1、姓名 班级 学号 - 密山市高级中学2023-2024学年度高三联考期末考试 英语试卷注意事项：1.考试期间，注意考试时间 2.禁止在试卷上乱写乱画一、阅读理解（45分）AConservation Volunteers for Endangered AnimalsOverviewThe program in Australia is meant for all those animal lovers who want to volunteer abroad for a meaningful cause and contribute effectively toward the well-bei
2、ng of the native animals. Being a volunteer, youll get to work at a rescue center or a shelter, which has lots of animals in care at any given time.Program RequirementsVolunteers must be 18 years old or older, with an open mind and a flexible attitude to working in a new and different environment. T
3、he program is open to all and you do not need any necessary qualifications (资历)to join it. Participants should be prepared to work outdoors and should be fit and healthy. Volunteers must note that this is a hands-off project and you are not allowed to touch animals unless given specific permission.V
4、olunteer Roles & ResponsibilitiesAs a volunteer for this program, every day your activities may consist of:*preparing food for the animals*cleaning the animal enclosures(围场)*keeping the project grounds clean and tidyDuring Your Free Time Volunteers can choose to spend time in Gladstone or start to d
5、o some of the interesting things in the surrounding areas. The Great Barrier Reef is a good choice for volunteers to do a dive course or live aboard. Only minutes from the project location is Gladstones famous natural landmark Mount Larcom. It is commonly referred to as the “lion mountain“, because
6、it looks like a lion and a lioness that are facing each other. At the heart of the city is Goondoon Street, where volunteers can explore the Library Square, the site of the citys monthly produce and arts and crafts market.1.What is a must for the volunteer of the program?A.Environmental awareness.B.
7、Hands-on training.C.A healthy body.D.Related experience.2.What is a daily task for participants?A.Cleaning up the project grounds.B.Building animal enclosures.C.Providing shelters for animals.D.Raising money for endangered animals.3.Why is Mount Larcom called the “lion mountain”?A.It shows respect f
8、or lions.B.It looks like a pair of lions.C.It stores plenty of food for lions.D.It protects endangered lion species.BKyle Semrau came home on the morning of April 12 after an overnight shift feeling light-headed. He told his wife he would be laying low for the day, joined by his 6-year-old daughter,
9、 Macie.On a normal day, Macie would have been at school, but that particular morning she had refused to even get dressed for school, so she stayed home. It turns out that her unexplained want to stay home was for the best.Later in the day. Semrau collapsed from a medical event that caused him to sli
10、p in and out of consciousness. Macie learned her dad was in trouble when she heard him yelling. In a moment while Semrau was conscious, Macie asked her dad for his phone passcode so she could unlock the device. She logged in, opened the browser, and phoned the local police department.Macie relayed t
11、he relevant information, including their address, to Judy Smith, the Eliot Police Departments administrative assistant who answered the phone.“Thats really lucky,” Semrau toldBoston25News. “I still haveitsaved. If you open up my browser, thats the way it is spelled, Elliot poliz. She pushed the call
12、 button, which actually goes right to the dispatcher (调度员) here in town.”The police arrived two minutes after Macie called.Semraus medical emergency was due to issues with his sinuses (鼻窦炎), which led to difficulty breathing, according toSeacoast Online. He is now home and doing well.“If I can say a
13、nything about this whole experience, its for everyone to teach kids about awareness. If I hadnt taught my daughter certain things she wouldnt learn in school, this outcome could have been completely different,” Semrau toldBoston. com. “She is, and will always be my hero.”4.Why did Macie skip school
14、that day?A.She foresaw an accident.B.She intended to have a rest.C.She did that for no reason.D.She wanted to help her father.5.Which words can describe Macie?A.Calm and capable.B.Talented and skillful.C.Brave and respectful.D.Careful and considerate.6.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph
15、 5 refer to?A.The web browser.B.Semraus address in the city.C.Semraus telephone.D.The phone number of the police.7.What enabled Macie to save her father according to the last paragraph?A.Her strong love for her father.B.What she had learned at school.C.The awareness taught by her father.D.Her previo
16、us similar experience.CA new report warns that Australias native wildlife could see extremely unfortunate effects from nonnative plants and animals.Experts at the national science agency, the CSIRO, are predicting much of the countrys native plants and animals are in danger. They believe they could
17、disappear by 2050 unless immediate action is taken.Nonnative species have invaded(侵略) Australia and threaten to overrun(侵占) native plants and animals. Introduced species are endangering more than 80 percent of Australias threatened species.Andy Sheppard, the CSIROs research director, said Australias
18、 colonization(殖民) by the British more than 200 years ago has left harmful environmental effects. He added that there were groups set up to introduce plants and animals by design so the Europeans felt more at home. Australia just like New Zealand has suffered as a result. “Australia unfortunately has
19、 the worst record internationally for mammalian(哺乳动物) disappearance,” he said and noted that this has much to do with the activities of introduced cats and foxes.The report estimated(估计) the cost of the damage caused by invasive species in Australia at about $18 billion each year and growing. The st
20、udy said that immediate action was needed to stop the spread of invasive species and protect Australias “irreplaceable native animals and plants”.Traditionally, chemical and biological controls have been used to manage wild pest populations.There are debates about these methods and some supporters o
21、f animals are against them as inhumane.Scientists in Australia are working on genetic pest control methods. Testing is under way on small laboratory animals, but a so-called “working system” could be up to five years away. One possible biocontrol(生物防治) includes limiting their ability to reproduce.8.
22、What are threatened in Australia because of the introduced species now?A.Local people.B.Animals habitats.C.Native animals and plants.D.Unique mammalian.9.Why are there so many nonnative species in Australia?A.Because Europeans brought them to Australia.B.Because Australians love European wildlife.C.
23、Because of the activities of cats and foxes.D.Because of the disappearance of mammalian.10.What can be inferred from the text?A.Scientists have limited the populations of invasive species successfully.B.Those traditional measures have no effect on introduced species at all.C.Some people dont conside
24、r the ways to deal with invasive species right.D.Genetic methods have proven perfect in controlling invasive species.11.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A.Danger from Nonnative Wildlife in AustraliaB.Australian Native Wildlife in Great DangerC.New Ways to Control Nonnative
25、 WildlifeD.The New finding by Scientists in AustraliaDAncient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later. Yet the concrete that makes up much of our modern world has a lifespan of around 50 to 100 years. A growing number of scientists have be
26、en studying materials from long-ago eras, hoping to uncover how theyve held up for millennia.Many researchers have turned to the Romans for inspiration. Starting around 200 BCE, the architects of the Roman Empire were building impressive concrete structures that have stood the test of time. Even in
27、harbors, where seawater has been battering structures for ages, youll find concrete basically the way it was when it was poured 2,000 years ago. Most modern concrete starts with Portland cement, a powder made by heating limestone and clay to super-high temperatures and crushing them. That cement is
28、mixed with water to create a chemically reactive paste. Then, blocks of material like rock and gravel are added, and the cement paste mixes them into a concrete mass. According to records from ancient architects, the Roman process was similar. The ancient builders mixed materials like burnt limeston
29、e and volcanic sand with water and gravel, creating chemical reactions to stick everything together.In a study published earlier this year, Admir Masic, a civil and environmental engineer, proposed that this power comes from blocks of lime that are scattered throughout the Roman material instead of
30、being mixed in evenly. Researchers used to think these blocks were a sign that the Romans werent mixing up their materials well enough. Instead, after analyzing concrete samples from Privernuman ancient city outside of Rome the scientists found that the blocks could fuel the materials “self-healing”
31、 abilities. When cracks form, water is able to flow into the concrete, Masic explained. That water activates the leftover lime, leading to new chemical reactions that can fill in the damaged sections.The ancient architectures suggested using extracts from local chukum and jiote trees in the lime mix
32、. When researchers tested out the recipe, they found the resulting plaster was especially durable against physical and chemical damage.Studies have found all kinds of natural materials mixed into structures from long ago: fruit extracts, milk, cheese curd, beer, even dung and urine. The paste that h
33、olds together some of Chinas most famous structuresincluding the Great Wall and the Forbidden City includes traces of sticky rice.“Some of these ancient builders might have just gotten lucky”, said Cecilia Pesce, a materials scientist at the University of Sheffield in England, “Theyd throw just abou
34、t anything into their mixes, as long as it was cheap and available.”Todays builders cant just copy the ancient recipes. Even though Roman concrete lasted a longtime, it couldnt hold up heavy loads: “You couldnt build a modern skyscraper with Roman concrete,” Cecilia said. “It would collapse.” Instea
35、d, researchers are trying to take some of the ancient materials specialties and add them into modern mixes.12.Which of the following statements isTRUEaccording to the passage?A.Lime blocks in Roman concrete indicate poor mixing of materials.B.Ancient Roman concrete structures have witnessed a long h
36、istory.C.Modern builders are confused about the Roman method of construction.D.The concrete used in modern structures has a lifespan of over 200 years.13.What is proposed as a possible explanation for the self-healing abilities of Roman concrete?A.The uniform mixing of lime in the concrete.B.The use
37、 of extracts from chukum and jiote trees.C.The addition of whatever was within reach in the mix.D.The scattering of blocks of lime throughout the material.14.The passage mentions that todays builders cant simply copy ancient recipes because _.A.ancient recipes were not well-documentedB.ancient mater
38、ials were too expensiveC.ancient materials couldnt hold up heavy loadsD.ancient builders used materials that are no longer available15.According to the passage, why do some researchers believe ancient builders included various natural materials in their mixes?A.To enhance the beauty of the structure
39、s.B.To make the construction process more cost-effective.C.To create structures that were resistant to chemical damage.D.To follow ancient traditions without considering effectiveness.二、七选五（10分）How to Help Kids Save Our Oceans and Be Environmental HeroesThe worlds oceans benefit us in many different
40、 ways. _We need clean and healthy oceans to protect our own health and to support future generations. Here are some simple ways to encourage children to protect our oceans.Do a local clean-upBeach, lake or river clean-ups are a great way to get children involved in keeping our environment free from
41、rubbish. Even a local park will benefit from a clean-up. Less trash in the environment in general is less trash that could get washed away in our bodies of water. Gather the family to pick up rubbish together. _Reuse disposed (废弃的) itemsA great way to get kids involved in recycling is to encourage t
42、hem to find other uses for old items. Instead of throwing something away, help them turn it into art!_The children took a trip to the local beach and were encouraged to pick up different types of rubbish that could be turned into artwork. “Trash isnt just trash, because you can create loads of thing
43、s with it. It ends up not being trash anymore, but a beautiful piece of art,” one of the children said._More than 70 percent of the plastic we use does not get recycled, and a lot of this plastic waste is swept into our oceans. Cutting down on plastic use is important if we are to protect our oceans
44、.Often, pre-packaged fruits and vegetables at supermarkets are a big source of single-use plastic. Getting kids interested in growing their own food is a fun and educational way to cut down on plastic use and shorten supply chains of foods. Besides, educate kids to use as little plastic as possible.
45、Eat sustainably sourced fish_Unsustainable fishing practices threaten the food security of these communities, both by taking away these marine (海洋的) resources but also by harming their life. You can help by eating fish that are rich in the sea.A. Reduce plastic useB. Yet, our oceans are being heavil
46、y pollutedC. Plastic is a material produced from oil by a chemical processD. The kids will really see the difference it makes to an area that they play inE. Fish is an essential part of a balanced diet for many people across the globeF. People can have an opportunity to appreciate rare fish in an aq
47、uarium (水族馆)G. Local school children in Rome, Italy recently participated in a “Creating art from waste” workshop三、完形填空（30分）One day, when I was 12, my mother gave me_16_: I was to walk to the public library and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to_17_my strang
48、e problem-inability to read.In the library, I sat down on the floor in the childrens section, and_18_a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye, it_19_a picture of a dog. I had recently had a dog, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone,_20_to someone who had a spa
