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2023届山西省太原市等2地高三下学期二模英语试题学校:姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解Fathers are the best. Sometimes dads can be hard to shop fbr-as it feels like they have everything. But surely they are missing out on something and that's exactly where our list of extraordinary gifts comes in.Thermocare BlanketPerhaps your dad needs the perfect warm blanket on those freezing winter days. If so, he911 love the Thermocare Blanket. Made from soft and comfortable material, this blanket is perfect to settle oneself into. Plus, its smart design means your dad can easily wrap it around himself. Temperature can be shown on a small digital screen and stay at a certain level.$66.89 at MerryTime Modem SetThis decent 14-piece tea set, including an electric teapot, six cups, six plates and a metal storage stand, will help host a proper high tea event. The smooth appearance will make it a great home decoration, and it's also very easy to hold, store and wash. Your dad will surely enjoy having guests with this set on the table.$69.90 at WalmartCATCH: 3 ClassicsThis stylish wireless charging stand features a 10W output so that your dad can charge devices quickly and easily-just place the devices on the stand and press the button to start charging. This most popular choice is made from good-quality materials that will last for years.$70.00 at WalmartBonding LampThese electric devices are a great way to keep your loved ones close by, no matter where they are. They also help bridge any gaps between the two of you. Whether you're missing your dad or just want to show him how much you care, just touch your lamp at hand, and the other lamp in your dad's range will light up automatically, letting him know you're thinking of him.$128.00 at shop, he had repaired many things except a football shirt. But he admitted he had been waiting so long to repair a football shirt.What he said made me hesitate. Should I count on such a green hand? I was worried he would make it worse. After all, it was new, and my parents wouldn't buy me a new one. 注意：1 .续写词数应为150左右；2 .请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。The tailor seemed to understand what I was thinking at the moment.Suddenly, I noticed a photo of a football team next to the sewing machine.1. Which gift is used fbr a father to host his friends?A. Thennocare Blanket.C. CATCH: 3 Classics.2. What do the four gifts have in common?A. They work by electricity.C. They are environmentally friendly.3. Who may the text be intended fbr?A. A father who is keen on fashion.C. A family that shop fbr daily necessities.Day.B. MerryTime Modem Set.D. Bonding Lamp.B. They have lower price online.D. They can make good home decoration.B. A blogger who provides advice on gifts.D. A daughter who is browsing for Father'sA bright and impressive bus carrying fresh local produce appeared in a community of North Carolina in June 2022. It was the first pay-what-you-can Mobile Market. As the name implies, shoppers could pay any price out of their own will. Even the suggested price was about 25% less than that offered in grocery stores. This market gave shoppers a dignified way to provide food for their families regardless of their budget.Seeing the joy in shoppers' eyes, Will Kornegay, the founder of this non-profit program-Mobile Market, felt a sense of accomplishment. He had once witnessed a wasteful and unfortunate reality. At that time, countless pounds of food had to be thrown away by fanners due to the interruption in the supply chain. Meanwhile, millions of people were struggling to afford enough food to feed their families. Kornegay didn't want to stand by.With much working experience in food industry and background about how food system was designed, Kornegay decided to use his company's vast network of farmer and food industry relationships to address the issue. His team used buses to bridge the farmers, the food industries and communities that needed food most. Thousands of pounds of food that was sourced from local partners was placed into homes.Kornegay still remembered how the first Mobile Market came into being. His team made a detailed plan and chose the colors and images they preferred. Then they purchased a “retired” school bus and renovated it, giving it a new different look and equipping it with refrigerators and freezers. Thus was bom the first Mobile Market.To date, the project has partnered with dozens of local farmers and food producers and has already served an estimated 10,000 families over 150,000 pounds of food. In 2023, the team hope to serve 80 sites across 20 counties in Eastern North Carolina. Their vision is to perfect the project where they live, and scale into every state nationwide.4. What is the purpose of the Mobile Market?A. To boost the income of local residents.B. To promote sales in local grocery stores.C. To raise money for the family with a tight budget.D. To enable people to buy food at an affordable price.5. How did Kornegay make the program work?A. He ensured the food safety.B. He improved the supply chain.C. He increased the food production.D. He built a network betweencommunities.6. What does the underlined word "renovated“ mean in paragraph 4?A. Transformed. B. Replaced.C. Photographed. D. Exchanged.7. What is the prospect of the Mobile Market according to the last paragraph?A. It will be highly profitable.B. It is expected to expand in scale.C. It will become a new economic trend. D. It is estimated to provide worldwide service.Scientists have recently discovered the world's largest known field of sea grass. They did it using videos shot by some extraordinary helpers. The work should help protect the sea grass, and also shows off a powerful way to explore the ocean.As a shelter for many sea creatures, sea grasses are flowering plants that normally grow in shallow waters near coasts. They grow in thick fields, known as seagrass meadows （海草 床）,which help clean the ocean water. More importantly, they are called “ocean lung”. They help in the fight against the climate crisis. Thafs because they store huge amounts of carbon-the major source of global warming. Damaging these seagrass meadows can release this pollutant again, making things worse.Considering the urgent need to protect seagrass meadows, scientists are eager to know about their size and number. However, the meadows can be hard to spot from above, either because the water is too deep or not clear enough. And the ocean is so huge that it's hard to study them by diving. So scientists decided to have tiger sharks help the research.Tiger sharks are inborn fast swimmers, and spend a lot of time in seagrass meadows.Between 2016 and 2020, the researchers attached cameras and other trackers to the fins of seven tiger sharks, and then let them go again. The cameras were designed to fall off after hours and float to the surface. Tracking signals helped find the floating cameras and collect the videos the sharks had taken while traveling fbr miles. Moreover, other tools were used, including satellite images, as well as images taken by divers and boats.Putting all this information together, the scientists learned that the waters around the Bahamas are home to the largest seagrass meadow ever discovered. And the meadows cover at least 25,500 square miles, and could be as large as 35,500 square miles.Different from previous studies, the program discovers how useful large underwater animals can be in helping to learn more about life under the sea. Oliver Shipley, a scientist from the team, says animals like tiger sharks are going to take us to new places that we didn't know existed.8. Why do seagrass meadows urgently need protection?A. Damaging them will worsen climate crisis.B They determine the cleanliness of ocean water.C. Sea creatures can't survive without their shelter.D. Their existence balances the underwater ecosystem.9. How did tiger sharks help the scientific research?A. By tracking signals scientists sent.B. By bringing back cameras with videos.C. By carrying the recording equipment around.D. By spending a lot of time in seagrass meadows.10. What is the highlight about the research according to the text?A. Leading scientists.B , Advanced theories.C. Multiple experimental tools.D. Unusual research assistants.11. Which is the most suitable title for the text?A. Man and Nature Work TogetherB. A Novel Way to Explore the SeaC. Sea Grass: An Undervalued PlantD. Ocean Lung Measured by NaturalExplorersThe Roman Colosseum（罗马圆形大剧场），built around two thousand years ago, survived a 14th century earthquake and most of the 150-some foot high building is stillstanding. It has seen the rise and fall of enormous structures as well as the Roman Empire.Why could the ancient structure stand the test of time while many modern constructions fall apart after a few decades? Scientists believe the ancient Romans used a specific concrete which may account for its super-long existence.Previous discoveries have confirmed the components of the Roman concrete: volcanic material, limestone （石灰石）and water. Architects suppose the volcanic material is what makes the building strongwhich it does. But this is not enough to explain the architecture's durability. A team of researchers recently discovered a magical power of the Roman concrete: self-healing. And the key actually lies in the tiny pieces of limestone. Worth mentioning is that researchers had taken them as impurities （杂质）due to the limitation of ancient technology. But it turned out that ancient Romans seemed to have discovered the secret.When the Romans made the mixture, they heated up the limestone to turn it into quicklime, a very reactive chemical. Quicklime reacted with water and produced heat that set up a chemical foundation to strengthen the building material. Meanwhile, it would “wear” a hard “shell”, forming limestone pieces. It was these pieces that stopped the cracks （裂缝） from becoming bigger. When there was rain, the pieces reacted with water again, quickly filling the cracks.For material scientist Ainissa Ramirez, this new understanding of ancient Roman concrete is a welcome discovery. "This is one way that the material can be greener,“ says Ramirez, "The Romans made the material. We had to kind of figure out how they did it so that we can make better materialsand then, you know, in turn, be better guards of our environment.12. Why could Roman Colosseum still exist according to the text?A , It was rebuilt constantly.B. It met few natural disasters.C. It contained a special material.D. Its shape increased the stability.13. . What is the function of the limestone pieces?A. To purify the concrete.C. To make the structure water-proof.B. To react with volcanic material.D. To enable the building to repair itself.14. What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to?A. The rainwater. B. The foundation. C. The quicklime D. The limestone.15. . What can be inferred from Ainissa Ramirez's words?A. Architects can get inspiration from ancient structures.B. The Romans' building method remains a secret till now.C. Romans' wisdom throws light on eco-friendly architecture.D. Scientists are exploring how to guard the ancient civilization.二、七选五How to get a good letter of recommendationYour professors are often asked to write hundreds of letters of recommendation during teaching in colleges. 16, they do play a key role in helping employers get an idea ofan applicant's personality, persistence, and passion. Here are four points to keep in mind when it comes to asking fbr letters of recommendation.17. Ideally, the letter writer will know you well and have plenty of positivethings to say without much make-up. But it never hurts to share your personal statement that includes your accomplishments and passions. After all, it's you that know how to let your highlights stand out.Don't tell your professor what to say. This one is a little tricky, because it seems to contradict the tip above. 18, but avoid telling him exactly what to write. Professorsknow how to pen an effective letter of recommendation well.Don't ask for a letter at the last minute. Rule of thumb: Give the professor at least a few months9 notice. Remember, your professor will spend quite a while composing the letter of recommendation, so express your request in a respectful, appreciative and thoughtful way. A last minute request will annoy the professor, and it may also lead to a sub- standard letter.19.Express your gratitude. A thoughtful letter of recommendation takes time. 20.Most professors write dozens of recommendations, if not more. Be sure to let them know that you appreciate their time and effort. Don't risk ending up with a regret by forgetting to send a handwritten note with a sincere thank you.A. Nobody wins in such a hurryB. Expose a real yourself accordinglyC. Maintain a good relationship with themD. And chances are you aren't the only one askingE. Give the professor a broad outline about your requestF. While these letters may not be as important as test scoresG. Because the employers care much about the recommendation三、完形填空In my primary school, we used to write a lot in Mrs. White's class. There were many mistakes in my writings. But no red 21, Instead, always a star. Sometimes22 a Good! I would jump with joy at it. But this 23 my mother. She wanted to figure out why Mrs. White never 24 spelling or grammatical errors. Then one day she went to see her.Mrs. White replied, "Children are just beginning to get 25 about using words, about forming sentences. I don't want to 26 that enthusiasm or put any pressure on them with red ink. Spelling and grammar can wait, but the 27 of words won't. And maybe she didn't say it 28 like that. But what's fbr sure is that I grew up learning to use words with 29 confidence from her.It occurs to me that if Mrs. White had used her red pen more 30, I probablywouldn't be telling you about this now. Looking back, I think she was such a(n)31 teacher-to exercise "red-pen-restriction, She allowed the joy, wonder andexcitement of expression to come out.In middle school, I used to 32 the word beautiful as "baeutifiil”. Although“pretty" is 33 to spell, it doesn't hold as much as you mean sometimes. So I toldmyself that if I was going to 34 the word, the least I could do was spell it right.Eventually, I made it.And thanks to Mrs. White, I had no 35 when writing what I meant even if Icouldn't quite spell it out. Because Life isn't Pretty. It9s “BaeutifUl”.21. A. signalsB. correctionsC , remarksD. symbols22. A. evenB. yetC, everD. still23. A. threatenedB. shockedC. worriedD. pleased24. A. gave upB. waited fbrC. wrote downD. pointed out25. A. nervousB. sensitiveC. excitedD. confused26. A. ki