1、浙江省杭州市七彩阳光新高考研究联盟2024-2025学年高三上学期开学英语试题一、阅读理解National Gallery of Art: Whats On?The Anxious Eye: German Expressionism and Its LegacyNOW ON VIEWFebruary 11 May 27,2024 West Building, Ground Floor, West Outer TierThe Anxious Eye: German Expressionism and Its Legacy presents insights into the work of th
2、ese innovative, early 20th-century artists and their continuing impact a century later. The exhibition features recent acquisitions as well as works that have rarely, if ever, been on view, including gifts donated by celebrated Washington DC, collectors Jacob and Ruth Cole Kainen.In the Library: Lat
3、in American Architecture in CirculationNOW ON VIEWJanuary 8 April 26, 2024 East Building, Ground Level-Library AtriumNearly 40 prints, rare books, postcards, maps, and photographs exhibited here, from the National Gallery of Art Library, document the buildings that resulted from this exchange. These
4、 works point to the way that people used buildings to define Latin America as a cultural and political space in the centuries between European colonization and the independence movements of the 19th century.Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern AbstractionNOW ON VIEWMarch 17 July 28, 2024 East Buildi
5、ng, Concourse GalleriesIn the 20th century, textiles (纺织品) have often been considered less as applied art, womens work, or domestic craft. Woven Histories challenges the hierarchies (等级制度) that often separate textiles from fine arts. Putting into dialogue some 160 works by more than 50 creators from
6、 across generations and continents, the exhibition explores the contributions of weaving and related techniques to abstraction, modernisms outstanding art form.Paris 1874: The Impressionist MomentUPCOMING EXHIBITIONOctober 8, 2024 January 19, 2025 West Building, Main FloorHow did Impressionism begin
7、? Discover the origins of the French art movement in a new look at the basic 1874 exhibition considered the birth of modern painting. Dont miss the unique chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic Parisian art scene.1What do we know about German Expressionism and Its Legacy?AIt is the cradle of mode
8、rn painting.BPolitical shifts inspired famous painters.CCollections and works rarely on show are included.DIt features insights into the early 20th-century artists.2If youre interested in the buildings concerning history, you will probably pay a visit to _.AGerman Expressionism and Its LegacyBThe Im
9、pressionist MomentCLatin American Architecture in CirculationDTextiles and Modern Abstraction3In what way is the Impressionist Moment different from the other three?AIt is still not open to the public.BIt included gifts donated by Jacob.CIt has been considered less as applied art.DIt has a larger co
10、llection of paintings and arts.For people who never complain about the cold, can take or leave showers and would get used to noises, ideal jobs have come up. A heritage charity is advertising vacancies at the bottom of the world. Based in Antarctica, successful applicants will have to adapt to near-
11、constant daylight, subzero temperatures and no flushing toilet or running water. But what incredible upsides: penguins and breathtaking landscapes in the polar area.The UK Antarctic heritage Trust said it was seeking“ passionate adventurers ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime” in jobs that
12、included managing a museum, post office and gift shop as well as conducting penguin counts. Those selected will live and work at Base A at Port Lockroy on Goudier Island.Bridie Martin-West, a 33-year-old midwife, is the current base leader. She said. “We get the wonder of seeing humpback and minke w
13、hales go past. On one side of the island we have the most majestic mountain range and on the other side weve got a glacier with icebergs. It is really raw nature and stunningly beautiful.”The team arrived on the island at the same time as gentoo penguins for their breeding season. The penguins are k
14、nown for their loud, head-back trumpet call, but Martin-West said, “Having come from living in London it is still much quieter here”A typical evening might be watching films, playing board games or carrying on an Antarctic tradition of people giving presentations on subjects they know something abou
15、t.Applications were opened yesterday to UK residents, with training beginning in August. There will be interviews and selection events before then. Martin-West recalled being asked to put up tents blindfold while wearing oven gloves. She said, “The training was like a cross between boot camp and a r
16、eality TV show. It is very full on. It is a lot of work, some of which is quite physical.”4What is the meaning of the underlined word “upsides”?AChanges.BAdvantages.COpportunities.DChallenges.5What can you learn from Paragraph 4?AMartin-West preferred to stay in London.BLondon is a noisy place compa
17、red to the island.CMartin-West struggled to get used to life at Base ADThe noise in Antarctica is unbearable for Martin-West.6Which word best describes the job mentioned in the text?ARespectable.BProfitable.CEffortless.DDemanding.7What does the text mainly tell us?AAdventurers are called on to enjoy
18、 endless fun.BAntarctic jobs concerning penguins are easy.CUnique Antarctic Jobs with highlights are waiting for adventurers.DThe chance has come for people to explore the cold and wild world.The launch of a tool to record a vanishing Greek dialect drew attention back this week to one of the great e
19、xtinctions of the modern world: nine languages are believed to be disappearing every year. Romeyka, which is spoken by an ageing population of a few thousand people in the mountain villages near Turkeys Black Sea coast, separated from modern Greek thousands of years ago. It has no written form. For
20、linguists, it is a“ living bridge” to the ancient Greek world, the loss of which would clearly be a blow.But some languages are in even bigger trouble, with 350 that have fewer than 50 native speakers and 46 that have just one. A cooperation between Australian and British institutions paints the sit
21、uation in distinct colours, with a language stripes chart, devised to illustrate the accelerating decline in each decade between 1700 and today. Its authors predict that between 50% and 90% of the worlds 7,000 languages will be extinct by 2150. Even now, half of the people on the planet speak just 2
22、4 of them.The history of languages has always been linked to colonialism (殖民主义) and political persecution (迫害), which scatter populations as well as controlling them. The Endangered Languages Alliance (ELA) has tracked down and mapped hundreds of dying languages in New York, which is an unexpected d
23、iscovery. These dialects are supposed to be found in remote rural areas. Among ELAs more shocking discoveries is that, of 700 surviving speakers of Seke, which originated in a cluster of mountain villages in Nepal, more than 150 can be traced to two apartment buildings in Brooklyn district of New Yo
24、rk.From Sami reindeer herders across the Arctic to Australias Indigenous (土著的) peoples, the ways in which people express themselves hide secret messages about ancient ways of living in nature. Both a will and a way are needed if they are to survive. By simply honouring their existence, linguists pla
25、y an important role. Ken Hale, an activist who is strongly for preserving endangered languages famously argued that losing any language was “like dropping a bomb on the Louvre”.8What does “Romeyka” in Paragraph 1 refer to?AAn extinct ancient Greek language.BA language with very few written words.CA
26、disappearing dialect related to ancient Greek.DA popular dialect loved by the young generation.9Why are the numbers used in Paragraph 2?ATo show the importance of the dialects.BTo conclude the diversity of the dialects.CTo explain different ways to protect dialects.DTo illustrate the tendency of fas
27、t dying dialects.10What can we infer from Paragraph 3?ASeke is a place in the mountains of Nepal.BPeople assume fewer dialects exist in big cities.CNepal and New York were twin cities many years ago.DELA is not surprised to trace an original Nepal dialect to Brooklyn.11What does Ken Hales quote mean
28、?AThe extinction of a dialect is a great loss.BBombing Louver is a disaster to any language.CAncient ways of living are kept secret in Louvre.DLanguages are to survive simply by honoring them.Have you ever worried that you might smell bad? Well, you do have a smell, but not in the way you think. The
29、 human body releases hundreds of chemical compounds into the air every day, and these compounds reveal much more than just our health habits; they can also indicate our health situations.In 1971, chemist Linus Pauling identified 250 different gaseous chemicals in our breath, known as VOCs. These VOC
30、s originate from the bodys metabolic (新陈代谢) processes and are excreted (排泄) through skin glands. While sweat contributes to these VOCs, it only accounts for a small portion of them.VOCs can reveal a lot about our health. For example, a sweet-smelling breath could be a sign of diabetes. Besides breat
31、h, VOCs are also released from our skin, and feces (粪便). A notable case involved Joy Milne, who noticed a change in her husbands scent 12 years before he was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. Known as “the woman who can smell Parkinsons,” Joy has been using her keen sense of smell to help scientist
32、s develop a simple swab test to diagnose the illnesses.Animals with advanced sense of smell, like dogs, have demonstrated they can detect various types of cancer in humans. Although these scents are often undetectable to the human nose, they provide evidence that our bodies emit different scents whe
33、n something is wrong.The relationship between VOCs, and our health is still being studied. Studies have already shown that they can predict a persons age within a few years based on their skin VOC profile. In one interview, Professor Morin stated, “We are at a relatively early stage in this research
34、 area, but we have already distinguished males from females based on the acidity of skin VOCs. We believe skin VOCs can reveal aspects of who we are, such as nutrition, health and stress. These signatures likely contain markers that can be used to diagnose disease.”So, who knowsmaybe one day we will
35、 be able to detect diseases simply by breathing into a device.12What do we learn about the VOCs according to the text?AThe VOCs are primarily composed of sweat.BSkin VOCs reveal more about our health habits.COur bodys metabolic processes are the source of VOCs.DVOCs only released from our skin indic
36、ate health status.13Why does the author mention animals in paragraph 4?ATo argue we should rely more on animals.BTo show the superior intelligence of animals.CTo highlight VOCs potential as diagnostic markers.DTo illustrate VOCs have the capability to cure cancers.14What future technology might aris
37、e from the understanding of VOCs?ADevices that can breathe out disease-causing VOCs.BEquipment that can analyze VOCs to diagnose diseases.CPersonalized perfumes that can mask disease-related VOCs.DAdvanced facilities that can use VOCs to cure diseases.15Which can be a suitable title for the passage?
38、AThe Role of Sweat in Human HealthBLinus Paulings Contributions to VOCSCSmell of Body Contributing to DiseasesDDetecting Diseases through Body ScentsStudies have shown that physical activity can improve mental alertness and cognitive function. Your brain works better and you can think more clearly a
39、fter exercising. 16 If you are looking for a way to boost your studying, try incorporating daily exercise into your routine.Try light exercise while you study.A few studies have shown that performing light exercise while studying can help recall of information. These studies found that vigorous exer
40、cise while studying may hurt recall because your brain is focused on the workout instead of the information. 17 You can use the stationary bike while you study for at least half an hour, making sure to keep the intensity light.Exercise at your desk.You can get your blood pumping at your desk while y
41、ou study. If you dont want to leave everything and go for a quick 15-minute stroll, try getting some physical activity in where you are. Do some chair squats at your desk. 18 Hover just above the chair for about 10 seconds. Repeat this 20 times.Take a walk on breaks.If you are studying in the librar
42、y, break up your study sessions with physical activity. 19 You can also do this if you are studying in your dorm or a coffee shop. Taking a break helps refresh yourself and gets blood flowing to the brain, which can help you think and remember better. 20 Consistent daily workouts, integrated with yo
43、ur study and class schedule, are more effective than cramming 150 minutes of physical activity into the weekend. Regular physical activity throughout the week enhances brain function when you need it most during your study sessions rather than isolating it to the weekend.AFocus on consistency.BMake
44、the exercise an enjoyable experience.CStand up from your chair, and then squat down without sitting down.DIf you are going to exercise while studying, just make sure to keep it gentle.EGet up and take a fifteen-minute stroll around the building or around campus nearby.FPhysical activity also helps b
45、oost memory and recall, which is important when studying.GDo low-impact gentle exercises, such as walking or swimming, at least 30 minutes a day.二、完形填空I moved to London instead of Wellington by accident, or rather, because of an accident.One evening in 2008, a group of joyriders stole our van (面包车),
46、 named The Colombian, from a street outside Wellington, New Zealand. When my brother Ant 21 the van parked on the beach, he called the police, who then gave 22 as it drove off. After running a few red 23 , the joyriders lost 24 and smashed into a building, 25 the van.One morning, after the accident,
47、 we woke to an email from Ant titled “RIP The Colombian”, 26 what hed been through the night before while my husband, Dave, and I slept 27 in our flat in Bogot, Colombia. The police caught the six joyriders. “No 28 were hurt in the making of this drama” were, 29 , the last words of the email.Two yea
48、rs earlier, Dave, 30 my boyfriend, had bought the van before I went to visit him in New Zealand and transformed the back into a mini 31 . We spent the summers of 2006 and 2007 on a road trip around the South and North islands.The Colombian was at the 32 of everything. It had such significance to us that we decided to 33 itafter all, we would be back in New Zealand in a co
