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1、2023届河南郑州市高三考前英语模拟试题一学校:姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解My favourite BooksPosted by Catherine Chung.a great writerStories of Your Life and Others by Ted ChiangThis collection contains several maths stories. The one I recommend is Division By Zera,about Jane Parkinson,a brilliant German mathematician.To her great des

2、pair,she ends up proving that mathematics is inconsistent and is able to prove that any two numbers are equal.A beautiful,thought-provoking（发人深省的）story about belief,understanding, and faith. The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko OgawaIts about a woman who comes to work for a once-great mathemati

3、cian.Due to a brain injury,he has only 80 minutes of short-term memory available to him before he forgets everything. It is filled with beautiful maths,simply and clearly described alongside finely drawn relationships between the characters.Too Much Happiness by Alice MunroKovalevskaya was a 19th-ce

4、ntury mathematician at a time when women were not allowed in most of Europe to attend university. She married a man who promised to take her to Germany to study. She made major contributions to the field and became the first woman in Russia to obtain a doctorate in mathematics.The Ore Miners Wife by

5、 Karl lagnemmaIt is about a miner who thinks hes discovered the proof to the problem: construct a square,equal in area to a given circle. His wife, not knowing what has suddenly taken his attention and his time, fears he is being unfaithful. A moving exploration of the joys of entering a problem who

6、le and the desire and impossibility of truly knowing those we love.1. What doesnInrefer to in Paragraph 1?A.Catherine Chung.B.Ted Chiang.C.Jane Parkinson.D.Yoko Ogawa.2. Which book is about a pioneering Russian woman mathematician?A ,Stories of Your Life and Others.B.The Housekeeper and the Professo

7、r.C.Too Much Happiness.D.The Ore Miners Wife.3. What do the listed books have in common ?A. They tell love stories.B. They involve mathematics.C. They explore human relationship.D. They reveal peoples inner world.When counting down the days until homecoming, some women choose to track paydays, schoo

8、l days, or Mondays. Me? I always counted trash days. Each time I rolled the green, heavy bin down the driveway, I considered it one of the most intolerable jobs of a Navy wife.Occasionally, a neighbor would take pity on me and replace my trashcan back to the side of the house after the garbage men w

9、ere done with it. And once, when I had maggots in the bottom of the bin, a few men from the neighborhood were nice enough to dispose of them and Clorox, the trashman, did not tell me about the whole incident until a year later.“It takes a village to do Sarahs trash,“ one neighbor, Stanford Joked. An

10、d sometimes it also takes a village to change Sarahs flat tire, to kill big bugs in her living room, and to fetch her sons toy airplane that landed on the roof. Hearing his words, I wondered if I wasnt being strong enough and if I shouldnt take my title of “Navy dependent“ so literally as to mean I

11、was, well, dependent.“Dont be silly/9 my neighbors would say. Were glad to help. More than hanging a flag from their doors, they said helping a Navy family made them feel like they were doing their part.Surprisingly to me, despite doing my lawn every week and occasionally my trash and home repairs,

12、these neighbors often told me I was far from “dependent. Instead of focusing on the things I was not doing myself, my neighbors were in awe at the things I had done alone. And most of these things (caring for sick babies in the middle of the night, dealing with emergencies), I had done without my re

13、alizing it or giving myself credit.I learned that being strong and independent doesnt necessarily mean doing it all. There are few people who can do everything themselves. Most people are eager to offer help, which they think rewarding. So dont decline help.4. How did the author feel at Stanford9s w

14、ords?A. Proud.B. Lighthearted. C. Annoyed.D. Ashamed.5. Why were the neighbors willing to help the author?A. The author was easy to get along with.B , They felt like they were doing something for Navy.C. The author was incapable of doing any housework.D. The housework in the authors house was easy t

15、o do.6. What kind of a person was the author in her neighbours9 eyes?A. Respectable. B. Dull.C. Generous.D. Dependent.7. What does the author convey in the last paragraph?A. Every man has his hobbyhorse.B. A constant guest is never welcome.C. Accepting help brings happiness to helpers. D. Being stro

16、ng and independent contributes to success.I remember when Kamala Harris became Joe Biden*s running mate. It seemed funny how many people pronounced her name incorrectly. On one occasion, a news host became upset when being corrected, and purposely called her Kumbaya.I am no stranger to this issue as

17、 many of my students are from Asian and Middle Eastern countries, and sometimes their names are difficult for me to pronounce, even after asking them how to say it. Many students seem unwilling to correct me when I attempt to learn their names correctly. The other thing Fve seen in growing numbers i

18、s students adopting” an English name.Its much more common than many think, for people to change their names in order to fit in.This is especially the case when it comes to seeking jobs. Racial and cultural minorities often attempt to avoid discrimination hiring by hiding racial cues on the resume in

19、cluding changing their name. This is referred to as resume whitening”. Research shows almost 50 percent of black and Asian job applicants did so.Xian Zhao from the University of Toronto researches ethnic （种族的）name pronunciation, saying that many people dont understand that habitually pronouncing an

20、unfamiliar name inaccurately is a form of indirect discrimination. It sends a message that “you are the minorities says Zhao. You are not important in this environment, so why should I take time and my effort to learn it?,On the other end, those with ethnic names frequently dont correct people, even

21、 when their name is pronounced wrong repeatedly, feeling it is better just to keep the peace and not stand out for being difficult.It is important to try to pronounce everyones name as they pronounce it. This communicates respect of them as a person and their culture. There is nothing wrong with ask

22、ing someone to repeat their name so that you can learn to pronounce it properly. This is usually appreciated.8. When their names are incorrectly pronounced, the authors Asian studentsA. attempt to laugh at itB. tend to accept itC , offer to correct the authorD. agree to change their names9. Which of

23、 the following can be seen as resume whitening”?A. An application for a better job.B. A change in work environment.C. A ban on racial discrimination in workplace.D. A practice of using Western names in job seeking.10. In his research, Xian Zhao finds thatA. ethnics accept their names being mispronou

24、nced to save troubleB. ethnics fight effectively with the discrimination against their namesC. many westerners pronounce ethnic names incorrectly on purposeD. many westerners make efforts to pronounce ethnic names correctly11. Whafs the authors attitude toward pronouncing ethnic names correctly?A. C

25、ritical.B. Uncaring.C. Reserved.D. Supportive.It was a sight you dont normally see: a jellyfish lying dead in the middle of a parking lot partly flooded in water. But this was no ordinary parking lot. This particular section downtown Annapolis, Maryland, is among a growing number of areas easily aff

26、ected by frequent high-tide flooding in the seaside town.High-tide floods, also known as sunny-day floods, occur when tides reach anywhere from 1.75 to 2 feet above the daily average high tide and start spilling onto streets. These floods are usually not related to storms.They typically occur during

27、 high tides. The gravitational pull of the Moon drives the tides. Winds can also influence how high the tides come in. Then there are the climate patterns like El Nino （厄尔尼诺现象），which lead to higher-than-normal sea levels along both the U. S. East and West coasts. And, of course, the most powerful dr

28、iver is sea level rise itself. Because of rising seas driven by climate change, the frequency of this kind of flood has dramatically increased in recent years. The ocean is rising at about 3.3 millimeters, or 0.13 inches a year, mostly due to the melting of land-based ice and the heated expansion of

29、 ocean water, according to NASA.Defenses are built in response to the high-tide floods. Half a mile up the road from Downtown Annapolis, the U. S. Naval Academy is beating back water: a seawall built alongside the river, flood walls protecting campus buildings, and classroom floors and walls made of

30、 concrete or painted cinder block - materials more resistant to flooding than carpet, wood and drywall.Still, David Kriebel, a professor of ocean engineering at the U. S. Naval Academy, said, the water is rising fast, and much of this flood protection will only last for a few decades. At that point,

31、 additional measures will have to be taken. You can build walls, you can add inflow preventers and you can protect areas that are worth protecting, but eventually, waters going to find its way through the holes,“ he said. “Youre not really meant to hold hack the tides.”12. What is the function of th

32、e first paragraph?A. To introduce the main topic.C. To warn people to protect animals.13.A.C.14.B. To share an unusual finding.D. To make a phenomenon convincing.Which of the following contributes most to the increase of high-tide floods?s gravity.B. Climate change.D. Certain climate patterns.What d

33、oes David Kriebel feel about the situation in a few decades?A. Curious.B. Uncertain.15 . Whats the suitable title for the text?A. The Future World: Worth the WaitC. Rising Waters: Beating Back the TidesWaterC. Confident.D. Worried.B. Climate Crisis: Solutions on the WayD. Downtown Annapolis: Emerged

34、 under二、七选五Tibetan New Year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in Tibet and is celebrated for 15 days, typically falling in February or March. 16 The celebrations include a range of customs and traditions that reflect the unique culture and identity of the Tibetan people.Before the

35、 arrival of the New Year, Tibetans engage in thorough cleaning of their homes and surroundings. 17 They also make offerings to the gods and ancestors to seek blessings for the upcoming year. Decorating homes and public places is a common custom during Losar. In addition, people also decorate their c

36、lothes with patterns, and their hair is styled in fashion.18 Traditional dishes such as momos, a type of steamed dumpling filled with meat or vegetables, and Tibetan butter tea, made from yak butter and tea leaves, are served. Sweet treats like Tibetan butter cookies and dried fruit are also enjoyed

37、.Tibetan people offer prayers and make offerings to the gods and deities during Losar. The offerings typically include food, incense and flowers. 19Music and dance are part of the Losar celebrations. Villagers gather in public spaces and dance around bonfires, singing and playing traditional instrum

38、ents.20 People gather in public spaces and light incense and candles while offering food, drinks and other items to the gods. This is followed by the ceremony of throwing Tsampa, a roasted barley flour, into the air as a symbol of letting go of the past year and embracing new beginnings.The customs

39、of Tibetan New Year are deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the Tibetan people.A. In 2023, Tibetan New Year fell on Feb 21.B. Using them, people show gratitude to the elderly people.C. In the festival, people hold various events to celebrate it.D. These offerings are believed to bring goo

40、d luck to people.E. This practice is to get rid of bad luck in the previous year.F. The Losar celebrations come to an end with a grand ceremony.G. During the New Year, Tibetans enjoy feasts with their family and friends.三、完形填空I can still remember the afternoon when we climbed the mountain as if it w

41、ere yesterday. It was a sunny day. 21 to spend some time outdoors, I went up the mountain with Uncle Jimmy. The mountain was not easy to climb and had tough rocks and streams on it. In the end, 22 and hot, I couldnt go any further. 23, we went back down themountain in the end. On the way back down,

42、Uncle Jimmy asked me a question, which 24 me speechless for a second: Whats your dream, young lady?” I have no idea, Ianswered after thinking for a while. Then he smiled and told me about his 25. Hedidnt 26 well at school when he was a student. Although 27 thought he could succeed, he knew 28 what h

43、is dream was 一 to be a 29,“I knew Iwasnt 30 when it came to studying, so I tried to buy snacks from a nearby market and sell them after class J he told me. After he left school, he started selling different items to 31 which one was most attractive to customers. Of course, he often had no money in h

44、is pocket, but 32 difficult life was, he never gave up.“There is no 33 that a person who puts in a great deal of 34 to reach his or her goal will have good luck at some point. The meaning of life is to chase your dream,“ he said gently.That night I could not fall asleep. With my eyes wide open, I la

45、y in bed tossing and turning, asking myself, “Whats my motivation?” I wanted to be a top student, but the hard work 35 meant putting everything into following my 36. If I find myself37 willpower, what should I do? Leaving home early the next morning, I climbed the mountain again all by myself. It ma

46、de me think: If we dont 38 the climb, how can we get to enjoy the scenery on the top of the mountain? At last, I reached the top and was39 by the warm breeze and sunshine. Nothing could be more40 than that.21. A. HesitantB. UnwillingC. SatisfiedD. Eager22. A. worriedB. anxiousC. exhaustedD. scared23

47、. A. ConsequentlyB. HoweverC. MeanwhileD. Furthermore24. A. causedB. leftC. pushedD. brought25. A. careerB , storyC ideaD. confusion26. A. behaveB performC - respondD. impress27. A. somebodyB everybodyC. nobodyD. anybody28. A. shortlyB. directlyC. clearlyD. rapidly29. A. chefB , scholarC. deliveryma

48、nD. businessman30. A. giftedB. skilledC. diligentD. knowledgeable31. A. make sureB. check inC. figure outD. count on32. A. whateverB howeverC whereverD. whichever33. A. needB. doubtC , wonderD. possibility34. A. talentB , potentialC. ambitionD. effort35. A. directedB connectedC. pulledD. involved36. A. passion37. A. lacking38. A. grasp39. A. shocked40. A. pleasantB. abilityB , sharingB. approachB amusedB. unexpectedC - strengthC. de