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湖南省多所学校2023-2024学年高三上学期第三次联考英语试题(含听力）一、听力选择题1.A．Father and daughter.B．Friends.C．Husband and wife.D．Boss and his employee.2.A．She did not bring the ticket.B．She forgot to bring them the card.C．She doesn’t want to attend a concert.D．She was unable to get the student discount.3.A．A professor.B．A waitress.C．An actress.D．A librarian.4. What problem does the man face?A．He has a low position.B．He may lose his position.C．He has trouble finding a job.5.A．A receptionist.B．A cleaner.C．An electrician.D．A cashier.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man doing?A．Hosting a program.B．Attending a meeting.C．Making a presentation.2. What makes Hillary nervous?A．Connecting kids.B．Giving a public speech.C．Singing a song on stage.3. What can better change the world according to Hillary?A．Education.B．Politics.C．Business.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
常德市重点中学2023-2024学年高三最后一模英语试题注意事项1．考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．The doctor’s dilemma was _____ he should tell the patient the truth.A．whether B．whichC．that D．what2．Life is a journey _____with hardships, joys and special moments.A．filled B．to fill C．filling D．having filled3．It wasn't easy having my friends talk about their freshman years ________ I wasn't a part of．A．whom B．when C．that D．what4．Some warned that the step the US government has taken to cope with the current crisis is ________ much risk. A．one of B．the one of C．the one D．that one5．Ann said whenever her father was unhappy he ________ go out and buy something, usually something large and useless.A．should B．couldC．would D．might6．We have no idea what air we will be breathing in the future if we anything to stop hazy weather. A．hadn’t done B．didn’t doC．haven’t done D．don’t do7．—What’s that noise?—Oh，I forget to tell you.The new machine________.A．is testing B．was being testedC．is being tested D．has been tested8．Various efforts ________ in the past decades to protect the environment.A．had made B．have madeC．were made D．have been made9．— We would appreciate it if you could stay for lunch.— Sorry, I . I have another appointment.A．won’t B．shan’t C．can’t D．mustn’t10．—Daddy, would you please buy me an iPhoneX?—If you can pass this midterm examination, you __________ have one as a reward.A．must B．needC．would D．shall11．Whitney Houston’s sudden death suggests that drug abuse is such a serious problem ________ we should deal with it appropriately.A．as B．that C．which D．where12．I thought it hard to complete the project then, but I ________ my mind.A．will change B．would changedC．have changed D．had changed13．--When will you come home for dinner? I’ll prepare it for you.--Don’t ________ it. I’ll eat out with my friends.A．care about B．worry about C．bother about D．talk about14．Class Two, our class became the Basketball Champion of our school.A．Beating B．to beat C．Beaten by D．Having beaten15．Time is a precious ________ that is often taken for granted among the young people.A．commodity B．commission C．component D．constitution16．—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 missed17．To work from home, which one could hardly imagine, has been made with the development of computer technology. A．possible B．it possible C．possibly D．to be possible18．Mary became ______ homesick and critical of the United States, so she fled from her home in West Bloomfield to her hometown in Austria.A．completely B．sincerelyC．approximately D．increasingly19．To tell the truth, I would rather I ________ the pain instead of you. You don’t know how worried I was.A．took B．had takenC．have taken D．should have taken20．My friend warned me ______ going to the East Coast because it was crowded with tourists.A．by B．against C．on D．for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。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．To make extra-class education run on the right track, China is tightening _____ of after-school training institutions.A．application B．regulationC．adaptation D．cooperation2．—Do you know when your mother ________ to pick you up?—At 11：40 am.A．had come B．is comingC．has come D．would come3．Without your help, I ________ the first prize in the English Speaking Contest. A．won’t get B．didn’t getC．wouldn’t get D．wouldn’t have got4．_____ the lawyers, volunteers from the Libyan Red Cross Society also joined the efforts in helping the Chinese go home safely.A．Except for B．In spite of C．Apart from D．Instead of5．David didn’t attend his daughter’s graduation ceremony, but he does wish he there.A．should be B．would beC．had been D．were6．— Joe, what about going to Belgium for our coming holiday?— Sorry, honey, I _________ on the newly discovered dinosaur site in Argentina．There are remains of what is thought to be the largest creature ever to walk the earth. A．was working B．workC．will be working D．worked7．If we________ a table in advance, we wouldn't be standing here in the long queue. A．reserve B．reservedC．have reserved D．had reserved8．It _____ a Saturday afternoon in May ____ Margaret could arrange for me to meet her elder ,sister.A．was until; when B．was until;thatC．was not until; when D．was not until; that9．The same boiling water softens the potato and hardens the egg. It’s about________you’re made of, not the circumstances.A．that B．whatC．how D．who10．Have you ever been in a situation ______ you know the other person is right yet you cannot agree with him?A．where B．which C．that D．as11．_______ you hear from me to the contrary, expect me on Friday at about 6 pm. A．Unless B．UntilC．While D．Although12．—What’s up? Y ou look worried.—Well, I ______ on the problem for 5 hours but I haven’t got a single clue.A．have worked B．workedC．will work D．have been working13．The Dragon Boat Festival ________ the beginning of the hottest season of the year. A．is marking B．marks C．will mark D．marked14．Nicholas was very kind, merciful and generous. This is ________ Father Christmas is based on.A．where B．how C．what D．why15．For thousands of years,poetry the favorite type of literature for many in China.A．is B．has been C．was D．will be16．One of our rules is that every student _______ wear school uniform while at school. A．might B．couldC．shall D．will17．It was the natural disaster, rather than human errors, that ________ for the death of so many innocent people.A．are blamed B．was to blame C．was blamed D．were to blame18．We have strong ________ for believing that the newly-invented material is not only popular but also a monument to the eco-friendly lifestyle.A．grounds B．reasons C．causes D．purposes19．Michelle Obama wears clothes that anyone can buy in a mall and ________ she may have a larger effect on consumers than ordinary models.A．furthermore B．otherwise C．nevertheless D．therefore20．If it had not been for the heroes’ contributions and sacrifices, we _____such a happy life.A．wouldn’t have led B．wouldn’t be leadingC．haven’t led D．are not leading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。
2024届湖南省常德市英语高三上期末达标检测试题请考生注意：1．请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用0．5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．What surprised us most is that he doesn’t know ________ the differences between the two books lie.A．that B．what C．which D．where2．If Joe’s wife won’t go to the party,________.A．he will either B．neither will heC．he neither will D．either he will3．I broke my relationship with Peter because he always found _______ with me. A．error B．failureC．mistake D．fault4．--Jassy , you speak Chinese so fluently!--- ______.You are lying, I have to say. B．Thanks a lot for saying so.C．That’s none of your business. D．I can’t agree more.5．— How could they misunderstand me like that?—Just keep silent! It’s the best way to let them know they you wrong.A．do B．didC．are doing D．had done6．He ______ it on schedule, but somehow he fell behind.A．must have done B．might finishC．could have finished D．could finish7．Hard work and lack of sleep have _____ her beauty and youth in recent years. A．worn out B．tried outC．made out D．sent out8．—Going to watch the Women’s Volleyball Match on Wednesday?—________! Will you go with me?A．You bet B．You got meC．You there D．Y ou know better9．Taking drugs has become part of every sport _________ athletes seek to achieve beyond their natural limits.A．which B．that C．who D．where10．Efforts will be made to______ new teaching models to exploit the students’ potential. A．accelerate B．innovateC．differentiate D．compile11．_______ in my life impressed me so deeply as my first visit to the Palace Museum. A．Anything B．NothingC．Everything D．Something12．—I believe it is the only solution to this problem.—That’s debatable, I think. I can five other solutions as good as that.A．come up with B．make up with C．live up with D．keep up with13．—________! Somebody has left the lab door open.—Don’t look at me.A．Hi, there B．Dear meC．Thank goodness D．Come on14．What made them miss the deadline was not their lack of funding, but ________ their lack of planning.A．even B．stillC．rather D．ever15．There is ________ as a free dinner in this world. As the saying goes, “No pains, no gains.”A．no such a good thing B．such no good thingC．no such good thing D．not so a good thing16．The students have decided on a final date by which everyone ________ reading the books assigned by their professor.A．finishes B．finishedC．have finished D．will have finished17．—Ouch, mum! A fish bone has stuck in my teeth!—______, Lucy. I am coming.A．Take your time B．Help yourselfC．Don’t bother D．Take it easy18．—I am wondering ________ makes you study so hard?—To go to my dream university.A．what is it that B．that is whatC．what is that D．what it is that19．Many yo ung people just can’t live without the Internet,they depend on forwhatever information they need.A．which B．when C．where D．what20．My new job _______ my travelling all over the country, which means I won’t be able to spend much time with my family.A．takes B．promises C．involves D．causes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。
2023-2024学年湖南省常德市重点达标名校中考联考英语试卷含答案注意事项：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、______ Tony ______ Frank likes the CD．They think the music is too noisy.A．Not only; but also B．Either; orC．Neither; nor D．Both; and2、— What type of music do you like?— I like _____ music because it has strong local color.A．folk B．classical C．rock D．pop3、—What does your new English teacher look like?—She is a pretty lady________ long hair.A．of B．for C．with4、—The 24th Winter Olympics will be held in China in 2022.—_______ exciting news it is!A．How B．What an C．What D．How an5、—I'd like to know ________ for the party.—I have no idea.A．why did she buy so little foodB．what she has preparedC．whether will she danceD．when is she leaving6、--- Could you please tell me ?--- Next Monday.A．when did you leave for Beijing B．when you left for BeijingC．when will you leave for Beijing D．when you will leave for Beijing7、- We can invite Mr.Wang to our party tomorrow.- Oh, he _____ appear because he will attend a conference on education then.A．may B．mustn’t C．can’t D．would8、The local guide spoke ______she could to make the visitors understand her.A．as clear as B．as clearly as C．so clear as D．so clearly as9、—What did your father say to you just now?—He asked me _______________.A．that I would like to see a movieB．where I will spend my holidayC．if I enjoyed myself at the partyD．when did I attend the graduation party10、“_______a good breakfast, my son. It’s good for your health. ”Mom often says to Tommy.A．Eat B．Eating C．To eat D．EatsⅡ. 完形填空11、词语填空通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
1. What might the woman be good at?A．Looking after kids.B．Taking care of elderly people.C．Teaching people how to find a job.2. What will the woman speaker do?A．Hold a sweet birthday party.B．Ask Reggie about the time of his party.C．Invite the man speaker to a concert.3. What will the woman do first?A．Discuss a project.B．Finish a report.C．Attend a meeting.4. When will the meeting be held?A．On 21st.B．On 22nd.C．On 23rd.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．The life of astronauts.B．Food for astronauts.C．Space station.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When will the guests probably arrive?A．Before 17: 00.B．At 17: 00.C．After 17: 00.2. Which price does the man prefer for his Chinese dishes?A．$100.B．$400.C．$500.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Employer and employee.B．Doctor and patient.C．Husband and wife.2. What’s the woman’s attitude towards the man’s idea?A．Negative.B．Indifferent.C．Positive.3. Why does the man think he should join the football team?A．He was a professional player.B．He used to play football very well.C．It is organized by his neighborhood.4. What does the woman advise the man to do?A．Insist on his diet.B．Do more exercise.C．Join the football team.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
常德市一中2024届高三第三次月水平检测答案一、听力1-5 BBABA 6-10 BABCA 11-15 BCCBA 16-20 CACCA二、阅读理解21-25.CAACD 26-30.ACDAB 31-35.CDBCD三、七选五36-40 FADBG四、完形填空41-45 BDACC 46-50ABDAB 51-55CDBDC五、语法填空56.surprised 57. priced 58. By 59. was hailed 60. prompting61.a 62. who/that 63. what 64. accomplishment 65. technologies六、作文第一节应用文写作The Bittersweet MomentsHow time flies! I’m now in Senior Three. Looking back on the senior school life, I have experienced bittersweet moments.When I was in Senior One, I was poor at spoken English and afraid of speaking in front of people. In order to improve my English and overcome my shyness, I signed up for an English speech contest. I spent all spare time practicing English and gathered my courage to speak in public. Sometimes I felt so miserable that I wanted to give up, but my parents encouraged me to hold on. Hard work paid off. I won first place in the final, which brightened my heart.I realize that nothing is impossible in life. Stick to it and you will succeed one day.第二节读后续写That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time. He had difficulty sleeping, uncertain about what he should do. Of course, he liked the new handphone. However, he was feeling sorry for the owner. When he thought how sad the young lady would be at the loss of her handphone, he was full of guilt and shame. The next morning, after a long and restless night, he was determined to return the handphone to the owner. After scho ol, he told Mary, “I am goingto phone the owner.”。
湖南省常德市重点中学2024学年高三下学期英语试题期中试题考生请注意：1．答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内，不得在试卷上作任何标记。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．____ which university to attend, the girl asked her teacher for advice.A．Not knowing B．Knowing not C．Not known D．Known not2．John once worked in a remote mountain village school, which is ______ only on foot.A．accessible B．acceptable C．available D．appropriate3．The educational reform is now under way throughout the country, ________ the students more opportunities to develop to their greatest potential.A．to grant B．having grantedC．granting D．granted4．He’s as a “bellyacher”—he’s always complaining about something.A．who is known B．whom is knownC．what is known D．which is known5．A hearty laugh relieves physical tension, _____your muscles relaxed for over half an hour.A．to leave B．left C．leaving D．leave6．________ individual players, we have a great team but the problem is that they don’t play football together well at all. A．On top of B．By means ofC．In terms of D．In case of7．—Have you heard from Jane recently?—No，but I ________ her over Christmas.A．saw B．will be seeingC．have seen D．have been seeing8．—You know quite a lot about the fashion show.—Well, Cathy ________ it to me during lunch.A．introduces B．introducedC．had introduced D．will introduce9．It suddenly occurred to him ____ he had left his keys in the office．A．that B．whatC．where D．which10．The number of stay-at-home fathers reached a record high last year, new figures show, _______ families saw a rise infemale breadwinners.A．if B．asC．because D．though11．—________? You look really down.—I’m tired of my job. There are endless problems to deal with.A．Why bother B．So whatC．What’s up D．Why not12．All color fades, ________ under the impact of direct sunlight.A．especially B．eventuallyC．appropriately D．merely13．Looking people in the eye ______ sometimes make them nervous and embarrassed.A．must B．canC．should D．might14．Dream of the Red Chamber is believed to be semi-autobiographical, _______the fortunes of Cao’s own family. A．mirrored B．to mirrorC．mirroring D．mirror15．It was considerate _____ you not to play the piano while I was asleep.A．of B．for C．to D．from16．All the students are required to check they have made some spelling errors in their compositions. A．whether B．what C．that D．which17．Oh! The flower can’t be saved. If the flower had been watered，it now.A．wouldn’t be dying B．is deadC．had been dead D．will not die18．As a(n) ________ and effective method, expressway noise barrier is a primary measure used to reduce traffic noise. A．correctional B．flexible C．economical D．investigative19．The whole nation is struggling to work out an inexpensive ______ effective solution to smog.A．yet B．still C．or D．though20．—Listening to language recording in bed seems like an easy way to _______ some new vocabulary.—But does this learning method actually work?A．polish up B．make upC．pick up D．build up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。
1. What will the speakers do this weekend?A．Buy a car.B．Have a picnic.C．Go swimming.2. Why does the man go to Beijing?A．To see his friends.B．To work.C．To travel.3. Why does the man want to leave his company?A．He sees no future.B．He is always busy.C．His boss doesn’t like him.4. What does the man think of the examples in the paper?A．Creative.B．Old.C．Accurate.5. What will the man probably do?A．Drink coffee.B．Walk his dog.C．Work in a lab.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long has the fridge been used approximately?A．9 years.B．10 years.C．11 years.2. What’s wrong with the fridge?A．It’s too noisy.B．It stops working.C．It costs too much.3. What was the matter with the door of the fridge?A．It fell down.B．It didn’t stay shut.C．It couldn’t be opened.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the man think of the meal?A．Just so-so.B．Quite satisfactory.C．A bit disappointing.2. What was the 15% on the bill paid for?A．The food.B．The drinks.C．The service.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2023-2024学年湖南省常德市汉寿县第一中学高三上学期12月月考英语试题1. What will the man probably do next?A．Go back to his work. B．Eat out for lunch. C．Pick up Jenny.2. What is the weather like now probably?A．Cold. B．Hot. C．Warm.3. What does the man suggest doing?A． Pressing the emergency button.B． Calling the service centre.C． Doing nothing for a short while.4. What animal did the speakers get two months ago?A．A cat. B．A pig. C．A rabbit.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．A presentation. B．Monday’s meeting.C．Some notes.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What do we know about the girl?A．She is always bored. B．She misses her family. C．She is busy thisweekend.7. When did the girl see her family last time?A．On a holiday. B．On her birthday. C．At a relative’s wedding.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
8. When did Mike get his first mobile phone?A．Two years ago. B．Four years ago. C．Ten years ago.9. How much did the mobile phone Mike is using now cost?A．450 yuan. B．4,500 yuan. C．5,400 yuan.10. What does Mike use his mobile phone mainly to do for entertainment?A．Play games. B．Listen to music. C．Watch movies.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
湖南省常德市重点中学2023-2024学年高三上学期第三次月考英语试题（含答案，有听力音频无听力原文）常德市一中2024届高三第三次月水平检测英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is coming to LouiseA. A big party.B. Her birthday.C. The first day of work.2. What is the man doingA. Watching a game.B. Preparing the dinner.C. Introducing his wife to the woman.3. What are the speakers mainly talking aboutA. Selling cars.B. Going home early.C. Celebrating Thanksgiving.4. Where did Anna go on the weekendA. A stadium.B. A farm.C. A hotel.5. When will the man be able to visit Mr. BlackA. On November 2nd.B. On November 1st.C. On November 3rd.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man want to doA. Buy some books.B. Start a small company.C. Do some research for a paper.7. What is the man likeA. Careless.B. Impatient.C. Curious.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What’s the probable relationship between the speakersA. Boss and employee.B. Co-workers.C. Reporter and passerby.9. When should the report probably be finishedA. By Thursday morning.B. By Friday morning.C. By Friday noon.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
10. When does the man want to go for a tripA. In June.B. In July.C. In August.11. How many tourist attractions on the red route are mentionedA. Two.B. Three.C. Four.12. How will the man buy his ticketA. By phone.B. In person.C. Online.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
13. What did the man think of Americans in the pastA. Healthy.B. Hard-working.C. Lazy.14. Why does the man mention organic foodsA. To show how different American food culture is.B. To show how people’s attitudes have changed.C. To show that Americans are spending more on food.15. Why are things different now according to the womanA. People have access to more information.B. People are more active in general.C. People are more positive.16. What does the woman try to avoidA. Watching too much TV.B. Eating fast food.C. Driving her car.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
17. Where did the recent shark attacks occurA. In North Carolina.B. In California.C. In Florida.18. Who is Graham SchwartzA. A writer for a magazine.B. A researcher from a museum.C. A shark expert from a university.19. What can people do to avoid being attackedA. Hide in small boats.B. Only swim where the water is warm.C. Avoid wearing certain types of clothes.20. What did the Department of Recreation doA. They closed down the beaches.B. They conducted a study on shark attacks.C. They forced boats and fishermen to stop all activities.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AThese science-themed field trips will offer you fantastic experiences. London’s sites of scientific interestExplore London’s notable sites of scientific interest along the River Thames, starting at Kew Bridge and walking to the Thames Barrier during the day with talks in the evening with some professors.Visit the London Wetland Centre, Kew Gardens, Battersea Power Station, and the Greenwich Observatory. You will never be far from the river as you experience a wide range of topics including wildlife, medicine, power generation, engineering, physics and astronomy.The science history of ScotlandDiscover Edinburgh and Glasgow’s most famous scientific thinkers, and learn how their ideas supported our emerging understanding of the world from the 16th century onwards.Enjoy expert talks and explore key sites from the Scottish Enlightenment (启蒙). Learn about the wide cast of advocates and hear from guest speakers, take part in walking seminars (研讨会) and enjoy several museum trips, as well as visits to two industrial wonders, the Falkirk Wheel and the Whitelee Windfarm.Pre-Historic Southwest EnglandInvolve yourself in the early human periods the Bronze and Iron Ages. A gentle walking tour that explores the pre-historic origins and evidence across Wiltshire and Dorset.Visit several National Trust, English Heritage and UNESCO listed sites including Stonehenge and Maiden Castle and hear talks from thedirectors of the Wiltshire and Salisbury museums.21．Which site can you visit along the River ThamesA．Maiden Castle. B．The Falkirk Wheel.C．The Wetland Centre. D．The Salisbury museums.22．What is the visit to the Southwest England aimed atA．A closer look at the past. B．A brief exposure to nature.C．A new view about mysteries. D．A deeper understanding of art. 23．What can visitors expect during all the three tripsA．Talks with experts. B．Visits to museums.C．History explorations. D．Scientific research.BThomas Mayfield had a major problem to solve in his fifth-grade classroom.“I’m not good at adding. I don’t know how to regroup or borrow. I’m not good at subtracting (减法). Or I don’ t know my facts yet, and I’ m a fifth-grader, ” Mayfield’ s students used to tell him. The 42-year-old maths teacher from Fort Worth, Texas, knew it was important to try something new, especially because most of his students were also struggling outside of the classroom. “Single parent homes, parents put in prison, low financial stability-a lot of misfortunes that were going on, ” he said.To reach students in a way that was familiar and inviting, he brought rap music to the classroom. Mayfield played an instrumental beat to a rap song. He got his students excited. Then they started to rap about decimal(十进位)point places. “Let’ s start with the tenths. Like a dime to a dollar, there’s 1 out of 10. Then we move to the hundredths, one part out of many. One out of 100, we call that a penny. . . “ rapped Mayfield and students.Pareece Morehouse, one of Mayfield’s former students, is now in tenth grade and loves old-school rap. Before Mr. Mayfield’s class, Morehouse didn’t like maths and struggled with it. But pairing the difficult subject with music was game-changing for her.“I can recall myself at home doing homework and just singing the song in my head, helping me understand, ” Morehouse said. “It was really a great way to help me make it through maths. ”“Students will produce work if you reach them where they are and take notes on what they’re interested in, whether that’s music, art or sports. It’s important to use things that resonate (共鸣)with them, ” said Mayfield.24．What led Thomas Mayfield to try something new in his teaching A．His out-of-date teaching routines.B．Urgent requests of students’ parents.C．Disadvantaged conditions of students.D．Students’ devotion to study after school.25．How did Thomas Mayfield teach the kidsA．By explaining the maths principles.B．By asking them to do more exercises.C．By instructing the kids to write music.D．By combining musical notes with maths.26．What does Thomas Mayfield highlight in classA．Educators must inspire the kids’ interest first.B．Rules should be set for learners in advance.C．Each student should be treated equally.D．Importance must be attached to music.27．What could be the best title for the textA．Never Too Late to LearnB．The Keys to Teaching MathsC．Hard Work Turns into Heart WorkD．Curious Minds Never Feel ContentedCAlarming levels of dangerous chemicals known as Perfluorinated Alkylated Substances (PFAS) were discovered in food packaging at a number of well-known fast-food restaurants and grocery store chains, a new report found. The report comes more than two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, when the public has relied heavily on takeout andgrocery deliveries.Often called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment, PFAS are used in food packaging to prevent grease (油脂) and water from soaking through food wrappers and cups. PFAS can also be found in the ink used to print logos and instructions on food containers.The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls exposure to PFAS a “public health concern”, citing that the human-made chemicals can harm the immune system and reduce a person’s resistance to infectious diseases.Regulatory limits for how much PFAS food packaging should contain can vary greatly. For instance, a new law in California set the limit at less than 100 ppm. “Compared to America, Denmark sets a much lower regulatory limit of 20 ppm with great success,” said Xenia Trier, an expert at the European Environment Agency. “It does work to set limits and enforce them. PFAS do migrate from the paper into the food. Even though it was not 100%, we still saw considerable transmission. In general, transmission from packaging to food is increased as the temperature of the food rises. It is the same with the time spent in wrapping materials.” Trier told NBS, one of the major American mass-media companies.In response to the issue, Whole Foods became the first grocery chain to publicly commit to remove PFAS from takeout containers and bakerypaper. Many other companies followed suit. Experts say people who want to avoid PFAS in their takeout and food delivery packaging should favor companies that have promised to remove the chemicals. “As soon as you receive your takeout, you’d better take food out of the container immediately, and never reheat food in its original container. Instead, remove your food and heat it in ceramic (陶瓷的) or glass containers.” Trier said.28．What can we learn about PFAS in food packagingA．They have been used for two years.B．They do little harm to consumers’ health.C．They are used to break down the chemicals.D．They can make wrappers resistant to grease and water.29．What is Xenia Trier’s attitude to setting a lower limit of PFAS A．Favorable. B．Neutral. C．Ambiguous. D．Opposed. 30．What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 4 A．Considerable migration of grease and water.B．PFAS transmission from packaging to food.C．Wrapper exposure to high food temperature.D．Regulatory limits concerning food packaging.31．What is the main idea of the textA．Food packaging contains dangerous chemicals.B．Consumers are recommended to have PFAS-free products.C．PFAS found in food packaging has become a great concern.D．The government has taken measures to reduce PFAS exposure.DTeenagers whose non-cognitive (非认知的) skills are poorly developed are more likely to suffer from health problems later in life, according to a new research by a group of experts from the University of Manchester. Rose Atkins of that university, along with her colleagues set out to investigate noncognitive skills as they are one of the least explored determining factors of health and well-being, despite the fact that evidence surrounding their importance is growing quickly.These skills are conscientiousness (尽责性), which tells how hardworking, careful and stubborn an adolescent is,and neuroticism (神经质), which shows how worried, unhappy and fearful an adolescent is.The researchers used data on a group of individuals who were followed throughout their life and carried out statistical analysis to study the relationship between adolescent non-cognitive skills and later-life health. The non-cognitive skills were reported by teachers, based on the behavior of students at age 16.The study found that individuals whose adolescent conscientiousness is higher deal with stress in adulthood better, and are at a lower risk of some diseases. And individuals whose adolescent neuroticism is higher have a poorer, health-related quality of life in adulthood and are at agreater risk of some diseases.The researchers conclude that policies to improve adolescent conscientiousness and reduce adolescent neuroticism would offer the most long-term health benefits to those with the poorest health, “There is a growing body of evidence that suggests school-based interventions to improve non-cognitive skills can have lasting positive effects on important life outcomes,” said Rose. “Extra-curricular activities and work experience have also been shown to improve these skills. Having a greater focus on the improvement of non-cognitive skills at both primary and secondary school levels would be a positive policy decision. However, these skills are also determined by factors like family income, parental education, and parental investment. Therefore, more complex public policy is needed to reduce social inequality.”32．What can be inferred about non-cognitive skillsA．They can fall into three categories.B．They are mainly developed in childhood.C．Their importance has been totally ignored.D．Their impact on health doesn’t get enough attention.33．How did the researchers do their researchA．They carried out a large survey.B．They collected data from individuals.C．They followed 16-year-old individuals.D．They compared data from other research.34．What do the researchers think their findings suggest A．Improving teens’ non- cognitive skills isn’t that challenging. B．Schools should reduce the time for extra-curricular activities. C．Measures should be taken to improve teens’ non-cognitive skills. D．Social inequality is the major cause of poor non-cognitive skills. 35．What is the main idea of the textA．Teens’ health in later life can be predicted.B．Teachers can improve students’ non-cognitive skills,C．The importance of non-cognitive skills is being recognized.D．Non-cognitive skills in adolescents affect their health in later life.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
