江苏省南通市如皋市2021届高三英语下学期5月第三次适应性考试试题.doc

1、江苏省南通市如皋市2021届高三英语下学期5月第三次适应性考试试题第一部分 听力（共20题 满分30分 每题1.5分）第一节听下面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. Why is the man laughing?A. He heard a joke.B. He was watching TV.C. He saw a baby do something funny.2. How much does the woman need to pay

2、for the car?A. $1000.B. $1750.C. $2000.3. Why did the woman fail to answer the phone?A. She fell asleep early.B. She was busy with work.C. She was trying to ignore the man.4. What is the main idea of the conversation?A. The artists use of colors.B. The current state of art in general.C. The speakers

3、 expectations of the artist.5. What does the woman probably want to receive?A. A cup of coffee.B. A piece of bread.C. A takeaway meal.第二节听下面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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where are the speakers?A. A

4、t the mans classroom.B. At the womans yard.C. At a restaurant.7. How did the speakers meet each other?A. They teach at the same school.B. Their children are in the same class.C. Theyve lived in the same town for a long time.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why is the woman so upset with the man?A. He didnt follow

5、her advice.B. He didnt bring proper clothing.C. He got them lost in the forest.9. What are the speakers doing?A. Looking for directions.B. Climbing a mountain.C. Building a bridge.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. House cleaner and customer.B. Manager and

6、 employee.C. Hotel staff and guest.11. How does the man feel?A. Angry.B. Happy.C. Apologetic.12. What is the woman like?A. Shes strict but fair.B. Shes casual and cheerful.C. Shes unkind and a bit cruel.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the mans biggest challenge?A. Weak language skills.B. Few friends to

7、 talk to.C. Discomfort with the cold weather.14. During which season is the conversation probably taking place?A. Spring.B. Fall.C. Winter.15. Why did the man leave his home?A. He found a job in another country.B. He wanted a new experience.C. He didnt have many friends there.16. What is probably th

8、e womans job?A. A caf employee. B. A clothing salesperson.C. An English teacher.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What was the speakers focus of study in university?A. Business.B. Robotics.C. Engineering.18. What might the speakers main weakness be?A. Hes not consistent.B. Hes not skilled in his major.C. He doe

9、snt have many social skills.19. How does the speaker make most of his money?A. By selling his company.B. By inventing new products.C. By investing in other companies.20. What will the speaker probably do in the future?A. Retire at a young age.B. Return to his home country.C. Donate his money to char

10、ity.第二部分 阅读 (共两节, 满分50分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AAmazing landscapes of Chinas XinjiangXinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is located in the central part of the Eurasian Continent, on the northwest border of China. It covers about one-sixth of Chinas total territory.

11、Xinjiang was a key link on the Silk Road and a hub for east-west cultural exchanges in ancient times.Attractions in XinjiangKarakul LakeThe Karakul is a lake in Akto County along the highway, located 196 km from Kashgar City. Karakul is a very unusual plateau(高原) lake. In fact, it is the highest lak

12、e of the Pamir Plateau, at an altitude of 3,600 m. The view is stunning, thanks to the surrounding, snow-covered mountains and beautiful reflections in the crystal-clear water. Tianchi LakeTianchi Lake, also known as Heavenly Lake, is located on the northern side of the Bogeda Peak in the Tianshan m

13、ountains. It is 120 km from Urumqi City and only a 90-minute drive, and the center of the Tianchi scenic area of startling contrasts an alpine drift lake at an altitude of 1,980 m (6,496 ft) with glistening glaciers on the mountain peaks nearby when the sun is shining.Kanas LakeKanas Lake is in the

14、Kanas Geopark and is mainly made up of Crouching Dragon Bay, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay and the interesting mystery of the legendary big red monster fish! The water, surrounded by snow-covered mountains, decorates the world like a diamond.Delicious food in XinjiangXinjiang boasts a rich and unique food

15、culture. Breakfast here includes melons, jam and milk tea while lunch is often served with flour-based delicacies featuring beef and mutton. Dinner usually entails Nang, tea or noodles.Various products of XinjiangXinjiang specialties include lavender, cotton, tomato, mutton, beef, jujube, and variou

16、s fruits.In addition, Xinjiang has the richest mineral resources in China, with 138 different types. Those resources discovered in other parts of our country accounts for less than a quarter. Nephrite is one of Chinas top five famous jades and most of it is found in Hetian, Xinjiang.21. Which is the

17、 best choice for those near Urumqi City who prefer a challenge of plateau?A. Kanas LakeB. Karakul LakeC. Heavenly LakeD. the Pamir Plateau22. If you are invited to a meal in Xinjiang at noon, what main course may probably be severed? A. Milk teaB. Baked NangC. Pulled noodlesD. Roasted whole lamb23.

18、What percentage of the minerals is discovered in Xinjiang?A. More than 75 %B. Less than 25%C. Around 25%D. Around 50%B“Wheres Papa going with the ax?” said Fern to her mother as they were setting the table for breakfast.“Out to the hog house,” replied Mrs. Arable. “Some pigs were born last night.” “

19、I dont see why he needs an ax,” continued Fern, who was only eight.“Well,” said her mother, “one of the pigs is a runt. Its very small and weak, and it will never amount to anything. So your father has decided to do away with it.” “Do away with it?” shrieked Fern. “You mean kill it? Just because its

20、 smaller than the others?” Mrs. Arable put a pitcher of cream on the table. “Dont yell, Fern!” she said. “Your father is right. The pig would probably die anyway.” Fern pushed a chair out of the way and ran outdoors. The grass was wet and the earth smelled of spring time. Ferns sneakers were sopping

21、 by the time she caught up with her father.“Please dont kill it!” she sobbed. “Its unfair.” Mr. Arable stopped walking. “Fern,” he said gently, “you will have to learn to control yourself.” “Control myself?” yelled Fern. “This is a matter of life and death, and you talk about controlling myself.” Te

22、ars ran down her cheeks and she took hold of the ax and tried to pull it out of her fathers hand.“Fern,” said Mr. Arable, “I know more about raising a litter of pigs than you do. A weakling makes trouble. Now run along!” “But its unfair,” cried Fern. “The pig couldnt help being born small, could it?

23、 If I had been very small at birth, would you have killed me?” Mr. Arable smiled. “Certainly not,” he said, looking down at his daughter with love. “But this is different. A little girl is one thing, a little runty pig is another.” “I see no difference,” replied Fern, still hanging on to the ax. “Th

24、is is the most terrible case of injustice I ever heard of.” A queer look came over John Arables face. He seemed almost ready to cry himself.“All right,” he said.” You go back to the house and I will bring the runt when I come in. Ill let you start it on a bottle, like a baby. Then youll see what tro

25、uble a pig can be.” When Mr. Arable returned to the house half an hour later, he carried a carton under his arm. Fern was upstairs changing her sneakers. The kitchen table was set for breakfast, and the room smelled of coffee, bacon, damp plaster, and wood smoke from the stove.“Put it on her chair!”

26、 said Mrs. Arable. Mr. Arable set the carton down at Ferns place. Then he walked to the sink and washed his hands and dried them on the roller towel.Fern came slowly down the stairs. Her eyes were red from crying.As she approached her chair, the carton wobbled, and there was a scratching noise. Fern

27、 looked at her father. Then she lifted the lid of the carton. There, inside, looking up at her, was the newborn pig. It was a white one. The morning light shone through its ears, turning them pink.“Hes yours,” said Mr. Arable. “Saved from an untimely death.And may the good Lord forgive me for this f

28、oolishness.” Fern couldnt take her eyes off the tiny pig. “Oh,” she whispered. “Oh, look at him! Hes absolutely perfect.” She closed the carton carefully. First she kissed her father, then she kissed her mother. Then she opened the lid again, lifted the pig out, and held it against her cheek.24. Whe

29、n Fern said “I dont see why he needs an ax.”, she was really _.A. anxious about what happened at hog houseB. curious about the pigs born last nightC. making little of fathers behaviorD. preventing father killing the weak pig25. Why did Mr. Arable tell his daughter to learn to control herself?A. Beca

30、use Fern felt unfair about her life.B. Because Fern was dissatisfied with the ax.C. Because he was blamed for what he have done.D. Because he was stopped by his daughter.26. What made Mr. Arable seem almost ready to cry himself?A. The most terrible case of injustice.B. Ferns persistence of saving th

31、e runty pig.C. The unusual experience of the runty pig.D. A queer expression coming over his face.27. Whats the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph?A. The little girl was content with her fathers decision.B. Fern was longing to raise the small and weak pig.C. Lord would for

32、give Mr. Arable for his foolishness.D. Mr. Arable felt disappointed about the result.CImagine wearing high-tech body armour that makes you super strong and tireless. Such technology, more specifically called an exoskeleton, sounds like the preserve of the Iron Man series of superhero movies.Yet the

33、equipment is increasingly being worn in real life around the world. And one manufacturer-Californias SuitX-expects it to go mainstream.” There is no doubt in my mind that these devices will eventually be sold at hardware stores,” says SuitXs founder Homayoon Kazerooni. In simple explanation, an exos

34、keleton is an external device that supports, covers and protects its user, giving greater levels of strength and endurance. Sometimes also referred to as “wearable robots”, they can be battery-powered and computer-operated, incorporating motors and hydraulics. Or they can be more simple, passive des

35、igns that use springs and dampeners.“Integrating machines with humans opens up a new realm of opportunity,” says Adrian Spragg, an expert on the technology at management consultancy Accenture. “Many of the early applications have been focused on military and medical applications, but in the last sev

36、eral years theres been an explosion of use in a range of cases.” This expansion, which has come together with rapid advances in the technology, has seen exoskeletons increasingly used by manufacturing workers. Versions for consumers are also now being developed to help people more easily do everythi

37、ng from DIY, to walking, climbing stairs, and other daily activities.One report says sales are now due to rocket as a result. Global exoskeleton revenues are expected to rise from $392m in 2020 to $6.8bn in 2030, according to a study by ABI Research. SuitXs “suits” are now being tested by car manufa

38、cturers General Motors and Fiat. Prof Kazerooni, who is also the director of the University of Californias Berkeley Robotics and Human Engineering Laboratory, says that the primary benefit of the firms exoskeletons is to prevent muscle fatigue. “Weve shown that muscle activity in the back, shoulder

39、and knees drops by 50%,” he says. “If muscle activities drop, that means the risk of muscle injury is less. “This means that factory or plant managers get more productivity, their insurance costs are lower, and there are less workdays lost to injury. Theres less cost and more productivity.”General M

40、otors is also looking at a battery-powered exoskeleton glove developed by Bioservo. This glove, called the Iron Hand, has sensors and motors in each finger, which automatically respond to the level of force that the wearer applies to his or her hand when lifting or gripping something. The glove ther

41、efore takes up some of the strain. BioServo says it can increase the wearers hand strength by 20% for extended periods.28. According to Homayoon Kazerooni, the equipment will go mainstream because _.A. the device can give extra strength and enduranceB. the machine will eventually be sold at hardware

42、 storesC. the equipment is increasingly being worn in real lifeD. the exoskeleton is an external device that is supportive29. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “Integrating” in Para. 3?A. PresentingB. LinkingC. SupplyingD. Combining30. Whats Prof Kazeroonis feeling towards “exoskeleton

43、”?A. Sympathetic B. PromisingC. ConcernedD. Astonished31. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?A. Wearable robots may help the disabled in the future.B. The new device will cost less and produce more.C. The battery-powered exoskeleton will change our life.D. The Iron Man has really com

44、e into our life.DElon Musk and his electric car company Tesla have a large following in Chinathe worlds largest vehicle marketmuch to the envy of rivals.However, a number of potential customers are deciding against placing orders and some owners are refusing to drive their Teslas to protest the way

45、a customer who complained about an alleged brake failure was treated at the Shanghai auto show.On April 19, the opening day of the show, which is held every two years, a woman got on top of a Tesla Model 3 car and shouted that the brakes did not work. She was quickly dragged away by security guards,

46、 who attempted to hide her from visitors with open umbrellas. Footage of the incident taken by onlookers generated more than 150 million views on Sina Weibo within hours.The protester, who was detained by police for disturbing public order, owns a Tesla Model 3 in Henan province, and her father was

47、involved in a traffic accident in February while driving the car. The woman claimed that the crash was caused by a technical problem with the car, but Tesla insisted the accident was due to excessive speed.Soon after the protest, Grace Tao, a Tesla vice-president, told reporters: “There is no possib

48、ility Tesla will compromise . I think she (the protester) is quite professional . She has contributed to most of the negative news about Tesla recently.” Faced with mounting pressure, the company softened its stance, issuing a series of late-night statements. On April 20, it put out an apology and s

49、aid it was carrying out a “self-inspection”. Next day, it said it was “working with regulators for investigation”.On Thursday, Tesla disclosed data about the vehicle that crashed, generated before the accident. The data have not been independently verified. Events took another turn three days later,

50、 when the woman protester, surnamed Zhang, was released from detention.In a news analysis, Reuters said Tesla defies industry convention, as it is based on a corporate culture that rarely admits mistakes. The company has long been accused by customers of responding in an irresponsible manner to comp

51、laints about incidents such as battery fires, unexpected acceleration and failure to provide software updates.Only two months ago, Tesla promised to “strictly abide by Chinese laws and regulations and always respect consumer rights “after the State Administration for Market Regulation urged it to he

52、ed consumer complaints”. 32. The woman got on top of a Tesla Model 3 car on April 19 to_.A. protest the way a customer complaining about the brake failure B. go against placing orders and refuse to drive her Tesla laterC. claim that her father was involved in a traffic accident with his TeslaD. info

53、rm the public that the crash was caused by a technical problem33. Security guards attempted to hide her from visitors with open umbrellas, because_.A. she disturbed the public orderB. she shouted to make herself heardC. they worried about the negative impact on Tesla D. they insisted the accident wa

54、s due to excessive speed34. Why did Grace Tao mention that the protester was quite professional?A. Because he suspected that someone may plot it intentionally.B. Because he wanted to say he was unsatisfied with the behavior.C. Because he questioned about the protesters profession about the car.D. Be

55、cause he felt annoyed with the negative news caused by the action.35. Whats the main point Reuters tried to make in the second-to-last paragraph?A. Tesla observed Chinese laws and regulations.B. Tesla never admitted mistakes at all events.C. Tesla unreasonably defied industry convention.D. Tesla was

56、 negatively faced with many problems. 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The Ministry of Education and the National Cultural Heritage Administration co-released a document on Monday to illustrate a better use of museum resources for the school sector. 36 Syllabuses(

57、教学大纲) of courses in schools, like Chinese, history, geography, fine arts, physics chemistry, biology, among others, will include museum content. Various educational goals will be set for students in different grades. Local governments will follow to ensure financial support and proper evaluation of

58、the educational activities related to museums.More extracurricular activities after 3:30 pm are encouraged to feature museums, according to the document. Some creative forms like lectures, role-play games have attracted a great deal of students. 37 The new document aims to develop new channels makin

59、g use of museums in school education. 38 According to the statistics of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, 5,535 museums had been registered on the Chinese mainland by the end of 2019. The actual total number could be around 7,000 if it includes the museums in universities and other inst

60、itutions. 39 A problem is that the number of museums specializing in natural history in China is still outweighed by their counterparts focusing on human history, which could be a challenge when designing syllabuses in smaller cities.Museums can be places for children to comprehensively expand their

61、 horizons of knowledge, nurture their artistic tastes and improve their sense of aesthetics. 40 But it cannot only be popular for a short time. A long-term interaction between museums and schools will have lasting benefits. A. But the activities can be more interactive.B. Its a good start to see a n

62、ation-level framework.C. Nevertheless, the work cannot be done overnight.D. The focus is on how to improve their performance.E. The booming development of museums has created a foundation for it.F. Schools are to design new activities based on collections in local museums.G. And even comic books on

63、museums can be used to increase students interest.第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I entered high school, our teacher told us that we should do some volunteer work to enrich our school life and prepare us for university. 41 hearing this, I go

64、t excited and hoped that I would take part in this valuable activity. I 42 to be a volunteer at Yeda Hospital, one of the biggest and busiest hospitals in our city. Fortunately, I was accepted! Joy 43 over me.At around 7:30am, all the volunteers gathered. I was overwhelmed with excitement as I enter

65、ed the hospital. We were 44 by the hospital staff, and I was chosen to be in charge of self-service 45 machines, which are designed for people to buy medicine and instantly pay their hospital bills.Volunteering from 7:30am until 8:30am in the hospital made me very 46 . However, most of the people in

66、 the hospital had worried faces, and I seldom 47 a smile. It was disappointing, but I tried to understand. They might have been 48 taking care of patients. I just concentrated on my 49 task, helping plenty of people-especially the older ones who were not used to advanced technology. As time went by,

67、 I felt 50 and bored. Suddenly, my friend and I noticed a foreigner standing next to the 51 . I offered to help with my big smile, and all of a sudden, the foreigner thanked me. At first, I couldnt understand why my smile was such a big 52 to her until I learned that her husband had been in hospital

68、 for quite some time. She said that my smile lit up the hospital and 53 gave her a ray of hope, particularly to patients like her husband. I smiled and told her that everything would be fine. She was teary-eyed as she went back. I didnt expect that a 54 smile could have such magical power.That momen

69、t really touched me. Please dont be 55 about showing your smile to others, even strangers. Your unintended smile can warm the world.41. A. Once B. At C. Upon D. Beyond42. A. applied B. appealedC. advocatedD. adored43. A. concentrated B. confused C. featured D. flooded44. A. greeted B. informed C. pe

70、rmittedD. inquired45. A. checkB. payment C. treatmentD. test46. A. acute B. happy C. modestD. typical47. A. inspired B. forced C. requestedD. spotted 48. A. worn out B. left out C. picked out D. brought out49. A. applied B. assigned C. attached D. awarded50. A. confused B. ignored C. exhausted D. ab

71、used 51. A. hospitalB. doctor C. husbandD. machine 52. A. anecdoteB. deal C. fashion D. issue 53. A. eventually B. ever C. even D. extra54. A. simple B. particularC. mean D. comic 55. A. secureB. sensitive C. shy D. specific第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。No matter whether w

72、ere writing, cooking or building, the first thing 56 appears in our mind is: What can we add to make it better?Why do we think this way? Researchers 57 (publish) a paper about the human tendency to make changes through addition in the last journal Nature.The research team designed a Lego experiment

73、in which 58 small plastic figure stands under a roof supported by a single pillar(柱子) in one corner. How would you change the structure 59 (place) a brick on the roof without causing the roof to collapse on the plastic figure? Each additional Lego block would cost 10 cents.The team found that the ma

74、jority of participants chose to stabilize the roof 60 adding blocks to prevent the roof from collapsing. But in fact, there is a 61 (simple) way- get rid of the original pillar and fix the roof 62 (direct) to the base.“Addictive ideas come to mind quickly and easily, 63 subtractive (减法的) ideas requi

75、re more cognitive (认知的) effort,” co-author of the paper Benjamin Converse told Science Daily. “Because people are often moving fast and working with the first 64 (idea) that come to mind, they end up 65 (accept) additive solutions without considering subtraction at all.”第四部分 写作 (共两节；满分40分)第一节 (满分15分

76、) 现如今，随着电脑的普及，越来越多的学生不太注重传统的中国书法（Chinese calligraphy）的练习，汉字书写不尽如人意。假如你是李华，请针对这种现象用英语写一份倡议书给校英语报投稿。主要内容包括：1、陈述现象；2、阐述中国书法的影响；3、发出倡议。注意：1、词数100左右；2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_ A Theme Class Meeting A Theme Class Meeting_第二节 (满分25分) A Theme Class Meeting阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Ten minutes to go and

77、I could lock the shops door behind me. There were still a few customers who couldnt decide what to buy. One lady tested all the lipsticks on the shelf. Her friend was busy with the sunglasses. They must be tourists with lots of time on their hands. I had a fake smile glued on my face as I waited beh

78、ind the counter for them to make up their minds. They walked out without buying anything. Then it was ten minutes past 5:00. They wasted my time.Sometimes I wondered if this was really what life was about. Working from 8:00am to 5:00pm, I caught just a glimpse of the sunrise on my way to work every

79、morning. I wished I could stand on that hill and wait for the sun to rise. It felt like life was slipping through my fingers and that I never enjoyed the little things in life that would make me happy.Going home after a days work wasnt much relief. At home, a family was waiting for my attention. Whi

80、le preparing dinner, I put the laundry in the washing machine and took care of the pets. After dinner, it was time to wash the dishes while the rest of the family relaxed with their own activities. I wished I could do that, too.My body was tired. My soul was tired. I couldnt go on like this. It was

81、my own fault that I didnt make time for myself. I had spoiled my family over the years by doing everything by myself. No time for a walk with the dog, no time to just sit on my own and stare at nothing. Why should I be like this? I needed serious time for myself, time to recharge my batteries and do

82、 things that would make me a better person.A family meeting was the first step. During the meeting, I explained why I was bad-tempered and asked them what they thought would solve the problem. Everyone got a turn to come up with ideas for how they could help me achieve my goal to have at least one h

83、our per day to do what I liked.注意：1、续写词数应为150左右；2、请按如下格式在相应的位置作答。The family was open to practical solutions. _A month has passed since the new rules in the house began, and the plan is working perfectly. _202105高三5月份模拟参考答案第一部分 听力（共20题 30分 每题1.5分）1-5. CBBAA 6-10. BBABC 11-15. CACAB 16-20. AACBC第二部分 阅

84、读第一节 阅读理解（共15题 37.5分 每题2.5分）21-25 CDACD 26-30 BAADB 31-35 DDCAD第二节 七选五（共5题 12.5分 每题2.5分）36-40 FGECB第三部分 语言运用第一节 完形（共15题 15分 每题1分）41-45 CADAB 46-50 BDABC 51-55 DBCAC第二节 语法填空（共10题 15分 每题1.5分）56. that 57. published 58. a 59. to place 60. by 61. simpler 62. directly 63. but 64. ideas 65. accepting 第四部分

85、写作第一节 应用文（满分15分）Dear students,With the popularity of computes comes less attention to the practice of Chinese calligraphy. An increasing number of students tend to take notes using computers for their greater speed and accuracy. As a consequence, our handwriting has become more of a problem.It is hi

86、gh time we spent more time improving our handwriting to ease the present situation. Beautiful and neat handwriting is of much significance to us students, and no one can afford to ignore to the vital role Chinese calligraphy plays in our daily life. Action speaks louder than voice. Lets plan time fo

87、r handwriting right now.Li Hua第二节 读后续写（满分25分）The family was open to practical solutions. “What about having everyone be responsible for cleaning their own room?” I suggested. “And what about taking turns to cook, do laundry and clean up after dinner?” Their reaction was quite positive. I created a c

88、hart with the days of the week and the chores and with the name of the responsible family member each day. I was already to see that I would get an hour for myself every day after work.A month has passed since the new rules in the house began, and the plan is working perfectly. It has given us more

89、time to spend together, chatting and laughing. I no longer feel like Im caught in the rat race. For a month now, Ive been able to walk seven kilometers up the hill with my dog and watch the sunset after work. Now, I dont mind if customers are lingering in the shop when its time to lock the door. My

90、smile is no longer fake. It follows that asking for help is bravest move we can make.高三英语听力原文Text 1W: You obviously find something very amusing. Did someone tell a joke?M: Babies are such fun. This one suddenly pulled a face. (1)W: Hes cute, isnt he? He should be on TV.Text 2W: I need to work 50 mor

91、e hours until I have enough money to buy a car.M: What car did you find is under $2000? W: Its a 1990s VW, but its in great condition. I already have $1000 and I just need $750 more. (2)Text 3W: Were you still out when I returned from work last night? M: Yes. I called you, but you didnt answer. So I

92、 thought you were already in bed.W: I was still working. I wasnt trying to ignore you. I was just so busy. (3)Text 4 M: I love the artists use of colors. Its so unusual and yet it works so well.W: I know. It stands out from everything else. (4) I met him once in Berlin. Hes the opposite of what I ex

93、pected.Text 5M: Im heading to the bakery you want anything?W: Im all right. Are you going anywhere else?M: Going to get some coffee. I can get you a takeaway, instead.W: Can you get one for me too? Nothing else, though. I already ate. (5)Text 6 M: They grow up so fast.W: I know! I cant believe theyr

94、e starting the third grade.M: Its a great party you threw for Hannah. Is she turning eight years old today?W: Thats right. Weve got games for kids and a barbecue for adults, plus we have a beautiful day for relaxing outside. (6)M: You also have the perfect yard for the occasion. Im glad we can all e

95、njoy it. (6)W: We havent invited guests over since we moved to town. (7)M: You guys are new to the area? Well, Im so glad Hannah and my daughter became friends. (7)W: Likewise, they have a great class together. (7)Text 7W: Michael, watch out! The bridge is breaking!M: Ah! Jump to the side. I cant ma

96、ke it. W: Grab my hand, and Ill pull you up.M: Ive got you. Pull!W: There you go. Oh, my! Why did you do that? (8)M: The water is so cold Im freezing. I know, I thought the bridge would hold me. W: I warned you not to do that. Now youre wet from head to foot, and were miles from the parking lot. (8)

97、M: I have an extra set of clothes. We can still get to the top of the mountain. (9)W: Were not going back onto the track until you warm up properly.M: Youre right. Lets rest, and then Ill lead us the last three kilometers to the top. (9)W: Take your time, Michael.Text 8 (第10题为推断题) W: Excuse me. Chec

98、kout is at noon, and its already 3:00 p.m.M: Oh, Im sorry. We lost track of time while we were at the beach. (11)W: I understand, but cleaners are waiting to tidy up the room, and other guests are waiting to check in.M: Thats our mistake. We need just 20 minutes to bring everything downstairs. (11)W

99、: Yes, thats fine, sir. But Im afraid that we must charge you for your late checkout. M: How much extra do we have to pay?W: Our policy says that guests must pay for a full night if they stay past 2:00 p.m. (12)M: Thats almost $80! Im so sorry, but we cant afford that. (12)W: Yes, well, I dont want

100、to ruin your holiday. I can approve a $20 fee if you bring your things downstairs now. (12)M: Thank you. Im sorry again for the inconvenience to your other guests. (11)W: They will be waiting here for you to clear the room. Its OK, but please be as quick as possible.M: Will do.Text 9W: I see you eve

101、ry day at this caf. (16) Youre not from around here, are you?M: How did you know? Im from the US, but Ive lived in Russia for about a year.W: Your clothing style is so different. You dont exactly fit in, but I think thats pretty interesting. M: I also dont speak Russian very well, so that makes me s

102、tand out too.W: Many people in Moscow speak English for their jobs in business and finance. I hope you have plenty of people with whom you can communicate.M: Honestly, not really. I get a bit lonely sometimes, but nothing compares with my challenges with the winter weather. (13)W: But winter just en

103、ded! Itll be summer before you know it. (14)M: I grew up next to the beach, so Ill never get used to the Russian climate. (13)W: Then, how come you left? (15)M: Well, not everything back home was perfect. Life was easy, but it lacked any excitement or adventure. (15)W: Have you found that adventure

104、here in Russia?M: Definitely. Becoming an English teacher has been exciting too. Also, getting to meet interesting people like you.W: Well, its been great to meet you too. I hope you keep coming to my shop. (16)M: Of course.Text 10 It sounds like a joke, but I first got the idea to invent self-drivi

105、ng vehicles while watching science fiction movies. At the time, electric cars barely existed, but I already knew that they were the future. Before I decided to invent the world-changing technologies, I was still finishing my degree in business in my home country. Having this business background from

106、 university did help me quite a bit, (17) but I still needed to learn so much about engineering after graduation. I spent every day of the following four years to learn about cars and robotics. After moving and setting up a business in the US, my team created our first self-driving vehicle. But our

107、product wasnt available to the public until four years later. Since then, our vehicles have become the best-selling electric cars on the planet, and we never stopped improving. (19) Partly due to dislike for socializing, I now spend about 100 hours a week researching new creative solutions to proble

108、ms. (18) Of course, I will still sell the inventions that I create, (19) but I will also release the technology to the public. I want a world where all businesses have access to the same technology, and thus, all people can benefit from human innovation. Ill never quit expanding my inventions. Before I die, Ill give my company to my business partners and my profits from the products to foundations that help the world. (20)