四川省绵阳市部分中学2023-2024学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题（音频暂未更新）

How did Monica spend her last Sunday afternoon?

Who might the woman be?

Where are probably the speakers?

What are the speakers likely to do?

What are the speakers mainly talking about?

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The Booking Notes of the Play "The Age of Innocence"

Price: $10

DISCOUNTS:

Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children under 16，over 60s and full-time students.

Supersaver: Half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.

Standby: Best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible (suitable) for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.

Group Bookings: There is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.

School: School parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.

Please note: We are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

BOOKING:

There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:

—In person: The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday,10 a. m.－8 p. m.

—By telephone: Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa，MasterCard and Amex accepted).

—By post: Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.

—On line: Complete the on-line booking form at WWW.Satan fiedtheatre.com.

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Recently, my college degree has just been completed. The last project was called "Smile". The class was asked to go out to smile at three people and write down their reactions. I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway. So, I thought this would bea piece of cake.

My husband, the youngest son and I went out to McDonald's. We were standing in line when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away. As I turned around, an unpleasant body smell came to my nose and two poor homeless men stood just behind me. As I looked at the short blue-eyed gentleman closest to me, he was "smiling". The second man fumbled with his hands as he stood behind his friend.

The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said, "Coffee is all, Miss," because that was all they could afford.

Then I really felt it—I embraced the little man with the blue eyes. That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging my every action. I smiled and asked two more breakfast meals and gave them to the men.

The blue-eyed gentleman looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Thank you."

I turned in my project. My teacher asked, "Can I share this?" I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class. She began to read and that is when I knew that we as human beings share this need to make people happy and to be made happy.

In my own way I had touched the people at McDonald's and every soul that heard the story in the classroom. But, I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn.

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Wildlife populations around the world are facing dramatic declines, according to new figures that have led environmental campaigners to call for urgent action to rescue the natural world. The 2022 Living Planet Index(LPI), produced by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), reveals that studied populations of mammals, birds, reptiles (爬行动物) and fish have seen an average decline of 69 per cent since 1970, faster than previous predictions. The LPI tracked global biodiversity between 1970 and 2018, based on the monitoring of 31,821 populations of 5230 vertebrate (脊椎动物) species. Mark Wright of WWF says the degree of decline is destructive and continues to worsen. "We are not seeing any really positive signs that we are beginning to bend the curve of nature," he says.

Freshwater vertebrates have been among the hardest-hit populations, with monitored populations showing an average decline of 83 per cent since 1970. The Amazon pink river dolphin, for example, has experienced a 65 per cent decline in its population between 1994 and 2016. Habitat loss and reduction is the largest driver of wildlife loss in all regions around the world.

In December, governments from around the world will gather in Montreal, Canada, for the COP15 Biodiversity Framework to agree on a set of new targets intended to prevent the loss of animals, plants and habitats globally by 2030. Robin, Freeman of ZSL, says "We need governments to take action to ensure that those goals deal with the complicated combined threats of climate change and biodiversity" says Freeman. But some researchers are critical of the LPI's use of a headline figure of decline, warning it is easy to be misunderstood.

The findings don't mean all species or populations worldwide are in decline. In fact, roughly half the populations show a stable or increasing trend, and half show a declining trend. "I think a more appropriate and useful way to look at it is to focus on specific species or populations," says Hannah Ritchie. But Wright says the LPI is a useful tool that reflects the findings of other biodiversity indicators. "All of those show they all scream there is something going really very badly wrong," says Wright.

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"Regrets are often painful. A study suggests that some people can overcome them," said Jiawei Zhang, a psychology graduate at the University of California. "But this isn't the case for everyone, " he said.

The researchers wondered why some people report feeling improvement from regrets but others don't. Does it lie in how people approach their regrets?

In the study, the researchers focused on self-compassion(自我同情) as a potential factor in why some people have an easier time leaving their regrets behind them.

400 people attended an experiment. First, they were asked to write about their biggest regret. Half wrote something they did but wish they hadn't done; the other half wrote something they didn't do but wish they had.Then，the participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: self-compassion，self-esteem and a control group. The self-esteem group was asked to respond by "talking to yourself about this regret from the aspect of confirming your positive qualities".

The control group was asked to write about their favorite hobby rather than their regret. Then，they were asked about their feelings of forgiveness, acceptance and personal improvement following the exercise.

They found that the self-compassion group reported greater feelings of acceptance, forgiveness and personal improvement, compared with the control group and the self-esteem group. In other words, focusing on your best qualities is not what helps you feel better about a regret. Rather, being compassionate toward yourself is what may make a difference, the researchers found.

It's possible that people who practice self-compassion are able to confront their regrets and see what went wrong, so they can make a better choice in the future, Zhang told Live Science. Self-compassion pushes people to accept their regret instead of running away from it.

The researchers used an example of this from a previous study on breast cancer patients who were asked to try thinking about their treatment in a positive light before it began. The women who did so reported greater feelings of personal growth later on.

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Learning how to apologize is similar to learning any new behavior. It may feel awkward and may not be polished at first. There are several tips that will help you as you learn how to apologize.

First of all, wait until the right time and you are in the right place. Although public apology is often appropriate, discretion (谨慎) should be used. Remember, you will be raising a topic that may recall a bad experience or bad feelings. Be respectful as you approach this task.

Be direct and brief in your approach. Acknowledge the fact that injury has occurred and then take responsibility for what happened. Be sincere in expressing your regret and demonstrate your willingness to take ownership of the situation.

Even if you follow these steps, be prepared for rejection. Sometimes, the person apologizing has an expectation that the apology will lead to immediate forgiveness and acceptance. If you think of the offense as an emotional bruise, think of the healing process as the color changes we see as a bruise heals.

Knowing when to keep one's mouth shut is a virtue. Keeping quiet may be very difficult, as post-apology listening is not easy. We may hear unpleasant observations from another about our own shortcomings. We may hear the expression of anger. One of the ways we let others know we are truly responsible and accountable for our mistakes is by listening to the other party pour out the feelings associated with our actions.

A. Forgiveness and acceptance may take time. B. To give or receive a good apology is an art. C. But with practice, everyone can learn to do it. D. Listening to the response to our apologies is important. E. Most apologies can and should happen in a private setting. F. In other words, avoid excuses and offer to repair the damage. G. Taking responsibility doesn't mean accepting blame for everything.

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"Ladies and gentlemen, the time train has arrived at the terminal!" It felt like I had woken up from a dream, 1 soon discovered I had come to 2035. Suddenly, I heard a strange voice calling my name. I turned around, only to find a robot 2 to me enthusiastically. "I'll show you around the city in 2035!" I nodded immediately, 3 what the city would be like.

Once I walked out of the train station, many crossed air lanes came into view. The robot, seeing how 4 I was, explained the new traffic system to me. The system was put into place by many famous engineers using highly 5 technology. In fact, it eliminated (消除) the issue of traffic jams entirely.

Next we made our way to a restaurant nearby. Just as I 6 that there was no menu, a waiter began to scan my body with a special 7 , which gave me a big fright, so I 8 out of my seat immediately. The robot explained it was just a machine that was able to figure out what our body needed and chose the recipe that 9 us most. The waiter then introduced me to the electronic screen that allowed me to choose the environment according to my 10 . I pressed the "beach" button on the screen and 11 I felt a sea breeze. I couldn't help but 12 over how rapidly technology had advanced.

We 13 returned to the train station. Just as I 14 the train, I heard a familiar voice calling my name. I opened my eyes to see my mom standing over me. What a 15 dream!

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To stop inappropriate parking of shared bikes, Beijing's Dongcheng and Xicheng districts will start a pilot program that sets aside certain areas fit to park, (use) hi-tech assistance to enforce related rules. Dongcheng District will mark nearly 600 (site) for parking shared bikes, mainly near bus hubs, subway stations shopping centers. Users will know from (they) mobile phone app where to put them. The project will (possible) start as early as June.

What's more, Dongcheng and Xicheng districts (plan) to use "electronic fence" to control illegal parking at present. Riders park bikes outside the allowed areas cannot lock them and will continue to be charged.

The capital has increased its management of shared bike parking as they become a popular, cheap (choose) for avoiding traffic jams. Haidian, Xicheng and Shijingshan districts have designed some 2,000 parking areas for (share) bikes recently. Xicheng has also singled out 10 streets where riders (ban) from parking.

假如你校在2024年的世界地球日(4月22日)来临之际，将举行以 The World Earth Day为题的英语演讲比赛。请你用英语写一篇100词左右的参赛稿，内容需包括以下要点: 1. 世界地球日的宗旨；2. 保护地球的具体活动并提出倡议。

注意： 1. 词数 100 左右; 2. 标题已为你写好。

The World Earth Day

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Alex sat quietly at the back of his Chinese class, his eyes fixed on the textbook before him. As a shy and unnoticed student, he felt like a lone wolf, struggling against the complexities of high school life. Ms Lau, his Chinese teacher, was a light in his otherwise dark world. Her warm smile and gentle behavior made her stand out among the sea of teachers. She was the only one who seemed to understand his conservative nature, always encouraging him to step out of his comfort zone.

One day, after class, Ms Lau approached Alex with excitement shining in her eyes. "Alex, I have an offer for you," she said, her voice filled with enthusiasm. "I am organizing a cultural exchange program to China, and I believe it would be a great opportunity for you to explore a new world."

Alex's heart skipped a beat, the prospect of traveling to a foreign country both exciting and terrifying. He hesitated, unsure if he had the courage to start such an adventure. But Ms Lau's firm belief in him gave him the push he needed to take a leap of faith.

Under Ms Lau's guidance, Alex began preparing for the trip. He got really interested in Chinese culture and learned about its long history and traditions. Ms Lau became his mentor(导师), teaching him not only the language but also invaluable life lessons. She taught him the importance of being confident and not giving up, reminding him that growth only happens outside one's comfort zone.

The day of departure arrived, and Alex found himself on a plane headed for China. He couldn't help but feel amazed as he stepped off the plane and into a world so different from his own. The busy streets, bright colors, and unfamiliar sounds flooded his senses. Yet, Ms Lau's comforting presence by his side provided him with the strength to face the unknown.

注意： 1. 续写词数应为150词左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

During their time in China, Alex wholeheartedly enjoyed the experience.

Back in the United States, Alex was a changed person.