【市级联考】福建省厦门市2019届高三第二次质量检测考试(含听力)英语试题(原卷版)
厦门市2019届高三年级第二次质量检查英语本试卷共12页。
满分150分。
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第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题；每段对话仅读一遍。
1.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】When will the man leave for Perth?A. On May 24th.B. On May 26th.C. On May 27th.2.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】How will the speakers go to Zhongshan Road?A. By car.B. By bus.C. By subway.3.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】Why was the man late?A. He cleaned out the garage.B. He fell over from the toolbox.C. He tried to find his baseball bat.4.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】Where are the speakers?A. In the classroom.B. In the library.C. At home.5.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】What is the woman going to do?A. Catch a train.B. Carry out a survey.C. Identify her personality.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
【此处有音频，请去附件查看】6. What do we know about the man?A. He is ill.B. He likes reading.C. He is daydreaming.7. What are the speakers going to do?A. Read books together.B. Buy a camerA.C. Watch the sunset.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
【此处有音频，请去附件查看】8. What kind of TV series are the speakers talking about?A.Sci-fiction.B. Crime.C. Documentary. 9. What does the woman think of the TV series? A. It's confusing. B. It's boring. C. It's thrilling. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
【此处有音频，请去附件查看】10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Coach and learner. B. Driver and policeman. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 11. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Practice more. B. Drive slower. C. Submit her application.12. What can we say about the man?A. He's rude.B. He's humorous.C. He's patient.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
【此处有音频，请去附件查看】13. How does the woman feel?A. EnergetiC.B. Confident.C. Anxious.14. What probably is the woman's major?A. English.B. Biology.C. Education.15. What is the man's task?A. Doing his projects.B. Writing his paper.C. Reading his book.16. What does the man mean?A. He will treat the woman to dinner.B. He will lend the woman a gift card.C. The woman should have saved money.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
【此处有音频，请去附件查看】17. Who will give the speech on "China's Road Into Space"?A. Tom Miller.B. Li Yang.C. Julia Moore.18. When are attendees advised to arrive at the spot?A. Before 13:45.B. At 14:00.C. After 14:30.19. Which items are forbidden to take?A. Mobile phones.B. Laptop computers.C. Smart watches.20. What is the speak doing?A. Delivering a lecture.B. Inviting some experts.C. Introducing a program.第二部分阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AMany of the most striking beasts on the planet come in only two colors: black and white. These high-contrast markings represent some of the nature's most diverse evolutionary choices. For some animals, black -and- whitecoloring is a way to warn off natural enemies. For others, to keep insects away. For still others, it creates a clever cover. Spend some time exploring what science has discovered about these animals’ appearances, and you will see that basic black and white isn't so basic after all.SkunkDepending on the species, black skunks may wear white spots that act as a cover or white stripes(条纹)that signal enemies to watch out for their smelly spray.Giant PandaResent insights into panda coloring have come from studying each body part separately. Black ears indicate fierceness, and distinct eye patches aid in individual recognition. The panda in white body hides it against snow, white its dark limbs(四肢) keep it from being spotted in forests, a compromise developed from its poor bamboo diet:Bamboo doesn’t le t pandas build up enough fat to hibernate(冬眠), forcing them to spend winters in the snow.BadgerEven when a badger is in its cave, its facial stripes can be seen, Zoologists say the warning coloration helps the small animal prevent natural enemies.Blackbuck(male)In bright sun, the buck’s white stomach reduces the effect of the shadow cast by his back, allowing him to appear one color and two dimensional---especially hiding from natural enemies in his own shadown.21. Which animals can use their color to warn off natural enemies?A. Skunk and BadgerB. Giant panda and ZebraC. Badger and BlackbuckD. Zebra and Blackbuck22. White body and dark limbs help the giant panda to ________.A. show fiercenessB. store fatC. recognize individualsD. take cover23. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Which animals have black- and- white color?B. How some animals protect themselves from harm.C. Why so many animals wear black- and- white coats?D. What science has discovered about different colors.BWhen the cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris (巴黎圣母院) was on fire, it seemed as if the nation had lost a piece of its soul. A similar tragedy took place in 19th century Russia. And the rebuilding effort of the Russians might offer some inspiration for the French.Standing in the heart of the Russian capital, with 60,000 square meters of floor space and 1,500 rooms, the Winter Palace was among the world’s grandest building. On Dec. 17, 1837, a fire broke out at the Winter Palace. By the morning of Dec.19, only the structure’s framework remained.For the czar (沙皇) , the fire presented a political challenge. Fearing that Russia's enemies would cast the fire as a blow to the czarist orders, the czar’s supporters quickly worked together to shape the description of the fire in Russia and abroad. They wanted the country to appear united. And they certainly didn't want despair to become the story.The first full account of the fire was written in French by the poet Petr Viazemskii. A Russian translation appeared two months later. That text and others painted a highly idealized picture of the response to the tragedy. The accounts noted that the czar forcefully directed the fire’s containment. Soldiers were selfless to save the palace. The Russian people felt the loss just as deeply as the czar.To erase the shame of the fire, the czar set a nearly impossible goal: rebuild the palace within 15 months, and he ordered that rebuilt palace look exactly as it had before.Thousands of workers labored on the construction site. They made rapid progress. On Match 25, 1839, the czar celebrated the rebirth of the Winter Palace.Outwardly identical to the old version, the new palace featured more iron and brick in its structures---and less wood. It was far less fire-prone than the original.Notre Dame hasn’t experienced the same level o f destruction as the Winter Palace, if the Russian phoenix of 1839 is any indication, there is hope that a renewed Notre Dame will once again grace the banks of the Seine.24. What do we know about the fire in the Winter Palace?A. It burnt down 60,000 roomsB. It lasted more than 24 hoursC. It was set by Russia’s enemiesD. It completely destroyed the palace25. Why did the czar decide to rebuild the palace in a short time?A. To secure his powerB. To challenge his enemiesC. To unite French peopleD. To celebrate his birthday26. What did Viazemskii and others stress in their accounts?A. The scene of the fireB. The selflessness of the czarC. The Russians’ joint effort to fight the fireD. The ideal result achieved by the Russians.27. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To describe a fire at the Winter PalaceB. To praise the renewal of the Winter PalaceC. We express sympathy for the Notre DameD. To inspire confidence in rebuilding the Notre Dame.CGood news for coffee and tea drinkers: No more wasting time and energy waiting for the perfect cup. Using patented Heatworks’ Ohmic Array Technology, the DUO Smart Untethered Carafe (玻璃水瓶) has the power to heat or cool water to the exact degree while you pour. With its functionality, convenience and stylish appearance, the DUO looks like quite the game changer.So how does it work? The precise temperature control lets you pick the water temperature to the plus/minus one degree. Simply set your temperature, pour water into the tank(fits four cups) at the top and pour into your cup. The carafe features one blue spout(出水口) for filtered (过滤的) cold water and another red spout for hot water, which appears to heat up instantly.The entire device is battery operated, making it perfect for taking it to the office or really anywhere else. Youwill also be able to plug it in, so the carafe can stay comfortably on your kitchen table or desk to charge for on -the -go use.The DUO advocate 99 percent energy efficiently and an advanced water filtration system created by heat works CEO Jerry Callahan,who wanted to create a heating system without using metal heating elements. Unsustainable and imperfect metal heating parts have been used for heating for the past 100 years and carry the risk of rusting(生锈). Callahan felt It was time for an upgrade heating systems, and the Ohmic Array Technology was born. Using electrical currents passed through the water itself rather than separate heated elements to transfer heat into the water. OhmicArray cuts out a whole step in the process.The DUO is not yet available for purchase, but you can learn more Information and sign up for the release updates on the Heatworks website.28. What do we know about the DUO carafe from the first paragraph?A. It makes perfect coffee.B. It heats or cools water.C. It produces electricity to heat waterD. It provides fun game to play29. Which step is a must to get water of 80 °C with the DUO Carafe?A. Set the required temperatureB. Cool the boiling waterC. Pour water from the blue spoutD. Add filtered water into the tank30. The Ohmic Array Technology makes the DUO Carafe ___A. fast to chargeB. convenient to takeC. tough and stylishD. rust-free and time efficient31. What's the main purpose of the text?A. To apply for a patentB. To introduce a productC. To report a product launchD. To share a technologyDRunning late after several wrong turns, I made a final, desperate attempt to locate Elliott's home. Down a dirt path, past a group of geese, there it was: the two-acre property, on which Elliott grows nearly all the food she feeds her family. The Elliotts' three-bedrooms house was among a chicken cage, a pigpen, a rabbit hutch, and three gardens, the sum total of which Elliott refers to as her “homestead(农)”— a nod to the back-to-basics movement that inspired her lifestyle.Elliott "homesteads" because modern technology “has rid people of their purpose”. In hopes of “drawing on and learning things of the past,” she has for eight years rejects an increasing number of mode rn conveniences. She lives a life like the 19th-century homesteaders. Unlike the pioneers, however, she enthusiastically broadcasts her life to an audience of Instagram followers, book buyers, and 100,000 monthly readers of her blog. Elliott belongs to a growing network of bloggers who have fueled the growing homesteading movement, which encouragesself-reliance through the employment of traditional skills. Broadcasting on the net while trying to escape technology’s uncontrolled pace may seem incongruous, but Elliott insists that social media provide advice and moral support, which are lacking in the remote areas where many homesteaders settle.Elliott’s day passes in a series of chores: weeding, cleaning up after the chickens, feeding the pigs, weeding aga in... She rejects the idea that success should involve anything more that maintaining a home. “We live in a culture where everything needs to be epic (宏大的) and awesome... Living a very average life? That’s seen as you not living up to your potential. And I really fight against that. I think the everyday is the point of our life,” she said. “It’s okay to be in the kitchen working with a baby on your back. That isn’t a step backward; it is an intentional thing”.32. What do we know about Elliott’s “homestead”?A. Noisy.B. Dirty.C. Difficult to find.D. Hard to maintain.33. What influence does the Internet have on homesteading?A. It reduces homesteaders’ everything.B.It connects homesteading farms.C. It helps promote homesteading.D. It disturbs homestea der’s life.34. What does the underlined word “incongruous” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Strange B. Ambitious C. Natural D. Impossible35. What will Elliott probably agree with?A. Keep off the outside worldB. Stay with your familyC. Wish for something epicD. Lead your own life第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019最新届高三英语第二次联考试题(1)
2019届高三第二次联考英语试题注意事项：1.本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
共150分，共12页。
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第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why is the woman going to the post office?A. To mail a parcel.B. To buy her lunch.C. To find a building.2. How does the woman feel about her weekend?A. Very pleased.B. Somewhat bored.C. Extremely disappointed.3. What does the man want to buy?A. A bike.B. A lock.C. A camera.4. What does the man think is the best way of inviting guests?A. In person.B. By mail.C. Online.5. What is the woman concerned about the most?A. Spending less money.B. Buying unusual flowers.C. Getting something conveniently.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。
2019-2020学年厦门市湖滨中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析
2019-2020学年厦门市湖滨中学高三英语二模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ATheatre reflects the values of the civilization out of which it grows. The following are the types of theatre performances an ancient Roman might have witnessed then.Fescennine VerseFescennine Verse was a pioneer of Roman comedy. Ironic and improvisational（即兴的）, it was used mainly at festivals or weddings, and as invective. With early native Italian funny dialogues in Latin verse, it was thought to have combined with a tradition of performances by masked dancers and musicians from Etruria.Fabula AtellanaFabula Atellana relied on common characters, masks, direct humor, and simple plots. They were performed by actors improvising. Fabula Atellana came from the Oscan city of Atella. There were 4 main types of characters: the braggart, the greedy blockhead, the clever hunchback and the stupid old man, like modern Punch and Judy shows.Fabula TogataNamed for the clothing symbolic of the Roman people Fabula Togata had various subtypes. One was the Fabula Tabernaria, named for the tavern（酒馆）where the comedy’s preferred characters, lowlifes, might be found. One describing more middle-class types, and continuing the Roman clothing theme, was the Fabula Trabeata.Fabula PraetextaFabula Praetexta is the name for Roman tragedies on Roman themes, Roman history or current politics. Fabula Praetexta was less popular than tragedies on Greek themes. During the Golden Age of drama in the Middle Republic, there were four great Roman writers of tragedy, Naevius, Ennius, Pacuvius, and Accius. Of their surviving tragedies, 90 titles remain.All the performances above began as a translation of Greek forms, even to the extent of their being performed in Greek costume.1.Where might an ancient Roman witness Fescennine Verse?A.At a party.B.At a funeral.C.At a wedding.D.At a concert.2.Which type of performance describes the middle-class life?A.Fabula Atellana.B.Fabula Tabernaria.C.Fabula Trabeata.D.Fabula Praetexta.3.What do the listed types of performances have in common?A.They copy Latin dramas.B.They take on Greek forms.C.They reflect Roman themes.D.They refer to Italian stories.BI once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on “two-hour business plans.” I separated them into six groups and gave them an example: a restaurant chain. The more original their ideas, the better, I said. Finally, five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains. The sixth proposed a catering service. Though I admitted the time limit had been difficult, I expressed my disappointment.My students were middle managers, financial analysts and financiers from state-owned enterprises and global companies. They were without talent or opinions, but they had been shaped by an educational system that rarely stressed or rewarded critical thinking or inventiveness. The scene I just described came in different forms during my two years teaching at the school. Papers were often copied from the Web and the Harvard Business Review. Case study debates were written up and just memorized. Students frequently said that copying is a superior business strategy, better than inventing and creating.InChina, every product you can imagine has been made and sold. But so few well-developed marketing and management minds have been raised that it will be a long time before most people in the world can name a Chinese brand.With this problem in mind, partnerships with institutions like Yale and MIT have been established. And then there's the “thousand talent scheme.” this new government program is intended to improve technological modernization by attracting top foreign-trained scientists to the mainland with big money. But there are worries aboutChina's research environment. It's hardly known for producing independent thinking and openness, and even big salary offers may not be attractive enough to overcome this.At last, forChina, becoming a major world creator is not just about setting up partnership with top western universities. Nor is it about gathering a group of well-educated people and telling them to think creatively. It's about establishing a rich learning environment for young minds. It's not that simple.4. Why does the writer feel disappointed at his students?A. Because there is one group presenting a catering service.B. Because the six groups did not cooperate well in the brainstorm.C. Because all the students copied a case for the difficult topic.D. Because the students' ideas were lacking in creativeness.5. Which of the following scenes is NOT considered as lack of creation?A. Papers were often downloaded from the Internet.B. Students often said that copying is a preferable business strategy.C. Students combine knowledge and critical thoughts to solve a problem.D. Case study debates were written up as well as recited.6. We can infer form the passage that ________.A. China can make and sell any product all over the world from its own creation.B. high pay may not solve the problem ofChina's research environment.C. cooperation with institutions has been set up to make a Chinese brand.D. the new government program is aimed at encouraging imagination.7. Which is the best title for the passage?A Look for a new way of learning B. Reward creative thinkingC. How to become a creatorD. Establish a technical environmentCWhen I was a kid, my mom set aside some breakfast food for supper every nowand then. I remember one night after a long, hard day at work, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and a plate of extremely burnt biscuits on the table. I waited to see if my dad would get annoyed.All my dad did was to reach for the biscuits, smile at my mom and ask me how my day at school had been. I don't remember what I told him that night but I do remember watching him add butter and jelly on that ugly burnt biscuit and ate every bite of that thing. He never made a face nor uttered a word about it!When I rose from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for overcooking the biscuits and I will never forget what he said, “Honey, I love burnt biscuits every now and then."Later that night, I went to say good night to my daddy, and I wondered if he really liked his biscuits burnt. He wrapped me up in his arms and said gently, "Your mom put in a hard day at work today and she is really tired. Besides, a little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!As I have grown older, I've thought about that many times. Life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. Learning to accept each other's faults and choosing to celebrate each other's differences contribute to ahealthy, growing, and lasting relationship. We could extend this philosophy to any relationship, such as a husband-wife, parent-child, or friendship. Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket. Keep it in your own. So, please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burnt one will do just fine.8. How did the author's dad react to the burnt biscuit?A. He set it aside for breakfast.B. He ate butter and jelly instead.C. He uttered his complaints loudly.D. He ate it up as if nothing happened.9. Which of the following words can best describe the author's dad?A. Caring.B. Determined.C. ProudD. Hardworking.10. What does the author suggest people do in the last paragraph?A. Show understanding to imperfect things.B. Ask the children to respect their parents.C. Enjoy the over-cooked biscuits willingly.D. Make important decisions on your own.11. In which section of a magazine may this passage appear?A. History and culture.B. Family and relationship.C. Cuisine and health.D. Entertainment and sports.DIf you’re looking for a reason to care about tree loss, this summer’s record-breaking heat waves might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to arecent study. But tree cover in US cities is shrinking (缩减). A study published last year by the US Forest Service found that we lost 36 million trees annually from urban and rural communities over a five-year period. “If we continue on this path, cities will become warmer, more polluted and generally unhealthier for inhabitants,” said David Nowak, a senior US Forest Service scientist and co-author of the study. Nowak says there are many reasons why our tree cover is declining, including hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, insects and disease. But the one reason for tree loss that humans can control is sensible development.Nowak says there is a downside to trees too, such as pollen allergy (花粉过敏) or large tailing branches in storms, and people don’t like sweeping leaves. But, he says, there are ways cities and counties can manage trees to help communities thrive (繁荣). Urban forests especially need our help to replace fallen trees. Unlike ruralareas, it is very difficult for trees to repopulate themselves in a city environment with so much pavement and asphalt (沥青). “A lot of our native trees can’t actually find a place to drop a seed so they can regenerate,” explains Greg Levine, co-executivedirector of Trees Atlanta. “That’s why the community has to go in and actually plant a tree because the areas just aren’t natural anymore.”Nowak says the first step is caring for the trees on your own property (财产). “We think we pay for our house, and sowe must maintain it. But because we don’t pay for nature, we don’t need to. And that’s not necessarily true.”12. Why does the author mention “trees can lower summer daytime temperatures”?A. To tell the temperatures in summer are high.B. To explain the reason of tree loss.C. To tell trees are helpful.D. To introduce the topic.13. How can humans control tree loss according to Nowak?A. Develop cities in reasonable ways.B. Prevent fires form damaging trees.C. Improve climate to let trees grow.D. Decrease insects in cities.14. Why do forests in cities need our help?A. Because trees don’t grow in a city environment.B. Because native trees don’t drop seeds any more.C. Because trees in urban areas can’t regenerate naturally.D. Because humans want to plant more trees.15. What is the purpose of this passage?A. Describe the importance of trees in cities.B. Appeal people to protect trees in their surroundings.C. Ask people to plant trees with the author.D. Show the number of trees in theUSis declining.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。
2019-2020学年厦门市双十中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年厦门市双十中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ARed Tourism Sites inShanghaiThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Many Chinese people are planning to visit red tourism attractions in the coming summer vacation. The following are some red tourism sites inShanghai.Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew YouthRevolutionary magazineNew Youth,which created the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement, was established by Chen Duxiu inShanghaiin 1915. The editorial office moved toBeijingin 1917 when Chen Duxiu was head of liberal arts atPekingUniversitybut moved back toShanghaithree years later.Address: No. 2,100 Nanchang Road, Huangpu districtFormer Residence of Chen WangdaoThis three-story building was the home of famous scholar and educator Chen Wangdao. In 1920, Chen completed the first Chinese translation ofThe Communist Manifesto(共产党宣言). He also served as President of Fudan University from 1952 to 1977.Address:51 Guofu Road, Yangpu districtHuangpu Wharf (码头)HuangpuWharfin Yangpu district was the place for about 650 Chinese students who headed toFrancefrom March 1919 to December 1920 to further their studies. They included Zhou Enlai, later the first premier of thePeopledRepublicofChina, and Deng Xiaoping, later the leader of the PRC.Address:32 Qinhuangdao Road, Yangpu districtThe Memorial of the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party ofChinaThe two-story building was completed in 1920 as the residence of CPC founding member Li Hanjun. On July 23, 1921, thirteen members held their first national congress of the Communist Party of China here, marking the birth of the Party.Address:76 Xingye Road, Huangpu district1. When did the editorial office ofNew Youthreturn toShanghai?A. In 1915.B. In 1919.C. In 1920D. In 1921.2. What do we know about Chen Wangdao according to the text?A. He established theNew Youthmagazine.B. He first translatedThe Communist Manifestointo Chinese.C. He went toFrancefor further study.D. He held the first national congress of the CPC.3. Which site was the birthplace of the Communist Party of China?A. Former Site of the Editorial Department, of New Youth.B. Former Residence of Chen Wangdao.C.HuangpuWharf.D. The Memorial of the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC.BNextdoor，an online social network for neighbors，says it has attracted $60 million from early backers of technology giants，Google，Amazon and Facebook.The new investment，1ed by venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and investment firm Tiger Global Management，values Nextdoor at more than $500 million，said a personfamiliar with the matter.Nextdoor members make Facebook-style postings，giving or seeking recommendations for services such as babysitters and yard maintenance or local retailers and restaurants. They also post about community issues such as parking，crimeand safety，or items for sale or loan.The investment sum emphasizes the appeal of businesses that can tap into the growing use of mobile devices，as well as social networking Perhaps the best current example is Twitter，which is preparing for an initial public offering that values the company at up to about $11 billion.“We’re all spending more time with our screens，more engaged，but I think data shows we’re less connected，”said John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins，mentioning his own experience of knowing few of his neighbors. Nextdoor，with its ability to introduce neighbors to each other，helps people regain the sense of connection，he said.Early next year，Nextdoor plans to expand to Canada，followed by Great Britain，Australia，and South Africa，chief executive NiravTolia said. While Nextdoor has not yet have made any profit after two years of operations，Tolia said he is not worried.“If we look at the great companies at this stage，none of them started to monetize this early in their evolution. ”Tolia said. “It’s all about getting the product right. ”Eventually，Nextdoor plans to tap into local advertising，he said.Nextdoor is currently used in 22，527 neighborhoods across the United States，up from 5，694 a year ago. Including the latest funding round，it has raised just over $100 million.4. What attitude do the early backers of technology grant hold towards Nextdoor?A. They doubt its value.B. They think poorly of it.C. They are in favor of it.D. They are worried about it.5. What is mainly discussed about Nextdoor in Paragraph 3?A. Its members.B. Its service.C. Its value.D. Its location.6. What is the author’s purpose of mentioning Twitter in Paragraph 4?A. To support his viewpoint.B. To post an advertisement.C. To introduce a network.D. To makea public offer.7. How does Nirav Tolia feel about the future of Nextdoor?A. Curious.B. Upset.C. Cautious.D. Optimistic.CIt is not only praise or punishment that determines a child's level of confidence.There are some other important ways we shape our kids — particularly by giving instructions and commands in a negative or positive choice of words.For example, we can say to a child “Don't run into traffic！” or “Stay on the footpath close to me.” In using the latter, you will be helping your kids to think and act positively, and to feel competent in a wide range of situations, because they know what to do, and aren't scaring themselves with what not to do.Actually, it is all in the way the human mind works.What we think, we automatically rehearse.For example, ifsomeone offered you a million dollars not to think of a blue monkey for two minutes, you wouldn't be able to do it.When a child is told “Don't fall off the tree，” he will think of two things：“don't” and “fall off the tree”. That is, he will automatically create the picture of falling off the tree in his mind.A child who is vividly imagining falling off the tree is much more likely to fall off.So it is far better to use “Hold on to the tree carefully.”Clear, positive instructions help kids to understand the right way to do things.Kids do not always know how to be safe, or how to react to the warning of the danger in negative words.So parents should make their commands positive.“Sam, hold on firmly to the side of the boat” is much more useful than “Don't you dare to fall out of the boat？” or “How do you think I'll feel if you drown？” The changes are small but the difference is obvious.Children learn how to guide and organize themselves from the way we guide them with our words, so it pays to be positive.8. Positive choice of words helps kids to ________.A. learn in different situationsB. do things carefullyC. build up their confidenceD. improve their imagination9. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A. A child will act on what is instructed.B. One can't help imagining what is heard.C. A child will fall off the tree when told not to.D. One won't think of a blue monkey when given money.10. Which of the following commands helps kids to be safe?A. How do you think I'll feel if you get hurt?B. Don't play by the lake.C. Don't you dare to walk through the red light?D. Fasten your seat belt.11. The main idea of the passage is that ________.A. positive instructions guide kidsB. praise makes kids confidentC right instructions keep kids safe D. clear commands make kids differentDThe year 2020 will mark the beginning of the decade of the yold, or the “young old”, as the Japanese call people aged between 65 and 75. The traditional retirement age is 65. One might therefore expect peak retirement. By continuing to work, and staying socially engaged, the yold will change the world, as they have done several times before at different stages of their lives.The yold are more numerous, healthier and wealthier than previous generations of seniors. The yold arebusier, too. In short, the yold are not just any group of old people. They are challenging the traditional expectations of the retired as people who wear slippers and look after the grandchildren. That will influence consumer, service and financial markets.The over-60s are one of the fastest-growing groups of customers of the airline business. The yold are vital to the tourism industry because they spend much more, when taking a foreign holiday, than younger adults.But for all this to happen,three big things will have to change, under pressure from the yold themselves. The most important is public attitudes towards older people, and in particular the expectation that the old ought to be putting their feet up and quietly retiring into the background. Then, government policies will have to change, too. The retirement age in many rich countries is still below the age to which many people want to work. The effective retirement age (the age at which people actually leave the workforce) is usually even lower. Third, higher numbers of healthy yold people will require drastic changes in health spending. Most diseases of ageing are bestmetwith prevention and lifestyle changes. But only about 2%~3% of most countries’ health-care spending goes on prevention. That will have to rise, because although the yold will constitute a bulge of comparative health and activity over the next decade, by 2030 they will hit 75 and enter a long period of decline for which few rich countries are ready.12. What kind of people are the yold exactly?A. They are workaholics.B. They are full of energy.C. They enjoy being focused on.D. They like staying socially engaged.13. Why do the yold contribute to tourist industry?A. They like traveling more.B. They have more money.C. They consume more on travel.D. They have much free time.14. What’s the author’s attitude toward health-care spending on prevention?A. Unsatisfied.B. Subjective.C. Neutral.D. Active.15. What does the underlined word “met” in the fourth paragraph mean?A. dealt withB. come acrossC. satisfiedD. experienced.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。
福建省厦门市2019届高三下学期3月质量检查英语试题
福建省厦门市2019届高三下学期3月质量检查英语试题（word版）本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。
满分150分。
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1．Where did the woman go to last night?A．Her friend's home．B．A concert．C．A bar.2．How does the man go to work?A．By car．B．By bus．C．By bike．3．At what time will the woman meet her doctor?A．8:00．B．8:50．C．10:00．4．What drink does the woman prefer?A．Juice．B．Tea． C．Coffee.5．What does the man like to do most on the weekend?A．Go shopping．B．Play basketball．C．Do his homework.第二节（共15小题；每题1．5分，满分22．5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2019-2020学年厦门市双十中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析
2019-2020学年厦门市双十中学高三英语二模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AContact CCA's Special Programs to learn more about our wide range of credit and noncredit opportunities for academic and personal development.Summer ProgramAn exceptional 4-week program for students currently completing their study of high school.Earn 3 college credits!Our setting is CCA's Oakland campus, where studio-focused, college-level courses help you push beyond concepts to portfolio(作品集)－ready pieces. On-campus Housing & Scholarships available!Summer CoursesCCA offers about 35 for-creditdegree courses each summer, scheduled on theSan FranciscoandOaklandcampuses.Undergraduate and graduate students can work with a visiting artist, develop skills and stay on track for graduation by earning credits...all while still allowing time to visit family, work, travel, etc.For information about summer housing, please contact the Office of Residential Life at 510594722 or housing@ ca. edu.Summer StartSummer Start is a six-week program designed specifically for international undergraduate and graduate students. This is a for-credit program; students receive six credits towards their degree. During the program, you must live on CCA'sSan Franciscocampus.Tuition includes six units of discounted graduate college credit, which will include books, field trip expenses and one-on-one tutoring. Housing fees include six weeks at CCA's San Francisco Panoramic Residence.Company-Customized ProgramsCCA's Office of Special Programs can design customized workshops to develop and strengthen employee skills within your company. Customized programs have included:An Ideation Sketching class, for the design team of a national clothing retailer, scheduled Friday afternoons onSan Franciscocampus.Software-specific workshops, for designers from a national paper products and gifts retailer, scheduled in a two-day workshop format during the week on ourOaklandcampus.1.Who would most potentially apply for Summer Program?A.Employees in companies.B.International undergraduate and graduate students.C.High school graduates.D.Undergraduate and graduate students.2.What can students do if they take Summer Courses?A.Go on a field trip.B.Visit famous artists.C.Make some friends.D.Earn some credits.3.What are students required to do if they take Summer Start?A.Live on one of the campuses.B.Pay school fees in advance.C.Read as many books as possible.plete the courses on time.BDogs are often referred to as “man's best friend”. But MacKenzie, a four-pound Chihuahua (奇瓦瓦狗), who was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog competition, is making the world a better place for humans and animals alike. Often called the “Oscars for dogs”, the award recognizes dogs who make great contributions to society.This year's competition attracted over 400 competitors from across the country. While all were impressive, it was tiny MacKenzie who won the judges' hearts. Born at a rescue shelter in Hilton, New York, in 2013, she had a cleft palate (腭裂) that required her to be tube fed for the first year of her life. A life-saving operation, performed in 2014, gave her the ability to eat and drink independently, enabling the tiny dog to focus on doing what she loved most: taking care of others.The seven-year-old Chihuahua is now gainfully “employed” by the Mid Foundation, a Rochester, New York-based non-profit organization that shelters and cares for animals born with disabilities. MacKenzie's official job is “to provide love and care for baby rescue animals born with birth defects”. The Chihuahua is good at her joband hasnurturedmany different species-from puppies to kittens to turkeys, squirrels, birds and even a goat. She acts as their mother and teaches them how to socialize, play, and have good manners.In addition to her role as an animal caretaker, MacKenzie also has the important job of greeting the foundation's volunteers and friends. The incredible dog, who has lost her ability to bark, also visits area schools to help children understand physical disabilities in both animals and people. Her heart-warming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie worthy of America's top dog honor!4. What made MacKenzie American Hero Dog?A. Being man's best friend.B. Her struggle with disabilities.C. Rescuing animals with disabilities.D. Her contributions to a better world.5. What can we infer about MacKenzie from Paragraph 2?A. Her growth path was not easy.B. She was deserted by her owner.C. She was operated on at two years old.D. She still needs taking care of by others.6. What does the underlined word “nurtured” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Trained.B. Comforted.C. Tended.D. Abused.7. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. MacKenzie—The Most Hard-working DogB. MacKenzie—America's “Most Heroic Dog”C. Chihuahua—Inspiration of Positive EnergyD. Chihuahua—Appeal for Animals' ProtectionCAnOntarioteen is making waves by turning old fishing gear into new treasures. Since last year, Natalie, 15, hasbeen taking lost or thrown — away fishing nets and rope and transforming them into bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets and necklaces.Last year, Natalie was working on an assignment for her science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) class. As part of the assignment, she learned about “ghost nets”, which are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by people who fish.“They have huge effects on our environment. They can kill coral reefs and many animals,” said Natalie. “46 percent of the Pacific garbage is ghost gear.” The Great Pacific Garbage is a huge collection of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean betweenHawaiiandCalifornia.Natalie told her mom she wanted to do something to help. She got in touch with a handful of charities, including the Sea Protection Society and Coastal Action.After getting some shipments of ghost nets and rope from those organizations, Natalie, with the help of herfamily, started turning thediscardedgear into new artworks. “We've made bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets, and we've made necklaces, which also use beach glass in them,” she said. Natalie then started selling the artworks online, the crafty buying and selling website.She donated all her profits-minus a small sum of change to cover supplies — to the charities that donated fishing supplies to her. She's also been donating all the income from her non-profit business, called Nautical Waters, to charity. Natalie said she hoped to continue her passion for ocean life, with plans to study marine biology in university.8. How did Natalie help with ghost nets?A. By turning them into artworks.B. By asking support from her mother.C. By collecting money from charities.D. By selling ghost nets at a good price.9. What made Natalie decide to do something with ghost nets?A. To collect supplies for the artworks.B. To prepare for her study in university.C. To protect coral reefs and marine animals.D. To complete an assignment for her STEM class.10. What docs the underlined word “discarded" in Paragraph5refer to?A. Polluted.B. Rare.C. Waste.D. Discovered.11. What is the best title for the text.A. Ghost Nets Ready forSaleB. Charities Make a Big DifferenceC. Natalie's Passion for Ocean TreasuresD. TeenTurnsOld Fishing Nets into ArtworksDScientists often compare coral reefs(珊瑚礁) to underwater rainforests, yet unlike the leafy plant base of a forest, corals are animals. The soft creatures are naturally half-transparent and get their brilliant color1 from algae(藻类) living inside them. When corals experience stress from hot temperatures or pollution, theyhaltthe interdependent relationship with algae, typically pushing them out and turning white. Corals are still alive when they are white, but they're at risk and many eventually die, turning dark brown.Scientists around the world are looking for means to protect and maybe increase corals. One common option is to create more protected areas — essentially national parks in the ocean. Beyond nature preserves, some conservationists are looking to more hands-on methods. One research center in the Florida Keys is exploring a form of natural selection to keep corals remaining. The reef system in the Keys has been hit hard by climate change and pollution, which is especially tough, because corals there help support fisheries worth $ 100 million every year.To keep the wild ecosystem alive, Erinn Muller, the center's director, and her team are harvesting samples of the corals that survived the environmental stress naturally, keeping them to make them reproduce, and then reattaching them to the reef. They have 46,000 corals on plastic frames under the sea. So far, the center has regrown over 70,000 corals from five different species on damaged reefs.In The Bahamas, Ross Cunning, a research biologist at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, focuses on corals with genes that could make them natural candidates for restoration projects. He published a study of two Bahamian reefs, one that survived an extreme 2015 heat wave, and one that didn't. "We think their ability to deal with these higher temperatures is built into their genes," says Cunning. There's evidence of corals evolving more quickly to resist rapidly warming climate. The big question scientists need investigate, adds Gunning, is how much more heat corals can adapt to.12. What does the underlined word "halt" in the first paragraph mean?A. End.B. Develop.C. Strengthen.D. Weaken.13. What do Muller and her team do to save corals?A. Restore the damaged reefs.B. Grow corals by hand underwater.C. Create more protected areas.D. Move corals to unpolluted areas.14. What do Gunning's words suggest?A. Many corals have been genetically improved.B. Cooling down the waters is key to rescuing corals.C. Reasons for corals surviving heat waves are shocking.D. The highest temperature corals can survive is unclear.15. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Relationship between corals and algaeB. Efforts made to save coralsC. Impact of climate warming on coralsD. Survival crisis faced by coral reefs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。
福建省2019届高三质量检查测试英语试题 Word版含解析
2019年福建省高三毕业班质量检查测试英语试题本试卷共12页。
满分150分。
注意事项：1．答题前，考生务必在试题卷、答题卡规定的地方填写自己的准考证号、姓名。
考生要认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形码的“准考证号、姓名”与考生本人准考证号、姓名是否一致。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
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3．考试结束，考生必须将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A.￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.答案是C。
1. Why does the woman fail to go to the party?A. She’s been invited to a rock concert.B. She wants to meet her friends.C. She has to write a report.2. What did the woman go to London for?A. A tour.B. A vacation.C. A business trip.3. What does the man ask the woman to have?A. Orange juice.B. Some biscuits.C. A hamburger.4. What do you know about the woman?A. She is annoyed about something.B. She is worried about the man.C. She is satisfied with everything.5. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a cafe.B. On a plane.C. In a hospital.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。
2019年5月厦门市英语二检试卷附答案
2019年厦门市初中毕业班教学质量检测英语试卷满分: 150分考试时间: 120分钟)学校__________________姓名_____________________座位号________________ 考生注意:本试卷分为两大部分,第一部分(除16-20小题)为选择题,请考生将答案用2B 铅笔填涂在答题卡上;第二部分为非选择题,请考生将答案用0.5毫米的黑色签字笔书写在答题卡上。
第一部分(选择题)1,听音理解(共三节, 20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)第一节听句子听下面五个句子,从每小题所给的三幅图中选出与句子内容相符的选项(每个句子读两遍)11.单项选择从每小题所给的A. B.C三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的正确答案(每小题1分,满分15分)21. Ms. Yang often shares Chinese food and music_______foreigners.A. to В. for C. with22. - What is Zhang Lu's_________to language learning?-Never stop studying and work hard.A.serviceB. secretC. skill23. Mr.Smith often tells his son not to depend on_______________but himselfA. SomebodyB. anybodyC. nobody24. The Gruffalo is a(n)_____book. It has sold over 18 million copies up to now.A. PopularB. NormalC. different25. My good friend always listens________and gives me some advice.A. DirectlyB. carefullyC. quickly26. The UN______colorful activities on April 20 to celebrate Chinese Language Day.A. heldB. missedC. kept27. On World Environment Day, we _______notices to help people form a habit of sorting the waste.A. put outB. hand outC. bring out28.-- Did you buy a new phone last Sunday?--No, I______a folding smart phone next monthA. BoughtB. buyC. will buy29.--Sam, have you heard of Ehang 184?--Sure, it______to help us escape from the city's terrible traffic jams.A. InventedB. is inventingC. is invented30.--_______I use the Apps to do homework?--Sorry, you can't. It's bud for your eyes.A. MayB. NeedC. Mus31.-- The Wandering Earth is a hit China's sci-fi movie--Yes，________,there is no one better so far.A. in timeB. in factC. in case32.-How can I cut down driving time to Hong Kong from Zhuhai?--______you go throueh the HZMB, it will be the best choice.A. IfB. WhetherC. Though33. We will never forget the heroes____________lost their lives while fighting a forest fire.A. WhenB. whoC. Why34,--Chi is a traditional Chinese unit of length. Do you know______?--Yes, I chi is around 33.3 cm.A. how long a chi isB. what a chi is used forC where a chi is from35.-- Reading is a good hobby for students.--________.At least, the more you read, the more knowledge you will get .A. I don't careB. Sounds like funC. You have a pointIII.完形填空从每小题所给的A,B、C三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案(每小题1.5分,满分15分)"Is this real life? Is this just fantasy?" When Bohemian Rhapsody, the new film36 in theatre, the British band-Queen hit the whole world again. One of the main37 was their unique(特别的) sound for their time. And their style was quite special__38__ their music was more than rock&roll.Then it was their singer, Freddie Mercury. His onstage performances really impressed people in the great 39 concert-Live Aid in 1985. The main thing of the concert was to draw 40 to the hunger in the world. As much as $40 million was 41 for the starving(饥饿的) people in Africa It was a time to cool out .Some people may not like rock music because of its loud, fast beats. 42 , it does speak to the youth. They sing about topics of love, world peace and growing up. Their songs even are the favorite at the 43 events like Olympic Games. "We are the champions(冠军), my friend, we'll keep on fighting.." The power of the words fills your ears and 44 through body. Sweet music calms the tired, the sad, the 45 With strong words and wonderful melody, grand music fills people with great minds.36. A. came on B. came out C. came over37. A. results B. records C. reasons38. A. unless B. when C. because39. A. charity B. business C. ticket-free40. A. education B. attention C. instruction41. A. raised B. paid C. sent42. A. Besides B. Especially C. However43. A. culture B. sports C. science44. A. spreads B. looks C. carries45. A. moved B. peaceful C. nervousIV.阅读理解(共两节,满分45分)第一节阅读以下A、B、C、D四篇短文,根据短文内容,从题中所给A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳答案(每小题2分,满分40分)AStuart works in a police station. There is a lot of pressure at work and he is busy catching thieves nearly every day.One day, he felt stressed out and decided to take a long, hot bath to relax himself. He filled the bathtub with water and slowly laid down in it. A few minutes passed. Just as Stuart started feeling comfortable, the doorbell rang. He didn't want to leave the bathtub. But he still got out, put on his slippers and robe(浴衣) and went to the door.A salesman at the door wanted to know if he needed any shoes. He shouted "No!" at the salesman and shut the door. He already had a good pair of shoes. Because of the salesman, he had to leave his comfortable bathtub!When he returned to the bathroom, the doorbell rang again. Still in his slippers and robe, Stuart started for the door. He took one step, slipped on the wet floor, fell backward, and hit his back against the hard bathtub.While in great pain, Stuart struggled into(挣扎着穿上) his clothes and drove to the doctor.After examining him, the doctor said, "You know, you're lucky. Nothing is broken. But you need to relax... Why don't you go home and take a long, hot bath?"46. What does Stuart do?A. A doctor.B. A driver.C. A policeman.D. A salesman.47. How many times did the doorbell ring when Stuart took a bath?A. OnceB. TwiceC. Three timesD. Four times48. What did Stuart do before the salesman came?A. He laid down in the bathtub.B. He sold a pair of shoes.C. He was examined carefully"slipped"mean?D. He drove to the hospital.49. What does the underlined word “slipped” mean?50. What might be the best title?A. Go to the door again.B. Buy a good pair of shoesC. Drive to the doctor.D. Take a long, hot bath.B51. Which final word did Sukanya Roy spell correcily in 2011?A. Cymotrichous.B. Guetapens.C. Knaidel.D. Feuilleton.52. Who can compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee?A. Jack, 14 years old.B. Kelly, 16 years old.C. Tony, 18 years old.D. Cathy, 20 years old.53. Which student won the competition by spelling the word "marocain"?A. Vanya Shivashankar.B. Nihar Saireddy Janga.C. Ananya Vinay.D. Karthik Nemmani.54. What do the students do in Round 1?A. Win scholarships.B. Get cash prizes.C. Take a written test.D. Have oral competitions.55. Which is TRUE about the Scripps National Spelling Bee?A. It has begun since 2008.B. It is a popular spelling competition.C. The winning word was confidence.D.The winner in 2010 was Kavya ShivashankarJust like a movie, a dream has a story to tell and it has something to do with your life.Dreams are like scenes in a movie. So, take a closer look at your dreams, your dreams may be telling you something. Dreams can open doors into your world.Flying is a positive symbol in a dream. Flying in dreams may mean success, confidence, and "being on top of it all."Monsters in dreams often show fears. For Jason, the monsters may stand for the adults who control his life. Or it may mean Jason's fears about growing up and he is very upset.Here are some other common symbols in dreams:Mountains: Mountains are difficulties. so to dream of successfully climbing a mountain can show a true feeling of achievement.Big waves: Water is peaceful in life. But a big wave(波浪) in dreams probably means an emotional(情感的) worry.Food:Food is a symbol of knowledge, because it nourishes the body just as information nourishes the brain. However, it could just be food.According to Scientific American, an American science magazine, dreaming is a way to create a memory of your current(当前的) emotion. You may dream the same things again and again. They are like a bridge which connects your experience with your emotion and memories. They will help you get a better understanding ofyourself.56. What might Martha's dream tell her?A. She may be afraid of flyingB.She may like flying a lotC. She may be very successful.D. She may be very upset57. What does the underlined word "it" refer to?A. MovieB. Dream.C. Story.D. Life.58. If you dream of climbing mountains successfully, how may you feel?A. AfraidB. Peaceful.C. WorriedD. Satisfied.59. What might happen to Jason before he slept according to his dream?A. He went swimming in the pool with friends.B. He was forced to take after-school classes.C. He felt very confident about his schoolwork.D. He read a book about making Russian soup.60. What can you learn from the passage?A. Jason chased the monster in his dream.B. Food in a dream means the fear of life.C. You won't dream about the same things again.D. You may know more about yourself from dreams.DThere are always people who have a hero dream in mind. Although they lived thousands of miles away from each other, the two dream-makers Stan Lee and Jin Yong made their heroes well-known to the whole world.Stan Lee, the father of Marvel Comics created a dreamworld with a list of superheroes, including Spider-Man andIron Man.In the early '60s, with the help of artists such as JackKirby, he created more human superheroes who lived in thereal world. They were not as perfect s the heroes at thattime and they fought against everyday difficulties. Fromthen on. Marvel characters are known the world over. Marvel films and TV series(连续剧) have become huge successes.Just as his favorite saying Excelsior! which means moving on, he kept working for his superhero dream to the end of his life.Jin Yong was considered as one of the greatestkongfu novel writers in China. And for manypeople, he made a jianghu that they could run into.Jin wrote all of his 15 wuxia books between1955 and 1972. While the values and tastes ofreaders have changed greatly, his books and the heroes he created continue to attract people. His works have been made into movies. TV series and even video games .Jin is very good at using the language. His stories are always full of rich history; kongfu is described in detail(细节). Boston University professor Petrus Liu said, "He turns novels into an encyclopedia of Chinese history, medicine, geography,philosophy(哲学) Nobody ever does that."61. Why were Stan Lee's superheroes different in the early '60s?A. Because they were perfect heroesB. Because they were like humans.C. Because they were very successful.D. Because they were much stronger.62. If you were a big fan of Stan Lee, what would you post on your Weibo?A. I fell in love with kongfu after I read his books.B. Jack Kirby is Stan Lee's best superhero in movies.C. I am always dreaming of being a hero in his Jianghu.D. He changed the way we look at heroes.#Excelsior!#63. How long did it take Jin Yong to finish all his wuxia books?A. 15 yearsB. 17 years.C. 19 yearsD. 21 years64. What does the underlined word "encyclopedia" mean in Chinese?A.百科全书B.中国历史C.医学丛书D.地理图册65. What did Stan Lee and Jin Yong have in common?A. They both told historical storiesB. They both fought against difficulties.C. They both created many heroes.D. They both made famous TV series.第二节阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项,使短文通顺、连贯,意思完整。
福建省厦门市2019届高三第二次质量检测考试(含听力)英语试题
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
11. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Practice more.B. Drive slower.C. Submit her application.
A. Delivering a lecture.B. Inviting some experts.C. Introducing a program.
第二部分阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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Many of the most striking beasts on the planet come in only two colors: black and white.These high-contrast markings represent some of the nature's most diverse evolutionary choices.For some animals, black -and- white coloring is a way to warn off natural enemies. For others, to keep insects away. For still others, it creates a clever cover. Spend some time exploring what science has discovered about these animals’ appearances, and you will see that basic black and white isn't so basic after all.
2019-2020学年厦门一中高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案解析
2019-2020学年厦门一中高三英语第二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ACome and enjoy Vivaldi's TheFour Seasonsperformed by live musicians!Tickets△Zone A Sating (Excellent Visibility, $75)△Zone B Seating (Great Visibility, $60)△Zone C Seating (Good Visibility, $45)△Zone D Seating (Restricted Visibility, 30)Zone A and Zone B audiences will get the chance to take pictures with the performers on the stage after the show.Highlights* A beautiful venue bathed in candlelight.*Classical music performance by the Angel Strings quartet*A safe and socially-distanced event, ensuring you are comfortable and at ease.General Info*Dates and times: Various dates, at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm (select during purchase).*How long: 65 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the start time. We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the event, as late entry is not permitted.*Where: Events on Oxlade*Age requirement: Must be 8 years old or older to attend. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.*Please note: The 6:30 pm seating will take place during daylight hours outdoors, and the space will not be that dark. In the case of rain, the event will be moved to the indoor area of the venue.DescriptionWhether you're looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience, this performance is for you. You don't need to know all things about Vivaldi to enjoy the evening; simply sit back and admire the wonderful atmosphere and the pieces you'll hear.Join our musicians for an evening under the stars, and prepare to be taken into the clouds with Vivaldi' s most treasured masterpieces!1.What can someone with a $45 ticket do?A.Perform on the stage.B.Enjoy good visibility.C.Select a seat in Zone B.D.Take photos with the musicians.2.What should potential audiences keep in mind?A.Arrive at the venue on time.B.Learn about Vivaldi in advance.C.The performance lasts 45 minutes.D.The event will be canceled if it rains.3.What do we know about the 8:30 p.m. performance?A.It welcomes children under the age of 8.B.Its performers differ on different dates.C.Its stage will be decorated with candles.D.It will be shown in the indoor area of the venue.BThe first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a faulty heart. We tried to slow it down with treatment, but it suddenly stopped beating completely. Later, whenever I would have a case like that one, I found myself second-guessing my clinical management. However, it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.In a working paper, Emory University researchers found that when doctors delivering a baby have a bad result, they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient, often unnecessarily and sometimes with worse results.Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences, thefalloutfrom second-guessing appears especially large for us. A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed (开药) warfarin, the physician was about 20% less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes (中风). However, if a patient was not on warfarin and had a stroke physicians were still no more likely to prescribe warfarin to their other patients.These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors. In the blood-thinner study, doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm (prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient) and less affected by letting harm happen (not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke). Yet a stroke is often morepermanent and damaging than a bleed.But this phenomenon is not unique to medicine. ''Overreaction to Fearsome Risks'' holds true for broader society.For instance, sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions. Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and, according to the study, such a change was probably unnecessary given the extremely small risk of such an attack happening.Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational (不理性的) thinking when processing information, bad events and mistakes. As much as we don't want to cause an unfortunate event to happen again, we need to be aware that a worst situation that can be imagined doesn't necessarily mean we did anything wrong. When we overthink, we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced. Instead, we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.I have treated dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses as my first patient, who died more than a year ago. Instead of second-guessing myself, I trusted my clinical instinct (本能) and stayed the course. Every one of those patients survived. You should trust your instinct in your life, too.4. The first two paragraphs suggest that________.A. bad medical outcomes affect doctorsB delivering babies can be difficult workC. some doctors are not very experiencedD. doctors sometimes make silly mistakes5. In the blood-thinner study, doctors________.A. tend to prescribe less effective medicineB. are more concerned about the patients' safetyC. become less confident in writing a prescriptionD. believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding6. What does the underlined word ''fallout'' in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. ResultB. BenefitC. DifferenceD. Absence7. The author will probably agree that________.A. we should not doubt our own decisionsB. our experience will pave way for our futureC. humans are emotional and irrational on the wholeD. instincts don't necessarily lead to wrong directionsCBritish anthropologists (人类学家) Russell Hill and Robert Barton of the University of Durham, after studying the results of one-on-one boxing, tae kwon do, Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling matches at the Olympic Games, conclude that when two competitors are equally matched in fitness and skill, the athlete wearing red is more likely to win.Hill and Barton report that when one competitor is much better than the other, colour has no effect on the result. However, when there is only a small difference between them, the effect of colour is enoughtipthe balance. The anthropologists say that the number of times red wins is not simply by chance, but that these results are statistically significant.Joanna Setchell, a primate (灵长目动物) researcher at the University of Cambridge, has found similar results in nature. She studies the large African monkeys known as mandrills. Mandrills have bright red noses that stand out against their white faces. Setchell’s work shows that the powerful males — the ones who are more successful with females — have a brighter red nose than other males.As well as the studies on primates by Setchell, another study shows the effect of red among birds. In an experiment, scientists put red plastic rings on the legs of male zebra finches and this increased the birds’ success with female zebra finches, Zebra finches already have bright red beaks (鸟喙), so this study suggests that, as with Olympic athletes, an extra flash of red is significant. In fact, researchers from theUniversityofGlasgowsay that the birds’ brightly coloured beaks are an indicator of health. Jonathan Blount, a biologist, andhis colleagues think they have found proof that bright red or orange beaks attract females because they mean that the males are healthier. Nothing in nature is simple, however, because in species such as the blue footed booby, a completely different colour seems to give the male birds the same advantage with females.Meanwhile, what about those athletes who win in their events while wearing red? Do their clothes give them an unintentional advantage? Robert Barton accepts that “that is the implication” of their findings. Is it time for sports authorities to consider new regulations on sports clothing?8. According to their research. Hill and Barton conclude that ________.A. the colour of clothing has an effect on most sport eventsB. red should be the choice of colour for clothing in sportsC. red plays a role when competitors are equally capableD. athletes perform better when surrounded by bright red9. The underlined word “tip” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.A. achieveB. advanceC. keepD. change10. The example of the blue footed booby proves that ________.A. male birds use different body parts to draw attentionB. red is not the only colour to attract female birdsC. blue gives female birds the same advantageD. blue can indicate how healthy a bird is11. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The colour red gives male animals the most advantage.B. Male zebra finches prefer to have red plastic rings on their legs.C. Rules on sports clothing are going to be changed.D. Athletes wearing red may have an advantage over their opponents.DI dropped out of college after my first year. Three years later, I returned to college after having been stuck in a dead-end job, working at a department store. I saw school as my way out. But I quickly found myself up against the same problems that had caused me to give up before. I was in over my head with college-level algebra (代数) and a heavy workload of reading and writing homework. In addition, I was still unsure of my career (职业) direction。
福建省2019届高三毕业班质量检查测试英语试题(解析版)
2019 年福建省高三毕业班质量检查测试英语试题本试卷共 12 页。
满分 150 分。
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第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7. 5分）听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、 C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
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例： How much is the shirt?A. ￡ 19.15.B.￡ 9.18.C.￡ 9.15.答案是 C。
1.Why does the woman fail to go to the party?A. She ’ s been invited to a rock concert.B. She wants to meet her friends.C. She has to write a report.2.What did the woman go to London for?A. A tour.B. A vacation.C. A business trip.3. What does the man ask the woman to have?A. Orange juice.B. Some biscuits.C. A hamburger.4. What do you know about the woman?A. She is annoyed about something.B. She is worried about the man.C. She is satisfied with everything.5. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a cafe.B. On a plane.C. In a hospital.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。