2022届陕西省榆林市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题.pdf

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1、2022届陕西省榆林市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题学校:姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解The most common forms of live stream marketingOnline MarketplacesOnline marketplaces like Taobao and Jingdong allow users to buy and sell productswithout ever leaving their homes.But the addition of live video streaming is proving vital tokeep buyers inte

2、rested.Why?By adding live streaming to the platform,these marketplacescan deliver the closest possible experience to“being there for online buyers.Real-timeinteractivity offers the urgency of a real marketplace,urging immediate action and improvingcommunity participation.Live Auctions（拍卖）Live stream

3、ing opens up the auction items to those unable to physically attend,reachesparticipants with varying interests and ensures that each item sells at its proper valuation.Online auctions are big business,and real-time video delivery is critical.Whether auctioningoff pets or fine art,any delay in a live

4、 stream could prevent bids（出价）from being recordedproperly.Several milliseconds can translate to billions of dollars.Influencer StreamingTodays celebrities arent necessarily on the big screen.An increasing number of starsrise to fame via social media each day.With a large number of faithful fans,infl

5、uencers canuse their personal brand and the power of live streaming to promote their favorite products inan interactive way.Influencer streaming originated on social media,but has now becomecommonplace across e-business sites as well.Live EventsNewsworthy events,such as product launches and limited

6、edition drops,increase thepopularity of live stream marketing.Today,shoppable mobile streaming allows fans topurchase items in real time from the catwalks（T 型走秀台）of Louis Vuitton and VictoriasSecret.I.How does live video streaming affect online marketplaces?A.It makes goods more popular.B.It keeps s

7、hop owners interested.C.It offers a real experience of offline shopping.D.It makes online shopping more like offline shopping.2.What can we know about online auctions?A.They bring convenience for people physically attending.B.They make sure that every item can finally be sold online.C.They make it n

8、ecessary to have high speed Internet access.D.They provide opportunities of making great fortune overnight.3.Which works as the easiest way for Internet celebrities getting into e-business?A.Online Marketplaces.B.Influencer Streaming.C.Live Auctions.D.Live Events.A series of massive thunder storms h

9、it our area recently,causing flash flooding andknocking down tree branches and even trees.I had spent the afternoon picking up branchesout of my yard and throwing them away.Then just before I was getting ready to take my dogsfor their last walk of the day,the warnings came on my television and over

10、my phone thatanother of these storms was heading our way.I quickly took my dogs outside.Huge clouds were rolling in while thunder boomed overthe hills.I knew that the stars were shining but I certainly couldnt see them.The darknessseemed darker and scarier than usual because I knew what was on the w

11、ay.That was when Isaw it.The tiniest blink of light,up high,at the far end of the grassland behind my house.Ismiled.The first of the fireflies had appeared for the summer at just the time I needed to seehis light.Soon a few others were blinking their lights as well.It amazed me how far theirlight tr

12、aveled in the darkness of the night and how they didnt seem bothered at all by theapproaching storm.I spent an extra few minutes watching my lightening bug friends andtaking in their message of light before heading in to get ready for the storm.As I did,though,I noticed that the darkness no longer s

13、eemed so scary and that my fear had been replaced withjoy.Life does have its share of storms,some caused by nature and some caused by us.Wecant go through life being scared of them,however*.Take a lesson from the fireflies then.Letyour light shine.It may seem tiny but you will be amazed at how far i

14、t can be seen and howeasily it can drive the dark away.4.What happened when the author was about to walk the dog?试卷第2 页，共 10页A.His house was heavily damaged.B.He was encouraged to pick up thebranches.C.He was broadcasting a bad weather warning.D.Another big storm was broadcasted to beon its way.5.Wh

15、ich of the following can best describe the huge clouds?A.Normal.B.Frightening.C.Pale.D.High.6.Why did the author smile when he saw the tiniest blink of light?A.There would be no storm at alL B.He could then walk his dog easier.C.He found great hope from the dark.D.He wasnt afraid of being lost then.

16、7.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.We should always give off light when in trouble.B.Small light in life wont help muchin our life.C.Some great troubles wont be easily dealt with.D.We should avoid being disturbed bytrouble.House work might seem a drag,but researchers have suggested tas

17、ks like dusting,sweeping floors and washing the windows might help adults to stay healthy into old age.Writing in the journal BMJ Open,a Singapore-based team of researchers said regular physicalactivity“improves physical and mental health,and relieves the risks and effects of chronicdiseases among o

18、lder adults.The team randomly chose adults from the town of Yishun in Singapore,and asked themto complete cognitive function tests as well as activities to assess their physical capabilities,such as standing up from a chair as quickly as they could.Participants were also quizzed ontheir levels of ph

19、ysical activity,including the amount of light housework and heavyhousework they did,and were assessed for their risk of having a fall based on measures suchas knee extension strength.The study involved 249 participants aged 21-64 and 240participants aged 65-90.Most of those who reported doing high l

20、evels of heavy or lighthousework were women.After taking into account factors including age and sex,the team found cognitive scoresand attention scores were 8%and 14%higher respectively for older adults doing highamounts of heavy housework-on average 131 minutes a week-compared with low levels,which

21、 appeared to amount to none at all.Sit-to-stand times were lower for older adultsreporting high amounts of heavy housework compared with low amounts,while they werealso assessed as being at lower risk of having a fall.Dr Shiou-Liang Wee,the co-author of the research,said health messaging on stayinga

22、ctive should not just be about recreational physical activities.Housework is a purposefulactivity performed by many older adults.Independent of recreation,commuting and otherwork-related physical activity,heavy housework is linked to sharper memory and better fallsprotection in older adults,he said.

23、8.What does the team find?A.Housework is a drag to the aged.B.Health is connected with regular exercise.C.Only doing housework can the aged stay healthy.D.Regular physical activity is dangerous for the aged.9.What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A.The research procedure.B.The research result.C.The resea

24、rch purpose.D.The research institution.10.What was considered in the study?A.Intelligence and age.B.Education and sex.C.Age and sex.D.Family and income.11.What may Shiou-Liang Wee agree with?A.Commuting is linked to sharper memory.B.Heavy housework equals recreational activity.C.People only need rec

25、reational physical activity for health.D.Recreational physical activity shouldnt replace housework.When sorting through the apples at the grocery store,you see an ugly,strange-lookingapple.Whether its a strange color,has spots,or is a strange shape,you wonder how it made itonto the shelves.Who would

26、 buy and eat this?Most people would not buy ugly produce.Thatis why it is rare to see ugly-shaped fruit or off-colored vegetables.So what happens to thisproduce?Data have shown that 20%40%of fruits and vegetables are rejected even before theyreach grocery stores.And even more are rejected on site,be

27、cause grocery stores andcompanies have incredibly high standards for what their produce should look like.That试卷第4 页，共 10页includes color,shape,size,weight,and length.And the food that doesnt meet these standardsis thrown away.There are incredibly strict laws about food donation that actually makes it

28、illegal to donate food that doesnt meet standards that are similar to those of the grocery storeas well as laws that restrict this food from being used as animal feed.Besides,10%of rich countries greenhouse gas emissions come from food that wasgrown and never eaten.Food waste not only contributes to

29、 climate change,but also foodinsecurity and extreme poverty.As stated above,in the greatest food wasting countries,thereare laws that confine produce from being donated to people in need.By reducing food waste,a third of the worlds entire food supply could be saved.Thatsenough to feed 3 billion peop

30、le.Also,by reducing food waste,farmers all over the worldcould sell more of their produce and inspire their rural,agricultural economies.There aremany ways to get involved in ending food waste!You can participate in advocacy eventshosted nearby like with Feedback Global,who hosts an event called Fee

31、ding the 5000”where they seek to feed 5000 people with food that would have otherwise been wasted.Encourage your local grocer to sell ugly produce.Food is food!12.Why is ugly-shaped fruit rarely seen at the grocery store?A.It is not tasty or nutritious.B.Farmers would not plant it.C.Most people are

32、not fond of it.D.Few people choose to purchase it.13.What happens to ugly-shaped fruit or off-colored vegetables?A.They are consumed.B.They are donated.C.They are wasted.D.They are buried.14.What does the underlined word“confine in paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Refuse.B.Restrict.C.Contact.D.Protect.15

33、.What would be a suitable title for the text?A.Ugly fruit could lead to a prettier worldB.Food waste makes 3 billion people in povertyC.Feedback Global is seeking to feed 5000 peopleD.More people should get involved in ending food waste二、七选五Fall is our favourite hiking season.Its not too hot.The bug

34、s are gone.Solitude（无人居住的地方）is easier to find.But fall hiking has its own complications,especially when itcomes to weather.16Protect your feet.Pamper your feet,and theyll take you around the world.17A pair of suede or synthetic shoes will offer great comfort,without a big breaking in”process.They dr

35、y fast,and arent tough on the wallet.If youre going for longer treks（跋涉），then youUl want footwear that offers support,comfort,weather resistance,and durability.Backpacks.18 Size.For a short hike,a daypack is best.Its light,practical,andbig enough to carry the essentials（youve looking for something b

36、etween 15 and 35 L）.Forlonger hikes,look for a pack between 30-50 L with an integrated frame（to prevent the bagfrom putting too much pressure on your back and shoulders）.Stay hydrated（含水的）.Yes,the heatwaves of summer are probably gone for the year,but packing enough water is vital in any season.19 F

37、or longer treks,consider ahydration reservoir,which can carry anywhere from 0.5 to 10 L.No need to search in yourpack for your water bottle;just enjoy a sip from the handy tube.20 Changeable fall can transform a sunny morning into a wet,cold afternoon.After a forest hike,the wind atop the lookout ca

38、n bite.Dress in layers.If its warm,you cantake a layer off to prevent sweating.If its cool,you can add a layer back on.Softshells areeasily packable and light.They keep wind and water off,and are easy to take on and off asneeded.Dressing for your trek?Check the forecast before hitting the trails.A.N

39、umber one criterion?B.Keep warm and dry.C.Like only cheep shoes?D.Just going short distances?E.Having enough water will keep you energetic.F.Before heading out,check out this handy fall hiking checklist.G.For shorter hikes,this might just mean filling up your favourite water bottle.三、完形填空For Adam Ha

40、rvison,it all started with an electric wheelchair.He 21 from hisArmy career in 2013 with one goal:to work with other veterans（老兵）.He got a job helping试卷第6 页，共 10页22 veterans in Las Vegas find housing.Then came a phone call about the 23-.Someone wanted to donate hiswheelchair only to veterans in need

41、.Adam made sure it happened.From there,word24.People just started calling me,“Adam says.Hospitals and other organizationsare saying,4We have a 25 one.Can you use it?It all 26 the founding ofHarvison House.Adam 27 this nonprofit organization in 2017 to provide low-income veteranswith 28 for their hom

42、es.Adam and his team of volunteers 29 the donateditems,clean and repair them,and then send them to veterans.While other organizations can provide the veterans with 30,they cantalways provide them with sofas,beds and kitchen tables,which are 3J parts of ahome.If someones just staring at four walls,th

43、ey feel like they have nothing to32 J Adam says,“We give them a place where they feel 33Veterans connect with Harvison House through the organizations that provide housing34.The organizations list what will be 35 needed in a new place.Then the team immediately cross-checks that list of the donated f

44、urniture.Sometimes theresa waiting period if whafs needed isnt 36.After the donated furniture has been 37,a photo of it in its new home is sentto the person who donated it,along with a letter of 38.Adam believes thatpersonal touch makes a difference.uWe dont 39 at all,“he says.But within 20minutes,I

45、 could get some phone calls with 40 for fUmiture.”21.A.retiredB.benefitedC.escapedD.learned22.A.elderlyB.disabledC.homelessD.hopeless23.A.televisionB.jacketC.equipmentD.wheelchair24.A.explodedB.spreadC.clarifiedD.extended25.A.wornB.brokenC.usedD.stolen26.A.adapted toB.resulted fromC.left behindD.bro

46、ught about27.A.promotedB.foundedC.designedD.described28.A.furnitureB.toolC.instrumentD.decoration29.A.appreciateB.purchasedC.collectD.transform30.A.accommodationB.competenceC.approachD.access31.A.emotionalB.fundamentalC.identicalD.adequate32.A.forgetB.missC.loseD.doubt33.A.considerateB.calmC.thought

47、fulD.warm34.A.exhibitionB.suggestionC.repairD.assistance35.A.urgentlyB.naturallyC.normallyD.gradually36.A.on boardB.on handC.in sightD.at ease37.A.soldB.expectedC.deliveredD.signaled38.A.thanksB.invitationC.creditD.application39.A.forgiveB.hesitateC.advertiseD.apologize40.A.ordersB.offersC.productsD

48、.intentions四、用单词的适当形式完成短文Youths in East Asia are now embracing a new philosophy theyve called“tang ping”,or“lying flat”.The phrase 41(apparent)traces its origins to a post earlier this year inan online forum run by the Chinese search giant Baidu.The author suggested that instead ofworking ones entir

49、e life chasing after an apartment and traditional family 42(value),people should pursue a simple life.43 other words,just“lie flat”.Talk of lying flat“has spread rapidly through China as young people fight with intensecompetition fbr the most 44(attract)jobs,especially in tech and other white collar

50、fields.Many tech firms 45 startups demand of people to work nearly double-ormore-the number of hours in 46 typical work week.This type of phenomenon,though,isn5t limited to China.Across East Asia,young peoplesay theyve become exhausted by the prospect of working hard fbr seemingly little reward.Inth