江苏省海安高级中学2021届高三上学期第四次调研考试英语试题
2021南通市高考英语四模调研试卷(及答案)
南通市2021届高三英语四模试卷英语第一部分听力(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,从题中历给的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.How did the man tour Russia?A. By train.B. By bus.C. By car.2.What does the man dislike about Professor Scot's class?A. The lectures.B. The books.C. The tests.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a restaurant.B. At a store.C. At home.4.What is the man's opinion about the jacket?A. The style doesn't suit him.B. The price is high.C. The size is small.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A weekend plan.B. An amusement park.C. The weather forecast.第二节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5投对话或独自,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。
听每段对话成独白前，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。
每段对话或独自读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
江苏南通市海安高级中学2024-2025学年高三上学期9月月考试题 英语(含答案,含听力原文无音频)
英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟；总分：150分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. Who will the man go to the theme park with?A. His kids.B. His wife.C. His brother.2. What language does the man speak?A. Italian.B. Spanish.C. French.3. What does the man do?A. A doctor.B. An engineer.C. A salesperson.4. What does the man mean?A. He will go to the concert.B. He has to work on a paper.C. He's preparing for an experiment.5. What will the woman do tomorrow?A. Take a flight to Beijing.B. Have her teeth examined.C. Drive the man to the airport. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
2020-2021学年江苏省海门中学高三英语第四次联考试题及参考答案
2020-2021学年江苏省海门中学高三英语第四次联考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThank you. It’s my great honor to be given this award.You cannot imagine that I have always been a late starter. Years ago, when I was 16, I took an important exam — GCE(General Certificate of Education), which turned out to be a failure. My dad was reading my report card and saw that my position in class was 29th, but the number in class was 29. It meant that I had achieved the distinction of being bottom of my class.I wasn’t lazy, and I was really trying. You can picture how I felt. Dad put his hand on my shoulder and said, “You can only do the best you can, but whatever you decide to do, make sure you love it.” He was a really sweet guy and a great man. I knew his attempt to hide his disappointment with some of his encouraging words. I was depressed for a week, but his advice was a wake-up call.Fortunately I love working with my hands, and I was good at two things: woodwork and art, and I really loved to draw and paint. I was quite talented. Dad strongly encouraged me to go to art school, which in those days wasn’t the obvious place that a father would suggest.So I got into Hartlepool College of Art. The college was a revelation (出乎意料), the passionate teachers there, who were extremely interested in the students, not just tolerating them but actually engaging with them. It was a world apart from my schooling until then. It’s extraordinary what an enthusiastic teacher can do, drawing the student out, lighting independence, and encouraging a design of your own future, rather than waiting for something to happen. I’m honored to have become one of these passionate teachers years later.My teachers inspired me, and thanks to my dad, here I am tonight. I think I should mention all the talents I have worked with over time, and to my kids and my wife Giannina, thank you.Thank you for this great award. I shall find a very special place for it.1. How did the author feel after taking GCE?A. Happy.B. Upset.C. Tired.D. Relieved.2. What didHartlepoolCollege of Art impress the author most?A. The teachers were strict with students.B. The students set good examples for each other.C. The teachers inspired students’ passion for learning.D. The students got prepared for their lessons independently.3. The author gave this speech to ________.A. share his career choiceB. explain his teaching methodsC. describe his life experienceD. show his appreciationBThe early life of the green sea turtle (海龟) is full of danger. Only one in 1,000 baby sea turtles survive to adulthood (成年). From its home in the sand, it breaks its egg with an egg tooth. Its mother is not there to help it. Instead, it is greeted by crabs, coyotes,and dogs waiting to eat it for dinner. To survive, the baby turtle must hide in the sand until night. Then, it moves slowly to the sea.The small turtle must swim hard to reach the ocean waters. In the sea, it tries hard to find food. It must also keep itself from being food for fish.As dangerous as the sea turtle’s life is in the natural world, its most dangerous enemies are humans. The rubbish left by humans in the ocean causes problems for the small green sea turtle. A little turtle might eat a piece ofplastic (塑料) in the sea. It might also eat oil on the ocean’s surface. Young turtles also get caught in fishing nets. There are laws against hunting sea turtles. Still, many are hunted, both for their meat and for their shells (壳). All of these dangers must be prevented.Sea turtles that do survive to grow into adulthood go through many changes. For example, adult green sea turtles weigh about 500 pounds. They stop eating jellyfish and other meat and eat only plants. And they may plan a trip to go back home again. A mother sea turtle goes back to the beach where she was born. This is the only place where she will lay eggs. Even if it has been forty years since she was a baby, she always knows her way back home.4. Why do baby turtles move to the sea at night?A. They dislike sunshine.B. They prefer lower temperatures.C. They can find food easily then.D. They need to avoid enemies.5. What does the author think of the young turtles in Paragraph 3?A. Pitiful.B. Careless.C. Interesting.D. Courageous.6. What can we learn about sea turtles?A. They mainly feed on fish and meat.B. They always produce eggs at their birthplaces.C. They can live for around forty years.D. They visit their beach homes several times a year.7. What is the text mainly about?A. The homes of green sea turtles.B. How sea turtles find their food.C. The dangers faced by sea turtles.D. How young turtles become adults.CPopularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional (情感的) intelligence. Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person's makeup that cannotbe measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and “people skills.” Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities, but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes. The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person.Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support, the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis (重视) on emotion by employers, educators and others interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday life.Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades, advances in science will offer new perspectives (视角) from which to study how people manage their lives.Emotional intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction.8. What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence?A. It can be measured by anIQ test.B. It helps to exercise a person’s mind.C. It includes a set of emotional skills.D. It refers to a person’s positive qualities.9. Why does the author mention “doctor” and “cheater” in paragraph 2?A. To explain a rule.B. To clarify a concept.C. To present a fact.D. To make a prediction.10. What is the author’s attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligence?A. Favorable.B. Intolerant.C. Doubtful.D. Unclear.11. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence?A. Its appeal to the public.B. Expectations for future studies.C. Its practical application.D. Scientists with new perspectives.DScientists have long sought to prevent sharp memories from dulling with age, but the problem remains unsettled. Now research published in Scientific Reports suggests virtual reality might help older people recall facts and events based on specific details.The study involved 42 healthy older adults from the San Francisco Bay Area. Half spent a dozen hours over four weeks playing a virtual-reality game called Labyrinth; they wore headsets and walked in place, walking virtual neighborhoods while completing small tasks. The other half, in the control group, used electronic tablets to play games that did not require recalling details. After 15 sessions (期), the latter performed roughly the same as before on a long-term memory test. But the Labyrinth players gain an improvement in memory through the VR game. A scientist Peter Wais of the University of California said the improvements brought them up to the level of another group of younger adults taking the same memory tests.Meredith Thompson, an education researcher, studies learning through VR games but was not involved in the new study. It would be great to actually follow people over time and see what this type of game does for long-term memory. She says, adding VR can provide greater involvement than other games. Wais's team is now investigating how long the observed effects last and which elements of the training have the most impact.A cognitive (认知)psychologist, Daniel Simons, who was also not involved in the study, notes experiments with other games that claim to train the brain have often failed to evaluate this. And it remains unclear how testperformance in a laboratorysetting might translate to real-world situations. The outcome, Simons notes, “needs to be repeated, ideally with a much larger group, before it’s treated as a strong finding.”For now, Wais says, the team hopes its studies with similar-sized groups will help draw funding to test the game in a larger pool of participants.12. What is the passage mainly about?A. People's memory gradually fails as they age.B. People of different ages should play VR games.C. Virtual reality changes people's memory.D. Virtual reality improves older adults' memory.13. What is Meredith Thompson's attitude toward the research?A. satisfied.B. enthusiastic.C. cautious.D. concerned.14. According to the scientists, the research needs to be improved due to ________.A. the lack of financial support.B. the limited pool of participants.C. the unsatisfying test performance.D. the impractical application in real world.15. Where may the passage come from?A. A novel.B. A review.C. A magazine.D. A guidebook.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021年高三上学期第四次(12月)联考英语试题 含答案
2021年高三上学期第四次（12月）联考英语试题含答案第I卷（选择题，共115分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
听1---5段对话，回答1---5题。
1. What does the woman suggest the man do ?A. Continue revisingB. Use her notesC. Give her the correct time.2. Where does this conversation most probably take place ?A. In a bakeryB. In a department storeC. In a butcher shop3. What does the man mean ?A. More policeman should be employed.B. There is no better way to reduce crimes.C. The best way to reduce crimes is to educate people4. Why does the man refuse to eat more ice cream?A. He is full and sick..B. He worries about getting fat.C. Hedoesn’t like ice cream.5. How high is Taipei 101 ?A. 319 metersB. 509 metersC. 828 meters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。
2021届江苏省海安中学高三第一学期第四次调研考试英语试题 Word版含答案
江苏省海安高级中学2020-2021学年高三第一学期第四次调研考试英语试题第一部分听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 d oes the man want to d o?A. Reserve a cheap hotel.B. Go to Mexico on business.C. Relax and enjoy himself.2. What will the woman get?A. Carpet cleaner.B. A paper towel.C. A glass of wine.3. Who is the woman?A. She's a teacher.B. She's a student.C. She's an assistant teacher.4. Where are the speakers headed?A. To a swimming pool.B. To the beach.C. To a restaurant.5. Why is the museum important?A. It's a museum for ol d art.B. It will be built on a small island.C. It's the first of its kind in Ind onesia.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
2021年5月2021届高三第四次全国大联考(江苏版)英语卷(含答案
2021年5月2021届高三第四次全国大联考（江苏版）英语卷（含答案绝密★启用前2021年全国第四次大联考试题【江苏卷】英语试卷本试卷分五部分。
满分120分。
考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（共 85 分）第一部分：听力 (共两节，满分20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分，满分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. When can the man see the headmaster? A. At 9:30. A. He is ill. 3. What is Mike? A. A teacher.B. A student.C. A writer. B. Communication industry. B.In her house.C. Living far from companies. C. At an information desk.4. What has made working at home possible? A. Personal computers.5. Where is the woman? A. In a soap factory.第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出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. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. At home.B. On a bus.C. In the bank.7. Why do the two speakers want to buy a car? A. They have a lot of money.B. The man lives too far away from his office.C. The woman's office istoo far away from her home. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
高三第四次检测英语试题江苏省届高三英语试卷汇编共21江苏省届高
海安高级中学2021—2021学年度第一学期高三第四次检测英语试题本套试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两局部，一共120分。
考试时间是是120分钟。
第一卷(选择题三局部一共85分)第一局部听力(一共两节，满分是20分)第一节：一共5小题；每一小题1分，满分是5分) ．听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题后所给的A、B、C 三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间是来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman mean?A. No one knows how Mary found the record player.B. She doesn't think the record player works.C. Mary has repaired the record player.2. What does the woman mean?A. She wants to know what the postage will be.B. She needs to send a few letters now.C. She would like to see some new stamps.3. Where's the marl going now?A. To his own office.B. To the editor's office.C. To a restaurant.4. Where are the two speakers?A. In their home.B. In a shop.C. In a party.5. What does the woman think of her piano lessons?A. They are too expensive.B. They are very rewarding.C. They are too easy.第二节(一共15小题；每一小题1分，满分是15分)听下面5段对话或者单独。
2021年高三上学期第四次测试英语试题 含答案
本试卷共三大题，满分135分。
考试用时120分钟。
Ⅰ．语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑The story happened years ago，when my daughter was still little.I was driving across the country with my daughter to 1 my husband. Since I intended to get to my destination before supper time, I drove 2 for a long time without a stop. Then after driving for many miles, I became tired and needed to stop for a break to get 3 .I found a rest area. It was mostly deserted, in a quiet area of the highway.I parked the car and carried my 4 into the restroom. When I came out I sawa middle-aged 5 wandering around. Feeling 6 about that, I asked the lady. What 7 me was: they were waiting for us!The lady told me that she and her husband wanted to see us safely back into our 8 . She explained that sometimes rest areas could be a 9 place for a young lady like me. She told me that she had a daughter almost my age, so they wanted to make sure that I got safely back on my way.I was very touched by their 10 . Being young, and probably naive to the potential 11 of rest areas, it had never occurred to me that there was any实用文档possibility of something going wrong. I 12 them for their kindness. My daughter and I continued our journey and 13 our destination safely.I never got their names but years have passed and their kindness is still not 14 . Sometimes angels e in make-up and just because you can’t see their 15 it doesn’t mean they aren’t angels.1. A. desert B. stop C. join D. save2. A. slowly B. quickly C. safely D. quietly3. A. excited B. bored C. interested D. refreshed4. A. daughter B. luggage C. license D. car5. A. lady B. man C. couple D. angel6. A. angry B. curious C. jealous D. terrible7. A. surprised B. worried C. annoyed D. upset8. A. room B. car C. area D. park9. A. quiet B. noisy C. dangerous D. safe10. A. devotion B. honesty C. potential D.consideration11. A. stops B. dangers C. mistakes D. changes12. A. forgave B. asked C. thanked D. blamed13. A. reached B. left C. missed D. passed14. A. seen B. forgotten C. deserted D. recognized15. A. kindness B. safety C. faces D. wings第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）实用文档阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答卷标号为16--25的相应位置上。
2020-2021学年高三英语第四次联考试卷及参考答案
2020-2021学年高三英语第四次联考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AConservation Volunteering in New ZealandWhether you are a student, professional or a retiree (退休者), anyone is welcome to make a difference and contribute to protecting some of the most beautiful islands in the world. Choose a suitable city and travelout to your conservation (保护) site to work with local people!Duration: 1-12 weeks Dates: Throughout the yearArrival day: Friday Return day: FridayRequirement: General level of fitness Age: 18+What will I be doing?Volunteer in New Zealand and enjoy conserving the environment through activities such as:·Tree planting·Walking trail construction·Protect native birds, insects, fish and penguins·Seed collection·Weed controlYou, and a group of up to 10 volunteers, will work under the guidance of a conservation team leader. Your team leader will give you regular safety instructions, inform you of the project aims and assist you with working effectively.No previous experience is necessary to join the project. All you need is a love of the environment and a fairly good level of fitness to help out!1.Who can sign up for this conservation volunteering project?A.A retired maths teacher.B.A primary school student.C.A scientist with heart disease.D.A businessman in a wheelchair.2.What can you do on the volunteer trip?A.Protect cultural sites and go shopping.B.Enjoy local sightseeing and go fishing.C.Protect weeds and build roads.D.Collect seeds and plant trees.3.From which is the text probably taken?A.A history book.B.A travel magazine.C.A research paper.D.A novel.BWhy isn’t science better? Look at career incentive(激励).There are oftensubstantial gaps between the idealized and actual versions of those people whose work involves providing a social good. Government officials are supposed to work for their constituents. Journalists are supposed to provide unbiased reporting and penetrating analysis. And scientists are supposed to relentlessly probe the fabric of reality with the most rigorous and skeptical of methods.All too often, however, what should be just isn’t so. In a number of scientific fields, published findings turn out not toreplicate(复制), or to have smaller effects than, what was initially claimed. Plenty of science does replicate — meaning the experiments turn out the same way when you repeat them -but the amount that doesn’t is too much for comfort.But there are also waysin which scientists increase their chances of getting it wrong. Running studies with small samples, mining data for correlations and forming hypotheses to fit an experiment’s results after the fact are just some of the ways to increase the number of false discoveries.It’s not like we don't know how to do better. Scientists who study scientific methods have known about feasible remedies for decades. Unfortunately, their advice often falls ondeaf ears.Why? Why aren't scientific methods better than they are? In a word: incentives. But perhaps not in the way you think.In the 1970s, psychologists and economists began to point out the danger in relying on quantitative measures for social decision-making. For example, when public schools are evaluated by students’ performance on standardized tests, teachers respond by teaching “to the test”. In turn, the test serves largely as of how well the school can prepare students for the test.We can see this principle—often summarized as “when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure”—playing out in the realm of research. Science is a competitive enterprise. There are far more credentialed (授以证书的) scholars and researchers than there are university professorships or comparably prestigious research positions. Once someone acquires a research position, there is additional competition for tenure grant funding, and support and placement for graduate students. Due to this competition for resources,scientists must be evaluated and compared. How do you tell if someone is a good scientist?An oft-used metric is the number of publications one has in peer-reviewed journals, as well as the status of those journals. Metrics like these make it straightforward to compare researchers whose work may otherwise be quite different. Unfortunately, this also makes these numbers susceptible to exploitation.If scientists are motivated to publish often and in high-impact journals, we might expect them to actively try to game the system. And certainly, some do—as seen in recent high-profile cases of scientific fraud(欺诈). If malicious fraud is the prime concern, then perhaps the solution is simply heightened alertness.However, most scientists are, I believe, genuinely interested in learning about the world, and honest. The problem with incentives is that they can shape cultural norms without any intention on the part of individuals.4. Which of the following is TRUE about the general trend in scientific field?A. Scientists are persistently devoted to exploration of reality.B. The research findings fail to achieve the expected effect.C. Hypotheses are modified to highlight the experiments' results.D. The amount of science that does replicate is comforting.5. What doesdeaf earsin the fourth paragraph probably refer to?A. The public.B. The incentive initiators.C. The peer researchers.D. The high-impact journal editors.6. Which of the following does the author probably agree with?A. Good scientists excel in seeking resources and securing research positions.B. Competition for resources inspires researchers to work in a more skeptical way.C. All the credentialed scholars and researchers will not take up university professorships.D. The number of publication reveals how scientists are bitterly exploited.7. According to the author, what might be a remedy for the fundamental problem in scientific research?A. High-impact journals are encouraged to reform the incentives for publication.B. The peer-review process is supposed to scale up inspection of scientific fraud.C. Researchers are motivated to get actively involved in gaming the current system.D. Career incentives for scientists are expected to consider their personal intention.CRecycling plastic has always been a stop-start effort, and the wide variety of plastics we produce, the pollution from waste, and other limitations make recycling an economic(经济) problem. It’s estimated(估计)only 9%of plastic ever created has been recycled. But with the help of a chemical process, Canadian Miranda Wang and her company BioCellection want to change that.Stability is one of plastic greatest qualities and downside. There's limited evidence that some plastics can biodegrade (生物降解)but largely photo-plastics degrade in the sun. It’s a long process, and the truth is that we can only estimate how long it takes. Wang is looking to break the inaction and BioCellection's task is to make most plastic waste recyclable.She outlines two current methods. One is to take plastics like water bottles, wash them, cut them, melt and reconstitute them. “That's a very limited process” she says, due to the requirement that plastics be “clean” . The other, which can handle dirtier plastics and a level of pollution, is called hydrolysis(热解). Intense heat is applied to break down plastics so they can be reused as oils for energy, but “it’s not economical,’’ she says.BioCellection’s solution builds on research from over ten years ago, Wang explains, when a US studydiscovered pure polyethylene powder (聚乙烯粉)could be broken down by a catalyst (催化剂). Wang and her co-founder Jean hit upon a bacterium being able to eat plastic. In the years since, they engineered a comparable catalyst capable of doing the same job, only faster, which even works on plastics no one else can recycle at present. “We have now found a catalyst that is much cheaper than the one that was used before, Wang says.Currently focusing on plastic films like shopping hags, the three-hour process breaks clown plastic into chemicals that can act as the building blocks for more complex plastic products.“Right now we’re able to achieve about 70% transformation from plastic waste material to these chemicals,” she adds, saying they’re working to increase that figure.8. Why has so little plastic been recycled?A. Plastic is chemically stable.B. Recycling plastic led to pollution.C. We produced various plastics.D. Most photo-plastics degrade in the sun.9. What does Wang think of the two current methods?A. Highly effective and dynamic.B. Expensive and pollution-causing.C. Limited and energy-consuming.D. Widely used and recognized.10. What did BioCellection find effective to recycle plastics?A. Polyethylene powder.B. Chemical products.C. Plastic films.D. A catalyst.11. What is the text mainly about?A. Miranda Wang and her company.B. A new plastic recycling method.C. The greatest downside of plastic.D. Transformation of plastic waste.DANew Zealandcouncil has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely.John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and started "regularly crossing the road to get to the beach," according to a Facebook post from Dunedin City Council."You can still visit the area on foot or by bicycle, but please give the sea lions lots of space," continued the post.Locals applauded the decision, and one even called for the closure to be made permanent."No dogs should be on the beach, either," wrote Gaylene Smith. "We need to protect our beautiful sea life."Dogs are known to attack sea lions, and Chisholm Links Golf Course, where the sea lions have made their home, also posted advice to dog walkers in a Facebook update."We're lucky to have sea lions on our coastline and we need to share the space with them,as this is what makes our coastline so unique!" wrote the course on Facebook.The council went on to explain thatNew Zealandsea lions are endangered, and are one of the world's rarest species of sea lion.There are an estimated 12,000New Zealandsea lions left, according to the Department of Conservation. Under local law, anyone who kills a sea lion could face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to NZ$250,000(US$178,000).12. What decision has the Dunedin City Council made?A. Closing an ocean drive for a month.B. Forbidding entry into a golf course.C. Forbidding walking dogs outside.D. Closing the nearby beach temporarily.13. How did the City Council announce the decision?A. By informing on TV.B. By sending out notices.C. By posting on Facebook.D. By advertising in a newspaper.14. What is the attitude of the local people toward the closure?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Uncaring.D. Critical.15. What can we learn aboutNew Zealandsea lions from the text?A. They are afraid of humans.B. They are a common species.C. They are being killed by dogs.D. They are under legal protection.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021年高三上学期第四次调研英语试题 含答案
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1. What will the woman do after class?A. See a teacher.B. Go to the beach.C. Talk with the man.2. Why doesn' t the man wear a jacket?A. He forgot to bring it.B. He didn't know it would be cold.C. He didn't have any time to look for it.3. How did the man get here?A. By train.B. By bus.C. By car.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A letter.B. A village.C. A picture.5. Where is the bar?A. Beside the performance stage.B. On the right of the theatre.C. Next to the restaurant.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。
2021年高三上学期第四次大考英语试题 含答案
2021年高三上学期第四次大考英语试题含答案第一部分：听力（共20题，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
1．What does the woman mean?A．She would like to go to the show . B．She has already gone to the show.C．She won’t go to the show with the man.2. How big is the bedroom?A．16 square meters. B．20 square meters. C．25 square meters. 3．Why will the woman’s father go to Russia?A．To attend a meeting. B．To have a holiday. C．To meet the man.4．Who baked the cake?A．The woman. B．The woman’s mother.C．The man’s wife.5．What are the speakers talking about?A．Parents’ worry.B．School education. C．Students’ independence.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5）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答案，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。
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听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6．What electronic product does the speaker’s mom have.A．An iPhone 4. B．An iPhone 4s. C．An iPhone 5.7．Why does the woman think a dancing machine is a great present?A．It’s a very expensive present.B．All of them can enjoy it together.C．Her mom has wanted one.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
2020-2021学年江苏海安中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及参考答案
2020-2021学年江苏海安中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALocated besideLake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.The Olympic ParkThe journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The first Olympic symbolThe “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope. The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The stadiumsThe stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present, including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums, the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Olympic medalsHave you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic symbol.C.The stadiums.D.The Olympic medals.2.What do you know from The first Olympic symbol?A.The first modern Olympics took place inGreece.B.There are six color1 s on the flag of every country.C.Australia used to be the largest continent on earth.D.The “Olympic Rings” flag was created in 1913.3.What can you do in the section of The stadiums?A.Admire the view ofLake Geneva.B.Meet some famous designers.C.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.D.Talk with guests of honour.BThe year 2020 will mark the beginning of the decade of the yold, or the “young old”, as the Japanese call people aged between 65 and 75. The traditional retirement age is 65. One might therefore expect peak retirement. By continuing to work, and staying socially engaged, the yold will change the world, as they have done several times before at different stages of their lives.The yold are more numerous, healthier and wealthier than previous generations of seniors. The yold are busier, too. In short, the yold are not just any group of old people. They are challenging the traditional expectations of the retired as people who wear slippers and look after the grandchildren. That will influence consumer, service and financial markets.The over-60s are one of the fastest-growing groups of customers of the airline business. The yold are vital to the tourism industry because they spend much more, when taking a foreign holiday, than younger adults.But for all this to happen,three big things will have to change, under pressure from the yold themselves. The most important is public attitudes towards older people, and in particular the expectation that the old ought to be putting their feet up and quietly retiring into the background. Then, government policies will have to change, too. The retirement age in many rich countries is still below the age to which many people want to work. The effective retirement age (the age at which people actually leave the workforce) is usually even lower. Third, higher numbers of healthy yold people will require drastic changes in health spending. Most diseases of ageing are bestmetwith prevention and lifestyle changes. But only about 2%~3% of most countries’ health-care spending goes on prevention. That will have to rise, because although the yold will constitute a bulge of comparative health and activity over the next decade, by 2030 they will hit 75 and enter a long period of decline for which few rich countries are ready.4. What kind of people are the yold exactly?A. They are workaholics.B. They are full of energy.C. They enjoy being focused on.D. They like staying socially engaged.5. Why do the yold contribute to tourist industry?A. They like traveling more.B. They have more money.C. They consume more on travel.D. They have much free time.6. What’s the author’s attitude toward health-care spending on prevention?A. Unsatisfied.B. Subjective.C. Neutral.D. Active.7. What does the underlined word “met” in the fourth paragraph mean?A. dealt withB. come acrossC. satisfiedD. experienced.CWhat will people die of 100 years from now? If you think that is a simple question，you have not been paying attention to the revolution that is taking place in bio-technology（生物技术）. With the help of new medicine，the human body will last a very long time. Death will come mainly from accidents，murder and war. Today’s leading killers，such as heart disease，cancer，and aging itself，will become distant memories.In discussion of technological changes，the Internet gets most of the attention these days. But the change in medicine can be the real technological event of our times. How long can humans live? Human brains were known to decide the final death. Cells（细胞）are the basic units of all living things，and until recently，scientists were sure that the life of cells could not go much beyond 120 years because the basic materials of cells，such as those of brain cells，would not last forever. But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine. Sometime between 2050 and 2100，medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so，people will beable to take medicine to repair their organs（器官）. The medicine，made up of the basic building materials of life，will build new brain cells，heart cells，and so on－in much the same way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place of old ones.It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic condition of human existence，but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.8. According to the passage，human death is now mainly caused by ________.A. diseases and agingB. accidents and warC. accidents and agingD. heart disease and war9. In the author’s opinion，today’s most important advance in technology lies in（在于）________.A. the InternetB. medicineC. brain cellsD. human organs10. Humans may live longer in the future because ________.A. heart disease will be far away from usB. human brains can decide the final deathC. the basic materials of cells will last foreverD. human organs can be repaired by new medicine11. How long can humans live in the future according to the passage?A. Over 100 years.B. More than 120 years.C. About 150 years.D. The passage doesn’t tell us.DA nurse has fulfilled (实现) a promise she made to her patient four years ago to one day attend her daughter's graduation from nursing school.Edina Habibovic, 22, graduated from Chamberlain University's College of Nursing in 2020. Her mother, Sevala Habibovic, 46, died in2017 after a two year fight with breast cancer.“I thought the medical field wasn't for me. Then, my mom got sick and I had all the experience going in and out of the hospital, ” Edina toldGood MorningAmerica. “When my mom passed away, I thought, ‘I want to dothis.’”she said.Sanja Josipovic, who at the time worked as a home health nurse with Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, Illinois, cared for Sevala inside her home. They often chatted and shared the latest news with each other over six months of care.“She was most worried about Edina because she was young and hadn't finished school yet, ” Sanja said. “We are like sisters; we care about and trust each other. She was a powerful and strong minded woman. She wasn't scared to die; she was just worried about her kids and husband.”Edina said her mother lived for being with her family and taking care of people. “When Sanja was working, my mom would still try to make her something to eat, no matter how sick she was, ” Edina added. When Sevala's life was coming to an end, she asked Sanja to take her place at her youngest daughter's nursing school graduation. “That was the only thing she was going to miss. Edina's graduation, ” said Sanja, who is a mother of three herself. She agreed.Due to COVID -19, there was no graduation or pinning ceremony. Edina's manager at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital decided to host a pinning ceremony for her and have Sanja present the pin. “Sanja has fulfilled her promise, ” Edina said.Edina and Sanja are now caring for patients alongside one another as colleagues at Marianjoy.12. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Leaving the hospitalB. Working as a nurseC. Facing death positivelyD. Caring for Edina's mother13. What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?A. They enjoyed volunteeringB. They were cancer survivorsC. They had unhappy marriagesD. They developed a close bond14. What would be Sevala's regret?A. The loss of the chance to study medicineB. Her absence from Edina's school graduationC. Failing to keep the promise made to SanjaD. Never cooking a good meal for her husband15. How did Sanja fulfill her promise?A. By taking care of Edina and her familyB. By helping Edina enter her dream hospitalC. By attending a special ceremony for EdinaD. By managing to become Edina's colleague第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
江苏省海安高级中学2024-2025学年高三上学期9月月考英语试题
江苏省海安高级中学2024-2025学年高三上学期9月月考英语试题一、阅读理解North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services availableNews Release Date: May 17, 2023Contact: Joëlle Baird, 928-606-3154Grand Canyon, ArizThe North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim waterpipeline.Visitor ServicesThe Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23, 2023.The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.1．Which was not affected and opens as usual?A．The public laundry.B．The Grand Canyon Lodge.C．The North Kaibab Trail.D．The North Rim Visitor Center.2．What can we learn about the North Kaibab Trail from the text?A．It offers food service.B．It is around Jacob Lake.C．It is under repair now.D．It opens all the year around.3．What is the purpose of the text?A．To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide.B．To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions.C．To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park.D．To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park.It has been five years since I left my staff job and became self-employed. I remember my terror as I walked out of the office for the last time and the excitement when I sold my first piece days later. Working for yourself, setting your own hours and being responsible for your success or failure are exciting. I left my job just as summer was starting, and my first few months were as blissful as the fair days.When winter came, an office where someone else paid for the central heating and my salary was guaranteed seemed attractive. January is tough for freelancers (自由职业者), and it was no different for me — after masses of work, I earned none. I shared my fears with some businesswomen I knew — what if the reality would be more like what I was experiencing?Whether through choice or circumstance, the number of freelancers is rising and, if you’re just starting out, it is scary. I’ve been lucky that these women making money their own way shared key lessons about what it takes.You can’t feel half-hearted about what you do because, at some point, you’re going to have painful days. When that happens, you have to remember why you wanted this life in the first place. Don’t quit your job for something that you think might be more interesting, quit it for something you can’t stop thinking about.Setting up a business is tough. Rather than waiting until all is perfect, go for the moment when it feels as if momentum (势头) is with you. Look after yourself. There is no sick pay when you are self-employed. You can’t do a bad day’s work and blame it on your boss. You are the backbone of your business and you need to prioritize your health and well-being. Rest regularlyand find like-minded people to support you and lift you up when things get hard.Finally, enjoy it. Freedom is yours and, if you can make it work, there is nothing better. 4．What does the underlined word “blissful” in paragraph 1 mean?A．Pleasant.B．challenging.C．Awful.D．Boring.5．What bothered the author when winter came?A．The cold weather influenced her working performance.B．She eventually realized freelancing wasn’t to her taste.C．Masses of freelancing work brought her much anxiety.D．She couldn’t even earn enough to meet daily basics.6．According to the author, why should we quit for a new job?A．To escape from the current pain.B．To satisfy our temporary interests.C．To explore where our strength lies.D．To pursue what we really desire. 7．What’s author’s probable attitude towards becoming freelancers?A．Critical.B．Favorable.C．Cautious.D．Unclear.“Why does grandpa have ear hair?” Just a few years ago my child was so curious to know “why” and “how” that we had to cut off her questions five minutes before bedtime. Now a soon-to-be fourth grader, she says that she dislikes school because “it’s not fiun to learm.” I am shocked. As a scientist and parent, I have done everything I can to promote a love of learning in my children. Where did I go wrong?My child’s experience is not unique. Developmental psychologist Susan Engel notes that curiosity defined as “spontaneous (自发的)” investigation and eagerness for new information-drops dramatically in children by the fourth grade.In Wonder: Childhood and the Lifelong Love of Science, Yale psychologist Frank C．Keil details the development of wonder — a spontaneous passion to explore, discover, and understand. He takes us on a journey from its early development, when wonder drives common sense and scientific reasoning, through the drop-off in wonder that often occurs, to the trap of life in a society that devalues wonder.As Keil notes, children are particularly rich in wonder while they are rapidly developing causal mechanisms (因果机制) in the preschool and early elementary school years. They aresensitive to the others’ knowledge and goals, and they expertly use their desire for questioning. Children’s questions, particularly those about “why” and “how” support the development of causal mechanisms which can be used to help their day-to-day reasoning.Unfortunately, as Keil notes, “adults greatly underestimate young children’s causal mechanisms.” In the book, Wonder, Keil shows that we can support children’s ongoing wonder by playing games with them as partners, encouraging question-asking, and focusing on their abilities to reason and conclude.A decline in wonder is not unavoidable. Keil reminds us that we can accept wonder as a desirable positive quality that exists in everyone. I value wonder deeply, and Wonder has given me hope by proposing a future for my children that will remain wonder-full.8．What is a common problem among fourth graders?A．They upset their parents too often.B．They ask too many strange questions.C．Their love for fun disappears quickly.D．Their desire to learn declines sharply. 9．What can be inferred about children’s causal mechanisms in paragraph 4?A．They control children’s sensitivity.B．They slightly change in early childhood.C．They hardly support children’s reasoning.D．They develop through children’s questioning. 10．How can parents support children’s ongoing wonder according to Keil?A．By monitoring their games.B．By welcoming inquiring minds.C．By estimating their abilities.D．By providing reasonable conclusions. 11．What is the text?A．A book review.B．A news report.C．A research paper.D．A children’s story.Uninvited opinions about someone’s marriage, their constant failures or whatever just happened in the bathroom are all clues you’ve got an Oversharer on your hands. Whether they’re telling too much or asking for details you’re not comfortable sharing, this all-too common persona has no boundaries.“The discomfort you feel comes from a difference of standards about what topics of conversation are OK,” says Wisner. “What they consider to be acceptable, need-to-know information is different from what it is for you.”At the same awkward time, the Oversharer is only trying to get closer to you by revealingmore about themselves — and hoping you’ll do the same. “We tend to label these people as overly-curious, invasive(侵入的) or rude,” notes Gerber, “but they really just want to be liked and accepted.”To satisfy the Oversharer, and meanwhile reject endless TMI (too-much-information), consider sharing something else — still personal but less invasive — that satisfies their urge to connect. When they really cross the line, don’t be shy. Say something that indicates your boundary is being crossed. But you don’t have to declare them to be rude or insist them change their ways immediately. “OMG, that’s private!” says everything, and you’ll never have to bring it up again.A compliment (称赞) also works wonders with an Oversharer, adds Gerber, because it refocuses the conversation in their direction while subtly resetting your boundary.To my nosy friend who asks me when I plan to have a baby, for example, I will give this wise response next time: “You made having kids look so easy! How’d you do it?” Then nod and smile, nod and smile. Maybe I won’t have another baby in this life, but at least I’ll be ready to face an Oversharer — or any of the challenging people it takes to make a world.12．What is the function of the first paragraph?A．Shaping the image of an Oversharer.B．Stressing the importance of boundaries.C．Identifying the clues of an unpleasant talk.D．Presenting different opinions about sharing.13．Why are Oversharers so interested in talking about private issues?A．They want sympathy from others.B．They see it as a way to break the ice.C．They are curious about others’ sufferings.D．They long for closer connections with others.14．What is suggested if Oversharers cross your line?A．Ignore their comments.B．Demanding an apology.C．Declaring your boundaries.D．Criticizing their rudeness.15．What is the purpose of the author’s response in the last paragraph?A．To check her friend’s boundary.B．To show admiration for her friend.C．To learn from her friend’s experience.D．To shift the topic to her friend’s direction.As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks. 16 This lies at the heart of “experiential (由经验得来的) appreciation”, a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn.To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event. 17As you dive deeper, immerse (沉浸) yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around. 18 Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable.19 After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world.Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. 20 So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life.A．Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating.B．It extends learning far beyond textbooks.C．Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it.D．Mind the impact of your actions on the environment.E．Take your experiences further by reflecting on them.F．Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles.G．These activities bring learning to life.二、完形填空Cruz Genet, 11, and Anthony Skopick, 10, couldn’t agree. Were the birds out on the iceducks or geese? So on a 21 January evening last year, the two friends ventured onto the 22 pond near their homes, to get a better look. First they tossed a rock onto the ice to 23 it. Then they stepped on it. 24 the ice would hold their weight, Anthony took a few steps, then…FOOMP. He crashed through the 25 frozen surface. “There was no sound, no crack,” he recalled, “I just fell through instantly”. Cruz 26 to help his panicked friend. FOOMP—the pond 27 him too.The boys were up to their necks in icy water and quickly losing feeling in their limbs. Any chance of their 28 themselves was slipping away. Cruz was sure he was going to die. Anthony’s older sister was nearby and started screaming for help.John Lavin, a 29 driving nearby on his way home, heard her. He quickly 30 . Seeing the boys, he grabbed a nearby buoy(救生圈), 31 off his shoes, and ran into the cold water, chopping(劈)his way through the ice with his free 32 .Lavin made his way to Cruz and Anthony and pulled them back to land. When in hospital, doctors discovered that their five-minute 33 in the water had lowered their body 34 nearly ten degrees.Fortunately, the boys have fully recovered, though they are still a little awestruck by their 35 neighbor. “Just to think,” says Cruz, “If he weren’t there, we could have died.”21．A．beautiful B．chilly C．quiet D．silent22．A．big B．shallow C．muddy D．frozen 23．A．break B．test C．drop D．abandon 24．A．Convinced B．Informed C．Warned D．Engaged 25．A．totally B．seemingly C．simply D．normally 26．A．rushed B．managed C．walked D．moved 27．A．dominated B．occupied C．drowned D．swallowed 28．A．exposing B．freeing C．recovering D．spotting 29．A．seaman B．police C．neighbor D．relative 30．A．pulled over B．went through C．took on D．made up 31．A．put B．got C．hurried D．kicked 32．A．feet B．mouth C．fist D．legs 33．A．stay B．attempt C．movement D．performance34．A．position B．weight C．temperature D．mass 35．A．graceful B．demanding C．fearless D．honest三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
江苏省海安高级中学2024-2025学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题
江苏省海安高级中学2024-2025学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题一、阅读理解How can we use scientific design to change the world and take better care of our environment? In this course, you will learn about our natural resources and explore renewable energy through problem solving in a multi-science class.________Solving any problem begins with recognizing it! But where do you begin? In this multi-science class, you will investigate global issues facing the world today and how people make changes in their communities. You will both discuss and put into practice creative and persuasive ways to influence policymakers and community organizations. Furthermore, you will create your own political community at the Harkness table that will inspire you to learn by doing.Energy and InnovationIn this multi-science class, you will investigate biological, physical, and chemical aspects of Earth’s working systems and how they relate to climate change. Its impacts are far reaching and thus will require forward thinking and planning. Your ideas and creativity will be needed to compare and contrast the benefits and costs of energy alternatives as we discuss and problem solve our planet’s path into the future.Art: Transform the WorldIn this studio class we will develop our creative powers. Drawing on natural sciences, we will engage with perspectives of life on Earth. Our materials will be newspapers, recycled cardboard, and other things that are often thrown away. Working with our hands and tools, we will transform wastes into objects useful. In this class you will discover your artistic talent, learn about form, image and technique, and cooperate to create pieces for the final Student Art Exhibit. 1．Which of the following might be the name of the class?A．Political Science B．Green OrganizationsC．Global Changes D．Practical Policymaker2．In Energy and Innovation, students will ____________.A．solve political problems B．make a plan for their futureC．change the world through pictures D．explore the Earth’s working system 3．What do the three classes have in common?A．They conduct scientific experiments.B．They develop personal interests.C．They need creative design.D．They use renewable energy.One day I was unwrapping a birthday gift from my teenage son—a blouse more stylish than I felt comfortable wearing. My first thought when I opened the tissue paper and saw the blouse was that it was another candidate to hang in the back of my closet. I felt like the most important person didn’t care enough about me to think about my likes and dislikes.“What do you think, Mom?” Jason asked, hardly waiting for me to pull the blouse out of the box. “I thought it would look so nice on you.” He smiled at me with anticipation.At that moment, I realized Jason saw me as someone who would be open to receiving and wearing something more elegant than my usual clothes. He wanted to give me something special. It was a flash of sudden recognition. Then everything changed.“It’s beautiful,” I was able to say genuinely as I hugged him.“Try it on. I want to see how it looks,” Jason added.“I know just the skirt to try it with,” I said as I headed towards my closet.When I returned with the outfit on, Jason was waiting. “It looks just like I thought it would. It’s pretty on you, Mom,” Jason said.I tried to stop the tears that were welling in the corner of my eyes. “Thank you, honey. It isa beautiful blouse. I can tell you put a lot of thought into picking it out.”Jason probably wondered why I was so emotional over the gift. It made me think back on the gifts I’d ignored. Maybe the people who gave me the gifts saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself. That opened me up to change and growth.In the years since, I received my son’s present. I have rarely felt disappointed when a gift doesn’t match my interests or desires. I’ve started appreciating the thoughts and efforts behind every gift and accepted it with gratitude. This change has made holidays more joyful anddeepened my appreciation for family and friends.There is surely something special about receiving a gift that is perfectly suited for you. But I have found that it is just as special to receive all gifts with an open mind and a grateful heart. 4．How did the author feel in the beginning when receiving the present from her son?A．Curious.B．Relieved.C．Guilty.D．Dissatisfied. 5．What mainly changed the author’s attitude toward Jason’s gift?A．The understanding of Jason’s thoughts.B．The recognition of her own potential.C．The skirt that matches the blouse.D．The praise from Jason.6．After reflecting on past gifts, the author became _________.A．careful about choosing giftsB．indifferent to receiving giftsC．joyful about choosing giftsD．grateful for receiving gifts7．What can we learn from this passage?A．What suits you is best for you.B．Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.C．An open mind is the source of progress.D．Unspoken gratitude is often the most heartfelt.Eating a plant- based diet has been shown to be very good for your heart and your overall health. In fact, a recent study found a young person could live an additional 13 years by eating more vegetables and legumes (豆类), as well as whole grains, fruit and nuts.Which makes the findings of a new analysis of the diets of nearly 400,000 UK adults published Monday in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition rather shocking: Eating veggies, especially cooked ones, doesn’t reduce your risk of heart disease over time.“Our large study did not find evidence for a protective effect of vegetable intake on the occurrence of CVD (cardiovascular disease),” said Qi Feng, an epidemiologist at the University of Oxford, in a statement.While the study found eating raw veggies could protect against heart disease, cooked vegetables did not. Any benefit went away when researchers factored in lifestyle factors such as physical activity, educational level, smoking, drinking, fruit intake, red and processed meat consumption, and use of mineral and vitamin supplements.“Instead, our analyses show that the seemingly protective effect of vegetable intake against CVD risk is very likely to be accounted for by bias (偏差)… related to differences in socioeconomic situation and lifestyle,” Feng said.Don’t start celebrating yet, veggie haters. Experts in the UK and United States quickly took exception to the study’s conclusion“Although this study found that eating more vegetables wasn’t associated with a lower risk of heart and circulatory diseases once other lifestyle and other factors were taken into account, that doesn’t mean we should stop eating vegetables,” said Victoria Taylor, a senior dietitian at the British Heart Foundation, in a statement.“The results are not surprising. Picking out one single component and assuming just adding it to the diet, e. g., vegetables, is not likely to result in the desired effect,” Alice Lichtenstein, director and senior scientist at Tufts University’s Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory, told CNN in an email.“One thing that has become clear over the past decade is we should not be looking at single food s or nutrients, rather the whole dietary pattern,” said Lichtenstein.8．What can we learn from the new study led by Feng?A．It followed a young UK person for 13 years.B．Its findings came as no surprise to other people.C．It overturned the conclusion of previous studies.D．Its purpose was to find the right vegetables for people.9．What did Feng imply about vegetables’ protective effect?A．It was totally made up by some researchers.B．It still held true despite some different findings.C．It could only be achieved by living a healthy lifestyle.D．It was a misconception caused by differences in people.10．Which of following is closest in meaning to underlined phrase“ take exception to”?A．V oice objections to.B．Add details to.C．Display ignorance of.D．Take notice of.11．What did Lichtenstein think of the study?A．It was groundbreaking.B．It was one- sided.C．It would cause confusion.D．It needed more evidence.I have taught medical students for 40 years in many contexts — on hospital rounds, during patient appointments, running small group discussions, and teaching large classes. I have lectured on topics that range from biochemical pathways to lifestyle diseases to nutrition science and the biology of aging.The most pleasing part of teaching is passing along the less visible aspects of being a physician — how to show respect for patients and be a true caregiver. I do this by telling stories about my clinical experience during lectures and the pay-off for me is engagement with students. The pandemic and its consequent shift in how students learn has changed all of that.In my 40 years of teaching, I’ve never seen such a dramatic change. The pandemic forced first- and second-year medical students into virtual classes, causing in-person attendance to dive. As I watched this shift to remote learning, I worried about its impact on future doctors. The engagement I once saw in the classroom is now hidden behind screens, and I find myself wondering if my stories and lessons are having the same impact.The shift to virtual learning also worries me about the future of medical education. The personal nature of medicine, often seen in clinical skills training and up-close body studies, is hard to obtain virtually. I’m also concerned about other crucial aspects of early medical school education that I’ve seen benefit students over the years — things like research opportunities, specialty exploration and volunteer work. These activities are much harder to do remotely. These experiences are vital for developing well-rounded, skilled doctors who can provide thorough treatment.Finally, there is a very real threat to medical education in changing the role of the physician professors. Doctors are unusual among professions in the expectation that they will teach medical students regardless of where and what specific field of medicine they practice. Remove professors’ satisfaction that comes with face-to-face teaching and we risk losing their commitment, much ofwhich is often done on an entirely voluntary basis.12．What did the author enjoy most in the past 40 years?A．Telling attractive stories.B．Lecturing on many topics.C．Sharing his values and attitude.D．Being experienced and respected. 13．What is important for the future of medical education?A．Appealing nature of medicine.B．Well-rounded clinical trainings.C．Hands-on non-virtual experiences.D．Students’ special personal talents. 14．According to paragraph 5, what worries the author?A．Medical professors might be expected to teach wherever they are.B．Medical professors might not fully devote themselves to teaching.C．Medical professors might lose most of the students’ satisfaction.D．Medical professors might change their role to be student-centered.15．What is the main idea of this passage?A．The issues with reduced face-to-face lecture attendance.B．The debates over necessity of virtual medical education.C．The problems of medical students, low employment rate.D．The concerns about the shift to virtual medical education.In the modem world, we are encouraged to be busy and as productive as possible. Most of us probably feel the pressure to perform efficiently. 16 Faster doesn’t equal better. And being busier does not mean we are more productive. We might also struggle to slow down. So how do we slow down? Here are some science-based strategies to try.Take intentional pauses. Taking intentional pauses can lead to better outcomes. It turns out that when teachers pause after asking a question and after receiving a response, it improves students’ use of language and logic. This suggests that we should give ourselves a bit more time to think through the questions we encounter in life. 17Spend less time on your phone. We often feel tired and need a break from our busy day, so we pick up our phones. We surf through social media, the news, or shopping websites. 18 That’s the opposite of slowing down. To start, it would do us some good to spend less time on our phones. Then, it also matters a lot how we spend time on our phones. Are we stimulating our brainwith information or anger? Or are we using our phones to relax and recover?19 Sometimes when we feel overwhelmed by life, s fast pace, the true source of that chaos often lies within our own minds. Maybe we’re running over what we’ll say to our coworker tomorrow. 20 One effective strategy to aid this process can be daily journaling — we get those thoughts out of our heads and onto paper. We might also go for a run or take a cold shower — two techniques that can help our brains change direction and start thinking differently.A．Slow down your mind.B．Write down your thoughts.C．And being busier means that we are more productive.D．Thus, we are more likely to come up with better answers.E．But all that these activities do is make our heads even fuller.F．Sometimes we just need to stop briefly and reset our thought.G．But this feeling of “time urgency” actually leads us to perform worse.二、完形填空Rob made ends meet for his family as a handyman, doing odd jobs around the area. But those odd jobs quickly 21 up due to a financial crisis. He lost his apartment, which 22 his family into renting a motel room.“We have to pay rent every day, and I’m running 23 on money,” Rob said. So, the 24 handyman took to the streets with a sign that read: “Handyman, 25 years exp., Need work.” Rob wasn’t asking for money or looking for a 25 but rather for an opportunity to earn his 26 .Rob stood on the side of the highway holding his sign for a week. The temperatures were scorching (灼热的) but he 27 the hot sun each day in the hopes of finding work. Someone took a photo of him and 28 it on social media! Kyle, the owner of Greenstar Home Remodeling, saw Rob’s photo online. And he decided to offer the handyman a chance to help him get back on his 29 .Kyle brought Rob on to help with some demolition (拆除的) work. Rob didn’t even askhow much the job 30 . He just showed up. “I 31 out as a painter, and then I became a landscaper—roofing—whatever could make money at,” the handyman explained.Rob 32 intends to put his all into working for Kyle as long as Kyle has 33 for him. And after seeing Rob’s dedication and 34 , Kyle is willing to do all he can to help the man build a brighter future.Sometimes all someone needs is to be given a(n) 35 .21．A．piled B．dried C．sprang D．pulled 22．A．fooled B．forced C．frightened D．persuaded 23．A．deep B．free C．hard D．short 24．A．deserted B．homeless C．unwilling D．unemployed 25．A．handout B．layout C．timeout D．takeout 26．A．fame B．time C．living D．place 27．A．braved B．escaped C．expected D．enjoyed 28．A．leaked B．checked C．shared D．clicked 29．A．head B．dignity C．feet D．words 30．A．charged B．paid C．mattered D．required 31．A．reached B．started C．dropped D．hung 32．A．fully B．hardly C．possibly D．casually 33．A．preference B．funds C．jobs D．sympathy 34．A．drive B．honesty C．creativity D．interest 35．A．option B．challenge C．identity D．chance三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
江苏省海安高级中学2023届高三年级阶段检测(四)英语答案
2023届高三年级阶段测试（四）英语试题参考答案1-5ABCCA21-25ADBAD41-45BDBBA5-10ABBCB26-30BADCA46-50BCADB11-15BCACB31-35BBDCC51-55DCCBD16-20ACACA36-40FGDAB56.enjoyment61.giving应用文：57.symbolic62.for58.which63.an59.died64.when60.held65.to sparkDear David.We have decided to organize a seminar on career planning for students with the theme of“My Career,My Life”.Knowing you are an experienced school adviser,I sincerely invite you to deliver a lecture.First of all,as scheduled,the event will take place in the lecture hall of our school from2pm to4pm next Friday.Besides,to offer guidance on career planning,you are expected to share practical advice and typical examples that will help students do self-analysis,set realistic goals and decide on possible paths to achieve their st but not least,there is a question-and-answer session set up at the end of the lecture.Could you please make it to come?Your earliest reply will be appreciated读后续写Yours sincerelyLi HuaPara.1:When Tim picked him up,the kid was still conscious.He wasn't shaking,neither was he nervous.Tim wrapped the kid with his own jacket and took him home.Not knowing the phone number of the kid's home,he called thesheriff,who informed Araceli in no time.On getting the exciting news,Christopher's family immediately rushed to Tim's house.Araceli couldn't wait to wrap her little one up in her arms and hug him tightly!Tears of happiness rolled down her cheeks.Para.2:Christopher spent two days recovering at Teras Children's Hospital before he was taken home.Seeing Christopher running around the house,the family was extremely grateful to all the agencies and volunteers,who had sacrificed their timeto look for Christopher and shared their panic and worries.They were especially thankful to Tim who didn't give up hope when chances seemed to be slim.They knew it well that they couldn't repay those kind people for what they had done but they decided to pay it forward by lending a helping hand to whoever might be in need of it.听力录音稿：【Text1】M:We can't afford to give you a lot of money because we don't have high-paying jobs,but you must always know that your mother and I are very caring when it comes to helping you.W:I know-and that is what I like about you.【Text2】W:Pardon me,what is the price of this keyboard?Is it on sale?M:It is usually fifty dollars,but it is twenty percent off until the15th of this month.【Text3】W:I have to go to the doctor's office right after school.If you want to go to the beach when I'm done,we can meet up there later.M:I have to go to dinner with my parents later.Sorry.【Text4】M:What are you going to order?I'm thinking of getting the noodles.W:Why not try something else?Their Italian dishes are good.For myself,I haven't decided.M:I had one of those yesterday.Let's split a medium pizza and a large salad then.【Text5】M:Can you tell me the meaning of“piece of cake”?What about“easy as pie”?W:Neither is about dessert.They are similar in meaning to“no problem”.M:Well,have you ever made a pie?There is nothing easy about it.【Text6】M:What will you do while you're in Rome?W:I'd like to visit the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain.M:Anything else?W:Well,also that tower that leans to the side.M:You mean the Leaning Tower of Pisa?W:Yes.M:Well,that isn't in Rome.It's in a town called Pisa.If you're going to travel anywhere outside of Rome,I suggest Venice instead.You'd like it a lot because you can travel around in boats there.W:I'm only in the country for a week,though.Would I have time to get to Venice?M:I think you could spend two days in Venice and the rest in Rome.W:Great!I'll do that.【Text7】M:When will you be finished with your work?W:Give me another hour,please.I just have to write an environmental report before tomorrow.M:That's fine.Our dinner reservation isn't until8:00.It's only5:45now.We can leave the apartment at7:15.Is that enough time for you to get yourself ready?W:Yes,definitely.I don't want to keep your parents waiting,either,so I'll try to hurry up.M:Don't worry.They can order snacks and drinks if we're a bit late.W:I don't want to make them upset.M:They understand how important it is to work.They'll be impressed with your commitment.They'll also be relieved that at least one of us is earning money,since my book hasn't found a publisher yet!W:Ha-ha!OK,Mike.Let me get this done.I can't concentrate when you're joking around.【Text8】W:How was your trip back home,Michael?M:It was good.It was fun,and it was...a bit strange,also.W:What do you mean?I thought you were born in Germany.M:Actually,I was born in France.My family moved to Germany when I was five,so that's why I call it home.W:I see.So what was so strange about it?M:It's hard to explain.I mean,I've only been living here in England for a few years,but I didn't realize how long it's actually been until I saw all my old friends.W:Were they different?M:No,it was me who was different.I expected it to feel like I had never left,but everything felt so unfamiliar to me...like...what is that saying?W:Like a fish out of water?M:That's it.Anyway,I promised to stay more in touch with my friends and learn about their lives.W:Do you think you will ever go back there to work?M:I don't think so.England is my home now.【Text9】M:Our biology test is going to be so hard.I failed last week's test and I'm so afraid of doing the same for this one.I'm going to have to study for hours this week!I'll never make it to basketball practice.W:I did well on the last test,so I know I'll do well on this week's too.But my soccer team just made it to the final game.I need to practice!If I don't practice,I could be the reason we don't win!It's like when you play baseball in the spring,you guys are always winning and you never have time to study!M:Yeah,we're actually really good,but I don't want to play anymore.The practice takes up too much time,andit's no longer fun.Besides,my grades are more important to me.Since you can't study after school,would you want to study together during lunch?There's an empty classroom on the first floor.W:Why not study in the library?There are big tables we can use,and it's in the same building.Just two floors above.M:The library is too busy.Even though it's quiet,there are too many people.But I just remembered there are study rooms on the second floor.Let's go there instead.【Text10】Good morning,students.We have an important announcement to make this morning.Mr.Jenkins,your physical education teacher,will be leaving us after25years at Evergreen High School.Together,we have shared many great memories here,and he is a big part of our school's history.He led the boys'basketball team to a championship the last two years and has also helped out with other sports programs.Although we are sad to see him go,we are happy for him,too.He has been a fantastic coach,a teacher,and more importantly,a good friend.He has told us that this decision has been very hard for him.However,his mother has become ill,and it is the right decision for his family. Unfortunately,Mr.Jenkins will not be able to end the year with us,as he is traveling back to his hometown this Friday.This means we won't have time for a proper goodbye celebration,but we hope you will all visit him before he leaves.And finally,to show respect for our good friend,we will be naming the gymnasium“Jenkins'Gym”at the end of the month.Taking over his duties until summer vacation will be our math teacher,Mr.Ryan.We also have a goodbye card you can sign at the office.Thank you for your attention and have a good day.。
江苏省海安高级中学高三年级英语第四次模拟考试
江苏省海安高级中学高三年级第四次模拟考试英语试卷本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
满分120分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷(选择题共85分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)听下面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. How much did the man pay for the cap?A. Ten dollars.B. Forty dollars.C. Fifty dollars.2. Where is the man going to plant the tree?A. By the front door.B. At the other end of the garden.C. At the back of the garage.3. What did the man mean?A. He quite agreed with the woman.B. He enjoyed the lecture the whole time.C. The lecture was more than one hour long.4. What does the man really want to do?A. To read the advertisement.B. To meet the manager.C. To take the job.5. What's the time now?A. 8:30.B. 9:00.C. 8:00第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。
江苏省海安高级中学2021届高三下期新高考模拟英语试题(二)(原卷版)
江苏省海安高级中学2021届高三下期新高考模拟试题（二）英语试题注意事项：1.本试卷由四个部分组成。
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第一部分阅读理解(共两节, 满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
AMobility challenges? Help is at handExperiencing diminished (减弱的) mobility can be extremely difficult. When people talk about it, a lot of the focus is on the physical consequences, but coping with its emotional impact-the loss of freedom, the knock to your confidence and the feelings of frustration are just as significant as the physical.Mobility scootersThere are various resources and mobility aids out there that can help-wheelchair, mobility scooter or walking aid, etc. If you struggle to walk, but need to travel long distances, a mobility scooter might be a better choice. One that you should consider is the eFOLDi Lite scooter, the World’s lightest folding mobility scooter from SunTech.Making travel easierIt can be transported easily in a car or on a plane so you no longer have to face travel restrictions and you can enjoy your freedom much more as it is extremely portable, easy to use and super lightweight — at only 15kg —it’s the perfect travel and mobility companion.Users can unfold the scooter in seconds and it’s packed full of beneficial features that will improve your day to day journeys and make travelling more accessible for you.Pre-order Supporters of the campaign can pre-order an eFOLDi Lite on Kickstarter for a super early bird price of £1200 which is 50% of the future retail price, plus a £80 shipping cost.The campaign ends on 11th February 2021. For more information about eFOLDi Lite, visit http://reservefold.com/?scooter=exclusive.1. Why are the psychological effects of diminished mobility mentioned at the beginning?A. To introduce the topic of diminished mobility.B. To provide more knowledge about eFOLDi Lite.C. To draw people’s attention to psychological health.D. To attract more potential customers of eFOLDi Lite.2. Which of the following is the advantage of eFOLDi Lite?A. It can be unfolded with certain help.B. It can rid you of travel restrictions.C. It can be charged quickly and easily.D. It is more suitable for a long journey. 3. How much will you pay at least when ordering the product on the Internet? A. £1280. B. £600. C. £2480. D. £1240. B Last summer, Maria and her mother moved from their house in the countryside to a flat building inChicago.Maria really liked some things about the city, but she missed her house and yard in the countryside.One day, Maria was in her flat building when she noticed her neighbor, Mrs.Garcia, carrying a gardening tool and a bag of soil.Maria wondered how Mrs.Garcia was able to garden in the city.“My mom used to grow the most delicious vegetables, and I know she misses her garden now that we don't have a yard, ”said Maria.Mrs.Garcia laughed.“I'll show you, ”she said.Maria thought that Mrs.Garcia would take her to the park, but she took her to the roof (屋顶). When the door opened, Maria was surprised to see rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof.“What a wonderful garden！”said Maria.Mrs.Garcia told Maria that for a long time the roof was just an empty space.Then some of the people in the building asked the owners to turn it into a community garden.The building owners liked the idea because the plants not only helped to keep the air clean, but they also helped to keep the building cooler during warmer weather.“I plant flowers in my own place, ”Mrs.Garcia said, “but you would be surprised by how different the plants are up here.Some people grow vegetables just like your mom.You can do some of the same things in the city as in the countryside.You just have to be creative！”4. When did Maria and her mother move to a flat building in Chicago?A. Last month.B. Last winter.st summer.D. Last week. 5. Where did Mrs.Garcia take Maria to one day? A. The park. B. The roof. C. The garden in front of her house. D. The countryside. 6. Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the community garden? A. It used the empty space well. B. It helped keep the air clean. C. It helped keep the building cooler. D. It made the building stronger. 7. What is the best title for this passage? A. A Creative Lady B. A Rooftop Garden C. An Empty Roof D. A Special Building C Sports fandom is about more than just entertainment. It can boost your self-esteem (自尊) and make you happier—and you don’t have to root for the winning team to gain the benefits.Being a sports fan is a “very psychologically healthy activity,” says Daniel Wann, professor at Murray State University whose research program centers on the psychology of sport fandom. Fandom connects us to otherlike-minded people, which satisfies our human need for belonging, he says.These relationships are significant: People who identify as sports fans have higher levels of self-esteem, lower levels of lon eliness and tend to be more satisfied with their lives compared to those who aren’t interested in sports, Wann says. Fans tend to have more access to social support, help and resources as well. Research suggests that when people have support from their communities, they have better health.Beyond bonding, fans get to enjoy the psychological benefits of winning, even if they have nothing to do with the players or games, says Stephen Reysen, associate professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce who studies identity and fandom.“Individuals feel that the fan interest (in this case a sport team) is a part of them,” Reysen says. “So when theteam is winning, you feel like you are winning even though you are not a player.”Of course, teams sometimes lose.So, why do people continue to put their faith behind teams that tend to lose? People who feel a strong psychological connection to a team are more likely to root for a team when they’re having a losing season, Reysen says.“Sports fandom has nothing to do with the outcome of a game,” Wann says. For example, if a pizza restaurant continually got your order wrong, you’d likely switch to a more reliable one. But because being a fan is so central to people’s identities, people are willing to accept defeat and continue to be loyal to a team.Being part of a fan community can also help people cope with losses. A 2019 study found that watching a football game with other fans helps to ease the negative psychological effects of losing.“For fans of the losing team, sharing t he pain may have protected them from losing self-esteem,” Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick, co-author of the study and professor of communication at The Ohio State University said in a release.8. According to the passage, why do sports fans feel happier?A. Because they could gain the benefits from the winning team.B. Because they can share pains and happiness with people who have the common interests.C. Because they could have a low level of self-esteem.D. Because most of them are optimistic.9. What is the significance of the relationships between sports fans?A. Sports fans have support from their favorite teams.B. Sports fans have higher levels of loneliness.C. Sports fans are likely more content with their lives.D. Sports fans tend to compare themselve s to those who aren’t interested in sports.10. According to the passage,if the team has a losing season, the sports fans may .A. display their identitiesB. have a boost of self-esteemC. not support the team any moreD. have a negative psychology period11. According to the passage, what can help sports fans deal with losses of their team?A. Being part of the team.B. Ordering a pizza in a different restaurant.C. Sharing the pain with family members.D. The loyalty to the team.DLife is filled with challenges. As we get older, we come to realize that those challenges are the very things that shape us and make us who we are. It is the same with the challenges that come with friendship. When we are faced with a challenge, we usually have two choices. We can try to challenge it, or we can decide that the thing isn’t worth the trouble and call it quits. Although there are certainly times when calling it quits is the right thing to do, in most case what we needed is commitment (投入) and communication.When we are committed to something, it means that no matter how painful or how uncomfortable something is, we will always choose to face it instead of running away from it. Communication is making space for discussion and talking abo ut how you feel instead of just saying what the other person did wrong. If you can say to a friend, “I got my feelings hurt.” rather than “You hurt my feelings.” you are going to be able to solve the problem much faster.In dealing with many challenges that friendship will bring to you, try to see them for what they are: small hurdles (栏杆) you need to jump or get through on your way through life. Nothing is so big that it is impossible to get over, and hurt only serves to make us stronger. It’s all part of growing up. It happens to everyone, and some day you will look back on all of this and say, “Hard as it was, it made me who I am today. And that is a good thing,”12. What can we infer from the text?A. Friendship needs challenges.B. Challenges shape our challenges.C. Small hurdles aren’t worth the trouble.D. Commitment can form friendship.13. What did the writer suggest when faced with a challenge?A. One should call it quits.B. One should temporarily run away from it.C. One should be committed and communicable.D. One should lay jt aside for a while and ask for others’ help.14. What does the underlined phrase “call it quits” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Let go of it.B. Get over it,C. Forget about it.D. Put it aside.15. The whole passage is centered on the relationship between ________.A. friendship and challengesB. communication and friendshipC. commitment and communicationD. challenges and the ways to get through第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)Most people will agree that it is good to read, but not all reading is equal. Here are some tips for productive reading.1.Take notes.Even if you never refer to your notes again, the process of taking notes helps you sort out something important and will help you remember it. You can choose between computers or paper for your notes. ___16___. On the other hand, many people feel they recall information better when they write it by hand.2.___17___.If you are like me, once you co mmit to reading a book, it is very hard to give up until you’ve finished it. Given the number of books that are available and our limited life, it just doesn’t make sense to read a book that you aren’t getting anything from.3.Variety is good.While you do n’t want to give up on a book that you are benefiting from, it is important to give yourself variety. You can pick up a book at random or intentionally looking for something different from what you normally read.___18___.4.Review what you’ve read.If you want to remember what you read, take the time to review. ___19___. When you finish a book, spend 15 minutes examining your notes in 2 to 4 days. Then 2 to 4 weeks after that and then 2 to 4 months after that. This will strengthen the knowledge in your mind.5.Discuss what you read with others.___20___. If you can talk with people in person, that is ideal, but don t overlook the power of the Internet in connecting people with similar interests but different geography.A. Don’t be afraid to give upB. Make full use of reading timeC. It’s hard to get more out of your normal readingD. This can be very valuable in giving you a different opinionE. And you，d better go over things at ever increasing time intervalsF. Using computers will make it easy to find your notes later by searchG. The best way to get more from your reading is to discuss it with others第二部分语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)There was a clever man in a village. He knew a lot of things. Unfortunately he was ___21___. He did not have a house, and he got his meals with great ___22___. Even his clothes were very much worn out.So the man had to ___23___ for his meals. On seeing his old clothes, many people thought that he was ___24___. Saying “Go away,” they ___25___ the door.Once he somehow ___26___ new clothes. Wearing those new clothes, he went to the very first house. The host said ___27___, “Sir, please come in and have some food in my house.”___28___ soup and sweet meals were served.Having prayed(祈祷) first, the man ___29___ a piece of meat and began to ____30____ his new clothes, saying, “Eat, eat!”Seeing that the host was ____31____ and was not able to understand. Then h e asked, “The clothes do not eat. Why do you ____32____ food to them?”The old man answered, “Just because of my new ____33____, you gave me food today, but yesterday you asked me to go away. I obtained food due to these clothes, so I am ____34____ to the m. This is why I am feeding them.” The host was a little ____35____.21. A. ill B. poor C. careless D. crazy22. A. pleasure B. patience C. difficulty D. courage23. A. prepare B. apply C. wait D. beg24. A. mad B. angry C. old D. weak25. A. pushed B. kicked C. shut D. broke26. A. got B. washed C. ordered D. mended27. A. impatiently B. sadly C. anxiously D. politely28. A. Cold B. Delicious C. Boiling D. Remaining29. A. cooked B. dropped C. took D. made30. A. cut B. bring C. hide D. feed31. A. satisfied B. surprised C. disappointed D. excited32. A. offer B. lend C. donate D. send33. A. idea B. face C. clothes D. arrival34. A. grateful B. used C. friendly D. devoted35. A. pleased B. ashamed C. afraid D. serious第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分, 满分15分)阅读下面材料，在题后空白处填入适当的内容（每空一词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
江苏省南通市海安市2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题
江苏省南通市海安市2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解Here are four online art courses covering color mixing, botanical drawing, and painting the natural world. Enhance your skills and explore the beauty of nature through various mediums. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists.No. 1: Color Mixing (Online)6 Saturdays: March 23-May 4 (no class April 13)Learn to mix accurate, exciting colors, including the vivid, specific color of flowers, the bright and soft greens of leaves, and the deep, subtle colors in shadows. You will work in watercolor, but exercises apply to all media.No. 2: Botanical Drawing (Online)8 Saturdays: January 20-March 9Strong drawing is the base of botanical art. In this class, we will work in pencil, covering the fundamentals of proportions, line, tone, dimensionality, and expression. We will work from live specimens, flowers, seeds, and fruit.No. 3: Painting the Natural World (Online)6 Wednesdays: January10-February 14, or February 28-April 3Watercolor is a fresh, beautiful way to express the beauty of a sunset or the reflection of trees and clouds on a pond. You will learn to make expressive marks, mix colors, and apply water mindfully to achieve watercolor’s sparkling, sensitive effects.No. 4: Painting the Stages of Growth in Nature4 Wednesdays: June 7-June 28New! Explore growth and change from a new perspective and capture natural transitions through painting outside and in the studio. From buds (花蕾) and new beginnings to full maturation, you will paint the early stages of growth through full development.1．What do No. 1 and No. 3 courses have in common?A．They cover the topic of proportion.B．They require previous art experience.C．They involve making live specimens.D．They use watercolor as a medium.2．What is the focus of No. 2 course?A．Exploring the science behind plants.B．Learning about the history of botanical art.C．Showing the charm of nature only with a pencil.D．Developing strong drawing skills for botanical art.3．What can we know about No. 4 course?A．It features painting flowers in full bloom.B．It is a must for learners to paint outside the class.C．Learners may know the changes in nature by drawing pictures.D．Learners can explore new drawing techniques during the course.In the 1980s, Ray Barnett worked in Uganda as a humanitarian worker. One day, a boy went to him and showed his gratitude by singing a song, which deeply touched Barnett’s heart. “When I went back to Canada and people were not interested in Uganda, I remembered the small boy. I knew that if some Ugandan children could travel to the West, people would be deeply moved and would certainly want to help,” Barnett recalls. In April 1984, Barnett and a team of volunteers travelled back to Uganda to select 31 children who would become the first African Children’s Choir.In September 1984, the choir arrived in North America and achieved more throughout their tour than Barnett could imagine. They inspired audiences with their stories through music, dance and drama and raised enough funds to open a children’s home in Uganda. This provided a stable environment and a quality education for the choir children and other children who needed care.While Barnett had thought of the choir as a one-time attempt, the choir’s instant popularity and the ongoing needs in Uganda convinced him to continue with choir work. In 1985, a second choir was selected from an orphanage home in Makerere, Kikoni, and the African Children’s Choir began another tour. Its success meant it was able to provide for many children beyond those in the choir.Over the next years, six more homes were established to cater for vulnerable children. A number of special literacy schools were established where the children learned how to read and write, and gained confidence and skills. The organization next established a sponsorshipprogramme to help the children move further in their schooling.In 1990, the African Children’s Choir spread its wings and opened in Kenya. In 1994, it opened in Rwanda. In 1996, it opened another branch in South Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Currently, the African Children’s Choir is made up of 44 choirs, each with between 17-24 members, both boys and girls aged between 7-15.4．Why did Barnett return to Uganda in 1984?A．To provide humanitarian aid to the area.B．To search for the boy he had met before.C．To organize a choir to help poor children.D．To send donations from Canadians to Uganda.5．How was the children’s first performance?A．It was an unexpected hit.B．It barely covered its costs.C．It was an ordinary attempt.D．It was enjoyed by orphans.6．What can we infer about the African Children’s Choir from the last two paragraphs?A．It is well-received by local parents and schools.B．It has grown rapidly and more kids benefit from it.C．It suffers financial difficulty and requires sponsoring.D．It pays more attention to kids’ schooling instead of music.7．What is the text mainly about?A．A great choir brings hope to African kids.B．Music is a bridge across different cultures.C．The African Children’s Choir changes Africa.D．Music can shake off poverty and bring happiness.In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards adopting eco-friendly practices and promoting sustainable lifestyles. This global trend is fueled by various factors, ranging from heightened environmental awareness to economic advantages.A primary driver behind the rise of green living is the increasing awareness of environmental issues, particularly the urgent need to address climate change. As people become more informed about the harmful effects of carbon emissions, deforestation, and pollution, there isa collective push toward adopting practices that minimize ecological impact.Beyond environmental concerns, there are some economic motives driving the shift toward sustainability. For instance, energy-efficient technologies and practices can significantly reduce utility bills over time, making them financially advantageous for homeowners and businesses alike. Additionally, governments and organizations often offer some financial stimuli such as tax credits and subsidies (补贴) to encourage the development and adoption of renewable energy sources.For example, solar energy has emerged as a frontrunner in the renewable energy sector, attracting widespread interest from homeowners and businesses seeking clean energy solutions. Solar panels use sunlight to generate electricity, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The declining costs of solar technology, coupled with advancements in efficiency and storage capabilities, have made solar panels increasingly practical and cost-effective.Consumer attitudes and preferences are also factors driving the demand for sustainable products and services. Millennials (千禧一代) and Generation Z, in particular, prioritize environmental responsibility and prefer to support businesses that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. This shift has urged businesses across various sectors to integrate eco-friendly practices into their operations, from sustainable sourcing to waste reduction initiatives.Moreover, the power of social influence cannot be underestimated in shaping consumer behavior towards sustainability. Social media platforms and online communities arouse awareness about environmental issues and show innovative green solutions. Individuals are increasingly motivated by peer examples, fostering a collective movement towards greener lifestyles.These living practices reflects a global commitment to sustainability. By choosing to integrate sustainable practices and technologies into everyday life, individuals and communities can contribute to lessening climate change and creating a healthier planet for future generations. 8．What is the result when the government offers financial stimuli according to the text?A．Green energy will be more accessible and affordable.B．It will bring too much financial burden to the government.C．Technology companies will make much progress in their field.D．Traditional fossil fuels will give way to renewable energy entirely.9．What is true about the consumer behavior according to paragraphs 5 and 6?A．Older generations have a more sustainable lifestyle.B．Peers make little difference in shaping consumer behavior.C．Social influence promises to drive changes in consumer preferences.D．The eco-friendly practices of companies cause the shift of consumer behavior. 10．What is the purpose of the text?A．To initiate a process.B．To list some reasons.C．To address concerns.`D．To analyze a dilemma.11．What is the suitable title of the text?A．Keeping Sustainable Development: The Strategic Goals for the Globe.B．Protecting the Environment: An Everlasting Topic throughout the World.C．Promoting Ourselves: A Better and More Advanced World in Store for Us.D．Embracing Green Living: The Growing Movement towards Sustainability.Imagining a human being without historical sense is scary. The thought of living exclusively in a present moment is scary. Scarier still is the thought of an entire generation, not to mention society, operating with a lack of a sense of history. And yet that is exactly the situation in which we find ourselves today.The people and events of history may be rooted in the past, but how we talk about those things, what we write about them, and how we teach them — in other words, how we practise history as the record of human experience — tell us a lot about who we are and what we value right now. Thinking of ourselves as a chapter in an as-yet unwritten history book, on the other hand, is likely to force deeper self-reflection: Whose stories will we stand up for? What values will we defend? What models will we offer following generations? In an era of environmental change, rising inequality and great shifts in the international political context, we need to understand how our institutions have developed. History gives us power. No other subject helps us to understand so comprehensively what it is to be human.The implications of ignorance of what have happened are incredible, but the ignorance itself isn’t entirely surprising given the lowered status of history in most schools. The discipline of history has become sidelined (边缘化). “History fights for its place in the curriculum with geography,” Dr. Bain observed, “but its attention to time, place and context is what makes it really distinct.” In other words, history doesn’t simply tell us how to be good citizens: It equips us withthe knowledge we need to comprehend our world clearly, and the ability to analyze it accurately.Clearly, in an age of “fake news”, engaged citizens need to be culturally literate, critical thinkers. There is no better subject than history to develop an appreciation of context and an ability to look for evidence. We should expect a logical history curriculum for our children. If it were common to hear graduates claim that they’d never learned to add, subtract, multiply and divide, there would be a severe protest. So should there be now.12．What is the situation the author mentioned in paragraph 1?A．The fear of the past.B．The ignorance of history.C．The exclusion of the present.D．The dissatisfaction of society.13．What does the author mainly stress in paragraph 2?A．Consequences of overlooking history.B．Significance of mastering all subjects.C．Insights from history for today and tomorrow.D．Resolutions of the current international issues.14．Which one of the following ideas might Dr. Bain agree with?A．Critical thinking is key to studying history well.B．Schools should enhance the status of history curriculum.C．Ignorance of history is not as terrible as expected in schools.D．Geography proves more meaningful and practical than history.15．What does the underlined sentence “So should there be now.” mean?A．The historical sense can help us differentiate the news.B．People are dissatisfied with graduates’ ability to calculate.C．We should make history curriculum more logical and critical.D．We should pay the same attention to history as to other subjects.A smartphone can be a lifeline in a natural disaster. 16 Unfortunately, many disasters like wildfires, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes take away the exact things phones rely on to do that work: electricity and cell services. Here are some of the best ways you can get your phone in the best shape to help you.Assume your electricity can go out at any time and plan accordingly. 17 If possible,leave them plugged in until the last minute. Also charge any backup batteries and laptops, then make sure all charging cords are collected in one place to take with you. If the power is out, or if you’re no longer someplace with an outlet, you’ll need to make any charges last as long as possible.18 Extreme cold and heat can cause your phone battery to be less efficient and even stop your phone from working. You’ll typically see a warning sign on the screen if this happens. If you can turn it off, don’t turn it back on until it’s back to an acceptable temperature. Whether it’s extreme cold or heat, avoid leaving your phone exposed and don’t leave it in a car.Your friends and family will want to know you are safe and your location in case you aren’t safe. Send your location with everyone over text, so they’ll know where to look if you lose contact. Make sure to include people outside of the disaster zone. If you are using a GPS location-sharing option, don’t just send your current spot one time. 19If you’re struggling to find reliable Internet connections, there are apps that could still help you stay in touch or give you helpful information. 20 For example, download the Google Maps information for surrounding areas in case you need to move fast and cell service isn’t available. Put in your main location, hit the three dots in the corner, select Download Offline Map. You can crop the exact area you think you’ll need.A．You should select the option to share it constantly.B．Charge your phone and any additional devices ahead of time.C．Don’t use your phone for a long time when in a natural disaster.D．It can connect you instantly to assistance and real-time resources.E．Most modern phones are sturdy but sensitive to their environments.F．Download and set them up early as part of your disaster preparation.G．If your phone gets wet, shake out any excess water and remove the battery.二、完形填空I was born with a genetic disease that causes severe weakness in my limbs. My disability means I’ve never been able to stand or walk, but in the water, I was weightless and could move more 21 . So my 22 memories of my childhood are of learning to swim in schoolPE lessons. It was the only sport I was ever able to 23 participate in, without being assigned to watch. Back in class, with wet-hair and sore eyes, I felt like a(n) 24 .As I approached adolescence, I underwent further surgery, which left me even less 25 . Visiting the hydrotherapy (水疗法) pool was my final 26 to return to the water. I now needed specialist equipment to get me into the pool. It was a stressful and 27 experience, far from the fun I remembered. I knew I would never 28 again! I cried the whole way home. My tears weren’t just because of the loss-they were a(n) 29 , too. Self-forgiveness! And I made a decision: I was never going back in the water again.But now I want to 30 myself for the first time. Like other disabled people who are always forced to fit in, I often feel a social 31 to push myself, to ignore my body’s needs, to be a high achiever, 32 miserable or exhausted. Giving up on swimming was a tough lesson about accepting the 33 of my body. It was the first big loss in my life, but I know there will be others as I age. I’ve learned it’s OK to 34 what my body could do before, but it’s also important to find ways to adapt and 35 what I can do. 21．A．awkwardly B．freely C．gracefully D．painfully 22．A．earliest B．bitterest C．fondest D．shortest 23．A．fully B．hesitantly C．dependently D．violently 24．A．amateur B．human C．equal D．bystander 25．A．pessimistic B．speechless C．isolated D．mobile 26．A．time B．effort C．permission D．outcome 27．A．unique B．worthwhile C．unnecessary D．alarming 28．A．walk B．swim C．stand D．breathe 29．A．acceptance B．agreement C．solution D．recovery 30．A．turn to B．look out for C．attend to D．stand up for 31．A．environment B．circle C．pressure D．movement 32．A．however B．before C．until D．unless 33．A．desires B．limitations C．strengths D．requirements 34．A．bear B．prove C．deny D．miss 35．A．enjoy B．change C．handle D．imagine三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2021届江苏海安中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案
2021届江苏海安中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASevenhugs HugOneDo you want to improve the quality of your sleep? Sevenhugs has created HugOne that tracks different sleep patterns to help families consistently rest better. There are dozens of devices and tools devoted to monitoring the sleep. But, HugOne is the world’s first family smart home sleep system, which integrates a calculation rule for sleep patterns of children and adults.HugOne is a well-designed product, full of a sense of science and technology. It connects to a number of smaller sensors called “minihugs”, which are placed on the edge of each bed. They monitor the sleep patterns and other data coming from the person sleeping in that bed. The data arethen sent to an app on the smartphone.● The benefits of HugOne include:* Having a smart alarm clock on the app as HugOne learns your sleep cycle and automatically sets and sounds to when the best moment in your sleep cycle is identified.* Monitoring temperature and humidity in your bedroom as well as indoor air quality for the main living space.* Linking with smart lamps and thermostats, allowing users to fall asleep with sunset light and preferred nighttime temperatures, and wake up to sunrise light and preferred daytime temperatures.* Ensuring safety from electronic transmissions when you sleep-when the minihug senses a presence in bed, it shuts off its electronic transmissions and starts recording sleep data and sending them to the app.● The following are selected from customers’ comments:I prefer HugOne, since it’s convenient to use. I simply place the minihug in the corner of my bed under the sheet and it goes to work monitoring my sleep cycle. It’s really good.—Robert Compton● HugOne available for purchase includes:I think HugOne is a humanized product. It’s shareable, and I’ve connected eight minihugs to the HugOne base in my house. All my family members think highly of it.—Chris HanawaltHugOne will provide maximum protection for your sleep. If you want to get more detailed information, please call the sellers at 1-800-576-1899 or .Style: Sleep Tracking System＋2 Sleep SensorsColour: Blue＋Rose1. How does HugOne effectively work?A. It controls sleep patterns automatically.B. It creates smart systems for a better sleep.C. It collects sleep data through the minihugs.D. It makes a calculation of the data sensors need.2. According to the passage, HugOne can ______.A. adjust temperature, humidity and air quality in bedroomsB. update the sleep cycles by aid of an alarm clock on the appC. record sleep data when there are electronic transmissions in bedD. help users fall asleep and wake up naturally with preferred temperatures3. The passage is made more believable by ______.A. providing statisticsB. drawing a comparisonC. giving a demonstrationD. using recommendationsBMy first week working in a restaurant, one of the servers said something that stuck with me: Everyone should work in a restaurant for at least a year. At the time, I didn't get it, but I took the advice to heart and worked in restaurants on and off for the next eight years. Before realizing it, I mastered many important skills, one of which is communication skill.When I was little, I was so shy that I used to hide behind my mom whenever someone spoke to me. And when I first started in restaurants, I had two personalities: Restaurant Lizzy and Home Lizzy. It was easier to pretend to be a different person while at work, since it was so different from who I actually was. But gradually, the skills I learned working in restaurants helped Home Lizzy come out of her shell in the real world.When you work in a restaurant, you don't have the luxury of hiding behind your parents to avoid talking to people. I'm still 110% an introvert, but restaurant work helped me communicate. Working in a restaurant not only helped me speak clearly, deliberately and directly but also taught me how to talk about almost everything. Some guests don't want their servers to interact too much with them, and that's fine. But some sit at the bar simply tochat with you. You learn how to judge your guests' level of interest in communicating with you, and how to exit a conversation at the appropriate time.My restaurant work is something that I'm most proud of and I know I wouldn't be the person I am today without those eight years of experience. If you're still on the fence about working in a restaurant for that long, start with one year. I doubt that you'll look back.4. What did the writer think of the server's words?A. Impressive.B. Ridiculous.C. Amusing.D. Logical.5. What do we infer from Paragraph 2?A. The writer tried different jobs.B. The writer became more sociable.C. The writer used an invented name.D. The writer had a hard time at work.6. Which of the following best describes the writer's restaurant work?A. Boring.B. Relaxing.C. Worthwhile.D. Unchallenging.7. What message does the writer try to convey in this passage?A. A strong-willed soul can reach his goal.B. Things are difficult before they are easy.C. Communication skills advance your career.D. Restaurantwork helps to achieve a better self.CA maverick describes a person who thinks independently. A maverick refuses to follow the customs or rules of a group to which he or she belongs. In the US, a maverick is often admired for his or her free spirit, although others who belong to the maverick’s group may not like the maverick’s independent ways.But where did the word “maverick” come from?Early in the 1800s, a man named Samuel Augustus Maverick settled down in Texas, which was a place of wide-open land, rich soil, cattle ranches(牛场) and cowboys. As the years passed, Mr. Maverick increased his property(财产) in Texas. Before long, he owned huge pieces of land that were good for raising cattle. But he had no cattle. He wasn’t a rancher.One day, a man came to Samuel Maverick to pay him an old debt. But the man didn’t have enough money. So he offered Mr. Maverick 400 head of cattle. Mr. Maverick accepted them, but he didn’t really want them. He simply put the cattle on his land to eat and care for themselves.It was not long before the cows reproduced(繁殖). The calves grew and had more calves. Soon, hundreds ofcows and calves moved freely across Samuel Maverick’s land. They also moved across the land of nearby ranch owners.It was a tradition among ranchers in the West to put a mark of ownership on newborn calves. They burned the name of their ranch into the animal’s skin with a hot iron. The iron made a clear mark called a “brand”. Brands allowed ranchers to easily see who owned which cattle.Samuel Maverick refused to brand his calves. “Why should I?” he asked. If all the other cattle owners branded theirs, then those without a brand belonged to him.And this is how the word “maverick” entered the American language. It meant a calf without a brand. As time passed, the word “maverick” took on a wider meaning. It came to mean a person who was too independent to follow even his or her own group.8. Why did the man give Samuel Maverick 400 head of cattle?A. To get some money.B. To return what he owed him.C. To buy some of his land.D. To ask him to raise them.9. How could the ranchers easily know who the cattle belonged to?A. Through the brand on the cattle.B. Through the name of the cattle.C. Through the appearance of the cattle.D. Through the land on which the cattle stayed.10. What can we learn about Samuel Augustus Maverick from the text?A. He was born in Texas.B. He took good care of all his cattle.C. He didn’t really want to accept the cattle.D. He followed the tradition of ranchers in the West.11. What is the text mainly about?A. How to become an independent thinker.B. “Maverick” means a calf without a brand.C. The life story of Samuel Augustus Maverick.D. How the word “maverick” got into American English.DJapan is known to have higher than average rates of stomach cancer. Recently, the town of Kaneyama in Yamagata Prefecture decided to get its 6, 000 residents (居民) tested.However, the frozen urine samples (尿样) are not tested in conventional ways. Instead, Professor Masao Miyashita and his team are using them in a trial to determine if specially trained cancer-sniffing dogs can accurately detect the disease. Though the study is still in its early stages, Miyashita is thrilled with the results. He said, “In our research so far, cancer detection dogs have been able to find signs of cancer with an accuracy ofnearly 100 percent.”Researchers have known about the animals’ superior sensory skills for decades. However, their ability to detect cancer in humans came to light in 1989, after a dog sniffed out early-stage malignant melanoma (恶性黑色素瘤) on a patient’s leg in London. Since then, scientists from many countries have conducted studies to test dogs’ great skill at identifying cancer chemicals.While most dogs can be trained for the task researchers say the best candidates are dogs that are precise, quiet, and perhaps even a little shy. The training process is similar to how dogs are taught to learn any trick — by rewarding them with treats! However, it takes much longer because the dogs have to learn to separate the “cancer scent (气味)”from the thousands of organic compounds (有机化合物) in the human body. Researchers begin by exposing the dogs to urine samples from people with cancer, people with other diseases, and patients with no health issues, Once the dogs are able to accurately identify cancer, they are further trained to detect particular kinds of cancer.Successful as they may be, experts think dogs are unlikely to replace conventional tests. For one, it takes about seven years and costs as much as $45,000 to train a single dog. Klaus Hackner, a researcher and physician who studies dogs detecting cancer in breath samples at Krems University Hospital in Austria, is also not convinced dogs can be relied upon alone. Patients, therefore, have to receive further tests to confirm if they have the disease.12. What do we know about the cancer-sniffing dogs mentioned in Paragraph 2?A. They have done a great job.B. They are trained in a special way.C. They can easily learn to distinguish cancer.D. They can be seen in many Japanese hospitals.13. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 3?A. Offer readers some advice.B. Add some background information.C. Summarize the previous paragraphs.D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.14. What kind of dog is suitable for the cancer-sniffing job?A. Smart and brave.B. Active and faithful.C. Strong and patient.D. Careful and peaceful.15. What is Klaus Hackner’s opinion on cancer-sniffing dogs?A. They should work as a team.B. They need to receive more training.C. They can replace doctors in detecting cancer.D. They should be used together with traditional tests.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021年江苏海安中学高三英语第四次联考试题及参考答案
2021年江苏海安中学高三英语第四次联考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AA 21-year-old female student has become the youngest womanever to be elected as Mayor (市长) after first entering politics to campaign about food.Labor Party (工党) member Rosie Corrigan was elected as Mayor of Selby a market town in North Yorkshire, on Monday. The student’s election was unchallenged to the mayoralty, following a year serving as deputy mayor. Corrigan has just finished her second year studying politics at theUniversityofHull. A political activist since secondary school, lifelong Selby citizen Corrigan has always been ambitious. As a member of the UK Youth Parliament, she co-founded the Selby Youth council, and then went on to run for and win the local council election as a Labour candidate (候选人) aged just 18.Corrigan plan to use her year in office to further encourage political awareness in the youth of Selby. By breaking a political record of being the youngest woman ever elected inUKhistory, Corrigan hopes this will break the misunderstanding of Selby being a sleepy town with old-fashioned views. “It’s an honor to be the Mayor of my lovely hometown,” Corrigan told a newspaper. “I plan on using the year to encourage children and young people to champion their communities.”The politics student’s election has been supported whole heartedly by the politicians she has worked with throughout her early-developing career, including thebackingof former deputy Prime Minister (副首相) John Prescott. Simon Darvill said in an interview, “I hope that the success of Rosie and others like her encourages more young people to get involved in politics and change where they live for the better.”1. Which statement is true according to Paragraph 2?A. Corrigan is new to the political scene of Selby.B. Corrigan became interested in politics in childhood.C. Corrigan has been living in Selby since she was born.D. Corrigan founded the Selby Youth council by herself.2. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. Corrigan plans to further her time in office by at least a year.B. The people of Selby are passive and have out-of-date views.C. Corrigan is the youngest person ever elected inUKhistory.D. Corrigan intends to increase Selby’s youth’spolitical involvement.3. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “backing” in Paragraph 4?A. ApprovalB. AppreciationC. PraiseD. SupportBConcrete is the world's most consumed material after water. Because it already surrounds us in the built environment, researchers have been exploring the idea of using concrete to store electricity—turning buildings into giant batteries. The idea has been gaining ground as we have come to increasingly rely on renewable energy from the wind and sun: rechargeable batteries are necessary when the breeze dies down or darkness falls.Experimental concrete batteries have only managed to hold a small part of what a traditional battery does. But one team now reports in Buildings that it has developed a rechargeable original model that could represent a more than 900 percent increase in stored charge, compared with earlier attempts.A live-in concrete battery might sound unlikely. Still, "you can make a battery out of a potato," notes Aimee Byrne. In a future where sustainability is key, she likes the idea of buildings that avoid waste by providing shelter and powering electronics.Although the new design stores more than 10 times as much power as earlier attempts, it still has a long way to go: 200 square meters of it "can provide about 8 percent of the daily electricity consumption" of a typical U.S. home, Zhang says.This is not enough to compete with today's rechargeable devices. "We're getting milliamps (毫安) out of concrete batteries—we're not getting amps (安培), "Byrne says." We're getting hours as opposed to days of charge." But she adds that" concrete batteries are completely in their childhood, compared to other battery designs." The earliest batteries were simple andbulky. Researchers experimented with new materials and designs for more than a century to develop today's small devices. Byrne suggests concrete-based energy storage could undergo a similar evolution. "The whole idea is that we're looking far into the future," she says. "We're playing the long game with it."4. What can we learn about the concrete batteries?A. They become increasingly renewable.B. They are the most consumed batteries.C. They are being developed by researchers.D. They will replace energy from the wind and sun.5. Why does Byrne mention a battery out of a potato?A. To show it is easy to build concrete batteries.B. To argue it is possible to develop concrete batteries.C. To make her statement more interesting.D. To call on people to protect the environment.6. What does the underlined word "bulky" in Paragraph 5 mean?A. HeavyB. CheapC. EfficientD. Small.7. What doesByrne think of concrete batteries?A. They beat today's rechargeable devices.B. They are simple and bulky.C. They have a doubtful future.D. They have a long way to go.CWho is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color1 or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: ly not.Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.”8. Whatdoes the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?A. They're unfair.B. They're conservative.C. They're objective.D. They're strict.9. What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?A. They think themselves smart.B. They look up to great thinkers.C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs10. Why are more geniuses known to the public?A. Improved global communication.B. Less discrimination against women.C.Acceptance of victors' concepts.D. Changes in people's social positions.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Geniuses Think AlikeB. Genius Takes Many FormsC. Genius and IntelligenceD. Genius and LuckDScientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (麻省理工学院) have turned spider webs into music——creating an strange soundtrack that could help them better understand how the spiders output their complex creations and even how they communicate.The MIT team worked with Berlin-based artist Tomas Saraceno to take 2D (two-dimensional) laser (激光) scans of a spider web, which were linked together and made into a mathematical model that could recreate the web in 3Din VR (virtual reality). They also worked with MIT’s music department to create the virtual instrument.“Even though the web looks really random (随机)，there actually are a lot of inside structures and you can visualize (可视化) them and you can look at them, but it’s really hard to grasp for the human imagination or human brain to understand all these structural details,” said MIT engineering professor Markus Buehler, who presented the work on Monday at a virtual meeting of the American Chemical Society.Listening to the music while moving through the VR spider web lets you see and hear these structural changes and gives a better idea of how spiders see the world, he told CNN. “Spiders use vibrations (振动) as a way to locate themselves, to communicate with other spiders and so the idea of thinking really like a spider would experience the world was something that was very important to us as spider material scientists,” Buehler said.Spiders are able to build their webs without shelves or supports, so having a better idea of how they work could lead to the development of advanced new 3D printing techniques. “The reason why I did that is I wanted tobe able to get information really from the spider world, which is very weird and mysterious,” Buehler explained. In addition to the scientific value, Buehler said the webs are musically interesting and that you can hear the sounds the spider creates during construction. “It’s unusual and eerie and scary, but finally beautiful.” he described.12. What have MIT scientists done according to the passage?A. They have translated spider webs into sounds.B. They have made a mathematical model to produce webs.C. They have created a soundtrack to catch spiders.D. They have known how spiders communicate.13. What can we know about spider webs from paragraph 3?A. Their structures are beautiful and clear.B. Professor Markus Buehler knows them well.C. The American Chemical Society presents the result.D. They are complex for people to figure it out.14. In which field will the study be helpful?A. virtual realityB. printingC. paintingD. film-making15. What is the main idea of the passage?A. It tells us that the music created by spiders is scary.B. It shows how the researchers carry out the experiment.C. 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江苏省海安高级中学2021届高三上学期第四次调研考试英语试题学校_________ 班级__________ 姓名__________ 学号__________一、阅读选择1. How to apply for a job successfully? When you get a job interview, it is the chance that you impress the employer and prove you really are the right person for the job. The following key points may be the important steps you can take to ensure you make a good impression from the beginning.Be PreparedResearch the company thoroughly before the job interview. Read through the company website to gain a thorough understanding of what does its values, clients or audience and any technologies it uses. You should also Google the company and read any press releases. Note important issues or points you can discuss at the interview. Take copies of the job description with you to the interview. Don't he afraid of showing off, you can bet the other candidates won't be holding back!Interview QuestionsAll this preparation work will go a long way to helping you for questions you might be asked during the interview. As well as preparing for the standard questions, you also need to come up with relevant questions to ask the interviewer about the company and your role. You may want to ask something along the lines of "What's itlike to work here?", "What are the career prospects like?".TimekeepingPlan your route in advance and make a dry run to the interview location a few days beforehand to make sure you're clear on whereyou're going. Print out directions and maps from sites like Google Maps and make sure you should be there without any problems.After the InterviewIf you're unsuccessful, use it as an opportunity to improve. Ask for feedback from the interviewer.This will improve your future interview success chances; the interviewer might consider you for future vacancies (空缺)at the company based on this action alone.【小题1】What should you do at a job interview?A．Recognize who is the right employer.B．Find a chance to show your talent off.C．Impress the employer with good behavior.D．Have a good impression of the employer.【小题2】Which question can you ask the interviewer?A．What interests you when you work?B．What is the information about your clients?C．What advice will you offer to the interviewees?D．What is the promising future of the company?【小题3】It can be inferred form the passagethat .A．a proper attitude can help you get a jobB．it is impossible to get a job at the first interviewC．the interviewer can help you through the back doorD．it is unnecessary to keep cautious about an interview2. At 8: 43 p.m. Beijing time on November 3, accompanied by the thunderous roar of engines, a 57-meter-tall rocket pushed itself into the sky over Hainan Province.An increasing number of Chinese rockets have been launched in the past few years, but this one was particularly significant. It was the first launch of the new Long March 5 rocket, which is much larger than previous versions of China’s carrier rockets. Its successful launch has pushed China to the forefront of the world in terms of rocket carrying capacity (容量、能力). The heavy-lift carrier rocket will enable China to build a permanent manned space station by 2022.“China is developing very rapidly into one of the major space players,” says Brian Harvey, a space analyst and author of China in Space: The Great Leap Forward. “You will see the Chinese quite visibly begin to match the capacity of the other space powers.” “We are not satisfied with the achievements we have made in the fields of space technology. With the development of China’s sp ace program, we are trying to make contributions to human knowledge about the universe.” says Wang Chi of the National Space Science Center.For the next decade, the Tiangong Space Station will be China’s principal destination. Although not as large as the International Space Station, it will have a broadly similar capacity to perform scientific experiments. China also plans to land a small rover (探测车) on the far side of the moon in 2018, which will be a world first. Also in the advanced planning stages is a over to go to Mars.Additionally, designs for a Long March 9 rocket are being studied. With the first launch of the rocket due in 2025, China could very well be in a position to land astronauts on the moon by 2030.China’s space program is making progres s year upon year. It is quite clear that a dramatic shift in space power is taking place.【小题1】Why was the launch on Nov. 3 particularly significant?A ．It was first done from the sea in Hainan province.B ．It was the first time to launch Chinese carrier rocket.C ．It launched the biggest carrier rocket in the world.D ．It marked a new era of space exploration in China.【小题2】What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A ．Development of China’s space program.B ．China’s contributions to space stations.C ．Comments on China’s space exploration.D ．China’s achievements in space technology.【小题3】According to the text, what might China achieve for the next decade?A ．To build a manned space station.B ．To launch its Long March 5 rocket.C ．To land astronauts on the moon.D ．To perfect the International Space Station.【小题4】What may be the best title for the text?A ．The Great Event in HainanB ．China’s New LaunchC ．China’s New Space PowerD ．Space Plans for Next Decade【小题1】The ad most probably comes from the“____________”part of the newspaper.A．Education. B．History. C．Culture. D．Tourism【小题2】Where can visitors step into the well-known Victorian Street?A．York Castle Museum. B．National Railway Museum.C．York Minster. D．Clifford's Tower.【小题3】While visiting York Minster, the visitorscan .A．have sweeping views of York and countrysideB．go inside the shops and meet the folk working thereC．enjoy a treasure house of 800 years of stained glassD．see the world's fastest train and the Japanese Bullet Train【小题4】If you want to know more information about Clifford's Tower, you can .A．phone 01904 557216B．visit the website C．email to castle.museum@D．write a letter to Tower Street, York YO1 9SA4. A Whale of a TimeThe annual whale festival in Hermanus, South Africa, kicks off today. The coastal town, located on the Western Cape about 1.5 hours from Cape Town, is well-known for whale watching. It is one of the best locations in the world to witness the migration of southernfight whales. The festival, which is the only eco-arts festival in South Africa, attracts upward of 130, 000 visitors.Hermanus also takes pride in the world’s only “Whale Crier”. His job is to go around and herald the whereabouts of whales to everyone—with his horn. Fortunately, the timing of the festival almost guarantees a whale sighting—as close as a few meters from shore!The whales are, of course, the main attraction of the festival, but many more terrific activities are available. The seaside environment, with the mountains as a backdrop, makes an ideal setting to enjoy the festival’s musical performances and fantastic seafood. For those who desire more adventure, there’s open water swimming, a night run and sports challenges. And there are other festivities and entertainment for kids. With something for everyone, what more could ask for?【小题1】What’s the main attraction of the whale festival in Hermanus?A．Whale criers. B．Coastal landscape.C．Whale watching. D．Migration of fish.【小题2】What does “herald” in Paragraph 2 mean?A．Prove. B．Signal. C．Choose. D．Arrange.【小题3】What might an adventure lover prefer?A．A night run. B．Fantastic seafood.C．Musical performance. D．Seaside environment.【小题4】The underlined sentence tells us in the whalefestival___________A．nothing can be expected. B．everyone can enjoy themselves. C．everyone can ask for more. D．more fun can be expected.二、七选五5. Lack of Sleep "Switches" off GenesOne week of bad sleep can "switch off" hundreds of genes andraise the risk of a host of illnesses which is linked to higher body weights or heart disease, scientists claim.【小题1】Getting fewer than six hours' sleep per night can switch off genes in the body according to a new study.Our bodies depend on genes to produce a constant supply of proteins which are used to replace or repair damaged tissue, butafter a week of lacking in sleep some of genes stopped working.【小题2】 Scientists from Surrey University divided 26 volunteers into two groups, one of which slept for less than six hours per night for a whole week, and one of which slept for ten hours per night. At the end of the week each group was kept awake for 40 hours and donated blood samples, which were studied to examine the effects of their sleep states.【小题3】Although a week's normal sleep was enough to restore the affected genes to their normal pattern, researchers said that long periods of sleeplessness could lead to serious health problems including heart disease.【小题4】 Prof Colin Smith, one of the authors of the new paper, which was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal, said, "This is only a week of short time sleeping and it is only five and a half or six hours night. Many people have that amount of sleep for weeks, months and maybe, even years so we have no idea how much worse it might be."If these processes continue to be disordered, you could see how you are going to get damage of organs, tissues, heart disease, etc.【小题5】A．Genes in our bodies play a key role in the constant process ofself-repair.B．The group of lack of sleeping was found to have changed the function of 711 genes.C．The other participants were monitored as they slept with theirrest disturbed on some of the nights.D．The results suggest that shorter sleep provides a more permissive environment only for heart disease.E．If you are not able to repair cells and tissues that are damaged then you are going to suffer permanent ill health.F．Studies have also shown the lack of sleep can lead to some other problems, for example limiting our ability to drive a car safely. G．The findings suggest that long-lasting lack of sleep could prevent the body from fully repairing itself and raise the risk of a host of diseases.三、完形填空6. A man worked in a big company. One day, he came homefrom _______ late, tired and annoyed, to find his 6-year old son_______ him at the door. The _______ his son saw him, he asked him a question, “Daddy, how much do you make an hour?” “That’s _______of your business. If you _______ know, I make $20 an hour.” the man said angrily. “Oh,” the little boy replied, with his head down. Looking up, he said, “Daddy, may I please_______ $10?”The father was _______ and shouted at him to go back to his room because he thought his son was so _______.The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and started to get_______ angrier about the little boy’s __________. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money? After an hour __________, the man had calmed down, and started to __________. Then he went into the little boy’s room. “I’ve been thinking, maybe I was too __________ on you earlier. Here’s the $10 you asked for. ” said the man.The little boy sat __________ up, smiling. “Oh, thank youdaddy!” He yelled. Then, __________ under his pillow, he __________ some crumpled up bills. The little boy slowly __________out his money, then __________ at his father. “Daddy, I have $20 now. Can I__________ an hour of your time? Please come home __________ tomorrow.I would like to have dinner with you.”【小题1】A．school B．work C．trip D．hospital【小题2】A．standingforB．asking for C．waiting forD．playingwith【小题3】A．moment B．time C．day D．when【小题4】A．not B．no C．nothing D．none【小题5】A．have B．must C．might D．want【小题6】A．earn B．make C．1end D．borrow【小题7】A．angry B．happy C．desperate D．embarrassed 【小题8】A．selfish B．crazy C．aggressive D．innocent 【小题9】A．more B．perhaps C．even D．1ittle【小题10】A．money B．questions C．toys D．pillows 【小题11】A．about B．or else C．or so D．1ater【小题12】A．relax B．refresh C．relieve D．regret【小题13】A．hard B．kind C．soft D．gentle【小题14】A．patiently B．straight C．slowly D．1azily【小题15】A．putting B．getting C．taking D．reaching 【小题16】A．brought out B．picked out C．pulled out D．1eft out 【小题17】A．counted B．gave C．presented D．sent【小题18】A．looked down B．1ooked away C．1ooked up D．1ooked out【小题19】A．sell B．borrow C．buy D．have【小题20】A．1ate B．early C．happily D．often四、提纲类作文7. 假设你是校图书馆馆长的学生助理李华，图书馆要进行网络系统升级，请给本校的留学生朋友写一封e-mail通知相关事宜，并请他们相互转告。