安徽省2023-2024学年高二上学期冬季阶段性检测英语试题
山东省名校考试联盟2023-2024学年高三上学期12月阶段性检测英语试题
山东省名校考试联盟2023-2024学年高三上学期12月阶段性检测英语试题一、听力选择题1．What is the man complaining about?A．The food.B．The project C．The noise.2．How much change should the man get?A．$5.B．$7.C．$8.3．How do the speakers feel now?A．Surprised.B．Happy,C．Annoyed.4．Where will the woman probably go first?A．The city library.B．The grocery storeC．The lawyer's office.5．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．Jane's holiday.B．Iane's cousins.C．Jane's travel plan.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Where does the woman come from?A．Yorkshire.B．Boston.C．Seattle.7．What does the woman like about Spain?A．Having a long lunch.B．Sitting close to people.C．Taking a midday nap.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What will the man do this afternoon?A．Write a report.B．Attend a meeting.C．Organize a gathering.9．Why is the man unable to ensure his arrival time?A．He has to pick up Mr.Brown.B．He has to get his car repaired.C．He has to deliver packages.10．What does Jenny suggest the man do?A．Give Henry a call.B．Skip the gathering.C．Take public transport.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
江苏省常州市田家炳高级中学2023-2024学年高一12月第二次月考阶段调研英语试题
安徽省“耀正优”2023-2024学年高三上学期12月名校阶段检测联考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Here’s all the information you need to know about getting a membership to Sam’s Club.Explore all the membership offers below!Sam’s Club Annual Membership.Sam’s Club has two annual membership options, Club Membership and Plus Membership:* Club Membership: This is the standard membership level and costs $50 per year.* Plus Membership: This is the top membership level and costs $110 per year. Though the Plus Membership is more expensive, it gets you an additional 2% back on your purchases (up to $500 a year)Sam’s Club 3-Month Free Trial MembershipA Sam’s Club 3-month Free Trial Membership allows you to experience everything that a Club Membership gets for 90 days.This free trial offer is limited to new members only and you can only get one of these trial memberships per household(一家人).The trial membership is set up to auto-renew(自动续订) and you will become a club member at the end of the three-month period automatically, so be sure to cancel before 90 days is up. You can cancel at any time during the free trial by calling 1-888-746-7726.Sam’s Club 1-Day Shopping PassSam’s Club offers a l-Day Shopping Pass, which allows non-member guests to shop at Sam’s Club for 24 hours without a membership. Though it came with a few restrictions: * Shopping using a 1-Day Shopping Pass will be charged a 10% fee on all purchases.* A Guest Membership is active for 24 hours starting at the time of purchases.* Scan &Go can only be used by members and is not available for guests.1．How much should a Plus Membership user pay for something bought by a Club Membership user priced at $30?A．$28.8．B．$29.4．C．$ 30．D．$30.6．2．What do we know about the 3-Month Free Trial Membership?A．It offers less benefit than a Club Membership.B．One can cancel it anytime before the end of 90 days.C．One can get two of these trial memberships per household.D．It is necessary for you to phone if you want to become a club member.3．Why is the 1-Day Shopping Pass provided?A．It is for non-member guests to purchase things.B．Shopping with the pass will get a 10% discount.C．Scan &. Go can be available to those with the pass.D．Those with the pass can enjoy the top-level service.As an engineer, I have designed electronic control systems for more than 30 years, and I expected to do so until I retired. My wife, Krisztina Valter, is a scientist. One day, she went to a scientific activity with me. Most knowledge of biology went over my head, but one speaker attracted my attention. Jochen Zeil, a professor who studies animal behavior, presented a model of how insects could work out a way to go to a target despite having small brains.At lunch time, my wife introduced us. Zeil and I had a very enjoyable discussion about his idea and biology. Before we parted, I joked that if he wanted another PhD student, he could count me in. About a month later he emailed me, “Haven’t heard from you. Have you enrolled (注册) yet?” And that’s how, at the age of 53, I became a part-time doctorial student in biology.My background in biology had been out of date for many years, so I needed to learn the basics fast. It was not easy, but I got a lot of help from other laboratory members and my wife. The more I learnt, the more I realized how little I knew. Every paper caused the need to read more. It was tiring, and at times disappointing, but brought a lot of fun. You read, think, and suddenly things fall into place.But there is something I have to get used to. If you repeat an engineering experiement, you expect to get the same result. This is not so in behavior biology. Your experiment subjects actually have a mind of their own—You can put an ant on a trackball, but you can’t make it walk on the ball.Now at the age of 61, this period is nearly at an end. New knowledge enriches you, regardless of how old you are. My advice is that if you have the opportunity to enter a new field, take it.4．What did the author think of most of the knowledge about biology presented at the activity?A．He couldn’t think too highly of it.B．He couldn’t make sense of it.C．He considered it quite easy.D．He felt it was so practical.5．How did the author become a doctorial student in biology according to paragraph 2?A．He expected to realize his dream in his heart for long.B．He said something amusing and Zeil took it seriously.C．He was always urged by his wife to learn biology.D．He tried hard to persuade Zeil to take him in.6．What is the theme of third paragraph?A．The author’s good relationship with other laboratory members.B．The author’s difficulty in learning and his discouragement.C．The author’s learning experiences and his reflection.D．The author’s purpose of learning the subject.7．What can we infer from the author’s words in the last two paragraphs?A．Experimenting with insects may get a different result.B．Old people ought to work hard to get a college degree.C．The author prefers behavior bi ology to engineering now.D．Doing engineering experiments is easier than doing bi ology ones.A newly developed algorithm (算法) can spot depression in Twitter users with 88.39% accuracy. Developed by researchers at Brunel University London and the University of Leicester, the algorithm determines someone’s mental state by analyzing the 38 data points from their public Twitter information, including their posts, their posting times, and the other users in their social circle.“We tested the algorithm on two large databases and compared our results with those obtained by other depression detection techniques,” said Prof. Abdul Sadka, Director of Brunel’s Institute of Digital Futures. “In all cases, we’ve managed to make it perform better than existing techniques in terms of their classification accuracy.”The algorithm was trained by using two databases that contain the Twitter history ofthousands of users, as well as additional information about those users’ mental health. Eighty percent of the information in each database was used to teach the robot, with the other 20% then used to test its accuracy. The robot works by first excluding (排除) all users with fewer than five posts and running the remaining information through natural language software to correct for misspellings and short-form words. It then considers the 38 different data points—such as a user’s use of positive and negative words, the number of friends and followers they have, and their use of emojis—and makes a decision on that user’s mental and emotional state.The team says that such a system could potentially mark a user’s depression before they post something into the public websites on the Internet, paving the way for platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to proactively (积极行动地) warn users about their mental health issues. What’s more, the robot can also be used after a post has been made on the public platforms, potentially allowing employers and other businesses to assess a user’s mental state based on their social media posts. It could be used for a number of reasons, the researchers say, including the use in emotional analysis, criminal investigation or employment screening. 8．How does the robot determine a Twitter user’s mental state?A．By accessing the user’s previous health status.B．By inquiring about the user’s friends and followers.C．By discovering the misspellings and short-form words in the user’s posts.D．By taking into consideration the different aspects from the user’s public information. 9．Why does the author mention Prof Abdul Sadka’s words in paragraph 2?A．To show that the newly developed algorithm is better at depression detection.B．To emphasize the differences between depression detection techniques.C．To reveal the seriousness of depression among Twitter users.D．To introduce some ways to detect depression.10．What is the third paragraph mainly about?A．What factors determine depression.B．The common symptoms of depression.C．Why researchers wanted to access people’s mental state.D．The training and working process of the algorithm system.11．What is one of the practical uses of knowing the users’ mental and emotional state?A．It can help improve the techniques of depression detection.B．It enables the platforms to provide medical service for their users.C．It can help companies select more suitable staff from some candidates.D．It makes it possible for websites to better protect their users’ privacy.With the recent ban on iPhone 12 sales in France due to radiation concerns, a potential snowball effect might appear, as other European Union member states could follow suit (效仿). In a statement to the press earlier this month, France’s Digital Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said radiation from the iPhone model was above what is legally permitted according to national technology watchdogs.The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for the iPhone 12, when worn close to the body, for example in trouser pockets, was found to be above the legal limit of 4wattsper kilogram. Apple now plans updates, in response to the radiation from iPhone 12, which is 5.74 watts per kilo, to be rolled out to all iPhone 12 owners across France.The French government warned that failure from Apple would need it to recall all the iPhone 12s already owned by consumers within the country. Currently the World Health Organisation states that there is no scientific evidence to support the idea that mobile phone radiation could be harmful to humans.Some organisations recommend caution for their use and support further definitive long-term research, which is why government safety guidelines are tentatively (实验性地) in place. It is true that phones emit radiation. However, it is generally assumed to be safe and is the same type used to transmit radio station frequencies.This is a different type compared to other forms of radiation such as x-rays, which we know to be harmful. So far, no good explanations have been found to demonstrate that radiation from mobile phones can affect people’s health. It is also unlikely that they will increase cancer risk as the energy emitted is generally thought of by scientists as being too weak to damage DNA．The issue has resulted in the French government expressing their attitude, and Apple is not the only manufacturer under scrutiny. Other brands such as Samsung and Motorola all have models which exceed the national limit. In fact, over 50 phone models across the major tech company sphere are included in the list by French technology watchdogs, with flagship products such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Motorola Edge all under scrutiny.While it is unlikely that mobile phone radiation is likely to damage health, France’sdramatic assertion(断言) over a tech giant like Apple has caused others to follow suit. Mathieu Michel, Belgium’s secretary of state for digitization, has also vowed to investigate the issue for the country, while Germany and Italy are also paying close attention to any developments.12．How much higher is the radiation from an iPhone 12 than that of the legal limit?A．1.32 watts per kilo.B．1.46 watts per kilo.C．1.57 watts per kilo.D．1.74 watts per kilo.13．What did the French government require Apple to do?A．To repair all the iPhone 12s sold in France.B．To update all the iPhone 12s sold in France.C．To ask for all the iPhone 12s to be returned.D．To replace all the iPhone 12s with other types.14．Which can replace the underlined word “scrutiny” in paragraph 6?A．Examination.B．Development.C．Instruction.D．Budget. 15．What is the best title for the news report?A．France promises to accuse Apple for iPhone 12B．France’s iPhone 12 ban leads to Apple’s protestC．France promises to reduce radiation level from iPhone 12D．France’s iPhone 12 ban could lead to EU-wide tech regulationQuick facts about OPTYear after year, international students from around the world come to the US in pursuit of one of the best educational offers in the world. 16 But for others the goal is to work in the US after graduation.What is OPT?17 Every international student in the US entitled (使有权利) to 12 months of practical training (i.e. work) in the US under OPT. Typically, if you are not a citizen of a particular country, then you are not allowed to work in that country without proper documents. Similarly, as an international student in the US without proper documents, OPT is one that allows you to do so.It is also important to note that students studying in the STEM fields get a 24-month extension in addition to the normal 12 months for a total of 36 months.18However, OPT only gives international students 12 months of employment. In the long run, foreigners would seek an H1-B visa in order to work in the US for the long term. 19 You will first need to find an company that would like to sponsor (赞助) you for your H1-B visa. This means that you have to apply for jobs, and on top of that, you have to make sure that if you accept a job offer, that company will want to pay the additional fee to sponsor you.Why not go straight for an H1-B after graduation?As stated previously, a company is required to sponsor you in order for you to be eligible (合格的) for an H1-B visa. This means that if you break the law, then the company sponsoring you will share responsibility in one way or another. Some companies might view sponsoring an international student as a legal responsibility. 20 If your goal really is to work in the US in the long run, then the OPT gives you a period of time to prove yourself to the company you’d like to work for.A．They wish to give others a hand.B．How can you apply for a suitable college?C．Thus they may not want to go that extra mile.D．OPT simply stands for Optional Practical Training.E．What if you want to work in the US for longer than that?F．Many students plan to make use of their degrees back home.G．Similar to applying for universities, there are requirements to apply for an H1-B visa.二、完形填空For 35 years, Floyd Martin has delivered the mail to residents in Marietta, Georgia. Onneighborhood with something more 29 : kindness. Some neighbor s 30 their mailboxes with flowers, balloons and signs, and the celebration continued when his final day of work ended.More than 300 neighbors attended the neighborhood party honoring Martin. Several stood up and said kind words to honor him. Then, Martin rose to thank the neighborhood. “Thank you for 31 me. We’ve gone through good times and bad times together.” He said 32 he had lost his parents and many of his friends, he knows he still has friends in the Mariett a neighborhood. “You are all here,” he said. “You were there when I 33 you, although you didn’t know it.”Martin doesn’t have any children of his own. 34 , he knows that even in retirement, he can return to this neighborhood and see the hundreds of kids and friends who love him. “I love you guys. I say that. I mean it,” he said. “And that’s what the world needs more of now love, caring and 35 and taking care of one another.”21．A．retirement B．presentation C．election D．promotion 22．A．broke down B．showed up C．dropped out D．cut in 23．A．skilled B．ambitious C．strict D．beloved 24．A．made B．adapted C．shared D．shortened 25．A．touched B．followed C．disturbed D．attacked 26．A．office B．park C．supermarket D．neighborhood 27．A．tasks B．allowances C．treats D．suggestions 28．A．Regardless of B．Aside from C．Far from D．In case of 29．A．invisible B．abstract C．complex D．meaningful 30．A．decorated B．painted C．designed D．covered 31．A．putting up with B．calling for C．caring about D．living up to 32．A．even though B．unless C．until D．supposing that 33．A．suspected B．described C．criticized D．needed 34．A．Otherwise B．Furthermore C．However D．Besides 35．A．hatred B．sympathy C．complaint D．annoyance三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
安徽省大联考2023-2024学年高二上学期阶段性测试(一)生物试卷(含答案)
安徽省大联考2023-2024学年高二上学期阶段性测试（一）生物试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单选题1．研究发现，细胞持续处于某种信号分子刺激下，其膜表面受体会出现“钝化”现象，比如细胞会对受体进行磷酸化修饰、暂时将受体转移到细胞内部或通过内吞将受体转移到溶酶体中降解等。
下列相关叙述正确的是( )A.参与细胞识别的受体都在细胞膜外表面B.细胞只能识别来自另一个细胞的信号分子C.溶酶体不会降解掉自身细胞的正常结构D.溶酶体膜和细胞膜成分相似，都具有流动性2．在研究甘氨酸对肝脏细胞的保护机制实验中，某小组检测到甘氨酸进入小鼠肝脏细胞的转运速率与培养箱中O2浓度的关系如图所示。
下列有关该实验的叙述，正确的是( )A.培养箱中O2浓度高于a时，O2才能进入细胞B.甘氨酸进入小鼠肝脏细胞的最大转运速率为cC.图示说明O2浓度小于a时，培养液中还未加入甘氨酸D.O2浓度为b时，小鼠肝脏细胞中甘氨酸浓度最大3．萤火虫尾部的发光细胞中含有荧光素和荧光素酶。
荧光素接受ATP供能后会被激活，在荧光素酶的作用下与氧气发生反应生成氧化荧光素，且释放的能量几乎都转化为光能，科学家正尝试利用这一原理培育低能耗的转基因荧光树路灯。
下列相关叙述正确的是( )A.构成酶分子的所有单体在人体细胞中都可合成B.萤火虫发光细胞中的荧光素酶主要起到调节作用C.植物细胞内所有代谢反应都要ATP水解供能D.ATP无物种特异性为荧光树的培育成功提供了条件4．四分体时期，雄果蝇的同源染色体之间不会发生片段互换现象，而雌果蝇却可能发生，其原因是科学家研究的热点。
现有甲、乙两只亲本果蝇，其Ⅱ号染色体和性染色体上的三对基因所在位置如图所示。
甲、乙两只亲本果蝇杂交得F1，不考虑其他变异，下列相关叙述正确的是( )A.图中A/a和B/b两对等位基因的遗传均遵循基因的自由组合定律B.只考虑图中三对等位基因，亲本甲的某一卵原细胞能产生8种配子C.若F1中基因型为aabb的个体占16%，则说明甲产生的ab型配子占32%D.根据基因的自由组合定律可知，F1中基因型为BbX D Y的个体所占比例为1/45．若人类X染色体上的隐性基因a会导致基因型为X a Y的个体发育为不育女性，人类红绿色盲由基因B/b控制。
广东省深圳市罗湖高级中学2023-2024学年高二上学期12月阶段性考试英语试题
广东省深圳市罗湖高级中学2023-2024学年高二上学期12月阶段性考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．By the end of 2020,the organization ________ more than 140 children in need.A．helped B．was helping C．had helped D．has helpingA．is repaired B．is repairingC．repairs D．is being repairedA．will give B．will be giving C．am giving D．will be given 4．_____ by well-known Chinese volleyball player and coach Lang Ping, they have continued to aim high.A．Leading B．Led C．To lead D．Lead5．I was so angry that I felt like ______ something at him.A．throwing B．throw C．to throw D．thrown 6．After driving for an hour, Mr. Zhang finally arrived at the theme park, only___________ no parking space left.A．finding B．found C．to find D．find7．I received a letter, ________ poor spelling made me think it was written by a child.A．which B．that C．whose D．who8．My grandfather still plays tennis now and then, ________ he’s in his nineties.A．as long as B．even if C．as if D．in case 9．Peter is the only one of the brightest students who _____ his degree?A．have received B．has received C．had received D．receiving 10．The old professor, as well as his students, ________to attend the graduation ceremony yesterday.A．were invited B．was invited C．have been invited D．has been invited 11．In the last ten years, the organization ______ dozens of international meetings.A．has organized B．have organized C．organized D．had organized 12．The star is 30,000 light years _____ from Earth.A．grateful B．distant C．delicate D．genuine 13．The three species _____________ from a common ancestor.A．disturbed B．reflected C．evolved D．represented 14．It is reported that there is a steady ____________ in trade and many companies are going broke.A．generation B．detection C．evolution D．decline 15．Smoke alarms are used to quickly _____ fire or smoke in a building and give a early warning.A．reflect B．disturb C．detect D．represent 16．The population of India has been ___________ increasing for decades.A．steadily B．briefly C．gratefully D．frankly 17．Taking public transport can help reduce the _____ of harmful gas.A．candidate B．feature C．emission D．evolution 18．Three ___________ contested the leadership of the company.A．candidates B．operators C．envelopes D．origins 19．The seller said the price for the house was _____, but not by much.A．commercial B．distant C．negotiable D．primitive 20．She has had a number of different jobs, __________ from chef to swimming instructor.A．suspecting B．applying C．linking D．ranging 21．I’m afraid I don’t have a head for ________ and I always fail in math.A．range B．figure C．feature D．gratitude 22．Our newspaper aims to ___________ the ideas and views of the local people.A．generate B．wander C．reflect D．decorate 23．Each class needs to select two students to ______ their class to take part in the contest.A．reflect B．decline C．detect D．represent 24．As traditional festivals become more and more ______, many customs have disappeared.A．commercial B．distant C．negotiable D．primitive 25．Teamwork is a key ________ of the training programme.A．brief B．feature C．emission D．occasion 26．After Mia won the first prize, she expressed her _____to her teacher and classmates.A．gratitude B．feature C．candidate D．evolution 27．In early human history, our ancestors used _____ tools to survive in a challenging wild.A．reflective B．commercial C．primitive D．negotiable 28．It’s important to take a break and relax because, _____, a rested mind can be more efficient.A．all in all B．above all C．in all D．after all 29．She decided to go for a walk, _____ the rain and cold weather.A．because of B．in spite of C．as a result of D．thanks to 30．To explain the plan _____, let me summarize the key points.A．in addition B．in progress C．in general D．in brief二、阅读理解Journey Back in Time with ScholarsClassical Provence(13days)Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence，France，with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile-roofed(瓦屋顶)villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.Southern Spain(15days)Spain has lovely white towns and the scent(芳香)of oranges，but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks，Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo，Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.China’s Sacred Landscapes(21days)Discover the China of “past ages,” its walled cities，temples and mountain scenery with Prof.Robert Thorp. Highlights(精彩之处)include China’s most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzbou’s rolling hills，waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.Tunisia(17days)Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga，the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata，uique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.31．What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain？A．Historical monuments.B．Fields of flowers.C．Van Gogh’s paintings.D．Greek buildings.32．Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about？A．France.B．Spain.C．China.D．Tunisia. 33．Which of the following highlight the Tunisian tour？A．White towns.B．Underground cities.C．Tile-roofed villages.D．Rolling hills.When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue—sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing .I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don’t worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam(横杆), I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: “ Safe! Safe! Safe!” And that’s what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I’d given it up.When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I’ve traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving(穿梭)among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail—thin teenager, in a baggy white T—shirt, skidded(滑)up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. “I was a local here 20 years ago,” I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. “Safe, man. Safe.”“Yeah,” I said. “Safe.”34．What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?A．He felt disappointed.B．He gave up his hobby.C．He liked the weather there.D．He had disagreements with his family. 35．What do the underlined words “Safe! Safe! Safe!” probably mean?A．Be careful!B．Well done!C．No way!D．Don’t worry! 36．Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?A．To join the skateboarding.B．To make new friends.C．To learn more tricks.D．To relive his childhood days 37．What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A．Children should learn a second language.B．Sport is necessary for children’s health.C．Children need a sense of belongingD．Seeing the world is a must for children.With the young unable to afford to leave home and the old at risk of isolation(孤独), more families are choosing to live together.The doorway to peace and quiet, for Nick Bright at least, leads straight to his mother-in-law, she lives on the ground floor, while he lives upstairs with his wife and their two daughters.Four years ago they all moved into a three-storey Victorian house in Bristol - one of a growing number of multigenerational families in the UK living together under the same roof. They share a front door and a washing machine, but Rita Whitehead has her own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room on the ground floor.“We floated the idea to my mum of sharing at a house,” says Kathryn Whitehead. Rita cuts in: “We spoke more with Nick because I think it’s a big thing for Nick to live with his mother-in-law.”And what does Nick think? “From my standpoint, it all seems to work very well. Would I recommend it? Yes, I think I would.”It’s hard to tell exactly how many people agree with him, but research indicates that the numbers have been rising for some time. Official reports suggest that the number of households with three generations living together had risen from 325,000 in 2001to 419,000 in 2013.Other varieties of multigenerational family are more common. Some people live with their elderly parents; many more adult children are returning to the family home, if they everleft. It is said that about 20% of 25-34-year-olds live with their parents, compared with 16% in 1991.The total number of all multigenerational households in Britain is thought to be about 1.8 million.Stories like that are more common in parts of the world where multigenerational living is more firmly rooted. In India, particularly outside cities, young women are expected to move in with their husband’s family when they get married.38．Who mainly uses the ground floor in the Victorian house in Bristol?A．Nick.B．Rita.C．Kathryn D．The daughters. 39．What is Nick’s attitude towards sharing the house with his mother-in -law?A．Positive.B．Carefree.C．Tolerant.D．Unwilling. 40．What is the author’s statement about multigenerational family based on?A．Family traditions.B．Financial reports.C．Publishedstatistics.D．Public opinions.41．What is the text mainly about?A．Lifestyles in different countries.B．Conflicts between generations.C．A housing problem in Britain.D．A rising trend of living in the UK.Rainforests are home to a rich variety of medicinal plants, food, birds and animals. Can you believe that a single bush（灌木丛）in the Amazon may have more species of ants than the whole of Britain! About 480 varieties of trees may be found in just one hectare of rainforest.Rainforests are the lungs of the planet-storing vast quantities of carbon dioxide and producing a significant amount of the world's oxygen. Rainforests have their own perfect system for ensuring their own survival; the tall trees make a canopy（树冠层）of branches and leaves which protect themselves, smaller plants, and the forest animals from heavy rain, intense dry heat from the sun and strong winds.Amazingly, the trees grow in such a way that their leaves and branches, although close together, never actually touch those of another tree. Scientists think this is the plants' way to prevent the spread of any tree diseases and make life more difficult for leaf-eating insects like caterpillars. To survive in the forest, animals must climb, jump or fly across the gaps. The ground floor of the forest is not all tangled leaves and bushes, like in films, but is actually fairly clear. It is where dead leaves turn into food for the trees and other forest life.They are not called rainforests for nothing! Rainforests can generate 75%of their ownrain. At least 80 inches of rain a year is normal-and in some areas there may be as much as 430 inches of rain annually. This is real rain-your umbrella may protect you in a shower, but it won't keep you dry if there is a full rainstorm. In just two hours, streams can rise ten to twenty feet. The humidity（湿气）of large rainforests contributes to the formation of rainclouds that may travel to other countries in need of rain.42．What can we learn about rainforests from the first paragraph?A．They produce oxygen.B．They cover a vast area.C．They are well managed.D．They are rich in wildlife.43．Which of the following contributes most to the survival of rainforests?A．Heavy rains B．Big trees.C．Small plants.D．Forest animals.44．Why do the leaves and branches of different trees avoid touching each other?A．For more sunlight.B．For more growing space.C．For self-protection.D．For the detection of insects. 45．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Life-Giving Rainforests B．The Law of the JungleC．Animals in the Amazon D．Weather in Rainforests三、七选五A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home. 46 And it is good time to fill the new space with love and hopeful presents.47 Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains. Even if there isn’t a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant.48 This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn’t a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into theirnew home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. 49Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift. 50 Now most homes have central heating and don’t use fires to keep warm.A．This isn’t usual though.B．It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.C．You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests.D．If you’re lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.E．It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.F．The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.G．This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.四、完形填空Laboratory.” That was the name students voted for after deciding that “Room 104” was tooI told the story to the class. As sad as it was, I couldn’t help smiling. Although Freddy was taken from us, we all 65 something from Freddy.51．A．built B．entered C．decorated D．ran 52．A．small B．dark C．strange D．dull 53．A．scholar B．student C．citizen D．worker 54．A．speak B．sing C．question D．laugh 55．A．misfortune B．disbelief C．dishonesty D．mistake 56．A．lesson B．gift C．report D．message 57．A．Friends B．Awards C．Masters D．Tasks 58．A．simple B．unique C．fun D．clever 59．A．assessments B．comments C．instructions D．updates 60．A．graduation B．retirement C．separation D．resignation 61．A．caring B．modest C．daring D．smart 62．A．paid B．charged C．lent D．owed 63．A．regretted B．avoided C．ignored D．excused 64．A．picture B．bill C．note D．diary 65．A．chose B．took C．expected D．borrowed五、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
山东省临沂第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期第一次阶段性检测英语试题
山东省临沂第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期第一次阶段性检测英语试题一、听力选择题1．Why was the woman worried?A．The boy cut a line.B．The boy went out alone.C．The boy told a lie. 2．When does the bank close on Sunday?A．At 9:00 p.m.B．At 5:00 p.m.C．At 4:00 p.m.3．What is the man dissatisfied with about the store?A．The service.B．The clothes.C．The price.4．How did the man get his shirt?A．From his father.B．From an e-mall.C．From a souvenir shop. 5．Where will the woman put her plants?A．In her backyard.B．In her window.C．On her balcony.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does the man plan to do this afternoon?A．Go swimming.B．Go to class.C．Go to the library. 7．What does the woman offer to do for the man?A．Collect information for his paper.B．Help him with his chemistry.C．Teach him to study math.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What will the man do next month?A．Move out of his apartment.B．Find a new roommate.C．Fix the windows and doors.9．What does the woman like about the apartment?A．The rent.B．The location.C．The roof.10．What will the woman probably do next?A．Call the house owner.B．Go back to her office.C．Bargain with the man.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
安徽省宿州市十三所重点中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中联考英语试题答案(新)
宿州市十三所重点中学2020--2021学年度第一学期期中质量检测高二英语答案第一部分听力（每小题1.5分）1-5.BBCCA6-10.CABBC11-15.ABABA16-20.BBABA第二部分阅读理解（每小题2分）第一节21-23.CDD24-27.ACBB28-31.DAAD32-35.DCDC第二节36-40.GDCEF第三部分语言知识运用第一节（每小题1.5分）41-45.ADABC46-50.BACDB51-55.DCCAB56-60.ABDDB第二节（每小题1.5分）61.born62.to63.herself64.mainly65.than66.have been exhibited67.is68.to complete69.which70.associations 第四部分写作第一节（每小题1分）第二节One possible version:Last Sunday,our school organized a group of students to pay a visit to the USTC.In the morning,some volunteers from the USTC showed the students around the campus,introducing the history and the achievements of the USTC.Then,the students attended a lecture delivered by Professor Shu,a well-known physicist at home and abroad.In the afternoon,they were invited to visit the science labs,where various experiments attracted the students’attention.The activity was a great success,from which all the students benefited a lot.Not only did the students experience the culture of the USTC,but they were motivated to work harder.听力原文（Text1）M:I’m not feeling so well?W:Get some rest and take this medicine three times a day and you should feel better.If you don’t,come back and see me.（Text2）W:If you got a library card,how many books are you allowed to borrow at one time? M:Up to10books at one time.The limit time is three weeks.（Text3）W:It’s been raining since Monday,but clear weather is forecast for tomorrow.M:I’m glad to hear that because I always play golf on Thursdays and I like to have good weather.（Text4）M:Emma,why are you so interested in movies?I don’t think all of them are wonderful.W:Well,maybe you’re right.I just like the feeling at the cinema.Don’t you think the atmosphere around there is relaxing?（Text5）W:Have you been losing weight?M:Yeah!As a matter of fact,I've been going to the gym for half a year now.W:I can tell.You look really buff.And no more beer belly.Have you been lifting weights?M:I do that an hour every other day.I tell you,it’s addicting!I feel like a new man.（Text6）M:Hi,Shelia.Are you looking forward to the coming weekend?W:Of course,I am very much looking forward to it.It’s been a busy week.M:Yes.What are you planning to do this weekend?W:I’ve no idea.How about you?M:Well,I’m thinking of playing tennis on Saturday afternoon.Tom and Mary want to play,too.Would you like to join us?W:Sure,that would be fun.I haven’t got anything planned on Saturday.I haven’t done exercise for ages.M:Great！How about,say,two o’clock？W:Good.That would be a good time for me.Where shall we meet?Why don’t I come to your place around1:30?M:OK.See you this Saturday.（Text7）W:What’s wrong,Peter?M:Mary,spring break is coming and I don’t have anything to do.My home is in Nicaragua.It’s too far away.We don’t have money for a ticket.W:Come home with me then.My parents would love to hear about Nicaragua and I know you’ll like them.M:But I don’t want to be in the way.W:You won’t be.Our family is big and we usually try to get together and have parties.You’ll be my special invited friend.M:Thank you.I’d love to go.（Text8）M:Good morning.Since so many of you have asked me about how to learn a language,I thought it might be useful to take some class time today to discuss it.Betty,you speak several languages,don’t you?W:Yes,I speak Spanish and French.M:And can you tell me what helped you most in leaning these languages?W:What helped me most...Well,I studied both languages in high school,and I’m still studying Spanish here at the university,but I think that travel has probably been most helpful to me.You see,I’m lucky that I’ve lived in Europe.Believe me,I didn’t speak very well before I moved here.M:Yes.When you live in a country where the language is spoken,it’s perfect.W:That’s true.But whether or not I’m living in a country where the language is spoken,I also watch TV or listen to the radio in the language I’m trying to learn. M:That’s good.（Text9）W:Our guest today is Chef Michael Wilson.Thanks again for joining us,Mr.Wilson. M:Oh,it’s my pleasure.And please,call me Mike.W:OK.Mike,you’ve been cooking since you were a kid,and you’ve been a professional chef for over twenty years.What is it about cooking that you love so much?M:It’s the best way for people to communicate,in my opinion.You don’t need language,and you don’t need to have anything in common.All you need is to like to eat and drink,which most people do.It’s easy to make new friends when you share a meal together.W:So,what are some of the differences in the food of different countries?M:Well,in the West,people eat a lot of bread,while in Asia,rice and noodles are more common.Beef is very common in countries like the United States,but it’s not as popular in Northern Europe.To be honest,I prefer to think of ways in which food is similar around the world.W:What do you think is the most important factor in cooking?M:I think that fresh,local ingredients are the most important part of any type of ing the best of what a particular place has to offer,rather than fancy sauces or expensive spices,usually results in the best dishes.（Text10）M:Emergencies don’t happen very often.But when they do,you want to get help fast.No one wants to spend time looking up the phone number.That’s why911was created—to make it easy.In the United States and Canada,dialing911on your phone is the fastest way you can get help for yourself or someone else.Not too many years ago,people found that getting the right number for the right emergency workers could be very confusing especially if a person was in a hurry or in an unfamiliar area.In1968,the United States government wanted one number that people could call for emergencies.They worked with the phonecompany to create a“Universal Emergency Number”.They decided that911was easy to remember.The very first911call was made on February16,1968.Today, 911is used for emergencies in most parts of the United States and many parts of Canada.With911,you can reach the fire department,the police,or an ambulance. Other countries may use another three numbers.In Great Britain,for instance,it’s 999.If you’re not sure which emergency number is used in your area,check your phonebook.Please remember never call911as a joke or just to see what might happen.。
安徽省合肥市2023-2024学年高三上学期第一次教学质量检测英语试题含解析
合肥2024届高三第一次教学质量检测卷英语（答案在最后）考生注意：1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is woman going to do this afternoon?A.Take an important test.B.Hang out with Alex.C.Prepare for an exam.2.How much should the man pay?A.$2.10B.$2.30.C.$2.90.3.What is probably the woman?A.A customer.B.A shop assistant.C.A manager.4.What does Lily think of eating raw food?A.Harmful.B.Healthy.C.Strange.5.Why does the woman move to a new place?A.For convenience.B.For friendly neighbors.C.For a quiet environment.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
天一大联考2023-2024学年高三年级4月阶段性测试定位英语试题
2023—2024学年高三年级阶段性测试(定位)英语考生注意：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
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3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A.₤19.15B.₤9.18.C.₤9.15答案是C。
1.When will the class meeting begin?A.At 9:10.B.At 9:20.C.At 9:30.2.What is the woman doing?A.Selling coffee.B.Visiting a cafe.C.Asking for directions.3.How does the man feel?A.Impatient.B.Helpless.C.Excited.4.What are the speakers probably talking about?A.A bookB.A film.C.A writer.5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Boss and secretary.B.Saleswoman and customer.C.Doctor and patient.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
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安徽省2023-2024学年高二上学期冬季阶段性检测英语试题一、听力选择题1．What will Sonya do?A．Do some research.B．Look up the dates.C．Decide on explorers.2．What is the woman trying to do?A．Arrange a meeting.B．Make an apology.C．Cancel a meeting.3．What is the man?A．A banker.B．A teacher.C．A shopkeeper.4．Where does the conversation take place?A．In a furniture store.B．In a restaurant.C．In a train station.5．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．The man’s daughter.B．A birthday party.C．Something to drink.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is the relationship between the speakers?A．House owner and renter.B．Gym worker and customer.C．Hotel worker and guest. 7．What will the woman do?A．Clean the room.B．Pack her suitcase.C．Have something to eat.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What did the speakers do just now?A．They met a writer.B．They saw a doctor.C．They climbed a mountain. 9．What does the man think of the stories?A．Boring.B．Interesting.C．Difficult.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．What does the woman want to do?A．Work out a plan.B．Look for an apartment.C．Ask the man for help. 11．What will the man do?A．Move on to his new job.B．Give new employees training.C．Work on an important project.12．What does the man suggest the woman do?A．Wait for him for two weeks.B．Put off the deadline.C．Turn to Mr.Cortez.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What do the speakers agree with about a GPS?A．It is not entirely reliable.B．It is very convenient.C．It is quite useless. 14．Why are some people better at finding their way?A．They are more focused.B．They were born with the skill.C．They go to the place more frequently.15．What helped the man find his friend’s place?A．A street.B．A building.C．A tree.16．What will the woman do next?A．Take a look around.B．Share her experience.C．Visit her friend.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What is the speaker?A．A tour guide.B．A hotel clerk.C．A bus driver.18．Where are the speaker and the listeners?A．In a hotel.B．On a bus.C．On a bridge.19．What do we know about Ibiza?A．It is a coastal city.B．The death rate there is high.C．It is famous for its restaurants.20．What does the speaker remind the listeners to do in the end?A．Drink some water.B．Take care of their belongings.C．Contact Manuel in advance.二、阅读选择Nobody says high school and college are easy. Studying is difficult, as is memorizing information for a test. Fortunately, there are books that can help to make dealing with school easier.Unlimited Memory by Kevin HorsleyDo you have trouble remembering everything you are studying? Feel like you have too much on your plate? Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley may be for you. It is a bestseller on memory improvement. This book has strategies to help you learn faster while also teaching you to become more productive. Of course, having a good memory comes in handy outside of the classroom as well. Really, this is a great book for life in general.On Course by Skip DowningIt is another book you will want to check out. In its eighth edition, the book provides you with self-assessment tools to help you identify what you need to change for academic success. It contains guided journal entries to help you with learning, responsibility, self-management, self-awareness and self-esteem.Students Guide to Writing College Papers by Kate L. TurabianMany students reach college and find that essay writing in college is very different from that in high school. Whether this is the case for you or you just want to improve your writing skills, you’ll want to check out Students Guide to Writing College Papers. It’s available on Kindle or in hardback or paperback forms. Right now, this one is in its fourth edition. The book covers writing your actual paper, citing sources and style. Even English majors can find a lot of helpful tips in this book.How to Become a Straight-A Student by Carl NewportThe book will teach you different approaches and strategies to help you score better, but spend less time on studying, with a focus on studying smarter, not harder. It is available on Kindle and in audiobook (有声读物) and paperback forms.21．What’s special about On Course?A．It is of great help even to English majors.B．It is the most popular one and sells the best.C．It mainly focuses on memory improvement.D．It helps you develop other qualities besides academic abilities.22．What do Unlimited Memory and How to Become a Straight-A Student have in common?A．They have various forms.B．They are best-sellers.C．They focus on effective learning.D．They have been published many times.23．What is the purpose of the text?A．To introduce some books to students.B．To encourage students to study harder.C．To make students interested in learning.D．To offer suggestions on writing skills.Three weeks after its first appearance, the box office of the mythological epic Creation of the Gods: Kingdom of Storms showed a rebound (反弹) trend thanks to its good reviews and word of mouth on social media. This new adaptation of a well-known story in China differs from previous ones as it focuses not on mighty Taoist gods but on Ji Fa, a nobleman’s son who struggles to find out who he really is and later grows into a king.The story was inspired by the Ming Dynasty (1368—1644) novel Investiture of the Gods, which describes the history of the Shang (1600BC—1046BC) and Zhou 1046BC—771BC) dynasties mixed with folklore, legends and mythical creatures.In the first episode, Ji Fa faces the reality that Yin Shou, a battlefield warrior he admired, has become a greedy and cruel king after the killing of the former king and his brother. Ji Fa’s search for his own path after witnessing the collapse (倒塌) of his idol and struggles during the political disorder in the late Shang have caused deep thought among many young moviegoers who are on their own crucial points in life, perhaps needing to choose a college major, a career, or in which city to settle down. . Some followed their “tiger parents”, while others were more rebellious (叛逆的).Still, their confusion of being “lost among choices” and the insecurity caused by an uncertain future have been somewhat relieved by the words of Ji Fa’s father—who your father is does not matter; what matters is who you are.Such uncertainty seems to be a shared sentiment for young people in their 20s, but focusing on what is at hand can ease that anxiety to a certain extent. One can always benefit from resolute persistence, as demonstrated by the casting, filming and long wait before the first episode could finally reach cinemas.24．Why is the new adaptation different from the previous ones?A．It features Taoist gods.B．It became a hit right after it was shown.C．It is popular mostly because of social media.D．It focuses on a young man’s struggle for his own identity.25．What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 3?A．The background in which the movie is set.B．The influence Ji Fa’s growth has on young people.C．The time during which the movie was made.D．The examples parents should set to their children.26．What does the underlined word “sentiment” in paragraph 5 mean?A．Feeling.B．Action.C．Hobby.D．Development.27．What is the text?A．A news report.B．Science fiction.C．A movie review.D．A scary story.If, as the saying goes, you are what you eat, then it stands to reason you also excrete (排泄) what you are. If we follow this rule, it means that our bodily waste reflects our diet and overall health. For instance, analyzing human excreta can help find abnormal levels of certain chemicals, which might show signs of some diseases.A new study shows that analysis of a city’s wastewater can also provide insights into the health and behavior of its residents. Such surveillance (监测) can be applied to sample (取样) all toilet users without knowing their names. It is much cheaper than alternative sampling techniques, and flexible enough to monitor (监测) everything from drug use to diet and even mental health.Wastewater surveillance has become an important tool in over 70 countries for monitoring and managing public health. This new approach involves analyzing wastewater samples to look for and track the presence of various viruses, bacteria and parasites. By monitoring the genetic material of these pathogens (致病菌) in wastewater, scientists and public health officials can gain valuable insights into the spread of diseases within communities. This is especially true in poor countries, where alternative means of testing are expensive.It could also be applied to many other areas. For example, the police can adopt the tool to spot criminal behavior. Anything from consuming illegal drugs to handling bomb ingredients could potentially he detected (查明) in wastewater.But for wastewater surveillance to fulfil its potential, today’s systems must be transformed into something more stable and organized. In addition, testing bodies should be open about the extent of their capabilities, and exactly how data will be used. They should also consult with the people being monitored. It would be a shame ifprivacy worries caused support for it to disappear.28．Why does the author mention the example in paragraph 1?A．To show some signs of physical illness.B．To introduce a method of detecting diseases.C．To explain the importance of diet to health.D．To present the value of studying bodily waste.29．What is an advantage of wastewater surveillance?A．It serves more purposes.B．It requires less effort to do.C．It protects residents’ privacy.D．It needs little professional knowledge.30．What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The development of wastewater surveillance.B．The means of wastewater testing for poor areas.C．The application of wastewater in disease detection.D．The potential of wastewater in discovering dangerous goods.31．What is the author’s attitude towards wastewater surveillance?A．Doubtful.B．Careful.C．Unclear.D．Unconcerned.It’s a race against time, as generations of cultural heritage conservators at the Dunhuang Academy make a great effort to protect the artistic charm of the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, despite erosion(侵蚀) by sand and wind.The team is dedicated to protecting the 45,000 square meters of murals(壁画) and more than 2,400 painted sculptures of the 735 caves of the site, the construction of which spans about a thousand years, from the 4th century to the 14th century. The cultural relics are the product of the cultural exchanges that took place over centuries on the ancient Silk Road. “Our work, repairing murals and painted sculptures, is to better preserve the caves, which promotes the great Dunhuang spirit of inclusiveness to the world and inspires modern people,” says Su Bomin, director of the Dunhuang Academy.Commonly seen“diseases” affecting the murals include cracking and flaking (剥落), as well as erosion that is caused by changes in temperature and humidity of the caves, and the deposition of salts. To restore a mural requires an all-rounder. Restorers should know painting, master the skills of a mason and have some knowledge of chemistry and physics, to be able to recognize the problems and their corresponding causes and deliver a solution.They must also select proper materials and tools, and conduct experiments, before formally carrying out the restoration and evaluating the effect afterward.The restoration should respect the original work and aim to maintain the status quo of the murals rather than repainting them. When the restorers find some parts of murals missing or fading away, they never repaint them to create a “perfect” appearance in restoration.“Cultural relics are witnesses of history,” explains Su.“When you pursue the so-called intact(完好无损的) look for artistic reasons, you will lose their key meaning.”Cave conservation is about continuously solving problems. “It needs a long-term research to better preserve the caves, over a much wider time span that goes beyond our lifetimes,” Su says. But at least, they can keep the existing look of the murals for as long as possible.32．What is the main purpose of paragraph 2?A．To show the popularity of Dunhuang murals.B．To explain the history of the ancient Silk Road.C．To stress the significance of the restoration work.D．To present the ways of protecting cultural heritage.33．Which of the following best describes the restoration work?A．Creative.B．Well-paid.C．Interesting.D．Demanding.34．What should restoring murals focus on according to paragraph 4?A．Spotting the faded murals in time.B．Fixing the missing parts of murals.C．Making preservation of the murals as they are.D．Repainting to perfect the appearance of murals.35．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．The Artistic Charm of Mural Paintings.B．The Mural Restoration in the Mogao Caves.C．The Successful Experiment on Cave Conservation.D．The Role of the Dunhuang Spirit in Chinese Culture.A competition about Versailles literature (凡尔赛文学) was carried out on Sina Weibo recently. So what is Versailles literature?36 It came from The Rose of Versailles, a Japanese manga series about aristocratic (贵族化的) life at the palace of Versailles in France in the late 18th century, and was coined by a Chinese influencer earlier this year. Known as humblebragging (谦虚的吹牛), it is a boast disguised as a complaint. “ 37 ” and “I thought I lost weight this morning. So disappointed when I realized it was because I took off the huge diamond ring my boyfriend gave me last night.” are some examples of Versailles literature.The psychology behind humblebragging is to be recognized for one’s successes and be liked by others at the same time, according to scholars. 38 Most researchers concluded from their research that humblebraggers are perceived more negatively than straight braggers due to the former’s insincerity.“ 39 People don’t like braggers, but they at least see them as more sincere than humblebraggers,” said Francesca Gino.So, how can we annoy humblebraggers back? “Just pretend you don’t get whatever it is they try to show off,”a netizen advised. “ 40 ”A．And respond with sincere pity for their complaints.B．Having too many houses, how can I decide which one to decorate?C．I’m fed up with living in the countryside with no shopping malls around.D．The key factor that makes the two groups of people different is sincerity.E．Actually, the term has nothing to do with the French palace or with literature.F．However, studies show that humblebragging as a self-promotion strategy does not work.G．The intention is to show off things of materialistic values, yet pretending that’s not the point.三、完形填空Today, the Braille writing system is the most well-known language system used by blind people all over theyears of hard work, Braille 49 the now-familiar six-dot alphabet-based (基于字母表的) code. He continued to work on the system over time, 50 developing a machine with a friend that let blind people type in the regular alphabet.Braille published his system when he was 20. Despite the 51 from his fellow blind students, the system was refused by some 52 and school board members—they 53 that blind people might take away their jobs.Braille 54 as a teacher and musician, but his system didn’t spread beyond the institution. It was only after his death that the system caught attention and became the 55 way blind people read and write around the world.41．A．ignored B．invented C．analyzed D．accepted42．A．improve B．recommend C．stress D．advocate43．A．requirement B．introduction C．scholarship D．response44．A．suggestion B．announcement C．lecture D．argument45．A．thinking B．marking C．moving D．speaking46．A．tired B．upset C．confused D．interested47．A．familiar B．beneficial C．fair D．safe48．A．perfect B．defend C．remove D．share49．A．figured out B．looked into C．carried on D．picked up50．A．originally B．regularly C．eventually D．apparently51．A．decision B．comment C．praise D．doubt52．A．pianists B．interviewers C．soldiers D．instructors53．A．hoped B．feared C．confirmed D．promised54．A．recovered B．succeeded C．struggled D．judged55．A．common B．similar C．easy D．rare四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。