高三英语二模试题及答案
2024届安徽马鞍山高三下学期二模英语试题含答案
2024年马鞍山市高三教学质量监测英语（答案在最后）注意事项：1.答卷前，务必将自己的姓名和考号填写在答题卡上。
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第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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1.Where is Bob probably now?A.At the study.B.In the factory.C.In the bedroom.2.What do we know about Jack?A.He didn’t pass the interview.B.He is waiting for the response.C.He has received the job offer.3.What will the man do after school?A.See a doctor.B.Attend a class.C.Go to the supermarket.4.What does the woman think of the man’s room?A.Big.B.Clean.C.Untidy.5.Why does the man avoid eating ice cream?A.He follows his doctor’s advice.B.He doesn’t like it.C.He has little money.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2024上海宝山区高三二模英语试题及答案
2023-2024学年上海宝山区高三年级英语学科第二次教学质量监测试卷（本试卷满分140分，考试时间120分钟）I.Listening comprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each 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 a 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.Work at the store. B.Sell books. C.Go to the beach. D.Go over lessons.2. A.9:15. B.9:20. C.9:30. D.9:40.3. A.Check the man's eyes. B.Adjust the new glasses.C.Change the old glasses.D.Put on the special spectacles.4. A.At a train station. B.At a theatre. C.At a hotel. D.On a train.5. A.Salesman and customer. B.Professor and student.C.Nurse and patient.D.Doctor and patient.6. A.She avoids most of her neighbours.B.She likes to make friends with everyone.C.Most of the neighbours are unfriendly.D.Some neighbours are hard to deal with.7. A.Her watch is stolen all of sudden.B.She is able to fix her watch.C.Her watch is a few minutes fast.D.Her watch needs checking.8. A.Teaching English is the biggest business throughout the world.nguage schools are being established everywhere.C.Many Canadians are fond of teaching English in Canada.nguage schools are more than other types of schools.9. A.She can find a person to help him.B.She can give him a helping hand.C.She needs a dictionary now,too.D.She picked up a dictionary somewhere.10. A.He's learned a lot from the play.B.He finds the plots hard to follow.C.He can tell the characters from each other.D.He usually has difficulty telling characters.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two passages and one longer conversation.After each passage or conversation,you will be asked several questions.The passages and 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.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11. A.By depositing layers of material on top of each other.B.By creating a solid object on paper.C.By laying down ink on a2D material.D.By setting down layers of different ingredients.12. A.It can make items with a water-absorbent material.B.It can manufacture shape-shifting3D structures.C.It can print3D items using different materials.D.It can double3D items in volume in water.13. A.Developing numerous new materials.ing a water-absorbent material in projects.C.Having a wide range of applications.D.Producing a framework that can fold and stretch.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14. A.Harmful substances in the smoke from homes.B.Damp chemical gases from factory chimneys.C.Smoke from homes mixed with dust in the air.D.Mixture of fog,smoke and other waste gases.15. A.Harmful gases rise and fall between layers of cold and warm air.B.Smoke and chemical gases build up under a layer of warm air.C.Smoke and waste gases remain near the ground as cold air pours in.D.Thick smoke and gases blown by the wind pile up above warm air.16. A.Temperature inversion. B.Solar radiation.C.Automobile exhausts.D.Foggy weather.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17. A.Because she wants to buy some secondhand things.B.Because she thinks it amazing to eat and bargain there.C.Because she decides to buy some big-ticket items.D.Because she is too busy in the daytime on weekends.18. A.Flea markets are held in the daytime only.B.Flea markets only provide used things.C.Night markets only happen on weekends.D.Only night markets provide good deals.19. A.2. B.4. C.5. D.6.20. A.Trash and treasure go hand in hand. B.One's trash is similar to his treasure.C.Trash is equal to treasure to a degree.D.Different people have different needs.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.Imagine you are out fishing on the high seas-the wind and water are clean and comfortable and you begin bringing up your first catch of the day.That's when everything goes wrong.Your fishing nets are tangled up(缠成一团)in older,abandoned fishing tool,and you're unable to untangle them.Your equipment(21)_____(ruin),and all of the fish you have worked so hard to catch are trapped.They will die(22)_____you are unable to draw or free them.Ghost fishing has claimed yet another victim.Ghost fishing is what abandoned fishing tool does.It still catches fish,but no one benefits. Trapped fish die and attract scavengers(清道夫)(23)_____also get caught,creating a vicious cycle.In fact,lost fishing tool,or"ghost tool,"is among(24)_____(great)killers in the oceans. This tool further reduces the already declining number of fish.Environmental agencies estimate that10percent of all seawater litter is lost or deserted fishing tool(25)_____(equal)640,000tons every year.Fortunately,these agencies are asking why this is happening and what(26)_____be done to stop it.It's not the intention of the majority of fishermen to lose their tool.In most circumstances bad weather is to blame.But in other cases fishermen throw their tool in the ocean on purpose,risking expensive fines.But to them,it's worth the risk(27)_____(free)up space onboard,cut fuel costs or avoid paying handling fees.(28)_____equipment loss is accidental or not,a strategy involving tool identification seems to be a practical solution.By marking tool with electronic tags and utilizing GPS technology,owners are more likely to recover lost tool and less likely to abandon it.Currently,ownership regulations are reportedly very weak.Leading the effort for tagging fishing tool and creating accountability is the GGTI(Global Ghost Tool Initiative).(29)_____(launch)in2015,the GGTI is the first organization of its kind. It's brought together an organization of governments,fishing-industry executives,seafood companies and non-profits.Their efforts to get back and recycle the tool(30)_____(improve) marine environment,protecting fish and fishermen's way of life.Ghost fishing poses a serious threat to the fishing industry worldwide,and a global effort is needed to solve it.Section BDirections:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need.A.processB.impactingC.appearanceD.linkedE.assessmentF.costlyG.crucialH.highlyI.legalJ.pauseK.marketedTobacco use and its negative impacts on health have been well-documented for decades. Traditional tobacco products,such as cigarettes,have been31to a wide range of health problems,including cancer,heart disease,respiratory(呼吸的)disorders and others.According to a survey,78.3percent of smokers start smoking before age20.Taiwan Province of China hasraised the32smoking age to20or above.By instituting this change,they hope to reduce the number of young people taking up the habit.Despite being33as a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes,heated tobacco products (HTPs)are still considered tobacco.As such,they pose significant dangers to human health.The heating34used in these products releases harmful chemicals and poisons,including tar(焦油),carbon monoxide and nicotine,a(n)35addictive substance.HTPs are packaged to appeal to young people who perceive them as safer than smoking.To prevent young people from experimenting with HTPs and36their health,Taiwan Province strictly controls every kind of tobacco product by adding a health risk37review mechanism. Only products that pass the review process are allowed to be manufactured,imported and sold to consumers.The innumerable downsides to smoking should give smokers38and encourage them to quit.Quitting tobacco improves your health and reduces your risk of various diseases,including cancer,heart disease,and breathing problems.Quitting smoking can also improve your39. Tobacco use can cause wrinkles and yellow teeth.Quitting can lead to healthier skin,whiter teeth and fresher breath.Smoking can also dull your senses of taste and smell.By stopping tobacco use, your senses recover,leading to enhanced enjoyment of food and beverages.Unfortunately,quitting tobacco isn't easy.Most people will also encounter numerous challenges including nicotine withdrawal and symptoms such as eagerness,irritability(易怒)and difficulty concentrating.Supportive social environments,coping strategies and professional help are40for overcoming these things and living a smoke-free life.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.For decades,people have guessed that artificial intelligence(AI)will eventually replace human workers.But developments in the past few years have41these concerns as companies have released AI that can answer questions,write articles and create images.Now,even people in creative fields must consider the42of AI replacing them.But many experts still insist that these AI programs are no substitute for human ability.AI programs have the43to perform some tasks currently performed by human workers. These include media jobs,such as writing advertisements and articles,along with many jobs in the financial fields and even tech-related jobs such as computer programming.AI is good at44 data,so financial analysts and market research analysts may find their jobs45.Using AI for certain tasks may be a good thing.Perhaps AI will46less interesting work, allowing people to do more satisfying jobs,just as earlier technologies ing a machine to do laundry saves time47to washing clothes by hand,and many people use that extra time productively.48,AI may be able to take over dull tasks,liberating people to be truly creative, since thinking up new ideas is something AI cannot do.Another big challenge for AI is human49.Most people prefer to communicate with humans rather than machines.Hence,AI is50to replace humans for jobs that require personal connection,such as counseling or teaching.A robot can perform tasks,but it cannot51 care about others,and sometimes care is what people need.AI can process data quickly,but it can only use data that it is given.So it cannot adapt to situations that52significantly from those in its data.Thus,although some AI programs can create content,none of them can be truly creative as the content AI creates will53consist of some combination of its sources.Finally,if the AI receives false information,it has no way of recognizing that as false.Humans can also be fooled,but life experience can tell them whether a claim is reasonable,an ability that AI does not have.54,AI must continually be fact-checked to make sure its data,and therefore its conclusions,are accurate.Thus,although AI may replace some jobs,others require a human55.At best AI may eliminate certain boring parts of tasks so that humans can focus on things that only they can do.41.A.denied B.prevented C.transferred D.intensified42.A.function B.possibility C.capability D.character43.A.potential B.schedule C.objective D.ambition44.A.searching B.providing C.analyzing D.storing45.A.at risk B.at work C.at last D.at least46.A.bring over B.get over C.turn over D.take over47.A.wasted pared C.consumed D.spared48.A.However B.Therefore C.Similarly D. Meanwhile49.A.interaction B.resource C.resistance D.creativity50.A.unwilling B.unlikely C.unfair D.unfortunate51.A.deeply B.accurately C.directly D.genuinely52.A.evolve B.range C.differ D.result53.A.inevitably B.immediately C.insignificantly D.improbably54.A.Frequently B.Generally C.Instantly D.Consequently55.A.nature B.need C.touch D.permission Section BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions. 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)Every summer,Europeans and tourists from all over the world sail by boat down the Danube River.Their trips often begin in Nuremberg,Germany,where they can visit the Imperial Castle,the ancient city wall,and the water fountain in Market Square.From Nuremberg,the boats proceed down the Danube to Melk,which for centuries was one of Europe's most important religious centers.Among the interesting sights in Melk is its famous church tower.After Melk,the boats pass through wine country to Vienna.Called the"City of Waltzes", Vienna has a magnificent opera house and an imperial palace.Aside trip from Vienna takes visitors into the Austrian Alps.The tour bus trip offers marvelous views of the surrounding countryside.From Vienna,the boats sail to Budapest.The capital of the central-European country of Hungary,Budapest boasts a history that's more than2,000years old.The city's name combines those of"Buda","Obuda"and“Pest",once separate towns on either side of the Danube River.In1873,these towns were unified and their names combined into one. Budapest's World Heritage site also comprises several distinct areas,designated(指定)by UNESCO starting in1987.These include the Castle District,the Banks of the Danube,Gellért Hill and Andrássy Avenue.At each of these locations,you can explore many hundreds of years of history,art and culture.One great way of doing so is through guided walking tours.Some of these tours are free,led by local people who have extensive knowledge of their city.Or,if you prefer something that's faster-paced and easier on the legs,try a Segway tour!The Castle District displays centuries of the city's history.Numerous attacks,wars and natural disasters destroyed much of the original Castle Quarter.Still,beauty and charm remain.56.What does this article mainly describe?A.Voyages with several interesting stops.B.Cycling through urban and rural areas.C.Travel by air to a continent's oldest towns.D.Fascinating rides on a historic railway.57.What does Vienna's nickname imply about the city?A.Its location made it an important political center.B.Hunting was a popular activity there years ago.C.It has attracted a lot of people who enjoy skating.D.Dancing has been an important part of its culture.58.What does the article point out about some of the tours that people can take in Budapest?A.They frequently include a meal.B.They don't cost anything.C.They require advance reservations.D.They may not be entirely safe.59.According to the article,which have impacted Budapest's Castle quarter in the past?A.International festivals.itary conflicts.C.An educational institution.D.Industrial expansion.Product info:Jacobsen Healthy Charms Cereal500g$6.99By Jacobsen Foods1.8out of5stars815customer reviewsIt's time to feed your family cereal that's both healthy and exciting!Healthy Charms combines both the fun of sugary cereals with the health benefits of healthy foods.After years of research, we've created this cereal that appeals to both kids and adults alike.It's made with18nutritious ingredients that provide your body with vitamins,minerals,and proteins to start your day off right! We've added dried fruits in fun shapes that your children will love.Low in fatLow in sugarNo GMO or artificial colors or ingredientsONLINE REVIEW:1.0out of5stars Definitely tastes healthyBy parentof4★★★★★May18,2023Well,I can't say I didn't try.I wanted to feed my kids something healthier for breakfast than their usual Frosted O's and Cinnareal,but this one completely failed.My kids aren't even picky,but this cereal tasted like cardboard.There was absolutely nothing fun or"charming"about it.The "shaped fruit"just looked like pressed bugs,and that was the only part of the cereal that tasted good. And it was so expensive on top of it all!RESPONSE:I'm sorry to hear your family did not like our cereal.We had broad feedback making this product and received lots of good reviews about it.Perhaps the transition from a lot of sugar to a product that has almost none was too quick?We want you to be happy and would be glad to send you a beneficial ticket to purchase something else our company makes.Please email us at contact@ and tell us about your situation and we'll get into contact with you.60.What was the company's goal when making Healthy Charms?A.They wanted to be in direct competition with another cereal.B.They wanted to create something that no one had ever heard of.C.They wanted to make kids and parents happy at the same time.D.They wanted to turn a kid's idea into reality with their help.61.What is one complaint parentof4has?A.The dried fruit was tasty but looked terrible.B.The cereal was a little wet even without milk.C.There was still a lot of sugar for children.D.There was so little cereal inside the box.62.What is the company's explanation for parentof4's complaints?A.They said the family doesn't know what they're talking about.B.They said that the cereal isn't supposed to taste good.C.They said that the product the family purchased was bad.D.They said the family needs more time to get used to it.Pretty much everyone has,at some point,made excuses to avoid working on a task they fear. But some people do this more often than others,which can result in disastrous consequences. Regularly putting off difficult or unpleasant tasks can lead to low grades at school,poor performance at work and financial consequences,such as late fees.Procrastination can also harm relationships and even affect your health,as it increases stress levels,sometimes resulting in illness.It's possible to procrastinate by binge-watching(大量观看)your favorite show or doing other mindless activities,but procrastination doesn't always look like laziness.Some people procrastinate to avoid difficult tasks by working on easier but less important tasks.This can make them feel productive even as they neglect the most important items on their to-do lists.In order to overcome procrastination,you must first understand why you procrastinate. Perhaps you are a perfectionist,so you find not completing a task less upsetting than doing it badly. Perhaps the task is complicated or confusing,and you don't know where to begin.Or perhaps you are waiting to feel inspired to complete the task or believe that you become better under pressure.Correcting your thinking can aid you in overcoming procrastination.You probably tend to overestimate how quickly you can finish tasks and how motivated you will feel later.Most work does not need to wait until you feel inspired,and if you begin the task,feelings of inspiration may follow.Further,research shows that despite some people's perceptions(感知),most individuals do not actually produce better work under pressure.If you are procrastinating because a task seems too overwhelming or too complicated,break it up into smaller pieces that feel more manageable.This can mean doing a part of the task,or dedicating a set amount of time-say,15minutes-to working on it.It may help to think about why the task is important.How will it contribute to your goals? How will it affect other people?What negative consequences could come from not doing it in a timely manner?Scheduling when you will work on tasks can be helpful as well,and so can ruthlessly eliminating distractions.You may need to put away your phone or go to a quiet room.Overcoming procrastination is a challenge,but doing so leads to benefits in many areas of life.63.The word procrastinate in the second paragraph most probably means______.A.keep offB.get offC.put offD.take off64.According to the passage,how many kinds of consequences may result fromprocrastination?A.5.B.2.C.6.D.7.65.What can we conclude from the passage?A.Nobody can entirely avoid procrastination in his personal life.B.Doing easier or unimportant tasks can make us more productive.C.The more pressure we have,the more productive we will become.D.It's generally more subjective than objective to procrastinate in life.66.The best title for the passage may be______.A.The challenges of procrastination and strategies to solve itB.The reasons of procrastination and the ways of avoiding itC.The advantages and disadvantages of procrastination in lifeD.The causes and process of procrastination in communicationSection 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.A.Afterward,he sold over200,000CDs and his popularity rising.B.Rather,it was part of one of AndréRieu's amazing concerts.C.As a result,Rieu became a house-hold name and won great popularity.D.Yet his shows consist of an extensive variety of musical genres and performances.E.Then,Rieu continued his style until he got his nickname.F.From early on,Rieu knew what he wanted-his own orchestra.Mary Poppins held on to her famous black umbrella while floating overhead and singing "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."The audience watched in amazement,and many sang along! Poppins floated for a bit and eventually landed in the midst of the excited crowd before getting on stage.No,this wasn't a scene from a Disney movie.67His background helps explain his passion for music.The world-renowned violinist and conductor was born into a musical family in October1949in Maastricht,Netherlands.He began learning to play the violin at age five and immediately fell in love with the instrument!68He started by creating a small ensemble(乐团).Then in1978,Rieu established the Maastricht Salon Orchestra,from which he later developed the Johann Strauss Orchestra.They had limited success until1995when Rieu was asked to provide entertainment for a soccer game.He got the entire stadium to sing along to a popular waltz.69Today Rieu is the best-selling classical artist worldwide.He has sold in the ballpark of an astonishing40million records.He is the biggest male solo touring artist on the planet.His concerts sell more tickets than Beyoncéand Bruce Springsteen!Many classical concerts are serious events,but Rieu's are the opposite.He's been nicknamed "The King of the Waltz"because he loves waltzes.70Rieu says,"I love Johann Strauss, but I am also fascinated by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Bruce Springsteen."His shows are attended by people of all ages and always include surprises,like the delightful appearance by Mary Poppins.As Rieu says,"I only play music that touched my heart.And I know when it touches my heart,it will touch your heart."During his performances,many audience members are visibly moved.They often clap,sing,dance,laugh,weep or hug one another.Rieu promises his audience,"You will have an evening that you will never forget."And he is true to his word.IV.Summary Writing71.Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more e your own words as far as possible.Before you head out to a run event where there will be many people,you should be aware of the dangers of a crowd crush.Though the risk of crowd crush is rare,it can be deadly when it happens.Crowd crush occurs when many people are packed together and begin to fall over one another.In the past,such instances have caused horrible injury and even death.To avoid such a fate,it's best to escape the crush before it happens.Before attending a crowded event,look up a map of the venue.This will give you an idea of the surroundings-pay special attention to any exits.Once you arrive,choosing the right spot can be crucial.Avoid the middle or front;instead,pick the back or edges of a crowd.It's also important to trust your feelings.Stay aware to see if you feel packed in at any point.The more crowded the event becomes,the sooner you may need to retreat to a safe place.If you do end up in a crush,here's how you can stay safe.The most important thing you can do is stay on your feet.To do this,spread your feet apart and bend your knees a little.Also make sure to move with the flow of the crowd.Trying to move against a crowd of people will only end in disaster.Helping others is another great way to keep everyone safe.Once one person falls down,more people tend to fall over them.So if your neighbor in the crowd falls to the ground,help them up.A common cause of death in a crowd crush isn't being crushed but rather losing air.It's best to hold out your arms in front of your chest.This allows space between you and the person in front of you.It also protects your chest and lungs from being crushed on the ground should you fall.There is usually fun where the crowds are,so enjoy yourself.But remember to stay alert! V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the word given in the brackets.72.我们大家都觉得你的方法很实用。
2024北京东城区高三二模英语试题及答案
2024北京东城高三二模英 语本试卷共11页，共100分。
考试时长90分钟。
考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Steven took his 7-year-old son Alex and 4-year-old daughter Mia out on his boat for fishing and fun. But inthe blink of an eye, things took a terrifying 1 when a strong current suddenly swept through, causing Mia to 2 her hold on the boat.While Mia wore a life jacket, Alex did not. But as the current pulled his sister away, Alex wasn’t going to leave her alone. He, too, let go of the 3 and swam toward his sister.Realizing the danger, Steven 4 jumped into the water and tried to help his kids. But the strong current made it difficult even for him. So he told Alex to swim to shore while he tried to rescue Mia.“I told them both I loved them because I wasn’t sure what was going to happen,” Steven recalled. “I tried to 5 Mia as long as I could. But finally I wore myself out, and she drifted away（漂走） from me.”Alex followed his dad’s 6 and headed for the shore. But it was no easy task. “The current was going the opposite way,” he explained.This little boy spent an hour 7 his way back to land. He swam more than a mile. Once he finally made it to the shore, the boy ran to the first house he could find and begged for 8 . From there, Jacksonville authorities 9 and rescued Steven and his daughter.Alex, the brave and 10 little boy saved his sister and dad. If not for him, it would have been a different story.1. A. hit B. turn C. pause D. risk2. A. release B. find C. escape D. regain3. A. fish B. jacket C. boat D. current4. A. unusually B. suddenly C. instantly D. unexpectedly5. A. relate to B. wait for C. count on D. stick with6. A. explanation B. footsteps C. example D. instructions7. A. clearing B. fighting C. picking D. changing8. A. security B. understanding C. permission D. help9. A. cut in B. looked out C. took over D. came around10. A. tough B. humble C. hard-working D. confident第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
2024北京海淀区高三二模英语试题及答案
2024北京海淀高三二模英语2024.05本试卷共10页，100分。
考试时长90分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Movement is our first language;I believe we’re born to dance.I’ve always had a special liking for dance,and my job.I got great1working in the therapeutic(治疗的)world;it felt more like a calling.I enjoyed every moment;my purpose and mission2me.My highlights are when I’ve witnessed once dull and hopeless eyes light up when the person felt seen,heard,and accepted.Then,ill health struck.As my health declined progressively,I had to stop doing what I loved.3,all I had was being able to facilitate the occasional workshop when opportunity and energy aligned(一致).Chronic fatigue syndrome(慢性疲劳综合症)is a merciless beast.In2020,the unimaginable happened.In addition to soul-destroying feeling of being4,I began experiencing frequent vocal challenges of varying degrees.I could no longer accept facilitation invitations because my5was now unreliable.I grieved,feeling like I was being swallowed by a damp,dark fog.After an extended period of being in self-pity,I6my thinking.I have internal value.My value or identity is not7by what I can or cannot do.Regarding my health journey,in time,I8this:it is what it is. For this season,this is my path.So,I started dancing again.Life is full of surprises,pleasant,unpleasant,and neutral,yet what matters is how we9to those surprises.Despite ongoing voice loss and health challenges,I found new ways to make a difference.You and I may not be able to choose the10life plays for us;however,we do get to choose how we will dance to it.May we dance with strength,courage,and grace.1.A.fame B.surprise C.pleasure D.inspiration2.A.fuelled B.attracted C.instructed D.calmed3.A.Simply B.Particularly C.Eventually D.Apparently4.A.tired B.annoyed C.disappointed D.injured5.A.mind B.sight C.sense D.voice6.A.discovered B.adjusted C.abandoned D.controlled7.A.ignored B.selected C.defined D.assisted8.A.accepted B.recalled C.questioned D.expected9.A.refer B.appeal C.turn D.respond10.A.role B.music C.joke D.game第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
2024届广东省梅州市高三下学期高考英语试题(二模)含答案
2024届广东省梅州市高三下学期高考英语试题（二模）本试卷共8页，满分120分。
考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、试室号和座位号填写在答题卡上。
用2B铅笔将试卷类型（A）填涂在答题卡相应位置上。
并在答题卡相应位置上填涂考生号。
因笔试不考听力，试卷从第二部分开始，试题序号从“21”开始2．作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑：如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。
答案不能答在试卷上3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案：不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
不按以上要求作答无效。
4．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AFree Community SwapContact:Catherine Crawford, (718)809-1603Jon Klar, (646)530-0381New Yorkers looking to reduce, reuse, and save money this year are invited to participate in Stop ‘N’ Swap, a free community event organized by local nonprofit GrowNYC.The average NYC household throws away about 2,000 pounds of waste a year. By reusing through events like Stop ’N’ Swap, NYC residents can take part in saving over 40 million pounds of material from landfill every year. Take a break from shopping, support a cleaner future, and join the ever -growing reuse community!WHAT: Free Stop ‘N’ Swap Community Reuse EventWHEN: February 19th, 12pm-3pmWHERE: Bronx Works Classic Community Center—286 East 156th Street, Bronx, NY 10451 The public is invited to bring clean and reusable items. No one is required to bring something to take something—you can simply show up with a bag and see what’s free for the taking. Books, toys, clothing, and electronics are just some of the offerings. Furniture and other large items are not accepted at the swap. Anything leftover at the end of the day is donated or recycled.Stop ‘N’ Swaps have developed a regular following among environmentally conscious New Yorkers. After almost two years without swaps, GrowNYC has set a goal of hosting one swap in each of the city’s 59 communitydistricts each year, providing opportunities to make NYC truly livable—a place where every person can enjoy a healthier life.21．What should you do to get more information from Catherine?A．Call (646)530-0381.B．Call (718)809-1603.C．.D．Visit 286 East 156th Street, Bronx.22．What items are unacceptable at the Stop ‘N’ Swap?A．Dry-as-dust books.B．Old-fashioned clothes.C．Out-of-date electronics.D．Second-hand furniture.23．What is the aim of GrowNYC’s Stop ‘N’ Swaps?A．To make NYC a better place to live.B．To enrich New Yorkers’ community life.C．To reduce the cost of dealing with waste in NYC.D．To encourage districts to compete in sustainability.BAt first look, the playground at the Children’s Guild-Transformation Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, looks like any other. It has swings, slides, and places for children to climb and crawl. But the playground is not just a place for fun. It is also a place where students can learn, grow and gain independence. Everything—from the kind of surface it sits on, to the color of its sitting areas, to the placement of the surrounding fence—is specifically designed for kids with autism(自闭症).Mark Rapaport is the managing director of autism services at the Transformation Academy. He said the school accepts students aged 5 to 21 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and are lower functioning.Rapaport said the goal of Transformation Academy is to make the students as independent as possible in an effort to help them prepare for adult life. The school aims to provide help with developing communication and social skills, as well as practical abilities like cleaning or cooking.The playground designed by Maryland company rks@Play, using structures manufactured by Landscape Structures, Inc., took a month to develop, said Dan Hack. He works for rks@Play and helped lead the playground’s design. Hack said he and others spent weeks getting to know the students and understanding their needs before any building was started. The design process involved physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists. The huge $500,000 project was funded with support from the state of Maryland and the nonprofit Orokawa Foundation.Parts of the playground that seem small are very important for children with autism and other disabilities. The surrounding fence extends into a wooded area to make it seem more open. And the ground under the play areas is made of soft, but solid materials to support students using wheelchairsor crutches. The benches on the outside of the playground look simple from far away, but are “one of our most inclusive sensory” elements, Hack said. They have many different colors that bring about feelings of calm and curiosity. They are also made with smooth material that can be felt and moved. The academy’s Rapaport said if a child starts to feel uneasy, they can sit down and feel the bench, which can help them relax.24．Why is the playground in Baltimore designed with special materials?A．To make it superior to other playgrounds.B．To better serve children with autism.C．To improve the quality of the playground.D．To make it easier for kids to climb and crawl.25．What can we learn from the playground project?A．It took a month to complete the project.B．The design process is simple and easy.C．The result of the project is uncertain.D．It’s a money-consuming project.26．What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．The scale and the structure of the playground.B．Ways for kids to free from the stress and relax themselves.C．The underlying logic and reasonable factors of the playground.D．The advantages of the playground for autism and disabled kids.27．Which best describes the playground in Baltimore?A．Advanced.B．Environmental-friendly.C．Functional.D．Convenient.CNew findings suggest that when it comes to learning, the snake may be quite a bit like humans. David Holtzman, a scientist at the University of Rochester, has found that snakes have a much greater capacity for learning than earlier studies had indicated.Holtzman’s study challenged 24 snakes to escape from a black plastic container the size of a child’s pool. Cards mounted on the container’s walls and tape on its floor provided the snakes with visual and touchable signals to find their goal: holes in the container’s bottom that offer a dark, comfortable spot to hide.Simply falling into a hole isn’t the only proof that the snakes are learning something, though. “Speed to find that goal is one of the measures which shows they’re learning,” Holtzman says. “On average, they take over 700 seconds to find the correct hole on the first day of training, and then go down to about 400 seconds by the fourth day of training. Some are actually very fast and find it in less than 30 seconds.”Studies dating back to the 1950s interpreted snakes’ awkwardness with mazes(迷宫) as a poorreflection on their intelligence. “Early attempts to study snake intelligence were problematic because the studies used mazes as testing arenas(场地)——as though snakes might be expected to run through mazes in the same way mice run through mazes,” says Peter Kareiva, a professor of zoology. “Snakes do not encounter anything like mazes in nature, and they do not learn how to run mazes in laboratory conditions.”Holtzman also found a few age-based differences in the signals the snakes use. Young snakes appear to be more adaptable and resourceful, using a variety of clues to find their way to the exit. But their elders seem to rely much more heavily on visual clues. “Actually, one of the amazing findings from our studies is that snakes do use vision in locating places,” says Holtzman. “They don’t just rely on the chemical clues picked up by sticking their tongues out, as many snake biologists assume.”28．What is the function of the cards and tape?A．To direct the snakes to the exits.B．To protect the snakes from bright lights.C．To cover the holes at the container’s bottom.D．To make the container a comfortable spot to stay.29．What do the data in paragraph 3 show about the snakes according to Holtzman?A．They are skillful escapers.B．They are good learners.C．They communicate with each other.D．They adapt to environments quickly.30．What was the problem with early attempts to study snake intelligence?A．They chose the wrong testing arenas.B．They failed to do tests in laboratory conditions.C．They referred to studies dating back to the 1950s.D．They compared snakes with a different kind of animal.31．What astonishes Holtzman about snakes?A．They rely on sight to find their way.B．They leave chemical clues everywhere.C．The young beat their elders in many ways.D．Their tongues are unable to recognize chemical clues.DResearch led by ecologist Bart Hoekstra of the University of Amsterdam shows that birds are affected by the mass use of fireworks on New Year’s Eve up to a distance of 10km (6 miles) away.With data from weather radars and bird counts an international team of researchers revealed how many birds take off immediately after the start of the fireworks, at what distance from fireworksthis occurs and which species groups mainly react.“Birds take off as a result of an acute flight response due to sudden noise and light. We already knew that many water birds react strongly, but now we also see the effect on other birds throughout the Netherlands,” says ecologist Bart Hoekstra of the University of Amsterdam. In the scientific journal Frontier s in Ecology and the Environment, he researchers therefore argue for large fireworks-free zones.Last year, other researchers at IBED discovered that geese are so affected by fireworks that they spend an average of 10% longer looking for food than normal during at least the next 11 days. They apparently need that time to restore their energy to their former condition, after fleeing from the fireworks.Because 62% of all birds in the Netherlands live within a radius of 2.5 km of inhabited areas, the consequences of fireworks are high for all birds throughout the country. “Flying requires a lot of energy, so ideally birds should be disturbed as little as possible during the cold winter months. Measures to ensure this are especially important in open areas such as grasslands, where many larger birds spend the winter. The effects of fireworks on birds are less pronounced near forests and semi-open habitats. In addition, smaller birds such as tits and finches live there, which are less likely to fly away from disturbance.”The authors argue for fireworks-free zones in areas where large birds live. Hoekstra: “These buffer zones could be smaller in areas where light and sound travel less far, such as near forests. Furthermore, fireworks should mainly be lit at central locations in built-up areas, as far away from birds as possible. It would be best for birds if we moved towards light shows without sound, such as drone shows or decorative fireworks without very loud bangs.”32．What can we learn about the research?A．It’s the first one about fireworks’ effects on birds.B．It’s conducted by collecting data from weather radars.C．It shows the extent of the fireworks’ influence on birds.D．It keeps track of birds throughout Netherlands and beyond.33．Why did geese spend more time looking for food?A．To find a place without fireworks.B．To store more food in case.C．To find a new source of energy.D．To make up for the lost energy.34．What does the underlined word “pronounced” in Para.4mean?A．Predictable.B．Noticeable.C．Admirable.D．Avoidable.35．What can be the best title for the passage?A．Fireworks in the world B．Fireworks-free zonesThese problems will drive you mad.in New York. One afternoon, I 41 a train with a load of hot-off-the-press catalogues(目录簿), our first to list every one of our titles. I was on my way to 42 my aunt, who’d agreed to 43 them to her friends.Back then, I was much less 44 ; somehow I made it on the train but I hadn’t had time to buya 45 . I figured I’d buy one on board. When the conductor came to stand next to me, I opened my46 and found nothing inside. They didn’t 47 credit cards back then. I was told to get off at the next station. 48 , the man next to me handed $15 to the conductor. I was beyond grateful and 49 : I promised him I would send him a check, which he 50 . I made him write down his address, though.Later, I wrote a check, 51 it in a letter, and sent it off. I expressed my 52 again and included my email address. Soon he emailed me and we 53 a lasting friendship.That 54 action has stayed with me. Thinking about that day, I 55 myself to be much kinder to strangers and to focus on the good in people.41．A．came across B．rushed onto C．passed byD．looked for42．A．visit B．help C．rescueD．introduce43．A．return B．explain C．connectD．distribute44．A．determined B．objective C．organizedD．professional45．A．ticket B．card C．giftD．book46．A．parcel B．wallet C．envelopeD．bottle47．A．cancel B．reject C．provideD．accept48．A．Naturally B．Unexpectedly C．DoubtfullyD．Disagreeably49．A．embarrassed B．disturbed C．annoyedD．dissatisfied50．A．gave away B．checked out C．laughed offD．sent back51．A．lost B．unfolded C．noticedD．enclosed52．A．appreciation B．admiration C．amazementSouthern Lionremember the rule. Share it fair!”答案第二部分：阅读理解第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）21-25 BDABD26-30 CCABA31-35 ACDBC第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）36-40 CEBGD第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）41-45 BADCA46-50 BDBAC51-55 DACBD第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）（形式不对不给分）56．dates57．where58．was introduced59．its60．a61．mainly62．like63．combination64．making65．to share第四部分写作（共三节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）One possible version:Dear Chris,I’m Li Hua, chairman of the School Cooking Club. I’m writing to tell you that we intend to throw a party, featuring “My Specialty Dish” next Saturday night p.m.p.m.p.m. to 8 p.m. at the dining hall. And I sincerely invite you to join us and have some fun.During the party, all participants will cook a “specialty dish” that they are good at and share with everybody how it is made. Then will come the most-anticipated part—everyone sharing these delicious dishes. I’m pretty sure you will enjoy this party very much.Looking forward to your attending.Yours,Li Hua第二节（满分25分）One possible version:First Doobie uses a knife to smooth Duksie’s lines in the icing. Then he draws three lines on the cake. The cake now bears a striking resemblance to the badge of his dad’s vehicle, its three equal parts. Just as the children celebrate their cake-cutting victory, Mama K emerges from her house,bearing a tray with three glasses of strawberry juice. Maya excitedly points out Doobie’s achievement, proudly claiming his master y of fair sharing. Mama K’s eyes shine with delight as she comments the children for their fairness and praises Doobie for his exceptional problem-solving skills.With Mama K’s encouragement, Maya takes charge, expertly cutting along Doobie’s lines to make three equal slices. Each piece falls into place, their sizes perfectly matched. In a playful display of satisfaction, the children put the slices upon one another, witnessing the unity of their equal proportions. The sight brings smiles of joy to their faces. Amidst the children’s laughter, Doobie’s dad pulls up to pick up the children, and Doobie runs off to meet him. He can’t wait to tell his dad how the badge on the truck has helped him to solve a very tricky problem!。
2024年北京西城区高三二模英语试题和答案
2024北京西城高三二模英语2024.5本试卷共14 页，共100 分。
考试时长90 分钟。
考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
You may have heard of the famous workplace communication software, Slack. Many companies use Slack to virtually communicate across teams. What most people don’t know is that Slack, despite its 1 , was never meant to exist. In fact, the company who developed Slack actually had been hoping to create the next popular video game. But after raising millions of dollars to fund the game development, the company ultimately 2 the project because the game failed to attract enough users.The 3 goal of the company wasn’t achieved. However, during the process of creating their game, something else happened. The team realized that the 4 system they created to accompany the game was worth investing more time in. And they 5 to invent the communication system idea for one of the fastest-growing startups (初创公司) in history, and Slack was born.An outcome-focused company might have just moved on from the failed video game or, worse, continued investing resources, risking further negative outcomes. But 6 , this company didn’t do that. 7 , they had been paying attention to the process. Focusing on the process allowed this company to 8 and redefine their desired outcome.You’ve probably heard a quote or two in your life about the 9 of “the journey”—how often the journey is more significant and impactful than the 10 . The company that developed Slack understood this principle, and by focusing on the process rather than the outcome, they were able to achieve greater success than they first had hoped for.1. A. problem B. history C. success D. limitation2. A. took down B. shut down C. cut down D. passed down3. A. immediate B. general C. real D. initial4. A. chat B. sign C. control D. power5. A. intended B. managed C. pretended D. promised6. A. luckily B. naturally C. likely D. hopefully7. A. Therefore B. Still C. Thus D. Instead8. A. predict B. achieve C. adapt D. watch9. A. origin B. challenge C. importance D. purpose10. A. distance B. destination C. determination D. direction第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
2024届浙江省丽水、湖州、衢州三市高三下学期二模考试英语试题(含答案)
丽水、湖州、衢州2024年4月三地市高三教学质量检测试卷英语试题卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the man think of the dress?A.It is attractive.B.It is tight.C.It is plain.2.What can we learn about the woman?A.She found a great job.B.She is popular in college.C.She won the student election.3.Where does this conversation take place?A.In a house.B.In a park.C.In a forest4.What animal does the woman own?A.A mouse.B.A dogC.A cat.5.Who is the woman most grateful to?A.Her parentsB.Her professors.C.Her friends.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.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A new discoveryB.A map of the universeC.The secrets in DNA.7.Why has the woman been reading about the topic?A.Out of curiosity.B.For schoolworkC.As a hobby.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
2024届浙江省杭州市高三下学期二模英语试题及答案
2023 学年第二学期杭州市高三年级教学质量检测英语试题卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)第二节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.When did the man visit the National Park?st September.st December.C.This July.2.What does the woman think of Olivia?A.She is quiet.B.She is sociable.C.She is talkative.3.What will the man do this Tuesday?A.Attend an interview.B.Meet his doctor.C.Deliver a speech.4.What is the man's chief consideration in choosing the cottage?A.Its location.B.Its comfort.C.Its facilities.5.Where did the conversation probably take place?A.At the airport,B.In the office.C.At the hotel.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。
2024江苏省南京市高三下学期二模英语试题及答案
D. A kid drawn to online store shopping.
23. What is the text?
A. A writer's profile.
B. An interview outline.
C. A children's story.
D. A book recommendation.
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 shiC.£9.15.
答案是 C.
1. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. She promotes products for companies. .
B. She tells jokes the audience like.
C. She rates online platforms.
16. How is Jennifer like in her videos?
A. Cautious.
C. He found his lost ring.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What are the speakers doing?
A. Editing videos.
B. Practicing making up.
C. Having an interview.
15. What does Jennifer do as an influencer?
广东省韶关市2024届高三下学期二模试题 英语含答案
韶关市2024届高三综合测试(二)英语（答案在最后）本试卷共10页，卷面满分120分。
考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、学校和班级填写在答题卡指定的位置上。
2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B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。
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AThe cuisine that marks Christmas is as diverse as the people feasting on it.Here’s a look at how the locals celebrate Christmas through cuisine in their countries,which will give you a glimpse of the celebrations.EnglandThe real festivities start on Christmas morning with champagne and smoked salmon.After the King’s or Queen’s annual Christmas speech,it’s time for the main meal,typically including a turkey or roast beef accompanied by various side dishes.FranceThe French celebrate their Christmas Eve with a lavish meal,with seafood served first.The main course usually consists of a rooster that’s renowned for its tenderness.Fine red wine from Burgundy can’t be missed of course.ItalySimilar to France,Italians celebrate Christmas on the eve.The locals typically attend midnight Mass and then indulge in a lavish meal before heading to church.For the main course,northern Italians often have stuffed turkey, while those in seaside areas may feast on a large baked sea bass accompanied by roasted potatoes and vegetables.GreeceAfter attending an early morning holy communion in church on Christmas,Greeks go home for an all-day eating gathering.Families gather around the fireplace,feasting on a special w heat bread only made at ter,the main course may include roast chicken stuffed with chestnuts.21.What activity distinguishes England in Christmas celebration?A.The seafood-themed dinner.B.The yearly Royal address.C.The religious ceremony.D.The main course featuring turkey.22.To experience the religious atmosphere,you’d better spend Christmas in______.A.France and Italy.B.England and France.C.England and Greece.D.Italy and Greece.23.From which column of the magazine is the passage probably from?A.Religion and culture.B.Diet and health.C.Festival and tradition.D.Sports and fitness.BFor nearly two decades,a thin,sun-burnt postal worker could frequently be seen carrying packages along a dangcrous mountain trail in the Taihang Mountains.The10-kilometer-long route,which is between20centimeters and1meter wide,is known as the“cat road”by locals,meaning that it is so dangerous that only cats could walk on it.Whereas,Zhao Yuefang,a postal worker in Ewu township in Huguan county,Shanxi province,had to walk the route every day to deliver mail.Every day at the crack of dawn,he would start his journey along the“cat road”.From picking up the day’s post to delivering it to villagers and returning along the same route,it took Zhao four days.During rainy and snowy seasons,the mountain road,part of which hugs the cliffs,would become slippery and dangerous.One day in the winter of2003,the“cat road”was covered in thick snow and he slipped off the trail.Fortunately,he was able to stop his sharp descent by grabbing a tree branch and slowly managed to climb to safety.By2012,Zhao had walked more than300,000km and delivered over800,000pieces of mail.Born and raised in the deep mountains,Zhao truly understands the significance of mail deliveries to villagers.“They depend on the mail to keep in touch with the outside world,”he said.“Their sheer joy written on their face while receiving any post struck me,”he added.In2012,a67-km-long tourist highway was built and gone were those days when Zhao risked his life to walk on the“cat road”.But Zhao was even busier than before.“The number of packages I handle daily now exceeds the number I used to deal with in the past,”said Zhao,adding that villagers are turning to online shopping and ordering more and more goods by post.24.Why is the mountain trail referred to as“cat road”?A.It’s shaped like a cat.B.It’s intended for cats.C.It is too narrow and risky.D.It rains cats and dogs there.25.What does the word“descent”in paragraph3mean?A.Fall.B.Pain.C.Turn.nding.26.According to the passage,which words can best describe Zhao?A.Persistent and dedicated.B.Diligent and ambitious.C.Considerate and confident.D.Courageous and generous.27.What has always motivated Zhao’s enthusiasm for his job?A.The villagers’respect for him.B.His being born and raised there.C.Today’s huge number of the packages.D.The value of the deliveries to the localsCIs life a story or a game?Answers may vary from one to another.Over the course of life,we find things to love and commit to—a job,a partner or a community.At times,we struggle to learn from our misfortunes to grow in wisdom,kindness and grace.Will Storr,a writer whose work I admire,says this story version of life is a misunderstanding.In his book The Status Game,he argues that human beings are deeply driven by status.Rather than about being liked or accepted,he writes,it’s about being better than others.“When people are obedient to us,offer respect,admiration or praise,that’s status.It feels good.”Life is a series of games,he adds.There’s the high school game of competing to be the popular kid.The lawyer game to make partner.The finance game to make the most money.The academic game for fame.The sports game to show that our team is the best.Even when we are trying to do good,Storr claims,we’re playing the“virtue game”to show we are morally superior to others.I think Storr is in danger of becoming one of those guys who ignore the noble desires of the human heart and the caring element in every friendship and family.The status-mad world that Storr describes is so loveless.In fact,gaming as a way of life is immature.Maturity means rising above the shallow desire—for status—that doesn’t really nourish us.It’s about cultivating the higher desires:the love of truth and learning;the inner pleasure the craftsman gets in his work,which is not about popularity,and the desire for a good and meaningful life that inspires people to practise daily acts of generosity.How do people gradually learn to cultivate these higher motivations?To answer that,I’d have to tell you a story.28.What lies in the core of Will Storr’s opinion about life?A.The pride in one’s virtue.B.The pursuit of superiority.C.The desire for acceptance.D.The motivation by wealth.29.What can be viewed as higher motivations in the text?A.Love and inspiration.B.Maturity and desire.mitment and kindness.D.Friendship and popularity.30.What’s the main purpose of the passage?A.To correct an attitude.B.To compare two values.C.To explain two arguments.D.To criticize a viewpoint.31.What story do you think the author will tell next?A.A king’s-comeback story.B.A rags-to-riches story.C.A Yuan Longping-style story.D.An overnight-success story.DWould a person born blind,who has learned to distinguish objects by touch,be able to recognize them purely by sight if he regained the ability to see?The question,known as Mołyneux’s problem,is about whether the human mind has a built-in concept of shapes that is so inborn that a blind person could immediately recognize an object with restored vision.Alternatively,the concepts of shapes are not inborn but have to be learned by exploring an object through sight,touch and other senses.After their attempt to test it in blind children failed,Lars Chittka of Queen Mary University of London and histeam carried out another experiment on bumblebees.To test whether bumblebees can form an internal representation of objects,they first trained the insects to distinguish globes from cubes using a sugar reward.The bees were first trained in the light,where they could see but not touch the objects.Then they were tested in the dark,where they could touch but not see the items.The researchers found that the insects spent more time in contact with the shape they had been trained to associate with the sugar reward,even though they had to rely on touch rather than sight to distinguish the objects.The researchers also did the opposite test with untrained bumblebees,first teaching them with rewards in the dark and then testing them in the light.Again,the bees were able to recognize the shape associated with the sugar reward, though they had to rely on sight rather than touch in the test.In short,bees have solved Molyneux’s problem because the fact suggests that they can picture object features and access them through sight or touch.However,some experts express their warnings against the result.Jonathan Birch,a philosopher of science, cautions that the bees may have had prior experience associating visual and tactile(触觉)information about straight edges and curved surfaces in their nests.32.What is Molyneux’s problem about?A.Whether mankind’s sense of touch outweighs sight.B.Whether mankind’s idea of shape is inborn or learned.C.Whether blind people can identify the shape of an item.D.Whether the blind can regain their sense of touch after recovery.33.How did Lars Chittka and his colleagues try to figure out Molyneux’s problem?A.By experimenting on blind children.B.By conducting controlled experiments.C.By rewarding bumblebees with sugar.D.By observing bumblebees in their nests.34.What is Jonathan Birch’s attitude towards the conclusion of the bee experiments?A.Skeptical.B.Supportive.C.Dismissive.D.Ambiguous.35.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A.Scientists Found Senses MatterB.Visual-Tactile Puzzle Has Been SolvedC.Experiments Will Help the Blind Regain SightD.Bumblebees May Help Solve Molyneux’s Problem第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
朝阳区2024届高三二模英语试题及答案
北京市朝阳区高三年级第二学期质量检测二英语2024.5(考试时间90分钟满分100分)本试卷共10页。
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第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A nurse named Aly Hogarth has reunited with a mother and daughter at the same hospital ship 30 years after saving their lives.In 1993, Ms Hogarth was touring a hospital ship in Sierra Leone when she knew that a patient Catherine Conteh needed a Caesarean section (剖腹产手术), but she couldn’t 1 it. Ms Hogarth contacted her colleagues and they paid for the £70 surgery, so that Catherine’s daughter, Regina, could be 2 . Later, Ms Hogarth volunteered to take care of her in the hospital, 3 her wound and teaching her how to feed the baby. In this way Ms Hogarth formed a 4 with the mother and the baby, but they lost 5 when she returned home to New Zealand.Ms Hogarth, now 52, volunteered for charity Mercy Ships. Surprisingly, she 6 Catherine and Regina at the same hospital ship. They both became nurses, inspired by Ms Hogarth, and Regina now has a child of her own.Ms Hogarth said, “To see Catherine in person again, it’s very unreal really. It’s not something I 7 expected until we made contact again. For me, I felt 8 at the moment when we met and didn’t know how to react.” “We just cried and cried,” Catherine said. “Regina and I would have died without Ms Hogarth’s pure love.”“It’s really 9 to see Catherine again,” Ms Hogarth shared. “I thought about her every time I told that story for the last 30 years. I know it was a significant time—realizing that you can make a real 10 by doing something.”1. A. cancel B. bear C. afford D. accept2. A. examined B. delivered C. adopted D. attended3. A. receiving B. removing C. dressing D. discovering4. A.habit B. tradition C. plan D. bond5. A. touch B. control C. hope D. direction6. A. called on B. came across C. looked after D. kept off7. A. ever B. still C. even D. just8. A. inspired B. disappointed C. concerned D. excited9. A. impossible B. amazing C. challenging D. simple10. A. effort B. commitment C. decision D. difference第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
2024届上海市虹口区高三下学期二模英语试题(含答案)
虹口区2023学年度第二学期期中学生学习能力诊断测试高三英语试卷2024.04考生注意：1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。
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I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each 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. On a farm. B. At a library. C. In a snack bar. D. In a department store.2. A. 7:00. B. 7:30. C. 8:00. D. 8:30.3. A. She is inferior to him in maths. B. She is really good at maths.C. She doesn’t work hard at maths.D. She didn’t do well in this test.4. A. He got injured yesterday. B. He didn’t finish his paper on time.C. He failed to submit his paper on time.D. He couldn’t focus his mind on the paper.5. A. He admires Emma for her courage. B. He doesn’t understand what Emma said.C. He gets angry with Emma at the meeting.D. He thinks Emma should take a business course.6. A. The woman is looking for a research topic. B. The woman is struggling with data analysis.C. The man is too busy to offer help.D. The man can’t make sense of the data.7. A. They are stressed out due to their work.B. They care little about the lack of office supplies.C. They are concerned about the office’s cleanliness.D. They are torn between work and family responsibilities.8. A. Professor Wang is very good at teaching biology.B. It is unfortunate for the man to have biology class.C. The biological problem is hard for all the students.D. The man still doesn’t underst and the problem.9. A. Styles change more quickly than necessary.B. Youngsters don’t really know what fashion is.C. People should care more about their appearance.D. It’s not sensible to go after designer clothing.10. A. The man must take history classes this term.B. Science course is not available this term.C. There will be a new history teacher this term.D. She doesn’t know what the required courses are this term. Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. 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 would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. A mysterious code. B. A theory of personality types.C. A personality type.D. A test to identify o ne’s personality.12. A. To judge an individual’s abilities. B. To identify abnormality.C. To help people understand themselves.D. To help settle workplace conflicts.13. A. Whether it can promote work efficiency.B. Whether it can serve its intended purpose.C. Whether it can promote the publication of studies.D. Whether it can show people’s psychological status. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. They have been sent to wildlife parks for protection.B. Their habitats have been well-protected.C. They have been taken care of by locals.D. Their population has almost doubled.15. A. She fought against illegal hunting. B. She helped to cure their disease.C. She improved their living conditions.D. She was engaged in preserving forests.16. A. To teach people how to treat gorillas. B. To boost the economy of Uganda.C. To better the Batwa people’s lives.D. To raise funds for wildlife protection.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Raising funds to film the X-Files TV series. B. Switching from an academic path to acting.C. Giving up the hard-won position of a doctor.D. Rejecting the offers from the Ivy League.18. A. Being thoughtful and somewhat of a loner. B. Having a scientific approach to life.C. Enjoying risky adventures.D. Being overly optimistic.19. A. He didn’t go to college. B. He is serious and focused.C. He doesn’t believe in UFOs.D. He suffered a lot from his divorce.20. A. You will grow stronger by overcoming challenges.B. You are not supposed to blame others even if you are hurt.C. You can’t prevent others hurting you from time to time.D. You will become powerful if driven by your desires.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.No Filming at Concerts and Movie Theaters on Phones “Please, no flash photography.”Polite requests like this can be found in museums all over the world, but they generally don’t discourage people from taking photos of (21) _________ they feel like. The same goes for concerts, movie theaters and other places (22) _________ people routinely ignore filming restrictions. A new patent from Apple may block that rule-breaking feature—on phones at least.The patent, (23) _________ (award) to Apple today, outlines a systemwhich would allow venues, like concert halls or theaters, to use an infrared emitter (红外发射器) to remotely disable the camera function on smartphones. According to the patent, infrared beams could be picked up by the camera, and interpreted by the smartphone as a command (24) _________ (block) the user from taking any photos or videos.Many musicians and performers have banned cellphones from their shows (25) _________ they object to the free footage circulating around the web. (26) _________ this, images still manage to leak out. Prince’s last concert before he passed away in April was supposed to be cellphone-free—it apparently wasn’t. If Apple’s patent (27) _________ (introduce) into iPhone software, with venues putting infrared emitters around their stage, leaks like this could potentially stop happening.But the patent also raises questions about the sort of power that this technology would be handing over to (28) _________ with more immoral intentions.Given the company’s rigid support of personal privacy when it comes to police requests to break into users’ devices, it’s possible that Apple just (29) _________ (patent) the technology so that no one else will use it. But who knows, if it does intend to introduce this feature to future operating systems, sales of camcorders, oreven GoPros, could get a much-needed boost, as people try to avoid (30) _________ (use) the prohibitive software.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.Science in ImagesOyster mushrooms feature in cuisines around the world, but they should be off the menu for hungry worms -- which these delicious mushrooms will kill and eat. Now researchers finally know how they do it.A study published in Science Advances details how oyster mushrooms use a particular poisonous substance to freeze and get rid of mushroom-eating roundworms called nematodes (线虫). The mushrooms, which grow on nutrient-poor dead wood, then 31 the worms for nutrition.“Nematodes happen to be the most 32 animals these mushrooms encounter. So I think, 33 , this cross-kingdom interaction is very interesting,” says study senior author.The study team of geneticists, biochemists and biologists had previously found that oyster mushrooms release an unidentified poisonous substance that will somehow 34 the worms withinminutes and cause a chemical element to flow into their cells, killing them. This 35 differs from those used by other meat-eating mushrooms and could be unique to oyster mushrooms.For their new work, the researchers grew and analyzed samples of the mushroom’s tissue, finding no noticeable poison even when they broke it up. They reasoned that whatever was killing the worms must be a kind of 36 compound that disappears into air when disturbed. When they damaged the oyster mushroom tissue again and 37 analyzed the nearby air, they finally found a nerve gas that turned out to be contained with tiny, special-shaped structures on the mushroom surface. When nematodes touch the mushrooms, these structures 38 their gas, disturbing the worms’ cell walls to cause immobility and death. The worm is then digested by the mushrooms.Before this study, “we underestimated the 39 to which wild mushrooms defend against or consume nem atodes,” notes Nick Talbot, a geneticist at Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich, England. The study demonstrates “a very 40 approach,” he adds. “These organisms are really difficult to work on, and Dr. Hsueh is showing that you can do some really amazing work with them.”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.In the middle of 2023, a study conducted by the HuthLab at the University of Texas sent shockwaves through the fields of neuroscience (神经科学) and technology. For the first time, the thoughts and impressions of people 41 to communicate with the outside world were translated into continuous natural language, using a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and brain imaging technology. This is the closest science has yet come to 42 someone’s mind.Losing the ability to communicate is a deep cut to one’s sense of self. 43 this ability gives the patient greater control over their lives. But it could also give other entities, such as corporations, researchers and other third parties, a(n) 44 degree of insight into, or even control over, the lives of patients. The NeuroRights Foundation, based at Columbia University in New York, argues that new rights surrounding neurotechnologies will be 45 for all humans to preserve their privacy, identity, and free will. The potential 46 of disabled patients makes this a particularly important problem.47 this approach, Chile was the first country that adoptedlegislation, drafting new laws, to address the risks of neurotechnology. It not only introduced a new constitutional right to mental 48 , but is also in the process of adopting a bill that bans selling neurodata, and forces all neurotech devices to be regulated as medical devices, even those intended for the general consumer. The proposed legislation recognizes the intensely 49 nature of neural data and considers it as organ tissues, which cannot be bought or sold, only donated. But this legislation has also faced 50 , with legal scholars questioning the need for new rights and pointing out that it could discourage beneficial brain research for disabled patients.While the legal action taken by Chile is the most impactful and 51 to date, other countries are considering updating existing laws to face the new developments in neurotechnologies.And while it is likely that the first applications of neurotech will be medical, future 52 are likely to involve consumer applications such as entertainment, as well as for military and security purposes. The growing 53 of neurotechnology in a commercial context only causes more legal concerns.Different people, societies, and cultures will disagree on where to draw the line. We are at a(n) 54 stage of technological development. And as we begin to uncover the great potential ofbrain science, the need to consider their implications for legal action becomes more 55 .41. A. eager B. ready C. unwilling D. unable42. A. clearing B. occupying C. changing D. reading43. A. Reducing B. Restricting C. Restoring D. Requiring44. A. irrelevant B. uncomfortable C. negligible D. supportive45. A. needed B. limited C. controlled D. denied46. A. application B. weakness C. impact D. significance47. A. In comparison with B. In line withC. At the conclusion ofD. At the cost of48. A. integrity B. condition C. disorder D. function49. A. group B. general C. physical D. personal50. A. interaction B. chance C. criticism D. defence51. A. far-reaching B. labor-saving C. short-sighted D. ill-timed52. A. advances B. arrangements C. requirements D. policies53. A. confidence B. availability C. membership D. movement54. A. mature B. initial C. different D. final55. A. diversified B. genuine C. pressing D. specialSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each 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 onethat fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)I used to think I was a good person. I was caring to my friends, my partner, my family; I gave to charity and I volunteered. But when I started training to become a therapist (治疗师), I began to understand that however much we might like to think of ourselves as good people, we don’t actually know ourselves very well. I learned about how we might, without consciously realizing it, deny the feelings and motivations we consider to be bad, pushing them down into our unconscious and projecting them out on to others, so they become the bad people. I learned that deep in the human mind, alongside love and kindness, run currents of anger, need, greed, envy, destructiveness, superiority—whether we want to acknowledge them or not.It was 22-year-old Boru who taught me what it really means to be a good grown up. We first spoke two years ago. He was unemployed, living with his parents, watching his friends’ lives progress. A good grown-up, he told me, is “s omeone who has his ducks in a row”—and that wasn’t him.I also didn’t feel like the competent, confident grown-up I thought I should be—and neither did most of the adults I knew. Iresearched statistics about people hitting the traditional landmarks of adulthood later and later, if at all—from buying a home to getting married or starting a family. I recognized what made me feel like a bad grown-up: that I’ll sit with a broken fridge rather than call an engineer to repair it.Then I saw Boru again. He told m e how, over two years, he’d found a job he loves, rented a flat with a friend. He’s now cycling round the world, having adventures that will keep him strong for the rest of his life. So what changed “You start to have those conversations with yourself, and you become more of an honest person. I don’t feel like I’m hiding from anything anymore, because I’m not hiding from myself.”I think growing up must involve finding your own way to have those conversations. Boru does it on his bike, I do it in psychoanalysis, others I spoke to do it while cooking or playing music. That, for Boru, and for me, is what it means to “have his ducks in a row”.56. What does the first paragraph imply about understanding ourselvesA. Recognizing our positive traits is enough for growth.B. Our understanding of our motives and feelings is accurate.C. True self-awareness means accepting both good and bad sides.D. Ignoring our negative traits does not affect our self-perception.57. What critical lesson did the author learn from Boru about beinga good grown-upA. It involves having a clear career path and financial stability.B. It requires constant self-improvement and education.C. It means being employed and living independently.D. It is like a journey of self-discovery and honesty.58. What does the author identify as a reason for feeling like an inadequate adultA. Escaping basic responsibilities.B. Delaying reaching traditional life milestones.C. Comparing personal achievements to others.D. Investigating changing patterns of adult life.59. Which of the following might be the best title of the passageA. Why Hide HarmsB. How to Be Better AdultsC. Why Growing up MattersD. How to Have Effective Conversations(B)Guided Desert AdventureTypical desert activities like sandboarding, dune bashing and quad bikingSandboarding Quad bikingWith this tour, you’ll have half a day of adventure activities in the desert.You’ll start your tour by driving to a scenic spot on the top of a tall sand dune (沙丘) for a chance to take photos of the area. On top of a sand dune, you’ll have the chance to slide down the side by sandboarding. From here, you’ll get ready for hitting some dunes in a four-wheel drive vehicle. Next, you’ll hop on a quad bike and have time to drive around the desert in the open air. Finally, you’ll have a camel ride around a small part of the desert.What’s includedPickup and drop-off20 minutes of sandboarding35 minutes of dune bashing25 minutes of quad biking10-minute camel rideWater and soft drinksA drive through a camel farmAdditional informationRequires a high level of physical fitness.Not suitable for children between 0 and 5.Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.Tours starting after noon include a BBQ dinner with sweets and fruits, which costs an additional US$ 45/person only.60. What kind of experiences can participants expect from this tripA. Taking a sand bathing on the top of a sand dune.B. Exploring the expansive desert freely on a camel ride.C. An exciting day adventure filled with diverse activities.D. Capturing the breathtaking desert landscape with a camera.61. How much does a group of four university students need to pay for taking the 14:00 tourA. US$ 180.B. US$ 220.C. US$ 265.D. US$ 400.62. Which of the following is most likely to be a review from a former participant of the tourA. The show was great! I highly recommend!B. It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed every minute of it.C. The place is cool, easy to find and get to with metro.D. Arrive early for tickets to avoid a long queue.(C)Pricing is managers’ biggest marketing headache. It’s where they feel the most pressure to perform and the least certain that they are doing a good job. All successful pricing efforts share two qualities: The policy combines well with the company’s overall marketing strategy, and the process is well-organized as a whole.A company’s pricing policy sends a message to the market—it gives customers an important sense of a company’s philosophy. Consider Saturn Corporation (a wholly owned company of General Motors). Saturn wants to let consumers know that it is friendly and easy to do business with. Part of this concept is conveyed through initiatives such as inviting customers to the factory to see where the cars are made and sponsoring evenings at the dealership that combine a social event with training on car maintenance. But Saturn’s pricing policy sends a strong message as well. Can a friendly, trusting relationship be established with customers if a salesperson uses all the negotiating tricks in the book to try to separate them from that last $100 Of course not. Saturn has a “no hassle, no haggle” policy which removes the possibility of conflicts between dealer and potential customer. Customers have an easier time buying a car knowing that th e next person in the door won’t negotiate a better deal.Of course, there are typically many participants in the pricing process: Accounting provides cost estimates; marketing communicates the pricing strategy; sales provides specific customer input; production sets supply boundaries; and finance establishes the requirements for the entire company’s financial health. Input from diverse sources is necessary. However, problemsarise when the philosophy of wide participation is carried over to the price-setting process without strong coordinating mechanisms (协调机制). For example, if the marketing department sets list prices, the salespeople negotiate discounts in the field, the legal department adjusts prices if necessary to prevent breaking the laws or contractual agreements, and the people filling orders negotiate price adjustments for delays in shipment, everybody’s best intentions usually end up bringing about less than the best results. In fact, the company may actually lose money on some orders. 63. Why is i t essential for a company’s pricing policy to combine with its overall marketing strategyA. To maximize possible returns and profits.B. To maintain consistency in business operations.C. To eliminate the need for diverse sales inputs.D. To attract customers to social events and trainings.64. What does Saturn’s “no hassle, no haggle” policy (paragraph 2) most probably meanA. Saturn trains its dealers to treat customers sincerely.B. Saturn offers discounts to some loyal customers.C. Saturn cars are at least $100 cheaper than other cars.D. Saturn cars are sold at fixed, non-negotiable prices.65. What can be inferred from the wide participation in the pricingprocessA. Decision making requires gathering comprehensive information.B. The coordinating me chanism won’t work without a lot of input.C. Potential customers are easily upset at any stage of the process.D. The company loses money unless everyone intends for the best.66. Which of the following is the best title for this passageA. The art of coordinating pricing processesB. The best sales negotiation techniquesC. Getting one step closer toward better pricingD. Maximizing profits through pricing policiesSection 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. And so, what once took your breath away becomes part of life’s furniture. But could it be that many of our lives are already better than we recognize Habituation to the good drives you to move forward and progress. But if we can make the constant less so, our attention will naturally turn back to it. Rather than focus on how to see our life better, we need to learn to better our life. The good news is that you can dishabituate.Your Life Is Better Than You ThinkThe undeniable popularity of self-help books, wellness podcasts, and happiness workshops reflects the constant human desire to make life better. 67While we may have a loving family, a good place to live, and a decent job, we often fail to notice those things. It’s not because we are ungrateful or stupid, but it’s because of a basic feature of our brain, known as habituation.Habituation is the tendency of neurons to fire less and less in response to things that are constant. You enter a room filled with roses and after a short while, you cannot detect their scent any longer; and just as you get used to the smell of fresh flowers, you also get used to a loving relationship, to a promotion, to a nice home, to a wonderful work of art. Like the front page of a daily newspaper, your brain cares about what recently changed, not about what remained the same. 68 You habituate to it—you fail to notice and respond to elements of your life which you previously found amazing.69 That is, you can suddenly start perceiving and responding to things to which you have become desensitized.The key is taking small breaks from your daily life. For example, when people return home from a long business trip, they often find their old life has “reshined.” Ordinary things suddenly seemamazing. If something is constant, we often assume (perhaps unconsciously) that it is there to stay, and as a result, we focus our attention and effort on the next thing on our list. 70 If it is good at its core, it may just reshine. This is why time away, however short, will enable you to perceive your life with fresh eyes—and to break up reality.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. Why Ear-worms Get Stuck in Your HeadWe all get a sensation when a song, for no apparent reason, refuses to leave your head –in fact we’re no strangers to th e dreaded “ear-worm.” But a new study published in Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity and the Arts reveals a fascinating insight into ear-worms, and why some songs are better than others in sticking in our heads by investigating the actual elements of the song that make it catchy in the first place.To do this, most frequent ear-worms of the participants were entered into a database and compared to songs that had never been reported as an ear-worm at all. The melodic features of the tunes were then analyzed, revealing that ear-worm tunes weretypically those songs that have overall melodic shapes common in Western pop music. A classic example of a common contour（音调的升降曲线）pattern is heard in Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, where the first phrase rises in pitch and the second falls. This makes the tune easy to remember and has been exploited in many other nursery rhymes, but also in pop music.In addition to the melodic shape, the other ingredient to the ear-worm formula is the unusual interval structure. The aim of this is to surpass the listener’s expectations of an average pop song, showing unexpected leaps or more repeated notes than usual. “Our findings show that you can, to some extent, predict which songs are going to get stuck in people’s heads based on the song’s melodic content,” says one of the researchers, “This could help song-writers or advertisers write a jingle（短歌）everyone will remember for days or months afterwards.”The authors conclude that studies of ear-worms can help explain how the brain works, and improve our understanding in how perception, emotions, memory and spontaneous thoughts behave in different people.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 火山喷发是多么令人惊叹的自然现象呀！(What)73. 除非提供更新鲜的内容给观众，否则视频流量就会下降。
2024北京朝阳区高三二模英语试题及答案
2024北京朝阳高三二模英 语2024.5(考试时间90分钟满分100分)本试卷共10页。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A nurse named Aly Hogarth has reunited with a mother and daughter at the same hospital ship 30 years after saving their lives.In 1993, Ms Hogarth was touring a hospital ship in Sierra Leone when she knew that a patient Catherine Conteh needed a Caesarean section (剖腹产手术), but she couldn’t 1 it. Ms Hogarth contacted her colleagues and they paid for the £70 surgery, so that Catherine’s daughter, Regina, could be 2 . Later, Ms Hogarth volunteered to take care of her in the hospital, 3 her wound and teaching her how to feed the baby. In this way Ms Hogarth formed a 4 with the mother and the baby, but they lost 5 when she returned home to New Zealand.Ms Hogarth, now 52, volunteered for charity Mercy Ships. Surprisingly, she 6 Catherine and Regina at the same hospital ship. They both became nurses, inspired by Ms Hogarth, and Regina now has a child of her own.Ms Hogarth said, “To see Catherine in person again, it’s very unreal really. It’s not something I 7 expected until we made contact again. For me, I felt 8 at the moment when we met and didn’t know how to react.” “We just cried and cried,” Catherine said. “Regina and I would have died without Ms Hogarth’s pure love.”“It’s really 9 to see Catherine again,” Ms Hogarth shared. “I thought about her every time I told that story for the last 30 years. I know it was a significant time—realizing that you can make a real 10 by doing something.”1. A. cancel B. bear C. afford D. accept2. A. examined B. delivered C. adopted D. attended3. A. receiving B. removing C. dressing D. discovering4. A.habit B. tradition C. plan D. bond5. A. touch B. control C. hope D. direction6. A. called on B. came across C. looked after D. kept off7. A. ever B. still C. even D. just8. A. inspired B. disappointed C. concerned D. excited9. A. impossible B. amazing C. challenging D. simple10. A. effort B. commitment C. decision D. difference第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
浙江省杭州市2024届高三二模英语含答案
2023 学年第二学期杭州市高三年级教学质量检测英语试题卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)第二节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.When did the man visit the National Park?st September.st December.C.This July.2.What does the woman think of Olivia?A.She is quiet.B.She is sociable.C.She is talkative.3.What will the man do this Tuesday?A.Attend an interview.B.Meet his doctor.C.Deliver a speech.4.What is the man's chief consideration in choosing the cottage?A.Its location.B.Its comfort.C.Its facilities.5.Where did the conversation probably take place?A.At the airport,B.In the office.C.At the hotel.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。
河北省保定市2024届高三下学期二模英语试题及答案
2023—2024学年高三第二次模拟考试高三英语试题注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。
1.What does Tom intend to do?A.Borrow Kate’s bike.B.Help Kate carry her schoolbag.C.Ask Jane how to get to the library.2.What does the woman mean?A.The man can’t use the gym.B.The man hasn’t paid for the hotel room.C.The man shouldn’t live on the first floor.3.What does Bob want?A.Socks.B.Shoes.C.A shirt.4.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.At home.B.In a stadium.C.In an office.5.What does the man plan to do after work today?A.Buy a bag.B.See a dentist.C.Attend a party.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。
2024届上海市静安区高三下学期二模英语试题(含答案)
静安区2023学年度第二学期期中教学质量调研高三英语试卷（完卷时间：120分钟满分：140分）2024年4月考生注意：1. 试卷满分140分，完卷时间120分钟。
2. 本调研设试卷和答题纸两部分，全卷共12页。
所有答题必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
第I卷（共100分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each 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. At a grocery store. B. At a florist’s stand.C. At a bank counter.D. At an electronic shop.2. A. Sign up for a fitness class. B. Shop for fitness equipment.C. Have a fitness test.D. Watch a fitness video.3. A. Pay the ticket right away. B. Challenge the ticket.C. Ignore the ticket.D. Apologize to the parking officer.4. A. She is available on Saturday. B. She will cancel her dentist appointment.C. S he can not cover the man’s shift.D. She forgot about the shift.5. A. The woman had better give him an extension on the deadline.B. The woman had better draft the proposal by herself.C. The woman had better approve the proposal.D. The woman had better give insights on the budget section.6. A. She doesn’t like animals from the shelter.B. She prefers buying pets from breeders.C. She thinks adopting a pet is a bad idea.D. She supports the idea of adopting a pet.7. A. Either of them is an experienced chef.B. Both of them have experienced failures in the kitchen.C. Neither of them are fond of cooking.D. Both of them are concerned about the new recipe.8. A. Bungee jumping is safe.B. Bungee jumping is thrilling.C. Bungee jumping might have risks.D. Bungee jumping is sure to be regrettable.9. A. The man should borrow the book several days later.B. The woman urgently needs the book back.C. The man does not need to return the book quickly.D. The woman is unwilling to lend the man the book.10. A. Th e woman’s parents will not appreciate a surprise party.B. The woman should prioritize her parents’ preferences for the party.C. The man dislikes the idea of a surprise party.D. The woman should plan a party based on her own preferences. Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. 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 would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following speech. 11. A. A pupil in need of help. B. A person promising to donate money.C. A member from a charity.D. A teacher in the Semira Region.12. A. 10%. B. 35%. C. 50%. D. 65%.13. A. To train teachers for the disabled. B. To help a pupil withspecial needs.C. To pay for a walking holiday.D. To organize a charity club for the disabled.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To distract other students from doing well.B. To impress his friends with the shining ring.C. To improve his chances in the exam.D. To honor his grandfather by wearing a ring.15. A. By having enough time for breaks.B. By breaking down learning into portions.C. By informing teachers of the study habits.D. By wearing lucky objects.16. A. Start revision ahead of time.B. Reward oneself during revision.C. Consider different learning styles.D. Stay up late for the exam.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. To inquire about travel recommendations.B. To discuss cultural festivals in Southeast Asia.C. To plan a solo travel adventure to Thailand.D. To learn about Mr. Patel’s travel experiences.18. A. Europe and Africa. B. Thailand and Vietnam.C. South America and Australia.D. Japan and China.19. A. Solely cultural exploration.B. Primarily outdoor adventures.C. A mix of cultural and outdoor experiences.D. Luxurious and private accommodations.20. A. It is ideal for meeting fellow travelers.B. It offers exclusive travel experiences.C. It is a more comfortable and secure stay.D. It offers authentic cultural immersion.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.Beethov-hen’s first symphonyOn a grey Friday morning at a Hawke’s Bay farm, members of New Zealand’s symphony orchestra dressed in black to perform their latest composition in front of a large crowd.The music contained many marks of traditional classical music, but as it began, the instruments started to make loud, rough soundsmore commonly __21__(hear) in chicken coops than in an auditorium.However, no feathers were angered by this departure from tradition, __22__ the audience that gathered to listen to the concert last week was, in fact, a couple of thousand chickens.The piece of music – Chook Symphony No.1 – __23__(create) specifically for the birds out of an unlikely partnership between the orchestra and an organic free-range chicken farm which wanted a piece of chicken-friendly music to enrich its flocks’ lives.“We’ve been playing classical music for the chickens for some years now because __24__ is well researched that the music can calm the chic kens down,” says Ben Bostock, one of the two brothers who__25__(own) the Bostock Brothers farm.Research has shown animals can respond positively to classical music, and chickens are particularly responsive to baroque(巴洛克风格), according to some studies.The composer, Hamish Oliver, __26__ used the baroque tradition as a starting point and drew inspiration from composers such as Corelli, Bach, and Schnittke, wanted the piece to be playful by including sounds from a chicken’s world. “The trumpet imitates the chicken … the woodwind instruments are the cluckiest, especially if you take the reeds off.”The early stages of composition were spent __27__(test) out which instruments and sounds the chickens responded to best.“They didn’t like any big banging,” Bostoc k said, adding that when the birds respond positively to the music, they tend __28__(wander) farther among the trees. Bostock now hopes chicken farmers around the world will use the piece of music to calm their own birds.For Oliver, having input from the farmers about __29__ the chickens were responding to particular sounds and instruments was a highlight of the project.The symphony has searched exhaustively __30__ any other examples of orchestras making music specifically for chickens and believes this to be a world-first, says Peter Biggs, the orchestra’s chief executive.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. armyB. availableC. displayedD. reservesE. straightF. insertedG. additionalH. advocatesI. initiativeJ. provenK. existingA new way to reduce poachingResearchers are working on a pilot program backed by Russia’sRosatom Corp to inject rhino horns （犀牛角）with radioactive material, a strategy that could discourage consumption and make it easier to detect illegal trade.Poachers （偷猎者）killed 394 rhinos in South Africa for their horns last year, government data shows, with public and private game__31__ lacking the resources needed to monitor vast tracts of land and protect the animals that live there. While the toll was a third lower than in 2019 and the sixth __32__ drop, illegal hunting remains the biggest threat to about 20,000 of the animals in the country — the worl d’s biggest population.Thousands of __33__ sensors along international borders could be used to detect a small quantity of radioactive material __34__ into the horns, according to James Larkin, a professor at the University of Witswatersrand in Johannesburg, who has a background in radiation protection and nuclear security. “A whole new __35__ of people could be able to detect the illegal movement of rhino horn,” he said. Some alternate methods of discouraging poaching, including poisoning, dyeing and removing the horns, have raised a variety of opinions as to their virtue and efficacy.Known as The Rhisotope Project, the new anti-poaching __36__ started earlier this month with the injection of an amino acid（氨基酸）into two rhinos’ horns in order to detect wh ether thecompound will move into the animals’ bodies. Also, __37__ studies using computer modeling and a replica rhino head will be done to determine a safe dose of radioactive material. Rhino horn is used in traditional medicine, as it is believed to cure disease such as cancer, __38__ as a show of wealth and given as gifts.“If we make it radioactive, these people will be hesitant to buy it,” Larkin said. “We’re pushing on the whole supply chain.”Besides Russia’s state-owned nuclear company, the University of Witwatersrand, scientists and private rhino owners are involved in the project. If the method is __39__ feasible, it could also be used to curb illegal trade in elephant ivory.“Once we have developed the whole project and got to the point where we completed the proof of concept, then we will be making this whole idea __40__ to whoever wants to use it,” Larkin said.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages 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.City air is in a sorry state. It is dirty and hot. Outdoor pollution kills 4.2m people a year, according to the World Health Organization. Concrete and tarmac, meanwhile, absorb the sun’s rays rather thanreflecting them back into space, and also __41__ plants which would otherwise cool things down by evaporative transpiration（蒸腾作用）. The never-ceasing __42__ of buildings and roads thus turns urban areas into heat islands, discomforting residents and worsening dangerous heatwaves.A possible answer to the twin problems of pollution and heat is trees. Their leaves may destroy at least some chemical pollutants and they certainly __43__ tiny particles floating in the air, which are then washed to the ground by rain. Besides transpiration, they provide __44__.To cool an area effectively, trees must be planted in quantity. Two years ago, researchers at the University of Wisconsin found that American cities need 40% tree __45__ to cut urban heat back meaningfully. Unfortunately, not all cities — and especially not those now springing up in the world’s poor and middle-income countries — are __46__ with parks, private gardens or a sufficient number of street trees. And the problem is likely to get worse. At the moment, 55% of people live in cities. By 2050 that share is expected to reach 68%.One group of botanists believe they have at least a partial __47__ to this lack of urban vegetation. It is to plant miniature simulacra（模拟物）of natural forests, ecologically engineered for rapid growth.Over the course of a career that began in the 1950s, their leader, Miyawaki Akira, a plant ecologist at Yokohama National University in Japan, has developed a way to do this starting with even the most __48__ deserted areas. And the Miyawaki method is finding increasing __49__ around the world.Dr Miyawaki’s insight was to deconstruct and rebuild the process of ecological succession, by which __50__ land develops naturally into mature forest. Usually, the first arrival is grass, followed by small trees and, finally, larger ones. The Miyawaki method __51__ some of the early phases and jumps directly to planting the kinds of species found in a mature wood.Dr Miyawaki has __52__ the planting of more than 1,500 of these miniature forests, first in Japan, then in other parts of the world. Wherever they are planting, though, gardeners are not restricted to __53__ nature’s recipe book to the letter. Miyawaki forests can be customized to local requirements. A popular choice, __54__, is to include more fruit trees than a natural forest might support, thus creating an orchard that requires no maintenance.If your goal is to better your __55__ surroundings, rather than to save the planet from global warming, then Dr Miyawaki might well be your man.41. A. thrive B. nourish C. displace D. raise42. A. assessment B. maintenance C. spread D. replacement43. A. release B. trap C. reflect D. dissolve44. A. attraction B. shadow C. interaction D. shade45. A. consumption B. coverage C. interval D. conservation46. A. blessed B. lined C. piled D. fascinated47. A. treatment B. obstacle C. warning D. solution48. A. unnoticed B. unpromising C. untested D. unfading49. A. criticism B. favor C. sponsor D. anxiety50. A. bare B. graceful C. faint D. mysterious51. A. highlights B. skips C. improves D. pushes52. A. accessed B. spotted C. supervised D. ranked53. A. disturbing B. balancing C. following D. reducing54. A. for example B. in essence C. on the other hand D. after all55. A. suburban B. leisure C. scenic D. immediateSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each 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 read.(A)From Marie Tussaud’s Chamber of Horrors to Disneyland’sHaunted Mansion（鬼屋）to horror-themed escape rooms, haunted house attractions have terrified and delighted audiences around the world for more than 200 years.These attractions turn out to be good places to study fear. They help scientists understand the body’s response to fright and how we perceive some situations as enjoyably thrilling and others as truly terrible. One surprising finding: having friends close at hand in a haunted house might make you more jumpy, not less so. Psychologist and study co-author Sarah Tashjian, who is now at the University of Melbourne, and her team conducted their research with 156 adults, who each wore a wireless wrist sensor during their visit. The sensor measured skin responses linked to the body’s reactions to stress and other situations. When the sensor picked up, for example, greater skin conductance — that is, the degree to which the skin can transmit an electric current — that was a sign that the body was more aroused and ready for fight or flight. In addition to this measure, people reported their expected fear (on a scale of 1 to 10) before entering the haunted house and their experienced fear (on the same scale) after completing the haunt. The scientists found that people who reported greater fear also showed heightened skin responses. Being with friends, Tashjian and her colleagues further found, increased physiological arousalduring the experience, which was linked to stronger feelings of fright. In fact, the fear response was actually weaker when people went through the house in the presence of strangers.Other investigators have used haunted houses to understand how fear and enjoyment can coexist. In a 2020 study led by Marc Malmdorf Andersen, a member of the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University in Denmark, scientists joined forces with Dystopia Haunted House. The Danish attraction includes such terrifying experiences as being chased by “Mr. Piggy”, a large, chain-saw-wielding man wearing a bloody butcher’s apron and pig mask. People between the ages of 12 and 57 were video recorded at peak moments during the attraction, wore heart-rate monitors throughout and reported on their experience. People’s fright was tied to large-scale heart-rate fluctuations; their enjoyment was linked to small-scale ones. The results suggest that fear and enjoyment can happen together when physiological arousal is balanced “just right”.56. Studying haunted house attractions helps scientists to learn about _________.A. the psychological effects of fear on individualsB. the history of horror-themed entertainmentC. the body’s response to material rewardsD. the impact of technology on people’s enjoyme nt57. How did Sarah Tashjian and her team conduct their research on haunted house experiencesA. By surveying participants.B. By analyzing historical records.C. By employing wireless wrist sensors.D. By using virtual reality simulations.58. What did Tashjian and her colleagues discover in their studyA. Being with friends elevated level of physiological arousal.B. The fear reaction was stronger in the company of strangers.C. Psychological effect was unrelated to intensified feelings of fright.D. Those reporting lightened fear showed increased skin responses.59. It can be concluded from the 2020 study led by Marc Malmdorf Andersen that _________.A. fear and enjoyment can not happen at the same timeB. large-scale heart-rate fluctuations were linked to enjoymentC. the age of the participants was not related to the study’s findingsD. fear and enjoyment can coexistunder certain conditions(B)Is an electric vehicle right for youMany people will ask themselves that question for the first time this year. Prices are falling, battery range is rising and mainstream brands are adding new EVs at a breakneck pace.Here are three things anybody seriously considering buying an EV should know:1. The price to install a 240v chargerAnybody who owns an electric vehicle needs a 240-volt charger at home. With one, you can recharge overnight, so you start every day with the equivalent of a full tank.Just a few years ago, home 240v EV chargers cost $2,500-$3,000, including installation, but prices have declined as competition grows with the number of EVs on the road.2. The time it takes to chargeAbout 80% of miles driven in EVs are powered by electricity charged at home, but you’ll need to charge elsewhere occasionally. That’s when charging time becomes a big deal, but how long it takes depends on a couple of factors.First, voltage from the charger. Getting 250 miles of range in seven hours from a 240v charger is fine when you’re charging overnight at home, but it’s a deal breaker if you’re going 300 miles for awe ekend getaway. In that case, you’ll want to look for a 400v DC fast charger. They’re not as common as 240v public chargers yet,but they’re becoming more widespread.There’s another factor: the on-board charger. It regulates how fast the battery can accept electricity. A vehicle with a higher-capacity on-board charger accepts electricity faster.3. Where to chargeGood route-planning apps will help you find chargers on a road trip.“Most people have no idea how many public charging stations are within, say, a 10-or 15-mile radius(半径) because they’re small, people don’t look for them or even don’t know what to look for, and they’re rarely signposted,” said journalist John Voelcker, who has studied EVs and charging exhaustively.4. On the horizonIf an EV does n’t meet your needs now, watch this space. They’re coming closer, but large numbers of gasoline vehicles will remain in production for years. Beyond that, companies will keep making spare parts for oil-burners for decades.60. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passageA. The price of installing a home EV charger has remained stable in the past few years.B. It’s quite easy to identify the public charging stations with thehelp of striking signposts.C. Popular brands are introducing new EVs at an incredibly fast rate.D. An electric vehicle can’t provide the same amount of energy as a completely filled fuel tank.61. The underlined phrase “watch this space” in the last paragraph probably means “_______”.A. give up the plan to purchase an EVB. make space for an EVC. find an alternative to EVD. keep an eye out for future developments62. This passage is mainly intended to _________.A. illustrate the factors charging time depends onB. offer advice on purchasing an electric vehicleC. look forward to the future of electric vehiclesD. explain the reason for the falling prices of electric vehicles (C)Flinging brightly coloured objects around a screen at high speed is not what computers’ central processing units were designed for. So manufacturers of arcade machines invented thegraphics-processing unit (GPU), a set of circuits to handle video games’ visuals in parallel to the work done by the central processor. The GPU’ s ability to speed up complex tasks has since found wideruses: video editing, cryptocurrency mining and most recently, the training of artificial intelligence.AI is now disrupting the industry that helped bring it into being. Every part of entertainment stands to be affected by generative AI, which digests inputs of text, image, audio or video to create new outputs of the same. But the games business will change the most, argues Andreessen Horowitz, a venture-capital (VC) firm. Games interactivity requires them to be stuffed with laboriously designed content: consider the 30 square miles of landscape or 60 hours of music in “Red Dead Redemption 2” a recent cowboy adventure. Enlisting AI assistants to churn it out could drastically shrink timescales and budgets.AI represents an “explosion of opportunity” and could drast ically change the landscape of game development. Making a game is already easier than it was: nearly 13,000 titles were published last year on Steam, a games platform, almost double the number in 2017. Gaming may soon resemble the music and video industries in which most new content on Spotify or YouTube isuser-generated. One games executive predicts that small firms will be the quickest to work out what new genres are made possible by AI. Last month Raja Koduri, an executive at Intel, left the chip maker to found an AI-gaming startup.Don’t count the big studios out, though. If they can release half a dozen high-quality titles a year instead of a couple, it might chip away at the hit-driven nature of their business, says Josh Chapman of Konvoy, a gaming focused VC firm. A world of more choices also favors those with big marketing budgets. And the giants may have better answers to the mounting copyright questions around AI. If generative models have to be trained on data to which the developer has the rights, those with big back-catalogues will be better placed than startups. Trent Kaniuga, an artist who has worked on games like “Fortnite”, said last month that several clients had updated their contracts to ban AI-generated art.If the lawyers don’t intervene, unions might. Studios diplomatically refer to AI assistants as “co-pilots”, not replacements for humans.63. The original purpose behind the invention of thegraphics-processing unit (GPU) was to _______.A. speed up complex tasks in video editing and cryptocurrency miningB. assist in the developing and training of artificial intelligenceC. disrupt the industry and create new outputs using generative AID. offload game visual tasks from the central processor.64. How might the rise of AI-gaming startups affect the development of the gaming industryA. It contributes to the growth of user-generated content.B. It facilitates blockbuster dependency on big studios.C. It decreases collaboration between different stakeholders in the industry.D. It may help to consolidate the gaming market under major corporations.65. What can be inferred about the role of artificial intelligence in gamingA. AI favors the businesses with small marketing budgets.B. AI is expected to simplify game development processes.C. AI allows startups to gain an edge over big firms with authorized data.D. AI assistants may serve as human substitutes for studios.66. What is this passage mainly aboutA. The evolution of graphics-processing units (GPUs).B. The impact of generative AI on the gaming industry.C. The societal significance of graphics-processing units(GPUs).D. The challenges generative AI presents to gaming studios. 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.A. But the biggest danger is the anti-critical thinking lessons that he is teaching.B. It’s this emphasis on belief over imagination that he sees as harmful.C. Interestingly, belief in Santa Claus has actually promoted children’s critical thinking.D. There are plenty of cultural evidences we create for the existence of Santa.E. He begins to probe and question the things he has seen and heard.F. Fascinatingly, belief in Santa Claus has remained remarkably consistent.Time to end Santa’s ‘naughty list’Many of us have magical memories of Santa secretly bringing gifts and joy to our childhood homes — but is there a darker side to the beloved Christmas traditionI was —and I’m happy to admit it — a loyal believer of Santa. I absolutely loved the magic of Christmas, especially Santa Claus, and my parents went above and beyond to encourage it. However, as I begin to construct my own Santa Claus myth for my daughter, I can’t help but feel guilty. Could it undermine her trust in me__67__ Back in 1978, a study published in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry(矫正精神医学) found that 85% of four-year-olds said they believed in Santa. In 2011, research published in the Journal of Cognition and Development found that 83% of5-year-olds claimed to be true believers.I guess it’s not all that surprising. __68__ He features in every Christmas TV show and movie. Each year the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) allows you to track Santa’s journey on Christmas Eve. To reassure children during the pandemic in 2020, the World Health Organization issued a statement declaring that Santa was “immune” from Covid 19. And it’s precisely this effort on behalf of parents, and soc iety in general, to create such seemingly overwhelming evidence for the existence of Santa Claus that David Kyle Johnson, a professor of philosophy at King’s College in Pennsylvania, describes as ‘The Santa Lie’ in his book The Myths That Stole Christmas. He highlights how we don’t simply ask children to imagine Santa, but rather to actually believe in him. __69__The ‘Santa lie’ can reduce trust between a parent and a child.__70__ It is the creation of false evidence and convincing kids that bad evidence is in fact good evidence that discourages the kind of critical thinking we should be encouraging in children in this era. “The ‘Santa lie’ is part of a parenting practice that encourages people to believe what they want to believe, simply because of the ps ychological reward,” says Johnson. “That’s really bad for society in general.”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.Exploring the Appeal of VintageToday, the term “vintage” applies to almost everything. Vintage is more recent than an antique（古董）which is defined as 100 years old or more. It basically means reviving something old-fashioned or filled with memories. For an object to be considered vintage, it must be unique and genuine enough to retain at least some of its original charm.We buy vintage because it creates a sense of personal connection for us: it speaks to our childhood memories and that feels good. We also buy vintage because we’re rebels. Vintage is a protest against modern mainstream culture. In an age of technology, buying vintage is a refuge from our fast-paced, high-tech world. We want our children to make the most of their creativity and know how to entertain themselves without electronic gadgets. Ironically, early video games are now considered vintage.Of all the vintage objects, vintage toys are forever attractive for both adults and children. Although some toys have emotional value, others have high market value and are expensive to collect. Vintage toys that were made in small quantities often bring a。
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新人教版高三英语二模试题及答案第Ⅰ卷(共105分)第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is David going to do?A．Catch a train home．B．Do his homework． C. Go to a park. 2．Where are the two speakers?A．In a restaurant． B．On a farm. C．At the man’s home.3．How much are the oranges?A．6 cents a pound． B．16 cents a pound. C．60 cents a pound.4．What is the man going to do?A．Run to the airport．B．Wait for another bus．C．Hurry to get on the next bus.5．What are the two speakers doing?A．Walking down a hill． B．Climbing stairs．C．Discussing a trip.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出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至7题。
6．What will the man do in the evening?A．Go to London． B．Meet somebody. C．See the woman again. 7．Where are the speakers?A．In the street．B．In a hotel． C．In a taxi.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8．Which of the following is true?A．The man and the woman play the violin and take lots of pictures together．B．The man and the woman have similar hobbies．C．The man and the woman have different hobbies．9．What are they going to do?A．They are going to travel together．B．They are going to play instruments together．C．One is going to show his pictures to the other，and the other is going to play the violin.听第8段材料，回答第l0至12题。
10．What will Mary’s mother receive for her birthday?A．A shirt． B．A skirt. C．A plate. 11．Who will cook the special dinner?A．Mary． B．Mary’s friend. C．Mary’s mother. 12．Who will do the shopping?A．Mary’s father and mother． B．Mary and her mother． C．Mary and her father．听第9段材料，回答第1 3至1 6题。
13．Why does the woman make the telephone call?A．She wants to know more about the club．B．She hopes to find a job in Washington．C．She plans to go to evening classes．14．What do the members do on Thursday evening?A．They have sports．B．They have language classes．C．They have dinner together．15．What language does the woman speak besides English?A．Spanish. B．French．C．Italian.16．Why does the man ask the woman for her name and address?A．He wants to send her a form．B．He intends to visit her．C．He would like to know more about her．听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Where did the fire probably start?A．On the first floor．B．On the second floor．C．On the third floor．18．When was the building built?A．In 1718．B．In 1782．C．In 1930.19．What was the building used as at the time of the fire?A．A hotel. B．An old people’s home. C． A history museum.20．Who is Andrew Bond?A．A newspaper reporter.B．The owner of the building.C．The head of the fire department.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节, 满分35分）第一节语法和词汇知识（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21. When armed with ______ awareness of what you truly value, you are in ______excellent position to pick a career you will find rewarding.A. the; theB. the; anC. an; theD. an; an22. “In no condition ____ you are a Chinese.” Dad told me before I went abroad.A. you should forgetB. forget youC. shouldn’t you forgetD. should you forget23. We got lost in the forest and decided to remain __________we were and waitedfor rescue.A. whereB. whatC. howD. who24. His proposal is _______ to all of us and you do not need to tell us more about it.A. apparentB. practicalC. reasonableD. abrupt25. ______ your blog, I would have written back two days ago.A. If I readB. Should I readC. Had I readD. If I could have read26. The truck ran down the hill, and the driver _________, according to the localnewspaper, to have been killed.A. was reportedB. was reportingC. reportedD. had been reported27. —Oh my God! You__________ wear slippers to attend the conference．—I'm sorry I forgot there is a conference．A. mustB. canC. shouldD. shall28. —Did you watch the basketball match yesterday?—Yes, I did. You know, my brother ______ in the match.A. is playingB. had playedC. was playingD. has played29. —Where did you find your deskmate Tom?— It is in the library _______ he studied.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. if30. If you want to see the chairman of the department, you’d better make an _______with his secretary first.A. admissionB. agreementC. appointmentD. assumption31. This is not an economical way to get more water; ________, it is very expensive.A. rather thanB. on the other handC. in a wordD. on the contrary32. Jenny works hard as usual and it has_________．She got the first in the finalexam again ．A. showed offB. paid offC. paid backD. turned up33 In our university there are several big parks ________we students can go toenjoy the beautiful scenery．A. to whichB. at whichC. from whichD. in which34. It would be a good idea to use a plastic bottle, _________cut off, as acontainer to grow young plants in.A. of which the topB. the top isC. the top of whichD. with its top35. —Let’s have a game of tennis; the loser has to treat the other to a hotdog.—_______.A. I’m afraid soB. It’s a dealC. You’ve got a pointD. My treat第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。