2016届广东省广州实验中学高三上学期第二次阶段性考试英语试卷 Word版

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Tourists love Beijing, offers an infinite collection of delights ranging from 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites to food from every corner of China and beyond.A．that B．whereC．which D．who2．—When ______ leave for Japan?—When ______ leave for Japan is kept secret.”A．they will, will they B．will they, they willC．they will, they will D．will they, will they3．In order to make my composition clearer and smoother, my teacher asked me to _________ the unnecessary words and sentences.A．leave alone B．leave behindC．leave off D．leave out4．It is obvious to the students _____________they should get well prepared for their future.A．as B．thatC．which D．whether5．These remarkable findings suggest the elephants have ________ a memory capacity to make distinctions between human voices.A．built up B．packed up C．brought up D．took up6．Jane’s pale face suggested that she ______ ill and her parents suggested that she ______ a medical exam.A．be; should have B．was; haveC．should be; had D．was; had7．If you want to lead a happy life, you’d better learn to accep t life ______ it is.A．as B．thatC．which D．where8．I believed him to be honest but his actions showed that he had ________.A．the top dog B．the feet of clayC．his cup of tea D．the apple of his eye9．If it had not been for the heroes’ contributions an d sacrifices, we _____such a happy life.A．wouldn’t have led B．wouldn’t be leadingC．haven’t led D．are not leading10．— What great changes have taken place in our city in the last few years!— Indeed, many high buildings have _______all over the city.A．wound up B．sprung up C．held up D．made up11．We’d better go now, ______ we’ll miss the train.A．but B．so C．otherwise D．therefore12．President Xi underlines that it is only with joint efforts to keep maritime peace ________ build a maritime community with a shared future for mankind.A．can we B．we can C．that we can D．that can we13．．When he goes out, he often wears sunglasses _______nobody can recognize him．A．so that B．now that C．in case D．as though14．If you want to see a doctor，you fix a date with him ahead of time.That is a common ________ in the USA．A．view B．exerciseC．practice D．reality15．It’s natural that I didn’t recognize her immediately I saw her. _______, it’s almost 5 years since we met last. A．After all B．In addition C．What’s more D．In particular16．Smell the flowers before you go to sleep, and you may just ________sweet dreams.A．keep up with B．put up with C．end up with D．catch up with17．He has made little preparation for the interview, so the chance of him succeeding in it is .A．slim B．fantasticC．obvious D．gentle18．The teacher spoke so fast that it was hard for the students to ______ what he was saying.A．take in B．take off C．take on D．take after19．---How was your evening?---We went to Joe’s and had ____. We really enjoyed ourselves.A．a white elephant B．a square meal C．a sacred cow D．the salt of the earth20．.---Would you have told him the answer had it been possible?.---I would have, but I _____ so busy then.A．had been B．were C．was D．would be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。

广东省广州市育才实验中学2024-2025学年初三5月第四次模拟考试英语试题试卷注意事项：1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。

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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、– I usually choose to take the train to travel __________ I'm free.-So do I. I think we can enjoy something beautiful on the trainA．before B．when C．afterD．though2、Father's Day is coming. I'm thinking about .A．what present I gave himB．if I planned a party for himC．how I will give him a surprise3、Is it hard work that brings success? The answer is “YES”. Success follows only those _____ work hard. The harder you work, the luckier you will get.A．which B．who C．what4、I found a letter ________ on the floor when I came into the classroom.A．lying B．lay C．lie5、Zhu Zhiwen used to be usual farmer . But now he isunusual singer, he can play piano very well.A．a, a , the B．an, a, the C．a, an, the D．the, a, an6、—Which song do you like better, Lucy?—I prefer the song Little Apple________ can attract many people.A．which B．who C．whom D．where7、Tasting good food is an interesting part of traveling. When in , Germany, we can enjoy sausages, potatoes and cheese as well as many different kinds of beer.A．Moscow B．Boston C．Munich8、I met my teacher _____ I was walking in the street, but I didn’t say hello to him.A．before B．after C．until D．while9、--- It’s beyond doubt __________ he has paid for the tickets.--- Of course not! ___________ I have a bad memory.A．that; If B．whether; If C．that; Unless D．whether; Unless10、_____ in the world is difficult for one who sets his mind to it.A．Everything B．Something C．Anything D．NothingⅡ. 完形填空11、Mr. Garza and his fifth-grade students were exp loring the importance of color in nature and in other places. “The color red can give you 1 ,” Mr. Garza explained. “Blue can be soothing(抚慰的).” He asked the students to 2 how the grey color of the classroom walls made them feel. They said they always felt that the color was boring and dull.“Could we paint the classroom a different color?” one of the students asked. The other students nodded eagerly in agreement. Mr. Garza replied that they would have to ask the headmaster for permission. He assigned the students the task of meeting with the headmaster, in order that they could persuade(说服) him to 3 them to repaint the classroom.The students were excited when the headmaster agreed. They discussed 4 colors for the classroom walls and finally decided on a soft yellow. The parents’ club donated the paint, rollers, brushes, and other equipment.Painting day was on Saturday. The students, along with several parents, gathered together. First, they removed 5 from the classroom walls. Next, they moved all the furniture to the middle of the room. Then Mr. Garza explained how to deal with the painting. He told them to be careful and not to spill or waste the paint.After the work was done, the students 6 their job. The new color brightened the classroom. The headmaster brought members of the school board to see the classroom. Before long, every classroom in the school had a fresh coat of paint. 1．A．experience B．energy C．memory D．effect2．A．decide B．discover C．describe D．develop3．A．allow B．ask C．afford D．agree4．A．basic B．various C．simple D．similar5．A．any thing B．something C．nothing D．everything6．A．were busy with B．were pleased with C．were familiar to D．were responsible forⅢ. 语法填空12、Bruce and Kelly are brother and sister. They enjoy 1．(play) sports. In just a month they 2．(be) high school students. Bruce is deciding between badminton and volleyball. Kelly is thinking about whether to try a sport she never played, or go with one she knows, like baseball.Maybe many students face the same problem. For most students,3．(choose) which sports to do in high school is hard because they never played an 4．(organize) sport before, and they are not sure what they will most enjoy.Sports 5．(mean) to be fun. If there is a sport you really enjoy but you aren't sure if you can play it well, just 6．(try) out. What's the worst that can happen? If you don~t like it, you can always try another sport.Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、1．How much money can a tour guide get for working eight hours a day?A．$24. B．$48. C．$72. D．$96.2．If you find Lizzie the cat, you should ______.A．call 555-3826 B．call 555-4863C．********************D．keep it as your own pet3．According to the information above, which of the following is TRUE?A．A tour guide doesn’t have to speak English.B．Andrew can help you find a house with a yard.C．A single girl can rent a room for$35 a month.D．The owner will give you a large pet if you find Lizzie.B14、Some parts of Finland is on the North Pole (北极圈）but Finland isn’t always covered with snow. It is actually covered with forests. There are plenty of reindeer in the forest and they are very beautiful. Together with Father Christmas, they are the symbols of Christmas.In summer, kids can enjoy long, long days that never end - the nights never really get dark.The following are some interesting things to do in Helsinki, the capital of Finland.♦Market SquareStart your visit at the open-air market at Market Square on the South Harbor. In summer, you can watch people selling fish and potatoes from their boats, eat a bag of fresh strawberries, or a sandwich from the Old Market Hall and sit out on the stone dock (码头）to watch the boats coming and going.♦Take a boat rideFrom the Market Square, there are four or five possible boat rides. You can take a boat to travel around the islands of Helsinki. Or, you can take a waterbus to Helsinki Zoo.♦SeurasaariSeurasaari is only minutes from the center of Helsinki. Once you cross the bridge to the island, you’ll find yourself in the 18th and 19th century Finland.1．What is Finland actually covered?A．Ice. B．Grass. C．Water. D．Forests.2．The underlined word “reindeer” probably is .A．a kind of traffic sign B．a kind of animalC．a kind of present D．a place of the country3．The capital of Finland is .A．Helsinki B．SeurasaariC．Reykjavik D．South Harbor4．How can you go to Helsinki Zoo from the Market Square?A．By bus. B．By taxi.C．By waterbus. D．On foot.5．Which of the following is NOT right?A．Seurasaari is near the center of Helsinki.B．There are lots of trees in Finland.C．In summer, days never end in Finland.D．Tourists can sell fish and potatoes from the boats.C15、There was a group of people who took the same bus every morning into the city. No one ever talked to each other.One morni ng, an old man who was usually sad and alone got on the bus, smiled and said in a loud voice, “A very good morning to you all!” Some of us looked up and said “good morning”.Over the following weeks our new friend came dressed in an old suit and tie. He said good morning to us every day and we all gradually began to talk to each other more.One morning he had some flowers in his hand. The driver turned around and asked, “Do you have a girlfriend, John?” He said yes shyly. The other people on the bus smiled.Every morning after that, John always brought flowers. Some people even brought flowers for him. Everyone was happy and became friends.But one morning John wasn’t waiting at his stop. And he wasn’t there for the next few days. When the bus came to an o ld people’s home, one of the people on the bus asked the driver to wait whil e she was going in. The staff(工作人员) said that oldgentleman was fine. But one of his close friends had died over the weekend.Next Monday, John was waiting at but stop, looking very sad. We were silent as he walked onto the bus. No one mentioned his friend, but we each handed him a flower. We wanted to be there for this man who brought us together that summer. 1．According to the story, we learned that __________________.A．people on the bus knew each other well at firstB．few people replied to John’s greet ingC．other people on the bus didn’t like JohnD．John was a friendly old man2．Who did John bring flowers for?A．The people on the bus. B．The driver.C．His girl friend. D．Himself.3．Why did the people on the bus each hand John a flower?A．Because John liked flowers.B．Because they wanted to help John save money.C．Because they wanted to cheer John up.D．Because there were many flowers in summer.4．What does the story want to tell us?A．When you care for others, you may get more love from others.B．Taking a bus is a good way to make friends.C．Laughter is the best medicine.D．Talking to strangers on the way will help you kill time.D16、It was on her 14th birthday that her first book, In the Forests of the Night, was put into publication（出版）. At 16, her second book, Demon in My View, also reached the bookstore. Several books later, the teenage writer still works away in her room, in which were shelves full of dark stories about vampires（吸血鬼）and witches（巫婆）. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes is seen as America’s finest teen writer and was named one of Teen People’s ＂20 Teens Who will Change the World＂.Born in 1984, she began making up stories when she was three years old. Amelia said: ＂I love stories and can make up stories before I was told enough to know how to write them down.＂In her family, reading was great fun. ＂My parents encouraged me to read and to read anything I wanted, so long as I was reading,＂she said. ＂They never stop what I read and never make me read the books I don’t enjoy. Later, when I startedwr iting, they never told me that I was ‘too young to do that’. They never said it was impossible for me to get what I want. ＂In her short but successful career, Amelia has tried different stories. But vampires were the first characters to really come alive in her work. From then on, she has developed a whole world, one which she always enjoys learning more about.Amelia’s advice to the teen writers is: just do it! ＂I believe anything is possible. Don’t give up on your dreams. Getting a book published is difficult but if I can do it, others can do it too. ＂1．When can readers find the book, Demon in My View, in the bookstore?A．In 1984. B．In 1987. C．In 1998. D．In 2000.2．Why did Amelia begin to write stories?A．Her parents told her to do so.B．She was a born writer.C．She wanted to get the name ＂20 Teens Who will Change the World＂.D．She wanted to start a successful career.3．Why are the shelves of books in her room important in her life?A．She needs books to fill her room.B．She liked to copy these wonderful books.C．Books can give her new ideas for her own stories.D．Books are interesting and enjoyable.4．Which is the meaning of the underlined sentence?A．I love stories but don’t have enough stories to write down.B．I write stories and tell my stories to other people.C．I write my own stories before I learn how to do it in school.D．I wrote my stories first, my parents told me to do it second.5．Which is Amelia’s parents’ attitude?A．They are at her back and help her a lot.B．They encourage her and help her write some stories.C．They buy enough books for her and read these books for her.D．They never tell her that she is too young to read.E17、Even nowadays there are a lot of misunderstandings between nationalities. Let’s have a look at what the following people have to say.Maria Conti: I find the English people insincere (虚伪), cold and unfriendly. They keep saying “Thank you”, “I’m sorry”, even when they don’t know each other. They are even polite to their own relatives! Except for helpingyou fin d your way in the streets, they aren’t really friendly and never invite you to their houses.Giannis Sinios: On the contrary I found them both broad-minded and friendly. I was invited to people’s houses and they all showed great interest in my ideas, Greek life and people. In England I learned that it was possible to be warm, friendly and polite at the same time.Judy Brown: I lived in both Italy and Greece for a few years. At first there were a few misunderstandings between my foreign friends and myself. For example, I once gave a Greek friend a present for her birthday. I was rather sorry that she didn’t unwrap it immediately. What’s more, she even didn’t thank me until I asked her if she liked it! I’ve learned from different experiences that a lot of foreigners find our attitude to what we English people call politeness is rather insincere. They feel that politeness isn’t necessary between friends.1．According to Maria Conti, it is _________.A．insincere to keep saying “thank you” and “I’m sorry” to strang ersB．necessary for relatives to be polite to each otherC．unfriendly for the English people to help your way in the streetsD．not polite for the English people to invite her to their houses2．Giannis Sinios is from________.A．England B．Greece C．Italy D．America3．According to Judy Brown’s experience, ___________ .A．what the English people call politeness is rather insincereB．the English people are less polite than the people in other countriesC．ideas of what are good manners are the same in different countriesD．ideas of what is politeness are not always the same in different countrie sF18、Wonderful EventsWeekend SalesThis Saturday 2—6 p.m.Everything 5% — 40% offVisit us at Block G. Grandview Mall Realize your dreams, save time and money Fall in love with prices we offer Dance PartyCelebrate special dateBringing your sweet heartSunday night, country clubLive band from 9 p.m.—1 a.m.$25 a couple(夫妇); $15 a single person1．Who can NOT go to the horse race?A．A single person. B．A couple. C．Children.2．People can see the photo show at __________.A．Grandview Mall B．City Art Museum C．Country Club3．What can you do if you only have time between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday?A．Go shopping. B．See the photo show. C．Go to dance.4．How much will Mr. and Mrs. Smith pay if they want to go to the dance party?A．15 dollars. B．25 dollars. C．5% — 40% off.5．Where can you see the above advertisements?A．On TV. B．In a magazine. C．In a newspaper.Ⅴ.书面表达19、最近《朗读者》、《中国诗词大会》等文化类节目唤醒了中国人的阅读情结。

山东省实验中学2024届高三第二次模拟考试英语试题2024.05(本试卷共10页，共三部分：全卷满分120分，考试用时100分钟)注意事项：1. 答卷前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题纸上。

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

AOn-campus Meal PlansOur on-campus dining prides ilself on providing nutritious food choices to mcet the wid variety of dietary needs within our community.Our meal plans offer the highest quality food and create opportunities for students to engage in academic and lively discussions over meals with each munity is one of the great reasons why students in residence halls are required to have a meal plan.While students are automatically signed up in the Blue Plan,three meal plans are available to meet your needs.Available plansThree meal plans are available and our meal plans are made up of two components:Meal Credits:Any unused meal credits at the dining halls will run out on Saturday at midnight each week and reset for the upcoming week.Meal credits can only be used by the meal plan holder.高三第二次模教考试英语试题第1页(共10页)● Flex Dollars:Flex dollars can be used to pay for anyone,such as family,friends,guests.Upgrades and changesWant more flexibility to meet your needs?Upgrade and maximize your plan.Simply fill out the On-campus Mea!Plan Change Form during the limited change period: Fall:March 1 —September 14Spring:December 2—February 81.What is a benefit for students to have a meal plan?A.Simplifying dining process.B.Boosting social connections.C.Ensuring access to delicious food.D.Maximizing profit for dining services.2.How much do you pay to upgrade the Gold Plan?A.S350 per year.B.S600 per year.C.S950 per year.D.S1,200 per year.3.When can students request changes to their meal plans?A.Jan.24.B.Feb.21.C.Sept.18.D.Oct.3.BI received my architectural training in Italy,earning a traditional degree that didn't involve working with Computer-Aided Design(CAD).However,my joumey with computers began through my passion for music,using sound sampling systems,which catch the "“sound realiy" of an instrument,and also computer-assisted music composition systems.Little did I know that高三第二次模拟考试英语试题第2页(共10页)this exploration would greatly infuence my approach to computer science and AI in the years to come.Self-taught in computer science during my architectural studies,I sought opportunities to specialize further.Ultimately,my joumey led me to a pioneering laboratory in Marseille, France,known for its groundbreaking work in computer science applied to architecture. Surrounded by a community of innovators,I improved my skills to explore the transformative power of technology in preserving cultural heritage.In2019;the world watched in horror as Notre Dame de Paris(巴黎圣母院)was consumed in flames.Determined to contribute to the-restoration efforts,I took the lead in developing a digital ecosystem for the restoration operation.We developed groundbreaking AI tools generating 3D representations from photographs.By tracking the position and shape of voussoirs(拱石),and digitizing them from photographs,we were able to use the fine geometric information of the voussoirs to reconstruct the arch,thus giving valuable tnformatron to the architects about the structure,the exact geometry,and especially about constructive details of the oldest areas of the church from the 13th century.Notably,AI played a pivotal role in the process.As the restoration project progresses,the AI-driven preservation continues to advance. This knowledge will definitely serve as raw material to be used for AI systems,for example, for studies that can be extended to other buildings.Today,the restoration project is in an extremely advanced state.We hope to complete the restoration work before the 2024 Paris Olympics,so that this architectural masterpiece can regain its former glory.4.What led the author to computer science initially?posing music with CAD.B.Exploring computers for music.C.Studying for a degree in architecture.D.Developing sound sampling systems.5.What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.The application of AI in restoration.B.The structure of Notre Dame de Paris.C.The destruction of Notre Dame de Paris.D.The development of AI digital ecosystem.高三第二次模拟考试英语试题第3页(共10页)6.What does the underlined word"pivotal"in paragraph 3 mean?A.Secondary.B.Independent.C.Discouraging:D.Crucial7.What is the author's attitude towards the AI-driven preservation?A.Indifferent.B.Skeptical.C.Optimistic.D.Objective.CLooking up at the sky during early spring,you may see groups of birds moving as they migrate (迁徙)north.But how do these creatures fly in such a cooperative and seemingly effortless fashion?“The answer lies in aerodynamics(空气动力学),”reports a team of scientists from New York University(NYU)in a newly published study.They also found that the impact of aerodynamics depends on the size of the flying group—benefiting small groups and disturbing large ones.To mimic(模仿)the flying patterns of birds,in which they line up one directly behind the other,the researchers created mechanized wings.They were 3D-printed from plastic and.driven by motors to move in water,which showed how air flows around bird wings and how they interact during flight.For smaller groups,the researchers discovered an effect by which each member gets help from the aerodynamics in holding its position relative to its neighbors.For larger groups,however,these flying interactions cause later members to be thrown out of position,causing a breakdown of the flying patteros due to crashes among members.The researchers then used mathematical modeling to better understand the underlying forces.It indicates that the interactions between neighbors are spring-like forces.However, these “springs”act in only one direction—a lead bird can apply force on its followers,but not the other way around.“The spring-like forces move the members back and forth and then travel down the group and increase in intensity,causing later members to crash together,"explains Leif Ristroph,an associate professor at New York University.“This area of research is important since animals are known to take advantage of the flows to save on the energy or to reduce drag or resistance,"explains Leif Ristroph."Our work may also have applications in transportation —like efficient speeding through air or water—and energy,such as more effectively harvesting power from wind or waves.”高三第二次模拟考试英语试顾第4页(共10页)8.What is the major focus of the NYU researchers'study on birds?A.The migration patterms of birds.B.The flying routes in early spring.C.The benefits of smaller bird grouping.D.The aerodynamc effects on bird groups.9.How do flying interactions affect smaller groups of birds?A.They lead to a breakdown.B.They disturb the formation.C.They help each member in position.D.They cause crashes among members.10.Why does the author mention “springs”in paragraph 4?A.To make a contrast.B.To explain a principle.C.To put forward a theory.D.To present new evidence.11.According to Leif Ristroph,What might be a potential application of this research?A.Relieving public traffic jams.B.Improving harvest of solar energy.C.Changing migration routes of birds.D.Decreasing air resistance of planes.DThe ban on cigarette advertising in the early 1970s in the United States serves as a fascinating case study in the field of public health campaigns and their unintended consequences.Desprte the govemment's intention to discourage smoking and reduce related health risks,the ban led to an unexpected outcome:an increase in cigarette sales for the major tobacco companies.The reason for this unexpected outcome can be traced to the principles of game theory, particularly the prisoner's dilemma paradox(悖论).Just as in the prisoner's dilemma,where cooperation leads to the best outcome for both parties,the tobacco companies would benefit collectively if none of them advertised.This action would create fairness in competition, ensuring that no individual company gains an edge by advertising.However,the dilemma arises when considering the potential actions of eompetitors.If one tobacco company decides to ignore the ban and advertise its products,it stands.to gain a significant market share and increased sales compared to its non-advertising competitors.This creates a situation where each company faces the urge to advertise,fearing that their competitors may do the same and leave them at a disadvantage.高三第二次模拟考试英语试题第5页(共10页)In the end,most tobaco companies deided to play it safe and invested in advetising, despite the ban,to avoid being lef behind in the competive landscape.This stategic deision relleets the uncertainty and stategrc considerations that hape business decisions,even in the face of regulations aimed at public health goals.This application of game theory provides vatuable insight into the complexies of influencing human behavior through policy interventions.While wellintended efforts such as adverising bans may sem staightforward in theory,the realies of stategic decision-making and competitive dynamics ofen lead to unforeseen outcomes.As such,understanding the complexies of game theory can provide valuable insight for poliymakers seeking to deign more effective interventions and address complex societal challenges.12.What is a direct result of the ban in the 1970s?A.Cut in tax income.B.Rise in tobacco sales.C.Reduction in health risks.D.Cooperation of companies.13.It benefits all competitors in the prisoner's dilemma if theyA.trust each other and follow.the regulationsB.act independently and pursue their own interestsC.increase their market share at the expense of othersD.ignore competifion and focus on their own strategies14.Why do most tobacco companies finally choose to advertise?A.To avoid intense competitton.B.To achieve public health goals.C.To gain a competitive advantage.D.To shape better business images.15.What can be a suitable title for the passage?A.A Failed Prison BreakB.A Ban with Good IntenttonC.A Policy to Boost Public HealthD.A Cigarette Ban Ends in Smoke高三第二次模拟考成英语试题第6页(共10页)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。

2024-2025学年上海市闵行区实验高级中学高三上学期期中考试英语试卷Directions: 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.A Unique Summer SchoolEvery spring, Alexandra Jones, founder of Archaeology in the Community, goes to St. Croix and talks to kids at the Caribbean Center for Boys and Girls. She leads the youth field program. Jones describes what the Estate Little Princess Archaeological Field School does at the Estate Little Princess and explains 1 kids can take part. Any girl or boy, ages 12 and up, from anywhere on the island can apply, as long as they belong to the Center for Boys and Girls. The program lasts a week and takes 2 maximum of 15 kids. About half are middle schoolers.Later that summer, Jones and the group of kids begin their week at the Estate Little Princess. The archaeologists (考古学家) are working in the area 3 the enslaved people’s village o nce stood. In 1786, 127 enslaved Africans lived in 53 houses there. Today, their homes are long gone. Jones explains, “For the most part the enslaved village area is overgrown with vegetation, 4 (make) it extremely difficult to survey and unearth.” This is where the kids work, side-by-side with the archaeologists, 5 (uncover) the past.On the kids’ first day, Jones teaches students what archaeology is and how artifacts, objects made and used by people in the past, 6 (put) into groups. They’ll classify what they find 7 the material the objects were made from - glass, pottery, bone, and so on. The kids go to the site and watch the archaeologists at work. That way, they can see what the jobs look like as they 8 (happen). Jones divides the kids into two groups. Some will be at the site, while others are in the lab. The kids start work on the second day. The group at the site excavates (挖掘): they dig through the dirt, sift it, and place what they find into artifact bags. The group at the lab wash, classify, and record the artifacts so the archaeologists can study them later.“The kids love it!” Jones says. “Each has something they’re drawn to, 9 it’s being the first to find something that hasn’t been touched in 80 to 100 years, or being the first person to wash it or see it 10 (wash), so they can really get a good view of what it is.”Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. angeredB. collectionC. connectionD. demandingE. dismissalF. lastingG.pessimism H. reputation I. unconventional J. underachieving K. unitedStepney WordsChris Searle’s journey as a teacher at Sir John Cass Secondary School in Stepney, East London, began in 1970. He was driven by a strong 11 to the area and a progressive vision for education. Having completed a postgraduate thesis (论文) on Isaac Rosenberg, a poet from the East End, Searle saw Stepney as a place filled with potential, in spite of its 12 as a hopeless community. He believed that education, particularly through poetry, could transform the lives of his students, many of whom came from low-income, high-risk backgrounds.Searle’s 13 approach conflicted with the traditional view s of the school’s governors and teachers. At a time when discipline was harsh and students were often regarded as troublemakers, Searleviewed these 14 teenagers as individuals with untapped potential. He believed that poetry could unlock their creativity and help them express their experiences, offering them a sense of hope and purpose.His belief in poetry’s power materialized in the creation of Stepney Words, a collection of his students’ poems. Despite the 15 from some staff who thought his methods too liberal, the poems gained attention, and some of them were even published in The Sun newspaper by March 1971. The 16 gave the students a voice, but it also drew criticism from school officials who thought the poems were “too gloomy.”Searle’s progressive ideals led to his 17 from the school. However, his students, 18 by the decision, organized a protest led by 16-year-old Zenaida de la Cruz. The entire school quickly 19 , standing together with Searle. On his return to the school, he found 800 students standing outside the gates in the rain, showing their support.Though the government eventually allowed him to return, he decided to leave the school in 1974. His commitment to education did not end there — he continued to teach around the world and published his own poetry, leaving behind a(n) 20 impact of optimism, innovation, and faith in the power of education to bring about change.In recent years, many employers have begun to prioritize skills over traditional qualifications when evaluating job candidates. This shift aims to ______ persistent skills shortages and promote workforce diversity. ______, while skills-based hiring has good intentions, its implementation (实行) often misses the mark.Companies like John Lewis have started to openly share their interview questions, aiming to ______ the hiring process. Meanwhile, other organizations have abandoned degree requirements or even CVs for specific positions. These strategies reflect a broader trend towards recognizing candidate s’ abilities rather than merely their past experiences.According to Harry Gooding from recruitment firm Hays, the ______ of skills-based hiring is to “bring a person’s skills into the limelight (聚光灯).” A recent survey indicated that 70% of recruitment (招聘) professionals now ______ skills assessment over traditional CV analysis. This shift is seen as an opportunity to ______ the talent pool and allow individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds to compete more fairly for jobs.Despite these positive changes, many initiatives have not produced significant results. Research from the Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School reveals that firms adopting skills-based hiring have ______ increased their workforce of employees without degrees by an average of 3.5 percentage points. Furthermore, many organizations have just ______ their hiring practices without making substantive changes. A surprising 45% of companies reported no real shift in hiring patterns, even after ______ degree requirements.Stephen Chu, chief legal and people officer at Instride, points out that simply dropping degree requirements is ______ if hiring teams do not adopt a skills-first strategy. He notes that organizations often unknowingly keep ______ alive by continuing to favor degree holders in hiring. Instride faced this issue firsthand, realizing that their hiring practices needed a bigger transformation to truly embrace skills-based recruitment.To effectively implement this approach, employers must integrate skills assessment throughout the hiring process. This can be achieved by developing a skills taxonomy, which is a detailed list of necessary skills for various roles within the organization. This foundational work enables firms to clearly define job requirements and ensures that recruitment standards ______ the new focus on skills.Nikolaz Foucaud from Coursera emphasizes that a cultural shift is necessary for skills-based hiring. Leaders should adopt a comprehensive people strategy, and job descriptions must reflect the skills and experiences ______ the roles they aim to fill.While skills assessments play a crucial role in recruitment, they should not be applied without careful consideration. Each role requires a careful evaluation of the right ______ of skills, experience, and cultural fit. Ultimately, the ______ of skills-based hiring depends on a thoughtful and integrated approach, enabling organizations to unlock a broader range of talent.21.A．address B．evaluate C．explain D．report22.A．Therefore B．Besides C．Instead D．However23.A．design B．extend C．clarify D．control24.A．cost B．process C．advantage D．essence25.A．abandon B．define C．emphasize D．submit26.A．broaden B．approach C．decrease D．classify27.A．greatly B．only C．similarly D．regularly28.A．rebranded B．criticised C．described D．discouraged 29.A．satisfying B．discussing C．removing D．understanding 30.A．independent B．insufficient C．insensitive D．inexpensive 31.A．institutions B．preferences C．teamwork D．relationship32.A．set aside B．look over C．take after D．agree with33.A．available to B．relevant to C．present in D．different in34.A．combination B．development C．possibility D．introduction 35.A．trouble B．choice C．price D．successRay Harryhausen was a pioneering figure in special effects, known for his incredible mastery of stop-motion animation. His influence began when he was attracted by the 1933 film King Kong. The film’s innovative use of stop-motion to bring the giant creature to life left a lasting impression on the young Harryhausen, which fueled his desire to pursue a career in special effects.Harryhausen’s work was groundbreaking. He animated small-scale models by photographing them one frame at a time, making slight adjustments to their positions between each shot to give the impression of movement. This process required patience and precision. One of his most famous scenes is in the 1963 film Jason and the Argonauts. The heroes fight an army of skeletons. This scene took several months to make, but it is one of the most remarkable achievements in film history.Throughout his career, Harryhausen worked on various films, many of which feature fantastical creatures and exciting action scenes. Films like The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953), It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955), and The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (1958) showcased his ability to create lifelike and dynamic creatures in ways that hadn’t been seen before. His monsters seemed to have a life of their own, interacting smoothly with live actors.Despite his significant contributions, Harryhausen never won an Academy Award for his special effects, though his work was beloved by audiences and continues to influence modern filmmakers. He created a unique style of animation that combined imagination and technical skill, inspiring directors like Peter Jackson and George Lucas. Harryhausen’s stop-motion techniques, while less used today due to the rise of computer-generated imagery, remain a landmark of innovative filmmaking.In 1992, Harryhausen was finally awarded a lifetime achievement Oscar, recognizing his mark on the film industry. His work continues to inspire, and although modern technology has evolved, the sense of wonder and creativity he brought to his films endures.36. Ray Harryhausen’s method can be described as _____.A．filming live-action actors together with a monster-like figureB．displaying models from various angles to show a whole imageC．drawing animated characters by hand to reveal their uniquenessD．photographing models frame by frame to make them appear to move37. Which of the following is a feature of the monsters created by Ray Harryhausen?A．They looked kind and friendly.B．They showed the power of technology.C．They engaged naturally with real actors.D．They were unusual in appearance.38. The last two paragraphs talk mainly about _____.A．the change in the film industry B．Ray Harryhausen’s career strugglesC．the decline of stop-motion animation D．the impact of Ray Harryhausen’s work 39. What is the main idea of the passage?A．Filmmakers no longer use Ray Harryhausen’s techniques.B．Ray Harryhausen won awards for his groundbreaking work.C．Ray Harryhausen’s work revolutionized special effects in filmmaking.D．Stop-motion animation is one of the oldest techniques in filmmaking history.When I was 14, I began collecting all the interesting math facts and puzzles that weren’t covered in school into a notebook. This notebook eventually expanded into six volumes. These collections became the basis for my book, Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities.One of the most interesting topics I revisited while writing my book was the “sausage conjecture,” a unique mathematical challenge. A conjecture is a theory that mathematicians believe could be true but hasn’t been proven or disproven yet. The sausage conjecture is about finding the most efficient way to wrap circles or spheres. For example, if you wrap a string tightly around several identical circles laid out on a flat surface, the conjecture explores which arrangement minimizes the area inside the string.Mathematicians have long studied how to pack objects tightly. For instance, it took nearly 400 years to prove that stacking oranges in hexagonal layers is the most compact form in three dimensions. However, this area of math isn’t fully resolved, especially when considering more than three dimensions or different shapes.Consider a simple situation: if you were to wrap a ribbon around six flat, circular pies, you would find th at placing the pies in a straight line (forming a “sausage” shape with the string) covers the smallest area. But if you wrap seven pies, a hexagonal layout with one pie in the center touching the others is more space-efficient. This pattern holds true for up to six circles; a linear layout is best. But for seven or more, a rounder arrangement minimizes the area inside the string. This has been proven mathematically for up to six circles.The problem becomes even more complex with spheres. For wrapping 56 or fewer identical spheres, a sausage-shaped arrangement minimizes the volume inside the wrapping. With 57 spheres, a compact shape is better, as it balances thinness with volume. This too is a proven theorem.40. What does a conjecture in mathematics refer to?A．A fully proven mathematical theorem.B．A theory that has been proven incorrect.C．A theory that might be true but hasn’t been proven yet.D．A mathematical rule used for solving algebraic problems.41. According to the passage, how should six flat, circular items be arranged to minimize the area enclosed by a string?A．B．C．D．42. What is the primary purpose of the passage?A．To explain a complex mathematical theory in detail.B．To detail the author’s personal history and achievements.C．To introduce a collection of mathematical wonders in a book.D．To promote a proper way of discussing mathematical challenges.It is a common misconception that geology is “just” about rocks. True, geologists are trained to read what rocks tell us ab out Earth’s past, present and possible future structure and evolution. But, as I will explain as part of this year’s Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, geological processes and climate are closely linked.Numerous complex physical and chemical links an d feedbacks exist between Earth’s surface and subsurface rocks, its atmosphere, oceans and ice caps and life in all these places. Volcanic eruptions bring carbon from deep within the planet to the surface and the air, enhancing the green-houseeffect. In contrast, weathering of exposed rocks at the surface and the action of shell-forming animals in the oceans remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, reducing global warming.The rocks and fossils (化石) in the geological record bear witness to these processes, showing us that Earth’s climate has changed continually since the planet formed around 4.6 million years ago. This same record also shows that atmospheric CO2 is at its highest level in at least the past 3 million years, and that the current pace of planetary warming is never before seen in Earth’s history.The geological record can also be used to assess the accuracy of complex numerical models used to predict future climate and its impact on Earth’s habitability. Geology has improved our understanding of global warming and hopefully will help us to reduce it.There is an irony to that, given geologists play a role in locating and exploiting climate-heating fossil fuels. Now, more than ever, ou r discipline needs to fully adopt the concept of “sustainable geoscience”.This isn’t a new idea and nor is it limited to climate change. The many and varied historical contributions of geology to tackling some of our greatest societal challenges can be seen by looking at the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. To name just a couple of examples, geologists study the origin, natural transportation and behaviour of pollutants like arsenic and lead, critical to the provision of safe and reliable water supplies, and they explore the origin of natural hazards such as landslides and earthquakes, and so help strengthen communities across the world.But geologists must redouble their engagement with other scientists and politicians to develop and ultimately help apply solutions to the many environmental and resource challenges we face. Students of geology should be made aware of the broader contributions their multidisciplinary skill set can make to global well-being, beyond just energy provision — although ensuring energy supply, we should not forget, underpins many of the Sustainable Development Goals.43. The examples of volcanic eruptions and the weathering of rocks are intended to _____.A．demonstrate what geological activities geologists mainly studyB．highlight the importance of studying volcanic activity in geologyC．illustrate the enormous and destructive power of geological processesD．show the dynamic interactions between geological activities and climate44. In the sentence “There is an irony to that”, the irony refers to _____.A．the profession’s role in both causing and solving global warmingB．sustainable geoscience’s unexpected popularity across various fieldsC．the disagreement between geological records and current climate modelsD．geologists’ focus on energy provision which goes against their original goal45. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A．Energy supply is in critical shortage.B．Geologists are able to work across various fields.C．Pollutants spread far and wide due to modern transportation.D．Fossil fuel exploitation does not contribute to climate change.46. What is the main point the author is making in the passage?A．Geologists primarily study rocks to understand Earth’s climate.B．Climate models are often inaccurate without the geological record.C．Geology is crucial for addressing global challenges beyond the study of rocks.D．The field of geology focuses on exploiting fossil fuels and studying climate change.The Call of AlcoholPe ople’s reactions to alcohol can vary widely—from those who enjoy it greatly to those who find it unappealing. The difference, as scientists are discovering, may not just be a matter of personal choice but also deeply rooted in genetics and physiological responses.A fascinating case is that of Lars Igum Rasmussen and his friends. 47 Researchers discovered that their levels of a hormone called FGF21, which typically helps regulate metabolism (新陈代谢), more than doubled. Interestingly, this hormone might also play a role in controlling alcohol intake.FGF21 is primarily produced in the liver (肝), but its effects extend to the brain, where it seems to play a role in regulating desires for alcohol and sugar. 48 This finding opens up new possibilities for developing treatments targeting FGF21 pathways to reduce heavy drinking.But why would a hormone that evolved to control metabolism also affect alcohol consumption? One theory suggests it might be tied to our evolutionary past. Early humans frequently consumed fermented (发酵的) foods and drinks, which could damage the liver if consumed too much. 49In human studies, variations in the FGF21 gene have been linked to differences in alcohol consumption. Those with one variant are more likely to drink heavily, while others with a different variant are more likely to drink moderately or even drink nothing. These genetic insights are part ofa broader effort to reveal the complex relationship between our biology and drinking behavior.50 If FGF21 or similar pathways can be used for treatment purposes, it might become possible to help individuals struggling with alcohol dependence. This could also provide new avenues for understanding how our organs, like the liver, influence behaviors traditionally considered purely psychological.the main point(s) of the passage. Use your own words as far as possible.Let the Youth Speak UpThe Global Youth Empowerment Foundation (GYEF) is a leading organization that helps young people share their ideas and solutions for a better world. This group is especially important today, as it helps young people get involved in making changes in areas like the economy, society, and the environment. Their main project, “Voices of Tomorrow,” invites young people from different places to come up with creative ways to solve big global issues.For example, Anna Dobrenkov from Russia suggested creating a digital link between countries to share new ideas and business opportunities. This idea came from seeing how technology can bring people and countries closer together. The “Voices of Tomorrow” effort is part of a bigger project called the Global Development Exchange (GDX), which aims to meet sustainable development goals. It has inspired young people from more than 60 countries to propose ideas for things like environmental technology and better healthcare.Yu Yunquan, a leader in world studies, stressed the value of young people taking part in world decision-making, encouraging them to share their fresh thoughts and creativity. Damaris Carlos from Peru made an impactful proposal based on her community’s health challenges, emphasizing the need for countries to work together more closely in health matters.The campaign also focuses on reducing the digital gap, pushing for platforms that allow young people to fight for change and share their stories. Recently, they talked about creating a cloud-based healthcare system to help countries share medical resources, showing GYEF’s belief in working together for better growth and support.In short, GYEF and “Voices of Tomorrow” show how young people’s enthusiasm and new ideas can lead to a world that’s more fair and sustainable. This initiative keeps inspiring future leaders to imagine a world where progress and equality arereal._____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________52. 这项新政策对员工和公司都大有裨益。

广东实验中学2015—2016学年（上）高三级阶段考（二）英语本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卷上。

2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。

3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在另发的答题卷各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液.不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

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第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AGive it five minutesI used to be a hothead. Whenever anyone said anything, I’d think of a way to disagree. I’d push back hard if something didn’t fit my world-view.It’s like I had to be first with an opinion — as if being first meant something. But what it really meant was that I wasn’t thinking hard enough about the problem. The faster you re act, the less you think. Not always, but often.This came to a head back in 2007. I was speaking at the Business Innovation Factory conference in Providence, RI. So was Richard Saul Wurman. After my talk Richard came up to introduce himself and compliment my talk. That was very generous of him. He certainly didn’t have to do that.And what did I do? I pushed back at him about the talk he gave. While he was making his points on stage, I was taking an inventory of the things I didn’t agree with. And when pres ented with an opportunity to speak with him, I quickly pushed back at some of his ideas. I must have seemed like such an asshole.His response changed my life. It was a simple thing. He said “Man, give it five minutes.” I asked him what he meant by that? H e said, it’s fine to disagree, it’s fine to push back, it’s great to have strong opinions and beliefs, but give my ideas some time to set in before you’re sure you want to argue against them. “Five minutes” represented “think”, not react. He was totally ri ght. I came into the discussion looking to prove something, not learn something.This was a big moment for me.Richard has spent his career thinking about these problems. He’s given it 30 years. And I gaveit just a few minutes. Now, certainly he can be wr ong and I could be right, but it’s better to think deeply about something first before being so certain you’re right.There’s also a difference between asking questions and pushing back. Pushing back means you already think you know. Asking questions means you want to know. Ask more questions.Learning to think first rather than react quick is a life-long pursuit. It’s tough. I still get hot sometimes when I shouldn’t. But I’m really enjoying all the benefits of getting better.If you aren’t sure why this i s important, think about this quote from Jonathan Ive regarding Steve Jobs’ reverence(respect) for ideas:And just as Steve loved ideas, and loved making stuff, he treated the process of creativity with a rare and a wonderful reverence. You see, I think he better than anyone understood that while ideas ultimately can be so powerful, they begin as fragile, barely formed thoughts, so easily missed, so easily compromised, so easily just squished.That’s deep. Ideas are fragile. They often start powerless. They’re barely there, so easy to ignore or skip or miss.There are two things in this world that take no skill: 1. Spending other people’s money and 2. Dismissing an idea.Dismissing an idea is so easy because it doesn’t involve any work. You can scoff at it. You can ignore it. You can puff some smoke at it. That’s easy. The hard thing to do is protect it, think about it, let it marinate, explore it, riff on it, and try it. The right idea could start out life as the wrong idea.So next time you hear something, or someone, talk about an idea, pitch an idea, or suggest an idea, give it five minutes. Think about it a little bit before pushing back, before saying it’s too hard or it’s too much work.Those things may be true, but there may be another truth in there too: It may be worth it.1. Which of the following best describes the word hothead from the first paragraph?A. SupportiveB. FastC. NervousD. Aggressive2. What did the author do while Richard was talking in the business conference?A. He kept notes for things that he did not agree with.B. He pushed Richard and beat him.C. He was preparing for his own speech.D. He was getting ready to compliment him.3. Which of the following is the reason for quoting Jonathan Ive?A. The author thinks Steve Jobs is the best when it comes to creativity.B. The author is inspired by Steve Job's attitude towards new ideas.C. The author respects Steve Job because he is creative and he likes ideas.D. The author thinks Steve Job has ideas that are strong and powerful and are hard to miss.4. What is the core argument that the author put forward?A. Dismissing ideas is an effortless thing to do so you should always protect ideas carefully.B. The right idea always starts from a wrong idea and you need to protect it from beingdismissed.C. One should be careful when it comes to judge a new idea.D. Every idea, whether powerful or fragile, deserves five minutesBBats are impressive creatures. They are known to carry dangerous diseases like SARS without getting sick.So researchers wanted to know: How do bats fight off so many deadly diseases? Learning their secret could help doctors better treat humans who have these diseases, therefore saving millions of lives.To solve this problem, a team of researchers from Australia and China analyzed bat DNA. The scientists studied two kinds of bats—the Australian megabat, known as the flying fox, and the Chinese microbat. The scientists then arranged the bat genome (基因组) in order by comparing their DNA.The researchers now think that the special immunity (免疫性) to illness that bats have may be connected to their ability to fly.Bats are the only mammals (哺乳动物) that can truly fly. Flying uses up a lot of energy. The energy burned for flying produces something in the animal called free radicals (自由基). Free radicals can damage DNA and lead to diseases such as cancer.However, bats are not affected by free radicals produced during flight. The reason is that bats carry special genes to repair any damaged DNA.Scientists th ink that because bats fly and produce free radicals, they’ve evolved to carry genes that shaped their special immune system.“We’re thinking that the evolution of flight led to a sort of effect, influencing not only the immune system but also things like a ging and cancer,” says Chris Cowled, of the Australian Animal Health Laboratory. “We think we’ve really found something special.”Researchers believe that this discovery might one day be key to helping humans fight diseases such as cancer that attack the immune system and damage DNA.5. What’s true about bats according to the passage?A. They carry many deadly diseases like SARS so it’s easy for them to get sick.B. Bats are the only animals that can tell directions easily.C. Bats are among the mammals that can truly fly.D. Researchers studied bats to help save people.6. According to researchers, bats can fight off many deadly diseases mainly because ________.A. they have developed special immune system through evolutionB. they are able to fly, which burns a lot of energyC. free radicals in their bodies can damage DNA and cause diseasesD. they carry no special genes to repair damaged DNA7. The passage is mainly about ________.A. bats and dangerous diseasesB. bats and their special immune systemC. free radicals and immune systemD. ways to cure cancerCThroughout history there have always been people who can make other people laugh. Early clowns (小丑) often both annoyed and delighted audiences with their comments and songs. They were not the si lent performers seen in today’s circus rings (马戏场). Clowns lost their voices when the large three-ring circuses made it impossible for the audience to hear them.Circus clowns give performances in various ways. Walk-around clowns use an animal or something as part of their performance. A carpet clown moves around, talking with the audience and performing while the acts change in the rings. Then there are acrobatic clowns, riding clowns, juggling clowns and others.Everything a clown does looks easy, but it’s not. Making people laugh can be hard work. Clowns must be in good physical condition to prevent injuries. Each funny move is carefully timed and well-practiced. Most clowns have also been trained as acrobats, jugglers or aerial artists, and many include such skills into their acts.Generally, there are three categories of circus clowns—whiteface, auguste and character. Each has a special makeup style and costume. Each has a typical act as well.The neat whiteface is usually a strict, in-charge character who sets up the punch line (the point of a joke) for the joke with a partner who is typically an auguste. His facial features are neatly detailed in red or black, and his costumes look so loose with a ruffle around the neck.Auguste clown got his name from a German nickname for someone who is clumsy. The auguste wears light-colored makeup, but white is used around the mouth and eyes, and there’s a big red nose. This clown performs a great deal of humor. An oversized suit or baggy trousers allow free movement for all the clumsy acts. He also wears big shoes.Character clowns perform as different personalities—cowboys, grandmothers or concert conductors. The most famous character clown, however, is the tramp. Tramps wear different styles of makeup and torn costumes. Some tramp clowns are happy-go-lucky. Others are extremely sad. Still others act like gentlemen who just happen to be out of money.Clowns have a long and interesting history and use serious techniques. However, the children and adults at the cir cus don’t need to know these facts to get ready for fun when they hear “Bring in the clowns!”8. According to the Paragraph 1, why did clowns lose their voices?A. Because they wanted to avoid annoying audiences.B. Because there were only a few audiences in the ring.C. Because audiences often spoke louder than clowns.D. Because they could not be heard in the three-ring circuses.9. If a clown is dressed in baggy clothing, which type of clown does he belong to?A. The auguste or the whitefaceB. The whiteface or the characterC. The auguste or the characterD. The riding clown or the tramp10. What makes the character clowns different?A. He plays a leading role in performances.B. He wears more attractive make-up.C. He performs in a more funny way.D. He acts in different characters.11. What is the passage mainly about?A. The long history of clowns.B. Varied opinions on clowns.C. Some basic facts about clowns.D. Three different types of clowns.DCan you be too beautiful? It is hardly a problem that most of us have to bother — as much as we might like to dream that it were the case.Yet the blessings and curses of beauty have been a long-standing interest in psychology. Do those blessed with shiny faces and an attractive body live in a cloud of appreciation — or does it sometimes pay to be ordinary?Combing through decades of findings, social psychologists Lisa Slattery Walker and Tonya Frevert at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte have reviewed all the evidence to date and their conclusions are not what you might expect.At the most basic level, beauty might be thought to carry a kind of halo(光环) around it; we see that someone has one good quality, and by association, our deep mind may assume that they have other good ones too.Even in the courts, a pleasing appearance can work its magic. Attractive criminals are likely to get less strict sentences, or to escape punishment entirely; attractive plaintiffs(原告), meanwhile, are more likely to win their case and get bigger financial settlements. “It’s an effect seen everywhere,” says Walker.But if beauty pays in most circumstances, there are still situations where it can have opposite results. While attractive men may be considered better leaders, for instance, hidden sexist prejudices(偏见) can work against attractive women, making them less likely to be hired for high-level jobs that require power. And as you might expect, good-looking people of both sexes run into envy — one study found that if you are interviewed by someone of the same sex, they may be less likely to employ you if they judge that you are more attractive than they are.More worryingly, being beautiful or handsome could harm your medical care. We tend to link good looks to health, meaning that illnesses are often taken less seriously when they affect the good-looking. When treating people for pain, for instance, doctors tend to take less care over the more attractive people.And the bubble of beauty can be a somewhat lonely place. One study in 1975, for instance, found that people tend to move further away from a beautiful woman on the pathway — perhaps as amark of respect, but still making interaction more distant. “Attractiveness can convey more power over visible space —but that in turn can make others feel they can’t approach that person,” says Frevert. Interestingly, the online dating website OKCupid recently reported that people with the most beautiful pictures are less likely to find dates than those with less perfect pictures.Ultimately, Frevert points out that focusing too much on your appearance can itself be harmful if it creates stress and anxiety —even for those already blessed with good looks. “If you are crazy about attractiveness, it may affect your experience and interactions,” she says. It’s an outdated saying, but no amount of beauty can make up for a bad personality. As the writer Dorothy Parker put it so elegantly: “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone.”12. From paragraph 1, we can learn that _______.A. some may be bothered by their unattractive appearanceB. most people are not afraid of being too beautifulC. we might always dream about being bothered by othersD. being too beautiful can be a problem bothering everyone13. Which is the benefit for beautiful people?A. An attractive plaintiff has more chances to get away with punishment.B. Women with pleasing appearance will always be considered as better leaders.C. Good-looking people are often regarded as having many good qualities.D. Beautiful criminals are more likely to persuade the judge and win the case.14. What can be inferred from OKCupid’s finding?A. People with perfect pictures will find dates sooner or later.B. Less attractive women are lonely because of their appearances.C. We may feel more excited to approach those with attractive appearances.D. Don’t use perfect pictures when trying to find dates online.15. What might be the best title for the passage?A. Negative Sides of BeautyB. Sexist PrejudiceC. Blessed with BeautyD. Beauty vs Ugliness第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2022届高三模拟考试英语试卷2021.11阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AChimps(黑猩猩) will cooperate in certain ways, like gathering in war parties to protect their territory. But beyond the minimum requirements as social beings, they have little instinct (本能) to help one another. Chimps in the wild seek food for themselves. Even chimp mothers regularly decline to share food with their children. Who are able from a young age to gather their own food.In the laboratory, chimps don’t naturally share food either. If a chimp is put in a cage where he can pull in one plate of food for himself or, with no great effort, a plate that also provides food for a neighbor to the next cage, he will pull at random ---he just doesn’t care whether his neighbor gets fed or not. Chimps are truly selfish.Human children, on the other hand are extremely corporative. From the earliest ages, they decide to help others, to share information and to participate a achieving common goals. The psychologist Michael Tomasello has studied this cooperativeness in a series of expensive with very young children. He finds that if babies aged 18 months see an worried adult with hands full trying to open a door, almost all will immediately try to help.There are several reasons to believe that the urges to help, inform and share are not taught .but naturally possessed in young children. One is that these instincts appear at a very young age before most parents have started to train children to behave socially. Another is that the helping behaviors are not improved if the children are rewarded. A third reason is that social intelligence.Develops in children before their general cognitive（认知的）skills,at least when compared with chimps..In tests conducted by Tomtasell, the children did no better than the chim ps on the physical world tests, but were considerably better at understanding the social worldThe cure of what children’s minds have and chimps’ don’t in what Tomasello calls what. Part of this ability is that they can infer what others know or are thinking. But that, even very young children want to be part of a shared purpose. They actively seek to be part of a “we”, a group that intends to work toward a shared goal.1. What can we learn from the experiment with chimps?A. Chimps seldom care about others’ interests.B. Chimps tend to provide food for their children.C. Chimps like to take in their neighbors’ food.D. Chimps naturally share food with each other.2. Michael Tomasello’s tests on young children indicate that they____.A. have the instinct to help othersB. know how to offer help to adultsC. know the world better than chimpsD. trust adults with their hands full3. The passage is mainly about ____.A. the helping behaviors of young childrenB. ways to train children’s shared intentionalityC. cooperation as a distinctive human natureD. the development of intelligence in children【答案】1.A 2.A 3.C BWhy College Is Not HomeThe college years are supposed to be a time for important growth in autonomy(自主性) and the development of adult identity. However, now they are becoming an extended period of adolescence, during which many of today’s students are not shouldered with adult responsibilities.For previous generations, college was decisive break from parental control; guidance and support needed help from people of the same age and from within. In the past two decades, however, continued connection with and dependence on family, thanks to cellphones, email and social media, have increased significantly. Some parents go so far as to help with coursework. Instead of promoting the idea of college as a passage from the shelter of the family to autonomy and adult responsibility, universities have given in to the idea that they should provide the same environment as that of the home.To prepare for increased autonomy and responsibility, college needs to be a time of exploration and experimentation. This process involves “trying on ” new ways of thinking about oneself both intellectually(在思维方面) and personally. While we should provide “safe spaces” within colleges, we must also make it safe to express opinions and challenge majority views. Intellectual growth and flexibility are fostered on debate and questioning. Learning to deal with the social world is equally important. Because a college community(群体) differs from the family, many students will struggle to find a sense of belonging. If students rely on administrators to regulate their social behavior and thinking pattern, they are not facing the challenge of finding an identity within a larger and complex community.Moreover, the tendency for universities to monitor and shape student behavior runs up against another characteristic of young adults: the response to being controlled by their elders. If acceptable social behavior is too strictly defined(规定) and controlled, the insensitive or aggressive behavior that administrators are seeking to minimize may actually be encouraged.It is not surprising that young people are likely to burst out, particularly when there are reasons to do so. Our generation once joined hands and stood firm at times of national emergency. What is lacking today is the conflict between adolescent’s desire for autonomy and their understanding of an unsafe world. Therefore, there is the desire for their dorms to be replacement homes and not places to experience intellectual growth.Every college discussion about community values, social climate and behavior should include recognition of the developmental importance of student autonomy and self-regulation, of the necessary tension between safety and self-discovery.4.What’s the author’s att itude toward continued parental guidance to college students?A. SympatheticB. DisapprovingC. SupportiveD. Neutral5.The underlined word “passage” in Paragraph 2 means.A. changeB. choiceC. textD. extension6.According to the author, what role should college play?A. to develop a shared identity among studentsB. to define and regulate students’ social behaviorC. to provide a safe world without tension for studentsD. t o foster students’ intellectual and personal development7.Which of the following shows the development of ideas in the passage?【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. CCHollywood’s theory that machines with evil(邪恶) minds will drive armies of killer robots is just silly. The real problem relates to the possibility that artificial intelligence(AI) may become extremely good at achieving something other than what we really want. In 1960 a well-known mathematician Norbert Wiener, who founded the field of cybernetics（把握论）, put it this way: “If we use, to achieve ou r purposes, a mechanical agency with whose operation we cannot effectively interfere(干预), we had better be quite sure that the purpose put into the machine is the purpose which we really desire.”A machine with a specific purpose has another quality, one that we usually associate with living things: a wish to preserve its own existence. For the machine, this quality is not in-born, nor is it something introduced by humans; it is a logical consequence of the simple fact that the machine cannot achieve its original purpose if it is dead. So if we send out a robot with the single instruction of fetching coffee, it will have a strong desire to secure success by disabling its own off switch or even killing anyone who might interfere with its task. If we are not careful, then, we could face a kind of global chess match against very determined, super intelligent machines whose objectives conflict with our own, with the real world as the chessboard.The possibility of entering into and losing such a match should concentrate the minds of computer scientists. Some researchers argue that we can seal the machines inside a kind of firewall, using them to answer difficult questions but never allowing them to affect the real world. Unfortunately, that plan seems unlikely to work: we have yet to invent a firewall that is secure against ordinary humans, let alone super intelligent machines.Solving the safety problem well enough to move forward in AI seems to be possible but not easy. There are probably decades in which to plan for the arrival of super intelligent machines. But the problem should not be dismissed out of hand, as it has been by some AI researchers. Some argue that humans and machines can coexist as long as they work in teams—yet that is not possible unless machines share the goals of humans. Others say we can just “switch them off” as if super intelligent machines are too stupid to think of that possibility. Still others think that super intelligent AI will never happen. On September 11, 1933, famous physicist Ernest Rutherford stated, with confidence, “Anyone who expects a source of power in the transformation of these atoms is talking moonshine.” However, on September 12, 1933, physicist Leo Szilard invented the neutron-induced(中子诱导) nuclear chain reaction.8. Paragraph 1 mainly tells us that artificial intelligence may .A. run out of human controlB. satisfy human’s real desiresC. command armies of killer robotsD. work faster than a mathematician9.Machines with specific purposes are associated with living things partly because they might be able to .A. prevent themselves from being destroyedB achieve their original goals independentlyC. do anything successfully with given ordersD. beat humans in international chess matches10.According to some researchers, we can use firewalls to .A. help super intelligent machines work betterB. be secure against evil human beingsC. keep machines from being harmedD. avoid robots’ affecting th e world11.What does the author think of the safety problem of super intelligent machines?A. It will disappear with the development of AI.B. It will get worse with human interference.C. It will be solved but with difficulty.D. It will stay for a decade.【答案】8. A 9. A 10. D 11. CDA build-it-yourself solar still（蒸馏器）is one of the best ways to obtain drinking water in areas where the liquid is not readily available. Developed by two doctors in the U. S. Department of Agri culture, it’s an excellent water collector. Unfortunately, you must carry the necessary equipment with you, since it’s all but impossible to find natural substitutes. The only components required, though, are a 5＇ 5＇sheet of clear or slightly milky plastic, six feet of plastic tube, and a container— perhaps just a drinking cup — to catch the water. These pieces can be folded into a neat little pack and fastened on your belt.To construct a working still, use a sharp stick or rock to dig a hole four feet across and three feet deep. Try to make the hole in a damp area to increase the water catcher’s productivity. Place your cup in the deepest part of the hole. Then lay the tube in place so that one end rests all the way in the cup and the rest of the line runs up — and out — the side of the hole.Next, cover the hole with the plastic sheet, securing the edges of the plastic with dirt and weighting the sheet’s center down with a rock. The plastic should now form a cone(圆锥体) with 45-degree-angled sides. The low point of the sheet must be centered directly over, and no more than three inches above, the cup.The solar still works by creating a greenhouse under the plastic. Ground water evaporates (蒸发) and collects on the sheet until small drops of water form, run down the material and fall off into the cup. When the container is full, you can suck the refreshment out through the tube, and won’t have to break down the still every time you need a drink.12. What do we know about the solar still equipment from the first paragraph?A. It’s delicate.B. It’s expensive.C. It’s complex.D. It’s portable.13. What does the underlined phrase “the water catcher” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. The tube.B. The still.C. The hole.D. The cup.14. What’s the last step of constructing a working solar still?A. Dig a hole of a certain size.B. Put the cup in place.C. Weight the sheet’s center down.D. Cover the hole with the plastic sheet.15. When a solar still works, drops of water come into the cup form.A. the plastic tubeB. outside the holeC. the open airD. beneath the sheet【答案】12.D 13. B 14. C 15. D其次节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2024-2025学年辽宁省实验中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题(含听力）1. Which language can Robert speak well?A．Russian. B．German. C．French.2. What are the speakers probably talking about?A．A tour. B．A movie. C．A friend.3. What is the time now?A．About 10:05. B．About 10:10. C．About 10:15.4. Where is the woman?A．On a flight. B．In China. C．At home.5. What does the man own?A．The flat. B．The car. C．The furniture.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6. What does the woman say about buying the car?A．She doesn’t like the car.B．The price is not reasonable.C．She doesn’t have enough money.7. Why does the man want to talk with the manager?A．To get the price down another $500.B．To get the price down another $1,000.C．To get the price down another $2,000.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8. What will the speakers probably do in the morning?B．Go to the local beach. C．Eat in the restaurant.A．Go to the amusementpark.9. Where is the Natural History Museum?A．Near the beach. B．Next to the restaurant. C．By the amusement park.10. What does the woman think of watching the sun go down?A．It’s relaxing.B．It’s wonderful.C．It’s impossible.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2024届高三第二次学业质量评价（T8联考）英语试题八校：（广东实验中学、东北育才中学、石家庄二中、华中师大一附中、西南大学附中、南京师大附中、湖南师大附中、福州一中）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。

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1.Why is the man late for work?A.He repaired his clock.B.The clock didn’t ring.C.He experimented unsuccessfully.2.How will the woman get her health report?A.She will get it after work.B.The man will send it to her.C.Her sister will get it for her.3.What does the man want to do?A.See a doctor.B.Deliver a speech.C.Keep a frog.4.Where can the woman get the bus information?A.From the apartment.B.From the bus stop.C.From the local library.5.When will the man leave?A.In the morning.B.In the afternoon.C.In the evening.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。

合肥一中2024-2025学年第一学期高三年级教学质量检测生物学科试卷时长：75分钟分值：100分一、单项选择题（每题3分，共45分）1．诺如病毒（NoV）是一种单链RNA病毒，由NoV引起的急性肠胃炎主要表现有发热、胃痛、恶心和水样便等症状；肺炎支原体（MP）是一种可以独立存活的最小原核微生物，由MP引起的肺炎症状主要有咳嗽、咳痰、胸痛等症状。

关于致病病原体叙述正确的是（）A．NoV与MP是生命系统中最小的结构层次B．NoV与MP的遗传物质都由4种核苷酸构成，都含C、H、O、N、P五种元素C．NoV与动物细胞的最主要区别是有无以核膜包被的细胞核D．上述病原体蛋白质的合成都在宿主细胞的核糖体上进行2．祁门红茶是一种非常著名的徽茶，其采制工艺十分精细，通过采摘茶树特定部位的芽叶作原料，经过萎凋、揉捻、发酵，使芽叶由绿色变成紫铜红色，最后进行文火烘焙至干。

下列关于祁门红茶的叙述，不正确的是（）A．制茶工艺中，“萎凋”过程中茶叶细胞失去的是自由水B．制茶工艺中，“揉捻”的作用是破坏茶叶细胞结构，使细胞内容物渗出C．徽茶中富含的茶多酚（一种生物碱）主要分布在茶叶细胞的细胞液中D．Mg、Fe、Zn等都属于组成茶叶细胞的微量元素3．日前，奶茶文化风靡全国，研究表明，奶茶含有高浓度的果糖、乳化剂、甜味剂甚至含有少量的反式脂肪酸。

反式脂肪酸在机体内不易分解，如果摄入过量，则会诱发心血管疾病，甚至影响中枢神经系统。

以下分析错误的是（）A．长期大量饮用奶茶会使过剩的糖类转化为脂肪导致肥胖B．反式脂肪酸在机体内不易被分解与机体内没有分解反式脂肪酸的酶有关C．加热后奶茶中的蛋白质变性，不可以用双缩脲试剂鉴定其是否含有蛋白质D．在检测奶茶是否含有脂质时不使用显微镜也可以得出结论4．2024年诺贝尔化学奖颁发给两位在蛋白质的结构预测等方面做出突出贡献的科学家。

下列关于蛋白质的说法，错误的是（）A．性激素可以调节生殖细胞的形成和生殖器官的发育，体现了蛋白质的调节功能B．肌肉、头发、羽毛、蛛丝等的有机物成分主要是蛋白质C．作为手术缝合线的胶原蛋白被分解成氨基酸才可以被人体吸收D．溶酶体中的水解酶，正常情况下不会破坏溶酶体膜5．下列有关实验方法的描述合理的是（）A．人体肌肉细胞无氧呼吸的产物可使溴麝香草酚蓝溶液由蓝变绿再变黄B．制作细胞有丝分裂装片时，洋葱根尖解离后可直接使用甲紫溶液染色C．在探究温度对淀粉酶活性影响的实验中，可选择斐林试剂对结果进行检测D．适当浓度蔗糖溶液处理新鲜黑藻叶装片，可先后观察到细胞质流动与质壁分离现象6．线粒体的两种分裂方式如图所示，在正常情况下进行中区分裂。

2024年广东省华南师大附中、实验中学、广雅中学、深圳中学英语高三第一学期期末质量检测试题注意事项1．考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。

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第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。

3．考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．I am sure that the girl you are going to meet is more beautiful_______ than in her pictures.A．in nature B．in movement C．in the flesh D．in the mood2．The possibility that Frank was lying ______ through my mind.A．swallowed B．masked C．flashed3．E-shopping, when properly _____ ,can save us a lot of time and energy.A．done B．doing C．to do D．is done4．Hard work，along with dedicated revolutionary spirit is the fundamental guarantee of success，which is ________ we should learn from the pioneers participating in the Long March.A．that B．whatC．where D．how5．goes up must come down, and gasoline prices are coming down fast in some parts of America.A．WhereB．WhatC．WhichD．That6．—I got beaten in the first round in the contest. I am feeling depressed.—Cheer up! You have to ________ yourself ________ to have the last laugh. A．open; up B．pick; up C．knock; up D．do; up7．When in trouble，remember to stay calm，and everything will well．A．turn back B．turn up C．turn down D．turn out8．Thinking that her daughter was doing her homework ,the mother left the room,_________.A．quickly and gentle B．quick and gentleC．quickly and gently D．quick and gently9．— Thank you very much for giving me a hand when I was in trouble.—Don’t mention it. I only did what anyone else _______ in my place.A．must do B．could have doneC．would do D．can have done10．Could I speak to__________ is in charge of International Sales please?A．who B．whatC．whoever D．whatever11．--- Why didn’t you help the little boy?--- Oh, he had struggled to his feet ______ I could run over and offered any help. A．before B．afterC．when D．since12．In contrast with the liberal social climate of the present, traditions in the past were relatively ______.A．competitive B．comprehensiveC．creative D．conservative13．We were sad to learn that several students were by a car yesterday.A．hit out B．knocked overC．run across D．picked up14．I had hoped to take a holiday this year but I wasn’t able to ______.A．get away B．drop in C．check out D．hold on 15．He has no idea what the book is about．He have read it very carefully．A．needn’t B．shouldn’t C．can’t D．mustn’t16．—What do you think of the newly-released film Capernaum?—It touched my heart deeply. But for your recommendation I _________ it.A．had missed B．would miss C．would have missed D．must have missed 17．The part in the film Rio _______ the two birds escaped from the crashing plane made some of the audience give a cry.A．which B．who C．where D．whom18．The girl is sure to become a good actress __________ she gets the right training. A．until B．if C．although D．unless19．At the end of the historic area，Wilmington displayed its ________ as a working port city：large ware-houses and a few other dated office buildings．A．achievement B．reputationC．character D．standard20．Kimberly ______ an article, so don’t disturb her.A．would write B．writes C．wrote D．is writing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。