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第Ⅰ卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）(略)第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D ）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ASports can help us a lot. Taking exercises can make us strong. In collective(集体的) sports likebasketball, volleyball or football, we will learn the importance of cooperation(合作). And sports can alsohelp us relax after work or study.However, as the saying goes, “there are two sides of everything.” Sometimes we may hurt otherplayers or ourselves if we are not careful enough when participating(参加) in sports activities. What’s more, too much or hard practice can be bad for our health.Sports can make us healthy both physically and psychologically(心理地). It is also a good way forpeople to know each other and can improve friendship between people. So long as we are careful enough,sports can do us nothing but good. 21. can make us strong.A. SleepingB. SingingC. Making friendsD. Taking exercise22. Too much exercise can be for us. A. good B. enough C. bad D. helpful 23. Sports can . A. help people to know each other B. improve friendship between people C. do us nothing but good if we are careful D. All of the above 24. Which of the following is NOT true? A. Sports can help us relax after work or study. B. Sports can only make us healthy physically. C. Sometimes we may hurt other players or ourselves when participating in sports activities. D. Basketball and volleyball are both collective sports. B Many United States companies have made the search for legal protection from import competition into a major line of work. Since 1980, the United States International Trade Commission(ITC) has received about 280 complaints alleging damage from imports that benefit from subsidies(补贴)by foreign governments. Another 340 charge that foreign companies “dumped” their products in the United States at “less than fair value”. Even when no unfair practices are claimed, the simple claim that an industry has been injured by imports is sufficient grounds to seek relief(救济). Contrary to the general impression, this request for import relief has hurt more companies than it has helped. As corporations begin to function globally, they develop a complicated web of marketing, production, and research relationships. The complexity of these relationships makes it unlikely that a system of import relief laws will meet the strategic needs of all the units under the same parent company. Internationalization increases the danger that foreign companies will use import relief laws against the very companies the laws were designed to protect. Suppose a United States-owned company establishes an overseas plant to manufacture a product while its competitor makes the same product in the United States. If the competitor can prove injury from the imports ——and that the United States company received a subsidy from a foreign government to build its plant abroad ——the United States company’s products will be uncompetitive in the United States, since they would be subject to duties. Perhaps the most shameful case occurred when the ITC investigated allegations(控诉) that Canadian companies were injuring the United States salt industry by dumping rock salt, used to deice roads. The bizarre aspect of the complaint was that a foreign conglomerate(联合企业) with United States operations was crying for help against a United States company with foreign operations. The “United States” company claiming injury was a unit of a Dutch conglomerate, while the “Canadian” companies included a uni t of a此卷只装订不密封班级姓名准考证号考场号座位号Chicago firm that was the second-largest domestic producer of rock salt.25. The passage is chiefly concerned with .A. arguing against the increased internationalization of US corporationsB. recommending a uniform method for handling claims of unfair trade practicesC. warning that the application of laws affecting trade frequently has unintended consequencesD. advocating the use of trade restrictions for “dumped” products but not for other imports26. What can be inferred about the minimal basis for a complaint to the ITC?A. A foreign competitor is selling products in the US at less than fair market value.B. A foreign competitor has greatly increased the volume of products shipped to the US.C. The company requesting import relief has been banned from exporting products.D. The company requesting import relief has been injured by the sale of imports in the US.27. Which of the following is most likely to be true of US trade laws?A. They will eliminate the practice of “dumping” products i n the US.B. Those applied to international companies will help to gain more profits.C. They will affect US trade with Canada more negatively than trade with other nations.D. Those helping one unit within a parent company won’t necessarily help other uni ts.CPalaces are known for their beauty and splendor, but they offer little protection against attacks. It is easy to defend a large building, but usually these buildings are not designed with the comfort of a king in mind. When it comes to structures that are both beautiful and defensive, the European castle is a big success.Castles were originally built in England by the Normans in 1066. They built towers and walls to secure the land they had taken. These castles provided the Normans with a quiet and safe place. They also served as bases of operation for attacks. In this way castles served both defensive and offensive roles. Besides, castles served as offices for governors. Those that were socially beneath the governor would come to report affairs and express their respect. They would address problems, handle business, feast, and enjoy festivities in castles. So castles served as social centers as well.The first castles were made from earth and wood, and they were likely to suffer from attacks by fire. Then wooden castles were gradually replaced by stone, which greatly increased the strength of these towers and walls. However, attackers could throw flaming objects into castles through the windows or burn the wooden doors. This led to moving the windows and entrances off of the ground floor and up to the first floor to make them more difficult to access.During the Middle Ages, attacks increased in regularity, so castle defenses were updated. Arrow-slits were added. They were small holes in the castle, which allowed defenders to fire without being hurt. Towers were built from which defenders could provide fire on both sides. The towers were connected to the castle by wooden bridges, so that if one tower fell, the rest of the castle was still easy to defend. A lot of rings of castle walls were constructed, so that even if attackers went past one wall, they would be caught on a killing ground between inner and outer walls. All of these increased the defense of castles.The end of castles can be attributed to gunpowder. During the 15th century, artillery, a kind of large guns, became powerful enough to break through stone walls. This greatly made the role of castles less effective. Though castles no longer serve their original purposes, remaining castles receive millions of visitors each year who wish to experience the situations of ancient times.28. What was the original function of castles according to the passage?A. They served as tourist attractions.B. They were important social centers.C. They marked religious ceremonies.D. They were built for use in emergencies.29. The reason why wooden castles were replaced by stone castles was that .A. stone castles cost less moneyB. stone castles offered better defenseC. wooden castles were uncomfortableD. wooden castles took a long time to build30. Which of the following showed an improvement in castle defenses?A. Castles were totally separated by stones.B. Arrow-slits were made in large quantities.C. Rings of walls were built to defend the towers.D. Windows and entrances were moved to the higher floor.31. What is the best title of the passage?A. Fancy Living: Learning about CastlesB. Normans: Bringing Castles to EnglandC. A History of Castles: The Rise and Fall of CastlesD. Defending Castles: Technologies Used to Defend CastlesDA schoolgirl saved her father’s life by kicking him in the chest after he suffered a serious allergicreaction which stopped his heart.Izzy, nine, restarted father Colm’s heart by stamping(踩) on his chest after he fell down at home and stopped breathing.Izzy’s mother, Debbie, immediately called 999, but Izzy knew doctors would never arrive in time to save her father, so decided to use CPR.However, she quickly discovered her arms weren’t strong enough, so she stamped on her father’s chest instead.Debbie then took over with some more conventional chest compressions until the ambulance arrived.Izzy, who has been given a bravery award by her school, said: “I just kicked him really hard. My mum taught me CPR but I knew I w asn’t strong enough to use hands. I was quite scared. The doctor said I might as well be a doctor or a nurse. My mum said that Dad was going to hospital with a big footprint on his chest.”“She’s a little star,” said Debbie. “I was really upset, but Izzy just took over. I just can’t believe what she did. I really think all children should be taught first aid. Izzy did CPR, then the doctor turned up. Colm had to have more treatment on the way to the hospital and we’ve got to see an expert.”Truck driver Colm, 35, suffered a mystery allergic reaction on Saturday and was taken to hospital, but was sent home only for it to happen again the next day. The second attack was so serious that his airway swelled, preventing him from breathing, his blood pressure dropped suddenly, and his heart stopped for a moment.He has now made a full recovery from his suffering.32. Izzy kicked her father in the chest _________.A. to express her helplessnessB. to practise CPR on himC. to restart his heartD. to keep him awake33. What’s the right order of the events?①Izzy kicked Colm.②Debbie called 999.③Izzy learned CPR.④Colm’s heart stopped.A. ③①②④B. ④②③①C. ④③①②D. ③④②①34. What does Paragraph 8 mainly talk about?A. What caused Colm’s allerg y.B. Colm’s present condition.C. What Colm suffered.D. Symptoms of Colm’s allergic reaction.35. Why does the author write the news?A. To report a 9-year-old girl’s brave act.B. To prove the importance of CPR.C. To describe a serious accident.D. To call people’s attention to allergic reaction.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
高考模拟英语试卷本试卷分听力技能、知识运用、阅读技能、写作技能四个部分, 时量120分钟，满分100分。
第一部分：听力技能（共两节，满分20分）做听力部分时，请先在试题卷上作答。
听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将1至第16小题的答案转涂到答题卡上，将每17至20小题的答案转写到答题卡上。
第一节听力理解（共16小题；每小题1分，满分16分）听下面9段对话。
每段对话后有一个或一个以上小题，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。
听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话读两遍。
例听下面一段对话，回答第1小题。
1．How much is the shirt?A．£19．15．B．£9．18．C．£9．15．答案是C。
听下面一段对话，回答第1小题。
1．At what time does the office open?A．745．B．845．C．800．听下面一段对话，回答第2小题。
2．What did the man do last Saturday?A．He saw a play. B．He acted in a play. C．He went to the tea house.听下面一段对话，回答第3小题。
3．What is the relationship between the speakers?A．They are friends. B．They are strangers. C．They are brother and sister.听下面一段对话，回答第4小题。
4．What are the relationship between the speakers?A．A fine coat. B．Their friend, Tom. C．The weather.听下面一段对话，回答第5小题。
曲沃中学高三英语十一月份测试题for a new job.lready 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, ely went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the officer the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt.d. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair ould I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.t turned out he was the General Manager of the company.u even stepped into the office. I just know you’d be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!”s.ng a carHis friend asked, “Well, what does she think about?” He answered, “I don’t know. She so. Research shows that we usually listen to only 20% of what others say to us. But good iage, with our children, or with our friends.t we want to. There are three important things we need to do when we listen to others. pers, or whatever else, and give the talkers your attention.thinking about what we want to say. Hear them out. Listen to everything they have to say e about what they are feeling or going through. Don’t just hear their words, but try to↙↘↙↓↘↓sessions because they tend to get off-topic pretty quickly. Save the social time till you’kill as many distractions as possible such as music, television, and even the Internet andDon’t give yourself another excuse to get up and walk around.rk leafy greens, whole grains, peanut butter, milk and seafood. Caffeine or energy drinkst topics. If you’re not sure what those are, read the study guide or ask your classmates. important parts.ething mindless, like taking a walk, or listening to music. It’ll keep your stress level35. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?ut our dreams should not and cannot wait.Don’t go to your grave with unfinished dreams. Make the decision to go after every dream, like you. Sure, other people can write, but they’ll never be able to write from the same an dream about finding a cure for cancer, but it will never happen unless you actually go afraid. Just think about all the things you’ve wanted to do, but allowed fear to convincee, “How could I become as __42__as you when I grow up ?”a spade without doing anything but saying that he wanted to be a (n) __44__ in the future. ging. Later, the first was still holding his spade in the __48__ place and the second took __51__ shirt and work hard .”eplied, “Look at my workers! I can’t remember all their names, and even I have no __54__ o be working harder than others. He is always the first one to work while the last one to o how I got __58__ I am now. I worked hard and wore a striped shirt. My boss __59__ me. Iach him. 62 , half a year later, he lost his interest in the piano and no longer wanted owever, he didn’t like that idea and often played the piano 64 (unwilling). We couldn’he wanted to thank my son. He went to my son and handed him 67 gift, saying, “I really ”My son looked 69 (surprise)of the piano and practiced hard every night.“I don’t think my help is important.” Hear what I said, he was asked, “How much does snowflakes on a fork. When the 8,865,220th fell into it, it broke.” I got his point and ink of the 8,865,220th snowflakes.. Smith说明情况。
山西省临汾市高三年级第一次模拟测试英语（满分150分，考试时间100分钟）第Ⅰ卷（选择题共115分）第一部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分55分)第一节语法和词汇知识(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1.—Might I ask a favor of you?—.A. Ask, pleaseB. My pleasureC. Sure, go aheadD. Yes, you might2.Miss Jenny works as a typist in a company. However, she doesn’t like the work because asks for patience and speed.A. sheB. itC. anythingD. everything3.Every year, when the peach blossoms are at their best, a festival at Beijing Botanical Garden.A. is heldB. holdsC. will be heldD. is holding4.—Of the two apples, which one do you prefer?—bigger one. It’s most delicious one, I think.A. The; theB.A; aC.A; theD. The; a5.It’s said that there are plenty of hotels in Wuyishan. There be any difficulty for you to find somewhere to stay.A.shouldn’tB.mustn’tC.wouldn’tD.needn’t6.The job is I can do myself, so I need some help.A.no more thanB.not more thanC.more thanD.less than7.Mother told Jim to the milk until it boiled and then turn off the gas.A.observeB.watchC.seeD.examine8.When deeply absorbed in work, he often was, he would forget all about eating or sleeping.A.whereB.thatC.whatD.as9.The students were to learn that the new teaching method at the meeting would be carried out.A.pleased; put forwardB.pleasing; putting forwardC.pleased; putting forwardD.pleasing; put forward10. Tom is very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless.A.WhenB.WhileC.AsD.If11.It’s the first time this term we an examination after class in the afternoon.A.didn’t haveB.don’t haveC.hadn’t hadD.haven’t had12.Why not try your luck in big cities, Bob? They’re the best jobs are.A.whatB.whichC.whereD.that13.—I didn’t know you were a very good cook. Who taught you?—Here’s a tip If from my mother.A.took upB.picked upC.learned aboutD.read about14.When I first lived abroad, I had to do the housework for others a week’s accommodation.A.in exchange forB.with regard toC.by means ofD.in place of15.—I don’t know why Tom was absent from yesterday’s meeting.—He must have been sick, ？A.isn’t heB.didn’t heC.wasn’t heD.mustn’t he第二节完形填空(共；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
山西省临汾市赵曲中学2018-2019学年高二英语测试题含解析一、选择题1. Once ，a word becomes a promise.A. speakB. spokenC. speakingD. to speak参考答案：B2. Mr. Smith has not yet told me ______ I can go with him to ______ he calls the Underground Treasure House next week.A. that, whereB. what, whereC. whether, thatD. whether, what参考答案：D本题考查名词性从句，第二个从句的谓语动词call 缺少一个宾语，故用what来引导宾语从句，what在从句中作宾语。
3. She ________ herself entirely to her research and it earned her a good reputation in her field. A．contributed to B．made C．devoted D．was devoted参考答案：C4. I like playing basketball, while what my brother enjoys ___________.A. playing footballB. to play footballC. is playing footballD. play football参考答案：C5. We disagree sometimes, but as a football team, when there are ____ we work out adjustments and settlements.A .advantages B. impressions C. conflicts D. administrations参考答案：C6. To tell the truth, _______is my belief that parents shouldn’t give children whatever they want.A. asB. itC. whatD. that参考答案：B7. Instruments of this kind break easily even if you touch them ________.A. merelyB. slightlyC. hardlyD. normally参考答案：B8. Jack works hard and carefully, and he is thought to be a _______ young manager in our company by all of us.A. creativeB. sensibleC. promisingD. talented参考答案：C9. --- Hey, Cathy, why are you crying?--- Oh Lily, you simply __________read this novel, which is so touching.A. couldB. mayC. mustD. will参考答案：C【详解】考查情态动词。
2019年山西省临汾市城西中学高三英语模拟试题一、选择题1. The headmaster was______ as to how to inform her of the news that her daughter failed to pass the exam again.A. at easeB. in reliefC. in a hurryD. at a loss参考答案：D2. —I’m terribly sorry to interrupt, but may I use your phone? It’s rather urgent.— Yes, .A. with pleasureB. no burryC. it doesn’t matterD. of course参考答案：D3. —I'm trying to find yesterday's newspaper. Have you seen it?—I'm afraid that I ______ it away. I thought you had finished reading it.A. threwB. had thrownC. throwD. will throw参考答案：A4. —What do you think of the professor’s speech?— I was listening carefully but I could not ________ everything he said. He spoke too many local idioms.A. take onB. take inC. take upD. take over参考答案：B5. It’s really difficult to ______ what he is trying to express.A. leave outB. break outC. put outD. make out参考答案：D略6. By 2020，the population in the Brea is expected to double of 1980．A．that B．it C．one D．what参考答案：A7. Don’t be discouraged. ______ things as they are and you will enjoy every day of your life.A. TakingB. To takeC.Take D. Taken参考答案：C8. We here on time but we were caught in a traffic jam.A. must have arrivedB. could have arrivedC. need have arrivedD. should have arrived参考答案：B9. Since its start, WeChat ________ into the most popular messaging communication service in China.A. has developedB. developedC. developsD. was developing参考答案：A本题考察谓语动词时态。
山西省临汾市赵曲中学2019-2020学年高三英语月考试题含解析一、选择题1. Half of the world’s population is under the age of 25 and when they are not involved in the decision-making process, they are not aware of ______ is taking place.A. whatB. whomC. whichD. whose参考答案：A2. On 8th August, 1914, twenty-seven men ______ a ship ______ for the Antarctic.A. boarding; leavingB. boarded; leavingC. went abroad; leftD. were on board; left参考答案：B3. You can use a large plastics bottle, _________ cut off, as a plot to grow flowers in.A. with its topB. the top of whichC. whose topD. its top is参考答案：A略27. Dogs, pulling sleds and packed burdens, once provided a single shepherd with enough “hands”to keep more sheep than be ________ able to without assistance.A. would beB. wasC. would have beenD. might be参考答案：C略5. Next door to ours_______, who has just returned from abroad.A. where lives an oldman B. where does an old man liveC. lives an oldman D. does an old man live参考答案：C6. ______ the extreme levels of air pollution, city authorities have started to take measures to quickly reduce pollution levels and protect city dwellers.A. In spite ofB. As well asC. In response toD. By means of参考答案：C34. The engine just won't start. Something seems wrong with it.A. to goB. to have goneC. goingD. having gone参考答案：B8. I like _______ in the autumn when the weather is clear and bright.A. thisB. thatC.itD. one参考答案：C9. —We shall take the condition ______ you’ve attached to this project into careful consideration.—Thanks a lot.A. whereB. whenC. whichD. what参考答案：C考查定语从句句意：——我们一定会仔细考虑你附加在这个项目上的条件的。
山西省临汾市赵曲中学高三英语下学期期末试题含解析一、选择题1. It is our daily decisions, rather than our abilities, ______ show what we truly are.A. whichB. whoC. whatD. that参考答案：D2. — When did the couple die?— It was on May 12 _______ the earthquake hit Wenchuan County.A. thatB. whichC. whenD. what参考答案：C略3. . —What do you think is the most important in every field in the world?—There is no for hard work and dedication.A. recreationB. substituteC. occasionD. inspiration 参考答案：B4. Our new house is very ______ for me as I can get to the supermarket in five minutes from here.A. convenientB. comfortableC. naturalD. helpful参考答案：A考查形容词辨析。
句意为：我们的新家对我来说非常方便，因为从这里五分钟内就能到超市。
convenient意为“方便的，便利的”。
comfortable舒适的；natural自然的；helpful有帮助的。
5. —Can I have an apple, Uncle Pal?—______. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.A. It doesn’t matterB. It’s a dealC. You’re welcomeD. Help yourself参考答案：D6. —What should we pay more attention to if we go camping in the mountains?—Nothing special. Take a special pair of glasses _______ the wind there is strong and cold.A. even ifB. in caseC. providing thatD. so long as参考答案：B7. __________ the whole passage, so that you will get a general idea of it.A. ScanningB. To scanC. ScanD. Having scan参考答案：C8. Very ______ about toys, Tony was not to be pleased, though I tried to show him one by one.A. responsibleB. particularC. specialD. curious参考答案：B9. English is a subject ___________ we should attach great importance.A. whichB. thatC. to whichD. for which参考答案：C这题考查定语从句，从句中用了attach great importance缺了介词to，表示“对…重视”，所以用to which。
2019-2020学年临汾市第一中学高三英语一模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI once taught in a small private school. Each morning at nine o’clock all the students, ranging in age from three to seven years old, gathered in the Great Room for a warm-up in preparation for the day.One morning the headmistress made an announcement to all the children gathered,“Today we begin a great experiment of the mind.” She held up two ivy(常春藤) plants, each potted in an identical container. She continued, “Do they look the same?”All the children nodded. So did I, for, in this way, I was alsoa child.“We will give the plants the same amount of light, the same amount of water, but not the same amount of attention,” She said. “Together we are going to see what will happen when we put one plant in the kitchen away from our attention and the other plant right here in this room. Each day for the next month, we shall sing to our plant in the Great Room and tell it how much we love it, and how beautiful it is. We will use our good minds to think good thoughts about it.”Four weeks later my eyes were as wide and disbelieving as the children’s. The kitchen plant was leggy and sick-looking, and it hadn’t grown at all. But the Great Room plant, which had been sung to and surrounded by positive thoughts and words, had increased threefold in size with dark leaves that were filled with energy.In order to prove the experiment, the kitchen ivy was brought to the Great Room to join the other ivy. Within three weeks, the second plant had caught up with the first ivy. Within four weeks, they could not be distinguished, one from the other.I took this lesson to heart and made it my own.1. Why did the headmistress do the experiment?A. She wanted to teach me a lesson.B. She expected the students to learn to grow plants.C. She meant to prove the impact of good minds on growth.D. She intended to show students how to save a sick-looking plant.2. What happened to the ivy in the kitchen at last?A. It stopped growing and died.B. It was leggy and sick with dark leaves.C. It looked almost the same as the other one.D. It grew better than the one in the Great Room.3. What can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Life Means GrowthB. Things Grow with LoveC. Equality Makes a DifferenceD. Positive Thoughts Really CountBWhen my friend suggested going to the op shop (二手商店)，instantly I thought “I hope no one I know sees me”. It was the same when my cousin commented on my new furniture and Japanese, fine-bone-china bowls and asked where I got them. They were from the local op shop but instead I said “from the antique shop”.Many people in my Greek-Cypriot community would look down on me if I said I shopped at the op shop. They may pity me, consider me poor, a failure. Immigrants sacrificed their families and homes for a better life. Buying a house and having enough money to live comfortably, to educate your children and see them also live comfortably, are a big part of the immigrant dream, But has this dream made us materialistic at the cost of our own planet?Our love for purchasing the latest trendy clothes or furniture, then donating them when we are tired of them has become normal. I was once like this. But after watching the documentaryThe True CostI learned donated clothes that don’t get sold are sent to developing nations, many of them ending up in landfills (垃圾填埋地). In addition, your new dress requires electricity and materials to make. But if you buy a second-hand dress, that’s one less dress in a landfill and one less new dress to be made.A friend introduced me to op shopping only a few years ago. My firstitem was a dress she gifted me. It was lovely and I loved it. Nobody could tell it was second-hand. This opened me up to purchasing more second-hand high quality branded clothes. Once I visited a friend and was impressed by how she decorated her apartment. “It’s all second-hand,” she said. I couldn’t believe it. The truth is a lot of things sold at the op shop are in new or almost new condition. That’s when I made the decision to only buy second-hand things.Selling second-hand things isn’t anything new butwhat the planet needs is more buyers. There is so much excess (过量) production in the world. So stop feeling ashamed, and let’s get shopping.4. What kind of feeling is expressed in Paragraph 1?A. Pride.B. Embarrassment.C. Delight.D. Sympathy.5. Whatare many people in the author’s community like?A. They are probably materialistic.B. They care about the environment.C. They think highly of op shopping.D. They look down upon immigrants.6. What was the author encouraged to do after visiting her friend’s apartment?A. Watch the documentaryThe True Cost.B. Donate more to local charities.C. Avoid shopping too much.D. Stop buying new things.7. What’s the purpose of the text?A. To entertain.B. To advertise.C. To persuade.D. To describe.CImprovements to energy efficiency, such as LED lights, are seen by many authorities as a top priority for cutting carbon emissions. Yet a growing body of research suggests that arebound effect could wipe out more than half of the savings from energy efficiency improvements, making the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change even harder to hit.A team led by Paul Brockway at the University of Leeds, UK, looked at the existing 33 studies on the impact of the rebound effect. First comes the direct rebound: for instance,when someone buys a more efficient car, they may take advantage of that by driving it further. Then comes the indirect rebound: fuel savings leave the owner with more money to spend elsewhere in the economy, consuming energy.Although the 33 studies used different methods to model the rebound effect, they produced very consistent estimates of its impact, leading the team to conclude that the effect wipes out, on average, 63 percent of the anticipated energy savings.“We're not saying energy efficiency doesn't work. What we're saying is rebound needs to be taken more seriously,” says Brockway.The idea that increased efficiency may not deliver the hopedfor savingsdates back to the Jevons paradox(悖论), named after the economist William Stanley Jevons, who, in 1865,observed that more efficient coal use led to more demand for coal.If the rebound effect does prove to be as big as suggested, it means future global energy demand will behigher than expected and the world will need far more wind and solar power and carboncapture technology than is currently being planned for.But that doesn't mean nothing can be done to limit the rebound effect. One answer is to double down on energy efficiency and do twice as much to achieve the same effect.8. Which of the following is a rebound effect?A. A man uses LED lights to cut carbon emissions.B. A company uses coal more efficiently to reduce waste.C. A family saves money by using energysaving devices.D. A lady spends savings from her fuel efficient car on more clothes.9. How did Paul Brockway's team carry out their research?A. By interviewing economists.B. By analyzing former studies.C. By modeling the rebound effect.D. By debating about the Jevons paradox.10. What would Paul Brockway probably agree with?A. Authorities should dismiss energy efficiency.B. Worldwide efforts to preserve energy are in vain.C. The rebound effect helps protect the environment.D. More attention should be paid to the rebound effect.11. What's the author's attitude towards limiting the rebound effect?A. Positive.B. Pessimistic.C. Doubtful.D. Disapproving.DSlowing down was the last thing on Elaine Schaefer's mind when she turned 70 last year. She'd enjoyed an ambitious travel schedule for the previous decade. She didn't feel too old to travel.Yet many people are asking that slightly embarrassing question: Can you be too old to travel? The travel industry has already responded. Try renting a car inEurope, for example. InCroatia, Schaefer wouldn't be able to this year, because the maximum age is 70. Insurance companies require higher rates; tour operators limit certain activities. That feels like a " no" for many travelers.Definitely some folks should think twice before traveling, but not only based on their age. It's their level of fitness,says Kirsten Veldman, a former tour guide who now edits a retirement blog. She recalls a 93-year-old who was disabled and traveling alone on aCaribbeantour. "You can't expect to ask a tour leader to be there for you 24/7 for medical care. " she says. "Tour guides don't have the time, skills, and knowledge for it. So, in this case, my advice is: he shouldn't have traveled with us in this situation. "But some tour operators serve older travelers. For example, Grand Circle Travel started in 1958 to serve senior members. “We have travelers into their 80s and even 90s. Some travel as a couple and some alone,” says company spokeswoman Ann Shannon. “We have no age limit.”If you ask travel experts, they'll tell you that age is just a number. It's a question of physical, and to a certain extent, mental ability. "Many of our travelers are retired, focused on keeping their good health, and are experienced travelers who have a good idea of what to expect, "says Sara Baer-Sinnott, president of Oldways, a food and nutrition nonprofit that operates tours. "Someone in their 40's may struggle more than someone in their 80s. "12. What is expected if Schaefer travels inCroatiathis year?A. She can rent a car to go around.B. She has to pay more insurance fees.C. She can join in all kinds of activities.D. She will receive 24/7 medical care.13. What caused Veldman to disapprove of the 93-year-old's traveling?A. His old age.B. His lack of money.C. His poor health.D. His in sociable personality.14. What do we know about Grand Circle Travel?A. It is a non-profit traveling organization.B. It offers service to a wide range of travelers.C. It has a history of more than seven decades.D. Its main customers are senior travelers.15. What is the authors altitude towards traveling old?A. Opposed.B. Supportive.C. Tolerant.D. Objective.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
山西省临汾市赵曲中学2021-2022学年高三英语测试题含解析一、选择题1. — Could you send me an application for the TOEFL ?—What’s your name and address ?A．Yes, I could B．Just a moment C．That’s right D ．No problem参考答案：D略2. He treated us as ________ individuals who had to learn to make up our own minds about important issues.A. autonomousB. fragileC. contentD. ambiguous参考答案：A【分析】考查形容词词义辨析。
句意：他把我们看作是自主的个体，必须学会在重要问题上下定决心的个体。
【详解】autonomous自治的; 有自主权的，自发的；fragile易碎的，虚弱的；content满意的，满足的；ambiguous模棱两可，含糊的，不明确的。
根据后一句“必须学会在重要问题上下定决心的个体”可知，是一个自主的人，才可以做到，故选A。
3. We hope the bridge ________ the road ________ will be completed as soon as possible. We can't bear the inconvenience any more.A. of ; carried outB. to ; being carried outC. on ; to be carried outD. to ; carrying out参考答案：B4. Jose cupped his hands together to cover his mouth ________ other people would see him cry.A. so thatB. now thatC. for fear thatD. on condition that参考答案：C 略5. Walmart, which is one of the largest American supermarket chains, some of its store open 24 hours on Mondays through Saturdays.A. keepsB. keepC. have keptD. had kept参考答案：A6. Madam Curie, _______ to scientific research, was_______ the Nobel Prize twice.A. devoted herself; awardedB. devoted; rewardedC. who devoted; awardedD. devoted; awarded参考答案：D7. Hardly _____ to speak _____ someone interrupted him.A. had he begun; whenB. he had begun; whileC. did he begin; whenD. he begun; when参考答案：A略8. —Our room costs $30 a night.—Is that _____ breakfast?A.forB.withC.withinD.in参考答案：B9. It was a difficult job for him. He had tried everything but it made little .A. useB. goodC. differenceD. result参考答案：C选C考查名词辨析。
