高三英语模拟试卷二

2024届浙江省杭州市高三下学期高考英语模拟试题（二模）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纸上。

第1节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)第2节听下面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。

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.When did the man visit the National Park?st September.st December.C.This July.2.What does the woman think of Olivia?A.She is quiet.B.She is sociable.C.She is talkative.3.What will the man do this Tuesday?A.Attend an interview.B.Meet his doctor.C.Deliver a speech.4.What is the man's chief consideration in choosing the cottage?A.Its location.B.Its comfort.C.Its facilities.5.Where did the conversation probably take place?A.At the airport,B.In the office.C.At the hotel.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

2024届广东省广州市高三下学期英语仿真模拟试卷（二模）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.第二部分阅读理解（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，选出最佳答案。

ATrain the important skills modern editors use to evaluate and enhance writing for clarity, precision and accuracy.In this course, students will learn how an editor approaches a submitted piece, going beyond sentence-level error and looking at the big picture around accuracy, style and organization. Understanding the different challenges in an editor's job, students will get a behind-the-scenes look at this sometimes busy and often exciting career. Meanwhile, students will grow their own technical editing skills and return home a more competent editor.Using Gen Z Era as their case study, students will meet and study under the people who decide what topics are relevant and valuable to the audience and who determine the overall editorial strategy, ensuring that the content meets the standards and tone of the publication.Course Highlights● Visit the media city and attend lectures by award-winning guest speakers.● Assess articles as well as question and coach the authors to get the best piece possible.● Connect with professionals who manage the development and publication of accurate and worthy content.● Edit one piece into a well-written and fact-checked article in the style of Gen Z Era.Price● Residential Program (Students live on campus):$6,600● Day Program(Students commute to class every day): $5,500(Graduating seniors can have a $400 discount if applying before May 2,2024.)Term Date: July 9-July 21,2024Application Deadline: Friday, May 31,2024sion:21. Which is the probable name of the course?A. Career Development in Media.B. Editorial Decision-making.C. Fundamentals of Editing.D. Introduction to Publication.22. What will students do in the course?A. Interview award-winning guests.B. Help authors improve their articles.C. Connect with professional publishers.D. Edit one article for Gen Z Era.23. A graduating senior applying for a Day Program on April 30, 2024 should pay _______.A.$5,100B.$5,500C.$6,200D. $6,600BCourage is a huge theme in my life, a quality I constantly seek, appreciate, and analyze. The root of“courage”is “cor,” the Latin word for heart. Originally, courage meant“to speak one’s mind by telling all one's heart.”While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays, I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel.I recently witnessed an example of true courage. During a mountain-climbing trip with my15-year-old daughter and some college students, I noticed her struggling to keep up with the group. Despite my suggestions to rest, she persisted until she couldn't breathe properly.Panicked, I called out to the front for help, but there was no response, and we had no cellphone signal. Fortunately, two students just came back to check out on us. They offered assistance and calmed us down. As we continued at a slower pace, they shared their own experiences, from starting out as beginners like my daughter to becoming consistently among the first to reach the peak.“You know,” one of them said, looking at my daughter,“I was just like you when I started. Butwith practice and proper pace, you'll get there too.”“Yeah, don't let your lack of experience stop you,” the other added. “It's okay to admit when you're struggling or not feeling alright. In fact, it's important to speak up and ask for help when you need it. That's how we improve and grow.”Reaching the mountain top was a huge relief for both my daughter and me. However, the two students addressed the celebrating group directly, emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle.I was totally amazed at their bravery, and my daughter learned that it's okay to be the least experienced in a group. Courage, I've come to realize, has a ripple effect. Each time we choose courage, we inspire those around us to be a little brave r and make the world a little better.24. Why does the author mention the original meaning of courage?A. To argue for the true essence of courage.B. To question the common belief of courage.C. To show the changing meaning of courage.D. To compare different interpretations of courage.25. What did the two students suggest the daughter do?A. Challenge her own limits.B. Seek help whenever possible.C. Keep to a suitable pace.D. Stick with experienced climbers.26. Which action in the mountain-climbing story is an example of true courage?A. The mother asked the girl to rest.B. The girl tried hard not to fall behind.C. The group celebrated the reach of the top.D. The two students pointed out the group's fault.27. What does the author intend to tell us?A. Kindness connects us all.B. Being a beginner takes courage.C. With courage, everyone can be perfect.D. We don't have to be a hero to be brave.C“It's not unusual for guests to feel emotional when they discover the story behind our food,” says Patrick Navis. “Not to mention when they taste it. One even cried with happiness.” The setting forthese tearful scenes? Navis's restaurant in a Dutch city. Here, the owner and his team create experimental food using herbs, roots, flowers and nuts—some common, others less so.Most of these ingredients(食材) come from the Ketelbroek Food Forest nearby. To the untrained eye, it's like an ordinary wood. But there's one key difference: everything in it is edible. It was set up in 2009 by Dutch botanist and environmentalist Noah Eck as an experiment in slow farming, to see what would happen if the right combination of food plants were left to grow together like a natural forest, without chemicals.“It's the first ‘food forest’ of its kind in Europe and we’re one of the few restaurants around the world cooperating in this way,”says Navis.“We have over 400 different species of edible plants we plan our menus around, including some we previously knew little about." He harvests the ingredients and, with his fellow chefs, works them into beautifully presented tasting menus, served in a dining room hidden in the backstreets of the city,“To us, fine dining is not about the fame of a restaurant, its location, expensive decoration, fancy cooking and wine list,”says Navis.“It's about adding value through creativity and using ingredients nobody knows of, which are grown with great attention.”However, he adds, luxury cooking can be about enhancing everyday ingredients, too.“When looking at cooking in this way, who can argue that caviar(鱼子酱), for example, is more valuable than a carrot grown with specialist knowledge?”Experimentation is extremely important to Navis. In the next five years, he hopes to open an outdoor restaurant. But for now, the most important thing is to continue focusing on how plants are being grown and the perennial system used in the Food Forest, reducing the need for replanting each season.28. What can we learn about Navis's restaurant?A. It is well received by its guests.B. It serves food with moving stories.C. It offers experimental food for free.D. It is known for its rare food sources.29. How is Ketelbrock Food Forest different from ordinary woods?A. It is a natural forest.B. Diverse plants coexist in it.C. Plants there take longer to grow.D. It provides safe food ingredients.30. What is the key element of fine dining according to Navis?A. Convenient locations.B. Expensive ingredients.C. Innovative menus.D. Fancy cooking techniques.31. What does “the perennial system” in the last paragraph probably refer to?A. The sustainable farming practice.B. Farming with proper use of chemicals.C. Natural farming without human intervention.D. An experimental farm for an outdoor restaurant.DMy father started learning French at 57, drawn by the potential benefits of bilingualism in delaying dementia (失智症). Now,20 years later, he's on his third teacher. Many people like my father have attempted to pick up a new language. But can this really boost brain health?According to experts, regularly using a new language brings cognitive(认知的) benefits. If you're trying to recall the right words in another language, your brain is forced to inhibit your mother tongue. This process, called cognitive inhibition, helps improve your brain function. Repeating this process makes your brain more resistant to diseases like dementia. The more you challenge your brain, the better it functions, even if your brain health starts to decline.However, evidence for the benefits of learning a second language in your 60s is weaker. Research by Dr. Leo Antoniou found that older Italians who took English lessons for four months didn't see any difference in their cognition scores, but people who didn't saw their scores decline. Prof. Diana Smith's 2023 studies found similar results.Researchers offered a few potential explanations for their disappointing results. One is that the participants were highly motivated volunteers, probably of high cognitive level for their age, making it hard to see any improvements. “When choosing participants, we have to be careful, are they really representative of the population?” said Dr. Judith Ware. Another is that the language interventions were perhaps too short. These studies have used language lessons that “were very different in their length and frequency,” said Prof. Laura Grossman.To Dr. Antoniou, the limited findings are not entirely surprising. No one would say that learning a new language for six months would be the same as having used two languages for your entire life. But he does think that language lessons can provide cognitive benefits by being cognitively stimulating.Perhaps more important, Prof. Grossman said, learning another language offers other potential advantages, like traveling or connecting with new communities. My father, for example, has remained pen friends with his first teacher and traveled to France numerous times.And at 76, he's as sharp as ever.32. What happens in the process of “cognitive inhibition” ?A. Memory improves.B. Native language is held back.C. Dementia is cured.D. Brain health worsens.33. Which is a possible explanation for the disappointing research results?A. The intervention of the first language.B. The great length of the language course.C. The poor choice of research participants.D. The age difference of the research subjects.34. Whose opinion does the author support by mentioning his father's experience?A. Leo Antoniou's.B. Diana Smith's.C. Judith Ware's.D. Laura Grossman's.35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. Is it never too late to learn a new language?B. Can learning a new language delay dementia?C. Why does my father start learning a new language?D. How does learning a new language benefit aging brain?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。

2024学年浙江省宁波市十校高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷请考生注意：1．请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用0．5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。

写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。

2．答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的《注意事项》，按规定答题。

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．When caught _____ in the exam, he begged for the teacher’s pardon and tried ______ punishment.A．cheating; escaping B．to be cheating; to escapeC．cheating; to escape D．to be cheating; escaping2．I’m sure that your letter will get _____attention. They know you’re waiting for the reply.A．continued B．immediate C．careful D．general3．Just as the famous man _____it, “Anything one man can imagine, other men can make____real.”A．says, it B．put, / C．says, / D．put, them4．My sister met him in the street yesterday afternoon, so he ______ your lecture.A．shouldn’t have attended B．couldn’t h ave attendedC．mustn’t have attended D．needn’t have attended5．As often happens after long sleeplessness, he was ________ by an unreasoning panic.A．seized B．fascinatedC．impressed D．embarrassed6．— ________ your purchases in time, make sure the express company knows your address exactly.A．To receive B．ReceivedC．Receiving D．Having received7．Li Hua ____ his money for dollars before he went on a holiday in America.A．exchanges B．has exchangedC．will exchange D．had exchanged8．Their products enjoy 30 percent ________ of the market in this country because both the quality and their service are fine.A．features B．shares C．interests D．sales9．Hot the night air was,we slept deeply because we were so tired after the long journey.A．although B．while C．as D．however10．I certainly expect to be elected best student of the year. It’s really ________!A．a good Samaritan B．a wet blanketC．a feather in my cap D．a piece of cake11．______to work overtime that evening,I missed a wonderful film.A．Having been asked B．To askC．Having asked D．To be asked12．The accident which left 15 people on board dead ________ if both the angry female passenger and the bus driver had kept calm.A．should have avoided B．should be avoidedC．could have avoided D．could have been avoided13．The village evolved into a major e-commerce center, and _____ the past, the villagers owed their success to the reform and opening-up policy.A．reviewed B．reviewingC．to review D．being reviewed14．This morning I picked up wallet in surprise on my way to school.A．A;a B．the;a C．a;\ D．\;the15．----- Hi, Mark. How was the musical evening?----- Excellent! Ales and Andy performed _________ and they won the firs prize.A．skillfully B．commonly C．willingly D．nervously16．—Betty was feeling pretty blue for a while, but she’s better now.—_______.A．Oh, that’s kind of you B．CongratulationsC．Oh, I’m glad to hear tha t D．It’s my pleasure17．We climbed up to the top of a hill,___________ we got a good view of the whole forest park.A．which B．whereC．when D．that18．—Do you know what EU stands for, Tommy?—Sure．It stands for the European Union,______ European political and economic organization that encourages trade and friendship between ______ countries that are members．A．an; the B．a; the C．the; / D．an; /19．—What does the sign over there read?—"No person_______ smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in this area．"A．shall B．may C．must D．Will20．After the flooding, people were suffering in that area, ________ urgently needed clean water, medicine and shelter to survive.A．which B．whoC．where D．what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。

济宁市2023年高考模拟考试(二)英语试题2023. 04 注意事项：1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。

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（共两节, 满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分）阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AWith two documentaries-All That Breathes and The Elephant Whisperers-making it to the Oscars, there＇s renewed interest in India＇s diverse wildlife. However, most popular wildlife parks are usually expensive. Here are four less-known reserves that are not so costly but equally worth exploring.Coringa Wildlife ReserveCoringa is the second largest mangrove forest in the country. It is a birder＇s paradise and also home to otters, jackals, fishing cats and estuarine crocodiles. Endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles nest here during January-March every year.COST OF RIDE: 400-2, 500 per person by boatBEST TIME TO VISIT: November to FebruaryNational Chambal ReserveThe 5, 400 sq km reserve is the only one in India with three keystone species-Ganges river dolphin, ghariyal and red-crowned roof turtle-along with eight rare turtle species and about 300 species of migratory and resident birds.COST OF RIDE: 1, 800 per person by boatBEST TIME TO VISIT: November to MarchGulf of Mannar Marine National ParkThe park has 21 small islands and three distinct coastal ecosystems-coral reef, seagrass bed and mangroves-with over 4, 200 species of plants and animals. It is the last reserve of the unique “living fossil”Balanoglossus that links vertebrates （脊椎动物）and invertebrates.COST OF RIDE: 200-400 per person in a glass-bottomed boatBEST TIME TO VISIT: October to MarchManas National ParkThis reserve is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. It is home to the threatened Indian Rhinoceros and other rare species like the Red Panda, Golden Langur and Pygmy Hog, and is also a Project Tiger Reserve and an elephant reserve with around 55 species of mammals, 450 species of birds and 50 species of reptiles.COST OF RIDE: 1, 150 per head on elephant, 4, 400 for a jeep with fourpeople, 8, 200 per person to 10, 600 for six people in a boatBEST TIME TO VISIT: October to May1. What is probably the major concern of visitors choosing these less-known reserves?A. Season.B. Security.C. Price.D. Transportation.2. Which attracts tourists who hope to see different turtle species most?A. Coringa Wildlife Reserve.B. National Chambal Reserve.C. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park.D. Manas National Park.3. How much does it cost for 4 people to explore Manas National Park on elephant?A. 4, 400.B. 4, 600.C. 8, 200.D. 10, 600.BWhen 76-year-old Antoinette-Marie Williams played 17-year-old Emmett Daniels in chess for the first time, she gave Daniels a run for his money. Paired through DOROT, a New York organization which was launched in 1976, they are a. perfect match. “I was a good opponent for him. I don't think he expected it. ”Williams told the CVS Health blog Fortune Well. Their weekly games have led Daniels and Williams to a cross-generational relationship that they both enjoy. Williams and Daniels＇relationship disproves the idea that people of different generations have little in common.Since its founding, DOROT has achieved a reputation of excellence and innovation in the fields of aging services. Volunteers of young ages offer critical resources to older adults, in services specific to the person's needs and interests, with the ultimate goal of lessening loneliness of the old.Loneliness has been recognized as a significant social issue for many years, but the classification of loneliness as an epidemic （流行病）has emerged only in recent years. In 2018, the UK government appointed a Minister for Loneliness, highlighting the increasing concern around the issue. This followed the publication of the 2017 report by the Jo Cox Loneliness Commission, which found that loneliness was a growing social epidemic and called for a national strategy to address the issue.Fortunately, there are ways to battle loneliness, including the intervention in the lives of isolated seniors by organizations like DOROT. It advocates building a support network by reaching out to family and friends, joining a community or social group, or volunteering to connect with like-minded people. The connection between Williams and Daniels shows that these inter-generational relationships play an important role in reducing loneliness and adding joy to the lives of all the participants, young and old.Another way to battle loneliness is to use technology to stay connected with loved ones which fosters meaning and purpose through online activities and conversations. Practicing self-care is also encouraged, as is being patient because strong relationships take time and effort to create.4. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. She had a running race with Daniels.B. Daniels felt disappointed.C. Daniels had a tough win.D. She gave Daniels money as a gift of greeting.5. What is the purpose of DOROT?A. To make technological innovation.B. To enhance the living standards of the elderly.C. To offer job opportunities for people of all ages.D. To provide seniors with inter-generational connection.6. What does the author try to stress in paragraph 3?A. The solution to loneliness.B. The root cause of loneliness.C. The classification of loneliness.D. The growing attention to loneliness.7. In which section of a newspaper does this passage probably come from?A. Society Watch.B. News Express.C. Page Turner.D. Science Study.CSeveral years ago, I was at a pre-season football practice at a high school where I was working with the team on. a concussion（脑震荡）research project. The players were lined up in two rows facing each other and with little more instruction from the coach than, “on the whistle, hit the man across from you”, great concern rushed through my mind.Professional sports get the lion's share of attention, but over three million children and teenagers in the United States play the same game. This directly places concussions as a significant public health concern for all.However, for decades, concussion has been considered a temporary injury with no long-term consequences. Many athletes will do just about anything to stay on the field and “play through the pain”as a sign of toughness. In 2005, with the release of the brain tissue pathology （病理学）report of Mike Webstera, a retired National Football League player, our thinking on concussion began to shift. Since then, public attention has focused on this link between brain injury and blows to the head. As our understanding of concussion progressed to understanding its significance as an injury, so too did the development of player equipment.In the early 1900s football was played without helmets （头盔）, but severe injuries, like skull fractures, led to the occasional use of leather helmets in the 1920s. The first face mask entered the game in the 1950s. Modern helmets use advanced shel1 materials, have moveable panels to absorb forces, and multi-layered padding that responds todifferent impacts. Companies will continue to improve helmets as new materials become available, guided by the newest science.Sports are an important part of a society's culture and they give millions of children much-needed exercise. Yet, participation in any sport carries injury risk, and concussion will always be part of that. As those children become adults and make sport their hobby or 'even career, ensuring them play safely at all levels is essential.8. What made the author feel concerned?A. The coach's inexperience.B. The physical conflicts among the players.C. Unawareness of the potential injuries.D. Unpredictable outcome of the project.9. What did athletes use to do when meeting with sports-related concussion?A. They tended to ignore it.B. They felt scared about it.C. They quit playing immediately.D. They refused medical assistance.10. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about concerning the helmet?A. Its gradual improvement.B. Its widespread influence.C. The discovery of its new materials.D. The difficulty of its mass production.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Exercise is vital for children.B. Sports safety can't be overemphasized.C. No participation in sports is without injuries.D. Concussion is the most common injury in sports.DPeople generally feel secure with certainty. To be certain is to have power and control. Certainty is often used as a metric（衡量标准）of value, shaping how people view themselves and others. For example, people tend to respect those who present themselves as certain while viewing those who express uncertainty as wishy-washy, anduntrustworthy. Young people growing up in a culture that identifies strongly with certainty are told that to be certain is to be secure, right, and good. It is the idea, more than uncertainty itself, that causes great anxiety.But the reality is that certainty is transient; it is more a feeling than a fact. Too often people act as if certainties are drawn in permanent marker: Thick, clear, definitive, and rigid. But they are not. They are actually drawn with pencil-ready for revision, editing, and change.Springtide's recent report, The State of Religion and Young People: Navigating Uncertainty, allows us to hear how young people are questioning certainty and increasingly rejecting the rules that isolate them from themselves and one another. Milly, a 25-year-old quoted in the report, described her experience in a group discussion where uncertainty was welcomed rather than criticized:“Like, struggling to know what or what not to believe. . . . That's something we talked about in the group. It actually makes me feel a little bit better. It's like, oh, like we can have doubts. We can struggle with these feelings and they're still, we're still accepted, you know? So that was actually kind of refreshing" （Springtide, 2021, p. 46）.Young people are not rejecting certainty, but they are not accepting prepackaged answers or one-dimensional solutions. They are reexamining pre-drawn labels, beliefs, and identities and daring to ask “Why?”Their courage to question is an invitation to all of us to reconsider and rediscover uncertainty. We can listen to and learn from young people, embracing（拥抱）this opportunity as a moment of critical self-reflection and growth. If we will accept uncertainties, we might discover the ways that multiple beliefs, practices, values, identities, and communities can coexist and develop together.12. What is the purpose of paragraph 1?A. To explain a concept.B. To advocate a culture.C. To introduce a different opinion.D. To confirm an assumption.13. What does the underlined word "transient”probably mean in paragraph 2?A. Changeable.B. Predictable.C. Popular.D. O bjective.14. What was Milly's attitude towards the group discussion?A. Intolerant.B. Doubtful.C. Unconcerned.D. Positive.15. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A. Unmask the Culture of CertaintyB. Embrace the Gift of UncertaintyC. Certainty: Should It Be Rejected by the Young?D. Uncertainty: Should It Be Blamed for Anxiety?第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分）阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2023年高考英语第二次模拟考试卷（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150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。

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．Why did the woman oversleep?A．She was sick.B．She was too tired.C．Her clock didn’t go off. 2．What time does the meeting begin?A．At 6:20.B．At 6:00.C．At 6:10.3．What is the problem with the woman’s TV?A．It’s broken.B．It doesn’t fit in her room.C．It has bad picture quality. 4．Why haven’t the speakers taken a vacation these years?A．Their children were too young.B．They haven’t found cheap flights.C．They’ve been busy with their work.5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Husband and wife.B．Father and daughter.C．Shopkeeper and customer.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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

2024年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（模拟）英语2024.5本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。

满分120分。

考试用时100分钟。

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和试卷指定位置上。

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（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

APet HotelsWhere to Board Your Pet During the Holiday?Here are a few comfortable pet hotels for you.Search for Pet Hotels in our app to find these listings on a map that have spaces available for the upcoming holidays.Remember to show your vaccination records in case pets are rejected.B&M pet HotelPrice per day:A cat,15dollars.Dog boarding rooms,from28to68dollars.Booking:Contact Golden Chen via call or WeChat(GoldenChen68)Animals allowed:Also welcomes rabbits,turtles,guinea pigs and more.Services:Dog training,and four daily walks for dogs.Someone’s PetPrice per day:A dog,from23to60dollars according to size.It is18dollars per cat,with an additional charge of 10dollars for each additional cat.Booking:Call150****6785/189****1594.Animals allowed:Both cats and dogs are welcome.Services:washing,grooming and pet beauty.Pet Bamboo MansionPrice per day:A cat,20dollars.For dogs,56dollars.Booking:Call135****1908or contact Buddy Dog via WeChat.Animals-allowed:Accommodate both cats and dogs.Services:For dogs,there are three walks per day,and swimming facilities.Offer a20-40%discount for reserving them,in advance.Cozy pet TownPrice per day:A cat,14dollars.A dog,ranging from20to34dollars depending on size.Booking:Add the owner on WeChat(CozyPetTown)Animals allowed:Only cats and dogsServices:Swimming,training,grooming.1.Which hotel offers the lowest price for three cats per day?A.B&M Pet Hotel.B.Someone’s Pet.C.Pet Bamboo Mansion.D.Cozy Pet Town.2.What is special about Pet Bamboo Mansion?A.It requires contact via call and WeChat.B.It has various rooms for dogs based on size.C.It offers dog walking and swimming facilities.D.It provides a preferential price for early booking.3.What do pet owners do to book a room at Cozy Pet Town?A.Call the owner directly.B.Visit the hotel in person.C.Contact the owner via WeChat.D.Book through the Pet Hotels app.BBill Bryson’s phenomenally popular books are a great success of amateur enthusiasm over scholarly expertise.In the highly reviewed Shakespeare(2007),he raced us through the playwright’s life and works in222pages;A Short History of Nearly Everything(2003)was his624-page analysis of“everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilisation”—and it remains the best-selling science book of the21st century so far.Can he make it again with A Really Short Journey Through the Body,which promises us a“head to toe”tour in138pages?In his books for adult readers,Bryson’s success has lain in an ability to turn vast,complex subjects into an easy and pleasant narrative,filled with tiny facts and odd stories.His latest book,which follows his adult title The Body (2020),is aimed at children as young as eight,for whom this proven writing style works well.“No doubt about it,the human body is a truly remarkable thing,”Bryson writes,and it’s the remarkable facts that interest him the most.Did you know that you blink14,000times a day?Or that it takes seven billion billion billion atoms to make you?And that if you formed all your DNA into a single line,it would reach10billion miles across the solar system?Fresh doctors might find some of the entries frustratingly brief.The tongue,for example,receives only a paragraph,while,a chapter,entitled‘Poo and Farts’,is relatively detailed:“In your life,you’ll probably poo the weight of5cars but you’ll have eaten the weight of60.So that’s not a terrible result.”Biology books can be heavy weather;but Bryson’s skill,as ever,is to turn the story of the human body into a thoroughly digestible read.4.What do Bryson’s latest book and The Body(2020)have in common?A.They are easy to read.B.They are both about physics.C.They are intended for adults.D.They are both best-selling books.5.What is the purpose of Paragraph3?A.To analyze the structure of the book.B.To illustrate the attraction of the book.C.To show the scientific value of the book.D.To display the main contents of the book.6.What does the underlined phrase“heavy weather”mean in the last paragraph?A.Packed with facts.B.Weather-related.C.Hard to understand.D.Popular and readable.7.What is the text?A.An introduction to a book.B.An essay on biology.C.A news report on science.D.A biography of a writer.CStrategically adding weak points along microscopic chains called polymers(高分子聚合物)actually makes them harder to tear,researchers report in the June23Science.Polymers are used in car tires,and therefore the findings could help reduce plastic pollution as tires wear down over time.When tires rub against the road,they drop microplastics of rubber and plastic polymers,which pollute waterways and air.Every year,tires release an estimated6million metric tons of these microplastics into environment.Stronger polymers that break apart less easily could limit the amount of particles shed annually.To make such tough materials,Stephen Craig,a chemist at Duke University,and colleagues added molecules called cross-linkers to the polymers.These cross-linkers connected these polymer chains to their many neighbors,and they were specifically designed to break apart easily.At the microscopic scale,the polymers act like a tangle(乱团)of spaghetti with the cross-linkers holding them all together and helping them keep their shape,says Craig’s collaborator Shu Wang,a chemist at MIT.When the team stretched the polymer spaghetti,the individual cross-linkers broke easily, as expected.But the larger tangle material required more force to break than they expected.The secret to the increased toughness lies in the path the tear has to take,Craig says.The tear goes through the easy-to-break cross-linkers rather than through the tougher polymer chains.Each broken connection follows the path of least resistance but avoiding the long polymer chains means breaking many cross-linkers,which requires more stretching force overall.This isn’t the first time researchers have used weak connectors to make polymers stronger.But unlike in similar materials,the increased toughness doesn’t come at the expense of other beneficial properties like stiffness(风度). Craig says he hopes the findings will help extend the lifetimes of car tires and plastics,potentially limiting annual microplastic pollution.8.What benefit does the new material bring?A.It meets the road standard.B.It weakens plastic polymers.C.It releases less microplastics.D.It reduces the cost of car tires.9.What can we know about the tangle material?A.It follows the pattern of spaghetti.B.It is designed to fall apart easily.C.The polymers help keep its shape.D.The larger tangle is harder to break.10.What is the primary factor that contributes to the increased toughness?A.The weakness of the cross-linker.B.The strength of the polymer chains.C.The number of the cross-linkers used.D.The path the tear takes through the material.11.What can we learn about the finding?A.It initially uses weak connectors.B.It sacrifices stiffness for toughness.C.It lengthens the lifespan of car tires.D.It removes annual microplastic pollution.DEver feel disconnected during a stressful event?That could be your brain protecting you.During traumatic(痛苦的)situations,people might experience an unexpected wave of emotional indifference or feel like they’ve separated from reality and are having an out-of-body experience.These symptoms of disconnect describe dissociation,a defense mechanism that separates threatening feelings and ideas from the rest of someone’s mind.But why do our minds sometimes dissociate when we’re experiencing stressful events?Typically,the sympathetic nervous system,which is responsible for our“fight or flight”response,activates when a person is in upcoming physical danger.Mammals,including humans,evolved to have this response,as it pushes them to survive by fighting or escaping from danger.Dissociation is another way the nervous system is ready to respond to trauma when fight or flight appears to be too dangerous or impossible.Dissociation can protect someone in the moment so that they are mentally separated from a situation causing physical pain,emotional pain or both.Oftentimes,victims of abuse report dissociation during the event or having foggy memories of an event after the fact due to dissociation.Nevertheless,problems can arise if people continue to dissociate even once they’re separated from the intense trauma,as opposed to relying on other coping mechanisms,for example,help from a professional.Many people who continue to dissociate often struggle with daily stress,like meeting work deadlines or speaking with peers.Many feel disconnected in their relationships and may find themselves unconcentrated during what used to be usual interactions or tasks.But the goal of addressing long-term dissociation isn’t to do away with it.After all,it can be a useful strategy to help survive a dangerous situation.But memories of the traumatic event are often disruptive and painful,so having some distance from that could mean a better quality of life after the trauma.12.What is the main idea of Paragraph1?A.It defines what dissociation is.B.It emphasizes the value of dissociation.C.It lists different symptoms of disconnect.D.It explains why we experience stressful events.13.How does dissociation work on victims of abuse?A.By erasing their memories.B.By getting rid of their emotional pain.C.By protecting victims from physical pain.D.By distancing the victims mentally from the reality.14.What might happen if people continue to dissociate?A.Failing to focus on tasks.B.Meeting work deadlines.C.Having a better quality of life.D.Relying on other coping mechanisms.15.Which of the following might the author agree with?A.Traumatic events are avoidable.B.Dissociation needs to be handled properly.C.People’s well-being is based on the distance.D.There’re enough coping strategies for traumas.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。

宁波市2023学年第二学期高考与选考模拟考试英语试卷注意事项：第二部分阅读理解（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，选出最佳答案。

ABritish cinema boasts a rich diversity of films that weave appealing narratives with stunning landscapes and fascinating characters. These films celebrate the diverse beauty and cultural heritage of Britain.Local HeroLocal Hero digs into the conflict between a giant US oil company and a remote Scottish village when the former plans to build a refinery. However, the exceptionally beautiful landscapes and the firm attitude of the villagers sway the company’s decision. The story has been a lasting appeal to audiences, even after over four decades.KesBritish director Ken Loach’s first triumph, Kes, describes the touching narrative of a young Yorkshire boy taking the journey of capturing and training an eagle. The film offers a rare description of Yorkshire, filled with a tender lens that celebrates its essence.The DigThe delightful counties surrounding London are vividly depicted in The Dig, set against the peaceful countryside of Suffolk before World War Ⅱ. Ralph Fiennes, a famous actor, plays the role of a self-taught archaeologist unearthing the mysteries of an Anglo-Saxon graveyard, adding to its fun.CalvaryIrish director Michael McDonagh’s films set in Ireland are undoubtedly attractive, often integrating Ireland’s picturesque scenery into the story. Among these, Calvary, stands out. It records the difficult and tiring journey of a moral priest, dealing with the evil forces within his area.21. Which of the following films will appeal to curious history lovers?A. The Dig.B. Local Hero.C. Kes.D. Calvary.22. What is the setting of the film Local Hero?A. A Yorkshire village.B. A remote Scottish village.C. The countryside of Suffolk.D. The Anglo-Saxon graveyard.23. What is the theme of the British films mentioned in the text?A. The moral dilemma of an Irish priest.B. The national and cultural heritage of Britain.C. The beauty and diversity of British landscapes and characters.D. The adventures of Yorkshire boys capturing and training eagles.【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C【解析】【导语】这是一篇应用文。

四川省眉山第一中学2024学年高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷请考生注意：1．请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用0．5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。

写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。

2．答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的《注意事项》，按规定答题。

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．From his expression, I don’t think he could have finished his homework last nig ht, _______?A．couldn’t he B．do IC．did he D．hasn’t he2．When on holidays, the railways put on trains to make people’s travel more convenient.A．regularB．specialC．particularD．unusual3．Taking online reading into consideration, we can challenge the assumption ____ reading for pleasure continues to decrease.A．whether B．that C．where D．when4．Taking drugs has become part of every sport _________ athletes seek to achieve beyond their natural limits. A．which B．that C．who D．where5．—The Kiwi fruits in this supermarket are _______ sale now, and they are sold ______ the pound.— Really? How much cheaper are they?A．for; in B．on; by C．for, by D．on, in6．She doesn’t speak our language, _____ she seems to understand what we say．A．for B．and C．yet D．or7．We can never expect ____ bluer sky unless we create ____ less polluted world.A．a; a B．a; theC．the; a D．the; the8．Most of us try to discover we think is the most moving love story in our company.A．which B．that C．what D．who9．Newly-built wooden cottages line the street，___________ the old town into a dreamland.A．turned B．turningC．to turn D．having turned10．What made them miss the deadline was not their lack of funding, but ________ their lack of planning.A．even B．stillC．rather D．ever11．We are living in an age most of things are done on cell phones.A．which B．thatC．whose D．when12．________ to her own work，she spent little time with her familyA．Devoting B．To be devotedC．Devoted D．Having devoted13．Mr. Smith didn’t understand _____ made hi s son so upset that evening.A．what was it B．why it was this C．how that was D．what it was that14．The wide spread of super hybrid rice around the world ______ the lives of millions and millions of people suffering from hunger to a great level.A．has improved B．is improving C．improved D．has been improving15．(2013·天津，9)No one________ be more generous；he has a heart of gold.A．could B．must C．dare D．need16．—Did you enjoy the party?—Yes. We ___________ well by our hosts.A．were treated B．would be treatedC．treated D．had treated17．Why are some brands more popular than others ______ the products are of similar quality?A．as though B．even if C．so that D．in case18．Jane went to her teacher just now. She ________ about the solution to the problem.A．wondered B．was wondering C．had wondered D．would wonder19．The two girls are getting on very well and share _______ with each other.A．little B．much C．some D．none20．—I spend two weeks in Beijing last year.—Then you must have visited the Great Wall during your stay, ________ you?A．mustn’t B．didn’tC．haven’t D．hadn’t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。

潍坊市高考模拟考试英语2024.4注意事项:1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、座号、考号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。

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。

第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AThe backpack you take can make or break your trip when you go traveling. Here are the four best travel backpacks on the market.Amazon Basics 70LIt's much cheaper than many travel bags on the market and does not sacrifice any of the practical uses or space that comes with more expensive bags. The bag may not be as luxury as some of the more high-end bags, but its simple style lets you focus on the main thing you need to focus on when traveling: the moment.Eurohike Nepal 65LThe Eurohike Backpack is a great choice because of how adaptable it is. Besides having a great amount of storage, it comes with an internal security pocket. It weighs just 1.38kg as opposed to other backpacks, which can weigh up to nearly 2kg. If you're going to go hiking when you travel, then it is perfect.Mountain Warehouse Tor 65LFirst , its brand is one of the most trusted in the industry ,so quality is guaranteed. Second, the backpack's adjustable back allows you to change how the bag fits according to your needs. Available inboth blue and green, this is a great choice if you want a bag that you can depend on.Osprey Europe Farpoint 70LOsprey is one of the best brands for backpacks. Its frame(框架)suspension, which can be adjusted to different needs, allows you to travel more comfortably. Whether you're visiting Switzerland in a thick, wool coat or the south of France in shorts and a T-shirt, the bag will match your look. This bag does say it is marketed for men, but, of course , it can be unisex.1. What is the selling point of the Amazon Basics?A. Its luxury style.B.Its fashionable design.C. Its huge space for use.D. Its good value for money.2. What do Mountain Warehouse Tor 65L and Osprey Europe Farpoint 70L have in common?A. They are rich in color.B. They have the same capacity.C. They can be adjusted as needed.D. They are targeted for male customers.3. Which will you choose if anti-theft function is a concern?A. Amazon Basics 70L. B .Eurohike Nepal 65L.C. Mountain Warehouse Tor 65L,D. Osprey Europe Farpoint 70L.BAt just seven years old, Angelina Tsuboi discovered her passion for innovation. It all began with a simple game she programmed in her Los Angeles public school's Grade 2class. Today ,at18,the Grade 12 student's initial curiosity has evolved into a deep-seated desire to use technology to decode(解码)real-world problems.In 2021, she co-developed Megaphone, one of her first apps, to tackle unanswered post- class questions and poor communication about events and announcements. Her problem-solving ability kept building from there.When she took online CPR classes at the start of the pandemic, she figured it couldn't be just her who was struggling with the steps. So she created an app called CPR Buddy―a winner in the 2022 Apple Swift Challenge―which guides users through CPR using vibrations(震动) to regulate breath. After winning theaward, Angelina presented her work to Apple CEO Tim Cook, a highlight in her young career, but one she didn't lose her cool over. “There's no point putting people on a pedestal (神坛),”she says.The next year, Angelina built an app called Lilac, designed to assist nonEnglish-speaking single parents with resources for housing, job opportunities and translation support. She was inspired by her own experiences as a child of a single mother who immigrated to the US.When Angelina decided to pursue pilot training at the age of 16, she was struck by how difficult it was to find financial support, which encouraged her to create yet another app, Pilot Fast Track, which helps those longing to be pilots find scholarships for flight training.Looking to the future, besides applying to colleges with great labs, Angelina is exploring the field of aerospace cybersecurity and mechatronics―combining computer science, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.“There's not enough optimism in the world," she says. “I have also been in situations in my life where I've lost a lot of hope. But in the end, it is a mindset, and there are ways in any situation you're in to make it somewhat better."4.What is Angelina's pursuit?A. To design games for kids.B. To stimulate teen's curiosity.C. To address problems through technology.D. To find innovative approaches to digital challenges.5.What can we learn about Angelina from Paragraph 3?A. She couldn't breathe regularly.B. She was inspired by celebrities.C. She replaced CPR with an app.D. She was humble about her success.6.What was the primary goal of developing Pilot Fast Track?A. To direct pilots' career paths.B. To help to-be pilots find funds.C. To pair future pilots with airlines.D. To evaluate pilot training schools.7. What might be the best title?A. Breaking the codeB. Bearing growing painsC. Facing life as it isD. Following role modelsCSome people today might be early risers because of DNA they take after Neanderthals tens of thousands of years ago, suggests new research.When early humans migrated from Africa to Eurasia roughly 70,000 years ago, some of them mated with Neanderthals, who had already adapted to the colder, darker climates of the north. The ripple(涟漪) effects of that intermating still exist today: Modern humans of non- African ancestry(血统)have between 1 and 4 percent Neanderthal DNA. Some of that DNA relates to sleep more specifically, the internal body clock known as the circadian rhythm.For the new study, researchers compared DNA from today's humans and DNA from Neanderthal fossils(化石).In both groups, they found some of the same genetic variants involved with the circadian rhythm. And they found that modern humans who carry these variants also reported being early risers.For Neanderthals, being “morning people” might not have been the real benefit of carrying these genes. Instead, scientists suggest, Neanderthals’ DNA gave them faster, more flexible internal body clocks, which allowed them to adjust more easily to annual changes in daylight. This connection makes sense in the context of human history. When early humans moved north out of Africa, they would have experienced variable daylight hours--shorter days in the winter and longer days in the summer-for the first time. The Neanderthals' circadian rhythm genes likely helped early humans' offspring(后代)adapt to this new environment.Notably ,the findings do not prove that Neanderthal genes are responsible for the sleep habits of all early risers. Lots of different factors beyond genetics can contribute , including social and environmental influences. The study also only included DNA from a database called the U.K. Biobank-so the findings may not necessarily apply to all modern humans. Next, the research team hopes to study other genetic databases to see if the same link holds true for people of other ancestries. If the findings do apply more broadly , they may one day be useful for improving sleep in the modern world, where circadian rhythms are disturbed by night shifts and glowing smartphones.8.What does the new research focus on?A. DNA's dramatic changes.B. Genes’ influence on early risers.C. Neanderthals’ sleeping patterns.D. Ancestors’ environmental adaptability.9.What is paragraph 2 intended to show concerning the new research?A. Historical context.B. Additional proof.C. Sample analysis.D. Studying process.10. What is the real benefit of carrying Neanderthal's DNA for modern humans?A .Getting up earlier. B. Having healthier daily routines.C. Being more flexible in their work.D. Possessing a better circadian rhythm.11. What can be inferred about the findings from the last paragraph?A. They get proof from other studies.B. They are confirmed by early risers.C. They suggest potential applications.D. They reveal factors in sleeping disorders.DI had to say something after reading The Anxious Generation. It is going to sell well , because Jonathan Haidt is telling a scary story about children's development many parents are led to believe. However, the book's repeated suggestion that digital technologies are rewiring our children's brains and causing the epidemic (流行病)of mental illness is unsupported by science. Worse , the rude proposal that social media is to blame might distract (分心)us from effectively responding to the real causes of the current mental-health crisis in young people.Researchers have searched for the effects suggested by Haidt. Our efforts have produced a mix of no, small and mixed associations. Most data are correlative. When associations over time are found, they suggest not that social-media use predicts or causes depression, but that young people who already have mental-health problems use such platforms more often or in different ways from their healthy peers.We are not alone here. Several analyses and systematic reviews centralize on the same message. An analysis done in 72 countries shows no consistent or measurable associations between well-being and social media globally. Moreover, studies from some authorities finds no evidence of intense changes associated with digital-technology use.As a psychologist studying children's and adolescents’ mental health, I appreciate parents’frustration(沮丧)and desire for simple answers. As a parent of adolescents, I would also like to identify a simple source for the pain this generation is reporting. There are, however, no simple answers. The beginning and development of mental disorders are driven by a complex set of genetic and environmental factors.More young people are talking openly about their mental-health struggles than ever before. But insufficient services are available to address their needs. In the United States, there is, on average, one school psychologist for every 1,119 students. We have a generation in crisis and in desperate need of the best of what science and evidence-based solutions can offer. Unfortunately, our time is being spent telling stories that are unsupported by research and that do little to support young people who need, and deserve, more.12.What is presented in The Anxious Generation?A. Scary stories affect children's brains.B. Parents are responsible for children's health.C. Teen's mental illness results from screen time.D. The epidemic of mental illness is unavoidable.13.What does “the same message ”underlined in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Many countries do research in mental health.B. Well-being and social media are closely related.C. The young are trapped in the mental-health crisis,D. Social media don't necessarily cause mental illness.14. What is implied in the last paragraph?A. Effective actions need to be taken.B. Positive stories should be shared.C. Financial support needs to be provided.D. Broader research should be done.15.What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To suggest ways to help those in need.B. To encourage parents to brave the crisis.C. To recommend a newly-published book.D. To give a voice to children's mental issues.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

上海杨浦区2023-2024学年第二学期高三模拟质量调研高三年级英语学科试卷2024.4考生注意：1.考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。

2.本次考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

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I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A.Checking out of a hotel.B.Asking for information.C.Making a complaint.D.Paying for the damage.2. A.The man sounds like a Canadian.B.The man doesn’t speak with a Canadian accent.C.The woman also originally comes from Canada.D.The woman doesn’t like people with an accent.3. A.On the17th. B.On the18th. C.On the19th. D.On the20th.4. A.The variety of graphs is the most important.B.The focus should be on the sales strategies.C.Clarity is the key to a good presentation.D.Different forms of presentation must be used.5. A.Only the best of us can avoid making such a mistake.B.Everyone makes mistakes,so the woman should not worry too much.C.It happened long ago,so people might have forgotten about it.D.The woman should have made better preparation for the speech.6. A.She is down with a serous virus.B.Her efforts will finally pay off.C.Her project is not going smoothly.D.She has missed the project deadline.7. A.She enjoyed the concert.B.She messed up the band.C.The man was not serious.D.The man was to blame.8. A.No one coughs as badly as the man.B.The man is showing symptoms of a cold.C.The man is surprised that so many people are ill.D.The woman warns the man not to attend the classes.9. A.The woman doesn’t need to go to work so early.B.The woman should take better care of her health.C.The woman is making up excuses for not exercising.D.The woman is losing good chances to save time.10.A.Joanna is working here temporarily.B.Joanna is filling in an application.C.Jenny will be back in a day or two.D.Jenny will host a business conference.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11.A.Their keen landscaping skill.B.Their tough digestive system.C.Their strong pair of rear legs.D.Their sharp sense of taste.12.A.By lowering the probability of wildfires occurring.B.By keeping the weather conditions wet and cool.C.By reducing human activities on the green vegetation.D.By passing through seeds into inaccessible spots.13.A.Cost and safety. B.Coverage and procedure.C.Speed and health.D.Economy and habitat. Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14.A.To learn even numbers by heart.B.To memorize complicated sums.C.To pass a basic memory test.D.To report their learning experiences.15.A.Those who woke up after7:30a.m.B.Those who slept for at least ten hours.C.Those who learned sums in the morning.D.Those who learned sums before bed.16.A.Sleep helps to strengthen memories.B.Sleep helps us to learn words better.C.Sleep makes numbers stick in our memory.D.Sleep makes us get confused with numbers.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17.A.Three. B.Six. C.Ten. D.Fourteen.18.A.Children tend to arrive too early in the morning.B.He thinks children behave badly in the museum.C.The museum has a special exhibition on lately.D.The museum can’t accommodate so many children.19.A.A special talk on the Early Man exhibit.B.An hour-long guided tour of the museum.C.A video introducing the museum in detail.D.A fun-filled interactive educational program.20.A.Positive. B.Worried. C.Interested. D.Hesitant.II.Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.Was Air Pollution Monet’s Muse(灵感之源)?Claude Monet was a French painter who lived at the turn of the20th century, from1840to1926.He is credited as the founder of impressionism,a painting style characterized by its use of many thin brushstrokes(21)________(create)a dream-like quality.Impressionist paintings are celebrated for the way(22)________seem to capture a sense of life in motion.Monet didn’t just simply paint landscapes;he wanted to convey the sensations he experienced when he saw them.Many of Monet’s paintings portray the passage of time,like clouds(23) ________(drift)through the sky.The landscapes in his paintings often have a misty appearance,(24)_________________fog is clouding edges,and concealing objects that are far away.Some researchers have suggested the mist of Monet’s landscapes (25)________have actually been air pollution.Monet was painting at a time when heavy industry was starting to seriously impact the environment.This was especially true in urban centers like London and Paris.The supposition is that Monet’s works reflect the increasing levels of air pollution that Europe(26)________(witness)in the late19th century and early20th century.(27)________Monet’s painting career progressing,background visibility in his paintings seems to gradually decrease.In letters to his wife,Monet sometimes described the smoke and fog in London, for(28)________he obviously had a preference.Evidence suggests that(29) ________significant number of Monet’s works were influenced,or even inspired,by the way air pollution affected light and vision.(30)________air pollution was the muse for one of modern history’s greatest artists might be true.Section BDirections:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need.A.wrestlingB.approachesC.preoccupiedD.experimentingE.dynamicallyF.boundG.moderateH.appliesI.inadequateJ.unitedlyK.integrityDare to be DullA big part of why spontaneous(即兴的)speaking feels so challenging is the desire to always say the right thing in the right way at the right time.But that leads to unnecessary self-evaluation and criticism,consuming precious mental energy and preventing you from (31)________engaging in the moment.I often advise people to follow a spontaneous comedy saying:“Dare to be dull.”That is,don’t feel you are(32)_______to give an exceptional performance.Recognize that there is no single“correct”way to answer a question,give feedback or welcome a colleague—only better or worse(33)_______.Another popular saying also(34)________here:“Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.”Listeners are more likely to trust you when you speak like a man of(35) ________rather than an actor or a robot.For example,research shows that the most effective speech includes(36)________use of fillers such as“um”and“ah.”So when you need to speak spontaneously,refocus your attention on your listeners instead of(37) ________with your inner critic.Attempting to serve their needs will take your mental spotlight off yourself,relieving the pressure you feel.Tell yourself that(38)________, making mistakes,and learning during spontaneous interactions are normal.Micah,a student of mine,was fearful that his class contributions would be seen as (39)________.To avoid embarrassment,he planned and rehearsed the points he wanted to make.But because he was always working to remember them and find the right time to use them,he was(40)________and failed to get the most out of discussions.With my help he focused on silencing his inner critic.He began offering more ideas,sometimes imperfectly formed,and in just a few weeks he became less anxious and more confident. III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.4Ways to Get That Vacation Feeling in Two Days Going on vacation every week?It might sound like the(41)________dream.But a simple mindset(42)_________can make it happen—no travel involved.A few years ago,Holmes and her colleagues began(43)_________the importance of taking vacations.In a series of experiments,Holmes’team(44) _________441U.S.workers to either spend the weekend like any other,or treat it like a vacation.When they were back at work on Monday,people who had adopted a vacation mindset reported being happier and less stressed.“What was somewhat surprising is that the effect wasn’t driven by peoplespending time all that(45)________,”Holmes says.“It was this mindset that allowed them to be more present.(46)________being in“doing”mode,it allowed people to settle in and be in the moment.We asked people to share their favorite tips for adopting a vacation mindset at home.1.Get creative about(47)_________timeNot everyone has Saturday and Sunday off work and actually some people often find their weekend schedules fully(48)________.You could still apply the philosophy.For example,devote an hour on Sunday morning to the(49)_________, but protect the rest of the weekend as your vacation time.2.Reflect on prioritiesFocus on what makes a vacation different from a(50)________weekend.“Does it mean turning off your email notifications?Spending money carelessly?“Maybe it means being able to spend time with people you don’t normally get to see,or giving yourself a break on a workout,”Holmes says.“It’s helpful to make a list of those things and be able to(51)________.”3.Act like a(52)________Decision scientist Nika Kabiri recommends doing something totally new so you can disconnect from the same old routines(53)________your life.Among her favorite ideas:Drive to a part of town you’ve never been to before,go for a stroll,and grab lunch at the first cute caféyou see.“The spontaneity（自发性）is what makes experiences like this feel vacation-like,”Kabiri says.4.Don’t put extra pressure on yourselfTreating your weekend like a vacation doesn’t mean it needs to be a complicated affair.If your“vacation”encounters a few problems or lasts for only a few hours—don’t worry.“It doesn’t have to be all or nothing,”Kabiri says.“Don’t put pressure on yourself to have this‘perfect vacation.’”It’s(54)________to be fun.(55) ________,there’s always another one just a few days away.41.A.unattainable B.inharmonious C.incomplete D.unprofessional42.A.study B.shift C.trend D.proposal43.A.representing B.ranking C.exploring D.predicting44.A.persuaded B.challenged C.motivated D.instructed45.A.practically B.literally C.identically D.differently46.A.In light of B.Regardless of C.In favor of D.Instead of47.A.telling B.killing C.making D.changing48.A.cleared B.packed C.removed D.dominatedundry B.recreation C.movies D.picnic50.A.regular B.dramatic C.primitive D.peaceful51.A.identify with B.depend on C.follow through D.substitute for52.A.resident B.master C.tourist D.neighbor53.A.facilitating erning C.revealing D.polishing54.A.proved B.defined C.described D.meant55.A.Plus B.Hence C.Still D.Finally Section BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A, B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)PAUL HEMINGTON,57,is the Assistant Operations Manager at Cheddar Gorge （切达峡谷）and Caves I moved to SOMERSET mainly for my family.My daughter was getting married and I didn’t want to live six hours away,so we made the move.Once we moved,we were made unneeded and it was a mad race to get work.I ended up at here at Cheddar Gorge and Caves.Cheddar Gorge is like nothing else in the UK.It’s a unique phenomenon,because although there are other caves in the country,you don’t have the gorge elsewhere. This is a major geological feature,it’s three miles long and there’s just this natural, raw beauty.I can sit at my desk in guest services and look out at part of the gorge.It’s amazing.The Cheddar Gorge spirit is strong.You know,not having worked here or heard about the area,you come here and it gets under your skin in the right way.You become part of it,it becomes part of you.I’m very passionate about it.And there’s the amazing wildlife,the geology,the prehistory—Cheddar Man is still one of the greatest finds in the UK.Every day at Cheddar Gorge and Caves is different.You’ve got the rock sports side of things,the climbing,the caving.We take people through the caves on tours and we have pre-history,which we do with the museum,whereby we have schools come in and do demonstrations with them.We will dress up as genuinely as we can to reproduce the time period of the Cheddar Man,which is the Mesolithic period,so 10,000years ago.We do fire lighting,for example,and hopefully it’s inspiring to the young people!It’s really cool to be in the museum garden and have part of the gorge as the background while you’re doing it,so you can really submerge yourself in that moment.My favourite spot is when you go past the peak on the walk and you can look back down into the gorge or across to the reservoir.The view is amazing.Yes,you can see pictures of it,but honestly you have to be there to fully appreciate it.You might hear some buzzards or see some sheep or goats while you’re up there,just to enhance the experience!56.PAUL HEMINGTON originally moved to Cheddar Gorge to__________.A.settle down in the countrysideB.be closer to his daughternd a job as a tour guideD.take part in a competitive race57.The underlined phrase“gets under your skin”is closest in meaning to_________.A.affects you deeplyB.bothers you greatlyC.increases your strengthD.improves your skin condition58.Which of the following falls into Paul’s job descriptions?A.He goes to the school to give lectures on pre-history.B.He demonstrates to young people how to climb rocks.C.He participates in recreating the scenes in the Mesolithic period.D.He decorates the museum garden to make it look like the gorge.59.What does PAUL HEMINGTON talk about in this article?A.How he adapts to the local way of life.B.What major local attractions are worth seeing.C.Why Cheddar Gorge ranks first as a natural wonder.D.What makes Cheddar Gorge so special to him.What’s the best way to keep track I’m not sure what the best way is,butShould I use single quotes or It doesn’t matter!Usually it’s a matter of60.________are most useful for controlling timelines of the story.A.Character sheetsB.Dialogue recordsC.PhotographsD.Spreadsheets61.The appropriate example in the box should be __________.A.‘I saw Anne at writing group,’Milly said.‘And she came rushing up to me and cried,“I’ve done it at last.I’ve got an agent!”’B.“I saw Anne at writing group,”Milly said.“And she came rushing up to me and cried,‘I’ve done it at last.I’ve got an agent!”C.‘I saw Anne at writing group,’Milly said.“And she came rushing up to me and cried,‘I’ve done it at last.I’ve got an agent!’”D.“I saw Anne at writing group,”Milly said.‘And she came rushing up to me and cried,‘I’ve done it at last.I’ve got an agent!’62.Which of the following questions is most likely to be asked by Grace Louise,whois dreaming of becoming a novelist?A.When and where will your next novel be published?B.What should I write about to win the writing competition?C.Do you have any tips for overcoming the writer’s block?D.Can you give us a lecture on choosing the right topics?(C)A forest in Staffordshire (in the UK)transformed into a hi-tech laboratory.Researchers here are investigating how the trees use carbon,and it’s difficult to find out.In an unusual experiment,extra carbon dioxide is piped to the trees,to create the kind of atmospheric conditions expected in the middle of the century.And instruments measure how the forest reacts.The scientist in charge says there’s still a lot to learn.And he worries that governments and companies are rushing to plant trees as an easy answer to climate change.“If you try and use trees to tidy up the mess that we’re making through emissions,you are putting those trees into a very rapidly changing climate and they will struggle to adapt,”said Professor Rob MacKenzie,University of Birmingham.This device tracks the movement of carbon dioxide.In a healthy forest,the gas is not only absorbed by the trees but some is released as well.What scientists here are finding out is the way carbon flows into a forest and out of it is a lot more complicated than you might think.So,if mass tree planting is meant to be a solution to tackling climate change,the trees are going to have to be monitored and cared for,go.It’s for tracking not plotting,but it couldbe used for that if you plotted whathappens in each chapter.Hope this helps,Amanda.Grace Louiseover not just decades,but may be centuries as well.Of all the challenges,the task of planting is the simplest.Shelby Barber from Canada can do an amazing4,000trees in a day.“People talking about planting millions billions of trees around the world.Is it possible do you think,physically?”asked BBC.“It’s definitely possible with the right amount of people,the right group of people. I’ve personally,in three years,planted just over half a million trees.”said Professor Rob MacKenzie.Once planted,the trees need to survive,and experts are mixing different types to minimize the risk of disease.“It’s a bit like making sure you don’t put all your eggs in one basket,you’re spreading out your risk.And then if one part of that woodland fails, for whatever reason,it gets a disease or it can’t tolerate future climatic conditions, there are other parts of the forest that are healthy and able to fill in those gaps.”said Eleanor Tew of Forestry England.Suddenly there’s momentum to plant trees on a scale never seen before.So what matters is doing it in a way that ensures the forests thrive—so they really do help with climate change.63.Why is extra carbon dioxide piped to the trees in the experiment?A.To predict the future atmospheric conditions.B.To imitate the possible air condition in the future.C.To create an instrument to measure atmospheric conditions.D.To investigate the quality of air condition in the future.64.The underlined word“some”in the second paragraph refers to__________.A.oxygenB.carbon dioxideC.messD.purified gas65.What will Eleanor Tew suggest concerning the survival of the forest?A.Minimizing the area of the woodland.B.Studying future climatic conditions.C.Planting different types of trees.D.Avoiding mixing different species.66.Which statement concerning mass tree planting will Professor Rob Mackenziemostly likely agree with?A.It should be advocated in terms of efficiency and convenience.B.It is the most effective solution to fighting climate changes.C.It will do more harm than good to the health of the environment.D.It needs to be studied further as a measure against climate change.Section CDirections:Read the passage carefully.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.It has also designed a special program that lets people return used furniture pieces to its stores so they can be fixed and used again by consumers.B.This would help to reduce overall waste,as it would extend the life cycle of old furniture items.C.Although these items may cost less initially,they are more expensive because they will need to be replaced sooner than traditional pieces of furniture.D.This creates a lot of pollution,as the furniture ends up buried in landfills where it can harm the soil.E.Homeowners are looking for furniture that is kinder to the environment.F.By choosing furniture that’s made to last,we can help reduce waste and protect the environment.The Fight against Fast FurnitureFast furniture is a term that refers to furniture that is produced cheaply and quickly.These items are often bad for the environment because they are made from materials that break easily and need to be replaced often.(67) ____________________To help protect the environment,a movement to move away from fast furniture has begun.Many companies are joining the fight by finding cleaner ways to manufacture furniture.For example,IKEA has agreed to switch to using renewable or recycled materials for their furniture by the year2030.(68)____________________ There is also a push to encourage shoppers to buy more used furniture for their homes.Small businesses that help transform old chairs and sofas into completely new products have even popped up recently.At the end of the day,consumers will play the most important role in the fight to end fast furniture.Shoppers should try to think more about the long term when preparing to purchase new furniture.They should stay away from furniture that is made from cheap materials like fiberboard or plastic because they will often fall apart after a few years.(69)____________________A much better alternative is furniture made from real wood because it won’t break as easily.If wood furniture is damaged,it can often be repaired to last longer. High-quality metals are another good material,as they are durable.If the furniture isno longer fit for use,these metals can still be recycled and used to make new products.(70)____________________So,the next time you buy furniture,think about whether it’s something that will last a long time or it’s just fast furniture that will break soon and go into the trash.IV.Summary WritingDirections:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more e your own words as far as possible.Digital Nomads(游牧人)How would you like to answer your work emails from a beachfront caféin Thailand or a coffee shop in Portugal?If that appeals to you,being a digital nomad might be for you.Digital nomads can literally work from anywhere as their jobs are online.Digital nomads rely on portable devices with wireless Internet capabilities such as laptops,tablets and smartphones.Typically,they work from coffee shops, restaurants,co-working spaces,apartments or internet cafés—places with an Internet connection.Worldwide,statistics show the number of digital nomads hit35million in2021. So what is it that makes the lifestyle of digital nomads so fascinating?First and foremost,digital nomads get to live in different countries and cultures while they work,providing them with opportunities to have adventures and experience new things.These folks have also found the most flexible means of online incomes, allowing them to head out at a moment’notice and go where they please.“I’m free,”says Nimisha Walji,“I can go where the wind takes me and live any place I choose!If I feel like a change,I can pursue that in a matter of days,sometimes hours.”You may think that being a digital nomad is all sunshine and rainbows.It is not necessarily so.Job finding is one of the hardest tasks for the digital nomad,given that they have no permanent home,no office address,and no one knows them.To apply for a job,they need to find the employer and persuade him to hire them.Most of the employers hire from their own city,and that’s why it’s so hard for a nomad to find a job.Access to stable Wi-Fi and adequate workspace can be difficult.If someone struggles to stay focused at home,there can’t be a worse place than a fascinating holiday location.Few people can manage to be productive faced with the temptations and distractions.It seems that living the life of a digital nomad isn’t for everyone.V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.72.冷静，别让焦虑影响你的表现。