1、2022届内蒙古呼和浩特市高三下学期一模英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解How cool can libraries be in an era(时代)of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United StatesThe Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the wo
2、rld paying visits and taking tours. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a cof
3、fee and scan through the gift shop anytime.Trinity College Library: Dublin, IrelandThe Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,00
4、0 of the librarys oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps (竖琴) in Ireland. Dating to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol foreland.Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United StatesAt first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William
5、Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”, which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from
6、distinguished authors.TU Delft Library: The NetherlandsThe library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you cant really see the actual Library
7、. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.1What can you do in Central Library?AYou can buy souvenirs.BYou can drink cocktails.CYou can enjoy sci-fi films.DYou ca
8、n see the old harp.2What makes Geisel Library different from the others?AQueen Elizabeth I founded the library.BIt has a reoffer grassy hill.CFamous writers often deliver speeches there.DIt is the largest single library in the world.3Which of the four libraries has the longest history?ACentral Libra
9、ry.BTrinity College Library.CGeisel Library.DTU Delft Library.I was doing some Christmas shopping in a toy store and decided to look at Barbie dolls for my nieces. A nicely dressed little girl was excitedly looking through the Barbie dolls as well. As she was looking，a little boy came to the Pokemon
10、 toys. He was dressed neatly，but his clothes were obviously old. He was with his father as well，and kept picking up the Pokemon video toys. Each time he picked one up and looked at his father，his father shook his head and said，“No.”The little girl had chosen her Barbie. However，she stopped and was w
11、atching them. Rather dejectedly，the boy had to give up the Pokemon toys and choose something else. The little girl put her Barbie back on the shelf，and ran over to the Pokemon toys. She excitedly picked up one and raced towards the checkout. I picked up my purchases and got in line behind them. Then
12、，much to the little girls delight，the little boy and his father got in line behind me. After the toy was paid for and bagged，the little girl handed it back to the cashier (收银员) and whispered something in her ear. The cashier smiled and put the package under the counter.I paid for my purchases and wa
13、s rearranging things when the little boy came up to the cashier. The cashier checked his purchases and said，“Congratulations，you are my hundredth customer today，and you win a prize！” With that，she handed the little boy the Pokemon toys，and he could only stare in surprise. It was exactly what he had
14、wanted!The little girl and her father had been standing at the doorway during all of this. Then they walked out. As I walked back to my car，I heard the father ask his daughter why she had done that. Ill never forget what she said to him. “Daddy，didnt Grandparents want me to buy something that would
15、make me happy？” He said，“Of course they did，honey.” To which the little girl replied，“Well，I just did！”I feel very shocked to have witnessed the true spirit of Christmas in that toy store，in the form of a little girl who understands more about the meaning of this festival than most adults I know.4Th
16、e underlined word “dejectedly” in the second paragraph probably means _.AdisappointedlyBdelightedlyCexcitedlyDunexpectedly5How did the little boy get the Pokemon toys?AHis father bought him the Poknemon toys.BFortunately，he was the hundredth customer and won the Poknemon toys.CThe little girl bought
17、 the Poknemon toys for him.DThe cashier felt sympathy for the little boy and gave him the Poknemon toys.6What did the little girl mean when saying “Daddy，didnt Grandparents want me to buy something that would make me happy？”AHer Grandparents wanted her to be happy.BThe Poknemon toys made her happy.C
18、Making the little boy happy made her happy.DHer Grandparents hoped that she could help others.7Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?Athe story happened before Christmas.BThe little boy had not enough money to buy the Poknemon toys.CThe author was deeply moved by the
19、 behavior of the little girl.DAlthough the little girl liked the Poknemon toys very much，she gave them to the boy.For generations, the standard way to learn how to ride a bicycle was with training wheels. But in recent years, many parents prefer to train their kids with balance bikes, two-wheelers t
20、hat enable children to develop the competence needed for bicycling.Given the benefits of balance bikes, why did it take so long for them to replace training wheels? There are plenty of other examples in which ignored solutions that involve subtraction(减法) turn out to be better alternatives. In some
21、European cities, for example, urban planners have gotten rid of traffic lights and road signs to make streets safer.Leidy Klotz, an engineer at the University of Virginia, noticed that reformative designs, in which elements are removed from an existing model, were uncommon. So he reached out to Adam
22、s, a social psychologist, to try to figure out why this was the case. The two researchers hypothesized(假设) that there might be an explanation: when faced with a problem, people tend to select solutions that involve adding new elements rather than taking existing components away.Adams, Klotz and thei
23、r colleagues set out to test if their hypothesis was correct. The researchers first carried out a set of studies. In one, they asked 91 participants to make a pattern symmetrical(对称的) by either adding or removing colored boxes. Only 18 people used subtraction. In another, the team scanned through id
24、eas for improvement submitted to an incoming university president and found that only 11 percent of 651 project plans involved getting rid of an existing regulation, practice or program.These findings suggest that “additive solutions have sort of a priority”, says Benjamin Converse, a co-author of t
25、he study. “Subtractive solutions are not necessarily harder to consider, but they take more effort to find.”For now the team hopes that these findings will encourage people across various fields to think about subtractive options that might be typically ignored. “The hope is that, just by getting pe
26、ople to think about this more, maybe it will help inspire some other ignored subtractions,” Converse says.8What is the purpose of paragraph 1?ATo present a problem.BTo introduce the topic.CTo give some examples.DTo put forward a concept.9What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?ABalance bikes
27、 are not good for training kids.BPeople used to learn riding bikes effortlessly.CParents now train kids to ride bikes pointedly.DSome European cities ignore their governance.10What does Converse say about subtractive solutions?AThey are superior to additive solutions.BThey are often harmful for crea
28、tivity.CThey are always overlooked by our brain.DThey are often preferred by conservatives.11Which of the following could be the best title for the text?AA New Way of ManagementBA Trend of Avoiding RegulationsCA New Concept of Problem-solvingDA Study on Problemsolving MethodsA new study suggests tha
29、t long periods in space can cause the human heart to shrink (萎缩). The studyby a team of American researcherscomes as the U. S. makes plans to build a long-term base on the moon and prepares to send astronauts (宇航员) to Mars.Part of the study was based on the experiences of retired astronaut Scott Kel
30、ly. The U. S. space agency NASA says that during his career, Kelly spent more time in space than any other American astronaut. One of Kellys stays aboard the International Space Station (ISS) lasted 340 days. Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) in D
31、allas analyzed (分析) physical data collected during Scotts long stay aboard the ISS. The goal was to learn the effects of weightlessness on heart health and performance. The team found that during Kellys stay in space, the left ventricle(心房) of his heart shrank about 0.74 grams per week.Dr. Benjamin
32、Levine is a professor at UT Southwestern. He was the leader of the research. In a statement, he explained that because of the conditions in space, the heart does not have to work as hard to pump blood uphill from the feet. Over time, this can cause shrinkage. In an effort to keep their muscles and b
33、odies healthy in space, astronauts are required to perform different kinds of exercises throughout their stay.Reductions in heart size are also seen in patients who spend long periods in bed because they are lying flat and the heart does not have to work as hard to pump. A second part of the study e
34、xamined data from a long- distance swimmer who spent nearly a year trying to cross the Pacific Ocean. The swimmer, Benoit Lecomte, was chosen because he swam more than 2,800 kilometer over 159 days. Levine says long-distance swimming has similar effects to weightlessness because water pressure works
35、 against the force of gravity. The study showed that during Lecomtes swim, his left heart ventricle shrank about 0.72 grams per week.12How did the researchers carry out their study?ABy interviewing astronauts.BBy examining collected information.CBy experimenting aboard the ISS.DBy comparing people i
36、n different fields.13What are astronauts asked to do to keep their hearts fit in space according to the text?ADo various exercises.BStay in space for less time.CStand on their heads sometimes.DHave more healthy food.14Who is least likely to suffer from a shrunk heart according to the text?AA patient
37、 who spends a long time in bed.BA long-distance professional swimmer.CAn astronaut travelling in space for long.DA runner who trains hard.15What can be the best title for the text?AU. S. Builds a Long-term Base in SpaceBNew Ways to Fight Heart DiseasesCLong Spaceflights Can Shrink the HeartDLong-dis
38、tance Swimming Can Keep Your Heart Healthy二、七选五Destination UnknownCheap blind box plane tickets become a popular choice for travel.A promotion offering $15 plane tickets is being advertised by an online travel platform. While such a low price sounds amazing, there is just one rule. _16_ Labeled as a
39、 destination blind box on the site, tickets are bought through a rather simple booking procedure. Passengers provide their travel information, select a departure airport and then pay their money to book the ticket. _17_ But once they lock in their tickets, theres no money going back.Plane ticket bli
40、nd box is now a hot topic on the online platforms. Henry Fan, a marketing expert said, I believe young people are a big target group for this promotion, because they not only enjoy the thrill of the unknown, but also like to show off their lives through these types of commercial activities. _18_ Wha
41、t matters is that it suggests that one has adventurous and life-loving qualities.Many netizens share the screenshots (截图) of tickets they have drawn. _19_ Some others claim it is too rare to draw a ticket that is ideal.If it wants to be a profitable activity, the release of the tickets must have bee
42、n planned ahead and is not as random as it seems. _20_The marketing campaign may also be aimed at the fast sale of some tickets from less popular airlines that were originally not that expensive. If they sell a large quantity of tickets, the company may still earn a profit even though the price is l
43、ow, said an expert in tourism.AIt will not have popular airlines.BIt doesnt matter if they finally go or not.CThe promotion has become a hot topic on social media.DThe upcoming holiday is expected to be a major travel period.EIf the date and destination are unsuitable, users may ask for a refund.FSo
44、me even teach the booking procedure under the free canceling policy.GThe purchaser is not told where the flight is heading or when it will take off.三、完形填空Mary uses a walking stick. Benjamin recently learned how to walk. Mary is 99. Benjamin is 2. The neighbors may seem like _21_friends, but during t
45、he pandemic (疫情), they formed a unique _22_at the fence between their houses in Minneapolis.“Benjamin just turned 2 years old. Weve been _23_with Mary long before he was born,” Benjamins mom, Sarah Olson said. They didnt see Mary much, _24_last year when the COV1D-19 pandemic _25_and the family had
46、to stay home, Mary was someone they could _26_outside.During the pandemic, the Olsons _27_played in their yard, and Mary would be in hers. Benjamin would _28_Mary when he saw her in the yard and they would play games. Theres a 97-year _29_gap, but Benjamin doesnt see it.“Shes just Mary, or Mimi,” Sa
47、rah said. “Were inside and hell go, Mimi? Mimi? and well go outside and _30_Mary. Then Mary will call out, Hey Benjamin! How _31_a scene it is!”For Mary, who was completely _32_during the pandemic, a friend was just what she needed. It seems Mary has _33_a childlike spirit with Benjamin, playing wit
48、h bubbles and even water guns.More than a year after they first started _34_together, Benjamin and Mary still _35_each others company. Benjamin and Marys friendship has _36_so many because people like to see relationships form so _37_for young people and elderly people. “We didnt have to work on it at al
