高三英语月考试卷

河南驻马店经济开发区2024-2025学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题一、阅读理解World’s Good Places to VisitBora BoraThis French Polynesian island may not be large in size, but it makes up for tropical beauty. Here you will find charming beaches, green jungles and luxury resorts on the surrounding islands. The island’s extinct volcano, Mount Otemanu, is a great choice for taking photos or hiking. Although a trip to Bora Bora is expensive, most travelers say it’s worth the money.Glacier National ParkSnow-capped peaks, alpine meadows (高山草甸) and blue lakes are just a few reasons why Glacier National Park is one of America’s most remarkable parks. In winter, you can enjoy snowshoeing and skiing, while, during the summer, vacationers can go whitewater rafting on Flathead River and other popular activities. For those who’d rather admire their surroundings from their cars, a scenic drive along Going-to-the-Sun Road can’t be missed.Swiss AlpsSnow-capped mountains, charming towns and flower-filled meadows make the Swiss Alps a year-round fairytale destination. In winter, you can visit world-class ski resorts such as exclusive St. Moritz and charming Zermatt, choose to hike through the green valleys of the Swiss National Park during the warmer months or attend the lively festival in the foothill city of Montreux.MauiWhether you’re driving along the Road to Hana, enjoying a bird’s-eye view of Maui’s lush coastline from a helicopter, snorkeling (潜水) with sea turtles or simply relaxing on white or black sand beaches, you’ll find that this Hawaiian island is unlike any other tropical destination. Don’t miss a chance to visit Haleakala National Park, which is home to one of the world’s largest dormant volcanic craters and boasts fantastic sunrises.1．What can visitors do in Bora Bora?A．Witness volcano eruption.B．Go on a boat tour.C．Witness skiing racing.D．Go for an outing.2．What do Glacier National Park and Swiss Alps have in common?A．Both provide snow-capped peaks and winter sports activities.B．Both are known for their lively festivals in summer.C．Both feature charming towns and flower-filled meadows.D．Both offer opportunities for whitewater rafting.3．Which is appealing to marine life lovers?A．Bora Bora.B．Glacier National Park.C．Swiss Alps.D．Maui.Cancer is a tough disease. When someone hears they have cancer, words of support often feel empty. In such times, actions can show support more powerfully than words. After Lauren’s husband was diagnosed with cancer, she decided to shave his head. But before starting, she shared a heartfelt message.Lauren is a hairdresser, and hair is a big part of her life. Under her post, she wrote, “Hair is my art, my passion, and my way of making others feel beautiful, confident, and seen. It’s a reflection of who we are, how we feel, and how we present ourselves to the world. But today, I’m choosing to let go of it all, not because hair doesn’t matter, but because some things matter so much more.”Before shaving her husband’s head, Lauren did something surprising. She turned the clippers on herself. Her husband was shocked and said, “No. No, no, no.” As she continued, his expression changed. He realized that his wife was ready to stand by him through this tough journey. She made a second and a third shave, cutting off large sections of her long hair. At one point, her husband asked, “Why?” Eventually, Lauren sat in the chair, and her husband helped to finish shaving her head. When she was done, she looked like a fuzzy cue ball. Then, her husband sat down, and she shaved his head. They hugged many times during this moment of solidarity.Lauren’s final words were powerful. She said, “This act isn’t just about hair. It’s about standing with him in his fight, showing him that we are in this together, every step of the way.” She also reflected on the importance of hair, saying, “Yes, hair is important, and it will always be a part of who I am, but at this moment, it’s just hair. What truly matters is the bond we share, thefight we fight, and the love that carries us through.”4．What did Lauren decide to do after her husband was diagnosed with cancer?A．Cut her own hair.B．Shave her husband’s head.C．Write a heartfelt message.D．Take her husband to the hospital.5．Why is hair particularly significant to Lauren?A．Because of her profession.B．Because she likes long hair.C．Because of her husband’s love.D．Because she thinks hair is a necessity. 6．What was Lauren’s husband’s initial reaction when she started shaving her head?A．He felt disappointed with Lauren.B．He laughed and found it amusing.C．He was supportive and encouraged her.D．He was surprised and tried to stop her. 7．How did Lauren feel about shaving her head?A．She regretted doing it.B．She felt indifferent to it.C．She believed it was a small act.D．She saw it as a symbol of unity and support.The warning signs are all there: record-breaking heat, failing health, vanishing ice sheets, and more unpredictable weather. And yet we’re still pumping increasing amounts of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere, threatening our very survival.A new study by an international team of experts highlights how global methane (甲烷) emissions have been rising rapidly since 2006, particularly since 2020. We’ll perpetuate the trend unless we do something extreme very soon. The study’s authors have then outlined some strategies countries can use to take action, and developed an online tool to help with this.This continual climb in methane emissions is largely due to the ongoing use of fossil fuels in preference to cleaner alternatives. It’s directly produced by oil, gas, and coal drilling and processing. The increasing release of methane from natural wetlands, caused by a hotter climate, is now also contributing.“Worldwide efforts to limit climate change are rightly focused on carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary driver,” the team writes in their published paper. “However, since humanity has failed to adequately address climate change for several decades, keeping warming below agreed goals now requires that we address all major climate pollutants.”There is currently much less methane in our atmosphere than CO2, but methane is astronger greenhouse gas. We know that methane is a major contributor to the warming of the world, trapping heat like CO2 does. It also contributes to the formation of ozone at ground level, increasing the risk of death through diseases related lungs and heart.All these different methane sources need to be urgently looked at. The study finds: Methane reduction targets should be applied alongside CO2reduction targets, and new technologies and policies need to be introduced.“A change in thinking from governments and organizations is required,” said one of the researchers. “We have created a new online tool to help with the reduction of methane emissions. This tool should help to target reductions effectively and monitor expected improvements.”8．What does the underlined word “perpetuate” in paragraph 2 mean?A．prevent.B．control.C．continue.D．recognise. 9．What is the main cause of the continuous rise in methane emissions?A．More emission of CO2.B．Ongoing animal farming.C．Continued use of fossil fuels.D．Modern agricultural development. 10．According to the study, what may increasing methane emissions bring about?A．Health risks caused by ozone.B．Limiting the formation of ozone.C．A decrease in global temperatures.D．An increase in risk of brain disorder. 11．What is the researcher’s attitude to the new online tool?A．Critical.B．Confident.C．Cautious.D．Disappointed.A study co-led by Professor Rong from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and Professor Ke from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Faculty of Medicine has confirmed the presence of number sense in rats. This discovery is essential as it establishes an animal model that could help researchers investigate the neural bases of numerical ability and disability in humans.The research team devised an innovative approach, combining a novel numerical learning task with brain handling techniques and AI modeling. This method was crucial in resolving debates on whether rats possess a natural sense of numbers. The study’s findings offer a deeper understanding of the mechanisms that support numerical cognition.Number sense is a vital cognitive ability that aids animals in understanding theirenvironment and enhances their survival prospects. It is also a fundamental aspect of mathematical talent, which is a key component of human intelligence. About 3 % to 7 % of people suffer from dyscalculia, a learning disability that affects the ability to learn arithmetic and mathematics of people of normal intelligence. A shortage in number sense is one of the major symptoms.To separate the influence of numbers from continuous amount, the research team conducted careful quantitative analyses. The study demonstrated that rats, even without prior numerical experience, could develop number sense when trained with sounds representing specific quantities. Remarkably, the rats consistently used the number of sounds, rather than the sounds’ continuous amount, to make choices associated with food rewards.Professor Ke expressed her excitement about the study’s potential impact. “This research not only uncovers the mystery of how the brain processes numbers but also opens new avenues for studying the neural circuits involved in numerical processing in animals,” she said. “It also reveals light on the genetic factors associated with mathematical ability.”The findings have broader effects, particularly in the field of AI, where the neural network modeling could inform the development of smarter algorithms (算法). Moreover, the enhanced understanding of the brain’s numerical processing mechanisms could contribute to creating interventions for individuals who struggle with numbers.12．What is the author’s main purpose in writing paragraph 1?A．To describe the methods used in the research.B．To highlight the discovery of number sense in rats.C．To introduce the researchers involved in the study.D．To explain the significance of number sense in animals.13．What is the characteristic of people with dyscalculia?A．Abnormal intelligence.B．Difficulty with languages.C．A lack of number sense.D．Strong mathematical ability.14．How did the study show rats developed number sense?A．By counting training.B．By brain scans during tasks.C．By food rewards for numbers.D．By wild behavior observation.15．What is the best title for the text?A．Do Animals Have Number Sense?B．Is AI Used to Model Neural Networks?C．Does Dyscalculia Affect Arithmetic Learning?D．Are Mathematical AbilitiesEssential to Animals?Extensive scientific research has underlined the deep impact of gratitude on human mental and physical health. Studies have consistently shown that individuals who consciously count their blessings are happier and less likely to be depressed. 16 . It can also enhance physical health, leading to fewer aches and pains and promoting healthier lifestyle choices such as regular exercise and check-ups.Gratitude also plays a critical role in stress management and emotional resilience. 17 . Over time, this helps manage daily stress and enhances our mental resilience, allowing us to recover more quickly from hurt.One of the most effective ways to foster gratitude is to keep a journal about the things you’re grateful for. 18 . Writing them down not only reinforces these feelings but also serves as a reminder of the positive aspects of your life, especially useful during tougher times.19 . This could be thanking colleagues for their help on a project, friends for their support, or family members for their love and care. Expressing gratitude strengthens relationships and opens up a cycle of positivity and appreciation that benefits both the giver and the receiver.Take a few minutes each evening to review the events of the day and identify moments of joy and accomplishment. This reflection can help you end the day on a positive note, regardless of the challenges you face. 20 .A．Think back to a challenge you faced this weekB．But the benefits of gratitude go beyond emotional well-beingC．Another impactful practice is to express gratitude to others in wordsD．Appreciating what we have relieves stress-related negative emotionsE．What’s more, it can also significantly improve your overall well-beingF．This includes noting moments, people, or possessions that bring joy or comfort G．Expressing gratitude to others can make them feel deeply valued and appreciated二、完形填空Peter Warner is a dedicated bus driver for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. On June 19, while 21 his regular route through Willowbrook on Staten Island, he 22 a little boy standing alone on the road. Then the little boy was running down the middle of the street, wearing no shoes. Recognizing the 23 , Peter immediately stopped the bus and 24 blocked the intersection to ensure safety for both the child and other drivers. He then 25 the boy calmly, taking him into his care.After ensuring the child was 26 , Peter called the MTA’s Bus Command Center, his union, and 911. Thanks to his quick 27 , the boy was soon reunited with his 28 family. It turned out that the child had 29 away while his father was sleeping and his mother was at work. The boy’s family expressed their deep gratitude to Peter, who felt a sense of 30 and happiness that everything had turned out well.In the days that followed, Peter and the boy’s father connected on social media, developing a new 31 . The incident was widely reported, and the community commended Peter for his caution and 32 . His quick thinking not only ensured the boy’s safety but also 33 a potential tragedy. This act of heroism 34 a powerful reminder of how a single moment of care and responsibility can make a 35 difference in someone’s life. 21．A．operating B．guiding C．enjoying D．driving 22．A．arranged B．noticed C．imagined D．kept 23．A．danger B．point C．case D．sight 24．A．proudly B．patiently C．quickly D．fearfully 25．A．found B．pushed C．grasped D．approached 26．A．afraid B．safe C．small D．lovely 27．A．action B．message C．answer D．struggle 28．A．bored B．puzzled C．amazed D．worried 29．A．broken B．pulled C．wandered D．faded 30．A．relief B．gratitude C．loss D．risk 31．A．reward B．friendship C．position D．frame 32．A．freshness B．curiosity C．richness D．kindness 33．A．released B．melted C．avoided D．absorbed34．A．served as B．took in C．aimed at D．jumped to 35．A．little B．sensitive C．single D．significant三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

高三三月月考英语试题(新模式)第一卷(共三部分，共115分)第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 does the woman think of the shirt for the party?A.The size is not large enough.B.The material is not good.C.The color is not suitable.2. When can the woman get the computers?A.On Tuesday.B.On Wednesday.C.On Thursday.3. What are they going to do?A. Play tennis.B. Go swimmingC. Do some cleaning.4. What will the woman probably do tonight?A. See a film.B. Go to a concertC. Do some shopping5. Where does the conversation take place?A. In an office.B. In a hotelC. In a bedroom第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟时间阅读各小题。

听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

听下面一段对话。

回答以下3个小题6. What is the man mainly worried about?A. The woman's new job.B. The woman's staying with Sue.C. The woman's living by herself.7. How does Sue feel about the idea of the woman staying with her?A. Glad.B. Unhappy.C. Surprised.8 How will the woman face the problem of expensive apartments?A. By sharing an apartment with Sue.B. By earning a lot of money.C. By getting help from her family.听下面一段对话。

湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2024届高三月考试卷（四）英语试题本试题卷分为听力、阅读、语言运用和写作四个部分, 共10页。

时量120分钟。

满分150分。

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. Where is the man going?A. Kennedy.B. London.C. New York.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A disease.B. A co-worker.C. A doctor.3. What does the man intend to do?A. Make friends.B. Collect papers.C. Do the typing.4. What is the man doing?A. Asking for information.B. Giving directions.C. Waiting for a bus.5. What does the man want to know?A. How to make dessert.B. How to solve problems.C. How to understand expressions.第二节（共15小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A. B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

高三三月月考英语试题(新模式)第一卷(共三部分，共115分)第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 does the woman think of the shirt for the party?A.The size is not large enough.B.The material is not good.C.The color is not suitable.2. When can the woman get the computers?A.On Tuesday.B.On Wednesday.C.On Thursday.3. What are they going to do?A. Play tennis.B. Go swimmingC. Do some cleaning.4. What will the woman probably do tonight?A. See a film.B. Go to a concertC. Do some shopping5. Where does the conversation take place?A. In an office.B. In a hotelC. In a bedroom第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟时间阅读各小题。

听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

听下面一段对话。

回答以下3个小题6. What is the man mainly worried about?A. The woman's new job.B. The woman's staying with Sue.C. The woman's living by herself.7. How does Sue feel about the idea of the woman staying with her?A. Glad.B. Unhappy.C. Surprised.8 How will the woman face the problem of expensive apartments?A. By sharing an apartment with Sue.B. By earning a lot of money.C. By getting help from her family.听下面一段对话。

华东师大二附中2024学年第一学期10月英语试卷高三英语II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Swimmer breaks record, drowns doping noise with golden strokeFreestyle swimming prodigy Pan Zhanle reaffirmed the integrity and solid progress of Chinese swimmers by breaking his own world record to win the men's 100-meter freestyle on Wednesday night at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.Pan, 19, who cleared several rounds of doping tests, finished in 46, is to win China's first swimming gold at the ongoing Games in the French capital, (21) (top)his 46.80seconds record made in February at the world championships in Doha, Qatar.Entering Wednesday's final session under huge pressure to end China's gold medal drought in the Paris Olympics pool, Pan sent the capacity crowd at the La Defense Arena into a frenzy as he shaved 0.4 second (22) his own record.It was the first world record broken in any swimming competition by the end of Wednesday, and significantly boosted Team China's morale following a series of near-misses from the top spot on the podium in(23) (early)events.Pan's masterful performance,(24) came after he completed rigorous doping test programs prior to and during the Games with zero positive results, delivered a fitting reply to some Western media organizations, such as The New York Times, and other organizations led by the United States Anti-Doping Agency that claimed Chinese swimmers achieved consistent improvements through "unfair" means."I just swam perfectly today and made a strong impression for Chinese swimming. I hope this gold lifts the spirits of the whole team and helps more teammates make a golden start," Pan said at a news conference held after the event."For Chinese swimming and for my country, I think it's huge to prove that Chinese athletes (25) also prevail in another event (other than traditionally strong disciplines) in swimming." he added.As a talented young swimmer, who is particularly strong in his final split push, Pan made his presence (26) (feel) at the world championships in Doha by setting his previous record in a stunning lead-off leg in China's gold-winning men's 4x 100m relay.Asked (27) he managed to achieve such impressive progress, the teenager attributed his improvement in time during the Olympics to hard work, commitment to clean sport, discipline and support of modern training methods."I took 21 doping tests from May to July, prior to the Games, and had no positive results at all. It was no big deal(28) the testing was conducted fairly and according to rules. I cooperated with all thetesting procedures and stayed confident (29) I am competing fair and clean," Pan said."As far as my daily routine is concerned, I did a lot of aerobics and endurance training to strengthen my push and kick in the final split. We have also adopted a scientific underwater monitoring and analyzing system to review our techniques and strokes, so that we can train better and more effectively," he added.Pan's great from has been hailed by his rivals including Chalmers, (30) 100mfreestyle winner at the 2016 Rio Games, who said the blend of raw power and strategic brilliance in Pan's swimming is simply impressive. Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. advanceB. idealsC. drivingD. stellarE. engageF. scopeG. securingH. relative I. showcased J. overall K. capturedChina leaves Paris Paralympics in successThe 17th Summer Paralympic Games concluded of Sept 8 in Paris, where the Chinese delegation delivered another (31) performance. Competing in 19 sports and 302 events, China claimed a total of 94 gold medals, 76 silver, and 50 bronze, (32) a dominant victory on both the gold and overall medal tallies, making their sixth consecutive win in these rankings.According to delegation secretary-general Chang, Zheng, Team China showed a(n) (33) improvement in Paris, with the number of gold-winning sports rising from 9 in the previous Games to 12. Athletes medaled in 18 sports, widening their (34) of success. In swimming, athletics, weightlifting and cycling, Chinese athletes set 20 world records, while many others achieved personal bests.China continued to demonstrate its strength in core events such as athletics, swimming, table tennis, badminton and wheelchair fencing.Breakthroughs were a hallmark of these games. The taekwondo team secured its first-ever Paralympic gold medal, while the boccia team, in its fourth Paralympic appearance, earned two golds, marking their first-ever podium finish."Both veteran and young athletes displayed their talents, with the younger generation emerging as a (35) force behind China's continued progress in Paralympic sports," Chang said.Nineteen-year-old swimmer Jiang Yuyan (36) seven gold medals, 23-year-old swimmer Guo Jincheng earned four golds and two silvers, and badminton player Qu Zimo, also233,took home two golds.China's Paralympic athletes have (37) a deep sense of national pride and patriotism on the global stage, embodying the spirit of the new generation of Chinese youth with their confidence, positivity, and determination to overcome challenges, according to Chang.Chang highlighting a touching moment of solidarity when Ethiopla's visually-impaired athletes ran out of blindfolds and pads during the Games. "Their first thought was to turn to the Chinese team for help, and we responded immediately. This mutual assistance among athletes reflects the Paralympic (38) of unity and friendship," he said.The China Disabled Persons' Federation played a crucial role in coordinating preparations for both the Paris Paralympics and the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, ensuring the success of both events." The outstanding performanceat the Hangzhou Games laid a solid foundation for our achievements in Paris," Chang added.Chang emphasized the China Disabled Persons' Federation's efforts to promote access to sports for people with disabilities, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of sports rehabilitation. The federation has been working to (39) grassroots sports for the disabled while improving the standard of competitive sports, promoting balanced development between the two."We hope the remarkable performance of the Chinese delegation in Paris will inspire people with disabilities to actively (40) in sports and cultural activities, focus on rehabilitation and fitness, develop new skills, and pursue their dreams with courage, creating a better and more fulfilling life," Chang said.III. Reading ComprehensionsSection 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.Overcoming your inner goblinRECENTLY, some colleagues of mine put on a public health conference. More than 80people registered for thein-person-only event, and we ordered coffees and snacks for a little under that number-assuming, as is the (41) , that 20 to 30 per cent of people would dropout.(42) ,it was closer to 90 per cent. Only a handful of people showed up. We were shocked and distressed, and started speculating about why the (43) was so bad. Then someone mentioned that this kind of thing is more common after the covid-19 lockdowns: people just don't like leaving their homes anymore.A quick search online will show you that our experience wasn't a fluke（偶然）.Some journalists and science centres have also noted that people were behaving antisocially –harassing others or causing distress-during the lockdowns. All this suggests that the process (44) culture change -wat is known as cultural evolution -requiresa lot of regular social interaction to maintain itself. Society is probably more (45) than many of us would liketo think.Cultural evolution is how information that can't be (46) in your genes is shared or changes. We learn a lot from our elders and contemporaries, things like language and social norms that we just can't spring from the womb understanding. Over the past 30 years or so, cultural evolution has exploded as an accode mic field, with computer models and lab experiments showing that the cultural sharing of social norms is central to the stabilily of soclety.Yet it may be that those norms need a lot more (47) than we might have thought. A 2022 paper in Crime Science showed a 50 per cent rise in antisocial behaviours during periods in 2020 and 2021. These findings (48) strongly with data suggesting that rates of crimes such as theft and burglary dropped.Other strange trends - or new cultural traits, to use the language of cultural evolution researchers -(49) over the 2020 to 2022 period. People started referring to "goblin mode", or hiding in your house, closing the blinds, playing games, watching TV and eating junk food for hours.(I confess than when I first heard the term, I thought: "That sounds nice!")In a way, the covid-19 lockdowns were a large-scale experiment in what happens to our culturally transmitted norms when we enforce physical separation from others. The results are, to say the least, (50) .The behaviours we have been over the past few years suggest that not only do we need cultural transmission to learn how to behavesociably, we need repeated and regular interaction to maintain norms. In other words, if I explain to a child that it is (51) to yell at other people, it seems it isn't enough to only do this once.The behaviours we have seen-and continue to see- indicate that covid-19 lockdowns forced a kind of (52) cultural evolutionary process. We are social animals who need regular interaction, and (53) us of socialising releases a culturally primitive, largely antisocial goblin.The good news, however, is that the world's accidental experiment in the shortcomings of our ability to hold onto cultural norms suggests some (54) .It is clear that digital communication - sitting in depressing Zoom meetings and playing the odd online game with friends - isn't enough to maintain norms across society. And so we, individually and as cultural groups, should promote in-person socialisation (this does not mean required appearancesat the office) where possible - and encourage others to overcome their inner goblins.(55) ,at the very least, many more free biscuits might go to waste.41.A. norm B. standard C. reality D. phenomenon42.A. Relatively B. Surprisingly C. Reasonably D. Miraculously43.A. turnover B. workout C. turnout D. takeout44.A. underestimating B. underlining C. undergoing D. underlying45.A. fragile B. stable C. steady D. harmonious46.A. enacted B. encoded C. activated D. enclosed47.A. restoration B. reflection C. maintenance D. inspection48.A. coupled B. coincided C. concerned D. contrasted49.A. popped up B. rounded up C. took up D. cleared up50.A. touching B. discouraging C. inspiring D. uplifting51.A. feasible B. inevitable C. mean D. civilized52. A. tangible B. rational C. exceptional D. reverse53.A. depriving B. approving C. relieving D. assuring54.A. messes B. fixes C. mysteries D. particulars55.A. Rather B. Still C. Otherwise D. MoreoverSection BDirections: Read the following two passage. 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)Is fruit getting sweeter?"These are so sweet, I can't manage very many," said a friend at my table one summer's evening a couple of years ago. She wasn't talking about dessert but about a bowl of glossy-dark fresh cherries. I bit into the taut skin of another delicious cherry with its sweet crimson juices and realized that she was right. The fruit was so sweet that it was as if it had been pre-sugared.But the cherries of my childhood, which my sister and I used to dangle over our ears like earrings, were much less uniformly sweet than today's cherries. Some of them were hardly sweet at all, which made it all the more excitingwhen you happened upon a super-sweet one.Is modern fruit bred to be sweeter than in the past? The short answer is yes, thought the longer answer is more complicated. Some of the most powerful evidence that fruit is sweeter than before comes from zoos. In 2018, it was reported that Melbourne Zoo in Australia had stopped giving fruit to most of its animals because cultivated fruit was now so sweet that it was causing tooth decay and weight gain. Bananas were removed from the monkey's menu and changed into a lower-sugar vegetable-based diet.Among fruit breeders, the word "quality" is now routinely used as a synonym for "high in sugar" (though firmness, color and size are also considerations). In 2010, in an article looking at ways to enhance the sweetness of fruit using "molecular approaches", a group of Korean plant scientist wrote that "in general, the sugar content" of many fruits is now higher than before "owing to continuous selection and breeding". Modern apple varieties, the scientist noted, were on average sweeter than older types.Breeding isn't the only reason that modern fruit is sweeter; there's also climate change. Research from Japan found that since the 1970s, with rising temperatures, Fuji apples (which were already a sweet variety) have become significantly sweeter and softer. The lead researcher, Toshihoko Sugiura, said that "if you could taste an apple harvested 30 years ago, you would feel the difference."With the rise in sweeter fruit, our expectations of how fruit should taste have also changed. Whether we are talking apples or peaches, Europeans and Americans tend to favour fruit that is both acid and sweet, whereas in Asia, the most popular fruit is intensely sweet with hardly any acidity. Plant breeder and scientist Marco Cirilli tells me that in Asian countries, the "honey" flavours of low-acid peaches are much appreciated, while European consumers prefer peaches that are "slightly acidic". All around the world, the common thread in what people want from fruit is sweetness.In a way, the rise of consistently sweeter fruit in our lifetimes has been a triumph of plant breeding. After all，it's a rare person who would seek out bitter grapes，astringent （涩的）apricots or watery melons if they could have sweet ones instead.But the ubiquitous sweetness of modern fruit is not without its problems, especially for people with diabetes, who have to be careful to moderate their intake of higher-sugar fruits such as pineapple. Fruit that is bred sweeter also tends to be lower in the phytochemicals that make it so healthy.Healthy aside, maybe the real problem with modern fruit is that it has become yet another sweet thing in a world awash with sugar. Even grapefruit, which used to be brachingly bitter, is sometimes now as sweet oranges. Fruit that is bred for one-dimensional sweetness, as opposed to aroma or texture, denies us some of the contrast and voiety of life. If you've never tasted a sour cherry, how can you fully appreciate a sweet one?56.Which of the following might be the least sweet fruit?A. Fuji apples 30 years ago.B. Grapefruit 30 years ago.C. Bananas today.D. Pineapple today.57.Which of the following is not the main standard of quality fruit today?A. sugar contentB. phytochemicalC. firmnessD. sizen people tend to like fruit with a taste.A. more sweet and more acidicB. less sweet but more acidicC. less sweet and less acidicD. more sweet but less acidic59. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?A. Plant breeding, climate change and people's expect on contribute to the fact that fruit today is getting sweeter.B. The example of Melbourne Zoo in Australia indicates that sweeter fruit is much healthier for the animals in the zoo.C. If you had just eaten a sour or astringent cherry, you wouldn't feel happier even if you happened upon a very sweet cherry.D. People can eat as much sweet fruit they want to except those with suffer from diabetes as sweet fruit is without problems.(B)A Beginner's Guide to DJI NeoHow can I takeoff DJI Neo in palm? Which intelligent shooting features can I choose? Is Quick-Transfer available? All you need is here. Following our guide and stat your DJI adventure!Applicable Products: DJI Neo1. In the BoxOpen the package, and take out DJI Neo and accessories in order, as shown below. If you purchase the Combo, comparing to the DJI Neo single product, you will have two flight intelligent batteries and one charging hub.2. Preparing DJI Neo2.1 Charging Methods·Intelligent Flight BatteryConnect the USB charger to the USB-C port on DJI Neo to charge and activate the battery for the first time. When the battery level 1. EDs are on, it means the battery is successfully activated. It takes approximately one hour to fully charge one battery.It is recommended to use a charger provided by DJI, such as DJI 65W Portable Charge or other USB PD chargers whose power output is no lower than 30W.·DJI Neo Two-Way Charging HubInsert the batteries into the battery ports of the charging hub until they click into place. The connect the charging hub to a charger via USB-C port for charging batteries.When used with the DJI 65W Portable Charger, the charging hub can fully charge three Intelligent Flight Batteries in approximately 60 minutes (it takes also approximately 60 minutes to fully charge one battery).……2.3 Powering On/Off DJI NeoRemove the gimbal protector from DJI Neo before powering on. Press, then press and hold the power button for two seconds to power on or off DJI Neo.2.4 Activating DJI NeoDJI Neo needs to be activated via DJI Fly when it is used for the first time. Click here to download the DJI Fly app.Open DJI Fly and follow the corresponding instructions. Please ensure that your mobile device remains connected to the Internet during the activation process.You can go to the Device Info Inquiry page to check the activation information, warranty period, and DJI Care service plan benefits.2.5 Firmware UpdateA prompt will appear in DJI Fly when a firmware update is available. Update the firmware following the corresponding instructions to ensure optimal flight experience.- During the update process, it is normal if DJI Neo restarts.- After the update is completed, DJI Neo will be automatically powered off. Restart it manually.……For more information about the product, please refer to DJI Neo User Manual.60. Which of the following is not included in the single produce package of DJI Neo?A. Gimbal protectorB. Spare propellorsC. PD cableD. A charging hub61. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. It will be better if you use a charger of brands other than DJI and with a power output of 25W.B. When you charge the battery for the first time, it means the battery is fully charged if the battery level LED lights are on.C. You will have to power on the DJI Neo by yourself after the firmware is updated.D. After the battery is activated, you can press the power button and immediately activate the DJINeo.62. It takes approximately to charge three Intelligent Flight Batteries fully, using a charging hub.A. One hourB. Two hoursC. Three hoursD. Four hours(C)A math coach's plan to beat AI: Be more humanThe country's most charismatic math teacher was standing in a middle school on a Friday night with a message for students and their anxious parents about AI and ChatGPT.Po-Shen Loh, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University and Team USA's coach for the International Mathematical Olympiad（国际数学奥林匹克竞赛），delivered a talk called ＂How to Survive the ChatGPT Invasion." And his simple, practical advice applied to everyone in the hall," Think about what makes humans human,"Loh said, "and lean into that as hard as possible."He says the key to survival is knowing how to solve problems -and knowing which problems to solve. He urges math enthusiasts to focus on creativity, emotion and the stuff that distinguishes man from machine and won't goobselete. As artificial intelligence gets smarter, the importance on ingenuity will become greater. This is what he wants to drill into their impressionable（易受影响的）young minds：Being human will only be more important as AI becomes more powerful.It's not just students who should be paying attention to Po-Shen Loh. The lesson that he's delivering in schools is useful for any business that might be wondering how it's going to be warped（使变形）by the existential threat of artificial intelligence.But the people who will inherit the economy reshaped by the AI boom are students today. The tech they're already using to cheat on their homework will look primitive by the time they're in college. They belong to the first generation that will have grown up with AI, just as Gen Z came of age with the iPhone and millennials barely remember a time before they were online. These children and teens of the ChatGPT era will have a better intuitive understanding of this disruptive force than adults because they will have never really experienced life without it.After his talk, I asked how his message to a room full of fifth-graders applies to someone in an office, and he replied faster than ChatGPT. "The future of jobs is figuring out how to find pain points，＂he said. ＂And a pain point is a human pain.＂It's his theorem（定理）of success. ＂You need to be able to create value," he said. "People who make value will always have opportunities."Loh was aware of the hype around AI, but the first time he was overwhelmed by its potential was March 14, also known as Pi Day, when he started experimenting with the most viral product in Silicon Valley's history. When OpenAI released its most recent large language model, GPT-4, he paid a 20 monthly fee and gave ChatGPT Plus a tricky math-contest question. ChatGPT calculated the answer and showed its elega work."This machine is the world's most powerful tool at repeating things that have done many times before," he tells students. "But now I want to show something it cannot do."Loh then fed ChatGPT a question that it almost certainly hasn't seen before -and it flubbed the answer. This might sound familiar to anyone who has spent enough time with a chat-bot that has a nasty habit of being confidently wrong: It made up a bunch of nonsense and apologized for its errors."Let's dig a little more into this. The role of the GPT is to always say the most obvious next word. But what is invention? What is creativity and innovation? Is it to say the most obvious thing? No,It might be to say a non-obvious thing."Loh is a big fan of non-obvious things. At a university known for computer science, he teaches with a place of chalk. To improve his public speaking, he spent a year taking improv-comedy classes. He found a pain point, followed his own advice and leveraged his innate advantage over AI: He's a human."Is there going to be a great human-versus-robots war? The answer is, unfortunately,yes,"Loh said. "My goal is to make sure the humans win."63.Which of the following words is in closest meaning to the underlined word "obsolete" (para.2)?A. extinctB. out-of-dateC. unnoticedD. downhill64.What do students today have in common with Gen Z and millennials?A. They are of the same age and will inherit the economy reshaped by AI boom.B. They all use powerful AI tools like ChatGPT to chat on their homework.C. They all grow up with a major and specific technology breakthrough.D. They understand the disruptive force of AI as none of them experienced life without it.65. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. What makes humans human is our innate advantage against the ever-powerful, ever-smarter AI.B. Feeding ChatGPT a tricky question that appeared in the IMO is one of the so-called" non-obvious things".C. The future of jobs lies in the fact that we must figure out in which part of our body human pain appears.D. IMO contestants are those who have opportunities in the future as they know how to create value.66.What is Po-Shen Loh's attitude towards the unavoidable between human and robots?A. IndifferentB. SuspiciousC. DesperateD. ConfidentSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. Officials shut the site for several hours during the hottest parts of the day, after holidaymakers queueing to enter required medical attention.B. High temperatures go hard in hand with low productivity.C. But the economic impact of what experts warn could be a new era of record-breaking heat goes far beyond tourism.D. But those working inside factories and workshops without air conditioning are also at increasing risk as intense heatwaves become more frequentE. The impact of extreme heat on workers has become an issue of human rights.F.A study published by academics at Dartmouth last year found that heatwaves, brought on by human-caused climate change, cost the global economy an estimated S16tn over a 21-year period from the 1990s.The economic cost of extreme heatThe Acropolis（古希腊城市的卫城）has stood above the city of Athens for centuries，its ancient walls and pillars withstanding war，siege（包围）and conquest. But as temperatures reached40℃across southern Europe this month, Greece's top tourist attraction briefly fell victim to extreme heat.The Cerberus heatwave-named after the three-headed dog who guarded the gates to hell in Greek mythology-has shone a spotlight on just how vulnerable the Mediterranean's huge tourism industry is to the heatwaves that are becoming increasingly common in Europe.(67) .Industries ranging from construction, to manufacturing, agriculture, transport and insurance are all bracing for changes to the way they do business as high-temperature days become more routine because of climate change.Scientists are clear that extreme weather events, including heatwaves, will become more frequent and intense with every fraction of a degree of warming. Business leaders and policymaker are now counting the cost of shuttered companies and decreased productivity.(68) .Extreme heat is "pulling down our growth," says Kathy Baughman McLeod, director of the Adrinenne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center，＂the ranways are buckling（变形），metros are closing, restaurants have to shut down because the kitchen staff are too hot."But those costs are likely to spiral in coming decades as economies reorient themselves for peak seasons of ever more extreme heat，to mitigate（减轻）against the risks and disruption they will bring.。

高三九月月考（英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the woman offer to do for the man?A. Get him some coffee.B. Treat him to lunch.C. Look for his lunch box.2. How much did Henry probably weigh a month ago?A. 50 kg.B. 60 kg.C. 70 kg.3. Where is the man going?A. 5th Avenue.B. 6th Avenue.C. 8th Avenue.4. What is the man’s opinion about soap operas?A. Relaxing.B. Boring.C. Interesting.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A photographer.B. A vacation.C. A photo.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. What are NOT on the list of the clothes?A. Sweaters.B. Scarves.C. T-shirts.7. What is the woman doing?A. Shopping with the man.B. Packing for a trip.C. Giving advice.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。

2024—2025学年度上学期2022级10月月考英语试卷考试时间：2024年10月24日第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．Where are the speakers?A．At the station.B．On the train.C．In the street.2．How do the speakers sound?A．Confused.B．Embarrassed.C．Disappointed.3．What is the weather like now?A．Cloudy.B．Windy.C．Sunny.4．What will the speakers do?A．Skip supper.B．Eat some rich food.C．Order a takeout meal.5．Who should improve the file?A．Sarah.B．Paul.C．Mr. Johnson.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．What will be added to the shopping list?A．Apples.B．Oranges.C．Strawberries.7．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Athlete and coach.B．Husband and wife.C．Customer and shop assistant.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2025届湖南省湖南师大附中梅溪湖中学高三上学期月考一英语试卷一、听力选择题1．Which film does Mary want to see?A．Ordinary Angels.B．Bob Marley: One Love.C．Kung Fu Panda 2．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In an apartment.B．In a restaurant.C．In a shop.3．Who is the woman probably talking to?A．Her friend.B．A travel agent.C．A hotel receptionist. 4．What is the weather like now?A．Cloudy.B．Sunny.C．Rainy.5．What happens to Sarah?A．She eats too much.B．She has a toothache.C．She needs an operation.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．What does the woman plan to do next?A．Drive home.B．Pick Jack up.C．See her husband. 7．What is Jack doing?A．Watching TV.B．Practicing football.C．Walking with Tim.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．Why does Alice want to meet David?A．To seek for advice.B．To borrow some books.C．To invite him to a game. 9．How does Ethan sound in the end?A．Humble.B．Proud.C．Satisfied.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2025届高三英语学科阶段检测2（答案在最后）时间：120分钟分值：150分命题人：审核人：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 are the two speakers mainly talking about?A．Today’s weather.B．Judy’s weekend.C．Judy’s cousin.2．How will the woman pay at last?A．In cash.B．By check.C．By credit card.3．What is Angela going to do today?A．Practise martial arts.B．Visit her grandparents.C．Work in a grocery store. 4．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．At a barber’s.B．In the library.C．In a shopping center. 5．What help does the man need?A．To be driven to the airport.B．To send John to the airport.C．To have his car fixed today.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

上海市建平中学2024-2025学年高三上学期9月月考英语试卷一、语法填空Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.The Trouble with FriendsOn a daily basis, I teach kids. 1 “kids”, I mean teens to college- age, sometimes mid -twenties. Kids talk a lot about their friends, but don’t usually talk about their families. Sometimes I’m taken completely by surprise when, months into our knowing each other, a student mentions 2 (have) a twin. I suppose hearing the constant chatter about friends has made me consider my own, and how hard it can be 3 (maintain) these bonds as an adult. Mostly, what I notice is that I lose more friends than I make.An obvious reason for that is marriage. Friends get married and their spouses become their 4 (close) friends. My husband is now the person I spend the most time with. I tell him everything because I trust him with my thoughts, 5 stupid they may be. I used to be the same way with friends, but when I tell friends something now, I must accept the possibility that they will tell their spouses, 6 I’m friendly but not friends. A friendship is truly strained when you don’t like the spouse. Sometimes this new person is so far removed from 7 you imagined for your friend that you wonder if you knew your friend at all.After marriage, a friend who used to discuss things with you stops doing so, and 8 (update) you only on definitive good news, never the bad, the ugly, or the in- progress. She saves all of that for her partner. In other words, you’re no longer included in the problem- solving. Of course, some matters belong first to the marriage: the stuff of intimacy, finance, family. Increasingly, my friends leave me out of these big conversations, and vice versa, but when 9 outcome is certain, we do update one another, which reminds us that we’re still friends, but with the friendship 10 (reduce) to a PowerPoint.二、选词填空Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Dupes are wearing out Lululemon AthleticaDupes are the products that cost less than the premium (高端的) versions but are of similar style and quality. Less expensive versions of premium products have become a(n) 11 alternative, particularly for younger shoppers.That is becoming a problem for Lululemon Athletica, the company that 12 high-end sportswear and made $100 leggings the norm.“The brand logo doesn’t hold as much appeal as it used to,” said Mikayla Kitsopoulos, a 22- year- old college student. “Finding 13 is the new status symbol.” When Kitsopoulos was in high school, she wore Lululemon leggings, which cost about $100. Now, she buys her leggings on Amazon for about $30. She said the quality and fit is almost 14 , so why pay more?The heightened competition comes as Lululemon has made a series of 15 that have turned off even some of its most devoted fans. Not long ago, it removed a new type of leggings from its stores and website after customers complained about the fit. Other mistakes have included a color palette that was too 16 and not having enough of some products such as smaller size leggings. The misfires have pushed people such as Natalie Assink to 17 seek out different brands. The20-year-old college student said she switched from Lululemon to Gymshark and AYBL not just because their leggings cost less, but also because they have more color varieties.Buying cheaper versions of premium products isn’t new. Boasting about it is. Ellyn Briggs, Moring Consult’s brands analyst, 18 the growing popularity of dupes to inflation but also to the rise of social media. The No. I reason people said they bought dupes was to save money, according to Morning Consult’s survey. They also wanted to test out whether the cheaper versions were as good as the premium 19 and then post about them on TikTok or other platforms. “It’s more than just a transaction,” Briggs said. “They want to share the fact that they have 20a success.”三、完形填空People’s relationship with work is complex and complicated. 21 complaining about the boredom and bureaucracy, the power-crazed bosses and disobedient colleagues, individuals need the security of a job. A century of research has shown that 22 is bad for mental health, leading to depression, anxiety and reduced self-esteem.On average, it has an even greater effect than divorce. But how much work do you need to do? A recent paper by the Centre for Business Research at Cambridge University found that people working reduced working hours or being 23 do not have poorer mental health. What was particularly surprising is how little work was needed to keep people happy. The threshold for good mental health was just one day a week — after that, it seemed to make little difference to individuals’ well-being if they worked eight hours or 48 hours a week. The 24 from working clearly comes from the feeling of purpose, from the social status it creates and from the camaraderie of colleagues engaged in the same tasks.A little bit of work may be 25 , but too much is not. An enterprising junior analyst at Goldman Sachs recently surveyed his 26 . The survey found those first-year analysts had worked an average 98 hours a week since the start of 2021, and only managed five hours of sleep a night. It found that 77% of them had been the subject of 27 , that 75% had sought, or considered seeking counselling, and that, on average, they had suffered sharp declines in mental and physical health.Nevertheless, the general reaction to the story was remarkably 28 . In some people’s eyes, the young analysts should have expected to be 29 in such a fashion; after all, that is why they were being paid so well. The well-experienced analysts of the investment-banking industry thought “It was the same in my day. Never did me any harm.” 30 , it is still hard to see why young analysts should expect to suffer. They joined a bank, not the Mafia.Nor does it make much 31 sense to have employees working so long that they only get to sleep five hours a night. They can hardly be operating 32 when they are dog-tired. That junior professional staff have always worked long hours is not a good explanationfor 33 stress on young people at the start of their careers. It smacks of the legendary navy motto: “The beatings will continue until morale improves.”Clearly, economy cannot 34 if everyone works one day a week. The need to limit excessive working hours was realised back in Victorian times. For much of the 20th century the length of the average working week fell while output continued to climb.There will be occasions when people have to work late or rise early to finish a project. Day after day, however, a long-hours lifestyle is bad for workers’ health. Some organizations may see the 35 for work as a sign of an employee’s willingness to put their job ahead of their families and friends. If so, they don’t need to have better employees. They need better managers. 21．A．With B．Despite C．Against D．Like 22．A．unemployment B．divorce C．complaint D．prosecution 23．A．employed B．suspended C．criticized D．motivated 24．A．secrets B．fatigue C．boost D．assignment 25．A．stressful B．helpless C．creative D．satisfying 26．A．peers B．superiors C．relatives D．advocates 27．A．workplace abuse B．racial discrimination C．cyber bullyingD．peer pressure28．A．predictable B．inevitable C．normal D．unsympathetic 29．A．accommodated B．treated C．paid D．fired 30．A．Conversely B．Therefore C．However D．Likewise 31．A．education B．medicine C．fitness D．business 32．A．at full efficiency B．at a loss C．in others’ shoesD．in low spirits33．A．relieving B．piling C．blaming D．experimenting 34．A．contract B．collapse C．prosper D．recover 35．A．appetite B．gift C．excuse D．strategy四、阅读理解This year, my two oldest sons asked me to sign them up for piano lessons. For certainreasons, I decided it would also be a good time for me to take up the piano again, after 30 years.As a child, I learned not just the piano, but the cello. I played in two orchestras and sang in the school choir. No one forced me to do any of it, but it wasn’t quite a free choice either. When you are the approval-addicted daughter of an over-invested mother, no one needs to apply force. My mom and I were well matched partners in the dance of unspoken expectation and approval-seeking. I did her forcing for her.For my mother, my musical industriousness wasn’t so much about achievement as identity. She was American by birth, and after marrying my university professor father and moving to London, she spent a decade working to be accepted into the impatient, fraught world of British intellectual society.In this environment, a diligent daughter lugging a giant cello was a tiny amount of cultural capital, a ticket to belonging. As much as anything could, music made me into the person my mother needed me to be, so that she could be the person she needed to be, in order to escape who she actually was.And for my part, although I never truly believed that my mother’s love was conditional, I did have the suspicion that there was a performance- related bonus in there.It was foolish to think that taking up the piano at the same time as my own children would be emotionally uncomplicated. Or perhaps the complication was exactly why I sought it out. Somehow, the piano lessons turn me into both my childhood self, seeking my mother’s approval, and into my mother herself, putting the same high expectations on my own children.My mother was lucky in that I was temperamentally (性情地) suited to the role she assigned me. My sons are not so much so. They are rambunctious and restless, not wired for lengthy sessions of sitting still and reflecting well on me.Unconditional love may be at the defining heart of parenthood, but sometimes it can feel impossible to accommodate unconditional love to the worldly practices of day- to- day parenting. The whole job seems set up for conditionality: It would be dishonest to pretend that we have no stake in wanting our children to reflect our own values and preferences.I’m disappointed when my sons won’t play their role in the script I have written for them, but deep down, I’m also a little thrilled. They are maddeningly, gloriously resistant to the pressure.A secret part of me is delighted by their raging demands for full personhood -beyond myprojections and hopes and fears. By the life they claim.36．The underlined sentence in paragraph two means ______.A．The author demanded to learn musical instruments out of pure love.B．The author forced her mum to sign her up for piano lessons against her will.C．The author’s mom pushed her to learn musical instruments for her own sake.D．The author offered to learn musical instruments to obtain her mom’s approval.37．The author’s mother think of the author’s musical industriousness as ______.A．a symbol more of family achievement than of social identityB．a way for her to fit into the British intellectual society at that timeC．proof of her ability to be a qualified mother in front of her husbandD．a result of her selfless cultivation more than the author’s own diligence38．Which of the following is TRUE from the author’s perspective?A．She doesn’t care about her sons’ levels of playing musical instruments.B．She has a mixed feeling towards her sons’ reluctance to practise musical instruments.C．She feels sorrowful because her sons are unlikely skilled at playing musical instruments.D．She is still convinced that her sons could be as talented on musical instruments as she was. 39．Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A．Can Musical Talents Really be Inherited?B．Can We Really Force Our Children to Love Music?C．Can We Really Love Our Children Unconditionally?D．Can Playing Instruments Help Us Fit into Intellectual Society?Universal Studios SingaporeHave your fun multiplies across 6 themed zones.Universal Studios Singapore is Southeast Asia’s first and only Universal Studios theme park. Transported by adrenaline- pumping rides, you can enjoy interactive shows and a wide variety of exciting attractions based on the blockbuster movies and television series you know and love sowell. Welcome in and enjoy the ride!Rides and ShowsOperating hours may be subject to changes without prior notice. Street entertainment and selected experiences will not be available until further notice. Please click here to view the Rider’s Guide for Rider Safety and Guest with Disabilities.S. E. A．AquariumExplore the wonders of the oceans’ diverse inhabitantsand how to protect marine life.S. E. A．Aquarium is one of the world’s largest aquariums, home to more than 100,000 marine animals representing 1,000 species across more than 40 diverse habitats. The vast array of aquatic life is complemented by interactive programs, up- close animal encounters and immersive learning journeys to inspire visitors to protect the world’s oceans. S. E. A．Aquarium will be closed every Tue and Wed from 1 Jul to 31 Aug, 2 and 3 Sep, plus every Tue and Wed from 9 Sep to 30 Nov 2024. On 9 Sep, kindly be advised that S. E. A．Aquarium will be closed at 2:00 PM for the Teyvat SEA Exploration media preview. We seek your kind understanding for any inconvenience caused.Before Visit AdvisoryWe encourage cashless payments. Tap and pay with your contactless cards or digital wallets at our attractions, hotels and RWS- owned dining establishments.TicketsLatest ticket price is available in Booking page. Please click here.Adventure Cove Waterpark“Water” way to play!From thrilling water slides full of high- speed twists and turns to appealing wonders of different coves, there’s an experience waiting just for you at Adventure Cove Waterpark. For the ultimate adrenaline seeker, Riptide Rocket is an irresistible pull and on the opposite side of it is the calming trip down Adventure River.Note:Adventure Cove Waterpark will be closed on September 15 for a private event. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We look forward to welcoming you soon.Important InformationIn the event of unpleasant weather, all outdoor attractions will be suspended for your safety. Most water attractions are physically demanding and is not recommended for pregnant mothers.No outside food and beverages will be permitted. Please click here for more information of accepted swimwear prior to your visit.40．According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A．The S. E. A．Aquarium accepts only cash payments for tickets and dining.B．Three attractions are friendly for all guests even those who have been pregnant.C．Universal Studios Singapore has 6 zones themed on famous films and TV series.D．Adventure Cove Waterpark is open every day without exception throughout the year. 41．Lydia, a fan of adventure but hates getting wet, is planning for a day trip on Thursday September 15th. The most suitable attraction for her is ______.A．Universal Studios Singapore B．S. E. A．AquariumC．Adventure Cove Waterpark D．Riptide Rocket42．Where can you most probably find this passage?A．The official website of a resort.B．A travel magazine.C．The newspaper’s entertainment section.D．An update on social media.JULY 19TH was a day for help- desk heroes. A routine software update by CrowdStrike, a cyber- security company, caused computer breakdown in offices, hospitals and airports worldwide. Most white- collar workers looked miserably at their screens and realised just how useless they are if they cannot log in. People in IT came to the rescue of helpless colleagues and stranded passengers. Their work that day was full of stress— but also full of meaning.If machines can add purpose to some jobs when they fail, what about when they work properly? This is not a meaningless question. Technologies tend to spread in less dramatic ways, task by task rather than role by role. Before machines replace individuals, they change the nature of the work they do.A recent paper, from Milena Nikolova and Femke Cnossen looked at the prevalence of robots in industrial settings and how that affected workers. Robots reduced the perceived meaningfulness of jobs across the board, regardless of age, gender, skills and the type of work. In theory, machines can free up time for more interesting tasks; in practice, they seem to have had the opposite effect.In a separate paper, Ms Nikolova and Anthony Lepinteur of the University of Luxembourg,explore why this might be. They find that industrial robots make jobs less physically exhausting. But the number of tasks that remain open to humans decreases, hurting both the variety of work and people’s understanding of the production process. Work becomes more routine, not less.Machines need not have a dulling effect. In their research Ms Nikolova and her co- authors found that people did not perceive a loss of autonomy if they were working with computers, where they have more control of the machine than the other way round. And automation may well have a different impact on service industries like health caro, where less time spent on manual work might indeed mean more time with patients.A paper from 2011 by Michael Barrett of the University of Cambridge found that the introduction of drug- dispensing robots into hospital pharmacies had different effects. Pharmacists felt the quality of their jobs had improved because they had more time for patient counselling. Pharmacy assistants had a more miserable time of it, however, as their role shrank to loading medicine into the machines.It is still too early to know how AI will affect the quality of work. Some will surely enjoy using a bot to brainstorm ideas and take care of boring tasks, while others may not. The thing for managers to remember is that machines can make employees feel differently about their work. So it matters whether new technologies are introduced in collaboration with employees or imposed from above, and whether they enhance or weaken their sense of competence.43．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the first and second paragraphs?A．Machines can sometimes add more purposes to jobs when they fail.B．Technologies typically spread across entire roles, replacing workers in one go.C．Potential demerits of introducing machines in the workplace have been recorded.D．A cyber- security company caused technological faults on purpose when testing thesoftware.44．What’s the conclusion of Ms Nikolova’s research in industrial settings?A．Workers feel more autonomous and in control when working with robots.B．Machines reduce the sense of purpose in human workers’ jobs in reality.C．Industrial robots replace human workers, eliminating their tasks and roles.D．Automation facilitates manual labor, increasing the variety of tasks.45．We can infer from Barrett’s research that ______.A．the introduction of robots leads to a decrease in job quality for all hospital staffB．when robots are introduced, staff tend to feel more satisfied regardless of their rolesC．in the same department, workers in different positions can feel differently to automation D．in some occupational areas, automation does constantly reduce the perceivedmeaningfulness46．Which of the following studies will others in the last paragraph cite as their evidence?A．A paper from Boris Nikolaev illustrates that many employees put a higher premium on non- monetary than monetary rewards.B．Research by Pok Man Tang of the University of Georgia suggests that workers whointeract more with AI assistants feel lonelier and long for more social contact.C．A recent Federal Reserve discussion paper surveyed American workers who had switched jobs; they found that interest in the work mattered more to people than pay and benefits.D．An experiment conducted by Eugina Leung states that a technology that cuts down on boring tasks is fine; one that threatens your sense of identity is not.How Many Devices Are You Wearing?The classic nightmare of suddenly realizing you are naked in public could soon get a futuristic twist: it might involve the horror of losing not just your modesty but also your pass codes. Scientists recently created magnetic garments that they say can store data, automatically unlock doors or control a nearby smartphone with gesture. The concept of interactive “smart clothing” has drawn attention in the past couple of years. 47 This and other smart garments are made with conductive thread and usually require an attached electronic device. To eliminate the need for such devices, researchers at the University of Washington recently took advantage of what is a previously untapped property of conductive thread: its ability to be magnetized. “Using magnetic instead of electric properties of the thread may seem like a small difference, but it is what makes this work interesting and exciting,” says Chris Harrison, a computer scientist at Carnegie Mellon University. 48The Washington team magnetized a patch of fabric embroidered with conductive thread, giving different parts of the cloth a north or south orientation that correspond to binary 1’s or0’. This step allowed the researchers to store up to 33 million different combinations — such as passcodes for doors — on a shirt sleeve. 49 The team described its findings last October at a meeting of the Association for Computing Machinery.The garments still stored data after washing, drying and ironing, but they could not escape time’s eraser; after about a week, the threads’ magnetic fields had weakened by around30 percent.50 But for now the clothes may be best suited for storing temporary codes, such as those found on hotel key cards or clothing tags in stores. Harrison says that it is “very unlikely you are ever going to achieve a comparable density to magnetic hard drives” with data-storing fabric, however.A．Custom- made thread has thus been designed so that the clothes are enabled to work longer. B．For example, Google and Levi’s created a touch- sensitive jacket that can operate a smartphone. C．Turning wearables into storage devices with the new technique was a unique thing the researchers bad done.D．The researchers suggest that using custom- made thread designed to hold stronger magnetic fields might work longer.E．The new technique allowed the researchers to do something they say is unique among wearables: turn them into storage devices.F．They also created magnetic gloves that could control a nearby smartphone with gestures.五、书面表达51．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Work is just meeting nowIn 2016, a group of work researchers calculated that time spent in meetings had increased by 50 percent since the 1990s. Many workers were spending so much time in meetings, taking calls, and combing through their inbox that their most “critical work” often had to wait until they were home. Wall- to- wall meetings from 9 to 5 were pushing any creative or individual work to some period after dinner.In 2022, Microsoft researchers published a study that anonymously tracked workers using the company’s software. They discovered that about one-third of the workers in their study wereas likely to work at 10 p. m. as they were at 8 a. m. The reason? When the pandemic sent knowledge workers home, official meetings replaced casual interactions and made it impossible for many people to get things done unless they found time to log back online after dinner. In further research, Microsoft has found that, since 2020, workers in their sample have tripled the time they spent in meetings.If someone had to defend this phenomenon, they might point out that as firms grow, they accumulate bureaucratic habits. Departments are born, and workers within those departments develop expertise that is alien to people just down the hall. Working across these divisions requires that people spend more time getting to know and understand what their colleagues- are doing.Recent cultural changes might also be driving the surge in meeting times. In the last few years, the business world has focused much more on inclusion— letting more people’s voices be heard in decision- making. A business culture that allows more people to say their piece is one that requires people to spend more time listening to other people talk. In some decisions, that might be appropriate. At extremes, an office that requests more input is an office where talking about work can disturb efficient decision making.Today, knowledge work is, quantitatively speaking, less about creating new things than it is about talking about those things. Luckily, artificial-intelligence tools have the potential for eliminating unnecessary meetings and allowing people to focus on their work— or, even better, to cut hours of meetings that they can instead devote to leisure._______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________六、翻译52．过去80年，浦江沿岸经历了翻天覆地的变化。