1、2023届安徽省宿州市示范高中皖北协作区联考高三一模英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、未知Introduction to Life Is SimpleLife Is Simple is a book that has affected the course of science, and it tells us an important principle.Price:25. 00Weight:600gDimension: 236 mm X 160 mm x 40 mmSupply: Hardcover |384 pagesDescription:Life Is Simple tel
2、ls a remarkable story of how a thirteenth century mans search for simplicity led to the development of the modern world. The book begins with the hero at the Middle Ages, William Occam, who devoted himself to exploring philosophy, and first expressed clearly the principle that the best answer to any
3、 problem is the simplest. The famous theory from him cut through the bushes of the Middle Ages philosophy dealing with the nature of existence, truth and knowledge to clear a path for modern science.We follow the theory in the hands of the giants of science, from Copernicus to Kepler, Galileo, Newto
4、n, Darwin, Einstein, Rubin and Higgs. Its success suggests that we live in the simplest possible habitable universe and supports the revolutionary theory that our universe has gradually formed. By highlighting the very human passion, curiosity, mistakes and struggles of those who were inspired by th
5、e theory to create the modern world, Johnjoe McFadden provides new understanding into what science is really about. And the principle of simplicity is as practical today as ever.1What do we know about Life Is Simple?AIts topic is about modern science.BIts main character loves philosophy.CIt regards
6、giants of science as its heroes.DIt has a large size with six hundred pages.2Who is the author of Life Is Simple?AWilliam Occam.BJohnjoe McFadden.CNewton.DEinstein.3Who is most probably interested in Life Is Simple?AA student majoring in art.BA doctor expert at child psychology.CA singer crazy about
7、 western culture.DA teenager curious about science and1 life.It wasnt until I graduated from college that I subsequently realized that knowledge is so endless that I was able to learn for pleasure. A sense of curiosity, rather than perfectionism, guided me. I started to see dictionaries as field gui
8、des to the life of language. Looking up words encountered in the wild felt less like a failure and more like an admission that I still didnt know lots of things and an opportunity to discover more.I cherish my 1954 copy of Websters New International Dictionary given by my roommate. I often consult i
9、t during the evening games of Scrabble or midday magazine reading. I mostly read novels at night, in bed, so when I come across unfamiliar words, I fold the bottom of the page and then look them up word by word. When I start encountering these words, the language world seems to shrink to the size of
10、 a small town.Wikipedia answers questions with more questions, opening up pages of information you never asked for. But a dictionary builds on common knowledge, using simple words to explain more complex ones. Using one feels as if Im opening an oyster(牡蛎)with curiosity. Unknown words become mysteri
11、es, and solving them gives me satisfaction. Why always leave them up to guesswork? Why not consult a dictionary and feel the instant contentment of pairing context with a definition?Dictionaries reward you for paying attention, both to the things you consume and to your own curiosity. They are an en
12、trance into the kind of childish urge to just know things, which I had before learning became a duty instead of a game.For most of you, dictionaries are a gateway into that kind of unconsidered knowledge-seeking. They remind you that, when it comes to learning, allowing your curiosity is just as imp
13、ortant as paying attention. After all, isnt curiosity really just another form of attention? Following your curiosity instead of pushing it away, consult your dictionary and feel connected to more than whats right in front of you.4What does consulting dictionaries mean to the author?AA guide to shap
14、e his character.BA complete admission of failure.CA chance to explore the unknown.DA unique way of perfecting himself.5What does “cherish” underlined in paragraph 2 mean?ALost.BPrize.CEdit.DPublish.6Why is Wikipedia mentioned in paragraph 3?ATo show disadvantages of dictionaries.BTo indicate the imp
15、ortance of technology.CTo introduce another powerful learning tool.DTo prove the benefits of using the search engine.7What does the author try to do in the last paragraph?AMake an appeal.BRaise doubts.CGive a warning.DExpress thanks.Latin Americas first renewable fuel-powered, garbage-trapping wheel
16、 is cleaning one of Panamas dirtiest rivers. It is powered by water and solar energy. It pulls waste out of the Juan Diaz River. Most of the waste comes from the capital area of Panama City where about 2 million people live. Thousands of kilograms of garbage flow down the river into the ocean each y
17、ear.As the leader of the project, Robert Getman said, “Cleaning beaches is good, but it is more effective and cheaper to trap garbage in rivers because when it reaches the ocean, the environmental and economic cost becomes too high. “The Juan Diaz River is one of the most polluted in Panama. Waste s
18、ystems in the area are poor, and land development is not well supervised (监督). The river also passes through Panama City, one of Central Americas largest cities. Still, the waterway and its mangrove trees are home to wildlife like turtles and birds. According to this situation, the environmental gro
19、up Marea Verde launched the wheel in late September, which is named Wanda Diaz. By the middle of October, it had gathered 28. 6 cubic meters of plastic bottles from the water. Over five years, Marea Verde projects have slowed the spread of waste along the Juan Diaz River and other Panamas rivers. Se
20、veral years ago, the group launched its “Barrier or Trash” technology, a floating device. It captured more than 100 metric tons of waste in the Matias Hernandez River within two years.The Baltimore Bay ”Trashwheel” in the United States is the model for Marea Verdes machine, Wanda Diaz. However, Wand
21、a Diaz is more advanced and superior in terms of technology, and it even has cameras with artificial intelligence (AI) that can recognize and sort different plastics.“We want each of us to raise awareness that we can prevent the death of the Juan Diaz River, ”said Marea Verdes leader Sandy Watemberg
22、. She expressed her hope that the wheel would also help many more other rivers. But she also pointed out that those who accustomed themselves to single-use plastics needed to rethink their behavior.8Which words best describe the garbage-trapping wheel?AGreen and practical.BEffective but costly.CPowe
23、rful but energy-wasting.DRenewable and simple.9What is mainly talked about in paragraph 3?AGreat damage to Panama City.BThe importance of the Juan Diaz River.CMeasures taken to battle wildlife killing.DThe background information of Marea Verde projects.10What can we learn about Wanda Diaz?AIt has Al
24、 to break down plastics.BIt is the model for “Trashwheel”.CIt has AI cameras to remove plastics.DIt is an updated version of “TrashwheeI”.11What message does Sandy Watemberg seem to convey?APeople should not use plastics anymore.BThe death of the river is unpreventable.CHumans living habits matter i
25、n river protection.DRiver protection has received the attention of all.Eating ultra-processed (超加工的)foods for more than 20 of your daily calorie intake every day can set you on the road to cognitive (认知的)decline, according to a new study. Previous studies have found they can raise the risk of having
26、 obesity, heart and circulation problems, diabetes and cancer. They may even shorten our lives. Now, the new study has revealed eating more ultra-processed foods may contribute to overall cognitive decline, including the areas of the brain involved in executive (决策的)functioning-the ability to proces
27、s information and make decisions.In fact, men and women who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a 28% faster rate of global cognitive decline and a 25% faster rate of executive function decline compared with people who ate the least amount of overly processed food, the new study found. “While in
28、need of further study and replication, the new results are quite convincing and emphasize the critical role for proper nutrition in preserving and promoting brain health and reducing risk for brain diseases as we get older, ” said Tanzi, a Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. He was not
29、 involved in the study.The study, presented on August 1 at the 2022 Alzheimers Association International Conference in San Diego, followed over 10, 000 Brazilians whose average age was 51 for up to 10 years. Just over half of the study participants were women.Cognitive testing, which included immedi
30、ate and delayed word recall, word recognition and verbal fluency were performed at the beginning and end of the study, and the participants were inquired about their diet. “In Brazil, ultra-processed foods make up 25% to 30% of the total calorie intake. We eat a lot of hamburgers, chocolate and whit
31、e bread. Its not very different, unfortunately, from many other western countries, “ said co-author Dr. Claudia Suemoto, an assistant professor.Ultra-processed foods are defined as “industrial formulations of food substances (oils, fats, sugars, starch, and protein isolates) that contain little or n
32、o whole foods and typically include flavorings, colorings and other chemical additives”, according to the study.12What is Tanzis attitude towards the new study?AObjective.BDoubtful.CAmbiguous.DDisapproving.13What can we know about the new study?AIts participants were over 50 years old.BIt followed t
33、he participants for a period of time.CIt proved men had a faster rate of cognitive decline than women.DIt first found ultra-processed foods could raise the risk of obesity.14What were the participants asked to do in the study?AEat their favorite foods.BIntroduce their daily routine.CEnhance their ve
34、rbal fluency.DTake a series of cognitive tests.15Which is the most suitable title for the text?AThe substances of ultra-processed foodsBThe appropriate intake of ultra-processed foodsCCognitive decline linked to ultra-processed foodsDUltra-processed foods causing executive functioning lossYoga has a
35、 well-deserved reputation for helping improve balance and flexibility and for inducing calm and relaxation. _16_ While you might not burn as many calories by practicing yoga as you would by running or doing some other high-intensity activities, yoga can still raise your heart rate and help build mus
36、cle. Heres more about how yoga is a complete body and mind workout.Reduce stress and reduce pounds. Yoga helps deal with stress. _17_ Yoga has an im- pact on the bodys stress response and reduces the production of chemicals linked to weight gain, such as cortisol (皮质醇), a stress hormone.Move well an
37、d eat well. _18_ Participants involved in yoga practice realize that they tend to notice not only the amount of food they eat, but also what type of foods they eat and the impact of eating those foods. They become aware of the effect of certain foods on their bodies during their yoga practice._19_ D
38、oing yoga long term not only can help people lose weight but also can strengthen cognitive skills to help keep it off. A multiyear study examines the possibility of yoga maintaining weight loss. Its findings suggest that yoga may help to improve long-term weight loss outcomes via improvements in dis
39、tress tolerance, self-compassion and a more positive mood.Yoga is a very reasonable form of exercise, but you have to choose the right type. A 2021 study found no difference in weight loss totals for participants practicing a gentle, restorative yoga versus a more vigorous type of yoga. _20_ Everybo
40、dy can benefit from a yoga practice.AMake weight loss last.BLearn about cognitive skills.CStudies show that high levels of cortisol can lead to an increase in fat.DSeveral studies have confirmed that doing yoga does raise cortisol levels.EYoga helps break old dietary habits and related unconscious p
41、atterns of behavior.FActually, the best yoga is the practice that fits for you-the one youll commit to.GBut as for weight loss, many people assume other types of exercise will benefit more.As the saying goes, “Interest is the seed of everything”. Since childhood, Cantero had been living with footbal
42、l that had a _ effect on her. She had always loved football as well as art, and fortunately she found a way to _ the two things.Lili Cantero prepared a new colorful show of her works to take to the World Cup in Qatar. The 29-year-old artist was famous for _ soccer shoes for stars. Her new artworks i
43、ncluded shoes and balls with pictures and designs. Many of them were _ by the Middle Eastern nation, Qatar, and especially its capital Doha brought her lots of _ ideas. The city welcomed national teams from the world to _ in the World Cup. Cantero _ sent a pair of shoes to Argentine star Lionel Mess
44、i. The shoes had fancy details with black and white image of the _ and his family. She didnt know if Messi would even receive the shoes. But _, she received a photo of Messi holding them. That marked a turning point in her_. Then her colorful designs _ other stars. She even met a famous former Brazi
45、lian star and gave him a pair of _ and a football showing a kiss his mother had given him after winning an award in 2005.In Qatar, Cantero planned to show eight footballs with designs that showed her _ for eight countries winning the World Cup, thinking that they were _ of the admiration of all. Fin
46、ally, the footballs were the centerpiece of the World Cup exhibition, while the boots were presented within three-dimensional _ looking like the stadiums that Qatar built for the World Cup.21AslightBlimitedCsignificantDtemporary22AcompareBexplainCinvestigateDconnect23AmakingBpaintingCpurchasingDdona
47、ting24AinspiredBcheckedCsponsoredDarranged25AnarrowBconventionalCnovelDliterary26AturnBcompeteCspeakDexplore27AstillBneverCoftenDever28AartistBjudgeCplayerDphotographer29Ain surpriseBin vainCon timeDon hand30AplanBcareerCteamDstadium31AconfusedBhurtCchangedDdrew32AsweatersBglassesCbootsDsocks33ArespectBinsuranceCdebtDcost34AawareBworthyCignorantDsuspicious35AmapsBrocksCmovementsDstructures阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Forbidden City, also _36_(refer) to as the Palace Museum in the modern days, is locate
