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高考模拟检测卷（一）试题英语本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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纸上。
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.What does the woman think of this shirt?A.It's not worth buying.B.It's too expensive.C.It's the best one.2.When should the man attend the meeting?A.2:20.B.2:40.C.3:40.3.Why does the man make the call?A.To check a booking.B.To make a booking.C.To change a booking.4.What is the man's feeling for the woman?A.Angry.B.Concerned.C.Appreciative.5.What's wrong with the woman's mother?A.She doesn't look well.B.She has high blood sugar.C.She is on a diet.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。
一、单项选择（每题2分，共20分）1. I'm sorry to inform you that the meeting will be postponed to next Monday.A. informedB. informingC. informD. to inform答案：A解析：此处考查非谓语动词作宾语。
由于inform与you之间为被动关系，所以使用过去分词形式。
2. It is reported that the earthquake has caused more than 2000 deaths.A. reportedB. reportingC. to reportD. report答案：A解析：此处考查非谓语动词作定语。
report与the earthquake之间为被动关系，所以使用过去分词形式。
3. The book, ___________ on the desk, is mine.A. lyingB. layC. laidD. layed答案：A解析：此处考查现在分词作定语。
lying表示主动关系，lay表示过去式或过去分词形式，laid为过去分词形式，layed为lay的过去式或过去分词形式，但此处需要表示主动关系的现在分词。
4. She was so tired that she ___________ to sleep.A. fellB. fell inC. fell asleepD. fell asleep with答案：C解析：此处考查固定短语。
fall asleep表示“入睡”。
5. The teacher asked the students to ___________ their books and take out their pens.A. closeB. closingC. closedD. to close答案：A解析：此处考查动词原形。
Section I: Listening Comprehension (25 points)Part A (5 points)Directions: In this part, you will hear five short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which is the best answer.1. A) The woman has to wait for the man.B) The man is in a hurry.C) The woman will go to the station with the man.D) The woman is late for the train.2. A) He has already finished his work.B) He doesn't like the job.C) He is too tired to work.D) He needs more time to complete the task.3. A) The man is going to study.B) The woman is going to visit her friend.C) The man is going to the cinema.D) The woman is going to the concert.4. A) The man is a teacher.B) The woman is a student.C) The man is a doctor.D) The woman is a nurse.5. A) The woman will cook dinner.B) The man will cook dinner.C) They will go out for dinner.D) They will not eat dinner.Part B (15 points)Directions: In this part, you will hear a short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D).Passage:In recent years, online learning has become increasingly popular. Many students prefer online courses because they offer flexibility and convenience. However, some people argue that traditional classroom learning is still the best way to acquire knowledge. The following are some of the advantages and disadvantages of online learning.Question 6: What is the main topic of the passage?A) The benefits of online learning.B) The drawbacks of online learning.C) The comparison between online and traditional learning.D) The popularity of online learning.Question 7: Why do some students prefer online courses?A) They can learn at their own pace.B) They can avoid traffic.C) They can save money.D) They can meet new friends.Question 8: What do some people believe about traditional classroom learning?A) It is less effective.B) It is too expensive.C) It is the best way to learn.D) It is not as convenient as online learning.Question 9: According to the passage, what are the disadvantages of online learning?A) It can be more expensive.B) It can be less effective.C) It can be less convenient.D) It can be more time-consuming.Question 10: What is the author's opinion about online learning?A) It is better than traditional learning.B) It is worse than traditional learning.C) It has both advantages and disadvantages.D) It is not suitable for everyone.Section II: Structure and Vocabulary (30 points)Part A (15 points)Directions: There are 15 sentences in this part. Each sentence has one underlined word or phrase. Below each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Choose the one that best keeps the meaning of the sentence.11. A) improved B) developed C) enhanced D) increased12. A) attended B) participated C) involved D) engaged13. A) exposed B) revealed C) disclosed D) uncovered14. A) performed B) executed C) fulfilled D) achieved15. A) supposed B) considered C) thought D) believed16. A) accepted B) allowed C) permitted D) tolerated17. A) preserved B) maintained C) preserved D) conserved18. A) originated B) emerged C) developed D) evolved19. A) influenced B) affected C) impacted D) touched20. A) enhanced B) improved C) intensified D) amplified21. A) encountered B) faced C) dealt with D) handled22. A) contributed B) added C) included D) involved23. A) applied B) utilized C) used D) employed24. A) acquired B) obtained C) gained D) achieved25. A) confirmed B) verified C) authenticated D) authenticatedPart B (15 points)Directions: There are 15 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C), and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the one that best fits into the passage.The rapid development of technology has brought about significant changes in our lives. (26) ______, it has both positive and negative impacts. One of the most noticeable changes is the way we communicate. (27) ______, we can now stay in touch with friends and family around the world through social media platforms like Facebook and WeChat. This has greatly enhanced our ability to maintain relationships, even when we are physically apart. However, (28) ______, excessive use of social media can lead to social isolation and mental health issues.Another significant change brought about by technology is in the field of education. (29) ______, online learning has become increasingly popular, providing students with access to a wide range of resources and opportunities. This has opened up new horizons for learners and has made education more accessible. Nevertheless, (30) ______, it is important tobalance the benefits of online learning with the need for face-to-face interaction and personalized attention.26. A) However B) Therefore C) Moreover D) Furthermore27. A) Furthermore B) Additionally C) Conversely D) Conversely28. A) Moreover B) However C) Furthermore D) Additionally29. A) Therefore B) However C) Moreover D) Additionally30. A) Therefore B) However C) Moreover D) AdditionallySection III: Reading Comprehension (40 points)Passage 1 (20 points)Directions: There is a passage in this section. After reading it, youare required to answer the questions below.Passage:The global pandemic has had a profound impact on the world of work. Many businesses have had to adapt quickly to new ways of working, including remote work. While this has allowed many employees to maintain their jobs, it has also brought about challenges. One of the biggestchallenges is maintaining productivity and communication when working from home.According to a survey conducted by the Global Workspace Analytics, 77%of employees report that they are more productive when working from home. However, 35% also reported feeling isolated and disconnected from their colleagues. To address these challenges, businesses are implementing various strategies.One strategy is to schedule regular virtual meetings. This helps to maintain a sense of community and ensures that everyone is on the same page. Another strategy is to provide employees with the necessary technology and support to work effectively from home. This includes providing them with access to high-speed internet, reliable laptops, and training on how to use video conferencing tools.Question 31: What is the main topic of the passage?A) The benefits of remote work.B) The challenges of remote work.C) The impact of the pandemic on the world of work.D) The strategies for maintaining productivity in remote work.Question 32: According to the survey, what percentage of employees reported feeling more productive when working from home?A) 77%B) 35%C) 100%D) 50%Question 33: What is one of the strategies that businesses are implementing to maintain productivity in remote work?A) Reducing the number of meetings.B) Providing employees with technology and support.C) Encouraging employees to work longer hours.D) Offering flexible working hours.Passage 2 (20 points)Directions: There is a passage in this section. After reading it, youare required to answer the questions below.Passage:Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. TheEarth's climate is changing, and it is primarily due to human activities. The burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes are all contributing to the greenhouse effect, which leads to global warming.The consequences of climate change are far-reaching. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changes in ecosystems are just a few of the impacts. These changes can have devastating effects on human life, including increased poverty, health risks, and displacement of people.To combat climate change, countries around the world are taking action. Many are investing in renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, and implementing policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Individuals can also contribute by adopting more sustainable lifestyles, such as reducing their carbon footprint and supporting environmental organizations.Question 34: What is the main topic of the passage?A) The causes of climate change.B) The consequences of climate change.C) The actions taken to combat climate change.D) The role of individuals in combating climate change.Question 35: According to the passage, what is one of the primary causes of climate change?A) Deforestation.B) Renewable energy.C) Industrial processes.D) Increased awareness.Question 36: What are some of the consequences of climate change mentioned in the passage?A) Increased poverty and health risks.B) Improved agricultural productivity.C) Increased tourism.D) Reduced unemployment.Section IV: Writing (25 points)Task 1 (15 points)Directions: Write a short essay of about 100 words on the following topic: "The Importance of Physical Education in Schools." You should write according to the outline given below:1. Introduction: Briefly state the importance of physical education.2. Body Paragraphs:a. Explain how physical education promotes physical health.b. Discuss the benefits of physical education for mental health.c. Describe the role of physical education in social development.3. Conclusion: Summarize the main points and reiterate the importance of physical education.Task 2 (10 points)Directions: Write a letter to your friend about a recent event you attended. Your letter should include the following points:1. Briefly introduce the event and its purpose.2. Describe the highlights of the event.3. Express your thoughts and feelings about the event.4. Invite your friend to attend a future event if possible.---Answer Key:Section I: Listening ComprehensionPart A: 1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. APart B: 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. CSection II: Structure and VocabularyPart A: 11. D 12. A 13. A 14. A 15. B 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. A21. A 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. ASection III: Reading Comprehension Passage 1: 31. B 32. A 33. BPassage 2: 34. C 35. A 36. ASection IV: WritingTask 1: [Your response here]Task 2: [Your response here]。
第一部分 听力【答案】1—5 ABACB 6—10 CABCB11—15 CABAB 16—20 CACBA第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）【答案】A:CBA21. C. 推理判断题。
由第四段中的for example advising people to express their anger. This advice is wrong, because research shows that expressing your anger actually helps it to continue 可知，自助书籍建议读者要表达自己的愤怒，而研究表明表达愤怒事实上会让愤怒持续，由此可推断，作者并不赞成自助书籍提出的建议。
22. B。
细节理解题。
由第五段中的there’s still the question of whether reading a book will make any difference to people’s lives. In other words: is there any evidence that after reading the advice, people actually put it into practice, resulting in an improvement 可知，作者怀疑自助书籍中提供的建议是否真正会让读者有所改进。
23. A。
推理判断题。
由倒数第三段If self-help books do work, it may have less to do with the specific advice they contain and more to do with a factor common to all self-help books: hope可知，作者认为自助书籍如果有益的话，也是因为它们给予读者希望。
B: CADB24. C。
2021届高三英语新高考模拟试题01（含答案解析）高考真题高考模拟高中联考期中试卷期末考试月考试卷学业水平同步练习2021届高三英语新高考模拟试题01（含答案解析）1 Best Cookbooks for KidsBest Overall: Cooking Class: 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make (and Eat!)◎Buy on Amazon◎Buy on WalmartWith the help of this best-selling cookbook, your kids will become masters in the kitchen! Cooking Class: 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make (and Eat ! )is ideal for children aged 6 to 12, as it includes detailed explanations of basic cooking techniques, plus more than 50 kid-friendly recipes. This award-winning cookbook is a comprehensive guide for cooking novices, explaining skills and recipes inkid-friendly language.Best for Basic Learner: Better Homes and Gardens New Junior Cookbook◎Buy on Am azon◎Buy on WalmartIf you want to teach your kids cooking terms, tools and techniques, you need the Better Homes and Gardens New Junior Cookbook. This 128-page cookbook has more than 65 kid-friendly recipes, and it’s perfect for introducing kids aged 5 to 12 to the wonderful world of cooking. It includes a detailed section on cooking terms, kitchen safety, tools (including pictures), and healthy cooking. It also addresses how to measure ingredients and how to read recipes.Best Classic: Betty Crocker’s Cookbook for Boys and Girls◎Buy on Amazon◎Buy on Target◎Buy on WalmartThe first edition of this classic kids’ cookbook was published more than 60 years ago, and the Betty Crocker’s Cookbook for Boys and Girls is still a favorite for kids and adults alike. The recipes are ideal for children aged 8 to 12. This cookbook is an authentic reproduction of the original 1957 edition, which many baby boomers learned from themselves! Many older buyers write that they had the same cookbook growing up and love sharing the classic recipes with the next generation.Best Vegetarian: The Help Yourself Cookbook for Kids◎Buy on Amazon◎Buy on WalmartThis vegan cookbook is best for children aged 6 to 12, and its aim is to teach kids about healthy eating by involving them in the cooking process. The book features 60 plant-based recipes for you to make with your family, including meals, snacks, drinks and desserts.1. Which cookbook can be purchased on Target?A. Cooking Class: 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make (and Eat!).B. Better Homes and Gardens New Junior Cookbook.C. Betty Crocker’s Cookbook for Boys and Girls.D. The Help Yourself Cookbook for Kids.2. What can we know about Better Homes and Gardens New Junior Cookbook?A. It is an award-winning cookbook.B. It teaches the kids about kitchen safety.C. It includes 60 plant-based recipes.D. It was published more than 60 years ago.3. What is the similarity between Cooking Class: 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love toMake (and Eat !) and The Help Yourself Cookbook for Kids?A. They are both designed for kids aged 6-12.B. They have recipes based on plants.C. They have recipes for whatever you want.D. They explain how to measure ingredients.【答案解析】 CBA【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了四本适合孩子们的食谱。
英语I语言知识及应用[共两节，满分45分]第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
How long can human beings live？Most scientists who study old age think that the human body is __1__ to live no longer than 120 years.However, 110 years is probably the longest that anyone could hope to live — if he or she is __2__ healthy and lucky.Some scientists even say we can live as long as 130 years！Yet, our cells simply cannot continue to reproduce __3__.They wear out, and as a result, we get old and __4__ die.Even though we can't live forever, we are living a __5__ life than ever before.In 1900, the average American life span (寿命) was only 47 years, but today it is 75 years!When does old age begin then？Sixty-five may be outof-date as the __6__ line between middle age and old age.After all, many older people don't begin to experience physical and mental __7__ until after age 75.People are living longer because more people __8__ childhood.Before modern medicine changed the laws of nature, many children died of common childhood __9__.Now that the chances of dying __10__ are much lower, the chances of living long are much higher due to better diets and health care.On the whole, our population is getting older.The __11__ in our population will have lasting effects on our social development and our way of life.Some people fear such changes will be for the worse, while some see __12__ , not disaster.Today, many men and women in their “golden years” are healthy, still active, and young in __13__ if not in age.As our society grows old, we need the __14__ of our older citizens.With long lives ahead of them, they need to __15__ active and be devoted.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。
高三高考备考英语模拟测试题附答案第一卷三部分，共85分第一部分听力共两节，满分20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分，满分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三个选项巾选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
昕完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来囡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 does the woman suggest?A. Setting off early.B. Not going by car.C. Going another day.2. Where are the two speakers?A. At home.B. In a restaurant.C. On the street.3. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Friends.B. Strangers.C. Husband and wife.4. What is Frank planning to do?A. To move to a big city.B. To work in London.C. To become a teacher.5. When will Mr Smith see the man speaker?A. In the morning.B. At noon.C. In the afternoon.第二节共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分听下面5段对话或独白9每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题巾所给的A、B、C 二个选项中选出最佳选项，汴标在试卷的相应位镋。
备战2023高考英语冲刺模拟试卷（一）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
ATaiyuan and Pingyao Private TourTour operator: TUI ChinaMax group size: 25Age range: 10 to 99Operated in: English, GermanJoin this four-day tour to discover Taiyuan and Pingyao through their unique culturc, lifestyle and food.Day 1:Arrive at Taiyuan Airport / Railway Station. Upon arrival，a representative will be waiting to greet you and accompany you on the transfer (换乘) to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in the city.Day 2:We will pick you up at about 8:30 for the drive to Pingyao. On the way we' ll stop to see Jinci Temple, the most famous temple complex in Shanxi, located southwest of Taiyuan at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain.Afterwards we'll continue to Qiao' s Family Compound, a traditional dwelling (住它)in the north of China, known for its fine workmanship of wood, brick and stone carvings. After that we' ll continue driving to Pingyao. Check in at your hotel in the late afternoon and then spend the rest of the day at leisure in the ancient city.Day 3:Get ready to enjoy a half-day walking tour around the ancient walls of Pingyao. After lunch, we' ll go to visit Shuanglin Temple, which is famous for its collection of more than 2,000 decorated clay statues that are dated to the 12th-19th centuries. In the afternoon we'll drive back to the hotel in Taiyuan, with an estimated arrival time of 18:00.Day 4:After breakfast at the hotel, prepare to check out of your room at the scheduled time and transfer to Taiyuan Airport / Railway Station for your onward or return flight / train.Price:January - March $573April - June $487July - September S660October - December $5611. On which day will tourists live in Pingyao?A. Day1.B. Day 2.C. Day 3.D. Day 4.2. Which place will tourists visit on the third day?A. Jinci Temple.B. Shuanglin Temple.C. Xuanweng Mountain.D. Oiao' s Family Compound.3. How much should you pay to join the tour in August?A. S487.B. S561.C. S573.D. S660.主题语境:人与社会一历史与文化本文是应用文。
2023年高考押题预测卷01英语·全解全析I.Listening prehension （第110题, 每题1分；第1120题，每题1.5分；共25分）15. BDDCA 610. DCBAA 1113. BBC 1416. ADB 1720.DABD听力文字稿Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. M: The music and the flowers are lovely.W:Yes. I hope the food is nice.Q: Where does this conversation probably take place?2.M:I enjoy having your son in class. He's a very smart boy and always wellbehaved.W:Well,thank you.Dave. But do let me know if you have any problems with him.Q: Who is the woman talking to?3.M: Is this the bookshelf you advertised?W:Yes, it's our regular $8bookshelf.These are the last two.If you want them both, you can have the pairfor $12.Q: How much need the man pay if he buys the last two bookshelves?4.M: Could you please explain the assignment for Monday, Miss Smith?W:Certainly. Read the next chapter in your textbook and do Exercise 40.Q:What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?5.M: Would you like to have some icecream? I’ve got a variety of flavors for you to choose from.W: I wish I could, but I just can't. I'm on a diet to lose weight.Q: What docs the woman mean?6. M: Would you like to go to the beach this afternoon?Bill and Mary are ing too.W:I'd like to,but I am just going shopping. I need to get a blouse that goes with my pants.Q:What is the woman going to buy?7.W:The poor nextdoor neighbors are making so much noise. I can't concentrate on.M:Why didn't you stay at the library? It's much quieter there.Q:What does the man mean?8. W: You were on the phone for a long time.To whom were you talking?M:Oh, to Susan. She always knows the latest news in town and she couldn't wait to talk it over.Q: What can we learn from this conversation?9. M:I hear you drive a long way to work every day.W:Oh,yes. It's about sixty miles, But it doesn’t seem that far,the road is not bad,and there's not muchtraffic.Q: How does the woman feel about driving to work?10. W:Mike, did you get rid of your salesman? He is really awful.M:Did 1? He started talking about his products,and I thought he'd never stop.Q: What does the man mean?Section BDirections: In Section B. you will hear two short passages several and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.Hello, everyone.Wele to Heilonggou Tourist Center! Before the tour, please pay your attention to the following rules :1. Bring warm clothes along, because the weather is changeable.2. Keep your safety belt fastened while you’re looking at the scenery,especially the glaciers.The mountains are very high, and dangerous.3. Wear sunglasses while watching the glaciers to protect yourselves from the strong light reflected from the ice and snow.4. Loud cries and fireworks are forbidden near the glaciers.5.There are many big glaciers at Heilonggou including the three major ones. Glacier Chuck is 14 kilometers h. Glacier Dean 4.8 kilometers and Glacier Edward 4.2 kilometers. The lowest paint of Glacier Chuck is 650 meters above sea level, and is reserved for professional climbers only. During the tour, watch out for stones dropping from the mountains on the way to the glaciers, since the slopes are made up of soil and small stones.(Now listen again. please! )Questions:11.Why does the speaker make this speech?12.What should the tourists bring?13. How high is Glacier Edward?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.I'm Mr. Britain. the head librarian, and today I'd like to introduce you to the facilities in our university library and show you how to use them. The first room on your tour is the reference room,where you will find all ts of materials: dictionaries. literature guides, even telephone books. You may use these books only in reference room itself. The next room is the periodicals room, where you'll find various newspapers and magazines. The current issues are usually directly available to you on the shelves.And you can get an older issue by finding out a slip for the librarian. These items must also be used in this room. This next room contains the card catalogs. All the library’s books are l isted here by title,by author and by topic.When you are looking for a book you must write the book’s call number, title and author on these slips and present them with you library card at the desk. The books themselves are kept in the stacks, which are open only to graduate students, faculty members and library staff.Our library has over a million volumes which cover five floors.If you have any further questions about using the library.I'd be glad to help you after the tour.Thank you for your attention.(Now listen again, please!)Questions:14. What is the main topic of this talk?15. Who is probably listening to Mr.Britain?16. How many volumes are there in the library?Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.M:Doctor Cole, thank you for agreeing to this interview for the Daily Campus News.Can you tell us about whatyou and your colleagues discuss at the annual astronomy society meeting?W:Yes. For the first time ever the scientific munity has established the existence of planets outside our ownsolar system. We knew that certain distant stars existed,but only recently did we learn that several of them are orbited by their own planets.M: Why did it take so long to locate these planets?W:Well, you have to understand that they are a billion times dimmer than their parent stars. It would be liketrying to see the light of a candle next to a huge explosion.We don't currently have a telescope that can be used to see them.M: But if the astronomers didn't see the planets through a telescope,how did they find them?W:By a very indirect method. The astronomers measured subtle distortions in the frequency of the light from the parent stars and observed that some of the stars seem to rock back and forth. They determined that this was caused by gravitational pull from orbiting planets.M:There is a powerful new telescope being built in Arizona.Will that help them see these planets?W:They should be able to see them at least in the form of small spots of light.And the scientists will break down and analyze this light. By doing this,they hope to learn about the chemical position of these planets oxygen and ozone molecules, for example, would be telltale signs of life on these planets.M:I'm looking forward to hearing more when the telescope is in operation.(Now listen again, please!)Questions:17.What is the conversation mainly about?18. How did the scientists establish the existence of the planets?19. What does the professor say the scientists might learn about the planets by using the new telescope?20. What can we know from the conversation?II.Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分）Section A21．a 22．is sharing 23．Although/ Though 24．where 25．can26．had been 27．without 28．Putting 29．what 30．any【分析】这是一篇说明文。
阅读理解(共两节)第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
AHere are some kids who had great ideas that they turned into inventions. We call these kids “brain children”．Six-year-old Suzanna Goodin, tired of cleaning the cat food spoon, came up with the idea of a spoon-shaped cracker that can be eaten. She won a grand prize for her invention in the Weekly Reader National Invention Contest.Eight-year-old Theresa Thompson and her 9-year-old sister Mary were the youngest sisters to receive a US patent. They invented a solar tent for a science fair project in 1960. They called the device a Wigwarm.At age 9, Margaret Knight began working in a cotton mill, where she saw a steel-tipped shuttle (梭子) fly out and hit a nearby worker. As a result, Margaret made her first invention: a shuttle restraining device. She went on to invent the machine that makes the square-bottom paper bags we still use for shopping today. That machine was patented in 1871.Eleven-year-old Jeanie Low received a patent on March 10, 1992, for inventing the Kiddie Stool(凳子) — a fold-up stool that fits under the sink so kids can unfold it, stand on it, and reach the sink on their own!Becky Schroeder began her patenting career when she was 14 years old. She put phosphorescent_paint on paper under her writing paper so that she could write in the dark. This invention was later used in all sorts of ways. Doctors use it in hospitals to read patients' charts at night without waking them, and astronauts use it when their electrical systems are turned down for recharging.Fourteen-year-old Pamela Sica invented a push-button device that raises the floor of a car so that goods can be raised and easily removed. Her invention won a grand prize for her age group in the Weekly Reader National Invention Contest. She wanted to patent her invention but found that it was too expensive.Eightyearold Chelsea Lannon received a patent in 1994 for the “pocket diaper (尿布)”，a diaper that has a pocket that holds things. She got her idea while helping her mother with her baby brother — while she was still in kindergarten!21．Which inventions won a prize in the Weekly Reader National Invention Contest?A．The spoon-shaped cracker and the shuttle restraining device.B．The shuttle restraining device and the Kiddie Stool.C．The Kiddie Stool and the pocket diaper.D．The spoon-shaped cracker and the device that raises the floor of a car.22．What can we know from the passage?A．Theresa Thompson was the youngest child to make an invention.B．A Wigwarm can be used to make paper bags.C．Margaret Knight made more than one invention.D．Jeanie Low invented the spoon-shaped cracker that can be eaten.23．According to Paragraph 6, “phosphorescent paint” probably refers to a kind of paint that________．A．can produce light in the darkB．is used to write thingsC．is produced in the darkD．is specially designed for doctors24．The idea of the pocket diaper occurred to Chelsea Lannon when she________．A．was cleaning the cat food spoonB．was in primary schoolC．was helping her motherD．was working in a cotton millBFor thousands of years comets have been a mystery to man. They travel across the sky very fast and have a bright “tail” of burning gas. The comet Tempel 1 has an orbit far outside the orbit of the furthest planet in our solar system, Pluto. It has been there for 4.6 billion years, 133 million kilometers from Earth.Once a little American spacecraft crashed into Tempel 1. The spacecraft had a camera and it took a photograph of the comet every minute before it finally crashed into its surface.The space mission to Tempel 1 cost $335 million and was called Deep Impact. The spacecraft was traveling at 37，000 kilometers per hour when it hit the comet and the crash completely destroyed the spacecraft. But before it hit the comet, the spacecraft took some amazing photographs. The last one was a close-up picture which the spacecraft took just 3 seconds before it crashed into the comet.“Right now we have lost one spacecraft，” said a delighted NASA engineer. Deep Impact was like an American Independence Day fireworks display. It took many years to plan and ended in anenormous explosion.The spacecraft which crashed into the comet was made of copper and was the size of a washing machine. It was dropped from a mothership into the path of the comet and the mothership then photographed the cloud of ice, dust and organic chemicals that rose from the surface of the comet after the crash.The crash completely destroyed the spacecraft but nothing really happened to the comet: experts believe that the crash slowed the comet down by no more than 1/10，000 of a millimeter a second. The aim of the mission was to study for the first time the interior of a comet.The mothership was 480 km from the explosion and observed the crash and the explosion with instruments for 800 seconds. Seven satellites, including the Hubble space telescope, watched the moment of drama, and over the next day and night about 50 telescopes on Earth were watching the distant comet.25．How many hours did it take for the spacecraft from the earth to touch the comet Tempel 1?A．About 2，500.B．About 3，500.C．About 4，500. D．About 5，500.26．Which of the following shows the possible orbits and positions of the comet Tempel 1?S＝Solar P＝Pluto T＝Tempel 127．Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word in Paragraph 5?A．Position. B．Relation.C．Inside. D．Distance.28．The author's main purpose in writing the passage is to________．A．inform people the discovery of a new cometB．show the power of America in space C．introduce the knowledge of cometsD．introduce an experimentCThink about the longest elevator ride that you've ever taken. Whether you rose five floors or 100, it probably took less than a few minutes. Now imagine riding in an elevator higher and higher as it climbs for nearly a day. When you reach the top floor, prepare for views that are really out of this world. You'll be in space!Space elevators might sound like a crazy idea, but they're something scientists have been working on for decades.Why would anyone want a space elevator? At the moment, riding in a capsule is the onlyway ordinary people can get to and from space. But those rides are very expensive — about $25 million per person per flight.Researchers are still figuring out the details about how a space elevator might work. One idea is stretching (伸展) a very long cable — more than 37，000 kilometers — up to space from the earth's equator (赤道). The location is important: Objects in space above the equator orbit (绕……的轨道飞行) the earth at the same speed that our planet turns. A weight on the end of the cable would stretch it tight. An elevator tied to the cable could use it to climb up and down.The only problem is that besides being long, this cable must also be very strong. Storms, including hurricanes might break it. One way to solve this problem is to stretch the cable from the moon instead of from the earth. Airplanes designed to climb higher than a typical jet might take off from the earth and link up with the cable, which would be held in place by the pull of gravity from the earth. An elevator car waiting there would then take riders the rest of the way to the moon. Fueled by solar power, the elevator could transport people and materials without much expense or effort per ride.So, when will you be taking your first space-elevator ride? Probably not for a while.29．The first paragraph is presented by________．A．giving an exampleB．making a comparisonC．asking questionsD．analyzing causes30．Why have scientists been working on space elevators?A．To make trips to space cheaper.B．To help astronauts do research in space.C．To find a more convenient way to the moon.D．To prove an assumption which seems crazy.31．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to________.A．the cableB．the equatorC．an object in spaceD．a weight on the end of the cable32．Which part of a magazine may the article appear in?A．Science and technology. B．Sports.C．Literature. D．Entertainment.DSense About Science (SAS), a charity organization, said many well-known figures including Cowell made confusing statements on health in 2011.Earlier this year, Cowell admitted to taking pills of vitamins C and B12 to make him look andfeel young. He said the treatment gave him “an incredibly warm feeling” and even claimed to interrupt meetings to receive the vitamins. Also, television star Nicole Polizzi claimed she disliked the seaside because the ocean is salty.Tracey Brown, managing director at SAS, said there was no excuse for celebrities' making misleading claims. She added, “Their views travel far and wide, and once said, a celebrity cancer prevention idea or environmental claim is hard to reverse. At a time when celebrities dominate the public field, the pressure for sound science and evidence must keep pace.”Ursula Arens, an expert at the British Dietetic Association said Cowell's vitamin injections were unlikely to be providing much benefit and that, unless a person has a particular vitamin deficiency (缺乏), food intake can provide all the vitamins they need. “The absorption of vitamins is very efficient so, apart from people who are very ill or have particular gut problems, nearly all of what you eat is taken in by your body，” she said.Meanwhile, Simon Boxall, an oceanographer at the University of Southampton, also dismissed Polizzi's claims over salty sea. He said, “The salt in the sea comes from millions of years of water flowing over rocks and minerals. Salt water actually keeps our oceans free from many human diseases — so why not give the beach another try and get back in the water？”In common with many celebrities over past years, 2011 was also a year to support detox (排毒) programmes as a means of cleaning the body.Gwyneth Paltrow wrote on her blog, “I loved Dr Alejandro Junger's cleaning programme because it gave me such spectacular results！”Dr Christian Jessen, a TV presenter said that, though everyone tries to have a healthy lifestyle, a detox plan is not the answer.33．What's the main idea of the passage?A．Some famous people made misleading health comments.B．People are more and more concerned about their health.C．The influence of famous people is increasing.D．Famous people should be honest about their health.34．Which statement best describes Simon Boxall's opinion?A．There is just a little salt in the sea.B．Salt in the sea can benefit our health.C．Nicole Polizzi's health claims were reasonable.D．Many human diseases are caused by the sea water.35．It's implied in the passage that the detox programme________．A．makes Gwyneth Paltrow feel uncomfortableB．is a healthy way to clean the bodyC．is what Dr Christian Jessen likesD．has been popular with famous people for many years 第二节根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
