秘密★啟用前【考試時(shí)間：2025年4月20日15:00—17:00】綿陽(yáng)市高中2022級(jí)第三次診斷性考試英語(yǔ)本試卷分為試題卷和答題卡兩部分，其中試題卷共10頁(yè)；答題卡共2頁(yè)。滿分150分，考試時(shí)間120分鐘。注意事項(xiàng)：1.答題前，考生務(wù)必在答題卡上將自己的學(xué)校、班級(jí)、姓名用0.5毫米黑色簽字筆填寫(xiě)清楚，同時(shí)用2B鉛筆將考號(hào)準(zhǔn)確填涂在“考號(hào)”欄目?jī)?nèi)。2.選擇題使用2B鉛筆填涂在答題卡對(duì)應(yīng)題目標(biāo)號(hào)的位置上，如需改動(dòng)，用橡皮擦擦干凈后再選涂其它答案；非選擇題用0.5毫米黑色簽字筆書(shū)寫(xiě)在答題卡的對(duì)應(yīng)框內(nèi)，超出答題區(qū)域書(shū)寫(xiě)的答案無(wú)效；在草稿紙、試題卷上答題無(wú)效。3.考試結(jié)束后將答題卡收回。第一部分聽(tīng)力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）回答聽(tīng)力部分時(shí)，先將答案標(biāo)在試卷上。聽(tīng)力部分結(jié)束前，你將有兩分鐘的時(shí)間將你的答案轉(zhuǎn)涂到答題卡上。第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）聽(tīng)下面5段對(duì)話。每段對(duì)話后有一個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽(tīng)完每段對(duì)話后，你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間來(lái)回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話僅讀一遍。例:Howmuchistheshirt?A.￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.答案:C。1.Wherewillthemango?A.Theclinic.B.Thefootballfield.C.Theclothesshop.2.Whatdidthemanowehissuccessto?A.Hisdominatingrole.B.Theweakopponents.C.Goodteamwork.3.Whatisthewomandoing?A.Buyingamosquitonet.B.PlanninghertriptoAsia.C.Seekingadvicefromtheman.4.Whyistheactivityorganized?A.Toraisemoney.B.Torepairdamage.C.Toprovideshelters.5.Whereistheman'sseat?A.InRow15.B.InRow14.C.InRow13.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）聽(tīng)下面5段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽(tīng)每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽(tīng)完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽(tīng)第6段材料，回答第6、7題。6.Whatisthemainpurposeofthecampaign?A.Toreduceairpollution.B.Toproposeanewact.C.Toeducatelocals.7.Whatwillthewomanprobablydonext?ABuildmoreEVchargingstations.B.Gainsupportfromneighborhoods.C.Designaposterforthecampaign.聽(tīng)第7段材料，回答第8至10題。8.Whatmotivatesthewomantostudytourism?A.Goodpay.B.Parents’will.C.Herinterest.9.Whichskillwillstudentsgainfromthecourse?A.Note-taking.B.Finance-managing.C.Job-hunting.10.Whatdoesthewomanwanttoimprove?A.Communication.B.Foreignlanguages.C.Timemanagement.聽(tīng)第8段材料，回答第11至13題。11.Howdoesthemanfindthefacialscantech?A.Complex.B.Reasonable.C.Uncomfortable.12.Whatisthewoman'smainconcernaboutthetechnology?A.Highexpense.B.Misinterpretedemotion.C.Personalprivacy.13.Whatistheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Classmates.B.Colleagues.C.Teacherandstudent.聽(tīng)第9段材料，回答第14至16題。14.Whydidthewomanreturnhomeinitially?A.Topromotetheruraleconomy.B.Tocreatejobopportunities.C.Totakecareofherfamily.15.Whatbenefithasthehomestaybusinessbrought?A.Enlargedvillageareas.B.Moreskilledworkingstaff.C.Increasingnumberofresidents.16.Whatisthewoman'sfuturegoal?A.Toexpandtheindustry.B.Tostudytourismnetworks.C.Togoonaruraljourney.聽(tīng)第10段材料，回答第17至20題。17.WhendidMarkjoinMinzuUniversityofChina?A.In2007.B.In2009.C.In2014.18.WhydidMarkreceivethe“ChinaFriendshipAward”?A.Forpublishing80popularbooks.B.Forteachingtheyoungstudents.C.Forbridgingmusicalexchange.19.WheredoesMarkoftenorganiseperformances?A.Inthecountryside.B.Atceremonies.C.Atuniversities.20.HowcanMark'sworkbedescribed?A.Highlyacademic.B.Culturallydiverse.C.Whollyoriginal.第二部分閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C、D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。并在答題卡上將該選項(xiàng)涂黑。APROVENCALADVENTUREShascreatedauniqueretreat(靜修)forthosewhoarepassionateaboutadventure,hikingandnature,basedincharmingandpicturesqueguesthouseslocateddeepinthemagicalregionofProvence,France.Enjoystunninghikingtrails,tastemealsmadefromlocallysourcedorganicingredients,andexplorecharmingmedievalvillagesandmarkets.TakeinthefreshmountainairandimmerseyourselfintherichcultureofthisappealingregionofProvence.Withamaximumofeightpeoplepertour,anintimateexperienceisguaranteed.Ourhikesaredesignedfornatureenthusiastseagertoimmersethemselvesinthesestunninglandscapes.Ourwalkstakeyouoffthebeatenpaththroughthickgreenforestsandfragrantwildlavenderfields,andtothetopsofmountains.Dependingontheseason,youcanenjoyfreshfigs,plums,mulberries,cherriesandlemons.Wildforeststretchesformiles,accompaniedbybutterflies,andyoumightevenspotwildpigsordeer,orhearowlscallingatdusk.Ourbaseisapeacefulandrefreshingretreat,offeringextraordinaryviewsfromtheterraceandpoolofrollinghillsstretchingallthewaytothesea.Theguesthousehasbeenrecentlyredecoratedtoahighstandard,whiletheexteriormaintainsthecharmofaclassicProven?alhome.What’sincluded·English-andFrench-speakingtourleader·Aprivateguesthousewithapool·Allactivitiesandexcursions·4breakfasts·TransferstoandfromtheairportandeverythinginbetweenDetailsPrice:startingat￡1200perpersonSeason:ApriltoNovemberDuration:6days,5nights1.Whichofthefollowingmaythehikesinvolve?A.Hikingthroughbareforests. B.Wanderingonthebeatenpath.C.Witnessingwilddeerorowls. D.Enjoyingfreshseasonalfruits.2.Duringwhichmonthsistheretreatavailable?A.JanuarytoMay. B.MarchtoJune.C.JunetoOctober. D.SeptembertoDecember.3.What’stheauthor’spurposeofwritingthetext?A.Toattractpotentialparticipants. B.Tocomparetraveldestinations.CTodescribeProvence’shistory. D.Tointroduceclassichikingroutes.BPoliceofficerswiththeabilitytorememberthefacesofalmosteveryonetheyhaveeverseenarehelpingtocrackdownoncrime.GaryCollins,anoff-dutypoliceman,watchedtheLondonriots(暴亂)onTV.Heimmediatelyrecognizedseveralpeopleandcuthisholidayshorttohelpwithidentification.ManyrioterswerecaughtonBBCcameras,butmostoftheimageswerepoorandthecriminalshadcoveredtheirfaces.HeendedupspendingsixmonthsgoingthroughtheBBCnewsandmanagedtoidentify190people,manyfromtheireyesalone.Hishelpwasofdecisiveimportance.Evenwith200,000hoursoffootage(鏡頭),facialrecognitionsoftwaremanagedtoidentifyjustoneperson.Collinsisnoordinarypoliceofficer.Soonafterjoiningthepoliceforce,herealizedhehadaspecialgift:afterseeingafacebriefly,hecouldrememberitindetailevenyearslater.Heisknownasasuper-recognizer.Thistermwasfirstusedwhenastudyestimatedthat1to2percentofthepopulationhavesevereproblemsrecognizingfaces,called“face-blindness”.Another1to2percentaresuper-recognizers:theycanrecallupto95percentoffacestheyseeforyears,whileanaveragepersonremembersabout20percent.LondonPolicesetupaunitofsuper-recognizersafterCollinsproveditcouldbeuseful.Itisthefirstofitskindintheworld.MickNeville,oneofitsfounders,hadrealizedthatBBCnewswasnotusedefficientlyinthecourtanddidnotseemtoworkaseffectiveevidence.Neville’sunithaschangedallthat.Sinceitstarted,thetinyteamofsixofficershasmadenearlyaquarterofallidentificationsinLondon,mainlybyspendinghoursscanningfilmandphotos.Thisisimpressive,consideringthatthereare32,000suspectsinthecity.Thiswinningcombinationofhumanskillandtechnologyhashelpedarrestcriminalsfrompocketlifterstomurderers.Manypickpocketsadmitguiltwhentheyrealizetheyhavebeencaughtred-handedstealingawalletfromthetourists.4WhatdidGaryCollinsdoaftertheriotshappened?A.Hecalledthepoliceimmediately. B.Hejoinedtheriotersinthestreets.C.Heinterruptedhisvacationtoassist. D.Heignoredthesituationcompletely.5.Whyisfacialrecognitionsoftwarementionedinthetext?A.Toproveitsadvantagesoverhumans. B.Toshowthetalentofsuper-recognizers.C.Tosuggestitmayreplacehumanefforts. D.Toexplainitslimitationsinidentification.6.Whatisthemainroleofsuper-recognizers?A.Trackingsuspectsusingsoftware. B.Providingdecisiveevidenceforarrest.C.Identifyingthefacesofcriminals. D.Trainingnewofficersinfacialrecognition.7.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“red-handed”meaninthelastparagraph?A.withhandmadegloves. B.inanembarrassingsituation.C.withbloodinhands. D.inanactofcommittingacrime.CYourteacherstopsyouandsaysheneedstohaveawordaboutyourperformanceintherecentclass.Youworryaboutitallday,wonderingwhatyoumighthavedonewrong.Whenyoustepintohisoffice,hebeginsbypraisingyouforyourcontributionstotheclass,andyouwonderifthisisthecustomarypraisethatstartsoffthetypical“feedbacksandwich”pattern:initiatewithacompliment,insertthecriticalfeedback,andconcludewithanothersomewhatcomfortingremark.Manyeducatorsemploythis“feedbacksandwich”techniqueintheirteachingpractice.However,positivefeedbackshouldn’tmerelyserveasabuffer(緩沖區(qū))forthenegative;itoughttobesincerelydeliveredtosparkandstrengthencontinuedexcellence.Herearethreestrategiestoeffectivelygivepositivefeedback.AvoidPairingPositivewithNegative.Whenpositiveandnegativefeedbackalwaysseemtocoexist,thepositivefeedbackmayloseitsvalueandbeoverlooked.Makesuretoprovidepositivefeedbackonitsown,withoutaddingconstructivecriticism.Fostera“GrowthMindset”.PsychologistCarolDweck,anadvocateofthe“growthmindset”,emphasizesthebrain’sadaptabilityandourcapacitytonurtureskillsandtalentswemayinitiallylack.Moreoftenthannot,praisestendtocenteronoutcomesornaturalabilities,suchas“Youhaveakeeneyefordetail”or“You’renaturallygiftedineventplanning.”However,henotesthathighlightingtheeffort,exploration,andproblem-solvingapproachescanpromoteskilldevelopmentmoreeffectively.Cultivateapositivefeedbackculture.Insteadofreservingfeedbackforformaloccasionssuchasperformancereviews,integrateitintoeverydayinteractions.Shareinformal,positiveremarksduringcasualconversationsorevenwhenpassingsomeoneinthehallway.Furthermore,feedbackshouldn’tbelimitedtocomingfromsuperiors.Fosteraculturewhereteammembersandclassmatesprovideconstructivecommentsforoneanother.Encouragepeer-to-peerrecognition.Motivatethemtoactivelysharepositiveobservationsandopinionsabouteachother’sbehaviorandcontributions.Embracingpositivefeedbacknotonlyboostsworkperformancebutalsoenhancesoverallwell-beinginthelongterm.8.Whatisthestructureofthe“feedbacksandwich”?A.Positive,negative,positive. B.Positive,neutral,negative.C.Negative,positive,negative. D.Negative,neutral,positive.9.Whatisthepositivefeedbacklike?ACriticalandharsh. B.Genuineandinspiring.C.Frequentbutformal. D.Constructivebutindirect.10.AccordingtoCarolDweck,whatshouldpraisefocuson?A.Giftsandresults. B.Peer-to-peerrecognition.C.Processandmethods. D.Formalperformancereviews.11.Whatisthemainpurposeofthetext?A.Tocomparedifferentfeedbacktechniques.B.Tocriticizethefeedbacksandwichtechnique.C.Todiscussthegreatharmofnegativefeedback.D.Toexplainhowtogiveeffectivepositivefeedback.DWeallknowthatsignificantchangesoccurinourbodiesduringadolescence,buthaveyoueverstoppedtowonderwhat’sgoingoninsideourbrainsduringthistime?Topaintaclearerpicture,weshouldfirstfamiliarizeourselveswiththedifferentpartsofthebrain.Ourbrainiscomposedofaround100billionneurons,whicharenervecellswithbranch-likestructuresforsendingandreceivingelectricalsignals.Everytimewedoorthinkanything,asignalissentout.Ittravelsdownalengthystructurecalledtheaxonand,attheend,passesacrosstinygapscalledsynapsestoanotherneuron,whichreceivesthesignal.Inthisway,messagesaresentacrossourneuralnetwork.Ourbrainstructurechangesdramaticallyaswegrowup.Newbornbabieshavealmostalltheirneuronsbutfewconnectionsbetweenthem,whichiswhytheycan’tdoverymuch.Afterafewmonths,however,thenumberofconnectionsexplodes,whichinturnhelpsbabiesmasterawiderangeofnewskillssuchaswalkingandtalking.Despiteearliermythsthatmostbraindevelopmentiscompletedinthefirstfewyears,wenowknowthatourbrainscontinuetodevelopthroughoutourlivesandperhapsthemostdramatictimeofchangeanddevelopmentisduringadolescence.Duringthisperiodofreorganization,thebrainwitnessesasuddenincreaseinneuronssimilartoaplantgrowinguncontrollablyinspring.Justaswetrim(修剪)aplanttomakeitstrongerandhealthier,wetrimourbrains.Theconnectionsthatareusedbecomestronger,whereasthosethataren’tusedwither(凋謝)anddie.So,themorefrequentlyanactionorathoughtisactivated,thestrongertheconnectionsbecomebetweentheneurons,whichinturnstrengthensthepartofthebrainbeingused.Thisexplainswhythemoreyoudosomething,thebetteryoubecomeatit,reinforcingtheoldproverb“_________”.Itseemsthattheteenagebrainprovidesthebestconditionsforperfectingskillssuchasplayingamusicalinstrument,orlearningtospeakanotherlanguage.Itcouldthereforebearguedthatteenagersdeterminethedevelopmentoftheirownbrainsthroughtheactivitiesandexperiencestheyengagein.12.Whatisthemainfunctionofneuronsinthebrain?A.Storemessages. B.Transmitsignals.C.Pictureneuralstructures. D.Controlthinkingmodels.13.Whydoestheauthorcomparethebrain’sdevelopmenttoaplantgrowing?A.Toshowthebraingrowsfastinspring. B.Toexplaintherapidincreaseinneurons.C.Toemphasizetheimportanceofnutrition. D.Tohighlightthenecessityformaintenance.14.WhichproverbbestfitstheblankinParagraph4?A.Practicemakesperfect. B.Learningistheeyeofthemind.C.Powerisfromknowledge. D.Actionsspeaklouderthanwords.15.Whatcanbeasuitabletitleforthetext?A.TheLifelongDevelopmentoftheBrain B.Neurons:CrossroadsofSignalExchangeC.TheAdolescentBrain:ATimeofChange D.HowLearningHelpsShapeOurThoughts第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。HowtoEmbraceSilenceIntoday’shighlyconnectedworld,silenceandmomentsofquiethavebecomerareandprecious.Silenceiscriticaltomentalhealth.Momentsofquietallowthebraintoreducepressure.However,wehavebecomesoaccustomedtostimulationthatmomentsofinactivityfeellikewastingtime.___16___.Screensconstantlyflashandoursurroundingsareburdenedwithman-madenoise.Theconstantattacksofsensory(感知的)stimulationconsumethebrain’slimitedattentionresources,leavinglittleroomfordeepthinkingorcreativity.___17___.Whenyouonlyhaveafewsecondsofinactivity,whetherstandinginaline,oreveninthemiddleofaconversation,thetemptationtocheckyourdigitaldeviceisunavoidable.However,thehumanbrainisnotdesignedforthiskindofnon-stopengagement.Weneedmomentsofpausetoletourbrainsfunctionattheirbest.Silence,then,isaproductivespacewherewecanfindsolutionstoproblemsthathavetroubledusinthenoise.Momentsofsilenceletuslistentoourthoughtsandconnectwithourselves.___18___.Obtainingsilenceinyourlifedoesn’trequireforcefulchanges.___19___.Youjustneedtoturnoffscreennoticestemporarilyortakeawalkoutsidewithoutcarryingamobilephoneinhand.Studieshaveshownthattimespentoutdoorswithoutdigitalproductsimprovesmood.___20___,allowingthebraintorecoverfromtheconstanttensionofmodernliving.Oftendothementionedabove,andyoumayfindthesemomentsofstillnessarenotonlyrefreshingbutalsovitalforpromotingmentalhealth.AItcanbeabsolutelysimpleB.ThedigitalworldisfullofattractionsC.WeareinanageofinformationoverloadD.SuchdisconnectioncreatesspaceforsilenceE.ConsiderhowoftenyoureachforyourphoneF.GreentreesandnaturalfieldshelpcurediseasesG.Theyallowformentalclarityandpeaceofmind第三部分英語(yǔ)知識(shí)運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。Havingbeentrainedforsixmonths,Ifinallyworkedasavolunteer“babycuddler”(嬰兒抱抱員)inakeyhospital.AllIdoisholdababyinmyarmsorrockitinarockingchair,offering___21___.Initially,Ihesitatedto___22___forit,hauntedbymemoriesofmylatehusband’snumeroushospitalstays,heartbrokenandeven___23___.Yet,withmychildrengrowingintoadults,Idecidedto___24___.Whenmyfirst___25___came,Imetwithatinyandpalebaby.Thenurse___26___himinmyarmsandIheldhim___27___closetomychest,whispering,“I’mhere.You’renotalone.”I___28___mypositiontobetterbalancehisweight.ForhoursIrockedhim,myarmsgrowing___29___butneverletgo.Hiscries_____30_____,andhisbreathslowed.Overtheweeks,hisconditionimproved—_____31_____turnedrosy,andcalmerthanever.Ordinarydaysquietly_____32_____.Sometimesayoungmandroppedin,withaviolinoverhisshoulder,playingmusicthenursedesignedforababy.The_____33_____calmedthebabyandme.Later,thebabywas_____34_____byafosterfamily.Thoughnotknowingifmycuddlescured,Igainedfaithinthepowerofsmallactsof_____35_____,justlikeawarmword,asofttouchoralittlewhisper.21.A.emotion B.response C.optimism D.comfort22.A.long B.apply C.reach D.exchange23.A.hopeless B.regretful C.disgusted D.fearless24.A.withdraw B.host C.join D.perform25.A.duty B.expectation C.guard D.energy26.A.pushed B.assigned C.placed D.transformed27.A.deliberately B.gently C.randomly D.swiftly28.A.raised B.lowered C.restricted D.adjusted29.A.strong B.slim C.weary D.small30.A.increased B.faded C.burst D.repeated31.A.figure B.ears C.shape D.cheeks32.A.slippedaway B.wentover C.cameback D.ranout33.A.gesture B.voice C.tune D.speech34.A.confirmed B.adopted C.deserted D.attained35.A.kindness B.security C.wisdom D.bravery第二節(jié)（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。Miaopainting,anationalintangibleculturalheritage,___36___originatedfromMiaoembroidery(刺繡)patternsfromthelateQingDynasty,hasevolvedintoadistinctiveartformthankstotheLiangDesongfamilyinXiangxiCounty,Hunanprovince.LiangDesong’sfather,awell-respectedlocalMiaopainter,pioneeredtheapplicationofMiaopatternsdirectlyontoclothesinplaceofembroidery,___37___(mark)asignificanttransformationfromembroiderytostand-alonepaintings.LiangDesonghasbeenfondofMiaopaintingsincehischildhood.Inhisyouth,Liang___38___(force)toleavehometotakeupvariousjobstomakealiving.Buthenevergaveuptheart___39___(entire).After2002,asthegovernmentspotlightedintangibleculturalheritage,hereturnedhome,devotedtomakingMiaopaintingmoreadaptable___40___modernneeds.Hisworksreceived___41___(accept)fromscholarsandexperts,attractingagrowingnumberofcollectors.Orders___42___(fly)inforhiscreationsoverthepastyears.LiangJincui,Liang’sdaughter,followingherfather’sfootsteps,employscontemporarytechnology___43___(satisfy)thetastesoftheyoung.ShecreatesrelatedculturalproductsfeaturingMiaoelements,___44___(partner)withteabrandstocreatespeciallydesignedpackaging,andoffersMiaopaintingworkshopstothoseeagertolearntheart.Itishercreativespiritandselflesssharing____45____breathenewlifeintothisage-oldartform.第四部分寫(xiě)作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié)（滿分15分）46.假設(shè)你是李華,你的留學(xué)生朋友Tom在學(xué)生生活技能大賽中（Students’LifeSkillsCompetition）獲獎(jiǎng)。請(qǐng)用英語(yǔ)寫(xiě)一封e-mail。內(nèi)容包括：1.表示祝賀并肯定其努力；2.分享你的一項(xiàng)生活技能。注意：1.寫(xiě)作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80個(gè)左右；2.請(qǐng)按如下格式在答題紙的相應(yīng)位置作答。DearTom,_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,LiHua第二節(jié)（滿分25分）47.閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開(kāi)頭語(yǔ)續(xù)寫(xiě)兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。“BONJOUR!”Eugeneexclaimedashisknee-highstudentsskippedintotheclassroom.“Bonjour,Eugene!”theyreplied.Theeightchildrendroppedtheirbagsonthetablesandfloppeddownonthematatthefront,chatting.Eugeneheldupahandandthetalkingstopped.“Wewillstartwithasong,”heproposed.Inacoupleofyears,heknewtheboyswouldnolongerwanttosinglikethis.Butfornow,theywerehappytojoininwiththechildrenintheYouTubevideohewouldplay.EugenehasbeenleadingtheFrenchafter-schoolclubforthreeyearsafterretiringfromhisjobatahighschool.Suspectingitmightbeanattempttokeephimactiv