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目录
1. 2023届安徽省皖豫名校联盟第三次联考试题
2. 2023届甘肃省武威市凉州区三模诊断试题
3. 2023届广西壮族自治区贵港市三模试题
4. 2023届广西壮族自治区河池市三模试题
5. 2023届河南省开封市三模试题
6. 2023届河南省新乡市高三三模试题
7. 2023届黑龙江省大庆市（三模）试题
8. 2023届吉林省白山市高三三模英语试题
9. 2023届江西省景德镇市高三三模试题
10. 2023届内蒙古赤峰市八校高三试题
11. 2023届陕西省安康市高三三模试题
12. 2023届陕西省咸阳市高三三模试题
13. 2023届陕西省榆林市高三三模试题
14. 2023届四川省成都市第三次诊断试题
15. 2023届四川省大数据精准教学联盟三联试题
16. 2023届四川省德阳市高三三诊试题
17. 2023届四川省宜宾市高三三诊试题
18. 2023届新疆维乌鲁木齐市三模试题
19. 2023届浙江省温州市高三三模试题
20. 山东省聊城市2023年高三三检试题


1.【2023届安徽省皖豫名校联盟高三第三次联考试题】
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Top Exhibitions to See in London in 2023
Architectural: Vanishing Points
While we like to think of architecture existing purely in the real world, emerging designers and architects are using platforms like Instagram to create structures in the virtual world. This collection of works, which range from the practical to the fantastical, are all by architects who have gathered significant social media followings.
In the Digital Universe at ROCA London. 8 February—31 July, free.
Flowery: Orchids
This annual festival is back in bloom (开花), this time inspired by the beauty and biodiversity of Cameroon. Just like previous years, the orchids are spread throughout the various zones of the Princess of Wales conservatory and accompanied by sculptures that are just as colourful as the flowers on display.
At Kew Gardens. 4 February —5 March, &16.50—entrance to the gardens included.
Female Abstraction: Action, Gesture, Paint
Art history has often shone a light on the men of Abstract Expressionism, such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. Well, now’s the time to let the most important women of the movement take the limelight in an exhibition that includes works by American artists such as Lee Krasner and Helen Frankenthaler, but spreads the net wider to include the female abstract artists from Europe, Asia and the wider world, with whom most of us will be unfamiliar.
At Whitechapel Gallery. 9 February—7 May, £ 16.50—concessions available.
Powerful Portraits (肖像): Alice Neel
The largest UK exhibition to date of American painter Alice Neel’s work will bring together her figurative pieces from across her 60-year career. Neel went against the popular grain by painting figures when abstract works were most popular, and she painted subjects that other artists ignored — pregnant women, labour leaders, black children, civil rights activists and strange performers. It’s high time we had a major show of her work in London, and the Barbican has duly provided.
At Barbican Art Gallery. 16 February—21 May, & 18.
21．Which of the following exhibitions is held once a year?
A．Flowery: Orchids.
B．Powerful Portraits: Alice Neel.
C．Architectural: Vanishing Points.
D．Female Abstraction: Action, Gesture, Paint.
22．When can visitors appreciate Lee Krasner’s works?
A．On February 8. B．On January 7. C．On April 7. D．On May 8.
23．What can we learn about the artist Alice Neel?
A．She is 60 years old now.
B．Her works didn’t follow the trend.
C．She often ignored some common subjects.
D．She is the most popular American painter in the UK.
B
There’s another universe not far from land. It lacks buildings, trees, cars, cellphones and the Internet. Seemingly limitless water extends uninterruptedly in all directions. Civilization goes away, along with any sign of humanity. And it is why I’m really into sailing. I grew up around boats. My father liked sailing and built them. My older sister and I were stuffed into a car nearly every summer weekend until my late teens to make the trip from northeast Indiana to the south shore of Lake Erie in Ohio, where Talisman built by my father waited patiently through the week.
As a kid, I read the adventures of Robin Lee Graham, a traveller exploring the sea alone, in the pages of National Geographic and, later, in Graham's book, Dove. However, it wasn't until about 20 years ago, well into my adulthood, that I took up sailing in a serious way. I've made voyages in fair stormy and weather, on my own boats and those of my friends, and ranging from nearshore day sails to blue-water passages.
Still, I've made plenty of mistakes. While living in Asia, a sailing friend and I set off across the South China Sea and intended to get to Thailand, only to be pushed by a late-season typhoon that forced us to make landfall in Vietnam, glad to be alive.
Years later, my wife and I lived aboard our 37-foot ship, Symbiosis, while we saved enough to take a two-year leave from our jobs to journey down the U.S. Atlantic coast and through the Bahamas and the Caribbean. We visited many places that never see ships or airplanes and that are nearly impossible to reach anyway other than at the helm(舵柄) of a small boat. But boats are expensive and time-consuming. After returning from the Caribbean a few years ago, we decided to sell Symbiosis, resolving instead to sail only “other people's boats”. It didn't last, though. A few months ago, we found a good deal on a smaller sailboat—easier to maintain but still capable of some short offshore journeys. I think we'll name her Talisman.
24．What would the author do on summer weekends as a kid?
A．He would help his father build Talisman.
B．He would sail with his father and his sister.
C．He would explore northeast Indiana in a car.
D．He would bring human civilization to sailing.
25．What can we learn about the book Dove?
A．It has something to do with exploring the sea.
B．It was published in National Geographic.
C．It is the most famous work by Graham.
D．It was an inspiration for the author's writing.
26．Why did the author sell his ship Symbiosis?
A．It didn’t function well. B．He couldn’t afford to maintain it.
C．He found a better one to replace it. D．It was damaged seriously during a storm.
27．What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text?
A．To show his passion for sailing boats.
B．To stress the influence of adventures on him.
C．To discuss the problems of sailing on the sea.
D．To share his success in exploring the world.

2.【2023届甘肃省武威市凉州区高三三模诊断试题】
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Four Stylish Cottages to Book
Church Cottage
This three-bedroom cottage is just two minutes from the South West Coast Path. Enjoy magnificent views and cool air then return home to the comforts of handmade bedding and underfloor heating. The artwork is a highlight — there’s a selection of carefully chosen pieces by young British artists hanging on the cottage’s walls.
Details: Three nights £400 (churchcottage.cornwall.com)
Little Nut Cottage
A wood-burning stove and a hot tub for warming up after a hike around the hills-all the essentials are here at this cottage. There are many non-essentials, too, from an electric car-charging point to smart TVs. With high-tech facilities for entertaining, it’s probably one for a grown-up rather than a trip with kids.
Details: Three nights £ 600 (littlenutcottage.co.uk)
Henllys Farmhouse
This historic farmhouse is perfect for larger groups, sleeping 14 and with enough room to allow everyone their own space. It’s within walking distance of beautiful beaches, hills or autumnal woodland. Newport is nearby for shops, where you can have a delicious dinner.
Details: Three nights £ 700 (airbnb.co.uk)
The Craftsman Barn
It stands in a little comer of Praktyka, a farm near Bideford. Co-owner Ania offers jewellery-making workshops, but guests are encouraged to explore whatever creative pursuits they fancy.
Details: Two nights £ 200 (praktyka.co.uk)
1．Which cottage is a good choice for an art-lover?
A．Church Cottage. B．Little Nut Cottage.
C．Henllys Farmhouse. D．The Craftsman Barn.
2．What can people probably do at the Little Nut Cottage?
A．Buy special jewellery. B．Have a delicious dinner.
C．Enjoy hand-made bedding. D．Entertain with high-tech devices.
3．Which website can you visit to learn about the cheapest cottage?
A． airbnb.co.uk B． praktyka.co.uk
C． lttlenutcottage.co.uk D． churchcottage.cormwall.com

3.【2023届广西壮族自治区贵港市三模试题】
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I’ve consulted several travel experts and found out the top places in the USA worth visiting.
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
Why: New Orleans is known for its music and food scene—not to mention the festivals.
It has about 130 festivals each year so there’s really no bad time to visit. Bourbon Street is the obvious choice for food, drink and jazz and it’s definitely a mustvisit location, especially for firsttimers to the city.
Where: Vail, Colorado
Why: Vail is the perfect destination for travelers looking to find almost everything in one central spot. Stay at the amazing Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail to be steps away from Vail Village, a popular spot with cobblestone (鹅卵石) streets for wandering leisurely. The country’s largest free transportation system runs frequently, making it easy to access almost anywhere from Vail Village to Lionshead Village.
Where: Hudson Valley, New York
Why: The Hudson Valley is where New Yorkers go to escape the city’s noises when they need a healthy treatment of nature and relaxation. Just an hour and a half drive north of New York City, the Hudson Valley is made up of small, impossibly charming towns, where the air is fresher and things do move slower in the mountains.
1．What is New Orleans famous for?
A．Various festivals. B．Musical instruments.
C．Natural scenery. D．Food processors.
2．Which place would you prefer if you like walking leisurely around?
A．Bourbon Street. B．Vail Village.
C．Lionshead Village. D．New Orleans.
3．What can New Yorkers enjoy in the Hudson Valley?
A．Ancient towns. B．Healthy diets.
C．Bird watching. D．Inner peace.
B
Cory, aged 30, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy （脊髓性肌萎缩症）at a very young age. Because of his condition, he began using a wheelchair at age 4. His mother, Sandy Gilbreath, raised him as a single parent. Although taking care of a child with a disability was challenging, she ensured that Cory didn't miss out on the fun things in life. Sandy took him on road trips during summer breaks throughout his childhood. The exciting experiences of exploring new places inspired him to set a lifelong goal of visiting all seven continents.
Fortunately, Cory was able to do that just before the COVID-19 started. He and his mother traveled to Antarctica in February, just before the borders closed. It was the seventh and final continent off his list. He became the first-ever wheelchair user to visit all the seven continents!
According to Cory, traveling in a wheelchair requires a wide range of planning and research. He starts his research six to twelve months before each trip, making sure that there are accessible transportation options in the location. He would also call up hotels or rental homes to confirm if they are truly as accessible as they claim to be.
When Cory started going on adventures, there weren't many online resources discussing accessible travel. To help other travelers with disabilities explore the world as he does, he decided to share his knowledge in his blog. Aiming to promote representation of the wheelchair-using community, Cory and his mother wrote a children's book, titled Let's Explore with Cor Cor, which is about a boy who travels around the world in his powered wheelchair.
Traveling to all seven continents wasn't something I was sure was going to be possible," he said. "But if you stay determined and keep a positive attitude, the opportunities are limitless."
4．What made Cory Lee decide to visit all seven continents?
A．His mother's expectation.
B．His travelling experiences.
C．His dream of helping others.
D．His objective of making a history.
5．What worries Cory most about a trip?
A．Rental fees.
B．Local attractions.
C．Accommodation.
D．Transportation.
6．Why did Cory and his mother write the book?
A．To enrich online resources.
B．To record travelling events.
C．To help people with special needs.
D．To introduce wheelchair adventures.
7．What can we learn from Cory's story?
A．Nothing can prevent a determined heart.
B．Disability can turn into an opportunity,
C．Travelling shapes a positive attitude.
D．Mom is the creator of children's dreams.


4. 【2023届广西壮族自治区河池市三模试题】
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Arizona’s Best Outdoor Dining
For office workers, they may want to hide somewhere to enjoy their own free time. Places combining good food with great weather and remarkable views may be their top choice. Here are four of the best restaurants in Arizona that serve up a side of the great outdoors with every meal
Pizzeria Bocce Patio Bar
This pizza bar shows the city’s rising scene. Chef Michelle Jurisin traveled to Italy to become certified by Verace Pizza Napoletana. Pizzas are made in the traditional way. The most popular dish is the Cire’s with homemade Italian sausage, mushrooms and fresh cheese.
Address: 1060 N. Main St., Cottonwood. Tel: 928-202-3597.
Burgers By the Bridge
Located at the base of London Bridge, this open-air restaurant serves as Lake Havasu City’s room. Sitting right at the water’s edge, diners enjoy beautiful views of the boats, the bridge and palm trees from their tables. The juicy Black Angus burgers are tasty; the lightly salted fish and chips may be the best in the town.
Address: 401 English Village, Lake Havasu City. Tel: 928-302-6780.
Mariposa Latin-Inspired Grill
Natural stones, rusted metal panels (镶板) and window walls, which is unlike anywhere else in Sedona. Sitting outside, Mariposa provides red-rock views to accompany the excellent South American- inspired food. It is especially impressive at sunset.
Address: 700 State Route 89A, Sedona. Tel: 928-862-4444.
The House
Dining at The House feels like hanging out at a friend’s backyard barbecue. The wood-framed building is simple inside. There’s a big garden with picnic tables outside. The menu is a mix of salads, sandwiches, chili and some burgers. Try the House Burger, cheese and fried onion strings. They are served with homemade chips.
Address: 1191 E. Hall, Show Low. Tel: 928-537-927.
1．What is special about Pizzeria Bocce Patio Bar?
A．It lies near London Bridge. B．It offers traditional Italian pizza.
C．It is popular for homemade salted fish. D．It serves meals in a wooden house at sunset.
2．Which is the best choice for diners fond of the river view?
A．Pizzeria Bocce Patio Bar. B．Burgers By the Bridge.
C．Mariposa Latin-Inspired Grill. D．The House.
3．Where can diners have a picnic?
A．1060 N. Main St., Cottonwood. B．401 English Village, Lake Havasu City.
C．700 State Route 89A, Sedona. D．1191 E. Hall, Show Low.
B
Beth Booker of Florida, turned to Twitter for help last week after seeing the images of her 78-year-old grandmother’s home in Fort Myers Beach, Florida being in water. In the days before Hurricane Ian struck her grandmother’s community, Beth and her husband helped her granny, Carole McDanel, prepare herself and her home for it.
Her granny wanted to stay where she had been living for more than two decades. She felt safe to stay because Ian was heading north for another city and the house had survived quite a few major hurricanes in history. In addition, the home contained priceless family memories and heirlooms (传家宝), among which were photos of Booker’s dad, who passed away when she was only five years old. After her dad’s death, Booker had to live with her grandmother, McDanel.
Once the storm struck, Booker received updates from her granny, who shared photos and videos showing flood started to fill the home. In her last phone call with granny, Booker told her granny to climb on the roof if the flood waters continued to climb. Unable to communicate with her granny any longer, Booker turned to Twitter for help with everything from searching for her granny to contacting local emergency officials.
The Fort Myers area was left devastated Wednesday after Hurricane Ian. On Thursday, as rescue crews came over to search for survivors, Booker’s husband and friend began their own search for her granny by boat. Just a few hours later, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Booker tweeted the news that her husband and friend found granny sitting on her own sofa, where she was able to remain safe during the storm.
McDanel and Booker, who declined to be interviewed, said in a statement that they felt grateful for the support they had received and that they are calling for the world to continue the same energy and love into recovery and relief efforts for their community.
4．What does the underlined word “devastated” mean in paragraph 4?
A．Disturbed. B．Rebuilt. C．Destroyed. D．Attacked.
5．Where was Carole McDanel found?
A．In her home. B．In a very small boat.
C．In an emergency office. D．Among the flood victims.
6．Which of the following can best describe Booker?
A．Powerful. B．Responsible. C．Hard-working. D．Humorous.
7．What can be inferred from the text?
A．Natural disasters had ever struck the Earth frequently.
B．Booker had a good relationship with her grandmother as well.
C．Booker knew nothing about Hurricane Ian ahead of time.
D．Social media play a very great role in people’s daily life.


5.【2023届河南省开封市三模试题】
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The Pathway and River Cleanup is a yearly event involving thousands of volunteers who generously donate their time to help clean up Calgary.
The 2022 Pathway and River Cleanup will take place from September 9 to September 11,2022.
Volunteer Registration
To volunteer for the Pathway and River Cleanup, you must be:
* 12 years or older.
*Accompanied by a parent or guardian (if you’re between 12 and 17 years old).
*Able to commit to three hours of cleanup on one of the three event days.
You are encouraged to register as a group (minimum 10 people) with a designated leader. If you do not have a group, you can join a team led by Calgary Parks staff.
Volunteers may request a specific cleanup location at the time of registration. We will do our best to satisfy specific location requests. If you do not have a preferred cleanup location, one will be assigned to you.
Remember to register online. Registration in person is not accepted.
Group leaders
Each group must have a designated leader. New group leaders are required to attend a one-hour, online orientation session. Returning group leaders must attend the orientation session every three years but must complete yearly online training.
Group leaders will be responsible for:
*Conducting a group member orientation session before event day to provide safety training.
*Ensuring the safe and effective cleanup of the designated cleanup area. Risks will be minimized as much as possible. However, volunteers may come in contact with rocky shorelines, sharp items and illegal campsites.
If you have any questions about volunteering for the Pathway and River Cleanup, contact 311.
1．What can volunteers choose according to their preference?
A．The way to register.
B．The cleanup locations.
C．The rewards for their efforts.
D．The length of their volunteering time.
2．What is required of new group leaders?
A．Organizing a group of at most 10 people.
B．Joining a team led by Calgary Parks staff.
C．Taking part in a one-hour online training.
D．Working with returning group leaders for a year.
3．Which of the following is a duty of group leaders?
A．Reporting illegal campsites to staff.
B．Giving group members safety training.
C．Mapping rocky shorelines ahead of time.
D．Cleanig up Sharpe items at locations in advance.
B
Throughout my childhood, I constantly dreamed of being an only child-having no one around to fight with, to share with, to grab the remote control away from me in the middle of a “big game.” But I have an elder sister, whom I have always called “Kicki,” instead of her real name Christie, because I used to have trouble pronouncing the “r” and “s”.
I started playing basketball in primary school. My dad was the coach of my team, and my mom kept score. So my sister, not old enough to stay home alone, was forced to come to all my games. I remember looking toward the stands for my mother’s approval and seeing my sister’s face, confused. It was obvious that she wasn’t excited, but she cheered along with the crowd anyway.
On the car ride home, my parents and I would relive the game. My sister sat in the back seat with me in silence, not knowing how or when to enter the conversation. Often, she would say, “Good game, Brad. ” I would smile and thank her but never took it seriously. She couldn’t possibly know whether I had played well or not.
It wasn’t until I reached high school that I realized how popular she was, and I was referred to as “Christie’s little brother. ” I played basketball in high school, and although Christie wasn’t forced to attend my games anymore, she still came to cheer me every week. In the last game of the last season, she came with a large group of friends. Printed on her shirt, in big bright red letters, were the words “BRAD’S SISTER. ” Suddenly I was embarrassed, not for her presence, but for my previous attitude to her praise.
Kicki left for college after that game. I finally have the remote control all to myself. However, watching TV alone has turned out to be boring. I went to visit her at college during a weekend, and as I stood outside her dorm, waiting for her to come out, a friend of hers whom I didn’t know walked past me and asked, “Hey, aren’t you Christie’s brother?” I smiled broadly and said proudly, “Yeah, I am. I’m Christie’s brother.”
4．How did Brad feel about being an only child when he was young?
A．Boring.
B．Awesome.
C．Tough.
D．Awful.
5．Why did Christie go to Brad’s games when he was in primary school?
A．She hoped to know more about Brad.
B．She was interested in basketball games.
C．She was too young to be left alone at home.
D．She wanted to spend more time with her family.
6．Why did Brad feel embarrassed according to the last but one paragraph?
A．He treated Christie’s praise lightly before.
B．He forgot Christie’s presence at his last game.
C．He saw the big bright red letters on Christi’s shirt.
D．He received unwanted attention from Christie’s friends.
7．What can be inferred about Christie?
A．She was proud of Brad.
B．She didn’t like watching TV.
C．She enjoyed Brad’s calling her Kicki.
D．She seldom went home during college.

6.【2023届河南省新乡市高三三模试题】
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Traveling to Europe can be expensive, butif you get creative and avoid tourist hot spots like London and Paris, you may be able to avoid high price tags. According to average hotel prices,flight deals,available vacation packages and affordable attractions, you can choose the best cheap European vacations.
Prague
Apart from the price of flying here,you won’t have to dish out too much money to experience Prague. Many of the city’s most popular attractions are free to visit, including Old Town Square, the Charles Bridge and PetrinHill. You can also find five-star hotels for less than $200 per night here, plus plenty of solid three and four star accommodations with even cheaper rates.
Porto
This cheap Portuguese destination is getting increasingly popular,so make sure to visit while it’s still affordable. Right now, you can take the train from Porto to Lisbon for as little as $ 30 one way. Once you arrive in, you’ll be delighted to learn that several top attractions here, such as the Dom Luis I Bridge, the Porto Cathedral and the Crystal Palace gardens, are free to visit.
Valencia
Valencia has numerous beautiful beaches. It is also a lot more affordable. The city offers a diverse range of free things to do, including relaxing on the sand, wandering through Plaza del Ayuntamiento, exploring the Valencia Cathedral and shopping at the Central Market, one of the oldest food market areas in Europe.
Tallinn
Tallinn draws travelers to Estonia with its charming atmosphere and historical attractions. Start by walking through the capital’s Old Town, which is webbed with cobblestone streets, old-world buildings and all kinds of medieval delights. Then, explore the city’s museums. If you plan on visiting multiple museums, it may cost about $ 65.
21．What do Prague and Porto have in common?
A．They are tourist hot spots.
B．They have cheap five-star hotels.
C．They offer some free top attractions.
D．They are famous for historical attractions.
22．Which place best suits people who are interested in seashore?
A．Valencia. B．Prague.
C．Tallinn. D．Porto.
23．What do we know about Tallinn?
A．It is too crowded. B．It charges for museums.
C．It offers many free things to do. D．It’s the most popular destination.
B
On a typical day, off the coast of a small Brazilian island, Pereira headed out to fish. He was disheartened to find that an oil leak had polluted the waters. Staring out at the waves with their oil sheen(光泽), he decided it was not a good day to fish. But walking on the beach that day, he found a struggling penguin, covered in oil and starving.
Pereira took the penguin home, gently cleaned it and spent the next week nursing it back to health. He named it Dindim, which belongs to a species known for living in the seas of South America. In order to bear babies, they must return to Patagonia, 8,000 kilometers from Pereira’s home. Pereira patiently took Dindim back to the ocean and taught it how to swim again. Soon enough, it was time for Dindim to return to life in the wild. Pereira watched Dindim swim away, believing it would be the last time he saw it.
But the next June,Dindim returned. The two shared a warm-hearted greeting, and Dindim stayed for a month,wandering around the fisherman’s house. The time to leave arrived, and Pereira thought this surely would be the last time he would see Dindim. But in the same month of the year after next, the penguin with a long memory returned again.
It is a common belief among scientists that animals have short memories. So, a couple of them put a tracking device on Dindim to seeif it was indeed the same penguin that returned year after year. To their surprise, but not Pereira’s, Dindim returned, year after year, for more than a decade.
24．Why was Pereira upset about his fishing that day?
A．His fish was eaten up by a penguin. B．The waves were too huge to fish.
C．His fishing area was polluted by oil. D．It was too cold for him to fish outside.
25．What did Pereira do for Dindim?
A．He abandoned it into the oily water. B．He drove it away from the danger.
C．He fished it out from the sea. D．He rescued it from danger.
26．How long apart do Pereira and Dindim get reunited?
A．10 months. B．11 months.
C．12 months. D．13 months.
27．What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A．Scientists generally think much of animals’ memories.
B．Pereira is quite sure about his friendship with Dindim.
C．It’s not the same penguin that returns to Pereira’s home.
D．The tracking device was used to find where Dindim went.


7.【2023届黑龙江省大庆市（三模）试题】
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With the temperature rising and the world coming back to life, what’s better for the weekend to sit on a bench in a park and enjoy some good books? Just check out our newest releases on the way and expect a fruitful day!
From Scratch
By David Moscow
Adventurous Anthony Bourdainesque eaters and readers will appreciate David Moscow’s every word as he travels far (bye, Sea of Sardinia) and near (hello, Texas plains) to lean from farmer, hunters, fisherfolk and scientists about how our food reaches our plates.
Release Date: Apr. 30th
Price: Hardcover: $17.95    Paperback: $11.95
The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man
By Paul Newman
In 1986, Paul Newman tasked his best friend, Stewart Stern, with interviewing co-workers, family and friends for his memoir(回忆录), recently unearthed from Joanne Newman’s home nearly 15 years after her husband’s passing.
Release Date: Apr. 6th
Price: Hardcover: $19.95    Paperback: $15.95
The Boy and the Dog
By Seishu Hase
In this Japanese bestseller translated to English and French, a dog displaced by the 2011 tornado, enters the lives of the six different people who take him in during his five-year adventure to return to his owner.
Release Date: Mar. 26th
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Cook as You Are
By Ruby Tandoh
The Great British Bake Off veteran Ruby Tandoh meets readers more than halfway to make quality home cooking accessible. Recipes range from people-pleasing meals for big groups to easy one-pot dinners for nights to yourself.
Release Date: Apr. 13th
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1．Which will you choose if you’re curious about harvesting crops?
A．From Scratch B．The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man
C．The Boy and the Dog D．Cook as You Are
2．How much will you spend at least for three different books?
A．$28.85. B．$33.85. C．$40.85. D．$48.85.
3．How may the readers feel after reading the dog’s story?
A．Sorrowful. B．Grateful. C．Entertained. D．Touched.
B
My wife, Hannah, and I don’t usually keep houseplants. Anything in pots gets either overwatered or underwatered, but after my diagnosis (诊断) with brain cancer, I loved the idea of having something green around.
A friend gave me what he said was a lucky bamboo plant in a deep-green bowl. We placed the plant in the living room and I told Hannah I wanted to care for it myself. When it didn’t immediately turn yellow or lose leaves, I was pleasantly surprised. Tending to the plant gave me a sense of accomplishment when I sometimes felt useless. As a family physician, I was used to offering care, not receiving it.
Since my diagnosis, I had to rely on help from other people. Watering the plant, small act as it was, connected me to a core part of my old identity.
After I recovered from the operation and returned to work, I continued to care for the plant. Soon, it had nearly doubled in height. Both the tree and I were thriving (茁壮成长). Then, without any reason, it began to show signs of stress. Its leaves kept browning and dropping to the floor. Hannah reminded me that we’d seen houseplants die before, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that the plant had become a symbol of my health. I grew increasingly depressed and fearful.
Looking back, I realized I had wrongly connected my caring of the plant—something I could manage—with my own survival—something I couldn’t. Knowing I couldn’t control my fate (命运), my anxiety actually lessened. I began to search online to figure out how to care for my plant. Following the instructions, I transplanted the tree to a larger pot, giving it room to grow. When it was back in the sunny window, we both began to thrive again. Whenever I look at the plant in its new pot, I make a point to think of those who have cared for and supported me.
4．Why was the author surprised about the plant’s good condition?
A．Because of his recent diagnosis. B．Because of his worsening health.
C．Because of his previous failures. D．Because of his unusual good luck.
5．What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 imply?
A．The author considered himself useless. B．The author felt connected to the plant.
C．The author desired to provide care. D．The author hoped to return to work.
6．Why was the author fearful?
A．Because the plant’s poor health might indicate his death.
B．Because the stress of work would harm his well-being.
C．Because he may have to rely on others from then on.
D．Because he would experience a rather risky operation.
7．How did the author lessen his anxiety?
A．By searching plant knowledge online. B．By thinking of those who supported him.
C．By knowing he will survive in the end. D．By accepting his unavoidable limitation.

8.【2023届吉林省白山市高三三模英语试题】
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The Rocks Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Search the history of Sydney on a leisurely 90-minute walking tour in The Rocks district with an expert guide. Enjoy the delights of present-day visuals as you explore The Rocksand as you discover shady courtyards and hidden areas that even the locals do not know about.
What to Expect
Meet your guide at the starting point in The Rocks district. From there, visit historic sites and hear stories about the city from a guide. The walking tour, which covers 1. 2 miles at a leisurely pace, focuses on the neighborhood located under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. You can wander around the area’s cobbled stone streets, alleyways and courtyards. The tour includes stops at Campbells Cove, the Garrison Church, which is known as the Church of Holy Trinity, etc. Plus, you can see the shoreline of Sydney Cove as well as views of Sydney Opera House.
Important Information
·Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
·Children must be accompanied by an adult.
·Small groups (no more than 20 people).
·It operates in all weather conditions, please dress to the predicted weather conditions appropriate for an outdoor activity.
·Comfortable walking shoes, hat and a bottle of water are suggested.
·The tour is wheelchair accessible. However, be prepared for uneven surfaces at the visited sites which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities.
Departure Point: 35 Harrington St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Return Detail: Return to original departure point.
1．What can the visitors enjoy during the tour?
A．Different villages. B．Remote courtyards.
C．The mountain landscape. D．The view of the sea.
2．What should the visitors prepare for the tour?
A．Suitable clothing. B．Many books.
C．Enough food. D．Some wheelchairs.
3．Where does the tour start?
A．In Sydney Opera House. B．At Campbells Cove.
C．At 35 Harrington St. D．In the Garrison Church.
B
About 400 pounds of food is wasted per day from 5 pm to 8 pm in Douglass Dining Hall. “We scrape(刮掉) the food from the conveyor belt into the buckets by hand. Working for Dining Team Green, I don’t expect to basically become a garbage girl,” Roll said. “We do the work because we care much about it. We all have a responsibility to take care of the environment.”
To have more approachable composting(把……制成堆肥) machines on campus, Roll now has a new sustainable project investing in Lomi, an automated compost machine. “I learned about Lomi through an ad,” Roll said. “Funny enough, I just saw it and thought it perfect. It really interested me how the mechanism worked. ”
Lomi is a new technology that can break down food waste into natural compost. According to Roll, it breaks down waste in the way: grinding(碾碎) the food into plant fertilizer. Unlike most composting machines, Omi can compost animal products, such as small bones. Another huge benefit is that it doesn’t have smell and can convert waste to compost in a shorter time.
Roll plans on using the compost in the Gilbert community garden so that Dining Team Green can give back to the community. “It’s very exciting to see our food waste that would otherwise have gone in the trash and pollute the environment go to our community,” she said.
Roll is excited to introduce a new form of composting to the residents. She hopes that this machine will inspire other composting machines in all residential buildings. “I want Lomi not only to be a way to reduce food waste on the floor, but an educational tool to make people compost in a real way and not just talk about it in a theoretical sense,” Roll said.
4．Which of the following can best describe Lomi?
A．Elegant. B．Widespread.
C．Low-powered. D．Environmentally friendly.
5．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A．The reasons for designing Lomi. B．The impact of wasting food.
C．The solution to food waste. D．The advantages of Lomi.
6．What may be Roll’s expectation?
A．More people will get involved in composting initiatives.
B．Dining Team Green will become an educational tool.
C．More developed composting machines will be invented.
D．Dining Team Green will build community gardens.
7．What can we know about Roll?
A．She lives in the Gilbert community.
B．She is a member of Dining Team Green.
C．She knows a lot about residential buildings.
D．She plans to design more composting machines.

9.【2023届江西省景德镇市高三三模试题】
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Collectively known as Hengdian World Studios, the Theme Scenic Areas is the largest live-action shooting base in China composed of a number of scenic building clusters, featuring characteristics of different eras. The following are four theme areas and some necessary information.
Dream Valley
It is a large-scale night film & TV experience theme park. Dream Valley consists of Dream Culture Village, Aquatic World, Children’s Dream Works, Jiangnan Water Town and Dreamy Dolphin Bay. It is a must-go summer aquatic park enjoying a variety of recreation facility and mainly displaying the natural phenomenon such as volcano outbreak and torrential rain and natural landscape.
Chinese Culture Park
It is a unique park themed on Chinese culture and a preferred destination of historic and artistic significance for appreciating, entertaining and experiencing with distinctive pattern and appearance. It is also the filming location of Chinese Paladin, Legend of the Ancient Sword, Schemes of a Beauty and Eternal Love of Dream.
Dreamful spring valley (Hot-spring Resort)
It is a large health preservation resort and recreational vacation base. It is surrounded by mountains with waters running through and integrates health preservation with hot spring, entertainment, and ecological sightseeing, suitable for family vacation as well as various celebrations, meetings and other activities.
Defense Technology Park
With weaponry in kind and models, it is divided into Exhibition Area and Military Training Area. The park has fully demonstrated China’s military equipment in various periods and the development history of China’s aerospace industry.
Tickets:
Please book the ticket in advance via the official website and official WeChat account of Hengdian World Studios.
Ticket type
Price
Adult
1-day
¥330
2-day
¥500
Children aged 8 to 13 can enjoy a 20% discount on tickets.A child aged below 8 can entry for free when accompanied by an adult
Admission:Please bring the original ID card or passport registered at the time of purchase upon admission.
1．Which would be the best choice if you want to watch the performance of volcanic eruption?
A．Dream Valley
B．Chinese Culture Park
C．Dreamful spring valley
D．Defense Technology Park
2．What can we learn about Defense Technology Park?
A．You can learn about Chinese culture there.
B．It is in the Military Training Area.
C．You can hold your birthday party there.
D．You can learn about the history of China’s space exploration
3．How much should a couple with a 9-year-old boy pay for a 2-day trip?
A．¥600
B．¥900
C．¥1,100
D．¥1,400
B
There is no way they just drove into that water, thought Corion Evans. The 16-year-old was hanging out in a parking area underneath a Moss Point, Mississippi, highway in July when a car with three teenage girls inside rushed off a boat ramp and into the Pascagoula River. It came to rest some 20 feet from land, then sank. The driver, Evans would learn, had blindly followed wrong directions from her GPS.
It was around 2:30 a. m. by the time Evans got to the river’s edge. In the darkness, he could barely make out the girls clinging to the roof, the only part of the car still, barely, above water. But he could hear screaming.
Evans ripped off his shirt and shoes, tossed his phone down, then dived into the water, a river he knew alligators (鳄鱼) called home. He helped the first girl he saw and, keeping her head above water, led her ashore.
Just then, a man called out. Police Officer Garry Mercer had arrived. He dived into the river to help another of the girls. But halfway back to shore, she panicked and went underwater, pulling Mercer down with her.
Evans jumped back into the water and helped them until they could stand. “If he hadn’t been there, who knows?” Mercer told the Washington Post.
There was still one girl in the water. Cora Watson, 19, could not swim. She was gulping water, struggling to stay afloat. And scared.
“I heard Cora screaming ‘Help!’and I thought she was going to the dogs,” Caleb told WLOX in Biloxi.
“I just knew my last breath was coming,” Watson said. “My mind said, You’re slowly losing yourself.” She began to go under. Then, a jolt. “Corion had grabbed me.”
The three girls and Officer Mercer were taken to the hospital and released. They’re alive because Corion Evans risked his life to save them. They’re alive, says his mother, Marquita Evans, because Corion Evans broke his curfew.
But she’s not mad, she told the Post. “He had a good reason.”
4．According to paragraph 1, what can we know about the accident?
A．The three teenage girls were about to hang out when they dropped into the river.
B．The wrong navigation confused the driver and caused the accident.
C．The car drove about 20 feet from the land and stopped on the water.
D．The car crashed into the river while driving on a Moss Point, Mississippi, highway.
5．From the article, we can know that__________.
A．During the rescue, some alligators attacked them.
B．Evans saved the lives of the three girls and Officer Mercer.
C．The first two rescued girls can swim.
D．Seeing three girls who fell into the water, Evans called the police.
6．What is the meaning of the word underlined in paragraph 7?
A．Dying.
B．Dangerous.
C．Awkward.
D．Nervous.
7．What is Evans’ mother’s attitude towards this matter?
A．Indifferent.
B．Critical.
C．Proud.
D．Angry.

10.【2023届内蒙古赤峰市八校高三试题】
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Biking
Roll to new destinations with Nature Bound biking trips! We offer both road bike and mountain bike trips. On a typical beginner road biking trip, we will cover no more than 15 paved miles. On a mountain biking trip, we will cover no more than 5 trail miles.
Hiking & Backpacking
A typical beginner hiking trip includes a hike in and out of the woods lasting between 5-8 miles. A typical backpacking trip involves hiking about 5-10 miles into the woods while carrying all camping gear in backpacks, spending the night camping, and hiking 5-10 miles out of the woods the next day.
Rock Climbing
We offer two types of climbing — bouldering and top roping. Bouldering consists of free climbing shorter heights or boulders without the use of a rope. Top Rope Climbing involves climbing taller rock structures while connected to a rope that is attached to the ground.
• Please pre-register so that we know to expect you. Registration for trips is located in room 1050 of the Student Recreation and Activities Center.
• Pre-trip meetings are essential for all participants. Trip Leaders plan all aspects of the trip. They should make sure that participants know and understand the dangers associated with a specific trip at the end of the meetings. If a participant doesn’t attend a pre-trip meeting and doesn’t contact the Trip Leader prior to the pre-trip meetings, he will not be allowed to attend the trip.
1．Which is an overnight trip?
A．Biking. B．Hiking. C．Backpacking. D．Rock Climbing.
2．Why should participants attend the pre-trip meetings?
A．To know about the trip leader.
B．To meet with other participants.
C．To register in person for the trip.
D．To be aware of possible risks.
3．Which section of a school website is the text taken from?
A．Career development. B．Outdoor adventures.
C．Housing and residence. D．Academics and admission.
B
Shirley Raines makes the homeless community in Los Angeles’s skid row (贫民区) neighborhood feel human. She is the founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, a nonprofit that provides free food, clothing, hair, and makeup services to the homeless. And Shirley is now the CNN Hero of the Year.
In 1990, Raines’ 2-year-old son Demetrius passed away from accidental poisoning while at his grandma’s house. This event created a lot of pain for Shirley Raines. The pain lasted for many years. And she did not know what to do about it. She struggled to understand what her purpose was in life. Until one day...
Six years ago, Shirley visited skid row with a friend from church who asked her to volunteer. She met a lot of homeless people and realized how much help they needed. Not just in finding a home, but in finding themselves and their own worth and beauty.
Shirley started to volunteer each Saturday. As she got to know the homeless, they often praised her makeup, hair, and style. She started to offer to “make up” the homeless. They loved it, she loved it, they loved her and she loved them. She found purpose. So she started an outdoor beauty salon to serve the homeless, which took most of her spare time.
Raines started sharing her efforts on Instagram with photos and even live-streaming some of her events. Things took off. She formed her nonprofit Beauty 2 The Streetz, and her followers quickly began donating to grow Shirley’s impact. Her followers grew to over 200,000 people, including many beauty professionals such as licensed hairstylists, barbers, make-up artists. Many of them regularly donate money to keep the services rolling. Others donate their time to help Shirley serve the homeless.
Shirley’s boldness, courage, and desire to take action have led to making a real impact on people’s lives. And she also served as a role model and inspiration to others.
4．What do we know about Beauty 2 The Streetz?
A．It is formed by Shirley and other kind people.
B．It aims to serve the homeless in several ways.
C．It records some of Shirley’s photos and events.
D．It is a government organization that helps the homeless.
5．Which of the following is TRUE about Shirley?
A．She mainly helped the homeless make up.
B．Her son passed away from a traffic accident.
C．She just helped the homeless find their homes.
D．She regularly donated money to the homeless.
6．What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?
A．Shirley’s impact on her community.
B．The ways in which people help Shirley.
C．Why Shirley founded Beauty 2 The Streetz.
D．The growing impact of Beauty 2 The Streetz.
7．What good qualities does Shirley have?
A．Brave and smart. B．Devoted and independent.
C．Selfless and caring. D．Ambitious and determined.

11. 【2023届陕西省安康市高三三模试题】
Get Ready for Summer Series
Join the National Summer Learning Association Summer Bootcamp to gain tools and best practices to helpyouth thrive.Anyone who cares about summer learning is welcome!Leaders from schools,community-based programs, camps, libraries,outdoor education programs,and more. If you are working with youth during the summer months,you will benefit from these ideas and strategies.
Day 1-March 30
Session 1:1 p.m.-2 p.m.
We’ll explore the research and data telling us the current state of the academic,mental and physical health of children and families. With the data in hand,we’ll consider how to create strategies that meet this moment in time and help young people thrive.
Session 2:2 p.m.-3 p.m.
What’s known is that we need to think creatively and plan strategically to find and retain excellent staff that knows how to build relationships with young people. In this session, we’ll share tools and strategies to develop a strong workforce ready to make a difference this summer.
Day 2-March 31
Session 1:1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Let’s explore how to access the investments and ensure impact. We’ll consider how to leverage partnerships across sectors, including schools, community-based organizations, business and more to make the most of the investment of public funding.
Session 2:2 p.m.-3 p.m.
In this session, we’ll dive into programs that have proven strategies, tools and courses that can be applied in your summer learning program. We’ll talk about how to access and apply learning strategies that ensure children and youth enjoy their summer.
1．Who should attend the Summer Bootcamp?
A．Only the leaders from schools.
B．The young people who are thriving.
C．Whoever works with the youth in summer.
D．The students caring about summer vacation.
2．Which do you choose if you’re interested in the healthy issue?
A．Day 1-March 30 Session 1.
B．Day 1-March 30 Session 2.
C．Day 2-March 31 Session 1.
D．Day 2-March 31 Session 2.
3．Which aspect can you learn from Session 1 on March 31?
A．Physical and mental well-being.
B．The development of strong workforce.
C．The proven strategies, tools and courses.
D．The access to investment and its maximum impact.


12.【2023届陕西省咸阳市高三下学期三模英语试题】
The moonlight poured in through the windows, lighting the room. Oliver was sitting at the table, totally absorbed in his book. Oliver was a book fan. He read books whenever he could. Grandma Agnes felt sorry for Oliver when she heard him talk enthusiastically about the books he read because they were poor. She knew the money she gave him for lunch was spent on those books instead.
The next day, on the bus, Oliver was reading his storybook again when he heard a noise and raised his eyes. He saw the bus driver shouting at a blind older woman. She explained to the driver that her daughter was ill in hospital, and that she forgot to bring her purse. The driver mistakenly believed that she was making excuses to avoid paying the bus ticket! Knowing she wouldn’t be able to persuade the driver, the older woman was about to get off the bus, when Oliver stepped in.
“I’ll pay for her fare, sir!” he said. Then Oliver helped the blind older woman into the seat next to him and paid her fare. When he returned to his seat, the woman said to him, “Thank you, little kid, you have a sweet voice!”
“I’m a big boy! And my name is Oliver, ” Oliver said proudly. “I’m Mary,” the older woman introduced herself and expressed her gratitude for helping her. Although Oliver had planned to use the money to buy the next book in the series he was reading, he couldn’t bear to see Mary in trouble.
They had a chat before Oliver’s stop arrived. Oliver liked Mary because she reminded him of the person he loved deeply. When he talked with her, she listened to him with the same patience as Grandma Agnes.
4．Why did Grandma Agnes feel sorry for Oliver?
A．She was too poor to buy him books. B．She heard him talk about his lunch.
C．He spent too much time in reading. D．He cared little about on his health.
5．How did Oliver help the older woman on the bus?
A．By giving his seat. B．By shouting at the driver.
C．By talking with her. D．By buying her the ticket.
6．What can we learn about Oliver?
A．He is brave and moody. B．He is lucky and creative.
C．He is helpful and generous. D．He is kind and successful.
7．Who do you think Mary reminded Oliver of?
A．His Mum. B．His grandma. C．His sister. D．His patient.

13.【2023届陕西省榆林市高三三模试题】
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Welcome to Science on Sundays
Science on Sundays is a programme of free monthly science talks which always brings the latest discoveries in plant science, as well as research linked to the plant collection at the Botanic Garden, to the visitors in a 30-minute short period of time. The programme in April is about tulips(郁金香).
Introduction
Time: 2:30 pm on Sundays
Title: In Search of Wild Tulips
Objects: adults and children aged 12+
Speaker: Brett Wilson at University of Cambridge
Background Information
The planted tulips are a common sight in spring gardens around the world, but have you ever considered where wild tulips grow? The wild ancestors of our much-loved gardening varieties can mostly be found in the mountains and valleys of Central Asia, far from the Netherlands, where most tulips are grown and bred. At the Botanic Garden, we have a National Tulip Collection where we grow many wild species including plenty of species from Central Asia. Over the last four years, Brett Wilson has been using something learned from books and combining with fieldwork to understand the diversity of tulips, with a view of identifying which species are most at risk of extinction.
Come and listen to Brett speak about the research and the adventures that have occurred in our search to find and protect wild tulips in this remote corner of the world. These will be live face-to-face talks taking place in the Botanic Garden Classroom for those visitors with interest.
1．What do we know about Science on Sundays?
A．It focuses on plants.
B．It is a paid programme.
C．It appeals only to children.
D．It is a live broadcast on weekdays.
2．How does Brett Wilson understand tulips’ diversity?
A．By making assumptions.
B．By picking and collecting tulips.
C．By growing tulips in greenhouses.
D．By combining theory and practice.
3．What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?
A．To ask visitors to plant more tulips.
B．To call on visitors to listen to the talks.
C．To push visitors to take more botany classes.
D．To advise visitors to take adventure in remote areas.
B
What does a PhD student do? I am a PhD girl student being responsible for the tear where undergraduate and master students work together. They work on different aspects of my project and other projects in the team. I offer them advice and sort out issues they have. I also assist them with computer-aided design (CAD), programming, and teach them how to use some equipment, like 3D printers. Being in charge of the research group while working or my PhD is also a learning process for me. There is so much support from my supervisors and senior students. There is usually someone to turn to for help!
I start my day at 5 am. I will read some papers and work on my project before heading to the lab in the hospital at 11:00. This summer, our team consists of 40 students, so the lab is usually occupied when I get there. I will attend some meetings, meet with students, and then program or work on CAD．
The best part of my research work is the flexibility in that it involves both software and hardware development. Whenever I get stuck on the programming part, I will move onto CAD for a break. It does not require me to be attached to my screen at all times, which can be quite refreshing.
My project about the development of a robotic system impresses me a lot. A huge milestone for me is designing and developing my first model of a robot. It is quite satisfying to make progress and be reminded of the great potential my research has for improving the current medical treatment.
I think I can progress even further if I have more confidence in myself and ask others for help when I need it most. In my opinion, it doesn’t matter who you want to ask for help, because they may know more about the topic than you do. So, expose yourself to people in the roles you wish to be in and make lots of connections!
4．What does the author think of being responsible for the research group?
A．Troublesome.
B．Beneficial.
C．Effortless.
D．Casual.
5．What satisfies the author most in the study?
A．Reading some papers.
B．Freely choosing subjects.
C．Asking teachers for help.
D．Relaxing by switching work.
6．What does the author convey in paragraph 4?
A．Her pride in the research result.
B．The importance of teamwork in the research.
C．The difficulty of developing a robotic system.
D．Her confusion about designing a robot model.
7．What does the author want to tell us to do in the last paragraph?
A．Offer to help others.
B．Expose our abilities to others.
C．Turn to others for help when necessary.
D．Cooperate with other people as we wish.

14.【2023届四川省成都市第三次诊断试题】
Jeff Jensen, the business and Boy Scout leader, was in a dilemma and had painful damage in his leg and foot. He needed surgery, but he doubted whether he could afford it, even with insurance. “There’s nothing more depressing than seeing a bill for 24, 000 dollars and going. How much of this will my insurance cover and how much is mine to cover?” Jensen told WWAY-TV.
Luckily for Jensen, his doctor is Demetrio Aguila. The nerve specialist gives patients the option to pay for surgery through volunteer work. He founded an organization called M25 Program. “We can’t ignore the people in our own backyard,” Aguila told CBS. “We want to be able to offer hope to patients who have lost hope medically.”
Using an algorithm (算法), the clinic calculates community service hours based on the price of the surgery. In Jensen’s case, the $12, 000 operation equaled 560 hours of helping out at one of the local charitable organizations registered with the M25 Program.
Like 10 percent of Aguila’s patients, Jensen chose the community service. And because hundreds of hours of community service can seem difficult, Aguila, 50, not only lets others participate, he encourages it. “I had this hope that we would reawaken in our neighbors and in ourselves a sense of volunteerism,” he told CNN.
Jensen, whose surgery was completed in February 2020, was helped by more than 100 friends and strangers who volunteered at Orphan Grain Train, which donates food, clothing, and medicine nationally and globally.
Dave Harvey, founder of the homeless aid organization Least of My Brethren, is counted as one who is inspired by Aguila. “He is making things easier by sending volunteers our way!” he told KMTV in Omaha. “What a cool thing!”
4．What can a patient do if he can’t afford surgery according to the text?
A．Seek aid from social media. B．Raise money in the hospital.
C．Join in the voluntary service. D．Turn to the insurance company.
5．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A．People’s help. B．The M25 Program.
C．Community service. D．Medical assistance.
6．What’s Harvey’s attitude to Aguila?
A．Cautious. B．Concerned. C．Grateful. D．Doubtful.
7．Where is the text probably taken from?
A．A local newspaper. B．A medical journal.
C．A clinic advertisement. D．An insurance brochure.
C
Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula broke their record for most visitors in a year back in 2019, with over 3.2 million1 visitors. Recently, Mexico’s first long-distance hiking and cycling trail (步道) has been completed here, which will attract tourists from all over the world once more. The tourist attraction and trail, which goes through local cultural relics, will give visitors a wonderful glimpse into the incredible history to Maya’s history.
Considering that most tourists travel to Mexico, particularly Cancun, with the 5-star hotels and perfect beaches, getting them to visit the other history-filled areas isn’t always so easy, unless they happen to be history lovers.
But with the newly constructed Camino del Mayab, tourists can experience the rich Mayan culture, history, food, and civilization. The trail is a 68-mile journey that hopes to aid in bettering the lives of the 14 communities of Mayan descendants (后代) that live along the trail. The journey can take three days to cycle or five days to walk. Those on the journey will begin in the town of Merida, and then head to many abandoned haciendas, which remind you of Mayan labor. Along the trail, visitors can purchase handicrafts and taste the delicious food of the Yucatan and the Maya from local stores and restaurants.
All throughout the trail is also a jungle where various birds and other types of animals are found. The trail ends at the very top of the pyramid of Kulkulkan at Mayapán.
The Yucatan civilization collapsed during the 9th century and its people became slaves in the 15th century. Yet, the locals worked to keep their ancestral homes, animals, cities, foods and culture work for themselves, rather than being overrun by large hotel companies. In this way, the Yucatan civilization managed to remain strong in the region.
And whether you’re a lover of Mexico or not, or possibly one that enjoys these types of camino walks, the Camino del Mayab is definitely worth the time.
8．What is Camino del Mayab?
A．A perfect beach. B．A hiking and cycling trail.
C．A historical site. D．A newly constructed hotel.
9．What is the main purpose of the Camino del Mayab?
A．To protect tropical animals. B．To further promote local goods.
C．To help improve the lives of locals. D．To attract tourists to Mexico’s beaches.
10．How did the people in Yucatan keep their civilization strong?
A．By relying on natural resources. B．By engaging in regional trade.
C．By working with large companies. D．By sticking to their way of life.
11．Why does the author write this text?
A．To advocate donations. B．To introduce a new attraction.
C．To inform a newly-discovered site. D．To call for environmental protection.

15.【2023届四川省大数据精准教学联盟三联试题】
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Interactive Virtual Science Lab
What if you are home-schooled and your family can’t afford to build a lab at your home? These are realistic, interactive, virtual lab experiments that 9th-12th grade home-schooled students love and can perform from the convenience of home.
Subjects Options Offered:
1. Biology
2. Chemistry
3. Physics
How Does It Work?
A student is registered for one-week lab experiments that include:
·Daily 20-30 minute online class (each weekday for one week) with Greg Landry for instruction. This includes instruction on creating high quality lab reports and background instruction for each of the ten lab experiments we’ll conduct. Students can attend the live class or use the recording.
·Students will have a daily task (conduct two experiments in our interactive virtual lab and create two lab reports) to turn in.
·There are no supplies with our online lab experiments! Everything is done online in our interactive lab! With their mouse and keyboard, students follow a step-by-step “method” (also called “procedure”) to perform all the steps in the experiment.
·Students record all data from the experiment in their lab notebook and create a lab report which will be graded by Greg Landry and instructed for improvement.
About the instructor
Greg Landry is a 20-year experienced home-school dad and former college professor. He has taught several thousand home-schooled students for over 20 years.
Tuition
S390 for each student.
Questions?  Click Here to Contact Greg Landry.
1．For whom is this text written?
A．Adults crazy about science. B．Lab teachers giving lessons online.
C．Teachers for home-schooled students. D．Science-loving students learning at home.
2．What will students do if registered?
A．Finish one lab report each day. B．Operate all experiments on computer.
C．Prepare equipment before class begins. D．Finish tasks with data given by Greg Landry.
3．In which column of the website can you most probably find this text?
A．Advertisement. B．Computer. C．Education. D．Technology.
B
A foreigner from Luxembourg expanded the horizons of villagers in Zhadong, a village in Guangxi, across continents.
“The first time I came to Zhadong village, I was impressed by its natural beauty. The adobe (黏土) homes fit perfectly with the green environment,” recalls Hansen Nico Rene，a 63-year-old retired policeman. “But when we entered the houses, we found people were very poor.”
Before coming to Zhadong, Hansen had settled in Guangxi’s Hechi city for six years. What brought him to Zhadong was a notice for volunteers to aid the poverty relief campaign in March 2018.
In 2015, of some 600 residents in the village, over half lived under the national poverty line. At the time of Hansen’s first visit, there were still some parts of the village that were not accessible by road. “We first thought he was a tourist, as he was carrying a camera with him,” a local villager says. “But later, we learned he was a volunteer. He is always giving a hand to the villagers on their farms when he sees them. When visiting my home, he always helped with the farm chores.”
After the visits, Hansen suggested that the village use the land behind it to build a farm, and he also participated in the construction work himself. “It was a jungle. We brought electricity and water, and then we built a small farm. Now there are nearly 2,000 pigs and 200 cows. It is still growing,” Hansen says. Today, this farm brings an income of over 100,000 yuan to the villagers each year.
Under Hansen’s assistance, the village’s officials and other poverty relief workers developed featured industries, including cattle and sheep breeding and fruit planting. Their efforts paid off. By November 2020, the whole of Zhadong village had successfully wiped out poverty. Now local authorities are leading the villagers on a new journey to rural vitalization.
4．Why did Hansen come to Zhadong in 2018?
A．To appreciate the natural beauty. B．To launch a poverty relief campaign.
C．To help the villagers get rid of poverty. D．To expand his horizon across continents.
5．What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?
A．Hansen’s working principles. B．Hansen’s popularity in the village.
C．Hansen’s efforts to relieve poverty. D．Hansen’s financial aid to the villagers.
6．Which of the following best describes Hansen?
A．Modest and creative. B．Humorous and considerate.
C．Ambitious and helpful. D．Warmhearted and hardworking.
7．What will be probably talked about in the next paragraph?
A．The villagers’ appreciation for Hansen. B．Hansen’s future plan to relieve poverty.
C．The achievements of the featured industries. D．The villagers’ continuous efforts for well-being.

16. 【2023届四川省德阳市高三三诊试题】
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Booklist is a book-review magazine that has been published by the American Library Association for more than 100 years and is widely viewed as offering the most reliable reviews to help libraries decide what to buy and to help library patrons and students decide what to read, view, or listen to.
All the Lonely People. By Mike Gayle. 2021. Grand Central.
Eighty-two-year-old Hubert Bird is a Jamaican immigrant who has called Great Britain home for almost 60 years. To save his daughter from worry, he has created a fictional social life, but when she schedules a visit, he must rustle up some actual friends in this heartwarming story.
Last Chance Texaco. By Rickie Lee Jones. 2021. Grove.
Grammy-winning Rickie Lee Jones explains that her life has not been as polished as her music as she describes her rootless childhood as the granddaughter of vaudeville performers, struggles as a teenage runaway, battles with drugs, and devotion to creativity.
One Italian Summer. By Rebecca Serle. Read by Laurer Graham. 2022. 6.5 hr. Simon & Schuster Audio.
Graham’s pleasant voice immediately draws listeners into this time-travel novel in which a sorrowful daughter meet her recently late mother, in Italy, as she was many years ago.
A Retrospective. By Charles White. Ed. by Sarah Kelly Oehler and Esther Adler. 2018. Yale.
Charles White (1918-79), was fascinated by the illustrated books he read as a child at the Chicago Public Library and quickly demonstrated his own phenomenal artistic talent, ultimately creating unique and arresting portraits, monumental and masterful drawings that profoundly engage with Black history and the realities of African American life.
1．Who has got an award?
A．Mike Gayle. B．Rickie Lee Jones.
C．Rebecca Serle. D．Charles White.
2．What is a special feature of One Italian Summer?
A．A travel guide. B．A war story.
C．An audio book. D．An immigrant story.
3．Which can inspire artistic energy probably?
A．All the Lonely People. B．Last Chance Texaco.
C．One Italian Summer. D．A Retrospective.
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B
I was cutting up lettuce in the kitchen when I suddenly remembered watching a video about soaking the lettuce stub(残余部分)in water to grow a whole new vegetable. So I took out a wide-mouthed mug and placed the stub into it, gave it a little water, and placed it by the window.
On a snowy morning, I noticed the first sign. A first small leaf from its heart spread out. A tiny green flag of hope. Beaten, but not defeated. This lettuce was not done living! Within days, it was impossible to see the cuts where I had removed the leaves. The growth was explosive. And when I lifted the blossoming head out of the mug(大杯)，tiny root threads fell down, seeking for the earth. What is growing here? Lettuce or hope?
If I were a lettuce in a similar condition, I’d want to skeptically assess where I found myself before committing to full growth. Yet for this lettuce, my inadequate offering of water and a place by a window was enough for it to decide to reclaim itself again. It grew in a mug of water, in faith. This is the heart of this lettuce: alive, strong and fearless. It deserved a name. I decided to call it Monty.
Monty wanted to grow, as we all do. I think I gave him a little love and freedom. Those two ingredients were all he needed to return to himself. I see joy in this lettuce. The return to self is always an expression of joy, which is life itself. With the right ingredients, this is the tendency of all living things.
Monty still lives in a mug, but I’m going to transplant him outside. He deserves to become his full self. The only problem I see now is my capacity to support Monty. I hope I have enough of a green finger.
I’m surprised to find myself where I am. Maybe Monty is, too. I have the same choice as he does: give in and decay(腐败),or start again. The prospect of starting again is discouraging. But my lettuce-friend, Monty, leads the way. I can only hope to be as brave.
4．Why did the author soak the stub in water?
A．To hope that it would grow. B．To decorate the nice mug.
C．To conduct an experiment. D．To remove his bad mood.
5．What is the first sign of life in the author’s eyes?
A．The remaining stub. B．The small leaf.
C．The disappearing cuts. D．The tiny root threads.
6．How would the author feel if in the lettuce’s situation?
A．Hesitant. B．Fearless. C．Aimless. D．Annoyed
7．What can we learn from Monty?
A．Enjoying your own life to the fullest.
B．Believing in yourself when in trouble.
C．Never being afraid to restart yourself.
D．Giving freedom to the heart in a way.

17.【2023届四川省宜宾市高三三诊试题】
I came to love the way Morrie lit up when I entered the room. He did this for many people, I know, but it was his special talent to make each visitor feel the smile was unique.
“Ahhhh, it’s my buddy,” he would say when he saw me, in that foggy, high-pitched voice. And it didn’t stop with the greeting. When Morrie was with you, he was really with you. He looked at you straight in the eye, and he listened as if you were the only person in the world. How much better would people get along if their first encounter each day were like this instead of complaints from a waitress or a bus driver or a boss?
“I believe in being fully present,” Morrie said. “That means you should be with the person you’re with. When I’m talking to you now, Mitch, I try to keep focused only on what is going on between us. I am not thinking about something we said last week. I am not thinking of what’s coming up this Friday. I am not thinking about doing another Koppel show, or about what medications I’m taking.”
Morrie could spend every waking moment in self-pity, feeling his body for decay (腐烂), counting his breaths. So many people with far smaller problems are so self-absorbed, their eyes glaze over if you speak for more than thirty seconds. They already have something else in mind a friend to call, a fax to send, a lover they’re daydreaming about. They only snap back to full attention when you finish talking, at which point they say “Uh-huh”or “Yeah, really” and fake their way back to the moment.
“Part of the problem, Mitch, is that everyone is in such a hurry,” Morrie said. “People haven’t found meaning in their lives, so they’re running all the time looking for it. They think of the next car, the next house, the next job. Then they find those things are empty, too, and they keep running.”
24．What is about Morrie?
A．He likes smiling to others.
B．He likes critical thinking.
C．He is a man of many ideas.
D．He is a man of many words.
25．How do people usually react when someone is speaking to them?
A．They listen to others carefully.
B．They always talk about themselves.
C．They pay little attention to the conversation.
D．They complain to each other about life problems.
26．How does the writer find Morrie?
A．Serious. B．Lazy. C．Optimistic. D．Smart.
27．What does the story convey?
A．People focus on material possessions in life.
B．People had better cherish the present moment.
C．People should learn how to strike up a conversation.
D．People seek for the next thing to achieve happiness.

18.【2023届新疆维乌鲁木齐市三模试题】
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Highly-immersive (沉浸式的) tailored science tours in the UK
2-7 July 2023
Explore the science of London along the River Thames
Explore London’s notable sites of scientific interest and a few hidden attractions on an urban walking tour along the River Thames. Start at Kew Bridge and walk to the Thames Barrier during the day with exclusive talks in the evening from the New Scientist editors. You will never be far from the river as you experience a wide range of topics.
1-6 September 2023
The science history of Scotland: The enlightenment and beyond
Discover Edinburgh and Glasgow’s most famous scientific thinkers, and learn about their ideas. Enjoy expert talks and explore key sites from the Scottish Enlightenment, a period of incredible scientific and intellectual creativity in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Take part in walking seminars and enjoy several museum trips, as well as visits to two fantastic industrial sights, the Falkirk Wheel and the Whitelee Windlarm.
4-9 September 2023
Human origins:Pre-Historic Southwest England
Immerse yourself in the early human periods of the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages. Explore the prehistoric origins and evidence across Wiltshire and Dorset. Visit several National Trust, English Heritage and UNESCO listed sites including Stonehenge,Old Sarum, Avebury Circle and Maiden Castle and hear talks from the directors of the Wiltshire and Salisbury museums about their archaeology collections.
7-10 September 2023
The science of rewilding: Coombeshead, Devon, England
Rewilding is becoming a global phenomenon, and all about the native species that are being reintroduced to the British countryside.During this tour, there will be a small-group walking safari of the 400-acre rewilding site, a chance to see the animals in their breeding (繁殖) centre plus several opportunities to go beaver watching.
1．What will you do along the River Thames?
A．Talk with scientists. B．Learn prehistoric origins.
C．Visit scientific sites. D．Explore the city on a bus ride.
2．What is the right time for enjoying industrial wonders?
A．2-7 July. B．1-6 September.
C．4-9 September. D．7- 10 September.
3．What is the feature of The science of rewilding?
A．It attracts global attention.
B．It introduces foreign species.
C．It enables visitors to get close to wildlife.
D．It offers a chance to watch beaver breeding.
B
Growing up, I always heard people say work hard pays. I never really understood these words until I reached the age where my parents stopped giving me my monthly allowance and asked me to look for a job.
New Year is a season of good news for merrymakers and entrepreneurial (企业家的) characters. My childhood friend was one of the latter. Mike and I were two sides of the same coin. I was an introvert and a bookworm, while Mike was outgoing and a merrymaker. His added advantage over me was that he came from a family of entrepreneurs. Therefore, while I saw the festive season as another time to enjoy, he saw it as a perfect time to make money. Ironically, I needed this side of him, given my present predicament (困境).
Mike was not of the “work hard pays” school of thought but the “work smart” school. When I told him about my predicament, he saw a business partner. He confided ( 吐 露 ) in me about his business idea — making and selling festive decorations. Having noticed my disbelieving look, he told me he had researched and realized that only one shop sold festive decorations with exorbitant ( 过 高 的 ) price, which meant that there was room for competition. However, I reminded him starting a business, let alone competing with an established enterprise, required capital. He told me, “Not really. All we had to do was make some decorations ourselves.” Upon that, we made some special designs and hit the ground running.
News about our selling decorations spread like wildfire. Mike’s decision to publish brochures advertising our products was a genius marketing trick. Within three days, we had sold about 50 sets of decorations, and as they say, the rest is history.
My parents’ decision to stop my monthly allowance served to teach me the value of work. However, it was my entrepreneurial adventure with Mike that taught me that working smart is better than working hard.
4．What was the author’s present predicament?
A．Weak reading skills. B．Lack of financial support.
C．Poor communication ability. D．Awful relationship with parents.
5．What do the underlined words “hit the ground running” in paragraph 3 mean?
A．Set off immediately. B．Collected money eagerly.
C．Imagined the future merrily. D．Started the business successfully.
6．What is Mike’s marketing strategy?
A．Advertising their products widely.
B．Doing research in advance.
C．Designing delicate decorations.
D．Making decorations on their own.
7．What can we learn from the author’s story?
A．Smart work outweighs hard work.
B．Wisdom comes from hard work.
C．Working hard pays off.
D．Working smart starts with working hard.

19.【2023届浙江省温州市高三三模试题】
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Philip Guston Now, a major retrospective (回顾展) of Philip Guston (1913-1980), one of Ameriea’s greatest modern painters, presents the full scope of the artist’s 50-year career. Organized by the National Gallery of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Tate Modern and the Museum of Fine Arts, the exhibition is on view in these museums from March 2 through August 27, 2023.
Related programs offer both in-person, and virtual opportunities to get inspired by Philip’s art.
●Lectures
Introduction to the Exhibition
March 5, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Registration is required and opens on February 24, 2023, at noon on nga.gov/lectures.
Harry Cooper, head of National Gallery of Art, presents Philip Gaston’s life and work.
Philip Guston and the Mural Impulse
Spring 2023, date TBA (to be announced)
Registration is required and will be available at nga.gov/lectures.
This discussion is a unique chance to view one of Gaston’s largest murals (壁画), and to hear from scholars and artists who have considered his work. The program will be introduced by Kristen Fusselle, fine arts program manager at the General Services Administration.
·Workshops
Virtual Studio
July 26, 2023, 10:00 a.m.
Registration is required and will be available on nga.gov/community.
Join museum educators and artists in a virtual studio session inspired by the exhibition Philip Guston Now. Virtual
Studio is designed for anyone interested in making art, and we welcome participants of all skill levels.
1．How many museums will the exhibition be displayed in?
A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5.
2．When will Harry Cooper give an introduction to Philip Guston?
A．On July 26, 2023. B．On March 5, 2023.
C．On February 24, 2023. D．On August 27, 2023.
3．What do the related programs have in common?
A．They are available online. B．They need on-site registration.
C．Their times have been announced. D．They offer visitors hands-on experiences.

B
Recently I bought a book about signposts. Signposts aren’t very interesting, you’re thinking. Well, that, of course, depends on whether you happen to be lost! Ancient travelers would have been grateful for these when settlements were smaller and further apart. In winter, the ability to reach shelter for the night could be the difference between life and death.
One of the very earliest waymarks discovered is in Cumbria. Dating from Roman times, it had lain fallen until 1836, when a farmer ploughing his fields came across a sandstone shaft (碑文). There are other stone posts that have stood by roadsides for centuries. It wasn’tuntil 1697 that an act was passed declaring that guide-stones must be built.
This applied to remote parts of the country where there might be confusion as to which path led to the nearest market town. Later, with the appearance of the Royal Mail, the number rose still further. Nowadays many of these early road signs are designated (指定) as Listed Monuments.
“How times change!” Lucy, an enthusiastic walker, to whom I loaned the book,exclaimed.
“I suppose now we all rely far more upon mobile phones to guide us.”
“Yet they aren’tperfect. Whenever I go out, I prefer a map. I never have to worry about running out of battery.” “T’m always grateful to whoever is placing way-markers along the route,” she added,“I suppose that however sure we are, a little outside confirmation is always welcome.”
Lucy is quite right there. Life itself can offer us a great many choices of path, and sometimes it isn’t easy to know if we’ve chosen the best one.
Perhaps when it comes to gratitude, we should also include thanks for those people who appear in our lives when we most need them — either giving us gentle warning that we might be heading in the wrong direction, or reassurance that we are on the right track. After all, we’d be lost without them!
4．What does the underlined word “these ” in the first paragraph refer to?
A．Signposts. B．Abilities. C．Settlements. D．Shelters.
5．What contributed to the initial spread of signposts?
A．The market trade. B．The act passed in 1697.
C．The discovery of the sandstone. D．The appearance of the Loyal Mail.
6．What does Lucy think of signposts?
A．Popular. B．Outdated. C．Imperfect. D．Helpful.
7．What does the author learn from signposts?
A．To choose right tracks. B．To live a colorful life.
C．To have a grateful mind. D．To offer practical choices.

20.【山东省聊城市2023年高三三检试题】
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The Most Popular National Parks in the U.S.
Famously called“America’s best idea”by the novelist and historian Wallace Stegner, the U.S.National Park System offers families a wonderfully affordable way to visit America’s most popular and beautiful landscapes.
Hot Springs National Park
This national park is unique because it’s more of an urban park than a distant wilderness. Located right next to the city of Hot Springs, this is also the country’s smallest national park, covering 5,550 acres. The main attractions here are the historic bathhouses and hot springs that the park was established to protect.
Acadia National Park
This park on the Maine Coast is home to various plants and animals and the tallest mountain on the Atlantic Coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike rock peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the coastal scenery.
Shenandoah National Park
Occupied by settlers for at least 100 years, it covers 200,000 acres of Virginia wilderness. The 105-mile Skyline Drive traces the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers many jumping-off points to see the beauty of this park. Beyond the scenic drive, you can explore the park’s many offerings through hiking, biking, and horseback riding,
Indiana Dunes National Park
Stretching along 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and covering more than 15,000 acres, this Midwestern park is ideal for relaxing on a beach, hiking the 50 miles of trails,and exploring the diverse ecosystem. The sands are the main attraction with rare plants, and various birds. The national park is free to visit.
1．What is typical of Hot Springs National Park?
A．It seems like a city park.
B．It is located in the suburb.
C．It isn’t a faraway wilderness.
D．It is the city’s largest national park.
2．What can you do in Shenandoah National Park?
A．Talk about its history with settlers.
B．Record the beauty of this park.
C．Ride a horse to explore its beauty.
D．Enjoy the park’s coastal scenery.
3．Which of the following parks can you visit free of charge?
A．Acadia National Park.
B．Hot Springs National Park.
C．Shenandoah National Park.
D．Indiana Dunes National Park.
B
I was picking through coat pockets and madly shaking all my old purses and wallets. I was looking for pennies, quarters — anything that would help me make it to the end of the week. It sure was feeling heavy.
A hopeless girl in her twenties,I was a single parent, with a one-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter.
Life consisted of ups and downs. One year, I was having baby showers and taking vacations in the mountains of Tennessee. The next, I was searching around my small, two-bedroom apartment collecting loose change to buy food and gas. Suddenly, I found myself becoming poor, and it was hard.
I’ll never forget the joy of finding one penny during my hunt, then two, then fifteen, and then twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-six. Every time I found one, I felt excited. Looking back now, I see that it was somewhat ironic (讽刺的) because I had looked down on pennies at one point in my life.
I sat in my bedroom that night and sorted all the change from my hour-long quest. I smiled and made jokes with my daughter while we packed our pennies. Her brother joyfully bounced up and down in his bouncer. They had no idea how many nights I would cry with my face buried in the pillows, wondering how I would keep a roof over their heads, lights on in the house, and food on the table.
I remember those days like they were yesterday, but I don’t remember them with sadness. I remember them intentionally because I promised myself that if I were ever to escape the pains of poverty, I would never forget the value of a penny.
I’ve kept that promise, too.
4．Why did the author shake her old purses?
A．To look for money to pay for their expense. B．To purchase something for her children.
C．To make money at the end of the week. D．To put them into her coat pockets.
5．What do we know about the author?
A．She could make ends meet. B．She often lived a hard life.
C．She was once living well. D．She enjoyed her family life.
6．What is the author’s promise?
A．To help others little by little. B．To find great value in little things.
C．To bring happiness to her children. D．To forget the sad days intentionally.
7．What does this text want to convey?
A．It’s no use crying over spilt milk.
B．We should repair the house before it rains.
C．Each family has its own happiness and unhappiness.
D．One penny is the small seed from which fortunes spring.