高三英语总复习测试卷五
高三英语总复习:阶段性测试题 4

必修二Units 3~5质量过关检测本卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
共150分。
时间:120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题共115分)第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)略第二部分:基础知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节:单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21.Unable to work at a steady job________a terminal illness, he decided to volunteer at the local children center.A. at the cost ofB. as a result ofC. in case ofD. at the risk of答案:B考查短语。
句意:因为疾病不能找到稳定的工作,他决定在当地儿童中心做志愿者工作。
as a result of“因为,由于”;at the cost of“以……为代价”;in case of“以防,万一”;at the risk of“冒……危险;以……为赌注”。
22.Is it a wonder that________little cells can store________much energy?A. so; soB. so; suchC. such; suchD. such; so答案:D考查so与such辨析。
little表示“小”时,用such修饰;little表示“数得少”时,用so修饰。
句意:这么小的细胞能储存这么多的能量,难道不是奇迹吗?第一空little 是“小”的意思,因此用such;第二空so much/many/few/little(少)是固定表达。
23.—I'm really fed up with my Senior 3 life. There are too many exercises every day.—But you________fail if you don't work harder.A. mustB. wouldC. shallD. need答案:C考查情态动词。
河南省信阳高级中学2023届高三年级二轮复习滚动测试英语试题(含答案)

河南省信阳高级中学2023届高三年级二轮复习滚动测试5英语试题第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40 分)第一节(共15 小题;每小题 2 分,满分30 分)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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AFour winter wonderlands for cold-weather getaways◆ JW Marriott The Rosseau MuskokaBeat any holiday stress with the new HydroSpa opening at Muskoka's JW Marriott on Nov. 1.The outdoor water entertainment will be open year-round, offering multiple ways to relax including sea-salt floating pools and hot bathtubs.Stays from $349/night◆ Old Stone Inn Boutique HotelThis historic inn in Niagara Falls offers multiple ways to relax. There's Winterfest, meals enjoyed in dining domes(穹顶)housed in the inn's private square,and the Alpine Club offering roasted nuts and wine.The property will host its annual holiday market on Nov.26.Stays from $249/night◆Dromoland CastleIf you're going to go big—and further away—for New Year's, you may as well go black tie. This grand estate in western Ireland is offering a three - night celebration package, beginning either Dec.30 or 31.The event on New Year’s Eve includes a cocktail reception and six-course dinner. Guests will have access to various activities on the property's 450 acres including hunting and farming.Stays from $2,051/night◆St.Regis AspenAlong with access to many ski options,the hotel's guests can expect family-friendly fun during the week leading up toDec.25.The workshop here is a craft room where attendees can make everything from toys to gifts by hand.Stays from US $899/night21. How often is the holiday market open in Old Stone Inn Boutique HotelA. Yearly.B. Daily.C. Monthly.D. Weekly.22. What activities can you enjoy if you stay at St.Regis AspenA. Hunting.B. Floating.C. Skating.D. DIY.23. Which may enable you to have a taste of country lifeA. St.Regis Aspen.C. Dromoland Castle.B. Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel.D. JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka.BIn the August sun,it's unbearably hot in my car.I'm in Vancouver,approaching the Knight Street Bridge as I try to get home after work.It's 5:15 pm. Traffic is already slowing down and then it comes to a full stop. I'm stuck even before getting on the bridge.This has become my normal work commute(上下班往返)routine.Ahead of me is a heavily jammed on-ramp(匝道).I stare at the endless rows of vehicles,depressed.At first I think this is not how it looks. The traffic will soon start moving. Seconds pass. Minutes pass. Looking at the rows of cars and trucks glittering in the sun,I start counting—299, 300,301—and I give up.Suddenly I remember I'm one of the 300 helpless drivers.But I stayfocused. When the cars do move,I move carefully,making sure not to bump into other vehicles. Finally, I make it onto the bridge. The traffic is still crawling at a snail's pace.Tired and hungry,I become very anxious.Just then, I hear a weak sound in the distance.The sound gradually becomes louder, until I can identify it as an emergency vehicle approaching from behind. What do we do The bridge is packed.There's no room for us to move.But I'm wrong.Every single car quickly.yet carefully,moves to the side. Without thinking,f follow suit. The lane remains open for a few seconds during which the ambulance flashes through. Afterward,every car moves back.We closeup the emergency lane,ready to continue our patient wait.Back in my spot,I forget my tiredness and hunger.My anxiety is gone.I start reflecting upon what 300 fellow drivers and I just did.How did we do that?Despite our exhaustion,we collectively decided to help the stranger who needed the time more desperately than we did. We drew on our sympathy (同情心)and intelligence,requiring no directives.Although I may seem alone stuck on the bridge,I'm connected to all the other drivers. Together we could make the impossible possible.24. What did the author think of his commute routineA. It was surprising.C. It was amusing.B. It was upsetting.D. It was interesting.25. When was the author's anxiety goneA. When he was stuck in the traffic.B. After the ambulance flashed through.C. After they decided to help the stranger.D. When he heard the sound of the ambulance.26. What can we learn from the passageA. The author got on the bridge at 5:15 pm.B. Moving carefully, the author still bumped into other cars.C. Every driver made room for the ambulance automatically.D. The author followed the ambulance through the bridge.27. What can we infer from the last paragraphA. The drivers didn't make a difference.B. The author was stuck alone on the bridge.C. The author talked with the other drivers.D. People's kindness made the miracle happen.cA 2020 study in the journal Science concluded that marine heatwaves have increased more than 20-fold as a result of climate warming.The authors found that in the first decade after satellites began recording ocean temperatures(i.e.after 1981),there were 27 large marine heat waves,with an average duration of 32 days and an average peak temperature almost 8.5°F above normal;in the 2010s,there were 172,which lasted 48 days on average with an average peak temperature almost 10°F above normal.Much remains unclear about marine heat waves.Forexample,explains Nicholas Bond, research scientist at the University of Washington and Washington's state climatologist,there is the question of why so many persist for weeks or months. “There must be something else going that he lps maintain them,”he says. He notes that one explanation is that as the ocean surface warms,it gives off heat into the atmosphere that prevents cloud cover(云层)from forming,exposing the seawater to increased sunlight and further warming.However,enough is known about marine heat waves for scientists to be gravely concerned about their potential impacts. Of special note is the fact that those impacts can last long after the heat waves have disappeared.After three years of the Blob, the waters of the northeastern Pacific began to cool in 2016;but yearslater,scientists are still determining the extent to which the region'secosystem is likely to return fully to its pre-Blob status. Similarly, notes Scannell, who is a data scientist with Jupiter Intelligence,Inc.,following the 2010-11 Western Australia event,“lots of kelp(巨藻)forests died,and it takes literally decades for those ecosystems to bounce back”.Eric Oliver,a scientist from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, expressed his own opinion about the potential impact of the heat waves in tropical waters.“I think that’s really a tough issue,”he says.Life in the tropics,he notes,is adapted to“quite a narrow range of temperatures. So that's where things can get really messy. We can have complete shifts in tropical systems.”28. What can we infer from the figures listed in para.1A. The problem of marine heat waves is becoming worse.B. The satellites enable scientists to record ocean temperature precisely.C. Climate change is the main result of the marine heat waves.D. Marine heat waves have been found by scientists for about 30 years.29. What does the 2nd paragraph mainly talk aboutA. Various factors that lead to marine heat waves.B. The possible impacts of a warm ocean surface.C. The possible reason why marine heat waves last long.D. Scientists' efforts in exploring the causes of heat waves.30. What do we know about the impact of the marine heat wavesA. The impact will disappear shortly after the sea water cools.B. It may take long before the ecosystem makes a complete recovery.C. Scientists have known enough to restore the impact.D. The northeastern Pacific and Western Australia are the worst cases.31. What is Eric Oliver's attitude towards the heat waves in tropic watersA. Concerned.B. Indifferent.C. Doubtful.D. Optimistic.DPeople's ability to remember fades with age-but oneday,researchers might be able to use a simple,drug-free method to buck this trend.In a study published on 22 August in Nature Neuroscience,Robert Reinhart,a cognitive neuroscientist at Boston University in Massachusetts, and his colleagues demonstrate that zapping(刺激)the brains of adults aged over65 with weak electrical currentsrepeatedly over several days led to memory improvements that persisted for up to a month.Using a non-invasive(非侵入的,无创伤的)method of stimulating the brain known as transcranial alternating currentstimulation(TACS),which delivers electrical currents through electrodes(电极)on the surface of the scalp(头皮),Reinhart's team conducted a series of experiments on 150 people aged between 65and 88. Participants carried out a memory task in which they were asked to recall lists of 20 words that were read aloud by an experimenter. The participants underwent TACS for the entire duration of the task,which took 20 minutes.After four continuous days of this protocol,participants who received high-frequency stimulation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex(背外侧前额叶皮质)had an improved ability to remember words from the beginning of the lists,a task that depends onlong-term memory. Low-frequency zaps to the inferior parietal lobe(顶下小叶)enhanced participants' recall of items later in the lists,which involves 'working' memory—the memory that allows the brain to store information temporarily.Participants' memory performance improved over the four days—and the gains persisted even a month later. Those who had the lowest levels of general cognitive function before the study experienced the largestmemory improvements.“I was both impressed and surprised by this,by this paper,”says Simon Hanslmayr,a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Glasgow,UK. He notes that along with other scientists, he has been sceptical about whether TACS can lead to meaningful changes in cognition. One issue has been that TACS devices generate electrical currents much weaker than those created by other methods of stimulating the brain,so it hasn't always been clear whether they can transmit enough electricity to the brain to modify its function. However, the authors of this study convincingly showed that their protocol was linked to “consistent and quite strong improvements in memory”,Hanslmayr says.32. What does the underlined word “buck”mean in paragraph 1A. Start.B. Set.C. Follow.D. Resist.33. What can we learn about the experimentsA. The experiments involved people aged over 65 and young students with good memory.B. Participants were required to recall lists of 20 words when they read the words aloud.C. Stimulating the inferior parietal lobe with-low-frequency boosted the short-term memory.D. High frequency stimulation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex improved 'working' memory.34. Why has Simon Hanslmayr been sceptical about TACSA. The electricity sent by TACS is not sufficient to guarantee meaningful changes in cognition.B. The people who have poor cognitive function experienced the least memory improvements.C. TACS devices generate electrical currents as weak as those created by other methods.D. TACS devices cannot ensure consistent and quite strong improvements in memory. 35. What is the text mainly aboutA. TACS can lead to insignificant changes in cognition.B. TACS can help people with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.C. Brain stimulation leads to improvements in memory.D. Brain stimulation benefits those with poor cognitive function most.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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
综合能力测试五湖北红对勾高三英语一轮复习

综合能力测试五时间:120分钟满分:150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)请听下面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 do they mainly talk about?A. The rain.B. The jacketC. The weather.2. What can we infer from the talk?A. The woman is on vacation now.B. The woman is a little worried.C. The woman is not eager to find a job.3. What did the woman do just after high school?A. She played in a band.B. She started a new company.C. She worked as a saleswoman.4. How much will the woman lend the man?A. 6 dollars.B. 7 dollars.C. 4 dollars.5. What does the man offer to do?A. Call her a taxi.B. Telephone Lisa.C. Ride his car.第二节:(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)请听下面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,每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
高三英语二轮专题复习题型五 文章结构题

十四、文章结构题一、篇章结构题(2018·“六校联盟”第三次联考)Careers in zoology are extremely varied and unique,and can provide incredible learning and work opportunities for anyone devoted to animal studies and welfare.Zoology,or the study of animals,is a wide field with many specialties,including research,conservation,veterinary(兽医的) medicine,and the care of animals.For people with a love of animals and some training,dreams of careers in zoology may come true.Some careers in zoology focus on research and scientific studies.These careers may allow those with a good theoretical science background to develop and run studies that improve human understanding of the animal world.Research in zoology can help create safer and more effective products for animals or can teach humans more about animal behavior in order to aid in conservation,breeding programs,and habitat preservation.Careers in zoology that focus on conservation attach great importance to the continued survival and increased protection of animal species.Conservationists may work with political groups or governments to help make laws to protect and preserve animals,or may work in the field gathering information on potential threats to the health of global ecosystems.Some conservationists work in educational fields,trying to improve human efforts to save animals from extinction.Animals are subject to illness and injury,and some careers in zoology help to create a safe,stable animal population.Veterinary medicine is an important specialty field,and may take several years of intensive training to qualify as a certified veterinarian.While many veterinarians focus on the small-animal practice of domestic pets,vets in rural areas often work with large farm animalsand more adventurous veterinarians may work with exotic species in zoos and wildlife preserves.Humans love to observe animals,and modern-day zoos and wildlife preserves help meet that interest while providing facilities to assist with conservation programs.Zoology careers in zoos can range from overseeing breeding programs,to creating the proper diet for a deer,or to cleaning the tiger’s cage.Many volunteer and entry-level jobs are available for people that love animals.语篇解读文章介绍了动物学相关职业的多样性,并就四种相关的职业进行了具体讲解。
高三英语总复习:阶段性测试题 2

必修一Units 3~5质量过关检测本卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
共150分。
时间:120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题共115分)第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)略第二部分:基础知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节:单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21.Most children in Great Britain are educated at the public________.A. expenseB. chargeC. payD. fare答案:A考查名词。
句意:英国儿童靠公费接受教育。
at the public expense“靠公费”。
22.—Would you________a drink?—No, thanks. I have given up drinking.A. care aboutB. care forC. care ofD. take care of答案:B考查动词短语。
care for“愿意,喜欢,关心”;care about “在乎,忧虑,关心”;care of“(信件)由某人转交”;take care of“照顾,照料”。
23.The girl nodded with a smile as if she had________his mind.A.read B.foundC.watched D.noticed答案:A句意:女孩笑着点了点头,好像她已经读懂了他的心思。
read one's mind“读懂某人的心思”。
24.Mr Clark working in our company is from the United States. But he is a Canadian________.A. by originB. by natureC. by sourceD. by history答案:A考查短语。
2022年高三总复习英语AB检测卷 Tales of the unexplained

A卷| 单元语基巩固卷Ⅰ.单句语法填空1.For a sudden heart failure, the single best chance for survival (survive) is having someone nearby step in and do CPR quickly.2.Expressing our sadness can get comfort and compassion from those who care about us, strengthening (strength) our bonds.3.Mr. Black was said to be the only witness to the car accident.4.It occurred to me that I had left the door unlocked.5.He may possibly (possibility) decide not to come, in which case there's no problem.6.Supernatural is a more limited term, referring to a supposed existence (exist) beyond the natural world.Ⅱ.选词填空1.The editor was making_up an interesting story to catch the readers' attention.2.Her failure in the match is due_to lack of support.3.A famous detective has been sent on the spot to look_into this matter.4.They have stepped_up their efforts to search the buildings for survivors of the earthquake.5.If you love someone, you will like all that belongs_to him or her.6.We were hoping for a full team today but only five players showed_up.Ⅲ.完成句子/句式升级1. The results are_due at the end of this month.预计本月底会有结果。
江苏专用05-2024年高考英语一轮复习测试卷(原卷版)

A.Husband and wife.B.Teacher and student.C.Shop assistant and customer.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
17.Who is the speaker probably talking to?
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。
A
(2023届浙江省台州市高三上学期第一次教学质量评估试题)
The courses below bring together heart and mind expanding materials designed to inspire your personal growth and expand your awareness of all that is happening in our world.
A.Finding a job.
B.Entering the adult world.
C.Working in a strange environment.
9.What is the woman interested in?
A.Human resource.
B.Chain store operations.
A.By talent.B.By hard work.C.By a little pressure.
12.How many points did the woman score?
A.62.B.70.C.99.
13.Where are the speakers?
高三英语总复习同步练习8-5

Unit 5Meeting your ancestors Ⅰ.单词拼写1.________(不知怎么地)the thieves had managed to get in through a tiny bathroom window.2.The mayor________(称赞)the fireman's bravery in his speech.3.Passengers were asked to________(确认)their own suitcases before they were put on the plane.4.________(原始)people lived in caves and they often had to go hungry.5.After a few years of practice, he became very________(熟练的)at drawing.6.Y our name has been d________from the list.7.Don't hurry. We have a________time.8.The results of this survey can be divided into three main c________.9.He a________his speed, hoping to catch up with all the other athletes ahead of him.10.Millions of people will face s________next year as a result of the drought.答案:1.Somehow 2.applauded 3.identify 4.Primitive5.skillful 6.deleted7.ample8.categories9.accelerates10.starvationⅡ.完成句子1.Whenever we are in trouble, we must________ ________(向前看)and encourage ourselves.2.This job is open to all,________ ________(不管)previous experience.3.The history of this country can________ ________ ______(追溯到)the Stone Age.4.________ ________(要是……就好了)we could have a day off tomorrow.5.________ ________(假定)the task is finished, where can we have a holiday?答案:1.look ahead 2.regardless of 3.date back to/date from 4.If only 5.Assuming thatⅢ.单项填空1.More attention is to be paid to energy exploration to find_____ ___energy.A.traditional B.alternativeC.available D.inexpensive答案:B考查形容词。
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2019届高三英语总复习测试卷五一、阅读理解。
A【江西省新余市第一中学2019届高三下学期全真模拟】The best bikes for the beginnersWhen it comes to purchasing your first bike,the choice is endless,making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the best buys on the market right now.Boardman CX CompThis is a cross-country bike,and it’s so versatile(多用途的)that you can handle any terrain(地势)on it,making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects. If you leave on the thick tires it comes with,it can ride on various paths and can even handle some less demanding mountain bike routes. Alternatively,put on thin,slick tires and treat it as a road bike. It has basket and comes with Shimano Sora gears,which are outstanding for its price.&650,HalfordsPlanet X RT-58 v2Planet C is based in Yorkshire,which means you’d probably have to buy this bike without seeing i t. But it’s worth it,because this is an excellent machine at a lower price. Planet X is a highly rated manufacture and this model comes with Shimano Sora gears.&439,Planet XSpecialized Allez ESSpecialized is one of the biggest and most popular brands in cycling,and this is its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components from front to back and you’ll look great out on the road.&575,Evans CyclesBoardman Road Team CarbonIf you can push budget further still,this bike is worth the extra investment. The frame is made entirely from carbon,which is lighter,faster and more comfortable than the composition metal models above and gives you an all-round more enjoyable ride. It also means that if you get really serious about cycling,you don’t have to upgrade as quickly as you would with a cheaper bike.&800,Halfords1. Compared with other bikes,what is the strength of the Boardman CX Comp?A. Its outstanding priceB. Its Shimano Sora gearsC. Dealing with any terrainD. Putting on very firm tires2. Which is suitable for you if you want to buy at an economical price but with Shimano Sora gears?A. Planet X RT-58 v2B. Specialized Allez ESC. Boardman CX CompD. Boardman Road Team Carbon3. What can we know about the bikes mentioned in the text?A. The second has sold out so fast.B. You should be careful when riding the third.C. The forth is very expensive but with special material.D. You can only ride the first on the mountainous road.B【广东省佛山市南海区南海中学2019届高三考前七校联合体高考冲刺交流】Generally speaking,government regulations normally ban anything from smoking in publicplaces to parking in certain zones. But officials in the Brazilian town of Biritiba Mirim, 70km (45miles) east of Sao Paulo,have gone far beyond that. They plan to prohibit residents from dying early because the local cemetery(墓地) has reached full capacity.There’s no more room to bury the dead,they can’t be cremated(火化) and laws forbid a new cemetery. So the mayor has proposed a strange solution: outlaw death. Mayor Roberto Pereira says the bill is meant as a protest against federal regulations that prohibit new or expanded cemeteries in preservation areas. “They have not taken local demands into consideration”,he claims.A 2019 decree(法令) by Brazil’s National Environment Council forbids burial grounds in protected areas. Mr. Pereira wants to build a new cemetery,but the project has been stopped because98% of Biritiba Mirim is considered as a preservation area.Biritiba Mirim,a town of 28,000 inhabitants,not only wants to prohibit residents from passingaway. The bill also calls on people to take care of their health in order to avoid death. “I haven’t got a job,nor am I healthy. And now th ey say I can’t die. That’s ridiculous,” Amarido do Prado,anunemployed resident said.The city council is expected to vote on the regulation next week. “Of course the bill is laughable,illegal,and will never be approved,” said Gilson Soares de Campos,an assistant of the mayor. “But can you think of a better resolution to persuade the government to change the environmental decree that is prohibiting us from building a new cemetery?” The bill states that “offenders will be held responsible for their acts.” However,it does not say what the punishment will be.4. What is the bill to be proposed by the officials in Biritiba Mirim?A. Ban on building a new cemetery.B. Ban on parking in certain zones.C. Forbidding buried grounds in preservation.D. Prohibiting residents from dying early.5. What can we infer from the phrase “have gone far beyond that” in the first paragraph?A. The officials in Biritiba Mirim have made these regulations.B. The officials in Biritiba Mirim have been to many places around the world.C. The bill to be proposed by officials in Biritiba Mirim is much too unexpected.D. The officials in Biritiba Mirim have built too many cemeteries in their town.6. What’s the attitude of the mayor of Biritiba Mirim towards the federal regulations?A. He gives strong backing to them.B. He objects to them.C. He remains silent about them.D. He asks the residents for advice on them.7. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A. The bill has come into effect but it doesn’t state clearly what punishments the offenders will receive.B. The residents of the town sing high praise for the bill.C. The government is going to change the unreasonable and laughable decree.D. No better resolution of the problems has been thought out.C【江西省新余市第一中学2019届高三下学期全真模拟考试】Over a hundred years ago in 1911,something strange was found in the glaciers of Antarctica. Grilffith Taylor—an Australian geologist,had discovered a blood red steam pouring out of the ice cascades(瀑布)of Talor Glacier! Popularly known as the Blood Falls,scientists had not been able to find the reason behind the blood red liquid flowing through the ice---until recently. The mystery of the Blood Falls had finally been solved.When these falls were first discovered,scientists had believed that the red colour came from a large amount of red algae(海藻)concentrated in the water. Red algae contain a pigment(色素)which reflects red light,making the algae appear red.This theory made sense,until it was later found that algae do not play a part in the red color1 of the flowing liquid at all. What really causes Talor Glacier’s waters appear blood red,is the presence of iron oxide in the liquid. The waters of the blood falls are rich in salt and iron content,and when this water comes in contact with the air,it turns red—just like rust! The water in these falls is often referred to as “brine” by s cientists because of the high salt content in the water.This reasoning behind the red color1 s of the falls was found back in 2019. However,the entire mystery had not yet been solved. How is it then,that the Blood Falls are not frozen?Researchers at the University of Colorado and University of Alaska found that inside the glacier,there was a network of channels and reservoirs that move the water around. Salt water has a lower freezing temperature. In addition,when any substance undergoes a change in state,it gives off heat. Therefore,the brine actually warm itself up while it’s freezing! How this works,is that when the brine is flowing through the Talor Glacier,some of it does freeze. As a result of changing state from liquid to ice,the brine gives off heat. This heat is enough to keep the rest of the rest of the brine in liquid form,which is why it flows out of the glacier.Incredible new chemistry facts found,any mystery solved!8. According to the text,the red algae theory was once considered ________.A. ridiculousB. reasonableC. impracticalD. complex9. Why does the Blood Falls look red in colour?A. Because there is too much salt and iron in its water.B. Because its liquid is rich in red algae.C. Because the following liquid reflects and sunlightD. Because the air is thin and rare in Antarctica.10. What is the main reason for the Blood Fall’s not freezing?A. The water continued flowing constantly.B. There is too much salt in the water.C. The brine gives off heat while freezingD. Temperatures aren’t high enough for flowing water.11. What is the passage mainly about?A. The discovery of the blood glacier.B. The birth of the Talor Glacier.C. The flowing red water in Antarctica.D. The mystery of the Blood Falls.D【广东省中山一中、仲元中学等七校2019届高三第一次(8月)联考】On January 13,2019,France became the first country in the world to pass a law requiring supermarkets to donate food that is approaching its expiration date (保质期) instead of throwing it away. The regulation that applies to supermarkets over 4,000 square feet requires stores to sign official donation agreements with local food banks.The law also makes it illegal for stores to pour water over nearly-expired food,or store it inside locked warehouses until it is picked up by the garbage trucks. These measures are often undertaken by supermarkets to prevent the hungry from searching for food through the dustbins.Though that may appear cruel,the stores claim they do it to avoid potential food poisoning that could occur if the product is on its way past its expiry. Those who do not obey the new law face the risk of heavy fines.Also, excess goods like yogurt or milk that are likely to go bad quickly are now allowed to be donated directly to the food banks. Though this has always been possible,the current process is long and complex,making it difficult for producers to give away the food in a timely manner.France’s food banks are of course thrilled about the possibility of receiving extra food. Jacques Bailet,who heads a network of French food banks called the Banques Alimentaires,says that of the 110,000 tons of goods received annually,only 36,000 tons comes from supermarkets. Bailet estimates (估计) that just a 15% increase in supermarket donations would translate to over 10 million additional meals to feed the hungry each year.Though this is a great first step,Arash Dermabarsh,the activist responsible for the grassroots movement that led to the ban,is not done. He now wants to extend the law to other places like restaurants and also try to convince other countries in the European Union to pass similar regulations. These steps are necessary because of the over 9 million tons of food wasted in France;an astonishing 67% is thrown away by consumers,with supermarkets and restaurants making up the rest.12. What should stores do with nearly-expired food?A. Throw it away.B. Send it to the hungry.C. Store it in refrigerators.D. Give it away to food banks.13. What does the underlined word “excess” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Extra.B. Cheap.C. Seasonal.D. Returned.14. What might Bailet agree with about the French food banks?A. They have a lot of expired food.B. They will get much benefit from the law.C. Their food is enough for the people in need.D. Their food mainly comes from supermarkets.15. What does Dermabarsh plan to do?A. Build more food banks in France.B. Make the law take effect in more places.C. Organize a campaign to promote this law.D. Raise consumers awareness of waste reduction.E【甘肃省兰州第一中学2019届高三上学期期中考试】You’re probably most familiar with college dictionaries,often called abridged dictionaries.Although abridged means ―shortened,these dictionaries contain more than 150,000entries and provide detailed definitions that are sufficient for most college students and general users.16.__________.Webster’sⅡ New Riverside University Dictionary and the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language are college dictionaries.Unabridged dictionaries contain as many as 500,000 entries and provide detailed definitions and extensive word histories (etymologies词源).17.__________.Unabridged dictionaries include theOxford English Dictionary and the Random House Dictionary of the English Language.18.__________.Some entries also include plurals and capitalized forms,synonyms, antonyms,and derivatives.Americanisms and etymologies may be provided along with usage notes,cross-references,and idioms. If you prefer using the dictionary on a computer,you can obtain CD-ROM versions of many major dictionaries.In addition,you can access numerous dictionaries,such as WWWebster’s Dictionary,on the Internet.19.__________.Online dictionaries also offer additional features,such as word games,language tips,and amusing facts about words.Some online dictionary services allow you to access numerous dictionaries,both general and specialized,in on search.20.__________.For example,there are dictionaries for the specialized vocabularies of law,computer technology,and medicine.In addition,there are dictionaries of synonyms,cliche’s,slang,and even regional expressions,such as the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE).There are also dictionaries of foreign languages,famous people’s names,literary characters’ names and place names.A.Specialized dictionaries provide in-depth information about a certain field.B.These dictionaries,possibly in several volumes and mostly found in libraries,areexcellent sources for scholarly inquiries.C.But dictionaries these days do not judge how a word should be used.They simply describehow people use them,and Random House,for example,have free online services.D.Online dictionaries allow you to enter a search word to see a definition,and sometimeseven an illustration.E.College dictionaries also contain separate lists of abbreviations,biographical andgeographical names,foreign words and phrases,and tables of measures.F.A dictionary entry has many elements: multiple definitions,syllabication,preferred spelling and pronunciation,and part-of-speech labels.G.Many of the 10,000 new words in the Eleventh Edition of the Collegiate Dictionary involve computers.二、完形填空。