big points well and understanding that not all points hold the same weight across the course of a match. Putting disappointment behind you and trying to play the next point with a positive attitude can be very difficult to do. 20People always tell me I was brave to apply to medical school in my 30s. But for me, the bravest thing was to ________ from being a doctor 10 years later.I’d always wanted to study medicine to help release the world from sufferings but, believing I was not bright enough, I left school at 15 and didn’t return to education until my 30s. ________ the fact that the commute (通勤) was tough and the money was ________, I kept going this time. I dreamed of becoming a doctor who made a(n) ________.I spent five years at medical school learning how to fix things, but after graduation, when I worked in a hospital, I soon discover ed there were many things in life I was unable to ________. It wasn’t the workload I struggled with, though. What I found really ________ was the emotional load. As a doctor, I knew I would ________ upsetting things. I knew I would watch people die and I knew I would see the most awful things. However, being always present at all these moments became a________ for me.I knew I needed a solution to it, and I finally ________ writing. Writing allowed me an escape, a door into another world, and it also helped to ________ my anxieties. Writing, something I had started as a form of treatment, now gave me success, an exit card, and a chance of self-protection. ________ I was wondering whether I was a doctor or a writer. Having thought thick and thin, I________ my job and took the writing. It was not a decision I made ________. I knew if I didn’t put myself first, I would eventually disappear.I still work on the wards (病房) now, but as a(an) ________. There are times when you need to focus on yourself. If you have walked so far down a rough road, you may find it ________ to head back because walking away is often the safest route of all.21.A．leave B．suffer C．hide D．lean22.A．For B．With C．Given D．Despite23.A．sufficient B．tight C．worthless D．missing24.A．wish B．decision C．difference D．application25.A．handle B．recognize C．choose D．decide26.A．amazing B．essential C．impossible D．significant27.A．cause B．abandon C．witness D．fix28.A．gift B．practice C．burden D．luck29.A．turned to B．gave up C．run for D．figured out30.A．wipe out B．find out C．hand out D．pick out31.A．Recently B．Originally C．Gradually D．Apparently32.A．quitted B．regained C．continued D．led33.A．seriously B．lightly C．aimlessly D．sadly34.A．expert B．leader C．doctor D．volunteer35.A．easy B．fortunate C．hard D．wise阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
山东省济南市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末学习质量检测英语试题(解析版)
2024年1月济南市高三期末学习质量检测英语试题本试卷共10页。
满分120分。
考试用时100分钟。
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第一部分阅读(共两节, 满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AA recent landing on the moon has awakened or renewed people’s enthusiasm for the stars and space exploration. Here are four trip ideas to inspire those would-be astronauts and astronomers.Kennedy Space Center, AmericaThe NASA-operated Kennedy Space Center is a must for ambitious astronauts and space-lovers. Hands-on experiences range from live presentations delivered by astronauts to the new Astronaut Training Experience Center. Children aged 10 to 17 can experience spacewalking and exploring Mars.North York Moors, EnglandAs an International Dark Sky Reserve in the world, this lovely part of Yorkshire, England is host to the UK’s family-friendly National Parks Dark Skies festival. Well timed to the latter part of autumn half term in England, the festival includes bat-box making, evenings with winter birds and moonlit coastal walks.Pic du Midi, FranceThere are few observatories where you can observe stars before retiring to a comfortable cabin and watch the sunrise. Getting to the Pic du Midi Observatory is also an adventure by itself, involving a ride on two cable-cars up to a 2,877-meter-high mountain. The guided astronomy sessions help kids discover Saturn (土星) and its rings viapowerful telescopes.Mount Teide, SpainHome to the largest solar observatory in the world, it sits on Spain’s highest mountain. Ride the cable-car up for a scientist-led tour, which includes the chance to observe the Sun through hand-held solar telescopes. The special family tour includes an attractive 90-minute workshop exploring how observatory physicists carry out their research.1. Which trip suits the teenagers expecting a face-to-face contact with astronauts?A. Kennedy Space Center.B. North York Moors.C. Mount Teide.D. Pic du Midi.2. What can visitors do on a trip to Yorkshire?A. Attend live presentations.B. Observe the rings of Saturn.C. Enjoy the sea view at night.D. Learn about physicists’ work.3. What do Pic du Midi and Mount Teide have in common?A. They accommodate family tourists.B. They include a tour led by scientists.C. They offer free hand-held telescopes.D. They are located on high mountains.【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D【解析】【导语】本文是一篇应用文。
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高三英语期中测试卷姓名分数一、单项选择 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)1、The problem is worth_________ .A. discussingB. discussC. being discussedD. discussed2.The chair looks rather hard, but in fact, it is very comfortable to ___.(1988 全国)A. sitB. sit onC. be satD. be sat on3. I feel greatly honored ____ into their society. （2008北京卷）A. to welcomeB. welcomingC. to be welcomedD. welcomed4. _______ fit, you’d better take exercise in th e morning, for the morning air is fresh ______.A. to keep; to be breathedB. keeping; to breatheC. to keep; to breatheD. keeping; to be breathed5. ______a living, she had to work from morning till night.A. To makeB. madeC. MakingD. To have made6. She said she___ her uncle very much and hoped ____him.A. missed, to hear fromB. missed, to hearC. misses, hearing fromD. misses, hearing7. Missing the last bus means___ home.A. to walkB. walkingC. walkedD. walk8. Miss Gao asked a question, but it was __________ that nobody could answerit.A. very difficultB. too difficultC. difficult enoughD. so difficult9. Access ______ the garden is through the kitchen.A. atB. toC. forD. with10. Your performance in the driving test didn’t reach the required standard— ______, you failed. (NMET 1999)A. in the endB. after allC. in other wordsD. at the same time三、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
选项中的两项为多途选项。
(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)1. Ali is from a Middle Eastern country. He now stays in the USA. He smokesa lot of cigarettes every day. He has smoked for nine years. Ali says, “ I tried to quit (放弃) smoking in my hometown, but it was impossible. My parents smoke. My brothers smoke. All my friends smoke. At parties andat meetings, almost all the men smoke. Here in the United States, not as many people smoke. ____1____ ”Many smokers are like Ali: they want to stop smoking. ____2____ They knowit can cause cancer and heart disease. But it is difficult for them to give up smoking because cigarettes have a drug in them. The drug is nicotine. People who smoke a lot need nicotine.____3____ The nicotine makes him sick. In a few days, the smok er’s bodyis used to the nicotine, and he feels fine. Later, the smoker needs nicotine to keep feeling fine. Without nicotine, he feels bad.____4____ Many people who quit will soon smoke again. At a party or at work they will decide to smoke “just one” ci garette. Then they will smoke another cigarette, and another. Soon they become smokers again. ____5____A. It is very hard to quit smoking.B. It will be easier to change the smoking habit here.C. Thus nicotine makes smokers addicted to cigarettes.D. The smokers know that smoking is bad for their health.E. When a person first begins to smoke, he usually feels terrible.F. Maybe there is only one easy way to quit smoking: never start.G. But it is said that medicine is needed to stop them from smoking.四、语法填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)One day, Nick invited his friends to supper. He 1 （cook）some delicious food in the kitchen .Suddenly, he found that he 2 (run )out of salt. So Nick called to his son,” Go to the village and buy some salt, but pay a fair price for it: neither too much 3 too little.”His son looked surprised.”I can understand why I shouldn’t pay too much, Father, but if I can pay less,4 not save a bit of money?”“That would be a very 5 (reason) thing to do in a big city, but it could destroy a small village like our s,” Nick said.Nick’s guests, 6 had heard their conversation, asked why they should not buy sale more cheaply if they could. Nick replied,” The only reason why a man would sell salt in a lower price would be that he was desperate for money. And anyone who took the advantage of the t situation would be showing a lack of答题要求：此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。
对标有题号的每一行作出判断：如无错误，在该行右边横线上画一个勾(√)；如有错误(每行只有一个错误)，则按下列情况改正：此行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。
此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
此行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意：原行没有错的不要改。
Miss Evans taught physics in school in London．Last month 1．＿＿＿＿＿she was explaining to one of her class about sound ，and 2．＿＿＿＿＿she decide to test them to see how successful she had 3．＿＿＿＿＿been in her work． She said to them，“Now I has a sister 4．＿＿＿＿＿in Washington． If I was calling her by the phone， and 5．＿＿＿＿＿you were on the other side of the street． Who would 6．＿＿＿＿＿hear me first， my sister and you？ And why？” 7．＿＿＿＿＿A clever boy at once answered，“You sister， Miss 8．＿＿＿＿＿Evans， because the electricity travels much faster than sound 9．＿＿＿＿＿waves．” “Very well，” Miss Evans praised． 10．＿＿＿___六、阅读理解阅读理解（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和D项中，选出最佳选项，并写在所给题前的括号里。