山东省济南市2024-2025学年高三上学期期末学习质量检测英语试题（含答案）

山东省济南市2024-2025学年高三上学期期末学习质量检测英语试题 一、阅读理解（本大题共5小题） Stanford University has announced a special distance-learning opportunity for outstanding high school and university students from China with the course titled “Design Thinking into Action: Adolescent Psychological and Physical Health”. Fall course dates September 21 to November 23, 2024. (Final deadline to apply: August 31, 2024.Early-bird deadline: June 1, 2024.) Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Tuition (学费) $4000(Early-bird: $3500). 10% off for two or more sign-ups. What to gain Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion from Stanford Program on International and Cross-cultural Education, Stanford University. Students will also gain practical and academic skills. ● 10“virtual classes” online in real time on Saturday mornings at 9:00 Beijing time; ● Pre-recorded, university-level lectures by leading scholars from Stanford University; ● Real-time discussions led by guest lecturers to familiarize students with the dynamics of classroom participation in Stanford University; ● Short writing assignments to improve critical thinking skills. Requirements included: ● Registration in grades 10, 11, or 12 in a high school in China with outstanding academic experience, or in year 1 or 2 in a university in China; ● Ability to read, write, and discuss complex ideas in English; ● A complete application including a written personal statement, school report and availability for a virtual interview; ● Use of a personal computer, camera, microphone, and reliable access to a broadband Internet connection. Admission to this program is competitive; up to 30 outstanding students will be accepted. 1．What is the payment for two early-bird applicants A．$3500. B．$4000. C．$6300. D．$7000. 2．What does the course offer to students A．Discussions with Stanford students. B．Professional instructions in writing. C．10 classes in the Standford campus. D．Some recorded lectures by experts. 3．What is a must for applicants A．A good grasp of English. B．A recommendation letter. C．Experience in interviews. D．Completion of high school. Despite being born without hands, 12-year-old Aubrey Sauvie has never let limitations hold her back. From mastering martial arts (武术) to expressing herself through art, she advances bravely in a world that often prioritizes physical ability. However, her passion for drumming presented a special barrier: how could she hold the drumsticks without slipping out Aware of Aubrey’s problem, her band director proposed her for Tech Engineering for Kids, a program which is run through a junior-level engineering course of the Tennessee Tech University. It involves students working in teams to design a form of custom assistive technology for children with special needs. Up to now, they have created toys and devices for children with sensory disorder. Learning about Aubrey’s story, a team of ... ...