浙江高考英语模拟试题二
模拟考试二第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
AHere's another reason to get off the couch and start working up a sweat.Time the exercise right and you could improve your ability to remember something new.That's the finding of a new study.But it all comes down to timing.To lock up the new information,start burning those calories roughly four hours after you took in the new information.That's according to researchers at an institute on brain,cognition（认知）and behavior.It's at Radboud University's Medical Center,in Nijmegen,the Netherlands.Eelco van Dongen and his colleagues shared their new findings in the June 16 Current Biology.This precisely timed memory trick comes from tests with 72 people.Each learned the location of 90 objects on a computer screen.Afterwards,some of the members watched relaxing nature videos.Others worked up a sweat on body-building bikes,changing between hard and easy riding for 35 minutes.Their workouts came either soon after the cram session（考前突击复习）or four hours later.Two days later they were tested again,Those who remembered the objects' sites best were the people who had waited four hours after their learning before riding.Among those who remembered sites correctly,the four-hour delay before biking also led to more consistent activity in an area important for memory.It's known as the hippocampus（海马区）.The consistent activity here suggests that the memories had been strong,the scientists say.Van Dongen's team does not yet know how exercise works its memo magic.They do,however,have a guess. Aerobic exercise leads to me creation of several important chemicals in the brain.One is a protein known as BDNF. The other is dopamine (DO-puh-meen). It can help convey messages between nerve cells.These two chemicals may help strengthen memories by linking brain cells,the researchers suspect.21.The best way to lock up the new information is .A.to get off the couch soon after their learningB.to do sports for four hours and work up a sweatC.to see some nature videos on a computer screenD.to do sports four hours after taking in new information22.Which is NOT right about the experiment?A.There are 90 objects on the screen.B.They were tested again two days later.C.72 people took part in the experiment.D.They all had to do riding for 35minutes.23.How does exercise work its memory magic?A.By the hippocampus.B.No one knows for sure.C.A protein known as BDNF.D.A protein known as dopamine.BFor the Swiss,punctuality is a source of deep satisfaction.They obtain real joy from the fact that life unfolds on time and in a highly efficient manner.Whenever I visit Switzerland,I go through several stages of punctuality reaction.At first it delights me,especially if I'm coming from Neighbouring Italy or France with their rather more flexible approach to timekeeping.By contrast,life in Switzerland is enthusiastic and dependable.If someone says they will meet me at 2 pm,they arrive at 2 pm not 2:05 (or 1:55,for that matter). I like this,for a while.Then it annoys me.The extreme punctuality strikes me as a kind of being mean,and I find myself agreeing with the English writer Evelyn Waugh who said that "punctuality is the virtue of the bored."That is unfair though,and finally I come to appreciate Swiss punctuality for what it is: a deep expression of respect for other people.A punctual person is a considerate one.By showing up on time for everything,a Swiss person is saying,in effect,"I value your time and,by extension,I value you."It's no coincidence that the Swiss are the world's watchmakers.Which came first,the precise clocks and watches or the precise people?Hard to say,but the result is the same: a nation where the trains and everything else really do run on time.How to explain this punctuality?No one knows for sure.But a popular theory is that,historically,it arises from the tough,mountainous area.Either you planted your crops on time and harvested them at the correct time or,well,you starved.Punctuality,sadly,is a dying art in many parts of the world.Mobile phones are partly to blame.We feel less compelled（紧迫的）to arrive on time if we can always text to say we're running a few minutes late.I don't sense that is happening in Switzerland,though.Punctuality is not without its weaknesses.Extreme punctuality also creates an expectation,and if that expectation is not met,disappointment follows.On those rare occasions when things do not function smoothly,the Swiss get nervous,confused and angry.24.What's NOT the author's attitude towards the Swiss punctuality?A.Pleasant.B.Exhausted.C.Annoyed.D.Appreciated.25.What do the Swiss people want to show by arriving on time?A.To show their respect for other people.B.To show that they have the best watches.C.To show that they are considerate persons.D.To show that they are the best watchmakers in the world.26.The passage is probably taken from a .A.A history bookB.A business newspaperC.A cultural guidebookD.An economic magazineCA contest organised by Airbnb is offering three lucky winners the chance to spend a night in the company of sharks.The winners and their guests will get access to a transparent（透明的）glass bedroom in the 33-foot deep Paris Aquarium where 35 sharks are living.Interested applicants,who must be 18 years or older and in good health,can apply for the contest through the Airbnb website. "On the 11th,12th,and 13th of April,the Paris Aquarium will open its doors for a night in a room full of sharks," the website states. "And not just any room: you will sleep in a round bed,with a breathtaking view of the world of sharks."The unusual event will be hosted by a free diver,photographer,and shark enthusiast Fred Buyle,and a biologist will provide the winners with a special course on sharks-their mysterious lives and their role in the ocean's ecosystem,with which the winners can better understand the sharks and thus avoid disturbing their life in the aquarium when they stay there.Upon arrival,the winners will first be taken to their room for presentations,followed by dinner at the shark tunnel and a night stay among the sharks.A twin bed,soap,toilet paper,and shampoo are all included in the package,as well as breakfast the next morning.The stay is completely free,and so is the travel arrangement to and from Paris.Applications must also include a message addressed to the judges.In 50 to 500 characters,applicants must explain why they're the perfect candidate for the event.The choices of languages include English, German, Spanish, French,Italian and Portuguese.In case of Chinese,Japanese,and Korean,the word limit is between 50 and 300. Remember that other languages are not allowed.Of course,an Airbnb account is a must requirement for every applicant.If selected,the winners will be forbidden from diving or swimming in the aquarium,and will be required to keep their hands and feet indoors at all times.Photographing is not allowed because sharks are sensitive to light. Besides, the organisers advise against watching movies like Jaws before checking in.27.What will the three winners of the contest be allowed to do?A.Swim along with some sharks.B.Play with sharks for two days.C.View how sharks sleep at night.D.Sleep in a room surrounded by sharks.28.What's the purpose of the special course in Paragraph 3?A.To help the winners develop an interest in sharks.B.To guide the winners how to live in the aquarium.C.To tell the winners about the ecosystem in the ocean.D.To help the winners learn how not to disturb the sharks.29.When people apply for the contest,they don't need to .A.open an account on the Airbnb websiteB.apply for the contest through the Airbnb websiteC.write a message in one of the required languagesD.pay the application fee along with the applying letter30.What can be inferred from the last paragraph about the winners?A.They can dive in the aquarium.B.They can take photos of the sharks.C.They must stay indoors at all times.D.They must watch movies about sharks before checking in. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2024学年浙江省普通高中第二共同体高三模拟考试英语试题(二)含解析
2024学年浙江省普通高中第二共同体高三模拟考试英语试题（二）考生请注意：1．答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内，不得在试卷上作任何标记。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．The new local law in Nanjing says parents not physically harm young children or expose them tolong-term hunger as a punishment.A．can B．shallC．will D．need2．-How can I get in touch with the travel agency, Robin?-Just surf the Internet and then call one ________ the telephone number is provided.A．with which B．in which C．of which D．by which3．Had it not been for his experience in the forest，we ____________ in the battle with the fierce bear.A．hadn't survived B．wouldn't have survivedC．didn't survived D．wouldn't survive4．The influence of this book might not have been reaching so far, ________for Mr. William, who dared to publish it. A. if had it not been B．is it not being C．had it not been D. its only having been5．— Y ou've got your flat furnished, haven't you?— Y es, I ______ some used furniture and it was a real bargain.A．will buy B．have boughtC．had bought D．bought6．I usually do the washing up and leave the cooking to my wife，______she’s a better cook than me．A．unless B．as C．even though D．in case7．_______ many Chinese holidays are directed towards services remembering ancestors, the Ching Ming Festival is beyond doubt the largest.A．Unless B．SinceC．Once D．While8．What impressed me most about the movie were the ________ filmed in New Y ork.A．scenery B．scenesC．sights D．views9．Trump said he believes North Korea will ________ its promise to suspend missile tests while he prepares for a summit with Kim Jong Un.A．take to B．make upC．stand by D．hold out10．When all is said and done, there doesn’t seem to be ________ a mystery to ex plain.A．kind of B．close toC．far from D．much of11．Y outh is a period of our life we see no limit to our hopes and wishes.A．where B．thatC．what D．when12．When caught _____ in the exam, he begged for the teacher’s pardon and tried ______ punishmen t. A．cheating; escaping B．to be cheating; to escapeC．cheating; to escape D．to be cheating; escaping13．Maria is constantly making efforts, she deserves the goal of entering the key university.A．achieving B．to achieve C．being achieved D．to be achieve14．Jim told us all that _______ he said so at the meeting was right.A．all B．whatC．all that D．that15．______ exactly what was wrong with him, the doctors gave him a complete examination.A．To discover B．Discovering C．Discovered D．Having been discovered16．He was offered a position at the local church school, _____ he went to the Cambridge.A．after when B．since whichC．after which D．since when17．Eventually, she has recognized ____, whatever happens and however bad ____ seems today, life still goes on and everything will be better tomorrow．A．that; it B．it; that C．it; what D．that; what18．Some drunken drivers think that they may be lucky to________a fine, which may cost their own lives.A．get through B．get along withC．get down to D．get away with19．Tourists love Beijing, offers an infinite collection of delights ranging from 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites to food from every corner of China and beyond.A．that B．whereC．which D．who20．According to a recent study, the high school graduation rate for black men has fallen by 43 percent, while ________ of black women has risen by 56 percent.A．that B．whatC．one D．which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。
2024年高考英语模拟02(新高考II卷专用)
【赢在高考·黄金8卷】备战2024年高考英语模拟卷（新高考II卷专用）黄金卷02注意事项：1．本试题满分150分，考试时间120分钟；2．考生答题前请在规定位置填写姓名、班级、考号等相关信息，在答题卡上正确填涂准考证号（或粘贴条形码）并仔细核对自己的信息；3．选择题请用2B铅笔在答题卡对应的位置准确填涂，非选择题请用黑色字迹签字笔在答题卡的非选择题区域作答。
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第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节(共5小题；每小题分，满分分)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．Where are the speakers probably?A．At a furniture shop.B．At a garage.C．At a clinic.【答案】B【原文】W: How much will it cost for two new wheels and a new front window? Can you do it this afternoon please? I need to drive to meet my dentist in the evening.M: It will be around $250, ma’am, and we can finish it this afternoon if you wish.2．How does Eric usually get to work?A．By bus.B．By train.C．By car.【答案】C【原文】W: Oh, it's a surprise to see you catching a bus to work, Eric. Where's your car?M: It's under repair, so I had to decide between this and the train.W: The bus is slower, but it's a lot cheaper than the train.3．When did the woman want to be a writer?A．When she was a kid.B．When she worked at a bookstore.C．When she had some books published.【答案】B【原文】M: Linda, what really made you want to bee a writer?W: I always loved reading books when I was small. After graduating I got a job at a children’s bookstore. That was when I first started thinking about making books. Now I have several books published.4．What will the man do at seven o’clock tomorrow evening?A．Phone the woman.B．Attend a meeting.C．Have supper.【答案】C【原文】W: I’ll call you up tomorrow evening to discuss the plan. Let’s make it seven o’clock.M: I’m sorry, but I’ll attend a meeting at four o’clock. And we’ll be having dinner at that time.5．Why does Brian go to the hospital?A．To see a patient.B．To see a doctor.C．To bring a book to Mary.【答案】A【原文】M: Hi! Mary. The doctor says you are well on the way to recovery. Do you have everything you need in the hospital?W: Thanks, Brian. It would be nice to have a good book to read.M: Consider it done.第二节(共15小题；每小题分，满分分)听下面5段对话或独白。
浙江省高考英语模拟考试卷二 人教版
浙江省高考英语模拟考试卷二人教版第一、单项选择（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）1. We Sent a letter to his parents _________ to get in touch with him.A. in the hopeB. in the hope ofC. hopingD. hoped2. It’s time you got down to __________ something.A. learnB. doC. carry outD. reading3. What impressed me most was that they never __________.A. lost heartsB. lost their heartC. lost heartD. lost their hearts4. No one will be sure ________ in a million years.A. What will man likeB. What man will look likeC. man will look like whatD. what look will man like5. The boy __________ Steve, who often helps others, __________ Lei Feng in our school.A. whose name is; comparing withB. calling; is compared toC. who called; compares toD. with the name; is compared to6. There’s no ________ being sad about the mistakes you’ve made because it happens to everyone.A. reasonB. needC. doubtD. point7. The old professor died of _________ heart failure on October 10. He had been in ________ wheelchair since 1995.A. a; aB. a; \C. \; aD. \; \8. I know that your kid need an expensive operation, but when it ___ to love, you won’t count the cost.A. refersB. goesC. comesD. concerns9. I remember ________ for the job, but I forget the exact amount.A. to be paidB. that I receive payC. get paidD. being paid10. Reading ______ the lines, I would say that the Government are more worried that they will admit.A. behindB. betweenC. alongD. among11. Anyway, I slowly_________ the shock and tried to persuade myself that life begins at my age.A. got overB. put upC. came overD. dealt with12. With a lot of mathematical problems __________, Marry went to bed.A. solveB. solvedC. solvingD. to solve13. Never before__________ such a smoke in the room.A. have I readB. did I readC. do I readD. am I reading14. We accepted the suggestion that ________ put forward by Jack at the meeting yesterday.A. wasB. should beC. would beD. be15.— If you are free this weekend, I’d like to invite you to my party.— That’s very nice of you , but are you _________?A. freeB. carefulC. seriousD. true16. — How much of his speech do you think you have understood?— _________. I wish I had worked harder.A. Not a littleB. Very fewC. Next to nothingD. From time to time17. — He is ________ a brave man.— We can’t admire his courage __________.A. actually; very muchB. indeed; too a lotC. really; too muchD. truly; a bit18. — There is a lot of smoke coming out of the teaching building there.— Really? It _________ be a fire, most probably.A. ought toB. canC. have toD. must19. Isn’t it lovely to think that I ________ myself on the sunny beach tomorrow at this time.A. will enjoyB. am enjoyingC. will be enjoyingD. shall enjoy20. It matters little _______ a man dies, but ________ matters much is _______ he lives.A. how; what; howB. how; it; howC. why; it; whyD. that; what; that第二、完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）When my father was getting ready for work, our 21 was ruled by knocks and words. One22 on the table means "I'm ready for my breakfast" . Two knocks on the table 23 " I amready for my tea.”24 breakfast he said, "Boots". The paper was 25 for him over the back of an armchair.Today's paper was put on the chair for his elbows, and his boots were brought to him, freshly brushed.He read 26 , at the same time putting on his boots and lacing them 27 . After finishing oneboot, he said, "Bus. “ At that 28 one of the girls went outside to the garden gate 29 waitedthere. Her job was to stop the bus 30 it came. It came early sometimes, and it had to 31 myfather."Overcoat, hat. " One of my sisters had already 32 his overcoat. Now she held it 33 forhim and guided his arms into it. Then she 34 his jacket down under the coat. Another girl 35his hat, nicely brushed. "Handkerchief, pipe. " They were brought and put, with his tobacco, into hispock . He 36 the window and said either "Walking stick" or "Umbrella". It was handed to him.Ready now, he was 37 reading the newspaper.He didn't put it down 38 he heard the shout "Bus coming!" Then he kissed my mother andwent out. The girls all breathed 39 .40 lucky a man is to have a wife and five daughters at home.21. A. house B. room C. ears D. mind22. A. knock B. knocks C. words D. word23. A. means B. showed C. indicated D. made24. A. During B. After C. In D. On25. A. folded B. opened C. spread D. covered26. A. lying B. standing C. sitting D. walking27. A. up B. on C. tight D. together28. A. case B. moment C. hand D. time29. A. when B. while C. in order D. and30. A. and B. when C. since D. for31. A. wait for B. missed C. picked D. taken32. A. dried B. polished C. brushed D. washed33. A. open B. up C. down D. on34. A. drew B. pushed C. dragged D. pulled35. A. came with B. came up with C. came to D. came36. A. looked into B. looked up C. looked out of D. looked at37. A. also B. still C. yet D. too38. A. before B. than C. when D. until39. A. hard B. hardly C. gently D. freely40. A. How B. What C. So D. Too第三、阅读理解（每小题2分，共25小题，满分50分）第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑AIf we were asked exactly what we were doing a year ago, we should probably have to say thatwe could not remember. But if we had kept a book and had written in it what we did each day, weshould be able to give an answer to the question.It is the same in history. Many things have been forgotten because we do not have any written account of them. Sometimes men did keep a record of the most important happenings in their country, but often it was destroyed by fire or in a war. Sometimes there was never any written record at all because the people of that time and place did not know how to write. For example, we know a good deal about the people who lived in china 4,000 years ago, because they could write and leave written records for those who lived after them. But we know almost nothing about the people who lived even 200 years ago in central Africa, because they had not learned to write.Sometimes, of course, even if the people, and often songs and dances and stories have been made about the most important happenings, and these have been sung and acted and told for many generations, for most people are proud to tell what their fathers did in the past. This we may call 'remembered history'. Some of it had now been written down. It is not m exact or so valuable to us as written history is, because words are much more easily changed when used again and again in speech than when copied in writing. But where there are no written records, such spoken stories are often very helpful.41. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?A. "Remembered history", compared with written history, is less reliable(可靠的).B. Written records of the past plays a most important role in our learning of the human history.C. A written account of our daily activities helps us to remember the events that happened in the past.D. Where there are no written records of the past, there is no history.42. Why do we know little about what happened in Central Africa 200 years ago?A. There was nothing worth being written down at that time.B. People there had not known how to write in those days.C. The written records were perhaps destroyed in a fire.D. People there ignored the importance of keeping a record.43. According to the author, which of the following is not 'remembered history'?A. History based on a person's imagination.B. Stories of important happenings passed down from mouth to mouth.C. Songs and dances about important events in the past.D. Spoken stories about the past.44. 'Remembered history' is regarded as valuable only when__________.A. it is written downB. it proves to be trueC. no written account is availableD. people are interested in it45. It can be inferred from the passage that we could have learned much more about our pastthan we do now if our ancestors had___________.A. kept a written record of every past eventB. not burnt their written records in warsC. told exact stories of the most important happeningsD. made more songs and dancesBAristotle said it was the reward of an active life lived with sweet reason. Sigmund Freud said itwas mostly a matter of work and love. Charles Shultz, the cartoonist-philosopher, claimed it was really a warm puppy. So just what is the thing called happiness? For centuries, people were too busy pursuing it to spend much time analyzing it. Now a pioneering band of researchers has finally bagged the query—or at least found its measures. And their answer to the age-old mystery is that it all depends.Happiness, that is, depends on what makes you feel happy, which is why psychologists(心理学家)often call it "subjective(主观的 ) well-being". But from studies of various age and population groups inthe United States and abroad, they have reached some objective( 客观的) conclusions on the makingof happiness. What comes up at the top of the charts is not, as many might expect, success, youth,good looks or any of those invisible assets. The clear winner is relationships. Close ones. Followed by ahappy marriage. Next comes religious faith, of almost of any kind. "Supportive, intimate connectionswith other people seem very i mportant “, says psychologist David Myers, whose book The Pursuit ofHappiness is one of the cluster of recent publications in the field.46. The underlined phrase "well-being" in the passage probably means__________.A. close relationshipB. full of hopeC. personal comfortD. success47. The overall tone( 口吻) of this passage is__________.A. subjectiveB. objectiveC. optimistic(乐观的)D. cynical (嘲弄的)CIf you stay in an Indian home, bring something from your home country as a gift.It would be muchappreciated. But find out the social position and religion of your hosts before you choose a gift. Abottle of foreign whisky would be the perfect gift for some, and not at all appropriate for others. If youknow the people you are going to stay with, it is a good idea to ask them what they would like. Somethings are just not available in India.It is not necessary to bring a gift when you are invited to dinner. After all, you are the honouredguest. Until recently, it would have been almost insulting to bring sweets or a bottle of wine. But this isnot true today. Nowadays it is a custom which is becoming popular with many Indians. Fruit, flowersor a box of sweets are perfect gifts on such occasions, and will offend(冒犯) no one.In all classes of society, both urban and rural, food is only taken to the mouth with the right hand.This is the most important part of the manners of eating in India. Once you have started eating, andhave food in your right hand, it is all right to serve yourself, using the serving spoon with the left hand.When you watch Indians eat you will see that they keep their left hand on their lap.If you are stuck for a conversation topic in India, talk about families. Another useful subject to startwith is cricket. But once you get to know a person better, any topic is acceptable. Indians love to talkabout politics and religion. They enjoy opinionated discussions and not just polite conversations.Conversation is an art form and people take the time to really talk.48. If you stay with an Indian family,___________.A. you are expected to take a giftB. you should take flowersC. you are not expected to take a giftD. take a souvenir from your country49. If you are invited for a meal at an Indian home, __________.A. you should offer to pay for your foodB. you will offend your hosts if you take anythingC. it is fashionable to take flowers or sweetsD. it is traditional to take a dish50. Indians love interesting discussions but they________.A. only talk about family mattersB. avoid religion and politicsC. don't like talking about themselvesD. don' t appreciate polite conversation51. The sentence "Some things are just not available" in the first paragraph meansA. You can buy these things in IndiaB. They don't make these things in IndiaC. They have never seen these thingsD. You can't get these things in IndiaDMary Cochran was out of the rooms where she lived with her father, Doctor Lester Cochran, atseven o'clock on a Sunday evening. It was June of the year nineteen hundred and eight, and Mary was eighteen years old. She walked along Tremont to Main Street and across the railroad tracks to Upper Main, lined with small shops and shabby houses, a rather quiet cheerless place on Sundays when there were few people about. She had told her father she was going to church but did not intend anything of the kind. She didn't know what she wanted to do. "I'll get off by myself and think", she told herself as she walked slowly along. The night, she thought, promised to be fine to be spent sitting in a church and hearing a man talk of things that had clearly nothing to do with her own problem. Her own affairs were approaching(almost reaching) a crisis(危机), and it was time for her to begin thinking seriously of her future.The thoughtful serious state of mind which Mary found herself had been made arise in her by aconversation she had with her father on the evening before. Without any preliminary (有准备的 ) talkand quite suddenly he had told her that he was suffering from heart disease and might die at anymoment. He had made the announcement as they stood together in his office, behind which were therooms in which the father and the daughter lived.52. What did Mary Cochran want to do that night? She decided__________.A. to walk slowlyB. not to think about the problemC. to talk over the problem with her fatherD. not to go to church53. What was the cause of Mary's serious state of mind?A. Concern about her future.B. Her talk with his father.C. Worry about her sudden heart attack.D. The thought of going to church.54. Where did Mary live?A. In the same building as her father's office.B. In a shabby house near her father's office.C. Near the church along the main street.D. In a small shop across the railroad tracks.55. What was Dr Cochran's condition?A. He had a serious heartbreak.B. He had suffered from her affairs.C. He had a deadly heart disease.D. He had made an announcement.56. According to the passage, Which of the following statement is true?A. Mary lived along with her father.B. Mary believed in the future.C. Mary's father wanted her to go to church.D. Mary's father didn't like his daughter.EIt's not only rocket scientists and journalists who are following the course of "ShenzhouV", or "Divine ship/ vessel V". There are also lexicographers(字典编纂者 ), or dictionary compilers.The flight of the spacecraft recently might help put .some new words into orbit.One of them is a western media coinage used to refer to the Chinese astronauts. It is a combination of the Chinese pinyin "taikong", meaning space, and the English "astronaut", from classical Greek: "star sailor/navigator", for people who was going into space as a career.In the Reuters and AP reports of October 15, "taikonaut" was used as a proper noun. Forexample:The long March 2F rocket carrying "taikonaut" Yang Liwei lifted off into a clear blue sky over theGobi desert at 9 a.m. and entered its orbit 10 minutes later.A Long March 2F rocket called the Shenzhou V—"divine ship" in Chinese --carried a single"taikonaut" named Yang Liwei, 38, following Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and American Alan Shepard in 1961.The word "taikonaut" is not a newly coined term. It first emerged in November, 1999, when Chinalaunched its first unmanned "Shenzhou 1" spacecraft.At that time, .some English news media predicted(推测) that China would soon launch a manned space flight and created the word "taikonaut" for the Chinese astronauts. It was then borrowed by the German media.But it was left out of mainstream dictionaries, such as the Merriam-Webster Dictionary andCambridge Advanced English Learner's Dictionary.However, the launch of the "Shenzhou V" will most likely help boost its status since there isalready a word referring specifically to Russian astronauts in the dictionary entry.An astronaut of Russian(or the former Soviet Union) is called a "cosmonaut", from the Russian"kosmonaut". The word was derived from classical Greek. "kosmonaut" (universal) and "nautes".One might argue that "cosmonaut" is a Russian variation on the earlier word astronaut .On March 14, 1995, US astronaut Norman Thagard became the first American to ride into spaceon-board, a Russian launch vehicle, arguably making him the first American cosmonaut.And if this trend of coinage continues, more English variations for astronaut will appear as morecountries are able to send their own astronauts into outer space, what would Western journalists callan astronaut from India or Africa? We' 11 have to wait to see.57. Which of the following best suits the passage as a title?A. Why to Create the Word "Astronaut"?B. Why to Make a Lot of Variations for "Taikonaut"?C. How to Tell a “Taikonaut “ from an Astronaut?D. How to Call Astronauts from Different Countries?58. Which is the right statement in the following sentence?A. The word "taikonaut" was born with the launch of "Shenzhou V" spacecraft.B. Yang Liwei, Yuri Gagarin and Alan Shepard are all excellent taikonauts.C. The American newspapers such as Reuters coined the word "taikonaut".D. Some new words have widely been put into use with the launch of the "Shenzhou V"spacecraft.59 From the writer's point of view', __________ .A. lexicographers or dictionary compilers have aim done a lot of things to help launch Shenzhou V"B. the American astronaut Norman Thagard is not a cosmonautC. the words coined or to be coined for astronauts of different countries usually have something to do with the name(s) of their countriesD. the reason why there will be more variations for the word astronauts is that more and more countries will be able to send their own astronauts into space60. What does the underlined word "coinage" mean in the passage?A. System of coins in use.B. Invention of word.C. New meaning of a word.D. Discovery of an old word.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2022届浙江省宁波市高三下学期高考模拟考试(二模)英语试卷
2022届浙江省宁波市高三下学期高考模拟考试（二模）英语试卷一、听力选择题1. Where are the speakers?A．In a gym.B．In an office.C．In a bookstore.2. Why does the man apologize?A．For the terrible food.B．For the overcharge.C．For the waiter’s rudeness.3. Who might Allie be?A．The speakers’ pet.B．The neighbor’s turkey.C．The speakers’ child.4. When should the girl finish her homework?A．At 8:20.B．At 8:40.C．At 9:00.5. What does the woman do?A．She is a secretary.B．She is a waitress.C．She is a shop assistant.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where will the two speakers have the party?A．In a garden.B．In a hotel.C．In their house.2. What food will the man prepare for the party?A．Pizzas.B．Salad.C．A birthday cake.3. What kind of birthday present will the woman get for Grandpa?A．A scarf.B．A book.C．A hat.4. When will the party be held?A．On Thursday.B．On Friday.C．On Saturday.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
浙江省高考英语模拟试题及详解(二)【圣才出品】
浙江省高考英语模拟试题及详解(二)选择题部分第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)(略)第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AA year after graduation, I was offered a position teaching a writing class. Teaching was a profession I had never seriously considered, though several of my stories had been published. I accepted the job without hesitation, as it would allow me to wear a tie and go by the name of Mr. Davis. My father went by the same name, and I liked to imagine people getting the two of us confused. “Wait a minute” someone might say, “are you talking about Mr. Davis the retired man, or Mr. Davis the respectable scholar?”The position was offered at the last minute, and I was given two weeks to prepare, a period I spent searching for briefcase (公文包) and standing before my full-length mirror, re peating the words, “Hello, class. I’m Mr. Davis.” Sometimes Iwould give myself an aggressive voice. Sometimes I would sound experienced. But when the day eventually came, my nerves kicked in and the true Mr. Davis was there.I sounded not like a thoughtful professor, but rather a 12-year-old boy.I arrived in the classroom with paper cards designed in the shape of maple leaves. I had cut them myself out of orange construction paper. I saw nine students along a long table. I handed out the cards, and the students wrote down their names and fastened them to their breast pockets as I required.“All right then,” I said. “Okay, here we go.” Then I opened my briefcase and realized that I had never thought beyond this moment. I had been thinking that the students would be the first to talk, offering their thoughts and opinions on the events of the day. I had imagined that I would sit at the edge of the desk, overlooking a forest of hands. Every student would yell. “Calm down, you’ll all get your turn. One at a time, one at a time!”A terrible silence ruled the room, and seeing no other opinions, I inspected the students to pull out their notebooks and write a brief essay related to the theme of deep disappointment.21. The author took the job to teach writing because _____.A. he wanted to be expectedB. he had written some storiedC. he wanted to please his fatherD. he had dreamed of being a teacher22. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 2?A. He would be aggressive in his first class.B. He was well-prepared for his first class.C. He got nervous upon the arrival of his first class.D. He waited long for the arrival of his first class.23. What did the students do when the author started his class?A. They began to talk.B. They stayed silent.C. They raised their hands.D. They shouted to be heard.24. The author chose the composition topic probably because _____.A. he got disappointed with his first classB. he had prepared the topic before classC. he wanted to calm down the studentsD. he thought it was an easy topic【解题导语】本文主要描述了“我”对自己第一堂课的准备以及与自己想象中完全不同的第一堂课的实际情形。
浙江省普通高校招生考试模拟预测2英语试题 Word版含解析
浙江省普通高校招生考试模拟预测(二)英语试题第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where are the speakers?A.At a hotel.B.At a theatre.C.At an airport.2.What is the weather usually like in April?A.Cool and dry.B.Warm and dry.C.Cool and wet.3.Which is TRUE about Bus No.3?A.It runs every 15 minutes.B.It is already 20 minutes late.C.It may arrive very soon.4.What is the woman doing?plaining.B.Apologizing.C.Consulting.5.What do we know about the man?A.He doesn’t like high-speed travel.B.He’s interested in high-speed travel.C.He asks the woman to travel by train.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.Where will the woman probably buy what she needs?A.On 3rd street.B.On 5th street.C.On 22nd street.7.How will the woman go there?A.On foot.B.By taxi.C.By underground.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
浙江省2021届高考英语模拟试题二含解析
第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
B. During Christmas.
C. After Christmas.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is Miss Donna Eaton?
A. A dancer.
B. A music teacher.
C. A graduate of the school.
19. What can students do at the School Open Day?
3. What does the woman advise the man to do?
浙江省宁波市2022届高三下学期高考模拟考试(二模)英语试卷及参考答案
宁波市2021学年第二学期高考与选考模拟考试英语选择题部分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】When should the meeting have started?A.At9:00a.m.B.At10:00a.m.C.At11:00a.m.2.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the woman telling the man?A.The house is untidy.B.She won’t do the cleaning.C.He isn’t working hard enough.3.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the man’s concern?A.Safety.B.Speed.C.Width.4.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Which name did the woman’s husband suggest?A.Amy.B.Louise.C.Elizabeth.5.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the woman trying to do?A.Write a report.B.Print out a file.C.Set up a cloud drive.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】6.How can the woman solve the pain in her hand?A.She should quit her job.B.She should take some medicine.C.She should stop typing for a period of time.7.What is the woman’s problem?A.She couldn’t be cured.B.She doesn’t trust the doctor.C.She can’t balance work and health.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2024届浙江省杭州市高三下学期高考英语模拟试题(二模)含答案
2024届浙江省杭州市高三下学期高考英语模拟试题（二模）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第1节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)第2节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.When did the man visit the National Park?st September.st December.C.This July.2.What does the woman think of Olivia?A.She is quiet.B.She is sociable.C.She is talkative.3.What will the man do this Tuesday?A.Attend an interview.B.Meet his doctor.C.Deliver a speech.4.What is the man's chief consideration in choosing the cottage?A.Its location.B.Its comfort.C.Its facilities.5.Where did the conversation probably take place?A.At the airport,B.In the office.C.At the hotel.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
2021年浙江省高考英语模拟试卷(二)(附答案详解)
2021年浙江省高考英语模拟试卷（二）一、阅读理解（本大题共10小题，共25.0分）AAll of us in Monte Vista Christian Schoolknow we'll one day have graduation photos for the yearbook taken. As the time approaches, the girls start to have a discussion about what they'll wear and where to take the photos, while the boys, by comparison, hardly talk about it. As for me, I arranged for my photos to be taken by the sea.When I arrived there, I met my photographer, Annie. She asked me to make some poses and I followed her advice. After that, I asked if she could make me look taller by takings photo in a different way, since I'm less than 1.6 meters tall. To my astonishment she responded, "I will make no attempt to make you look like someone you're not. You look good in your own way." She added that she wouldn't try to edit the photos either.I was shocked by what she said. Girls always desire to look perfect by using different visual angles. When you go to a photo studio,photographers always try to hide your imperfections by telling you to stand in a certain way. And picture editors can easily transform your look by making you appear any you want to. However, that's not the case here. Seeing I was confused,Annie explained, "Everyone has his uniqueness. You need to admire your own beauty. You cannot live in a world of artificial photos."It was the first time that I had met a photographer who doesn't polish photos at all. After the shoot, I saw the photos - they are truly special and natural. But what's even more special are Annie's words, which will always stay in my heart.1.Why did the students want to have their photos taken？______A. Because they themselves couldn't make perfect poses.B. To make them look more beautiful in the photos.C. Because of a book published annually by the graduating class.D. Because they will graduate soon.2.How did the author's attitude towards the photographer, Annie change？______A. From being angry to being shocked.B. From being shocked to being disapproval.C. From being angry to being admirable.D. From being shocked to being approval.3.According to this passage, which of the followings can be predicted？______A. The author will have her photos taken by Annie only.B. The author will never hide her imperfections in her photos.C. The author will have her photos taken in a natural way.D. The author will have her photos taken in a special way.BIncreasingly, Americans are becoming their own doctors, by going online to diagnose their symptoms, order home health tests or medical devices, or even self-treat their illnesses with drugs from internet pharmacies. Some avoid doctors because of the high cost of medical care, especially if they lack health insurance. Or they may stay away because they find it embarrassing to discuss their weight, smoking, alcohol consumption or couch potato habits. Patients may also fear what they might learn about their health, or they distrust physicians because of negative experiences in the past. But playing doctor can also be a fatal game. Every day, more than six million Americans turn to internet for medical answers---and most of them aren't nearly skeptical enough of what they find. A 2002 survey by the Pew Internet&American life Project found that 72% of those surveyed believe all of most of what they read on health websites. They shouldn't. Look up "headache," and the chances of finding reliable and complete information, free from a motivation for commercial gain, are only one in ten, reports an April 2005 Brown Medical School study. Of the 169 websites the researchers rated, only 16 scored as "high quality." Recent studies found faulty facts about all sorts of other disorders, causing one research team to warn that a large amount of incomplete, inaccurate and even dangerous information exists on the internet.The problem is most people don't know the safe way to surf the web. "they use a search engine like Google, get 18 trillion choices and start clicking. But that's risky, because almost anybody can put up a site that looks authoritative, so it's hard to know if what you're reading is reasonable or not." Says Dr. Sarah Bass from the National Cancer Institute.4.Some Americans stay away from doctors because they ______ .A. find medical devices easy to operateB. prefer to be diagnosed online by doctorsC. are afraid to face the truth of their healthD. are afraid to misuse their health insurance5.According to the study of Brown Medical School, ______ .A. more than 6 million Americans distrust doctorsB. only 1/10 of medical websites aim to make a profitC. Only 1/10 of the websites surveyed are of high qualityD. 72% of health websites offer incomplete and faulty facts6.Which of the following is the author's main argument？______A. it's cheap to self-treat your own diseaseB. it's embarrassing to discuss your bad habitsC. it's reasonable to put up a medical websiteD. it's risky to be your own doctor.CA German study suggests that people who were too optimistic about their future actually faced greater risk of disability or death within 10 years than those pessimists who expected their future to be worse.The paper, published this March in Psychology and Aging, examined health and welfare surveys from roughly 40，000 Germans between ages 18 and 96.The surveys were conducted every year from 1993 to 2003.Survey respondents were asked to estimate their present and future life satisfaction on a scale of 0 to 10，among other questions.The researchers found that young adults （age 18 to 39）routinely overestimated their future life satisfaction, while middle-aged adults （age 40 to 64）more accurately predicted how they would feel in the future.Adults of 65 and older, however, were far more likely to underestimate their future life satisfaction.Not only did they feel more satisfied than they thought they would, the older pessimists seemed to suffer a lower ratio （比率）of disability and death for the study period."We observed that being too optimistic in predicting a better future than actually observed was associated with a greater risk of disability and a greater risk of death within the following decade," wrote Frieder ng, a professor at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.Lang and his colleagues believed that people who were pessimistic about their future may be more careful about their actions than people who expected a rosy future."Seeing a dark future may encourage positive evaluations of the actual self and may contribute to taking improved precautions （预防措施），" the authors wrote.Surprisingly, compared with those in poor health or who had low incomes, respondents who enjoyed good health or income were associated with expecting a greater decline.Also, the researchers said that higher income was related to a greater risk of disability.The authors of the study noted that there were limitations to their conclusions.Illness, medical treatment and personal loss could also have driven health outcomes.However, the researchers said a pattern was clear."We found that from early to late adulthood, individuals adapt their expectations of future life satisfaction from optimistic, to accurate, to pessimistic," the authors concluded.7.According to the study, who made the most accurate prediction of their future lifesatisfaction？______A. Optimistic adults.B. Middle-aged adults.C. Adults in poor health.D. Adults of lower income.8.Pessimism may be positive in some way because it causes people ______ .A. to fully enjoy their present lifeB. to estimate their contribution accuratelyC. to take measures against potential risksD. to value health more highly than wealth9.How do people of higher income see their future？______A. They will earn less money.B. They will become pessimistic.C. They will suffer mental illness.D. They will have less time to enjoy life.10.What is the clear conclusion of the study？______A. Pessimism guarantees chances of survival.B. Good financial condition leads to good health.C. Medical treatment determines health outcomes.D. Expectations of future life satisfaction decline with age.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Endangered species An endangered species is a group of animals that could soon become extinct.（1）______ Many species are nearly extinct and could disappear off the face of theearth very soon if we don't do anything to save them. There are many reasons why species become endangered.Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered and this happens in two ways. When humans move into a new area, the animals' habitat is destroyed and there is nowhere for them to live and nothing to eat because humans chop down trees and build houses and farms. （2）______ Chemicals in rivers and poisons on farms cause the destruction of animals' homes and food supplies.（3）______ Animals have been brought to the edge of extinction because they are killed for their highly-valued meat, fur, bones or skin, or just for sport. Overfishing has resulted in many large sea creatures like whales and sharks becoming endangered species.（4）______ We should take care not to pollute natural areas,and farmers or companies who destroy animal habitats should face severe financial penalties. The public can help out by refusing to buy any products made from these animals' body parts. Governments canhelp,too,by making it against the law to hunt, fish or trade in endangered species. They can also provide funding for animal sanctuaries, to protect animals from extinction by breeding more endangered animals,which they later release into the wild. （5）______ .A. Animal habitats are also destroyed because of pollution.B. Endangered species are also the result of hunting and fishing.C. Eventually, all the creatures on Earth will enjoy being together.D. Recent changes, however, have helped to improve the situation.E. So what can individuals and governments do to protect endangered species？F. Extinction happens when the last of the species has died out and there will be no more.G. If we all cooperate and take these steps, we will protect these animals for future generations.11. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G12. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G13. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G14. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G15. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Experts say boredom is good for kids. It forces them to be creative, （1）______ their imaginations and helps them discover new things. A（n）（2）______ in point is 13-year-old Luke Hill from Dubuque, Iowa.Luke was（3）______ of playing video games and riding his bike, so he decided to build a tiny house in his backyard instead. He made money from cutting lawns and （4）______ exchanged some services, such as gaining the help of an electrical engineer（5）______ sweeping his garage. Luke also（6）______ spare materials from his grandmother's house and other（7）______ materials from his neighbors for some of the windows and the door.The 89-square-foot home cost ＄1，500 to build and（8）______ 18 months. Inside there's a kitchenette, a back sitting room, a table and a mounted （安装好的）TV，and an upstairs bedroom can be easily（9）______ by stairway.Although Luke did the（10）______ and learned how to do all the work, he had his father's （11）______ throughout the project. Greg Hill was very happy that his son learned to stay on（12）______ and deal with grown-ups.（13）______ ，he had some simple rules when Luke（14）______ the house："You（15）______ the money. You build it. And you own it."Luke is now in love with（16）______ . He has a YouTube channel and hopes to（17）______ other kids to start building.（18）______ ，he wants to build a bigger tiny house to live in, but for now, he（19）______ in his new home a few nights a week, does homework there, and uses it to take a（20）______ from his twin brother.16. A. changes B. ignores C. improves D. weakens17. A. method B. explanation C. procedure D. case18. A. tired B. fond C. confident D. guilty19. A. thus B. even C. still D. anyhow20. A. in exchange for B. in praise forC. in support ofD. in place of21. A. updated B. ordered C. removed D. used22. A. recycled B. cheap C. new D. raw23. A. spent B. took C. saved D. wasted24. A. supported B. accessed C. held D. landed25. A. research B. housework C. experiment D. discovery26. A. permission B. help C. control D. order27. A. credit B. business C. budget D. duty28. A. Therefore B. Besides C. Rather D. However29. A. finished B. decorated C. started D. painted30. A. borrow B. donate C. raise D. distribute31. A. books B. videos C. riding D. building32. A. inspire B. press C. command D. warn33. A. Luckily B. Eventually C. Frequently D. Strangely34. A. brings out B. leaves out C. hangs out D. puts out35. A. ride B. risk C. chance D. break四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36.Are boys really better at math than girls？No，that doesn't seem (1) （rely）．That'saccording to new research by Jessica Cantlon，a professor and neuroscientist of Carnegie Mellon University，and her colleagues．(2) （scientist）looked at young boys' and girls' brains，and found no difference in mathematical ability．Their new paper，(3) （publish）in the journal Science of Learning，suggests that society is to blame (4) the mistaken idea that girls aren't good at numbers．Cantlon and her colleagues used an MRI machine (5) （examine）105 kids' brains while the kids watched an educational video．(6) found that the kids' brains showed no major differences during the experiment．This report (7) （base）on a previous study in 2018，which looked at the test performance data of 500 boys and girls．The 2018 paper found no difference in their earlymathematical ability，(8) （suggest）that boys and girls are equally equipped to reason about mathematics during early childhood．Cantlon hopes that people will stop being so sexist （性别歧视的）about little girls and calculators．" (9) （hope），we can change expectations of (10) children can achieve in mathematics，" she says．五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37.假定你是李华，正在英国一所国际学校交流学习，该校的校报SUNSHINE正在征集读者意见，请你给该校报编辑写封信，内容包括：1.简要评价；2.最喜欢的栏目（如：Stories Behind Culture）并简述理由；3.建议增加中国文化的介绍.注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯.38.阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。