大连市二模英语答案

2020年大连地区中考英语模拟试卷注意事项:1.请在答题卡上作答,在试卷上作答无效。

2.本试卷共七大题,70小题,满分140分。

考试时间100分钟。

第I卷选择题I.单项填空从各题所给的四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. My parents usually go for a walk ________ the evening.A. atB. onC. inD. of【答案】C【解析】【分析】【详解】句意：我的父母通常在晚上去散步。

考查介词辨析。

at在（年龄、时刻前）；on在（日期、星期前）；in在（一天中早上、中午、晚上的前面）；of属于……的。

句中the evening属于一天的晚上，此处使用in the evening，表示“在晚上”。

故选C。

2. Dad, I don't need your help. I can do it by________.A. meB. myselfC. youD. yourself【答案】B【解析】【详解】句意：爸爸，我不需要你的帮助。

我可以自己做。

考查反身代词。

me我，人称代词宾格；myself我自己，反身代词；you你，人称代词主格或宾格；yourself 你自己，反身代词。

根据固定搭配byoneself表示“某人自己做”，可知要用反身代词，排除AC；根据其前主语为I，可知是myself，故选B。

3. We all know that learning a foreign language ________ time and effort.A. requiresB. turnsC. greetsD. develops【答案】A【解析】【分析】【详解】句意：我们都知道学习一门外语需要时间和努力。

考查动词辨析。

requires需要；turns转变；greets问候；develops发展。

根据句中“learning a foreign language”和“time and effort”可知，此处是“学习外语需要时间和努力”。

2023年大连市高三适应性测试英语命题人：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.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。

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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。

例：How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。

1.Why did the man see no one in the room?A.The room was changed.B.The meeting was put off.C.He was on the wrong floor.2.What are the speakers talking about?A.Getting a library.B.Visiting a neighbour.C.Attending a meeting.3.What will the speakers probably do next?A.Tour Boston.B.Visit Caroline.C.Watch the news.4.What went on at Cooper’s last night?A.A movie show.B.A birthday party.C.A sales promotion.5.How does the woman feel about the suggestion?A.It’s interesting.B.It’s impractical.C.It’s acceptable.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。

2020年大连市高三第二次模拟考试英语参考答案听力（1.5×20=30）1-5CAABB 6-10BCABA 11-15BCCAC 16-20BBCCA阅读理解（2×20=40）21-25BCCDB 26-30 DADAA 31-35 CDBCB 36-40 DABGE完形填空（1.5×20=30）41-45 BACBD 46-50 CDABD 51-55 CABDC 56-60 ADBCA语法填空（1.5×10=15）61. which 62. considered 63. users 64. it 65. with66. was recognized 67. a 68. importance 69. to increase 70. greener短文改错（1×10=10）Gardening is an activity where you have to get your hands dirtily. I try my luck with adirtyspade several times, added a few more plant variety to my garden each year. I know how to do adding varietiesthis because of my grandfather, that loved gardening and took the great pride in those peaswho a / theand carrots grown in his backyard. The entire backyard was devoted∧his plants. I now had ato have house and a garden of his own. Last summer my tomato plants gave us a dozen grape-sizedmytomatoes. I often think back to my grandfather garden. He passed away years ago, but I havegrandfather’sever forgotten to allow the new roots to grow in my garden.never书面表达（25分）依据高考作文评分标准。

2024届大连市三十五中学中考二模英语试题含答案注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号和座位号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。

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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、---Do you know ______ what your dream is?---Yes. I will work hard to make my dream come true.A．exactly B．hardly C．carefully D．nearly2、On such cold winter days, I prefer ____ at home reading rather than ____.A．to stay; hang out B．stay; hang outC．to stay; to hang out D．staying; hang out3、South Africa president Nelson Mandela passed away________December 5th, 2013________the age of 95.A．on; in B．in; at C．on; at D．at; in4、Snakes don’t have ears but they can feel things ________.A．moving B．move C．moved D．to move5、Don’ t always ________ yourself with others, or you may have tons of pressure.A．compare B．consider C．control D．complete6、The music is fantastic and it is well worth __________.A．listening B．to listen to C．being listened D．listening to7、---Where is Mr. Wang?---He together with his students _______ Haibin Park．A．have gone to B．has gone to C．has been to D．have been to8、—Haidian All Stars have won most of the matches.—Wrong! All of the matches!____, Tony. You've got no chance!A．Face the truth B．Nice workC．Have a nice trip D．Let me have a look9、―To tell you the truth, we are planning to have a second baby recently.―Think twice, for m ost children are to deal with.A．tired B．tiring C．interested D．interesting10、Those children _______to use words like"thanks"and"please”every morning.Now they are much more polite.A．teach B．will teach C．are taught D．will be taughtⅡ. 完形填空11、阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。

2022届辽宁省大连市高三二模英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Books in the Past ReconsideredThe Bright AgesMatthew Gabriele and David M. Perry ($30)You’ve probably heard it said that the Middle Ages were horrible, yet “ nothing could be further from the truth, ” said Eleanor Janega in Slate. Finally, two historians have produced a brief account about the era’s complexity and the history that almost anyone can enjoy reading.LearwifeJ.R. Thorp ($26)You know King Lear’s story, but what about his wife’s? said Angela Lashbrook in The New York Times. In this novel, J.R. Thorp imagines that the queen was forced into an abbey 15 years earlier and later learned her husband and three daughters had died. While deep in grief, she stirs up chaos around her, and the resulting drama, is “ popular with cruelty, betrayal, andpassion. ”Powers and ThronesDan Jones ($35)Dan Jones’ longer new history of the Middle Ages focuses more on political and military events and trends, said Emily Michelson in The Washington Post. Jones’ version can be criticized for paying too little attention to ordinary people, but also “ gives us a complex Middle Ages where East and West are deeply connected. ”The Last King of AmericaAndrew Roberts ($40)Britain’s King George III is widely remembered as the mad emperor who lost the American colonies, said William Anthony Hay in The Wall Street Journal. King George did have failures and suffered from depression. Still, we misunderstand him if we fail to recognize that he put Parliament’s will above his own.1．Which book is about the life of a queen?A．The Bright Ages.B．Learwife.C．Powers and Thrones.D．The Last King of America.2．Who cares little about ordinary people in his book?A．Dan Jones.B．David M. Perry.C．Andrew Roberts.D．Emily Michelson.3．How much will you pay if you want to buy books about the Middle Ages?A．$56.B．$ 61.C．$65.D．$ 66.In my first year in Beijing, I signed up for Chinese language classes at a community center. Every other day, I would be with other students reading from a Chinese workbook, repeating the teacher’s words, taking down notes, practicing pronunciations. Learning a new language is like stepping into another person!And then the pandemic (流行病) happened. In lockdown, and with no one to speak to, the few words I picked up disappeared from my consciousness (意识). But there are three words I’ve kept to memory “Ting bu dong”. I use it mostly with Didi drivers who ask me questions I truly do not understand. The driver would usually let out a laugher, repeat the phrase with the correct Chinese accent, and then drive quietly to my destination.I have used “Ting bu dong” on almost everyone and it’s been used on me, too. There wasa Chinese boy in the neighborhood. I said, “Hello, how are you?” I heard him say, “Ting bu dong”. Hah! Shoe’s on the other foot, I thought, a laugh bubble forming in my head.Sometimes I didn’t mean to come across as impolite. What I really wanted to say is: “Ting bu dong”, but please speak slowly so I can understand you; I want to have a conversation with you. Maybe we can be friends?Truth be told, I don’t like saying “Ting bu dong” because I enjoy chatting to taxi drivers. In New York City, the taxi drivers are such engaging storytellers, and some are really opinionated. They have their views on everything from politics to pizza.I’m sure some Chinese drivers also have inspiring stories they would love to share with strangers, except that language is a barrier that takes time to break down. Learning a second language is said to be good exercise for the brain. Chinese has given mine a high-intensity workout.4．What difficulty did the author have in learning Chinese?A．Didi drivers usually laughed at her.B．She only remembered “Ting bu dong” .C．Chinese words are really hard to remember.D．She had nobody to practise with during the pandemic.5．What do the underlined words “Shoe’s on the other foot” mean in paragraph 3?A．The boy’s shoes were wrongly worn.B．The boy wore the author’s shoes. C．The imaginable difficulty happened.D．The situation was quite different. 6．What does the last but one paragraph mainly talk about?A．Taxi drivers abilities of telling stories.B．The special views on future studies.C．The author’s reason for talking with taxi drivers.D．The dislike of engaging storytellers.7．What’s the author’s attitude towards her language learning?A．Optimistic.B．Doubtful.C．Desperate.D．Critical.Farmers in southern Italy are planting avocados and mangos. Tropical creatures such as the rabbitfish are turning up in Mediterranean nets. And Bordeaux winemakers fear that their Merlot grapes may become extinct. Fifty years ago all this would have been unthinkable. But since the early 1980s rising temperatures have forced some farmers to change grapes for passion fruit. Italy and France have long been proud of their cuisines. Both countries jealously guard the rules that say only ham made in Parma can be called “ Prosciutto di Parma”, and only fizzy wine made in Champagne can be called “Champagne Roquefort”.The fact of having been grown somewhere famous has traditionally been seen as a guarantee of quality. But climate change could upset that. Take polenta, a popular Italian dish consisting almost entirely of ground corn. High temperatures and drier weather have already reduced corn yields in southern Italy. If this pattern continues and spreads northwards, will Italian polenta-makers have to order their corns from elsewhere?It is said that wheat yields will sharply fall there if the temperature keeps on rising. So should people worry about the future of spaghetti? Gabriele Cola, a researcher at Milan University, talks about the short term. “I don’t see crops at serious risk. Because farming is technologically capable, it can always respond to changes,” he says. Increased irrigation can counter the effects of drought. Scientists may also breed more resistant varieties of crops. But in the long run deeper change seems likely. If temperatures rise constantly, farmers in northern Europe may find they can grow southern staples; polenta may invade Germany. And southern locals may have to adapt. If tropical fruit continues to thrive in Sicily, could ham and pineapple pizza one day be considered authentically Italian?8．Why do farmers change their types of crops?A．To earn high profit.B．To increase the production.C．To save them from extinction.D．To adapt to the environment.9．What used to be a standard of the goods’ quality?A．The pattern of the product.B．The climate condition.C．The well-known place of production.D．The complex producing procedure. 10．Why does the author mention “polenta may invade Germany” in the last paragraph? A．To support the argument.B．To draw a conclusion.C．To make comparisons.D．To introduce the following. 11．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．The Future of the Tropical Fruits B．Global Warming and Food C．Climate Changes and People D．The Crisis of Global Warming With new productions and theater spaces, Shanghai Grand Theater kicked off its 2022 spring and summer season on Feb. 24. The new season consists of more than 200 performances of 60 productions.The Shanghai Theater established its own production center last year, and will launch three new productions this year: the Chinese editions of The Brothers Karamazov, a musical from South Korea; Frankenstein, a British play by Nick Dear that is based on the novel by Mary Shelley; and a new edition of the classical Chinese Kunqu Opera piece The Peony Pavilion.The theater will introduce a new space, the Young Theater in Yangpu district in March, and the West Bund Theater in Xuhui district will open next year. Shanghai Grand Theater will also launch a themed art season in all three venues in the future.The number of shows and box-office income dropped considerably in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but last year saw figures rising back to what they were in 2019, said Zhang Xiaoding, general manager of the theater at the season opening.“Theaters today not only have to present shows that are classical, innovative, interdisciplinary and crossover, we also have to provide an irreplaceable experience for audiences, ” Zhang says.“One can watch the dance highlights of the poetic dance, The Painting Journey: The Legend of a Panorama of Mountains and Rivers, which was performed during the China Central Television’s Spring Festival gala, and over and over online, but if you want a complete experience of a dance theater production, you will have to come to the theater andimmerse yourself in it.”Despite the ongoing pandemic, Shanghai Grand Theater presented 419 shows last year, receiving more than 310,000 audience members. The theater also reported an unprecedented dominance of younger audiences — almost 65 percent were aged between 21 and 40. 12．What can we learn from paragraph 2?A．The Shanghai Theater only had one year’s history.B．The new productions of this year are multicultural.C．Three new productions have been launched this year.D．The three productions have the same original forms of art.13．Which year witnessed the lowest point of The Shanghai Theater?A．2019.B．2020.C．2021.D．2022. 14．What may attract you to go to the theatres according to Zhang Xiaoding?A．The various and irreplaceable shows.B．The repeated highlights of the dance.C．The full enjoyment of a dance theater production.D．The same performance in the Spring Festival gala.15．Where is the text most likely from?A．A guide book.B．A fashion magazine.C．A play review.D．A newspaper.二、七选五How to Live in Peace with Yourself and OthersLife is all about being balanced and at peace. ____16____ , there is no way you can live a happy life. Below are some great ways to discover peace among yourself and others.Seek to love, not to control other peopleIf you want to have inner peace with others, you must understand that you are there to help and to express your love toward others. ____17____, conflicts will arise and the relationship can break up.Practice tolerance____18____ . When things become intense and people started to lose their tolerance, it can lead to depression, discrimination, and also violence. Why do you think people fight with each other? They lose their temper because they have lost their tolerance for each other.____19____Sometimes, it is better to just get away from a tense situation. When two or more peoplewith different opinions try to gain control of the situation, conflicts can occur. Never let this happen by walking away. Take a break or go and get something to eat. Then you will discover new solutions and start to understand what other people are trying to say, because you are at peace with yourself.Live in the moment____20____ . Thus, you are in a state of mindfulness where you become the observer and see how your thoughts flow. You can see the big picture clearly and gain new perspectives on barriers you face in life.A．Walk awayB．Have a breakC．It’s easy for people to get tolerantD．If you can’t find inner peace within yourself and with othersE．Tolerance is all you need to create peace between you and othersF．When you try to gain too much control in your relationship with othersG．One of the most effective ways is to learn to live at the present moment三、完形填空Todd left his hotel around 5:30 am to drive to a funeral (葬礼). About half an hour, he____21____ a terrible sound coming from his front tire (轮胎).Todd ____22____ there was little chance that anyone could help so early in the morning. ____23____ , he took his chances at an auto repair shop. Seeing Glenn standing by the shelves, Todd asked for help. Giving Todd a quick look, Glenn asked why he was in such____24____ suit. Todd explained his difficulty.The mechanic ____25____ the car and told Todd what he had feared: The wheel bearing (轴承) was ____26____ . And fixing it would ____27____ a few hours. Worried, Todd thought hard for a ( n ) ____28____ plan. Could he rent a car? But the only rental car there wasn’t____29____ .Todd wrote in a blog post: “I must have looked pretty anxious at this time because Glenn then _____30_____ into his pocket, pulled out the key to his own _____31_____ and said “Take my truck. ” The two had met just 10 minutes before, but Glenn _____32_____ . Todd jumped into the truck and made it to the funeral. When he came back to the garage seven hours later with a thankful _____33_____ , he stuck around (逗留) to chat with Glenn.“The mechanic turned a terrible day into a good one with a great _____34_____ ,” Toddwrote. “ Just be kind and _____35_____ if you can. ”21．A．saw B．faced C．heard D．explored 22．A．figured B．admitted C．understood D．believed 23．A．Also B．Still C．Besides D．Therefore 24．A．normal B．delicate C．attractive D．formal 25．A．picked out B．fixed up C．checked out D．took on 26．A．damaging B．falling C．trembling D．failing 27．A．take B．use C．waste D．change 28．A．extra B．special C．flexible D．alternative 29．A．absent B．possible C．available D．valuable 30．A．reached B．dipped C．searched D．picked 31．A．car B．jeep C．truck D．tractor 32．A．agreed B．insisted C．suggested D．refused 33．A．heart B．dream C．nose D．courage 34．A．direction B．lesson C．impression D．thought 35．A．cheerful B．grateful C．merciful D．helpful四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

2022-2023学年辽宁省大连市统招专升本英语二模测试卷(含答案)学校:________ 班级:________ 姓名:________ 考号:________一、单选题(20题)1.Who should be responsible______ the accident（）A.atB.ofC.withD.for2.I must tell you how _____ a letter from you（）A.pleased I was to receiveB.pleased I was to receivingC.was I pleased to receiveD.pleased I was receiving3.I’d rather you _____ make any comment on the issue for the time being（）A.don’tB.wouldn’tC.didn’tD.shouldn’t4.（）some mammals came to live in the sea is now knownA.WhichB.SinceC.AlthoughD.How5.Only when（）in the afternoon（）able to leaveA.the match was over; they wereB.was the match over; were theyC.was the match over; they wereD.the match was over; were they6.A little learning is a dangerous thing, the saying goes（）A.thatB.asC.withD.if7.he would ring me up（）A.Had he cameB.If he will comeC.If he cameD.If he comes8.The chemical factory was torn down（）protecting the environmentA.in spite ofB.in honor ofC.in favor ofD.in the name of9.By the time I got home, my motherto bed（）A.wentB.was gettingC.had goneD.has gone10.He to see you yesterday，but he had an important meeting to attend（）A.would have comeB.cameC.had comeD.was coming11.She worked very hard and became a successful sales person（）A.or soB.at lastC.after allD.right now12.Although buses are to depart at a certain hour, they are often late（）A.scheduledB.obligatedC.requestedD.loaded13.Peter as well as his friends _____ to music（）A.like to listenB.likes to listenC.likes to hearD.like listening14.The activities organized by our school really gave us a platform ___ we learned team spirit（）A.thatB.whereC.whichD.when15.The price was very reasonable; I would gladly have paid_____ he asked （）A.three times much asB.three times as many asC.as three times much asD.three times as much as16.He was very excited to read the news she had won first prize（）A.whichB.whatC.howD.that17.The kind of office equipment will certainly makes a（n）______ to the way I do my job（）A.senseB.differenceC.effectD.meaning18.I think the beef must have been rotten, for it _____ unpleasant smell（）A.gives offB.gives upC.gives inD.gives out19.I don’t think _____ necessary for Julie to make such a fuss about that sort of thing（）A.herB.thatC.itD.this20.It is highly desirable that a new manager ____ for this company（）A.should appointB.be appointedC.should be appointingD.appoint二、选词填空题(10题)21.3.____22.Researchers have found that people who go to concerts,shows and museums can live longer than 1 who do not.Experts from University College London have been examining the lifestyles of over 6,700 British people 2 15 years.They 3 how often the people went out and what kinds of events they attended.They found that people over 50 years old 4 regularly went toconcerts were about 30 percent 5 likely to die over the next 14 years.The researchers said the over50s could extend their life 6 engaging with the arts.In addition to living longer concertgoers could also have more fun. The UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock believes there could be a lot of 7 in the research.He said arts and culture could 8 things like mental health,aging and loneliness.He 9 announced plans for the UK’s National Health Service to use the arts to help people live a healthier life.One researcher said,“Our results highlight the importance of 10 to explore new social factors that affect our health.” 1.____23.Students at university can learn and make friends 1 will last a lifetime.However,the cost of studying is on the rise.This increase means that most students can get into money trouble 2 they do not know how to manage their money. It is not just the course fees.Students must also 3 for room and board.In addition,they may spend money 4 clothes,travel,and other things. Thus,students need to budget 5 .At most universities teachers can give students suggestions on how to spend their money.The first thing they suggest is to write down your 6 ,for example,the money you will get from your family or a part-time job.Then list all of your expenses.Put your expenses into two 7 : those that change (food,books,travel),and those that will stay the same (tuition,room and board).Add together all of your expenses. When you do this,you find it is 8 to plan out your budget.This means you can save your money,rather than trying to 9 from others.As you can see,there is more to learn at university than just 10 is taught in the classroom.____三、情景对话(10题)24.3（）A.What do you think is to happen?B.People have been talking of it recentlyC.Is there anything that we can do?D.Do you think it’s possible that it will happen?E.What’s the problem then25.Task 2（每小题2分，共10分）M: What a fine day today!71W: That sounds like a good idea.72M: Let's go to the Green Hill.W: Shall we take the bus there?M:73 It's not very far.W: That will be OK. I'll ride my new bike my father bought me for my birthday last month.M:74W: Let's ask Mary and Jack to go with us. They planned to go last Sunday but it rained.M: Good! I'm sure they will be happy to.W: Have you got any idea what we are going to do there?M:75W: That will be fine.A. We can go there by bike.B. Why not ask someone else to join us?C. Where to go?D. How about going on a trip?E. We can just lie on the grass having a good rest71.____（）26.69.____（）27.70.____（）28.5（）A.The population is only about 50,000B.Wow, it sounds like a nice place to live inC.Which part of England is that?D.Do you have modern stuff, like a health club, a movie theatre or things like that?E.Can you introduce yourself, please29.72.____（）30.2（）A.I enjoy approaching problems directlyB.Nice to meet youC.What are your strengths?D.Tell me about your work experienceE.I think I’m very level headed31.73.____（）32.Mike: Good morning! 66Tom: Yes, may I see your production manager, Mr. Smith, please?Mike: I am sorry.67Tom: Well, I'd like to make an appointment to see him sometime next week. Mike: 68Yes, Mr. Smith doesn't seem to be busy on Tuesday morning and Friday afternoon.Tom: 69Mike: Would 9:30 be convenient?Tom: Yes, that'll be fine.Mike: I'll make a note of that.70Tom: Yes, this is my name card. You can contact me any day.Mike: OK.Tom: Thank you very much! Good-bye!Mike: Good-bye!A. Could I make an appointment for Tuesday morning?B. Can I help you?C. May I have your name, please?D. Mr. Smith is out on business today.E. Let me check Mr. Smith's diary66.____（）33.9.____（）四、翻译(10题)34.Until that time, the girl was protected and maintained in the parents’ home, and the financial relief of getting rid of her could be seen in their giving the newly married pair a sum of money called a dowry（嫁妆）35.Depending upon the requirements of the country to be visited, citizens of the United States need to carry a passport that is valid for six months beyond the visit or documented evidence of their citizenship and identity （身份）36.吃过早饭后，作家就坐在书房里处理早上来的信件37.无论生活多难，我们都不会失去信心38.It was 2001 when his brother was admitted to the Peking University39.As was expected, her good command of English enabled her to express herself without difficulty in the interview40.我们应该保持自然界的平衡，这是很重要的41.I hold the view that having an idol itself isn't a bad thing, but the point is that we should act in a rational way42.Next time you go shopping or to work or visit friends, imagine how you would manage if you could not get up steps, or on to buses and trains43.他把房子卖了，这让他的妻子很恼火五、阅读理解(10题)44.The author wanted to be a writer because _______（）A.he liked to take risksB.he found it easier to make a living by writingC.he was interested in writingD.he could not study medicine well45.FEED THE BRAIN, BUT LESS SUGARWhile no single factor has been identified as the cause of Alzheimer’s, it is thought that lifestyle choices, such as diet, exercise and sleep habits can all have a significant impact on the risk. In fact, research by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine has, so far, suggested that lifestyle changes related to healthy ageing look more promising than drug studies.For the last decade or so, researchers have been exploring the link between our modern diets and the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s, specifically the connection between sugar and the disease. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine demonstrated that even a mild elevation of blood sugar is associated with an elevated risk of dementia.Previous research had shown a higher risk for diabetics in developing Alzheimer’s. More recent research has shed further light on this, finding an intricate link between insulin resistance and the brain. Our bodies produce insulin that is necessary for the survival of brain cells, but this process goes away when a toxic protein, called ADDL, removes receptors from these cells and renders them insulin resistant. As the ADDLs accumulate, our memory can begin to deteriorate.So, what should we be feeding our bodies to give our brain the best chance?A diet low in sugar and carbohydrates and high in healthy fats is essential. Opt for real food above processed options and try to keep added sugar levels to a minimum （ideally between 15 and 25 grams a day）. Add plenty of goodfats like avocados, raw nuts and coconut and other nut oils to the diet and try a high quality probiotic to optimise the flora in the gutWhich of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the causes of Alzheimer’s （）A.DietB.ExerciseC.MoodD.Sleep habits46.What kind of personality do they have if they sleep on their stomach（）A.They are open with othersB.They like new ideas earlier than othersC.They are secretive and easily upsetD.They live only for tomorrow47.Everyone loves to eat! People in every country enjoy this activity. There are so many different kinds of food in the world—Chinese food, Italian food, South American food, Indian food, and many others. It’s fun to eat and compare different types of cuisine. Italian food is sometimes very spicy, but South American food is usually much spicier. Indian food can be the spiciest of all—sometimes it’s so hot that it can make your mouth burn! But that’s okay because then you can drink some good Italian or French wine to reduce the burning.Some wonderful food comes from the Eastern countries. Chinese food is popular in many parts of the world. Lots of people love Chinese style vegetables because they are so crispy. Because Chinese style vegetables are usually cooked for a much shorter time, they are crispier than American style vegetables. In fact, they are probably the crispiest cooked vegetables you can find.Some people don’t like American-style food. They think it is often less tasty and sometimes less nutritious than food in other countries. Americans spend nearly half their food dollars on meals away from home. They eat more fast food, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, pizzas, canned and frozen food, for fast food takes a short time to prepare. Often, Americans feel they are too busy to spend a lot of time cooking. It’s easier to pick up a pack of fried chicken on the way home from work or take the family out for pizzas or burgers than to start opening cans or heating up frozen dinners after a long, hard day.Of course, in some other countries, like France, cooking is still an art form; people believe that French cuisine is the best in the world. Certainly, each person has a different opinion about which country has the tastiest food. But people in many places agree that French food is the most delicious and the best preparedThe main idea of this passage is that __________（）A.American food is less delicious than food in other countriesB.people in many countries prefer Chinese foodC.it’s interesting to compare a variety of food in different countriesD.people enjoy different kinds of food in the world48.The word obsessed in Paragraph 2 probably means _____（）A.troubledB.reducedC.relatedrmed49.By his outdoor cousins in Para.3 the author means（）A.other experimentersB.the other female dovesC.doves under the natural skyD.other birds in general50.According to the passage, which of the following can cause a tsunami（）A.StormsB.Massive wavesC.Underwater earthquakesD.Floods51.Passage 2If we take a close look at successful language learners, we may discover a few techniques that make language learning easier for them.First of all, successful language learners are independent learners. They do not rely on books or teachers; they discover their own way to learn the language. Instead of waiting for the teacher to explain everything, they try to find the patterns and the rules for themselves. They are good guessers who look for clues and form their own conclusions.Successful language learning is active learning. Therefore, successful learners do not wait for a chance to use the language; they look for such a chance. They find people who speak the language and ask these people to correct them when they make a mistake. They will try anything to communicate. When communication is difficult, they can accept information that is inexact or incomplete. It is more important for them to learn to think in the language than to know the meaning of every word.Finally, successful language learners are learners with a purpose. They want to learn the language because they are interested in the language and the people who speak it. It is necessary for them to learn the language in order to communicate with these people and to learn from themSuccessful language learners want to learn the language because _____（）A.they have to pass the examinationB.they are interested in itC.they want to find better jobsD.they think it is very easy to learn52.It can be concluded from the passage that _____（）A.we should try our best to prevent disablementB.both physical and mental barriers are hard to break downC.we should take a proper attitude towards the disabledD.the able-bodied will fully understand the disabled53.It is a pity that there are fewer old general stores now because _________（）A.there is less trading businessB.there used to be more social activities in the old daysC.supermarket managers has more problemsD.there is less personal contact between manager and customer六、作文题(1题)54.Directions: For this part, you are required to write a composition with at least 120 words on the topic On College Students'Establishing Their Own Business. Please write it on the Answer Sheet参考答案1.D谁应该为这起事故负责？［考点］词语搭配【精析】Dbe responsible for为固定搭配，意为对……负责，符合题意，其他三项均不和responsible搭配使用。

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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、For your ________, you mustn't get out of the car in the wild animal park.A．choice B．chance C．safety D．mistake2、Can you hear Mary ________ when you pass her room?A．sing B．singing C．to sing D．sang3、---Have you ever been to Harbin?---Yes. I ________ there when I was twelve for the Ice and Snow Festival.A．have goon B．have been C．went D．had been4、It’s said that ______ of the water around the world ______ polluted.A．two third; has B．two thirds; haveC．two third; are D．two thirds; is5、﹣Driving less，walking more is good for our health．﹣So I'd rather ________ an hour's walk to work than ________ driving a car．A．take；consider B．take；to considerC．to take；to consider D．taking；considering6、--Which city would you like to go to spend your weekend, Zhengzhou or Kaifeng?-- I will choose Xinyang to visit the Museum of Revolutionary Base.A．Either B．Both C．Neither D．None7、- Look! The tree is growing well. When _____?-Three years ago.A．will it be planted B．did it plant C．was it planted D．is it planted8、—I can’t _______ you the moon, but I’ll do the best job I can.A．prefer B．manage C．visit D．promise9、As for__________students from Grade 9, the biggest __________ is learning how to take care of ourselves as well as improve our grades.A．us , challenge B．Our, chance C．we , choice10、I’m feeling much better now, so you ______call the doctor.A．wouldn’tB．can’tC．needn’tD．mustn’tⅡ. 完形填空11、When I was 13, my only purpose was to become the star on our football team. That meant beating out Miller King, who was the best 1 at our school.Football season started in September and all summer long I 2 out. I carried my football everywhere for practice. Just before September, Miller was hit by a car and lost his right arm. I went to see him after he came back from hospital. He looked very 3 , but he didn’t cry.That season, I 4 all of Miller’s records while he watched the home ga mes from the bench. We went 10-1 and I was named most valuable player, but I often had crazy dreams in which I was to blame for (为......负责) Miller’s5 .One afternoon, I was crossing the fieldand saw Miller stuck (卡在) going over a fence —which wasn’t hard to climb with both arms. I’m sure I was the last person in the world he wanted to accept help from. But even that 6 he accepted. I helped him move slowly over the fence. When we were finally safe on the other side, he said to me, “You know, I d idn’t tell you this during the season, but you did 7 . Thank you for filling in for me.”His words freed me from my bad dreams. I thought to myself, how even without an arm he wasmore of a leader. Harmed but not 8 , he was still ahead of me. I was right to have admiredhim. From that day on, I grew bigger and a little more real.1．A．player B．student C．teacher D．coach2．A．reached B．looked C．called D．worked3．A．calm B．pale C．angry D．relaxed4．A．held B．tried C．set D．broke5．A．arms B．accident C．records D．team6．A．challenge B．advice C．dream D．truth7．A．badly B．slowly C．fine D．fast8．A．beaten B．invited C．pleased D．admiredⅢ. 语法填空12、Champion Swim Club 1．(found) in 2006 by former World Cup Swimming Champion Ms. Vivian Wang and is the first competitive organization for expats’ children and adults in Shanghai. The club 2．(provide) a structured program focused on the long-term development of its swimmers. Members will be assessed and given the opportunity3．(train) with swimmers of a similar standard and level under the supervision of 4．(lead) internationally experienced swimming coaches.So far, we5．(create) a program that caters to swimmers of all ages and abilities. In addition to ensuring propertechnique and conditioning, Swimmers6．(place) in groups by the coaching staff after a stroke technique assessment session. The program has been designed by a world class coaching team that focuses on all of the elements and techniques that will result students maximizing their potential to enjoy and7．(compete) at a competitive level.The coaching team comprises former World Cup Swimming Champion Vivian Wang as Head Coach and a number of highly experienced professional coaches will work together8．(provide) a developmental swimming program where there is avenue for advancement through to higher levels. The leader of the club said, “I think we9．(do) some useful things. If everyone spread the spirit, there 10．(be) more champions in China. ”Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、Mike Myers is a teacher at Chauncey Rose High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. Last year, he taught his students about the world’s rain forests. They learned that rain forests are important because the plants and animals of the rain forest give us food, wood, and medicine.Destruction of the world’s rain forests is a serious problem. Unluckily, rain forests are disappearing at a rate of 80 acres per minute! As part of a class project, Myers’ students bought three acres of rain forest in Central America. They paid $25 per acre. The students hope that the land they bought will be protected and not destroyed. The students became so interested in rain forests that they decided to get a closer look at a real rain forest.So last June, Myers and four of his students took a boat ride down a river. They saw alligators and crocodiles. In the middle of the week, a guide took Myers and his students into the rain forest. “The monkeys were not happy that we were in their forest. They broke small branches off the tree s and threw them at us,” one of the students said, “It was a great learning experience for all of us,” said Myers.Each student chose something specific about Costa Rica to study involving the plants, animals, food, and culture. During the last few days the group had time to do fun activities. They went whitewater rafting and horseback riding, and visited Costa Rica’s active volcano.Myers hopes to make the trip every year with a different group of kids.1．How much did Myers’ students pay for the rain fores t they bought?A．$25 B．$75 C．$80 D．$20002．What did Myers and his students do at the beginning of the trip?A．They went into the rain forest. B．They bought acres of rain forest.C．They took a boat ride down a river. D．They visited Costa Rica’s active volca no.3．The word “Destruction” in paragraph 2 probably means “the process of being ______.”A．destroyed（破坏）B．developed （发展）C．described（描述） D．discovered.（发现）4．When the monkeys saw Myers and his students, they ___________.A．felt excited B．felt angryC．jumped off the trees D．left the rain forest5．The passage mainly shows that Myers and his students _______.A．did something to protect rain forestB．wanted to buy the rain forest in Costa RicaC．were interested in the culture of Costa RicaD．went to the rain forest for various fun activitiesB14、If you need to call your parents but your phone is not with you，can you remember their numbers？To remember11numbers is not difficult．However，because of the smart phone（智能手机）, many of us are losing this ability, Record Japan reported.What’s more, smart phones weaken our skills at giving directions as well as skilling face-to-face communications .Even when friends are having a meal together，it’s common for most of them to check their phones. According to a report by Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers，an American company，Chinese people spend on average170 minutes on their smart phones daily．For students，an addiction to smartphones does no good for studying. Research by Japan’s Education Ministry shows that children who spend more than four hours a day on their phones perform much worse in school tests than those who play with their phones for 30 minutes a day.It’s true that the smartphone has made our lives easier. But many also think they spend too much time on it, and th is is bad for their study or work. People are trying to change that.A new app called Forest was introduced this month. It lets users plant a seed(种子) that grows into a tree over the next30 minutes . During the half hour, users cannot use their phones, or the tree will die.A restaurant in Los Angeles, US, gives people a 5 percent discount(折扣) if they don’t check their phones during a meal. Owner Mark Gold said that he hoped it could give people a way to enjoy their meal and actually talk with friends and family in person.1．Because of the smart phone，people______A．can remember rnumbers betterB．are better at giving directionsC．have less face-to-face communicationD．like to have meals together with friends2．According to the research in Japan，______A．Chinese people spend nearly three hours on smart phones dailyB．students who use smart phones for over two hours daily do better in testsC．smart phones make students 'lives and study easierD．spending too much time on smart phones is bad for their studies3．What does the app Forest aim to do？______A．To call on people to care about trees．B．To introduce a new game．C．To help people spend less time on their phones．D．To make people focused（专注的）on their phones．4．The underlined word"addiction"probably means______in Chinese．A．研究B．沉溺C．购买D．向往5．What does the article mainly talk about？______A．The advantages of smart phones．B．The disadvantages of smart phones．C．The quality of people using smart phones．．D．The changes of smart phones．C15、完形填空（10小题，每小题1分，共10分）Yashika had a problem. Her dad ___to buy her a car for 16th birthday but it wasn’t the ride she wanted. “This car is only $41,000, it isn’t____ enough,” Yashika complained during an MTV reality show, My Super Sweet 16. _____ the end of the show, Yashika had a Mercedes costing $100,000.TV shows feature the lives of the super rich. Gossip Girls follows the life of wealthy school girls in New York. Hannah Montana is said to be about middle-class kids. But the characters live in huge houses and wear the ____ fashions. Meanwhile, many Americans are struggling financially.Adam K., 15, said he sees many kids in his school ____ to copy the wealthy characters they see on TV. “I see a lot of people wear fancy clothes that they ____ wouldn’t if they weren’t shows like that.”Emma F., 13, became angry with the___. “On My Super Sweet 16, this girl cried because she got a BMW and it wasthe____color, but there are kids _____ there who are dying for a meal. ” Emma said.Experts say that picking shows where the characters aren’t super-wealthy can help kids keep a healthy perspective(观点). Kids may feel envious（嫉妒的）if they compare____to the people on TV.1．A．offended B．offered C．accepted D．expected2．A．cheap B．low C．expensive D．high3．A．In B．On C．with D．By4．A．late B．later C．latest D．new5．A．trying B．tried C．to try D．try6．A．normally B．generally C．normal D．general7．A．TV B．characters C．shows D．channel8．A．good B．right C．common D．wrong9．A．out B．in C．from D．at10．A．herself B．her C．themselves D．themD16、Are you carrying(背) too much on your back to school? Experts(专家) in the United States say that young students are having back and neck problems because of carrying too much in their backpacks or schoolbags.“It hurts my back when I run,” said Jerry Rice, a student in Virginia. “It’s hard to get up the stairs with my backpack, because it’s too heavy.”Now lots of students changed to rolling backpacks. Rolling backpacks have wheels(轮子) and students don’t need to carry them on the back.Emily Park’s back pack was 10 kg, and she had to change to a rolling backpack because she started to have back pain(疼痛).How much is too much? Experts say students could carry only 10-15% of their own body weight. If a student is 35 kg, it’s too much for him or her to carr y a backpack of more than 5 kg.A few students had one suggestion to lighten the load: less homework.1．Why are many students having back and neck problems?A．Because they don’t sit in the right way.B．Because their backpacks are too heavy.C．Because th ey don’t often do sports.D．Because they like to carry backpacks.2．According to(根据) Jerry Rice and Emily Park, we know ______.A．students have to do too much homeworkB．students like different kinds of backpackC．students like to have big backpacksD．students like to do too much homework3．“body weight” in the passage means _______ in Chinese.A．身高B．体重C．包重D．身材4．If a student is 40 kg, it’s better for him or her to carry a backpack of _____ at most(最多) from the words of experts. A．6 kg B．8 kg C．9kg D．10 kg5．The main idea of the passage is _________ .A．how to choose(选择) students’ backpacksB．students’ heavy backpacksC．what’s the best backpack for a studentD．students’back painE17、Do you use Facebook, MySpace or Twitter? If so, then you are part of a social network. Social networking sites allow us to see our social connections.When you create a profile (a description of somebody that gives useful information) on a social networking site, you open up a number of possible social connections. You can look up old friends,make new friends, and share music, photos and videos with them. You can also join groups according to your interests or hobbies, favorite TV shows or music.Setting up a social networking account (帐号) is simple. You just create and post a personal profile. For this you need a login name, password, and an e-mail account. Then you add some personal information such as name, age, sex, location, interests, etc. You can also add a photo of yourself. You can control who sees your profile. The next step is to look for new ones, and add them to your network. Then you can search your friends’ connections for anyone else you’d like to add to your network.Different social networking sites allow people to communicate in different ways. There are sites that allow you toenlarge your personal community such as Facebook. Then there are ones that include media (媒体) sharing, such as YouTube, where members upload and look at other people’s pictures and videos. There are also ones that specialize in sharing music, such as Last FM, and finally, ones that allow bloggers to form online communities, such as Live Journal.The latest trend (趋势) in social networking is to create your own independent social network. Companies do this to make their products sell well and people do it to create their own communities.1．What’s the writer’s purpose in writing Paragraph1?A．To raise a question.B．To lead in the topic.C．To introduce some sites.D．To advertise a social network.2．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 2?A．Make new friends.B．Share videos with others.C．Open a net shop.D．Join groups you like.3．What does the third paragraph mainly tell us?A．It’s easy to build a social networking account.B．It’s easy to search your friends’ connections.C．It’s possible to add a photo of yourself.D．It’s simple to control a social network.4．Last FM is a networking site where _____________.A．you can upload videosB．bloggers can form online communitiesC．you have the largest personal communityD．sharing music is specialized5．What’s the best title of the passage?A．Social Networks B．Personal ProfilesC．Networking Trends D．Networking AccountsF18、Every day, it is easy to see advertisements all around us. Look around. How many different advertisements can you see?Often products show the names of the companies that made them. This is a popular form of advertising. The special picture or symbol, for example,logo, appears on many different products. When you see a logo, it is hard to forget the product or the company.Many people buy a product because it is made by a certain company. In fact, some people only buy the products of the famous companies. They think it proves that they are fashionable and have a good taste.It is common to find or hear advertisements on TV or on the radio. Most advertisements are very short for people to remember. Nike, for example, has a simple slogan used all around the world:“Just do it.” Advertisements often use funny situations as well. It is easy to remember an interesting ad.All advertisements are designed to make people buy the products. An advertisement for a soft drink, for example, might show a group of fashionable young people who are having fun. The young people are all drinking the soft drink. Advertisers are saying to you, “Why don’t you buy it like these people? You can be young, modern and fashionable,too.”You might think that advertisements do not affect you, but the next time you buy a soft drink, ask yourself: Why am I buying this special product?1．From the first paragraph, we can learn that ____ .A．advertisements are frustrating and tiringB．advertisements are very common in our everyday lifeC．we can’t live without advertisementsD．the writer wants to know how many different advertisements we can see every day2．Wha t does the underlined word “logo” mean in Chinese?A．产品B．广告C．公司D．图标3．Why do some people only buy the products of the famous companies?A．Because they think that they are fashionable and have a good taste.B．Because they think the products are good in quality.C．Because they like the products and names of the companies.D．Because they think some famous people also buy the products.4．The writer mentions “Nike” in the 4th paragraph to show____.A．it is a famous product which people always want to buyB．many advertisements are often very short for people to rememberC．it is common to find or hear advertisements on TV or on the radioD．it has the best slogan used all around the worldⅤ.书面表达19、2017 年一月份江苏省文明办等单位开展“百名美德少年”的评选表彰活动。

2020-2021学年大连市实验学校高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhen you grow up in Voss, outdoor adventures become a way of living. This is why visitors will find outdoor activities for all ages and levels. Many people get the impression that such activities as river sports, air sports and other extreme sports are only for the experts. Actually, you will find many outdoor adventures for those who simply want a taste of these elements in Voss.◆River KayakingThe river in Voss are great for river kayaking. If you are a beginner, we advise you to try an introduction course of 3 hours. A course of 2 days can be tested out if you really want to learn the sport of kayaking. Get a totally new experience with one of the best kayak centers inNorway.Prices From NOK 850 per person◆RaftingThe most popular summer activity in Voss. Thrilling, fun and suitable for beginners as well as those with experience! Includes transportation, safety instruction, swim test and about8kmof breathtaking rafting starting off in softer steams before getting on to the more exciting streams.Season Daily May—OctoberPrices From NOK 1,120Info All necessary equipment is provided. Please bring your own swimwear and towel.◆Bavallsekspressen Chair LiftExplore the mountain by riding the Bavallsekpressen chair lift all the way to the top to get immediate access to a great variety of hiking trails in beautiful scenery. The lift is also open for those who want to bring their bike or paraglider. Start and end: From Bavallen to Hangurstoppen.Season: Sat/Sun 24 June—06 August 12:00-16:00Prices Single trip: NOK 100 Day pass: NOK 250◆HusdyrparkenAt Husdyrparken, visitors get to experience Norwegian farm animals. You can participate in animal feeding and farm competitions, or simply relax with an organic ice cream in the café. You can also visit a small museumwith old farming equipment.Season: Daily 18 June—21 AugustPrices: Adults NOK 120 Children NOK 60 Senior NOK 60Family Pass NOK 200 (For up to two adults and two kids)1. Who are the intended readers of the passage?A. Local residents.B. Professional athletes.C. Travel experts.D. Common Tourists.2. Which of the following activities provide instructions for beginners?A. River Kayaking and Rafting.B. Husdyrparken and River Kayaking.C. Rafting and Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift.D. Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift and Husdyrparken.3. How much should Jan pay for a farm trip with her little son and her mother in Voss?A. NOK 240.B. NOK 200.C. NOK 180.D. NOK 120.BYou must have read "The Tortoise and the Hare(《龟兔赛跑》)" when you were younger. So which animal are you? The tortoise or the hare? Do you rush around trying to do things as quickly as possible? Or do you deal your work at a slow , but steady(稳定的)pace? Whether you approach life like the tortoise or the hare can make a difference in the results you'll see.Some will say that you should avoid being like the hare. After all. he was overconfident and finally lost the race. You mayalso have heard teachers say from time to time that "haste makes waste”. But what does that mean? Most people think it meant that the faster you do something,the more likely it is that you'll make mistakes. Many teaches wantyouto approach your schoolwork thoughtfully and carefully.But does haste always make waste? Not necessarily ! Some people are able to work quickly while also maintaining(保持)a high level of quality in all that they do. Recent research, however, is making the idea of haste making waste seem more believableResearchers found that the brain changes into a special mode(模式)when forced to make rapid decisions. Overall, there appears to be a trade-off between speed and correctness. As the brain makes decisions more quickly, those decisions are usually built on less information, which often leads to a greater likelihood of mistakes.When you approach things like the tortoise. you methodically and steadily work towards your goal. You might not arrive there first, but then again you might! In any case, you're likely to make fewer mistakes and you mightjust enjoy the journey more than the bare.Goals are great to work towards, but often the achievements aren't what we remember. In the end, the most meaningful and important parts of our lives are the journeys we went on , not the destination we reached. So be the hare when you have to, but always remember that the slow and steady journey is what you’ll remember and treasure the most.4. Why does the author mention the story in the first paragraph?A. To introduce the topic.B. To show its popularity.C. To suggest its importance.D. To advise readers to read it.5. For what purpose do teachers often say “haste makes waste to students?A. To ask them not to waste their time.B. To tell them it is OK to make mistakes.C. To ask them to avoid making silly mistakes.D. To tell them they should check their schoolwork.6. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. How the brain collects the information it needs.B. When the decision made by the brain is correct.C. Why the quickly-made decision is often unwise.D. What the relationship between lime and results is.7. Which of the following may the author agree with?A. Finishing the race is often a victory for everyone.B. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.C. The journey to every destination starts with a small step.D. A destination is important because it guides us on the journey.CMy entire life has been influenced by the fact that I stand way above the average height for both men and women. I was born two weeks late. When I finally entered the world I weighed 11 pounds 10 ounces and was 24 inches long. When my mom told my grandmother my measurements, she asked in amazement, "Are you okay?!"I was healthy, but very shy as a child and into my teens. I'm from a small town, and I grew up and graduated with the same 50 people. I started playing basketball in third grade every Saturday, but I didn't have any control over my awkward body. (I didn't even score a point in a game until many years later.) I was 5-foot-10 in fourthgrade. I had a small group of friends in elementary school, but sometimes the boys picked on me, calling me a bean pole or the Jolly Green Giant. I still remember my embarrassment when they laughed at me, and how badly I wanted to be invisible.In high school I got more involved in sports, but I spent most days in the art room. By this time everyone at my school was used to my height (by ninth grade I was 6-foot-3), but if I went out of town people would stare at me and comment about my appearance.I was forced into the spotlight wherever I went.With high school came more confidence. I had success in school, the arts and sports. I played basketball, but my true passion was track and field. During my senior year I was the conference champion in high jump and the 400-meter run. The friendships I gained through my involvement in high school boosted my confidence and helped me develop a sense of humor. Now when a stranger told me I was tall I would smile and nod or, if I was feeling determined, I would pretend to feel shocked and thank them for telling me. I had no idea!Still, society keeps me aware of my status as something rare. And even though people tell me I'm beautiful and I should be a model, there are times when I would trade in my long legs for a small frame and tiny feet. I often wish people weren't so rude. I'm a minority only in the sense of height. I like to think that those who have insulted me didn't intend to. I do believe that most people are basically good, but they can be insensitive.8. What can be inferred from Para.1?A. The writer's height has something to do with her late birth.B. Grandmother was unwilling to have the writer as her grandchild.C. The writer failed to have a successful life because of her unusual height.D. The writer was heavier and bigger compared with other babies when she was born.9. By saying 'I was forced into the spotlight', the author probably means that she ________.A.was criticized by othersB. caught public attentionC. was threatenedD. felt inferior10. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned as the writer's experiences in high school?A. She quit playing basketball and joined the track and field team.B. She no longer felt upset when facing her height problem.C. She had a passion for some sports events.D. She built up more confidence.11. What does the last sentence imply?A. People enjoy making fun of others.B. People are bad andcannot be trusted.C. People tend to bully those who are weaker.D. People sometimes care little about how others feel.DCompared to dogs, cats are often considered to be aloof（冷漠的）with respect to their human owners. It is usual for them to be indifferent（无动于衷的）when humans calltheir names. Are we sure that they don’t understand human voices at all?A recent study published in the journal of Scientific Reports suggests that we’ve been fooled. Japanese scientists found that cats can recognize their names if their owners regularly use them. In the study, scientists recruited 78 domestic cats. They played recordings of voices of their owners saying five words: the first four words were random nouns thatresembledtheir names while the final word was the cat’s name. Then they observed the cats’ responses, if there were any.Most of cats moved their ears or heads when they heard their names, while they made no response to other words. That suggested, “cats were paying attention to you, what you say and what you do,” John Bradshaw, an expert on human-animal interactions（互动）at the University of Bristol, UK, told The Times. “And cats were just as good as dogs at learning,” she added.In the study, when people called their names, cats often associated (联系) the words with rewards, such as food or play, or with “punishments” such as having a bath or going to the vet . This made cats sensitive (敏感的) to words. After the cats had been called several times, they could respond to the words. But the scientists added that while dogs have evolved（进化）to follow their owners’ orders, cats have not. Although cats appear to be distant, they do have special relationships with their owners.According to study co-author Atsuko Saito, cats have evolved not to show their emotions as a survival method. One example is illness, which they tend to hide because “in the wild, no one can rescue them” and predators (捕食性动物) are more likely to pay attention to them, Saito explained.However, technology may help bridge the communication gap between cats and us. There are now mobile apps available to explain what their meows mean. So, the next time you hear “meow, meow”,your cat may be telling you: “Hi, you haven’t cleaned my litter box recently.”12. What did the recent study find about cats?A. Cats can recognize their names.B. Cats are cleverer than dogs.C. Cats learn more slowly than dogs.D. Cats are willing to follow orders.13. What does the underlined word“resembled”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. were limited toB. were different fromC. were similar toD. were away from14. Why do cats appear distant to their human owners?A. They associate words with punishments.B. They want to protect themselves from harm.C. They are not sensitive to the human voice.D. They don’t pay much attention to their surroundings.15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. It is difficult to understand cats’ meows.B. Interaction with your cats is very important.C. Cats do have good relationships with their owners.D. We may know cats better with the help of technology.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

辽宁省大连市第二十四中学2024学年高三4月质量调研（二模）英语试题文试题注意事项1．考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回．2．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用0．5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔填写在试卷及答题卡的规定位置．3．请认真核对监考员在答题卡上所粘贴的条形码上的姓名、准考证号与本人是否相符．4．作答选择题，必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应选项的方框涂满、涂黑；如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案．作答非选择题，必须用05毫米黑色墨水的签字笔在答题卡上的指定位置作答，在其他位置作答一律无效．5．如需作图，须用2B铅笔绘、写清楚，线条、符号等须加黑、加粗．第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．According to the company’s rule, one’s payment is ______ the work done, not to the time spent doing it.A．in proportion to B．in addition toC．in contrast to D．in regard to2．______ flag-raising ceremony was held at the Golden Bauhinia Square on July 1 to celebrate ______ 17th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China.A．A; / B．A; theC．The; the D．/; the3．The store______ I bought my textbooks is having a sale this week.A．that B．whereC．which D．why4．—The new machines have arrived and are being tested in the workshop.—I’m glad we _____ them in the years ahead.A．will be operating B．have been operatingC．would be operating D．had been operating5．He messed the project up, but he behaved as if nothing ______.A．had happened B．happenedC．would happen D．would have happened6．It is beyond awkward when everyone around you ______________ laughing at a joke that you do not find funny, especially if it’s a joke told in a foreign language.A．run into B．bursts outC．yells out D．falls into7．________ you have seen he is poor, you should understand why he has to take up two part-time jobs.A．As long as B．UnlessC．Now that D．While8．Although the test ________ look like a simple one, great care is needed.A．may B．must C．should D．need9．____ this may sound like a simple process, great care is needed．A．Since B．Once C．Although D．Unless10．The science competition is a good opportunity to show students _____ creativity can add new value to their school life.A．where B．whether C．how D．when11．After he consulted with his professor，an idea was beginning to____________ in his mind.A．pay off B．take shapeC．work out D．make up12．Y ou’ll recognize me when you get out of the station. I______ jeans and a white T-shirt.A．will be wearing B．had wornC．was wearing D．have worn13．It's said that the power plant is now large as what it was.A．twice as B．as twiceC．twice much D．much twice14．As often happens after long sleeplessness, he was ________ by an unreasoning panic.A．seized B．fascinatedC．impressed D．embarrassed15．__will I give up. I believe I can manage it.A．At once B．At no time C．Right now D．The instant16．—Why are you so upset?—I had my computer repaired yesterday, but it ________ work again.A．doesn’t B．didn’tC．won’t D．wouldn’t17．—Did you take sides when Mom and Dad were arguing again?—No. I’ve learned that it’s best _______ until it blows over.A．to call it a day B．to pull their legsC．to sit on the fence D．to wash my hands off18．Historic sites impress writers with their amazing beauty, which are a great source of ________.A．inspiration B．composition C．occupation D．combination19．—What does Nicky’s job involve as a public relations director?—______ quite a lot of time with other people.A．Spending B．Having spentC．To spend D．To have spent20．The education system in China is very different from ________ in the USA．A．one B．itC．those D．that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。