2022-2023学年辽宁省辽西联合校高三（上）期中英语试卷（附答案详解）.pdf
2022-2023学年辽宁省辽西联合校高三（上）期中英语试卷ATales From Animal HospitalDavid GrantDavid Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital.Here Dr Grant tells us thevery best of his personal stories about the animals he has treated,including familiar patients such as thedogs Snowy and Duchess,the delightful cat Marigold Serendipity Diamond.He also takes the readerbehind the scenes at Harmsworth Memorial Animal Hospital as he describes his day,from ordinarymedical checkups to surgery.Tales From Animal Hospital will delight all fans of the programme andanyone who has a lively interest in their pet,whether it be cat,dog or snake!14.99 Hardback 272pp Simon SchusterISBN 0751304417Isaac Newton：The Last SorcererMicheal WhiteFrom the author of Stephen Hawking：A Life in Science,comes this colourful description of the life of theworlds first modern scientist.Interesting yet based on fact,Michael Whites learned yet readable newbook offers a true picture of Newton completely different from what people commonly know about him.Newton is shown as a gifted scientist with very human weaknesses who stood at the point in history wheremagic ended and science began.18.99 Hardback 320pp Fourth EstateISBN 1857024168Fermats Last TheoremSimon SinghIn 1963 a schoolboy called Andrew Wiles reading in his school library came across the worlds greatestmathematical problem：Fermats Last Theorem（定理）.First put forward by the French mathematicianPierre de Fermat in the seventeenth century,the theorem had baffled and beaten the finest mathematicalminds,including a French woman scientist who made a major advance in working out the problem,andwho had to dress like a man in order to be able to study at the Ecole Polytechnique.Through unbelievabledetermination Andrew Wiles finally worked out the problem in 1995.An unusual story of human effortover three centuries,Fermats Last Theorem will delight specialists and general readers alike.12.99 Hardback 384pp Fourth EstateISBN 18570252101.What is Animal Hospital?A.A news story.B.A popular book.C.A research report.D.A TV programme.2.In Michael Whites book,Newton is described as.A.a person who did not look the same as in many picturesB.a person who lived a colourful and meaningful lifeC.a great but not perfect manD.an oldtime magician3.The person who finally proved Fermats Last Theorem is.A.Simon Singh B.Andrew WilesC.Pierre de Fermat D.a French woman scientistBOne September night a family had gathered round their fireplace.Up the chimney roared the fire,andbrightened the room with its broad flames.The faces of the father and mother had a sober gladness；thechildren laughed；and the aged grandmother sat knitting in the warmest place.This family of mountaineerswas situated in the Notch of the White Hills,where the wind was sharp throughout the year,and pitilesslycold in the winter.Not just that,but a mountain towered above their heads,so steep,that the stones wouldoften roll down its sides and wake the whole house at midnight.Though they lived in such a remote place,these people held daily conversation with the world.Sometravelers,would pause here and pay only for food and accommodation,but meet with a homely kindnessbeyond all price.When the footsteps were heard,therefore,between the outer door and the inner one,the whole family rose up,grandmother,children,and alL as if about to welcome someone who belongedto them,and whose fate was linked with theirs.The door was opened by a young man.His face at first wore the sad expression,almost hopelessness,butsoon brightened up when he saw the kindly warmth of his reception.He felt his heart spring forward tomeet them all,from the old woman,who wiped a chair with her apron,to the little child that held out itsarms to him.Ah,this fire is the right thing!cried he,The biting wind almost froze me.But when I saw this good fire,and all your cheerful faces,I felt as if you were waiting for my arrival.So I shall sit down,and make myselfat home.*After supper,the young man talked freely,feeling himself a member of the family.He was of a proud,yet lonely spirit,so trusting others was not easy for him.However,that night,the educated youth pouredout his heart before the simple mountaineers.4.What can we learn about the family from the passage?A.They charged travelers lot for food.B.They were poor but hardworking.C.They lived in a cold and dangerous spot.D.They remained cut off from the world.5.What might be the young mans purpose to drop by the family?A.To talk to the family.B.To seek shelter from cold.C.To keep company with the family.D.To know about the mountain.6.What was the main reason why the young man felt at ease?A.The welcoming fire.B.The comfortable chair.C.The delicious supper.D.The warmth of the family.7.What would be probably the content of the paragraph that follows?A.The mountains condition.B.The familys life.C.Mountaineers characters.D.The young mans story.cEveryone looks forward to progress,whether in ones personal life or in the general society.Progressindicates a person*s ability to change the way he is living at the moment.Progress must lead to a better lifeand a better way of doing things.All these,however,remain true only in so far as people want to accepttechnology and move forward by finding new and more efficient ways of doing things.However,at the back of the minds of many people,especially those who miss the good old days,efficiency comes with price.When communication becomes more efficient,people are able to contact oneanother no matter where they are and at whatever time they wish to.The click of a button allows peoplemiles apart to talk or see each other without even leaving their homes.With the communication gadgets such as mobile phones and iPads,people often do not take the effort to visit one another personally.Apersonal visit carries with it the additional feature of having to be in the person*s presence for as long as thevisit lasts.We cannot unnecessarily excuse ourselves or turn the other person off.With efficiency also comes mass production.Such is the nature of factories and the success ofindustrialisation today.Factories have improved efficiency.Unskillful tasks are left to machines andproducts are better made and produced with greater accuracy than any human hand could ever have done.However,with the improvements in efficiency also comes the loss of the personal touch when makingthese products.For example,many handicrafts（手工艺品）are now produced in a factory.Although thismeans that supply is better able to increase demand,now that the supply is quick and efficient,the demandmight fall because mass production lowers the quality of the handicraft and it is difficult to find uniquedesigns on each item.Nevertheless,we must not commit the mistake of analysing progress only from one point of view.In fact,progress has allowed tradition to keep up.It is only with progress and the invention of new technology thatmany old products can be brought back to their old state.New technology is required for old products tostay old.It is peoples attitude towards progress that causes the type of influence that technology has on society.Technology is flexible.There is no fixed way of making use of it.Everything depends on peoples attitude.The worst effects of progress will fall on those who are unable to rethink their attitudes and views ofsociety.When we accept progress and adapt it to suit our needs,a new“past is created.8.According to Paragraph 1,progress can benefit people when they are willing to.A.live a better lifeB.look for better methodsC.accept technology and advance steadilyD.change ways of living9.What does the underlined word gadgets1*in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Tools.B.Messages.C.Barriers.D.Skills.10.How does the author explains efficiency comes with a price?A.By describing a process.B.By making classification.C.By following time order.D.By using examples.11.What can be concluded from the last paragraph?A.Progress can suit the needs of daily life.B.People review the past with great regret.C.Peoples attitude decides the use of technology.D.Technology should be introduced in a fixed way.DPlants：we eat them,juice them-and now it seems we can mine them too!After a successful experiment on the island of Borneo,the botany professor Alan Baker and a group ofresearchers want to introduce phytomining（harvesting minerals from plants）as a better,partialsubstitute for traditional mining.Phytomining,also known as agromining,means collecting metals from live plants.However,this can onlybe done with a group of plants known as hyperaccumulatorsn.There are around 700 identified typesworldwide,and what makes these hyperaccumulators special is that they naturally attract and absorbminerals through their roots-metals poisonous to other plants-and then store huge,pure concentrations ofthese minerals in their bodies.The metals can then be extracted from the plants sap（汁；液），oil,orsometimes even live tissue.Baker and his colleagues see a lot of potential in phytomining.Not only can it help meet the growingglobal demand for metals,but is a way of undoing some of that damage to the environment by traditionalmining.One of the biggest problems with traditional mining is that it pollutes the surrounding area.Phytominingcan extract metal waste,plus planting the hyperaccumulators would regrow the deforested areas caused bymining operations.Aside from this,if phytomining is able to replace part of traditional mining,then therewould be fewer instances of bad mining practices like abandoned mines,which pollute the nearby waters.Also,since phytomining provides metals that are already naturally pure,there is no need to use hugeamounts of energy to purify the ore（矿石）.Phytomining has its drawbacks.Harvesting plants on a large scale is expensive today,compared totraditional mining.Besides,plants can be wiped out by diseases or unexpected weather conditions.However,there are many reasons to consider phytomining.After all,we need to make sure that our planetcan keep up and sustainable practices like phytomining give us the hope that our advancement doesntmean sacrificing Mother Earth.12.What makes hyperaccumulators different from other plants?A.The sap poisonous to other plants.B.The ability to take in and store minerals.C.The oil extracted from live plant tissue.D.The concentrations of mineral in their bodies.13.What is the advantage of phytomining?A.It can stop deforestation.B.It may reduce the deserted mines.C.It uses clean energy to purify the ore.D.It cant be destroyed by diseases.14.What is the authors attitude toward phytomining?A.Pessimistic.B.Indifferent.C.Optimistic.D.Skeptical.15.What is the best title for the text?A.Metals From Plants B.The Future of PhytominingC.What Are Hyperaccumulators?D.Benefits of PhytominingMarch 22 is the World Water Day,the theme of which is to save and cherish water.If one person saves adrop of water each day,hundreds of thousands tons of water can be stored every year.，let*s take a lookat these tricks to save water.Fix pipes around your home.(2),Inspect your water meter and utility bills every month to see how much water youre using.If younotice an unusual increase,it may be a sign that you have a cracked pipe somewhere in yourhome.Resolving such problem can save a lot of water in the long run.3LThis is one of the easiest ways to cut back on your water usage.There no need to keep the water runningwhile youre in the process of cleaning your teeth or trimming your beard.Though it may sound hard tob eliev e,Use water-efficient appliances.The next time you need to replace a dishwasher,washing machine,or water heater,purchase awater-efficient appliance which will benefit you a lot.For example,，and youll also save money overtime when it comes to utility costs.If we dont save water,the last drop of water will be a tear-drop of us.I believe if everyone make a littleeffort,we can make a big difference.A.Since water is so limitedB.While water becomes so valuableC.it will cut back on your water consumptionD.Replace damaged pipes to avoid wasting waterE.Tum the taps off while you brush or shaveF.Keep water from running throughout the cleaning processG.you can save roughly 760 L of water a month in this way16.A.AB.BC.CD.DE.EF.FG.G17.A.AB.BC.CD.DE.EF.FG.G18.A.AB.BC.CD.DE.EF.FG.G19.A.AB.BC.CD.DE.EF.FG.G20.A.AB.BC.CD.DE.EF.FG.GLast Saturday evening,Ronan,who has autism(自 闭症)，attended a concert with his grandfather,Stephen Mattin at Boston Symphony Hall.As the Handel and Haydn Society(21)playing,they expectedto hear polite applause(鼓掌)after a brief(22).The music was over and there was no sound,but it suddenly was(23)by the Wow!heard around thehall.A childs(24)expressed simple,refreshing amazement at the performance.The elder Mattin felt(25)and turned to people around them,(26)that Ronan actually did not(27)to make noise and that he hasautism and often expresses himself(28)from other people.The moment(29)the orchestra so that theyreleased the audio recording of the Wow!”moment in the(30)of finding the child.Not long after theaudio clip(片段)hit the Internet,it became extremely ),getting thousands of shares across severalplatforms.Later,David Snead,the president and CEO of the Handel and Haydn Society,gave out hisemail address,wishing to get a(n)(32)from the parents of the child and(33)them to meet the musicianHarry Christophers.lt took less than a week for the kid to come forward.His family and the Handel andHaydn Society planned to(34)a date for him to meet the musician.Mattin expressed his(35)that the society has become more tolerant and understanding of the differencesbetween people.21.A.finishedB.practisedC.consideredD.delayed22.A.silenceB.appearanceC.accountD.statement23.A.surrounded B.followedC.guidedD.warned24.A.opinionB.messageC.voiceD.attitude25.A.annoyedB.astonishedC.embarrassedD.disappointed26.A.supposingB.explainingC.promisingD.suggesting27.A.learnB.pretendC.decideD.mean28.A.differentlyB.casuallyC.frequentlyD.comprehensively29.A.touchedB.puzzledC.inspiredD.satisfied30.A.hopeB.needC.doubtD.order31.A.specialB.usefulC.importantD.popular.32.A.commitmentB.commentC.agreement D.request33.A.allowB.inviteC.remindD.require34.A.arrangeB.awaitC.provideD.advocate35.A.delightB.confidenceC.thanksD.regrets36.Classical Chinese garden design aims to create a natural landscape on a small scale andemphasize the perfect harmony between man and nature.A Chinese garden(1)(be)like a scroll(卷轴)painting,(2)(show)a seriesof carefully composed scenes.New views are revealed as one walks along the path ways.In thegardens,(3)most frequently meet the eye are winding paths that seemingly lead to nowhere.There,a path seems to end,but all of(4)sudden,a new world is rolled out before you：pavilions(亭子)，rock formations and springs-all combined to provide a pleasant surprise!At the(5)(enter)to a Chinese garden,there is usually a huge stone or wall(6)(use)to screen your view so as to later produce unimaginable delight when you turn around thewail.A Chinese garden may have windows on all(7)(it)fo
