2020届吉林省桦甸四中、磐石一中、梅河口五中、蛟河实验
中学等高三4月联考英语试题
After a long week, sometimes a short getaway is in order. However, deciding which destination to travel to can be tough when you only have a weekend to spend. To help you choose the right trip, U. S. News considered factors like accessibility, affordability and entertainment options, as well as reader votes, to determine which cities offer the best setting for a weekend away. New York City
Visitors can reach New York City by train, plane or automobile, so weekend getaways are easy. Plus, abundant attractions indoors (like museums and Broadway shows) make unpredictable weather no problem. For history, take the ferry to Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty. Chicago
Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods and abundance of can’t-miss sights make it a great weekend vacation, spot. On warmer days, take a photo of yourself in front of “The Bean” and go aboard an architecture river cruise. Meanwhile, museums like the Art Institute of Chicago and the Field Museum are wonderful places to escape winter s biting temperatures. Toronto
Cross Lake Ontario to our northern neighbor for an urban escape. It’s hard to see all of Toronto in just a few days, but first- timers can hit the high points, such as the CN Tower, the St. Lawrence Market and the Hockey Hall of Fame. Save an evening to explore the Distillery District.
Washington, D．C．
Not only is America’s capital full of free attractions, but many of them are concentrated on the National Mall, making it easy to see the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and other highlights in just a few days. While visiting, don’t miss out on the popular weekend brunch scene -just remember to make reservations in advance. 1．What make(s) choosing a destination a hard job? A．So many wonderful attractions. C．Lack of touring experience.
B．The limited time. D．Having little money.
2．Which city suits you most if you are interested in Abrabam Lincoln?
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A．Washington, D．C． C．Chicago.
3．Why is Toronto different from others? A．You need a few days to tour around it. B．It is situated in a lonely and distant place. C．It has a smaller population.
D．It doesn’t belong to the United States.
B．Toronto. D．New York City.
About six years ago I began my job as an IT consultant. I had always been quite good with computers. It was a great move for me, as I quickly learned a ton. Every day was fun. It was one of the best and most challenging jobs I’ve ever had.
Flash-forward a few years and things started to taper. I wasn’t learning as much as before. I felt a desire to try something different, to strike out on my own. I couldn’t get up the courage to make any moves. The job paid very well; I had a lot of freedom, and great benefits. I had grown comfortable and accustomed to an easy life.
Last year things came to a head, I was having a particularly stressful month, overloaded with work that was neither challenging nor interesting. I had enough. I reached out to my boss and let him know that I was done. We had a meeting about my decision. He didn’t want to lose me. He addressed my concerns and we agreed that I could change my job and begin working on some new internal organizational systems. I decided to give this new role a chance.
Now, a year after my role change, not much is different. Senior staff did not adopt the new systems I built. The work is still uninspiring and unchallenging. I’m comfortable, but comfort to me has become terrible. Change can be very difficult for some and after spending time trying to carry out new solutions, I’ve realized that you simply can’t change other people if they don’t want it.
I’ve again quit my job. It’s both liberating and frightening. I need a greater challenge. I’ve learned a lot
from my quitting experience. Here are some signs that it might be time to quit your job. 4．What does the underlined word “taper” mean in the passage? A．Increase. C．Develop.
B．Decline. D．Repeat.
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5．How did the author feel when considering getting a move? A．Decisive. C．Contradictory.
6．Why was the author upset?
A．His leader couldn’t make sense of him. B．He was unsatisfied with his salary. C．He thought his job was boring. D．His boss didn’t allow him to leave. 7．What will be continued with the passage? A．Indications that you should give up a job. B．Suggestions on how to live comfortably. C．Instructive stories about some other people. D．Great challenges you should face and accept.
For centuries, people have been on the move, to follow a food supply, in search of a better climate, or just because we wanted to know what’s over that next hill. Since our destination is usually a little foggy, we can never be 100% certain; however, we can feel confident that our decision to move is based on clear objectives and not just because we think the grass might be greener.
In an attempt to cut overhead costs, companies, like people, are on the move. Company regrouping has resulted in more employees and their families moving to another state or even country. If you find yourself in this position, before you agree to move with your company, take a moment to reflect on where you are in your career and if this move will lead you to that next step.
If you’ve just retired and are looking for a sunny, warm place to move to, it’s a good idea to consider all your options. Make sure you have health care services and medical insurance, cost of living and so on, On the other hand, this is a great opportunity to have a more active life, meet new friends and travel. The best way to decide if moving is right for you is to try it for a long-term vacation - three to six months - which will give you a chance to see if a permanent move fits your new lifestyle.
lf you made a list of the activities you like to do, whether it’s cycling or dining out at unique restaurants, you may find that the area where you currently live does not allow you to
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B．Cautious. D．Careless.
pursue these passions. If you would like to live in a place that supports a lifestyle you’ve always wanted, then make your list, take a trip, then make it happen. 8．Why are people unsure about moving to a new place? A．They have been accustomed to the current life. B．They have not a clear understanding of it. C．The health care services there are not satisfactory. D．They fear that they will lose what they have.
9．What should you do if your company will move to another city? A．You should follow your company without hesitation. B．You should give up your job to take care of your family. C．You should reflect on the overhead cost ahead of time. D．You should first weigh advantages and disadvantages. 10．Which is best to determine if a new place agrees with you? A．Your income and the cost of living in a new place. B．Moving to a new place with your good friends. C．Spending some time in a place before you decide. D．Making careful research on your dream lifestyle. 11．What does the author want to tell us in the passage? A．How to decide whether you should move or not. B．How to accustom yourself to a new environment. C．How to decide where you will move to. D．How to reduce the cost when you are to move.
A special device (设备) worn on the head that sends electrical charges into the brain may improve the memory abilities of older people. The device may even give them the ability to remember things as well as a person 20 to 30 years younger than them. These are the findings of a study published in Nature Neuroscience earlier this month.
Researchers working on the study found that the age-related damage to working memory can be repaired. This is possible through stimulating (刺激) two important areas of the brain at a special rhythm. Working memory is the information held temporarily for use in immediate activities such as reasoning and decision-making.
42 younger adults aged 20 to 29 and 42 older adults aged 60 to 76 took part in the study.
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The researchers tested all subjects for their performance in a working memory activity. The findings are still early and only relate to healthy volunteers. But the findings could point to new ways to increase brain operation in older people suffering from diseases that affect these operations, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s patients.
Electroencephalography, or EEG, is a method of observing brain activity. Transcranial alternating current stimulation, or tACS, is the means of sending electrical charges into the brain. Using both EEG and tACS, the scientists stimulated the brains of the group of young and old people. They were able to make small changes to the brainwave connections linked to their working memory.
Without brain stimulation, the older people were slower and less correct in their memories than the younger ones. This was because the younger people had higher levels of connections of certain brain wave rhythms.
Robert Reinhart, a researcher at Boston University, said that when older adults received active brain stimulation, they improved their working-memory test scores to the levels of the younger people. The effect lasted for at least 50 minutes after the stimulation was given. 12．How can the device help the old people? A．It can record what has happened for them. B．It can stimulate the brain and make it active. C．It can turn an old person into a twenty-something. D．It can delay the brain for a short while.
13．What did the researchers do using the equipment? A．They repaired some age-related memory damage. B．They found the brain made up of two vital parts. C．They had 200 volunteers join in their research. D．They kept track of two groups of people. 14．EEG is different from tACS because A．EEG is a method to give motivation to brain B．EEG can change the brainwave connections C．tACS can send electrical charges to the brain D．tACS is a means to help see how the brain runs 15．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Electric Shocks May Help Older People’s Memory
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2020届吉林省桦甸四中、磐石一中、梅河口五中、蛟河实验中学等高三4月联考英语试题(带答案解析)
