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江西省部分市2023-2024学年高三下学期二模英语统考试题汇编：读后续写
2024届江西省萍乡市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My parents were always against me owning my own pet, afraid of the mess it would make or that I would quickly lose interest in taking care of it, but we made a compromise: I could volunteer at a local pet shelter on the weekends to test my sense of responsibility and dedication. That was how I first came to volunteer at the Avondale pet shelter and—more importantly—where I met my future best friend, Chocolate.
One hot August afternoon, my boss Charlie told me that they were bringing in a young black Labrador Retriever and that I’d be its primary caretaker. An hour after our conversation and in came Chocolate—a beautiful dog with shining brown fur and amazing blue eyes. At about 3 months old, I expected him to be a lot more energetic and playful, but he immediately backed and lay down at the back of his pen (围栏).
I asked Charlie what was the matter with him. He replied that Chocolate had a genetic problem which caused him to be born with a short tail, leading potential owners to think there was something wrong with him; so the breeder felt that they had no choice but to give up the puppy to the shelter.
He was overlooked and underappreciated. I felt very angry at the thought that an otherwise healthy dog could be thrown away so easily. At the same time, I felt a deep sympathy for this dog who had been cheated out of the love and attention he deserved. It was at this moment that I resolved to give Chocolate as much love and attention as I could while working as a volunteer.
Although Chocolate was reluctant and shy at first. eventually through enough treats and play he slowly came around and warmed up to me. Soon enough, whenever I came around his pen to let him out for his turn of walks and play, Chocolate was always excited and jumping with joy.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
As time passed by, the connection between Chocolate and I grew stronger and stronger.
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Paragraph 2:
One day, Charlie said Chocolate must find a home soon or he would be removed.
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2024届江西省九江市高三下学期二模英语试题
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。
Louisa Cantoni became aware of a young man leaning against the side of her house a cigarette hanging from his mouth. He looked to be 13 or 14 years old with threatening, dark brown eyes.
When she was younger, the little ones would flock around her. They loved her Italian accent and flowers and always stayed nearby when it was tomato season, popping her sweet tomatoes into their mouths. Those sweet memories were just that. So much had changed in the neighborhood. The Italian section of the downtown area had been turned into low-rent housing and overgrown yards. New renters had just moved in and worn her out with all the rudeness, the shouting, and the sad faces of the grannies.
One day, Louisa was harvesting the last of her vegetables when a shadow appeared from behind her. She knew it was the boy. “What, what do you want from me ” She asked in a tired tone. The boy stood silent for a while. “My momma, she likes flowers, show me how ” he offered. “Show you what, how to be a nice person ” Louisa had no interest in showing this boy anything. “Show me how to grow those.” He pointed to the flowers. Louisa sighed. “Just go on away and leave me alone.”
“You ain’t gotta be so mean,” Jevon murmured and left.
The next day, the boy came as usual, but she noticed he was different, younger, innocent and beautiful with smooth brown skin and broad shoulders.
“What is your name, young man ” She asked.
“My name Jevon.”
“Thank you, I am Louisa. Miss Louisa to you.” She stuck out her hand which he reluctantly shook. “What is it you want from me You stare at me; you steal my zinnias（百日菊）. That’s not nice, Jevon.”
“I want to learn how to grow a flower for my momma.” He sounded like a little boy.
“I have rules, Jevon. No rudeness, no hoodie（连帽衫）, pull your pants up, and no cigarettes, ever.”
“You’re not my momma. I don’t have to do any of that,” he responded.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Five days later, Jevon showed up in a clean T-shirt and belted pants.
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Time flying, Jevon became a Harvard freshman, eager to see Miss Louisa.
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2024届江西省新余市高三下学期二模考试英语试题
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Everything went according to plan, until it didn't. The night before my first marathon, I ate the classic runner' s dinner. That morning, I woke up before my alarm, tiptoed downstairs to toast three waffles and slathered them in peanut butter. I had slept eight hours, my unreliable left knee wasn't bothering me, my stomach was full. I was ready.
Then my girlfriend, Louisa, knocked on the door asking: "Have you checked your email " The Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis and St. Paul had been canceled. Race officials sent an email at 5: 16 a. m. announcing the race had been called off due to "black flag conditions"-- record-breaking heat.
While I understood why the race organizers didn't want to put runners at risk, I also knew that I had trained in the baking and humid Washington, D. C. all summer. If I started early and finished around noon, I'd miss the worst heat of the day. Louisa offered to bike alongside me, with water, snacks and salt pills in tow.
I quickly called my friends to figure out what to do. About 40minutes later, we were heading for starting line in downtown Minneapolis, drinking a gallon of water, ready to run our own marathon. There is a psychological difference between running 42. 2 kilometers and running an organized marathon. The distance becomes a shared challenge when you're running with thousands of others. That gives a runner confidence they can finish the race as well.
“When you're in that marathon setting, having people on the sidelines, having people running alongside you, maybe running in a new location, there are so many other external things to help keep you focused, "my friend Samson said. The sights and sounds “give you a little of a break from the internal reflection that can happen when you start to struggle.” Indeed, it is a mental race.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
On our way to the starting line, we were wondering if anybody else would show up despite the cancellation.
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The last 8 kilometers of the Twin Cities Marathon route are largely uphill.
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2024届江西省南昌市高三下学期二模英语试卷
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Today was February 5th, a cold rainy morning, the sort of start that made me wish that I could skip school and head back to my warm home, and bed. Though it was my senior year, most days seemed to re- main the same boredom.
Being late for 5 minutes, I dashed up the stairs, swung open the door to my British Literature class, like a sopping wet dog, and plopped down （砰然坐下） in my seat. The eyes around the room glared at me, as my teacher cleared her throat, "Mathew maybe go and see the lost-and-found for a change of clothes. " I felt my face turn red and stormed out quickly.
The lost-and-found bin did not look promising, until I came across an oversized navy coat at the bottom. I put it on and zipped up, this would do for the next couple of hours. Freezing up, I dug my hands deeper down into the pockets to keep warm. Then I hit something, and pulled out a somewhat crinkled （皱巴巴的） piece of notebook paper with some words. "To you, yes you. " I read aloud, realizing that this must be a letter from someone. "Dear Person, I don't know exactly who you are, but I believe that this let- ter found you for a reason. I am the least likely of people to write something of this sort, but it's my senior year, and I thought that I would make true friends. If you would like to participate in this experiment, please leave your response in locker 115, second floor. My eyes brightened.
I finished my letter by the bell, as I made my way through the crowd, Charlie jammed his shoulder into mine from the opposite direction. "Hey! Out of my way!" I shouted. He just ignored me, not looking back. Charlie is popular in our school and people like him （but not me）. I know Charlie never likes me, ever since primary school. I finally made it to the second floor, slipped the letter into the locker, and left secretly.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好.
Paragraph 1: Soon my unseen pen pal and I wrote letters every day.
Paragraph 2: I waited for my pen pal in the stadium after school that day.
江西景德镇市2024届高三质量检测（二模）英语试题答案
读后续写(满分25分)
Ridoy,a 12-year-old boy,lived a carefree life under good care of his mom and dad.Just like any other boy of his age,he often lost his temper with his parents.Sometimes he obeyed what they said,but sometimes he would completely ignore them.For example,one day, Ridoy's mom needed to go shopping for some ingredients for cooking and she asked Ridoy to help look after his one-year-old sister.But Ridoy just blurted"no way",slapped the door and locked himself into his bedroom.There was another time when Ridoy's dad urgently needed Ridoy to fetch a pair of fliers for him when he was fixing his bike.Ridoy just refused without thinking.But Ridoy's parents did not worry a lot since this was very common in kids.
It was an unexpected holiday announced by the school of Ridoy and he had a five-day
holiday.For the first two days,he spent a good time with his mother.She took him for outings. They went to the beach and amusement parks,and had delicious dining.She cooked his favorite foods and played with him.Three days were left and Ridoy's mother wanted to clean the house,which she intended to involve Ridoy in.To her surprise,he accepted without hesitation.With the help of Ridoy,the house instantly became very tidy and the floor shone like a mirror.Everything she asked him to do during the three days was done to perfection. Although she was astonished by his behavior,a delicious sweetness well up in Ridoy's mom's heart.
While she was cooking the dinner meal on the fifth day,Ridoy gave her a piece of paper written by him.Since his mom was busy cooking,she asked him to place the paper on the dining table.After cooking the meals,she took the paper left by his son.The piece of paper contained the following list:
Cutting grass in the garden-S2
Cleaning the house-$3;
Taking care of my sister-$3;
Removing the garbage-$2;
In total,you owe me $20
She was literally shocked
The boy was in tears when reading the paper.
答案
2024届江西省萍乡市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题
【答案】One possible version:
As time passed by, the connection between Chocolate and I grew stronger and stronger. The grassland of the shelter often witnessed heartwarming and harmonious scenes where a girl and a dog chased after each other, or curdled together, leisurely enjoying sunshine’s caress. With my company and care, Chocolate’s previous shyness and timidity gave way to curiosity and enthusiasm. So attached was he to me that he even bit my trousers to stop my pace when I had to head home. Magically, whenever I approached him, my heart would brim with warmth and affection, a sense of responsibility to protect him rising deep down. Perceiving him as my best friend, I resolved to attend to him well and sheltered him from any potential harm.
One day, Charlie said Chocolate must find a home soon or he would be removed. The news struck me like a bolt from the blue, making my heart sink with deep concern that he would be ruthlessly abandoned again. However, it suddenly struck me that I could be Chocolate’s owner. Filled with eagerness and anticipation, I pleaded with my parents to allow me to keep Chocolate. Beyond my wildest dreams, they should approve of my request, telling me “Honey, your unconditional love and continuous devotion to Chocolate eventually made us change our original idea.” Now, it is a blessing that Chocolate has become my family member and it is he that awakens me to the realization that nothing can be a greater delight than dedicating love and reaping trust in reward.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者很想拥有自己的宠物，但遭到了父母的反对，后来两方都妥协了，作者在宠物收容所做志愿者，以测试责任感和奉献精神。在这里，作者遇到了一只被忽视的拉布拉多猎犬Chocolate。收容所的负责人Charlie让作者担任Chocolate的主要看护人，并告知作者它因为基因问题导致短尾巴，不被人们接受，所以被送至收容所。作者为此感到生气，对Chocolate充满同情，决定给它更多的爱和关注。虽然起初Chocolate很害羞，但经过作者耐心的陪伴，它开始与作者建立了亲密关系，每次见到作者都会表现出兴奋与欢喜。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“随着时间的流逝，Chocolate和我之间的联系越来越紧密”可知，第一段可描写作者和Chocolate之间日常亲密相处的情景，以及作者由此非常珍视Chocolate，内心产生责任感。
②由第二段首句内容“有一天，Charlie说Chocolate必须尽快找到一个家，否则就会被赶走”可知，第二段可描写作者因为这个消息而非常难过，想出了自己可以收养Charlie的解决方法，并得到了父母的同意，以及作者从这段经历中得到的感悟。
2. 续写线索：作者和Chocolate联系更紧密——作者和Chocolate亲密相处——作者产生责任感——Chocolate需要尽快找到一个家——作者收养Chocolate——作者的感悟
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①追逐：chase after/run after
②回家：head home/go home
③照顾：attend to/take care of
④抛弃：abandon/desert
⑤改变：change/alter
⑥收获：reap/harvest/gain
情绪类
①热情：enthusiasm/passion/keenness
②担忧：concern/worry
③喜悦：delight/joy/happiness
【点睛】[高分句型1] The grassland of the shelter often witnessed heartwarming and harmonious scenes where a girl and a dog chased after each other, or curdled together, leisurely enjoying sunshine’s caress. (where引导限制性定语从句、现在分词短语作状语)
[高分句型2] So attached was he to me that he even bit my trousers to stop my pace when I had to head home. (so…that…引导结果状语从句、when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型3] The news struck me like a bolt from the blue, making my heart sink with deep concern that he would be ruthlessly abandoned again. (现在分词短语作状语、that引导同位语从句)
2024届江西省九江市高三下学期二模英语试题
【答案】Five days later, Jevon showed up in a clean T-shirt and belted pants. Louisa had a kit ready for him. The beautiful boy began to emerge. He smiled a genuine smile at Louisa. She felt a wave of warmth through her body while she watched the boy carefully plant the seeds. They tracked the growth of the seeds every day. Louisa provided him with various seeds which he could develop and books which could nourish his mind. With every sprout, the boy bloomed. Finally, he bid farewell to Miss Louisa with skills to manage a beautiful garden for his mother and more.
Time flying, Jevon became a Harvard freshman, eager to see Miss Louisa. Gently holding a bunch of zinnias, he knocked at the door of Miss Louisa. Seeing a handsome young man, strange but seemingly familiar, Miss Louisa was surprised but still recognized him immediately. After a long conversation concerning his life with Miss Louisa, he gratefully stressed, “It is you who have made me a man and taught me kindness. It is you who have taught me how to grow things both in the dirt and in my mind. Thank you for giving me a chance to be who I am today.”
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，文章讲述了一个老妇人与少年Jevon之间发生的故事。老妇人原本和小孩们很亲近，但现在住户不断更换，而Jevon是新搬来的租户之一。起初，老妇人拒绝教Jevon如何种花，但后来她被Jevon的诚实和好学打动，开始教他如何种花以及其他知识。随着时间的推移，Jevon逐渐成长为一个优秀的年轻人，最终成为了哈佛大学的一名新生。他回去拜访老妇人，感谢她曾经对他的帮助和指导。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“五天后，Jevon穿着一件干净的T恤和束带裤出现了”可知，第一段可描写老妇人开始教Jevon如何种花以及其他知识。
②由第二段首句内容“时光飞逝，Jevon成了哈佛大学的一名新生，他渴望见到Louisa女士。”可知，第二段可描写Jevon拜访Louisa，感谢她曾经对他的帮助和指导，是Louisa让Jevon学会了如何成为一个有爱心的人。
2.续写线索：
Jevon学习播种和种花——告别Louisa女士——Jevon成为哈佛大学新生——Jevon回访Louisa女士——Louisa女士认出Jevon——Jevon表达感激之情
3.词汇激活
行为类
①出现：emerge/appear/show up
②看：watch/stare at
③提供机会：give/offer the chance
情绪类
①精神焕发：bloom/refresh
②惊讶地：surprised/astonished
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Louisa provided him with various seeds which he could develop and books which could nourish his mind. （由引导词which引导的定语从句）
[高分句型2]. It is you who have made me a man and taught me kindness. （句中包含强调句结构）
2024届江西省新余市高三下学期二模考试英语试题
读后续写
(Help from the sidelines)
On our way to the starting line, we were wondering if anybody else would show up despite the cancellation. To our surprise, there were still spectators along the course, often neighbors gathered outside of their houses handing out bottles of water as they watched runncrs go by. With hot air constantly hitting us, bystanders passed me one ice-cold spongc and a wet rag to cool my body down. Somewhere around half of the route, I was also offered a handful of orange slices and a banana from a stranger on the side of the road but I politely declined. Their inspiration and kindness were what kept me running all the way forward.
(No finish line, but still a victory)
The last 8 kilometers of the Twin Cities Marathon route are largely uphill. By that point in the race, my thighs felt like jello and my leg muscles were rubber bands. The finish line sat at the bottom of the hill. No finish banner this time, I could still see dozens of supporters cheering runners home. I kept glancing at my Apple Watch, counting down the meters until it ticked to “42.2” kilometers. I called out "I' m done" to Louisa, who had been delivering much-needed encouragement along the way. I let out a dry sob (or two) and gave hugs to people around. Despite the race getting canceled, it felt just like a real victory.
2024届江西省南昌市高三下学期二模英语试卷
读后续写
One possible version:
Soon my secret pen pal and I wrote letters every day. We shared thoughts, worries and happiness with each other. How was it even possible to be communicating eagerly with someone I had never even seen face to face My unknown friend was kind, humorous, and always inspired me. Al- most everyone in my classes noticed a change in my attitude: rather than acting in low spirits, I was refreshed. Even Charlie said "You're smiling a lot. It's nice. " Finally we decided to take down the mask. On February 12th, I received an invitation to meet in the stadium after school. （89词）
I waited for my pen pal in the stadium after school that day. Leaning against the post, I kept checking my watch, a mixed feeling of nervousness and excitement clouding my thought when a familiar figure emerged. "Mathew " "Charlie " We both laughed wildly. I had a feeling it was you. I had never seen you smile as big as today. " Charlie said, his eyes twinkling with joy. "Hi, guy! Thank you for your encouragement. "I responded with my arm around his shoulder. We had a wonderful exchange and enjoyed each other's company. From then on, we develop the most precious friendship. （89词）
江西景德镇市2024届高三质量检测（二模）英语试题答案
读后续写
Ridoy, a 12-year-old boy, lived a carefree life under good care of his mom and dad. Just like any other boy of his age, he often lost his temper with his parents. Sometimes he obeyed what they said, but sometimes he would completely ignore them. For example, one day, Ridoy’s mom needed to go shopping for some ingredients for cooking and she asked Ridoy to help look after his one-year-old sister. But Ridoy just blurted “no way”, slapped the door and locked himself into his bedroom. There was another time when Ridoy’s dad urgently needed Ridoy to fetch a pair of fliers for him when he was fixing his bike. Ridoy just refused without thinking. But Ridoy’s parents did not worry a lot since this was very common in kids.
It was an unexpected holiday announced by the school of Ridoy and he had a five-day holiday. For the first two days, he spent a good time with his mother. She took him for outings. They went to the beach and amusement parks, and had delicious dining. She cooked his favorite foods and played with him. Three days were left and Ridoy’s mother wanted to clean the house, which she intended to involve Ridoy in. To her surprise, he accepted without hesitation. With the help of Ridoy, the house instantly became very tidy and the floor shone like a mirror. Everything she asked him to do during the three days was done to perfection. Although she was astonished by his behavior, a delicious sweetness well up in Ridoy’s mom’s heart.
While she was cooking the dinner meal on the fifth day, Ridoy gave her a piece of paper written by him. Since his mom was busy cooking, she asked him to place the paper on the dining table. After cooking the meals, she took the paper left by his son. The piece of paper contained the following list:
Cutting grass in the garden –$2
Cleaning the house – $3;
Taking care of my sister – $3;
Removing the garbage –$ 2;
In total, you owe me $20
She was literally shocked! She thought back the days and nights spent on her son, to whom she dedicated all her time and energy, tears rolling down her cheeks. Speechless, she took out a piece of paper and wrote: Before you were born, I carried you day and night for nine whole months. Whenever you were sick, I spent sleepless nights taking care of you. Whenever you were down, I did what I can to cheer you up. For so many years, I have been caring for you like a precious gift. So, my dear son, how much do you owe me
The boy was in tears when reading the paper. How ridiculous he was to charge his mom for doing such tiny things. He rushed to his mom and gave a tight hug that he had never done before. Ridoy, lowering his head to avoid eye contact with his mom, murmured, “Mom, I love you so much! I’m sorry for everything!” She took him in her arm and kissed him on the forehead, a warm smile spreading across her face. That day, Ridoy learned his mom’s unconditional love for him. Since then, he has changed a lot, taking his share in housework as a member of the family.江西省部分市2023-2024学年高三下学期二模英语统考试题汇编：七选五
2024届江西省萍乡市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Your manager stops you and says she needs to have a word about your performance in the recent project. She begins by praising you for the good work you’ve done on the project, and you wonder if this is the praise that starts off the typical “feedback sandwich”. ____16____ Say something nice, say what you really want to say, say something nice again.
However, when feedback becomes such a routine, employees can start to perceive positive feedback as simply a form of sugarcoating the negatives, thus decreasing its value. Instead, positive feedback should not simply be seen as something to cushion the negative. ____17____ Below are three tips to help you make positive feedback count.
____18____ When positive and negative feedback always appear to go hand in hand, the positives can become devalued and ignored. Ensure there are times when positive feedback is given for its own sake and resist the temptation to offer constructive criticism.
Cultivate a “growth mindset”. Many of us tend to focus our praise on the end result and seeming inborn talents. For example, ____19____ However, research suggests that by focusing on the process of box things are done, we can encourage the development of new skills and the continued enhancement of talents.
Create a culture of offering positive feedback. Make giving positive feedback part of your team culture. Don’t just wait for special moments to give feedback. Offer informal positive feedback when making small talk. ____20____ Encourage peer feedback among team members and colleagues and actively ask them for positive comments on each other’s performances on tasks.
A. you have a real talent for organizing events.
B. You know how the feedback sandwich goes.
C. Attempt to inject some positivity into negative feedback.
D. you really put a lot of effort into making this event a success.
E. Don’t always follow positive feedback with negative feedback.
F. Feedback doesn’t have to only come from the higher ranks either.
G. It should also be delivered so as to reinforce and encourage good performance.
2024届江西省九江市高三下学期二模英语试题
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you identify as a people-pleaser, you might feel like it’s impossible to change. Well-meaning friends can try to encourage you to just be yourself, but no matter how hard you try, you can’t shake that urge to keep everyone happy. ____16____
Tell people-pleasing from being polite
____17____ To be able to tell the difference, you should look at the amount of tension you feel. For example, when you see a friend finish his water and you refill his cup, that can come out of normal sensitivity to other people’s needs if you feel relaxed when you do it. But if you notice a sense of pressure, like something bad will happen if you don’t refill their drink, then you’re operating from anxiety and fear.
____18____
Lots of times, people who try to please other people are extremely quick to react in social settings. They know what to say right away and they move into care taking immediately. ____19____ One subtle but powerful technique to change your habit is to deliberately delay your reactions, connect with yourself and then try to have the interaction out of an authentic part of yourself.
Be ready for relationships to change or end
As you slowly start to become aware of your needs and even state them out loud, it can bring in some essential changes in your relationships. You might realize that as you mature, some friendships are not as rewarding or even as equal as you would like them to be. ____20____ If you have an emotionally immature friend, it’s up to you to decide if you want to leave the friendship or use that relationship as an opportunity for mutual growth, if the other person also seems interested in changing.
A. So, it’s time to end the relationship.
B. Change your habits and please yourself.
C. Slow down and check in with yourself before reacting.
D. This could be because, since childhood, they have developed this habit.
E. However, that doesn’t mean you always have to cut people out of your life.
F. Therefore, here’s how to slowly stop people-pleasing and start being yourself.
G. General polite behavior to one person can be people-pleasing to someone else.
2024届江西省新余市高三下学期二模考试英语试题
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How long does it take to become an elite (精英) in your field 36 That’s what John Hayes, a cognitive psychology professor at Carnegie Mellon University, wanted to know.
For decades, Hayes has been investigating the role of effort, practice and knowledge in top performers. 37 The research focused on people like Mozart and Picasso-to determine how long it took them to become world-class at their craft.
Let's talk about what Hayes has discovered about world-class-performers. And more importantly, let's discuss how you can use these insights to achieve your goals and become your best.
38 He analyzed thousands of musical pieces produced from 1685 to 1900. The central question that drove his work was, “How long after one becomes interested in music is it that one becomes world-class ” Eventually, Hayes developed a list of 500 pieces of “masterworks” in the field, which were created by a total of 76 composers.
text, Hayes mapped out the timeline of each composers career. 39 What he discovered was that virtually every single “masterwork” was written after the tenth year of the composer's career. Not a single person produced incredible work without putting in a decade of practice first. Even a genius like Mozart had to work for at least ten years before he produced something that became popular. 40
In follow-up studies, Hayes found similar patterns among famous painters and popular poets. These findings have been further confirmed by research from professors like K. Anders Ericsson, who produced research that revealed that you needed to put in “10, 000 hours" to become an elite or expert in your field.
A. It takes time to achieve your goals.
B. And what do people like doing in their spare time
C. He has studied the most talented creators in history.
D. Hayes started his research by examining successful composers
E. Professor Hayes began to refer to this period as the “ten years of silence".
F. And what do the successful people do differently than the rest of us
G. And then he calculated how long they had been working before they created their popular works.
2024届江西省南昌市高三下学期二模英语试卷
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Feeling anxious Try smiling or doing a good deed to get rid of it.
Taitz, a clinical psychologist, published a new book Stress Resets: How to Soothe （缓和） Your Body and Mind in Minutes. 36 . Here are a few of our favorites.
Name that emotion. You feel overwhelmed with negative emotions and you're not sure why you feel this way. 37 . Maybe you're feeling depressed and you're at a 3 on a 0 to 5 scale. When you're able to observe your emotion, this can loosen your sadness, anger or stress, says Taitz.
38 . There's been an upsetting event and now you think everything is terrible. Grab a pen and paper and make a list of what you care most about: health, friendships, career, hobbies, family. Assign each item a percentage and then draw each section in a pie chart. The image should be an instant reminder that "there are a lot of other things that matter" in your life, says Taitz.
Wear a half smile. 39 If so, Taitz wants you to try a half smile. Ever so slightly raise the upper corners of your lips. This will automatically reduce all that tension and relax yourface muscles, communicating to your brain that everything's OK.
Do a good deed. You feel like you have no control over your life and nothing seems to be going right because you feel powerless, says Taitz. Doing a good deed can remind you that you have the power and ability to make things better for yourself and others. 40 .
Taitz says all of these are actions like "small wheels on a big suitcase. "So pause the next time you are feeling stressed and give yourself a reset.
A. Make a pie chart of your life
B. Classify the upsetting events
C. Do you tense up your face when you're stressed
D. Are you in a setting that is making you force a smile
E. Observe and describe the emotion and label its intensity
F. You can live by your values even if so much is out of your control
G. She shares 75 techniques to help reduce stress and anxiety in real time
江西景德镇市2024届高三质量检测（二模）英语试题答案
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。选项中有两项为多 余选项。
A few years ago,the scientists Claudia Townsend at the University of Miami and Suzanne Shu at UCLA Anderson School of Management conducted a simple investigation into how aesthetics(美学)influence our investment decisions.
They randomly assigned 255 students to receive an annual corporate report.One of these reports was aesthetically pleasing — 36 .The other report was far less attractive.After leafing through these two reports —both of which contained the exact same factual information —the subjects were asked to estimate the lowest acceptable selling price for shares of the company.. 37
Ifinvestors were rational agents,then the look of the report shouldn't have mattered - they should be responding only to its content. 38 Townsend and Shu found that subjects given the prettier document insisted on an average selling price of S327.01 per share.Those shown less pretty document,meanwhile,concluded that the company's shares were worth only $162.41.This research suggests that the design of the annual report can significantly influence our sense of value.
39 .In recent years,scientists have also looked at how aesthetics impacts our perceptions of trust.Do we find prettier Web sites more trustworthy There's no logical reason why that would be the case,of course,but the human mind is full of illogical peculiarity..So far,the evidence suggests that the look of a site is highly correlated with our ratings of trust, 40 .In a paper,researchers showed that our first impressions of a Web site —they showed subjects screen shots for fifty milliseconds,which is too fast for conscious awareness —shaped our subsequent sense of trustworthiness.
A.But it is not true.
B.it had high-quality images and a clear layout.
C.And this pattern doesn't apply to other aspects.
D.a phenomenon often referred to as “the halo effect”.(光环效应)
E.When it comes to user assessments of design,function follows form.
F.While Townsend and Shu looked at paper reports,the same logic applies to Web sites.
G.Actually,they are required to value the company based on the information in the annual report
答案
2024届江西省萍乡市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题
【答案】16. B 17. G 18. E 19. A 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了消极的反馈和积极的反馈之间的关系和影响。
【16题详解】
根据上文“She begins by praising you for the good work you’ve done on the project, and you wonder if this is the praise that starts off the typical “feedback sandwich”.(她一开始就称赞你在项目中做得很好，你想知道这是不是典型的“反馈三明治”的开始)”以及后文“Say something nice, say what you really want to say, say something nice again.(说点好听的话，说你真正想说的话，再说点好听的话)”可知，后文具体解释了“反馈三明治”的过程，可知知道反馈三明治是怎么回事。故B选项“你知道反馈三明治是怎么回事”符合语境，故选B。
【17题详解】
根据上文“However, when feedback becomes such a routine, employees can start to perceive positive feedback as simply a form of sugarcoating the negatives, thus decreasing its value. Instead, positive feedback should not simply be seen as something to cushion the negative.(然而，当反馈成为一种惯例时，员工会开始认为积极的反馈只是一种粉饰消极的形式，从而降低了消极反馈的价值。相反，积极的反馈不应该仅仅被看作是缓冲消极的东西)”可知，上文提到积极的反馈不应该仅仅被看作是缓冲消极的东西，本句承接上文说明积极反馈真正的作用。故G选项“它的实施也应该是为了加强和鼓励良好的表现”符合语境，故选G。
【18题详解】
根据本段内容“When positive and negative feedback always appear to go hand in hand, the positives can become devalued and ignored. Ensure there are times when positive feedback is given for its own sake and resist the temptation to offer constructive criticism.(当积极和消极的反馈总是齐头并进时，积极的东西就会被贬低和忽视。确保有时候给予积极的反馈是为了反馈本身，并抵制提供建设性批评的诱惑)”可知，后文提到了积极和消极的反馈的缺点，建议提出建设性批评，说明不要总是太在乎积极的反馈和消极的反馈。故E选项“不要总是紧跟着积极的反馈和消极的反馈”符合语境，故选E。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Cultivate a “growth mindset”. Many of us tend to focus our praise on the end result and seeming inborn talents.(培养“成长心态”。我们中的许多人倾向于把赞美集中在最终结果和似乎天生的才能上)”可知，本句主要是针对上文提到的“把赞美集中在最终结果和似乎天生的才能上”进行举例说明，A选项中talent对应上文talents。故A选项“你在组织活动方面很有天赋”符合语境，故选A。
【20题详解】
根据后文“Encourage peer feedback among team members and colleagues and actively ask them for positive comments on each other’s performances on tasks.(鼓励团队成员和同事之间的同伴反馈，并积极要求他们对彼此在任务中的表现给予积极的评价)”可知，同伴也可以给予反馈，说明反馈不一定来自上级。故F选项“反馈也不一定只来自高层”符合语境，故选F。
2024届江西省九江市高三下学期二模英语试题
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. C 19. D 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了停止取悦别人的一些方法。
【16题详解】
前文“Well-meaning friends can try to encourage you to just be yourself, but no matter how hard you try, you can’t shake that urge to keep everyone happy.(善意的朋友会鼓励你做自己，但无论你多么努力，你都无法摆脱让每个人都开心的冲动)”表示取悦别人的想法是无法克制的，下文给出了几种改变这种习惯的办法，F选项“因此，以下是如何慢慢停止取悦别人，开始做自己的方法”承上启下，符合语境。故选F。
【17题详解】
后文“To be able to tell the difference, you should look at the amount of tension you feel. For example, when you see a friend finish his water and you refill his cup, that can come out of normal sensitivity to other people’s needs if you feel relaxed when you do it. But if you notice a sense of pressure, like something bad will happen if you don’t refill their drink, then you’re operating from anxiety and fear.(为了能够分辨出来，你应该看看你感受到的紧张程度。例如，当你看到一个朋友喝完他的水，你给他续杯，如果你在做这件事的时候感到放松，这可能是出于对他人需求的正常敏感。但如果你注意到一种压力感，比如如果你不给他们续杯就会发生不好的事情，那么你就是在焦虑和恐惧中行事)”举例说明从一件事的情感上感知这件事到底是正常敏感还是压力感，结合标题“将取悦别人和礼貌分辨开来”可知，G选项“对一个人的一般礼貌行为可能是取悦别人”表示对别人好有可能是取悦别人，下文讲到要正确区分，语境一致。故选G。
【18题详解】
空处为小标题，后文“Lots of times, people who try to please other people are extremely quick to react in social settings. They know what to say right away and they move into care taking immediately.(很多时候，试图取悦他人的人在社交场合反应非常快。他们马上就知道该说什么，并立即进入小心照看的状态)”表明取悦别人者在社交场合的迅速反应，结合下文“One subtle but powerful technique to change your habit is to deliberately delay your reactions(改变习惯的一个微妙而有力的技巧是故意推迟你的反应)”可知，本段表示应延迟自己的反应，C选项“慢下来，在做出反应之前检查一下自己”符合本段主旨。故选C。
【19题详解】
前文“Lots of times, people who try to please other people are extremely quick to react in social settings. They know what to say right away and they move into care taking immediately.(很多时候，试图取悦他人的人在社交场合反应非常快。他们马上就知道该说什么，并立即进入小心照看的状态)”表明取悦别人者在社交场合的迅速反应，D选项“这可能是因为，他们从小就养成了这种习惯”表明这种习惯的由来，they指代前文的people。故选D。
【20题详解】
前文“As you slowly start to become aware of your needs and even state them out loud, it can bring in some essential changes in your relationships. You might realize that as you mature, some friendships are not as rewarding or even as equal as you would like them to be.(当你慢慢开始意识到你的需求，甚至大声说出它们时，它会给你的关系带来一些重要的变化。你可能会意识到，随着你的成熟，有些友谊并不像你希望的那样有回报，甚至不像你希望的那样平等)”可知，随着自己的成熟，有些关系可能不能让自己满意，后文“If you have an emotionally immature friend, it’s up to you to decide if you want to leave the friendship or use that relationship as an opportunity for mutual growth, if the other person also seems interested in changing.(如果你有一个感情不成熟的朋友，如果对方似乎也有兴趣改变，那就由你来决定是要离开这段友谊，还是把这段关系作为共同成长的机会)”表示自己可以选择是否停止或者继续友谊；由此可知，不如意的关系其实不需要马上结束，可以再进行斟酌；E选项“然而，这并不意味着你总是要把别人从你的生活中剔除”引出下文不需要停止友谊的情况，符合语境。故选E。
2024届江西省新余市高三下学期二模考试英语试题
36-40 FCDGE
2024届江西省南昌市高三下学期二模英语试卷
36-40GEACF
江西景德镇市2024届高三质量检测（二模）英语试题答案
36----40 BGAFD江西省部分市2023-2024学年高三下学期二模英语统考试题汇编：完形填空
2024届江西省萍乡市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A mom makes mini-me toys as unique as the children who embrace them.
Asa ____21____ worker using play therapy to help children through their cancer treatment, Amy wished she could ____22____ her patients with dolls that bore their all-too-familiar hair loss and surgery scars.
____23____ Amy left welfare work in 2011 to start a family, she still often thought of the kids. She said, “These kids need something that looks like they do.” This idea had always ____24____ in her mind.
Then in 2020, a mom whose daughter lost a leg to amputation (截肢) asked Amy, who was ____25____ with a sewing machine, if she could make a mini-me dol for the girl.
After Amy ____26____ a photo of the legless doll on Facebook, ____27____ poured in for likeness with everything from albinism (白化病) to birthmarks. “ ____28____ make kids feel isolated and judged,” she says, “With the doll, a child sees ‘I am not the only one who looks this way and I’m also ____29____ enough to be a doll.’ ”
Amy ____30____ nearly 400 custom dolls at her dining-room table, with donors often covering the 100 cost through Amy’s nonprofit A Doll Like Me. The mom of three ____31____ making each doll herself with help from her mother and a friend.
For Keagan. 2, whose rare skin condition has ____32____ him in birthmarks, Amy matched the doll’s ____33____ exactly. “That was the most amazing thing,” says Keagan’s mom. A farther says, “I ____34____ like a baby when a doll came in the mail for my daughter, who was born without her lower left arm. Seeing my daughter with her doll, it makes me think about her future, not her ____35____ .”
21.
A. social B. financial C. cultural D. sport
22.
A. educate B. attend C. protect D. treat
23.
A. Before B. After C. Once D. Until
24.
A. shifted B. worked C. stopped D. stuck
25.
A. handy B. satisfied C. bored D. careful
26.
A. took B. posted C. removed D. downloaded
27.
A. complaints B. remarks C. orders D. praises
28.
A. Failures B. Changes C. Similarities D. Differences
29.
A. active B. bold C. beautiful D. plain
30.
A. crafted B. collected C. purchased D. received
31.
A. takes up B. insists on C. thinks about D. lives on
32.
A. dressed B. recognized C. covered D. buried
33.
A. spots B. sizes C. shapes D. colors
34.
A. slept B. wept C. yawned D. laughed
35.
A. potentials B. personalities C. limitations D. requirements
2024届江西省九江市高三下学期二模英语试题
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Roger Bannister, born in Harrow, London, early showed a talent for running. University education was beyond the ____21____ of his working-class parents, but he was ____22____ to secure a place at one of England’s top universities and pursue a career in ____23____.
Luckily, owing to his academic efforts, Bannister was awarded a scholarship by Oxford University, where his exceptional speed on the track soon earned him the attention and ____24____ from the sports media. Surprisingly, he ____25____ to compete in the 1948 Olympics in London, preferring to focus on his ____26____ and his medical studies. By 1951, Bannister had won the British championship in the mile and felt ____27____ for Olympic competition. ____28____, a last-minute change in the schedule ____29____him to compete without resting between events and he finished just fourth in the 1500-meter race at the 1952 Olympics. To break the four-minute mile barrier, Bannister ____30____ 45 minutes every day from his full-time medical studies for training. On May 6, 1954, at Oxford, his ____31____eventually paid off. At age 25, Bannister made history, crossing the finish line at 3: 59.4. When the announcer read out the time: “3…”, the rest was ____32____ by the cheering crowd. In the following famous “Mile of the Century” race, Bannister ____33____ Australian runner John Landy with a time of 3: 58.8 to Landy’s 3: 59. 6, both under four minutes. In 1955, Bannister’s autobiography, First Four Minutes, was published.
Bannister’s ____34____ to academic medicine is equally remarkable, but his spirit of the four-minute mile is ____35____ to not only people of our era, but to before and after.
21.
A. hope B. reach C. sight D. control
22.
A. excited B. surprised C. satisfied D. determined
23.
A. medicine B. biology C. history D. literature
24.
A. support B. guidance C. permission D. recognition
25.
A. decided B. planned C. declined D. promised
26.
A. family B. training C. profession D. competition
27.
A. cool B. proud C. ready D. afraid
28.
A. Naturally B. Actually C. Obviously D. Unfortunately
29.
A. forced B. allowed C. expected D. encouraged
30.
A. take in B. set aside C. carry away D. get through
31.
A. interest B. effort C. courage D. attention
32.
A. favored B. attracted C. drowned D. confirmed
33.
A. defeated B. inspected C. overlooked D. approached
34.
A. promise B. attitude C. contribution D. viewpoint
35.
A. inspirational B. considerate C. aggressive D. controversial
2024届江西省新余市高三下学期二模考试英语试题
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I first heard about the improv (即兴表演) classes, I was hesitant. As an introvert, I 41 getting on stage. However, it seemed like the 42 opportunity to improve my speaking ability and gain confidence.
During our first class, we learned a core 43 of improv: “yes, and.” It means that we accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, we do not question the 44 ; we say “yes” and continue with the scene.
I got a 45 of how difficult that was when, in my first scene, my classmate said, “Mom is going to be so mad.” Mad about what My mind 46 ideas, and my. inner critic shot them all down. I 47 landed on an answer: “Yes, we're going to be late for dinner.” The scene 48 from there, and we finished as two sisters who lost their way on a hiking trail. Over time, I started to enjoy our classes. I never 49 my inner critic entirely, but became better at listening and 50 to my conversation partners.
That training proved 51 when my experiments generated unreasonable data. Instead of getting 52 , I kept 53 . the data and ended up identifying a new type of cell. If I hadn't 54 the possibility that the results were real, I would have missed out on the most exciting finding of my Ph. D. so far.
Our job as scientists isn’t to generate data that support a preconceived (预想的) story. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it's worth 55 whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians.
41. A. forced B. inspired C. expected D. feared
42. A. perfect B. typical C. regular D. casual
43. A. trend B. evidence C. case D. concept
44. A. logic B. answer C. option D. credit
45. A. copy B. range C. taste D. variety
46. A. threw away B. spun out C. wiped out D. picked up
47. A. apparently B. gradually C. gratefully D. eventually
48. A. continued B. abandoned C. preserved D. released
49. A. followed B. silenced C. recalled D. declined
50. A. applying B. relating C. leading D. devoting
51. A. familiar B. basic C. handy D. risky
52. A. embarrassed B. confused C. bored D. discouraged
53. A. exploring B. tracking C. presenting D. recording
54. A. provided B. gathered C. accepted D. desired
55. A. addressing B. investigating C. developing D. promoting
2024届江西省南昌市高三下学期二模英语试卷
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Plenty of critics have warned: don't see the new French movie The Taste of Things on an empty stomach. The actress Juliette Binoche 41 a longtime personal cook for a man who's a gourmand （喜欢吃喝的人）. They share a（n） 42 for food. Filled with glorious meals, the film celebrates food, and all the work and love that go into making it.
When you see a delicious meal in a movie or an advertisement, chances are, it's 43 . Food stylists have been known to substitute glue for milk and 44 meat with motor oil so it shines. All that is a big "No" for Vietnamese French director Tran Anh Hung. He says he wanted "everything" in The Taste of Things "to be real", from the raw 45 to the menu to the way the cooks 46 in the kitchen.
Easier said than done. Real food can't always handle 47 takes. Plus Tran needed to show 48 at different stages of preparation. He also had to find vegetables that looked like they were 49 in the field.
After doing 50 research into the history of French cuisine and working with a（n） 51 , Tran enlisted Gagnaire to make sure the menu worked in real life. Gagnaire also cooked for Tran for five days so the director could study his movements 52 filming. Tran says watching Gagnaire move around the kitchen 53 him that "simplicity is important and you don't need to have the perfect 54 for this or that".
The Taste of Things does not have much dialogue. The action and the intimacy （亲密关系） are in the kitchen. "In life we have two sources of 55 They are love and food. " Tran says. The film brings those two sources together in the kitchen.
41. A. invites B. leads C. plays D. introduces
42. A. passion B. curiosity C. concern D. demand
43. A. unreachable B. uneatable C. irresistible D. unimaginable
44. A. cooking B. flavouring C. consuming D. coating
45. A. parts B. materials C. dressings D. seasonings
46. A. instruct B. apply C. move D. engage
47. A. simple B. flexible C. special D. multiple
48. A. actions B. performances C. dishes D. tastes
49. A. planted B. harvested C. arranged D. delivered
50. A. rough B. expansive C. shallow D. single
51. A. historian B. scientist C. stylist D. artist
52. A. in honor of B. in search of C. in return forD. in preparation for
53. A. taught B. encouraged C. advised D. promised
54. A. theory B. explanation C. gesture D. costume
55. A. success B. progress C. achievement D. pleasure
江西景德镇市2024届高三质量检测（二模）英语试题答案
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的
最佳选项。
Every mountain has a peak.Every valley has its 41. point.No one is up all the time,nor are they down all the time.Life has its 42. .Problems do. 43. However,they are all resolved in time.
You may not be able to control the times,but you can. 44. your response.You can turn your pain into 45. or into appreciation.The choice is up to you.However tough your time
is,you can46. how you will react to it.
The positive solution to a problem is that you need courage to. 47._it.When you control your reaction to the 48. uncontrollable problem of life,then in fact you do control the problem's 49. on you.Your reaction to the problem is the last word!That's the 50.. What will you let this problem do to you It can make you. 51. or tough.It can make you bitter or better.It all depends on you.
In the final analysis,the reason why the tough people can. 52. the hard times is that they've chosen to react positively to their problems.Tough times never last,but tough people do.Tough people 53. it out.History teaches us that no problem is 54. .Your problem will be solved and,as you know,storms always. 55. the sun.
41.A.high B.low C.shallow D.deep
42.A.Ups and downs B.twists and turns C.odds and ends D.twos and threes
43.A.end B.rise C.raise D.interrupt
44.A.release B.hide C.hold D,value
45.A.complaint B.spell C.note D.miemory
46.A.identify B.attempt C.choose D.consider
47.A.address B.assess C.access D.aid
48.A.apparently B.obviously C.abruptly D.seemingly
49.A.cause B.process C.impact D.result
50.A.bottom line B.safety rule C.comfort zone D.top secret
51.A.clever B.intelligent C.wild D.delicate
52.A.save B.survive C.benefit D.live
53.A.put B.cut C.stick D.stress
54.A.temporary B.permanent C.reliable D.constant
55.A.hold on to B.live up to C.go back to D.give way to
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2024届江西省萍乡市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一位手巧的母亲艾米通过制作和有缺陷儿童一样的洋娃娃来治疗这些病人的故事。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：作为一名使用游戏疗法帮助儿童度过癌症治疗期的社工，艾米希望她可以用带有他们非常熟悉的脱发和手术疤痕的玩偶来治疗她的病人。A. social社会的；B. financial经济的；C. cultural文化的；D. sport运动。根据后文“Amy left welfare work”可知，艾米曾经是社工。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为一名使用游戏疗法帮助儿童度过癌症治疗期的社工，艾米希望她可以用带有他们非常熟悉的脱发和手术疤痕的玩偶来治疗她的病人。A. educate教育；B. attend参加；C. protect保护；D. treat治疗。根据后文“her patients with dolls”指用娃娃治疗病人。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：艾米2011年离开福利院组建家庭后，她仍然经常想起孩子们。A. Before在……之前；B. After在……之后；C. Once一旦；D. Until直到。引导时间状语从句，表示“在……之后”应用after。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个想法一直萦绕在她的脑海里。A. shifted转移；B. worked工作；C. stopped停止；D. stuck卡住。根据上文“This idea had always”指脑海里萦绕着这个想法，应用动词stuck。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然后在2020年，一位母亲的女儿因截肢失去了一条腿，她问艾米，她是否能给这个女孩做一个迷你娃娃，艾米对缝纫机很在行。A. handy手巧的；B. satisfied满意的；C. bored厌倦的；D. careful仔细的。根据后文“with a sewing machine, if she could make a mini-me dol for the girl”请求艾米做娃娃是因为艾米对缝纫机很在行。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：艾米在脸书上发布了一张没有腿的娃娃的照片后，从白化病到胎记，各种各样的娃娃都纷纷订购。A. took带走；B. posted张贴；C. removed去除；D. downloaded下载。根据后文“a photo of the legless doll on Facebook”指在网上发布照片，应用post。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：艾米在脸书上发布了一张没有腿的娃娃的照片后，从白化病到胎记，各种各样的娃娃都纷纷订购。A. complaints投诉；B. remarks评论；C. orders订单；D. praises赞美。根据后文“poured in for likeness with everything from albinism to birthmarks”可知，照片发布后，她收到了很多订单。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“差异让孩子们感到孤立和被评判，”她说，“有了洋娃娃，孩子们就会看到‘我不是唯一一个长得这样的人，我也足够漂亮，可以成为一个洋娃娃。’”A. Failures失败；B. Changes改变；C. Similarities相似性；D. Differences差异。根据上文“albinism to birthmarks”可知这些孩子有疾病或者身上有不同之处，即存在差异。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“差异让孩子们感到孤立和被评判，”她说，“有了洋娃娃，孩子们就会看到‘我不是唯一一个长得这样的人，我也足够漂亮，可以成为一个洋娃娃。’”A. active活跃的；B. bold大胆的；C. beautiful美丽的；D. plain朴素的。根据后文“enough to be a doll”指足够漂亮成为一个洋娃娃。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：艾米在餐桌上制作了近400个定制娃娃，捐赠者通常会通过艾米的非营利组织“像我一样的娃娃”来支付100美元的费用。A. crafted精巧地制作；B. collected收集；C. purchased购买；D. received收到。根据后文“nearly 400 custom dolls”此处指艾米制作了近400个定制娃娃，故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：这位三个孩子的母亲坚持在母亲和朋友的帮助下自己制作每个娃娃。A. takes up开始从事；B. insists on坚持；C. thinks about谈论；D. lives on继续存在。根据后文“making each doll herself with help from her mother and a friend”指艾米在母亲和朋友的帮助下坚持制作娃娃。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：对于2岁的基根来说，由于罕见的皮肤状况，他身上长满了胎记，艾米和娃娃的胎记完全吻合。A. dressed穿衣；B. recognized识别；C. covered覆盖；D. buried埋葬。根据后文“him in birthmarks”指全身覆盖了胎记，故选C。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：对于2岁的基根来说，由于罕见的皮肤状况，他身上长满了胎记，艾米和娃娃的胎记完全吻合。A. spots地点，斑点；B. sizes尺寸；C. shapes形状；D. colors颜色。根据上文“him in birthmarks, Amy matched the doll’s”指基根的娃娃和他身上的胎记，即“斑点”完全吻合。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一位父亲说:“我女儿出生时就没有左臂，当一个洋娃娃寄给她的时候，我哭得像个婴儿。A. slept睡觉；B. wept哭泣；C. yawned打哈欠；D. laughed笑。根据后文“like a baby when a doll came in the mail for my daughter, who was born without her lower left arm”指这位父亲被娃娃感动得哭泣。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：看到女儿抱着她的娃娃，我想到的是她的未来，而不是她的局限。A. potentials潜力；B. personalities个性；C. limitations限制；D. requirements要求。根据上文“my daughter, who was born without her lower left arm”指女儿缺少左臂的局限。故选C。
2024届江西省九江市高三下学期二模英语试题
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Roger Bannister凭借自身的努力，从事了医学事业，并且在赛跑领域也取得了非凡的成就。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他父母是工人阶级，他无法接受大学教育，但他决心在英国的一所顶尖大学获得一席之地，并从事医学事业。A. hope希望；B. reach到达；C. sight视力；D. control控制。根据后文“of his working-class parents”可知，他的父母是工人阶级，他无法接受大学教育，beyond the reach of表示“超出……的控制范围”。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的父母是工人阶级，他无法接受大学教育，但他决心在英国的一所顶尖大学获得一席之地，并从事医学事业。A. excited激动的；B. surprised惊讶的；C. satisfied满足的；D. determined坚定的。根据后文“to secure a place at one of England’s top universities”以及上文but表示转折，可知，他决心在英国的一所顶尖大学获得一席之地，故选D。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的父母是工人阶级，他无法接受大学教育，但他决心在英国的一所顶尖大学获得一席之地，并从事医学事业。A. medicine药物；B. biology生物学；C. history历史；D. literature文学。根据后文“and his medical studies”可知，他想从事医学事业。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，由于他在学术上的努力，班尼斯特获得了牛津大学的奖学金，在那里，他在跑道上的非凡速度很快为他赢得了体育媒体的关注和认可。A. support支持；B. guidance指导；C. permission允许；D. recognition识别，认可。根据上文“his exceptional speed on the track soon earned him the attention and”可知，班尼斯特的出色表现赢得了体育媒体的关注和认可。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：令人惊讶的是，他拒绝参加1948年伦敦奥运会，更愿意专注于训练和医学研究。A. decided决定；B. planned计划；C. declined拒绝；D. promised承诺。根据后文“preferring to focus on his”可知，他更愿意专注于训练和医学研究，拒绝参加1948年伦敦奥运会，故选C。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：令人惊讶的是，他拒绝参加1948年伦敦奥运会，更愿意专注于训练和医学研究。A. family家庭；B. training训练；C. profession专业；D. competition比赛。根据上文“to compete in the 1948 Olympics”可知，他不想去参加比赛，说明想更专注于训练。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：到1951年，班尼斯特赢得了英国一英里赛跑的冠军，并为参加奥运会做好了准备。A. cool凉爽的；B. proud骄傲的；C. ready准备好的；D. afraid害怕的。根据上文“Bannister had won the British championship in the mile”可知，班尼斯特赢得了英国一英里赛跑的冠军，并为参加奥运会做好了准备。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，在最后一刻，赛程的改变迫使他在比赛中没有休息，他在1952年奥运会的1500米比赛中仅获得第四名。A. Naturally自然地；B. Actually实际上；C. Obviously显然；D. Unfortunately不幸地。根据后文“he finished just fourth”可知，只获得了第四名，是不幸的事情。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，在最后一刻，赛程的改变迫使他在比赛中没有休息，他在1952年奥运会的1500米比赛中仅获得第四名。A. forced迫使；B. allowed允许；C. expected期待；D. encouraged鼓励。根据上文“a last-minute change in the schedule”可知，没有休息是因为赛程的改变迫使的。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：为了打破4分钟跑完一英里的障碍，班尼斯特每天从全日制医学学习中抽出45分钟进行训练。A. take in理解；B. set aside留出；C. carry away夺走；D. get through完成。根据后文“45 minutes every day from his full-time medical studies for training”指他留出45分钟进行训练。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：1954年5月6日，在牛津大学，他的努力终于得到了回报。A. interest兴趣；B. effort努力；C. courage勇气；D. attention注意力。根据后文“At age 25, Bannister made history, crossing the finish line at 3: 59.4.(25岁时，班尼斯特以3分59秒4的成绩冲过终点线，创造了历史)”指他的努力终于得到了回报。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当报幕员读出时间：“3……”时，其余的声音被欢呼的人群淹没了。A. favored帮助；B. attracted吸引；C. drowned淹没，溺水；D. confirmed确认。根据后文“by the cheering crowd”指报幕员的声音被欢呼的人群淹没了。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在接下来著名的“世纪一英里”比赛中，班尼斯特以3分58秒8的成绩击败了澳大利亚选手约翰·兰迪，后者的成绩是3分59秒6，两人都不到4分钟。A. defeated击败；B. inspected检查；C. overlooked忽视；D. approached靠近。根据后文“of 3: 58.8 to Landy’s 3: 59.6”可知，班尼斯特以3分58秒8的成绩击败了澳大利亚选手约翰·兰迪，故选A。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：班尼斯特对学术医学的贡献同样卓越，但他的四分钟一英里精神不仅鼓舞了我们这个时代的人，也鼓舞了过去和以后的人。A. promise承诺；B. attitude态度；C. contribution贡献；D. viewpoint观点。根据后文“to academic medicine is equally remarkable”指班尼斯特对学术医学的贡献同样卓越，故选C。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：班尼斯特对学术医学的贡献同样卓越，但他的四分钟一英里精神不仅鼓舞了我们这个时代的人，也鼓舞了过去和以后的人。A. inspirational启发灵感的；B. considerate体贴的；C. aggressive好斗的；D. controversial有争议的。根据后文“to not only people of our era, but to before and after”指班尼斯特的四分钟一英里精神不仅鼓舞了我们这个时代的人，也鼓舞了过去和以后的人。故选A。
2024届江西省新余市高三下学期二模考试英语试题
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2024届江西省南昌市高三下学期二模英语试卷
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答案 C A B D B C D C B B
序号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 A D A C D
江西景德镇市2024届高三质量检测（二模）英语试题答案
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41-45 BABCA 46-50 CADCA 51-55 DBCBD
高三英语 第 6 页 共 8 页江西省部分市2023-2024学年高三下学期二模英语统考试题汇编：应用文写作
2024届江西省萍乡市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题
你校最近开展了一次消防演练活动，请你为校英文报写一份主题为“Focus on Fire Safety, Cherish Life”的新闻报道，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动过程和感受。
注意：1. 写作同数应为80个左右。
2. 参考词汇：灭火器 fireextinguishers; 消防栓 fire hydrants
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2024届江西省九江市高三下学期二模英语试题
学校学生会为6月6 日全国爱眼日（National Eye Caring Day）征集倡议书，以“照顾好眼睛，避免近视”为题，根据图表中的调查结果对同学发出倡议。内容要点：
1. 简述青少年近视现状；
2. 提出护眼建议；
3. 发出倡议。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Take Care of our Eyes and Avoid Myopia
Dear fellow students,
We are living in an era of rapid technological development, where electronic products have become an indispensable part of our daily lives.
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The Students’ Union
2024届江西省新余市高三下学期二模考试英语试题
假定你是李华，毕业在即，你校英文报举办了以“An Unforgettable Activity in High School” 为主题的征文活动。请你写一篇英文短文投稿，分享一次你参加过的校园活动。
内容包括：1．活动内容。
2．活动感受。
注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
An Unforgettable Activity in High School
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2024届江西省南昌市高三下学期二模英语试卷
假定你是李华，上周你参加了学校组织的消防安全演习，请你在校英文论坛发表一篇帖子，分享此次经历，内容包括：
1. 活动过程；
2. 个人感悟。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：消防安全演习fire safety drill
江西景德镇市2024届高三质量检测（二模）英语试题答案
假定你是李华，与外教 Peter 约好周六下午一起去爬南山，但因故不能赴约。请给他写封 邮件表示歉意，内容包括：
1.表达不能赴约的歉意；2说明原因；3.另约时间；
注意：写作词数应为80左右；
Dear Peter:
Li Hua
答案
2024届江西省萍乡市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题
【答案】In order to enhance the fire safety awareness and emergency response capabilities of the students, a fire drill themed “Focus on Fire Safety, Cherish Life” was successfully conducted in our school.
Initially, professional firefighters were invited to deliver on-site explanations and demonstrated the correct usage of fire extinguishers and fire hydrants. Then, during the drill, the moment the alarm sounded, all students covering their mouths and noses with wet towels bent down low, and promptly evacuated to a safe area in an orderly manner according to the predetermined escape route.
Through this fire drill, not only did we acquire essential fire prevention knowledge and skills but our fire safety awareness was further strengthened.
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。要求考生以“Focus on Fire Safety, Cherish Life”为主题，为学校近期开展的消防演练活动写一篇新闻报道。
【详解】1.词汇积累
进行：conduct→carry out
展示：demonstrate→show
一……就……：the moment→instantly
获得：acquire→obtain
2.句型拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：In order to enhance the fire safety awareness and emergency response capabilities of the students, a fire drill themed “Focus on Fire Safety, Cherish Life” was successfully conducted in our school.
拓展句：In order to enhance the fire safety awareness and emergency response capabilities of the students, a fire drill, whose theme was “Focus on Fire Safety, Cherish Life”, was successfully conducted in our school.
【点睛】【高分句型1】In order to enhance the fire safety awareness and emergency response capabilities of the students, a fire drill themed “Focus on Fire Safety, Cherish Life” was successfully conducted in our school.（运用了过去分词作后置定语）
【高分句型2】 Then, during the drill, the moment the alarm sounded, all students covering their mouths and noses with wet towels bent down low, and promptly evacuated to a safe area in an orderly manner according to the predetermined escape route.（运用了the moment引导的时间状语从句）
【高分句型3】Through this fire drill, not only did we acquire essential fire prevention knowledge and skills but our fire safety awareness was further strengthened.（运用了部分倒装）
2024届江西省九江市高三下学期二模英语试题
【答案】Take Care of our Eyes and Avoid Myopia
Dear fellow students,
We are living in an era of rapid technological development, when electronic products have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. However, along with this comes a sharp rise of myopia rate among teenagers from 14.5 % of 6-year-olds to over 80% of high school students, which is becoming a worrying phenomenon.
With National Eye Caring Day approaching, our school calls on everyone to pay attention to eye health. Firstly, develop eye caring habits such as looking into the distance every 20-30 minutes to rest our eyes and maintain eye exercises. Secondly, participate actively in outdoor activities to keep our eyes away from electronic products. Most importantly, ensure sufficient sleep and avoid staying up late.
For the health of our eyes, let’s take action now!
The Students’ Union
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于图表作文。要求考生以“照顾好眼睛，避免近视”为题，根据图表中的调查结果对同学发出倡议。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
然而：however→nevertheless
令人担忧的：worrying→alarming
来临：approach→draw near
参加：participate in→take part in
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：With National Eye Caring Day approaching, our school calls on everyone to pay attention to eye health.
拓展句：As National Eye Caring Day is approaching, our school calls on everyone to pay attention to eye health.
【点睛】【高分句型1】However, along with this comes a sharp rise of myopia rate among teenagers from 14.5% of 6-year-olds to over 80% of high school students, which is becoming a worrying phenomenon. (运用了which引导定语从句)
【高分句型2】With National Eye Caring Day approaching, our school calls on everyone to pay attention to eye health. (运用了with复合结构)
2024届江西省新余市高三下学期二模考试英语试题
应用文
An Unforgettable Activity in High School
If there is one event that my high school heart will always remember, it is the annual Fire Safety Drill.
It was an ordinary weekday morning until the resounding blare of the fire alarm echoed through the school corridors, signaling the start of the activity. Recalling what the firefighter instructed in previous lecture, we students all evacuating in an orderly manner, sticking to the safety principles. Students volunteered and cooperated with peers to deal with fires with proper tools like extinguisher and rescue pretend victims.
Feelings of responsibility, teamwork and selflessness flooded throughout this event. It prepared us for unexpected situations and symbolized our unity in crises. An unforgettable lesson indeed!
2024届江西省南昌市高三下学期二模英语试卷
应用文
One possible version:
Last week I participated in a fire safety drill organized by our school, which left me a deep impression.
We were having a maths class when suddenly the fire alarm rang. Under the guidance of our teacher, we immediately left the classroom. With my hands covering my mouth, I bent down a bit and ran downstairs quickly on our evacuation route. Finally we landed on the playground safely within a short time.
The drill not only raised our fire safety awareness but also offered a real scene in case of a fire, greatly improving our survival skills. I firmly believe that it will truly save lives in emergencies.
江西景德镇市2024届高三质量检测（二模）英语试题答案
应用文
Dear Peter,
I’m sorry to say that I cannot go climbing with you on Saturday afternoon. I have just found that I have to attend an important class meeting that afternoon. I hope the change will not cause you too much trouble.
Shall we go on Sunday morning We can set out early so that we’ll have more time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. If it’s convenient for you, let’s meet at 8:30 outside the school gate. If not, let me know what time suits you best. I should be available any time after school next week.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Li Hua江西省部分市2023-2024学年高三下学期二模英语统考试题汇编：语法填空
2024届江西省萍乡市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题
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。
In front of a packed hall at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on Friday, dancer Hao Ruoqi ____36____ (graceful) moved across the stage as she waved her sword against her opponent. Hao, playing. ____37____ heroine Hua Mulan, was the star of Ningbo Performing Arts Group’s Chinese dance drama Mulan.
Based on the beloved folklore of family devotion, loyalty and love, Mulan tells the tale of a young woman in ancient China who disguises herself as a man ____38____ (take) her father’s place in the army.
This modern interpretation re-imagines the classic tale of the ____39____ (distinguish) female Chinese warrior Hua Mulan through remarkable and compelling dance numbers and exquisite music, ____40____ (explore) the themes of self-identity and empowerment.
Hao, a member of the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater, said there might be a thousand ____41____ (version) or Mulan in a thousand people’s eyes, but there are things common to the audience ____42____ the cultural and geographical differences. “I think the love and peace brought out from Mulan is understandable and acceptable both in China and the United States,” she told China Daily.
Lisa Richards Toney, president and chief executive officer of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals, said ____43____ impressed her was the true warrior spirit that Mulan displayed ____44____ her love for humanity.
The story of Hua Mulan _____45_____ (inspire) numerous productions in the globe over centuries, including Disney’s 1998 animated film and 2020 live-action movie.
2024届江西省九江市高三下学期二模英语试题
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。
On Feb 8, 2001, workers at a construction site in Jinsha village, Chengdu, found many pieces of ivory and jade and the hidden ruins of the capital of the ancient Shu Kingdom were brought ____36____light by archaeologists. Among the over 5,000 precious relics ____37____(excavate)from the ruins, the most eye-catching is the Golden Sun Bird. It is made from delicate gold foil(箔), just one ____38____(five)of a millimeter thick. It has two sections: The center is a sun pattern with 12 rays ____39____(indicate)the rotation(自转)of the sun and around the sun are four birds flying anticlockwise. According to archaeologists, the four birds symbolize four seasons, while the 12 rays ____40____(mean)to represent 12 months of the year. Hence, it could be inferred that over 3000 years ago ancient Shu people possessed ____41____ good knowledge of astronomy and nature. Furthermore, this masterpiece is believed to be an illustration of an ancient Chinese myth recorded in the classic The Legends of Mountains and Seas, ____42____ was written about 2,500 years ago. According to the book, ancient people believed the sun was carried up ____43____down by birds daily.
In 2005, the pattern was ____44____(successful)selected as the symbol of China’s cultural heritage to showcase the ancient Chinese people’s _____45_____( wise)and aspirations.
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。
Spring cleaning is a tradition ingrained in societies worldwide, with roots 56 (trace) back to ancient times. The tradition symbolizes the transition from the inactive winter to the energetic 57 (grow)of spring. Human behavior is greatly influenced by the cycles of nature. In the colder months, we have less energy to spare for 58 (chore). We're not being lazy; limited daylight makes us 59 (sleep).
Before the Lunar New Year, it's common to clean the home of bad luck and misfortune in China. Known as “sweeping the dust,” cleaning makes way 60 the new year's prosperity. Cleaning must be done before the holiday, 61 (typical) in January or February, since sweeping after the festivities 62 (see) as removing good luck.
In Thailand, it's customary to deep clean homes, schools, and public spaces to 63 (pure) them ahead of the Thai New Year. People toss water at each other in the streets to wash away the previous year's bad luck and ensure luck for the year to come.
As spring comes, it is sensible to open the windows. 64 (air) out stuffy homes, remove dirt, and repair any damages 65 occurred during the winter months. Inventions such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and cleaning agents have made the process more efficient and convenient.
2024届江西省南昌市高三下学期二模英语试卷
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The lantern fair in Zigong, southwest China's Sichuan Province, which 56 （own）a history of more than 1, 000 years, is once again fascinating visitors with its brilliant shining lanterns.
Covering 57 area of nearly 37 hectares, the 30th International Dinosaur Lantern Show received around 450, 000 visitors during the Spring Festival holiday from February 10 to 17.
To mark the Year of the Dragon, many of the lanterns 58 show feature the Chinese sign of the zodiac（生肖）， but there are also a wide variety of other lantern designs to meet different needs. Visitors 59 prefer traditional lanterns can find lanterns with flowers and birds, legendary figures, and landscapes, while lanterns with modern themes such as cartoon characters, cultural trends and online games are gaining 60 （popular）among young people.
The lantern show is also expressing the concept of environmental protection. For example, a dragon lantern 61 （measure）over 200 meters long was made by tying together some 200, 000 62 （abandon）water bottles.
This year's show received more than 3, 000 children's artworks from around the world. Some of the art pieces were turned into lanterns by 63 （profession）craftsmen. Visitors can also enjoy acrobatics （杂技）， folk arts, and Chinese music performances during 64 （they）lantern-viewing tours.
Famous for lantern-making, Zigong saw its lanterns lighting 80 cities across China during the Spring Festival holiday and Zigong lanterns 65 （light）up in more than 20 countries overseas last year.
江西景德镇市2024届高三质量检测（二模）英语试题答案
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。
Qiang embroidery ( 羌 绣 )is a peculiar flower in China's folk handicrafts and reflect the
wisdom of the Qiang people.It dates back to the Han Dynasty 56 _it was adopted for use on clothing.The Qiang people adore nature, 57 flowers,grasses,fruits,vegetables,
and animals are used as inspiration for the embroidery's most common patterns.This type of embroidery 58 (feature)a bold use of brilliant colors.
Chen Yunzhen,from Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County in Sichuan Province,is a master of Qiang embroidery.As part of her efforts to stop the endangered technique from
disappearing,Chen began visiting the 59 (surround)regions to teach embroidery.In
2014,she established a Qiang embroidery workshop.Since then,it 60 (provide)free
training to over 20,000 people.Over 500 - 61 (local)make a living through the workshop. To breathe new life into Qiang embroidery,Chen has continued to keep an open mind,
introducing new products 62 personal accessories(配饰),notebooks andbags in addition
to the traditional clothes.With her two daughters participating,who have youthful sense of innovation,Chen's products become . 63 (popular)than before among young consumers.
According to Chen,the Qiang people do not have a 64 _(write)language,so Qiang
e mbroidery must be well preserved and developed as part of efforts to sustain its culture.For
Chen,Qiang embroidery is much more than a piece of art 65 (appreciate)."If yot allow it to convey its real value,it will improve more people's lives and drive rural
revitalization ,"she said.
答案
2024届江西省萍乡市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题
【答案】36. gracefully
37. the 38. to take
39. distinguished
40. exploring
41. versions
42. despite
43. what 44. and
45. has inspired##has been inspiring
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要说明了周五，在华盛顿肯尼迪中心拥挤的大厅前，舞者郝若琦优雅地穿过舞台，向对手挥舞着剑。郝饰演女主角花木兰，是宁波演艺集团中国舞剧《花木兰》的明星。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：周五，在华盛顿肯尼迪中心拥挤的大厅前，舞者郝若琦优雅地穿过舞台，向对手挥舞着剑。修饰动词move应用副词gracefully，故填gracefully。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意：郝饰演女主角花木兰，是宁波演艺集团中国舞剧《花木兰》明星。此处heroine特指花木兰应用定冠词。故填the。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：《花木兰》改编自脍脍人口的关于家庭奉献、忠诚和爱情的民间传说，讲述了中国古代一位年轻女子乔装男装接替父亲从军的故事。此处take在句中作目的状语，应用不定式。故填to take。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这个现代的诠释通过引人注目的舞蹈数字和精致的音乐重新想象了中国杰出女战士花木兰的经典故事，探索了自我认同和赋权的主题。修饰名词female应用形容词distinguished，故填distinguished。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这个现代的诠释通过引人注目的舞蹈数字和精致的音乐重新想象了中国杰出女战士花木兰的经典故事，探索了自我认同和赋权的主题。分析句子结构可知explore与逻辑主语interpretation构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填exploring。
【41题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：郝是中国国家歌舞剧剧院的一名成员，他说，一千人眼中可能有一千种版本的花木兰，但尽管文化和地域不同，观众还是有共同之处的。根据上文a thousand可知version应用复数形式。故填versions。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：郝是中国国家歌舞剧剧院的一名成员，他说，一千人眼中可能有一千种版本的花木兰，但尽管文化和地域不同，观众还是有共同之处的。表示“尽管”应用介词despite。故填despite。
【43题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：表演艺术专业协会主席兼首席执行官丽莎·理查兹·托尼说，木兰所表现出的真正的战士精神和她对人类的爱给她留下了深刻的印象。引导宾语从句，从句缺少主语，指物，应用what。故填what。
【44题详解】
考查连词。句意：表演艺术专业协会主席兼首席执行官丽莎·理查兹·托尼说，木兰所表现出的真正的战士精神和她对人类的爱给她留下了深刻的印象。结合前后文语境可知为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。
【45题详解】
考查时态。句意：几个世纪以来，花木兰的故事激发了全球众多作品的灵感，包括迪斯尼1998年的动画电影和2020年的真人电影。根据后文over centuries可知用现在完成时或现在完成进行时，主语为The story of Hua Mulan，助动词用has。故填has inspired /has been inspiring。
2024届江西省九江市高三下学期二模英语试题
【答案】36. to 37. excavated
38. fifth 39. indicating
40. are meant
41. a 42. which
43. and 44. successfully
45. wisdom
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了在成都金沙村的一个建筑工地上，考古学家们发现了古蜀国时期的许多象牙和玉器碎片。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意：2001年2月8日，在成都金沙村的一个建筑工地上，工人们发现了许多象牙和玉器碎片，考古学家们揭开了古蜀国首都的神秘面纱。bring…to light“揭示；揭露”是固定短语，根据句意。故填to。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在遗址中出土的5000多件珍贵文物中，最引人注目的是金太阳鸟。分析句子可知，excavate作定语，修饰relics，二者之间是被动关系，用过去分词作定语，故填excavated。
【38题详解】
考查数词。句意：它由精致的金箔制成，只有五分之一毫米厚。此处表示“五分之一”，分母用序数词，故填fifth。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：它有两个部分：中心是太阳图案，有12条光线表示太阳的旋转，围绕太阳的是四只逆时针飞行的鸟。分析句子可知，indicate作定语，修饰rays，二者之间是主动关系，用现在分词作定语。故填indicating。
【40题详解】
考查动词时态语态。句意：根据考古学家的说法，这四只鸟象征着四季，而12道射线代表着一年中的12个月。分析句子可知，mean作谓语，与主语rays是被动关系，描述一般事实用一般现在时，主语是rays是复数，谓语动词用复数，故填are meant。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：因此，3000多年前古蜀人就已经具备了良好的天文和自然知识。possess a good knowledge of“拥有……的知识”，固定短语。故填a。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：此外，这一杰作被认为是2500年前的经典《山海经》中记载的中国古代神话的例证。分析句子可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词The Legends of Mountains and Seas，从句中作主语，指物，引导非限制性定语从句，用关系代词which。故填which。
【43题详解】
考查连词。句意：根据这本书，古代人们相信太阳每天都是由鸟驮着升起和落下的。up and down“起起伏伏；上上下下”，固定短语。故填and。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：2005年，该图案成功入选中国文化遗产标志，展示了中国古代人民的智慧和愿望。修饰动词用副词作状语。故填successfully。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：2005年，该图案成功入选中国文化遗产标志，展示了中国古代人民的智慧和愿望。名词所有格修饰名词，wisdom“智慧”作宾语。故填wisdom。
2024届江西省新余市高三下学期二模考试英语试题
语法填空
56.tracing 57.growth 58.chores 59.sleepy 60.for 61.typically
62.is seen 63.purify 64.to air 65.that
2024届江西省南昌市高三下学期二模英语试卷
语法填空
owns 57. an 58. on 59. who/that 60. popularity 61. measuring 62. abandoned 63. professional 64. their 65. were lighted/lit
江西景德镇市2024届高三质量检测（二模）英语试题答案
语法填词
56 when 57 so 58 features 59 surrounding 60 has provided
61 locals 62 like 63 more popular 64 written 65 to appreciate江西省部分市2023-2024学年高三下学期二模英语统考试题汇编：阅读理解
2024届江西省萍乡市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题
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
In the workplace, we have to deal with different people, and the best way to do that is to find empathy to better understand them. Here are three fruit personalities and how best to deal with them.
Apple: hard core, doesn’t brulse easlly
Apple types are direct and don’t suffer fools. They are fast, logical thinkers who love to win and hate to lose control. They’ll get a result at any cost, but see conflict as sport.
Managing apples:
·Have your facts (or suffer the consequences)
·Always stand up to them.
·Get to the point.
·Be fast and logical.
·Watch and learn- they make great mentors.
Lemon: intense and concentrated
Lemons love structure, detail, order and rules. They are worriers who like safety, security and predictability. They love detail and are awesome at spotting gaps in a plan. But too many rules can be frustrating to others.
Managing lemons:
·Respect their need for space and time; give them plenty of notice.
·Slow your pace if you’re fast, quieten down if you’re loud.
·Don’t surprise them.
·Don’t threaten their security.
·Know you can never give too much detail.
Banana: sweet and soft
Banana types enjoy harmony in the workplace and shy away from conflict. They have loads of empathy. They are excellent in customer service roles, yet they can irritate people by being too nice.
When they’re too accommodating, they can be seen as indecisive.
Managing bananas:
·Don’t pressure them, but motivate.
·Encourage their opinions, and listen.
·Don’t overload them with your problems.
·Provide regular feedback opportunities.
·Be nice-that’s all they want.
1. Which way is proper to deal with the lemon personality
A. Talking loudly. B. Making some rules.
C. Thinking logically. D. Giving more details.
2. What does the banana personality think of conflict
A. Appealing. B. Unwelcome. C. Useful. D. Harmful.
3. Who is the text mainly intended for
A. Housewives. B. Students. C. Employees. D. Customers.
B
It was a sunny winter day. I had gone up and down the tower when, outside the little door at the foot, a blind man came toward me. He was a pale, thin man with dark glasses. He kept close to the inner wall of the courtyard. On reaching the door, he touched it and sharply turned inside. In a moment, he disappeared up the staircase. I stood still, looking at the little sign that said “To the Tower… ” I felt obliged to follow.
I didn’t follow closely. I caught up with him in the ticket office. There I was surprised to see the attendant selling him a ticket as though he were any other visitor. With the ticket in one hand and touching the wall with the other, he reached the staircase leading to the hallway.
“That man is blind,” I said to the attendant, but he showed no concern. “He’s blind,” I repeated. He didn’t answer, looking at me vacantly.
“Perhans he wants to jump,” I said. But his chair was too comfortable. He didn’t stir. He still looked down at a crossword puzzle he had begun. I turned toward the staircase.
“The ticket,” the attendant said, rising from his chair. It seemed the only thing that could move him. After purchasing my ticket, I hurried up the staircase.
The man hadn’t gone as far as I imagined. After ten minutes, I approached him. “Excuse me,” I said as politely as I could, “but I am very curious to know why you came up.”
“You’d never guess,” he said.
“Not the view, I take it, or the fresh air on this winter day,” I said.
He smiled. “Coming up the stairs, one can feel the change-the coo staircase suddenly becomes quite warm, —and how up here behind the wall there is shade, but as soon as one goes opposite a narrow window one finds the sun. In all of Siena there is no place so good as here.”
He moved into the sunlight. Then he stepped into the shade. “Light, shade, light, shade,” he said, and seemed as pleased as a child who, in a game of hopscotch, jumps from square to square.
We went down the tower together. I left him, gladdened as one can only be by the sunlight.
4. Why did the author follow the blind man
A. To offer timely help. B. To satisfy his curiosity.
C. To teach him a lesson. D. To prevent him from climbing up.
5. What was the attendant’s attitude to visitors
A. Enthusiastic. B. Concerned. C. Indifferent. D. Skeptical.
6. What encouraged the blind man to climb the tower
A. The fresh air on the top. B. The pleasant childhood memories.
C. The fantastic view from the tower. D. The striking contrast between light and shade.
7 What message does the writer want to convey in the text
A. Nature is the best gift for humanity.
B. When one door shuts, another opens in life.
C. Every individual can appreciate beauty in life.
D. The disadvantaged deserve care from the society.
C
Curiosity is the driving force behind our development and even our success. But it can also be dangerous, leading to setbacks or even downfalls, so why are humans so curious Do scientists even have a definition for this inborn drive
Actually, there isn’t one set in the stone. Psychologists agree curiosity isn’t about satisfying an immediate need, like hunger or thirst; rather, it’s intrinsically (内地) motivated. Curiosity covers such large set of bebaviors that there probably isn’t any single “curiosity gene” that makes humans wonder about and explore their environment. Genes and the environment interact in many complex ways to shape individuals and guide their behavior, including their curiosity.
Regardless of their genetic makeup, infants have to learn an incredible amount of information in a short time, and curiosity is one of the tools humans have found to accomplish that huge task. In a classic study, a psychologist showed that infants between 2 months and 6 months old grew less and less interested in a complex visual pattern the more they looked at it. But curiosity often comes with a cost. In some situations, the risks are low and failure is a healthy part of growth. For instance, many babies are perfectly proficient crawlers, but they decide to try walking because there’s more to see and do when they stand upright. But this milestone comes at a small cost. A study of 12- to 19-month-olds learning how to walk documented that these children fell down a lot. Seventeen times per hour, to be exact. But walking is faster than crawling, so this motivates expert crawlers to transition to walking.
Sometimes, however, testing out a new idea can lead to disaster. For instance, the Inuit people of the Arctic regions have created incredible modes to deal with the challenges of living in northern r climates, but what we forget about are the tens of thousands of people that tried and failed to make it in those challenging landscapes.
8 What does the underlined sentence mean in paragraph 2
A. Curiosity is hard to define. B. Humans are not afraid of setbacks.
C. Scientists are not curious about the stone. D. Curiosity isn’t the driving force behind growth.
9. What do psychologists agree about the nature of curiosity
A. Sets of behaviors guide curiosity. B. Immediate needs drive curiosity.
C. External factors determine curiosity. D. Genes and environment work together on curiosity.
10. What contributes to babies’ growing milestones
A. They prefer novelty. B. They fear failures.
C. They desire to achieve tasks. D. They make their own decisions.
11. Why does the author mention the Inuit people in the last paragraph
A. To prove how curiosity helped them survive. B. To show curiosity may come with a high price.
C. To describe why Inuit people needed curiosity. D. To show how Inuit people overcame the challenges.
D
There is a benefit in acknowledging the fact that our brains are born with a negativity preference that serves to protect us from potential harm. We would not have lasted very long as a species if our ancestors had kept optimistic in the face of a charging tiger rather than thinking the worst and allowing the natural response of fight-or-flight to kick in.
The psychological technique of using a negative outlook for personal growth is known as defensive pessimism (DP). Rather than forcing oneself to adopt a positive mindset, DP focuses on preparing for worst cases, thereby reducing anxiety. Let’s face it: Telling an anxious mind not to worry is as useless as trying not to get wet in a rainstorm by thinking sunny thoughts; better to take shelter. Many people have used this technique in their daily lives without giving it a name. COVID-19 gave us all a chance to practice DP as we look precautions to decrease our chances of becoming infected.
This psychological mind trick is not without its drawbacks. Applied too often, life can become a series of setbacks, only taking discomfort in the fact that one’s prediction of the worst case came true. Personal relationships may also suffer, as the optimists in one’s life grow weary of the glass always being half-empty and will, at times, take to ironically singing “Don’t worry, be happy” as payback.
There is likely to be a day when the glass-half-empty/half-full debate is replaced by the realization that optimism and pessimism don’t oppose each other, they support each other. and trying to have one without the other is like trying to have a one-sided coin.
12. What would defensive pessimists do in wet weather
A. Picture sunny days. B. Open an umbrella.
C. Feel the rainstorm. D. Run through the rain.
13. The example of “COVID-19” in paragraph 2 is used to _________.
A. make a comparison B. propose an argument
C. introduce a topic D. clarify a concept
14. Which of the following may a defensive pessimist believe
A. Whatever will be, will be. B. Every cloud has a silver lining
C. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. D. The glass is half full not half empty.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. In defense of pessimism B. The exploration of psychology
C. Pessimism: a one-sided coin D. Negativity: tricky in psychology
2024届江西省九江市高三下学期二模英语试题
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
The Master of Arts Program in the Humanities(MAPH)at the University of Chicago is designed to allow you the freedom to either focus on one academic discipline or explore interdisciplinary(跨学科的)interests that may not fit well within a traditional MA program. This advantage, combined with our strong support, can help you take the next step in your professional and academic life in a short amount of time — more than 90% of our students graduate in 9 months.
The Value of This MA Program
Master’s degrees, obtained after finishing MA programs, have become increasingly common for admission to PhD programs and it is not unusual for an MA degree to serve as a requirement for entry into many professional fields. MAPH also allows students to complete intensive academic work and prepares them to continue into further graduate study or a career that much faster.
Academic Support
MAPH students are provided with academic guidance from the moment they arrive on campus. Most often this support comes from the following sources:
·All MAPH students take a required fall quarter course taught by the MAPH Director.
·Students are placed in groups of 10-12 and work closely with an assigned post-doctoral Instructional Professor or Teaching Fellow throughout the year.
·Over the winter and spring quarters, MAPH students work closely with a faculty member who has agreed to serve as their thesis advisor.
·Three MAPH Mentors, recent MAPH graduates who work as staff members, are available to meet with students to discuss course selection.
1. What is the highlight of the MAPH
A. Interest. B. Expertise.
C. Discipline. D. Flexibility.
2. What is the potential use of obtaining the MAPH
A. Pursuing a profitable career. B. Applying for a PhD program.
C. Publishing loads of paper work. D. Choosing undergraduate study.
3. What kind of support is available for all MAPH students
A. Course by the director of the program. B. Group work with the MAPH director.
C. Advice on thesis writing in fall quarter. D. Help with course books from Mentors.
B
When photographer Chris Jordan first stepped onto Midway Atoll (中途岛) in 2009 to document “overwhelming” levels of ocean waste, little did he know that his striking image of a dead albatross (信天翁) chick would go viral and change the world’s response to the plastics crisis.
After hearing about an island covered in thousands of dead birds with stomachs full of everyday plastic items, he was determined to “find a unique way to photograph these birds indicating the severity of this environmental tragedy”. Though he never expected his images would go viral, his photos soon began appearing in magazines and newspapers all over the world. “Many people emailed me, expressing concerns and wanting to go to the island to save the albatrosses, but the plastic is not coming from this island. It’s a systemic problem,” says Jordan.
A recent report by WWF projects that plastic production is expected to more than double by 2040, resulting in plastic waste in the ocean four times by 2050. In 2010, 8 million tonnes of ocean plastic waste were from sources on land. That is the weight of some 650,000 double decker buses.
Jo Ruxton, the maker of the film A Plastic Ocean, says, “What makes Jordan’s photos resonate(共鸣)with people is that they recognize things in their daily use, and it’s when we see things that we actually use that makes people relate.”
“Every time I was with birds as they were dying, tears just poured. The grief was incredibly intense. Happily, things are improving — bans on everything from plastic micro beads in toothpaste to carrier bags have since come into force in various countries around the world. But for solutions, I believe the heart of this crisis lies in society’s disconnection between actions and their impacts on the environment and that a re-connection with nature and a raw appreciation for the world around us is what really drives positive change.” says Jordan.
4. What initially drives Jordan to Midway Atoll
A. To support the ban on plastic items. B. To record the environmental tragedy.
C. To create resonating images of plastic waste. D. To photograph the amazing scenery of the island.
5. Which of the following can best describe Chris Jordan
A. Reliable and determined. B. Generous and responsible.
C. Creative and sympathetic. D. Adventurous and intelligent.
6. What is the key to solving the environmental crisis according to Jordan
A. Carrying out stricter bans on plastic products.
B. Strengthening education on environmental issues.
C. Advising using environmentally friendly materials.
D. Reestablishing the link between humans and nature.
7. What can be the best title for the passage
A. The Photo: Making the Plastics Crisis Personal
B. The Method: Dealing with Marine Plastic Pollution
C. The Campaign: Restoring Our Relation with Nature
D. The Initiative: Fighting Against the Environmental Disaster
C
When a scent moved gently through the air in the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for just six months, their memories skyrocketed. Participants in this study by UCI (University of California, Irvine) Centre reaped a226% increase in cognitive (认知的) capacity compared to the control group. The researchers say the finding transforms the long-known tie between smell and memory into an easy, non-invasive (无创的) technique for strengthening memory and potentially preventing dementia. The team’s study appears in Frontiers in Neuroscience.
The study was conducted through the UCI Center for the Neurobiology of Learning & Memory. It involved men and women aged 60 to 85 without memory disorders. They were each given a diffuser (扩散器) and seven small bottles, each containing a single and different natural oil. People in the enriched group received full-strength bottles. Control group participants were given the oils in tiny amounts. Participants put a different bottle into their diffuser each evening prior to going to bed, and it remained active for two hours as they slept.
People in the enriched group showed a 226%increase in cognitive performance compared to the control group, as measured by a word list test commonly used to evaluate memory. CT imaging revealed better integrity brain pathway. The pathway affects decision-making ability and usually becomes less powerful with age. Participants also reported sleeping more soundly.
Scientists have long known that the loss of olfactory capacity, or ability to smell, can predict development of nearly 70 different kinds of diseases including Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Evidence emerges about a link between smell loss due to COVID and later cognitive decrease. Researchers have previously found that exposing people with moderate dementia to up to 40 different scents twice a day over a period of time boosted their memories and language skills, alleviated depression and improved their olfactory capacities. Later, the UCI team decided to try making this technique easier for older adults.
8. What does the underlined word “skyrocketed” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Dramatically declined. B. Slightly improved.
C. Severely weakened. D. Significantly increased.
9. What do we know about the experiment described in paragraph 2
A. All of the bottles contain the identical natural oil.
B. The given oil amount varies from group to group.
C. Each participant is distributed eight oil-filled bottles.
D. No requirement is for participants except age and sex.
10. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the passage
A. To report a study on scent exposure boosting memory.
B. To show a method to predict development of diseases.
C. To reveal the relationship between smell and memory.
D. To draw public attention to memory loss in older adults.
11. What will the follow-up paragraph most probably talk about
A. The approach to enhancing language skills.
B. The reason behind simplifying the technique.
C. The possibility of relieving severe depression.
D. The solution to recovering olfactory capacities.
D
When facing an extremely annoying problem, we often gather a group to brainstorm, aiming to get the best ideas quickly. I love seeing it happen — except for one tiny wrinkle. Group brainstorming usually backfires.
In brainstorming meetings, many good ideas are lost — and few are gained. Extensive evidence shows that when generating ideas together, we fail to maximize collective intelligence. Surprisingly enough, individuals working alone tend to produce more and better ideas compared to brainstorming in groups.
To unearth the hidden potential in teams, instead of brainstorming, a shift to a process called “brainwriting” is more effective. Initially, you ask everyone to generate ideas independently. Next, you pool them and share them anonymously (匿名地) among the group. To preserve independent judgment, each member evaluates them on their own. Only then does the team come together to select and refine the most promising options. By developing and assessing ideas individually before choosing and detailing them, teams can surface and advance possibilities that might not get attention otherwise.
For instance, during the 2010 Chilean mine rescue, time pressing, the rescue team established a global brain writing system to crowd source independent ideas, avoiding time-consuming brainstorming. An entrepreneur offered a tiny plastic telephone that became the sole means of communicating with the miners while a 24-year-old engineer’s suggestion resulted in the creation of a specialized drill that ultimately saved the miners.
Research by organizational behavior scholar Anita Woolley and her colleagues helps to explain why this method works. They find that a key to collective intelligence is balanced participation. In brainstorming meetings, participation can easily become dominated by the most influential people. The brainwriting process ensures that all ideas are brought to the table and all voices are brought into the conversation. The goal isn’t to be the smartest person in the room — it’s to make the room smarter.
Collective intelligence begins with individual creativity, but it doesn’t end there. Individuals working alone produce greater varieties of novel ideas, both brilliant and terrible, than groups. It takes collective judgment to locate the signal within the noise and extract the best ideas.
12. Which of the following best describes “group brainstorming” according to this passage
A. Creative. B. Productive.
C. Inefficient. D. Fundamental.
13. Why is the 2010 rescue mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To illustrate the significance of specific equipment in the rescue.
B. To show the importance of brainstorming in emergency situations.
C. To highlight the role of influential people in collective intelligence.
D. To demonstrate the effectiveness of brainwriting in generating ideas.
14. What is mainly discussed in paragraph 5
A. The importance of collective intelligence.
B. The goal of becoming the smartest person.
C The power of equal involvement in brainwriting.
D. The influence of powerful individuals in decision-making.
15. What is the function of collective judgment in collective intelligence
A. Identifying the top ideas. B. Finding more good solutions.
C. Replacing individual creativity. D. Encouraging group brainstorming.
2024届江西省新余市高三下学期二模考试英语试题
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
Some buildings can leave you wondering how on earth they were built. Jaw-dropping Architecture is not new. We're still amazed that the Great Pyramid in Egypt was built 4, 500 years ago! Read on for more recent examples of innovative 4 buildings constructed using technology. developed in the last century.
Krzywy Domek (Crooked House) Sopot, Poland COMPLETED: 2004
SIZE: About three-fourths the size of a football field
With its warped 13 walls, curved stained glass, and roof that looks like green dragon scales, Crooked House is popular with photographers. Staring at it for too long might make you dizzy! Inside though is a typical mall and office building. People can shop in the stores, eat in the restaurants and get their haircut in a salon. A favorite feature is the Wall of Fame with signatures from Polish celebrities. It's modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Cube Houses Rotterdam, Netherlands
COMPLETED: 1984
SIZE: About one-fourth the size of a basketball court
The 38 Cube Houses are a popular attraction, but they are also real houses that people live in! The cubes have concrete foundations and floors with a wood-frame living space on top. Cement panels and zinc panels add visual appeal. The furniture is tailor-made to fit the odd angles where the walls meet.
Bubble Palace Cannes, France
COMPLETED: 1989
SIZE: Almost three times the size of a basketball court
This house may look like a space colony but it's really a 10-bedroom palace. Made of cave-like bubbles forming a labyrinth (迷宫), it also has ponds waterfalls swimming pools， an outdoor theater that seats 500 people, and views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Wonderworks Pigeon Forge, Tenessee
COMPLETED: 2006(Other locations followed.) SIZE: About nine-tenths the size of a football field
Looking at the cracks in this Building, you might think, Is it about to crumble And how do they get palm trees and grass to grow upside down But it's all an illusion. This indoor amusement park is actually pretty normal. The upside-down features are just for show. Inside are more than 100 hands-on science exhibits and activities, including a laser-tag zone, a hurricane-force wind tunnel, a zero-gravity astronaut-training ride, and a three-story ropes course.
21. Which building has the smallest size
A. Wonderworks B. Cube Houses C. Bubble Palace D. Krzywy Domek
22. What can visitors appreciate in Wonderworks
A. The Wall of Fame with signatures from Polish celebrities
B. The tailor-made furniture to fit the strange angles
C. An illusion of palm trees and grass growing upsidedown
D. A labyrinth formed by cave-like bubbles
23. Where could the passage come from
A. A textbook B. A tour brochure C. A magzine D. A report
B
A video of a young boy waving to ask his dad for one extra hug before he drives off to work is capturing the hearts of social media users online.
Tyler Lobdell shared a 31-second clip on his TikTok page, which now has over 1. 5 million views. Lobdell, a father of two, told Good Morning America he had the idea to check his doorbell camera recently when he came across the special moment and couldn't resist watching it over and over.
“I watched it 150 times before I posted it because it's making me emotional watching it and I just wanted people to feel what I felt,” Lobdell said of his motivation to share the video of him and his son Isaiah.
Lobdell said even though he often showers his sons, Hudson and Isaiah, with hugs and kisses, the boys, who are now 6 and 8, still like to stop him before he leaves for work and occasionally request one more hug from him.
“They'll catch me in the garage or come out, like Isaiah did that morning, and they'll stop me for an extra hug,” Lobdell, an ironworker in Constantia, New York, explained. “They just do it randomly from time to time and I just love that they do that.”
“I always try to make sure that I'm, reciprocating that love that they're trying to show me,” he continued. “It's a rough world out there and I don't ever want my kids to ever feel that they can't show me love or feel in any way that they're not totally and completely loved by their parents.” Lobdell said he encourages other parents to “be as present as possible” with their kids and take the opportunity to spend time with them because "time flies by so fast". As for his young sons, Lobdell added that he wants them to know that no matter what they do, he'll always support them -and he'll always be proud of them.
24. What attracts people's attention about the video
A. Lobdell's care for his son. B. Isaiah's love for his father.
C. LobdeIl's parenting skills D. Isaiah's funny activities
25. Why did Tyler Lobdell post the video
A. To express his gratitude. B. To attract some followers
C. To make his son feel proud. D. To share his personal feelings.
26. What does the underlined word “reciprocating” in Paragraph 6 mean
A. making out B. taking over C. giving back D. setting down
27. What was Tyler Lobdell's final advice to other parents
A. Be strict with their children. B. Keep their children company.
C. Show respect to their children. D. Praise and motivate their children.
C
When it comes to popular symbols of marriage, one can not look past the wedding ring. The wedding ring serves as a perfect symbol of everlasting love-a ring is a circle and thus has no beginning or end, representing the never-ending union of marriage. Wedding rings have long and rich histories.
Evidence suggests that wedding rings were used in ancient Egypt around 6000 years ago. However, unlike the metals and gemstones used today, they were crafted from materials such as reeds, leather or bone. In the centuries that followed, the wedding ring tradition was picked up in the West, where it spread first in ancient Rome and Greece, subsequently throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and eventually to Eastern culture. Throughout history, the circular shape of the ring has endured, and so has the tradition of wearing it on the fourth finger of the left hand. The latter practice stemmed from an ancient belief that a vein ran directly from this finger to the heart. Although this belief has since been proved false, the custom has persisted.
Regarding customs surrounding wedding rings, there was a time when only the bride wore a wedding ring. It wasn't until the early 20th century that the practice of grooms wearing rings gained popularity. This change was influenced by soldiers going off to war, who wore rings as reminders of their loved ones waiting for them at home. Today, the exchange of wedding rings remains an integral part of the wedding ceremony, symbolizing the commitment and love shared between two individuals embarking on a life together.
Wedding rings hold a symbolic significance that binds the two members of a married couple. In an ever-changing world, the wedding ring stands as an ancient tradition that is likely to continue for generations to come, reflecting the timeless and eternal love celebrated through marriage.
28. What is the main reason wedding rings are considered symbols of marriage
A. They are made of precious materials. B. They have profound histories.
C. They are worn on left hands. D. They have circular shapes.
29. According to the passage, what is an example of a common myth instead of a fact
A. Women were wearing wedding rings long before men were.
B. One finger on the left hand contains a vein leading to the heart.
C. Both ancient Romans and Egyptians wore the ring on the same finger.
D. The wedding ring tradition began in Egypt thousands of years ago.
30. Which of the following aspects of a wedding ring is NOT discussed in the passage
A. How the tradition of it spread around the World.
B. What couples do with their wedding rings.
C. How to choose suitable wedding rings.
D. Materials used to make early rings.
31. How does the author feel about the tradition of wedding rings
A. It will most likely last forever. B. It has already fallen out of date.
C. It should be taken more seriously. D. It holds no significance in modern society.
D
Driverless taxicabs, almost certainly coming to a city near you, have freaked out passengers in San Francisco, Phoenix and Austin over the past year. Some documented their experiences on TikTok, like “startled by the empty front seats during a ride to a coffee shop” or “we're making a left turn without using a left hand”.
The nervous laughter of anxious TikTokers reminds historian Victor McFarland of the pedestrians who yelled “Get a horse” to unlucky motorists in the 1910s. But McFarland, who teaches at the University of Missouri, says the innovative beasts known as automobiles were more threatening and unfamiliar to people a century ago than driverless cars are to us now. He says, “The early automobiles were noisy and dangerous. They had no seat belts and ran over pedestrians.
Contemporary over-scheduled families see benefits of driverless taxis. “If I could have a driverless car drive my daughter to every boring play date, that would transform my life, "Mathieu, a history professor, laughs. She says that larger concerns today include numerous laws that can be broken when no one is at the wheel.
A century ago, like now, there were concerns about the future of certain jobs. “A hundred-plus years ago, we were worried about teamsters being out of work,” Mathieu says. Teamsters then drove teams of horses Union members today include truckers, who might soon compete with driverless vehicles in their own dedicated lanes.
"You can't have congestion-free driving just because you constantly build roads," Peter Norton says, another history professor. Now, he says, is an excellent time to learn from what has not Worked in the past. "It doesn't automatically get safe just because you have state-of the-art tech."
Historians say we need to stay behind the wheel when it comes to driverless cars.
32. What does the underlined word “startled” mean in Paragraph 1
A. delighted B. satisfied C. embarrassed D. astonished
33. What can we infer from the second paragraph
A. Cars were frightening to people at first. B. Cars were once considered as horses.
C. Cars were driven by horses 100 years ago. D. Cars were getting familiar with people.
34. What do historians really mean by saying "we need to stay behind the wheel when it comes to driverless cars.”
A. Putting humans physically behind the wheel.
B. Exploring new technology further.
C. Building more roads to avoid congestion.
D. Getting on top of concerns over driverless.
35. What is the best title of the text
A. Driverless Cars: Bridging the Past and Present
B. Driverless Cars: Pioneering a New Era
C. Driverless Cars: What History Teaches Us
D. Driverless Cars: How Innovations Shape the World
2024届江西省南昌市高三下学期二模英语试卷
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
These picks contain 4 special editions of classic books:
Farewell to Manzanar
By Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston （Clarion Books）
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston lived with her family at Manzanar, a camp where the US imprisoned Japanese American during the World War II. This is the 50* anniversary edition of her incredible memoir. Ages 8 and up
I Shook Up the World
By Maryum"May May"Ali, illustrated by Patrick Henry Johnson（Beyond Words）
This is the 20th anniversary edition of a book about boxer Muhammad Ali （1942-2016）, written by his daughter. It is divided into "rounds" about his life, including when he won an Olympic gold medals. It also describes his role in the civil rights movement. Ages 6-10
The Tale of Despereaux
By Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering （Candlewick）
The Newbery Award-winning fantasy book contains a new short story by author Kate DiCamillo in the 20th anniversary edition. The story, "The Tapestry at Norendy", is about a girl who discovers magic by listening to a tale about a mouse. Ages7-10
Warriors: The Ultimate Guide
By Erin Hunter（Haper Collins）
This colorful guide has been updated to mark the 20th anniversary of the Warriors series, and it includes profiles of 85 of the most outstanding warrior cats. With new art, detailed map, and introductions to each of the clan （宗族） ， the book makes you personally on the scene in the Warrior World. Ages 8 and up
21. Which book tells the stories of an Olympic golden medalist
A. Farewell to Manzanar B. I Shook Up the World.
C. The Tale of Despereaux D. Warriors: The Ultimate Guide
22. What is special about "Warriors: The Ultimate Guide"
A. Magical elements. B. Inspiring stories.
C. Historical significance. D. Various artistic forms.
23. What do the four books have in common
A. They are intended for children. B. They win different awards.
C. They mark significant anniversaries. D. They are related to animals.
B
We decided not to tell the kids. Marla knew that once our three daughters understood that their mother had been given 1, 000 days to live and they'd start counting.
They would not be able to enjoy school, friends, their teams, or birthday parties. They'd be watching too closely how she looked, moved, acted, ate, or didn't. Marla wanted her daughters to stay children: unburdened, confident that tomorrow would look like yesterday.
In 2009, Marla's physician called to tell her that she had early-stage breast cancer. She was also BRCA-positive, meaning that she carried the gene for the disease, a troublesome marker. After several medical operations, she needed eight rounds of chemotherapy （化疗） to clear the cancer found in her lymph nodes.
Our kids were 8, 9, and 11 at the time, and though they understood then that she was undergoing treatment, we never told them the news. We soon learned from Memorial Sloan Kettering's head of breast- cancer oncology: Marla had a triple-negative cancer cell, the most severe of them all. It is commonly referred to as "the breast-cancer death sentence". This specialist outspokenly told her: "Go live your next 1, 000 days in the best way you know how.
Despite the sickness of chemotherapy, she went on running long distances, for her own mental fit- ness, and more importantly, so her kids would see her strong. I knew these miles were a wonder. Marla earned and survived a little more than 3, 500 days instead of 1, 000 since her initial diagnosis. In her lifetime, she celebrated 25 anniversaries, 57 children's birthdays, three college acceptances, and two high-school graduations. But the next numbers make me numb: Zero college graduations. Zero weddings. Zero grandchildren.
Marla said to me at the hospital, "No glory days for us. We almost had the kids out of the house, and now you're alone. I'm so sorry. "I replied. "Sorry about what You made life worth living. When you kissed me. I melted. I admired your pureness, your power. You outran science. Thank you for taking me on your magic carpet. Rest easy, my one and only girlfriend. "
24. If the children were told about Marla's illness, they would ______.
A. remain innocent B. study harder
C. hang out with friends D. live with burden
25. How did Marla face her illness
A. She continued sports activities. B. She accepted it angrily.
C. She avoided social life. D. She refused medical treatment.
26. What do the numbers show in paragraph 5
A. Their precious memories. B. Seriousness of her illness.
C. A mixed feeling of joy and regret. D. Importance of family celebrations.
27. What does Marla's story tell us
A. Life is not all roses. B. Live life to the fullest.
C. Love overcomes thing. D. Happiness takes no account of time.
C
The open-air bookstalls （书摊） that line the River Seine are as symbolic of Paris as the Louvre or the Arc de Triomphe. But most of the boxy, dark green stalls must be temporarily removed before the 2024 Summer Olympics for what officials say are security reasons.
Organizers in Paris are aiming to bring back magnificence to the Games, which begin on July 26. The opening ceremony will take place not in a stadium, but along the Seine, with thousands of Olympic athletes riding on a flotilla （船队） of 160 boats before hundreds of thousands of visitors on the river's banks. The ceremony's unusual format poses security headaches, for both the International Olympic committee and the Paris police, who said they had concerns that bombs could be hidden in the stalls.
The booksellers, known as "les bouquinistes", have said they will not compromise, calling the order issued by the Paris police chief last week an affront to the French capital's history and soul. "Paris without the bouquinistes is like Venice without the boats, " said Jean-Pierre Mathias, 76, who has had a stall along the Seine for about four decades.
Open every day from morning until dusk, the bouquinistes are both a scene along the riverside and a symbol of Paris's literary culture, attracting curious tourists and locals looking for rare books. The tradition dates back to at least the 17th century and by the 19th century, Napoleon gave approval to the bookstalls, popular with intellectuals and writers, and they became permanent.
The city's mayor （市长）， Anne Hidalgo, initially highlighted the booksellers' importance to the city and suggested an alternative plan that would keep the stalls in place once the police confirmed they were not a security threat. But that plan was no longer under consideration because the police declared it necessary to remove the stalls for safety, a spokeswoman for Ms. Hidalgo said on Tuesday.
28. The bookstalls must be removed before the Olympics due to _______.
A. traffic crowdedness B. audience attention
C. potential danger D. ceremony chaos
29. What does the underlined word "afront" in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Doubt. B. Shame. C. Claim. D. Appeal.
30. What is the mayor's attitude towards the removal
A. Objective. B. Indifferent. C. Approving. D. Opposed.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Paris bookstalls, a symbol of French culture
B. Paris bookstalls, a welcomed tourist attraction
C. Paris bookstalls gaining support from citizens
D. Paris bookstalls facing the relocation order
D
Picture the scene: you are sitting at a cafe on a hot summer’s day and decide to order a glass of lemonade. It arrives ice cold and you smile in contentment until the waiter asks if you want a straw. Now you have to choose to either take a straw or not. Actually, the decision is not an easy one.
A study by a European research group showed there are significant health and environmental risks associated with the paper-based and bamboo-based straws that have replaced plastic straws.
The recent ban on plastic straws saw the introduction of the modern paper straw. It was hoped by officials that it would address the environmental issues of single-use plastic. However, scientists observing the performance of the new paper straws found themselves puzzled by their ability of never getting soggy （浸湿的）. They wondered what might be allowing paper straws to perform so well.
The first study to investigate this was performed by Alina Timshina and co-workers in 2021. It showed that paper and plant-based straws contain significant PFAS （含氟表面活性剂）. These are fluorine-based chemicals that have remarkable properties in resisting water, oil and pretty much anything. And almost nothing degrades or reacts with PFAS which means they persist in the environment and will do so for thousands of years.
They also make it into the human body by migrating from packaging into our food and drink. Once PFAS are in our blood they are associated with a number of health effects such as liver and kidney disease. There is also evidence that PFAS may lead to increased risk of high blood pressure in pregnant women.
PFAS have also been found in plastic straws but at lower levels. The only material determined to be free of PFAS was stainless steel, which are currently not widely used, so you risk the embarrassment of sounding like a very demanding customer when asking for one. But then again, maybe we should all be more demanding when it comes to preserving the environment and human health.
32. Why does the writer mention the scene in paragraph 1
A. To show the politeness of waiters. B. To reflect the necessity of drinks.
C. To highlight the importance of straws. D. To lead to the following findings.
33. What can be inferred about PFAS from the passage
A. They are life-threatening.
B. They are chemically stable.
C. They allow paper straws to resist water only.
D. They are less in paper straws than plastic.
34. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph
A. Insisting on using steel straws. B. Imposing a ban on paper straws.
C. Putting steel straws into mass production. D. Promoting the use of plastic straws.
35. What is the text mainly about
A. The availability of stain straws. B. The inefficient ban on plastic straws.
C. The negative effects of paper straws. D. The characteristics of different straw
江西景德镇市2024届高三质量检测（二模）英语试题答案
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项
A
Sometimes it takes a work of art to give the inspiration for advances in science.For example,Elon Musk's dream of humans living on other planets was first inspired by Isaac Asimov's Foundation book series.Let's explore some of the technologies from science fiction that have been brought to life.
※Remote control
Frank Herbert's 1965 novel Dune features a small flying robot device that is piloted remotely,one of the earliest appearances of drones(无人机)in science fiction.With the first permit for commereial drone use in the US given in 2006,drones became a reality,and can now be found taking on multiple roles.They provide new angles for photography,help farmers maintain their crops and are used in the military.Jeff Bezos has even supported the use of drones to deliver packages for his company Amazon,unveiling(公开)a delivery drone back in 2019.
※From thin air
Television show Star Trek,first appearing on screens in 1966,inspired science.One of the most unexpected examples may be the 3D printer.In 2019,researcher at the University of California,Berkeley,US,developed a 3D printer that shapes objects using rays(光线)of light.
They have named the printer the "replicator",the same name as the device in the program to show their inspiration.The device uses light to alter the density( 密 度 ) of resin(树 脂),changing the material from a liquid to a solid in order to shape the desired object.
※Starting the heart
One of the first sci-fi novels,Frankenstein by Mary Shelley has had a huge impact on science.Earl Bakken,the inventor of the pacemaker(起搏器),a device placed into the chest that helps the heart to pump blood using small electrical impulses(脉冲),was inspired by the 1931 movie adaptation of the book.“What intrigued me the most.…was the creative spark of Dr Frankenstein's electricity,"Bakken told the Atlantic.
21.Why does Jeff Bezos want to use drones
A.To transport packages. B.To guard military sites.
C.To seed and water crops. D.To snap breathtaking pictures.
22.What do we know about the 3D printer
A.It came into use in 1966.
B.It is used to print anything.
C.It can change the density of a desired object.
D.It has been named after a device in Star Trek.
23.What is the common feature of the technologies mentioned in the article
A They are all based on electricity.
B They are all invented by famous CEOs.
C They are all brought to life from science fiction.
D They are all used for commercial and medical purposes.
B
For rescued dogs to get adopted,they need to stand out from the pack.One teenage boy, Darius Brown,has made it his mission to make sure they do —and he does it by providing these dogs with many adorable bow ties (领结)that he sews himself.
Darius Brown's sister,Dazhai,taught him to sew when he was 8.The youngster's first project,a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-themed bow tie,proved popular with his peers.
According to his mom,Joy,her son's new passion was something of a godsend.Diagnosed at an early age with speech and fine-motor skill disorders,she noticed Darius's abilities steadily improve as he painstakingly pursued his new craft."He was so determined.He sat and watched Dazhai for months and took it all in,"Joy told The Washington Post."He started out cutting fabric and pretty soon,he was running the sewing machine by himself."
When Darius learned about all the family pets left homeless by Hurricane Irma in 2017,he was inspired to use his emerging talent in helping them get adopted.He soon delivered his first batch of 25 rescue bow ties to New York City's ASPCA animal shelter,which had become a refuge (避难所)for large numbers of dogs and cats displaced by Irma.
"I saw how happy the people at the shelter were to get the bow ties and how much the dogs liked them,and I decided to make more,"he said."I came up with a goal to give bow ties to an animal shelter in every state."
With a little help from his mom,Darius brought his Beaux and Paws brand to life on Facebook and Instagram.The Browns also set up a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for Darius's sewing supplies.As demand for his "collarful"wares grew,Darius also broadened his operations by starting up his own entrepreneurial website,Sir Darius Brown.
24.How did Darius Brown's sister help him learn to sew bow ties
A.By teaching him in person. B.By asking others to teach him.
C.By gifting him a sewing book. D.By buying him a sewing machine.
25.Why did Darius Brown make bow ties for the animal shelter
A.To earn money.
B.To realize his dream.
C.To help homeless animals get adopted.
D.To become a famous fashion designer.
26.Which of the following is true according to the passage
A Darius had a talent for learning languages.
B Darius'mother assisted him in establishing his brand.
C.A GoFundMe campaign was set up to help the homeless dogs.
D.The Browns built ASPCA animal shelters as a refuge for dogs and cats. 27.What would be the best title of this text
A.Animals Compete to Find an Owner.
B.A Boy Brings New Lives to Homeless Dogs.
C.A Family Adopts Animals with Disabilities.
D.Pets in Disasters Need an Animal Shelter to live.
C
Have you ever had the feeling that you can't think when there is too much noise around Did you ever think a fish could experience that feeling too A recent paper published in Science titled "Soundscape ( 声 景 ) of the Anthropocene Oceans",combined over 10,000 scientific papers,confirming that undersea life knows that exact same feeling,more often than not. Anthropogenic (人为的)ocean noise,also known as underwater noise pollution,has created a
dramatic impact on marine life due to "human-caused"activity within and neighboring our
oceans.
Disney Pixar's animated film Finding Nemo educated us about the ocean,and specifically within the ordinary world of a clown fish.A fact many may not know is that clown fish spend the first part of their lives as larvae,drifting with the current of the ocean until they become strong enough to swim against it.Once they are powerful and strong,they head home in sheltered coral reefs.There is only one drawback —the fish can't physically see the reef,but they can hear it.The only problem is,if they can't hear it,will they ever make it home
Our anthropogenic ocean noise,such as cargo ships,ship and boat propellers,surfing,
deep sea mining,etc.are causing destruction of marine life.According to Time,sound is the sensory signal that travels the farthest through the ocean.Anthropogenic noise drowns out the natural soundscapes,putting marine life under immense stress.Altogether,this stress then affects their general health,disrupts their behavior,physiology,reproduction and,in extreme cases,causes death.Marine life can adapt to noise pollution,however,only if they can escape it. This only renders further complications of straying (使偏离) species from their traditional breeding regions or separating them from their families.
Now,what if we told you there is already a solution Multiple remedies,ideas and designs are currently in the works or already exist to eliminate and reverse the damage of anthropogenic ocean noise.As Time explains,from wind-powered ships to noise-reducing propellers,floating wind turbines and "bubble curtains"that muffle construction noise,the solutions are already available and in some cases,cost-effective.The authors of the paper hope it will catch the attention of policymakers,who historically speaking,have ignored the matter still to this day.
Of all the challenges ocean creatures are battling,luckily sound pollution is the easiest compromise humans can make.Once the noise has decreased,marine life will be able to better manage everything else it is up against.
28.How does anthropogenic ocean noise affect clown fish
A.It improves their reproduction rates.
B.It promotes their better development.
C.It hinders them from finding their home.
D.It causes them to give up their migration in the ocean.
29.What does the underlined word "renders"probably mean in paragraph 3
A.leads to B.decides on. C.holds back D.results from
30.Which of the following solutions is already available according to paragraph 4
A.The application of relevant laws B.The use of noise control technology.
C.The restriction of human activities. D The attention of local policymakers.
31.What is the text mainly about
A.The beauty of marine ecosystems
B.The urgent need for ocean conservation
C.The impact of climate change on ocean noise
D.The harmful effects of human-generated ocean noise
D
Intelligence (AID)is showing promise in earthquake prediction,challenging the long-held belief that it is impossible.Researchers at the University of Texas,Austin,have developed an AI algorithm (算法) that correctly predicted 70%of earthquakes a week in advance during a trial in China and provided accurate strength calculations for the predicted earthquakes.
The research team believes their method succeeded because they stuck with a relatively simple machine learning approach.The AI was provided with a set of statistical features based on the team's knowledge of earthquake physics,and then instructed to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings.Once trained,the AI provided its prediction by listening for signs of incoming earthquakes within the background rumblings (隆隆声)in the Earth.
This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction."You don't see earthquakes coming,"explains Alexandros Savvaidis,a senior research scientist who leads the Texas Seismological Network Program(TexNet)."It's a matter of milliseconds,and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are.Even with the 70%accuracy,that's a huge result and could help minimize economic and human losses and has the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide."
While it is unknown whether the same approach will work at other locations,the researchers are confident that their AI algorithm could produce more accurate predictions if used in areas with reliable earthquake tracking networks.The next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas,since UT's Bureau TexNet has 300 earthquake stations and over six years worth of continuous records,making it an ideal location for these purposes.
Eventually,the authors hope to combine the system with physics-based models.This strategy could prove especially important where data is poor or lacking."That may be a long way off,but many advances such as this one,taken together,are what moves science forward," concludes Scott Tinker,the bureau's director.
32.What can be concluded from the passage
A.AI can predict the earthquake entirely accurately.
B The researchers have used a complex machine learning approach.
C AI forecast earthquakes by analyzing background sounds in the Earth.
D The researchers have combined statistical features with physics-based models. 33.What does the follow-up research focus on
A.Applying the AI to other fields. . B Conducting tests in different locations C.Building more earthquake stations in Texas.
D.Enlarging the database to train the calculation accuracy.
34.Which of the following best describe the earthquake-predicting technology
A.reliable but outdated. B.Effective but expensive.
C.Potential and cost-effective. D.groundbreaking and promising.
35.What is the author's purpose in writing this article
A.To discuss the limitations of the AI algorithm.
B.To highlight the challenges of earthquake prediction.
C.To promote the University of Texas's research program.
D.To inform the advancements in AI-driven earthquake forecasting.
答案
2024届江西省萍乡市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍与职场中三种不同性格的人打交道的方法。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Lemon: intense and concentrated部分中“They love detail and are awesome at spotting gaps in a plan.(他们喜欢细节，善于发现计划中的漏洞)”可知，与柠檬型性格的人相处的恰当方法是给他们提供更多的细节。故选D。
2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Banana: sweet and soft部分中“Banana types enjoy harmony in the workplace and shy away from conflict.(香蕉型的人喜欢工作场所的和谐，回避冲突)”可知，香蕉型性格的人回避冲突，即他们认为冲突是不受欢迎的。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“In the workplace, we have to deal with different people, and the best way to do that is to find empathy to better understand them. Here are three fruit personalities and how best to deal with them.(在工作场所，我们必须与不同的人打交道，最好的方法就是找到同理心，更好地理解他们。以下三种性格，以及如何最好地处理它们)”推知，文章是写给职场人士的，即雇员。故选C。
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了一次作者看到一个盲人买票到塔上去参观，他很好奇于是就跟上去，后来得知原来盲人是来塔上感受光影变化的，盲人也能感受到世界的美好。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段“On reaching the door, he touched it and sharply turned inside. In a moment, he disappeared up the staircase. I stood still, looking at the little sign that said ‘To the Tower… ’ I felt obliged to follow.(一到门口，他就碰了碰门，猛地转了个身。过了一会儿，他消失在楼梯上。我站着不动，看着写着“去塔楼……”的小牌子，我觉得有必要跟着走。)”以及后文推测可知，作者跟随盲人是为了及时为他提供帮助。故选A项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段“He didn’t answer, looking at me vacantly.(他没有回答，茫然地看着我。)”以及第四段“He still looked down at a crossword puzzle he had begun. I turned toward the staircase.(他仍然低头看他开始玩的填字游戏。我转向楼梯。)”可知，服务人员对来访者漠不关心。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题，由文章倒数第三段“He smiled. ‘Coming up the stairs, one can feel the change-the cool staircase suddenly becomes quite warm, —and how up here behind the wall there is shade, but as soon as one goes opposite a narrow window one finds the sun. In all of Siena there is no place so good as here.’(他笑了。“走上楼梯，你可以感觉到变化——凉爽的楼梯突然变得相当温暖，墙后有树荫，但只要你走到一扇狭窄的窗户对面，就会发现阳光。在整个锡耶纳，没有比这里更好的地方了。”)”以及倒数第二段“Light, shade, light, shade,(光，阴影，光，阴影，)”可知，明暗之间的鲜明对比促使盲人爬上了那座塔。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。由文章倒数第二段“He moved into the sunlight. Then he stepped into the shade. ‘Light, shade, light, shade,’ he said, and seemed as pleased as a child who, in a game of hopscotch, jumps from square to square.(他走向阳光。然后他走到阴凉处。“光，阴影，光，阴影”他说，似乎很高兴，就像一个孩子在跳房子游戏中从一个广场跳到另一个广场一样。)”以及上下文可知，文章主要讲述了一次作者看到一个盲人买票到塔上去参观，他很好奇于是就跟上去，后来得知原来盲人是来塔上感受光影变化的，盲人也能感受到世界的美好，从而表达每个人都能欣赏生活中的美。故选C项。
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了好奇心的难以定义以及好奇心对人类发展的影响。
【8题详解】
句意猜测题。根据第一段“Do scientists even have a definition for this inborn drive (科学家们对这种天生的驱动力有定义吗)”以及划线句后文“Curiosity covers such large set of bebaviors that there probably isn’t any single “curiosity gene” that makes humans wonder about and explore their environment.(好奇心涵盖了如此广泛的行为，以至于可能没有任何单一的“好奇心基因”使人类好奇和探索他们的环境)”可知，好奇心涵盖了广泛的行为，很难定义。故划线句意思是“好奇心很难定义”。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Genes and the environment interact in many complex ways to shape individuals and guide their behavior, including their curiosity.(基因和环境以许多复杂的方式相互作用，塑造个体并指导他们的行为，包括他们的好奇心)”可知，关于好奇心的本质，心理学家的共识是基因和环境共同作用于好奇心。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“For instance, many babies are perfectly proficient crawlers, but they decide to try walking because there’s more to see and do when they stand upright. But this milestone comes at a small cost.(例如，许多婴儿是非常熟练的爬行者，但他们决定尝试走路，因为当他们站直时，有更多的东西可以看和做。但这一里程碑的代价很小)”可知，喜欢新鲜事物促成了婴儿的成长里程碑。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Sometimes, however, testing out a new idea can lead to disaster. For instance, the Inuit people of the Arctic regions have created incredible modes to deal with the challenges of living in northern r climates, but what we forget about are the tens of thousands of people that tried and failed to make it in those challenging landscapes.(然而，有时候，测试一个新想法可能会导致灾难。例如，北极地区的因纽特人创造了令人难以置信的模式来应对生活在北方气候下的挑战，但我们忘记了成千上万的人在那些充满挑战的景观中尝试并失败了)”可知，作者在最后一段提到因纽特人是为了表明好奇心可能要付出很高的代价。故选B。
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了什么是防御性悲观主义（DP）以及防御性悲观主义给人们带来的影响。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Let’s face it: Telling an anxious mind not to worry is as useless as trying not to get wet in a rainstorm by thinking sunny thoughts; better to take shelter.(让我们面对现实吧：告诉一颗焦虑的心不要担心，就像在暴风雨中试图用阳光来避免被淋湿一样没有用；最好找个地方躲起来)”可知，在潮湿的天气里，防御性悲观主义者会打开一把伞。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Many people have used this technique in their daily lives without giving it a name. COVID-19 gave us all a chance to practice DP as we look precautions to decrease our chances of becoming infected.(许多人在日常生活中使用这种方法，却没有给它起个名字。COVID-19为我们所有人提供了实践DP的机会，因为我们采取预防措施以减少感染的机会)”可知，第2段中的“COVID-19”示例用于澄清一个概念。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Applied too often, life can become a series of setbacks, only taking discomfort in the fact that one’s prediction of the worst case came true.(如果过于频繁，生活就会变成一连串的挫折，只会因为自己对最坏情况的预测成真而感到不安)”可推知，防御性悲观主义者可能相信不要把所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“There is a benefit in acknowledging the fact that our brains are born with a negativity preference that serves to protect us from potential harm. We would not have lasted very long as a species if our ancestors had kept optimistic in the face of a charging tiger rather than thinking the worst and allowing the natural response of fight-or-flight to kick in.(承认我们的大脑天生具有消极偏好这一事实是有好处的，它可以保护我们免受潜在的伤害。如果我们的祖先在面对猛虎时保持乐观，而不是往最坏的方面想，让“战或逃”的自然反应发挥作用，那么我们作为一个物种就不会存活太久)”结合文章主要解释了什么是防御性悲观主义（DP）以及防御性悲观主义给人们带来的影响。可知，A选项“为悲观主义辩护”最符合文章标题。故选A。
2024届江西省九江市高三下学期二模英语试题
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇应用文，介绍了芝加哥大学人文学科的艺术硕士课程（MAPH）的一些信息。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The Master of Arts Program in the Humanities(MAPH)at the University of Chicago is designed to allow you the freedom to either focus on one academic discipline or explore interdisciplinary interests that may not fit well within a traditional MA program.(芝加哥大学的人文艺术硕士课程(MAPH)旨在让你自由地专注于一门学科，或者探索传统硕士课程中可能不太适合的跨学科兴趣)”可知，MAPH课程的亮点是，它具有一定的学习灵活性。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章The Value of This MA Program中关键句“Master’s degrees, obtained after finishing MA programs, have become increasingly common for admission to PhD programs and it is not unusual for an MA degree to serve as a requirement for entry into many professional fields.(完成硕士课程后获得的硕士学位在攻读博士课程中变得越来越普遍，硕士学位作为进入许多专业领域的要求并不罕见)”可知，获得MAPH的潜在用处是可以用来申请博士课程。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Academic Support中关键句“All MAPH students take a required fall quarter course taught by the MAPH Director.(所有MAPH学生都参加由MAPH院长教授的必修秋季课程)”可知，对于所有的MAPH学生来说，他们会接受由MAPH院长教授的课程。故选A。
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了摄影师Chris Jordan因为拍摄到了一只死去的信天翁幼鸟的惊人照片，而引发了人们对此的关注。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“When photographer Chris Jordan first stepped onto Midway Atoll (中途岛) in 2009 to document “overwhelming” levels of ocean waste, little did he know that his striking image of a dead albatross (信天翁) chick would go viral and change the world’s response to the plastics crisis.( 2009年，当摄影师克里斯·乔丹第一次踏上中途岛环礁，记录“压倒性”的海洋垃圾水平时，他一点也不知道，他拍摄到的一只死去的信天翁幼鸟的惊人照片会在网上疯传，并改变世界对塑料危机的反应)”可知，最初是记录环境悲剧驱使乔丹来到中途岛。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“After hearing about an island covered in thousands of dead birds with stomachs full of everyday plastic items, he was determined to “find a unique way to photograph these birds indicating the severity of this environmental tragedy”. (在听说一个岛上有成千上万只死鸟，它们的胃里装满了日常塑料制品后，他决心“找到一种独特的方式来拍摄这些鸟，表明这场环境悲剧的严重性”)”以及最后一段“Every time I was with birds as they were dying, tears just poured. The grief was incredibly intense.(每次我和小鸟在一起，看着它们死去，眼泪就会不停地流。悲伤是难以置信的强烈)”可知，克里斯·乔丹富有创造力和同情心。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“But for solutions, I believe the heart of this crisis lies in society’s disconnection between actions and their impacts on the environment and that a re-connection with nature and a raw appreciation for the world around us is what really drives positive change.(但就解决方案而言，我认为这场危机的核心在于社会行为与其对环境的影响之间的脱节，而与自然的重新联系以及对我们周围世界的原始欣赏才是真正推动积极变化的因素)”可知，约旦认为解决环境危机的关键是重建人与自然的联系。故选D。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“After hearing about an island covered in thousands of dead birds with stomachs full of everyday plastic items, he was determined to “find a unique way to photograph these birds indicating the severity of this environmental tragedy”. Though he never expected his images would go viral, his photos soon began appearing in magazines and newspapers all over the world.(在听说一个岛上有成千上万只死鸟，它们的胃里装满了日常塑料制品后，他决心“找到一种独特的方式来拍摄这些鸟，

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