2024届湖南省株洲市第二中学高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解Wildlife Preservation Volunteer ProgramsElephant Preservation Volunteer Program in NepalThis program is suitable for active volunteers who love animals and want to care for the well-being of elephants. No experience is needed as you’ll be working closely with placement staff. The elephant shelter takes in elephants that have medical issues and require care.Volunteers are accommodated in a local hotel. You should expect to share a room with one other volunteer.Marine (海洋的) Preservation Volunteer Program in CroatiaThis program is suitable for physically fit volunteers who are experienced divers (潜水员). You will use your diving skills to collect marine waste from the bottom of the seabed. You will work within a team on sorting waste out and handing it to the recycling centre.Volunteers will be accommodated in a hotel. Local workers will clean the accommodation throughout the week.Victoria Falls Wildlife Volunteering in ZimbabweThis program is suitable for animal-loving volunteers who want to contribute to protecting amazing creatures and their habitats. Activities include animal tracking, camping out on the reserve and supporting other partner organizations. Volunteers are accommodated within private rooms at the preservation centre. The accommodation has an open-air area where volunteers can socialize.Amazon Jungle Preservation Volunteer Program in PeruThis program is suitable for volunteers who care about the environment, like working hard and don’t mind getting their hands dirty. It’s a great opportunity if you’re looking to reset your life by getting out of your comfort zone. You’ll also be developing personally and professionally.Volunteers are accommod ated in local people’s houses. There are running showers but you can expect water to he cold.1．What do the programs in Nepal and Zimbabwe have in commonA．They need experienced volunteers.B．They are suitable for animal lovers.C．They include dirty work in the field.D．They require camping out on the reserve.2．What can be known about the volunteers working underseaA．They work on the seabed all the time.B．They help to keep the environment clean.C．They are taught diving skills after arrival.D．They lead a team to explore the marine creatures.3．Which program provides the hardest living conditionsA．Elephant Preservation Volunteer Program.B．Marine Preservation Volunteer Program.C．Victoria Falls Wildlife Volunteering.D．Amazon Jungle Preservation Volunteer Program.John von Neumann was the oldest of 3 children of a banker, and his speed of learning new ideas and loving problems stood out early. At 17, his father tried to persuade him not to become a mathematician because he might lead a poor life being a mathematician, so von Neumann agreed to study chemistry as well. In 1926, at 23, he received a degree in chemical engineering and a Ph. D．in mathematics. From then on, mathematics provided well enough for him, and he never had to turn to chemistry.In 1930, von Neumann visited Princeton University for a year and then became a professor there. His first book was published in 1932. In 1933, the Institute for Advanced Study was formed, and he became one of the 6 full-time people in the School of Mathematics (Einstein was one of the others).World War Ⅱ hugely changed von Neumann’s areas of interest. Until 1940 he had been a great pure mathematician. During and after the war, he became one of the best mathematicians who put mathematical theories into practice. During the last part of the war, he became interested in computing machines and made several fundamental contributions. After the war, von Neumann continued his work with computers, and was generally very active in government service. He received many awards, was president of the American Mathematical Society and was a member of the Atomic Energy Commission. He died of cancer in 1957.Von Neumann made several great contributions and any one of them would have been enough to earn him a firm place in history. He will be remembered as one of the greatest minds of the 20th century.Von Neumann really was a legend in his own time, and there are a number of stories about him. His driving abilities is a part of his legend. He reported one accident this way: “I was dr iving down the road. The trees on the right were passing me in an orderly fashion at 60 miles per hour. Suddenly one of them stepped in my path.”4．According to the text, von Neumann’s father believed that _________.A．a mathematician needed a good memoryB．von Neumann had the ability to learn two subjects at the same timeC．von Neumann had the gift for solving problems at a high speedD．a mathematician couldn’t earn a lot of money5．How old was von Neumann when he published his first bookA．25. B．26. C．29. D．32.6．How did World War Ⅱ affect John von NeumannA．He lost interest in chemistry.B．He began to research how to put mathematics into practiceC．He realized the importance of engineering.D．He left college and served at the government department.7．From the last paragraph, we can infer John von Neumann was __________. A．humorous B．intelligent C．brave D．calmBreathing is something you do all day long, without even thinking about it. However, you might be doing it wrong. Research shows that the way you breathe affects theamount of oxygen (氧气) you take in，as well as how you think and feel.So which is it Do you breathe through your nose or your mouth Some health experts recommend people breathe in through the nose and out through their mouth. Others say that people should just focus on breathing easily, paying no attention to their mouth or nose preference. But mouth breathing has also been connected with bad breath, high blood pressure and bad teeth.Nose breathing may improve how memories are stabilized (稳定) in our brains, according to Swedish researchers. During the study, participants smelled 12 different smells and they were asked to breathe either through their nose or mouth for an hour afterwards. Then, they were presented with the original set of smells and a new set. Those who smelled with their nose remembered the smells better.A research team recognized the differences in brain activity that happened when seven epilepsy (癫痫) patients breathed through the nose or through the mouth. The team found three areas of the brain where activity is connected with breathing. These areas showed more changes in brain activity only when volunteers breathed in through their noses.So, should people breathing through the mouth change their breathing habits If you’re happy with the way you breathe and you aren’t experiencing any health problems, be yourself and just keep your own way. But if you think it might be time for a change, focus on breathing through your nose until it becomes a habit. It might help you survive an emergency.8．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer toA．Your life style. B．How you breathe.C．How you think and feel. D．The oxygen you take in.9．What did Swedish researchers findA．Nose breathing may improve memory.B．Mouth breathing causes health problems.C．People breathing through the nose identify smells difficultly.D．People breathing through the mouth have a good sense of taste.10．What is the effect of nose breathing according to the researchA．It helps one to stay healthy.B．It cures bad breath and snoring.C．It makes one’s brain more active.D．It improves one’s sense of smell.11．What does the author think of nose breathingA．It’s hard to get used to.B．It’s suitable for everybody.C．It’s what people have to do.D．It’s what p eople can benefit from.As a research scholar at the Indian Institute for Science Education and Research, I once monitored birds that inhabited grasslands in Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected area in Northeast India. This habitat forms a part of one of the most bio-diverse places on Earth. Yet despite their ecological importance and uniqueness, most grasslands are classified by the Indian government as “wastelands”.Ecosystems throughout the world are suffering from the effects of unchecked habitat loss and climate change. While all types of ecosystems—forests, grasslands, oceans, wetlands and deserts—feel these effects, there is evidence of bias (偏好) towards the conservation of forest biodiversity. This bi as hurts the preservation of other ecosystems, including the grasslands that make up 24 percent of the Indian landmass. These grasslands are home to important biodiversity and support the livelihoods of millions of people, yet are defined in India by their value in being turned into forests for fighting climate change.Apart from being costly, the move overlooks the ecological and social value of grasslands by turning them into mono-culture forests, which do not provide the same ecological benefits. Yet, grasslands could be equally good at storing carbon. India and other countries with substantial grasslands need to recognize, support and prioritize evidence-based scientific attempts that focus on grasslands by establishing grassland-specific restoration efforts, as well as by mapping their extent and the ecosystem services they provide for humans. The time is ripe for abandoning outdated labelings like “wastelands”.Already, communities like the Todas and the Idu Mishmi people are protecting grasslands in India through collective action and local stewardship (管理), which are helping them connect with the grasslands. With the aim of preserving the richness of nature, the government must restore greater rights to local communities to manage grasslands. Grasslands are an important feature of an ecologically sound India, one that must be preserved for that value above all others.12．What does the author want to stress in the second paragraphA．Forests are hotspots of biodiversity. B．Deserts badly affect local ecology. C．Climate change threatens ecosystems. D．Grasslands need equal conservation. 13．What is the author’s attitude to Indian government’s moveA．Tolerant. B．Unclear. C．Negative. D．Favorable.14．Who should be encouraged to protect the grasslands according to the text A．Government officials. B．Local communities.C．University researchers. D．International agencies.15．Which is the most suitable title for the textA．Stop Treating Grasslands as Wastelands B．Take Active Steps to Limit Grasslands C．Recognize the Polluted Grasslands D．Transform Grasslands into ForestsMusic can relax the mind, energize the body, and even help people better manage pain. 16 Music therapy (疗法) is an intervention sometimes used to promote emotional health, help patients cope with stress, and boost psychological well-being.17Research suggests that background music improves mental performance. Playing more positive music leads to improvements in processing speed. So next time you are working on a task, turn on a little music in the background for a boost in your mental performance.Music can help you eat less.Music can be a helpful weight-loss tool. To lose weight, listen to soft music and dim the lights. According to one study, people eating at low-lit restaurants where softmusic was played consumed less food. 18 where participants may consume their food more slowly and feel full sooner.Music can help you sleep better19 While there are many approaches to treating this problem, research has demonstrated that listening to relaxing classical music can be a safe, effective, and affordable therapy.Music can help you manage painResearch has shown that music can be very helpful in the management of pain. One study of fibromyalgia (纤维性肌痛) patients found that those who listened to music for one hour a day experienced a significant reduction in pain. 20A．Music can reduce stressB．Music can improve mental performanceC．The psychological effects of music can be powerfulD．Music and lighting help create a more relaxing settingE．Some people enjoy listening to music before they go to sleepF．Such a result suggests music therapy can help treat some diseases G．Sleeplessness is a problem that affects people of different age groups二、完形填空Once there was a little girl who had many misfortunes in life and was struggling with problems. O ne day she felt so upset that she couldn’t help 21 to her father why her life was so 22 .Sensing her 23 , her father, a chef, took her to their 24 . He asked her to just 25 till he finished everything. He filled three small pots with water and placed each on a burner. Once the water began to 26 , he placed a potato, an egg, and some ground coffee beans in each pot. Curious, though, she kept 27 as her father instructed her to do so.About twenty minutes later, he turned off the 28 . The chef turned towards his daughter and said, “See, the potato went in strong and hard but in boiling water, it became soft and weak. The egg was 29 , but now the egg became hard. 30 , the ground coffee beans were unique. After being 31 the boiling water, they changed the water and created something new.”Seeing the little girl was still confused, he then 32 , “The potato, the egg and coffee beans had each faced the same 33 -the boiling water. However, each reacted 34 . When hardships come your way, how do you respond Are you a potato, an egg, or a coffee bean ” Hearing these words, the girl made her choice inside-she would be the 35 , which could not only change the whole situation but also change in its own way. After all, life is 10% what happens to you and 90%how you react to it. 21．A．explaining B．complaining C．requesting D．obtaining 22．A．fortunate B．permanent C．memorial D．miserable 23．A．depression B．desire C．enthusiasm D．curiosity24．A．study B．kitchen C．bedroom D．cupboard25．A．absorb B．listen C．observe D．seize26．A．cool B．freeze C．melt D．boil27．A．cruel B．silent C．noble D．modest28．A．lights B．microwaves C．burners D．taps29．A．rough B．plain C．precious D．fragile30．A．Therefore B．Moreover C．However D．Otherwise31．A．exposed to B．connected with C．committed to D．motivated by 32．A．revolved B．proceeded C．teased D．responded33．A．emergency B．dilemma C．choice D．adversity34．A．sufficiently B．generously C．differently D．primitively35．A．coffee beans B．potato C．egg D．chef三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
