第二学期高三模拟考试英语试题

2024届安徽省安庆市高三下学期模拟考试（二模）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Winter vacations don’t have to be about snow. From scenic coastal journeys to wildlife watching, we have found a trip for every type of winter wanderer. Here’re some hot spots.Road-trip down Oregon’s scenic coastOne of Oregon’s Seven Wonders, this 363-mile stretch of coastline is filled with landscapes, waves, headlands, and winter storms. There’s no shortage of stops on the scenic route from Astoria to Brookıngs. Visit coastal communities, spot sea lions at Shore Acres State Park, watch dancing lellyfish at the Oregon Coast Aquarıum, and explore 79 state parks.Enjoy the light show in San Antonio, TexasFrom late November to early January, millions of twinkling lights decorate the San Antonio River Walk in an eye-catching display. Riverboats carrying diverse mix of bell choirs, folk groups, and Latino bands fill the air with carols on evenings through late December.Soak in New Mexico’s natural hot springsWith more than 300 days of sunshine a year, five national forests, and 17 national parks and monuments, New Mexico is a paradise(乐园) of outdoor adventure. After an active day, loosen up your muscles in comfortable mineral springs.Celebrate New Year’s Day with the mummers in PhiladelphiaOn New Year’s Day, thousands of brightly costumed people take to the streets of Philadelphia for the annual Mummers Parade, the oldest continuous folk parade in the U. S. The people line the streets of the City of Brotherly Love from JFK Boulevard down Broad Street to watch the mummers (哑剧演员) flood the city in an explosion of color, music, and dance.1．Where should visitors go if they want to explore coastal life?A．Oregon.B．San Antonio.C．New Mexico.D．Philadelphia. 2．What is the right time for enjoying the light show?A．October 26.B．November 1.C．December 16.D．February 4. 3．Where is the text most probably taken from?A．A history book.B．A travel brochure.C．A course plan.D．An art journal.The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian-American tradition that dates back to an immigration (移民) wave in the 1900s. The Italian American tradition of the “Feast of the Seven Fishes” has appeared in movies and recently in the hit show The Bear. But talking of the origin, you’ll get many different answers. The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a dear tradition to many Italian Americans who enjoy at least seven different seafood dishes on Christmas Eve.A vast majority of Italian immigrants to the United States were from rural Southern Italy at the turn of the 19th century. They came to America because there were jobs from building railroads to skyscrapers. Friends and families found success and brought their loved ones to the U.S. Some say fish was chosen for the Feast because it was plentiful for impoverished families in Southern Italy. Others say the sea represented Italian Americans’ connection between their old and new homes.Writer and director Robert Tinnell made a comic in 2004 about his experience with the Feast of the Seven Fishes, which he later made into a 2019 movie. Growing up in North Central West Virginia, he fondly remembers his great grandmother organizing the Feast. After she died, his grandfather and other men in the family took over. That particular manly activity is something that the first Italian immigrants would have also performed out of necessity: men came to America first, without their wives and daughters.However, knowledge about where to shop, when to prepare, how to cook, the history behind the meal and family traditions soon became the responsibility of mothers to pass down to their daughters, says Di Giovine, a professor at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. They are also likely the ones who have the final say in making changes to recipes. Over time, families often adjust the menu to make things easier, cheaper, more abundant, and more accommodating of dietary restrictions.4．What do we know about the Feast of the Seven Fishes?A．It relates to a story of Italians.B．It’s made up of seven fishes.C．It marks a vital historic event.D．It’s about Americans in Italy.5．What does the underlined word “impoverished” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Needy.B．Unfortunate.C．Extended.D．Uneducated. 6．What can we infer about Robert Tinnell from paragraph 3?A．He loves fishes.B．He’s an editor.C．He’s emotional.D．He teaches writing.7．What can be the best title for the text?A．A Fish-making Method B．A Festival TraditionC．A Cookery Book D．A Special CelebrationA middle-aged woman playing by herself in the snow is an undeniably odd sight, but maybe it shouldn’t be. New research suggests that modern adults are suffering from overmuch depression, so play may be as essential to our health as sleep. We’ve been in our nature to play, which is causing all kinds of problems—for ourselves, our children, and our planet.It’s believed that adult play can lead to useful discoveries, which is supported by a study on Bali’s long-tailed monkeys. For her doctoral paper at the University of Lethbridge, animal researcher Camilla Cenni left two types of puzzle boxes for the monkeys to solve. To get the food inside, they had to drop a rock into the container or use it to hit the box. She found the monkeys that previously had been observed dropping rocks for fun were more likely to solve the rock-dropping puzzle, while those that had discovered the joy of tapping rocks together think of the answer to the tapping puzzle.This finding also suggests that somewhere, deep in our evolutionary history, a playful proto-human(原始人) came up with the concept of stone tools. Even today, the urge to play underlies most of humanity’s greatest inventions, artworks, and scientific breakthroughs, Brown says. “When I interviewed Nobel winners, I was struck by how most of them didn’t separate work and play. Their labs were their playgrounds”.“The opposite of play isn’t work; it’s depression,” says play researcher Stuart Brown, “Play is all about looking at a tough world with creativity and optimism. It gives us the ability to cooperate and get along with people who differ from us,” He goes so far as to declare that “adult play is necessary for our survival as a species.”The next time I’m caught playing, I know exactly what I’ll say: “I am not wasting time, or acting immature. I’m doing nothing for the benefit of all humanity. You’re welcome.”8．What is the phenomenon the author describes at the beginning of the text?A．Playing with snow is strange.B．Wild nature is difficult to find.C．Many people are stressed out.D．People enjoy living close to nature. 9．What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about?A．The necessity of the study.B．The importance of adult play.C．Main activities of monkeys.D．Various functions of a rock. 10．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning a playful proto-human?A．To explain the concept of play.B．To compare two research findings.C．To highlight scientific breakthroughs.D．To offer some background information. 11．Which of the following best describes the author in the last paragraph?A．Humorous.B．Optimistic.C．Caring.D．Active.Nobody knows yet what the best way of removing all that carbon will be, but scientists around the world are developing a new method. The Swiss company Climeworks is building big extractor (抽油烟机) fans to remove carbon.But other scientists are looking to nature’s carbon cycle for inspiration. They’re looking for ways to improve it, speed it up and help it take more carbon out of the air permanently.One of those scientists is Professor Luke Mackinder, a plant biologist at the University of York. His research into carbon removal is inspired by ocean algac (海藻). “About half of carbon absorption takes place in the ocean,” he says. “Algae are extremely efficient at absorbin g it.”In order to do this, his team has studied the genetic code (基因密码) of algae to work out which genes play a vital role in carbon absorption. He believes they have now figured this out. “Now we have a list and we can start thinking about how to bring them together in different living things,” he says. “We place the genes into those of other plants. It’s genetic modification.”Mackinder anticipates adding them to a range of crops and trees. The resulting increased production could be good for food security. Alternatively, they could help to enhance the influence of climate change. It all depends on what we do with the carbon once it’s trapped in those plants. Eating them would quickly return it to the atmosphere. But if instead we find ways to store it, we could keep it out of the atmosphere for good.Dave Hillyard, chief administrator of the Carbon Technology Research Foundation that is funding Mackinder’s research, says that it is important to fund work on a wide range of carbon removal methods, because “some will not get the results they’re looking for and some will succeed. There are a lot of opportunities here but very little funding and research going into it.”12．What is discussed in the first paragraph?A．An approach to carbon removal.B．A way to improve big extractor fans.C．A means of joining a company.D．A method of doing scientific research. 13．Why does Professor Luke Mackinder focus on ocean algae?A．It is secure.B．It is effective.C．It is sufficient.D．It is accessible. 14．What can we know about the genes of algae from the fourth paragraph?A．They bring about great side effects.B．They are useless for carbon absorption.C．They help increase food production.D．They have been put into other plants. 15．What is required according to Dave Hillyard?A．The government’s permission.B．More scientists’participation.C．Increasing experimental chances.D．The input into the research.How to Make Your Clothes Last LongerWe have to throw out some clothes that we love just because we’ve not taken good care of them. Four top tips can help you make your clothes last longer. 16●Reduce the times you wash your clothes. Washing your clothes less doesn’t mean wearing the same T-shirt tor a week. You can wear clothes like jeans and jumpers at least three times before washing. The exception, of course, is clothes worn for the gym. Besides, if you don’t wear clothes next to your skin, air them after wearing. 17 If they seem fine, you can wear them another day.●Wash, our clothes inside out. 18 As the machine spins (旋转) the clothes around, they must each other. Turning your clothes inside out reduces wear on the outside surface of your clothes: This can help keep them from damage.●Air your clothes dry if possible. Drying your clothes on a line is good for both your clothes and he environment. 19 When possible, just use the dryer at a low temperature.● 20 Rather than throw something out because of a small hole or tear. Knowing how to use a needle and thread (线) and a few basic repairing techniques can be friendly to your clothes and your pocket. If the work is beyond your skills, you can find repair places nearby your houses.A．Hang your jumpers on the clothes line.B．Fixing your clothes is a wise alternative.C．Use an app to find places for clothes repair.D．Simply check your clothes for any spots or marks.E．Your clothes are usually beaten hard during the wash.F．In the meantime, it can also reduce the expense of the electricity.G．They can also help save both your money and our environment definitely.二、完形填空My two-year-old daughter was playing with groceries in my shopping cart (购物车). A gentleman stood behind me with three 21 . He looked at his watch and me. While my daughter was 22 well, I knew she couldn’t stay there any longer. The man obviously was in a 23 , and he’d be behind me a long time. I 24 to let him go first. “Thank you,” he replied 25 stepping ahead of me. His face lit up with 26 .When the line moved forward I started 27 my cart. As I hurriedly opened my purse, my heart 28 :I forgot to bring my bank card. The gentleman had paid and was 29 his groceries. “Can you just put my 30 on the side please?” I was 31 . The gentleman said, “I’ll pay for her order.” But I 32 , having over $250 worth of groceries. “You can just send me a check.” He 33 . “That’s too much of a car trip for the little girl.”I was always willing to help others. However, there was a new feeling I 34 when I got help from others. I was shocked that a complete stranger would 35 another with a loan of that amount.21．A．toys B．bags C．items D．dollars 22．A．behaving B．studying C．eating D．resting 23．A．panic B．hurry C．mess D．mood 24．A．failed B．offered C．agreed D．promised 25．A．patiently B．constantly C．appreciatively D．eventually 26．A．respect B．confidence C．determination D．pleasure 27．A．unloading B．unfolding C．unwrapping D．uncovering 28．A．ached B．broke C．beat D．sank 29．A．picking up B．looking over C．handing out D．giving away 30．A．purse B．card C．daughter D．stuff31．A．annoyed B．discouraged C．confused D．astonished 32．A．hesitated B．panicked C．regretted D．rejected 33．A．confirmed B．joked C．smiled D．insisted 34．A．remembered B．feared C．experienced D．shared 35．A．trust B．praise C．thank D．reward三、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。

2023届浙江省宁波市高三下学期4月模拟考试英语试题（含听力）一、听力选择题1.A．Her necklace is not expensive at all.B．Someone will return the necklace sometime later.C．Calling the police is not a good idea.D．She has given the necklace to the man.2. What does the woman think of the pet dog?A．Lovely.B．Annoying.C．Lazy.3. What does the woman suggest the man do?A．Be thankful.B．Be positive.C．Be helpful.4. When did Linda begin to do yoga?A．Two years ago.B．Three years ago.C．Five years ago.5. Why does the woman apologize to the man?A．She lost his bags.B．She ran into him.C．She forgot his name.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Who is probably the man?A．A guide.B．A houseman.C．A police officer.2. What happened to the woman?A．Her leg was broken.B．Her money was stolen.C．Her briefcase was gone.7. 听下面一段独白，回答小题。

1. Which of the following does Carl love in Scotland?A．Its people.B．Edinburgh University.C．Its climate.2. Where does Carl prefer to live?A．Scotland.B．Tokyo.C．The capital of the UK.3. What does Carl think of Scotland?A．Crowded.B．Competitive.C．Peaceful.4. What is Carl’s attitude towards the development of Tokyo?A．Appreciative.B．Doubtful.C．Uncertain.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

济宁市2024年高考模拟考试英语试题2024. 05 注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。

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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。

A& Juliet Musical on BroadwayShe’s stronger than yesterday!Following a successful three-year run in London’s West End, the pop musical Juliet is now on Broadway with nine Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical.What is & Juliet about?It kicks off nearly where Romeo & Juliet left off: right before Juliet’s death. This isn’t a retelling of Shakespeare’s tragedy, though. It’s a whole new story in which Juliet decides losing Romeo doesn’t mean she should die. Instead, she goes on a journey of self-discovery to Paris. Accompanied by her friends, including some characters from the original play, like the nurse, as well as new characters, like her friends Francois and May, she goes to parties, makes new friends, and sees what the world has to offer beyond the walls of Verona.What songs are in & Juliet?You may listen to top 40 radio, but you’ve never heard your favorite songs like this.& Juliet has one new song, but the show mostly includes existing popular music. All 30 pop songs in & Juliet were written or co-written by Max Martin, who’s behind the hits of stars like Britney Spears, Katy Perry, and The Backstreet Boys. Anyone who grew up with, or just knows all the words to, hits from the 90s through today will relive their teenage dreams at this show.More information about & JulietSince having its world premiere (首映) in 2019 in London’s West End, & Juliet made its North American debut in Toronto and also its Australian premiere in Melbourne in February 2023.Pick your tickets1. What happens to Juliet in the musical?A. She follows Romeo’s footsteps.B. She starts a new chapter.C. She returns to Verona.D. She travels globally.2. What can we learn about the songs in the musical?A. They feature classical styles.B. They reflect teenage dreams.C. They are originally composed.D. They are created by a master.3. On which day are tickets still available?A. May 7.B. May 20.C. May 26.D. May 30.BJames Rainey reads trees like most people read signposts. The senior ecologist is using a small hand camera to identify a lichen (地衣) that is surrounding the base of wild pines (松树) in a deep narrow valley on the west coast of Scotland. He is looking for ecological clues of species associated with the ancient Caledonian Forest, which once covered most of the Highlands.Wild pines have been growing in Scotland continuously since the ice age, offering a globally unique ecosystem supporting rare wildlife. But now less than 2% of the original growth survives, with just 14 individual Caledonian pinewood sites now officially recognized. “To meet the demand for more wood, many wild pines in Highlands have been removed to make room for commercial forestry,”says Rainey. “This was often done in ancient woodlands and was really damaging to the remaining trees.”But restoration is still possible, especially since some old trees still survive along with the ancient woodland soil and seedbank—seeds stored in the soil, which can grow once the heavy shade of commercial conifers (针叶树) is removed.The ecological investigator uses three clues of evidence to discover where these pinewoods first stood. “First there’s the historical evidence, like old maps and texts. Then comes the landscape context: is the pine associated withplanting around a big house, or is the setting more natural? And finally I use the ecological evidence: wild pine usually grow alongside old birch trees, which indicates ecological continuity,” explains Rainey.Rainey has identified 23 pines in this area, all rooted in places least accessible. Their needles have been taken for genetic testing to confirm their family trees. “This would have been filled with trees but is now empty — these are the most critical areas in need of regeneration and we want the whole of the ancient woodlands to recover, not just the pines,” he said.4. Why are the wild pines considered to be so significant?A. They act as a signpost for the highland.B. They are an indicator of an ancient forest.C. They are an alternative to commercial forestry.D. They provide a shelter for certain species of lichen.5. What is essential for the restoration of ancient pinewoods?A. The existence of ancient seeds.B. The presence of commercial conifers.C. The awareness of the forest protection.D. The application of the advanced technology.6. How does Rainey determine the original location of the pinewoods?A. By locating big houses.B. By consulting historians.C. By referring to digital maps.D. By making the most of surroundings.7. What is the ultimate Rainey’s goal?A. To confirm the genes of the pine.B. To restore the old-growth woodlands.C. To explore the unfrequented places.D. To enrich the diversity of the wild pines.CA new data crowdsourcing platform, an initiative led by Dr. Ioanna Sitaridou at Cambridge University, who has been studying Romeyka for the last 16 years, aims to preserve the sound of Romeyka, an endangered millennia-old variety of Greek. Experts consider the language to be a linguistic (语言的) goldmine and a living bridge to the ancient world.Romeyka, which does not have a writing system and has been transmitted only in spoken form, is thought to have only a couple of thousand native speakers left in Turkey’s Trabzon region. Extensive contact with Turkish, the absence of support systems to facilitate intergenerational transmission, and migration have all taken their toll on Romeyka. A large majority of native speakers in Trabzon are over 65 years of age and fewer young people are learning the language.The newly launched Crowdsourcing Romeyka platform invites members of the public from anywhere in the world to upload audio recordings of Romeyka being spoken. “Speech crowdsourcing is a new tool which helps speakers build a database of spoken materials for their endangered languages, allows researchers to document these languages, and motivates speakers to appreciate their own linguistic heritage (遗产). At the same time, by preserving their language, it can help speakers achieve acknowledgement of their identity from people outside of their speech community,” said Dr. Sitaridou.The innovative tool is designed by a Harvard undergraduate in Computer Science, Mr Matthew Nazari, himself a heritage speaker of Romeyka. Together they hope that this new tool will pave the way for the production of language materials in a naturalistic learning environment away from the classroom, but based instead around everyday use and community.By engaging with local communities, particularly female speakers, Sitaridou has gathered the largest collection of audio and video data in existence and amounting to more than 29GB of sourced data, and has authored 21 peer-reviewed publications. A YouTube film about Sitaridou’s fieldwork has received 723,000 views to-date.8. Why is it necessary to preserve Romeyka?A. It is a variety of Greek.B. It has a unique writing system.C. It can generate commercial value.D. It can strengthen the bond with the past.9. Which can replace the underlined phrase “taken their toll on” in paragraph 2?A. Had a negative influence on.B. Taken full advantage of.C. Played a leading role in.D. Thrown new light on.10. What does paragraph 3 want to stress about the platform?A. Its prospect.B. Its originality.C. Its significance.D. Its limitation.11. Which can best describe Dr. Sitaridou’s work?A. Conventional.B. Eventful.C. Fruitful.D. Debatable.DHave you ever found yourself having intrusive (侵扰的) thoughts about something you haven’t finished? Maybe a half-done work project is keeping you up at night or the suspenseful plot of a novel you’re reading keeps circling your thoughts. There is a reason why it’s so hard to stop thinking about uncompleted and interrupted tasks, and psychologists called it the Zeigarnik effect (Z-effect).The Ziegarnik effect was first observed by a Russian psychologist named Bluma Zeigarnik. While sitting in a busy restaurant in Vienna, Ziegarnik noted that the waiters had better memories of unpaid orders. Once the bill was paid, however, the waiters had trouble remembering the exact details of the orders.Zeigarnik did a series of experiments, in which participants were asked to complete simple tasks such as putting together puzzles, or solving math problems. Half of the participants were interrupted partway through doing these tasks. After an hour-long wait, Zeigarnik asked the participants to describe what they had been working on. She discovered that the people who had been interrupted in their work were twice as likely to remember what they had been doing as the people who had been able to complete the tasks.We are living in an information explosion era, and we need mental tricks to help us remember a great deal of information. The Zeigarnik effect serves as a prime example. We hold on to information in the short term by constantly pulling it back into our awareness. By thinking of uncompleted tasks often, we’re more likely to keep remembering them until they get done.The Zeigarnik effect tells us a lot about how memory works and you can use the Zeigarnik effect to your advantage. If you are struggling to memorize something important, momentary interruptions might work to your advantage. Rather than simply repeating the information, review it a few times, and then take a break. Nevertheless, leaving too many tasks unfinished can lead to feelings of overwhelm and anx iety. Therefore, it’s crucial to use thiseffect wisely in practical applications.12. What is the typical characteristic of the Z-effect?A. Tending to memorize unfinished tasks.B. Trying to finish various tasks at a time.C. Performing terribly during a task.D. Suspending an uncompleted task.13. What is the function of paragraph 3?A. To classify a concept.B. To provide further evidence.C. To stress the experiment’s complexity.D. To add some background information.14. Which is a practical application of the Z-effect?A. Reading a whole story in one breath.B. Producing a drama with unexpected endings.C. Keeping several windows open on your computer.D. Airing ads during the suspenseful moments in a TV series.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. The Z-Effect: How Interruptions Enhance MemoryB. The Z-Effect: How to Boost Recall of Finished TasksC. The Power of Completing Tasks Ahead of ScheduleD. The Tricks of Developing Long-term Memory第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2024届北京市西城区高三下学期高考英语模拟试题（二模）本试卷共14 页，共100 分。

考试时长90 分钟。

考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

You may have heard of the famous workplace communication software, Slack. Many companies use Slack to virtually communicate across teams. What most people don’t know is that Slack, despite its 1 , was never meant to exist. In fact, the company who developed Slack actually had been hoping to create the next popular video game. But after raising millions of dollars to fund the game development, the company ultimately 2 the project because the game failed to attract enough users.The 3 goal of the company wasn’t achieved. However, during the process of creating theirEQ(4)game, something else happened. The team realized that the system they created to accompany the game was worth investing more time in. And they 5 to invent the communication system idea for one of the fastest-growing startups (初创公司) in history, and Slack was born.An outcome-focused company might have just moved on from the failed video game or, worse, continued investing resources, risking further negative outcomes. But 6 , this company didn’t do that. 7 , they had been paying attention to the process. Focusing on the process allowed this company to 8 and redefine their desired outcome.You’ve probably heard a quote or two in your life about the 9 of “the journey”—how often the journey is more significant and impactful than the 10 . The company that developed Slack understood this principle, and by focusing on the process rather than the outcome, they were able to achieve greater success than they first had hoped for.1. A. problem B. history C. success D. limitation2. A. took down B. shut down C. cut down D. passed down3. A. immediate B. general C. real D. initial4. A. chat B. sign C. control D. power5. A. intended B. managed C. pretended D. promised6. A. luckily B. naturally C. likely D. hopefully7. A. Therefore B. Still C. Thus D. Instead8. A. predict B. achieve C. adapt D. watch9. A. origin B. challenge C. importance D. purpose10. A. distance B. destination C. determination D. direction第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。

潍坊市高考模拟考试英语2024.4注意事项:1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、座号、考号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。

2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

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。

AThe backpack you take can make or break your trip when you go traveling.Here are the four best travel backpacks on the market.Amazon Basics70LIt's much cheaper than many travel bags on the market and does not sacrifice any of the practical uses or space that comes with more expensive bags.The bag may not be as luxury as some of the more high-end bags,but its simple style lets you focus on the main thing you need to focus on when traveling:the moment.Eurohike Nepal65LThe Eurohike Backpack is a great choice because of how adaptable it is.Besides having a great amount of storage,it comes with an internal security pocket.It weighs just1.38kg as opposed to other backpacks,which can weigh up to nearly2kg.If you're going to go hiking when you travel,then it is perfect.Mountain Warehouse Tor65LFirst,its brand is one of the most trusted in the industry,so quality is guaranteed.Second,the backpack's adjustable back allows you to change how the bag fits according to your needs.Available inboth blue and green,this is a great choice if you want a bag that you can depend on.Osprey Europe Farpoint70LOsprey is one of the best brands for backpacks.Its frame(框架)suspension,which can be adjusted to different needs,allows you to travel more comfortably.Whether you're visiting Switzerland in a thick,wool coat or the south of France in shorts and a T-shirt,the bag will match your look.This bag does say it is marketed for men,but,of course,it can be unisex.1.What is the selling point of the Amazon Basics?A.Its luxury style.B.Its fashionable design.C.Its huge space for use.D.Its good value for money.2.What do Mountain Warehouse Tor65L and Osprey Europe Farpoint70L have in common?A.They are rich in color.B.They have the same capacity.C.They can be adjusted as needed.D.They are targeted for male customers.3.Which will you choose if anti-theft function is a concern?A.Amazon Basics70L.B.Eurohike Nepal65L.C.Mountain Warehouse Tor65L,D.Osprey Europe Farpoint70L.BAt just seven years old,Angelina Tsuboi discovered her passion for innovation.It all began with a simple game she programmed in her Los Angeles public school's Grade2class.Today,at18,the Grade12 student's initial curiosity has evolved into a deep-seated desire to use technology to decode(解码)real-world problems.In2021,she co-developed Megaphone,one of her first apps,to tackle unanswered post-class questions and poor communication about events and announcements.Her problem-solving ability kept building from there.When she took online CPR classes at the start of the pandemic,she figured it couldn't be just her who was struggling with the steps.So she created an app called CPR Buddy―a winner in the2022Apple Swift Challenge―which guides users through CPR using vibrations(震动)to regulate breath.After winning theaward,Angelina presented her work to Apple CEO Tim Cook,a highlight in her young career,but one she didn't lose her cool over.“There's no point putting people on a pedestal(神坛),”she says.The next year,Angelina built an app called Lilac,designed to assist nonEnglish-speaking single parents with resources for housing,job opportunities and translation support.She was inspired by her own experiences as a child of a single mother who immigrated to the US.When Angelina decided to pursue pilot training at the age of16,she was struck by how difficult it was to find financial support,which encouraged her to create yet another app,Pilot Fast Track,which helps those longing to be pilots find scholarships for flight training.Looking to the future,besides applying to colleges with great labs,Angelina is exploring the field of aerospace cybersecurity and mechatronics―combining computer science,electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.“There's not enough optimism in the world,"she says.“I have also been in situations in my life where I've lost a lot of hope.But in the end,it is a mindset,and there are ways in any situation you're in to make it somewhat better."4.What is Angelina's pursuit?A.To design games for kids.B.To stimulate teen's curiosity.C.To address problems through technology.D.To find innovative approaches to digital challenges.5.What can we learn about Angelina from Paragraph3?A.She couldn't breathe regularly.B.She was inspired by celebrities.C.She replaced CPR with an app.D.She was humble about her success.6.What was the primary goal of developing Pilot Fast Track?A.To direct pilots'career paths.B.To help to-be pilots find funds.C.To pair future pilots with airlines.D.To evaluate pilot training schools.7.What might be the best title?A.Breaking the codeB.Bearing growing painsC.Facing life as it isD.Following role modelsCSome people today might be early risers because of DNA they take after Neanderthals tens of thousands of years ago,suggests new research.When early humans migrated from Africa to Eurasia roughly70,000years ago,some of them mated with Neanderthals,who had already adapted to the colder,darker climates of the north.The ripple(涟漪) effects of that intermating still exist today:Modern humans of non-African ancestry(血统)have between1 and4percent Neanderthal DNA.Some of that DNA relates to sleep more specifically,the internal body clock known as the circadian rhythm.For the new study,researchers compared DNA from today's humans and DNA from Neanderthal fossils(化石).In both groups,they found some of the same genetic variants involved with the circadian rhythm.And they found that modern humans who carry these variants also reported being early risers.For Neanderthals,being“morning people”might not have been the real benefit of carrying these genes.Instead,scientists suggest,Neanderthals’DNA gave them faster,more flexible internal body clocks, which allowed them to adjust more easily to annual changes in daylight.This connection makes sense in the context of human history.When early humans moved north out of Africa,they would have experienced variable daylight hours--shorter days in the winter and longer days in the summer-for the first time.The Neanderthals'circadian rhythm genes likely helped early humans'offspring(后代)adapt to this new environment.Notably,the findings do not prove that Neanderthal genes are responsible for the sleep habits of all early risers.Lots of different factors beyond genetics can contribute,including social and environmental influences.The study also only included DNA from a database called the U.K.Biobank-so the findings may not necessarily apply to all modern humans.Next,the research team hopes to study other genetic databases to see if the same link holds true for people of other ancestries.If the findings do apply more broadly,they may one day be useful for improving sleep in the modern world,where circadian rhythms are disturbed by night shifts and glowing smartphones.8.What does the new research focus on?A.DNA's dramatic changes.B.Genes’influence on early risers.C.Neanderthals’sleeping patterns.D.Ancestors’environmental adaptability.9.What is paragraph2intended to show concerning the new research?A.Historical context.B.Additional proof.C.Sample analysis.D.Studying process.10.What is the real benefit of carrying Neanderthal's DNA for modern humans?A.Getting up earlier.B.Having healthier daily routines.C.Being more flexible in their work.D.Possessing a better circadian rhythm.11.What can be inferred about the findings from the last paragraph?A.They get proof from other studies.B.They are confirmed by early risers.C.They suggest potential applications.D.They reveal factors in sleeping disorders.DI had to say something after reading The Anxious Generation.It is going to sell well,because Jonathan Haidt is telling a scary story about children's development many parents are led to believe. However,the book's repeated suggestion that digital technologies are rewiring our children's brains and causing the epidemic(流行病)of mental illness is unsupported by science.Worse,the rude proposal that social media is to blame might distract(分心)us from effectively responding to the real causes of the current mental-health crisis in young people.Researchers have searched for the effects suggested by Haidt.Our efforts have produced a mix of no, small and mixed associations.Most data are correlative.When associations over time are found,they suggest not that social-media use predicts or causes depression,but that young people who already have mental-health problems use such platforms more often or in different ways from their healthy peers.We are not alone here.Several analyses and systematic reviews centralize on the same message.An analysis done in72countries shows no consistent or measurable associations between well-being and social media globally.Moreover,studies from some authorities finds no evidence of intense changes associated with digital-technology use.As a psychologist studying children's and adolescents’mental health,I appreciate parents’frustration(沮丧)and desire for simple answers.As a parent of adolescents,I would also like to identify a simple source for the pain this generation is reporting.There are,however,no simple answers.The beginning and development of mental disorders are driven by a complex set of genetic and environmental factors.More young people are talking openly about their mental-health struggles than ever before.But insufficient services are available to address their needs.In the United States,there is,on average,one school psychologist for every1,119students.We have a generation in crisis and in desperate need of the best of what science and evidence-based solutions can offer.Unfortunately,our time is being spent telling stories that are unsupported by research and that do little to support young people who need,and deserve, more.12.What is presented in The Anxious Generation?A.Scary stories affect children's brains.B.Parents are responsible for children's health.C.Teen's mental illness results from screen time.D.The epidemic of mental illness is unavoidable.13.What does“the same message”underlined in paragraph3refer to?A.Many countries do research in mental health.B.Well-being and social media are closely related.C.The young are trapped in the mental-health crisis,D.Social media don't necessarily cause mental illness.14.What is implied in the last paragraph?A.Effective actions need to be taken.B.Positive stories should be shared.C.Financial support needs to be provided.D.Broader research should be done.15.What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A.To suggest ways to help those in need.B.To encourage parents to brave the crisis.C.To recommend a newly-published book.D.To give a voice to children's mental issues.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

宁波市2022学年第二学期高考与选考模拟考试英语试卷第一部分听力（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三个选项中选出最住选项，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. What will the woman do?A. Wipe the table.B. Wash the dishesC. Clean the floor2. How often are the meetings held?A. Once a day.B. Once a week.C. Once a month.3. What does the man mean?A. He is going blind.B. He likes darkness.C. He can't bear the strong light.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. On a mountain.B. In a gymC. At the speakers' home5. What did the man think of the garden?A. It was beautiful.B. It was crowded.C. It was inspiring.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三个选项中选出最住选项，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，听下面一段对话，回答第6和7题6. How will the woman give the lucky money to William?A. By WeChat Pay.B. By bank transferC. In cash7. What will William probably do during the holiday?A. Attend classes.B. Join his family for dinnerC. Travel to his grandparents' house听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题，8. Why does the woman think young people prefer public transportation?A. Decrease in incomeB. Difficulty of parkingC. Convenience of public transportation9. Why does the woman like cars?A. They run fast.B. They are cheapC. They can go anywhere.10. When did the man get rid of his vehicle?A. A year ago.B. Half a year agoC. One month ago听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。

2024届天津市高三下学期高考英语第二次模拟考试试题第I 卷(选择题共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.—I'm afraid I can't climb to the top of the mountain.I am really exhausted now. —.There is only one third of the journey left.A.GoB.Take B.Take caree onD.All right2.The headmaster blamed the naughty student caught __flowers in the garden.A.toB.pickingking B.pickingC.toC.to pickD.to have picked3.On the exhibition,visitors could not only enjoy looking at the robots,they could also interact with them ,such as playing chess and table tennis.A.appropriatelyB.modestlyC.essentiallyD.literally4.As a physician during the Han Dynasty,Hua Tuo is often with being the first in China to use anesthesia (麻醉)during surgcry.A.presentedB.referredC.creditedD.promoted5.—Did you have a wonderful time in the Palacc Muscum yesterday?—Not really.Some parts of it so l had no chance to see its whole appearance.A.were being rebuiltB.were rebuiltC.had been rebuiltD.have been rebuilt6.On arriving in Athens from Marathon,the messenger whose legs c ollapsed on the spot,told the victory news and entirely exhausted himself.A.Ieft outB.gave outC.held outD.turned out7.—Why are you in such a hurry?—Because the train at 10:00 am,and there is almost no time left.A.leftB.shall leaveC.has lefiD.leaves8.Although written more than a century ago,Mark Twain's novels are still t oday.A.relevantB.likelyC.harmoniousD.sufficient9.It is the way_you apply your body language to your address that greatly determines whether the listeners are engaged and convinced.A.howB.thatC.whichD.where10.—Sorry,Tony.I'm too busy to attend the meeting this Saturday.—Well,you attend it if you truly can't re the time.A.shouldn'tB.needn'tC.can'tD.mustn't11.A variety of applications with filters in allow users to soften wrinkles oradjustthe size and shape of their facial features.A.to buildB.buildingC.builtD.having been built12.The car's has improved a lot since a new engine has been applied to it.A.appearanceB.characterC.performanceD.substance13.With my father's guidance and encouragement,I learned how to ride a bike I knewit.A.whenB.until C,as D.before14.Lily wants to read this science fiction as well,so when you ,please give it to her.A.have finishedB.will finishC.are finishingD.finished15.What is most extraordinary about the complex structures of Maya civilization isthey were built without the use of wheels,metal tools or even animal power. A.why B.how C,where D,when第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

2023届辽宁省普通高中高三第二次模拟考试（二模)英语试题一、听力选择题1. What are the speakers doing?A．Ordering food.B．Making their dinner.C．Preparing for a party.2. What are the speakers talking about?A．A meeting.B．A person.C．An idea.3.A．He will start his new job next Monday.B．He will need two weeks to find a replacement.C．He will tell his boss about the decision to resign.D．He will complain to his boss about the current treatment.4. What will the woman do?A．Go to the coffee shop.B．Return some books.C．Talk to Mary.5. What does the man offer to do?A．Lend his copy to the woman.B．Underline the important parts.C．Help the woman with her English.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What will the woman probably do on the weekend?A．Buy clothes.B．Watch movies.C．Do homework.2. How will the man get to the cinema?A．By car.B．By bus.C．By bike.3. What kind of movie will the speakers probably see?A．An action movie.B．A fantasy movie.C．A historical movie.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2024届浙江省杭州市高三下学期高考英语模拟试题（二模）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纸上。

第1节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)第2节听下面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.When did the man visit the National Park?st September.st December.C.This July.2.What does the woman think of Olivia?A.She is quiet.B.She is sociable.C.She is talkative.3.What will the man do this Tuesday?A.Attend an interview.B.Meet his doctor.C.Deliver a speech.4.What is the man's chief consideration in choosing the cottage?A.Its location.B.Its comfort.C.Its facilities.5.Where did the conversation probably take place?A.At the airport,B.In the office.C.At the hotel.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。

2024年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（模拟）英语2024.5本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。

满分120分。

考试用时100分钟。

注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。

2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

APet HotelsWhere to Board Your Pet During the Holiday?Here are a few comfortable pet hotels for you.Search for Pet Hotels in our app to find these listings on a map that have spaces available for the upcoming holidays.Remember to show your vaccination records in case pets are rejected.B&M pet HotelPrice per day:A cat,15dollars.Dog boarding rooms,from28to68dollars.Booking:Contact Golden Chen via call or WeChat(GoldenChen68)Animals allowed:Also welcomes rabbits,turtles,guinea pigs and more.Services:Dog training,and four daily walks for dogs.Someone’s PetPrice per day:A dog,from23to60dollars according to size.It is18dollars per cat,with an additional charge of 10dollars for each additional cat.Booking:Call150****6785/189****1594.Animals allowed:Both cats and dogs are welcome.Services:washing,grooming and pet beauty.Pet Bamboo MansionPrice per day:A cat,20dollars.For dogs,56dollars.Booking:Call135****1908or contact Buddy Dog via WeChat.Animals-allowed:Accommodate both cats and dogs.Services:For dogs,there are three walks per day,and swimming facilities.Offer a20-40%discount for reserving them,in advance.Cozy pet TownPrice per day:A cat,14dollars.A dog,ranging from20to34dollars depending on size.Booking:Add the owner on WeChat(CozyPetTown)Animals allowed:Only cats and dogsServices:Swimming,training,grooming.1.Which hotel offers the lowest price for three cats per day?A.B&M Pet Hotel.B.Someone’s Pet.C.Pet Bamboo Mansion.D.Cozy Pet Town.2.What is special about Pet Bamboo Mansion?A.It requires contact via call and WeChat.B.It has various rooms for dogs based on size.C.It offers dog walking and swimming facilities.D.It provides a preferential price for early booking.3.What do pet owners do to book a room at Cozy Pet Town?A.Call the owner directly.B.Visit the hotel in person.C.Contact the owner via WeChat.D.Book through the Pet Hotels app.BBill Bryson’s phenomenally popular books are a great success of amateur enthusiasm over scholarly expertise.In the highly reviewed Shakespeare(2007),he raced us through the playwright’s life and works in222pages;A Short History of Nearly Everything(2003)was his624-page analysis of“everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilisation”—and it remains the best-selling science book of the21st century so far.Can he make it again with A Really Short Journey Through the Body,which promises us a“head to toe”tour in138pages?In his books for adult readers,Bryson’s success has lain in an ability to turn vast,complex subjects into an easy and pleasant narrative,filled with tiny facts and odd stories.His latest book,which follows his adult title The Body (2020),is aimed at children as young as eight,for whom this proven writing style works well.“No doubt about it,the human body is a truly remarkable thing,”Bryson writes,and it’s the remarkable facts that interest him the most.Did you know that you blink14,000times a day?Or that it takes seven billion billion billion atoms to make you?And that if you formed all your DNA into a single line,it would reach10billion miles across the solar system?Fresh doctors might find some of the entries frustratingly brief.The tongue,for example,receives only a paragraph,while,a chapter,entitled‘Poo and Farts’,is relatively detailed:“In your life,you’ll probably poo the weight of5cars but you’ll have eaten the weight of60.So that’s not a terrible result.”Biology books can be heavy weather;but Bryson’s skill,as ever,is to turn the story of the human body into a thoroughly digestible read.4.What do Bryson’s latest book and The Body(2020)have in common?A.They are easy to read.B.They are both about physics.C.They are intended for adults.D.They are both best-selling books.5.What is the purpose of Paragraph3?A.To analyze the structure of the book.B.To illustrate the attraction of the book.C.To show the scientific value of the book.D.To display the main contents of the book.6.What does the underlined phrase“heavy weather”mean in the last paragraph?A.Packed with facts.B.Weather-related.C.Hard to understand.D.Popular and readable.7.What is the text?A.An introduction to a book.B.An essay on biology.C.A news report on science.D.A biography of a writer.CStrategically adding weak points along microscopic chains called polymers(高分子聚合物)actually makes them harder to tear,researchers report in the June23Science.Polymers are used in car tires,and therefore the findings could help reduce plastic pollution as tires wear down over time.When tires rub against the road,they drop microplastics of rubber and plastic polymers,which pollute waterways and air.Every year,tires release an estimated6million metric tons of these microplastics into environment.Stronger polymers that break apart less easily could limit the amount of particles shed annually.To make such tough materials,Stephen Craig,a chemist at Duke University,and colleagues added molecules called cross-linkers to the polymers.These cross-linkers connected these polymer chains to their many neighbors,and they were specifically designed to break apart easily.At the microscopic scale,the polymers act like a tangle(乱团)of spaghetti with the cross-linkers holding them all together and helping them keep their shape,says Craig’s collaborator Shu Wang,a chemist at MIT.When the team stretched the polymer spaghetti,the individual cross-linkers broke easily, as expected.But the larger tangle material required more force to break than they expected.The secret to the increased toughness lies in the path the tear has to take,Craig says.The tear goes through the easy-to-break cross-linkers rather than through the tougher polymer chains.Each broken connection follows the path of least resistance but avoiding the long polymer chains means breaking many cross-linkers,which requires more stretching force overall.This isn’t the first time researchers have used weak connectors to make polymers stronger.But unlike in similar materials,the increased toughness doesn’t come at the expense of other beneficial properties like stiffness(风度). Craig says he hopes the findings will help extend the lifetimes of car tires and plastics,potentially limiting annual microplastic pollution.8.What benefit does the new material bring?A.It meets the road standard.B.It weakens plastic polymers.C.It releases less microplastics.D.It reduces the cost of car tires.9.What can we know about the tangle material?A.It follows the pattern of spaghetti.B.It is designed to fall apart easily.C.The polymers help keep its shape.D.The larger tangle is harder to break.10.What is the primary factor that contributes to the increased toughness?A.The weakness of the cross-linker.B.The strength of the polymer chains.C.The number of the cross-linkers used.D.The path the tear takes through the material.11.What can we learn about the finding?A.It initially uses weak connectors.B.It sacrifices stiffness for toughness.C.It lengthens the lifespan of car tires.D.It removes annual microplastic pollution.DEver feel disconnected during a stressful event?That could be your brain protecting you.During traumatic(痛苦的)situations,people might experience an unexpected wave of emotional indifference or feel like they’ve separated from reality and are having an out-of-body experience.These symptoms of disconnect describe dissociation,a defense mechanism that separates threatening feelings and ideas from the rest of someone’s mind.But why do our minds sometimes dissociate when we’re experiencing stressful events?Typically,the sympathetic nervous system,which is responsible for our“fight or flight”response,activates when a person is in upcoming physical danger.Mammals,including humans,evolved to have this response,as it pushes them to survive by fighting or escaping from danger.Dissociation is another way the nervous system is ready to respond to trauma when fight or flight appears to be too dangerous or impossible.Dissociation can protect someone in the moment so that they are mentally separated from a situation causing physical pain,emotional pain or both.Oftentimes,victims of abuse report dissociation during the event or having foggy memories of an event after the fact due to dissociation.Nevertheless,problems can arise if people continue to dissociate even once they’re separated from the intense trauma,as opposed to relying on other coping mechanisms,for example,help from a professional.Many people who continue to dissociate often struggle with daily stress,like meeting work deadlines or speaking with peers.Many feel disconnected in their relationships and may find themselves unconcentrated during what used to be usual interactions or tasks.But the goal of addressing long-term dissociation isn’t to do away with it.After all,it can be a useful strategy to help survive a dangerous situation.But memories of the traumatic event are often disruptive and painful,so having some distance from that could mean a better quality of life after the trauma.12.What is the main idea of Paragraph1?A.It defines what dissociation is.B.It emphasizes the value of dissociation.C.It lists different symptoms of disconnect.D.It explains why we experience stressful events.13.How does dissociation work on victims of abuse?A.By erasing their memories.B.By getting rid of their emotional pain.C.By protecting victims from physical pain.D.By distancing the victims mentally from the reality.14.What might happen if people continue to dissociate?A.Failing to focus on tasks.B.Meeting work deadlines.C.Having a better quality of life.D.Relying on other coping mechanisms.15.Which of the following might the author agree with?A.Traumatic events are avoidable.B.Dissociation needs to be handled properly.C.People’s well-being is based on the distance.D.There’re enough coping strategies for traumas.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。