北京西城高三英语二模试题与答案

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西城区高三模拟测试英语2017.5本试卷共10页，共150分。

考试时长120分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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

每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

例：What is the man going to read?A. A newspaper.B. A magazine.C. A book.答案是A。

1. What is the weather like now?A. B. C.2. How far is the market?A. It’s around the corner.B. It’s 15 minutes’ walk.C. It’s one block away.3. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A dinner party.B. A beach sport.C. A weekend plan.4. Which club will the man probably choose?A. Chess club.B. Poetry club.C. Debate club.5. What is the woman going to do?A. Visit Lisa.B. Go to church.C. Have a class.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。

听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

北京西城区高三二模英语试卷含答案解析

西城区高三模拟测试英语2019.5本试卷共10页，共120分。

考试时长100分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。

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

AWhen I was in high school our physics teacher gave us a challenge1involved making a paper airplane of any shape.The only objective was to get it to fly as far as possible.2 (stand)at the starting line,one of my classmates took a piece of flat paper,crumpled(把…捏成一团)it up,and3(throw)it down the way.He beat the class with ease.Some of the students got mad and said that he cheated,but the physics teacher4(clear)explained it could be any shape and that a paper ball was indeed a shape.BBuildings around the world5(go)dark for60minutes this evening in a voluntary event known as Earth Hour.This grassroots effort started in2007in Sydney,Australia,and has since grown into6global movement to raise awareness of our energy consumption and the effects of climate change on our planet.Anyone can participate in this movement7 switching off the lights at8:30PM local st year close to18,000landmark buildings switched off their lights in188countries.Will you dim your lights tonight?CThe story of Chinese fashion began in2011when Feiyue and Huili,both Chinese sneaker brands,suddenly gained international attention.Their products8(see)on models all over the world st year,Chinese sportswear brand LI-NING was at the New York Fashion Week in September with new designs9(decorate)with Chinese characters.Now the Chinese brands are impressive and ambitious and can go head to head with foreign brands.And this ambition may be due to the fact that China’s young people are now more confident about10 (they)own culture.第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2020届北京市西城区实验中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析

2020届北京市西城区实验中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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APeople in the Middle Ages did eat with their hands. Personal utensils (餐具) were mostly unheard of, especially forks. There were spoons to help serve, but only special guests would receive a knife from the host. Everyone else would be expected to bring their own. Of course, eating with one's hands can be quite a sticky situation, so towels were provided to help diners stay at least somewhat clean as they ate.Still, dining was often a messy affair. At special occasions in the wealthiest households, women tended to dine alone, separate from the men. Women were expected to uphold a quality of grace. Eating greasy meat by hand would certainly not help! Once the men and women had finished their meals, they would come together to socialize.Dietary scholars of the Middle Ages believed that the foods in a meal needed to be served and eaten in order of heaviness. The lightest and most easily digested foods, such as fruits and cheeses, were eaten first to help the digestive (消化) system get started. Once digestion was underway, greens and light meats, such as lettuce, cabbage and chicken, could be eaten. Last came the heavier vegetables and meats, such as carrots, beans, beef, pork, and mutton. This method was considered the most healthful way to eat.The main and largest meal of the day was supper, and it was eaten at midday. Dinner was a light meal, and many of those in nobility (贵族) -the highest levels of the Middle Ages society-skipped breakfast altogether. Breakfast was considered unnecessary for those who did not perform physical work. Snacks and any other eating during the day were viewed the same way. Commoners, or the working class, were allowed to eat breakfast and small meals throughout the day.1. What did people in the Middle Ages usually do at the dinner table?A. They cleaned hands before meals.B. They used personal utensils.C. They had to use knives at dinner.D. They ate mostly with hands.2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The order of eating foods.B. The weight of various foods.C. The principles of digesting foods.D. The list of healthy foods.3. Why did the nobility avoid eating breakfast?A. Breakfast was wasted for the nobility.B. Breakfast was viewed as unnecessary.C. Breakfast was considered as a light meal.D. Breakfast was saved for commoners.BThe English language is changing, and you are responsible! Whether we consider changes in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, or the very vocabulary of the language, you have played your part and continue to do so.When we first learned basic grammar and spelling, perhaps in elementary school, we might have gotten the impression that these things were sacred. The rules that apply to such things might have been presented as unchanging and unchangeable. While this way might be helpful for teaching children, it is far from accurate.The English language, like many others, is a living, growing, ever-evolving thing. Like it or not, you are involved in this change. These changes take many forms. Grammar and spelling have changed greatly over the years and centuries, with the spelling differences in different countries today a reflection of this. While the language of a thousand years ago might be called English, most of us would hardly recognize it today as the same language.The first involves changes in the pronunciation of words. Many are familiar with the differences between the British and American ways of pronouncing certain words. In addition to these differences, the pronunciation of many words has changed over the years because of how you have decided to pronounce them. For example, consider the word "err." The traditional pronunciation of this word rhymes with the word "her." Older dictionaries show this to be the primary or only pronunciation. However, in recent years, more and more people have been pronouncing it so that it sounds like "air." Another change in the language involves the addition and removal of words. The makers of dictionaries decide which words deserve to be officially adopted as part of the English language. Through the centuries, many words have come from other languages. In fact, English has probably done this more than any other language in the world, which is why spelling and pronunciation rules for English have so many exceptions.Of course, many slang words have been just short-lived fashions that have died out quickly. Others, though,have been adopted by mainstream society and become respectable, as have many technical terms. So then remember, the next time you repeat the newest expression to hit the street, or make up your own words, you may be contributing to the future of the English language.4. When we begin to learn English, we think _________.A. it is interesting to pick up a new languageB. English rules are wrongly presented in factC. grammar and spelling rules are unchangeableD. only adults have the ability to affect a language5. From paragraph 3 we can know that_________.A. we can change the English languageB. many languages are changing over yearsC. English has changed little in the past 1,000 yearsD. there were main changes in grammar and pronunciation6. Why is the pronunciation of words changing?A. people speak in different waysB. people have adopted foreign wordsC. it has been affected by American EnglishD. makers of dictionaries often change them7. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Foreign words involved in English.B. The British speaks differently from Americans.C. English language is changing over years.D. You can change the English language.CA crew（全体成员）of six teenage girls completed a nine-day sailing trip in the US recently, after having seasickness and strong winds.For the past three years, the Sea Cadet teenagers whoset sail were all male. Roger Noakes, who captained（担任队长）the boat, said this was the first time he’d taken out an all-female crew.The girls asked for an all-girls trip in August this year. The crew set sail along with three adults, Noakes and two Sea Cadet representatives. The original plan was for the girls to sail 24 hours a day in rotating shifts（轮流换班）along the coast and then return. Things turned out differently, however. “The first night was difficult because the wind was really hard. The waves were going up and down,” said Abby Fairchild,16. “Everybody got seasick.” Noakes gave the girls the choice of just sailing in the bay and not going into open water. “But they decided they were going.”The teenagers then sailed a long way overnight and slept in shifts. “We’ve learned everything from controlling the boat to putting up the sails while we have rough seas,” said 15-year-old Olivia Wilcox.The teenagers stopped on land in Massachusetts. They didn’t make it to their original destination（目的地）in Maine, where they were supposed to have a celebratory dinner, due to the weather and winds. They said they weren’t disappointed, however, as they’d learned a lot. “They learned about boating, and above all, they built confidence and character,” said Noakes.8. What was special about the Sea Cadet trip this year?A. It was the longest sailing trip ever.B. It was the first all-female-crew sailing trip.C. It was the most dangerous sailing trip ever.D. It was the first sailing trip for teenagers.9. What happened on the crew’s first day of the trip?A. They all felt sick on the boat.B. Some of them were hurt.C. Their boat was out of control.D. They went into open water by mistake.10. Which of the following best describes these young sailors?A. Strong-minded and having a strong sense of teamwork.B. Hard-working and having great leadership skills.C. Understanding and creative.D. Adventurous and skillful.11. According to Noakes, what was the sailors’ greatest benefit from the trip?A. They knew the sea better.B. They made many friends.C. They got excellent sailing skills.D. They developed good personalities.D“We are running out of space and the only places to go to are other worlds... Spreading out may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves. I am convinced that humans need to leave Earth.” These are the words of the famous scientist Stephen Hawking, spoken at a science festival inNorwayin 2017, a year before his death.Hawking was not alone in this view. Many experts feel that the only way for humanity to last far into the future is to colonize other planets. That way, if an asteroid, a terrible disease, nuclear war, or some other disasterstrikes Earth, civilization as we know it would still have a chance. Mars is one of the most tempting destinations. NASA, theUnited Arab Emirates, the private company SpaceX, and the organization Mars One all have plans to send humans there. “Either we spread Earth to other planets, or we risk going extinct, SpaceX founder Elon Musk said at a conference in 2013.But not everyone agrees that colonizing Mars or any other planet is such a great plan. The most common argument against going is that it’s just too expensive or dangerous. It will take huge amounts of money and other resources just to get people there, let alone set up a place for them to live. It’s not even clear if humans could survive on Mars. One of the biggest dangers there is deadly radiation that bombards the planet.Maybe all the time and money people would pour into a Mars mission would be better spent on more urgent projects here on Earth, like dealing with poverty or climate change. Some experts argue that handling a problem like an asteroid strike or disease outbreak while staying here on Earth would be much easier and less expensive than surviving on a new planet.In addition, moving to a new planet could harm or destroy anything that already lives there. Mars seems uninhabited, but it could possibly host microbial life. Human visitors may destroy this life or permanently change or damage the Martian environment. Some feel that’s too much of a risk to take.What do you think? Should humans colonize outer space or stay home?12. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Many experts insist that humans should take the risk.B. Mars is the most attractive destinations for human beings.C. Hawking firmly believes the only way to save humans is moving to Mars.D. All the other experts don’t agree with Hawking’s idea.13. Why do some experts disagree with the plan to colonize Mars?A. It will cost much more money to settle on Mars than on Earth.B. It is too long a distance from the Earth to the Mars.C. Human visitors will bring diseases to Martian environment.D. The deadly radiation that bombards the planet is the biggest danger.14. What’s the writing purpose of the passage?A. To raise people’s awareness of protecting the environment.B. To present different opinions on whether to move to the Mars.C. To arouse readers’ reflection on whether to colonize outer space.D. To inspire people to deal with the environmental problems.15. In which section of a magazine is the passage most likely from?A. Fiction.B. Current affairs.C. Social Studies.D. Science.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。

2023届北京市西城高三二模英语试题(含答案解析)

2023届北京市西城高三二模英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________7．A．confident B．excited C．content D．interested 8．A．Meanwhile B．Therefore C．Moreover D．However 9．A．duty B．right C．excuse D．intention 10．A．admiration B．expectation C．appreciation D．instruction二、用单词的适当形式完成短文三、阅读理解TEAN is committed to giving students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience studying abroad in a new and exciting culture.We recognize that in many instances additional funding is necessary to make the study abroad experience both affordable and realistic.These scholarships were created as an attempt to help students with the financial commitments required for an international education experience.TEAN provides numerous scholarships,including an annual full ride scholarship, need-and merit-based scholarships,diversity scholarships,even a photography scholarship, plus others.TEAN FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIPThe Education Abroad Network Full Ride Scholarship is designed to give a stand-out student the opportunity to study abroad.The scholarship can be used for any Summer or Fall TEAN program and covers tuition,program fees,orientation and housing. REQUIREMENTSStudents must have their study abroad office complete the Statement from University form in order to be considered for the scholarship.Must meet GPA(Grade Point Average)requirement for the individual program that they want to attend.Must be a university student in the United States.Students can only apply for the scholarship once per application cycle;applicants should select their top program choice when applying for the scholarship.Scholarship applications received after the deadline will not be considered. SELECTION CRITERIAWill be based on the overall application materials,including a personal essay addressing the following question:“Why have you selected this program?How is it tied to your major?”Applications will be judged by a panel of TEAN staff members.Assessment will be based on the following:excellence in academics,active participation in extra-curricular activities,achievement in leadership skills,awareness of the value of international education and the personal essay.No interview required.APPLICATION DEADLINEJune1,202321．TEAN can help students______.A．travel abroad B．save money for the futureC．experience overseas education D．understand popular foreign culture 22．To get the TEAN Full Ride Scholarship,a student must______.A．be an American citizenB．submit an application by June1,2023C．fill out the Statement from University formD．turn in an application twice during an application cycle23．An applicant going for the full ride scholarship is more likely to be accepted,if______.A．he performs well academicallyB．he does excellently in the interviewC．he chooses a program unrelated to his majorD．he obtains an outstanding recommendation essayI wrestled her to the ground for the keys,literally.Indeed,when she opened the door to leave the house at11pm for the movies despite my words,I actually wrestled my16-year-old daughter to the ground.I did not know how to deal with a rebellious(叛逆的)teenager.We are a family of strong wills,from the top down.All my kids had pushed and argued.Everyone“kind of”followed the rules.As they got older,especially when they hit high school,I saw the power shifting,but it hadn’t been so obvious.I had not seen much in-your-face rebellion.Until this happened.I called Amy Speidel,a wise and practical parenting expert.She stayed on the phone with me and listened to my wild complaint about my disrespectful kid.She listened for almost two hours and then gave me some suggestions.Amy told me that my daughter’s behavior was“developmentally appropriate”-she was supposed to test the boundaries.Amy also said that it was great that my daughter would be able to stand up for herself in a relationship that wasn’t working.Those comments really made me feel awful.I hadn’t considered anything positive abouther behavior—but outside of our mother-daughter relationship,I would never want to devalue my daughter’s strong will.After talking with Amy,I realized that I was the one who needed help understanding discipline vs control.Honestly,I did hate that the responsibility was on me.I wanted permission to scream and punish.But I listened to Amy and here’s what I learned.1.My daughter’s behavior was normal.That eased my fears that I had raised a terrible human and failed as a mother.2.My daughter’s strong personality was a strength.That revelation was a huge gift.I value her qualities but don’t want them used against me.I will soften my response and listen to her.3.I went crazy.In fact,I crossed a line.And that happens.But I learned to apologize and reset so that we could move forward.My job,therefore,is to learn new responses that offer my daughter options and realistic consequences,not empty threats.And hopefully,this will change my relationship with my daughter.24．What is the actual reason the author had a fight with her daughter?A．The daughter wouldn’t give her the keys.B．The daughter didn’t come back until11pm.C．The daughter insisted on going out late at night.D．The daughter wanted to go to the movies with friends.25．The comments made the author feel“awful”because_______.A．she had helped her daughter to test boundariesB．she didn’t treasure the mother-daughter relationshipC．she thought Amy was criticizing her daughter’s upbringingD．she hadn’t noticed the desirable aspects of her daughter’s behavior26．After the phone call,the author learned that______.A．her daughter’s strong character should be softenedB．she should constructively deal with conflictC．her daughter should control her behaviorD．she should admit her failure as a mother27．According to Amy,what should the author say if the same situation happens again?A．“Do you really think you can just walk out the door like that?”B．“It’s not safe to be out so late.What about tomorrow afternoon?”C．“It doesn’t matter whether you go out or not.I will support you.”D．“You have been disrespectful and can’t go out tonight.Is that clear?”Laughing together is an important way for people to connect and bond.And though the causes of laughter can vary widely across individuals and groups,the sound of a laugh is usually recognizable between people belonging to different cultures.But what about animals?Do they“laugh”?And are the causes of animal and human laughter alike?In humans,people may laugh when they hear a joke,or when they see something that they think is funny,though it’s unknown if animals’intelligence includes what humans would call a sense of humor.However,many animals produce sounds during play that are unique to that pleasant social interaction.Researchers consider such vocalizations to be similar to human laughter. Recently,scientists investigated play vocalization to see how common it was among animals. The team identified65species that“laughed”while playing—most were mammals(哺乳动物),but a few bird species demonstrated playful laughter too.Reports of playful laughter were notably absent in studies describing fish,perhaps because there is some question as to whether or not play exists at all in that animal group.This new study could help scientists to analyze the origins of human laughter.But how can we identify play?Unlike fighting,play is usually repetitive and happens independently of other social behaviors,said lead study author Sasha Winkler,a doctor of biological anthropology at the University of California.When it comes to identifying it,“you know it when you see it,”Winkler told Live Science.One sign is that primates—our closest relatives—have a“play face”that is similar to the expressions of humans who are playing.When Winkler previously worked with rhesus macaques,she had noticed that the monkeys panted(喘气)quietly while playing.Many other primates are also known to vocalize during play,she said,so a hypothesis(laughter in humans is thought to have originated during play)supported by the play-related panting laughter of many primate species was put forward.People now still laugh during play,but we also integrate laughter into language and non-play behaviors,using laughter in diverse ways to express a range of emotions that may be positive or negative.Human laughter notably differs from other animals’laughter inanother important way:its volume.People broadcast their laughter loudly,often as a way of establishing inclusion.By comparison,when most animals laugh,the sound is very quiet—just loud enough to be heard by the laugher’s partner.“It’s really fascinating that so many animals have a similar function of vocalization during play,”Winkler told Live Science.“But we do have these unique parts of human laughter that are also an important area for future study."28．What is the main purpose of the passage?A．To explain causes of animal and human laughter.B．To assess complexities regarding animal laughter.C．To present findings on the existence of animal laughter.D．To analyze differences between animal and human laughter.29．What can we learn from this passage?A．Animal laughter is even noticeable in fish.B．Animal laughter is hard to recognize during play.C．People have learned to combine play with laughter.D．People laugh loudly because they want to involve others.30．What is probably the focus of future study on laughter?A．Distinctive features of human laughter.B．Different functions of animal laughter.C．The origin and development of human laughter.D．The relationship between animal laughter and intelligence.Faced with an attempt by a new chatbot to imitate(模仿)his own songs,the musician Nick Cave delivered a strong response:it was“an absolutely horrible attempt”.He understood that AI was in its babyhood,but could only conclude that the true horror might be that“it will forever be in its babyhood”.While a robot might one day be able to create a song, he wrote,it would never grow beyond“a kind of burlesque(滑稽的模仿)”,because robots-being composed of data-are unable to suffer,while songs arise out of suffering.Fans of Cave and his band will agree that his music is inimitable,but that doesn’t mean they would necessarily be able to tell the difference.A few days before Cave’s remarks, experts were asked to distinguish between four genuine artworks and their AI imitations. Their conclusions were wrong five times out of12,and they were only unitedly right in oneD．The quality of AI art dismisses concerns about intellectual property. 34．Which would be the best title for the passage?A．The Creative Thief:AI Makes Perfect ArtB．AI in Art:A Battle That Must Be FoughtC．Threat or Opportunity:The Impact of AI on ArtD．The Rise of AI Art:What It Means to Human Artists四、七选五B．This is especially so when it comes to staying fit.C．Not having a clearly defined exercise plan can hurt.D．We often wish to go back to our two-year-old selves.E．For instance,you can schedule a weekly gym visit with friends.F．Still,there’s a real disconnect between what we know and what we do.G．The most puzzling part of our inactive nature is that we don’t start out that way.五、阅读表达阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。

市西城区高三英语二模试题与答案完整版

市西城区高三英语二模试题与答案HEN system office room 【HEN16H-HENS2AHENS8Q8-HENH1688】西城区高三模拟测试英语本试卷共10页，共150分。

考试时长120分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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

每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

例：What is the man going to read?A. A newspaper.B. A magazine.C. A book.答案是A。

1. What is the weather like now?A. B. C.2. How far is the market?A. It’s around the corner.B. It’s 15 minutes’ walk.C. It’s one block away.3. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A dinner party.B. A beach sport.C. A weekend plan.4. Which club will the man probably choose?A. Chess club.B. Poetry club.C. Debate club.5. What is the woman going to do?A. Visit Lisa.B. Go to church.C. Havea class.第二节（共10小题；每小题分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

2020-2021学年北京市西城区实验学校高三英语二模试题及答案解析

2020-2021学年北京市西城区实验学校高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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AIn his 402nd anniversary year, Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer. But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616, and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince. Unlike Shakespeare's large body of plays,poems and sonnets (十四行诗), Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》), A Dream under the Southern bough, and Dream of Handan. The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative, a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare, Tang's success rode the wave of a renaissance (复兴) in theater as an artistic practice. As in Shakespeare'sEngland, Tang's works became hugely popular inChinatoo. During Tang'sChina, his plays were enjoyed performed, and changed. Kunqu Opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture. Combining northern tune and southern music, kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language, music, dance movements and gestures. Tang's works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera, and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other, there are many things they share in common, such e humanity of their drama, their heroic figures, their love for poetic language, a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1. Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To describe Shakespeare's anniversary.B. To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C. To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D. To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xianzu.2. What's possibly one of the main theme of Tang's works?A. Social reality.B. Female dreams.C. Human emotions.D. Political environment.3. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A. The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tang's works.B. Tang's success in copying Shakespeare's styles.C. The way Kunqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D. Tang's popularity for his poetic language and music.BThe secrets of dreaming are always interesting psychologists. It is generally acknowledged in the field that dreams people have during this time betweenchildhood and full adulthood, that’s around 30, are the strongest and most influential. Yet not enough is known about the repeated patterns of dreaming. Researchers are still trying to answer a basic question: How does dreaming relate to the life experiences and developmental challenges?G. William Domhoff and Adam Schneider, at theUniversityofCalifornia, help to answer this question by examining the lengthy dream series of two individuals, “Izzy” and “Jasmine”. Izzy provided a collection of 4, 329 dream reports from between the ages of 12 and 25, while Jasmine provided 664 dreams recorded between the ages of 14 and 25.Large collections of dreams like these pose challenges to researchers. Until recently, the means of studying dream series was to employ a team of recorders who take the time to code each dream for a predetermined(预先确定的)number of content categories, and then compare their results. Nowadays, digital technologies enable the analysis of language usage in dreams with high speed, accuracy, and objectivity. This marks a revolutionary advance in the science of dreaming. However,itcan only lead so far.To gain more specific and detailed insights, Domhoff and Schneider tailored word strings(词串)for each dreamer, mixing elements of traditional research with digital tools for analyzing large data sets. For Izzy these word strings included “family and s”, “celebrities” and “fantasy”, while the word strings they created for Jasmine included “familiar places,” electrical equipment” and “music”. The researchers used these word strings to identify connections between their dreams and real lives. Surprisingly, the results of the analysis revealed a great deal of consistency(一致性)and continuity in both sets of dreams. Izzy pays much attention to pop culture, and has affection for famous actors. Jasmine is an accomplished musician and performer.“The frequencies of dream elements show the intensity(强度)of the dreamer’s personal concern with thatelement in waking thought,” Domhoff and Schneider conclude. For anyone who still claims dreaming is merely random nonsense from the brain and mental world, these findings are hard to explain away.4. What do psychologists agree with about dreams?A. Dreams are influenced by life experiences.B. Dreaming is never nonsense from the brain.C. Dreams in one’s teens and twenties are strongest.D The patterns of dreaming are usually repeated.5. What does “it” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to?A. The collection of dreams.B. Research into dreaming.C. The digital method.D. The challenge for psychologists.6. How do the researchers conduct their study?A. By analyzing large data sets.B. By developing individualized word strings.C. By identifying the patterns of dreaming.D. By making comparison with traditional research.7. Which can be the best title for the text?A. New tech, new findingB. Dreams: reflections of waking realityC. Lives, languages, dreamsD. Life experiences: elements of mental worldCResearchers say spicy tomatoes could soon be on the menu thanks to the rise of gene-editing technology.It's not the first time that experts have claimed techniques could develop fruit with unusual features: scientists have already been looking at changing the color1 of kiwi fruit and bettering the taste of strawberries.But researchers inBrazilandIrelandsay such methods could also offer practical advantages, with hot tomatoes offering a new way of harvesting the pungent chemicals found in peppers known as capsaicinoids, which make food taste “hot”.“Capsaicinoids are valuable. They are used as painkillers and there are some researches showing that theypromote weight loss,” said Agustin Zsogon from a Brazilian university, a co-author of a new article arguing for the benefits of engineering hot tomatoes.Writing in the journal Trends in Plant Science, the researchers say peppers are difficult crops to grow and low productive. Worse still, it is tricky to keep the pungency of the fruits table. By contrast, tomato production is high and the plant is well-studied. “You could produce the capsaicinoids in a more cost-effective manner,” said Zsogon.Tomatoes and peppers developed from a common ancestor, but separated about 19 million years ago. “All these genes to produce capsaicinoids exist in the tomato, they are just not active,” said Zsogon. “Using gene-editing technology, it is likely to switch these genes back on in tomatoes, making the fruit more special”, he said.8. Why are the tomatoes made hot by the researchers?A. To test the gene-editing technologyB. To improve the amount of the tomatoesC. To explore ways to harvest more capsaicinoids.D. To make the tomatoes more delicious.9. For what purpose can capsaicinoids be used according to the text?A. To put on weight.B. To ease the pain.C. To improve sleep.D. To better the look.10. What is Zsogon's attitude to the gene-editing technology?A. Confident.B. Critical.C. Anxious.D. Doubtful.11. What's the main idea of the text?A. An introduction to gene-editing plants.B. Creating hot tomatoes by gene-editing.C. Problems with capsaicinoid production.D. The procedure of producing capsaicinoids.DWater keeps us alive. When it runs out, we have a problem.About one out of four people on the planet are facing a shortage of water. Seventeen countries around the world are dealing with high-water stress. This means they are using almost all the water they have access to. Many are dry countries. Some waste much of their water. Some may currently use too much of their groundwater that they should be saving. Several big cities face acute shortages. These include Sao Paulo, Brazil; Chennai, India; and Cape Town, South Africa. A year ago, Cape Town faced nay Zero-the day when all its dams would he dry.Climate change adds to the risk of water shortages. Rainfall is less steady. The water supply becomes lessreliable. The days grow hotter. More water evaporates(蒸发)from lakes and rivers even as demand for water increases. By 2030, the number of cities in the high-stress category may have risen to 45 and include almost 470 million people.All over the world, farmers compete with city residents for water. Rich urban places, such as Los Angeles, use too much water for pools and golf courses. But the worst problem is the growth of cities. Bangalore, India, for example, had a few years with little rain. It built over its many lakes or filled them with city waste. The lakes are no longer the rain water storage tanks they once were. Bangalore now imports water. A lot of the imported water, however, gets lost on the way to Bangalore.To address this issue, what can be done? First, cities can plug leaks in their water distribution system. Wastewater can be recycled. Rain can be harvested and saved for hard times. Lakes and wetlands can be cleaned up and old wells can be restored. And farmers can switch from water-intensive crops like rice to less-thirsty crops like millet(小米).Experts are looking at ways to reduce the number of people on the planet. They are looking at ways to reduce the size of cities. They are looking for ways to encourage people, factories and farmers to use less water.12. What can we know from Paragraph 2?A. A quarter of the world's population is living with water shortages.B. Nearly all countries are facing acute water shortages now.C. Underground water should he used to meet the water demand.D. Measures have been taken to deal with the water shortage in India.13. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A. Rainfall is not as steady as before.B. Climate change may lead to water shortages.C. The water supply relies more on rainfall.D. Hotter weather changes the water demand.14. What can farmers do to deal with water shortage?A. Plug leaks in the water distribution system.B. Clean up lakes and wetlands and restore wells.C. Reduce the number of people in the cities.D. Grow less-water consumption crops instead.15. What will be discussed if the passage continues?A. How to prevent from climate change.B. How to inspire people to save water.C. How to recycle wastewater in citiesD. How to make people get access to clean water.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。

北京市西城区高三英语二模试题与答案

西城区高三模拟测试英语本试卷共10页，共150分。

考试时长120分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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

每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

例：What is the man going to readA. A newspaper.B. A magazine.C. A book.答案是A。

1. What is the weather like nowA. B. C.2. How far is the marketA. It’s around the corner.B. It’s 15 minutes’ walk.C. It’s one block away.3. What are the two speakers talking aboutA. A dinner party.B. A beach sport.C. A weekend plan.4. Which club will the man probably chooseA. Chess club.B. Poetry club.C. Debate club.5. What is the woman going to doA. Visit Lisa.B. Go to church.C. Have aclass.第二节（共10小题；每小题分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。

听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. Who is MaryA. The speakers’ colleague.B. The speakers’ neighbor.C. The speakers’ relative.7. What will the speakers do for the SmithsA. Take a group picture.B. Buy a lovely gift.C. Make an album.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

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l woke up one morning with six hungry kids and just 75 cents in my pocket. Their father was gone. He had never been much more than a presence they 1_______. Now that he had decided to leave, there would be no more beatings, 2_______ no food either.l washed the kids and then 3_______ them into my old 51 Chevy and drove off to find a job.l tried to 4_______ whoever would listen that I was willing to learn anything. I had to have a job. The last place we went to was the Big Wheel truck stop. They needed someone from 1 1 pm to7 am. They paid $0.65 an hour and I could start immediately.l called the babysitter and 5_______ with her. We came to an agreement—$1 a night. So every morning I gave her $1 of my tip money— 6 half of what I averaged every night!As weeks went by, the tires on my Chevy began to leak. One miserable morning, l 7_______ myself to the car and found four tires in the back seat. New tires! Had angels (天使) taken up residence in Indiana? I 8_______.l was now working six nights instead of five and it still wasn't enough. Christmas was coming and there was no money for toys. Clothes were a worry too.On Christmas Eve the usual customers were drinking coffee in the Big Wheel. There were the truckers, Les, Frank, and Jim. These 9_______ all just sat around and talked. When it was time for me to go home, I found several boxes in my Chevy filled with little jeans, toys and an enormous turkey. I could not believe my eyes!l was crying with gratitude. And I will never forget the joy on the faces of my little ones that 10_______ morning.Yes, there were angels in Indiana that long-ago December morning. And they all hung out at the Big Wheel truck stop.1. A. ignored B. appreciated C. feared D. recognized2. A. so B. but C. because D. or3. A. loaded B. moved C. invited D. handed4. A. question B. teach C. consult D. convince5. A. argued B. bargained C. agreed D. planned6. A. only B. definitely C. fully D. clearly7. A. dragged B. rolled C. directed D. carried8. A. prayed B. concluded C. announced D. wondered9. A. visitors B. regulars C. neighbors D. strangers10. A. comfortable B. satisfying C. precious D. educational第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。

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2024北京西城高三二模英语2024.5本试卷共14 页，共100 分。

考试时长90 分钟。

考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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

You may have heard of the famous workplace communication software, Slack. Many companies use Slack to virtually communicate across teams. What most people don’t know is that Slack, despite its 1 , was never meant to exist. In fact, the company who developed Slack actually had been hoping to create the next popular video game. But after raising millions of dollars to fund the game development, the company ultimately 2 the project because the game failed to attract enough users.The 3 goal of the company wasn’t achieved. However, during the process of creating their game, something else happened. The team realized that the 4 system they created to accompany the game was worth investing more time in. And they 5 to invent the communication system idea for one of the fastest-growing startups (初创公司) in history, and Slack was born.An outcome-focused company might have just moved on from the failed video game or, worse, continued investing resources, risking further negative outcomes. But 6 , this company didn’t do that. 7 , they had been paying attention to the process. Focusing on the process allowed this company to 8 and redefine their desired outcome.You’ve probably heard a quote or two in your life about the 9 of “the journey”—how often the journey is more significant and impactful than the 10 . The company that developed Slack understood this principle, and by focusing on the process rather than the outcome, they were able to achieve greater success than they first had hoped for.1. A. problem B. history C. success D. limitation2. A. took down B. shut down C. cut down D. passed down3. A. immediate B. general C. real D. initial4. A. chat B. sign C. control D. power5. A. intended B. managed C. pretended D. promised6. A. luckily B. naturally C. likely D. hopefully7. A. Therefore B. Still C. Thus D. Instead8. A. predict B. achieve C. adapt D. watch9. A. origin B. challenge C. importance D. purpose10. A. distance B. destination C. determination D. direction第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。

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2023届北京市西城高三二模英语试题一、听力选择题1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A．At home.B．In a hotel.C．At a grocery.2. Where does the conversation take place?A．At a fast-food restaurant.B．At a supermarket.C．On a plane.3.A．The man can count on her for financial matters.B．She is not suitable to be taken by the group.C．Good calculating ability is one of her specialties.D．Every member of the group should handle financial matters.4. What is the woman?A．A professor.B．A student.C．A reporter.5. Which color hair does the missing girl have?A．Red.B．Black.C．Brown.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. How long can a mouse live at most?A．Three years.B．Twenty years.C．Seventy years.2. What affects the lifetime of animals according to scientists?A．The diet.B．The behavior.C．The heart rate.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. When is the conversation probably taking place?A．In June.B．In August.C．In September.2. Why did the speakers go to the museum?A．It’s their history homework.B．Their teacher took them there.C．Someone advised them to go there.3. What did the woman find most impressive?A．The number of historical pieces.B．The unique design of the building.C．The collection of literature.4. How will the speakers probably go back to the hotel?A．By bicycle.B．By subway.C．On foot.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

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2023届北京市西城高三二模英语试题(含答案解析)2023届北京市西城高三二模英语试题(含答案解析)一、听力理解（共30小题；每小题1分，满分30分）Section A1. B2. C3. A4. C5. B6. A7. C8. B9. A10. C11. A12. B13. A14. C16. A17. B18. C19. A20. BSection B21. C22. B23. A24. B25. A26. B27. C28. A29. C30. B二、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）31. C33. D34. B35. D36. A37. C38. B39. D40. C41. A42. D43. C44. B45. A46. D47. C48. B49. A50. D三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）51. A52. C53. D54. B55. A56. C57. D58. B59. C60. A61. D62. B63. A64. B65. D66. A67. C68. D69. C70. B四、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）71. of72. if73. for74. his75. to76. as77. but78. that79. will80. themselves五、短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）81. articles -> the articles82. The -> A83. where -> when84. and -> or85. At -> In86. not -> no87. which -> who88. were -> was89. eating -> eat90. to -> with六、书面表达（满分25分）Dear Principal,I am writing to express my deep concern about the poor maintenance of our school's sports facilities. As a student at this institution, I believe it is essential to have well-maintained sports facilities that will benefit not only the students but also the school as a whole.Firstly, the current condition of the sports facilities is deplorable. The tennis courts have cracked surfaces, the basketball hoops are rusty, and the running track is full of potholes. These conditions not only pose a safety risk to students but also hinder our ability to fully enjoy and participate in sports activities. A proper maintenance plan should be implemented to ensure that the facilities are safe and in good working condition.Secondly, a well-maintained sports facility will greatly enhance our school's reputation. With well-kept facilities, we can attract more talented athletes and host sporting events. This will not only boost school spirit but also provide opportunities for students to showcase their talents and excel in sports. Moreover, a well-equipped and maintained sports facility will make our school more appealing to prospective students and their parents.Lastly, regular maintenance of sports facilities is a cost-effective solution. Ignoring maintenance issues will only lead to more significant problems in the long run, resulting in higher repair costs. By investing in regular maintenance, we can prevent major damage and extend the lifespan of the facilities. This will save the school money in the future and ensure a sustainable approach to maintaining the sports facilities.In conclusion, I strongly urge the school administration to prioritize the maintenance of our sports facilities. Doing so will not only create a safer and more enjoyable environment for students but also boost our school's reputation and save costs in the long run. I believe that a well-maintained sports facility is imperative for our school's overall development and success.Thank you for your attention to this matter.Yours sincerely,[Your Name]参考译文：亲爱的校长：我写信是为了表达我对学校体育设施维护不善的深切关注。

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西城区高三模拟测试英语本试卷共9页，共120分。

考试时长100分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

例：It’s so nice to hear from her again. _____, we last met more than thirty years ag o.A．What’s more B．That’s to sayC．In other words D．Believe it or not答案是D。

1. —Ted’s flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He _____ be very tired after such a long trip.—Yes, especially after workingall night before the flight.A. mustB. needC. mightD. dare2. _____ there is still a long way to go, we believe that the doctor-patient relationship in China is gradually improving.A. BecauseB. UnlessC. AlthoughD. Once3. A new engineer was appointed to deal with the products _____by customers.A. returningB. returnedC. to returnD. return4. Astronomers have discovered that three planets have sizes and temperatures similar to _____ o f Earth.A. themB. theseC. thoseD. ones5. —Honey, shall we adopt a dog—Adopting a pet depends on _____ we have the ability to care for it. are so busy.A. thatB. whetherC. whichD. what6. _____ your strengths and weaknesses will help you achieve your dreams.A. KnownB. KnowC. KnowingD. Being known7. —Mom, is Dad coming to pick us up—Yes, I am sure he _____ on the platform when we pull into the station.A. standsB. stoodC. has stoodD. will be standing8. With a science project _____, Kevin spent his entire weekend in the library.A. to completeB. having completedC. completingD. completed9. The moment _____ I learned the results of the competition was one of the happiest times in m ylife.A. whichB. whenC. whereD. why10. Last year, every employee in our company _____a physical examination free of charge.A. offeredB. was offeredC. has offeredD. had been offered11. —It’s so convenient to use cellphones to pay the subway fare.— of the idea is really brilliant.B. WheneverC. WhateverD. Whoever12. Upon arriving home, Lilyfoundthat her husband _____ a beautiful candlelight dinner.A. had preparedB. is preparingC. has preparedD. would prepare13. When _____, the new bridge will reduce travel time between the two cities from twohours to thirty minutes.A. builtB. buildingC. buildD. to build14. If it had not been for the kind guide, we _____our way in the mountains.A. would loseB. had lostC. would have lostD. lost15. —By the time we _____ to the movie theater, the tickets may be sold out.—Don’t worry. I told Jane we might be late and she will buy our tickets.A. gotB. had gotC. will getD. get第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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西城区高三模拟测试试卷英语2022.5本试卷共15页，共100分。

考试时长90分钟。

考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

西城区高三模拟测试试卷英语2022.5 第1页（共15页）第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I woke up one morning with six hungry kids and just 75 cents in my pocket. Their father was gone. He had never been much more than a presence they 1 . Now that he had decided to leave, there would be no more beatings, 2 no food either. I washed the kids and then 3 them into myold 51 Chevy and drove off to find a job.I tried to 4 whoever would listen that I waswilling to learn anything. I had to have a job. The lastplace we went to was the Big Wheel truck stop. They needed someone from 11 pm to 7 am. They paid $0.65 an hour and I could start immediately.I called the babysitter and 5 with her. We came to an agreement—$1 a night. So every morning I gave her $1 of my tip money— 6 half of what I averaged every night!As weeks went by, the tires on my Chevy began to leak. One miserable morning, I 7 myself to the car and found four tires in the back seat. New tires! Had angels (天使) taken up residence in Indiana? I 8 .I was now working six nights instead of five and it still wasn’t enough. Christmas was coming and there was no money for toys. Clothes were a worry too.On Christmas Eve the usual customers were drinking coffee in the Big Wheel. There were the truckers, Les, Frank, and Jim. These 9 all just sat around and talked. When it was time for me to go home, I found several boxes in my Chevy filled with little jeans, toys and an enormous turkey. I could not believe my eyes!I was crying with gratitude. And I will never forget the joy on the faces of my little ones that 10 morning.Yes, there were angels in Indiana that long-ago December morning. And they all hung out at the Big Wheel truck stop.1. A. ignored B. appreciated C. feared D. recognized2. A. so B. but C. because D. or3. A. loaded B. moved C. invited D. handed4. A. question B. teach C. consult D. convince5. A. argued B. bargained C. agreed D. planned6. A. only B. definitely C. fully D. clearly7. A. dragged B. rolled C. directed D. carried8. A. prayed B. concluded C. announced D. wondered9. A. visitors B. regulars C. neighbors D. strangers10. A. comfortable B. satisfying C. precious D. educational第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。

2023-2024学年北京市西城区高三下学期二模考试英语试卷(含详细答案解析)

2023-2024学年北京市西城区高三下学期二模考试英语试卷一、阅读理解：本大题共14小题，共28分。

AMuseum ToursThere are many ways to visit SAAM and the Renwick Gallery and they’re all free!Gallery Tours for All Ages● Group ToursGroup tours are available by request for adult groups of eight or more. Choose from a variety of themes, including current special exhibitions. Request 3 to 4 weeks in advance.● Walk-in ToursWalk-in tours are sometimes available. Check with the Information Desk when you arrive. If a walk-in tour is scheduled for that day:SAAM walk-in tours start at 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. every day of the week and 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.Renwick walk-in tours start at 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. every day except Sunday. There are no tours on Sundays.● Self-guided ToursSelf-guided tours using your smartphone are available throughout SAAM. Scan the QR codes to bring lots of information to your fingertips!Access ProgramsFree tours are available online and in our galleries at SAAM or the Renwick Gallery:–in American Sign Language (ASL);–for people with low vision;–for people with mental disorders and their care partners.There is no minimum group size for Access tours.School ToursWe welcome learners of all abilities and from all settings. School tours at SAAM and the Renwick Gallery are:–for kindergarten through college;–in line with national curriculum standards;–interactive and interdisciplinary.School tours last 60 minutes. Want more time in the galleries? Ask about additional activities. Request 4 to 6 weeks in advance.Virtual Programs● Online School Tours:–for 3rd grade through 12th grade;–in line with national curriculum standards;–40 to 60 minutes long.Request 4 to 6 weeks in advance.● Online Adult Tours:–available by request;–45 to 60 minutes long;–focus on a variety of themes, including highlights and special exhibitions;–interactive and conversational.Request 4 to 6 weeks in advance.1.If you want to take a walk-in tour, you can visit the SAAM Gallery at ______.A. 12:00 pm on MondayB. 4:30 pm on WednesdayC. 1:00 pm on SundayD. 3:30 pm on Tuesday2.What do we know about the Access Programs?A. Tours are available in English only.B. There is a minimum group size of 8 for Access tours.C. People with mental illness can visit the galleries with their care partners.D. People with poor sight cannot have access to the free tours in the galleries.3.From the passage, we can know ______.A. SAAM and the Renwick Gallery offer paid tours for adult groupsB. school tours are consistent with educational curriculum standardsC. requests for online tours should be made at least 3 weeks in advanceD. visitors can use smartphones to enjoy self-guided tours in Renwick GalleryBIn the state of Georgia, one farmer has made it his mission not only to feed the hungry but to help them grow their own food in their own backyard.“My main goal is to make sure that underserved communities that have been excluded or overlooked have access to locally grown food,” said Bobby Wilson, who operates the nonprofit Metro Atlanta Urban Farm. Since 2009, Wilson has taught thousands of people how to plant and grow their own vegetables and prepare meals with them, including onions, garlic, cucumbers, tomatoes, collard greens, squash, and eggplant.“Not only can you learn from my 35 years of doing this type of work,” Wilson said, “but you can learn from our community gardeners who are growing food in a natural way.”Wilson, the first college graduate in his family, worked with the University of Georgia for more than 20 years, bringing gardening education and programs to public housing complexes, schools and churches throughout Metro Atlanta. Through his work, he saw a great need for fresh, healthy food in low-income urban communities.When he retired in 2009, he used a portion of his retirement savings to purchase the farm and help fill the gap.“I saw the need,” Wilson said. “Plus, when you retire, you should do something you really enjoy.”He estimates with the rising price of food, people could save thousands yearly by growing their own fruits and vegetables. He also points out the health benefits that fresh produce brings.Millions of households in the US are struggling to feed their families. And this is what motivates Wilson’s efforts.“When small and disadvantaged farmers didn’t have the avenue to get rid of that produce because people were not coming out to buy, we had an opportunity to help keep them alive,” Wilson said. “We were buying food from African American farmers who did not have outlets and giving it away.”Wilson continues to offer free food to those in need at a drive-through giveaway every week, where families can secure healthy produce.Over the years, Wilson says he has hosted a lot of students in grades K-12 for farm tours and agriculturalS.T.E.M. field trips. He works with farmers and gardeners of all ages and skill levels, from preschoolers to seniors, to provide education and access to affordable produce.“ We’re more than just a farm,” he said. “We’re about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, because at the end of the day, I want my grandchildren to have it better than what I have it today.”4.Wilson started the Metro Atlanta Urban Farm mainly to ______.A. make a livingB. pursue his careerC. promote health awarenessD. help the communities5.We can learn from the passage that ______.A. Wilson’s farm has been around for over 30 yearsB. Wilson undertakes some educational initiatives at the farmC. some small and disadvantaged farmers joined Wilson’s farmD. thousands of students have attended Wilson’s classes on farming6.What does Wilson think of his farm?A. Underestimated.B. Unexpected.C. Imperfect.D. Promising.CWhen people hear “artificial intelligence,” many envision “big data.” There’s a reason for that: some of the most important AI breakthroughs in the past decade have relied on enormous data sets. But AI is not only about large data sets, and research in “small data” approaches has grown extensively over the past decade—with so-called transfer learning as an especially promising example. Also known as “fine-tuning,” transfer learning is helpful in settings where you have little data on the task of interest but abundant data on a related problem. The way it works is that you first train a model using a big data set and then retrain slightly using a smaller data set related to your specific problem.Research in transfer learning approaches has grown impressively over the past 10 years. In a new report for Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), we examined current and projected progress in scientific research across “small data” approaches. Our analysis found that transfer learning stands out as a category that has experienced the most consistent and highest research growth on average since 2010. This growth has even outpaced the larger and more established field of reinforcement learning, which in recent years has attracted widespread attention.Small data approaches such as transfer learning offer numerous advantages over more data-intensive methods. By enabling the use of AI with less data, they can bolster progress in areas where little or no data exist, such as in forecasting natural disasters that occur relatively rarely or in predicting the risk of disease for a population set that does not have digital health records.Another way of thinking about the value of transfer learning is in terms of generalization. A recurring challenge in the use of AI is that models need to “generalize” beyond their training data. Because transfer learning models work by transferring knowledge from one task to another, they are very helpful in improving generalization in the new task, even if only limited data were available.Moreover, by using pretrained models, transfer learning can speed up training time and could also reduce the amount of computational resources needed to train algorithms (算法). This efficiency is significant, considering that the process of training one large neural (神经系统的) network requires considerable energy.Despite the growth in research, transfer learning has received relatively little visibility. The existence of techniques such as transfer learning does not seem to have reached the awareness of the broader space of policy makers and business leaders in positions of making important decisions about AI funding and adoption. By acknowledging the success of small data techniques like transfer learning—and distributing resources to support their widespread use—we can help overcome some of the common misconceptions regarding the role of data in AI and facilitate innovation in new directions.7.What does the underlined word “bolster” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Promote.B. Seek.C. Track.D. Monitor.8.In which of the following settings can transfer learning be best applied?A. Predicting the frequency of floods in Amazon rainforest.B. Designing a program that can read handwritten documents.C. Forecasting the number of people infected with an unknown illness.D. Predicting house prices based on basic features like area and location.9.What is the writer’s attitude towards transfer learning?A. Doubtful.B. Optimistic.C. Critical.D. Unconcerned.10.Which would be the best title for the passage?A. Transfer Learning: Where Does It Best Fit?B. Small Data Are Also Crucial for Advancing AIC. Transfer Learning Powers Technological AdvancesD. Big Data vs. Small Data: Which Is the Future of AI?DCan you imagine getting a major dental procedure without novocaine (一种麻醉药)? A scientist colleague of mine recently told me, rather than use it, he used a “focus in” meditation (冥想) technique to direct all of his attention to his mouth with as much calming equanimity as he could gather. Doing so transformed the pain for a few minutes.A stream of scientific articles suggests that there are benefits in turning toward discomfort or negative emotions with acceptance. In addition, all of us can gain from finding ways to cope with stress and suffering—particularly when larger circumstances are beyond our control. As a researcher who has studied meditation for more than 20 years, I believe that the cultivation of equanimity can help.It’s important to first define the idea of turning toward discomfort. I’m not advocating for people to put themselves in dangerous positions. But when we push ourselves into challenging or embarrassing situations, much like trainers who push athletes just past their comfort zone to make gains, learning often happens.My own research indicates that meditation provides an ideal way to practice turning toward discomfort—particularly when it trains up one’s equanimity. In my laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University, we conducted several clinical trials on developing equanimity during mindfulness meditation training. This approach includes guided meditation exercises such as using a matter-of-fact voice to label uncomfortable feelings in the body or welcoming uncomfortable feelings by saying “yes” aloud each time a feeling is detected.We hired 153 stressed adults and offered them a mindfulness meditation training program with or without training in equanimity. Our equanimity skills training group had significantly better outcomes on several measures. After just 14 days of training, for example, the participants who learned equanimity skills had significantly lower biological stress responses when asked to deliver a difficult speech and solve math problems in front of experts in white lab coats. This group also had significantly lower blood pressure and stress levels. In the days after training, people introduced to equanimity exercises also reported significantly higher positive emotions and well-being throughout the day and more meaningful social interactions than participants who received mindfulness training without the equanimity component. It was as though developing equanimity had transformed their emotional reactivity to stress, helping them better appreciate and enjoy daily life’s many little positive experiences and making them more curious and open to connecting with others.We are expanding on this work in several ways—including through the development of an app that offers equanimity training on demand and with trials involving participants with stress-related gastrointestinal (胃肠的) disorders. Meanwhile other scientists are further exploring equanimity’s power. We are convinced we can each build our resilience (恢复力) on a personal level by cultivating greater acceptance of our experience—good or bad, painful or pleasant—in the present moment.11.What can be learned about equanimity?A. It is a state of mental calmness.B. It is a form of negative emotions.C. It is a replacement for novocaine.D. It is the result of mindfulness meditation.12.Which of the following is a good example of equanimity training?A. Ignoring discomfort totally.B. Detecting unusual behavior.C. Keeping emotions to oneself.D. Seeing negative feelings objectively.13.Paragraph 5 is written to show ______.A. the benefits of developing equanimityB. the procedure of mindfulness meditationC. the performances of two meditation training groupsD. the relationship between equanimity and well-being14.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Stress contributes to physical disorders.B. Pleasant experiences result in greater equanimity.C. People are likely to have easy access to equanimity training.D. Resilience can help people gain more acceptance of hardship.二、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共10分。

西城高考二模英语试卷

Part I Listening Comprehension (25 points)Section A (5 points)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) The man doesn't understand the directions. B) The man doesn't havea map. C) The woman doesn't know the way. D) The woman is driving.2. A) The woman is a teacher. B) The man is a student. C) The woman is a librarian. D) The man is looking for a book.3. A) The man will call her later. B) The woman will come back soon. C) The man will visit the woman tomorrow. D) The woman will call the man back.4. A) The man is going to the library. B) The woman is going to the bookstore. C) The man will borrow a book from the woman. D) The woman will lend a book to the man.5. A) The man is going to take a train. B) The woman is going to take a bus. C) The man will take a taxi. D) The woman will drive.Section B (10 points)In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, there will be some questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation 16. A) To discuss a project. B) To plan a trip. C) To prepare for an exam.D) To review a book.7. A) They will work on the project together. B) They will divide the work. C) They will meet again next week. D) They will submit the project next month.8. A) They will go to the library. B) They will take a walk. C) Theywill go to the coffee shop. D) They will go to the gym.Conversation 29. A) To discuss a business plan. B) To plan a company event. C) To review a financial report. D) To solve a company problem.10. A) The man will make a presentation. B) The woman will provide feedback. C) They will discuss the next steps. D) They will invite other team members.Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Section A (20 points)Read the following four passages, and answer the questions below each passage. Choose the best answer (A), (B), (C) or (D) and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1.Passage 1In recent years, the popularity of online learning has been increasing. Many people believe that online learning offers more flexibility and convenience compared to traditional classroom settings. However, some argue that online learning may lack the personal interaction and guidance that students need to succeed.Questions 11-1511. What is the main topic of the passage?A) The advantages of online learning.B) The disadvantages of online learning.C) The differences between online and traditional learning.D) The popularity of online learning.12. What is the author's opinion about online learning?A) He strongly supports online learning.B) He strongly opposes online learning.C) He is neutral about online learning.D) He believes online learning is more beneficial than traditional learning.13. What is one advantage of online learning mentioned in the passage?A) It provides more personal interaction.B) It is more flexible and convenient.C) It is cheaper than traditional learning.D) It is more effective than traditional learning.14. What is one disadvantage of online learning mentioned in the passage?A) It lacks personal interaction.B) It is more expensive than traditional learning.C) It is less flexible than traditional learning.D) It is less effective than traditional learning.15. What is the main purpose of the passage?A) To inform readers about online learning.B) To persuade readers to choose online learning.C) To argue against online learning.D) To provide a balanced view of online learning.Passage 2The importance of exercise for children cannot be overstated. Regular physical activity not only improves physical health but also has a positive impact on mental well-being. Unfortunately, many children today are leading sedentary lifestyles, which can lead to various health problems in the long run.Questions 16-2016. What is the main topic of the passage?A) The benefits of exercise for children.B) The negative effects of sedentary lifestyles.C) The reasons why children are inactive.D) The importance of physical education in schools.17. What is one benefit of exercise for children mentioned in the passage?A) It improves academic performance.B) It reduces stress levels.C) It enhances social skills.D) It promotes healthy eating habits.18. What is one negative effect of sedentary lifestyles mentioned in the passage?A) It increases the risk of obesity.B) It improves cognitive function.C) It enhances academic performance.D) It promotes physical health.19. What is the author's main argument in the passage?A) Children should be encouraged to be active.B) Schools should provide more physical education.C) Parents should monitor their children's activity levels.D) Exercise is more important than academic success.20. What is the main purpose of the passage?A) To inform readers about the importance of exercise for children.B) To persuade readers to encourage their children to be active.C) To argue against sedentary lifestyles.D) To provide a balanced view of exercise for children.Section B (20 points)Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one word. Useonly the word given in the brackets if necessary. Mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1.In today's fast-paced world, (21) [challenge] is a constant. From workto personal life, we are constantly (22) [face] with new challenges and obstacles. However, with the right mindset and strategies, we can overcome these challenges and (23) [achieve] success.Firstly, it is important to maintain a positive attitude. A positive mindset can help us (24) [overcome] setbacks and continue moving forward. Secondly, setting clear goals is crucial. Goals provide us withdirection and motivation. Thirdly, developing strong problem-solving skills is essential. Being able to think critically and come up with effective solutions is key to (25) [overcome] challenges.Part III Writing (25 points)Write an essay of about 150 words on the following topic:"Is technology making our lives better or worse?"You should use the following key points to structure your essay:1. The impact of technology on daily life2. The positive aspects of technology3. The negative aspects of technology4. Your own opinion on the matterRemember to:- Write in a clear and coherent style.- Use appropriate vocabulary and grammar.- Ensure your essay is organized and structured.。

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