河南省2020届高三上学期入学摸底考试 英语 含答案
24届高三下学期开学摸底考试卷(新七省)01-2023-2024学年高中下学期开学摸底考试卷含答案
2024届高三下学期开学摸底考试卷（七省新高考通用）01地理（16+3模式）（考试时间：75分钟试卷满分：100分）注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
4．考试范围：高考全部内容。
一、选择题：本题共16小题，每小题3分，共48分。
在每小题给出的四个选项中，只有一项是符合题目要求的。
随着中国老龄化程度加深及经济社会转型，流动老人的流动原因呈现多样化趋势，包括务工经商、家属随迁、投靠亲友、拆迁搬家和异地养老等。
其中，异地养老与家属随迁是两类典型的老年人口流动原因。
前者是一种新兴养老模式，指老年人离开原本所居住地（往往以离开县级以上的地区为标志）后流动到另一地区，明确以养老为目的的流动方式；后者是一种相对传统的养老模式，指以照顾孙辈为主要目的而流入子女家庭所在地。
这两类老年群体在迁入地的居留意愿存在一定差异（如下表）。
完成1-3题。
1．异地养老的老年群体在迁入地的居留意愿高于家属随迁老年群体，其主要取决于（）A．自身经济能力B．迁入地医疗条件C．自身消费观念D．迁入地户籍政策2．异地养老群体中，流入特大及超大城市的居留意愿比流入中等城市的低，可能是因为（）①特大及超大城市消费水平高①特大和超大城市人均服务资源少①中等城市亲朋好友少，人际关系简单①不少中等城市环境优美A．①①B．①①C．①①D．①①3．为提升老年人在迁入城市的居留意愿，建议（）A．全面放开老年群体落户条件B．创造适合老年人的就业创业机会C．禁止用社会资金发展养老产业D．推动不同城市之间养老服务联动无花果是一种喜光、耐高温、耐旱的落叶灌木，无花果成熟后松软细嫩，营养价值很高。
土耳其是地中海沿岸无花果种植面积最大的国家，主要分布于艾登省德雷斯河北岸的无花果农户在果成熟后采摘下来，放在树下托盘上晾晒几天，晾干才装车运往市场。
2020届河南省天一大联考高三上学期一模考试英语试卷及答案
绝密★启用前2020届河南省天一大联考高三上学期一模考试英语试卷考生注意：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结来后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有2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秒钟的时间来冋筲有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B.£9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. What does the man want to do?A. Interview the manager.B.Find an office.C. Wait for the manager.2. What does the mother want the boy to do?A. Read a book.B. Climb the mountain.C. Wait for her.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. Driving.B. Internet.C. Their jobs.4. What is the man going to do?A. Look for a job.B. Go shopping.C. Give up his job.5. Why did the woman fail to come to class?A. She didn't catch the bus.B. The class began too early.C. She didn't find the campus.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。
2020届高三第二学期英语模拟卷(含答案)
2020届高三第二学期英语模拟试卷第一部分听力(满分30)1.What is the cause of the woman’s quietness?A. The violent film.B. Her tiredness.C. The crowded theater.2.How does the man know about animals?A. From books.B. On TVC. Through the Internet.3.What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Give her ID card to him.B. Move a table.C. Sign for a parcel.4.Why doesn’t the man want to eat?A.He’s feeling a little sick.B.He doesn’t like the food.C. He ate something just now.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A picnic.B. The weather.C. A forecast.听第 6 段材料，回答第6、7 题。
6.Why doesn’t the man want the telephone sales job?A.It needs working long hours.B.It is not suitable for him.C.It doesn’t pay well.7.What does the man think of the job on the ship?A. Attractive.B. Boring.C. Tiring.听第7 段材料，回答第8、9 题。
8.What does the woman advise the man to focus on?A. The price.B. The quality.C. The model.9.What will the speakers do next?A. Continue to shop.B. Visit a gym.C. Go to the cashier.听第8 段材料，回答第10 至12 题。
2020届郑州市第十九中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案解析
2020届郑州市第十九中学高三英语上学期期末考试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AMy mother and her best friend Martha were in their mid-80s when they saw each other for the last time.They had been friends since they were 18, both of them students atWesleyanCollegeinMacon,Georgia. My mother was the dreamy one, who loved to read and dream herself as an actress. Martha, however, was more practical. I’m not sure what they had in common except that they trusted each other, helped each other, and stayed in touch even when life separated them.Martha spent most of her adulthood inAtlanta, where she raised three kids. My mother, meanwhile, raised eight children, and moved many times during her financially and emotionally troubled marriage, which included several months living with her family inseedymotels.I sensed my mother hid her troubles from most people, but not from Martha, and I knew from my mother that Martha carried her own sorrows. Their willingness to share sorrow without judgment was part of what bond them.The best friendships can also withstand (抵挡) periods without communication. They didn’t communicate a lot — this was before the ease of emails and texts and yet I knew they were always in each other’s minds.One day in 2008, 1 drove my mother to Martha’s house for their final visit. The moment my mother hobbled (蹒跚) into Martha’s house, they threw their arms around each other and went to sit out in the garden, laughing until they were dizzy. I snapped a photo, and spotted something joyous, young and free on my mom, which existed only in the presence of her best friend.Two years later, my mother died. Of all the people I had to tell, Martha was the hardest because I felt it erased her past. After that, we lost touch. But I still think of her and how that friendship strengthened my mother.1. What does the underlined word “seedy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. largeB. dirtyC. urbanD. bright2. The author’s mother and Martha had a lasting friendship partly because they________.A. were willing to shareB. were constantly in touchC. had much in commonD. had a likeness in personality3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To tell the importance of friendship.B. To express his gratitude to his mother.C. To share his standard of choosing a friend.D. To praise the friendship between Martha and his mother.BVietnammade preparations for theLunar New Year with a fish release on Thursday. The tradition involves releasing fish called carps into rivers and lakes in the country a week before the holiday known as Tet officially begins.The tradition comes from an ancient story of three “Kitchen Gods”. The three, two males and a female, take a ride on the brightly color1 ed carp at the end of the year. They go to Heaven to meet with the Jade Emperor, the God who rules there. The “Kitchen Gods” report news about the families they represent to seek the emperor's care and protection. Their efforts help to keep the kitchen fires burning, and families happy and healthy.As the Gods go to Heaven, families clean their houses in preparation to celebrate Tet. A clean house, Vietnamese believe, will bring luck in the new year. On Lunar New Year's Eve, the Gods will return to Earth and their duties in the kitchen of the house.Thursday's event inVietnamthis year was more controlled than ever before because of COVID-19. It is spreading in several northern areas of the country. However,Vietnamhas increased contact examination, mass testing, and quarantine measures to slow the spread. The aggressive action has limited infections and deaths in the country.“Vietnamese will still follow the tradition of releasing the fish, but COVID-19 has made people keep a safe distance,” said Tran Van Toi as he released a carp from a plastic bag atHanoi'sWestLake.This year, due to COVID-19, there were fewer people releasing fish there, but there was a major change in attitude towards plastic bags. After years of persuasion, now they don't throw the plastic bags into the water anymore but collect them to be recycled.4. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Kitchen fires inVietnam.B. Traditional customs ofVietnam.C. A report on family activities inVietnam.D. A tale about Vietnamese Lunar New Year.5. What's the author's attitude towards theVietnam's actions to control COVID-19?A. Critical.B. Positive.C. Doubtful.D. Unconcerned.6. What was the change about fish release inVietnamthis year?A. It required few lake fish.B. It was more interesting and diverse.C. It was more environmentally friendly.D. It required more people and plastic bags.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Vietnamese Respect Gods During the Festive TimeB. Vietnamese Mark Lunar New Year with Fish ReleaseC. Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrations Are FunnyD. Traditional Lunar New Year Promotes Animal ProtectionCAvi Loeb, a scientist, believes that we are not alone in the universe. The belief fits withLoeb's alien spaceship theory that at least one alien spaceship might be flying over the orbit of Jupiter, which won the international attention last year.Astronomers inHawaiifound the first known interstellar object in late 2017. It was a bit of light moving so fast past the sun that it could only have come from another star. Almost every astronomer on the planet was trying to figure out how the object, called “Oumuamua” got to our far-away part of the Milky way galaxy. “One possibility is that ‘Oumuamua’ is debris from an advanced technological equipment,” Loeb said. “Technology comes from another solar system just showed up at our door. ”“‘Oumuamua’ is not an alien spaceship,” Paul Sutter, another scientist wrote. He suggested Loeb was seeking publicity. Most scientists think “Oumuamua” is some sort of rock. They think it could be an icy wandering comet.Loeb says that “Oumuamua's” behavior means it can't be a block of rock shaped like a long photo. He thinks it's more likely an object that's very long and thin, perhaps like a long pancake or a ship's sail. Loeb says that if someone shows him evidence thatcontradictshis beliefs, he will immediately give in.Loeb believes himself a truth-teller and risk-taker in an age of very safe, too-quiet scientists. “The worst thing that can happen to me is that I would be relieved of my management duties, and that would give me even more time to focus on science,” Loeb says. He said he wouldn't mind giving up all the titles he had and returning to the Israeli farming village where he grew up.8. What does Loeb say about “Oumuamua”?A. It is an icy comet.B. It looks like a long photo.C. It is actually some sort of rock.D. It may come from another alien civilization.9. What does the underlined word “contradicts” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Goes against.B. Relies on.C. Turns to.D. Searches for.10. What do you think of Loeb?A. He is foolish.B. He is unsatisfied with his titles.C. He is a firm believer in scientific truth.D. He is uncertain about his career future.11. What's the best title for the text?A. Have Aliens Paid a Visit in Spaceships?B. Do We Really Know about Space Theory?C. Scientists Are Working on High TechnologyD. Astronomers Are Encouraging Space TravelDThe relationship between humans and the Amazon Rainforest has not always been a harmonious one. However, recent research suggests that the native peoples ofthe Putumayo region helped to protect the rainforest, leaving it unchanged for 5,000 years. Perhaps humans’ coexisting with nature is possible after all.The study, published in PNAS, looked at soil samples in the Putumayo region of the Amazon in Peru to find how humans influenced the land. The researchers found that the trees still growing in the region today have been growing there for the last 5,000 years — evidence that the area has not been home to cities and farmland in that time. Traces of charcoal(木炭) found in the, soil, however, indicate that people did live there; they just did so in a way that had minimum influence on their environment.To come to these conclusions the team dug a 0.6-0.9 meter deep column into the ground, taking samples of soilfrom different heights along the column. Back in the lab, samples were carbon- dated to determine their age and then sorted under a microscope to look for microscopic mineral particles, known as phytoliths (植硅体). Phytoliths are essential evidence of plants— they remained in the soil thousands of years after the plant died. So researchers can use them to tell which plants have grown in an area in the past.Over 5,000 years’ worth of samples, no species loss was detected. These findings suggest that contrary to common belief, the Amazon is not untouched by humans, but rather has been protected by them for thousands of years. The management of the rainforest by native peoples appears to have been vital in preserving its biodiversity and will continue to be important in the fight to prevent it from acollapse.As Nigel Pitman, a co-author on the paper, said: “Since this particular forest is still being protected by native peoples, I hope this study reminds us all how important it is to support their work.”12. How did native peoples deal with the rainforest in the region of Putumayo?A. They always destroyed the rainforest.B. They had a side effect on the rainforest.C. They never lived in the area of the forest.D. They had been in harmony with the forest.13. What did the researchers try to find in the Amazon forest in Peru?A. The diversity of the plants in the rainforest.B. The evidence of human influence on the forest.C. The nutrition of the soil samples in the rainforest.D. The survival age of growing trees in the rainforest.14. What does the underlined word “collapse” mean in Paragraph 4?A. Sudden decrease.B. Bad management.C. Poor preservation.D. Over development.15. What can be inferred from Nigel Pitman's words?A. Native peoples should protectthe rainforest.B. We should help protect the Amazon Rainforest.C. More science research should be done on rainforest.D We should make good use of the Amazon Rainforest.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。
河南省信阳市罗山高级中学2020届高三英语上学期第10周周测试题【含答案】
罗山高级中学2020届高三上学期第10周周测英语试题第二部分：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)AAssistant professor in Musical Theatre DanceWichita State University seeks a full-time, 9-month assistant professor, beginning in August. Applicants are required to have a degree in dance area, teaching experience at a professional or college level, ability to direct and teach stage movement. The salary depends on qualifications and experience.For complete information visit http: // .Full Professor in Theatre and DanceThe Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of California at San Diego (http: //www. theatre, ) is seeking an experienced theatre artist in lighting design. Applicants must work for us for at least one year. Significant professional experience is required. This position is expected to teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels.A review of applications will start on June 1st. Application deadline: September 1st.Technical Director in Performing and Fine ArtsDeSales University’s Performing and Fine Arts Department seeks a highly skilled, professional technical director. The position is a 10-month staff position with the possibility of summer employment with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Professional experience is required; MFA is preferred.Please email materials to john. bell . Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Assistant Director-Media Resources CenterMaryland Institute College of Art is seeking an assistant director of Media Resources Center in the Academic Affairs Division.Qualifications for the position include a degree in Art History or related fields with knowledge of art and design history, library experience, excellent interpersonal communication skills and familiarity with photoshop and scanning.A review of applications will begin immediately; job announcements will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants are required to work for us at least 11 months and can send emails to jobs . The salary differs depending on your experience. Please include your desired salary in your application letter.21. If an applicant has 9.5-month free time, he or she can pay close attention to the ad of________ .A. Assistant Professor in Musical Theatre DanceB. Full Professor in Theatre and DanceC. Technical Director in Performing and Fine ArtsD. Assistant Director Media Resources Center22. If you have excellent interpersonal communication skills, you can apply to________ .A. Wichita State UniversityB. the University of CaliforniaC. Maryland Institute College of ArtD. DeSales University23. According to the advertisements, we can learn that ________.A. all the job announcements will remain open until the positions are filledB. all the jobs mentioned above promise a good salaryC. all the reviews of applications will begin immediatelyD. all the jobs mentioned in the text require experienceBMore than 10 years ago, it was difficult to buy a tasty pineapple. The fruits that made it to the UK were green on the outside and, more often than not, hard with an unpleasant taste within. Then in 1966, the Del Monte Gold pineapple produced in Hawaii first hit our shelves.The new type of pineapple looked more yellowy-gold than green. It was slightly softer on the outside and had a lot of juice inside. But the most important thing about this new type of pineapple was that it was twice as sweet as the hit-and-miss pineapples we had known. In no time, the Del Monte Gold took the market by storm, rapidly becoming the world’s best-selling pineapple variety, and delivering natural levels of sweetness in the mouth, up until then only found in tinned pineapple.In nutrition it was all good news too. This nice tasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C than the old green variety. Nutritionists said that it was not only full of vitamins, but also good against some diseases. People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit. The new type of pineapple was selling fast, and the Del Monte Gold pineapple rapidly became a fixture in the shopping basket of the healthy eater.Seeing the growing market for its winning pineapple, Del Monte tried to keep market to itself. But other fruit companies argued successfully that Del Monte turned to law for help, but failed. Those companies argued successfully that Del Monte’s attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out the market.24. We learn from the text that the new type at pineapple is __________.A. green outside and sweet insideB. good-looking outside and soft insideC. yellowy-gold outside and hard insideD. a little soft outside and sweet inside25. Why was the new type of pineapple selling well?A. It was rich in nutrition and tasted nice.B. It was less sweet and good for health.C. It was developed by Del Monte.D. It was used as medicine.26. The underlined word “fixture” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to something _________.A. that people enjoy eatingB. that is always presentC. that is difficult to getD. that people use as a gift27. We learn from the last paragraph that Del Monte _________.A. slowed other companies to develop pineapplesB. succeeded in keeping the pineapple for itselfC. tried hard to control the pineapple marketD. planned to help the other companiesCEssentially, everyone has two ages: a chronological（按时间计算的）age, how old the calendar says you are, and a biological age, basically the age at which your body functions as it compares to average fitness or health levels.“Chronological age isn’t how old we really are. It’s merely a number,” said Professor David Sinclair at Harvard University. “It is biological age that determines our health and ultimately our lifespan. We all age biologically at different rates according to our genes, what we eat, how much we exercise, and what environment we live in. Biological age is the number of candles we really should be blowing out. In the future, with advances in our ability to control biological age, we may have even fewer candles on our birthday cake than the previous one.To calculate biological age, Professor Levine at Yale University identified ninebio-makers that seemed to be the most influential on lifespan by a simple blood test. The numbers of those markers, such as blood sugar and immune measures, can be put into thecomputer, and the algorithm（算式）does the rest.Perhaps what’s most important here is that these measures can be ch anged. Doctors can take this information and help patients make changes to lifestyle, and hopefully take steps to improve their biological conditions. “I think the most exciting thing about this research is that these things aren’t set in stone,” Levine said. “People can be given the information earlier and take steps to improve their health before it’s too late.”Levine even entered her own numbers into the algorithm. She was surprised by the results. “I always considered myself a very healthy person. I’m physically activ e;I eat what I consider a fairly healthy diet. But I did not find my results to be as good as I had hoped they would be. It was a wake-up call,” she said.Levine is working with a group to provide access to the algorithm online so that anyone can calculate their biological age, identify potential risks and take steps to improve their health in the long run. “No one wants to live an extremely longlife with a lot of chronic（慢性的）diseases,” Levine said. “By delaying the development of mental and physical functioning problems, people can still be engaged in society in their senior years. That is the ideal we should be pursuing.”28. Biological age depends on ______.A. whether we can adapt ourselves to the environmentB. when we start to take outdoor exerciseC. how well our body works compared with our peers’D. what the calendar says about our age29. By saying “we may have even fewer candles on our birthday cake than the previous one.” in Para. 2, the author means ______.A. we are chronologically older than last yearB. we might be less happy than the previous yearC. we don’t have to celebrate our birthday every yearD. we may be biologically younger than the year before30. What does the author want to tell us by Levine’s example in Pa ra. 5?A. It is necessary to change our diet regularly.B. The test results may give us wrong information.C. Waking up early in the morning is good for our fitness.D. The algorithm can reveal our potential health problems.31. The ultimate g oal of Levine’s research is to ______.A. provide people with access to scientific theoryB. work out a solution to genetic problemsC. keep people socially active even in old ageD. free people from chronic diseasesDEnough “meaningless drivel”. That’s the message from a group of members of the UK government who have been examining how social media firms like LinkedIn gather and use social media data.The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s report, released last week, has blamed firms for making people sign up to long incomprehensible legal contracts and calls for an international standard or kitemark (认证标记) to identify sites that have clear terms and conditions. “The term and conditions statement that we all carelessly agree to i s meaningless drivel to anyone,” says Andrew Miller, the chair of the committee. Instead, he says, firms should provide a plain-English version of their terms. The simplified version would be checked by a third party and awarded a kitemark if it is an accurate reflection of the original.It is not yet clear who would administer the scheme, but the UK government is looking at introducing it on a voluntary basis. “we need to think through how we make that work in practice,” says Miller.Would we pay any more attention to a kitemark? “I think if you went and did the survey, people would like to think they would,” says Nigel Shadbolt at the University of Southampton, UK, who studies open data. “We do know people worry a lot about theinappropriate use of their i nformation.” But what would happen in practice is another matter, he says.Other organizations such as banks ask customers to sign long contracts they may not read or understand, but Miller believes social media requires special attention because it is so new. “We still don’t know how significant the long-term impact is going to be of unwise things that kids put on social media that come back and bite them in 20 years’ time,” he says.Shadbolt, who gave evidence to the committee, says the problem is that we don’t know how companies will use our data because their business models and uses of data are still evolving.Large collections of personal information have become valuable only rec ently, he says.The shock and anger when a social media firm does something with data that people don’t expect, even if users have apparently permission, show that the current situation isn’t working. If properly administered, a kitemark on terms and conditions could help people know what exactly they are signing up to. Although they would still have to actually read them.32. What does the phrase “meaningless drivel”in paragraphs 1 and2 refer to?A. Guidelines on how to use social media websites properly.B. Warnings from the UK government against unsafe websites.C. Legal contracts that social media firms make people sign up to.D. Insignificant data collected by social media firms.33.It can be inferred from the passage that Nigel Shadbolt doubts whethe r _______.A. social media firms would conduct a survey on the kitemark scheme .B. people would pay as much attention to a kitemark as they think.C. a kitemark scheme would be workable on a nationwide scale.D. the kitemark would help companies develop their business models.34. Andrew Miller thinks social media needs more attention than banksmainly because ______A. their users consist largely of kids under 20 years old.B. the language in their contracts is usually harder to understand.C. the information they collected could become more valuable in futu re.D. it remains unknown how users’data will be taken advantage of.35. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. Say no to social media?B. New security rules in operation?C. Accept without reading?D. Administration matters!第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)36 You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how: Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular timefor studying. 37 A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.Make good use of your time in class. 38 Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material.39 If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.40 You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying.B. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.C. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.E. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.F. Maybe you are an average student.G. This will help you understand the next class.第三部分语言知识运用第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）In the summer before I entered middle school, I read the book They Cage the Animalsat Night. It’s a story about Jennings, a boy living in various orphanages with only his stuffed animal（毛绒玩具）, Doggie, for companionship. It’s a fascinating book, but little did I know it would 41 my life and the lives of others.One day, as I looked across my room at the pile of stuffed animals, a(n) 42 cameto me. I would 43 stuffed animals for children like Jennings. 44 , I contacted agencies that support those children and they said the stuffed animals would certainly45 children’s spirits.I named my project “Cuddle Buddies”. I wrote articles for the local and school newspapers, 46 donations of the “buddies”- stuffed animals. My phone 47 ringing; schools, families, and toy factories all wanted to help. Much to my 48 ,by the second week, my living room looked like a zoo. Whenever Mom and I 49 the “buddies” to the agencies, the kids would be waiting there with their eyes down, too 50 to look but shaking with excitement.Six years after its launch, Cuddle Buddies continues to 51 . Now over 25,000 stuffed animals have been 52 to agencies worldwide. Simon, a seven-year-old boy in an African Children’s Home, couldn’t sleep at night after s he lost his parents. When asked to choose his “buddies”, Simon 53 a panda and soon after was sleeping through the night. I never dreamed Cuddle Buddies would 54 this way.Upon graduation from high school, I designed a website, www.cuddlebuddies. net, to 55 the project. The response was 56 . More and more people joined me and two dozen Cuddle Buddies 57 were established across the nation.This has been a great experience. I’ve learned how to follow through on an idea and how to 58 influence a life. I’ll go to college with these 59 in mind and continue my work with Cuddle Buddies, even when I 60 a whole new set of exciting academic and nonacademic pursuits.41. A. touch B. risk C. lead D. save42. A. chance B. idea C.explanation D. Word43. A. display B. repair C. purchase D. collectD. Gradually44. A. Previously B.Occasionally C.Immediately45. A. capture B. reflect C. lift D. recordB.turning downC. asking forD. getting back46.A.puttingaside47. A. delayed B. kept C. stopped D. meant48. A. knowledge B. taste C. regret D. delight49. A. delivered B. applied C. rented D. returned50. A. shy B. content C. weak D. eager51. A. reform B. expand C. control D. divide52. A. produced B. adopted C. sold D. donated53. A. picked out B. came across C. showed off D. brought up54. A. decline B. work C. increase D. react55. A. promote B. start C. evaluate D. examine56. A. confusing B. amusing C. automatic D.enthusiastic57. A. companies B. committees C. branches D. institutesB. positivelyC. sociallyD. physically58. A.financially59. A. plans B. images C. lessons D. motives60. A. work out B. keep off C. rely on D. participatein第三节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）The 2019 Shenzhen Belt & Road International Music Festival opened at the Shenzhen Concert Hall with a concert featuring musicians and artists. It is the third time that Shenzhen 61 (host) the international music festival since its official launch in 2017.More than 800 well-known musicians and artists from over 40 countries and regions will perform during this year's event, 62 will run through April 14.British musician, Alma Deutscher, is the 63 (young)of the artists taking part in the festival. The 14-year-old impressed the audience at the opening concert by giving an improvised performance based on her understanding of the famous Chinese children's song, Little Swallow."With the theme of connecting China to the world, the festival has created a wonderful chapter for cultural 64 (exchange) among nations and showed Shenzhen's devotion and commitment 65 cultural undertakings," Bandarin says."It will further 66 (strong)the city's soft power, and make Shenzhen a city that's well-known for its 67 (create) and culture globally, so as to play an ever-bigger role in 68 (promotion) cultural exchanges among countries and regions along the Belt and Road, and around the world as a whole.""Shenzhen is 69 open city and also an important participant in the Belt and Road Initiative. 70 (hold) the music festival in such a special city is of great significance."第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分 10 分）增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
2020届高三全国1卷高考适应性训练英语试卷含答案解析版
2020届高三适应性训练1 英语本试题卷分为听力、阅读理解、语言知识运用和写作四个部分，共14页。
时量120分钟。
满分150分。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A．￡19.15. B．￡9.18. C．￡9.15.答案是C。
(A)1. What will the man do next?A. Give Sam a call.B. Find an expert.C. Buy a computer.(B)2. What does the woman want to be now?A. A singer.B. A doctor.C. A teacher.(C)3. How will Sophie spend her weekend?A. Doing her job.B. Staying at home.C. Visiting her friend.(A)4. Where did the woman buy her shoes?A. In a store.B. In a supermarket.C. On the Internet.(C)5. What's the relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Salesman and customer.C. Boss and employee.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
河南省2020届高三英语第一次质量考评试题(无答案)
2020学年第一次质量考评高三英语试题（考试时间：100分钟试卷满分：120分）注意事项：1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。
2．选择题的作答：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。
写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3．非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域。
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第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（略）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。
ATo compete with online sellers, traditional bookstores have tried everything to win customers. And it’s true that a great bookstore can encourage people to read in many ways. Here are some good bookstores in China and other countries that are worth a visit.Eslite Bookstore, TaipeiThe Eslite Bookstore is a cultural landmark in Taipei. It has fashion boutiques（精品店）, cafes, galleries and other spaces. It also holds lots of reading-related activities including exhibitions and talks with famous writers.Sanlian Taofen Bookstore, BeijingIt is 11:30 pm and getting late. But the Beijing Sanlian Taofen Bookstore is still shining brightly. Hundreds of people are staying inside for one thing: to read. The bookstore runs 24 hours a day, and it’s the first bookstore of its kind in Beijing.Shakespeare & Company, FranceFrance doesn’t have Shakespeare but it has Shakespeare & Company. Many great writers used to meet here, such as Ezra Pound（US） and Ernest Hemingway （US）. Today, it helps young writers by allowing them to live and work here. Strand Bookstore, USStrand Bookstore is a second-hand bookstore. It sells used books for $2-3 （about 14-21 yuan） each. Sometimes you can find very old and rare books at Strand, for example, a Shakespeare book that was published in 1632. The book is worth $125,000 （about 861,000 yuan）!21. What’s special about Sanlian Taofen Bookstore?A. Second-hand booksB. Staying open all dayC. Special areas for cafesD. The first bookstore in Beijing22. Which statement is ture according to the passage?A. You can have a coffee in Eslite Bookstore.B. Shakespeare & Company is located in BritainC. All the books in Strand Bookstore are second-hand and cheap.D. The only thing you can do in Sanlian Taofen Bookstore is to read.23. Which column is this passage most likely to be taken from in a newspaper?A. Sports SpaceB. Literature & NovelC. Routine BusinessD. Tourist & DiscoveryBNearly twenty years after the first book came out, it is clear that Rowlingstill possesses a magical hold on her readers. According to Rowling, it was a liberating experience to write a novel for adults without any expectations and to get feedback from readers.Rowling’s story is one of rags to riches that began on a train journey from Manchester to London in the. U. K., when the idea of a boy attending a school of wizardry, the characters and situations came flooding into her mind. Born as Joanne, Rowling was always fascinated with fantasy stories and started writing them at a young age. Her first story at six was about a rabbit, named Rabbit, which came down with measles（麻疹）and was visited by many friends including the giant Miss Bee. However, as she grew older, the task of making a living consumed her as she did different jobs.The passing away of her mother, a failed marriage and a young child had pushed Rowling to the edge of depression, when the magical wizard rescued her. Consumed by the desire to finish the story, she worked in cafes when her infant daughter slept.When her first manuscript was completed, Rowling sent it to twelve publishing houses which rejected it. The credit went to a small publisher, who decided to go ahead when his eight-year-old daughter asked for more after reading the first chapter!At the request of the publisher who felt that boys may not read a mystery book written by a woman, Joanne changed her name to J. K. Rowling —the “K” in the initial stands for her paternal grandmother Katherine. The first book was released in June 1997 and within a year, won the prestigious（有名望的）Book of the Year award in the U. K. From then on, Rowling had found her calling and her books flew off the shelf within a day of them being released. Harry Potter had become a franchise, and the movies, toys and books have made Rowling into a billionaire.24. We can learn from the passage that ________.A. Rowling began writing fantasy after the failure of her marriageB. Rowling’s first story was about a boy attending a school of wizardryC. Rowling was crazy about fantasy stories at a young ageD. Rowling thought it not a great experience to write for adults25. What is NOT the cause of Rowling’s depression ac cording to the passage?A. The magical wizard.B. The death of her mother.C. The failure of her marriage.D. The hardship of being a single mother.26. The reason why the small publisher went ahead with Rowling’s novel is that ________.A. the publisher himself found her novel very attractiveB. the publisher’s daughter requested to read more of her storyC. the publisher’s daughter wanted to be the main character of her storyD. the publisher wanted to enlarge his publishing business27. What we can learn from this passage about J.K. Rowling?A. J.K. Rowling is his original name.B. Rowling is a determined-minded woman.C. She was diagnosed with measles when she was six.D. She was famous enough for writing to make a living at a young age.CAre you an optimist（乐观主义者）or a pessimist（悲观主义者）? It seems that young people in China are more optimistic than youth in other countries. Varkey Foundation, a UK non-profit organization, did a survey between last September and October. It asked 20,000 young people in 20 countries including China, the United States and the United Kingdom how they think and feel about the world. The survey found that 53 percent of those questioned in China thinkthe world is becoming a better place, the highest percentage among the countries surveyed.When asked why they felt hopeful for the future, 93 percent of Chinese youth think it’s because of advances in technology. Medicine, renewable energy and computing may make life in the future easier. Some 64 percent of Chinese youth also think China is a good place to live. The biggest reason（29 percent）is that China is “a country in which anyone is able to get on if they work hard”.The survey also found young people in emerging economies are more hopeful about the future than those in developed countries. Following China, Indian youth were the second most optimistic（49 percent）. Those in France, Italy and Turkey are the most pessimistic. The rise of global terrorism worries them most.However, Chinese young people seem to worry about something else. As much as 82 percent of them worry about climate change. China is the only country out of the 20 in which climate change was the biggest cause of fear for future. Vikas Pota of the Varkey Foundation took this as a good thing. Chinese youths are more aware than anyone of how serious the climate problem is and will be pressing for change, he told the South China Morning Post.28. In the survey, about ________ felt hopeful about the world.A. 20 countriesB. 10,600 Chinese youthC. 20,000 young peopleD. 53 percent of Chinese youth questioned29. Which is NOT the reason why Chinese young felt hopeful for the future?A. Technology advances quickly in China.B. They have more abilities.C. China is a good place to live.D. Working hard always helps in China.30. What else did the survey find?A. Young people in developed countries are more optimistic.B. The Indian youth is the most pessimistic in the survey.C. Global terrorism worries the young in countries like Italy.D. About 80 percent of Chinese youth care most about jobs.31. The main idea of this passage is to tell us that ________.A. Chinese young people are more optimistic.B. The life in the future in China is easier.C. Chinese young people worry climate change most.D. The young people in developed countries are worried about terrorism. DDo you always struggle to understand others’ feelings? Perhaps you should listen to your heart.According to a team of scientists at Anglia Ruskin University in the UK, people who are more aware of their own heartbeat are better at understanding others’ emotions.Researchers have long suspected that this ability is important for understanding others’ thoughts and feelings.To test this theory, the British team asked 72 volunteers to count their own heartbeats without feeling a pulse（脉搏）. This aimed to see how aware they were of the feelings inside their own bodies.Then, the volunteers were shown video clips of social interactions（互动）, which tested their ability to read the minds of the characters.During the clips, they were asked questions that required an understanding of the emotions of a certain character - for example, “What is Sandra feeling?” In addition, they were asked questions that did not involve any emotions, such as “What is Michael thinking?” Th ey were also askednon-social questions, like “What was the weather like that evening?”The results showed that those who had counted their heartbeats most accurately were better at answering questions relating to the characters’ emotions. However, there was no link between the ability to feel what’s going on inside your body and questions that did not involve any emotions. Punit Shah, lead author of the study, used an example to explain this: If your colleague Michael is rude toward Sandra in public, your body processes （处理）this by increasing your heart rate. This may make you feel anxious and allow you to understand that Sandra is embarrassed.“If you do not feel your heart rate increase, it may reduce your ability to understand that situation and respond a ppropriately,” Shah told The Telegraph.Researchers believed their findings mean it could be possible to make people more empathetic by training them to listen to their hearts.This also lends support to the argument that feelings are, at the very least, deeply rooted in physical sensations（感觉）).32. What does the new study find?A. People are better at understanding others’ emotions than thoughts.B. People with quicker heartbeats are more sensitive to others’ feelings.C. The ability to feel your heartbeat is important for understanding others’ thoughts.D. Your ability to feel others’ emotions is related to your ability to feel your own heartbeat.33. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the new study according to the article?A. The volunteers were asked to count their heartbeats while watching video clips.B. Researchers designed emotional, non-emotional and non-social questions.C. The volunteers were required to describe each other’s thoughts and feelings.D. Researchers trained the volunteers to listen to their hearts and observed them.34. The underlined word “empathetic” in the second-to-last paragraph probably means _________.A. willing to accept ideas that are different from your ownB. not influenced in any way by other people or thingsC. being able to understand others’ feelingsD. willing to help those in trouble35. What can be concluded from the last four paragraphs?A. We react to a situation more slowly when our heart rates increase.B. Physical sensations in our bodies are believed to cause emotional changes.C. Our ability to feel emotions is part of us and can’t be changed.D. How we feel has nothing to do with the state of our bodies.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，选项中有两项为多余选项。
2020届河南省新乡市第一中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析
2020届河南省新乡市第一中学高三英语第一次联考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ACourtyard Stay with Your DogsAs autumn approaches, we are inviting you to join us on our August dog event—Courtyard Stay with Yoga & Hike from August 21st to August 22nd nearQinglongLakein Fangshan district. This event will continue to raise fund for our Pre-treatment Guidance Project (PGP).Check out our full itinerary below:Day 1: Saturday, August 21stAt 9 am in the morning, you will be picked up by car or bus and head to Fangshan district. We have arranged a private courtyard house for a comfortable stay for the Saturday night. We will enjoy some local dishes for lunch, while enjoying the peaceful views of theQinglongLake. After lunch, we will go together for a light hike to the nearby mountain and water tracks with our dogs. For dinner, enjoy the coziest, home-style BBQ with both vegetable and meat options.Day 2: Sunday, August 22ndAfter breakfast, we will join a yoga teacher for a deeply relaxing yoga session, with the company of the morning sun. You can choose to hike a bit more afterwards in theforest park. We will be checking out around 4 pm in the afternoon, returning to our homes.Reservation: Please add our event manager, Diana, on Wechat to reserve a spot for yourself and your dog, a full payment will be required upon signing up. If you don’t have a dog but would still like to hang out with dogs, you are more than welcome to join too!Pricing:Early Bird Fee: 1400 RMB per human for the first four participants only before 7th August.Children Price: 800 RMB (4—13 years old).Full Price: 1600 RMB per human.All surplus funds and donations will go to our Pre-treatment Guidance Program.Please bring your ID, your dog’s ID and vaccine proof for any potential security check.We can’t wait to see you soon！1. Who would be most interested in the weekend activity?A. Taxi drivers.B. Yoga coaches.C. Pet dog owners.D. The PGP members.2. According to the itinerary, on August 22nd, you can ________.A. join a teacher to do some yogaB. have some local dishes for lunchC. enjoy the coziest, home-style BBQD. go together for a hike to the water tracks3. The purpose of the countryside stay activity is to________.A. promote theQinglongLakeB. raise fund for a public projectC. teach skills of BBQ and keeping dogsD. provide access to dogs for people without petsBI once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on “two-hour business plans.” I separated them into six groups and gave them an example: a restaurant chain. The more original their ideas, the better, I said. Finally, five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains. The sixth proposed a catering service. Though I admitted the time limit had been difficult, I expressed my disappointment.My students were middle managers, financial analysts and financiers from state-owned enterprises and global companies. They were without talent or opinions, but they had been shaped by an educational system that rarely stressed or rewarded critical thinking or inventiveness. The scene I just described came in different forms during my two years teaching at the school. Papers were often copied from the Web and the Harvard Business Review. Case study debates were written up and just memorized. Students frequently said that copying is a superior business strategy, better than inventing and creating.InChina, every product you can imagine has been made and sold. But so few well-developed marketing and management minds have been raised that it will be a long time before most people in the world can name a Chinese brand.With this problem in mind, partnerships with institutions like Yale and MIT have been established. And then there's the “thousand talent scheme.” this new government program is intended to improve technological modernization by attracting top foreign-trained scientists to the mainland with big money. But there are worries aboutChina's research environment. It's hardly known for producing independent thinking and openness, and even big salary offers may not be attractive enough to overcome this.At last, forChina, becoming a major world creator is not just about setting up partnership with top western universities. Nor is it about gathering a group of well-educated people and telling them to think creatively. It'sabout establishing a rich learning environment for young minds. It's not that simple.4. Why does the writer feel disappointed at his students?A. Because there is one group presenting a catering service.B. Because the six groups did not cooperate well in the brainstorm.C. Because all the students copied a case for the difficult topic.D. Because the students' ideas were lacking in creativeness.5. Which of the following scenes is NOT considered as lack of creation?A. Papers were often downloaded from the Internet.B. Students often said that copying is a preferable business strategy.C. Students combine knowledge and critical thoughts to solve a problem.D. Case study debates were written up as well as recited.6. We can infer form the passage that ________.A. China can make and sell any product all over the world from its own creation.B. high pay may not solve the problem ofChina's research environment.C. cooperation with institutions has been set up to make a Chinese brand.D. the new government program is aimed at encouraging imagination.7. Which is the best title for the passage?A Look for a new way of learning B. Reward creative thinkingC. How to become a creatorD. Establish a technical environmentCResearchers at CU Boulder have developed a wearable device that changes the human body into a biological battery. The device is stretchy(弹性的) enough that you can wear it like a ring, sport band or any other thing that touches your skin. It also taps into a person's natural heat-employing thermoelectric generators to change the body's internal temperature into electricity. "In the future, we want to be able to power your wearable electronics without having to include a battery," said Jianliang Xiao, an associate professor at CU Boulder.The concept may sound like something out of The Matrix film series, in which a race of robots have enslaved humansto harvest their precious organic energy. Xiao and his colleagues aren't that ambitious: Their devices can generate about 1 volt (伏特) of energy for every square centimeter of skin space-less volt per area than what most existing batteries provide but stillenough to power electronics like watches or fitness trackers.Scientists have previously experimented with similar wearable devices, but Xiao's is stretchy, can heal itselfwhen damaged and is fully recyclable-making it a cleaner alternative to traditional electronics. "Whenever you use a battery, you're depleting(消耗) that battery and will, eventually, need to replace it," Xiao said. "The nice thing about our device is that you can wear it, and it provides you with constant power."Just pretend that you're out for a jog. As you exercise, your body heats up, and thatheat will radiate out to the cool air around you. Xiao's device captures that flow of energy rather than let it go to waste. "The thermoelectric generators are in close contact with the human body, and they can use the heat that would normally be sent into the environment," Xiao said.8. What does Xiao expect of his device at present?A. It will be used for medical purposes.B. It will be made smaller and wearable.C. It will change natural power into electricity.D. It will supply constant power to wearable devices.9. Why does the author mentionThe Matrixseries in the text?A. To give an explanation.B. To make a comparison.C. To introduce a topic.D. To analyze the cause.10. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The strengths of Xiao's device.B. The convenience of using a battery.C. The replacement of wearable devices.D. The development of traditional electronics.11. What do we know about Xiao's device from the text?A. It operates with plenty of power.B. It is designed for practical use.C. It benefits people's health in a way.D. It's based on traditional electronics.DThe outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia (NCP) has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese person. However, a new trend has been on the rise: many have turned themselves into livestreaming users orfollowers.According to Questmobile, a professional big data intelligence services provider in China, the audience forDouyin, Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festival holiday, up 35 percent from 2019.Confined at home, away from their friends and loved ones, people turn to livestreaming to reach out to the world. For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience, which will give them the sense of being “in the moment”. Even as viewers, they can also engage immediately with livestreamers by commenting and making suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos, I’m not simply an audience member, but also an active part of the program. That gives me a sense of engagement,” an Internet user named Wang Hao told People’s Daily.Livestreaming is not only for fun, but also a new tool for many businesses. Affected by the pandemic, many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores. To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times, many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung, a leading maker of small kitchen appliances, is a good example. The company not only added a number of broadcasts each day to advertise their products, but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health. “The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,” Kang Li, who oversees the company’s livestreaming unit, told China daily. “It’s a natural opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”Like it or not, livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.12. What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A. To introduce some popular livestreaming platforms in China.B. To report data on the development of livestreaming in 2019.C. To show that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.D. To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.13. What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?A. It is boring to make comments.B. It is the only way to share viewers’ lives.C. It makes people feel involved in the stream.D. It helps livestreamers improve themselves.14. What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A. Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.B. Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for marketing.C. Livestreaming platforms faced challenges during the pandemic.D. Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.15. How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming？A. Positive.B. Uncertain.C. Disappointed.D. Confused.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届洛阳理工学院附中高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案
2020届洛阳理工学院附中高三英语上学期期末考试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AWashingtonDCBusToursDC Highlights TourThis is their base tour. It begins at 10 am daily and lasts for 5 hours. This part-bus, part-walking tour includes guided stops in theUS. All of their tours include a driver as well as a tour guide, and yourtour guide will get off the bus and give you walking tours of each stop, while your bus and driver wait for you. Capitol Building, the White House, Washington Monument as well as the Lincoln and MLK Memorials and the Vietnam War and Korean War Veterans Memorials.$54—Adult I $44—Child (3—12)Discover DC TourIf you want pretty much to explore every famous monument and landmark in DC and take a 1 -hour cruise on thePotomac River, then consider the Discover DC Tour. This 6-hour tour will take you to all locations (景点) listed on their DC Highlights Tour as well as the World WarⅡMemorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.TIP: If you are planning on visiting NYC, you will get 30% off the Discover NYC Tour (normally $100) if you buy it at the same time as your Discover DC Tour.$74—Adult I $54—Child (3—12)VIP ExclusiveWashingtonDCCity TourThis 8-hour tour is actually the Discover DC Tour above with a VIP add-on at the beginning and the end. You * 11 meet your guide early for reserved (预留)tickets to tour inside the US Capitol Building. The 45 -minute tour and film have reserved tickets so you don't have to worry about it being sold out. After your day of sightseeing, you 'll be dropped off at the National Archives, again with reserved time tickets so you don't have to worry about waiting in line.$125 for Adults and ChildrenSkyview Changeable Bus TourOn this changeable mini bus, you get to experience a guided tour with panoramic views (全景)without theglare of a window in the photos! A guided bus tour takes you not only through all locations listed on the DC Highlights Tour, but also Old Town Alexandria andNationalHarbor.$69—Adult I $59—Child (3—12)Time: 9 am—4 pm1. What's special about the DC Highlights Tour?A. It uses mini buses.B. It has the fewest locations.C. It has the most tour guides.D. It provides reserved tickets.2. How much should a man pay if he buys the Discover DC Tour and the Discover NYC Tour at the same time?A. $128.B. $174.C. $104.D. $144.3. Which tour lasts the longest?A. DC Highlights Tour.B. Discover DC Tour.C. VIP ExclusiveWashingtonDCCity Tour.D. Skyview Changeable Bus Tour.BOn September 7, 1930, Yuan Longping was born inBeijing. Fluent in English, his mother often read Friedrich Nietzsche's works to him. Influenced by his mother, Yuan Longping liked English,geography and chemistry at school. After graduating from university, he became a teacher in the countryside ofHunanin 1953.With lots of crop failures, nationwide hunger hitChinain the 1960s, making many people live a bad life. Yuan was sad and felt he must do something. Since the climate inHunanwas not friendly to growing wheat. He decided to devote himself to studying how to increase the production of rice, a basic food for over 60 percent of Chinese people. From then on, he began a lifelong connection with rice.Yuan Longping succeeded in growing the world's first high production hybrid rice (杂交水稻) variety in 1973, which could reach a yield of over 500 kg per more than 200 kg than before. For the next four decades, he continued to work on the research of hybrid rice. In 2020, hybrid rice developed by his team achieved 1,500 kg permuin two growing seasons, a new world record.Nowadays, the hybrid rice is grown in almost half ofChina's rice fields and its production accounts for 60 percent of the total rice production inChina. The hybrid rice production is 20 percent more than the common kinds , the yearly increase of which feeds up to 100 million people.In 2019, Yuan Longping, known as the “Father of hybrid rice”, was awarded with Medal of the Republic,China's highest honor.Yuan Longping's biggest dream in life was to develop more hybrid rice varieties, which could be grown allover the world to help solve the global food problem. So far, the hybrid varieties he developed have been grown in over 40 countries, including theUSA,BrazilandIndia.4. What do we know about Yuan Longping according to the text?A. He began to study hybrid rice in 1973.B. He received the highest honor inChinaat 90.C. He ever taught math in the city after graduation.D. He ever hoped Chinese would be free from hunger.5. How does the author mainly show the achievements of Yuan Longping in hybrid rice?A. By listing figures.B. By quoting reports.C. By imagining results.D. By explaining reasons.6. Which of the following best describes Yuan Longping according to the text?A. Patient and honest.B. Energetic and athletic.C. Capable and remarkable.D. Humorous and adventurous.7. What is the text mainly about?A. The life of Yuan Longping.B. The team of Yuan Longping.C. The honor of Yuan Longping.D. The education of Yuan Longping.CGerardo Ixcoy is a 27-year-old teacher in Guatemala. He teaches in the area where having electricity is something of a luxury and students have no access to mobile apps or computers, which became a problem when Guatemalan government had to choosedistance education for students at home because of COVID-19 inmid-March.Gerardo Ixcoy felt that he had to teach those children living far from the digital world. After all, education is a universal right. But what was the solution?Gerardo bought himself a secondhand tricycle with his savings. Once he had the tricycle, the next step was to change it into a classroom on wheels. He put a roof with a solar panel（太阳能电池板）on it, along with a screen to avoid the spread of COVID-19. He fixed a whiteboard on it so he could explain to the students the basics of primary education：math, the local language and the national language Spanish.The purpose of the solar panelis to provide constant power for a small loudspeaker so he can teach from a distance. It's a matter of respecting the healthy distance required to be safe from the virus. He, the teacher, stays outside, and the student participates from his or her house.He tries to visit his students at least twice a week, riding his classroom — cycle. The children he serves say that, although he visits them for only a few hours a week, they look forward to it. They appreciate his visit because they know he has limited time he can devote to them. They must take advantage of it to learn.8. What happened to Gerardo Ixcoy's students because of COVID-19?A. They chose to have classes in groups.B. They had to stop all the classes.C. They continued to have classes online.D. They started to learn about computers.9. Why does the teacher stay from a distance while teaching?A. Because healthy distance is reqired.B. Because he doesn't want to see his students.C. Because he wants to show his authority.D. Because the local custom reqiries him to.10. Where did Gerardo Ixcoy teach his students?A. In his own house.B. In his student's house.C. On the school playground.D. Outside his student's house.11. What can be the best title of the story?A. Love breaks down barriers.B. Hard work pays off.C. Time is money.D. Education is the key to success.DA smiling panda and a walking Chinese lantern will be the mascots of the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics (残奥会）in Beijing .The mascots were known to the public on Sept.17, 2019 at a ceremony inBeijing. Beijing Mayor Chen Jining described them as adorable, unique , and exquisite (精致的）。
2020届河南省信阳高级中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案
2020届河南省信阳高级中学高三英语一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AStaying-at-home proves to be effective in slowing the spread of the virus, but loneliness can be tough for many. Luckily, in the age of social media, we are never truly alone. And with the extra time spent indoors, artists are stepping up to help us all with the following clubs.Drawing from Distance by Sarah Beth MorganLet’s shine some light during this trying time and encourage social distancing! I’m starting this tomorrow myself — but from what I offer, take whatever you please. No rules! Just have fun!Stayathome Art Club byCarsonEllisHello! I’ll be posting art homework here every weekday morning when I can. They’ll be designed for kids and grownups alike. Here is your first homework: Draw a picture of yourself from the shoulders up. You can follow some useful examples. If you want to share or see other people’s self-picture, use these hashtags: #Stayathomeartclub# QACselfportrait30-Day indoor Art by Danielle KrysaOne month of avoiding crowds? I’m in! I challenge you to use this time inside to make one piece every day from now until mid April. Please join me in playing around with some painting ideas that have been rolling around in my head but haven’t found their way onto paper yet. Stay at home, make art, save someone’s life.DIY from Illustoria MagazineWe have been so inspired to see our community come together to provide easy art projects for families during this stay-at-home-time! DIY is actually a fantastic way tosparkyour imagination without breaking a sweat. A video every day will teach you how to DIY something.1. What do we know about Sarah Beth Morgan?A. She is a strict artist.B. She aims at training more artists.C. She prefers to work at home office.D. She will provide a wide range of choices.2. What are you expected to do if you join Stayathome Art Club?A. Hand in homework every day.B. Share other people’s pictures.C. Draw a picture of yourself.D. Show up in person occasionally.3. What does “spark”in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Set off.B. Set down.C. Set aside.D. Set about.BTo show empathy is to identify with another’s feelings. It is to emotionally put yourself in the place of another. The ability to empathize is directly dependent on your ability to feel your own feelings and identify them.If you have never felt a certain feeling, it will be hard for you to understand how another person is feeling. If you have never put your hand in a flame, you will not know the pain of fire. If you have not experienced jealousy, you will not understand its power.Readingabout a feeling and intellectually knowing about it is very different than actually experiencing it for yourself.Among those with an equal level of emotional intelligence, the person who has actually experienced the widest range and variety of feelings — the great depths of depression and the heights of fulfillment, for example, — is the one who is most able to empathize. On the other hand, when we say that someone “can’t relate” to other people, it is likely because they haven’t experienced, acknowledged or accepted many feelings of their own.Once you have felt discriminated against, for example, it is much easier to relate with someone else who has been discriminated against. Our innate emotional intelligence gives us the ability to quickly recall those instances and form associations when we encounter discrimination again. We then can use the “reliving” of those emotions to guide our thinking and actions. This is one of the ways nature slowly evolves towards a higher level of survival.For this process to work, the first step is that we must be able to experience our own emotions. This means we must be open to them and not distract ourselves from them or try to numb ourselves from our feelings through drugs, alcohol, etc.Next, we need to become aware of what we are actually feeling — to acknowledge, identify, and accept our feelings. Only then can we empathize with others. That is one reason why it is important to work on your own emotional awareness and sensitivity — in other words, to be “in touch with” your feelings.4. How does the author explain the feelings of empathy?A. By giving examples.B. By having classification.C. By making comparison.D. By providing data.5. Which statement may the author agree with?A. Low level of empathy leads to fewer varieties of feelings.B. The deeper one’s feelings are, the more empathetic one is.C. Empathy is a way we recently picked up for better survival.D. Rich experiences may not go with a high level of empathy.6. What’s the purpose of the last two paragraphs of the text?A. To advise a sincere attitude to one’s experiences.B To suggest a right understanding of empathy.C. To require a realbond with one’s emotions.D. To call for true acceptance of one’s feelings.7. What is the best title for the text?A. How Empathy UnfoldsB. Be Open to Your EmotionsC. Why Is Empathy ImportantD. Accept Your True SelfCWhile the arts can' t stop the COVID-19 virus or the social unrest we see in the world today, they can give us insight into the choices we make when moving through crises and chaos. The arts invite everyone to think in new ways.We often experience works of art as something that's pleasing to our senses without a full understanding of the creative effort. Great art often shows us contradictions and crises, and we can learn a great deal from their resolutions(解决). Through our understanding of art, we can gain a deeper understanding of how we might overcome our own challenges. In understanding extremes of contrast, we can see the beauty in art with themes that are not simply pleasing for their magnificent features or qualities.Beethoven offers a wonderful example of moving artfully through crises and chaos. He composed his Symphony No. 9 as his hearing loss became more and more pronounced. The opening of the symphony seems to come out of nowhere, from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedom and universal brotherhood with Schiller’s Ode to joy（欢乐颂). Beethoven appears to have created a work of art that not only freed him from his personal struggles, but one that also speaks to the joy of living together in peace and harmony.Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference—a oneness of the two opposingforces.The arts offer many lessons that can help us gain the knowledge we need to move more confidently in today’ s competitive anduncertain environment. An openness to arts-based solutions will give you more control over your future.8. What value does art have beyond pleasing people's senses?A. It brings people inner peace.B. It contributes to problem-solving.C. It reduces the possibility of crises.D. It deepens understanding of music.9. What can we learn about Beethoven's Symphony No. 9?A. It celebrates freedom and unity.B. It aims to show crises and chaos.C. It opens with Schiller's Ode to Joy.D. It is unfinished due to his hearing loss.10. What is the author's suggestion on dealing with conflicting forces?A. Leaving things as they are.B. Making a choice between them.C. Separating them from each other.D. Engaging them in a conversation.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. How COVID-19 changes artB. Essentials of Symphony No. 9C. Moving artfully through crisesD. Joy in the eyes of BeethovenDThere are 8.8 million blind people in India. In fact, there are 36 million blind people worldwide and a quarter of them are in India; however, many cases of blindness in India are curable. The poor in India have limited access to primary eye healthcare and often do not eat foods rich in micronutrients, like vitamins and minerals, which play an important role in maintaining good eye health.Many people worldwide are not even aware that they may have a vision (视力) problem simply because they do not get their eyes tested every year with a doctor, who tests for the functioning of the eye muscles (肌肉), as well as common diseases like night blindness. This exam is strongly recommended by experts because some changes in vision, which the patient may take longer to notice, can be found easily in this way.Certain simple changes in diet and lifestyle can ensure better eye health for you. These include drinking plenty-of water, not smoking, and eating brightly color1 ed and leafy fruit and vegetables. Wearing sunglasses protects your eyes from the sun, which damages otherwise healthy eyes. Learn about your family's eye disease history, and be on the lookout for any problem about your vision. Make sure that you see a doctor immediately for early intervention(干预) if you see any of these signs of worsening eye health.If you or a loved one needs to cure blindness or other eye diseases, turn to a crowdfunding (众筹) platform. A group of eye health caregivers have fundraised with crowdfunding platform ImpactGuru to raise money to perform operations on the eyes of blind women in south Asia. Running an online fundraiser enables both doctors and patients to find a way out of the dark. If you want eye care to develop, start a fundraiser today.12. Why are there so many blind people in India?A. There is a lack of eye hospitals in India.B. People pay no attention to their eyes at all.C. Poor Indians lack food good for eye health.D. The environment damages their eyes.13. What does the author suggest in Paragraph 2?A. Examining your eyes annually.B. Strengthening muscles every day.C. Raising the awareness of physical health.D. Attaching importance to self-examination.14. Which of the following may do harm to your eyes?A. Smoking a lot.B. Wearing sunglasses.C. Drinking much water.D. Watching brightly-color1 ed pictures.15. What does the author want to show in the last paragraph?A. How to start a fundraiser online.B. The importance of raising money.C. The role of crowdfunding in eye care.D. What should bedone to raise money.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。
河南省普通高中2024届高三下学期3月高考适应性测试英语试卷(含答案)
河南省普通高中2024届高三下学期3月高考适应性测试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解As any gardener knows, nature doesn’t need much space to grow strong and healthy—give her an inch, and she’ll take a mile! Here are four impressive examples of nature reclaiming (开发利用) our world for itself with amazing results.Houtouwan, ChinaIt lies on the island of Shengshan Town on the furthermost edge of a group of islands. The only way to get there is by private boat, or by bus, and then by ship. Its isolation (隔绝) was one of the prime factors leading to the abandonment of the village in the 1990s. Now, its walls and streets become green with overgrowth.Spreepark, GermanySpreepark was closed in 2001 and the local plant life soon got to work. Structures in use since the park originally opened in 1969 were quickly covered by leaves. Now, an initiative aims to bring the site back to life.Vallone dei Mulini, ItalyIts high humidity (湿度) encouraged a microclimate perfect for plant growth. As the abandoned buildings fell apart, the ruins and their surroundings became completely overgrown. Photographs taken of the site in 2006 went widespread online.Beng Mealea, CambodiaThough constructed around 900 years ago, this grand temple is far less frequented than its more famous neighbour, Angkor Wat. In 2020, it was submitted for consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Natural decline, among other factors, has caused serious damage to the site, allowing the surrounding jungle to overrun and combine with it. 1．What mainly caused Houtouwan’s abandonment?A. Its wet climate.B. The overgrowth of plants.C. Its separate location.D. The aging of walls and streets.2．Which place once became popular online?A. Houtouwan.B. Spreepark.C. Vallone dei Mulini.D. Beng Mealea.3．What feature do the four places share?A. They are World Heritage Sites.B. They are being taken back by nature.C. They are nearly 1,000 years old.D. They are regaining their original state.While climbing the Great Wall is a once-in-a-lifetime dream for many, Jim Spear has taken it a step further, spending the last 18 years as a village r residing beneath this ancient wonder.“Never did I dream I would have the chance to visit the Great Wall, let alone live under it,” said 68-year-old Spear, a self-taught architect from the United States.Spear’s interest in China began during his college days. It deepened when he met Tang, a Chinese girl, in 1980, and they got married two years later. In 1986, he decided to drop out of his doctoral studies in Chinese politics at the University of California and moved to China “to get to the heart of things”. “I realized that if I became a scho lar of China, based overseas, I wouldn’t be able to experience what was happening in China,” Spear said.In 1995, the couple secured a long-term rent of a traditional village farmhouse in Mutianyu and decided to make it their full-time home ten years later. Shortly after possessing full-time village life, he rented an abandoned schoolhouse and transformed it into a restaurant and art glass factory for a sustainable tourism business. He also turned a former factory into a hotel and helped renovate (翻新) over 20 households into restaurants. Besides, he explored other ways to support those residents in rural areas. “I want to do something for them,” Spear said.Spear’s designs reflect his natural talent for fusing (融合) traditional and modern elements, adopting the Great Wall style. However, Spear emphasized his approach involves creating designs and views “that echo (呼应) the Great Wall, not copy it”. In 2014, Spear received the Great Wall Friendship Award from the Beijing government.Talking about the future, Spear sees abundant possibilities in China, driven by significant domestic demand and a growing emphasis on preserving historic structures. 4．What do we know about Spear from the first two paragraphs?A. He likes to climb the Great Wall.B. He came to China when he was 18.C. He once dreamed of becoming a villager.D. He has lived beneath the Great Wall for years.5．What’s Spear’s purpose of moving to China when he was in college?A. To see a real China.B. To marry a Chinese girl.C. To work as an architect.D. To study Chinese politics.6．What is special about Spear’s designs?A. They are inspired by rural residents.B. They copy the style of the Great Wall.C. They have received a world-wide prize.D. They connect the past with the present.7．What will Spear possibly plan to do in the future?A. Continue to engage in cultural exchange.B. Work for another award in structure preserving.C. Find more ways to support the rural residents.D. Conduct further study in Chinese historic structures.Why do we find ugly animals so appealing? And what makes odd-looking creatures so cute?Evolution (进化) plays a role. According to Austrian zoologist Konrad Lorenz, human attraction to childish features, such as big eyes, large heads and soft bodies, is an evolutionary adaptation that helps ensure that adults care for their young, guaranteeing the survival of their species. Odd-looking animals such as blobfish, pugs, and bulldogs all share these childish qualities that initiate an affectionate response among humans. And these childish characteristics increase a person’s “protective behavior, attention and willingness to care” for the individual and reduce the “likelihood of attacks towards a child”, says Marta Borgi, a researcher.Ugly animals often have other value—some, like the blobfish or the naked mole rat, live in extreme environments that they have adapted to in remarkable ways. Scientists are keen to study these animals to understand whether their biology might provide fresh insights that could lead to treatments for human health conditions such as cancer, heart disease and other deadly diseases.Our fascination with ugly-cute animals can also be traced back to culturally-based causes. “The ugly-cute thing is very fashionab le,” says Rowena Packer, a lecture r of animal behavior. “This is partly driven by social media, with many influential people showing off pet pugs and French bulldogs on the Internet,” she says.But there are some serious welfare concerns around this trend. Vets are urging people not to choose a flat-faced dog, because they suffer from serious health problems. Pugs and French bulldogs which have been selectively produced experience breathing difficulties, repeated skin infections and eye diseases.We may want to rethink our love for “ugly-cute” animals because of their silly featureslike protruding (鼓出的) eyes and wrinkly faces.8．Why do people like ugly animals according to Konrad Lorenz?A. People appriciate their efforts to survive.B. People appriciate their super adaptability.C. People are attracted by their childish looks.D. People are fond of their fast response speed.9．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. What media are changing people.B. How public practices influence people.C. Whether social media is worth believing.D. Why celebrities show off their pet animals.10．What’s the author’s attitude towards people’s love for ugly animals?A. Opposed.B. Supportive.C. Indifferent.D. Cautious.11．How does the author mainly answer the questions raised in Paragraph 1?A. By quoting different researchers’ findings.B. By showing some examples of keeping pets.C. By observing people’s behavior towards animals.D. By referring to authoritative evolutionary theory.An innovative creation will help transform treating diseases. Scientists at Tufts University and Harvard University’s Wyss Institute developed tiny biological robots “Anthrobots” from human cells. These Anthrobots possess the astonishing ability to move across surfaces and have exhibited a remarkable healing (治愈) effect by stimulating neuron (神经元) growth in damaged lab dish regions. This discovery serves as a crucial stepping stone toward the researchers’ vision of employing biological robots as innovative too ls for healing, and disease treatment.This breakthrough originates from earlier research conducted by Michael Levin, Professor of Biology at Tufts University School of Arts & Sciences, and Josh Bongard at the University of Vermont. They once created biological robots called Xenobots from frog cells, capable of various functions including self-copying, for a limited number of cycles. However, it was unclear if biological robots could be formed using cells from other species.In their latest study, Levin and Tufts PhD student Gizem Gumuskaya discovered thatthose observed in Xenobots.Anthrobots showed the ability to move across a surface covered in human neurons grown in a lab dish, facilitating new growth to fill gaps caused by cell layer damage.“It is extremely interesting and completely unexpected that normal patients’ cells, without changing their DNA, can move on their own and encourage neuron growth across a re gion of damage. We’re now looking at how the healing mechanism works, and asking what else these constructs can do,” says Levin.One of the main advantages of using human cells lies in constructing biological robots from a patient’s cells to perform heali ng tasks without leading to immune (免疫的) responses. These Anthrobots naturally break down after a few weeks and can be easily absorbed into the body once their function is complete.Anthrobots can only survive under specific laboratory conditions, posing no risk of exposure or unintended spread outside the controlled environment. They do not reproduce, have no genetic changes, and therefore carry no risk of developing beyond safety measures. 12．What do Anthrobots do in healing patients?A. Replace human cells.B. Facilitate neuron growth.C. Create new human cells.D. Move across tissue surfaces.13．What does the underlined word “crafted” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Made.B. Divided.C. Copied.D. Designed.14．What is one of the main advantages of Anthrobots?A. They can be easily created from patients’ cells.B. They can be used in many controlled environments.C. They can avoid causing immune responses.D. They can have genetic changes when necessary.15．Which magazine is the text most probably taken from?A. Advanced Science.B. Sportsnet Magazine.C. Art in America.D. National Geographic.二、七选五16．Although it’s an age of typing, handwriting still matters. Today the danger of the technology which computers and the typing people are using on writing is becoming extremely enormous. ① .As primary school pupils and college students return for a new school year in the North America, many will place a greater-than-ever reliance on computers to take notes and write papers. Children are not just encouraged but required to bring laptops to class, with whichsome parents are disappointed. ②, and their professors complain of this serious distraction (分心) in classrooms.③, from recalling a random series of words to better grasping the concept of complicated ideas. In a study from 2014, students typing wrote down almost twice as many words and more passages verbatim (一字不差地) from lectures, suggesting they were not understanding so much as rapidly copying the material. Handwriting, which takes longer for nearly all university-level students, forces note-takers to integrate ideas into their own words.④ . Those taking notes by hand also perform better on tests when they are later able to study from their notes.Many studies have co nfirmed handwriting’s benefits, and many countries have taken action. About half American states have mandated (强制执行) more teaching of handwriting since 2010. In Sweden there is a similar campaign. ⑤. England’s national subjects already include teaching basic knowledge of handwriting by age seven. However, several school systems in America have gone so far as to ban most laptops. This is too extreme.A. And a heated debate is going about itB. They would no longer need to complainC. Writing on paper can improve everythingD. But so many are fond of typing in their jobsE. College students message instead of listening to lecturesF. This aids conceptual understanding at the moment of writingG. The government pushes for more handwriting and fewer devices三、完形填空（15空）Last year, cardiologist (心脏病专家) Steve Lome came to truly understand what it means to be at the right place at the right time. During a half-marathon (半程马拉松), heand then he continued the race.wouldn’t have been around to save him, too.in the very same half-marathon this year!17．A. save B. lose C. accept D. believe18．A. match B. mark C. joint D. way19．A. extent B. distance C. area D. point20．A. coach B. guide C. competitor D. volunteer21．A. confused B. relieved C. worried D. disappointed22．A. leaving B. arriving C. collapsing D. understanding23．A. tell B. predict C. decide D. imagine24．A. temporarily B. accidentally C. eventually D. immediately25．A. moved away B. stayed around C. wandered about D. looked over26．A. noticed B. identified C. missed D. reached27．A. dizzy B. thirsty C. uneasy D. pleased28．A. analyzing B. evaluating C. timing D. recording29．A. agreed B. failed C. refused D. paused30．A. meaning B. proving C. clarifying D. indicating31．A. shape B. touch C. peace D. happiness四、短文填空32．Acupuncture (针灸) has been a treatment for countless patients for thousands of years in China. Before modern medicine came to life, stone tools ① (use) to relieve pain. Over time, this natural practice developed into a comprehensive medical system and shaped the root of acupuncture.Acupuncture is a treatment that is aimed ②(promote) the body’s self-regulating functions. Its principles are in line with the philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine, ③emphasizes comprehensive treatment, meridian (经脉) adjustment and balance of bodily functions.④ (practice) vary in forms. Needle insertion (插入) is the most common method, which is carried out ⑤ inserting hair-thin needles into meridians, or specific points on the body that channel vital energy. Practitioners use needles to ⑥(effective) unblock theflow of energy and restore yin and yang balance.Looking beyond China, acupuncture has become a global treatment. Over the years, acupuncture ⑦ (see) many advancements in scientific research and modern medicine. According to a 2019 WHO report, acupuncture is used in 113 of its 120 member countries, ⑧(illustrate) its widespread recognition and application.Acupuncture, as ⑨ ancient Chinese treatment, is a reflect of a rich history and ⑩(significance) Chinese culture.五、书面表达33．假如你是李华。
2020届河南省平顶山市第一中学高三英语第四次联考试题及答案
2020届河南省平顶山市第一中学高三英语第四次联考试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI once taught in a small private school. Each morning at nine o’clock all the students, ranging in age from three to seven years old, gathered in the Great Room for a warm-up in preparation for the day.One morning the headmistress made an announcement to all the children gathered,“Today we begin a great experiment of the mind.” She held up two ivy(常春藤) plants, each potted in an identical container. She continued, “Do they look the same?”All the children nodded. So did I, for, in this way, I was alsoa child.“We will give the plants the same amount of light, the same amount of water, but not the same amount of attention,” She said. “Together we are going to see what will happen when we put one plant in the kitchen away from our attention and the other plant right here in this room. Each day for the next month, we shall sing to our plant in the Great Room and tell it how much we love it, and how beautiful it is. We will use our good minds to think good thoughts about it.”Four weeks later my eyes were as wide and disbelieving as the children’s. The kitchen plant was leggy and sick-looking, and it hadn’t grown at all. But the Great Room plant, which had been sung to and surrounded by positive thoughts and words, had increased threefold in size with dark leaves that were filled with energy.In order to prove the experiment, the kitchen ivy was brought to the Great Room to join the other ivy. Within three weeks, the second plant had caught up with the first ivy. Within four weeks, they could not be distinguished, one from the other.I took this lesson to heart and made it my own.1. Why did the headmistress do the experiment?A. She wanted to teach me a lesson.B. She expected the students to learn to grow plants.C. She meant to prove the impact of good minds on growth.D. She intended to show students how to save a sick-looking plant.2. What happened to the ivy in the kitchen at last?A. It stopped growing and died.B. It was leggy and sick with dark leaves.C. It looked almost the same as the other one.D. It grew better than the one in the Great Room.3. What can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Life Means GrowthB. Things Grow with LoveC. Equality Makes a DifferenceD. Positive Thoughts Really CountBFlying someone one-way fromLondontoNew Yorkproduces nearly a ton ofcarbon dioxide or CO2. That's alot of this climate-warming greenhouse gas. But there are ways to cut the climate impact of flying, one of which is to ask planes to surf high-altitude winds every chance they get.It's not something they've been allowed to do. But that may change—and soon.Most jets crossing the Atlantic Ocean follow one of several fixed paths that are widely spaced because radar (雷达) had not been able to track aircraft everywhere above the Atlantic. But a new network of satellites could soon change that.Wells was part of a team inEnglandthat calculated the fastest possible routes for passenger planes. According to them , traveltime a plane takes when flying across theAtlanticvaries with the winds that a plane meets. For instance, eastbound (向东的) flights can get a powerful push. Westbound routes miss that benefit. Faster flights burn less fuel. And less burning gives off fewergreenhouse gases.The airline industry knows it has a high " carbon footprint." But it takes decades and many billions of dollars to design, test and fly new planes. Changing a flight path, in contrast, can cut costs and energy right away.The new study doesn't show how well such wind surfing would work for all planes, in all skies and the world over. Bui it does suggest that making flight routes more flexible could cut both fuel use and CO2in some places.However, if flight times vary depending on the wind, scheduling connecting flights and managing runways and gates would become more complicated. The researchers would have to work out the best flight paths that take such scheduling issues into consideration. They may also want to see if flying at different altitudes gives a wider choice of flexible routes at the times most people want to fly.National Air Traffic Services (NATS) which provides air-traffic control for theUnited Kingdomsaid it would temporarily disband its flight-paths system and work to allow airlines to choose flexible routes that would bestlimit their fuel use.4. What happens to east bound flights when crossing theAtlantic?A. They consume more fuel.B. They use less time and energy.C. They produce more greenhouse gases.D. They are against a stronger wind.5. What should be done to make adopting flexible flight routes possible?A. Calculating the flight time.B. Finding the best flight paths.C. Adjusting the size of jets.D. Adding more runways and gates.6. Which word can best replace the underlined word "disband” in the last paragraph?A. Stop.B. Copy.C. Handle.D. Restore.7. What can we infer from the text?A. Planes are producing the most carbon dioxide.B. New fuel is benefiting airline industries greatly.C. Carbon footprint is a serious problem in theUK.D. Surfing the winds can make air travel greener.CAge has never been a problem for 16-year-old Thessalonika Arzu-Embry. After all, she’s already got her master’s degree.The North Chicago-area teen started homeschooling at the age of 4. She began having an influence on others soon after. When she was 6 years old, she was an inspirational speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service, which is for people who were forced to leave their homes because of earthquake, flood and other natural disasters.At the age of 11, she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2013. She completed those classes online as she was traveling for church events and leadership meetings.She doesn’t stop there, though. The teen plans to focus on aviation psychology (航空心理学) for her further study, a decision inspired by her father who is a pilot. She grew up around airplanes and took fights all the time. Her goal is to use it to help pilots deal with problems that could have deadly results once the plane takes off — a topic that has been in the news lately. For her, it’s a mix of two of her interests.In her free time, Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis, swimming and being active in her youth group at church. She also has three self-published books, which are on her site. Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college, and in the future aims to help business owners with trends. Her third book The GeniusRace is designed to help people to be talents in various areas of life.8. Which of the following is TRUE about Thessalonika?A. When she was 6 years old, she started homeschooling.B. She gained her master’s degree at the age of 11.C. She majored in science and technology.D. In 2013 she got her bachelor’s degree through completing courses online.9. What is her next plan according to the passage?A. Major in aviation psychology.B. Deliver inspiring speeches for church events and leadership meetings.C. Be active in her youth group at church.D. Write another book to help people to be talents.10. Why does she write the book Jump the Education Barrier?A. It aims to help people to be geniuses.B. It is intended to give students a hand to complete college.C. It is designed to arouse people’s awareness of psychology.D. The author hope to share her own experience with others.11. Which ofthe following can be the best title for the text?A. The Story of ThessalonikaB. To be a talentC. Three Published BooksD. HomeschoolingDImust have always known reading was very important because the first memories I have as a child deal with books. There was not one night that I don’t remember mom reading me a storybook by my bedside. I was extremely inspired by the wonderful way the words sounded.I always wanted to know what my mom was reading. Hearing mom say, “I can’t believe what’s printed in the newspaper this morning,” made me want to grab it out of her hands and read it myself. I wanted to be like my mom and know all of the things she knew. So I carried around a book, and each night, just to be like her, I would pretend to be reading.This is how everyone learned to read. We would start off with sentences, then paragraphs, and then stories. It seemed an unending journey, but even as a six-year-old girl I realized that knowing how to read could open many doors. When mom said, “The C-A-N-D-Y is hidden on the top shelf,” I knew where the candy was. Myprogress in reading raised my curiosity, and I wanted to know everything. I often found myself telling my mom to drive more slowly, so that I could read all of the road signs we passed.Most of my reading through primary, middle and high school was factual reading. I read for knowledge, and to make A’s on my tests. Sometimes, I would read a novel that was assigned, but I didn’t enjoy this type of reading.I liked facts, things that are concrete. I thought anything abstract left too much room for argument.Now that I’m growing and the world I once knew as being so simple is becoming more complex, I find myself needing a way to escape. By opening a novel, I can leave behind my burdens and enter into a wonderful and mysterious world where I am now a new character. In these worlds I can become anyone. I don’t have to write down what happened or what technique the author was using when he or she wrote this. I just read to relax.We’re taught to read because it’s necessary for much of human understanding. Reading is an important part of my life. Reading satisfies my desire to keep learning. And I’ve found that the possibilities that lie within books are limitless.12. Why did the author want to grab the newspaper out of mom’s hands？A. She wanted mom to read the news to her.B. She couldn’t wait to tear the newspaper apart.C. She couldn’t help but stopmom from reading.D. She was eager to know what had happened.13. According to Paragraph 3, the author’s reading of road signs shows___________.A. her own way to find herselfB. her eagerness to develop her reading abilityC. her growing desire to know the world around herD. her effort to remind mom to obey traffic rules14. The author takes novel reading as a way to___________.A. explore a mysterious landB. develop an interest in learningC. get away from a confusing worldD. learn about the adult world15. What could be the best title for the passage？A The Pleasure of Reading B. Growing Up with ReadingC. The Magic of ReadingD. Reading Makes a Full Man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届河南省平顶山市第一中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析
2020届河南省平顶山市第一中学高三英语第一次联考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AMy wife Hilary andI were on the beach, with three of our children, taking pictures of shore birds near our home in Alaska when we saw a bear. The bear was thin and small, moving aimlessly.Just a few minutes later, I heard my daughter shouting, “Dad! The bear is right behind us!" An aggressive bear will usually rush forward to frighten away its enemy but would suddenly stop at the last minute. This one was silent and its ears pinned back the sign of an animal that is going in for the kill. And it was a cold April day. Thebear behaved abnormally, probably because of hunger.I held my camera tripod(三脚架)in both hands to form a barrier as the bear rushed into me. Its huge head was level with my chest and shoulders, and the tripod stuck across its mouth. It bit down and I found myself supporting its weight. I knew 1 would not be able to hold it for long.Even so, this was a fight I had to win: I was all that stood between the bear and my family, who would stand little chance of running faster than a brown bear.The bear hit at the camera, cutting it off the tripod. I raised my left arm to protect my face; the beast held tightly on the tripod and pressed it into my side. My arm could not move, and I sensed that my bones were going to break.Drawing back my free hand, I struck the bear as hard as I could for five to six times. The bear opened its mouth and I grasped its fur, trying to push it away. I was actually wrestling with the bear at this point. Then, as suddenly as it had begun, the fight ended. The bear moved back towards-the forest,before returning for another attack the first time I felt panic.Obviously satisfied that we caused no further threat, the bear moved off, destroying a fence as it went. My arm was injured, but the outcome for us could hardly have been better. I'm proud that my family remained clear-headed when panic could have led to a very different outcome.1. How did the writer feel when faced with the brown bear?A. Fearful but confident.B. Nervous but brave.C. Upset but determined.D. Awful but hopeful.2. The bear finally went away after itA. got injuredB. felt safeC. found some foodD. took away the camera3. What does the author want to tell us?A. We should keep calm when troubles comeB. We should rise to the challenge when faced with difficulties.C. We should not risk ourselves in some dangerous areas.D. We should learn to take advantage of anything at hand when in trouble.BOne billion people in the world are short of water. How can this problem be solved. Some suggestions have been to desalinate ocean water or to build enormous water pipelines from areas where water is abundant. (Suggestions such as these prove extremely expensive when they are actually used.) One possibility that scientists are considering is pulling icebergs from either the North Pole or the South Pole to parts of the world with a water shortage. Although many questions must be answered before such a project could be tried, moving icebergs seems a reasonable possibility in the future.Engineers, mathematicians, and glaciologists from a dozen countries have been considering the iceberg as a future source of water. Saudi Arabia is particularly interested in this project because it has a great water shortage. Scientists estimate that it would take 128 days to transport a large iceberg (about 1/2 square mile) to Saudi Arabia. Yet the iceberg would be completely melted by the 104th day. Therefore, insulation would be essential, but how to insulate the iceberg remains an unsolved problem.The problems in transporting an iceberg are numerous. The first problem is choosing the iceberg to pull. The icebergs that form in the North Pole are quite difficult to handle because of their shape. Only a small portion extends above the water — most of the iceberg is below the surface, which would make it difficult to pull. South Pole icebergs, on the other hand, are flat and float like table tops. Thus they would be much easier to move.How can a 200-million-ton iceberg be moved. No ship is strong enough to pull such enormous weight through the water. Perhaps several ships could be used. Attaching ropes to an iceberg this size is also an enormous problem. Engineers think that large nails or long metal rods could be driven into the ice. What would happen if the iceberg splits into several pieces during the pulling. Even if an iceberg with very few cracks were chosen, how could it be pulled through stormy waters. Furthermore, once the iceberg reached its destination, very few ports would be deep enough to store it.All of these problems must be solved before icebergs can become a reasonable source of water. Yet scientistsestimate that it will be possible to transport them in the near future. Each year, enough icebergs form to supply the whole world with fresh water for a full year. In addition, icebergs are free and nonpolluting. As a solution to the world’s water problems, icebergs may be a workable possibility.4. What is a problem in transporting iceberg?A. The size of the iceberg.B. The colour of the iceberg.C. The salt in the iceberg.D. The movement of air and water.5. What is the author’ attitude towards transporting iceberg?A. Pessimistic.B. Objective.C. Optimistic.D. Unconcerned.6. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A. It is hard to use iceberg.B. Iceberg are a good choice.C. There are problems with iceberg.D. Man finds no other ways to solve water shortage.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Shortage of water.B. Icebergs for water.C. Scientists and icebergs.D. Iceberg—scientists headache.CPaper is an important part of modern life. People use it in school, at work, to make artwork and books, to wrap presents and much more. Trees are the most common material for paper these days.So how do people make paper out of trees today? People first cut trees, load them onto trucks and bring them to a factory. Machines cut open the outer coverings of the trees, and cut the trees into pieces. Those pieces are boiled into a soup. After that, it is hit flat, dried and cut up into sheets of paper.The entire process, from planting a small tree to buying your school notebook, takes a very long time. Just growing the trees takes 10 to 20 years.Making tons of paper from trees can harm the planet. Humans cut down 80, 000 to 160,000 trees around the world every day, and use many of them to make paper. Some of those trees come from tree farms. But people also cut down forests for paper, which means that animals and birds lose their homes.Cutting forests down also contributes to climate change, and paper factories pollute the air. After you throw paper, it often takes the paper six to nine years to break down. That's why recycling is important. It saves a lot oftrees, slows climate change and helps protect endangered animals, birds and all creatures that rely on forests for their homes and food.So if paper isn't good for the environment, why don't people write on something else?The answer: They do. With computers, tablets and cellphones, people use much less paper than in the past. Maybe a day will come when we won't use paper at all — or will save it for very special books and artworks.8. What can we know about making paper out of trees?A. It costs much money.B. It takes a lot of time.C. It is very easy and fast.D. It is dangerous and difficult.9. What is the impact of paper production?A. It promotes the recycling.B. It does harm to the environment.C. It slows down the climate change.D. It protects the animals from losing homes.10. How will we use paper someday in the future according to the text?A. Use it for books only.B. Use the recycled paper.C. Treasure it occasionally.D. Use it for artworks.11. What idea does the author want to express from the text?A. The influence of making paper on environment.B. The wonderful experience of making paper.C. The necessary process of making paper.D. The good reasons for making paper.DSonja Redding and her family were on their way home to Omaha, Nebraska, after a weeklong visit to Washington, D. C. with her two sons, one of whom, 5-year-old Xayvior, has autism(自闭症).Although all of the other flights had gone fine, Xayvior became angry during one of the flights, and Redding couldn’t calm him.“It felt like everyone on the plane was looking at us and got angry with my son, ” she wrote in a Facebook post after she got home. “I don’t know what to do when others just don’t understand that he is not just a kid with no discipline(自制力)，but a child with special needs who doesn’t know how to control himself.”The day was saved by Delta flight attendant(空乘人员)Amanda Amburgy. She tried to help Xayvior watch amovie, but when that failed, she offered to take him on a tour of the airplane.That worked, and soon the child was not only calm, but having a good time.“When they came back, Xayvior was much calmer and happier,” wrote Redding in the post，which now has 2,700 likes and over 500 shares. “I want to thank this Delta attendant. She didn’t judge, and she just showed love. We need more people like this in the world. ”It wasn’t long before Amburgy was told about the post.“ We’re there to help, and that’s what we want to do,” she said in an interview. “So, we always want to make anything easier for the family as well as other passengers.”She also shared what she felt when she read Redding’s story. “When I read it, it touched my heart. It’s something I would do for anyone on the plane, because that’s what I’m here for. It really made a difference in her life.”12. How did Redding feel on the plane?A. Tired.B. Uncomfortable.C. Very angry.D. Deeply afraid.13. What did Amburgy do to help the family?A. She asked the family to stay beside her.B. She asked the other passengers for help.C. She tried her best to calm the boy.D. She helped look after the other boy.14. Why did Redding post the story?A. To show her thanks.B. To help kids with autism.C. To get in touch with Amburgy.D. To share her travel experience.15. Which of the following words can best describe Amburgy?A. Proud.B. Honest.C. Hard-working.D. Warm-hearted.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。
崇明2020届高三英语一模试卷(含答案)
崇明区 2020 届第一次高考模拟考试试卷英语（考试时间 120 分钟，满分 140 分。
请将答案填写在答题纸上）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end ofeach conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. A housewife. B. A fashion model. C. A shirt designer. D. A shop assistant.2.A. In a bank. B. In a school. C. In a travel agency. D. In a stock exchange.3.A. It ’s not good enough. B. It ’s none of the woman ’s business.C. It’s not true.D. It ’s out of expectation.4.A. He ’s decided to try a new barbershop. B. The woman mistook him for another guy.C. A different person cut his hair this time.D. Another friend also commented on his hair.5.A. The tipping rule in America. B. Important aspects in American culture.C. The general tax rate in America.D. Tips on understanding American culture.6.A. She doesn’tknow where it is. B. She’s angry with the man for forgetting it.C. She’d like the man to return it tomorrow.D. She didn ’trealize the man had borrowed it.7.A. Book a hotel on the campus. B. Reserve a hotel a little far away.C. Call the local hotels again a few days later.D. Ask her parents to come at a different weekend.8.A. She took a history class last term. B. She doesn’ttrust the man.C. She didn’tlike her geography professor.D. She won’ttake any history classes.9.A. She doesn’tthink it will snow. B. The meeting place has been changed.C. The meeting has been canceled.D. She’ ll be too redti to walk to the meeting.10.A. He is not an experienced skier at all.B.He has never been to Central Mountain.C.He doesn’tplan to go skiing during spring breaks.D.He doesn ’trecommend going to Central Mountain.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you willbe asked several questions on each of them. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.高三英语共19页第1页Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. The history of movie-popcorn relationship.B.The reasons for moviegoers loving popcorn.C.The functions of popcorn in movie-watching.D.The special smell of popcorn in movie theaters.12.A. It was considered an unhealthy food. B. It could lower the movie ticket prices.C. It was unpopular with theater owners.D. It could spoil the luxurious atmosphere.13.A. The higher reputation of popcorn. B. The increase of popcorn prices.C. The rise of less luxurious theaters.D. The improvement of popcorn smell.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Pearson’ stoplanpublish electronic books in the U.S. college market.B. Pearson ’ s publishing history and its future in the U.S. college market.C. The reasons for the drop of Pearson’ s sales in the U.S. college market.D. The reaction of the U.S. college market to Pearson’ s digital publishing.15.A. Parts of Pearson have been sold. B. Pearson has been trying to save money.C. Some employees have left Pearson.D. Pearson’s new textbooks have been costly.16.A. Their publishing time is more predictable. B. They are more adaptable than its printed ones.C. They will be updated more timely.D. Their extra learning tools will be free.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A. Opening social media accounts. B. Posting personal photos online.C. Interacting with online followers.D. Finding friendships on social media.18.A. Essential. B. Impolite. C. Comfortable. D. Unwise.19.A. Urging people to make nice comments. B. Encouraging people to become volunteers.C. Providing people with job opportunities.D. Helping people establish life-lasting friendships.20.A. The man is cautious about sharing online.B.The man is ignorant of online opportunities.C.The woman thinks it safer to hide the identity online.D.The woman loves sharing secrets with online friends.II.Grammar andVocabulary Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent andgrammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.高三英语共19页第2页A 14-year-old Girl Built an App to Help Alzheimer ’Patients ( 老年痴呆症患者)For many teenagers, their lives typically might circle around schoolwork and spending time with friends. Not so for Emma Yang. Though the Hong Kong-born girl is only 14, she (21)_____ (create) her own mobile app for Alzheimer’ salreadypatients.The Timeless app, which Yang spent two years (22)_____ (develop), comes with several important features. It is an artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition system in the app (23)_____ helps Alzheimer ’patients identify people in photos and remember who they are. It also allows photos (24)_____ (group) by individuals as well as provides a picture-based phone book, which enables a user to tap on photos to call or text a person.The inspi ration to develop an app that would help Alzheimer’ s patients connect with their loved ones came to Yang at the age of 12, when her grandmother started forgetting things like (25)_____ she lived and Yang ’ s birthday.“ I wanted to create something to help people like my grandmother stay (26)_____ (connect) withher family, ” Yang said. It was a task she was -wellprepared to undertake, (27)_____ venture capitalists didn ’ttake her work seriously. Yang started a crowdfunding campaign in March last year to support her Timeless app project. That effort raised more than US$10,000.At present, Yang works with an international team that includes a designer in California and a developer in Cologne, Germany. The chief technology officer ofKairos, the AI company (28)_____ technology is used in the Timeless app, is now Yang’ s adviser.Yang urged other young, ambitious people to believe in (29)_____ because the teenagers of today will be tomorrow’ s leaders“Technology. has been able to makekids put their ideas into action,” she said.(30)“_____ _____ _____ you get out there and put yourself out there, tell people about your ideaand find out who’ s on board and can get behind it, you’ ll eventually find that team of people.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. drewB. allowedC. resultD. transformedE. physicalF. discoveredG. effortH. figureI. respectJ. fundamental K. mutualStephen Hawking: The Extraordinary Scientist Who Changed Our Understanding of PhysicsThere aren ’ t very many scientists who achieved rock star status. Stephen Hawking wasdefinitely one of them.Hawking was a theoretical physicist whose early work on black holes31how scientists think about the nature of the universe. Lawrence Krauss, a theoretical physicist from Arizona State University and a friend and colleague of Hawking’ s, says that at a young32age,somethingHawking高三英语共19页第3页“ truly remarkable” . Krausssaysbefore Hawking, physicists thought that the large gravity of a blackhole33everything in and nothing could escape. But by combiningquantum mechanics (量子力学) and the theory of relativity, Hawking showed something and changed everything about the waywe think about gravity.Krauss says Hawking pointed out a(n)34problem in the way physicists understand our world — a problem that Krauss says has yet to be resolved.But his fame wasn’ t just a(n)35 of his research. Hawking, who had a rare disease that made it impossible for him to move or speak, was also a popular public36and best-selling author. When he came to scientific conferences, the audience focused their attention on him. And it wasnthe scientists but the general public as well who showed great37for him. His popular book about his work, A Brief History of Time, was a best-seller. But he agreed that that book was probably the least-read, most-bought book ever. This showed Hawking’ s sense of humor.That sense of humor, along with his fame,38Hawking to appear on The Simpsons several times— as well as on a number of other popular shows.Toward the end of his life, Hawking ’ disease left him almost paralyzed (瘫痪的 ). It took an enormous39for Hawking to communicate, using the tiny movements he could make to control a computer. It’ s temptingytothatsa Hawking achieved his fame in spite of his40challenges.III.ReadingComprehension Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B,Cand D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.What did we do to deserve cats and dogs? Not only are they super cute and make us smile on adaily basis, scientists from Washington State University have now proved that touching our favourite 41friends gently for just ten minutes is an effective way to reduce stress levels.In findings published in AERA Open— an open access journal published by the American Educational Research Association — last month, scientists showed that the general42of students improves quickly, with even those who are highly stressed showing“ significant” reduction in cortiso levels— a chemical produced by our bodies in times of stress.Many universities have adopted“ Pet Your Stress Away” programs where students43 cancats or dogs and it appears to be showing both psychological and physiological benefits now.The research, conducted by Washington State University (WSU) , shows that pets improve students’moods, and their44has stress-relieving physiological benefits. “ Just10 minutes can have a significant45 , ”said Patricia Pendry, an associate professor in WSU’ s Department of Human Development.This is the first study that has demonstrated reductions in students’46cortisol levels during a高三英语共19页第4页intervention (介入 ).The team chose 249 college students and put them into four random groups and compared theeffects of different47to animals. The first group were provided 10 minutes of actual interactionwith dogs and cats. The second group waited in line while48others petting the animals. Thethird group watched a slideshow of the same animals, while the fourth group had to49and wastold they would be allowed to see the animals after 10 minutes.Salivary (唾液的 ) cortisol50were collected from each participant starting from the momentthey woke up in the morning. There was significantly less cortisol in the saliva of students who had 51interaction with the pets.Many universities have started these52where students can interact with cats or dogs to helprelieve the pressures of higher education. “ Wealready knew that students enjoy interacting with animals, and that it helps them experience more53emotions,” Dr Pendry said.“ What we wanted to learn was whether this exposure would help students reduce their stress in a less54way. Andit did, which is55because the reduction of stress chemicals may, over time,have significantbenefits for physical and mental health.”41.A. new B. furry C. close D. personal42.A. endurance B. awareness C. education D. wellbeing43.A. glance at B. focus on C. interact with D. escape from44.A. presence B. performance C. intelligence D. perseverance45.A. potential B. problem C. chance D. impact46.A. real-life B. part-time C. first-rate D. high-quality47.A. responses B. exposures C. contributions D. approaches48.A. keeping B. preventing C. observing D. catching49.A. swear B. wait C. supervise D. appreciate50.A. samples B. levels C. injections D. tips51.A. little B. harmonious C. informal D. direct52.A. campaigns B. programs C. researches D. majors53.A. complex B. intense C. familiar D. positive54.A. subjective B. risky C. mysterious D. effective55.A. demanding B. challenging C. exciting D. disappointingSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose theone that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.高三英语共19页第5页(A)Every year, the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco fills up with dance lovers. They come to take in experimental works of art that all have one thing in common—hip hop. This weekend the San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest celebrates 20 years of presenting electrifying hip hop performances.Each DanceFest has diversity (多样化 ) of style and group size, and a balance of local andout-of-town companies. From Vietnam to Brazil to Uganda to the Czech Republic, the festival has drawn impressive international talent.After a long process, only the most exceptional companies are flown in for DanceFest.In fact,outstanding technical dance skills are only a basic standard that the festival organizers are looking for. They look for much more — groups or artists that think outside the box. Artists that use hip hop in a theatrical way or to address social issues are sure to stand out. For instance, the 2010 performance“ Tables and Chairs” served to underline the negative effeal c tsoh o flism on society.It would be terribly irresponsible not to mention the founder, Micaya, in any introduction to DanceFest. A popular hip hop dance instructor, Micaya began producing high energy dance shows inthe heart of San Francisco in 1993. Students of all ages and backgrounds love her classes so much thata San Francisco newspaper once described her as“ Best Dance Instructor”.However, Micaya was concerned about the then dubious reputation of hip hop. She made it her goal to get hip hop the same recognition and respect as other dance forms. In 1999 she started DanceFest. It was the first festival of its kind to honor the creativity of hip hop dance in a non-competitive atmosphere. To Micaya, competitive rules leave little room for the magic that comes from true expression. One review said, Micaya’ s festival challenges us“ to reconsider just how dand embracing hip hop can now be.” Indeed, Micaya brings out the best in dancers, and has given SanFrancisco one of its finest festivals.56. What is the passage mainly about?A. The creativity of hip hop.B. The characteristics and the history of DanceFest.C. The best instructor of hip hop.D. The unique rules and the challenge of DanceFest.57.Hip hop dancers are more likely to be chosen for Dancefest if they can not only dance skillfullybut also _____.A. dance on the outside of the boxB. give up drinking alcohol before dancingC. handle social problems with their danceD. show their technical dance skills in theaters58. By dubious“ reputation”in the last paragraph, the author means hip hop _____ back then.A. was forbidden in publicB. was considered something badC. received too much attentionD. lacked creativity and competition高三英语共19页第6页59. What can be concluded about DanceFest?A. It is a competition for hip hop dancers. C. It is successful in popularizing hip hop.B. It is a dance festival for various dance forms.D. It is better respected than other dance festivals. (B)1. Admission and School Policies4. FeesThe enrolment of a prospective pupil to the School Fees are listed on the Fee Schedule andSchool is subject to the School ’ s Admissionssubjectandto variation from time to time. A fullEntry policies and other policies and procedures term ’tuitions is payable for any term during(including those relatingtodisciplineand which the pupil is in attendance irrespective of thecurriculum) as modified by the School from time number of days attended. If tuition fees have not to time.been paid, they shall remain due and payable andthe Refundable Deposit shall be used to pay the 2. Withdrawal by Parent / Guardiantuition fees and theparents / guardians remainParents / Guardians shall give a minimumof 6 responsible for the rest.weeks written notice of withdrawal from the The School reserves the right to exclude a pupilSchool. Notice received during a schoolholiday where tuition or other fees are not paid in full bywill be considered to have been received on the the due date. The School may also keep back any first day of the following session.information, pupil reports or property in suchcircumstances.3. Refundable Deposit5. Termination by the schoolThe School may terminate this agreement whenpermanent exclusion or removal is required. The School shall not take such action without good cause and full consultation with parents / guardians and the pupil. Parents / guardians have the right to appeal to the Orbital Education International Schools Development Officer on a decision to permanently exclude a pupil.60. The passage can most probably be found in the part “ _____ ” in a school ’ s admissions bookA. Application ProceduresB. Terms and ConditionsC. Frequently Asked QuestionsD. Acknowledgement and Declaration高三英语共19页第7页On the offer of a place at the School, the Refundable Deposit becomes payable. This is to secure enrolment at the School until the termly or annual fees have been paid. The Refundable Deposit is refundable, and shall be without interest and without taking into account changes in exchange rates.61.What can be learned about tuition fees?A.Tuition fees are usually paid after pupils get their school reports.B.Tuition fees can be paid according to the number of days attended.C.The refundable deposit can be used to pay the tuition after the due date.D.A pupil may be removed from school if part of his tuition fees is overdue.62.It can be inferred from the passage that _____.A.a pupil can withdraw from the school as soon as his guardian gives a written noticeB.the refundable deposit should be paid after the pupil begins study in the schoolC. both the school and the guardian can determine the pupil’ s place in the schoolD. the school’ s admissions andy entrpolicies remain the same all these years(C)Data centres and smartphones will be the most damaging information and communications technologies (ICT) to the environment by 2040, according to new research from W Booth School ’ s Lotfi Belkhir.At the end of winter term in 2014, Lotfi Belkhir was approached by a student taking his Total Sustainability and Management course who asked, “Whatdoes software sustainability mean?”The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Associate Professor at the W Booth School of Engineering Practiceand Technology didn’ t have an answer.Belkhir teaches students to think creatively about sustainability tools that can be applied totheir ventures. But his tools, at the time, mainly applied to hardware, not software.The student ’question inspired Belkhir ’latest research on the global emissions footprint of information and communications technology.Belkhir, along with Ahmed Elmeligi, a recent W Booth graduate and co-founder of HiNT (Healthcare Innovation in Neuro Technology), studied the carbon footprint of consumer devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, desktops as well as data centres and communication networks as early as 2005. Their findings were published in the Journal of Cleaner Production.Not only did they discover that software is driving the consumption of ICT, they also found thatICT has a greater impact on emissions than we thought and most emissions come from production and operation.“ For every text message, for every phone call, every video you upload or download, therecentre making this happen. ”Belkhir explains.“ Telecommunications networksand data centres consume a lot of energy to serve you and most data centres continue to be powered by electricity produced by traditional fuel s. It’ s the energy consumption we don’ t see.”高三英语共19页第8页Among all the devices, trends suggest that by 2020, the most damaging devices to the environment are smartphones. While smartphones consume little energy to operate, 85% of their emissions impact comes from production.A smartphone ’chips and motherboard (芯片和主板 ) require the most amount of energy to produce as they are made up of precious metals that are mined at a high cost. Smartphones also have a short life which drives further production of new models and an extraordinary amount of waste.Belkir has made policy recommendations based on his findings.“ Communication and data centres have to go under renewable energy now. The good news is Google and Facebook data centres are going to run on renewable energy. But there needs to be a policy in place so that all data centres follow. Also, it ’nots sustainable to have a two -year plan for smartphones. ”63.The story between Lotfi Belkhir and his student in 2014 was mentioned to _____.A. explain the importance of software sustainabilityB. illustrate the inspiration for Belkhir’s latest researchC. reveal the damaging impact of ICT on the environmentD. show Belkhir ’s student’s creativity and critical thinking64.One reason why smartphones may be the most damaging devices of all to the environment by2020 is that _____.A.they are more precious than other devicesB.they drive the greatest consumption of ICTC.they are frequently replaced by new modelsD.they need large amounts of energy to operate65.To reduce the emission of ICT, Lotfi Belkhir suggests that _____.A.longer plans be made to create renewable data centresB.sustainable materials be invented to produce smartphonesC.policies be established to advocate everlasting smartphonesD.green energy be used to operate communication and data centres66.What is the main idea of the passage?A.ICT does greater harm to the environment than thought.B.Software can do irreversible damage to the environment.C.Software is more damaging to the environment than hardware.D.ICT will have the greatest impact on the environment by 2040.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.高三英语共19页第9页A.But setting up the aeroponic farm was not easy.B.The government wants to greatly expand this percentage.C.Many of the commercial aeroponic systems are relatively costly.D.Aeroponics, however, does not require traditional farm work or much land.E.Growing with aeroponics is not difficult and its benefits far outweigh any disadvantages.F.It could make a big difference in places where huge amounts of land have been madeunfarmable.Growing Food from Air in NigeriaA group of farmers in Nigeria is using a technology-based method to grow crops from mist ( 水汽) in the air. The method, known as aeroponics, does not involve soil. Instead, plant roots hang in theair. The roots take in nutrients from a watery mist.Aeroponics is not well-known in Nigeria,but farmers there are working to make the techniquemore popular.67Biochemist Samson Ogbole is popularly known as Nigeria’ s smart farmer. He and his team are growing crops without soil at the technology-based farm they started three years ago in Abeokuta.Ogbole says they are on a campaign to end seasonal food scarcity in Nigeria. “ Because we are the ones controlling everything that the plant requires,w e are not depending on seasons. So it’nos longer seasonal farming. It is just farming anytime of the year, meaning we can plant anytime of the year, andwe can harvest anytime of the year.”68It required financing of more than $180,000. And some people in Abeokuta werevery much against this non-traditional method of farming. It took a lot of effort to change people ’ s minds about aeroponics.In Nigeria, about 30 million hectares (公顷 ) of farmland is being used, instead of the 78.5 millionhectares required for food security. In the north, only 49 percent of the land is fertile, a situation thatworries traditional farmers.69Nutrients for the plants are controlled by a recycling system,greatly increasing productivity.Philip Ojo is director general of Nigeria’Nationals Agricultural Seeds Council.He says the government welcomes new farming methods. Ojo noted that with aeroponics, farmers can quicklyincrease planting materials. So, his group strongly supports the technology.The agricultural industry represents about 40 percent of Nigeria’economys.70Fornow, most farmers lack the technical knowledge to increase productivity. They also need access tohigh-quality seeds to guarantee better harvests. Technologically skilled farmers like Samson Ogboleare offering a new way forward.高三英语共 19页第 10页IV . Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.Giving ThanksThis is the season for taking the time to reflect on what we ’re thankful for in life. Spending that time with friends and family to give thanks is what makes the holidays so special. But why should we limit it to just a few weeks in the years? Gratitude is a muscle we should strengthen year-round tomake us healthier, happier humans and leaders.Emmons, through his research, found that grateful people reported feeling healthier, both mentally and physically. Specifically, those who were grateful were25 percent happier than those who weren’t. In the workplace, well-being is a crucial topic when it comes to preventing employee burn-out and promoting engagement. Beyond the research that shows that employees who are shown that they are appreciated are more productive by 50 percent, caring for your employees’well-being is simply the right thing to do. Providing programs that support managing life ’s everyday challenges, offering fitness classes or implementing flexible work schedules are just a few things that, when paired with gratitude, can lead to more productive, engaged and happier working professionals.Working in an ever-evolving, fast-paced industry, I am surrounded by ambitious people who are always striving for more and better. Gratitude challenges you to reflect in the moment instead of always thinking about the future. It starts by paying attention to what’s going on in your life, and that true self-awareness is a key ingredient to being successful in your career.Gratitude is a powerful tool for strengthening relationships, both at work and in your personal life. People who express their gratitude tend to be more willing to forgive others and therefore able tocreate long-lasting connections.The old saying goes “It ’s never too late to say you ’re sorry,”but the same is true of gratitude. That’s a gift worth celebrating 365 days a year.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.出于好奇，杰克向村民们打听了这座城堡的历史。
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2020学年第一学期期终学生学习能力诊断测试高三英语试卷Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Innovations that will change the classroomAmerican schools are going high - tech. Many symbols we still associate with classrooms and learning, like chalkboards, pens, notebooks - even classrooms (21) _______ --- are quickly becoming outdated.As this week marks The Huffington Post’s 10th anniversary, we’ll take a look at some products that (22) _______ (introduce) to classroom in the past decade and have the potential to change the educational landscape in the years (23) _______ (come).1. Remote LearningSome schools are cutting down on snow days, thanks to technology. Rather than giving kids the day off (24) _______ weather conditions are too dangerous for commuting, these schools are asking students to follow classroom lessons online.Although kids (25) _______ (hope) for a snow day may not particularly appreciate these advancements in digital learning, online lessons allow these kids to complete their coursework and still interact with peers. Some students with medical conditions (26) _______ “go” to school via video conferencing or even with the help of robots enabled with video chat that they can control remotely.2. eBooksDiscovery Education has been replacing traditional textbooks with original “techbooks”for six years. These “techbooks”can also be switched to Spanish or French, Kinney said, (27) _______ allows some parents who don’t speak English to help their kids with their homework.3. Educational GamesIn-class gaming options have evolved to include more educational options. GlassLab creates educational games that are now being used in more than 6,000 classrooms across thecountry. Teachers get real-time updates on students’progress as well as suggestions on (28) _______ subjects they need to spend more time perfecting.The Internet and other digital tools have some drawbacks. They’re often distracting, (29) _______ most developments have exciting implications for the future. Over the last 10 years, technological innovations have made education more interactive, immediate and (30) _______ (personalize), -- and have shown us the potential for more accessible and effective classrooms.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.How do Cigarettes Affect the Body?Cigarettes aren’t good for us. But how exactly do cigarettes harm us? Let’s look at what happens as their ingredients make their way through our bodies, and how we benefit (31) _______ when we finally give up smoking.Inside the airways and lungs, smoke increases the (32) _______ of infections as well as long - lasting diseases. It does this by damaging the tiny hair - like tissues which keep the airways clean. That’s one of the reasons smoking can lead to oxygen loss and (33) _______ of breath.Within about 10 seconds, the bloodstream carries a stimulant called nicotine to the brain, creating the (34) _______ sensations which make smoking highly addictive. Nicotine and other chemicals from the cigarette, at the same time, cause tightness of blood tubes, restricting blood flow. These effects on blood tubes lead to (35) _______ of blood tube walls, increasing the possibility of heart attacks and strokes.Many of the chemicals inside cigarettes can activate dangerous (36) _______ in the body’s DNA that make cancers form. In fact, about one of every three cancer deaths in the United States is caused by smoking. And it’s not just lung cancer. Smoking can cause cancer in multiple tissues and organs, as well as damaged eyesight and (37) _______ bones. It makes it harder for women to get pregnant. And in men, it can cause long-term damages of body functions.But for those who quit smoking, there’s a huge positive upside with almost (38) _______and long-lasting physical benefits. A day after ceasing, heart attack risk begins to decrease as blood pressure and heart rates (39) _______. Lungs become healthier after about one month, with less coughing. After ten years, the chances of developing fatal lung cancer go down by 50%, probably because the body’s ability to repair DNA is once again restored.There’s no point pretending this is all easy to achieve. Quitting can lead to anxiety and depression. But fortunately, such effects are usually (40) _______. Advice and support groups and moderate intensity exercise also help smokers stay cigarette - free. That’s good news, since quitting puts you and your body on the path back to health.Ⅲ. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Inc. is checking out of China’s fiercely competitive domestic e-commerce market. The company told sellers on Thursday that it would no longer __41__ its third - party online marketplace or provide seller services on its Chinese website, . ___42___,domestic companies will no longer be able to sell products to Chinese consumers on its e-commerce platform.The decision marks an end to a long ___43___ by America’s e-commerce giants in the Chinese market. The firms entered the Chinese market with great attention in the early 2000s, only to ___44___ in the face of competition from China’s faster - moving Internet giants.Amazon has been in talks to ___45___ its e-commerce business for goods imported into China with a Chinese competitor, NetEase Inc.’s Kaola, in a stock - for - stock transaction（交易）, according to a person familiar with the matter. That would remove the Amazon name from ___46___ e-commerce in China. Neither company would confirm the progress or details of those ___47___, nor would they say if they are continuing.In a written statement, Amazon said it remained ___48___ to China through its global stores, Kindle businesses and web services. Amazon China’s president would leave to take on another role within the company, the company said. The China consumer - business team will report ___49___ to the company’s global team.When Amazon first entered China in 2004 with the ___50____ of , it was the largest online seller for books, music and video there. Most Chinese consumers were using cash - on - delivery as their to form of ___51___. Today, Amazon China chiefly caters to customerslooking for imported international goods such as cosmetics and milk powder and is a(n) ___52___ player in the booming Chinese e-commerce market.Amazon China commanded just 6% of gross market volume in the niche（细分的）cross - border e-commerce market in the fourth quarter of 2018, versus NetEase Kaola’s 25% ___53___ and the 32% held by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s Tmall InternationalChinese consumers are becoming more fascinated with ___54___ brands. In 2011, 85% of Chinese consumers said they would always buy a foreign brand over a domestic one. By 2016, 60% of respondents said they preferred domestic over foreign brands. Shaun Rein, China Market research’s founder, said American e-commerce giants ___55___ obstacles in China because they didn’t offered the products or user experience that consumers were looking for.41. A. assist B. expand C. operate D. tailor42. A. As a result B. By contrast C. For example D. In addition43. A. criticism B. negotiation C. struggle D. resolution44. A. interact B. withdraw C. split D. survive45. A. associate B. combine C. exchange D. supply46. A. time - consuming B. long - suffering C. ever - lasting D. consumer - facing47. A. talks B. businesses C. competitions D. instructions48. A. related B. accustomed C. exposed D. committed49. A. automatically B. directly C. regularly D. secretly50. A. breakdown B. improvement C. purchase D. participation51. A. refund B. payment C. sponsorship D. trade52. A. complicated B. critical C. original D. insignificant53. A. share B. budget C. volume D. maximum54. A. foreign B. luxurious C. domestic D. fashionable55. A. dealt with B. forgot about C. got through D. came acrossSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. English passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)People worry that developments in Artificial Intelligence, or A.I., will bring about a point in history when A. I. overtakes human intelligence, leading to an unimaginable revolution in human affairs. Or they wonder whether instead of our controlling artificial intelligence, it will control us.The situation may not arise for hundreds of years to come, but this doesn’t mean we have nothing to worry about. On the contrary, The A. I. products that now exist are improving faster than most people realize and promise to fundamentally transform our world, not always for the better. They are only tools, not a competing form of intelligence. But they will reshape what work means and how wealth is created.Unlike the Industrial Revolution and the Computer Revolution, the A. I. revolution is not taking certain jobs and replacing them with other jobs. Instead, it is believed to cause a wide - scale elimination of jobs -- mostly lower - paying jobs, but some higher - paying ones, too.This transformation will result in enormous profits for the companies that develop A.I., as well as for the companies that adopt it. We are thus facing two developments that do not sit easily together; enormous wealth concentrated in relatively few hands and enormous numbers of people out of work. What is to be done?Part of the answer will involve educating or retraining people in tasks A.I. tools aren’t good at. Artificial intelligence is poorly suited for jobs involving creativity, planning and “cross - field” thinking. But these skills are typically required by high - paying jobs that may be hard to retrain displaced workers to do. More promising are lower - paying jobs involving the “people skills” that A.I. lacks: social workers, barmen, doormen -- professions requiring human interaction. But how many barmen does a society really need?The solution to the problem of mass unemployment will involve “service jobs of love.”These are jobs that A. I. cannot do, that society needs and that give people a sense of purpose. Examples include accompanying an older person to visit a doctor, helping at an orphanage and serving as a sponsor at charity organization. The volunteer service jobs of today, in other words, may turn into the real jobs of the future.Other volunteer jobs may be higher - paying and professional, such as compassionatemedial service providers. In all cases, people will be able to choose to work fewer hours than they do now.56. In what aspect is the A. I. revolution different from the Industrial or the Computer revolution?A. The A.I. revolution will finally become one beyond human’s control.B. A. I. is believed to lead to a point in history when it takes over human intelligence.C. Higher - paying jobs will take the place of lower-paying ones in the A.I. revolution.D. It may bring about mass unemployment to matter how much employees are paid.57. The underlined word “promising” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______.A. promotionalB. demandingC. guaranteedD. potential58. What does the author suggest in the face of the A.I. revolution?A. It is sensible to encourage people to take volunteer jobs.B. People should be instructed to do less demanding jobs.C. The problem of job loss can be solved by creating lower-paying jobs.D. Jobs requiring knowledge in different fields are suitable for displaced workers.59. Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage?A. The A.I. Revolution Creates New Job Opportunities.B. Challenges the A. I. Revolution Brings to Job Market.C. A Double - edged Sword: the A.I. Revolution.D. 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It is shipped directly to you and will help you hear better right out of the box!You can spend thousands for an expensive hearing aid, or you can spend just $249 for hearing aid that is great for most hearing losses (only $229 each when you buy a pair). We are so sure you will love your hearing aids that we offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee - Risk Free if you are not satisfied for any reason.60. How much will you pay if you want to buy a pair of HCR3 hearing aids?A. $229.B. $249C. $458D. $49861. Which of the following features can be added to the section “HCR3 Features”?① Built - in programs for different listening situations.② Easy access to changing batteries.③ Digital sound processing chip.④ Simple adjustments without professional help.A. ①③B. ①③④C. ②③④D. ①②③62. One reason why buying a pair of hearing aids is recommended is that _________.A. the HCR3 guarantees 100% refund if bought in pairsB. it will save consumers up to $20 for a pair of hearing aidsC. humans are pre - programmed to better hear with two earsD. people can hear triple better in various situation with two hearing aids(C)For several decades, there has been an extensive and organized campaign intended to generate distrust in science, funded by regulated industries and libertarian think tanks（自由主义智囊团）whose interests and beliefs are threatened by the findings of modern science. In response, scientists have tended to stress the success of science. After all, scientists have been right about most things, from the structure of the universe to the relativity of time and space.Quoting successes isn’t wrong, but for many people it’s not persuasive. What is typically declared to be the scientific method -- develop a supposition, then design an experiment to test it -- isn’t what scientists actually do. Science is active so that new methods get invented and old ones get abandoned. The scientific method doesn’t always work. False theories can produce true results, so even if an experiment works, it doesn’t prove that the theory it was designed to test it true.If there is no identifiable scientific method, then what is the guarantee for trust in science?The answer is the methods by which those claims are evaluated. A scientific claim is never accepted as true until it has gone through a long process of examination by fellow scientists. Until this point, scientific feedback is typically fairly friendly. But the next step is different: once the paper is ready, it is presented to a scientific journal, where things get a whole lot tougher.Editors deliberately send scientific papers to people who are not friends or colleagues of the authors, and the job of the reviewer is to find errors or other inadequacies. We call this process “peer review” because the reviewers are scientific peers but they act in the role of a superior who has both the right and the obligation to find fault. It is only after the reviewers and the editor are satisfied that any problems have been fixed that the paper is accepted for publication and enters the body of “science.”Does this process ever go wrong? Of course. Scientists are human. But if we look carefully at historical cases where science went wrong, typically there was no agreement reached by all. Some people argue that we should not trust science because scientists are “always changing their minds.”While examples of truly settled science being overturned are far fewer than is sometimes claimed, they do exist. But the beauty of this scientific process is that it explains what might otherwise appear paradoxical（矛盾的）: that science produces both novelty（新颖性）and stability. New observations, ideas, interpretations introduce novelty: trans-formative questioning leads to collective decisions and the stability of scientific knowledge. Scientists do change their minds in the face of new evidence, but this is a strength of science, not a weakness.63. Distrust in science has been found because _________.A. scientists’ citing successes isn’t persuasive for many people to some extentB. most scientists have tended to lay too much emphasis on the success of scienceC. a wide - ranging and organized campaign has been founded in some industries and think tanksD. someone’s benefits and beliefs are endangered by the findings of modern science64. Which of the following statements will the author agree with about a scientific method?A. A scientific method doesn’t necessarily take effect because science is changing.B. A scientific method is not right because it isn’t what scientists actually do.C. A successful experiment can guarantee the truthfulness of a claim by a scientific method.D. True theories can produce false results because the scientific method doesn’t work.65. What purpose does “peer review” in evaluating a scientific claim mainly serve?A. The scientific claim can be completely accepted by the reviewers in the same field.B. The scientific peers can draw right conclusions by finding its faults or other inadequacies.C. The scientific claim can be published and recognized as true in science.D. The scientific paper can be successfully submitted to a scientific journal.66. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _________.A. Not all the claims about the falsehood of well-established science lead to its being overturnedB. It is inevitable that science sometimes goes wrong because it appears paradoxicalC. The beauty of science lies in the paradox of being both novel and stableD. Science is not trustful because scientists always change their minds.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Is Multitasking Always Good?Not only do smart-phones provide unrestricted access to information, they provide perfect opportunities to multitask. Any activity can be accompanied by music, selfies or social media updates. Of course, some people pick poor times to tweet or text, and lawmakers have steeped in. __67__ In Honolulu, it’s illegal to text or even look at your phone while crossing the street, and in the Netherlands they’ve banned texting while biking.__68__ You need to self-regulate. Understanding how the brain multitasks and why we find multitasking so appealing will help you realize the danger or pulling out your phone.Multitasking feels like doing two things at the same time, so it seems the danger lies in asking one mental process to do two unrelated things -- for texting drivers, watching the screen and the road.Twenty states have instituted bans on driving using a hand - held phone while still allowinghands - free calls. Yet hands - free or hand - held makes no difference. __69__ The real problem is the switch of attention between the conversation and road, and that affects performance.Please sense this, and when on the phone they drive slower and increase their following distance, but they are far too confident that these measures reduce risks. This overconfidence extends to other activities. A 2015 survey showed that a majority of students who use social media, text or watch TV while studying think that they can still comprehend the material they’re studying.People don’t multitask merely because they see no harm in it; they see benefits. ___70___ Most people will still choose to multitask. But they should, at the very least , be fully aware of how that choice affects them and the potential consequences for themselves and others. They need to pay attention to how much -- or how little -- they are paying attention.Ⅳ. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71. The Zeigarnik EffectHave you ever found yourself thinking about a partially finished project for school or work when you were trying to focus on other things? Or perhaps you wondered what would happen next in your favorite TV show or film series. If you have, you’ve experienced the Zeigarnik effect. You tend to remember unfinished tasks better than finished tasks. Knowledge of the Zeigarnik effect can be put into use in everyday life.The effect is especially well suited for helping overcome procrastination or delaying an action to a later time. We often put off big tasks that seem overwhelming. However, the Zeigarnik effect suggests that the key to overcoming procrastination is to just get started. The first step could be something small and seemingly insignificant. In fact, it’s probably best if it’s something fairly easy.The Zeigarnik effect can be useful for students who are studying for an exam. The effect tells us that breaking up study periods can actually improve recall. So instead of cramming for an exam all in one sitting, breaks should be scheduled in which the student focuses on something else. This will cause intrusive（侵入的）thoughts, enabling students to rehearse and consolidate the information that must be remembered, leading to better recall when they take the exam.The Zeigarnik effect also points to reasons why people may experience mental health problems. If an individual leaves important tasks incomplete, the intrusive thoughts that result canlead to stress, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, and emotional distress. Conversely, completing a task can give an individual a sense of accomplishment and lead to a feeling of closure that can improve psychological well - being.The Zeigarnik effect can actually be used to positively impact your work productivity.Ⅴ. TranslationDirections: Translation the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 导游让游客相信不少欧洲小镇确实值得看一看。
全国Ⅰ卷地区2020届高三9月英语考试试卷精选汇编：语法填空
语法填空河北衡水中学2020届全国高三第一次联合考试第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Monkeys do not like it when others get more food 61 they do, according to a new study.Researchers from Yale and Harvard universities found Capuchin monkeys punish monkeys62 get more food. "This sort of, 'If I can't have it, no one can ' response is because 63 psychological spite (怨恨),and it was 64 (previous) thought unique to humans," said Kristin Leimgruber of Harvard University. She is a co-author of the research study. The researchers watched as some Capuchin monkeys 65 (give) more food than others. They found that monkeys getting the 66 (small) share pulled a rope to fold up a table holding the other monkey's bigger share.Another lead researcher, Laurie Santas, 67 (explain) over email, "I think what we can conclude about humans is that some of our more embarrassing tendencies have relatively deep 68 (root)." Santos said the spiteful response was not present with another member of the ape species— chimpanzees(黑猩猩).An earlier study, she said. showed chimpanzees would fold up the table of other chimpanzees 69 (steal) food from them. But they would not punish chimpanzees who just happened 70 (have) more food, Santos said. In other words, it was fine if another chimpanzee had more food as long as they did not steal it. 第二节61. than 62 . that / which/ who 63.of 64. Previously 65.were given66.smaller 67.explained 68.roots 69.stea li ng 70. to have评分标准：61 — 70小题，每小题1. 5分，满分15分；与所给答案不符，但所填单词符合语境、文义通顺、语法形式和拼写正确可得分。
2020届河南省实验文博学校高三英语模拟试卷及答案
2020届河南省实验文博学校高三英语模拟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AAQUILA Children’s Magazine is the most intelligent read for curious kids. Full of enthusiastic articles and challenging puzzles, every issue covers science, history and general knowledge. AQUILA is a quality production, beautifully illustrated with contemporary artwork throughout.● Intelligent reading for 8-12 year-olds● Cool science and challenging projects● Inspires self-motivated learning● Exciting new topic every issueAQUILA is created and owned by an independent UK company. It has 28 pages,printed on high-quality paper and there are no advertisements or posters. Instead it is full of well-written articles, thought-provoking ideas and great contemporary artwork. Each monthly issue is centred around a new topic.AQUILA works as a superb learning extension to current primary (or KS2 and KS3) curriculum (课程), but it is much more than that! Entertaining and always surprising, AQUILA is recommended because it widens children’s interest and understanding, rather than encouraging them to concentrate only on their favourite subjects. It gives children a well-rounded understanding of the world, in all its complexity.The concepts in AQUILA can be challenging, requiring good comprehension and reading skills. 8 years is usually a good age to start. Some gentle interest from an adult is often helpful at the start.In 2020 AQUILA will have been in publication for 28 years, but it has never appeared in newsstands or shops. We are subscription only.AQUILA SubscriptionUK: 12 Months £55 - 4 Months £30Europe: 12 Months £60 -4 Months £35World: 12 Months £70 - 4 Months £35BirthdaysSelect the Birthday option, write a gift message and choose the birthday month. We will dispatch to arrive at the start of the month you have entered. The package posts in a blue envelope marked ‘Open on your birthday’.1.What is special about AQUILA?A.It is available in shops.B.It is for kids of all ages.C.It has no advertisements.D.It prints readers’ artworks.2.What does AQUILA offer its readers?A.Articles on modern art.B.Family reading materials.C.Ideas on improving readingskills.D.Knowledge beyond school subjects.3.AQUILA is intended for ________.A.foreign language learnersB.children with learning difficultiesC.parent-child reading loversD.curious kids with good comprehensionBTo Rehan Staton, his childhood was a life of privilege — loving parents, a supportive big brother and a pleasant, private school education. Everything changed when his mother left the country and his father lost his job.He had to sleep with a heavy jacket on when it was cold. He was always hungry. He said he couldn't concentrate at school and would sleep during class. He went from straight. As to near the bottom of his class. A teacher told him he needed special education, which made him hate school.Staton spent his high school years as an excellent athlete, raining to become a professional boxer. He had won a lot of martial arts competitions.But a tragedy struck him in his senior year when Staton suffered serious tendonitis (肌腱炎), in both shoulders. He couldn’t lift either arm for months. His dream of becoming a professional player failed. He struggled to apply to colleges but was refused byall of them.Staton’s body slowly recovered from martial arts and he got a job as a rubbish collector. Many co-workers couldn't help but ask him a simple question, “What are you doing here? You’re smart. You are too young to be here. Go to college.” It was the first time someone outside his family had spoken highly of his intelligence. It was the co-workers thatem enedhim to return to school.Several co-workers put Staton in touch with a professor atBowieStateUniversity. The professor was impressed with their conversation and persuaded the admissions board to change its former decision.Going to college forced Staton’s older brother, Reggie, to drop out. They both knew someone had to be working full time along with their dad. It was a decision Reggie made on his own.After receiving a 4.0, Staton succeeded in becoming a student at theUniversityofMaryland. But he still had a long way to go to attend Harvard Law eventually...4. What finally changed Rehan Staton’s happy childhood?A. His brother’s losing the job.B. His serious health problem.C. His father’s sudden death.D. His mother’s leaving the country.5. What does the underlined word “em ened” in the fourth paragraph mean?A. Force.B. Direct.C. Encourage.D. Accompany.6. Why did Staton’s elder brother have to drop out of school?A. He wanted his brother to study further.B. His father asked him to leave school.C. He had lost interest in most lessons.D. He had to go out to find his mother.7. What will the writer mainly talk about next?A. What Rehan Staton planned to do after entering Harvard.B. How Rehan Staton managed to be admitted to Harvard.C. Why Rehan Staton decided to choose to go to Harvard.D. When Rehan Staton would be successful in Harvard Law.COn World Oceans Day, which falls on June 8, the US National Geographic Society announced it would recognize the Southern Ocean in Antarctica, bringing the global total to five.Unlike the Arctic, Atlantic, Indian and PacificOceans—which are defined by the continents that bound them—the Southern Ocean is instead characterized by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current（南极洋流）. According to the National Geographic, the Southern Ocean includes most of the waters surrounding Antarcticaout to 60 degrees south latitude（纬度）."Encircled by the powerfully swift ACC, it is the only ocean to touch three others and to completely embrace a continent rather than being embraced by them," Sylvia Earle, a marine biologist and oceanographer, told theDaily Mail.Those familiar with the Southern Ocean know it's unlike any other. "Anyone who has been there will struggle to explain what's so charming about it, but they'll all agree that the glaciers are bluer, the air colder, the mountains more awful and the landscapes morecaptivatingthan anywhere else you can go," Seth Sykora-Bodie, a marine scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told National Geographic.National Geographic hopes their revised maps will bring public awareness to the region, thereby encouraging Southern Ocean conservation—but its significance is beyond that."We think it's really important from an educational standpoint, as well as from a map-labeling standpoint, to bring attention to the Southern Ocean as a fifth ocean," Alex Tait, National Geographic Society geographer, told The Post. "So when students learn about parts of the ocean world, they learn it's an interconnected ocean, and they learn there are these regions called oceans that are really important, and there's a distinct one in the icy waters around Antarctica."8. Why is the Southern Ocean different from other oceans?A. It has never been explored before.B. It surrounds the Antarctic all around.C. It is enclosed by the fast-flowing ACC.D. It has ecologically distinct environment.9. What does the underlined word "captivating" in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Strange.B. Unusual.C. Attractive.D. Informal.10. What does the National Geographic think of the Southern Ocean?A. It will be instructive for students.B. It will promote tourism development.C. It will encourage public to treasure water.D. It will draw scientists to study in the Antarctic.11. What is the best title for the text?A. World Oceans DayB. Revised Antarctic MapsC. Adding a New OceanD. New Discovery under the SeaDAccording to a survey published by the American Institutes for Research last year, a total of 57 colleges wereoperating some form of CBE programs and about 85 percent of all the higher education officials said they were either designing a CBE program at their school or were considering doing so.Students in a CBE program choose a central field of study, just as they would at a traditional college or university. Yet instead of attending a series of classes led by professors or teaching assistants at schools, the students study online and direct themselves.CBE programs require students to show their understanding of a given set of sills Students must prove their mastery of skills that relate to their field of choice by taking related exams. Once they have met all the requirements of their study programs, the students will get their degrees.CBE programs have made use of many new technologies, especially internet and online media. This helps reduce barriers for nontraditional and other students by bringing higher education to them. And programs that permit students to work at their own speed may save students' money by reducing the time it takes for them to earn a degree.But some educators have concerns about the value of the education that CBE programs offer. Johann Neem atWesternWashingtonUniversityargues that the purpose of higher education is not simply to help students master certain skills. It should teach students how to think critically (批判性地) understand the subjects they are studying more deeply and see how they are connected to other subjects. Only that way can they put the knowledge to better use.He said, “You need to explore, think .. get shaken, have a conversation and struggle. Andthose things take time.”Instead of supporting CBE, he adds, policy makers and educators should look for ways to improve access and reduce costs for traditional higher education.12. How are CBE programs different from traditional college education?A. They require students to choose their subjects.B. They offer shorter curricula and are less expensive.C. They heavily rely on the information technologies.D. They allow students to take easier examinations.13. What can we learn from Johann Neem's words?A Free access to traditional education should be provided.B. Higher education just focuses on critical thinking skills.C. Students should spend longer time completing the degree courses.D. College students should be challenged to explore around their subjects.14. How does Johann Neem's attitude toward CBE programs?A. Supportive.B. Disapproving.C. Sympathetic.D. Uncaring.15. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To press policy-makers to provide more affordable education.B. To show the disadvantages of the traditional college education.C. To introduce a new controversial trend in the higher education.D. To encourage educators to improve the quality of CBE programs.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届郑东新区河南大学附属学校高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案
2020届郑东新区河南大学附属学校高三英语上学期期末考试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ABrooklyn Botanic GardenBrief IntroductionThe Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) was acquired by the city of Brooklyn in 1854 along with the land that is Prospect Park.There are so many gardens on display at the BBG that is honestly hard to keep count ofthem. There’s the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden, the Osborne Garden, the Shakespeare Garden... you get the point. Each garden that is displayed will be showing off a different group of amazing plants that come m all sorts of color1 s and sizes. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers something for the entire family. They even have a Children’s Garden for the little ones.AttractionsJapanese Hill and Pond GardenOne of the most frequency visited gardens at BBG, the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden is certainly a favorite among visitors. This garden features a variety of styles as well as beautiful scenery with a viewing pavilion (亭子) and a waterfall. The Shogun Lantern featured in the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden is over 500 years old. It was given to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden as a gift from the city of Tokyo.Children’s GardenChildren have been planting plants at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden since 1914 and continue their efforts today. Currently, there are over a thousand children contributing to the Children’s Garden.Shakespeare GardenFor those who have fallen in love with the works of Shakespeare, this will be a garden that they can truly appreciate. Over 80 plants that have been mentioned in the writing of Shakespeare currently grow in the Shakespeare Garden.Getting to Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden: 900 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225Closest Subway: Prospect Park/ Eastern Parkway/ Franklin AvenueBus Tour Stops: Stop 34 or 35 Brooklyn routeOpening Times15 March— 6 November：Tuesday—Friday: 8:00 am—6:00 pm; Saturday—Sunday: 10:00 am—6:00 pm8 November —11 MarchMonday—Friday: 8:00 am—4:30 pm; Saturday —Sunday: 10:00 am—4:30 pm1.Where can visitors enjoy a waterfall?A.Osborne Garden.B.Shakespeare Garden.C.Children’s Garden.D.Japanese Hill and Pond Garden.2.How can visitors go to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden?A.By taking a bus to Prospect Park.B.By taking a bus to 34 Washington Avenue.C.By taking the subway to Franklin Avenue.D.By taking the subway to Stop 35 on the Brooklyn route.3.When can Nancy visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in December?A.5:00 pm on Thursday.B.8:30 am on Wednesday.C4:3 0 pm on Friday. D.9:00 am on Saturday.BAccording to a survey, the wasteof food on the dining table occupies 10% of the total grain output.Last week, Meituan, a giant online food ordering platform, co-published a proposal with a number of business organizations, calling on restaurants to stop food waste and help develop new eating habits for customers. Following the proposal, merchants are asked to offer guidance for consumers, including reminding them during the ordering process about the taste of the ingredients, portion sizes and other information about the dishes, to helpthem avoid excessive ordering and food waste.Catering（餐饮)associations in more than 18 provinces have also joined the campaign to remove food waste. The Wuhan Catering Association proposed an “NT" ordering code for restaurants in which a group of 10 diners would only order enough for nine people. More food is only brought to the table if required. On Friday, the China Cuisine Association announced that it had teamed up with Ele. me, the Alibaba Group Holding-owned food delivery platform, to launch a "half-dish plan," encouraging restaurants to provide customers with the option toorder smaller portions.Tang Zhisong, a professor at Southwest University Education School, said "Evaluating how much you can eat, how much you should buy and how to deal with the leftover is a way for young people to improve their self-management. It's also a means to teach them sharing food, caring about others, and more importantly, developing a mindset of suitability. "4. What's the purpose of the proposal mentioned in the passage?A. To change customers' attitude toward life.B. To promote a new policy on food delivery.C. To spread the idea of healthy eating.D. To encourage restaurants to reduce food waste.5. What does the underlined word “excessive" in Paragraph 2 prolably mean?A. More than enough.B. Less than required.C. Better than ever.D. Worse than before.6. Paragraph 3 is mainly developed by.A. offering analysesB. presenting a surveyC. giving examplesD. making comparisons7. What do Tang's words suggest?A. Sharing food is caring about others.B. Young people should have self-discipline.C. Reducing food waste has all-round benefits.D Saving food contributes to a sustainable society.CCompared to dogs, cats are often considered to be aloof（冷漠的）with respect to their human owners. It is usual for them to be indifferent（无动于衷的）when humans calltheir names. Are we sure that they don’t understand human voices at all?A recent study published in the journal of Scientific Reports suggests that we’ve been fooled. Japanese scientists found that cats can recognize their names if their owners regularly use them. In the study, scientists recruited 78 domestic cats. They played recordings of voices of their owners saying five words: the first four words were random nouns thatresembledtheir names while the final word was the cat’s name. Then they observed the cats’ responses, if there were any.Most of cats moved their ears or heads when they heard their names, while they made no response to other words. That suggested, “cats were paying attention to you, what you say and what you do,” John Bradshaw, an expert on human-animal interactions（互动）at the University of Bristol, UK, told The Times. “And cats were just as good as dogs at learning,” she added.In the study, when people called their names, cats often associated (联系) the words with rewards, such as food or play, or with “punishments” such as having a bath or going to the vet . This made cats sensitive (敏感的) to words. After the cats had been called several times, they could respond to the words. But the scientists added that while dogs have evolved（进化）to follow their owners’ orders, cats have not. Although cats appear to be distant, they do have special relationships with their owners.According to study co-author Atsuko Saito, cats have evolved not to show their emotions as a survival method. One example is illness, which they tend to hide because “in the wild, no one can rescue them” and predators (捕食性动物) are more likely to pay attention to them, Saito explained.However, technology may help bridge the communication gap between cats and us. There are now mobile apps available to explain what their meows mean. So, the next time you hear “meow, meow”,your cat may be telling you: “Hi, you haven’t cleaned my litter box recently.”8. What did the recent study find about cats?A. Cats can recognize their names.B. Cats are cleverer than dogs.C. Cats learn more slowly than dogs.D. Cats are willing to follow orders.9. What does the underlined word“resembled”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. were limited toB. were different fromC. were similar toD. were away from10. Why do cats appear distant to their human owners?A. They associate words with punishments.B. They want to protect themselves from harm.C. They are not sensitive to the human voice.D. They don’t pay much attention to their surroundings.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. It is difficult to understand cats’ meows.B. Interaction with your cats is very important.C. Cats do have good relationships with their owners.D. We may know cats better with the help of technology.DSaroo Brierley, a 4-year-old boy, livedin ruralIndia. One day, he played with his brother along the rail line and fell asleep. When he woke up, he found himself alone. So he got on the train in front of him to search for his brother.That train took him a thousand miles across the country to a totally strange city. He lived on the streets, and then in an orphanage (孤儿院), where he was adopted by an Australian family and taken to Tasmania.Brierley is a famous writer now, and in his new book,A Long Way Home, he wrote he couldn’t help but wonder about his hometown back inIndia. He remembered landmarks, but since he didn’t know his town’s name, finding a small neighborhood in a vast country seemed impossible.Then he found a digital mapping program. He spent years searching for his hometown in the program’s satellite pictures. In 2011, he came across something familiar. He studied it and realized he was looking at a town’s central business district from a bird’s-eye view. He thought, “On the right-hand side you should see the three-platform train station”—and there it was. “And on the left-hand side you should see a big fountain”—and there it was. Everything matched!Standing in front of the house where he grew up as a child, he saw a lady standing at the entrance. It took him a few seconds but he finally remembered what she used to look like.In an interview Brierley says, “My mother came forth and walked forward, and I walked forward, my eyes filled with tears and my brain blank. I just didn’t know what to say, because I never thought seeing my mother would ever come true. And here I am, standing in front of her.”12. Why did Brierley get on the train when he was a little boy?A. To go back to his home.B. To look for his brother.C. To travel toTasmania.D. To follow a stranger.13. What made it difficult for Brierley to find his hometown?A. The vast area ofIndia.B. The fact that he was nobody then.C. His not remembering the town’s name.D. The distance betweenAustraliaand his hometown.14. How did Brierley find his hometown?A. By studying digital maps.B. By analyzing old pictures.C. By travelling all aroundIndia.D. By spreading his story via his book.15. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Love for MotherB. Union with BrotherC. Memory of HometownD. Long Way back Home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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2019～2020年度河南省高三入学摸底考试英语考生注意：1.本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.请将各题答案填写在答题卡上。
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 long has the man been waiting?A. For half an hour.B. For ten minutes.C. For forty minutes.2. Why does the woman refuse to eat any more food?A. She is losing weight.B. She isn’t feeling well.C. She has had enough.3. What is the woman going to do next?A. Do some typing.B. Write her paper.C. Have lunch.4. What will the man probably do?A. Help the woman paint her car.B. Buy the woman’s car.C. Get a new car.5. What does the woman mean?A. It’s cold in the lecture hall.B. The sweater looks terrible.C. The air is heavily polluted today.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why is the plane delayed?A. Because of the building.B. Because of the flight itself.C. Because of the weather.7. What’s the woman’s suggestion?A. Attending a birthday party.B. Getting something to eat.C. Choosing a gift.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the season of the man’s destination now?A. WinterB. Fall.C. Summer.9. What will the man probably buy after he gets to his destination?A. Shorts and T-shirts.B. Sweaters and shoes.C. A coat and a raincoat.10. What is the weather of the man’s destination like in spring?A. It’s rainy.B. It’s windy.C. It’s snowy.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What would the man probably do during the Thanksgiving holiday?A. Go to a play.B. See a car show.C. Visit Kingston.12. What is the woman going to do in Toronto?A. Attend a party.B. Meet her aunt.C. Stay at home.13. Why is the woman in a hurry to leave?A. To call up Betty.B. To pick up Daniel.C. To buy some DVDs.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Where do the man’s family usually stay during their vacation?A. At a hotel.B. At their beach house.C. At his uncle’s house.15. How many people are there in the man’s family?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.16. What is one of th e man’s favorite parts of the beach trip?A. Lying on the beach.B. Cooking together at home.C. Playing football on the beach.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where does the speech take place?A. In England.B. In Australia.C. In the United States.18. When was The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry published?A. In 2014.B. In 2012.C. In 2007.19. What award has the speaker won?A. The Commonwealth Book Prize.B. The Man Booker Prize.C. The Tinniswood Award.20. What did the speaker use to work as?A. An actress.B. A TV host.C. A writer.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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AHere are the most popular Toronto activities.Niagara Falls Full Day TourOn this attractive tour, you will step aboard a luxury bus and head to famed Niagara Falls. On your arrival, you’ll take a voyage on the Maid of the Mist or Journey Behind the Falls (depends on weather conditions) to get as close to this natural wonder as possible. Then feast on an appetizing buffet lunchwhile enjoying the breathtaking sights of Niagara Fall. Afterwards, spend time exploring the shops and attractions of the charming, scenic town Niagara-on-the-Lake. It’s sure to be a day filled with beauty and wonder. The tour lasts approximately 8 hours.Hop On/Hop Off City Tour TorontoThis 2.5-hour tour starts from either Nicholby’s Souvenir Shop located at 123 Front Street West, or Yonge/Dundas Square located at the corner of Yonge and Dundas Streets. You may also join the tour at any of the points along the route.Toronto Daily Combination ToursThis tour combines both land and water views of beautiful Toronto. You’ll start the tour taking a two-hour bus tour through this multi-cultural city. You’ll see sights like CN Tower, Chinatown, and more, before heading over to Queen’s Quay for a one-hour Harbor Cruise.Downtown Toronto Bike TourHop on a bike and follow your local guide through downtown Toronto! Discover popular attractions such as Chinatown, Kensington Market, the Hockey Hall of Fame and City Hall, as well as scenic out-of-the-way spots. Hear stories about Toronto’s culture and history and sample some food at markets along the way. This easy, fun 4-hour ride is suitable for all riders, so you can bring the whole family along. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring a more personalized experience. Meet your guide at the Village by the Grange in the morning for a brief training.21. What will tourists do after lunch on the Niagara Falls Full Day Tour?A. Enjoy some thrilling rides.B. Go on a voyage on the Falls.C. Go shopping in the town Niagara.D. Appreciate the sights of Niagara Falls.22. Which of the following tours lasts the least time?A. Hop On/Hop Off City Tour Toronto.B. Toronto Daily Combination Tours.C. Downtown Toronto Bike Tour.D. Niagara Falls Full Day Tour.23. Where will the riders be trained for the Downtown Toronto Bike Tour?A. In Chinatown.B. At Kensington Market.C. In the Hockey Hall of Fame.D. At the Village by the Grange.BThere is now a museum for pizza lovers in America’s pizza capital, New York City. The Museum of Pizza is devoted to pizza, cheese and sauce, but there’s more to it than meets the tougue.“It’s often that the simplest ideas are the best. And we wanted to use pizza’s appeal to get people through the door and to look at art and hear about history in a different forms,” said Alexandra Serio, Chief Content Officer at Nameless Network, the group that baked the Museum of Pizza idea. Another instantly recognizable characteristic of the space is the bright colors that are weaved (穿行) throughout the exhibits—perfect for taking social media-ready pictures.Located on the street level of Brooklyn’s William Vale hotel, the museum is a large, one-floor space that houses a wide variety of art, from giant photographs to sculptures that surround visitors.Serio said exhibits of this kind are becoming an advantage for museums as they try to get younger legs to walk through their doors. “It’s a kind of change,” she said. “You’ll see it in the next few years because of museums like the Museum of Ice Cream, and multiple pop-ups (出现) of this kind of museums suiting a younger audience and seeing how they can make their exhibitions more attractive, touch and photography friendly.”“Honestly, I thought it would be like more of a museum in the beginning, with the pizza boxes and it tells you when it was developed and things like that,” said Nene Raye, visitor from New Jersey.Lydia Melendez, a self-described “pizza fan”, bought her tickets in April and for her, this experience was worth the wait. “I thought it was going to be kind of boring, like I’m going to walk in and there’s just going to be a book about pizza and how to make it, but this is definitely one for the books.” she said.24. What’s a noticeab le attraction of the pizza-themed museum according to Serio?A. It covers a large area.B. Visitors can bake pizza in it.C. It’s perfect for taking amazing pictures.D. Its exhibits are arranged in the simplest way.25. Who is the museum targeted at?A. Younger audience.B. Ice cream lovers.C. Artists and sculpturers.D. Professional photographers.26. What does Lydia Melendez think of the museum?A. It is kind of disappointing.B. It is surprisingly wonderful.C. It is definitely a dull museum.D. It looks like a traditional museum.27. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Small Pizza, Huge InfluenceB. New York City, Pizza CapitalC. Fashionable Museums Appear in AmericaD. Pizza Museum Meets More Than the TongueCIf we want a fair shot at transitioning to renewable energy, we’ll need one critical thing: technologies that can change electricity from wind and sun into a chemical fuel for storage and vice versa (反之亦然). Commercial devices that do this exist, but most are costly and perform only half of the expectation. Now, researchers have created small lab-scale devices that do both jobs. If larger versions work as well, they would help make it possible—or at least more affordable—to run the world on renewables.The market for such technologies has grown along with renewables: In 2007, solar and wind provided just 0.8% of all power in the United States: in 2017, that number was 8%, according to the U. S. Energy Information Administration. But the demand for electricit y often doesn’t match the supply from solar and wind. In sunny California, for example, solar panels regularly produce more power than needed in the middle of the day, but none at night, after most workers and students return home.Some companies are beginning to install massive rows of batteries in hopes of storing extra energy and balancing the financial sheet. But batteries are costly and store only enough energy to back up the power system for a few hours at most. Another option is to store the energy by transforming it into hydrogen fuel. Devices called electrolyzers (电解器) do this by using electricity—ideally from solar and wind power—to break down water into oxygen and hydrogen gas, a carbon-free fuel. A second set of devices called fuel cells can then transform that hydrogen back to electricity to power cars, trucks, and buses, or to feed it to the power system. But commercial electrolyzers and fuel cells use different catalysts (催化剂) to speed up the two reactions, meaning a single device can t do both jobs. The researchers must conquer this.“They did a really good job with that.” says Sossina Haile, a chemist at Northwestern University in Evanston. Still, she holds a cautious view that both her new device and the one from the O’Hayre lab are small laboratory demonstrations. For the technology to have a societal impact, researchers will need to scale up the button-size devices, a process that typically reduces performance.28. What can we learn about the new device from the first paragraph?A. Its universal use remains to be seen.B. It is more expensive but more practical.C. It can transform more renewable energy.D. It is the most advanced around the world.29. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. The rapid development of American technologies.B. The potential market for energy transformation technologies.C. The history of energy transformation technologies.D. The lack of power in California.30. What may the researchers focus on next?A. Lessening costly batteries.B. Increasing the efficiency of the two reactions.C. Looking for one shared catalysts for the two reactions.D Breaking down water into a carbon-free fuel without using electricity.31. What is Haile’s attitude to the future of the new device?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Critical.D. Cautious.DIt is a question that has long puzzled scientists—exactly why are tigers orange? One might think it makes them more obvious-particularly against a leafy green forest background. William Blake summed it up in his famous poem known by generations of schoolchildren: “Tyger, tyger, burning bright /In the forest of the night.” But now the answer is at hand.While obvious to us, computer simulations (模拟) of what the big cats look to the main animals they hunt for, deer, show a different picture. Humans with normal colour vision, can see red, blue and green colours. But deer can only pick up blue and green light, they are effectively colourblind to the colour red, like some humans. It means the tigers’ orange colouration looks green to them, allowing them to mix perfectly into the background, new research claims.Dr John Fennell at the University of Bristol and colleagues said that they used computers to estimate how noticeable a given animal was. They did this by using images of the environment in which the animal lives, and then creating images to see whether the camouflage helps the animal to mix in.Dr Fennell writes that by simulating what the world looks like to animals who are “two-colourvision”—someone who cannot discover the difference between red and green—“we also identify the most suitable colours for hiding and visibility”.Dr Fennell writes in the Royal Society Journal Inter face: “Considering the coat of a tiger, it has fur that appears orange to a three-colour vision observer rather than some shade of green, though the latter should be more appropriate color for an attack hunter in forests. However, when viewed as a two-colour vision observer, the tiger’s colour is very effective.”The question then arises as to why tigers don’t grow green coats. Dr Fennell and colleagues write that mammals (哺乳动物) are not able to produce green fur. To do so would “require a significant change to mammalian biochemistry”. There is only one mammal known to have green fur but this is achieved through what might be considered as, well, cheating, not exactly real.32. Why does the author mention the poem in paragraph 1?A. To arouse reader s interest in poems.B. To show the authors respect to the poet.C. To answer the question of the color of the tigerD. To stress the noticeable color of the tiger to us.33. What color is inexistent in the eyes of deer?A. Black.B. Red.C. Blue.D. Green.34. What does the underlined word “camouflage” mean in paragraph 3?A. The cover of something.B. The images of something.C. The way of hiding something.D. The way of hunting for something.35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The colour of tigers sometimes cheats people.B. Getting green may prevent tigers from being extinct.C. There are no mammals with real green fur in the world.D. The tigers’ fur will probably evolve into green in the future.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。