2023届辽宁省协作校高三下学期第一次模拟考试英语试题.docx

1、2023届辽宁省协作校高三下学期第一次模拟考试英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Meet Incredible Conservation Heroes Saving Wildlife from ExtinctionThese four conservationists are doing fantastic work to protect some highly threatened species in a world where many species are racing towards extinction.Elena BykovaIf not for the ef

2、forts of Elena Bykova, the saiga antelope (赛加羚羊) would have been extinct by now. As Executive Secretary of the Saiga Conservation Alliance, an international organization, Bykova works to save the antelope. Illegal hunting is the single biggest threat, and Bykova concentrates on raising public awaren

3、ess of the danger, finding alternative livelihood (生计) opportunities for local communities, and protecting saiga habitats.Anne SavageDr. Savage founds a conservation program to protect cotton-top tamarins (棉顶狨猴) She pioneers the development of new technologies to study the animal in the Colombian fo

4、rest. She also helps conduct a study that found only 7,500 individuals remained. As a result, the International Union for Conservation of Nature adjusted the classification of cotton tops from Endangered to Critically Endangered, bringing the species to more peoples notice.Jeanne TarrantFrogs are as

5、tonishingly diverse and beautiful for Dr. Tarrant. Over the years, she has helped put the spotlight on many highly threatened species of frogs that face extinction due to habitat loss, climate change, and hunts by their animal enemies. No wonder she is called the “Frog Lady” of South Africa!Marilyn

6、ConnellLiving only in the Mary River of Queensland, the Mary River turtle (龟)takes in oxygen in two ways. Being hunted by other wildlife is the Mary River turtles biggest threat. Connell and her team investigate the threats to the species and take measures to protect the eggs and newborns from being

7、 hunted, ensuring the species has a bright future.1What contribution does Elena Bykova make to protect the saiga antelope?AShe makes no efforts to protect the species.BShe punishes the behavior of illegal hunting.CShe establishes an international organization.DShe helps the locals change the means o

8、f making a living.2What made cotton-top tamarins get more public attention?AThe efforts made in the research.BThe change of their risk category.CThe development of new technologies.DThe foundation of the conservation program.3What endangers the survival of both frogs and the Mary River turtles?ALoss

9、 of their habitats.BTrouble in reproduction.CThreat from other wildlifeDAction of human beings.When Emanuel received an email from Professor Richard English at Queens University, who encouraged him to apply for a PhD in Politics in Belfast, it was a pinch-me moment Emanuel never thought would be pos

10、sible. After all, just a few short years ago, he was living on the streets, couch-surfing at friends houses and weeding gardens to make ends meet. Now, one of the worlds leading political academics was preparing to welcome him to Queens University over 4,000 miles away.Emanuel never knew who his fat

11、her was and his mom was mentally ill when she gave birth to him, so the hospital took him off her and he was unofficially adopted for the first few years of his life. What followed was a childhood with uncertainty as Emanuel was passed between the adoption system and family members.Through his high

12、school and community college years, he moved from house to house, living with friends at times and living on the streets at others.Determined to change all that despite his rocky start in life, Emanuel involved himself in school - doing everything he could to earn extra tuition (学费) money in his spa

13、re time. But getting accepted into university was scarcely possible because a person like him couldnt get a regular student loan.Fortunately, the government backed him, having created a policy allowing disadvantaged persons to access funding for higher education. He graduated from the University of

14、the West Indies with a 1st Class Honors degree and went on to do his Masters.Emanuel knows that his story could have been very different.“I discovered Professor Richard English online and sent him an email honestly, not thinking he would reply and to my surprise, he did. I applied for the highly com

15、petitive Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme in order to fund my research at Queens. When I was told I was successful, my whole world changed.”4What does the underlined word “pinch-me” in Paragraph I probably mean?AImaginary.BAnticipated.CUnbelievable.DEmbarrassing.5What happened to Emanuel in hi

16、s childhood?AHis father passed away early.BHe received great parental care.CHe was once adopted by his relatives.DHe lived with his friends now and then.6Which of the following can best describe Emanuel?ATough and strong-willed.BDetermined and talented.CEnthusiastic and generous.DHardworking and att

17、ractive.7What is the main idea the author wants to convey to us?AWell begun is half done.BNever judge by appearances.CMany hands make light work.DYou are the architect of your own life.The next time San Francisco residents stop a taxi, they may step into a car with no one behind the wheel. Driverles

18、s taxis are now allowed to come on the citys streets. On June 2, 2022, Cruise, a division of General Motors (GM), was approved to charge for rides in its self-driving cars, becoming the first company allowed to operate commercial driverless cars in a major US city.Though Cruise is regarding it as a

19、big win, its self-driving cars arent totally free to run on the streets of San Francisco as they please. Cruise vehicles will be limited to transporting passengers in less crowded areas of the city between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The speed limit is 30 mph. They are also not allowed to operate in heavy ra

20、in or fog. The rules are meant to reduce any injuries or accidents.Cruise plans to launch the service gradually with a team of just 30 cars. The first robotaxis will be improved versions of GMs Chevrolet Bolt. However, the company is seeking approval to get its custom-built Cruise Origin on public r

21、oads. The driverless electric vehicle has no wheels or pedals(踏板) and can attain highway speeds. The car consists mostly of a siting space, where passengers can face each other.Cruises ability to obtain the commercial permit to operate is a big step forward. However, the company still has to convinc

22、e passengers that its technology is safe. Many remain concerned about safety. A 2021 survey by the American Automobile Association found that 74 percent of Americans are afraid to ride in a self-driving vehicle.It remains to be seen how the new driverless taxi experiment will play out in San Francis

23、co. But based on the vast number of companies that are racing to develop self-driving vehicles and the tens of thousands of people on waitlists for robotaxi rides, the Cruise pioneering program is at least set for popularity, if not success.8What can we learn about the Cruises driverless ride servic

24、es?AThe services have turned out to be a great success.BThe services receive great support from the public.CThe services have run in some major cities of the USADThe services are limited to some regions of San Francisco.9What does the author describe in detail in paragraph 3?AThe feature of Cruise O

25、rigin.BThe future of self-driving cars.CThe original plan of the company.DThe new version of Chevrolet Bolt.10What is the attitude of most Americans towards the self-driving taxis?ADoubtful.BOpposed.CFavourable.DUnconcerned.11What can be the best title of the text?ACruise Offers Free Self-driving Ri

26、de ServicesBSelf-driving Cars Are Coming to San FranciscoCSelf-driving Vehicles Are Popular in Major CitiesDCompanies Begin to Charge for Rides in Self-driving CarsProfessional courses, such as Masters in International Business or MIB, have been taken by many students in the last two decades. They a

27、re choosing new-age unconventional courses that guarantee a better future. MIB is a specialized course that teaches the international business. There are solid reasons for so much popularity of MIB course.The course content and teaching methods of MIB differ from a normal MBA or Master of Business A

28、dministration. It has been designed with the objective of developing professionals with an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the international trade. The course offers various advantages over the conventional MBA degree course.The massive increase in the international business and foreign trad

29、e gives excellent job prospects to the new generation. Acquiring a degree of MIB offers outstanding growth of job opportunities. Those who want to pursue in the field of marketing also have a good future after completing the degree from a MIB college with a good reputation. Big multinational organiz

30、ations look for talented people who can handle the job of International Marketing Manage, and people with MIB degrees are preferred. The job needs an in-depth understanding of the overseas markets, because it is the strategic post from the aspect of companys international business growth.Since busin

31、ess finance and economics are covered at length in the courses of MIB, students have great job offers in the field of finance as well. Typically, organizations offer the position of international finance controllers to those who complete MIB with the specialization of finance. The specialization cov

32、ers aspects of international taxes, accounts, budgeting and so on. People in this field are well-paid, and growth prospects are unlimited. After completing degree course from a reputed MIB college, there is a good opportunity in the banking and finance field as well. International banks appoint peop

33、le who have an excellent grasp over the international banking policies, currency exchange, and international policies. Thus, MIB is the golden key to success with brilliant job opportunities in national and multinational areas.12How is the second paragraph mainly developed?ABy analyzing causes.BBy p

34、roving definition.CBy making comparisons.DBy providing examples.13Why do more and more people intend to acquire a degree of MIB?AIt is required in the colleges.BIt contributes to great job offers.CIt appeals to most of the graduates.DIt helps to start up ones own business.14What can we learn from th

35、e last paragraph?APeople earn more in business field than in finance field.BThe international finance controller is a high-quality job.CMIB holders are more promising in all careers than others.DInternational banks only accept employees from MIB colleges.15Whats the writers purpose of writing this a

36、rticle?ATo predict the future trend of the MIB course.BTo describe the development of the MIB course.CTo promote the professional MIB course worldwide.DTo explain why the MIB course is gaining popularity.二、七选五Chinese people may not be that familiar with sports tourism, but it is one of the fastest g

37、rowing parts of tourism, because an increasing number of people are expressing their curiosity in sports events during their trips even if sports are not the key reason of their travel._16_Sports tourism refers to tourism involving participation in or watching sports events and staying in an environ

38、ment different from the usual tourist hotels or resorts._17_At that time, people traveled to Olympia to watch or participate in Olympic races. Modern sports tourism, on the other hand, surfaced in the 1990s._18_There is also a lack of research to study its true potential. However, given that Chinese

39、 authorities attach great importance to peoples health, sports tourism, in many ways, can meet peoples demand for both leisure and physical activity.Rural tourism, one kind of sports tourism, which consists of fishing, hiking, horse riding and other outdoor activities, is expanding quickly. This for

40、m of tourism has been attracting many tourists._19_ Sports tourism is a booming industry today, with an annual growth rate of about 15 percent globally._20_The rapid growth of sports tourism will help meet peoples leisure needs and boost the high-quality development in China.AIt plays a vital role i

41、n rural construction.BPeople are paying more attention to safety in travel.CBut sports tourism is still an emerging area in China.DHowever, this area has long drawn peoples attention in China.EThe origin of sports tourism can be traced back to Ancient Greece.FIn China, however, the growth rate is 30

42、-40 percent despite a slow start.GMarathons, hiking, cycling and camping fall in the area of sports tourism.三、完形填空My friendship with the students in a primary school in Uganda started on a shaky ground. The _21_of not being understood was hidden within, for they spoke a language different from that

43、of mine and mine too fell on _22_ears.I greeted them with a broad smile, and they replied with ice cold_23_when I spoke further. A _24_ echoed in my mind: you must live through it to get to them. So I gave it another try. I spoke _25_English with hand gestures and a bit of dancing. If all failed, th

44、e smile would _26_Soon we picked up and then the _27_of the learners came into play. At the mention of a name, reddish cheeks and shaking voices were the response I got. I decided to_28_a desk with a team each day during group work to get closer. After school, I _29_them home._30_, we became friends

45、. They were eve aware of my favorite fruit, avocado (牛油果) . If I didnt get one on my desk, it would _31_ me wherever I was. My slippers were _32_.One night I left them out as no one could steal a pair of slippers in that state. The next morning, I was ready to drag my slippers on as usual and I was

46、surprised they had been _33_.Wow! The little things we do for each other bring us great joy and _34_. We dont have a proper spoken language, but we are fluent in the language of _35_.21AangerBfearCdesireDbelief22AsharpBallCdeafDlong23AagreementBblameCcommentDsilence24AreminderBdoubtCconfusionDrelief

47、25AsimpleBofficialCacademicDunusual26Aturn upBbreak offCtake overDfade away27AshynessBlazinessClonelinessDcalmness28AclearBshareCsearchDexchange29ApreventedBforcedCallowedDaccompanied30ASuddenlyBObviouslyCAccidentallyDGradually31AmissBfindCrefuseDleave32Acarried outBput outCmade outDworn out33ApackedBcleanedCrepairedDabandoned34AfreedomBwarmthCchanceDchallenge35AsympathyBadmirationCfriendshipDconfidence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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Perhaps knitting our brows, setting our jaws, and narrowing our eyes into a serious, focus