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2021高考英语二轮总练习阅读理解精选〔05〕及解析ATwo brothers, Herbert and James, lived with their mother and a cat named Edgar. James was particularly devoted to the cat, and when he had to leave town for several days, he left Herbert careful instructions about the pet’s c are. At the end of his first day away, James telephoned his brother, “How is Edgar〞“Edgar is dead.〞 Herbert answered. There was a pause. Then James said, “Herbert, you’re insensitive (漠然旳). You know how close I was to Edgar. You should have broken the news to me slowly. When I asked about Edgar tonight, you should have said, ‘Edgar’s on the roof , but I have called the fire department to get him down.’ And tomorrow when I called, you could have said the firemen were having trouble getting Edgar down, but you were hopeful they would succeed. Then when I called the third time, you could have told me that the firemen have done their best, but unfortunately Edgar had fallen off the roof and was at the veterinarian’s (兽医站). Then when I called the last time, you could have said that although everything possible had been done for Edgar, he had died. That’s the way a sensitive man would hav e told me about Edgar. And, oh, before I forget,〞James added, “how is mother〞“Oh,〞Herbert said, pausing for a moment, “She’s on the roof.〞56. James telephoned his brother at the end of his first day away because he wanted to know ___.A. what he was doingB. whether he was goodC. whether the cat was goodD. where his mother was57. Why did James say his brother was insensitiveA. Because he told him the news directly.B. Because he killed their pet.C. Because his mother was on the roof.D. Because he missed the truth about the cat.58. From the last paragraph of the passage, we can know that the mother was probably_____.A. on the roofB. ill or even deadC. repairing the houseD. playing gamesBRock and roll music developed in the United States in the early nineteen-fif ties. It was based on the music called rhythm and blues that was performed by African American musicians.Early rock and roll singers developed their own kinds of music. Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan were the most popular rock and roll musicians in the early 1960’s. All were American. Then, in 1964, a new rock and roll group from England invaded America: the Beatles.Some people say the Beatles’ music shook America like an earthquake. The Beatles changed rock and roll forever. Their early songs were influenced by American rock and roll musicians, including Chuck Berry. But the Beatles looked different and sounded different from any musical group be-fore them.The Beatles released their first album in the United States in 1964, when all of the top five records in America were b y the Beatles. In 1967, they released an album called “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.〞 It was one of the first “concept〞 albums. That is, all the songs were linked by a common story or idea. The popularity of the Beatles led the way for more rock and roll bands from England to become popular in America. The Rolling Stones was the most important of these bands. The Rolling Stones is one of the few groups from the 1960’s that is still performing and recording today. In 1965, the group recorded one of its most famous songs, “Satisfaction〞.The musical instrument most linked to rock and roll is the guitar. Experts say Jimi Hendrix was one of the most influential guitar players in rock and roll during the late 1960’s. His “Purple Haze〞 was liked by many people.By the 1970’s, rock and roll music became known as rock music. It expanded into many new forms. For example, there was country rock, hard rock, acid rock, and heavy metal rock. Punk rock, jazz rock, and glitter rock.In the mid dle 1970’s, experts say rock music regained some of the energy of early rock and roll. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band became popular with their album “Born to Run〞. Springsteen’s music was like the lively rock and roll music of the early nineteen-sixties. Many of his songs were about social issues. He sang about the effects of unemployment and the war in Vietnam.59. The main topic of this passage is _______.A. the history of American musicB. the development of rock and roll musicC. the famous rock and roll groupsD. the new forms of rock and roll music60. Which of the following matches is NOT trueA. the Beatles — Chuck BerryB. the Rolling Stones — SatisfactionC. Jimi Hendrix — Purple HazeD. Bruce Springsteen — Born to Run61. Whose songs were mainly about social problems like unemployment and warA. Elvis Presley’s.B. Bob Dylan’s.C. Jimi Hendrix’s.D. Springsteen’s.62. From the passage, we can know that _______.A. one of the Rolling Stones’ albums was called “con cept〞B. the Beatles and the Rolling Stones became popular at the same timeC. rock and roll music had many different forms at the beginningD. rock and roll music probably came from African American musicCVilla Nicoletta, Genuine RelaxationSomewhere i n the world, there’s a place where stress isn’t allowed and peace and genuine relaxation are the only demands of the day. If you could go there, you would thoroughly enjoy yourself. There are not too many places in the world like this, but this is one of t hem. It’s luxurious. It’s ultra-private.Welcome to Villa NicolettaVilla Nicoletta is a 4-bedroom luxury villa and an oasis(绿洲) of rest and rejuvenation〔恢复活力〕in a land of unspoiled peace. Located on a 70-foot cliff overlooking the north shore of the island of St. Thomas and the pretty waters of Caret Bay, Villa Nicoletta offers the finest accommodations in the Caribbean for those seeking a vacation of elegance, peace and privacy. You’ll see how the sun blankets the landscape and water in shimmering brilliance by day and how the sky twinkles like billions of bright diamonds at night.Completed in 2000, the 3,300-square-foot Villa Nicoletta is fully equipped with state-of-the-art electronics.When you book Villa Nicoletta, you shall book the entire villa.Off Season: April 16 to December 14★4 bedrooms —＄5,700/week (8 people max)Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people ＄200/nightPeak Season: December 15 to April 15★4 bedrooms —＄6,300/week (8 people max)Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people ＄200/night63. The villa can be rented to a maximum of _______ people at a time.A. fiveB. eightC. thirteenD. ten64. If a family with 6 people spends a fortnight’s Christmas holiday in the villa,how much will they payA. ＄12,600.B. ＄15,400.C. ＄11,400.D. ＄13,200.65. Villa Nicoletta is most likely to be popular with tourists who _______.A. like adventureB. want to escape the noisy life of the cityC. enjoy the winter sportsD. seek excitement in the sea66. We can infer that _______.A. you can share the villa with other touristsB. the island of St. Thomas is famous for the ocean theme amusement parkC. fewer tourists stay in Villa Nicoletta in autumn than in springD. you can go in for extreme sports in Villa NicolettaDCan we give a hand to those endangered animals Yes, we may only do a little bit, but together our small actions add up to a lot.1. Protect wildlife habitat.Perhaps the greatest threat that faces many species is the widespread destruction of habitat. Cutting down forests, farming, and development all result in loss of wildlife habitat. In areas where rare species live, habitat destruction can quickly force a species to extinction. By protecting habitat, entire communities of animals can be protected together naturally. Parks and reserves are now all too often the only habitats that are left untouched by habitat destruction.2. Reduce the threat of inv asive (入侵旳) species.The spread of non-native species has greatly reduced native populations around the world. Invasive species compete with native species for resources (资源) and habitat. They can even prey on native species directly, forcing native species towards extinction.3. Place decals (贴花纸) on windows.It is reported that as many as one billion birds in the United States die each year because of collisions (碰撞) with windows. You can help reduce the number of collisions simply by placing decals on the windows in your home and office.4. Slow down when driving.Many native animals have to live in developed areas and this means they must move in human-living areas. One of the biggest obstacles (障碍) to them is that created by roads. Roads divide habitat and present a constant risk to any animal attempting to cross from one side to the other. So when you’re out and about, slow down and keep an eye out for wildlife.67. What would be the best title for this passageA. How animals go to extinctionB. The importance of protecting wildlifeC. What to do to help save wildlifeD. How to protect wildlife habitat68. By writing the underlined sentence, the writer means that _____.A. more parks and reserves should be builtB. we should have more habitats free of destructionC. there is a need for improvement in parks and re-servesD. parks and reserves are good examples of protecting wildlife69. People are advised to put decals on windows to _____.A. decorate the houses and beautify the environmentB. protect the windows from birds hittingC. attract more birds to make homes nearbyD. avoid birds hitting the windows by mistake70. The underlined phrase “prey on〞 in the passage means _____.A. drive awayB. live withC. kill for foodD. fight withETens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre.The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26 —funded with ￡ 2.5 million of taxpayers’ money —was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world，who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged.The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent shows. Attend ances reached 13.6 million in 2007，up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost ￡ 470 million.One theatre source criticized the Government’ s priorities(优先考虑旳事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’ t know why the Government’ s wasting money on this. The Young Vic, as The Times reported today，offers excellent performances at cheap prices.〞There was praise for the Government’ s plan from Dominic Cooke of t he Royal CourtTheatre, who said: “I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.〞Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds，first-come, first-served. It is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre.Mr. Burnham said: “A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’ s ‘not for th em’ . It’ s time to change this perception.〞Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, said: “The real issue is not ge tting enthusiastic children into the theatre，but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.〞71．Critics of the plan argued that________.A. the theatres would be overcrowdedB. it would be a waste of moneyC. pensioners wouldn’t get free ticketsD. the government wouldn’t be able to afford it72．According to the supporters, the plan should________.A. benefit the television industryB. focus on producing better playsC. help increase the sales of ticketsD. involve all the young people in England73．Which of the following is TRUE about the planA. Ninety five theatres have received funding.B. Everyone will get at least one free ticket.C. It may not benefit all the young people.D. Free tickets are offered once every day.74．We can infer from the passage that in England________.A. many plays are not for young peopleB. many young people don’ t like theatreC. people know little about the planD. children used to receive good arts education75．According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ________.A. controversialB. inspiringC. excitingD. unreasonable 参考答案。

2021年上海市青浦区华新中学高三英语测试题含解析一、选择题1. The old lady is said to have three children，two of ____studying abroad.A. whomB. themC. allD. who参考答案：B略2. __________ maths can be difficult to learn it is very useful to develop your thinkingA. WhileB. SinceC. AsD. For参考答案：A3. --- Sorry, it's already 6 o’clock. I have to be off for an appointment.---OK. ________.A. It couldn’t be betterB. You really have me thereC. Let’s call it a dayD. Take your time参考答案：C略4. Also when you write your goals in a particular way you are able to make yourself continuously ______ situations that will bring you nearer to your goal.A. aware ofB. worried aboutC. familiar withD. accustomed to参考答案：A略5. ______from the top of the tower,the mountain is a sea of trees.A. seen.B. seeing.C. have seen.D. to see参考答案：A6. It’s beyond description. Nowhere else in the world such a quiet, beautiful place.A. can there beB. you can findC. there canbe D. can find you参考答案：A7. This ticket _____ one adult and one child to the show.A. promisesB. entersC. admitsD. includes参考答案：C8. Of the two brothers, Bill is ______ younger one, and he is a quiet boy, ______ that most adults like very much.A. the; oneB. a ; the oneC. a; oneD. the ; the one参考答案：A略9. I agree to his suggestion __________ condition that he drops all charges.A. byB. inC. onD. to参考答案：9．C试题分析：句意：我同意他的建议，条件是他把所有的费用降低。

双语安徒生童话：TwoBrothers两兄弟ON one of the Danish islands， where oldThingstones， the seats of justice of ourforefathers， still stand in the cornfields，and hugetrees rise in the forests of beech， there lies a littletown whose low houses are covered with red tiles. Inone of these houses strange things were brewingover the glowing coals on the open hearth; therewas a boiling going on in glasses， and a mixing anddistilling，while herbs were being cut up and pounded in mortars. An elderly man looked after itall.“One must only do the right thing，” he said; “yes， the right—the correct thing. Onemust find out the truth concerning every created particle， and kee p to that.”In the room with the good housewife sat her two sons; they were still small， but hadGREat thoughts. Their mother， too，had always spoken to them of right and justice， andexhorted them to keep to the truth， which she said was the countenance of the Lord in thisworld.the elder of the boys looked roguish and enterprising. He took a delight in reading of theforces of nature， of the sun and the moon; no fairy tale pleased him so much. Oh， howbeautiful it must be， he thought， to go on voyages of discovery， or to find out how toimitate the wings of birds and then to be able to fly! Yes， to find that out was the rightthing. Father was right，and mother was right—truth holds the world together.the younger brother was quieter，and buried himself entirely in his books. When he readabout Jacob dressing himself in sheep-skins to personify Esau，and so to usurp his brother'sbirthright，he would clench his little fist in anger against the deceiver; when he read of tyrantsand of the injusticeand wickedness of the world， tears would come into his eyes，and he wasquite filled with the thought of the justice and truth which must and would triumph.One evening he was lying in bed， but the curtains were not yet drawn close，and the lightstreamed in upon him; he had taken his book into bed with him，for he wanted to finishreading the story of Solon. His thoughts lifted and carried him away a wonderful distance; itseemed to him as if the bed had become a ship flying along under full sail. Was he dreaming，or what was happening? It glided over the rolling waves and across the ocean of time， and tohim came the voice of Solon; spoken in a strange tongue， yet intelligible to him， he heardthe Danish motto：“By law the land is ruled.”the genius of the human race stood in the humble room，bent down over the bed andimprinted a kiss on the boy's forehead：“Be thou strong in fame and strong in the battle oflife! With truth in thy heart fly toward the land of truth!”the elder brother was not yet in bed; he was standing at the window looking out at themist which rose from the meadows. They were not elves dancing out there， as their old nursehad told him; he knew better—they were vapours which were warmer than the air， and that iswhy they rose. A shooting star lit up the sky，and the boy's thoughts passed in a second fromthe vapours of the earth up to the shining meteor. The stars gleamed in the heavens， and itseemed as if long golden threads hung down from them to the earth.“Fly with me，” sang a voice， which the boy heard in his heart. And the mighty genius ofmankind，swifter than a bird and than an arrow—swifter than anything of earthly origin—carried him out into space，where the heavenly bodies arebound together by the rays thatpass from star to star. Our earth revolved in the thin air， and the cities upon it seemed to lieclose to each other. Through the spheres echoed the words：“What is near， what is far， when thou art lifted by the mighty genius of mind?”And again the boy stood by the window，gazing out，whilst his younger brother lay inbed. Their mother called them by their names：“Anders Sandoe” and “Hans Christian.”Denmark and the whole world knows them—the two brothers Orsted.。

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When the last customer left KFC, it was already 10:30 pm. Adam, an 18-year-old college student, dragged himself home. He had been working at KFC for over a month that summer vacation.Entering his room, Adam found his younger brother Bill sitting on the edge of his bed with an uneasy expression on his face.“Sorry, Adam. I … I did something wrong,” Bill sprang up and said nervously.“What is it?”“This afternoon I sneaked (溜) out for a ride on your motorcycle and ac cidentally hit our neighbor Osman Brook’s car. I was so scared and I (I)hurried home in panic.”“Is the car seriously damaged?”“The left headlight got broken.”“It’s truly your fault and it’s really dangerous to ride a motorcycle at your age. Besides, it’s illegal,” Adam raised his voice, obviously annoyed. Hearing this, Bill lowered his head and bit his lips hard.“Anyway, it’s no use crying over spilt milk. I will deal with it tomorrow. Now you go to bed and have a good sleep.”The next morning when Adam got up, Bill was still sleeping soundly. Adam was more determined about what he ought to do as an elder brother.After breakfast, Adam took out all the money he had earned and went out of the house with it. In the yard he saw his motorcycle, on whose side the scratches (划痕) were clearly visible. Adam shook his head and sighed slightly. Then he squared his shoulders and quickened his pace to Osman’s house.When he arrived, he was welcomed by Osman’s wife Mary, who told him that Osman had gone to the garage to have his car repaired.“I have something important to tell him. Can I wait until he comes back?” Adam requested eagerly.“Of course. He should be home soon,” Mary invited Adam in, served him a cup of coffee and began chatting with him.After half an hour, the door opened and in came Osman. Having said hello to each other, Osman and Adam both sat down on the sofa.中文翻译：当最后一位顾客离开肯德基时，已经是晚上10点半了。

关于两兄弟的故事英语作文Once upon a time, in a small village, there were two brothers. One was named Jack, and the other was named Tom. Jack was the older brother, and he was always responsible and serious. On the other hand, Tom was the younger brother, and he was carefree and full of energy.One sunny day, the brothers decided to go on an adventure in the nearby forest. They packed their bags with some snacks and water, and off they went. As they walked deeper into the forest, they stumbled upon a hiddentreasure chest. Jack's eyes widened with excitement, but Tom couldn't contain his laughter. He thought it was a prank.The brothers opened the chest and found it filled with gold coins and precious jewels. Jack's serious face turned into a wide smile, while Tom's laughter turned into astonishment. They couldn't believe their luck. Theydecided to take the treasure home and share it with theirfamily.Back in the village, news spread quickly about the brothers' discovery. People came from far and wide to congratulate them and ask for a share of the treasure. Jack, being responsible, carefully divided the treasure amongtheir family members, ensuring everyone received a fair share. Tom, being carefree, enjoyed the attention andparties that followed.As time went by, the brothers realized that thetreasure had brought both joy and trouble. Some people became jealous and started spreading rumors about them. Others tried to manipulate them for their own gain. Jack, being serious, tried to protect their family from these negative influences, while Tom, being carefree, brushed off the rumors and continued to enjoy life.Despite the challenges, the brothers remained close and supported each other. Jack's responsible nature helped them make wise decisions, while Tom's carefree attitude brought laughter and joy to their lives. Together, they learned theimportance of family and the true meaning of happiness.In the end, the treasure was not the most valuable thing they gained from their adventure. It was the bond between the two brothers that grew stronger and the lessons they learned along the way. They realized that life is not just about wealth and material possessions, but about the love and support we have for each other. And so, their story became a tale of two brothers who found true treasure in their hearts.。

The Road Not TakenRobert FrostTwo roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth;Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally layIn leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way,I doubted if I should ever come back.I shall be telling this with a sighSomewhere ages and ages hence:Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference.1. What can you read from the poem named “The Road not Taken”?2. How do you like the choice made by the poet himself?3. Do you have the similar experiences or thoughts of life to share with us?The Two Brothers1 Two brothers set out on a journey together. At noon they lay down in a forest to rest. When they woke up they saw a stone lying next to them. There was something written on the stone, and they tried to make out what it was.2 "Whoever finds this stone," they read, "let him go straight into the forest at sunrise. In the forest a river will appear; let him swim across the river to the other side. There he will find a she-bear and her cubs. Let him take the cubs from her and run up the mountain with them, without once looking back. On the top of the mountain he will see a house, and in that house will he find happiness."3 When they had read what was written on the stone, the younger brother said:4 "Let us go together. We can swim across the river, carry off the bear cubs, take them to the house on the mountain, and together find happiness."5 "I am not going into the forest after bear cubs," said the elder brother, "and I advise you not to go. In the first place, no one can know whether what is written on this stone is the truth--perhaps it was written in jest. It is even possible that we have not read it correctly. In the second place, even if what is written here is the truth--suppose we go into the forest and night comes, and we cannot find the river. We shall be lost. And if we do find the river, how are we going to swim across it? It may be broad and swift. In the third place, even if we swim across the river, do you think it is an easy thing to take cubs away from a she-beer? She will seize us, and instead of finding happiness, we shall perish, and all for nothing. In the fourth place, even if we succeeded in carrying off the bear cubs, we could not run up a mountain without stopping to rest. And, most important of all, the stone does not tell us what kind of happiness we should find in that house. It may be that the happiness awaiting us there is not at all the sort of happiness we would want."6 "In my opinion," said the younger brother, "you are wrong. What is written on the stone could not have been put there without reason. And it is all perfectly clear. In the first place, no harm will come to us if we try. In the second place, if we do not go, someone else will read the inscription on the stone and find happiness, and we shall have lost it all. In the third place, if you do not make an effort and try hard, nothing in the world will succeed. In the fourth pace: I should not want it thought that I was afraid of anything."7 The elder brother answered him by saying: "The proverb says: 'In seeking great happiness small pleasures may be lost.' And also: 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.' "8 The younger brother replied: "I have heard: 'He who is afraid of the leaves must not go into the forest.' And also: 'Beneath a stone no water flows.' "9 Then the younger brother set off, and the elder brother remained behind.10 No sooner had the younger brother gone into the forest than he found the river, swam across it, and there on the other side was the she-beer, fast asleep. He took her cubs, and ran up the mountain without looking back. When he reached the top of the mountain the people came out to meet him with a carriage to take him into the city, where they made him their king.11 He ruled for five years. In the sixth year, another king, who was stronger than he, waged war against him. The city was conquered, and he was driven out.12 Again the younger brother became a wanderer, and he arrived one day at the house of the elder brother. The elder brother was living in a village and had grown neither rich nor poor. The two brothers rejoiced at seeing eachother, and at once began telling of all that had happened to them.13 "You see," said the elder brother, "I was right. Here I have lived quietly and well, while you, though you may have been a king, have seen a great deal of trouble."14 "I do not regret having gone into the forest and up the mountain," replied the younger brother. "I may have nothing now, but I shall always have something to remember, while you have no memories at all." Comprehension and Vocabulary1. Structural Information(Beginning of the story) Para. ( )~( ) Two brothers’ finding a stone in the forest on which there was so me _________________________.(Development of the story) Para. ( )~( ) The argument between the two brothers about ______________________. (Climax of the story) Para. ( )~( ) The __________ of the younger brother.(Ending of the story) Para. ( )~( ) The two brothers’ _____________ about their different ex perience.2. Content Information1. What did the two brothers find in the forest?2. What decisions did the two brothers make?3. What happened to the younger brother after going into the forest?4. Why did the younger brother became a wanderer five years later?5. How did the elder brother live during the five years?6. Did the younger brother regret having gone into the forest? Why?7. What did you learn from this story?3. Directions: The following is a summary of the story you have just read. Complete the summary by filling in the blanks according to the story.On a journey two brothers found a (1) ___________, on which there’s some inscription telling people how to find (2) __________. After reading the inscription the two brothers made (3) _________ decisions. While the (4) ___________ brother didn’t want to take a risk for various reasons the (5) _________ brother decided to go to the forest.No sooner had the younger brother gone into the forest than he found the (6) _________ and swan across it, and there on the other side was the (7) __________. He took her (8) _________, and ran up the mountain where people came out to meet him and made him their (9) _________. He ruled for (10) _______ years until he was finally (11) _________ out by another king who was stronger than him.At the same time, the elder brother was living in the village and had grown neither rich (12) _______ poor. The two brothers rejoiced at (13) __________ each other. The elder brother said that he had made the correct choice since he had been living quietly and well, but the younger brother had seen a lot of (14) _________ even though he had been a king. The younger brother replied that he did not (15) _________ having gone into the forest. He might have nothing then, but he would always have something to (16) ____________.4. Directions: Complete each of the following sentences with an appropriate word or phrase from the box.2). When ____________ on a long walk, always wear suitable boots.3). Later on, I _______ my decision not to take the job.4). I’m _________ love and happiness in my life.5). As she’s not here, I ________ she must have gone home.6). Can you __________ what he is saying?7). He is anxiously _________ the result of the medical tests.8). He waited in the line for two hours and all _________--there were no seats left.9). My letter received a(n) __________ reply.10). The Normans __________ England in 1066.。

兄弟英语读后感After reading the book "Brothers", I was deeply moved by the strong bond between the two brothers and the sacrifices they made for each other. The story of their love, loyalty, and bravery touched my heart and left a lasting impression on me.The author's vivid descriptions and powerfulstorytelling transported me to the world of the two brothers, and I felt as if I were experiencing their joys and sorrows alongside them. The hardships they faced and the challenges they overcame together made me reflect on the importance of family and the value of true friendship.The character development in the book was exceptional, and I found myself rooting for the brothers throughouttheir journey. Their unwavering support for each other, even in the face of adversity, was truly inspiring. It made me appreciate the relationships in my own life and the people who have always been there for me.The themes of sacrifice, love, and resilience resonated with me on a personal level, and I found myselfcontemplating the meaning of true brotherhood. The book made me realize the significance of standing by the ones we love and the impact it can have on our lives.Overall, "Brothers" is a powerful and poignant storythat left me feeling grateful for the relationships in my own life and reminded me of the importance of being therefor those who matter most. It's a book that I will carrywith me for a long time, and I highly recommend it to anyone who values the bonds of family and friendship.读完《兄弟》这本书后，我深受两兄弟之间的深厚情感所感动，以及他们为彼此所做的牺牲。

2023届湖南省岳阳市高三上学期一模英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Where the Wild Things areDurban,a great all-round destination in South Africa,is home to some of South Africa’s most diverse wildlife.There you can see an impressive array of wild animals in the flesh, from lions,leopards and elephants to endangered species.Durban KZN is now just a direct British Airways flight away—take a look at some of its most unforgettable wildlife experiences.Hluhluwe-iMfolozi ParkStart north of Durban at one of South Africa’s most celebrated national parks. Hluhluwe-iMfolozi really comes alive during the winter months,when many animals congregate(聚集)at the water sources.Both the Black uMfolozi and White uMfolozi rivers flow through here,and it’s your best chance to see the Big Five all in one place lions, leopards,elephants,buffalo and rhinos,both black and white.Guided morning walks can be booked ahead for an astonishingly reasonable E12-f15.Kosi BayIt is an appealing complex of coastal lakes and an estuary(河口)with a peaceful, unspoiled atmosphere.The lake system in particular is home to a wide range of creatures, such as hippos,flamingos,crocodiles and Zambezi sharks(common bull sharks).You’ll also find more than250bird species here,including the rare palm-nut vultures.Sodwana BayThe three-mile Mgobozeleni Trail in Sodwana Bay presents excellent opportunities for bird watching,taking you through picturesque coastal forest and grassland.Deep-sea fishing is also popular here,but to really make the most of Sodwana you have to try the snorkelling(带呼吸管潜水).Come outside of the summer holidays to avoid the rush and you’ll be rewarded with enchanting,technicolour undersea life.uMkhuze Game ReserveAt this point,you might be thinking,‘Well,this is all well and good,but where are the hyenas?’That itch can be(metaphorically)scratched at uMkhuze,where the screeching beasts congregate in the dense scrubland,along with rhinos and elephants.This reserve is also hometo more than400bird species.Again,guided walks can be booked in advance for₤10. 1．Birds are pointed out in the places EXCEPT_____A．Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park B．Kosi BayC．Sodwana Bay D．uMkhuze Game Reserve2．If tourists want to visit Sodwana Bay,which season is said to be avoided? A．Spring.B．Summer.C．Fall.D．Winter. 3．Guided walks in uMkhuze Game Reserve is worth_____A．₤12B．₤13C．₤15D．₤10Five years ago,Abhay and a group of his Grade10classmates at Seaquam Secondary School in British Columbia,Canada,made their first video call to the Arctic.On the other end of the line was Abhay’s23-year-old brother,Sukhmeet,a volunteer teaching assistant and his class at East Three Secondary in Inuvik,North-West Territories.The conversation started with typical teen small talk.But as the teens grew more comfortable,the chat turned serious.Students in Inuvik detailed the legacy or problem of residential schools for native students on their families,including stories of social problems and alcohol abuse.Seaquam kids shared how they felt helpless to do anything about the thrcat posed by the climate crisis.After both groups said their goodbyes,the brothers had an idea:what if the conversation, meant to expand the students’perspectives about life outside their hometowns,didn’t have to end?Students,they figured,could continue to benefit from bridging geographical and cultural differences.They called their organization Break The Divide.Today,it facilitates conversations and coordinates community action between youth all over the world.“It all starts with empathy,”Abhay says.The students at Seaquam used social media to spread the word about their mission to create eye-opening conversations,and Break The Divide helped them to start their own chapters,providing resources.Individual chapters are encouraged to connect with each other based on common big-topic interests,such as mental health,truth and reconciliation actions,and climate change.There are now over two dozen Break The Divide chapters located across Canada as well as at schools in China,Cambodia,South Africa and Bolivia.Hundreds of conversations later,the brothers are still optimistic that the core principle of Break The Divide empathy can play a central role in how youth tackle the issues that mattermost to them.“I hope that we can be part of creating a world where we are all listening to each other,”says Abhay.“Listening with an intent to learn and to change.”4．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A．The two brothers have taught in the same city for five years.B．The two brothers often make video calls instead of children.C．Teens from both sides had a friendly and deep conversation.D．The conversation was only concerned with typical teen small talk.5．Why did the two brothers call the organization Break the Divide?A．Students asked them to do so.B．They wanted to express sympathy.C．Break the Divide invited them to expand the students’perspectives.D．Students could continue to benefit from such interaction hopefully.6．Who is Break the Divide targeted at?A．Teachers in Canada.B．Families living in American countries. C．Teens in Inuvik.D．The youth around the world. 7．Where is the text probably taken from?A．Magazine.B．Scientific paper.C．Tourist guide.D．Autobiography.Alberto Conejo has not lived in China long,but his contributions are strongly felt not only in the area in which he works as an expert,but also in the construction of a more environmentally friendly world as a whole.One of the biggest problems facing humanity has to do with carbon dioxide emissions. In this sense,Conejo has made important contributions through his research to reduce energy consumption in steel production by using foamy slag(熔渣)as an insulator(绝缘体)in electric arc furnaces(电弧炉).As the steel industry is the one that emits the largest amount of carbon dioxide emissions in the world—around7percent“The work I did focused on optimizing the use of electrical energy and minimize energy losses,”he said.Conejo is not just any man.His dedication and work have earned him important recognition,but these achievements have not been without sacrifices.“During that time we traveled to many parts of China;we went to remote villages,climbed mountains,crossed rivers and lakes,and visited old towns and museums,”he recalled.Although Mexico“had almost everything,”there was something missing.For this reason, when the School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering at the University of Science and Technology Beijing(USTB)offered him a position as a researcher and professor under a six-year contract,the Mexican did not hesitate to take the flight.These efforts led him to be awarded the Chinese Government Friendship Award on September30last year,the highest distinction for foreigners who have made outstanding contributions to the cause of the country’s modernization,reform and opening up.Although he is aware of his achievements,Conejo does not hesitate to say that this is also the result of shared teamwork.“The only thing I can say is that there are no individual achievements,but the results of a collective effort because in everything we do we use previously developed knowledge.”8．What is the purpose of Conejo’s research?A．To minimize energy losses in electricity industry.B．To maximize the profit of steel industry in Mexico.C．To promote industrial collaboration between China and Mexico.D．To cut down energy consumption in steel production.9．What do the underlined word“optimize”mean in paragraph2.A．Pay close attention to.B．look out for.C．Make the best of.D．Give rise to.10．What can be inferred from Conejo’s words in the last paragraph?A．Individual dedication has nothing to do with his achievements.B．The team’s joint effort contributes to their accomplishments.C．If only they use previously developed knowledge they must make achievements. D．Individual achievements play a significant role in his career.11．What’s the best title of this article?A．Chinese Government Friendship Award-the highest distinction for foreigners. B．Award-Winning Mexican-low-carbon steel making professor.C．Carbon Dioxide Emissions-one of the biggest problems.D．Collective Effort-key to outstanding contributions.Teaching artificial intelligence to understand simple physics concepts,such as that one solid object can’t occupy the same space as another,could lead to more capable software thattakes less computational resources to train,say researchers at Deep Mind.Now,Luis Piloto at Deep Mind and his colleagues have created an AI called Physics Learning through Auto-encoding and Tracking Objects(PLATO)that is designed to understand that the physical world is composed of objects that follow basic physical laws.The researchers trained PLATO to identify objects and their interactions by using simulated(模拟的)videos of objects moving as we would expect,such as balls falling to the ground,rolling behind each other and bouncing off each other.They also gave PLATO data showing which pixels(像素)in every frame or photo belonged to each object.To test PLATO’s ability to understand five physical concepts,such as solidity,persistence(that an object doesn’t tend to vanish)and unchangingness(that an object tends to retain features like shape and colour),the researchers used another series of simulated videos.Some showed objects obeying the laws of physics,while others depicted ridiculous actions.They tasked PLATO to predict what would happen next in each video,and found that its predictions were reliably wrong for nonsensical videos,but usually correct for logical ones,suggesting the Al has an intuitive(直觉的)knowledge of physics.Piloto says the results show that an eccentric view of the world could give an Al a more generalized and adaptable set of abilities.“If you consider,for instance,all the different scenes that an apple might be in,”he says.“You don’t have to learn about an apple on a tree,versus an apple in your kitchen,versus an apple in the garbage.When you kind of separate the apple as its own thing,you’re in a better position to generalize how it behaves in new systems,in new contexts.It provides learning efficiency.”“This is somewhat like teaching a kid what a car is by first teaching them what wheels and seats are,”Chen Feng at New York University says.“The benefit of using object centric representation,instead of raw visual inputs,makes Al learn intuitive physical concepts with better data efficiency.”12．Why was PLATO created?A．To help AI process more data.B．To teach AI researchers how to use simple physics knowledge.C．To enable AI to comprehend simple physics concepts.D．To have objects follow basic physical laws.13．What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A．The purpose of the research.B．The participants of the research.C．The objects of the research.D．The process of the research. 14．What’s the function of the example in paragraph four?A．Clarify a concept.B．Provide theoretical basis. C．Attract readers’attention.D．Introduce a scene.15．Which word can best describe the attitude of the author towards PLATO? A．Unconcerned.B．Critical.C．Objective.D．Indifferent.二、七选五April is the cruel-lest month...Or so said gloomy poet T S Eliot in his long poem,The Wasteland.It seems he wasn’t wrong.SAD(Seasonal Affective Disorder)—otherwise known as the“winter blues”—is a well known condition.But,surprisingly,some people feel more depressed in spring and summer than at other times of the year.The days getting warmer and longer,and the fact that spring flowers and blossom represent new beginnings for some people,just make the spring blues worse for others.___16___.What Causes Reverse Sad?Because it’s not well understood or often spotted,it’s hard to pin down the reasons for feeling down when everyone else seems to be full of the joys of springtime.With winter SAD, less sunlight is thought to disrupt the body’s internal clock and bring ondepression.___17___You might also be tempted to stay up later,throwing out your body clock.How Do You Recognize It?___18___Do you love the cold and feel much more energized at that time of year,while spring makes you feel much less positive?Again,this could be reverse SAD．And it sometimes runs in families,so look around at your nearest and dearest and note how they feel about the advent of warmer,brighter days.___19___Exercise can work wonders.A study found that ten weeks of standard exercise was20 per cent more effective than medication.And get plenty of sleep.Try to get up at the same time every day,even if you haven’t slept well.___20___.A．Can Exercise Help Overcome Reverse Sad?B．Can You Shake off the Spring Blues?C．This phenomenon is sometimes called“reverse sad”.D．The spring blues may have a negative effect on people.E．Like traditional SAD,spring depression comes back at the same time every year. F．But if your depression shows no sign of lifting,see your doctor.G．Reverse SAD,on the other hand,might be caused by too much sunlight.三、完形填空Cruz Genet,11,and Anthony Skop-ick,10,couldn’t agree.Were the birds out on the ice ducks or geese?So on a___21___January evening last year,the two friends ventured onto the ___22___pond near their homes,to get a better look.First they tossed a rock onto the ice to ___23___it.Then they stepped on it.___24___the ice would hold their weight,Anthony took a few steps,then...FOOMP.He crashed through the___25___frozen surface.“There was no sound,no crack,”he recalled.“I just fell through instantly.“Cruz___26___to help his panicked friend.FOOMP-he___27___into the pond too.The boys were up to their necks in icy water and quickly losing feeling in their limbs. Any chance of their___28___themselves was slipping away.Cruz was sure he was going to die.Anthony’s older sister had seen the boys fall through the ice and started screaming for help.John Lavin,a___29___driving nearby on his way to the grocery store,heard her.He quickly____30____.Seeing the boys,he grabbed a nearby buoy(救生圈),____31____off his shoes,and ran into the slushy(融雪的)water,chopping his way through the ice with his free____32____.Lavin made his way to Cruz and Anthony and hauled(拉)them back to land.They were taken to the hospital,where doctors discovered that their five-minute____33____in the water had lowered their body____34____nearly ten degrees.Fortunately,the boys have fully recovered,though they are still a little awestruck by their ____35____neighbour.“Just to think,”says Cruz,“if he wasn’t there,I could have died.”21．A．beautiful B．cold C．quiet D．dark 22．A．big B．shallow C．muddy D．frozen 23．A．break B．test C．drop D．abandon 24．A．Convinced B．Informed C．Warned D．Engaged25．A．quickly B．seemingly C．simply D．normally 26．A．rushed B．managed C．decided D．moved 27．A．dominated B．occupied C．floated D．sank 28．A．exporting B．freeing C．recovering D．spotting 29．A．seaman B．police C．neighbour D．relative 30．A．pulled over B．went through C．took on D．made up 31．A．put B．got C．hurried D．kicked 32．A．foot B．mouth C．fist D．leg 33．A．stay B．attempt C．battle D．performance 34．A．position B．weight C．temperature D．mass 35．A．graceful B．demanding C．fearless D．honest四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

the two brothersTwo brothers set out on a journey together. At noon they lay down in a forest to rest. When they woke up they saw a stone lying next to them. There was something written on the stone, and they tried to make out what it was.“Whoever finds this stone,” they read, “let him go straight into the forest at sunrise. In the forest a river will appear; let him swim across the river to the other side. There he will find a she-bear and her cubs. Let him take the cubs from her and run up the mountain he will see a house, and in that house will he find happiness.”When they had read what was written on the stone, the younger brother said:“let us go together. We can swim across the river, carry off the bear cubs, take them to the house on the mountain, and together find happiness.”“I am not going into the forest after bear cubs,” said the elder brother, “and I advise you not to go. In the first place, no one can know whether what is written on this stone is the truth-perhaps it was written in jest. It is even possible that we have not read it correctly. In the second place, even if what is written here is the truth-suppose we go into the forest and night comes, and we cannot find the river. We shall be lost. And if we do find the river, how are we going to swim across it? It may be broad and swift. In the third place even if we swim across the river, do youthink it is an easy thing to take cubs away from a she-bear? She will shall perish, and instead of finding happiness, we shall perish, and all for nothing. In the fourth place, even if we succeeded in carrying off the bear cubs, we could not run up a mountain without stopping to rest. And, most important of all, the stone does not tell us what kind of happiness we should find in that house. It may be that the happiness awaiting us there is not at all the sort of happiness we would want.”“in my opinion,”said the younger brother, “you are wrong. What is written on the stone could not have been put there without reason. And it is all perfectly clear. In the first place, no harm will come to us if we try. In the second place, if we do not go, someone else will read the inscription on the stone and find happiness, and we shall have lost it all. In the third place, if you do not make an effort and try hard, nothing in the world will succeed. In the fourth place, I should not want it thought that I was afraid of anything.”The elder brother answered him by saying: “the proverb says: ‘in seeking great happiness small pleasures may be lost.’And also: ‘a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.’”The younger brother replied: “I have heard: ‘he who is afraid of the leaves must not go into the forest.’ A nd also: ‘beneath a stone no water flows.’”Then the younger brother set off, and the elder brother remainedbehind.No sooner had the younger brother gone into the forest than he found the river, swam across it, and there in the other side was the she-bear, fast asleep.He took her cubs, and ran up the mountain without looking back. When he reached the top of the mountain the people came out to meet him with a carriage to take him into the city, where they made him their king. He ruled for five years. In the sixth year, another king, who was stronger than he, waged war against him. The city was conquered, and he was driven out.Again the younger brother became a wanderer, and he arrived one day at the house of the elder brother. The elder brother was living in a village and had grown neither rich nor poor. The two brother rejoiced at seeing each other, and at once began telling of all that had happened to them. “you see,”said the elder brother, I was right. Here I have lived quietly and well, while you, though you may have been a king, have seen a great deal of trouble.”“I do not regret having gone into the forest and up the mountain,”replied the younger brother, “I may have nothing now, but I shall always have something to remember, while you have no memories at all.”。