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树德中学高 2022 级高三上学期 11 月半期测试英语试题 C. Advance the departure date.
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听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
考试时间：120 分钟 满分 150 分
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10. Who might the woman be?
命题人：梁晋 审题人：刘 婷 肖洪林
A. A hostess. B. Ac director. C. An actress.
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11. What does the woman think of the award-winning film?
第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分) .
A. It is her personal favorite.
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出
B. It is worthy of theu award.
最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每 C. It is terribly disappointing.
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段对话仅读一遍。 12. What is the man going to do next?
1. Who is the man probably talking to? A. Call a smeeting. B. Watch a video. C. Have a job interview.
A. A shop assistant. B. His wife. C. His co-worker. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
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2. What are the speakers mainly discussing? 13. What is the man?
A. The woman’s photo. B. A scenic spot. C. A TV drama. .A. A fresh graduate. B. A software engineer. C. A computer repairman.
3. What does the man mean? 14. What does the example of the man’s group project prove?
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A. Commercials are of no use. A. He is a good team player.
B. Local specialties should be exported. w B. He pays attention to detail.
C. E-commerce is a double-edged sword. C. He has great leadership skills.
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4. What will the man do next? 15. How does the woman describe the man?
A. Close a window. B. Catch a mouse. C. Leave the room. A. Motivated. B. Creative. C. Industrious.
5. When does the conversation take place? 16. What will the woman most probably talk about next?
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A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday. A. The company culture.
第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分) B. The internal promotion.
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从源题中所给的 A、B、C 三 C. The employment situation.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒
17. How much did disabled travelers spend in the US in 2018?
钟;听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
资 A. About $45.8 billion. B. About $58.7 billion. C. About $81 billion.
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
18. What is the best thing about Singapore in Nilesh Joshi’s opinion?
6. Which year of college are the speakers in?
A. It enables the disabled to live with dignity.
A. The first year. B. The second year. C. The third year.
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7. What did the woman do in public?
C. It offers the disabled accessible public transport.
A. She had a dance. B. She did jumping jacks. C. She performed a song.
19. What do we know about John Morris?
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
高 A. He once lived in Sydney.
8. What does the man expect to do on the 3rd?
B. He buys magazines 3 or 4 times a week.
A. Sign a contract. B. Go on a tour. C. Return to New York.
C. He spoke highly of the hotel rooms in Las Vegas.
9. What does the man finally decide to do?
20. Where is Julie Jones employed?
A. Cancel the reservation.
A. At a hotel. B. In a travel agency. C. In a publishing company.
B. Contact another airline.
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第一节(共 15 小题; 每小题 2.5 分, 满分 37.5 分) To Karanth, everyone in every part of the world is born with a fundamental connection to
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nature. Growing up in Karnataka, she began accompanying her father into the wild at just two
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在
years old. But in her hometownc, kids grew up with a negative perspective on wildlife.
答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Elephants destroyed crops and sometimes people were badly injured or killed. Karanth
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discovered kids wouldn’t appreciate the fact that it’s the best place to witness extraordinary
Missing Pieces Project: Add Your Pieces to the Big Picture
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All over England are places with stories to tell: from buildings to battlefields, some on
In 2017, a conversation with her friend Gabby shifted her mindset towards education.
your doorstep, others just a day trip away. Their stories are still being written, and they won’t 5
Within half a year, Karanth and Gabby had the first version of ―Wild Shaale‖ on their hands. A
be complete until you share your side.
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program designed for students who come into frequent contact with wildlife, Wild Shaale aims
The Missing Pieces Project invites you to share your pictures and stories of the unique,
to develop a genuine understanding of wildlife and wild spaces and move beyond wildlife
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significant and memorable places on the National Heritage List for England. The List is a
tolerance to concepts of conservation and environmental issues. The conservation education
register of all nationally protected historic buildings and sites across England. Your view of a .
program fills a gap in environmental learning.
place is as unique as you are, so every snapshot and story you add is an important piece of the
wWhile it is fortunate that a basic environmental education is supported by local
picture. And the more pieces of the picture we have, the better we can work together to protect
government, Karanth believes the challenge lies in the quality of the curriculum and whether
what makes these places special. Whether you have a connection to a place already or you’re w
it’s delivered effectively and consistently. ―You have to visualize what these schools look like.
discovering it for the first time, your views add important new pieces to the picture.
wThey may not have electricity-forget having computers, internet, iPads, or anything.‖
Images: from phone snaps to scans of old photos and architects’ drawings, from wide
Encouraging the students to find commonalities between themselves and the animals is the
angles to close-ups
first step to changing perceptions and hopefully, behaviors.‖ It comes down to the same things:
Stories: from memories of holidays, school trips and family events to information about
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we need food; we need water; we need space. Then they start to understand why situations of
grand openings and transformations
conflict arise,‖ Karanth says. ―But then how do you convince them not to get angry, not to act
Photos must be ones you took yourself, from public land or rights of way, or with
in a way that leads to harm? That’s something we’re trying to work on. It’s not easy.‖
permission from the landowner. To add an historic image, you mu源st have the rights to it. See
24. What problem might Karanth’s hometown have faced?
the Missing Pieces Project terms and conditions for more information.
A. Human-wildlife conflict. B. Loss of wildlife habitats.
Sign in and make a difference.
C. Overpopulation of elephants. D. Disregard for wildlife balance.
21. What is the purpose of the Missing Pieces Project? 资
25. Why did Karanth launch the program Wild Shaale?
A. To create fine art pieces. B. To preserve historic places.
A. To help students identify animals. B. To fill a gap in local education.
C. To promote a story contest. D. To teach photography skills.
C. To change how students perceive wildlife. D. To publicize wildlife diversity.
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22. How can you contribute to the project?
26. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. By scanning a portrait of a great architect.
A. The support to the plan. B. The barrier to the program.
B. By taking a picture of a newly-built museum.
高 C. The curriculum arrangement. D. The schools’ conditions.
C. By writing a special story of your trip to France.
27.What is Karanth trying to achieve in the program?
D. By sharing memories of a protected English site.
A. A shift in humans’ attitudes and behavior.
23. What is required for a photo taken on a private land?
B. A breakthrough in environmental studies.
A. Quality information. B. Public permission.
C. Appropriate ways to end local conflicts.
C. The owner’s support. D. A right background.
D. Approaches to changing animal behavior.
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C 30. Why is the mineral davemaoite significant?
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An ancient diamond found in Botswana contains a never-before-seen mineral that came A. Because it has a cooling effect.
from deep inside Earth. The mineral — named davemaoite — provides a unique window into B. Because its internal structurce is special.
deep-Earth chemistry. C. Because it contains heat- producing elements.
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Originally dug up in a mine in Orapa, Botswana, the diamond is about 4 millimetres wide D. Because its formation background is extreme.
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and weighs 81 milligrams. A dealer sold it in 1987 to a scientist, but neither the dealer nor the 31. What is the purpose of the text?
scientist had any idea how special it was. The diamond was more recently analysed by Oliver A. To explain t5he uses of a substance.
Tschauner at the University of Nevada. B. To introduce the discovery of a mineral.
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Most diamonds form 120 to 250 kilometres underground. Tschauner and his colleagues C. To stress the role of deep-Earth chemistry.
realised that the Botswanan diamond was from the lower mantle (地幔), which begins 660 D. T k o advocate the protection of radioactive elements.
kilometres below the surface. After examining it using X-rays, they discovered tiny crystals of . D
another mineral trapped inside. The crystals turned out to be a form of calcium silicate that was Consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has increased over the past 20 years. UPFs
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theorised to exist in the lower mantle but had never actually been observed before. They contain few or no whole foods, are industrially produced, are ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat, and
named the new calcium silicate mineral davemaoite in honour of deep-Earth scientist winclude additives (添加剂). The ultra-processing of food reduces its nutritional value. It has
Ho-Kwang ―Dave‖ Mao. been known that higher UPF consumption is associated with overweight and heart disease.
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Normally, davemaoite’s crystal structure would break apart if it was brought up to Earth’s Now, research has been extended to examine its potential consequences for mental health.
surface because of the massive drop in pressure. But because it was trapped inside a diamond, In a new study, over 72,000 participants who were at least 55 years old and didn’t have
it was preserved on its long journey up to the Orapa mine. ―When we broke op网en the diamond, dementia (痴呆) at the start of the study were followed for an average of 10 years, during
the davemaoite stayed intact for about a second, and then we saw it expand under the
which they filled out questionnaires regarding their diet. At the end of the study, 518 people
microscope and basically turn into glass,‖ says Tschauner.
were diagnosed with dementia. After adjusting for other factors that could affect risk of
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The molecules within it take on a particular cubic arrangement known as a perovskite
dementia such as age, gender, and heart disease, researchers found every 10 percent increase in
structure. This structure shows it could only have formed under the extreme conditions
daily intake of UPFs was associated with a 25 percent higher risk of dementia. They also found
experienced in the lower mantle, where the pressure is more than 200,000 times that found at replacing 10 percent of UPFs with unprocessed or minimally processed foods was associated
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Earth’s surface. Davemaoite is thought to make up about 5 per cent of Earth’s lower mantle,
with a 19 percent lower risk of dementia.
and is important because it can also host radioactive elements like uranium, thorium and In another study, researchers found individuals who consumed the most UPFs had
potassium-40 that heat Earth as they decay. 考Without these radioactive elements, the Earth
significant increases in the symptoms of mild depression, ―mentally unhealthy days‖, and
would have cooled by now.
―anxious days‖. Eric Hecht, Founder and Executive Director of the Institute of Etiological
28. What do we know about the mineral davemaoite?
Research, said, ―More than 70 percent of packaged foods in the US are classified as UPFs and
A. It was named in memory of a高 great politician.
represent about 60 percent of all calories consumed by Americans. Considering the degree of
B. It was discovered as soon as the diamond was found. exposure to and effects of UPF consumption, this study has great significance in clinical
C. It had never actually been found before the discovery.
practice and public health. It might help improve future development of dietary guidelines.‖
D. It had been stuck in a diamond 200 kilometres underground. Facing such alarming data, maybe it’s time for Americans to reconsider their food choices.
29. What does the underlined word ―intact‖ in Paragraph 4 mean?
Researchers recommend taxes on UPFs and carrying out policies to reduce the consumption.
2024-11 高三英半 第3页共6页They also support programs and policies to increase the availability and affordability of whole Researchers refer to this as the ―broaden and build‖ theory because positive
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foods, especially among disadvantaged populations. emotions broaden your sense of possibilities and open your mind, which in turn allows you
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32. What do we know about UPFs? to build new skills and resources that can provide value in other areas of your life.
A. They have no nutritional value. 39 Why? Because buildicng skills for future use is irrelevant when there is immediate
B. They are cheap and mass-produced. threat or danger (like the tiger on the path). All of this research boils down to the fact that
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C. They are ready-made and instant foods. positive thinking is so useful for developing valuable skills and appreciating the Big Picture of
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D. They serve as additions to our daily diets. life.
33. What’s Eric Hecht’s attitude toward the new study? But how can 5you get yourself to be positive in your life? 40 You probably know
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Ambiguous. D. Doubtful. what things work well for you. Maybe it’s playing the guitar. Maybe it’s spending time with a
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34. What do researchers suggest doing? certain person.
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A. Collecting higher taxes on UPFs.
A. Negative emotions do the opposite.
B. Decreasing UPFs’ consumption in diet.
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B. However, the skills themselves live on.
C. Focusing on the nutrient content of foods.
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D. Increasing public awareness of whole foods. C. But many of us look at things negatively.
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D. The biggest benefit is an improved ability.
A. Public Health Response to UPFs
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E. That is why the ―broaden and build‖ theory is valuable.
B. Physical Disorders Linked to UPFs
C. Rising Consumption of UPFs in the US F. In this way, positive emotions help to build valuable skills.
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G. Anything arousing feelings of joy, contentment, and love will do the trick.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分 30分)
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第一节(共 15小题; 每小题 1分, 满分 15分)
多余选项。
Ezra suffered liver (肝脏) damage at birth. Ever since, he has been fighting ongoing health
The benefits of positive emotions never stop after a 资few minutes of good feelings go back
challenges and taken a lot of medicine, 41 his recent diagnosis that his liver is 42
to normal. 36 It will serve to build skills and develop resources for use later in life. Let’s
due to end-stage liver disease.
consider a real world example.
But Ezra has been given 43 since joining the transplant list in February. His former
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A child who runs around outside, swinging on branches and playing with friends,
teacher, Carissa Fisher, learned of his condition in March, and without letting Ezra’s family
develops the ability to move athletically (physical skills), the ability to play with others and
know, she applied to become a 44 .
communicate with a team (social skills), and the ability to explore and examine the world
After Fisher’s application was 45 , she also traveled to the hospital, where she
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underwent 46 . After weeks of waiting for the result, Fisher learned on May 24th that she
These skills last much longer than the emotions that initiated them. Years later, that
had been approved to donate part of her liver.
foundation of athletic movement might develop into a scholarship as a college athlete or the
Fisher 47 couldn’t wait to share the news and on May 25th, she headed straight to
communication skills may turn into a job offer as a business manager. The happiness that
the family’s home with a toy, balloons and a sign 48 , ―Hey Ezra! Would you like to
promoted the exploration and creation of new skills has long since ended. 38
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2024-11 高三英半 第4页共6页―I was shocked. My brain literally couldn’t 50 the words on the sign until she said it the Ministry of Education.
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out loud. Miss Carissa is a perfect 51 ! I can’t even begin to express how 52 I am!‖ A shift from ―medical care‖ to ―learning care‖ 61 (facilitate) by elder
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Ezra’s mother Karen said. universities benefits the seniors a lot and helps the seniors stay socially active. However, the
She continued, ―The tears keep coming, and though I knew it would be a 53 to get elder universities 62 (fcace) with the challenges which are created by the surge in
the news eventually, I had no idea just how it would 54 me! There has been no shortage interest. Experts suggest that while progress is being made, the system needs further expansion
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of love and kindness. But this is the most 55 gift!‖ to accommodate the country’s 63 (rapid) aging population.
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41. A. checking out B. turning to C. seeking for D. resulting in People are witnessing the impact these programs have 64 health, social
42. A. working B. decreasing C. failing D. changing engagement, and 5overall quality of life. Private organizations are also stepping in 65
43. A. treatment B. hope C. support D. guarantee (meet) this demand. Companies, nonprofits and individuals are establishing senior education
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44. A. donor B. volunteer C. doctor D. challenger programs, which also offers additional options to senior learners.
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45. A. approved B. rejected C. advocated D. submitted
46. A. experiments B. testing C. suffering D. improvements 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
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47. A. simply B. exactly C. suddenly D. particularly 第一节（满分 15 分）
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48. A. attaching B. writing C. explaining D. reading
假定你是李华，你校英国友好学校 (sister school) 足球队将在下周来访，现面向全校
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招募志愿者负责接待，请你写一封信应征，内容包括：
50. A. recall B. classify C. calculate D. process
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1. 写信目的；
51. A. witness B. opponent C. match D. partner
2. 你的优势。
52. A. enthusiastic B. optimistic C. grateful D. successful
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54. A. describe B. shock C. transform D. detect 1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；
55. A. marvelous B. distinct C. substantial D. worthwhile 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） I am Li Hua, a senior student in our school.______________________________________
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 ____________________________________________________________________________
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In a busy dance studio at the Shenyang Conservatory of Music in northeast China’s ____________________________________________________________________________
Liaoning Province, students dance to the rhythm, 56 aren’t typical young university ____________________________________________________________________________
students. They are seniors enrolled in the schoo考l’s program for older adults. ____________________________________________________________________________
Whether it’s practicing yoga, learning photography, 57 mastering culinary arts, ____________________________________________________________________________
the silver-haired generation is making education a central part of their retirement plans. Elder ____________________________________________________________________________
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universities serve as vital social outlets, 58 (provide) retirees a space to connect ____________________________________________________________________________
with like-minded individuals and maintain an active lifestyle. Government 59 ____________________________________________________________________________
(initiative), such as the launch of the Seniors University of China (SUC) in 2023, are also Yours,
playing a critical role. By April of this year, the institution 60 (establish) 55,000 Li Hua
grassroots learning centers nationwide, serving over 22.14 million older students, according to
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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。 ____________________________________________________________________________
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Emily Harper sat at her desk, staring blankly at the math problems in front of her.
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Numbers and variables danced confusingly across the page, laughing at her every effort. At
Emily’s heart raced when the exam results day arrived. ____________________________
school, Emily was known for her artistic talents, but math had always been her weakness. No .
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matter how hard she tried, she just couldn’t make sense of it.
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Her struggles only worsened in the 10th grade. The pressure to keep up with her
classmates grew, and the poor grades shook her confidence. Her parents decided to intervene.
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―We need to find you some help,‖ her mother gently suggested one evening.
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Then came Mr. Jenkins, a retired local teacher known for his unique teaching style. Emily
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was at first resistant; the idea of spending extra hours on a subject she hated seemed like a
punishment. But she unwillingly agreed, knowing something had to change. .
Their first session was tense. Mr. Jenkins, sensing her frustration, didn’t dive straight into
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problems. Instead, he asked about her interests. When Emily spoke passionately about her
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painting, he smiled. ―Math is like art, Emily. It has patterns and beauty if you know where to
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Doubtful but inspired, Emily listened as he began to explain concepts through visual
examples. He used colors and shapes, turning abstract numbers into something almost tangible
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(有形的). For the first time, math seemed less like a foreign language but more like a puzzle
waiting to be solved.
However, progress was slow. Weeks passed with minimal improvement, and Emily’s
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patience wore thin. A particularly difficult quiz left her in tears, convinced she was sure to fail.
Mr. Jenkins said, ―Remember, Emily, every artist starts with a blank canvas. Masterpieces
aren’t created overnight.‖ 资
Encouraged by his firm belief, Emily pushed on. She began to see the connections
between the steps, how each solution followed a logical path. Small victories in practice
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problems gave her some hope. Mr. Jenkins was always there, celebrating her successes, no
matter how minor.
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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。
Gradually, Emily’s confidence grew with Mr. Jenkins’ help.
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树德中学高 2022 级高三上学期半期测试英语试题参考答案
Emily’s heart raced when the exam results day arrived. She held her breath as the test
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paper was handed to her, her eyes scanning the page for the grade. To her astonishment, she
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Jenkins’ unwavering support. Her classmates congratulated her, and for once, she felt a sense
of accomplishment in a sub.ject she had once despised. Emily knew that she had not only
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capable of overcoming challenges and finding beauty in the most unexpected places.
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61. facilitated 62. are faced 63. rapidly 64. on 65. to meet 1. M: Your gold necklace is so nice. I want to buy one for my wife.
W: Thankks. I think it can hold its value well. I bought it ...
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M: Shush! Mr Longman is coming towards us with the meeting papers.
第一节 应用文参考答案 .
2. W: The waterfall in this photo looks familiar.
Dear Sir/Madam, wM: It has appeared in many TV dramas, and as a result, lots of tourists visit it every day.
W: It explains the matter.
I am Li Hua, a senior student in our school. Thrilled to hear about the upcoming visit
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3. W: Thanks to e commerce platforms and video bloggers, the local specialities in my
of the football team of our British sister school, I’m writing to apply to volunteer for the
whometown can be traded all over China, which is entirely unexpected.
reception.
M: To some extent it is true, but many videos are too commercial. False online advertisements
I am a fluent English speaker with a passion for sports, particularly football. I have
are emerging in an endless stream.
been an active member of our school’s sports committee, organizing events and engaging 4. W: I just found a mouse when I was cleaning my room. Please help me get it out of here.
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with international students. My interpersonal skills and cultural awareness make me a M: All right. Well, I looked around, but I didn’t find it. Maybe it has escaped through the window.
suitable candidate for this role. Anyway, I have to go to the gym now.
5. M: Are there any workers in the burning factory?
I am confident in my ability to provide a warm welcome源 and ensure a memorable
W: It is supposed to be empty, because they only work on weekdays.
experience for our guests. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to this event and
M: But the factory is so badly damaged that they won’t be able to work tomorrow.
learn from the exchange.
6. M: The freshmen will start their military training this month.
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Thank you for considering my application.
W: Yeah. It was extremely hot during our military training at this time last year.
Yours, M: It remains fresh in my memory. I got made to do 80 jumping jacks for being late.
Li Hua W: Ha ha, it was so funny. I sang a song in front of others during a break in our military training.
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I remember some students also performed various dances. It’s still nice to think about it.
第二节 读后续写参考答案
7. W: Hello. What can I do for you?
Gradually, Emily’s confidence grew with Mr. Jenkins’ help. As the school year progressed,
M: I’d like a flight from New York to Boston, leaving on the 3rd.
she found herself looking forward t高o their sessions. Mr. Jenkins had a knack for making the
W: Sorry. The flights on the 3rd are fully booked.
complex seem simple, and Emily began to see the elegance in mathematical concepts. She
M: I am out of luck. The same is true of another airline.
started to practice more, applying the techniques Mr. Jenkins taught her, and she even began to
W: What about the 4th?
enjoy the process of solving problems. When the time came for her next math exam, she felt a
M: Unfortunately, that won’t work for me. I’m not going on a tour. I’m meeting an important
strange mix of excitement and nervousness. She knew she had put in the work, but the fear of
business partner. Being punctual is crucial for my chances of securing the contract.
failure still lingered. However, with each question she tackled, she felt a surge of satisfaction,
W: I’m sorry, sir.
2024-11 高三英半 第7页共6页M: Well, please tell me what flights are available on the 2nd. accessibility but being treated with understanding and respect. Joshi said, ―Always smiling,
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8. M: I heard you took charge of the red carpet interview for the film festival yesterday. welcoming and helpful, the people of Singapore make a big difference for the disabled to feel
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W: Yes! I’m so proud. I had the opportunity of interviewing many movie stars, including my accepted and looked after.‖ Besides, one of Singapore’s major tourist attractions, Gardens by the
favorite actress Anna. She succeeded in earning the Best Actress Award. While the Bay, is fully wheelchair accessible.
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award winning film isn’t my personal favorite, I do believe it deserves the award. According to prominent wheelchair blogger John Morris, who visits Las Vegas 3 or 4 times a
M: Oh, that’s great to hear! Unfortunately, I missed your interview part because of an emergency year, ―The city has one of the. highest concentrations of accessible hotel rooms in the world.‖
meeting. Would you mind if we watch it now? Julie Jones, publisher of Travel Without Limits, the world’s only print magazine dedicated to
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W: Not at all. You know I always strive to do my best, so I’m sure it won’t let you down. Plus, accessible travel, praises Sydney’s accessibility. She said, ―The majority of the public transport
your favorite movie actor Colin is in the interview. system is accessibl5e to wheelchair users.‖
M: What are we waiting for? Let’s get started.
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9. W: Could you please introduce yourself?
M: Yes. My name is Peter Barnes. I recently graduated with a degree in Computer Science from k
Carnegie Mellon University. During my studies, I developed a strong passion for software
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development and worked on various projects, including an internship at ABC Tech, where I
gained some experience in programming. w
W: That sounds impressive. We value teamwork here. Can you provide an example of a time
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when you worked effectively in a team?
M: Absolutely. During my senior year, I participated in a group project. I took on the task owf
making slides. I actively listened to everyone else’s ideas and maintained a positive atmosphere.
We delivered the project on time and won first place.
W: Excellent. Attention to detail is also crucial in our industry. How do you ensure the accuracy
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of your work?
M: Before starting a task, I carefully analyze the requirements, break it down into smaller
subtasks, and create a detailed plan. Additionally, I always ask for and welcome feedback from
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others to continuously minimize errors.
W: Good. I appreciate employees who take the initiative in their work. Finally, do you have any
questions for us?
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M: Yes. I’d like to inquire about the professional development opportunities within the
company.
W: Sure...
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10. What do disabled travelers look for when choosing a city to visit?
In 2018, the value of the so-called ―purple pound‖ (the spending power of disabled people) to
UK tourism was estimated at ￡15.3 billion, while 27 million travelers with disabilities in the
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US took 81 million trips and spent about $58.7 billion (￡45.8 billion) in that same year.
There was a survey about a city’s appeal to disabled travelers. Now, let’s find out what the
respondents think of the top 3 cities—Singapore, Las Vegas and Sydney.
According to Nilesh Joshi, who has mobility challenges but doesn’t use a wheelchair,
―Singapore allows me to independently move around using public transport.‖
Overwhelmingly, however, the most important factor for survey respondents was not physical
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