1、22届四川省攀枝花市高三第二次统一考试英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解The most gorgeous NYC libraries1. New York Public LibraryAttractionsLibraries, archives and foundationsMidtown WestThis impressive location, proudly guarded by royal-looking marble lions, is among the citys most splendid public spaces. Of course the Rose
2、Reading Room who wouldnt be inspired by all those crystal chandeliers? But if youre here for the books, you wont be disappointed either: there are some 50 million items spread out across these shelves.Read more book online 2. New York Academy of MedicineThings to doTalks and lecturesEast HarlemEstab
3、lished in 1847 and opened to the public in 1878, this library holds a thorough catalogue of medical journals, documents and other materials. The library subscribes to more than 1,000 journals, and there are more than 800,000 issues. Its historical collections even contain documentation about an 18th
4、-century smallpox outbreak in the U.K.Read more book online3. The Morgan Library & Museum MuseumsHistoryMurray HillOriginally the private library of none other than John Pierpont Morganthis amazing building was first intended for bookish pursuits in 1910. In 2006, a massive redecoration brought more
5、 natural light into the building and doubled the size of the exhibition space. Today, the museum welcomes visitors to see collections of original Michelangelo drawings and its theater regularly hosts recitals and concerts.Read more book online4.The Center for FictionThe Center for Fiction recently o
6、pened a new location in Downtown Brooklyn that brings the old-world charm of literature together with more modern rooms with a bar/cafe, a bookstore, writing space, and yes, a library. While membership is required to take advantage of its co-working spaces and upstairs library, the public is free to
7、 check out the ground-floor where a part of its library sits as well as its bookstore, bar-cafe and event space. Members can out books and get discounts on reading groups, writing workshops, events, and bookstore, and more. Its a beautifully quiet space for literature lovers to sit and read. Read mo
8、re book online1Whats special about New York Public Library?AIt sells books as well.BIt has a very long history.CIt is the citys most splendid public space.DIt stores a vast collection of books.2Which library often holds concerts?AThe Center for Fiction.BNew York Public Library.CThe Morgan Library &
9、Museum.DNew York Academy of Medicine.3Where can we most probably read this text?AIn a tourist brochure.BOn a webpage.CIn a culture column of a newspaper.DIn a travel magazine.“Im not a reader.” Its a common reply that Julia Torres, a teacher-librarian in Denver Public School, has heard throughout he
10、r 16-year career. Shes seen students tear up books, throw them away or check them out only to immediately return them all because they didnt have confidence in their ability to read. As a librarian, Torres feels strongly that libraries should be spaces of liberation, places where students can develo
11、p a love of reading at any stage. Reading is a skill that everyone can grow to love, but too many negative experiences during a childs literacy (读写能力) education can result in boredom, lack of interest or even anger. When a student has a poor experience like being shamed for their reading choices, th
12、ey can begin to associate reading with painful feelings of insecurity, shame and stress. To prevent reading disorder (阅读障碍) practices, as Torres notes, librarians first can build an inclusive (内容丰富的) library where classified collections can make it easier for students to find out the books they want
13、 and also help identify gaps in the collections. Reevaluating librarians role is necessary, which allows students to take control of the library and have a say in whats purchased for the collection, directly exciting students reading interest. Instead of hosting traditional book fairs where students
14、 have to pay for books, it is better to open up a True Book Fair, where students are invited to choose books intentionally to their interests without any costs. Librarians are recommended to read what students are reading. Another two important approaches to preventing reading disorder are to take a
15、 look at the library policies and redefine (重新定义) what counts as reading. It is necessary to get rid of fines, check-out limits, security gates, and punishment policies. Plus, students are encouraged to listen to audiobooks or read picture books. Find a way to teach important skills like comprehensi
16、on or critical thinking with the texts that excite and interest students.4What does the underlined sentence “Im not a reader” in Paragraph 1 infer?ASome students are not interested in reading.BSome students have no ability to read books.CSome students dont borrow books from the library.DSome student
17、s havent tried to read for entertainment.5What is directly linked with exciting students reading interests?AGetting rid of library rules.BMaking their own choices.CLibrarians recommendation.DReducing charges caused by reading.6What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?AWhat leads to students difficulty in re
18、ading.BHow negative reading experiences affect students.CHow to reduce reading disorder as student librarians.DWhy to decrease reading disorder as student librarians.7What is the authors purpose of writing the text?ATo do a research on reading disorder.BTo offer suggestions to the librarians.CTo ana
19、lyze why reading disorder forms.DTo draw attention to reading disorder prevention.For animals that spend most of their lives high in the trees, gaps (缺口) in the forest might as well be the Grand Canyon (大峡谷). These gaps are especially hard on gibbons, a kind of monkey-like animals with long arms; al
20、though larger males can jump across some gaps, females and young can be cut off from food, companions, and even potential mates. Now, a new study suggests a couple of strong ropes could really help bridge the gap. Gibbons are at risk of dying out across Southeast Asia, largely because of habitat los
21、s. With just 30 individuals (个体) left, the Hainan gibbon is considered the rarest primate (灵长目动物) on Earth. All of these animals live on the Bawangling National Nature Reserve in Hainan, an island province in southern China. In July 2014, a typhoon caused landslides across the reserve, creating gaps
22、 in the forest canopy (树冠) that were difficult for these primates to cross. To help reconnect the habitats, professional tree climbers set up an artificial “bridge” across a 15-meter-wide narrow valley, made of two mountaineering-grade ropes. Nearly 6 months later, the gibbons started to use the bri
23、dge to cross the gaps, researchers report today in Scientific Reports. The team documented 52 crossings in a group of eight gibbons, with most walking along one rope while holding on to the second rope for support, which the scientists named “handrailing”. The gibbons also shimmied beneath the ropes
24、 using all arms and legs to the opposite side. Conservationists previously built artificial bridges to help other treebound animal species such as the Bornean orangutan and the Javan slow loris. But this is the first example of the rare Hainan gibbon using them. The rope bridges could be a short-ter
25、m solution (解决办法) to reconnect separated habitats, the researchers argue, combined with efforts to provide enough natural forest cover.8Why were rope bridges constructed according to the text?ATo increase gibbons habitats.BTo help all gibbons to cross gaps.CTo save gibbons from being endangered.DTo
26、provide food and company for gibbons.9What do we know about gibbons from Paragraph 2?AGibbons are rarely seen because of dying out.BHabitat loss was to blame for gibbons dying out.CGibbons couldnt cross gaps caused by a typhoon.DThe natural disaster may have put gibbons in danger.10What does the und
27、erlined word “shimmied” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?Ashowed upBfell downCmoved forwardsDhung up11Which of the following could be the best title for the text?ARope Bridges to Help Endangered GibbonsBWhat Led to the Disappearance of Gibbons?CRarest Primate in the Hainan National Nature ReserveDT
28、he Most Effective Efforts to Provide Enough Habitat for GibbonsIndependent living at home is the dream for every aging person. But a fall or other incidents dangerous to health can change everything rapidly. The wearable panic buttons introduced in the late 1980s were a great advance. But they only
29、work if people actually wear them and can reach the button in an emergency. Today there are passive wearables that automatically detect (探测) falls, and camera-based systems to monitor elder safety. Coming from a 40-year career in the semiconductor and wireless communication field, Rafi Zack decided
30、to find a better alternative. “People arent devoted to wearing small instruments 24/7, and camera-based systems are a violation of privacy,” he points out, “The most challenging aspect is a fall. How fast we can detect a fall matters because the medical situation worsens quickly. Sometimes people st
31、ay on the floor for a long time. We have to find out how to address that problem.”Zack is a co-founder, CEO and vice president of R&D at EchoCare Technologies which has developed ECHO (Elderly Care Home Observer), a cloud-connected monitor based on radar technology and machine learning. Because rada
32、r sees through walls, one ECHO unit fixed on the ceiling or wall can monitor one person (or two persons, in a future version) in a standard-sized apartment in a senior living facility(机构). The instrument detects falls, breathing difficulties, drowning in a bathtub and other dangerous events. It give
33、s out warnings to potential health worsening conditions by continuously monitoring and analyzing the persons location, posture (姿势), movement and breath. EchoCare tested the instrument in the United States, Japan, Australia and Israel. ECHO was certified (认证) in 2019 in Japan with the most aging pop
34、ulation in the world. “Bathrooms were the main testing area where about 17,000 deadly accidents happen annually.” said SMK Director and Executive Vice President Tetsuo Hara. “Bathroom makers, home security service providers and nursing homes are highly interested in EchoCares invention.” Zack noted,
35、 “As more and more elder people live alone as a result of social distancing, there is an increased need to monitor them without the burden of wearables or privacy-violating cameras.”12Whats the advantage of ECHO over “panic buttons”?AIt has camera-based systems.BIt has been widely accepted.CIt can f
36、unction without cameras.DIts buttons can be easily reached.13What can we know about ECHO from paragraph 5?AIt monitors dangerous health-related events.BIt was certified in many developed countries.CIt is designed to send out warnings regularly.DIt detects more than one person at the same time.14What
37、 can we infer about the future of ECHO?AItll become more popular with the elderly.BItll stop 17,000 deaths happening annually.CItll be used in nursing homes and hospitals.DItll help elderly people to live an active life.15What can be the best title for the passage?AAn Advanced Medical InstrumentBA H
38、igh-tech Monitor for the ElderlyCThe Improvement of a Medical FacilityDThe Invention of a Healthcare Instrument二、七选五Your dentist has probably been telling you to floss for years. _16_ 36% of Americans would rather do something unpleasant, like clean the toilet, than put string between their teeth.Th
39、ats why many cheered at a news report that flossing might not be necessary. The Associated Press reviewed 25 studies and concluded that flossing didnt have proven health benefits. Should you throw away your floss? Not so fast._17_One review of 12 studies found that people who brushed and flossed reg
40、ularly were less likely to have bleeding gums. _18_ Gum disease, left untreated, can lead to shrinking gums and tooth loss. It is also linked to heart disease, and many other health conditions. “Your mouth is a mirror for the rest of your body, experts say._19_ Some think more bacteria left in your
41、mouth end up in your bloodstream, where they may contribute to inflammation in other areas, like your heart. What experts do know is that people who dont have gum disease are less likely to have health problems like heart disease.In fact, many dentists say the reason they recommend flossing isnt bec
42、ause of research. _20_ “In my practice, its clear that people who floss daily have healthier gums and keep their teeth longer,” a dentist says. It takes less than a minute, and theres literally no downside to doing it. But if you skip it, sooner or later youand your dentistwill notice a difference.A
43、Many dental experts arent on board.BThere are also many benefits in flossing.CThey had lower levels of gum disease, too.DIf youve refused to do so, youre not alone.EInstead, its because of what they see in their patients.FIt takes seven or more years to train a professional dentist.GThe connection b
44、etween gum disease and health isnt entirely clear.三、完形填空Hearing my name called, I stepped up on stage to give my first public speech. _21_ my trembling hands, I looked at the sea of audience and wanted to _22_. “Do you still remember all it took to get here?”, a question flashed into my _23_.It all
45、started with a(n) _24_ I had written in reply to a radio hosts slanderous (诋毁的) comments about _25_ rights. I had stayed up for days researching information to _26_ his point. Content with my final _27_, I submitted it to my boss for _28_. Later, I received a text stating that he chose not to publis
46、h it because the subject matter was “too _29_” and he didnt want to ask for trouble. Deeply _30_, I left my job with my two weeks work. I tried to post my essay to others, believing someone would be willing to get it out _31_ the subject was still topical (时下关注的). However, after days of “thanks, but
47、 no thanks” replies, I felt _32_. No one was interested in a no-name writer with a _33_ opinion that was against that of a celebrity (名人). Had my boss been right? _34_, I received a “YES” from a small, yet influential online blog (博客) that focused on _35_. My essay had thousands of views and I _36_
48、overnight. In less than a day, my world changed and people were listening. Then one day, I received a call asking me to give a _37_ in Washing DC. My eyes teared up _38_. Me? A middle-aged single mother with only high school education?Taking a deep breath, I dived into the speech I had _39_ many times, n
