1、2022届青海省高三第三次模拟英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Look at the map of Spain and point at the center. Youve located the countrys capital and one of Europes most beautiful cities: Madrid. This popular destination is considered a city of contrasts with its abundant historic sites, resting in the shadows of moder
2、n skyscrapers.HistoryThis city of over 3 million people is proud of Western Europes largest royal palace, and some consider it to be Madrids most beautiful building.Inside the Royal Palace 2,800 rooms are decorated in glory with museum-quality furniture and artworks. Tourists can tour 50 of these la
3、rge and splendid rooms.ArtThe Internationally respected Prado Museum is the largest and most impressive art gallery in Spain. Opened in 1819, it is filled with works of art that feature the worlds most comprehensive collection of Spanish paintings.ShoppingMadrid has some of Europes best shopping, an
4、d potential buyers love to look through the stores looking for bargains. But for 500 years, shoppers have gathered to an extremely large outdoor flea market known as the Rastro where they find everything from antiques to CDs.EntertainmentNo trip to Madrid is complete without seeing a performance of
5、Spains famous art form, flamenco. Every day, flamenco performers sing, dance or play the guitar in small cafes and grand theaters alike.FoodMadrid has a wide variety of restaurants, but because the Spanish typically eat late at about 9 or 10 p.m., its difficult to find good dinner food earlier. If y
6、ou get hungry before then, the best solution is to try a tapas bar where light snacks are served. Be sure to try the jamon, a kind of dry-cured ham: Spain is famous for it.1What do we know about the Royal Palace in Madrid?AIt has 50 rooms for visit.BIt can hold 2, 800 people.CIts been visited by 3 m
7、illion people.DIt is thought to be the largest in Europe.2What kind of market is “the Rastro”？AFor discount.BFor artworks.CTo sell various goods.DTo sell antiques and CDs.3What is a must when travelling in Madrid?AHaving dinner earlier.BEnjoying flamenco.CVisiting Prado Museum.DDrinking in a tapas b
8、ar.For years, I played around with writing. I wrote when I felt like it. Then one day, a friend asked me what my dream was. When I said it was to be a writer, he said these words that changed my life, “You dont have to want to be a writer. You are a writer; you just need to write.” So I started call
9、ing myself a writer. Everywhere I went, I introduced myself as “Jeff Goins, Writer,” and even put it in email signatures and on my Facebook page. And you know what? I started acting like it. Eventually, I even began to believe it. It turns out that sometimes you do have to fake it before you make it
10、.The lesson here is simple: If you wait for someone to give you permission to start following your dream, youll be waiting for a long time. You have to begin before you think youre ready.After I decided to pursue my dream, I still had to find the time to do it. Working a full-time job and having a w
11、ife and other things to do, I didnt have enough free time. I had to find time to write. For me, that meant getting up early. Like, 5:00 a.m. early. Every morning, I would wake up, get my coffee, and write for two hours. At first, this was difficult; I had to force myself out of bed and downstairs be
12、fore the sun rose. But eventually, it became a habit. I did it without even thinking about it. And soon, what started as a discipline became a daily joy.By doing this, I learned the excuse I had given myself “I dont have enough time” wasnt true. I did have enough time; it was just hiding in “inconve
13、nient” places.These days, most people I meet are talking about their dreams. However, theyre doing it all wrong. They think they need to take a huge leap out into the unknown when, in fact, the opposite is true. So if you have a dream, just take action. And dont say you dont have time for it.4What d
14、oes the authors friend suggest he do?AStart to cheat himself.BDream of becoming a writer.CConsider himself as a real writer.DTake a writing lesson to be a writer.5How did the author find time for writing?ABy working part-time.BBy doing few other things.CBy reducing his sleeping time.DBy making good
15、use of his free time.6What does the author mean by saying “the opposite is true”?AWe should prepare for our dreams.BWe should take small steps over time.CWe should make time for our dreams.DWe should take immediate action.7Whats most probably the authors purpose in telling his life story?ATo help us
16、 know better about him.BTo tell us how to become a successful writer.CTo explain why many people like dreaming.DTo tell us how to make our dreams come true.African swine fever has wiped out a third of Chinas pig population. Now government officials are discussing dramatic steps to stabilize the worl
17、ds largest pork market. Pork is a huge deal in China. The country is home to half of all the pigs on the planet .The meat is a staple of the Chinese diet, which means its scarcity could damage Chinas social stability. The outbreak of swine fever also threatens the global pork supply chain.While Chin
18、ese authorities have already made plans to support the pig farms and families who may struggle with soaring prices, they re stepping up efforts to deal with the crisis.The price sellers pay for pork has risen nearly 70% in the last year. And the average price that distributors pay suppliers was up 9
19、0% in the last week of August compared to a year ago, according to government data. Analysts say prices could yet go even higher.The government on Wednesday announced more measures to encourage pig farmers and producers to breed more baby pigs. But they may need to go even further to fill the gap. A
20、uthorities have promised to release the governments emergency reserves of frozen pig meat if necessary. Ministry of Commerce spokesman Gao Feng said last week that the agency will “closely monitor market developments” before it makes such a decision.Its difficult to overstate the scale of the proble
21、m. As of July, China had lost more than 100 million pigs in the last year, according to the data released Tuesday by the countrys agricultural ministry. Part of the problem is that farmers arent refilling their pig farms after the sick animals die, according to Chinas agricultural ministry. That has
22、 pressured Chinese authorities to explore ways to encourage farmers and producers to breed more baby pigs. The finance and agricultural ministries on Wednesday asked local governments to free up money that could be used for artificial insemination (人工授精) technology.The ministries also called on loca
23、l officials to accelerate the distribution of subsidies (补贴) to farms where pigs have been killed because of sickness. And the Beijing government plans to increase loan support and insurance coverage for pig producers nationwide.8What is the possible consequence of the reduction in Chinas pig popula
24、tion?AA lack of diversity of meat.BDramatic drop in the pork price.CInstability of the Chinese society.DThe boom of global pork supply chain.9Which is a measure of the government to address the problem?ATo release the emergency reserves of fresh meat.BTo fund artificial insemination technology.CTo o
25、ffer free loan support to pig farmers.DTo limit the pork price at the market.10What can be inferred from Paragraph 5?AChina has lost a large majority of its pigs.BThe swine problem is not that serious at present.CFarmers are unwilling to raise more pigs for fear of further loss.DThe problem can sure
26、ly be solved by future technological advance.11What is the main idea of the passage?ASwine fever threatened the pork supply in the world.BChina makes efforts to solve the swine problem.CChina is home to half of all the pigs on the planet.DChinese authorities encourage farmers to breed more baby pigs
27、.Market traders and street vendors （摊贩）are making a comeback across China, and this time they find themselves equipped with a new set of digital skills essential to navigating the vast consumer market. To revitalize （复兴）retail stands, in a move aimed at stimulating domestic spending and stabilizing
28、employment, the countrys leading e-commerce platforms are lending a helping hand, offering services like accessible financing backed by technologies.Domestic wholesale site 1688. com is among the first group of tech players with such offerings. At the heart of the action plan is an effort to link st
29、reet vendors directly with factories, effectively avoiding middlemen and saving time and costs.According to general manager Wang Hai, numerous small-scale merchants on the site have managed to gain the upper hand in price negotiations, while manufacturers are more willing to mass-produce as the econ
30、omy of scale serves to reduce costs, thus creating a win-win situation.“Data analytics also kicks in, giving traders some insight into current consumer trends so that they no longer need to operate their business purely based on intuition （直觉），and they can avoid stockpiling,“ Wang said. For instance
31、, the most sought-after categories in markets are daily necessities ? underwear , digital gadgets and beauty products, according to the company, whereas the most passionate buyers come from Guangdong, Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces.Meanwhile, to stabilize employment , e-commerce major JDcom vowed to
32、 add a number of job positions that either require flexible working hours, allow working from home or are designed to promote startup businesses. For posts related to delivery, warehouse management and packaging, priority is given to people from poverty-stricken areas.“The COVID-19 outbreak will acc
33、elerate the digital transformation of the real economy, and individual traders and smaller stores are no exception,” said Xu Lei, CEO of JDs retail unit. We have the capability and, more importantly, the responsibility to inject vitality （活力）into these entities, thus contributing to the economic reb
34、ound （回弹）and stabilizing employment.12What can we learn about e-commerce platforms like 1688. com?AThey have an advantage in price negotiation.BTheir efforts help street vendors cut the cost.CThey increase production through technology.DTheir services are financed by the government.13How does data a
35、nalytics benefit traders?ABy improving traders business intuition.BBy helping traders find out market trends.CBy telling traders when to stockpile goods.DBy aiding traders in controlling the market.14Who is more likely to get a delivery job from JD?AA person experienced in driving a truck.BA person
36、willing to start a new business.CA person from an underdeveloped village.DA person preferring flexible working hours.15Which column of a newspaper is the passage probably taken from?ACulture.BWorld.CLifestyle.DBusiness.二、七选五If you think grandparents like recalling the good old days, youre in for a s
37、urprise. According to a recent survey, most think nostalgia just isnt what it used to be. _16_ The Internet, cheap foreign travel, cars, healthcare and television are among developments that make life better today, although they do say PPI telemarketing calls, junk mails and bad manners make them cr
38、oss.Richard Drew, from the estate agent Retirement movewhich carried out the survey, said, Grandparents dont seem to want to turnback time. _17_ They also show the opinion older people think everything used to be better isnt true. Retirement may have come with a little anxiety in the past. Nowadays,
39、 however, its rightfully something to look forward to. _18_The study found nearly eight in ten Grandparents say the Internet has improved life thanks to online shopping, offering new ways of communicating and online banking. Its not just shopping online thats had a positive impactshops are better no
40、w too._19_ A third of those polled say films are of a higher standard now. Slightly less than a third think they are worse now. More than 50 per cent said TV has improved and just under half prefer todays radio.Although almost half said life is better now compared to when they were in their twenties
41、, this didnt stop Grandparents complaining about manners, traffic and driving etiquette. _20_ A third on the list gave the word “optimistic”.AOpinions on films differed great.BMany of them are fond of watching film.CThe results suggest theres never been a greater time to be retire.DThe main reason i
42、s that technology makes their life more comfortable.EAlmost six in ten said their quality of life was better than their parents.FIt is mainly because of the advances in technology, healthcare and more.GWhen asked to use words to describe todays life, they chose “stressful” and “selfish”.三、完形填空After
43、the earthquake hit northeast Japan on March 11, 2011, many touching stories that I saw with my own eyes happened around me.I had to walk home since all the _21_had stopped after the quake. On my way home I _22_ an old Japanese lady at the bakery shop who was giving out free bread, which made my hear
44、t _23_ A middle-aged Japanese man was holding a sign that said, “Please use our_24_.” He was_25_his house for people to go to the restroom.My friend wanted to_26_ others. He stood in the cold with a sign “If you are okay with a motorcycle, I will _27_ you to your house.” And then I saw him take one
45、gentleman home, all the way to faraway place!Then the next day I drove to_28_ my car with gas. There was a_29_gas now and many gasoline stations were either closed or had very _30_ lines. I got_31_, since I was behind 15 cars. Finally, when it was my_32_ , the man smiled and said, “ _33_this situati
46、on, we are only giving $30 worth gas per person. Is that alright?” “Of course, Im just glad that we are all able to _34_,” I said. His smile gave me so much _35_I saw a man at the evacuation(疏散) center _36_ when people brought food to him, It was the first time in three days that food has been broug
47、ht to their center. However, after he wiped the tears, his next _37_surprised me. “I am very_38_that we are provided with food. But people in the city next to us havent_39_any food at all. Please go to that centre as well.” And when hearing that, I realized there is a bright future on the other side of this_40_.21AtrafficBrescueCcommunicationDbusinesses22AmissedBcaughtCnoticedDheard23AhungryBsoftCbrokenDwarm24AtoiletBhotelChospitalDhouse25AadvertisingBopeningCrepairingDdecorating26AencourageBsaveCchargeDassist27AdriveBfollowCleadDsend
