高三下学期3月联考英语试题 (2)

湖南省九校2024届高三下学期第二次联考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Beijing People's Art Theater, arguably the most famous professional theater company in China, will present Teahouse by Lao She, which is the cornerstone of its repertory (剧目), as its New York City (NYC) appearance.Teahouse will play at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts in NYC from 27 Nov. 1 Dec. this year. The production will be performed in Mandarin Chinese with simultaneous (同时的) English translation through headphones.Teahouse is set in a typical, old Beijing teahouse and follows the lives of the owner and his customers through three stages in modern Chinese history, from approximately 1898 to 1948. It brings a cast of over sixty actors delivering their characteristic performance. Together, they reflected the changes in the then Chinese society through the Yutai Teahouse, a place where people from all walks of life came together.The production in NYC will be the final stop of a U. S. tour that has also included performances in Houston and Los Angeles. As a well-received classic in its homeland, Teahouse is a must-see for everyone interested in contemporary Chinese literature, and anyone interested in catching a glimpse of the remarkable changes in modern China within two hours and thirty minutes.Tickets are now available to purchase for the price of just $100 apiece (每人) at the booking office. You will enjoy a 5% discount off the price if you purchase through our website or app. For our local theatergoers who have bought our yearly plan, an extra 5% discount will also come your way.1．What can the audience enjoy while watching Teahouse?A. Classical Chinese music.B. Distinctive group performance.C. Grand stage sets.D. Translation on the screen.2．Who are most suited for this play?A. Devoted theatergoers.B. Literary critics.C. China enthusiasts.D. English speakers.3．How much does an out-of-town tourist need to pay for two tickets online?A. 180 dollars.B. 190 dollars.C. 195 dollars.D. 200 dollars.I was sitting in between my parents on a 15-hour flight from Toronto to Seoul, where Iwas going to negotiate a book project. My Airbnb had enough room for us all. So when my parents brought it up as a half-joke that they would come, too, I didn't think it was unreasonable.I was merely 8 when we embarked on our immigration journey. Korea was their country. They wouldn't need me there as they did in Canada. But the first week proved to be rough. We were upside down with the time change. My father announced that the first thing they wanted to do was visit my grandma's grave (坟墓) . We had discussed visiting a few relatives, but going to grandma's grave had never come up. It was starting: family obligations seized my work time. "You guys go, I said. While my father showered, my mother took me aside. "Your dad has always been counting the days for the moment when he can show her how well you grew up. "I laughed but I was deeply moved. So I decided to accompany them.As we approached the graveyard, I gathered some colored wildflowers from the parking lot and tied them with a long piece of grass. My parents got busy weeding around the headstone. "Your name is on the back, my father said. "See here?" I looked, and there was my Korean name carved beside those of my siblings and cousins. It felt odd to see our names on the headstone all of us, the living and dead, connected. I saw a link in a chain that stretches generations back.I didn't know how to tell them that the trip was amazing. I realized how I was intertwined with them, and they were interwoven into me. We don't belong to languages or countries. My grandma died only four months before we moved to Canada, when she was too frail (虚弱的) to make the trip. I hope she knows that we did take her, and that maybe all we have is each other.4．What was the main reason for the author's trip to Seoul?A. To visit grandma's graveyard.B. To have a family reunion.C. To work on a project.D. To accompany his parents.5．Why did the author initially decline to visit his grandma's grave?A. He was exhausted from the flight.B. He had work commitments.C. He liked visiting other relatives better.D. He preferred exploring alone.6．Why did the author's father want to take him to grandma's grave?A. To introduce the author to relatives.B. To fulfil a long-awaited wish.C. To observe a family ceremony.D. To help with weeding.7．What did the author realize during the trip?A. Never forget our home country.B. Family is a bridge to our future.C. The world is one big family.D. Home is the bond with people.Humans eat an astonishing amount of meat every year-some 800 billion pounds of it, enough flesh to fill roughly 28 million dump trucks. Our desire for meat, particularly in industrialized countries like the United States, is one reason why the planet is warming as fast as it is. Raising animals consumes a lot of land that could otherwise soak up carbon. Cows. sheep, and goats give out heat-trapping methane (甲烷) . And to grow the corn, soy, and other plants that those animals eat, farmers spray fertilizer that emits nitrous oxide (一氧化二氮) , another planet-warming gas.Cutting out meat sounds like an effective approach. But what would happen if everyone actually stopped eating meat tomorrow? Such a quick shift probably wouldn't cause the sortconsequence could be quite chaotic, causing different problems.Researchers say the economic damage caused by the sudden disappearance of meat would fall disproportionately on low-income countries with farming economies, like Niger or Kenya, where farming and raising livestock are critical sources of income. Getting rid of livestock overnight would not only deprive many people of essential nutrients, but also threaten food security, especially in regions like South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Besides, there's the issue of cultural damage. Taking away meat, according to Wilson Warren, a history professor at Western Michigan University, would do more than just deprive Americans of hot dogs and hamburgers and Italians of salami.Rejecting meat entirely, let alone immediately, isn't an ideal solution to the climate crisis. Dutkiewicz, a political economist at the Pratt Institute, suggested using guidelines established by the EAT-Lancet Commission, an international group of scientists who have designed a diet intended to give people the nutrients they need without destroying the planet.8．What can be inferred from the first paragraph?A. Feeding animals costs more than growing plants.B. The USA consumes the most meat annually.C. Meat consumption may increase global warming.D. Fertilizer should be banned around the world.9．What does the underlined word "turmoil" mean in paragraph 2?A. Prediction.B. Disorder.C. Pollution.D. Shortage. 10．Abandoning meat immediately might lead to ______.A. the global crisisB. improved well-beingC. cultural diversityD. food safety issues11．What might the author continue talking about?A. The declining meat industry.B. Specific diet suggestions.C. Global climate crisis.D. Farmers' protest.One of the world's greenest office buildings will formally open its doors this week. It's a project of the environmentally progressive Bullitt Foundation. Its ambition is bold: to showcase an entirely self-sustaining office building hoping that others will create similar projects.The first thing that strikes you about the new Bullitt Center is an emphasis on walking. "In a building this size, any place else in Seattle it would have two elevators. Here, the stairway is obvious and attractive," says Denis Hayes, CEO of the foundation. He explains there is an elevator, but it's well-hidden. The staircase encourages exercise and the concept helps cut down on energy use.This is one of dozens of visionary decisions that went into this building. "It has eyes, ears, a nervous system and a brain and it responds to its environment in a way that seeks to optimize (优化) things," he says. He points across the street to a mini weather station. It sends data to the building so it can decide what it should do to conserve energy."I think it's fair to say we were all a bit skeptical in the beginning, "says Chris Rogers, the founder of a firm in cooperation with the foundation. Rogers and the others set out to meet the ambitious goals of the Living Building Challenge, a green building standard set by local architects.Clearly this building is not for everyone. If you think of it as simply an office building, it was relatively pricey to design and build. But if you view it as a laboratory, an educational center and a bold effort to change how things are built, the calculation changes.Still, one could wonder, is it possible to build more with similar self-sustaining features at a reasonable cost? "If this building isn't reproducible, then this experiment will have failed, says Rogers. But if it is successful, he's optimistic others will follow the foundation's lead. Rogers points out that over the past couple of decades, many builders have been integrating green elements into their buildings.12．What motivates the designers to highlight the stairway?A. To beautify the building.B. To offer convenience.C. To hide the elevator.D. To conserve energy.13．Which description best summarizes the Bullitt Center according to paragraph 3?A. A living organism.B. A first responder.C. A brain system.D. A data base.14．Which argument does Chris Rogers hold probably?A. It is reasonable to hold doubt in the building's future.B. The building has been inspired by previous efforts.C. The reproduction of the building is crucial.D. The building stands for a progressive force.15．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Look Inside The World's Greenest BuildingB. The Outlook For Green Buildings Is PromisingC. How Can We Build More Green Buildings?D. Will This Super Green Building Be Copied?二、七选五16．Those who consciously focus on each inhalation (吸气) and exhalation (呼气) could gain some impressive health benefits, especially for those that struggle with meditation (冥想) .A new controlled study among 108 participants (divided into two groups: breathing and meditation) found that over the course of a month, five minutes of daily breath techniques provided similar benefits to mood and anxiety as five minutes of meditation.①______The study suggests breathing exercises may be a more "effective and powerful" mental health tool than meditation in the treatment of anxiety.②______Those who spent five minutes working on their breath each day showed the most stress relief at the end of the month, with day-on-day improvements in their mental and physiological health.What's more, the study tested three different breathing techniques. ③______Participants who were asked to practice cyclic sighing-when exhalations are pronounced and prolonged-showed greater improvements than those who were asked to practice box breathing-when inhalation, a pause, and exhalation all match in duration—or cyclic hyperventilation (强力呼吸)—when inhalations are longer and exhalations are shorter.Previous studies have shown that inhalations increase heart rate while exhalations decrease it. Perhaps that's why cyclic sighing is so effective in relaxing the body and mind. Box breathing, on the other hand, is often used by military personnel to remain calm. ④______As humans, we never fully have control over our bodies. ⑤______ Practicing a moment of control, even simply to sigh, could be just what the doctor ordered.A. One of them seemed to perform the best.B. That is a reality which shouldn't go unnoticed.C. Each of the techniques showed the same benefit.D. Cyclic hyperventilation, on occasion, is used to relieve panic.E. In fact, participants from the breathing group were even better off.F. During the study, participants reported on their mood and vital signs.G. There's something about controlled breathing that seems to set it apart.三、完形填空（15空）Power of Perseverance (毅力)When David was in high school, he faced bullying (欺负) from his schoolmates, whichovercoming his difficulties.After graduation, David had a dream of becoming a successful businessman. However,opportunities for growth and success.17．A. prepare B. bet C. struggle D. run18．A. doubt B. ability C. average D. circumstance19．A. inspired B. defeated C. concerned D. touched20．A. fame B. growth C. survival D. escape21．A. complained B. thought C. trembled D. persevered22．A. energy B. ambition C. connection D. courage23．A. launched B. polished C. expanded D. rebuilt24．A. unsteadily B. surely C. suddenly D. likely25．A. take up B. take in C. take off D. take over26．A. hurried B. stole C. developed D. broke27．A. willpower B. productivity C. luck D. creativity28．A. stepping-stone B. milestone C. flashlight D. roadblock29．A. require B. motivate C. remind D. guide30．A. journey B. focus C. vision D. interest31．A. fantasy B. right C. belief D. potential四、短文填空32．Chinese ancient civilisation has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in ①______ (it) history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.At the ②______ (begin), written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu animal bones and shells on which symbols ③______ (carve) by ancient Chinese people.By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols ④______ (become) a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided⑤______ (geographical) , leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of ⑥______Qin Dynasty.Emperor Qinshihuang unified the seven major states into one ⑦______ (unite) country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. Today, no matter where Chinese people live or ⑧______ dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.Written Chinese has also become an important means ⑨______which China's present is connected with its past. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen as an art form. ⑩______ (know) as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.五、书面表达33．假如你在一个网络论坛上发现外国网友提出了一个英语问题:"What do you want to do most with AI (人工智能)? ",请你用英语进行回复, 内容包括:1.回答问题；2.简述理由。

湖北省八市联考2024届高三下学期3月联考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解With so many options for short, beautiful walks in Queenstown, you are truly spoiled for choice. Here's a list of local picks that will help you discover the best walks around Queenstown, a walkers' paradise, for every age and ability.Tiki TrailFor one of the best views of Queenstown and a decent workout, climb the Tiki Trail up to the Skyline Gondola building. Starting at the base of the Gondola, the Tiki Trail winds its way steeply through trees towards the lookout at the top.Choose to hike back to Queenstown. Or if the climb has gotten the better of you, sit back, relax and catch a ride in the Skyline Gondola.Queenstown GardensThe Queenstown Gardens Trail is a wheelchair-accessible trail just a few minutes from central Queenstown. The flat, easy track has spectacular views of Lake Whakatipu, Cecil Peak, and Walter Peak and the manicured gardens are beautiful year-round.You could spend hours here exploring the rose gardens or playing disc golf. If you're tight on time, the loop around the shore of Lake Whakatipu takes less than an hour to complete.Arrow River TrailStarting in historic Arrowtown, a walk along the Arrow River Trail is a must-do for any visitor to Queenstown.The track will have you filling your camera memory, especially in autumn due to the explosion of colours on the trees. From here, you can cross the bridge and walk back along the riverside or go back the way you came. Back in Arrowtown, it's lovely to walk along the river and amongst the trees before rejoining Arrowtown's quaint streets to admire the caféculture, discover the region's history or grab a pint in the sunshine.Ben Lomond TrackBen Lomond will greet you from the moment you arrive in town. Not for the faint-hearted or inexperienced, this demanding climb is a full-day mission with a spectacular reward.Walkers aiming for the summit should be fully equipped and allow six to eight hours, depending on the conditions. Be prepared for snow and ice above the bush line from April toNovember.1．Which place is a better choice for the disabled?A. Tiki Trail.B. Arrow River Trail.C. Queenstown Gardens.D. Ben Lomond Track.2．What can visitors do in Arrow River Trail?A. Appreciate the rose fragrance.B. Experience demanding climb.C. Have a bird-eye view of Queenstown.D. Learn about the local history.3．What is the purpose of the passage?A. To compare things.B. To inform readers.C. To uncover the unseen.D. To warn readers."Hello. You are you and I am I. We are people, also known as humans. This makes us different from most of the things on Earth. "This fairly straightforward observation is the opening spread of Like, written by Annie Barrows. It establishes a somewhat odd yet matter-of-fact tone with a young boy addressing the reader.following spread, which carefully thinks about the ways in which people are different from one specific thing on Earth, "We are not at all like tin cans. We are not shaped like tin cans. We cannot hold tomato sauce like tin cans. If you open up our lids, nothing good happens. We are not at all like tin cans. "The target audience will no doubt be amused, as was I, and perhaps reassured.Like next matches people with the swimming pools, "We are a little bit more like a swimming pool than a tin can. We have water and chemicals and dirt inside us. But unlike a swimming pool we don't have people splashing around inside us. "Mushrooms, we learn, differ from tin cans and swimming pools by being alive, and by growing and reproducing-human traits, too! Mushrooms, however, don't have mouths and brains. But wait: Hyenas have all that. "They run around really fast, like we do... But hyenas don't say words. They don't tell stories. They don't get embarrassed, even when they're caught eating something off the ground.Where to go from there? "Look at all these people, the text exclaims over the illustration full of people of seemingly every size, shape, color, age and means of mobility. "They are not exactly like us. But they are more like us than they are different.""I am more like you than I am like most of the things on Earth, the narrator concludes. "I'm glad. I'd rather be like you than a mushroom"-an appealing and inarguable understanding.4．What does the underlined word "quizzical" mean in the second paragraph?A. Definite.B. Consistent.C. Unusual.D. Ambiguous. 5．According to the passage, which of the following is most like humans?A. Hyenas.B. Tin cans.C. Mushrooms.D. Swimming pools. 6．How is the writer's idea mainly developed in the passage?A. By describing in details.B. By making comparisons.C. By analyzing causes and effects.D. By presenting problems and solutions. 7．Where is the text most probably taken from?A. An animal encyclopedia.B. A story entry.C. A philosophical textbook.D. A book review.The hens look up at me from their nesting boxes. They seem slightly annoyed but unsurprised. A child runs up, pushes one of the chickens aside, and snatches two eggs. Around me, a half-dozen more children and adults collect eggs while a half-dozen others hand-feed dried mealworms to birds flocking around our ankles. I reach for an egg from an empty nest. There is something perfect about the way it fits warmly in the palm of my hand before I transfer it into a pretty wire basket provided to me by my hosts.The egg harvest is a brief, carefully designed agritourism experience offering an experience of the labor rather than just having a bite of food. Snatching a few eggs and uprooting a few vegetables on the farm tour don't constitute a full day's work, but it is also a useful reminder that food doesn't just magically appear on restaurant plates and grocery store shelves. Of course, visitors can take those eggs home or bring them to the on-farm restaurant, Clay, where a chef will use them to prepare breakfast.A few centuries of industrialization, urbanization, and globalization have collected people into cities, but the attraction of the countryside has always remained. In the new urban-centered world, enterprising farmers have found plenty of opportunities to sell their rural lifestyle along with their crops. Italy promoted the modern model for combining agriculture and tourism in the wake of World War II, when the national government encouraged rural populations to continue producing food rather than move to urban areas in search of more profitable jobs.Agritourism acts as an umbrella term for a wide variety of activities that take place on farms, including farmstays, where guests sleep on-site. For varying investments of time, energy, and money, anyone can engage in our farming system, giving consumers a peek behind the farm-to-table world.8．Why does the author describe children and adults collecting eggs in the beginning?A. To introduce agritourism.B. To describe the use of eggs.C. To show the innocence of the children.D. To emphasize the happiness of the children and adults.9．What is accessible to consumers in agritourism activities?A. Engaging in planting vegetables in person.B. Doing some simple but meaningful farm-work.C. Enjoying some self-made egg products on the farm.D. Clarifying the farm-to-table concept through practice.10．What can you learn from the last two paragraphs?A. The appeal of rural life gradually fade away due to industrialization.B. The desire to search for more well-paid jobs accelerated the speed of agritourism.C. Italian government's calls contributed a lot to the trend of moving from villages to cities.D. Promising farmers were dedicated to promoting their lifestyle along with agricultural products.11．What is the author's attitude toward agritourism?A. Doubtful.B. Dismissive.C. Supportive.D. Sympathetic.Chinese scientists have created a breakthrough fibre that can be woven into warm, lightweight clothing using aerogel, a thermal insulation (热绝缘) material mainly used in the aerospace industry.Aerogel, notable for their performance and durability, could have various applications. As the world's lightest solid material, it has long been valued for its thermal insulation properties. Traditional aerogel, made by replacing the liquid in aerogel with air, is extraordinarily light, resembling a solid cloud of smoke. Its high porosity (多孔性) gives it exceptional heat resistance, but this also makes it fragile and challenging to process, limiting its use in civilian applications.But now, researchers at Zhejiang University have overcome aerogel's fragility and designed an encapsulated aerogel fibre ( EAF) with similar thermal insulation mechanisms-after being inspired by the structure of polar bear hair.The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation as well as Nasa have used EAF in Mars rovers, which endure extreme temperatures ranging from thousands of degrees during the Martian landing to -130 degrees Celsius -202 degrees Fahrenheit on the planet'ssurface.In an experiment, a volunteer wore textiles (纺织品) made of EAF, down, wool, and cotton in a-20 degree Celsius environment. The surface temperatures of these materials were 3.5 degrees, 3.8 degrees, 7.2 degrees, and 10. 8 degrees respectively, indicating the superior insulation of EAF. They showed the practicality of EAF by weaving a jumper and comparing its thermal insulation to common textile materials.As well as being strong and stretchable, EAF can also be washed and dyed, improving its use in practical applications. Traditional silica aerogel will absorb water and collapse on itself. As a result, it quickly loses its thermal insulation qualities in wet or humid environments. However, EAF maintains its performance even after machine washing.Professor Zhang Xuetong of the Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, highlighted the potential of the aerogel fibres in advanced thermal textiles. As well as its potential for civilian use, EAF fibre also holds promise for industries that are already familiar with aerogels. "EAF textiles feature excellent thermal insulation and multifunction and have great potential in areas such as military uniforms and spacesuits in extremely cold environments, "professor Zhang noted in a paper. However, he also noted the gap between existing technology and capacity for mass production. "Challenges exist regarding how to develop fast spinning technology and resolve the continuous fabrication that is necessary for mass production.12．What is the characteristic of traditional aerogel?A. It can be easily processed.B. It is resistant to high temperatures.C. It is a solid cloud of smoke.D. It can effectively insulate electricity. 13．What is EAF's advantage in enduring extreme temperature based on?A. Research statistics.B. Public comments.C. Scientific prediction.D. Commercial reports.14．Professor Zhang Xuetong's study found that mass production could be possible if？A. advancement is made in thermal textilesB. there exists need for continuous fabricationC. barriers in fast spinning technology are overcomeD. aerogel's strengths and weaknesses get balanced15．What is the text mainly about?A. The development of aerogel fibre.B. The potential use of biomimetic fibre.C. Great breakthrough in aerospace industry.D. China's newly-woven clothing made from aerogel.二、七选五16．Have you ever noticed how some people can effortlessly talk to anyone they meet, no matter how different their backgrounds are? Or have you seen that one person who always offends someone, no matter what the topic of conversation is? These two scenes show how we can differ in our abilities to interact, get along with, and relate to others around us. ①After years of academic research and development, this social competency is now commonly referred to as "social intelligence". Do you want to improve your social intelligence? Here are great ideas with which to get started.Listen well and pay attentionPractice active listening so that you can fully engage and communicate with others. ②It is natural to want to respond to that text message that pops up on your phone immediately, even when you're in the middle of a face-to-face conversation. Give people your full attention when speaking with them. ③Watch out for body language④ Even if they aren't saying so, their feelings are truly revealed. Try to tune in to what the other person is saying "physically". In the same way, be aware of your own body language and how you are presenting yourself. If you slouch and appear physically uninterested during a conversation, it may make the speakers lose confidence in what they are saying, resulting in a negative interaction.Show that you careIf you sense that someone is upset, or if someone tells you they are going through some difficulties, show them you truly care. ⑤A. Life is often fast paced, with many digital distractions.B. Often, people's gestures will tell us a great deal about how they are feeling.C. Sharing other people's feelings can help you connect at a more meaningful level.D. People like to feel heard, and it will help you develop worthwhile relationships.E. The speaker fails to deliver a clear and objective message during his presentation.F. Engaging in a meaningful conversation can reduce loneliness and help reconnect with others.G. In the same way that we vary in traditional academic competencies, we can vary in how socially competent we are.三、完形填空（15空）By the time he was 24 years old, Imran Nuri quit his job in a bold move, and emptied hisunfamiliar people. I'm asking them for pieces of life advice about things they wish they knewtime with our family.In Colorado Springs, Colorado, a man in his 50s who had stage 4 terminal cancer toldIn Tillamook, Oregon, a waitress-a college student-told him, "Whether it's changingstep back and reevaluating your past choices. Just do what you think to be right.taught a lot. Now he always puts himself in other people's shoes even when a person sees the17．A. plan B. policy C. initiative D. trick18．A. acquaintances B. residents C. strangers D. peers 19．A. embraced B. inquired C. misunderstood D. known20．A. picture B. navigate C. enrich D. interpret21．A. cracked up B. backed away C. set out D. knocked off22．A. generous B. wrong C. pleasant D. selfish23．A. dismiss B. accompany C. consult D. beat24．A. courageous B. stupid C. unforgettable D. glorious25．A. sailing B. hiking C. driving D. wandering26．A. occasionally B. permanently C. later D. earlier27．A. finally B. excitedly C. instantly D. hesitantly28．A. potential B. nature C. connection D. competition29．A. admire B. reward C. forgive D. fault30．A. wisdom B. fortune C. confidence D. perseverance31．A. objectively B. differently C. selectively D. randomly四、短文填空32．Welcome to springtime in Hangzhou, a medium-sized city of eight million people in Zhejiang Province, and home ①the Lamborghini of China's green tea market: Longjing, known in English as Dragon Well. I'm here to watch the spring rush in action: over a few short weeks in March and April, planters will race against the sunrise ② (pick) the early spring harvest, earning them ③ sizable amount of their annual income.High-end Dragon Well, ④ (taste) like spring's first green vegetables accented by chestnuts ⑤ roast with sugar, can sell for 15 to over a hundred dollars an ounce. Like coffee and wine, this tea has its obsessives, the kind of people ⑥ dig into details like the day when a tea was plucked and which side of a hill it came from.So it goes in China, where tea is ⑦ (day) necessity. But when outsiders try to learn ⑧ all the fuss is about, they're usually confused by the ⑨ (complex) of fine tea, and a marketplace filled with misinformation doesn't do much to help. That's why I've made the journey to Hangzhou myself to learn how and why this little leaf from a plain-looking bush ⑩ (drive) a whole economy wild.五、书面表达33．假定你是李华，你的笔友Jack因高三学习压力增大，总为一些小事对家长或同学发脾气，为此他很懊恼，希望得到你的帮助。

2023-2024学年河北省石家庄地区五县联合体高三下学期3月联考英语试题Broadway International FestivalAbout this event:Join us for an incredible celebration of diversity and culture at the Broadway International Festival! This grand event is to take place on the streets of Broadway and will transform the heart of Sacramento into a multicultural grand gathering.This event will show an incredible lineup (阵容) of global cuisine, a fascinating fashion show, exciting live music, and culturally rich performances by local artists. Explore our unique multicultural marketplace, where there are a variety of crafts and treasures from around the world. Additionally, take time to refresh yourself in the health and wellness space and let the kids have fun in the kid zone. The Broadway International Festival is a one-of-a-kind experience in an energetic and inclusive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration!Festival and Block Party:The Broadway International Festival is a two-part event that offers both a daytime festival and an evening block party. The festival will run from 10 am to 7 pm, providing enough time to explore and enjoy all the festivities. Admission to the festival is free and open to all.As the sun sets, the block party will kick off at 7 pm, transforming the festival atmosphere into an unforgettable experience until 11 pm. Please note that the block party requires a separate ticket, which will be available for purchase.Don’t miss this opportun ity to be a part of the Broadway International Festival! Mark your calendars and join us on Broadway Street on November 4, from 16th to 18th Street, in Sacramento, California. Come to enjoy the global feast and make unforgettable memories at this unique multicultural event.1. What can people do on the festival?A．Perform with local artists. B．Pay a visit to a book fair.C．Explore the origin of festivals. D．Enjoy a feast of food and culture.2. What can we know about the block party?A．It is only open to adults. B．It charges admission fees.C．It offers a calendar as a gift. D．It lasts about nine hours.3. Where might this text appear?A．In an academic journal. B．In an art textbook.C．On an online event notice board. D．In a legend about festivals.“Thank you for applying for the position,” the email read. “Your application has not been successful. We wish you every success in securing a suitable position in the future.” I received the email 2 weeks after an interview.When I read it, I felt disappointed and angry. I’d spent hours preparing for the interview and in the end, I didn’t even know why I wasn’t successful! “How can I adapt my job search approach if I don’t know what went wrong?”The value of that kind of feedback (反馈) became obvious to me a few months later. After applying for a job at a consulting company, I spent months working my way through the interview process before getting a phone call. “Unfortunately, we decided to offer the job to someone else,” the voice said. Again, the feeling I got from that rejection email appeared. But the conversation wasn’t over. “Would you like to hear feedback from us?” the company representative asked.The representative went on to tell me I hadn’t clearly shown my motivation for applying for the position and why I wanted to work for the company. The feedback was tough to hear. But I quickly realized they were right. After completing my Ph. D. in Germany, my top priority had been to find a position in Poland. So I wasn’t very selective about what I had applied for. The job at the consulting company was something I could do, but I didn’t feel passionate about it—and that was clearly shown in the interview process.From then on, I only pursued the jobs that I was passionate about. In my applications, I also began stating more clearly why I wanted that job. Soon the approach paid off. I got an offer for a postdoc position in Poland that I was truly excited about.Now, when early-career scientists interview for positions in my lab, I keep that experience in mind. If they don’t get the position, I will tell them why and what they can do to improve their job applications going forward.4. What did the author expect to read in the rejection email?A．Reasons for failure. B．Useful guidelines.C．Encouraging words. D．Sincere apologies.5. How did the author feel when receiving the call at first?A．Embarrassed. B．Discouraged. C．Nervous. D．Guilty.6. What made the author lose a second chance to land a job?A．His inexperience in consulting. B．An overstatement of his capability.C．His lack of passion for the position. D．His bad performance in the interview.7. Which words can best describe the author as a postdoc?A．Devoted and ambitious. B．Knowledgeable and modest.C．Courageous and warm-hearted. D．Responsible and thoughtful.English is increasingly used as a global language of instruction in higher education, known as English Medium Instruction or EMI. The aim is that a student taking a course in English should learn just aswell as a student studying in their first language. But a new study involving 2,263 Swedish students now casts doubt on this assumption.When these students registered for an introductory course in programming, they were randomly divided into two groups, either an English or a Swedish version of the course. The course was entirely digital and self-paced. Students’ performance was measured based on the number of correctly answered test questions and on how many left the course without completing it. When the researchers compared the number of questions answered correctly, they found that those studying in Swedish gave the correct answers to 73 percent more questions in the test.“It’s important to remember that the only difference here is the language of instruction. The fact that the students on the Swedish-language course performed significantly better indicates that the use of English as the language of instruction can have a negative impact on learning under certain circumstances,” says Olle Bälter, one of the researchers from KTH Royal Instit ute of Technology.When the researchers measured the student completion rate on the course, the results were confirmed;25 percent more students dropped out of the English-language course.The study now raises issues about the advantages and disadvantages of having such a large proportion (比例) of teaching at universities and higher education institutions in English, something that is common in Sweden as well as in other countries where English is not the first language for the majority of the population.“It’s important to remember that a single study shouldn’t be used as the basis for a reform of the language or teaching policy in higher education. However, we believe the results from this research can contribute to a more informed discussion about the consequences of using English as the language of instruction,” says Bälter.8. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 2?A．How the study is conducted. B．What courses the students choose.C．What information is needed. D．How the students are grouped.9. What aspect is different between the courses taken by the two groups of students?A．The questions for students. B．The content difficulty.C．The teaching language. D．The class size.10. What is the result of using EMI in higher education?A．It reduces the dropout rate. B．It changes the focus of teaching.C．It leads to poorer learning outcomes. D．It helps improve the students’ English. 11. What is Bälter’s attitude toward the result of the study?A．Indifferent. B．Positive C．Doubtful. D．Negative.The animal kingdom is dotted with species that give birth to spotted young, from deer to birds and fish. Even species that we don’t typically associate with spots, such as lions, wear the pattern as babies, only to lose it later in life.But what purpose do these spots serve, and why do only some species seem to have them? Kiyoko Gotanda, a biologist at Brock University, said it is likely so common because spots are useful in keeping babies hidden from their enemies.Spotted young tend to be more common in species that live in habitats with some three-dimensional structures, Gotanda noted, and less common in environments that are uniform or featureless. Indeed, baby seals born on pack ice are pure white, and develop spots only when they leave the ice for rocky beaches. But in habitats with some cover, spots function as the sunlight passing through leaves or tall grass, making an animal hard to be discovered in its background.“It is not as overt a pattern as something like a stick insect that becomes something else entirely, which can be clearly identified. But spots do create these three-dimensional effects that help some species hide better,” said Gotanda.In other rarer cases, spots actually help babies stand out. Young garibaldi — orange marine fish found along the coast of California and Mexico — have bright-blue spots that advertise their lowly status to highly territorial (有地盘意识的) males. As the fish grow and start to engage in the social order, their spots fade.In fact, many species grow out of their spots, and th e reasons aren’t entirely understood. According to Gotanda, patterning is typically considered more energetically costly to produce than a single, solid color. But spots don’t take a lot of energy to grow and maintain at least in the case of white spots. There must be other reasons to explain their loss, he said.12. Where are spotted baby animals more likely to appear according to Paragraph 3?A．In the desert. B．On the ice. C．In the forest. D．In the lake13. What does the underlined word “overt” in Paragr aph 4 probably mean?A．Obvious. B．Strange. C．Hidden. D．Complex.14. Which statement might Gotanda agree with?A．Animals with spots on the body are more energetic.B．Spotted animals often exist in uniform surroundings.C．The growth of animal spots will consume lots of energy.D．There are more to explore about the loss of animal spots.15. What can be the best title for the text?A．How Are Spots Protecting Baby Animals?B．Why Do So Many Baby Animals Have Spots?C．Where Can You Find Baby Animals with Spots?D．What Causes the Loss of Spots on Baby Animals?Many people feel anxious in situations that are stressful to them. For example, they may feel anxious about taking tests, meeting new people, or speaking in class. 16 But it’s best to learn how to cope. Here are several tips that can help you through anxious moments:Start with a “growth” mindset. Some people have a fixed mindset. They might think, “This is how I am.” 17 They think they are the way they are. But brain science has shown that with a growth mindset, people can get better at just about everything—with effort and practice. That includes reducing anxiety.18 When you’re anxious, you might tell yourself things like, “I can’t do this!” or “What if I mess this up?” Instead, plan to tell yourself something that could help you face the moment with a bit of courage like, “I can do this!” or “It’s OK to feel anxious. I can do this anyway.”Notice how anxiety affects your body. When you’re anxious, do you feel “butterflies” in your stomach? Sweaty palms? Shaky hands? A faster heartbeat? These physical feelings can be uncomfortable but they aren’t harmful. You can cope. You don’t have to push the feelings away. 19Face the situation—don’t wait for anxiety to go away. You might think that you’l l put off speaking in class or talking to that new person until you no longer feel anxious about it. But it doesn’t work that way. 20Learning to cope with anxiety takes time, patience, and practice. Most of all it takes being willing to face anxiety. St art with one small step. The more you practice, the better you’ll get at lowering anxiety.Molly has a kidney (肾脏) disease. But she lived a healthy life until recently when her _________ worsened. Her doctors informed her that she would need a kidney transplant (移植).Worried how it would _________ her 15-year-old daughter if the worst happened, Molly turned to social media _________ a donor.Kristi replied to her _________, saying, “How do I figure out if I am a _________?”Six years ago, Kristi saved the life of Molly’s father John when he suffered a heart attack. Later, Kristi _________ John on Facebook to check on his condition. John’s daughter, Molly, then sent Kristi a friend request to _________ thank her. The two have remained in contact online ever since.When Kristi saw Molly’s social post for _________, she felt eager to help the family once again. Molly recalled that Kristi _________ her with a call and said, “‘Hey, I’ve got your kidney here.’”After a series of tests, doctors determined that Kristi would __________ a donor match for Molly. The transplant proceeded with __________.“Kristi gave me back my life. I’m really __________,” Molly said.The Foundation for a Better Life and PassItOn believe that Kristi is a hero. She gave a father and daughter the most __________ gift of all: the gift of life. Her __________ action is a perfect example of the value of selflessness. Help us __________ her by sharing this inspiring story.21.A．life B．finance C．injury D．condition22.A．warn B．guide C．impact D．assist23.A．in charge of B．in search of C．in front of D．in need of24.A．post B．decision C．question D．advertisement 25.A．transformer B．planter C．winner D．match26.A．looked out for B．took pride in C．reached out to D．looked forwardto27.A．publicly B．personally C．timely D．frequently28.A．help B．company C．advice D．convenience29.A．upset B．surprised C．threatened D．annoyed30.A．make B．prepare C．find D．bring31.A．doubt B．amazement C．pressure D．success32.A．sorry B．relieved C．grateful D．confident33.A．precious B．popular C．impossible D．unexpected34.A．secret B．caring C．humble D．normal35.A．serve B．contact C．protect D．celebrate阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2023-2024学年重庆好教育联盟高三下学期3月联考英语试题1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Mother and son. B．Husband and wife. C．Father and daughter.2. What might the woman be good at?A．Looking after kids.B．Taking care of elderly people.C．Teaching people how to find a job.3. Which country does the man want to go to?A．England. B．France. C．Brazil.4. When is the project supposed to be finished?A．At 12:00. B．At 11:00. C．Before 10:00.5. What would the man like to do?A．Return a ticket to the woman.B．Cancel his reservation.C．Buy a plane ticket.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6. Why will the speakers have a meeting?A．To improve the project. B．To check a project. C．To confirm the design.7. When will the speakers meet?A．At 8:00, Friday. B．At 9:00, Friday. C．At 9:00, Tuesday.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8. Where does the woman live?A．In Apartment 205. B．In Apartment 305. C．In Apartment 503. 9. Why does the woman call the man?A．Her fridg e doesn’t work again.B．Her air conditioner is out of order.C．She doesn’t know how to cook.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2024届四川省成都市高三下学期第二次联考英语试卷(高频考点)一、听力选择题1. What is the man now?A．An accountant.B．A teacher.C．A musician.2. Where probably are the speakers?A．In a library.B．In a computer lab.C．In an office.3. Where did the woman go before the meal?A．To her home.B．To a cinema.C．To a cafe.4.A．She didn’t like it at all.B．She thought it was very easy.C．She thought it was too hard for her to follow.D．She thought the instructor was very good.5. How many people will have dinner together tomorrow night?A．Two.B．Three.C．Four.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What does Bob do when shopping?A．Buy what he likes.B．Buy cheap things.C．Overlook the prices.2. In which aspect does Lily probably spend the most?A．Clothes.B．Eating.C．Housing.3. How much money does Bob spend on clothes a month?A．$2, 000.B．$1, 500.C．$500.7. 听下面一段长对话，回答小题。

1. Where are the speakers?A．In the man’s house.B．In a clothing store.C．In a design company.2. What does the woman say about her business?A．It focuses on personal needs.B．It only provides formal clothing.C．It attracts mainly young customers.3. When will the wedding take place?A．In one week.B．In four weeks.C．In one year.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题L 5分，满分30分）Don't be joking. If s time to your business.A. set outB. take upC. goonD. get downIt is not only blind men who make such stupid mistakes. People who can see sometimes act.A. just foolishlyB. less foolishlyC. as foolishlyD. so foolishly—What's up? You look worried.一Well, I on the problem for 5 hours but I haven't got a single clue.A. have workedB. workedC. will workD. have been working1.— What does the sign over there read?—“No person smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in this area.”A. willB. shallC. mayD. must——Could I ask you a private question?--Sure,A. pardon meB. go aheadC. good ideaD. forget itAll color fades,under the impact of direct sunlight.A・ especiallyB. eventuallyC. appropriately D. merely2.I think that this is the best mobile phone available in the world. No other one can it.A. compareB. matchC. produceD. winThe world's leading thinkers and policymakers examine what's come apart in the past year, and what willdefine the year ahead, A. evaluate B. innovateC・ anticipate D. regulate3.—Ken,, but your radio is going too loud.—Oh, I'm sorry. Fil turn it down right now.A. I hate to say itB. It doesn't hurt to askand frogs get killed as a result of drinking poisoned water while7 > (eat) poison-killed insects.Something must be done as soon as possible 8. （save） frogs. If we don't punish those 9. sell and kill frogs to make money, then one day all of uslO.（punish） by nature for failing to keep them.第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）（10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文，文中共有10处语言错误, 每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

安徽省“江南十校”2023-2024学年高三下学期3月联考英语试题一、听力选择题1.A．Work in groups.B．Give presentations.C．Turn in their homework.D．Check their answers.2. Where did this conversation most probably take place？A．In a kitchen B．In a garden C．At a picnic3. Who organized the party?A．Eric.B．Janet.C．Sandy.4. What did the man feel grateful for?A．The team work.B．Some recommendations.C．His research.5. What will the man do today?A．Meet his friends.B．Clean his room.C．Go boating.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What does the man suggest the woman do at first?A．See a film.B．Go for a walk.C．Turn on the air conditioner.2. What sport does the woman do regularly?A．Climbing.B．Jogging.C．Swimming.3. What is the man going to do next Saturday?A．Hold a party.B．Clean his house.C．Go to the bookstore.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Where most probably are the speakers?A．In New Orleans.B．In New York.C．In Tokyo.2. What company does the man work with?A．A trading company.B．A newspaper.C．A bookstore.3. How long did the woman stay in Tokyo last time?A．Two years.B．A month.C．A week.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

广东省2023届高三下学期3月大联考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读知道Four Great Explorers in HistoryChristopher ColumbusItalian (1451-1506)Christopher Columbus did not discover" America, contrary to popular belief. However, he came across the continent rather accidentally while taking what he thought was a shortcut from Europe to Asia. Despite others landing there first, Columbus made Europeans more aware of this New World, leading to increased contact between the lands and ultimately the development of the modern Western world.Ferdinand MagellanPortuguese (1480-1521)Ferdinand Magellan had a dream; to visit the Maluku Islands. Magellan set off with five ships and more than 200 men, heading west via South America. Unaware how vast the Pacific was, they faced great challenges and many died. The remaining crew reached the islands, where Magellan was shot with a poisoned arrow in a fight with Mactan people, and died in 1521. Only one ship and 18men from Magellan's crew made it back to Spain. Francis DrakeEnglish (1540-1596)On becoming a ship's captain in his 20s, Francis Drake was on his way to fulfilling his dream of finding an undiscovered land in the Pacific. Drake's travels took him to the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico before finally starting a secret expedition to the western coast of North America. His circumnavigation(环球航行) helped identify the true geography of our planet.Roald AmundsenNorwegian (1872-1928)His heart set on exploring the Aretic, Roald Amundsen quit university and began his adventures via land, sea and air, first sailing through the Northwest Passage. Beaten to the North Pole, Amundsen was determined to be the first to reach the South Pole, and he was. Subsequently crossing the Arctic by air, Amundsen became one of the greatest polar explorers.1、Who contributed to the first continuous contact between Europe and America?A. Christopher Columbus.B. Ferdinand Magellan.C.Francis Drake.D. Roald Amundsen.2、When did the explorer shot with a poisoned arrow die?A. In 1506.B. In 1521.C. In 1596.D.In 1928.3、What was Roald Amundsen's achievement?A.He was the first to explore the Arctic.B.He was the first man to reach the North Pole.C.He was the first man to reach the South Pole.D. He was the first to sail through the Northeast Passage.The first thing Megan Warfield did was get out of her damaged car. Returning home from an event in honor of her late father, Warfield's car was involved in a pile-up collision in Baltimore, MD, where she is a volunteer firefighter. Noticing that one of the other cars had overturned, Warfield rushed to help calm the woman trapped inside."I started to climb in there with her, but then I was like, 'What are you doing? You're nine months pregnant,' " she said. "I ended up holding onto her to keep her in place because I wasn't sure of her injuries at the time."Megan Warfield was "just a week or so shy of her due date" when the crash occurred. And the crash apparently sent her into labor.Ignoring increasingly painful contractions(收缩), Warfield kept the trapped woman calm and ensured that she stayed in place so as not to risk worsening any injuries. When the emergency responders arrived, among them was V olunteer Paramedic Josh Daugherty, Warfield's friend. Daugherty gave aid not only to the injured woman but sent Warfield by ambulance to hospital, where, several hours later, she gave birth to her third child.According to the US Fire Administration, of the active firefighting personnel, more than half, 53percent, are volunteer firefighters. A volunteer firefighter is an unpaid professional who saves people from fires and other emergency situations. They're in charge of responding to emergency calls, putting out and preventing the spread of fires, and administering first aid to people with injuries. They may help keep people safe during and after house and building fires, car accidents, forest fires, and dangerous material incidents. All volunteer firefighters must pass strict training to become qualified.While she was pregnant, Warfield worked at the desk in her volunteer fire department. Now that she's given birth, she is already planning her return to the field.4、What did Warfield do when she got out of her damaged car?A.She called an ambulance and waited for help.B. She called her friend to take her to hospital.C.She helped calm the woman trapped in a car.D. She performed first aid to the injured woman.5、What do the underlined words "due date" in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Childbirth date.B.Father's funeral date.C. Date for becoming a career firefighter.D. Date for signing up for a volunteer firefighter.6、What can we know about volunteer firefighters?A. They do less dangerous work.B.They work without being paid.C.They need not pass strict training.D.They make up the majority of the staff.7、Which of the following can best describe Warficld?A. Kind and ambitious.B. Heroie and selfless.C. Serious and clever.D.Confident amd brave."Goblin mode" has been chosen by the public as the 202X Oxford word of the year. The term, which refers to "a type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent (放纵的), lazy, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations", has become the first word of the year to have been decided by public vote.Given a choice of three words, narrowed down by lexicographers(词典编辑者) from Oxford University Press (OUP), more than 340,000 English speakers around the world cast their vote.The president of Oxford Languages, Casper Grathwohl, said that while he and his colleagues were "hoping the public would enjoy being brought into the process", the level of engagement had caught them "totally by surprise"."Given the year we've just experienced, 'goblin mode' resonates(共鸣) with all of us who are feeling a little overwhelmed at this point," he added. "It's a relief to acknowledge thatwe're not always the idealized selves that we're encouraged to present on our Instagram and TikTok feeds. This has been demonstrated by the dramatic rise of platforms like BeReal where users share images of their unedited selves, often capturing self-indulgent moments in goblin mode."The winning term was first seen on Twitter in 2009, but became popular on social media in February 202X after being tweeted in a mocked-up headline.The American linguist and lexicographer Ben Zimmer said: "Goblin mode really does speak to the times and the zeitgeist, and it is certainly a 202X expression. People are looking at social norms in new ways. It gives people the licence to reject social norms and embrace new ones."Goblin mode joins previous Oxford words of the year "vax" (202X), “climate emergency"(202X), and "selfie" (2013). Other dictionaries have also selected 202X words of the year: Collins chose "permacrisis", while Cambridge Dictionaries went for "homer".8、What does Casper Grathwohl think of public engagement in choosing the 202X Oxford word?A. Surprised.B. Doubtful.C.Dissatisfied.D. Concerned.9、Why do so many people choose "goblin mode" as the 202X Oxford word of the year?A. It is popular with young people.B. It embraces the comforts of self-indulgence.C. It is highly recommended by lexieographers.D.It was first seen on Instagram and then became a hit quickly.10、What's the 202X Collins word of the year?A.Vax.B. Selfie.C.Permacrisis.D.Homer.11、What's the best title of the text?A.Goblin mode: a new word shows a new way of lifeB.Goblin mode: a new Oxford word of the year speaks to the timesC. Different dictionaries choose different hot words of the yearD.Feel the pulse of the times and society from different hot wordsIt appears that language can have a fascinating effect on the way we think about time and space. A growing number of experts believe language can influence how we think just as our thoughts and culture can shape how language develops.Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky, one of the pioneers of research into how language manipulates our thoughts, has shown that English speakers typically view time as a horizontal (平的) line. They tend to view time as travelling from left to right, most likely in line with how you are reading the text on this page.Languages also encode(编码) time in their grammar. In English, the future is one of three simple tenses, along with the past and the present—we say "it rained", "it rains" and "it will rain". But in German, you can say Morgen regnet, which means "it rains tomorrow"—you don't need to build the future into the grammar.But does this affect how we think? In 2013, Keith Chen, a behavioral economist at the University of California, set out to test whether people who speak languages that are futureless might feel closer to the future than those who speak other languages. For example, German, Chinese, and Japanese have no linguistic barrier between the present and the future, while “future languages”, such as English, French, Italian and Spanish, encourage speakers to view the future as something separate from the present.He discovered that speakers of futureless languages were more likely to engage in future-focused activities. They were 31% more likely to have put money into savings in any given year and had gained 39% more wealth by retirement. They were also 24% less likely to smoke and 29% more likely to be physically active.It is becoming increasingly clear that language is influencing how we think about the world around us, which is not to say that any one language is "better" than another. But being aware of how languages differ can help you think, navigate and communicate better. And while being multilingual(多语的) won't necessarily make you a genius, we all can gain a more flexible understanding of the world by learning a new language.12、What does the underlined word "manipulates" in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Weakens.B.Shapes.C.Impacts.D. Deepens.13、How does the author organize paragraph 3?A. By listing figures.B.By giving examples.C.By giving definitions.D. By explaining the reasons.14、What were speakers of futureless languages likely to do?A. Smoke and drink.B.Be mentally active.C. Spend money without restriction.D. Take part in future-focused activities.15、What does the author intend to tell us in the last paragraph?A.One language is much better than another.B.Being multilingual can help you become a genius.C.Learning a new language can change your way of life.D. Language has an impact on how we think about the world.二、七选五16、 Recycling is good for our planet, but it can be confusing. Can I recycle plastic bags? What about pizza cartons? Toothpaste tubes? Which bin should I use? There are so many questions, and more than half of Americans are unsure about how to recycle. ①_____ Here's a handy four-step guide on how to recycle effectively:Know what to put in the recycling bin. Keep it simple and focus on the most commonly recycled effectively:Know what to put in the recycling bin. Keep it simple and focus on the most commonly recycled items, such as paper, glass, aluminum and plastic. ②_____ Don't use the recycled symbol as a guide. “The number on the container is really for people to identify the type of resin(树脂). That's not helpful for the common consumer,” said Cody Marshall, a strategist at nonprofit Recycling Partnership.③____ It is really important to know what you cannot put in your bin. You can always check with your city or at . If you live in the US, just plug in your postcode to search. Recycling companies struggle with the same problem items: hoses(软管),cords, needles and clothing, according to Marshall, so don't put those items in your bin.Wash or clean items. Do a quick clean to make sure there is no food left in containers before you put them in the bin. ④_____ Save food for composting (堆肥) in your garden.Don't bag it. Unless you live in a place that requires it, like New York City, keep the recyclables lost in the bin. "A lot of the time, it's not safe for our employees to tear those bags open, or it takes too much time," said Keller. "⑤_____"A. Know what is not recyclable.B. The answers are not hard to find.C. A lot of bagged stuff goes right to the landfill.D.Plastic bags can be used again or returned to grocery stores.E. If you really don't know if an item is recyclable, then just throw it in the garbage.F.This is really important if you only use one bin because food items could ruin paper.G.Hard plastics like water and soft drink bottles or anything like these can be recycled.三、完形填空（15空）Muniba Mazari is Pakistan's first model and TV host who uses a wheelchair. She is a motivational 1 , an artist as well as a brand ambassador of famous brands like Ponds, Body Shop and Tony and Guy. She is not only beautiful but also 2 and has a magical personality. Muniba Mazari was 3 when she was only 18 years old, and after about two years of the marriage, she met with a(n) 4 that left her paraplegic (瘫痪的). 5 , she did not lose 6 and set a perfect example not only for 7 women but also for the whole nation. In 2011, four years after the accident, Muniba 8 her son, Nael.Most of her career has been 9 painting and motivational speaking. While painting, she found a job working for Areeb Azhar to 10 his Facebook page for monthly wages. Shealso started work at her adopted son's school for a startup project called Dheeray Bolo (Speak Slowly), which 11 teaching Urdu at various schools. She became the National Ambassador for UN Women Pakistan after being 12 in the 100 Inspirational Women of 2015 by BBC. She also 13 it to the Forbes 30 under 30 list for 202X.Yes, she can't stand on her feet, but she 14 in the sky with her fantastic 15 and incredible talent.17、A. photographer B. designer C. writer D. speaker18、A. enthusiastic B. talented C. modest D. athletic19、A. valued B. married C. defeated D. encouraged20、A. accident B. challenge C. disaster D. mission21、A. Instead B. Besides C. However D. Therefore22、A. face B. interest C. confidence D. hope23、A. disabled B. young C. pretty D. poor24、A. adopted B. gave birth to C. lost D. kept contact with25、A. taken up B. built on C. stuck to D. limited to26、A. tear B. run C. print D. publish27、A. included B. delayed C. continued D. started28、A. promoted B. organized C. praised D. shortlisted29、A. explored B. got C. saw D. made30、A. covers B. floats C. flies D. moves31、A. sincerity B. concern C. willpower D. generosity四、语法填空32、 The drum has accompanied Chinese civilization for thousands of years and has a deep spiritual connotation(内涵)which takes its existence far beyond a musical instrument. Confucius regarded the "Drum Dance" ①_____(high). It is also the origin of the Chinese phrase "guwu" which means "encourage" in English.The ②_____(early) reference to the drum in China is in the Pottery Age. The Zhou Dynasty established the drum music institution that was responsible for the management of ③_____(official) known as "drum men" and developed a complete drum music system. From then on, drums came to be used ④_____ ancient Chinese practices such as sacrifice, military, labor and other activities.In ancient China, agriculture was the main form of production and drums ⑤_____(consider) indispensable (不可或缺的) for a good harvest. Since the sound of drums echoes ⑥_____ of thunder, it was believed that ⑦_____(play) drums could attract rain. So the instrument was used to pray to the gods for good weather and to "communicate" with them. In each year, the emperor held a ceremony ⑧_____(respect) heaven and earth, and drum music was heard alongside.Drums also played ⑨_____ important part in the war. It had been used as a military booster for a long time.The prosperity of drum culture reflects the ⑩_____(stable) and prosperity of Chinese society. For thousands of years, drums have been played in the backdrop as the society lives in peace and contentment.五、书面表达33、假定你是校英文报“The Role Model Around Me”专栏的记者李华。

河南省中原名校联盟2023-2024学年高三下学期联考（3月）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Via RailTrain Tickets from New Y ork to WashingtonDiscount Policies Seniors (above 60 years old) can benefit from a 20% discount offered by Via Rail, making it a cost-effective choice for their travel needs.Luggage(行李) Allowance and RestrictionVia Rail allows passengers to bring up to four pieces of luggage. Carry-on items must not exceed (超过) 50 pounds and checked luggage must not weigh more than 50 pounds per item.Passengers are allowed to bring bicycles and sports equipment on Via Rail trains.Food and Drink ServiceVia Rail provides food and drink service for purchase, offering a variety of dining options to passengers.PaymentVia Rail accepts various payment methods, including credit cards, Interac Online, and pre-paid credit cards. It is advisable to check the website for the most up-to-date information on accept able payment methods.Facilities for Passengers with Special NeedsVia Rail is committed to providing accessibility for all passengers. The trains are equipped with accessible restrooms, seating areas, and boarding assistance for passengers with mobility issues. Additionally, staff members are trained to assist passengers withdisabilities to ensure a comfortable travel experience.E-ticketingVia Rail offers the option to use the e-ticketing system, allowing passengers to present their ticket on a mobile device without the need for printing.1．Which train takes the least time?A．The 12:20 am one.B．The 4:20 am one.C．The 6:02 am one.D．The 8:00 am one.2．How much should a couple in their seventies pay if they take the 6:02 am train?A．$60.B．$96.C．$112.D．$120. 3．What can we learn about Via Rail from the text?A．It serves food and drink for free.B．It is developing a new e-ticketing system.C．It doesn’t allow sports equipment on board.D．It provides convenient access to the disabled.My daughter said she wanted to redecorate her room. The thought of tackling a room redecorating project intimidated me, but I knew that following through on helping my girl create a new space for herself would mean a lot to her. So, I worked up my courage.Together, my daughter and I set a budget for our project, spread paint samples on her wall and calculated how much paint we’d need. And finally deep breath — we started painting. Neither of us had ever painted a room before. After rolling a paint roller across her wall for the first time, my daughter frowned (皱眉) and said, “Maybe we should hire someone to do the painting for us, Mom.”I couldn’t help wondering if she might be right, but I assured her that if we followed the painting pointers we’d studied and took our time, we could do a fine job. I didn’t want her to miss out on the wonderful feeling of competence that comes from trying something you want to do but fear you might not be able to do.There had been many times when we’d realized we had been in the wrong way and had to do it again. We had to problem-solve with whoever might help. Finally, we finished the painting. It was not perfect, but the overall effect made my daughter really happy. It was her ideas and work that made all visible.Thinking about doing such a project with my daughter, it struck me that she got to see me being a rank beginner — messing up and starting over all the way. She watched melooking up answers when I needed them and asking for help when I hit dead ends. Instead of being an authority with all the answers, I learned with her. I showed my daughter what learning looks like, in all its messy glory. That’s definitely the best part I’ll treasure. 4．What does the underlined word “intimidated” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A．Inspired.B．Frightened.C．Reminded.D．Attracted. 5．Why did the author refuse to hire a painter?A．To overcome her fear of failure.B．To keep the project under budget.C．To show her talent for decoration.D．To let the kid enjoy the joy of success. 6．What does the author think is the most rewarding part of this redecoration?A．Being a rank beginner.B．Being a success in decorating.C．Being a model learner.D．Being an authority with all answers. 7．Which of the following best describes the author?A．Reflective.B．Enthusiastic.C．Ambitious.D．Demanding.When scientists and the public worry about sea level rise, they mostly focus on when and where communities will be permanently flooded. But there’s another consequence of rising seas that will affect many more people much sooner: getting cut off from roads and other critical infrastructure (基础设施). It’s a threat that society has not paid nearly enough attention to, says Allison Reilly, a civil engineer at the University of Maryland.In a new paper, Reilly and her colleagues show the width and pace of the isolation (隔离) threat. Inspired by her work on the eastern shore of Maryland, where people already need to adjust their travel and work schedules to account for tides that frequently flood roads, Reilly and her colleagues calculated that, with one meter of sea level rise, twice as many people across the coastal United States will be isolated than will be fully flooded.Worse still, many places currently considered at low risk of sea level rise suddenly become much riskier when isolation is taken into account, Reilly says. While planners know that low-lying Florida will be severely flooded, Maine, with its high rocky coasts, is generally thought to be at low risk. But Reilly’s work shows many Mainers are in great danger of being cut off by flooding in coastal communities and river valleys.This far more immediate effect of rising seas needs to become part of the broader planning process. That kind of planning is starting to happen around the Chignecto Isthmus, an interprovincial land bridge in Canada, connecting New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. TheNew Brunswick and Nova Scotia governments are considering a variety of plans to raise or replace the dikes (坝). For Ollerhead, a Nova Scotian, that work can’t start soon enough. “It will take a lot of sea level rise before Nova Scotia becomes an island, but you could have a storm that cuts off the major transportation links for days, weeks, or months,” he says. “It’s nearly impossible to predict when, but it will happen eventually.”8．What is the threat Allison Reilly mentioned in paragraph 1?A．The rising sea level.B．Flood-related isolation.C．Permanent flooded areas.D．Irreparable infrastructure.9．What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A．Conclusions of a new paper.B．Calculations of collected data.C．Situations of Eastern Maryland.D．Influences on coastal United States. 10．Why are Florida and Maine mentioned in paragraph 3?A．To clarify a point.B．To offer a solution.C．To present an assumption.D．To illustrate a reason.11．What’s Ollerhead’s attitude toward the governments’ planning?A．Dismissive.B．Doubtful.C．Favorable.D．Unclear.We tend to think of large cities as melting pots — places where people from all sorts of backgrounds can mix and interact. But according to new research, people in big cities tend to primarily interact with other individuals in the same socioeconomic bracket (阶层), but people in small cities and rural areas are much more likely to have diverse interactions.The researchers used GPS data collected in 2017 from 9.6 million cellphones across 382 metropolitan (大都市的) areas in the United States to determine how often people of different socioeconomic ranks crossed paths during the day — essentially how many times people had the opportunity to interact, even briefly, with someone in a different income bracket. They collected data on almost 1.6 billion path-crossings.This large amount of extremely precise data allowed the researchers to see what has been missed by similar studies in the past. People living in the 10 most populous metropolitan areas, which include cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, along with their surrounding areas, were significantly less likely to interact with people of different socioeconomic ranks than people in metropolitan areas with fewer than 100,000 residents.The good news is that there are ways to build cities to promote more socioeconomicmixing. Looking at large cities, the researchers found that those that placed frequently-visited hubs (中心) in between different neighborhoods — instead of in the center of each neighborhood — were less separated.“These big cities have managed to develop diverse interactions because the hubs that people visit the most — which turn out to be shopping centers, squares, and similar places — are between rich and poor neighborhoods,” said Hamed Nilforoshan, a doctoral researcher at Stanford University. “Those hubs act as bridges, allowing people to see each other and interact.”12．What might be a conclusion of the new research?A．Urban residents interact more.B．Large cities act as melting pots.C．Urbanization leads to different social ranks.D．Big cities showcase socioeconomic separation.13．How was the research carried out?A．By bridging the income brackets.B．By studying the frequency of interaction.C．By comparing residents’ behavior patterns.D．By collecting data on people’s social ranks.14．What should city planners do to promote socioeconomic mixing?A．Position the hubs properly.B．Construct more shopping centers.C．Control the urban expansion.D．Design unique residential neighborhoods. 15．What is the best title for the text?A．Income Bracket: What to Do with It?B．Diverse Interactions Count in Big Cities C．Socioeconomic Separation: How to Fix It?D．Metropolitan Cities Are Great Melting PotsNowadays, the demand on charities is greater than ever. 16 They create simple but great ideas to help people in need, even when their money is tight. Here’s a perfect example.Have you heard of the Ice Bucket (桶) Challenge? The social media initiative started in the United States and spread around the world, raising $115 million for the research on ALS (渐冻症) — a disease which Hawking suffered from. You take a video of yourself dumping (倾倒) a bucket of ice water over your head, and then encourage three more people to do the same. 17Manju Kalanidhi, a journalist in India, thought it was an amazing way to raise awareness of ALS and raise funds for its research. 18 Water is too precious to waste there, even for a good cause. Then in 2014, it hit her: why not make it a Rice Bucket Challenge to fight hunger?“ 19 I shared it on Facebook and said, ‘This is a Rice Bucket Challenge. Why don’t you do it, too?’” Participants donate a bucket of rice to an individual or family — no, it’s not dumped — take a photo and post it on social media with a message encouraging others to do the same. Or people can donate through a website.Manju didn’t have a big army of volunteers, but she did have donations and people who need food. 20 To date, Manju says the Rice Bucket Challenge has raised thousands of dollars and distributed an estimated 35,000 kilograms of rice.A．But it didn’t make sense in her country.B．In such a novel way, she put them together successfully.C．The rate of giving has increased among the wealthiest nations.D．I gave a bucket of rice to someone in need and clicked a photo.E．Luckily, the world never goes short of kind and creative souls.F．This has been making it so easy to motivate people to give back.G．The participant donates $100 if they don’t complete the challenge.二、完形填空When my doctor was delivering his speech on statistics and survival rates, those cruel words upset me terribly. He might be telling the truth, but I realized there was a need for a special human 21 , especially for a new cancer patient like me. I 22 to do something.I called my local 23 and asked if I could give a speech to the community, about “What to Say and How to Help When Someone Has Cancer”. The 24 came five minutes later, “... we would be pleased to have you 25 your topic to the community.”As the day approached, I got 26 . What if no one 27 and all the preparation and work was for nothing?Despite the worries, things went 28 . At 6:45 pm on a Tuesday evening, I started my presentation by 29 the first words my doctor said to me, and I saw tears andheads nodding in 30 as I spoke. At the end of the presentation, applause filled the library hall. Little did they know that I had just finished treatment and still felt 31 and tired. But somehow giving. the talk helped me stop being a(n) 32 and start acting like a survivor.Later, I gave more presentations. I won such great 33 that I had the privilege of speaking 34 cancer survivors across the country. And that makes all the 35 , not only to me but also to the world around me!21．A．touch B．interest C．condition D．behavior 22．A．hesitated B．decided C．demanded D．remembered 23．A．hospital B．authority C．library D．charity 24．A．recommendation B．comment C．announcementD．reply25．A．explain B．present C．teach D．pass 26．A．curious B．calm C．unsettled D．unsatisfied 27．A．showed up B．set off C．reached out D．turned around 28．A．smoothly B．constantly C．randomly D．secretly 29．A．translating B．predicting C．recalling D．imagining 30．A．anger B．agreement C．confusion D．anxiety 31．A．alive B．empty C．athletic D．weak 32．A．lecturer B．patient C．audience D．participant 33．A．sympathy B．fortune C．recognition D．inspiration 34．A．in place of B．at the mercy of C．in spite of D．on behalf of 35．A．difference B．preparation C．judgement D．profit三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2023-2024学年江西省九校联考高三下学期3月月考英语试题Discover the Huge Health Benefits of Strength TrainingOne of the best ways to stay fit and healthy as you age is to do strength and power training exercises. It is known that when you are in your thirties, you will begin to lose muscle mass. This loss actually contributes to achy joints, the increased risk of injury, and the “middle-age spread” we all fear. What’s more, the older you get, the faster muscle mass loses. It means that eventually, simple tasks like getting out of a chair and climbing stairs can become more difficult.Strength training can help you build muscles, make you strong, increase your staying power and make everyday activities eas ier. By combining strength and power training exercises, you’ll not only get stronger, but also improve your reaction speed. As you grow older, that’s critical because it can help prevent falls. Here is a book, Strength and Power Training for All Ages, for your reference.Common sense about fitness in the book:·The key muscles to work for an injury-free body·How to tell how much weight is suitable for you·How to strengthen the bones most likely to break·How to take pressure off your knees when walking or running·Why you’ll want to apply heat to sore joints before you exerciseFour total body workouts in the book:·Build bones·Fight diseases·Improve balance·Strengthen muscles &Increase muscle powerGet a copy, start training, and then you’ll discover a whole new self.1. What will happen as people age according to paragraph 1?A．They will need less exercise.B．They will improve reaction speed.C．They will experience muscle loss.D．They will have better staying power.2. What does Strength and Power Training for All Ages mainly teach people to do?A．Train their brains. B．Build a sound body.C．Treat bone diseases. D．Cut down their weight.3. What is the text?A．A notice. B．An oral folktale.C．A scientific paper. D．An advertisement.If there’s one thing I’ve realized since becoming a male college student, it’s that finding a summer job is nearly impossible. I’ve applied to so many places and I’ve experienced so many interviews, but I always either get straight-up refusal or never hear from the company again.One time, I even called one of the companies multiple times, but the manager avoided me. I was close to giving up. I felt like I was the only one struggling hard. I had a pretty good resume, and I always dressed nicely for my interviews, so why couldn’t I get a job?Well, the reason is actually right in front of me—I am a student. Companies generally want students who can work all year long, but most of them aren’t willing to be flexible with schedules. I couldn’t tell you how many times interviewers told me that they were looking for someone permanent.I tried looking for jobs marked as temporary ones. And I even once tried to apply through a temporary agency. But it didn’t work. Even if I wanted to work during the school year, none of the companies wanted to hire me because of my limited weekday availability. And despite not knowing if I could juggle (尽量兼顾) both school and a job, I even started to tell interviewers that I would like to work during the school year and give up my weekends. But I had no luck.I’m not sure if there are others like me out there. But if you are going through something similar, what I want to tell you is to keep on trying. Despite being rejected so many times, I still applied for any job that I was qualified for. I even started my job search before the semester ended to get ahead. Eventually, I got my ideal summer job.I know it’s frustrating, and you may feel like you’ve tried everything—that’s how I’ve felt for a long time. And now, with companies requiring years of exp erience, it’s even harder to get a job if you’re someone like me. But don’t give up. Keep searching and applying, sign up for sites that send you job offers and look on the university’s website for on-campus jobs.4. What does the author want to convey in paragraph 2?A．His brilliant academic records.B．The cause of his unemployment.C．His jobless confusion in summer.D．The social prejudice to graduates.5. Why did the temporary agency fail the author?A．He was troubled with schoolwork.B．He was thought to have tight work time.C．He was unwilling to balance study and work.D．He was regarded as an inexperienced student.6. What can be concluded from paragraph 5?A．Well begun is half done.B．Actions speak louder than words.C．Everything comes to him who waits.D．All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.7. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the last paragraph?A．To give advice. B．To correct an error.C．To compare occupations. D．To recall regrettable experiences.By experiencing the sensations of the reality around us, we create a subjective understanding of what reality is. Language came into being with the development of mankind. It requires the use of more than one of the basic five human senses, which shows that language is a complex process that brings huge power along with it. This power is so strong that it can demonstrate that language can influence the way we think. Language can be an amazing tool for change, both positive and negative.Language can completely change our perception of time. The changed perception of time isn’t the only way language affects how we think. Our sense of self is also significantly changed, especially if a person is bilingual (双语的). Depending on which language a person who is bilingual is using, his sense of self changes. The differences may even become so great as to change his personalities.Word teaching plays an important part in education, so to expand language is to expand the ability to think. We can see this in children, whose thinking develops hand in hand with language. It helps a great deal to increase their “word power” by learning new words in order to develop new ideas and new ways of thinking.The increase in “word power” extends to those who lack the sense of hearing, thanks to t he modern invention of sign language. Since the beginning, sign language has allowed deaf people to become fully literate. Whether we are deaf or not, language transforms experience and connects us to the past as well as the future. Be mindful of how important language is to our perception of reality and all its various aspects, and we can empower ourselves beyond our present limitations and expand our awareness.8. What is the relationship between language and senses?A．Opposite. B．Correlative. C．Independent. D．Competitive.9. What does paragraph 2 highlight about language?A．Its role. B．Its formation.C．Its changes. D．Its differences.10. How can children’s thinking ability be developed according to the text?A．By enlarging their vocabulary.B．By learning about their limitations.C．By changing their ways of speaking.D．By transforming their past experiences.11. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Why Does Language Connect Us Closely?B．When Should We Achieve Language Skills?C．How Does Language Influence Our Thoughts?D．What Should We Do to Learn Language Well?A team of physicists at the University of Edinburgh, working with an infection and immunity specialist, has, via experimentation, validated a theory to explain why paint dries at the same rate regardless of humidity (湿度) levels.Generally, paint should dry faster on an outdoor fence on a dry day than when it is humid because evaporation (蒸发) occurs faster when the air around a liquid source is drier. But evidence suggests this is not the case for paint and some other liquids. Chemist Salmon and his colleagues developed a theory to explain why. They suggested it is because large molecules in the liquid are pulled to the surface during evaporation, forming a “polarization layer” that prevents evaporation, and by extension, drying. In this new effort, the research team worked to test this theory.The researchers drilled five holes into a short cylinder (圆柱体) and inserted glass tubes in a horizontal position — each was then sealed in place. They then added a quantity of PVA, a kind of chemical substance, into the cylinder, which they placed on a scale. They poured a thin layer of oil on top of the liquid to prevent surface evaporation. The final touch involved placing an air flow box over the top of the cylinder to allow for controlling humidity levels. The team then ran multiple 17-hour trials to determine evaporation rates, using the scale to measure how much liquid evaporated from the tubes at different humidity levels, ranging from 25% to 90%.The researchers found that as expected, evaporation rates remained constant for approximately three hours. But then, rates plummeted, as was theorized by Salmon, regardless of humidity levels. The evaporation rate didn’t decrea se as humidity increased during the initial three hours. However, the theory only appeared to hold for humidity levels up to 80% — at rates higher than that, evaporation did slow down, which the team suggested was likely due to some other forces.The researchers suggested their work could have medical applications as recent research efforts have shown that respiratory droplets (呼吸道飞沫) tend to form skins similar to those seen in the experimental equipment.12. What is Salmon’s theory aimed at proving?A．The link between evaporation and drying time.B．The connection between humidity and dryness.C．The structure of the “polarization layer” on paint.D．The impact of humidity on the drying rate of paint.13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The test result. B．The post-test evaluation.C．The research prediction. D．The experimental process.14. What does the underlined word “plummeted” in paragraph 4 mean?A．Fell. B．Kept. C．Disappeared. D．Accelerated. 15. How do the researchers find the study?A．It is tentative. B．It is effortless.C．It is promising. D．It is controversial.You know you really want to get good grades.Your parents have put the pressure on you, or you’ve promised that you’ll do better. 16 If you work to find a focused mindset and establish a study schedule, you can cut out the distractions you have control over and minimize the ones you can’t stop completely.Tune out specific distractions as you notice them. Say you’re trying to study in the library and you keep getting distracted by someone texting. Take note of this specific distraction and then tell yourself you’re going to overcome it. 17 And eventually you’ll no longer notice it.Give yourself a break. 18 So it’s no surprise if you find yourself distracted from study ing by thoughts about a lot of other things. Rather than acting like all of those other needs don’t exist, give yourself an outlet.Spend five minutes thinking about everything that is on your plate, but then tell yourself that it’s time to focus on the mai n task — studying.Prioritize your studying by setting a main goal.When you’ve got an exam coming up, it’s easy to think you need to study everything. If you want to make things more manageable and be less prone to becoming distracted, do as follows: 1920 Some people imagine that knocking out several things at once means you can workfaster.However, doing your homework while watching TV or shopping online will cause you to lose your focus. So concentrate on a piece of work at a time instead.If you fol low the above consistently, you’ll find that you gradually spend less and less time being distracted.Brina Garcia is no stranger to her neighbors. She lives in an apartment and has become quite_________ to two little girls who live nearby, especially after a recent accident that nearly left her apartment in _________. That happened while Brina was away at work．A pot on the stove caught her dog’s _________.It seemed that her dog, Teddy, noticed the pot and _________ to use his paw to turn the stove on. _________, a fire started, prompting the fire alarm to _________. Fortunately, Brina’s young_________, showed up in time when hearing the alarm sound. The girls confirmed that it came from Brina’s apartment and then called 911.Thanks to Brina’s Ring camera, they got in _________ with her. Brina could hear the alarm, urging her to ask the girls if they smelt smoke. They answered with nervous _________, “We did!” Soon after, firefighters arrived.Upon opening the door, the firefighters noticed the high flames, and Brina started to have a breakdown. Thankfully, __________, a video captured this moments．It showed Teddy making an __________, something that might not have happened had it not been for the girls always__________ to others.To show her __________ for the girls’ assistance, Brina planned to reward them with toys and fun treats. “These two little girls always come to my door to see my dog, Teddy,” Brina said. “If it weren’t for them, the firefighters wouldn’t have come to __________ in time, my plac e would be burned down, and my dog would get burned．I’m thankful for my Ring door bell __________ this all on camera.”21.A．close B．obedient C．blind D．offensive22.A．order B．rent C．ruins D．efforts23.A．look B．start C．breath D．eye24.A．pretended B．managed C．continued D．failed25.A．Recently B．Generally C．Previously D．Consequently26.A．go off B．leave off C．break down D．blow up27.A．players B．neighbors C．colleagues D．partners28.A．harmony B．peace C．contact D．line29.A．tension B．excitement C．merriness D．ease30.A．otherwise B．though C．besides D．therefore31.A．appointment B．attempt C．exception D．escape32.A．identical B．prejudicial C．accommodating D．alarming33.A．respect B．support C．sympathy D．appreciation34.A．help B．ask C．register D．investigate35.A．copying B．losing C．recording D．deleting阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

一、听力选择题二、听力选择题1. What does the man find difficult about Shakespeare’s plays?A ．The humor.B ．The plots.C ．The language.2. How does the man feel?A ．Worried.B ．Excited.C ．Unconcerned.3. Where will the woman put her plants?A ．In her backyard.B ．In her window.C ．On her balcony.4. What did Miss Shirley do this morning?A ．She had a meeting.B ．She took a Chinese class.C ．She gave an English lesson.5. What does the woman suggest the man do?A ．Have steak.B ．Try noodles.C ．Eat in another restaurant.6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What does the man ask the woman to add?A ．Some drinks.B ．Fried eggs.C ．Some rice.2. How soon will the man get the takeout?A ．In 20 minutes.B ．In 25 minutes.C ．In 35 minutes.7. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1. Where will Dr. John Smith give a lecture?A ．In the Main Hall.B ．In the Garden Room.C ．In the Ballroom.2. When will a presentation of papers begin?A ．At 9:00 a.m.B ．At 10:00 a.m.C ．At 11:30 a.m.3. What does the speaker recommend the listeners to do?A ．Grab some snacks at the Refreshment Stand.B ．Walk around the town after lunch.C ．Have the formal lunch together.4. What are the listeners expected to do at 2:00 p.m.?A ．Attend a presentation.B ．Take a break.C ．Have a discussion.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2024年浙江省五校联盟高三3月联考五校：杭州二中、温州中学、金华一中、绍兴一中、衢州二中命题：浙江省温州中学第一部分听力 ( 共两节，满分 3 0 分 )做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What part of maths is the woman bad at?A.ShapesB.Numbers.C.Angles.2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Friends.B.Brother and sister.C.Doctor and patient.3.What industry does the woman hope to work in?A.Travel.B.Finance.C.Medicine.4.Where are the speakers probably?A.In a classroomB.In the wild.C.In a hospital.5.When will the woman's mother probably arrive?A.At about 12:00 p.m.B.At about 3:00 p.m.C.At about 6:00 p.m.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

2024届安徽省“江南十校”联考英语第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

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Can’t believe I got a perfect-condition hardcover on my first go. It was an amazing surprise. The custom little bookmarks are cute too. I’d recommend this subscription in a heartbeat and can’t wait to purchase a second round,” a five-star reviewer said.21. Which one is the least costly if you subscribe for a yearA. Bionic Book Subscription.B. Mystery Book Subscription Box.C. Australian Magazine Subscription.D. Ultimate Mystery Book Subscription Box.22. What do we know about Australian Magazine SubscriptionA. It covers a wide range of interest.B. It contains extra hand-made items.C. It can be purchased as a gift subscription.D. It learns readers’ taste preferences via an algorithm.23. What do Mystery Book Subscription Box and Ultimate Mystery Book Subscription Box have in commonA. A supply of top-selling books.B. A service of monthly delivery.C. A mix of new and recent releases.D. A selection of amazing hardcovers.BHem an Bekele is not your typical high school student．Rather than spending his free time playing video games or staring at his phone, this 14 year-old from Fairfax, Virginia was calling professors and conducting experiments, all to create a soap that could treat skin cancer, and to make it affordable for everyone who needs it．His work won him the grand prize in this year’s 3M Young Scientist’s Challenge, a competition thatencourages kids to think of unique ways to solve everyday problems.Growing up in Ethiopia, Bekele found in pity that people working outside were likely to end up getting skin cancer．Skin cancer did have cures and was treatable in most cases．However, the average price of skin cancer treatment globally was almost $40,000．Those shocking statistics really inspired him to create a more accessible solution．He started doing experiments and working on different things, and that turned into his bar of soap as a project.A lot of his research and development started in his family’s kitchen and in his basement．But as he reached the final of the competition, he realized that he did need to do a little bit more outside of just his house．So he reached out to people at University of Virginia and people at Georgetown, and he got a lot of assistance．The number one person would be Deborah Isabelle, who helped him organize and structure his ideas during the finalist competition．Bekele said that he definitely couldn’t have done that all by himself.Bekele’s award-winning soap is a compound based bar of soap and it’s charged with different cancer fighting chemicals．The color of the soap is a bit of a dark type of white and it hasa rough surface, which could be a good exfoliant（去角质剂）．It does have a strong medicine smell and feel a bit stickier．The whole point of it is that even once you wash off the soaps, the medicinal parts will stay on your skin．It can activate the body’s immune cells to defend cancer.Bekele won 25,000 prize money and he was going to use it to continue research．He said, “I still need a lot of resources to be able to conduct this research, so this money will definitely help me achieve it.”24. Why did Heman Bekele start working on creating the soapA. Because he thought it was a fun project.B. Because he wanted to win a science competition.C. Because he found skin cancer treatment unaffordable.D. Because he wanted to create a unique soap for everyone.25. What can we learn from Bekele’s preparations for the finalA. Well begun is half done.B. Learn humbly, ask willingly.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.26. What is paragraph 4 of the text mainly aboutA. What features the soap has.B. How the soap is used.C. What chemicals the soap contains.D. How the soap is produced.27. Which words can be used to describe Bekele according to thepassageA. Patient and talented.B. Friendly and ambitious.C. Cautious and generous.D. Caring and devoted.CFashion designers have a big say in what’s considered beautiful. They pick who’s in their shows and ads, shaping what’s celebrated as beauty. But this power also means responsibility — it can be used to leave people out or lift them up.When I was young, fashion was my world. I pored over various fashion magazines at my local bookstore, desiring to be tall, thin, and have long, shiny hair to fit the ideal. I wanted to be like those models, so I stopped eating. It was a tough time; my eating disorder consumed me. It took years to break free from its control, allowing me to focus on my true passions.For so long, the fashion industry has worked hard to set an ideal of beauty that celebrates thin, young, white, and able-bodied models as the ideal. It’s impossible not to be exposed to images of models that have been photoshopped to where there’s not a single spot in sight. This idea is everywhere, and it hurts people. Shockingly, around 91% of women are unhappy with their appearance. It’s sad that teens grow up in a society where they deny themselves.There’s progress — models and musicians promote body positivity. However, the pressure to meet unrealistic standards remains. Changing these standards involves bravely celebrating diverse beauty. True inclusivity goes beyond appearances. It requires diverse decision-makers, photographers, and casting directors cooperating. Young designers often overlook this crucial aspect. Hiring plus-size or transgender photographers, diverse casting directors, or makeup artists who understand the importance of accommodating to various skin tones, is vital for an overall approach. We aimed to redefine the “bikini body” standards. However, the goal isn’t for the consumer’s body to change but for clothes to accommodate all sizes. We need more fashion for everyone, no matter their size or where they shop. It’s our responsibility as designers to challenge this narrow beauty definition. My hope is for future teens to escape the pressures I faced, developing a fashion industry celebrating diverse identities.28. What does the underlined phrase “pored over” in paragraph2 probably meanA. Classified carefully.B. Read attentively.C. Compared thoroughly.D. Recommended sincerely.29. What is the impact of the initial beauty ideals set by thefashion industryA Causing self-denial. B. Generating individuality.C. Focusing on true passions.D. Contributing toself-confidence.30. What can be inferred about true inclusivityA. It encourages personal effort.B. It satisfies traditional standards.C. It focuses on physical appearances.D. It calls for diversity and cooperation.31. Which of the following will the author probably agree withA. Customers will change their body shapes.B. Future teens will redefine fashion standards.C. Fashion should celebrate everyone’s uniqueness.D. “Bikini body” standards should be strengthened.DPower often boosts an employee’s creativity because being powerful liberates the individual from restrictions. However, new research shows that employees who are not in positions of power can become more creative when given time to “warm up”to a task by engaging in the creative task more than once. “This is important because when people with more power are able to express their creative ideas more than those with less power,which leads to a rich-get-richer dynamic that strengthens these power imbalances,” said Brian Lucas, assistant professor in the Cornell University. “Understanding ways to boost the creativity of lower power workers can help them find the right way to deal with this low-power disadvantage,” Lucas said. Lucas and his colleagues conducted two studies to reach their conclusion．In the first study, they divided the creative idea generation session into two rounds consisting of a one-minute “warm up” followed by a second round in which the participants could take as long as they wanted．Participants were randomly assigned to a high-power condition or a low-power condition, and feelings of power were generated with a role manipulation (操纵) where participants were given a leadership role and control over resources (high power) or an employee role with no control over resources (low power). The study found that high-power individuals were more creative than low-power individuals in the warm-up round．There was no difference, though, in creativity in the second round.In the second study, the researchers gave them a different creative task and increased the number of rounds from two sessions to five, taking as long as they like to complete the task. Similar to the first study, the study found thathigh-power individuals were more creative than low-power individuals in the first round．But the creativity of low-power individuals caught up to the creativity of the high-power individuals after the first round.“The low-power warm-up effect suggests a simple intervention that empowers all employees to tap their creative potential and overcomes power imbalances in the workplace: when pursuing creative work, let employees warm up first,” Lucas said. 32 Why does Locus think it important to boost the creativity of lower power workersA. It maintains power imbalances.B. It motivates their ambition to catch up.C. It creates a competitive work environment.D. It encourages a workplace with more equality.33. How did Lucas and his co-authors stimulate feelings of power in the participantsA. Through a creative task with time limits.B. Through providing them with different positions.C. Through a competition between leaders and employees.D. Through assigning them to different conditions intentionally.34. How did the second study differ from the first studyA. It had fewer rounds.B. It involved more participants.C. Participants had a changed task.D. Participants’creativity gap became wider.35. Which of the following is the best title for the textA. Power tends to encourage creative ideas.B. Changing tasks boosts all the employees’ creativity.C Warm-up time corrects creativity power imbalances.D. Low-power individuals outperform the high-power ones.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。

2023-2024学年浙江省五校联盟高三下学期3月联考英语试题Oklahoma School Testing Program for English Language ArtsPurposeThis testing assessment system utilizes different types of assessment to gather multiple pieces of evidence to provide timely, relevant, actionable, and reliable information about what students know and can do relative to a set of standards.Test Structure, Format, and ScoringThe English Language Arts operational test is meant to be administered in two sessions within one day with a break between sessions or on two instructional days in a row. Each section of the test consists of 25 operational items and 5 field-test items.Short constructed-response items provide students with the opportunity to respond to items in their own words. A typical response is 1-3 sentences. Each multiple-choice item is scored as correct or incorrect. Technology-enhanced items are worth one point and are scored as correct or incorrect.Test Administration DetailsPaper/pencil testing is administrated in this test. Due to the nature of a paper test booklet, students may have to flip pages to read passages and to read the associated test items.Students will be able to use scratch paper and/or unmarked grid (方格) paper for the paper. The scratch paper must be collected and destroyed by the test administrator immediately following the test.1. How many test items are there in total?A．25. B．30. C．50. D．60.2. What is prohibited in the test?A．Taking away scratch paper. B．Using a Pencil.C．Using unmarked grid paper. D．Flipping pages.3. Where is the text probably taken from?A．A textbook. B．A course plan. C．An exam paper. D．An examguideline.It is October again. It has been a year since my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer; a year since she started her good, brave fight. It has been a year marked with so many milestones, so many shared smiles and secret fears.Usually, children, with eyes that see all and minds that are still free to wonder, are extraordinarily accepting the changes in routine, the shift in seasons. This week, however, when I took my two younger boys with me for a visit to Mom’s without telling her in advance, Sean ran into her bedroomto greet her, then quickly returned to the living room t o talk to me. “Mom,” my four-year-old whispered, careful not to be overheard or offending, “Grandma has no hair.”Mom came through her surgery that removed the tumor (肿瘤) in her lung with faith and grace. She also came through thin and tired. And the side effect was total hair loss. It should grow back eventually, but my mother decided to have a wig (假发) to cover her head. She wears it mostly for the comfort of others. When she is alone, she usually leaves her head uncovered, finding the wig uncomfortable when unnecessary.“Grandma has no hair,” Sean said, because we had caught her by surprise.“I know, Sean. Isn’t it funny?” I asked him as my mom joined us in the living room. We explained to him that Grandma had to take medicine that made her hair go away, but it would come back. “Would you like to touch my head, Sean?” my mother asked as my son stared at her, his blue eyes filled with questions and curiosity. It is surprising to see your mother—or anyone you love—without hair, but surprisingly it’s somethin g that you can get used to quickly. We are, after all, not really these bodies—these are just the shells that transport who we are, and no matter what the physical changes, those connected by love seem to be able to recognize their own.4. What has happened to Grandma over the year?A．She has refused others’ visits.B．She has pulled through the cancer.C．She has lost her fight with the tumor. D．She has recovered without side effects. 5. Why was Sean surprised when visiting Grandma?A．Because he found Grandma tired and thin.B．Because just overheard Grandma’s cancer.C．Because he couldn’t accept Grandma’s appearance.D．Because he had never seen Grandma hairless before.6. Which of the following can best describe Grandma?A．Loving and optimistic. B．Loyal and honest.C．Humble and committed. D．Generous and humorous.7. What message does the author convey in the text?A．Every cloud has a silver lining. B．Never judge a book by its cover.C．Love goes beyond physical changes. D．What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. Users of Google Gemini, the tech giant’s artificial-intelligence model, recently noticed that asking it to create images of Vikings, or German soldiers from 1943 produced surprising results: hardly any of the people depicted were white. Other image-generation tools have been criticized because they tend to show white men when asked for images of entrepreneurs or doctors. Google wanted Gemini toavoid this trap; instead, it fell into another one, depicting George Washington as black. Now attention has moved on to the chatbot’s text responses, which turned out to be just as surprising.Gemini happily provided arguments in favor of positive action in higher education, but refused to provide arguments against. It declined to write a job ad for a fossil-fuel lobby group (游说团体), because fossil fuels are bad and lobby groups prioritize “the interests of corporations over public well-being”. Asked if Hamas is a terrorist organization, it replied that the conflict in Gaza is “complex”; asked if Elon Musk’s tweeting of memes had done more harm than Hitler, it said it was “difficult to say”. You do not have to be a critic to perceive its progressive bias.Inadequate testing may be partly to blame. Google lags behind OpenAI, maker of the better-known ChatGPT. As it races to catch up, Google may have cut corners. Other chatbots have also had controversial launches. Releasing chatbots and letting users uncover odd behaviors, which can be swiftly addressed, lets firms move faster, provided they are prepared to weather (经受住) the potential risks and bad publicity, observes Eth an Mollick, a professor at Wharton Business School.But Gemini has clearly been deliberately adjusted, or “fine-tuned”, to produce these responses. This raises questions about Google’s culture. Is the firm so financially secure, with vast profits from internet advertising, that it feels free to try its hand at social engineering? Do some employees think it has not just an opportunity, but a responsibility, to use its reach and power to promote a particular agenda? All eyes are now on Google’s boss, Sundar Pichai. He says Gemini is being fixed. But does Google need fixing too?8. What do the words “this trap” underlined in the first paragraph refer to?A．Having a racial bias. B．Responding to wrong texts.C．Criticizing political figures. D．Going against historical facts.9. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A．Gemini’s refusal to make progress.B．Gemini’s failure to give definite answers.C．Gemini’s prejudice in text responses.D．Gemini’s avoidance of political conflicts.10. What does Eth an Mollick think of Gemini’s early launch?A．Creative. B．Promising. C．Illegal. D．Controversial. 11. What can we infer about Google from the last paragraph?A．Its security is doubted. B．It lacks financial support.C．It needs further improvement. D．Its employees are irresponsible.“Tie an Italian’s hands behind his back,” runs an old joke, “and he’ll be speechless.” This rests on a national stereotype: Italians are talkative and emotional, and all that arm-waggling supposedly goes to prove it.Susan Goldin-Meadow of the University of Chicago has a rather different view. Emotions come out in lots of ways: facial expressions, posture, tone of voice and so on. But people are doing somethingdifferent when they use gestures with speech, which she sums up in the title of her new book, “Thinking with Your Hands”. It is a masterly tour through a lifetime’s research.Virtually everyone gestures, not just Italians. Experimental subjects, told after a research session that they were being watched for gestures, apologize for not having made any — but were doing so the entire time. People born blind gesture when they speak, including to each other. A woman born without arms but with “phantom limb syndrome (幻肢综合征)” des cribes how she uses her phantom arms when she talks — but not when she walks. All this suggests that cognition is, to some extent, “embodied”; thinking is not all done in your head.In fact, gestures that accompany speech are a second channel of information. Subjects watch a film in which a cat runs but are told to lie and say it jumped. They do so in words — while their hands make a running motion. People who say they believe in sexual equality but gesture with their hands lower when talking about women ar e not indicating women’s height; they can be shown to have biases of which they may be unaware.In “The Crown”, a historical drama series, Lady Diana is warned that her hands may betray her real emotions, which could be dangerous; they are tied together so she can learn to speak without gesticulating. No one who reads Susan’s book could ever again think that gesturing shows only a lack of control. It is about thinking and communication, and is a sophisticated aid to both.12. Why does the author mention the old joke in Paragraph 1?A．To present an argument. B．To describe a scene.C．To lead in the topic. D．To clarify a doubt.13. Which statement will Susan Goldin-Meadow probably agree with?A．The disabled seldom use gestures. B．Gestures literally embody cognition.C．Thinking only occurs inside the brain. D．Gestures are improper in communication.14. What does the author try to prove in the last two paragraphs?A．Gestures may express what the speaker really thinks.B．People are unaware of the meanings of their gestures.C．Gesturing during speech shows only a lack of control.D．Speakers can lie more easily with the help of gestures.15. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Speech: A Direct Channel of Information B．Gestures: A Vital Form ofCommunicationC．Italian’s Body Language: A National Stereotype D．Thinking with Your Hands: A Lifetime’s ResearchWe watch our salt and fat intake to protect our hearts. We exercise and take calcium to protect our bones. We use sunscreen to protect our skin. But what can we do to protect our eyes, all year round?A lot. 16 .Invest in quality sunglassesTo shield your eyes, wear sunglasses certified to block out 99 to 100 per cent of UVA and UVB light.17 . “In fact, if the lenses are dark but not UV-protected, that’s worse for your eyes, because when you’re looking through dark lenses your pupils dilate, which lets more UV light inside to do damage,” says Dr Esen Akpek, a professor at Johns Hopkins University.Wear safety glasses when neededYou don’t have to be doing construction work or factory work to need protective eyewear. 18 . It’s estimated that up to 90 per cent of sports-related eye injuries are actually preventable with proper eye protection. “I see people who’ve been gardening, leaned forward and got poked in the eye by a branch,” says Dr Davinder Grover, an ophthalmologist at Glaucoma Associates of Texas.Invest in an air purifier19 . Outdoor cold and wind can be drying, too, while pollution and allergens can cause irritation. In addition to lubricating eye drops, “air purifiers and humidifiers are our friends,” says Akpek.See an eye specialist regularlyRoutine checkup helps maintain good eye health, so please don’t forget to see an eye specialist for a checkup regularly, if possible. 20 .Forty years ago, Mrs. Austen was my first-grade teacher, an old lady with salt-and-pepper hair, firm but kind, patient and _________ . She let us bake gingerbread men in the school cafeteria —a delightful _________ that amazed me. And whenever we read the “Jack and Janet” books, she wouldn’t let the other kids _________ my classmate Jack or me.But I came to truly _________ Mrs. Austen when a dress-up day was _________ . On that day, we were encouraged to wear clothes in the _________ of the mid-1800s. My mother, a superb tailor, made a pioneer-style dress for me. I was so proud _________ it as I walked to school that day. When I got there, however, I was the only one in my class who had dressed up, feeling kind of _________ . Mrs. Austen oohed and aahed over my _________ and then went to her office. It didn’t take longbefore she __________ in a frontier-style dress! She explained that she had asked her husband to bring the costume.We moved away two years later, and I still __________ that I never told Mrs. Austen how __________ I was to her, a teacher who went out of her way, and even __________ her husband’s help, to keep a little girl from feeling __________ . I had many wonderful teachers throughout the years, but Mrs. Austen has always held a(n) __________ place in my heart.21.A．neighborly B．cowardly C．grandmotherly D．scholarly22.A．treat B．view C．journey D．story23.A．call on B．relate to C．laugh at D．engage with24.A．remember B．appreciate C．believe D．approach25.A．appointed B．canceled C．established D．scheduled26.A．field B．style C．course D．show27.A．making B．holding C．wearing D．owning28.A．surprised B．frightened C．disappointed D．embarrassed 29.A．cookies B．present C．costume D．material30.A．reappeared B．displayed C．announced D．modeled31.A．assume B．regret C．imagine D．pretend32.A．dedicated B．important C．attached D．grateful33.A．sought B．deserved C．offered D．declined34.A．at ease B．in order C．out of place D．under control 35.A．typical B．special C．obvious D．ideal阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式.For thousands of years, Chinese people 36 (value) the large family with three, four, or even five generations living under the same roof. In this way of life, the older generation can enjoy a happy and easy late life with their children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren growing up beside them and keeping them 37 being lonely. However, as society advances and people enjoy a 38 (comfortable) life, the big families begin to break up. Along with the growth of so-called “empty nestles”, which means the young birds have flown away and only 39 old are left alone, young parents are living with their own nuclear families. It goes without saying 40 the collapse of big families and the popularity of smaller ones are the result of our times.It is a time when people think highly of individual freedom 41 happiness. Young people like to have a space all alone to themselves, which helps avoid conflicts 42 (cause) by different living habits from their parents. It’s also a time when problems of old age and childcare have been socialized gradually. Senior citizens can live together and 43 (take) good care of by specialized nurses.Therefore, there is every reason to believe that this trend of families in reduced size is 44 (agree) to our times. To create a brighter future, we should do our best to build our society into one in 45 every member lives healthily and harmoniously.46. 假定你是李华，外教Brian要求同学们在课上推荐一款兼顾趣味与英语学习的app，请你写一篇发言稿。

四川省天府教育大联考2024学年十二校高三下学期3月联考英语试题注意事项1．考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。

2．试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。

3．考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Had it not been for his experience in the forest，we ____________ in the battle with the fierce bear.A．hadn't survived B．wouldn't have survivedC．didn't survived D．wouldn't survive2．the key to the car when my boss came towards me.Finally I could drive himhome as usual.A．Never had I found B．Seldom did I findC．Hardly had I found D．No sooner did I find3．— I want to learn tennis. Would you like to help me?—. But learning tennis is no walk in the park.A．No kidding B．No wonder C．No problem D．No way4．We all agree that it is good to help those in need, but when ______ comes to giving away our money, things become strange.A．that B．this C．it D．one5．The new hotel is reported to be built it used to be a wasteland.A．which B．whereC．in which D．what6．At college, Barack Obama didn’t know that he the first black president of the United States of America. A．was to become B．becomesC．is to become D．became7．The weather turned out to be fine. I _____________ the trouble to carry the umbrella with me.A．should have taken B．must have takenC．couldn't have taken D．needn't have taken8．We packed all the hooks in wooden boxes so that they damaged.A．don’t get B．won’t getC．didn’t get D．wouldn’t get9．There was also a wallet sitting inside the car with a lot of money ______.A．reaching out B．sticking out C．picking out10．Enter our prize ______and win a break in a National Trust holiday cottage of your choice anywhere in the country.A．draw B．search C．match D．collection11．—Oh, Hannah just told me that she was unable to translate the report into English.—________？She once spent 10 years living in London.A．Guess what B．Why not C．So what D．How come12．In spite of _________ has been said, quite a lot of people are still uncertain about the state of the country’s economy. A．what B．whichC．that D．as13．Meizhou Island is such a beautiful place of interest______ everyone likes to visit.A．as B．that C．which D．where14．Mother told me in a phone call that she had written to me a week before, but I haven’t received__________. A．one B．it C．something D．anything15．——What was wrong? Why didn’t you go to the picnic as scheduled?——I’m sorry. I _________ a seriously-injured old man to the hospital.A．would deliver B．deliveredC．had delivered D．was delivering16．Christine is ______ about anything but her dress as she doesn’t really care about what she looks like in the eyes of others.A．cautious B．optimisticC．particular D．curious17．___________ and they will finish off the challenging job.A．In a week B．A week later C．After a week D．Another week18．-----Good evening. Huangshan Hotel.-----Good evening. ______________?A．Do you still have a room for tonight B．What would you like, pleaseC．Is there anything I can do for you D．Who is that speaking, please19．They felt ________ it was high tax and low income ________ contributed to the extreme misery of the working people at the bottom of the ladder.A．/；that B．that; whichC．that; what D．/; which20．Most spending that results in debt is like a drug: a quick hit of pleasure that ______, only to drag you down for years to come.A．takes off B．wears off C．sets off D．shows off第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

2023届浙江省金丽衢十二校高三下学期第二次联考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解The Best Time to Buy EverythingIf you’re in the market to buy something, you can save big by timing your purchase right. Here’s our smart guide to what to buy when:JANUARY·Fitness Equipment Deals on workout equipment, scales and activity trackers leave you with no excuse not to follow through with your fitness resolutions!FEBRUARY·Tax Software Get a jump on filing your taxes and you’ll be rewarded with discounts on programs such as TurboTax.·Winter Coats The end of the winter season, coupled with Presidents Day sales, make February a great time to stock up on warm coats.MARCH·Air Purifiers Mild spring air may make you want to open up all the windows—and to filter out all those allergens.·Fine Jewelry With Christmas and Valentine’s Day now behind us, jewelers try to keep up their sales by lowering prices.APRIL·Leaf Blowers Tires Drivers are gearing up for summer road trips, so expect to see a variety of tire sales and promos around this time.·Sports Coats and Sweaters All sorts of sports sweaters go on sale.MAY·Blenders A variety of small kitchen appliances go on sale, thanks to Mother’s Day and Memorial Day.·Mattresses Prices are best during Memorial Day sales. That goes for air mattresses, too.JUNE·Outdoor Equipment Before the official start of summer is the best time to save on bikes, sunscreen, camping equipment and other seasonal gear.·Smart-watches All sorts of tech gadgets go on sale for Father’s Day.1．For whom is January the best shopping time?A．Cooking lovers.B．Camping lovers.C．Sports lovers.D．Jewelry lovers. 2．In which of the following months can you purchase coats cheaply?A．January and February.B．April and March.C．June and March.D．February and April.3．Which is the most likely reason for the sales according to the text?A．Traditional festivals.B．Seasonal discount.C．Stores closing-down.D．Group buying.Michelle Yeoh, an iconic name in Chinese cinema, made history on Sunday night by becoming the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best actress.The Malaysian-born actress defeated tough challenger, including two-time winner Cate Blanchett and five-time nominee (被提名人) Michelle Williams, to take home the honored award for her extraordinary performance in the multiverse comedy Everything Everywhere All at Once.The film, where Yeoh plays a struggling laundry owner who ends up being the savior (救世主) of the multiverse, swept the Oscars with a total of seven awards, including for best picture and best director, making it the biggest winner of the night.“For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility,” the actress said in her acceptance speech in Los Angeles, California, the United States, to emphasize that one must dream big as dreams do come true. “And ladies, don’t let anyone ever tell you (that) you’re past your prime (黄金期),” the 60-year-old added.The actress also used her speech to honor her 84-year-old mother, Janet Yeoh. “I have to dedicate this to my mom and all the moms in the world because they are really the superheroes, and without them none of us would be here tonight,” she said.After carving a career for herself in Kung fu cinema in Hong Kong, Yeoh made her Hollywood debut (首次亮相) in the 1997 James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies. She gained international recognition for her role as a swordswoman in Ang Lec’s iconic film, Crouching Tiger. Hidden Dragon, which won three Oscars in 2001.Calling the actress “a female Jackie Chan”, Sha Dan, a film critic, said that Yeoh is the film industry’s darling for not only her jaw-dropping performance in action movies, but also her performance in artistic works. Everything Everywhere All at Once seems to bespecifically crafted for Yeoh because the movie reflects her decades-long efforts to raise the cultural significance of Asian-themed films worldwide, Sha added. His remarks were just part of a stir among Chinese media, with the news hash-tag getting over 430 million views on the popular micro-blogging platform Sina Weibo in just three hours.4．What contributed to Michelle Yeoh’s winning the Academy Award?A．Her iconic name.B．Her impressive acting.C．Her five-time nominations.D．Her international recognition. 5．Which of the following can best describe Michelle Yeoh?A．Ambitious and honest.B．Generous and diligent.C．Warm-hearted and helpful.D．Determined and grateful.6．What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．The road to success of Michelle Yeoh.B．The situation of kungfu cinema. C．Media’s comments on Yeoh’s achievements.D．Yeoh’s great contributions to film industry.7．What is the text?A．A news report.B．A film review.C．A column introduction.D．A program guide.Will the AI chatbots eat search engines’ lunch? For more than 20 years, search engines have been the Internet’s front door. Google has dominated the field in most of the world. But nothing lasts forever, particularly in technology.Just ask IBM, which once ruled business computing, or Nokia, once the leader in mobile phones. Both fell behind because they didn’t follow big technological transitions. Now another tech innovation might announce a similar shift—and a similar opportunity. ChatGPT has put itself on centre stage, by letting people chat with an AI directly. ChatGPT can write essays in various styles, explain complex concepts, summarize texts and answer questions. And it can collect, process and combine knowledge from the web: for example, listing holiday spots that match certain criteria, or suggesting menus or schedules. If asked, it can explain its reasoning and provide details. Many things that people use search engines for today, in short, can be done better with chatbots.Will ChatGPT help students cheat better? Yes, but as with many other technology developments, it’s not a simple black and white situation. Decades ago, students could copyencyclopedia entries, and more recently, they’ve been able to search the Internet and explore into Wikipedia entries. ChatGPT offers new abilities for everything from helping with research to doing their homework for them. Many ChatGPT answers already sound like student essays. Ask the new artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT to write an essay about the cause of the American Civil War and you can watch it produce a persuasive term paper in a matter of seconds.It can even (narrowly) pass a number of exams. It scored 60% on the United States Medical Licensing Examination, 70% on an exam for lawyers, 78% on New York state’s high school chemistry exam’s multiple choice section, and ranked the 40th on the Law School Admission Test.A high school teacher concluded ChatGPT already writes better than most students today. He’s torn between admiring ChatGPT’s potential usefulness and fearing its harm to human learning: “Is this moment more like the invention of the calculator, saving me from the boredom of long division, or more like the invention of the player piano, robbing us of what can be communicated only through human emotion?”8．What is the reason why some tech companies fail to develop?A．The sharp rising market cost.B．Their shift to other business fields. C．The negative impact of local economy.D．Their failure to keep pace with tech changes.9．What is ChatGPT unable to do according to the text?A．Play the piano.B．Write various articles.C．Schedule a holiday trip.D．Explain complex concepts.10．What is the purpose of the percentages mentioned in paragraph 4?A．To explain a rule.B．To make a prediction.C．To illustrate a fact.D．To clarify a concept.11．What is the author’s attitude towards ChatGPT?A．Objective.B．Positive.C．Negative.D．Ambiguous.Singapore cannot afford to have large plots of land dedicated to growing crops—it is just too small. However, farming, or more precisely, urban farming, is now a buzz word here. Instead of looking at the grounds, Singapore has decided to look skyward, towards rooftops!In 2020, Singapore announced plans to convert the roofs of nine multi-storey car-parksin public housing areas into spaces for commercially farmed vegetables and other crops. This is part of Singapore’s strategy to meet the country’s 30 by 30 goal, which is to produce 30% of its nutritional needs locally by 2030 up from 10% in 2020.Several companies have taken on the task of cultivating the urban farming scene in Singapore. Citiponics has made a name for itself, building water-efficient organic “growing towers” that can be used to grow anything from butterhead lettuce (奶油生菜) to sweet basil (罗勒). In April 2020, they opened the first commercial farm on the rooftop of a multi-storey car park and now sell their produce via their own brand at local supermarkets. Edible Garden City (EGC) has more than 200farms across the island and works closely with restaurants to ensure sustainable supply and demand. A 460-square-meter farm run by EGC, is positioned on the rooftop of a mall to supply nearby restaurants.Singapore is not alone in its efforts to go beyond the confines of conventional agriculture. All over the world, cities are seeking to feed their communities with local produce. At Thammasat University located just outside of Bangkok, a formerly disused rooftop has been transformed into a 7,000-square-meter space for organic farming, the largest in Asia.Urban farming is not restricted to eatable plants such as leafy greens and vegetables. Rooftop Honey, which has over 130 hives throughout various locations in Greater Melbourne specializes in bees. The urban beekeeping operation, founded in 2010, serves two purposes: producing creamy and delicious honey for the city’s residents while also allowing the bees to pollinate (授粉) flowers in the surrounding areas.There are several benefits to have the farms so close to home. Through community gardens or access to commercial-scale farm produce, the public have an opportunity to understand how food is grown. As the produce is pesticide free, there is also comfort in knowing where the food comes from and its impact on the environment.12．Why is the limited land resource in Singapore mentioned in the first paragraph?A．To explain benefits of urban farming.B．To show the function of urban farming. C．To introduce the result of urban farming.D．To emphasize the necessity of urban farming.13．What does the underlined word “confines” in paragraph 4 refer to?A．Strengths.B．Restrictions.C．Principles.D．Profits. 14．What can we learn about urban farming from the text?A．Urban farming simply means growing vegetables and fruits.B．Urban farming is a solution to farming where land is lacking.C．Urban farming helps to increase the crop production greatly.D．Urban farming has never been commercialized in Singapore.15．Which can be a suitable title for the text?A．A New Plan Launched in Singapore B．Singapore, the Birthplace of Urban FarmingC．Urban Farming, a Novel Pattern of Farming D．Strengths and Weaknesses of Urban Farming二、七选五The teenage years are probably the most unsettled and stressful years in a person’s life. Teens experience significant physical, emotional, social and cognitive changes. And teens of today face more challenges as they go through more uncertain times of the 21st century.____16____As teens experience massive physical, social and emotional changes, the challenges are managing social expectations of ideal body images, developing their identity and finding their place in the world. In the past, a teen who was criticized for his or her larger figure or pimpled (有粉刺的) face, might feel embarrassed and dejected in school. ____17____ Constant comparison and endless posts of picture — perfect images and lives give teens greater pressure to follow current fashion trends. The Wall Street Journal reported that Instagram made body images worse for one in three teenage girls.____18____ Statistics show that most cases of cyber bullying take place on popular social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchats and Twitter, where cyber bullies make emotionally scarring comments. These can be made publicly on a teen’s social media account. ____19____ As a result, cyber bullying can be more threatening than traditional bullying because it can be shared and viewed repeatedly on social media. In this age of social media, it is also important for teens to learn to cultivate positive, and healthy relationships with people.There have been many discussions about new technologies and ways of working, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, which will impact future jobs. ____20____. Unlike in the past, the situation is different today as AI and automation are causing some jobsto disappear. Teens will have to meet this challenge by adopting an attitude of lifelong learning, and keeping paces with technology.A．They can also be spread quickly by sharing with others.B．Furthermore, social media has taken bullying to a new level.C．The future has always been a dreamland for teens to anticipate.D．Today, these same sufferings can be expanded by social media.E．Social media, and technological advances are posing new challenges. F．Additionally, social media is a strong tool for a teen to defend himself.G．The challenge for a teen today is preparing for a largely unknown future.三、完形填空was between 18 and 21 didn’t ______35______ her. She passed the written test, she cleared the physical examination and, finally, that little girl’s dream became a reality. 21．A．patient B．boy C．clerk D．kid 22．A．trapped B．lost C．absorbed D．buried 23．A．career B．course C．ambition D．education 24．A．trainers B．rescuers C．parents D．agents 25．A．yelled B．opposed C．ignored D．laughed 26．A．because B．until C．before D．unless 27．A．or B．so C．but D．and 28．A．begins B．refuses C．agrees D．tends 29．A．loan B．degree C．prize D．license 30．A．unfortunately B．hopefully C．randomly D．intentionally 31．A．running after B．longing for C．looking after D．struggling for 32．A．hopeless B．anxious C．puzzled D．peaceful 33．A．warning B．calling C．training D．blessing 34．A．prepared B．abandoned C．inspired D．disabled 35．A．encourage B．strengthen C．discourage D．misguide四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2023-2024学年全国天域名校协作体高三下学期3月联考英语试题1. Why is the man phoning the woman?A．To ask her out for dinner.B．To tell her he will be late.C．To inform her he has been in an accident.2. What does the man like his toast with?A．Much butter. B．Less butter. C．Nothing on it.3. What is the man going to buy his father?A．A new digital camera. B．An antique desk. C．An old film camera.4. How fast did the man drive on the straightaway?A．180 km/h. B．200 km/h. C．220 km/h.5. How is the man feeling?A．Sad. B．Awkward. C．Proud.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6. When was the last time the speakers were in a theater?A．January. B．March. C．July.7. What stage show did the speakers watch on television?A．Cats. B．Romeo and Juliet. C．Hamilton.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8. Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a bar. B．In a hotel. C．In a restaurant.9. How much is the barbecue?A．$10. B．$20. C．$30.10. What is the woman going to do first?A．Have a drink. B．Take a shower. C．Eat some food.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。