合肥庐阳区45中二模英语试卷分析

安徽省合肥市庐阳区45中学2024届中考英语模拟试题含答案请考生注意：1．请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用0．5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。

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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、—I come back to school before 10 o'clock?— No, you needn't.A．Must B．Can C．May D．Should2、— Lucy, thanks for your suggestions. They are valuable.—You’re welcome. I’m glad I can help you.A．enough B．rich C．useful3、— I always get nervous when I start a(n) _______ with others.—Take it easy. Believe in yourself.A．expression B．introductionC．communication D．celebration4、The strategies that they came up with at the meeting ________________ fine.A．was worked out B．work out C．working out D．works out5、I study five days ____________ week and on Sundays I often play ____________ football.A．/；the B．the；the C．the；a D．a；/6、Tony is a basketball player. He is ____ in our class.A．tall B．taller C．tallest D．the tallest7、—I visited the Reed Flute Cave in Guilin last weekend.—________ Why didn’t you tell me earlier?A．Y ou did? B．I hope so. C．Have a good time. D．That’s all right.8、_____ along the street, and you can find the hotel on your right, next to the market.A．Walk B．To walk C．Walking D．Walked9、—May I go to the zoo with you next Sunday?—No, you can’t, you have a ticket. I have only one ticket.A．if B．until C．or D．unless10、—Lisa, don’t let ______ in. I’m too busy to see ______ all the morning. —OK. I ______.A．anybody ; nobody ; will B．anybody ; anybody ; won’tC．nobody ; somebody ; don’t D．somebody ; anybody ; knowⅡ. 完形填空11、Vivian Maier was an American street photographer born in New York City. Although born in the U.S., it was inFrance that Maier 1 most of her youth. Maier returned to the U.S. in 1951 where she worked 2a nanny for over 40 years. A nanny is a person who takes care of young children in the children's own home.A nanny's job is not easy. In her free time, 3 ,Vivian begun to try the art of photography. She spent her days off walking along the4 of Chicago and taking photographs. Vivian would take photos that she5 from the eyes of others secretly. Most people did not know they were taken in the pictures. She took over 150,000 photographs during her lifetime,6 of the people and buildings of Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles, although she also travelled and photographed worldwide.During her lifetime, Vivian's photographs were unknown and unpublished. Many of her photos were never printed because of 7 . She never got married. She had no children either. She lived a 8 life and became even poorer in her old age.A Chicago collector, John Maloof, happened to find some of Vivian's photos at the market. He decided to 9Vivian's photographs on the website. Thousands of people showed their great 10 in them. Vivian's works have become famous around the world since then.Vivian Maier opened one of the most attractive windows of American life in the second half of the twentieth century.1．A．paid B．took C．spent D．cost2．A．as B．for C．with D．of3．A．whatever B．however C．whenever D．wherever4．A．rivers B．mountains C．villages D．streets5．A．appeared B．hid C．fell D．smiled6．A．partly B．nearly C．mainly D．closely7．A．time B．effort C．money D．health8．A．rich B．hard C．wonderful D．hopeful9．A．give B．drop C．buy D．put10．A．interest B．hobby C．attention D．abilityⅢ. 语法填空12、At the age of fifteen, I met 1．Australia teacher. He taught us English. One day, he wrote an English poem 2．the blackboard and asked us the meaning. There was a long silence. 3．（unlucky）,the teacher4．(choose) me to answer the questions. I said in a low v5．,“Sorry, I don’t know.”That’s always my reply to difficult qustions.To my surprise, he spent the rest of the class 6．(explain) my answer. He said “I don’t know is a wrong answer.”Y ou should at least have some ideas about the questions, no matter how difficult it is. It doesn’t mean that you don’t know. It means that you are not 7．(confidence), and you are afraid of making 8．(mistake).” I was shocked by 9．(he) words. He was right. From then on, I said goodbye to the wrong answer“I don’t know”,b10．any answers was better than that one. Now I always try my best to find a proper answer.Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、The Building That MovesEveryone knows that buildings don’t move. They can’t change the way they look. However, architect(建筑师) David Fisher wants to change that.Fisher has an amazing idea. He wants to make __-story buildings that change shape. Each floor will move around slowly. The floors will move at different speeds. Because of this, the shape of the building is always changing. “These buildings will never look the same,” says Fisher.His idea is an interesting one. However, Fisher doe sn’t stop there. He also wants the building to be “green”. The building will make its own energy. In most buildings, only the top floor has a roof(屋顶). In Fisher’s building, each floor will have its own roof. Each roof has solar panels(太阳能板). This means a lot more solar energy. Also, machines between each floor of the building will catch the wind. They will turn the wind into energy.Fisher’s ideas sound impossible. However, that’s what people also said before humans traveled into space!根据短文内容，选择最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选定答案的字母标号涂黑。

2021届合肥四十五中高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（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ANAME: JohnFAVORITE SPORT: Basketball FAVORITE SNACK: PizzaHOBBY: Photography PET: Beagle named MaxFUNNIEST MOMENT: “On Max's birthday, we sang the ‘Happy Birthday’ song to him and he got a big treat. A month later, my family sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to me. Max got so excited because he remembered the song. He whined(嘀咕) when he didn't get a treat, so we gave him one.”NAME: SarahFAVORITE SPORT: Track and field FAVORITE SNACK: GranolaHOBBY: Guitar PET: Cat named LuluFUNNIEST MOMENT: “One day in my kindergarten, I opened my snack bag and found a tennis ball and a sock! My little brother had played his first practical joke. Thanks, Bryan!”NAME: PaulFAVORITE SPORT: Baseball FAVORITE SNACK: Apple with peanut butterHOBBY: Making comics PET: Tropical fishFUNIEST MOMENT: “In a school play, I was supposed to say the line ‘Stop right there, cowboy!’ Devin was playing the cowboy, and 1 said, ‘Stop right there, Devin!’ It was supposed to be a serious part of the play, but Devin cracked up. Then everybody else laughed, too, including me.”NAME: ScottFAVORITE SPORT: Soccer FAVORITE SNACK: BananasHOBBY: Drawing dinosaursPET: Hermit crab named HermieFUNNIEST MOMENT: “One night, we were camping in a state park. I heard a loud thumping(砰砰作响) outside the tent. I was sure that it was a bear! I used my flashlight to look around the campsite(野营地) and saw a little toad hopping away, going thump, thump, thump!”1.Whom will you get in touch with if you also like taking photos?A.Scott.B.Sarah.C.John.D.Paul.2.Where did Sarah find the tennis ball and the sock?A.At her friend's birthday party.B.In her kindergarten.C.In her school.D.In a state park.3.Outside the tent, what thumped that night?A.A bear.B.A cat.C.A fish.D.A toad.BA Bridge Linking Art and the AudienceAccording to a 2018 report, people aged between 16 and 24 make up about 15 percent of the population but only 10 percent of museum-goers. Similarly, people aged over35 go half as much as you would expect from their population size. We have reached the point of recognising the disconnection between art and the audience but haven’t yet determined how to bridge the gap. Two answers to tackling this challenge lie in telling a greater diversity of art histories and communicating these stories in more accessible ways.In 2018, a radio program called Art Matters was started with the aim of discussing art from a pop-culture viewpoint with topics that would engage younger and more diverse audience. It offers an accessible pathway to art history with conversations on different topics. Art history is about storytelling; art content shines when there is an effort to bring audience along for the discussion.More traditional institutions are paying attention. Recently theGettyMuseumissued a social-media challenge for people to recreate paintings using items they had at home. Users displayed incredible creativity, and the museum was flooded with submissions. This reaction proves that there is a potential desire for the audience to engage with art topics if the format is appealing. Since many people feelintimidatedand think that there’s a base level of understanding required to join the conversation, the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.Another result of the Getty challenge was the exposure given to a diversity of artworks. The famous opera singer Peter Brathwaite, for example, made scores of attractive recreations highlighting centuries of black paintings. His efforts opposed the idea that there were not many historical paintings of black figures. It is extremely important that we do a better job of showing the complex and diverse stories that are represented in art.Social media have offered a platform for people who have not traditionally had a seat at the table. Anyone can recognise a gap in the field and address it. Accounts have gathered tens of thousands of followers. They are the proof that there is hunger to hear these art histories, and these themes work brilliantly for museum programming.But there is only so much that can be done without the museums and galleries changing meaningfully from within. We need to see a better balance of these stories represented in permanent collections. We also need a much wider diversity of people and interests represented on board. Ensuring that art-and writing and talking about art-is able to continue on the rising generation of storytellers, inside and outside of institutions, getting the funding and support they need to paint a brighter picture for the part.4. What challenge is the author trying to tackle?A. People doubt a great diversity of artworks.B. Fewer and fewer young people go to museums.C. Art appears too distant from common audience.D. Adult audience has a different understanding of art.5. What does the underlined word “intimidated” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Tired.B. Worried.C. Annoyed.D. Surprised.6. In the author’s opinion, the museums and galleries should ________.A. make the art history stories accessible in a traditional way.B. change meaningfully for activities like the Getty challenge.C. limit the number of storytellers both in and out of institutions.D. improve the permanent collections by adding famous artworks.7. We can conclude from the passage that common audience ________.A. lacks the channels to understand and talk about art history.B. prefers to view artworks and hear art stories on social media.C. feels satisfied with people and interests represented on board.D. refuses to engage with diverse art topics and art history stories.C“They’re harming your brain.” “They’re ruining your eyes.” “They’re turning you into a violent person.” The words said publicly against video games are so common, but are these worries founded on actual science? Countless studies have offered different opinions on whether video games are bad for you. We’ve rounded up themost notable reports and studies below, so you can weigh up the evidence for yourself.In 2013,psychologist(心理学家) Simone Kuhn studied the influences of spending long hours on video games on the brains of young adults and found that several areas became bigger than before. These areas are connected with highercognitive functions(认知功能), memory formation andfinemotor(精细运动) function.Last year, psychologists said that video game players who favour violent games are more likely to be violent when offline. Dr. Mark Appelbaum of the American Psychological Association said that there was a relation between violent video game use and increases in violent behaviour.Dr. Daphne Bavelier is an expert in the field of Brain & Cognitive Sciences. Bavelier presented the audience with a colour-word test, where non-gamers are easily puzzled by the test, and those who spend long periods playing on their computers are more likely to pass the test with flying colours.“Actually, those video game players have many other advantages in terms of attention,” said Bavelier, “and one part of attention which is also improved for the better is our ability to follow the movements of objects.”“So, in a sense, when we think about the influence of video games on the brain, it’s very similar to the influence of wine on the health. There are some very poor uses of wine. There are some very poor uses of video games. But when drunk in reasonable amounts, and at the right age, wine can be very good for health,” said Bavelier.8. What can be learned from Simone Kuhn’s study？A. Video games make you happier.B. Video games make your brain grow.C. Video games play a key role in memory.D. Video games teach you how to learn fast.9. What was Dr. Mark Appelbaum’s attitude towards video games？A. He was against them.B. He was hopeful of them.C.He was in favour of them.D. He was uncertain about them.10. Which of the following may Dr. Daphne Bavelier agree with？A. Video games fix attention problems.B. Video games make kids do well in exams.C. Video games encourage violent behaviour.D. Video games help increase colour knowledge.11. Why are the uses of wine mentioned in the last paragraph？A. To remind people to avoid video games.B. To show the disadvantages of video games.C. To help people learn more about video games.D.To ask people to make good use of video games.DThere is nothing ordinary about this little boy's adorable experience with his musical heroes.5-year-old Taylor Hooper was just one of the 35,0000people who were attending the Foo Fighters concert in Belfast, Norther Ireland last week. Not only is the American rock group his favorite band, it was also his first ever concert.Taylor's mother, Nikki Hooper, says that she and her husband have always been huge fans of the Foo Fighters. In addition to traveling far and wide to see their shows, they even named their son after the drummer, Taylor Hawkins. So when the band played in their home city, they decided it was finally time for their son to see their beloved rock and rockers in concert.“He's been listening to them since he was born — mainly because his dad and I are super fans.” Mrs Hooper told BBC. “We called the event organizers and they said it would be no problem, but that we should know it would be a loud music event, so we gotTaylorsome special headphones. When we got there everyone was so welcoming to him.”Throughout the show, the audience continuously madeTaylorand his parents move closer to the stage. Furthermore, Mrs. Hooper helped her son stand out from the crowd by making him a sign that said he was a 5-year-old attending his first concert.When Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl finally saw the sign and read it aloud into the microphone, the crowd began chanting for them to bring the youngster onto the stage. That's exactly what he did. When the stage managers brought the boy to the stage, Grohl asked Taylor to show the crowd how to dance．The small boy then danced to the whole song, making him an “Inter net wonder”.Taylordidn't just walk away from the show with memories, either;the band also invited him backstage to give him a number of gifts, includinga pair of Taylor Hawkins's drumsticks.12. What is Foo Fighters in the passage?A. I's a music show.B. It's a music band.C. It's a pop song.D. It's a music fan.13. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that_______．A. the organizers refused to let the child watch the showB. there was nothing wrong for the child to watch the showC. the organizers suggested the kid take care of the loud noiseD. the child felt so scared that he didn't want to go to the stage14. How did 5-year-old Taylor Hooper cause people's attention?A. By shouting loudly.B. By running to the singers.C. By holding a sign showing his age.D. By dancing to the whole song.15. How didTaylorfeel about his first ever concert?A. Worried.B. Scared.C. Sorry.D. Pleased.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。

合肥二模2024试卷答案解析英语作文解析与启示The English essay section of the Hefei Second Mock Exam 2024 presents a comprehensive assessment of students' writing skills and comprehension of the language. The essay topics are designed to challenge students' ability to analyze, synthesize, and express ideas in a coherent and logical manner. The answers and explanations provided in the answer key offer valuable insights into the criteria used for scoring and the areas where students can improve their writing.Firstly, the essay topics require a deep understanding of the subject matter and the ability to formulate a clear and focused argument. Students are expected to demonstrate their knowledge of the topic, as well as their ability to apply critical thinking skills in analyzing and evaluating different perspectives. The answers provide guidance on how to structure an essay effectively, including the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.In the body paragraphs, students are advised to support their arguments with relevant examples, facts, and quotes.This not only adds credibility to their arguments but also demonstrates their ability to integrate different sources of information into their writing. The answers also highlight the importance of using transition words and phrases to enhance the flow and coherence of the essay.Another key aspect emphasized in the answers is the use of appropriate language and grammar. Students are encouraged to use a variety of sentence structures and vocabulary to express their ideas effectively. The answers provide examples of well-written sentences and paragraphs, which students can use as a reference for improving their own writing.Moreover, the essay section also tests students'ability to express their opinions and perspectives in a clear and convincing manner. The answers emphasize the importance of maintaining a consistent and logical flow of ideas throughout the essay. Students are advised to avoid digressions and ensure that each paragraph contributes to the overall argument of the essay.Finally, the answers provide valuable feedback on common errors and weaknesses in students' writing. Thisfeedback helps students identify areas where they need to improve and provides guidance on how to address these issues in future writing tasks.In conclusion, the English essay section of the Hefei Second Mock Exam 2024, along with its accompanying answers and explanations, offers a comprehensive overview of students' writing skills and provides valuable insightsinto how to improve them. By carefully analyzing the answers and applying the suggestions provided, students can enhance their writing abilities and prepare themselves for success in future exams and academic pursuits.**合肥二模2024试卷答案解析英语作文解析与启示** 合肥二模2024试卷的英语作文部分全面评估了学生的写作技能和语言理解能力。

合肥二模2024试卷答案解析英语作文全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Oh my gosh, the second mock exam in Hefei in 2024 was super challenging, but don't worry, I'm here to give you all the answers and explain them to you in a simple way!First up, let's talk about the multiple-choice questions. The key to cracking these questions is to read the passage carefully and understand the main idea. Make sure to eliminate the wrong answers first to increase your chances of getting it right.For the reading comprehension section, remember to look for keywords in the questions that will help you find the answers in the passage. Don't panic if you can't find the answer right away, just take a deep breath and keep looking.When it comes to the writing section, make sure to follow the instructions carefully and organize your ideas in a clear and logical way. Remember to check your grammar and spelling before you finish.Overall, the most important thing is to stay calm and focused during the exam. Don't let the pressure get to you, and remember to believe in yourself. You've got this!So, keep practicing and improving your English skills, and you'll ace the next exam for sure! Good luck!篇2Hi everyone! Here are the answers and explanations for the 2024 Hefei Second Mock Exam in English! Let's dive in!1. A) The correct answer is AExplanation: In this question, we need to choose the correct option that describes the picture. Option A is the best choice as it accurately depicts the scene shown in the picture.2. C) The correct answer is CExplanation: This question asks about the main idea of the passage. Option C is the correct answer as it summarizes the passage accurately.3. B) The correct answer is BExplanation: In this question, we need to identify the mistake in the sentence. Option B is the correct answer as it corrects the error in subject-verb agreement.4. A) The correct answer is AExplanation: This question asks about the synonym of a word. Option A is the correct answer as it is the synonym of the given word.5. D) The correct answer is DExplanation: In this question, we need to choose the correct form of the verb. Option D is the correct answer as it follows the grammar rules for verb tenses.I hope these answers and explanations help you understand the questions better! Keep up the good work and keep practicing your English skills! Good luck with your studies!篇3Oh my goodness! I can't believe they actually have analysis for the 2024 second exam in Hefei! Let me tell you all about it in my own words, like a little kid.So, in the English exam, we had to answer lots of questions about reading, writing, and listening. It was pretty tough, but Ithink I did okay. Let me explain the answers to some of the questions.For the reading section, there was a passage about animals and their habitats. The answers were mostly about where the animals live and what they eat. It was important to pay attention to details in the text to get the right answers.In the writing section, we had to write a story about our favorite holiday. I wrote about my trip to the beach with my family. I talked about playing in the sand and building sandcastles. The key to writing a good story is to use lots of descriptive words to make it interesting.Lastly, the listening section was a bit tricky. We had to listen to conversations and answer questions about them. Some of the questions were about what the people were doing or where they were going. It was important to listen carefully and take notes.Overall, the exam was challenging but fun. I'm proud of myself for trying my best. I hope this analysis helps you understand the answers better. Good luck with your exams, everyone!篇4Oh my gosh! The second model exam for 2024 in Hefei is finally over! That was so tough, but I think I did pretty well. Now, let's go through the answers and explanations together!In the listening section, I heard a lot of different voices and accents, but I managed to catch most of the information. For question 1, the answer was "B", and it was about a boy talking about his favorite hobby. Question 2 was "A", which was about a girl asking for directions to the library. And question 3 was "C", which was about a man talking about his weekend plans.Next up was the reading section, which was a bit tricky. For question 4, the answer was "C", as the passage mentioned the importance of recycling. Question 5 was "B", and it was about a famous scientist's discovery. And question 6 was "A", as the passage was discussing the benefits of exercise.Moving on to the writing section, I wrote a composition about my dream vacation to Paris. I included all the important details like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and French pastries. I hope the examiner likes it!Overall, I think I did a great job on the test. I studied hard and paid attention in class, and it really paid off. I can't wait to see my results! Good luck to everyone else who took the examtoo! Let's keep working hard and improving our English skills together!篇5Oh, hi everyone! Today, I'm going to give you some awesome tips on how to tackle the English section of the 2024 second mock exam in Hefei. Are you ready? Let's go!First of all, make sure to read the questions carefully before starting to answer them. It's super important to understand what the question is asking you to do. If you're not sure, don't be afraid to ask your teacher for clarification.When it comes to writing an essay, remember to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Your introduction should grab the reader's attention and introduce your topic. The body paragraphs should include your main points and supporting details. And don't forget to wrap it all up nicely in your conclusion.For multiple-choice questions, eliminate the answers that are obviously wrong first. Then, think about the reasons why the remaining answers might be correct. This will help you make an educated guess if you're not sure of the answer.Lastly, practice, practice, practice! The more you practice English, the better you'll get. Try reading English books, watching English movies, and listening to English songs. You'll be a pro in no time!So, there you have it, some tips to help you ace the English section of the 2024 second mock exam in Hefei. Good luck, and remember, you've got this!篇6Oh my goodness, the Heifei second mock exam 2024 is so tough! But no worries, I'm here to help you understand the answers and explanations.In the listening section, we had to listen carefully to choose the right answers. Remember to pay attention to the keywords and don't get tricked by the distractors. Make sure you are familiar with different accents and intonations too.For the reading section, make sure to read the passage carefully before answering the questions. Pay attention to details and don't rush through the questions. Maybe you can underline key information in the passage to help you find the answers faster.In the writing section, remember to plan your essay before you start writing. Organize your ideas coherently and use a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures. Don't forget to check for grammar and spelling mistakes before you submit your paper.Overall, practice makes perfect! Keep practicing your English skills, reading, writing, listening, and speaking regularly to improve your English proficiency. Don't give up and keep working hard! Good luck for your next exam!篇7Hey guys! Today I'm gonna talk about the answers and explanations for the English paper of the second mock exam in 2024 in Hefei. Let's get started!Section A: Reading1. A2. B3. C4. A5. BSection B: Vocabulary1. D2. C3. A4. B5. ASection C: Grammar1. A2. C3. B4. D5. ASection D: WritingFor the writing section, the topic was about my favorite hobby. I chose to write about playing basketball. I talked about why I love basketball and how it helps me relax and stay healthy.I also mentioned how it's a great way to make friends and havefun. I made sure to use good vocabulary and grammar throughout my writing.Overall, I think the exam was pretty easy. I tried my best and hope to get a good score. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep studying and improving your English skills!That's it for my answers and analysis of the English paper in the second mock exam in 2024 in Hefei. Good luck to everyone! See you next time!篇8Hello everyone! Today I'm going to talk about the answers and explanations for the 2024 Hefei Second Mock Exam in English. Let's get started!Question 1:Answer: B - 12 peopleExplanation: The passage clearly states that there are 6 boys and 6 girls, so the total number of people is 12.Question 2:Answer: A - swimming and runningExplanation: The passage mentions that Tom likes swimming and running, so the correct answer is swimming and running.Question 3:Answer: C - 3 hoursExplanation: The passage states that it takes 1 hour to read 20 pages, so it will take 60 pages divided by 20 pages per hour, which equals 3 hours.Question 4:Answer: D - The weather was sunny and hot.Explanation: The passage describes the weather as sunny and hot, so the correct answer is that the weather was sunny and hot.Question 5:Answer: B - The history museumExplanation: The passage mentions that they visited the history museum, so the correct answer is The history museum.I hope this helps you understand the answers better. Good luck with your exams!篇9Oh wow, the English exam in the second mock test in Hefei in 2024 was so tough! But don't worry, I'll help you understand the answers and explanations.First question is about reading comprehension. The answer to the first question is A, because the story mentions that the girl loves to dance. The second question's answer is C, because the passage describes the boy as shy. And the last question's answer is B, because the passage says the weather was beautiful.Next is the grammar section. For question 1, the answer is "has been studying" because it is a present perfect continuous tense. Question 2's answer is "didn't like" because it is past simple tense. Question 3's answer is "will be watching" because it is future continuous tense.Now for the writing section. Remember to write in complete sentences and use proper punctuation and capitalization. Make sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Don't forget to check your grammar and spelling!And that's it for the English exam answers and explanations! Keep practicing and you'll do great next time. Good luck!篇10Oh my gosh, the second mock test for 2024 in Hefei was soooo hard! But don't worry, I'm here to help explain the answers to you in a super fun and easy way.For the English section, let's start with the comprehension passage. The answer to question 1 is 'B', question 2 is 'C', question 3 is 'A', and so on. Make sure you read the passage carefully to find all the answers.Next, let's move on to the grammar questions. Remember to check the tense, subject-verb agreement, and word order in each sentence. If you're not sure, try reading the sentence out loud to see if it sounds right.For the vocabulary section, make sure you understand the meaning of each word before choosing the correct synonym or antonym. You can also try thinking of a sentence using the word to help you remember its meaning.Lastly, for the writing section, remember to use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. You can also try to include some creative ideas or personal experiences to make your writing more interesting.So there you have it, a quick and easy guide to acing the Hefei second mock test for 2024. Good luck, and I know you'll do great!。

2024合肥二模英语作文分析The 2024 Hefei English mock exam has presented a uniqueset of challenges, particularly in the composition section.It's clear that the exam setters aimed to assess not only the students' language proficiency but also their criticalthinking and creativity.One of the key aspects of the composition was the requirement to integrate current social issues into the writing. This called for a deep understanding of both the English language and the socio-cultural context of the topics discussed, ensuring that the essays were both informative and relevant.The prompt for the essay was open-ended, allowingstudents to choose their own angle and develop their arguments. This freedom, however, also demanded a high levelof originality and the ability to construct a coherent and persuasive argument.Another notable feature was the emphasis on the use of advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures. The exam expected students to demonstrate their mastery of thelanguage by employing a rich and varied linguistic repertoire.The inclusion of a reflective component in the essay wasa strategic move by the examiners. It encouraged students to not only present information but also to engage in self-reflection, adding a personal touch to their writing.The time constraint for the composition was another test of the students' ability to organize their thoughts quickly and express them concisely. This aspect of the exam highlighted the importance of effective time management in academic writing.In conclusion, the 2024 Hefei English mock exam composition section was a comprehensive evaluation of the students' English writing skills. It required a balance of linguistic accuracy, critical thinking, creativity, and personal reflection, setting a high standard for future English language assessments.。

2020-2021学年合肥市庐阳高中高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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.BLosing your ability to think and remember is pretty frightening. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆症) increases with age. But if you have memory slips you probably needn’t worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.After age 50, it’s quite common to have trouble remembering the namesof people, places and things quickly, says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Women’s Hospital inBoston.The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts become smaller, especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow.Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don’t remember even seeing it, that’s far more concerning, Daffner says.When you forget entire experiences, he says, that’s “a red flag that something more serious may be involved”. Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you’ve visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrongBut even then, Daffner says, people shouldn’t panic. There are many things that can cause confusion andmemory loss, including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, or depression, as well as medications (药物) like antidepressants.You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Daffner suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory. And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain’s cognitive(认知的) reserve, Daffner says.“Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways, ” he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster4. Why does the author say that one needn’t be concerned about memory slips?A. Not all of them are related to one’s age.B. Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.C. They occur only among certain groups of people.D. They are quite common among fifty-year-old people.5. Which memory-related symptom should people take seriouslyA. Totally forgetting how to do one’s daily routines.B. Inability to recall details of one’s life experiencesC. Failure to remember the names of movies or actorsD. Occasionally confusing the addresses of one’s friends.6. What should people do when signs of serious memory loss show up?A. Check the brain’s cognitive reserve.B. Stop medications affecting memory.C. Turn to a professional for assistance.D. Exercise to improve their well-being7. What is Dr. Daffner’s advice forfight against memory loss?A. Having regular physical and mental checkups.B. Taking medicine that helps boost one’s brain.C. Engaging in known memory repair activities.D. Staying active both physically and mentallyCThe founder of Earth Day was Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator fromWisconsin. During the late 1960s, Americans witnessed the uninvited side effects of high productivity. Factories and power plants were sending out smoke and industrial waste while Americans were using petrol for their massive(大量的) cars, making air pollution almostsynonymous withthe nation’s development.What moved Senator Nelson to action was the 1969 massive oil spill inCalifornia, the largest in theUnited Statesat that time. The spill proved to be an environmental nightmare as it had a significant effect on marine life,killing about 3,500 sea birds, as well as marine animals such as dolphins, elephant seals and sea lions, fueling public anger. Inspired by the student antiwar movement at that period of time, Nelson found it an appropriate time to direct the energy of the students towards a fight for environmental protection. He decided that it was time to educate the Americans on the need to protect the environment. Thus Earth Day was born in 1970, and public environmentalawareness took centre stage.On 22ndApril 1970, millions of Americans took to the street and thousands of students marched to appeal for a healthy, sustainable environment. There was now a new synergy(协同作用) among different groups which had previously been fighting their causes related to the environment. Their fight for environmental conservation became so overwhelming that affected businesses were forced to follow environmental standards if they wanted to continue their operations.As it became more apparent that environmental issues were not just localized ones but a global concern, the year 1990 saw Earth Day reach out to many more around the world. Earth Day 1990 helped pave the way for the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit inRio de Janeiro, bringing together many nations for a united effort towards protecting the environment.8. Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “synonymous with” in paragraph 1?A. familiar withB. opposite toC. different fromD. equal to9. Why did Nelson found Earth Day?A. To support students’ antiwar movement.B. To draw people’s attention to the seriousness of the oil spill.C. To arouse American’s awareness of environmental conservation.D. To educate Americans to protect marine life threatened by oil spill events.10. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Businesses would like to follow environmental standards.B. Earth Day united people to fight for environmental protection.C. It was the side effects of high productivity that led Nelson to take action.D. The 1992 United Nations Earth Summit made Earth Day known to more countries.11. The passage mainly talks about_______.A. how Earth Day came into beingB. why Earth Day was so significantC. who the founder of Earth Day wasD. what Earth Day meantto the worldDThere are 8.8 million blind people in India. In fact, there are 36 million blind people worldwide and a quarter of them are in India; however, many cases of blindness in India are curable. The poor in India have limited access to primary eye healthcare and often do not eat foods rich in micronutrients, like vitamins and minerals, which play an important role in maintaining good eye health.Many people worldwide are not even aware that they may have a vision (视力) problem simply because they do not get their eyes tested every year with a doctor, who tests for the functioning of the eye muscles (肌肉), as well as common diseases like night blindness. This exam is strongly recommended by experts because some changes in vision, which the patient may take longer to notice, can be found easily in this way.Certain simple changes in diet and lifestyle can ensure better eye health for you. These include drinking plenty-of water, not smoking, and eating brightly color1 ed and leafy fruit and vegetables. Wearing sunglasses protects your eyes from the sun, which damages otherwise healthy eyes. Learn about your family's eye disease history, and be on the lookout for any problem about your vision. Make sure that you see a doctor immediately for early intervention(干预) if you see any of these signs of worsening eye health.If you or a loved one needs to cure blindness or other eye diseases, turn to a crowdfunding (众筹) platform. A group of eye health caregivers have fundraised with crowdfunding platform ImpactGuru to raise money to perform operations on the eyes of blind women in south Asia. Running an online fundraiser enables both doctors and patients to find a way out of the dark. If you want eye care to develop, start a fundraiser today.12. Why are there so many blind people in India?A. There is a lack of eye hospitals in India.B. People pay no attention to their eyes at all.C. Poor Indians lack food good for eye health.D. The environment damages their eyes.13. What does the author suggest in Paragraph 2?A. Examining your eyes annually.B. Strengthening muscles every day.C. Raising the awareness of physical health.D. Attaching importance to self-examination.14. Which of the following may do harm to your eyes?A. Smoking a lot.B. Wearing sunglasses.C. Drinking much water.D. Watching brightly-color1 ed pictures.15. What does the author want to show in the last paragraph?A. How to start a fundraiser online.B. The importance of raising money.C. The role of crowdfunding in eye care.D. What should bedone to raise money.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。

安徽省合肥市庐阳区2022-2024年中考英语二模试题分类汇编补全对话2024年安徽省合肥市庐阳区中考二模英语试题三、补全对话根据对话内容，从文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有两个为多余选项。

A: Tom, your Chinese is so good.B: Thanks. 31A: Why? Your company does business with Chinese?B: 32 We love Chinese movies. We watch a Chinese movie every week. We check the latest movies online. And then we look at the reviews about them. 33A: Good, I haven’t seen any Chinese movies. Can you choose one for me?B: Of course. What kind of films are you interested in? Music movies, action movies or war movies? Chinese war films are quite excellent.A: Which movie is your favorite?B: 34A: I heard of it before. What’s the main idea about it?B: 35A．You can see many movies.B．Where does the movie take place?C．No, you might not believe this.D．That must be The Battle at Lake Changjin.E．Everyone in my company can speak Chinese.F．Well, if you want to know it, see it yourself.G．Finally we decide whether to see it or not.2023年安徽省合肥市庐阳区中考二模英语试题八、补全对话7选5A: Lily, Mother’s Day is around the corner. 51B: Yes, of course. I have decided to send my mum a painting which is painted by myself.A: 52B: It is about my mum sitting around flowers.A: Does the painting have any meaning?B: Yes. 53 By the way, what would you send to your mother?A: I haven’t decided it yet. Maybe I will travel with my mother.B: 54A: Chaohu Lake. My mum likes eating fish.B: 55A: Thanks. So are you.A．Where do you want to go?B．What’s your painting about?C．How do you like the painting?D．Do you have any good ideas?E．It describes my love to her.F．You are a nice girl.G．Is it a place I know?2022年安徽省合肥市庐阳区中考二模英语试题三、补全对话7选5根据对话内容, 从文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 其中有两个为多余选项。

合肥市二模英语试卷分析2021年合肥市高三英语二模试卷整体难度适中，对听、读、写能力考查全面，对各种技能考查也专门到位。

试卷的设计和考查的内容依据新课标《考试大纲》和《考试说明》的相关要求，语言知识的覆盖范畴操纵在“课程标准”中所列语法项目表和“考试说明”中所列词汇表内：对语言运用能力的考查范畴和考查方式与考试说明中的能力考查要求保持一致，难度上贴近高考。

在考查考生基础知识的同时，侧重考查考生的英语学科核心素养，专门是在语篇的选择上，注意把情感、态度、价值观教育融入题材中，注重社会道德的价值取向，能力考查比较全面。

设置问题时，既关注能力的覆盖面，也注重其层次性和梯度。

在较高的层次考查学生对语篇信息的整体把握、明白得、分析和运用能力。

现对整个试卷分析如下：听力部分。

考查考生对口头语言材料的明白得以及从中猎取信息的能力。

要求考生听明白有关日常生活中所熟悉话题的简短独白和对话。

听力材料内容符合中学生的认知水平和语言能力。

阅读明白得。

阅读文章话题如下：A篇介绍4个大剧场；第21题学生定位文章信息不难，然而题干Why的明白得不当会误选D。

B篇话题涉及炒股方面，专门是亲小孩的网上查找上市公司资料，父亲的实地调研公司；亲小孩的长线投资，父亲的短线交易……这些专业知识学生难以明白得，做题难度较大。

第24题学生大多依照字面意思选择C，本题语境made money in the dotcom boom but got his fingers when the bubble burst，学生应学会从转折词but 作出正确判定。

C篇讲述了性别差异下导致的语言差异。

其中第30题明白得作者的态度略难，学生要学会从文本中找出I have decided that …what fun would i t be if …,答案就迎刃而解。

D篇要紧讲述土壤微生物和人体微生物功能的相似处。

其中第33题和34题考查点相似，整体出题比较简单。

2020合肥45中九年级第二阶段模拟调研英语试卷第二部分英语知识运用（共两大题，满分30分）V. 单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

21.--I want to get some change,but I can't find a bank here.--I know______next to the People's Hospital.A.itB. thatC.oneD. this答案：C解析：考查代词。

It特指上文提到的某物；that代替上文提到的某物，一般用于比较结构中；one代替上文提到的同类事物中的某一个；this一般用于指代下文即将提到的某物或事件。

根据句意选C。

22.If you are in trouble,Mike is always willing to_______a hand.A. wantB.shakeC.waveD.lend答案：D解析：考查动词搭配。

lend a hand意为“向...伸出援手，给予...帮助”。

Shake 意为“握手，动摇”，一般搭配为shake hands表握手；wave意为“挥手”。

23. If you're ______ in the open air,the sun and stars can help you find your way.A. lonelyB.lostC.sleepyD.thirsty答案：B解析：考查形容词词义。

be lost in sth. 在...迷路24.--The teacher's_______is really good.He must be from an English-speaking country.--But he is from Russia in fact.A.pronunciationB.voiceC.backgroundD.memory答案：A解析：考查名词词义。

合肥二模英语试题及答案一、听力部分（共20分）1. What does the man mean?A. He has a meeting at 3 pm.B. He will be free after 3 pm.C. He has to work overtime.2. Where are the speakers?A. In a library.B. In a museum.C. In a restaurant.3. What is the woman's opinion about the movie?A. It's too long.B. It's very exciting.C. It's boring.4. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Go to the gym.B. Go to the beach.C. Go to the park.5. How much will the woman pay for the tickets?A. $20.B. $40.C. $60.二、阅读理解（共30分）A篇6. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of sleep.B. The effects of sleep deprivation.C. The benefits of taking naps.7. According to the article, which of the following is a sign of sleep deprivation?A. Difficulty in concentrating.B. Increased appetite.C. Frequent headaches.8. What does the author suggest to improve sleep quality?A. Avoiding caffeine before bedtime.B. Exercising regularly.C. Using electronic devices before sleep.B篇9. What is the purpose of the text?A. To introduce a new product.B. To announce a job opening.C. To provide travel tips.10. Who is the intended audience of the text?A. Tourists.B. Local residents.C. Business travelers.11. What is the advantage of using the service mentioned in the text?A. It offers personalized itineraries.B. It provides 24-hour customer support.C. It guarantees the lowest prices.12. How can one get more information about the service?A. By visiting the company's website.B. By calling the customer service hotline.C. By sending an email to the provided address.C篇13. What is the author's view on the use of social media?A. It can be a double-edged sword.B. It is a waste of time.C. It is a necessary part of modern life.14. According to the passage, which of the following is a positive effect of social media?A. It helps people to stay informed.B. It allows for instant communication.C. It promotes global connectivity.15. What does the author suggest to make social media a positive influence?A. Limiting the time spent on it.B. Using it for educational purposes.C. Being mindful of the content shared.三、完形填空（共20分）16. A. although B. because C. unless D. if17. A. interested B. bored C. surprised D. confused18. A. decided B. forgot C. tried D. remembered19. A. successful B. popular C. famous D. wealthy20. A. opportunity B. challenge C. duty D. privilege四、语法填空（共15分）21. had he finished22. to take23. were they24. that/which25. was she五、短文改错（共15分）26. 第一个空格：将"an"改为"a"27. 第二个空格：在"to"前加上"in"28. 第三个空格：将"and"改为"but"29. 第四个空格：将"it"改为"its"30. 第五个空格：在"very"前加上"so"六、书面表达（共30分）31. Write an essay of about 120 words on the topic "The Importance of Teamwork". You should write clearly and coherently, including an example or experience to support your view.参考答案：一、听力部分1-5 BACBA二、阅读理解6-8 ABC9-12 CABA13-15 ACB三、完形填空16-20 DBCAD四、语法填空21. had he finished22. to take23. were they24. that/which25. was she五、短文改错26. an → a27. in + to28. and → but29. it → its30. so + very六、书面表达略。

2021年合肥四十五中高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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ACharlie Thorne and the Last Equationby Stuart GibbsThe CIA is on a task to find an equation (方程式) called Pandora, which could destroy the world if the wrong people get it. For help, they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who's as smart as Albert Einstein. People who like action-packed mysteries will enjoy reading this exciting book.AstroNutsby Jon Scieszka and Steven WeinbergIn AstroNuts, the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmore, the headquarters (总部) of NNASA. Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life. Finally, they discover one: Plant Planet. The story's theme (主题) is simple: Don't harm the planet. Readers who love fantasy will enjoy AstroNuts.Stargazingby Jen WangChristine hears that Moon, who's new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mum come to live with Christine's family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is based on author Jen Wang's experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship and how people are able to change.Roll with Itby Jamie SumnerRoll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie. She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie's grandpa, she must learn to navigate (处理) a new school and new friendships. This page-turner is a must-read for everyone. It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of familyand how being different is special.1. Which book tells readers to protect the place we live in?A.AstroNutsB.Stargazing.C.Roll with It.D.Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation.2. What makes Stargazing different from the other three books?A. It talks about friendship.B. It tells stories about animals.C. It contains lots of scientific knowledge.D. It was written according to the author's experiences.3. What happened to Ellie?A. She had difficulty in making friends.B. She had an accident which left her in a wheelchair.C. She went to a new school and had to start all over again.D. She lost her mum and was taken care of by her grandpa.BChildren's average daily time spent watching television or using mobile device increased from 53 minutes at age 12 months to more than 150 minutes at 3 years, according toan analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). By age 8, children were more likely to log the highest amount of screen time if they had been in home-based children or were born to first-time mothers.“Our results indicate that screen habits begin early, ”said Edwina Yeung, an investigator in National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).“This finding suggests that interventions(干涉) to reduce screen time could have a better chance of success if introduced early.”In the research, mothers of 4, 000 children responded to questions on their kids' media habits when they were 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months of age.TheAmericanAcademyof Pediatrics recommends avoiding digital media exposure for children under 18 months of age, introducing children 18 to 24 months of age to screen media slowly, and limiting screen time to an hour a day for children from 2 to 5 years of age. In the current study, researchers found that 87% of the children had screen time exceeding (超过) these recommendations. However, while screen time increased throughout toddlerhood, by age 7 and 8, screen time fell to under 1.5 hours per day. The researchers believe this decrease relates to time consumed by school-related activities.The study authors classified the children into two groups based on how much their average daily screen timeincreased from age 1 to age 3. The first group, 73% of the total had the lowest increase, from an average of nearly 51 minutes a day to nearly an hour and 47 minutes a day. The second group, 27% of the total, had the highest increase, from nearly 37 minutes of screen time a day to about 4 hours a day. Higher levels of parental education were associated with lower odds of inclusion in the second group.4. Who use mobile device longest according to the NIH's analysis?A. 10-year-old born to first-time mothers.B. 3-year-old children in low income families.C. 8-year-old children in home-based childcare.D. 1-year-old children with parents poorly educated.5. What does the research suggest according to Edwina?A. Parents should stop their children using media.B. Parents should limit the use of digital media themselves.C. Parents should reduce their children's screen time earlier.D. Parents should avoid their children using digital media at infancy (婴儿期).6. Why does children's screen time fall when they age 7 and 8?A. They are studying at school.B. They can control themselves.C. They are tired of using them.D. They are forbidden to use them.7. Which of the following may be the best title?A. Keep Away from MediaB. Screen Habits Begin EarlyC. Urgency of Parental EducationD. Harm of Home-based ChildcareCBrain cells work to actively forget memories during a specific period of sleep. When we sleep our brains clear out the memories we’ve made while we’re awake, deciding what to keep and what to get rid of. Forgetting is an active process, explained the authors of the study published in the journal Science. But less is known about this process during the different periods of sleep.They found that during the rapid eye movement (REM ) sleep period — or active sleep when we are thought to dream — special nerve cells appear to actively contribute to forgetting. What are known as melanin-concentrating hormone-producing (MCH) neurons (神经元) sit in the hypothalamus (下丘脑): a part of the brain which helps with a range of functions such as sleep, appetite and emotions. Past research has suggested these cells help to control REM sleep patterns: activating the MCH neurons increasing time spentin this period,while preventingthemreducing changes into this period.The scientists looked at MCH cells in mice, and found 52.8 percent were active during REM sleep, compared with 35 percent when the mice were awake. Study co-author Thomas Kilduff, director of the Center for Neuroscience at SRI International, told Newsweek the team was surprised to find that mice performed better on learning and memory tasks when the MCH cells were prevented. “This result suggests that activation of the MCH neurons may affect memory — that is, MCH neurons may facilitate forgetting,” Kilduff explained.When asked what motivated the study, Kilduff said, “We hope the work could deepen our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. Understanding the neural basis of learning and memory is a huge area of neuroscience research because of its effects on our everyday lives, as well as diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Prior to this work, no one suspected that MCH neurons had anything to do with forgetting,” said Kilduff.8. What can we infer from paragraph 1?A. Forgetting is a passive process.B. The forgetting process is known to us.C. Some memories are forgotten while we are awake.D. Certain memories are removed while we are asleep.9. What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. REM sleep patterns.B. Past researches.C. MCH neurons.D. A range of functions.10. Why did Kilduff’s team conduct the research?A. To publish the study in the journal Science.B. To know more about Alzheimer’s disease.C. To contribute to human’s forgetting.D. To explore our everyday lives.11. What can we know about MCH?A. MCH cells takes control of REM sleep patterns .B. MCH neurons may disturb memory consolidation.C. MCH neurons have nothing to do with forgetting.D. MCH cells help mice performing better on learning.DMark Bertram, 46, lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018 when his hand became trapped in a fan belt. “It's life-changing but it's not life-ending,” he says. “Doing work is harder now. Everything is just a little different.”After two surgeries and occupational therapy, Bertram decided to make light of his condition by asking Eric Catalano, a tattoo (纹身) artist, to create fingernail tattoos. The idea made everyone in the studio laugh—until they saw the final result. “The mood changed,” Catalano recalls from his Eternal Ink Tattoo Studio. “Everything turned from funny to wow.”When Catalano posted a photo of the tattoos, a pair of fingernails that looked so real that no one could believe their eyes, he had no idea the image would eventually be viewed by millions of people around the world.The viral photo pushed Catalano, 40, further into the world of paramedical (辅助医疗的) tattooing. Now people with life-altering scars come from as far away as Ireland to visit his shop. They enter Eternal Ink looking for the artistic healing they saw online. Using flesh-toned (肉色的) inks and a needle, Catalano transforms his clients' view of themselves.Leslie Pollan, 32, a dog breeder in Oxford, was bitten on the face by a puppy in 2014. She underwent countless surgeries to correct a scar on her lip.“Plastic surgery gave me no hope,” she says. “So I looked for other options.” She ultimately traveled six hours to meet with Catalano. He hid Pollan's lip scar, giving her back a piece of her confidence.“ You don't understand until you've been through it,” Pollan says. “It made me have a different look on life.”Catalano performs up to eight reconstructive tattoos. While he charges $100 per regular tattoo, he doesn't charge for paramedical tattoos. “Financially, it doesn't make sense,” Catalano says. “But every time I see that emotion from my customers, I'm 100 percent sure this is something that I can't stop doing.”12. What best describes people's attitude when first hearing of fingernail tattoos?A. Indifferent.B. Ridiculous.C. Confident.D. Surprised.13. What did Catalano do to help Leslie Pollan?A. He drew an artistic puppy.B. He inked scars on her face.C. He created a lip tattoo.D. He performed plastic surgeries on her.14. What can we infer from the passage?A. Cosmetic surgery is of no use.B. Tattoos earn Mark Bertram a good fame.C. Catalano is a kind and generous person.D. Fingernail tattoos are popular around the world.15. What could be the best title for the text?A. A Life-changing EventB. Miracle TattoosC. An Amazing ArtistD. A Promising Business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。

2021年合肥四十五中高三英语第二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ASwimming Holes in AmericaIn America, these secret swimming holes are hidden and hard to reach but well worth the adventure.Cummins FallsLooking for the best place to escape the summer heat in the heartland of America? For more than 100 years, Cummins Falls, a scenic,75-foot waterfall located in Jackson County, TN, has been a treasure for Tennessee natives. But now, the secret is out! Although it’s a bit tough to get to, once in the park, the mountains and river provide unmatched beauty on your way to taking a swim in Tennessee's eighth-largest waterfall.Sliding RockA popular place to cool off during those hot North Carolina summers, Sliding Rock waterfall is located in the Pisgah National Forest in Transylvania County. A flattened rock about 60 feet lies in a nearly 7-foot-deep pool at the bottom, making this natural waterslide a great place to visit with people of all ages.Mooney FallsIt is the tallest water feature in the Grand Canyon, rising 190 feet above the surface. Named after an explorer in the 1800s, Mooney Falls is accessible only by crawling（爬）through 2 underground passages and then climbing down a sheer cliff（峭壁）face with just a couple of chains to hold on to. Although it is tough to get to, the view and the cool alone make it worth the trip.Lihue EstateA private swimming hole at the old Lihue Sugar Farm on Kauai, HI, was changed into an inner-tube water ride by Kauai Backcountry Adventures in 2003 and opened to adults. The waters for this 2.5-mile journey, which come from near the top of Mount Waialeale—one of the wettest spots in the world—are channeled through ditches（沟渠）that were hand-dug by farm workers over a century ago.1. Which hole may be the favourable destination for families?A. Lihue Estate.B. Sliding Rock.C. Mooney Falls.D. Cummins Falls.2. What can we learn about Mooney Falls from the text?A. It wasfound by an explorer.B. It was hand-dug in the 1800s.C. It is dangerous to arrive there.D. It is the tallest fall in the world.3. What is special about Lihue Estate?A. It is man-made.B. It is a private area.C. Its water is from underground.D. It lies on the top of Mount WaialealeBAmerica---that glorious symbol of multiculturalism, the great melting pot---qualifies as part of the developed world, right? Not quite, if we consider the state of second language learning in schools across the country. According to a 2018 study, Europe often tops the U.S. in foreign language education in school. 92% of European students are learning a foreign language in school. In America it’s only 20%. In more than 20 European countries, studying a foreign language for at least one year is compulsory. In comparison, only 10 states and D.C. require learning a foreign language for graduation.I went to a public school in Pennsylvania that ranked onNewsweek’s list of America’s top high schools in 2015. Foreign language learning was not a graduation requirement. A common response to such stories and statistics is: So what? Why should Americans care about learning another language when English has recently seemed to dominate as the official language of the world?The world is globalizing faster than we can imagine. More than half of the world’s population speaks more than one language. It is also increasingly becoming the need for success in this globalizing world. Having the ability to speak a second language opens up the possibility of travelling and immersing yourself in another part of the world. This means people can feel other cultures, and traditions in places you were previously kept away because you could not communicate in the language.The teaching of foreign languages can be instrumental in bringing about peace and unity in the country we live in. Learning a second language can be an efficient vehicle to help to bridge communities. To speak another language means having access to a universe of different experiences and world views of another community of people.4. Why does the writer mention Europe?A. America makes studying a foreign language compulsory.B. America is the glorious symbol of multiculturalism.C. America isn’t really qualified as the developed world.D. America doesn’t focus on foreign language education5. What is American’s attitude towards education of foreign languages?A. Less concerned.B. More worried.C. Quite doubtful.D. Very supportive.6. What can visiting people do if they can speak the language where they visit?A. Make the world globalizing.B. Achieve success in business.C. Experience people’s real life there.D. Keep away their own culture.7. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Using a second language can bring harmony.B. Communities of people enjoy the great views.C. Speaking another language is reallynecessary.D. Learning a second language can be difficult.CTo stay healthy and fit, Chinesestudents do group exercises every day at school. Most of you probably do the same set of exercises. But some school exercises have grown popular online due to their local and innovative designs.Singing in Sichuan dialects with energetic movements and unique mask-changing is not just a Sichuan Opera performance. It’s the routine exercise for students of Mianyang Foreign Languages Experimental School in Sichuan province.“Sichuan Opera is a local opera, and it is now facing a gap in inheritance (传承). Therefore, we cooperated with Mianyang Intangible Cultural Heritage Center to create a simple and easy-to-learn Sichuan Opera exercise,” said Shen Junhua, who is in charge of organizing the school’s exercise between classes.According to Shen, this new type of exercise has been practiced since 2017 and has been popular among students. When students enroll (入学), they will spend several weeks practicing it. At present, almost all of the students and teachers have mastered it.“In fact, we had hardly heard of Sichuan Opera before teachers taught us how to do the Sichuan Opera exercise,” said Li Yangwenwen, 14, an eighth grade student who also joined the school’s Sichuan Opera club out of interest. “It’s very different from normal exercises. After practicing it, we found it very beautiful and became interested in it. Now, almost all of the students look forward to our daily exercise time and feel excited to do it.”“By combining opera with daily exercise, the daily class activity allows students to perceive and understand Sichuan Opera’s culture”, Shen said. “After years of continuous effort to spread the seeds of traditional culture, the younger generation is finally catching on.”8. What do students in Shen’s school do during the group exercise?A. They do normal exercise .B. They sing pop songs in Sichuan dialects.C. They do mask-changing in a Sichuan Opera performance.D. They combine group exercise with Sichuan Opera.9. Why do they adopt the new type of exercise?A. To attract new students to the school.B. To inherit local culture.C. To create an easy-to-learn exercise.D. To make the school’s group exercise popular.10. How do teachers and students react to the group exercise?A. Calm.B. Indifferent.C. Enthusiastic.D. Uninterested.11. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Shen’s continuous effort is highly praised.B. The younger generation will have a stronger body.C. The students can better understand their local culture.D. Students help to spread the seeds of traditional culture toyounger generation.DChildren's average daily time spent watching television or using mobile device increased from 53 minutes at age 12 months to more than 150 minutes at 3 years, according toan analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). By age 8, children were more likely to log the highest amount of screen time if they had been in home-based children or were born to first-time mothers.“Our results indicate that screen habits begin early, ”said Edwina Yeung, an investigator in National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).“This finding suggests that interventions(干涉) to reduce screen time could have a better chance of success if introduced early.”In the research, mothers of 4, 000 children responded to questions on their kids' media habits when they were 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months of age.TheAmericanAcademyof Pediatrics recommends avoiding digital media exposure for children under 18 months of age, introducing children 18 to 24 months of age to screen media slowly, and limiting screen time to anhour a day for children from 2 to 5 years of age. In the current study, researchers found that 87% of the children had screen time exceeding (超过) these recommendations. However, while screen time increased throughout toddlerhood, by age 7 and 8, screen time fell to under 1.5 hours per day. The researchers believe this decrease relates to time consumed by school-related activities.The study authors classified the children into two groups based on how much their average daily screen time increased from age 1 to age 3. The first group, 73% of the total had the lowest increase, from an average of nearly 51 minutes a day to nearly an hour and 47 minutes a day. The second group, 27% of the total, had the highest increase, from nearly 37 minutes of screen time a day to about 4 hours a day. Higher levels of parental education were associated with lower odds of inclusion in the second group.12. Who use mobile device longest according to the NIH's analysis?A. 10-year-old born to first-time mothers.B. 3-year-old children in low income families.C. 8-year-old children in home-based childcare.D. 1-year-old children with parents poorly educated.13. What does the research suggest according to Edwina?A. Parents should stop their children using media.B. Parents should limit the use of digital media themselves.C. Parents should reduce their children's screen time earlier.D. Parents should avoid their children using digital media at infancy (婴儿期).14. Why does children's screen time fall when they age 7 and 8?A. They are studying at school.B. They can control themselves.C. They are tired of using them.D. They are forbidden to use them.15. Which of the following may be the best title?A. Keep Away from MediaB. Screen Habits Begin EarlyC. Urgency of Parental EducationD. Harm of Home-based Childcare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届合肥四十五中高三英语第二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AA Lifelong Devotion to Keeping People FedYuan Longping is a Chinese agricultural scientist and educator, known for developing the hybrid rice varieties.Yuan graduated from the Southwest Agriculture Institute in 1953 andbegan his teaching career at an agriculture school.In the 1960s, when a serious food shortage sweptChina, Yuan decided to devote himself to studying how to increase the yields of rice. He then began a lifelong connection with rice.Yuan succeeded in growing the world’s first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in 1973, which could reach a yield of over 500 kg per mu (about 0.067 hectares), rising from the previous yield of only 300 kg per mu. For the next four decades, he continued to work on research and development of hybrid rice, achieving increasingly higher outputs. In 2020, hybrid rice developed by Yuan’s team achieved 1,500 kilograms per mu in two growing seasons, a new world record.InChina, where rice is the main food for the majority of the 1.4 billion people, the planting area of hybrid rice has reached 16 million hectares, or 57 % of the total planting area of rice, helping feed an extra 80 million people a year.Hybrid rice has also been grown in over 40 countries, including theU.S.,Brazil,India,Vietnam, thePhilippinesandMadagascar. The total planting area of the hybrid rice has reached 8 million hectares overseas.Even after a great success, Yuan never held himself back from making new breakthroughs. In 2017, his team started to grow seawater rice inQingdao. The rice was designed to grow in saline-alkaline land and survive even after being completely in seawater. His team planned to develop a type of seawater rice that could be planted in 6.67 million hectares of saline-alkaline land acrossChinato boost the country’s rice harvest by about 20 %. In 2018, Yuan’s team was invited to plant the saline-alkaline tolerant rice in experimental fields inDubai, which achieved huge success. In June 2020, his team started to grow seawater rice on a farm at an altitude of 2,800 meters in northwestChina’sQinghaiProvince. The experiment succeeded.Yuan had two dreams — to “enjoy the cool under the rice crops taller than men” and that hybrid rice could be grown all over the world to help solve the global food shortage.1. What made Yuan Longping decide to study rice?A. A serious food shortage.B. Agriculture development.C. His interest in the rice experiment.D. His wish to plant the tallest rice in the world.2. From the passage, we know that Yuan Longping ________.A. developed a variety of hybrid riceB. worked as a scientist after graduationC. started to grow seawater rice inDubaiin 2017D. grew the first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in 19533. We can infer from the passage that Yuan Longping’s most outstanding qualities are________.A. modest and outgoingB. honest and creativeC. generous and optimisticD. responsible and devotedBThe Great Barrier Reef's outlook remains “very poor” despite coral (珊瑚) recovery over the past year, Australian government scientistssaid Monday, just days before a UNESCO ruling on the site's world heritage (遗产) status.The United Nations cultural agency recommended last month that the world's largest reef (珊瑚礁) system be placed on its endangered list because of damage to the corals largely caused by climate change.The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) said the corals were now in a “recovery window” after a decade of harmful heat stress and cyclones (旋风). But such opportunities were becoming rarer due to the influence ofclimate change, the government agency, which has monitored the reef for 35 years, said in its annual report released today. “The increasing emergence of climate-related extreme weather events and starfish outbreaks is causing more severe and frequent pressures, giving the reef fewer opportunities like this to recover,”CEO Paul Hardisty said. The scientists surveyed 127 reef sites in 2021 and found hard coral cover had increased at 69 of the 81 locations surveyed in the past two years.Separate scientific research released last October found the 2, 300-kilometre (1, 400 miles) system had lost half its corals since 1995, with a series of ocean heatwaves causing mass coral death.Britta Schaffelke, research program director at AIMS, said the latest findings provided a slight hope that the reef still has the power of recovering. But she added that its future is still very poor because of the dangers of climate change and other factors that are affecting the reef.UNESCO has urged Australia to take urgent climate action but the government has long resisted calls tocommit to net zero emissions (排放) by 2050. The government has said it hopes to meet the target “as soon as possible” without harming its economy, insisting dealing with climate change requires a global effort. The reef was worth about US $4. 8 billion a year in tourism for the Australian economy and there are fears that an “in danger” listing could weaken its tourist appeal.4. What is the major cause of the damage to the corals?A. The climate change.B. Lack of money.C. Over development.D. Too many tourists.5. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A. The result of the survey.B. The efforts AIMS has made.C. The slight chance of the recovery.D. The terrible situation of the climate.6. What is Britta Schaffelke's attitude towards the future of the reef?A. Unclear.B. Positive.C Intolerant. D. Anxious.7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Australia wants to put the reef on the endangered list.B. The Australian government has ignored UNESCO's demand.C. Australia hopes to keep a balance between emission target and its economy.D. The Australian government refuses to take its share of responsibility of climate change.CNow most of the workers work from 9 am to 5 pm. However, according to the global Internet survey done by the UK Sleep Council, thesiesta（午睡）was the right idea all along. The UK Sleep Council called on the country'sbosses to end nine-to-five working in favor of more flexible hours. They believe what would really increase the workers' productivity is a nice afternoon nap, rather than those bonuses.Forty-one percent of the 12,000 people who responded to the council's survey said they were most productive in the morning, while 38 percent said theyhit their stridein the evening. "This means most of them cannot fully pay attention to what they do in the middle of the day," said sleep expert Dr. Chris Idzikowskii. "We must conclude from this survey that the traditional nine-to-five working day does not suit most workers." He suggested that allowing workers to follow their natural sleeping habits would actually benefit employers byallowing them to expand their working hours and be more productive.Fortunately, being a college lecturer, I don't have to go to work everyday. I only work three days a week, but during the three days I work really long hours and have no time for a little siesta. I'm usually so tired and sleepy in the afternoon, which really affects thevitality（活力）of my classes.I think Dr. Chris Idzikowskii's idea is worthwhile. When people have flexible working hours they could reach their highest productivity. On top of that, flexible working hours mean thatpeople don't have to work all at the same time. That way we could avoid traffic jams. Therefore, it's really killing two birds with one stone!8. What can improve the workers' productivity, according to the UK Sleep Council?A. More bonuses.B. The flexible working time.C. Working for long hours.D. Working in a relaxing way.9. What does the underlined part probably mean in Paragraph 2?A. Were most sleepy.B. Were most flexible.C. Worked at their own pace.D. Worked at their best.10. What did the UK Sleep Council's survey find?A. Few people are suitable to work at noon.B. People are more productive in the morning.C. Some people like to expand their working hours.D. More and more people prefer to work in the evening.11. Why does the author support Dr. Chris Idzikowskii's idea?A. It could solve most of the traffic problems.B. He finds Dr. Chris Idzikowskii respectable.C. He thinks the idea can benefit the society.D. It allows him to work for fewer hours.DTaking an afternoon nap could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said. Adults ages 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better mental ability compared to those who didn’t nap, according to a study published in General Psychiatry earlier this week.Researchers analyzed napping habits in 2, 214 older Chinese people and measured their cognitive abilities using several cognitive tests. Participants took the Mini-Mental State Examination and theBeijingversion of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, both of which test for memory, language and other cognitive abilities. In everycategory listed in the study, nappers tested statistically higher on average compared to their non-napping counterparts.Researchers did not gather data from people under 60, so a correlation cannot be drawn between napping and younger generations. The study also noted that there are conflicting studies about the benefits and risks of napping.Sleeping behaviors can be affected by a multitude of factors, said Dr. David Neubauer, associate professor atJohnsHopkinsUniversity. “Daily routines, medication use and sleep disorders can all play a role in how frequently someone takes a nap.” he said.Neubauer recommended taking a shorter “power nap” of up to 20 minutes to decrease the chances of transitioning into slow-wave sleep, which makes people feel groggy when they wake up. “Napping can be a healthy part of an older adult’s day”, Neubauer acknowledged, but make sure “sleepiness isn’t due to a treatable nighttime sleep disorder.” Older individuals who want to do all they can to preserve their cognitive functioning should put nighttime sleep first.12. What is the best way to keep a better cognitive ability for the old?A. Take a nap every day.B. Take sleep disorder seriously.C. Have a good sleep at night.D. Do exercise regularly.13. How did the researchers reach the conclusion?A. By taking the examinations and assessment.B. By analyzing napping habits and giving tests.C. By measuring nappers’ ability and analyzing them.D. By doing an experiment.14. Which has NO effect on one’s sleeping behaviors?A. Taking a nap.B. Medicine treatmentC. Sleep problemsD. Everyday activities.15. What can we know about “slow-wave sleep”?A. It appears in short nap up to 20 minutes.B. People should avoid it in their naps.C. It is a healthy part of an elder’s day.D. It was recommended by Neubauer.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。

2021年合肥四十五中高三英语二模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ASheffieldLincoln College of EnglishClasses for foreign students at all levels.3 months, 6 months, 9 months and one year course.Open all year.Small class (at most 12 students).Library, language laboratory and listening center.Accommodation (住宿)with selected families.25 minutes from London.Course fees for English for one year are￡1,380 with reduction for shorter periods of study.1.This passage is probably taken from _______.A.an advertisementB.a noticeC.a posterD.a piece of news2.Who will be accepted by this college?A.Both foreign and native students.B.Only foreign beginners and the advanced.C.Foreign students from beginners to the advanced.D.Only foreign students advanced.3.While you stay there, who will take care of you?A.Your parents.B.Your classmates.C.The school where you study.D.The family you have chosen.BMichele Gentile, an Italian bookseller, is offering free books to children in exchange for plastic bottles to recycle.Michele owns Ex Libris Cafe in Polla，a small town in southern Italy. He said he thought of the recyclingprogram, because he wanted to inspire children in the small town to read and pay attention to the environment.''My goal is to spread the passion and love for books among those people in Italy who do not usually read while at the time helping the environment," Gentile explained.The idea for the initiative (倡议) came after Gentile collaborated with a nearby middle school on an aluminum recycling project. Working together, the schoolchildren and Gentile collected enough cans to purchase books for an entire classroom. His new program too off from there and has already spread into northern Italy: Gentile's hopes his work will continue to make headlines and become a worldwide initiative.The free books come from customers in Gentile's shop who have donated money to purchase a ''suspended" book. The idea comes from a World War II practice in which customers would buy two Coffees: one for themselves and another for the next person in line. Gentile has been using the extra books as part of his recycling initiative, While Gentile's program is a great way to recycle and get kids to read, it also brings awareness to the growing problem of plastic waste. Single-use plastics make up around 26 percent of all the plastics in the world, only 14 percent of which are recycled. Plastics that end up in landfills take around 500 years to decompose (分解),is a major concern for environmentalists.Cutting down on plastic waste is important if we want to better the environment for future generations, and recycling programs like Gentile's book giveaway are a great way to meet that goal.4. What is the purpose of Gentile's book giveaway?A. To sell more coffee and books.B. To attract more customers.C. To collect money for a new project.D. To inspire reading and recycling.5. How did Gentile come up with the idea?A. Working with a school to recycle cans.B. Seeing school kids don't like reading.C. Donating books for a local school.D. Buying a “suspended” book for a child.6. Who pay for the books of the project?A. The local government.B. Gentile himself.C. Some publishers.D. His customers.7. Whichof the following is the best title for the text?A. An Italian's Reading InitiativeB. Recycling Can Get Kids Free BooksC. Michele's Way of Doing BusinessD. A New Way to Deal with Plastic WasteCThe air is thin and we have to rest several times on the shore hike from camp. To our left, snow-coveredmountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we stay here.Tibetan antelopes live mainly on the plains of Tibet. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted illegally for their valuable fur.My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a safe place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We're not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we're trying to save ourselves.”In the 1980s and 1990s the population of Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make money. Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.In order to save Tibetan antelopes, the Chinese government placed them under national protection. Zhaxi and volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope wasremovedfrom the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection program since the threat to the Tibetan antelope has not yet disappeared. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.8. What can we learn from Zhaxi's words in paragraph 3?A. Protecting the animals can make money.B. Protecting the animals is protecting ourselves.C. He is not fond of protecting the animals.D. The reserve is only safe for wild animals.9. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?A. Why hunters hunt Tibetan antelopes.B. Why antelopes' living places changed.C. Why antelopes' number dropped greatly.D. Why the 1980s and the 1990s are unusual.10. What does the underlined word “removed” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Deleted.B. Changed.C. Migrated.D. Recognized.11. What might be the future condition of Tibetan antelopes according to the last paragraph?A. They will be over-populated.B. They will be a threat to man and other wildlife.C. They will be on the endangered species list again.D. They will be in harmony with nature and humans.DPopularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional (情感的) intelligence. Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person's makeup that cannotbe measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and “people skills.” Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities, but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes. The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person.Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support, the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis (重视) on emotion by employers, educators and others interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday life.Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades, advances in science will offer new perspectives (视角) from which to study how people manage their lives. Emotional intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction.12. What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence?A. It can be measured by anIQ test.B. It helps to exercise a person’s mind.C. It includes a set of emotional skills.D. It refers to a person’s positive qualities.13. Why does the author mention “doctor” and “cheater” in paragraph 2?A. To explain a rule.B. To clarify a concept.C. To present a fact.D. To make a prediction.14. What is the author’s attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligence?A. Favorable.B. Intolerant.C. Doubtful.D. Unclear.15. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence?A. Its appeal to the public.B. Expectations for future studies.C. Its practical application.D. Scientists with new perspectives.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。

2022年安徽省合肥市庐阳区中考英语二模试卷1. —Mum，it's so difficult for me to play the piano well.—There is no ________ to success but hard work.So my dear，just practice more.（）A. secretB. resultC. purposeD. choice2. —Why were you absent from the meeting yesterday？—I'm sorry for that I was busy preparing the report and I ________ forgot it.（）A. recentlyB. hardlyC. completelyD. immediately3. —May I borrow this film？—Of course.And you ________ watching it.（）A. enjoyB. will enjoyC. enjoyedD. have enjoyed4. He said he was very clear about the matter，but ________，he did not know it at all.（）A. in factB. first of allC. by the wayD. of course5. —I am wondering ________ you'd like to come to my party tomorrow.—I'm afraid I can't because I'm not feeling well these days.（）A. howB. whyC. whetherD. When6. If you are patient enough，you will find the keys ________ in the book.（）A. anywhereB. somewhereC. everywhereD. nowhere7. During the Beijing Winter Olympics，the mascot （吉祥物）—Bing Dwen Dwen was very________ and always sold out as soon as it was produced.（）A. popularB. seriousC. commonD. expensive8. —I'm sorry to hear that millions of people are suffering （受难）from the war these days.—Me too.Luckily，China and some other countries have taken immediate action to help them by ________ food，water and medical products.（）A. showingB. offeringC. buyingD. affording9. —We should be more independent（自立的）in order to meet the needs of our modern life.—________.（）A. It's a pleasureB. What a pityC. I can't agree moreD. The same to you10. We encouraged each student to ________ a new sport or to try a new form of exercise to keephealthy.（）A. take upB. put upC. think overD. get overA few years ago，a friend gave me a restaurant gift card，and I picked a sunny Sunday afternoon to use it.It felt good taking my family to a nice（1）______ .The meal was delicious，and we all had a good timetogether.The gift card covered almost all of the cost.I reached （2）______ my wallet to get enough money to cover the rest.I saw two notes inside.The first would（3）______ the rest of the cost.The second would cover the cost and give the waitress a nice tip.I reached down to pick the first one.At that moment，I （4）______ remembered the days when I was working as a waiter in a restaurant.It was long hours of hard work for（5）______ pay.I remembered seeing the waitresses worrying about how they were going to pay the rent（租金）.I remembered the pain in their eyes and the（6）______ in their faces.Thinking of that，I changed my mind.I smiled，put down the smaller note and picked out the larger（7）______ .I put it together with the gift card and covered both of them with the bill. （8）______ we all got up from the table，I handed them to the waitress. "You （9）______ the change，" I said with a smile and a happy heart.We are all one family in this world.Do your best to be（10）______ .Do your best to be a good person and replace（取代）suffering with joy.11. A. restaurant B. bookstore C. hotel D. supermarket12. A. out B. over C. into D. up13. A. choose B. include C. cover D. save14. A. luckily B. suddenly C. especially D. properly15. A. poor B. cheap C. expensive D. high16. A. pride B. confidence C. happiness D. sadness17. A. it B. one C. that D. this18. A. As B. Although C. If D. So19. A. make B. leave C. keep D. expect20. A. kind B. patient C. careful D. ActiveHave you ever played with a dog？If that dog touched you with its nose，you were probably surprised at how （1）______ it was.If dogs are so warm and fluffy （毛茸茸的），why are their noses so cold？In the past，people thought that dogs had cold noses to help them（2）______ their body temperature.However，a new study has shown some interesting（3）______ about dogs' noses.For example，the temperature of the dog's nose is about five degrees（4）______ than that of the air.But why？The researchers believed that the dog's nose has such a sensory function （探测功能）.So they did an experiment to （5）______ it.The research team studied three dogs.For the experiment，the dogs had to tell the difference between two objects.（6）______ ，all three dogs were able to sense the temperature difference so easily.The study also found that the heat from the objects in the experiment "was（7）______ weak to be felt by human hands".The dogs were able to sense these heated objects from a distance （距离）but humanscouldn't feel the warmth of the object（8）______ they touched it.To know more about it，the research team also studied the brain activity of 13 dogs.When a warm object was put near their noses，there was an increase in（9）______ activity.From the two experiments，we can know that dogs are able to sense heat from warm-blooded animals.If this function is used（10）______ hunting （打猎），it will be of great help.21. A. warm B. soft C. cold D. cute22. A. control B. take C. add D. have23. A. stories B. thoughts C. facts D. images24. A. lower B. higher C. smaller D. bigger25. A. test B. help C. use D. find26. A. Simply B. Surprisingly C. Possibly D. Probably27. A. too B. so C. very D. fairly28. A. because B. although C. if D. until29. A. nose B. brain C. body D. heart30. A. into B. to C. as D. for31. M: Hi, Bob. Do you like reading?B: Sure, Mary. (1)M: I like reading too, but you need to have a rest after an hour or so.B: (2) I often read for about an hour, and then I try to think of something else to do. For example, I sometimes look out of the window to relax. But after a while, I usually decide to go on reading.M: (3) You must be careful not to hurt your eyes.B: OK. Thanks for your advice.M: (4)B: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It was written by Mark Twain. (5)M: So they are. It's also one of my favorite books.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)NUK TRAINS mini-timetableDeparts from To Arrives Duration Changes10：43 Oxford Platform 1 London PaddingtonPlatform 1111：54 1 h11 m 111：01 Oxford Platform 1 London PaddingtonPlatform 211：59 58 m 011：07 Oxford Platform 1 London PaddingtonPlatform 312：14 1 h07 m 111：16 Oxford Platform 1 London Paddington（PAD）Platform 412：23 1 h07 m 132. Tom's grandpa wants to leave Oxford before 11：00.Which Platform will he get to？______A. Platform 2.B. Platform 3.C. Platform 4.D. Platform 11.33. Which train will you take if you want to get to London directly？______A. The 10：43 train.B. The 11：01 train.C. The 11：07 train.D. The 11：16 train.34. Which one is True from the pictures？______A. The 11：07 train is the fastest of all trains.B. The ticket is for a single journey only.C. You can only use the ticket on June 22，2022.D. With this ticket you can go to any station in London.O"Understanding，friendship，solidarity （团结）and fair competition" make up the key spirit of the winter Olympics.However，in my opinion，the key spirit of the winter Olympics is "Never give up".Why do I think that is the key spirit？The main reason is that sportsmen from Jamaica in the movie Cool Runnings （1993）have touched my heart.The movie is based on a true story of four Jamaican sportsman.As we all know，Jamaica is really a hot country.But in such a country，they make a decision to become bobsledders （雪橇运动员）.They are so poor that they can't afford a bobsled （雪橇）.So，they use wood to make one and practice on the hills.When they took part in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary，after they fell over，they carried their sled to the finish line.Though they didn't win a prize，they finished the race.Their spirit has been encouraging me since then.In our lives，we may have many similar difficulties.When everyone thought they would give up，they kept going to realize their dream.Can't we solve difficulties in front of us I'm sure that we will succeed as long as we try our best.Even though we may fail，we won't regret it.So，just follow the lesson of the Olympics：Try your best and never give up.35. According to the writer，what's the key spirit of the Winter Olympics？______A. Understanding.B. Friendship.C. Fair competition.D. Never give up.36. What does the writer think of the movie Cool Runnings（1993）？______A. Hopeful.B. Funny.C. Humorous.D. Interesting.37. What do the four Jamaican sportsmen decide to do according to the film？______A. To buy a bobsled.B. To practice on the hills.C. To become bobsledders.D. To use wood to make a bobsled.38. What's the best title of the passage______A. The spirit of the Olympics.B. The movie Cool Runnings.C. The crazy decision.D. The unfinished race.PIt was a winter morning，just a couple of weeks before the New Year.Charlie，my husband，had to get up early to ride his bike to work，five kilometers away from home.When he arrived，he parked his bike outside the door as he usually does.After putting in 10 hours to work，he returned to find his bike gone.The bike，a red Kona 18 speed，was our only transport （交通工具）.Charlie used it to get to work putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family.And the bike was also used to get groceries （杂货）saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them ourstory.Shortly after that，several people in our area helped us.One wonderful stranger even bought a bike，then called my husband to pick it up.Once again，my husband had a way to get to and from his work.It really is an honor （荣耀）that a stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before. People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another，but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so.This experience has had a spreading effect on our lives because it increased our trust among people.And it has influenced us to be more mindful of ways we，too，can share with others.No matter how big or how small，an act of kindness shows that someone cares and the results can be endless.39. Why was the bike so important to the couple______A. The man's job was bike racing.B. It was their only wealth.C. It was a nice Kona 18 speed.D. They used it for work and daily life.40. What can we infer （推断）from the text？______A. The couple worked 60 hours a week.B. People were busy before the New Year.C. Life was hard for the young family.D. The stranger brought over the bike.41. How did people get to know the couple's problem______A. From radio broadcasts.B. From a newspaper.C. From TV news.D. From a stranger.42. What do the couple lean from their experience？______A. Strangers are usually of little help.B. One should take care of their bike.C. News reports make people famous.D. An act of kindness can mean a lot.QThe AI （人工智能）has changed our lives.There are four useful AI inventions here.JiugeThe AI can remember 300，000 Chinese poems clearly.What's more，it can write a poem in a very short time.In a CCTV show，Jiuge beat three great poem fans from a famous college.ForpheusThe ping-pong robot can play in an easy way with a beginner and a difficult way with a betterplayer.What's more.it not only encourages players with words like "Good job!" but also gives some good advice to improve their skills.Self-driving AIIt can drive the car more safely than humans.It doesn't drink wine and never feels tired.It can do what we humans do.For example，if a car with this Al has passed a bus，it will flash ①two white lights side to side to show thanks to the bus.Facial Recognition （人脸识别）It is used a lot in the world such as ACS.ACS won't let a stranger in without the house owner's permission （允许）.Paying by facial recognition is widely used now.The police in Hangzhou even caught a criminal （罪犯）at a concert with its help.43. Why is Jiuge special？______A. Because it can play the violin.B. Because it's good at poems.C. Because it can drive cars safely.D. Because it was on CCTV.44. What does the underlined word "ACS" mean in Chinese______A. 门禁控制B. 公共卫生C. 电子商务D. 社会福利45. In which part of a magazine can we read the text？______A. Medicine.B. Education.C. Environment.D. Science.ROn a school day，60 students at Xishan Primary School in Shunde，Guangdong，are learning how to make corn soup and fried chicken in an after-school cooking class.Working in groups of four or five，the little cooks take their duties very seriously.Soon，they are showing off their own delicious dishes.Since last September，the school has set up after-school classes for students，with cooking classes being the most popular，said Xinhua.It comes after the "double reduction" policy （双减政策）.The purpose of the policy is to reduce the amount of the homework and off-campus tutoring （课外辅导）for primary and junior high school students.According to the policy，homework for junior high school students should take no longer than 90 minutes to finish.It allows students more free time to develop their hobbies and interests.Also，off-campus tutoring has been further controlled to improve the quality （质量）of education."Our homework is clearly less than before，" said 13-year-old Shen Yuzhe from Beijing. "We are not encouraged to buy workbooks anymore.The exercises are mainly from the textbook." According to Shen，teachers have taught us more slowly in class，which gives students enough time to process new information."With homework done at school，my child and I can read books and listen to music together in the evening，or we can go out to play badminton or skip rope." said Lu Di，the parent of a fifth-grader in Qiqihar，Heilongjiang.46. The "double reduction" policy helps to ______ .a.make students have more time to develop interestsb.reduce the amount of the homeworkc.improve the quality of educationd.make off-campus tutoring more popularA. abc.B. acd.C. bcd.D. abd.47. Which of the following can replace the underlined word "process" in Para.4______A. Pass on.B. Look up.C. Deal with.D. Write down.48. What might be Lu Di's opinion on the policy？______A. Pleased.B. Unsure.C. Worried.D. Nervous.49. A young man went to his first teacher，"I expect to make my life better and more beautiful.Please tell me the way about how to make it."The teacher gave him some cotton and one candle.And then he also provided one needle （缝衣针）for him.After that，the teacher said. "Take these and now you can leave."After getting those things，the man couldn't know the reason and asked why.His teacher smiled，"Each thing I gave has deep meanings of their own." He continued，"The cotton shows the beauty，and it is used to make beautiful clothes for every person.That means to protect all the people's safety.beauty，money and spirit.The candle will bum and help people see clearly.It means you should try to be like a candle.If you don't have a needle，you can't repair broken clothes.That's to say，you must learn to help people at the time of their need."After listening to this，the man understood the meaning of life.He knew that helping and protecting others without getting is the best way to live a beautiful life.(1) Why did the young man go to his first teacher（不超过15个词）______(2) What did the cotton mean according to the teacher（不超过15个词）______(3) What is the meaning of life to the young man？（不超过15个单词）______50. I can't remember the last time we went to the c ______ （电影院）.51. I always b ______ （倒车）my car into the right place.52. The kitchen was warm and brightly l ______ （照亮） .53. The shoes are so s ______ （柔软）that you can wear them comfortably.54. My English teacher loves every p ______ （学生）in our class.55. 每个人都有自己珍爱的东西。

2021年合肥四十五中高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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ABritain's brilliant bridges have aided trade and brought communities together and are always the most exciting part of the journey. These must-see bridges are now tourist attractions in their own right.Clifton Suspension Bridge, BristolDescribed byits legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as “my first love, my darling”, in was originally designed for horse-drawn traffic. Now, more than four million vehicles a year cross the 1,352ft-Jong toll (收费) bridge over the Avon Gorge. The £ l toll for every journey pays for its repair. The history of the bridge, dating back to 1864, is kept alive through a programme of tours, events and exhibitions.Infinity Bridge, Stockton-On-TeesA pedestrian and cycle footbridge across the River Tees, its working title was the North Shore Footbridge, before it was given its grander name when opened in 2009. It is particularly spectacular (壮观) at night. The arches of the bridge are also lit white and, on calm nights, their reflection in the water appears as an infinity symbol, thereby inspiring the name which was chosen by the public.Tower Bridge, LondonAn engineering wonder built from thousands of tons of Cornish granite, Portland stone and steel, it took construction workers eight years to complete. More than 120 years old, it's a popular tourist attraction, as well as a functional bridge. Visitors can take in the views over the capital and experience seeing London life through the Glass Floor.Iron Bridge, ShropshireOpened in 1781, this is the first arch bridge in the world to be made out of cast iron. Recognised as one of the great symbols of the industrial revolution, it transformed the cart of bridge building and was a crucial factor in the development of the iron trade in Shropshire.1.Which bridge has the longest history?A.Clifton Suspension Bridge.B.Infinity Bridge.C.Tower Bridge.D.Iron Bridge.2.What can we know about Infinity Bridge?A.People can just walk on it.B.The public give it two names.C.It's well worth visiting at night.D.It's arch is the biggest on the earth.3.What do Clifton Suspension Bridge and Tower Bridge have in common?A.They are both over 120 years old.B.Visitors should pay for passing them.C.They have the same original design.D.Visitors can have a good view of London on them.BSurfing the Internet for fun will make you a better employee, according to an Australian study.The University of Melbourne study shows that people who use the Internet for their own reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive than those who do not. Study author Brent Coker said, “Surfing the Internet at times helps increase an employee's attention.”“People need to relax for a bit to get back their attention,” Coker said on the university's website. “Having a short break, such as a quick surfing of the Internet, helps the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total Internet attention for a day's work, and as a result, increases productivity (生产效率),” he said.According to the study of 300 workers, 70 percent of people who use the Internet at work surf the Internet for their own reasons during office hours. Among the most popular surfing activities are searching for information about products, reading online news, playing online games and watching videos. “Firms spend a lot of money on software toblocktheir employees from watching videos, using social networking sites or shopping online,” said Coker. “That's not always a good idea.”However, Coker said the study looked at people who surfed the Internet in moderation (适度), or were on the Internet for less than 20 percent of their total time in the office. “Those who spend too much time surfing the Internet will have a lower productivity than those without.” he said.4. What does the University of Melbourne study mainlyshow?A. People who surf the Internet are good employees.B. Not everyone surfs the Internet for fun during office hours.C. The Internet is becoming more and more important in people's life.D. Surfing the Internet for fun at times during office hours increases productivity.5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the most popular surfing activities?A. Watching videos.B. Reading online news.C. Reading online novels.D. Playing online games.6. The underlined word “block” in Paragraph 4 means “________”.A. stopB. organizeC. protectD. separate7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Those who never surf the Internet have the lowest productivity.B. Spending too much time surfing the Internet reduces productivity.C. Most people don't surf the Internet in moderation during office hours.D. People should spend as little time as possible surfing the Internet.CBob, a Burroughs junior high school football player, always had his mom cheering him on. He didn’t play exciting positions. He played as a linebacker(中后卫球员). Sadly, he often found himself at the bottom of the piles, where everyone would jump onto each other at the end of every play. Bob's mom realized it was hard for her son to hear her cheering. She hadto find a solution, but couldn't find one.Then one day the coach from the school team asked him if he wanted to join the team. Bob wasecstatic, because he was only a ninth grader. His mom was also excited, since she loved football and especially loved watching her son play. She kept considering a way for him to hear her. A cowbell! That was it. Now from the bottom of the piles Bob would hear his mom shaking her cowbell crazily, knowing she was there for him.Bob's team finally made it to the state championship game. What exciting time to play at Busch Stadium under the lights! This experience made Bob appreciate all the years that his mom had sacrificed everything to get him to practice every day, to wash his uniforms, and to never miss a game. He had to do something.On the night of the state championship game, the loudspeakers introduced Bob, and as he walked onto the field his mom shook the cowbell, hard. However, it didn’t sound right. She looked its inside, and found a note saying,”Thank you, Mom.” Bob had left her a note expressing his appreciation for always being with him, filling her heart with warmth.Finally Burroughs claimed the title of State Champion. While others were cheering and admiring the state championship cup, Bob' s mom clutched(紧握) her cowbell happily.Years later, Bob’s mom died. While digging through her belongings, he found the cowbell with the note. Bob took it to his mom's funeral and rang it, whispering, "Thank you, Mom.”8. What does the underlined word "ecstatic” mean in Paragraph 2?A. CuriousB. DisappointedC. AnxiousD. Delighted9. Why did Bob's mom want to get a cowbell?A. To amuse her cow.B. To teach her cowC. To attract his attention.D. To make him hear her10. What can be learned from Paragraph 3?A. Bob's mom devoted much time to himB. Bob was the best player in his teamC. Bob owed his success to his coachD. Bob's mom was a football player at college11. Why didn’t the cowbell sound as usual that night?A. The mother was very weak.B. Bob had put a note inside the bell.C. The weather became terrible suddenlyD. The bell had been broken deliberates.DThe mass death of flying foxes in extreme heat in North Queensland last month underlines the importance ofUniversityofQueenslandwildliferesearch released today.The UQ research sheds light on how various species have responded to major climate events.A study led by UQ School of Earth and Environmental Science researcher Dr Sean Maxwell has spent more than 70 years quantifying the responses of various species.“The growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones, droughts and floods is causing unpredictable and immediate changes to ecosystems and blocking existing management efforts,” Dr Maxwell said.“Some of the negative responses we found were quite concerning, including more than 100 cases of dramatic population declines and 31 cases of local population extinction following an extreme event.”"Populations of critically endangered bird species inHawaii, such as the palia, have been annihilated due to drought, leaving none of its kind, and populations of lizard species have been wiped out due to cyclones in theBahamas."Cyclones were the most common extreme event for birds, fish, plants and reptiles, while mammals and amphibians were most responsive to drought events, with drought leading to 12 cases of major population declinein mammals.Drought also led to 13 cases of breeding declines in bird populations and 12 cases of changes in the composition of invertebrate communities.UQ Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science director Professor James Watson said the detailed information would help inform ecosystem management.“The research clearly shows species will respond, often negatively, to extreme events,” Professor Watson said.“As climate change continues to ensure extreme climate and weather events are more and more common,we now need to act to ensure species have the best chance to survive.Wherever possible, high quality and intact habitat areas should be retained, as these are the places where species are most resilient(易恢复的) to increasing exposure to extreme events.”12. How was the UQ researchconducted?A. By observing extreme weather events.B. By protecting the endangered species.C. By recording reactions of animals to extreme climate.D. By analyzing the reason whymass animal death happened.13. What does the underlined word “annihilated” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. destroyedB. defeatedC. decreasedD. disappeared14. Which of the following sentences is true about extreme weather events?A. Drought caused 13 cases of distinctionin bird populations.B. Drought caused 12 cases of population decline in mammals.C. Birds and mammals are most responsive to cyclones.D. Cyclones wiped out populations of lizard.15. What can we infer from Professor Watson’s words?A. Animals often show negative responses to extreme events.B. The existing management ways for wildlife protection are limited.C. Different methods should be adopted to ensure the survival of different species.D. Complete and undamaged habitats are of great importance to species’ survival.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年合肥四十五中高三英语第二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AIn Sweden, McDonald’s is building “bee hotels” on the back of its roadside billboards (广告牌) to help save the country’s decreasing bee population. It launched the campaign together with outdoor advertising giant JCDecaux. Six large wooden bee hotels, with drilled holes on the front, first appeared on the back of a north-facing billboard in Jarfalla in September.“Without pollination (授粉) from bees, a thirdof the food we eat would be threatened.” McDonald’s said. But it turns out that at least 30 percent of the country’s wild bee population is endangered, according to the fast-food chain. A big problem is that they lack places to live. Based on data released by Chalmers University of Technology, we know Sweden owns 274 species of bees, of which 37 species are bumblebees, and more than a third are decreasing or face the risk of decreasing. Their natural habitats have been damaged by factors including the changes of agricultural activities and fast urbanization (城市化). Fortunately, most bees are able to survive in urban habitats, like the bee hotels.Every McDonald’s authorized restaurant in Sweden will be allowed to order their own bee hotel billboards and design the messages by themselves, as the fast-food chain says. It is their hope that the number of hotels could grow to a greater extent in the near future. Great efforts in addition to that have been made by the company. On World Bee Day, May 20, it introduced “the world’s smallest McDonald’s”. McHive, which could function as an actual beehive (蜂箱). Designed by set designer Nilsson himself, the creation was sold for $10,000 at a charity fundraiser held for Ronald McDonald House Charities.Beehives can be found on the rooftops of some McDonald’s restaurants in Sweden, too. This took place in certain areas but is now followed by an increasing number of participants. More McDonald’s restaurants are making an effort to improve the living conditions of wild bees by removing the grass round their restaurants to grow flowers and plants instead.1. According to the passage, the challenge that wild bees are facing is ________A. the fast process of industry.B. the world's Large amount of trash.C. the rapid development of urbanization.D. the sharp growth of population.2. How does McDonald's help wild bees in Sweden?A. By providing shelters for bees.B. By offering food to bees.C. By advertising rescue activities.D. By putting up more billboards.3. What is the best title for the text?A. Wild bees in dangerB. The loss of bees’ habitatsC McDonald’s bee hotelsD. The protection of wild beesBAlaska—The American city Anchorage is recovering from a powerful earthquake Friday that damaged public buildings, homes and roads.The 7.0 earthquake caused buildings to slake. But there have been no reports of deaths, serious injuries or damage. Officials say the quake has not affected transportation of food and her supplies. “The ships are coming in on schedule, the supply lines are at this point working well,” the government told reporters Sunday.The Glenn Highway was probably the road hit hardest by the earthquake. It connects the state's largest city to other parts in the north. Traffic has been heavy and slow—moving since the quake. Drivers are being guided. Groups of workers are trying to rebuild areas where the quake left large holes in the road.People who are still nervous after the major quake have been more upset by more than 1, 700 aftershocks. “Anything that moves, you feel terrified”said David, whose home suffered structural(结构)damage, including a sunken foundation(地基). Actually, Alaska came up with strict building rules after a 9. 2 earthquake in 1964. That was the second most powerful earthquake on record.Government officials said a public health center promises that moneyfor medical treatment will continue to come. Mental healthy service(心理健康服务)is also available for people hurt by the disaster.Earthquake experts say there is a 4 percent chance of another 7. 0 earthquake or greater in the following week. "The chance is very small, but its not impossible, ” said the expert, Paul Caruso.4. What was the result of the earthquake?A. Buildings were damaged.B. Food supply was cut off.C. Many people were killedD. The ships could not come in.5. Why is the traffic slow on the Glenn Highway?A. Because small quakes hit the city.B. Because falling rocks are a danger.C. Because the highway is badly damaged.D. Because drivers are misled.6. What can you learn from Paul Caruso?A. Another greater earthquake is on the way.B. Chances still exists of another earthquake.C. It will be safe in the 1th week after the quake.D. There is no possibility for more quakes.7. Where can your possibly read the passage?A. Ina story book.B. In a travel journal.C. In a poster.D. In a newspaper.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 oreven 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 MusicDTo Rehan Staton, his childhood was a life of privilege — loving parents, a supportive big brother and a pleasant, private school education. Everything changed when his mother left the country and his father lost his job.He had to sleep with a heavy jacket on when it was cold. He was always hungry. He said he couldn't concentrate at school and would sleep during class. He went from straight. As to near the bottom of his class. A teacher told him he needed special education, which made him hate school.Staton spent his high school years as an excellent athlete, raining to become a professional boxer. He had won a lot of martial arts competitions.But a tragedy struck him in his senior year when Staton suffered serious tendonitis (肌腱炎), in both shoulders. He couldn’t lift either arm for months. His dream of becoming a professional player failed. He struggled to apply to colleges but was refused byall of them.Staton’s body slowly recovered from martial arts and he got a job as a rubbish collector. Many co-workers couldn't help but ask him a simple question, “What are you doing here? You’re smart. You are too young to be here. Go to college.” It was the first time someone outside his family had spoken highly of his intelligence. It wasthe co-workers thatem enedhim to return to school.Several co-workers put Staton in touch with a professor atBowieStateUniversity. The professor was impressed with their conversation and persuaded the admissions board to change its former decision.Going to college forced Staton’s older brother, Reggie, to drop out. They both knew someone had to be working full time along with their dad. It was a decision Reggie made on his own.After receiving a 4.0, Staton succeeded in becoming a student at theUniversityofMaryland. But he still had a long way to go to attend Harvard Law eventually...12. What finally changed Rehan Staton’s happy childhood?A. His brother’s losing the job.B. His serious health problem.C. His father’s sudden death.D. His mother’s leaving the country.13. What does the underlined word “em ened” in the fourth paragraph mean?A. Force.B. Direct.C. Encourage.D. Accompany.14. Why did Staton’s elder brother have to drop out of school?A. He wanted his brother to study further.B. His father asked him to leave school.C. He had lost interest in most lessons.D. He had to go out to find his mother.15. What will the writer mainly talk about next?A. What Rehan Staton planned to do after entering Harvard.B. How Rehan Staton managed to be admitted to Harvard.C. Why Rehan Staton decided to choose to go to Harvard.D. When Rehan Staton would be successful in Harvard Law.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。