吉林省吉林市普通高中2020届高三下学期毕业班第三次调研测试英语答案
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2020届吉林市普通中学2017级高三三调考试英语试卷★祝考试顺利★注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名、考生号填写在答题卡指定位置。
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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。
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 is the man buying?A. A scarf.B. A jacket.C. A suit.2. What would the man like?A. Coca-Cola.B. Lemon soda.C. Orange juice.3. Why will the street be decorated?A. To celebrate a festival.B. To make the city beautiful.C. To welcome some famous players.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. On a boat.B. On a train.C. On a plane.5. What does the woman mean?A. She hates murder and war.B. People are becoming worse.C. She’s optimistic about people.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。
2020届吉林油田高级中学高三英语第三次联考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AAs the MOOC craze continues to explode, anyone interested in taking an online course faces a tricky question: Which course to take? Here are five aspects that you should consider before you start.(1)What is your learning style?Many MOOCs are video-based. Other courses use presentation formats. Some also require participation in group work. If you want to stay motivated during your course, think about how you enjoy learning.Are you a visual learner, preferring to use images to understand a topic? If so, a video-based course will work well for you. If you are a verbal learner who gains new information by speaking and writing, try a text-based course with lots of note-taking. Social learners, meanwhile, will thrive in forum discussions and project-based assessment.(2)Are you ready to become a full-time student?Be realistic about the time that you can commit to your online studies. Participating in an online course can take as much time and commitment as a class-based program. Check the course requirements and make a plan around your current schedule.(3) Does the course really meet your needs?Whether you are interested in a professional qualification or want to take a personal development course like yoga, there is a MOOC for you. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of taking lots of free courses in everything that you ever wanted to learn. Before you start a course, think about the end goal. Is the course aimed at beginners or advanced learners? Why do you need this qualification?(4) Do you need a support group?Some people learn best from seeing how others approach the problem. If you are such as learner, you will need to supplement your online lessons with an in-person support group.(5) What kind of certification will you get?Take time to find out what kind of certification is available upon completion of the course, and how you can prove your learning to others - for example, certificates, transcripts or digital badges.1. What kind of MOOC's does the author recommend to verbal learners?A. A video-based course.B. A text-based course.C. A forum-based discussion.D. A project-based assessment.2. What kind of learners need an in-person support group?A. Learners who prefer individual work.B. Learners who are in great need of a certificate.C. Learners who are too busy to become a full-time student.D. Learners who learn best from observing how others address the problem.3. What is the passage mainly about?A. Picking the right MOOC's for you.B. Deciding your learning style.C. Taking the right course you need.D. Choosing a suitable support group.BAs summer approaches, many kids and teenagers may find that they have more time in hand. One great way to make use of the extra time is to go on an adventure and travel. Clearly, I am not a naturally adventurous person, but I have found that takingthe risk and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience.Because I am usually quite busy during the school year, most of my travels take place during the summer. Over the past few summers, I have hiked in the Grand Canyon, explored Niagara Falls, and camped out in upstate New York. Although these experiences are varied, they are similar in that they instill (灌输) a sense of appreciation for nature and a more balanced view on life. When I hiked in the Grand Canyon, for example, I was in awe(敬畏) of the geological influences that shaped the canyon.Adventures, of course, are not limited to hiking. There are many other choices, such as camping, volunteering in a foreign environment and travelling to different countries. In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends. There is a sense of bonding that one only gets through spending time together in outdoor adventures. For example, when I was in Boy Scouts, I often went on weekend camping trips with my friends. When I came back from a Boy Scouts camping trip, I often was eager to go outside more and explore the parks and nature around me.Next fall, I will attend college. In the meantime though, I hope to make the most of my summer to explore and travel. Now, I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine.When I visited Maine last fall, I was amazed by how beautiful it was and the tall trees and coasts that exist, and I really hope to enjoy the beauty of nature there this summer.4. We can learn from the first paragraph about the author?A. He is an adventurous person by natureB. He likes challenging himself by travellingC. He enjoys travelling with other adventurersD He needs others’ help when going on an adventure5. Which of the following can make people’s adventure more enjoyable according to the author?A. Going to different countries.B. Going to unfamiliar places.C. Travelling withtheir family or friends.D. Travelling to distant places by themselves.6. What will the author do this summer?A. Explore Niagara Falls.B. Hike in the Grand Canyons.C. Camp out in upstate New York.D. Hike and camp out in Maine.7. Who is probably the author?A. A high school student.B. A college student.C. A friendly guide.D. A warm-hearted teacher.CCuckoos don’t bother building their own nests—they just lay eggs that perfectly imitate those of other birds and take over their nests. But other birds are wishing up, evolving some seriously impressive tricks to spot the cuckoo eggs.Cuckoos are often know asparasites, meaning that they hide their eggs in the nest of other species. To avoid detection, the cuckoos have evolved so that eggs seem reproduction of those of their preferred targets. If the host bird doesn’t notice the strange egg in its nest, the little cuckoo will actually take the entire nest for itself after it comes out, taking the other eggs on its back and dropping them out of the nest.To avoid this unpleasant fate for their young, the other birds have evolved a few smart ways to spot the fakes, which we’re only now beginning to fully understand. One of the most amazing finds is that birds have an extra colour-sensitive cell in their eyes, which makes them far more sensitive to ultraviolet wavelengths and allows them to see a far greater range of colours than humans can. This allows cautious birds to detect a fake egg which might be exactly the same to our eyes.Fascinatingly, we’re actually able to observe different bird species at very different points in their evolutionary war with the cuckoos. For instance, some cuckoos lay their eggs in the nests of the redstarts. The blue eggs these cuckoos lay are practically alike to those of the redstarts, and yet they are still sometimes rejected.Compare that with cuckoos who target dunnocks. While those birds lay perfectly blue eggs, their cuckoo invaders just lay white eggs with brown irregular shaped spots. And yet dunnocks barely ever seem to notice the obvious trick.Biologists suspect these more easily fooled species like the dunnocks are on the same evolutionary path as the redstarts, but they have a long way to go until they evolve the same levels of suspicion. What’s remarkable is that the dunnocks fakes are so bad and the redstart ones so good, and yet cuckoos are still more successful with the former than the latter.It speaks to just how thoroughly a species’ behavior can be changed by the pressures of natural selection, or it might just be a bit of strategic cooperation on the part of the dunnocks. Biologists have suggested that these birds are willing to tolerate a parasite every so often because they don’t want to risk accidentally getting rid of one of their own eggs.8. This passage can be most likely found in a ________.A. science surveyB. nature magazineC. zoo advertisementD. travel journal9. What does the underlined word “parasite” in paragraph 2 most probably refer to?A. Animals that work together to raise young.B Small harmful animals such as worms or mice.C. Animals that can adapt to changing environments.D. Animals which live on or inside other host animals.10. Which of the following is TRUE about the dunnock according to the passage?A. It is colour-blind and therefore cannot identify foreign eggs in the nest.B. It can easily remove cuckoo eggs from the nest because fakes are so bad.C. It is a host bird that is more likely to raise a cuckoo chick than the redstart.D. It is unable to evolve and hence accepts cuckoo eggs that appear in the nest.11. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. Dunnocks may eventually learn to recognise foreign eggs.B. Redstarts seem to be less suspicious compared to dunnocks.C. Cuckoo birds are good at taking responsibility for their own young.D. It is very easy for cuckoos to imitate the colouring of the dunnock’s egg.DFollowing the Famous Silk RoadsThe Silk Roads were a networkof ancient trade routes that extended from East Asia all the way to theMediterranean. A key section of the Silk Roads is the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor(走廊), whichstretchesover a distance of around 5,000 kilometres through China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, covering a total of 8,700 kilometres of trade routes. The three countries jointly pursued an application for UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) status which contained detailed research on the 33 sites along the corridor. This made history as the first successful multinational World Heritage application.The starting point of the corridor and the entire Silk Roads network isXi’an, inShanxiProvince. Further west on the Silk Roads, the geography gradually changes from wild deserts to high, snow-capped mountains to vast grasslands as the routes pass through theTianshanMountainsand emerge in the valleys ofCentral Asia. Although the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor of the Silk Roads ends here, the network continues westwards until it reaches theMediterranean.The corridor began to develop in the 2nd century. Assigned by the emperor, the ambassador Zhang Qian journeyed from Chang’an toCentral Asia, seeking to build bridges between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions. Following Zhang’s efforts, trade routes took shape and relationships were strengthened between the major powers of the time, with the routes network reaching as far as theRoman Empire.Economic activities along the routes network were not limited to trade in silk. They contributed many other items to the marketplace of goods. The routes were busy with camels carrying loads of goods and businessmen selling everything imaginable.China’s exports included silk, porcelain, ironware and tea, while horses, jewellery, spices and grapes were all imported over vast distances from the West.In addition to trade exchange, the network served as a bridge for cultural exchange which shaped the evolution of science, art, technology and many other areas in societies along the network. Astronomy and mathematics were introduced toChinafromIndiaandArabia; important Chinese inventions such as papermaking and printing were brought to the West.All of these activities contributed to a great age of expansion as trade and cultural exchanges gave people access to new goods,knowledge and ideas. These routes connected Eastern and Western civilizations, which achieved a shared development. The addition of the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor to the UNESCO World Heritage List is a milestone in recognition of the Silk Roads as a crucial part of humanity’s common heritage.12. The key section of the Silk Roads is________.A. the MediterraneanB. Xi’an, inShanxiProvinceC.KazakhstanandKyrgyzstanD. the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor13. The underlined word “stretches” in Paragraph 1 is close in meaning to________.A. standsB. spreadsC. movesD. flies14. Zhang Qian travelled from Chang’an toCentral Asiato________.A. export silk, porcelain, ironware and teaB. purchase horses, jewellery, spices and grapesC. seek help from the most powerful western countriesD. build bridges between his country and other countries15. What was the role of the Silk Roads according to the passage?A. It helped to change the wild deserts to grasslands.B. It was recognized by the UNESCO asChina’s heritage.C. It speeded up the development of the countries involved.D. It started a trade competition between countries along the way.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
吉林市普通中学2021-2021年度高中毕业年级第三次调研测试英语答案第一部分:听力(共两节,满分 30 分)第一节(共5小题;每小题分,满分分)1—5 CBABC第二节(共15小题;每小题分,满分分)6—10 BABCB 11—15 BABCC 16—2021CBAB第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分 30分)21-23 BCC 24-27 DABC 28-31 BACD 32-35 BCBA第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)36-40 BCEFD第三部分:英语知识运用共两节,满分45分第一节完型填空(共2021;每小题分,满分30分)41-45 ACDBA 46-50 DBDAC 51-55 BBADC 56-60 ADCBC第二节语法填空(共10个小题;每小题分,满分15分)61 who/that made63 a64 reated65 weaving66 into69 to a municate with otherM:34 B。
推理判断题。
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35 A。
写作意图题。
本文介绍了柏林政府为推动废弃物再利用理念而开设的一个二手商场的举措。
故选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)本文的语篇类型是说明文,主题语境为人与自我。
文章主要介绍了在新冠疫情非常时期进行乔迁聚会的建议和注意事项。
36 B。
考查句间关系。
B选项中的the one指代下文洗手、戴口罩及保持社交距离的几件事宜,而且和下一段的the at one相呼应。
考查句间关系。
上文讲述“人们认为以前支持使用云视频会议媒介进行乔迁庆祝是疯狂的”,C项为今非昔比,与上句形成转折对比,继而后句叙述如今使用Zoom的好处。
2020年高三英语第三次联考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AChildren under the age of 18 will be allowed up to three hours per week to play video games, according to a notice issued by China's National Press and Publication Administration. Online game companies are required to provide services to minors — from8 to 9 p. m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays — as a way to safeguard their physical and mental health. Children are playing more and more online games these days. Is it time to limit their online gaming time? What role do parents have? Readers share their opinions.RizlaredOnline games are addictive, but if children are taught how to manage in a sensible and responsible manner then it is no longer a threat(威胁).To achieve this, parents need to set examples for not being glued to their phones. Teaching is and always will be the best solution to such problems.AndrewGood policy. By limiting time spent on online games, kids can spend time doing more useful things to develop their potential. They can go outside and run, jump and swim instead of sitting on a couch at home and playing with a smart phone.AdamIt is often seen that parents argue with children over cellphones. Most parents can hardly set and enforce the time limit for its daily usage. Some forcibly take away their cellphones, but it will ruin trust and relationship. Even worse, it will make their kids hate them.PinkExcessive(过度的)gaming is purely a waste of time and energy for minors and has a negative effect on both physical and mental health. The gaming industry should not put profit- flaking interests as its priority (优先事项) . They should act in a socially responsible way toprovide an environment for children to ensure their well-being and development.LaurenThere would be a loophole(漏洞). Children could use their parents’ or other adults’ IDs to avoid real-name registration, thus making it impossible to put this policy in effect. Parents ly need to strengthen guidance andsupervision to keep their children from gaming addiction.1. What should kids do according to Andrew?A. Play online games.B. Play with a smart phone.C. Study all the time.D. Go in for outside activities.2. What does Pink advise the gaming industry to do?A. Pay attention to its profit.B. Focus on kids’ health.C. Be responsible for kids’ surroundings.D. Persuade kids lo play more games.3. What role do parents have according to the passage?A. They keep hold of their phones.B. They set examples for their kids.C. They limit their kids’ time.D. They blame kids for addiction.BHow much do consumers care about the carbon footprint of the products they buy? Would they care more if the goods were labeled with emissions(排放物)data?Does it matter at which stage in the lifecycle of a product the carbon is emitted? Research published in the International Journal of Environmental Policy and Decision Making offers a way to find out.Study participants view a carbon footprint label as similar to labels that have appeared on some existing products.The label shows the carbon dioxide emissions connected with their production, transportation, usage and disposal(清理), thus showing the buyer the likely effect on climate change of buying a particular product.In the first group of studies, the research team proved that carbon emissions and a carbon emissions label would indeed play a role in consumer product decisions, although not as great a role as price.In a second set of studies, the team found that emissions connected with usage were most important to consumers followed by the transportation and disposal stages.The carbon footprint of the producing process was considered less important to consumers than the other stages in the product's lifecycle because it is outside the consumer's control.That is, the participants felt they were less responsible for carbon emitted during producing process.Consumers value recycling a product, but the researchers found that, overall, the consumers would preferproducers to offset(补偿)carbon emissions rather than having toaddressthe problem directly themselves.Consumers are increasingly concerned with climate change problems, and already carbon labeling is appearing on some products."We find that participantsnot only take the carbon label into account when making product decisions, but they want detailed information on the label," the researchers explain.They suggest that companies should prepare for how carbon emissions labels might affect future consumer choice.4. Which of the following most affects consumer's choice?A. Labels.B. Price.C Packaging. D. Carbon footprint.5. About the carbon dioxide emissions in the product's lifecycle, which stage do consumers care most?A. Usage stage.B. Transportation stage.C. Disposal stage.D. Producing stage.6. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word "address"?A. Look into.B. Point out.C. Deal with.D. Run into.7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Companies should take carbonemissions more seriously.B. All products have been labeled with carbon emissions data.C. Producers will attach less importance to carbon emissions labels.D. Products labeled with carbon emissions data will have poor sales.CJapan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in order to control rising infections (传染病), just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics. The government said the state of emergency — set to last for about two weeks— would be “short and powerful”. Under the measures, bars will be required to close and big sporting events will be held without audience. The government has insisted that the Olympics will go ahead in July.Prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced the measures on Friday, saying they would begin on Sunday and remain in place until 11 May. In addition to to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo will be affected. It has marked the third state of emergency in japan since the pandemic began. “I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for many people again,” he said. “It is feared that infection in major cities will spread across the whole country if we take no measures.”Under the rules, major facilities like department stores will close, as well as restaurants, bars, and KTV rooms serving alcohol. Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are being told to close early, and companies are being asked to make arrangements for people to work remotely. Schools will remain open. Besides, the emergency measurescoincide withthe country’s “Golden Week” holiday, which runs from late April to the first week of May and is the busiest travel period of the year. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike urged residents to start taking precautionsimmediately. In an effort to discourage people from going out at night. She said neon signs (霓虹灯) would be turned off.The coronavirus toll in Japan has been much lower than that in many other countries, with about 558,000 cases and fewer than 10,000 deaths, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University. But there are concerns over the latest rise in infections, with reports of hospital bed shortages in some areas.Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said at a news conference on Friday that organizers were not considering canceling the event. “I hope the coronavirus situation improves with the prevention measures the government, Tokyo, and other regional governments have put into place,” she said. “We, as Tokyo 2020, continue to wish for the swift return to normal and will continue to work closely to make sure a safe and secure Olympics can happen.”8. According to the passage, what does Japanese government advise people to do?A. To watch a live game.B. To work at home.C. To hang out in the evening.D. To study at home.9. What is the aim of bringing in emergency Covid measures?A. To relieve people's fear of the the pandemic.B. To settle the problem of hospital bed shortages.C. To test government’s management of emergency.D. To ensure the smooth running of the upcoming Olympics.10. Which words can best describe the government’s action?A. generous and brilliant.B. costly but useless.C. positive and considerate.D. accidental but efficient.11. What does the underlined phrase “coincide with” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. meet withB. deal withC. make upD. set upDThe first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a faulty heart. We tried to slow it down with treatment, but it suddenly stopped beating completely. Later, whenever I would have a case like that one, I found myself second-guessing my clinical management. However, it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.In a working paper, Emory University researchers found that when doctors delivering a baby have a bad result, they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient, often unnecessarily andsometimes with worse results.Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences, thefalloutfrom second-guessing appears especially large for us. A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed (开药) warfarin, the physician was about 20% less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes (中风). However, if a patient was not on warfarin and had a stroke physicians were still no more likely to prescribe warfarin to their other patients.These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors. In the blood-thinner study, doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm (prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient) and less affected by letting harm happen (not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke). Yet a stroke is often more permanent and damaging than a bleed.But this phenomenon is not unique to medicine. ''Overreaction to Fearsome Risks'' holds true for broader society.For instance, sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions. Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and, according to the study, such a change was probably unnecessary given the extremely small risk of such an attack happening.Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational (不理性的) thinking when processing information, bad events and mistakes. As much as we don't want to cause an unfortunate event to happen again, we need to be aware that a worst situation that can be imagined doesn't necessarily mean we did anything wrong. When we overthink, we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced. Instead, we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.I have treated dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses as my first patient, who died more than a year ago. Instead of second-guessing myself, I trusted my clinical instinct (本能) and stayed the course. Every one of those patients survived. You should trust your instinct in your life, too.12. The first two paragraphs suggest that________.A. bad medical outcomes affect doctorsB delivering babies can be difficult workC. some doctors are not very experiencedD. doctors sometimes make silly mistakes13. In the blood-thinner study, doctors________.A. tend to prescribe less effective medicineB. are more concerned about the patients' safetyC. become less confident in writing a prescriptionD. believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding14. What does the underlined word ''fallout'' in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. ResultB. BenefitC. DifferenceD. Absence15. The author will probably agree that________.A. we should not doubt our own decisionsB. our experience will pave way for our futureC. humans are emotional and irrational on the wholeD. instincts don't necessarily lead to wrong directions第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
姓名,年级:时间:西安中学高2020届高三第三次模考英语第一部分听力(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。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B. £ 9。
15。
C。
£ 9。
18。
答案是B.1. What is the problem for the man?A. He has to meet many people。
B。
He has to leave his friends。
C。
He has to travel a lot.2. How does the man think of the book?A. Humorous。
B。
Scientific. C.Popular。
3。
What’s the matter with the woman?A. She has caught a bad cold.B. She stayed online too long.C。
She is allergic to paint smell.4。
What does the man suggest the woman do?A。
Consult a repair shop.B。
Purchase another car。
C. Fix the car herself。
5. In which year is the man in college now?A。
The first year. B. The second year. C。
The third year。
[来源:Zxxk。
Com]第二节(共15小题;每小题1。
5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白,每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
2020届高三下学期第三次阶段质量检测英语试卷(试卷总分:150分考试时间:120分钟)注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
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例:How much is the shirt?A.19.15.B.9.18.C.9.15.答案是C。
1.When does the man want to leave for New York?A.On Wednesday.B.On Thursday.C.On Friday.2.What does Fred look like?A.He is tall.B.He wears short hair.C.He has big eyes.3.What does the woman suggest the man do?A.Make more copies.B.Call the technician.C.Continue his presentation.4.What do the speakers agree to do?A.Start a hiring agency.B.Look for some movers.C.Do all the work themselves.5.What will the woman do?A.Make a phone call.B.Find a phone number.C.Get a new bookshelf.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分;满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2019-2020学年吉林市田家炳高级中学高三英语第三次联考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACourtyard Stay with Your DogsAs autumn approaches, we are inviting you to join us on our August dog event—Courtyard Stay with Yoga & Hike from August 21st to August 22nd nearQinglongLakein Fangshan district. This event will continue to raise fund for our Pre-treatment Guidance Project (PGP).Check out our full itinerary below:Day 1: Saturday, August 21stAt 9 am in the morning, you will be picked up by car or bus and head to Fangshan district. We have arranged a private courtyard house for a comfortable stay for the Saturday night. We will enjoy some local dishes for lunch, while enjoying the peaceful views of theQinglongLake. After lunch, we will go together for a light hike to the nearby mountain and water tracks with our dogs. For dinner, enjoy the coziest, home-style BBQ with both vegetable and meat options.Day 2: Sunday, August 22ndAfter breakfast, we will join a yoga teacher for a deeply relaxing yoga session, with the company of the morning sun. You can choose to hike a bit more afterwards in theforest park. We will be checking out around 4 pm in the afternoon, returning to our homes.Reservation: Please add our event manager, Diana, on Wechat to reserve a spot for yourself and your dog, a full payment will be required upon signing up. If you don’t have a dog but would still like to hang out with dogs, you are more than welcome to join too!Pricing:Early Bird Fee: 1400 RMB per human for the first four participants only before 7th August.Children Price: 800 RMB (4—13 years old).Full Price: 1600 RMB per human.All surplus funds and donations will go to our Pre-treatment Guidance Program.Please bring your ID, your dog’s ID and vaccine proof for any potential security check.We can’t wait to see you soon!1. Who would be most interested in the weekend activity?A. Taxi drivers.B. Yoga coaches.C. Pet dog owners.D. The PGP members.2. According to the itinerary, on August 22nd, you can ________.A. join a teacher to do some yogaB. have some local dishes for lunchC. enjoy the coziest, home-style BBQD. go together for a hike to the water tracks3. The purpose of the countryside stay activity is to________.A. promote theQinglongLakeB. raise fund for a public projectC. teach skills of BBQ and keeping dogsD. provide access to dogs for people without petsBWhen I was a boy, there was but one permanent ambition among my comrades in our village on the west bank of Mississippi River. That was, to be a steamboat man. We had temporary ambitions of other sorts, but they were only temporary.My father was a justice of the peace, and I supposed he possessed the power of life and death over all men and could hang anybody that offended him. This was distinction enough for me as a general thing;butthe desire to be a steamboat man kept intruding, nevertheless. One of our boys in town, who went away and was not heard of for-a long time, turned up as apprentice engineer on a steamboat. This thing shook the bottom out of all my Sunday—school teachings. That boy was notoriously worldly, and I was just the opposite. There was nothing generous about this fellow in his greatness. He would always manage to have a rusty nail to scrub while his boat stopped at our town, and he would sit on the inside guard and scrub it, where we could all see him. And wherever his boat was laid up he would come home and show off in the town in his blackest and greasiest clothes, so that nobody could help remembering that he was a steamboat man; and he used all sorts of steamboat technical terms in his talk, as if he were so used to them that he forgot common people could not understand them.This creature's career could produce but one result, and it was speedily followed. Boy after boy managed to get on the river. Despite many choices, pilot was the grandest position of all. The pilot, even in those days of trivial wages, had a princely salary—from 150—250 dollars a month, and no board payment.But our parents would not let us and our worry was the next year would find us hunting for jobs with low pay again. So by and by I ran away. I said I never would come home again till I was a pilot and could come in glory.4. Why does the writer mention his father's job in Paragraph 2?A. To show that his father was in power.B. To show that his father is cruel.C. To emphasize the job he prefers.D. To emphasize his love for his father.5. Which of the following can best conclude the writer's attitude toward the boy?A. He thought the boy was material but pitiful.B. He thought the boy was annoying but still envied him.C. He thought the boy was shallow but knowledgeable.D. He thought the boy was disrespectful but still liked him.6. Which of the following statements is Not True?A. The boy talked in a way to make others feel jealous.B. The boy's experience made other boys follow suit.C. The pilot's salary was ly high but without meals covered.D. The writer was ambitious to make his childhood dream come true.7. What rhetorical method does the underlined sentence have?A. Simile.B. Personification.C. Parallelism.D. Irony.CDo you ever listen to the songs that your parents like? Chances are that you don’t. You probably think the music that they like is old and boring and that the songs on your playlist are muchcooler. But scientists found that people’s music taste changes as time goes by. So it is likely that your own musical preferences will follow a similar path to your parents’, whether you like it or not.We used to think that culture and personality (个性) are the only reasons for different music choices. But researchers at the University of Cambridge noticed that as people enter into different age groups, their social environment changes, and so does their music taste. There are some musical periods that people go through in their life.The first period comes in the teenage years, during which people like strong music such as punk and rock, because teenagers tend to be aggressive or want to be independent.But as people move into early adulthood, their lifestyles change they want to build close relationships with others. As a result, they become fonder of contemporary music, such as pop and R&.B, which is usually uplifting and danceable.When middle age comes, most people have settled down. During this period, people prefer music, such as jazz and classical, as well as music like country, folk and blues.As for old people, they prefer old songs in their childhoods. They generally listen to relaxing music, such as country music and jazz music. But you must be questioning. “Aren’t there old people who are still interested in or even crazy about rock music?” Of course there are. But their reasons for listening to rock music may have changed. At that age people may listen to remind themselves of their youth.8. What do young people usually think of the songs their parents enjoy?A. They are actually less cool.B. They are worth listening to.C. They are especially serious.D. They are hard to understand.9. How many musical periods are there that people go through in their life?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.10. People who want to make friends mostly prefer ________.A. jazz musicB. country musicC. rock musicD. pop music11. What is the best title for the text?A. People Have Different Opinions on MusicB. People Listen to Music for the Same ReasonC. People’s Taste in Music Changes with TimeD. People’s Lifestyle Can Be Changed by MusicDI waschecking out at the supermarket counter on Wednesday night, ready to pay for my bananas, when all ofa sudden, fear came upon me. My wallet was gone. And I could only have left it one place: the G9 bus, from which I had gotten off minutes earlier and which was now speeding to some stops. The moment of realizing it was gone was followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the credit cards, the driver's license, the expensive lipstick ($ 55!).Two hours after I was back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband answered while I sat in the dining room on the phone with a credit card company. "Does Jennifer live here?" I heard someone say. In her hand was my wallet, without a penny missing. She left before I could offer my gratitude to her.After I posted the story, I heard from her boyfriend, who identified the good citizen as Erin Ball, a 26-year-old girl working for a trade organization.Once I figured out her, I called to thank her. She said she spotted my wallet and thought that it's moredangerous to go to a stranger's house than leaving the wallet with the driver, but she still decided to take the chance. "If I were in that situation, I would want someone to try to find me," she said. Ball doesn't find her actions particularly excellent. She added, "It's not hard to do small things for people."After Ball found my wallet, she decided to post a picture of my driver's license online before going to my house, trying to see if anyone knew me. No sooner had she left my doorstep than I got emails from two neighbors who recognized my face, both offering to help me find my missing property.Ball found my house on a bitterly cold night,for which I was extremely grateful. Looking back, I'm not surprised someone had wanted to help a stranger. A warm current of honesty and harmony is running through this town.12. What do we know about the author according to paragraph 1?A. She missed the G9 bus.B. She paid for her bananas.C. She replaced the credit cards.D. She found she had left her wallet on the bus.13. Who helped the author find Ball?A. The G9 driver.B. The girl's boyfriend.C. The author's neighbors.D. The author's husband.14. What did Ball do first after finding the wallet?A. Ball called the author.B. Ball went to the author's house.C. Ball gave the wallet to the bus driver.D. Ball posted a photo of the author's driving license.15. Which of the following best describes Erin Ball?A. Humorous and kind.B. Generous and demanding.C. Honest and warm-hearted.D. Caring and outgoing.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年长春市高三英语第三次质量监测卷第一部分听力(1—20小题)在笔试结束后进行。
第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
AWatching kids' cartoons can be an effective way to learn a language. The basic plot lines of kids' cartoons are fairly simple, the characters speak more slowly and the dialogue is typically standard and casual. Here are four worldwide popular kids5 cartoons which may help you with your English learning.Peppa PigPeppa Pig,the pink piggy, has gained worldwide popularity. There are even videos showing an American child speaking in a British accent to her mom after watching the popular cartoon.The SimpsonsThe Simpsons in the 90's was smart, culturally savvy (有见识的),and unbelievably entertaining TV about an average American family. At its height, no show —animated or otherwise ——could reach The Simpsons' greatness. From the cleverness of "Marge vs. the Monorail" to everything Lisa Simpson ever said, The Simpsons was fearless and game-changing television.Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Time is a French educational animation, created by Procidis. There are seven series, each focusing on different aspects of knowledge. These are mostly historical, focusing on the overall history of mankind or specified historical fields, such as the lives and achievements of the explorers or inventors.Sazae-sanSazae-san is more than a kids’show. It's a cultural institution, a national treasure and the longest-running animated series in the world, ever! It's about a typical Japanese big family living together in Tokyo. The central character is an outspoken but somewhat clumsy woman in her early 20s, living with her husband, son, father, mother, brother and sister all under one roof.All of the characters are colorful and funny, and all are named after fish!21. Why does the American girl speak in a British accent?A. She was born and brought up in Britain.B. Peppa Pig has strongly influenced her.C. The British accent is popular in. America.D. She wants to make fun of her mother.22. Which will you choose as a fan of history?A. Peppa Pig.B. The Simpsons.C. Once Upon a Time.D. Sazae-san.23. What can you learn about Sazae-san from the text?A. It is about an ordinary American family.B. It is the longest-running of the four.C. It is a well-received French cartoon.D. It includes seven different series.BOne year, a newspaper of the United States published an announcement ——the Horticultural Institute offered a reward at a high price for the pure white marigold (金盏花). The high reward attracted so many people, but in nature besides golden, the marigold is brown;it is not easy to create the white one. So after they were excited for a time, many people forgot that announcement.One normal day after 20 years, the Horticultural Institute accidentally received a letter and 100 seeds of pure white marigold. On that day the news spread like wildfire. It proved to be an old woman of over 70 years old. The institute had always been hesitating over the fact that the letter stated with certainty that the seeds could bloom pure white marigold.Those seeds finally took root in the earth. The wonder appeared after one year: large fields of pure white marigold swung in the light wind. As a result, the old woman became a new focus.Originally, the old woman was just a flower-lover. When she happened to read the announcement 20 years ago, her heart kept beating wildly. But her eight children all opposed her decision. After all, a woman who never knew the seed genetics (遗传学)couldn't complete what the experts could never accomplish! Still, the old woman didn't change her mind and went on working. Year after year, through many cycles of spring sowing and autumn harvest, the old woman's husband died; her children flew far and high; a lot of things happened in her life but only the desire to grow the pure white marigold took root in her heart. Finally, after 20 years on the day we all know, in the garden, she saw a marigold, which was not nearly white but as white as silver or snow.Such a difficult problem as even experts couldn't deal with was readily solved by an old woman who didn't understand genetics. Was it a wonder? Take root in the heart and even the most common seed can grow into a wonder!24. Why was a great reward offered by the Horticultural Institute?A. White flowers could be sold at a higher price.B. Pure white marigold was more beautiful in nature.C. It was very difficult to develop pure white marigold.D. Scientists wanted to know how marigold grew in nature.25. What can we know about the old woman from the passage?A. She got professional support from scientists.B. She kept trying for years before she succeeded.C. She was 70 when she first read the announcement.D. She sent pure white marigold flowers to the institute.26. The underlined word "readily" in the last paragraph probably means _________________________ .A. EasilyB. quicklyC. willinglyD. luckily27. What is the best title for the text?A. Seeds Take Root in the HeartB. White Marigold is Hard to GrowC. Marigolds Grow from BraveryD. White Flowers Bring SuccessCThe U.S. is still out in front of global competitors when it comes to innovation (革新),but American universities ——where new ideas often spread — have reason to look over their shoulders.That's especially true for technologies like 5G phone networks and artificial intelligence. In President Donald Trump's opinion, they're exactly the fields where the U.S. has to lead — and also the ones where Asia, especially China, is catching up. Universities from China get more patents than their U.S. peers in wireless communications, according to a research firm named GreyB Services. In Al, 17 of the top 20 universities and public research organizations are in China, with the Chinese Academy of Sciences topping the list, says the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva.There's a special place for universities in the development of science. Universities educate future scientists and can be incubators (孵化器)for pie-in-the-sky ideas —some of which turn out to be game-changers. The list ranges from Google's search engine to DNA technology that's behind a whole industry of gene-manipulating (基因编辑)treatments.However, government aids to universities haven't been growing for more than a decade, meaning they've declined in real terms and as a share of the economy, leading to the cost increase for universities and meanwhile somehow discouraging the teaching staff from putting all their hearts into their scientific research."If you look at the federal dollars, they've not really changed considerably," says Stephen Susalka, head of AUTM, a technology transfer association whose members include 800 universities. "Other countries are catching up. We can't be satisfied with what we have achieved?"2 8. What does the underlined phrase "look over their shoulders" in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Watch out.B. Take off.C. Stand up.D. Hide away.29. The author mentions 5G phone networks to show _____________________ .A. Chinese universities have obtained the most patentsB. Chinese universities get aids from the governmentC. wireless communications have changed dramaticallyD. U.S. may lose their lead in some high-tech fields30. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?A. Pie-in-the-sky ideas can be revolutionary.B. Universities can produce game programmers.C. Gene-manipulation helps to develop DNA technology.D. Universities play an important role in science development.31. What's Stephen's attitude to the future development of U.S. universities?A. Worried.B. Disapproving.C. Positive.D. Unconcerned.DAlmost everyone has heard of the expression "the calm before the storm." It is usually used to describe a peaceful period just before a very stressful situation or a tense argument.British sailors coined the phrase in the late 1600s; they noted that before certain storms the seas would seem to become still and the winds would drop.Science has given us the reason. According to U.S. website How Stuff Works, a calm period occurs becausemany storms, tornadoes and hurricanes draw in all the warm and humid (湿热的)air from the surrounding area. As this air rises into the storm clouds, it cools and acts as "fuel for the storm, like petrol in a car". Once the storm has taken all the energy it can from the air, it is pushed out from the top of the storm clouds and falls back down to ground level. As the air goes down, it becomes warm and dry. Warm and dry air is stable, so once it covers an area, it causes a calm period before the storm. This same process also causes the "eye of the storm" in hurricanes and tornadoes. In these conditions, the calm occurs in the center of the storm because of the strong rotating (旋转的)winds.The Weather Network has a tip for working out how far away a storm is. First count how many seconds there are between a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder, roughly three seconds equal one kilometer. So, for example, if you count nine seconds, the storm is about three kilometers away. A good method is that if your count is below 30 seconds, you should seek shelter straight away.However, due to the complexity of storm system, not all storms take place after calm. Given the right conditions, some storms announce themselves with heavy rain and fierce winds.So, your best bet is to keep yourself updated with weather reports for any predictions regarding a coming storm in your area. That's the most reliable way to predict the next display of nature's temper (脾气).32. What is the function of Paragraph 3?A. To describe how the eye of the storm comes into being.B. To stress why tornadoes and hurricanes are destructive.C. To explain why a peaceful period occurs before some storms.D. To remind how dangerous a storm can be in certain situations.33. How far away may the storm be if you count 15 seconds between a lightning flash and a thunder clap?A. One kilometer.B. Three kilometers.C. Four kilometers.D. Five kilometers.34. What can we learn from the text?A. Storms don't usually last long.B. It is not always quiet before a storm.C. Storms have a big influence on our life.D. Weather reports often fail to predict a storm.35. Where is this text most likely from?A. A travel journal.B. A science fiction.C. A literature review.D. A geography magazine.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
吉林省吉林市2024届高三第三次测评英语试卷注意事项:1.答题前,考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚,将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
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第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.—In the UK,some people equate life experience with the number of stamps in their passports.—That’s why they all agree that they ________ the “travel bug”.A.catch B.caughtC.have caught D.are to catch2.Sympathy for the rebels, the government claimed, is beginning to ______because of more and more harm they did to common people.A.fade B.decline C.fail D.collapse3.Changing the password on your account isn’t a lasting solution if you don’t remove any virus,?A.don’t you B.do youC.isn’t it D.is it4.Although she did not know Boston well, she made her way ________ to the Home Circle Building.A.easy enough B.enough easyC.easily enough D.enough easily5.____ interested in English may join this club.A.Whoever B.All who C.Anyone D.Who6.You _____ read a book in the sun—it'll do harm to your eyes.A.couldn't B.wouldn't C.needn't D.mustn't7.––You seem to be familiar with this city.—I ______ here for three years. It’s so great to be back.A.lived B.had livedC.have lived D.live8.The why he is absent today is he has got a bad headache.A.reason; that B.reason; becauseC.cause; that D.cause; because9.Julie is one of those women who always the latest fashion.A.put up with B.keep up with C.come up with D.get on with10.The 114 colorful clay Warriors ____ at No. 1 pit, ______ in height from 1.8m to 2m, have black hair, green, white or pink faces, and black or brown eyes.A.unearthed; ranging B.unearthing; rangingC.unearthed; ranged D.are unearthed; are ranging11.—Bob says he will draw lessons from his failure and continue to try.—I’m delighted that he ________ take that view.A.will B.may C.should D.could12.— How much do you charge for the iPhone?—Well,it cost me $ 400,but I’ll ________ 20% as it’s no longer new.A.reduce to B.decrease toC.knock off D.cut off13.Jason will never forget about his 18th birthday, saw his being admitted to Harvard.A.when B.which C.that D.it14.By serving others, a person focuses on someone other than himself or herself, ________ can be very eye-opening and rewarding.A.who B.whichC.what D.that15.Paul could be a very attractive boy but he ______ to his behaviour.A.paid no attention B.were paying no attentionC.pays no attention D.had paid no attention16.---- What do you think of zoology?---- In my opinion, zoology is ______ botany.A.a subject so interesting as B.as a interesting subject asC.as interesting a subject as D.interesting as a subject as17.—What do you think of your journey to Yunnan?—Everything is very fantastic,especially its fresh air.It is pleasant ________.A.breathed B.being breathedC.to be breathed D.to breathe18.Though the story of Li Yunlong in the TV drama “Bright Sword” is a fiction, much of __________happened is historically true.A.that B.what C.which D.it19.I usually do the washing up and leave the cooking to my wife,______she’s a better cook than me.A.unless B.as C.even though D.in case20.—There aren’t any toys in our suitcase.Where have you put them?—Oh, no.That old lady sitting next to us ______ have taken ours by mistake.A.must B.could C.should D.would第二部分阅读理解(满分40分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
一、听力选择题二、听力选择题1. Who is the woman speaking to?A .Her boss.B .An operator.C .A repairman.2. Where is probably the man?A .In a library.B .In a study.C .In a bookstore.3.A .Unpleasant atmosphere.B .Terrible food.C .Slow service.D .Unacceptable price.4. Why did the woman apologize?A .She made a late delivery.B .She went to the wrong place.C .She couldn't take the cake back.5. Where does the man most likely live?A .In Canada.B .In New York.C .In California.6. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about Mr Bannister?A .He is new to the company.B .He works on the trade deal.C .He is not experienced enough.2. Who do the speakers think is suitable for the position?A .Mr Duncan.B .Mrs Templeton.C .Amelia.7. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman think July is the best time to move?A .Their business is slow.B .The weather is favorable.C .It's easy to hire people.2. How will they handle the moving?A .Finish it all at once.B .Have the sales section go first.C .Do one department at a time.8. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
英语答案 第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)
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Text 1 W: I love the color of this one which can be fit for your new modern jacket. M: Yes, I like the style of this scarf. (1) I think it would be suitable for more situations than my old one. Text 2 W: Let me get you a soft drink. What would you like to have, Coca-Cola, orange juice, or lemon soda? M: It makes no difference, actually. But I guess I’d like to have the last one if you don’t mind. (2) Text 3 W: Mary says that both sides of the street will be decorated with colored flags and flowers to welcome some famous athletes. Is that true? M: Yes. (3) This is the first time our city has had so many famous players at the same time. W: Then we will have a really exciting weekend! Text 4 W: I am afraid I am a bit seasick. I feel dizzy, just like I felt on my flight to London last month. M: Close your eyes and relax. You will be all right as soon as we reach the shore. (4) Text 5 M: The newspaper is full of murder, death and war. Do you still believe people are basically good? W: Of course. Newspapers hardly ever cover stories about peace. (5) It isn’t news. Text 6 M: What is our flight number again? (6) I don’t see it on the board. W: It’s AA791, New York to Mexico City. (6) Maybe we’re too early. M: I told you we left our house too soon. We could have stopped and gotten something to eat. W: I didn’t know how long it would take at the drugstore. Besides, there are restaurants here. M: Well, we might as well find the customer service desk and check that our flight is not delayed. (7) W: Good idea. (7) Then we have to exchange some money. How long did you say the flight was? M: Around five hours. It’s about the same time it takes to fly from New York to the state of Arizona. Text 7 M: My watch always gains 10 minutes a day. W: That’s funny. My watch always loses 10 minutes a day. M: No kidding! W: I’m serious. Every morning, I set my watch by the radio, but it still loses 10 minutes. M: Do you know what you can do? (8) W: Throw it away and buy a new one? (8) M: No, you don’t need to. You only need to put your watch 10 minutes ahead every day. W: Hmm. So, you put your watch 10 minutes behind every day? M: Yeah. That’s exactly what I do. W: Why bother? If you just buy a new watch, it won’t cost much. (8) M: Oh, no way. This was a birthday gift from my grandma. (9) She passed away last year, and all I have to remember her by is this watch. It’s very valuable to me. W: Well, I can definitely understand your situation. But I just can’t put up with mine anymore---(8) Text 8 W: Bill will graduate from high school soon. What do you think he is going to do? M: I think he should go to college. But I haven’t decided where he should go yet. In my opinion, I want him to go to a small university, where the classes wouldn’t be so large. W: I think he ought to go to a public school where the students are more serious about studying. M: Yes, I agree with you. And I suggest that he go to college in another state, (10) where he can gain some knowledge and also broaden his views. W: But it will be too far for him to come home on weekends. I will only see him during summer and winter vacations. I will miss him. (11) M: He is old enough to depend on himself. You cannot take care of him forever. It’s time for him to be independent. W: OK. But the most important thing is where Bill wants to go. (12) What we discussed is just a suggestion. Bill should make the final decision by himself. (12) M: That’s right. (12) We can talk to him about this after he comes home. Text 9 W: Lenny, I’m not sure how to say this, but here it goes: I lost your cat this morning. M: What?! W: I’m sorry. I don’t know how it happened. She was in her usual place under the bed. When I opened the front door to get the morning paper, I saw her run past me really quickly. (14) I tried to close the door in time, but she must have gotten out. M: Diane, she’s a house cat. She’s not supposed to go outside, ever! She could get lost and never find her way back. Or worse, she could get hit by a car! W: I feel like a terrible roommate, Lenny. (13) I wish there were something I could do to fix this. M: Wait ---You’ve looked everywhere for her? W: Yes ---under the sofa, in the dirty clothes, behind the bookcase--- M: Did you check back under the bed where she was? (15) W: Hmm, I guess I didn’t think to look there. I just assumed that she had--- M: Look who I found! W: Oh, my! I can’t believe it! I thought she had gone out of the front door, but I guess I didn’t actually see her make it outside. M: Sometimes she starts to head out there, but she changes her mind at the last second. Then she just goes back to her safe place! (15) The outside world can be a scary place for her! (16) Text 10