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中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
2023届高考英语 专题训练 名校试卷新题速递
阅读理解 记叙文（15篇）
Passage 1 （2022·四川省内江市第六中学模拟预测）
How far would you go to make a good impression at a new job A college student in Alabama walked 32 kilometres in the dark to get to his new job.
The story begins with Walter Carr’s car breaking down the night before starting a new job. Carr was unable to find a ride. So, he figured out how long it would take to walk from his house to the job in Pelham—32 kilometres away. He left at midnight so that he could make it to the customer’s house by 8: 00 am the next morning.
Pelham police saw him walking along a highway at 4: 00 am. So, they stopped to see if he needed help. After hearing his story, they took him to a restaurant for breakfast and then to a church where he could safely wait until 8: 00 am. The police then took Carr to the home of customer Jenny Lamey. Lamey said that even though Carr had just walked the entire night, he refused her offer to rest. He just wanted to start working. While he worked, he talked with the customer, telling her how much he liked her kitchen.
Jenny Lamey later wrote this on Facebook: “I just can’t tell you how touched I was by Walter and his journey. He is kind and cheerful and he has big dreams! He is hard-working and tough.” She then started a GoFundMe page to help Walter with money to get his car fixed. When the CEO of Bellhops, Luke Marklin, learned of Carr’s story, he drove from Tennessee to Alabama to give Walter his own 2014 Ford Escape.
Walter Carr’s story touched many others around the United States. Within a few days, people gave over $73,000 to the GoFundMe page. Carr has decided to give a part of the donations to the Birmingham Education Foundation. And he has received more offers for jobs and scholarships for schools.
12．Why did Walter Carr decide to go to work on foot
A．He wanted to challenge himself.
B．He wished to be on time for the job.
C．He was unable to borrow a car.
D．His car was damaged beyond repair.
13．What can we infer about Carr from Paragraph 3
A．He was devoted to his job.
B．He was blamed by his customer.
C．He called the police for help.
D．He started to work after a short break.
14．What kind of person does Lamey think Carr is
A．Cautious. B．Generous.
C．Ambitious. D．Sensitive.
15．What message does the text really convey
A．One has to suffer in order to get a good job.
B．A good impression is sure to bring one good money.
C．One has to give up something in return for donations.
D．The efforts to leave a good impression are to pay off
Passage 2（2022·江苏省如皋中学高三阶段练习）
When my father, who grew up on Tyneside, moved to the country in the 70s, he rapidly began accepting invitations to blood sports. He enjoyed the company, the sport and the hours spent out in the wild.
From about the age of eight, I was invited to accompany him on these weekend excursions, much like a child being taken to their first football matches. I was fed up with the early starts and standing around in freezing conditions, waiting for birds to be driven into the sky, to their deaths, over a line of booming guns. But I wanted to please my dad.
So years later-aged 27, I accepted an invitation to go deer hunting in Scotland with my father.
The hunting party assembled one Friday in September. The driver was also our ghillie, a tough figure whose job it was to identify elderly or weak deer that were selected for hunting and guide us to them through wind, fog and rain.
“Why are you doing this ” I kept asking myself. “What would have been wrong with a walk Or a guided wildlife tour ”
And then, suddenly, the ghillie almost pushed me to the ground. He pointed at a cloud of fog about a hundred yards ahead. I was baffled, until the cloud lifted like a curtain to reveal-directly in front of us one of the most magnificent living creatures I have ever seen.
“Now!” the ghillie hissed in my ear. “Now’s your chance. The deer! Remember. You want to kill it, not wound it.”
I adjusted my position, focused down the scope once more and placed my finger on the trigger (扳机). And, of course, I didn’t fire. Another curtain of mist came; when it lifted, seconds later, the stag had disappeared.
But I wasn’t disappointed. I was elated. I had come — via a telescopic sight — face to face with an old but most beautiful, iconic and noble beasts of Britain, roaming free in an empty and deserted land of his kingdom.
It was moment of truth and lasting inspiration. I could never have killed that deer-not in any context, for any reason But I would, a decade Inter, write a story about him Not just one book, but four, about little boy and the stag that persuades him to help save the world’s last remaining animals The encounter with that magnificent stag changed my life And guess what-those stories did please my dad.
4．What is the writer’s inner feeling of blood sports
A．They involve various risks.
B．They will lose popularity.
C．They are simple but pleasing.
D．They are unpleasant to deal with.
5．What does the underlined word “baffled” in paragraph 5 mean
A．Disappointed. B．Confused.
C．Amazed. D．Reliable.
6．Why didn’t the writer take the shot
A．He was struck by the elderly deer.
B．His sight was blocked by the mist.
C．The guide found the old deer was injured.
D．The deer ran away before he positioned himself.
7．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A．A miracle adventure
B．An unforgettable moment
C．Wildlife tours: a way of protection
D．Blood sports: an inspiration for stories
Passage 3（2022·黑龙江·大庆中学高三开学考试）
Roberto Novo has styled the hair of a lot of stars. But during COVID-19, he’s turned his gifts to the heads of lesser-known, older New Yorkers- and he’s done it for free.
The Argentina-born stylist welcomes them to his Manhattan apartment or visits them in their homes. His two dogs keep everyone company. He calls his project “Free haircut and puppy love.”
It started last summer when he and his dogs visited a client who had been isolated (隔离) for months due to COVID-19. Seeing how happy it made her, he asked if she had friends in her apartment building who might be interested in a free hairdo.
“It doesn’t get any better than that — bring some joy to senior citizens in these hard times,” Novo said. “People are really suffering in this situation right now. So if I can help them with a simple haircut, that’s a gift.”
On a recent day, Novo and his dogs walked into Madelon Spier’s apartment and quickly turned the living room into a salon (美发厅). Sitting in a black chair, Spier waited to get her hair styled. “I think he’s an amazing artist. And we’re all pictures that he’s painting,” Spier said. “There’s his personality (特色), and his way of cutting — a way of looking at a person and knowing what’s right for them,” said Spier.
Neighbor Andrew Langerman said Novo also gave him his first haircut in months. “I’ve just been so lonely during COVID-19,” he said, and now, “I feel a lot better. I wasn’t really feeling very well when I came here but then I felt great just being with everybody. And I had a good haircut.”
As Novo finished a cut, he ordered pizzas that the group later shared. They talked and laughed.
“ I always tell people if I die and I’m born again, I’ll do everything exactly the same way,” said Novo.
27．Why did Novo visit older New Yorkers
A．To take care of them. B．To give them haircuts.
C．To communicate with them easily. D．To inspire them to fight against diseases.
28．What did Langerman say about Novo’s visit
A．It created good feelings. B．It strengthened his family ties.
C．It excited his interest in painting. D．It helped him get to know his neighbors.
29．How would Novo feel about what he did for the old
A．It is challenging. B．It is unexpected.
C．It is amusing. D．It is beautiful.
30．Which of the following can best describe Novo
A．Generous and sporty. B．Creative and courageous.
C．Caring and warm-hearted. D．Far-sighted and strong-willed.
Passage 4 （浙江省温州市2023届高三11月第一次适应性考试（一模）
It’s a classic story: A kid is forced to learn an instrument from a young age, they play it throughout their childhood, and they develop a bittersweet relationship with it. Is the constant battle between the love for the music and the hate for the constant challenge worth the fight For me, it was.
I started playing the piano when I was four-that was 15 years ago! This was huge commitment, so there must have been something worth holding on to, right
The easy guess is that I was purely in love with music and piano. Although that’s the sweeter tale, it’s a bit more complicated. I struggled a lot with piano. Family and peers were, at least in my own head, constantly placed beside me in competition. I felt pressure to be the best in order to prove something to others-and more devastatingly (破坏性地) to prove something to myself. The seed of my musical interest was grown in the sunlight of competition and doubt. Hate sprouted (滋生) when my self-criticism hit too hard.
It’s difficult to learn to love something that didn’t originate from love. For a while, piano was more of an annoyance than a hobby. But somehow, love grew. It was deeply buried. But it was there, and by high school, it was strong enough that when I was truly on the verge of quitting any kind of formal training. I found the strength to hold on tighter, and dig further. I switched teachers, and got incredibly lucky with one who helped me tunnel into what I loved. I learned pieces for myself, I composed for myself, and I found confidence not because I got “good enough,” but because I learned that anything I had was good enough.
The love and hate I’ve had for the piano were both planted and grown. If you too have learned to hate something, remember that with commitment, it can be uprooted, and love can make a home in its place. There is always time. There is always room.
24. What does the author want to show by telling a classic story
A. The benefits of music.
B. Kids’ struggle in learning instruments.
C. Kids’ bittersweet childhood.
D. The popularity of learning instruments.
25. What can we know about the author’s experience of playing the piano
A. She finally quit formal training.
B. She never treated it as her hobby.
C. She was in pure love with music and piano.
D. She once experienced great pressure from herself.
26. What helped the author find confidence
A. Her attitude. B. Her training.
C. Her compromise. D. Her achievement.
27. What message is mainly delivered in the passage
A. Practice makes perfect.
B. Love is a thing that grows.
C. Content is better than riches.
D. Chance favors the prepared mind.
Passage5 湖北省黄冈市2023届高三上学期11月期中考试英语试题
“The arrow shot is so straight that it hits the bull's eye, the young people will have good luck…” Dargye sang as he worked on his handmade bag.
Dargye,56. an artist who excels at traditional craftsmanship and Tibetan folk music in Drinba village in Dragyib district, Nyingchi, Tibet autonomous region, remembers many folk songs he learned from his father and uncle. Now, it's his turn to pass them on.
“I have liked traditional songs and dances since I was a child,” said Dargye, who has four apprentices(学徒).“The songs tell the histories of our ancestors and carry our unique culture, and-it's always a lot of fun to perform these traditional songs and dances at various gatherings.” The-song topics vary-from archery, love, to labor and praise for the land. In addition to teaching these songs to/his family members and apprentices, he also uses social media platforms such as WeChat to teach songs.
His daughter, Chok Butri, also admires the folk culture. After posting a video of her daughter, Tsering Kyi, dancing on Douyin, she gained a lot of new fans on the popular short-video platform.“We are modern people living in a modern era, so it's important and our responsibility that we use modern tools to pass on our traditional culture to make it last forever.” said Chok Butri, adding that she often posts songs and dances on WeChat and Douyin.
Dargye and his fellow villagers also recreate songs, adding modern elements such as aircraft and trains to the lyrics. Besides singing and dancing, Dargye makes handicrafts decorated with Tibetan cultural elements, including various hide and hair ropes, bags made of leather and cloth, and knife sheaths.
The local government encourages villagers to inherit(继承) and develop folk songs and other forms of traditional culture. Dargye's efforts to preserve folk culture have been acknowledged by the government. In 2014, he was chosen as a county-level intangible (无形的) cultural inheritor and receives funds every year.
24. Why does Dargye want to pass the culture on
A. He wants to satisfy his interest. B. He wants to learn from the seniors.
C. He wants to bring people fun. D. He wants to inherit and develop it.
25. What is the author's purpose in mentioning Dargye's daughter
A. To show folk music's effect on her.
B. To stress Dargye's influence on her.
C. To emphasize her love for folk culture.
D. To reveal the popularity of folk culture online.
26. Which of the following best describes Dargye
A. Ambitious and honest. B. Talented and curious.
C. Devoted and creative. D. Generous and determined.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. All efforts to preserve culture pay off.
B. Craftsman carries tunes to preserve culture.
C. An artist prefers traditional songs and dances.
D. Tibetan culture is being protected and passed on.
Passage6 湖南省长沙市一中等名校联考联合体2023届高三上学期11月联考
There was a boy named Drake. He was just 12 years old. His parents had no money to educate him. They had no choice other than to tell their children to leave school and start helping them with their shop's work.
Drake assimilated this and started waking up before sunrise and going to their shop and cleaning it. He was really a hardworking guy. He always wanted something big to happen in his life, but he knew that a change does not happen in a day. So he started caching himself and completed all senior high school courses at the age of 18. When he turned 20, he got a job offer from an electrical company.
He started working in that company, and every day after coming from his job, he would learn more and more about bulbs(灯泡)because he saw a lot of bulb production there. After some years he made a new improved bulb of his own. He was really excited to show it to his boss，but when the boss saw it, he wasn't interested in it and said it was of little use. But still, he believed in himself and didn't give up.
After a few months，he thought of setting up his own factory where he and his wife would put the improved bulb into production. When they made the bulbs, they started selling them. No one was interested in those bulbs, but still, he kept believing in himself.
One day when the sun was rising, he got an order of l,000 pieces of the bulbs. This totally changed his life. After that，he started getting more and more orders.
24. Why did Drake 's parents ask him to work in their shop when he was 12
A. They wanted him to catch himself.
B. They expected him to be successful.
C. They wished him to be hardworking.
D. They were unable to pay for his schooling.
25.What does the underlined word "assimilated" in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Remembered. B. Understood. C. Expressed. D. Hated.
26. What did Drake's boss think of his new improved bulb
A. Surprising. B. Attractive. C. Popular. D. Valueless.
27.What can we learn from the story
A. All things are difficult before they are easy.
B. Confidence is the first secret of success.
C. Learn to say before you sing.
D. Practice makes perfect.
Passage 7 江苏省常州市2023届高三上学期期中考试英语试题
The peony has gained extraordinary support in an online vote to be chosen as China's national flower. The final result of the poll, initiated by the China Flower Association, will be unveiled on Friday.
The five days of voting began on Monday, and an official from the association revealed that the peony has collected more than 90 percent of the votes to date among 10 options.
"We are stepping into the new era and the county is witnessing social prosperity," the official satd. "People also have better living conditions. It is time to have an official national flower that can represent our state image and the nation's spirit."
According to the association, China's national flower should meet four standards: It should originate in China and have a long history in many regions; it should be beautiful in shape and color, to represent the Chinese culture and personality; it should have a profound historical culture and be widely known to the public; and it should be extensively used in many fields with a competitive ecological and economic value that could benefit the public.
"The peony was the national flower in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Apart from ornamental(观 赏的) value, it also has been used as a food and a traditional Chinese herb, for which it has strong economic value," Dong said. "It is widely known by Chinese people. Even my 10-year-old son and his classmates in primary school have voted for it."
By Wednesday afternoon, nearly 600,000 people had joined in the discussion on WeChat, with about 470,000 agreeing that the national flower should be only one certain flower.
Among several colors being considered, the red peony bas. gained the greatest support from the public with nearly 30,000 votes on Sina Weibo, followed by white and yellow.
Many netizens said they didn't realize that China has no national flower. In fact, many people said they had already accepted the peony as the national flower years before they saw the vote.
24. What is most probably this article
A. An introduction to a flower. B. A news report about a vote.
C. An ad for a flower. D. A public notice of a vote.
25. What part of the voting is paragraph 4 and 5 mainly about
A. The procedure. B. The standard. C. The reason. D. The result.
26. What is the author's attitude towards peony being chosen as China's national flower
A. negative B. supportive C. unclear D intolerant
27. What is the best title for the text
A. Peony leads national flower voting.
B. New era calls for new national flower.
C. Peony changes national flower standards.
D. Peony represents nation's image and spirit.
Passage 8 （广东省广州市华南师范大学附属中学2023届高三上学期第一次月考）
It was June 14 and the last day of middle school had arrived.
I had spent the past couple of months trashing and treasuring all the things that I had accumulated in my classroom over the past 19 years. Looking into my classroom, you can see about two dozen boxes and bins inside, piled nearly three-quarters high to the ceiling, all packed and ready for the big move. The 22-million-dollar restoration work was only days away from starting and we were instructed that everything must go.
My parents Michael and Donna, wife Laura and newborn baby Summer had arrived that day. The students had heard so much about my daughter and were excited to meet her for the first time. My mother was there to help organize my classroom nearly 19 years ago and hadn’t seen it since. My father had visited on a few occasions, as had my wife. That day marked not only the end of an era for me, but the dawning of a new beginning.
The day before, I had thrown a party for my students. The feelings were mixed, as I knew that this would be the farewell (告别) party in my classroom of 19 years and the last time I would see all of these students together. I thought back to when they were all in middle school and would visit me in my classroom on my birthday. They made it an annual tradition. I will treasure these moments for the rest of my life.
Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe (敌人), a blessing or a curse, a dawn or a dusk. I’ve learned over the years in working with over 2, 000 children that looking at things from an optimistic perspective and taking the time to foster relationships with people make the world a happier and safer place. No matter what a person’s life circumstances may be, you can be the change in their life that will bring them a sense of self-worth, which will ultimately provide them with the opportunity to become who they are meant to be. They might go on to change the world.
4. Why did the author pack his things in the classroom
A. He was doing a cleaning.
B. He would quit his job as a teacher.
C. The classroom would soon be restored.
D. His students were graduating from middle school.
5. Why are the writer’s family members mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To explain the family’s relations with his students.
B. To demonstrate the family’s involvement in his job.
C. To list the family’s contribution to the classroom.
D. To show the family’s expectations for a new beginning.
6. What does the writer intend to convey in the last paragraph
A. Think of the end in every beginning.
B. Change happens for better or for worse.
C. It is no good feeling attached to a place.
D. A positive attitude brings forth good changes.
7. What’s the tone of the writer in writing the article
A. Bittersweet. B. Sad. C. Excited. D. Unconcerned.
Passage 9 湖北省鄂东南教育教学改革联盟学校2023届高三上学期期中联考英语试题
Tiger Woods was only 19-year-olds when he made his first cut on the PGA Tour, but the newest wonderkid in golf has beaten that marker this week.
The Chinese-Tapei star Hsieh Cheng-wei was in the field for the Linkou International, and experienced a storming start on Thursday when he posted a three under par ( 标准杆) 69. His second round tailed off slightly as he finished with a 74, but at one under par, he remains in the tournament for the weekend.
Hsieh broke the record of Guan Tian-lang, who made the cut at the 2013 Masters when he was 14 years and 169 days. The legendary Tiger Woods - who reportedly shot a 48 over nine holes when he was only three-years-old, was 19 when he made his first professional cut at the 1995 Masters.
Cheng-wei isn’t old enough to have been able to drive home from the course after his rounds, and nor could he celebrate his new feat with an alcoholic drink. However, he wasn’t about to get carried away with his performance either.
“I didn’t putt (轻击球) well.” he told Markman from . “It’s not that tough out there. I just didn’t play my best game. I got nervous towards the end because I wasn’t playing well. I didn’t have much expectation though. I just try to play my best.”
Despite his own critical assessment, golf fans reacted favourably when the official Asian Tour Twitter account praised the feat, writing: “Local amateur Hsieh Cheng-wei becomes the youngest male player (14 years and 33 days old) to make the halfway cut on one of the game’s major Tours,” alongside a clapping emoji.
The youngster will now hope to progress better than previous record holder Tian-lang, who is currently outside the top 1, 900 players in the world. But his achievement on his home course will have undoubtedly made the golf work take note.
24. Who made his first cut at the youngest age
A. Tiger Woods. B. Hsieh Cheng-wei.
C. Guan Tian-lang. D. Markman.
25. Which of the following can replace “get carried away with” in Paragraph 4
A. Be anxious about. B. Be tired of.
C. Be annoyed about. D. Be excited about.
26. What can we know from Cheng-wei’s words
A. He didn’t play the game with ease.
B. He was nervous from the beginning.
C. He was content with the process.
D. He had no expectation for the game.
27. What will Cheng-wei do next
A. Challenge Tian-lang to a game. B. Break the world record.
C. Make greater achievements. D. Become the top 1900 player.
Passage 10 江苏省苏州市2022-2023学年第一学期高三期中调研试卷
Jim Metzner has spent nearly five decades documenting and sharing the sounds of the world, from immersive portraits of American cities to unforgettable moments with people and wildlife in varied places.
Now more people will be able to hear more of the world through Metzner's tape. The Library of Congress announced earlier this month that it has acquired the full body of his life's work. The recordings include soundscapes of every description from around the world and interviews with scientists, artists and local people. Whereas many recordists focus entirely on a single subject----nature,music or science----Metzner's recordings convey various human experiences accompanied by the vast range of sounds from the natural world.
Metzner's career began with a moment of realization in the 1970s, when he first ventured onto the campus of UMass Amherst equipped with a stereo recorder, microphone and ear phones. Metznerre called pushing the red button and hearing a lifelike symphony: a couple walking and talking nearby, a bicycle riding through gravel, a bird flying overhead, bells in the distance." And I was going like, ‘Wow，this is amazing. What an extraordinary coincidence! '" he recalled." But it wasn’t a coincidence----this stuff was happening all the time, I just hadn't been paying attention to it. And it was the microphone and the recorder that said,‘ Wake up ... you live in a world of sound. Here it is.’And it was, like, handing it to me on a plate.”
Metzner continued to focus on those moments over the years. Now in his 7Os, Metzner isn’t hanging up his microphone quite yet. He tells NPR he's grateful to the Library of Congress for preserving his life's work, which he describes as a deep honor. But he also wants to make sure it's actually being heard ,not just“buried in an archive(档案室).”
He hopes more people will get to experience — and recognize the value ---- of soundscapes, which he describes as “part of our natural heritage” and "the touchstones to our feelings."
“You can go to a museum and see Diane Arbus’ photographs. You can see Rene Magritte's paintings,” he adds. "Why not soundscapes ”
24. What is special about Metzner's recordings
A. They describe the interviews with local people.
B. They convey sounds from human activities.
C. They display sounds on different subjects.
D. They focus entirely on a single subject.
25. What inspired Metzner to take up the recording career
A. A symphony he heard on the campus of UMass Amherst.
B. A sound -rich moment on the campus of UMass Amherst.
C. A realization that he was well equipped with recording devices.
D. A coincidence that he happened to be waken up by the recorder.
26.Which aspect does Metzner value most about his life's work
A. The Library of Congress has preserved it.
B. It has recorded unforgettable moments.
C. It can become our natural heritage.
D. More people can actually hear it.
27.What does Metzner probably mean in the last paragraph
A. Soundscapes are every bit as much of an art form.
B. More and more people choose to appreciate soundscapes.
C. Photographs and paintings are recognized as natural heritage.
D. The value of soundscapes deserves more recognition than others.
Passage 11浙江省浙里卷天下2023届高三上学期10月测试英语试题
As I walked into my new high school for the first time, I felt uncertain, nervous and lonely. I missed my old friends terribly. My head hurt with the thought of making new friends all over again.
What will my new friends be like Will we like each other Will I even make a friend These questions were on my mind, as I walked over to a group of girls.
I didn't know anyone in my new school. It seemed like everyone was watching me, as if every head was turning towards me, waiting for me to make a wrong move.
I nervously said “hi” in a low voice, waving my hand at the group. Expecting them to start laughing and making fun of me, I was surprised when they waved back and asked me to sit with them.
As if a switch had been turned off, all the anxious thoughts that had been killing me were gone. A feeling of acceptance and excitement rushed over me as I happily chatted with the six girls, telling them more about myself.
Looking back at how anxious I was upon entering my new school for the first time, I now feel stupid for I had been losing my sleep over something so small. Being myself and being polite had worked out for me just fine. Being confident proved to be the key that fit perfectly into the lock on the door of friendship, the same door that I had been too scared to even knock on before.
I had never expected that by the end of the day I would have any friends at all, let alone six. What I learned from my experience was to welcome everyday surprises with open arms and to accept the good or bad feelings that fill our hearts, the same place where love lives and where new friends are welcomed.
24. Why did the author mention those questions in paragraph 2
A. To express her needs.
B. To show her nervousness.
C. To show her hunger for knowledge.
D. To express her doubts about friendship.
25. What was unexpected to the author
A. Being accepted by all the students.
B. The invitation from the group of girls.
C. Being laughed at by the group of girls.
D. The attention all the students paid to her.
26. What advice might the author give to new high school students
A. Get enough sleep.
B. Keep in touch with old friends.
C. Believe in yourself.
D. Avoid saying something stupid.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. Every dog has his day
B. Every bean has its black
C. Each new day holds a surprise
D. Each one thinks in his own way
Passage 12 山东省潍坊市（安丘、诸城、高密）三县市2023届高三10月联考
Museums around the world have been struggling during the Novel Coronavirus crisis. The UNESCO estimates that one out of eight museums might not survive. A museum facing financial difficulties because of the restrictions has received a surprise gift meant to honor people who died of the disease，which is a 16th century artwork called "Body of Christ Supported by Angels” by the Dutch painter Bartholomeus Spranger.
Taco Dibbits, general director at the museum, had long sought to buy the painting to add to its collection. Dibbits felt like he was in the perfect position to buy the oil-on-copper painting in early March at an art sale in the southern Netherlands. What he did not know, however, was that the picture had been sold soon after it arrived at the art sale.
Dibbits said he was caught by surprise when he got a telephone call from Bob Haboldt, an international dealer and art collector，who owned the painting，explaining that the coronavirus crisis had resulted in being unable to travel，just like everyone else.“In isolation(隔离)， I took the step that I would not think about its financial value,”he told the AP in a phone interview from Italy. “Only its emotional value.”
The painting itself could be seen to represent both the current times we are experiencing and the future the world is looking to. In it，a dead Jesus Christ is lifted from the ground by three angels and taken skyward.“The picture represents a big message,”Haboldt said.“I hope people will stop in front of it for a moment and realize that although they look at a religious painting，they are looking at something timeless，full of compassion and hope.”
Dibbits said he welcomes Haboldt 's act of kindness in the current unsettling isolation.“That a dealer decides to donate a work when he doesn't know where his future is going，I think that's something very special,”he said.
24.Why does the author mention the Novel Coronavirus crisis in paragraph 1
A. To provide an example.
B. To introduce the topic.
C. To make comparisons.
D. To present the background.
25. Why did Bob Haboldt donate the painting
A. To be in memory of the dead.
B. To attach importance to his fame.
C. To meet the demands of the museum.
D. To escape from his economic troubles.
26.How would Taco Dibbits probably feel at the painting being sold
A. Frightened. B. Disappointed. C. Satisfied. D. Embarrassed.
27. What does the painting convey
A. Reflecting on the past is essential.
B. People should have confidence in the future.
C. Most famous paintings are about religious themes.
D. Emotional value matters more than the financial value.
Passage 13 湖北省部分重点中学2023届高三上学期10月联考英语试卷
Hands up, who’s rubbish at drawing Ha! Bet you’re not as bad as me.
Like most during lockdown, I missed being in familiar green city spaces. A quick snap (照片) on my phone never quite captured the moment. So I was excited to find “green sketching” sessions near my home. This seemed a perfect Covid-safe activity, even for the untalented.
Our group was all women, with some having had previous artistic training. We were given art supplies and then set drawing exercises to help us get creative.
This type of art, “green sketching”, was inspired by environmental scientist Dr Ali Foxon. Ali thought that spreading the joy of sketching could be the key to making people care about nature instead of just wordy reports. She launched her movement, Boggy Doodles(沼泽涂鸦), in 2016.
The day we were there the forest was glorious—all gold, yellow and brown. We spent the last hour trying to capture a forest scene. Hoping not to embarrass myself too much, I made a real effort to catch the dark and brighter areas of the trunks, their textures (纹理). I used an eraser to create the white shape of a silver tree in the distance. Mine looked more like a winter scene—I hadn’t managed to capture the autumn leaves or the branches. But when the five of us brought our work together at the end, I wasn’t too ashamed: mine was only just the worst.
I had loved this chance for a real and physical creative experience—I can’t be the only one to feel sad at the prospect of a new lockdown. Sketching calms a busy, anxious mind and trains the brain to notice “little things” that spark joy and help strengthen us against life’s challenges. While engaging with nature may well make us keener on protecting it—in Robert Macfarlane’s words, “We will not save what we do not love and we rarely love what we cannot name or do not see” — the benefits of sketching work the other way round.
24. Why did the author take part in the “green sketching” activity
A. Her friends advised her to do so.
B. She needed something to kill time.
C. She was eager to return to green spaces.
D. She wanted to improve her painting skills.
25. What can we learn about the “green sketching” activity
A. It was launched by Dr Ali Foxon.
B. It was well-received after being held in 2016.
C. It required the participants to write a report afterwards.
D. It was aimed at raising public awareness of environmental protection.
26. How did the author feel about her “green sketching” experience
A. She was ashamed that she didn’t take it seriously.
B. She felt embarrassed that her work was the worst.
C. She was fascinated by the winter scene in the forest.
D. She enjoyed herself even though she was poor at painting.
27. What does the author want to convey with Robert’s words
A. Sketching can strengthen one’s creativity.
B. Doing things we love brings us happiness
C. The first step to protecting nature is to engage with it.
D. It often takes a calm mind to overcome challenges in life.
Passage 14 江苏省姜堰中学、如东中学、沭阳中学2023届高三10月三校联考
Earlier this month, British supermarket chain Morrisons announced that it would be removing “use by” dates on most of its milk. The idea behind this is to discourage people from throwing milk away based on a date, rather than sniffing (闻) and looking at it to determine whether it’s still safe for consumption.
The fact is that significant amounts of food get wasted every year by people blindly following expiration dates, rather than their senses. What makes matters worse is that most dates don’t mean much, anyway. They’re assigned somewhat randomly by food manufacturers that are not held to any regulatory standards for what determines a safe date nor what expertise (专门知识) is required to make such a judgment call—so it makes sense that they’d be too cautious.
What I find amusing, however, is that many people seem to be horrified by this approaching absence of “use by” dates.
In fact, I never look at expiration dates when I shop. To me, it’s as if they don’t exist. To be clear, I am not an absent-minded shopper. I pay close attention to both packaging and price. Despite having a full cart at checkout, I could tell you the exact price of every item in it. Any time I see a clearance rack (清仓货架) at the store, that’s usually where I go first because it’s exactly the stuff I want to buy—the cheaper, the better! If there’s any heavily discounted product that I’d normally use, I will certainly take it. Often, I’ll mentally adjust my weekly menu plan on the spot, based on what I find.
The handful of times I have looked at expiration dates have been for short-lived items like prepackaged salad greens. What I’ve found, however, is that the dates mean little. Even a package that claims to be fresh can still have rotten yellow leaves at the bottom, which turns me off. Therefore, the expiration date means next to nothing, but my visual assessment, combined with my intention for when I plan to eat it, is far more useful.
Food is your friend. Food is not out to kill you!
24. Why will Morrisons remove “use by” dates on most of its milk
A. To reduce food waste. B. To improve customers’ senses.
C. To meet the regulatory standards. D. To be cautious about food quality.
25. What do we know about the author’s shopping habit from the text
A. She shows little interest in packaging.
B. She cares more about the price.
C. She always avoids buying discounted products.
D. She is often careless about choosing goods.
26. Why does the author give the example of “prepackaged salad greens”
A. To claim her favorite food.
B. To introduce her cooking habit.
C. To stress the uselessness of expiration dates.
D. To show the poor packaging of some food.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. What Makes Us Waste More Food B. Why We Need “Use By” Dates
C. How I Choose Food for Cooking D. Why I Ignore Food Expiration Dates
Passage 15 湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2023届高三上学期月考试卷（二）英语
British sculptor Jason Taylor has made it his mission to use his talent to conserve our ecosystems by creating underwater museums. Over the years, the environmentalist has put over 850 massive artworks underwater worldwide. On February 1,2021, Taylor launched his latest work-The Underwater Museum of Cannes.
“The main goal was to bring attention to the fact that our oceans need our help,” Taylor told Dezeen. “Ocean ecologies have been destroyed by human activities in the Mediterranean over the past few decades, and it is not obvious what is taking place when observing the sea from afar.”
The Underwater Museum of Cannes contains 6 sculptures featuring local residents of various ages. They range from Maurice, an 80-year-old fisherman, to Anouk, a 9-year-old student. Towering over 6-foot-tall and weighing 10 tons, the faces are sectioned into two parts, with the outer part like a mask. The mask indicates that the world's oceans appear powerful and unbeatable from the surface but house an ecosystem that is extremely fragile to careless human activities.
Though the waters surrounding the sculptures now appear a pristine(extremely clean) blue, the seabed was filled with old boat engines, pipes, and other human-made trash when the project began about four years ago. Besides removing the trash, Taylor also restored the area's seagrass. Just one square meter of the seagrass can generate up to 10 liters of oxygen daily． The seagrass also helps prevent coastal erosion（侵蚀）and provides habitats for many ocean creatures.
“The idea of creating an underwater museum was to draw more people underwater and develop a sense of care and protection,” Taylor told Dezeen. “If we threw unwanted waste near a forest, there would be a public outcry. But this is happening every day in our surrounding waters and it largely goes unnoticed.”
24.What are the underwater museums intended to do
A. To make huge profits.
B. To show Jason Taylor's talent.
C. To raise awareness of protecting the ocean.
D. To draw attention to endangered sea animals.
25.Why does the outer part of the sculptures look like a mask
A. To indicate the power of oceans.
B. To remind people to protect themselves.
C. To popularize the features of the locals.
D. To stress the sensitiveness of the ecosystem.
26.What's Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. How the project was started.
B. How the seagrass was restored.
C. What recovery effort the project made.
D. Why the surroundings were improved.
27.What can we infer from what Jason Taylor said in the last paragraph
A. The situation of the ocean is easily ignored.
B. The destruction caused to the ocean is noticeable.
C. Forests play a more important role in ecosystems.
D. People have less tolerance to damage done to forests.
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Passage 1 12-15 BACD
Passage 2 4-7 DBAB
Passage 3 27-30 BADC
Passage 4 24-27 B D A B
Passage 5 24-27 D B C D
Passage 6 24-27 DBDB
Passage7 24-27 BBCA
Passage8 4-7 CBDA
Passage9 24-27 BDAC
Passage10 24-27 CBDA
Passage11 24-27 BBCC
Passage12 24-27 DAAB
Passage13 24-27 CDDC
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Passage 1 （2022·四川省内江市第六中学模拟预测）
How far would you go to make a good impression at a new job A college student in Alabama walked 32 kilometres in the dark to get to his new job.
The story begins with Walter Carr’s car breaking down the night before starting a new job. Carr was unable to find a ride. So, he figured out how long it would take to walk from his house to the job in Pelham—32 kilometres away. He left at midnight so that he could make it to the customer’s house by 8: 00 am the next morning.
Pelham police saw him walking along a highway at 4: 00 am. So, they stopped to see if he needed help. After hearing his story, they took him to a restaurant for breakfast and then to a church where he could safely wait until 8: 00 am. The police then took Carr to the home of customer Jenny Lamey. Lamey said that even though Carr had just walked the entire night, he refused her offer to rest. He just wanted to start working. While he worked, he talked with the customer, telling her how much he liked her kitchen.
Jenny Lamey later wrote this on Facebook: “I just can’t tell you how touched I was by Walter and his journey. He is kind and cheerful and he has big dreams! He is hard-working and tough.” She then started a GoFundMe page to help Walter with money to get his car fixed. When the CEO of Bellhops, Luke Marklin, learned of Carr’s story, he drove from Tennessee to Alabama to give Walter his own 2014 Ford Escape.
Walter Carr’s story touched many others around the United States. Within a few days, people gave over $73,000 to the GoFundMe page. Carr has decided to give a part of the donations to the Birmingham Education Foundation. And he has received more offers for jobs and scholarships for schools.
12．Why did Walter Carr decide to go to work on foot
A．He wanted to challenge himself.
B．He wished to be on time for the job.
C．He was unable to borrow a car.
D．His car was damaged beyond repair.
13．What can we infer about Carr from Paragraph 3
A．He was devoted to his job.
B．He was blamed by his customer.
C．He called the police for help.
D．He started to work after a short break.
14．What kind of person does Lamey think Carr is
A．Cautious. B．Generous.
C．Ambitious. D．Sensitive.
15．What message does the text really convey
A．One has to suffer in order to get a good job.
B．A good impression is sure to bring one good money.
C．One has to give up something in return for donations.
D．The efforts to leave a good impression are to pay off
Passage 2（2022·江苏省如皋中学高三阶段练习）
When my father, who grew up on Tyneside, moved to the country in the 70s, he rapidly began accepting invitations to blood sports. He enjoyed the company, the sport and the hours spent out in the wild.
From about the age of eight, I was invited to accompany him on these weekend excursions, much like a child being taken to their first football matches. I was fed up with the early starts and standing around in freezing conditions, waiting for birds to be driven into the sky, to their deaths, over a line of booming guns. But I wanted to please my dad.
So years later-aged 27, I accepted an invitation to go deer hunting in Scotland with my father.
The hunting party assembled one Friday in September. The driver was also our ghillie, a tough figure whose job it was to identify elderly or weak deer that were selected for hunting and guide us to them through wind, fog and rain.
“Why are you doing this ” I kept asking myself. “What would have been wrong with a walk Or a guided wildlife tour ”
And then, suddenly, the ghillie almost pushed me to the ground. He pointed at a cloud of fog about a hundred yards ahead. I was baffled, until the cloud lifted like a curtain to reveal-directly in front of us one of the most magnificent living creatures I have ever seen.
“Now!” the ghillie hissed in my ear. “Now’s your chance. The deer! Remember. You want to kill it, not wound it.”
I adjusted my position, focused down the scope once more and placed my finger on the trigger (扳机). And, of course, I didn’t fire. Another curtain of mist came; when it lifted, seconds later, the stag had disappeared.
But I wasn’t disappointed. I was elated. I had come — via a telescopic sight — face to face with an old but most beautiful, iconic and noble beasts of Britain, roaming free in an empty and deserted land of his kingdom.
It was moment of truth and lasting inspiration. I could never have killed that deer-not in any context, for any reason But I would, a decade Inter, write a story about him Not just one book, but four, about little boy and the stag that persuades him to help save the world’s last remaining animals The encounter with that magnificent stag changed my life And guess what-those stories did please my dad.
4．What is the writer’s inner feeling of blood sports
A．They involve various risks.
B．They will lose popularity.
C．They are simple but pleasing.
D．They are unpleasant to deal with.
5．What does the underlined word “baffled” in paragraph 5 mean
A．Disappointed. B．Confused.
C．Amazed. D．Reliable.
6．Why didn’t the writer take the shot
A．He was struck by the elderly deer.
B．His sight was blocked by the mist.
C．The guide found the old deer was injured.
D．The deer ran away before he positioned himself.
7．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A．A miracle adventure
B．An unforgettable moment
C．Wildlife tours: a way of protection
D．Blood sports: an inspiration for stories
Passage 3（2022·黑龙江·大庆中学高三开学考试）
Roberto Novo has styled the hair of a lot of stars. But during COVID-19, he’s turned his gifts to the heads of lesser-known, older New Yorkers- and he’s done it for free.
The Argentina-born stylist welcomes them to his Manhattan apartment or visits them in their homes. His two dogs keep everyone company. He calls his project “Free haircut and puppy love.”
It started last summer when he and his dogs visited a client who had been isolated (隔离) for months due to COVID-19. Seeing how happy it made her, he asked if she had friends in her apartment building who might be interested in a free hairdo.
“It doesn’t get any better than that — bring some joy to senior citizens in these hard times,” Novo said. “People are really suffering in this situation right now. So if I can help them with a simple haircut, that’s a gift.”
On a recent day, Novo and his dogs walked into Madelon Spier’s apartment and quickly turned the living room into a salon (美发厅). Sitting in a black chair, Spier waited to get her hair styled. “I think he’s an amazing artist. And we’re all pictures that he’s painting,” Spier said. “There’s his personality (特色), and his way of cutting — a way of looking at a person and knowing what’s right for them,” said Spier.
Neighbor Andrew Langerman said Novo also gave him his first haircut in months. “I’ve just been so lonely during COVID-19,” he said, and now, “I feel a lot better. I wasn’t really feeling very well when I came here but then I felt great just being with everybody. And I had a good haircut.”
As Novo finished a cut, he ordered pizzas that the group later shared. They talked and laughed.
“ I always tell people if I die and I’m born again, I’ll do everything exactly the same way,” said Novo.
27．Why did Novo visit older New Yorkers
A．To take care of them. B．To give them haircuts.
C．To communicate with them easily. D．To inspire them to fight against diseases.
28．What did Langerman say about Novo’s visit
A．It created good feelings. B．It strengthened his family ties.
C．It excited his interest in painting. D．It helped him get to know his neighbors.
29．How would Novo feel about what he did for the old
A．It is challenging. B．It is unexpected.
C．It is amusing. D．It is beautiful.
30．Which of the following can best describe Novo
A．Generous and sporty. B．Creative and courageous.
C．Caring and warm-hearted. D．Far-sighted and strong-willed.
Passage 4 （浙江省温州市2023届高三11月第一次适应性考试（一模）
It’s a classic story: A kid is forced to learn an instrument from a young age, they play it throughout their childhood, and they develop a bittersweet relationship with it. Is the constant battle between the love for the music and the hate for the constant challenge worth the fight For me, it was.
I started playing the piano when I was four-that was 15 years ago! This was huge commitment, so there must have been something worth holding on to, right
The easy guess is that I was purely in love with music and piano. Although that’s the sweeter tale, it’s a bit more complicated. I struggled a lot with piano. Family and peers were, at least in my own head, constantly placed beside me in competition. I felt pressure to be the best in order to prove something to others-and more devastatingly (破坏性地) to prove something to myself. The seed of my musical interest was grown in the sunlight of competition and doubt. Hate sprouted (滋生) when my self-criticism hit too hard.
It’s difficult to learn to love something that didn’t originate from love. For a while, piano was more of an annoyance than a hobby. But somehow, love grew. It was deeply buried. But it was there, and by high school, it was strong enough that when I was truly on the verge of quitting any kind of formal training. I found the strength to hold on tighter, and dig further. I switched teachers, and got incredibly lucky with one who helped me tunnel into what I loved. I learned pieces for myself, I composed for myself, and I found confidence not because I got “good enough,” but because I learned that anything I had was good enough.
The love and hate I’ve had for the piano were both planted and grown. If you too have learned to hate something, remember that with commitment, it can be uprooted, and love can make a home in its place. There is always time. There is always room.
24. What does the author want to show by telling a classic story
A. The benefits of music.
B. Kids’ struggle in learning instruments.
C. Kids’ bittersweet childhood.
D. The popularity of learning instruments.
25. What can we know about the author’s experience of playing the piano
A. She finally quit formal training.
B. She never treated it as her hobby.
C. She was in pure love with music and piano.
D. She once experienced great pressure from herself.
26. What helped the author find confidence
A. Her attitude. B. Her training.
C. Her compromise. D. Her achievement.
27. What message is mainly delivered in the passage
A. Practice makes perfect.
B. Love is a thing that grows.
C. Content is better than riches.
D. Chance favors the prepared mind.
Passage5 湖北省黄冈市2023届高三上学期11月期中考试英语试题
“The arrow shot is so straight that it hits the bull's eye, the young people will have good luck…” Dargye sang as he worked on his handmade bag.
Dargye,56. an artist who excels at traditional craftsmanship and Tibetan folk music in Drinba village in Dragyib district, Nyingchi, Tibet autonomous region, remembers many folk songs he learned from his father and uncle. Now, it's his turn to pass them on.
“I have liked traditional songs and dances since I was a child,” said Dargye, who has four apprentices(学徒).“The songs tell the histories of our ancestors and carry our unique culture, and-it's always a lot of fun to perform these traditional songs and dances at various gatherings.” The-song topics vary-from archery, love, to labor and praise for the land. In addition to teaching these songs to/his family members and apprentices, he also uses social media platforms such as WeChat to teach songs.
His daughter, Chok Butri, also admires the folk culture. After posting a video of her daughter, Tsering Kyi, dancing on Douyin, she gained a lot of new fans on the popular short-video platform.“We are modern people living in a modern era, so it's important and our responsibility that we use modern tools to pass on our traditional culture to make it last forever.” said Chok Butri, adding that she often posts songs and dances on WeChat and Douyin.
Dargye and his fellow villagers also recreate songs, adding modern elements such as aircraft and trains to the lyrics. Besides singing and dancing, Dargye makes handicrafts decorated with Tibetan cultural elements, including various hide and hair ropes, bags made of leather and cloth, and knife sheaths.
The local government encourages villagers to inherit(继承) and develop folk songs and other forms of traditional culture. Dargye's efforts to preserve folk culture have been acknowledged by the government. In 2014, he was chosen as a county-level intangible (无形的) cultural inheritor and receives funds every year.
24. Why does Dargye want to pass the culture on
A. He wants to satisfy his interest. B. He wants to learn from the seniors.
C. He wants to bring people fun. D. He wants to inherit and develop it.
25. What is the author's purpose in mentioning Dargye's daughter
A. To show folk music's effect on her.
B. To stress Dargye's influence on her.
C. To emphasize her love for folk culture.
D. To reveal the popularity of folk culture online.
26. Which of the following best describes Dargye
A. Ambitious and honest. B. Talented and curious.
C. Devoted and creative. D. Generous and determined.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. All efforts to preserve culture pay off.
B. Craftsman carries tunes to preserve culture.
C. An artist prefers traditional songs and dances.
D. Tibetan culture is being protected and passed on.
Passage6 湖南省长沙市一中等名校联考联合体2023届高三上学期11月联考
There was a boy named Drake. He was just 12 years old. His parents had no money to educate him. They had no choice other than to tell their children to leave school and start helping them with their shop's work.
Drake assimilated this and started waking up before sunrise and going to their shop and cleaning it. He was really a hardworking guy. He always wanted something big to happen in his life, but he knew that a change does not happen in a day. So he started caching himself and completed all senior high school courses at the age of 18. When he turned 20, he got a job offer from an electrical company.
He started working in that company, and every day after coming from his job, he would learn more and more about bulbs(灯泡)because he saw a lot of bulb production there. After some years he made a new improved bulb of his own. He was really excited to show it to his boss，but when the boss saw it, he wasn't interested in it and said it was of little use. But still, he believed in himself and didn't give up.
After a few months，he thought of setting up his own factory where he and his wife would put the improved bulb into production. When they made the bulbs, they started selling them. No one was interested in those bulbs, but still, he kept believing in himself.
One day when the sun was rising, he got an order of l,000 pieces of the bulbs. This totally changed his life. After that，he started getting more and more orders.
24. Why did Drake 's parents ask him to work in their shop when he was 12
A. They wanted him to catch himself.
B. They expected him to be successful.
C. They wished him to be hardworking.
D. They were unable to pay for his schooling.
25.What does the underlined word "assimilated" in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Remembered. B. Understood. C. Expressed. D. Hated.
26. What did Drake's boss think of his new improved bulb
A. Surprising. B. Attractive. C. Popular. D. Valueless.
27.What can we learn from the story
A. All things are difficult before they are easy.
B. Confidence is the first secret of success.
C. Learn to say before you sing.
D. Practice makes perfect.
Passage 7 江苏省常州市2023届高三上学期期中考试英语试题
The peony has gained extraordinary support in an online vote to be chosen as China's national flower. The final result of the poll, initiated by the China Flower Association, will be unveiled on Friday.
The five days of voting began on Monday, and an official from the association revealed that the peony has collected more than 90 percent of the votes to date among 10 options.
"We are stepping into the new era and the county is witnessing social prosperity," the official satd. "People also have better living conditions. It is time to have an official national flower that can represent our state image and the nation's spirit."
According to the association, China's national flower should meet four standards: It should originate in China and have a long history in many regions; it should be beautiful in shape and color, to represent the Chinese culture and personality; it should have a profound historical culture and be widely known to the public; and it should be extensively used in many fields with a competitive ecological and economic value that could benefit the public.
"The peony was the national flower in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Apart from ornamental(观 赏的) value, it also has been used as a food and a traditional Chinese herb, for which it has strong economic value," Dong said. "It is widely known by Chinese people. Even my 10-year-old son and his classmates in primary school have voted for it."
By Wednesday afternoon, nearly 600,000 people had joined in the discussion on WeChat, with about 470,000 agreeing that the national flower should be only one certain flower.
Among several colors being considered, the red peony bas. gained the greatest support from the public with nearly 30,000 votes on Sina Weibo, followed by white and yellow.
Many netizens said they didn't realize that China has no national flower. In fact, many people said they had already accepted the peony as the national flower years before they saw the vote.
24. What is most probably this article
A. An introduction to a flower. B. A news report about a vote.
C. An ad for a flower. D. A public notice of a vote.
25. What part of the voting is paragraph 4 and 5 mainly about
A. The procedure. B. The standard. C. The reason. D. The result.
26. What is the author's attitude towards peony being chosen as China's national flower
A. negative B. supportive C. unclear D intolerant
27. What is the best title for the text
A. Peony leads national flower voting.
B. New era calls for new national flower.
C. Peony changes national flower standards.
D. Peony represents nation's image and spirit.
Passage 8 （广东省广州市华南师范大学附属中学2023届高三上学期第一次月考）
It was June 14 and the last day of middle school had arrived.
I had spent the past couple of months trashing and treasuring all the things that I had accumulated in my classroom over the past 19 years. Looking into my classroom, you can see about two dozen boxes and bins inside, piled nearly three-quarters high to the ceiling, all packed and ready for the big move. The 22-million-dollar restoration work was only days away from starting and we were instructed that everything must go.
My parents Michael and Donna, wife Laura and newborn baby Summer had arrived that day. The students had heard so much about my daughter and were excited to meet her for the first time. My mother was there to help organize my classroom nearly 19 years ago and hadn’t seen it since. My father had visited on a few occasions, as had my wife. That day marked not only the end of an era for me, but the dawning of a new beginning.
The day before, I had thrown a party for my students. The feelings were mixed, as I knew that this would be the farewell (告别) party in my classroom of 19 years and the last time I would see all of these students together. I thought back to when they were all in middle school and would visit me in my classroom on my birthday. They made it an annual tradition. I will treasure these moments for the rest of my life.
Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe (敌人), a blessing or a curse, a dawn or a dusk. I’ve learned over the years in working with over 2, 000 children that looking at things from an optimistic perspective and taking the time to foster relationships with people make the world a happier and safer place. No matter what a person’s life circumstances may be, you can be the change in their life that will bring them a sense of self-worth, which will ultimately provide them with the opportunity to become who they are meant to be. They might go on to change the world.
4. Why did the author pack his things in the classroom
A. He was doing a cleaning.
B. He would quit his job as a teacher.
C. The classroom would soon be restored.
D. His students were graduating from middle school.
5. Why are the writer’s family members mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To explain the family’s relations with his students.
B. To demonstrate the family’s involvement in his job.
C. To list the family’s contribution to the classroom.
D. To show the family’s expectations for a new beginning.
6. What does the writer intend to convey in the last paragraph
A. Think of the end in every beginning.
B. Change happens for better or for worse.
C. It is no good feeling attached to a place.
D. A positive attitude brings forth good changes.
7. What’s the tone of the writer in writing the article
A. Bittersweet. B. Sad. C. Excited. D. Unconcerned.
Passage 9 湖北省鄂东南教育教学改革联盟学校2023届高三上学期期中联考英语试题
Tiger Woods was only 19-year-olds when he made his first cut on the PGA Tour, but the newest wonderkid in golf has beaten that marker this week.
The Chinese-Tapei star Hsieh Cheng-wei was in the field for the Linkou International, and experienced a storming start on Thursday when he posted a three under par ( 标准杆) 69. His second round tailed off slightly as he finished with a 74, but at one under par, he remains in the tournament for the weekend.
Hsieh broke the record of Guan Tian-lang, who made the cut at the 2013 Masters when he was 14 years and 169 days. The legendary Tiger Woods - who reportedly shot a 48 over nine holes when he was only three-years-old, was 19 when he made his first professional cut at the 1995 Masters.
Cheng-wei isn’t old enough to have been able to drive home from the course after his rounds, and nor could he celebrate his new feat with an alcoholic drink. However, he wasn’t about to get carried away with his performance either.
“I didn’t putt (轻击球) well.” he told Markman from . “It’s not that tough out there. I just didn’t play my best game. I got nervous towards the end because I wasn’t playing well. I didn’t have much expectation though. I just try to play my best.”
Despite his own critical assessment, golf fans reacted favourably when the official Asian Tour Twitter account praised the feat, writing: “Local amateur Hsieh Cheng-wei becomes the youngest male player (14 years and 33 days old) to make the halfway cut on one of the game’s major Tours,” alongside a clapping emoji.
The youngster will now hope to progress better than previous record holder Tian-lang, who is currently outside the top 1, 900 players in the world. But his achievement on his home course will have undoubtedly made the golf work take note.
24. Who made his first cut at the youngest age
A. Tiger Woods. B. Hsieh Cheng-wei.
C. Guan Tian-lang. D. Markman.
25. Which of the following can replace “get carried away with” in Paragraph 4
A. Be anxious about. B. Be tired of.
C. Be annoyed about. D. Be excited about.
26. What can we know from Cheng-wei’s words
A. He didn’t play the game with ease.
B. He was nervous from the beginning.
C. He was content with the process.
D. He had no expectation for the game.
27. What will Cheng-wei do next
A. Challenge Tian-lang to a game. B. Break the world record.
C. Make greater achievements. D. Become the top 1900 player.
Passage 10 江苏省苏州市2022-2023学年第一学期高三期中调研试卷
Jim Metzner has spent nearly five decades documenting and sharing the sounds of the world, from immersive portraits of American cities to unforgettable moments with people and wildlife in varied places.
Now more people will be able to hear more of the world through Metzner's tape. The Library of Congress announced earlier this month that it has acquired the full body of his life's work. The recordings include soundscapes of every description from around the world and interviews with scientists, artists and local people. Whereas many recordists focus entirely on a single subject----nature,music or science----Metzner's recordings convey various human experiences accompanied by the vast range of sounds from the natural world.
Metzner's career began with a moment of realization in the 1970s, when he first ventured onto the campus of UMass Amherst equipped with a stereo recorder, microphone and ear phones. Metznerre called pushing the red button and hearing a lifelike symphony: a couple walking and talking nearby, a bicycle riding through gravel, a bird flying overhead, bells in the distance." And I was going like, ‘Wow，this is amazing. What an extraordinary coincidence! '" he recalled." But it wasn’t a coincidence----this stuff was happening all the time, I just hadn't been paying attention to it. And it was the microphone and the recorder that said,‘ Wake up ... you live in a world of sound. Here it is.’And it was, like, handing it to me on a plate.”
Metzner continued to focus on those moments over the years. Now in his 7Os, Metzner isn’t hanging up his microphone quite yet. He tells NPR he's grateful to the Library of Congress for preserving his life's work, which he describes as a deep honor. But he also wants to make sure it's actually being heard ,not just“buried in an archive(档案室).”
He hopes more people will get to experience — and recognize the value ---- of soundscapes, which he describes as “part of our natural heritage” and "the touchstones to our feelings."
“You can go to a museum and see Diane Arbus’ photographs. You can see Rene Magritte's paintings,” he adds. "Why not soundscapes ”
24. What is special about Metzner's recordings
A. They describe the interviews with local people.
B. They convey sounds from human activities.
C. They display sounds on different subjects.
D. They focus entirely on a single subject.
25. What inspired Metzner to take up the recording career
A. A symphony he heard on the campus of UMass Amherst.
B. A sound -rich moment on the campus of UMass Amherst.
C. A realization that he was well equipped with recording devices.
D. A coincidence that he happened to be waken up by the recorder.
26.Which aspect does Metzner value most about his life's work
A. The Library of Congress has preserved it.
B. It has recorded unforgettable moments.
C. It can become our natural heritage.
D. More people can actually hear it.
27.What does Metzner probably mean in the last paragraph
A. Soundscapes are every bit as much of an art form.
B. More and more people choose to appreciate soundscapes.
C. Photographs and paintings are recognized as natural heritage.
D. The value of soundscapes deserves more recognition than others.
Passage 11浙江省浙里卷天下2023届高三上学期10月测试英语试题
As I walked into my new high school for the first time, I felt uncertain, nervous and lonely. I missed my old friends terribly. My head hurt with the thought of making new friends all over again.
What will my new friends be like Will we like each other Will I even make a friend These questions were on my mind, as I walked over to a group of girls.
I didn't know anyone in my new school. It seemed like everyone was watching me, as if every head was turning towards me, waiting for me to make a wrong move.
I nervously said “hi” in a low voice, waving my hand at the group. Expecting them to start laughing and making fun of me, I was surprised when they waved back and asked me to sit with them.
As if a switch had been turned off, all the anxious thoughts that had been killing me were gone. A feeling of acceptance and excitement rushed over me as I happily chatted with the six girls, telling them more about myself.
Looking back at how anxious I was upon entering my new school for the first time, I now feel stupid for I had been losing my sleep over something so small. Being myself and being polite had worked out for me just fine. Being confident proved to be the key that fit perfectly into the lock on the door of friendship, the same door that I had been too scared to even knock on before.
I had never expected that by the end of the day I would have any friends at all, let alone six. What I learned from my experience was to welcome everyday surprises with open arms and to accept the good or bad feelings that fill our hearts, the same place where love lives and where new friends are welcomed.
24. Why did the author mention those questions in paragraph 2
A. To express her needs.
B. To show her nervousness.
C. To show her hunger for knowledge.
D. To express her doubts about friendship.
25. What was unexpected to the author
A. Being accepted by all the students.
B. The invitation from the group of girls.
C. Being laughed at by the group of girls.
D. The attention all the students paid to her.
26. What advice might the author give to new high school students
A. Get enough sleep.
B. Keep in touch with old friends.
C. Believe in yourself.
D. Avoid saying something stupid.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. Every dog has his day
B. Every bean has its black
C. Each new day holds a surprise
D. Each one thinks in his own way
Passage 12 山东省潍坊市（安丘、诸城、高密）三县市2023届高三10月联考
Museums around the world have been struggling during the Novel Coronavirus crisis. The UNESCO estimates that one out of eight museums might not survive. A museum facing financial difficulties because of the restrictions has received a surprise gift meant to honor people who died of the disease，which is a 16th century artwork called "Body of Christ Supported by Angels” by the Dutch painter Bartholomeus Spranger.
Taco Dibbits, general director at the museum, had long sought to buy the painting to add to its collection. Dibbits felt like he was in the perfect position to buy the oil-on-copper painting in early March at an art sale in the southern Netherlands. What he did not know, however, was that the picture had been sold soon after it arrived at the art sale.
Dibbits said he was caught by surprise when he got a telephone call from Bob Haboldt, an international dealer and art collector，who owned the painting，explaining that the coronavirus crisis had resulted in being unable to travel，just like everyone else.“In isolation(隔离)， I took the step that I would not think about its financial value,”he told the AP in a phone interview from Italy. “Only its emotional value.”
The painting itself could be seen to represent both the current times we are experiencing and the future the world is looking to. In it，a dead Jesus Christ is lifted from the ground by three angels and taken skyward.“The picture represents a big message,”Haboldt said.“I hope people will stop in front of it for a moment and realize that although they look at a religious painting，they are looking at something timeless，full of compassion and hope.”
Dibbits said he welcomes Haboldt 's act of kindness in the current unsettling isolation.“That a dealer decides to donate a work when he doesn't know where his future is going，I think that's something very special,”he said.
24.Why does the author mention the Novel Coronavirus crisis in paragraph 1
A. To provide an example.
B. To introduce the topic.
C. To make comparisons.
D. To present the background.
25. Why did Bob Haboldt donate the painting
A. To be in memory of the dead.
B. To attach importance to his fame.
C. To meet the demands of the museum.
D. To escape from his economic troubles.
26.How would Taco Dibbits probably feel at the painting being sold
A. Frightened. B. Disappointed. C. Satisfied. D. Embarrassed.
27. What does the painting convey
A. Reflecting on the past is essential.
B. People should have confidence in the future.
C. Most famous paintings are about religious themes.
D. Emotional value matters more than the financial value.
Passage 13 湖北省部分重点中学2023届高三上学期10月联考英语试卷
Hands up, who’s rubbish at drawing Ha! Bet you’re not as bad as me.
Like most during lockdown, I missed being in familiar green city spaces. A quick snap (照片) on my phone never quite captured the moment. So I was excited to find “green sketching” sessions near my home. This seemed a perfect Covid-safe activity, even for the untalented.
Our group was all women, with some having had previous artistic training. We were given art supplies and then set drawing exercises to help us get creative.
This type of art, “green sketching”, was inspired by environmental scientist Dr Ali Foxon. Ali thought that spreading the joy of sketching could be the key to making people care about nature instead of just wordy reports. She launched her movement, Boggy Doodles(沼泽涂鸦), in 2016.
The day we were there the forest was glorious—all gold, yellow and brown. We spent the last hour trying to capture a forest scene. Hoping not to embarrass myself too much, I made a real effort to catch the dark and brighter areas of the trunks, their textures (纹理). I used an eraser to create the white shape of a silver tree in the distance. Mine looked more like a winter scene—I hadn’t managed to capture the autumn leaves or the branches. But when the five of us brought our work together at the end, I wasn’t too ashamed: mine was only just the worst.
I had loved this chance for a real and physical creative experience—I can’t be the only one to feel sad at the prospect of a new lockdown. Sketching calms a busy, anxious mind and trains the brain to notice “little things” that spark joy and help strengthen us against life’s challenges. While engaging with nature may well make us keener on protecting it—in Robert Macfarlane’s words, “We will not save what we do not love and we rarely love what we cannot name or do not see” — the benefits of sketching work the other way round.
24. Why did the author take part in the “green sketching” activity
A. Her friends advised her to do so.
B. She needed something to kill time.
C. She was eager to return to green spaces.
D. She wanted to improve her painting skills.
25. What can we learn about the “green sketching” activity
A. It was launched by Dr Ali Foxon.
B. It was well-received after being held in 2016.
C. It required the participants to write a report afterwards.
D. It was aimed at raising public awareness of environmental protection.
26. How did the author feel about her “green sketching” experience
A. She was ashamed that she didn’t take it seriously.
B. She felt embarrassed that her work was the worst.
C. She was fascinated by the winter scene in the forest.
D. She enjoyed herself even though she was poor at painting.
27. What does the author want to convey with Robert’s words
A. Sketching can strengthen one’s creativity.
B. Doing things we love brings us happiness
C. The first step to protecting nature is to engage with it.
D. It often takes a calm mind to overcome challenges in life.
Passage 14 江苏省姜堰中学、如东中学、沭阳中学2023届高三10月三校联考
Earlier this month, British supermarket chain Morrisons announced that it would be removing “use by” dates on most of its milk. The idea behind this is to discourage people from throwing milk away based on a date, rather than sniffing (闻) and looking at it to determine whether it’s still safe for consumption.
The fact is that significant amounts of food get wasted every year by people blindly following expiration dates, rather than their senses. What makes matters worse is that most dates don’t mean much, anyway. They’re assigned somewhat randomly by food manufacturers that are not held to any regulatory standards for what determines a safe date nor what expertise (专门知识) is required to make such a judgment call—so it makes sense that they’d be too cautious.
What I find amusing, however, is that many people seem to be horrified by this approaching absence of “use by” dates.
In fact, I never look at expiration dates when I shop. To me, it’s as if they don’t exist. To be clear, I am not an absent-minded shopper. I pay close attention to both packaging and price. Despite having a full cart at checkout, I could tell you the exact price of every item in it. Any time I see a clearance rack (清仓货架) at the store, that’s usually where I go first because it’s exactly the stuff I want to buy—the cheaper, the better! If there’s any heavily discounted product that I’d normally use, I will certainly take it. Often, I’ll mentally adjust my weekly menu plan on the spot, based on what I find.
The handful of times I have looked at expiration dates have been for short-lived items like prepackaged salad greens. What I’ve found, however, is that the dates mean little. Even a package that claims to be fresh can still have rotten yellow leaves at the bottom, which turns me off. Therefore, the expiration date means next to nothing, but my visual assessment, combined with my intention for when I plan to eat it, is far more useful.
Food is your friend. Food is not out to kill you!
24. Why will Morrisons remove “use by” dates on most of its milk
A. To reduce food waste. B. To improve customers’ senses.
C. To meet the regulatory standards. D. To be cautious about food quality.
25. What do we know about the author’s shopping habit from the text
A. She shows little interest in packaging.
B. She cares more about the price.
C. She always avoids buying discounted products.
D. She is often careless about choosing goods.
26. Why does the author give the example of “prepackaged salad greens”
A. To claim her favorite food.
B. To introduce her cooking habit.
C. To stress the uselessness of expiration dates.
D. To show the poor packaging of some food.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. What Makes Us Waste More Food B. Why We Need “Use By” Dates
C. How I Choose Food for Cooking D. Why I Ignore Food Expiration Dates
Passage 15 湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2023届高三上学期月考试卷（二）英语
British sculptor Jason Taylor has made it his mission to use his talent to conserve our ecosystems by creating underwater museums. Over the years, the environmentalist has put over 850 massive artworks underwater worldwide. On February 1,2021, Taylor launched his latest work-The Underwater Museum of Cannes.
“The main goal was to bring attention to the fact that our oceans need our help,” Taylor told Dezeen. “Ocean ecologies have been destroyed by human activities in the Mediterranean over the past few decades, and it is not obvious what is taking place when observing the sea from afar.”
The Underwater Museum of Cannes contains 6 sculptures featuring local residents of various ages. They range from Maurice, an 80-year-old fisherman, to Anouk, a 9-year-old student. Towering over 6-foot-tall and weighing 10 tons, the faces are sectioned into two parts, with the outer part like a mask. The mask indicates that the world's oceans appear powerful and unbeatable from the surface but house an ecosystem that is extremely fragile to careless human activities.
Though the waters surrounding the sculptures now appear a pristine(extremely clean) blue, the seabed was filled with old boat engines, pipes, and other human-made trash when the project began about four years ago. Besides removing the trash, Taylor also restored the area's seagrass. Just one square meter of the seagrass can generate up to 10 liters of oxygen daily． The seagrass also helps prevent coastal erosion（侵蚀）and provides habitats for many ocean creatures.
“The idea of creating an underwater museum was to draw more people underwater and develop a sense of care and protection,” Taylor told Dezeen. “If we threw unwanted waste near a forest, there would be a public outcry. But this is happening every day in our surrounding waters and it largely goes unnoticed.”
24.What are the underwater museums intended to do
A. To make huge profits.
B. To show Jason Taylor's talent.
C. To raise awareness of protecting the ocean.
D. To draw attention to endangered sea animals.
25.Why does the outer part of the sculptures look like a mask
A. To indicate the power of oceans.
B. To remind people to protect themselves.
C. To popularize the features of the locals.
D. To stress the sensitiveness of the ecosystem.
26.What's Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. How the project was started.
B. How the seagrass was restored.
C. What recovery effort the project made.
D. Why the surroundings were improved.
27.What can we infer from what Jason Taylor said in the last paragraph
A. The situation of the ocean is easily ignored.
B. The destruction caused to the ocean is noticeable.
C. Forests play a more important role in ecosystems.
D. People have less tolerance to damage done to forests.
参考答案 ：
Passage 1 12-15 BACD
Passage 2 4-7 DBAB
Passage 3 27-30 BADC
Passage 4 24-27 B D A B
Passage 5 24-27 D B C D
Passage 6 24-27 DBDB
Passage7 24-27 BBCA
Passage8 4-7 CBDA
Passage9 24-27 BDAC
Passage10 24-27 CBDA
Passage11 24-27 BBCC
Passage12 24-27 DAAB
Passage13 24-27 CDDC
Passage14 24-27 ABCD
Passage15 24-27 CDCA
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