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顺义区牛栏山一中2021届高三英语(yīnɡ yǔ)适应性考试试题〔含解析〕第一局部：知识运用〔一共两节，45 分〕第一节语法填空〔一共10小题；每一小题分，一共15分〕A阅读以下短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写上 1 个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
In the USA the high school graduation ceremony is of great_____1_____ (important). 12th grade students, or seniors, who are about 17 or 18 years old, look forward to _____2_____ (attend) this event. The graduation ceremony itself takes place at the end of May or beginning of June, which usually _____3_____ (include) music, awards, and a guest speaker.【答案】1. importance2. attending3. includes【解析】这是一篇说明文。
文章主要介绍了HY高中的毕业典礼。
【1题详解】考察名词。
分析句子可知，此处应填名词作为介词of的宾语，be of great importance“很重要〞，故填importance。
【2题详解】考察(kǎochá)动名词。
分析句子可知，此处应填attend的动名词形式作为介词to的宾语，故填attending。
【3题详解】考察时态。
分析句子可知，此处是定语从句的谓语动词，本篇讲述一般事实，应用一般如今时，主语which指代上文的graduation ceremony“毕业典礼〞，是第三人称单数，故谓语动词用三单现形式，故填includes。
中学2021届高三英语适应性考试试题〔三〕〔含解析〕本卷贰O贰贰年贰月捌日编写；出题人：令狐学复；欧阳化语；令狐理总。
第一局部听力〔一共两节，满分是30分〕第一节〔一共5小题；每一小题分，满分是分〕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三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间是来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does Amy like doing in her free time?A. Learning classic music.B. Surfing the Internet.C. Reading books.2. Why will the man go to Spain?A. To take a holiday.B. To learn Spanish.C. To work part-time.3. Where are the speakers?A. On the beach.B. At the cinema.C. At home.4. What is the woman in the picture?A. A teacher.B. A writer.C. An actress.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Some television news.B. A famous woman.C. A job interview.第一节〔一共15小题；每一小题分，满分是分〕听下面5段对话或者独白。
每段对话或者独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、 B、 C三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或者独白前，你将有时间是阅读各个小题，每一小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的答题时间是。
每段对话或者独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，答复第6、7题。
高三高适应性月考卷（三）英语试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
第I卷（选择题，共115分）注意事项：1．答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚，并请认真填涂准考证号。
2．每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
在试题卷上作答无效。
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.Which sign can convey the dialogue?A．Sign A．B．Sign B．C．Sign C.2．Where are the two speakers going?A．To a party．B．To a theater．C．To a restaurant．3．What's the man's attitude towards the woman's new dress?A．He liked it very much．B．He didn't think she should have bought another one．C．He thought the first one was better．4．What did Lucy do in Hong Kong?A．She made a trip there．B．She did some shopping in the market．C．She studied there．5．Who did the best in this maths exam?A．John．B．lily．C．The man.第二节（共15小题；每小题1．5分，满分22．5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2023届高考英语模拟试卷注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．The conference aims to develop business and let people think about _______ they can have a positive influence on the planet.A．why B．thatC．what D．how2．The driver could have survived but he the seat belt.A．had been wearing B．hadn't worn C．wasn’t wearing D．didn't wear3．One hundred and fifteen Chinese companies hit the newly released Fortune 500 list for 2017, ______ an increase for the 14th straight year, domestic website reported on Thursday.A．to realize B．realizedC．realizing D．having realized4．The incomes of skilled workers went up. , unskilled workers saw their earnings fall.A．Moreover B．ThereforeC．Meanwhile D．Otherwise5．There is ________ as a free dinner in this world. As the saying goes, “No pains, no gains.”A．no such a good thing B．such no good thingC．no such good thing D．not so a good thing6．New energy-sharing projects _____ in dozens of cities across the country to fuel China’s sharing economy in the next few years.A．are to carry out B．are being carried outC．were carried out D．will have been carried out7．—Simon will listen to music every time he comes across a maths problem.—You know, music is the source of ______ in life.A．inspiration B．identificationC．reaction D．recreation8．We all agree that it is good to help those in need, but when ______ comes to giving away our money, things become strange.A．that B．this C．it D．one9．The living room is clean and tidy, with a dining table already __________ for a meal to be cooked.A．laid B．layingC．to lay D．being laid10．—Did you have difficulty finding Ann'house?—Not really.She___us clear directions and we were able to find it.easily?A．was to give B．had givenC．was giving D．would give11．Andrew lives alone and enjoys the company of a pet cat _______ he’s grown so fond.A．which B．in whichC．of which D．when12．---Each of the students working hard at their hard at their lessons the book.---So have I.A．readsB．have readC．has readD．read13．The government placed _____ on the numbers of foreign cars that could be imported.A．limitations B．administrationC．requirements D．restrictions14．He is a bad-tempered fellow, but he ________ be quite charming when he wishes.A．shall B．shouldC．can D．must15．—This is the first time I ________ my picture with my own hands.—It is time that you ________ a picture for me.A．have taken; took B．took; should takeC．took; will take D．will take; have taken16．Jess was sad and her friend helped her ___ the first awful weeks after her husband Bill died.A．break through B．break downC．get through D．get rid of17．Enter our prize ______and win a break in a National Trust holiday cottage of your choice anywhere in the country. A．draw B．search C．match D．collection18．-----My room gets very cold at night.-----_________________.A．So is mine B．So mine is C．So does mine D．So mine does19．The police officers decided to conduct a thorough and ______ review of the case.A．comprehensive B．complicatedC．conscious D．constant20．As is known, it was Hu Jintao, _______ president of our nation, who gave ________ lecture at the ceremony of National DayA．the; a B．the ; / C．a; the D．/; a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。
山东省烟台市2021届高三新高考适应性考试模拟试题英语注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AAnisfield-Wolf Book AwardsThe Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards recognizes outstanding works that contribute to our understanding of cultural diversity. Awards are given for fiction, poetry and nonfiction. Submissions of books published in 2019 are now closed. For books published this year, the submission period begins September 1 and the deadline is December 31, 2020. The winners are announced in the spring, who will receive $10,000 from the Anisfield-Wolf fund.To submit a book for consideration, send five copies with a completed copy of the Entry Form to: 1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH 44115.Upon receipt, the books will be forwarded to the jury. All submitted materials become the property of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards and will not be returned. No electronic submissions of an author’s work of any kind are accepted.Eligibility(参赛资格)•Books must be written in English and published and copyrighted in 2020 to be eligible for the 2021 prize.•Awards are given in fiction, poetry and nonfi ction.•Confirmation of delivery receipt is provided.The following are NOT eligible for consideration:•Plays•Works in progress•Electronically published or e-books•Self-published works1. What is the purpose of Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards?A. To promote cultural exchange.B. To collect new books for charities.C. To encourage more people to write.D. To advertise the Anisfield-Wolf fund.2. What is a requirement for the submission?A. Registering on site.B. Sending five copies of a book.C. Translating the entry.D. Paying the contest fee.3. Which of the following will result in disqualification?A. A book written in English.B. An entry published in 2020.C. The submission of an unfinished book.D. The provision of the book’s delivery receipt.【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C【解析】【分析】这是一篇应用文。
高三英语适应性练习─阅读理解分析北京第二十中学蔡清月竹怀侠第三部分: 阅读理解此次阅读部分总词量为2224词。
A篇293+103词；B篇225+193词；C篇339+116词；D篇287+131词；E篇345+195词。
总计文章中出现1489词, 题中出现735词。
一模的总词量为2300词, 二模的总词量为2556词。
A篇是一个夹叙夹议的文章。
作者通过比较自己的童年和祖母的童年来议论现在的孩子和过去的孩子。
56. The writer thinks that her grandmother______.A. makes mistakes about the youthB. complains too much about the youngC. received good education at schoolD. led an unhappy life when she was a child[分析]D正确。
事实题。
从文章第二段倒数第三行It must have been a dull and lonely life too, for she stayed mainly at home during her childhood….可以找到答案。
57. When Granny was young, children were expected ______.A. to speak to the elders loudlyB. to hear and not to seeC. to be present quietlyD. to stay still and study[分析]C正确。
细节题。
从文章的第一段第5行Children in her days, she continues, were expected to be seen and not heard 可以推测出答案. to be seen是present, not to be heard是quietly.58.This passage is mainly about ______.A. G ranny’s life story in the pastB. G ranny’s complaints about the childrenC. women’s life in different timesD. children in the past and at present[分析]D正确。
xx年高考适应性练习(三)英语试题本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分，共14页。
满分150分。
考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、准考证号、县区和科类填涂在答题纸规定的位置上。
;2.第I卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡纸对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3.第II卷必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题纸各题目指定区域内相应的位置；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。
不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
第I卷（共105分）第一部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分55分)第一节语法和词汇(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)从A.B.C.D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
1. We are living in Information Age, time of new discoveries and great changes.A. an: theB.不填;theC. 不填;aD. the; a2. - You don t have your handbag with you.- Where have I left it,A. Good heavens!B. No kidding.C. How could I?D. Nothing serious.3. It worried her a bit her book for the test was missing.A. whatB. howC. thatD. whether4. Ancient Rome was a country culture influenced the western world for centuries.A. whichB. whereC. whoseD. that5. - I saw him just now in the lecture hall.- He usually there in the morningA. staysB. stayedC. is stayingD. has stayed6. your purchases in time, make sure the express pany knows your address exactly.A. ReceivedB. To receiveC. ReceivingD. Having received7. Cheer up! There are times in everyone's life everything seems tough.A. whenB. whileC. untilD. before8. The rain kept pouring for three days on end, quite a few villages.A. to floodB. being floodedC. floodedD. flooding9.I can't drive my car out. Someone their car on my drive way.A. has been parkingB. was parkingC. has parkedD. had parked10. - Buying a used car can be risky.- We never know when a problem can occur.A. So what?B. I couldn't agree more.C. Far from it.D. Nothing serious.第二节完形填空（共30个小题；满分40分)阅读下面两篇短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的四个选项(A. B. C和D)中.选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑.第一篇(共10小题:每小题1分，满分10分)It was one of the last days before Christmas, and the assistants in the large store had their hands full 11 eager Christmas shoppers.At one counter an old lady was choosing 12 and by the time she had found what she wanted, the counter was 13 with pairs of all colors and sizes.When the salesgirl had finally written out the 14 and was about to turn to the next customer with a tired voice, "Thank you very much, madam." The old lady 15 cried out, "Oh, I almost 16 ..." "Anything else, madam?" said the girl, "Yes," began the old lady, "I'd like to buy another pair of gloves for a girl of your age, but I' m not quite sure about what color and 17 1 should choose. I wonder if you could help me." "Certainly, madam", was the girl's reply.The tired girl did her best to help the old lady 18 her mind.At last the chosen pair of gloves were wrapped up and paid for as well, and then the old lady handed the girl the 19 and said, "These now, dear, these gloves are for you and thank you for being so 20 .1 do hope you have a merry Christmas!"11. A. serving B. leading C. organizing D. watching12. A. clothes B. shoes C. gifts D. gloves13. A. mixed B. covered C. filled D. occupied14. A. bill B. story C. money D. name15. A. happily B. calmly C.suddenly D. roughly16. A. finished B. believed C.ignored D. forgot17. A. interest B. design C.grade D. opinion18. A. keep up B. catch up C.make up D. take up19. A. honor B.burden C. choice D. parcel20. A. honest B. pat1ent C. lucky D. active第二篇(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)I had just been sent back to prison for the second time. I was 18 years old and nobody seemedto 21 me. Because of my age, I was signed up for educational classes in English and science,which I 22 for as long as possible.One day, while heading for the classroom, I 23 all that I hated about my `real' school, ready to make life 24 for everyone, especially all my teachers. As I got to the 25 ，I found a young man chatting to the students. I tried to 26 past unnoticed, but he took my hand and 27 it friendly, saying "Hi, nice to meet you, please e in."From that moment on, everything 28 . Classes were fun and I started to 29 reading and writing in a way I hadn't thought possible. The 30 were never the same twice: one day, we'd be baking cakes as an 31 in instructive writing, the next we'd be watching a `fireworks display' in a test tube. All of that was 32 to me. But, more than that, this teacher made me feel like a 33 person again. He spoke to me like an equal and 34 me to stand up formy thoughts and opinions using my 35 ,and not my fists as before. He was never too busy to talk about what was 36 me and he was always ready to back up his support with actions.I came out of the 37 with 4 good qualifications, and I knew 38 what I wanted todo-I wanted to teach. My family can't 39 the transformation I've gone through, neither can I. Now I'm enjoying my new life, but I'll never forget how much I 40 to this inspiringteacher who has turned our lives around.21.A. wait for B. care about C. search for D. laugh at22.A. avoided B. started C. attended D. offered23.A. greeted B. shared C. met D. remembered24. A. difficult B. happy C.simple D. good25. A. office B. door C.station D. street26. A. slip B. travel C.jump D. drive27. A. beat B. touchecd C. shook D. kissed28. A. appeared B. turmed C. changed D. worked29. A. escape B.suggest C. enjoy D. delay30. A. ideas B. events C. sports D. lessons31. A. examination B. exercise C. ability D. award32. A. significant B. easy C. safe D. terrible33. A. different B. normal C. rich D. serious34. A. warned B. encouraged C. ordered D. allowed35. A. hand B. spirit C. brain D. strength36. A. surprising B. frightening C. hurting D. bothering37. A. prison B. classroom C. school D. memory38. A. honestly B. luckily C. strangely D. exactly39. A.prove B. expect C. explain D. believe40. A. admit B. promise C. owe D. afford第二部分阅读理解(共25小题:每小题2分，满分50分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B, C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑.AJennifer Jayne Plater, 39 and partner Michael Knight, 40,were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to Lola,who they starved for six weeks.But the couple failed to turn up to court to face thecharges.Judges have now issued an arrest warrant(证明)for the couple, warning that they could face up to four months in prison for the offences.Tony Stock, accusing at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court, said the alarm had been raised after neighbours called in the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals) to investigate after being concerned about Lol a′s severe weight loss.He said: "They said that they could see every bone in her body, she was so thin." RSPCA Inspector Vicky McDonald was calld to the house and seized the dog after finding Lola was "very emaciated" with her bones visible through her skin.Speaking at the court, Mr Stock added: "When he lifted Lola into the Society's vehicle he was astonished by how light Lola was and how easy it was to lift her."Vet Angus McKenzie, who examined Lola on behalf of the charity, found the dog to be dehydrated(脱水) and suffering as a result of being starved for "at least six weeks or longer."Lola was taken into the care of the RSPCA weighing 15.5 kg and in six weeks she had increased her weight through normal feeding to 21.4 kg-a 47.6 per cent weight gain.The couple, from Wigan, Greater Manchester, face joint charges of causing unnecessary suffering to the pet by failing to investigate her weight loss and poor condition.They were also accused of failing in a duty of care to ensure they met the dog's s needs for fresh drinking water. Lola has now been re-homed by the RSPCA.41. What do we know about the couple?A. They didn't know how to raise Lola properly.B. They felt guilty and were ashamed to go to court.C. They were angry with the neighbors raising the alarm.D. They would be put in prison though they didn't appear in court.42. It can be inferred from the text that 。
（新高考）2020-2021学年高三第三次模拟考试卷英 语 （三）注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。
写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4.考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 略第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D ）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AMany college students choose to study abroad to get life experience and, more importantly, competitive competence for their future career and life. Considering the high tuition rates in universities in the UK and US, many students nowadays are choosing less common destinations to fulfill their overseas study dreams. These countries have their own unique appeal.New ZealandSmall though it may be, New Zealand offers quality higher education opportunities, with about 55percent of its higher education institutes within the top 500 of QS World University Rankings 2019.The highlight of New Zealand’s universities is their ability to provide a high end and student -tailored education for pupils. Though it attracts mainly wealthy students, higher education in New Zealand is also affordable for many common Chinese families. It is where you get a British -based education with the tuition being some of the lowest in the world.ItalyHeart of the Roman Empire and birthplace of the Renaissance, Italy is attractive to Chinese students for its artistic and historic marvels.Similar to Germany, where publicly funded universities offer free undergraduate education, some publicly funded Italian universities offer tuition -free education for international students depending on thelevel of degree desired. Italy is the 4th most popular study abroad destination in Europe. Each year, over 4,000 Chinese students further their studies at publicly funded Italian universities.CanadaThough Chinese students form the largest international student group in Canada, the country only ranks 4th on Chinese students’ most desirable overseas destinations list.However, the situation may begin to change as Canada and China agreed on new visa policy in early March. Under the policy travel visas are issued with lengths of up to 10 years, which benefits Chinese parents whose children are studying in Canada. Another advantage of studying in Canada, according to anofficial in the Canadian Embassy to China, is that students can get a three -year working visa right after graduation.21. What is the best part of New Zealand universities? A. They offer British -based education. B. They are the best universities in the world.C. They provide the highest quality education opportunities.D. They provide education specially designed for students. 22. What do we know about Italian universities?此卷只装订不密封班级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号A. They are modeled after Germany in funding.B. They sponsor all foreign students throughout the college time.C. They offer free undergraduate education in some publicly funded universities.D. They make Italy the 4th most popular study abroad destinations in the world.23. What do the universities in the three countries have in common?A. They relatively don’t need high expenses.B. They offer working visa after graduation.C. They have convenient application process.D. They are famous for historical and artistic reasons.BMy students were taking midterms when my phone erupted with urgent messages. “A student is having a panic attack,” texted a teaching assistant. I ran out of my office, down a flight of stairs and found the student — a pupil in my 350-person organic chemistry class — lying motionless on the ground outside the exam hall. “Did my exam really trigger a panic attack?” I asked myself. “Why am I not prepared to deal with a situation like this?”It was my first time teaching the course. But I knew that the subject was challenging for my students. This was a source of stress for premedical students in particular, who feared that a low grade in organic chemistry would keep them from getting into medical school.The following day, I was scheduled to lecture to the same class. I knew that I had to address what had happened during the midterm. So, I started by saying: “I want to take some time today to talk about something important. How many of you think that this is a weed-out course?” Half of my students raised their hands carefully. “I’m sorry to hear that,” I continued. “I want you all to know that I do not consider any of you to be weeds; you all deserve to be here.”I flashed a slide of flowers in various shapes. I smiled at my students and said: “I think of you as flowers — different flowers with different needs. You may not bloom at the same time, but you will bloom! You may not do well in the midterm exam, but you will learn from your mistakes and do better in the final exam. I believe this. I believe in you.”From that point on, my office hours were packed. Some asked about lecture topics and study strategies; others opened up about personal issues. I was amazed that a simple, frank discussion in lecture could make such a difference.24. What made the pupil have a panic attack?A. Hiding personal issues.B. The stress for high grades.C. Lacking study strategies.D. Failing to handle the situation.25. What does the underlined word “trigger” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean?A. Cure.B. Prevent.C. Frighten.D. Cause.26. Why did the author go to the same class the next day?A. To give the lesson according to the arrangement.B. To apologize and explain to the panicked student.C. To give a speech on what happened in the test.D. To persuade all the students to stay in the class.27. Which paragraph mainly shows the author’s encouragement to students?A. Paragraph 2.B. Paragraph 3.C. Paragraph 4.D. Paragraph 5.CA roadside system that detects if a mobile phone is in use in a passing vehicle is being tested in the UK first. Despite being unable to tell whether the driver is using the phone, it is hoped that it will act as a warning to people who make calls behind the wheel. The technology picks up the phone signal in the vehicle and activates a roadside warning sign of a mobile phone with a red line through it.The system cannot tell the difference between a driver and a passenger on a bus, but to some degree it can warn drivers that they can be detected using their phones. Using a directional antenna(天线), thedetector picks up radio waves produced by a phone handset, and measures the signal strength and length of them. When a signal is detected of duration(持续时间) long enough and signal strength strong enough to set off the system, the detector activates the warning sign. The detector is able to distinguish Bluetooth connections or hands-free devices which, when picked up, will prevent the activation.While this new system is no replacement for a police officer catching someone in the act, it could be enough to make some drivers think twice and that has to be a positive step forward. However, just as technology has enabled the problem of drivers using mobile phones illegally, it can also be a big part of the solution in getting people to stop. Statistics from the devices will be shared with Norfolk Police, the county council said. The council said that enabling the system to record specific number plates could be a “future development”.Using a mobile phone at the wheel is one of the four road crimes which can have horrible consequences if it causes a deadly or serious car crash. Law enforcement(执行) technology has been falling behind for a decade and not made any easier by motor producers that encourage users to plug in their phones even before driving.28. Why is the roadside system used according to Paragraph 1?A. To send out cellphone signals to drivers.B. To detect drivers’ illegal use of cellphone.C. To monitor people’s use of phones while driving.D. To warm people against using pones while driving.29. How does the detector of the roadside system work?A. It measures the length of the phone.B. It warns drivers with a phone in hand.C. It picks up radio waves from handsets.D. It activates the vehicle’s Bluetooth system.30. What does the text suggest drivers do with the road warning sign?A. Swift to Bluetooth while driving.B. Have a close watch of road signs.C. Avoid being picked up by detectors.D. Stop using a hands-free mobile phone.31. What will the county council probably do in the future?A. Share the devices with the police.B. Make the system more advanced.C. Replace the police with the new system.D. Take steps to settle road safety problems.DMy first week in the United States was a cultural shock. Everything felt new to me, including the style of conversation, the community I lived in and even the type of food people ate.In our community back home, people eat mutton and chicken. Pork and beef are also common among other communities, but eating beef is taken as an illegal act. Unlike Nepal, eating beef is common in the West where most of the people follow religions other than Hinduism.Food is just an example. When people move from one part of the world to another, they should adapt(适应) themselves to the new culture. For example, going to the bars or getting drunk is not acceptable in my community, but it is common in the US after a certain age.I was raised in a traditional Hindu family in Nepal. We have a conservative(保守的) opinion towards marriage. Arranged marriages(包办婚姻) are common in which families decide whether the two should get married. Free love marriages are not allowed and are seldom seen. Same-sex marriage is also considered impossible.To me, culture is a matter of habit. The culture is so deep-rooted in people’s minds that most people are against changes. It is always easy for them to do what they have been doing throughout their life. It maybe difficult for anyone to adapt to a new culture.However, with travel being an unavoidable thing for modern people, one always comes across different cultures. In such cases, one should be respectful and adaptive to the culture other people follow. The world is always a better place to live in when we have spaces for people of all cultures.32. What does the Nepal law forbid people to eat?A. Pork.B. Beef.C. Chicken.D. Mutton.33. What can we learn from the passage?A. Most westerners believe in Hinduism.B. Getting drunk in Nepal is acceptable.C. Anyone can enter the bars in the US.D. The writer came across a cultural shock.34. Which may be seen most in Nepal?A. Open marriages.B. Free love marriages.C. Same-sex marriage.D. Arranged marriages.35. What is the writer’s attitude to different cultures?A. Negative.B. Respectful.C. Conservative.D. Indifferent.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021届贵州省普通高中高三下学期3月适应性考试英语试卷★祝考试顺利★(含答案)第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AStart Something You Won't Want To StopIf you are hunting for a chance to getclose to nice books, you know, Reader‘sDigest USA will never let you down. We havegot recommendations for the second month of2021.The CureDany returns to France in an effort to heal her heartbreak and discovers an excellent hotel where love starts, consumes, and alters Dany to the depths of her soul.Finding Your （Lost） JoyIf you suffer sadness, grief,anxiety, or depression, this can serveas a guidebook to lift up your state of mind; you can add your joyful things and make it yoursSteerage And AmourThis book narrates the history ofseveral generations of the Italian Divitafamily as related to the unrest of societyand political climate, especially in Italyand America during the early 1900s.Presidential SpiritA woman afraid to love again meets a spirited airman named David, who shows her that nothing can stop true love, not even death. It tells the true story of the airman who soared above his tough circumstances and the woman who was the wind beneath his wings.Link to our advertisement web-page on www. unitedthroughreading. org for more.1. Who is the character in Sandra Freeman's book?A. Dany.B. Laurel.C. David.D. Edward.2. Which of the following is the cheapest in paperback?A. The Cure.B. Presidential Spirit.C. Finding Your (Lost) Joy.D. Steerage And Amour.3. What kind of book is Presidential Spirit!A. A history textbook.B. A real-life based novel.C. A travel brochure.D. A science fiction.BWhen Ma Hu was chosen for a baseball training camp in Beijing, the 12-year-old didn't have the slightest idea how baseball was played or even what a baseball field looked like.The son of a migrant worker in Ningxia, northwest China didn't have enough warmthof family. In the past, he was a headache for the teachers at school, acting up in the class and fighting with classmates during break time.“I was lost at the street crossing and got picked up by the camp people" is ho w Ma describes how he came to join the training camp run by the Power Baseball Angel project. It was launched by Sun Lingfeng, former captain of the men's national baseball team, in 2015 to provide professional training to children from poor households and remote areas.When Ma joined the camp, it had only 16 boys. They were （old those who could get into the national top three would qualify for college admission. Other good players could join professional baseball teams. Still others could work at the base, leaching the newcomers.Ma, now 15, has become a professional baseball player with a bright future. His story, including his early days when he fought with his teammates and ignored the coaches'instructions, is part of an award-winning documentary Tough Out on the young baseball players at the camp, which was released in December 2020.The documentary focuses on the team of underprivileged and abandoned children who struggled to learn a new sport and build a new life for themselves while fighting low self-esteem （自尊）and pursuing their dreams. It is dedicated to people who work hard silently, seize every opportunity and refuse to admit defeat.4. Why did Sun Lingfeng start the Power Baseball Angel project?A. To promote baseball in big cities of China.B. To train children who are fond of baseball.C. To select players for the national baseball team.D. To offer poor kids professional baseball training.5. Which word can best describe Ma Hu?A. Promising.B. Independent.C. Caring.D. Honest.6. What does the underlined word "underprivileged" in paragraph 6 probably mean?A. Naughty.B. Disadvantaged.C. Outgoing.D. Ambitious.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. A Moving Story of a Baseball Camp FounderB. An Award-winning Documentary on BaseballC. Potential Boys Fighting Hard for College DreamsD. Poor Youngsters Staying Ahead through BaseballCElectric vehicles are close to the “turning point" of rapid mass adoption thanks to the decreasing cost of batteries, experts say.Global sales of electric vehicles rose 43% in 2020, but even faster growth is expected when continuing falls in battery prices result in the price of electric cars under the same petrol and diesel （柴油）models, which may happen between 2023 and 2025. According to a study by Prof Tim Lonton, at the University of Exeter, the turning point has already been passed in Norway, where tax breaks （税收减免）mean electric cars arc cheaper and the market share of battery-powered cars increased to 54% in 2020 in Norway, compared with less than 5% in most European nations.The falls in battery prices in the last decade have been dramatic and faster than predicted thanks to a massive production and cuts in costs, such as reducing the amount of expensive cobalt （钻）required. BloombergNEF's analysis predicts lithium-ion （锂离子）battery costs will fall so sharply that electric cars can match the price of petrol and diesel cars by 2023. McKin-sey's Global Energy Perspective 2021,published on 15 January, forecasts that "electric vehicles are likely to become the most economic choice in the next five years worldwide".Electric cars, vital in efforts to fight climate crisis, are quieter and start to go faster, so people do not want to return to a petrol or diesel vehicle once theyhave one. A survey of 2,000 electric car owners found 91 % said they did not want to go back.“The survey shows the strong and lasting impact of switching to a clean car. The evidence in favour of electric vehicles grows more convincing even in a year as destructive as 2020," said Melanie Shufflebotham, at Zap-Map, which maps charging points.8. What leads to the growing sales of electric vehicles?A. The rise in petrol prices.B. The desire for a lower tax.C. The drop in battery costs.D. The need for a cleaner life.9. What can we infer from paragraph 2?A. Policies in Norway support electric vehicles.B. Economy in Norway outgrows other nations.C. The market share of electric vehicles will decline.D. The tax breaks in Europe will continue to increase.10. How will electric vehicles equal fuel vehicles in price?A. By increasing the demand for cobalt.B By boosting the sales of electric cars.C. By reducing the production of batteries.D. By cutting the costs of lithium-ion batteries.11. What is the attitude of people surveyed towards electric cars?A. Tolerant.B. Positive.C. Unwilling.D. Opposed.DWaking up with ''morning breath" is quite normal, and it usually goes away a Her eating and drinking, or brushing your teeth. Your breath can also smell different afterdrinking coffee or alcohol, or eating spicy food, garlic or onions — sometimes you may think you've got bad breath when actually it's quite okay.However, if you're concerned or embarrassed about halitosis （口臭）---ongoing bad breath, a trip to the doctor or dentist should be in order, because there could be something else going on with your health.Your mouth is the first place to investigate the origin of bad breath. When smell-causing bacteria attack food after eating, they release strong-smelling Sulphur （硫）. People with halitosis may have more of these bacteria present in their mouth. Additionally, not cleaning, or brushing your teeth properly leads to a build-up of harmful substances on the teeth, and can cause some swelling and strong smell in the mouth. Medical conditions that reduce the amount of saliva （唾液）in the mouth can cause problems too. Tha t’s because saliva keeps the mouth just wet, reducing strong smell.Strong-smelling breath can be a symptom of medical conditions such as mouth or throat infections. A pear-smelling breath caused by high blood sugar, which occurs as a result of uncontrolled diabetes （糖尿病）,can also indicate some other serious diseases.If you're worried how your breath smells at close range, nutritionist Katrina Pace comes to the rescue with simple tips. “Keep away from sharp-tasting food, drink and alcohol,” Katrina said. "Drinking water regularly and chewing fresh parsley （欧芹）can also help.”12. When should we see a doctor about a bad breath?A. After eating sharp-tasting food.B. When waking up with morning breath.C. After drinking coffee or alcohol.D. When having continuous smelly breath.13. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A. The causes of bad breath.B. The effects of medicines.C. The importance of saliva.D. The necessity of teeth-brushing.14. What can we learn from paragraph 4?A. Strong-smelling breath may result in diabetes.B. Mouth infections are a symptom of bad breath.C. Pear-smelling breath may be a sign of some diseases.D. Throat infections are caused by strong-smelling breath.15. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A. Business.B. Health.C. Education.D. Entertainment.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
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2021届高三新高考适应性考试专项训练阅读理解(三)————编写者：2021届高三英语备课组ASitting on the edge of the world, Sydney is considered as one of the world's greatest cities. Here are some things you should do and see in Sydney.1. Explore Sydney's hottest neighborhoodMany big-ticket attractions can be found in or around the Circular Quay area, right by the port. Here, you can get on ferries (渡轮) to faraway islands or go exploring on foot with the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens and Museum of Contemporary all nearby.2. Take side tripsPopular among outdoor types, the rough Blue Mountains—about two hours by train west of the city — promises winter skiing, excellent hiking and kangaroo sightings. Walking through the national park, travelers will watch forests, waterfalls, natural caves, small villages and rock formations.The Hunter Valley, just a two-hour drive north of Sydney, is Australia's oldest wine region. Most vineyards (葡萄园) are family-owned, focusing on small production. Wine is more personal here.3. Stay in styleThe classic Langham Hotel is located just west of Circular Quay, offering easy access to the famous port.As you explore its beautiful corridors (走廊), look for contemporary artworks from around the world— The Langham Hotel has the largest art gathering (more than $1 million worth) in Australia.Meanwhile, those seeking a more relaxed experience can go camping on Cockatoo Island-just a quick boat ride from Circular Quay.4. Travel tips·Leaving tips at the bar or for a taxi isn't expected, but it's appreciated.·When riding in a taxi alone, it's customary to sit in the front seat.·Bring sun cream, sunglasses and hat—whatever the season.·On Sundays, families enjoy discounted fares on Sydney's ferries and trains.1．What can you do in the Blue Mountains?A．Explore the artificial caves.B．Watch the lovely kangaroos.C．Taste locally produced wine.D．Admire the unique corridors.2．What makes the Langham Hotel special?A．Its ideal location.B．Its first-class service.C．Its big collection of artworks.D．Its modern architectural style.3．Which of the following is strongly suggested about touring Sydney?A．Ensure sun protection.B．Offer bar tips.C．Sit behind the driver in a taxi.D．Travel by train.BExperts have long predicted that 3D printing will revolutionize (变革) the construction industry. The world's first two-story home printed in a single piece emerged in Antwerp, Belgium.“What makes this house so unique is that we printed it with a fixed 3D concrete printer,” said Emiel Ascione, project manager at Kamp Construction Company, which pioneered the project. “Other houses that were printed around the world only have one floor. In many cases, the components were printed in a factory and were fitted together on-site. We, however, printed the entire building envelope in one piece on-site.”The construction process began in November 2019 and took only 3 weeks, with the delivery of a massive32-foot x 32-foot cement (水泥) 3D printer, known as BOD2. While it needed some human help to set up, once in operation, BOD2 was fully autonomous, requiring just one person to monitor the work from a nearby computer.The two-story, 986-square-foot home, which has a small kitchen, two living rooms and a bathroom, as well as many human-installed eco-friendly features, such as underfloor heating and solar panels, was open from July 2020 to the end of September. It is aimed to encourage the construction industry to adopt emerging 3D printing technologies in its construction techniques.“The 3D printed structure cost about 60 percent less than a typical brick home and was also much stronger,” Ascione said. “It shows the construction industry the accessibility and potential of this technique.”This is not the only 3D printed housing project in the works. In Tabasco, Mexico, the world's first 3D printed neighborhood has been built. The two-bedroom homes, designed to accommodate the homeless, are strong enough to withstand natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes. At this rate, 3D printers may soon become a fixture at construction sites worldwide.4．What is BOD2 used for?A．Producing concrete.B．Printing building outlines.C．Making engineering drawings.D．Putting together house components.5．What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to?A．The construction process.B．The two-story house.C．The cement 3D printer.D．The nearby computer.6．Why was the two-story house open to the public?A．To shelter the homeless. B．To attract more investment.C．To demonstrate its multi-functions. D．To promote 3D printing in the building industry.7．What can be the best title for the text?A．3D Printing: A Solution to Housing ProblemsB．BOD2: New Trend of the Construction IndustryC．Mexico's 3D Printed Neighborhood Is Well ReceivedD．World's First Two story Home Was Wholly-printed in BelgiumCIn the past few decades, parental fears over their children's “fragile” egos (脆弱的自我) have dominated thinking. Rather than using failure to improve, participation and effort have become what is celebrated. Parents now see failure as a terrible disaster with negative consequences as opposed to something their children could recover and grow from.In a recent study, administrators at Harvard observed that despite awesome grades, the kids entering college seem unable to take care of themselves and think for themselves. The study points to the fact that for all their lives their parents have taken care of every need, told them what path to follow and if any difficulty occurs, have made sure to fix it for them. As a result, children have lost the ability to feel competent and to be in charge of their own lives.I was a baseball player. When the opportunity to coach my son's team came up, I was in two minds. I wanted my kids to do activities without their dad hanging around. But an old friend happened to be the head coach and he convinced me to help out. I coached it well, rarely having a hand in training my son. I found out the learning opportunities on and off the field were even better than I had imagined.Last season, our team lost 0-13. In the post-game meeting, my message was, “You have to learn how to lose if you ever want to win.” When saying this to the team, I was met with blank stares. When I said it to the parents, there was some nodding but not everyone was on board. Shouldn't I be praising the kids for their every action? Why didn't I put only the best players at the “important” positions? How come I didn't replace kids who were struggling with players who could do better?Luckily, the parents eventually got my message and I didn't get any push-back at all. They desired to learn more about life lessons that failure could teach their kids. And the team began to win games after early losses.8．What does children's failure mean to parents?A．Children's self-reflection.B．Destructive effects on children.C．A steppingstone to children's success.D．Parental irresponsibility in raising children.9．What prevents children thinking independently based on the study?A．The rapidly-developing society.B．Parents' high expectations of children.C．Children's wrong attitude towards failure.D．Too much parental intervention in children's life.10．How did the author feel when offered the chance to coach his son's team?A．Excited.B．Confident.C．Hesitant.D．Uninterested.11．What do the three questions in paragraph 4 imply?A．Some parents doubted the author's strategies.B．The players felt confused about their failure.C．The author was to blame for the team's defeat.D．The author ignored the head coach's good advice.DWhile orcas are known for their well-designed joint attacks on unsuspecting oceanic animals, they have never posed a threat to humans. However, since July 2020, the normally social animals have been intentionally attacking sailboats off the coasts of Spain. The unusual hostility is puzzling scientists worldwide.The strange behavior first surfaced on July 29, when Victoria Morris, a biology graduate, noticed nine orcas circling the 46 foot boat she was crewing near the shores of the Strait of Gibraltar. She was initially cheerful to see the friendly animals, with which she had numerous encounters while teaching sailing in New Zealand. However, that changed when the orcas started striking the boat repeatedly for almost an hour. “They almost turned the boat over and the deafening noise was terrifying,” she said.The continuous attacks broke the boat's automatic rudder, leaving the boat disabled. Spanish biologist Rocio Espada says, “It is crazy. I've seen these whales grow from babies. I know their life stories. I've never seen or heard of attacks.”Since then, over 30 more similar incidents have been reported. Some researchers believe the orcas' unusual behavior could be a result of the overfishing of tuna—orcas' primary food source—which has left the area's orcas starving and unable to feed their babies. “I saw orcas look at boats carrying fish. The intelligent animals may know humans are somehow related to food shortages,” says Ken Balcomb, an American scientist.However, Alfredo Lopez a Spanish biology professor, thinks the attacks were preventative measures theorcas adopted to protect themselves against boat injuries. The researcher came to this conclusion after looking at the footage of a few incidents filmed on the scene and noticing that two of the young orcas involved had serious injuries. The scientist wasn't sure if the orcas were hurt during or before the recent boat encounters. Lopez said, “Our interpretation is that they don't have the slightest intention of attacking people.” Hopefully, the experts will find a way to restore the harmony between the animals and humans soon.12．What does the underlined word “hostility” in paragraph 1 mean?A．Unfriendliness.B．Defence.C．Cooperation.D．Impatience.13．What do we know about Victoria Morris?A．Her major led her to anticipate orcas' intense attacks.B．She rarely spotted orcas when working as a sailing coach.C．Her joy gave way to fear after the orcas began attacking the boat.D．She was doing research on the shore when she caught sight of nine orcas.14．What did Rocio Espada think of the orcas' behavior of attacking humans?A．Predictable.B．Abnormal.C．Unavoidable.D．Natural.15．Which of the following may Alfredo Lopez agree with?A．Orcas frequently get hurt by boats.B．Orcas enjoy playing tricks on humans.C．Orcas are punishing humans for overfishing.D．Orcas attack boats to safeguard against dangers.ERide-sharing services are thought to help to reduce pollution since fewer people use private vehicles and cause carbon dioxide．However, a new study has found that these services result in much more pollution than other kinds of private and public transportation．Ride-sharing trips also draw passengers away from more environmentally-friendly methods of travel, like public transportation, walking or biking, the study found．Several studies in recent years have suggested that ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft can worsen traffic problems in cities, which continue to have high rates of private vehicle ownership．The new study, carried out by the nonprofit group Union of Concerned Scientists, represents an attempt to center on how ride-sharing services affect pollution．The research examined the effects of ride-sharing services on seven of America's largest cities．Overall, the researchers reported that ride-sharing trips now “result in about 69 percent more climate pollution on average than the trips they replace”．The study notes that the same passengers could have chosen to travel by bus, train, bike, scooter(小型摩托车)or on foot．One of the big reasons they give for this result is that ride-sharing vehicles are often driven with no passengers in the car．This happens when drivers are either waiting for rider requests, are on the way to pick up passengers or are driving between pickups．This situation, known as“deadheading” takes up about 42 percent of the ride-sharing driving activity, the study found．The researchers said that “deadheading” results in about 50 percent more carbon dioxide than one person driving in a private vehicle．The study urges services like Uber and Lyft to increase the number of electric vehicles on the road and to improve connections to public transportation centers．The two companies already operate businesses that offer electric scooters and bikes and have begun to include public transportation information in their systems．In some cities, they have also promoted vehicle electrification．16．According to the text, it is generally thought that car-sharing services _____________．A．lower the price of private cars B．guarantee a healthier lifestyleC．greatly cut down travel expenses D．are environmentally-friendly17．What is the biggest cause of more ride-sharing pollution?A．The so-called “deadheading”．B．The old way vehicles travel．C．The huge number of passengers．D．The unfamiliar ride-sharing trips．18．What can we say about the study?A．It is opposed by ride-sharing services．B．It is actually of practical significance．C．It requires improving in the long term．D．It earns much money for Uber and Lyft．19．From which part of a newspaper is the text most probably taken?A．Travel．B．Technology．C．Economy．D．Environment．FI need help! I have to fix a leaking pipe in my bathroom but I'm not sure where to begin. I know I lack the necessary DIY skills, but luckily there are numerous books and online videos that will hopefully give me the information I need. Publications that help us to help ourselves are nothing new, but the range of them is increasing with advice being given far beyond practical tasks around the house.Bookshops these days are full of titles which claim to boost your self-confidence, your wealth, your love life or your career. Some claim to improve your life within seven days! It's big business and it's thought that theself-help industry is worth $10bn in the US alone.The first self-help book called 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' was published in 1936, and has since sold 30 million copies and is still popular now. It includes guidance on how to make people like you and how to make your life happier. It might seem strange to think that we need a book to tell us how to live our lives but self-help books remain a go to remedy for those of us looking for enlightenment.There are, of course, trends in what we need help with. Emma Marshall, who works at British bookshop Waterstones, says "at the moment we're in the tidying up, getting rid of things trend... I think the trend right now is about slowing down in your life." It seems there is always something we need help with, and reading about it can be very therapeutic - it makes us feel good, even if we don't do anything about it.Of course, the internet has become the place to go to for salvation. We've got used to searching for solutions online, and now these solutions even include how to fix or improve our lives. Interestingly, psychologist Caroline Beaton, says people called 'millennials' are self-critical -they are aware of their own faults—which also means they're more likely to spend time and money on self-help. There's also a theory that the self-help industry does well during a recession – people are perhaps even more likely to reach for self-help to improve their situation.Whatever the reason for the continued interest in self-help, it's good to know help is at hand when we need it. The alternative to finding a happier life is just to come to terms with yourself as you are - I know, I read about it in a book! Do you believe in self-help books?20．Where else can you get self-help advice apart from books?A．from teachers B．from friendsC．from the Internet D．from parents21．What do you know about self-books?A．They may offer you some keys to success.B．They hasn't gained great popularity.C．All of us enjoy them very much.D．They can certainly improve your life within seven days.22．Why do millennials spend more money on self-help books according to Caroline Beaton?A．They are stuck in a recession.B．They realize they are not perfect.C．They are more likely to have access to books.D．They haven't got used to searching for solutions online.23．What can we infer from the passage?A．People don't have interest in self-help books.B．Accepting yourself as you are makes you happier.C．The self-help industry makes little difference during a recession.D．The current trend in self-help books is about rushing around and taking things easier.GWhat makes a person become an Olympic champion? In reality, a combination of biological environmental, and psychological factors as well as training and practice, all go into making a super athlete.Perhaps the most important factor involved in becoming a super athlete is genetics. Most Olympic competitors are equipped with certain unique physical characteristics. Take a super athlete's muscles, for example. In most human skeletal muscles, there are fast-twitch fibers and slow-twitch fibers. Fast-twitch fibers help us move quickly. They allow weightlifters to lift hundreds of kilos from the ground and over their heads in seconds. The legs of a super marathon runner, on the other hand, might contain up to 90 percent slow-twitch muscle fibers, which generate energy efficiently and enable people to control tiredness and keep moving for a longer period of time when they exercise long or hard.Some athletes' abilities are naturally enhanced by their environment. Those raised at high altitudes have blood that is rich in hemoglobin, which enables these athletes to run better, Cultural factors also help Tegla Loroupe, a young woman from northern Kenya, won several marathons. She attributes some of her success to her country's high altitude and her cultural background. As a child, she had to run ten kilometers to school every day.Although genetics, environment, and even culture play a part in becoming a super athlete, training and practice are needed to succeed. Weightlifters and gymnasts perfect their skills by repeating the same motions again and again until they are automatic. Training this way requires an athlete to be not only physically fit but psychologically healthy as well.How do athletes adjust to such intense pressure? Louganis explains how he learned to control his anxiety during a competition: "Most divers think too much…," he says. "They're too much in their heads. What worked for me was humor. I remember thinking about what my mother would say if she saw me do a bad dive. She'd probably just compliment me on the beautiful splash."24．Having a lot of slow-twitch muscle fibers is particularly important for .A．Weightlifters.B．Divers.C．Cyclists.D．Table tennis players.25．What does the underlined word “attribute” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Devotes.B．Compares.C．Exposes.D．Owes.26．How does Louganis deal with his anxiety according to the passage?A．By thinking too much.B．By training hard.C．By laughing at the amusing things D．By speaking out.27．Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A．Healthy Olympic Champions.B．Olympic Champions in the Making.C．Factors in Becoming Physically and Psychologically Healthy.D．Difference between an Athlete and an Average Person.HIn the 1966 science-fiction film The Fantastic Voyage, a team of scientists and doctors are shrunk to microscopic size injected into the body of an injured man to save his life. The tiny crew travels through the body's dangerous environment to locate and repair the damaged part of the man's body. Eventually, the group manages to complete their task and the man awakens, fully cured.Such an idea sounds extraordinary to many, But what if it were possible to cure a disease like a cancer, using tiny particles injected into a person to find the cancer and destroy it without harming anything else in the body? Although it may seem like science fiction, tools like this are now being developed and may become common in the near future—thanks to research currently being done in the field of nanotechnology.Nanotechnology（纳米技术）is really small. The prefix "nano" refers to a nanometer, which is one-billionth of a meter. A comma on a page of a book or magazine may be more than half a million nanometer. Using this technology, it will be possible to detect cancer at a stage when there are perhaps only a thousand bad cells. Compare this to what happens today: doctors can diagnose cancer only after the dangerous cells have multiplied into millions and developed a tumor. One of the advantages of detecting and treating cancer is that the cells is less likely to be resistant to drug treatment. Right now, most cancer treatments kill not only the dangerous cells but the healthy ones as well. Nanoparticles will allow doctors to attack cancerous tumors without disturbing healthy cells. Thus, it can deliver cancer-killing drugs to the cancer cells and allow doctors to deliver cancer treatment earlier, faster, and more thoroughly.Unfortunately, there are serious concerns that these same materials could have negative environment and health effects. In recent studies, fish exposed to water containing large amounts of nanoparticles suffered brain damage. And people are at risk as well. But many scientists don't think research into its many uses should be stopped.Meanwhile, research into the uses of nanotechnology in health and other fields continues. "What's amazing is how quickly this is evolving", says chemist Vicki Colin. "even ten years ago, a lot of these applications would have seemed pretty unrealistic. "Perhaps, the old movie, The Fantastic Voyage, isn't so hard to believe after all.28．What is the reading mainly about?A．A film called The Fantastic Voyage.B．How to detect different cancers.C．The dangers and side effects of nanotechnology.D．The application and development of nanotechnology.29．What will happen if human beings are exposed to large amounts of nanoparticles?A．It will not have any influences.B．It may prevent many side effects.C．They will be in danger.D．Varieties of cancers will be cured.30．What's the author's attitude towards nanotechnology?A．Skeptical.B．Objective.C．Critical D．Indifferent.31．Which of the following statements will Vicki Colin support?A．Nanotechnology has progressed a lot in the last decade.B．Ten years ago, nanotechnology were very realistic.C．Some of these applications are ten years old.D．In ten years, there have been few realistic applications for nanotechnology.IDon’t you wish those long summer days could last forever? An island in northern Norway is campaigning to do just that.Sommarøy — meaning “Summer Island” — wants to swap its watches for flower garlands and declare itself the world’s first time-free zone.On this island in West Tromsø, north of the Arctic Circle, the sun doesn’t set from May 18 right through to July 26, a full 69 days.The locals, having endured the long polar night from November to January, when the sun doesn’t rise at all, make the most of these precious months, with no regard to conventional timekeeping.“There’s constantly daylight, and we act accordingly,” says islander Kjell Ove Hveding in a statement. “In the middle of the night, which city folk might call ‘2 a.m.’, you can spot children playing soccer, people painting their houses or mowing their lawns, and teens going for a swim.”Now they want to make it official. Islanders gathered at a town hall meeting to sign a petition for a time-free zone and on June 13, Hveding met with a Norwegian member of parliament to hand over the locals' signatures and to discuss the practical and legal challenges of the initiative.“To many of us, getting this in writing would simply mean formalizing something we have been practicing for generations,” he says.Islanders hope to be free of traditional opening hours and to introduce flexibility in school and working hours. Fishing and tourism are the main industries on this island with a population of little more than 300 people.Hveding says local fishermen and women often spend days on the ocean pursuing their catch, with little regard to timetable.It’s clear they mean business. When visitors cross the bridge to the island from the mainland, they aren't greeted with padlocks (symbolizing love locks) like on similar bridges worldwide. The bridge is covered with watches, as people prepare for entry to the land time forgot.Will the islanders succeed in their efforts? It’s already paying off in a publicity boost, which could well be the primary aim of the campaign.32．What is special about Sommarøy?A．It’s summer all year around.B．No clocks can be found there.C．It’s within Arctic Circle.D．It’s too cold to be inhabited by human being.33．Why do the islanders want to be free of conventional timekeeping?A．They are afraid of night.B．They want to have more flexible schedules.C．They want to catch more fish.D．They need more time.34．What does the underlined word “petition” in paragraph 6 mean?A．A formal request.B．A cheque.C．A contract.D．An official document.35．Why is the bridge to the island covered with watches?A．To symbolize love.B．To protest against the government.C．To remind tourists of entering a time-free zone.D．To keep tradition.JThe twilight zone (朦胧地带) contains the largest and least explored fish stocks (储备) of the world’s oceans. Ranging from just below 200 metres to 1,000 metres deep, it is an interface between the well-studied sea life in the sunlit zone above and the ecosystems of the darkest territory below. It has a major role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it for centuries or longer. The twilight zone is also known to the largest migration on Earth. Huge numbers of fishes and zooplankton (浮游动物) move hundreds of metres towards the surface each night to feed, before withdrawing back down at dawn.Yet the zone is poorly understood — physically, biogeochemically and ecologically. Even the number of organisms that live there remains a mystery, let alone their diversity and function.It is alarming, then, that this vast ocean domain is at risk in three ways-even before any of the potential consequences are understood. First, the world’s growing population has an increasing need for food. Second,sea-floor mining for minerals and metals could release waste into the region. And third, climate change is varying temperature, acidification and oxygen levels in ways that are likely to affect life there.The twilight zone is hard Io study. Its organisms are difficult to sample and analyse, being thinly distributed, almost invisible and often fragile. They also live at pressures of up to 100 atmospheres, which poses problems for laboratory-based investigations.Critics might argue that walers near coasts and above shelves are more deserving of study, given the huge environmental pressures there, as well as their importance to societies. And, of course, they need attention. Sadly, however, it is too late to avoid widespread environmental damage to these inshore regions. Instead, research。
