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1、河南省信阳高级中学2023届高三年级二轮复习滚动测试1英语试题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上 将该项涂黑。Monthly educational subscription boxes for students can be a great way to develop an interest in a particular subject. If you want to learn something at home while having fun, yo
2、u can have educational subscription boxes delivered monthly straight to your house.Spangler BoxesSpangler Boxes feature a range of hands-on scientific experiments designed by Steve Spangler,who previously hosted a popular science education program on News for Kids Projects focus on STEMscience,techn
3、ologyzengineering and math Examples of projects include exploring lava （岩浆）science, the sound waves, and physical laws.Finders Seekers BoxesAfter receiving a Finders Seekers Box, youll explore characters of a new citymystery.Each every month while solving puzzles. Think of a Finders Seekers Box as a
4、n escape room challenge that takes place in your living room. Clues and online research tools are available to help in case you get stuck solving the mystery.Each puzzle takes approximately two to four hours to complete.Creation BoxesCreation Boxes teach students electronics, digital tips and high-l
5、evel problem-solving. Each box teaches a lesson and is progressively more challenging. A sampling of the projects includes a mood lamp, an electronic memory game, and a distance detector using an ultrasonic sensor （超声 传感器）.Kiwi Doodle BoxesKiwi Doodle Boxes are among the most popular boxes on the ma
6、rket. They feature a variety of themes customized to students aged from 8 to 18 and focus on art and design with projects such as a felt botanic garden,an artificial leather sample set, and a handmade soap. These projects introduce students to new crafting materials and techniques and all craft supp
7、lies are included in the box.21. What did Steve Spangler use to be?A.AB.AnC.AD.AnB.AnC.AD.Anor. C.A TV host.D.An engineer.22. Which of the following is included in Finders Seekers Boxes?A.FeaturesB.Onlinees.B.Online instructions.C.HistoricalD.Escapees.D.Escape room challenges.23.If you are intereste
8、d in handicraft art, which box would you subscribe?B.Spanglern Boxes.B.Spangler Boxes.C.FindersD.Kiwirs Boxes.D.Kiwi Doodle Boxes.BAs a child growing up in a suburban town in the Northeast of the United States, the arrival of spring had little meaning for me.Sure,we had a week long spring vocation f
9、rom school, but the key word there was vacation,not spring.For the kids in my neighborhood,the arrival of spring was a non-event. There were two important seasons:winter,when we could go skating and sledding or build snow forts, a nd summer,when we could finally make proper use of the beach about 10
10、0 meter east of my family home. Spring and autumn were just technical details, weeks and weeks of waiting for the good times return.Admittedly,spring later developed it sown attractions for meIn the spring a young mansfancy turns to thoughts of love, as the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson notedhowever,it
11、was not spring itself, but the other stuff that got my attention.spring. never thought much at all about spring. and then I arrived in China. I had been in Beijingignored.Asideree months when my first Spring Festival rolled aroundzand it could hardly be ignored.Aside from the random bursts of firewo
12、rks at any time day or night,what stood out most for me was that the capital seemed to be empty.It was as though the crowds and streams of cars and trucks commonly seen in the capital had all gone into hiding. My puzzlement cleared up when I returned to work. My colleagues explained that Chinese tra
13、ditionally travel, if necessary, to visit their families during Spring Festival,and that many Beijingers were not natives of the capital.I also got my first knowledge of something about Spring Festival that never ceases to amaze me. Regardless of when the holiday is set to begin,there is an almost i
14、mmediate and sudden change for the better in the weather. Spring really does arrive.year.Butbegin to figure out how the ancient Chinese could create a system for the millennia that would almost always accurately predict when the season would shift year after year.But they did.24. What did the author
15、 think of spring as a child2A.Eventful.B.Hopeful B.HopefulC. Dull.D. Trilling.25. What can we learn from the passage?A. The author never had a spring vacation before he came to China.B. Spring to the author is a season when he could do nothing.C. Empty streets and random bursts of fireworks upset th
16、e author.D. Spring Festival tends to indicate the coming of Spring.26.What the authors attitude towards Chinas traditional culture?A. Doubtful.B.Admirable.B.Admirable.C.Objective.C.Objective. D.Confused. 27. Which of the following can be the best title?A.Springtimea season of waitingB.Springtimea se
17、ason of senses awakening C.Spring Festivala time of celebrating D.Spring Festivala time of lonelinessCLiving in a city is a well-known risk factor for developing a mental disorder, while living close to nature is largely beneficial for mental health and the brain. A central brain region, the amygdal
18、a （大脑杏仁核）involved in stress processing, has been shown to be less activated during stress in people living in rural areas, compared to those who live in cities, hinting at the potential benefits of nature. But so far the hen-and-egg problem could not be resolved, namely whether nature actually cause
19、d the effects in the brain or whether the particular individuals chose to live in rural or urban regions, says Sonja Sudimac.To achieve causal evidence, the researchers from the group examined brain activity in regions involved in stress processing in 63 healthy volunteers before and after a one-hou
20、r walk in02/9Grunewald forest or a shopping street with traffic in Berlin The results revealed that activity in the amygdala decreased after the walk in nature suggesting that nature elicits beneficial effects on brain regions related to stress.The results support the previously assumed positive rel
21、ationship between nature and brain health, but this is the first study to prove the causal link. Interestingly, the brain activity after the urban walk in these regions remained stable and showed no increases, which argues against a commonly held view that urban exposure causes additional stress, ex
22、plains Simone Kuhn, head of the group.The authors show that nature has a positive impact on brain regions involved in stress processing and that it can already be observed after a one-hour walk. This contributes to the understanding of how our physical living environment affects brain and mental hea
23、lth. Even a short exposure to nature decreases amygdala activity, suggesting that a walk in nature could serve as a preventive measure against developing mental health problems and reducing the potentially disadvantageous impact of the city on the brain.In order to investigate beneficial effects of
24、nature in different populations and age groups,the researchers are currently working on a study examining how one-hour walk in natural versus urban environments impacts stress in mothers and their babies.28 .What does the hen-and-egg problem mean by Sonja Sudimac?A.Its hard to clarify the impact of
25、living environment on mental health.B.People in cities tend to have a higher risk of mental problems.C.lts unnecessary to work out the complex issue of stress and health.D.Living in rural areas actually affects brain activity.29 .How did researchers collect evidence for the study?A.By quoting author
26、itative experts.B.By interviewing healthy volunteers.C.By researching on a previous theory.D.By comparing volunteers amygdala activities.30 .What contribution did Simone Kuhn and his team mainly make?A. Confirming the assumption of natures benefits to brain health.B.Supporting a commonly held view o
27、f urban exposure.C.Revealing the link between age and mental health.0.Identifying the causes of mental health problems.31 .What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A.Benefits of a regular walk in nature.B.The focus of the follow-up research C.An appeal for living in urban regions. 0.Natures p
28、ositive effects on women and children.DSearch toxic parents,and youll find more than 38, 000 posts, largely urging young adults to cut ties with their families. The idea is to safeguard ones mental health from abusive parents.However, as a psychoanalyst （精神分析学家），Ive seen that trend in recent years b
29、ecome a way to manage conflicts in the family,and I have seen the severe impacts estrangement （疏远）has on both sides of the divide. This is a self-help trend that creates much harm.“Cancelingyour parent can be seen as an extension of a cultural trend aimed at correcting imbalances in power and system
30、ic inequality. Todays social justice values respond to thisreality,calling on us to criticize oppressive and harmful figures and to gain power for those who have been powerless. But when adult children use the most effective tool they have - themselves -to gain a sense of security and ban their pare
31、nts from their lives,the roles are simply switched, and the pain only deepens.Often, what I see in my practice are cases of family conflict mismanaged, power dynamics turned upside down rather than negotiated. I see the terrible effect of that trend: situations with no winners, only isolated humans
32、who long to be known and feel safe in the presence of the other.The catch is that after estrangement, adult children are not suddenly less dependent. In fact, they feel abandoned and betrayed, because in the unconscious, it doesnt matter who is doing the leaving; the feeling that remains iszzbeing l
33、eft J They carry the ghosts of their childhood, tackling the emotional reality that those who raised us can never truly be left behind, no matter how hard we try.What I have found is that most of these families need repair,not permanent break-up. How can one learn how to negotiate needs, to create b
34、oundaries and to trust?How can we love others,and ourselvesjf not through accepting the limitations that come with being human? Good relationships are the result not of a perfect level of harmony but rather of successful adjustments.To pursue dialogue instead of estrangement will be hard and painful
35、 work. It cant be a single project of self-help, because at the end of the day, real intimacy （亲密关系）is achieved by working through the injuries of the past together. In most cases of family conflict,repair is possible and preferable to estrangement-and its worth the work.32 .Why do young people cut
36、ties with the family?A.To gain an independent life.B.To restore harmony in the family.C.To protect their psychological well-being.D.To follow a tendency towards social justice.33 . What does the underlined word catchin Paragraph 4 mean ?A.Response.B.Problem.C.Operation.D.Emphasis.34 .To manage famil
37、y conflict,the author agrees that young adults shouldA.break down boundariesB.gain power within the familyC.Hive up to their parents expectations0.accept imperfection of family members35.Whats the authors purpose of writing the passage ?A.To advocate a self-help rend.C.To argue against a current pra
38、ctice.B.To justify a common social value.D.To discuss a means of communication.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。How Can I Fight Laziness?Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in
39、 your mind.36 Many people lack sleep constantly,since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to
40、 provide a few more hours of meaningful rest,you can fight laziness throughout the04/9day.Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more proactive approach,viewing each task as a
41、challenge they must overcome alone.37Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. 38 Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy,such as a
42、 good dinner or a film.Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately.39 Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example an
43、d perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.40 Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.A.To fight family laziness,set an example.B.
44、Knowing how to fight laziness is important.C. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.D. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.E. With strong determination,you will be able to achieve your goal.F. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.
45、G.Create a reward system for yourself,just as parents do for a child. 第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题L5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳 选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was a beautiful day with the sun shining brightly. 41 to spend some time outdoors,! went up the mountain with Uncle Ji
46、mmy. The mountain was not easy to climb and had tough rocks and streams on it. Halfway up the mountain 42 and hot,I couldnt go any further. 43_, we went back down the mountain in the end. On the way back downzUncle Jimmy asked me a question which 4 me speechless for a second： Whats your dream, young
47、 lady? have no idea/l answered after thinking for a while. Then he smiled and told me about his 45 .He didnt 46 well at school when he was a student. Although 47 thought he could succeed,he knew 48 what his dream wasto be a 49 knew I wasnt 50 when it came to studying, so I tried to buy snacks from a
48、 nearby market and sell them after class/he told me. After he left school, he started selling different items to 51 which one was most attractive to customers. Of course,he often had no money in his pocket,but however 52 life was,he never gave up.“There is no doubt that a person who puts in a great
49、deal of 53 to reach his or her goal will have good luck at some point. The meaning of life is to 54 your dream/he said in a gentle voice.That night I could not fall asleep. With my eyes wide open,! lay in bed tossing and turning and I asked myself, Whats my motivation? I wanted to be a top student, but th