高三英语上学期第二次月考试题2

天津市实验中学2024-205学年高三上学期第二次月考英语试题一、单项选择1．— Skipping breakfast is a good way to lose weight.—______. Actually it has the opposite effect.A．I can’t agree more B．That’s not the caseC．That’s it D．I’m glad to know that2．The application of AI technologies in health care industry is in an initial stage comparedwith_______ in automatic driving.A．it B．that C．those D．ones3．Shi Yuqi, as well as his badminton team members, ______ a gold medal at the Thomas Cup Awarding Ceremony on May 5th.A．is awarded B．are awarded C．was awarded D．were awarded4．I wonder what makes TikTok popular among people of all ages. People have devoted most of their energies which ______for other more significant things.A．would be saved B．could have been saved C．must have been saved D．should be saved5．Economic growth in the world remains weak throughout 2020 and it is hoped that it will________ gradually in 2021.A．break up B．pick up C．make out D．work out 6．—Did Tony win the game?—No. Staying up late made him at his worst ________ physical situation.A．in case of B．in terms of C．in favor of D．in spite of 7．—Can we make it to the concert with such heavy traffic?—Absolutely not.The pianist_______for about half an hour when we arrive.A．will be playing B．has played C．will have played D．has been playing 8．Nowadays, basic health care services are ______ to almost all the Chinese people. This accounts for the fact that the average life expectancy of the Chinese has already risen to 75.A．alternative B．abundant C．accessible D．advanced9．Much to our surprise, the witness’s _____ of the traffic accident differed from the official version in several aspects.A．account B．opinion C．instruction D．explanation10．____to developing the green economy, as is reported, is the driving force behind the success of the village.A．Committed B．To have committedC．Being committed D．Having committed11．Mr. Smith was really a very great teacher, ________ lectures we benefited a lot about communication skills.A．from whom B．of whom C．from whose D．of whose 12．—When will the visas be ready, sir?—_______everything goes well, you should get them in 14 workdays.A．Although B．As far as C．Unless D．As long as13．It is reported that a new wildlife conservation area has been established in ________ was once known for deforestation to protect endangered species.A．what B．which C．how D．where14．Many Chinese brands, __________their reputations over centuries, are facing new challenges from the modern market.A．having developed B．being developedC．developed D．developing15．________ hard you try, it is difficult to lose weight without cutting down the amount you eat.A．However B．WhateverC．Whichever D．Whenever二、完形填空Travel inspires adventure, team spirit and growth in children, as I discovered when I took my daughter Mai with me around the world.When she was four, we had a parent-child 16 through the Fraser River in Canada.I was a travel writer and my job covered from describing the scenery I traveled along to 17 the people I met. So while I was taking pictures, Maia, wanting to prove her 18 as anassistant, began interviewing a couple in the same ship. Unable to spell words, she 19 their answers in crayon. Then when we sat together at lunch, my daughter 20 the kids’ meal and requested the salmon (三文鱼). She explained that kids’ meals might not always be 21 during travel, so her food 22 was “try everything.” That trip proved Maia as such an easy travel 23 .When she was six, we flew to the Riviera Maya in Mexico. I was impressed by how 24 fearless she was when we dived along a reef(礁石). And I was 25 by how she cleverly worked out that she could order chocolate cake from room 26 alone. But it was on the 27 home, when my glued-to-my-arm kid said it was okay that the airline didn’t 28 us together, that I realized how much travel was 29 her. It helped her become more 30 .As Mai a grew older, travel continued to 31 her life. We explored the Amazon rainforest, where she learned the importance of 32 our planet. We visited famous 33 in China , where she developed a deep appreciation in its rich cultures and long history. And we 34 at an orphanage (孤儿院) in Africa, where she learned the meaning of love and care.Travel has also helped Maia develop important life 35 such as independence, problem-solving, and communication. I am grateful for what travel has had on my daughter, and I am excited to see what the future holds for her.16．A．course B．talk C．journey D．quarrel 17．A．helping B．teaching C．organizing D．interviewing 18．A．worth B．belief C．discovery D．demand 19．A．spelled B．reported C．found D．drew 20．A．picked up B．turned down C．searched for D．complained about 21．A．affordable B．delicate C．available D．delicious 22．A．chain B．motto C．preference D．supply 23．A．agent B．client C．assistant D．partner 24．A．cheerfully B．foolishly C．smartly D．unpleasantly 25．A．persuaded B．puzzled C．criticized D．offended 26．A．cleaning B．service C．rent D．design27．A．train B．ship C．flight D．bus 28．A．invite B．see C．link D．seat 29．A．shaping B．comforting C．hurting D．ruining 30．A．intelligent B．adaptable C．respectful D．changeable 31．A．rule B．disturb C．enrich D．save 32．A．protecting B．controlling C．destroying D．creating 33．A．sites B．people C．parks D．shops 34．A．survived B．played C．volunteered D．spoke 35．A．styles B．values C．attitudes D．skills三、阅读理解If you are applying to universities overseas, you can’t avoid having a video interview, whether you like it or not. Here are some steps to follow when preparing for the perfect video interview.Step 1: Start with the basicsBefore your interview, find out what platform or application the school uses for video interviews, and make sure that you know how to operate it.You need to set up a clear and focused interview environment. You also need a strong internet connection.Step 2: Get prepped (做好准备)Once the interview begins, resist the urge to watch yourself, and make sure you are looking at the camera as much as possible. Try to anticipate the questions that they will ask you. Interview questions all boil down to three basic categories:Tell us about yourself.What do you bring to our program/why should we admit you?Do you have any questions about the school?Before the interview, prepare at least two to three minutes on each of these topics.Step 3: PracticePractice your answers with a friend or mentor. Get them to ask you questions and answerthem over video. If possible, work with a person who is fluent in the language of your interviewers, and get them to give you notes and comments about pronunciation or presentation.Step 4: Don’t just interview... converseInterviews are about getting to know you as a person and how well you can interact with others. Though you may have extensive notes, try to act natural - do not read directly from any prepared statements, and don’t memorize answers to repeat. Listening is just as critical as speaking in this situation, too. Make sure you understand the question that is posed to you and ask an interviewer to repeat it or expand upon it if you feel you are confused.36．In preparing for the perfect video interview, you need to ________.A．have quick access to the Internet B．know how to operate the interviewC．fill out an application on the platform D．find a suitable environment for the interview 37．Once the interview begins, what should you keep in mind?A．Keeping quiet unless asked to talk.B．Making eye contact as much as possible.C．Expecting the questions that are often asked.D．Preparing answers on some of thequestions.38．Which of the following is TRUE about Step 3?A．You should be fluent in the language of your interviewers.B．Practicing with your friend over the phone may be helpful.C．Practicing in advance may help improve your performance.D．Notes and comments from the interviewers are practical.39．When doing an interview, you ________.A．are supposed to memorize answers to repeat B．must ask the interviewers to explain the questionsC．can read prepared statements as naturally as you can D．should attach equalimportance to listening as speaking40．Who is probably the author of the passage?A．An expert in university admissions.B．A visitor to different universities abroad.C．An editor in charge of a travel magazine.D．A student applying for universities overseas.When Milla Bizzot to finished her first 24-hour obstacle race, she went shoulder to shoulderwith experienced competitors, ran 36 miles and completed hundreds of obstacles, all at the age of 9.“There are some double takes on the course, but she has been an inspiration to people who see her out there competing like that,” said Christian Bizzotto, Milla’s father and coach, who was proud of her. Milla is very fit for her age, and she proved it in completing the BattleFrog Xtreme 24-hour race in Miami.Milla also used the event to inspire other kids to be active, and show how competing in obstacle racing has helped her deal with being bullied at school. “We wanted to make her feel more empowered and make her feel that she wasn’t weak, and that changed her whole mindset,” her father said.In preparing for the 24-hour race, Milla trained 20 hours a week for 90 days, doing exercise in the gym for 4 hours every day after school.“The reactions are 90 percent good, but some are totally negative,” Christian said. “I’ve had people message me on Facebook saying I’m a child abuser, and that no 9-year-old should be doing a 24-hour race. But her own doctors were there supporting her and cheering her on. I want her to be a kid, and this is just something she really wants to do.”CrossFit and obstacle course racing have also helped Christian turn around his life. He got injured in a motorcycle accident. After he was finally able to get around without using a walker, he began his recovery by going for walks on the beach with Milla, and then began running every day.Next, he joined a CrossFit gym and enjoyed it so much that he opened his own gym to train others for events like CrossFit, BattleFrog and Spartan races. “I just wanted to create a hero that Milla could look up to,” he said.Next up for Milla is an invitation-only “Athletes Race”. Competitors also have to raise $5,000 for charity.41．Christian Bizzotto, Milla’s father and coach, ______.A．was very strict with MillaB．was satisfied with what Milla didC．lost his legs in a motorcycle accidentD．threw his walker with the help of CrossFit42．What can we learn about Milla?A．She was always bullied by her schoolmates.B．She began to run because she was physically weak.C．Her father wanted her to get benefit from the obstacle race.D．She became more confident after the 24-hour obstacle race.43．During her training for the 24-hour obstacle race, Milla most probably _________.A．had two days’ rest every weekB．was always running with her fatherC．spent over 4 hours every day of a weekD．took a hit because her father was injured44．The reactions Christian got on the Internet ______.A．told us that Milla had a hard childhoodB．showed that he was a real abuserC．encouraged Milla to challenge more difficult runsD．were mixed but what Milla did was supported by her doctors45．What Christian did after his injury was mainly to ______.A．make money to open a gymB．set a good example to MillaC．make money to raise his familyD．get recovered as soon as possibleSeveral new species of tropical birds have been found on remote islands in Indonesia. Researchers have discerned the Wakatobi sunbird, a new species that lives on the small Wakatobi Islands, located in central Indonesia. They also studied olive-backed (橄榄背的) sunbirds and black sunbirds and found that some of the birds they examined actually belonged to some previously unrecognized species.The new Wakatobi sunbird looks similar to the olive-backed sunbird, but has darker feathers, shorter wings, and a higher-toned song. Zoologists believe that because it has such short wings, it never spread beyond the tiny islands. The olive-backed sunbird, however, can fly long distances, so it was able to inhabit other locations.These discoveries were part of a long-time cooperation between scientists at Trinity College Dublin and Universitas Halu Oleo in Sulawesi, Indonesia.“Specifically, we became interested in the Wakatobi sunbird because of the work of Ernst Hartert, a German bird expert active at the beginning of the 20th century,” Fionn O Marcaigh, first author on the paper, says. “He described the Wakatobi sunbird as a population with distinctive dark feathers, but he and the rest of the scientific community eventually decided that it was only a subspecies of the widespread olive-backed sunbird. We were eager to use modern methods to put this to the test.”For their research, scientists used DNA, recordings of songs and body measurement analysis to compare the sunbirds they studied, “We used a system called integrative taxonomy, which combines data on a number of aspects of the birds, including their songs, feathers, and body structures,” O Marcaigh says. “We recorded their songs using digital recorders, measured live birds caught and released by licensed netters, and used computational statistics to analyze the differences.” The scientists also obtained genetic samples which they analyzed in the lab and they found that the patterns they found were also reflected in the birds’ DNA．“I’m excited that we’ve added to the list of known species from this wonderful part of the world,” O Marcaigh says.46．What does the underlined word “discerned” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A．Overestimated.B．Imagined.C．Overlooked.D．Identified. 47．How does the Wakatobi sunbird differ from the olive-backed sunbird?A．It has colorful wings.B．It flies shorter distances.C．It lives throughout Indonesia.D．It sings more beautiful songs.48．What can we know about Ernst Hartert?A．He is a scientist from Universitas Halu Oleo.B．He still takes an active part in bird research.C．He is the first scientist to use DNA to study birds.D．He inspired the researchers’ interest in the Wakatobi sunbird.49．Why did O Marcaigh study the Wakatobi sunbird?A．To determine its category.B．To investigate its habitat and behavior.C．To analyze its genetic makeup.D．To continue the study of Ernst Hartert. 50．Which aspect of the research does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?A．Its methods.B．Its theories.C．Its impact.D．Its background.To put it simply, stress can be the father of growth, while a crisis can be the mother of innovation. The notion that great good can emerge from great adversity (逆境) is as old as the legend of the great phoenix (凤凰), who not only arises but soars to new heights from its own ashes.In 1598, William Shakespeare penned the play As You Like It. One of the most famous lines from that play is spoken in Act 2 Scene 1 by Duke Senior, “Sweet are the uses of adversity which, like the toad (癞蛤蟆), ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head.” Even 500 years ago, the potential value of adversity was recognized, not by a great healer, but by a great playwright. Can this really be the case?Fast-forward to the great silent film star Mary Pickford. She was called the most popular actress in the world in the 1910s and 1920s. Failing to continue acting with the advent of the “talkies”(movies with recorded sound), she co-founded the film company United Artists. Shifting her talents to producing and directing, she became the most powerful woman in the entertainment industry. She once noted, “You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call ‘failure’ is not the falling down, but the staying down.”Rather than fear and try to avoid adversity, perhaps we should accept the inevitability (必然) of adversity and prepare for it. Indeed, positive things can emerge from adversity.Adversity reveals true opportunities for those preparing to take advantage. Dr. John Krumboltz’s happenstance theory states that career and life development is best fostered by preparing for opportunities that you may not know even exist in the current moment. Numerous unpredictable factors are potentially shaping the future. These include the crises adversity brings.In Friedrich Nietzsche’s book, Behold the Man, the German philosopher writes that a person who has “turned out well” could be recognized by the ability to take advantage of and prosper from adversity, just as he wrote before, “What does not kill him makes him stronger.”So, the next time adversity enters your life, will you run from it, or will you embrace it and use it as a step ping stone to greater happiness and success?51．Why does the author quote the line from Shakespeare’s play?A．To emphasize the great wisdom of Shakespeare.B．To highlight the beauty of Shakespeare’s language.C．To challenge the conventional belief regarding adversity.D．To show the long-standing recognition of adversity’s value.52．What is conveyed through Mary Pickford’s story?A．Fame can block one’s achievements.B．Strong determination overcomes adversity.C．Accepting adversity results in positive outcomes.D．Courage in the face of challenges leads to success.53．What is the idea behind Krumboltz’s happenstance theory?A．Embracing uncertainty.B．Managing life’s challenges.C．Seizing hidden opportunities.D．Focusing on personal growth.54．What is the author’s attitude towards adversity?A．Cautious.B．Favorable.C．Neutral.D．Doubtful. 55．What does the passage mainly talk about?A．Finding value and opportunity in facing adversity.B．Stress as the primary cause of growth and innovation.C．How to avoid adversity and negative experiences in life.D．Historical figures who failed to overcome adversity effectively.阅读下面短文，并根据题目要求用英语回答问题(请注意问题后的字数要求)。

大联考长郡中学2024届高三月考试卷（二）英语得分：本试题卷共10页。

时量120分钟。

满分150分。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt？A. £19.15.B.£9.1C. £9.15.8.1. What does the woman hope to do about the pants?A. Get them exchanged.B. Make them shorter.C. Have them returned.2. What is the weather like in the mountains?A. Snowy.B. Sunny.C. Cloudy.3. How does the man feel about his chemistry teacher?A. He's embarrassed.B. He's nervous.C. He's grateful.4. How does the man want to travel?A. By car.B. By plane.C. By train.5 . What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Traffic accidents.B. Flying ambulances.C. Sci-fi movies.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。

天津市耀华中学2023届高三年级第二次月考英语学科试卷★请同学们将试题答案填涂或填写在答题卡上本试卷分第I卷（选择题），第II卷（非选择题）和第III卷（听力试卷）三部分，共150分，第I，II卷考试时间100分钟，听力考试时间为20分钟。

祝各位同学考试顺利！第Ⅰ卷（95分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. We can become a smart shopper by choosing for value, not for looks; ______, choose good quality goods with plain packages.A. in particularB. in additionC. in other wordsD. in any case2. I hadn’t had trouble learning English until one day I ______ whether there was ham in a hamburger.A. askedB. had askedC. was askedD. had been asked3. Some of the language used on the Internet is different from that used in other forms of ______.A. communicationB. exchangeC. literatureD. transport4. On social media sites, people tend to post only ______ updates that make them appear happy and friendly.A. regularB. immediateC. falseD. positive5. She applied for a position in the sales department ______ one considers to be of value and importance.A. whereB. whichC. whenD. as6. The Longji Rice Terraces (龙脊梯田) attract many visitors who come to admire this great wonder created by people and nature ______ together.A. workB. to workC. workingD. worked7. If you look the right way, you ______ see that the whole world is a garden.A. canB. mustC. dareD. should8. Cars do cause us some health problems — in fact far more serious ______ than mobile phones do.A. oneB. onesC. thatD. those9. Thanks to advances in technology, ____ we make friends and communicate with them has changed significantly.A. whyB. whetherC. howD. where10. After-school activities take up a lot of time, so students have to learn to ______ their busy schedules.A. adoptB. highlightC. declineD. organize11. Mary worked here as a temporary secretary and ______ getting a full-time job with the company because of her diligence and intelligence.A. ended upB. turned outC. depended onD. set about12. ______ you start eating in a healthier way, weight control will become much easier.A. UnlessB. UntilC. BeforeD. Once13. After the Shenzhou VI capsule touched down, two astronauts succeeded in traveling around the earth, thus again ______ China is a global space power.A. provedB. provingC. to proveD. to have proved14. Nowadays the growth of food delivery apps in China ______ the country with takeout containers and plastic bags.A. have drownedB. has been drownedC. is drowningD. are drowned15. English idioms are a way of adding color to the language. For example, if they’re rushing into something and should wait and be patient, you could say “______”.A. kill two birds with one stoneB. call it a dayC. add fuel to the fireD. hold your horses第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

奉新一中届高三上学期第二次月考英语试题供题人：刘杨芳.10第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。

从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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．Who did the woman want to call?A．James. B．Drake. C．Daniel.2．What are the speakers probably going to do?A．Give Robert a phone call. B．Go and pick Robert up.C．Wait for Robert.3．Where are the speakers?A．At home. B．In a restaurant. C．In the street.4．How many members are probably there in the man’s group?A．6. B．12. C．18.5．What does the man mean?A．He hid the glass. B．He broke the glass.C．He gave the glass to a friend.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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 is Nancy doing now?A．Getting up in her room. B．Preparing for a party. C．Performing on stage.7．Why did the man come for Nancy?A．To bring her a dress. B．To get her some flowers.C．To invite her to see a movie．听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

华南师大附中2022-2023学年度高三月考(二)英语第一部分阅读(共两节; 满分50 分)第一节(共15 小题; 每小题2.5 分, 满分37.5 分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

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They’ll feellike they’re exploring the places themselves, with stunningphotography, lively stories, and exciting facts.1.Which of the following can you learn from Girls’ Life M agazine?A.News about award-winning authors.rmation about interesting events.C.Suggestions from coaches about nutrition.D.Advice on improving academic performances.2.Who is the passage mainly written for?A.Parents.B. Teachers.C. Kids.D. Teenage girls.3.Which magazine has the youngest readers?A.Girls’ Life MagazineB. MuseC. Sports Illustrated KidsD. National Geographic KidsBFive-year-old Willard Wigan struggled to tell the difference between an M and a W or a 6 and a 9. Unfortunately, his schoolteacher knew nothing about dyslexia (阅读障碍症), a learning disability that can make letters and numbers confusing. She didn’t try to help him.Not surprisingly, Willard didn’t like school. Usually, his mind drifted—to playing outside, to his dog Maxie, or to the ants that lived near his family’s garden shed. Willard was especially curious about those ants. He felt like them—small and insignificant. Thus, when he noticed some ants trying to build a house, he decided to help them! Willard constructed a little building. Then he sprinkled sugar inside to encourage the ants to move in. When they did, Willard built more houses.At school, Willard still struggled, but now he knew he could do something special. Maybe he wasn’t a failure after all. If he had trouble with his reading or math, Willard would later go home and creat tiny furniture for the ant houses. He even built an ant school, with teeny swings, ladders, seesaws, and a merry-go-round. His artistic skill increased, and a love for little things began to grow in his heart.At age nine, Willard began carving faces on toothpicks. He discovered that his ability improved when he held his breath as he worked. When he quit school at age 15 to help support his family, Willard still spent his spare time carving. His confidence grew as more people appreciated his talent. Eventually, he quit his factory job to pursue his dream of becoming one of the best artists in the world. Now, years later, Willard carves the tiniest artwork in the world! His sculptures are so small that several can fit on a period at the end of a sentence.Because of their beauty and rarity, his sculptures have made Willard a wealthy man. But he says, “Success isn’t about material things like an expensive watch or a costly ring; it’s about persevering and achieving your dreams.”Willard Wigan, microsculptor, has done just that. The man who felt small as a boy has shown the world that something small can really be BIG.4.Which of the following best describes Willard’s teacher?A.Sympathetic.B. Unhelpful.C. Impatient.D. Careless.5.Why did Willard become interested in building homes for ants?A.Because he had a love for little things.B.Because he was absent-minded in class.C.Because he wouldn’t have to struggle at school.D.Because he thought they both seemed unimportant.6.What can we infer from the 4th paragraph?A.Willard gave up his study in school to pursue his dream.B.Willard became popular when more people appreciated his work.C.Willard was able to carve small artwork in a short period of time.D.Willard found a way to make better artwork when he was at school.7.Which of the following may Willard agree with?A.Failure is the mother of success.B.Success belongs to those who don’t give up.C.Dreaming big is the first step in achieving your goals.D.Talent is sometimes more important for success than hard work.CAnton was thrilled about his new job as an intern (实习生) for his favorite director, Selma Honor. Seeing her documentary about race-car drivers had convinced Anton that he wanted to be a filmmaker. When he found out that she was filming a documentary about the local basketball team, he wrote her a letter offering his help. Getting the call from Selma’s assistant had been the thrill of a lifetime.Being on the set turned out to be quite different from what Anton had expected. He had imagined he would be standing behind Selma, watching her make crucial decisions during filming. Instead, the assistant director, Joe, had given Anton a box of index cards to place in alphabetical order, which is what Anton was doing in the gym when Selma arrived. She looked around quickly and said, “What’s that kid doing in the shot? Get him out of here.” Joe hurried over and told Anton to finish his work in the hallway.Anton sat on the hallway floor, carefully sorting the index cards while listening to the crew setting up for the big game that night. He heard Selma and Joe arguing, and then Joe came slamming through the gym doors. “She wants symbolism in a high school gym,” he muttered angrily, “as if being a teenager weren’t symbolic enough!” Anton asked what Joe meant, and Joe explained that Selma was looking for a way to give the game a symbolic boost about choosing sides. Joe’s bright red shirt gave Anton an idea.Four hours later, the crowd was divided into two halves. All of the fans for the home team wore red shirts; all of the fans for the away team wore gray shirts. Selma smiled as she started to film, noting that Anton’s idea really did add an additional competitive element to the game. She winked at Anton. He trailed behind her—once again certain that he had the best job in the world.8.Which is one theme of the passage?A.Ambition can get you in trouble.B.Disappointment is usually temporary.C.Creativity can make bad situations worse.D.All movies should have some symbolism.9.What do Selma’s actions tell you about her?A.She always treats her team with patience.B.She does not allow anyone to influence her.C.She is willing to listen to other people’s ideas.D.She makes all of her decisions before filming begins.10.What does Anton’s experience show?A.Do not give up even when you have setbacks.B.Sometimes you have to give in to a boss’s demands.C.It is necessary to take time to make careful decisions.D.It is very important to be friends with people you work for.11.How can Anton be described?A.Strong and pushy.B. Honest and loyal.C. Competitive and demanding.D. Creative and determined.DReflexology is a natural treatment dating back to ancient times. It is based on the idea that there are zones, or areas, in the feet and hands that are related to other parts and systems of the body. For example, the tips of the toes and fingers are related to the head and neck, and the ball of the foot is related to the heart and chest. A reflexologist applies pressure to specific areas in a patient’s feet and hands to relieve symptoms or pain in other related areas.This type of treatment does not cure or diagnose specific health problems, and it does not involve any medicine or drugs. Yet many patients find that it successfully relieves symptoms of stress and disease. Reflexology is effective for pain, headaches, and sleeping difficulties, among other ilnesses. Applying pressure to the feet and hands relieves tension, improves blood circulation, and relaxes muscles. It promotes the natural, healthy functions and well-being of the entire body. Reflexology is often used along with other types of treatments, including conventional medicine.This gentle therapy is safe and simple. A reflexologist’s only tools are his or her hands. Pressure is strong, but not uncomfortable. It’s not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during treatments.A typical treatment session lasts one hour. Treatment is usually focused on the feet for most of the session. A patient is asked to remove his or her shoes and socks, to sit in a comfortable reclining chair, and then to relax as the reflexologist warms the patient’s feet with his or her hands and applies pressure to the appropriate parts of the foot. The last ten minutes of the session are dedicated to the hands.After relieving specific problems, many patients continue a regular program of treatment to maintain good health. Some reflexologists suggest building at least a five- minute reflexology session into every day for long-term relief of stress and pain.12.What is a reflexologist?A.a scientist who studies reflexology practice.B.a patient who receives reflexology treatment.C.a person who provides reflexology treatment.D.a person who supports the reflexology theory.13.Which of the following is true about reflexology according to the article?A.It can deal with problems with the feet.B.It works wonderfully with some diseases.C.It is often combined with other treatments.D.Many people do it at least five minutes daily.14.In a typical session of reflexology, about how much time is spent on the feet?A.One hour.B. Fifty minutes.C. Ten minutes.D. Half the time.15.In ideas, which of the following is similar to reflexology?A.Chinese herbal therapy.B. Spiritual healing method.C.Traditional western medicine.D. Chinese acupuncture (针灸).第二节(共5 小题;每小题2.5 分, 满分12.5 分) 阅读短文，从短文后选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

天津市第四十三中学2023-2024学年高三上学期第二次月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．—Can I have a day off tomorrow? I need to visit my grandma in the hospital.—__________. I can manage without you.A．Forget it B．Of courseC．It depends D．I’m afraid not2．—You should have a lot to complain about your partner, John.—No! I really have nothing ______ him.A．with B．against C．beyond D．for3．Later in this chapter the case will be introduced to readers ______ consumers’ support became a stream of motivation for improvement of the company.A．who B．when C．which D．where 4．Lonely Planet is one of the world’s largest travel guide brands, ______ more than 500 different guides in eight languages.A．to publish B．publishing C．published D．publish 5．The good thing about the children is that they ______ very easily to new environments.A．adapt B．contribute C．sacrifice D．devote6．In 1997, a London researcher ______ a surprising idea on how humans would live in the future.A．got out of B．took away from C．came up with D．looked up to 7．______ the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation.A．Although B．Unless C．If D．As 8．Pandas are ______ to the mountains of central China and only about 1, 000 remain in the wild.A．native B．sensitive C．related D．familiar 9．Male nurses are difficult to hire as many men reject this ______ out of the long-existing discrimination.A．concept B．assessment C．identity D．personality 10．He speaks English with a strong American accent, so he ______ brought up in Britain.A．couldn’t be B．shouldn’t be C．can’t have been D．needn’t have been11．Since this school provides various optional courses, students will have a(n) ______ choice according to their interest.A．flexible B．dependent C．available D．reliable 12．—Could we have a word before you leave?—Sure, wait a moment. I ______ my work, but it won’t take long.A．would just finish B．have just finishedC．just finished D．am just finishing13．I was surprised by her words，which made me recognize___silly mistakes I had made.A．what B．that C．how D．which 14．An artist who was recently travelling on a ferry to the southern island discovered ______ a long lost antique Greek vase.A．at random B．by chance C．on occasion D．in turn 15．—He is good at a lot of things but it doesn’t mean he is perfect.—______ Actually no one is.A．You must be kidding.B．Let’s get going.C．Thank goodness.D．I’m with you on that.二、完形填空If you took the strengths of others, and compared them to your weaknesses, do you thinktheirs. I must say that my financial planning is sound enough to take care of my 26 family; and I can take care of new family members also, at least for some time 27 I lose my current job. But 28 I see or hear them spending so much money after possessions, I start comparing again. How can I stop this habit, without changing jobs?This is an excellent but tough 29 . I think it’s 30 to compare ourselves to others, but it often makes us unhappy even if we have enough and should be 31 what we have. My quick 32 : try to be aware of when you start comparing yourself to others. . . once you’ve developed this 33 , stop yourself and tell yourself, “Stop that!” And then 34 thinking about all the things you do have, the things you love, the people you have and the blessings that 35 has given you. Make this a regular practice, and you’ ll start to be happier with your life.16．A．why B．what C．that D．how 17．A．often B．hard C．soon D．well 18．A．theory B．option C．practice D．idea 19．A．blessed B．connected C．weighed D．matched 20．A．grateful B．pitiful C．shocked D．confident 21．A．comparison B．communication C．competition D．combination 22．A．regret B．correct C．offer D．afford 23．A．thoughts B．values C．alternatives D．weaknesses 24．A．because of B．according to C．apart from D．in spite of 25．A．concept B．health C．profession D．lifestyle 26．A．developing B．working C．existing D．coming 27．A．as if B．even if C．in case D．now that 28．A．however B．whatever C．wherever D．whenever 29．A．programme B．fantasy C．question D．reality 30．A．strange B．natural C．difficult D．important 31．A．sorry for B．curious about C．guilty at D．happy with 32．A．judgement B．conclusion C．formula D．advice 33．A．awareness B．hobby C．tradition D．custom 34．A．require B．risk C．fancy D．start 35．A．happiness B．life C．success D．confidence三、阅读理解The library is one of the most popular places at a western university. Students turn to it for research, conversations about class, and many other services.Compared with Chinese libraries, college libraries in the US and UK tend to offer more resources. A postgraduate at Yale University can borrow as many as 225 books at a time.In addition to borrowing books, there are online and electronic resources. These include a database search of popular and academic material, such as LexisNexis Academic, which offer items from newspapers and magazines.Although books and articles are the items that students ask for most frequently, some libraries provide audio and video recordings, maps and sheet music (活页乐谱). At some schools, teachers and tutors put electronic copies of their teaching PPTs on the library Web to give easier access for students.Another useful service in Western college libraries is the Interlibrary Loan. This allows a student at one school to borrow books from another school. The loan request is made through the student’s college library, which gets the book, gives it to the user, and arranges for its return.Technology has brought more services to students and has made libraries attractive. Some universities have services for students to send messages through the computer or mobile texts to ask the library staff for information.Earlier this year, Harvard University introduced a new Scan and Deliver service, allowing students to make requests for parts of books and articles. Requests made through the system are handled by library staff. The student receives and e-mail with an Internet link to the scanned pages. The service is free and all material comes within four days.It used to be that libraries didn’t allow food or drinks. But that rule is changing and many of them now contain a cafe so students can spend as much time as they want in the library.Actually, some US university libraries are now all-night affairs, or have at least one study room open all night.36．In Western college libraries a postgraduate can _________.A．have a free drink or a mealB．borrow as many books as they wantC．access not only books but other study resourcesD．ask questions and get answers from their tutors37．Which of the following are mostly needed by students in western libraries?A．Books and articles.B．Audio and video recordings.C．Maps and sheet music.D．Tutors’ teaching PPTs.38．How can a college student borrow books from other college’s libraries?A．By going to these libraries.B．By getting them through the Internet.C．By borrowing them through their own library.D．By sending messages through the computer or mobile texts.39．What can we learn from the text?A．Food or drinks are not allowed in all western college libraries.B．The services in western college libraries are being improved.C．Postgraduates can post their own PPTs on the library website.D．24-hour services are adopted in most western libraries nowadays.40．What is the text mainly about?A．New roles of modern college libraries.B．The convenience of online reading.C．Introduction of western college libraries.D．Useful services in Chinese libraries.On a cold winter day in Denver, I waited in line to see my hero, Jack Canfield, the co-author of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and the author of The Success Principles. What Jack had become was a version of what I wanted to be.During his talk, Jack took out his wallet, pulled out a hundred-dollar bill, and said, “Who wants this?”Hands shot up in the audience; people leaned forward to see whom Jack would choose. But I ran up the stairs to the stage and grabbed the bill from his hand. He turned to me and said, “Yes, that’s it! Instead of waiting around for opportunities, simply take the initiative and create what we want!”After this week, I asked for his personal e-mail address and sent him e-mail sharing my views and dreams. He kindly e-mailed back simple encouragement such as “Keep thinking and playing bigger; it’s much more fun that way. Love, Jack.” Then I got occupied with other things in life and I stopped e-mail Jack.A year later, my dream gradually faded. I had this idea if I got back in touch with Jack. I e-mailed him again and again but got no response. As I sat down at my computer to check my e-mail for the fifth time in 15 minutes, an inspiration came like lighting: What was I doing? Was I waiting for the prize of life? I knew I needed to do something about all this waiting. I was going to write a book, which I would call “Waiting for Jack”!It all sounded good, but then reality hit. Some nights I cried and wanted to give up. I wrote and rewrote. Even though I could feel the fear, I did it anyway. Fortunately, three years later, Waiting for Jack turns out a best-seller on Amazon!We all have a “Jack” for whom we wait — whether it’s a person, a place or a thing. Now I would like to ask you: what are you waiting for?41．From the first paragraph we can learn that the author _________.A．wanted Jack to autograph her bookB．wanted to be as successful as JackC．wanted to make friends with JackD．wanted to get help from Jack42．It can be inferred from the passage that Jack Canfield is probably a person who_________.A．welcomes challenges in lifeB．enjoys playing a lotC．likes showing off his wealthD．seldom takes risks43．How did the author lose contact with Jack?A．She and Jack had an argument.B．She had no time to contact Jack.C．Jack was too proud to get along with.D．She was too upset with her broken dream.44．Which of the following statements is NOT True according to the passage?A．The author considered Jack Canfield as her idol.B．The author was not very satisfied with Jack’s response at first.C．It was the author’s sudden desire to write a book called Waiting for Jack.D．The author spent three years writing Waiting for Jack, so it became a best seller. 45．What might be the theme of the book Waiting for Jack?A．The disappointment of waiting for her hero, Jack.B．The need to keep waiting for the prize of our life.C．The importance of taking action to achieve a goal.D．The harm of blindly worshipping others as heroes.A world-champion body builder has no more muscles than does a 90-pound person who is physically weak. So what makes him so strong? What other qualities does he need?Muscles are made of thousands of stringy fibers-a number that is fixed during childhood-which contract(收缩）when doing work. Strength does not depend on the number of fibers but on the function of their thickness and how many of them contract at the same time.Exercise actually damages the muscles. During the recovery stage, the muscle fibers increase in size. Exercise also trains more muscle fibers to work at one time. If a muscle is weak or untrained, for example, only 10 percent of its fibers will contract, whereas up to 90 percent of the fibers in a weight lifter's biceps(二头肌）will contract.Aside from the strength, two other factors go into making an athlete: fitness and endurance. Fitness is related to the condition of the heart. During exercises, there is an increase in the amount of blood returning to the heart from the muscles. A typical volume for a runner at rest is about 5 quarts a minute, compared with 30 quarts during a vigorous trial(运动测试). This greater volume means more work for the heart-a muscular balloon that expands and contract is to take in blood and push it out. Like any other muscle, the heart enlarges and gets stronger with routine exercise.Endurance, or the length of time muscles can work, depends in part on how much fuel－in this case sugar-the muscles can store. A muscle that is continually exercised until it runs out of sugar tends to store more when it refuels at the next meal. And more sugar can translate into greater endurance the next time the muscle is put to the test.46．What determines the strength of a world-champion body builder?A．The thickness of fibers and the number of those contracting contemporarily.B．The number of fibers and the amount of exercise he does at the same time.C．The function of fibers and their thickness.D．The function of fibers and their recovery.47．What effect does exercise have on muscle fibers according to the passage?A．It helps fibers more easily to contract.B．It makes fibers increase quickly in size.C．It makes more fibers weak or untrained.D．It helps more fibers to work at one time.48．What does the author mean by saying “this greater volume means more work for the heart”?A．The heart bears the task of making more blood during a vigorous trial.B．The heart needs to bear the fast heart beating during a vigorous trial.C．The heart takes in more blood and pushes it out during a vigorous trial.D．The heart enlarges and becomes stronger routinely during a vigorous trial. 49．What could be inferred from the last paragraph?A．The more sugar muscles store, the thicker the fibers in them become.B．The more sugar a muscle consumes, the less it tends to store next time.C．The more sugar the muscles of an athlete store, the longer time they can work.D．The amount of sugar in muscles largely depends on when they refuel at the nest meal. 50．What could be the best title for the passage?A．Strong Heart and World-champion B．Strength, Fitness and EnduranceC．Body Building and Muscles D．Resources of StrengthMy generation — people born after 1990 — are accustomed to “all-in-platform” life, where we use mobile apps of different platforms to do almost everything in life.For instance, I ordered a cup of coffee on Monday using an online delivery app. Then, I called a taxi by tapping on the app of a ride-booking service. Next, I bought some necessities on shopping platform Taobao. That done, I moved on to various other online destinations to get my daily fix of music, reading, social networking and so forth.Platforms now play an increasingly important role in almost all aspects of day-to-day life, not just in economic and political processes. Consumption and social interaction are closely linked to platforms now.But, I began to get confused recently. I thought I was being treated differently. My friend and I called a taxi at the same time on a ride-hailing platform (打车平台) and found that for the same destination, the prices were different. The price indicated on my phone was higher. One of the potential reasons could have been that I regularly use the ride-hailing platform and have a higher ranking while my friend doesn’t use it that often. So, the ride-hailing platform offers discounts to newbies like her, to attract and have such customers.China’s latest efforts in regulating monopolistic or improper market behavior are of great significance in protecting consumers’ lawful rights.“The essence of platform-based monopoly (垄断) is that a large number of users are gathered on only a select few platform companies, leading to uneven data gathering different platforms. But in China some platforms use their own data and traffic (流量) to expand capital in a disorderly way,” said Wang Yong, deputy director of the Institute of Economics at Tinghua University.Data monopoly also brought another inconvenience for comumers — platforms block links to each other. For instance, link to WeChat Pay of Tencent is not available on Alibuba’s Taobao while there is no Alipay link on JD app’s payment options.Last year, Meituan was charged with preventing customers from using Alipay as a payment option on Meituan apps and platforms.In July, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology launched a six-month special rectification (专项治理) for the internet industry, asking platform operators to stop blocking each other’s link.“More efforts should also be made to strike a good balance between personal information protection and interconnectivity between platforms Companies are being encouraged to further develop data encryption (加密) technology so that the data are available but not visible.”51．What is the author’s purpose in writing Para.2?A．To offer some tips on using apps on mobile phone.B．To share his experience with mobile apps.C．To further explain what is “all-in-platform” life.D．To help readers familiarize themselves with mobile apps.52．What could be inferred from Paragraph 4?A．The author encountered so called “big data price discrimination”.B．The author and his friend were treated differently by taxi drivers.C．Due to the author's higher ranking, the platform offered him a cheaper price.D．The ride-hailing platform offers discounts to regular customers.53．The purpose of the platforms blocking each other's links is________.A．to gather personal informationB．to expand capitalC．to protect consumers' rightsD．to use their data and traffic wisely54．What is the author's attitude towards data monopoly?A．Sympathetic.B．Approving.C．Critical.D．Grateful.55．What does the passage focus on?A．Data monopolies and the inconvenience they bring to mobile app life.B．Mobile apps have greatly changed our lives.C．How to protect personal information on mobile apps.D．Platforms have impacted every aspect of our daily lives.四、阅读表达阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

2021年高三上学期第二次月考英语试题（特长生试卷）含答案英语试卷第一节单项填空（共30小题；每小题1分，共30分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1. --I feel so nervous about the National English Speech petition tomorrow. --________.A. I really envy youB. Glad to hear thatC. Sounds greatD. Take it easy2. The traffic on the main streets has a longer green signal than ___on the small ones.A. oneB. thisC. thatD. it3. Hurry up, kids! The school bus _______ for us!A. waitsB. was waitingC. waitedD. is waiting4. Read this story, ___ you will realize that not everything can be bought with money.A. orB. andC. butD. so5. --Why are your eyes so red? You _______ have slept well last night.A. can'tB. mustn'tC. needn'tD. won't6. ____you said at the meeting describes a bright future for the pany.A. WhenB. HowC. WhatD. That7. He is so busy. He cannot afford enough time with his son ____he wants to.A. even ifB. as ifC. becauseD. before8. ____ which university to attend, the girl asked her teacher for advice.A. Not knowingB. Knowing notC. Not knownD. Known not9. Nowadays people are more concerned about the environment ___ they live.A. whatB. whichC. whenD. where10. The airport ___next year will help promote tourism in this area.A. being pletedB. to be pletedC. pletedD. having been pleted11．--I'm sorry I made a mistake!-- Nobody is perfect.A. Take your timeB. You're rightC. Whatever you sayD. Take it easy12. Would you like to with us to the film tonight?A. e alongB. e offC. e acrossD. e through13. I was glad to meet Jenny again, I didn't want to spend all day with her.A. butB. andC. soD. or14. When I arrived, Bryan took me to see the house___ I would be staying.A. whatB. whenC. whereD. which15.I got to the office earlier that day, the 7:30 train from PaddingtonA. caughtB. to have caughtC. to catchD. having caught16．From space, the earth looks blue. This is ____about seventy-one percent of its surface is covered by water.A. whyB. howC. becauseD. whether17.Before you pay a visit to a place of interest, look in your local library _a book about it.A. onB. atC. forD. to18..It’s much easier to make friends____ you have similar interests.A. unlessB. whenC. even thoughD. so that19. I’m calling about the apartment you __the other day. Could you tell me moreabout it?A. advertisedB. had advertisedC. are advertisingD. will advertise20.----This is your order, a hamburger and an apple pie ____?A. Anything elseB. Is that OKC. For here or to goD. Something to drink21. Traditionally, college students hold a graduation ceremony to encourage themselves before they ____on their life journey.A. give upB. settle downC. get throughD. set off22. This project requires close teamwork. _Will be achieved unless we work well together.A. NothingB. AnythingC. SomethingD. Everything23. I ___to my cousin’s birthday party last night, but I was not availableA. wentB. had goneC. would goD. would have gone24. Mo Yan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in xx, __made one of the Chinese people’s long-held dreams e true.A. itB. thatC. whatD. which25. David is __animal fur, so he won’t visit anyone who has cats or dogs in the house.A. curious aboutB. allergic toC. satisfied withD. food of26. If parents have children help with housework, the children will feel needed. ___,they will learn to take care of themselves.A. On the contraryB. In a wordC. That is to sayD. What’s more27.___in the early 20th century, the school keeps on inspiring children’s love of art.A. To foundB. FoundingC. FoundedD. Having founded28. It’s said that the power plant is now___ large as what it was.A. twice asB. as twiceC. twice muchD. much twice29. It __be the vocabulary that caused you the problem in the exercise because you know a lot of words.A. mayB. couldn’tC. shouldD. needn’t30．----How did your interview with the manager go?---- ___He seemed interested in my experience, but he didn’t ask for references.A. Perfect!B. I’m not sure.C. That’s right.D. Couldn’t be better.第二节.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Michael Greenberg is a very popular New Yorker. He is not famous in sportsor the arts, But people in the streets 31 him, especially those who are 32 .For those people, he is "Gloves" Greenberg. How did he get that 33 ?He looks like any other businessman, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase (公文箱). But he's __34___. His briefcase always has some gloves。

河北省衡水市2024-2025学年高三上学期第二次调研考试（9月月考）英语试题一、阅读理解Below are some strategies that can be employed in class to engage students in learning activities.Think — Pair — ShareThis technique is popular in the lower elementary grades to encourage speaking and listening skills. First, ask students to think about their response to a question, and then ask them to pair up with another person, usually someone nearby. The pair discuss their response, and then they share that response with a larger group.FishbowlA fishbowl is organized with two four student groups who sit facing each other in the center of the room. All the other students sit in a circle around them. Those students seated in the center discuss the question. Students on the outside circle take notes. In a variation, students on the outside may provide quick notes known as “fish food” by passing them to students on the inside for use in their discussion.Concentric CirclesOrganize students into two circles, one outside circle and one inside circle so that each student on the inside is paired with a student on the outside. The teacher poses a question to the whole group. Each pair discuss how to respond. After this brief discussion, the students on the outside circle move one space to the right. This will mean each student will be part of a new pair. The teacher can have them share the results of that discussion or pose a new question.PyramidStudents begin this strategy in pairs and respond to a discussion question with a single partner. At a signal from the teacher, the first pair join another pair which creates a group of four. These groups of four share their ideas. Next, the groups of four move to form groups of eight in order to share their best ideas. This grouping can continue until the whole class is joined up in one large discussion.1．Which strategy can a teacher adopt if he doesn’t want all the students to speak?A．Think — Pair — Share.B．Fishbowl.C．Concentric Circles.D．Pyramid.2．What’s a unique aspect of Concentric Circles?A．Students change partners.B．Students respond to a question.C．Students pass notes to each other.D．Students take turns to present their ideas. 3．How does Pyramid work?A．Best ideas are collected for a presentation.B．One group combines with another with each step.C．The whole class work together to carry out a project.D．Groups of four move around the classroom to share ideas.Malonga was born in Brazzaville, Congo, where his grandmother owned a restaurant. His love for food and cooking started there. He spent his teenage years in Germany and he started his career working in top European restaurants.In 2015, he competed in the French Top Chef TV show as the first Black chef to do so. When it came time to open his own restaurant, he took a two - year tour of the African continent, seeking inspiration.He opened Meza Malonga in 2020. Dinners at Meza Malonga have no menu — the meal changes based on seasonally available ingredients(食材)and what’s exciting Malonga at the moment. Giant windows open onto the hills of Kigali. The chefs present each course. There’s nobody yelling(大喊), “Yes chef!” and Malonga pointedly refers to “our restaurant… our menu… our project.” His longest employee is Frank Buhigiro, who says “The way we work is like we are family. You know, we don’t have pressure because we get time to think and create.”The restaurant is only open for eight months out of the year. For the other four months, Malonga and his team travel the continent. They experience different African cuisines first - hand, and source unique ingredients. But it’s more driven, more intense, than just sourcing. Malonga has visited 48 African countries, eating his way across the continent. Upon returning to Kigali, he brings back new flavors as souvenirs(纪念品). He describes new tastes like a shiny new toy. “Right now, I’m eating cassava leaves — I love it!”Malonga wants to carve out a space for African food in the global fine dining scene. Something he thinks is increasingly possible based on how people travel. Now, he says, people book trips not based on where they sleep, but where they eat.4．What gave Malonga his early inspiration for his career?A．A European cooking show.B．A famous chef in Germany.C．His book about African cuisine.D．His grandmother’s restaurant.5．In what way is Meza Malonga unique?A．It combines dining with traveling.B．It has a fixed menu that never changes.C．Diners can choose their own ingredients.D．The chefs present each course to the diners.6．What’s the working atmosphere like in Meza Malonga?A．Easy and simple.B．Warm and relaxing.C．Formal but exciting.D．Positive but tense.7．What is the main purpose of Malonga and his team’s travels across Africa?A．To enhance their team spirit.B．To search for designs for toy souvenirs.C．To experience cuisines and source ingredients.D．To seek suitable locations for opening new restaurants.Ernesto Gomez’s journey into ornithology (鸟类学) began with a childhood encounter with scarlet macaws as they flew past him in the green rainforest of Chiapas, Mexico. This experience fired a lifelong passion for birds and conservation, leading him to specialize in ornithology and join Pronatura Península deY ucatán (PPY), an environmental conservation group in Mexico.Gomez’s work is supported by Fish and Wildlife Service grant programs that improves wetland habitats for migratory birds and promotes environmental education and research. One of Gomez’s key projects involves restoring and managing wetland habitats in the Yucatan Peninsula, which has led to the return of several species. These efforts not only support bird populations butalso reduce the vulnerability of coastal communities by improving their capacity to adapt to environmental risks.Community engagement is central to PPY’s success, with the annual Toh Festival being a key example. This festival, named after a bird of cultural significance, hosts a variety of bird-related activities from March to November, including birding marathons, photo expeditions (探险), contests, tours, and workshops. These events inspire community members to appreciate and protect the region’s rich biodiversity.As a nature photographer, Gomez approaches his work with respect for the wildlife, aiming to remain careful to avoid disturbing the birds. His photography serves a higher purpose, creating media communications that support PPY’s environmental education and community outreach initiatives. His images not only record the beauty of birds but also provide a window into their world, inspiring people to learn more about the challenges they face and the habitats they depend on.Ernesto Gomez proved to us the power of photography to inspire and educate. His work ensures that the beauty of Yucatan’s birds and habitats continues to inspire, reminding us of the vital link between people and nature.8．Where did Ernesto Gomez’s interest in ornithology come from?A．An encounter with scarlet macaws.B．A documentary on wetland conservation.C．A photography exhibition about Mexican forests.D．An educational program onenvironmental science.9．What does the underlined word “vulnerability” mean in paragraph 2?A．The stability of regional biodiversity.B．The quality of being weak and easily hurt.C．The capability of managing wetland habitats.D．The probability of being adaptive to environmental risks.10．What is a primary purpose of the Toh Festival?A．To raise funds for conservation projects.B．To engage people in bird-related activities.C．To promote bird - watching as a tourism activity.D．To recognize the work of nature photographers.11．How do Gomez’s photos contribute to PPY’s mission?A．By providing visual documentation for scientific research.B．By attracting birding marathoners to the Yucatan Peninsula.C．By creating media communications for environmental education.D．By encouraging people to face the challenges of environmental conservation.Albino redwoods, with their slightly shining white appearance, are a rare sight in California’s coastal forests. Despite lacking chlorophyll, which is used to photosynthesize(光合作用), these trees have managed to survive, puzzling researchers for over a century. However, a recent study by biologist Zane Moore from the University of California in Davis may have uncovered the secret to their existence.Redwoods rank among the tallest organism on earth and claim an existence of some 3,500 years. They are known for their complex root systems that allow them to communicate and share nutrients during tough times. Researchers have seen this firsthand by introducing dye to trees on one side of an area of redwoods and tracing it all the way to the further reaches. In summer, they become more independent, and those unable to sustain themselves are cut off from the shared system in the autumn needle drop.So, if albino red woods can’t photosynthesize, why are they able to stick around? Moore’s research suggests that albino redwoods survive by tapping into the communal root system and absorbing sugars from healthier neighbors. Contrary to the belief that they are parasites(寄生植物), Moore’s findings indicate a symbiotic(共生) relationship.Albino redwoods tend to grow in less healthy conditions and have been found to contain high levels of poisonous heavy metals in their leaves. Moore theorizes that these trees are not only surviving but also serving a purpose by acting as a “reservoir(水库) for poison”, thus protecting their healthier counterparts. This discovery could potentially make it possible to use albino redwoods in polluted areas to safeguard other trees.The study highlights the interconnectedness of trees and their ability to look out for one another, forming bonds and even recognizing their offspring. Moore’s research emphasizes the importance of considering the entire community of trees, rather than focusing on individuals, to understand what’s happening in the forest.12．What can be learned about redwoods?A．They depend on each other for nutrition in tough times.B．They have unusually strong roots that can reach very far.C．How they photosynthesize has puzzled researchers for long.D．How they communicate among individuals remains a secret.13．How do albino redwood s survive?A．They become parasites of other tree species.B．They rely on the fallen needles for their growth.C．They have developed an alternative method of photosynthesis.D．They absorb sugars from the root system of healthier redwoods.14．What role do albino redwood s play in the forest ecosystem?A．They transport water for the forest.B．They act as a source of food for other plants.C．They protect other redwood trees by absorbing poison.D．They are responsible for the reproduction of the redwood species.15．What’s the best title of the text?A．Albino Redwoods May be the Result of PollutionB．Albino Redwoods May Survive to Help Nearby TreesC．Symbiotic Relationship is Built among Albino RedwoodsD．Researchers Discovered Complex Root System of Albino RedwoodsMischief Night, also known by various names like Devil’s Night and Cabbage Night, is a tradition that has changed over time in the United States and Canada. Historically, Halloween pranks(恶作剧)were performed on October 31st. 16 However, by the 1920s and 1930s, these pranks changed into more serious acts of destruction, possibly due to the social tensions of the Great Depression.In an effort to deal with this destructive behavior, parents and community leaders encouraged the tradition of trick-or-treat. 17 This shift effectively moved the mischief from October 31st to October30th.The custom of Mischief Night is particularly popular in areas with a history of Irish and Scottish immigration, such as the northeastern United States and English-speaking communities inCanada. 18According to a Cambridge Online Survey of World Englishes, 74% of Americans surveyed do not have a specific name for this night. 19 East Michigan referred to it as Devil’s Night, parts of New Jersey and New York as Mischief Night, and Washington State as Devil’s Eye. A similar study conducted by Harvard University a decade ago revealed other names like Gate Night, which involved opening farmers’ gates to let livestock roam free.20 The term Cabbage Night, for instance, originates from an old Scottish tradition where young women would use cabbages in fortune- telling rituals on All Hallows’ Eve, leading to a tradition of throwing cabbages at neighbors’ homes. Despite the decline in the use of specific names, Mischief Night continues to be a part of local traditions.A．Yet, regional names do exist.B．They offered candy to children in costumes as an alternative.C．The origins of these names have long been a topic of discussion.D．They involved light - hearted tricks such as throwing eggs at houses.E．Children had great fun but parents were concerned about the serious destruction.F．The data suggest that the specific names for this night are gradually fading away. G．However, it is less common in the South, West, and French-speaking regions of Canada.二、完形填空My friend Julie and I had completed an incredibly complicated set of instructions which led us to our comfortable room in Tokyo. The next morning, still with a white wine hangover from celebratory night, we 21 a most unexpected sensation: The whole room was shaking from side to side. My friend Julie was up and screaming “what’s happening?” I was very 22 but my mind was 23 .“I think it’s an earthquake,” I said.I staggered (踉跄) out of 24 and noticed a helpful guide page which was 25 on the small table that I hadn’t noticed before.The room stopped shaking and then started again like a 26 sailor. The cups were shaking and I was feeling rather 27 . Sure enough, the guide page had a section on what todo in an earthquake. It 28 that all buildings in Tokyo were earthquake-proof, but if you were worried, the door frames could 29 you as they were all reinforced (强化的) steel.We didn’t feel particularly protected. Julie rushed downstairs to seek 30 , but she was me t with a shrug (耸肩) from the old lady there who simply 31 that Japan sometimes shakes.Although the center of the earthquake was off the coast of the Ogasawara Islands, it 32 the whole of Japan and the aftershocks were felt as far away as India and Nepal. I was 33 that it got so little international 34 . It didn’t cause a tsunami and no nuclear power plants were affected — but it was still a crazy 35 .21．A．caught up with B．put up with C．looked forward to D．woke up to 22．A．curious B．careful C．dizzy D．calm 23．A．working B．disturbed C．slow D．blank 24．A．reach B．bed C．place D．sight 25．A．actually B．previously C．accidentally D．accordingly 26．A．worried B．seasoned C．drunken D．scared 27．A．sick B．easy C．tired D．sleepy 28．A．proved B．noted C．ensured D．predicted 29．A．interest B．bother C．support D．protect 30．A．comfort B．approval C．fortune D．assistance 31．A．replied B．complained C．hoped D．denied 32．A．panicked B．moved C．shook D．troubled 33．A．skeptical B．anxious C．surprised D．fortunate 34．A．business B．cooperation C．privilege D．attention 35．A．action B．experience C．idea D．game三、单词拼写36．The change of seasons is a natural (现象).(根据汉语提示单词拼写)四、语法填空37．She decided to take an (addition) course to enhance her skills in data analysis.(所给词的适当形式填空)38．The rapid (respond) of the firefighters helped to minimize the damage caused by the fire. (所给词的适当形式填空)39．A (type) day for a student might involve attending classes, studying, and participating in extracurricular activities. (所给词的适当形式填空)五、单词拼写40．The fundamental (原则) of good nutrition is to consume a balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)六、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。