2023-2024学年江苏省海安高级中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题
The MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR is back and bigger in Belton, Texas in 2024! Join us Feb. 16-18, 2024 (Friday-Sunday), at the Cadence Bank Center (formerly the Bell County Expo Center) for a THREE DAYS of opportunities to live a more independent and economical lifestyle, such as learning DIY skills to slash your monthly bills, stopping overpaying for basic necessities. And you can get the chance to learn directly from some of the most sought-after experts in the world of sustainability!
The MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR is your passport to money-saving hacks, health-boosting remedies, and environmental strategies from leading experts and entrepreneurs around the country.
Enjoy dozens of workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations, and the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR bookstore! Children 17 and under are FREE and do not need to register.
Buy in Advance and Save!
Get your tickets early and get excited!
Individual day prices will increase $5, Weekend and Preferred Seating will increase $10 the weekend of the Fair.
What do you get with your ticket type?
Ordinary Pass
This registration provides access for one adult to Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, including dozens of on-stage workshops, a robust marketplace and attractions in Belton, Texas, on February 16-18, 2024. It does not include access to Hands-On or Extended workshops.
Preferred Seating Pass
Enjoy the following benefits when you get a Preferred Seating Pass:
● Access to seating in the front rows of most workshop areas.
● The complete MOTHER EARTH NEWS Archive 1970-2022: Classic Edition on USB (a $59.95 value!)
Please note: All FAIR ticket sales are final and non-refundable unless the event is canceled. Please, no pets allowed other than service animals.
Visiting Hours:
Feb. 16. Friday·12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 17. Saturday·9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 18. Sunday·11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1. The main purpose of the FAIR is to help visitors know more about ________.
A．the new breakthroughs in the medicine
B．the challenges of the environmental protection
C．the recipes for self-sufficiency and sustainability
D．the sustainable development of the global economy
2. If you are free only in the morning, what time to visit the FAIR is the most suitable?
A．Thursday B．Friday C．Saturday D．Sunday
3. What can we learn from the text?
A．Visitors will be refunded if the FAIR is cancelled.
B．Every visitor can learn about the history of the FAIR.
C．A guide-dog for the blind isn’t allowed into the FAIR.
D．Adult visitors have free access to Extended workshops.
Nikos was an ordinary man. He went through life accepting the mixture of good things and bad things. He never looked for any explanation or reason about why things happened just the way they did.
One morning Nikos woke up. He started to shave, as he did every morning, but then he noticed that the mirror on the bathroom wall wasn’t quite straight. He tried to adjust it, but as soon as he touched it, the mirror fell off the wall and hit the floor with a huge crash. It broke into a thousand pieces. Nikos knew that some people thought this was unlucky. “Seven years’ bad luck,” they said, “when a mirror broke.” But Nikos didn’t care.
After that he went to make himself a sandwich, which needed some tomato sauce. When he picked up a jar of tomato sauce, it fell from his hand. Tomato sauce was everywhere. Some people, he knew, thought that this was also supposed to bring bad luck. But Nikos didn’t care.
On his way to work, he saw a black cat running away from him. He didn’t care.
Even though Nikos wasn’t superstitious, he thought that something bad was certain to happen to him today. He told everybody at work what had happened. “Something bad will happen to you today,” they all said. But nothing bad happened to him.
That evening, his friend thought Nikos was going to have bad things. However, whatever they played, Nikos won. “Go on then, Nikos,” his friend shouted, “use all the money you have won to buy some lottery tickets!” Nikos did it. The next day, everybody was watching the draw for the lottery on TV. The first number came out, for the third prize. It was Nikos’ number. Then the second number, for the second prize. It was Nikos’ number. Then the first prize. It was Nikos’ number as well.
He WON all three of the big lottery prizes!
4. The following things are thought of as the signs of unluck EXCEPT ________.
A．A black cat B．A sandwich with tomato sauce
C．A broken mirror D．Spilt tomato sauce
5. What does the underlined word “superstitious” in paragraph 5 mean?
A．Not studying or looking at things thoroughly.
B．Controlling bad luck to become good fortune.
C．Believing certain events bring good or bad luck.
D．Taking actions to keep bad things from occurring.
6. Why did Nikos’ friend recommend him to buy lottery tickets?
A．To test his luck. B．To change his fortune.
C．To bring in more money. D．To use up all the money.
7. What can we infer from the passage?
A．Nikos went to great lengths to know what lay behind all the things.
B．The mirror on the bathroom wall broke into pieces out of no reason.
C．The occasional things failed to convince Nikos of the coming bad luck.
D．Nikos’ story tells what happens in life has nothing to do with the evil signs.
The Wampanoag language was not dead. To call it dead would be an insult to the ancestors who left it for future generations as a way to communicate-and a way to teach. But it was “unspoken” until linguist Jessie “Little Doe” Baird brought it back. Her project’s Wampanoag dictionary holds more than 11,000 entries.
Words on paper are not a language. A language lives through the people who speak it. So Baird founded the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project. She teaches community classes and family camps. Kids in grade school and high school have the opportunity to learn the language.
The Wampanoags have lived for 12,000 years in Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island. When the Pilgrims (清教徒) met the first Indigenous people, those were the Wampanoags. The English settlers brought disease that killed thousands-an estimated two-thirds of the Wampanoag Nation died-as well as war and rules that fragmented (分裂) the tribes. There once were 69 tribes in the nation; now there are three. Baird is a citizen of the Mashpee tribe. Her ancestors left a key to their language. They translated the King James Bible into Wampanoag. They left hundreds of documents in their written alphabet (字母表).
Baird describes a vision she had where her ancestors helped her see it was time to bring the language home. She began her research, which led her to a graduate degree at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she learned from and worked with other linguists. In 2010, she was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow, earning a “genius grant” to further her work.
“It’s incredibly difficult to reclaim a language, even more so when there are no speakers alive, and even more so when you’re driving 90 minutes a day, each way, to attend graduate school, with four small children at home.”
“I might have been afraid to do the work had I known that,” Baird says with a laugh now. “But I didn’t, and so here we are.”
8. What is the situation of the Wampanoag language?
A．It has entirely gone by now. B．It is being brought back to life.
C．It is a compulsory course in schools. D．It has got well-recognized in the USA. 9. What may contribute to the downfall of Wampanoag?
A．The wide use of English in the new land.
B．The religious change of the Wampanoags.
C．The sharp reduced population of Wampanoag.
D．The shortage of reference books on the language.
10. What’s the key element of saving the Wampanoag language?
A．The local linguists lend a timely hand.
B．Children are asked to learn the language.
C．The government gives the financial support.
D．The materials ancestors left lay the foundation.
11. Which of the following words can best describe Jessie Baird?
A．Determined and responsible B．Considerate and ambitious
C．Intelligent and kind-hearted D．Independent and adaptable
A poll of 2,000 UK adults found more than one third (36%) admit to rarely, or never, reading cookies or terms and conditions online before accepting them. And of those who do, 38% spend a mere 30 seconds or less scanning through. About 31% simply can’t be bothered to read the small print, while about one quarter (26%) claim they do not have the time.
It also emerged that 85% have accepted cookies on a website without reading the policies or making any changes, and that 62% will accept despite not knowing what they are agreeing to.
The research was commissioned (委托) by Avast, which has teamed up with baking star Prue Leith to help educate Internet users about digital cookies. She has created a limited run of her chocolate chip cookies, which are free for people to order online and come with tips and tricks on how to scan the digital kind of cookies.
Prue Leith said, “While recent times have highlighted the importance of being connected online, it’s also never been more important for people to feel safe while doing so. Many people of all ages, but
particularly of my generation, aren’t as familiar with certain aspects of the Internet, and this of course includes digital cookies. This can prove to be a barrier to learning about everything that being online has to offer, so I am absolutely delighted to be working with Avast to help people understand what cookies are and how they work.”
The survey also found half of adults are “fed up” with being asked to accept cookies when landing on a web page, although 30% find it helpful that cookies remember information such as passwords and preferences. But 29% are confused by cookie policies, and 70% even believe websites intentionally try to confuse them with the language they use. However, over two thirds (68%) feel they could be risking their onl ine privacy when accepting a “cookie policy” without reading it. As a result, three quarters (75%) think Internet users need to be better educated on what is included in cookie policies.
12. Prue Leith baked a limited run of cookies to ________.
A．promote her baked products online. B．offer free cookies to people in need.
C．maintain the cooperation with Avast. D．spread the knowledge on digital cookies.
13. How does the author present the result of the research?
A．By conducting polls. B．By listing statistics.
C．By exploring phenomenon and nature. D．By analyzing causes and effects.
14. What will the author tell in the following paragraph?
A．The side effects of leaking personal privacy.
B．The gravity of fully accepting digital cookies.
C．The drawbacks of overlooking digital cookies
D．The specific tips on how to read digital cookies.
15. What’s the purpose of the text?
A．To remind netizens to pay more attention to digital cookies.
B．To appeal to consumers to be concerned about the online tricks.
C．To advocate caring for the generation unfamiliar with the Internet.
D．To advise the Internet companies to revise digital cookies policies.
“We are becoming the people we wanted to be,” Gloria Steinem, a journalist and social activist, declared in the 1970s. So have women really become the people they wanted to be? Yes. 16 And they are nurses, clerks, doctors, scientists and so on. For a better understanding, here are some true data about women at work.
17
One of the great changes in gender equality is taking place in education. More women graduate from high school, attend and graduate from college. In 1994, 63 percent of female high school graduates and 61 percent of male high school graduates were enrolled in college the following fall, according to the Pew Research Center. By 2012, that number for women jumped to 71 percent, but remained unchanged for males, at 61 percent.
The wage gap between males and females is still existing.
Even as more women are flooding onto college campuses, here’s a disappointin g trend. 18 But there still is a gap between their earnings and men’s earnings. Women in professional specialty occupations earn 72.7 percent of what men in the same position earn.
Is there any place women earn the same as men?
No. Unfortunately, there is no such place. But it can be to a woman’s advantage to work in a labor union. 19 So, while there is a gap, it’s much less than in professions without unions, where women make 72 percent of men’s incomes.
Women bring home more income.
20 Over 40 percent of moms are now the sole or primary source of income in U.S. households. Women are now the primary or co-money-maker in nearly two-thirds of American families and working married women bring home 44 percent of their family income.
As I held my boy in the arms to rock him to sleep, he had his arms wrapped around me and kissed me on the cheek. I could feel his _________ love and trust.
For many years my husband John and I dreamed and _________ about becoming parents someday. If I couldn’t have any children of my own, I would _________. One Sunday morning a lady
_________ me and told she had a granddaughter planning to _________ her unborn baby. We met with the young birthmother and showed her a profile of our family, which included a resume and pictures.
Less than two months later we completed our home study and were _________ by the adoption agency just two days before the baby’s birth. One Sunday morning, we got the news and rushed
_________ to the hospital. What a(n) _________ feeling it is to finally hold your newborn son for the first time! We named him Eric Daniel.
During his stay in hospital, we got to hold him and feed him, so we _________ instantly. On the fourth day, Eric was __________ from the hospital and went home with us. Staring at this
__________ angel, I couldn’t believe after all these years that I was now the mother of this beautiful child.
It took 10 months for the adoption to become __________. On that day we stood before the Judge declaring Eric __________ ours. It has been over two years now since we were __________ with Eric and I truly have enjoyed every day that I spend as a mother. I no longer __________ any day for granted. Thank God for giving me the opportunity to take care of such a life.
21.
A．selfless B．unconditional C．independent D．adorable
22.
A．acquired B．ensured C．prayed D．possessed
23.
A．adopt B．deliver C．raise D．abandon
24.
A．approached B．accompanied C．spied D．whispered
25.
A．bring up B．hold up C．pick up D．give up
26.
A．considered B．approved C．rejected D．ranked
27.
A．casually B．merely C．straight D．suddenly
28.
A．abnormal B．awful C．awesome D．unforgiving
29.
A．bounced B．bent C．bounded D．bonded
30.
A．released B．retired C．withdrawn D．departed
31.
A．positive B．odd C．native D．precious
32.
A．royal B．genuine C．final D．decent
33.
A．originally B．legally C．ethnically D．precisely
34.
A．overcome B．blessed C．occupied D．rewarded
35.
A．waste B．spend C．regret D．take
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As one of the eight great cuisines of China, Hangzhou dishes are noted for their unique characteristics. A trip to Hangzhou isn't complete 36 trying some of its specialty dishes. Here are a few must-try meals, each of which has an age-old story.
Dongpo Pork (东坡肉)
Dongpo Pork was named after Song Dynasty (960-1279) poet and official, Su Dongpo. When Su was exiled (流放) to Hangzhou, he initiated a thorough dredging (清淤) of West Lake, 37 benefits were immediate and clear for the locals. To express their 38 (grateful), they gifted Su a lot of pork. Su added his own twist to the traditional process of cooking pork belly. He distributed the dish to those who worked on the project and it became widely 39 (favor).
West Lake Carp in Vinegar Gravy (西湖醋鱼)
Legend has 40 that two brothers lived in Hangzhou. The elder brother was murdered. And the younger brother was forced into exile 41 (tragic). During his farewell dinner, his recently widowed sister-in-law cooked a dish that was both sweet and sour, imp lying the younger brother should “not forget the sour amid the sweet”. The young man later returned to Hangzhou as a high-ranking official, avenged (报仇) his brother's murder and 42 (seek) out his sister-in-law. Since then, the dish 43 (hand) down from generation to generation.
Sister Song's Fish Soup (宋嫂鱼羹)
During the Song Dynasty, a woman nicknamed Sister Song 44 (settle) down alongside West Lake and made a living selling fish soup. During a trip to West Lake, Emperor Gaozong tasted her fish soup and spoke highly of it. The soup's reputation spread far and wide, and it became a 45 (call) card for the city.
46. 假如你是李华，你班要进行一场“My career plan”为主题的英文演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿，内容要点如下：
1. 你想要从事的职业；
2. 如何实现你的职业理想。
要求：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
My career plan
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47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。George was a driver and he spent so much time at his work that he could hardly have a meal together with his wife and three children. In the evenings he attended classes, seeking to get knowledge that one day would help him to find a better paying job.
George’s family often complained that he was not spending enough time with them, but his only answer was, “I am doing all this for you and I work hard to provide my family with the best that I can.”
Soon after George had passed his exams, he received a good job offer with a salary, which was significantly higher than he had before. So now George could provide his family with more expensive clothes, some luxury items or vacations in foreign countries. It was like a dream come true, but family still did not get enough attention from George, as he continued to work very hard and often, he did not get to see his family for most of the week.
Time passed and George’s hard work paid off-he was promoted. He decided to relieve his wife from domestic works, so he hired a maid. He also decided that their flat was not big enough for their family and they needed a more spacious one. Thus he needed to work even harder and, moreover, he continued his studies, so that he would be promoted again. George worked so hard that sometimes he even had to spend his Sundays with his clients instead of his wife and children. And again, whenever family asked for his time and complained that they did not spend enough time together, he answered he was doing all this only for them.
A bit later George was promoted, and he could buy a spacious house with a beautiful view. On the first Sunday evening at their new home, George told his wife and kids now he decided not to take any studies or work not so hard so that he could spend more time with his beloved family.
注意：
1. 续写的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
The next morning, George suddenly felt a sharp pain in his stomach.
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The day finally came when George recovered from his illness.
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2023-2024学年江苏省海安高级中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题 The MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR is back and bigger in Belton, Texas in 2024! Join us Feb. 16-18, 2024 (Friday-Sunday), at the Cadence Bank Center (formerly the Bell County Expo Center) for a THREE DAYS of opportunities to live a more independent and economical lifestyle, such as learning DIY skills to slash your monthly bills, stopping overpaying for basic necessities. And you can get the chance to learn directly from some of the most sought-after experts in the world of sustainability! The MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR is your passport to money-saving hacks, health-boosting remedies, and environmental strategies from leading experts and entrepreneurs around the country. Enjoy dozens of workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations, and the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR bookstore! Children 17 and under are FREE and do not need to register. Buy in Advance and Save! Get your tickets early and get excited! Individual day prices will increase $5, Weekend and Preferred Seating will increase $10 the weekend of the Fair. What do you get with your ticket type? Ordinary Pass This registration provides access for one adult to Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, including dozens of on-stage workshops, a robust marketplace and attractions in Belton, Texas, on February 16-18, 2024. It does not include access to Hands-On or Extended workshops. Preferred Seating Pass Enjoy the following benefits when you get a Preferred Seating Pass: ● Access to seating in the front rows of most workshop areas. ● The complete MOTHER EARTH NEWS Archive 1970-2022: Classic Edition on USB (a $59.95 value!) Please note: All FAIR ticket sales are final and non-refundable unless the event is canceled. Please, no pets allowed other than service animals. Visiting Hours: Feb. 16. Friday·12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Feb. 17. Saturday·9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Feb. 18. Sunday·11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1. The main purpose of the FAIR is to help visitors know more about ________. A．the new breakthroughs in the medicine
2023-2024学年江苏省徐州市高三上学期11月期中英语试题 WELCOME TO DENTAL 2023 IMPLANT CENTER GRAND OPENING!! VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION 3317 E.10th ST., LONG BEACH Save this coupon(优惠券)and you can enjoy the maximum discount in our new office: Single tooth implant costs only $700!(A 10% discount of normal). Including implant, abutment and crown. *Due date: 03/31/24. Cannot be combined with insurance fees or other coupons. New patients only. NOW SERVING YOU IN THREE LOCATIONS! IRVINE: 39 Creek Road, Suite 210 LAGUNA NIGUEL: 30012 Crown Valley Pkwy, STEB Unlike traditional artificial teeth, which are removable, dental implants are surgically placed into the jawbone and then topped with a restoration such as a dental crown. They feel much more natural than conventional alternatives. Additionally, dental implants can help to prevent bone deterioration(退化)that is caused by missing teeth. The bone begins to deteriorate when you lose a tooth because it is no longer being stimulated daily. This can lead to severe bone loss over time. But by placing dental implants into the jawbone, we can preserve this structure. If you’re missing one, two, or all of your teeth, we encourage you to visit our new office in Long Beach, or call(949)857-6757 to schedule your appointment. We would be happy to help you find the best treatment plan to restore your smile and help you enjoy better oral health soon! 1. What’s the restriction of the coupon? A．It is valid only on March 31 st . B．It doesn’t support phone reservation. C．Only new patients can use it. D．It must be used with insurance fees. 2. Which is an advantage of dental implants? A．They cost little money. B．They preserve the jawbone. C．They can be easily removed. D．They prevent teeth missing. 3. What is the purpose of the text?
江苏省南通市2022-2023学年第一学期 期中考试高三英语试题（满分120） 一、阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（本题共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) Answer the following questions by using the information taken from a dictionary page. (You may read the questions first.) jaguar: n. a type of large, yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of the U. S. and in Central and South America. jargon: 1. n. speech that doesn’t make sense. 2. n. an unknown language that seems strange or impossible to understand. 3. n. a language made up of two or more other languages: His jargon was a mixture of French and English. 4. n. the special vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report on computers was filled with jargon. jaunt: 1. n. a trip taken for fun. 2. v. to go on a brief pleasant trip: We jaunted to the country last Saturday. javelin: 1. n. a spear most commonly used as weapon or in hunting. 2. n. a lightweight metal or wooden spear that is thrown in track-and-field contests. 3. n. the contest in which a javelin is thrown. 4. v. to strike, as with a javelin. jazz: 1. n. a type of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by rhythmic beats. 2. n. popular dance music influenced by jazz. 3. n. slang empty talk. 4. ad. of or like jazz: a jazz band, jazz records. Jennet: n. a small Spanish horse. ( )1. Which meaning of the word javelin is used in the sentence below? At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards. A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 4 ( )2. Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the sentence below? Doctors often speak in medical jargon. A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 4 ( )3. What does the word jazz mean in the following sentence? Don’t give me that jazz, for I am a practical person. A. rhythmic beats B. a type of music
2023-2024学年第一学期期中六校联合调研考试 高三英语参考答案 第一部分听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分） 1-5. BACAC 6-10. AACAC 11-15. BCBAA 16-20. BCCBB 第二部分阅读理解（每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 21-25 CADAD 26-30 ACBDA 31-35 ADADC 第三部分七选五（每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36-40 DFBAG 第四部分完形填空（每小题1分，满分15分） 41-45 DDBCB 46-50 DCBAD 51-55 CACDA 第五部分语法语篇填空（每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56. an 57. was added 58. dating 59. when 60. to mark 61. combined 62. and 63. in 64. appreciation 65. have become 第六部分第一节应用文写作（满分15分） One possible version: 写作提示: 本写作要求你写一封电子邮件，请求成为Eric的语言学习伙伴。时态应以一般现在时为主。审题可知，第一段应说明写邮件目的--请求成为Eric的语言交换学习伙伴;第二段分析你的优势;第三段表达你的期待。 One possible version: Dear Eric, I am Li Hua, a Chinese high school student. Learning that you are looking for an English learner whose native language is Chinese, I am writing to express my wish to become your language (exchange) partner/ language buddy. Firstly, having studied in London for a year/ having studied English for years, I can understand you better culturally and make sure we communicate smoothly. Secondly, I have a wide range of interests and a good knowledge of Chinese. So there are lots of topics which we can talk about, especially those related to Chinese language learning. I hope we can be helpful to each other. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua 第二节读后续写（满分25分） One possible version My neighbor was the only one taking action. Quickly pulling aside his miracle meal, my neighbor leaped up and guided the elderly man to share the seat. Numb with cold, the old man didn’t expected the invitation, moving clumsily. Hardly had he seated himself, my neighbor tenderly put his down jacket over the older man’s shoulders, slipping his arms into sleeves. Finally, he said “Can you h elp me out?” pointing to the
江苏省句容三中、海安实验中学联考2023-2024学年高三上 学期10月月考英语试题 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解 Camping tips: Which overnight wilderness experience is right for you? If you’re an experienced backpacker, read no further. This article is for camping rookies, those who have never slept beneath the stars or haven’t pitched a tent since their youth but are seriously thinking about overnighting in the wilderness. Car camping At its most basic, car camping involves packing a tent, sleeping bag, fold-up chair, cooler and camp stove into your vehicle and staying at a drive-up campground. Nearly every national park, and many state and county parks and private facilities, offer drive-up campgrounds with restrooms, potable water, fire rings or pits, and maybe even hot showers. So there are lots of choices. The downside of car camping is the fact that these campgrounds are often packed with other campers. Not a lot of privacy, they can be noisy, and possibly hinder your quest of communing with nature. Backpacking No vehicle required; just your feet and a good pair of hiking boots or shoes to get you to the next overnight spot. A multi-day hiking trip is without doubt the most immersive way to experience the great outdoors. Different from maybe car camping, it requires the least expense and equipment. All you really need are a backpack, sleeping bag, water bottle, small first-aid kit, enough food to last the entire travel. It can be done just about anywhere on the planet. Boat Camping While this does involve owning or renting a watercraft or using a ferry or water taxi service to reach the overnight site, camping via canoe, kayak, raft or boat offers a similar get-away-from-it-all adventure as backpacking. Experienced paddlers and boaters usually prefer to camp on their own along a secluded shoreline. But many adventure or wilderness outfitters offer guided trips that can last anywhere from a couple of days to two or three weeks. With a boat, you can sometimes camp
2023-2024学年江苏省海安高级中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题 If you’re after a quick snap, if you’re out and about, here are a few brilliant instant cameras to choose from. Instax Mini 12 Made by Fujifilm. the Instax Mini series of cameras is ideal for taking quick snaps and getting high-quality credited card sized photos. The Mini com with built-in flash, a close-up lens and selfie lens for talking those perfect shots. The camera comes in a range of bright colors, including sky blue and clay white. Polaroid Go Famous for their cameras, Polaroid still makes instant cameras in the modern day, with a classic look. The Go comes with autofocus as well as a self timer for effectively capturing the moment and producing quality Polaroid photographs for you to keep. It also comes in a range of funky colors, if all black or white isn’t your preference. Instax Mini Evo The Mini Evo combined camera and printer is a compact device with a 28mm lens that’s capable of letting you review and edit photos before printing them. Also featured is a back 2.7-inch LCD screen for viewing what you’re shooting and the ability to print from your phone via Bluetooth. Instax Mini 40 Coming just in a single but vintage black design, the Insax Mini 40 is a solid option for quick instant snaps, with a one-touch selfie mode and a more traditional looking camera, fixed with a 60mm lens. It’s also small enough to fit comfortably in your burn bag or pocket to take a quick snap if you’re out and about. 1. What do Instax Mini 12 and Polaroid Go have in common? A．Both have selfie lens. B．Both have optional colors. C．Both are in small size. D．Both have a classic look 2. If you wish to print photos in your smartphone through a camera, which model is suitable? A．Instax Mini 12. B．Polaroid Go. C．Instax Mini Evo. D．Instax Mini 40 3. What is the unique feature of Instax Mini 40? A．The built-in flash. B．The photo-editing function. C．The autofocus function. D．The single black design. I try to be a good father. Cook my kids good dishes, and take them to photo shoots. But compared with Dick Hoyt, I suck. Eighty-five times he’s pushed his disabled son, Rick, in marathons.
2023-2024学年江苏省海安市实验中学高二上学期期中英语试题 Brilliant Ways to Deliver Secret Messages Many effective ways are used now to deliver secret messages. But in the past when the science and technology was not developing, especially during the war, how did people send secret and important messages? Shoelaces In the 1950s, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency created a book of tips to teach spies ways to communicate in public. One tip: Lace up your sho es. Tied one way, the laces might mean “I have information”: tied another, “Follow me”. The spies could communicate while everyone else probably thought, “That guy can’t tie his shoes correctly!” Tattooed(刺文身) Head Around 513 B.C., Histiaeus was forced out as the ruler of an ancient city. So he wanted to send a message to his supporters: Rebel against the king who took away his power. Histiaeus called in a slave, shaved his head and tattooed the message onto the man’s skin on the top of head. After the slave’s hair grew back, he travelled to Greece with orders to shave his head again. Message received! Orange Juice In 1597, John Gerard was imprisoned in the Tower of London in England. He asked the prison guard to let him send letters written in charcoal(木炭). But then he wrote another message on top using the
江苏省无锡市2023-2024学年高三上学期期中教学质量调研 测试英语试卷 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解 The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Autumn, the 13th solar term, reflects the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. The fruitful season is approaching. The following are several things you should know about it. “Autumn Tiger” Although Start of Autumn indicates the beginning of autumn, hot weather won’t come to an end. The period of hot days after Start of Autumn, is called “Autumn Tiger”. Because of decreasing rainfall, it is even more sweltering (闷热的) during this period than during Major Heat. Eating longans The Start of Autumn period is harvest time for Taiwan longan. People believe that eating longan will help their children become senior officials. Eating red beans Starting from the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, people in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, have eaten red beans on Start of Autumn day. They take 7 to 14 little beans, swallowing them with well water. When taking the beans, one must face west, it is said, so as not to get dysentery during the autumn. Eating gourds (葫芦) During the Qing Dynasty, people would put gourds outside for a day before the Start of Autumn, and eat them on Start of Autumn day to drive off the summer heat. Today people in Tianjin still keep this custom, believing that eating melons such as towel gourd, white gourd and bitter gourd can prevent diarrhea (腹泻) in autumn. 1．What causes “Autumn Tiger” according to the passage? A．The reducing rainfall.B．The ending of summer. C．The approaching autumn.D．The beginning of the solar term. 2．What is the common belief for people to eat red beans and gourds? A．To avoid heat.B．To keep the custom.
江苏省南通市海安市2023-2024学年高三上学期开学英 语试题 一、阅读理解 Nashville TN Welcome to your Music City vacation planning center, where you can make reservations for lodging, activities, dining and more! You can meet today’s hottest stars and country music legends at the Grand Ole Opry, cruise the Cumberland aboard the General Jackson Showboat Dinner Cruise or tour the sights! Classic Music City Attractions When one thinks of Music City, there are several attractions that immediately come to mind, namely the Grand Ole Opry, The General Jackson Showboat Dinner Cruise, and the Ryman Auditorium. Some of the most amazing stars have taken the stage at the Grand Ole Opry. Another historic venue in Music City is the Ryman Auditorium. As well as attending concerts and shows, visitors to the Ryman can take leisurely tours to learn all about the history of the performing center. Architectural Wonders As one of the most beautiful cities in the United States, it is no wonder that this city is home to some of the most impressive pieces of architecture. From landmarks to universities and everything in between, those who have a passion for history are sure to have an amazing time exploring these places. Music City Art & Museums For those who love art, the Frist Center is a must-have activity. This art museum features approximately 24, 000 sq ft filled with a variety of exhibitions and displays that are sure to impress. This non-profit center is open seven days a week and features rotating exhibits so there’s something new with each visit. Shopping, Dining & More Downtown is among the most popular areas of the city as it holds some of the greatest attractions and more.
江苏省海门中学2022-2023学年高三上学期期中测试英语试 题 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解 In 1970, American magician Rick Johnsson theorized that when magic tricks seem too perfect, audiences are less impressed and can easily figure out their secrets. Johnsson knew few people believed magicians had supernatural powers because they feel certain there is a rational explanation for magic, and it’s often science. What’s the science behind popular magic tricks? Let’s take a look. Levitating(悬 浮)objects A popular trick is making objects levitate, with smaller objects being especially easy to “fly”. To the viewer, the levitating object may seem to resist gravity, but there’s a simple explanation—quantum (量子)physics. Magicians coat an object in a layer of magnetic paint and place it on top of a superconductor cooled by liquid nitrogen. The opposing forces cause the object to float above the superconductor. Vanishing liquids Many magicians can make liquids disappear. The explanation is simple—chemistry. Sodium polyacrylate, also known as “waterlock”, is a chennical compound that can absorb liquids. It’s used in everyday products such as baby diapers. What’s magical about this compound is that it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in liquid. When a magician pours water into a cup lined with sodium polyacrylate, the water is quickly absorbed. Burning paper Another interesting trick is when magicians set paper on fire, it remains undamaged. Magicians can even use money in this trick. However, there’s a scientific explanation-chemistry! The item is dipped in a mixture of alcohol and water before the trick. When it’s lit on fire, the alcohol covering the paper begins to burn. Alcohol burns and changes into gas at a much lower temperature than water, so the water protects the paper from burning. 1．Where is this passage most likely from? A．Science fiction.B．A textbook.C．The popular press.D．A news report. 2．What may be involved in Levitating objects?