1、安徽省黄山市2024届高三毕业班第一次质量检测(一模)英语试卷学校:_姓名:_班级:_考号:_一、阅读理解Books for children Cyril and Pat by Emily Gravett This clever picture book shows younger readers the charming friendship between Cyril, a squirrel and Pat, who isnt. Their friendship is powerful and shows children that its worth sticking up for those you care about. With vivid illustrations of life, leaves and flowers, an unexpected world is brought to life, and its the one that younger readers will delight in exploring every time they visit a
2、 park. No One Is Angry Today by Toon Tellegen Following a series of forest animal friends through their everyday lives, these stories examine why we do the things we do and how we feel about our actions. The brevity, clarity and high quality of these short stories also make them useful texts to study in literacy lessons, particularly in terms of viewpoint and writing styles. The Midnight Panther by Poonam Mistry Panther feels out of place and takes an adventure in the jungle to overcome challeng
3、es, conquer his insecurities and find out where he belongs. The Midnight Panther is an outstandingly illustrated and magical fable picture book. The atmospheric storytelling makes this book a joy to read aloud to a class and the breathtaking imagination lends itself to inspiring childrens creative writing. Fiona the Fruit Bat by Dan Riskin Fiona is the fruit bat who is afraid of the dark, afraid of the unknown and afraid to try flight. But calming and confidence-building words from her mother sh
4、ow her way. A good book to help children deal with new and unfamiliar situations. Reading this will not only teach them about overcoming fear, but also the science behind echolocation and lives of fruit bats.1What do we know about Cyril and Pat?A.They are good friends.B.They are both squirrels.C.They enjoy collecting leaves.D.They often visit remote parks.2Which book is good for childrens creative writing?A.Cyril and Pat.B.Fiona the Fruit Bat.C.No One Is Angry Today.D.The Midnight Panther.3What
5、does Fiona the Fruit Bat teach children?A.How to coexist with wildlife.B.How to handle new situations.C.How to get on with their mother.D.How to develop an interest in science. My Ph. D.(博士学位) adviser had encouraged me to take a vacation. So I was sitting at an airport restaurant, when I received the email. It informed me I had failed my qualifying exam on my second attempt, which meant dismissal from the program. I knew things hadnt gone perfectly. But I was still shocked. How was it possible t
6、hat one exam could erase all my other successes and define me as unfit to be a scientist? I wasnt sure what to expect when I started my Ph. D. program. As a first-generation college graduate, I didnt have family members who could tell me what it was like. I had put in a lot of effort, but it didnt seem to pay off during my first year. I ended that year with increased confidence, eager to put my newfound knowledge into action. But my confidence took a plunge shortly thereafter, when I made my fir
7、st attempt at the qualifying exam. I had never taken a presentation before, so the experience was terrifying. I stood in front of my exam committee. Once it was over, my committee told me Id conditionally passed, which meant Id have one more chance. For the next 2 months, I did everything in my power to prepare. When the exam was over, I left the room feeling a mix of fear and relief. But those feelings changed to frustration the next day, after I learned Id failed. But soon, things started to c
8、hange. After a series of meetings, faculty members (全体教师) decided to do away with the qualifying exam structure Id struggled with. Students would be asked questions, so that faculty could learn more about their knowledge and provide constructive feedback. As a result, Im now back to working on the program. I try to stay focused on becoming the best scientist I can be. In the end, I am much more than that one-hour exam.4What was the author informed of in the email?A.His Ph. D. adviser would leave
9、 his program.B.He was permitted to take a holiday to relax.C.He didnt perform well to pass the qualifying exam.D.His research project had achieved remarkable results.5How did the author feel about his first year on the Ph. D. program? A.It was boring.B.It was hopeful.C.It was enjoyable.D.It was challenging.6What do the underlined words “took a plunge” in paragraph 3 mean?A.Paid off.B.Failed somebody.C.Experienced a decline.D.Continued to grow.7What can we learn about the change?A.Students would not be defined by one exam.B.Students dont need to attend qualifying exams.C.Standards for qualified scientists have been simplified.D.Students would be given special support from college. Why are some people more motivated to handle difficult things? And is there a way to make doing difficult t
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