湖南省衡阳市2018届高三第三次联考(三模)英语试题

第Ⅰ卷（选择题共100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）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 will the man do this evening?A.To go to the concert.B.To meet Jack.C.To write his essay.2.Why will the man get home late?A.Because he will meet his friend.B.Because he has just taken a new project.C.Because there is a traffic jam.3.What is the boy doing?A.He is having a class.B.He is doing his own homework.C.He is doing Jim's homework.4.Which line should the man take?A.Line 6.B.Line 16.C.Line 60.5.Where did the conversation take place?A.In the hospital.B.At the hairdresser's.C.At the butcher's.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或对白，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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

英语 2018年高三湖南省第三次模拟试题英语考试时间：____分钟题型单选题填空题总分得分单选题（本大题共15小题，每小题____分，共____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 和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

ABelow are several programs designed for students.ARCC GapARCC Gap has been offering programs for young adults since 1983. ARCC GapSemester programs are an opportunity to live and learn in some of the greatest classroomson earth. Our Semester programs take students on a journeyof discovery of localpeoples, places, cultures and ideas.Program Locations: International—Africa, Asia, Latin America, and IndiaPhone: 415-332-5075Email: gap@adventurescrosscoutry. comThinking Beyond BordersThinking Beyond Borders’ gap year programs are specifically designed for studentswho like learning and are eager to create meaningfulsocial change in the world.We combine working with inspiring local leaders, and engage readings and discussionsto create an exciting, supportive, and transformational learning environment TBB’s full-year and semesteroptions include a 7-country Global Gap Year.Program Location(s): International—Global, South America, AsiaPhone: 203-993-0236Camps InternationalOur inspirational AGA programs give you the chance to live with thecommunities you will be supporting and work with locals on service projectsthat make a significant and lasting difference to people’s lives. You can alsocontribute to protecting the environment and endangered wildlife.Program Locations: Kenya, Borneo, Cambodia, Ecuador, Peru and our newest locationsCosta Rica, NicaraguaPhone; 44 1425 485 390Email: rcig@campsinternational. co. ukRaleigh InternationalFor more than 30 years Raleigh International has been runninglife-changingExpeditions to some of the most remote places on the planet.A Raleigh Expedition is overseas volunteering. Our 5, 7 or 10-weekExpeditions provide exposure to different people, new cultures, situations, andenvironments. This is your chance to create a real change in the communitiesthat need it most, and to develop a range of skills for yourself.Program Locations: Africa, Asia and IndiaPhone: 00 44 (0)207 183 1270What do ARCC Gap and Thinking Beyond Borders have in common?A. They are to bring about social changes.B. They are designed to train young leaders.C. They have a history of about three decades.D. The participants will travel to different continents.ABelow are several programs designed for students.ARCC GapARCC Gap has been offering programs for young adults since 1983. ARCC GapSemester programs are an opportunity to live and learn in some of the greatest classroomson earth. Our Semester programs take students on a journeyof discovery of localpeoples, places, cultures and ideas.Program Locations: International—Africa, Asia, Latin America, and IndiaPhone: 415-332-5075Email: gap@adventurescrosscoutry. comThinking Beyond BordersThinking Beyond Borders’ gap year programs are specifically designed for studentswho like learning and are eager to create meaningfulsocial change in the world.We combine working with inspiring local leaders, and engage readings and discussionsto create an exciting, supportive, and transformational learning environment TBB’s full-year and semesteroptions include a 7-country Global Gap Year.Program Location(s): International—Global, South America, AsiaPhone: 203-993-0236Camps InternationalOur inspirational AGA programs give you the chance to live with thecommunities you will be supporting and work with locals on service projectsthat make a significant and lasting difference to people’s lives. You can alsocontribute to protecting the environment and endangered wildlife.Program Locations: Kenya, Borneo, Cambodia, Ecuador, Peru and our newest locationsCosta Rica, NicaraguaPhone; 44 1425 485 390Email: rcig@campsinternational. co. ukRaleigh InternationalFor more than 30 years Raleigh International has been runninglife-changingExpeditions to some of the most remote places on the planet.A Raleigh Expedition is overseas volunteering. Our 5, 7 or 10-weekExpeditions provide exposure to different people, new cultures, situations, andenvironments. This is your chance to create a real change in the communitiesthat need it most, and to develop a range of skills for yourself.Program Locations: Africa, Asia and IndiaPhone: 00 44 (0)207 183 1270What is the advantage of taking part in Camps International?A. Gaining the chance to get support.B. Knowing more about national affairs.C. Developing the awareness of serving others.D. Having a good command of a foreign language.ABelow are several programs designed for students.ARCC GapARCC Gap has been offering programs for young adults since 1983. ARCC GapSemester programs are an opportunity to live and learn in some of the greatest classroomson earth. Our Semester programs take students on a journeyof discovery of localpeoples, places, cultures and ideas.Program Locations: International—Africa, Asia, Latin America, and IndiaPhone: 415-332-5075Email: gap@adventurescrosscoutry. comThinking Beyond BordersThinking Beyond Borders’ gap year programs are specifically designed for studentswho like learning and are eager to create meaningfulsocial change in the world.We combine working with inspiring local leaders, and engage readings and discussionsto create an exciting, supportive, and transformational learning environment TBB’s full-year and semesteroptions include a 7-country Global Gap Year.Program Location(s): International—Global, South America, AsiaPhone: 203-993-0236Camps InternationalOur inspirational AGA programs give you the chance to live with thecommunities you will be supporting and work with locals on service projectsthat make a significant and lasting difference to people’s lives. You can alsocontribute to protecting the environment and endangered wildlife.Program Locations: Kenya, Borneo, Cambodia, Ecuador, Peru and our newest locationsCosta Rica, NicaraguaPhone; 44 1425 485 390Email: rcig@campsinternational. co. ukRaleigh InternationalFor more than 30 years Raleigh International has been runninglife-changingExpeditions to some of the most remote places on the planet.A Raleigh Expedition is overseas volunteering. Our 5, 7 or 10-weekExpeditions provide exposure to different people, new cultures, situations, andenvironments. This is your chance to create a real change in the communitiesthat need it most, and to develop a range of skills for yourself.Program Locations: Africa, Asia and IndiaPhone: 00 44 (0)207 183 1270How can we get in touch with Raleigh International?A. By fax.B. By phone.C. By email.D. In person.BSometimes we experience pain that seems just too big to feel, toofrightening to face—itlooks like a tsunami. So, we run. My tsunami came when I was nine years old.I was woken up by my mother’s screams—“Bob? Bob?! BOB!” I ran to my parents’ bedroom. My father was on all fours,unconscious. My mother was crazy—desperately trying to figure out how to stop what was happening. I ran tothe phone—9-1-1, theneighbors, anyone—“help us!” Soonrescue came,but my father didn’t comeback to life.When my friends came to comfort me, I remember “pulling myself together” asI walked toward them, determining to show them that I was fine.The more I denied my pain, the more I was praised by the adults around me- “Oh,look how strong she is!” So, I kept saying “I’m fine.” Over and over and over. Isaid it enough performed it enough—that I even fooled myself. I believed that I was okay.But pain doesn’t just “go away”—that whole “time heals”thing is a total crock. 30 years after myfather died, when I looked around for an explanation for all the years ofdestructive behavior, I couldn’t find the root of the pain in my life because Ihad covered it up so well. All the “I’m fine”—- 30 years of them- buried the pain of that nine years old girl.Her pain had been trying to come out, to be heard, to be healed.And, finally, it was.After years of treatment, I found my way back to that night where the painstarted, back to the tsunami. This time, I didn’t run. It hurt—it still hurts—but now, when it hurts, I let the pain come. I’m not scared to say, “I’mnot fine”—becauseI know, eventually, I will be.What did the author do when her father was in danger?A. She ran out to look for rescue.B. She kept calm and asked for help.C. She offered first aid to him at once.D. She was too afraid to do anything.BSometimes we experience pain that seems just too big to feel, toofrightening to face—itlooks like a tsunami. So, we run. My tsunami came when I was nine years old.I was woken up by my mother’s screams—“Bob? Bob?! BOB!” I ran to my parents’ bedroom. My father was on all fours,unconscious. My mother was crazy—desperately trying to figure out how to stop what was happening. I ran tothe phone—9-1-1, theneighbors, anyone—“help us!” Soonrescue came, but my father didn’t comeback to life.When my friends came to comfort me, I remember “pulling myself together” asI walked toward them, determining to show them that I was fine.The more I denied my pain, the more I was praised by the adults around me- “Oh,look how strong she is!” So, I kept saying “I’m fine.” Over and over and over. Isaid it enough performed it enough—that I even fooled myself. I believed that I was okay.But pain doesn’t just “go away”—that whole “time heals”thing is a total crock. 30 years after myfather died, when I looked around for an explanation for all the years ofdestructive behavior, I couldn’t find the root of the pain in my life because Ihad covered it up so well. All the “I’m fine”—- 30 years of them- buried the pain of that nine years old girl.Her pain had been trying to come out, to be heard, to be healed.And, finally, it was.After years of treatment, I found my way back to that night where the painstarted, back to the tsunami. This time, I didn’t run. It hurt—it still hurts—but now, when it hurts, I let the pain come. I’m not scared to say, “I’mnot fine”—becauseI know, eventually, I will be.Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “crock” in Paragraph 5?A. factB. theoryC. experimentD. lieBSometimes we experience pain that seems just too big to feel, toofrightening to face—itlooks like a tsunami. So, we run. My tsunami came when I was nine years old.I was woken up by my mother’s screams—“Bob? Bob?! BOB!” I ran to my parents’ bedroom. My father was on all fours,unconscious. My mother was crazy—desperately trying to figure out how to stop what was happening. I ran tothe phone—9-1-1, theneighbors, anyone—“help us!” Soonrescue came, but my father didn’t comeback to life.When my friends came to comfort me, I remember “pulling myself together” asI walked toward them, determining to show them that I was fine.The more I denied my pain, the more I was praised by the adults around me- “Oh,look how strong she is!” So, I kept saying “I’m fine.” Over and over and over. Isaid it enough performed it enough—that I even fooled myself. I believed that I was okay.But pain doesn’t just “go away”—that whole “time heals”thing is a total crock. 30 years after myfather died, when I looked around for an explanation for all the years ofdestructive behavior, I couldn’t find the root of the pain in my life because Ihad covered it up so well. All the “I’m fine”—- 30 years of them- buried the pain of that nine years old girl.Her pain had been trying to come out, to be heard, to be healed.And, finally, it was.After years of treatment, I found my way back to that night where the painstarted, back to the tsunami. This time, I didn’t run. It hurt—it still hurts—but now, when it hurts, I let the pain come. I’m not scared to say, “I’mnot fine”—becauseI know, eventually, I will be.Why was the author praised?A. She behaved politely.B. She seemed to be confident.C. She could look after herself.D. She could handle the blow properly.BSometimes we experience pain that seems just too big to feel, toofrightening to face—itlooks like a tsunami. So, we run. My tsunami came when I was nine years old.I was woken up by my mother’s screams—“Bob? Bob?! BOB!” I ran to my parents’ bedroom. My father was on all fours,unconscious. My mother was crazy—desperately trying to figure out how to stop what was happening. I ran tothe phone—9-1-1, theneighbors, anyone—“help us!” Soonrescue came, but my father didn’t comeback to life.When my friends came to comfort me, I remember “pulling myself together” asI walked toward them, determining to show them that I was fine.The more I denied my pain, the more I was praised by the adults around me- “Oh,look how strong she is!” So, I kept saying “I’m fine.” Over and over and over. Isaid it enough performed it enough—that I even fooled myself. I believed that I was okay.But pain doesn’t just “go away”—that whole “time heals”thing is a total crock. 30 years after myfather died, when I looked around for an explanation for all the years ofdestructive behavior, I couldn’t find the root of the pain in my life because Ihad covered it up so well. All the “I’m fine”—- 30 years of them- buried the pain of that nine years old girl.Her pain had been trying to come out, to be heard, to be healed.And, finally, it was.After years of treatment, I found my way back to that night where the painstarted, back to the tsunami. This time, I didn’t run. It hurt—it still hurts—but now, when it hurts, I let the pain come. I’m not scared to say, “I’mnot fine”—becauseI know, eventually, I will be.What lesson can we get from the author’s experience?A. Hiding our pain can be harmful.B. Expressing pain is not very easy.C. Being strong means hiding one’s pain.D. Children are good at covering up their pain.C“Auld Lang Syne”is a song that everyone drunkenly sings, which marksthe start to a brand new year. No one ever seems to know the words (somethingabout forgetting old acquaintances?) or what they mean (why would we want toforget people?), but, in America, it’s as much a part of New Years’traditionas wine. But why?The lyrics(歌词) tothe song come from a poem written by the great Scottish poet Robert Burns in1788. Its title is believed to be an old Scottish way of saying “a longtime ago.”Phrases like “In the days of auld lang syne” also appear in other Scottish fairytalesand poems, usually as a way of saying “Once Upon a Time.”While it still causes confusion, it is believed that the opening lines ofthe song are meant to be rhetorical( 夸张的);“Should auld acquaintance be forgotten, and never brought to mind?Shouldauld acquaintance be forgotten, and auld lang syne?” therefore means we shouldhave a drink in honor of whatever is passing, and remember old friends.When the Scots immigrated toAmerica in the 19th century, they brought the song with them. Butits great popularity can be largely due to the Canadian bandleader Guy Lombardo.In 1965, he explained how he himself came to associate the song with theend of the year to Life Magazine:“Auld Lang Syne is our theme song—and was long before anyone ever heard us on the radio. In our particularpart of western Ontario, where there’s a large Scottish population, it wastraditional for bands to end every dance with Auld Lang Syne. We didn’t thinkit was known here.If you want to see the singer in action, check out his final performance onthe eve of 1977, after performing for 48 years in a row.How might people feel when first hearing the song Auld Lang Syne?A. Confused.B. Moved.C. Energetic.D. Comfortable.C“Auld Lang Syne”is a song that everyone drunkenly sings, which marksthe start to a brand new year. No one ever seems to know the words (somethingabout forgetting old acquaintances?) or what they mean (why would we want toforget people?), but, in America, it’s as much a part of New Years’traditionas wine. But why?The lyrics(歌词) tothe song come from a poem written by the great Scottish poet Robert Burns in1788. Its title is believed to be an old Scottish way of saying “a longtime ago.”Phrases like “In the days of auld lang syne” also appear in other Scottish fairytalesand poems, usually as a way of saying “Once Upon a Time.”While it still causes confusion, it is believed that the opening lines ofthe song are meant to be rhetorical( 夸张的);“Should auld acquaintance be forgotten, and never brought to mind?Shouldauld acquaintance be forgotten, and auld lang syne?” therefore means we shouldhave a drink in honor of whatever is passing, and remember old friends.When the Scots immigrated toAmerica in the 19th century, they brought the song with them. Butits great popularity can be largely due to the Canadian bandleader Guy Lombardo.In 1965, he explained how he himself came to associate the song with theend of the year to Life Magazine:“Auld Lang Syne is our theme song—and was long before anyone ever heard us on the radio. In our particularpart of western Ontario, where there’s a large Scottish population, it wastraditional for bands to end every dance with Auld Lang Syne. We didn’t thinkit was known here.If you want to see the singer in action, check out his final performance onthe eve of 1977, after performing for 48 years in a row.Why do people sing Auld Lang Syne when New Year is coming?A. To hope for good luck.B. To celebrate the New Year.C. In honor of Robert Burns.D. In memory of the past.C“Auld Lang Syne”is a song that everyone drunkenly sings, which marksthe start to a brand new year. No one ever seems to know the words (somethingabout forgetting old acquaintances?) or what they mean (why would we want toforget people?), but, in America, it’s as much a part of New Years’traditionas wine. But why?The lyrics(歌词) tothe song come from a poem written by the great Scottish poet Robert Burns in1788. Its title is believed to be an old Scottish way of saying “a longtime ago.”Phrases like “In the days of auld lang syne” also appear in other Scottish fairytalesand poems, usually as a way of saying “Once Upon a Time.”While it still causes confusion, it is believed that the opening lines ofthe song are meant to be rhetorical( 夸张的);“Should auld acquaintance be forgotten, and never brought to mind?Shouldauld acquaintance beforgotten, and auld lang syne?” therefore means we shouldhave a drink in honor of whatever is passing, and remember old friends.When the Scots immigrated toAmerica in the 19th century, they brought the song with them. Butits great popularity can be largely due to the Canadian bandleader Guy Lombardo.In 1965, he explained how he himself came to associate the song with theend of the year to Life Magazine:“Auld Lang Syne is our theme song—and was long before anyone ever heard us on the radio. In our particularpart of western Ontario, where there’s a large Scottish population, it wastraditional for bands to end every dance with Auld Lang Syne. We didn’t thinkit was known here.If you want to see the singer in action, check out his final performance onthe eve of 1977, after performing for 48 years in a row.Why is Guy Lombardo mentioned in the text?A. He created the song Auld Lang Syne.B. He made the song Auld Lang Syne more popular.C. He brought the song Auld Lang Syne to America.D. He was the first to sing the song Auld Lang Syne.C“Auld Lang Syne”is a song that everyone drunkenly sings, which marksthe start to a brand new year. No one ever seems to know the words (somethingabout forgetting old acquaintances?) or what they mean (why would we want toforget people?), but, in America, it’s as much a part of New Years’traditionas wine. But why?The lyrics(歌词) tothe song come from a poem written by the great Scottish poet Robert Burns in1788. Its title is believed to be an old Scottish way of saying “a longtime ago.”Phrases like “In the days of auld lang syne” also appear in other Scottish fairytalesand poems, usually as a way of saying “Once Upon a Time.”While it still causes confusion, it is believed that the opening lines ofthe song are meant to be rhetorical( 夸张的);“Should auld acquaintance be forgotten, and never brought to mind?Shouldauld acquaintance be forgotten, and auld lang syne?” therefore means we shouldhave a drink in honor of whatever is passing, and remember old friends.When the Scots immigrated toAmerica in the 19th century, they brought the song with them. Butits great popularity can be largely due to the Canadian bandleader Guy Lombardo.In 1965, he explained how he himself came to associate the song with theend of the year to Life Magazine:“Auld Lang Syne is our theme song—and was long before anyone ever heard us on the radio. In our particularpart of western Ontario, where there’s a large Scottish population, it wastraditional for bands to end every dance with Auld Lang Syne. We didn’t thinkit was known here.If you want to see the singer in action, check out his final performance onthe eve of 1977, after performing for 48 years in a row.What might be the best title for the text?A. What does Auld Lang Syne Mean?B. Who Makes Auld Lang Syne Popular?C. How does Auld Lang Syne Come into Being?D. Why do People Sing Auld Lang Syne on New Year Eve?DA dragonfly barely an inch and a half long appears to be animal world’smost productive long distance traveler- flying thousands of miles over oceansas it migrates from continent to continent- according to a newly publishedresearch.Biologists who led the study say the evidence is in the genes. They foundthat populations of this dragonfly, called Pantala flavescens, in Texas, easternCanada, Japan, Korea, India, and South America, have genes so similar thatthere is only one likely explanation. Apparently- somehow- these insects aretraveling distances that are extraordinarily long for their small size, breeding(繁殖)with each other, and creating a common worldwidegene pool.But how do insects from different continents manage to meet and hook up?Ware says it appears to be the way their bodies have evolved. “Thesedragonflies have adaptations such as increased surface areas on their wingsthat enable them to use the wind to carry them.”Dragonflies, in fact, have already been observed crossing the Indian Oceanfrom Asia to Africa. “They are following the weather,” saysDaniel Troast, whoanalyzed the DNA samples in Ware’s lab. “They’re goingfrom India where it’sdry season to Africa where it’s wet season, and apparently they do it once ayear.”Wetness is a must for Pantala to reproduce, and that, says Ware, is whythese insects would be driven to even attempt such a dangerous trip,which shecalls a “kind of suicide.” The species depends on it. While many willdie on the route, as long as enough make it, the species survives.For the moment, the details of this extraordinary insect travel are aneducated best guess. Much more work is needed to bring many loose ends together.Ware and Troast hope that scientists can work on plotting those routes.What proves Pantala flavescens are the world’s longest-distance flyers?A. Scientists have tracked the dragonfly across the world.B. There are many Pantala flavescens in various continents.C. The same dragonfly was found both in Asia and America.D. Pantala flavescens in different continents have similar genes.DA dragonfly barely an inch and a half long appears to be animal world’smost productive long distance traveler- flying thousands of miles over oceansas it migrates from continent to continent- according to a newly publishedresearch.Biologists who led the study say the evidence is in the genes. They foundthat populations of this dragonfly, called Pantala flavescens, inTexas, easternCanada, Japan, Korea, India, and South America, have genes so similar thatthere is only one likely explanation. Apparently- somehow- these insects aretraveling distances that are extraordinarily long for their small size, breeding(繁殖)with each other, and creating a common worldwidegene pool.But how do insects from different continents manage to meet and hook up?Ware says it appears to be the way their bodies have evolved. “Thesedragonflies have adaptations such as increased surface areas on their wingsthat enable them to use the wind to carry them.”Dragonflies, in fact, have already been observed crossing the Indian Oceanfrom Asia to Africa. “They are following the weather,” saysDaniel Troast, whoanalyzed the DNA samples in Ware’s lab. “They’re goingfrom India where it’sdry season to Africa where it’s wet season, and apparently they do it once ayear.”Wetness is a must for Pantala to reproduce, and that, says Ware, is whythese insects would be driven to even attempt such a dangerous trip,which shecalls a “kind of suicide.” The species depends on it. While many willdie on the route, as long as enough make it, the species survives.For the moment, the details of this extraordinary insect travel are aneducated best guess. Much more work is needed to bring many loose ends together.Ware and Troast hope that scientists can work on plotting those routes.What helps Pantala flavescens fly over so long distance?A. Their special body shape.B. Their ability to use wind.C. Their small and light body.D. Their large and strong wings.DA dragonfly barely an inch and a half long appears to be animal world’smost productive long distance traveler- flying thousands of miles over oceansas it migrates from continent to continent- according to a newly publishedresearch.Biologists who led the study say the evidence is in the genes. They foundthat populations of this dragonfly, called Pantala flavescens, in Texas, easternCanada, Japan, Korea, India, and South America, have genes so similar thatthere is only one likely explanation. Apparently- somehow- these insects aretraveling distances that are extraordinarily long for their small size, breeding(繁殖)with each other, and creating a common worldwidegene pool.But how do insects from different continents manage to meet and hook up?Ware says it appears to be the way their bodies have evolved. “Thesedragonflies have adaptations such as increased surface areas on their wingsthat enable them to use the wind to carry them.”Dragonflies, in fact, have already been observed crossing the Indian Oceanfrom Asia to Africa. “They are following the weather,” saysDaniel Troast, whoanalyzed the DNA samples in Ware’s lab. “They’re goingfrom India where it’sdry season to Africa where it’s wet season, and apparently they do it once ayear.”Wetness is a must for Pantala to reproduce, and that, says Ware, is whythese insects would be driven to even attempt such a dangerous trip,which shecalls a “kind of suicide.” The species depends on it. While many willdie on the route, as long as enough make it, the species survives.For the moment, the details of this extraordinary insect travel are aneducated best guess. Much more work is needed to bring many loose ends together.Ware and Troast hope that scientists can work on plotting those routes.What is necessary for Pantala flavescens to reproduce?A. Damp weather.B. Enough sunshine.C. Dry environment.D. Warm nests.DA dragonfly barely an inch and a half long appears to be animal world’smost productive long distance traveler- flying thousands of miles over oceansas it migrates from continent to continent- according to a newly publishedresearch.Biologists who led the study say the evidence is in the genes. They foundthat populations of this dragonfly, called Pantala flavescens, in Texas, easternCanada, Japan, Korea, India, and South America, have genes so similar thatthere is only one likely explanation. Apparently- somehow- these insects aretraveling distances that are extraordinarily long for their small size, breeding(繁殖)with each other, and creating a common worldwidegene pool.But how do insects from different continents manage to meet and hook up?Ware says it appears to be the way their bodies have evolved. “Thesedragonflies have adaptations such as increased surface areas on their wingsthat enable them to use the wind to carry them.”Dragonflies, in fact, have already been observed crossing the Indian Oceanfrom Asia to Africa. “They are following the weather,” saysDaniel Troast, whoanalyzed the DNA samples in Ware’s lab. “They’re goingfrom India where it’sdry season to Africa where it’s wet season, and apparently they do it once ayear.”Wetness is a must for Pantala to reproduce, and that, says Ware, is whythese insects would be driven to even attempt such a dangerous trip,which shecalls a “kind of suicide.” The species depends on it. While many willdie on the route, as long as enough make it, the species survives.For the moment, the details of this extraordinary insect travel are aneducated best guess. Much more work is needed to bring many loose ends together.Ware and Troast hope that scientists can work on plotting those routes.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. The weather.B. The insect.C. The wind.D. The trip.。

2018届高中毕业班联考(三)英语能力测试第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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lo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 ale the speakers talking about?A. Buying DVDs.B. Renting DVDs.C. Making DVDs.2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a music hall.B. Near the woods.C. In a restaurant.3.How old is the mail now?A. Over 50.B. Nearly 30.C. About 20.4. What should the man have done first last night?A. He should have washed the dishes.B. He should have finished his homework.C. He should have walked his dog.5. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Brother and sister.B. Husband and wife.C. Father and daughter第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独自。

每段对话或独自后有几个小题, 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。

2019-2020学年衡阳市第三中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALooking to the future, we are now focusing on next year's tours. We are not presently taking bookings, but if a specific tour lifts your spirits, why not mark your interest and we will contact you when the time is right.JapanOctober 2021A centre for technology with natural beauty, Japan is a must-see destination for science and nature lovers. Join us on a special journey across the country during its fantastic autumn to see its amazing landscapes, visit leading scientific institutions and experience robotics and AI.AntarcticaApril to September 2021Join us aboard the Magellan Explorer for an exciting adventure to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, exploring the world's largest ocean reserve and best ocean ecosystem. Follow in the footstepsof the great scientists while marveling（惊叹）at icebergs, ancient glaciers and ice flies onto volcanic beaches.ItalyMarch and June 2021Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance on a cultural adventure across two of its cities, Florence and Bologna. Enjoy beautiful surroundings as you take in the wonderful collections, buildings and churches that demonstrate the period across architecture and paintings.Czech RepublicMay and July 2021Discover the legacy（遗产）of Kepler and Brahe in Prague, a city where astronomy, maths, medicine and architecture connect. Kepler became the father of modern astronomy supported by the observational data from Brahe.1. What can travelers do in Japan?A. Experience space travel.B. Enjoy its spring landscape.C. Visit its scientific institutions .D. Learn about its traditional culture.2. Which of the following can you choose if you are free in August?A. Japan.B. Italy.C. Antarctica.D. Czech Republic .3. What do Italy and Czech Republic havein common?A. Astronomy.B. Architecture.C. Paintings.D. Medicine .BWhy do you check social media? Is it to keep up with everything that your friends and family are doing? Is it to find new trendy spots to eat?Regardless of the reason, you may find yourself with different degrees of envy or discomfort after a quick look at your phone. Then you might be suffering from a phenomenon known as “Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). ”While the phenomenon of FOMO can be traced back for centuries, it had never been the issue as it is today, causing widespread discussion and research. This rise in checking social media is naturally connected to the increasing leading position that social media holds over our lives. Every time someone opens their WeChat Moments, Facebook, Twitter... etc. , they are bombarded with the highlight reels of other peoples' lives. A sunny beach, delicious-looking food, a super cute kitten-they are all uplifting photos, yet they're very likely to bring about more unhappiness than joy. You see, the first thought to come out of your mind may be “Wow, that's so cool/delicious/cute”, but then it takes a hard U-turn. You're thinking: “I wish I were there” or “my life is so boring compared to his/hers.” The more you see, the more likely you are to have these negative feelings.What's worse is the habit many people have of turning to social media in search of happiness when they are feeling down, not realizing that they are just going to end up in a negative cycle of endless disappointment. Montesquieu once said: “If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier than other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are.”FOMO will go hand in hand with dissatisfaction and envy. Appreciate what you already have, because someone else out there in the world would gladly give everything to be you.4. What is the purpose of the questions in paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic of the passage.B. To explain the function of FOMO.C. To describe the features of FOMO.D. To give the reasons for checking social media.5. How might people feel seeing other's perfect life through social media?A. Joyful.B. Admiring.C. Comfortable.D. Envious.6. What can we conclude from Montesquieu's words in paragraph 3?A. We could turn to social media for happiness.B. We couldn't realise our dream without hard work.C. We couldn't harvest happiness through comparison.D. We could live better than others by showing ourselves online.7. What is the author's attitude towards FOMO?A. Indifferent.B. Objective.C. Doubtful.D. Hopeful.CWho is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color1 or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found thatgirls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: ly not.Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.”8. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?A. They're unfair.B. They're conservative.C. They're objective.D. They're strict.9. What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?A. They think themselves smart.B. They look up to great thinkers.C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs10. Why are more geniuses known to the public?A. Improved global communication.B. Less discrimination against women.C. Acceptance of victors' concepts.D. Changes in people's social positions.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Geniuses Think AlikeB. Genius Takes Many FormsC. Genius and IntelligenceD. Genius and LuckDSome years ago a young man applied to a large United States optical firm for a job as a lens designer. He apologized for lack of training, but on announcing that he owned two copies of the classic Conrady's Applied Optics and Optical Design, one for his office and a second for his bedside table, he was hired on the spot. Perhaps the story will be repeated some day with Buchdahl's Introduction to Hamiltonian Optics as a similar certificate of qualification.Hamiltonian theory describes with powerful generality the overall properties of optical systems considered as ‘black boxes’, although it does not describe the detailed structure needed to construct the systems and achieve these properties. Buchdahl's book is therefore on the subject of geometrical optics, but it is not about how to design lenses. It is, however a compact comprehensive account of the fundamentals of the theory written with the lens designer's needs very much in mind. Every lens designer worth his salt has at some time in his career attempted to apply the broad concepts of Hamiltonian optics to the solutions of practical problems. Success has been sufficiently rare that the theory, as such, has made little direct contribution to techniques for optical instrument design. The failures have been frustrating because of the obvious fundamental power of the theory and because of its conceptual elegance. The indirect effects have been large, however, both in contributing to an understanding of fundamental principles that govern the overall behavior of optical systems and in pointing theway to other, more practical, theoretical approaches.Buchdahl approaches the subject not only as a capable mathematical physicist, but as one who with a knowledge of practical optics has made a significant contribution to geometrical optical theory. Buchdahl's approach has, over the last decade, had a major impact on modern lens design with computers. Thus, he brings to this exposition of Hamiltonian optics a familiarity with practical optics not usually found in authors on this subject.The author claims his book to be non-mathematical, and indeed it might be so viewed by a professional mathematician. From the point of view of many physicists and engineers, it will appear to be quite mathematical. Moreover, this is a tightly written book. The subject matter is developed with precision, and the author expects the reader, at very point, to be master of the preceding exposition.12. Hamiltonian theory met with failures as a result of ______.A. newer finding related to the wave particle nature of lightB. very complicated concepts too difficult to understand by most lens designersC. too much mathematical detail in the theoryD. not enough practical information offered by the theory to allow for use by lens crafters13. The author of this passage implies that Introduction to Hamiltonian Optics is necessary to ______.A. the students who are major in mathematical geometryB. those who want to grasp the basic principles of optical systemsC. the lens designers who look for instructions on practical designsD. those who are interested in physics14. The article points out that the great benefits of Hamiltonian optics have been found is ______.A. indirect ways of learning mathematicsB. a fundamental power within the theoryC. the conceptual elegance of the theoryD. the practical applications of the theory in finding new approaches to old problems15. This passage is probably excerpted from ______.A. a review of a bookB. a chemistry textbookC. an optician's essayD. a general science text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。

2019-2020学年衡阳县第三中学高三英语三模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATheBest Placeto Camp in Each StateWashington-SecondBeach, Olympic National ParkCampers put up their tents right on the sand of thisPacific Northwestbeach. Make a campfire, photograph sunset over the sea and try to absorb this charming spot with your entire being.Alaska-Bartlett Cove Campground, Glacier (冰川) Bay National ParkIn a state full of natural riches,Glacier Bayis a wonder, home to high peaks, whales, 700 miles of coastline, and light blue glaciers that flow directly into the sea. Set within temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove, the park's only campground is impressively green and an easy jumping-off point for boat tours.Arizona-Havasupai Campground, Havasupai ReservationGetting to Havasupai is a challenge. Permits are snatched (剥夺) up almost instantly, and even if you get one it's a 10-mile hike from the border to reach this rural campground that hugs Havasu Creek. Make the journey, however, and you're rewarded with a series of great waterfalls and natural pools.Arkansas-BuffaloNationalRiverAmerica's first national river travels 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains, winding its way over rapids, forming peaceful pools and passing rocky cliffs topped by green forest. Plan a float trip and absorb the scenery ata leisurely pace, pausing for hikes to visitLostValley's caves or the 200-foot waterfalls.1.Which state may attract people preferring glaciers?A.Alaska.B.Washington.C.Arizona.D.Arkansas.2.What makesArizonaa popular camp choice among tourists?A.The blue glaciers and green rainforests.B.The winding national river and cliffs.C.The soaring peaks and long coastline.D.The beautiful waterfalls and pools.3.What can you do when camping inArkansas?A.Take a long trip on foot.B.Visit caves and waterfalls.C.Put up a well-equipped tent.D.Enjoy a view of sunset.BA lot of us lose life’s tough battles by starting a frontal attack—when a touch of humor might well enable us to win．Consider the case of a young friend of mine，who hita traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum about beinglate on the job．Although there was a good reason for Sam’s a being late—serious illness at home—he decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldn’t work any longer．His supervisor was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speech．Yes，the boss was．Sam entered the office at 9：35．The place was as quiet as a locker room；everyone was hard at work．Sam’s supervisor came up to him．Suddenly，Sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand．“How do you do！” he said．“I’m Sam Maynard．I’m applying for a job，which，I understand，became available just 35 minutes ago．Does the early bird get the worm？”The room exploded in laughter．The supervisor“clamped off”a smile and walked back to his office．Sam Maynard had saved his job—with the only tool that could win，a laugh．Humor is a most effective，yet frequently neglected，means of handling the difficult situations in our lives．It can be used for patching up differences，apologizing，saying “no”，criticizing，getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losingface．For some jobs，it’s the only tool that can succeed．It is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialog may start a quarrel．For example，many believe that comedians on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerancethan people in any other forum．4. Why was Sam late for his job？A. Because he was ill．B. Because he got up late．C. Because he was caught in a traffic jam．D. He was busy applying for a new job．5. The main idea of this passage is ________．A. Sam Maynard saved his job with humorB. humor is important in our livesC. early bird gets the wormD. humor can solve racial discriminations6. The phrase “clamped off” in Paragraph 3 means ________．A tried to hold back B. tried to setC. chargedD. gave out7. Which of the following statements can we infer from the passage？A. Many lose life’s battles for they are lacking in a sense of humor．B. It wasn’t the first time that Sam came late for his work．C. Sam was supposed to come to his office at 8：30．D. Humor is the most effective way of solving problems．CWhen Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade, she came home one day to find that her dad had lefta book titled The Double Helix on her bed. She put it aside, thinking it was one of those detective tales she loved.On a rainy Saturday, she picked up the book. As she sped through the pages, she became fascinated by the drama, which encouraged her to explore nature's wonders. Even though her high school teacher told her that girls didn't become scientists, she decided she would.She worked with a biologist, Charpentier, to turn a curiosity of nature into an invention—an easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA. Known as Crispr, the tool will transform the human race. James Watson, the author of The Double Helix, later told her it was the most important biological advance: since he and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA.For this achievement, Doudna and Charpentier were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020. Until now, only five women, beginning with Marie Curie in 1911, had won or shared the Nobel for Chemistry out of 184 award winners. When this year's prize was announced, Dr. Charpentier said it would provide a message specifically to young girls who would like to follow the path of science and to show them that women can also be awarded prizes.A few decades from now, if it becomes possible and sate to edit DNA, should we allow parents to improve the IQ and physical strength of their kids? Should we let them decide eye color1 ? Skin color1 ? Height? After helping to discover Crispr, Dr. Doudna has become a leader in considering these moral issues. That's the main message we should take from this Nobel: New technologies can be a huge benefit to the human race, but in order to make sure they are used wisely, it's important for people to understand them.8. Jennifer Doudna decided to become a scientist because,__________A. her father pushed herB. a book inspired herC. her teacher encouraged herD. James Watson motivated her9. Dr. Doudna was awarded the Nobel Prize because,__________.A. she wrote the book “The Double Helix"B. she discovered the structure of DNAC. she is a hardworking woman scientistD. she helped invent a tool for editing DNA10. According to passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. The two women's success will inspire more girls to be devoted to science.B. Since 1911, there have been 184 people who won the Nobel for chemistry.C. If girls follow the path of science, they will surely achieve their goals.D. Crispr will make a big difference to the human race.11. Which words can best describe Jennifer Doudna?A. Determined and responsible.B. Ambitious and humorous.C. Cruel and indifferent.D. Fearless and stubborn.DFew people are aware that Waterloo Bridge, crossed by thousands of daily commuters (每天长途上下班的人) and celebrated as a London landmark, was mainly built by a female workforce.There are no written or photographic records ofthe women who built the bridge since the construction company that built it closed in the 1980s and with it went all the records. What’s left is anecdotal evidence, kept alive by the tourist boat skippers who have called it theLadiesBridge.During the Second World War, with the majority of the active male labor-force away at the front, women increasingly took on traditionally male roles. By 1944, 25,000 women were working in the construction industry, carrying out back-breaking tasks. These women were permitted to carry out this exhausting and dangerous work on the basis that it would only be temporary and that their pay would be lower than that of men. So the surge (激增) in women working in construction and engineering did not continue after the war.September sees a series of events celebrating the unknown work of the large female workforce. Musician Claudia Molitor has created a 45-minute musical entitled “theSingingBridge”, which runs at Somerset House from Sept9th. to Sept25th. In late September, the “Light up the Ladies Bridge” event saw the National Theatre’s fly tower lit up by large scale photographic projections (投影片) of female construction workers working in construction during World War II.Let’s all celebrate the women who have helped to build the cities in which we live.12. Why do few people know about the builders ofWaterlooBridge?A. The records of their work have been lost.B. Female workers received little attention.C. The construction took place long ago.D. Few people know about the bridge.13. What can we learn from the fourth paragraph?A. There are less female workers inLondon.B.WaterlooBridgeis popular among artists.C. The story ofWaterlooBridgeis better known.D. Many works of art were created during World War II.14. Why didLondonwomen do the construction work?A. It was a tradition inLondon.B. They wanted to get a steady job.C. Mostmen had gone to the battlefield.D. The company offered them better pay.15. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Female Workers on the RiseB. A Hidden Treasure inLondonC. ANew LondonLandmarkD. The Story behind theLadiesBridge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。

2018年湖南省三湘名校教育联盟高三第三次联考试题英语第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节阅读埋解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AThe best tool needed for survival in the event you get lost when you travel is your skill of advanced planning. You must expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. Even if you are going out for just a few hours, pack enough essentials that you can stay hydrated（体内水分）, fueled and prepared for any type of weather. Your essentials should include at least:More than enough food and water for the activity you plan.A compass that you know how to use. You may want a GPS device, but those sometimes do not receive a signal or the battery fails. Cell phones also likely will not work because of a lack of signal.Appropriate maps. Study the terrain（地形）and your planned route. Know where you are going and how you will return.Comfortable hiking boots, clothes that you can wear depending on the weather conditions and additional socks in case the ones you arc wearing get wet.A blanket, flashlight, matches kept in a water-resistant container, and other items that will help you survive overnight if necessary.Cheek with the local forest office for special warnings, such as fires in the area, bear sightings, flooding, trail or road closures, etc.It’s also important that once you have planned your outing, tell someone. Give them exact details of where you are going, the trail you plan to follow, when you will return, the vehicle you are driving (and where you plan to park) and how many people will go with you—do not go alone.If you do become lost, your most important tool is keeping a positive mental attitude.1. What docs Paragraph 1 mainly tell us?A. Getting lost outdoors is common in life.B. Surviving in the wild is really a tough thing.C. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.D. Advanced planning can prevent future troubles.解析：细节理解题。

Imanywould 衡阳市2020届高三毕业班联考（三）参考答案第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）01-05：CCBCA 06-10：BAABC 11-15：CBABC 16-20：BACBA第二部分阅读理解（共两节，每小题2分，满分40分）21-25：BADBA 26-30：CDCBA 31-35：DACBD36-40：DCAEF 第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分45分）41-45：BACCA 46-50：BDBCD 51-55：DABCD56-60：DAABC 61.on 62.which /as 63.scientific64.collectively 65.was launched 66.stationed 67.skills68.To ensure69.a 70.application第四部分写作（共两节满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）One day,I played the chess with Father and I won the first round,said proudly:“Dad,you have to fight.”Father replied he will get back in the next round.The second round a series of attacks,that caught my and led to much falls.My heart leaped with the joy that he could win again.victory was within my Dad explained that I a long term view so that I could succeed made principle that we students should look forward to the future.should be moving forward to the goal.第二节：（满分25分）One Possible VersionDear Mary,How are you getting along these days?Knowing that the produce on your farm is hard to sell during the COVID-19epidemic,I really feel as worried as you.So,I'm writing to share some successful Chinese experience to help you.Chinese farmers came across the similar problem not long ago,but they came up with a creative solution:promoting goods sales through livestreaming.What you need are a computer or a cellphone with access to the Internet and a live stream platform or application for broadcasting.By taking advantage of social influencer marketing,the sellers can introduce the goods more efficiently and the buyers can watch the products visually in real time,thus,making the online trade more convenient.To ensure the quality of live streaming,make sure the equipment and the Internet are of good quality and the surroundings are quiet and free of disturbance.I do hope that it will be helpful to you.Best wishes!Yours sincerely,Li Hua（130words ）which saying听力原文Text1M:I need to confirm the position of the bookshelf first so that we can have the books placed correctly.But the library director hasn't come in yet.Do you know his mobile phone number?W:Actually I have his business card in my car.I'll go and get it.Text2M:This copy machine broke down again!I'm worried because I need to make copies for my presentation tomorrow morning.W:Don't worry.Why don't you keep preparing for your presentation?I'll call the technician about fixing it. Text3M:I think we need to hire several part-time workers to help us move the office.W:You're right.We can't do all the preparation work ourselves.Let me search for a hiring agency to find us some people as soon as possible.Text4W:Fred is very happy.M:Which one is he?W:He's short with big glasses,but actually his eyes are a bit small.He is in front of Lily with short brown hair. Look,there.Lily is the tall girl with long hair.M:Oh.I see him.Text5W:Hi,Peter.We'd better book our flight for the meeting in New York.Do you prefer to take a flight on Wednesday or a flight on Thursday?M:Wednesday's flight would be better.That way,we can take a short break before the meeting begins on Friday morning.听第6段材料，回答第6、7题.M:Hey,Jenny.Saturday is my birthday and I was wondering if you’d like to come to my party.You can come along with your brother.W:Oh,I’m sorry.I think I may already have plans...to go to my grandparents’house with my father.M:OK.I hope you have a good time.W:Thank you.And I hope your party’s fun.Anyway,see you in class on Monday.M:Sure!Bye.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2020-2021学年衡阳市第三中学高三英语第三次联考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ADo you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone’s life? If yes, don’t care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you’ll make it!Position:Volunteer Social Care Assistant (No Pay with Free Meals)Place:ManchesterHours:Part TimeWe are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don’t miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!Role:You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.Skills and Experience Required:You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you’ll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you.1.The text is meant to_________.A.carry an adB.send an invitationC.present a documentD.leave a note2.The volunteers’ primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities__________.A.to learn new living skillsB.to get some financial supportC.to properly protect themselvesD.to realize their own importance3.Which of the following can first be chosen as a volunteer?A.The one who can drive a car.B.The one who can speak English fluently.C.The one who has relevant work experience.D.The one who has the patience to listen to others.BMost teenagers are still trying to find their passion and purposes in life. However, not Gitanjali Rao. The 15-year-old girl has been coming up with innovative solutions to worldwide problems since she was ten. It is, therefore, not surprising that the teenager has won the honor of “America's Top Young Scientist”.In the third grade, Rao was inspired to build a device after witnessing the shocking story unfold in Flint, Michigan, where cost-cutting measures led to the use of a polluted river as the city's primary water supply and incredibly high levels of lead made their way into people's drinking water.After two months' research, Rao designed a small and portable device that used sensors to instantly detect lead in water. Called Tethys, after the Greek Goddess(女神) of freshwater, it attaches to a cellphone and informs the residents via an app if their drinking water contains lead. The design earned her the 3M Young Scientist Challenge in 2017. She is currently working with scientists and medical professionals to test Tethys' potential and hopes the device will be ready for commercial use by 2022.Later, Rao took on another social issue-drug addiction. Her app, called Epione, which won the Health Pillar Prize at the TCS Ignite Innovation Student Challenge in May 2019, is designed to catch drug addiction in young adults before it's too late.More recently, the teenager has developed an app named Kindly, which usesartificial intelligence technology to detect possible signs of cyberbullying(网上欺凌). When users type in a word or phrase, Kindly is able to pick it up if it's bullying, and then it gives the option to edit it or send it the way it is. It gives them the chance to rethink what they are saying so that they know what to do next time.All kinds of awesome, Gitanjali Rao has been selected from 5,000 equally impressive nominees(被提名人) for TIME Magazine's first-ever “Kid of the Year”.4. What gave Rao the idea of inventing the device Tethys?A. The incident of lead pollution.B. The issue with drug addiction.C. The shortage of water supplies.D. The high cost of purifying water.5. What is Rao expecting of Tethys?A. It'll remove metal from water.B. It'll make it to market soon.C. It'll win her a higher prize.D. It'll be fitted to cellphones.6. What will Kindly allow users to do?A. Receive pre-warning signals of threat.B. Input words into a computer automatically.C. Choose from secure social networking sites.D. Weigh their words before posting them online.7. Which of the following can best describe Gitanjali Rao as a young scientist?A. Ambitious and humble.B. Optimistic and adventurous.C. Talkative and outstanding.D. Creative and productive.CThe man who invented the World Wide Web a few decades ago is calling for major changes to make it better for humans. In an open letter published on Tuesday, Berners-Lee said that the web was used by half the world's population.Berners-Lee said the web had clearly created great opportunities for humans to progress and had made life easier for millions of people. Actually, it also has offered opportunities to groups traditionally not heard a new voice in society. However, he added that the web had also provided new ways for cheats to commit crimes (犯罪).“Against the background of news stories about how the web is misused, it's understandable that many people feel afraid and unsure if the web is really a force for good,” he wrote.Berners-Lee created a group called the World Wide Web Foundation. He islooking for help from governments, companies and people to become more involved in shaping the web to do more good for humans. His actual plan is called the “Contract (合同) for the Web”.Under this contract, governments are called on to take steps to makesure all people can connect to the Internet and that personal privacy is respected. Businesses are asked to keep the Internet prices low so more people can use the web. In addition, companies should respect privacy and develop technologies that aim to put people first.The plan also calls on people to create materials for the web and work with others to make sure that is rich, quality information for everyone. Besides, people should seek to “build strong communities that respect personal speech and human equality.” “The path to make the Internet better is the responsibility of everyone who uses it,” Bermers-Lee added, “Making big changes will not be easy, but will be very well worth it in the end.”8. What does Berners-Lee think of the World Wide Web?A. It is his greatest regret.B. It stops the progress of humans.C. It needs improving.D. It does more harm than good.9. What's wrong with the web according to Berners-Lee?A. It is misused for bad purposes.B. It is misunderstood by all people.C. It blocks out a new voice in society.D. It is expensive for half the world’s population.10. What are governments called on to do under the “Contract for the Web”?A. Put technology first.B. Create materials for the web.C. Popularize the Internet.D. Make the Internet free of charge.11. What should people do with the Internet in Berners-Lee's opinion?A. Be responsible for it.B. Absolutely reject it.C. Completely rely on it.D. Be unconcerned about it.DMikah Frye, a 9-year-old boy, was walking down the streets with his grandmother discussing Christmas gifts when he saw some homeless people struggling to stay warm in the cold night. Then he was thinking about a way to help the homeless to spend a warm Christmas.That thought stayed in Mikah Frye’s mind and when he reached home, Mikah informed his parents not to buy the Microsoft XBox gaming device he had asked for earlier. Mikah realized that by not buying the $300 device, he could instead donate over 30 blankets to the homeless. He knew how much it meant to be warm in the cold holiday season.Three years ago, Mikah and his parents were the ones living in a homeless shelter. Having suffered a financial crisis, they too had lost their house, not knowing where their next meal would come from and sharing a blanket every night. Mikah was six years old then but he remembered what it was like to have to give back that precious blanket every morning.Reaching out to the emergency shelter programme that looked after them 3 years ago, the family donated 60 blankets in the end, each with a personalized message of hope in Mikah’s handwriting stating: “They gave me a blanket, but I had to leave it. That’s why I want you to have your own blanket. Today, I live in my own house, and someday you will too. Your friend, Mikah.”The homeless people at the shelter may not have been able to give Mikah a Christmas gift in return but his gesture was noted by the billion dollar company Microsoft who made sure that Mikah was fooled into visitingtheir store so that Santa Claus could personally deliver an XBox from the company to him as a reward for making the top of “Santa’s list of nice boys” that year.12. Why did Mikah give up his Christmas gift?A. The device was out of date.B. His parents had a tight budget.C. He wanted to spend a warm Christmas.D. He decided to do something charitable.13. What made Mikah have a better understanding of the situation of the homeless?A. His own experience.B. His parents’ education.C. His visiting to the emergency shelter.D. The cold weather during the holiday season.14. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A. The homeless gave Mikah a gift in return.B. He finally got the gift he wanted on Christmas.C. The company Microsoft fooled Mikah into buying an Xbox.D Mikah wrote a thank-you note to the emergency shelter he lived in.15. What might be the best title for the text?A. Mikah’s Precious Christmas GiftB. Mikah’s Giving Warmth on ChristmasC. Microsoft Rewarded Nice Boys on Santa’s ListD. The Homeless Needed Blankets on a Cold Christmas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。

2019-2020学年衡阳市第三中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe last thing Caitlin Hipp would have expected as she prepared to turn 28 years old was to be living at homewith her parents. But through working as a part-time skating instructor and restaurant server, she isn't able to earn enough to live anywhere other than home.To some degree, multigenerational households have always been a part of American life. However, the number of young adults who have been moving back in with their parents — or never leaving home in the first place — has been growing steadily.UBS Financial Services released a report that even suggests one reason for the growing number of young adultsstill living at home could be that their family doesn't want them to leave.The report shows that 74 percent of millennials (千禧一代)get some kind of financial support from their parents after college. It finds that millennials have redefined the ties that connect parents and children. Millennials see their parents as peers,friends and instructors. Nearly three quarters talked with their parents more than once a week during college. In return, their parents happily provide financial support well into adulthood, helping fund everything for them.Stuart Hoffman, chief economist for the PNC Financial Services Group in theUS, said the number of young adults striking out on their own fell during the Great Recession. Although job growth for millennials since 2014 has improved, that doesn't necessarily mean that millennials are starting to fly the nest. He said, “They may like living at home and being able to save money.“ There's no doubt it has held back household formation and purchases of things people spend money on related to household formation and perhaps related to child-raising," Hoffman explained. "But they are probably traveling more and eating out more if they don't have a house expense or marriage. I don't know if it represents a change in moral values. But it's much more common for adult children to live in their parents’ homes because it's becoming part of the culture.1. What can we learn from the UBS Financial Services' report?A. Millennials are on good terms with their parents.B. Millennials are financially independent after college.C. Parents are unwilling to give their young adults allowance.D. Parents want their kids to stay with them forever.2. What does Hoffman think of young adults' living at home?A. It increases the consumption of household products.B. It may continue despite job growth.C. It is a sign of shift in moral values.D. It is new in American culture.3. What is the author's purpose of writing this passage?A. To introduce millennials' living habits.B. To stress the importance of financial independence.C. To explain why American young adults still live at home.D. To inform people of a social trend in theUS.BI’ve long believedthat positive living isn’t about being optimistic every minute of every day. That kind of permanently happy state can’t be the goal, because it’s impossible to achieve.It turns out that psychological research finds true happiness comes from authentic positivity, and authentic positivity comes from emotional flexibility.Being flexible emotionally means being open to the full range of emotional experiences, including the challenging ones like anger, disappointment and sadness. Emotional flexibility means being able to shift behaviors and mindsets to meet different situational needs, and adapting when circumstances change.However, emotionally flexible people are not chameleons (变色龙) whose outlook changes based on which way the wind is blowing. Instead, emotional flexibility is a skill that helps people judge the complexities of daily life, and stick to their deeply held values.I’ve learned a new word that I’d like to share with you: Eudaimonia (幸福感). Eudaimonia is the opposite of hedonism (享乐主义), the idea that happiness comes from the constant pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain. Eudaimonia, by contrast, encourages us to pursue meaning and authenticity, growth and honest joy. Both are philosophical approaches to happiness, and recent psychological thought is leaning toward eudaimonia as a more sustainable, satisfying model.Eudaimonia was first mentioned by Aristotle, who got the term from the Greek word “daimon,” which means “true nature.” Tome, walking a positive path means accepting that we each have positive true nature andpermanent goodness. What we learn from the concept of eudaimonia is that we are best equipped to realize this nature when we are emotionally honest and flexible.4. What is the author’s belief?A. People should live alone.B. People can’t always be happy.C. People can’t always achieve their goals.D. People should pursue true achievements.5. What do enmotionally flexible people commit themselves to?A. Their strongly believed values.B. Their different needs.C. Permanent happiness.D. The pursuit of hedonism.6. How can people gain eudaimonia according to the author?A. By being honest to others.B. By changing true nature.C. By keeping realstically optimistic.D. By pursuing pleasure constantly.7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. What is the meaning of eudaimonia?B. What should we do to keep positive?C. How can we keep happy forever?D. Why can’t people be happy all the time?CChimps use loud calls and gestures to make their feelings known but until now, the exact meaning for individual movements has remained a mystery. Now researchers believe they have translated the key gestures used in the chimp community and identified their intentions for the first time.From 4,351 gestures, experts were able to identify 66 that are used for 19 specific message meanings, including showing a foot to tell a child they can climb on their back. The researchers were able to narrow down these 66 gestures to 36 that are used intentionally to achieve 15 purposes. The translations were made by Dr Catherine Hobaiter and her colleagues at St Andrews University in Scotland.Dr Hobaiter used behavior sampling and filmed all recorded cases of gestural communication. Other gestures include stomping their feet to ask another chimp to stop what they are doing, and slapping objects together to ask another to follow them. Of the 19 meanings,17 encouraged interactions to start, or to develop, such as “move closer,” and “change play”. Some of the gestures were found to have more than one meaning. and only 10 of the66 gestures were used for only a single meaning.Researchers collected a total of 471 video clips from two social groups of chimps at a shelter near Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. As well as identifying what the gesture means, they also discovered the technique needed to increase the chances of success.“Human children use gestures to communicate before they produce their first words, and their earliest gestures typically appear around 10 months of age,” explained the researchers. “In great apes, there is good evidence that language-trained individuals are capable of acquiring and understanding signals, but this is far less clear in their natural communication. ”8. Chimps slap the objects to____________.A. tell others to stop what they are doingB. ask others chimps to join themC. gather other chimps to move closerD. encourage interactions to start9. What did researchers find after studying 471 video clips?A. Chimps trained in language are good at understanding signals.B. Two social groups of chimps live at a shelter near Kinshasa.C. Language-trained individuals do well in natural communication.D. Chimps’earliest gestures appear around 10 months of age.10. How is the last paragraph developed?A. By analyzing causes.B. By examining differences.C By making comparisons. D. By following time order.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A A New Research on Chimps B. Human Children and ChimpsC. Getting the Chimps Trained for LanguageD. Translating the Sign Language of ChimpsDWe asked four people who watched an online talk on technology and communication by Sherry Turkle for their opinions.Fred:The talk certainly gave me plenty of food for thought about how technology is changing our behaviour. People are constantly multitasking, whether it be emailing during meetings or texting in the checkout queue. It’s as if we can’t bear to miss out on what our online friends are up to, so we juggle the real and online world. My greatest concern is that we don’t give our brains a chance to switch off. It’sthese precious momentswhen weactually process information that helps us make important decisions.Jeremy:It was a fascinating talk and the speaker really hit the nail on the head with a couple of things. Take parental influence, for instance. How can we expect teenagers not to text while doing their homework when they witness their parents posting on social media while cooking the evening meal or waiting at a red light?Kath:So much of what the speaker said rang true. I honestly believe there’s a danger that the more connected we are, the more isolated we feel. I don’t think this is such an issue for my generation who’ve lived without technology for so long. We know how to be alone. But the under 20s are another kettle of fish. They’re so busy communicating that they never experience the feeling of solitude and run the risk of not learning how to enjoy their own company.Carl:I’m not sure to what extent I agree that people are more alone, but the way we communicate has certainly evolved. The speaker makes a good point about how we’re getting used to talking with machines like Siri or robots, which are totally lack of experience of human life. But despite such limitations, we seem to be expecting more from technology and less from each other.12. What does the underlined phrase “these precious moments” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. When our brains are free.B. When we emailing during meeting.C. When we texting in the checkout queue.D. When we juggle the real and online world.13. What suggestion may Jeremy give to the parents?A. Accompany their children when they are doing homework.B. Prevent their children using phone while doing homework.C. Set a good example for their children on using phone properly.D. Stop posting on social media in face of their children.14. What does Kath worry about the under 20s generation?A. They communicate more with others.B. They use more technology.C. It’s difficult for them to find companies.D. They don’t know how to be alone.15. What is Carl’s attitude towards the use of technology in communication?A. Favorable.B. Intolerant.C. Doubtful.D. Indifferent.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。

湖南省衡阳市2017届高三英语下学期第三次联考试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）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 is the man probably?A.A cook.B.A waiter.C.A guard.2.What is the man going to do?A.Look for a hotel.B.Have his watch repaired.C.Meet someone at the hotel.3.What does the woman mean?A.English films are good for her to learn English.B.The dialogues in English films are beyond her.C.Watching English films is her favorite.4.What's the original price of the jacket?A.$ 6.B.$ 12.C.$ 24.5.What is TRUE according to the conversation?A.The woman doesn't mind people smoking.B.The man likes smoking cigarettes.C.People will be forbidden to smoke in public places.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或对白，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。

【市级联考】湖南省衡阳市2020届高三第三次联考（三模）英语试题第一部分（共20小题每，小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Look! Here’ s a photo ______ in my classroom at primary school. Can you recognize me in it? A．taken B．takingC．to take D．being taken2．All the photographs in this book, stated otherwise, date from the 1950s.A．unless B．until C．once D．if3．The debate here will be limited in two main respects，________ the time available.A．in view of B．in return forC．in addition to D．in comparison with4．The government placed _____ on the numbers of foreign cars that could be imported.A．limitations B．administrationC．requirements D．restrictions5．---There are probably aliens living here on earth.---_____! I can’t believe you said that.A．Come on B．Forget itC．Go ahead D．Allow me6．By the end of last week,600 people from 50 countries to attend the meeting，with nearly half coming from the United States，Germany and Britain.A．had registered B．have registeredC．registered D．were registered7．___________the effect of culture shock, he is trying to read a lot about it before going to France for further study.A．To reduce B．ReducedC．Reducing D．Having reduced8．He isn’t such a man ______ he used to be.A．who B．whomC．that D．as9．Anyone with an eye on the employment situation knew the assessment about economic recovery _______ just around the corner was correct.A．being B．to be C．was D．having been10．The old couple, ________ country life, were unwilling to move to the city to live with his son. A．accustomed to B．buried inC．addicted to D．exposed to11．----Could I ask you a private question?----Sure,A．pardon me B．go ahead C．good idea D．forget it12．Having a hobby does do good to you. It doesn’t matter what it is ______ it drives you to move forward. A．if only B．in caseC．as long as D．in order that13．Don't defend him any more. It's obvious that he ________ destroyed the fence of the garden even without an apology.A．accidentally B．carelessly C．deliberately D．clumsily14．For some time the discussion went with no one saying word. Alice finally broke.Silence.A．a; the B．the;a C．a; 不填D．the; 不填15．Newly released data point to an increase in technology use among children some worry is changing the very nature of childhood.A．why B．whichC．who D．where16．I have often thought it would be a blessing if each human being _______ blind and deaf for a few days at some time in his life.A．has been stricken B．were strickenC．had been D．would be17．I am at a loss why Mike is always ________ every time I meet him. Believe it or not, we used to be best friends.A．giving me the cold shoulder B．making my dayC．following suit D．beating around the bush18．I will be surprised if you can get Calvin, who is a close-fisted man, these donation draw tickets from you.A．buy B．buyingC．buys D．to buy19．The real reason why prices ____ , and still are, too high is complex, and no short discussion can satisfactorily explain this problem.A．were B．will beC．have been D．had been20．According to the report, people in the ________ areas are rebuilding their homes and many roads________ to the area have been repaired.A．flooded; lead B．flooding; leading C．flooding; to lead D．flooded; leading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。

湖南省衡阳市县长安中学2018-2019学年高三英语联考试题含解析一、选择题1. ——My neighbor had a party and the noise kept me awake all night． I finally had to call the police．——I _____the same thing．They shouldn’t be allowed to disturb people like that．A． will do B． would doC． did D． would have done参考答案：D2. ---- Peter, where did you guys go for the summer vacation?---- We________ busy with our work for months, so we went to the beach to relax ourselves.A. wereB. have beenC. had beenD. will be参考答案：C略3. ---I’ll ask the teacher about the attributive clause. I’m very puzzled about it---That’s just ____ most of our classmates have doubt.A. WhatB. WhyC. whereD. how参考答案：C4. He played a trick____ Jane so he had to apologizes ____ treating her ____ a nice lunch. A．on; for; to B．in; by; to C．on; by; to D．on; by; with参考答案：C5. The fact is that everyone has to grow up and mature, come some growing pains.A. with whichB. whenC. thatD. what参考答案：A6. Was it from the lake ______ he often went fishing ______ he saved the drowning girl?A. that; thatB. where; whereC. where; thatD. that; where参考答案：C7. ______ is no good _____ without doing anything.A. This, talkingB. It ; talkC. It talkingD. that, to talk参考答案：C8. —Don’t smoke any more, Ralph! It is very bad for your health!—I know I should give up smoking, but .A．easier said than done B．nothing is easier than fault-findingC．easy come, easy go D．easy does it参考答案：A略9. The number of new energy vehicles in China’s cities ________ to reach 39,000 by the end of next year, according to Wan Gang, Chinese Minister of Science and Technology.A. are expectedB. is expectingC. are expectingD. is expected参考答案：D1. --I feel so nervous about the National English Speech Competition tomorrow.--________.A. I really envy youB. Glad to hear thatC. Sounds greatD. Take it easy参考答案：D11. ccustomed to the coffee from Columbia, ______ Governor John said that ______ coffee should always be strong.A. /; aB. the; aC. a; aD. /; / 参考答案：D略12. She made a suggestion _____ we should have a class meeting this week.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. X参考答案：C13. Why must you ________ when we are having a heated discussion about our travel plan?A. drag him behindB. drag his subject inC. drag himD. drag on参考答案：B略14. As senior 3 students, it is the most important to __________ a good state of mind in face of failure.A. keep upB. keep onC. keep outD. keep off参考答案：A15. It is _____he did ______ what he said ___________.A. that, rather than , countsB. what，rather than, that mattersC. which, more than, countsD. what, more than, that counts参考答案：B16. 'Goodbye Mr. Loser' became a dark horse during the past National Day holiday film season,_________ 1300 million yuan in box office since its release, though not _________ （超越）Xu Zheng's 'Lost in Hong Kong'.A. earning; surpassingB. earning; surpassedC. has earned; surpassingD. earned; surpassed参考答案：A试题分析：考查非谓语动词。

2020-2021学年衡阳市第三中学高三英语第三次联考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhen it comes to the greatest inventions of the world, China’s name is sure to be mentioned several times. There are hundreds of things which were invented by the Chinese.AlcoholShocked? I was because when they said alcohol I thought about either the US or the UK. China had never crossed my mind. In China, alcohol was made by two legendary persons named Yi Di and Du Kang who belonged to the Xia Dynasty. This period was about 2000 BC - 1600 BC. Research says that in ancient China, beer with 4% alcoholic content was widely consumed by people.TeaChina is the proud inventor of tea which was first drunk by Shen Nong, a Chinese emperor around 2737 BC. Tea production was rapidly developed, making tea a popular drink during the Tang and Song Dynasties.The Mechanical ClockHave you ever wondered what on earth we would be doing without any idea of time? A clock really is an invention without which things were incomplete. The credit of making the first mechanical clock goes to ancient China. The first mechanical clock was invented by Yi Xing in the Tang Dynasty. This was during 618 and 907.Silk FabricSilk, the favorite fabric of many girls out there, is also a Chinese invention. Although we all know that silk is made by silkworms, it was Chinese people who first invented a way to harvest the silk and then use it to make clothes. The oldest silk which has been found so far is in Henan Province and dates back to 3630 BC.1.We can learn from Paragraph 2 that ________.A.people in the US like alcoholB.beer was popular in the Xia DynastyC.Yi Di and Du Kang invented alcohol by accidentD.the author didn’t know alcohol is a Chinese invention2.The author asks the question in Paragraph 4 to show ________.A.ancient Chinese inventors were wiserB.many things in our lives are incompleteC.ancient Chinese people never wasted timeD.the invention of the mechanical clock is important3.Which of the following invention has a longer history?A.Tea.B.Alcohol.C.Silk fabric.D.The mechanical clock.BBrown cows may not actually make chocolate milk, but pink silkworms（蚕）do produce pink silk, a team of scientists has discovered. To see if they could produce pre-dyed silk-silk that comes color1 ed, straight from the source-the team fed ordinary silkworms mulberry（桑树）leaves that had been sprayed（喷洒）with fabric（织物）dyes（染色剂）. Out of seven tested dyes, only one worked, producing a thread that reminded me of pink-dyed hair.And yes, the worms themselves take on some color1 before they produce silk. Their color1 ful diets did not affect their growth, the team, which included engineers and biologists from the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory in India, reports in the journalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. (The researchers didn't look too deeply into how the dyes affected the silkworms' health. After all, silkworms die when people harvest their silk.)The team made dyeing silk this way because color1 ing fabric normally uses large amounts of fresh water. The water gets polluted with dangerous chemicals in the process, requiring costly treatment before factories can send it back into waterways. Dyeing silk directly by feeding silkworms would avoid those water-washing steps. Scientists are just starting to study this idea. However, it remains to be seen if it's commercially successful. In this experiment, the Indian team tested seven dyes, which are cheap and popular in the industry.The scientists found different dyes moved through silkworms' bodies differently. Some never made it into the worms' silk at all. Others color1 ed the worms and their silk but the color1 disappears before the silk is turned into fabric. Only one dye, named "direct acid fast red", showed up in the final, washed silk threads. By the time it made it there, it was a pleasant, light pink.4. The text is most probably a(n) ________.A. science reportB. tourist guideC. animal experimentD. fashion advertisement5. Silkworms can produce pink silk because ________.A. they are born pinkB. they are dyed pinkC. they grow in pink waterD. they are fed dyed food6. Where is the experiment carried out?A. In America.B. In India.C. In Israel.D. In China.7. How many dyes have been proved successful in the experiment?A. One.B. Three.C. Five.D. Seven.CPaper is one of our oldest, simplest and most important inventions. But it also presents a danger to the world in two important ways. First, the making of paper requires the loss of many millions of trees each year. And worldwide use of paper is expected to double in the next 40 years. Clearly, the planet cannot stand such a high rate of forest loss. The second great problem with paper is what happens once it is no longer useful. A large amount of wastepaper ends up in landfills, where it can produce harmful gases and finally contribute to global climate change.One simple solution can greatly reduce both of these problems: paper recycling. Instead of cutting down trees, recycle existing paper to feed the paper-making process.Paper is mainly made from cellulose (纤维素)，which can be used repeatedly in papermaking. Unfortunately, it also means that paper waste takes a surprisingly long time to break down in landfills. So far, trees are the only source(来源) of cellulose that can fill the great demand for paper products. Therefore, recycling paper is simply one of the best ways to save trees. Thanks to advances in processing, recycled paper need not be the dark-color1 edstuff many of us are familiar with. It now can offer the same print performance as non-recycled paper.Effective recycling requires a continuous effort from everyone at all levels of society. The way to begin is with education and understanding. Once enough people realize the need for recycling, more effective recycling systems can be developed.The need is real. The massive loss of trees affects everybody on earth. Everyone should do their part to recycle paper and encourage government and industry to do the same. The world will be a better place for it!8. What can we infer from the text?A. The use of recycled paper will double in 40 years.B. Recycling paper helps relieve global climate change.C. Wastepaper can easily break down in landfills.D. There are not enough landfills for wastepaper.9. What makes recycled paper more acceptable?A. The great demand of trees.B. The low processing cost.C. Its dark-color1 ed feature.D. Its improved print performance.10. What does the author propose?A. Punishing the act of cutting trees.B. Recycling paper.C. Improving recycling system.D. Promoting paper industry.11. How is the text mainly developed?A. By analyzing causes and effects.B. By offering research plans and data.C. By discussing problems and solutions.D. By comparing strengths and weaknesses.DWith graduation days being celebrated all over the country, a student who has to use a wheelchair honored his mother on his graduation day in a special way. Easley High School graduate, Alex Mays surprised people present when he got up and walked across the stage at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum.“I was really happy—it made me feel good,” Alex said.Alex was not given a chance to live right from his birth. He was born at 25 weeks and weighed just 1 pound, 10 ounces at birth. When he was very young, he had a disease and lost the ability to walk. After his mother's death in 2013, Alex had several other difficult life changes until he came to live with his grandparents, Dousay and her husband, Dewayne. Dousay said that when Alex came to live with them, they decided to bring him up in the best possible way they could.Last fall, Alex said that he would walk across the stage to get his diploma to honor his late mother. He practiced hard and worked with a physical therapist for 9 months to complete his plan.The only help Alex got was from his mom's best friend, Tonya Johnson, who pushed his wheelchair to the stage wearing one of his mother's favorite shirts. “I had support from my family. I couldn't have done it without them,” Alex said.“Alex made everyone in the building feel encouraged that day” Pickens County School District public information specialist John Eby said. “The school teachers knew he was going to get up to get his diploma, but the distance he walked was a surprise, even to them,” Eby said.“Some of life's most important tests aren’t given in a classroom; Alex tested himself and passed with flying color1 s,” Eby added.12. In what way did Alex honor his late mother on his graduation day?A. By dressing like her.B. By saying sorry to her.C. By inviting her best friend.D. By walking to get his diploma.13. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Alex was born healthy.B. Alex went through a lot.C. Alex had a purpose in life as a child.D. Alex has lived with his grandparents all the time.14. What did Alex also express on his graduation day?A. His big regret in life.B. His feelings for hisschool.C. His thanks for his family.D. His will to complete his study.15. Which of the following words can best describe Alex?A. Strong-minded.B. Warm-hearted.C. Cool-headed.D. Easy-going.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。

2019-2020学年衡阳市第三中学高三英语三模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AA brother and a sister have been reunited (重逢) after more than 60 years, thanks to a letter in the Welwynand Hatfield Times. For years John Hannant kept a photo of his long-lost sister, hoping they would meet again.Margery, the eldest of three children, had signed up with the Royal Air Force as part of the war effort, when John was still a baby.The family lost touch and as many years passed only a single letter gave a clue to her whereabouts (下落). The clue was enough for a WHT reader to recognize Margery and put the family back in touch.John, 67, said he had been searching for a long time and a friend suggested writing to the paper.“That’s the one that made it, the letter to the paper,” he said. “It’s like a dream that comes true. The last time we ever heard from Margery was in 1953 after the terrible floods. She wrote home to know if we were all right.My sister Dorothy wrote back, but Margery had moved again and never got the letter.”Having retired from his job as a gardener at Park House, Mr Hannant decided to take action.He and his wife Doreen traveled to Margery’s home in Chelwood Avenue, Hatfield, which she shares with her husband Jack Cooke.Now 88, Margery was recovering from her heart operation, but immediately recognized her brother. John said, “It’s something I never thought that was going to happen but I always hoped it would.” AS well as finding his sister, John has also discovered he now has a nephew, a niece and six grandnieces and grandnephews.1.The headline of the news would be “________”.A.An unforgettable and moving experienceB.The Hannant family lost touch because of warC.A brother and a sister reunited after 60 yearsD.The importance of a letter to WHT2.Margery left her family because ________.A.she attended the air schoolB.she joined the Royal Air ForceC.she had to feed her familyD.a big flood hit her hometown3.Who helped the family reunite after many years?A.Margery’s husband Jack CookeB.The photographer of the photo of Margery.C.A neighbour of Mr Hannant.D.A reader of WHT.BCraig Blackburn, a father and car fan, built a Batmobile for his son’s hope for using the vehicle to brighten the lives of sick children. And now he hopes to use it for more than just his sons hope after seeing the childrens reaction to the Batmobile.Based on the number of failures he had seen in car groups, he estimated that only about one in 50 attempted constructions was actually finished and he realized what an incredible opportunity he had.Mr. Blackburn started the project at the beginning of 2018 after hearing a friend in the US was doing the same thing. It started with importing an outer shell overseas, before picking brains of a friend who had a background as a worker in a car factory to gain knowledge of how to build the car. With the help of his friend, Mr. Blackburn built the Batmobile in 18 months with the cost reaching six figures.Mr.Blackburn hoped to add a flamethrower(喷火器)onto the back of the vehicle and said he had thought about building the more recent Batman Tumbler from the series film Dark Knight. Though Mr. Blackburn encountered plenty of difficulties to get over during the construction, in September 2019, the carmade its first show at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba, before being used by Blackburn’s son for his hope.“It was great. It was so good to see the kids’ and adults’ excitement at seeing the Batmobile.” Mr. Blackburn said. As a result, the car lovers hope to make the car work on the roads as soon as possible, so he can visit sick children and take them out with his son.4. What is Craig Blackburn’s initial purpose of making the Batmobile?A. To realize his son’s dream.B. To donate it to sick children.C. To pay his respects to the film Dark Knight.D. To show off at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba.5. How did Blackburn feel about the car-making at first?A. Hopeful.B. Confused.C. Impossible.D. Unsure.6. How did Blackburn’s friend help him?A. By making an outer shell for him.B. By offering him financial support.C. By sharing the knowledge of building cars.D. By telling him the background of the car factory.7. What is the car lovers’ expectation of the Batmobile?A. It will be driven soon on the roads.B. It can be displayed around the world.C. It can change the lives of sick children.D. It will appear in the next film about Batman.CCigarettes aren’t just harmful when they’re being smoked. Even when cigarette ends go out and are cold, new research has found they continue to give off harmful chemicals in the air. In the first 24 hours alone, scientists say a used cigarette end will produce 14 percent of the nicotine (尼古丁) that an actively burning cigarette would produce.While most of these chemicals are released within a day of being put out,an analysis for the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the level of nicotine fell by just 50% five days later.“I was ly surprised,” since environmental engineer Dustin Poppendieck from the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). “The numbers are significant and could have important impacts when cigarette ends are dealt with indoors or in cars. While much attention has been paid to the health influence of first-hand, second-hand and now third-hand smoking, it is not the case when it comes to the actual cigarette end of the matter.”To measure emissions (排放) from this forgotten thing, Poppendieck and his team placed 2,100 cigarettes that were recently put out inside a special room. Once the ends weresealed away, the team measured eight chemicals commonly produced by cigarettes, four of which the FDA have their eye on for being harmful or potentially so.After setting the room’s temperature, the researchers tested how emissions changed under certain conditions. When the air temperature of the room was higher, for instance, they noticed the ends produced these chemicals at higher rates. This finding might discourage those who want to leave ashtrays (烟灰缸) out for days ata time, especially in the heat.8. What do the researchers say about cigarette ends?A They contain little nicotine.B. They produce no nicotine five days later.C. They give off nicotine for days.D. They create as much nicotine as burning cigarettes.9. What do Poppendieck’s words suggest?A. First-hand smoking does most harm.B. The findings are within his expectation.C. Cigarettes should be dealt with indoors.D. Health influence of cigarette ends is ignored.10. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to not cleaning ashtrays for days?A. Unclear.B. Disapproving.C. Unconcerned.D. Puzzled.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. Used Cigarette Ends Release Harmful ChemicalsB. Cigarettes Are More Harmful While Being SmokedC. Research Found Reasons For Cigarette Ends’ HarmD. Cigarette Ends Produce More Chemicals in the HeatDA team of engineers atHarvardUniversity in trying to create the first robotic fly. Designed to do what a fly does naturally, the tiny is the size of a fat housefly. Its mini wings allow it to stay in the air and perform controlled flight tasks."The added difficulty with a project like this is that actually none of its components is off the shelf and so we have to develop them all on our own’ said Robert Wood, a Harvard engineering professor.They engineered a series of systems to start and drive the robotic fly. “The seemingly simple system which just moves the wings hasa number of interdependencies (相互依赖）on the individual components, each of which individually has to perform well, but then has to be matched well to everything it d connected to,” said Wood.While this first robotic flyer is linked to a small, off-board power source, the goal is eventually to equip it with a built-in power source, so that it might someday perform data-gathering work at rescue sites，in farmers’ fields or on the battlefield. "Basically it should be able to take off, land and fly around，” he said.Wood says the design offers a new way to study flight mechanics and control at insect-scale. Yet, the power, sensing and computation technologies on board could have much broader applications.“You can start thinkingabout using them to answer open scientific questions, you know, to study biology in ways that would be difficult with the animal，but using these robots instead” he said. "So there are a lot of technologies and open interesting scientific questions that are really what drives us on a day-to-day basis.”12. What is the typical characteristic of the robotic fly?A. It's automatic.B.It's very small.C. It's controllable.D. It's quite powerful.13. We can infer from the passage that the robotic flyer can____ .A. act as a spy planeB. help do farm workC.fly at a very high speedD. answer many scientific questions14. What is Wood's idea about the robotic fly according to the last paragraph?A. It is highly questionable.B. It has wide practical applications.C. It gives scientists interest in flying machines.D. It points to a new direction in studying biology.15. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Harvand's Study in the Field of Insects.B. A Breakthrough in Engineering ScienceC. An Interesting Invention一Robotic FlyD. Robotic Fly一a Copy of Real Life Insect第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020-2021学年衡阳市第三中学高三英语第三次联考试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn his 402nd anniversary year, Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer. But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616, and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince. Unlike Shakespeare's large body of plays,poems and sonnets (十四行诗), Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》), A Dream under the Southern bough, and Dream of Handan. The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative, a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare, Tang's success rode the wave of a renaissance (复兴) in theater as an artistic practice. As in Shakespeare'sEngland, Tang's works became hugely popular inChinatoo. During Tang'sChina, his plays were enjoyed performed, and changed. Kunqu Opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture. Combining northern tune and southern music, kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language, music, dance movements and gestures. Tang's works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera, and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other, there are many things they share in common, such e humanity of their drama, their heroic figures, their love for poetic language, a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1. Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To describe Shakespeare's anniversary.B. To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C. To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D. To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xianzu.2. What's possibly one of the main theme of Tang's works?A. Social reality.B. Female dreams.C. Human emotions.D. Political environment.3. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A. The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tang's works.B. Tang's success in copying Shakespeare's styles.C. The way Kunqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D. Tang's popularity for his poetic language and music.BMy sister Alice and I have been trying to get people tostop dropping cigarette（香烟）butts（烟头）for seven years. One day, we were walking in our hometown and saw hundreds of cigarette butts on the ground. They made the town look so ugly that we decided to start a group to make people dropping butts. We called it “No Butts About It”.At first, we drew pictures with “The Earth is not your ashtray（烟灰缸）”written on them. We put the pictures around our hometown—in parks, by beaches, and along roads. We wanted to make people understand that dropping butts hurts the environment. Most smokers don’t think that dropping butts hurts the Earth. But it does, and all rubbish does!Later, we wrote to companies and asked them for money to help us. We used the money to buy ashtrays to give to smokers. We wanted smokers to carry the ashtrays with them so they didn’t have to drop butts.At the moment, we are trying to get cigarette companies to put an ashtray in each pack of cigarettes. Some companies want to do it. Many people have started to join our group since it began. Today there are 45 other “No Butts About It” groups inAmerica.Now there even groups inEngland,Australia, andIndia! Many newspapers have written about my sister and me over the last seven years. And we have won many prizes for what we do. But we are not interested in prizes. We just want to make the Earth a better and cleaner place for animals, plants and people.One day, it will be.4. What did the writer think about the cigarette butts in the first place?A. They made the town smelly.B. They made the town unhealthy.C. They made the town dirty.D. They made the town poor.5. What does the writer do with the cigarette butts?A. Give ashtrays to the smokers.B. Stop people buying cigarettes.C. Pick up the cigarette butts.D. Win prizes for starting groups.6. From the passage we can know that _____.A. no companies wanted to give money to themB. The writer believes that the Earth will be a better and cleaner placeC. There are only 45”No Butts About It”D. The writer likes to be on newspapers and win prizes27. Which is the best tittle for the passage?A. Save our Town From Cigarette Butts.B. Buy Yourself An Ashtray.C. Cigarette Butts Also Destroy Other Countries.D. No Butts Prize.CTechnology is supposed to make our lives easier, allowing us todo things more quickly and efficiently. But too often it seems to make things harder. This increase in complexity, often called "feature creep," costs consumers time, but it also costs business money. Product returns in the U.S. cost a hundred billion dollars a year, and a recent study by Elke den Ouden, of Philips Electronics, found that at least half of returned products have nothing wrong with them. Consumers just couldn't figure out how to use them. Companies now know a great deal about problems of usability and consumer behavior, so why is it that feature creep proves unstoppable?In part, fieature creep is the product of the so-called internal-audience problem: the people who design and sell product are not the ones who buy and use them, and what engineers and marketers think is important is not necessarily what's best for consumers. The engineers tend not to notice when more options make a product less usable. And marketing and sales departments see each additional feature as a new selling point, and anew way to attract customers.You might think, then, that companies could avoid fieature creep by just paying attention to what customers really want. But that's where the trouble begins, because although consumers find overloaded gadgets（配件）unmanageable,they also find them attractive. It turns out that when we look at a new product in a store we tend to think that the more features there are, the better. It is only once we get the product home and try to use it that we realize the virtues of simplicity.It seems strange that we don't expect feature tiredness and thus avoid it. But, as numerous studies have shown, people are not, in general, good at predicting what will make them happy in the future. As a result, we will pay more for more features because we systematically overestimate how often we'll use them. We also overestimate our ability to figure out how a complicated product works.The fact that buyers want bells and whistles but users want something clear and simple creates an unusual problem for companies. A product that doesn't have enough features may fail to catch our eye in the store. But a product with too many features is likely to annoy consumers.8. What does the first paragraph mainly discuss?A. The benefits brought by the advanced technology.B. The recent study conducted by Elke den Ouden.C. The loss caused by the feature creep of technology.D. Many problems of usability known by the consumers.9. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?A. It is the audience problem that leads to feature creep.B. What matters to designers and marketers is not good for consumers.C. Feature creep brings blessings to the people in marketing and sales.D. The engineers will not pay attention to the quality of the product10. What do we know about the buyers in paragraph 4?A. They are deeply convinced that all the products work in simple way.B. They are fed up with the more and more features of the products.C. They are too confident of their ability to use the complicated products.D. They are quite clear about the products which will make them happy.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Saying No to Feature Creep is No Easy ThingB. Feature-heavy Products in DemandC. The More Features, the BetterD. Simplicity Outweighs ComplexityDHappiness is not a warm phone, according to a new study exploring the link between young life satisfaction and screen time. The study was led by professor of psychology Jean M. Twenge at San Diego State University (SDSU).To research this link, Twenge, along with colleagues Gabrielle Martin at SDSU and W. Keith Campbell at the University of Georgia, dealt with data from the Monitoring the Future (MtF) study, a nationally representative survey of more than a million U. S. 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders. The survey asked students questions about howoften they spent time on their Phones, tablets and computers, as well as questions about their face-to-face social interactions and their overall happiness.On average found that teens who spent more time in front of screen devices — playing computer games, using social media, texting and video chatting — were less happy than those who invested more time in non-screen activities like sports, reading newspapers and magazines, and face-to-face social interactions."The key to digital media use and happiness is limited use," Twenge said. "Aim to spend no more than two hours a day on digital media, and try to increase the amount of time you spend seeing friends face-to-face and exercising — two activities reliably linked to greater happiness."Looking at historical trends from the same age groups since the 1990s, it's easy to find that the increase of screen devices over time happened at the same time as a general drop-off in reported happiness inU. S.teens. Specifically, young peopled life satisfaction and happiness declined sharply after 2012. That's the year when the percentage of Americans who owned a smartphone rose above 50 percent. By far the largest change in teens' lives between 2012 and 2016 was the increase in the amount of time they spent on digital media, and the following decline in in-person social activities and sleep.12. Which method did Twenge's team use for the study?A. Calculating students' happiness.B. Asking students certain questions.C. Analyzing data from a survey.D. Doing experiments on screen time.13. How does the author develop the finding of the study in paragraph 3?A. By making a comparison.B. By giving an example.C. By making an argument.D. By introducing a concept.14. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A To draw a conclusion from the study.B. To offer some advice to the readers.C. To prove social activities' importance.D. To support the researchers' finding.15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Quitting Phones Equals HappinessB. Screen Time Should Be BannedC. Teens' Lives Have Changed SharplyD. Screen-addicted Teens Are Unhappier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。