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2019-2020学年杭州市萧山区第三高级中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案

2019-2020学年杭州市萧山区第三高级中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ADive with Big SharksOur shark dive adventures make use of hookah systems and shark cages. A hookah system is a system of providing air from the surface to divers down below. Cage divers breathe by using a regulator connected to an air hose.Is SharkDiving Dangerous?Yes. You could get sunburnt. You could hit your head on the top bunk getting out of bed. You could fall overboard. As for a shark attack, according to the International Shark Attack File, you are far more likely to be killed by a dog or a deer.Pricing & DetailsOne day Cage Diver Adventure $ 875Our expert shark diver team will accompany you to the best viewing areas within the Marine Sanctuary. There, we'll drop our cage and prepare to provide you with a view you'll never forget.No dive experience is necessary. Our cages sit just below the surface. You'll be able to breathe comfortably from your snorkel or air hose while you move about the cage, taking photos and having fun.Top Shark Adventure $ 375If you want to see great white sharks but prefer them a little further away, we offer great top-side shark viewing from our observation deck(甲板). Help scan the horizon for fins and watch for sharks attacking their prey(猎物).Important NoteThere's No Shark GuaranteeAlthough we go to the best places at the best time of year, we cannot guarantee you'll see sharks. We've been very successful in past shark seasons and expect another incredible year. However, if we see no sharks, there is no refund(退款).1.Which of the following is TRUE about the two adventures?___________.A.Top Shark Adventure makes use of hookah systems.B.Cage Diver Adventure offers you a view of the bottom of the sea.C.Cage Diver Adventure is less interesting than the other.D.Top Shark Adventure is suitable for those worried about danger.2.We can learn from the advertisement that there might be a risk that____________.A.you fail to achieve your purpose of the tripB.you are out of breath deep down in the seaC.you are hurt by a shark while diving thereD.you suffer from lack of skill in shark diving3.It can be inferred from the advertisement that shark diving is____________.A.difficult but excitingB.challenging and tiringC.amazing and enjoyableD.expensive but popularBKenyan mother Beth Mwende heard her sleeping child cry out, but did not worry after the three-year-old quickly quietened down. The next morning, however, she found her daughter, Mercy, nearly unconscious with two bite marks in the neck. “I didn’t know that it was a snake,” Mwende said.Although snakebites are common in her hometown, antivenom medication is difficult to get. Mwende lives about 160 kilometers east of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. So she took her daughter to a traditional healer. He placed stones over the bites. Mercy died within hours. She was one of about 700 Kenyans killed by snakebites each year, notes a report in the scientific publicationToxicon.The Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention Center (KSRIC) is working to change that. The KSRIC hopes to have East Africa’s first antivenom medication on the market within five years. It estimates the cost will be about 30 percent of an imported product, which often sells for about US $ 30.More than 70, 000 people are bitten in East Africa each year. Climate change and deforestation are worsening the problem as snakes get pushed out of natural surroundings into populated areas.Nearly 100 snakes live at the research center in a forest near Nairobi. Researchers take venom from snakes and study it before injecting small amounts into other animals, such as sheep. The animals then create antibodies that can be made into antivenom.“Up to now, no one has made any kind of antivenom in Kenya,’’ said Geoffrey Maranga Kepha, a senior snake handler.Two effective antivenoms are available in Kenya, from India and Mexico, the center says.The center is teaching communities that using antivenom immediately after receiving a snakebite can savelives, said head researcher George Adinoh.“After seeing how people died in Kenya from snakebites I decided to devote my life to coming up with a rescue measure that will help or prevent people from dying from snakebites,” snake handler Kepha added.4. How does the author introduce the topic of the text?A. By telling a story.B. By listing figures.C. By referririg to documents.D. By making a comparison.5. Why did Mwende take her daughter to a traditional healer?A. She couldn’t afford any modern treatment.B. She lived where antivenom medication is not available.C. The traditional way is very effective to treat snakebites.D. She believed a traditional healer could cure her daughter.6. What is causing more snakebites to happen in East Africa?A. Lack of antivenom medication.B. Environmental damage and climate change.C. People’s low awareness of the danger of snakes.D. People’s pursuit of traditional cures for snakebites.7. What do we know about antivenom in Kenya from the text?A. Itis taken from antibodies of sheep.B. There is only one effective antivenom available.C. KSRIC is trying to develop a local antivenom now.D. People refuse to use antivenom after being bitten by snakes.CMost children who have suffered from ADHD still have it as teens. During teen years, especially as the hormonal changes of teenagers are going on and the demands of school and extra-curricular activities are increasing, ADHD may get worse.Because of problems with getting unfocused and poor concentration, many teens with ADHD have problems in school. Grades may fall, especially if the teen is not getting ADHD treatment. It’s not uncommon for teens with ADHD to forget their homework, lose textbooks, and become bored with their daily class work. Teens may become inattentive or extremely attentive, not waiting for their turn before blurting out answers. They may cut in on their teacher and classmates. Teens with ADHD may also befidgetyand find it hard to sit still in class.Often, teens with ADHD are so busy focusing on other things that they forget about the task at hand. This can be seen especially with homework and athletic skills and in relationships with their schoolmates. This lack of attention to what they’re doing often leads to bad grades on tests and being passed over for sports teams, after-school activities, and learning teams. Kids with ADHD can be targets for bullying, too. But, not all children with ADHD have trouble getting along with others. If your child does, you can take measures to help improve their social skills and relationships.ADHD affects all parts of a teenager’s life. As a parent you should discover your teen’s troubles as early as possible. The earlier your child’s troubles are discovered, the more successful the following steps can be.8. What does the author plan to do in paragraph 1?A. To list the types of ADHD.B. To introduce the main topic.C. To show the author’s opinion.D. To explain the causes of ADHD.9. What does the underlined word “fidgety” probably mean in paragraph 2?A. Clever.B. Noisy.C. Restless.D. Lazy.10. What is the text mainly about?A. Ways to deal with ADHD.B. Effects of ADHD on teens.C. Teens’ school performances.D. Demands of school work.11. What may the following paragraph talk about?A. How parents can help a teen with ADHD.B. The importance of healthy peer relationships.C. How many children are suffering from ADHD. D. Different opinions about treating ADHD in teens.DIt’s easy to do easy things, but they don’t carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult. Scott Kelly said he tried to express that view everywhere he went. And he spoke from experience, having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut, US Navy captain, fighter pilot, and engineer.Scott spoke at the University of North Alabama, sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space Station (ISS). He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids(积水) in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head. It also needed some time to recover when he returned home. “My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sit for a while because my body hadn’t had that pressure so long,” Scott said.He discussed life aboard including spending time with Russian astronauts. They came from different cultures. Hehad managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together, worked together, and had to rely on each other. He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.Though life there was not easy, Scott never regretted being an astronaut and going to space. He also discussed experiences growing up, admitting that he wasn’t always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination.“Never give up or lower your dreams. If you work for it, all things are possible. There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you don’t even try. And when you succeed after trying hard, you’ll find it really rewarding,” Scott said in the end.12. Scott mentioned his experience in the ISS mainly to show ________.A. he enjoyed making speechesB. he was a responsible astronautC. his life in space was challengingD. the daily life of an astronaut can be boring13. What may benefit Scott most when he lived with Russian astronauts?A. He won some awards through teamwork.B. He found the fun of living in the Space Station.C. He learned to develop close relationships with others.D. He picked up some knowledge of Russian culture.14. Which of the following can best describe Scott?A. Kind and thoughtful.B. Curious and humorous.C. Easygoing and sociable.D. Hardworking and determined.15. What does the author intend to tell us from Scott’s story?A. It’s importantto have a dreamB. Easy things are also worth doingC. A suitable career leads one to success.D. Difficult things are demanding but rewarding第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2021年杭州市萧山区第三高级中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析

2021年杭州市萧山区第三高级中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AF the Art World competition.Prize -The winner of each type will get the chance to display their artworks in a week-long exhibition inChelsea,New York..Eligibility - Open to artists all over the world..Entry Fee(参赛费)-$24 for a maximum of 3 submitted(提交的)photos..Date of Exhibition - From 25thApril to 2ndMay.F the Art World is an international art competition organized by which is quite unusual, compared to other competitions. The artworks are not judged on the basis of creativity and skill. Instead, they're judged by the depth of the subject matter. The subject this year is “A Competition About Change”, where artists can try and show how they'd like to change humanity in a good way.Notes*For this competition, there are three types for submissions, namely: street art, fine art, and digital art.*Each type will have a winner as chosen by the organizers and all the winners will have the wonderful chance to exhibit their works at the Unarthodox Gallery inNew Yorkin a week-long exhibition.*All the winners will also receive 100% of the sale price when any of their artworks are sold!Winners will also be displayed on the website and the entrants' artworks will also be displayed in the opening ceremony(仪式)as well.1.What is special about F the Art World Competition?AIt is free to attend.B.It lasts for over a week.C.It is open to artists inNew York.D.It centers on the depth of the artworks.2.What will the winners get?A.Prize money.B.A chance to visit an exhibition.C.A written judgement of their artworks.D.Money from the sale of their artworks.3.Where will the entrants' artworks be shown?A.In the street.B.In the opening ceremony.C.On the website.D.At the market.BIf you have ever been disappointed because you don’t have a good gardener ,the clever robot may one day become the helper of your indoor plantsThe Hexa Plant is a six-legged robot that has been specially made to care for the potted plant that carries on top of its head .Using light and heats sensors (传感器) the robot has the ability to carry its plant in and out the daylight .If the houseplant needs more sun，the Hexa will walk into the sunlight ;and if the houseplant is getting too hot , the Hexa will go back into the area that blocks direct light The Hexa Plant will even do a little dance when it senses that the plant needs to be watered to warn its owner .The robot was developed by Vincross engineer and founder Sun Tianqi after he saw a dead sunflower sitting in the darkness in a room back in 2014 .” Plants only receive an action without responding ,”SunTianqi wrote in a blog post .” Whether they are being cut ,bitten ,burned or pulled from the earth ,or when they haven’t received enough sunshine ,water ,or are too hot or cold ,they will hold still and take whatever is happening to them .According to Sun Tianqi ,for billions of years ,plants have never experienced movement of any kind ,not even the simplest movement .In their whole lives ,they stick to where they were born .Sun Tianqi continued ,” Do they want break their own settings or have a tendency towards this ?I do not know the answer ,but would love to try to share some of this human tendency and technology with plants With the help of the robot ,plants can experience the move”.The Hexa Plant model robots are not for sale ,though Vincross does sell a Hexa robot model .It is said that in the near future the robots can open up a new market to watch over our household plants4. What can we learn about the Hexa Plant?A. It helps people do some gardening .B. It waters the plants through dancingC. It helps indoor plants get proper sunlightD. It carries the potted plant with its hands5. What does the author try to show through Paragraph 3?A. The way plants spend their whole livesB. The common way people deal with plantsC. The difference between plants and humansD. The cause of making the indoor plants’ helper.6. What does Sun Tianqi try do using this technology?A. To develop gardening skills.B. To draw people’s attention plantsC. make plants experience moveD. study the living conditions of plants7. What can be the best title for the text?A. A New Market for robotsB. An Indoor Plants’ HelperC. An Important Development in GardeningD The Tendency of Gardening in the FutureCThe grocerystore might not be your favorite place to visit when you're at home, but is it ever fun when you're in another country? Honestly speaking, they're one of those strange little destinations that I like to sniff out everywhere I go, much as other travelers head toward clothing stores, libraries, coffee shops or galleries.The greatest beauty of the grocery store –– whether it's a supermarket or a tiny shop –– is that it gives you a glimpse into what local people buy to cook their own meals. This offers clues into their lifestyles and preferences, and into the agricultural and cooking practices of the country. I stare at the strange fruits and vegetables, the seafood, the cheese, the spices, the bread, and oh, the chocolate...always the chocolate!Being the environmental nerd（呆子）I am, I like paying attention to packaging, which can reflect people's attitudes towards environmental protection. Italy, for example, has a habit of requiring customers to bag their fruits and vegetables in plastic for weighing, while Sri Lanka leaveseverything loose in bins. In Brazil, everything is prepackaged in a layer of plastic.People in grocery stores tend to be friendlier. They smile, say hello, and sometimes ask questions, which can lead to great conversations. I had a further discussion with a teenaged cashier in Sri Lanka, over which bag of crunchy（松脆的）mix to buy. He insisted that the one labeled “spicy” would be too hot for me, but I told him I was willing to risk it. He laughed and we ended up talking about my favorite Sri Lankan foods for ten minutes.It's interesting then to come home and look at one's own local grocery store through new eyes. What would a visitor think? What stands out, and what do the food displays say about us as a culture? You might be surprised by what you realize.8. According to the author, what is the key benefit of visiting foreign grocery stores?A. Learning to cook foreign dishes.B. Making friends with local people.C. Buying cheaper food and souvenirs.D. Knowing local people and the country.9. What does the author show by mentioning some countries in paragraph 3?A. People's special lifestyles.B. People's shopping habits.C. People's environmental awareness.D. People's packaging methods.10. What can we infer from paragraph 4?A. Sri Lankans know a lot about food.B. Grocery stores are good social places.C. Grocery stores vary in different countries.D. Sri Lankans like to give strangers suggestions.11. Which of the following shows the structure of text? (P: paragraph)A. B.C. D.DOver the years, NASA has successfully sent several rovers (飞行器) to Mars. While the science laboratoriescontinue to provide important information on the Red Planet, they keep the space exploration rovers staying closeto the original landing place.To get a more comprehensive (详尽的) view of Mars, the US Space Agency plans to make a small test helicopter with the Mars 2020 Rover, which will be sent off in July 2020.The football-sized “marscopter” weighs about four pounds.It can fly at about ten times the speed of helicopters on Earth. The light weight and fast speed are important for the helicopter to be able to fly in the thin Mars atmosphere, which is about just one percent of that of Earth. “To make it fly in that thin Mars atmosphere, we had to make everything ready, and make it as light as possible while being as strong and powerful as it can possibly be. “Mimi Aung, Mars helicopter project manager, said in a meeting.Upon landing on the Red Planet, the Mars 2020 Rover will find a proper location to send of the helicopter. The helicopter will start with a short climb, no higher than 10 feet, and hover (盘旋) for just 30 seconds before landing back on the Mars surface. If all goes well, five more flights of longer distances, for 90 seconds each, will be conducted over the next 30 days. The short journeys will be recorded by a small camera and sent back to the scientists on Earth.If the plan goes on well, the first helicopter to fly in another world, will open up a whole new way to explore Mars. The Mars helicopter's first flight will be a great invention. For those of us whose research is about flight, that would be a wonderful, historic moment.12. To fly in thin Mars atmosphere，we should make the helicopter_______.A. strong and heavyB. heavy and fastC. light and fastD. strong and slow13. How many times will the helicopter fly?A. Three timesB. Four timesC. Five timesD. Six times14. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. It’s interesting to fly in another world.B. I' s important to fly in another world.C. The plan to fly the helicopter goes on well.D. The helicopters first flight is successful.15. What may be the best title for the passage?A. To send a helicopter to Mars in 2020B. To send a rover to Mars in 2020C. To live in the thin Mars atmosphereD. To send back records to scientists第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2021届杭州市萧山区第三高级中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析

2021届杭州市萧山区第三高级中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AA Lifelong Devotion to Keeping People FedYuan Longping is a Chinese agricultural scientist and educator, known for developing the hybrid rice varieties.Yuan graduated from the Southwest Agriculture Institute in 1953 andbegan his teaching career at an agriculture school.In the 1960s, when a serious food shortage sweptChina, Yuan decided to devote himself to studying how to increase the yields of rice. He then began a lifelong connection with rice.Yuan succeeded in growing the world’s first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in 1973, which could reach a yield of over 500 kg per mu (about 0.067 hectares), rising from the previous yield of only 300 kg per mu. For the next four decades, he continued to work on research and development of hybrid rice, achieving increasingly higher outputs. In 2020, hybrid rice developed by Yuan’s team achieved 1,500 kilograms per mu in two growing seasons, a new world record.InChina, where rice is the main food for the majority of the 1.4 billion people, the planting area of hybrid rice has reached 16 million hectares, or 57 % of the total planting area of rice, helping feed an extra 80 million people a year.Hybrid rice has also been grown in over 40 countries, including theU.S.,Brazil,India,Vietnam, thePhilippinesandMadagascar. The total planting area of the hybrid rice has reached 8 million hectares overseas.Even after a great success, Yuan never held himself back from making new breakthroughs. In 2017, his team started to grow seawater rice inQingdao. The rice was designed to grow in saline-alkaline land and survive even after being completely in seawater. His team planned to develop a type of seawater rice that could be planted in 6.67 million hectares of saline-alkaline land acrossChinato boost the country’s rice harvest by about 20 %. In 2018, Yuan’s team was invited to plant the saline-alkaline tolerant rice in experimental fields inDubai, which achieved huge success. In June 2020, his team started to grow seawater rice on a farm at an altitude of 2,800 meters in northwestChina’sQinghaiProvince. The experiment succeeded.Yuan had two dreams — to “enjoy the cool under the rice crops taller than men” and that hybrid rice couldbe grown all over the world to help solve the global food shortage.1. What made Yuan Longping decide to study rice?A. A serious food shortage.B. Agriculture development.C. His interest in the rice experiment.D. His wish to plant the tallest rice in the world.2. From the passage, we know that Yuan Longping ________.A. developed a variety of hybrid riceB. worked as a scientist after graduationC. started to grow seawater rice inDubaiin 2017D. grew the first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in 19533. We can infer from the passage that Yuan Longping’s most outstanding qualities are________.A. modest and outgoingB. honest and creativeC. generous and optimisticD. responsible and devotedBIt’s easy to do easy things, but they don’t carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult. Scott Kelly said he tried to express that view everywhere he went. And he spoke from experience, having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut, US Navy captain, fighter pilot, and engineer.Scott spoke at the University of North Alabama, sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space Station (ISS). He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids(积水) in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head. It also needed some time to recover when he returned home. “My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sit for a while because my body hadn’t had that pressure so long,” Scott said.He discussed life aboard including spending time with Russian astronauts. They came from different cultures. He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together, worked together, and had to rely on each other. He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.Though life there was not easy, Scott never regretted being an astronaut and going to space. He also discussed experiences growing up, admitting that he wasn’t always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination.“Never give up or lower your dreams. If you work for it, all things are possible. There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you don’t even try. And when you succeed after trying hard, you’ll find it really rewarding,” Scott said in the end.4. Scott mentioned his experience in the ISS mainly to show ________.A. he enjoyed making speechesB. he was a responsible astronautC. his life in space was challengingD. the daily life of an astronaut can be boring5. What may benefit Scott most when he lived with Russian astronauts?A. He won some awards through teamwork.B. He found the fun of living in the Space Station.C. He learned to develop close relationships with others.D. He picked up some knowledge of Russian culture.6. Which of the following can best describe Scott?A. Kind and thoughtful.B. Curious and humorous.C. Easygoing and sociable.D. Hardworking and determined.7. What does the author intend to tell us from Scott’s story?A. It’s importantto have a dreamB. Easy things are also worth doingC. A suitable career leads one to success.D. Difficult things are demanding but rewardingCInAsia, there are special competitions where kites have complex designs and are fitted with instruments that make musical sounds as the wind blows through them. Although all kites have a similar structure (结构), they are widely different in size and shape. Kite-fighting competitions are also held, in which competitors use their kites to attack and bring down their opponents’ (对手) kites or cut their strings (线).For more than 15 years, the Big Wind Kite Factory has been giving kite-making and kite-flying classes for the children on an island inHawaii. In its kite-making lessons, students can make kites in as little as 20 minutes! Children as young as four years old can learn how to fly a kite. Jonathan Socher and his wife Daphne started the kite factory in 1980. Their kites are made of nylon (尼龙). Their designs are Hawaiian themes created by Daphne. The designs are cut out of the nylon with a hot knife that seals the edges and then fastened directly onto the kite. The kite that is used to give lessons is a regular diamond kite with a rainbow pattern. The difference between this kite and the ones they make during the lessons is that it is a two-string controllable kite. Big Wind employees fly the kite and for a few minutes show students how pulling on one line and then on the other controls the direction the kite goes in. Then the controls are given to the students.Jonathan insists that it is not necessary to make a huge impressive kite to have fun making and flying kites. Even the simplest structure can work, and can give hours of fun. Go on, give it a try!8. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. A hot knife is used to iron the nylon.B. Children never fly kites on their own in flying lessons.C. Kite strings must not be cut in kite-fighting competitions.D. Daphne designs kites for the Big Wind Kite Factory.9. What is different about the kite used for flying lessons?A. It has two strings.B. It is simple in design.C. It has a rainbow pattern.D. It is shaped like a diamond.10. According to Jonathan,what do you need to have fun with kites?A. A large kite.B. Any type of kite.C. A complex structure.D. A kite that impresses others.11. What is mainly described in the text?A. A kite factory.B. Kite-flying lessons.C. Special competitions.D. The kite-making process.DIt was once a shoreline buried by enough garbage to make it invisible (看不见的), thus, given the unfortunate nickname "toilet bowl" . Now the Philippines' Manila Bay beach is totally different, compared with a few months ago. It happened so suddenly and extremely that it brought tears to the eyes of the local people.The cleanup started on 27 January, when 5, 000 volunteers descended on Manila Bay to remove over 45 tons (公吨) of garbage, marking the beginning of a nation-wide environmental campaign. But some two months before this great movement began, a quiet revolution was already underway.During the first week of December 2018, Brooklyn- based Bounties Network collectedthree tons of garbage from Manila Bay aver two days through a project that paid a small group of people, mostly fishermen, with a digital currency (数字货币) based on the Ethereum system.For the mostly non-bank -using Filipino fishermen, this was a first-ever experience with a digital currency. It's one that proves decisive in enabling poor communities around the world to take up arms in the fight against humanity's waste.There are signs that this recycling-for-digital payment industry may be just about to take off. Earlier in September 2018, Plastic Bank, a Vancouver -based company powered by IBM technology, also started a similar project. They set up a project in Naga, a town in southern Luzon, the country's largest island, building a collectionpoint to let people exchange plastic and recyclable materials for digital payouts through a system.That both these pioneers have chosen the Philippines as their first location is not surprising considering the country's contribution to ocean waste. A Wall Street Journal study in 2015 revealed that the Philippines make the third-largest amount of plastic waste into global oceans.12. Why did people call Manila Bay beach“toilet bowl” ?A. It looked like a huge bowl.B. There were plenty of toilets.C. It was covered by rubbish.D. People loved the toilets here.13. What does the underlined phrase“descended on”in paragraph 2 mean?A. Completely depended on.B. Suddenly arrived at.C. Occasionally decreased to.D. Gradually disappeared from.14. What made poor communities willing to fight against waste?A. The benefits to their homeland.B. The desire to make a difference.C. The chance to escape ocean pollution.D. The experience with a digital currency.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Online system helps endocean pollution.B. Manila Bay beach is suddenly removed.C. Plastic Bank is powerful in recycling waste.D. Philippines make a great amount of waste.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。

浙江省杭州市英语高三上学期2024-2025学年模拟试题与参考答案

2024-2025学年浙江省杭州市英语高三上学期模拟试题与参考答案一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）Question: What does the man mean?A. He needs to have his bike repaired.B. He has to get ready for an exam.C. He wants to take a walk with the woman.D. He prefers cycling to any other exercise.Answer: AExplanation: The conversation hints that the man’s bike is broken, and he’s mentioning how he has to take the bus to work because of it. The line “I have to take the bus today because my bike is broken” clearly indicates that he needs to have his bike repaired.Question: When does the film start?A. At 7:30.B. At 8:00.C. At 8:30.D. At 9:00.Answer: CExplanation: The woman in the conversation says, “The film starts at halfpast eight,” which directly corresponds to 8:30. Hence, the correct answer isC.3、 What is the man planning to do tonight?A. Go to a movie.B. Have dinner with friends.C. Attend a lecture.Answer: AExplanation: In the audio clip, the woman asks the man if he wants to go to the m ovies tonight. The man responds positively, saying “Yeah, that sounds good.” This indicates that he is planning to go to a movie tonight, hence the answer is A.4、 Where does the conversation most likely take place?A. In a classroom.B. At a library.C. In a restaurant.Answer: BExplanation: The clues in the conversation suggest that the two speakers are discussing the availability of books and the library’s hours. For instance, one of them might mention checking out a book or asking about the library’s closing time. These details point to the conversation taking place in a library setting, making B the correct answer.5.What time will the train arrive at the station?A. 7:15 p.m.B. 7:45 p.m.C. 8:15 p.m.Answer: A. 7:15 p.m.Explanation: In the audio clip, the announcer clearly states, “The next train to arrive at platform 5 will be the 7:15 p.m. service to London.” This directly answers the question of what time the train will arrive at the station. Therefore, the correct answer is A, 7:15 p.m. The other options, B and C, are not mentioned in the audio and can be eliminated as incorrect.二、听力第二节（本大题有15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）1.Question: What time does the train to London depart?A. 8:15 a.m.B. 8:45 a.m.C. 9:00 a.m. Answer: B Explanation: The recording states, “The next train to London leaves at 8:45 a.m. from platform 3.” Therefore, the correct answer is B, 8:45 a.m.2.Question: Where is the man planning to go for his vacation?A. The beach.B. The mountains.C. The city. Answer: A Explanation: The man in the recording says, “I’m really looking forward to my vacation at the seaside. The beach is where I can truly relax.” This indicates that he plans to go to the beach for hisvacation, so the answer is A.3、What does the man mean?A. He can’t stand the heat.B. He wants to work outdoors.C. He enjoys staying indoors.Answer: A Explanation: In the listening material, the man complains about the high temperature outside and says “I can’t stand the heat.” This directly corresponds to option A, which states that he can’t stand the heat.4、When does the woman plan to start her new job?A. Next Monday.B. This weekend.C. Tomorrow morning.Answer: A Explanation: The woman in the listening material says “I’m going to start my new job next Monday.” This directly corresponds to option A, which states that she plans to start her new job next Monday.5、Question: What time does the train leave for New York?A. 7:30.B. 8:30.C. 9:30.Answer: BExplanation: In the audio, the speaker clearly states, “The next train to New York departs at 8:30 am from platform 5.” This directly corresponds tooption B, confirming that the train leaves at 8:30.6、Question: Where should the listener go if he wants to buy a map of the city?A. The gift shop.B. The information desk.C. The bookstore.Answer: BExplanation: The audio mentions, “For any inquiries or if you need a map of the city, please head to the information desk located at the main entrance.” This information directs the listener to the information desk for acquiring a city map, thus making B the correct answer.7、Question: What time does the train to London depart?A. At 9:30 am.B. At 10:00 am.C. At 10:30 am.Answer: BExplanation: The audio clip st ates, “The next train to London leaves at 10 o’clock sharp.” This directly corresponds to option B, indicating that the train departs at 10:00 am.8、Question: How much will the speaker pay for the two books?A.15.B.20.C.25.Answer: CExplanation: The dialogue between the speaker and the cashier goes as follows: “I’d like to buy these two books, please.” “That’ll be12.50 each, so a total of25.” This confirms that the total cost for the two books is25, matching option C.9、 What is the man going to do on Friday?A. Play football.B. Go shopping.C. Have a meeting.Answer: C Explanation: The dialogue states, “I’m sorry, but I can’t go shopping with you on Friday. I have a meeting that afternoon.” The man mentions he has a meeting on Friday afternoon, so h e won’t be able to go shopping. Therefore, the correct answer is C.10、 Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a classroom.B. In a restaurant.C. In a library.Answer: A Explanation: The conversation includes references to “homework” and “exam”, which are commonly associated with a classroom setting. Additionally, there is no mention of food or books, which would typically be discussed in a restaurant or library respectively. Hence, the mostprobable location for this conversation is a classroom, making A the correct answer.11.What time does the train leave for London?A. 8:30 am.B. 9:00 am.C. 9:30 am.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, the woman asks the man about the train schedule to London. The man responds, “The next train to London leaves at 9 o’clock sharp.” This clearly indicates that the train leaves at 9:00 am, making option B the correct answer.Conversation 2:12.Why does the man suggest the woman take the bus instead of driving?A. To avoid traffic congestion.B. To save money on gas.C. To enjoy the scenery along the way.Answer: AExplanation: During the conversation, the woman expresses her intention to drive to the city center for a meeting. The man advises her to take the bus instead, saying, “It’s rush hour now. You’ll just get stuck in traffic. The bus will get you there faster.” This suggests that the main reason for his suggestion is to avoid traffic congestion, making option A the correct answer.13、Question: What is the man planning to do this weekend?A. Go fishing.B. Watch a football game.C. Visit his cousin.Answer: A. Go fishing. Explanation: In the audio, the man says, “I’m thinking of going fishing this weekend. It’s been a while since I last did it.” This directly indicates that he is planning to go fishing, hence option A is the correct answer.14、Question: Where does the conversation most likely take place?A. In a hospital.B. At a bus stop.C. In a restaurant.Answer: B. At a bus stop. Explanation: The dialogue includes phrases like “the next bus” and “waiting for the bus,” which suggest that the speakers are discussing their wait for public transportation. This indicates that the conversation is most likely taking place at a bus stop, hence optionB is the correct answer.15、Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to the question you hear.Question: What time will the train arrive at the station?Options:A. 8:15 a.m.B. 8:45 a.m.C. 9:15 a.m.Answer: BExplanation: In the recording, the speaker clearly states, “The train is scheduled to arrive at the station at 8:45 a.m.” This directly corresponds to option B, making it the correct answer. The other options, A and C, are not mentioned in the recording and hence incorrect.三、阅读第一节（第1题7.5分，其余每题10分，总37.5分）First QuestionReading Comprehension - Section APassage:The art of gardening has been a source of relaxation and creativity for centuries. From the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, where irrigation systems were devised to nourish lush gardens, to modern-day urban rooftop gardens, humans have continually found solace and beauty in nurturing plants. Gardening is more than just tending to the soil and watching seeds grow; it’s a meditative practice that connects individuals with nature, fostering a sense of accomplishment and well-being.In recent years, the trend of urban gardening has gained momentum, as more and more city dwellers seek to bring a touch of green into their lives. Rooftop gardens, vertical gardens, and even indoor herb gardens have become popular ways to combat the stress of city living and improve air quality. These spaces notonly provide aesthetic pleasure but also serve as havens for wildlife, such as birds and butterflies, attracted by the variety of flora.Gardening also offers numerous health benefits. Regular exposure to nature has been shown to reduce stress levels, improve mood, and even boost the immune system. The physical act of gardening, including digging, planting, and weeding, provides a low-impact workout, strengthening muscles and improving flexibility. Moreover, the act of nurturing plants can be therapeutic, helping to alleviate anxiety and depression.Yet, the benefits of gardening extend beyond the individual. Community gardens, where neighbors come together to cultivate shared spaces, foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie. These spaces often become hubs of social activity, where people exchange gardening tips, share harvests, and even hold educational workshops. Community gardens can also play a role in food security, providing fresh produce to those who may not have access to healthy, affordable options.As the world faces increasing challenges related to climate change and environmental degradation, gardening takes on even greater significance. By planting native species and incorporating sustainable practices, gardeners can contribute to biodiversity conservation and eco-restoration efforts. Every garden, no matter how small, has the potential to make a positive impact on the planet.Questions:1.What is the main theme of the passage?•Answer: The benefits and significance of gardening.2.What is a modern trend in gardening mentioned in the passage?•Answer: The trend of urban gardening, where city dwellers bring green spaces into their lives.3.How does gardening benefit individuals, according to the passage?•Answer: Gardening reduces stress, improves mood, boosts the immune system, provides a low-impact workout, and can be therapeutic for mental health.4.What role can community gardens play in society?•Answer: Community gardens foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie, serve as hubs of social activity, and can contribute to food security by providing fresh produceto those in need. Second PassageReading ComprehensionPassage:Title: The Benefits of Reading BooksIn today’s fast-paced digital age, where screens dominate our lives, the act of reading a physical book can often seem like a relic of the past. However, the benefits of delving into the pages of a well-crafted novel, athought-provoking essay, or an informative non-fiction piece are numerous and undeniable.Firstly, reading books enhances cognitive abilities. Studies have shown that regular reading can improve vocabulary, memory, and even brain connectivity. As we engage with complex narratives and diverse perspectives, our minds areforced to stretch and adapt, strengthening neural pathways and fostering critical thinking skills.Secondly, reading is a powerful tool for emotional intelligence. Books transport us to different worlds, allowing us to experience emotions and situations that may be beyond our daily reach. This emotional immersion helps us develop empathy, understanding, and resilience, making us better equipped to navigate the complexities of human relationships.Moreover, reading promotes creativity and imagination. When we read, our minds are free to wander, creating mental images and scenarios based on the words on the page. This process stimulates the imagination, fostering creativity in both our personal and professional lives.Lastly, books are a source of knowledge and inspiration. They can introduce us to new ideas, cultures, and histories, broadening our horizons and igniting a lifelong love of learning. For many, books serve as a compass, guiding them through life’s challenges and uncertainties.In conclusion, the benefits of reading books are vast and multifaceted. From enhancing cognitive abilities to fostering emotional intelligence, creativity, and inspiration, books hold a unique place in our lives. As we continue to navigate the digital landscape, let us not forget the timeless joy and value of reading.Questions:1.What is the main benefit of reading books according to the passage?•Answer: Reading books enhances cognitive abilities, such as vocabulary, memory, and critical thinking skills.2.How does reading contribute to emotional intelligence?•Answer: Reading promotes emotional intelligence by transporting us to different worlds and allowing us to experience emotions and situations, fostering empathy,understanding, and resilience.3.What role does reading play in stimulating creativity and imagination?•Answer: Reading stimulates creativity and imagination by encouraging our minds to wander and create mental images and scenarios based on the words on the page.4.Why are books considered a source of knowledge and inspiration?•Answer: Books are considered a source of knowledge and inspiration because they introduce us to new ideas, cultures, and histories, broadening our horizons andigniting a lifelong love of learning. Third Section: Reading ComprehensionPassage:Title: The Benefits of Reading for Stress ReliefIn today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an almost inevitable part of our daily lives. From work deadlines to personal relationships, there are countless sources of stress that can take a toll on our mental and physical well-being. However, amidst this chaos, one simple yet powerful activity stands out as an effective stress reliever: reading.Research has consistently shown that reading can have a profound impact on reducing stress levels. When we immerse ourselves in a good book, our minds shift away from the pressures of the present and transport us to a different world.This escape, even if temporary, provides a much-needed break from the stressors of daily life.Moreover, reading promotes relaxation by lowering heart rate and reducing muscle tension. As we lose ourselves in the story, our bodies enter a state of deep rest, similar to that achieved through meditation or yoga. This physical relaxation, in turn, contributes to mental calmness and clarity.But the benefits of reading extend beyond mere stress relief. Regular reading has been linked to improved cognitive function, increased empathy, and expanded vocabulary. It fosters creativity and imagination, encouraging us to think outside the box and explore new ideas.Furthermore, reading can serve as a form of self-care, allowing us to nurture our minds and souls. By dedicating time to reading, we prioritize our own mental health and well-being, sending a powerful message to ourselves that we matter and deserve to be taken care of.In conclusion, reading is a valuable tool for managing stress and promoting overall well-being. By engaging in this simple yet powerful activity, we can find solace, relaxation, and a sense of escape from the pressures of modern life.Questions:1.What is the main idea of the passage? Answer: The benefits of readingfor stress relief.2.How does reading help reduce stress levels? Answer: By shifting ourminds away from present pressures and transporting us to a differentworld.3.What physical effects does reading have on the body? Answer: Readingpromotes relaxation by lowering heart rate and reducing muscle tension.4.What additional benefits of regular reading are mentioned in the passage?Answer: Improved cognitive function, increased empathy, expandedvocabulary, fostering creativity and imagination, and serving as a form of self-care. Question 4:Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions:1.What is the main idea of the passage?•Answer: The power of reading and its numerous benefits for personal growth, academic success, and emotional well-being.2.According to the passage, what are some of the academic benefits of reading?•Answer: Reading improves vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills, all of which are crucial for academic success.3.How does reading affect emotional and psychological well-being?•Answer: Reading can provide comfort and solace during difficult times, inspire creativity and imagination, and foster empathy for others, all of which contribute toemotional and psychological well-being.4.Why is it important to prioritize reading in today’s digital age?•Answer: In today’s fast-paced, digital age, prioritizing reading helps us slow down, focus our minds, and engage in meaningful, thought-provoking experiences amidstthe overwhelming amount of information readily available.四、阅读第二节（12.5分）Title: The Benefits of ReadingReading is a fundamental skill that opens doors to knowledge, imagination, and personal growth. Throughout history, books have been considered as windows to the world, allowing individuals to experience different cultures, perspectives, and emotions without ever leaving their rooms. In today’s fast-paced society, where technology dominates our daily lives, the importance of reading cannot be overlooked. Here are just a few benefits of cultivatinga love for reading.1.Improved Cognitive Abilities: Regular reading stimulates the brain,enhancing cognitive functions such as memory, attention span, andcritical thinking. As we read, our minds work to process information, make connections, and form opinions, thereby exercising and strengthening our mental muscles.2.Enhanced Vocabulary: Reading exposes us to a vast array of words andphrases, broadening our vocabulary. This not only improves our writing skills but also enriches our speech, making us more articulate andconfident communicators.3.Stress Relief: Escaping into a good book can be a powerful tool forstress reduction. By immersing ourselves in a fictional world or learning about fascinating topics, we temporarily forget our worries, providinga mental break from the stresses of daily life.4.Improved Empathy: Reading about diverse characters and theirexperiences fosters empathy. As we connect with the emotions and struggles of others, we become more understanding and compassionate towards those around us.5.Encourages Lifelong Learning: Books are a treasure trove of knowledge,spanning every subject imaginable. By reading, we continue to learn and grow throughout our lives, nurturing a curious and inquisitive mind. Question 51-55:51.What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To compare reading with technology.B. To promote the importance of reading.C. To criticize the lack of reading habits.D. To explain the history of books.Answer: B52.According to the passage, what does reading do to our cognitive abilities?A. It weakens them over time.B. It has no significant impact.C. It stimulates and enhances them.D. It slows down the brain’s function.Answer: C53.Which benefit of reading is not mentioned in the passage?A. Improved vocabulary.B. Enhanced critical thinking.C. Increased physical strength.D. Stress relief.Answer: C54.How does reading contribute to our empathy?A. By limiting our exposure to different perspectives.B. By fostering a sense of indifference towards others.C. By allowing us to connect with diverse characters and their experiences.D. By encouraging us to avoid social interactions.Answer: C55.What is the last benefit of reading mentioned in the passage?A. It improves memory and attention span.B. It enhances our vocabulary and writing skills.C. It encourages lifelong learning.D. It provides a mental break from daily stress.Answer: C五、语言运用第一节 _ 完形填空（15分）Passage for Cloze Test:Once upon a time, there was a young man named Jack who lived in a small village. He was known for his 1 courage and never-give-up attitude. One day, Jack heard about a legendary treasure hidden deep in the heart of the forest, guarded by a fierce dragon. Despite the warnings from the 2 villagers, Jack was determinedto embark on this adventurous journey.Armed with only a rusty sword and a bag of bread, Jack set off into the unknown. The forest was dense and 3, with thorny bushes and treacherous paths. But Jack, with his strong heart and 4 mind, persevered.As he journeyed deeper, Jack came across various challenges. He had to 5 rushing rivers, climb steep cliffs, and even evade the traps set by mischievous animals. Yet, he never lost sight of his goal –the treasure and the glory that awaited him.Days turned into weeks, and Jack’s body began to 6 from the exhaustion of the journey. His clothes were torn, and his feet were blistered. But his spirit remained unbroken. One fateful day, as he stumbled upon a clearing, Jack saw the dragon, looming large and fearsome before him.For a moment, Jack’s courage faltered. But then, he remembered all the hardships he had overcome and the 7 of his fellow villagers. Drawing a deep breath, he summoned all his strength and charged towards the dragon.The battle was fierce and brutal. The dragon breathed fire, and Jack dodged and weaved, striking back with his sword whenever he could. Time seemed to stand still as the two combatants fought to the 8.Finally, with a mighty swing of his sword, Jack struck the dragon’s heart. The creature let out a deafening roar and fell to the ground, defeated. Jack stood victorious, his heart pounding with 9.He searched the dragon’s lair and found the treasure – gold, jewels, andartifacts beyond his wildest dreams. But as he gazed upon the riches, Jack realized that the true treasure was not the material wealth but the 10 he had gained – courage, perseverance, and self-belief.With a heart full of gratitude, Jack returned to his village, where he was greeted as a hero. He shared his 11 with the villagers, teaching them that true strength comes from within and that no obstacle is too great when one has the will to overcome it.Cloze Test:1. A. hiddenB. immenseC. boundlessD. unparalleledAnswer: D2. A. superstitiousB. skepticalC. enthusiasticD. cautiousAnswer: B3. A. invitingB. sereneC. treacherousD. enchantingAnswer: C4. A. feebleB. fragileC. resilientD. hesitant Answer: C5. A. fordB. drainC. diveD. sail Answer: A6. A. healB. weakenC. strengthenD. recover Answer: B7. A. disappointmentB. admirationC. sympathyD. envy Answer: B8. A. endB. limitC. conclusionD. deathAnswer: A9. A. sorrowB. angerC. excitementD. fearAnswer: C10.A. wisdomB. experienceC. treasureD. fortuneAnswer: A11.A. adventureB. journeyC. lessonD. victoryAnswer: CThis cloze test was designed to assess comprehension of the text as well as vocabulary and contextual understanding.六、语言运用第二节 _ 语法填空（15分）Passage for Grammar Filling:Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the heart of a lush forest, there lived a young boy named Jack. Jack was known for his (1)_______(curious) and adventurous spirit. One day, while exploring the depths of the forest, he stumbled upon an ancient tree with a (2)_______(shine) golden trunk. Intrigued, Jack approached the tree and noticed a small, intricately carved door. Without hesitation, he pushed it open, revealing a hidden staircase leading downwards.Filled with (3)_______(excite), Jack began his descent, his heart pounding with anticipation. As he reached the bottom, he found himself in a vast underground chamber, illuminated by glowing crystals embedded in the walls. In the center of the chamber stood a wise old wizard, who greeted Jack warmly.“Welcome, young one,” said the wizard. “You have found the realm of (4)_______(magic). I sense great potential in you. I offer you a choice: to learn the secrets of magic and use it for good, or to leave this place and forget what you have seen.”Jack, without a moment’s hesitation, chose to learn. The wizard taught him the basics of magic, from simple spells to more complex rituals. Jack’s (5)_______(absorb) nature allowed him to progress rapidly, and soon he was mastering the art with ease.But a s Jack’s powers grew, so did his (6)_______(responsible). He realized that with great power came great responsibility. He vowed to use his magic to protect his village and the forest from any harm that might come their way.One day, a fierce dragon threatened to destroy the village. Jack, now askilled magician, stepped forward to confront the beast. Using all his (7)_______(know), he cast a powerful spell that banished the dragon back to its lair. The villagers cheered and hailed Jack as a hero.From that day on, Jack used his magic to bring prosperity and peace to his community. He also traveled far and wide, helping those in need and spreading the message of (8)_______(kind).Grammar Filling Questions:1.Jack was known for his (1)_______(curious) and adventurous spirit.A. curiousB. curiouslyC. curiosity Answer: C(Note: Only one question is provided as per the request, but the remaining nine questions can be structured similarly, focusing on the appropriate form of the given words or phrases in the context of the passage.)七、写作第一节 _ 应用文写作（15分）Title: Write a letter of recommendation for a student applying for a university scholarship.Instructions: Imagine you are the head teacher of a high school, and one of your outstanding students, Li Hua, has requested a letter of recommendation for a prestigious university scholarship. Li Hua has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, leadership skills, andcommunity involvement throughout his/her high school career. Compose a letter that highlights Li Hua’s achievements, qualities, and why you believe he/she deserves this scholarship.Writing Sample:[School Letterhead][Date]To Whom It May Concern,I am writing this letter with utmost enthusiasm to recommend Li Hua, a remarkable student of our esteemed high school, for the prestigious university scholarship. As the head teacher, I have had the privilege of witnessing Li Hua’s remarkable journey from a diligent student to a well-rounded individual who excels in academics, leadership, and community service.Academically, Li Hua stands out as one of the brightest students in our school. Throughout his/her high school years, he/she has consistently maintained an impeccable academic record, achieving top grades in all subjects. His/her passion for learning is evident in the depth of understanding and critical thinking he/she demonstrates in class discussions and assignments. Li Hua’s intellectual curiosity has led him/her to engage in independent research projects, further enhancing his/her knowledge and skills.Beyond academics, Li Hua is a natural leader. He/She has actively participated in various extracurricular activities, including serving as the captain of our school’s debate team and organizing charity events for local。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Obama didn’t explain ______ any larger principles have guid ed him through the historic convulsions of the 2011 Arab Spring.A．what B．that C．where D．whether 2．I’m not quite sure how to get there, ---------- I’d better _____ a map.A．watch B．look up C．consult D．read3．Professor Li ________ for his informative lecture, was warmly received by the students.A．known B．knowingC．having known D．to be known4．-Excuse me, but why am I not allowed to use the gym?-________，but your room price doesn't cover it.A．No hurry B．No wonder C．No offence D．No problem5．Many people complained about the stones lying on a road, but _______ did anything about getting the stones out of the way.A．both B．no one C．none D．all6．Once you’ve ________ the items you ordered, put this record in your file. A．checked in B．checked offC．checked out D．checked with7．My new job _______ my travelling all over the country, which means I won’t be able to spend much time with my family.A．takes B．promises C．involves D．causes8．---________ I say something to you? You were really, really something back there. Incredible!---Are you talking to ---me? Whoa!A．Must B．Can C．Need D．Should9．The possibility that Frank was lying ______ through my mind.A．swallowed B．masked C．flashed10．I shook hands and ________ greetings with the manager, who I impressed a lot. A．conveyed B．swapped C．exchanged D．switched11．—I am putting on weight again! Maybe I should start doing yoga.—You _______ that the whole morning!A．are saying B．have said C．have been saying D．were saying12．It is usually thought a little child says is truth.A．What that B．that what C．which D．that13．He used to study in a village school, ______was rebuilt two years ago.A．which B．thatC．where D．whose14．Many of us see reading as an investment in ourselves，so it’s only natural that we want to learn something useful ________ our efforts.A．in view of B．in response toC．in parallel with D．in return for15．Going out is __________good means of relaxation. Would you like to go to______ park with me in the afternoon?A．the ;the B．the; a C．a; the D．/；a16．It’s strongly advised that smokers not be allowed to smoke in any room ________ babies currently occupy.A．where B．whoseC．that D．as17．Many thought that after starring in the immensely popular drama，Nirvana in Fire，Hu Ge would ________ and actively seek new roles．A．make a mountain out of a molehillB．have too many irons in the fireC．strike while the iron is hotD．put the cart before the horse18．—I will fix your printer right now.— Oh, ________. I’m in no hurry.A．take your time B．that’s a great ideaC．you are welcome D．I’d like to19．Tom finally decided to ________ and give himself up to the police, which allowed him to get away with only a small fine.A．kill the fatted calf B．face the musicC．see the handwriting on the wall D．be a black sheep20．For many days I have been trying to ________ what it is that makes Jack so annoyed.A．carry out B．figure outC．watch out D．stand out第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

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AYou never see him, but they're with you every time you fly. They record where you are going, how fast you're traveling and whether everything on your airplane is functioning normally. Their ability to bear almost any disaster makes them seem like something out of a comic book（连环画册）. They're known as the black box.When planes fall from the sky, as a Yemeni airliner did on its way to Comoros Islands in the India Ocean June 30, 2009, the black box is the best bet for identifying what went wrong. So when a French submarine detected the device's homing signal five days later, the discovery marked a huge step toward determining the cause of a tragedy in which 152 passengers were killed.In 1958, Australian scientist David Warren developed a flight-memory recorder that would track basic information like altitude and direction. That was the first mode for a black box, which became a requirement on all U.S. commercial flights by 1960. Early models often failed to bear crashes, however, so in 1965 the device was completely redesigned and moved to the back of the plane – the area least subject to impact – from its original position in the landing wells (起落架舱). The same year, the Federal Aviation Authority required that the boxes, which were never actually black, be painted orange or yellow to aid visibility.Modern airplanes have two black boxes: a voice recorder, which tracks pilots' conversations, and a flight-data recorder, which monitors fuel levels, engine noises and other operating functions that help investigators reconstruct the aircraft's final moments. Placed in an insulated (隔绝的) case and surrounded by a quarter-inch-thick panels of stainless steel, the boxes can resist massive force and temperatures up to 2,000℉. When submerged, they're also able to emit signals from depths of 20,000 ft. Experts believe the boxes from Air France Flight 447, which crashed near Brazil on June 1,2009, are in water nearly that deep, but statistics say they're still likely to turn up. In the approximately 20 deep-sea crashes over the past 30 years, only one plane's black boxes were never recovered.41. What does the author say about the black box?A. It ensures the normal functioning of an airplane.B. The idea for its design comes from a comic book.C. Its ability to survive disasters is incredible.D. It is a must on an airplane.42. What information could be found from the black box on the Yemeni airliner?A. Data for analyzing the cause of the crash.B. The total number of passengers on board.C. The scene of the crash and extent of the damage.D. Homing signals sent by the pilot before the crash.43. Why was the black box redesigned in 1965?A. New materials became available by that time.B. Too much space was needed for its installation.C. The early models often got damaged in the crash.D. The early models didn't provide the needed data.44. Why did the Federal Aviation Authority require the black boxes be painted orange or yellow?A. To distinguish them from the color of the plane.B. To caution people to handle them with care.C. To make them easily identifiable.D. To conform to international standards.45. What do we know about the black boxes from Air France Flight 447?A. There is still a good chance of their being recovered.B. There is an urgent need for them to be reconstructed.C. They have stopped sending homing signals.D. They were destroyed somewhere near Brazil.BBelow is some advice on how to prevent cancer:8 Ways to Avoid Cancer in Your Life1. Eat BlueberriesAside from being a healthy and delicious snack, blueberries contain pterostilbene, which has important colon（结肠）cancer-fighting prosperities. But wait, it gets better. Blueberries also offera large dose of vitamins C (14 milligrams per cup). So at breakfast, try to take in a cup and a half of blueberries in your cereal or yogurt, or mixed with other berries.2. Drink Pomegranate（石榴）JuiceThe deep red juice of the pomegranate contains polyphenols, isoflavones and ellagic acid, which together create a powerful anticancer mixture. Most recently, researchers from the University of Wisconsin at Madison has discovered that 16 ounces of pomegranate juice per day also may inhibit the growth of lung cancer.3. RelaxFeeling stressed or worried? Find ways to relax and you may reduce your chances of developing cancer. Purdue University researchers tracked 1,600 men over 12 years and found that half of those with high levels of worry died during the study period. Only 20 percent of the optimists died before the study were completed, while 34 percent of the extremely anxious men died of some type of cancer. Instead of stressing about the past or future, focus on the present and relax!4. Take Selenium（硒）Selenium is well known for its cancer-fighting properties. In a study of almost 1,000 men, researchers from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that when men with the lowest initial levels of selenium in their bodies received a daily supplement over a 4 year period, they cut their prostate（前列腺）cancer risk by a remarkable 92 percent. However, it is possible to get too much of a good thing, so monitor your intake of selenium-containing supplements, Brazil nuts, tuna, meats and grains carefully.5. Eat Sushi（寿司）Seaweed may not be your idea of a great snack, but it is high in fiber, calcium and iron, and dry, roasted seaweed sheets used in sushi provide the additional benefits of vitamins A and C. Sushi rolls are also high in protein— a typical spicy tuna roll has only 290 calories but packs 24 grams of protein. So don’t skimp（节省）on the Sushi!6. Enjoy the OutdoorsVitamin D causes early death of cancer cells. A study published in the American Journey of Clinical Nutrition reported that women who supplemented their diets with 1,000 international units of vitamin D every day had a 60 percent to 77 percent lower incidence of cancer over afour-year period than did women taking a placebo(对照安慰剂). Experts recommend supplementing your fun in the sun with 1,100 to 2,000IU of vitamin D each day.7. Breathe Clean AirThere’s no question that secondhand smoke kills. A recent American Journal of Public Health study showed that nonsmokers working in smoky places had three times the amount of carcinogen （致癌物质）in their urine（尿）than nonsmokers working in smoke-free locations. What’s worse, their levels of the carcinogen rose 6 percent for every hour worked. Nine states have banned smoking in all workplaces, bars and restaurants. The message is clear: Do whatever you can to avoid the cloud of smoke.8. Break a SweatEven a small amount of exercise can offer major cancer-fighting benefits. In a study of 29,110 men published in the International Journal of Cancer, men who exercised just once a week had a percent lower risk of metastasis(转移性) prostate cancer than men who didn’t work out at all. The better the frequency, duration and intensity of the exercise, the bigger the reduction in risk, according to the study.46. To prevent yourself from catching colon cancer, you should eat ____ as often as possible.A. sushiB. blueberriesC. pomegranatesD. Vitamin D47. A person is very likely to catch some type of cancer if ______.A. he is very fond of exercise every day.B. he is addicted to smokingC. he is always feeling extremely stressed or worriedD. he likes to have meals in restaurants48. _____ will remarkably reduce the risk of men’s prostate cancer.A. Having a daily supplement of seleniumB. Drinking a cup of pomegranate juice every dayC. Breathing fresh air now and thenD. Taking exercise at least once a week49. If you want to keep cancer away, it is particularly important to ______.A. have a daily supplement of vitamins B and CB. try to ignore the secondhand smokingC. take in as many selenium-containing supplements as possibleD. having exercise as often as possibleCThe centenary（百年）of the birth of William Faulkner, one of the great modern novelists, was celebrated in September 1997. Faulkner wrote about the southern states of the United States of America where he grew up, and where his family had an important part to play in the history of that region. His work became a touchstone for insights into the troubled issues of southern American identity, race relations, and the family interrelationships of the old time southern gentry(贵族).Faulkner was born in New Albany, Mississippi on September 25, 1897. Despite his interest in writing, he left Oxford High School, Mississippi, without graduating. After World War I, he entered the University of Mississippi as a special student, a right to study which was granted to retired soldiers, although Faulkner had only finished training with the Air Force in Canada, and not entered combat(战斗).Faulkner began to write poems, a verse play, short stories and finished his first novel Sartoris in 1928. His fiction was centered for 14 of the 19 novels published during his lifetime in a fictional region called Yoknapatawpha County. The name is said to come from the Indian Chickasaw word meaning split land.In December 1950, Faulkner was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. When he accepted it in Stockholm, his speech emphasized that he wished to continue writing, but in a positive way that affirmed the power of humanity to prevail over adverse circumstances. As he said in his speech, he still felt that, despite the threat of nuclear war then hanging over the world, the central concern of the writer should be “the problems of the human heart in conflict with itself”.He wanted the tensions and problems that he had cast the spotlight on in the southern states of America to be resolved by the life-affirming attitudes and action of his characters. Like playwright Tennessee Williams, Faulkner was a major voice who spoke for the troubled heart of the southern states of America. His achievement is all the more remarkable because, as a schoolboy, he was not only a frequent absentee but also reportedly failed to reach pass grades in English class. His collected short stories, novels, poems, and other writings from a legacy of literature which casts profound illumination(启发) on the special culture of the South, a culture which developed from ahistory and social circumstances that were always unique.From the focus on a fictional county, and by remaining true to his view of a close-knit but real society that reflected the greater world around him, Faulkner in the end fashioned a legend of the Deep South that is one of the major achievements of the 20th century literature.50. Which of the following statements about William Faulkner is NOT true？A. William Faulkner’s work focuses on several troubled problems of southern America.B. William Faulkner died one hundred years ago.C. Although William Faulkner did not graduate from high school, he had great interests in writing.D. William Faulkner once took part in the army when he was young.51. Why did William Faulkner write about the southern states of America?A. They were the place where he grew up and his family took an important role in the historyof that region.B. His work became a touchstone.C. He cared about the troubled issues of southern America.D. He felt sympathy for the poor in southern America.52. How many novels have been published during the lifetime of William Faulkner?A. 14.B. 100.C. 19.D. Not mentioned.53. Which of the following statements about Tennessee William is true?A. Both Tennessee William and William Faulkner are playwrights.B. Tennessee William was a major voice who spoke for the troubled people in southern America.C. Like Faulkner, he once won Nobel Prize for literature.D. Tennessee William had to pursue his writing career through difficult times.54. What was William Faulkner’s attitude toward the troubled issues of so uthern America?A. He reflected them by writing and criticized them.B. He intended to call on the troubled people to rebel （叛乱）.C. The troubled issues of southern America just provided many elements for his novels.D. He advocated resolving them in positive attitudes and actions.DHilary Smith belonged to a good family. But by the age of twenty, he had spent all the money the good old family had. He then had some trouble with the bank and was put in prison. He escaped from the prison and ran to Australia without delay.Hilary did not like Australia and Australia did not like Hilary. What he could do seemed to be one of two things: die or work. Then he remembered that he was not alone in the world. He had an aunt.She was his father's only sister, but his father used to say she brought no glory to the family. Hilary, of course, tried to discover what she had done. It seemed that she had failed to marry a nobleman. Instead, she had chosen a husband who was connected with "trade". Of course as soon as she became "Mrs. Parks", her brother considered her dead. Later on, Mr. Parks died and left her a lot of money; but that did not bring her back to life in her brother's opinion.Hilary discovered his aunt's address. Fortunately she remained faithful and honest to him even after she fell ill. So Hilary's star shone again, and soon he moved into her house and lived as comfortably as a sailor who had just reached harbor. He had only about a sixpence in his pocket.One thing was soon clear: his aunt was seriously ill, and nothing could cure her illness. Hilary was very worried. Fate had found a home for him, and was now going to throw him out of it. There was only one thing that could save him: her will."Will?" she said, "yes, I have made one. That was when I was a girl and had not much money.I left all my money to some religious people.""Didn't you make another will when you were married?" Hilary asked.His aunt shook her head. "No," she said in a low voice, "There was no need. When I finally had a lot of money I found I had no relations."On the next day he went to the public library and examined a book of law. It told him what he already believed. When a woman is married, an earlier will loses its value. A new will must be made. If no new will is made, the money goes to the nearest relation. Hilary knew that he was his aunt's only relation. His future was safe.After a few months had passed, Hilary's problems became serious. He badly needed money. He had expensive tastes, and owed a lot of money to shopkeepers. They trusted him because his aunt was rich; but the debt was terrible.Unfortunately his aunt did not want to discuss money matters at all. In the end they had aquarrel about the small amount of ten pounds. Hilary was not very angry. He began to wonder about a new problem. Was it kind to want his aunt to live any longer? Was it not better for her to die now? While he was considering what to do, his aunt told him that she was going to send for her lawyer. So she was going to make a new will, Hilary thought. She might leave all her money to someone else. Soon he reached a clear decision. He must do a great kindness to the poor old woman.One night when the old servant who had been nursing his aunt went off, he doubled the amount of some medicine. The total amount was too great and it could just put her to sleep forever."Thank you," his aunt took the glass from his hand with a grateful look." I want, more than anything, to sleep, and never to wake up again. Is that what you wish, Hilary? Don't blame me if I have some doubts about what you intended to do. Sick people get these ideas, you know. One thing I ought to explain to you. Mr. Parks never married me. He already had a wife and couldn't marry again. That made your foolish father very angry with me...Well, if I am alive tomorrow I shall make another will in your favor. If I die tonight, you'll get nothing...No, Hilary, don't try to take the glass away. If you do that, I shall know; and I don't want to know. Good night, Hilary."Then, very carefully, she raised the glass to her mouth and drank.55. From the story ,we learn that Hilary's aunt was ______.A. bad-tempered and lonelyB. kind-hearted and wiseC. careless about moneyD. cruel to her niece56. Why did Hilary's father consider his aunt dead?A. Because they lost contact with each other after her marriage.B. Because she married a businessman with a wife against his will.C. Because she broke away from the family for a better life.D. Because he thought she was a shame to the family57. The underlined sentence "He must do a great kindness to the poor old woman" in paragraph 11 suggeststhat Hilary Smith ______.A. was determined to put his aunt's life to an endB. decided to do his aunt a favor to call in a lawyerC. made up his mind to take good care of his auntD. would help his aunt to donate all her money to religious people58. Which of the following is the focus of the story?A. Hilary's aunt's money.B. Hilary Smith's debts.C. The intended murder.D. Hilary's aunt's marriage.59. According to the law book, _____.A. Hilary's aunt is not allowed to make a new will.B. the money will go to Hilary after his aunt dies without a new will.C. Hilary's aunt must leave the money to the religious people after she dies.D. Hilary must look after his aunt till her death because he is the only relation.60. Which detail from the story is the climax（高潮）of the story?A. Hilary escaped from the prison.B. Hilary quarreled with is aunt about ten pounds.C. Hilary's aunt drank the medicine her nephew prepared for her.D. Hilary's aunt made a will to leave all her money to someone else.第二节：阅读下列材料, 从所给的六个选项（A、B、C、D、E 和F）中, 选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项。

2021届萧山中学高三英语月考试卷及参考答案

2021届萧山中学高三英语月考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AHubeiProvincehas long been a favorite Chinese tourist destination because of its natural scenery, historic cities, and beautiful mountains. Here are some of the best places to visit inHubeiProvince.YellowCraneTowerYellowCraneToweris known as one of the Three Famous Towers South of Yangtze River, together withYueyangTowerinHunanand Tengwang Pavilion inJiangxi. The history ofYellowCraneTowerdates back to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280) in Chinese history. The tower was used as a watchtower by the King of Wu's army in the beginning.Enshi Grand CanyonEnshi Grand Canyon can beChina's answer to the Grand Canyon inArizona, theUnited Statesin beauty. The canyon runs 108 kilometers and occupies a land area of 3,000 square kilometers. The region where Enshi Grand Canyon is located used to be a vast sea with many limestone deposits 230 million years ago.Shennongjia Scenic AreaIt is famous for its varied plant species as well as mountains. Regarded as the “Lungs of Central China", the forest coverage reaches over 90 percent of the area. Due to the special climate, it is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. Sometimes clouds stretch around mountains, rewarding tourists with unforgettable views. Besides, the area is home to some rare animals such as golden monkeys, white bears and antelope.The Three-Gorge Tribe scenic spotLocated in the area of the Xiling Gorge in the city ofYichang, it has the beauty of landscape paintings. The spot is a “ProtectedCenterof the Popular Culture and Art of the Three Gorges”. Since ancient times, a lot of famous scholars have produced a great number of excellent poems praising the beauty of this place, some of which are carved on the stones along theYangtze River.1. What is special aboutYellowCraneTower?A. It has a long history.B. It offers a scenic view.C. It once served war's purposes.D. It is the best-known tower inChina2. Why is the Grand Canyon inArizonamentioned ?A. To explain its popularity inChina.B. To help readers know more about it.C. To prove the beauty of the Chinese canyon.D. To show differences between the two canyons.3. Which place will a Chinese literature lover probably visit?A. Enshi Grand Canyon.B.YellowCraneTower.C. Shennongjia Scenic Area.D. TheThree-Gorge Tribe scenic spot.BMany of us in China enjoy adding chilies (辣椒) toour food, but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous? A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper—the spiciest chili in the world. After taking just a single bite of one, the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days, reported BBC News.In fact, reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual. But if chilies are harmful, why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable? According to the website Huanqiu, about 600 million Chinese people—almost half of the national population—are chili eaters. So what makes people love chilies so much? The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that “produce a sense of happiness” , noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment. A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week. The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week. And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion. “The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,” Liu Qi, a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism (新陈代谢). So, don't worry if you love spicy food. It seems that chilies are actually good for us—except for the Carolina Reaper, perhaps.4. The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove ________.A. chiliescan be beneficialB. chilies are popular inAmericaC. chilies can be dangerousD. serious headaches can be dangerous5. Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_______.A. decreasing death rateB. releasing natural chemicalsC. curing serious headachesD. providing enough nutrition6. Which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B. Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C. The more chilies you eat, the healthier you are.D. Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it can't increase our metabolism.7. The writer wrote the passage to ________.A. warn people of the dangers of chiliesB. ask people to eat Carolina ReaperC. encourage people to eat more chiliesD. tell people the benefits of chiliesCIt's a popular belief that a fish's memory lasts for only seven seconds. It may seem sad to think that they don't remember what they've eaten or where they’ve been, and they don't identify you or any of their friends--every moment intheir life would be like seeing the world for the first time.But don't be so quick to feel sorry for them. A new study has found that fish have a much better memory than we used to think. In fact, certain species of fish can even remember events from as long as 12 days ago. In the study, researchers from Mac Ewan University in Canada trained a kind of fish called African cichlids to go to a certain area of their tank to get food.They then waited for 12 days before putting them back in the tank again. Researchers used computer software to monitor the fish’s movements.They found that after such a long break the fish still went to the same place where they first got food. This suggested that they could remember their past experiences.In fact. scientists had been thinking for a long time that African cichlids might have a good memory. An earlier study showed that they behaved aggressively(挑衅地) in front of certain fish, perhaps because they remembered their past "fights".But until the latest findings, there was no clear evidence.Just as a good memory can make our lives easier, it also plays an important part when a fish is trying to survivein the wild. "If fish are able to remember that a certain area contains safe food, they will be able to go back to that area without putting their lives at risk,"lead researcher Trevor Hamilton told Live Science.For a long time, fish were placed far below chimpanzees, dolphins and mice on the list of smart animals.But this study has given scientists a new understanding of their intelligence.8. According to the text, people commonly believe that ______.A. fish don't recognize any of their friendsB. a fish's memory lasts for only seven minutesC. fish can only remember part of their past experiencesD. fish can remember things that happened long ago9. How can fish benefit most from a good memory?A. They can remember their enemies and fight.B. They can remember where to get food and survive.C. They can remember their friends and help each other.D. They can remember where to go when in danger.10. What can we learn from the text?A. Only African cichlids have a good memory.B. African cichlids can remember things for 12 days.C. African cichlids always treat other fish aggressively.D. African cichlids don't belong to the list of smart animals.11. What is the text mainly about?A. What we can learn from fish.B. Fish having a very bad memory.C. How fish improve their memory.D. Fish being smarter than we thought.DThe term "bird brain" is frequently used to describe a person's lack of intelligence and good decision-making ability. However, some scientists believe it should be considered a praise, given that many birds can perform human tasks like producing and using tools, solving problems, and planning for future needs. Now,Griffin, an African Grey parrot, has proved that birds may even possess better visual memories than human adults and children.The study, led by Hrag Pailian, a researcher at Harvard University, had the parrot compete in the game against twenty-one undergraduate students and twenty-one 6 to 8-year-old children. The popular challenge involveshiding a small object under one of three or more upside-down cups, which are moved around. Participants are required to accurately identify the cup under which the object lies. To make the task more challenging, the researchers required participants to track two, three, and four objects at the same time.An analysis of the results showed thatGriffinoutperformed the 6 to 8-year-olds across all levels on average. Even more impressive, the "bird brain" performed as well as, or slightly better than, the 21 Harvard students on 12 of the 14 trials! It was only in the final two tests, which had the most objects and most movement, that the parrot fell behind the adults. However,Griffin's performance was never below that of the children.Griffinwas the candidate of choice because the scientists needed an animal that had a brain functionality similar to that of humans. "The fact that the smart parrot loves to show off his brain power in exchange for a few cashews (腰果) did not hurt either", said Irene Pepperberg, a Harvard lecturer, who has trained Griffin and several other African Grey parrots, has been studying the species for over four decades and is considered a pioneer in the study of bird intelligence.12. Whatwere the participants required to do in the study?A. Identify different kinds of objects.B. Tell where the hidden object lies.C. Track other participants' performance.D. Move around upside-down cups.13. What did the results of the study indicate?A. 6 to 8-year-olds did better thanGriffin.B. Parrots have a better memory than other birds.C. Harvard students have a better visual memory.D.Griffinoutsmarted Harvard students in some trials.14. Why wasGriffinchosen for the experiment?A. It was good at making decisions.B. It was specially trained for experiments.C. It had similar brain functions to human beings.D. It loved to show off his language power for some treats.15. What is the best title for the text?A. "Bird brain" becomes a term for a stupid person.B. Harvard lecturer pioneers in bird intelligence study.C. Parrot outsmarted Harvard students in visual memory test.D. Researchers made new discoveries about human intelligence.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届杭州市萧山区第三高级中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案

2020届杭州市萧山区第三高级中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACovid-19 has brought a great deal of trouble for all of us since March 2020. During this time, mobile phones have been the solution for the boredom and restlessness caused from staying indoors. The most downloaded apps on play store 2020 are;TikTokTikTok was the most downloaded app. With over 111.9 million downloads, TikTok has seen a huge growth in 2020, twice more than what it got in 2019. 20% of its total downloads were fromIndiaand around 9. 3% of the total downloads were in theUS.ZoomZoom was the second most installed app in the overall downloads category. With nearly 94. 6 million installs, Zoom is the most used app for online meetings and virtual classrooms. 17% of its downloads were in theUSandIndia. Offices and educational institutes were shut down and to continue working and studying from home, people relied heavily on Zoom for video conferencing and calling.WhatsAppWhatsApp ranked third in overall downloads with more than 100 million downloads. It is one of the most popular and widely used chat applications; WhatsApp also supports communication between international phone networks.FacebookIt ranked fourth in the overall downloaded list. Facebook is the world’s most popular social networking application. Facebook builds technologies that give people the power to connect with friends and family, find communities and grow businesses.1. What do we know about TikTok?A. It is an India-based app.B. It has most users inAmerica.C. It is used for growing business.D. It has doubled its download than in 2019.2. Which app is the best to turn to for online education?A. TikTok.B. Zoom.C. WhatsApp.D. Facebook.3. What function does Facebook probably serve?A. Communication.B. Training.C. Teaching.D. PaymentBScientists often compare coral reefs(珊瑚礁) to underwater rainforests, yet unlike the leafy plant base of a forest, corals are animals. The soft creatures are naturally half-transparent and get their brilliant color1 from algae(藻类) living inside them. When corals experience stress from hot temperatures or pollution, theyhaltthe interdependent relationship with algae, typically pushing them out and turning white. Corals are still alive when they are white, but they're at risk and many eventually die, turning dark brown.Scientists around the world are looking for means to protect and maybe increase corals. One common option is to create more protected areas — essentially national parks in the ocean. Beyond nature preserves, some conservationists are looking to more hands-on methods. One research center in the Florida Keys is exploring a form of natural selection to keep corals remaining. The reef system in the Keys has been hit hard by climate change and pollution, which is especially tough, because corals there help support fisheries worth $ 100 million every year.To keep the wild ecosystem alive, Erinn Muller, the center's director, and her team are harvesting samples of the corals that survived the environmental stress naturally, keeping them to make them reproduce, and then reattaching them to the reef. They have 46,000 corals on plastic frames under the sea. So far, the center has regrown over 70,000 corals from five different species on damaged reefs.In The Bahamas, Ross Cunning, a research biologist at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, focuses on corals with genes that could make them natural candidates for restoration projects. He published a study of two Bahamian reefs, one that survived an extreme 2015 heat wave, and one that didn't. "We think their ability to deal with these higher temperatures is built into their genes," says Cunning. There's evidence of corals evolving more quickly to resist rapidly warming climate. The big question scientists need investigate, adds Gunning, is how much more heat corals can adapt to.4. What does the underlined word "halt" in the first paragraph mean?A. End.B. Develop.C. Strengthen.D. Weaken.5. What do Muller and her team do to save corals?A. Restore the damaged reefs.B. Grow corals by hand underwater.C. Create more protected areas.D. Move corals to unpolluted areas.6. What do Gunning's words suggest?A. Many corals have been genetically improved.B. Cooling down the waters is key to rescuing corals.C. Reasons for corals surviving heat waves are shocking.D. The highest temperature corals can survive is unclear.7. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Relationship between corals and algaeB. Efforts made to save coralsC. Impact of climate warming on coralsD. Survival crisis faced by coral reefsCThose who are concerned that robots are taking over the world can rest easy—for now. Though the androids have proved useful at performing ordinary tasks, they are not ready for the greatest time. At least that appears to be the case atJapan’s Henn-na Hotel chain where over half of the robot staff are being replaced by humans.The first location of the unique hotel opened in July 2015 was atNagasaki’s Huis Ten Bosch Theme Park. The hotel’s owner, Hideo Sawada, promised the hotel to be managed primarily by robots. Guests were greeted and checked-in by a dinosaur robot, while a cute android called Churi, placed inside each room, provided information about attractions. Not surprisingly, the lodging, recognized in 2016 as the world’s first robot-staffed hotel by Guinness World Records, drew in curious visitors from all around the world.But as the years have passed, the hotel’s main draw is becoming less novel and more unsatisfactory. Also as the robots are “aging”, they are costing more to repair. Among the 283 androids being replaced are the chain’s two dinosaur receptionists. In addition to scaring young guests, they are also unable to photocopy guests’ passports, forcing human employees to step in each time. Also out are the cute Churi robots, which annoyed guests by interrupting their conversations. For example, one guest told The Wall Street Journal that Churi mistook his snoring for a command and kept asking him to repeat his request all night.Sawada told The Wall Street Journal, “When you actually use robots you realize there are places where they aren’t needed—or just annoy people.” While Sawada may be cutting back on his use of androids, the recently-opened Smart LYZ Hotel and the Fly Zoo Hotel inChina, are run entirely by robots, with not a human in sight. Whether the employees have more competence than those “hired” by the Henn-na Hotel chain remains to be seen.8. What makesJapan’s Henn-na Hotel unique?A. Its robot employees.B. Its advanced equipment.C. Its convenient location.D. Its successful management.9. What is the author’s purpose with the example in paragraph 3?A. To entertain readers.B. To prove Churi’s drawback.C. To introduce Churi’s functions.D. To persuade people not to book the hotel.10. What does the owner ofJapan’s Henn-na Hotel think of his robot staff now?A. Attractive.B. Costly.C. Pioneering.D. Disappointing.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Robots Are Taking Over the World.B. The Boom of Robots-staffed Hotel.C. Robot Staff Are Fired For No Competence.D. The First Robots-staffed Hotel Won Guinness World Record.DWhen a fire broke out in my home in the middle of the night, I knew I'd do anything I could to save my family. The medicine that I take for my rheumatoid arthritis causes me to wake up inthe middle of the night with a dry mouth. January 15, 2016, was no different. I, Indiana, US, awoke at 2:30am needing water.I was walking back upstairs from the kitchen when I heard my bulldog , Rock. Whatever Rock was doing down there, it made enough noise for me to go to him. By the time I made it to the bottom of the stairs, he was running up, and he never came up the stairs, no matter what. I think that was his way of telling me, "We've got to go back up. "When I got to the top of the stairs, I turned around and saw a light on, but I didn't remember leaving one on. I walked downstairs again, and that's when I saw fire. I immediately shouted to my wife to wake up and get our three kids. I grabbed a knife and cut out the plastic that covered the window to the porch roof. I then pried open the window and kicked out the screen. I started screaming for help. But help never came. I got everybody out on the roof and threw a blanket out there so we wouldn't slip off. It was cold, January cold. Then I started screaming for help. But help never came.Now, I'm scared of heights and have physical issues, what with my rheumatoid arthritis, but I couldn't let my family burn up. So I jumped off the roof. I didn't scoot to the edge; I just jumped and got the wind knocked out of me when I landed. I found our ladder, placed it against the house, and climbed back up to the roof. I wrapped my arms around my daughter and carried my nine - month - old with my teeth, by his little sleeper. Then I climbeddown the ladder. Once on the ground, I had my little girl hold her brother, and I went back up to the roof to get my other daughter. Then I went back up again and got my wife. I tried to get my dog, but he just disappeared in the black smoke. I never saw him alive again,I'm no hero. I'm just an ordinary person who'd help anybody. This happened to be the time when I helped my own family. I live to protect my family. Just likeRock—he lived to protect us.12. What made the author wake up at 2:30am?A. My dog's barkingB. The medicine's effectC. A burning fireD. A noise downstairs13. How did Rock tell the author the danger downstairs?A. He turned on a light downstairs.B. He ran to the author's room upstairs.C. He kept barking and running up to stairs.D. He made some noise at the bottom of the stairs.14. What did the author do after his family all stood on the roof?A. He placed a blanket to keep warm.B. He started screaming for help.C. He jumped off the roof.D. He broke open the window and kicked out the screen15. Which ofthe following best describe the author?A. Courageous and responsibleB. Caring and selfishC. Loyal and braveD. Strong and considerate第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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AFamous centenarians (百岁老人) still active in arts, science are in no mood to retire. "Those who stand still, die," is one of Oliveira's favorite phrases. He knows from experience what it means, as the Portuguese film director has reached the age of 102 and is still active in his profession. Every year, Oliveira shoots a film and is currently working on his next project. "You have to work, work, work in order to forget that death is not far away," he said. When asked about his age, Oliveira said with some humility: "It's down to mother nature. It gave to me what it took from others."Being both mentally and physically fit in old age is partly a matter of luck, but it also has something to do with character. Not every white-haired person is wise and social skills, openness and the ability to train the brain are essential for senior citizens.Along with the architect Oscar Niemeyer (103), Nobel laureate Montalcini (101) and director Kurt Maetzig (100), Oliveira is one of those people of whom it would be very wrong to think as members of a listless elderly generation.Another master in his profession is the architect Oscar Niemeyer. The 103-year-old Brazilian is best known for his futuristic-looking（未来派的）buildings in Brasilia, but he also speaks out on behalf of the poor. "The role of the architect is to struggle for a better world where we can develop a form of architecture that serves everyone and not just a privileged few," said Niemeyer recently. He spends almost every day working in his office in Copacabana, and even when he falls ill he keeps working on ideas: After a gallbladder (胆囊) operation he composed a samba tune (桑巴舞曲) in the clinic.Another man who could sing a song about age is 107-year-old Heesters. The Dutch-born opera singer spent most of his life performing in Germany, where he still works. Recently Heesters said: "I want to be at least 108-years-old." He also plans to keep performing. "Should I just sit at home and wait until they come and pick me up?" Heesters has not given up trying to add to his tally of awards and is looking for a "good stage role".Italian scientist Rita Levi-Montalcini, who is 101-year-old and is still active in medical science, has described the force that keeps driving her on: "Progress is created through imperfection." In 1986 she and her lab colleague were awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine for their work on nerve growth factor. She's convinced that humans grow on challenges.With so many brilliant examples given, we can see clearly that age is no barrier to some high achievers.41. From the first two paragraphs, we can see ______.A. being active at 102 is achievable for everybodyB. Oliveira owes his long life to his mother’s helpC. being fit in old age is a matter of luck and characterD. social skills and wisdom are difficult for the senior42. How many centenarians are mentioned in this passage?A. 4B. 5C. 6D. 743. By saying "Should I just sit at home and wait until they come and pick me up?", Heesters shows us he ________.A. wants to sit or lie in comfortB. is waiting for people to pick him upC. is willing to work till he diesD. prefers to give performance at home44. In the passage so many examples were given to show ________.A. old age is a big problem if you want to succeedB. as a senior citizen, you have to be open-minded and optimisticC. ole people should never think of themselves as oldD. old age can not prevent a great person from achieving a lot45. In the writer’s opinion, the architect Oscar Niemeyer is not ________.A. sympathyB. pessimisticC. positiveD. diligentBFrom earliest times, the English, for instance, have believed in certain symbols and customs which could bring good fortune as well as ward off evil spirits. Old customs seldom die, so don’t be surprised because some of these customs are still practiced daily in today’s society. Below are symbols of luck from a popular culture magazine.Old BootIn ancient days, old boots or shoes were said to hold the good spirit and courage of their owners. Therefore, it was a common belief that an old boot was a good luck charm. For instance,if a fisherman caught himself an old boot instead of fish, it is believed that at the end of the day hewould be able to catch and take home a huge amount of fish. In north England, the wives of sailors would usually throw old boots or shoes at the departing(离开) ships to ensure theirhusbands' safe journey. Old boots were also left on the roofs of old houses to drive off evil spirits.◆WoodBack in pagan (异教徒) times, touching the tree was a sign of respect to the gods after a favor has been requested, or thanks to the gods for a request that had been fulfilled. Later, theBritish still held their belief that wood is holy as Christ died on a wooden cross. Even now, peoplestill have the habit of trying to touch or knock on wood after talking bad things about other people, and so on, so that the action will get rid of any bad luck during the day.◆HorseshoeThe horseshoe is considered a lucky symbol in English customs. It is similar to the othersymbols associated with good fortune in other cultures such as “U”. “U” shape is often said to be the symbol of fertility and also possesses power to drive away evil spirit. As it is made of iron and used for horses, horseshoes are also linked to strength and power. As a result, combining all these signs of good luck, the horseshoe is regarded as a powerful device to bring fortune and keep evil spirits away. It is usually nailed to the front door to protect the household from uninvited visitors like witches and evils. However, the horseshoe must be placed in a standing “U” position so thatthe good fortune will be held by the household.◆Rabbit’s FootIn the old English custom, the hare (not rabbit) was said to have an evil eye, whose glancecan only be countered by people who own a hare’s foot. In the old days, it was said that the warrior Queen Boadicea of Norfolk, East Britain, brought a hare with her to ensure luck in battleagainst the Romans who had invaded her kingdom. This brought people to believe that the hare had magical powers. However, the pagan practice of worshiping the hare eventually stopped aftermost British began to believe in Christianity in the 6th century. Nevertheless, many British carried hare’s feet in their pocket or purse. Later, rabbits were introduced in Britain from the otherEuropean countries, and since rabbits can be caught more easily than har es, the rabbit’s footreplaced the hare’s foot as a lucky charm.◆CoinCoins, especially gold coins, were said to bring good fortune to the person who possessed them. Gold, like in any other culture, was always a symbol of wealth. In the past, "lucky" goldcoins were turned into rings to be worn as a cure for many types of illness. Sometimes, brides put them in a shoe to ensure a good married life. The English also dropped coins into wells to make awish in the hope that their dreams would come true. This is due to the fact that people at that time believed there were good spirits who lived in the wells, fountains or springs.46. Which symbol of luck is seen as a sign of strength and power?A. HorseshoeB. Old bootC. WoodD. Rabbit’s foot47. To get rid of bad luck after speaking ill of other people, the English are likely to___________.A. drop gold coins into wellsB. carry hare’s feet in their pocketC. touch or knock on woodD. throw old boots at the sailing ship48. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Coins and old boots could be thrown to ensure a happy married life.B. Rabbit’s foot as well as wood is related to some religious belief.C. Both wood and coins could be touched to show thanks to the gods.D. Old boots and horseshoes should be put on the roof to drive away evils.49. What is the passage mainly about?A. The origin of five symbols of luck around the world.B. Some lost customs about good fortune in the English culture.C. The differences of five symbols of luck in the English culture.D. An introduction to some symbols of luck in the English culture.CA woman named Emily renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself."What I mean is," explained the recorder, "do you have a job, or are you just a… ""Of course I have a job," responded Emily. "I'm a mother.""We don't list mother as an occupation ... Housewife covers it," said the recorder emphatically.I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, confident, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title . “Wha t is your occupation?" she asked.What made me say it. I do not know ... The words simply popped out. "I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations."The clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in midair, and looked up as though she had not heard right.I repeated the title slowly, emphasizing the most significant words. Then I stared with wonder as my statement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire."Might I ask," said the clerk with new interest, "just what you do in your field? "Coolly, without any trace of panic in my voice, I heard myself reply, "I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesn't), in the laboratory and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out). I'm working for my Masters (the whole damned family), and already have four credits (all daughters). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money."There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and personally showed me to the door.As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up (依托) by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants--aged 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6- month- old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern.I felt proud! I had scored a beat on bureaucracy(官僚主义)! And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and irreplaceable to mankind than "just another mother".Motherhood ... What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door.50. What can we infer from the conversation between the woman and the recorder at thebeginning of the passage?A. The recorder was impatient and rude.B. The woman felt ashamed to admit what her job was.C. The author was upset about the situation that mothers faced.D. Motherhood was not recognized and respected as a job by society.51. How did the female clerk feel at first when the author told her occupation?A. curiousB. indifferentC. puzzledD. interested52. Why did the woman clerk show more respect for the author afterwards?A. Because the author cared little about rewards.B. Because she admired the author’s research work in the lab.C. Because she thought the author did admirable work.D. Because the writer did something she had little knowledge of.53. What did the author think of the job as a mother of four?A. demanding and rewardingB. satisfying and interestingC. tiring and annoyingD. disgusting and challenging54. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?A. To show that how you describe your job affects your feelings toward it.B. To argue that motherhood is a worthy career and deserves respect.C. To show that the author had a grander job than Emily.D. To show that being a mother is hard and boring work.DTom appeared on the sidewalk with a bucket of whitewash and a long-handled brush. He stopped by the fence in front of the house where he lived with his aunt Polly. He looked at it, and all joy left him. The fence was long and high. He put the brush into the whitewash and moved it along the top of the fence. He repeated the operation. He felt he could not continue and sat down.He knew that his friends would arrive soon with all kinds of interesting plans for the day.They would walk past him and laugh. They would make jokes about his having to work on a beautiful summer Saturday. The thought burned him like fire.He put his hand into his pockets and took out all that he owned. Perhaps he could find some way to pay someone to do the whitewashing for him. But there was nothing of value in his pockets—nothing that could buy even half an hour of freedom. So he put the bits of toys back into his pockets and gave up the idea.At this dark and hopeless moment, a wonderful idea came to him. It filled his mind with a great, bright light. Calmly he picked up the brush and started again to whitewash.While Tom was working, Ben Rogers appeared. Ben was eating an apple as he walked along the street. As he walked along it, he was making noises like the sound of a riverboat. First he shouted loudly, like a boat captain. Then he said “Ding－Dong－Dong”，“Ding－Dong－Dong” again and again, like the bell of a riverboat. And he made other strange noises. When he came close to Tom, he stopped.Tom went on whitewashing. He did not look at Ben. Ben stared a moment and then said: “Hello! I'm going swimming, but you can't go, can you？”No answer. Tom moved his brush carefully along the fence and looked at the result with the eye of an artist. Ben came nearer. Tom's mouth watered for the apple, but he kept on working.Ben said, “Hello, old fellow, you've got to work, hey？”Tom turned suddenly and said, “Why, it's you, Ben! I wasn't noticing.”“Say—I'm going swimming. Don't you wish you could? But of course you'd rather work—wouldn't you? Of course you would.”Tom looked at the boy a bit, and said, “What do you call work？”“Why, isn't that work？”Tom went back to his whitewashing, and answered carelessly.“Well, maybe it is, and maybe it isn't. All I know is, it suits Tom Sawyer.”“Oh come, now, you don't mean to say that you like it？”The brush continued to move.“Like it? Well, I don't see why I shouldn't like it. Does a boy get a chance to whitewash a fence every day？”Ben stopped eating his apple. Tom moved his brush back and forth, stepped back to look at the result, added a touch here and there, and stepped back again. Ben watched every move and got more and more interested. Soon he said，“Say, Tom, let me whitewash a little.”Tom thought for a moment, and was about to agree, but he changed his mind.“No—no—it won't do, Ben. You see, Aunt Polly wants this fence to be perfect. It has got to be done very carefully. I don't think there is one boy in a thousand, maybe two thousand, that can do it well enough.”“No—is that so? Oh come, now—let me just try. Only just a little.”“Ben, I'd like to, but if it isn't done right, I'm afraid Aunt Polly … ”“Oh, I'll be careful. Now let me try. Say—I'll giv e you the core of my apple.”“Well, here—No, Ben, now don't. I'm afraid …”“I'll give you all of it.”Tom gave up the brush with unwillingness on his face, but joy in his heart. And while Ben worked at the fence in the hot sun, Tom sat under a tree, eating the apple, and planning how to get more help. There were enough boys. Each one came to laugh, but remained to whitewash. By the time Ben was tired, Tom sold the next chance to Billy for a kite; and when Billy was tired, Johnny bought it for a dead rat—and so on, hour after hour. And when the middle of the afternoon came, Tom had won many treasures.And he had not worked. He had had a nice idle time all the time, with plenty of company, and the fence had been whitewashed three times. If he hadn't run out of whitewash, Tom would have owned everything belonging to his friends.He had discovered a great law of human action, namely, that in order to make a man or a boy want a thing, it is only necessary to make the thing difficult to get.55. How many characters are mentioned in this story?A. 4.B. 5.C. 6.D. 756. Why did Tom take all his bits of toys out of his pockets?A. Because he was tired and wanted to play with his toys.B. Because he wanted to throw his toys away.C. Because he wanted to give his toys to his friends.D. Because he wanted to know if he could buy help with his toys.57. Tom was about to agree to let Ben whitewash when he changed his mind because ________.A. Tom wanted to do the whitewashing by himselfB. Tom planned to make Ben give up his apple firstC. Tom was unwilling to let Ben do the whitewashingD. Tom was afraid Ben would do the whitewashing better58. We can learn from the passage that ________.A. Tom was interested in whitewashing the fenceB．Tom had a lot of friends who are ready to help othersC. Tom was unwilling to whitewash the fence, but he managed to let other boys do it for himD. Tom was good at whitewashing the fence, so he looked at the result of his work with theeye of an artist59. What made Ben Rogers eagerly give up his apple and offer to brush the fence for Tom?A. His warm heart and kindness to friends.B. His curiosity about Tom's brushing job.C. Tom's threat.D. Aunt Polly's idea.60. Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?A. The Happy WhitewasherB. Tom And His FellowsC. Whitewashing A FenceD. How To Make The Things Difficult To Get第二节：下面文章有5处（第61～65题）需要添加小标题。