广东省部分市2022-2023学年高三上学期期末考试英语汇编：阅读理解（含解析）

广东省部分市
2022-2023学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题分类汇编
阅读理解
广东省东莞市2022-2023学年第一学期期末教学质量检查高三英语试题
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从短文后每题所给的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
Have you ever wondered what the great game of Lawn Bowling is all about and have you ever wanted to try it out If yes, then hopefully this page will tell you all you want to know.
Finding a Club
A full list of all the clubs who are members of the BLI(Bowling League of Ireland)can be found at htps://irishlawnbowls.ie/bli-club/. Clubs are delighted to welcome new members and will be delighted to show you the basics of the game if you visit them. To check a suitable time to visit, you can contact the club secretary whose details you will get on the above online pages.
Joining a Club
Membership fees, which need to be paid first, vary from club to club depending on if they are a multi-sport club. Most clubs charge a fee for junior players while some clubs charge a reduced fee in the first year, as newcomers have to buy equipment.
Equipment Needed
The first essential is a pair of flat shoes(no heels). In the longer term you will need to buy bowling shoes which will cost you in the region of e40 to E80 depending on the pair you like.
It is advisable not to buy a set of bowls until you have had some coaching and can get a feel of the right size of bowls. Once you start to play in league matches, you will need to purchase a set of white trousers. It is also suggested that you take a bag to carry all your equipment.
1. What can you find on the website
A. The list of all the visitors. B. All the bowling clubs of BLI.
C. The list of the club secretaries. D. All the members of the bowling club.
2. What should you do first to join a bowling club
A. Play a match. B. Find a suitable coach.
C. Pay a membership fee. D. Prepare necessary equipment.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A novel. B. A textbook.
C. A health report. D. A sports website.
B
An injured hiker was rescued earlier this month after a train passenger spotted her from the window. She was crazily waving on the other side of a river, having just spent two days trapped in the wilderness with a broken leg.
The rider told the train crew, who then reported it to the train inspector, Henry Smith, who was in a motor car behind them. Henry was able to stop and communicate with the woman on the opposite bank of the river, which was freezing cold and moving quickly.
The hiker, a woman in her twenties, had been missing for two days. She said she’d intended to go on a day hike, but ended up falling 90 feet down a cliff face while trying to take pictures. She reportedly told rescuers that she lost consciousness for an unknown amount of time. Despite a badly broken leg, she struggled to pull herself to the bank of the river to try to flag down trains. She had no emergency supplies with her, or suitable clothing to spend the night outdoors. There had been a cold attack while the woman was trapped in the wilderness. The hiker described spending daylight hours trying to get the attention of passing trains and, at night, would roll herself into a nearby cliff face in an attempt to stay warm.
Henry called to request help for search and rescue. The operator who received the emergency call said the hiker’s family had been looking for her. While they were waiting for the rescue team, Nick and Kylah, an engineer and a fireman on the next train passing by the location, came to help. 327 passengers on the train waited on the track as they crossed the river to examine the woman’s injuries and bring emergency supplies, blankets and a radio for communication. Eventually, a helicopter was sent to locate and rescue the hiker and she was transported safely to the hospital.
4. Who first noticed the injured hiker
A. A train rider. B. Henry Smith. C. The train crew. D. Nick and Kylah.
5. What do we know about the woman hiker
A. She fell down the cliff face accidentally.
B. She spent day and night waving for help.
C. She had planned a two-day hike schedule.
D. She always stayed conscious in the wilderness.
6. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. The hiker’s family had been against her going hiking.
B. Henry sent a helicopter to locate and rescue the hiker.
C. Nick and Kylah were sent by the police to the rescue.
D. People on the next train also contributed to the rescue work.
7. Which of following words best describe the hiker
A. Energetic and generous. B. Responsible and admirable.
C. Perseverant and humorous. D. Adaptable and strong-willed.
C
Scientists estimate there are millions of trees on earth. I couldn’t believe that those trees can have a healing(治愈的)effect on people.
According to World Health Organization, 40 percent of American adults have at least two chronic(慢性病的)diseases, which include high blood pressure, mood disorders, heart problems and diabetes. According to the International Association of Applied Psychology, lower stress, better moods, better brain activity and even happiness can all be linked to spending time in the great outdoors. That’s why there are dozens of programs that prescribe nature as a potential form of healing. Nature is everywhere.
There are two major theories as to why nature is so good for our brains. The first one is called attention restoration theory. When we spend time in busy urban environments, all the hard edges, traffic, lights and people everywhere really make us have to constantly focus our attention on these things. Whereas when you spend time in nature, it helps restore your powers of attention and reduce that tiredness and bad-temper. The second major theory is called stress reduction theory. So basically, when we spend time in nature after stressful events, it helps us feel better and recover faster.
When I recommended nature for the first time to a patient of mine, he actually just nodded his head and said, “You’re absolutely right. When I spend more time in nature, I feel better.” And so, I think healthcare providers have to get over our own traditional mental views against this new sort of lifestyle, and prescribe something evidence-based, like nature time more often.
This is worth the effort to do. You need to get out of doors and just be surrounded by the greenery and by nature. You’ll feel calmer. You’ll feel less depressed and less anxious. It’s just a great way to deal with the stress of modern life.
8. Which word can replace the underlined word “prescribe”
A. Practice. B. Provide. C. Suggest. D. Explore.
9. What is the function of paragraph 2
A. To clarify a concept. B. To lead in the topic.
C. To make a conclusion. D. To provide evidence.
10. How does nature help people according to the two major theories
A. Refresh oneself. B. Live a better life.
C. Improve urban environments. D. Deal with stressful issues.
11. What can be inferred according to paragraph 4
A. It is not easy to get in nature.
B. Nature treatment is still unpopular.
C. Most patients prefer nature treatment.
D. Doctors usually recommend nature to patients.
D
We’ve all faced it at one time or another: after laundry, a messy pile of clean clothes are waiting hours to be put away. There are plenty of machines that can wash and dry clothes. So why isn’t there a way to similarly automate the terrible folding process
Researchers have looked into it over the years and as it turns out, robots just don’t do well in folding clothes. As is reported, machines need clear rules in order to function, and it’s hard for them to figure out what exactly is going on in those messy piles-say, where the sweater stops and where the towel begins. In sum, most robots have not generally been equipped for the task. But an international group of researchers say their new method could change that, or at least speed up the process.
Researchers are calling the new method SpeedFolding. It’s a “reliable and efficient bimanual system”—meaning it involves two hands—that’s able to smooth and fold clothes in record speed for robots. SpeedFolding can fold 30 to 40 pieces of clothing per hour, compared to previous models that averaged 3 to 6 pieces in that same time length, according to researchers.
SpeedFolding takes a different approach. Its novel network studied 4,300 human and machine-assisted actions in order to learn how to smooth and fold clothes from a random pattern. That process can involve a number of defined movements including dragging, moving and “pick-and-place”.
While researchers describe SpeedFolding as a significant improvement, it’s not likely to hit the market anytime soon. For one, researchers tracked down a robot similar to the one they used and found that it sold for $58,000. For another, researchers say there’s more they want to explore, including methods with which the robot can learn to work on a novel piece of clothing when given a few demonstrations. But there’s always hope that folding in the future will get even neater.
12. Why are robots poor at folding clothes
A. It is difficult for them to obey clear human orders.
B. They are lacking in enough folding demonstrations.
C. They have trouble handling the random patterns of clothes.
D. It is difficult for them to remember the folding movements.
13. What do we know about SpeedFolding
A. It can perform more delicate actions.
B. It can help with all sorts of housework.
C. It can record the working speed accurately.
D. It can fold 3 to 6 pieces per hour on average.
14. What does the author think of SpeedFolding
A. It is highly profitable. B. It is no better than the old.
C. It has a promising future. D. It will go out of style quickly.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Robots Become More Intelligent
B. The Fastest Ever Folding Robot is Here
C Robots Release People from Housework
D. The Research on the Folding Robot is On
广东省潮州市2022-2023学年高三上学期期末教学质量检测卷英语试题
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here are some Gap Year events for you to choose
Visitoz
It’s the only organization in Australia that guarantees jobs for young people coming to our country on a Work and Holiday Visa. For young Americans this is a huge chance to get away from home and stand on their own two feet to make their own decisions.
Phone: 4168-6106
Email: info@Dvisitoz.org
The Experiment in International Living
It provides summer abroad programs for high school students who want to connect deeply and engage meaningfully with the richness of another country. Programs are designed to equip participants not only with essential cultural skills and, in many cases, language skills, but also with a deeper awareness of and sensitivity to critical global issues shaping the diverse communities and regions we visit.
Phone: 800-345-2929
Email: experiment@worldlearning.org
The International School for Earth Studies
It’s a private institution specializing in earth-based studies. The programs encourage students to explore the seeds of greatness, with a view to developing tomorrow’s environmentally sensitive spokespersons and leaders. The principle goal is to help students develop responsibility inspired through appreciation and love for natural places and the greater environment.
Phone: 819-647-3226
Email: info@earthstudies.ca
Expedition Education Institute
Do you want to be an ecological leader, to become deeply rooted in the natural world and in your own power to make changes and create a better world
Expedition Education Institute offers a unique opportunity for Gap Year participants to be personally transformed and academically challenged and supported to become better and more self-directed life-long learners.
Phone: 207-322-2973
Email: Info@expeditioneducation.org
1. If you want to learn to be independent which of the following number should you dial
A. 819-647-3226. B. 207-322-2973. C. 800-345-2929. D. 4168-6106.
2. Which one attracts a student interested in different cultures most
A. Visitoz.
B. Expedition Education Institute.
C. The Experiment in International Living.
D. The International School for Earth Studies.
3. What do the last two programs have in common
A. They help students to be life-long learners.
B. They aim at making students become influential persons.
C. They help students develop responsibility and creativity.
D. They offer a unique opportunity for students to improve academically.
B
11-year-old child Tanishq Abraham is in the news for graduating from college with three different degrees. The talented kid from California made headlines last year as well, for completing high school at the age of ten.
Last week’s graduation ceremony was attended by Tanishq’s parents- his mother Taji, a doctor, and his father Bijou, a software engineer. They cheered for Tanishq as he was awarded associate degrees in math and physical sciences, general science, and language studies. He wore a rainbow colored scarf that his grandmother had made specially for the occasion.
“The assumption is that he’s the all-time youngest,”said college spokesman Scott Crow. “But we don’t have all the records to completely confirm. He was beyond doubt the youngest this year.”
Tanishq said that he wasn’t frightened by the fact that his classmates were all twice his age, especially because he was well-received. “A lot were really happy that there was a kid in their class,” he said. And his parents were pretty low-key about the whole affair, being used to all his accomplishments since a young age. “Even in kindergarten, he was a few years ahead.” Taji said. “It just went from there.”
Interestingly, Tanishq has been home-schooled by his mother. He’s also been taking classes at the American River College since he was seven years old.
You’d probably think that Tanishq is done with books for his life, but he actually has no plans to stop learning. “I want to become a doctor,” he said after the ceremony. “But I also want to become a medical researcher, and also the president of the United States.” In a tweet, he showed that he hopes to win the Nobel Prize some day in medicine or research. In the meantime, he plans to spend his summer on a family vacation and a Calculus II course.
4. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2
A. Tanishq obtained four degrees at a time.
B. Tanishq’s family has gone well off after his graduation
C. Tanishq wore a specifically made scarf to his graduation ceremony.
D. Tanishq’s family held a party for Tanishq to celebrate his graduation.
5. Why did Tanishq say that he was not afraid of being the youngest at school
A. Because his classmates were all twice his age.
B Because his classmates were nice.
C. Because he focused all on study.
D. Because he was popular at school.
6. Which word can best describe Tanishq
A. Ambitious.
B. Warm-hearted.
C. Realistic.
D. Easygoing.
7. What is Tanishq’s plan according to the last paragraph
A. He plans to stop learning because he is done with books for his life.
B. He plans to seek election as president of the United States.
C. He plans to attend a Calculus course during summer vacation
D. He plans to win the Nobel Prize in medicine or research.
C
A robot may be defined as a machine that can be programmed to perform acts automatically. With the increase in high technology, robots are taking over boring or inconvenient work in many areas of life.
One area where robots are making an appearance is farming. There is a robotic revolution going on in the milking industry, and cows, as well as farmers are experiencing the benefits. The advantage for the cows is that they can choose when and how many times a day they want to be milked. On the other hand. farmers no longer have to get up at 4 a. m. every day to go to the milking sheds and this makes a huge difference to their way of life
In traditional farming, cows are milked twice a day, in the morning and the evening, mainly because: this is the most convenient way for farmers to get two milking sessions completed in one day. However, this is not necessarily the best way for each individual cow. Because the robots are programmed to milk the cows whenever they arrive, the cows can be milked once, twice or even four times a day. It is an entirely voluntary system for the cows. They decide. Farmers report that midnight is a particularly busy time at the milking shed. The interesting thing is the cows like the system once they get used to it. Farmers report that milk production increases, the cows live longer and they seem far more relaxed.
The computerized robotic system is entirely automatic. As the cows enter the facility, they are weighed, milked and productivity and health checks are carried out. The facility cleans itself at regular intervals(间隔)and if there is a problem, the robot sends the farmer a message.
Equipping a farm with robots is not cheap. However, farmers who have installed the robotic milking sheds, say they would never go back to the old system. The commonly reported sight of cows queuing patiently in front of their favourite robot must mean the cows like it too.
8. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To introduce a kind of robot.
B. To tell the importance of robots.
C. To tell the readers what is a robot.
D. To provide the definition of robotic system.
9. What benefit may robots bring to the cows according to the text
A. They can be freer to be milked.
B. They can be milked twice a day.
C. They can get up at 4 a. m. to be milked.
D. They can choose the day to be milked.
10. Which of the following would the author probably agree
A. Morning and evening are the two most convenient milking sessions for cows.
B. The robotic system is voluntary for cows to be milked of their own free will.
C. The robotic system is entirely automatic except for health checks.
D. The robotic system is so expensive that farmers will never install one.
11. What would be the best title for the text
A. A robotic revolution in milking
B Cows favourite helper
C. Hands free for the farmers
D. An expensive milking shed
D
Those who don’t live in cities often complain about or feel surprised at the fact that strangers don’t talk to each other in urban public places. They feel sorry about the way we seem to increasingly get lost in mobile devices, seemingly oblivious to what’s going on around us. But sociologists recognize that the space we give each other in the urban places serves an important social function.
Well- known sociologist Erving Goffman developed the concept of “civil inattention” in his book Behavior in Public Places. Far from ignoring those around us, Goffman proved through years of studying people in public that what we’re actually doing is pretending to be unaware of what others are doing around us, therefore providing them a sense of privacy, as they do the same for us. Goffman proved in his research that civil inattention typically involves at first a mirror form of social interaction, like very brief eye contact, the exchange of head nods, or weak smiles. Following that, both parties then typically shin their eyes from the other party.
Goffman theorized that what we achieve, socially speaking, with this kind of interaction, is mutual (相互的) recognition that the other present causes no threat to our security, and we both agree, tacitly (默契地), to let the other alone to do as they please. When we provide civil inattention to others, we effectively approve their behavior. Sometimes, we use civil inattention to save face when we’ve done something we feel embarrassed by, or to help manage the embarrassment that another might feel if we witness them trip, or drop something.
Civil inattention is thus not a problem, but an important part of maintaining social order in public. For this reason, problems arise when this norm (规范) is broken. Because we expect it from others and see it as normal behavior, we may feel threatened by someone who doesn’t give it to us. This is why women feel threatened by those who catcall (发嘘声)to them, and why for some men, simply being stared at by another is enough to cause a physical fight.
12. How does the author begin this text
A. By giving people a warning.
B. By giving some people’s feelings.
C. By explaining a way of socializing.
D. By giving a problem with technology.
13. What does the underlined phrase “oblivious to” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean
A. curious about
B. unsure about
C. tired of
D. unaware of
14. What do we actually mean when we look away from a stranger, according to Goffman
A. We are ignoring him on a rude basis.
B. We are showing our respect for others’ privacy.
C. We are protecting ourselves from physical attacks.
D. We are worrying that we could lose belongings.
15. What can be learned from the text about civil inattention
A. Civil inattention has positive effects on social interaction.
B. Civil inattention helps save face when we’ve done something wrong.
C. Civil inattention is unlinked to social interaction according to Goffman.
D. Civil inattention is a type of normal behavior which we may feel threatened.
广东省河源市2022-2023学年高三上学期1月期末英语试题
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。
A
Check the library calendar on the homepage for winter break hours! We are closed for the holidays and college closure,from December 20-26,library staff will not be available by email nor phone. We will return on December 27 at 9 am.
ACCESSIBILITY
The library welcomes and supports all students. We are dedicated to inclusive service and access for all patrons. If you need accommodation not listed here,please ask library staff; we can help with research, technology, access to collections, and other services.
For more information,contact the Accessibility Resource Center at 206.934.4183 or visit the ARC web-page.
Library Entrance
The library is located across from the bookstore,in the Broadway Edison building, on the second floor(BE 2101) on the south side of the building. For use of the elevators,enter the main entrance,find the 1st-floor central elevators to the right. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Exit and turn right (south).Proceed across the ramp to find the library’s front entrance.
STUDY ROOMS
Until further notice study rooms are available for individual and group use. Study rooms are available for a daily 2-hour maximum per study group. Students can schedule study rooms online or at the circulation desk. A photo ID or My Seattle Colleges email account is needed.
Other Services
Bookshare Online Library
Library users with reading barriers can also access Book share, an online library free for students that include over 600,000 digital books, textbooks, and resources with assistive technology tools for readers with print disabilities. Learn more about who is eligible for Book share here or contact a librarian to get started.
1. When would be the suitable time to visit the librarian by phone
A. AT 8 am on December 23. B. AT 11 pm on December 26.
C. AT 8 am on December 27. D. AT 11 am on December 27.
2. What should you do if you want to reserve a room
A. Enter the main entrance. B. Use a photo ID online.
C. Contact a librarian. D. Log in Book share Online Library.
3. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A website. B. A course guide.
C. A textbook. D. A magazine.
B
If you look around your city, you might spot girls wearing hanfu in subways or people wearing T-shirts with Chinese characters on the streets, A new trend has taken hold in China-guochao, or “China-chic”
According to a report, searches related to guochao on Dianping, a lifestyle information platform, have risen by 170 percent from the same period in 2021,and reviews have risen by nearly 40 percent. China-chic has happened, but what is it
The term characterizes the rise of China’s native fashion trends, It has expanded the concept of “Made in China”, which has been recognized as the representation of Chinese culture and aesthetics offered by homegrown Chinese brands, according to CGTN.
China-chic came into the spotlight in 2018. Before that, big name foreign companies dominated the world market. To win market share, many Chinese brands followed in the footsteps of these Western brands. But that year, Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning changed things up. During the 2018 New York Fashion Week, Li-Ning introduced its Taoism-inspired Wu Dao collection. The collection not only had a trendy look, but also included elements of traditional Chinese culture. It immediately grabbed attention at home and abroad.
The trend to embrace domestic brands has since spread rapidly to various sectors and products, from food and drinks to clothing, mobile phones and electric vehicles. For example, White Rabbit, whose sweet candy brings back childhood memories for many, launched its perfume and lip balm. “We want White Rabbit to be a brand that young people want to share,” Shen Qinfeng, the company’s marketing manager, told People’s Daily.
Now, the guochao trend is “moving to the next stage, where its success will rely, first and foremost, on gaining cultural confidence rather than Western validation”, according to Kerra Zhou, founder of brand strategy consultancy Kerrisma.
No matter how the guochao trend evolves, there’s one thing that won’t change: Behind the craze is people’s positive attitude toward the country’s development and their recognition of and growing confidence in national culture, said Yao Linqing, a professor in the School of Economics and Management at Communication University of China.
4. What makes Li-Ning so fashionable
A. Its successful market strategy similar to Western brands.
B. Its trendy look similar to Western brands.
C. Its elements of traditional Chinese culture.
D. Chic and unique clothes styles.
5. Why did the author mention “White Rabbit” in paragraph 5
A. Because White Rabbit reminded the author of his or her childhood.
B. Because the author helped White Rabbit promote new products.
C. Because White Rabbit was a good example for showing the guochao trend.
D. Because this traditional brand was on the decline.
6. What does the secret to the success of the guochao
A. Increasing confidence in Chinese culture. B. Excellent design skills.
C. Clothes of great quality. D. Styles catering to people abroad.
7. What is the author’s attitude to the future of the guochao trend
A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Disapproving. D. Cautious.
C
Recently, while out walking my dog Jack, I encountered a blond woman walking her dog. I stopped to chat and she responded amiably. As soon as we had ended our chat and I was walking on, I realized that the woman I had approached was a complete stranger, not one of my neighbors.
Face blindness, is a neurological condition resulting in trouble identifying human faces. Neurologist-author Oliver Sacks famously introduced this condition in his 1985 book The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat. Sacks wrote about his own severe face blindness in a wonderful article in the NewYorker. Up to 2.5 percent of people are born with face blindness.
Acquired face blindness may be caused by head trauma, strokes or tumors. Face blindness occurs in many people like me with Alzheimer’s disease, even in the early stages. Although my cognitive impairment is still mild, I have been having increasing trouble recognizing faces, even of people I know well. Many of my neighbors are hard for me to recognize until I hear their voices or see the dog they are walking.
The ability to accurately identify other people by recognizing their faces is important to our social, emotional and cultural behaviors. Our brains appear to learn how to recognize the faces of other people of our race during childhood. A study in 2019 showed that there is a critical period for this learning. Children learn how to recognize faces of the group they are raised with,up until about age 12. White children will become adept at distinguishing white face. Similarly, an Asian child raised in an Asian country without exposure to white faces will not be able to distinguish white faces. This learning process slows down and then is gone by age 12.
My best option may be to pay closer attention to the dogs. Even for me, pets are easy to identify because of shape, size, color of coat and sometimes behavior. Next time we pass on the street, we’ll be strangers no more.
8. Which word best describes the author’s experience with a complete stranger
A. Awkward. B. Casual. C. Friendly. D. Indifferent.
9. What does the underlined phrase “my cognitive impairment” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Head trauma. B. Strokes. C. Tumors. D. Alzheimer’s disease.
10. According to the author, who would probably recognize white faces easy
A. An Asian child raised in an Asian country. B. An American child raised in America.
C. An American child raised an Asian country. D. An American adult lived in an Asian country.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. What it’s like to have face blindness B. How we would avoid face blindness
C. Why the elderly choose to keep pets D. What causes the society stranger
D
Food production is a major contributor to climate change. A 2020 study found that, even if emissions from burning fossil fuels ended immediately, current trends in food systems could derail efforts to limit global warming to 2℃ above per-industrial levels.
Some foods —such as red meat —— produce far more greenhouse gases than others. Last year, a UK government survey found that more than half the people in the country want to make more sustainable choices around food. But because many food items contain multiple ingredients, it can be difficult to unravel the environmental impact of one product over another.
To create a rating system that people would find easy to understand, Clark and his colleagues used an algorithm to estimate how much of each ingredient was in thousands of products sold in major UK supermarket chains. The researchers then gave food items an environmental-impact score out of 100—with 100 being the worst—by combining the impacts of the ingredients in 100 grams of each product. They considered several factors, including greenhouse-gas emissions and land use.
The team found that products containing lamb and beef—such as ready-made meat pies—had the most serious environmental impact,scoring up to three times higher than products made with poultry. The lowest-impact foods tended to be made with plants and included bread products, fruits, vegetables,grains and beverages rich in sugar.
Comparing the environmental-impact score with nutritional information, the researchers found that healthier foods tended to have low environmental impacts. There were some notable exceptions:both nuts and seafood had a good nutrition score but relatively high environmental impacts.
There are large differences between foods.If made more user-friendly and widely accessible, food-rating systems could help people to make informed choices about what they eat. When we start making choices, it really improves our health and environment in a substantial way. This sort of study may help us find our way.
12. What was the study finding
A. Burning fossil fuels will emit greenhouse gas.
B. There will be an end to emissions from burning fossil fuels.
C. Too many ingredients in food will harm your health.
D. Food production is related to climate change.
13. Why did Clark and his colleagues create a rating system
A. To help the people understand the environmental impact of food product.
B. To calculate the profits earned by major UK supermarket chains.
C. To assess the service provided by major UK supermarket chains.
D. To show the nutritional information of food products in the supermarkets.
14. Which of the following will be recommended to purchase according to the team
A. Nuts and seafood. B. Lamb and beef.
C. Chicken. D. Fruits and vegetables.
15. What can we learn about the food-rating systems from the last paragraph
A. It has been well received. B. It still needs to be improved.
C. It is convenient and easy. D. It is not portable to use.
广东省清远市2022-2023学年高三上学期期末教学质量检测英语试题
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
2022 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards
A yearly contest for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year was held in London this year. The contest had 38,575 entries from around the world. Let’s have a scanning of four of this year’s best works.
The great prize this year belonged to Karine Aigner of the US for an incredible shot of a ball of bees. The “ball” was formed with a lot of male bees fighting to win a single female bee. The picture was taken in southern Texas. Ms Aigner says that soon after the picture was taken, a female bee flew off with one of the males.
Dmitry Kokh of Russia won the award for Urban Wildlife. His picture of polar bears in an old house was taken on an island in the Chukchi Sea, between Russia and Alaska. Mr Kokh was on a boat when he noticed polar bears walking through an area where no one had lived for years. To get the picture without disturbing the bears,he used a quiet drone (无人机) to take the picture.
Fernando Constantino Martinez Belmar of Mexico had to wait in the dark in a cave filled with bats and snakes to get the image. Rat snakes in Yucatàn hang from cracks in the ceiling of the cave, hoping to grab one of the many bats that are flying out of the cave for the night. Using a red light that wouldn’t disturb the animals, Mr Martinez Belmar waited until just the right moment to take the picture. He won the Amphibian and Reptile Behavior prize.
Nick Kanakis of the US took the picture of a wood wren (鹧鸪) — a bird that spends most of its time on the ground. The bird has its ear to the ground, listening for insects to catch and eat. After spotting a bird looking for food farther away, he stayed very still to get the shot, which won the prize for Bird Behavior.
1. Why do the bees develop a ball in Ms Aigner’s picture
A. To protect them from being shot.
B. To struggle to get a female partner.
C. To fight with their common enemy.
D. To express their greetings to humans.
2. Which animals in the pictures are hunting other animals
A. Bees and polar bears.
B. Polar bears and the snakes.
C. The snakes and the bird.
D. The bird and bees.
3. What does the text mainly tell us about the four works
A. The influence of the photographs.
B. The background of the photographs.
C The introduction of their photographers.
D. The technology used in the photographing.
B
When I was a child, my grandmother often said interpersonal communication mattered. She backed that up with her own behavior, and she invested her time and energy in interacting with people. When she walked down the street, she spoke to everyone, whether an elderly or a child, speaking whether English or Spanish.
However, as she aged, she noticed that most people wouldn’t have time for communication that’s longer than a 160-character text message, much less time to develop genuine friendships that last decades. In fact, people are barely speaking to one another nowadays. As much as I hate to admit it, I have noticed it too.
My grandmother opened my mind to having a pen pal on the other side of the world. It all started in 2013 when I was at University of Southern California. I met with Kerstin Zilm, a German radio personality who wanted to interview me about being a student struggling financially. I didn’t know much about German culture or the German audience who would listen to the show, but I agreed to do so. I had internalized(使内在化)my grandmother’s concept and I felt this was another way of communication and that speaking about my story was better than keeping it to myself. You never knew who could learn from your life experiences.
After the story aired, a woman named Renate reached out to Kerstin, inquiring how she could find me and help me financially with college. I was grateful, but my pride didn’t allow me to accept the money.
However, I didn’t let the opening halt. Encouraged by Kerstin, I emailed Renate back, thanking her for her kindness. This was the beginning of a beautiful intercontinental friend-ship. From then on, Renate and I often emailed each other. And whenever I was in trouble, she was always there. She sent me virtual hugs at the moments when I needed them most. Though I have never met her in person, she is one of the most important people in my life.
4. What do we know about the author’s grandmother
A. She made lots of foreign friends.
B. She valued family relationships.
C. She liked to wander on the streets.
D. She kept bonding with other people.
5. What does the author think of the people today
A. They show little respect to the elderly.
B. They look forward to having a pen pal.
C. They have limited communication with others.
D. They like chatting through long text messages.
6. What made the author decide to accept the interview
A. Her grandmother’s wisdom.
B. Her pen pal’s encouragement.
C. Her poverty-stricken situation.
D. Her curiosity about German culture.
7. What does the underlined word “halt”in the last paragraph mean
A. Continue. B. Appear. C. Extend. D. Stop.
C
Software expert James Curran helped rewrite Australia’s new curriculum(全部课程)for information technology subjects. He said the changes to the current curriculum could stop teenagers avoiding computing and maths subjects in high school.“Kids are naturally curious, but we don’t set up the curriculum in a way that awakens their curiosity so that they can learn the things they want to, and the things they have to,”Curran said.“Teaching maths and computing in a new way makes a very big difference.“
As more and more high school students drop out of advanced maths subjects, Dr Curran warned that computing subjects were in an even more difficult position than them. Only 1,748 year-12 students enrolled(登记)in software design and development in New South Wales last year—about half the 3,300 who studied the subject 10 years ago. Enrolments in information technology have declined sharply,from 10,000 in 2001 to just 1,939 students in 2021.
“Students are not taking computing subjects at the senior level because the subject is a bit out of date,”Curran said.“Computing is a subject that changes all the time and needs to be changed every few years, so I would like to see a continuous process of smaller changes and updates to it.”
As schools struggle to make students stick with the subjects of information technology, engineering and maths,1,000 primary schools across Australia have signed up for a new pro-gram to get young kids interested in high-tech jobs. The program uses online lessons to show children as young as six the process of designing the Olympics logo, and how Netflix collects information to decide which movies to make.
11-year-old student Mia Lucas had fun completing a model on UX design. It is the“user experience”process that design teams use to create products.“I’ve always been interested in creating a website or an app but didn’t know the first step in doing that,“ she said.“The pro-gram helps me a lot.”
8. What is the new curriculum supposed to be according to Curran
A. Typical. B. Controversial. C. Appealing. D. Challenging.
9. What can we know about computing subjects in Australian schools
A. They are less popular with today’s teenagers.
B. They are valued negatively by many schools.
C. They are harder than advanced maths subjects.
D. They are keeping a continuous rate of updating.
10. How does the new program encourage the students to take computing subjects
A. By offering high-tech jobs to them.
B. By turning lessons into virtual ones.
C. By letting them choose subjects freely.
D. By showing applications of the subjects.
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. Australian students are deserting the computing subjects
B. A new curriculum fails to work with Australian students
C. How did an Australian student fall in love with computing
D. Why did Australian schools stick with computing subjects
D
Many sensing systems used in water have a problem: They rely on batteries that are often made from unsustainable materials, so such batteries will need replacing at some point.
To look for a cleaner, more long-lasting alternative, Zhonglin Wang at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, and his colleagues have created a self-charging buoy(浮标). It uses nanogenerators(纳米发电机)to gain power from the movement of waves.
The buoy consists of an acrylic(丙烯酸的)ball about 10 centimeters across and four nanogenerators connected to a part that collects the produced charge. As the water moves back and forth through the nanogenerators, they generate around 24.5 milliwatts of power.
It is suggested that the buoy could be used to check and monitor water levels for early flood warning systems. However, there are already many effective and cheap alternatives for this task, says Wouter Buytaert at Imperial College London. Non-contact methods, such as lidar(激光雷达), are probably more suitable for sensing water levels, he explains.
“The new power generation method could prove useful for situations in which non-contact methods aren’t workable, though, such as water quality sensing,” Buytaert says. “There have been devices similar to the buoys in measuring and checking long-term water quality. But if such application is combined with the function of power collecting shown here, it could be more promising,”Buytaert says.
However, if used in rivers, the buoy would possibly be damaged by rising or violently moving water, especially if they are fixed at the rapids of the flood as an early warning system.“In these environments, there is often a high sand load in the river during a flood, so any sensor actually in the river is likely to get destroyed,” says Liz Stephens at the University of Reading, UK.
12. What advantage does the new buoy have
A. It is more easily operated.
B. It is much greener.
C. It is more functional.
D. It is lower-cost.
13. What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on
A. The inspiration of creating the buoy.
B. The practical applications of the buoy.
C. The design and working principle of the buoy.
D. The drawback and probable danger of the buoy.
14. Which word best describes Buytaert’s attitude to the new buoy
A. Objective. B. Appreciative. C. Doubtful. D. Uncaring.
15. Which of the following is a potential problem of the new buoy
A. It works unstably.
B. It breaks down easily.
C. It causes a high sand load.
D. It gives unreliable test results.
广东省汕头市普通高中2022-2023学年高三上学期期末教学质量检测英语试题
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Covid-19 Information
Covid-19 Lateral Flow Device testing is available to all staff and students who are on site. Where -agreement is given, students and staff are offered twice weekly testing. These lateral flow tests are part of the Covid-19 screening programme to identify individuals who are positive for Covid-19 but asymptomatic (无症状的) to help reduce the spread within our community.
The health, safety and well-being of all our staff and young people is our absolute priority. We have put lots of measures in place to lessen the risk of spread and review these frequently in line with the latest guidance.
The school has carried out home learning methods on our well established learning platform to ensure that those students who have been sent home are able to continue their learning by using all resources available, and to support parents and pupils during this time.
Please believe that our school is devoted to the safety and well-being of all of our pupils and staff. We follow guidance from Public Health England to ensure that our school communities and those around them are best protected.
We would like to reassure parents and students that we will continue to routinely review our risk assessments and guidance.
If you have any concerns, please click the “Government Advice” link below for additional information. Government Advice
Kind regards,
West Exe School
1. What is Lateral Flow Device used for
A. Distinguishing positive but asymptomatic persons.
B. Testing students’ learning abilities on the Internet.
C. Identifying the spread of Covid-19 in communities.
D. Finding those who hold positive attitudes to Covid-19.
2. How do students continue their learning at home
A. With all the resources online. B. Through the school learning platform.
C. With the help of parents and carvers. D. Under the guidance of Government Advice.
3. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A school website. B. A device instruction.
C. A health magazine. D. An academic article.
B
Dear Children,
As you know, for years I’ve planned to write up the memories. Now that you are grown, I’ve signed up for a memoir writing class. You know what It’s such a struggle!
Sometimes, I wake up in the middle of the night with just the right thought in my mind. Grabbing notepaper and pen, I go in the bathroom and write it down. Great! I don’t want to lose that, and in the morning it may be gone. But I’m having trouble getting back to sleep these days and find myself nodding off in my chair after dinner.
Instead of writing “I remember,” we are encouraged to be creative. The right expression came -during the night. Naturally I jumped up and got it written just the way I wanted. It’s all sort of a torture (拆磨). I’m walking around with dark circles underneath my eyes.
I spend a great deal of time staring out the window, deep in thoughts. I’ve noticed I’m having a little bit of trouble sometimes getting my eyes to focus again. I also carry around a notebook in my purse to seize the thoughts when I’m driving around or at the grocery store. The notebook takes up so much space in my purse!
It’s great to have pictures to illustrate the writings. But in finding just the right ones, I have to search around through all the boxes, and the house is in a mess. in fact, I’m becoming absent-minded, I have to admit. I forgot to turn on the coffee pot the other morning, and yesterday the potatoes burned when I was writing down this great description.
So, my dears, I’ve decided it’s fun to write all the memorable times in my life and to share the happy days of your growing up years. But I think at my age, I need my rest. Enjoy the ones I’ve written because I’ve decided not to write any more memoirs.
Love, Mom
4. What happened to the author after taking part in the memoir writing class
A. Her memoir was soon accomplished.
B. Her sleeping quality was greatly affected.
C. She formed a habit of sleeping after dinner.
D. She became a creative writer after struggle.
5. Why did the author carry around a notebook
A. To help her driving.
B. To communicate with people.
C. To write down her thoughts.
D. To take up the space of her purse.
6. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 5
A. Her memory became poor.
B. She was not good at cooking.
C. She liked drawing pictures.
D. Her house was always in a mess.
7. What is the author’s attitude to her decision of not writing memories
A. Optimistic but confused.
B. Pessimistic but tolerant.
C. Sorrowful and frustrated.
D. Objective and sensible.
C
Shengzhou is home to a wealth of intangible (非物质)cultural heritage items with local characteristics, including Yue Opera.
“Several pairs of birds are seen on a wintersweet (腊梅) tree in front of the study. The magpies chirp, indicating good news for Liang Shanbo.” These are the lyrics of Seeing Off over Eighteen Li, from the Yue Opera masterpiece The Butterfly Lovers, which is based on the folktale of unfortunate lovers Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. Two actresses from a local opera troupe (剧团) were practicing the opera performance on a stage in Shijia’ao village, Anlin town, Shengzhou city.
The Shijia’ao village female opera troupe dates back to the last century. In 1923, the first Yue Opera class made up only of women was established in the village, opening a grand chapter in the development of Yue Opera for the next 100 years.
Many of Shengzhou’s residents can sing Yue Opera. Chen Xiaoliu, a member of the female opera troupe in Shijra’ao, grew up in an environment in which she would frequently hear other people sing these songs. Chen’s fondness for Yue Opera prompted her to join the female opera troupe in Shijia’ao, performing in the village every week. Chen has devoted herself to the graceful art form for decades, and now she has a bigger ambition.
“I hope that more people will fall in love with Yue Opera and that audience all over the world can come to my hometown for the performances that I give.” she said.
Chen’s hopes are becoming a reality. In 2016, the Chinese Yue Opera Lovers website was launched. Currently, 180 full-fledged (成熟的) Yue Opera interest clubs have been set up in and outside China. By organizing learning and exchange activities, these interest clubs have helped Yue Opera reach more young audiences and cultivate many folk opera talents, introducing Yue Opera to places around the country and even the world.
8. What is the purpose of the author by mentioning the lyrics in Paragraph 2
A. To tell the folktale.
B. To raise the readers’ interest.
C. To introduce the topic.
D. To provide the background information.
9. What does the undreamed word “prompted” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Foreed.
B. Drove.
C. Allowed.
D. Forbade.
10. What is Chen Xiaoliu’s bigger ambition
A. Launching a website.
B. Setting up Yue Opera clubs.
C. Popularizing Yue Opera.
D. Devoting herself to Yue Opera.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Shengzhou--the home of Yue Opera
B. Yue Opera--an intangible cultural heritage item.
C. Watch, Yue Operas performed by the female troupe.
D. Sing the Chinese “Romeo and Juliet” in Yue Opera.
D
Some of the most valuable skills that managers look for in employees are often difficult to define: creative problem-solving, empathy (共情), kindness and so on. How can you tell if your employees have these skills Recent research suggests that you might look to the library for solutions.
When it comes to reading, we may be assuming that reading for knowledge is the best reason to pick up a book. Research, however, suggests that reading fiction may provide far more important benefits than nonfiction. Although reading nonfiction might certainly be valuable for collecting knowledge, it does little to develop EQ.
Research also suggests that reading fiction is an effective way to enhance the brain’s ability to keep an open mind while processing information. In a 2013 study, researchers examined something called the need for cognitive closure, or the desire to “reach a quick conclusion in decision-making.” Individuals with a strong need for cognitive closure rely heavily on “early information concept,” meaning they are unwilling to change their minds as new information becomes available. Individuals with a lower need for cognitive closure tend to be more thoughtful, more creative, and more comfortable-all characteristics of high EQ.
University of Toronto researchers discovered that individuals who read fiction demonstrated a lower need for cognitive closure. That result is not surprising given that reading fiction requires us to slow down, take in volumes of information, and then change our minds as we read. There’s no easy answer in fiction; instead, there’s only perspective-taking. As readers, we’ll almost certainly hate some characters but we are forced to experience how they think.
While there is no specific academic data on how fiction reading impacts employees, research on reading shows reading fiction to be one of the best methods for building empathy, critical thinking, and creativity. If we want better thinkers in the business world, we have to build better readers.
12. What can be inferred from the first two paragraphs about reading fiction
A. It helps develop EQ.
B. It helps gain valuable skills at work.
C. It helps collect knowledge.
D. It helps find solutions to employment.
13. How does the writer explain the impact of cognitive closure on individuals
A. By giving examples.
B. By describing the research process.
C. By making comparison.
D. By analyzing the research statistics.
14. What does the discovery of University of Toronto researchers suggest
A. Reading fiction only requires perspective-taking.
B. Readers will hate characters while reading fiction.
C The process of reading fiction helps improving thinking qualities.
D. The strong need for cognitive closure pushes readers to read fiction.
15. What did the author try to convey in the last paragraph
A. Reading fiction improves academic performance.
B. Readers in the business world are urgently needed.
C. Research on the influence of reading should be considered.
D. Reading fiction has further influences on cultivating readers’ mind.
答案：
广东省东莞市2022-2023学年第一学期期末教学质量检查高三英语试题
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。你有没有想过草地保龄球这项伟大的运动是关于什么的，你有没有想尝试一下？本文主要介绍了如何寻找俱乐部、加入俱乐部以及草地保龄球需要什么设备。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Finding a Club部分“A full list of all the clubs who are members of the BLI (Bowling League of Ireland) can be found at htps://irishlawnbowls.ie/bli-club/. (所有属于BLI（爱尔兰保龄球联盟）成员的俱乐部的完整列表可以在网站htps://irishlawnbowls.ie/bli-club/找到。)”可知，可以在网站上找到BLI的所有保龄球俱乐部。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Joining a Club部分“Membership fees, which need to be paid first, vary from club to club depending on if they are a multi-sport club. (需要先支付的会员费因俱乐部而异，这取决于他们是否是一个多运动俱乐部。)”可知，加入保龄球俱乐部，首先应该支付会员费。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一自然段“Have you ever wondered what the great game of Lawn Bowling is all about and have you ever wanted to try it out If yes, then hopefully this page will tell you all you want to know. (你有没有想过草地保龄球这项伟大的运动是关于什么的，你有没有想尝试一下？如果是的话，那么希望这一页能告诉你想知道的一切。)”以及第二段“To check a suitable time to visit, you can contact the club secretary whose details you will get on the above online pages. (为了确定合适的参观时间，您可以联系俱乐部秘书，其详细信息将在上述网页上获得。)”可知，文本可能来自一个体育网站。故选D。
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. D 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述一名受伤的徒步旅行者被一名火车乘客从窗口发现后获救。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“An injured hiker was rescued earlier this month after a train passenger spotted her from the window.(本月早些时候，一名受伤的徒步旅行者被一名火车乘客从窗口发现后获救。)”和第二段“The rider told the train crew, who then reported it to the train inspector, Henry Smith, who was in a motor car behind them.(这名乘客告诉了列车员，列车员随后向坐在他们后面一辆汽车里的列车员亨利·史密斯报告了这件事。)”可知，火车乘客首先注意到受伤的徒步旅行者。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“She said she’d intended to go on a day hike, but ended up falling 90 feet down a cliff face while trying to take pictures. (她说，她原本打算进行一天的徒步旅行，但在试图拍照时从90英尺高的悬崖上掉了下来。)”可知，女徒步旅行者不小心从悬崖上掉了下来。故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“While they were waiting for the rescue team, Nick and Kylah, an engineer and a fireman on the next train passing by the location, came to help. 327 passengers on the train waited on the track as they crossed the river to examine the woman’s injuries and bring emergency supplies, blankets and a radio for communication. (当他们在等待救援队的时候，尼克和凯拉，一名工程师和一名消防员，在经过这个地点的下一辆火车上，过来帮忙。火车上的327名乘客在铁轨上等待，他们过河检查该女子的伤势，并带上应急用品、毯子和一台无线电通信设备。)”可推断，下一班火车上的人也为救援工作做出了贡献。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Despite a badly broken leg, she struggled to pull herself to the bank of the river to try to flag down trains. She had no emergency supplies with her, or suitable clothing to spend the night outdoors. There had been a cold attack while the woman was trapped in the wilderness. The hiker described spending daylight hours trying to get the attention of passing trains and, at night, would roll herself into a nearby cliff face in an attempt to stay warm. (尽管她的腿严重骨折，她还是挣扎着把自己拉到河岸，试图让火车停下。她身上没有应急用品，也没有适合在户外过夜的衣服。当那个女人被困在荒野时，有一场寒冷袭击。这位徒步旅行者描述说，白天的时候，她会试图引起过往火车的注意，晚上，她会把自己滚到附近的悬崖上，以保持温暖。)”可推断，这位女徒步旅行者适应能力强，并且意志坚强。故选D。
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种新型的大自然疗法，帮助病人通过接近大自然，远离城市的喧嚣，减少压力，从而恢复身体健康。
【8题详解】
词义猜测题。根据文章第二段“According to the International Association of Applied Psychology, lower stress, better moods, better brain activity and even happiness can all be linked to spending time in the great outdoors. (根据国际应用心理学协会的说法，更低的压力，更好的情绪，更好的大脑活动，甚至快乐都可以与花时间在户外有关。)”以及划线单词所在句子的主谓部分“That’s why(这是……的原因)”可知，前一句中所说的减轻压力与在户外有关系，与后一句有因果关系，因为自然疗法对身体有好处，因此很多项目才会建议把自然作为潜在的治疗方法。A.practice练习；B.provide提供；C.suggest建议；D.explore探讨。故选C项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Scientists estimate there are millions of trees on earth. I couldn’t believe that those trees can have a healing(治愈的)effect on people. (科学家估计地球上有数百万棵树。我不敢相信这些树能对人有治疗作用。)”引出话题。第二段“According to World Health Organization, 40 percent of American adults have at least two chronic(慢性病的)diseases, which include high blood pressure, mood disorders, heart problems and diabetes. According to the International Association of Applied Psychology, lower stress, better moods, better brain activity and even happiness can all be linked to spending time in the great outdoors. That’s why there are dozens of programs that prescribe nature as a potential form of healing. Nature is everywhere. (根据世界卫生组织的数据，40%的美国成年人患有至少两种慢性疾病，包括高血压、情绪障碍、心脏问题和糖尿病。根据国际应用心理学协会的说法，更低的压力，更好的情绪，更好的大脑活动，甚至快乐都可以与花时间在户外有关。这就是为什么有几十个项目把自然作为一种潜在的治疗形式。大自然无处不在。)”可知，第二段在第一段的基础上进一步举例论证说明大自然对身体疾病有帮助，因此第二段是提供证据，故选D项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The first one is called attention restoration theory. (第一个是注意力恢复理论。)”以及“The second major theory is called stress reduction theory. (第二个主要理论叫做压力减少理论。)”可知，大自然疗法主要采取方式是减少压力，是人体基本认知恢复。A项“Refresh oneself.(清醒头脑)”符合题意，故选A项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“When I recommended nature for the first time to a patient of mine, he actually just nodded his head and said, “You’re absolutely right. When I spend more time in nature, I feel better.” And so, I think healthcare providers have to get over our own traditional mental views against this new sort of lifestyle, and prescribe something evidence-based, like nature time more often. (当我第一次向我的一位病人推荐大自然时，他实际上只是点了点头，说：‘你说得完全正确。当我花更多的时间在大自然中，我感觉更好。’因此，我认为医疗保健提供者必须克服我们对这种新型生活方式的传统观念，并开出一些基于证据的处方，比如更多地享受自然时光。)”可知，作者在推荐自然疗法的时候，病人并不是非常一开始就接受的，最开始只是“点点头”，而下一句还提到了要克服的问题，说明目前这种疗法大众接受度不高。故选B项。
【答案】12 A 13. A 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一种自动化快速折叠衣服的方法以及折叠机器人的前景。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二自然段“As is reported, machines need clear rules in order to function, and it’s hard for them to figure out what exactly is going on in those messy piles-say, where the sweater stops and where the towel begins. In sum, most robots have not generally been equipped for the task. (据报道，机器需要有明确的规则才能运转，而且它们很难弄清楚那些乱七八糟的堆里到底发生了什么，比如毛衣停在哪里，毛巾从哪里开始。总之，大多数机器人通常还没有装备完成这项任务。)”可知，机器人不善于折叠衣服是因为他们很难服从明确的人类命令。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四自然段“That process can involve a number of defined movements including dragging, moving and “pick-and-place”. (该过程可能涉及许多定义的移动，包括拖动、移动和“拾取和放置”。)”可知，SpeedFolding可以执行更精细的动作。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“For another, researchers say there’s more they want to explore, including methods with which the robot can learn to work on a novel piece of clothing when given a few demonstrations. But there’s always hope that folding in the future will get even neater. (另一方面，研究人员表示，他们还想探索更多的方法，包括机器人在进行几次演示后可以学习如何处理一件新衣服的方法。但人们总是希望未来的折叠会变得更整洁。)”可知，作者认为SpeedFolding有一个充满希望的未来。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二自然段“But an international group of researchers say their new method could change that, or at least speed up the process. (但一个国际研究小组表示，他们的新方法可以改变这一情况，或者至少可以加快这一进程。)”以及最后一段“For another, researchers say there’s more they want to explore, including methods with which the robot can learn to work on a novel piece of clothing when given a few demonstrations. (另一方面，研究人员表示，他们还想探索更多的方法，包括机器人在进行几次演示后可以学习如何处理一件新衣服的方法。)”可知，本文主要介绍了一种自动化快速折叠衣服的方法以及折叠机器人的前景。故D项“The Research on the Folding Robot is On (折叠机器人的研究进展)”最能概括文章主旨。故选D。
广东省潮州市2022-2023学年高三上学期期末教学质量检测卷英语试题
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是四个间隔年项目的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Visitoz部分的“For young Americans this is a huge chance to get away from home and stand on their own two feet to make their own decisions.(对于美国的年轻人来说，这是一个巨大的机会，他们可以离开家，独立自主地做决定。)”和“Phone: 4168-6106(电话：4168-6106)”可知，如果你想学会独立，你应该拨4168-6106，故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Experiment in International Living部分的“It provides summer abroad programs for high school students who want to connect deeply and engage meaningfully with the richness of another country. Programs are designed to equip participants not only with essential cultural skills and, in many cases, language skills, but also with a deeper awareness of and sensitivity to critical global issues shaping the diverse communities and regions we visit.(它为那些想要与另一个国家的丰富性进行深入联系和有意义地接触的高中生提供暑期海外项目。课程的目的是使学员不仅具备基本的文化技能，在许多情况下，还具备语言技能，而且对影响我们访问的不同社区和地区的关键全球问题有更深刻的认识和敏感性。)”可知，最吸引对不同文化感兴趣的学生的是The Experiment in International Living，故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The International School for Earth Studies部分的“The programs encourage students to explore the seeds of greatness, with a view to developing tomorrow’s environmentally sensitive spokespersons and leaders. The principle goal is to help students develop responsibility inspired through appreciation and love for natural places and the greater environment.(该项目鼓励学生探索伟大的种子，以培养未来的环境敏感代言人和领导者。主要目标是帮助学生通过欣赏和热爱自然场所和更大的环境来培养责任感。)”和Expedition Education Institute部分的“Do you want to be an ecological leader, to become deeply rooted in the natural world and in your own power to make changes and create a better world (你想成为一名生态领袖吗？想深深扎根于自然世界，用自己的力量去改变和创造一个更美好的世界吗？)”可知，最后两个项目的共同之处是它们的目标是使学生成为有影响力的人。故选B。
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是11岁的Tanishq Abraham从大学毕业，获得了三个不同的学位，这成为了新闻热点，文章讲述了这个学生的学习经历，取得的成绩和他的理想。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段的“Last week’s graduation ceremony was attended by Tanishq’s parents(塔尼奇的父母参加了上周的毕业典礼)”和“He wore a rainbow colored scarf that his grandmother had made specially for the occasion.(他戴了一条彩虹色的围巾，这是他祖母为这个场合特别做的。)”可知，从第二段可以推断出Tanishq在毕业典礼上戴了一条特制的围巾。故选C。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段的“Tanishq said that he wasn’t frightened by the fact that his classmates were all twice his age, especially because he was well-received.(Tanishq说，他的同学年龄都是他的两倍，他并不害怕，尤其是因为他很受欢迎。)”可知，Tanishq说他不害怕成为学校里最小的孩子，是因为他在学校很受欢迎。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“I want to become a doctor(我想成为一名医生)”和“But I also want to become a medical researcher, and also the president