1、2022届四川省成都市高三下学期第一次适应性考试英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解4 Books that Work Better on AudioStrained eyes from staring at a screen all day? Give your eyes a break and dive into these audiobooks instead. Listening to an audiobook stimulates the same parts of the brain as reading does, and it is also helpful i
2、f youre feeling anxious or depressed. Here are a few examples:A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill BrysonBrysons genius lies in his ability to write about hard subjectsfrom Shakespeare to the human bodywhile making them seem so easy. Listening to it will teach you about everything from the B
3、ig Bang to particle physics, without ever feeling like a lesson.The Best of Me by David SedarisNow, for the first time, David Sedaris reads his autobiographical stories on Radio 4, bringing us his funniest and most memorable work. It opens our eyes to what is at absurd and moving about our daily exi
4、stence, which is almost impossible to read without laughing.Lord of the Rings by JRR TolkienTheres no shortage of LOTR audiobooks knocking around on Audible, as they have broad appeal across all age groups, being an ideal company for family car journeys. These are complete and clock in at a full 22
5、hours and 38 minutes, perfect for those looking to get their moneys worth.Lincoln in the Bardo by George SaundersThis tale of Abraham Lincoln mourning his son in a graveyard full of ghosts is the winner of the 2017 Booker prize. The book has no less than 166 different narratorsthe result being that
6、some readers complained of getting lost. But the audio one makes easy work of distinguishing between varied characters with their distinctive voices.1Which is not an advantage of an audiobook?AReduction in anxiety.BEasy access without pay.CProtection for eyes.DActivation of the brain.2Which audioboo
7、k best suits people who prefer humorous content?AA Short History of Nearly Everything.BThe Best of Me.CLord of the Rings.DLincoln in the Bardo.3Whats special about the audio version of Lincoln in the Bardo?AIt makes the story more attractive.BIt suits people of all ages.CIt tells the characters apar
8、t.DIt helps the author win a prize.In August of 2008, a deadly epidemic manifested itself in Zimbabwe. A severe health hazard triggered the outbreak. There was a lack of clean drinking water in the overcrowded urban areas. Garbage and chemicals got into the public water supplies and poisoned them. S
9、ince people did not have access to other sources, they had to drink the dirty water.The outbreak spread rapidly and infected almost 16,000 people. The illness caused extreme pain in peoples intestines. It also caused a deficiency of important fluids in sick peoples bodies. Without the proper fluids
10、and minerals, their bodies stopped working correctly. People were unable to digest food properly or replenish their lost nutrients. Without viable treatment, they would die. It was imperative to reserve the situation.However, the government of Zimbabwe was unable to provide help to its people. The g
11、overnment didnt have a plan to stop the spread of cholera. In addition, the country was too poor to get clean water or medication for the sick. The people seemed to be doomed.Luckily, many other countries recognized the need to contain the outbreak. Dozens of voluntary practitioners from Britain, Fr
12、ance, the United States, and other countries went to Zimbabwe to treat the disease. Through the provision of sterile drinking water and medication, people finally got the treatment they badly needed. The compassionate doctors were able to save the lives of thousands. By January of 2009, the epidemic
13、 was almost completely contained.Today, the Zimbabwean government is investing in measures to avoid future epidemics and placing an emphasis on prevention. They are cleaning up the water supply and making changes to reduce health hazards. The system used to filter water is being upgraded. The govern
14、ment now administers the water supply plants and makes sure that they adhere to strict safety guidelines. Hopefully, future instances of cholera will be treated before they start deadly epidemics.4What caused the deadly epidemic in Zimbabwe in 2008?AGarbage and chemicals filled the city.BThere was a
15、 lack of clean drinking water.CThe urban areas were overcrowded.DSomeone poisoned the public water supplies.5Which was NOT the reason why the epidemic was almost completely contained?ADozens of voluntary practitioners went to Zimbabwe to treat the disease.BThe government of Zimbabwe provided great h
16、elp.CThe provision of sterile drinking water and medication.DThe compassionate doctors did effective treatment to the sick people.6Whats the authors attitude towards epidemic control and treatment of Zimbabwean in the future?AIndifferent.BPessimistic.CWorried.DOptimistic.7What is purpose of the pass
17、age?ATo show the lack of clean water in Zimbabwe.BTo introduce ways to stop the spread of cholera.CTo illustrate how cholera in Zimbabwe was successfully contained.DTo appeal to more countries to help people in Zimbabwe.Would it surprise you to learn that the vast majority of adultsaround 75 per cen
18、ttell up to two lies every day? Thats according to a recent US study. What this suggests then is that youve probably told a lie or two in the past 24 hours and chances are youve also been lied to.Before you start protesting your innocence or confronting loved ones and colleagues, though, its worth n
19、oting that the bulk of these lies fall into the “hardly worth mentioning” category. Think little white lies such as attempting to spare someones feelings or gently twisting the facts to avoid looking bad.People tell lies for a variety of reasons, say the US researchers. Just over 20 percent are told
20、 in a bid to avoid other people; a further 20 percent are jokes; 14 percent are told in self-protection; 13 percent are attempts to make a good impression; 11 percent are told to protect others; and 9 percent are for personal gain. Still, less than 12 percent of lies can be categorized as “big lies”
21、 and these are usually the ones that really matter. An example of a big lie, according to the studys authors, would be saying “I love you” without being sincere.So, are there any body language giveaways that can help “out” someone whos lying? Back in 2015, University of Michigan researchers identifi
22、ed some common behaviors among liars, including frowning or grimacing (扮怪相), looking directly at the questioner in a bid to appear trustworthy, and overcompensating by gesturing with both hands. A more recent study, from Erasmus University in Rotterdam, found that liars may unconsciously mimic the b
23、ody language of those around them while their brains are otherwise engaged in telling lies. Its also worth looking out for the “eye dart”: when we glance to the left, were attempting to recall facts and events; when we look to the right, were thinking more creatively.Vocal factors can offer a good c
24、lue, too. People who are being deliberately dishonest or who lack certainty in what theyre saying tend to speak slower and place less emphasis on the middle of words, according to a study at the Sorbonne University in Paris. Interestingly, the researchers also found that listeners automatically regi
25、stered these voice changes as a sign of dishonesty, even when they werent being asked to do so.Earlier studies have suggested that we may know intuitively when someone is lying. Its important to remember though that none of these pointers offer undeniable evidence that youre dealing with a liar. Aft
26、er all, some people just grimace more or speak slower than others.8Which of the following lies are not categorized as “hardly worth mentioning”?A“I love your new haircut.”B“Relax. It makes no difference to me.”C“I am so into you.”D“My train was cancelled” instead of “I overslept and missed my train”
27、.9How does a liars body language give away himself?AHe looks directly at the questioner to show his trust in him.BHe unintentionally repeats the gesture made by the person he talks to.CHe keeps glancing to the left from time to time when he talks.DHe speaks slower and emphasizes the middle of the wo
28、rds less.10What can we infer from the passage?AOn average, all of us are lied to once or twice a day.BMost of the lies are told for the benefit of others.CA liar tends to gesture too much with both hands when he lies.DA dishonest man lacks certainty in what hes saying.11Which of the following statem
29、ents does the author agree with?AWe should rely on our intuition when spotting a liar.BBody language alone can serve as a sign of dishonesty.CThose who grimace more while speaking must be a liar.DThere is no reliable pointer to identify a liar.In these days of information overload, its never been mo
30、re important to keep track of and back up your data. The problem is that digital storage doesnt last forever. Hard disks fail, phones tumble out of our pockets, and tablets are beaten up by grandchildren. This is why it is important to think carefully about your back-up strategy.Online back-ups are
31、easier, arguably. All of the big tech players have online storage you can treat like your own hard disk. Google has Google Drive, Apple has iCloud, and Microsoft has OneDrive. All you have to do is download the app for service you want to use to your computer or phone. Most Cloud storage apps even h
32、ave the option to automatically upload your camera roll, so when you take new photos theyll be sent up to the Cloud as soon as you connect to wifi.Offline storage is slightly trickier. Looking after Cloud files is Googles or Microsofts problem. But offline, figuring out what equipment to buy is some
33、thing you need to figure out for yourself. The most obvious option is to buy a portable USB hard drive. Just plug it into your computer and you can copy important files to it. This is definitely a better approach than doing absolutely nothing, but theres still a problem: if your back-up drive fails,
34、 you still lose everything.This is why if youre serious about backing upand you should beI recommend the slightly pricier option of getting a device known as a NAS, which stands for “Network Attached Storage” and is basically a mini computer that you can plug directly into your wifi router. Some com
35、panies have devices available that contain only one hard drive, but I recommend buying one with space for at least two. This is because on most NAS models, two hard disks can work together to keep your files safe. Instead of appearing as separate hard disks, they can be combined using a feature call
36、ed “RAID”, standing for “Redundant Array of Independent Disks” and it basically tells your NAS to treat the two hard disks inside it as though they were one drive, with the contents mirrored on both drives automatically. It means that if one of the two drives goes kaput, you still have a perfectly f
37、unctioning mirror copy with all your files safely stored on it. The only thing considered undesirable is that a decent NAS tends to start at around 300, and that excludes the price of the hard disks themselves. But before you scream in horror, rememberthis is for your most important files, to keep t
38、hem safe.So, as annoying as it might sound, this is important. Just as you wouldnt leave your home with a risky boiler or drive a car with faulty brakes. Its time to do the boring but important thing and spend the money to get your data backed upbefore it is too late.12Why are online back-ups easier
39、?ABecause all of the big tech companies offer online storage free of charge.BBecause you just need to download the Cloud storage app for service you want.CBecause it is the service providers that are to blame if your Cloud files get lost.DBecause the data of your digital device is uploaded to the Cl
40、oud automatically.13What can we learn about NAS?AIts a device that you can plug into your computer.BRAID is used to separate two hard disks inside NAS.CIt tends to be very costly even without hard disks.DMost of them contain only one hard drive within.14What does the underlined word “kaput” in the f
41、ourth paragraph probably mean?ATorn.BBroken.CLost.DShut.15Whats the main idea of the passage?AStrategies for backing up data.BSolutions to information overload.CProblems concerning digital storage.DReasons for keeping track of your data.二、七选五Overpopulation is a big problem in every region of the wor
42、ld today. _16_ Earths population is about 6.5 billion people. This number is growing every day. Despite improvements in birth control, in just 50 years, the population will be almost 9 billion.Many people worry that the Earth wont have enough resources to support so many people. One major reason for
43、 this is that wasting resources and polluting have become habitual behaviors. Industrial output results in polluting the air with dangerous fumes. _17_ Its possible that the Earth may become so damaged that it cannot support a large population of humans._18_ Even today, many people feed on mere scra
44、ps of food and little water. In 50 years, many experts worry that huge numbers of people will starve to death.People are realizing they can no longer justify their wasteful behavior or put off action to fix it. Many car companies already have patents (专利) for very efficient cars. _19_ A conversion t
45、o clean cars means that petrol can be saved for the future. In addition, the environmental sectors of many governments are setting strict rules for industries that pollute too much. If companies do not keep these standards, they are penalized with higher taxes.Food is also an issue that is being tac
46、kled. Many countries are now approving of the point of view that immediate action is needed. They are determining ways to export goods to people in need, so that no one goes hungry. _20_ And these ideas will help to support the growing population.AAnother issue is the lack of useful land for cultiva
47、ting crops.BIn some cases, their operations might be suspended altogether.CSuch cars waste no resources and produce no pollution.DExperts will continue to come up with ideas for the future.EToo many people are packed into cities and towns around the globe.FAlso, cars and machines waste important nat
48、ural resources like oil and water.GSo, what is being done to prepare for the future?三、完形填空“Dad, can you tell me how to get rich?”My dad _21_ down the evening paper, “_22_ do you want to get rich, my son?”“Because today Jimmys mom _23_ up in their new BMW, and they were going to their beach house for the weekend. He _24_ three of his friends, but Mike and I werent invited. They told us we werent invited because we were
