福建省泉州市2020-2022届高三三模英语试卷汇编：阅读理解专题（近三年）(含答案)
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福建省泉州市2020-2022届高三三模英语试卷汇编
阅读理解专题
福建省泉州市2022届高三三模英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Louis E. Stocklmeir Regional History Library and Archives (档案绾)
History as Education
Focusing on California and regional studies, the Louis E. Stocklmeir Regional History Library and Archives is operated by the California History Center and Foundation which present exhibits, offer classes with De Anza College, and publish books and a periodical.
Alongside 19th century county histories, and gold rush diaries are books on Sierra Nevada geology (地质) studies of Los Angeles urban design, and the future of California’s people.
What We Offer
Since the 1970s, the library of the California History Center has participated in a dynamic expansion of awareness of Santa Clara Valley’s and California’s past, present, and future. Research papers, taped oral histories, clippings (短视频) and photograph documents form the core of a collection now enlarged by donations of fine books, periodicals and documental materials on regional and state history and issues.
Library Use
Use of the Stocklmeir Library is free to students and California History Center Foundation members. There is a daily use fee for all other users. Photocopy and photo reproduction services are available for a charge.
Today’s Stocklmeir Library users include people from all walks of life, such as architects, authors, advertisers, business people, journalists, historians and so on. Especially welcome is the valley resident-newcomer or long-time community member-eager to see for the first time, or recall, how the landscape once looked.
Information for visitors
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-noon, 1:00-4:00 p.m. (Closed July and August)
Contact us by phone: 408.864.8987
1. What can visitors find in the library
A. Fine books on advertising. B. Documents in various forms.
C. Landscape of the future. D. Clippings of newcomers.
2. What is the advantage of a foundation member
A. Free daily visit. B. Free photocopying.
C. Free photo reproduction. D. Free weekend visiting.
3. What is the subject of the library
A. Book publishing. B. Urban design.
C. Geology of California. D. History of California.
B
Virginia Guarddon can’t remember her life without some sort of art. She started playing piano when she was 6. At 10, she came across works by the Spanish poet Gustavo Adolfo Becquer, and she was hooked. She started writing poems that would be featured in a couple of books.
There’s something else that’s always been in her life: a type of skin lupus. “All of my life, I tried to find ways to make it better,” Guarddon said. “And that led to trying to help others feel better about their skin.” The attempt took her to the U.S. in 1994, where she studied science and piano. And then she began a career in skin care. “To me, skin is a form of art,” she said. “I love making women feel beautiful.”
“I wanted to create something of my own,” Guarddon said. “I wanted to realize my dream.” Her dream Combining all of her passions into one.
The result is Poet’s Garden Apothecary, Guarddon’s own skin care line and the online business: Poet’s Garden Alchemist. Guarddon teamed up with a laboratory to create her line of products, which she calls “skin poetry.” The products, made for every skin type, include an oil face cleanser, day cream and night cream. With each purchase, customers receive a custom poem from one of the company’s contributors. And some earnings from the business go to the Poetry Foundation.
In the first few months of running business, Guarddon said, Poet’s Garden Alchemist is turning into an online poet’s movement. She often hosts live poetry readings on Instagram. “To me, skin care and poetry go together,” she says. “I’m trying to show that beauty is not just skin deep. It’s about our voice and how we express it.”
4. Why does the author mention Guarddon’s early experience
A. To show her excellent artistic talent. B. To highlight the impact of Gustavo on her.
C. To explain the inspiration of her skin care art. D. To appeal for carrying out research on skin lupus.
5. What do we know about “skin poetry” products
A. They are created in a laboratory. B. They are sold with a song.
C. They are designed for skin lupus. D. They are funded by the Poetry Foundation.
6. Which of the following best describes Guarddon
A. Creative and caring. B. Faithful and ambitious.
C. Strong-willed and cautious. D. Sociable and trustworthy.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Healthy Skin for Everyone B. Putting Passion Back in Business
C. A Difficult Rise to Fame D. Positive Thought, Happy Relationships
C
Working on a computer with a traditional mouse never came easy for 8-year-old Isabelle Dapkus, who has developmental disabilities. However, Isabelle is now able to access her schoolwork online, all thanks to a fidget mouse (减压鼠标): the Hoglet - a multisensory device that resembles toy. “She’s never been able to use a mouse before, and it wasn’t for lack of trying, but it was just not the appropriate tool,” said her mother, Julia Dapkus, 41, of Michigan.
As virtual learning has become a common option for families during the COVID-19 pandemic, online schooling has also become a struggle for students with developmental disabilities.
The Hoglet - which takes its name from its resemblance to a baby hedgehog (刺猬) - is specially designed with elements from a fidget toy to increase focus for those with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder (自闭症). The Hoglet is wireless and minimizes clicking sounds as to not annoy those with autism spectrum disorder.
Parker Lynch, creator of the Hoglet and CEO of Hedgehog Health, met Dapkus at a fundraiser, and he eventually asked her and her daughter to test the mouse out. Children who use a fidget device have an increase in concentration, are not as restless and are more likely to complete tasks in treatment and education, according to a study. The Flushing Hospital Medical Center in New York, which performed the study, found that fidget toys can be academically beneficial for students, including those with learning disabilities.
Because of research of his own that saw similar results, Lynch decided to create a tool similar to fidget toys that could provide the same functionality. After five years of research and testing, Lynch founded Hedgehog Health and released the company’s first product, the Hoglet.
Lynch is now working on a removable and washable cover for the Hoglet as well as another mouse that will stimulate all five senses.
8. Why was the Hoglet invented
A. To popularize virtual learning. B. To replace the old-fashioned mouse.
C. To involve interaction in school learning. D. To help the mentally disabled study online.
9. Where can you find the encouraging test results of fidget devices
A. In paragraph 2. B. In paragraph 3. C. In paragraph 4. D. In paragraph 5.
10. What inspired Lynch’s invention of the Hoglet
A. His struggling experience. B. His meeting Dapkus.
C. His study on using fidget toys. D. His dream of founding Hedgehog Health.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. Reinventing a mouse. B. A multisensory toy.
C Fighting autism spectrum disorder. D. Treatment for learning disabilities.
D
Reading books can obviously make you a better, smarter entrepreneur. According to a 2018 study of over 160,000 adults in 31 countries, the more books that were present in participants’ childhood homes, the more competent they now were as adults with skills in literacy, mathematics, and technological problem-solving. Researchers note that book-oriented socialization, indicated by home library size, equips youth with lifelong tastes, skill and knowledge.
Growing up with home libraries boosts adult skills in literacy, numeracy and technological problem-solving beyond the benefits acquired from parental education or your own educational or occupational attainment. Kids who grow up in a home where reading is valued and modeled are more likely to be good readers. Strangely enough, though, advanced education doesn’t necessarily offset the “lots of books in the home” advantage. Adults who grew up with relatively few books in their homes and later earned a college degree had literacy levels approximately equal to adults who grew up in homes with large libraries but only attended school for nine years.
Jessica Stillman [of Inc.] writes, surrounding yourself with more books than you could ever read says good things about your mind. Those books serve as a constant reminder of all the things you don’t know—which helps keep you intellectually hungry and curious. And possibly, this will keep you a little more modest, since research shows the quicker you are to admit you don’t know something, the faster you can then learn it. As Jeff Bezos says, a key sign of intelligence is the willingness to change your mind, something that only happens if you’re willing to admit that your current thinking may not be the best thinking. Modesty, learning and the willingness to change your mind when new data presents itself: That’s another three bonus every entrepreneur can benefit from.
12. What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about the research
A. Tough process. B. Inspiring discovery.
C. Numerous data. D. Advanced technology.
13. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “offset” in paragraph 2
A. Compete with. B. Differ from. C. Go against. D. Compensate for.
14. Why does the author mention Jessica
A. To keep readers intellectually hungry. B. To stress the significance of modesty.
C. To remind readers of their ignorance. D. To evidence the benefits of home library.
15. What is the passage mainly about
A. Home library size indicates lifelong skills. B. Home reading equals to a college degree.
C. Modesty makes a promising entrepreneur. D. Childhood libraries lead to adulthood success.
福建省泉州市2021届高三三模英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Stepping Out Into Nature
The classic road trip is more popular than ever. Here are several places to hit the open road.
Colo-road Trips
The Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-trippers to explore the state’s 24 Scenic & Historic Byways. A new microsite includes-an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region, interest or season. Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities.
The Beartooth Highway.
Visitors of this extraordinary byway experience the grand sights of Montana, Wyoming and Yellowstone Park. The windy 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto. Breathtakingly beautiful, this All-American Road showcases wide, high alpine plateaus（高原）, painted with ice blue lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls and wildlife.
Seward Highway, Alaska
The road that connects Anchorage to Seward is 127-mile treasure of natural beauty, wildlife and stories of adventure. The drive begins at the base of the Chugach Mountains, hugs the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and winds through gold mining towns, national forests and fishing villages. Expect waterfalls, glaciers, eagles and some good bear stories.
The Lighthouse Trail, Maine
Travel the 375 miles between Kittery and Calais, Maine, visiting lighthouses along the way. Hear tales of shipwrecks（海难）and of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly. If possible, visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum. where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an appealing break.
1. What makes Colo-road Tips special
A. Good bear stories. B. A scenic beach. C. Hands-on exhibits. D. An interactive map.
2. Where can you explore state of gold miners
A. Colorado. B. Montana. C. Alaska. D. Maine
3. Which place is suitable for a family with children
A. Colo-road Trips. B. The Beartooth Highway.
C. Seward Highway. D. The Lighthouse Trail.
B
On July 24, 2020, Mike Stout launched his kayak（皮筏艇）just before 8：30 a.m. About 56 miles and 16.5 hours later, he landed on the sandy Michigan shore. It was his second time crossing Lake Michigan.
By chance, Stout said, he gave kayaking a try in 2016. Already in good physical condition, he considered kayaking a weekend escape. Then he was challenged by a client of his firm to think bigger. He did go big quickly. Weekend kayak trips were 40, 50 and 60 miles long over the next few months. Then his goal was to cross Lake Michigan that year. On August 3, Stout completed his first crossing of Lake Michigan in 15.5 hours. Since then, he’s finished countless long-distance trips on Minnesota rivers and lakes.
In heading back to Lake Michigan last summer, Stout thought he could become the first kayaker to make a round-trip crossing of the Great Lake. He felt capable. He’d put in 800 miles since March 1, 2020-when ice was still on the Minnesota River.
Stout wanted to do with manageable winds. Possibilities rose, only to become worse, the lake showing its mercurial nature. Stout realized a single crossing was his best hope. With local police informed of his plans and plenty of food aboard, Stout launched. His plan was to land on the Michigan shore 12.5 hours later. The lake thought otherwise. The winds and waves were working against him, too. Still, he was resolute. Finally he could hear waves crashing on shore.
“Never did I have a sense of doubt or fear or worry,” Stout said. Despite the constant, forceful wind, he said the crossing was easier than his others because of his experience. But no less meaningful. The stars, the chance to speak to the heavens, and the hope that his adventure would inspire others-all were fuel to finish.
4. What can we infer about Stout from paragraph 2
A. He challenged his client.
B. He intended to escape real life.
C. He was organized and determined.
D. He set a goal bigger than his capability.
5. What forced Stout to change his journey into a single crossing in 2020
A. His physical state. B. The weather condition.
C. The freezing water. D. Warning from local police.
6. What does the underlined word “mercurial” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Changeable. B. Merciful. C. Perfect. D. Balanced.
7. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Weather. B. Adventure. C. Geography. D. Entertainment.
C
Smartphones, tablets and other digital devices can be addictive. They affect sleep. They draw kids into an alternate universe, often distracting（使分心）them from more productive-and healthier-real-world activities. And they are often linked to anxiety and depression, learning disabilities and obesity（肥胖）. Yet for many teenagers, cellphones and social media are also absolutely necessary tools for planning their social lives, keeping up with schoolwork and staying in touch with out-of-town friends and relatives.
How can parents make the most of the constructive uses of screen-based technology while minimizing its harmful effects？
The key is helping kids use technology as a tool, not a toy, “where there’s some purpose other than the medication of boredom,” says Jim Taylor, a psychologist and author of the book Raising Generation Tech：Preparing Your Children for a Media-fueled World. Taylor, like many other medical and mental health professionals, advises parents to set limits and stick to them. They should restrict the amount of time their kids spend on devices, create tech-free zones-no cellphones in their bedrooms, for example-and tech-free times, such as at the dinner table, in restaurants and on family outings.
Perhaps the best thing you can do is serve as a good role model by exhibiting the same online behavior you expect of your children, says Dr. Elias Aboujaoude, a Stanford University psychiatrist. “If parents are breaking their own rules,” Aboujaoude says, “kids cannot be expected to behave differently.”
Chad Landgraf, 44, of Oklahoma, told me he was worried about how addicted his 12-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter became when they were on their devices. So, hoping to set an example, he switched from e-books to old-fashioned print. “When I had my Kindle or ipad open, they. didn’t know if I was reading or surfing the net,” Landgraf says. “But at least if I have a paper copy of a book, they know I am reading. Modeling seems like the easiest way.”
8. What may be the result of children’s using digital devices
A. Health improvement. B. Free creation.
C. Sleep disorder. D. Good conduct
9. What does Jim Taylor suggest parents doing
A. Killing time by using screen-based technology.
B. Forbidding kids using smartphones.
C. Setting clear boundaries for kids.
D. Restricting tech-free family time.
10. Why did Chad pick up old-fashioned print
A. He was afraid of becoming addicted. B. He expected to be a role model.
C. He was tired of surfing the net. D. He preferred paper copies of books.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Parenting in a digital world B. Learning to be intelligent parents
C. Using smart devices wisely D. Helping children behave themselves
D
Flocks of hundreds of regent honeyeaters（王吸蜜鸟）could once be spotted all over south-eastern Australia on a regular basis, but today the species is critically endangered, with only 300 believed to exist in the entire world. They were also known for the complexity of their mating songs, but as their numbers started declining, scientists started noticing male regent honeyeaters didn’t even sound like their species anymore. Today, there is enough evidence that regent honeyeaters have forgotten how to sing, which could cause the entire species to go extinct.
At one point, Australian scientists noticed that male regent honeyeaters were imitating（模仿）the songs of other bird species. Some experts believed that the imitation was a purposeful strategy to avoid attacks from their enemies. However, a recent study showed otherwise. Young regent honeyeaters learn their songs from adult members of their species, just like human children learn to speak, but because they are spread so thin in their habitat-they could occupy probably 10 times the size of the UK but are really small in quantity-many males don’t get to listen to the right songs, so they start adopting the tunes of other bird species. The problem is that these aren’t the songs female regent honeyeaters want to hear, so their chances of finding a mate are very slim.
Scientists are now planning to catch wild males that can sing and put them next to caged regent honeyeaters so that the young birds can learn the right song. They then plan to release them into the wild every few years, where they will hopefully be able to attract females and reproduce.
“This study shows how damaging population declines and habitat fragmentation（碎片）might be to this critical process in the life of songbirds,” said Dr Sue Zollinger, an expert in animal communication from Manchester Metropolitan University.
12. Why are regent honeyeaters faced with extinction
A. They are short of food. B. They are incapable of imitation.
C. Their habitats are badly destroyed. D. Male birds fail to sing the right songs.
13. What is paragraph 2 intended to do
A. Analyse the reason. B. Draw a conclusion.
C. Present the problem. D. Add some background.
14. What are scientists doing to help the honeyeaters
A. Broadcasting mating songs to the young birds.
B. Introducing wild birds to teach caged ones.
C. Training them to escape from the enemies.
D. Spreading them in different habitats.
15. Why does the writer mention Dr Sue Zollinger’s words
A. To indicate the difficulty of catching wild birds.
B. To offer some strategies for animal communication.
C. To point out the critical tunes of the bird’s mating songs.
D. To stress the significance of an ideal population per habitat.
福建省泉州市2020届高三三模英语试题
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ABC和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
From virtual tours to e-learning tools, museums and art galleries have been sharing resources using digital platforms to continue to connect with the public, share collections and stories, and support those who are vulnerable（脆弱的）during closures and the COVID-19 crisis.
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery is a family friendly museum in Hastings with a diverse collection of 97,000 objects of local history, fine a d decorative arts and natural sciences. To deal with the COVID-19 outbreak, we have launched a digital museum via the Twitter hashtag #HastingsDigitalMuseum as well as via out Facebook and Instagram pages.
The British Library
Over the past two years, our imaging specialists have been trying to digitise the globes, which form one of the most beautiful parts in the British Library’s vast maps collection. The virtual globes will be made available for up close interaction on the British Library’s website throughout 2020, with the first seven due for release on 26 March.
Art UK
Art UK is the online home for every public art collection in the UK. Art UK is a charity, which features almost digitised 250,000 artworks available online. Through our work, we make art available for everyone--for enjoyment, learning and research. From May we will offer users the opportunity to create and share albums of artworks as well as”digital surrogate（替代的）exhibitions”.
Leeds Art Gallery Online
The displays at Leeds City Art Gallery have been selected by the staff to reflect the richness and variety of the collections. Established masterpieces are presented alongside lesser known works. It includes recent acquisitions and long term works from the collection. The collection is quite large--only a fraction（部分）is on display at any one time. When not on show, these may be seen by appointment at the Gallery.
1. Which is the most inviting to a geography lover
A. Hastings Museum and Art Gallery. B. The British Library.
C. Art UK. D. Leeds Art Gallery Online.
2. What is special about Art UK
A. It is an ideal museum for a family.
B. It has the largest collection of art works.
C. It is a non-profit art learning service.
D. It displays lesser known works besides famous ones.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce virtual tours options. B. To inform readers of art events.
C. To provide a cure for COVID-19. D. To popularise art knowledge to readers.
B
With schools close in the UK during the COVID-19 outbreak, most children must now be homeschooled. Parents have found themselves not only having to balance work and having the children at home but also having to try and teach them. How can you keep your children focused while learning
Nicola Anderson--Head of Customer Support at the UK’s leading online tutoring service MyTutor provides new, up-to-date tips to hearten parents at this difficult time and advises how they can structure their children’s days.
One is to keep to a regular timetable so it still feels like your child is taking part in the school day. Ms Anderson said: “Children of all ages do well on routine and boundaries; schools provide this in abundance and it will most children feel secure and happy if they can follow a similar timetable for their homeschooling.”
Another tip is to create an environment which is favorable to learning. She said:” The environment should be free from distractions and ideally near to an open window, to provide them with appropriate levels of fresh air and natural light. Some children find it comfortable and helpful to have quiet, instrumental music playing in the background to help them to focus, but this isn’t for everyone.”
Using technology to help with your child’s learning is also advised. Many schools are offering online classes and resources to help and companies are reducing or even not charging their fees during this time.
It is also important to keep physical exercise as a part of your routine. Joe Wicks, otherwise known as The Body Coach, has been keeping kids healthy with daily 10 minute workouts for children on his Youtube channel. Ms Anderson said:” It can be anything from running around the garden, walking the dog, a game of football or dancing around your living room!”
4. Who is the text intended for
A. Student. B. Teachers.
C. Coaches. D. Parents.
5. What does the underlined word“this" in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Homeschooling. B. Tutoring service.
C. A regular timetable. D. Difficult time:
6. What may Nicola Anderson agree
A. To allow children to adjust schedule freely.
B. To offer children peaceful study environment.
C. To recommend high-tech to online schools.
D. To combine routine with kids' mental heath.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. How to improve homeschooling efficiency.
B. How to obtain online learning resources.
C. How to study attentively at home.
D. How to design a proper schedule.
C
Ultrasound（超声）is used widely in medical imaging, but in recent years scientists have started developing it for another use: stimulating nerves to treat disease. In two new studies in mice, researchers focused the sound waves on nerves in the spleen（脾）that communicate with the immune system, reducing symptoms. If the approach proves safe and effective in people, it could serve as a treatment for diseases such as arthritis（关节炎）.
In one study, led by scientists at the Feistein Institute and GE Research, mice receiving a few minutes of ultrasound treatment to the spleen nerve had a diminished symptoms to an injected（注射）poison. In another study, researchers at the University of Minnesota and their colleagues reduces symptoms of arthritis in mice by stimulating their spleen nerves for 20 minutes every day for a week. “Zeroing in on the spleen may provide a more precise approach than focusing on the vagus nerve（交感神经）, which connects with the immune system via a second nerve that stimulates the spleen.” says Hubert Lin, lead author of the latter study. “When we’re targeting the spleen we have less of an effect all over the body.”
“Little is known about how repeated ultrasound affects the spleen or whether it has other harmful effects,” says neuroscientist Denise Bellinger of Loma Linda University, who was not involved in either study. An ongoing clinical trial aims to assess the treatment’s safety in humans with arthritis. A bigger unknown is how ultrasound activates in general. Scientists are now exploring the use of ultrasound on other parts of the nervous system, including the brain. “We know how to control nerves with electricity, and we’ve been doing it for more than 100 years,” neuroscientist Kevin Tracey says, “But the idea of controlling nerve signals with ultrasound is a brand-new field.”
8. What do scientists expect of the new application of ultrasound
A. It'll be applied in medical imaging
B. It'll be used to activate nerves to treat disease.
C. It’ll be applied in spleen transplantation.
D. It'll be employed to rebuild immune system.
9. What does the underlined word “diminished" in paragraph 2 mean
A. Complicated. B. Worsened.
C. Decreased. D. Associated.
10. What is the concern of Denise Bellinger
A. Side effect. B. Time length.
C. The procedure. D. The cost.
11. What is most likely the next step of the study
A. Assessing the treatment' s safety on humans.
B. Activating nerves in general with ultrasound.
C. Exploring the use of ultrasound on the brain.
D. Controlling nerve signals with ultrasound.
D
The invention of steel frames in the late 1800s meant that the walls did not carry the weight of a structure. This development meant that suddenly much taller buildings were possible, and they could be built quickly. Skyscrapers had been born, and they were about to change the face of our cities.
Since 1901 the world’s tallest building had always been a skyscraper and until 1974 this was always in New York. Only after the end of the century did the tallest building appear outside North America, with the opening of the first building to be more than half a kilometer tall, Taipei 101.
Tall building are seen as a symbol of success and status by many but they are not always popular with local residents. The construction of the Shard, the tallest building in London and in the entire European Union, has been highly controversial. It is only a few hundred meters across the River Thames from the Tower of London--one of the oldest and most famous landmarks in London.Many feel that such modern constructions should not be built near to historic sites.
London residents should hope that the opening of the Shard doesn’t lead to a major downtown in their economy. The Empire State Building was finished in 1931, very soon after Wall Street crashed. The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur were built in 1988, just after the Asian financial crisis. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai was opened in early 2010, and shortly afterwards the emirate’s（酋长国的）investment company collapsed.
The Burj Khalifa might be the tallest structure in the world currently but its status is under threat from numerous planned buildings around the world. One tower which will probably never be built is the 4km high X-Seed 4000 in Tokyo. It was designed in 1995 to attract publicity rather than as a serious proposal, but who knows when such fanciful ideas could become a reality The Burj Khalifa is more that double the height of the Empire State Building, and surely no one in 1931 would have imagined that.
12. What make the building of skyscrapers possible
A. The using of the steel frames.
B. The improvement of the wall material.
C. The changing of the city face.
D. 'The increase of the building height.
13. What is most Londoners' attitude towards the construction of the Shard
A. Supportive. B. Uncooperative.
C. Acceptable. D. Critical.
14. How is paragraph 4 developed
A. By analyzing possible reasons. B. By stating general characters.
C. By providing typical examples. D. By listing practical proposals.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Skyscrapers: symbol of success B. Skyscrapers: ideal buildings
C. The sky's fanciful ideas and reality D. The sky's the limit
参考答案：
福建省泉州市2022届高三三模英语试题
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
21—25 BADCB 26—30 ABDCC 31—35 ABADD
65. growth
福建省泉州市2021届高三三模英语试题
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. B
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. B 11. A
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. D
福建省泉州市2020届高三三模英语试题
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文，介绍了在疫情期间，利用数字平台提供虚拟旅游的几家博物馆和美术馆。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“in the British Library’s vast maps collection”可知，大英图书馆里收藏着很多地图，因此它对地理爱好者最有吸引力，故B项正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Art UK is a charity, which features almost digitised 250,000 artworks available online.”可知，英国艺术协会是一个慈善机构，其特点是几乎有25万件数字化的艺术品可以在网上找到，由此可知，英国艺术协会的特别之处在于它是一种非盈利的艺术学习服务，故C项正确。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段中的“From virtual tours to e-learning tools, museums and art galleries have been sharing resources using digital platforms”可知，从虚拟旅游到电子学习工具，博物馆和美术馆一直在利用数字平台共享资源，由此可知，本文主要介绍的是在疫情期间，利用数字平台提供虚拟旅游的几家博物馆和美术馆，因此，本文的目的是介绍虚拟旅游的几个选择，故A项正确。
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文，向家长们介绍了在疫情期间如何让孩子在家学习时集中精力的几个方法。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Parents have found themselves not only having to balance work and having the children at home but also having to try and teach them. How can you keep your children focused while learning ”可知，家长们发现他们不仅要平衡工作与和孩子一起在家的关系，还要努力教他们学习，你怎么能让你的孩子在学习时集中精力呢？由此可知，本文是写给家长的，故D项正确。
【5题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词前的“One is to keep to a regular timetable so it still feels like your child is taking part in the school day.”可知，其中一个方法是保持一个固定的时间表，这样你的孩子仍然感觉像是在学校上学，此处承接上文，说的是学校制定了很多固定的时间表（课时安排），如果孩子们在家能遵循类似的时间表，他们会有序、快乐地学习，由此可知画线词指代的就是前面提到的“固定的时间表”，故C项正确。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Another tip is to create an environment which is favorable to learning. She said:” The environment should be free from distractions and ideally near to an open window, to provide them with appropriate levels of fresh air and natural light.”可知，另一个方法是营造一个有利于学习的环境，她（尼古拉·安德森）说：“这应该是一种没有外界干扰的环境，最好靠近一扇打开的窗户，这样可以为他们提供新鲜的空气和自然的光线，由此可知，尼古拉·安德森会同意为孩子营造一个安静的学习环境，故B项正确。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段中的“How can you keep your children focused while learning ”可知，本文主要向家长们介绍了在疫情期间如何让孩子在家学习时集中精力（提高在家学习的效率）的几个方法，故A项正确。
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇说明文，介绍了科学家们研究用超声波刺激神经来治疗关节炎等疾病。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Ultrasound（超声）is used widely in medical imaging, but in recent years scientists have started developing it for another use: stimulating nerves to treat disease.”可知，超声波在医学成像中有着广泛的应用，但近年来科学家们开始将其用于另一个用途：刺激神经来治疗疾病，也就是说科学家们期望用超声波刺激神经来治疗疾病，故B项正确。
【9题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“In two new studies in mice, researchers focused the sound waves on nerves in the spleen（脾）that communicate with the immune system, reducing symptoms.”可知，在两项针对小白鼠的新研究中，研究人员将声波聚焦在脾脏与免疫系统沟通的神经上，从而减轻症状，再结合画线词后的“In another study, researchers at the University of Minnesota and their colleagues reduces symptoms of arthritis in mice by stimulating their spleen nerves for 20 minutes every day for a week.”可知，在另一项研究中，明尼苏达大学的研究人员和他们的同事通过一周内每天刺激小白鼠的脾脏神经20分钟来减轻关节炎的症状，因此画线词词义与“reduces”相近，此处是说在一项研究中，接受几分钟脾脏神经超声波治疗的小白鼠的症状有所减轻，由此可知画线词词义为“减轻”，故C项正确。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的““Little is known about how repeated ultrasound affects the spleen or whether it has other harmful effects,” says neuroscientist Denise Bellinger of Loma Linda University”可知，洛马琳达大学的神经科学家丹尼斯·贝林格说：“对于重复超声波如何影响脾脏，或者它是否有其他有害影响，我们知之甚少”，由此可知，丹尼斯·贝林格担心的是这种治疗方法的副作用，故A项正确、
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的““neuroscientist Kevin Tracey says, “But the idea of controlling nerve signals with ultrasound is a brand-new field.””可知，神经科学家凯文·特雷西说，“但是用超声波控制神经信号的想法是一个全新的领域”，由此可知，科学家们下一步可能会研究用超声波来控制神经信号，故D项正确。
【点睛】本篇第2题词义猜测题的难度较大，抓住研究人员的研究方法是关键，根据第一段中的“In two new studies in mice, researchers focused the sound waves on nerves in the spleen（脾）that communicate with the immune system, reducing symptoms.”可知，在两项针对小白鼠的新研究中，研究人员将声波聚焦在脾脏与免疫系统沟通的神经上，从而减轻症状，再结合画线词后的“In another study, researchers at the University of Minnesota and their colleagues reduces symptoms of arthritis in mice by stimulating their spleen nerves for 20 minutes every day for a week.”可知，在另一项研究中，明尼苏达大学的研究人员和他们的同事通过一周内每天刺激小白鼠的脾脏神经20分钟来减轻关节炎的症状，因此画线词词义与“reduces”相近，此处是说在一项研究中，接受几分钟脾脏神经超声波治疗的小白鼠的症状有所减轻，由此可知画线词词义为“减轻”，故C项正确。
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. D
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文，介绍了世界上很多国家为了追求大楼的高度而争相建造摩天大楼，但这并没有带来经济的繁荣。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The invention of steel frames in the late 1800s meant that the walls did not carry the weight of a structure. This development meant that suddenly much taller buildings were possible, and they could be built quickly. Skyscrapers had been born”可知，19世纪晚期钢架的发明意味着墙不能承载结构的重量，这一发展意味着更高的建筑成为可能，而且它们可以很快建成，摩天大楼就此诞生了，由此可知，钢架的使用使建造摩天大楼成为可能，故A项正确。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The construction of the Shard, the tallest building in London and in the entire European Union, has been highly controversial. It is only a few hundred meters across the River Thames from the Tower of London--one of the oldest and most famous landmarks in London.Many feel that such modern constructions should not be built near to historic sites.”可知，夏德大厦是伦敦乃至整个欧盟最高的建筑，其建造一直备受争议，伦敦塔是伦敦最古老、最著名的地标之一，许多人认为这样的现代建筑不应该建在历史遗址附近，由此可知，大多数伦敦人对夏德大厦的建造持批评的态度，故D项正确。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“The Empire State Building was finished in 1931, very soon after Wall Street crashed. The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur were built in 1988, just after the Asian financial crisis. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai was opened in early 2010, and shortly afterwards the emirate’s（酋长国的）investment company collapsed.”可知，1931年，在华尔街崩盘后不久，帝国大厦竣工；吉隆坡的双子塔建于1988年，就在亚洲金融危机之后；迪拜的哈利法塔在2010年初开放，不久之后，迪拜的投资公司倒闭，本段用这三个典型例子证明夏德大厦的开放不会给伦敦带来经济的繁荣，故C项正确。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据最后一段中的“The Burj Khalifa might be the tallest structure in the world currently but its status is under threat from numerous planned buildings around the world.”可知，迪拜的哈利法塔可能是目前世界上最高的建筑，但它的地位正受到来自世界各地众多已经规划的建筑的威胁，由此可知，本文主要介绍的是世界上很多国家为了追求大楼的高度而争相建造摩天大楼（但这并没有带来经济的繁荣），故D项（天空才是极限）适合作文章标题。
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福建省泉州市2022届高三三模英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Louis E. Stocklmeir Regional History Library and Archives (档案绾)
History as Education
Focusing on California and regional studies, the Louis E. Stocklmeir Regional History Library and Archives is operated by the California History Center and Foundation which present exhibits, offer classes with De Anza College, and publish books and a periodical.
Alongside 19th century county histories, and gold rush diaries are books on Sierra Nevada geology (地质) studies of Los Angeles urban design, and the future of California’s people.
What We Offer
Since the 1970s, the library of the California History Center has participated in a dynamic expansion of awareness of Santa Clara Valley’s and California’s past, present, and future. Research papers, taped oral histories, clippings (短视频) and photograph documents form the core of a collection now enlarged by donations of fine books, periodicals and documental materials on regional and state history and issues.
Library Use
Use of the Stocklmeir Library is free to students and California History Center Foundation members. There is a daily use fee for all other users. Photocopy and photo reproduction services are available for a charge.
Today’s Stocklmeir Library users include people from all walks of life, such as architects, authors, advertisers, business people, journalists, historians and so on. Especially welcome is the valley resident-newcomer or long-time community member-eager to see for the first time, or recall, how the landscape once looked.
Information for visitors
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-noon, 1:00-4:00 p.m. (Closed July and August)
Contact us by phone: 408.864.8987
1. What can visitors find in the library
A. Fine books on advertising. B. Documents in various forms.
C. Landscape of the future. D. Clippings of newcomers.
2. What is the advantage of a foundation member
A. Free daily visit. B. Free photocopying.
C. Free photo reproduction. D. Free weekend visiting.
3. What is the subject of the library
A. Book publishing. B. Urban design.
C. Geology of California. D. History of California.
B
Virginia Guarddon can’t remember her life without some sort of art. She started playing piano when she was 6. At 10, she came across works by the Spanish poet Gustavo Adolfo Becquer, and she was hooked. She started writing poems that would be featured in a couple of books.
There’s something else that’s always been in her life: a type of skin lupus. “All of my life, I tried to find ways to make it better,” Guarddon said. “And that led to trying to help others feel better about their skin.” The attempt took her to the U.S. in 1994, where she studied science and piano. And then she began a career in skin care. “To me, skin is a form of art,” she said. “I love making women feel beautiful.”
“I wanted to create something of my own,” Guarddon said. “I wanted to realize my dream.” Her dream Combining all of her passions into one.
The result is Poet’s Garden Apothecary, Guarddon’s own skin care line and the online business: Poet’s Garden Alchemist. Guarddon teamed up with a laboratory to create her line of products, which she calls “skin poetry.” The products, made for every skin type, include an oil face cleanser, day cream and night cream. With each purchase, customers receive a custom poem from one of the company’s contributors. And some earnings from the business go to the Poetry Foundation.
In the first few months of running business, Guarddon said, Poet’s Garden Alchemist is turning into an online poet’s movement. She often hosts live poetry readings on Instagram. “To me, skin care and poetry go together,” she says. “I’m trying to show that beauty is not just skin deep. It’s about our voice and how we express it.”
4. Why does the author mention Guarddon’s early experience
A. To show her excellent artistic talent. B. To highlight the impact of Gustavo on her.
C. To explain the inspiration of her skin care art. D. To appeal for carrying out research on skin lupus.
5. What do we know about “skin poetry” products
A. They are created in a laboratory. B. They are sold with a song.
C. They are designed for skin lupus. D. They are funded by the Poetry Foundation.
6. Which of the following best describes Guarddon
A. Creative and caring. B. Faithful and ambitious.
C. Strong-willed and cautious. D. Sociable and trustworthy.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Healthy Skin for Everyone B. Putting Passion Back in Business
C. A Difficult Rise to Fame D. Positive Thought, Happy Relationships
C
Working on a computer with a traditional mouse never came easy for 8-year-old Isabelle Dapkus, who has developmental disabilities. However, Isabelle is now able to access her schoolwork online, all thanks to a fidget mouse (减压鼠标): the Hoglet - a multisensory device that resembles toy. “She’s never been able to use a mouse before, and it wasn’t for lack of trying, but it was just not the appropriate tool,” said her mother, Julia Dapkus, 41, of Michigan.
As virtual learning has become a common option for families during the COVID-19 pandemic, online schooling has also become a struggle for students with developmental disabilities.
The Hoglet - which takes its name from its resemblance to a baby hedgehog (刺猬) - is specially designed with elements from a fidget toy to increase focus for those with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder (自闭症). The Hoglet is wireless and minimizes clicking sounds as to not annoy those with autism spectrum disorder.
Parker Lynch, creator of the Hoglet and CEO of Hedgehog Health, met Dapkus at a fundraiser, and he eventually asked her and her daughter to test the mouse out. Children who use a fidget device have an increase in concentration, are not as restless and are more likely to complete tasks in treatment and education, according to a study. The Flushing Hospital Medical Center in New York, which performed the study, found that fidget toys can be academically beneficial for students, including those with learning disabilities.
Because of research of his own that saw similar results, Lynch decided to create a tool similar to fidget toys that could provide the same functionality. After five years of research and testing, Lynch founded Hedgehog Health and released the company’s first product, the Hoglet.
Lynch is now working on a removable and washable cover for the Hoglet as well as another mouse that will stimulate all five senses.
8. Why was the Hoglet invented
A. To popularize virtual learning. B. To replace the old-fashioned mouse.
C. To involve interaction in school learning. D. To help the mentally disabled study online.
9. Where can you find the encouraging test results of fidget devices
A. In paragraph 2. B. In paragraph 3. C. In paragraph 4. D. In paragraph 5.
10. What inspired Lynch’s invention of the Hoglet
A. His struggling experience. B. His meeting Dapkus.
C. His study on using fidget toys. D. His dream of founding Hedgehog Health.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. Reinventing a mouse. B. A multisensory toy.
C Fighting autism spectrum disorder. D. Treatment for learning disabilities.
D
Reading books can obviously make you a better, smarter entrepreneur. According to a 2018 study of over 160,000 adults in 31 countries, the more books that were present in participants’ childhood homes, the more competent they now were as adults with skills in literacy, mathematics, and technological problem-solving. Researchers note that book-oriented socialization, indicated by home library size, equips youth with lifelong tastes, skill and knowledge.
Growing up with home libraries boosts adult skills in literacy, numeracy and technological problem-solving beyond the benefits acquired from parental education or your own educational or occupational attainment. Kids who grow up in a home where reading is valued and modeled are more likely to be good readers. Strangely enough, though, advanced education doesn’t necessarily offset the “lots of books in the home” advantage. Adults who grew up with relatively few books in their homes and later earned a college degree had literacy levels approximately equal to adults who grew up in homes with large libraries but only attended school for nine years.
Jessica Stillman [of Inc.] writes, surrounding yourself with more books than you could ever read says good things about your mind. Those books serve as a constant reminder of all the things you don’t know—which helps keep you intellectually hungry and curious. And possibly, this will keep you a little more modest, since research shows the quicker you are to admit you don’t know something, the faster you can then learn it. As Jeff Bezos says, a key sign of intelligence is the willingness to change your mind, something that only happens if you’re willing to admit that your current thinking may not be the best thinking. Modesty, learning and the willingness to change your mind when new data presents itself: That’s another three bonus every entrepreneur can benefit from.
12. What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about the research
A. Tough process. B. Inspiring discovery.
C. Numerous data. D. Advanced technology.
13. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “offset” in paragraph 2
A. Compete with. B. Differ from. C. Go against. D. Compensate for.
14. Why does the author mention Jessica
A. To keep readers intellectually hungry. B. To stress the significance of modesty.
C. To remind readers of their ignorance. D. To evidence the benefits of home library.
15. What is the passage mainly about
A. Home library size indicates lifelong skills. B. Home reading equals to a college degree.
C. Modesty makes a promising entrepreneur. D. Childhood libraries lead to adulthood success.
福建省泉州市2021届高三三模英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Stepping Out Into Nature
The classic road trip is more popular than ever. Here are several places to hit the open road.
Colo-road Trips
The Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-trippers to explore the state’s 24 Scenic & Historic Byways. A new microsite includes-an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region, interest or season. Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities.
The Beartooth Highway.
Visitors of this extraordinary byway experience the grand sights of Montana, Wyoming and Yellowstone Park. The windy 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto. Breathtakingly beautiful, this All-American Road showcases wide, high alpine plateaus（高原）, painted with ice blue lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls and wildlife.
Seward Highway, Alaska
The road that connects Anchorage to Seward is 127-mile treasure of natural beauty, wildlife and stories of adventure. The drive begins at the base of the Chugach Mountains, hugs the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and winds through gold mining towns, national forests and fishing villages. Expect waterfalls, glaciers, eagles and some good bear stories.
The Lighthouse Trail, Maine
Travel the 375 miles between Kittery and Calais, Maine, visiting lighthouses along the way. Hear tales of shipwrecks（海难）and of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly. If possible, visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum. where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an appealing break.
1. What makes Colo-road Tips special
A. Good bear stories. B. A scenic beach. C. Hands-on exhibits. D. An interactive map.
2. Where can you explore state of gold miners
A. Colorado. B. Montana. C. Alaska. D. Maine
3. Which place is suitable for a family with children
A. Colo-road Trips. B. The Beartooth Highway.
C. Seward Highway. D. The Lighthouse Trail.
B
On July 24, 2020, Mike Stout launched his kayak（皮筏艇）just before 8：30 a.m. About 56 miles and 16.5 hours later, he landed on the sandy Michigan shore. It was his second time crossing Lake Michigan.
By chance, Stout said, he gave kayaking a try in 2016. Already in good physical condition, he considered kayaking a weekend escape. Then he was challenged by a client of his firm to think bigger. He did go big quickly. Weekend kayak trips were 40, 50 and 60 miles long over the next few months. Then his goal was to cross Lake Michigan that year. On August 3, Stout completed his first crossing of Lake Michigan in 15.5 hours. Since then, he’s finished countless long-distance trips on Minnesota rivers and lakes.
In heading back to Lake Michigan last summer, Stout thought he could become the first kayaker to make a round-trip crossing of the Great Lake. He felt capable. He’d put in 800 miles since March 1, 2020-when ice was still on the Minnesota River.
Stout wanted to do with manageable winds. Possibilities rose, only to become worse, the lake showing its mercurial nature. Stout realized a single crossing was his best hope. With local police informed of his plans and plenty of food aboard, Stout launched. His plan was to land on the Michigan shore 12.5 hours later. The lake thought otherwise. The winds and waves were working against him, too. Still, he was resolute. Finally he could hear waves crashing on shore.
“Never did I have a sense of doubt or fear or worry,” Stout said. Despite the constant, forceful wind, he said the crossing was easier than his others because of his experience. But no less meaningful. The stars, the chance to speak to the heavens, and the hope that his adventure would inspire others-all were fuel to finish.
4. What can we infer about Stout from paragraph 2
A. He challenged his client.
B. He intended to escape real life.
C. He was organized and determined.
D. He set a goal bigger than his capability.
5. What forced Stout to change his journey into a single crossing in 2020
A. His physical state. B. The weather condition.
C. The freezing water. D. Warning from local police.
6. What does the underlined word “mercurial” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Changeable. B. Merciful. C. Perfect. D. Balanced.
7. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Weather. B. Adventure. C. Geography. D. Entertainment.
C
Smartphones, tablets and other digital devices can be addictive. They affect sleep. They draw kids into an alternate universe, often distracting（使分心）them from more productive-and healthier-real-world activities. And they are often linked to anxiety and depression, learning disabilities and obesity（肥胖）. Yet for many teenagers, cellphones and social media are also absolutely necessary tools for planning their social lives, keeping up with schoolwork and staying in touch with out-of-town friends and relatives.
How can parents make the most of the constructive uses of screen-based technology while minimizing its harmful effects？
The key is helping kids use technology as a tool, not a toy, “where there’s some purpose other than the medication of boredom,” says Jim Taylor, a psychologist and author of the book Raising Generation Tech：Preparing Your Children for a Media-fueled World. Taylor, like many other medical and mental health professionals, advises parents to set limits and stick to them. They should restrict the amount of time their kids spend on devices, create tech-free zones-no cellphones in their bedrooms, for example-and tech-free times, such as at the dinner table, in restaurants and on family outings.
Perhaps the best thing you can do is serve as a good role model by exhibiting the same online behavior you expect of your children, says Dr. Elias Aboujaoude, a Stanford University psychiatrist. “If parents are breaking their own rules,” Aboujaoude says, “kids cannot be expected to behave differently.”
Chad Landgraf, 44, of Oklahoma, told me he was worried about how addicted his 12-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter became when they were on their devices. So, hoping to set an example, he switched from e-books to old-fashioned print. “When I had my Kindle or ipad open, they. didn’t know if I was reading or surfing the net,” Landgraf says. “But at least if I have a paper copy of a book, they know I am reading. Modeling seems like the easiest way.”
8. What may be the result of children’s using digital devices
A. Health improvement. B. Free creation.
C. Sleep disorder. D. Good conduct
9. What does Jim Taylor suggest parents doing
A. Killing time by using screen-based technology.
B. Forbidding kids using smartphones.
C. Setting clear boundaries for kids.
D. Restricting tech-free family time.
10. Why did Chad pick up old-fashioned print
A. He was afraid of becoming addicted. B. He expected to be a role model.
C. He was tired of surfing the net. D. He preferred paper copies of books.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Parenting in a digital world B. Learning to be intelligent parents
C. Using smart devices wisely D. Helping children behave themselves
D
Flocks of hundreds of regent honeyeaters（王吸蜜鸟）could once be spotted all over south-eastern Australia on a regular basis, but today the species is critically endangered, with only 300 believed to exist in the entire world. They were also known for the complexity of their mating songs, but as their numbers started declining, scientists started noticing male regent honeyeaters didn’t even sound like their species anymore. Today, there is enough evidence that regent honeyeaters have forgotten how to sing, which could cause the entire species to go extinct.
At one point, Australian scientists noticed that male regent honeyeaters were imitating（模仿）the songs of other bird species. Some experts believed that the imitation was a purposeful strategy to avoid attacks from their enemies. However, a recent study showed otherwise. Young regent honeyeaters learn their songs from adult members of their species, just like human children learn to speak, but because they are spread so thin in their habitat-they could occupy probably 10 times the size of the UK but are really small in quantity-many males don’t get to listen to the right songs, so they start adopting the tunes of other bird species. The problem is that these aren’t the songs female regent honeyeaters want to hear, so their chances of finding a mate are very slim.
Scientists are now planning to catch wild males that can sing and put them next to caged regent honeyeaters so that the young birds can learn the right song. They then plan to release them into the wild every few years, where they will hopefully be able to attract females and reproduce.
“This study shows how damaging population declines and habitat fragmentation（碎片）might be to this critical process in the life of songbirds,” said Dr Sue Zollinger, an expert in animal communication from Manchester Metropolitan University.
12. Why are regent honeyeaters faced with extinction
A. They are short of food. B. They are incapable of imitation.
C. Their habitats are badly destroyed. D. Male birds fail to sing the right songs.
13. What is paragraph 2 intended to do
A. Analyse the reason. B. Draw a conclusion.
C. Present the problem. D. Add some background.
14. What are scientists doing to help the honeyeaters
A. Broadcasting mating songs to the young birds.
B. Introducing wild birds to teach caged ones.
C. Training them to escape from the enemies.
D. Spreading them in different habitats.
15. Why does the writer mention Dr Sue Zollinger’s words
A. To indicate the difficulty of catching wild birds.
B. To offer some strategies for animal communication.
C. To point out the critical tunes of the bird’s mating songs.
D. To stress the significance of an ideal population per habitat.
福建省泉州市2020届高三三模英语试题
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ABC和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
From virtual tours to e-learning tools, museums and art galleries have been sharing resources using digital platforms to continue to connect with the public, share collections and stories, and support those who are vulnerable（脆弱的）during closures and the COVID-19 crisis.
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery is a family friendly museum in Hastings with a diverse collection of 97,000 objects of local history, fine a d decorative arts and natural sciences. To deal with the COVID-19 outbreak, we have launched a digital museum via the Twitter hashtag #HastingsDigitalMuseum as well as via out Facebook and Instagram pages.
The British Library
Over the past two years, our imaging specialists have been trying to digitise the globes, which form one of the most beautiful parts in the British Library’s vast maps collection. The virtual globes will be made available for up close interaction on the British Library’s website throughout 2020, with the first seven due for release on 26 March.
Art UK
Art UK is the online home for every public art collection in the UK. Art UK is a charity, which features almost digitised 250,000 artworks available online. Through our work, we make art available for everyone--for enjoyment, learning and research. From May we will offer users the opportunity to create and share albums of artworks as well as”digital surrogate（替代的）exhibitions”.
Leeds Art Gallery Online
The displays at Leeds City Art Gallery have been selected by the staff to reflect the richness and variety of the collections. Established masterpieces are presented alongside lesser known works. It includes recent acquisitions and long term works from the collection. The collection is quite large--only a fraction（部分）is on display at any one time. When not on show, these may be seen by appointment at the Gallery.
1. Which is the most inviting to a geography lover
A. Hastings Museum and Art Gallery. B. The British Library.
C. Art UK. D. Leeds Art Gallery Online.
2. What is special about Art UK
A. It is an ideal museum for a family.
B. It has the largest collection of art works.
C. It is a non-profit art learning service.
D. It displays lesser known works besides famous ones.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce virtual tours options. B. To inform readers of art events.
C. To provide a cure for COVID-19. D. To popularise art knowledge to readers.
B
With schools close in the UK during the COVID-19 outbreak, most children must now be homeschooled. Parents have found themselves not only having to balance work and having the children at home but also having to try and teach them. How can you keep your children focused while learning
Nicola Anderson--Head of Customer Support at the UK’s leading online tutoring service MyTutor provides new, up-to-date tips to hearten parents at this difficult time and advises how they can structure their children’s days.
One is to keep to a regular timetable so it still feels like your child is taking part in the school day. Ms Anderson said: “Children of all ages do well on routine and boundaries; schools provide this in abundance and it will most children feel secure and happy if they can follow a similar timetable for their homeschooling.”
Another tip is to create an environment which is favorable to learning. She said:” The environment should be free from distractions and ideally near to an open window, to provide them with appropriate levels of fresh air and natural light. Some children find it comfortable and helpful to have quiet, instrumental music playing in the background to help them to focus, but this isn’t for everyone.”
Using technology to help with your child’s learning is also advised. Many schools are offering online classes and resources to help and companies are reducing or even not charging their fees during this time.
It is also important to keep physical exercise as a part of your routine. Joe Wicks, otherwise known as The Body Coach, has been keeping kids healthy with daily 10 minute workouts for children on his Youtube channel. Ms Anderson said:” It can be anything from running around the garden, walking the dog, a game of football or dancing around your living room!”
4. Who is the text intended for
A. Student. B. Teachers.
C. Coaches. D. Parents.
5. What does the underlined word“this" in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Homeschooling. B. Tutoring service.
C. A regular timetable. D. Difficult time:
6. What may Nicola Anderson agree
A. To allow children to adjust schedule freely.
B. To offer children peaceful study environment.
C. To recommend high-tech to online schools.
D. To combine routine with kids' mental heath.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. How to improve homeschooling efficiency.
B. How to obtain online learning resources.
C. How to study attentively at home.
D. How to design a proper schedule.
C
Ultrasound（超声）is used widely in medical imaging, but in recent years scientists have started developing it for another use: stimulating nerves to treat disease. In two new studies in mice, researchers focused the sound waves on nerves in the spleen（脾）that communicate with the immune system, reducing symptoms. If the approach proves safe and effective in people, it could serve as a treatment for diseases such as arthritis（关节炎）.
In one study, led by scientists at the Feistein Institute and GE Research, mice receiving a few minutes of ultrasound treatment to the spleen nerve had a diminished symptoms to an injected（注射）poison. In another study, researchers at the University of Minnesota and their colleagues reduces symptoms of arthritis in mice by stimulating their spleen nerves for 20 minutes every day for a week. “Zeroing in on the spleen may provide a more precise approach than focusing on the vagus nerve（交感神经）, which connects with the immune system via a second nerve that stimulates the spleen.” says Hubert Lin, lead author of the latter study. “When we’re targeting the spleen we have less of an effect all over the body.”
“Little is known about how repeated ultrasound affects the spleen or whether it has other harmful effects,” says neuroscientist Denise Bellinger of Loma Linda University, who was not involved in either study. An ongoing clinical trial aims to assess the treatment’s safety in humans with arthritis. A bigger unknown is how ultrasound activates in general. Scientists are now exploring the use of ultrasound on other parts of the nervous system, including the brain. “We know how to control nerves with electricity, and we’ve been doing it for more than 100 years,” neuroscientist Kevin Tracey says, “But the idea of controlling nerve signals with ultrasound is a brand-new field.”
8. What do scientists expect of the new application of ultrasound
A. It'll be applied in medical imaging
B. It'll be used to activate nerves to treat disease.
C. It’ll be applied in spleen transplantation.
D. It'll be employed to rebuild immune system.
9. What does the underlined word “diminished" in paragraph 2 mean
A. Complicated. B. Worsened.
C. Decreased. D. Associated.
10. What is the concern of Denise Bellinger
A. Side effect. B. Time length.
C. The procedure. D. The cost.
11. What is most likely the next step of the study
A. Assessing the treatment' s safety on humans.
B. Activating nerves in general with ultrasound.
C. Exploring the use of ultrasound on the brain.
D. Controlling nerve signals with ultrasound.
D
The invention of steel frames in the late 1800s meant that the walls did not carry the weight of a structure. This development meant that suddenly much taller buildings were possible, and they could be built quickly. Skyscrapers had been born, and they were about to change the face of our cities.
Since 1901 the world’s tallest building had always been a skyscraper and until 1974 this was always in New York. Only after the end of the century did the tallest building appear outside North America, with the opening of the first building to be more than half a kilometer tall, Taipei 101.
Tall building are seen as a symbol of success and status by many but they are not always popular with local residents. The construction of the Shard, the tallest building in London and in the entire European Union, has been highly controversial. It is only a few hundred meters across the River Thames from the Tower of London--one of the oldest and most famous landmarks in London.Many feel that such modern constructions should not be built near to historic sites.
London residents should hope that the opening of the Shard doesn’t lead to a major downtown in their economy. The Empire State Building was finished in 1931, very soon after Wall Street crashed. The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur were built in 1988, just after the Asian financial crisis. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai was opened in early 2010, and shortly afterwards the emirate’s（酋长国的）investment company collapsed.
The Burj Khalifa might be the tallest structure in the world currently but its status is under threat from numerous planned buildings around the world. One tower which will probably never be built is the 4km high X-Seed 4000 in Tokyo. It was designed in 1995 to attract publicity rather than as a serious proposal, but who knows when such fanciful ideas could become a reality The Burj Khalifa is more that double the height of the Empire State Building, and surely no one in 1931 would have imagined that.
12. What make the building of skyscrapers possible
A. The using of the steel frames.
B. The improvement of the wall material.
C. The changing of the city face.
D. 'The increase of the building height.
13. What is most Londoners' attitude towards the construction of the Shard
A. Supportive. B. Uncooperative.
C. Acceptable. D. Critical.
14. How is paragraph 4 developed
A. By analyzing possible reasons. B. By stating general characters.
C. By providing typical examples. D. By listing practical proposals.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Skyscrapers: symbol of success B. Skyscrapers: ideal buildings
C. The sky's fanciful ideas and reality D. The sky's the limit
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福建省泉州市2022届高三三模英语试题
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
21—25 BADCB 26—30 ABDCC 31—35 ABADD
65. growth
福建省泉州市2021届高三三模英语试题
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. B
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. B 11. A
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. D
福建省泉州市2020届高三三模英语试题
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文，介绍了在疫情期间，利用数字平台提供虚拟旅游的几家博物馆和美术馆。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“in the British Library’s vast maps collection”可知，大英图书馆里收藏着很多地图，因此它对地理爱好者最有吸引力，故B项正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Art UK is a charity, which features almost digitised 250,000 artworks available online.”可知，英国艺术协会是一个慈善机构，其特点是几乎有25万件数字化的艺术品可以在网上找到，由此可知，英国艺术协会的特别之处在于它是一种非盈利的艺术学习服务，故C项正确。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段中的“From virtual tours to e-learning tools, museums and art galleries have been sharing resources using digital platforms”可知，从虚拟旅游到电子学习工具，博物馆和美术馆一直在利用数字平台共享资源，由此可知，本文主要介绍的是在疫情期间，利用数字平台提供虚拟旅游的几家博物馆和美术馆，因此，本文的目的是介绍虚拟旅游的几个选择，故A项正确。
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文，向家长们介绍了在疫情期间如何让孩子在家学习时集中精力的几个方法。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Parents have found themselves not only having to balance work and having the children at home but also having to try and teach them. How can you keep your children focused while learning ”可知，家长们发现他们不仅要平衡工作与和孩子一起在家的关系，还要努力教他们学习，你怎么能让你的孩子在学习时集中精力呢？由此可知，本文是写给家长的，故D项正确。
【5题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词前的“One is to keep to a regular timetable so it still feels like your child is taking part in the school day.”可知，其中一个方法是保持一个固定的时间表，这样你的孩子仍然感觉像是在学校上学，此处承接上文，说的是学校制定了很多固定的时间表（课时安排），如果孩子们在家能遵循类似的时间表，他们会有序、快乐地学习，由此可知画线词指代的就是前面提到的“固定的时间表”，故C项正确。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Another tip is to create an environment which is favorable to learning. She said:” The environment should be free from distractions and ideally near to an open window, to provide them with appropriate levels of fresh air and natural light.”可知，另一个方法是营造一个有利于学习的环境，她（尼古拉·安德森）说：“这应该是一种没有外界干扰的环境，最好靠近一扇打开的窗户，这样可以为他们提供新鲜的空气和自然的光线，由此可知，尼古拉·安德森会同意为孩子营造一个安静的学习环境，故B项正确。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段中的“How can you keep your children focused while learning ”可知，本文主要向家长们介绍了在疫情期间如何让孩子在家学习时集中精力（提高在家学习的效率）的几个方法，故A项正确。
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇说明文，介绍了科学家们研究用超声波刺激神经来治疗关节炎等疾病。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Ultrasound（超声）is used widely in medical imaging, but in recent years scientists have started developing it for another use: stimulating nerves to treat disease.”可知，超声波在医学成像中有着广泛的应用，但近年来科学家们开始将其用于另一个用途：刺激神经来治疗疾病，也就是说科学家们期望用超声波刺激神经来治疗疾病，故B项正确。
【9题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“In two new studies in mice, researchers focused the sound waves on nerves in the spleen（脾）that communicate with the immune system, reducing symptoms.”可知，在两项针对小白鼠的新研究中，研究人员将声波聚焦在脾脏与免疫系统沟通的神经上，从而减轻症状，再结合画线词后的“In another study, researchers at the University of Minnesota and their colleagues reduces symptoms of arthritis in mice by stimulating their spleen nerves for 20 minutes every day for a week.”可知，在另一项研究中，明尼苏达大学的研究人员和他们的同事通过一周内每天刺激小白鼠的脾脏神经20分钟来减轻关节炎的症状，因此画线词词义与“reduces”相近，此处是说在一项研究中，接受几分钟脾脏神经超声波治疗的小白鼠的症状有所减轻，由此可知画线词词义为“减轻”，故C项正确。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的““Little is known about how repeated ultrasound affects the spleen or whether it has other harmful effects,” says neuroscientist Denise Bellinger of Loma Linda University”可知，洛马琳达大学的神经科学家丹尼斯·贝林格说：“对于重复超声波如何影响脾脏，或者它是否有其他有害影响，我们知之甚少”，由此可知，丹尼斯·贝林格担心的是这种治疗方法的副作用，故A项正确、
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的““neuroscientist Kevin Tracey says, “But the idea of controlling nerve signals with ultrasound is a brand-new field.””可知，神经科学家凯文·特雷西说，“但是用超声波控制神经信号的想法是一个全新的领域”，由此可知，科学家们下一步可能会研究用超声波来控制神经信号，故D项正确。
【点睛】本篇第2题词义猜测题的难度较大，抓住研究人员的研究方法是关键，根据第一段中的“In two new studies in mice, researchers focused the sound waves on nerves in the spleen（脾）that communicate with the immune system, reducing symptoms.”可知，在两项针对小白鼠的新研究中，研究人员将声波聚焦在脾脏与免疫系统沟通的神经上，从而减轻症状，再结合画线词后的“In another study, researchers at the University of Minnesota and their colleagues reduces symptoms of arthritis in mice by stimulating their spleen nerves for 20 minutes every day for a week.”可知，在另一项研究中，明尼苏达大学的研究人员和他们的同事通过一周内每天刺激小白鼠的脾脏神经20分钟来减轻关节炎的症状，因此画线词词义与“reduces”相近，此处是说在一项研究中，接受几分钟脾脏神经超声波治疗的小白鼠的症状有所减轻，由此可知画线词词义为“减轻”，故C项正确。
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. D
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文，介绍了世界上很多国家为了追求大楼的高度而争相建造摩天大楼，但这并没有带来经济的繁荣。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The invention of steel frames in the late 1800s meant that the walls did not carry the weight of a structure. This development meant that suddenly much taller buildings were possible, and they could be built quickly. Skyscrapers had been born”可知，19世纪晚期钢架的发明意味着墙不能承载结构的重量，这一发展意味着更高的建筑成为可能，而且它们可以很快建成，摩天大楼就此诞生了，由此可知，钢架的使用使建造摩天大楼成为可能，故A项正确。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The construction of the Shard, the tallest building in London and in the entire European Union, has been highly controversial. It is only a few hundred meters across the River Thames from the Tower of London--one of the oldest and most famous landmarks in London.Many feel that such modern constructions should not be built near to historic sites.”可知，夏德大厦是伦敦乃至整个欧盟最高的建筑，其建造一直备受争议，伦敦塔是伦敦最古老、最著名的地标之一，许多人认为这样的现代建筑不应该建在历史遗址附近，由此可知，大多数伦敦人对夏德大厦的建造持批评的态度，故D项正确。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“The Empire State Building was finished in 1931, very soon after Wall Street crashed. The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur were built in 1988, just after the Asian financial crisis. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai was opened in early 2010, and shortly afterwards the emirate’s（酋长国的）investment company collapsed.”可知，1931年，在华尔街崩盘后不久，帝国大厦竣工；吉隆坡的双子塔建于1988年，就在亚洲金融危机之后；迪拜的哈利法塔在2010年初开放，不久之后，迪拜的投资公司倒闭，本段用这三个典型例子证明夏德大厦的开放不会给伦敦带来经济的繁荣，故C项正确。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据最后一段中的“The Burj Khalifa might be the tallest structure in the world currently but its status is under threat from numerous planned buildings around the world.”可知，迪拜的哈利法塔可能是目前世界上最高的建筑，但它的地位正受到来自世界各地众多已经规划的建筑的威胁，由此可知，本文主要介绍的是世界上很多国家为了追求大楼的高度而争相建造摩天大楼（但这并没有带来经济的繁荣），故D项（天空才是极限）适合作文章标题。