2023届辽宁省部分学校高三下学期二模英语试题（含答案）.docx

2023届辽宁省部分学校高三下学期二模英语试题学校:姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解Theatres and EntertainmentSt David's HallSt David's Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart of Cardiff's entertainment centre. With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall. St David's Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff. It presents live entertainment including pop rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films and classical music.The Hayes, Cardiff CF101 AHThe Glee ClubEvery weekend this is "Walespremier comedy club where having a omat time is the order fbr both audiences and comedy stars alike. It is hard to name a comedy star who hasn't been on the stage here. If you are looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.Mermaid Quay,Cardiff Bay,Cardiff CF105BZSherman CymruSherman Cymru's theatre in the Cathays area of Cardiff reopened in February 2012. This special building is a place in which theatre is made and where children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity to do creative things. Sherman Cymnu is cxcied to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance, family shows and music from Wales and the rest of the world.Senghennydd Road,Cardiff CF244YENew TheatreThe New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals,dance and children's shows for more than 100 years.Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK's touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiff oldest surviving traditional theatre. Be sure to pay a visit as part of your stay in the city.Yours sincerely,Li Hua六、读后续写47.阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。Of all the people in Lily's life, one in particular stands out. As Lily thinks of Shanda, a smile spreads across her face. She feels loved and grateful more than ever that she has such a teacher and friend. Thanks to Shanda's presence, Lily has become a good dancer now.Eleven years of dance and going on twelve that year, she doubted it would end up like any other year. She might be stuck in any empty spot and didn't know what to do with her next dance move. Little did she know that year would change her completely.That year, Lily felt lucky that Shanda would choreograph （编舞）for her dance. Lily expected to work with Shanda, a young talented dancer, to have an okay dance, but she never expected she would have such an impressive impact on her way to dance.The moment Lily walked into the marble floored, wall-to-wall mirrored rooms, she already felt like Shanda had faith in her. Shanda smiled at her with appreciative eyes. In the following days, Shanda always encouraged her, "Work to the best of your ability and keep going." When she wanted to give up, Shanda told her that the real importance of dance was to love it.Throughout their hard work and devotion, not only did Lily s ability to dance grow, but also their friendship grew. Shanda became more than a teacher to Lily. She was also a close friend that Lily could turn to for anything. Shanda gave her encouragement when Lily need edit the most, and Shanda was always there to cheer Lily up when she felt down,As the year quickly came to an end, it was high time for Lily to show her dance to the audience. As she walked to the backstage filled with other dancers warming up and expecting their performance, she prayed for a good performance that would convey her improvement. The rhythmic music before her rang in her ears. She waited anxiously for her turn. Finally, after what seemed like days, the hostess announced “Lily”. 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。Lily had butterflies in her stomach as she stepped onto the big stage.Lily felt very excited when the hostess asked her to make a speech.参考答案:1. D 2, B3. C4. D 5, B6. D 7. A8. C 9. C10. A 11. B12. C 13. A 14. D15. D16. D17. A 18. F19. G 20. C21.22.23.24.25.26. A27. D28. A29. D30.31.32.33.34.35. C36. officially37. in 38. an39. symbolizing 40. brightness 41. That44. our 45. to fight42. features 43. was drawn46. Dear Miss Zhao,I am Li Hua, a high school student. Learning from the newspaper that some volunteers are needed for a Traditional Cultural Festival, I am writing to apply for this position.Having a good knowledge of culture, I can give visitors a vivid introduction. Besides, I have volunteered in some activities, which equips me with varieties of relevant experience. Most importantly, outgoing and enthusiastic, Tm keen on being a volunteer, providing service. Tm convinced I will do a good job.I would be very grateful if you could take me into consideration.Yours sincerely,Li Hua 47. Lily had butterflies in her stomach as she stepped onto the big stage. Excitement andnervousness ran through her body, disturbing yet inspiring her. Seeing Shanda smiling brightly in the audience, she calmed down a bit. Determination to succeed convinced her that she couldn't give up. With the dance music on, she danced to it in harmony, showing that she hadn*t spent a year in vain. To her surprise, she danced with heart and soul, standing out from all the participants. She finally won the championship, and the whole audience applauded warmly.Lily felt very excited when the hostess asked her to make a speech. With the gold medal in hand, she said loudly, "I owe my success to Shanda. She taught me better dance movements and techniques. More importantly, she taught me the true love of dance. It struck me what Shanda said about dance-dance for dance itself, to get away from all your problems, and to get away from reality. I come to know what dance really means now. With happy tears running down her cheeks, she rushed down to Shanda, giving her a big hug.Park Place,CardiffCF103LN1. What do St David's Hall and The Glee Club have in common?A. Both of them have won awards.B. Both of them have a large capacity.C. They are equally famous for comedies.D. They both provide live music for audience.2. What can people do at Sherman Cymru's theatre?A. Watch musicals.B. Do innovative things.C. Enjoy live entertainment.D. Make theatre with celebrities.3. Which website can you visit to enjoy amazing drama?Brigadier general William Orlando Darby, born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is best known for his organization of the 1st Ranger Battalion during World War II I.Darby attended Belle Grove School through the sixth grade and then went to Fort Smith Senior High School. After his graduation in 1929, he received an appointment to West Point Military Academy,where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science on June. 13,1933. Later Darby was chosen to organize and train military forces, and the 1st United States Army Ranger Battalion was set up on July 9, 1942. They carried out a number of successful night attacks.When Robinson E. Duff, assistant division commander of the 10th Mountain Division, was wounded, Darby volunteered to take the place of him and led the 10th Mountain Division during the advance on Lake Garda. On April 30,1945, he was in the process of outlining plans for the next day when an explosion near his location took place, and he was unfortunately hit dead. He received a promotion to brigadier general on May 15,1945, the only soldier to receive such a promotion after his death.General Lucian K. Truscott said of Darby following his death. "Never have I seen a more heroic officer.And General George S. Patton called Darby, “The bravest man I have ever known.”Darby received many awards, including two Distinguished Service Crosses and the British Distinguished Service Order. Darby's life is celebrated in many ways. Named after him was the USNS General William O. Darby, a U.S. Army troopship, which is now retired, as well as streets in many places. Cistera, Italy, has a Darby School, and in his hometown of Fort Smith, the sister city to Cistema, the senior high school he attended is now called the William O. Darby Junior High. Many army posts have training or airfields named after him.Darby was originally buried in a military cemetery （墓地）outside Cisterna, Italy, but on March 11,1949,his body was returned to Arkansas and buried at the Fort Smith National Cemetery,just few blocks from his boyhood home.In 2016,a statue of Darby was put up in Cisterna Park in Fort Smith.4. Which of the statements is true about Darby?A. He was appointed to replace Duff.B. He was killed in an explosion by design.C , He graduated with a Bachelor of Military.D. He wasn't promoted to brigadier general when alive.5. Which words can best describe Darby?A.Generous and humorous.B.Capable and responsible.C.Admirable but unsociable.D.Intelligent but discontented.6. Why did the author mention Truscotfs and Patton's words?A.To let us learn from Darby.B.To offer care to Darby.C.To show gratitude to Darby.D.To think highly of Darby.7. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?A. Ways of honoring Darby.8. Benefits of using Darby's name.C , Contributions Darby made to the army.D. Educational experiences Darby went through.Almost a decade ago, researchers at Yale University launched a global database calledMap of Life to track biodiversity distributions across the planet. Now, the team added a new feature to the database that predicts where species currently unknown to scientists may be hiding.In 2018,ecologist Mario Moura of the Federal University of Paraiba in Brazil teamed up with Yale ecologist Walter Jetz, who took the lead in the initial creation of the Map of Life. The pair set out to identify where 85 percent of Earth's undiscovered species may be. For two years, the team collected information about 32,000 vertebrate （脊椎动物）species. Data on population size, geographical range, historical discovery dates and other biological characteristics were used to create a computer model that estimated where undescribed species might exist today.The model found tropical environments in countries including Brazil, Indonesia, Madagascar, and Colombia house the most undiscovered species. Smaller animals have limited ranges that may be inaccessible, making their detection more difficult. In contrast, larger animals that occupy greater geographic ranges are more likely to be discovered, the researchers explain.“It is striking to see the importance of tropical forests as the birthplace of discoveries, stressing the urgent need to protect tropical forests and address the need of controlling deforestation rate if we want a chance to truly discover our biodiversity,“ said Moura.The map comes at a crucial time when Earth is facing a biodiversity crisis. It was reported that there was a 68 percent decrease in vertebrate species populations between 1970 and 2006 and a 94 percent decline in aninal populations in the America's tropical subregions.” At the current pace of global environmental change, there is no doubt that many speies will go etinet before we have ever icared about their existence and had the chance to consider their fate/ Jetz said.9. . What can be learned about the Map of Life?1. It only tracks biodiversity distributions.8. It was initially created by Mario Moura9. It predicts where undiscovered species minht10. It managed to locate 85% of the undiscovered specties.11. Which factor makes animals easier to discover?A.locationB.species.C.size.D. population.12. What does the underlined word “address" mean in paragraph 4?A.Tackle.B.Ignore.C.Maintain.D. Postpone.13. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A. Tropical animal populations have slightly declined.B. The Map of life is significant to protecting biodiversity.C. Tropical forests are the birthplace of many extinct species.D. Many species will undoubtedly go extinct even if discovered.The first solar cell capable of powering everyday electrical equipment was made in the 1950s at Bell Labs in New Jersey. Back then the silicon-based （基于硅的）panels were hugely expensive and turned just 6% of sunlight into electricity. Since then, costs have come down dramatically and today's silicon solar cells can tur up to 22% of sunlight into power. But they're nearly maxed out in terms of efficiency. Now, perovskites （钙钛矿）offer the potential for dramatic increases in power output, and they could ultimately replace silicon altogether.Researchers at Oxford PV, a company spun out of the University of Oxford, made a major breakthrough in 2018. By coating silicon with perovskites they achieved 28% efficiency. The company believes it can eventually reach 40%, or higher. "If we want to make all new power generation about solar photovoltaics （光伏），then we need to keep driving the price downHenry Snaith, professor of physics at the University of Oxford and co-founder of Oxford PV,said/cOne way to do that is to keep pushing the efficiency or power output up, and this is where perovskites really come into play.”Perovskites were discovered in 1839.0xford PV uses a synthetic （合成的）version,made from inexpensive materials that are present on the Earth in large quantities, while other companies use variations of the original mineral,collectively called perovskites. As well as improved solar efficiency, they work better than silicon in the shade, on cloudy days or even indoors. Perovskites can be printed using an inkjet （喷墨的）printer and can be as thin as wallpaper. Oxford PV hopes perovskites will eventually replace silicon entirely.Last month, Saule Technologies'new factory in Warsaw began printing perovskite solar cells using inkjet printers. Early next year, it will start supplying Swedish construction company Skanska Group.“The material is set to be a game changer in the energy field, because it works in every lighting condition,7said Saule Technologies co-founder Olga Malinkiewicz.14. What is the biggest disadvantage of silicon-based panels?A. They are incredibly expensive.B. They are easy to abandon totally.C. They are relatively low in power output.D. They have only existed for about 50 years.15. What attitude does Snaith have towards perovskites?A. Favorable.B. Cautious.C. Opposed.D. Ambiguous.16. Why can perovskites possibly replace silicon entirely?A. They can be as thin as paper.B. They are rarely seen on the Earth.C. They can be printed with 3-D printers.D. They perform well in poor lighting conditions.15 . What can be a suitable title for the text?A. The cost of perovskite solar cells.B. A new way to replace perovskites.C. The applications of solar photovoltaics.D. A potential way to increase solar power output.二、七选五You're out on a hike, snacking on an apple, a banana, or some nuts. When you're finished, all thafs left is a core, a peel, or a shell. "It's natural J you tell yourself, throwing it into the woods.After all, food waste is biodegradable （可生物降解的）. It's not like you're littering by throwing away a plastic bottle. 16Food