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江苏省南通通州区2021届高三下学期英语第三次调研测试卷

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Throwing away unwanted food has become a big issue in the developed world. However, people in other parts of world face food shortages and are starving.  The actual figure is 1.3 billion tons of food, which is enough to feed a billion hungry people.

 After all, they do get rid of stuff that's past its sell-by-date and they often refuse to sell vegetables or fruit that are the wrong shape or look damaged. They've also been criticized for encouraging customers to buy more than they need through promotions such as 'buy one get one free'.

 In Europe an incredible 53% of food waste comes from households, which results in 88 million tons of food waste a year. So instead of fling our bellies our food is filling up landfill site — it's buried and left to rot. Unfortunately this causes greenhouse gases which eventually leads to global warming and climate change.

In Denmark, a woman called Selina Juul has been working hard to handle this problem. She found that people were buying more than they needed and throwing too much away. She convinced some supermarkets to stop selling their items in bulk (大量) so that people bought only what they needed. She produced a leftovers cookbook and she's now set up an education programme in schools.

Clearly we need to think twice when we put something in our shopping trolley and when were alt home we should make the most of the food we have — using recipes that use up our leftovers.

A. But the biggest wrongdoer for creating food waste is us.

B. This has helped create a significant 25% reduction in food waste.

C. We can even share our leftover food with our friends and neighbors.

D. It's a shocking fact that a third of the world's food is wasted each year.

E. Ten million people are short of food and suffer from starvation every year.

F. You may think supermarkets are the main contributors to this mountain of food.

G. Or maybe, you're shopping more efficiently, only buying what you need every day.

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    Have you used “um…” “like…” “you know…” in your speech? Catch words(口头禅) are unnecessary words used to fill up dead paces while you speak. Speaking too many catch words is like a bad habit that we are unaware of. While most people tend to ignore it in everyday conversation, in a formal speech or an interview, too many catch words can make even the best presentation look bad.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Stop when we are in doubt. Catch words are used more often when a person is unsure about the sentence to use next.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}If you are lost or in doubt over what to say next, just stop speaking, take a long pause, breathe in , figure out what to say and start again.

    Speak consciously and slowly. If the speech is too long and you talk continuously without thinking, then you might also be pushing in a few catch words in between.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}It is best to memorize the tricky parts of the speech, like the introduction and the conclusion where a majority of the catch words are used.

{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Preparing for the speech is very important when trying to remove catch words. Make it a point to pause when there is a comma or give two pauses at the end of the sentence. If certain words in the speech need to be emphasized then underline them and practice them as they need to be said.

    Avoid catch words in conversations. Get a friend or your partner to help you out when rehearsing a conversation.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Although it can be an unpleasant and often embarrassing process, but in the long run it helps in cutting down on catch words.

A. Practise your speech when you can.

B. Remember the saying that silence is golden.

C. Therefore we can find out best friends to guide us well.

D. Anytime you use a catch word, the friend can point it out.

E. So we should learn some ways to avoid speaking such words.

F. Structure the speech well to include as much information as is needed.

G. The mind is so busy trying to figure out what to say that there is a strong urge to speak such words.

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The cane toad (海蟾蜍) was imported to Australia in 1935 to protect sugarcane crops. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Experts estimate that there are currently over 200 million samples spread across Northern Australia, and the numbers are only growing. The increasing population is proving to be deadly for many native Australian animal species that hunt the toads as food. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    While some animals have learned to completely avoid the frogs, the Australian monitor lizards continue to be killed by them. The lizards that catch small animals love eating cane toads. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} It takes the cane toad less than 30 seconds to release enough poison to kill a lizard.

{#blank#}4{#/blank#} They decided to train the lizards to avoid the cane toads. To carry out the idea they went to a region of northwestern Australia that had not yet been invaded by cane toads and fed the wild lizards with young cane toads. Though the smaller animals release the same poison as the adults, they do so in smaller amounts. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} The researchers say it took just one or two tests to teach the lizards to stay away from cane toads. They continued to avoid the animals even when the larger cane toads arrived.

A. Not surprisingly, their population has dropped sharply.

B. Unfortunately, in most cases, it turns out to be their last meal.

C. With very few natural enemies, their population began to grow rapidly.

D. Now a team of researchers came up with a good plan to save the lizards.

E. Gradually, the lizards learned to eat only the mildly poisonous cane toads.

F. Therefore, while the poison does make the lizards sick, it does not kill them.

G. That's because cane toads release some deadly poison when they sense danger.

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A. Take a walk by yourself.
B. You can stop to buy an ice cream.
C. So how can you have fun on such a rainy day?
D. You can sit on the top of a hill and enjoy the view.
E. You won't get completely wet and then catch a cold.
F. Have some coffee outside and enjoy the conversation.
G. The dance floor can be near your home's swimming pool.
    First rains of the season always make everybody happy. However, as it begins to rain often, you will possibly feel bored. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Well, you can do many fun things, which will make the day a truly enjoyable one.
    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Take a little time out for yourself. Then take a long walk and watch everything. You can walk in your neighborhood or even take the subway and discover new places in the town. If you like taking pictures, take your camera along with you to catch beautiful moments.
    Host a rain dance party! {#blank#}3{#/blank#} It can also be in your backyard. Make sure that the dance floor is hard and even to avoid accidents. Place the stereo (立体声音响) under the roof in case it gets wet. Call your friends and enjoy the party!
    Watch and listen to nature. For example, you can take your bike and ride in a green hilly area. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} If you can't go outside your house, sit in the balcony (阳台) with a cup of tea and listen to the sound of water falling on different objects.
    There are many things to do on a rainy day. But make sure you take a rain jacket or an umbrella while going out in the rains. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} When it comes to preventing you catching a cold in the rains, you can eat a lot of vitamin C, and take a bath once you come back home.

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Some Myths You Strongly Keep Believing Are Untrue

    There are varieties of false myths we spread from day to day.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}. Otherwise, people will continue to believe such ridiculous myths undoubtedly. You will realize some of the most acceptable facts are completely untrue.

    Men get beer bellies from beer.

    We blame the beer for the belly. It is widely believed that men who constantly drink beer end up with a beer belly. However, it is not the beer that's to blame, but the abundance of unhealthy snacks that often accompany the drink. Alcohol in beer irritates the stomach, therefore causing an increased appetite. Dr. Michael Jensen, an obesity specialist in Minnesota USA says that drinking beer makes liver burn alcohol instead of fat, leaving the latter to accumulate in the waist.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}, while the one of women's accumulates in the hips and  bottoms, as a result of different sexual characteristics.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}.

    We are told that dogs see the world in black and white. But the truth is that they can distinguish colors just not in the same way we do. Jay Needs from the University of Washington in Seattle proves that our furry friends are able to receive a limited range of colors, which means they can distinguish objects of the same shape. In general, a dog's vision is very similar to that of a person with red-green color blindness.

    Carrots improve eyesight.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. This myth came into existence during the Second World War. The British Army claimed that fighter pilots had excellent night vision as a result of their consumption of large quantities of carrots. Actually, they had radars onboard which made it faster and easier to detect the enemies. The myth about the amazing power of carrots was invented and spread by the media so that enemies would not learn about the fact.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}.

A. Dogs can distinguish colors

B. Men's fat is stored in their bellies

C. Dogs see the world in black and white

D. Men's fat is not mostly accumulated in these parts

E. Eventually, it spread all over the world and people are still convinced of it

F. We agree with the view that eating carrots plays an essential part in good vision

G. It is high time that scientists created a separate department dedicated to exposing the truth

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Five Types of Friends to Make in High School

●The overachiever

One of the greatest types of friends you can make in high school is an overachiever. Overachiever friends can motivate you to be better every day!{#blank#}1{#/blank#}He makes the school sports team, gets elected class president, and does very well in all of the exams! With a friend like that influencing you, you'll never stop working hard!

●The wild one

A wild friend sees life as one big party! He's the socialite (社交名流) who makes sure you don't forget to tend to your social life in high school.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

●The good listener

The good listener is the one you call after an impossible midterm! He'll listen to everything you have to say, and only offer advice when it's absolutely necessary.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}The conversation with such friends will actually help you get to know yourself better!

●The bookworm

With your friend the bookworm, you'll never have a boring con conversation.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}A bookworm is most definitely going places (有望成功), because he's always exercising his brain! Read every book they lend you. This will bring you to a deeper level and d give you great conversation topics!

●The wise one

{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Somehow, this friend has great understanding, and he can deal with nearly all of life's questions! If he wants to, he can help you out of almost any difficult situation you find yourself in.

A. In choosing a friend, one should be very careful.

B. He is the one who never settles for the second place.

C. He'll always have something to say about his latest reading.

D. This kind of friend is the one you can turn to in any life crisis.

E. Talking to this friend will remind you that everything you say is valuable.

F. He'll teach you how to really have fun and make the most of your youth!

G. Friends are warm, warm enough to encourage you to walk out of your little dark shell.

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The Importance of Learning a Second Language

In today's globalized world, learning a second language has become an essential skill. It offers numerous benefits that can enhance both personal and professional aspects of life. 

{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Through the process of learning a new language, one can gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and traditions. This can lead to greater empathy and appreciation for diversity. 

Additionally, bilingual(双语的) individuals often have better cognitive abilities. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Studies have shown that they are better at multitasking, problem- solving, and decision- making compared to monolinguals(单语的). This is because the brain is constantly engaged in managing two languages, which strengthens its overall function. 

{#blank#}3{#/blank#} In many professional fields, being proficient in more than one language can open up job opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. Many companies prefer to hire candidates who can communicate with international clients or partners. 

Moreover, learning a second language can significantly enhance travel experiences. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Communicating in the local language can lead to more meaningful interactions and a deeper connection with the place and its people. 

Finally, the process of learning a new language itself can be incredibly (不可置信地) rewarding. 

{#blank#}5{#/blank#} This sense of achievement can boost confidence and motivate individuals to tackle other challenges in life. 

Overall, the advantages of learning a second language are clear. It not only broadens one's horizons but also equips them with skills that are valuable in an increasingly interconnected world. 

A. It allows travelers to guide new environments with ease and enjoy genuine cultural experiences. 

B. The effort and devotion required to master a new language can get a strong sense of accomplishment. 

C. Bilingualism can delay the onset of dementia(痴呆症) and other age- related cognitive declines. 

D. One of the most significant advantages is the ability to connect with people from different backgrounds. 

E. Fluency in multiple languages is often associated with higher salaries and better career prospects. 

F. They tend to have improved memory, attention span, and analytical skills. 

G. Another major benefit is the improvement in job prospects and career advancement. 

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