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2023年安徽省合肥市包河区中考三模英语试题(含听力)(解析版)
M: Thank you.
听下面一段对话，回答三个小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8.How long did Jack clean the park?
A. B. C.
【答案】C
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【原文】M: Amy, let’s buy a basketball as your brother’s birthday gift.
W: But he has got one. Why not buy him a sports T-shirt this time?
W: No, Mike. It was my sister. I was reading books in the library with my cousin.
4.Why did the boy stay up late last night?【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
A.To watch a cartoon.B.To finish his homework.C.To make a postcard.
A. B. C.
【答案】B
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【原文】M: Jenny, please remember to wear more clothes tomorrow.
W: OK. I know it will be snowy and I don’t want to catch a cold again.
2.What does Amy want to buy for her brother?【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
安徽省合肥包河区五校联考2022-2023学年中考三模英语试题含答案
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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、一What will you do then?一I will telephone the police and complain about it the noise stops soon.A．unless B．though C．because D．if2、—It’s very hot in Chongqing in summer. —here.A．So it is B．So is it C．So it does D．So does it3、— Could you tell me ____ for London?—At nine o’clock tomorrow morning.A．how are you leavingB．when are you leavingC．when you are leaving4、Several _________ are talking under the tree. And their _____ are swimming in the lake.A．woman, children B．woman, childC．women, children D．women, child5、In our school library there _________ a number of books on science and the number of the books _________ growing. A．are; is B．is; are C．is; is D．are; are6、You’d better _______ too much meat. You are much too fat.A．not eat B．eat otherC．not to eat D．don’t eat7、--I saw John in the park this morning..--It _____be him. He has gone to HongKong.A．can’t B．can C．mustn’t D．must8、The students of Class 5 trees in the park every year.A．plant B．will plant C．planted D．plants9、-- Could you please tell me _ _ ? -- Certainly.A．what should I do to improve my English B．how can I get to the reading roomC．what she is looking for D．when shall we have a parents' meeting10、—It was really kind of you to give me a lift home.—Oh, don’t mention it. I _______past your house anyway.A．had come B．will come C．have come D．was comingⅡ. 完形填空11、Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文）:Do you know about Carole Lombard? She was a famous actress in the 1930s. She died when she was only 34. In her 1 life she made 70 movies!Lombard’s real name was Jane Alice Peters. In 1921, she was playing baseball in the street near her home. A movie director saw her and decided to put her in a movie. She was only 13 at the time. The movie was one of the last silent movies. She 2 so well that she won the hearts of some people. At 16, she left school to enter film circle.In 1925, she had an agreement (协议) with a film studio, 20th Century Fox. The studio gave her a new name, and she was successful in several films. Then, at age 18, a terrible 3 happened to her. It left scars (伤疤) on her face. The studio wanted to break the agreement, but she did not 4 . She continued to serve as an actress.In fact, it was Paramount Studio that made Lombard a 5 . She made many movies for the studio. Lombard was married to actor William Powell for only 23 months. 6 seven years, she married the great love of her life, actor Clark Gable. It was a great Hollywood love story.1．A．short B．natural C．long D．patient2．A．described B．acted C．expressed D．tricked3．A．decision B．sound C．record D．accident4．A．give up B．watch out C．take charge D．take care5．A．scientist B．writer C．director D．star6．A．Since B．Before C．But D．AfterⅢ. 语法填空12、短文填空Other fail little it surprised they possible back serve be call toThousands of people 1．attracted(吸引) to a 2-meter-wide lane in Tongcheng, Anhui province this spring festival. Although it was 2．to count the exact number, at3．5,000 people visited it each day.This narrow lane4．Liuchi Lane in Chinese, won greater popularity after the story behind it was broadcast（播放）on a CCTV show. At first glance it may seem unimportant, but to those who know5．history，Liuchi Lane means much more than its appearance. In the early Qing Dynasty, it 6．as the boundary(边界) between Zhang family and Wu family. They quarreled（争论）fiercely over which family had the right to build a wall on the dividing line. After 7．to make a compromise（妥协）, the Zhangs turned to Zhang Ying, a family member of Zhangs and also a top official in the emperor’s court. To their8．, Zhang Ying did not provide the support they needed. He called for his family to move back 1 meter from the boundary. Seeing that, the Wus agreed to move 9．another meter, thus Liuchi Lane was born.In reality, the story of Liuchi Lane is not only about how to get along with10．, but also a guideline for all the officials in ChinaⅣ. 阅读理解A13、Edith Cavell was born in a little English village. She was a clever, hard-working girl and did well at school, especially in music and French. After she left school, her first job was to take care of the children of a rich family in Belgium. The language they spoke was French, so she found that her school studies were useful. She could understand them easily, at the same time she taught the children to speak English and play the piano.After hearing that her father was seriously ill, Edith returned home to look after him. She then decided to become a nurse. Afterwards for five years she worked in an English hospital where she proved to be highly professional at her job.A Belgian doctor was so impressed that he invited her to his country to organize a training school for nurses. The First World War broke out in 1914 and Edith Ca vell’s school of nursing became a hospital. She stayed there to look after the sick and wounded soldiers. Edith treated them with kindness. Between November 1914 and August 1915 she secretly helped about 200 wounded soldiers and prisoners escape from the Germans. Later the German army found out what Edith had done and they arrested her. Finally, the Germans killed her, but they could not kill her memory. A tall statue has been built in Trafalgar Square, London, in honor of the brave English nurse.1．Edith Cavell was from .A．France B．England C．Belgium2．Edith Cavell’s first job was to.A．teach French B．look after the children of a rich familyC．teach English3．Why did Edith return home from Belgium?A．Because she found work in an English hospital.B．Because she organized a training school for nurses.C．Because her father was seriously ill.4．What’s the Chinese meaning of “kill her memory” in this passage?A．杀死她B．使她失去记忆C．抹去对她的记忆5．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A．Edith was good at music and German at school.B．Edith was a highly professional doctor.C．People have built a tall statue in honor of Edith.B14、When I was about seven or eight years old, I once went into the barn (马厩) one evening where my dad was doing his daily work. I was surprised to see him wearing his hat backwards. It looked funny.When I asked Dad why he put his hat backwards, he smiled and gave me an explanation. There was a large water tank for the cattle that had to be filled every day. Since it took a long time to finish the work, he would turn the water on and then go about doing other things like cleaning the barn or feeding the cattle, which usually cost him twenty minutes or even more time. The danger, of course, was that if he forgot to turn the water off, the tank would overflow and water would be wasted, which would make a mess.Then he told me the reason why he had his hat turned around. When he finished other work and began to take off his work clothes, he would notice as he removed his hat that the visor (帽舌) was not where it was supposed to be. This would remind him that the water was still running. Then he would go back to the barn and turn it off.I have seen my dad develop many other systems over the years. And I will never forget how helpful and valuable they are. Some may have even been life-saving.Sometimes, people may forget some things. So they will easily make mistake though they may try their best. Using some good methods can help them operate more effectively. In order not to blame others or yourself for mistakes, you’d better look for some ways, whether they are funny or not, as long as they will help you in achieving what you truly wish to do. This could be utility, and as simple as a checklist. Now I’ve used a lot of them, such as putting my car keys in the same place every time. It could be having someone check your work and it could also be a computer program that helps to find out whether your calculations are correct.1．The author found his father’s behavior funny because__________.A．he had never been to the barn before B．his father’s hat was different from othersC．the horses played some tricks D．his father wore the hat in a strange way2．What would the author’s father NOT do in the barn according to the passage?A．Clean the barn B．Feed the chickenC．Give food to the cows D．Fill the large water tank3．The word “utility” probably means “__________” in the passage.A．practical B．difficult C．meaningless D．avoidable4．What can we know about the author’s father?A．His job was to develop new systems in the barn.B．The systems he invented were always very useful.C．He developed as many systems as possible to help people.D．He always taught the author how to make proper checklists.5．The best tit le of the passage could be “__________”.A．My Funny Dad B．Knowledge in BarnC．A Good Cat Can Catch a Healthy Rat D．Keep a Checklist in Your MindC15、I went to a volunteer orientation（志愿者活动情况介绍会）at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital in California several days ago.Before I went there, I thought it was just a meeting for us to learn some basic information on how to do volunteer work. To my surprise, this meeting lasted for four hours! It told us in detail how to be a good volunteer at hospital.For example, Graham, the director, told us to keep eye contact while offering help and never wait to be asked but offer help first. She also told us to bend down（弯下腰）to listen while patients are talking to show that we’re willing to hear. We should lead them to a sk others for help if we can’t answer their questions and never say: it is not my business.For the whole meeting, Miss Graham taught us how to satisfy patients through our words, body language and manners. It impressed me a lot. Americans pay so much attention to serving people with a professional attitude（专业的态度）.I suddenly realized why many people feel foreigners are really nice and friendly. They have been trained to do so since they were young. They always ask themselves: How do people feel toward my service? How can I improve to let them feel better? I really like this kind of culture.1．According to the first two paragraphs, we learn the following about the volunteer orientation EXCEPT ____.A．it was held in a hospitalB．it lasted for four hoursC．it told people how to be a good volunteer at hospitalD．it talked about the kinds of volunteer work there are2．As a volunteer at hospital, you should ____.A．always wait to be askedB．bend down to listen when being askedC．show them that you know everythingD．leave them alone if you can’t help3．The last paragraph mainly talks about ____.A．what the whole meeting was aboutB．why the meeting was successfulC．cultural differences between China and the USD．what the writer learned from the meeting4．What does the writer think of such culture in the US?A．She feels that it is great.B．She doesn’t like it.C．She feels that it is hard to understand.D．She thinks only the US has this kind of culture.D16、Alice’s class planned to make a class newspaper. All the stude nts wrote stories, articles or poems for it. One day Alice said to the teacher, “Most newspapers have advertisements. Can we put some in our newspaper?”The teacher agreed at once. She made Alice the advertising manager, and then Alice asked her classmates to advertise in the newspaper. Here are some of the ads Alice received.1．The underlined word “some” refers to _________.A．articles B．poems C．stories D．advertisements2．Alan would like to buy _________.A．a lovely kitten B．a silver ringC．a PC in good condition D．a concert ticket3．Who will Patricia meet to get her lost ring?A．Agnes. B．John. C．Sheila. D．Alan.4．What does Tom think of himself?A．Kind. B．Strong. C．Polite. D．Weak.5．What can we learn from the reading?A．The teacher suggested putting ads in the class newspaper.B．Alice didn’t want to become an advertising manager.C．John is going to take the lovely kittens home.D．It’s difficult to get a ticket for the coming concertE17、BostonIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum＂Chairs＂February 11 — May 8, 2017Italian furniture expert Fausto Calderai and Indian photographer Dayanita Singh present an exhibition of chairs from the museum’s collection and ＂chair photographs＂from around the world presented in a Venetian-style hall housing world-famous masterpieces.For more information: New YorkThe Noguchi Museum＂Noguchi and Graham＂December 1, 2016 — May 1, 2017Noguchi’s long-term collaboration with dancer Martha Graham is regarded by many as a high point in the history of both modern dance and art. The exhibition highlights nine of the sets created through this collaboration.For more information: PhiladelphiaPennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts＂In Full View: American Painting(1720 — 2017)＂January 11 — April 10, 2017Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy has been home to America’s artists for 200 years. The Academy collects and exhibits the works of famous American artists, and is well-known for training fine artists. It is the largest exhibition of Academy’s distinguished American collection in the institution’s history.For more information: www.pafA．orgSeattleSeattle Museum of Glass＂Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection＂November 7, 2017This exhibition includes over 200 pieces of beautiful glass from Murano, the island of glassblowers near Venice, Italy. Watch live glass-blowing shows in the Hot Shop and see other modern glass exhibitions.For more information: 1．Which of the following websites offers information about the furniture show?A．www. pafA．org B．www. C．www. D．www. 2．We learn from the text that Martha Graham is ________.A．a dancer B．a glassblower C．a painter D．a photographer3．If you want to know the history of American painting, you may visit ________.A．the Noguchi Museum B．Seattle Museum of GlassC．Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum D．Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts4．If you want to watch live glass-blowing shows, you can go to ________.A．Philadelphia B．Boston C．Seattle D．New York5．We can go to the museums of the 4 cities above except ________.A．February 15, 2017 B．May 10, 2017 C．December 10, 2016 D．April 8, 2017F18、A Special LessonWhen I was a foreign teacher in China, every day I taught English to my students and they taught me about China. One day the topic turned to saying “I love you”. I was shocked (震惊) to learn that not one of my students has said this to their mothers, nor had their mothers said it to them.“Does your mother love you?” “Of course,” they answered. “How do you know?” was my logical question. They responded that their moms cooked and always told them what they were doing wrong to show their caring. I was stunned (使目瞪口呆). So mom’s cooking and criticizing read out as “I love you”.“Then do you say ‘I love you’ to her?” They agreed that getting good grades, followed by good jobs would be how they showed their love.I come from a culture where most people are expressive enough, so I repeated these questions in classes over time. Gradually, I began to get different responses. Some of them had exchanged those sentiments with their moms.One of my favorite stories of change came from a girl. When she came home from university, her mother met her at the door and hugged her. This had never happened before, but her mom said, “Now that you have gone, I have more time to myself. I noticed that in some places mothers and children hug each other and I decided it was a good idea and that Iwould begin hugging you.”In my family we all say “I love you” a lot. While it is true that we often say the words without having great depth of feelings at that moment, it is almost like a blessing we give each other. Those three words carry a world of meaning, even when said as a greeting, but most especially if they are the last words we say to or hear from those we love.1．The foreign teacher _________．A．comes from AmericaB．is a young womanC．is expressive enoughD．knows much about China2．Why was the foreign teacher shocked?A．Because her students say "I love you" to her.B．Because the students’ mums don't love them.C．Because the students don’t know the meaning of “I love you”.D．Because the students and their mums didn’t say “I love you” to each other.3．In paragraph 5, what’s the real meaning of the mom's hugging?A．She is meeting her daughter at the door．B．She loves her daughter and misses her．C．She is glad that she has more time to herself．D．She finds it interesting to hug her daughter．4．What's the main idea of the passage?A．Say “I love you” more to your family．B．Say “I love you” a lot to Chinese people．C．Say “I love you” as a greeting to others．D．Say “I love you” without great depth of feelings．Ⅴ.书面表达19、近年来，主席提出了实现中华民族伟大复兴的“中国梦”。
2020年合肥市实验学校高三英语三模试卷及答案
2020年合肥市实验学校高三英语三模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn’t an either / or one, although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training, but also insists that the study of the humanities and social sciences must remain central elements of America’s educational system at all levels. Both areas are the key to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society, become innovative leaders, and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides.Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates’ job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under these circumstances, it’s natural to look for what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the problem; “major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run. Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily.Moreover, students should be prepared not just for their first job, but for their 4th and 5th jobs, as there’s little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers. The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible. The ability to take advantage of every available tool and insight—picked up from science, arts, and technology—to solve the problems of the future, and seize the opportunities, will be helpful to them and the nation.1. What does the latest congressional report suggest?A. STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.B. The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.C. The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students’ spiritual life.D. Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.2. What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?A. Their interest in relevant subjects.B. The academic value of the courses.C. The quality of education to receive.D. Their chances of getting a good job.3. What does the author say about the so called “soft” subjects?A. They benefit students in their future life.B. They broaden students’ range of interests.C. They just improve students’ communication skills.D. They are essential to students’ healthy growth.BSmart speakers have proven to be handy devices in hospitals, allowing patients to control independently . And now, researchers from theUniversityofWashingtonhave developed an artificial intelligence system that enables these devices to monitor heartbeats.Using technology to remotely monitor heart rates isn't new. These days most smartwatches and fitness trackers are capable of it. The good thing here is that researchers have figured out a way to use the microphones in smart speakers to do it without requiring physical contact.In a study published inCommunications Biology, the researchers had the smart speakers send out signals that couldn't be heard which were then reflected off a person's body. They then analyzed these signals to identify small chest wall motions related to heartbeats, as well as separate those signals from surrounding noise and breathing.For this particular proof — of — concept setup, the researchers tested this smart speaker on 26 healthy participants and 24 hospitalized patients with various heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation（心房颤动）and heart failure. In both cases, the smart speaker was within 28 -30 milliseconds of an ECG（心电图）,the gold standard used in hospitals to discover arrhythmia（心律不齐）.Like smartwatches with advanced heart features, using smart speakers in this way opens up the possibility for passive, remote heart monitoring. ECGs, while highly accurate, require a visit to the doctor and several electrodes （电极）to be placed on the body. They,re not capable of continuous monitoring so you're limited to what it picks up at that exact moment in time ——one reason why heart arrhythmia can be so hard to discover.Smartwatches are capable of passive, remote, continuous monitoring, but they require you to wear the device at all times to be effective. It's not something that's comfortable for everyone, especially when it comes to sleep and for those with highly sensitive skin. Another issue is that these advanced smartwatches are expensive,while smart speakers are much cheaper.“If you have a device like this, you can monitor a patient on an extended basis and then develop corresponding care plans that satisfy the patient' s needs,“ said Dr. Arun Sridhar, co — senior author on the study. "And the beauty of using this kind of devices is that they are already in people's homes.”4. What does the author focus on in Paragraph 3?A. How the smart speaker works.B. Why the smart speaker is useful.C. The advantages of smart speakers.D. The importance of the study.5. Why is heart arrhythmia difficult to find?A. ECGs are not highly accurate.B. ECGs can't monitor continuously.C. Doctors know little about heart arrhythmia.D. An ECG test is hard to operate and expensive.6. Which statement best explains the characteristics of smartwatches?A. They are comfortable to wear.B. They are friendly to sensitive skin.C. They are effective and cheap.D. They are able to monitor remotely.7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. We need to invent more smart devices.B. Care plans are vital to patients with heart failure.C. Smart speakers could be contactless heart monitors.D. Different devices are needed to meet patients,demands.CNASA has flown an aircraft on another planet for the first time. On Monday, April 19, Ingenuity, a 1. 8-kilogram drone (无人机) helicopter, took off from the surface of Mars, flew up about threemeters, then hovered for 40 seconds and took photos above with one of its two cameras. The historic moment was livestreamed on YouTube. “We can now say that human beings have flown a drone helicopter on another planet,” said MiMi Aung, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, at a press conference. “We,together, flew at Mars, and we, together, now have our Wright brothers moment,” she added, referring to the first powered airplane flight on Earth in 1903.The details: The flight was a significant technical challenge, thanks to Mars' s bone-chilling temperatures (nights can drop down to -130 °F / -90 °C) and its incredibly thin atmosphere — just 1% the density of Earth' s. That meant Ingenuity had to be light, with rotor blades (螺旋桨) that were bigger and faster than would be needed to achieve liftoff on Earth (although the gravity on Mars, which is only about one-third of Earth's, worked in its favor). The flight had originally been scheduled to take place on April 11 but was delayed by software issues.Why it's significant: Beyond being a significantmilestonefor Mars exploration, the flight will also pave the way for engineers to think about new ways to explore other planets. Future drone helicopters could help astronauts by scoping out locations, exploring inaccessible areas, and capturing images. Ingenuity will also help inform the design of Dragonfly, a car-size drone that NASA is planning to send to Saturn's moon Titan in 2027.What's next: In the next few weeks, Ingenuity will conduct four more flights, each lasting up to 90 seconds. Each one is designed to further push the limits of Ingenuity's capabilities. Ingenuity is only designed to last for 30 Martian days, and is expected to stop functioning aroundMay 4. Its final resting place will be in the Jezero Crater as NASA moves on to the main focus of its mission: Getting the Perseverance rover (毅力号火星探测器) to study Mars for evidence of life.8. Why does MiMi Aung mention Wright brothers?A. To honor the historic contribution of Wright brothers.B. To make a comparison between Wright brothers and herself.C. To highlight the importance of Ingenuity's Martian exploration.D. To remind the public of the first powered airplane flight on Earth.9. What caused challenges for Ingenuity designers?A. The delay of software tests.B. The force of gravity on Mars.C. Mars's temperatures and atmosphere.D. Technical difficulty in liftoff on Earth.10. What does the underlined word “milestone” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. A great victory.B. A difficult task.C. A roadside stone.D. A historic event.11. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A. Mars Drone Helicopter Makes Historic First FlightB. Modern Wright Brothers Moment: Mars ExplorationC. First Drone Helicopter Spots Evidence of Life on MarsD. Ingenuity: Mars Drone Flies to Take Incredible PicturesDA former UPS driver and his wife have made history by donating $20 million to Morgan State University – the largest gift any historically black college or university (HBCU) has ever received from a former student. The money, pledged by Calvin Tyler Jr and his wife Tina, will fund scholarships that were established under the Tylers’ name in 2002.Tyler grew up in a low-income family and was forced to drop out of Morgan State University in 1963 because he could no longer afford to study. The following year, Tyler saw a job advertisement in a Baltimore newspaper from United Parcel Service and got a job with the company as a driver. He rose through the ranks during his 34-year career at the global shipping company to become its senior vice president of US operations and a member of the board of directors before retiring in 1998.Tyler and his wife, also a Baltimore native, have lived all across the country but he said they have never forgotten their humble beginnings.Their latest pledge follows a $5million commitment they made in 2016 for the fund, which to date has supported 222 students with full or partial scholarships.Marybeth Gasman, a professor at Rutgers University who studies HBCUs, said the gift is significant because public HBCU’s like Morgan State University tend to have a lower alumni giving rate compared to private ones.“For a long time, they weren’t asking alumni to give,” she said. But that has changed in the past couple of decades, she added, and the schools have “started asking alumni to give and creating a culture of philanthropy (慈善) on campus.”David K. Wilson, the president of Morgan State University, said the money will help students for years to come. “Morgan is so proud to call this son and daughter of the great city of Baltimore our own,” he said in a statement. “Through their historic giving, the doors of higher education will most certainly be kept open for generations of aspiring leaders whose financial shortfalls may have kept them from realizing their academic dreams.”“We are forever indebted to the Tylers”.12. Why is Tyler’s donation historic?A. He was a former UPS driver.B. The donation is large enough.C. The donation will fund his scholarships.D. He used to be a student at the university.13. What is a driving force of Tyler’s donation?A. His working experiences.B. His career achievements.C. His promise to the university.D. His past embarrassing situations.14. Which is true about HBCUs according to Gasman?A. They are mainly public universities.B. They are encouraging alumni to donate.C. They rarely accept help from the alumni.D. They have changed little over the decades.15. What can be inferred about Tyler from Wilson’s comments?A. He’s helped many city leaders.B. He’s grateful to his university.C. He’s made great contributions.D. He’s proud of his son and daughter.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年合肥市寿春中学高三英语三模试卷及参考答案
2020年合肥市寿春中学高三英语三模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ADon’t know where to enjoy yourself? Here are some choices for you.Santa Cruz Mission State Historic ParkPopUp Picnics in the park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos (墨西哥玉米薄饼卷). Prices changefrom $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.144 School Street June 13-August 15 Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pmThe Crow’s NestEach summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome, and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.2218 East Cliff Drive May 30-August 29 Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pmBargetto WineryJoin us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies（美食家）at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass. 3535 North Main StreetJuly 20 - July 21 Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pmChaminade Resort & SpaChef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables, and meats. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.Chaminade Lane July 26 Start at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm1. What can we know about PopUp Picnics in the park?A. It lasts two days.B. It is held on Thursdays.C. It has been held twice.D. It can be paid in credit card.2. What can people do in the Crow’s Nest?A. Enjoy tacos.B. Talk with artists and foodies.C. Watch the sunrise on the beach.D. Watch the performance of the bands.3. Which activity can be booked on the Internet?A. The Crow's Nest.B. Bargetto Winery.C. Chaminade Resort & Spa.D. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.BWith graduation days being celebrated all over the country, a student who has to use a wheelchair honored his mother on his graduation day in a special way. Easley High School graduate, Alex Mays surprised people present when he got up and walked across the stage at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum.“I was really happy—it made me feel good,” Alex said.Alex was not given a chance to live right from his birth. He was born at 25 weeks and weighed just 1 pound, 10 ounces at birth. When he was very young, he had a disease and lost the ability to walk. After his mother's death in 2013, Alex had several other difficult life changes until he came to live with his grandparents, Dousay and her husband, Dewayne. Dousay said that when Alex came to live with them, they decided to bring him up in the best possible way they could.Last fall, Alex said that he would walk across the stage to get his diploma to honor his late mother. He practiced hard and worked with a physical therapist for 9 months to complete his plan.The only help Alex got was from his mom's best friend, Tonya Johnson, who pushed his wheelchair to the stage wearing one of his mother's favorite shirts. “I had support from my family. I couldn't have done it without them,” Alex said.“Alex made everyone in the building feel encouraged that day” Pickens County School District public information specialist John Eby said. “The school teachers knew he was going to get up to get his diploma, but the distance he walked was a surprise, even to them,” Eby said.“Some of life's most important tests aren’t given in a classroom; Alex tested himself and passed with flying color1 s,” Eby added.4. In what way did Alex honor his late mother on his graduation day?A. By dressing like her.B. By saying sorry to her.C. By inviting her best friend.D. By walking to get his diploma.5. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Alex was born healthy.B. Alex went through a lot.C. Alex had a purpose in life as a child.D. Alex has lived with his grandparents all the time.6. What did Alex also express on his graduation day?A. His big regret in life.B. His feelings for hisschool.C. His thanks for his family.D. His will to complete his study.7. Which of the following words can best describe Alex?A. Strong-minded.B. Warm-hearted.C. Cool-headed.D. Easy-going.CThe idea came to him when he least expected it. Alvin Irby was at a barbershop when he saw one of his former students sitting in the shop with a bored look on his face. That’s when Irby realized that by pairing barbershops and books, he might be able to inspire young boys to read.Alvin Irby, a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher, knows how important it is for young children to read. He also knows that young boys in particular often don’t have adult male role models who inspire them to read. “Many young boys may literally never see a man reading in school during the years when they’re learning to read because there are so few male elementary school teachers,” Irby toldMashable.That’s where the barbershops come in. Four years ago, Irby launched Barbershop Books as a way to not just get books into the hands of young boys, but also to create community reading spaces in a place where kids go frequently. Since itsinceptionin 2013, the program has created kid-friendly reading spaces in 50 barbershops in 12 states throughout the United States.Irby isn’t the first person to see the connection between barbershops and books and boys. Hair stylist Courtney Holmes, launched a program a few years ago offering free haircuts to kids as long as they read to him while he cuts their hair.That’s the kind of environment that Irby wants to promote with his program. The reading spaces created by Barbershop Books help to spark an interest in books by showing kids that reading is about more than just spelling and vocabulary skills, it’s about making reading a low-stress activity that can help them relax, laugh and have fun.“Our belief is that if we can create positive reading experiences early and often for young boys, then they will choose to read for fun,” Irby noted, adding, “This is really what Barbershop Books is about, getting young boys to say three words: I’m a reader.”8. What happened to Alvin when he was at a barbershop?A. He found it easy for young people to get bored.B. He offered a barbershop to his former student.C. He thought of a way to encourage young readers.D. He realized the importance of reading for young boys.9. What is the function of Barbershop Books?A. To attract more customers who love films.B. To provide free haircuts to book lovers.C. To show the influence of reading on children.D. To create a reading environment fbr children.10. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. reading is a low-stress activity that is relaxingB. Barbershop Books is only suitable for young boysC. Irby attaches great importance to school educationD. Barbershop Books can arouse (引起) young people’s interest in reading11. What does the underlined word “inception” in the 3rdparagraph mean?A. discovery.B. success.C. popularity.D. beginning.DWhy can friendships be hard? Because often people aren't as honest and open as they should be. Sometimes, people end up getting hurt.Most problems with friendships come up because people are just too selfish to care about the things that their friends need. They care about their own needs much more, which makes it hard for friendships to work. However, being selfish is part of human nature. A person is put together in order to take care of himself and his own needs, not necessarily those needs of other people. Even though being selfish is something that all humans are born with, it is something that everyone should guard against.The best thing to remember when you are a friend to anyone is that you need to treat your friend the same way as you'd like to be treated. This is wonderful advice for a friendship, because it is really the only way to make sure that you are giving your friend everything you would want to be given in a friendship. Whenever you have a question about how you should treat a friend, it is easy to find an answer simply by asking yourself what you would like your friend to do for you, if he or she is in your shoes.Even if you're always thinking about how you'd like to be treated, and your friends are too, there are issues that come up from time to time in each friendship, and it is important to understand how to deal with these issuesso that you can build stronger and healthier friendships. Issues like friends getting boyfriends or girlfriends and not spending enough time with their friends, or even friends finding new friends and leaving old friends behind are issues that will probably come up with one or more of your friendships. It is important to know how to deal with these issues so that you can keep your friends and make new ones. No one wants to have a broken friendship.12. Why may problems with friendships appear?A. One is selfish.B. One is alone.C. One is too anxious.D. One is too busy.13. What's the first and most important thing to be other people's friend?A. Not to hurt your friends' feelings.B. To give your friends whatever you have.C. To treat your friends as fairly as possible.D. Not to think of your own needs any more.14. What is the text mainly about?A. The Meaning of FriendshipsB. The Importance of FriendshipsC. The Advantages of FriendshipsD. The Problems with Friendships15. What may follow the last paragraph of the text?A. How to make many friends.B. How to keep friends happy.C. How to treat friends correctly.D. How to solve friendship issues.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021年合肥市实验学校高三英语三模试题及参考答案
2021年合肥市实验学校高三英语三模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASpeaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days. Most people use e-mail or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone. Sometimes, though, making a call is unavoidable. This simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people. Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought. If this sounds familiar to you, you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobia—the fear of speaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiety, although people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia. When speaking face-to-face, we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help each other follow the conversation. This is not the case over the phone. And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes people terrified that they will freeze up, stumble over their words（失言）, or lose control of the conversation and look foolish In fact, telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on a performance in front of a big audience. However, there are things that one suffering from thin condition can do to reduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile. It may sound silly, but smiling before doing something stressful can help you feel more relaxed. It won't delete the anxiety altogether, but it will take the edge off it.Similarly, imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly. Running through a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems. There's no need to spend hours on this, just a few minutes thinking up a general idea of what you want to say. You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points. This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally, when faced with receiving a call, you don't always have to pick up. There's nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing, remember—speaking on the phone doesn't have to make you sweat. The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.1. According to the article, which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B. Performing in front of a large audience.C. Running in a race without proper shoes.D. Using a messaging app while on the subway.2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telephobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B. Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C. Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D. Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.3. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To present ways to ease telephobia.B. To explain the development of telephobiaC. To introduce the influence of telephobia.D. To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.BIvrea is a town in the Piedmont province of northern Italy. It is known for its localcarnival（狂欢节）organized in February.The main part of the carnival is the famous Battle of the Oranges (La battaglia delle arance). The Battle includes nine teams who throw oranges at each other during three carnival days – Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.Oranges were not always used in the battle. In the middle ages people used beans. Twice a year the local feudal lord gave a pot of beans to the poor families who, as sign of rebellion, threw them out of their homes. Later beans became part of carnival as sort of “ammunition” for throwing at people passing by.It is still not known why exactly people started using oranges. It is believed that the origin for this tradition is in the mid 19th century. The legend says that local girls, standing on balconies, started to throw some oranges, together with confetti,lupins(白羽扇豆)and flowers, onto the parade carriages. The girls actually wanted to draw attention of boysin the carriages. Boys “answered” by throwing some objects back at girls. Little battle started that way.Battle of the Oranges got strict rules after the World War II. The battles are organized on town's squares. The battles are fought between teams in carriages (symbolizing local the guards of localtyrant(恶霸)) and the teams walking beside those carriages (symbolizing rebellious people of Ivrea).Oranges for the event are brought from the island of Sicily. The oranges used are of low quality, not suitable for humans. About 270,000 kilograms of oranges are used each year.The carnival ends with a silent march on the night of “Fat Tuesday”. The Carnival "general" says goodbye to everyone with the phrase "See you next Fat Thursday at 1 p.m."Special prizes are awarded to three best foot teams, three carriages drawn by two horses and three carriages drawn by four horses. Different elements are judged like for example throwing ability, fair play or decoration of carriages.4. The word "ammunition" (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to________.A. decorationB. bulletsC. advertisementD. presents5. In Battle of the Oranges, the teams walking beside carriages act as ________.A. the Carnival generalB. the local feudal lordC. the rebellious people of IvreaD. the guards of local tyrant(暴君)6. Which of the following statements about Battle of the Oranges is NOT true?A. In the middle ages, people threw beans out of homes as a sign of rebellion.B. Girls throw oranges towards carriages in the parade to attract the attention of boys inside.C. Tons of oranges are used every year to hold the festival.D. People started to throw oranges because they are of low quality and not suitable to eat.7. What is this passage mainly about?A. A traditional activity in an Italian carnivalB. The origin of Battle of the OrangeC. How people enjoy themselves in the Orange CarnivalD. The rules of activities in carnivals in ItalyCFor 30 years we have been told how temperatures have been rising rapidly to unheard of levels. This is causing polar ice to melt, sea-levels to rise and has brought about adangerous increase in extreme weather events. These intense climatic changes would likely present challenges to our society and environment.The causes of climate change are mainly anthropogenic (人为的) in nature. Since the industrial revolution, human activities have increased the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The increased amount of gases which absorb heat has led to more heat being kept in the atmosphere, causing global warming.The certainty of global warming can be seen through some of the natural phenomena like the effect on cropsand extreme weather conditions around the world. The most recent assessment report says that the earth’s average temperature has risen by 0. 74 degrees in the period from 1906 to 2005, and that the average temperature will continue to rise. There have also been more violent downpours, sea levels have risen and the ice at the world’s poles and on its mountains is melting. The rising sea level is flooding the low-lying countries inAsiaand small islands in the Pacific. This may lead to the displacement of millions of people, loss of millions of land and consequently billions of dollars.Troubled by the serious situation, world leaders came together for the 2015 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference inParis. The climate talks led to 196 countries reaching a landmark agreement that will, for the first time, commit nearly every country to lowering planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to address global climate change. That was certainly an encouraging step forward for our earth and mankind!As the world leaders continue to commit themselves to monitor our sick planet, we need to continue to take small steps to heal the world. We are left with not much of a choice. If only we could just pack our bags and migrate to Mars!8. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. The information of industrial revolution.B. The greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.C. The reasons of climate change.D. The result of extreme weather events.9. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. We have made great achievements.B. Some measures are still required to take.C. Mars is suitable for people’s living.D. Some countries will receive urgent aid.10. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Long Live Planet Earth!B.Environment Changes Rapidly!C. What Serious Global Warming!D. How Important the UN Agreement Is!11. Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?A. B.C. D.DWhen Rich Jean wanted to help his daughter, Abigail, learn to read, he took her to the library near their home in Brooklyn, N. Y. That's where they met Hasina Islam, who Jean says arose her interest in reading and the library.“You see what you started? You see that spark that you put in this child?” Jean told Hasina Islam at aStoryCorpsconversation in 2016. At the time, Abigail was 7 and Islam was 27. Their friendship began when Abigail was 3. Through the years, Islam has offered book suggestions that Abigail has read with great enthusiasm. “What's cool is that Hasina has recommended a lot of books that I, at the time, thought might be a little too advanced for you," Jean told Abigail. “Like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Abigail said.Islam's own love of the library was sparked when she was in the third grade. She lived near the main branch of the Queens Public Library in New York City, and she went there to research Henry Hudson, an English explorer, for a school project."The librarian made me feel so special. She remembered my name, and my favorite thing was that she gave me book recommendations," she said." When I was graduating from college, I thought about how I was going to make a difference in the world. And I remembered my librarian，and I remembered that feeling that she gave me every single time I went to the library. ”12. When might Abigail and Hasina Islam first meet?A. In 2012.B. In 2016.C. In 2018.D. In 2020.13. What do we know about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from the text?A. It was Islam's favorite book.B. It might be hard for Abigail.C. It was a best seller at that time.D. It was important for Abigail.14. How did Hasina Islam help Abigail?A. By offering books to her.B. By reading together with her.C. By giving advice on books.D. By introducing great libraries.15. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Islam's special college life.B. Islam's working experiences.C Islam's living conditions. D. Islam's reasons for loving library.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2022年安徽省合肥市瑶海区部分学校中考三模英语试题(word版含答案)
2022年安徽省合肥市瑶海区部分学校中考三模英语试题温馨提示∶1.本试卷共四部分，十大题，满分120分，考试时间为120分钟。
2.全卷共有试题卷8页，答题卷2页。
请将答案填写在答题卷上。
3.答题前请认真审题。
考试结束后自行保留试题卷，答题卡交回。
第一部分听力（共四大题，满分20分）1.短对话理解（共5 小题;每小题1分，满分5分）你将听到五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。
请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出-个最佳选项。
每段对话读两遍。
1.What did Jack's father grow in the yard?2. What did Bob's aunt buy for him last month?3.How many students are there in Tina's school at present?A.3599.B. 4500.C.54004. What is the man looking for?A. A book about health.B.A book about wealth.C. A book about happiness.5. What does Kelly mean?A. She likes playing the piano.B. She doesn't like going camping.C. She has no time to go camping.ⅡI.长对话理解（共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分）你将听到两段对话，每段对话后有几个小题。
请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至7小题。
6.What did Jack use to be like?A. Fat.B.Thin.C.Strong.7. What does Jack keep doing every evening?A. Swimming.B. Running.C.Jumping.听下面一段对话，回答第8至10小题。
2020年合肥市实验学校高三英语三模试题及参考答案
2020年合肥市实验学校高三英语三模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIf your Spanish is good enough, many Spanish gossip magazines being published around the world will provide entertainment and, at the same time, help you practice your language.Diez Minutos: The magazine is a classic Spanish gossip feast with dailynews based on many stories of love, separation, divorce and death. The two main parts are headlined "love" and "partners". They also have an online version of the magazine for serious gossip addicts.Hola: It isSpain's top weekly magazine and the leader of the gossip world. It contains many pictures and a round-up of well-known and less well-known nobles and people in show business. Apart from edited highlights from the present and past issues, there is a report of the week and photo of the week. There is also a French version called OhLa!Revista CUORE: As the third best-selling gossip magazine inSpain, it is mainly aimed at younger teenage readers who look not only for current celebrity gossip, but also for fashion and TV news. It uses a lot of oral terms.Revista SEMANA: It is a Spanish magazine covering the latest news on the famous inSpainandHollywood. It also offers its readers information on fashion, beauty, cooking and travel.Marujeo: It is a blog serving up a daily diet of national gossip news on Spanish and international celebrities and the celebrity world from a particular point of view.Revista CARAS: It is a magazine published in various countries ofLatin America. It is also exported to certain parts of theUnited States, bringing together strange and wonderful news from around the world and the famous Latin community.1.Which magazine is also published in French?A.MarujeoB.Revista SEMANA.C.Revista CARAS.D.Hola.2.How many of the magazines mentioned in the text can be read on the Internet?A.Four.B.Three.C.Two.D.One.3.What can be learned from the passage?A.Diez Minutos presents its readers weekly picturesB.Revista CUORE can help improve one's spoken Spanish.C.Revista SEMANA is intended for readers in teensD.Revista CARAS mainly reports news fromLatin America.BMany teens may feel anxious sometimes. It’s the kind of nervousness that makes you bite your nails before a big test. We spend more time online than we should. We feel good about ourselves or bad based on how many Likes and Followers we get on social media. Young people are developing a false view of life.On the screen, we see what people want to show us. People usually only post photos where they are looking their best. They are surrounded by friends and seem that they are having a great time. No one seems sad or lonely. In short, life isfabulous. But sooner or later, our young people compare their real life to it. They find that theirs doesn’t seem as fun or exciting and grow worried that they may be missing out.No wonder teachers are reporting more anxious students. It’s reported that a lot more college students feel ―overwhelming anxiety. The percentage jumped from 50% in 2011 to 62% in 2016. Anxiety is now the most common mental-health problem in my country. It affects nearly one-third of teens and adults.Certainly, we can’t blame it on social media alone. We expect toomuch from our children and a lot of these expectations aren’t reasonable. Their schedules are packed with sports, clubs and homework. They don’t have enough free time. We want our children to succeed, and we don’t care how much it costs.As parents, we must have more balance. On one hand, we push too hard, and on the other hand, we make life too easy for children. We shouldn’t and can’t promise our children that they will always be happy. We shouldn’t try to protect them from the problems of everyday life. Let them solve the problems in person.4. What is the text mainly about?A. What causes teens’ nervousness.B. How to deal with teens’ anxiety.C. What a view of life means to people.D. How to treat social media appropriately.5. What does the underlined word “fabulous” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Wonderful.B. Encouraging.C. Anxious.D. Doubtful.6. Why does the author mention the numbers in paragraph 3?A. To draw teachers’ attention.B. To show teachers’ mental problems.C. To present the seriousness of teens’ anxiety.D. To show adults have more problems than teens.7. What should parents do to help their children out?A. Try to meet their expectations.B. Help them with their homework.C. Give them more free time to play sports.D. Allow them to solve their own problems in life.CA former UPS driver and his wife have made history by donating $20 million to Morgan State University – the largest gift any historically black college or university (HBCU) has ever received from a former student. The money, pledged by Calvin Tyler Jr and his wife Tina, will fund scholarships that were established under the Tylers’ name in 2002.Tyler grew up in a low-income family and was forced to drop out of Morgan State University in 1963 because he could no longer afford to study. The following year, Tyler saw a job advertisement in a Baltimore newspaper from United Parcel Service and got a job with the company as a driver. He rose through the ranks during his 34-year career at the global shipping company to become its senior vice president of US operations and a member of the board of directors before retiring in 1998.Tyler and his wife, also a Baltimore native, have lived all across the country but he said they have never forgotten their humble beginnings.Their latest pledge follows a $5million commitment they made in 2016 for the fund, which to date has supported 222 students with full or partial scholarships.Marybeth Gasman, a professor at Rutgers University who studies HBCUs, said the gift is significant because public HBCU’s like Morgan State University tend to have a lower alumni giving rate compared to private ones.“For a long time, they weren’t asking alumni to give,” she said. But that has changed in the past couple of decades, she added, and the schools have “started asking alumni to give and creating a culture of philanthropy (慈善) on campus.”David K. Wilson, the president of Morgan State University, said the money will help students for years to come. “Morgan is so proud to call this son and daughter of the great city of Baltimore our own,” he said in a statement. “Through their historic giving, the doors of higher education will most certainly be kept open for generations of aspiring leaders whose financial shortfalls may have kept them from realizing their academicdreams.”“We are forever indebted to the Tylers”.8. Why is Tyler’s donation historic?A. He was a former UPS driver.B. The donation is large enough.C. The donation will fund his scholarships.D. He used to be a student at the university.9. What is a driving force of Tyler’s donation?A. His working experiences.B. His career achievements.C. His promise to the university.D. His past embarrassing situations.10. Which is true about HBCUs according to Gasman?A. They are mainly public universities.B. They are encouraging alumni to donate.C. They rarely accept help from the alumni.D. They have changed little over the decades.11. What can be inferred about Tyler from Wilson’s comments?A. He’s helped many city leaders.B. He’s grateful to his university.C. He’s made great contributions.D. He’s proud of his son and daughter.DImaginary friends in childhood refer to the invisible beings that a child gives a personality to and plays with for over three months.Crabbycrab（蟹）appeared on a holiday in Norway by running out of my four-year-old son Fisher's ear after a night of tears from an earache. Like other childhood imaginary friends, Crabby should be a sign thatFisher's mind is growing and developing positively. Indeed, research shows that imaginary friends can help develop children's social skills.Research has shown that the positive effects of having imaginary friends as a child continue into adulthood. Adolescents who remember their imaginary playmates have been found to use more activecoping（应对）styles, such as seeking advice from loved ones rather than bottle things up inside. Even adolescents with behavioral problems who had imaginary friends as children have been found to have better coping skills through the teenage years.Scientists thinkthis could be because these teens have been able to adjust themselves to the social world with imagination rather than choose to be involved in relationships with more difficult classmates. It could also be because the imaginary friends help to reduce these adolescents,loneliness.These teens are also more likely to seek out social connections -they tend to turn to others for advice. Current research by Tori Watson is taking this evidence and looking at how adolescents who have imaginary friends as children deal withbullying（欺凌）at school. It is found that teens who remember their imaginary friends are better at dealing with bullying.While we know a lot about childhood imaginary friends such as Crabby Crab and the positive effects they can have, there is still a lot to learn about imaginary friends.12. What is Crabby crab?A. It is a crab Fisher caught inNorway.B. It is Fisher's imaginary friend.C. It is a toy Fisher like much.D. It is a cause of earache.13. Why do children with imaginary friends have better coping skills?A. Imaginary friends help improve their adjustment.B. Having imaginary friends makes them smarter.C. They have rich imagination.D. They are no longer alone.14. What will a child with imaginary friends probably do if he is bullied?A. Escape from the bully.B. Fight with the bully bravely.C. Keep silent about being bullied.D. Ask a parent or a teacher for help.15. What is the author's attitude towards the effect of imaginary friends?A. Concerned.B. Doubtful.C. Optimistic.D. Indifferent.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2024年安徽省合肥市第四十二中学中考三模英语试题
2024年安徽省合肥市第四十二中学中考三模英语试题一、听力选择1．How’s the weather now?A．B．C．2．What does the woman want to change?A．B．C．3．Where did the woman’s uncle buy the bike?A．In America.B．In Australia.C．In China. 4．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Doctor and patient.B．Teacher and student.C．Sister and brother. 5．What time is it now?A．5:50.B．6:00.C．6:10.听下面一段对话，回答第6至7小题。
6．How will the woman go to the airport?A．By taxi.B．By underground.C．By bus. 7．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．On the street.B．In a restroom.C．Behind the bus stop.听下面一段对话，回答第1至3小题。
8．What can the woman have?A．Pizza.B．Burgers.C．Hot dogs.9．How much does she need to pay?A．￡2.B．￡2.5.C．￡5.10．How will the woman pay?A．With her phone.B．With bank card.C．With cash.你将听到一篇短文，短文后有五个小题。
请根据短文内容，在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
短文读两遍。
11．When did Sophie begin her middle school?A．At 13.B．At 14.C．At 21.12．How did Sophie feel about her weight at first?A．Down.B．Unworried.C．Confident.13．Who encouraged Sophie to make a change?A．Her friend.B．Her coach.C．Her mother.14．How much did she weigh after two years’ hard work?A．44 kg.B．68 kg.C．90 kg.15．Why did Sophie join the competition?A．To challenge herself.B．To enter the gym.C．To balance her diet.二、听力填空你将听到一篇短文。
2023年安徽省合肥四十二中中考英语三模试卷(附答案详解)
2023年安徽省合肥四十二中中考英语三模试卷1. The government plans to add more green spaces to improve our living _______ like building over 400 pocket parks by 2025.（）A. spaceB. environmentC. methodsD. cost2. —It's ________ your promise to be absent from Julie's party.—Yes.But I have to prepare for my report next week.（）A. forB. againstC. withD. from3. —Could you tell me ________ you will go to the hospital？—Sure.My grandpa is ill,and I want to look after him.（）A. howB. whenC. whyD. whether4. -- Zhang Yue，how many of your classmates have brothers or sisters in their families？-- Believe it or not，it to be more than a quarter.（）A. takes upB. turns upC. takes outD. turns out5. —Sherry looks upset.What's wrong with him？—Well，everyone has one of those days when _______ goes right.A. everythingB. nothingC. somethingD. anything6. - will the project of high-speed railway connecting Xuzhou to Lianyungang be completed-In about two years.（）A. How longB. How farC. How soonD. How often7. - Do you know if Jack will drive to London this weekend？- Jack Never!He_________ driving so far.（）A. was hatedB. will hateC. hatedD. hates8. -Many school children in China are nearsighted（近视的）.-It will be a serious problem_____we do something to improve the situation.（）A. whileB. ifC. thoughD. unless9. -As the saying goes."Reading is to the mind while exercise to the body."- ___________.Let's take action together.（）A. That's trueB. No wayC. What a pityD. I don't agree10. - I have tried very hard to solve the problem，but failed.- Why not ask our monitor for help？You see，_____.（）A. great minds thinks alikeB. it's better to think twice before doing somethingC. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bushD. two heads are better than oneI used to have little passion （激情）in my life.But what happened the other day changed my mind.It was then that I learned how（1）______ it is to have a passion in life.That day I went home in Mom's car.When Mom stopped at a red light，someone on the side of the road caught my（2）______ .It was a man dressed in rags （破I旧衣服）.He was homeless.That didn't interest me，because I had seen （3）______ like him before.Those people usually looked unhappy and hopeless.But this man was（4）______ in some way.He was not sitting down with a sad expression.Instead，he had a radio in his hand and was dancing happily to the music." Mom，why does that man have a radio（5）______ he's homeless？"I asked."why hasn't he used the （6）______ for food or clothes？He has（7）______ something that he doesn't need.""Well，Sarah，sometimes food and clothes aren't the most important."That man must care so much about music that he bought a radio instead of food or clothes.I soon realized that（8）______ is the key to life.Since then I am always thinking of（9）______ is truly important in life.A home，a meal，clothes-these things are only part of the life.What we often forget is that we all need a joy，a light in a（10）______ day.We all need a passion which gives a person the happiness they need to keep going.11. A. strange B. important C. dangerous D. difficult12. A. brain B. eye C. head D. nose13. A. none B. few C. all D. many14. A. common B. different C. polite D. rude15. A. though B. because C. until D. unless16. A. home B. car C. radio D. money17. A. prepared for B. waited for C. paid for D. looked for18. A. knowledge B. health C. happiness D. friendship19. A. who B. what C. where D. when20. A. warm B. hot C. dark D. sunnyDear son,Havenˈt seen you for some time. These days our sweet moments keep running into my mind. I think there can be magic in the touch of a hand that loves you. Since you were born, I remembered, asa (21) , you reached for me whenever you were hungry or just needed to be held.Sometimes, (22) you woke at night, just the touch of my hand would make you back to sleep. My hands picked you up when you fell, and I gave you a big hand (23) at your sports games. Thatˈs the magic in the touch of a hand with love.As you grew older, I (24) that you didnˈt hold my hand much any more. I told myself it was part of growing up, and I should just be (25) you could do things on your own now. But when Iˈve be en needed so much for such a long time, itˈs hard to step (26) and feel unnecessary.On that day, I was visiting you in your city. As we were about to cross a (27) street that was filled with traffic, you took my hand suddenly and shouted, “Hang on to me, Mom,”then (28) me safely across. At that moment, I realized that my boy became a man and our roles changed. We still needed each other, but in different ways.My dear son, you have taught me to depend on (29) just as you once depended on me. The loving hands “touch”us, even if we live miles away. Thatˈs because there is always asilent (30) between us that says, “I am here and you are not alone.”Love,Mom21. A. student B. daughter C. baby D. man22. A. unless B. when C. before D. until23. A. proudly B. carelessly C. exactly D. perfectly24. A. forgot B. decided C. heard D. noticed25. A. sorry B. worried C. glad D. afraid26. A. in B. up C. back D. down27. A. tidy B. busy C. similar D. private28. A. led B. lifted C. pushed D. flew29. A. her B. him C. you D. me30. A. question B. promise C. order D. excuse31. 根据对话内容，从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有两个为多余选项。
合肥市重点初中2020年三模试卷-英语及参考答案
合肥市重点中学三模试卷九年级英语试卷温馨提示:1.本试卷共四部分，十大题，满分 120 分。
考试时间为 120 分钟。
2.全卷共有试卷 8 页，答题卡 2 页。
所有题目的答案均要填涂在答题卡上。
3.考试结束后，请将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共四大题，满分 20 分）Ⅰ. 短对话理解（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）你将听到五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。
请在每小题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
每段对话读两遍。
1.How does the woman feel now?A. Thirsty.B. Tired.C. Hungry.2.What’s Lucy’s baby brother doing?A. Llistening to the radio.B. Sleeping.C. Watching TV.3.How does Tina’s mother go to work?A. By bike.B. By car.C. On foot.4.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a museum.B. In a zoo.C. In a garden.5.How much does the man pay?A. 10 dollars.B. 15 dollars.C. 20 dollars.II.长对话理解（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）你将听到两段对话，每段对话后有几个小题。
请在每小题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6 ~7 小题。
6.Who is Cindy going to pick up?A. Her friend.B. Her father.C. Her classmate.7.What time is it now?A. It’s 12:30 pm.B. It’s 1:30 pm.C. It’s 2:30 pm.听下面一段对话，回答第 8~10 小题。
2024届安徽合肥市中考三模英语试题含答案
2024届安徽合肥市中考三模英语试题含答案注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
Ⅰ. 单项选择1、It’s very hot. But I think it’s impolite to _____ your clothes in public.A．set off B．turn offC．take off D．get off2、— The sky is blue and I can smell the flowers.—_____great fun it is to go spring outing! _____ fantastic time we’re having !.A．What; What a B．How; How aC．What; What D．How ; What a3、—Shall I give you a ride as you look so tired?—Thank you. ________.A．It’s your duty. B．Don’t mention it C．Do as you like D．It couldn’t be better.4、On Fridays, I often _____ with my sister and watch Trump Card VS Trump Card (王牌对王牌) at home.A．show up B．come up C．stay up D．look up5、I won't go to Linda's party unless _______.A．I will be invited B．I am invitedC．I will not be invited D．I am not invited6、—I have a bad cold.—Sorry to hear that.You’d better go to see a at once.A．doctor B．cook C．writer D．farmer7、They ________ the coming of the year 2018 when an accident happened.A．were celebrating B．celebratedC．would celebrate D．have celebrated8、I enjoy fresh air so always sleep with the window open ______ it is really cold．A．unless B．when C．if D．Since9、We will have to ________ the football game till next week because of the heavy rain.A．put up B．put off C．put out D．put down10、— What are you doing now, Kate?— I an email to my friend.A．write B．am writing C．wrote D．have writtenⅡ. 完形填空11、During the 1950s and 1960s, there was a healthy social environment. If you offered your 1 to the old or children, everyone would 2 you. At that time, being selfless(无私的), honest and serving people were good, and all people learned from the hero—Lei Feng. Nowadays, 3 most people still offer their seats to others, we can also find the fact that some young people have 4 to avoid offering their seats. Some drivers often call out, “ Who can offer the old your seat?” It usually doesn’t work. As tee nagers, what can we do? Every time an old man 5 next to me, I’ll stand up to offer my seat. After that I feel 6 . Perhaps someone will say you alone can’t change the society 7 . That’s right. But I do think a little thing can change the world s ome day. I often talk about my idea with my classmates, and they all 8 with me. They think that a good environment can be formed with everyone’s effort（努力）. Everyone dreams of changing the world, so let’s 9 from simple acts like 10 up waste, saving water, using both sides of paper…NO mater how small the act is, we can do it every day to help change the world for better . 1．A．seat B．place C．chance D．secret2．A．look after B．look up to C．look down upon D．look for3．A．if B．although C．unless D．so4．A．excuses B．ideas C．things D．ways5．A．runs B．walks C．sits D．stands6．A．fair B．sleepy C．good D．safe7．A．quietly B．easily C．slowly D．carefully8．A．disagree B．come C．agree D．go9．A．take care B．take off C．take after D．take action10．A．picking B．turning C．showing D．puttingⅢ. 语法填空12、Last Wednesday night, a young lady was attacked in the street. It 1．(happen) at around 8:00 p.m. Some people heard a shout from the lady. When people got there, the lady2．(lie) on the ground, crying. It's said that the lady was a nurse in a hospital. She was on her way back home from work at that time. Suddenly a strong man ran to her and shouted, " 3．(give) me all your belongings(所带的东西), or I4．(kill) you." She had to give all her money to the man.Luckily the lady5．(not hurt). Now, the police 6．(search)for the robber.Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、It is increasingly popular for Chinese young people to share their experiences on social media （媒体）, such as the "moments（朋友圈）" on popular instant messaging service Wechat."I have been reading Jane Eyre for 40 days with 48,000 words finished," Li Anqi said. Li has been sharing herreading experience on Wechat moments every day since January.Working in Yinchuan, capital of Northwest China's Ningxia, Li wants to learn English very much, but cannot bare （摆脱）the daily grind（日常工作）of school lessons. "I found many of my Wechat friends had been reading books or learning English on mobile reading apps, and I did not want to fall behind," Li said. In January, she spent more than 100 yuan purchasing（购买）an online reading class at Bohe Reading app, which tells customers they can: "Finish reading your first English book here." At the reading class, teachers assign（分配）reading homework and give instructions to 430 class members every day.A survey report released（发布）on Thursday said 70.9 percent of primary and middle school students in China use the WeChat instant messaging app. At the same time, 75.9 percent of Chinese children have their own mobile phones, according to China National Children's Center. The figures（数据）were based on a survey of nearly 9, 000 children across China. However, 28.8 percent of them never read news online and 43.2 percent have never touched newspaper.The center called for efforts to address the digital divide between urban and rural（城市和农村）education children's privacy（隐私）as Internet users.1．In the second paragraph, Jane Eyre is _______________.A．a book B．an advertisementC．a piece of news D．to give an example of a good swimmer2．What's Li Anqi?A．A worker. B．A doctor. C．A teacher. D．An engineer.3．Why is Li Anqi taken as an example?A．To suggest that experience-sharing on social media is getting more and more in China.B．To advise us to take an online English reading course like her.C．Call for us to be a good reader like her.D．To encourage us to learn from her.4．What percentage of Chinese children have their own mobile phones?A．70.9 percent B．48.5 percent C．43.2 percent D．75.9 percent5．The figures were based on a survey of almost ___________children across China.A．seven thousand B．eight thousand C．nine thousand D．ten thousandB14、When we consider the plastic packages we use every day, we might think about the harm to the environment. But few of us wonder whether or not these packages might actually be bad for our health. In fact, scientists in the UK believe that “plastic pollution could be about to get personal” for British teenagers.According to a report in the Sunday Times in February, scientists at Exeter University tested 94 students aged 17-19 and found mark of a chemical called Bisphenol A(BPA,双酚A) in the bodies of86% the teenagers..BPA, explained Science Daily, is widely added to plastic packages to make them strong. The chemical can be found in plastic bags and water bottles. DVDs, CDs and sunglasses also have BPA．To understand the possible dangers of BPA, we have to understand the human endocrine( 内分泌的) system. The endocrine system produces something special which affects our growth slowly. Once inside the body, BPA influences the human endocrine system and may affect some body functions.The US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of BPA in the making of baby bottles in order to stop BPA going into baby bodies. And some worry BPA may cause diabetes(糖尿病) and heart conditions, but they are not sure. So, if you really want to continue using plastic bottles,you can do that, but don’t forget to recycle them.1．Which of the following things don’t have BPA according to the article?A．Plastic bags. B．Glass bottles. C．Sunglasses. D．Water bottles.2．What did the scientists at Exeter University find?A．BPA makes no difference to the students.B．It’s hard to get rid of BPA inside the body.C．BPA causes great harm to teenagers’ health.D．Many tested teenagers have BPA in the bodies.3．What can we learn about BPA from the article?A．It’s just harmful to our environment.B．It’s widely used in plastic packages.C．It’s added to plastic to make it clearer.D．It’s no longer allowed in food packages.4．What’s the Chinese meaning of the underlined “banned” in the article?A．禁止. B．管理. C．控制. D．减少.5．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?A．Plastic prevents the body from growing fast.B．BPA will cause diabetes and heart diseases.C．BPA may make the body behave differently.D．We must keep away from the plastic bottles.CWelcome to the Online Photography Club! Do you want to take better pictures?Are you ready to buy a new camera? Or do you just want to talk with otherphotography fans?Chat Groups Do you like to take photos of people? Pets? Flowers? Join your own chat group.Big Win Send in your best photo, and win a camera!Ask Our Advice You think you have a great photo, but you’re not sure. Ask us here.Shopping Guide Get information on prices and the best places to shop.You love to take photos, but you don’t know much about photography. This is a great Lessons for Beginnersplace to start.1．If you like to take photos of people, you may visit _________.A．Shopping Guide B．Chat GroupsC．Ask Our Advice D．Big Win2．In Big Win, you can get _________.A．a camera B．some flowers C．a pet D．some photos3．From Lessons for Beginners, you can learn _________.A．how to talk with others. B．where to get information on pricesC．how to take photos D．where to meet photography fansD16、People sometimes say, “It’s raining cats and dogs!” when there is a heavy rain. Nobody has ever really seen cats and dogs falling from the sky, but there have been many reports of other strange things “raining” down. In 156, the people of a town in the USA saw a small black cloud in the sky. It started to rain from the cloud normally, but only in a small area. The cloud then turned white, and fish started to fall to the ground. Most of them were still alive.During a storm in July 1901 in Minneapolis, people heard something falling from the sky that did not sound like rain. When they went outside, they found all kinds of frogs covering four streets.There are other reports of strange “rains” falling from the sky including worms (蠕虫), insects and snakes.Can these strange “rains” be explained by science? Scientists usually say that a tornado(龙卷风)has picked up the animals from a river or ocean, carried them for miles, and then dropped them somewhere else. But this does not completely explain all of them. On May 15th, 1890, in Italy, there was a rain of blood —birds’ blood. Scientists said thatflying birds must have been torn to pieces by strong winds. But if so, why did only their blood fall from the sky, and not other parts of their bodies? And anyway, there were no strong winds that day!1．What does it mean when people say, “It’s raining cats and dogs”?A．Cats and dogs are falling from the sky. B．It’s raining heavily.C．Animals started to fall to the ground. D．There is a black cloud.2．Which of the following has not been reported as strange things falling from the sky?A．Cats and dogs. B．Worms and insects.C．Fish and blood. D．Snakes and frogs.3．What does the underlined word “torn” mean in Chinese?A．破裂B．撕破C．切碎D．割破4．Scientists’ e xplanation for rain of blood is that ________.A．the tornado picked up the birds’ bloodB．flying birds were torn into pieces by strong windsC．there were no strong winds that dayD．other parts of birds’ bodies did not fall with the blood5．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A．Strange “Winds” B．Strange “Clouds” C．Strange “Rains” D．Strange “Animals”E17、Y ou may have heard the saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Since lemons are thought to be bitter(苦的)and lemonade sweet, the saying tells you to make the best out of a bad situation.Unluckily, when something bad happens, it's not uncommon for most people to talk about it to anyone who'll listen, and complain about life, "Why me?" That's like getting a bag of lemons, putting them down, and thinking, "Lemons taste bad! I'd rather have chocolate!'' If you don't make anything with the lemons, they will go bad. But what if you did something with them? What if you made lemonade? Isn't it possible to do something similar with a bad situation? Here's an example: Let's say you're about to go to the movie, but you discover you have a flat tire(瘪胎).You think it a terrible thin. After all, you are really looking forward to spending some time with Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Now you're all stressed out. hating the tire, the car, and your life. But what if you called AAA, got your tire fixed or got caught up on things that you'd been meaning to do? What if you did some reading. or had coffee with a friend instead? As awful experience can be turned into something better. You can't change what has happened, right? So make the best of it. I'm not saying it will be easy. The easy thing to do is complain about your bad situation and not think about what it could be turned into.Next time when some bad things happen, stop and think, "How can I turn this around? How can I make it a nice experience ?" You needn't fear difficulties. As long as you keep on changing it, you will see the good at last.1．What do we know about the saying in Paragraph 1?A．It is encouraging. B．It is humorous. C．It is amazing. D．It is interesting.2．What does most people usually do when something bad happens?A．Accept it. B．Ask for help.C．Complain about it. D．Find out the reasons.3．The writer uses the example of seeing a movie to tell us .A．a flat tire happens sometimes B．it is all right to make mistakesC．it is a very wonderful thing to meet film stars D．bad things can be turned into good thingsF18、Here's one very simple but lifechanging advice that I first heard from Brian Tracy. Cut down on the TV at night by just one hour. Instead, use that hour to read books that could improve your life.If you're a salesman, google for the best and most useful books on improving your sales.This applies(适用) to all fields, not just the work-related(与工作相关的) ones. Maybe you want to improve your health, become a more energetic person. Or maybe you want to improve your study, your relations or perhaps do some personal development.One hour a day is not much. But if you read for one hour a day on weekdays, that's about 260 hours a year. That's a large number of books and a lot of useful advice.If you follow the ideas, who knows what great things and feelings could come into your life. Also, all that information and advice will start to open up your mind. Y ou will start to see more chances in your life.Now, you might think something like this:1. I really don't have the money...Answer: Visit your public library or search the database(数据库). Or look for books that are used in places like .2. I really don't have the time...Answer: Buy audiobooks and listen to them in the car while driving to and from work. Or copy them to yourMP3-player and listen while riding your bike /bus to work or school. Recently selling audiobooks throughMP3-downloads has become popular...Shut off the TV a little earlier and start reading.1．What is Brian Tracy’s lifechanging advice about？A．Watching TV. B．Listening to MP3.C．Surfing the internet. D．Reading helpful books.2．If you’d like to improve your work, you should_______ according to the writer.A．read work-related books B．become more energeticC．improve your study D．improve your relations3．Which is NOT true about reading an hour a day？A．It will open up your mind.B．Y ou will have about 260 hours a year to read.C．Y ou will read lots of books and get much useful advice.D．It will probably bring great things and feelings into your life.4．What should you do if you really don't have the money to read?A．To buy some books from .B．To download MP3 free.C．To visit the public library.D．To borrow audiobooks and listen to them.5．What is the writer’s idea about audiobooks?A．They are more useful.B．Listening to audiobooks is easier than reading books.C．It’s dangerous to listen to audiobooks while driving or riding.D．Audiobooks are a good solution to the problem of having no time to read.Ⅴ.书面表达19、假如你是李华，你被邀请在学校组织的“中英学生学习交流会”上发言。
2024届合肥高三下学期最后一卷(三模)英语试卷含答案
2024届东区高三最后一卷英语试题（答案在最后）第一部分：听力第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Who is most probably Esther?A.A director.B.A reporter.C.A ballet dancer.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W:Esther looks calm as she faces the press.M:After all,she has had many such experiences.The documentary she filmed about a ballet school has become a hit again.2.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What did Sarah emphasize just now?A.Teamwork.B.Responsibility.C.Creative thinking.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M:What did Sarah mean by“thinking outside the box”just now?W:Well,she suggested we explore different ideas—finding new solutions beyond the usual methods.M:Got it.I believe it needs a team effort.It would be best if everyone shared the responsibility of bringing fresh perspectives.3.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the woman think of the weather?A.It’s very warm.B.It’s pretty hot.C.It’s super cold.【答案】C【解析】【原文】W:Eric,have you noticed that the ground outside is frozen solid?M:Really?I didn’t know that.W:Yeah,it feels like the North Pole out here.I wasn’t expecting it to be this chilly.I need to drink some hot water to warm myself.4.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does Greg ask Chloe to do?A.Draw up a notice.B.Send an application.C.View an advertisement.【答案】A【解析】【原文】M:Hey,Chloe!We need some new blood.Could you please draft a job advertisement?W:Sure,Greg.What details should it include?M:Just cover the position,qualifications and the application process.And the deadline for hiring is next Friday. Thanks a bunch!5.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the conversation mainly about?A.A charity event.B.A volunteer.C.A restaurant.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W:Have you heard about the soup kitchen in our community?M:Yeah,I heard they’re providing meals for those in need.Are you planning to volunteer?W:Sure.It’s a great way to give back to the community.Do you want to join me?M:You bet!第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
2024年安徽省合肥寿春中学九年级中考三模英语试卷(含答案)
2024年安徽省合肥寿春中学九年级中考三模英语试卷I短对话理解（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）你将听到五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
每段对话读两遍。
1．（1分）What will Jimmy do on his birthday？2．（1分）Where does the conversation probably take place？3．（1分）How many times has Steve seen the movie？A.Once.B.Twice.C.Three times.4．（1分）Why was the boy late for class？A.Because he missed the early train.B.Because he got up lute.C.Because he didn't hear the alarm5．（1分）Where does Brian want to go after the exam？A.France.B.England.C.Australia.Ⅱ长对话理解（满分5分）你将听到两段对话，每段对话后有几个小题，请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
每段对话读两遍。
6．（2分）（1）What does the woman need for supper？A.Some rice.B.Some vegetables.C.Some fruit.（2）When will Henry arrive？A.At 6：30 pm.B.At 7：00pm.C.At 7：10 pm.7．（3分）（1）What team will Kevin's school set up？A.A.football team.B.A.tennis team.C.A swimming team.（2）How many players does the team need？A.Eight.B.Twelve.C.Twenty.（3）When will the first match be held？A.On Tuesday afternoon.B.On Wednesday afternoon.C.On Saturday afternoon.III短文理解（满分5分）你将听到一篇短文，短文后有五个问题。
【英语】安徽省合肥市高三第三次教学质量检测英语试题参考答案
【关键字】英语安徽省合肥市高三第三次教学质量检测英语试题&参照答案第I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三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is the man going?A. A supermarket.B. A bookshop.C. A Library.2. What time is it now?A. 1:45 pm.B. 2:00 pm.C. 2:15 pm.3. What does the woman mean?A. The poems are easy to memorize.B. The girl's performance is amazing.C. The girl works hard on the poems.4. Why is Jenny crying?A. She lost her pet bird.B. She didn't want to get up.C. She wanted to have a pet.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. The report of the extreme weather.B. The plan of the winter holiday.C. The change of the exam schedule.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。
每段对话或独白后几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出虽佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2024届安徽省合肥市合肥第一中学高三最后一卷(三模)英语试题含答案
合肥一中2024届高三最后一卷英语试题(考试时间：120分钟满分：150分)注意事项：1.答题前，务必在答题卡和答题卷规定的地方填写自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号后两位。
2.答题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3、答题时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卷上书写，要求字体工整、笔迹清晰。
作图题可先用铅笔在答题卷规定的位置绘出，确认后再用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔描清楚。
必须在题号所指示的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
4.考试结束，务必将答题卡和答题卷一并上交。
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. How does the woman check the weather?A. She uses her phone.B. She listens to the radio.C. She watches television.2. Why does the man prefer to go by car?A. It is fast.B. It is cheap.C. It is convenient.3. How much should the man pay for the T-shirt?A. $30.B. $45.C. $60.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. George’s works.B. George’s application.C. George’s list of samples.5. Why did the boy come back early?A. He was hungry.B. The class finished early.C. He had a stomachache.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。
2023届安徽省合肥市中考三模英语试题含答案及点睛
2023学年中考英语模拟试卷考前须知：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号和座位号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。
用2B铅笔将试卷类型（B）填涂在答题卡相应位置上。
将条形码粘贴在答题卡右上角〃条形码粘贴处〃。
2.作答选择题时，选出每题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。
答案不能答在试题卷上。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
不按以上要求作答无效。
4.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
I.单项选择1、Palace Museum is one of most famous places in Beijing.A. /； anB. A； /C. The； aD. The； the2、The silk very soft.A. feelsB. is feltC. feel3、一The 24th Winter Olympics will be held in China in 2022._exciting news it is!A. HowB. What anC. WhatD. How an4、Little Tony is always looking forward to visiting some famous places in China, the Great wall or somewhereelse.A. betweenB. amongC. likeD. across、She is talking about the school and teachers we visited last month.A. whoB. whichC. whereD. that6^ Pick up your pen and draw your own invention. Maybe it will be a real product one day!A. turned onB. turned downC. turned intoD. turned off7、一Jim, what is your father?一He is a manager and is responsible for the whole company.A. looks afterB. is in charge ofC. is on duty for8、- Excuse me, could you please tell me where I can find an ATM （自动取款机）？-Sorry, I myself is a stranger here.A. No problemB. You*re rightC. It is my pleasureD. Thank you all the same9、These problems are too hard to・ Will you give me some advice?A. look outB. work outC. hand outD. And out10、-does your brother go to work?- By bike.A. WhereB. WhyC. HowD. WhichII.完形填空A.find a way to dreamdream and hold fast to themB.get the meaning of lifehave very good school results2.Young people should be encouraged to dream because・their dreams are naturalA.they are greater than everyone elsethey have much knowledgeB.their dreams might change the worldWhat does the example of Colonel Saunders show us?A.Setting up a big company is a wonderful ability.B.Developing technology can bring great progress.C.Even older people can make their dreams come true.D.People should be brave enough to dream when they are young.3.T he underlined word “naive” in the passage means “"in Chinese.A.逆反的B.幼稚的C.淘气的D・冲动的The best title （题目）for the passage is “A.From Dream to RealityGood Examples of DreamsB.Achievements in HistoryA list of Successful DreamersV.书面表达19、书面表达。
2020届合肥市育英中学高三英语三模试卷及参考答案
2020届合肥市育英中学高三英语三模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACovid-19 has brought a great deal of trouble for all of us since March 2020. During this time, mobile phones have been the solution for the boredom and restlessness caused from staying indoors. The most downloaded apps on play store 2020 are;TikTokTikTok was the most downloaded app. With over 111.9 million downloads, TikTok has seen a huge growth in 2020, twice more than what it got in 2019. 20% of its total downloads were fromIndiaand around 9. 3% of the total downloads were in theUS.ZoomZoom was the second most installed app in the overall downloads category. With nearly 94. 6 million installs, Zoom is the most used app for online meetings and virtual classrooms. 17% of its downloads were in theUSandIndia. Offices and educational institutes were shut down and to continue working and studying from home, people relied heavily on Zoom for video conferencing and calling.WhatsAppWhatsApp ranked third in overall downloads with more than 100 million downloads. It is one of the most popular and widely used chat applications; WhatsApp also supports communication between international phone networks.FacebookIt ranked fourth in the overall downloaded list. Facebook is the world’s most popular social networking application. Facebook builds technologies that give people the power to connect with friends and family, find communities and grow businesses.1. What do we know about TikTok?A. It is an India-based app.B. It has most users inAmerica.C. It is used for growing business.D. It has doubled its download than in 2019.2. Which app is the best to turn to for online education?A. TikTok.B. Zoom.C. WhatsApp.D. Facebook.3. What function does Facebook probably serve?A. Communication.B. Training.C. Teaching.D. PaymentBGuangzhououtbreak linked to strains inIndiaThe gene sequencing of the COVID-19 outbreak inGuangzhou.Guangdongprovince, indicates it is very similar in structure to the mutatedstrains detected inIndia, a senior health official from the city said on Sunday.“And it has the characteristic of quick spread.” Chen Bin, deputy director of the city's health commission, said at a news conference inGuangzhouon Sunday.She urged relevant departments and medical staff to act quickly to block the chain of infection and control the spread of the coronavirus in the southern metropolis.Zhang Zhoubin, deputy director of theGuangzhoucenter for disease control and prevention, said the strain of coronavirus spreads easily.“The virus can be spread through a meal or through a short period of indirect contact,” he said.The city reported five confirmed eases and 21 asymptomatic carriers as of 2 pm Sunday after the first con finned case was detected in the city's Liwan district on May 21, Chen said.To prevent the virus from spreading, the city government tightened its disease control and prevention measures over the weekend. Six communities and housing estates previously designated as low-risk areas were raised to medium-risk ones, Chen said.In addition to asking local residents to get vaccinated, the city has organized nucleic acid testing in Haizhu and Yuexiu districts starting from Sunday. Residents in specific areas of Tianhe, Baiyun and Panyu districts have also been required to take nucleic acid tests to expand the screening of suspected patients and asymptomatic carriers.Liwan previously required all its residents to take nucleic acid tests.As of Saturday, more than 2-25 million residents of the city have had samples collected for nucleic acid tests, Chen said. More than 10,000 medical workers from the entire city have been sent to Liwan to help vaccinate locals against COVID-19 and collect samples for nucleic acid testing.Deng Wenjun, director of circulation section with Guangzhou Supply and Marketing Cooperative, said there are sufficient supplies of food and daily necessities in the medium-risk areas.4. What is the characteristic of the COVID-19 which broke out inGuangzhou?A. It disappears quickly.B. It spreads fast.C. It has a lot to do with temperature.D. It has the same nature as the seasonal flu.5. Which district have residents who have not been required to take nucleic acid tests?A. Tianhe.B. Haizhu.C. Panyu.D. Zengcheng.6. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The virus can hardly be spread through a short period of indirect contact.B. There are 21 symptomatic carriers in the Liwan district as of 2 pm Sunday.C. All the people living in Liwan district arc previously asked to take nucleic acid tests.D. Supplies of food and daily necessities in the medium-risk areas arc still not enough.7. Where can you probably find this article?A. On a news website.B. In a fashion magazine.C. In a history book.D. In a travel journal.COn the night of September 19, 1961, Betty Hill and her husband Barney were driving home through the White Mountains from Niagara Falls. They were travelling on anearly deserted two-lane highway when Betty noticed a steady light in the sky that was getting bigger and brighter.She thought it was a planet or a star. Barney, stimulated at her excitement, said it was probably just a wandering aeroplane. Whatever it was, it appeared to be following them.They stopped their car for a closer look. What they said happened next, changed their lives. The flying object was noiseless. It appeared to be spinning. It was as big as a jet but shaped like a pancake.So formed the tale of Betty Hill, a New Hampshire social worker who, with Barney, a postal worker, claimed to be kidnapped by aliens, who were from outer space, on a moonlit night about 60 years ago.After reluctantly going public with her experience, Hill, who died of cancer at her New Hampshire home, aged 85, became a celebrity on the UFO circuit and was known as the “first lady of UFOs”.Intriguingly, at the time of the incident, the Hills remembered nothing except that they had spied a strange object in the sky. Later, troubled by nightmares and other stress-related pains, the couple underwenthypnosis(催眠) where the full story came out with the aid of Boston psychiatrist Benjamin Simon, an expert in medical hypnosis.On their night of contact the Hills arrived homeat 5 a.m., unable to account for two lost hours. They were alsoconfused by the odd marks on their telescopes, deep signs on the tops of Barney’s best shoes, Betty’s torn dress and strange circular markings on their car that made the needle of a compass jump wildly.After seeing them for six months, the psychiatrist concluded the Hills’ lost memory about the hours they lost on that night in 1961 “appeared to involve an amazing experience on the part of both of the Hills”. Whether the experience had been fantasy or reality, Simon could not say, but he said he was convinced they had not been lying. He guessed that it had been a kind of shared dream.Reports of aliens capturing humans and taking them aboard oddly shaped spacecraft were “comparatively rare” before 1975. After a movie, “The UFO Incident”, about the Hills came out, however, such stories increased.8. When they saw the strange object in the sky, Barney and Betty Hill ______________.A. were astonished at its strange flight and noiseB. regarded it as just a wandering car following themC. realized immediately what the danger it might causeD. showed curiosity in discovering what it really was9. The word “Intriguingly” in paragraph 6 most probably means “______________”.A. RidiculouslyB. TemporarilyC. RemarkablyD. Mysteriously10. The Hills later sought the help of a psychiatrist because ______________.A. they had lots of secrets in their lives after the strange experienceB. their lives were greatly disturbed by the unexpected experienceC. they wanted to share their unforgettable experience with the expertD. they hoped to forget completely what had happened to them11. This article was written in order to ______________.A. describe an unusual event to the readersB. convince readers of the existence of UFOsC. record how people were caught by aliensD. warn people of the dangers the UFOs causeDWhen you walk with a backpack, do you know how the things inside move from side to side? Now scientists havefigured out how to tap into that movement to produce electricity.Picture a pendulum (摆锤) fixed to a backpack frame and stabilized with springs on either side. The pack’s weight is attached to the pendulum, so the pendulum swings side to side as you walk.Then a machine is driven by that swinging movement, and spits out electrical current to charge a battery.Volunteers carried the pack while walking on a running machine and wore masks to measure the flow ofO2and CO2. Walking with the slightly swinging 20-pound load, the device (设备) did not significantly affect the volunteers’ metabolic (新陈代谢的) rate compared to when they carried the same weight fixed in place. In fact, the energy-harvesting pack reduced the forces of acceleration they’d feel in a regular pack, which might mean greater comfort for a long hike. And the device did produce a steady trickle (涓流) of electricity. If you up the load to 45 pounds, the swing of the pack could fully charge a smart phone only after 12 hours. The details are in the journal Royal Society Open Science.The device produces electricity from human movement and has been identified as a workable solution to providing a renewable energy source for portable electronic devices. It is particularly useful for those who work in remote areas, as these people often carry a lot of weight in a backpack for their exploration.But here’s a realconundrum: the energy-harvesting device currently weighs five pounds. The researchers say that’s about four pounds too many to be a smart alternative to batteries. So they hope that more research lets them lighten the load, to ensure the pack charges you up without weighing you down.12. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. How the device works.B. What the device looks like.C. Who the device is designed for.D. Why scientists designed the device.13. Which of the following describes the device?A. It greatly affected the volunteers metabolic rate.B. It harvested energy as the volunteers walk.C. It failed to produce steady electricity.D. It was useless for a long walk.14. What does the underlined word “conundrum” in the last paragraph mean?A. Problem.B. Method.C. Bond.D. Decision.15. What will the researchers try to do next?A. Increase the charging speed of their device.B. Find smarter alternatives to batteries.C. Reduce the weight of their device.D. Put their device on the market.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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安徽省合肥市2017年高三第三次教学质量检测英语试题第I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三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is the man going?A. A supermarket.B. A bookshop.C. A Library.2. What time is it now?A. 1:45 pm.B. 2:00 pm.C. 2:15 pm.3. What does the woman mean?A. The poems are easy to memorize.B. The girl's performance is amazing.C. The girl works hard on the poems.4. Why is Jenny crying?A. She lost her pet bird.B. She didn't want to get up.C. She wanted to have a pet.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. The report of the extreme weather.B. The plan of the winter holiday.C. The change of the exam schedule.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。
每段对话或独白后几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出虽佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟; 听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the woman like football?A. Appealing.B. Boring.C. Exciting.7. What does the man think a professional footballer needs?A. Athletic skills.B. Team spirit.C. Good communication.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does Kevin like about the new apartment?A. It has a big garden.B. It is near his school.C. It has a large living room.9. How is Kevin going to school?A. By bus.B. By car.C. On foot.听第8段材料，回答第10、12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Uncle and niece.B. Boss and secretary.C. Husband and wife.11. How old is Adele now?A. 21.B. 22.C. 23.12. What gift will the man probably give to his niece?A. Gold necklaces.B. Silver plates.C. Woolen scarfs.听第9段材料，回答第13、16题。
13. Where does the man plan to go?A. The Grand Hotel.B. Walt Disney World.C. The Business Center.14. Why does the man make the call?A. To ask for help.B. To make complaints.C. To deliver thanks.15. How much will the man pay for the tickets?A. $120.B. $180.C. $200.16. Where are the speakers?A. In a hotel.B. At a booking office.C. At home.听第10段材料，回答第17、20题。
17. For whom is the robot designed?A. Children in need.B. Doctors in local clinics.C. Teachers of old age.18. What is good about Cassie?A. It can fly like a plane.B. It is controlled by its user.C. It can think and act like a real person.19. What does Cassie look like?A. A camera.B. A microphone.C. A human.20. What is the speaker's opinion on the Robot Cassie?A. It is worth a lot of money.B. It is actually impractical.C. It will be more beneficial.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AIf you have the opportunity to visit some places in New Zealand then the list below is our recommendation.Fiordland Natimial ParkThis park is part of the South Westland World Heritage area and is New Zealand's largest national park and one of the largest in the world. The scenery in Fiordland is nothing short of extremely beautiful, with steep mountains, wild waterfalls, and abundant rain forests. Being ableto come back and forth in its deep bay attracts most of the visitors.The area has some of the world's great walks including the world famous Milford Track, which was described as the finest walk in the world in the early twentieth century.Abel Tasman National ParkAbel Tasman may be New Zealand's smallest national park, but the attractions are huge. Located in one of New Zealand's sunniest spots, the area also has the best beaches in the country.The popular Abel Tasman Walk is a great way to see this park. It takes 3 —5 days to complete. Sea Taxis are also available and can drop you off at any number of beaches within the park.RotoruaAccessible from New Zealand's biggest city, Auckland, Rotorua is famous for its volcanic activities. Rotorua is also famous for its plentiful lakes which are great for swimming and fishing. The surrounding area contains plenty of native bushes and some famous walks.Rotorua is also the best area in the country to experience and learn about Maori Culture.Mt Cook National ParkMt Cook as well as the surrounding area is an alpine (高山的) park within the World Heritage listed in South Westland. The biggest peaks in all of Australasia are here. The park doesn't contain many trees or plants due to the altitude. Walks range from a two hour walk to difficult tracks suitable for experienced mountaineers only.A helicopter or plane ride gives visitors excellent views of the mountains with the option of landing at the top of Tasman Glacier, a true permanent snow covered alpine environment.21. The most impressive experience in Fiordland National Park may be______.A. rock climbsB. forest campsC. water jumpsD. boat trips22. If you are interested in folk customs, you can go to visit______.A. Fiordland National ParkB. RotoruaC. Mt Cook National ParkD. Abel Tasman National Park23. If you go to visit Mt Cook National Park, you can______.A. view some amazing waterfallsB. enjoy some tropical fruitsC. stop on the top of Tasman GlacierD. take walks in various bushes24. What do the four attractions have in common?A. Great beaches.B. Untouched nature.C. Pleasant climates.D. Famous walks.BMay Day, the first day of May, is celebrated as a spring festival in many countries. It marks the approach of summer.The English developed their May Day festivals from the Roman festival called Floralia. In the festival of Floralia, the Romans gathered flowers to honor the goddess of spring. Flora. In the Middle Ages, May Day became the favorite holiday of many English villages. People gathered flowers to decorate their homes and churches, sang spring songs and chose a king and a queen of May. Villagers danced around a tall pole fixed upright in the ground, called a maypole, each holding the end of a ribbon attached to the top of the pole. They tied the ribbons around the poleuntil it was covered with bright colors. They collected dew (露水) on May Day morning and washed their faces with it because they believed that the dew on the day had the magic power to regain youth.Nowadays in Britain people no longer attach great importance to the day, but in some towns and villages people still celebrate it by choosing the May Queen and dancing around the maypole. May Queen is a girl selected as being the most beautiful on May Day. She is usually crowned with flowers and often driven in procession through the street. In the United States, the day has never been celebrated with the same enthusiasm as in Britain.But in many American towns and cities, children celebrate the day with dancing and singing. They often gather flowers in handmade paper baskets and hang them on the doorknobs of homes of friends' and neighbors' on May Day morning. At May Day parties, children select May Queens, dance around the maypole, and sing May Day songs.25. What do we know about the May Day in Britain in the Middle Ages?A. People wore bright colours.B. People celebrated it with enthusiasm.C. People presented flowers to the goddess of spring.D. People stayed at home instead of going to churches.26. Why did people wash their faces with dew on May Day?A. To bring good luck.B. To become prettier.C. To get magic power.D. To get young again.27. Paragraph 3 is mainly developed______.A. by comparisonB. by space C, by process D. by classificationCMany years ago, when we were a young couple with two small children, aged 2 and 4, we were practically impecunious. My in-laws lived from hand to mouth, so we didn't expect any help from them. My parents lived a great distance away, and I was too ashamed to let them know about our situation.My husband was trying to earn a living with an old pick-up truck, carrying groceries for local shopkeepers, but it was constantly breaking down. It took almost all the money we had to have it fixed. The truck was also the only means of transportation for us.We lived in the countryside, and we always used the back door because the driveway led to it. One winter evening, I stepped outside to take a bag of trash to the barrel and almost tripped over something. It was nearly dark, and I had to bend down to see what it was. I could hardly believe my eyes. There sat a large basket loaded with food.It was heavy, so I called to my husband to carry into the house. Once inside, we discovered two loaves of bread, some butter, several cans of vegetables, a can of orange sauce, and a large turkey. There was so much that I can't remember it all, but it was everything we needed to fix a wonderful dinner—everything except potatoes.A little while later I remembered that I hadn't taken the trash to the barrel. By now it was dark, so I had to turn on the yard light —and that's when I spotted a small bag of potatoes sitting on the porch.That dinner was the best I can remember.We weren't able to thank our donators, though, because we never found out who had been so generous in helping a struggling young family. Whoever it was, we are forever grateful.28. Which of the following can replace the underlined word "impecunious" in Paragraph 1?A. Generous.B. Harmonious.C. Penniless.D. Stubborn.29. How did the author's husband support the family?A. By starting a garage.B. By selling food door to door.C. By delivering goods.D. By working as a shop assistant.30. How did the author feel when she saw the basket?A. She was annoyed.B. She was astonished.C. She was terrified.D. She felt a sense of relief.31. What may be the best title for the text?A. A helping hand in timeB. A struggling young coupleC. A tale of potatoesD. A reward from a strangerDCycling is well known to improve individual health and fitness; it also benefits the wider population in terms of economy, transport and environment. The EU promotes cycling via many measures primarily to achieve sustainable (可持续的) clean and energy efficient transport systems. However, despite the fact that benefits outweigh the risks by 20:1, many consider the risk too great and that the fear of danger on the road needs to be handled. Cycle lanes (车道) have been used to improve cyclists' safety and encourage more cyclists onto the road. This research in transport aims to study the effect of cycle lanes on cyclists' safety where passing space given by overtaking (超车) vehicles is concerned.In this study, the authors used a bicycle equipped with cameras to record vehicle overtakes in varying road situations to determine whether cycle lanes, colour block cycle lanes or no cycle lanes affect passing distances and cyclists' safety. Their 3 comparisons measuring vehicle passing widths found greater overall distances given with a cycle lane than without. Colour block vs. uncoloured cycle lanes showed little or no difference, as did no cycle lanes vs. colour block cycle lanes. Colour block lanes had a slight negative effect suggesting that drivers are more careful when cycle lanes have less definition (清晰度).Interestingly, the authors conclude that other factors have a far greater effect on cyclists' safety than presence or absence of cycle lanes. Road width, parking, opposing vehicle flow and speed were key influences on decreased passing widths. The authors also note that driver behaviour is a hugely important factor and urge more research in this area. "In order to reduce risk and encourage more cycling, reducing and calming the existing motorised traffic must be explored first." They suggest, "Lane width is the most significant variable (变量) to achieve a sufficient vehicle passing distance. The narrow cycle lanes (<2m) may be not enough. Reconsideration of the entire road design and further exploration of driver behavioural factors is required. "32. What is the main purpose of the EU's promoting cycling?A. To reduce air pollution.B. To build better transport systems.C. To improve people's health,D. To help people save money on transport.33. According to the study, colour block lanes may______.A. make drivers a bit carelessB. cause no overtakingC. get cyclists to feel saferD. lead to greater passing distances34. In the researchers' eyes, the first step to encourage more cycling is to______.A. redesign and rebuild the roads in a cityB. do more research in public bicycle programsC. restrict the number of vehicles running on roadD. make strict traffic rules to control driver behavior35. The authors of the research think that driver behavior______.A. needs further exploringB. is an unimportant factorC. makes cycle lanes narrowerD. is the most significant variable第二节（共5小题；每小题2分, 满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。