1、2024届北京市十五中高三英语第一学期期末达标检测试题注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号和座位号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型（B）填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码粘贴在答题卡右上角条形码粘贴处。2作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试题卷上。3非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。4考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后
2、，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1Your argument is .I will not let you pass.-Are you kidding?AsoundBrationalCliberalDplain2I am searching one online shopping site after another for a computer.So _I before I decided to buy a new camera.AhadBhaveCamDwould3Next week I will go to a job interview
3、. will you give me some suggestions?Smiling is a great way to make yourself _.Astand outBturn outCwork outDpick out4The two girls are getting on very well and share _ with each other.AlittleBmuchCsomeDnone5Doris Lessing， an author who has had a fascinating life， lived in Iran _ she was five before m
4、oving to ZimbabweAunlessBsinceCuntilDafter6Many people complained about the stones lying on a road, but _ did anything about getting the stones out of the way.AbothBno oneCnoneDall7Cells are important because they are organized structures that help living thing the activities of life.Acarry on Bexpa
5、nd onCput on Dhang on8Nearly all educators believe that a challenging situation can often _ the best qualities of a person.Acheer upBtake overCbring outDput away9In this article , you need to back up general statements with _ examples.AspecificBpermanentCabstractDuniversal10There is a popular view_i
6、n city strangers are less likely to help an elderly person.AthatBwhetherCwhyDhow11Could you tell me the_ of making such tasty cakes? Well, I just follow the directons in the cookbook.AfeatureBplanCcostDtrick12At the back of the old temple _ twelve huge stone statues together with _ pagoda.Adoes stan
7、d; a 8-storeyedBdo stand; a 8- storyCstands; an 8-storeyDstand; an 8- storied13The classroom is big enough for 25 students for normal use you need more space for special activities.AonceBbecauseCifDunless14- How about _ plan to open a branch?- I should say it was _ failure.Aa; aBa; /Cthe; /Dthe; a15
8、Peter has previous experience, _ I think hes the right person for the job.Aor BbutCfor Dso16_about the man wearing sunglasses during night that he was determined to follow him.ASo curious the detective wasBSo curious was the detectiveCHow curious was the detectiveDHow curious the detective was17Jack
9、 and Mike were found cheating in the exam, and_by their teacher at the moment.Awere scoldedBare being scoldedChave been scoldedDwere being scolded18What I like about Harvard is theres the old classical lookthere are parks and traditional buildings.AwhyBwhereCthatDhow19The scientist does not study na
10、ture _ it is useful to do so. He studies it because he takes pleasure in it.AuntilBbecauseCthoughDunless20There is a wide _of reference books to be found, so _you look for some material needed, you can turn to me.Akind; the last timeBsort; every timeCvariety; next timeDtype; the moment第二部分 阅读理解（满分40
11、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） The new president of Harvard University is the son of an Eastern European refugee and Auschwitz (奥斯威辛) survivor Lawrence S. Bacow. His father worked full time while attending a state college in Detroit at night to earn his degree.Bacow, the former president
12、of Tufts University, has taken over Harvard at a time when higher education is under attack for being financially out of reach to many Americans. But Bacow said his familys journey had reflected the power of college education to transform generations and the opportunities that have historically been
13、 available in the United States.“My parents came to this country with almost nothing,” Bacow said. “I wouldnt be here if this country had not been open to people like my parents at that time. Nor would I if my father hadnt had the opportunity to get the college education.”Bacow grew up in Pontiac, M
14、ichigan. His fathers family fled anti-Jewish (反犹太的) violence in Minsk, then part of the Soviet Union, before the start of World War II and went to the United States. His mother arrived in Brooklyn at age 19, having survived Auschwitz concentration camp. She was the only Jew from her town to have sur
15、vived the war. Yet Bacow, who is married with two sons, said that while growing up in Michigan, he had a happy childhood, entering science fairs as a child and building radios like his dad.Bacow has spent most of his professional career at MIT, Harvard and Tufts. He was a professor of environmental
16、studies at MIT, and later a principal at the university. He led Tufts from 2001 to 2011. At Tufts, Bacow earned a reputation for shaking up a sleepy university that was being overshadowed by its peers in Boston. He is also credited with leading it through both 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis.As t
17、he Tufts president, Bacow traveled around the country, reaching out to alumni (校友), and he urged his faculty and deans to do the same, in an effort to boost donations to finance Tufts academic ambitions. He raised more than $20 million for faculty recruitment, attracting up-and-coming professors by
18、offering junior faculty perks (福利), such as long academic leaves that they couldnt get elsewhere.Under Bacows leadership, Tufts spent millions on labs and libraries. He also made addresses nationally about the need to make higher education more accessible and affordable to low-income students.1、The
19、reason why Bacow appreciates college education is that .Acollege education is out of reach to many AmericansBhis family changed their fate due to college educationCfew opportunities were available when his father came into the countryDa college degree helped his mother survive Auschwitz2、What can we
20、 infer from the passage?AThe fellow townspeople of Bacow were all killed besides his mother.BBacows mother stimulated his interest in science.CBacows father was good at working with electronics.DBacows father came to the U.S. after World War II broke out.3、The underlined word “shaking up” in paragra
21、ph 5 probably means .AreactivatingBcausingCdamagingDtaking over4、What is this passage mainly about?AHow to be admitted to Harvard University.BThe history of Bacows family.CThe art of Bacows leadership in Tufts.DBacows way to individual success.22（8分）Martha Gruber, a Tampa Bay Watch environmental sci
22、entist, has been honored with a Disney Conservation Hero Award from the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund( DWCF)The award recognizes local citizens for their tireless efforts to save wildlife, protect habitats and educate communities. Recipients were nominated(提名) by nonprofit environmental organiz
23、ations, and each honoree receives an award of $l,50o from DWCF.“Working with students in Tampa Bay is rewarding because I get to see firsthand the impact that our hard work has on the local habitat,” Gruber said. “Im proud to say that Tampa Bay Watchs Bay Grasses in Classes(BGIC) program has given m
24、e the opportunity to assist in restoring close to 300 acres with over 19,000 students. Being a Disney Conservation Hero is truly an honor and I am proud to share this achievement with the other Tampa Bay Watch staff members that have contributed to these efforts.”Gruber has worked with Tampa Bay Wat
25、ch since 2003, overseeing the Community Salt Marsh program and the BGIC program. She also has been in charge of many large-scale(大规模的)community plantings in her term. In her more than 11 years, Gruber has worked with more than 4,400 community volunteers to restore approximately 148 acres of marsh(湿地
26、) habitat.The BGIC program works with local middle and high schools to grow salt marsh grasses on their campuses and then involves them in the planting of their nursery raised grasses at a restoration site.In her time, Gruber has led the BGIC program to contribute salt marsh grasses to help restore
27、91 acres of habitat around Tampa Bay. In addition to Marthas impressive restoration impact, she also has a deep impact on everyone with whom she works. She approaches each project with a passion and work ethic(职业道德) that is inspiring.Since 2004, Disney has honored more than 100 leaders around the wo
28、rld for their extraordinary conservation efforts.1、DWCF gives its awards to people who .Adevote themselves to educationBhave a good impact on studentsCpromote the knowledge of natureDachieve greatly in wildlife protection2、Why does Gruber think her work worthwhile?AHer work connects students with na
29、ture.BWorking with children makes her happy.CHer colleagues support her work heartily.DShe can see their efforts make a difference.3、What does the underlined word “approaches” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?AAssists.BProvides.CDeals with.DComes up with.4、How are the students involved in the BGIC progr
30、am?ABy attending classes.BBy planting salt marsh grasses.CBy contributing salt marsh grasses.DBy calling on the public to take action.23（8分） Experience around food is about the place, the time and the people, and “the best meal” can be found in a fine dining restaurant or a crowded street market. Ho
31、w can you recreate that special moment influenced by place and time? Travel is becoming the most popular reason to visit many places around the world. Here are the places that consistently excite the senses.South of FranceMarkets with fresh fruits and vegetables and butcher shops are abundant. Regio
32、nal wines are excellentAnd freshly baked French bread with French butter is what memories are made of. Take a chair in an ancient walled city for a meal with a view that you will never forgetBarcelonaThis bustling city filled with unique buildings is a city for lovers of history, architecture and fo
33、od. Kiosko Universal, a counter restaurant at one corner of the market, prepares some of the simplest and best food weve ever had. Give yourself a week to explore and see everything the city offers. The city is not to be missedItalyIts hard to choose one place or city to visit. Some of our favorite
34、places include the coastal regions on the Adriatic and Tuscany. Friuli stole our hearts last year with its many unique wines, small artisan food produces, and influences from neighboring countries like Austria and GermanyMexico CityFrom unbelievable food markets and casual street stands, Mexico City
35、 has become the place to travel for the food lovers. If you want to eat locally, order a Hurache，a street food specialty. All you will need is a local microbrew or Mezcal（龙舌兰酒）to wash it down1、What is Kiosko Universal?AA market.BA butcher shop.CA restaurant.DA street stand.2、What do you need to help
36、 swallow Hurache when eating it?ABread.BAlcohol.CJuice.DFruit.3、What do the four places have in common?AThey are tourist attractions.BThey have ancient buildings.CThey lie in Europe.DThey are noted for tasty food24（8分）Get Smart: Picks of Educational AppsWhen it comes to mobile apps, theres a diverse
37、 range of software that falls under the umbrella of education. This list is focused on useful apps in this category.BrainscapeBrainscape claims you can double your learning speed by using flashcards (闪卡). It paces the repetition of each concept perfectly. Rate how well you know each concept and Brai
38、nscape will determine the right time to give you another quiz. Subscription is billed at $10 per month, $30 half a year, or $36 per year.DueYou can think of Due as an alarm clock that functions without an account or Internet connection. With Due, you can set reusable countdown reminders and perform
39、both daily and weekly reminders that use nearly 60 alarm sounds. Moreover, reminders automatically shift as you cross time zones. A $5 charge for download.GradeProofGradeProof offers concrete ways to improve your English writing style, check for originality and identify complex grammatical issues th
40、at other word processors often miss. While the app itself is free, youll need to pay $10 per month to update it to unlock the full power of this pocket writing coach.DuolingoThe crowd-sourced Duolingo gives you the opportunity to translate texts into many languages -e.g. Spanish, German, Brazilian,
41、and Italian. It also offers language courses at all levels. Duolingo currently offers the following subscriptions: $9 per month; $47 per six months; $79 per twelve months.1、Which app can help improve time management skills?ADue. BDuolingo.CBrainscape. DGradeProof.2、What can GradeProof help us with?A
42、A math quiz. BFree download.CEnglish writing skills. DSpanish-English translation.3、How much should you pay for a half-year language learning session?A$30. B$47.C$60. D$7925（10分）What do Leonardo da Vincii, Marie Curie, and Albert Einstein have in common? They were all left-handed, along with other f
43、amous people including Brad Pitt PrinceWilliam, and Barack Obama. In fact, an estimated 13 percent of the worldspopulation may be left-handed and still most people around the world are right-handed.What makes a person become right-handed rather than left-handed? As yet no onereally knows for sure. O
44、ne simple idea suggests that people normally get right-handedness from their parents. Studies have found that two right-handed parents have only a 9.5 percent chance of having a left-handed child, whereas two left-handed parents have a 26 percent chance of having a left-handed child. Another common
45、theory is that left-handed people suffer mild brain damage during birth, which makes them left-handed. However, if this theory were true, it would not explain why the percentage of left-banded people is so similar in every society, when birth conditions vary so much from society to society.Whatever
46、the reasons behind it, peoples attitudes toward left-handedness have changed a lot over the years. Statistics show that although 13 percent of young people (10-20 years old) are left-handed, only 6 percent of the elderly are left-handed. Left-handed children used to be punished until they began usin
47、g their right hand like other children, but today people who are left-handed are no longer looked down on nor are they considered abnormal. For most people today, either case is perfectly acceptable.1、What makes one right-handed?AThe environment.BMild brain damage during birth.CThe reason is uncertain.DOther people.2、Why is the number of young people who are left-handed bigger than that
