高三下学期3月联考英语试题 (2)
湖南省九校2024届高三下学期第二次联考英语试卷(含答案)
湖南省九校2024届高三下学期第二次联考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Beijing People's Art Theater, arguably the most famous professional theater company in China, will present Teahouse by Lao She, which is the cornerstone of its repertory (剧目), as its New York City (NYC) appearance.Teahouse will play at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts in NYC from 27 Nov. 1 Dec. this year. The production will be performed in Mandarin Chinese with simultaneous (同时的) English translation through headphones.Teahouse is set in a typical, old Beijing teahouse and follows the lives of the owner and his customers through three stages in modern Chinese history, from approximately 1898 to 1948. It brings a cast of over sixty actors delivering their characteristic performance. Together, they reflected the changes in the then Chinese society through the Yutai Teahouse, a place where people from all walks of life came together.The production in NYC will be the final stop of a U. S. tour that has also included performances in Houston and Los Angeles. As a well-received classic in its homeland, Teahouse is a must-see for everyone interested in contemporary Chinese literature, and anyone interested in catching a glimpse of the remarkable changes in modern China within two hours and thirty minutes.Tickets are now available to purchase for the price of just $100 apiece (每人) at the booking office. You will enjoy a 5% discount off the price if you purchase through our website or app. For our local theatergoers who have bought our yearly plan, an extra 5% discount will also come your way.1．What can the audience enjoy while watching Teahouse?A. Classical Chinese music.B. Distinctive group performance.C. Grand stage sets.D. Translation on the screen.2．Who are most suited for this play?A. Devoted theatergoers.B. Literary critics.C. China enthusiasts.D. English speakers.3．How much does an out-of-town tourist need to pay for two tickets online?A. 180 dollars.B. 190 dollars.C. 195 dollars.D. 200 dollars.I was sitting in between my parents on a 15-hour flight from Toronto to Seoul, where Iwas going to negotiate a book project. My Airbnb had enough room for us all. So when my parents brought it up as a half-joke that they would come, too, I didn't think it was unreasonable.I was merely 8 when we embarked on our immigration journey. Korea was their country. They wouldn't need me there as they did in Canada. But the first week proved to be rough. We were upside down with the time change. My father announced that the first thing they wanted to do was visit my grandma's grave (坟墓) . We had discussed visiting a few relatives, but going to grandma's grave had never come up. It was starting: family obligations seized my work time. "You guys go, I said. While my father showered, my mother took me aside. "Your dad has always been counting the days for the moment when he can show her how well you grew up. "I laughed but I was deeply moved. So I decided to accompany them.As we approached the graveyard, I gathered some colored wildflowers from the parking lot and tied them with a long piece of grass. My parents got busy weeding around the headstone. "Your name is on the back, my father said. "See here?" I looked, and there was my Korean name carved beside those of my siblings and cousins. It felt odd to see our names on the headstone all of us, the living and dead, connected. I saw a link in a chain that stretches generations back.I didn't know how to tell them that the trip was amazing. I realized how I was intertwined with them, and they were interwoven into me. We don't belong to languages or countries. My grandma died only four months before we moved to Canada, when she was too frail (虚弱的) to make the trip. I hope she knows that we did take her, and that maybe all we have is each other.4．What was the main reason for the author's trip to Seoul?A. To visit grandma's graveyard.B. To have a family reunion.C. To work on a project.D. To accompany his parents.5．Why did the author initially decline to visit his grandma's grave?A. He was exhausted from the flight.B. He had work commitments.C. He liked visiting other relatives better.D. He preferred exploring alone.6．Why did the author's father want to take him to grandma's grave?A. To introduce the author to relatives.B. To fulfil a long-awaited wish.C. To observe a family ceremony.D. To help with weeding.7．What did the author realize during the trip?A. Never forget our home country.B. Family is a bridge to our future.C. The world is one big family.D. Home is the bond with people.Humans eat an astonishing amount of meat every year-some 800 billion pounds of it, enough flesh to fill roughly 28 million dump trucks. Our desire for meat, particularly in industrialized countries like the United States, is one reason why the planet is warming as fast as it is. Raising animals consumes a lot of land that could otherwise soak up carbon. Cows. sheep, and goats give out heat-trapping methane (甲烷) . And to grow the corn, soy, and other plants that those animals eat, farmers spray fertilizer that emits nitrous oxide (一氧化二氮) , another planet-warming gas.Cutting out meat sounds like an effective approach. But what would happen if everyone actually stopped eating meat tomorrow? Such a quick shift probably wouldn't cause the sortconsequence could be quite chaotic, causing different problems.Researchers say the economic damage caused by the sudden disappearance of meat would fall disproportionately on low-income countries with farming economies, like Niger or Kenya, where farming and raising livestock are critical sources of income. Getting rid of livestock overnight would not only deprive many people of essential nutrients, but also threaten food security, especially in regions like South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Besides, there's the issue of cultural damage. Taking away meat, according to Wilson Warren, a history professor at Western Michigan University, would do more than just deprive Americans of hot dogs and hamburgers and Italians of salami.Rejecting meat entirely, let alone immediately, isn't an ideal solution to the climate crisis. Dutkiewicz, a political economist at the Pratt Institute, suggested using guidelines established by the EAT-Lancet Commission, an international group of scientists who have designed a diet intended to give people the nutrients they need without destroying the planet.8．What can be inferred from the first paragraph?A. Feeding animals costs more than growing plants.B. The USA consumes the most meat annually.C. Meat consumption may increase global warming.D. Fertilizer should be banned around the world.9．What does the underlined word "turmoil" mean in paragraph 2?A. Prediction.B. Disorder.C. Pollution.D. Shortage. 10．Abandoning meat immediately might lead to ______.A. the global crisisB. improved well-beingC. cultural diversityD. food safety issues11．What might the author continue talking about?A. The declining meat industry.B. Specific diet suggestions.C. Global climate crisis.D. Farmers' protest.One of the world's greenest office buildings will formally open its doors this week. It's a project of the environmentally progressive Bullitt Foundation. Its ambition is bold: to showcase an entirely self-sustaining office building hoping that others will create similar projects.The first thing that strikes you about the new Bullitt Center is an emphasis on walking. "In a building this size, any place else in Seattle it would have two elevators. Here, the stairway is obvious and attractive," says Denis Hayes, CEO of the foundation. He explains there is an elevator, but it's well-hidden. The staircase encourages exercise and the concept helps cut down on energy use.This is one of dozens of visionary decisions that went into this building. "It has eyes, ears, a nervous system and a brain and it responds to its environment in a way that seeks to optimize (优化) things," he says. He points across the street to a mini weather station. It sends data to the building so it can decide what it should do to conserve energy."I think it's fair to say we were all a bit skeptical in the beginning, "says Chris Rogers, the founder of a firm in cooperation with the foundation. Rogers and the others set out to meet the ambitious goals of the Living Building Challenge, a green building standard set by local architects.Clearly this building is not for everyone. If you think of it as simply an office building, it was relatively pricey to design and build. But if you view it as a laboratory, an educational center and a bold effort to change how things are built, the calculation changes.Still, one could wonder, is it possible to build more with similar self-sustaining features at a reasonable cost? "If this building isn't reproducible, then this experiment will have failed, says Rogers. But if it is successful, he's optimistic others will follow the foundation's lead. Rogers points out that over the past couple of decades, many builders have been integrating green elements into their buildings.12．What motivates the designers to highlight the stairway?A. To beautify the building.B. To offer convenience.C. To hide the elevator.D. To conserve energy.13．Which description best summarizes the Bullitt Center according to paragraph 3?A. A living organism.B. A first responder.C. A brain system.D. A data base.14．Which argument does Chris Rogers hold probably?A. It is reasonable to hold doubt in the building's future.B. The building has been inspired by previous efforts.C. The reproduction of the building is crucial.D. The building stands for a progressive force.15．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Look Inside The World's Greenest BuildingB. The Outlook For Green Buildings Is PromisingC. How Can We Build More Green Buildings?D. Will This Super Green Building Be Copied?二、七选五16．Those who consciously focus on each inhalation (吸气) and exhalation (呼气) could gain some impressive health benefits, especially for those that struggle with meditation (冥想) .A new controlled study among 108 participants (divided into two groups: breathing and meditation) found that over the course of a month, five minutes of daily breath techniques provided similar benefits to mood and anxiety as five minutes of meditation.①______The study suggests breathing exercises may be a more "effective and powerful" mental health tool than meditation in the treatment of anxiety.②______Those who spent five minutes working on their breath each day showed the most stress relief at the end of the month, with day-on-day improvements in their mental and physiological health.What's more, the study tested three different breathing techniques. ③______Participants who were asked to practice cyclic sighing-when exhalations are pronounced and prolonged-showed greater improvements than those who were asked to practice box breathing-when inhalation, a pause, and exhalation all match in duration—or cyclic hyperventilation (强力呼吸)—when inhalations are longer and exhalations are shorter.Previous studies have shown that inhalations increase heart rate while exhalations decrease it. Perhaps that's why cyclic sighing is so effective in relaxing the body and mind. Box breathing, on the other hand, is often used by military personnel to remain calm. ④______As humans, we never fully have control over our bodies. ⑤______ Practicing a moment of control, even simply to sigh, could be just what the doctor ordered.A. One of them seemed to perform the best.B. That is a reality which shouldn't go unnoticed.C. Each of the techniques showed the same benefit.D. Cyclic hyperventilation, on occasion, is used to relieve panic.E. In fact, participants from the breathing group were even better off.F. During the study, participants reported on their mood and vital signs.G. There's something about controlled breathing that seems to set it apart.三、完形填空（15空）Power of Perseverance (毅力)When David was in high school, he faced bullying (欺负) from his schoolmates, whichovercoming his difficulties.After graduation, David had a dream of becoming a successful businessman. However,opportunities for growth and success.17．A. prepare B. bet C. struggle D. run18．A. doubt B. ability C. average D. circumstance19．A. inspired B. defeated C. concerned D. touched20．A. fame B. growth C. survival D. escape21．A. complained B. thought C. trembled D. persevered22．A. energy B. ambition C. connection D. courage23．A. launched B. polished C. expanded D. rebuilt24．A. unsteadily B. surely C. suddenly D. likely25．A. take up B. take in C. take off D. take over26．A. hurried B. stole C. developed D. broke27．A. willpower B. productivity C. luck D. creativity28．A. stepping-stone B. milestone C. flashlight D. roadblock29．A. require B. motivate C. remind D. guide30．A. journey B. focus C. vision D. interest31．A. fantasy B. right C. belief D. potential四、短文填空32．Chinese ancient civilisation has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in ①______ (it) history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.At the ②______ (begin), written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu animal bones and shells on which symbols ③______ (carve) by ancient Chinese people.By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols ④______ (become) a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided⑤______ (geographical) , leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of ⑥______Qin Dynasty.Emperor Qinshihuang unified the seven major states into one ⑦______ (unite) country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. Today, no matter where Chinese people live or ⑧______ dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.Written Chinese has also become an important means ⑨______which China's present is connected with its past. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen as an art form. ⑩______ (know) as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.五、书面表达33．假如你在一个网络论坛上发现外国网友提出了一个英语问题:"What do you want to do most with AI (人工智能)? ",请你用英语进行回复, 内容包括:1.回答问题；2.简述理由。
湖北省八市联考2024届高三下学期3月联考英语试卷(含答案)
湖北省八市联考2024届高三下学期3月联考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解With so many options for short, beautiful walks in Queenstown, you are truly spoiled for choice. Here's a list of local picks that will help you discover the best walks around Queenstown, a walkers' paradise, for every age and ability.Tiki TrailFor one of the best views of Queenstown and a decent workout, climb the Tiki Trail up to the Skyline Gondola building. Starting at the base of the Gondola, the Tiki Trail winds its way steeply through trees towards the lookout at the top.Choose to hike back to Queenstown. Or if the climb has gotten the better of you, sit back, relax and catch a ride in the Skyline Gondola.Queenstown GardensThe Queenstown Gardens Trail is a wheelchair-accessible trail just a few minutes from central Queenstown. The flat, easy track has spectacular views of Lake Whakatipu, Cecil Peak, and Walter Peak and the manicured gardens are beautiful year-round.You could spend hours here exploring the rose gardens or playing disc golf. If you're tight on time, the loop around the shore of Lake Whakatipu takes less than an hour to complete.Arrow River TrailStarting in historic Arrowtown, a walk along the Arrow River Trail is a must-do for any visitor to Queenstown.The track will have you filling your camera memory, especially in autumn due to the explosion of colours on the trees. From here, you can cross the bridge and walk back along the riverside or go back the way you came. Back in Arrowtown, it's lovely to walk along the river and amongst the trees before rejoining Arrowtown's quaint streets to admire the caféculture, discover the region's history or grab a pint in the sunshine.Ben Lomond TrackBen Lomond will greet you from the moment you arrive in town. Not for the faint-hearted or inexperienced, this demanding climb is a full-day mission with a spectacular reward.Walkers aiming for the summit should be fully equipped and allow six to eight hours, depending on the conditions. Be prepared for snow and ice above the bush line from April toNovember.1．Which place is a better choice for the disabled?A. Tiki Trail.B. Arrow River Trail.C. Queenstown Gardens.D. Ben Lomond Track.2．What can visitors do in Arrow River Trail?A. Appreciate the rose fragrance.B. Experience demanding climb.C. Have a bird-eye view of Queenstown.D. Learn about the local history.3．What is the purpose of the passage?A. To compare things.B. To inform readers.C. To uncover the unseen.D. To warn readers."Hello. You are you and I am I. We are people, also known as humans. This makes us different from most of the things on Earth. "This fairly straightforward observation is the opening spread of Like, written by Annie Barrows. It establishes a somewhat odd yet matter-of-fact tone with a young boy addressing the reader.following spread, which carefully thinks about the ways in which people are different from one specific thing on Earth, "We are not at all like tin cans. We are not shaped like tin cans. We cannot hold tomato sauce like tin cans. If you open up our lids, nothing good happens. We are not at all like tin cans. "The target audience will no doubt be amused, as was I, and perhaps reassured.Like next matches people with the swimming pools, "We are a little bit more like a swimming pool than a tin can. We have water and chemicals and dirt inside us. But unlike a swimming pool we don't have people splashing around inside us. "Mushrooms, we learn, differ from tin cans and swimming pools by being alive, and by growing and reproducing-human traits, too! Mushrooms, however, don't have mouths and brains. But wait: Hyenas have all that. "They run around really fast, like we do... But hyenas don't say words. They don't tell stories. They don't get embarrassed, even when they're caught eating something off the ground.Where to go from there? "Look at all these people, the text exclaims over the illustration full of people of seemingly every size, shape, color, age and means of mobility. "They are not exactly like us. But they are more like us than they are different.""I am more like you than I am like most of the things on Earth, the narrator concludes. "I'm glad. I'd rather be like you than a mushroom"-an appealing and inarguable understanding.4．What does the underlined word "quizzical" mean in the second paragraph?A. Definite.B. Consistent.C. Unusual.D. Ambiguous. 5．According to the passage, which of the following is most like humans?A. Hyenas.B. Tin cans.C. Mushrooms.D. Swimming pools. 6．How is the writer's idea mainly developed in the passage?A. By describing in details.B. By making comparisons.C. By analyzing causes and effects.D. By presenting problems and solutions. 7．Where is the text most probably taken from?A. An animal encyclopedia.B. A story entry.C. A philosophical textbook.D. A book review.The hens look up at me from their nesting boxes. They seem slightly annoyed but unsurprised. A child runs up, pushes one of the chickens aside, and snatches two eggs. Around me, a half-dozen more children and adults collect eggs while a half-dozen others hand-feed dried mealworms to birds flocking around our ankles. I reach for an egg from an empty nest. There is something perfect about the way it fits warmly in the palm of my hand before I transfer it into a pretty wire basket provided to me by my hosts.The egg harvest is a brief, carefully designed agritourism experience offering an experience of the labor rather than just having a bite of food. Snatching a few eggs and uprooting a few vegetables on the farm tour don't constitute a full day's work, but it is also a useful reminder that food doesn't just magically appear on restaurant plates and grocery store shelves. Of course, visitors can take those eggs home or bring them to the on-farm restaurant, Clay, where a chef will use them to prepare breakfast.A few centuries of industrialization, urbanization, and globalization have collected people into cities, but the attraction of the countryside has always remained. In the new urban-centered world, enterprising farmers have found plenty of opportunities to sell their rural lifestyle along with their crops. Italy promoted the modern model for combining agriculture and tourism in the wake of World War II, when the national government encouraged rural populations to continue producing food rather than move to urban areas in search of more profitable jobs.Agritourism acts as an umbrella term for a wide variety of activities that take place on farms, including farmstays, where guests sleep on-site. For varying investments of time, energy, and money, anyone can engage in our farming system, giving consumers a peek behind the farm-to-table world.8．Why does the author describe children and adults collecting eggs in the beginning?A. To introduce agritourism.B. To describe the use of eggs.C. To show the innocence of the children.D. To emphasize the happiness of the children and adults.9．What is accessible to consumers in agritourism activities?A. Engaging in planting vegetables in person.B. Doing some simple but meaningful farm-work.C. Enjoying some self-made egg products on the farm.D. Clarifying the farm-to-table concept through practice.10．What can you learn from the last two paragraphs?A. The appeal of rural life gradually fade away due to industrialization.B. The desire to search for more well-paid jobs accelerated the speed of agritourism.C. Italian government's calls contributed a lot to the trend of moving from villages to cities.D. Promising farmers were dedicated to promoting their lifestyle along with agricultural products.11．What is the author's attitude toward agritourism?A. Doubtful.B. Dismissive.C. Supportive.D. Sympathetic.Chinese scientists have created a breakthrough fibre that can be woven into warm, lightweight clothing using aerogel, a thermal insulation (热绝缘) material mainly used in the aerospace industry.Aerogel, notable for their performance and durability, could have various applications. As the world's lightest solid material, it has long been valued for its thermal insulation properties. Traditional aerogel, made by replacing the liquid in aerogel with air, is extraordinarily light, resembling a solid cloud of smoke. Its high porosity (多孔性) gives it exceptional heat resistance, but this also makes it fragile and challenging to process, limiting its use in civilian applications.But now, researchers at Zhejiang University have overcome aerogel's fragility and designed an encapsulated aerogel fibre ( EAF) with similar thermal insulation mechanisms-after being inspired by the structure of polar bear hair.The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation as well as Nasa have used EAF in Mars rovers, which endure extreme temperatures ranging from thousands of degrees during the Martian landing to -130 degrees Celsius -202 degrees Fahrenheit on the planet'ssurface.In an experiment, a volunteer wore textiles (纺织品) made of EAF, down, wool, and cotton in a-20 degree Celsius environment. The surface temperatures of these materials were 3.5 degrees, 3.8 degrees, 7.2 degrees, and 10. 8 degrees respectively, indicating the superior insulation of EAF. They showed the practicality of EAF by weaving a jumper and comparing its thermal insulation to common textile materials.As well as being strong and stretchable, EAF can also be washed and dyed, improving its use in practical applications. Traditional silica aerogel will absorb water and collapse on itself. As a result, it quickly loses its thermal insulation qualities in wet or humid environments. However, EAF maintains its performance even after machine washing.Professor Zhang Xuetong of the Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, highlighted the potential of the aerogel fibres in advanced thermal textiles. As well as its potential for civilian use, EAF fibre also holds promise for industries that are already familiar with aerogels. "EAF textiles feature excellent thermal insulation and multifunction and have great potential in areas such as military uniforms and spacesuits in extremely cold environments, "professor Zhang noted in a paper. However, he also noted the gap between existing technology and capacity for mass production. "Challenges exist regarding how to develop fast spinning technology and resolve the continuous fabrication that is necessary for mass production.12．What is the characteristic of traditional aerogel?A. It can be easily processed.B. It is resistant to high temperatures.C. It is a solid cloud of smoke.D. It can effectively insulate electricity. 13．What is EAF's advantage in enduring extreme temperature based on?A. Research statistics.B. Public comments.C. Scientific prediction.D. Commercial reports.14．Professor Zhang Xuetong's study found that mass production could be possible if？A. advancement is made in thermal textilesB. there exists need for continuous fabricationC. barriers in fast spinning technology are overcomeD. aerogel's strengths and weaknesses get balanced15．What is the text mainly about?A. The development of aerogel fibre.B. The potential use of biomimetic fibre.C. Great breakthrough in aerospace industry.D. China's newly-woven clothing made from aerogel.二、七选五16．Have you ever noticed how some people can effortlessly talk to anyone they meet, no matter how different their backgrounds are? Or have you seen that one person who always offends someone, no matter what the topic of conversation is? These two scenes show how we can differ in our abilities to interact, get along with, and relate to others around us. ①After years of academic research and development, this social competency is now commonly referred to as "social intelligence". Do you want to improve your social intelligence? Here are great ideas with which to get started.Listen well and pay attentionPractice active listening so that you can fully engage and communicate with others. ②It is natural to want to respond to that text message that pops up on your phone immediately, even when you're in the middle of a face-to-face conversation. Give people your full attention when speaking with them. ③Watch out for body language④ Even if they aren't saying so, their feelings are truly revealed. Try to tune in to what the other person is saying "physically". In the same way, be aware of your own body language and how you are presenting yourself. If you slouch and appear physically uninterested during a conversation, it may make the speakers lose confidence in what they are saying, resulting in a negative interaction.Show that you careIf you sense that someone is upset, or if someone tells you they are going through some difficulties, show them you truly care. ⑤A. Life is often fast paced, with many digital distractions.B. Often, people's gestures will tell us a great deal about how they are feeling.C. Sharing other people's feelings can help you connect at a more meaningful level.D. People like to feel heard, and it will help you develop worthwhile relationships.E. The speaker fails to deliver a clear and objective message during his presentation.F. Engaging in a meaningful conversation can reduce loneliness and help reconnect with others.G. In the same way that we vary in traditional academic competencies, we can vary in how socially competent we are.三、完形填空（15空）By the time he was 24 years old, Imran Nuri quit his job in a bold move, and emptied hisunfamiliar people. I'm asking them for pieces of life advice about things they wish they knewtime with our family.In Colorado Springs, Colorado, a man in his 50s who had stage 4 terminal cancer toldIn Tillamook, Oregon, a waitress-a college student-told him, "Whether it's changingstep back and reevaluating your past choices. Just do what you think to be right.taught a lot. Now he always puts himself in other people's shoes even when a person sees the17．A. plan B. policy C. initiative D. trick18．A. acquaintances B. residents C. strangers D. peers 19．A. embraced B. inquired C. misunderstood D. known20．A. picture B. navigate C. enrich D. interpret21．A. cracked up B. backed away C. set out D. knocked off22．A. generous B. wrong C. pleasant D. selfish23．A. dismiss B. accompany C. consult D. beat24．A. courageous B. stupid C. unforgettable D. glorious25．A. sailing B. hiking C. driving D. wandering26．A. occasionally B. permanently C. later D. earlier27．A. finally B. excitedly C. instantly D. hesitantly28．A. potential B. nature C. connection D. competition29．A. admire B. reward C. forgive D. fault30．A. wisdom B. fortune C. confidence D. perseverance31．A. objectively B. differently C. selectively D. randomly四、短文填空32．Welcome to springtime in Hangzhou, a medium-sized city of eight million people in Zhejiang Province, and home ①the Lamborghini of China's green tea market: Longjing, known in English as Dragon Well. I'm here to watch the spring rush in action: over a few short weeks in March and April, planters will race against the sunrise ② (pick) the early spring harvest, earning them ③ sizable amount of their annual income.High-end Dragon Well, ④ (taste) like spring's first green vegetables accented by chestnuts ⑤ roast with sugar, can sell for 15 to over a hundred dollars an ounce. Like coffee and wine, this tea has its obsessives, the kind of people ⑥ dig into details like the day when a tea was plucked and which side of a hill it came from.So it goes in China, where tea is ⑦ (day) necessity. But when outsiders try to learn ⑧ all the fuss is about, they're usually confused by the ⑨ (complex) of fine tea, and a marketplace filled with misinformation doesn't do much to help. That's why I've made the journey to Hangzhou myself to learn how and why this little leaf from a plain-looking bush ⑩ (drive) a whole economy wild.五、书面表达33．假定你是李华，你的笔友Jack因高三学习压力增大，总为一些小事对家长或同学发脾气，为此他很懊恼，希望得到你的帮助。
2023-2024学年河北省石家庄地区五县联合体高三下学期3月联考英语试题
2023-2024学年河北省石家庄地区五县联合体高三下学期3月联考英语试题Broadway International FestivalAbout this event:Join us for an incredible celebration of diversity and culture at the Broadway International Festival! This grand event is to take place on the streets of Broadway and will transform the heart of Sacramento into a multicultural grand gathering.This event will show an incredible lineup (阵容) of global cuisine, a fascinating fashion show, exciting live music, and culturally rich performances by local artists. Explore our unique multicultural marketplace, where there are a variety of crafts and treasures from around the world. Additionally, take time to refresh yourself in the health and wellness space and let the kids have fun in the kid zone. The Broadway International Festival is a one-of-a-kind experience in an energetic and inclusive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration!Festival and Block Party:The Broadway International Festival is a two-part event that offers both a daytime festival and an evening block party. The festival will run from 10 am to 7 pm, providing enough time to explore and enjoy all the festivities. Admission to the festival is free and open to all.As the sun sets, the block party will kick off at 7 pm, transforming the festival atmosphere into an unforgettable experience until 11 pm. Please note that the block party requires a separate ticket, which will be available for purchase.Don’t miss this opportun ity to be a part of the Broadway International Festival! Mark your calendars and join us on Broadway Street on November 4, from 16th to 18th Street, in Sacramento, California. Come to enjoy the global feast and make unforgettable memories at this unique multicultural event.1. What can people do on the festival?A．Perform with local artists. B．Pay a visit to a book fair.C．Explore the origin of festivals. D．Enjoy a feast of food and culture.2. What can we know about the block party?A．It is only open to adults. B．It charges admission fees.C．It offers a calendar as a gift. D．It lasts about nine hours.3. Where might this text appear?A．In an academic journal. B．In an art textbook.C．On an online event notice board. D．In a legend about festivals.“Thank you for applying for the position,” the email read. “Your application has not been successful. We wish you every success in securing a suitable position in the future.” I received the email 2 weeks after an interview.When I read it, I felt disappointed and angry. I’d spent hours preparing for the interview and in the end, I didn’t even know why I wasn’t successful! “How can I adapt my job search approach if I don’t know what went wrong?”The value of that kind of feedback (反馈) became obvious to me a few months later. After applying for a job at a consulting company, I spent months working my way through the interview process before getting a phone call. “Unfortunately, we decided to offer the job to someone else,” the voice said. Again, the feeling I got from that rejection email appeared. But the conversation wasn’t over. “Would you like to hear feedback from us?” the company representative asked.The representative went on to tell me I hadn’t clearly shown my motivation for applying for the position and why I wanted to work for the company. The feedback was tough to hear. But I quickly realized they were right. After completing my Ph. D. in Germany, my top priority had been to find a position in Poland. So I wasn’t very selective about what I had applied for. The job at the consulting company was something I could do, but I didn’t feel passionate about it—and that was clearly shown in the interview process.From then on, I only pursued the jobs that I was passionate about. In my applications, I also began stating more clearly why I wanted that job. Soon the approach paid off. I got an offer for a postdoc position in Poland that I was truly excited about.Now, when early-career scientists interview for positions in my lab, I keep that experience in mind. If they don’t get the position, I will tell them why and what they can do to improve their job applications going forward.4. What did the author expect to read in the rejection email?A．Reasons for failure. B．Useful guidelines.C．Encouraging words. D．Sincere apologies.5. How did the author feel when receiving the call at first?A．Embarrassed. B．Discouraged. C．Nervous. D．Guilty.6. What made the author lose a second chance to land a job?A．His inexperience in consulting. B．An overstatement of his capability.C．His lack of passion for the position. D．His bad performance in the interview.7. Which words can best describe the author as a postdoc?A．Devoted and ambitious. B．Knowledgeable and modest.C．Courageous and warm-hearted. D．Responsible and thoughtful.English is increasingly used as a global language of instruction in higher education, known as English Medium Instruction or EMI. The aim is that a student taking a course in English should learn just aswell as a student studying in their first language. But a new study involving 2,263 Swedish students now casts doubt on this assumption.When these students registered for an introductory course in programming, they were randomly divided into two groups, either an English or a Swedish version of the course. The course was entirely digital and self-paced. Students’ performance was measured based on the number of correctly answered test questions and on how many left the course without completing it. When the researchers compared the number of questions answered correctly, they found that those studying in Swedish gave the correct answers to 73 percent more questions in the test.“It’s important to remember that the only difference here is the language of instruction. The fact that the students on the Swedish-language course performed significantly better indicates that the use of English as the language of instruction can have a negative impact on learning under certain circumstances,” says Olle Bälter, one of the researchers from KTH Royal Instit ute of Technology.When the researchers measured the student completion rate on the course, the results were confirmed;25 percent more students dropped out of the English-language course.The study now raises issues about the advantages and disadvantages of having such a large proportion (比例) of teaching at universities and higher education institutions in English, something that is common in Sweden as well as in other countries where English is not the first language for the majority of the population.“It’s important to remember that a single study shouldn’t be used as the basis for a reform of the language or teaching policy in higher education. However, we believe the results from this research can contribute to a more informed discussion about the consequences of using English as the language of instruction,” says Bälter.8. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 2?A．How the study is conducted. B．What courses the students choose.C．What information is needed. D．How the students are grouped.9. What aspect is different between the courses taken by the two groups of students?A．The questions for students. B．The content difficulty.C．The teaching language. D．The class size.10. What is the result of using EMI in higher education?A．It reduces the dropout rate. B．It changes the focus of teaching.C．It leads to poorer learning outcomes. D．It helps improve the students’ English. 11. What is Bälter’s attitude toward the result of the study?A．Indifferent. B．Positive C．Doubtful. D．Negative.The animal kingdom is dotted with species that give birth to spotted young, from deer to birds and fish. Even species that we don’t typically associate with spots, such as lions, wear the pattern as babies, only to lose it later in life.But what purpose do these spots serve, and why do only some species seem to have them? Kiyoko Gotanda, a biologist at Brock University, said it is likely so common because spots are useful in keeping babies hidden from their enemies.Spotted young tend to be more common in species that live in habitats with some three-dimensional structures, Gotanda noted, and less common in environments that are uniform or featureless. Indeed, baby seals born on pack ice are pure white, and develop spots only when they leave the ice for rocky beaches. But in habitats with some cover, spots function as the sunlight passing through leaves or tall grass, making an animal hard to be discovered in its background.“It is not as overt a pattern as something like a stick insect that becomes something else entirely, which can be clearly identified. But spots do create these three-dimensional effects that help some species hide better,” said Gotanda.In other rarer cases, spots actually help babies stand out. Young garibaldi — orange marine fish found along the coast of California and Mexico — have bright-blue spots that advertise their lowly status to highly territorial (有地盘意识的) males. As the fish grow and start to engage in the social order, their spots fade.In fact, many species grow out of their spots, and th e reasons aren’t entirely understood. According to Gotanda, patterning is typically considered more energetically costly to produce than a single, solid color. But spots don’t take a lot of energy to grow and maintain at least in the case of white spots. There must be other reasons to explain their loss, he said.12. Where are spotted baby animals more likely to appear according to Paragraph 3?A．In the desert. B．On the ice. C．In the forest. D．In the lake13. What does the underlined word “overt” in Paragr aph 4 probably mean?A．Obvious. B．Strange. C．Hidden. D．Complex.14. Which statement might Gotanda agree with?A．Animals with spots on the body are more energetic.B．Spotted animals often exist in uniform surroundings.C．The growth of animal spots will consume lots of energy.D．There are more to explore about the loss of animal spots.15. What can be the best title for the text?A．How Are Spots Protecting Baby Animals?B．Why Do So Many Baby Animals Have Spots?C．Where Can You Find Baby Animals with Spots?D．What Causes the Loss of Spots on Baby Animals?Many people feel anxious in situations that are stressful to them. For example, they may feel anxious about taking tests, meeting new people, or speaking in class. 16 But it’s best to learn how to cope. Here are several tips that can help you through anxious moments:Start with a “growth” mindset. Some people have a fixed mindset. They might think, “This is how I am.” 17 They think they are the way they are. But brain science has shown that with a growth mindset, people can get better at just about everything—with effort and practice. That includes reducing anxiety.18 When you’re anxious, you might tell yourself things like, “I can’t do this!” or “What if I mess this up?” Instead, plan to tell yourself something that could help you face the moment with a bit of courage like, “I can do this!” or “It’s OK to feel anxious. I can do this anyway.”Notice how anxiety affects your body. When you’re anxious, do you feel “butterflies” in your stomach? Sweaty palms? Shaky hands? A faster heartbeat? These physical feelings can be uncomfortable but they aren’t harmful. You can cope. You don’t have to push the feelings away. 19Face the situation—don’t wait for anxiety to go away. You might think that you’l l put off speaking in class or talking to that new person until you no longer feel anxious about it. But it doesn’t work that way. 20Learning to cope with anxiety takes time, patience, and practice. Most of all it takes being willing to face anxiety. St art with one small step. The more you practice, the better you’ll get at lowering anxiety.Molly has a kidney (肾脏) disease. But she lived a healthy life until recently when her _________ worsened. Her doctors informed her that she would need a kidney transplant (移植).Worried how it would _________ her 15-year-old daughter if the worst happened, Molly turned to social media _________ a donor.Kristi replied to her _________, saying, “How do I figure out if I am a _________?”Six years ago, Kristi saved the life of Molly’s father John when he suffered a heart attack. Later, Kristi _________ John on Facebook to check on his condition. John’s daughter, Molly, then sent Kristi a friend request to _________ thank her. The two have remained in contact online ever since.When Kristi saw Molly’s social post for _________, she felt eager to help the family once again. Molly recalled that Kristi _________ her with a call and said, “‘Hey, I’ve got your kidney here.’”After a series of tests, doctors determined that Kristi would __________ a donor match for Molly. The transplant proceeded with __________.“Kristi gave me back my life. I’m really __________,” Molly said.The Foundation for a Better Life and PassItOn believe that Kristi is a hero. She gave a father and daughter the most __________ gift of all: the gift of life. Her __________ action is a perfect example of the value of selflessness. Help us __________ her by sharing this inspiring story.21.A．life B．finance C．injury D．condition22.A．warn B．guide C．impact D．assist23.A．in charge of B．in search of C．in front of D．in need of24.A．post B．decision C．question D．advertisement 25.A．transformer B．planter C．winner D．match26.A．looked out for B．took pride in C．reached out to D．looked forwardto27.A．publicly B．personally C．timely D．frequently28.A．help B．company C．advice D．convenience29.A．upset B．surprised C．threatened D．annoyed30.A．make B．prepare C．find D．bring31.A．doubt B．amazement C．pressure D．success32.A．sorry B．relieved C．grateful D．confident33.A．precious B．popular C．impossible D．unexpected34.A．secret B．caring C．humble D．normal35.A．serve B．contact C．protect D．celebrate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。
2023-2024学年重庆好教育联盟高三下学期3月联考英语试题
2023-2024学年重庆好教育联盟高三下学期3月联考英语试题1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Mother and son. B．Husband and wife. C．Father and daughter.2. What might the woman be good at?A．Looking after kids.B．Taking care of elderly people.C．Teaching people how to find a job.3. Which country does the man want to go to?A．England. B．France. C．Brazil.4. When is the project supposed to be finished?A．At 12:00. B．At 11:00. C．Before 10:00.5. What would the man like to do?A．Return a ticket to the woman.B．Cancel his reservation.C．Buy a plane ticket.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. Why will the speakers have a meeting?A．To improve the project. B．To check a project. C．To confirm the design.7. When will the speakers meet?A．At 8:00, Friday. B．At 9:00, Friday. C．At 9:00, Tuesday.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does the woman live?A．In Apartment 205. B．In Apartment 305. C．In Apartment 503. 9. Why does the woman call the man?A．Her fridg e doesn’t work again.B．Her air conditioner is out of order.C．She doesn’t know how to cook.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2024届四川省成都市高三下学期第二次联考英语试卷(高频考点)
2024届四川省成都市高三下学期第二次联考英语试卷(高频考点)一、听力选择题1. What is the man now?A．An accountant.B．A teacher.C．A musician.2. Where probably are the speakers?A．In a library.B．In a computer lab.C．In an office.3. Where did the woman go before the meal?A．To her home.B．To a cinema.C．To a cafe.4.A．She didn’t like it at all.B．She thought it was very easy.C．She thought it was too hard for her to follow.D．She thought the instructor was very good.5. How many people will have dinner together tomorrow night?A．Two.B．Three.C．Four.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Bob do when shopping?A．Buy what he likes.B．Buy cheap things.C．Overlook the prices.2. In which aspect does Lily probably spend the most?A．Clothes.B．Eating.C．Housing.3. How much money does Bob spend on clothes a month?A．$2, 000.B．$1, 500.C．$500.7. 听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
1. Where are the speakers?A．In the man’s house.B．In a clothing store.C．In a design company.2. What does the woman say about her business?A．It focuses on personal needs.B．It only provides formal clothing.C．It attracts mainly young customers.3. When will the wedding take place?A．In one week.B．In four weeks.C．In one year.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2023届江西省南丰高三下学期联考英语试题含解析
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题L 5分，满分30分）Don't be joking. If s time to your business.A. set outB. take upC. goonD. get downIt is not only blind men who make such stupid mistakes. People who can see sometimes act.A. just foolishlyB. less foolishlyC. as foolishlyD. so foolishly—What's up? You look worried.一Well, I on the problem for 5 hours but I haven't got a single clue.A. have workedB. workedC. will workD. have been working1.— What does the sign over there read?—“No person smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in this area.”A. willB. shallC. mayD. must——Could I ask you a private question?--Sure,A. pardon meB. go aheadC. good ideaD. forget itAll color fades,under the impact of direct sunlight.A・ especiallyB. eventuallyC. appropriately D. merely2.I think that this is the best mobile phone available in the world. No other one can it.A. compareB. matchC. produceD. winThe world's leading thinkers and policymakers examine what's come apart in the past year, and what willdefine the year ahead, A. evaluate B. innovateC・ anticipate D. regulate3.—Ken,, but your radio is going too loud.—Oh, I'm sorry. Fil turn it down right now.A. I hate to say itB. It doesn't hurt to askand frogs get killed as a result of drinking poisoned water while7 > (eat) poison-killed insects.Something must be done as soon as possible 8. （save） frogs. If we don't punish those 9. sell and kill frogs to make money, then one day all of uslO.（punish） by nature for failing to keep them.第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）（10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文，文中共有10处语言错误, 每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
安徽省“江南十校”2023-2024学年高三下学期3月联考英语试题
安徽省“江南十校”2023-2024学年高三下学期3月联考英语试题一、听力选择题1.A．Work in groups.B．Give presentations.C．Turn in their homework.D．Check their answers.2. Where did this conversation most probably take place？A．In a kitchen B．In a garden C．At a picnic3. Who organized the party?A．Eric.B．Janet.C．Sandy.4. What did the man feel grateful for?A．The team work.B．Some recommendations.C．His research.5. What will the man do today?A．Meet his friends.B．Clean his room.C．Go boating.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man suggest the woman do at first?A．See a film.B．Go for a walk.C．Turn on the air conditioner.2. What sport does the woman do regularly?A．Climbing.B．Jogging.C．Swimming.3. What is the man going to do next Saturday?A．Hold a party.B．Clean his house.C．Go to the bookstore.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where most probably are the speakers?A．In New Orleans.B．In New York.C．In Tokyo.2. What company does the man work with?A．A trading company.B．A newspaper.C．A bookstore.3. How long did the woman stay in Tokyo last time?A．Two years.B．A month.C．A week.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
广东省2023届高三下学期3月大联考英语试卷(含解析)
广东省2023届高三下学期3月大联考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读知道Four Great Explorers in HistoryChristopher ColumbusItalian (1451-1506)Christopher Columbus did not discover" America, contrary to popular belief. However, he came across the continent rather accidentally while taking what he thought was a shortcut from Europe to Asia. Despite others landing there first, Columbus made Europeans more aware of this New World, leading to increased contact between the lands and ultimately the development of the modern Western world.Ferdinand MagellanPortuguese (1480-1521)Ferdinand Magellan had a dream; to visit the Maluku Islands. Magellan set off with five ships and more than 200 men, heading west via South America. Unaware how vast the Pacific was, they faced great challenges and many died. The remaining crew reached the islands, where Magellan was shot with a poisoned arrow in a fight with Mactan people, and died in 1521. Only one ship and 18men from Magellan's crew made it back to Spain. Francis DrakeEnglish (1540-1596)On becoming a ship's captain in his 20s, Francis Drake was on his way to fulfilling his dream of finding an undiscovered land in the Pacific. Drake's travels took him to the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico before finally starting a secret expedition to the western coast of North America. His circumnavigation(环球航行) helped identify the true geography of our planet.Roald AmundsenNorwegian (1872-1928)His heart set on exploring the Aretic, Roald Amundsen quit university and began his adventures via land, sea and air, first sailing through the Northwest Passage. Beaten to the North Pole, Amundsen was determined to be the first to reach the South Pole, and he was. Subsequently crossing the Arctic by air, Amundsen became one of the greatest polar explorers.1、Who contributed to the first continuous contact between Europe and America?A. Christopher Columbus.B. Ferdinand Magellan.C.Francis Drake.D. Roald Amundsen.2、When did the explorer shot with a poisoned arrow die?A. In 1506.B. In 1521.C. In 1596.D.In 1928.3、What was Roald Amundsen's achievement?A.He was the first to explore the Arctic.B.He was the first man to reach the North Pole.C.He was the first man to reach the South Pole.D. He was the first to sail through the Northeast Passage.The first thing Megan Warfield did was get out of her damaged car. Returning home from an event in honor of her late father, Warfield's car was involved in a pile-up collision in Baltimore, MD, where she is a volunteer firefighter. Noticing that one of the other cars had overturned, Warfield rushed to help calm the woman trapped inside."I started to climb in there with her, but then I was like, 'What are you doing? You're nine months pregnant,' " she said. "I ended up holding onto her to keep her in place because I wasn't sure of her injuries at the time."Megan Warfield was "just a week or so shy of her due date" when the crash occurred. And the crash apparently sent her into labor.Ignoring increasingly painful contractions(收缩), Warfield kept the trapped woman calm and ensured that she stayed in place so as not to risk worsening any injuries. When the emergency responders arrived, among them was V olunteer Paramedic Josh Daugherty, Warfield's friend. Daugherty gave aid not only to the injured woman but sent Warfield by ambulance to hospital, where, several hours later, she gave birth to her third child.According to the US Fire Administration, of the active firefighting personnel, more than half, 53percent, are volunteer firefighters. A volunteer firefighter is an unpaid professional who saves people from fires and other emergency situations. They're in charge of responding to emergency calls, putting out and preventing the spread of fires, and administering first aid to people with injuries. They may help keep people safe during and after house and building fires, car accidents, forest fires, and dangerous material incidents. All volunteer firefighters must pass strict training to become qualified.While she was pregnant, Warfield worked at the desk in her volunteer fire department. Now that she's given birth, she is already planning her return to the field.4、What did Warfield do when she got out of her damaged car?A.She called an ambulance and waited for help.B. She called her friend to take her to hospital.C.She helped calm the woman trapped in a car.D. She performed first aid to the injured woman.5、What do the underlined words "due date" in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Childbirth date.B.Father's funeral date.C. Date for becoming a career firefighter.D. Date for signing up for a volunteer firefighter.6、What can we know about volunteer firefighters?A. They do less dangerous work.B.They work without being paid.C.They need not pass strict training.D.They make up the majority of the staff.7、Which of the following can best describe Warficld?A. Kind and ambitious.B. Heroie and selfless.C. Serious and clever.D.Confident amd brave."Goblin mode" has been chosen by the public as the 202X Oxford word of the year. The term, which refers to "a type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent (放纵的), lazy, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations", has become the first word of the year to have been decided by public vote.Given a choice of three words, narrowed down by lexicographers(词典编辑者) from Oxford University Press (OUP), more than 340,000 English speakers around the world cast their vote.The president of Oxford Languages, Casper Grathwohl, said that while he and his colleagues were "hoping the public would enjoy being brought into the process", the level of engagement had caught them "totally by surprise"."Given the year we've just experienced, 'goblin mode' resonates(共鸣) with all of us who are feeling a little overwhelmed at this point," he added. "It's a relief to acknowledge thatwe're not always the idealized selves that we're encouraged to present on our Instagram and TikTok feeds. This has been demonstrated by the dramatic rise of platforms like BeReal where users share images of their unedited selves, often capturing self-indulgent moments in goblin mode."The winning term was first seen on Twitter in 2009, but became popular on social media in February 202X after being tweeted in a mocked-up headline.The American linguist and lexicographer Ben Zimmer said: "Goblin mode really does speak to the times and the zeitgeist, and it is certainly a 202X expression. People are looking at social norms in new ways. It gives people the licence to reject social norms and embrace new ones."Goblin mode joins previous Oxford words of the year "vax" (202X), “climate emergency"(202X), and "selfie" (2013). Other dictionaries have also selected 202X words of the year: Collins chose "permacrisis", while Cambridge Dictionaries went for "homer".8、What does Casper Grathwohl think of public engagement in choosing the 202X Oxford word?A. Surprised.B. Doubtful.C.Dissatisfied.D. Concerned.9、Why do so many people choose "goblin mode" as the 202X Oxford word of the year?A. It is popular with young people.B. It embraces the comforts of self-indulgence.C. It is highly recommended by lexieographers.D.It was first seen on Instagram and then became a hit quickly.10、What's the 202X Collins word of the year?A.Vax.B. Selfie.C.Permacrisis.D.Homer.11、What's the best title of the text?A.Goblin mode: a new word shows a new way of lifeB.Goblin mode: a new Oxford word of the year speaks to the timesC. Different dictionaries choose different hot words of the yearD.Feel the pulse of the times and society from different hot wordsIt appears that language can have a fascinating effect on the way we think about time and space. A growing number of experts believe language can influence how we think just as our thoughts and culture can shape how language develops.Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky, one of the pioneers of research into how language manipulates our thoughts, has shown that English speakers typically view time as a horizontal (平的) line. They tend to view time as travelling from left to right, most likely in line with how you are reading the text on this page.Languages also encode(编码) time in their grammar. In English, the future is one of three simple tenses, along with the past and the present—we say "it rained", "it rains" and "it will rain". But in German, you can say Morgen regnet, which means "it rains tomorrow"—you don't need to build the future into the grammar.But does this affect how we think? In 2013, Keith Chen, a behavioral economist at the University of California, set out to test whether people who speak languages that are futureless might feel closer to the future than those who speak other languages. For example, German, Chinese, and Japanese have no linguistic barrier between the present and the future, while “future languages”, such as English, French, Italian and Spanish, encourage speakers to view the future as something separate from the present.He discovered that speakers of futureless languages were more likely to engage in future-focused activities. They were 31% more likely to have put money into savings in any given year and had gained 39% more wealth by retirement. They were also 24% less likely to smoke and 29% more likely to be physically active.It is becoming increasingly clear that language is influencing how we think about the world around us, which is not to say that any one language is "better" than another. But being aware of how languages differ can help you think, navigate and communicate better. And while being multilingual(多语的) won't necessarily make you a genius, we all can gain a more flexible understanding of the world by learning a new language.12、What does the underlined word "manipulates" in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Weakens.B.Shapes.C.Impacts.D. Deepens.13、How does the author organize paragraph 3?A. By listing figures.B.By giving examples.C.By giving definitions.D. By explaining the reasons.14、What were speakers of futureless languages likely to do?A. Smoke and drink.B.Be mentally active.C. Spend money without restriction.D. Take part in future-focused activities.15、What does the author intend to tell us in the last paragraph?A.One language is much better than another.B.Being multilingual can help you become a genius.C.Learning a new language can change your way of life.D. Language has an impact on how we think about the world.二、七选五16、 Recycling is good for our planet, but it can be confusing. Can I recycle plastic bags? What about pizza cartons? Toothpaste tubes? Which bin should I use? There are so many questions, and more than half of Americans are unsure about how to recycle. ①_____ Here's a handy four-step guide on how to recycle effectively:Know what to put in the recycling bin. Keep it simple and focus on the most commonly recycled effectively:Know what to put in the recycling bin. Keep it simple and focus on the most commonly recycled items, such as paper, glass, aluminum and plastic. ②_____ Don't use the recycled symbol as a guide. “The number on the container is really for people to identify the type of resin(树脂). That's not helpful for the common consumer,” said Cody Marshall, a strategist at nonprofit Recycling Partnership.③____ It is really important to know what you cannot put in your bin. You can always check with your city or at . If you live in the US, just plug in your postcode to search. Recycling companies struggle with the same problem items: hoses(软管),cords, needles and clothing, according to Marshall, so don't put those items in your bin.Wash or clean items. Do a quick clean to make sure there is no food left in containers before you put them in the bin. ④_____ Save food for composting (堆肥) in your garden.Don't bag it. Unless you live in a place that requires it, like New York City, keep the recyclables lost in the bin. "A lot of the time, it's not safe for our employees to tear those bags open, or it takes too much time," said Keller. "⑤_____"A. Know what is not recyclable.B. The answers are not hard to find.C. A lot of bagged stuff goes right to the landfill.D.Plastic bags can be used again or returned to grocery stores.E. If you really don't know if an item is recyclable, then just throw it in the garbage.F.This is really important if you only use one bin because food items could ruin paper.G.Hard plastics like water and soft drink bottles or anything like these can be recycled.三、完形填空（15空）Muniba Mazari is Pakistan's first model and TV host who uses a wheelchair. She is a motivational 1 , an artist as well as a brand ambassador of famous brands like Ponds, Body Shop and Tony and Guy. She is not only beautiful but also 2 and has a magical personality. Muniba Mazari was 3 when she was only 18 years old, and after about two years of the marriage, she met with a(n) 4 that left her paraplegic (瘫痪的). 5 , she did not lose 6 and set a perfect example not only for 7 women but also for the whole nation. In 2011, four years after the accident, Muniba 8 her son, Nael.Most of her career has been 9 painting and motivational speaking. While painting, she found a job working for Areeb Azhar to 10 his Facebook page for monthly wages. Shealso started work at her adopted son's school for a startup project called Dheeray Bolo (Speak Slowly), which 11 teaching Urdu at various schools. She became the National Ambassador for UN Women Pakistan after being 12 in the 100 Inspirational Women of 2015 by BBC. She also 13 it to the Forbes 30 under 30 list for 202X.Yes, she can't stand on her feet, but she 14 in the sky with her fantastic 15 and incredible talent.17、A. photographer B. designer C. writer D. speaker18、A. enthusiastic B. talented C. modest D. athletic19、A. valued B. married C. defeated D. encouraged20、A. accident B. challenge C. disaster D. mission21、A. Instead B. Besides C. However D. Therefore22、A. face B. interest C. confidence D. hope23、A. disabled B. young C. pretty D. poor24、A. adopted B. gave birth to C. lost D. kept contact with25、A. taken up B. built on C. stuck to D. limited to26、A. tear B. run C. print D. publish27、A. included B. delayed C. continued D. started28、A. promoted B. organized C. praised D. shortlisted29、A. explored B. got C. saw D. made30、A. covers B. floats C. flies D. moves31、A. sincerity B. concern C. willpower D. generosity四、语法填空32、 The drum has accompanied Chinese civilization for thousands of years and has a deep spiritual connotation(内涵)which takes its existence far beyond a musical instrument. Confucius regarded the "Drum Dance" ①_____(high). It is also the origin of the Chinese phrase "guwu" which means "encourage" in English.The ②_____(early) reference to the drum in China is in the Pottery Age. The Zhou Dynasty established the drum music institution that was responsible for the management of ③_____(official) known as "drum men" and developed a complete drum music system. From then on, drums came to be used ④_____ ancient Chinese practices such as sacrifice, military, labor and other activities.In ancient China, agriculture was the main form of production and drums ⑤_____(consider) indispensable (不可或缺的) for a good harvest. Since the sound of drums echoes ⑥_____ of thunder, it was believed that ⑦_____(play) drums could attract rain. So the instrument was used to pray to the gods for good weather and to "communicate" with them. In each year, the emperor held a ceremony ⑧_____(respect) heaven and earth, and drum music was heard alongside.Drums also played ⑨_____ important part in the war. It had been used as a military booster for a long time.The prosperity of drum culture reflects the ⑩_____(stable) and prosperity of Chinese society. For thousands of years, drums have been played in the backdrop as the society lives in peace and contentment.五、书面表达33、假定你是校英文报“The Role Model Around Me”专栏的记者李华。
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高三第二学期3月联考试题英语试题本试卷共11页，65小题，满分120分．考试时间120分钟．第Ⅰ卷选择题（共80分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：单项填空（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）1. Unfortunately, when I dropped in, Doctor Li _____ for Beijing to join in the fight again SARS,so we only had time for a few words.A. just leftB. has just leftC. is just leavingD. was just leaving2．He hasn't come yet．What do you consider _______ to him？A．happens B．has happenedC．happening D．to happen3. ______ is known to us all is that China has launched Shenzhou V spaceship successfully.A. ThatB. WhatC. ItD. As4. —You've made great progress in your studies of English, haven't you?—Yes, but much .A. remains to doB. is remained to doC. remains to be doneD. is remained to be done5. ______ that the South African writer John Coetzee won the Nobel Prize in Literature for .A. They’re reportedB. He’s reportedC. We’re reportedD. It’s reported6. ______ the Atlantic Ocean crosses the equator, the trade winds cause a flow of water to the west.A. ThatB. WhenC. WhereD. Though7. — You can't finish the book in less than an hour, I suppose?—.A. Yes, I'm sure I canB. No, hardlyC. Sorry, I can'tD. I don't think I can8. It's impossible for all the people to get jobs because of them are not fit for them.A. noneB. allC. not allD. every one9. — When will you leave for Paris for a visit?—next month.A. UntilB. AfterC. AtD. In10. The two old sisters，_______ so long，held each other and burst into tears．A．being separated B．having been separatedC．having separated D．had been separated11. Never _______ forget the days when _______ together with you．A．shall I；I l ived B．shall I；did I liveC．I shall；I lived D．I shall；did I live12. Why didn't you tell me there was no meeting today? I _____ all the way here _____the heavy snow.A. needn't have driven；throughB. can't have driven；acrossC. mustn't have driven；throughD. shouldn't have driven；cross13．It was the training _______ he had at school _______ made him good jumper．A．what；what B．that；thatC．what；that D．that；had14. It was _____ great shock to the world that two airplanes crashed into _____ World TradeCentre in New York on Sept．11．A．a；／B．the；theC．a；the D．／；the15. For quite _____ students，their teacher's advice is more important than _____ of their parents'．A．few；one B．a few；thatC．a little；some D．a lot；many16. The old man, ____________abroad for twenty years, is on the way back to his motherland.A. to workB. workingC. to have workedD. having worked17. The____________ house smells as if it hasn't been lived in for years.A. little white woodenB. little wooden whiteC. white wooden littleD. wooden white little18. ________ is often the case, we have worked out the production plan.A. WhichB. WhenC. WhatD. As19. Sales of CDs have greatly increased since the early 1990s, when people_____ to enjoy theadvantages of this new technology.A. beginB. beganC. have begunD. had begun20. ----How long are you staying?----I don't know.___________.A. That's OKB. Never mindC. It dependsD. It doesn't matter第二节：完形填空（共20小题：每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21-40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。
Forks High School had a frightening total of only three hundred and fifty-seven — now fifty-eight — students; there were more than seven hundred people in my junior class _21_ home.All of the kids here had grown up together — their grandparents had been _22_ together. I would be the new girl from the big city, a _23_.Maybe, if I looked like a girl from New York should, I could _24_ this as my advantage. But physically, I'd never fit _25_ anywhere. I should be suntanned, sporty, blond — a volleyball player, or a cheerleader, perhaps — all the things that _26_ with living in the valley of the sun.Instead, I was white-skinned, without even the excuse of blue eyes or red hair, _27_ the constant sunshine. I had always been slim, but soft somehow, obvious ly not a(n) _28_; I didn't have the _29_ hand-eye matching sports without feeling shame of myself — and harming both myself and _30_ else who stood too close.When I finished putting my clothes in the old wooden box, I took my bag of _31_ things and went to the public bathroom to _32_ myself up after the day of travel. I looked at my face in the mirror as I brushed through my _33_, damp hair. Maybe it was the light, but already I looked _34_, unhealthy. My skin could be pretty — it was very clear— but it all _35_ on color. I had no _36_ here._37_ my pale reflection in the mirror, I was forced to _38_ that I was lying to myself. It wasn't just _39_ that I'd never fit in. And if I couldn't find a _40_ in a school with three thousand people, what were my chances here?21. A. to B. back C. around D. near22. A. children B. lovers C. enemies D. people23. A. candidate B. curiosity C. novelist D. professor24. A. work B. believe C. regard D. realize25. A. about B. out C. i n D. into26. A. deal B. appear C. have D. go27. A. in spite of B. although C. as D. but28. A. journalist B. athlete C. worker D. farmer29. A. difficult B. no one C. anyone D. everything31. A. kitchen B. bedroom C. living room D. bathroom32. A. dry B. clean C. send D. pull33. A. disordered B. clean C. clear D. smelly34. A. red B. pale C. blue D. strong35. A. got B. succeeded C. depended D. won36. A. face B. color C. health D. reason37. A. Faced B. Face C. Facing D. To face38. A. admire B. permit C. admit D. submit39. A. finally B. actually C. mentally D. physically40. A. place B. house C. home D. chance第二部分：阅读理解（第一节20小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分50分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。