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1、【2024届高考】英语作业作业考试化40分钟卷系列之最新全国各地模拟题 8第一部分 阅读理解 第一节 (共7小题；每小题2.5分，满分17.5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。AThe Journey Zinger power chair gives you back your mobility and gives you the freedom to move around your home, your neighborhood, indoors and out. Easy to use, portable and lightweight, so you
2、can get out and enjoy! Because enjoying life never gets old.The first thing youll notice about the Zinger is its unique look. It doesnt look like a motorbike. Its smooth, lightweight and durable frame is made with aircraft grade aluminum (铝) so it weighs only 47.2 Ibs. It features one-touch folding
3、and unfolding when folded it can be wheeled around like a suitcase and fits easily into a backseat or trunk. Then, there are the steering levers (转向杆). They enable the Zinger to move forward, backward and even pull right up to a table or desk. With its compact (紧凑的) and powerful motor it can go up t
4、o 6 miles an hour and its rechargeable battery can go up to 8 miles on a single charge. With its low center of gravity and inflatable tires it can handle any tough riding condition.“What my wife especially loves is that it gives her back feelings of safety and independence which has given a real boo
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6、. Which of the following best describes the Zinger?A. Light and separable. B. Flexible and powerful.C. Foldable and convenient.D. Rechargeable and weighty.2. What do Kents words serve as in the ads?A. The expectations for the producers.B. The comments from the consumers.C. The directions for using t
7、he Zinger.D. The backgrounds to making the Zinger.3. How can one get a Zinger?A. By exploring on a journey.B. By finding a button on line.C. By placing an order for free.D. By calling at 1-888-866-1990.BWeve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who a
8、re, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.Whats the problem? Its possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. Its more likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging, or we think its an
9、noying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say its an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we cant forget that deep relationships wouldnteven
10、exist if it werent for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease(润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk, he explains. The ke
11、y to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter; the other,
12、to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. Its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband, says Dunn. But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) m
13、embers of our social network matter for our well-being also.Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. Small talk is the basis of good manners
14、, he says.4. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A. Addiction to smartphones.B. Inappropriate behaviours in public places.C. Absence of communication between strangers.D. Impatience with slow service.5. What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?A. Showing good
15、 manners.B. Relating to other people.C. Focusing on a topic.D. Making business deals.6. What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?A. It improves family relationships.B. It raises peoples confidence.C. It matters as much as a formal talk.D. It makes people feel good.7. What is the best
16、 title for the text?A. Conversation CountsB. Ways of Making Small TalkC. Benefits of Small TalkD. Uncomfortable Silence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。阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Ready to upgrade your usual walk around the park for a hike in the wild?_8_So, before you set off, heres some tips and re
