1、2022届河南省平顶山市许昌市济源市高三下学期第二次质量检测英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解According to a study, being exposed to a 360-degree video of nature can provide emotional wellbeing benefits for people who cannot access the outdoors. So lets check out some ideas of free virtual trips you can take right now!Take a tour in Cen
2、tral Park, New YorkAs one of the worlds biggest attractions, Central Park is a part of natural beauty located in the very heart of Manhattan. With this tour offered by youvisit. com, youll be able to see the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, the Belvedere Castle and “walk” through the parks scenic mead
3、ows. If youre in the mood for greenery, this tour will definitely suit you.Explore the wonders of JapanTake a tour across this beautiful country with a 360-degree VR movie from the Japan National Tourism Organization: youll be able to explore tradition, modernity and nature all at once, and enjoy th
4、e mixture of fascinating cultural sites and the most appealing natural spots.Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon, ArizonaAre you up to witnessing one of the most magnificent views in the world?No wonder the Grand Canyon in Arizona is considered one of the worlds treasures. The virtual t
5、our, provided by the National Park Service U.S. lets you discover ancient places within the canyon and explore archaeological excavations (考古挖掘) in an interactive way.Climb Everest for an unforgettable adventure Experience what it feels like to climb the worlds tallest mountain with Everest VR: Jour
6、ney to the top of the world, a docu series especially made for Virtual Reality headsets. Have you ever imagined experiencing an Himalayan avalanche or a rock-climbing fall? Or just admiring the sunset from the top of the mountains unique perspective? This journey will take you to places you never th
7、ought possible.1Which of the following is the best choice for green plant lovers?AJapan.BEverest.CCentral Park.DThe Grand Canyon.2Whats unique to the trip to the Grand Canyon?AThe virtual tour.BThe magnificent views.CThe interactive viewing way.DThe 360-degree video of nature.3What do the four virtu
8、al trips have in common?AFree admission.BScenic meadows.CCultural sites.DRock-climbing falls.Michael Nesmith, the guitarist of the 1960s pop group The Monkees, died at the age of 78. The famed singer-songwriter, who composed some of the bands catalogue, including tracks such as “Papa Genes Blues,” “
9、You Told Me” and “You Just May Be the One,” died of natural causes on Friday morning, according to the statement released by his family.The Monkees member Micky Dolenz is now the only surviving member of the group. “Im heartbroken. Dolenz said in a statement following Nesmiths death. The Monkees tel
10、evision debut (首演) turned him and fellow band members Dolenz, Peter Tork and David Jones into overnight rock stars. The show, which premiered in 1966, rocketed the group to fame, scoringNo.1 hits and chart-topping albums. During the two-year run, The Monkees: won the 1967 Emmy for best comedy series
11、.Following the groups breakup in 1970, Nesmith moved on to a long and creative career, not only as-a musician but as a writer, producer and director of films, author of several books, head of a media arts company and creator of a music video format that led to the creation of MTV.Nesmith rarely rejo
12、ined the others for reunion tours, leading many to believe he disliked the band and the show, something he steadfastly denied. For the Monkees30th anniversary he persuaded the others to reunite to record a new album, “Justus,” for which all four composed the songs and played the instruments. He also
13、 rejoined the others for a brief tour and wrote and directed their 1997 TV reunion film, “Hey, Hey, Its the Monkees.”After fighting for creative control in The Monkees in the late 1960s, Nesmith went on to form the country rock outfit. The First National, which scored a top 25 hit in 1970 with “Joan
14、ne” according to Billboard.4What makes The Monkees rise to fame overnight?AIts numerous tracks.BIts creative members.CIts 1967 Emmy award.DIts first television show.5Which of the following is most suitable to describe Nesmith?AAccomplished.BGet-it-alone.CEnthusiastic.DSimple-minded.6What does “a bri
15、ef tour” in Paragraph 3 refer to?AA fast trip.BA short holiday.CA road show.DA temporary party.7What is the text mainly about?AA band.BA musician.CHit shows.DGolden compositions.Climate change in the coming decades could lead to an increase in cases of kidney stones(肾结石), according to a research by
16、scientists in the United States.A research team from the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia knew from previous studies that high temperatures and dehydration (脱水) increase the risk of developing kidney stones. The researchers said incidence (发生率) of the condition has increased in the last 20 years.T
17、he scientists created a model to estimate the impact of heat on future kidney stone presentations in the southeastern US state of South Carolina, which has a higher incidence of kidney stone disease. The model predicted that the number of cases will increase between 2.2 percent and 3.9 percent by th
18、e year 2089, depending on projected daily temperatures under two climate change circumstances. In the first case, greenhouse gas emissions (排放物) are cut to an middle level as humans shift to using lower-emissions sources of energy, while in the second, emissions continue at the current rate. Meanwhi
19、le, in the first case, average temperatures increase by 2.3 by 2100, compared with 3.6 in the second. These projections were taken from studies made by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.In comments with a news release, Gregory E Tasian, a urologist at the Childrens Hospita
20、l of Philadelphia and senior author of the study, said, “While it is impossible to predict with certainty how future policies will slow or speed greenhouse gas emission and anthropogenic (人为的) climate change, and to know exactly what future daily temperatures will be, our analysis suggests that a wa
21、rming planet will likely cause an increased burden of kidney stone disease on healthcare systems. As researchers, we have a duty to explore the burden of climate change on human health.”8Why does the author talk about temperature increase?ATo find the reason of climate change.BTo estimate the burden
22、 of kidney stones.CTo predict the strength of greenhouse gas emissions.DTo confirm the increasing incidence of kidney stones.9How did the scientists start the study?ABy creating a model.BBy predicting the effect.CBy collecting information.DBy measuring temperatures.10What can be inferred about globa
23、l warming?AIt will increase daily temperatures greatly.BIt will be predicted by the model accurately.CIt will likely have bad effects on human health.DIt will be certainly controlled by future polices.11What is the scientists attitude to the impact of climate change on kidney stones?AAmbiguous.BConc
24、erned.CCautious.DDoubtful.Recently, Facebook has changed its corporate name to Meta. The company said it would better include what it does, as it broadens its reach beyond social media into areas like virtual reality (VR).The CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the existing brand could not possibly represent e
25、verything that theyre doing today, let alone in the future. He also showed the companys plans to build a “metaverse (元宇宙)”an online world where people can game, work and communicate in a virtual environment.The term metaverse was invented by author Neal Stephenson in Snow Crash, a science fiction pu
26、blished in 1992.In the work, the metaverse is a sort of 3D virtual world. Its not simply a virtual reality game but is a persistent and shared virtual world. Or rather，the metaverse is a whole universe of shared virtual space seemingly linked togetheryou could, essentially, teleport (瞬移) between the
27、m.Metaverse combined at the very least five technologies they are social media, online game, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and cryptocurrency. (加密货币).Those technologies will bring users to an interactive world. AR and VR are vital for Metaverse. VR serves to present the virtual world
28、visually and then AR will provide the audio and sensors for people to be able to interact. With Metaverse, Facebook will offer not only a texting service but also a multi-perspective virtual touch that feels like a real thing.Facebook said that it plans to create 10,000 jobs in Europe over the next
29、five years to work on metaverse-related fields. The company also has introduced Oculus-branded virtual-reality headsets, and it joined with Ray-Ban to develop smart sunglasses that went on sale for $299. “Over time, I hope that we are seen as a metaverse company,” Mark Zuckerberg said. “I view this
30、work as critical to our mission because delivering a sense of presencelike you re right there with another personthats the highest goal of online social experiences.” he said.12Why has Facebook changed its corporate name?ATo lead the VR market.BTo improve public influence.CTo cover its business rang
31、e.DTo change its corporate image.13What is “Metaverse” according to the passage?AAn advanced VR device.BAn appealing online game.CAn influential social media.DAn interactive virtual world.14What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about about developing Metaverse?AThe role VR plays.BThe technologies involv
32、ed.CThe function AR performs.DThe services Facebook offers.15What is the best title for the text?AAn Online World-MetaverseBA New Work Field-MetaverseCFacebook Marches to MetaverseDFacebook Focuses on Virtual Devices二、七选五Trips to museums are part of many childrens education. Every year, museums rece
33、ive many visits from students in school groups.Schools care about how their students perform in math and science. Because of this, teachers might not see the value of art-related museum field trips. _16_. He and his research team are studying how attending cultural events can help with a students ed
34、ucation._17_ . For this study, his team looked at 11,000 students. Students who visited an art museum were more tolerant and more empathetic. Besides, they learned a lot of content about the art they saw and developed stronger critical thinking skills about art.Greenes team also examined how going t
35、o a live theater performance can affect students. _18_ It found that students who saw a live performance experienced improvement in tolerance and empathy. A different group of students watched a movie version of the same play. The students who saw the live performance learned the story and related v
36、ocabulary better than those who watched the movie version. Therefore, there are differences between in-person cultural experiences and digital ones. In-person cultural experiences are very important to the success at school. _19_._20_ Apart from their usual field trips, the museums also offer STEM-b
37、ased tours. STEM-stands for science, technology, engineering and math. These tours look at connections between art and science, art and math, and art and architecture.AThis is true for students of all agesBThis is where Jay Greene comes inCGreat importance is attached to field. tripsDThis study invo
38、lved two groups of studentsESome museums are looking for ways to provide new programs for schoolsFGreenes team wanted to learn how a trip to an art museum affects a studentGThough the number is relatively small, the results of the study are convincing三、完形填空An article published by Hangzhou Daily has
39、touched millions of readers with the _21_ story of “genius” translator Jin Xiaoyu and his father, Jin Xingyong.The 85-year-old father gave an _22_ of his sons story. “My son is a genius. He is in a mental hospital and his mother just _23_ today.” he said. Jin was _24_ with bipolar disorder(双相障碍症)at
40、a young age. To control his condition, he has _25_ a local special hospital since 1992. In 1993, he began to learn foreign languages by watching foreign _26_. Whats more, Jin has read almost every foreign language _27_ in Zhejiang Library. Some friends of his mothers were looking to translate eight
41、novels. Hearing about his _28_ , they sent Ship Fever to give him a _29_ .Over the past decades, he has _30_ 22 books from English, Japanese and German. More than 10 of his translations have been _31_ . However, Alzheimers disease _32_ his mothers physical health. While _33_ with his own disease, Ji
42、n _34_ looked after his mother. Though translation work and caring for his mother left Jin _35_ time to even think about his mental _36_ , his condition did not let him off. In November, 2021, Jin was taken to a local hospital for treatment, _37_ his last chance to see his mother. His story began to
43、 _38_ in the newspaper. The father said the storys publication is the fulfillment of his “long-held” _39_ . Jin has returned home from the _40_ and his latest translated book will be published soon.21AperfectBrealCabsurdDvivid22AaccountBexplanationCanecdoteDapproval23Awent byBpassed awayCcame backDs
44、et out24AcoveredBfilledCdiagnosedDcharged25AcontactedBstudiedCseenDvisited26AmoviesBmatchesCpostersDentertainments27AlabelBcommentCnovelDdocument28AplansBillnessCstoriesDworries29ApermitBsponsorCpracticeDtrial30AboughtBtranslatedCcopiedDwritten31AsoldBexhibitedCreadDpublished32AdelayedBreducedCruine
45、dDattacked33AdealingBstrugglingCworkingDleaving34ApatientlyBhelplesslyCcasuallyDwarmly35AlittleBmuchCenoughDmore36AneedBstressCcontrolDdisorder37AmissingBgrabbingCcreatingDexpecting38AlastBremainCrunDrise39AdesignBsecretCdecisionDwish40AlibraryBhospitalCjourneyDfuneral四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当
46、的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Bing Dwen Dwen, the chubby panda _41_ (wrap) in a layer of ice, has become all the rage shortly prior to the Olympics opening, as the lovable mascot (吉祥物) appeals _42_ Chinese spectators and foreign athletes. In a sign of Bing Dwen Dwens crazy popularity, most of the mascot-themed ite
47、ms _43_（include）key chains and throw pillows were shown to be out of supply on the flagship store for. Olympics merchandise (指定商品) on Tmall and JD. com.“Beijing Winter Olympics organizers will increase the product offerings for the mascot Bing Dwen Dwen,” a spokesman _44_ (say) on Sunday in response to the rising popularity of the mascot and a shortage of stock _45_ (recent).Bing Dwen Dwen we
