高三英语下学期摸底考试试题3
2023届陕西省咸阳市高三下学期三模英语试题及参考答案
咸阳市2023年高考模拟检测（三）英语试题注意事项：1. 本试卷共10页, 全卷满分150分, 答题时间为120分钟；2. 答卷前, 考生须准确填写自己的姓名、准考证号, 并认真核准条形码上的姓名、准考证号；3. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用2B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, 再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后, 监考员将答题卡按顺序收回, 装袋整理；试题不回收。
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. What was the problem with the party?A. The food.B. The decoration.C. The music.2. Where did Emily learn to speak Spanish?A. In university.B. In Mexico.C. In high school.3. Why didn’t the woman see the movie?A. She was with her family.B. She disliked this type of movie.C. She was working.4. What will the man do?A. Pick up the mail.B. Go shopping.C. Remind his mother.5. What is the woman’s problem?A. There will be too many tasks for her.B. She couldn’t contact the man.C. Her phone’s not working.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。
高三英语下学期第三次模拟考试试卷含解析 试题(共37页)
HY2021--2021学年下学期高三三模英语(yīnɡ yǔ)试卷本套试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两局部。
满分是150分。
考试时间是是120分钟。
第一卷 (选择题一共100分)第一局部听力〔一共两节，满分是30分〕第一节〔一共 5 小题；每一小题 1.5 分，满分是 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三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间是来答复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. What will the woman do in San Juan?A. Eat out.B. Learn to dance.C. Go to nightclubs.2. What happened to the woman last night?A. Her car broke dow n.B. She couldn’t fall asleep.C. She was woken up bya phone call.3. Why will the man go to Japan?A. To teach in a school.B. To take a trip.C. To learn Japanese.4. What does the man want the woman to do?A. Take care of his bird.B. Help him with his work.C. Go out of town with him.5. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. Where Joyce comes from.B. What Joyce’s hometown is like.C. Why Joyce’s hometown is boring.第二节〔一共15小题；每一小(yī xiǎo)题1.5分，满分是22.5分〕听下面5段对话或者独白。
高三英语下学期三模(三模)考试试题
位敦市安定阳光实验学校 5月考试卷高三英语（满分150分，完卷时间120分钟） 2013.5考生注意：1．本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两。
全卷共10页。
2．答第Ⅰ3．第Ⅰ卷（1-16小题，25-80小题）由机器阅卷，答案必须涂写在答题卡上。
考生将代表正确答案的小方格用铅笔涂黑。
注意试题题号和答题纸编号一一对，不能错位。
答案需要更改时，必须将原选项擦去，重选择。
答案不能涂写在试卷上，涂写在试卷上一律不给分。
第Ⅰ卷中的第17-24小题，第81-84小题和第Ⅱ卷的试题，其答案用钢笔或圆珠笔写在答题纸上，如用铅笔答题，或写在试卷上也一律不给分。
第I卷（105分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At a laundry. B. At a hotel. C. At a restaurant.D. At a supermarket.2. A. Cooking. B. Driving. C. Reading. D.Walking.3. A. Driving. B. Reading. C. Shopping. D. Walking.4. A. A hairdresser. B. A waitress.C. A police officer.D. An insurance agent.5. A. A yellow light. B. A road accident.C. A robbery.D. A TV program.6. A. They will go swimming. B. They will climb mountains.C. They will buy some clothes.D. They will watch a video.7. A. He prefers to eat out. B. He wants to order the food.C. He doesn't like Japanese food.D. He wants to pay forthe meal.8. A. Tony made the decision for a good reason. B. Tony should continue his science class.C. Tony should try to choose another course.D. Tony could havefound a better reason.9. A. Go to find a job at the book store. B. Attend the opening ceremony.C. Buy some books at the bookstore.D. Open a book store of herown.10. A. There are not enough waitresses. B. It is crowded with customers.C. The service there is too slow.D. One of the waitresses broke her hand.Section BDirections: In section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Brighton. B. Bristol. C. London. D.Liverpool.12. A. 15. B. 19. C. 24. D. 50.13. A. By having the highest number of residents.B. By having people eat health food and take exercise.C. By having people walk or cycle to work every day.D. By having personal trainers and yoga clubs.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Woman Missing After Tornado Hits Town.B. Injured Woman and Missing Cat Result of Tornado.C. Frightening Storm Causes Damage.D. Woman Offering Reward for Missing Cat.15. A. He kept shouting and crying for help.B. He broke the window with a fire extinguisher.C. He knocked on the garbage disposal (粉碎机).D. He signaled for help through the window.16. A. A Canadian family was lost after their car broke down on weekend drive.B. The family had to feed on raw food as they were trapped in the mountain.C. The whole family had to stay inside the car because of the snow storm.D. The father walked 15 miles to get help and finally rescued the whole family.Section CDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fulfill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write no more than THREE WORDS for each answer. II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. People in the United States honor their parents _____ two specialdays: Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June.A. ofB. withC. byD. in26. Understanding the cultural habit of another nation, especially _____containing as many different subcultures as the United States, isa complex task.A. oneB. the oneC. thatD. such27. --Jack, take more clothes when going camping. It _____ be very cold in the mountains.-- Thank you, Mum. I will.A. canB. shouldC. shallD. must28. A knock at the door again! It was the third time someone _____ me that evening.A. has interruptedB. had interruptedC. interruptedD. would have interrupted29. Increased leisure time in the United Stated has not changed the idea_____ work and play are distinct activities.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. whether30. There is little point in _____ grammatical rules without understanding them.A. reciteB. to reciteC. recitedD. reciting31. _____ makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solvingproblems is a painful one.A. WhatB. HowC. ThatD. Which32. It’s reported by the end of this month that the output of cars inthe factory _____ by about 12%.A. has risenB. will be risingC. has been risingD. will have risen33. _____ that I didn’t know what to say to comfort her.A. So sad she lookedB. So sad did she lookC. So sadly she lookedD. So sadly did she look34. She was always combing her long hair, waiting for people _____ howbeautiful it was and how her skin was soft.A. sayingB. to sayC. to have saidD. having said35. During the reconstruction of the our city, many modern tall buildingssprang up _____ old shabby houses were torn down．A. in whichB. whatC. whereD. when36. Some people take the view _____ a newspaper is like a store with manywindows, each of _____ should be dressed to the same high standard.A. /, whichB. that, thatC. which, thatD. that, which37. Both of the American parties were facing a crisis _____ neither hasfigured out a message that speaks across racial lines.A. thatB. becauseC. ifD. when38. The national debt of Greece has reached 20% of its GDP, ______ theactual breakdown of the country’s economy.A. to indicateB. indicatedC. indicatingD. having indicated39. _____ in Chinese culture, dragons are considered to control rainfall,decide when and where the rain falls. In addition, the dragon is a symbol of imperial power.A. Deeply rootedB. Deep rootingC. Rooted deepD. Rooting deeply40. The electrician explained to us _____ electricity played an important part in our daily life.A. what was it thatB. why was it thatC. what it was thatD. why it was thatSection BDirections:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. life-threateningB. banC. sneezingD. protectE.pricelessF. allergyG. instructionH. unlikelyI. totallyJ.emergencyAt the beginning of last year, I wrote a column that questioned whether the increase in food allergies among children was a matter of overreporting. It began with this carefully calibrated (已校准的) thought: “Your kid doesn’t have a(n) __41__ to nuts. Your kid has a parent who needs to feel special.” After that, I got a little unpleasant.The column was not the first thing that came to mind after my1-year-old son Laszlo started __42__, then breaking out in hives, then rubbing his eyes, then crying through welded-shut eyes, then screamingand, finally, vomiting (呕吐) a lot at the entrance of the Children’s Hospital __43__ room an hour after eating his first batch of blended mixed nuts. But it was the second thing. Because after my nut-allergy column came out, many parents wrote me violent e-mails saying they hoped that one day I would have a child with __44__ allergies. I realized I was learning a terrible but __45__ lesson: it’s really mean to wis h food allergies on a kid who isn’t even born yet.After this case, __46__ on using an EpiPen (肾上腺素) and shock at the fact that the Children’s Hospital contains a McDonald’s, we went home. Sitting up at 3 in the morning, I found myself __47__ believing in the nut-allergy infectiousness. I was ready to __48__ nuts from schools, parks and all the blue states, since I was __49__ to go to any of the other ones. I started to think that Jenny McCarthy was right about all kinds of things, even acting choices.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Every year more people recognize that it is wrong to kill wildlife for “sport”. Progress in this direction is __50__ because shooting is not a sport for watching, and only those few who take part realize the cruelty and __51__.The number of gunners, however, grows rapidly. Children too young to develop proper judgments through __52__ thought are led along way away by their gunning parents. They __53__ advertisements of gun producers who describe shooting as good for their health and gun-carrying as a way of putting redder blood in the veins (血管). They are persuaded by gunner magazines with stories __54__ the chase and the kill. In school they view motion pictures which are __55__ meant to teach them how to deal with arms safely and which are actually designed to __56__ a desire to own a gun. Wildlife is disappearing because of shooting and because of the loss of wildland habitat. Habitat loss will continue with our increasing population, but can we slow the loss of wildlife caused by __57__? There doesn’t seem to be any chance if the serious condition of our birds is not improved.Wildlife belongs to everyone and not to the gunners alone. Although most people do not shoot, they seem to __58__ shooting for sport because they know little or nothing about it. The only answer, then, is to bring the __59__ about sport shooting to the great majority of people.Now, it is time to realize that animals have the same __60__ to life as we do and that there is nothing __61__ or right about a person with a gun shooting the harmless and beautiful __62__. The gunners like to describe what they do as character-building, but we know that to woundan animal and watch it __63__ the pain of dying can make nobody happy. If they would have you believe, gun-carrying and killing improve human-character, perhaps we should __64__ war.50. A. rapid B. frightening C. slow D. great51. A. attraction B. violence C. prospect D. motion52. A. deep B. independent C. subconscious D. emotional53. A. are subjected to B. are obliged to C. are adapted to D. are reduced to54. A. criticizing B. approving C. honoring D. admitting55. A. deliberately B. supposedly C. necessarily D. eventually56. A. publicize B. withdraw C. increase D. stimulate57. A. polluting B. shooting C. infecting D. feeding58. A. forgive B. consider C. replace D. exchange59. A. result B. meaning C. background D. truth60. A. taste B. experience C. right D. problem61. A. considerate B. fair C. delicate D. beneficial62. A. beast B. rabbits C. targets D. creatures63. A. get over B. drop out C. go through D. turn away64. A. discourage B. agree C. eliminate D. encourageSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)A cold and wet summer across the UK has caused a “dramatic fall” in the amount of honey produced by British bees, a survey of beekeepers has revealed.Yields are down 72% compared to 2011, research by the British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA) suggested. The majority of those surveyed said the rain and cold weather was the main reason the harvest was poor. More than 2,700 beekeepers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland were surveyed in the BBKA’s annual Honey Survey. The honey harvest was lowest in London, where hives produced an average of 2.5kg of honey. In Northern Ireland, hives yielded the highest average of 11.7kg of honey - but the figure is only half the amount normally produced by bees in the area. Earlier this year, the cold and wet conditions forced the organization to issue a mid-summer warning to feed honey bee colonieswith sugar syrup if necessary to avoid starvation.A hard summer in 2012 may mean there are fewer honey bees in 2013. Honey bees produce honey as a food store. Normally, this store would be enough to see them through the winter months. The BBKA warned the worst may be yet to come, as a lack of food for bees and wet conditions mean breeding queens have been unable to produce a large enough brood to see colonies through the winter. Bad weather in spring prevented honey bees in many areas from collecting nectar (花蜜) from early flowering crops such as oil seed rape, and the rain continued in many places throughout June and July preventing honey bees from feeding on later crops.In London, where yields were hardest hit, beekeeping experts said that in addition to the bad weather there was a lack of food for bees in the city. Angela Woods, secretary of the London Beekeepers’ Association, said: “Rather than putting beehives on office roofs, we encourage companies in London who want to help to look at different ways of supporting bees and beekeepers.Tim Lovett, the BBKA’s public affairs director said, “there has been greater emphasis on “training and developing” beekeepers in recent years. We need more resources to put into training, education and bee health research, to continue to support our honey bees and other pollinators. Well trained beekeepers are better equipped to deal with the adverse conditions we have seen this year. Without training, this year’s situation might have been a lot worse.65. Which of the following may have the closest meaning to the underlinedword “colonies” in P2?A. areasB. territoriesC. possessionsD. groups66. What is the most probable cause of a great decline in honey yield?A. Bees are not well kept.B. Bees can not adapt the natural change.C. The weather is bad and bees lack food.D. Bees can hardly collect nectar from flowering crops.67. According to Tim Lovett, to continue to support our honey bees andother pollinators, people should _______.A. put more resources into trainingB. focus on usual training and developingC. train bees to adapt different weather conditionsD. educate people to protect bees and take better care of them68. The passage is mainly about _______.A. the fall of the yield of honeyB. the cause of the fall of honeyC. the supposed solution to honey fallD. the research on honey producing(B)Discover A World of Opportunity!What will it be like to work for this Hilton Brand?With thousands of hotels in more than 80 countries, Hilton Worldwide offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travelers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget.If you understand the importance of a proper welcome and know how to offer an exceptional hospitality experience, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Team Member with Hilton Worldwide. Because it’s with Hilton Worldwide where we never forget the reason we’re here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike. We're Hilton Worldwide. Welcome.What are we looking for?Native and Mandarin SpeakerAt least 5 years of management experience in hospitality, Food & Beverage. (F&B Director, Executive Chef).A proven track record of successful multi-property Food & Beverage experiences, international and multi-cultural F&B exposure.Analytical and creative ability to understand, articulate and create a business relation for unique and profitable initiatives.A passion for customer service and quality as well as people relation.Sound business judgment and creative decision maker.Good knowledge of Food & Beverage and experience in food products, cooking techniques, beverage trends, catering and restaurant management.Have a sound knowledge in International and local cuisines with culinary experience in multi complex F&B outlets and catering.Understand kitchen and restaurant production and service logic and planning. Have a good interest / exposure in F&B customer service and procedure from restaurants to bars and catering.An individual who combines a confident, self-starting, high performance orientation with a track record that reflects a “can do” attitude and that “almost” is not good enough.The interpersonal skills to influence motivate and energize.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.What benefits will I receive?Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and holiday entitlement. As an employee you will become a member of the Hilton Club which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners. We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.69. What position is described in the passage?A. Cook, Food & Beverage DepartmentB. Director, FinanceC. Senior Manager, Food & Beverage OperationsD. Personal Assistant for GM70. Which is unnecessary for the interviewees?A. Good knowledge of international cuisines.B. Experience in hotel management.C. Excellent communication skills.D. Interest in procedure from restaurants to bars.71. Employees in Hilton can ___________.A. be given a hotel roomB. enjoy discounts in any other hotelC. buy products free of chargeD. have chances to spend holiday(C)Men and women are still treated unequally in the workplace. Women continue to earn less, on average, for the same performance, and they remain underrepresented in top jobs. Research has shown that both conscious and subconscious biases (偏见) contribute to this problem. But we’ve discovered another, subtler source of inequality: Women often don’t get what they want and deserve because they don’t ask for it. In three separate studies, we found that men are more likely than women to negotiate for what they want. This can be costly for companies—andit requires management intervention.The first study found that the starting salaries of male MBAs who had recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon were 7.6%, or almost $4,000, higher on average than those of female MBAs from the same program. That’s because most of the women had simply accepted the employer’s initial salary offer; in fact, only 7% had attempted to negotiate. But 57% of their male counterparts—or eight times as many men as women—had asked for more.Another study tested this gender difference in the lab. Subjects were told that they would be observed playing a word game and that they would be paid between $3 and $10 for playing. After each subject completed the task, an experimenter thanked the participant and said, “Here’s $3. Is $3 OK?” For the men, it was not OK, and they said so. Their requests for more money exceeded the women’s by nine to one.The largest of the three studies surveyed several hundred people over the Internet, asking respondents about the most recent negotiations they’d attempted or initiated and when they expected to negotiate next. The study showed that men place themselves in negotiation situations much more often than women do and regard more of their interactions as potential negotiations.There are several reasons accounting for the phenomenon. First, women often are socialized from an early age not to promote their own interests and to focus instead on the needs of others. The messages girls receive—from parents, teachers, other children, the media, and society in general—can be so powerful that when they grow up they may not realize that they’ve internalized this behavior, or they may realize it but not understand how it affects their willingness to negotiate. Women tend to assume that they will be recognized and rewarded for working hard and doing a good j ob. Unlike men, they haven’t been taught that they can ask for more.72. According to this passage, what causes the inequality in the workplace?A. social biasB. women’s poorer working abilityC. women’s worse academic backgroundD. women’s less negotiating73. Which can be the result of the following survey, according to Para 4?When do you expect to negotiate next?74. Which of the following statements is not true?A. Women accept the employer’s initial salary offer willingly.B. Men tend to ask for more money than woman.C. Women care more about other’s interest instead of themselves’.D. Men believe that the better they work, the better they’re paid.AMFBMFCMFDMFM-----Male F------Female75. What will be discussed in the following paragraph?A. The suggestions given to women.B. The warnings to men.C. Another reason for women’s not asking.D. Another reason for men’s asking.Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.A. Heavy pressure on airlinesB. airlines’ worrying situation and futureC. inevitable fuel costsD. impossible cheap flightsE. low-cost airlines’ ways to keep fares lowF. Ryanair’s new policy76. ___________________British travelers already thinking twice about flying to Europe this summer because of the falling value of the pound received more bad news yesterday with indications that the era of cheap flights may be drawing to an end.77. ___________________Soaring fuel costs have put airlines under financial pressure which, analysts say, will inevitably be passed on to passengers through increased ticket prices, fuel surcharges and baggage check-in fees. The warnings follow a wave of air line bankruptcies in the UK and the US, and the pressure on the airlines has been most acute this year as the global oil price rose from $ 80 a barrel to nearly $120.78. ___________________Ryanair became the latest airline to pass that pain on to customers yesterday when it raised the cost of putting bags in the hold and checking in at airports. Passengers on Europe’s largest budget carrier will have to pay 16 a bag and 8 to use a check-in desk on return journeys from Monday. Fuel accounts for a quarter of airline budgets and the resulting financial, squeeze has triggered warnings that major carriers could go to the wall or be forced to merge with rivals to survive. Ryanair is trying to play down its latest charge increases because it is the second time Ryanair has raised baggage costs this year to cover the rising cost of fuel, which is expected to account for nearly half of its costs next year.79. ___________________“Their earnings are greatly affected by the fuel price, so they need to do everything they possibly can to a lleviate that cost pressure,” said Andrew Lohbenberg, an analyst at ABN Amro, “But low-cost airlines refuse to impose them, instead preferring to cover their costs through add-on charges for checking in, in-flight food and car rental deals.”80. ___________________However, industry experts say higher bag check-in costs are inevitable if the cost of oil stays around its current level. Ryanair and low-cost rival Easy Jet will try to leave fares untouched, becausecheap tickets are the key part of a no-frills（不提供不必要的服务）business model that uses bargain fares to pack passengers on to airplanes and then making profits from them with add-ons (附加物). “They cannot afford to raise fares. It would break their model.” said Strickland. “Occupancy would fall and they will not make enough money to cover increased fuel costs.” Ryanair has already warned that profits could fall by as much as 50% this year due to the fuel situation, while Easy Jet shares were hit recently when it said it would miss its full-year profit targets if fuel stayed at the current price.The threat to the industry is at its most serious since the incident of September 11, analysts have warned. The global airline industry is barely profitable.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Tea, the second most popular drink throughout the world and the national drink of China, is now receiving ever-growing threats from canned beverage, bottled water and instant powdered coffee or other sorts of soft drinks. Due to high-pressure competition and heavy load of work, people nowadays tend to favor drinks which are more easily processed and readily available. However, from my perspective, I believe that tea will maintain its popularity over other modern drinks.Admittedly, beverages like cocktail or lemonade invitingly satisfy our taste buds with their exotic flavors; carbonated drinks like Cola or Sprite instantly cool us down especially when served with ice; coffee drinks like mocha or latte smoothly keep us refreshed and help us unwind. However, the tempting and lasting flavors of those drinks may be produced with many additives and preservatives.Tea, with more choices of different tastes or kinds, offers us joy and relaxation and of course is richer in culture and healthier. Black tea or oolong tea, jasmine tea or chrysanthemum tea, whichever can find one who enjoys it and appreciates the culture involved.It’s wonderful to have a cup of my favorite tea served in exquisite tea cups on a sunny afternoon while reading through novels or just day dreaming. The warm flow of tea mixed with the fragrance (香味) of herbs and flowers often quickly relieves the pressure and calms me down.The concept of tea drinking is strongly rooted in us Chinese as an integral part of daily routine, especially for the elder generations. Every time we step into a Chinese restaurant, a teapot is a must on the table and we will be graciously received with the greetings like: “Which kind of tea would you prefer?”Tea is a healthy choice. It has unique medical and nutritional values, either relieving people’s physical pain and mental stress or assisting clinical treatment of certain types of diseases or even cancer.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81. Why do people prefer to drink other sorts of soft drinks rather than Chinese tea?82. A lot of drinks such as Coffee, Cola, Sprite often attract us for _______________________.83. The author has his own way to relieve his pressure,______________________________.84. What effective function does tea possess?第II卷（45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 很感激自愿者在博物馆为我们做精彩的解说。
2024届江西省赣州市高三下学期3月摸底考试英语试题(高频考点)
2024届江西省赣州市高三下学期3月摸底考试英语试题(高频考点)一、听力选择题1. What may the woman advise the man to do?A．Check Building C for his books.B．Search several libraries for his essay.C．Choose Chinese medicine as his topic.2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．The chocolate shops in their country.B．The famous buildings in Belgium.C．The chocolates in Belgium.3. When can the woman take a vacation?A．At the end of August.B．At the end of June.C．This week.4. What does the man advise the woman to do?A．Breathe in fresh air.B．Exercise with him.C．Have a running race.5. What is the relationship between the speakers?A．Boss and employee.B．Colleagues.C．Strangers.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
1. When does the conversation take place?A．In the morning.B．At noon.C．In the afternoon.2. Why doesn’t the man go to the conference room now?A．He needs to meet the clients.B．He is working on another task.C．He has checked the heater before.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2023-2024学年北京市高三下学期开学摸底考英语检测试卷(含答案)
2023-2024学年北京市高三下学期开学摸底考英语检测试卷说明：本试卷共9页，共100分；考试时间90分钟；请在答题卡上填写个人信息，并将条形码贴在答题卡的相应位置上。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Gang（团伙） tensions were rising at Southwood High School. Some community activists held a（n） 1 meeting with parents and the principal. A group of the fathers 2 decided it was time to make their 3 known on campus.That’s how Dads on Duty was born with its goal-make sure the kids are safe. Around 40 men organized into six-person shifts, with two shifts on campus every day. They 4 the day after the meeting. These people 5 their own schedules and commitments without complaint. Some of them are fathers of kids at the school, while others are not but expect the youth in their community to know they have an entire village behind them.Now, anyone who wants to enter the school with 6 will have to avoid energetic papa bears, big smiles and many dad jokes. It’s hard to be a tough guy when somebody’s uncle has just 7 you into checking your shoelaces for countless times, only to find that they are not, in fact, untied.Since Dads on Duty arrived on campus, gang battles have dramatically declined. “The school has been happy, you can feel it,” said one student. Another told the Washington Post, “They 8 all the kids like we’re their own children.”The dads aren’t meant to 9 security guards. If they do see a fight may occur, they get security on the scene as soon as possible. Their presence is meant to be more 10 than reactionary. 1．A．private B．difficult C．emergency D．scheduled2．A．on duty B．in attendance C．at work D．under guard3．A．voice B．status C．effort D．presence4．A．started B．practiced C．gathered D．prepared5．A．check B．maintain C．sacrifice D．arrange6．A．confusion B．anger C．fright D．shock7．A．tricked B．persuaded C．forced D．scared8．A．trust in B．interact with C．make fun of D．look up to9．A．change B．become C．replace D．criticize10．A．practical B．extraordinary C．temporary D．preventive第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
山东省济宁市2024届高三下学期三模试题 英语 Word版含答案
济宁市2024年高考模拟考试英语试题2024. 05 注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
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第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
A& Juliet Musical on BroadwayShe’s stronger than yesterday!Following a successful three-year run in London’s West End, the pop musical Juliet is now on Broadway with nine Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical.What is & Juliet about?It kicks off nearly where Romeo & Juliet left off: right before Juliet’s death. This isn’t a retelling of Shakespeare’s tragedy, though. It’s a whole new story in which Juliet decides losing Romeo doesn’t mean she should die. Instead, she goes on a journey of self-discovery to Paris. Accompanied by her friends, including some characters from the original play, like the nurse, as well as new characters, like her friends Francois and May, she goes to parties, makes new friends, and sees what the world has to offer beyond the walls of Verona.What songs are in & Juliet?You may listen to top 40 radio, but you’ve never heard your favorite songs like this.& Juliet has one new song, but the show mostly includes existing popular music. All 30 pop songs in & Juliet were written or co-written by Max Martin, who’s behind the hits of stars like Britney Spears, Katy Perry, and The Backstreet Boys. Anyone who grew up with, or just knows all the words to, hits from the 90s through today will relive their teenage dreams at this show.More information about & JulietSince having its world premiere (首映) in 2019 in London’s West End, & Juliet made its North American debut in Toronto and also its Australian premiere in Melbourne in February 2023.Pick your tickets1. What happens to Juliet in the musical?A. She follows Romeo’s footsteps.B. She starts a new chapter.C. She returns to Verona.D. She travels globally.2. What can we learn about the songs in the musical?A. They feature classical styles.B. They reflect teenage dreams.C. They are originally composed.D. They are created by a master.3. On which day are tickets still available?A. May 7.B. May 20.C. May 26.D. May 30.BJames Rainey reads trees like most people read signposts. The senior ecologist is using a small hand camera to identify a lichen (地衣) that is surrounding the base of wild pines (松树) in a deep narrow valley on the west coast of Scotland. He is looking for ecological clues of species associated with the ancient Caledonian Forest, which once covered most of the Highlands.Wild pines have been growing in Scotland continuously since the ice age, offering a globally unique ecosystem supporting rare wildlife. But now less than 2% of the original growth survives, with just 14 individual Caledonian pinewood sites now officially recognized. “To meet the demand for more wood, many wild pines in Highlands have been removed to make room for commercial forestry,”says Rainey. “This was often done in ancient woodlands and was really damaging to the remaining trees.”But restoration is still possible, especially since some old trees still survive along with the ancient woodland soil and seedbank—seeds stored in the soil, which can grow once the heavy shade of commercial conifers (针叶树) is removed.The ecological investigator uses three clues of evidence to discover where these pinewoods first stood. “First there’s the historical evidence, like old maps and texts. Then comes the landscape context: is the pine associated withplanting around a big house, or is the setting more natural? And finally I use the ecological evidence: wild pine usually grow alongside old birch trees, which indicates ecological continuity,” explains Rainey.Rainey has identified 23 pines in this area, all rooted in places least accessible. Their needles have been taken for genetic testing to confirm their family trees. “This would have been filled with trees but is now empty — these are the most critical areas in need of regeneration and we want the whole of the ancient woodlands to recover, not just the pines,” he said.4. Why are the wild pines considered to be so significant?A. They act as a signpost for the highland.B. They are an indicator of an ancient forest.C. They are an alternative to commercial forestry.D. They provide a shelter for certain species of lichen.5. What is essential for the restoration of ancient pinewoods?A. The existence of ancient seeds.B. The presence of commercial conifers.C. The awareness of the forest protection.D. The application of the advanced technology.6. How does Rainey determine the original location of the pinewoods?A. By locating big houses.B. By consulting historians.C. By referring to digital maps.D. By making the most of surroundings.7. What is the ultimate Rainey’s goal?A. To confirm the genes of the pine.B. To restore the old-growth woodlands.C. To explore the unfrequented places.D. To enrich the diversity of the wild pines.CA new data crowdsourcing platform, an initiative led by Dr. Ioanna Sitaridou at Cambridge University, who has been studying Romeyka for the last 16 years, aims to preserve the sound of Romeyka, an endangered millennia-old variety of Greek. Experts consider the language to be a linguistic (语言的) goldmine and a living bridge to the ancient world.Romeyka, which does not have a writing system and has been transmitted only in spoken form, is thought to have only a couple of thousand native speakers left in Turkey’s Trabzon region. Extensive contact with Turkish, the absence of support systems to facilitate intergenerational transmission, and migration have all taken their toll on Romeyka. A large majority of native speakers in Trabzon are over 65 years of age and fewer young people are learning the language.The newly launched Crowdsourcing Romeyka platform invites members of the public from anywhere in the world to upload audio recordings of Romeyka being spoken. “Speech crowdsourcing is a new tool which helps speakers build a database of spoken materials for their endangered languages, allows researchers to document these languages, and motivates speakers to appreciate their own linguistic heritage (遗产). At the same time, by preserving their language, it can help speakers achieve acknowledgement of their identity from people outside of their speech community,” said Dr. Sitaridou.The innovative tool is designed by a Harvard undergraduate in Computer Science, Mr Matthew Nazari, himself a heritage speaker of Romeyka. Together they hope that this new tool will pave the way for the production of language materials in a naturalistic learning environment away from the classroom, but based instead around everyday use and community.By engaging with local communities, particularly female speakers, Sitaridou has gathered the largest collection of audio and video data in existence and amounting to more than 29GB of sourced data, and has authored 21 peer-reviewed publications. A YouTube film about Sitaridou’s fieldwork has received 723,000 views to-date.8. Why is it necessary to preserve Romeyka?A. It is a variety of Greek.B. It has a unique writing system.C. It can generate commercial value.D. It can strengthen the bond with the past.9. Which can replace the underlined phrase “taken their toll on” in paragraph 2?A. Had a negative influence on.B. Taken full advantage of.C. Played a leading role in.D. Thrown new light on.10. What does paragraph 3 want to stress about the platform?A. Its prospect.B. Its originality.C. Its significance.D. Its limitation.11. Which can best describe Dr. Sitaridou’s work?A. Conventional.B. Eventful.C. Fruitful.D. Debatable.DHave you ever found yourself having intrusive (侵扰的) thoughts about something you haven’t finished? Maybe a half-done work project is keeping you up at night or the suspenseful plot of a novel you’re reading keeps circling your thoughts. There is a reason why it’s so hard to stop thinking about uncompleted and interrupted tasks, and psychologists called it the Zeigarnik effect (Z-effect).The Ziegarnik effect was first observed by a Russian psychologist named Bluma Zeigarnik. While sitting in a busy restaurant in Vienna, Ziegarnik noted that the waiters had better memories of unpaid orders. Once the bill was paid, however, the waiters had trouble remembering the exact details of the orders.Zeigarnik did a series of experiments, in which participants were asked to complete simple tasks such as putting together puzzles, or solving math problems. Half of the participants were interrupted partway through doing these tasks. After an hour-long wait, Zeigarnik asked the participants to describe what they had been working on. She discovered that the people who had been interrupted in their work were twice as likely to remember what they had been doing as the people who had been able to complete the tasks.We are living in an information explosion era, and we need mental tricks to help us remember a great deal of information. The Zeigarnik effect serves as a prime example. We hold on to information in the short term by constantly pulling it back into our awareness. By thinking of uncompleted tasks often, we’re more likely to keep remembering them until they get done.The Zeigarnik effect tells us a lot about how memory works and you can use the Zeigarnik effect to your advantage. If you are struggling to memorize something important, momentary interruptions might work to your advantage. Rather than simply repeating the information, review it a few times, and then take a break. Nevertheless, leaving too many tasks unfinished can lead to feelings of overwhelm and anx iety. Therefore, it’s crucial to use thiseffect wisely in practical applications.12. What is the typical characteristic of the Z-effect?A. Tending to memorize unfinished tasks.B. Trying to finish various tasks at a time.C. Performing terribly during a task.D. Suspending an uncompleted task.13. What is the function of paragraph 3?A. To classify a concept.B. To provide further evidence.C. To stress the experiment’s complexity.D. To add some background information.14. Which is a practical application of the Z-effect?A. Reading a whole story in one breath.B. Producing a drama with unexpected endings.C. Keeping several windows open on your computer.D. Airing ads during the suspenseful moments in a TV series.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. The Z-Effect: How Interruptions Enhance MemoryB. The Z-Effect: How to Boost Recall of Finished TasksC. The Power of Completing Tasks Ahead of ScheduleD. The Tricks of Developing Long-term Memory第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
河南省开封市2023届高三下学期第三次模拟考试英语试卷(含答案)
河南省开封市2023届高三下学期第三次模拟考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解The Pathway and River Cleanup is a yearly event involving thousands of volunteers who generously donate their time to help clean up Calgary.The 2022 Pathway and River Cleanup will take place from September 9 to September 11, 2022.Volunteer RegistrationTo volunteer for the Pathway and River Cleanup, you must be:* 12 years or older.*Accompanied by a parent or guardian (if you're between 12 and 17 years old).*Able to commit to three hours of cleanup on one of the three event days.You are encouraged to register as a group (minimum 10 people) with a designated leader. If you do not have a group, you can join a team led by Calgary Parks staff.V olunteers may request a specific cleanup location at the time of registration. We will do our best to satisfy specific location requests. If you do not have a preferred cleanup location, one will be assigned to you.Remember to register online. Registration in person is not accepted.Group leadersEach group must have a designated leader. New group leaders are required to attend a one-hour, online orientation session. Returning group leaders must attend the orientation session every three years but must complete yearly online training.Group leaders will be responsible for:*Conducting a group member orientation session before event day to provide safety training.*Ensuring the safe and effective cleanup of the designated cleanup area. Risks will be minimized as much as possible. However, volunteers may come in contact with rocky shorelines, sharp items and illegal campsites.If you have any questions about volunteering for the Pathway and River Cleanup, contact 311.1、What can volunteers choose according to their preference?A.The way to register.B.The cleanup locations.C. The rewards for their efforts.D.The length of their volunteering time.2、What is required of new group leaders?A. Organizing a group of at most 10 people.B. Joining a team led by Calgary Parks staff.C.Taking part in a one-hour online training.D. Working with returning group leaders for a year.3、Which of the following is a duty of group leaders?A.Reporting illegal campsites to staff.B. Giving group members safety training.C.Mapping rocky shorelines ahead of time.D. Cleanig up Sharpe items at locations in advance.Throughout my childhood, I constantly dreamed of being an only child-having no one around to fight with, to share with, to grab the remote control away from me in the middle of a “big game.” But I have an elder sister, whom I have always called “Kicki,” instead of her real name Christie, because I used to have trouble pronouncing the “r” and “s”.I started playing basketball in primary school. My dad was the coach of my team, and my mom kept score. So my sister, not old enough to stay home alone, was forced to come to all my games. I remember looking toward the stands for my mother's approval and seeing my sister's face, confused. It was obvious that she wasn't excited, but she cheered along with the crowd anyway.On the car ride home, my parents and I would relive the game. My sister sat in the back seat with me in silence, not knowing how or when to enter the conversation. Often, she would say, “Good game, Brad.” I wo uld smile and thank her but never took it seriously. She couldn't possibly know whether I had played well or not.It wasn't until I reached high school that I realized how popular she was, and I was referred to as “Christie's little brother.” I played bask etball in high school, and although Christie wasn't forced to attend my games anymore, she still came to cheer me every week. In the last game of the last season, she came with a large group of friends. Printed on her shirt, in big bright red letters, were the words “BRAD'S SISTER.” Suddenly I was embarrassed, not for her presence, but for my previous attitude to her praise.Kicki left for college after that game. I finally have the remote control all to myself. However, watching TV alone has turned out to be boring. I went to visit her at college duringa weekend, and as I stood outside her dorm, waiting for her to come out, a friend of hers whom I didn't know walked past me and asked, “Hey, aren't you Christie's brother?” I smiled broadly and said proudly, “Yeah, I am. I'm Christie's brother.”4、How did Brad feel about being an only child when he was young?A.Boring.B.Awesome.C.Tough.D.Awful.5、Why did Christie go to Brad's games when he was in primary school?A.She hoped to know more about Brad.B. She was interested in basketball games.C.She was too young to be left alone at home.D. She wanted to spend more time with her family.6、Why did Brad feel embarrassed according to the last but one paragraph?A.He treated Christie's praise lightly before.B.He forgot Christie's presence at his last game.C. He saw the big bright red letters on Christi's shirt.D.He received unwanted attention from Christie's friends.7、What can be inferred about Christie?A.She was proud of Brad.B. She didn't like watching TV.C.She enjoyed Brd's calling her Kicki.D.She seldom went home during college.Researchers from Texas A&M University have developed a new bioremediation technology（生物整治技术）using plant-based material and fungi（真菌）that could clean up per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances.Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substance, also called “forever chemicals” or PFAS, are found in soil, water, and even human and animal blood and may be harmful to humans and other species. They are found just about everywhere, from food wrappers to clothing. These chemicals may affect the immune system and may cause liver damage. Extremely high exposures to PFAS may also be linked to cancer.“PFAS do not degrade easily in the environment and are poisonous even in a very low concentration,” said Susie Dai, associate professor from Texas A&M. “They must be removed and destroyed to prevent human exposure and negative impacts on the ecosystem. PFAS are so stable and they can occur in water in a very low concentration and you have to concentrate them and then destroy them.”The only way to actually get rid of these “forever chemicals” is by burning them, which is a long and expensive process. But Texas A&M researchers have found a new way to use a plant-based material that adsorbs the pollutants. As explained by ScienceDirect, adsorption is “The use of solids for removing substances from either gas or liquid.” The adsorbent material is then consumed by microbial fungi. The team recently published their findings for the process framework, which they call RAPIMER, in Nature.“The plant's cell wall material serves as a framework to adsorb the PFAS,” Dai explained. “Then this material and the adsorbed chemical serve as food for a microbial fungus. Then it's gone, and you don't have the disposal problem.”This sustainable PFAS clean-up system could be mass-produced for commercial use, leading to a better way to remove these chemical pollutants from the environment. It could also come in handy as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency considers creating PFAS thresholds（阈值） to its water quality standards.8、What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?A.PFAS's existing forms.B.PFAS's doubtful origins.C. PFAS's potential dangers.D.PFAS's wide applications.9、What did Susie Dai say about PFAS?A.They are unstable.B.They degrade easily in the environment.C.They survive longer in water than in the air.D. They are poisonous even in a low concentration.10、What happens after the plant-based material adsorbs the pollutants?A.The material gets eaten.B. The material becomes solid.C.The material falls into small pieces.D.The material goes on to adsorb fungi.11、What is the author's attitude towards the plant-based material?A.Indifferent.B.Worried.C.Positive.D.Reserved.ever a concern for growers of plants currently grown inside large greenhouses. Vegetables are increasingly being grown indoors, using an advanced form of growing called controlled environment agriculture, a method that has the potential to help feed the planet, even while it threatens to further warm it.Controlled environment agriculture has many advantages. Crops are not subject to unexpected extreme weather. Furthermore, these greenhouses can produce more food withfewer pesticides and less water. With computer-controlled temperatures and nutrients, the plants grow with less water and produce much higher yields. Above all, the produce can be bred for flavor, instead of for tolerance to heat, rain and long-distance transportation.The carbon footprint of any given greenhouse tomato can vary quite a bit depending on energy sources, surrounding temperatures and natural light. But various studies have estimated that, on average, the production of a pound of tomatoes in an American or northern European greenhouse releases 3 to 3.5 pounds of carbon into the atmosphere. That is about 6 times the caron footprint of a field tomato, even taking into account the emissions from refrigerated trucks that often transport field vegetables hundreds or even thousands of miles to reach consumers. Greenhouses, by contrast, can be built near major population centers.Nevertheless, in a rapidly warming world, should we be increasing agriculture's contribution by moving some of it i ndoors? “We have little choice,” say advocates. “With the global population expected to grow by 25 percent to nearly 10 billion people by 2050, food production will need to increase by 60 percent to 100 percent. With freshwater supplies and land suitable for farming decreasing, and droughts getting worse due to climate change, where will this additional food come from?”12、What does the underlined part “a big change” in paragraph 1 refer to?A.The rapid increase of population.B. The threatens of warming the planet.C.The way to deal with natural disasters.D. The tendency to grow vegetables indoors.13、What does controlled environment agriculture mainly focus on?A.Making crops taste good.B.Planting crops with less water.C.Growing crops in extreme weather.D.Transporting crops from a long distance.14、What do we know about American greenhouse tomatoes?A.They are not high-yielding crops.B.They are not really environmentally friendly.C.They are grown far from population centers.D.They are mainly exported to norther Europe.15、Which of the following statements may the advocates agree with?A. Greenhouse planting is a necessary temporizing measure.B. Greenhouse planting is tailored for small-population nations.C. Greenhouse planting can help spread the idea of healthy eating.D. Greenhouse planting should be stopped from warming the world.二、七选五16、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。
黑龙江省哈尔滨市2022-2023学年高三下学期三模英语试题含答案
2023届哈9中高三第三次模拟考试英语试卷（答案在最后）第二部分：阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分）AAmazing Exhibitions to See in 2023Looking for your next culture fix? Explore the must-see exhibitions for the coming year.The Adventure of Pottery, Kettles Yard, Cambridge4 March - 25 June 2023The potter, Lucie Rie, was a key figure in British post-war art. Her technical innovations permanently extended the language of studio pottery. Her achievements range from functional tableware to elegant bowls and vases. Rie's early pots from the 1920s and 1930s underline the modernist principles of clarity and innovation.Birds of America, Compton Verney1 July - 1 October 2023Audubon's Birds of America examines the artistry and legacy of one of the world's rarest and largest books. Published as a series between 1827 and 1838, Birds of America achieved international fame due to its epic scale and the book's outstanding ornithological (鸟类学) illustrations. Compton Verney's grounds are a wildlife reserve, making the perfect setting for the show.Love Life, Charleston, East Sussex1 September 2023 - 8 March 2024David Hockney's rarely-seen drawings from the late 1960s and 1970s. In 2017, David Hockney, one of Britain's most popular and recognizable artists, painted the wor ds “Love Life” on the final wall of the show. Explaining his actions, he said, “I love my work. And I think the work has love. Actually... I love life.”Impressionists on Paper, Royal Academy25 November 2023 - 10 March 2024In the late 19th century, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists in France totally transformed the future direction of art and challenged the traditional attitudes. They lifted the status of works on paper, drawings, watercolours, etc., from something left in a studio to artworks in their own right. This exhibition brings together around 70 works for visitors.21. Which exhibition would you go if you are interested in tableware?A. The Adventure of Pottery.B. Birds of America.C. Impressionists on Paper.D. Love life.22. What is special about Compton Verney?A. It's the leading exhibition hall of UK.B. It has a history of around 200 years.C. It's a safe place for wild animals to live.D. It enjoys international fame for innovation.23. How many exhibitions can people visit in December 2023?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.BBrittany Starks is a single mother of two working multiple jobs in Tennessee. Her life has not been easy. In the past few years she has been homeless, suffered from severe depression, had to care for a sick child, and was almost killed in a car accident.It was the accident, she says, that aroused in her a desire to spread kindness in all the ways she could. She became focused on taking every opportunity she had to help those in need. On August 4, Starks offered freehair-braiding (发辫) services to her community. “I thought I was only going to get five to seven kids but I had 35,” Starks said.Her inbox was quickly flooded with requests for appointments and Starks found herself working every night for two weeks straight into the early hours of the morning. “I wanted to do something for the parents like me whose money is going to be feeding their children and making sure they have a roof over their head,” Starks said. “I wasn't expecting a big reaction. I thought Id maybe get five kids or so, but I didn't realize how huge the need was for this.” And the requests keep rolling in with many parents willing to come from out of state.So many requests that she has had to call in extra support. She's also launched a GoFundMe to help pay for the hairstyling supplies she was initially paving for herself. “I didn't want to make a GoFundMe but I had so many people asking me to make one so that they can donate,” she said.Starks says once the back to school rush is over, she plans to keep up the effort once a month for children all over Nashville. “Doing this makes me happy,” she said. “The smile on the children's faces are priceless. It brings me so much joy to know I made a difference in t heir life.”24. The author explains how Starks was going by ____.A. listing numbersB. presenting factsC. making an exampleD. making a comparison25. Which of the following pushed Starks to spread kindness?A. The car accident.B. A stranger's kindness.C. The free hair-braiding service.D. A help in her childhood.26. How did people respond to Starks's service?A. They were indifferent to it.B. They were unable to refuse it.C. They were eager to ask for help.D. They were grateful for the kindness.27. What can we infer from the passage?A. Starks hopes to launch a GoFundMe in the future.B. Starks donated much money to an account of GoFundMe.C. Starks often rushed to help when school was over.D. Starks will keep on spreading kindness all over Nashville.CFor the first time, scientists have successfully grown plants in lunar soil brought back to Earth by NASA's Apollo astronauts. Researchers had no idea if anything would sprout (发芽) in the harsh moon dirt and wanted to see if it could be used to grow food by the next generation of lunar explorers.“After two days, they started to sprout!” said Anna-Lisa Paul, a professor in Horticultural Sciences at the University of Florida, who took part in the experiment. “Everything sprouted. I can't tell you how astonished we were! Every plant --- whether in a lunar sample or in a control (参照实验) --- looked the same up until about day six.”Robert Ferl of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and his colleagues planted thale cress (鼠耳芥) in moon soil returned w Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, and other moon walkers. All of the seeds sprouted. But within a week, the coarseness (粗糙度) and other properties of the lunar soil stressed the small, flowering weeds so much that they grew more slowly than seedlings planted in dirt from Earth. Most of the moon plants ended up stunted (发育不良).The longer the soil was exposed to tough cosmic radiation and solar wind on the moon, the worse the plants seemed to do. The Apollo II samples --- exposed a couple of billion years longer to the elements --- were the least likely for plants to grow, scientists said. One solution might be to use younger geologic spots on the moon, like lava flows, for digging up planting soil. The environment also could be improved, changing the nutrient mixtureor adjusting the artificial lighting.NASA said the timing for such an experiment was right, with the space agency looking to put astronauts back on the moon in a few years. The ideal situation would be for future astronauts to make use of the endless supply of available local dirt for indoor planting rather than set up a hydroponic (水培的) or all-water system, scientists said. “The fact that anything grew means that we have a really good starting point, and now the question is how do we optimize and improve,” said Sharmila Bhattacharya, NASA's program scientist for space biology.28. Why did the scientists try to grow plants in the lunar soil?A. To solve the food crisis in the world.B. To take more dirt from the moon.C. To prepare food for future astronauts.D. To send more explorers to the moon.29. What made the sprouted seeds end up stunted?A. The very low quality of the soil.B. They flowered too much soon.C. The polluted dirt on the earth.D. The change of artificial lighting.30. What kind of moon soil would probably be suitable for plant growth?A. The one receiving cosmic radiation.B. The one exposed to solar wind.C. The one having a very long history.D. The one coming from lava flows.31. What will scientists most probably do next?A. Use available earth dirt for planting.B. Continue to grow plants in lunar soil.C. Put more astronauts back on the moon.D. Set up a hydroponic or all-water system.DYes, having a big name in science will help get your paper published, a new study confirms. Just 10% of' reviewers of a test paper recommended acceptance when the only listed author was not well-known --- but 59% endorsed the same paper when it carried the name of a Nobel winner.The study, which involved inviting hundreds of researchers to review an economics paper, is incredible”, says Mario Malicki, a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University and editor-in-chief of Research Integrity and Peer Review, who was not involved in the research. “It is the largest randomized controlled trial we have seen on publication bias (发表偏见).”For years, scientists complained about the Matthew effect, a term invented in 1968 by sociologists Robert Merton and Harriet Zuckerman to describe how high-status researchers tend to get disproportionately (不成比例地) more of the same.But efforts to document such bias often had weaknesses, such as a small sample size or lack of randomization. To avoid those problems, a team led by Jürgen Huber of the University of Innsbruck emailed some 3300 researchers, asking whether they could review an economics study prepared for a real journal. The study had two authors, both at Chapman University: Vernon Smith, a 2002 Nobel winner in economics and Sabiou Inoua, one of Smith's former Ph.D. students. The potential peer reviewers were sent one of three descriptions of the paper. One named only Smith, listing him as the corresponding author, another, only Inoua; and a third, no author.Ultimately, 821 researchers agreed to review, the team reported last week at the International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication in Chicago. Smith's fame appeared to influence the responses: Of the researchers given just his name, 38.5% accepted the invitation to review; the figures were 30.7% for those given no name and 28.5% for those given just Inoua’s.32. Which can replace the underlined word “endorsed” in the first paragraph?A. Approved of.B. Contradicted.C. Ignored.D. Tolerated.33. What do we know about Mario Malicki?A. He once won a Nobel prize.B. He thinks highly of the study.C. He is an editor of Stanford University.D. He is the leader of the study.34. Why did Jürgen Huber and his team conduct a research?A. To prove the value of science publication.B. To overcome the weaknesses of previous studies.C. To review an economics study for a journal.D. To compare the achievement of two economists.35. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Complaints about publication bias.B. The discovery of Matthew effect.C. Fame matters in publication.D. Ways to document publication bias.EFor some people, holiday travel includes more than simply hitting the road or braving the airport to get to their destination. 36 Whether it's a way to save money, or spend more time with loved ones --- it's important to keep in mind that you're a guest in someone's home. Even if your host invited you to stay and said that it was “no trouble at all”, know that accommodating you does take time and energy (and possibly money). 37 Here are a few mistakes to avoid when you stay in someone's house.Showing up unannouncedThis really should go without saying and applies to any type of visit to someone's home, any time of the year --- don't show up at someone’s door unannounced, or assume you can stay with them without asking first. 38 , one of which is out of respect for your (potential) host, but if that's not motivation enough, consider the possibility that they may not be home, or have made other plans, and may not be able to put you up.Ignoring house rulesDid your host ask you to leave your outside shoes at the door? Or perhaps they requested that you say something in a low voice after 9 p.m.? 39 --- which you should discuss with your host --- you need to follow their house rules. If they didn't mention any when you first arrived, initiate that conversation yourself.40When you're an overnight guest in a friend or relative's home, you cannot expect the service of a hotel. Your host is doing you a favor by letting you stay in their home for free, so don't expect someone to make your bed or clean up after you, meals prepared for you, or to have the run of the place.A. The least you can do is not make things harder for them.B. It also means overnight stays with family or friends.C. Unless you have an excuseD Acting like you're staying in a hotelE. If you have any unexpected arrangementF. There are many reasons not to do thisG. Keeping the room tidy as a guest第三部分：英语知识运用第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Ritch Addison used to be shy. But once he got to high school, he decided he needed to change. And so he began to develop a sarcastic (讽刺的) sense of 41 to keep the other kids from bullying him.“You know how sometimes people say the best 42 is a good offense?” Addison said. “I was 43 up my shyness and my fears.”His new approach worked. He gained 44 and made more friends. And he started to become known for his jokes --- like the time he 45 a classmate about a poor score on a math test.Then one day, his good friend Holly 46 him aside. “You know, Ritch, sometimes you really hurt people's 47 ,” she said.Addison was 48 . He had always seen himself as someone who made his friends laugh. He couldn't 49 that he might be hurting them. “But I kept 50 on what Holly said,” he said. “51 , I realized that she was absolutely right. I started paying attention to how my humor was 52 other people, and I changed it.” Over the years, Addison worked on being more 53 toward the people around him.He went on to become a clinical psychologist. And now, he tries to help other people find more generous 54 about themselves and others. Looking back, some 50 years later, he says he 55 much of his change of attitude to Holly.41. A. humor B. shame C. relief D. satisfaction42. A. outcome B. reward C. defense D. theory43. A. giving B. covering C. raising D. picking44. A. experience B. confidence C. reference D. victory45. A. praised B. informed C. scolded D. teased46. A. put B. brushed C. pulled D. cast47. A. feelings B. health C. security D. passion48. A. exhausted B. annoyed C. amused D. shocked49. A. predict B. doubt C. imagine D. forget50. A. experimenting B. acting C. counting D. reflecting51. A. Suddenly B. Immediately C. Eventually D. Smoothly52. A. comforting B. affecting C. protecting D. engaging53. A. judgmental B. enthusiastic C. affectionate D. sympathetic54. A. donations B. interpretations C. aspects D. investments55. A. owes B. contributes C. passes D. conveys第二节语法填空（共10个小题，每小题1分，满分10分）The Chengdu Sports Center, a giant stadium at the heart of the provincial capital of southwest China's Sichuan, once 56 (house) many international group matches, where numerous stars including Mariah Carey and Avril Lavigne performed for their Chinese fans here.Back to 2013, a renovation revealed relics dating back to the Han Dynasty right underneath the middle of the venue. It created a 57 (complete) unforgettable view. Surrounded by the 58 (seat) now still in good condition, the middle of the former field has become a grand excavation site 59 (expose) ancient city walls, streets and canals, houses and gardens.After nine years of excavation, the Donghuamen historical site opened to a 60 (give) group of local residents on Sunday. The site has been through 21 dynasties, 61 relics dating back 2,000 years,” said Shan Jixiang, 62 established historian. Spanning (横跨) 50,000 square meters, the site proves Chengdu's city site has remained in the same place for over 3,000 years, 63 i s rare in the world. “Donghuamen has the potential 64 (fill) a blank of core cities of China on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List,” said Shan.An archaeological park is under construction at the site. The first stage will be finished in two weeks and will be made public two months 65 the Universiade (大学生运动会) is held in Chengdu in July, 2023.第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第三节应用文（满分10分）假如你是李华, 英国交换生Eric发邮件给你, 希望你推荐一本中文读物给他, 请你给他回封邮件, 内容包括图书介绍和推荐理由。
高三英语下学期第三次模拟考试试题高三全册英语试题
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第I卷第一：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.What are these two people talking about?A. A lightweight shirt.B. Things to wear.C. The warm weather.2.What is the woman’s job?A. Cook.B. Waitress.C. Saleswoman.3.How is the man getting to work?A. Riding.B. By bus.C. Driving.4.What does the man mean?A. The woman’s uncle will come for a visit.B. He thinks the woman should visit her uncle.C. He asks the woman to go over to his place.5.What will the weather in Arizona be like in the coming week?A. Rainy.B. Warm.C. A bit cold.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
高三英语下学期第三次摸底考试试卷试题
2021—2021学年高三年级第三次摸底考试单位：乙州丁厂七市润芝学校时间：2022年4月12日创编者：阳芡明英语试卷考前须知：1. 本套试卷分I卷和II卷两局部，一共120分；考试时间是是100分钟；2. 第I卷之答案请需要用2B铅笔涂在答题卡。
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第I卷第一局部：听力略第二局部阅读理解 (一共两节，满分是40分)第一节 (一共15小题；每一小题2分，满分是30分)阅读以下短文，从每一小题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AThe Tropical Paradise HolidayWelcome to St Anna, our tropical paradise just off the coast of Latin America. You can spend two weeks in our luxury fourstar hotel. The cost of your flight is included in the holiday, and you can be picked up from your home by our special airport bus. On your arriving, our coach will be waiting to take you to the hotel. All flights leave from Heathrow on a Monday morning.The Cowrie Hotel is built right on the beachfront, and many rooms have wonderful ocean views.If swimming and surfing are not enough for you, the hotel also offers horse rides on the island, and a discount membership of the golf club.The Rain Forest Adventure HolidayEvery year Broughton holidays offer twelve days of unforgettable adventure in a tropical rain forest. You may have a choice of Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia, or even to the greatest rain forest of them all, the mighty Amazonian forest.You will fly to our special base camps at the edge of the forest, where you will be given five days of survival training, and talks on the local wildlife.Then you take a bus into the forest. You will have to walk the final five miles to the camp sites to avoid disturbing the local ecology. All of the camp sites have been carefully built to cause the minimal amount of disturbance to the local wildlife.Remember that these adventure holidays take you deep into the wilderness, and they are not suitable for families with young children. Also remember that no more than two dozen guests can stay at any camp at one time, so if you want to go on one of these very special holidays, you will need to book early!21. What can we learn about the rain forest holiday?A. Travelers will learn to talk with wild animals.B. Different means of transportation will be used.C. The holiday will end with a survival training.D. Booking early, travelers will get a discount.22. What kind of people will probably choose the rain forest holiday?A. People loving water sports.B. People traveling with children.C. People preferring comfortable hotels.D. People concerned with environment and wildlife.23. Which of the following is mentioned in both holidays?A. Transportation.B. Price.C. Reservation.D. Departure time.BIt was an autumn morning shortly after my husband and I moved into our first house. Our children were upstairs unpacking, and I was looking out of the window at my father moving around mysteriously on the front lawn. “What are you doi ng out there?〞 I called to him.He looked up, smiling, “I’m making you a surprise.〞 I thought it could be just about anything. When we were kids, he always created something surprising for us. Today, however, Dad would say no more, and caught up in the business of our new life, I eventually forgot about his surprise. Until one gloomy day the next March when I glanced out of the window, I saw a dot of blue across the yard. I headed outside for a closer look. They were crocuses (番红花) throughout the front lawn—blue, yellow and my favorite pink, with little faces moving up and down in the cold wind.I remembered the things Dad secretly planted last autumn. He knew how the darkness and dullness of winter always got me down. What could have been more perfectly timely to my needs?My father’s crocuses bloomed (开花) each spring for the next five seasons, always bringing the same assurance: Hard times are almost over. Hold on, keep going, and light is coming soon.Then a spring came with only half the usual blooms and the next spring there were none. I missed the crocuses, so I would ask Dad to come over and plant new bulbs. But I never did. He died suddenly one October day. My family were in deep sorrow, leaning on our faith.On a spring afternoon four years later, I was driving back when I felt depressed. It was Dad’s birthday, and I found myself thinking about him. This was not unusual—my family often talked about him, remembering how he lived up to his faith. Suddenly I slowed as I turned into our driveway.I stopped and stared at the lawn. There on the muddy grass with small piles of melting snow, bravely waving in the wind, was one pink crocus.How could a flower bloom from a bulb more than 18 years ago, one that hadn’t bloomed in over a decade? But there was the crocus. Tears filled my eyes as I realized its significance.Hold on, keep going, and light is coming soon. The pink crocus bloomed for only a day, but it built my faith for a lifetime.24. According to the first three paragraphs, we learn that ________.A. it kept bothering the author not knowing what the surprise wasB. the author was unpacking when her father was making the surpriseC. it was not the first time that the author's father had made a surpriseD. the author knew what the surprise was because she knew her father25. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. The author usually felt depressed in the season of winter.B. The author's father planted the crocuses to lift her low spirits.C. The author often thought about her father after he died.D. The crocuses bloomed each spring before her father died.26. The author’s father should be best described as ________.A. a parttime worker who loved flowersB. a kind-hearted man who lived with faithC. a fulltime gardener with skillful handsD. an ordinary man with doubts in his life27. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Crocuses—My Source of FaithB. Crocuses—Father’s SurpriseC. A Pink Crocus—My MemoryD. Crocuses in Blossom—My FavoriteCPerhaps you think you could easily add to your happiness with more money. Strange as it may seem, if you’re unsatisfied, the issue is not a lack of means to meet your desires but a lack of desires—not that you cannot satisfy your tastes but that you don't have enough tastes.Real riches consist of well-developed and hearty capacities (才能) to enjoy life. Most people are already swamped (吞没) with things. They eat, wear, go and talk too much. They live in too big a house with too many rooms, yet their house of life is a hut.Your house of life ought to be a mansion (豪宅), a royal palace. Every new taste, every additional interest, every fresh enthusiasm adds a room. Here are several rooms your house of life should have. Art should be a desire for you to develop simply because the world is full of beautiful things. If you only understood how to enjoy them and feed your spirit on them, they would make you as happy as to find plenty of ham and eggs when you’re hungr y.Literature, classic literature, is a beautiful, richly furnished room where you might find many an hour of rest and refreshment. To gain that love would go toward making you a rich person, for a rich person is not someone who has a library but who likes a library.Music like Mozart’s and Bach’s shouldn't be absent. Real riches are of the spirit. And when you've brought that spirit up to where classical music feeds it and makes you a little drunk, you have increased your thrills and bettered them. And life is a matter of thrills.Sports, without which you remain poor, mean a lot in life. No matter who you are, you would be more human, and your house of life would be better supported against the hard days, if you could,and did, play a bit.Whatever rooms you might add to your house of life, the secret of enjoying life is to keep adding.28. The author intends to tell us that____________.A. true happiness comes from spiritual richesB. big houses are people's most valued possessionsC. big houses can in a sense bring richness of lifeD. true happiness lies in achieving wealth by fair means29. The underlined sentence in the second paragraph probably implies that______.A. however materially rich, they never seem to be satisfiedB. though their house is big, they prefer a simple lifeC. however materially rich, they remain spiritually poorD. though their house is big, it seems to be a cage30. It can be learned from the passage that __________.A. more money brings more happinessB. art is needed to make your house beautifulC. literature can enrich your spiritual lifeD. sports contribute mainly to your physical fitness31. What would be the best title for the passage?A. House of LifeB. Secret of WealthC. Rest and RefreshmentD. Interest and EnthusiasmDFrench sailor Jacques Cartier was born on December 31, 1491, in Saint-Malo, France. He was sent by King Francis I to the New World in search of riches and a new route (known as the “Northwest Passage〞) to Asia in 1534. Ships from Europe were sailing around Africa to get to India and China. It was believed that the Northwest Passage would provide a shorter route. If one found the Northwest Passage, a ship could arrive in China and India directly from the Pacific Ocean instead of the Indian Ocean.On May 10, 1534, Cartier first left to sail on two ships with 61 members. Cartier returned to France in September 1534, but his brother Jean died during the trip because of severe weather conditions. Cartier finished his third voyage in 1542, whose primary purpose was to look for the Kingdom of Saguenay. Cartier didn’t find the Northwest Passage, but he did explore the Saint Lawrence River and other areas in Canada. On one expedition, Cartier built a fort (堡垒) for the winter.Toward the end of the winter, Cartier’s men became ill. Their arms and legs became larger and rounder than normal. Their health became loose and fell out. Many of them died. The ones who did not die were too weak to even stand up. The men didn’t know that they had scurvy(坏血病), which is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C. Only Cartier and other three of his men were healthy. Cartier was worried that the nearby Native Americans would attack his fort if they knew the true condition of his men. For that reason, whenever a Native American came close to the fort, Cartier and his men shouted and sang. They made noise by strongly knocking at sticks. They made it sound as if many busy, happy, and healthy people were inside the fort.One day when Cartier saw a Native American he knew, Cartier went outside to talk with him. He said that just one of his men was sick and asked how the Native Americans recovered from the disease. The Native American pointed to an evergreen tree. He told Cartier how to make pills with its leaves.Cartier immediately made the pills and his men quickly recovered.32. Cartier wanted to find the Northwest Passage in order to _________.A. Shorten the routes from Europe to Africa and AsiaB. Sail around the Pacific Ocean and Indian OceanC. find a rich and safe route for King Francis I and sailorsD. make it possible to reach China and India with less time33. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. It was too cold in the cold.B. Cartier’ s men were too busy to have a rest.C. Cartier’ s men were too weak before the expedition.D. Cartier with his men made three explorations from 1534 to 1542.34. Cartier turned to a Native American he knew for help because he _______.A. wanted to know an evergreen treeB. wondered how to make pills with leavesC. was eager to find treatment for his men suffering scurvyD. liked to chat with Native Americans about severe disease35. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.A. Cartier had each voyage with the same aimB. Native Americans might know how to cure scurvyC. all of Cartier’ s men finally fought back against AmericansD. Cartier and his men eventually found the Northwest Passage第二节(一共5小题；每一小题2分，满分是10 分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项里面选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。
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普宁市第二中学2017届高三级下学期·摸底考试英语试题注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号填写在答题卷上。
2.用2B铅笔将选择题答案在答题卷对应位置涂黑；答案不能答在试卷上。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；不准使用铅笔或涂改液。
不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4.考生必须保持答题卷的整洁。
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小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What colour is the woman’s new skirt?A. Green.B. Red.C. Blue.2.What does the man want to do on Friday evening?A. Attend a birthday party.B. Go to dance.C. Have a meal out.3.What happened to the man?A. He had a traffic accident.B. He knocked over an old lady.C. He lost the woman’s motorcycle.4.Where are the speakers?A. At a butcher’s.B. At a tailor’s.C. At a barber’s5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A fire.B. A noise.C. A room第二节（共15小题；每小题1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。
听完每段对话或独白前，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。
每段对话仅读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6.What has the man been doing?A. Having a holidayB. Travelling on business.C. Shopping in a sports shop.7.How does the man feel now?A. Worried.B. Excited.C. Tired.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hotel.B. In a laundry.C. In a store.9.What will be sent to the man later?A. A suit.B. A newspaper.C. His bill.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Why was the man on the roof yesterday?A. He felt very hot.B. He tried to repair it.C. He wanted to put something on it.11.How did the woman examine the man?A. By examining his throat and ear.B. By taking his temperature.C. By feeling his pulse.12.What will the man do next?A. Lie in bed.B. Buy some medicine.C. Drink hot water.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Boss and secretary.B. Husband and wife.C. Writer and editor.14.What will the man do in the late afternoon?A. Publish an article.B. Write to a magazine.C. Prepare for a speech.15.Where will the man have dinner tonight?A. At home.B. In the office.C. In a meeting room.16.How will the man go home?A. By bus.B. By taxi.C. By car.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.How long is the museum open?A. For 6 hours.B. For 8 hours.C. For 10 hours.18.What will the exhibition focus on this year?A. Clothes in the 17th century.B. Food in the 18th century.C. Phones in the 18th century.19.What is the most convenient way to get to Cornford Museum?A. By underground.B. By car.C. By bus.20.What do we know about Cornford Museum?A. It provides free hot drinks.B. Its exhibits are all collected from the local area.C. Special exhibition souvenirs are available there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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AStep into Wonderland and follow any of the many tracks around Kinabalu Park. Even though it is the most explored and studied place in Borneo, new discoveries of rare plantsare frequently being made here.So take a map and set off on your own or follow Park Naturalists as they take you on guided path walks a nd point out the various wonders. There are also visual shows advertising rare plants and animals here. If you are a first time visitor, sign up for these shows and you’ll be excited when you find yourself identifying the same p lants and animals on your walks or during your climb up Mt. Kinabalu.Mt. Kinabalu Botanical Garden is one of the biggest attractions at the park, which started in 1981. This 5-acre garden is an excellent collection of different kinds of plants on the mountain, as plants from all over the park have been replanted here. There are hotels, inns and chalets(牧人小屋) at Kinabalu Park to suit one’s budget. For more information, click .TIMETABLE GUIDEPLACE / INTEREST TIME (HRS)1. KINABALU PARK HQ:Botanical Garden Guided Walk Slide Show 9:00—15:0011:0014:00 (and 19:30 on weekends)2. PORINGButterfly Farm Tropical Garden Night Walk 9:00—16:0013:30By Prior (提前) Arrangement Only3. MESILAUGuided Nature Walk Monday to Friday Saturday and Sunday 9:30, 11:00, 14:00 7:30, 10:30, 14:00B"Your homework is to collect sounds and take them down," Mrs. Olson said before class was over. She handed out sheets of paper shaped like giant ears.On his way home, Colin glared out of the school-bus window. Not fair, he thought. How could he collect enough sounds on his family's farm? If only he lived in the town.He got off the bus when it stopped at his mailbox. But he wasn't in the mood to waveasit drove away."I’m home！”Colin called when he pushed open the gate. He threw his schoolbag down on a kitchen chair."How was school?" His mother asked, walking in with his baby brother on her shoulder."I’ve got homework," Colin co mplained."Eat something before doing your chores." His mother gave him the animal biscuits. Colin ate two tigers, three lions, and a seal, then drank some milk.Astrid, Colin's dog, woofed as Colin walked toward the barn（谷仓）．Her young dogs were yipping. Colin placed dog food into their pan. In the chicken house, Colin hurried two hens from their nests．He put their warm eggs into his jacket. The black cow napped in the sun. Colin woke her when he poured corn into her pan. "Moo, thank you！”she seemed to say.Colin put the eggs in the kitchen, then climbed to his tree house as usual. He could see Dad's beehives（蜂箱）by the field. Six hives usually meant plenty of humming noise. But today he couldn't hear it over the chattering sound of the sparrows，How could a person think?"QUIET！”Colin shouted.Suddenly, he sat up straight. Cows mooed and young dogs yipped. Chickens crackled in their yard. When Astrid began woofing below, Colin smiled broadly. "I hear you！”he called. He hurried down from the tree.24．Why did Colin wish he lived in the town?A. Because living on the farm was boring.B .Because people were treated fairly there.C .Because the town was near his school.D .Because collecting sounds would be easier.25．What does the underlined part in Paragraph 7 refer to?A. Doing his homework.B. Helping with farm work.C. Playing with animals.D. Babysitting his brother.26. How many animal sounds are mentioned in the text?A. 4. B．5． C. 6. D. 7.27. What will Colin most probably do next?A. Walk Astrid.B. Gather honey.C. Draw a giant ear.D. Record the sounds.CFor thousands of years, people thought of glass as something beautiful to look at. Only recently have they come to think of it as something to look through. Stores display their goods in large glass windows. Glass bottles and jars that hold food and drink allow us to see the contents. Glass is used to make eyeglasses, microscopes, telescopes, and many other extremely useful and necessary objects.Until the Second World War, most of the glass used for optical(光学的) instruments was imported from Europe. However, during the war Americans could not get European glass, and they were forced to make their own. Therefore, new kinds of glasses were developed that had been previously unknown. These new effects were achieved by mixing other chemical elements with the sand. Some of these new glasses are very strong and can resistmany kinds of shocks. Legend has it that a very hard glass was invented by a Roman who showed his discovery to the Emperor. When the Emperor saw the glass he feared that it would become more valuable than gold and sliver, making his treasure worthless. Therefore, he had the glassmaker killed, and the secret was not discovered again for hundreds of years.In the present century, safety glass was invented for use in modern cars and planes. Safety glass is made by placing a layer of plastic between two layers of plate glass. When the outside layer of glass is broken, the pieces do not scatter(散开) and injure people. Some glass of the type is strong enough to resist bullets(子弹).Although nowadays plastics have replaced glass under conditions where glass might be easily broken, there are new uses being developed, for the greatest advantage of glass is that its component(组成的) parts are inexpensive and can be found all over the world.28. As time goes by, glass _________.A. is regarded as transparent(透明的)B. is used to make things look pleasantC. is seen as more than decorationD. is widely used to replace steel in making containers29. Why did Americans make their own glass during the Second World War?A. The war blocked the way of glass import.B. The glass made in Europe was out of date.C. They refused to use the European glass.D. They were able to make a new kind of glass.30. Why does the author tell us the legend?A. T o prove the Roman was the first inventor of hard glass.B. To support the Americans were as clever as the Romans.C. T o give some information about hard glass.D. T o provide a historical event concerned with hard glass.31. Why are new uses of glass being developed?A. Because glass is not as safe as plastics.B. Because glass is cheap and easily obtainable.C. Because glass is not as strong and durable as plastics.D. Because glass is more and more widely used.D“Beating is a sign of affection，cursing (骂)is a sign of love.”Many may not expect to hear the words of the old Chinese saying in these modern times—with parents wealthier and better educated than they have ever been—but experts say they still ring true.Today，it seems，Chinese parents are more likely to send their children to precollege military academies in the United States in the hope that some tough love will pave the way to success.“Good education doesn't mea n letting your children enjoy privileges，especially our boys.”said Song Wenming，an entrepreneur (企业家)in Jinhua，East China's Zhejiang province. “They should be raised in tough conditions to know what to fight for in the future.”In August，Song sent his 17yearold son to Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) in Pennsylvania. And he is far from alone，even though it takes a lot of money—around $48,000 per year—to send a child to a strict military school.Statistics show that an increasing number of Chinese students have been registering with such academies.A few years ago，there were no Chinese students at Valley Forge. Today，there are28.“All of the Chinese students at Valley Forge came from wealthy families；some of them were spoiled.” said Jennifer Myers，director of marketing and communications at thesch ool.Song's only son，Song Siyu，had a rocky start during his first six weeks at the school. The teenager said he went to the school voluntarily but did not expect it to be as difficult.Now，three months later，he has perfected the art of taking a bath in 35 seconds，finishing a meal without looking at his food，and making his bed with precision. He can even take criticism，no matter how unreasonable.“The training is hard but I know it is good for selfdevelopment of individuals.” said Song Siyu. “The endless training and scolding are just ways to build up our character；they are not persona l.”But his enthusiasm is not universal. Ten of the 13 Chinese students who joined the academy this year have transferred to other schools.But for those who stick with it，there is a reward for all the hard work.32．From the second paragraph，we can know the old Chinese saying _____________ . A．is out of date in modern timesB．is disagreed by rich parentsC．is still worth trustingD．is deeply believed by better educated parents33．The underlined sentence means that _____________.A．Song sent his only son to military school，so he feels lonelyB．Song is the only one who sends his child to military schoolC．there are other people sending their children to military school besides Song D．the fee of the military school is so high that only Song can afford it34．How many Chinese students are there at Valley Forge before this year?A．10. B. 13. C．15. D．25.35．Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A．It's likely that more and more Chinese students will attend VFMA.B．Most Chinese parents approve of educating their chil dren by beating and cursing nowadays.C．Song Siyu had no difficulty in adjusting to the life at VFMA.D．Most Chinese students support the way of education at VFMA.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。