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1、2023届江西省部分市高三英语二模试题分类汇编阅读理解2023届江西省九江市高三第二次高考模拟统一考试英语试题第一节（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中（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答 题卡上将该项涂黑。AIf you want to be sure you make the most of your holiday in Australia, here are some of the best places to visit.Great Barrier ReefThe only living thing on Earth visible fro

2、m space, the Great Barrier Reef was born 25 million years ago. The worlds largest reef system stretches for 3, 000 kilometers（l, 865 miles）off the Queensland coast and has 400 types of coral and 1, 500 species of tropical fish.Along with diving and snorkeling, you can also fish and island hop.UluruU

3、luru is a sacred site to the native Anangu people. Its 450 kilometers （280 miles） southwest of Alice Springs in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. While it is closed to climbers now, it remains a spectacular place to visit with many other activities that will still be available in the park. It is a

4、 truly beautiful and spiritual place. You dont need to climb it to experience that.Blue MountainsThe Blue Mountains are about two hours west of Sydney by car. They contain some of the worlds oldest species of plants-including Wollemi pines, which are the botanical equivalent （同 等物）of dinosaurs. Soar

5、ing forests, canyons, sandstone cliffs and waterfalls are some of the major draws for outdoor enthusiasts, and the hiking here is spectacular.Rottnest IslandFamily-friendly Rottnest Island, affectionately called Rotto” by the locals, is a quick 25-minute ferry ride from the Western Australia port to

6、wn of Fremantle or 90 minutes from Perths Barrack Street Jetty. Why go there? For one thing, its an escape from cars. Instead, you can get around by bike, and more than 60 beaches await you as you pedal your way through paradise. Theres also snorkeling, diving, whale watching and hiking.21. What can

7、 we know about the Great Barrier Reef?A. It has 3, 000 types of coral.B. It contains 1, 500 tropical fish.C. It has a history of 25 billion years.D. It can be seen from space.22. What do both Blue Mountains and Rottnest Island offer?A. Enjoying the beautiful roses in the city.B. Joining the event ho

8、sted in Commonwealth Park.C. Collecting the best artists to create various exhibits.D. Welcoming New Y ear by witnessing flower parades.2. Which festival lasts the longest?A. Floriade Festival.B. ChelseaFlower ShowC. Pasadena Rose Parade.D. The Rose Festival.3. What do Floriade and Pasadena Rose Par

9、ade have in common?A. They are watched by live broadcast.B , They show us the beauty contest show.C. They are hosted in the National Park.D. They are fantastic for music lovers.BTheres this idea that the best stories are somewhere else, but actually weve got great stories on our doorsteps.I was born

10、 in Birmingham and grew up doing sport. At 16, when I was playing football, I injured my knee so badly that I had to give up any sporting ambitions. However, I turned to photography as a way for me to continue exploring my passion for sport. Taking photos also allowed me to connect with people, soun

11、d their voices and challenge social norms （规范）.When I was growing up, I hardly saw any photographs of ordinary girls playing sport. The only images I see of sportswomen in the mainstream media are of excellent athletes. To fill the gap, Im trying to do my own art project People, Place and Sport. Sin

12、ce most people arent used to being in the spotlight, I will open with the same question: What does this sport mean to you?” Then I try to involve the subjects I photograph by doing interviews with them and asking how they would like to share their stories with sports. When people respond positively

13、and start to relax, I begin to shoot them on film.One of my best project photos is of Mav Akram boxing. Mav is an African woman boxer and runs a Womens Boxing Club in Birmingham. She is also passionate about getting women into boxing, not just for the physical elements, but also mental health. Becau

14、se Mav thinks boxing is not only a strategic sport of not getting hit, but also can offer a sense of community. This photo truly encourages women of all shapes and sizes to participate in the sport.4. What is the author?A. An athlete. B. A photographer. C. A coach.D. A reporter.5. . How does the aut

15、hor bond with her subjects?A. By taking their photos right away.B. By showing them a picture of Mav.C. By getting to know their own stories.6. What does Mav think of boxing?A. It is merely suitable for men.C. It teaches her to avoid getting hit.7. What is the text mainly about?A. An art project.C. A

16、n impressive photo.D. By opening up with various questions.B. It sharpens her body and mind.D. It helps her fight against social norms.8. A passion fbr sport.D. A lasting friendship.CAn analysis of 5.4 grammes of stones and dust that a Japanese Hayabusa-2 spacecraft gathered from Ryugu, an asteroid

17、（小行星）near Earth, has discovered a surprising component: a drop of water. The discovery offers new support for the theory that life on Earth may have originated from outer space.Hayabusa-2 was launched in 2014 on its mission to Ryugu, and returned to Earths orbit two years ago to drop off a capsule c

18、ontaining the sample. The sample has been divided among different scientific teams to maximize the chance of new discoveries. The precious cargo has already produced several results, including organic materials that showed some of the building blocks of life on Earth, amino acids, may have been form

19、ed in space.The lead scientist, Tomoki Nakamura of Tohoku University and his team, which is made up of about 150 researchers from the US, Britain, France, Italy and China, also analyzed the sample from Ryugu. The teams latest discovery was a drop of water containing salt and organic matter. “This dr

20、op of water has great meaning. Many researchers believe that water was brought from outer space, but we actually discovered water in Ryugu for the first time J Nakamura said.That bolsters the theory that asteroids such as Ryugu, or its larger parent asteroid, could have provided water, which contain

21、s salt and organic matter in collisions（碰撞）with Earth. Such discovery may have been directly linked to the origin of the oceans or organic matter on Earth J Nakamura said.Kensei Kobayashi, a scientist who is not part of the research group, applauded the discovery. “The fact that water was discovered

22、 in the sample itself is surprising, given the chances of it being destroyed in outer space. It does suggest that the asteroid contained water, in the form of fluid and not just ice, and organic matter may have been generated in that water, Kobayashi said.8. What did Nakamuras team find lately?1. Ry

23、ugu moves near the earth.8. Ryugu accommodates fluid water.C Organic matter exists in sample water.D. Amino acids come into being in space.9. What does the underlined word “bolsters probably mean?A. Supports.B. Doubts.C. Advances.D. Tests.10. What is the significance of the discovery?A. It draws att

24、ention to amino acids.B. It proves the mission to Ryugu a success.C. It offers clues to origins of life on Earth.D. It promises a bright future for spaceexploration.11. What is Kobayashi5 s attitude toward the finding?A. Critical.B. Skeptical.C. Objective.D. Favorable.DJust as digital transformation

25、 improved many businesses and emerging technology, artificial intelligence (A. L), and machine learning also have the potential to greatly improve operations in health care settings. Bringing in these changes is becoming increasingly popular for health care providers.One company leading the automati

26、on revolution in health care is A KASA, a San Francisco-based developer of A. I. for health care operations. American medicine may be the best in, the world, but the health care system is still far behind because it has a complicated back-end, system J says AKASAs chief executive officer and co-foun

27、der Malinka Walaliyadde. U6We are simplifying and automating that system to make it a better experience for health care providers.”For A KASA, the result has been an immediate improvement in both patient satisfaction and Omaha, for example, began their organizations re venues攵入).Methodist Health Sys

28、tem in Omaha, for example, began working with A KASA to automate the non-value-added aspects within its revenue cycle. Now, processes that used to take more than seven minutes to determine are down to just one minute,“ says Jeff Francis, Methodist Health Systems chief financial officer and vice pres

29、ident of finance. There has been a sharp increase in revenue, which is up by at least l%to $3 billion.”Walaliyadde credits AKASAs impressive product offering and its amazing results to the devotion and unmatched expertise of its workforce. We hire the best and the brightest in both the health care a

30、nd technology worlds from around the country and give employees the resources to solve old problems in new ways. The more unique backgrounds we can bring to a project, the better equipped we 11 be to handle challenges with new and creative solutions/9 Walaliyadde says. Even as AKASA strengthens its

31、place in the health care technology field, Walaliyadde knows there are many more innovations to come. We have made a large amount of progress already/9 he says, “but there is so much more to do.12. What do we know about AKASA?B. Its aim is to upgrade American health care.D. Its employees are of simi

32、lar backgrounds.A. Its revenue reaches $3 billion.C. Its headquarter is based in France.13. What can we infer from Jeff Franciss words?A. He is impressed by AKASAs service.B. His company has increased its revenue.C. His current system is facing challenges.D. Value-added aspects are to be transformed

33、.14. What led to AKASAs success according toA. Advanced digital technology.C. Joint efforts made by its skilled staff.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A , A KASA Pioneers A. L IndustryC. American Health Care Needs TalentsWalaliyadde?B. Its simple corporate structure.D. Diverse products

34、offered by the company.B. A KASA Welcomes More InnovationD. Automation Improves American Health Care2023届江西省鹰潭市高三下学期二模英语试题第一节（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。AFancy spending your summer break improving your skills and preparing for your first job? We have gathered the best summe

35、r programs in Singapore in recent years. Now you will be able to narrow down your choices and make a decision.Standout Global Summer ProgramAt Standout Summer School, one of your missions will be to work as an intern with leaders in the business world who have plenty of years of experience in the fi

36、eld. Through this program, you can boost your knowledge by interacting with experts in fields like digital marketing,entrepreneurship investment, etc. Wherever you come from, the school will welcome you in their all-inclusive program.NTU Summer School ProgramNanyang Technological University will tak

37、e you on a unique experience in their summer camp. In NTUs summer school, you will be able to enjoy your favorite business track out of five different options. Each track will lead you to an internship at a top-ranked company lasting from 3 weeks to 2 months.NUS Summer SchoolThe National University

38、of Singapore offers one of the leading summer camps in Singapore. The program is designed for students who are from its partner universities located all around the world. With passion as one of the universitys core values, the NUS Summer School guarantees continuous development for its students.Sing

39、apore Management University Global Summer ProgramWith its third Global Summer Program starting in July, Singapore Management University offers international students an unforgettable opportunity: 4 weeks of learning in Singapore, with a week spent overseas in another Asian city to merge in an unmatc

40、hed experience.Get in touch with us to get all your questions about global summer programs answered!1. What do the first two programs have in common?A. Both help students start their own business.B. Both invite experts to guide students.C. Both expand students, knowledge in business.D. Both offer st

41、udents internships at top-ranked companies.2. Which program only allows students from its partner universities to join?A. Standout Global Summer Program.B. NTU Summer School Program.C. Singapore Management University Global Summer Program.D. NUS Summer School.3. How long is Singapore Management Univ

42、ersitys Global Summer Program?A. Three weeks.B. Four weeks.C. Five weeks.D. Two months.BWhen I was a kid, I couldnt resist climbing trees. A sycamore grew in front of my home. At the age of 10,1 was just tall enough to reach its lowest branch. Standing on that first branch, I was able to reach the o

43、thers and climb my way up like a monkey, up into the higher branches until I found myself taking in my whole neighborhood from on high.Climbing trees allowed me to enter another world. My friends and I took our imaginations with us to new heights, entering a fortress a pirate ship or a spaceship. On

44、e summer, we spent so much time in the sycamore that my dad created a rope-and-pulley system with an attached basket, so my mom could send ham sandwiches to us.With these memories in mind, I still have one question: Do kids still climb trees? In my small Maine town, there are some lovely maples and

45、oaks, and their branches spread wide and open for exploration. But I have not yet seen a taker. Perhaps computer games have substituted for tree-climbing, or maybe the activity came to be viewed as too risky. It is a sad loss.The campus of the university where I teach now is lovingly landscaped with

46、 all sorts of trees, with some being incredibly old. During a recent walk, I found myself ducking under the limb of a spruce. I used my feet to scrabble my way up the trunk-none of this as easy as it once was-and a moment later I was up in the tree. Then the memories came flooding back.I was so lost

47、 in my thoughts that I didnt hear the student calling to me from below. He asked what I was doing. uCome on up J I said. The airs fine?9 But he only laughed, waved me off and continued on his way. He didnt know what he was missing.4. Why did the author enjoy climbing trees when he was a child?A.It f

48、ueled his imagination.B.It allowed him to see a fortress.C.It let him swing on tree branches.D.It enabled him to overlook the city.5. What does the author think is the most likely reason that kids have stopped climbing trees?A.The concern about damaging trees.B.The difficulty of finding suitable trees.C.The popularity of computer games.D.The desire for more challenging activities.6. What happened when the author climbed up a spruce on campus?A. He was criticized by his students.B. He realized his passion for climbing trees was gone.