1、运河中学2021届高三上学期期末联考英 语 试 卷第一部分： 听力 （共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where does the conversation take place?A. At home. B. In a zoo.C. In a restaurant.2. What will the woman do tomorrow afternoon? A. Watch a movie
2、.B. Eat with her brother.C. See a doctor.3. How will the speakers go to the bookstore? A. By bus.B. By bike.C. By taxi.4. How does the woman feel? A. Uncertain.B. Relieved. C. Surprised.5. What do we know about Dario? A. He feels hopeless. B. He survives on Coke.C. He was too busy to go shopping. 第二
3、节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What kind of room does the woman need? A. A single room.B. A double room. C. A room for three.7. How much will the woman pay per night? A. $100.B. $120
4、.C. $150.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Who is Pat? A. The repairman.B. Susans friend.C. The house owner. 9. What is the woman angry about? A. The front door didnt work.B. Pat always appeared without informing.C. The house owner failed to repair the pipe.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Which company does the woman work for
5、?A. Customer Service.B. Smiths Retailers.C. Benson Software.11. What are the speakers talking about? A. The wrong order.B. The impolite service.C. The delayed delivery.12. How many CD players will the woman send afterwards? A. 150B. 100.C. 50.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Whats the main purpose of the intern
6、ational summer course?A. To win more fame. B. To play music with friends. C. To have a concert tour together.14. How does Tim find the young musicians?A. By advertising online.B. By looking for new stars.C. By handing out application forms.15. What requirement do applicants need to meet? A. Good-loo
7、king appearance.B. Years of on-stage experience. C. A basic level of spoken language.16. Why is the course held in a university? A. Its more spacious. B. Transport around is convenient.C. It has enough halls for practicing.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When will the school be closed on July 15? A. 11:30 am.
8、 B. 12:30 pm. C. 1:00 pm.18. Where can you find the information on supplies ordering? A. In the school e-mail. B. On the school website. C. On the school notice board.19. How will the things left in Lost and Found be treated?A. Be sent to their owners.B. Be kept in Lost and Found.C. Be donated to th
9、e community charity.20. What information will students know the night before school starts?A. Who their teacher is. B. Where the classroom is. C. When the new term begin.第二部分:阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节: (共15小题， 每小题2.5分，满分50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。AArbeia Roman Fort (城堡) and MuseumLocation and Hist
10、oryArbeia Roman Fort is situated on Hadrians Wall. It was the most important structure built by the Romans in Britain, and now it has been a World Heritage (遗产) Site. Built around AD 160, Arbeia Roman Fort was the military supply base for the soldiers who were stationed along Hadrians Wall. The fort
11、 has been gradually uncovered and some original parts have been revealed. There are reconstructions that show how Arbeia Roman Fort would have looked. The ReconstructionsThe reconstructions of the Commanding Officers house and soldiers quarters are strikingly different. The accommodation for soldier
12、s is dark and uncomfortable, while the Commanding Officers house is spacious and luxurious, with courtyards with fountains for him and his family to enjoy.The MuseumVisit the museum and see many objects that were found at Arbeia. They are historically important and show what daily life was really li
13、ke at that time. You will see weapons, tools, jewellery, and so on. You can also discover how the Romans buried their dead and see tombstones (墓碑) which survive to this day. There is a “hands-on” area allowing visitors to dig on a certain site and study their findings with the help of museum staff.
14、You can piece together pottery (陶器), or try writing just as the Romans would have done. For children, they can build this ancient Roman fort with building blocks by themselves.Opening Times and Getting ThereApril 1-October 31: Monday to Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm-5:00pm. November 1-March
15、 31: Monday to Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm, closed Sunday. (Closed December 25-26 and January 1)Entry is free.Arbeia is only a ten-minute walk from the bus station at South Shields. Free car park nearby.Website: 21. According to the passage, Arbeia Roman Fort _. A. was related to the military B. got rec
16、onstructions around AD 160 C. was built in a small area in RomeD. provided a comfortable life for soldiers22. What can visitors do in the museum? A. Build tombstones for the dead.B. See historical objects. C. Write to ancient Romans. D. Try using old tools and weapons.23. What time does Arbeia Roman
17、 Fort close? A. On April 1. B. On October 31. C. On November 1. D. On December 26.BWhen school closes, poor pupils lose the last social institution one that educates, feeds, and sometimes clothes them whereas richer pupils are gaining relatively more advantages. Disruptions(中断) to schooling tend to
18、lower achievement while increasing inequality.A new industry of “Learning Pod”, where a group of families pool cash to pay for an in-person tutor, is deepening that inequality. Scoot Education, whose normal business is providing substitute teachers for schools, quickly developed a sideline in learni
19、ng pods in California. For younger pupils, the total cost of a pod, shared among all parents, is $349 a day, which is beyond what a poor family can afford. “Rich families can always find a way to educate their children, even if COVID-19 pandemic had not started,” says Sarah Cohodes, a professor at T
20、eachers College at Columbia University.Thus, if there would be no extraordinary interventions in the closing of schools, the long-run effects on those poor students are predictable.A team of five education scholars recently calculated that American schoolchildren in 2020 learned 30% less reading and
21、 50% less maths than they would in a typical year. Despite that, the top third of pupils posted gains in reading. Data from Opportunity Insights, an economic-research team at Harvard University, shows that after lockdowns began in March pupils from low-income neighborhoods fell permanently behind on
22、 online maths coursework, while those from richer areas quickly rebounded.Then there is the problem of access to online classes. Nearly half of native American pupils and 35% of black and Hispanic ones do not have access to either a computer or the Internet at home, compared with 19% of whites. Wors
23、ening mental health among poorer families will also hurt achievement. Elizabeth Ananat of Barnard College and Anna Gassman-Pines of Duke University surveyed part-time workers in Philadelphia who had young children; half were showing their anxiety or depression for childrens schooling.24. What do we
24、know about Learning Pod? A. It was started as the key business by Scoot Education. B. It worsens educational inequality to some extent. C. It is a long-existing method to find an in-person tutor. D. Families can all afford this teaching model with $349 a day.25. What does the underlined word “reboun
25、ded” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Learned maths in advance. B. Performed poorly in maths. C. Regained improvement in maths. D. Showed permanent love to maths.26 What is Paragraph 5 mainly about? A. Low academic achievement of the poor.B. Psychological problems of the pupils. C. Opportunities to use onlin
26、e resources. D. Causes and concern for educational inequality.27. This text is probably selected from_. A. a health magazineB. a science textbookC.an educational reportD. a learning guidelineCUp and down the economic ladder, many Americans who workand especially those raising kidsare pressed for tim
27、e, wishing they had more of it to devote to leisure activities (or even just sleeping). At the same time, research has indicated that people who are busy tend to be happier than those who are idle, whether their busyness is purposeful or not.A research paper released late last year investigated this
28、 tradeoff, attempting to pinpoint(精确指出) how much leisure time is best. Its authors examined the relationship between the amount of “discretionary time” people hadbasically, how much time people spend awake and doing what they wantand how pleased they were with their lives.The paper, which analyzed d
29、ata covering about 35,000 Americans, found that employed peoples ratings of their satisfaction with life peaked when they had in the neighborhood of two and a half hours of free time a day. For people who didnt work, the optimal(最佳的) amount was four hours and 5 minutes.The research traced a correlat
30、ion(关联) between free time and life satisfaction, but didnt provide any definitive(最后的) insight into what underlies that correlation“which is exciting, because this is a work in progress,” says Cassie Mogilner Holmes, a professor at UCLAs Anderson School of Management and a coauthor of the paper, whi
31、ch hasnt yet been peerreviewed or published in an academic journal.An experiment that the researchers arranged hinted at(暗示) a possible explanation of the correlation they found. They asked participants to picture and describe what it would be like to have a certain amount of daily free time, and th
32、en report how theyd feel about that allotment(分配).“What we find is that having too little time makes people feel stressed, and maybe thats obvious，”says Holmes.“But interestingly, that effect goes awaythe role of stress goes awayonce you approach the optimal point.” After that point, Holmes says, th
33、e subjects started to say they felt less productive overall, which could explain why having a lot of free time can feel like having too much free time.Its not clear what an individual is to do with these findings, since the amount of free time people have usually has something to do with a variety o
34、f factors, such as having children or a degree of control over work schedules. Holmes shared her research with the MBA students in her class on happiness, and some of the most timecrunched among them were comforted by the findings: “I think that two and a half hours creates a nice goal that even if
35、you increase a little bit more of your discretionary time use, you can expect that it will translate into greater life satisfaction.”28. According to the passage, what happens to Americans occupied with their work?A. They allow themselves more leisure time.B. They keep themselves busy on purpose.C.
36、They know how much leisure time is best.D. They experience a higher level of satisfaction.29. What can be learned about the correlation between free time and life satisfaction?A. Researchers have cast light on the cause of the correlation.B. Unemployed people need more leisure time to feel content.C
37、. The paper on the correlation has achieved peer recognition.D. Employed people enjoy more leisure time in the neighborhood.30. Which of the following charts illustrates the change of stress and productivity?A. B. C. D. 31. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _.A. Holmes is optimistic ab
38、out the influence of her findingsB. individuals are encouraged to control their work schedulesC. people with tight schedules cant benefit from the findingsD. the MBA students find no free time to obtain life satisfactionDThe idea that having narrow local focus leaves little room for anything but a s
39、elfish mindset is a misconception, according to a new study that found that concern for local affairs could help with global environmental conservation.You might have heard of NIMBY which means “not in my back yard” and describes an individual or group opposed to a new addition to the neighborhood,
40、typically a factory, roadway or power station. Nimbyism and parochialism(眼界狭小), which is a focus on a local area, can go hand in hand, and there are concerns that parochialism paves the way for prejudice, narrow-mindedness, and selfishness.But researchers found the exact opposite to be true in a new
41、 study published. The researchers argue that positive parochialism can inspire a larger awareness of global environmental problems and encourage people to action.“We did not find evidence that parochialism was necessarily negative and inward -looking,” said Patrick, a researcher for the study. “It c
42、an be those things, but theres no necessary conflict between feeling connected to your local area and feeling connected to the wider world.”For the study, the researchers reviewed documents from the 1987 Parish Maps project. The researchers showed how the Parish Maps project also demonstrated a pass
43、ion for the environment and conservation. The researchers say that the Parish Maps project is a strong example of “positive parochialism”, and shows that thinking locally can influence a global mindset.“For a long time, it has been generally agreed that if we want people to think about global affair
44、s they need an international worldview-but this may not be the case,” said Patrick. “Given where we are now in terms of trying to encourage people to make changes to help the environment, positive parochialism offers something that has been overlooked.”32. Which behavior can best illustrate NIMBY?A.
45、 Criticizing a friend for his selfish action.B. Accepting a proposal beneficial to locals.C. Objecting to building an airport in the neighborhood.D. Supporting a neighborhood construction plan.33. Why does the author mention the Parish Maps project?A. To explain how to protect the environment.B. To
46、offer an example of positive parochialism.C. To encourage people to take part in the project.D. To stress the importance of global mindset.34. How does Patrick feel about “positive parochialism phenomenon”?A. Appreciative.B. Cautious.C. Negative. D. Puzzled.35. What may be the best title for the tex
47、t?A. Parochialism, a better practice? B. International view, more popular?C. Bigger thinking, better environment D. Thinking locally, acting globally第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Our Amazing HandsThe hand is where the mind meets the world. We use our hands to buil
48、d fires, to fly airplanes, and to write. The human brain, with its open-ended creativity, may be the thing that makes the human race unique. But without hands, all the ideas we think up would come to nothing. 36 Study it carefully, you will find something interesting. The thumb alone is controlled b
49、y nine separate muscles. The wrist is a group of bones and muscles connected with nerves (神经). The nerves send branches into each fingertip, which makes the fingers extremely flexible. 37 Early hands seemed more unusual and interesting than any hand today. Some animals had seven fingers. Others had
50、eight. But by the time vertebrates (脊椎动物) appeared 340 million years ago, the hand had developed to only five fingers. 38 Nevertheless, there are still many different types of hands in living animals. After years of research, scientists are beginning to understand the molecular (分子的) changes in hand
51、s. 39 This makes the hands of different animals very similar. There is a network of many genes that builds a hand, and all hands are built on that network.The discovery has given scientists a deeper understanding of the development of hands. A birds wing and a lions paw (爪) may appear to have nothin
52、g in common. 40 It may just be a little more of one protein here, a little less of another there. In the past, scientists could recognize only the outward signs that hands had developed from a common ancestor. Today scientists are uncovering the inward signs as well.A. It has kept that number for re
53、asons scientists dont yet know.B. They also see that all hands start out in much the same way.C. Hands can often be used for a number of different purposes.D. So you can see a skilled watchmaker use his hands to set springs in place under a microscope.E. But the difference between them may come down
54、 to a tiny change in form. F. The reason we can use our hands for so many things is their special structure. G. No one would doubt that the five fingers are different with each other.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节：完形填空（共15小题: 每题1分,满分15分）请认真阅读下面短文，掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Byrd is in
55、 her eighth year of teaching at Wilder Elementary in Mansfield. She has taught fifth grader Fisher Croney every year since he was in kindergarten. Fisher 41 in the class by helping in Byrds classroom whenever he has free time after class.Byrd also 42 Fishers mother, Shannon Croney, as an acquaintanc
56、e. They would occasionally chat at their boys baseball games. She had heard that Croney was having some 43 problems. In January 2019 Croney received a routine blood test and found her kidneys （肾）were not 44 normally. After going through a string of tests, doctors could not figure what caused her kid
57、neys to 45 . But Byrd didnt know what the 46 was until she saw a Facebook post from Fisher around Christmas of 2019. It was 47 to help his mother find a kidney. Byrd did not 48 to help. In March, Byrd, learned that she and Croney were a close 49 . Even doctors were 50 that they were not related in b
58、lood.Byrd was in the hospital for 51 in June. She was never 52 about the transplant. Actually, she felt honored that her donation enabled another person to live a totally 53 life.Today, both women are doing well. They are turning their 54 to another member of their community, who is also sick and 55
59、 a kidney transplant.41. A. gives outB. looks aboutC. stands outD. sits about42. A. learnedB. metC. taughtD. knew43. A. familyB. behaviorC. communicationD. health44. A. growingB. functioningC. formingD. beating45. A. missB. acheC. failD. improve46. A. issueB. scheduleC. offerD. opportunity47. A. int
60、endedB. allowedC. persuadedD. urged48. A. respondB. attendC. confirmD. hesitate49. A. encounterB. matchC. neighborD. relative50. A. excitedB. embarrassedC. surprisedD. relieved51. A. surgeryB. practiceC. recoveryD. training52. A. curiousB. nervousC. certainD. frank53. A. dependentB. casualC. strange
61、D. normal54. A. backB. faithC. attentionD. respect55. A. in need ofB. in memory ofC. in recognition ofD. in favor of第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Skater Wu Dajing won Chinas first and only gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Games by breaking the men s 500m world reco
62、rd. The 23-year -old is the first Chinese man to win an Olympic short-track gold and since Sochi 2014, he 56 (take) the lead in the event in the World Cup.Finishing with just one gold was lower than our expectation, but we should recognize the fact 57 we are well behind world powers in winter sports
63、 and we shall work harder to close the gap. Despite its gold medal 58 (short) in Pyeongchang, Team China returned from the Winter Olympics. determined to achieve a more balanced showing at the 2022 Beijing Games, said Gao Zhidan, director of Chinas Pyeongchang delegation.“The medal results reflected
64、 our countrys current level in winter sports 59 (objective). Even so, I am proud of my athletes for their determination and calmness facing difficulties and even 60 (fair) treatments. We pulled 61 a stressful journey in Pyeongchang with disappointments as well as some positive gains. I dont consider
65、 our performance as the worst ever, as 62 medal number might suggest. 63 , we do have a lot to do to improve to prove 64 (we) again in 2022 and we still have to keep a positive attitude to the achievements in the future, 65 (fuel) our ambition as a driving force said LiYan, head coach of the short-t
66、rack team.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，下个月要参加北京大学入学英语面试，请你发一封邮件向你校的外教Chris请教，内容包括：1. 口语表达；2. 面试技巧；3. 注意事项。注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Chris, Yours, Li Hua第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。The big Town Hall clock was striking midnight when Frank began to
67、 cross the bridge. The dark night air was cold and a little wet, and the street lamp gave little light. Frank was anxious to get home and his footsteps rang loudly on the silent night.When he reached the middle of the bridge, he thought he could hear someone coming near behind him. He looked back bu
68、t could see no one. However, the sound continued and Frank began to walk more quickly. Then he slowed down again, thinking there was nothing to fear in a town as quiet as this.Just then, he heard short, quick steps closely behind him. By the time he reached the other side of the bridge, he could alm
69、ost feel someone at his heels. He turned round and there stood a man in a large coat. A hat was pulled down over his eyes and very little of his face could be seen.Frank said something about the weather in an effort to be friendly. The man did not answer but asked roughly where Oakfield House was. F
70、rank pointed to a big house in the distance and the stranger continued his way.Then Frank wondered why the stranger had wanted to find Oakfield House at such an hour. He knew that the people who lived there were very rich. Almost without realizing what he was doing, he began following the stranger q
71、uickly.The man was soon outside the house and Frank saw him look up at the windows. A light was still on and the man waited until it went out. When about half an hour had passed, Frank saw him climb noiselessly over the wall and heard him drop on the ground at the other side.Paragraph 1:Now Frank kn
72、ew what the man wanted to do. Paragraph 2:Frank couldnt just stand in the dark and wait. 2021届高三年级12月份联考英语参考答案第一部分：听力 （满分30分，每小题1.5分）1-5 CABCC 6-10 CACBC 11-15 ABCAC 16-20BCACA第二部分:阅读理解(每小题2.5分，满分50分)21-23ABD 24-27 BCDC 28-31DBDA 32-35CBAD36-40FDABE第三部分:完形填空(共15小题: 每题1分, 满分15分)41-45 CDDBC 46-50 AADB
73、C 51-55 ABDCA语法填空(共10小题: 每题1.5分, 满分15分)71.has taken 72. that 73. shortage 74. objectively 75. unfair76.through 77. the 78. however 79. ourselves 80. fueling应用文(满分15分)Dear Chris, Im Li Hua, a student in your class. Im writing to consult you about my English admission interview by Beijing University n
74、ext month. Language proficiency is of vital important for such an interview, so Im in urgent need of your professional guidance in my oral English. Besides, any constructive advice on interview techniques will be highly appreciated. Finally, if there are any dos and donts in terms of dressing, manne
75、rs and so on, please do let me know. Awaiting the reply at your earliest convenience. Heartfelt thanks! Yours, Li Hua读后续写(满分25分)Now Frank knew what the man wanted to do. Everyone knew that Oakfield House was filled with artwork worth millions of dollars. It was clear to Frank that the family inside
76、was in danger. Would the man have a weapon? Would he be strong enough to overpower him before he could harm the people inside? Franks heart was racing with fear. He reached for his cellphone to call the police, but found it out of power. If only he had charged his phone before leaving the office, bu
77、t it was too late. Frank couldnt just stand in the dark and wait. He had to do something, even if it meant risking his own life. At his feet he silently found several good-sized stones, and he threw them with all his strength right at the windows of the house. The clatter woke up the people inside t
78、he house and a light came on upstairs. The man froze, not quite knowing what had just happened. Lights came on everywhere in the house and within a minute the night was filled with sounds of police sirens screaming towards Oakfield House.听力材料(Text 1)W: So, what do you think of the lamb?M: Its pretty
79、 good, but I think the lamb you make at home is better. W: Youre sweet to say that. Oh, can you get the waiters attention for me?(Text 2)M: Do you have any special plans for tomorrow? If youd like, I can treat you to the movies tomorrow afternoon. W: Well, I have a doctors appointment at noon, and I
80、m going to have dinner with my brother at six. I could probably enjoy a movie in between, since its your treat. (Text 3)M: Would you like to go with me to the new bookstore tomorrow morning?W: Id love to. But only if we go there by bike rather than by bus or by taxi. M: No problem. We can use Mobike
81、. (Text 4)M: Should I accept this exchange program and head off to France for three months?W: Are you serious? Everyone I know is lining up to go there and you are actually considering not going. (Text 5)W: I feel hungry, Dario. Do you have any food in your fridge?M: I think there is only a bottle o
82、f Coke in the fridge. W: You are hopeless. You cant survive on Coke. M: I know, but work was so busy last week that I didnt have time to go to the supermarket. (Text 6)W: Hello, its Emma MacDonald here from AB Electronics. Id like to book a room for the 25th please. M: Certainly. Would you like a si
83、ngle or a double room?W: A room for three please. M: The rooms for three are $150 per night, including breakfast. W: Oh I see, but my company uses the hotel regularly. We normally get a discount. M: Oh sorry, that will be $100 per night then, $120 with breakfast. W: Oh, I dont want breakfast. (Text
84、7M: Hey, Susan, hows it going?W: Terrible. Im really unhappy at Pat, the house owner. When I came home yesterday, the front door was wide open; the cat was hiding in the closet, and there was Pat. He came to change the pipe, but he didnt even tell me that he was coming. He does this all the time. La
85、st month, one day I was throwing a dinner party for eight people. When I went out for a minute to buy some wine, Pat came to repair the broken light in my bedroom. I nearly had a heart attack when I walked in and found him there. M: At least he fixed the light. W: But its terrible not knowing when P
86、at is going to show up. (Text 8)W: Hello, Benson Software. Youre through to Customer Service. M: Hello, this is Mike Williams from Smiths Retailers. Im phoning about the CD players you sent last week. Um, Im afraid you dont seem to have sent us enough. W: Oh dear. Im sorry about that. How many did y
87、ou receive?M: Well, we received fifty, but Im pretty sure we ordered a hundred and fifty. W: Just a moment. Ill check your order. Well, according to our records, you seem to have ordered fifty. M: Really? Oh, perhaps theres been a mistake. I feel certain we have ordered a hundred and fifty. W: Sorry
88、 about the misunderstanding. Well get the extra hundred to you as soon as possible. (Text 9)W: My guest today is Tim Jones, who organizes an international summer course for young musicians. Tim, tell us all about it. M: Well, Im lucky to have such a great job. Basically, young musicians come from al
89、l over the world and learn to play together to have a concert tour. By the end of the eight-week course, theyre really good, and hearing them play is what gives me most pleasure. Unfortunately, I dont get to know them all that well, as organizing every single small thing of the course keeps me busy.
90、 W: So, how do you find the young musicians?M: We advertise online. Anyone between the ages of 16 and 20 can complete the application form and e-mail it to us. Were not looking for perfect performance or the good-looking stars of tomorrow. But the course is in English, so a basic level of spoken lan
91、guage is necessary. W: Where is the course held?M: Mostly in a university during the summer holidays. They have halls for practicing, and plenty of bedrooms and dining rooms, which is a low cost for us. And of course, convenient transport is a must, so somewhere in the quiet countryside is no good,
92、even though it is more spacious there. (Text 10)W: Dear students, please pay attention to the following items: Thursday, July 15 is the last day of school. Students will be dismissed by 11:30 am. Please remind your parents to pick you up no later than 12:30 pm, and the school will be closed at 1:00
93、pm. Supplies for next year: in the school e-mail youll find information on ordering all the supplies you need. Of course, its optional, but its a convenient way to start your next school year. Order now to guarantee delivery. If you dont buy the supplies from the school, you must make sure you have
94、them by September 1st. Lost and Found: please check the school Lost and Found and take the things belonging to you back home by this Friday. Anything left will be donated to our community charity to support people who need our help. Tuesday, September 1st is the first day of school for 2017-2018. Sc
95、hool begins for all students at 8:00 am. New students will meet in front of the office. Returning students will receive a phone call the night before school starts to learn who their teacher is and the classroom number.本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项研究发现：忙碌的人往往比闲着的人生活满意度更高，所需要的休闲时间更少。研究者对这一研究对人们的影响持积极的态度。4. D细节理解题
96、。根据第一段中的“.research has indicated that people who are busy tend to be happier than those who are idle， whether their business is purposeful or not.”可知，研究表明， 忙碌的人往往比闲着的人更快乐，也就是说忙于工作的美国人的满意度更高，故选D。5. B细节理解题。根据第三段中的“.found that employed peoples ratings of their satisfaction with life peaked when they ha
97、d in the neighborhood of two and a half hours of free time a day. For people who didnt work， the optimal（最佳的） amount was four hours and 5 minutes.”可知，有工作的人满意的休息时间是两个半小时，而不工作的人满意的休息时间则是4小时5分钟，也就是说不工作的人需要更多的休闲时间来感到满足，故选B。6. D推理判断题。根据第五段中的“What we find is that having too little time makes people feel s
98、tressed， and maybe thats obvious，” says Holmes. “But interestingly， that effect goes awaythe role of stress goes awayonce you approach the optimal point.” After that point， Holmes says， the subjects started to say they felt less productive overall，”可知，时间太少会有压力，一旦你达到最佳状态，压力的作用就消失了，在那之后，受试者开始说他们总体上感觉效
99、率较低，D项与这个状态变化相吻合，故选D。7. A推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Holmes shared her research with the MBA students in her class on happiness， and some of the most time-crunched among them were comforted by the findings: I think that two and a half hours creates a nice goal that even if you increase a little bit more of your discretionary time use， you can expect that it will translate into greater life satisfaction.”可知，Holmes将这个研究成果分享给了她的学生，很多时间比较紧迫的学生得到了安慰，并且她说“我认为两个半小时能创造出一个很好的目标，即使你只增加一点自由支配的时间，你也可以期望它能转化为更大的生活满意度。由此也可以看出她对研究结果的影响的态度是很积极的。故选A。
