1、辽宁师大附中2024年高三第三次模拟考试英语试卷考生须知：1全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题的答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔写在“答题纸”相应位置上。2请用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔在“答题纸”上先填写姓名和准考证号。3保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1I certainly expect to be elected best student of the year. Its really _!Aa good Samaritan Ba wet blanket
2、Ca feather in my cap Da piece of cake2Varieties of solutions have been provided for us to solve the problem. We can choose_ to start with.AitBthatCeachDone3The art historians tried to figure out how the temple _ when built around 15 BCAmight lookBmight have lookedCmust lookDmust have looked4With WeC
3、hat Pay coming into widespread use, our household bills are convenient _.ApayingBpaidCto payDto be paid5If you have any question, please _ free to contact me at sue_smith.Ato feel Bfeeling Cfeel Dfelt6语音知识(共5小题；每小题l分，满分5分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。7Watching basketball games
4、 on TV at home is one thing, going to watch them _ live is quite another.AperformBperformingCto performDbeing performed8By serving others, a person focuses on someone other than himself or herself, _ can be very eye-opening and rewarding.AwhoBwhichCwhatDthat9I refuse to accept the blame for somethin
5、g _ was someone elses fault.AwhoBthatCasDwhat10English is a language shared by several diverse cultures, _ uses it differently.Aall of whichBeach of whichCall of themDeach of them11 How did you find Professor Smiths speech last night ? To be frank, his speech didnt _ to me .AappealBbelongCreferDoccu
6、r12Dont take it seriously，AliceI wasnt making _ fun of you its nothing but _ jokeA/; theBthe; theCthe; aD/; a13With the help of high technology in the past few years, electronic business _ to bank industry and travel industry.Aapplied Bhave appliedChas been applied Dhad been applied14If people keep
7、polluting the ocean, no creature there will survive _.Aat all costBfor a long whileCin the long runDby no means15When on holidays, the railways put on trains to make peoples travel more convenient.AregularBspecialCparticularDunusual16The customs officers were insisting that suitcases should be opene
8、d and their contents _ for closer inspection.Alaid outBgiven outCsent outDpicked out17The Kiwi fruits in this supermarket are _ sale now, and they are sold _ the pound. Really? How much cheaper are they?Afor; inBon; byCfor, byDon, in18_ makes our school famous is _ more than 90% of the students have
9、 been admitted to universities.AWhat; thatBThat; becauseCThat; whatDWhat; because19Hearing the noise outside, Granny asked me .Awhat is happeningBwhat was happeningCwhat it was happeningDwhat was it happening20My mom once worked in a very small village school, which is_only on foot.AacceptableBadequ
10、ateCaccessibleDappropriate第二部分 阅读理解（满分40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。21（6分）Gift buying for 11 to 14-year-olds can produce memories of that classic complainer. “This gift is too old.” “This gift is too young.” “This gift was popular, like, five minutes ago.” Dont stress. Our fun gifts are sure
11、to make you smile.Judy Sutton TaylorSnowball LauncherThe kids on your list will be happy to drop their electronic devices and head outside during the next big snowstorm thanks to this gift that launches snowballs up to 70 feet. A practice target is included to ensure theyre ready for a hard battle.
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15、 seem like the most catastrophic conflicts will end in belly laughs after a few rounds wearing these. $69.98 for a set of two at or .1、What will be the best choice for a video game enthusiast?ASnowball Launcher. BNintendo Switch.CMertritte Animal Headphone. DBBOP Balls.2、What can we learn from a BBO
16、P Ball?AIt is a device for belly dance.BIt is the most expensive toy mentioned.CIt is suitable to entertain brothers and sisters.DIt may cause conflicts among brothers and sisters.3、Who does the text specially appeal to?APupils and Teenagers. BMusic Lovers.CSchool Teachers. DGift Buyers.22（8分）There
17、are an unbelievable number of reasons to go to Greece;just like there are an unbelievable number of things to do once a traveler arrives there.Here is a look at just some of the great historical things to see when vacationing in Athens,Greece.AgoraAgora lies in ruins now,but during its glory days it
18、 was a lively and active open marketplace where Greeks came to buy,sell,and exchange their goods and services.Agora has ties to common people of ancient Greece.Guided tours are available and there is also a small museum with many artifacts from this area on display.ParthenonOne of the most famous la
19、ndmarks in Athens is the legendary Parthenon.This building is still today admired by architects who are appreciative of the decorative design,as well as the engineering involved in its construction.Those interested in history will be impressed beyond belief with the opportunity to see this historic
20、structure up close and personal.Temple of Olympian ZeusOne of the most impressive monuments to see up close is the Temple of Olympian Zeus.Many people see this monument from far away,or even from the window of a taxi,and never stop for a firsthand look themselves.This is a huge mistake as the size o
21、f it cannot truly be appreciated without visiting it up close.Odeum of Herodes AtticusBuilt into the hillside and providing a nice view of Athens is the Odeum of Herodes Atticus.This theater was constructed in the second century and was an important gathering place for both the upper and lower class
22、es.It holds a little over 5,000 people,is located just below the Acropolis,and is still used for performances to this day.1、What did the ancient Greeks do in Agora?AThey did business. BThey toured around.CThey visited museums. DThey prayed for blessings.2、Who will show the most interest in Parthenon
23、?AElectrical engineers. BBuilding designers.COrdinary visitors. DReligious people.3、How can visitors fully appreciate the Temple of Olympian Zeus?ABy approaching it. BBy looking in the distance.CBy taking a birds-eye view. DBy seeing through a taxi window.4、In what way is Odeum of Herodes Atticus di
24、fferent from the others?AIt has great historical value. BIt has ties to common people.CIt is famous for its architecture. DIt still serves its original purpose.23（8分）The human brain remembers negative experiences more easily than positive ones. Our brains have developed this way because threats, lik
25、e dangerous animals, had a more immediate effect on our ancestors survival compared to positive things like food or shelter. As a result, you likely know what makes you unhappy, but do you know what makes you happy?Research suggests that our level of happiness depends partly on factors we cannot con
26、trolour genes and our life circumstances. But our level of happiness is also shaped by the choices we make. If youve been chasing wealth, fame, good looks, material things and power, you may be looking for happiness in all the wrong places. Psychologists suggest that the following habits make people
27、 happier.People who form close relationships tend to be happier than those who do not. The number of friends we have is not important, What matters is the quality of our relationships. Relationships that bring happiness usually involve the sharing of feelings, mutual respect, acceptance, trust and f
28、un.People who exercise regularly improve both their physical and mental well being. Some research has shown that exercise can be as effective as medication in treating depression,When we are so interested in an activity we enjoy that we lose track of time, we are in a state of flow. The activity cou
29、ld be making art, playing piano, surfing, or playing a game. People who experience flow in their work or hobbies tend to be happier,People are more likely to be happy if they know what their strengths are and use them regularly, People who set goals and use their strengths to achieve them tend to be
30、 happier. People are especially happy when they can use their strengths to serve the greater good.People who think positively by being grateful, mindful and optimistic are more likely to be happy. Being grateful means being thankful, Being mindful means being open to, focusing on and enjoying the ex
31、periences of the present moment. Being optimistic means being hopeful about the future.1、Why does the human brain remember negative things more easily?ANegative things are easy to remember.BDangerous wild animals are a threat to us,COur ancestors had no enough food for living.DNegative things tend t
32、o affect human survival immediately,2、How does the author like looking for happiness in material things?AUncertain.BOpposed,CSupportive.DOptimistic.3、What does the author suggest us in the last paragraph?AEnjoying our life and work.BLeading a happy life each day.CBeing positive in our life and work.
33、DThinking more about the future.4、What does this text mainly tell us?AThe factors that make people happy.BHow to remember positive things easily,CThe habits which people form in their life.DWhy people remember negative things easily.24（8分）I am traveling home. It is bitterly cold and snowy, but the w
34、arm train is right on time. I feel pleasantly satisfied as I look out at the rush hour traffic on the motorway. I feel more satisfied as the smell of fresh coffee announces the arrival of the drinks service. Swiss friends often tell me, proudly, that their rail service is the best in the world, but
35、recently, one experience has proved that the great Swiss love affair with their railway has turned a little sour.It all began with the decision to end ticket sales on trains. One cold morning I arrived at my local station only to find that the ticket machine was broken. No matter, I thought, I have
36、got a smart phone, and I hurriedly set about buying my ticket that way. This was not as easy as I had expected, busying myself between credit card and phone with freezing cold fingers, but, by the time I got on the train to Geneva I had an e-ticket and I proudly showed it to the conductor. Unfortuna
37、tely she told me that my ticket was not valid. Several weeks later a letter arrived from Swiss railways together with a fine for 190 francs ($ 210).The good people there tell me the formal payment for my ticket from my credit card company arrived four minutes after my train left the station. That me
38、ans, they say, that I bought my ticket on the trainand that is strictly prohibited.Swiss railways say their policy is designed to protect honest ticket-paying passengers, but a quick look at their balance sheet suggests something else. The company is making about $2 million a month from fines.Althou
39、gh train travel is still popular, those seats do not feel as comfortable; the coffee does not smell quite so goodbecause Swiss railways have lost, for now anyway, something far more precious than $2 million a month: good relations with their customers.1、What can we learn from paragraph 1?AThe Swiss
40、trains usually come late.BTraffic on the motorway goes smoothly.CThe author hates traveling on the Swiss train.DThe author is generally pleased with the Swiss rail service.2、Why did the conductor say that the authors e-ticket was invalid?AIt was purchased online.BIt was paid for after the trains dep
41、arture.CIt was purchased on a ticket machine.DIt was paid on a smart phone.3、What does the author want to show by telling the experience?AThe fine was unfair.BThe conductor was impolite.CE-tickets are getting popular.DCredit cards can be inconvenient.4、What does the author think of the new policy of
42、 Swiss railways?AIt attracts more people to travel by train.BIt makes the company lose a lot of money.CIt damages company-customer relations.DIt protects honest ticket-paying passengers.25（10分）Whats on?Electric Underground7:30 pm1:00 am Free at the CyclopsDo you know whos playing in your area? Were
43、bringing you an evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30 pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. Hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to
44、 produce you music.Gee Whizz8:30 pm10:30 pm Comedy at KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee Whizz perform. Hes the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7:00 pm
45、 for drinks and snacks.Simons Workshop5:00 pm7:30 pm Wednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years
46、experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Stone8:00 pm-11:00 pm Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling
47、CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta (面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.1、The only place available at midnight is _.ACyclops TheatreBKaleidoscopeCVictoria
