2024年5月29日发(作者：刘乐语)
安徽省六安市六安二中教育集团2022-2023学年高三下学期
春季联考英语试卷
学校
:___________
姓名：
___________
班级：
___________
考号：
___________
一、阅读理解
We’re launching our 100-Word-Story Competition with prizes of up to £1,000 to be won.
Our competition is your chance to show the world your story-telling talents. The editorial
team will pick a shortlist of three in each category and post them online.
Competition Rules:
● Submissions are original, not previously published and exactly 100 words long (not
including title). Don’t forget to include your full name, address, e-mail and phone number
when filling in the form. We may use entries in all print and electronic media.
● There are three categories—one for adults and two categories for schools: one for
children aged 12—18 and one for children under 12.
● Please submit your stories online on 1st May 2022 or send an entry via post
addressed to:
Warners Group Publications, West Street Bourne
，
PE10 9PH.
Prizes:
● In the adult category, the winner will receive £1,000 and a Serious Readers High
Definition Floor or Table Light (value up to £399.99) and one runner-up will receive £250.
● In the 12—18s category, the winner will receive £200 or an 8GB Kindle Paperwhite
and a £100 book voucher for their school, and the runner-up will receive a £100 book
voucher.
● In the under 12 category, the winner will receive £100 or an 8GB Kindle Paperwhite
and a £100 book voucher for their school, and the runner-up will receive a £50 book voucher.
Allow more time for postal entries to arrive by 1st May 2022, and insure you include
your full name and address, and also clearly state the category you are entering.
1
．
What may disqualify a candidate from the competition?
A
．
Mailing the story in printed form.
C
．
Submitting a story of a friend.
B
．
Submitting the story in March 2022.
D
．
Writing a story about someone else.
2
．
How much money will a father with his third-grade son win at most in the competition?
A
．
£1,899. 99. B
．
£1, 300. C
．
£1,599. 99. D
．
£1, 100.
试卷第1页，共10页
3
．
What can be known about the competition?
A
．
The prizes in cash are equal for the three categories.
B
．
Three of each category will be selected and posted online.
C
．
The entry with a title must be not more than 100 words.
D
．
It is designed to find talented storytellers around the world.
One day, a young man went to Dr. Conwell and told him he wanted a college education
but couldn’t afford it. Dr. Conwell decided, at that moment, what his aim in life was, besides
being a man of the cloth. He decided to build a university for unfortunate, but deserving,
students. He did have a challenge, however. He would need a few million dollars to build the
university. For Dr. Conwell, and anyone with real purpose in life, nothing could stand in the
way of his goal.
Several years before this incident, Dr. Conwell was attracted by a true story with its
ageless moral. The story was about a farmer who lived in Africa and through a visitor became
excited about looking for diamonds. Diamonds were already discovered in abundance on the
African continent and this farmer got so excited about the idea of millions of dollars’ worth of
diamonds that he sold his farm to head for the diamond line. He wandered all over the
continent, constantly searching for diamonds, wealth, which he never found. Eventually he
went completely broke and threw himself into a river and died.
Meanwhile, the new owner of his farm picked up an unusual-looking rock about the size
of an egg and put it on his mantle (
斗篷
) as a sort of curiosity. A visitor stopped by. He told
the new owner that the funny-looking rock was about the biggest diamond that had ever been
found. The new owner shouted, “God, the whole farm is covered with them.”
The farm turned out to be the Kimberly Diamond Mine, the richest the world has ever
known. The original farmer was literally standing on “Acres of Diamonds” until he sold his
farm.
Dr. Conwell learned from the story of the farmer and continued to teach its moral.
Opportunity does not just come along; it is there all the time-we just have to see it. Dr.
Conwell told the story over and over again on many occasions for raising money to start the
college for poor students. In fact, he raised nearly six million dollars and the university he
founded, Temple University in Philadelphia, has at least ten degree-granting colleges and six
other schools.
试卷第2页，共10页
4
．
What caused Dr. Conwell to build a university?
A
．
His wife’s suggestion.
C
．
A millionaire’s donation.
5
．
Why did the farmer give up his farm?
A
．
He wanted to wander around the world.
B
．
He planned to build a university.
C
．
He threw himself into a river.
D
．
He meant to seek his fortune.
6
．
In which condition did the new owner find the Kimberly Diamond Mine?
A
．
He exchanged his rock for eggs.
C
．
He decorated his mantle by a rock.
B
．
He sold his mantles to visitors.
D
．
He sorted out the whole farm.
B
．
A young man’s requirement.
D
．
His education experience.
7
．
Which of the following best describes Dr. Conwell?
A
．
Adaptable.
C
．
Disciplined.
Why late-night eating is something you should absolutely avoid? It’s long been popular
advice for people looking to lose weight to avoid late night eating. It’s no wonder, with a host
of research showing that late-night eating is linked to greater body weight. But until now, few
studies have actually investigated why. This is what a recent U.S. study set out to uncover.
Researchers had 16 participants follow two different meal schedules, each for a period of
six days total. The first group had their meals early in the day with the last meal consumed six
hours and 40 minutes before bedtime. The second group had their daily meals four hours later.
This meant they skipped breakfast and instead had lunch, dinner and an evening meal. Their
last meal was consumed only two and a half hours before sleep. All the participants consumed
an identical diet, and all of their meals were equally spaced with around four hours between
them.
The researchers looked at three measures associated with weight gain: the influence of
appetite, the impact of eating time on calories burned, and changes of fat tissue. They found
that compared to an early eating pattern, late eating not only increased feelings of hunger the
following day, it also increased the rate of “hunger” hormones (
激素
) in the blood. Late
eating also caused a decrease in calories burned the following day. Fat tissue samples taken
from the participants also showed the increased fat storage. These results indicate that late
试卷第3页，共10页
B
．
Considerate.
D
．
Purposeful.
eating could lead to weight gain.
Given the study was only conducted on a limited number of participants and over a very
short time, more research will be needed to further understand whether these changes are only
temporary, and what effects long-tern late-night eating can have on the weight gain
mechanisms (
机制
).
Anyway this study adds to a growing body of evidence showing just how important meal
timing can be when it comes to body weight. Therefore, people who are watching their
weight may want to ditch the late-night snacks and favor eating most of their meals earlier.
8
．
What is the study designed to do?
A
．
To promote suggestions on losing weight.
B
．
To prove the findings of the past research.
C
．
To see why late-night meal causes weight gain.
D
．
To figure out which is the better meal schedule.
9
．
Which of the following is a result of late eating?
A
．
The slow intake of nutrition.
B
．
The decreasing feeling of hunger.
C
．
The increase of blood pressure.
D
．
The great accumulation of fat.
10
．
Which of the following best explains “ditch” underlined in the last paragraph?
A
．
Sell.
C
．
Delay.
B
．
Quit.
D
．
Taste.
11
．
In which part of a newspaper may the text appear?
A
．
Medical Stories.
C
．
Life and Fashion.
It is currently the harvest season for Christian Nachtwey, who operates an apple farm, or
orchard, in the western German town of Gelsdorf.
A reporter from The Associated Press (AP) recently visited Nachtwey as workers loaded
up red Elstarapples ready to be shipped to stores. In addition to apples, Nachtwey’s farm also
produces a second harvest: electricity. Many of the farm’s trees grow beneath solar panels that
have been producing power during this year’s unusually sunny summer. In addition to
providing electricity, the panels protect the fruit below with shade.
试卷第4页，共10页
B
．
Healthy Eating.
D
．
Sports and Fitness.
Nachtwey said the idea behind the farm is simple. The design protects the trees from
getting too much sun without reducing the available growing area. “On top of that, there’s the
solar electricity being generated on the same land,” Nachtwey said. Putting solar equipment
on the same land as crops is becoming increasingly popular in Europe and North America.
Farmers are finding that this model can make the most of their land, while establishing a
second way to earn money.
But getting the right mix of crops and solar panels is difficult. Most fruit requires
specific growing conditions. Even small changes in the environment can harm crops and
cause financial losses. Even if the fruit survives, it might turn the wrong color or be less
sweet and may be difficult to sell. For this reason, Nachtwey is working with researchers to
test which kinds of apples do well under a solar cover. He is also investigating which kinds of
solar panels work best in the orchard. For testing purposes, Nachtwey covered some of his
trees with a traditional netting material. It is normally used to protect sensitive crops from
damaging weather events.
Juergen Zimmer is an expert in the area’s agricultural services department. He told the
AP that apples grown under the solar covers were a little less sweet this year than those under
the nets.
Researchers hope the tests will show that fruit crops perform well under solar panels.
12
．
What’s the main purpose of the design of the farm?
A
．
To generate electricity.
C
．
To make the most of the land.
B
．
To protect the environment.
D
．
To protect the fruit trees.
13
．
Why is getting the right mix of crops and solar panels hard?
A
．
Because of fruit’s specific growing conditions. B
．
Because of financial problems.
C
．
Because of the lack of traditional material. D
．
Because of the weather changes.
14
．
What can we learn about Juergen Zimmer from the passage?
A
．
He is an expert in The Associated Press.
B
．
He figures apples grown under the nets are sweeter.
C
．
He is working with Christian Nachtwey.
D
．
He is testing which kinds of apples do well under a solar cover.
15
．
What’s the main idea of the text?
A
．
Nachtwey’s farm produces a good harvest.
B
．
A German farmer plans to provide electricity to homes in the surrounding area.
试卷第5页，共10页
2024年5月29日发(作者：刘乐语)
安徽省六安市六安二中教育集团2022-2023学年高三下学期
春季联考英语试卷
学校
:___________
姓名：
___________
班级：
___________
考号：
___________
一、阅读理解
We’re launching our 100-Word-Story Competition with prizes of up to £1,000 to be won.
Our competition is your chance to show the world your story-telling talents. The editorial
team will pick a shortlist of three in each category and post them online.
Competition Rules:
● Submissions are original, not previously published and exactly 100 words long (not
including title). Don’t forget to include your full name, address, e-mail and phone number
when filling in the form. We may use entries in all print and electronic media.
● There are three categories—one for adults and two categories for schools: one for
children aged 12—18 and one for children under 12.
● Please submit your stories online on 1st May 2022 or send an entry via post
addressed to:
Warners Group Publications, West Street Bourne
，
PE10 9PH.
Prizes:
● In the adult category, the winner will receive £1,000 and a Serious Readers High
Definition Floor or Table Light (value up to £399.99) and one runner-up will receive £250.
● In the 12—18s category, the winner will receive £200 or an 8GB Kindle Paperwhite
and a £100 book voucher for their school, and the runner-up will receive a £100 book
voucher.
● In the under 12 category, the winner will receive £100 or an 8GB Kindle Paperwhite
and a £100 book voucher for their school, and the runner-up will receive a £50 book voucher.
Allow more time for postal entries to arrive by 1st May 2022, and insure you include
your full name and address, and also clearly state the category you are entering.
1
．
What may disqualify a candidate from the competition?
A
．
Mailing the story in printed form.
C
．
Submitting a story of a friend.
B
．
Submitting the story in March 2022.
D
．
Writing a story about someone else.
2
．
How much money will a father with his third-grade son win at most in the competition?
A
．
£1,899. 99. B
．
£1, 300. C
．
£1,599. 99. D
．
£1, 100.
试卷第1页，共10页
3
．
What can be known about the competition?
A
．
The prizes in cash are equal for the three categories.
B
．
Three of each category will be selected and posted online.
C
．
The entry with a title must be not more than 100 words.
D
．
It is designed to find talented storytellers around the world.
One day, a young man went to Dr. Conwell and told him he wanted a college education
but couldn’t afford it. Dr. Conwell decided, at that moment, what his aim in life was, besides
being a man of the cloth. He decided to build a university for unfortunate, but deserving,
students. He did have a challenge, however. He would need a few million dollars to build the
university. For Dr. Conwell, and anyone with real purpose in life, nothing could stand in the
way of his goal.
Several years before this incident, Dr. Conwell was attracted by a true story with its
ageless moral. The story was about a farmer who lived in Africa and through a visitor became
excited about looking for diamonds. Diamonds were already discovered in abundance on the
African continent and this farmer got so excited about the idea of millions of dollars’ worth of
diamonds that he sold his farm to head for the diamond line. He wandered all over the
continent, constantly searching for diamonds, wealth, which he never found. Eventually he
went completely broke and threw himself into a river and died.
Meanwhile, the new owner of his farm picked up an unusual-looking rock about the size
of an egg and put it on his mantle (
斗篷
) as a sort of curiosity. A visitor stopped by. He told
the new owner that the funny-looking rock was about the biggest diamond that had ever been
found. The new owner shouted, “God, the whole farm is covered with them.”
The farm turned out to be the Kimberly Diamond Mine, the richest the world has ever
known. The original farmer was literally standing on “Acres of Diamonds” until he sold his
farm.
Dr. Conwell learned from the story of the farmer and continued to teach its moral.
Opportunity does not just come along; it is there all the time-we just have to see it. Dr.
Conwell told the story over and over again on many occasions for raising money to start the
college for poor students. In fact, he raised nearly six million dollars and the university he
founded, Temple University in Philadelphia, has at least ten degree-granting colleges and six
other schools.
试卷第2页，共10页
4
．
What caused Dr. Conwell to build a university?
A
．
His wife’s suggestion.
C
．
A millionaire’s donation.
5
．
Why did the farmer give up his farm?
A
．
He wanted to wander around the world.
B
．
He planned to build a university.
C
．
He threw himself into a river.
D
．
He meant to seek his fortune.
6
．
In which condition did the new owner find the Kimberly Diamond Mine?
A
．
He exchanged his rock for eggs.
C
．
He decorated his mantle by a rock.
B
．
He sold his mantles to visitors.
D
．
He sorted out the whole farm.
B
．
A young man’s requirement.
D
．
His education experience.
7
．
Which of the following best describes Dr. Conwell?
A
．
Adaptable.
C
．
Disciplined.
Why late-night eating is something you should absolutely avoid? It’s long been popular
advice for people looking to lose weight to avoid late night eating. It’s no wonder, with a host
of research showing that late-night eating is linked to greater body weight. But until now, few
studies have actually investigated why. This is what a recent U.S. study set out to uncover.
Researchers had 16 participants follow two different meal schedules, each for a period of
six days total. The first group had their meals early in the day with the last meal consumed six
hours and 40 minutes before bedtime. The second group had their daily meals four hours later.
This meant they skipped breakfast and instead had lunch, dinner and an evening meal. Their
last meal was consumed only two and a half hours before sleep. All the participants consumed
an identical diet, and all of their meals were equally spaced with around four hours between
them.
The researchers looked at three measures associated with weight gain: the influence of
appetite, the impact of eating time on calories burned, and changes of fat tissue. They found
that compared to an early eating pattern, late eating not only increased feelings of hunger the
following day, it also increased the rate of “hunger” hormones (
激素
) in the blood. Late
eating also caused a decrease in calories burned the following day. Fat tissue samples taken
from the participants also showed the increased fat storage. These results indicate that late
试卷第3页，共10页
B
．
Considerate.
D
．
Purposeful.
eating could lead to weight gain.
Given the study was only conducted on a limited number of participants and over a very
short time, more research will be needed to further understand whether these changes are only
temporary, and what effects long-tern late-night eating can have on the weight gain
mechanisms (
机制
).
Anyway this study adds to a growing body of evidence showing just how important meal
timing can be when it comes to body weight. Therefore, people who are watching their
weight may want to ditch the late-night snacks and favor eating most of their meals earlier.
8
．
What is the study designed to do?
A
．
To promote suggestions on losing weight.
B
．
To prove the findings of the past research.
C
．
To see why late-night meal causes weight gain.
D
．
To figure out which is the better meal schedule.
9
．
Which of the following is a result of late eating?
A
．
The slow intake of nutrition.
B
．
The decreasing feeling of hunger.
C
．
The increase of blood pressure.
D
．
The great accumulation of fat.
10
．
Which of the following best explains “ditch” underlined in the last paragraph?
A
．
Sell.
C
．
Delay.
B
．
Quit.
D
．
Taste.
11
．
In which part of a newspaper may the text appear?
A
．
Medical Stories.
C
．
Life and Fashion.
It is currently the harvest season for Christian Nachtwey, who operates an apple farm, or
orchard, in the western German town of Gelsdorf.
A reporter from The Associated Press (AP) recently visited Nachtwey as workers loaded
up red Elstarapples ready to be shipped to stores. In addition to apples, Nachtwey’s farm also
produces a second harvest: electricity. Many of the farm’s trees grow beneath solar panels that
have been producing power during this year’s unusually sunny summer. In addition to
providing electricity, the panels protect the fruit below with shade.
试卷第4页，共10页
B
．
Healthy Eating.
D
．
Sports and Fitness.
Nachtwey said the idea behind the farm is simple. The design protects the trees from
getting too much sun without reducing the available growing area. “On top of that, there’s the
solar electricity being generated on the same land,” Nachtwey said. Putting solar equipment
on the same land as crops is becoming increasingly popular in Europe and North America.
Farmers are finding that this model can make the most of their land, while establishing a
second way to earn money.
But getting the right mix of crops and solar panels is difficult. Most fruit requires
specific growing conditions. Even small changes in the environment can harm crops and
cause financial losses. Even if the fruit survives, it might turn the wrong color or be less
sweet and may be difficult to sell. For this reason, Nachtwey is working with researchers to
test which kinds of apples do well under a solar cover. He is also investigating which kinds of
solar panels work best in the orchard. For testing purposes, Nachtwey covered some of his
trees with a traditional netting material. It is normally used to protect sensitive crops from
damaging weather events.
Juergen Zimmer is an expert in the area’s agricultural services department. He told the
AP that apples grown under the solar covers were a little less sweet this year than those under
the nets.
Researchers hope the tests will show that fruit crops perform well under solar panels.
12
．
What’s the main purpose of the design of the farm?
A
．
To generate electricity.
C
．
To make the most of the land.
B
．
To protect the environment.
D
．
To protect the fruit trees.
13
．
Why is getting the right mix of crops and solar panels hard?
A
．
Because of fruit’s specific growing conditions. B
．
Because of financial problems.
C
．
Because of the lack of traditional material. D
．
Because of the weather changes.
14
．
What can we learn about Juergen Zimmer from the passage?
A
．
He is an expert in The Associated Press.
B
．
He figures apples grown under the nets are sweeter.
C
．
He is working with Christian Nachtwey.
D
．
He is testing which kinds of apples do well under a solar cover.
15
．
What’s the main idea of the text?
A
．
Nachtwey’s farm produces a good harvest.
B
．
A German farmer plans to provide electricity to homes in the surrounding area.
试卷第5页，共10页