1、2023届东北三省三校高三下学期第二次联合模拟考试英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解From page-turning thrillers to comic novelshere are our picks of the hot lest new books for a great escape.To Paradise by Hanya YanagiharaA fragile, wealthy young man looks for love in the 19th century New York filled with discrimination.The great p
2、ower of this remarkable novel is driven by Yanagiharas understanding of the aching desire to protect those we love.Companion Piece by Ali SmithComing on the heels of Smiths seasonal quartet(四重奏), Companion Piece boldly captures the spirit of the times, our pandemic-infected world, describing a broad
3、er story about loneliness, sadness, isolation, and freedom.Amy & Lan by Sadie JonesA special childs eye view of an experiment in living, in which city families join hands to setup a rural farm, deep in English villages. The kids alteratively describe their lives over several years, focusing as much
4、on the animals as on the people.Homesickness by Colin BarrettIts been eight years since the prize-winning Young Skins, but this second short-story collection is worth the wait. Shocking and slow-burning, eight character-driven tales of misadventures are written with a casual grace, each showcasing B
5、arretts unique black humor.Im Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca WaitToxic mothers, absent fathers, angry sisters, and mad brothersthis sharp, wise comedy is full of ups and downs and severe mental health realities, describing in great accuracy and detail the process of a breakdown and how it impact
6、s the individual family member.1Which of the following describes the life in the countryside?ACompanion Piece.BAmy & Lan.CHomesickness.DIm Sorry You Feel Thai Way.2What can we learn from the passage?ATo Paradise contains a story set in 19th century Britain.BHomesickness is a collection of short stor
7、ies in a darkly funny style.CCompanion Piece is are present alive of Ali Smiths seasonal quartet.DIm Sorry You Feel That Way concerns emotional breakdowns among friends.3Where does the text probably come from?AA textbook.BA report.CA magazine.DAn announcement.A teenager has created “the entire known
8、 universe” in the popular computer game Mine craft over the course of two months. In the games creative mode, players can build structures using blocks.Eighteen-year-old Christopher Slayton started by building the Earth. He used a globe to measure the exact location of every continent lo perfectly c
9、opy the planet. He went on to build planets, stars, galaxies and space gas.In a video, Slayton explained that he started skydiving so he could see the planet from a different perspective, before using mathematical concepts to make sure that the universe was made to an accurate scale. In order to fit
10、 all of the planets in the universe into the simulation(模拟), every planet would need to be 700,000 times smaller.Eventually, Slayton was working on structures that are much larger than the Earth, like the sun. He used the brightest blocks in the game to build the star, adding solar flares(光) to make
11、 it “feel alive”. Building even larger structuressuch as the Pillars of Creation, elephant trunks of interstellar gas and dust in the Eagle Nebulatook Slayton two days to simply make the colors accurate, before painting the stars and their shine in the background.Many other impressive builds have be
12、en made in Mine craft. In 2020, a player created a life-size recreation of the Earth, bypassing the games built-in height limit to recreate Mount Everest and the Grand Canyon at their full scale.The game is also a powerful learning tool for geography, history and even finance. “Mine craft exposes ch
13、ildren to complicated financial systems,” Teacher Gaming co-founder Joel Levin told The Independent. “Perhaps the most effective experiences come from having teachers get out of the way and letting the students play on their own. With a bit of coaching, this type of experience can lead to amazing co
14、nversations about digital citizenship, online identity and responsibility,” Levin said.4What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?AGetting the scale right.BMeasuring the continents.CFitting the planets in.DLaunching skydiving.5Which of the following best describes Slaytons recreating the universe?A
15、Risky.BPainstaking.CCooperative.DInteractive.6What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AConversations should happen before kids play Mine e raft.BQuestions of online identity will arise after kids play Mine craft.CLevin coaches his students about how to build universe models.DMine craft can be a
16、n educational experience even if children play it alone.7Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?AMine craft, a Good Learning ToolBMine craft, a Model of the UniverseCImpressive Builds Made in Mine craftDA Teen Recreates the Universe in Mine craftWith new technologies such as art
17、ificial intelligence and big data, smart agriculture is expected to bring about essential changes to traditional agriculture in China.Shi Yun, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, said China would realize fully mechanized, automated, and digital agriculture through developin
18、g precision agricultural technologies.Precision agriculture is an agricultural management system aimed at optimizing inputs to achieve the most economic and environmental benefits, using technologies in eluding remote sensing and satellite navigation. Precision agriculture is able to bring down labo
19、r costs, save water, fertilizers(肥料) and pesticides, and reduce unnecessary decision-making errors. So far, demonstration bases for smart agriculture have been built in 13 areas including Beijing, Heilongjiang province and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.Precision irrigationfor instance, drip i
20、rrigation(滴流灌溉)can greatly decrease costs and increase the efficiency of water and fertilizer use. By increasing soil temperature, storing water, and controlling diseases, the technique has improved water and fertilizer use. Meanwhile, it has improved cotton quality and increased cotton production i
21、n Xinjiang.“Other technologies for precision agriculture such as plant protection drones(无人机) and harvesting robots can also save resources and costs, increasing farmers incomes and reducing their economic losses caused by natural disasters,” Shi said. Drones can automatically generate routes by acc
22、essing high-definition farmland maps, fly and spray accurately, and provide standardized agricultural services. However, the development of precision agriculture still faces challenges and falls behind developed countries. Some core equipment and techniques, such as parts of agricultural sensors, st
23、ill rely on imports, and big shortages remain in smart agriculture technicians. Besides, more financial support is needed to comprehensively promote smart agriculture nationwide. Since artificial intelligence and robotics have been applied in China for a relatively short time, it is necessary to ope
24、n up a modern path with Chinese characteristics based on local conditions.8What are the benefits of precision agriculture?AImproving the environment and saving fertilizers.BBringing down labor costs and avoiding mistakes.CIncreasing efficiency and removing some diseases.DGenerating farmland maps and
25、 providing services.9What does the underlined word “optimizing” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?AGetting something done conveniently.BHolding a positive attitude to something.CMakings one thing as effective as possible.DEmploying a traditional way to do something.10How can precision agriculture be deve
26、loped properly?AImporting equipment from some developed countries.BWorking out ways to suit local conditions in different areas.CUsing artificial intelligence and robotics to develop modern cities.DSeeking financial support abroad to improve the production of crops.11What can we learn from the passa
27、ge?ASmart agriculture has replaced traditional agriculture.BArtificial intelligence depends on plant pro lection drones.CPrecision agriculture helps boost agricultural modernization.DDemonstration bases for smart agriculture have been built throughout China.On the eve of this weeks rail strikes, it
28、was reported that the industry bosses are planning to weed out paper train tickets and close almost 1,000 station ticket offices in England. The transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has made no secret of his desire to see costs saved in this way. Some stations sell only a handful of tickets each week
29、and the vast majority of transactions(交易) have moved online.In the name of cost-cutting, station ticket offices are likely to follow the telephone booth on the comer and become memory. For those who have grown used to the benefits of organizing travel via smartphones, there will be little to feel so
30、rry for. But for people without online access or skillswho tend to be older, poorer, and more fragile-another social barrier will have been built.From medical appointments to payment apps for parking, more and more key services are now delivered digitally. As this revolution takes place, the interes
31、ts of a significant minority are being ignored to some extent. In the case of health and social care, for example, it will often be those most in need of assistance who are least able to employ electronic devices.The debate over ticket offices offers an opportunity to reflect more broadly on the inc
32、reasing role of technology in our social landscape. The unavoidable trend towards technology is predictable, but its possible consequences need to be managed with more care. With the expanding range and increasing complexity of digital requirements, the aged are gradually withdrawing from increasing
33、 social services in their lives. Ros Altmann, the former pensions minister, recently wrote of being contacted by an elderly woman who no longer drives to her local park, because she cannot download the car parking app required.Much more needs to be invested in helping gain easy online access. Altern
34、ative offline options must be maintained for important services. Contactable telephone numbers of relevant staff should always be available. These will cost more. But that is the price of digital transformation.12Why are the station ticket offices in England planned for closure?ATo cut down some exp
35、enses.BTo minimize the use of public transportation.CTo increase related job opportunities.DTo make changes to the paper train tickets.13Why does the author mention “the telephone booth” in Paragraph 2?ATo indicate ticket office s will become a thing of the past.BTo miss the old memories when teleph
36、one booths were in use.CTo show tick el offices are more fashionable than telephone booths.DTo describe the negative impact of telephone booths on ticket offices.14Which of the following suggestions is NOT mentioned about digital transformation?ANecessary phone services.BMore diverse online services
37、.CMore convenient online access.DAlternative of l line transactions.15What is the passage mainly about?AThe importance and classification of digital services.BThe views and attitudes of the elderly towards technology.CThe advantages and shortcomings of station ticket offices.DThe division and inconv
38、enience caused by digital transformation.二、七选五Heart disease is a growing problem. According to the International Journal of Molecular Science, heart disease is the number one leading cause of death in western countries and represents 30%of all deaths in the world._16_, like genetics, age, the amount
39、 of movement you get on a daily basis, and your diet, with many researchers believing that diet is the most crucial way to prevent these diseases. But how exactly do food and your daily diet impact your heart health and risk of disease?_17_The American Heart Association (AHA) recently released its m
40、ost up-to-date list of guidelines for maintaining a healthy heart. The guidelines clearly state that in order to help reduce your risk of heart disease, it is important to limit your consumption of heavily salted foods, foods and drinks with added sugar, ultra-processed foods, and alcohol._18_and ha
41、s found that a “poor-quality” diet, which is one that consists of the foods mentioned above and is also low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, can significantly increase your chances of cardiovascular(心血管) disease.At the same time, the AHAs guidelines also include helpful tips for eating patte
42、rns that have a positive effect on your heart as well. They suggest eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and choosing healthy, lean sources of protein._19_.At the end of the day, the research seems to agree that lowering your risk for heart disease is a combined effort._20_but i
43、nstead can be significantly reduced with a balanced diet that follows many of the suggested guidelines.AHere are some beneficial eating habits for your heartBYour risk of heart disease has many contributing factorsCIt cant be solved with just one specific food or nutrientDThis goal can only be achie
44、ved by healthy and regular eatingEThese pattern can significantly help decrease your risk for heart diseaseFThe Journal of the American College of Cardiology states similar guidelinesGRead on to learn what the research says about eating habits contributing to heart disease三、完形填空He, handsome and attr
45、active though small, is 73 this year, but looks much younger than he actually is. My mom got the_21_from my grandpa. And thank God so did. You can never imagine how genuinely _22_and fascinating he could be. My grandpa absolutely leads a _23_life of old age, unlike other retired elderly people just
46、walking with their pet birds, or _24_time at home as couch potatoes do.He takes to cooking tasty cuisine, singing Karaoke, collecting antiques, and experiencing brand new dimensions of cultures. “Stopping lo smell the roses and passing on the happiness is a _25_factor of peoples happy life,” he alwa
47、ys _26_his peers.“He is always doing everything with his_27_ so cool and enviable!” my grandpas friends remarked. They also_28_my grandpa for his blog where he writes much,_29_his distinct opinion of life. One night his blog caught my eye. There was a_30_, at the very beginning, of him hugging my gr
48、andma with fireworks blooming on Times Square last Valentines Day. “People say reality_31_and fantasy begins when the fireworks display starts, but for me both_32_a great deal. I take g real joy in everyday life_33_I can hold the hands of my love,” he said beneath the photo.I couldnt believe those were from my grandpa, I mean, from a 73-year-old person. Now I finally see the true meaning of the saying that _3
