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1、2023届江西省新余市高三第二次模拟考试英语试题学校:姓名:班级:考号:一、未知Books for ChildrenSpill the BeansAuthor: Sarah MlynowskiMy brother Jonahs dream has come true. We have finally landed in his favorite fairytale: Jack and the Beanstalk! Its a lot of fun meeting Jack. But then we accidentally mess up his story, which means Jack
2、 cant climb up the magic beanstalk to find the giants(巨人的)riches. It,s time to take matters into our own hands.Seeing RedAuthoi*: Sarah MlynowskiOver the river and through the woods, to grandmothers house we go! Abby and Jonah are off (o visit (heir grandmother, who knows all about fairy tales. But
3、things go wrong when they wind (蜿蜒而行)up in the classic fairytale of Little Red Rid ng Hood. Will they escape from the big bad wolf in time?Hearts of IceAuthor: Adi RuleEvangeline has been lonely her whole life. Her mother rarely lets her play outside, especially not when its snowing. On her birthday
4、, Evangeline finds her window has blown open, and her room is full of snow. Theres a message written in the frost. One word: HELP. Evangeline learns that she has a sister, a twin, in fact. They were both born in another world一a land of snow and music and ancient magic. Now, someone is calling Evange
5、line back, and will stop at nothing to attract her into the magical place where danger waits.1. What does Jonah do in Spill the Beans?A. He plays a trick on Jack as a giant.B. He dresses up as Jack to cheat the giant.C. He goes into a far y tale and meets Jack.D. He gives Jack a Io( of priceless tre
6、asures.2. What happens to Abby and Jonah on their visit to grandmothers?A. They fall into the river.B. They meet a big bad wolf.C. They get lost in the woods.D. They cant find their storybook.3. Where will Evangeline go in Hearts of Ice?A. The world where she was bom.B. The country where it never sn
7、ows.C. The house where her mother lives.D. The place where her sister has been to.1 have been addicted to books since I was born. I cant remember a time when I didnt read: It was almost like breathing to me. My fictional worlds took me to all the places I needed to go and I experienced everything in
8、directly.My falher was in the military service when I was a child, so we moved every two years, but we insisted on going to bookshops wherever we lived. He would take me to the nearest bookshop every Saturday morning and wait patiently while I browsed(随便看看)一after all, the choosing of a new book is s
9、omething that cannot be rushed. And so started my lifelong love affair with bookshops.One day I was thinking up the setting for How to Find Love in a tiny bookshop when a feeling of calm, contentment, and excitement came over me. It was a feeling of perfect happiness. Thal was my lighi bulb moment:
10、My book would be set in a bookshop, and I could explore what books meant to each of my characters and how they had shaped their lives.The book isnt just about discovering romantic love. Its about finding the love of books: something that can sustain you throughout your life, and provide escape, ente
11、rtainment, education, comfort, wonder. And, as 1 learned from my own father, its a love you can share with everyone. There is nothing more satisfying than sharing something you have read with someone else, knowing they will love it as much as you do.But if we are to keep bookshops alive, we need to
12、use them, and to encourage the next generation to make them apart of their life and view bookshops as a treat, a pleasure, an adventure, a gateway, so they become something wc cant live without. Thus my challenge to you, fellow readers, is to go to your local bookshops as often as possible and come
13、out with something that might change your life.4. Which word best describes the authors relationship with bookshops as a child?A. Distant.B. Casual.C. Inseparable. D. Cooperative.5. What does the underlined part light bulb momenl“ in paragraph 3mean?A. A moment of relief.B. A moment of depression.C.
14、 A moment of sudden shock.D. A moment of sudden inspiration.6. What might the book How to Find Love talk about?A. How books affect peoples lives.B. Romantic stories of the author parents.C. How bookshops become popular.D. T ouching stories between father anddaughter.7. What does the author call on r
15、eaders to do?A. Purchase her books.B. Frequent bookshops.C. Share books with others.D. Sponsor local bookshops.Smaller than African savanna elephants, forest elephants feed on grass, leaves and fruit. The rainforests of Gabon are one of the last strongholds for forest elephants, whose numbers have s
16、uffered a dramatic decline in recent decades because of hunting.Despite being remote and relatively untouched by people, Lope National Park and its elephants appear to be in trouble. The fruity yield(产量)of many species of trees at the park continues (o fall, which seems (o be causing forest elephant
17、s to go hungry. Because certain tree species depend on (he animals to survive, (he struggles of the elephant population could jeopardize the long-terni sustainability of the forest.Known as an Omphalocarpum procerum, the tree is dotted with doughnut-shaped fmit growing out of its trunk. The fruit ha
18、s a tough shell that makes it distasteful for every animal species except elephants. The tree relies on elephants to disperse(传播)seeds through their dung(粪)and grows stronger in elephant-populated areas. The tree is rarely found where elephants no longer live. The elephants, in (urn, depend on the h
19、ighly nutritious fruit for their diet.A 32-year survey recorded an 81 percent decline in the availability of the fruits that elephants eat. Examining Lopves weather data fbr the previous three decades, researchers found that the average nighttime temperature had increased by about 1.5 degrees. The a
20、mount of rainfall also had decreased significantly. Climate change was making Lope hotter and drier. Researchers think this is (he most credible theory as to why fruit has been declining.They also found that, on average, the body condition of forest elephants had declined by a pronounced 11 percent
21、from 2008 to 2018. The scarcity of fruit in Lope was the likeliest explanation. The lack of fruit makes it harder for elephants to get the nutrition they need. Lopes elephants try to make up fbr the fruit shortage by suddenly entering peoples gardens in the middle of the night.At Lope National Park,
22、 scientists now are investigating whether climate change is changing the elephants, diet. As they continue their research, they thought: Could the fraying of the ancient bond between trees and elephants in a place as pristine as Lope be a forewarning?8. What does the underlined word jeopardize“ in p
23、aragraph 2 probably mean?A. Endanger.B. Promote.C. Achieve.D. Ensure.9. What is the purpose of paragraph 3?A. lb state the effect of habitat loss on elephants.B. To prove the importance of the species diversity.C. To present the gradual process of forest decline.D. To show the close relationship bet
24、ween (he tree and elephants.10. What makes fruits in Lope less available to elephants?A. Frequent heavy rainfall.B. The lack of fruit growers.C. Inappropriate tree cutting.D. The threat of climate change.11. How do Lopes elephants deal with the fruit shortage?A. They visit humans gardens fbr food.B.
25、 They (ravel farther (o search fbr fruit trees.C. They start to eat other highly nutritious plants.D. They carry fruit seeds to elephant-populated areas.二、阅读理解People are looking to make meaning after the global pandemic. And one way that some of us do this is to credit coincidences the unexpected co
26、ncurrence (同时发生)of events with helping to find jobs, friends and spouses, make significant career decisions and relieve pains. Scholars disagree on the cause of coincidences. Some say they arc random and due to probability. Others see God or spiritual forces at work. Still others say its our subcons
27、cious making connections. No matter the cause, people who study coincidences say that paying altention to these moments may help us, especially in times of stress.Studies show that noticing coincidences may help boost both the effectiveness of psychotherapy and mental well-being. Michael Schauch, 42
28、, an investment-portfolio manager in Squamish, British Columbia, who is an avid mountaineer, lost his best friend Brent last year. A few months later, Mr. Schauch climbed a mountain he and Brent often scaled together. At the summit, Mr. Schauch (bund hundreds of ladybugs. When he climbed a different
29、 mountain on the anniversary of Brents death, he saw a ladybug a she started up each new section of the rock face. knew at once that it was Brent, and that he was still there with me, as if to say: u Youve got this, Mike. Keep going!” he says.Coincidences can make the world feel like it makes good s
30、ense, says David B. Yaden, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School. Varieties of spiritual experiences show a correlation (关联)between coincidences and an increase in positive emotions, better personal relationships and a greater sense of meaning in life. Coincidences are more l
31、ikely to happen to certain people. kPeople who are troubled by distress and searching for signs: are more likely to experience coincidences,says Bernard Beitman, a psychiatrist and a coincidence researcher. If youd like to enhance your ability to notice coincidences, there arc several strategies, sa
32、ys Lisa Miller, a clinical psychologist: Be open to them. Write them down. Talk about them with others. t4We really need this deep inner wisdom.M she says. 12. What can we learn about coincidences from paragraph 1 ?A. They happen as expected.B. They provide guidance or relief.C. They activate subcon
33、scious mind.D. They contribute to invisible forces.13. Why does the author mention Michael Schalchs story?A. To clarify the cause of coincidences. B. To offer a method of coping with grief. C. To show the comforting effect of coincidences. D. To present a solid friendship between two climbers. 14. W
34、hat can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Lucky people tend to be surprised by coincidences.B. The less we cultivate coincidences, the more likely they happen.C. Coincidences mean more to our daily lives than the surface.D. Coincidences can help us relieve sadness and tighten connections. 15. What
35、 is the passage mainly about?A. The meaningful moments in life.B. The hidden power of coincidences.C. The various opinions on coincidences.D. The strategies for noticing coincidences.三、七选五Ways to Come Back Ready for Work After a VacationYou finally took a break from work and went on a well-deserved
36、vacation. 16.But, going back to work is unavoidable. The following are some tips that may make your transition smoother.17 . Everyone needs some time to gel back into quantities of things. If you can,take a day or two to relax and recover before heading back into the office.Ease your way back into w
37、ork. Take some time to plan out your day. Make a to-do list with everything you know you need to do and prioritize (确定优先顺序)whal needs to be done. Focus on doing what you know how to do and what requires the least amount of time.18 Remember, youre taking one step at a time.Go to work with a new set o
38、f eyes. Maybe you were frustrated with a task before you went on vacation because you couldnt make it work. After being away from it for a while, you can look at it differently and offer a new perspective. 19Take breaks during the day. 20. Dont let guilt force you into believing thatyou have to work
39、 yourself into the ground because you were away. Be kind to yourself. Take about a five- or ten-minute break every three hours to relax.A. Starting with small tasks can boost your confidenceB. Day breaks arc helpful to people with work pressureC. Dont go back to work right after your vacations overD
40、. Sometimes you just need time away to restart your workE. New tasks can be handled more effectively and smoothlyF. Days of relaxation have you wishing that it would never endG. Going into full work without any breaks would make you exhausted四、未知From the age of 13,1 always received a bunch of sunflo
41、wers as a birthday gift. With no card or note, I who sent me the flowers. After a while, I discovering thesenders and just delighted in the beauty and of them. But I never stoppedthe giver. As a teenager, I imagined that it might be a who had noticed andloved me.1 had even been someone wonderful but
42、 too to make knownhis name.When I was 17. a boy my heart. One morning when I awoke, I saw a onmy mirror in red lipstick: If we let sadness go, happiness will surely come to you. And I the quotation where my mother had written it my heart healed. When I finallywiped it away, my mother knew everything
43、 was all right again.One month before my high-school graduation, my father died of a heart attack. I became completely uninterested in everything, even my graduation ceremony. But my mother, in the midst of her own, would not let me any of those things. The day before myfather died, my mother and I
44、had gone shopping for a dress and a spectacular one formy ceremony, which made me feel like a princess, but it was the wrong size. When my father died the next day, I forgot about the.My mother didnt. The day before the ceremony, I noticed that dressin the size,lying over the sofa. It was presented
45、to meI didnt whether 1 had a new dress or not.But my mother did.My mother died ten days after I got married. I was 22. That was (he year the sunflowers coming.21.A. recommendedB. believedC. wonderedD. prayed22.A. gave upB. held backC. came acrossD. discussed about23.A. secret.B. identityC. addressD.
46、 favour24.A. perfumeB. shapeC. prizeD. appearance25.A. protectingB. missingC. supportingD. guessing26.A. friendB. boyC. ownerD. neighbor27.A. publiclyB. secretlyC. desperatelyD. hesitantly28.A. deciding onB. hoping forC. dreaming aboutD. searching for29.A. shyB. excitedC. depressedD. sorry30.A. touc
47、hedB. comfortedC. brokeD. understood31.A. e-mailB. letterC. noticeD. message32.A. postedB. wroteC. readD. left33.A. untilB. beforeC. afterD. when34.A. delightB. comfortC. griefD. relief35.A. operateB. attendC. createD. skip36.A. foundB. boughtC. choseD. purchased37.A.sunflowerB.dressC.attackD.giver3
48、8.A.smallerB.largerC.wrongD.right39.A.wonderB.believec.careD.know40.A.continuedB.stoppedc.admiliedD.allowed五、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。Up to now, the two episodes of Three Bodies released 41 (gain) more than 100 million views on the website. The latest animated(动画的)version of Chinas award-winning sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem has become a quick hit