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2021-2022学年普通高中高三第一次教学质量检测
英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，务必在答题卷规定的地方填写自己的姓名、考号和座位号。
2.答第I卷时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；答第II卷时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卷上书写，要求字体工整，笔迹清晰。在指定的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
3.满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷(选择题，共100分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is Peter like?
A. He is strange. B. He is excellent. C. He is lucky.
2. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Have a wedding. B. Help with the wedding. C. Attend the wedding.
3. What are the speakers talking about?
A. The woman's appearance. B. The woman's school. C. The latest fashion.
4. How much will the man pay?
A. $5. B. $10. C. $15.
5. Where is Jennifer working now?
A. In a hospital. B. In a college. C. In a drug store.
第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Experienced drivers. B. A terrible car accident. C. Safe driving on the road.
7. When does the woman feel nervous?
A. A car cuts in at will. B. A car is close behind her car. CA car turns without turn signals.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does Amanda want to spend her summer holiday?
A. In Beijing. B. In New York C. In London.
9. What does Amanda's mother want her to do?
A. Learn about Chinese culture.
B. Look after her grandmother.
C. Offer some help on the farm.
10. Who did the man plan to go to London with?
A. His friends. B. His mother. C. His grandmother.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。
11. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a car shop. B. In a car company. C. In a car race.
12. What kind of car is Schumacher driving?
A. Ferrari 248F1. B. Ferrari 284F1. C. Maserati 248F1.
13. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The man is a boss of a big car company.
B. The mans company only sells Ferrari sports cars.
C. The man has chances to meet famous racing drivers.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至16题。
14. What does the woman want to do?
A. Go hiking. B. Go shopping. C. Watch TV.
15. What will the speakers probably do first at Golden Temple?
A. Ride horses. B. Go hiking. C. Have a picnic.
16. What is the man's favorite food?
A. Chicken salad. B. Hot dog. C. Fruit.
听下面一段对话，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker ask the audience to do?
A. Sit in their seats quickly.
B. Show their tickets to the staff.
C. Turn down the sound on their phones.
18. What is allowed to take into the theater?
A. Popcorn. B. Water. C. Food.
19. How long is the break?
A. 5 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 15 minutes.
20. How will the audience know when the break is over?
A. A bell will ring. B. It will end at three o'clock. C. People in red jackets will tell them.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Nothing beats live music, but the venue(聚会地点)makes a difference. When you're able to score tickets to an incredible concert in an incredible place, you won't forget the experience. Here are some of the most beautiful music venues from around the world. If you haven't been to any of these, you've got some traveling to do.
Red Rocks, Morrison, the United States
Red Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United States. At 6, 450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks is a geologically formed natural stage. Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands. If you're into the blues and jazz, you'll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.
Meet Factory, Prague, Czech Republic
Smallest venues on this list, Meet Factory is an art gallery, theater, and music venue. The venue only accommodates 1,000 people, so you won't see any huge names come through. Still, it's a great place to see up-and-coming local acts, and if you've got an eye for contemporary art, you'll love your time here.
Arena of Nimes, Nimes, France
Originally built around A. D. 70, the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers with an interesting question: Should they enjoy the music, or marvel at the architecture? The Arena is, after all, one of the world's best-preserved Roman theaters. Many major touring acts plan stops at the Arena of Nimes, especially during the venues annual festival.
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
The Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most famous performing venues. It's also one of the most distinctive buildings in Sydney, thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzon. It hosts about 40 events per week, so whether you re into jazz, rock, classical music, or opera, you'll find something to watch.
21. Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?’
A. At Meet Factory. B. At Red Rocks.
C. At Arena of Nimes. D. At Sydney Opera House.
22. What is special about Meet Factory?
A. It enjoys breathtaking scenery. B. It is famous for contemporary music.
C. It is the largest venue of all. D. It hosts both musical and artistic events. ”
23. What do the listed music venues have in common?
A. They have a long history. B. They are built near the sea.
C. They are beautiful tourist attractions. D. They accommodate thousands of people.
B
In the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, a 48-year-old Egyptian athlete, Hamadtou, makes a great impression on a lot of people.
Holding the bat in his mouth, the para-table tennis champion attracts the audience by throwing the ball up high with his right foot. Sinking through the air, the little white ball meets his bat and comes out like a bullet with a powerful spin.
Hamadtou's performance moves millions of people. Comments and praise on him flood from all over the world, with about 300 million messages on different social media.
Hamadtou was a carpenter. He lost his two arms by falling down the railway platform on his way home. But it didn't change his love for table tennis.
Starting at 13, Hamadtou spent years working hard to perfect his game. Initially, he tried different ways to hold the bat, including holding it under his armpit, before deciding to handle it with his mouth.
In 2011, he got the second place in the African Table Tennis Games for the disabled. Deeply touched by Hamadtou, Chairman of International Table Tennis Federation' invited him to participate in the World Table Tennis Championship as a guest of honor in2014. In the competition, Hamadtou played games with some world-famous athletes like Ma Long. Later Hamadtou took part in the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
"It was quite difficult playing table tennis after the accident, "Hamadtou recalled. "I had to practice hard for three years on a daily basis. In the beginning, people was amazed and surprised seeing me playing. Then they encouraged and supported me a lot."
"I believe that nothing is impossible, as long as you work hard," added Hamadtou. "This is the message I would like to send to people."
One of the comments of a netizen goes "We are very proud of his will, perseverance and determination."
24. What is special when Hamadtou plays table tennis?
A. Serving the ball with his foot. B. Spinning the ball with his head.
C. Holding the bat with his armpit. D. Throwing the ball with his hand.
25. What do we know about Hamadtou?
A. He was born with no arms. B. He was interested in art works.
C. He has a great talent for table tennis. D. He perfects his skills with hard work.
26. What is the attitude of netizens towards Hamadtou?
A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Indifferent D. Neutral
27. What spirit can we learn from Hamadtou?
A. Facing the unknown with hope. B. Living with dignity and gratitude.
C. Always being confident and competitive. D. Trying one's best and never giving up.
C
Concrete is the world's most consumed material after water. Because it already surrounds us in the built environment, researchers have been exploring the idea of using concrete to store electricity-turning buildings into giant batteries. The idea has been gaining ground as we have come to increasingly rely on renewable energy from the wind and sun: rechargeable batteries are necessary when the breeze dies down or darkness falls.
Experimental concrete batteries have only managed to hold a small part of what a traditional battery does. But one team now reports in Buildings that it has developed a rechargeable original model that could represent a more than 900 percent increase in stored charge, compared with earlier attempts.
A live-in concrete battery might sound unlikely. Still," you can make a battery out of a potato," notes Aimee Byrne. In a future where sustainability(可持续性)is key, she likes the idea of buildings that avoid waste by providing shelter and powering electronics.
Although the new design stores more than 10 times as much power as earlier attempts, it still has a long way to go:200 square meters of it "can provide about 8 percent of the daily electricity consumption" of a typical U.S. home, Zhang says.
This is not enough to compete with today's rechargeable devices. "We're getting milliamps(毫安)out of concrete batteries-were not getting amps(安培)," Byrne says. "We're getting hours as opposed to days of charge." But she adds that "concrete batteries are completely in their childhood, compared to other battery designs." The earliest batteries were simple and bulky. Researchers experimented with new materials and designs for more than a century to develop today's small devices. Byrne suggests concrete-based energy storage could undergo a similar evolution." The whole idea is that we're looking far into the future," she says. "We're playing the long game with it."
28. What can we infer about the concrete batteries?
A. They become increasingly renewable. B. They are the most consumed batteries.
C. They will replace energy from the wind and sun. D. They are being developed by researchers.
29. Why does Byrne mention a battery out of a potato?
A. To show it is easy to build concrete batteries.
B. To argue it is possible to develop concrete batteries.
C. To make her statement more interesting.
D. To call on people to protect the environment.
30. What does the underlined word "bulky" in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. cheap B. heavy C. efficient D. small
31. What does Byrne think of concrete batteries?
A. They have a long way to go. B. They are simple and bulky.
C. They have a doubtful future. D. They beat today's rechargeable devices.
D
It's clear that hiking-and any other physical activity-can reduce stress and anxiety. But there's something about being in nature that may expand those effects. Scientists are beginning to find evidence that being in nature greatly influences our brains and our behavior, helping us to reduce anxiety and stress, and increasing our creativity and our ability to connect with other people.
In one recent experiment conducted in Japan, participants were asked to walk either in a forest or in an urban center(taking walks of equal length and difficulty) while having their heart rate variability(可变性), heart rate, and blood pressure measured. The participants also filled out questionnaires about their moods, stress levels, and other psychological measures.
Results showed that those who walked in forests had apparently lower heart rates and higher heart rate variability, indicating more relaxation and less stress, and reported better moods and less anxiety, than those who walked in urban settings. The researchers concluded, that there's something about being in nature that has a beneficial effect on stress reduction, above and beyond what exercise alone might have produced.
In another study, researchers in Finland found that urban people who walked for as little as 20 minutes through an urban park or woodland reported more stress relief than those who walked in a city center.
The reasons for this effect are unclear, but scientists believe that we evolve to be more relaxed in natural spaces. In a now-classic laboratory experiment by Roger Ulrich of Texas A&M University, participants who first viewed a stress-causing movie, and were then exposed to color/sound videotapes describing natural scenes, showed much quicker and more complete recovery from stress than those who’d been exposed to videos of urban settings.
These studies and others provide evidence that being in natural spaces-or even just looking out of a window onto a natural scene-somehow helps us become calm and relieves stress.
32. How did the researchers in Japan make their discovery?
A. By referring to a former study. B. By conducting tests in the laboratory.
C. By experimenting and making a comparison. D. By studying examples and analyzing causes.
33. What is the best way to reduce stress according to the text?
A. Doing exercise in the gym. B. Walking in a city park.
C. Wandering along city streets. D. Watching a classic movie.
34. Why did Roger Ulrich show the participants a movie in his experiment?
A. To make them under pressure. B. To find reasons for nature's effect.
C. To help them relax their minds. D. To lead to faster recovery from stress.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Stress Comes from Urban Settings B. Being in Nature Decreases Stress
C. Why Nature Can Relieve Our Stress D. How We Are Affected by Natural Scenes
第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Failure is probably the most exhausting experience one ever has. There is nothing more tiring than not succeeding.
We experience this' tiredness in two ways: start-up fatigue(疲惫)and performance fatigue. In the former case, we keep putting off a task because it is either too boring or too difficult. 36
Such start-up fatigue is very real, even if not actually physical. The solution is obvious though perhaps not easy to apply: always handle the most difficult job first. 37 Using my own rule, I determined to write them in alphabetical(字母)order and I always started the day's work with the difficult task of essay-writing. Experience proved that the rule works.
38 Its difficulties appear so great that we fail again and again. In such a situation, I work as hard as I can and then let the unconscious take over. When planning Encyclopedia Britannica, I had to create a table of contents. Nothing like this had ever been done before so that my fatigue became almost unbearable. I tried to convince myself that the trouble was with the problem itself, not with me. 39 An hour later, I woke up suddenly with the solution which had come up in my unconscious mind and proved correct at every step.
40 Success was now as exciting as failure had been depressing. Human beings, I believe, must try to succeed. Success, then, means never feeling tired.
A. Feeling relieved, I sat back in an easy chair and fell asleep.
B. Hard as I worked as before, I felt no fatigue.
C. This feeling finally weighed me down.
D. Performance fatigue is more difficult to handle.
E. And the longer we delay it, the more tired we feel.
F. I racked my brains day and night and wrote the essays desperately.
G. I once was asked to write quite a lot of essays on some famous authors.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In Brazzaville, where art stalls can be found everywhere, local artist Andre N'Kitengue finds his inner peace on canvas in spite of traffic noise. At his 41 studio, Andre starts his day as usual in front of his paint stand. Unlike other artists who see silence and 42 during making art, he 43 to take the inspiration from the 44 street. "The noise here actually gives me the strength to stay 45 ." he says.
Though coloring his canvas and dealing with 46 are his bread and butter, Andre insists that he is always an artist, not a businessman, as he 47 a sense of responsibility for his local community. With cases rising in Africa, he now 48 paintings that serve as prevention 49 for local community. "As cars pass by my studio, drivers and passengers would be able to see my 50 about the virus and be aware of the fact that the pandemic is not over yet," he says. He 51 that it is in this hard time that we need to stay 52 and that by 53 the real life, he wants to 54 the image of his country to the world.
"Brazzaville is an artistic city because of its unique history and we need to pass it on to our younger generations," he says. Andre is also an active teacher who 55 students during school vacations. 56 , Elvis, Andre's son, is on his way to becoming a professional like his father. Impressive 57 keep coming out of this father-son studio.
Andre is 58 to see that more Chinese visitors and artists have 59 here. He says he is looking forward to the 60 of the artists from two countries.
41. A. new B. old C. indoor D. outdoor
42. A. darkness B. light C. loneliness D. space
43. A. prefers B. regrets C. promises D. refuses
44. A. narrow B. lively C. commercial D. quiet
45. A. creative B. positive C. professional D. smart
46. A. dealers B. buyers C. artists D. fans
47. A. carries B. imagines C. builds D. lacks
48. A. refers to B. stands by C. focuses on D. gives up
49. A. systems B. designs C. effects D. reminders
50. A. studios B. investigations C. paintings D. reports
51. A. replies B. introduces C. compares D. adds
52. A. depressed B. awake C. united D. alive
53. A. living B. drawing C. filming D. studying
54. A. present B. explain C. offer D. express
55. A. relies on B. calls at C. brings up D. takes in
56. A. Meanwhile B. Eventually C. However D. Actually
57. A. performances B. pieces C. interviews D. stories
58. A. terrified B. embarrassed C. surprised D. confused
59. A. failed B. worked C. existed D. arrived
60. A. contribution B. cooperation C. preparation D. education
第II卷(非选择题，共50分)
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Can red TV dramas awaken a strong desire in young people 61 (learn) about China's revolutionary history? The answer is yes. Chinese TV drama Awakening Age, which narrates the story of how the Communist Party of China(CPC) was founded in 1921, ended several months ago, but it remains a hot topic on social media, 62 discussion shows that it has played a positive role in educating young people about China's revolutionary history.
The TV series 63 (celebrate) this year's 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC has won high praise online. The stories of the young people in the drama-who devoted everything, even their lives, 64 the revolution-have touched a large number of viewers. The storytelling in the show has also been applauded by viewers for successfully showing the 65 (deep) of the CPC's history and spirit, as well as the warmth of China and every family in the country.
Many audiences 66 (inspire) to find background information about the series and commented that this is their first time to 67 (voluntary) learn the history about the founding of the Party and the country. "I read many of Lu Xun's novels such as A Madman's Diary when I was in elementary school, but I couldn't understand why he wrote them or the angry feelings hidden in the characters. After watching the drama, I read these novels again and found that I can now understand 68 they wanted to convey to readers," said Li Lin, 69 18-year-old viewer.
Some school teachers 70 (show) video clips(片段)from the series in classes to arouse students' interest in the time period and help them learn more about history since the drama came out. A junior high school teacher from Taiyuan, in north China's Shanxi Province, said that this has proven effective as some students told her after class that the show had left a strong impression on them.
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
When I was a little kid, I dreamed of keeping on a dog. My parents disagreed, saying that I was too young that I couldn't take care of myself, let alone a dog. I didn't give up. Instead, I tried to be independence and often helped with housework. A few month later, my parents found that I had become considerate than before. They finally approve of my request. On my eight birthday, they bought me a lovely dog as the gift. Followed my parents' directions, I've learned how to raise the dog. I still miss those days that we accompanied each other.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假如你是李华，你校英语俱乐部举办英文演讲比赛。请你以“How to Prepare Yourself for Senior Three School Life？”为题，发表一篇英文演讲来激励高三的同学们。
1)树立目标；
2)学习方面(自拟两个要点)；
3)生活方面；
4)发出号召。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
2021-2022学年普通高中高三第一次教学质量检测
英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，务必在答题卷规定的地方填写自己的姓名、考号和座位号。
2.答第I卷时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；答第II卷时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卷上书写，要求字体工整，笔迹清晰。在指定的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
3.满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷(选择题，共100分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is Peter like?
A. He is strange. B. He is excellent. C. He is lucky.
2. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Have a wedding. B. Help with the wedding. C. Attend the wedding.
3. What are the speakers talking about?
A. The woman's appearance. B. The woman's school. C. The latest fashion.
4. How much will the man pay?
A. $5. B. $10. C. $15.
5. Where is Jennifer working now?
A. In a hospital. B. In a college. C. In a drug store.
第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Experienced drivers. B. A terrible car accident. C. Safe driving on the road.
7. When does the woman feel nervous?
A. A car cuts in at will. B. A car is close behind her car. CA car turns without turn signals.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does Amanda want to spend her summer holiday?
A. In Beijing. B. In New York C. In London.
9. What does Amanda's mother want her to do?
A. Learn about Chinese culture.
B. Look after her grandmother.
C. Offer some help on the farm.
10. Who did the man plan to go to London with?
A. His friends. B. His mother. C. His grandmother.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。
11. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a car shop. B. In a car company. C. In a car race.
12. What kind of car is Schumacher driving?
A. Ferrari 248F1. B. Ferrari 284F1. C. Maserati 248F1.
13. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The man is a boss of a big car company.
B. The mans company only sells Ferrari sports cars.
C. The man has chances to meet famous racing drivers.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至16题。
14. What does the woman want to do?
A. Go hiking. B. Go shopping. C. Watch TV.
15. What will the speakers probably do first at Golden Temple?
A. Ride horses. B. Go hiking. C. Have a picnic.
16. What is the man's favorite food?
A. Chicken salad. B. Hot dog. C. Fruit.
听下面一段对话，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker ask the audience to do?
A. Sit in their seats quickly.
B. Show their tickets to the staff.
C. Turn down the sound on their phones.
18. What is allowed to take into the theater?
A. Popcorn. B. Water. C. Food.
19. How long is the break?
A. 5 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 15 minutes.
20. How will the audience know when the break is over?
A. A bell will ring. B. It will end at three o'clock. C. People in red jackets will tell them.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Nothing beats live music, but the venue(聚会地点)makes a difference. When you're able to score tickets to an incredible concert in an incredible place, you won't forget the experience. Here are some of the most beautiful music venues from around the world. If you haven't been to any of these, you've got some traveling to do.
Red Rocks, Morrison, the United States
Red Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United States. At 6, 450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks is a geologically formed natural stage. Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands. If you're into the blues and jazz, you'll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.
Meet Factory, Prague, Czech Republic
Smallest venues on this list, Meet Factory is an art gallery, theater, and music venue. The venue only accommodates 1,000 people, so you won't see any huge names come through. Still, it's a great place to see up-and-coming local acts, and if you've got an eye for contemporary art, you'll love your time here.
Arena of Nimes, Nimes, France
Originally built around A. D. 70, the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers with an interesting question: Should they enjoy the music, or marvel at the architecture? The Arena is, after all, one of the world's best-preserved Roman theaters. Many major touring acts plan stops at the Arena of Nimes, especially during the venues annual festival.
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
The Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most famous performing venues. It's also one of the most distinctive buildings in Sydney, thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzon. It hosts about 40 events per week, so whether you re into jazz, rock, classical music, or opera, you'll find something to watch.
21. Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?’
A. At Meet Factory. B. At Red Rocks.
C. At Arena of Nimes. D. At Sydney Opera House.
22. What is special about Meet Factory?
A. It enjoys breathtaking scenery. B. It is famous for contemporary music.
C. It is the largest venue of all. D. It hosts both musical and artistic events. ”
23. What do the listed music venues have in common?
A. They have a long history. B. They are built near the sea.
C. They are beautiful tourist attractions. D. They accommodate thousands of people.
B
In the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, a 48-year-old Egyptian athlete, Hamadtou, makes a great impression on a lot of people.
Holding the bat in his mouth, the para-table tennis champion attracts the audience by throwing the ball up high with his right foot. Sinking through the air, the little white ball meets his bat and comes out like a bullet with a powerful spin.
Hamadtou's performance moves millions of people. Comments and praise on him flood from all over the world, with about 300 million messages on different social media.
Hamadtou was a carpenter. He lost his two arms by falling down the railway platform on his way home. But it didn't change his love for table tennis.
Starting at 13, Hamadtou spent years working hard to perfect his game. Initially, he tried different ways to hold the bat, including holding it under his armpit, before deciding to handle it with his mouth.
In 2011, he got the second place in the African Table Tennis Games for the disabled. Deeply touched by Hamadtou, Chairman of International Table Tennis Federation' invited him to participate in the World Table Tennis Championship as a guest of honor in2014. In the competition, Hamadtou played games with some world-famous athletes like Ma Long. Later Hamadtou took part in the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
"It was quite difficult playing table tennis after the accident, "Hamadtou recalled. "I had to practice hard for three years on a daily basis. In the beginning, people was amazed and surprised seeing me playing. Then they encouraged and supported me a lot."
"I believe that nothing is impossible, as long as you work hard," added Hamadtou. "This is the message I would like to send to people."
One of the comments of a netizen goes "We are very proud of his will, perseverance and determination."
24. What is special when Hamadtou plays table tennis?
A. Serving the ball with his foot. B. Spinning the ball with his head.
C. Holding the bat with his armpit. D. Throwing the ball with his hand.
25. What do we know about Hamadtou?
A. He was born with no arms. B. He was interested in art works.
C. He has a great talent for table tennis. D. He perfects his skills with hard work.
26. What is the attitude of netizens towards Hamadtou?
A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Indifferent D. Neutral
27. What spirit can we learn from Hamadtou?
A. Facing the unknown with hope. B. Living with dignity and gratitude.
C. Always being confident and competitive. D. Trying one's best and never giving up.
C
Concrete is the world's most consumed material after water. Because it already surrounds us in the built environment, researchers have been exploring the idea of using concrete to store electricity-turning buildings into giant batteries. The idea has been gaining ground as we have come to increasingly rely on renewable energy from the wind and sun: rechargeable batteries are necessary when the breeze dies down or darkness falls.
Experimental concrete batteries have only managed to hold a small part of what a traditional battery does. But one team now reports in Buildings that it has developed a rechargeable original model that could represent a more than 900 percent increase in stored charge, compared with earlier attempts.
A live-in concrete battery might sound unlikely. Still," you can make a battery out of a potato," notes Aimee Byrne. In a future where sustainability(可持续性)is key, she likes the idea of buildings that avoid waste by providing shelter and powering electronics.
Although the new design stores more than 10 times as much power as earlier attempts, it still has a long way to go:200 square meters of it "can provide about 8 percent of the daily electricity consumption" of a typical U.S. home, Zhang says.
This is not enough to compete with today's rechargeable devices. "We're getting milliamps(毫安)out of concrete batteries-were not getting amps(安培)," Byrne says. "We're getting hours as opposed to days of charge." But she adds that "concrete batteries are completely in their childhood, compared to other battery designs." The earliest batteries were simple and bulky. Researchers experimented with new materials and designs for more than a century to develop today's small devices. Byrne suggests concrete-based energy storage could undergo a similar evolution." The whole idea is that we're looking far into the future," she says. "We're playing the long game with it."
28. What can we infer about the concrete batteries?
A. They become increasingly renewable. B. They are the most consumed batteries.
C. They will replace energy from the wind and sun. D. They are being developed by researchers.
29. Why does Byrne mention a battery out of a potato?
A. To show it is easy to build concrete batteries.
B. To argue it is possible to develop concrete batteries.
C. To make her statement more interesting.
D. To call on people to protect the environment.
30. What does the underlined word "bulky" in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. cheap B. heavy C. efficient D. small
31. What does Byrne think of concrete batteries?
A. They have a long way to go. B. They are simple and bulky.
C. They have a doubtful future. D. They beat today's rechargeable devices.
D
It's clear that hiking-and any other physical activity-can reduce stress and anxiety. But there's something about being in nature that may expand those effects. Scientists are beginning to find evidence that being in nature greatly influences our brains and our behavior, helping us to reduce anxiety and stress, and increasing our creativity and our ability to connect with other people.
In one recent experiment conducted in Japan, participants were asked to walk either in a forest or in an urban center(taking walks of equal length and difficulty) while having their heart rate variability(可变性), heart rate, and blood pressure measured. The participants also filled out questionnaires about their moods, stress levels, and other psychological measures.
Results showed that those who walked in forests had apparently lower heart rates and higher heart rate variability, indicating more relaxation and less stress, and reported better moods and less anxiety, than those who walked in urban settings. The researchers concluded, that there's something about being in nature that has a beneficial effect on stress reduction, above and beyond what exercise alone might have produced.
In another study, researchers in Finland found that urban people who walked for as little as 20 minutes through an urban park or woodland reported more stress relief than those who walked in a city center.
The reasons for this effect are unclear, but scientists believe that we evolve to be more relaxed in natural spaces. In a now-classic laboratory experiment by Roger Ulrich of Texas A&M University, participants who first viewed a stress-causing movie, and were then exposed to color/sound videotapes describing natural scenes, showed much quicker and more complete recovery from stress than those who’d been exposed to videos of urban settings.
These studies and others provide evidence that being in natural spaces-or even just looking out of a window onto a natural scene-somehow helps us become calm and relieves stress.
32. How did the researchers in Japan make their discovery?
A. By referring to a former study. B. By conducting tests in the laboratory.
C. By experimenting and making a comparison. D. By studying examples and analyzing causes.
33. What is the best way to reduce stress according to the text?
A. Doing exercise in the gym. B. Walking in a city park.
C. Wandering along city streets. D. Watching a classic movie.
34. Why did Roger Ulrich show the participants a movie in his experiment?
A. To make them under pressure. B. To find reasons for nature's effect.
C. To help them relax their minds. D. To lead to faster recovery from stress.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Stress Comes from Urban Settings B. Being in Nature Decreases Stress
C. Why Nature Can Relieve Our Stress D. How We Are Affected by Natural Scenes
第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Failure is probably the most exhausting experience one ever has. There is nothing more tiring than not succeeding.
We experience this' tiredness in two ways: start-up fatigue(疲惫)and performance fatigue. In the former case, we keep putting off a task because it is either too boring or too difficult. 36
Such start-up fatigue is very real, even if not actually physical. The solution is obvious though perhaps not easy to apply: always handle the most difficult job first. 37 Using my own rule, I determined to write them in alphabetical(字母)order and I always started the day's work with the difficult task of essay-writing. Experience proved that the rule works.
38 Its difficulties appear so great that we fail again and again. In such a situation, I work as hard as I can and then let the unconscious take over. When planning Encyclopedia Britannica, I had to create a table of contents. Nothing like this had ever been done before so that my fatigue became almost unbearable. I tried to convince myself that the trouble was with the problem itself, not with me. 39 An hour later, I woke up suddenly with the solution which had come up in my unconscious mind and proved correct at every step.
40 Success was now as exciting as failure had been depressing. Human beings, I believe, must try to succeed. Success, then, means never feeling tired.
A. Feeling relieved, I sat back in an easy chair and fell asleep.
B. Hard as I worked as before, I felt no fatigue.
C. This feeling finally weighed me down.
D. Performance fatigue is more difficult to handle.
E. And the longer we delay it, the more tired we feel.
F. I racked my brains day and night and wrote the essays desperately.
G. I once was asked to write quite a lot of essays on some famous authors.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In Brazzaville, where art stalls can be found everywhere, local artist Andre N'Kitengue finds his inner peace on canvas in spite of traffic noise. At his 41 studio, Andre starts his day as usual in front of his paint stand. Unlike other artists who see silence and 42 during making art, he 43 to take the inspiration from the 44 street. "The noise here actually gives me the strength to stay 45 ." he says.
Though coloring his canvas and dealing with 46 are his bread and butter, Andre insists that he is always an artist, not a businessman, as he 47 a sense of responsibility for his local community. With cases rising in Africa, he now 48 paintings that serve as prevention 49 for local community. "As cars pass by my studio, drivers and passengers would be able to see my 50 about the virus and be aware of the fact that the pandemic is not over yet," he says. He 51 that it is in this hard time that we need to stay 52 and that by 53 the real life, he wants to 54 the image of his country to the world.
"Brazzaville is an artistic city because of its unique history and we need to pass it on to our younger generations," he says. Andre is also an active teacher who 55 students during school vacations. 56 , Elvis, Andre's son, is on his way to becoming a professional like his father. Impressive 57 keep coming out of this father-son studio.
Andre is 58 to see that more Chinese visitors and artists have 59 here. He says he is looking forward to the 60 of the artists from two countries.
41. A. new B. old C. indoor D. outdoor
42. A. darkness B. light C. loneliness D. space
43. A. prefers B. regrets C. promises D. refuses
44. A. narrow B. lively C. commercial D. quiet
45. A. creative B. positive C. professional D. smart
46. A. dealers B. buyers C. artists D. fans
47. A. carries B. imagines C. builds D. lacks
48. A. refers to B. stands by C. focuses on D. gives up
49. A. systems B. designs C. effects D. reminders
50. A. studios B. investigations C. paintings D. reports
51. A. replies B. introduces C. compares D. adds
52. A. depressed B. awake C. united D. alive
53. A. living B. drawing C. filming D. studying
54. A. present B. explain C. offer D. express
55. A. relies on B. calls at C. brings up D. takes in
56. A. Meanwhile B. Eventually C. However D. Actually
57. A. performances B. pieces C. interviews D. stories
58. A. terrified B. embarrassed C. surprised D. confused
59. A. failed B. worked C. existed D. arrived
60. A. contribution B. cooperation C. preparation D. education
第II卷(非选择题，共50分)
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Can red TV dramas awaken a strong desire in young people 61 (learn) about China's revolutionary history? The answer is yes. Chinese TV drama Awakening Age, which narrates the story of how the Communist Party of China(CPC) was founded in 1921, ended several months ago, but it remains a hot topic on social media, 62 discussion shows that it has played a positive role in educating young people about China's revolutionary history.
The TV series 63 (celebrate) this year's 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC has won high praise online. The stories of the young people in the drama-who devoted everything, even their lives, 64 the revolution-have touched a large number of viewers. The storytelling in the show has also been applauded by viewers for successfully showing the 65 (deep) of the CPC's history and spirit, as well as the warmth of China and every family in the country.
Many audiences 66 (inspire) to find background information about the series and commented that this is their first time to 67 (voluntary) learn the history about the founding of the Party and the country. "I read many of Lu Xun's novels such as A Madman's Diary when I was in elementary school, but I couldn't understand why he wrote them or the angry feelings hidden in the characters. After watching the drama, I read these novels again and found that I can now understand 68 they wanted to convey to readers," said Li Lin, 69 18-year-old viewer.
Some school teachers 70 (show) video clips(片段)from the series in classes to arouse students' interest in the time period and help them learn more about history since the drama came out. A junior high school teacher from Taiyuan, in north China's Shanxi Province, said that this has proven effective as some students told her after class that the show had left a strong impression on them.
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
When I was a little kid, I dreamed of keeping on a dog. My parents disagreed, saying that I was too young that I couldn't take care of myself, let alone a dog. I didn't give up. Instead, I tried to be independence and often helped with housework. A few month later, my parents found that I had become considerate than before. They finally approve of my request. On my eight birthday, they bought me a lovely dog as the gift. Followed my parents' directions, I've learned how to raise the dog. I still miss those days that we accompanied each other.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假如你是李华，你校英语俱乐部举办英文演讲比赛。请你以“How to Prepare Yourself for Senior Three School Life？”为题，发表一篇英文演讲来激励高三的同学们。
1)树立目标；
2)学习方面(自拟两个要点)；
3)生活方面；
4)发出号召。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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