安徽省淮南一中等四校2020┄2021届高三5月联考 英语试题
安徽省淮南一中等四校高三英语5月联考试题
淮南一中蒙城一中颍上一中怀远一中2015届高三四校联考英语试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(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题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man mean?A. He doesn’t like going to bars.B. He is too busy with his work.C. He has to handle something unexpected.2. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Get into his class right away.B. Get into Mr. Smith’s class right away.C. Wait for an opening in Mr. Smith’s class.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The drought.B. Global warming.C. A sudden rain.4. Where will the man live?A. In the present place.B. In a new apartment.C. In an air –conditioned hotel.5. How does the woman feel now?A. Hungry.B. Tired .C. Thirsty.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。
2020-2021学年安徽淮南高三上英语月考试卷 (1)
2020-2021学年安徽淮南高三上英语月考试卷一、阅读理解1.Here are the most popular part-time jobs to look into during the COVID-19 outbreak.Job 1: Supermarket fresh delivery staffRequirement: Driver License and ID required. Amazon has encouraged employees laid off inother industries to apply.Salary: The wages will increase by2perℎourinUSA,by£2perℎourintℎeUK,andaround€2perℎourinmanyEUcountriesduringtℎeCOVID−19outbreak.Amazoncurrentlypaysdeliveryjobs15+per hour in USA.Job 2: Online tutorsRequirement: No additional resources are required to become an online tutor other thancomputer skills and an understanding of the subject at hand（related degree preferred）.Some employers prefer tutors with specific subject qualifications, while other related workexperience will also increase your employment opportunities.Salary: Tutors. com estimates that the average online tutor makes $21+per hour. However,many important factors, including academic qualifications, certifications, and years of workin your area of expertise will affect pay.Job 3: Freelance writersRequirement: Excellent grammar and writing skills are essential. Previous writing experienceis always a plus, but some employers may prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree injournalism, communication, or related field.Salary: The average salary is $22.27 per hour in the United States. However, during theCOVID-19 outbreak, wages may vary within a certain range.Job 4: Web designers/developersRequirement: Proficiency in graphic design software and consumer recognition is necessary.Web designers must have the ability to understand users and create "roles", as well as theability to use sitemaps and figure out user path flow.Salary: As of Mar 12, 2020, the average hourly wage in USA is $36 an hour.（1）How much will an American Amazon deliveryman earn after working 3 hours a day fora whole week during the COVID-19 outbreak?A.$105+.B.$315+.C.$357+.D.$1350+.（2）What is required to be an online tutor?A.Good communication ability.B.Necessary computer skills.C.Years of tutoring experience.D.A degree in computer science.（3）What can be known from the text?A.Mental jobs are more needed during the COVID-19 outbreak.B.Freelance writers get paid by their products, not by the working time.C.Applicants for web designers should be able to use sitemaps.D.The average pay per hour of the freelance writers is higher than the web developers.2.A 45-second video of a Nigerian boy dancing without shoes in the rain has landed the aspiring（有抱负的）dancer a scholarship at New York's ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of Dance.Anthony's dance video raised a storm on social media with hundreds of thousands of views from people all over the globe.The video eventually caught the attention of Cynthia Harvey, a former principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and the current artistic director of the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of Dance, one of America's most distinguished ballet schools."A friend who lives in the UK sent me the video," Harvey said when interviewed. "Within a day, I was trying to find him."Two days later, Harvey managed to get in touch with the boy and his teacher. Soon after, she had arranged for full scholarships so Anthony could attend the ABT Young Dancer Summer Workshop, a three-week intensive program."A child who shows this much devotion, you just have to help," she said.Anthony's teacher, Daniel Ajala Owoseni, is a self-taught dancer who opened the Leap of Dance Academy in his own small home.The video of Anthony was filmed outside of his home due to limited space inside."It made us just feel very astonished and grateful. We cannot believe our eyes, and so much support, sometimes we think we're dreaming. So many people have been so gracious to us by providing all these things. Anthony is very excited and has always been a hard worker, so he is happy to continue working towards his dreams and have this opportunity," said Owoseni.（1）What do we know about the video?A.It was shot by Harvey.B.It won an award for a boy.C.It caused much debate.D.It benefited a boy a lot.（2）Why did Harvey try to help Anthony?A.She was deeply touched by him.B.Her friend asked her to do so.C.Her school was expecting students.D.She wanted to realize her dream.（3）What does the underlined word "gracious" in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Light-hearted.B.Kind-hearted.C.Sensitive.D.Selfish.（4）What can we infer about Anthony from the text?A.He makes a living by dancing.B.He learned to dance by himself.C.He works hard and is ambitious.D.He has opened a dance school.3.A new study has found that safety equipment could prevent more than 40 percent of crashes in which tractor-trailers rear-end（追尾）other vehicles. The survey also found that when the rear-end crashes happened, safety systems were able to cut speeds by over 50 percent, resulting in fewer injuries and less damage.The survey was a project of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a research group supported by companies that provide insurance for owners of motor vehicles. The institute's Eric Teoh did the study. He examined crash records from 62 trucking companies that operate tractor-trailers or other large trucks. He found about 2, 000 crashes. Those accidents involved vehicles that traveled more than 3.2 billion kilometers from 2017 to 2019.The safety systems use cameras, radar and other sensors to watch the roadway. Some are designed to warn drivers of dangers, while more complex systems will stop the truck.Trucks with crash warning systems reduced rear crashes by 44 percent, while automatic emergency braking systems cut rear crashes by 41 percent, the study found. The institute called on the government to require such systems on new large trucks. It noted that many truck operators are already adding emergency braking on their own. The study found that trucks equipped with a crash warning system had 22 percent fewer crashes than those without the technology. Trucks with emergency braking systems had 12 percent fewer crashes.Teoh said the findings could be valuable for trucking companies and drivers who are considering whether to get safety devices on their next vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement it is nearly finished with its own study on driver assist technology on heavy vehicles. It has been urging the voluntary use of systems such as emergency braking.In the United States, there are currently no requirements for either system. In Europe, automatic emergency braking with forward crash waning has been required by the EuropeanUnion on most new large trucks since late 2013, the institute said.（1）Why is safety equipment advised to be used?A.To limit the speeds of trucks.B.To reduce injuries and damage.C.To prevent all the rear-end crashes.D.To improve the performance of vehicles.（2）How did Teoh carry out the survey?A.By interviewing drivers.B.By consulting some companies.C.By comparing different trucks.D.By studying the data collected.（3）What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A.The benefits of safety systems.B.The introduction of the study.C.The types of safety systems.D.The principle of warning systems.（4）What can be inferred from the text?A.Only crash warning systems are required on heavy vehicles in America.B.The European Union requires all large trucks to use emergency braking.C.Some truck drivers are volunteering to use emergency braking systems.D.The survey ensures all drivers get safety devices on their next vehicles.4.Face masks may help to reduce coronavirus transmission（冠状病毒传播）, but as more and more people start to wear them, a new problem arises—increasing reports of dry eyes.Scientists call this condition MADE（mask-associated dry eye）, according to Professor Lyndon Jones from the School of Optometry & Vision Science at the University of Waterloo.Our eyes become dry when there's an imbalance in our tear film（泪膜）—the liquid layer that coats the eye's surface. Wearing a mask can affect the tear film balance, due to the reduction of air spread outwards from the mouth and nose, according to Professor Jones. He explained: "Face masks significantly reduce the spread of air outwards from the mouth and nose. However, breathed air still needs to spread; when a mask sits loosely against the facethe likely route is upwards. This forces a stream of air over the surface of the eye, creating conditions that speed up the evaporation（蒸发）of the tear film, like a steady breeze blowing over damp skin. When masks are won for extended periods, this repeated evaporation may lead to dry spots on the surface of eyes."Worryingly, having dry eyes may encourage you to touch your eyes, which could increase your risk of COVID-19. Professor Jones added: "Coronavirus transmission is possible via the mouth and nose, and, to a lesser extent, potentially the eyes. Bringing unwashed hands near the face may increase the likelihood of infection（感染）. That is an additional reason to deal with MADE."Thankfully, there are several things you can do to relieve your dry eyes.Professor Jones concluded: "Is wearing a mask worth it, when you may have to possibly deal with MADE? Absolutely! Masks are here for the foreseeable future. Along with social distancing and hygiene measures, they represent a very important part of our defence against the spread of COVID-19."（1）What can we know about MADE?A.It helps reduce coronavirus transmission.B.It results in you being infected with COVID-19.C.It comes with many wearing face masks.D.It is a symptom related to COVID-19.（2）How do our eyes become dry?A.Face masks are worn wrong.B.The air spread is reduced in a way.C.Evaporation of the tear film is stopped.D.The tear film loses its balance.（3）What's Professor Jones' attitude toward wearing a mask?A.Uncertain.B.Supportive.C.Worried.D.Passive.（4）What can be the best title for the text?A.Why face masks can make your eyes dryB.What you can do to ease your dry eyesC.How you can wear face masks correctlyD.Why face masks can protect your eyes二、七选五阅读5.Children are in constant need of being recognized for the effort they have been putting. The amount of recognition they get is directly proportional（成比例的）to the boosted（提升）self-esteem.（1）________ Next, we will discuss several ways to develop healthy self-esteem in children.●By telling them about what they should know.Children will be full of questions, like why the sky is all blue, why the seas are of that color, why birds fly etc.（2）________And it's tough to meet the intellectual（智力的）curiosities of children. What should one be doing ideally in such a situation? They should explain the scientific reasons behind all the phenomena that caught the eye of the child.●By encouraging them to study in an inspiring way.Children are different. When you force them to study something, they would start hating those particular subjects. It is good if you can take an inspiring approach, and explain them like a friend. Tell them about the importance of studying, and the pleasures involved in it.（3）________●By making children read.Reading is considered as a purely aesthetical（美学的）activity. It can promote intellectual development, giving wings to the imagination of children so that they can soar high.（4）________If the child likes a bit of an adventure, make him read One Thousand and One Nights.（5）________If your child is showing sparks of creativity, make him participate in activities such as theatre, painting, singing, playing instruments and writing. It's not about winning prizes, but activities such as these will improve the competitive spirit in children.A. Involve them in sports activities.B. Involve them in artistic activities.C. This has a relationship with psychology.D. Most of the children would like such an approach.E. Sometimes it's very difficult to answer all the questions as well.F. To do this, one must understand what the child likes and suggest books.G. The main question will be how we can boost the self-esteem of children.三、完形填空6.It was a sweltering（闷热的）day in late summer. I was working in a local lumber mill（锯木厂）. It was dangerous and（1）________ work that paid very little. In the year I had worked there, only four other people hadn't（2）________ and been replaced with new（3）________. Those of us who stayed did so only because there was no other work to find to （4）________ our families.One day the（5）________ fans weren't working and all of us were（6）________ in sweat and sawdust. When I looked around, every face I saw looked tired and frustrated.（7）________, a voice called out: "Hey! There's a deer in here." A（8）________ little deer had wandered through an open door. All of us stopped（9）________ and went looking for her as she ran about（10）________ looking for a way out.Now most people where I live（11）________ deer for meat in the fall but also treat them with great（12）________ the rest of the year. It was（13）________ then that all of us were soon quickly working together to（14）________ this little deer. By'（15）________ all the other routes we were able to guide her crazy search back to the open door. We watched as she bounded out the building and back into the（16）________. Then we walked back in to work. I（17）________ something, though. On every face there was a （18）________ smile. It was as if this one single（19）________ of kindness had energized us again and（20）________us of what life is all about.（1）A.secretB.rewardingC.urgentD.tiring（2）plainedB.quitC.respondedD.suffered（3）A.facesB.toolsC.positionsD.relatives（4）A.praiseB.promoteC.supportD.protect（5）A.wornB.heavyC.fancyD.risky（6）A.absorbedB.coveredC.hiddenD.involved（7）A.FortunatelyB.EventuallyC.ObviouslyD.Suddenly（8）A.lostB.woundedC.drunkenD.trained（9）A.shoutingughingC.workingD.chatting（10）A.unwillinglyB.madlyC.regularlyD.casually（11）A.applyB.driveC.huntD.raise（12）A.patienceB.kindnessC.demandD.curiosity（13）A.a dealB.a pityC.no useD.no surprise（14）A.entertainB.chaseC.freeD.catch（15）A.blocking offB.opening upC.cutting downD.pointing at（16）A.workshopB.woodsC.zooD.cage（17）A.explainedB.repeatedC.noticedD.questioned（18）A.joyfulB.forcedC.shyD.ready（19）A.intentionB.expectationC.reasonD.act（20）A.requireB.accuseC.suspectD.remind四、语法填空7. 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。
安徽省皖中名校联盟2020-2021学年高三5月联考英语试卷含解析《加31套高考模拟卷》
安徽省皖中名校联盟2020-2021学年高三5月联考英语试卷注意事项:1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．—She got her first science fiction published. It turned out to be________.—When was that?—It was in 2009 ________ she was still in college.A．success; that B．a success; whenC．success; when D．a success; that2．—Sir, I’m late because my car broke down on the way.—________. I’ve had enough of your excuses.A．Cut it out B．Suit yourself C．You can’t be serious D．It makes sense3．—Uncle Wang is in hospital.—Oh, really? I ____________. I _____________ go and visit her.A．didn’t know; am going to B．hadn’t known; wou ldC．haven’t known; will D．didn’t know; will4．— Excuse me, do you mind if I open the window?— Well, if you __________. I can put on more clothes.A．can B．mayC．must D．shall5．For some time the discussion went with no one saying word. Alice finally broke.Silence.A．a; the B．the;a C．a; 不填D．the; 不填6．You can ask anyone for help. ________ here is willing to lend you a hand.A．Everyone B．No oneC．One D．Someone7．The reds and golds _____ into each other as the sun sank. What a beautiful sight!A．bumped B．pressedC．melted D．turned8．Video games can be a poor influence if ________ in the wrong hands.A．to leave B．leaving C．leave D．left9．Criticized as online games are, they never fail to ______ a large number of teenagers．A．appeal to B．object to C．refer to D．turn to10．Cambridge gave a positive answer inquiries on whether it recognizes gaokao scores.A．in favor of B．in response toC．in salute to D．in consequence of11．The press should expand its influence in international public opinion to make Ch ina’s voice better ______ in the world.A．hearing B．to be heardC．hear D．heard12．_____________equal opportunities, both Frank and Billy may accomplish the task.A．Given B．GivingC．To give D．to be given13．— The rent of our flat will see a 20% rise this year?—Y es. That’s ______ I have compromised with the flat owner.A．what B．whereC．how D．when14．Little about her own safety, though she was in great danger herself.A．did Rose care B．Rose did careC．Rose does care D．does Rose care15．—Did you have difficulty finding Ann'house?—Not really.She___us clear directions and we were able to find it.easily?A．was to give B．had givenC．was giving D．would give16．________ online payment is safe, people will be more likely to link their bank cards to WeChat. A．Even though B．As thoughC．Ever since D．As long as17．It is immediately clear ______ the financial crisis will soon be over.A．since B．whatC．when D．whether18．That was a very busy street that I was never allowed to cross accompanied by an adult. A．when B．if C．unless D．where19．———It was a green dinner. _______———Thanks. But it really only took an hour.A．Y ou must be tired. B．I enjoyed it very much.C．Y ou must have spent all day cooking. D．I have never had it before.20．—Mum，look at my shoes．I need a new pair．—________．I bought them for you only a week ago!A．Y ou bet B．Y ou said itC．Y ou don't say D．You name it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。
2020-2021学年安徽省淮南第一中学高三英语月考试卷及答案
2020-2021学年安徽省淮南第一中学高三英语月考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIf you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on.“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane AustenA classic thatnever gets old. Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austen’s story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.“Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rachel IgnotofskyIt is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena FavilliIt tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.“Becoming”by Michelle ObamaWe wouldn’t be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama’s memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.1. What didthe Bennetsintend to do?A.To marry their daughters to rich men.B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.C. To help their daughters marry for true love.D. To make their daughters financially independent.2. Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?A. Jane Austen’s.B.Rachel Ignotofsky’s.C.Elena Favilli’s.D.Michelle Obama’s.3.What do the four books have in common?A.They are all classics.B.They are all biographies.C.They are all related to the female.D. They are all about heroes.BA dog spentthe lastfour years of his life waitingat a crossroad in the Thai city ofKhon Kaenas if waiting for someone. People originally thought the dog had been abandoned, but then realized that he looked healthy, so people asked around about him. It turned out that the dog had indeed been spending most of his time around that crossroad, but a woman had been coming round regularly to bring him food and water.One day, while photographing the dog everyone called Leo, a reporter met the woman who had been taking care of him. She had come to drop off some food. After learning the story about the dog and the woman, the reporter decided to share the story on social media. The post soonwent viraland the photos of Leo got shared hundreds of times. And the photos reached the eyes of Leo’s former old owner.Nang Noi Sittisarn, a 64-year-old woman fromThailand’sRoiEtProvince, almost had a heart attack when her daughter showed her a photo of the beloved dog named BonBon she had lost during a car trip. When she learned that he had been waiting for her in the same spot for the last four years，her heart melted(融化).Auntie Noi told her daughter to drive her to where the dog was waiting. When she got there and called his name. BonBon，the poor dog started wiggling(扭动)his tailand came to her，but when she tried to take him home with her, he was unwilling to follow. She didn’ t want to force the dog to come with her so she agreed to leave him with his new master. However, she and her daughter will come to visit him regularly.4.Why did the dog look healthy after separation from his former owner?A. He walked around the crossroad constantly.B. He was kept at a woman’s home all the time.C. A local reporter brought him food and water.D. A woman looked after him on a regular basis.5. What does the underlined phrase “went viral” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Changed surprisingly.B. Spread quickly.C. Appeared gradually.D. Fell directly.6. How did Nang Noi Sittisam feel about the dog's waiting for her?A. Shocked.B. Regretful.C. Touched.D. Proud.7. What can we mainly learn from the story about the dog?A. Unbelievable success is worth waiting for.B. We should adjust ourselves to environments.C. We need to learn to be faithful and thankful.D. No one knows the result until the last minuteCSonoma County is adding artificial intelligence to its wildfire fighting. The county has entered into an agreement with the South Korean firm Alchera to equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software that detects wildfire activity and then issues a warning to authorities.The technology examines past and current images of terrain (地形;地势) and searches for certain changes, such as flames burning in darkness, said Chris Godley, the county’s director of emergency management. But emergency workers will first have to“teach”the system to distinguish between images that show fire smoke, and others that might show clouds, fog etc. The software will use feedback from humans to improve its algorithm(算法) and will eventually be able to detect fires on its own — or at least that’s what county officials hope.“It’s kind of like learning how to read,”Godley said. “What letters can I put together to make up a word?” The county activated the technology Wednesday and received 16 positive reports of smoke — all of which turned out to be permitted burns, he said. Once a seasonal ban on controlled burns goes into effect in April or May, the county plans to speed up the testing and feedback phase. The hope is that by November, the system will no longer need to be taught and can start providing reliable intelligence. Godley said. “It’s going to take us a while to make sure weget the bugs outand that we really can depend on it because ultimately this is a lifesaving mission.”The technology is intended to help officials investigate potential fire starts earlier so they can get personnel out to them more quickly and issue necessary warnings. Officials expect other places will adopt it if the technology is successful, particularly because it plugs into the camera network that’s already in place statewide.“We ultimately believe its potential could be realized in a year or two,” Godley said. “And it could really havea dramatic impact here in California.”8. What does the system first have to do before being put into work?A. Equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software.B. Learn to tell between images of fire smoke and other pictures.C. Use feedbacks to improve its ability to detect fire independently.D. Examine images of the terrain and search for any possible changes.9. What do local officials expect the technology to accomplish?A. Be able to make positive reports of smoke.B. Be able to control seasonal burns in the area.C. Help them spot potential fire starts as soon as possible.D. Learn how to distinguish pictures of flames from clouds.10. What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 mean?A. kill all the bugs.B. get rid of mistakesC. provide reliable informationD. speed up testing process11. What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. AI is creating a dramatic impact in California.B. AI is applied to monitor terrains in California.C. A new tool to help detect wildfire in California.D. A new way to put an end to wildfire in California.DHow much do consumers care about the carbon footprint of the products they buy? Would they care more if the goods were labeled with emissions（排放物）data?Does it matter at which stage in the lifecycle of a product the carbon is emitted? Research published in the International Journal of Environmental Policy and Decision Making offers a way to find out．Study participants view a carbon footprint label as similar to labels that have appeared on some existing products．The label shows the carbon dioxide emissions connected with their production, transportation, usage and disposal（清理）, thus showing the buyer the likely effect on climate change of buying a particular product．In the first group of studies, the research team proved that carbon emissions and a carbon emissions label would indeed play a role in consumer product decisions, although not as great a role as price．In a second set of studies, the team found that emissions connected with usage were most important to consumers followed by the transportation and disposal stages．The carbon footprint of the producing process was considered less important to consumers than the other stages in the product's lifecycle because it is outside the consumer's control．That is, the participants felt they were less responsible for carbon emitted during producing process．Consumers value recycling a product, but the researchers found that, overall, the consumers would preferproducers to offset（补偿）carbon emissions rather than having toaddressthe problem directly themselves．Consumers are increasingly concerned with climate change problems, and already carbon labeling is appearing on some products．"We find that participantsnot only take the carbon label into account when making product decisions, but they want detailed information on the label," the researchers explain．They suggest that companies should prepare for how carbon emissions labels might affect future consumer choice．12. Which of the following most affects consumer's choice?A. Labels．B. Price．C Packaging． D. Carbon footprint．13. About the carbon dioxide emissions in the product's lifecycle, which stage do consumers care most?A. Usage stage．B. Transportation stage．C. Disposal stage．D. Producing stage．14. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word "address"?A. Look into．B. Point out．C. Deal with．D. Run into．15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Companies should take carbonemissions more seriously．B. All products have been labeled with carbon emissions data．C. Producers will attach less importance to carbon emissions labels．D. Products labeled with carbon emissions data will have poor sales．第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年安徽淮南高三上英语月考试卷
2020-2021学年安徽淮南高三上英语月考试卷一、阅读理解1.Here are the most popular part-time jobs to look into during the COVID-19 outbreak.Job 1: Supermarket fresh delivery staffRequirement: Driver License and ID required. Amazon has encouraged employees laid off in other industries to apply.Salary: The wages will increase by2perℎourinUSA,by£2perℎourintℎeUK,andaround€2perℎourinmanyEUcountriesduringtℎeCOVID−19outbreak.Amazoncurrentlypaysdeliveryjobs15+per hour in USA.Job 2: Online tutorsRequirement: No additional resources are required to become an online tutor other than computer skills and an understanding of the subject at hand（related degree preferred）. Some employers prefer tutors with specific subject qualifications, while other related work experience will also increase your employment opportunities.Salary: Tutors. com estimates that the average online tutor makes $21+per hour. However, many important factors, including academic qualifications, certifications, and years of work in your area of expertise will affect pay.Job 3: Freelance writersRequirement: Excellent grammar and writing skills are essential. Previous writing experience is always a plus, but some employers may prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, or related field.Salary: The average salary is $22.27 per hour in the United States. However, during the COVID-19 outbreak, wages may vary within a certain range.Job 4: Web designers/developersRequirement: Proficiency in graphic design software and consumer recognition is necessary. Web designers must have the ability to understand users and create "roles", as well as the ability to use sitemaps and figure out user path flow.Salary: As of Mar 12, 2020, the average hourly wage in USA is $36 an hour.（1）How much will an American Amazon deliveryman earn after working 3 hours a day for a whole week during the COVID-19 outbreak?A.$1350+.B.$357+.C.$105+.D.$315+.（2）What is required to be an online tutor?A.A degree in computer science.B.Years of tutoring experience.C.Good communication ability.D.Necessary computer skills. （3）What can be known from the text?A.The average pay per hour of the freelance writers is higher than the web developers.B.Applicants for web designers should be able to use sitemaps.C.Mental jobs are more needed during the COVID-19 outbreak.D.Freelance writers get paid by their products, not by the working time.2.A 45-second video of a Nigerian boy dancing without shoes in the rain has landed the aspiring（有抱负的）dancer a scholarship at New York's ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of Dance.Anthony's dance video raised a storm on social media with hundreds of thousands of views from people all over the globe.The video eventually caught the attention of Cynthia Harvey, a former principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and the current artistic director of the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of Dance, one of America's most distinguished ballet schools."A friend who lives in the UK sent me the video," Harvey said when interviewed. "Within a day, I was trying to find him."Two days later, Harvey managed to get in touch with the boy and his teacher. Soon after, she had arranged for full scholarships so Anthony could attend the ABT Young Dancer Summer Workshop, a three-week intensive program."A child who shows this much devotion, you just have to help," she said.Anthony's teacher, Daniel Ajala Owoseni, is a self-taught dancer who opened the Leap of Dance Academy in his own small home.The video of Anthony was filmed outside of his home due to limited space inside."It made us just feel very astonished and grateful. We cannot believe our eyes, and so much support, sometimes we think we're dreaming. So many people have been so gracious to us by providing all these things. Anthony is very excited and has always been a hard worker, so he is happy to continue working towards his dreams and have this opportunity," said Owoseni.（1）What do we know about the video?A.It benefited a boy a lot.B.It caused much debate.C.It was shot by Harvey.D.It won an award for a boy.（2）Why did Harvey try to help Anthony?A.She wanted to realize her dream.B.Her school was expecting students.C.She was deeply touched by him.D.Her friend asked her to do so.（3）What does the underlined word "gracious" in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Selfish.B.Sensitive.C.Light-hearted.D.Kind-hearted.（4）What can we infer about Anthony from the text?A.He has opened a dance school.B.He works hard and is ambitious.C.He makes a living by dancing.D.He learned to dance by himself.3.A new study has found that safety equipment could prevent more than 40 percent of crashes in which tractor-trailers rear-end（追尾）other vehicles. The survey also found that when the rear-end crashes happened, safety systems were able to cut speeds by over 50 percent, resulting in fewer injuries and less damage.The survey was a project of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a research group supported by companies that provide insurance for owners of motor vehicles. The institute's Eric Teoh did the study. He examined crash records from 62 trucking companies that operate tractor-trailers or other large trucks. He found about 2, 000 crashes. Those accidents involved vehicles that traveled more than 3.2 billion kilometers from 2017 to 2019.The safety systems use cameras, radar and other sensors to watch the roadway. Some are designed to warn drivers of dangers, while more complex systems will stop the truck.Trucks with crash warning systems reduced rear crashes by 44 percent, while automatic emergency braking systems cut rear crashes by 41 percent, the study found. The institute called on the government to require such systems on new large trucks. It noted that many truck operators are already adding emergency braking on their own. The study found that trucks equipped with a crash warning system had 22 percent fewer crashes than those without the technology. Trucks with emergency braking systems had 12 percent fewer crashes.Teoh said the findings could be valuable for trucking companies and drivers who are considering whether to get safety devices on their next vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement it is nearly finished with its own study on driver assist technology on heavy vehicles. It has been urging the voluntary use of systems such as emergency braking.In the United States, there are currently no requirements for either system. In Europe, automatic emergency braking with forward crash waning has been required by the European Union on most new large trucks since late 2013, the institute said.（1）Why is safety equipment advised to be used?A.To improve the performance of vehicles.B.To prevent all the rear-end crashes.C.To limit the speeds of trucks.D.To reduce injuries and damage.（2）How did Teoh carry out the survey?A.By studying the data collected.B.By comparing different trucks.C.By interviewing drivers.D.By consulting some companies.（3）What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A.The principle of warning systems.B.The types of safety systems.C.The benefits of safety systems.D.The introduction of the study.（4）What can be inferred from the text?A.The survey ensures all drivers get safety devices on their next vehicles.B.Some truck drivers are volunteering to use emergency braking systems.C.Only crash warning systems are required on heavy vehicles in America.D.The European Union requires all large trucks to use emergency braking.4.Face masks may help to reduce coronavirus transmission（冠状病毒传播）, but as more and more people start to wear them, a new problem arises—increasing reports of dry eyes.Scientists call this condition MADE（mask-associated dry eye）, according to Professor Lyndon Jones from the School of Optometry & Vision Science at the University of Waterloo.Our eyes become dry when there's an imbalance in our tear film（泪膜）—the liquid layer that coats the eye's surface. Wearing a mask can affect the tear film balance, due to the reduction of air spread outwards from the mouth and nose, according to Professor Jones. He explained: "Face masks significantly reduce the spread of air outwards from the mouth and nose. However, breathed air still needs to spread; when a mask sits loosely against the face the likely route is upwards. This forces a stream of air over the surface of the eye, creating conditions that speed up the evaporation（蒸发）of the tear film, like a steady breeze blowing over damp skin. When masks are won for extended periods, this repeated evaporation may lead to dry spots on the surface of eyes."Worryingly, having dry eyes may encourage you to touch your eyes, which could increase your risk of COVID-19. Professor Jones added: "Coronavirus transmission is possible via the mouth and nose, and, to a lesser extent,potentially the eyes. Bringing unwashed hands near the face may increase the likelihood of infection（感染）. That is an additional reason to deal with MADE."Thankfully, there are several things you can do to relieve your dry eyes.Professor Jones concluded: "Is wearing a mask worth it, when you may have to possibly deal with MADE? Absolutely! Masks are here for the foreseeable future. Along with social distancing and hygiene measures, they represent a very important part of our defence against the spread of COVID-19."（1）What can we know about MADE?A.It is a symptom related to COVID-19.B.It comes with many wearing face masks.C.It helps reduce coronavirus transmission.D.It results in you being infected with COVID-19.（2）How do our eyes become dry?A.The tear film loses its balance.B.Evaporation of the tear film is stopped.C.Face masks are worn wrong.D.The air spread is reduced in a way.（3）What's Professor Jones' attitude toward wearing a mask?A.Passive.B.Worried.C.Uncertain.D.Supportive.（4）What can be the best title for the text?A.Why face masks can protect your eyesB.How you can wear face masks correctlyC.Why face masks can make your eyes dryD.What you can do to ease your dry eyes二、七选五阅读Children are in constant need of being recognized for the effort they have been putting. The amount of recognition they get is directly proportional（成比例的）to the boosted（提升）self-esteem.（1）________ Next, we will discuss several ways to develop healthy self-esteem in children.●By telling them about what they should know.Children will be full of questions, like why the sky is all blue, why the seas are of that color, why birds fly etc.（2）________And it's tough to meet the intellectual（智力的）curiosities of children. What should one be doing ideally in such a situation? They should explain the scientific reasons behind all the phenomena that caught the eye of the child.●By encouraging them to study in an inspiring way.Children are different. When you force them to study something, they would start hating those particular subjects. It is good if you can take an inspiring approach, and explain them like a friend. Tell them about the importance of studying, and the pleasures involved in it.（3）________●By making children read.Reading is considered as a purely aesthetical（美学的）activity. It can promote intellectual development, giving wings to the imagination of children so that they can soar high.（4）________If the child likes a bit of an adventure, make him read One Thousand and One Nights.（5）________If your child is showing sparks of creativity, make him participate in activities such as theatre, painting, singing, playing instruments and writing. It's not about winning prizes, but activities such as these will improve the competitive spirit in children.A. Involve them in sports activities.B. Involve them in artistic activities.C. This has a relationship with psychology.D. Most of the children would like such an approach.E. Sometimes it's very difficult to answer all the questions as well.F. To do this, one must understand what the child likes and suggest books.G. The main question will be how we can boost the self-esteem of children.三、完形填空It was a sweltering（闷热的）day in late summer. I was working in a local lumber mill（锯木厂）. It was dangerous and（1）________ work that paid very little. In the year I had worked there, only four other people hadn't（2）________ and been replaced with new（3）________. Those of us who stayed did so only because there was no other work to find to（4）________ our families.One day the（5）________ fans weren't working and all of us were（6）________ in sweat and sawdust. When I looked around, every face I saw looked tired and frustrated.（7）________, a voice called out: "Hey! There's a deerin here." A（8）________ little deer had wandered through an open door. All of us stopped（9）________ and went looking for her as she ran about（10）________ looking for a way out.Now most people where I live（11）________ deer for meat in the fall but also treat them with great（12）________ the rest of the year. It was（13）________ then that all of us were soon quickly working together to（14）________ this little deer. By'（15）________ all the other routes we were able to guide her crazy search back to theopen door. We watched as she bounded out the building and back into the（16）________. Then we walked back in to work. I（17）________ something, though. On every face there was a（18）________ smile. It was as if this one single（19）________ of kindness had energized us again and（20）________us of what life is all about.（1）A.tiringB.urgentC.secretD.rewarding（2）A.sufferedB.respondedplainedD.quit（3）A.relativesB.positionsC.facesD.tools（4）A.protectB.supportC.praiseD.promote（5）A.riskyB.fancyC.wornD.heavy（6）A.involvedB.hiddenC.absorbedD.covered（7）A.SuddenlyB.ObviouslyC.FortunatelyD.Eventually（8）A.trainedB.drunkenC.lostD.wounded（9）A.chattingB.workingC.shoutingughing（10）A.casuallyB.regularlyC.unwillinglyD.madly （11）A.raiseB.huntC.applyD.drive（12）A.curiosityB.demandC.patienceD.kindness（13）A.no surpriseB.no useC.a dealD.a pity（14）A.catchB.freeC.entertainD.chase（15）A.pointing atB.cutting downC.blocking offD.opening up（16）A.cageB.zooC.workshopD.woods（17）A.questionedB.noticedC.explainedD.repeated（18）A.readyB.shyC.joyfulD.forced（19）A.actB.reasonC.intentionD.expectation（20）A.remindB.suspectC.requireD.accuse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。
2020年安徽省淮南第一中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案解析
2020年安徽省淮南第一中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn’t an either / or one, although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training, but also insists that the study of the humanities and social sciences must remain central elements of America’s educational system at all levels. Both areas are the key to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society, become innovative leaders, and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides.Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates’ job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under these circumstances, it’s natural to look for what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the problem; “major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run. Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily.Moreover, students should be prepared not just for their first job, but for their 4th and 5th jobs, as there’s little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers. The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible. The ability to take advantage of every available tool and insight—picked up from science, arts, and technology—to solve the problems of the future, and seize the opportunities, will be helpful to them and the nation.1. What does the latest congressional report suggest?A. STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.B. The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.C. The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students’ spiritual life.D. Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.2. What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?A. Their interest in relevant subjects.B. The academic value of the courses.C. The quality of education to receive.D. Their chances of getting a good job.3. What does the author say about the so called “soft” subjects?A. They benefit students in their future life.B. They broaden students’ range of interests.C. They just improve students’ communication skills.D. They are essential to students’ healthy growth.BMove over, helicopter parents. “Snowplow (扫雪机) parents” are the newest reflection of an intensive (强化的) parenting style that can include parents booking their adult children haircuts, texting their college kids to wake them up so they don’t sleep through a test, and even calling their kids’ employers.Helicopter parenting the practice of wandering anxiously near one’s children, monitoring their every activity, is so 20th century. Some rich mothers and fathers now are more like snowplows: machines moving ahead, clearing any difficulties in their children’s path to success, so they don’t have to suffer failure, frustration (挫折) or lose opportunities.It starts early, when parents get on wait lists for excellent preschools before their babies are born and try to make sure their kids never do anything that may frustrate them. It gets more intense when school starts: running forgotten homework to school or calling a coach to request that their children make the team.Rich parents may have more time and money to devote to making sure their children don’t ever meet with failure, but it’s not only rich parents practicing snowplow parenting. This intensive parenting has become the most welcome way to raise children, regardless of income, education, or race.Yes, it’s a parent’s job to support the children, and to use their adult wisdom to prepare for the future when their children aren’t mature enough to do so. That’s why parents hide certain toys from babies to avoid getting angry or take away a teenager’s car keys until he finishes his college applications.But snowplow parents can take it too far, some experts say. If children have never faced a difficulty, what happens when they get into the real world?“Solving problems, taking risks and overcoming frustration are key life skills,” many child development experts say, “and if parents don’t let their children experience failure, the children don’t acquire them.”4. What do we know about snowplow parenting?A. It appeared before helicopter parenting.B. It costs parents less than helicopter parenting.C. It was a typical phenomenon of the 20th century.D. It provides more than enough services for children.5. What is mainly discussed about snowplow parenting in Paragraph 4?A. Its cost.B. Its benefits.C. Its popularity.D. Its ending.6. Why does the author mention parents’ taking away car keys?A. To show teenagers are no better than babies.B. To advise teenagers not to treat their cars as toys.C. To advise parents not to buy cars for their teenagers.D. To show it’s appropriate to help children when necessary.7. What’s the possible result of snowplow parenting according to the experts?A. Children lacking problem-solving ability in reality.B. Children mastering more key life skills than parents.C. Children gaining great success in every aspect of life.D. Children meeting no problems or frustration after growing up.CJIANLI, Hubei Province, June 2 (Xinhua) — A cruise ship carrying more than 450 people sank in the Yangtze River overnight, which could be China’s worst sinking disaster in decades. As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, 14 peoplehad been rescued from the capsized vessel, with five others confirmed dead. The rest are still missing, although rescuers said there could be more survivors. Strong winds and heavy rain are hampering rescue efforts.The Eastern Star sank in only 15 meters of water “within one or two minutes” of being caught in freak weather in Jianli, according to the ship’s captain and chief engineer who survived the incident. The ship left the eastern Chinese city ofNanjingon May 28 bound forChongqingMunicipality.The ship was carrying 403 passengers, five tour guides, and 46 crew, rather than the previously reported 47. Most passengers were tourists fromShanghaiand its neighboringprovinceofJiangsu, aged between 3 and 83, with most in their 60s and 70s.The 76.5-meter-long and 11-meter-wide vessel has been in service for nearly 20 years and can carry up to 534 people. It is owned by Chongqing Dongfang Shipping. Waterway officials said they have no record of thecompany being involved in any previous sinking incidents.According to weather forecast, most of the Yangtze basin will be subject to downpours over the next 10 days, with heavy rain expected in the area where the search is underway.Police, waterway authorities and fire departments have sent more than 150 boats and over 4,000 personnel to the scene. The Chinese Navy has sent diving forces to search for the missing. The team is composed of soldiers from the navy’s fleets in the North Sea, East China Sea, andSouth China Sea, as well as students of the Naval University of Engineering. In addition, five helicopters were dispatched fromBeijingandHubei’s provincial capital ofWuhanon Tuesday morning, along with an IL-76 transport plane.8. We can infer from the text that ________.A. the incident was very suddenB. the weather benefited the rescueC. the ship had bad safety recordsD. the ship’s captain was drowned9. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Eastern Star?A. It was overloaded.B. It’s been launched recently.C. It had 454 people on board.D. Its owner met similar incidents.10. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?A. How people came to the rescue.B. Why the rescue was quite difficult.C. What the rescue force consisted of.D. How the rescue operation went on.11. The author’s purpose of writing the text is most likely to ________.A. informB. explainC. describeD. entertainDBertha von Suttner received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905—she was the first woman to receive it, and also the inspiration for the creation of the Nobel Prize.She met Alfred Nobel, a rich millionaire, by answering hisnewspaper ad for a secretary. Although she onlyworked for him for a few weeks, she remained good friends with Alfred Nobel for the next 20 years. When she became involved in the peace movement inEurope, she promised to keep Nobel informed of its progress. When Alfred Nobel died in 1896, his will included the establishment of a peace prize, thanks to Bertha von Suttner’s influence.Bertha von Suttner was born in an aristocratic (贵族) military family, but she spent the second half of her life working for peace. She wrote books, attended peace conferences, gave lectures and helped organize peace societies inAustria,GermanyandHungary, as well as the International Peace Bureau inSwitzerland. Her novel Lay Down your Arms, was one of the most influential anti-war books of all time, and helped to make her a leader of the peace movement in Europe. Its end to war theme was both the ambition (抱负) and the most important goal in the life of this great woman.Bertha von Suttner worked so hard for peace because she believed that a terrible war would break out inEuropeif nations didn’t work hard to establish lasting peace institutions. She made many major achievements for a more peaceful world, but two months after she died, World War I broke out. A hundred years after she won the Nobel Peace Prize, nations still seem to view war as a choice to work out their problems. But like Bertha von Suttner did, many today are working hard around the world to help strengthen peace institutions and spread the idea that it’s time to put an end to war.12. Which of the following is true about Bertha von Suttner?A. She worked for Alfred Nobel for 20 years.B. She helped Alfred Nobel draw up his will.C. She persuaded Alfred Nobel to join the peace movement.D. She inspired Alfred Nobel to establish the Nobel Peace Prize.13. Paragraph 3 is mainly about Bertha von Suttner’s _____________.A. efforts and contributions to the peace movement.B. family background and work experiences.C. writing career and life experiences.D. ambition and goals in life.14. What do we know aboutLay Doun Your Arms?A. It was based on a true story.B. It recorded Bertha von Suttner’s daily life.C. It was about an aristocratic military family.D. It showed Bertha von Suttner’s wish for peace.15. What can we infer about Bertha von Suttner from the last paragraph?A. Her fight for peace is still shared by many.B. She failed to found peace institutions.C. She successfully predicted awar.D. She lost her life in World War I.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年安徽淮南高三上英语月考试卷(1)
2020-2021学年安徽淮南高三上英语月考试卷一、阅读理解1.Here are the most popular part-time jobs to look into during the COVID-19 outbreak.Job 1: Supermarket fresh delivery staffRequirement: Driver License and ID required. Amazon has encouraged employees laid off inother industries to apply.Salary: The wages will increase by2perℎourinUSA,by£2perℎourintℎeUK,andaround€2perℎourinmanyEUcountriesduringtℎeCOVID−19outbreak.Amazoncurrentlypaysdeliveryjobs15+per hour in USA.Job 2: Online tutorsRequirement: No additional resources are required to become an online tutor other thancomputer skills and an understanding of the subject at hand（related degree preferred）.Some employers prefer tutors with specific subject qualifications, while other related workexperience will also increase your employment opportunities.Salary: Tutors. com estimates that the average online tutor makes $21+per hour. However,many important factors, including academic qualifications, certifications, and years of workin your area of expertise will affect pay.Job 3: Freelance writersRequirement: Excellent grammar and writing skills are essential. Previous writing experienceis always a plus, but some employers may prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree injournalism, communication, or related field.Salary: The average salary is $22.27 per hour in the United States. However, during theCOVID-19 outbreak, wages may vary within a certain range.Job 4: Web designers/developersRequirement: Proficiency in graphic design software and consumer recognition is necessary.Web designers must have the ability to understand users and create "roles", as well as theability to use sitemaps and figure out user path flow.Salary: As of Mar 12, 2020, the average hourly wage in USA is $36 an hour.（1）How much will an American Amazon deliveryman earn after working 3 hours a day fora whole week during the COVID-19 outbreak?A.$105+.B.$315+.C.$357+.D.$1350+.（2）What is required to be an online tutor?A.Good communication ability.B.Necessary computer skills.C.Years of tutoring experience.D.A degree in computer science.（3）What can be known from the text?A.Mental jobs are more needed during the COVID-19 outbreak.B.Freelance writers get paid by their products, not by the working time.C.Applicants for web designers should be able to use sitemaps.D.The average pay per hour of the freelance writers is higher than the web developers.2.A 45-second video of a Nigerian boy dancing without shoes in the rain has landed the aspiring（有抱负的）dancer a scholarship at New York's ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of Dance.Anthony's dance video raised a storm on social media with hundreds of thousands of views from people all over the globe.The video eventually caught the attention of Cynthia Harvey, a former principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and the current artistic director of the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of Dance, one of America's most distinguished ballet schools."A friend who lives in the UK sent me the video," Harvey said when interviewed. "Within a day, I was trying to find him."Two days later, Harvey managed to get in touch with the boy and his teacher. Soon after, she had arranged for full scholarships so Anthony could attend the ABT Young Dancer Summer Workshop, a three-week intensive program."A child who shows this much devotion, you just have to help," she said.Anthony's teacher, Daniel Ajala Owoseni, is a self-taught dancer who opened the Leap of Dance Academy in his own small home.The video of Anthony was filmed outside of his home due to limited space inside."It made us just feel very astonished and grateful. We cannot believe our eyes, and so much support, sometimes we think we're dreaming. So many people have been so gracious to us by providing all these things. Anthony is very excited and has always been a hard worker, so he is happy to continue working towards his dreams and have this opportunity," said Owoseni.（1）What do we know about the video?A.It was shot by Harvey.B.It won an award for a boy.C.It caused much debate.D.It benefited a boy a lot.（2）Why did Harvey try to help Anthony?A.She was deeply touched by him.B.Her friend asked her to do so.C.Her school was expecting students.D.She wanted to realize her dream.（3）What does the underlined word "gracious" in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Light-hearted.B.Kind-hearted.C.Sensitive.D.Selfish.（4）What can we infer about Anthony from the text?A.He makes a living by dancing.B.He learned to dance by himself.C.He works hard and is ambitious.D.He has opened a dance school.3.A new study has found that safety equipment could prevent more than 40 percent of crashes in which tractor-trailers rear-end（追尾）other vehicles. The survey also found that when the rear-end crashes happened, safety systems were able to cut speeds by over 50 percent, resulting in fewer injuries and less damage.The survey was a project of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a research group supported by companies that provide insurance for owners of motor vehicles. The institute's Eric Teoh did the study. He examined crash records from 62 trucking companies that operate tractor-trailers or other large trucks. He found about 2, 000 crashes. Those accidents involved vehicles that traveled more than 3.2 billion kilometers from 2017 to 2019.The safety systems use cameras, radar and other sensors to watch the roadway. Some are designed to warn drivers of dangers, while more complex systems will stop the truck.Trucks with crash warning systems reduced rear crashes by 44 percent, while automatic emergency braking systems cut rear crashes by 41 percent, the study found. The institute called on the government to require such systems on new large trucks. It noted that many truck operators are already adding emergency braking on their own. The study found that trucks equipped with a crash warning system had 22 percent fewer crashes than those without the technology. Trucks with emergency braking systems had 12 percent fewer crashes.Teoh said the findings could be valuable for trucking companies and drivers who are considering whether to get safety devices on their next vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement it is nearly finished with its own study on driver assist technology on heavy vehicles. It has been urging the voluntary use of systems such as emergency braking.In the United States, there are currently no requirements for either system. In Europe, automatic emergency braking with forward crash waning has been required by the EuropeanUnion on most new large trucks since late 2013, the institute said.（1）Why is safety equipment advised to be used?A.To limit the speeds of trucks.B.To reduce injuries and damage.C.To prevent all the rear-end crashes.D.To improve the performance of vehicles.（2）How did Teoh carry out the survey?A.By interviewing drivers.B.By consulting some companies.C.By comparing different trucks.D.By studying the data collected.（3）What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A.The benefits of safety systems.B.The introduction of the study.C.The types of safety systems.D.The principle of warning systems.（4）What can be inferred from the text?A.Only crash warning systems are required on heavy vehicles in America.B.The European Union requires all large trucks to use emergency braking.C.Some truck drivers are volunteering to use emergency braking systems.D.The survey ensures all drivers get safety devices on their next vehicles.4.Face masks may help to reduce coronavirus transmission（冠状病毒传播）, but as more and more people start to wear them, a new problem arises—increasing reports of dry eyes.Scientists call this condition MADE（mask-associated dry eye）, according to Professor Lyndon Jones from the School of Optometry & Vision Science at the University of Waterloo.Our eyes become dry when there's an imbalance in our tear film（泪膜）—the liquid layer that coats the eye's surface. Wearing a mask can affect the tear film balance, due to the reduction of air spread outwards from the mouth and nose, according to Professor Jones. He explained: "Face masks significantly reduce the spread of air outwards from the mouth and nose. However, breathed air still needs to spread; when a mask sits loosely against the facethe likely route is upwards. This forces a stream of air over the surface of the eye, creating conditions that speed up the evaporation（蒸发）of the tear film, like a steady breeze blowing over damp skin. When masks are won for extended periods, this repeated evaporation may lead to dry spots on the surface of eyes."Worryingly, having dry eyes may encourage you to touch your eyes, which could increase your risk of COVID-19. Professor Jones added: "Coronavirus transmission is possible via the mouth and nose, and, to a lesser extent, potentially the eyes. Bringing unwashed hands near the face may increase the likelihood of infection（感染）. That is an additional reason to deal with MADE."Thankfully, there are several things you can do to relieve your dry eyes.Professor Jones concluded: "Is wearing a mask worth it, when you may have to possibly deal with MADE? Absolutely! Masks are here for the foreseeable future. Along with social distancing and hygiene measures, they represent a very important part of our defence against the spread of COVID-19."（1）What can we know about MADE?A.It helps reduce coronavirus transmission.B.It results in you being infected with COVID-19.C.It comes with many wearing face masks.D.It is a symptom related to COVID-19.（2）How do our eyes become dry?A.Face masks are worn wrong.B.The air spread is reduced in a way.C.Evaporation of the tear film is stopped.D.The tear film loses its balance.（3）What's Professor Jones' attitude toward wearing a mask?A.Uncertain.B.Supportive.C.Worried.D.Passive.（4）What can be the best title for the text?A.Why face masks can make your eyes dryB.What you can do to ease your dry eyesC.How you can wear face masks correctlyD.Why face masks can protect your eyes二、七选五阅读Children are in constant need of being recognized for the effort they have been putting. The amount of recognition they get is directly proportional（成比例的）to the boosted（提升）self-esteem.（1）________ Next, we will discuss several ways to develop healthy self-esteem in children.●By telling them about what they should know.Children will be full of questions, like why the sky is all blue, why the seas are of that color, why birds fly etc.（2）________And it's tough to meet the intellectual（智力的）curiosities of children. What should one be doing ideally in such a situation? They should explain the scientific reasons behind all the phenomena that caught the eye of the child.●By encouraging them to study in an inspiring way.Children are different. When you force them to study something, they would start hating those particular subjects. It is good if you can take an inspiring approach, and explain them like a friend. Tell them about the importance of studying, and the pleasures involved in it.（3）________●By making children read.Reading is considered as a purely aesthetical（美学的）activity. It can promote intellectual development, giving wings to the imagination of children so that they can soar high.（4）________If the child likes a bit of an adventure, make him read One Thousand and One Nights.（5）________If your child is showing sparks of creativity, make him participate in activities such as theatre, painting, singing, playing instruments and writing. It's not about winning prizes, but activities such as these will improve the competitive spirit in children.A. Involve them in sports activities.B. Involve them in artistic activities.C. This has a relationship with psychology.D. Most of the children would like such an approach.E. Sometimes it's very difficult to answer all the questions as well.F. To do this, one must understand what the child likes and suggest books.G. The main question will be how we can boost the self-esteem of children.三、完形填空It was a sweltering（闷热的）day in late summer. I was working in a local lumber mill（锯木厂）. It was dangerous and（1）________ work that paid very little. In the year I had worked there, only four other people hadn't（2）________ and been replaced with new（3）________. Those of us who stayed did so only because there was no other work to find to （4）________ our families.One day the（5）________ fans weren't working and all of us were（6）________ in sweat and sawdust. When I looked around, every face I saw looked tired and frustrated.（7）________, a voice called out: "Hey! There's a deer in here." A（8）________ little deer had wandered through an open door. All of us stopped（9）________ and went looking for her as she ran about（10）________ looking for a way out.Now most people where I live（11）________ deer for meat in the fall but also treat them with great（12）________ the rest of the year. It was（13）________ then that all of us were soon quickly working together to（14）________ this little deer. By'（15）________ all the other routes we were able to guide her crazy search back to the open door. We watched as she bounded out the building and back into the（16）________. Then we walked back in to work. I（17）________ something, though. On every face there was a （18）________ smile. It was as if this one single（19）________ of kindness had energized us again and（20）________us of what life is all about.（1）A.secretB.rewardingC.urgentD.tiring（2）plainedB.quitC.respondedD.suffered（3）A.facesB.toolsC.positionsD.relatives（4）A.praiseB.promoteC.supportD.protect（5）A.wornB.heavyC.fancyD.risky（6）A.absorbedB.coveredC.hiddenD.involved（7）A.FortunatelyB.EventuallyC.ObviouslyD.Suddenly（8）A.lostB.woundedC.drunkenD.trained（9）A.shoutingughingC.workingD.chatting（10）A.unwillinglyB.madlyC.regularlyD.casually（11）A.applyB.driveC.huntD.raise（12）A.patienceB.kindnessC.demandD.curiosity（13）A.a dealB.a pityC.no useD.no surprise（14）A.entertainB.chaseC.freeD.catch（15）A.blocking offB.opening upC.cutting downD.pointing at（16）A.workshopB.woodsC.zooD.cage（17）A.explainedB.repeatedC.noticedD.questioned（18）A.joyfulB.forcedC.shyD.ready（19）A.intentionB.expectationC.reasonD.act（20）A.requireB.accuseC.suspectD.remind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。
2020届安徽省淮南第一中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析
2020届安徽省淮南第一中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AYou might not expect it, but cows are a large source of the greenhouse gases that are driving climate change. Cows produce lots of methane by breaking down the grass, Now scientists have shown that the pollution from cows canbe reduced by adding a little seaweed to their food.Scientists first discovered that seaweed could help control methane from cows several years ago. But this work was done in a laboratory, there were many questions about whether the idea could work in real life.In the lab studies, the cows were given quite a bit of seaweed, and they would cause losing weight. That wasn't helpful, since cows are often sold by weight. It also wasn't clear if the seaweed would stop working if it was used for a longer period of time.Now, scientists from the University of California, Davis have answered several of these questions.The researchers studied 21 cows on a farm for about five months. They taught the cows to get their food from inside a special hood, which allowed the scientists to measure the methane that the cows were giving off. This time, they used a much smaller amount of seaweed, which they mixed with the cows' food.The results were surprisingly good. In some cases, the cows produced 82% less methane. The improvement depended on the kind of food the cows were given, but even the worst-polluting cows produced 33% less methane.Over the five months, the scientists didn't see any signs that the cows' stomachs were getting used to the seaweed and starting to produce more methane again.Another surprise came when they looked at the weight of the cows. The cows that were fed seaweed gained just as much weight as the other cows, but they didn't need as much food.But there are still some big problems with the idea of feeding cows seaweed. For one thing, there's notadequateseaweed to feed all of the cows in the world. So farmers would have to figure out a way to grow lots of seaweed.A bigger problem is that for most of their lives, cows live in fields, where they eat the grass. That means there's no chance to feed them seaweed every day. These problems need to be taken seriously if the world is going to avoid the worst effects of the climate crisis.Still, it's true that something as simple as feeding cows seaweed can help reduce some of the pollution causing the climate crisis.1. Why did the scientists do the experiment on the farm?A. To control the amount of seaweed.B. To record the weight cows gained.C. To confirm the effect of seaweed in real life.D. To measure the amount of seaweed cows ale.2. The underlined word “adequate” means ________ .A. commonB. specialC. lackingD. enough3. The passage is written to ________ .A. appeal to people not to raise the cowsB. encourage people to plant the seaweedC. remind people of controlling cows' weightD. call on people to take actions to reduce the pollutionBFor most thinkers since the Greek philosophers, it was self-evident that there is something called human nature, something that constitutes the essence of man. There were various views about what constitutes it, but there was agreement that such an essence exists—that is to say, that there is something by virtue of which man is man. Thus man was defined as a rational(理性的) being, as a social animal, an animal that can make tools, or a symbol-making animal.More recently, this traditional view has begun to be questioned. One reason for this change was the increasing emphasis given to the historical approach to man. An examination of the history of humanity suggested that man in our time is so different from man in previous times that it seemed unrealistic to assume that men in every age have had in common something that can be called “human nature.” The historical approach was strengthened, particularly in the United States, by studies in the field of cultural anthropology (人类学). The study of primitive peoples has discovered such a diversity of customs, values, feelings, and thoughts that many anthropologists arrived at the concept that man is born as a blank sheet of paper on which each culture writes its text. Another factor contributing to the tendency to deny the assumption of a fixed human nature was that the concept has so often been abused as a shield(盾牌) behind which the most inhuman acts are committed. In the name of human nature, for example, Aristotle and most thinkers up to the eighteenth century defended slavery. Or in order to prove the rationality and necessity of the capitalist form of society, scholars have tried to make a case for acquisitiveness, competitiveness, and selfishness as natural human characters. Popularly, one refers cynically（愤世嫉俗地）to “human nature” in accepting the inevitability of such undesirable human behavior asgreed, murder, cheating and lying.Another reason for disbelief about the concept of human nature probably lies in the influence of evolutionary thinking. Once man came to be seen as developing in the process of evolution, the idea of a substance which is contained in his essence seemed untenable. Yet I believe it is precisely from an evolutionary standpoint that we can expect new insight into the problem of the nature of man.4. Most philosophers believed that human nature ________.A. is the quality distinguishing man from other animalsB. consists of competitiveness and selfishnessC. is something partly innate and partly acquiredD. consists of rationality and undesirable behavior5. The traditional view of “human nature” was strongly challenged by ________.A. the emergence of the evolutionary theoryB. the historical approach to manC. new insight into human behaviorD. the philosophical analysis of slavery6. According to the passage, anthropologists believe that human beings ________.A. have some characters in commonB. are born with diverse culturesC. are born without a fixed natureD. change their characters as they grow up7. The author mentioned Aristotle, a great ancient thinker, in order to ________.A. emphasize that he contributed a lot to defining the concept of “human nature”B. show that the concept of “human nature” was used to justify social evilsC. prove that he had a profound influence on the concept of “human nature”D. support the idea that some human characters are inherited.CI had just delivered a memorable speech, and I was about to learn how the judges decided my performance. The audience leaned forward and a period of silence fell across the room. I felt the drum rolled in my heart.The third-place winner was announced. The name was not mine. Then the second-place winner, still not me. At last, the moment of truth came. I was about to either enjoy the warmth of victory or regret the months’ preparation. My heart felt closer to the latter.Losing is a part of life, and I have dealt with it on more than one occasion. However, it was an indescribable feeling to drive a 200-mile round trip, get up very early on a freezing Saturday morning, and yet still finish fourth out of four competitors in my group. After Lincoln lost the 1858 Illinois Senate race, he said, “I felt like the12-year-old boy who kicked his toe. I was too big to cry and it hurt too bad to laugh.” Oh yeah, I could relate.I had spent many hours in front of a computer and in libraries doing research for the Lincoln Bicentennial Speech Contest. After not placing in the first year of the contest, I really wanted to compete again. Lincoln had many failures, but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition, so I was not going to give up on a second contest! I reworked my speech for the following year, but again I did not place.I couldn’t accept the fact that I failed twice in something that I had worked so hard on, until I thought about my hero. Never mind the lost prize money and praise—through learning stories about Lincoln, I discovered that I can fail successfully.8. How did the author feel after finishing his speech?A. Delighted.B. Annoyed.C. Thrilled.D. Nervous.9. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. He was regretful about his not being fully prepared.B. He felt upset for getting up early on a chilly morning.C. He once kicked and hurt his toe when he was 12 years old.D. He turned out to be the last one of his group in the contest.10. Why did the author decide to enter the second contest?A. He was eager to prove himself to be the best contestant.B. He was inspired by the never-give-up spirit of Lincoln.C. He was willing to enjoy the warmth and joy of victory.D. He was determined to win the prize money and praise.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. A memorable hero in my lifeB. Never mind others’ judgmentsC. Losing is an indescribable feelingD. Stand up from where we tripped overDA growing body of research is revealing associations between birth defects (缺陷) and a father's age, alcohol use and environmental factors, say researchers atGeorgetown University Medical Center. They say these defects result from epigenetic changes that can potentially affect multiple generations.The study, published in theAmerican Journal of Stem Cells, suggest both parents contribute to the health status of their offspring — a common sense conclusion which science is only now beginning to demonstrate, says the study's senior investigator, Joanna Kitlinska, PhD, an associate professor in biochemistry, and molecular andcellular biology.“We know the nutritional, hormonal and psychological environment provided by the mother permanently influences organ structure, cellular response and gene expression in her offspring,” she says.“But our study shows the same thing to be true with fathers — his lifestyle, and how old he is, can be reflected in molecules that control gene function,” she says. “In this way, a father can affect not only his immediate offspring, but future generations as well.”For example, a newborn can be diagnosed with fetal (胎儿的) alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), even though the mother has never consumed alcohol, Kitlinska says. “Up to 75 percent of children with FASD have biological fathers who are alcoholics, suggesting that preconceptual paternal alcohol consumption negatively impacts their offspring.”Advanced age of a father is correlated with elevated rates of certain diseases, and birth defects in his children.A limited diet during a father’s preadolescence has been linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular death in his children and grandchildren. Paternal obesity is linked to enlarged fat cells, changes in metabolic regulation, diabetes, obesity and development of brain cancer. Psychosocial stress on the father is linked to defective behavioral traits in his offspring. And paternal alcohol use leads to decreased newborn birth weight, marked reduction in overall brain size and impaired cognitive function.“This new field of inherited paternal epigenetics needs to be organized into clinically applicable recommendations and lifestyle alternations,” Kitlinska says. “And to really understand the epigenetic influences of a child, we need to study the interplay between maternal and paternal effects, as opposed to considering each in isolation.”12. What’s the message the writer conveys in the passage?A. Both parents contribute to the health status of their offspring.B. Father’s age and lifestyle are tied to birth defects.C. Father plays a more critical role in birth defects.D. Birth defects can potentially affect multiple generations.13. What can we infer from the example in Paragraph 5?A. FASD can only be diagnosed in a newborn whose father is addicted to alcohol.B. A newborn will not contract FASD if his mother has never consumed alcohol.C. A father’s lifestyle can negatively impact his offspring.D. Most children have biological fathers who are alcoholics.14. Which of the following situations is less likely to lead to children’s birth defects?A. Having a father with a limited diet.B. Having a father who is an alcoholic.C. Having an overweight father.D. Having a father with psychosocial stress.15. What will the research probably continue to focus on in the part that follows?A. The maternal epigenetic influences of a child.B. The ways to avoid negative paternal influence on children.C. The clinical application of the research findings.D. The interaction between maternal and paternal effects.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年安徽省淮南第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案
2020-2021学年安徽省淮南第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe “laugh out loud” face is officially the world’s most popular emoji, according to researchers from Adobe (ADBE) who surveyed 7,000 users across the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, Australia, and South Korea.The “thumbs up” emoji came in second, followed by the “red heart” emoji. The flirtatious “wink and kiss” and “sad face with a tear” emojis respectively rounded out the top five.The software maker on Thursday released the findings from its 2021 Global Emoji Trend Report ahead of World Emoji Day on Saturday.Adobe’s latest Emoji Trend report also examined the three most misunderstood emojis in the world. The “eggplant” symbol edged out the “peach” and the “clown” emojis respectively as the most confusing for users.The vast majority of emoji users (90%) believe the modern —day hieroglyphs make it easier for them to express themselves. Eighty — nine percent of respondents said emojis simplify communicating across language barriers. And 67% said they think people who use emojis are friendlier, funnier and cooler than those who don’t. A slight majority of respondents said they are more comfortable expressing emotions through emojis than talking on the phone or in —person. More than half of global emoji users (55%) said using emojis in communications has positively impacted their mental health. Seventy — six percent of those surveyed said emojis are an important communication tool for creating unity, respect and understanding. And 88% said they feel more empathetic toward people who use emojis.1.What are the three most popular emojis according to the passage?A.clown thumbs up laugh out loudugh out loud thumbs up wink and kissugh out loud thumbs up red heartD.thumbs up red heart sad face with a tear2.Which emoji is the most confusing one for users?A.Peach.B.Eggplant.C.Clown.D.Wink and kiss.3.Which of the following best describes the attitude of most people surveyed to emojis?A.Favorable.B.Passive.C.Indifferent.D.Doubtful.BAccording to statistics published by the BPI (Buying Power Index) a couple of months ago, digital streaming (流媒体) now accounts for 80 percent of the music consumption in the UK. Despite the incredible growth of online streaming platforms like iTunes, Apple Music and Tidal over the past 15 years, a more traditional medium has also seen a return of interest and sales in the music industry. In 2020, almost one in five of all albums purchased in the UK is vinyl (黑胶唱片), and it has once again become the most popular physical musical medium.With digital streaming so easy and convenient, why are so many peopledrawn to traditional records? Some experts claim that vinyl is a physical medium for experiencing music, something tangible (有形的) to hold and own. For most people, having something tangible and interacting with it gives depth to the experience of music. Listening to an album and touching it the way the artist intended can make them feel more connected to the music and the artist. Records are physical products that can be not only displayed but also gifted, shared, traded and passed down through generations.Sound quality is another hot topic. A lot of music lovers feel that the analogue sound (模拟声音) vinyl offers is superior to modern digital audio, particularly with regards to the compressed formats streaming platforms use. There’s a common belief that old-school analogue audio has a warmer, fuller sound than digitised music. For vinyl followers, the very defect traditional recorders often have, such as the familiar crackle (劈啪作响) when the record starts, bring the music to life in a different way.There’s aritualisticaspect to vinyl that a lot of people are drawn to, too. The act of putting a record on—carefully removing the record from the sleeve, placing it on the record player and gently dropping the needle on the right groove (凹槽)—is a more assiduous (一丝不苟的), mindful way of engaging with music. When you’re listening to vinyl, you can’t tap abutton and go about your day while the streaming service provides hours of music. You need to stay close to the record player to move the needle and flip the record over.It’s clear that the vinyl interest is well underway, and vinyl records are truly making a comeback. In an increasingly digital society, there’s something to be said for analogue experiences. Perhaps one of the great things about being alive in the 21st century is our ability to have the best of both worlds—the timeless appeal of physical records alongside the easy access to vast music libraries that streaming offers.4. What are the statistics published by the BPI used to show?A. An increase in music consumption.B. The recovery of music industry.C. A comeback of a physical medium.D. The acceptance of online streaming.5. According to some experts, why does vinyl interest many people?A. It attracts people by its realistic feel.B. It offers simple access to different music.C. It shares a new way to enjoy music.D. It provides people with perfect sound effect.6. The underlined word “ritualistic” in Para.4 means something ______.A. Overlooked by society.B. Updated very frequently.C. Performed as part of a ceremony.D. Kept for a long time without changing.7. How does the writer feel about the future development of music medium?A. Traditional records will get underway.B. The analogue experiences may matter more.C. Vinyl sales will boom with technological advance.D. There should be a good mix of old and new.CFrom Mozart to Metallica, tons of people enjoy listening to various types of music while they paint, write, or draw. Most believe that music helps increase creativity, but an international study conducted by English and Swedish researchers is challenging that view. The study results wereechoedby scientists fromLancasterUniversity, and theUniversityofGavle, saying their findings show music actually weakens creativity.To reach their conclusions, researchers had volunteers complete verbal problems designed to inspire creativity while sitting in a quiet room, and then again while music played in the background. They found that background music significantly weakened the volunteers’ ability to complete tasks connected with verbal creativity. The team also tested background noises like those commonly heard in a library, but found that such noises had no influence on subjects’ creativity.The tasks were simple word games. For example, volunteers were given three words, such as dress, rise, and flower. Then, they were asked to find a single word connected with all three that could be combined to form acommon phrase or word. The single word, in this case, would be “sun” (sundress, sunrise, sunflower). Volunteers completed the tasks in either a quiet room, or while listening to two different types of music: rock music or light music“We found strong evidence of weakened performance when playing background music in comparison to quiet background conditions,” says co-author D. Neil McLatchie ofLancasterUniversity. He and his colleagues find that music negatively influences the verbal working memory processes of the brain, preventing creativity. Also, as far as the library background noises having seemingly no effect, the study’s authors believe that was the case because library noises create a “regular state” environment that doesn’t affect concentration.“To conclude, the findings here challenge the popular view that music increases creativity, and instead show that music, whatever type it is, is always a disadvantage for creative performance in problem solving,” the study reads.8. The underlined word in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by ________.A. challengedB. acceptedC. doubtedD. heard9. What were the volunteers asked to do in the study?A. To play music.B. To combine given words.C. To create new words.D. To connect words with music.10. What can we infer from the study?A. Quiet background inspires creativity best.B. Library noise does no harm to creativity.C. Music has a bad effect on language ability.D. Music types matter in creative performance.11. Which is the main idea of the passage?A. Quiet Environments Prevent Concentration.B. Background NoiseAffects Concentration.C. Composing Music Weakens Creativity.D. Listening to Music Reduces Creativity.DRecycling plastic has always been a stop-start effort, and the wide variety of plastics we produce, the pollution from waste, and other limitations make recycling an economic(经济) problem. It’s estimated(估计)only 9% of plastic ever created has been recycled. But with the help of a chemical process, Canadian Miranda Wang and her company BioCellection want to change that.Stability is one of plastic greatest qualities and downside. There's limited evidence that some plastics can biodegrade (生物降解)but largely photo-plastics degrade in the sun. It’s a long process, and the truth is that we can only estimate how long it takes. Wang is looking to break the inaction and BioCellection's task is to make mostplastic waste recyclable.She outlines two current methods. One is to take plastics like water bottles, wash them, cut them, melt and reconstitute them. “That's a very limited process” she says, due to the requirement that plastics be “clean” . The other, which can handle dirtier plastics and a level of pollution, is called hydrolysis(热解). Intense heat is applied to break down plastics so they can be reused as oils for energy, but “it’s not economical,’’ she says.BioCellection’s solution builds on research from over ten years ago, Wang explains, when a US studydiscovered pure polyethylene powder (聚乙烯粉)could be broken down by a catalyst (催化剂). Wang and her co-founder Jean hit upon a bacterium being able to eat plastic. In the years since, they engineered a comparable catalyst capable of doing the same job, only faster, which even works on plastics no one else can recycle at present. “We have now found a catalyst that is much cheaper than the one that was used before, Wang says.Currently focusing on plastic films like shopping hags, the three-hour process breaks clown plastic into chemicals that can act as the building blocks for more complex plastic products.“Right now we’re able to achieve about 70% transformation from plastic waste material to these chemicals,” she adds, saying they’re working to increase that figure.12. Why has so little plastic been recycled?A. Plastic is chemically stable.B. Recycling plastic led to pollution.C. We produced various plastics.D. Most photo-plastics degrade in the sun.13. What does Wang think of the two current methods?A. Highly effective and dynamic.B. Expensive and pollution-causing.C. Limited and energy-consuming.D. Widely used and recognized.14. What did BioCellection find effective to recycle plastics?A. Polyethylene powder.B. Chemical products.C. Plastic films.D. A catalyst.15. What is the text mainly about?A. Miranda Wang and her company.B. A new plastic recycling method.C. The greatest downside of plastic.D. Transformation of plastic waste.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021年安徽省淮南第一中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案
2021年安徽省淮南第一中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhat are you waiting for? A new series of movies shown this year can’t be missed. Have you enjoyed them already?Frozen IIFrozen was the highest grossing (票房) animated film ever. In Frozen II Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Krist left off Arendelle to seek thesource of Elsa’s icy magic. Although the millions of children who loved the first film are older now, they might give it a reception.Last ChristmasA festive romantic comedy, Emilia Clarke stars in Last Christmas as Bridget Jonesy , a shop assistant, whose life in London is a mess, and Henry Golding as the eligible bachelor(黄金单身汉)who tidies it up. The film’s director, Paul Feig, and co-writer, Emma Thompson, promise that the film is worth expecting.A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodTom Hanks stars in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as the only American celebrity(名人) more famous than he is. As the host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for more than 30 years, Fred Rogers is a legend of pre-school children’s television, which appeals to a large audience.Charlie’s AngelsHollywoodaction movies starring women are rare. But have you seen a movie starred, written and directed by women, too? Charlie’s Angels is one of the first. A reboot (翻拍) of the 1970s TV series, not to mention the two films from 2000 and 2003, the new version is directed by Elizabeth Banks. She also plays Bosley, one of the female detectives who are employed by Charles Townsend to go on global adventures.1. Which moviebecame the most popular cartoon film this year?A. Frozen II.B. Last Christmas.C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D. Charlie’s Angels.2. Which character works on a TV station?A. Krist.B. Emilia Clarke.C. Fred Rogers.D. Bosley.3. Which action movie was directed and starred by a woman?A. Frozen II.B. Last Christmas.C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D. Charlie’s Angels.BMore than 10,000 people were made homeless in Ternang when the Sungai Mas overflowed its banks yesterday after six days of continuous heavy rain.The wooden bridge across the river has been washed away. The town is cut off by flood waters. At the fifth mile, Jalan Tengkn, the water is two meters deep. It is closed to all traffic. Flooding first happened at mid-afternoon yesterday along the river banks. People trying to get to higher ground were just in time to escape the destroying of the flood. Most of the flood victims(受害者) had to leave all their things behind.The National Flood Relief(救济) Center was reported to give its help and by early evening the whole town was moved out, helped by the army, police, Red Cross Society and volunteers(志愿者).The flood victims are now housed in different simple relief centers in the nearby town of Ternang. “Everything possible is being done to help the unlucky people,” a government spokesman said, “In fact, money, food and clothing have begun to come in from public organizations and helpful people. A Disaster Relief Fund(救灾基金会) will be started as soon as possible.”According to the latest reports it is still raining heavily at Ternang. The whole town is expected to be wholly covered by the water. So far no deaths have been reported.4. This passage is probably taken from______.A. a storybookB. a textbookC. a magazineD. a newspaper5. It seems that the flood happened just because ______.A. the banks were too lowB. the wooden bridge is solid (坚固)C. the river was too narrowD. they had had wet days for some time6.From the passage we know that ______.A. though the town was flooded, you could still go there by busB. as soon as the water flowed over the banks, people began to go to higher landsC. the government and the whole society are taking great care of the flood victimsD. the flood hasn't brought a large loss to the town as nobody died in the flood7. What is the best title for this passage?A. A Big FloodB. Ternang Is destroyedC. Over 10,000 People Are HomelessD. Rescue Team ArrivedCContrary to the long-held belief that plants in the natural world are always in competition, new research has found that in severe environments adult plants help smaller ones and grow well as a result.The research, led by Dr Rocio, studied adult and seedling (幼苗)plants in the ecological desert in the south-east of Spain. Dr Rocio said, “If you're a seedling in a poor land — the top of a mountain or a sand hill, for example-and you’re lucky enough to end up underneath a big plant, your chances of survival are certainly better than if you landed somewhere on your own. What we have found, which was surprising, is an established large plant, called a ‘nurse’, protects a seedling; it also produces more flowers than the same plants of similar large size growing on their own.”Other benefits of nurse-seedling partnerships include that more variety of plants growing together can have a positive effect on the environment. For example, vegetation areas with nurse plants with more flowers might be able to attract higher numbers of pollinators(传粉者)in an area, in turn supporting insect and soil life and even provide a greater range of different fruit types for birds and other animals.“The biggest winner for this system of nursing a plant is biodiversity(生物多样性),” Dr Rocio said. “The more biodiversean area, the greater number of species of plants, insect life, mammals and birds, and the better the chances of long-term healthy functioning of the environment and ecosystems. ” This system is win-win for adult and seedling plants in unfavorable environments.The research is of value to those who manage and protect plants in tough environments. Most home gardeners and farmers plan to ensure their soil and conditions are the best they can be for plant growth, but the findings might be of value to those who garden in bare places.8. What is a common understanding of plants?A. They can help each other.B. They can survive ill conditions.C. They compete with each other.D. They grow well on their own.9. What will happen to seedling plants if they grow under adult plants?A. They will produce more flowers.B. They will die owing to competition.C. They will make adult plants larger.D. They will get support from adult plants.10. What is the effect of the nurse-seedling partnership?A. It leads to unfavorable environments.B. It produces long-term healthy chances.C. It attracts higher and larger pollinators.D It provides a more variety of plant types.11. Who will benefit from the new research?A. People studying organic farming.B. People protecting plants on sand hills.C. People wanting to change biodiversity.D. People keeping more animals on the farm.DAs every mobile-phone owner knows, after a year or so the battery starts to fade and the beast needs recharging more frequently.That is troublesome, but a phone’s batteries can be replaced fairly cheaply — or the whole device traded in for the latest model. An electric car, though, is a much bigger investment. And batteries are its priciest component, representing around 30% of an average mid-size vehicle.To provide buyers with some peace of mind, carmakers guarantee their batteries, typically for eight years or around 200,000km. Producers, planning to go much further than that, though, are racing to launch “million mile”(1.6m kilometers) batteries. Contemporary Amperex Technology, a giant Chinese firm which produces batteries fora number of carmakers, was said to be ready to start producing batteries which would last for 16 years or 2m kilometres. Elon Musk has suggested that Tesla,a Californian maker of electric vehicles, has a million-mile battery in the works. And over in Detroit,General Motors is in the final stages of developing an advanced battery which it says has similar longevity (寿命)。
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淮南一中蒙城一中颍上一中怀远一中2021届高三四校联考英语试题命题学校：怀远一中考试时间： 2015年5月2日第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（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题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man mean？A. He doesn’t like going to bars.B. He is too busy with his work.C. He has to handle something unexpected.2. What does the man advise the woman to do？A. Get into his class right away.B. Get into Mr. Smith’s class right away.C. Wait for an opening in Mr. S mith’s class.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about？A. The drought.B. Global warming.C. A sudden rain.4. Where will the man live？A. In the present place.B. In a new apartment.C. In an air –conditioned hotel.5. How does the woman feel now？A. Hungry.B. Tired .C. Thirsty.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. When will Barbra and Andy meet？A. At 8:00 pm tomorrow.B. At 8:00 a.m tomorrow.C. At 8:00 pm today.7. Where is the Daily Café？A. Near Andy’s grandma’s house.B. Next to Barbra’s house.C. At the end of Fifth Avenue.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What does the man think of the woman？A. Generous.B. Careless.C. Hardworking.9. How will the man go to school？A. By car.B. By bus.C. By taxi.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Who visited the capital of Iceland last month？A. The man and his family.B. The man and his friends.C. The woman and her father.11. What do we know about the church？A. It was built in the east of the city.B. It offers an amazing view of the city.C. It was built not long ago.12. What does the man invite the woman to do？A. Take a horse riding.B. Go sightseeing with him.C. Look at his pictures.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How often does the man read the book？A. Once a year.B. Twice a year.C. Once a month.14. What is the theme of the book？A. Saving as much money as possible.B. Trying to help other people around.C. Caring more about life’s value.15. How does the man want to do Christmas shopping this year？A. Doing it by himself.B. Doing it with Jenny.C. Doing it with his kids.16. What does the woman want the man to do？A. Give her some advice.B. Give her a lift.C. Give her a call.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did Charlie often do for his wife？A. He often bought clothes and made food for her.B. He often took her to some good places.C. He often told wonderful stories to her.18. Why did Sharon go to see the doctor one day？A. There was something wrong with her eyes.B. There was something wrong with her baby.C. There was something wrong with her heart.19. What did Sharon write on the paper？A. The names of the food that she liked.B. The names of the food that she shouldn’t eat.C. The names of the medicine she should take.20. What can we learn from the text？A. Charlie misunderstood the list.B. Charlie would be praised by his wife.C. Charlie sent Sharon to the hospital that day.第二部分：英语知识运用第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21. Lily didn’t remember the exact date of the storm, but she knew it was ________Sunday, because she was at _____ church.A. a; theB. a ; /C. the; aD. the; /22. Rankings have become an inescapable part of the reputation of universities, _________ them to attract students, staff and research investment.A. to helpB. helpedC. helpingD. help23. Dating violence is _____ one person purposely hurts or scares someone they are dating.A. whenB. whatC. thatD. why24. In today’s fiercely competitive society, people only care about what achievements you _______, not your efforts.A. had madeB. will makeC. would makeD. have made25. A person who has slept well will have a clear mind and work efficiently in the daytime ______ people with sleep disorders find it difficult to concentrate during the day.A. unlessB. whileC. ifD. until26．________preparations from now on, she would be able to finish the essay on Sunday. A.Would she make B.If she makeC.Were she to makeD.If she had made27. The Wall Street Journal reports several research studies conducted over the past few years show a person’s personality changes _____ time.A. inB. onC. withoutD. over28. Shanghai is easily __ by road, train or air so that it has become a large international city.A. accessibleB. availableC. abnormalD. abstract29. I heard the voices, b ut I couldn’t _______ what they were saying.A. look outB. cut outC. leave outD. make out30. ---It’s so cold outside. ________ I fetch you a coat, Grandma？---Yes.Thanks a lot. You are always so considerate, dear.A. CanB.ShallC.MayD. Will31. The Ice Bucket Challenge is a fundraising game, and it aims to raise ______ of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis （ ALS 肌萎缩性脊髓侧索硬化症）.A. acquisitionB. conscienceC. awarenessD. privilege32. Ning Zetao easily proved himself to be a rising star with four gold medals during the 17th Asian Games, ______was held in Incheon, South Korea last year.A. whereB. whoC. whichD. that33. A report says 74 percent of women hope that the men’s income wil l be at least twice ______ of the women’s.A. oneB.thatC.thoseD. it34. The maker refers to people who start their own small business devoted to ______ and selling self-made products.A. creatingB. managingC. sharingD. adapting35. ---Are you going to the summer camp next month？---____. I can’t miss such a good opportunity to temper myself.A. It all dependsB. I’m afraid notC. You betD. No way第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。